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BEST OF THE AMERY AREA

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We were floored at the number of people who participated in our 2nd Reader’s Choice Best of the Amery Area contest!

We received 1,903 nominations for the contest ballot and 42,043 votes for the actual contest.

We are grateful for the support of the readers who embraced the contest and look forward to a bigger and better contest in 2022.

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THANK YOU CHOOSING US AS BOTH BEST FLORIST AND BEST FUNERAL HOME We take great pride in serving Amery and all the surrounding communities with professional and dignified funeral and cremation services. We are a full service funeral and cremation provider and strongly believe that every life lived is a life that should be celebrated and commemorated.

We were excited to welcome Nicole Geisen to our team in February 2021.

Keeping with the tradition of the beginnings of the Williamson-White Funeral Home in 1888, we continue to be a family owned business and our entire family are involved with the operations of the funeral home.

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We are very proud that Stems From the Heart has been named the “Best Florist” in the area. This would not be possible without the incredible staff, our manager, Mary Potting and our very talented designers, Dodie Glunz and Rachel Humpal. We offer the freshest flowers and plants, and can custom design for any occasion and budget. We also carry gifts including Woodwick candles, wind chimes and other outdoor and garden items that can be creatively incorporated with any arrangement.

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Known Pricing Planning your funeral in advance provides a guideline for costs for you and your family, with some items locked-in at today’s prices.

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Convenience Generally, once you have preplanned your funeral, your family will only need to make one phone call to set the process in motion.

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Pay Over Time Preplanning and pre-funding your funeral with Pekin Insurance can allow you to make convenient periodic payments.

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No Guessing Games Your loved ones won’t have to guess at what you wanted for your funeral. They’ll know. And that takes the burden off of everyone.

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Williamson-White Funeral Home 222 Harriman Avenue N • Amery, WI 54001 (715) 268-7111 • williamsonwhite.com We will be happy to meet with you at your home or at the funeral home to start planning. Email or call with any questions or to make an appointment.

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BEST OUTDOOR EVENT

Music on the River 2021

BEST CELEBRATION/FESTIVAL

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Amery Fall Festival

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Amery Fall Festival Amery, WI

The Mix Up

Amery Farmers’ Market Amery, WI

FINALISTS: Music on the River Amery, WI

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County Line Band

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The Dweebs

BEST LOCAL FINE ARTIST

Paul Oman

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1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com

Ali Kuhl

Chris Kroeze FINALISTS: Jason Sargent

TAC Two Bar and Grill 105 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8222 tactwobarandgrill.com

BEST BBQ RIBS

UW Wanderoos

Thank you for loving our appetizers and wapo poppers as much as we do! We can’t wait to introduce the new items to you this fall!

BEST LOCAL SINGER/VOCALIST

Relan Grove

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FINALISTS: Dudgeon Potters

BEST APPETIZER

Garibaldi’s 337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9801, garibaldismexican.com

Thank you for voting us the best bar in Amery! Our team of people and customers are like no other - and that’s what makes it great!

We can’t say thank you to our team or customers enough .

UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9217, uwwanderoos.com

The Mix Up

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1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com

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BEST LOCAL BAND/MUSICIAN

Chris Kroeze

BEST BAR

Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010 villagepizzeriaofamery.com

1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com Our combination of spices, hickory smoke, tangy BBQ sauce & gentle cooking process makes our juicy tender ribs unique only to UW Wanderoos Bar & Grill. Served Wednesday & Friday evenings.

FINALISTS: Westside Cafe 955 US Hwy 63, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-3344 westside-cafe.business.site

Laurel Supper Club 1905 WI-64, New Richmond, WI (715) 246-5121

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to you Amery Hospital & Clinic has been named “Best Healthcare Facility” for the Best of Amery Area 2021 Readers’ Choice Award. Our team members were also honored with “Best Doctor” and “Best Nurse”. Thanks to our amazing teams and our patients who trust us with their care.

Dr. Kelsey would like to thank the wonderful people for voting! She’s enjoyed making people feel great the past 11 years, and she can’t wait to continue providing relief for many more!

Dr. Cory Gosso, DC Dr. Jennifer Waidelich, DC Dr. Kelsey Faschingbauer, DC

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BEST BEER SELECTION

Amery Ale Works

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

588 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5226, ameryaleworks.com

FINALISTS: 7 Brothers Bar and Grill 107 Prentice St S, Clayton, WI (715) 948-7777 7brothersbarandgrill.com

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BEST CHEESE CURDS

Caribou Coffee 1050 River Place Mall, Amery, WI (715) 268-7513 cariboucoffee.com

232 N Wallace St, Ellsworth, WI (715) 273-4311 ellsworthcheese.com

The Mix Up 1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com

Thanks to everyone who voted us best coffee!

FINALISTS: Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

BEST BLOODY MARY

UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

The Mix Up 2021

1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

BEST CHICKEN

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FINALISTS: The Mix Up 1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com Amery Ale Works 588 115th St, Amery, WI (715) 268-5226 ameryaleworks.com

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UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

BEST BREAKFAST

BEST CHURCH MEAL

1272 44th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9409, nuicparish.org/littlefalls

Amery Family Restaurant

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418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100

FINALISTS: Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI (715) 268-6800 purensimplefood.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 1050 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7717 stjosephamery.org

BEST DELI

Dick’s Fresh Market 1050 River Place Mall, Amery, WI (715) 268-7513 dicksfreshmarket.com We appreciate you voting for us for best Deli! We’re so grateful to our community.

Little Falls Lutheran Church

Westside Cafe 955 US Hwy 63, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-3344 westside-cafe.business.site

Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-3470 elliesicecream.com

855 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2005, kwiktrip.com

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! We put a lot of time into designing our bloodies and our loaded bloodies! Thank you for voting it the best! If you haven’t tried one you definitely should!

The Alibi 109 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8928

BEST CUP OF COFFEE

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda St, Amery, WI (715) 268-7290 oslcamery.org

FINALISTS: Nilssen’s Market 265 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-2513 nilssensfoods.com Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods

867 US-8, Amery, WI (715) 268-6800 purensimplefood.com

VOTED BEST GREENHOUSE/NURSERY AND BEST GARDENER IN THE AMERY AREA!

THE BEST OF "US", IS BECAUSE OF THE BEST OF "YOU" Thank you for supporting Small Town Businesses! WE have beautified Northwest Wisconsin!

Your hard work and desire has produced a lifetime of enjoyment!

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Bergmann’s Greenhouses Hwy. 63 South • Clayton, Wis. • 715-948-2921 Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-6pm, Sat. 8:30am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm

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BEST FAST FOOD

Jimmy John’s

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BEST FRENCH FRIES

McDonald’s

Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee

924 Elden Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5555, jimmyjohns.com

100 Power St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6700, mcdonalds.com

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Kwik Trip 855 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-2005 kwiktrip.com

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Dairy Queen 221 S, Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-2117 dairyqueen.com

Village Pizzeria of Amery 105 Keller Ave N, Amery, 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7010 villagepizzeriaofamery.com

BEST FIRST DATE RESTAURANT

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Amery Ale Works FINALISTS: Laurel Supper Club Village Pizzeria of Amery 1905 WI-64, New Richmond, WI 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 246-5121 (715) 268-7010 villagepizzeriaofamery.com

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Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100

FINALISTS: Amery Dairy Queen 221 S, Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-2117 dairyqueen.com

1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com Thank you for helping us carry on the tradition of the best burgers started years ago by the Friese family when it was Home Base! We love that you love them! Thank you!

UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

Hand dipped Cedar Crest ice cream is what makes Ellie’s cones THE BEST in town! There are 16 flavors of ice cream to choose from as well as cake cones, sugar cones and FRESH BAKED waffle cones.

BEST HAMBURGER

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BEST FISH FRY

204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-3470 elliesicecream.com

The Mix Up

588 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5226, ameryaleworks.com

BEST ICE CREAM CONE

TAC TWO Bar and Grill 105 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8222 tactwobarandgrill.com

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Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI (715) 268-6800 purensimplefood.com

BEST LUNCH

Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com

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Our Friday fish fry & Saturday evening walleye dinner comes in generous portions, grilled or deep fried in our light crispy inhouse batter. All dinners served with choice of potato, dinner roll & coleslaw.

BEST HAPPY HOUR

The Mix Up 1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com We loved being your place you come every day to enjoy our drink specials. Thank you!

FINALISTS: Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club 796 100th St, Amery, WI (715) 268-8774 shoreviewsupperclub. weebly.com

Garibaldi’s 337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-9801 garibaldismexican.com

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

FINALISTS: TAC TWO Bar and Grill 105 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8222 tactwobarandgrill.com

Alibi Bar 109 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8928

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

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Safety, training, and acknowledging the hard work of our team members has been a top priority for us this year. All of our team members are eligible for incenƟves, prizes, bonuses, and the utmost appreciaƟon for their day-to-day eīorts.

Full Ɵme new hires are oīered a compeƟƟve starƟng rate, world class beneĮts, and a newly implemented Rewards & RecogniƟon Program to parƟcipate in.

Bittersweet Homestead

If you’re interested, please go to hƩps://indeedhi.re/3jVkhEV or apply in person at 250 Griĸn Street East, Amery, WI. 54001.

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Aspire like a Warrior. Train like a Warrior.

Lead like a Warrior.

320 Keller Ave South | Amery WI 54001 Deb Leier – owner

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BEST OUTDOOR DINING/PATIO

The Mix Up

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BEST PIZZA

Pizza Man

BEST SOUP

Village Pizzeria of Amery

1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com

125 Birch St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-5100 facebook.com/amerypizzaman/

325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com

Thank you so much for spending your time at our “Bin There Bar” and voting it best of!

We couldn’t be more thrilled!

Especially Liz’s dad, Fran,k who designed and built it and our entire team and musicians who work it! This means the world to so many people. Thank you!

FINALISTS:

Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100 facebook.com/ homestylecookin

Sawmill Pizza & Brew Shed 805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI facebook.com/ sawmillpizzabrewshed

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Amery Ale Works 588 115th St, Amery, WI (715) 268-5226 ameryaleworks.com

BEST PIE

Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7010 villagepizzeriaofamery.com

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BEST RESTAURANT

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

BEST STEAK DINNER

Laurel Supper Club

Laurel Supper Club

1905 WI-64, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-5121

1905 WI-64, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-5121

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FINALISTS: Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

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Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100 facebook.com/ homestylecookin

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

Indianhead Supper Club 107 Indianhead Shores Dr Balsam Lake, WI (715) 485-3359 indianheadsupperclub.com

St. Croix Casino - Turtle Lake 777 US-8, Turtle Lake, WI (833) 810-0232 stcroix-casinos.com

Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100, facebook.com/homestylecookin

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BEST SALAD

Village Pizzeria Of Amery

FINALISTS: Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI (715) 268-6800 purensimplefood.com

Deronda Lutheran Church 1239 65th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-2098 nuicparish.org/deronda

BEST SUB/SANDWICH

Jimmy John’s

325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com

924 Elden Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5555, jimmyjohns.com

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Subway 309 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-9966 subway.com

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

FINALISTS:

Waterside Bar and Grill 1342 Lone Pine Ln, Amery, WI (715) 268-5005 watersidebargrill.business. site

Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI (715) 268-6800 purensimplefood.com

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CHET JOHNSON DRUG WINNER - Best Pharmacist (Matt Johnson) FINALIST - Best Place to Work, Best Customer Service, Best Website

Pharmacy & Gift Shop

Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-1pm

In The Heart of Downtown Amery 715-268-8121 | Toll Free 888-539-9210

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ELLIE’S ICE CREAM & COFFEE WINNER - Best Ice Cream FINALIST - Best Cup of Coffee Thank you so much for voting!

Specializing in Old Fashioned Ice Cream Treats & Fresh Ground Espresso Drinks

Open Daily

In the Heart of Downtown Amery Next to Chet’s 715-268-3470 www.elliesicecream.com

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BEST TACOS

Garibaldi’s

Dancing Dragonfly Winery

337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9801, garibaldismexican.com

2013 120th Ave, St Croix Falls, WI, (715) 483-9463, dancingdragonflywinery.com

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UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

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The Mix Up 1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com

BEST TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

China Garden

940 Elden Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2900, amerychinagarden.com

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Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7010 villagepizzeriaofamery.com

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BEST WINE SELECTION

Garibaldi’s 337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-9801 garibaldismexican.com

Amery Ale Works 588 115th St, Amery, WI (715) 268-5226 ameryaleworks.com

Kelsey Faschingbauer – Amery Chiropractic

Amery Express 210 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-5872 facebook.com/ameryexpress

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408 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-9146 amerychiropractic.com

AMERY Dr. Kelsey would like to thank CHIROPRACTIC the wonderful people for voting!

She’s enjoyed making people feel great the past 11 years, and she can’t wait to continue providing relief for many more!

Northern Roots Family Spinal Care, LLC 470 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI (715) 303-7121 clearlakeuppercervical.com

Golden Age Manor

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220 Scholl St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7107, goldenagemanor.com

BEST WALLEYE DINNER

Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club

796 100th St, Amery, WI (715) 268-8774 shoreviewsupperclub. weebly.com

Thank you for voting us best Walleye Dinner! Be sure to stop in for our Friday Fish Fry! We appreciate your business.

FINALISTS:

UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery WI (715) 268-4500 farmtablefoundation.org

Riverbend Assisted Living 475 Golfview Ln, Amery, WI (715) 268-9949 riverbend-seniorliving.com

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Cory Gosso - Amery Chiropractic 408 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-9146 amerychiropractic.com

BEST DENTIST

Tom VanSomeren - Dental Arts

FINALISTS: 2021

404 Wisconsin Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-7177 amerydental.com At Dental Arts, we strive to provide comprehensive dental care in a relaxing FAMILY DENTISTRY environment. Our team works with other dental and medical professionals to ensure that your treatment will benefit your overall health. Our dentists and hygienists participate in continuing dental education programs, which allows us to provide up-to-date care. Our primary focus is preventive care but we also offer a full range of restorative and cosmetic services.

FINALISTS: Amery Ott - Dental Arts 404 Wisconsin Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-7177 amerydental.com

Thank you for voƟng us Best DenƟst of the Amery Area!

Heather Marks - River Place Dental 1030 Riverplace Dr, Amery, WI (715) 268-2103 river-place-dental.com

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404 Wisconsin Avenue | Amery, WI 54001

715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com

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BEST ASSISTED LIVING/ SENIOR CARE FACILITY

Amery Memory Care 215 Birch St W, Amery, WI (715) 268-4800 amerymemorycare.com

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

David P. Doroī, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. OƩ, D.D.S. Oĸce Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

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Dr. Charlotte Rutkowski Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 healthpartners.com/care/ hospitals/amery Amery Hospital & Clinic is humbled by all the ‘Best of’ awards and grateful to be a part of the Amery and surrounding communities.

We’ve provided care since 1956 because of continued support from community members, patients and visitors. At the heart of the medical center is the medical staff, employees and volunteers.

They are the heartbeat of the organization. Their compassion and dedication never fails, so congratulations to Dr. Rutkowski and all our medical staff, employees and volunteers.

FINALISTS: Dr. Jennifer Rader - Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000

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BEST DOCTOR

Dr. Debra Strodthoff - Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000

BEST EYE DOCTOR

Amery Hospital & Clinic

Marj Rowan 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 healthpartners.com/care/ hospitals/amery

Amery Hospital & Clinic is humbled by all the ‘Best of’ awards and grateful to be a part of the Amery and surrounding communities. We’ve provided care since 1956 because of continued support from community members, patients and visitors. At the heart of the medical center is the medical staff, employees and volunteers.

They are the heartbeat of the organization. Their compassion and dedication never fails, so congratulations to Dr. Rutkowski and all our medical staff, employees and volunteers.

Amery Hospital & Clinic is humbled by all the ‘Best of’ awards and grateful to be a part of the Amery and surrounding communities. We’ve provided care since 1956 because of continued support from community members, patients and visitors. At the heart of the medical center is the medical staff, employees and volunteers.

They are the heartbeat of the organization. Their compassion and dedication never fails, so congratulations to Dr. Rutkowski and all our medical staff, employees and volunteers.

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St. Croix Regional Medical Center 235 E State St, St Croix Falls, WI (715) 483-3261 scrmc.org

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120 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-9010 satterlundeyeclinic.com

Westfields Hospital 535 Hospital Rd, New Richmond, WI (715) 243-2600 westfieldshospital.com

Therese Doroff - Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 healthpartners.com/care/ hospitals/amery

Mary Doll - Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 healthpartners.com/care/ hospitals/amery

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

Toni Barr

Dr. Satterlund is the founding Optometrist of Family Eye Clinic. He was born and raised in Amery, WI and graduated from Amery High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, where he graduated with honors. Dr. Satterlund graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1986. While at ICO, he was selected for Who’s Who in Optometry and was class president four consecutive years.

FINALISTS: Taunya Gosso-Brown

Associated Eye Care (Amery Hospital & Clinic) 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 associatedeyecare.com/eyecenter/amery

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Michelle Alvermann

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Matt Johnson - Chet Johnson Drug 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com

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Clear Lake Physical Therapy & Rehab 417 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-4103 930 Elden Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5103 clearlakept.net

We are honored to be named the Best Manufacturer in the area by the readers of the Amery Free Press and proud that so many of our great team members call this community home. Cardinal LG strives to make positive impact not only in the lives of our team members but also within the community that has been so supportive of our growth over the last twenty-seven years.

Thank you for recognizing our efforts and we will continue to strive to be a “world class” member of this great community.

Tony Gould - Amery Fitness Center 220 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI healthpartners.com/care/ find/location/primary-careclinics/amery-hospital-andclinic/fitness-center/

We are honored to be named the Best Place to Work in the area by the readers of the Amery Free Press and proud that so many of our great team members call this community home. Cardinal LG strives to make positive impact not only in the lives of our team members but also within the community that has been so supportive of our growth over the last twenty-seven years.

Thank you for recognizing our efforts and we will continue to strive to be a “world class” member of this great community.

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FINALISTS: Nathan Olson - Amery Fitness Center 220 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI healthpartners.com/care/ find/location/primary-careclinics/amery-hospital-andclinic/fitness-center/

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250 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8111 cardinalcorp.com

FINALISTS:

SMC Ltd 9000 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8662 smcltd.com

Kwik Trip 855 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-2005 kwiktrip.com

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BEST PLACE TO WORK, LARGE ( >50 WORKERS)

Cardinal LG

BEST MANUFACTURER

Cardinal LG

Matt has dedicated his life to serving the Amery community and strives to make each patient feel comfortable and cared for.

He is committed to working for YOU, not the insurance or drug companies and is focused on improving your overall health.

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BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED

BEST PLACE TO WORK, SMALL (<50 WORKERS)

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944 40th St, Clayton, WI, (715) 641-2419, themummbarn.com

FINALISTS: Weddings In Echo Valley 805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI (952) 994-6791 weddingsinechovalley.com

DD Kennedy Environmental Area 1459 Kennedy Mill Ave Amery, WI (715) 485-9294

530 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2375, stores.truevalue.com/wi/clear-lake/197/

FINALISTS: Chet Johnson Drug 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com

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DD Kennedy Environmental Area 1459 Kennedy Mill Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 485-9294

FINALISTS: Clear Lake Park 398 7th St NW, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-2157 www.clearlake-wi.gov

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BEST STAINED GLASS

First Lutheran Church 240 W Elm St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7135, flcamery.org

FINALISTS: St. Joseph Catholic Church 1050 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7717 stjosephamery.org

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BEST SCENIC SPOT

Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurchamery.com

BEST WEBSITE (LOCAL)

BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

WESTconsin Credit Union

Amery Free Press 215 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-8101 theameryfreepress.com

1060 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8127, westconsincu.org

Since launching in 2016, AMERY theameryfreepress.com has become the go to spot for news and information. With over 3.35 million total pageviews and growing, the 130 year news mission of the Free Press has a vital new way to let people know and understand what’s going on in the Amery area.

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FINALISTS: Stone Creek Custom Interiors 551 WI-46, Amery, WI (715) 268-4663 stonecreekcustominteriors. com

Chet Johnson Drug 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com

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After all, this is our community too! This is where we live, work, and raise our families.

We’re available whenever you need us—online, over the phone, or at our offices.

FINALISTS: Bremer Bank 102 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-7161 bremer.com

2021

BEST TEACHER

Royal Credit Union (RCU) 2175 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI (800) 341-9911 rcu.org

BEST CAR WASH

Kwik Trip

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BEST AUTO REPAIR

855 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2005, kwiktrip.com/locator/store?id=595

Jim’s Auto Repair

FINALISTS:

762 160th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2917

FINALISTS: Countryside Cooperative Amery Auto & Tire Center 116 Birch St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-9294

Amery Ultra Car Wash (Amery Express) 217 Harriman Ave S, Amery, WI

Clear Lake Car Wash 520 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI

Gary’s Repair 1048 30th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-2450

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BEST CHILDCARE

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Little Beans Childcare

Williamson-White Funeral Home

655 Lakeview Ave, Amery, WI 54001, (763) 516-8204

FINALISTS: Amery School District Clubhouse Childcare 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9771 amerysd.k12.wi.us

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Mariann’s Little Lambs 436 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-4946

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM LOCAL BUSINESS

Clear Lake True Value 530 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2375, stores.truevalue.com/wi/clear-lake/197/

222 Harriman Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7111 williamsonwhite.com

Chet Johnson Drug 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com

Northern Style & Co. 203 Riverside Blvd, Amery, WI (715) 296-0078 www.northernstyleco.com

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

Drik Prindle - CarlsonSV 301 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 954-4995, carlsonsv.com

FINALISTS: Jordan Wold - Bridge Investment Group 115 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7832 bridgewhatmatters.com

1498 Kennedy Mill Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7181

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We take great pride in serving Amery and all the surrounding communities with professional FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES and dignified funeral and cremation services. We are a full service funeral and cremation provider and strongly believe that every life lived is a life that should be celebrated and commemorated. Keeping with the tradition of the beginnings of the Williamson-White Funeral Home in 1888, we continue to be a family owned business and our entire family are involved with the operations of the funeral home.

FINALISTS: Fall Electric Co 427 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-2121

2021

Steven Helling Northwestern Mutual 1191 Northland Dr, Ste 150 Mendota Heights, MN (715) 554-2782 stevenhelling.nm.com

BEST INSURANCE AGENT

Jim Leadholm - Leadholm Insurance

Thank you for your wonderful support and friendship over the years. We’re proud to be of service!

BEST HAIR STYLIST

Kelly Lathrop - The Hair Company & Spa

FINALISTS:

1461 Cernohous Ave, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-4701, hcandspa.net

FINALISTS: Cindy Prellwitz - Northern Style & Co. 203 Riverside Blvd, Amery, WI (715) 296-0078 www.northernstyleco.com

Countryside Plumbing & Heating 321 Wisconsin Dr, New Richmond, WI (715) 246-2660 countrysideph.com

212 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-7188 leadholminsurance.com

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home 342 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2125, clearlakefuneralhome.com

2021

BEST HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY

Joe’s Heating & Air Conditioning

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BEST FUNERAL HOME

Hollie Severson - Amery Hair Studio 115 Memorial Dr, Amery, WI (715) 268-7737

Jacki Marlett - Noah Insurance Group 234 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-6624 noahinsurancegroup.com

Tim Christensen - Noah Insurance Group 234 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-6624 noahinsurancegroup.com

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BEST LAWYER

Brian Byrnes - Byrnes Law Office LLC

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BEST PET GROOMER

Lupine Kennels Boarding & Grooming

Tom Hartmann - Century 21

123 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5000

880 155th St, Amery, WI, (651) 208-5954, lupinekennels.com

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Adam Jarchow - Jarchow Law 360 4th St, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-4200 jarchowlaw.com

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Jason Whitley - Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis 314 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-6130 amerylaw.com

Layla B’s Pet Grooming 109 East Maple St E, Amery, WI (715) 688-9851

2021

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

866 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9363, cahillphotostudio.com

Jim Ellefson - Jim’s Auto Repair

FINALISTS: Joey Monson-Lillie 418 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-2242 joeymonsonlillie.com

762 160th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2917

FINALISTS: Gary Hagen - Gary’s Repair 1048 30th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-2450

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Just Paws 436 1st Ave E, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-3652

Cahill Studios of Photography BEST MECHANIC

BEST REALTOR

Chyanne Lynn Studios Amery, WI (715) 607-1313 chyannelynnstudios.com

Jeff Kuhn - Kuhn’s Auto Services 420 45th Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-4010

304 N, Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 263-3652 tomhartmannrealestate.com I have thoroughly enjoyed representing my real estate clients in northwestern Wisconsin for over 10 years.

Using my construction background while viewing properties has given my clients a great advantage when determining home values and potential visions for property expansions. I am committed to making my clients real estate transactions as enjoyable as possible and I look forward to many more years of doing the same. Thank you kindly for your business.

FINALISTS: Alison Blanchard - Compass Realty Group 360 4th St, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-3769 compassrealtywi.com

Lisa Novak - Property Executives Realty 125 2nd St Ste C, Hudson, WI (715) 554-2270 propertyexecutivesrealty. com

BEST PAINT STORE

Clear Lake True Value 530 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2375, stores.truevalue.com/wi/clear-lake/197/

FINALISTS: Amery Farm & Home Hardware 1080 River Place Mall, Amery, WI (715) 268-7170

Menards 1285 208th St, St Croix Falls, WI (715) 483-5000 menards.com

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BEST RETIREMENT/INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY

Evergreen Village Congregate 611 Harriman Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-6640 ameryhousingauthority.org/ evergreen-village

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Ridgeview Apartments LLC 390 5th St NW #3643, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-4356 ridgeviewseniorapartments. com

BEST SERVER

Mandy Selle - Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com

FINALISTS: Ashlee Lee, Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-2100

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Heather Thompson, UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com

BEST TATTOO ARTIST

Darren Hose - Crimson Heart Designs Tattoo Studio 162 13 1/2 - 14th Ave, Turtle Lake, WI, (715) 986-4192, crimsonheartdesigns.com

FINALISTS: Michelle Nordeen - Crimson Heart Designs Tattoo Studio 162 13 1/2 - 14th Ave, Turtle Lake, WI (715) 986-4192 crimsonheartdesigns.com

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Amery Meat Market 116 Central St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7515, amerymeatmarket.com

Tony Kofakis - Crimson Heart Designs Tattoo Studio 162 13 1/2 - 14th Ave, Turtle Lake, WI (715) 986-4192 crimsonheartdesigns.com

Nilssen’s Market 265 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-2513 nilssensfoods.com

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Auto Experts Inc. FINALISTS: Amery Chevrolet 1101 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-7676 amerychevrolet.com

BEST VETERINARIAN

Nancy Engel DVM - Clear Lake Veterinary Service

Swank’s Meats 1980 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI (715) 483-3386 swanksmeats.com

Stems From the Heart 1062 Riverplace Dr, Amery, WI (715) 268-9000, stemsfromtheheart.com We are very proud that Stems From the Heart has been named the “Best Florist” in the area.

This would not be possible FLORAL & GIFTS without the incredible staff, our manager, Mary Potting and our very talented designers, Dodie Glunz and Rachel Humpal. We offer the freshest flowers and plants, and can custom design for any occasion and budget. We also carry gifts including Woodwick candles, wind chimes and other outdoor and garden items that can be creatively incorporated with any arrangement.

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BEST GIFT SHOP

845 WI-46, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5600, phyllbeasofamery.com

FINALISTS: ACME JUNK Co. 201 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-5865 facebook.com/acmejunkco

Ruby Mae’s Treasures 111 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-4090 facebook.com/ rubymaestreasures

The gift store is full of new and creative items, along with our floral department available for pick ups or deliveries. Your one-stop gardening shop!

FINALISTS: Wayne & Carol Knopic on Arlington Street in Amery

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BEST GOLF HOLE

Amery Golf Club 601 Deronda St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7213, amerygolfclub.com

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BEST GYM

Sunshine Community Fitness Center

Bittersweet Homestead Boutique 320 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (651) 231-3442 bittersweethomestead.net

571 WI-46, Amery, WI and 560 5th St, Clear Lake, WI, (888) 7221968, sunshinecommunityfitnesscenter.com

Thank you for voting us best Gift Shop in Amery! Your continued support is truly valued, stop in this season and check out our new inventory!

The Fitness Center - Amery Hospital & Clinic 220 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-1008 amerymedicalcenter.org/locations/fitness_center

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Outside-In Gifts 100 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9263

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Proverbs 31 Boutique LLC 1074 Riverplace Dr, Amery, WI (715) 808-2021 proverbs31boutique.com

1459 Kennedy Mill Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 485-9294

FINALISTS: Garfield Town Park 776 130th St, Amery, WI

North Park Amery, WI

BEST GREENHOUSE/NURSERY 2021

Bergmann’s Greenhouses Amery, WI

FINALISTS: Clear Lake Warriors Clear Lake, WI

Stop by Bergmann’s Greenhouses for a nice selection of trees, shrubs and perennials for the fall. In the spring, see our beautiful annuals!

Dragonfly Gardens 491 WI-46, Amery, WI (715) 268-7660 dragonflygardens.net

BEST LOCAL SPORTS TEAM

Amery Warriors

902 W Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI (715) 948-2921 facebook.com/ bergmannsgreenhouses

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BEST LOCAL PARK

DD Kennedy Environmental Area

FINALISTS:

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Phyll Bea’s of Amery

Stop by Bergmann’s Greenhouses for a nice selection of trees, shrubs and perennials for the fall. In the spring, see our beautiful annuals!

Clear Lake Golf Club 100 Golf Dr, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2500, golf.gotoclearlake.com

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BEST ANTIQUE SHOP

902 W Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI (715) 948-2921 facebook.com/ bergmannsgreenhouses

FINALISTS:

345 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3003, clearlakevet.com

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Jenny Bergmann, Bergmann’s Greenhouses

Bergmann’s Greenhouses 902 W Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI, (715) 948-2921, facebook.com/bergmannsgreenhouses

The gift store is full of new and creative items, along with our floral department available for pick ups or deliveries. Your one-stop gardening shop!

Jill Armstrong, Northwest Clayton Veterinary Care Wisconsin Veterinary Service 123 US Hwy 63, Clayton, WI (715) 948-2971 949 WI-46, Amery, WI (715) 268-6226 northwestwisconsinveterinary. com

BEST GARDENER

FINALISTS:

540 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3067, autoandtireexperts.com

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BEST FLORIST

BEST TIRE SHOP

Countryside Cooperative Amery Auto & Tire Center 116 Birch St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-9294

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Riverbend Assisted Living 475 Golfview Ln, Amery, WI (715) 268-9949 riverbend-seniorliving.com

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Lupine Gardens LLC 880 155th St, Amery, WI (715) 222-6669 lupinegardens.com

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BEST LIQUOR STORE

Amery Discount Liquor 1020 Riverplace Dr, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9944

FINALISTS: Amery Express/Hometown Liquor 101B Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7408

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Anniversary gathering at the Mumm Barn “Raising a family in a small community we must rely on our neighbors and friends who volunteer to be part of our Rescue system. I wanted to say, ‘Thank you’ to these volunteers,” said Rebecca Mumm when speaking of an upcoming 9/11 event at her family’s business, the Mumm Barn.

Saturday, September 11, 2021, is the Mumm Barn’s Second Annual Harvest in the Barn. This year, in honor of 9/11, the Clayton Fire Dept will be on site with a few trucks and their smoke house.

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The ways it affected the world and one of the little towns in it

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The September 11, 2001 attacks immediately made changes to the world, leaving an impact the people in it, including the 2,848 who made up the city of Amery. Although two decades have passed, there are still lingering effects of the devastating terrorist attacks, which have not dissipated.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created 11 days after the attacks.

The DHS oversees national strategy and national security. It was created to protect the country against another wide-scale terrorist attack and by 2002, the office achieved Cab-

inet-level department status because of the Homeland Security Act passed by Congress.

This department is responsible for anti-terrorism tasks, as well as national security and disaster prevention. It has grown exponentially since its creation, becoming the third-largest federal cabinet department.

Just prior to the September 11 attacks, meetings were taking place at Polk County’s Government Center between county employees, then Emergency Management Coordinator, Richard Fabrinni and then Sheriff, Ann Hrychuck.

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There was a period of time in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, when many students whom educators taught about the attacks, had seen with their own eyes the towers burning. It is hard to believe, but no current students were alive when the devastation of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to took place.

They didn’t witness two planes crashing into and SEE SCHOOLS, PAGE 2

Homeland Security Act passed by Congress.

This department is responsible for anti-terrorism tasks, as well as national security and disaster prevention. It has grown exponentially since its creation, becoming the third-largest federal cabinet department.

Just prior to the September 11 attacks

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Teaching younger generation about attacks

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Anniversary gathering at the Mumm Barn

There was a period of time in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, when many students whom educators taught about the attacks, had seen with their own eyes the towers burning. It is hard to believe, but no current students were alive when the devastation of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to took place.

They didn’t witness two planes crashing into and

“Raising a family in a small community we must rely on our neighbors and friends who volunteer to be part of our Rescue system. I wanted to say, ‘Thank you’ to these volunteers,” said Rebecca Mumm when speaking of an upcoming 9/11 event at her family’s business, the Mumm Barn.

Saturday, September 11, 2021, is the Mumm Barn’s Second Annual Harvest in the Barn. This year, in honor of 9/11, the Clayton Fire Dept will be on site with a few trucks and their smoke house.

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

APRIL ZIEMER | AMERYFREEPRESS

SEE SCHOOLS, PAGE 2

Emergency service providers march in front of veterans and students in 2018.

SEE ANNIVERSARY, PAGE 28

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