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Amery company assists with ventilator production

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

During a time when recent circumstances have caused some industries to have slower, if any production, Amery’s Reliatrace is not only considered essential, it is working tirelessly to aid in the current crisis.

Reliatrace has been making membrane switches for medical device companies for the past 28 years. Reliatrace

President/CEO Mark Ester said, “All of us at Reliatrace are grateful to all health care providers, first responders, police and fire personnel who are selflessly putting themselves in harms way to fight this insidious virus, Covid-19.”

‘Employees of Reliatrace are busy.’

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Wisconsin’s Safer-at-Home order extended by Evers until May 26

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As COVID-19 continues to leave it’s mark around the globe, Wisconsin Governor, Tony Evers has extended the state’s Safer-at-Home order until May 26. Currently the state has 4,346 confirmed cases

A message from Golden Age Manor residents Residents of G.A.M. separately posed with signs to promote social distancing. They miss their loved ones, but look forward to seeing their friends and family when stay at home orders are lifted. Top Row (L-R): Dave Waterman, Joan Maxon and Phyllis Yelle. Middle Row (L-R): Helen Beestman, Norman Reed and Bert Knight.

Bottom Row(L-R): Colleen Connolly, Randy Jorstad and Gloria Bottolfson.

of COVID-19, four of which are in Polk County.

Thursday, April 16, Evers directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the order. There are a number of changes to the original order SEE SAFER-AT-HOME, PAGE 2

When the show can’t go on Local festivals cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

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Many would say some of the best parts of summer include marching bands, corndogs and a trip aboard a tilt-o-whirl.

While people deal with changes COVID-19 has thrust upon current day-to-day life, it is hard to

ignore the effects it is also taking on future events.

It makes sense Woodville Syttendae Mai, one of the area’s earliest summer festivals, was the first to sadly pull the plug on their festival two months before its May 14-16 celebration. When the decision was announced, Woodville Lions Club President Don

Timmerman said, “This move wasn’t made out of panic or fear.

The health care officials are just unsure how this whole situation is going to play out.”

Local towns that followed include Clayton Cheese Days, scheduled for June 19-21 and Clear

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Members of the Clear Lake marching band entertain the crowd watching the 2019 Clayton Cheese Days parade.

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RELIATRACE: Providing ventilator company with membrane switch control panel CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

He said he is proud of the efforts being made by the production team at Reliatrace, who are busy supplying membrane switches to life saving medical device companies. “The needs are urgent and their efforts are laudatory,” said Ester.

He said, “We established this business to serve the membrane switch market. Since inception, we have provided industrial and medical sensors, and most recently, we have printed Positive Temperature Coefficient heater circuits for applications in all market spaces.”

At Reliatrace, they are striving to support the viral war effort by providing a ventilator company with a membrane switch control panel. This product is the first thing the user touches to tell the ventilator what to do. Ester said, “We have made the production of these parts our priority ahead of non-critical customers. In addition to providing ventilator switches, we also provide medical switches and sensors to other medical companies.”

About 70 percent of Reliatrace’s business serves medical instrumentation companies. Ester said, “The priority we have now is to help meet the demand for membrane switches from our ventilator companies. This is a life saving device for which we are striving to meet the

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Jon Mitchell ia working on an automated surface mount machine, placing domes on the circuit that provide the switch component.

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Jamie Sorenson (left) and Valerie Moore working on ventilator graphics at Reliatrace.

increased demand during this pandemic.”

He said the company typically ships between 25,000 and 45,000 parts per month depending on product mix and sales demand. They ship directly to the original equipment manufacturer.

Employees of Reliatrace are busy, with no slow-down in sight. The company is currently running 1 ½ shifts; with the earliest start at 5:30 a.m. and the latest quit time at 7:00 p.m.

As far as safety measures being taken at Reliatrace regarding the safety of the

employees as well as the safety of the places receiving the parts, Ester said, “We follow all recommendations from OSHA and the State of Wisconsin in providing a safe working environment for our employees. There is no risk to our customers in receiving our products. Our goal is to keep our employees as safe as possible so that we can meet the needs of life supporting device companies.”

SAFER-AT-HOME: Changes to original order include libraries and golf courses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

including Evers directing public and private K-12 schools to remain closed for the remainder of the 20192020 school year.

In a statement sent to families attending Amery Schools, District Administrator Shawn Doerfler said, “Please know that the School District of Amery will always do its part to keep you, your children, District staff and the members of our community safe.

The District remains committed to providing meals to families who need them. In addition, the District will continue to make available quality instructional materials for your children.” He said more information about the remainder of the school year would be available this week.

When announcing his decision on the extension, Evers said, “A few weeks ago, we had a pretty grim outlook for what COVID-19 could mean for our state, but because of the efforts of all of you, Safer at Home is working. That said, we aren't out of the woods just yet.

“As I've said all along, we are going to rely on the science and public health experts to guide us through this challenge. So, as we extend Safer at Home, I need all of you to continue doing the good work you've been doing so we can keep our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe, and get through this storm together.

“Before we lift Safer at Home, the steps of testing and more robust public health measures must be in place,” explained Secretary-designee Palm. “These steps will help us reduce the risk of a second wave of the virus. If we open up too soon, we risk overwhelming our hospitals and requiring more drastic physical distancing measures again.”

BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES RAMPING UP SERVICE AND OPERATIONS: • Public libraries: Public libraries may now provide curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials.

• Golf Courses: Golf courses may open again, with restrictions including scheduling and paying for tee times online or by phone only. Clubhouses and pro shops must remain closed.

• Non-essential Businesses: Non-essential businesses will now be able to do more things as Minimum Basic Operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Non-essential businesses must

notify workers of whether they are necessary for the Minimum Basic Operations.

• Arts and Crafts Stores: Arts and craft stores may offer expanded curb-side pick-up of materials necessary to make face masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Aesthetic or Optional Exterior Work: Aesthetic or optional exterior law care or construction is now allowed under the extended order, so long as it can be done by one person.

SAFE BUSINESS PRACTICES: • Safe Business Practices for Essential Businesses and Operations: Essential Businesses and Operations must increase cleaning and disinfection practices, ensure that only necessary workers are present, and adopt policies to prevent workers exposed to COVID-19 or symptomatic workers from coming to work.

• Safe Business Practices for Retailers that Essential Businesses and Operations: Retail stores that remain open to the public as Essential Businesses and Operations must limit the number of people in the store at one time, must provide proper spacing for people waiting to enter, and large stores must offer at least two hours per week of dedicated shopping time for vulnerable populations.

• Supply Chain: Essential Businesses and Opera-

tions that are essential because they supply, manufacture, or distribute goods and services to other Essential Businesses and Operations can only continue operations that are necessary to those businesses they supply. All other operations must continue as Minimum Basic Operations.

OTHER CHANGES INCLUDE: • Schools: Public and private K-12 schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

• Local parks and open space: Local health officials may close public parks and open spaces if it becomes too difficult to ensure social distancing or the areas are being mistreated.

• Travel: People are strongly encourage to stay close to home, not travel to second homes or cabins, and not to travel out-of-state if it is not necessary.

• Tribal Nations: Tribal Nations are sovereign over their territory and can impose their own restrictions.

Non-tribal members should be respectful of and avoid non-essential travel to Tribal territory. Local government must coordinate, collaborate, and share information with Tribal Nations.

• Duration: The changes in this order go into effect on April 24, 2020. The order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

There are opposing views on the extension. While some are relieved with the decision, there have been rumblings of lawsuits to determine who has the power to say when the state can start to reopen. Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, said in an interview with Fox News, Republicans plan to challenge the Evers order before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

“People are really desperate, we’re losing jobs,” Darling said. “There’s so many people who file for unemployment. It’s just very, very frightening. We have to get Wisconsin back to work.”

A demonstration, led by ReOpen Wisconsin and Wisconsinites Against Excessive Quarantine, is scheduled for April 24; the day the governor's initial order was slated to expire. In a statement ReOpen Wisconsin said, “Government mandating sick people to stay home is called quarantine. However, the government mandating healthy citizens to stay home, forcing businesses and churches to close is called tyranny.”

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FESTIVALS: Amery Art Fair cancelled CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Lake Heritage Days scheduled for June 27-30.

On their Village website, Clayton officials said, “Because of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Virus and the unknown end of ‘social distancing’, the Clayton Cheese Days Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Cheese Days celebration. We hope to be back bigger and better in 2021!�

Clear Lake reported, “On Monday April 6, 2020, the Community Club met via video conferencing to observe social distancing. We discussed our upcoming June events, including Kickoff to Summer, Village-wide Garage Sales and Clear Lake Heritage Days. Sadly, after careful consideration and deliberation, we voted unanimously to cancel all June events. However, we are hoping to add an event in late summer.�

Without a crystal ball, it is hard for committees and clubs that plan summer events to know what gathering regulations will be in place in upcoming months, but something that has to be taken into consideration are large upfront costs that must be paid in advance. Making hefty payments for an

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affair that faces that possibility of not being allowed is a risk.

Amery events that have recently been cancelled include Trail Days, which takes place the first weekend of June and the annual Amery Art Fair hosted by the Woman’s Club. The art fair’s website said, “It is with regret that we, the Amery Woman’s Club, after consultation with the state and county health departments are canceling our Amery Art and Craft Fair June 13, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vendors are receiving a full refund for the event.� “For 42 years the Amery Art and Craft Fair has been a wonderful tradition for both vendors and shoppers. The Fair provides our Club the opportunity to offer $3000 worth of scholarships to high school graduates, leaders, and nontraditional students.

Therefore, we are still looking forward to providing an event in the future. We will keep you informed through this website and Facebook.�

As far as Amery’s popular summer series, Music on the River, Tom Bensen said, “We do not have an official change of date yet but we will keep the community notified if this changes.�

Businesses and individuals interested in donating personal protective equipment and masks can do so from 10 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday until further notice at the Fitness Center downtown Amery, 220 N. Keller. Please drop off donations at the FRONT DOOR on Keller Avenue. Watch for signs. Donations being accepted are: ¡ Protective face wear — N95 respirators, PAPR hoods and procedure masks: ¡ Face Shields ¡ Tyvek coveralls ¡ Tyvek foot covers ¡ Eye protection (wraparounds or chemical splash) ¡ Other manufactured masks and gear ¡ Sewn masks

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The same, but different

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e’ll meet again Don’t know where, don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day Keep smiling through Just like you always do ‘Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away — lyric, “We’ll Meet Again” by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles That tune, popular during World War II, has been finding Publisher its way into my head lately. The classic torch song was written Tom Stangl in 1939 as the war escalated in Europe.

My late father Arved (aka “The Chief”) used to listen to a local radio station Sunday mornings after church and before dinner. Sponsored by and announced by a used car dealer, songs like “We’ll Meet Again” that were popular with the greatest generation were played in between announcements of anniversaries, birthdays and of course, used car listings.

The Chief loved the show because he heard songs from his youth, got caught up on people he knew and was able to give his family opinions on the merits of the cars on the dealer’s lot.

I may have mentioned this before, but I was known as a bit of a wiseacre in my youth. I believe I received a double dose of the sarcasm gene from my parents. In those days, I let many things go directly from my brain to my mouth, so I was quick to tell the Chief how lame I thought the “Car Tunes” program was.

Like many things in the past, as I age I can better understand my parents now.

I know the social distancing we are doing now is best for everyone. On an intellectual level, I get it. On an emotional level, like many of you, I struggle with isolation from friends, family and loved ones.

Music has a way of expressing sentiments more effectively than words. Songs can leave powerful memory markers to a place and time.

I’m sure each of you have a song or two that evokes a memory when you hear it today.

I can only imagine how the people felt when going through the separation of military service during World War II. The uncertainty, the longing and the real worry of death must have been stressful beyond description.

On top of that, the folks who fought the battles of the homefront had to deal with shortages of food and clothing as well as uncertain employment. Many worked long hours producing items for the war effort, others did what they could by gathering scrap materials to be recycled or planting victory gardens.

While I realize the current situation is far less serious than World War II, there are parallels.

As a self-absorbed baby boomer, I now once again have a very small inkling of what it was like for my parents and grandparents and what they went though.

I find solace and strength from this realization. I understand, I can and will, get through whatever is coming in the weeks and months ahead.

I encourage you to do the same.

It will be a sunny day when this has passed, and it WILL pass.

As always, I welcome your comments.

You can reach me by email at tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

Les(ter) was more

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recently heard of the passing of Lester Gehrman. If you attended Amery Schools between the years of 1948-1989, then you knew Les. I have previously mentioned my gratitude to the instructors of the School District of Amery, who I believe outside of my parents and grandparents had the most influence in shaping me into the person I have become.

Editor It seems to April Ziemer ring especially true during the current times of “homeschooling” that teachers are underpaid and underappreciated. The passing of Les had me taking a moment to pause and think about the support staff at the schools that are every bit as important as the instructors.

Les Gehrman had a career as a custodian with the district that spanned 41 years. This is a good amount of years to work at any job, but it is especially commendable to clean up after teenagers for that long. Even mothers of teenagers only have a handful of years to tidy up their messes; there is no way I could handle four decades.

The thing is, Les was so much more than a custodian. From the outside it may have seemed like he was pushing a broom or scraping

gum off of desk bottoms, but let me explain how he came off from someone who interacted with him on the inside.

Les always had a grin on his face and a wink to share. He could recap the previous evening’s school sporting event with the passion of Howard Cosell. He told corny jokes that even jaded teenagers couldn’t help but giggle after hearing.

We have all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The village at the school is made up of a Board of Education, administration, teachers, guidance counselors, secretaries, computer techs, playground aides, classroom assistants, lunch ladies, bus drivers, grounds keepers, maintenance people and janitors who all care about our children. I believe that every single day they leave a lasting impact on the kiddos, sometimes by even the smallest acts.

For many years when I climbed the steps of the bus, it was Harvey and Shirley Monson that safely transported myself and a gaggle of other rowdies back and forth to school. Their “Good morning” set the tone for our day. Their “Have a good night” put a sense of joy to the end of the daily learning session.

There were lunch ladies who always remembered which meals were your favorite and made your scoop just a bit bigger.

For Junior High kids who were “too cool” to dress appropriately for Wisconsin winters, there were outside aides who lent their gloves to the hands of students who had

become literally too cool during recess.

As a parent, if you think it is hard to keep to keep up with the children you have at home, make sure to tip your hat to the secretaries that are keeping up with 400+ rugrats every single day.

From time to time people are asked if there was a teacher who had an impact on them. I could name many. There were some who provided a trick for a hard to solve math problem, Physical Education instructors who challenged me, others who made science or history just a little more interesting and the English teachers who encouraged my passion for writing (Congrats on your recently announced retirement Mrs. Coleman)!

But if you want to talk about keeping a day-to-day smile on my face and an all around pleasant environment to thrive in everyday, you should most definately include the support staff.

So, here’s to you Les Gehrman!

Thank you for the dedication, hard work and fun spirit that you brought for so many years to The School District of Amery. You made a difference in the lives of many Warriors and for that you will be remembered and missed by many.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-2688101.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stimulus Scrip Money As we enter our 5th week of ‘Safer at Home”, we can see that the nonessential businesses of the Amery area are being devastated by this closing – bars, restaurants, salons, barbers, gift shops. jewelry shops, service and professional, etc, etc.

My wife Kate and I, along with other Amery residents, have developed a stimulus plan to help restart nonessential businesses in Amery and surrounding areas on

their reopening. In conjunction with the Amery Community Club and Amery Economic Development Corporation, we plan on selling Stimulus Scrip Money at 50% off face value that can be redeemed by businesses at 100% of face value.

Scrip money is a substitute for legal tender in Amery as distributed by the Amery Community Club. We plan on funding this endeavor by accepting donations of stimulus monies or other funds from individuals and businesses of Amery and the surrounding area.

Responds to Wulf To the Editor, This letter is in response to Mr. Wulf’s letter in which he seems to blame the Democrats and their faith for all the ills in this world.

Vote Zunker Northwest Wisconsin has an important Congressional Special Election May 12, when we have a chance to elect someone who will work hard for families, seniors, and working people across our district, and listen to and represent the concerns of everyone in our area. That person is Tricia Zunker. Tricia is a smart, driven and compassionate single mom from humble beginnings who is now a law school professor, Wausau School Board President, and Associate Justice on the Ho Chunk Supreme

THE POSTSCRIPT We will be accepting pledges to reach a goal of $25,000 by April 30th 2020, which will give us $50,000 to invest back into our community. We have $3600 pledged so far.

Please email your pledge amount to Paul/Kate Isakson at iker@amerytel.net.

Let’s hope for a successful reopening of Amery Area Businesses and we look forward to your support during these trying times.

Our plan is: Be Safe Shop Amery Spend Stimulus Dollars Paul Isakson

Well, I’m a Lutheran first, and a Democrat second.

Since we are ALL in this together, perhaps we could all show a little kindness instead of playing the blame game.

Kay Erickson

Court. She comes from a farming and Union background, and is a first generation college graduate, who worked her way to one of the top law schools in America. I trust her to also work for affordable health care solutions, to improve and protect the ACA, and fight to make prescription drug prices affordable for everyone.

She values the environment, and knows we can protect it AND create jobs - she won’t be selling our wilderness off to some foreign mining company.

Tricia will work hard for Main St., not special interests. Giving every-

one a fair shake, with a quality education, and the opportunity for a job that pays a living wage is one of her priorities.

She’s got a strong work ethic, and a fierce fighting spirit. Please vote safely by requesting an absentee ballot at myvote.wi.gov or using this website to find your municipal clerk’s email or phone and request and return your ballot A.S.A.P. Your vote matters please support someone who knows you matter; Tricia Zunker.

Kim Butler Balsam Lake, WI Paid political endorsement

A little stir-crazy It’s safe to say everyone is getting a bit tired of it.

My parents, both in their eighties, were going a little stir-crazy in Florida.

They missed their house in the woods and so they filled the RV with food and water and drove 2000 miles north. I was worried about them, naturally, but they The only left their RV to Postscript fill up with gas and they are now in their Carrie Classon home up north and a lot happier. My mom explained how they were able to make it in record time.

“Usually, your father would want to stop at every Waffle House along the way. But they were all closed!” I could tell this was not entirely bad news, as far as my mother was concerned.

I read advice columns every day and this enforced closeness is putting a lot of strain on relationships. Couples are discovering annoying habits in their loved one, habits that might have gone undetected for months or even years but now have come to light and—given enough stress or boredom—suddenly become sufficiently aggravating to write to an advice columnist.

Readers write in because their partners are messy cooks or they breathe too loudly or they interrupt them when they are trying to work. It seems there are a lot of folks wondering what the heck they ever saw in their beloved in the first place. There’s a lot of tension out there.

The advice columnists counsel patience. “Don’t do anything rash in these times.” “Assume that you might be a little over sensitive and try to be more tolerant.” I suspect this is good advice even in the best of times.

My husband, Peter, is a good person to be in isolation with. He has good habits and leaves me alone to write

and, unlike me, he doesn’t get wound up over nothing. About the only thing that ever bothers me is that, very occasionally, Peter snores. He tells me to wake him up when he does this and I try. But that’s when the trouble starts.

Peter starts to snore and I nudge him.

“Honey, you’re snoring,” I tell him.

Peter stops snoring. There is a long pause. Peter is thinking this over, I can tell.

“I don’t think so,” he finally decides.

Then he falls back to sleep.

A few minutes later, I nudge him again.

“Honey, you’re snoring again.”

“Well… wake me up!” Peter says, sounding a little exasperated.

“I just did.”

“Huh.” Peter sounds doubtful, then falls back to sleep again. We can have this conversation several times in a single night.

I know I have it easy. An old college buddy of Peter’s is married to a woman who grew up quite poor. Having enough of the essentials on hand has always been more important to her than to most people and so, understandably, having enough toilet paper is a pretty big deal.

She had a fairly good supply, enough to get through a few weeks, when her husband (who was going a little stir-crazy) took all her toilet paper and hid it in the garage.

“Where is all the toilet paper?!” she asked in alarm.

“I traded it for a case of wine,” he told her.

I don’t know how long he persisted in this charade—and I don’t know if his wife will be writing into the newspaper or not—but I’m pretty sure this is exactly the kind of behavior the advice columnists would advise against.

For my part, I’m feeling mighty grateful. Last night, Peter was snoring.

I let him snore.

Till next time, Carrie

HEALTH MATTERS

Five things to know about Health Care Directives KATHY RASMUSSEN, MSW SOCIAL SERVICES, AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC

April 16 was National Healthcare Decisions Day, so it’s a perfect time to talk about a Health Care Directive.

“We don’t know what to do; Dad never told us if he wanted to be resuscitated.”

And, “what do we do if we are asked about a feeding tube?”

These are just a few of the many questions asked when families Health are unprepared for a Matters medical crisis. In my Kathy experience at Amery Rasmussen, Hospital & Clinic and MSW working in long-term Social Services, care for many years, Amery Hospital & I’ve seen families Clinic struggle with these difficult questions.

When I was in college, my grandma was in a nursing home with advanced dementia. She developed pneumonia and other complications. I remember my parents agonizing over what would Grandma want.

I had the privilege of being with

both of my parents at the end of their life. We had discussed at length their wishes for end of life care which included DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). I had to make the tough decision to honor my dad’s wishes and follow his DNR orders. It was still a painful decision, but I was grateful that we talked so his wishes could be honored.

Like many of you, I had my own form sitting on my desk waiting to be done. I followed my own advice and completed my Power of Attorney for Health Care (POA/HC). It’s a good feeling knowing my family will be able to make these tough decisions while honoring my wishes.

In honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Amery Hospital & Clinic is encouraging everyone to plan ahead and create a Health Care Directive.

Talking about unexpected events and end-of-life can be an uncomfortable subject sometimes, but planning ahead and making sure those around you know your wishes makes all the difference. Amery Hospital & Clinic has a wide range of free resources available to you to help you start the conversation with your loved ones and complete a directive.

WHAT IS A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE? A Health Care Directive is the written plan you make for your future medical treatments. It’s also the document in which you can identify someone to communicate your wishes if you are unable to do so – this person is your health care agent, also known as a power of attorney for health care. A directive describes the medical treatments and life-sustaining measures you would or would not want if you were unable to speak for yourself.

Give copies of your signed directive to your health care agent, your doctor and health care team, family members and anyone else you want to know about your future health care wishes. Keep the original document easily available at your home.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Completing a Health Care Directive helps to make sure your family and health care team follow your wishes.

It is also valuable to have a quality conversation with the important people in your life about your values and goals for care across the continuum of life.

WHEN SHOULD I CREATE A DIRECTIVE? We recommend adults 18 years and

older start the advance care planning process. Review and update your Health Care Directive whenever you have a significant change in health status or life circumstances.

HOW CAN I CONVINCE MY LOVED ONES AROUND ME TO COMPLETE A DIRECTIVE? Health Care Directives are completely optional. However, try talking to your loved ones about the benefits of having a plan now, instead of in the middle of a crisis. Everyone has different values and priorities, especially when it comes to their own health care, and documenting those wishes are the best way to ensure they can be followed when needed.

CAN I GET HELP IN MAKING A DIRECTIVE? If you have questions, or if you aren’t sure how to get started, there are many resources available to you. Call 715-2680682 for Advance Care Planning help.

Talk with your doctor or clinician about your health directive and what’s important to you. If you don’t have a doctor or clinician, make a video or telephone appointment with one of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s clinicians on our care team.

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Polk County arrests Deven Kenneth Dowd, 17, St. Croix Falls, was arrested April 7 for disorderly conduct.

Isabella Yve Corcoran Roberts, 17, Plymouth, MN, was arrested April 8 for battery or threat to law enforcement and throwing or discharging bodily fluids.

Kathleen Kay Huntington, 57, Luck, was arrested April 8 for felony bail jumping.

Justin Lee Tretsven, 24, Dresser, was arrested April 9 for possession of THC with intent <200 g, felony bail jumping, possession of cocaine and possession of THC. Trevor D. Tretsven, 21, Dresser, was arrested April 9 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jason Earl Bubb, 38, St. Paul, MN, was arrested April 9 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and a probation hold.

Derek James Benedict, 39, Amery, was arrested April 10 for battery and disorderly conduct.

Cody Allen Struemke, 21, Osceola, was arrested April 10 for felony battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Leo Steven Martell Sr., 64, Milltown, was arrested April 11 for fleeing, reckless endangerment, a probation hold and obstruction.

Jeremy Richard Blouin, 38, Amery, was arrested April 6 for reckless endangerment and domestic disorderly conduct.

Polk County marriage licenses Eric Michael Brihn of Clear Lake and April Nicole Riniker of Clayton are to be married April 29, 2020.

Zachary Alan Jesko of Minneapolis and Maris-

sa Lynn Nelson of Frederic are to be married April 25, 2020.

Derek James Sagerer and Cheryl Lynn Niswander of St. Croix Falls are to be married

April 24, 2020.

Daniel Tracy Vinson and Tammy Lea Rymer of Dresser are to be married April 20, 2020.

Keep kids fishin’!

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ST CROIX FALLS, WI – Since June 2004, kids of all ages have enjoyed fishing in the Neil McKenzie Memorial Youth Fishing Derby on Deer Lake, Polk County, WI. This year has been a most difficult time for each of us during these days of uncertainty. Common sense is being used to make the decision to ask you to be safe, be well, and celebrate Keep Kids Fishin’ in your own way. You, no doubt, have assumed our fishin’ derby would not be held this year.

Neil would have turned 90 years old this year, and it’s not hard to imagine what he would be doing…he would be nodding and grinning ear-to-ear egging kids on to tell their stories. Hearing about a kid’s fishing experience or hunting adventure or their seeing an animal in the woods gave his heart wings and made his spirit soar.

Since the derby will not be held this year, families are encouraged to be safe, be well, and take their kids fishing. Whether it’s standing on the shore of a lake or river, finding a public dock or fishing pier, or climbing into a rowboat to be out on the water, do what you can to Keep Kids Fishin’ and telling their stories. In honor of Neil’s 90th Birthday, the many volunteers who guided kids, served food, drove boats/ pontoons, and donated to this annual event will be pleased to know that kids

Fickle Spring A sunbeam dances on my drive, Where snowflakes danced yesterday Birds on the feeders so alive, A harbinger of May. It’s April’s way, though fickle March, Had instigated change, When pussy willow, budding larch, Leaf out in ways so strange.

are continuing with this tradition with their families over the summer.

The Neil McKenzie Memorial Youth Fishing Derby has provided a free day of learning and fishing on the water for kids since June 2004. Co-sponsored by The Polk County Sportsman’s Club and family and friends of Neil McKenzie, the event has been supported by businesses, donors, volunteers, game wardens, lake-home owners, and the New Lagoon Campground and Condominium where the derby has been hosted in recent years. This rite of passage to summer has been a hit for all who have an interest in fishing. Some kids have come for their first exposure to fishing and others have come for several years.

It is the kids’ stories told along the way that make it worthwhile.

Whether or not the kids in your life fished the derby in previous years, you are encouraged to do what you can this summer to get kids in the outdoors and experience nature. Like Neil, you will be amazed at the excitement in the kids’ voices as they tell their stories of seeing an eagle high up in a tree or of their holding on tightly to a wiggly worm while they baited their fishing hook hoping to catch a sunfish. Listen to the sound of the trees; listen to the stories of the kids. It will give your heart wings and make your spirit soar. Thank you for carrying on this tradition and doing what you can to Keep Kids Fishin’ and tellin’ their stories.

Like a teen, the pre-bloom bud, Is half-adult, half-child, Beauty, deceiving, obscured by mud, Ushers in delicate flowers wild.

One day, it’s like February, The next, disguised as May; Warm, blissful, fickle or contrary, Let’s bask in the real today.

Carol Morfitt Welch

APRIL 21, 2020

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

APRIL 21, 2020

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110 Years Ago April 28, 1910 Gosintos This teacher stood it as long as she could. Then she said, “Annie, what are you doing?

Why are you mumbling so?”

“Please, teacher,” responded Annie, “I’m studying my gosintos.”

“Your what?” asked the puzzled teacher.

“My gosintos.”

The teacher pondered. And Annie went on with her mumbling. “Annie, what is gosintos, or whatever you call it?” now questioned the teacher.

“Gosintos,” started Annie, “why gosintos is-is-“ She halted in confusion.

“Well,” resumed the teacher, “then show me how you study your gosintos.”

Annie quickly responded as follows: “Two gosinto two once; two gosinto four, twice; two gosinto six three times.”

105 Years Ago April 22, 1915 Many Unjust Lawsuits F. G. Bernier, R. A. Cain, E. H. Jones, B. R. Atwood, Andrew Clemens, V. Christensen, H. T. Lund and Carl Erickson were at Balsam Lake the first of the week as witnesses in the Myrtle Cheney vs. Village of Amery suit, in which Mrs. Yesterday’s Cheney, the plaintiff, asks News $5000 damages Diane Stangl for injuries claimed to have been received as a result of a fall alleged to have been caused thru the carelessness of the village in allowing ice to accumulate and remain on the sidewalks.

We have always been proud of the manner in which Amery has cared for the streets and sidewalks at all times and especially when the elements tend to obstruct free and safe passage.

There are seasons of the year (if the present case is fair and just) that every town and village in the country would be in danger of having a like suit on their hands. Maliciousness and mercenary motives are the cause of many lawsuits and a law to severely punish parties bringing such suits, would be a boon to society.

100 Years Ago April 1, 1920 River on Rampage “The roads from three directions washed out and much damage was done by unpredicted floods here,” read the headline of the Amery Free Press on Thursday, April 1, 1920.

The Apple River has been on a rampage the past week owing to the recent rains and thawing of the great amount of snow.

So much water came down from above that Fred Ridler was obliged to open his dam at

City besieged by high water in 1920 The Apple River was on a rampage on April 1, 1920, owing to the recent rains and thawing of the great amount of snow that occurred over the winter. The photo above was the planning factory in Amery, surrounded by receding floodwaters.

Mains Crossing (near highway 8 at the present time), the Northern Supply at the city of Amery and consequently all the dams on the lower part of the river. Even this failed to take care of the great volume of water and the river broke the banks in a number of places.

At the old thoroughfare in the north part of the city the banks gave way and the water coursed through with terrific force from the river to North Twin Lake, washing out the street from the Mahre place to the lakeshore drive and shutting off traffic on that road.

The immense quantity of water in North Twin Lake was more than the culvert between lakes could take care of and this was washed out and traffic stopped on the road from the west.

The outlet from South Twin overflowed its banks and the Seeberg and Klingler property (present Soldiers’ Field) was inundated, washing out this road in places on Keller Avenue and flooding much of the Reed Smith and other property on the outlet.

Many cellars were also flooded and other damage done as a consequence of the abnormally high water.

The water was stopped at the wing dam north of Amery on Sunday and is rapidly receding.

The city officers provided men with boats to row pedestrians back and forth until the water receded.

By Thursday the roads were once more passable as the county highway department had constructed a temporary road from the north of the city and the west and south roads were made passable without a temporary trail.

County highway commissioner Carl Nystrom stated the north road would be rebuilt and rushed to an early completion.

95 Years Ago April 30, 1925 Shiloh Child Swallows Cog Wheel Werner, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Johnson of Shiloh, is in a critical condition at the Polk County

Hospital, as the result of a most unusual accident last Thursday morning.

While tinkering with an old alarm clock that morning he swallowed one of the wheels, about the size of a quarter, which he put in his mouth.

The child did not mention it to his parents until toward night when the inflammation in the esophagus became so great that breathing was difficult. He was immediately brought to this city where a fluoroscope located the wheel. On account of the cogged rim, and the swollen condition around it, it was necessary to perform an esophagotemy operation.

He is improving nicely.

H.S. Students Plunge Off Bridge Summer Tweit, Raymond Johnson and Gladys Gustafson, all high school students, driving home from school in the Tweit runabout, had an accident near the park at Deronda last Wednesday afternoon.

Gladys Gustalson who was learning to drive, apparently lost control of the car as they approached a small bridge, and the car went over the edge, crashing the railing, and went down eight feet into the bed of the creek.

The young people had an icy bath, but the water was so shallow at that point that they were in no danger of drowning. With the help of passers by, they were all extricated from under the car, all more or less bruised and frightened, but not seriously hurt. Raymond Johnson had a fractured rib.

Fire at Egeberg Mill Fire believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion, broke out in the basement of the Egeberg mill last Sunday afternoon at about four-thirty.

Not much damage was done to the building, but the loss on the stock caused by smoke and water will total several hundred dollars.

During the fire Sunday afternoon, Sam Dosch was in the basement of the building trying to grope his way in the dark, his hand on the cord of an extension wire, when he struck

a place where the insulation was worn, and as he was standing in water, a short circuit was caused.

The shock threw him down and had it not been for others near to rescue him, he would have been in serious condition.

The current burned his hand quite badly and in the fall he injured his elbow. The accident will lay him up for several days.

80 Years Ago April 18, 1940 Biggest Egg Contest The Free Press’ unofficial biggest egg contest developed the biggest yet, this week.

R. J. McEntee, who says no one can beat his hens, brought in an egg that weighed 4 7/8 ounces, measured a good 9 inches around the long way, and a good 7 inches around the middle.

The egg was laid Sunday by an ordinary hen, as Mr. McEntee, put it.

65 Years Ago April 21, 1955 University Men Desert Goldfish Five male students from the University of Minnesota ran afoul the fishing laws of this fair state last Saturday night due to influence from two young ladies in the Bear Trap community.

The young men were picked up by Conservation Wardens at Lake Wapogasset when they were observed and apprehended with two walleyes in their possession.

The lark all started when the quintet brought two young ladies home from a dance. Upon suggestion of their companions the men went to observe the walleyes spawning at Wapogasset.

Besides getting thoroughly wet (one young man went in up to his waist) they were “soaked” and obliged to pay $25 and costs apiece in Justice court.

April 27, 1955 Residents Treated to More Winter Tuesday found the return of

full-scale winter with snow falling most of the day, although this area fared much better than many. Six inches of snow blanketed the Spooner area Wednesday morning while the head of the lakes were digging out from a blizzard.

Temperatures sagged to a low of 23 degrees Tuesday night but this didn’t hinder the lakes in this area from giving every indication of breaking up.

Many of them are now open and others are partially navigable as of Tuesday.

A total of .68 inches of “snain” (snow and rain) fell over this area most of which was absorbed in the ground with rivers giving little evidence of the increased moisture. Rivers and dams in this area were termed well, under control considering the amount of moisture this spring.

60 Years Ago March 31, 1960 Coast-to-Coast Store to Open “We are proud of our new store and want to invite all our friends and neighbors to drop in this weekend for our grand opening,” commented George Warhol in announcing the event this week.

Undergoing remodeling for several months, the corner location, formerly occupied by the Matson Hardware, is now a modern hardware store, compete with new fixtures, lighting and display units. It measures some 2,300 square feet in floor area.

Mr. and Mrs. Warhol moved to this community six years ago when they purchased the Coastto-Coast store from the late W. W. Watzke. They formerly owned a similar outlet at Pine City, Minn.

35 Years Ago April 9, 1985 Bergquist Picked Top Wildlife Manager of State Jon Bergquist, Madison area wildlife manager, received the Bill Grimmer Award recently for outstanding performance in the science of wildlife management.

This Department of Natural Resources “Wildlife Manager of the Year Award” is given annually to the manager who best demonstrates outstanding accomplishments, commitment and contributions to the Wisconsin Wildlife profession.

Bergquist was selected by a committee of DNR wildlife managers. Carl Batha, DNR Southern District wildlife staff specialist, said that Bergquist is a “leader” who works best “behind the scenes” rather than “shouting in the forefront.”

Bergquist was recognized for his abilities in land acquisition, deer damage investigation and developing waterfowl nesting cover.

A native of Amery, he is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He joined DNR in 1972 and served as Columbia county wildlife manager prior to assuming his current post in 1976.

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AREA CHURCHES Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, all gatherings of 10 or more are being curtailed. Please call the church for the most updated service information.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, 715-268-2350, www. eastlincolnalliance.com, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors

JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch. city, office@journeychurch.city

AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Barry Schaefer, pastor

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CTR Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715268-9577 Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org. Call the office for details 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor In-House Services Cancelled. Please listen to our service on 93.1, WPCA Radio at 1:00 pm on Sunday, visit our website at appleriverchurch. org or on Facebook.

BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, 507-459-1141, Church 715-268-9291, balsamlutheranchurch.org.

CENTERPOINT 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls, (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST New Richmond, Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715497-7596 CLEAR LAKE OR DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST John Hazen, pastor DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715268-9577 Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. 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 9am Worship Service live streaming at www. eastbalsam.org. On the homepage, click “YouTube” at the top.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor. Sunday Worship on Facebook Live at 10:30 am.

Services are available on YouTube later. Phone dial-in option is also available. Please contact the church office for dial-in access. Visit eastimmanuel-lutheran.org for the link to our YouTube channel and up-to-date information.

ELIM LUTHERAN Range, Dan Watland, pastor FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-485-3800, Diane Norstad, pastor FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake NEW LIFE COMMUNITY Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493, htoc@ amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Yul Kwon, pastor IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@ centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor

MENNONITE CHURCH 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715357-3321

FOREST UNITED METHODIST John Hazen, pastor full gospel lighthouse

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Forest, John Wilman, pastor

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457

OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580, serving@ georgetownlutheran.net, Pastor Diane House

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org

LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are.living. word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com

FIRST PRESYTERIAN 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls, Barbara Anne Keely, pastor

GRAYTOWN, Merlin Burton, pastor

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Masses suspended unti further notice.

TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com.

UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www. prairieviewchurch.net

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715294-2936

REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor All church services and activities have been cancelled until further notice. Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website www.redeemerlutheranchurchamery.com.

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REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www. reevechurch.org

241 Venture Dr., Amery • 715-268-8146

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola

301 Keller Ave. S., Amery • 715-268-7999

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ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org

Amery Free Press 215 S. Keller Ave., Amery • 715-268-8101

OBITUARIES

Carl Allen Paulson Carl Allen Paulson, age 82 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on April 13, 2020 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI where he had been a resident since December 2019.

Carl Allen Paulson was born o on January 28, 1938 in Clayton T Township, WI son of Newell & H Hertha (Efverstedt) Paulson.

C Carl was the 5th of 6 sons. He g grew up in Clayton Township, w was baptized at West Clayton M Mission church and attended W West Clayton Country School.

A As a young boy Carl worked on tthe family farm. Carl played b basketball and football and g graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1956 and continued to work on the family dairy farm.

Carl married his high school sweetheart Ethel D. Olson on June 1, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Forest, WI. Carl and Ethel were Owner/Operators of a farm 5 miles North of Clear Lake, WI from 1960 to 2002. During that time together they raised three children: Clark Alan, Terry Lee, and Kent Steven. Along with raising three children they helped raise 11 foster children. Carl and Ethel retired, sold the farm. and moved to their new house on some of the farm acreage in 2002. In 2016 they sold their house and moved to Ridgeview Apartments in Clear Lake, where Carl did lawn care for the housing for a couple of years. Through the years in Carl’s spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and landscaping. Carl Loved his family and was so proud of each and every one. His joy was to see his family and he prayed for his family as he would read the Bible often.

Carl’s love for the Lord was number One. His faith was strong and he was content with whatever life had in store for him. God was truly with Carl when he passed away as none of the family could be with him in this time of the pandemic. Carl’s saying was “It could be Better, but it could be Worse” or “It Is What It Is!” Carl was an active member of the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake. Carl also sang with his Brothers for various gatherings. Carl will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. Carl’s family would like to thank the staff at Golden Age Manor, The Ridgeview Apartments, United Covenant Church, Friends and Relatives for their prayers and loving thoughts.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Newell & Hertha Paulson; grandson, Ryan Grosskreutz; brothers, Ivan & Ervin Paulson ; father and mother in law, Henry & Myrtle (Wienke) Olson; brother and sisters in law, Arvid Olson, Marlys & Marilyn Olson.

He is survived by wife, Ethel Paulson of Clear Lake, WI; son and daughter, Clark (Roxanne) Paulson of Clear Lake, WI, Terry Kahl of Chetek, WI, Kent (Dottie) Paulson Cleveland, ND; grandchildren, Jessica (Nathan) Rada, Samantha (Brock) Zemke, Christopher Grosskreutz, Sean Grosskreutz, Chase (Ali) Kahl, Zachery Kahl, Jakob Paulson and Brett Paulson; great-grandchildren, Gavin Nelson, Reece Rada, Kaylee Zemke, Lacey Zemke, Athena Grosskreutz, Ashlyn Grosskreutz and Ryan Grosskreutz; brothers, Alvin (Phyllis) Paulson, Donald (Phyllis) Paulson and Loren (Lynda) Paulson; in-laws, Muriel Paulson and David Olson; and many relatives, family and friends.

There will be a Memorial Service at the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake, WI at a later date with Interment at the Swedish Congregational Cemetery.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Lester Henry Gehrman Lester Henry Gehrman, age 93 of Amery, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Golden Age Manor.

Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

For further information, please visit www. williamson-white.com.

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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: In character, in style, in a all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity. (Henry Wadsworth L Longfellow – poet) This recipe was given to me by my Carolyn C l Lumsden L d aunt Agnes many years ago. Kids 715-483-9738 will enjoy helping make these, too.

They’re simple and easy to make.

CHOICE MOLASSES COOKIES Cream together: 1/2 c. butter/shortening, room temp 1/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon Add and combine: 1/4 c. milk 3/4 c. molasses Combine and add: 1-1/2 c. flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. soda Stir together. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto sprayed/ greased baking sheets. Bake at 350˚ for about 12 minutes. Put onto wire racks to cool. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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SIMPLE SALISBURY STEAL Combine in bowl and shape into 4 oval patties, about half an inch thick: 1 pound ground beef 1 smaller onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1 egg 2 T. chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp. prepared horseradish (optional) 1 tsp. salt Put into large preheated skillet on medium-high heat. Cook about 14 minutes or until done, turning once.

Remove patties from pan and cover to keep warm.

Drain off liquid except for 1 T. Sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender: 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms Add and heat until hot: 1 can (10.5 oz.) beef gravy Pour this mixture over the patties and serve.

Makes 4 patties. Hint: You could serve this over cooked potatoes, noodles, rice, toast, etc.

This baked chicken is baked in gravy.

GRAVY BAKED CHICKEN Stir together in shallow bowl or plate: 2 T. flour 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed Dip chicken into above and coat the pieces: 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (abut 2 pounds) Put chicken into 2 quart shallow baking dish.

Pour over the chicken: 1 can (10-1/2 oz.) chicken gravy Bake at 375˚ 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.

Serve over hot mashed potatoes (about 4 c.) or cooked noodles, or rice.

Serves 4.

If you have a bit of leftover cooked ham, you can make this easy recipe.

HAM AND NOODLE CASSEROLE Cook according to directions and drain: 5 c. extra-wide egg noodles In a 4 quart saucepan or larger skillet, heat over medium high heat: 1 T. oil Add and cook until onion is tender: 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)

2 c. cubed cooked ham Stir in and heat to a boil: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup Add and stir in: 2 c. extra-sharp shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz.)

Add the cooked and drained noodles and heat until hot and bubbling.

Serves 4. Hint: Serve with glazed baby carrots, steaming until done and adding a bit of butter, brown

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COCONUT SCOTTIE COOKIES

Make this simple Salisbury steak. Begin with hamburger.

Maybe you’d like to make some fudge. Here is a good recipe to try.

Beat until creamy: 1/2 c. softened butter 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar Add and beat in: 2 eggs (large) 1 tsp. vanilla Combine and add to the above: 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. soda Add and combine: 1 c. butterscotch chips 1-1/2 c. flaked coconut 1/3 c. chopped pecans (optional) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased/sprayed cookie sheets. Bake at 350˚ for about 10 minutes until beginning to brown. Put onto wire racks to cool.

Tips: During these trying times, we sometimes run out of things.

If you don’t have baking chocolate, use 1/2 tsp. fat plus 3-4 T. baking cocoa for 1 square baking chocolate.

If you run out of cornstarch, use 2 T. flour instead of 1 T. cornstarch.

If a recipe calls for cake flour and you have none, use 1 c. regular flour minus 2 T. 1 small onion equals 1 T. minced dried onion.

1 clove garlic equals 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

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NUTTY CHOCOLATE FUDGE Spray/butter an 8" square baking pan. ( Line with foil if you wish and butter the foil with over hangs on each side to lift out candy.)

In medium saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat and boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly: 2/3 c. evaporated milk 1-2/3 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Remove from heat and add: 1-1/2 c. mini marshmallows (or 16 large cut into pieces) 1-1/2 c. (9 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. chopped nuts Put the mixture into the prepared pan. Let cool. If you use foil, when cutting be extremely careful not to get foil pieces into the candy. It would be better to peel off the foil and cut candy into pieces. Hint: If you wish you can leave out nuts or add something else to the candy, like sprinkles, coconut, M&M’s etc. or leave plain.

Here’s another cookie recipe to try. Have the children help putting dough onto cookie sheets if you have will-

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood American Red Cross Blood Drive Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda Street, Amery, WI 54001 Monday, April 27, 2020, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club.

Please call Kate Bevington at 715-441-3974, Sheeran Gallagher at 651-322-1101, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Amery to schedule an appointment.

To thank you for coming to give blood April 1-30, we will send you a $5 Amazon gift card via email. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal.

Terms and conditions apply; visit rcblood.org/ together.

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Gaylord Nelson’s print on the environment

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Earth Day is observed worldwide, but it is especially dear to the hearts of residents in northwest Wisconsin.

An event inspired and organized by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 as a nationwide day of environmental education and activism. Nelson was Clear Lake born and raised and today the town’s elementary school bares his name.

In 1995, President Bill Clinton presented Nelson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. At the time, Nelson was 78-years-old and still continuing to press for environmental awareness as counselor to The Wilderness Society. That year was also the 25th anniversary of Earth Day. In his first Earth Day address in 1970, U.S. Sen. Nelson called for a number of changes in public policy.

Among them: • Require every municipality and industry to install state-of-the-art equipment to protect air and water.

• Outlaw the internal combustion engine unless it can be made essentially pollution free.

• Prohibit drilling for oil in the seabed until the technology exists to extract it without the risk of environmental disaster.

• Prohibit strip mining unless nearby water is protected and mine operators agree to restore the site with topsoil and seeding.

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Tia Nelson shares her father’s passion for the enviroment and is currently working as Managing Director of Climate for the Outrider Foundation.

Like father, like daughter

Tia Nelson honored to continue Gaylord’s legacy

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Sen. Gaylord Nelson (R) is shown in the early 1970’s with members of the Senate Interior committee taking a trip on the St. Croix River. Pictured with Nelson are “Scoop” Jackson (L) and Sen. Walter Mondale.

• Prevent use of herbicides or pesticides unless they are proven to be harmless to the environment.

• Find less polluting ways to produce electricity.

• Adopt a policy, which downgrades highways and automobiles and upgrades mass transit with pollution-free vehicles.

• Recycle.

Nelson gained national attention for his conservation efforts when he was Governor of Wisconsin. He convinced legislature to add a one-cent per pack tax on cigarettes and use the money to purchase one million acres of wildlife and recreation areas.

It was the first such program of its kind in the country.

Nelson was also responsible for creating the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, St. Croix Wild and Scenic Riverway, Upper Great Lakes Region Commission, National Environmental Act, the 1964 Wilderness Act and a nationwide system of hiking trails.

Nelson was instrumental in the legislation to mandate fuel efficiency standards in automobiles, control strip mining and the banning of use of DDT, Agent Orange and phosphates in detergents.

Gaylord Nelson’s humble roots, planted in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, grew into an environmental movement that has carried on for 50 years. Tia Nelson picked up where her father left off and uses her passion for nature as a force that drives her to protect the environment.

Tia believes Clear Lake made her father the man he became. “Papa always said that his interest in nature and the environment came to him by osmosis. He was a little boy growing up in the small town of Clear Lake and nature was his playground. It was a part of him from a very early age.”

Tia shared a story about her father and his best friend as a boy in Clear Lake, Sherman Benson. “Come fall, the turtles in the village migrate over to Mud Lake, which is their winter habitat. Papa and Sherman picked up the turtles, spun them around and hid them in the grass. They tucked them behind trees and attempted to get the turtles lost. The turtles still found their way over to Mud Lake and the boys were fascinated by the turtle’s migratory instincts. “Papa was simply marveled by the ways of nature,” Tia said.

She said for her the experience has been quite similar.

“I have always loved nature, animals and the outdoors.

Obviously it was a passion of my father’s, so it trickled down to me.”

After graduating from the

University of Wisconsin with a degree in Wildlife Ecology, Tia spent almost 20 years at The Nature Conservatory in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. “I loved my years working there, but I grew weary of the international travel and I felt drawn back home to Wisconsin.” Next, she took a gig at Wisconsin’s Public Plans Commission. She said that job enabled her to manage the Northern Forest, which she loved. “I felt like I made a big impact during those years,” she said.

Nelson works with the Outrider Foundation and has developed a program on climate change. Tia said, “It has been a chance for me to continue to make a difference. Whether it is working being dedicated to public service or working for a nonprofit, both of those callings are honorable. Certainly my father’s life was similar. I always saw him more as a public servant than a politician, although he was a great politician. He felt an honorable calling to public service and I have felt that too.”

Tia is exited for the upcoming anniversary of Earth Day. “My very first Earth Day I was barely 13-years-old. I spent the day picking up trash with my Junior High. This year for the 50th anniversary, I have produced a film to honor my father’s legacy and inspire the youth of today to become involved in making a brighter future,” she said.

Nelson feels honored and grateful to keep her Papa’s legacy going.

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Fact Sheet: Global Species Decline The world is facing a mass extinction of species. All species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods (insects and arachnids), fish, crustaceans, corals and other cnidarians, and plants have declined, in many cases, severely. Human civilization has had a negative impact on most living things.

We are amidst the largest period of species extinction in the last 60 million years. Normally, between one and five species will go extinct annually. However, scientists estimate that we are now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the normal rate, with multiple extinctions daily. Multiple species will disappear before we learn about them or the benefits they bring to our planet. [1]

Fact #1

A new study has suggested that insect populations have decreased by more than 75% in Germany over the last 28 years. This is very alarming: 80% of wild plants rely on bees and other insects for pollination, and 60% of bird species rely on insects for food. [2]

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Fact #3 Fact #4 Fact #5 Fact #6

Habitat destruction, exploitation, and climate change are driving the loss of half of the world’s wild animal population. [3] Primates, our closest animal relatives, are under extraordinary threat.

Close to 60% of the world’s 504 primate species are threatened with extinction, and 75% of our primate species are in severe population decline. [4] Worldwide, more than 650,000 marine mammals are caught or seriously injured by fishing gear annually. [5]

In the past 20 years, around 75% of all toothed whale species, such as dolphins, porpoises, and 65% of baleen whale species (humpback, blue), and 65% of pinniped species (sea lions) have been affected through bycatch in fishing operations globally. [6]

Fact #7 Fact #8

40% of the world’s bird species are in decline, and 1 in 8 is threatened with global extinction. [7]

Our big cats, including tigers, leopards, and cheetahs are in critical decline, and many will become extinct in the next decade. The world’s cats are exploited for their body parts and skins. China remains the world’s largest market for these critically endangered species along with the black rhino and other species. [8] Lizard populations are especially vulnerable to climate change. A recent study projects that if the current decline in lizard populations continues, 40% of all lizard species will be extinct by 2080. [9]

Fact #9

The American Bison once numbered in the millions and roamed from Alaska to Mexico. They now occupy less than one percent of their original habitat. Their existing habitat is so small and tightly controlled that surviving bison have been compared to herded cattle. [10]

Fact #10

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A walker and pet enjoy a spring day on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.

Stower Trail Earth Day event cancelled The Work/Play Earth Day 2020 event scheduled for April 25 on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

The Friends of Stower Seven Lakes State Trail have participated in this event the past several years in cooperation with Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. The Stower Friends Group will continue to do projects to maintain and care for the trail at no cost to Polk County or Wisconsin DNR. Please watch Friends of Stower Seven Lakes Trail Facebook page for more information as to how you might help or contact Bill Zager at 715-268-8650.

Wednesday, April 22,nd is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Especially during this difficult time, please feel free to continue to safely enjoy this beautiful trail, which is an amazing peaceful sanctuary, a blessing and a privilege to have in our community.

"Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures." ~ Gaylord Nelson

Sources: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2702436/, [2] https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/ journal.pone.0185809, [3]https://www.nature.com/articles/nature22900, [4]http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/1/ e1600946.full, [5]https://academic.oup.com/jmammal/article/89/3/541/859978, [6]https://www.int-res.com/articles/esr_oa/ n020p071.pdf, [7]https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/conl.12162, [8]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/ pii/B9780128022139000468, [9]http://science.sciencemag.org/content/328/5980/894, [10]http://www.iucnredlist.org/ details/2815/0. Fact Sheet list from earthday.org.

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learningfocused, creative and dynamic Criminal Justice Studies Instructor at the WITC Rice Lake Campus. An instructor’s primary purpose is to design instruction and assessment in an engaging environment. WITC Instructors teach in a discipline area in which they have specific training and competence.

Instructors are expected to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities. Instructors teach in a variety of learning environments including face-to-face, online, web-conferencing, and hybrid classrooms. Instructors are expected to continually improve the overall quality and delivery of learning, including the support of program and collegewide initiatives.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Faculty position of Diesel Equipment Technician Instructor at the WITC New Richmond Campus. Hours for this role will be afternoons and evenings.

WITC Instructors teach in a discipline area in which they have specific training and competence. Instructors are expected to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities. Instructors teach in a variety of learning environments including face-to-face, online, web-conferencing, and hybrid classrooms.

Instructors are expected to continually improve the overall quality and delivery of learning, including the support of program and collegewide initiatives.

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TOWN OF LINCOLN Plan Commission April 27, 2020 Meeting Agenda A quorum of the Town Board may be present The Plan Commission for the Town of Lincoln will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Verify Meeting Notice 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Previous Minutes 6. Public Comments 7. Reports of Chair/Commission Members 8. Discuss/Approve Reduced Road Setback for Garage Located at 752 South Shore Drive 9. Fire District Discussion 10. Set Date & Agenda for Next Meeting 11. Adjourn Note: Agenda items may not be taken up in this order.

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk – 715-268-4747 Published April 21, 2020 – Amery Free Press

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Clear Lake Second Quarter Honor Roll Seniors “A” Honor Roll: Abigail Aune, Jalyn Bad Horse, Kenedi Brenne, Alex Burbach, Rhianna Campion, Nichole Catts, William Fitzer, Samantha Haley, Ryan Hayden, Mason Iverson, Natalie Kreier, Michael Lillie, Peyton Lillie, Kaylee Madison, Cameryn Matson, Drew Niles, Julianna Rosen, Maggie Rosen, Dylan Schwerdtfeger, Jackson Steinberger, Jassmyn Warner, Madison Zimmer “B” Honor Roll: Garret Andersen, Taylor Atkins, Mckenna Christensen, Lilyan Hacker, Westan Iverson, Adam Kaczmarski, Ethan Kirk, Jarrett Marlett, Ivan Ruble, Colton Stahl, Corrine Tulgren, Rayne Vangsness, Katlyn Walker

Juniors “A” Honor Roll: Halle Carlson, Ashton Duden, Blake Espeseth, Jackson Fuller, Abigail Keller, Shane Larson, Adam Loenser, Julia Mcintire, Ellen Paatalo, John Pearson, Molly Petersen, Kierra Pickard, Logan Reindahl, Rachel Sanftner, Alex St. John, Kaylee Sunday, Vivian Tulgren, Mackenzie Ward

“B” Honor Roll: Mariah Anderson-Nelson, Leo Hatch, Amelia Johnson, Morgan Johnson, Lydia Mara, Edward Monette, Hannah Monson, Wyatt Steinberger, Kasey Ziemer

Sophomores “A” Honor Roll: Kira Anderson, Kallie Barthman, Lukas Becker, Tyson Blanchard, Brittany Buhr, Mariah Dutton, Samantha Hoefferle, Kristyn Katz, Kiyah Krueger, Carter Lillie, Bart Lund, Austin Moll, Josie Peterson, Riley Peterson, Emily Roessler, Elizabeth Rosen, Drake Selvig, Brooklyn Tolzman, Michael Walker, Madeline Young “B” Honor Roll: Aiden Auckland, Brooke Cress, Brooke Hadac, Eli Hatch, Lillian Johnson, Caleb Logan, Kaitlyn Lysne, Gavin Monson, Jacob Pearson, Anthony Quinn, Clara Rasmussen, Madeline Rosen, Lilly Schone, Violet Tulgren

Freshmen “A” Honor Roll: Bailey Alvermann, Jacob Burback, Karlee Groat, Karl Kobernick, Abigail Monson, Morgan

Monson, Kelli Niles, Lukas Paulson, Hunter Pickard, Wyatt Reindahl, Jayden Schnegelberger, Klaire Steinberger “B” Honor Roll: William Cain, Andrew Campion, Jordan Craig, Brock Hauck, Aaron Hayden, Derek Kreier, Paige Laursen, Andrew Lawson, Teagan Monson, Efren Ramos, Cj Ritterpusch, Carly Siler

8th Graders “A” Honor Roll: Isabella Anderson, Jed Arduser, Royce Brogan, Ellie Cress, Tristan Erickson, Abby Everts, Blake Harris, Kellyn Hayden, Lyla Jarchow, Annabelle Lawson, Lucia Meissner, Kylie Monson, Brenna Peterson, Kathryn Rosen, Tena Schoggins, Elizabeth Tronrud, Steven Wood “B” Honor Roll: James Brinker, Hunter Gilbertson, Eddie Johnson, Lance Kolba, Marshall Ophelan

7th Graders “A” Honor Roll: Isaac Anderson, Lily Anderson, Landon Arcand, Brooke Barthman, Jordan Blanchard, William Brantner, Seth Brihn, Alexis Buhr, Ada Ernst, Sierra Groat, Bradyn Keller, Sara Leintz, Jenna Lundgren, Anneli Monson, Xander Quinn, Aldo Ramos, Avery Rasmussen, Madison Rondeau, Kaitlynn Tellijohn, Ajahnei Twyman, Hailey Zauft “B” Honor Roll: JD Anderson, Kaylee Brogan, Evan Cain, Reed Carlson, Rayna Case, Josh Kaczmarski, Dylan Laberee, Brandee Madison, Jasic Manning, Cayden Mccann, Nathaniel Newcombe, Brynn Olson, Cameron Tibbets, Lillie West

St. Croix Valley Shrine Club finds a way to communicate plus have fun

BY MILT HELMER

Rather than suffering from cabin fever during this Coronavirus shelter in place order, members of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club under the leadership of Roger Keller and Club President Ed Swenson, offered to get together on Zoom.

For those who do not know about Zoom, it is a way for groups up to 100 to get together on line for either business or fun.

The most recent gathering was put together on Friday April 17th. It was an event that will help Shrine Club sponsors get back on their feet after this pandemic. Simply put, every one of the 25 club members were asked to donate $20 per number and Roger and his lady Tammy spun the wheel ( over Zoom ) The numbers on the wheel were adjusted 1 to 25. Each winner receives a $20 gift card at one of the many Shrine donors in their area.

During the fun night when a winner was announced, they were asked why they joined the Masons and then the Shrine. The results were inspiring as well as fun.

Rod Rommel’s wife Judy showed of Rod’s new costume he plans to wear at events as ‘Lemon Drops” the clown.

The club is making plans to have these Zoom meetings once a week until health officials give them an all clear.

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Amery High School Term 3 Honor Roll Grade 12 A Honor Roll: Jesse Alexander, Trent Andren, Jordan Bader, Grace Belz, Jens Bjorge, Caleb Bleskacek, Emma Bottolfson, Abigail Braaten, Elizabeth Braaten, Morgan Brotzel, Pake Brown, Raymond Buenzli, Andrew Carlson, Hailey Clausen, Michael Collins, Samantha Crosby, Halie DeRosier, Amanda Edwards, Julia Engebretson, Nicholas Erickson, Erasmus Espinosa, Claire Flanum, Taylor Foeller, Cora Greene, Jade Hacken, Levi Ingham, Bailey Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Chase Jorgensen, Laura Kastanek, Chloe Keller, Carmen Klugow, Matthew Knutson, Rayna Lee, Kenneth Lepak, Grady Martin, Drew Meyer, Lydia Monson, Josiah Moore, Ethan Mork, Chloe Olson, Bauer Panek, David Peterson, Olivia Pettersen, Andrew Prindle, Autumn Rivard, Ella Schmidt, Annika Schwartz, McAdam Smith, Dylan Thomsen, Miles Troff, Carli Vincent, August Wentz, Emma Wolf.

B Honor Roll: Dylan Anderson, Maxten Baillargeon, Henry Budke, Jacob Burns, Allison Dahlberg, Austin De Leon, Madison Dittman, Brady Dosch, Gilberto Flores, Lauryn Frederick, Alexyss Gates, Joseph Hardina, Martin Hellie, Jackson Henningsgard, Fletcher Kjeseth, Christopher Lorsung, Jackson Mahoney, Mackenzie Mike, Ellie Miller, Paeden Mullen, Coleton O’Brien, Kyle Remackel, Tori Richards, Paige Seichter, Matthew Setzer, Lacey Sigsworth, Brandi Swager, Dominic Warren, Alexis Wilcox, Dylan Wilcox, Kameron Zmuda.

Grade 11 A Honor Roll: Mitchell Baillargeon, Jacob Bembenek, Sydney Bosley, Hannah Bottolfson, Gage Briese, Makaylaa Cassavant-Bloom, Gracie Cran, Lidia Curtis, Lucy Curtis, Allena de la Cruz, Kari Eggert, Hannah Elmer, Katherine Elwood, Evan Friberg, Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje, Juliana Graff, Drew Granica, Lexi Griffin, Nicholas Hahn, McKenna Hanson, Brandyl Harlander, Madilyn Heinn, Jenna Hendrickson, Max Jicinsky, Chase Jonns, Luke Julson, Emilie Koenig, Josie Krueger, Michael Kurschinski, Wyatt Luchtenburg, Mary Mallum, Dezirae Mork, Megan Novak, Jason Oft, Kelsey Oman, Megan Osero, Samuel Otto, Derek Rademaker, Tanner Rankin, Zachary Silvis, Jack Springett, Allison Stauner, Lilly Streich, Olivia Szobody, Ruby Tallent, Keaton Tollakson, Paighton Tyman, Hannah VanSomeren, Sophia Whitley, Ella Williamson.

B Honor Roll: Joseph Bohn, Nicolas Bush, Travis Cernohous, Michael Crosby, Jada Dunham, Matilda Fox, Cruz Frutos, Sarah Garves, Brandt Gumbert, Grant Hoff, Hunter Jenderny, Jake Kube, Riehle Kulzer, Brady Larson, Tristen Madison, Alexis Madsen, Megan Meck, Blake Miller, Devin Nelson, Jacob Oman, Daedyn Pearce, Sydney Peterson, Mariah Waalen,

Alexis Werle, Caleb Wilson, Makaylee Zezza.

Grade 10

A Honor Roll: Robert Beese, Lana Belz, Reese Benware, Raina Bryan, Breanna Burstad, Abigail Bushinger, Angie Castorena Gonsalez, Caiden DeMar, Mara Fulton, Molly Fulton, Ella Gould, Victoria Greene, Cheyenne Griffith, Zoe Gustafson, Iris Hegarty, Hannah Hiltner, Asher Ingham, Larissa Johnson, Seraphina Johnson, Samuel Kelling, Michael Lepak, Jonathan Lorsung, Lorali Madsen, Liliana Marquand, Jaidyn McAlpine, Gavin Melberg, Deidra Meyer, Jessica Miller, Madison Moulton, Emily Pettersen, Alaina Rivard, Cody Scribner, Jack Smestad, Madeline Thompson, Alexa Thorsheim, Mason Tylee, Remington Viebrock, Justin Walter, Joseph Wentz, Dayton White, Otto Whitley, Madison Will, Jacob Young, Aidan Ziegler.

B Honor Roll: Janysa Adiloska, Spencer Albee, Luke Carr, Marissa Cassavant-Bloom, Charles Flanum, Lane Frederick, Hayden Geving, Aaron Gilbertson, Bryn Gouker, Gunner Hacken, Samuel Hacken, Austin Holmberg, Kale Hopke, Emily Huelsman, Jamie Johnson, Maddison Johnson, Preston Jones, Crystal Livingston, Cole Luer, Sydney Maier, Abigail McAlpine, Taylor Olson, Joseph Quarberg, Hailey Schoeberl, Chance Schroeder, Zachary Sorensen, Rylee Thompson, Adina Vrzal, Tyler Wade, Ty Welu, Crystal Whitebird.

Grade 9 A Honor Roll: Addison Amundsen, Blu Anderson, Cole Andren, Hunter Beese, Ashley Benysek, Mia Brotzel, Helen Buenzli, Dominic Byrnes, Connor Carlson, Grace Carlson, Victor Cruz-Morales, Maya Curtis, Sophia Danielson, Mercedes Dravis, Anarene Evenson, Annabelle Fisk, Ella Fulton, Gabriel Graski, Ryan Hanson, Miguel Herrera, Ashleigh Holloman, Eden Hose, Kaileigh Hosking, Emma Johnson, Hannah Justice, Emilie Krahulec, Zachary Long, Molly Lutz, Bridgett Madison, Tyler Meier, Madelyn Mike, Maxwell Mike, Truc Nguyen, Frank Novak, Emily Oman, Kaitlyn Peterson, Anna Powell, Aurora Schwartz, Lauren Sobczak, Roxanne Tritt, Garret Tyman, Josiah Voorhees, Abigael Webber, Desiree Wishard, Megan Wolf.

B Honor Roll: Ethan Bottolfson, Tyler Burns, Caleb Carlson, Derrick Chute, Ethan Clark, Grant Cook, Veronica Fox, Rachel Garves, Ulric Gatica, Maverick Goulet, Connor Grimm, Isaac Helbig, Grecia Hernandez Galan, Tyler Jackson, Victorria Jonns, Landen Krueger, Lucy Kube, Jens Lindquist, Joslyn Miller, Naomi Moore, Makenna Nelson, Carter Nielsen, Sierra Osborne, Logan Osero, Osten Osero, Sebastian Pollitt, Brayden Prindle, Jaclyn Reed, Amber Rens, Bradley Seline, Kobe Stinson, Jack Trandum, Annie Zinn.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Your chance Y h tto supportt your llocall community it non-profi fitts is i haph pening next week, on Tuesday April 28th. Your donations through the annual, 24 hour online fundraising event, giveBIG St. Croix Valley, will make the difference. This year more than ever, we are all in this together.

Local businesses have sustained huge losses during the corona outbreak. Individuals are counting on state unemployment to see them through this difficult time. And non-profits have been forced to cancel fundraising events for the foreseeable future. This is certainly true for Arnell Humane Society and why your help is critical this year.

GiveBIG St. Croix Valley is our biggest fundraiser of the year, a once a year calling for your support. Donations through giveBIG on April 28th will allow local non-profits to continue providing services that define compasSUBMITTED sion and caring where you live. Join the drive to support Music, Nature Conservancy, Special Olympics, Family Resource Centers, Libraries and Homeless Shelters for humans and animals.

With the help of our Friends and Community, Arnell Memorial Humane Society, will continue to support animals in need of a second chance. The animals that come to Arnell without a lifeline receive the rehabilitation, care and adoption that delivers them to their very own forever home. In addition to the 600 animals that come through our doors each year, Arnell assists a countless number of owners find their lost pet without a shelter stay. Low income households are able to spay and neuter their pets through our SNAP program. Pet owners find a resource for pet behavior consultation and assistance. The services provided at Arnell Humane Society are life saving. It’s as simple as that. Your help will allow Arnell Humane Society to continue to go the extra mile to provide the very best care required for the animals in our care. We all want to help the causes dear to our hearts. If you are able, the 24 hour online fundraising giveBIG event is your opportunity to support the work we do at Arnell. Our goal is to raise $15,000. Once again this year, $5,500 donations will be matched by our Executive Board and Nestle-Purina. To donate, go to giveBIGSCV.ORG. There you will be able to find AMHS and all of the organizations participating this year, by clicking on the big green Donate button. Any individual or business may donate. Donations through giveBIG St. Croix Valley are received and receipted by Mightycause Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity that fulfills donations to the designated non-profit. A minimum donation is $5; there is no maximum donation limit. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made with a credit or debit card only. Donations may also be mailed or hand delivered. Mail your giveBIG donation to: AMHS, 185 Griffin St East, Amery, WI 54001. Please note on your check, written to AMHS, that it is a giveBIG donation.

Hours of operation are limited at the shelter during the corona outbreak but if you would rather hand deliver your donation on Tuesday, April 28th, the shelter will be open to receive, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Social distancing will be observed. The animals are counting on us and Arnell Humane Society is counting on you. Help us make the difference in their lives. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St East, Amery, WI 54001, 715 268-7387.

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Please contact Mary Mau at mschradlemau@gmail.com or Cheryl Bussewitz at cmbuss2@gmail.com ASAP League is set to start Tuesday, May 5 or May 12 depending on the Governor’s orders.

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COVID-19 Update We are doing our best to protect our associates while continuing to remain open for business.

Please place your ads, renew your subscription or send a letter to the editor via the mail, phone or email. We are no longer sending FAXes for customers or making copies.

The door is locked, but we are here.

Please call 715-268-8101 We look forward to the time when we can serve you face to face. Until then, please stay safe.

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and beautify our country Happy Earth Day! As you may know, Senator Gaylord Nelson who was a native of Clear Lake, founded Earth Day. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the special day. In celebration of Earth Day, let’s all join in to beautify our country by cleaning up the roadsides, and planting trees and flowers.

Plus take a walk…it’s a wonderful way to relax, and enjoy Pounding nature.

Now that the Spring is Pavement Here, it’s Pam Humpal time to get at those little projects you have been wanting or needing to do for months.

Included in this issue is the AFP Spring Section.

It contains information on building/remodeling, plants, appliances, energy, lawn & garden, real estate,

‘Take a walk… it’s a wonderful way to relax, and enjoy nature.’ plumbing, insurance, water conditioning, recreation, and much more. Check it out, and good luck with your to-do list.

Yes this is a very difficult time in the world for everyone. Many changes have happened over the

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER **THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE STATE MANDATE IS LIFTED.** I will continue to write this column to keep you posted.

Perspective is defined as a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. In this uncertain time, we can feel uncomfortable with what is going on. Have you been feeling like you are not sure what to do next? Take this time to gain some perspective on the future. There are some great suggestions to do so in an article on huffpost.com; they include treating yourself (not retail therapy but maybe a day reading a book in the sun.) Take a look at your future, do you feel happy about where you are if you stay on the path you currently on?

Surround yourself with a great support system, spend time in nature, or do something fun.

Take time to yourself, trust what feels right in your heart. Try to eat healthy and listen to your inner voice.

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!

LOVE, pass it along!

past month or so including schools being shutdown and students being taught from home. But one thing is for sure, the high school Class of 2020 deserves their recognition as they approach graduation time. The Amery Free Press will publish our annual Graduation Edition for the Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake graduates.

This special section will be in the paper on Tuesday, May 19. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the AFP Graduation

section by congratulating the Class of 2020, and also their graduating employees, should please give me a call at 715-268-8101. Deadline is May 8.

The picture I have attached with my column is a painted pallet that is in my flower garden at home. It’s a very simple message but yet very powerful as we think about our family and friends each and every day…LOVE! Have a great week!

Stop in and See Jen to pay your dues and update your information.

• Are you looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit

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organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Call 715-268-6605 for available dates.

Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are?

Please email Jen at aaccjen@ outlook.com or call 715-2686605 with your hours each month, thank you!

Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us!

Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-five cents per card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!

Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better!

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• Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes?

Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center.

Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays.

There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees.

Come down and check us out!

• We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

Jen Tyman, Interim Director

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Special Election May 12, 2020 Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Beverly J. Richmond Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20PR15 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth July 22, 1932 and date of death February 2, 2020, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 240 Howard Ave S., Amery, WI 54001.

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3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 20, 2020.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

BY THE COURT: Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar April 13, 2020 Bryan D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue N Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar No. 1032419 (April 14, 21, 28)

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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF GARFIELD

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Garfield, Polk County, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Garfield Town Hall located in Wanderoos.

You can also personally go to the clerk's of¿ce, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review if appearing before the Board.

The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Military electors should contact the municipal clerk regarding the deadlines for requesting or submitting an Absentee Ballot.

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 BEAVER Wendy Coleman, Clerk 1541 Cty. Hwy. T Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Phone 715-986-4725 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 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

The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: Friday, May 8, 2020.

The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: 5:00pm Sunday, May 10, 2020.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on May 12, 2020. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

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No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48 hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person must specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The information provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted, Town of Garfield, Sue Knutson, Clerk Notice is hereby given this 21st day of April 2020 by Sue Knutson, Clerk Town of Garfield WNAXLP

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Park View Home, Inc. located in Woodville is accepting applications for the following position RN/LPN/Nursing Student or Medication Technician – Looking for temporary work? We have the perfect opportunity for you! We have full or part time hours available during these unprecedented times. If you provide compassionate care, enjoy working in an environment where emotional, psychological, and spiritual support are provided to our residents by our 5 star rated staff and facility, look no further.

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RN or LPN—NIGHT SHIFT 10:30pm-6:45am

Part Time hours, 6 shifts a pay period. Must work every other weekend (Fri & Sat nights). Excellent Polk County Benefit Package including paid time off, WRS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance, wellness program and more!

We welcome new and soon to be graduates!

Starting Wage: $21.19+ LPN & $26.86+ RN

Please call Mary at 715-268-3658 for more information or apply online for this Polk County career now at www.co.polk.wi.us

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QA _ Perform in-process inspections using inspection techniques and equipment per applicable work instructions and written procedures.

Work closely with and provide production support per shift supervisor’s requests including training production workers to recognize quality issues. Maintain a neat and orderly and efficient method of operation within the QA inspection department. Identify and promote new and different methods for inspection and production that increase productivity or safety by using corrective actions/process improvements.

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Vision abilities required by this job include close visions.

Competencies: Ability to read and write English. Ability to use basic math. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated through satisfactory completion of the defined probationary period.

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KINDERGARTEN THRU GRADE 4 Position: Seeking Elementary Teachers for 20202021 school year. Knowledge of effective classroom management, forward-thinking pedagogy, and instructional best practices are essential. Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching practices, will understand and incorporate literacy skills into the daily routine, and will be familiar with current state standards. Strong technology skills and a willingness to work in a collegial environment, as a collaborative team member, are a must. Experience with personalized learning, growth mindset, and trauma-informed practices is a plus.

QualiƂcations: Must be kind, caring, and have a deep understanding of child development. Candidates must hold Wisconsin licensure 1777 or 1088 to teach elementary aged students.

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The 2020 Covid-19 outbreak has led to unprecedented layoffs, hundreds of thousands of death and weeks of home-quarantine for everyone. Socially, economically, psychologically, this is the worst crisis since the Depression and World War II. This is an unexpected and tumultuous turn of events that has gripped the entire planet.

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3. On or around May 16, the Victory Garden trays of seedling plants will be delivered for distribution to Farm Table in downtown Amery, where customers can retrieve them safely. Soil amendments, like bagged compost and manure, will be available at that time.

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Allergy-Proof Your Home As we welcome spring’s warmer weather, many Americans prepare for the uncomfortable and life-limiting months associated with seasonal allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million citizens suffer each year.

Spring is often to blame as pollen is released by trees in its early stages, then grass as the season advances. While there is no straightforward cure for seasonal allergies, there are many ways you can prepare your home to limit its effect.

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Clean up the Clutter When you begin your spring-cleaning chores, you can lessen the dust intrusion by eliminating clutter around the home. Make sure to eradicate areas with things like old rags, stacks of magazines and clothes you don’t wear.

Once your home is free and clear, give your carpet a quality cleaning. You can usually rent a commercial shampooer from a local hardware store or hire

a professional cleaning service to make your floor covering pristine. Many types of carpet can hold allergens and distribute them into the air once they’re disrupted. After a deep cleaning, commit to vacuuming at least once a week to maintain its clean qualities.

Bedroom Cleaning Since we spend so much time in our bedrooms, it’s

important to ensure the area is clean and free of allergens.

In addition to regular dusting, keep a few extra sets of bed sheets and pillowcases on hand.

They are notorious for holding dust mites or pollen that we bring home on our clothes or hair.

Try to wash them in hot water at least once a week and rotate different coverings so

you’re not left without when life gets in the way of laundry.

Clean the Air Spring invites pollen and other allergens into the air and your home. However, there are measures you can take to keep your living space clean and fresh. Check with an expert to inspect your house’s ventilation system and ductwork. If there are compromised com-

ponents, intrusion like moisture and dust are commonly introduced.

You should also invest in high-quality air filters in your heating and cooling appliances. When your HVAC expert arrives for their regular maintenance, ask them about more high-efficiency options to increase your home’s defense.

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Spring into Safety It can be easy to overlook household items that aren’t always used, so be sure to analyze this sometimes-lifesaving equipment.

Smoke Detectors According to the United States Fire Administration, you should replace your smoke alarms every ten years. It’s easy to find the date it was manufactured by looking on the back of the detector. Ensure they are installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. You should also test the alarms at least once a month by engaging an easily identifiable button and change the batteries at least annually. If you are due for an upgrade, consider investing in smart detectors that alert synced alarms throughout the home at the first sign of smoke.

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If they are difficult to operate or the door can be budged open while they are engaged, a replacement is necessary.

Hire the help of a local locksmith to rekey your home with high-quality locks and deadbolts. To add a modern touch of innovation to the simple lock, ask about options that are operated by key fob or smartphone applications.

Home Security System One of the most effective measures you can take toward your property’s defense is investing in a home security system. Many companies offer 24/7 emergency contact and will alert you and the author-

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Spring Cleaning the Greenhouse As the warmer weather begins its arrival, your greenhouse should be prepped and cleaned for the bountiful harvesting season around the corner.

Whether you have a house constructed with plastic sheeting or a commercially installed building, ensuring its cleanliness provides big benefits for the plants inside.

The first step of any greenhouse cleaning project should be a visual inspection. Check the interior corners and rafters for signs of pest intrusion like hornet or wasp nests. Of course, you should eradicate these with care if you believe the hives are active.

Then, look at the integrity of cover materials that make up the walls. It’s common for more inexpensive plastic to show wear and require replacement after the brutal cold of winter. It’s crucial to repair the damage immediately, as the walls are important to preventing condensation by blocking sunlight and inhibiting moisture to drip onto your plants which invites mildew.

Address Issues from Last Season Consider the pain points you experienced during a previous harvest and correct it for a more successful year.

For instance, if you noticed a certain portion of your greenhouse that didn’t receive the sunlight it needed, consider rearranging the footprint of your planting structures before they are filled with seed.

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that can limit their intrusion throughout the year. It will be easier for a professional to spread their protective remedy before your greenhouse is full and thriving.

Disinfect Your Space Give your plants a fresh start by eliminating debris or depleted soil from last season. Use an eco-friendly garden cleaner to thoroughly clean out pots and planters before filling them with new stock. Keep a large container on hand and allow seriously contaminated holders to soak before cleaning as scrubbing too hard may lead to damage. Don’t forget to com-

pletely rinse and dry these important companions in your greenhouse before attempting to replant.

Get Organized The upcoming planting season will require numerous tools if you want

it to be successful. Analyze the condition of your existing equipment while planning for this year’s harvest.

If you notice cracks in shovels or dull pruning shears, you should consider replacing them with updated options.

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Hiring an Exterior Painter All the sprucing up in the yard may make you turn a critical eye to the exterior of your home.

While you can paint the outside of your home yourself, most homeowners choose to hire a contractor for this big job. Here are some tips for picking a pro from Consumer Reports.

Set Up a Meeting

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Sprinkler Maintenance Many Americans who appreciate a luscious, full lawn throughout the spring and summer turn to sprinkler or irrigation systems. To perform at peak performance, they will require attention before being open for the year.

If you don’t have one but are considering adding it to your yard, professional installation is the most practical option. An expert will prepare trenches while ensuring utility lines aren’t compromised and correctly install needed components like piping, controllers and valves.

When the ice and frost are gone, here are some ways to prepare your sprinkler or irrigation system for its busy season.

Welcome Spring Before you can begin using your sprinkler system this spring, it’s important to ensure the winter weather is gone and temperatures will remain steady. According to the group Direct Energy, attempting to allow water to run while the ground is still frozen could result in busted pipes during the startup process, or hours later. You can test the condition of the ground below by digging at least a foot into the soil in an area away from the underground tubing. If you strike frozen dirt, plan to delay the de-winterizing project.

Ask friends, family and the local paint store for recommendations, then set up a meeting time with each contractor. He or she will want to walk around your home and take a close look at all the surfaces to provide a detailed estimate. Be wary of short visits. Ask how big the contractor’s crew is and how much experience they have.

Get it in Writing

The brains behind your irrigation system are typically installed outdoors. Make sure you follow the directions explained by the installer and confirm settings are accurate for time, date and zones. You should also check the integrity of backup batteries if your sprinklers rely on them. If you are concerned about their performance or age, visit a battery specialist in your area and have them tested to determine how much life they have left.

Each contractor should provide you with a written estimate that includes a complete breakdown of costs, including labor and supplies. Look for the brand of paint they plan to use, number of coats and surface prep work that must be done, like replacing rotten wood. Once you pick a contractor, they also should provide you with a written contract. The contract should include everything in the estimate, plus a clear outline of what is and is not included in the work. You also can ask for a guarantee of the work; your paint may offer a warranty, but it probably doesn’t include labor.

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Depending on the number of sprinkler heads you have, this may prove to be the most time-consuming portion of the entire process. Analyze each component for signs of damage and replace the parts before attempting to engage the system. Use an old toothbrush to effectively clean each nozzle to ensure they distribute water evenly to their designated zones. Make sure valves are closed after cleaning, except the nozzle farthest from the main water source, it should remain open to allow air to escape during startup.

Talk to past clients and, if you can, look at their work from several years ago to see how well it holds up. Also check more recent projects to see the skills of the current crew. Make sure each contractor is up to date with any local or state licenses and that they have their own insurance.

Opening the Main Valve With the pre-maintenance performed, slowly open the main valve until you can hear water begin to flow. Allow this to steadily fill into the main line before slightly opening the valve every few minutes.

Doing this too quickly can lead to expensive errors like busted pipes or valves.

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Help Save the Bees from Europe in the 1600s — and most of those don’t live in hives, the National Wildlife Federation says. Instead, they live in small nests carved into soil or wood.

And, bonus, they rarely sting. Talk to your local nursery or agriculture extension agent about what bees live in your area and how to create the best habitat for them.

Bees produce more than tasty, sweet honey. We owe most of our food to the hard work of one of the species of apis.

Seventy out of the top 100 human food crops, about 90 percent of the world’s nutrition, are pollinated by bees, Greenpeace says. But bees are in crisis.

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attack from pesticides, global warming, habitat loss and diseases.

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ery worker to point you toward flowering plants that bees like and that are native to your area, requiring less chemical care than other varieties.

Build a Bee House Build or buy bee houses for your garden.

North America is home to more than 4,000 native bee species — honey bees were imported

Bees and other pollinators need water, too.

Add a water feature to your garden. It can be as simple as a bird bath you regularly refresh.

Add rocks or pebbles that stick out above the water line to give bees and other insects a safe place to land. Dump the water every few days to kill any mosquito larvae, and stay away from chemicals.

Patio Perfect Now that warmer weather its here, it’s time to get outside and get your patio ready for morning coffee, solo time with a book or a big dinner with friends and family. Keep reading for more tips on creating the perfect outdoor space to fit your needs and your budget.

FURNITURE After a long winter outdoors, you may need to freshen up your furniture a bit. First, try cleaning it. Try a mix of 2 cups of white vinegar to 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Spot test it first to make sure the solution doesn’t ruin any fabrics or finishes. If you’re good to go, work it into the hard surfaces with a stiff-bristled brush and rinse well. You can also use this solution on cushions and umbrellas (again, spot test first) with a softer brush.

If a good wash doesn’t work, maybe it’s time for a fresh coat of paint. Take your cleaned furniture to an open, well-ventilated space and opt for an outdoor spray paint that’s appropriate

to your furniture’s material. If you’re painting metal furniture, look for a paint that inhibits rust. For plastic, make sure the paint you pick will adhere to plastics. While matte finishes are in, glossy finishes are easier to clean. Your local home store offers a variety of paints, colors and finishes to choose from.

MADE IN THE SHADE Throw the best kind of shade — the kind you can sip a lovely beverage under. Look beyond the umbrella at sunsails, awnings, canopies and more.

Some more complex installs, like a retractable awning, may require professional installation. But there are easier solutions you can do yourself, like a sail or a canopy. Just make sure your shady solution is securely fastened so it doesn’t blow away in a summer storm.

PICK A PECK OF POTS Get creative with containers, textures and blooms in your patio space.

Choose plants with leaves and blooms that complement the colors of your furniture and cushions.

If your thumb is a lighter shade of green, ask the pros at your garden center to help you pick easy-care plants that can stand up to the weather in your area.

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Garage Door Maintenance Winter weather can quickly degrade important components on your garage door, causing them to rust or seize.

Since it’s such an important part of your home that provides convenience and security, it must operate efficiently.

While general maintenance is straightforward, you can hire an expert overhead door technician if the job is too intimidating. During an inspection, they will highlight signs of deterioration and show you what to look for in the future. If you decide to tackle the chore on your own, consider these tips from the International Door Association.

Lubricate Overhead doors require many moving parts to perform smooth and efficiently. A way to maintain their integrity is by lubricating each component.

This should include the rollers, hinges, bearings, springs and chains. The IDA suggests using a drop of engine oil on each roller, which will then distribute the lube to a door’s bearings.

By lightly greasing the hinges and springs, you lessen the risks of the door becoming jammed and unusable. While engine oil is usually a suitable lubricant, check with the overhead unit’s manufacturer to find out if there is a different fluid they recom-

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mend. Some may insist on a silicone lubricant or one made specifically for garage door components.

Test for Balance You will likely notice obvious signs when an overhead door is unbalanced. Problems, like jamming, strange noises and delayed or disrupted operation are common. Even if you don’t notice any warning signs, use these easy steps to test for balance as

a part of regular maintenance.

• Close the garage door like normal.

• Find and engage the release handle to access manual operation.

• Lift the door three to four feet above the ground. If it doesn’t remain open, there is an imbalance that must be addressed.

While testing can be completed by any homeowner, the process of rebalancing should be handled by a professional. It requires adjusting and coordinating the system of springs

and can be dangerous if done improperly.

Clean the Tracks Ensuring your overhead door has a clean track to roll on is imperative to its optimal performance. You can keep them in peak condition by wiping the system with a rag or vacuuming out loose debris.

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Prepare Wildlife Attractions sphere, include dripping water to attract more wildlife.

Don’t forget to regularly clean the birdbath as its occupants will likely leave behind seeds, droppings and feathers.

An exciting aspect of spring is the return of wildlife to your backyard. Flocks of birds and hungry squirrels will likely find a new place to call home throughout the neighborhood.

Welcome their friendly chatter by rewarding them with a favorite meal or birdbath to ensure they continue to make an appearance.

If your goal is to create a homestead that invites animals to feel safe and find a bite to eat, keep in mind that wildlife is to be respected.

Make sure to remind children that wild animals are not obedient like their favorite pets and may become dangerous if they feel threatened.

Watching and learning about these animals from a distance is a wholesome way to spend spring with your family.

Building a safe and attractive haven for animals to flock

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may not happen overnight, but by following these tips, your backyard will become an entertaining place for beautiful wildlife.

Water Sources One of the most popular

water sources we can offer animals is an attractive birdbath.

Follow these tips from Cornell University to discover how to place it for the most impact.

Birds prefer baths that are low to the ground and located near shady areas.

Use stones or branches to line edges of the water so birds have a place to stand while drinking.

Water should be no deeper than one inch at the edges and two inches in the middle.

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When considering which types of feeders to install, think of the wildlife you are trying to attract. If a colorful variety of birds is your intention, try to use several boxes that offer them different ways to eat. Some animals prefer to dine while perching, so a hanging feeder with posts will be more attractive. Other lesspicky eaters will be fine with eating from a platform or suet style option.

Try to incorporate different types of seeds throughout your yard to learn what your local species are most interested in. Don’t be surprised to find animals like squirrels or deer visiting your yard to finish up the food that was knocked to the ground by hungry birds.

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