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Evers prohibits gatherings of 50 or More
President Trump declared a national emergency. The prevention of the spread of COVID-19 is an
Govenor Tony Evers directed Monday the Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 50 people or more statewide to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A copy of Secretary-designee Palm’s order can be found here. This order is effective on Tues., March 17, 2020 Tony Evers at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in Wisconsin effect for the duraGovernor tion of the public health emergency declared by Executive Order #72 or until a superseding order is issued. This order includes any gatherings at locations such as public or private schools, theaters, museums, stadiums, conference rooms, meeting halls, taverns, health and fitness centers, and places of worship. Critical infrastructure and services such as grocery stores, food pantries, childcare centers, pharmacies, and hospitals are
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The 2019-20 undefeated Clear Lake Warrior girls basketball team are allowed time for a quick photo in the Resch Center before leaving the cancelled State Basketball tournament. Front row (seniors) L-R: Kaylee Madison, Jassmyn Warner, Rayne Vangsness, Maggie Rosen, Lily Hacker, Madison Zimmer and Julianna Rosen. Back Row L-R: Mgr. Alissa Burbach, Coach Brad Cress, Mgr. Kami Cress, Kelli Niles, Julia McIntire, Liz Rosen, Maddy Rosen, Teagan Monson, Kierra Pickard, Brooke Cress, Emily Roessler, Mrg. Lilly Avery, Coach Ryan Blanchard and Coach Alison Blanchard-Avery.
Schools close, events canceled Changes from COVID-19 hit close to home BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
In the past week COVID-19 has left a mark on the world as we know it. Globally, can-
cellations or postponements of sporting events, concerts, cruises and other large gatherings have developed daily. Theaters, theme parks and other large entities have tem-
porarily closed their doors. Economic fears over the coronavirus drove markets on Wall Street to their worst day since the Black Monday crash in 1987. Friday
Irish celebrate March 17 and the other 364 days of the year BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
On St. Patrick’s Day, the saying goes, we’re all Irish. That’s an exaggeration, of course, but parts of our area are practically doused in green beer and shamrocks every March 17. St. Paddy’s Day is not necessarily the only day those with Irish pride celebrate one of Wiscon-
sin’s first major immigrant groups. Most Irish came to Wisconsin between 1840 and 1860. They were the largest English-speaking group to settle in the state. Though fewer in number than some other ethnic groups, the Irish population in Wisconsin increased during the 1845-1855 potato Famine emigration from
Ireland. Most Irish from the East Coast came by way of steamboat through the Great Lakes to Milwaukee, then by oxen team and wagon to their destination. Some Irish came overland by prairie schooner across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to reach Wisconsin Territory. According to the Wisconsin
Historical Society, Irish immigrants moved frequently from state to state before locating available land for farming in Wisconsin. Irish communities and some rural farming settlements sent representatives to the first great St. Patrick's Day parade in Milwaukee on March 17, SEE IRISH, PAGE 24
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COVID-19: Daily changes have affected people’s everyday lives CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
emerging, rapidly evolving situation and the risk may change daily. The virus that appears to have climbing numbers daily has affected many things locally as well. Some local banks have closed their lobbies and have services only available via drive-thru. Youth sports teams including hockey and gymnastics that were headed to tournaments over last weekend saw the events canceled. The Clear Lake girls basketball team was looking forward to battling their way through the rounds of the State competition. Thursday, March 12, the event came to a halt. Dale Rosen, Athletic Director of Clear Lake Schools said, “The decision to cancel the State Girls Basketball Tournament 12 hours before Clear Lake was scheduled to hit the floor, was a devastating blow to our girls. While in Green Bay and as the tournament progressed, we started witnessing the cancellation of other sporting events. We started crossing our fingers in the hopes they would finish the girls basketball tournament out. I understand and respect the difficult decision it must have been for the WIAA. Having to make those types of decisions are never easy nor popular. As the tears and emotions subside I hope our girls can look back on what they accomplished VS what could have been. The girls were able to get a chance at closure to the season as they were permitted in the Resch Center before we headed out of town. The team took one final team picture with an empty arena with a handful of parents and fans that hung around until the end. An emotional end to a historic season.” In an email sent out March 14 by the School District of Amery, District Administrator, Dr. Shawn Doerfler said, “Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has ordered that all Wisconsin schools close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 18th due to the potential spread of the coronavirus. Amery Schools will be in session this week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and then are to remain closed through at least Sunday, April 5th. “During this time all students and parents are to remain away from school. All school activities and events, including all sports practices and competitions have
been cancelled. In addition, Clubhouse childcare will be closed. Lastly, school facilities will be closed for cleaning and will not be available for use. The number one priority of the School District of Amery continues to be the safety and well-being of all students, staff and community members. “The School District of Amery is in the process of designing instruction which will be provided to your children while they are away from school. Amery kids are worth the very best of our efforts. We will do all we can to preserve the best of your child’s educational experience in Amery. “We are going to need your help. No matter the plan of instruction that we create as a School District it will be necessary for you to prioritize this work at home. With your help we can make the very most out of these tough circumstances. “There will be more details given to you early this coming week. As part of those details we are working on a plan to provide meals to needy families during this period of school cancellation. “Please keep your child(ren) home. The state of Wisconsin has closed schools in order to minimize contact between your kids and others. The very safety of you, your children and the Amery community depends on you isolating your children socially. “If you have any questions please feel free to contact district administrator, Dr. Shawn Doerfler, at 715-268-9771 extension 272 or via email at doerflers@amerysd.k12. wi.us.” On Monday, Amery schools had changed their plan. A statement was sent out which read, “On Friday of last week, Governor Tony Evers mandated that all Wisconsin schools close on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m. Since this time, the Centers for Disease Control, the Wisconsin Department of Health and the Polk County Health Department have all asked that school systems close sooner, if possible, in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. “As a result, the School District of Amery will be moving up the date we will be cancelled by one day to Tuesday, March 17th at 5:00 p.m. The District will remain closed through at least Monday, April 6th. “The School District of Amery recognizes that there are families who depend upon us for some of their nutritional needs. In
order to be of assistance, all families who are interested will be delivered breakfast and lunch while school is cancelled. In order to sign up for this service please go the District website at www.amerysd. k12.wi.us. All of the details about this process can be found here.” Design Amery scheduled for April 3-4 has been postponed. The group scheduling the event said, “We want to ensure that as many people can attend as possible. We are looking forward to scheduling a new date soon.” The Amery Public Library said in a release Friday that following the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommendation of canceling non-essential gatherings, they have decided to suspend all library programs, storytimes and dropin events for both adults and youth until further notice. They said they will continue to monitor the situation and update patrons of any changes. They apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment. Area hospitals are preparing for what may lie ahead. A media statement from Health Partners, owners of Amery Hospital and Clinic, said, “We’ve been working since January to prepare for the possibility of the virus through our dedicated COVID-19 Task Force. We’re prepared to identify and care for patients with symptoms. We are also encouraging proper prevention, including frequent and thorough hand-washing, coughing and sneezing into a tissue and staying home if you are sick.” There has been an uptick in business at Dick’s Fresh Market as people have been stocking up on items. While some local businesses have seen less people out and about, others feel so far, things have been about the same. Matt Johnson, owner of Chet Johnson Drug, said, “It has been generally speaking, business as usual. People have been calling with questions pertaining to three-month supplies on prescriptions, which is up to their pharmacy benefits managers. I do anticipate having more deliveries soon. There are facilities we can currently not get into for deliveries that meet us at the door. That is fine and we will continue to make any accommodations necessary.” He said they have a full supply of immunity boosting medicines, unfortunately no hand sanitizer, but plenty of toilet paper.
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exempt from this order. Restaurants and bars are required to operate at less than 50 percent capacity or have fewer than 50 people, whichever is less. “While it was a difficult decision knowing the impacts on communities, families, workers, and businesses across our state, I believe limiting gatherings to less than 50 people is another critical step we can take in slowing and reducing the spread of COVID-19,” said Gov. Evers. “Keeping folks safe and healthy has to be our top priority during this crisis.” On Thurs., March 12, 2020, the governor signed an executive order that directs DHS to take all necessary and appropriate measures to prevent and respond to incidences of COVID-19. It allows DHS to purchase, store, or distribute appropriate medications, regardless of insurance or other health coverage, as needed to respond to the emergency. It also authorizes state funds to support local health departments with costs related to isolation and quarantine, as well as the use of the Wisconsin National Guard. Decisions about the implementation of other community measures will be made by state and local officials based on CDC and DHS guidance, as well as the scope of the outbreak.
Until we ‘meat’ again BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Lent is a religious observance that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later, before Easter Sunday. In Lent, many Christians commit to fasting, as well as giving up certain luxuries. During this time many follow restrictive diets. Some may “give up” eating chocolate or junk food. Some adherents mark the season with the traditional abstention from the consumption of meat, particularly on Fridays. Without meat, Lenten Fridays have been deemed as Fish Friday. According to a poll by USA Today, 41% of Americans say they have observed Lent. With abstaining from eating meat on Fridays, that leaves a lot of people searching for the perfect fish fry to end the week.
Lent brings major changes to the restaurant industry. During this 40-day period, menus see an increasing amount of fish and seafood. During Lent in 1962, the FiletO-Fish sandwich debuted at McDonald’s. Some seafood chain restaurants claim sales increase on Fridays by up to 75 percent. Locally, the Friday night fish fry is a staple year round, but area places that offer them all agree Lent is their busiest time of year. How do area schools handle the season of Lent? The School District of Amery serves approximately 172,573 lunches according to last year’s numbers. Menus are planned to meet the nutritional requirements set forth by the federal programs ran under the USDA. “We also look at what commodity and diverted items we have to use up when
planning,” said Stacy Nelson, Amery’s Director of School Nutrition. She said the menu doesn’t really change that much during religious holidays. “Most schools have some sort of meat free entree item offered every day, except for the Elementary, as they don’t have as many choices at that age,” Nelson said. She explained that according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction- Nutrition, if the schools cater to one religious group, they should be going out of our way to cater to them all. Nelson said, “The neat thing with the program is that our meals are ‘offer versus serve’, so if there is an item that a student chooses not to eat due to whatever reasons, religious or otherwise, they don’t have to take it. The only item that must be on every child’s tray is at
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least a half cup of fruit or vegetable and then 2 other items to count as a reimbursable meal.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, Offer versus Serve (OVS) is a provision in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast that allows students to decline some of the food offered. The goals of OVS are to reduce food waste in the school meals
programs while permitting students to decline foods they do not intend to eat. “We follow a 5 week cycle menu, so if the menu falls with a non-meat item it is very helpful to those that are practicing that religious belief. Other times I will make a switch if there is a meat free entrée planned earlier in the week,” said Nelson.
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MARCH 19 Amery Area Historical Society Meetings
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Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Meeting The Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers Association will be meeting on Thursday, March, 2020 at 7 p.m. We will meet at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.
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Powerlifters display strengths at State Congratulations Amery Warrior Powerlifters who competed in the State competition March 6-7. Lifters compete in the squat, bench & deadlift and place in their weight category based on a total of their three lifts. Front row L-R: Drew Prindle placed 15th with a total 904 lbs, Libby Braaten placed 24th with 579 lbs, Back row L-R: Mitchel Gamache finished 9th with 1113 lbs, Jacob Burns totaled 502 lbs for 10th place and Austin Deleon finished 2nd in his weight class totaling lifts of 805 lbs.
Organized by WI DNR & Farm Table. Free, but RSVP required.
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GriefShare GriefShare will not be meeting Thursday, March 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Participants will be notified when the sessions will resume. In the mean time, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
MARCH 20 Health & Wellness Expo The Amery Area Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave,, lln nesss will host a Health & Wellness Ma a rc c h 2 20 0 Expo on Friday, March o 1 p.m. p.m. Thiss p.m p. from 10 a.m. to op p e en n t o the th ubllic ic a n expo is open to e pu public and s d es s i ign ig g n ned e d to o b r ri i ng s e is designed bring services rrelated rel re ela late late ted d to healthy hea eallt lthy living lth un u n de e r o one on n e r under roof! Free blood pr res es ess pressure checks, free hearing screenings, healthy snacks and drawing for healthy living door prizes! Contact us with questions 715-268-6605.
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MARCH 24, 26, 28 AND APRIL 4 & 5 Learn to Hunt for Food: Wild Turkey Learn to hunt ethically for your own locally sourced meat, participate in a Wisconsin tradition and take part in conservation. Specifically for adults with no or limited experience. Go to https://gowild.wi.gov/ customers/stafetyedclass and choose “Hunt for Food.” Select “Polk” county. Click on the “search” icon and follow the prompts to register.
starting at 6 p.m.; questions from audience until 8 p.m. Polk County Govt. Center, Balsam Lake, West Conf. room. Signs will be posted. Refreshments will be served.
Gun Show & Deer Classic Polk County Sportsmen’s Club will host a Gun Show and Deer Classic on Friday, March 27 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trollhaugen Lower Banquet Hall, 2232 100th Ave, Dresser, WI. Buy. Sell. Trade. For more information visit www.facebook. com/Polk-County-SportsmensClub or 715-553-3021.
FFA Alumni Benefit Auction & Dinner The FFA Alumni will host a Benefit Auction and Dinner on Saturday, March 28 at ven ent ent BrowTine Restaurant & Ev Event ill ll l b e a T Taco a Center. There will be d ffrom ro om 4:30 4:30 3 to 7 p.m. p.m. p. m. Bar served a n i ic c e crea cr e ea m su u nda nd a ae e b with an ice cream sundae bar av vai aila lable. lab bl L ive iv e Au A ucti ti starts available. Live Auction at 6:30 at 6:3 :300 p.m. p.m p. m. ATM m. ATM on site. Credit c ca ard rds ac a c cards accepted. C Check our Facebook page at FFA Alumni Benefit Auction & Dinner for updates. All proceeds will benefit FFA members in Amery, Turtle Lake, Luck and Unity. Questions: Dave Clausen 715-554-7091 or Jerry Larsen 715-553-0258.
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APRIL 3 & 4 Design Amery Free Supper & Workshop All Amery area community members are welcome to join April 3 & 4 to voice your ideas, brainstorm with others, work p vi with visiting designers, help vip ar r t ti i cici isualize our future and particiwho ow e are an nd pate in defining who we and llly cr c rea eati eati ting n a legacy leg gac acy acy intentionally creating merry. y. for Amery. Fr rid iday, April ida Ap pri ril 3 at at 6 p.m. join Friday, h hu und ndre reds re dss o oth t hundreds off ot others at a Dessign si ign gn A me FREE community Amery up supper and community brainstorming workshop. Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. gather to discover and discuss the top community-wide initiates from Friday’s workshop. For more information, find us on Facebook, email designamery@gmail.com or visit www. amerywisconsin.com/designamery.
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APRIL 11 Easter Egg Hunt The Amery Community Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. sharp at Soo Line Park Pavilion in downtown Amery. All children up to 10 years old are welcome to participate. Cahill photography will be taking Easter photos from 9 to 11 and there will be a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Amery Fire Department in the Fire Hall from 7:30 to 11. Be sure to watch for the Easter Bunny!
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MAY 9 Battle for B Benefit for Bentley Humpal There will be a benefit for Bentley Humpal on Saturday, May 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena, 1065 River Place Drive. Free will donation appetizers, silent auction, live auction, raffles, kids activities and gun raffles. Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He has monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal. Come on out and “Battle for B” and show your support to Bentley and his family! For information and to donate: Carolyn 715-491-4201, Christina 715-557-0610, Ben 715-553-3490 or battle4b@gmail. com. Monetary donations accepted at Bremer Bank in Amery.
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Vitamin D for democracy BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK
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here have been numerous studies about the health benefits of sunshine. Just 15 minutes a day in the sun gives the average person their daily dose of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones and teeth and may also protect against cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. It’s pretty amazing when you think that you get this protection from simply being in the sun. But as amazing as Vitamin D Publisher is, scientists tell us that it dissipates quite quickly, meaning that Tom Stangl stores can run low, especially in winter. Recent studies have suggested that a substantial percentage of the global population is vitamin D deficient. Another benefit of being in the sunshine is that your mood improves. The next time it’s cloudy for an extended period time, check the mood of the people you encounter. It won’t be good. This week is National Sunshine Week, a time set aside every year to highlight the importance of openness in government. It has many names – sunshine, transparency – but it all means the same thing: government is better when conducted as much as possible in plain sight. Elected officials serve the public. They are elected to act in the best interest of the people they serve. We hopefully choose people who understand this basic principle. Many of our public servants understand this, at least at first, and do their best to do the right thing. But it is very easy to go from the sunshine into the shade. Sometimes, there are difficult or sensitive issues that may upset people that need to be discussed in private. Lawmakers long ago identified the topics that should be protected from premature discussion in public when they created the open meetings law. Ethical leaders use this law for its stated intent to protect information when it is proper. But the temptation to avoid scrutiny and input can be strong. Technology has given elected officials a new way to “discuss” issues – using email or chat programs and holding a virtual meeting, often discussing issues before a meeting. While I can understand the desire to avoid controversy, the public’s trust deserves openness and honesty. Even though it often seems like we lack the maturity to do so, we can handle the truth. It is always better to err on the side of openness when it comes to governance. As the employers of elected officials, it is the public’s job to hold them accountable. When we perceive that things don’t seem or smell right, it is acceptable and our responsibility to ask the hard questions. If there is nothing wrong, a question won’t hurt a bit. Our democracy needs a daily dose of sunshine to develop strong bones. Governing is hard work and our elected officials need to remember that doing as much business as possible in the open is always the best policy. During Sunshine Week, I would encourage you to thank the elected officials that you believe are keeping your best interest in mind and question those who you believe are staying in the dark too often. A healthy dialog between taxpayers and elected officials is one of the basic tenets of our democracy. And if you can’t stand in the sunshine for a few minutes a day, perhaps you should reevaluate your choices. 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.
Kids these days BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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hy is it that every generation seems to think that there’s something different going on with kids these days, as compared to any other? Last week I wrote my column about a few differences between when I was a teen compared to my daughter. Although there are apparent differences in technology Editor from generation to April Ziemer generation, something I feel doesn’t change is that teenagers really are not given enough credit. Recently, I was highly impressed by a few teenagers. It made me stop and think about giving credit and praise where it is due. Not only did the actions of these two young men impress me, but also the fact that they shined during what some consider the roughest years of life. Teens are stuck in a yucky transition period of life. They have surpassed tantrum age and have reached an age where adults demand maturity. We encourage them to chase their dreams yet at times when these young adults display independence, they are accused of not really knowing what they are talking about and are sometimes categorized as rebellious. It’s hard to comprehend that learning in general is a success when you feel nothing matters more than the numbers presented to universities. A fear is ingrained early on that you are doomed not being a highly above average applicant. It
is hard to feel defined by numbers that show up on test results rather than meaningful friendships and fulfilled dreams; it’s hard to be a teenager. A young man stood up and asked questions at a recent City Council meeting in Amery. Did he look a little unsure and nervous? Sure. Did he shine as bright as anyone who is passionate about a topic and was yearning for concerns about that topic to be heard? In my opinion, even more. Micah, if you are reading this you should be proud. Your parents should be proud and the community you live in should be proud. Any change whether at a city, county, state or national level depends on public participation. You can sit and complain or you can be a voice. Whether a change goes the way we want or not, in the end you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don’t take the shot. Three days after I watched Micah stand up in a crowded council meeting, ask questions and offer solutions, I had a young man by the name of Nick job shadow me for an entire day at the Free Press. I’m not sure if he was nervous on his way into “work” that day, but I was. I reminded myself on the drive to town, not to lean back and kick my feet up on my desk and not to make faces when reading certain emails that come through. I told myself to plain and simply offer Nick the good and the bad to tuck the ugly away in a box for the day. Nick was bright, inquisitive and kind. We chatted about his life goals, his favorite things about school and parts he finds frustrating. I have watched competition programs on TV where judges talk
about contestants having the “IT” factor. I am the last person who should judge anyone and I do not feel Nick needs to compete with anyone or anything other than his own goals, but I have a feeling about him. His vibe of being a generally good and motivated person is going to serve him well. Here is the thing; it seems this generation of kids must be protected like none other. We told a generation of kids that they can never be too safe—and they believed us. We’ve had the best of intentions, of course. I agree with those who say when we raise kids unaccustomed to facing anything on their own, including risk, failure and hurt feelings, our society and even our economy are threatened. Multiple times kids are going to fail as many successful leaders have. Multitudes of those with success stories had to overcome naysayers, setbacks and disappointments to reach the top. Instead of scratching our head about kids these days, lets encourage them while they are young and impressionable to be tenacious while reminding them one of the prerequisites for success is some hurdles along the way that help you build strength and resilience. Kids these days are smart and are going to fiercely take on the world, as we know it. If they can’t figure it out, they will Google it. 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 715268-8101.
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Proceed with caution BY GENE JOHNSON
COVID-19 has reached pandemic levels in the United States. It is time to live with caution and develop new and renew healthy practices at home, at work, in schools in medical centers and senior care facilities. People are frightened, herd buying is taking place at food stores primarily for bottled water, toilet paper and canned goods. This is a new virus and it will take time to build immunities, develop vaccines and to understand all its characteristics. The federal and state governments are gearing up to control the spread of this harmful respiratory disease. They are behind in testing equipment and facilities. Medical facilities are preparing to meet these challenges, thanks to the federal government financial aid. Imposing international travel restrictions, closing educational facilities, churches, sporting and entertainment events which draw crowds will help control the spread. A great deal of health disciplines have been hitting my desk via email. Let me try to help readiness with this summary. The symptoms: 1. It will first infect the throat, so you’ll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days 2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing. 4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you’re drowning. It’s imperative you then seek immediate attention The Mayo Clinic has sent the following reminders: If you experience COVID-19 symptoms - fever, cough or shortness of breath contact your regular provider before you arrive to determine if you should be seen. Wash your hands; avoid touching your face; and practice appropriate self-
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care, including staying home when you are sick. Another source sent the following: 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold. 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. 3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26/27 C or 82-84 F degrees. It hates the sun. 4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne. 5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap. 6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. Normal laundry detergent will kill it. 7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice. 8. Can’t emphasis enough - drink plenty of water! Use common sense: If you are sick, don’t go to work and contaminate your fellow workers. The federal government is making provisions to cover loss of wages while confined or quarantined to your home. We will overcome this new disease as we have done with the Spanish Flu, Polio, Measles, HIV, and other flu types. If you are considered elderly, or have a chronic illness, be concerned but do not panic over this new disease, which can affect senior living of all types. Be diligent in health practices. Extra hygiene is in order. Use prevention techniques such as cleaning the sinks, food preparation areas, bathrooms with disinfectant bleach. wiping down all remotes, door handles with disinfectant, washing clothes with hot water, avoiding crowds and drinking plenty of fluids. Gene and Carter Johnson own Northstar Media. They can be reached at ppinfo@presspubs.com.
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Smelling like dog It’s a very gray day. Today is exactly the sort of day I am most grateful for dogs. Walking in my neighborhood, everyone feels the need to share the latest dire news. Meeting in the street, we almost feel irresponsible if we don’t express our concern and our dismay and our confusion. The people with dogs, however, have it easy. Because dogs don’t care. Nearly every day, I encounter dogs. There is Graham, the black lab, who is supposedly being trained as a service dog. Graham does not appear to have acquired a service mentality quite yet. He is far more interested in finding bits of disgusting animal remains and running around with bones in his mouth. There is Teddy, an all-white malamute. He is terrified of my hiking poles and starts to make noises that sound like singing whenever I approach. But lately, the dog I get the biggest kick out of is Snoopy, a sixty-pound plus Bernese Mountain Dog. Snoopy is only four months old. His owner, Monica, a slim woman with an Eastern European accent is trying to teach Snoopy manners. Snoopy might be learning—but he is not learning nearly as fast as he is growing. I learned Snoopy’s name the first time we met and now, when I see him coming in the distance, I holler, “Hey! Snoopy!” Snoopy stops dead in his tracks. He looks up. He recognizes me. Then he begins to run, his oversized front paws pounding the pavement in unison, dragging poor Monica behind him. (I always realize I shouldn’t have done that the moment after I do.) Poor Monica arrives breathless and Snoopy does all the things you’d expect a four-month-old puppy to do—but in a sixty-pound plus package. It is exhausting and exciting and totally delightful. The bad news for Monica is that Snoopy will be 120 pounds before he’s
done growing and he will still be a puppy. Monica can train him every day for the next year, but he will still totally lose it at regular intervals. I pity Monica. And I envy her. Because, when you are walking Snoopy, there’s nothing else you can do. You can’t worry too much about The the economy or even Postscript the pandemic when you have sixty pounds Carrie Classon of slobbering enthusiasm on your hands. No one is at a loss for words when they meet Monica and Snoopy. Everyone says, “Hey! Snoopy!” Because dogs don’t care. Dogs are living in this moment, excited about the person in front of them, smelling whatever is in the air at that moment. Worries about tomorrow don’t exist for Snoopy. I know I can’t live like Snoopy. I know there is a lot more I have to think about—a lot more I am responsible for. But right now, more than ever, I wish I had a dog. Because, no matter what happens, a dog needs a walk. A dog needs to be talked to and petted and cared for. A dog keeps us tethered in the here and now and reminds us that we are living in this moment, and that every moment in the future is imaginary. I reluctantly say goodbye to Snoopy and Monica. “You have friends, Snoopy!” Monica tells her giant puppy as they walk away. I try to remember what I was thinking about before I saw Snoopy, and the thought is gone. It will return, I am sure. But right now, I notice how deeply blue the sky is, how signs of green are starting to appear, and how my hands are smelling like dog. Till next time, Carrie
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Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The following cases were heard: CITY OF AMERY Marie K. Aarthun, 75, Vadnais Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Justin V. Arthur, 19, Hammond, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $98.80. Michael J. Barilla, 35, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Phillip R. Brenizer, 65, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10. Ryan M. Deming, 39, Amery, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $98.80. Donavan J. Dixon, 23, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. David G. Eason, 59, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Ellysa N. Frankson, 25, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Christopher A. Gruber, 22, Clear Lake, operating after suspension, $124; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Wallace A. Hellberg Jr., 32, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operating without a valid license, $124; operating after suspension, $124. Michael G. Howard, 27, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; operating without a valid license, $124. Sally A. Klevgard, 59, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; non-registration of auto, $98.80. Kruz J. Konsela, 32, Durand, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Josh L. Lammon, 29, Woodbury, MN, failure to yield right of way, $98.80. Peter L. Lien, 40, St. Louis Park, MN, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $98.80. John W. Lippert, 55, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Fred E. Lunsman Jr., 27, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; operating after suspension, $124. Michael P. Oksness, 38, Amery, non-registration of auto, $98.80. Roger L. Patrin, 61, Amery, violating red traffic signal, $98.80. 17 year old, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Lori Schrock, 57, Forest Lake, MN, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.
Mitchell A. Sigsworth, 19, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Daniel J. Sogard, 24, Amery, operating while under the influence (1st), $924. Justin L. Starkey, 29, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250. Ashley J. Stryker, 20, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Samuel M. Utecht, 18, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. 17 year old, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Anders C. Arnevik, 30, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Jonathan T. Bazille, 19, Amery, resisting or obstructing an officer, $376; underage drinking-procures-17-20, $376. 17 year old, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Alijah R. Mahon, 18, Winsted, MN, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Dominic T. Mantel, 20, Clear Lake, underage drinking-possess-17-20 (2nd), $313. Alexander A. Ninke, 23, Deer Park, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Lynsey M. Soderberg, 21, Almena, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.
JUVENILES CITY OF AMERY 15 year old, Turtle Lake, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50. 12 year old, Osceola, truancy, $24. 15 year old, Amery, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50. 14 year old, Amery, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50. VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE 14 year old, Clear Lake, school possession of alcohol-14-16, $98.80. 15 year old, Clear Lake, possession of tobacco products, $92.50. PLEAS OF NOT GUILTY WERE ENTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: William D. Field, violating red traffic signal, $98.80. Justin Judkins, operating after suspension, $124. Annette M. Wendt, operating while under the influence and prohibited alcohol content, $924. 13 year old, Amery, truancy, $92.50. 14 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct on school property, $187. Nathan W. Borowicz, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.
Polk County Circuit Court APPEARANCE DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Gage Jeffery Aberle, 16, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Keegan Grace Bakke, 18, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Kaylyn Marie Ball, 28, Siren, operating while suspended, $200.50. Heather Ann Blahut, 22, Farmington, MN, operator failure to have passenger seat belted, $10. Terry Lee Brenizer, 58, Frederic, county trespass, $263.50. Brandon R. Chenal, 33, Siren, operating while suspended, $200.50. Black Leslie Cone, 19, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-15 mph), $175.30 Kelli M. Doolittle, 35, Dresser, OU, $400. Dylan Matthew Graham, 22, Milltown, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; non-registration of auto <10,000 lbs, $175.30. Benjamin J. Grimsby, 21, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30 Charles David Hansen, 27, Taylors Falls, OWI (1st), $937.50 Brock W. D. Harling, 16, Osceola, operating without valid license (1st),
$200.50. Renea Sue Heller, 37, Frederic, unsafe backing of vehicle, $175.30. Anthony Thomas Herker, 43, Watkins, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Amanda Emily Johnson17, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jordan Timothy Keeley, 19, St. Croix Falls, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Leon Clarence Kist, 31, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50. Jennifer Joleen Lackner, 45, Dresser, OWI (1st) $937.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Vernon H. Lee, 83, St. Croix Falls, failure to yield right of way, $187.90. Bernard James Marshall, 57, Conrath, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Carson James, 23, Minneapolis, MN, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. Michelle Marie Neidermire, 32, Dresser, operating left of center, $213.10. William J. Rainey, 39, Turtle Lake, operating after revocation/suspension of registration, $175.30. Daniel J. Richter, 67, Osceola, oper-
ating unregistered truck (<=10,000 lb.), $200.50. William Joseph Roth, 37, Comstock, operating while suspended, $200.50. Shelly Renee Rullan, 41, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Desaray M. Sadler, 27, Balsam Lake, operating without valid license (1st), $200.50. Kathylee May Sigsworth, 23, Clear Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Chris Albert Stepan, 44, St. Cloud, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Nickolas Peter Tierney, 58, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30 Camilo James Volkmann, 21, Grantsburg, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Daimian Neilin Weiss, 18, Turtle Lake, OWI (1st), $937.50. APPEARANCE DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020 James Lee Anderson, 44, Milltown, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. SEE CIRCUIT COURT, PAGE 22
Amery Police Report 03/06/20-03/12/20 03/06/20, 12:20 p.m., Vehicle lockout 03/06/20, 01:49 p.m., Mental health call 03/06/20, 11:24 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/07/20, 10:22 a.m., Burglary report 03/07/20, 06:39 p.m., Assist citizen 03/07/20, 10:27 p.m., Business alarm 03/07/20, 11:53 p.m., Noise complaint 03/08/20, 03:47 p.m., Animal control call 03/08/20, 09:10 p.m., Noise complaint 03/08/20, 10:13 p.m., Disturbance 03/08/20, 10:17 p.m., Assist other agency 03/09/20, 06:33 a.m., Assist citizen 03/09/20, 10:20 a.m., Vandalism report 03/09/20, 11:51 a.m., Fraud report 03/09/20, 04:05 p.m., Traffic complaint 03/10/20, 07:55 a.m., Assist other agency 03/10/20, 11:24 a.m., Animal control call 03/10/20, 03:58 p.m., Hit and run damage report 03/10/20, 08:38 p.m., Mental health call 03/11/20, 04:25 a.m., Animal control call 03/11/20, 10:48 a.m., Assist other agency 03/11/20, 03:05 p.m., Assist other agency 03/12/20, 01:45 a.m., Suspicious activity 03/12/20, 02:33 p.m., Assist EMS 03/12/20, 05:21 p.m., Juvenile call
Polk County arrests Robert J. Oswald, 28, Centuria, was arrested March 4 for possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Christina Marie Schroedl, 37, Centuria, was arrested March 4 for possession of heroin (party to a crime), possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jacob Jansen Lewis, 24, St. Paul, MN, was arrested March 4 for possession of cocaine with intent to deliver. Kathleen Kay Huntington, 57, Luck, was arrested March 5 for violating temporary restraining order/injunction and bail jumping. Sara Beth Letourneau, 35, Dresser, was arrested March 5 for possession of THC (2nd), battery and domestic disorderly conduct. Robert J. Oswald, 28, Shakopee, was arrested March 6 for criminal trespassing in a dwelling and felony bail jumping. Daniel Jonathon Tho Nelson, 18, Osceola, was arrested March 6 for fleeing/eluding an officer and 2nd degree reckless endangerment. Mark Allen Leverty, 28, Balsam Lake, was arrested March 8 for felony bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping and possession of THC (3rd). Clint Jason Coleman, 42, Grantsburg, was arrested March 6 for OWI (1st) and prohibited alcohol content (1st). Ryan Scott Petersen, 19, Stacy, MN, was arrested March 6 for OWI (1st), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Patrick Brooks Jahnke, 18, St. Anthony Village, MN, was arrested March 7 for possession of marijuana. Kazimierz Duane Skrivseth, 17, St. Anthony Village, MN, was arrested March 7 for OWI (controlled substance), possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Mitchell Patrick Paulson, 23, Clayton, was arrested March 7 for OWI (1st) and prohibited alcohol content (1st). Paula Ann Marie Caron, 37, St. Paul, MN, was arrested March 3 for a probation hold. Victor Terrell Thomas, 28, Hastings, MN, was arrested March 4 for a Polk County failure to pay warrant. Jeffery Patrick Laqua, 47, Dresser, was arrested March 8 for a Washburn County warrant.
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Gold Rush a Dash to the Coast
Cheney was thrown to the back of the car and the heavy cases of peas tumbled down on top of her. She is at Amery Hospital and it is feared that she is injured internally. Mr. Grengs was badly bruised, but was able to go to his home.
Following is the first article in a series chronicling the trek to the west coast in 1858, written by Monroe Adams, father of Harry Adams who crossed the plains to prospect for gold in California.
Trip Meant Hardships People going to California knew nothing of the hardships that trip meant, especially to women and children. We had them in our company nearly all the way through. There was little chance, and poor at that, to get anything in the way of provisions after leaving home. There were three of us young men. We had one wagon, three yoke of oxen and a mule to ride. Each wagon was provided with from three to five yoke of oxen and some had a yoke of cows to provide milk. Our wagons were loaded with essentials for the inner man, sufficient we thought to carry all through the trip. We took along: hardtack, bacon and beans formed the principal part Yesterday’s with groceries of dried fruit, News etc. Our proDiane Stangl visions were stored in the wagon bed. The top of the box was decked over with boards laid crosswise. That was for our bed and bedding. We had a sheet iron stove with an oven so we could make biscuits. Most of the company had a stove and their outfits were similar.
Iowa Sparsely Settled We left home on the third day of May on our long journey. The west part of Iowa was very thinly settled, the houses being 10 miles apart in places. There were few bridges and the sloughs were tramped up knee deep for rods up and down. We fed our cattle for two or three days, after that they got their own living. We were just two weeks going from Iowa City to the Missouri river at Council Bluffs. On reaching the Bluffs we found several hundred tams waiting to be ferried over. There was a steamboat down the river so we went down a piece and paid to be taken over. The river was high and the wind blowing. We paid $10 for taking our outfit across. They were not working for their health. They could take four wagons and 40 head of cattle at a time. The cattle driven on loose, the wagons run on by hand. They calculated to make $40 a trip and were kept busy that afternoon.
Enter Indian Territory After crossing the river we were then in Indian country. There were 10 wagons, 30 men and nine women in our
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camp on that night. The next morning we organized as a company. Wm. Sublett was elected captain and ordered to keep a guard list. The rest of the men promised to stand guard whenever their turn came. There were to be two at a time, two until midnight and two from then until morning. There were about 12 horses in our camp. They had to be watched closely until they got used to being stalked out. I forgot to mention that before we got to Council Bluffs, we were met by some Indians, each with a paper with writing on. One said this is Chief so and so, give him something. One handed us a paper. It read “This is a mean Indian, don’t give him anything, unless you have a poor dog.”
Ferry Across Rivers To give them a fat dog pleased them very much. A squaw came along carrying on her back a big fat dog. The head, tail and feet had been cut off. When the boys laughed and said “dog” she got very angry and said “buckskin” meaning deer. After staying in camp and getting rested, we started again on our long journey. On the morning of May 24 we came in sight of the Elkhorn River. There were at least 50 teams ahead of us waiting to be ferried across. The ferry was a rope ferry. The stream was narrow but deep. The oxen had to swim across. They would only ferry horses and wagons, so we took the yokes off our oxen and ran the wagons by hand down a long hill and onto the ferry. We had one ox that liked the water and would plunge in and swim so it was easy to get the others to follow. The last of our company got across just as dusk set in and we went into camp. Our ferry bill was one dollar and fifty cents per wagon.
The next stream was the Loup Fork, 90 miles from the bluffs. Here they ferried a yoke of oxen and a wagon at a time and charged $3 a trip. The extra oxen had to swim. We only had to ferry across one more stream, the Green River, in Utah. We followed the Loup Fork for 40 miles, then started southwest for the mouth of the Wood River on the Platte.
Die of Cholera Our camp so far had been lively, two violins, singing and occasionally dancing. In crossing here we came to the grave of the first cholera victims. As we came into camp, three wagons were just ready to start out. They said three men, one from each of the three wagons, were alive at 11 o’clock and had since died and were buried. The widow of one lingered a few minutes by the grave, then climbed into her wagon and followed the other two. No violins were brought out that night and our camp was rather quiet for the following two weeks. A few were frightened and wanted to turn back. The captain’s wife said: “No, we are going on or die in the attempt.” We passed many fresh graves in the next two weeks. One Cedar County man, Snyder by name, one day passed a wagon by the side of the road. The men were digging a grave. He asked if anyone was dead. They answered, “Not quite” but they wanted the grave ready so they could go right on as soon as he was buried. (to be continued)
105 Years Ago March 25, 1915 Injured at Boyceville One night last week Amos Ayers was seriously injured at Boyceville. He was assisting a buyer in loading a car of hors-
es, and had just finished his work, when the train started and he was struck by some projecting portion of it and hurled to the ground. His collarbone and a rib were broken and his face painfully injured. Fortunately, he was soon able to secure surgical attention, and at last accounts was making satisfactory progress toward recovery, although he will be incapacitated for active work for a considerable time. Amos is one of our pioneer settlers, and his many friends hereabouts greatly regret his mishap.
95 Years Ago March 26, 1925 Unfortunate Accident Alfred Jerdee is confined to his home in Black Brook as the result of an accident sustained while on duty as a mail carrier Route one, Deer Park. He was thrown violently against the inside of his enclosed mail wagon when the front gear pulled away from the rest, causing the front part of the wagon to drop to the ground. His nasal bone was broken. Dr. Cornwall, Amery reduced the fracture. His brother Edward Jerdee, is substitute on his route.
90 Years Ago March 20, 1930 Flying Switch Causes Bad Accident Mrs. H. Cheney and Chas. Grengs were both seriously injured when a boxcar bumped the car in which they were working. They were employed by the pea canning company and the car in which they were working was struck so forcibly by another car in a flying switch that Mr. Grengs was thrown out of the car striking on the concrete walk, while Mrs.
The city’s first basketball tournament swings into action today. Amery, which has been for some time the undisputed “Market Center of Polk County” tonight, Friday and Saturday makes a bid for the title “Sport Center of Polk County” as seven teams from Polk County and one from Barron County trek into the city to participate in the first high school basketball tournament to be held in this city. Inasmuch as this is the first venture of Amery into anything of this kind, the committee is expecting to receive the wholehearted support of the citizens of Amery in cooperating to make this tournament a high spot in the high school year and a high spot of the sport calendar for the City of Amery for 1930.
55 Years Ago March 25, 1965 Young Brothers to Build New Market Another new business structure for Amery is now in the planning stage. In a deal completed this past week, Robert and Roger Young purchased the Burman warehouse property. They are planning to build a new super market on the land. While the timetable of events is still tentative, the owners of Route’s Super Market are looking forward to starting this year if possible. The preliminary plans call for a building 60x120 feet on the lot, which measures 163x130. Roger Young has been a partner with his brother in the operation of the business since January 1961. “Our plans call for giving this community a market second to none in this area, was the joint comment made by the Young brothers in commenting on the proposed project.
Dairy Queen Wins First Place for Sales While spring isn’t cooperating well, the Amery Dairy Queen is in operation under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Theesfield of Hammond. At the conclusion of last year, the operators were accorded first place for the largest increase in sales for Wisconsin in the categories of operators in business under two years. They were given a $50 check for this record.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 18: 11:30 am Family Table Meal; 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5 pm Sonrise Service Rehearsal; 6 pm Soup Supper; 6:45 pm Lenten Service. Thursday, Mar. 19: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management. Friday, Mar. 20: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open. Saturday, Mar. 21: 7:30 am Confirmation Girls Day. Sunday, Mar. 22: 10 am Worship/Sunday School; 11:15 am Missions & Social Concerns Meeting; 11:30 am L3 Confo. Monday, Mar. 23: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 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 am Sunday School; 10:15 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. Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Friday: 9 am M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers). 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: 8:30 am Worship. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 am Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Mar. 18: 9 am Trinity Quilting; 5-6:30 pm Supper; 6 pm JAM/Confirmation; 7 pm Lenten Service; 8:15 pm Choir Practice; All at Trinity. Thursday, Mar. 19: 8:15 am Ministerium at Congo; 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5 pm Befrienders at Pizzeria. Saturday, Mar. 21: 8 am Men in Mission at Deronda. Sunday, Mar. 22: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship. Monday, Mar. 23: Newsletter Items Due to Office. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 9 am Parish Staff at Trinity; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net. EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 9:30 am Children’s Church. 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, Mar. 18: 6 pm Midweek Lenten Experience. Sunday, Mar. 22: 9:30 am Education; 10:30 am Worship. 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: 6:15 pm Christian Education; 7 pm Worship; 7:30 pm Youth Group. 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, Mar. 18: 6 pm Supper; 7 pm Worship; Evening Hi League. Thursday, Mar. 19: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon. Saturday, Mar. 21: 9-11 am First Communion Class. Sunday, Mar. 22: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School, Choir; 4-6 pm Bingo & Soup; 5:30 pm Worship Committee. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 11 am Pastor at Evergreen. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 18: 10 am CLAMA; 6 pm Soup; 7 pm Lenten Service. Saturday, Mar. 21: 7 am Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Mar. 22: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship, First Communion Class; 7 pm Choir Practice. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 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: 9:45 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: 8:30 am Worship. Wednesday: 5 pm Supper; 5:45 pm Worship. Thursday: 10 am Bible Class. 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, Yul Kwon, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship and Sunday School. 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! 10:30-11:30 am All Ages Sunday School. 2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night Mondays: 8:30 am Moms In Prayer. Wednesdays: 8:30-9:45 am Women’s Bible Study in the Teen Center; 5:45-6:15 pm Free Family Meal; 6:15-7:30 pm Kids Club, DW Youth Group in the Teen Center for grades 6-12. Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer; 5 pm Latino Bible Study. Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study in the Teen Center. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Mar. 18: 9 am Trinity Quilting; 5-6:30 pm Supper; 6 pm JAM/Confirmation; 7 pm Lenten Service; 8:15 pm Choir Practice; All at Trinity. Thursday, Mar. 19: 8:15 am Ministerium at Congo; 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5 pm Befrienders at Pizzeria. Saturday, Mar. 21: 8 am Men in Mission at Deronda. Sunday, Mar. 22: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.
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A Plea for Tolerance “Do not oppress a foreigner; you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners, because you were foreigners in Egypt.” Exodus 23:9 NIV
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olerant persons respect and accept persons who are different from themselves. Tolerant persons not only learn more about others—and other cultures—but they also tend to have more friends and promote peace and understanding in their lives. We live in an era where many people are leaving their home countries in search of better lives for themselves and their families. It is unfortunate that so many countries are so poorly governed that people feel compelled to leave, but that is the state of today’s world. Those of us who live in more affluent, better-run countries may be inclined to feel that the immigrants who come here drag us down, but that is usually not the case. Most immigrants desire to work and contribute to the common good, which they usually do after being here for a short time. Statistics show that firstgeneration immigrants commit fewer crimes than native born citizens, are
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED Monday, Mar. 23: Newsletter Items Due to Office. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 9 am Parish Staff at Trinity; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 pm Gather Meal 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; 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, Mar. 18: 12 pm Table Talk Men (Village Pizzeria); 5 pm Lenten Soup Supper; 6:30 pm Midweek Lenten Worship. Thursday, Mar. 19: 7 am HS Breakfast Club. Saturday, Mar. 21: 6 pm AA Open Meeting. Sunday, Mar. 22: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Lent Book Group. 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 Wednesday, Mar. 18: 5 pm Soup Supper; 5:30 pm Confirmation; 6:30 pm Lenten Service; 7:15 pm Choir Practice. Thursday, Mar. 19: 8:15 am Amery Ministerium at Amery UCC. Sunday, Mar. 22: 9:30 am Worship, Sunday School; Fellowship Following Worship. Monday, Mar. 23: 10 am Women’s Bible Study. 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: 8:30 am Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, Mar. 18: 9 am Mass; 6:30 pm Communal Reconciliation. Thursday, Mar. 19: 10:30 am Communion Service at Amery Memory Care. Friday, Mar. 20: 9 am Communion Service. Saturday, Mar. 21: 4 pm Mass. Sunday, Mar. 22: 10:30 am Mass.
OBITUARIES Tuesday, Mar. 24: 9 am Communion Service. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 18: 6:30 pm Fellowship Supper; 7 pm Worship. Friday, Mar. 20-Saturday, Mar. 21: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Mar. 22: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 1 pm Bible Study. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 18: 6:30 pm Fellowship Supper at St. John’s; 7 pm Worship at St. John’s. Friday, Mar. 20-Saturday, Mar. 21: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Mar. 22: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 6:30 pm Bible Study. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 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 Wednesday, Mar. 18: 9 am Trinity Quilting; 5-6:30 pm Supper; 6 pm JAM/Confirmation; 7 pm Lenten Service; 8:15 pm Choir Practice; All at Trinity. Thursday, Mar. 19: 8:15 am Ministerium at Congo; 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5 pm Befrienders at Pizzeria. Saturday, Mar. 21: 8 am Men in Mission at Deronda. Sunday, Mar. 22: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship. Monday, Mar. 23: Newsletter Items Due to Office. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 9 am Parish Staff at Trinity; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com. UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 18: 5:30 pm All Church Supper; 6 pm Kid’s Blast/CREW/Adult Study; 7 pm Worship Practice T-2. Sunday, Mar. 22: 8:45 am Sunday School/Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-2; 10 am Worship Service; Easter Choir Rehearsal Following Service; 12:30 pm CREW Pool Party. Tuesday, Mar. 24: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. 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 Wednesday, Mar. 18: 9 am GECC, Quilters; 5 pm Soup/Sandwich; 5:45 pm Confirmation; 6 pm Choir Practice; 7 pm Lent Worship. Friday, Mar. 20: 7 pm AIM Movie at St. Croix Falls Theater. Sunday, Mar. 22: Easter Flowers Due; 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Coffee Hour, Sunday School, AG Annual Meeting, First Aid/CPR Class; 11:30 am 1st Communion Class.
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Barbara Darlene Madsen Barbara Darlene Madsen was born in Amery, Wisconsin on May 21, 1933 the daughter of Peter and Julia (Johnson) Wike. Barb grew up in Amery and graduated from Amery High School in 1951. She attended one y year of cosmetology school a and began a long career a as a hair dresser. On July 222, 1967 she was united in m marriage to Gordon Madssen and over the years they m made their home in Clear L Lake and Amery. Barb opera ated Barb’s Beauty Shop in C Clear Lake in 1973. She and G Gordy purchased the A & W Drive In in Amery which tthey operated until 1979. Then they owned and operated the Sears Store in Amery in 1983 and 1984. Barb enjoyed sports, especially softball. She and Gordy always enjoyed having kids around and spent many hours watching sports or other activities. They also enjoyed summer camping at Clam Falls for many years. Barb kept herself busy with canning and gardening. As for her career in hair dressing, besides having the shop in Clear Lake she served Golden Age Manor residents for 25 years and residents of Willow Ridge for 10 years. After Gordy’s death she lived independently for many years, but in recent years has lived at Golden Age Manor where she passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 86. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordy and one infant brother. She is survived by a very special Cousin Marvin (John) Johnson and his extended family as well as other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. from Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. There will be visitation for the hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date at the Amery Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
Rowan K Letellier Devoted husband and stepfather Rowan Kain Letellier, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 from a tragic accident. Predeceased in death by his grandfather Irvin Colb by. Survived by his loving w wife Jennifer; his stepson J Julian; his father Daniel; h his mother Cheryl; sister C Christina; his mother-inllaw Cherri Trapp-Markg gren (Ted); grandmother E Elissa Colby and many o other relatives and friends. Family and friends are iinvited to attend the below sservices honoring Rowan’s llife. Friday, March 20, 3:00 p.m. Skinner Funeral Home, 260 Industrial Blvd, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m., White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple Street, Mahtomedi, MN. Victoria Safford, Lead Minister, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church officiating both. Family and friends will be greeted 1 hour before services. Because of Rowan’s love for dogs, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Animal Human Society, Woodbury Minnesota. Donation slips will be available at each service. Kandt Tetrick Funeral Home of St. Paul, MN is handling the arrangements.
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Donna Norrine Gamache Donna Norrine Gamache, age 93 of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Neighbors of Dunn County Assisted Living in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Donna Norrine Gamache w was born on November 13, 11926 in Clayton, Wisconsin. S She was one of a set of twins b born to Victor and Daisy ((Spring) Baker. She gradua ated from Turtle Lake High S School in 1946. Being one of n nine children Donna could a always find something to k keep herself busy. On July 225, 1946 she was united iin marriage to Burtrum Gamache and together they had two children, Arthur and Bonnie. They made their home in Range, Wisconsin and she worked for Fabri-tek in Amery for 7 years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1970. She moved into the twin cities and she worked at the Army ammunition plant in New Brighton, Minnesota. She later took a job at Federal Cartridge and returned to her home in Range, Wisconsin. She was an active member of the Elim Lutheran Church in Range and enjoyed planting flowers around the Church. She enjoyed taking care of her own yard and maintaining her flower gardens there as well. Time spent in the outdoors was always good time for her. In 2011, she started experiencing some health issues which prevented her from doing those things she loved so much. She moved to White Pines Apartments in Menomonie where she was close to her granddaughter, Vanessa. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Della Gamache, Violet Henck, Jean Tarman and Ione Hoffman; brothers, Orrin Baker, Russell Baker, Howard Baker and Ralph Baker; a grandson, Yuri Lenard Gamache. Left to mourn are her children, Arthur (Dianne) Gamache of Amery; a daughter, Bonnie (Larry) Wilson of Naples, Florida; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 12, 2020 with at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place immediately following the service at the Elim Cemetery in Range, Wisconsin. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
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Covid-19 message from Governor Tony Evers SUBMITTED
I wanted to reach out to you today to give you an update on COVID-19 (formerly called the novel coronavirus). COVID-19 is a virus that has not previously infected humans and information about its rate of spread and its effects is still largely unknown, which makes it incredibly important to be highly cautious in dealing with the current situation. Given this, I wanted to give you an update on the work we’ve been doing so far, the current status of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and the steps we are taking to keep families and communities safe. The Department of Health Services (DHS), my administration, and I are taking this issue very seriously, and are continuing to take precautions across Wisconsin. We have also been working with partners at the local and federal levels to provide the most accurate, Tony Evers up-to-date information possible. The information in this email is Wisconsin current as of this morning, March Governor 12, 2020, but please know that as this is a rapidly evolving situation, there will continue to be updates and changes. You can also find the most current information on the DHS website, which has guidance that is updated regularly for travel, self-quarantine, and school districts, among other important information. Earlier this month, I directed the DHS to provide the public and legislators from across the state an informational briefing and give an update on the status of COVID-19. Over the past few weeks, the DHS has also hosted regular informational calls to provide updates to members of the media so we can ensure folks across our state are receiving the most current information we have available. I have also participated in discussions with Vice President Mike Pence and senior administration officials to receive updates on the White House Coronavirus Task Force and to share how Wisconsin and other states are responding to COVID-19. I also know that addressing public health issues like COVID-19 requires collaboration and communication to ensure our efforts are efficient and effective. Members of my administration have been in regular contact with other elected officials and partners at the local, state, and federal levels, so we can work together on preventing and responding to COVID-19. Making sure that folks have access to the healthcare resources, care, and treatment they need is critically important as we continue to work to manage the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. On March 6, Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable and I asked health plan issuers to help Wisconsinites access testing and treatment for COVID-19 and ensure that healthcare is as accessible as possible as we continue to monitor this situation. We requested that health plan issuers waive cost-sharing for COVID-19-related laboratory testing and radiology services, prepare for increased demand for telehealth services, review readiness and responsiveness plans to new COVID-19 cases, and that health plan issuers cover the immunization for COVID-19—in the event that an immunization becomes available—at no cost-sharing for covered members. We also asked that health plan issuers be flexible on prescription drug supply limitations and early refill limitations so folks can get their medication as quickly as possible and without worrying about increased exposure or risk. I have also been working with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin to help secure federal funding to support our efforts in responding to COVID-19 in Wisconsin. On March 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Wisconsin will be receiving more than $10.2 million to support our response and prevention efforts for COVID-19. My administration is working quickly to determine how to best allocate these resources toward prevention and response across our state. On March 11, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. I know that folks across our state continue to be concerned
about the current status of COVID-19 and the work we are doing to prevent further spread in Wisconsin. Earlier today I hosted a press conference to give an update to the people of our state about COVID-19 and I also signed Executive Order #72, which declares a public health emergency in Wisconsin. Executive Order #72 directs the DHS to take all necessary and appropriate measures to prevent and respond to incidents of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and suspends any administrative rules that the DHS finds would increase the health threat or prevent, hinder, or delay our response to the COVID-19 emergency. It also directs the Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in our response to the public health emergency. Additionally, the DHS also issued new guidance regarding mass gatherings, travel, and long-term care and assisted living facilities. Please see the DHS website for these updates We encourage you, your family members, and friends and neighbors to take the necessary precautions and preparations in the event of any continued spread of COVID-19. You can find some additional information below from the CDC as you take these important steps to protect yourselves and your family members. As we continue to receive updates on the status of COVID-19, my administration will be continuing to work to ensure folks and families across Wisconsin have the most accurate and current information. If you have additional questions, please call 608-2661865 or 800-947-3529. PREPARING FOR COVID-19 In the case of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently advises that common symptoms include flu-like symptoms (fever (100° F or higher), cough or sore throat, headache or body aches, and in some cases diarrhea and vomiting) or symptoms of respiratory illness (fever (100° F or higher), cough, and shortness of breath). In order to slow or stop the spread of these illnesses, it is critical to follow the below instructions, which is guidance from the CDC as of 3/11/2020. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. • Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. - The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. - Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 (at home or in a health care setting). • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. - If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. - For information about handwashing, see the CDC’s Handwashing website. - For information specific to healthcare providers, see the CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings. GOVERNOR TONY EVERS www.evers.wi.gov • eversinfo@wisconsin.gov P.O. Box 7863 • Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 266-1212
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Congratulations to the following FFA students for making it to the State Competition in Madison in June. Only First Place goes on to State from this Sectional contest. This is the second time that Amery won every single contest! The event was March 10 in Barron, Wisconsin.
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Bridget Madison (pictured above) was the First Place recipient in Creed Speaking. Third Place was taken by Anarene Evenson.
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Prepared Speaking First Place recipient, Hannah Elmer.
Members of the Parliamentary Procedure Team that took First Place included: Hannah Elmer, Juliana Graff, Jonathan Lorsung, Deidra Meyer, Lucy Curtis, Katherine Elwood and Megan Osero.
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Hailey Clausen (pictured above) was the First Palce recipient in Employment Skills. Third Place was taken by Deidra Meyer.
Courtney Glenna (pictured above) was the Extemporaneous Speaking First Place recipient. Third Place was taken by Jonathan Lorsung. Glenna also took First Place for the Discussion Meet. Third Place was taken by Lucy Curtis.
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STEVENS POINT – Some schools were prevented from putting a state-title trophy on display. But without completion of the WIAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association) state finals for girls and boys basketball, the losses by programs, players and their families are hypothetical. They may have reached their given division’s championship game, then again they may also have been trounced in the opening round and relegated to a quiet ride home. However, the losses for WIAA are definite. The recent proclamation to scrap the boys and
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girls state basketball finals due to concerns about spreading the (COVID-19) coronavirus essentially pulled a financial rug out from under WIAA. The non-profit organization that essentially organizes and supervises high school athletics in Wisconsin relies heavily upon income from these state finals in order to operate and based strictly on the books, this virus couldn’t have arrived in a worse time. “(State finals income) is a large percentage of the (WIAA) budget,” communications director Todd Clark said. “It’s 80-85 percent of our revenue and boys basketball is by far the biggest sport as far as revenue for our operating budget.” The possibility of postponing, if not canceling the state finals, became a realistic scenario early last week as confirmed cases of coronavirus began to rise in the United States. By midweek, word from Madison forced WIAA’s hand, at least regarding boys basketball. WIAA was notified by University of WisconsinMadison that The Kohl Center – which hosts both the high school boys basketball state finals and home games for UW-Madison basketball and hokey – would not be available for the playoff games, scheduled to start this weekend. UW-Green Bay – the host site for the girls basketball state finals – followed suit before the end of the week, also deciding to close its doors for an undetermined amount of time in an effort to prevent spreading the virus. Therefore, multiple days of potential revenue from two different sites were effectively lost for WIAA. According to Clark, financial and emergency planning by WIAA should prevent these
cancelations from becoming catastrophic for the nonprofit. “From what I understand, there’s always a reserve (fund) with state athletic associations,” he said. “We’ve been pretty good about not overspending and from reports we’ve heard, there isn’t financial jeopardy, even though most of the operating budget is derived from (state final) ticket sales. “But we’re still busy trying to figure-out the entire impact.” Clark and other WIAA employees had little time between confirmation of cancelations and the end of the week to research state athletics history, but he doesn’t recall another instance of such postseason scheduling chaos during his time. “We think the last time something like this has happened in Wisconsin was during World War II,” he said. “Some sports had rations and were cuttingdown on miles traveled. That year, they took results from sectionals to determine state champions.” While that won’t be the case in this instance, WIAA and school administrations statewide now shift focus to spring sports, which are likely to have at least a delayed start. Wisconsin governor Tony Evers announced a mandatory temporary close to schools K-12 today, if not earlier. This, just two weeks before the scheduled start of spring sports like baseball and softball. “We’re continuing to talk to health officials and the situation seems to be ever-evolving,” Clark said.
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Solo Ensemble On Thursday, February 13th these Amery music students traveled to St. Croix Falls to participate in the WSMA solo/ ensemble contest. Students performed a prepared solo or ensemble for a judge and then received a rating and feedback on their performance. All the students performed well and represented the Amery School District with pride. In addition, our students earned five out of the seven Best in Site awards! This is a wonderful accomplishment. Amery Middle School has much to be proud of. BEST IN SITE: Haley Pulkrabek, Alex Edwards (instrumental), Flute Choir, Luciana Aizpurua and Grace Williamson, Alex Edwards (vocal) CLASS B FIRST RATINGS: Instrumental Solo – Alex Edwards, Cassandra Nicholas, Ben Lorsung, Carter Kurtzhals, Haley Pulkrabek (mult perc), Haley Pulkrabek (timpani), Hannah Rust, Lily Kasper, Nevaeha Zacharias, Tia Lochner, Shannen Fredrickson Piano Solo – Katie Lester Trombone-Euphonium Duet – Hannah Rust and Shannen Fredrickson Flute Trio – Lily Kasper, Taylor Moulton, and Alex Edwards Flute Choir – Taylor
Moulton, Lily Kasper, Taylor Moulton, Alex Edwards, Addie Amans, Elise Powell and Rylie Pollitt Saxophone Choir – Kylie Burch, Carter Kurtzhals, Lane Andersen, Alex Lester, Peter Markee, Grace Williamson, Ryan Moskal and Luciana Aizpurua Percussion Quartet – Henry Plummer, Haley Pulkrabek, Katie Lester, and Caleb Danielson Misc Duet – Ben Lorsung and Carter Kurtzhals Vocal Solo – Kylie Burch, Kylie Lindahl, Carter Kurtzhals
CLASS C FIRST RATINGS: Instrumental Solo – Zach Osero, Grace Williamson, Luciana Aizpurua, Anna Gould, Natasha Tiry, Alex Lester, Jaedyn Shenton, Katie Lester Piano Solo – Addie Amans, Zach Osero Vocal Solo – Sarah Jensen, Anna Gould, Bella Moody, Grace Williamson, Luciana Aizpurua, Alex Edwards Vocal Duet – Luciana Aizpurua and Grace Williamson; Haley Pulkrabek
and Nevaeha Zacharias Misc. Two-part Vocal Ensemble – Caleb Danielson, Camden Vance, David Williamson, Peter Markee, Ryan Moskal, and Alex Lester; Nataleigh Black, Julie Gehl, and Kylie Lindahl Misc. Vocal Ensemble – Veronica Stewart, Kylie Burch, Nevaeha Zacharias, Sierra Gomoll, and Cassie Nicholas CLASS C SECOND RATINGS: Instrumental Solo – Gracie Johnston, Ryan Moskal
Vocal Solo – Nataleigh Black Vocal Duet – Kylie Lindahl and Camden Vance Misc. Two-part Vocal Ensemble – Zariah Anderson, Alexis Repka, Maren Dodge, and Bella Moody; Katelin Graski, Taylor Will, Hannah Rosenberg, and Rylie Pollitt Misc. Vocal Ensemble – Grace Williamson, Anna Gould, Ali Hoffman, Alex Edwards, Hadassah Ingham, Lyla Stone, Luciana Aizpurua, Siri Yuhas, and Lily Kasper
CLASS B SECOND RATINGS: Trumpet Trio – Tia Lochner, Nevaeha Zacharias, and David Williamson Misc. Duet – Cassandra Nicholas and Kylie Burch Misc. Trio – Sierra Gomoll, Cassandra Nicholas, and Nevaeha Zacharias Clarinet Choir – Cassandra Nicholas, Sierra Gomoll, Charlee Schroeder, Gracie Johnston and Hailey Marciniak Instrumental Solo – Charlee Schroeder Piano Solo – Grace Williamson, Shannen Fredrickson Vocal Solo – Charlee Schroeder Vocal Duet – Kylie Burch and Cassandra Nicholas SUBMITTED
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The Wisconsin 4-H Quiz Bowl and Skillathon contests were both held on Saturday, March 7 at the University of Wisconsin Madison Animal Sciences Building. Live-
stock Quiz Bowl, in its 16th year, is a competition where questions are about beef, sheep, swine and meat goat topics and students use a buzzer in order to answer. Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to
questions posed by a judge. Each match has both an individual and toss-up question round. A group discussion round is included in the senior division to simulate the national competition.
MIILWAUKEE (AP) — After 23 years, the five-county sales tax that paid for construction of Miller Park in Milwaukee will end March 31. Members of the board that oversees the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District decided unanimously Tuesday to end the tax, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. The 0.1% sales tax has been in effect in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Racine counties. The tax was instituted in 1996 to pay for the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill last November to end the tax by Aug. 31. The tax has collected about $605 million to pay for the stadium’s construction and operation. Since 2001, the Brewers have paid $19.8 million in rent and another $106.8 million to maintain and improve the ballpark.
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BUNDT PAN CORNISH HEN Combine: 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp. pepper Rub 1 Cornish hen inside and out with above. Put then into bundt pan with tail down over the tube piece. Put into pan: 1/4 c. chicken broth Add around chicken: 2 lemon wedges Bake at 350˚ for an hour or until done. This cake begins with a spice cake mix. Add a butterscotch glaze and it is even more tasty.
APPLE-SPICE BUNDT CAKE Combine and beat two minutes: 1 spice cake mix (regular size) 1 c. milk 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 eggs Add and combine, then put into sprayed/greased 10-12 c. bundt pan: 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped (about 2 c.) Bake at 325˚40-45 minutes or until done (toothpick test).Cool for 15 minutes in pan on wire rack and then remove cake and cool completely on wire rack. Put cooled cake onto plate. For the butterscotch glaze, beat together until smooth: 2 T. butter, softened 1 c. powdered sugar 3 T. butterscotch topping 2 T. milk Drizzle onto cake and let glaze run down the sides. If you’d like to make your own Italian Seasoning, here is a recipe.
Have one unbaked 9” pie crust ready. Beat together: 1 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. butter, melted 3/4 c. light corn syrup 3 eggs Stir in: 1-1/2 c. pecan halves or pieces Pour into crust. Put crust on a cookie sheet and bake at 375˚ for about 40 minutes or until center is set. If your crust is browning too fast, cover edges with foil or a pie crust protector to avoid excessive browning. Cool 30 minutes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled before serving. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Serves 6-8. Tips: Remember to tighten the cap well on your syrup and store it upside down to prevent syrup from molding. When brown sugar is called for in a recipe, it is always packed in the cup for an accurate measure.
Annual ice breaking ritual begins at DuluthSuperior harbor DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A U.S. Coast Guard cutter has started ice breaking activities in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, an annual ritual that signals the approach of spring. The cutter Alder began cleared the channels Tuesday for the upcoming shipping season. It’s so the 1,000-foot long ships loaded with taconite, coal, limestone and other cargo can maneuver through without getting stuck. Minnesota Public Radio News says the Coast Guard is also responsible for maintaining the ports in Two Harbors and Silver Bay and may help break ice in the Thunder Bay, Ontario harbor. The Great Lakes shipping season begins March 25 when the Soo Locks open between Lake Superior and lakes Huron and Michigan. High water levels have delayed the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway on the eastern side of the lakes by two weeks.
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March powder Mother Nature, in eager hope for spring, powders the contours of her waiting face, with the cool and pretty, fluffy touch, of late snowflakes, dotted through sky space.
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HOMEMADE ITALIAN SEASONING Combine and put into airtight container: 1/4 c. dried basil 2 T. dried thyme 2 T. dried oregano 2 T. dried rosemary 2 T. dried marjoram 2 T. dried coriander 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. sugar Stores up to about 3 months. Remember to date the container. This is a quick way to make a chicken pot pie without making crusts. It’s great for your leftover chicken.
IMPOSSIBLY EASY CHICKEN POT PIE Mix together: 1-2/3 c. mixed vegetables (or your favorites) 1 c. cut-up cooked chicken. 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup Put into a 9” ungreased glass pie plate. Stir together and pour over the above: 1 c. baking mix (or original Bisquick) 1/2 c. milk 1 egg Bake at 400˚ for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4-6. You can make an easy pecan pie for dessert. Use a store-bought crust or make your own. You will need 1 unbaked pie crust. Make this recipe ahead so it can cool.
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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Change‌is always coming, how do you deal with it? Are you a go-with-the-flow type, do you just cope with it or do you fight the change? According to www.positive-changes-coach. com there are seven tips we can all use to help deal with change in a healthy way. But first, when change is coming, we need to adjust our thinking by starting to deal with the change as a process, reframe your thinking about it and remember to breathe and be flexible. Of course, when you hear these things you think, that is easier said than done, right? Start with simply noticing that you are in the middle of change and change is a part of all of us. Face your feelings about what is going on, figure out when to accept and when to reject change, welcome change as an opportunity, choose your thoughts and attitudes about each change, learn to relax and set some smart goals, and a as a bonus tip communicate with supportive people who can help you deal with stress. Health & Wellness Expo: After much consideration we have decided to postpone our Expo for a later date, please stay tuned for an updated date. We are still looking for vendors that want to share their healthy products with us. Call 715-268-6605 or email aaccjen@outlook. com for more details. Then & Now: We would love it if you would share a picture of you from when you were young; such as your senior photo and a current photo as well. We will hang them in the center to share with all our members. Call or stop in and see Jen for more details. 2020 Memberships are due! Stop in and See Jen or Amanda to pay your dues and update your information.
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Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He battles monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley has been put through so many tests–some work, some don’t–with drugs that insurance does not always cover. Most adults would have a hard time enduring all of this. This has caused frequent day and overnight trips to Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in St. Paul. Going to school for Bentley has become a challenge, which is so hard for Bentley because he loves school so much! He continues to be strong with all the challenges he is facing. Bentley loves to go KXQWLQJ ÀVKLQJ VSHQGLQJ WLPH ZLWK IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ DQG UHDOO\ HQMR\V school and playing sports (hockey, baseball and football). Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal.
AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC Elena Grace Stewart Elena Grace Stewart, baby girl, 6 lbs 11 oz, was born February 1 to Brittany and Nick Stewart of Amery.
Ryan Paul Grosskreutz Ryan Paul Grosskreutz, baby boy, 6 lbs 15 oz, was born February 4 to Emily Thorud and Christopher Grosskreutz of Clear Lake.
Maecie Rae Lysdahl Maecie Rae Lysdahl, baby girl, 7 lbs 1 oz, was born February 5 to Jeanelle Ritchie and Nicholas Lysdahl of Centuria.
Aurora Theia Armstrong Aurora Theia Armstrong, baby girl, 7 lbs 9 oz, was born February 7 to Jovan Paulzine and Desi Armstrong of Centuria.
Josie Grace Zimmerman Josie Grace Zimmerman, baby girl, 7 lbs 7 oz, was born February 7 to Autumn and Kris Zimmerman of Amery.
Tanetta Lynn Smith Tanetta Lynn Smith, baby girl, 7 lbs 10 oz, was born
February 10 to Kara and Jeffrey Smith of Amery.
Mallory Donna Anderson Mallory Donna Anderson, baby girl, 7 lbs 13 oz, was born February 12 to Jennifer and Ryan Anderson of Amery.
Branigann Ethelbert Ellen Vanwert Branigann Ethelbert Ellen Vanwert, baby girl, 6 lbs 9 oz, was born February 12 to Shannon and Michael Vanwert or Deer Park.
Hudsyn Brooks Jones Hudsyn Brooks Jones, baby boy, 10 lbs 2 oz, was born February 26 to Emily and Jeramy Jones of Balsam Lake.
Lily Ruth Hamack Lily Ruth Hamack, baby girl, 8 lbs 2 oz, was born February 28 to Courtney and Jake Hamack of Luck.
Zander Blake Walton Zander Blake Walton, baby boy, 7 lbs 13 oz, was born February 29 to Katie Mattocks and Zachary Walton of Balsam Lake.
POLK COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Kerry Stephen Carlson and Heather Marie Koziol of Amery are to be married April 9, 2020.
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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Kirby is a 10 month old Boxer-Pug Mix. He has a buff tan coat with a black mask and a docked tail. Kirby is a bundle of Boxer energy. He is bouncy and happy to meet everyone he encounters. Kirby is crate trained, mostly housetrained and will sit for treats. It’s hard for a youngster to contain his enthusiasm but he tries. If you have always wanted a Boxer but are looking for a smaller dog, Kirby is your man. He Is just the right size, not too small and not too big. He is ready to go home. As we have mentioned, early Spring is a slow time for the Arnell shelter. Fewer strays are out and about and litters of kittens have been on hold for the winter months. This Spring, we have the corona virus to contend with. Businesses and schools are shutting down to contain the spread of the virus. Beginning this week, Arnell Humane Society will not be open for business as usual. Animals available for adoption will be seen by appointment only. If you are interested in adopting Kirby or any of our other animals listed as available on our website, please call ahead – 715 268-7387 (PETS). We will discuss your needs and household before making the trip to meet an animal and make an appointment to visit.
If you did not receive a catalog in your mail, you can get a copy at the Amery & Deer Park libraries, Amery Schools, other locations around town, or view it online. Check it out! Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220. All Amery Community Education sponsored activities, events and trips through April 13 have been cancelled. This is unfortunate, yet necessary for the health of our communities. If there is an opportunity to reschedule, registrants will be contacted, but at this time, we are not attempting to reschedule since the current situation with COVID-19 is changing so rapidly. Community Ed classes, events and trips that are affected include the following: • Basketball Open Gym on Sunday • Adult Dance classes • Martial Arts Club • Robotics and Little Engineers • ATV Safety • Floral Design: 101 & Easter Centerpiece classes • Rumble Jumble Open Gym • Yoga after school at Farm Table • Piano Lessons • Estate Planning Workshop • Basketball Adult League • Pickleball Open Gym • Barn Quilt Workshop • Soccer Camp for Girls • Trip to The Music Man • Gymnastics Spring Session • Glass Mosaics Windowpane • Play and Learn at the library We hope to be back in late April and May with our usual programming. Stay tuned!
We will continue to be here for strays in need of a place to find safety, by appointment. If you find a stray dog or cat, please call before coming to the shelter. We may know who is missing a pet and be able to help you reunite them without making the trip to the shelter. In an effort to protect the public, our staff and volunteers, Arnell is suspending social visits with the animals for the next two weeks. We will update this policy as the response to the outbreak advances. Thank you for helping us be proactive in our attempt to limit the spread of the corona virus in our community. Visit our website to view animals available for adoption and call ahead before coming to adopt or deliver a stray pet. Cats available for adoption are social butterflies, Valyrie and Coraline. Both are young females that like to be in your lap, on your shoulder and sharing your space. They are both super cuddly and playful. Teddy is a big old Tom, Brown Tabby with White mittens and bib. Teddy is a laid back dude. He isn’t one to be held but he sure does look amazingly chill on the sofa. Silver is a Long Hair Male with a Blue coat. He is a large boy, very handsome. Silver is bashful and attaches to his people after introduc-
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tion. He will make a great friend for a quiet household. Kent is a young man, 10 months, Tabby and White. He is a great cat, loves attention and enjoys play with others. In addition to Kirby, Harper is our only other dog available for adoption. She is a Heeler-Rottie Mix. She has a black and tan coat and energy to burn chasing squirrels, sniffing the breeze and helping with yard chores. Harper loves life and wants to be a big part of yours. Thank you for understanding and abiding by the new restrictions in place at the shelter. We hope these efforts will limit the effects of the corona virus in our community. To contact the shelter in advance, please call: 715 2687387 (PETS), visit our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and stay healthy. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery.
Adriane Gianlupi, MD Pulmonory Disease & Critical Care Medicine OakLeaf Clinics welcomes Dr. Gianlupi Available for appointments starting March 2020
Dr. Gianlupi specializes in Pulmonary (lung) and Critical Care Medicine, treating patients with all types of lung diseases. “I believe in empowering my patients through education about their disease process and treatment options. I encourage patients to actively participate in the decision making regarding their diagnosis and treatment.” ADRIANE GIANLUPI, MD PULMONORY DISEASE & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE BOARD CERTIFIED
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Dr. Gianlupi has been practicing for over 30 years, most of those spent in Eau Claire. Dr. Gianlupi received her Medicine Degree from Federal University of Rio Grande Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in 1990. She completed her residency at Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, WI in 1995 and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine at University of California - Davis Health System, Sacramento, CA in 1998.
Wearing and Wishing Green Don’t forget to wear the green, celebrate with your colleen, your shilelagh, what I mean; Here comes St. Patrick’s day. No threat implied, embrace the fun; a jig do for your favorite one, a leprechaun his tricks has done, in his deceitful way. Cease seeking for that pot of gold, the rainbow in its end can hold, that rascal, misleading you, has told. Just laugh the myth away. Enjoy a pot of Irish stew; wish your friend a blessing true; God’s Hands, it declares for you, wear green and hail the day. Carol Morfitt Welch
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Spring officially begins on Thursday! Spring Is In The Air‌and yes, the calendar even says that officially Spring begins on Thursday! That sounds wonderful, let’s hope that Mother Nature is checking out the calendar! They say that time flies when you are Pounding having fun, well I guess that is very the true. 35 years ago this Pavement week, I started selling Pam Humpal advertising here at the Amery Free Press. Can you believe it? During that time I have met many new friends around town and the surrounding communities, plus have had a great work family those 35 years. Thank you to everyone for being there for me through thick and thin‌now I am going for 40 years! “Meet Your Amery Businessâ€?‌this week’s featured business is WESTconsin Credit Union. The credit union was
founded over 80 years ago. They can help you out with all your financial needs. The WESTconsin Credit Union office is located on the south end of Amery. As I have been mentioning the last couple of weeks, there is a benefit being planned for my grandson, Bentley, who is dealing with undiagnosed health issues the last few years. With everything being shutdown because of the Coronavirus, Bentley’s benefit has being moved to Saturday, May 9. Hopefully by then the world will be back to some what normal conditions. Thank you for everyone’s prayers and thoughtfulness. Happy Birthday to my niece, Lydia, who will be 10 years old on March 19. Enjoy your special day! With all sports being shut down because of the Coronavirus, my grandson, Gavin, did not get to skate in their last hockey tournament of the season. I had a great time following the Squirt team to their games this year‌good job kids! I have attached their team pic-
Gavin’s Squirt Team.
ture-Gavin is standing in the back row of the skaters third from the right. Yes the world has been turned upside down with the Coronavirus. Please be aware of all the closings, postponed events, new hours, etc. that the area businesses/organizations are experi-
GARDEN VARIETY
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Garden Basics Garden Variety Julie Kuehl Polk County Master Gardener
Do you ever find yourself wondering what certain garden terms mean? The following are some common terms you may come across. It is time to start planning your
vegetable garden. I am including suggested space and planting needs (depending on your garden size) of some of the more common vegies. Next month I’ll give you some pointers on container gardening – both flowers and vegetables. Any questions or topic suggestions contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com
COMMON TERMS
Don’t forget you can attend the Polk County Master Gardeners meeting and speaker at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake at 6PM on second Monday of the month. Check paper for topic for meeting speaker. Think Spring!!
Following the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommendation of cancelling non-essential gatherings, the Amery Area Public Library has decided to suspend all library programs, storytimes, and drop-in events for both adults and youth until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and update our patrons of any changes. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment. Please contact us with any questions by phone at 715-268-9340 or by email at library@amerylibrary.org.
SUGGESTED SPACE AND PLANTING NEEDS
Term
Meaning
Annual
Planted every year
Biennial
Planted one year and blooms second year
Perennial
Comes back every year
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encing. No matter how confusing and frustrating this may seem, we have to remember that the main goal is to keep everyone healthy. Prayers to everyone as we deal with this situation. Have a good week!
Vegetable
Distance Between Rows
Distance Between Plant/Seed
Snap Beans (bush type)
18-24"
3-4" seeds
Engineered plant created by crossing two closely related plants
Cucumbers
48-60"
12' plant
Lettuce
12-18"
4-6" seeds
Any plant that is difficult to control
Onion Sets
12-24"
2" bulb sets
Peppers
24-36"
18-24" plants
Potatoes
24-30"
12-18" seed potatoes
Compost
Decayed plant material used as a soil conditioner
Fertilizer
Used to help plant growth and production
Hardening Off
Slowly exposing plants to outside conditions
Pinching
Removing tip of plant to encourage growing
Radishes
6-12"
1-2" seeds
Deadheading
Removing dead flowers to encourage more blooms
Spinach
12-18"
3-4" seeds
Tomatoes
24-36"
36-48" plants
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Club 53, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 27 of 32 Division 1 Tac Two ................................................136 Shoreview ............................................ 117 Division 2 Gary’s Electric......................................121 Dick’s Fresh Market ...........................64 High Games: Bob Albee 215-201, Jim Swanson 209-244, Gary Nottam 226, Rod Gehrman 215-225, Bob Gillis 209, 209, Todd Zemke 254, Dan Boe 221, Chris Wolter 213. High Series: Bob Albee 588, Jim Swanson 625, Rod Gehrman 612, Bob Gillis 597, Todd Zemke 598, Chris Wolter 561. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 26 of 32 Garibaldi’s..............................................87 Club 53 ...................................................80 Noah Insurance....................................97 Chet Johnson Drug .............................76 High Games: Bill Peterson 203-224268, Kelly Fitzgerald 210-222, Wade Prindle 258-279-256, Ed Flanum 203-204, Scott Sorenson 221-201, Will Schaffer 234. High Series: Bill Peterson 695, Kelly Fitzgerald 624, Wade Prindle 793, Ed Flanum 584, Scott Sorenson 591, Will Schaffer 617. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 26 of 32 Division 1 Alibi Bar .............................................123.5 Preferred Lawn.................................... 81 Division 2 Amery Fire Department .................103 Club 53 ................................................92.5 High Games: Denis Carteron 212, Jerod Wollan 234, Chris Sobottka 220, Dave Fox 202, Joel Hanson 216205, Beau Gorres 244-203-215. High Series: Jerod Wollan 581, Joel Hanson 609, Dan Boe 568, Beau Gorres 662. THURS/FRI NIGHT LADIES Week 27 Division 1 Northwest Communications .........118 Amery Fire Department .................103
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Spare Time Bowling Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 27 of 29 Bowlin Buddies...................................68 Spare Time Bowl................................66 LakePlace.com ................................... 63 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 54 Countyline Dairy..................................53 Austad’s Super Valu...........................47 Little Debbies ...................................... 42 Becker’s Trucking ............................... 39 High Games: Renee Glowe 238234-208, Judy Ullom 235, Debbie Thill 206, Heidi VanHeuklom 201-192, Deanne Moravitz 190, Jen Huebner 190, Orreen Nottom 184. High Series: Renee Glowe 675, Heidi Van Heuklom 576, Judy Ullom 553, Orreen Nottom 512, Michelle Hollister 509.
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VOTERS ENCOURAGED TO VOTE ABSENTEE FOR APRIL 7 ELECTION POLK COUNTY, WI – Because of the COVID-19, voters are strongly urged to act now to vote absentee for the April 7th Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary. If your name or address has changed since the last election, you need to register with your current information. You can check your registration status at https://myvote.wi.gov, click on “My Voter Info.” If you know you are registered but cannot ¿nd yourself on the website, you should contact your clerk or Wisconsin Elections Commission. There is possibly a typo in the spelling of your name or your date of birth. Voters who cannot ¿nd themselves on MyVote should call their municipal clerk’s of¿ce or call the Wisconsin Elections Commission at 866-VOTE-WIS (866-8683947) or 608-261-8005. How to Register to Vote by the Deadline Wednesday, March 18 is the deadline for electors to register to vote by mail or online for the Presidential Preference Primary and Spring Election. After this date, electors must register in person in the municipal clerk’s of¿ce or at the polling place on Election Day. According to state law, mailed voter registration forms must be postmarked no later than the third Wednesday before the election. Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. the same day. Online voter registration is available at https://myvote. wi.gov. There are two ways you can register using the website: • People with a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card whose address is current with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation can complete their online registration immediately. People who need to update their address with DOT can accomplish that online and complete their online registration. • People without a Wisconsin driver license or state ID card can ¿ll out the voter registration form online, then print it, sign it and mail it to their municipal clerk’s of¿ce along with a proof-of residence document. The website has detailed instructions. If you do not have a printer where you are, you can save the completed form as a PDF and make arrangements to have a family member or a friend with a printer, or a copy center, to print it for you. Voter registration forms that can be printed and ¿lled out by hand are also available here in English: https:// elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-¿llable Voter registration forms that can be printed and ¿lled out by hand are also available here in Spanish: https:// elections.wi.gov/forms/el-131-spanish
Blank voter registration forms are also available at the clerk’s of¿ce. Remember, the deadline to register online or by mail is Wednesday, March 18. Voters who miss the deadline may also register in their municipal clerk’s of¿ce until the Friday before the election, April 3 or at the polls on election day. How to Request an Absentee Ballot There are several ways registered voters can request absentee ballots. If they have internet access, the easiest way is to sign up at MyVote Wisconsin, https:// myvote.wi.gov. Just look for the “Vote Absentee” button near the top of the page. On a mobile phone, use the menu button in the upper right corner of the website. There is a threestep process that starts with putting in your name and date of birth, followed by requesting your ballot. If you don’t already have a photo ID on ¿le with your clerk’s of¿ce, you can upload a copy. Mobile phone users can take a picture and upload it to MyVote. Absentee ballot requests submitted this way go directly to your clerk’s of¿ce, and you can track your ballot by returning to the website. Voters can also request absentee ballots by mailing, emailing or faxing their municipal clerk’s of¿ce. You can ¿nd your clerk’s contact information on MyVote Wisconsin. These requests must be accompanied by a copy of your photo ID. If you already have a photo ID on ¿le from previous absentee requests under your current registration, you will not need to provide it again. Voters who are inde¿nitely con¿ned, meaning they may have dif¿culty getting to the polls for reason of age, illness, in¿rmity, or disability are not required to provide a photo ID. Voters in care facilities can have a representative of the facility con¿rm the resident’s identity instead of providing a photo ID. More information on photo ID and exemptions can be found at bringit.wi.gov. The deadline for registered voters to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you is the Thursday before the election, April 2. However, municipal clerks urge voters not to wait, due to possible delays in mail delivery. If you get an absentee ballot mailed to you, you can still decide to vote at the polls on Election Day if you haven’t returned it. Your absentee ballot must be received in your clerk’s of¿ce or at your polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
CITY OF AMERY Patty Bjorklund, Clerk 120 Center St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7486 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Sally Pickard, Clerk 858 60th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2926 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
TOWN OF ALDEN Christine Genung, Clerk 183 155th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Phone 715-248-7859 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Tuesday & Thursday
TOWN OF CLAYTON Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk 164 70th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2564 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER JoAnn Agne, Clerk 612 US Hwy. 8 Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-6506 In person absentee voting by appointment
TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Janelle Johnson, Clerk 209 50th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2189 In person absentee voting by appointment
TOWN OF BEAVER Wendy Coleman, Clerk 1541 Cty. Hwy. T Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Phone 715-986-4725 In person absentee voting by appointment
TOWN OF GARFIELD Sue Knutson, Clerk 690 Minneapolis St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4414 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
TOWN OF LINCOLN Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 661 85th St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4747 In-person absentee voting will take place Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Glennis Lynch, Clerk 319 1st Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 715-455-1432 In person absentee voting by appt. VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Dave Fall, Clerk PO Box 63 Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2460 In person absentee voting during all of¿ce hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-Noon or by appt. VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Al Bannink, Clerk 350 4th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Phone 715-263-2157 In person absentee voting during all of¿ce hours
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The Amery City Council met on March 6, 2020 at City Hall – Council Chambers. Mayor, Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Roll Call: Interim City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund conducted Roll Call. Present: Mayor, Paul Isakson. Council President, Tim Strohbusch. Alderpersons, Julie Riemenschneider, Rick Van Blaricom, Kris Vicker (Arrived at 2:20 p.m.), Sarah Flanum, and Chad Leonard. Absent: None. Staff Present: Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund; and Management Analyst-Deputy Clerk, Ben Jansen. Others present: Members of the Public. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Mayor, Paul Isakson led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. New Business: 1. Discussion/Action: SEH Inspection Report for Bremer Bank Building. Alderperson, Flanum noted that the report didn’t uncover anything that she did not expect. Her question is should we do everything on the list to be modernized? The original building was constructed in 1965 as a two-story building. Additions were constructed in both 1978 and 1982. The 1978 addition added a drive-up teller window and canopy to the west side of the building and in 1982 a three-story building was constructed to the north side of the original building. The inspection noted that a significant interior renovation will be required and the building exterior is in good condition. Recommendations are intended to provide an overview of the major improvements recommended. The list is not all inclusive of the items that may be required to be upgraded or replaced as part of a major building renovation. The list is as follows:
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jordyn Kyler Troff By (Petitioner) Amanda L. Anderson Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 20CV62 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jordyn Kyler Troff To: Jordyn Kyler Anderson Birth Certificate: Jordyn Kyler Anderson IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be
heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Daniel J. Tolan Polk County Justice Center, Branch 1, 1005 W Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on May 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: Daniel Tolan Circuit Court Judge February 23, 2020 (March 3, 10, 17)
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• Have a hazardous materials assessment completed for the building to verify if asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials are present prior to any renovation work being completed. • Replace site pavement at south building entrance to eliminate trip hazards and maintain handicapped accessible entry. • Repair / tuck point masonry planter walls. • Replace settled sidewalk on north side of the building to provide proper site drainage away from the building. • Replace uninsulated windows along west façade or drive-up teller area. • Provide handicapped accessible entry ramp to northern building public entrance. • Repair roofing systems along east side overhang to stop actively leaking roofing. • Install code compliant hand and guardrails on all interior and exterior stairs. • Provide accessible restrooms and increase quantity of restrooms to meet repurposed occupancy of building. • Modernize elevator systems and cab finishes. • Modernize and expand fire sprinkler systems to provide proper coverage for future planned use and to meet current code. • Provide code compliant fire alarm system throughout building to meet needs of future planned use. • Replace galvanized water piping. • Modernize HVAC heating, cooling, ventilation and controls systems for building future use. • Modernize electrical, lighting and communication systems. • Interior emergency egress lighting does not exist and should be provided. • Exterior emergency egress lighting does not exist and should be provided. • The 1982 addition utilizes the ceiling space a return air plenum. Further investigation is required
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jaxyn Karl Troff By (Petitioner) Amanda L. Anderson Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 20CV61 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jaxyn Karl Troff To: Jaxyn Karl Anderson Birth Certificate: Jaxyn Karl Anderson IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court
of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Daniel J. Tolan Polk County Justice Center, Branch 1, 1005 W Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on May 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: Daniel Tolan Circuit Court Judge February 23, 2020 (March 3, 10, 17)
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Wisconsin high school graduation rates increase in 2019 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nine out of 10 students in the class of 2019 completed high school within four years, continuing an upward trend, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction reported Tuesday. The state's graduation rate has increased 1.6% over the past five years. It is 90% in 2019, up from 89.6 percent in 2018 and 88.6% in 2017. There were also improvements
among smaller subgroups of students, including blacks, Hispanics and those learning how to speak English. Black students in the class of 2019 graduated in four years at 71.3%. That is a 2-point increase from the previous year, and a 7.3 point improvement over the past five years. The 82.8% graduation rate for Hispanic students increased a half-point between 2018 and 2019.
English-language learners saw a 4.5 percentage point increase from the prior year, with a 74.6% graduation rate in 2019. That was up 12.4 points over the past five years, the education department said. State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor called it a positive trend and attributed it to the “tireless work and dedication of our teachers and students.'
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to determine if all electrical material and equipment is rated to be installed in a plenum ceiling. • The elevator does not have a disconnecting means in the elevator equipment room for cab lighting. • The panel serving emergency exit sign is fed before the main overcurrent protection in the service. This is no longer allowed by Code. Several members of the audience voiced concerns of how the building will be funded and what the costs of the remodeling would be. Interim City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Bjorklund noted that there is a purchase agreement in place currently. The date to sign the document for purchase is Monday – March 9, 2020. The final paperwork is slated to be complete on March 24, 2020. There was concern from members of the audience if the size of the building could accommodate the space needs of the current library. It was mentioned that the ceilings in the lower level were not high enough for the shelving needs. Discussion ensued. Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Van Blaricom to wait to possibly purchase the Bremer Bank Building until such time cost estimates for the building were provided by SEH. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Motion by Council Chairperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider to adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/CMTW/CMC Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer **These Minutes will be reviewed and possibly approved at the next City Council Meeting and are to be considered Draft Minutes. (March 17)
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Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Amery Public Library Conference Room Amery, WI 1. Call to order/Set the agenda/Official Notice in Amery Free Press 2. Members Present 3. Reports: a. Approval of Board of Commissioners’ Meeting July 20, 2019 b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c. Update on Grant Applications i. Clean Boats/Clean Water grant for 2020 approval ii. Clean Boats/Clean Water grant for 2019 funds received iii. WI Waterways Commission - Application Submitted - Meeting April 14th in Wausau - Funding request for new harvester iv. Healthy Lakes Projects - Grant extended with carryover for 2020 4. Action Items: a. Consideration/approval of 3 additional No Wake Zone markers b. Approval of the Audit Committee Report for July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. c. Notification that weed harvesting permit for 2020 was approved on Oct. 2019 by DNR d. Discussion regarding a concern raised of who’s liable if dam failed e. Set dates for summer Commissioners’ meeting and annual meeting 5. Other Concerns 6. Positive Points 7. Adjournment WNAXLP
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SEASONAL DRIVERS Applicants must have a clean driving record, Class B CDL or willing to obtain a Farm Service CDL and a current Fed Med Card. Ideal candidates will have the ability to operate delivery equipment and follow directions. Candidates must meet all company core values: positive attitude, flexibility, speed, integrity and continuous improvement. Please apply online at www.federatedcoops.com. Click “Careersâ€?. “Value for lifeâ€? ~ Agronomy • Energy • Retail
Platbooks are available at the Free Press Amery Area Community Center is seeking a
FULL TIME DIRECTOR Interested Candidates Should: • Be a people oriented person with the ability to motivate and utilize volunteers, and provide customer service to members • Possess excellent communication skills to advocate for the center within the community • Be able to creatively develop, coordinate, and schedule center activities • Have good computer skills, with knowledge of the internet and social media to further promote the center and activities • Be capable of developing and conducting fundraising programs and events • Have the ability to manage a large facility and administer rentals Applications accepted until April 3, 2020 Please send resume or questions to: jobapp@amerytel.net or mail to 706 Pondhurst Circle, Amery, WI 54001
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake Administrative Office Applications are presently being accepted from qualified candidates to provide general clerical support on an asneeded, call staff basis at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Administrative Office in Shell Lake. Primary responsibility is to provide first rate customer service to Shell Lake visitors and meeting participants, which shall include but will not be limited to serving as receptionist, answering/ routing calls on the main switchboard, coordinating arrangements for use of the Shell Lake conference center facilities, & providing hospitality services for groups and individuals using the center. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment
All positions will require a background check and drug screening.
For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2020
WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator
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The School District of Turtle Lake has the following positions available:
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - MIDDLE SCHOOL The School District of Turtle Lake has an opening for a long-term substitute teacher for middle school special education beginning on March 23, 2020. Appropriate Wisconsin DPI Certification or current substitute teacher license is required. Preference will be given to candidates licensed in special education. Candidates should apply through WECAN. For more information: contact Jason Hinze @ jhinze@turtlelake.k12.wi.us or 715-986-4470, Ext. 2023 The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
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LONGTERM SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR Lien Elementary School March 23rd - May 7th Mon-Fri, 6.5 hours per day Wages based on qualifications Contact Brad Baumgartner at (715) 268-9771 ext. 370 The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.
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COUNTER SALESPERSON – Full-Time & BeneÀts
Submit your resume in person or online to: Lampert Lumber, Attn: Richard Smith 201 Keller Ave S., Amery, WI 54001 rsmith@LampertLumber.com Application deadline is March 2020.
WITC is looking for a full-time Human Resources Technician to provide administrative support to the HR Department by assisting other staff in carrying out operational responsibilities and providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. This position will assist with Collegewide recruitment process, onboarding of new employees, payroll processing and assist in the administration of all benefits programs offered by the College.
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2020
Amery, WI location ‹”•– ƒÂ?Â? ‘ˆ ƒŽ†™‹Â? ‹• •‡‡Â?‹Â?‰ ƒ Â’ÂƒÂ”Â–ÇŚÂ–Â‹Â?‡ —’ –‘ ÂˆÂ—ÂŽÂŽÇŚÂ–Â‹Â?‡ Â?‹˜‡”•ƒŽ ‡ŽŽ‡”Ǥ ˆĎ?‹…‡ Ž‘…ƒ–‹‘Â?• ‹Â?…Ž—†‡ ƒŽ•ƒÂ? ƒÂ?‡ǥ Lampert Lumber has been in business since 1887. ’”‹Â?‰ ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ‡Â›ÇĄ Ž—Â? ‹–› ‘” ƒŽ†™‹Â?Ǥ ”‘˜‹†‡• ‡š…‡’–‹‘Â?ƒŽ DRIVER/LUMBERYARD REP DRIVER/LUMBERYARD REP We provide comprehensive training. Great opportunities …—•–‘Â?‡” •‡”˜‹…‡ ‹Â?…Ž—†‹Â?‰ ‡ˆĎ?‹…‹‡Â?– ƒÂ?† ƒ……—”ƒ–‡ for advancement. Come grow your career with us! –”ƒÂ?•ƒ…–‹‘Â? ’”‘…‡••‹Â?‰ǥ –ƒÂ?‹Â?‰ †‡’‘•‹–•ǥ Â™Â‹Â–ÂŠÂ†Â”ÂƒÂ™ÂƒÂŽÂ•ÇĄ ƒÂ?† –”ƒÂ?•ˆ‡”• ˆ‘” …—•–‘Â?‡”•Ǥ ƒ› ƒŽ•‘ ’”‘˜‹†‡ •‡”˜‹…‡• ˆ‘” LUMBERYARD REP/DRIVER – Full Time & BeneĂ€ts ’”‡’ƒ‹† Â…ÂƒÂ”Â†Â•ÇĄ Â…ÂƒÂ•ÂŠÂ‹Â‡Â”ÇŻÂ• …Š‡…Â?•ǥ Â?‘Â?‡› ‘”†‡”•ǥ …ƒ•Š‹Â?‰ Responsibilities include building delivery loads, „‘Â?†•ǥ ‡–…Ǥ ”‘˜‹†‡• ƒ••‹•–ƒÂ?…‡ –‘ …—•–‘Â?‡”• ˆ‘” ’”‘†—…–• operating forklift, unloading trucks, delivering materials COUNTER SALESPERSON SALESPERSON ƒÂ?† •‡”˜‹…‡• ƒÂ?† ƒ†˜‹•‹Â?‰ …—•–‘Â?‡”• ‘ˆ ƒ……‘—Â?– ƒÂ?† to job sites, assisting customers in yard,COUNTER maintaining „ƒÂ?Â?‹Â?‰ •‡”˜‹…‡ ‘’–‹‘Â?• ƒ˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡ ƒÂ?† ƒŽ•‘ ”‡ˆ‡” …—•–‘Â?‡”• yard in a clean and organized fashion, inventory counts, –‘ ‘–Š‡” „ƒÂ?Â? †‡’ƒ”–Â?‡Â?–• ĥ ƒ’’”‘’”‹ƒ–‡ ˆ‘” ƒ††‹–‹‘Â?ƒŽ and other duties assigned while observing all safety •‡”˜‹…‡•Ǥ Â?•—”‡• …‘Â?’Ž‹ƒÂ?…‡ ™‹–Š ƒŽŽ •–ƒ–‡ ƒÂ?† ˆ‡†‡”ƒŽ rules and regulations. A successful candidate will have ”‡‰—Žƒ–‹‘Â?• ƒÂ?† Žƒ™•Ǥ ”‹Â?ƒ”› Ž‘…ƒ–‹‘Â? ‹• –Š‡ ƒŽ•ƒÂ? ƒÂ?‡ a clean driving record, capable of lifting 80 pounds, Ž‘…ƒ–‹‘Â?Ǣ Š‘™‡˜‡” ™‘”Â? Ž‘…ƒ–‹‘Â? ƒÂ?† Š‘—”• Â?ƒ› ˜ƒ”› „› ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong …‘˜‡”ƒ‰‡ Â?‡‡†Ǥ ƒ˜‡”ƒ‰‡ ƒ Â?‹Â? ‘ˆ ʹͲ Č‚ Í´Íś Š”•Ȁ™‡‡Â? ƒÂ?† organizational and communication skills, problem Â?—•– „‡ ƒ„Ž‡ –‘ ™‘”Â? Ď?Ž‡š‹„Ž‡ Š‘—”•Ǥ ƒ˜‡”ƒ‰‡• —’ –‘ ͜Ͳ solver with an eagerness to learn, and a good team Š”•Ȁ™‡‡Â?Ǥ ‡“—‹”‡† –‘ ™‘”Â? ƒ Â?‹Â?‹Â?—Â? ‘ˆ –™‘ ƒ–—”†ƒ› player with an excellent customer service attitude. Â?‘”Â?‹Â?‰ Â•ÂŠÂ‹ÂˆÂ–Â•Č€Â?‘Â?–ŠǤ Responsibilities include providing prompt, quality service to all customers and assist in maintaining store in an attractive, well-displayed condition. Job duties include greeting and assisting customers with their purchases, working the cash register, mixing paint, ordering stock and special-order merchandise, receiving incoming orders, restocking shelves, setting up store displays, assisting with store events, answering phones, maintaining cleanliness of store, and any other assigned duty. Candidate should be customer service focused with a positive, energetic attitude that is able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Prefer someone experienced with computers and the building/hardware industry. Willing to train the right person.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Administrative Office - Shell Lake
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FT Plant Maintenance/ Processing Technician Lakeside Foods - New Richmond, WI Competitive Wages & Excellent Benefits: Paid Vacation & Personal Time, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; 401K, Profit Sharing, Wellness Benefits, a Strong Commitment to Safety, and Opportunities for Growth and Advancement. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and work as a team player. Position requires mandatory OT during production with a rotating day off schedule. Schedule during non-production is Mon-Thurs, 10 hour days.
For More Information: Human Resources, Lakeside Foods, Inc. 660 High Street • New Richmond, WI 715-716-4979 • ekunze@lakesidefoods.com
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To all of our valued customers, Amery Family Restaurant will remain open until further notice. It is important to us that all of our customers remain safe. To aid in this process we will be seating customers at every other table which will lower the capacity to about 50 people at one time. Now we will also be offering a free delivery service in conjunction with curb side pick up. Drive in around the back where the old drive thru is and we’ll bring your order out to you. Delivery service will take place from 8am to 7pm and will be offered within a 10 mile radius on any order. If you are able to come pick up your order we truly appreciate it as this will help us deliver to those who aren’t able to pick up their orders. To place your order give us a call at 715-268-2100. Big or small, we do it all! Stay safe and well! We are looking forward to serving you!!
AMERY FAMILY RESTAURANT 418 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-2100
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Administrative Specialist/Supervisor Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Specialist/ Supervisor at the WITC New Richmond Campus. The Administrative Specialist/Supervisor provides administrative support for the local Associate Campus Administrator/Vice President and serves as unit office manager. Job duties include assisting the Associate Campus Administrator/Vice President in carrying out his/her operational responsibilities and providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers, students, staff, and faculty. This position may supervise divisional support staff relative to organizational structure, and local support staff including the Conference Center personnel, duplication, and call staff as applicable at their home campus location. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2020 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711
Seasonal Employment Lakeside Foods - New Richmond, WI Lakeside is looking to fill a variety of Seasonal Job Positions available from June through November including: • Field Harvest Operators • Raw Product Data Entry & Tracking Asst. Leads • Raw Product Grade & Tare Asst. Leads • HR/Floor Asst. Leads • Machine Operators • Production Floor Asst. Leads • QA Technicians • Forklift Drivers • Spotter Truck Operator *Training is provided for all job positions.
Nancy Scott’s
Voyager Village Farmers & Crafters Market*
...Is looking for local vendors to bring their products to our customers.
Fridays 6/19/20 - 9/11/20 - 2pm to 6pm The purpose of the market is to be an outlet for local produce, food and craft producers and a valuable source of fresh foods and unique products for our customers. IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU’D LIKE TO SELL, PLEASE CONTACT US.
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Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:
MOLD MAKER 1st Shift Job Description: The purpose of this position is to build, repair, and alter, molds and fixtures of extremely complex and precise nature. Develop strategies in fabricating molds, using the most suitable machining practices. This will be accomplished with minimal instructions. General Responsibilities: Work cooperatively with fellow employees and provide guidance whenever needed. If assigned, supervise an apprentice in an efficient manner. Operate all equipment in the shop efficiently. Diagnose and correct problems in complicated molds, tools and fixtures. Has complete knowledge in the use and application of all tool steels and related materials for the building of complicated molds. Grind and fit components together with tolerances of .0002. Will inspect /Q.C. parts per customer’s CAD files and have working knowledge of S.P.C and geometric tolerance. Plan, schedule and complete job to meet desired delivery date within the amount of time quoted. Build molds from conception drawings/layouts/part models. Read and interpret prints, electronic data, and correct any errors before cutting steel. Disassemble and trouble-shoot problems with a mold and arrive with a plan of action to correct the problem within a reasonable cost and time span. Assemble a complex mold, wire a manifold, and figure out the timing on a rack and gear mold. Produce a quality mold with the best workmanship possible. Perform other related duties as required by the Tool Room Manager. Competencies: High School Diploma with the ability to apply the principles acquired through the study of geometry, better than average computer skills, trigonometry, and 3D CAD skills (Solidworks preferred). Good knowledge Cam software – (Mastercam preferred). Associate degree from trade school in machine tool trades, should have 10+ years of mold building experience. Must have strong skill base in the principles of mold construction keeping tooling maintenance concerns as a high priority. Good communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to operate a fork lift.
T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.
Nicole Gagner: ngagner@ theameryfreepress.com Our office is located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
WANTED! LOCAL FARMERS AND CRAFTERS!!!!!
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For More Information: Human Resources, Lakeside Foods, Inc. 660 High Street • New Richmond, WI 715-716-4979 • ekunze@lakesidefoods.com
www.lakesidefoods.com/carreers M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com
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Jesse Jacob Anderson, 45, St. Croix Falls, transferee failure to apply for new vehicle title, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50. Mark Richard Athey, 59, Comstock, failure to complete registration as required (bear, deer, sharp-tailed grouse, or turkey), $343.50. Wayne D. Athey, 56, Luck, failure to complete registration as required (bear, deer, sharptailed grouse, or turkey), $232. Daniel Edmund Basil, 55, Plymouth, MN, operating snowmobile without trail sticker, $175.30. Hunter L. Benish, 21, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; operating without valid license (1st), $200.50. Brooke Marie Boyum, 22, St. Francis, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Cody Wyatt Buhr, 24, Clear Lake, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; keeping open intoxicants in motor vehicle-driver, $263.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. Raymond Charles Cedar, 62, Maple Grove, MN, operating snowmobile without trail sticker, $232. Chase D. Cofell, 32, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30. Landon J. Conner, 22, Luck, non-registration of auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Ryan Joseph Daszczyszak, 18, Amery, operating unregistered snowmobile, $232. Elizabeth Susan Evelan, 29, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Sean Charles Fikes, 43, Minneapolis, MN, deviation from designated lane, $175.30. Mark Vadim Freidis, 20, Gleason, OWI (1st), $937.50. Jesse Ronald Gilbert, 39, Gleason, operating while suspended, $200.50. Roger Nicholas Girgen, 67, Hastings, MN, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $175.30. Megan Elizabeth Glenna, 19, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Hans Lyle Hanson, 31, Luck, failure to stop for unloading bus, $326.50. Daniel Jay Hardina, 52, Turtle Lake, discharging firearm from/across highway, $217.90. Terry L. Holland, 62, Amery, OWI (1st), $937.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Interstate Towing Recover and Transport LLC, motor carrier-no insurance on file, $767.50. Thomas Keith Jacobsen, 37, Apple Valley, MN, operating snowmobile with engine and exhaust noise in excess of legal decibel level, $232. Ambria Johnson, 26, Luck, OWI (1st), $937.50. Justin James Johnson, 34, Balsam Lake, hunting/fishing/trapping after revocation, $745.50. Ryan Thomas Jordan, 35,
Balsam Lake, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Bryan Philip Laval, 26, Amery, OWI (1st), $811.50; operating with prohibited alcohol content (1st), $937.50. John Curtis Lavasseur, 55, Cumberland, placing material-feel to attract wild animals, $343.50. Yang Yer Cher Cha Lee, 58, Cameron, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Traci Elizabeth Lee, 49, Buffalo, MN, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Jeffrey Gerald Lindquist, 25, Amery, inattentive driving, $187.90. Dean Noble Lunski, 56, Hopkins, MN, operating snowmobile without trail sticker, $232. Tren James Lyons, 26, Osceola, fish > 3 hooks/line/baits (1-2 over), $182.70. Paul Michael Manley, 46, Edina, MN, operating snowmobile without trail sticker, $232. Dustin Daniel Mckinney, 27, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Taylor Elizabeth Mills, 22, Minneapolis, MN, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.30. William James Panoch, 54, Milltown, failure to report bobcat/otter/wolf/etc. harvest in a timely manner, $263.10; improper transfer of approval or permit, $565.80.
Siren, operating a motor vehioperating unregisterd snowmoDonovan Michael Lee Pauley, cle without insurance, $200.50. bile, $232. 20, Menomonie, operating Antwon Edward Stevenson, James B. Wilson, 60, St. Croix motor vehicle without proof of Maplewood, MN, 25, operating Falls, trapping without license, insurance, $10. $222.90. Joshua Allen Pearl, 34, Center while revoked (forfeiture 3rd), $326.50. Jesse James Wilson, 29, St. City, MN, speeding in 55 mph Brenda M. Swanson, 43, Clear Croix Falls, trapping without zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone license, $222.90. Laura Marie Pedersen, 33, (11-15 mph), $175.30. Robert Shade Wright, 58, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph Laura Richardson Sweep, 42, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Minneapolis, MN, speeding in mph), $200.50. Silas Edmond Perry, 19, 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Dustin James Yeager, 39, DanBalsam Lake, operating motor Luke Daniel Thielen, 39, Mon- bury, operating a motor vehicle vehicle without insurance, ticello, MN, operating snowmowithout insurance, $200.50. $200.50. bile without trail sticker, $232; Heather Louise Rasmussen, 30, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Joseph Allen Roeder, 52, Van Meter, IA, operatWŽůŬ ŽƵŶƚLJ ŽīĞƌƐ ĂƌĞĞƌƐ ƚŚĂƚ DĂƩĞƌ͊ :ŽŝŶ ƵƐ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ŝīĞƌĞŶĐĞ͖ dŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ing snowmobile without trail sticker, $232. Rachel Lynn Sanford, zŽƵƚŚ :ƵƐƟĐĞ ^ŽĐŝĂů tŽƌŬĞƌ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ŝǀŝƐŝŽŶ 21, Luck, speeding in 55 &ƵůůͲƟŵĞͬEŽŶ džĞŵƉƚ WĂLJ͗ ĞƉĞŶĚƐ ŽŶ YƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. dŚĞ zŽƵƚŚ :ƵƐƟĐĞ ^ŽĐŝĂů tŽƌŬĞƌ ǁŝůů ŚĂǀĞ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďŝůŝƟĞƐ Aaron Douglas SarƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ũƵǀĞŶŝůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ŽĨ ǁŚŽŵ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŚĂǀĞ chet, 26, Amery, operating with prohibited ďĞĞŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ŽĨ ŵĂůƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ͘ ƵƟĞƐ ĐŽƵůĚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͕ ďƵƚ ĂƌĞ ŶŽƚ alcohol content (1st), ůŝŵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ͗ ŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ ĐĂƐĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͕ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ͕ $937.50. ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ͕ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ͕ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ͕ Brian Joseph Schafer, ĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ƚŚĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ͕ 48, Red Wing, MN, operƌĞĨĞƌƌĂů͕ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚͬƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͘ ƵƟĞƐ ŵĂLJ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ating snowmobile withĂŌĞƌ ŚŽƵƌƐ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƟŽŶ͘ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ďĂĐŚĞůŽƌ͛Ɛ out trail sticker, $232. Anthony Michael ĚĞŐƌĞĞ ŝŶ ^ŽĐŝĂů tŽƌŬ Žƌ ĐůŽƐĞůLJ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ,ƵŵĂŶ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĮĞůĚ͕ ĂŶĚ Stelton, 25, Milltown, ďĞ ĐĞƌƟĮĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ^ŽĐŝĂů tŽƌŬĞƌ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ^ƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ t/͕ Žƌ ĞůŝŐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ operating motor vehicle ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐĞƌƟĮĞĚ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚǁŽ LJĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ͘ DƵƐƚ without proof of insurŚĂǀĞ Ă ǀĂůŝĚ ĚƌŝǀĞƌ͛Ɛ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůŝĂďůĞ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶ͘ ance, $10. Seth David Stevens, 18,
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IRISH: Erin go Bragh celebrated by Wisconsinites membership organization in the state. Members of Milwaukee’s Irish community who had been a part of the Milwaukee Holiday Folk Fair’s annual November festival organized the Shamrock Club. After a few years, it would incorporate under Wisconsin corporation laws, and later would receive a federal 501 C (4) as a charitable, social and cultural organization. The Shamrock Club held notoriety in the Irish community by sponsoring and chartering flights to Ireland multiple times a year. When the chartered flights program started, there were not many direct flights to Ireland, and those that existed were often extremely expensive. Changes in the federal laws would take the Shamrock Club out of the charter business, as more commercial airlines saw the growing interest in Ireland to be a viable money making option for them. Many organizations sprouted as a result of the Shamrock Club including: Milwaukee Irish Fest, Trinity Irish Danc-
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1843, sponsored by Milwaukee's Roman Catholic Church. The Irish of the "Bloody Third" Ward, a district in Milwaukee known for its immigrant brawls, were well represented. The Milwaukee Sentinel reported that delegations with banners hailed from localities such as Mineral Point, Madison, Watertown, Geneva, Kenosha, Racine, Franklin, Muskego, Waukesha, Pewaukee, and Cedarburg. In 1860, Wisconsin's Irish population numbered 49,961; in 1880, 41,907; and in 1900, 23,544. The Irish began to leave Wisconsin in 1860 as German immigrants poured into the state. Regardless of not having the highest percentage of Irish in living in the state (that medal goes to Massachusetts) Irish roots run deep in the Badger State. Founded March 17, 1960 in Milwaukee, the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin is the oldest and largest Irish American
ers and the Conference of Celtic Women. In 1972, the Shamrock Club developed a scholarship for Irish Studies. Individuals in Irish or Irish-related fields of studies were given the scholarships to study in Ireland. You do not need to actually be Irish to enjoy traditional Irish fares offered by restaurants throughout the state. Traditional Irish dishes include Irish stew (made with lamb, mutton, or beef), boxty (potato pancake), coddle (sausage, bacon, and potato), colcannon (mashed potato, kale or cabbage, and butter) and of course corned beef and cabbage. Large St. Paddy’s Day parades take place in New Richmond Webb Lake, Green Bay and Madison, to name a few. La Crosse hosts an Irish Fest in August, but for St. Patrick’s Day you can expect a parade filled with dancing, singing and Irish foods. For one week, the town of New London, WI. probably could be renamed New Dublin. The week features a number of
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Area resident Whitney Hansen wears her Irish heritage proudly. She has a tattoo of a Celtic clover on her lower right side of her back, done in 2011 by Crimson Heart Designs in Clear Lake. This was her ďŹ rst tattoo and she did it in honor of her grandma, Helen Hansen, who was 100% Irish. This tattoo gave Whitney the opportunity to share with her grandma how proud she was of her heritage and how inspired she was by her grandma.
events including music and various forms of corned beef and cabbage. The week culminates in a daylong Irish fest complete with downtown New London, er, Dublin parade. Be sure to catch a mock up of a traditional Irish funeral: Finnegan’s Wake. If ever visiting Milwaukee,
head to the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, which occupies the historic Grand Avenue Congregational Church. Events at the cultural center do not just happen in March, concerts and more are sprinkled throughout the year.
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The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin is committed to ensuring the safety of our participants, volunteers and staff. Because we work with a population that is vulnerable to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking action to minimize the chance of exposure. We will be adjusting our service provision to meet critical needs only. Below will illustrate how it effects each of our program areas. ADRC Nutrition Program: As of Monday, March 16th dine in meals at all 6 congregate locations in Burnett and Polk Counties will be suspended until further notice. Each of those locations will continue to prepare and deliver home delivered meals, but will no longer be open for congregate service. Any regular congregate meal recipient in need
of a delivered meal is welcome to speak with their congregate meal site or call Sabrina Naglosky. This suspension will remain in place for the next 30 days. At the end of that period, or as needed before that point, the ADRC will reassess whether to continue, relax, or tighten the restrictions. Transportation: • The ADRC Van program: All social group activities will be canceled immediately. These will include trips for the remainder of March and all of April. We will be reaching out to those scheduled for shopping trips to determine the necessity of these trips and act accordingly. The planning for future trips will continue so that we are ready to go when the restrictions have been lifted as determined by Public Health recommendations. • The Volunteer Driver program: As
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of today (3/13/20) we will continue to get people the critical medical care they require. Incoming requests will be screened to ensure only essential trips are being considered. We will seek a driver for those trips but keeping in mind it is a volunteer based program, we cannot guarantee we will have drivers available. I would encourage everyone to contact our agency as early as possible to increase the potential of securing transportation. This screening will continue until restrictions have been lifted as determined by Public Health recommendations Caregiver Support Groups: For the months of March and April the caregiver support group will be changed to a conference call structure. Those who are currently attending will be contacted directly and given the call-in phone number and procedures. Anyone new who is interested in attending are encouraged to contact Barb Engelhart at 877-485-2372 to receive the call-in information. We anticipate to return to our gathering structure in May pending the recommendations set forth by Public Health. Another resource for dementia related caregivers: The state’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Telephone Support Group meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 AM. Pre-registration is required to get the call-in information. You can access that by calling 800-272-3900. If you feel you need support beyond what is made available above please contact Barb Engelhart at 877-485-2372 to personalize to your needs. Community Programming: All events and workshops hosted by the ADRC for the months of March and April will be postponed until an undetermined date. This includes: • The Stepping On fall prevention workshop currently being hosted in Amery at the Water’s Edge Apartments • The Polk/Burnett CCoT Transition Resource Night on March 26th at Clayton High School • The Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop scheduled to start in April
and take place at the Larsen Family Public Library in Webster • 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s on April 30th at St. Croix Regional Medical Center Those who are currently registered for any of these events will be contacted for cancelation and their names will be maintained and contacted when the programs are rescheduled. Anyone with interest who is not currently registered is encouraged to call in to be added to the list for notification of the new schedule. Registrations can be directed to Carrie Myers at 877-485-2372. Professional contacts for Information, Assistance and Benefits: We are committed to continue providing quality information and services without disruption. However, physical contact will be brought to a minimum. As much assistance as possible will be given over the telephone. Initial contacts may become longer in an attempt to gather all pertinent information necessary to determine needs. We will continue to schedule office visits as needed but will minimize the home visits to just essential needs. We encourage everyone to follow the CDC safety recommendations as they evolve. You can find them by utilizing information put forth from your county Public Health Department. This can be found on each county’s website. The 211 response line is also prepared to be able to field general questions about the COVID-19 situation. They are up to date on all state wide information. The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin is continuing to work with the Public Health Departments to create procedures to be able to continue our current programming without much interruption. This in an ever changing situation and we will continue to monitor and evaluate the best ways to meet the needs of the community while addressing all safety concerns. Questions can be directed to the individual program managers as listed in descriptions above. For general agency questions please contact Laura Neve at 877-485-2372.