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Ingham pins down one goal and prepares for the next BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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Walker Ingham is shown proudly displaying his “100th Win” banner with his wrestling coach, Mike Kelly.
If victory is the goal, then it takes determination to get you there. An Amery High School junior, Walker Ingham, has proven he most certainly has that determination as he sped towards a wrestling accomplishment and grabbed it. Every sport has its standard of excellence. 1,000 career points in basketball, 100 points in hockey and winning 100 matches in wrestling. Ingham wasn’t going to wait around; he sought out the 100-match club and clenched it during his eleventh-grade year. His 100th high school career win took place at the New Richmond Invite January 11. It is a benchmark of success, hard work and commitment. You might be wondering what is the next goal on Ingham’s radar? “State,” he said without hesitation. Ingham would have to think back pretty far to try to remember a time when
Isakson gives State of the City address BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
wrestling wasn’t a part of his life as he said it was probably around pre-school when he started. “I like to see the work I put into something pay off. It’s probably what I enjoy most about wrestling,” he said. His routine for success consists of running a few laps around the gym and stretching out. He gets focused and prepares to leave it all on the mat. Ingham said, “My freshman year I had an overtime win against Ellsworth at a home match, that was a big one, it felt pretty good.” He explained it is common to wrestle the same people throughout your career, as they tend to be in the same weight classes. He said there are always certain people that you get just a little more satisfaction from winning against. “Team wise, I think Ellsworth is for sure Amery’s biggest competition,” said Ingham. He doesn’t think it is necessarily a rivalry, but he said, “They are the ones to
A large crowd gathered for the January meeting of the Amery Community Club, where the guest speaker was Mayor Paul Isakson. Isakson presented a “State of the City” address, giving updates on matters within Amery. Isakson brought out his “To-Do” list from the previous year to relay the accomplishments that have been made over the past 12 months. Isakson The first item on his list was TIFF extensions. “We extend TIFF number five for one year to collect $180,000 in additional TIFF money,” he said. He said during January 2019 the city conducted a survey for a Block Grant. The results showed Amery to be 53.1 percent LMI (low to moderate income). “That being said, we applied for a one million dollar grant and received a one
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Amery Lions honor Osero family BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The Amery Lions honored a family, who has built a foundation largely made of generosity and community contribution. Led by their matriarch, Norm, the Osero family gathered for the presentation of the Melvin Jones Award, a high honor, on January 13. Dave Nelson, President of the Amery Lions said, “The Osero
family has been extremely involved in our Lions Club. Several members of the family have been presented individual Melvin Jones Awards.” He explained that Norm suggested the $1000.00 that is usually given out to recipients of the award, might be a nice donation to the Camp Wapogasset Bible Camp. Nelson replied, “As long as it is in the Osero family’s honor, we will do that.” He said the check presentation done that day to the
camp would be for $1,500.00. A portion of that money, $1000.00 is to go towards their Gather campaign and the other $500.00 can be used as they see fit. Norm Osero said it was a real honor and they are very humbled to receive the honor. “I really want to thank my wife who supported me in a lot of endeavors. Thank you to Marilyn,” he said.
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L-R: David, Norm and Steve Osero are shown before the presentation of the Melvin Jones Award to their family.
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