Amery Free Press April 28, 2020

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Hooked on a feeling

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Spring weather has seen busier local lakes and rivers as fisherman set their sites on catching “the big one.” Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is traditionally the first Saturday in May. Hook and line fishing for many fish species on state waters begins on that day.

However, to better manage Wisconsin fisheries, season dates are often specific

to the species of fish as well as the water body.

The beginning of April, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) put new fishing regulations into effect. Some regulations are statewide, while others are regional and local. The WDNR said the new regulations, “Provide good fishing opportunities for the public and help fulfill management goals.”

The WDNR has over 250 inland

bodies of water listed in Polk County.

The biggest include Balsam Lake, Bone Lake, Big Round Lake and Lake Wapogasset. Some of the tiniest listed were Depot Lake, Mallard Lake, Marsh Lake and Legoo Lake.

Amery resident, Chris Franzen, said fishing is a hobby/sport that can be enjoyed by anyone. “We are super fortunate to live in a unique area with

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Chris Franzen with a 47.5 inch Muskie caught in a previos year on Lake Wapogasset.

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Amery rolls out program to assist ‘non-essentials’

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Welcome to the world Basil Flynn Lundgren! After a delivery that didn’t go quite as planned due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this little guy’s family is enjoying their “Stay at Home” time together.

Ooh baby baby it’s a wild world

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

When Cat Stevens penned the words to his 1970 hit, “Wild World” he probably never imagined just how wild a future virus could be on the world. Neither did Ray Lundgren and Jeni Jones nine months ago when they shared with their

two children their family was about to grow. There was no way any of them could have imagined just how wild the world would be during the time of their special delivery.

Throughout the pregnancy, the family envisioned a birth at Amery Hospital, with older sister, Bailee present for the arrival of her newest brother, followed by days of proud-

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ly showing off the bundle of joy to family and friends. Unfortunately, COVID-19 saw plans change.

Jones said, “Ray and I started to worry about delivery in March when school got canceled and things went on lock down. It was very worrisome the beginning of

When Mayor Paul Isakson and his wife, Kate, received their Stimulus check, they tried to come up with a way they could take that money and give back to businesses being affected by current Stay At Home orders.

From that, the Shop Amery stimulus program was born.

The program works in two parts to assist the “non-essential” businesses of Amery that have been closed, or partially closed, for a month now.

Part one is a fundraising effort. Donations to the Shop Amery Go Fund Me account and donation pledges made by emailing Mayor Isakson, will go to the Shop Amery Stimulus fund sponsored by the Amery Community Club.

Part two sees this fund being used to offset the cost of Amery Stimulus Dollars (ASDs) by 50%. ASDs are quite similar to Amery Scrip Money, but can only be used at non-essentials once they fully re-open.

Your donation to the Shop Amery Go Fund Me account is tax deductible. Any donation you can make at this time is greatly appreciated.

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Benefits of this fund will go to the customers of non-essential businesses who will be able to buy ASDs at a 50% discount. Non-essential business owners can then redeem these ASDs for 100% value.

The ASDs will go on sale the day the non-essential businesses will open and be good for 90 days to stimulate the Amery economy. The ASDs will be available for purchase at Chet Johnson Drug. A list of participating businesses will also be available at that time and is available on the City’s Facebook page and on the Shop

Amery Go Fund Me page.

Please visit GoFundMe.com at https://www.gofundme.com/f/shopamery-stimulus to donate or contact the Mayor’s office at City Hall if it is more convenient, 715/268-7486.

Isakson said, “These Amery Stimulus Dollar funds will double the money available for those in need and the sales will benefit the business where the ASD is spent. In the meantime, spending your dollars locally at businesses is a tremendous help for the economic vitality of our community.”

AHS strives to spotlight seniors, despite circumstances

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The end of their senior year has not been how any members of the Class of 2020 envisioned, but the School District of Amery is making sure there are still ways for memories to be made.

These students have worked hard and it is time to be awarded.

Wednesday, May 13, Senior Awards Night will begin at 7 p.m. The event will be streamed live on the “We Are Amery” Facebook page.

Watch the virtual awards show from the comfort of your home to see who receives awards and/or scholarships.

Thursday, May 21, a Senior Parade will start at 7 p.m. ('Senior Walk' Alternative). At 6:45 the seniors will line up near Jorgensen Field for a car tour through campus. It is encouraged parents drive so the seniors can wave and enjoy the experience. The Amery Police Department will lead them through campus where school staff and family can wave and cheer as they celebrate the end of high school and the beginning of their next journey.

• Seniors - feel free to decorate your vehicle and wear your graduation cap.

• Seniors and their drivers must stay in their vehicles.

• Spectators must observe proper social distancing by staying in their vehicles or standing next to their vehicles

parked along the parade route. Please park a safe distance from all other spectator vehicles."

• A portion of the parade may be live streamed, but most importantly, we will use photos and video clips from the parade for a compiled Senior Parade video that will be released on social media.

Cue the Pomp and Circumstance and let the march begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 15. The district said a Thursday was selected to avoid summer weekend plans.

Plan A - Graduates participate, limited spectators, and a live stream.

Plan B - Graduates participate only, no spectators, and a live stream.

Plan C - Virtual ceremony live stream only. No graduates or spectators.

All of the named plans are subject to change based upon state guidelines for social distancing and safety. Governor Evers ordered all Wisconsin schools and school facilities remain closed through June 30; therefore, June dates were not an option for graduation.

The more some things were forced to change, the more some things are being accommodated to stay the same. Things in the planning process, which will take place as usual include: the Amery Free Press edition to honor all graduates, Class of 2020 shirts, senior 'silly awards,' senior edition of The Warrior and the senior slideshow.

Polk County Sheriff speaks out against ‘Safer at Home’ order

BY C.L. SILL OSCEOLA SUN

Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak issued a statement on the official department Facebook page on April 21 criticizing Gov. Evers extension

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of the safer-at-home order.

The order is currently set to remain in place until May 26. Small protests have taken place across the state, as well as in Minnesota and Michigan, calling on elected officials to forego quarantine orders and reopen local economies. Although the economy began as the driving Waak factor behind these protests, many now see any shelter-inplace order as an affront to their civil liberties.

Waak’s stance is slightly more nuanced, and he said for him it’s about balance.

“From the beginning of this pandemic I’ve had to balance one’s constitutional freedoms and enforcing an order,” he said. “And I’ve really tried to find the balance in that.”

Waak said he’s not calling to completely open

up the county and turn it into a free-for-all with no pandemic guidelines, but said his major criticism is that more control should be handed over to the local levels of government, especially in an area as rural as Polk county.

“Every county is not the same, if you have a highly dense population you have a bigger problem with this pandemic than we do in a rural area,” he said. “I just think you can’t paint the state with one brush.”

His statement said he believes the county can reopen, with some precautions in place.

“I believe that most Polk County businesses can safely operate with some protective measures in place,” read the statement. “Such as social distancing and protective equipment for staff/patrons.”

While the lack of population density may put areas like Polk County at an advantage initially, rural areas also generally have an older SEE OPINIONS, PAGE 3

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so many bodies of water available to cast a line,� said Franzen.

You can find the hook and line fishing regulations for your favorite lake on the WDNR’s online searchable guide found at https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/regulations/ STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL FISHING REGULATION CHANGES: • A continuous catch-and-release season for bass at all times of the year outside the harvest season will apply statewide, except where refuges or closed areas are in effect. This season will apply to inland, outlying and most boundary waters, and no bass may be harvested during the catch-and-release bass season. Waters with a current continuous bass harvest season will not see any changes. • The daily bag limit for cisco and whitefish will change from 25 pounds and one fish to 10 fish in total. This change will improve consistency in harvest limits among anglers and reduce pressure on inland cisco and whitefish populations. • The closing date of the muskellunge fishing season will be Dec. 31 on open water in the Northern Zone north of US Highway 10, including Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters and outlying waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay north of Waldo Boulevard in Manito-

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Steve Klinger of Glenwood City enjoys spring ďŹ shing in Amery on the Apple.

woc. Open water is considered to include any conditions that do not allow ice to be used as a platform for fishing. • On the Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters, the musky season will open on June 1 and the minimum length limit for musky will be 50 inches. • For lake sturgeon fishing on Lake Superior, the minimum length limit will be 60 inches and only one sturgeon may be harvested per year. • On the Lake Winnebago System, the daily bag limit for walleye and sauger will decrease to three in total, with

only one being a sauger. No size limit will apply. The Winnebago System includes Lakes Buttes des Morts, Winneconne, Poygan, Winnebago and all their tributaries from their mouths upstream to the first dam. This includes the Fox River from Lake Winnebago upstream to the dam above Princeton and all its tributaries from their mouths upstream to the first dam and the Wolf River from its mouth upstream to the dam in the city of Shawano and all its tributaries from their mouths upstream to the first dam including Cincoe lake, Partridge

Crop lake and Partridge lake in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties. • In water bodies of Shawano and Waupaca counties, excluding the Winnebago system and in Lake Koshkonong, the Rock River from the Indianford dam upstream to the lower Watertown dam, the Bark River from the mouth upstream to the former Hebron Dam at Highway 106, the Crawfish River from the mouth upstream to and including the Highway 19 bridge, Busseyville (Koshkonong) Creek from the mouth upstream to County Highway B, and the tributaries of these rivers up to the first dam in Dane, Jefferson and Rock counties, the daily bag limit will also be three walleye, but with a minimum length limit of 18 inches. • For the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and connected water bodies, including Trude Lake, the Bear River, the Flambeau River upstream of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage at Murray's Landing, the Little Turtle River, and the Manitowish River upstream of the Flambeau River to the Rest Lake Dam, including Benson, Sturgeon and Vance lakes, the regulation for walleye will be a minimum length limit of 12 inches with only one fish over 15 inches allowed for harvest, and a daily bag limit of three.

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population and thus more people vulnerable to COVID-19. According to public US government data compiled by DATAUSA, Polk County has a median age of 44.8 years, while Hennepin County in the heart of Minneapolis has a median age of 36.4 years.

History also suggests rural areas are not less susceptible to pandemics, as the 1918 Spanish Influenza outbreak ravaged Polk County just as it did the rest of the country, hitting hardest after more urban areas had already begun to see a decline in cases.

One day after Waak issued his statement, the department issued a joint statement with the Polk County Health Department that

appeared to contradict Waak’s opinion. It stated a return to normalcy in Polk County would be best achieved by “practicing physical distancing and other public health recommendations while adhering to emergency order #28 (safer-at-home order).�

Waak does not believe this is a contradiction. “If you read the last part of my statement I said I look forward to working with public health and finding a path forward, and that’s what we’re doing,� he said.

The reaction to Waak’s statement was much more intense than he imagined, and included equal amounts of praise and condemnation. Many county residents believe it is time to get back to work, while others say

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the state has to stay the course of the saferat-home order.

In a recent poll issued by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, 70 percent of respondents said they believe the safer-at-home order should remain in place until May 26.

Twenty percent said the order should end immediately, while the remaining 10 percent said it should extend past May 26.

Waak said regardless of opinion, this is a discussion local communities need to be having. “I would challenge all community leaders to have this conversation,� he said. “The public is desperate for some answers and I think if we can have this conversation we can find what the end of this looks like.�

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Always there?

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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s we enter the second month of being on lockdown, there are signs that the extraordinary steps we have taken to isolate ourselves from the coronavirus are working. Rates of infection and death are down from the projections and flattening the curve worked.

The changes in the way we live impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. These changes have been profound and historic. This time has affected, in one form or another, nearly every person.

It’s difficult to measure the cost of the stay at home orders.

Publisher It is simplistic to look to reduced earning power and lost jobs as Tom Stangl the main sacrifice to the greater good, but it is foolish to discount the very real financial impact to many, many businesses and families.

At the onset of the pandemic, media outlets like this newspaper were considered an essential service, meaning we could continue to operate as other businesses were forced to close.

It’s been a difficult balancing act for us during the past month, working to bring the news you depend on while the advertising revenue we depend on has dwindled. We have kept things going, just like we did during two World Wars and in the aftermath of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.

But it is a lie to say things are anywhere near normal for our business. Like other businesses, we struggle to keep things going.

As the federal government considers a second round of stimulus payments, the newspaper industry is making a case for consideration. We perform a needed service in our communities and would benefit from the government spending some advertising dollars with us, instead of Google, Facebook and Instagram.

These public service and informative ads could be similar to the ones running right now about the U.S. Census. They could carry critical government information about data from the CDC, access to small business loans, medical resources for families and other important topics. We’re asking for a commitment that would be spent in an equitable manner across all local news providers.

We understand that this is an unorthodox request, but believe we have audiences that could directly benefit from the advertising. We feel this approach is mutually beneficial in the extraordinary times we are living in today.

We would also like the government to offer tax deductions as incentives for subscribers and advertisers to continue supporting local newspapers.

There seems to be a popular misconception that newspapers like us have always and will always be here. We are seen by some as a utility or a public service, always there and ready to do the work of informing the community and providing a check and balance on local government.

I’m not sure who these folks believe are actually paying the bill for our staff, printing and postage. I believe some people believe “someone” is making sure our papers stay profitable.

During the pandemic, we are grateful for the subscribers and advertisers who have been our “someones.”

If you share our belief that newspapers are worth changes in tax code or consideration for public service advertising by the federal government, please contact your congressman and senators.

We want to be here forever. We understand we may need some help to do so. Thanks for being here for us now.

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.

Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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n times of trouble can it be possible a thirst quenching drink is what provides comfort to saddened hearts? I recently heard about Busch Light beer’s attempt to provide some joy during the current state of things and it reminded me of a campaign rolled out by their sugary and caffeinated half cousin, twice removed; CocaCola.

Editor The company’s April Ziemer television ad featuring the infectious “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” first took America by storm in 1971. In the commercial, a camera pans across faces of all shapes, colors and ethnicities, as they sing from a hilltop in Manziana, Italy, “I’d like to buy the world a Coke.”

When the ad was produced in 1971, it cost $250,000, making it the world’s most expensive commercial at the time. The jingle’s author, Bill Backer, found himself stranded in Ireland after his plane was forced to land due to foggy conditions and there, he came up with the idea.

Backer was amongst tourists, frustrated with their delay. They were forced to spend the night in Shannon, Ireland and in the light of morning, some of those passengers appeared happier. Heck, some were even sitting in the airport’s cafe and laughing at their shared misfortune, between gulps of bubbly Coca-Cola straight from the bottle.

He later wrote of the scene: “In that moment I saw a bottle of Coke in a whole new light. I began to see a bottle of Coca-Cola as more than a drink. The familiar words, ‘Let’s

have a Coke,’ were more than an invitation to pause for refreshment.

They were actually a subtle way of saying, ‘Let’s keep each other company for a little while.’ And I knew they were being said all over the world. The basic idea was to see Coke not as it was originally designed to be, a liquid refresher, but as a tiny bit of commonality between all peoples, a universally liked formula that would help to keep them company for a few minutes.”

On a napkin he jotted the lyrics: I’d like to buy the world a home and furnish it with love, Grow apple trees and honey bees, and snow white turtle doves.

I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony, I’d like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company.

[Repeat the last two lines, and in the background:] It’s the real thing, Coke is what the world wants today.

The song hit radio stations and it gained immediate popularity. DJs immediately began receiving calls asking them to play the jingle, as if it were a song by The Doors or the Jackson 5.

The Hillside Singers had recorded the original vocals, and that version peaked at number 13 on pop charts. Backer had the New Seekers record a slightly different version of the song, titled “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” which peaked at number 7.

Roger Greenaway, who helped write the music for the jingle, said he thinks its popularity came from a feeling of hope during a dark period in the country’s history.

So we have reached another troubling time in the world and Busch Beer says, I’ll see your sweet syrupy Coca Cola smirks and raise you a carbonated alcohol grin…

Busch is looking to help couples celebrate their love, even if the

current pandemic has forced them to change their wedding dates. If a couple qualifies, they’ll then be in the running to win a year’s supply of Busch Beer.

“Your wedding plans may be on ice for the time being, but we wanna give you a wedding gift of ice-cold Busch. FOR A YEAR,” the brand wrote in a tweet announcing the contest. 250 couples will be chosen to win a one-year supply of Busch beer.

Vice President of Value Brands at Anheuser-Busch Daniel Blake said the company wanted to do something for Busch drinkers who had to put wedding plans on hold.

“Wedding season is approaching and we’ve seen many stories of couples having to adjust and cancel their plans. Busch still wanted to offer these couples a chance for a wedding gift and a reason to celebrate their love regardless of our unprecedented situation,” he said.

I feel horrible for anyone who had to cancel wedding plans and hope Busch’s generosity in handing out free brewskis provides some comfort. They might actually come in handy during the first year of trudging through marital bliss.

People are always looking for some big miracle that will solve the chaos in the world. These drink companies might have the right idea. Maybe the key is not to look for some huge change, but to start with something simple, something like kindness, smiles and a drink with friends (when it is allowed).

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

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Supports Zunker May 12 marks an important Congressional election to fill the vacant seat in our district.

Not long ago, a group called “The Club for Growth Action” circulated at least 7 expensive, glossy ads (mailers or flyers) in support of the Republican candidate. Those ads were mailed from “L Street”, the lobbying capital of Washington, DC. Why this outside attention to our Northwest Wisconsin election? The answer is ‘follow the money.’ In this case the three largest donors are from Illinois (RIchard Uihlein donated $5.2 million in 2018), Pennsylvania, and San Francisco. Nobody from Wisconsin. Why are these donors seeking representation in our district? How can we

Concerns about Waak’s comments in Wisconsin expect to be heard when we all know that money talks the loudest and the Republican candidate is running with this kind of financial backing?

Luckily, we have a choice to elect a candidate who rejects the Washington lobby groups in Tricia Zunker, a self-made leader, an attorney, a member of the Wausau School Board, and a member of the Ho-Chunk Supreme Court. And she will not be representing the interests of other states. She’ll be representing us. It is time to Vote Local, Vote for Tricia Zunker.

JoAnn Hallquist Amery, WI. Paid Political Endorsement

It is disturbing that Sheriff Brent Waak is taking a stance on “carefully” opening up Polk County businesses. In the last five days the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has risen from 4500 to 5000. That is an increase of 500 confirmed cases in five days. The number of deaths has risen in that same time from 230 to 258. It estimated that the number of confirmed cases represents only the tip of the iceberg compared to the number of people who are walking around and are infected but do not have symptoms.

Of course, these confirmed cases are mostly located in the metropolitan areas of Eastern Wisconsin. But the number of cases is growing and will ultimately spread West.

Nearby counties, as of April 23 have the following: Pierce=8, St. Croix=13, Barron=6, Chippewa=20, Eau Claire=23. Is there any rational person who believes that the 4 reported cases in Polk County won’t climb upward in the next few days? What can be certain from past experience is that the more that people stop isolating themselves

Not impressed with Trump

Shut-down issues

I have been writing about the impending storm coming to our Country for over three and onehalf years and now it is here. President Trump is clearly over his head and out of depth for the job of President of the United States. He has been dishonest at every level and his deadly indecision paid for with the loss of tens of thousands of American lives. He is the perfect example of the (Peter Principle) This latest bungle has escalated to a place it never needed to have gone.

He remove 80 percent of the Staff of the (Center For Disease Control) in the last two years. This is after a litany of near weekly bungles of terrible decisions at every level. In the month of February 2020 he made a statements unbelievably dumb, the virus is (New Democrat’s Hoax) (Fake News) shortly after, making statements that every thing is under control, no big deal. His constant firing of anyone that disagrees with him replac-

ing them with them with yes men and women, (Toadies) a sure Death Knell for any business, Corporation or Presidency. All this is happening while Trump is going on campaign rallies, golfing events and now our Country is paying the price for that. Trump should have been impeached three times over, but the Republican controlled a Senate that was bought and paid for by big Corporations the Trump gave them; no strings attached; one and a half Trillion Dollars.

Business as Usual For Trump!

Now first time ever (Authors of the Lincoln) Project four respected Republicans are voting Democrat, the first time ever and encouraging all others to do so.

Thank You, Independent Voter Dennis Klinkhamer Clear Lake, WI.

Endorses Tiffany I endorse State Senator Tom Tiffany to fill the 7th District Congressional seat last held

by Sean Duffy. Tom Tiffany is a proven conservative and has deep roots in Northern Wisconsin; grew up on a dairy farm, graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a BS in Agricultural Economics, and owned a small business, Wisconsin River Cruises. He has been endorsed by President Trump, Sean Duffy and Scott Walker In the Wisconsin State Senate he fought to enact concealed carry and the Castle Doctrine. He has also voted to take taxpayer dollars from Planned Parenthood and ban late-term abortions.

GO VOTE! Tom will work to reform government spending, lower your tax burden, limit over reaching regulations, stand up for strong family values and the rights of the unborn and will work to drain the swamp. Tom will support all of your Constitutional rights including the 1st and 2nd amendments. Tom will work hard to get our economy growing again and will fight to expand affordable and quality health care.

Please vote for Tom Tiffany for the 7th Congressional Seat in Wisconsin on May 12th, 2020.

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There is another opportunity to vote again in May and we want to encourage everyone to vote in person. Be sure your vote counts. When we voted in April, we found the process very safe and efficient. The entry door was propped open, there were spacing markings on the floor, lots of sanitizer and gloves. The attendants were behind Plexiglas shields. They had disposable pens and Q-tips for touching the voting screen. No one even touched our voter ID. Thanks to all the people who were so thorough and efficient at our polling place. It helps to see that we can still engaged in the process.

Dan & Carol Smith Amery, WI

I am a small business owner in Amery and have therefore felt the effects of the corona virus lock-down firsthand. But what my business has felt is nothing in comparison to the terrible effects the business lock-down will have on the most vulnerable among us. According to a United Nations’ (U.N.) report released on April 15, 2020, “An estimated 42-66 million children [including many in the United States] could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis.”

The U.N. report goes on to say, “[T]he global economic downturn could result in hundreds of thousands of additional child deaths in 2020.”

As I watch the demonization of protesters whose wish is to go back to work and reopen our economy, I can only hope those criticizing the demonstrators simply do not understand the severe ramifications the shut-down has had and will continue to have on the most vulnerable among us: children and the poor.

In addition to the U.N.’s report, a recent study by the University of Southern California and Los Angeles Public Health found that 4.1%, somewhere between 221,000 and 442,000, of that county’s adult population had antibodies in their blood, meaning they had al-

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ready contracted the corona virus and lived. This means that the death rate from the virus is significantly lower than scientists first believed and that “stay at home” orders are, at best, unnecessary and, at worst, ineffective.

We have been told that we must shut down the economy and stay at home so that we might “flatten the curve”; however, that may not be the best long-term approach to actually defeating the corona virus. Does anyone any longer believe that destroying our country’s and the world’s economy while causing death and abject poverty to millions of children is a good idea?

Virtually all the new evidence coming in tells us not only that the virus is less deadly than first thought but that the consequences the actions of our leaders are less helpful and more damaging and deadly than anticipated.

It seems to me that it is time for our political leaders to have the courage to recognize the new evidence being gathered and be willing to change strategies to better address the virus as well as the unintended dire consequences of the actions they have taken to this point.

Simon Kremer Amery, WI

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and ignoring CDC guidelines, the more rapidly the number of cases and the number of deaths in our part of Wisconsin will increase. It seems pretty obvious that a surge in cases will arrive in the next one to two weeks. That surge will be worse if we ignore the social isolation guidelines.

I respect the opinion of the Public Health staff in Polk County. I only hope that they are not being coerced into cooperating with Sheriff Waak’s ill-advised “belief.” I also hope that he will be willing to listen to their advice and change his mind if the number of cases begins to rise. Of course, it will probably be too late. Sherriff Waak states that he supports constitutional rights.

What rights are those in the case of a global emergency? And do the rights of people who are impatient to get out and get going override the rights of people who expect to be protected by their elected officials from a potentially fatal health emergency?

Arnold Potek, M.D. Dresser, WI

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I am confused that the politicians and Sheriff think they know more about this virus than the healthcare people. They want to end the shutdown.

We are still having people getting sick and dying.

I think the Gov. is talking with the healthcare people. That is the advice we should listen to.

Let’s be safe and stay healthy. Stay home.

Wishing for the best, Martha Heiden Amery, WI

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Polk County arrests Ridge Donavan Mosay, 30, Balsam Lake, was arrested April 18 for a Polk County failure to appear warrant.

Randy R. Foster, 38, Balsam Lake, was arrested April 15 for a body only misdemeanor warrant.

Kira Cassaundra Keener, 30, Balsam Lake, was arrested April 19 for OWI (1st) and prohibited alcohol content (1st).

Heather Rae Coon, 39, Wheeler, was arrested April 15 for OWI (3rd), possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.

Austin D. Donahue, 26, Amery, was arrested April 20 for 3rd degree sexual assault, stragulation, domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

Zachary L. Rimarcik, 24, Amery, was arrested April 18 for trespassing and disorderly conduct.

Michael M. Kralewski, 29, Centuria, was arrested April 17 for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anthony J. Tohm, 27, Centuria, was arrested April 17 for possession of cocaine with intent, maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana (party to a crime).

Spencer Daniel Wenholz, 19, Osceola, was arrested April 17 for substantial battery.

Joseph Lee Locke, 57, Milltown, was arrested April 16 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug

paraphernalia.

Misty Dawn Scott, 45, Lindstrom, MN, was arrested April 16 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Morgan James Molina, 35, Roseville, MN, was arrested April 16 for possession of methamphetamine (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brent William Colbert, 44, Balsam Lake, was arrested April 15 for bail jumping.

Danielle L. Steffen, 37, Luck, was arrested April 15 for felony bail jumping (x2), possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a drug trafficking place.

William Aurther Wilson, 47, Luck, was arrested April 15 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, maintaining a drug house (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jeffrey Allen Heizier, 35, Frederic, was arrested April 15 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, maintaining a drug house (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Aaron Robert Hammock, 26, Frederic, was arrested April 15 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, maintaining a drug house (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Samantha Audrey Kottke, 31, Frederic, was arrested April 15 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Polk County marriage licenses Roman Wright Konsella of Sheldon and Clara Grace Pearson of Clear Lake are to be married May 11, 2020.

Daniel Donald Kotval of Centuria and Cynthia S. Rutledge of Osceola are to be married April 29, 2020.

Joshua Bradley Miller and Rachel Eileen Miller of Rochester are to be married May 9, 2020.

Anthony James Tohm and Chaela Marie Maryellen Sieber of Centuria are to be married May 6, 2020.

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Trip Costs $160 This is the final article in a series chronicling the journey to the West Coast by Monroe Adams in 1858.

Dies of Knife Wounds When we arrived at the big meadow, 20 miles above the sink, the channel of the river was obstructed and the water spread out over a large tract of land. Here we found splendid grass. We also borrowed a scythe and cut and bound it into bundles and put in one wagon all it would hold.

We then filled kegs with water enough to last us the next 65 miles. There was no grass or water fit for man or beast. The Humboldt Lake and on the way down we were overtaken by a man who wanted the doctor.

Two men in his company had fallen out and one had slashed the other with a knife, wounding him badly. The doctor went back and dressed the wounds, but there was no chance for the man to live.

The wounded man told the doctor he was to blame and deserved what he got.

Yesterday’s He died that night. Both News were married Diane Stangl and had little children.

Their wives were sisters.

The man who did the cutting was nearly crazed when he realized what he had done. It was a very sad scene and not soon to be forgotten.

Fill Kegs for Groups Following As we came into camp that night a company was already there. They were wading along the edge of the lake cutting the grass for their oxen. The water was two to three feet deep.

The company was from Cedar County, near Buchanan. Next morning we started on our journey across the desert, which was 45 miles. At noon we stopped and had lunch and gave our oxen a little grass and a few swallows of water. Started again and drove until after dark and camped at Boiling Spring.

Here a good many kegs and cans had been left and each company that passed would fill all the cans and kegs on leaving so the water would be cool for the next company.

Some of the cattle would drink this water and some would not as it was sulphurous.

Rocks Impede Progress We rested here for about two hours and ate our supper and started on again. The roads were fine and at another sunrise we struck the sand eight miles from the Truckee River. Here we threw away everything we could spare, as the sand was so deep all the way to the river.

1983 Amery High School prom Queen Kim Talmage and King Mark Erickson were crowned at the 1983 junior-senior prom held at the Amery Middle School. Members of the court included back row, from left: Dan Hicks, Debbie Becker, retiring Queen Sara Cwayna, retiring King Larry Richter, Karla Espegard and Tom Hartmann. Front row, from left: Bryce Peterson, Cheryl Haasnoot, crownbearer Kari Bottolfson, Queen Kim, King Mark, crownbearer Matthew Lindee, Jill Luka and Todd Kjeseth.

After leaving the Donner cabin it was five miles to the summit. At least one third of the ground was covered with stone from the size of a bucket to a barrel and were partly buried in the ground. We had to drive over them. There was no way to go around.

One of our oxen got lame, so we had but five yoke to our wagon. When we got to the foot of the next rise, we stopped to let the oxen rest for the last climb.

Here we all ate snow that had lain all summer. It was about 12 or 15 rods to the top of this hill and as steep as any we had found on the road. Men had to go on either side of the teams with whips to urge the oxen along. One of the boys, Theodore Dennis, lost his footing, rolled over several times before he could catch himself.

Provisions Run Low When we got to the top, some of the boys remarked that we had better stay here as we might not get so high again.

We started down the other side, after traveling three miles and came to a little valley and there we found plenty of feed and water. Here we were glad to camp for the night.

We crossed the summit on the 11th day of September.

I am told that right there is where the Southern Pacific Railroad crosses. We though we had some pretty rough roads in our travels but we found some places afterward that beat them all.

It took us four days going on down the other side after we had crossed the divide. Our provisions were pretty well gone except the hard tack and a little tea. The way hard tack is made, water and flour were mixed together so it could be rolled out like cookies and cut in squares about four inches in size. Sometimes they got

to be several years old before they were used. They were so hard worms would have a hard time to eat them. If they were soaked overnight they got quite soft.

Sell Wagon, Oxen and Mule Our third day we came to the first eating house and it was after dark. By this time we were pretty hungry and the meal surely tasted good to us. We had been on short rations of late. This meal consisted of meat and potatoes, biscuits, butter, onions and plenty of it with pie and coffee added. Meals were a dollar and we though we got a dollar’s worth.

Next day we arrived in Nevada City. All around here were rich placer diggings.

We sold our oxen, wagon and mule. Got $75 a yoke for the oxen, $55 for the mule and the same for the wagon. Stayed here a week, bought our provisions and did our own cooking. Saturday afternoon we began to gather with the miners. From this time on until Sunday night it was like three or four Fourth of Julys.

There were gambling halls with bands of music and piles of gold and silver on tables for miners to win or lose.

A preacher stood in front of a gambling house and preached to the passersby.

Some would listen, others curse and go on.

No one worked Sunday. They spent the time drinking and spending their gold. All of them didn’t do that way. Those who had the best digging were the most reckless spenders.

One of my acquaintances one summer averaged $100 a week and in the fall didn’t have that much and came back to Iowa a poor man.

In going over my account of our trip, the time it took, money invested, hardships gone through in getting there,

with only one chance in fifty of striking it rich, board from $10 to $12 a week, a man needed pretty good digging to break even.

During my stay in California I was able to send home to my brother, Moses, who was living on his land, money to invest in land for me, adjoining his.

On my return trip to come home, I took a boat from San Francisco to the Isthmus of Panama. I happened to arrive there to ride on the first railroad train, which crossed the Isthmus.

Trip Costs $160 From the Isthmus of Panama I traveled by boat to New York City, arriving there and I arranged to travel by stagecoach across the country.

In going through Chicago in the main part of the city, the mud was so very deep the coach became stuck and we had to get help to get us pulled out of it.

My transportation from San Francisco to New York City, which included crossing the Isthmus of Panama by train cost me $100.

I was very happy to arrive home safe and sound but I never regretted my trip across the plains, with its many ups and downs or the time spent in California. But, I never felt the urge to try it again.

90 Years Ago April 24, 1930 Bank Robbers $1000 Dead, $500 Alive The Polk County Bankers’ Association met in this city Thursday with an attendance that rivaled any ever held in the county. Dinner was served at the Amery Hotel after which the delegation gathered at the Wisconsin HydroElectric Company’s recreation rooms for the business meeting.

Many matters of interest were discussed and tentative plans made for the handling of many angles of the banking business.

The principle matter of discussion was the organization of a vigilante group in the county, plans for which were worked out under the direction of A. L. Devorsney, head of the protective department of the Wisconsin State Bankers’ Association.

A reward of $1000 dead and $500 alive for bank robbers was voted and it is expected that about forty men will be equipped and be placed under the direction of the sheriff, Under-Sheriff Olson, District Attorney McGinnis, County Agent Claflin and the chairman of the county board attended the meeting as did also a number county board members, all of whom approved the action of the bankers in their endeavor to curb the ruthless march of the bank robbers and bring the criminals to justice.

55 Years Ago April 29, 1965 Three Students Win State Farmer Degree Ronald Baillargeon, Ronald Roos and James Haugerud, outstanding members of the Amery FFA Chapter will achieve the Wisconsin State Farmer’s Degree in June, which will be conferred by the State Association at the annual convention in Green Lake.

The cherished degree is the second highest possible in FFA work and the highest degree awarded by a state.

It is exceeded only by the American Farmer degree.

70 Years Ago April 27, 1950 Local Businesses Burglarized

by Amateurs “The handiwork of amateurs,” declared Chief Art Phillipson this week when commenting on the Friday night break-ins in Amery.

Burglarized were the Amery Equity Feed Mill and the Northern Supply Company Store, Most loot obtained was at the Amery Equity where they appropriated the cash drawer with about 35 to 40 cents in cash it contained.

Nothing was taken following the break-in at the Northern Supply Company Store.

A vigorous, but misguided attempt, was made to enter the Lampert Yards office the same night. Hard work trying to force the night lock with a bar was in evidence, when a simple broken pane of glass in the door would have allowed them to unlock it. (P. S. That’s not professional advice!)

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April when we went to an OB appointment and were told depending on when the virus peaks, the hospitals were in talks about possibly having one or two hospitals just for regular Med Surg and O.B. patients and then a couple just for Covid patients. So the anxiety was worse not knowing if I was going to get to deliver him in Amery with our regular doctor.”

Jones had a due date of May 9, but baby boy had other plans. She said, “Thursday, April 16,th around 10 p.m. we were sitting in the living room watching television when my water broke. We got to the hospital around 11:00.”

She described what it was like to head off to have a baby during the Pandemic.

“We were told to wait at the front doors because they didn’t want us walking through the back E.R. doors where all the sick patients go in. A nurse met us at the door masked and gloved. It was almost eerie not seeing a single person and everything locked up. We were told I was only dilated to 1 but we would not be going home because they didn’t want us going back and forth from the hospital. The nurses and doctors were amazing throughout our stay. But the mood was somberness. To have all the staff all masked and gloved. Not be able to see happy faces under the masks.

We were told Ray was able to be in the room but no visitors or our children were allowed.”

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Basil Lundgren’s family is happy to have him home to snuggle. Baby Basil is shown with his loving family. L-R: sister Bailee, mother Jeni, father Ray and brother Kemper.

Not being allowed to be present for the birth was devastating to Bailee who has dreams of going to school for Obstetrics (OB). The excited sister went to every doctor’s appointment, ultra sound and lab, but was told in March that she wasn't allowed to go to any more appointments and wouldn't be able to be in the room nor visit while her mother was in the hospital and it was heartbreaking.

And baby makes five…Basil Flynn Lundgren, 7lbs 1oz 19 1/2 inches long was born Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6:52

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Jones said, “We had to stay two extra days because his respiration was high.

This added more anxiety wondering if he was OK. Would being in the hospital increase his chance of getting the virus or if he would have to be transferred to a larger hospital in the cities?”

April 20 they were discharged and were finally able to go home. “The kids were so excited to meet their new brother. They have been the biggest help this past week with us getting adjusted to a new baby in our home. There have been

lots of snuggles and kisses,” said Jones.

Looking on the bright side, Jones said, “Being back home, its been a blessing that we as a family of five now, have got to cuddle and bond with Basil, (just us 5) since the kids are out of school for the remainder of the year, but it has also brought guilt telling family and friends that they are not able to come over to meet Basil.”

She said it was heartbreaking to have to FaceTime his grandpas, aunts, uncles and introduce him through a phone instead of having them over to our house to meet him.

Jones said, “Ray and I both lost our mothers in the past year so for Basil to not grow up with grandmothers is even more sad. Weekly appointments now that he is here are even more scary since I have to bring him into a waiting area and be around other patients.”

Big brother Kemper and sister Bailee are both thrilled to have Basil here, even if the experience is not what their family originally planned. Bailee said, “I love my brother more than almost anything, so for me personally, I think this whole experience of having my brother born during the Covid-19 was a little upsetting. I really wanted to see him sooner, visit my mom in the hospital and be there when he was born, but I couldn't. I'm glad that both Basil and my mom are both safe and back home.”

Looking ahead she said, “I hope in the future that Basil and I are both close and he works hard in school.”

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Diana Breure of rural Clear Lake, is a 100% disabled U.S. Army veteran with a rare neurological disease that confines her to a special electric wheel-

chair. However, she is restricted to her home because she has no way to transport her wheelchair. If you know of anyone that might be able to help raise the money it would cost to purchase a customized mini-van that would be able

to accommodate a wheelchair, PLEASE forward this message. Share this need, maybe with the company that you work for, your church, a community organization, a big business in your town, anyone that might have some

connections to assist in this daunting task. Let’s show that hope hasn’t been canceled. All donations are tax deductible. Go to https://helphopelive.org/ campaign/16771. for more information and to read her story.

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Poultry people present to committee

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The topic of chicken is once again on the table, but not the dinner table. The Public Safety committee took a look at a proposal April 27 via Zoom meeting to approve a City of Amery Chicken Ordinance. Currently it is illegal to have chickens within city limits. The committe gave the green light and it will now be reviewed by the Finance committee.

According to the proposal, families and others within the city limits desire permission to have backyard chickens.

“We have drafted a brochure and license application for city use, and we have organized the following information in order to make the process easy for the city to consider for approv-

al and to also quickly enable resident participation in the program during these uncertain times if the ordinance is approved.”

Those encouraging the approval feel with springtime seeing many families at home during quarantine, it is an ideal time to plan small coops, build them with their families and acquire the food-producing pets for the season ahead. They state it is a welcome distraction during these unprecedented times, produces eggs and provides a learning opportunity and companionship.

FFA and Amery Agriculture teacher, Derrick Meyer is positive about the opportunity for Amery city residents and UW Poultry Specialist Bonnie Walters reviewed the Ordinance in detail and responded favorably.

Many cities both rural and urban throughout the country have adopted similar ordinances including Ashland, Baldwin, Eau Claire, New Richmond and Wausau.

In 2015, the Amery City Council failed to pass a Chicken Ordinance by a 2-4 vote.

Alderpersons Jack Rodgers and Rick Van Blaricom

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When we all come out of our “shelter in place” status please remember to support our local businesses. They will need all our support to come through the financial strains of this madness. When you are ready for some quiet sanity and some beauty head for one our local nurseries.

Below is a list of local Garden nurseries. These are nurseries that I have Variety done a lot of my buyJulie Kuehl ing at over the years.

Polk County Abrahamson Master Nursery in St. Croix Falls just down from Gardener Interstate Park They have excellent perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs. Good to work with and very knowledgeable. They have quality plants.

Bergmans Greenhouse – Clayton, Wisconsin They have a wonderful indoor greenhouse. Great place to find unusual geraniums (lots of colors). Nice annuals and perennials. They have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

and attracting rodents had all been addressed in the new ordinance. Having chickens in the city limits would, according to Lee, be a healthy and inexpensive way for people to get protein and the benefits of local egg production outweigh any negatives.

The latest attempt for chickens in town has been catching a lot of social media attention on the Amery Backyard Chickens Facebook page, where local chicken enthusiasts have joined together for the common appreciation of poultry, they encourage anyone who is in favor of the chicken ordinance to write a letter of support and send it to City Hall.

After Finance, the topic will move forward to the City Council for a vote that will determine the fate of the topic.

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voted in favor of the ordinance; Alderpersons Tim Strobusch, Julie Riemenschneider, Kris Vickers and Rick Davis voted against passage of the ordinance.

A public hearing on the ordinance saw three citizens speaking at the hearing; all were in favor of the ordinance.

Supporters said that chickens provide great mulch for the yard and eat food scraps that would normally go to the landfill and that passage of a chicken ordinance would show that Amery is a green city that embraces ecological values.

Jen Lee and her husband Luke, who brought the idea of a chicken ordinance back in 2015, after it failed to pass in 2011 said that the concerns that arose during the previous effort, about noise, smell

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Dragonfly Gardens south of Amery on Hwy 46 Lots of variety (veggies, perennials, shrubs, annuals and herbs) Reasonably priced plants (the more you buy the cheaper price gets). They do nice baskets. In past years they have had a sale of bare root stock in early May for ½ the cost of potted trees and shrubs. Due to unusual circumstances you may want to call this year to verify.

Kent’s Plants and Wild Bird Store – Hwy 8 and Hwy 65 (Left hand side coming from SCF) He has great perennials that he grows in his greenhouses. He has had a great closeout sale Labor Day Weekend in years past. Due to unusual circumstances this year, you may want to call to be sure this is the case.

Pro-Lawn in Balsam Lake They have very nice plants. Great place for bulk mulch products.

This is a list of local nurseries that I have firsthand knowledge about and I am sure there are others. If you have others you have found, please let me know and I will pass the information on to fellow readers. Just drop an email to gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time, keep your shovel in the dirt.

(11:00 am) all ages. This program will be held online via Zoom. Visit with Rapunzel, listen to a story, and a make window paint at home. Basic household supplies needed for window paint (cornstarch, food coloring, dish soap).

To register and see the supply list, visit amerylibrary.org/kids Imagine Your Story: Start writing your story – whether it’s a new story from your imagination, a journal of your life right now, or drawings that show your day-to-day or important events. We’ll be collecting stories & journals this summer to compile for everyone to read. This activity supports the summer library theme Imagine Your Story. More details coming soon!

Be sure to check out the Kids and Teen pages on our website for links and athome activities for kids. And tune in to Facebook for story videos!

We’re hard at work keeping the public engaged and informed during this unprecedented time. The Amery Area Public Library is providing news, updates, and entertainment on our Facebook page and our website, www. amerylibrary.org Books & Brews: Our next virtual meeting is on Thursday, May 7th at 6 PM. We will be discussing Therese Raquin, by Emile Zola, available for

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free on Libby. If you are already on the Books & Brews email list you’ll be getting details about the meeting, if you aren’t and want to be send an inquiry to Heather at hwiarda@amerylibrary.org Craft-by-Mail: We’ve launched a new initiative to keep us crafting even while the library is closed! Every month a different craft will be featured, and the best part is it will arrive in the mail for you! Registration will be available on our website, for anyone 18 and over, while supplies last. Keep an eye on Facebook or our website for the announcement of the May craft!

One of the most popular activities for adults has been our weekend Stump the Chef Challenge. This Facebook event is a fun cooking challenge based on what items you have on hand. This is a great way to cook from your pantry and to help #flattenthecurve by minimizing trips to the grocery store. Look for announcements and details on our Facebook page!

Finally, don’t forget that you can message the Amery Area Public Library on Facebook or email us at library@amerylibrary.org. We check frequently and can help with all kinds of reference questions, digital resources, and more. We are here for you, even if the building is closed!

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

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

Randy Schussman, pastors EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CTR Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor 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 FIRST PRESYTERIAN 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls, Barbara Anne Keely, pastor FOREST UNITED METHODIST John Hazen, pastor full gospel lighthouse GRAYTOWN, Merlin Burton, pastor GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580, serving@ georgetownlutheran.net, Pastor Diane House GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 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 JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead

Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch. city, office@journeychurch.city

Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Masses suspended unti further notice.

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.

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 MENNONITE CHURCH 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715357-3321 MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake NEW LIFE COMMUNITY Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www. prairieviewchurch.net 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.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www. reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Forest, John Wilman, pastor ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 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 UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715294-2936

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Sharon K. Valentin

Beulah Mae Curtis (Miller), age 94 of Cottage Gorve, WI, died April 21, 2020. She was born in Dallas, WI on December 17, 1925 to Harry and Lilly (Gaare) Miller.

Beulah went to teache er’s college in Rice Lake a and at the age of 45 c completed her education a at UW-Whitewater. She sstarted her teaching carreer in a one-room school n near Clayton, WI followed b by 40 years in the Milwauk kee area.

Beulah was proud of h her Norwegian heritage, a an avid Brewer fan and enjoyed making birthday cards for her family, including her siblings, in-laws and 50+ nieces and nephews. For over 20 years, Beulah and Ted spent winters in sunny Arizona where they enjoyed dancing, bingo and playing cards.

Beulah was a devoted wife to Ted and loving mother to Debbie (Larry) Lenzen of Minneapolis, Tom of Madison, Barb (Dave) Oswald of Cottage Grove and Dan (Debbie) of Elkhorn. She adored her grandchildren Shelly, Brandon, Alyssa, Brooke, Caitlin, Courteney and Grace. She is further survived by sisters Eileen (Jerry) Edwards, Lois (Dick) Schultz and Cathy (Larry) Wohlk. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years and her brothers Loren and Earl.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held for immediate family only and the Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Beulah will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Sharon K. Valentin, age 72 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away early on April 20, 2020 at her home in Clear Lake.

Sharon Kaye Valentin was born on December 15, 1947 in Geneseo, Illinois the daughter of Benjamin & Carole ( (Grant) Johnson. She grew u in Kewanee, IL, and up a attended Kewanee Schools u until she moved with her f family to Reeve, WI in 1963.

S Sharon attended Hilendale A Academy and graduated f from Wisconsin Academy in 1 1966.

She attended Hinsdale H Hospital Nursing School in H Hinsdale, IL and received a LPN degree in 1969. On J July 26, 1970, Sharon was married to Reynaldo Valentin in Downers Grove, IL. Together they made their home in Clear Lake, WI and raised three children, Angela, Benjamin & Aaron. In addition to taking care of her family, Sharon worked as a nurse at Willow Ridge Care Center in Amery, WI for many years. She was also an active member of the the Seventh Day Adventist church of Clear Lake, WI and will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin & Carole (Grant) Johnson & step father, Gene Hasbrook.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Rey Valentin of Clear Lake, WI; daughter and sons, Angela (Alphonso) McGhee of Edmonds, WA, Benjamin Valentin (Heidi Freistat) of Portland, OR, Aaron (Agnieszka) Valentin of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Aaleyah R. McGhee, Hugo J. Valentin, Nils F. Valentin; brothers and sisters, Sheldon (Sally) Johnson of Clear Lake, WI, Benita (David) Chamberlain of Greenville, TN, Cheryl (Deland) Laursen of Clear Lake, WI, Craig Hasbrook of Clear

Lake, WI, Joylyn (Greg) Ward of Everett, WA; 21 nieces and nephews; many cousins, family and friends.

A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Clear Lake Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Sharon’s Life at t a later date.

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

DEATH NOTICES Dan “Toast” Severson, age 41 of Amery, died on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home in Amery.

Eldon B. Sanders, age 71 of Deer Park, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home in rural Deer Park.

Donna Mae Goodrich, age 84 of Amery, died on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Amery Memory Care.

Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www.williamsonwhite. com.

Mary Jane Gaetz, age 77 of Amery, died on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her home in Amery. Private family servies will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery.

Micheal E. Brackee, age 69 of Reeve, WI, died on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home in Reeve.

For further information and to sign online guestbook, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: Beware of false knowledge.

IIt is more dangerous than ignorance. (George Bernard Shaw)

This recipe uses some leftover chicken for a good-tasting meal. It’s an Amish recipe.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE Most of these recipes can be made b by willing little hands. To learn to Carolyn C l Lumsden L d cook and bake are talents kids can 715-483-9738 use all their lives and enjoy. So if you have children or grandchildren, encourage them to learn how to cook and bake during this period of stay-at- home time.

If you run out of eggs, you can still make muffins.

EGGLESS MUFFINS Combine until just mixed: 1 c. self-rising flour (or 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and add flour to make 1 c.)

1/2 c. milk 2 T. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. sugar Put into 6 muffin cups. (sprayed or cupcake lined) Bake at 400˚ for about 15 minutes or until done. Cool 5 minutes in pan and then put onto wire rack.

Many like cookies and kids will enjoy helping with these.

Cook according to directions, drain and set aside: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) egg noodles Melt in saucepan: 1/2 c. butter Add gradually and stirring until smooth: 1/3 c. flour Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, then gradually add: 2 c. chicken broth 1 c. milk Cook over medium, stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.

Stir in and set aside: 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Combine in 9x13" sprayed baking pan: The cooked noodles 2 c. chopped cooked chicken 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained Stir in the sauce and combine.

Sprinkle on top: 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese Bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for about 20 minutes or until hot. Serves 4-6.

COWBOY COOKIES Make these yummy bars.

Combine well: 1 c. shortening/butter 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Combine and add to above: 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. rolled oats Add and combine: 1 pkg. (6 oz.) chocolate chips (or M&M’s, raisins, etc.)

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased/sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 350˚ for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY BARS Bake your favorite brownie mix according to directions in a 9x13” lined baking pan (with parchment and let ends extend up sides).

Cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold.

Spread over brownies: 1-1/2 c. chunky or plain peanut butter Put into MW safe bowl and MW until melted, stir until smooth: 1 c. creamy peanut butter

2 c. chocolate chips Stir in: 3 c. Rice Krispies Spread over the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars and serve or store in airtight container in refrigerator.

This is an easy cake. Have the kids measure and stir this up for a nice dessert or treat.

CROCK-POT UPSIDE-DOWN CHOCOLATE CAKE Combine in bowl: 1 c. baking mix (Bisquick) 1 c. sugar 1/3 c. plus 3 T. unsweetened cocoa 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla Put into a crockpot and pour water over the above: 1-2/3 c. hot water (from your tap) Cook on HIGH for 2-1/2 hours or until center of cake springs back when you touch it. To serve, spoon it out, add a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, if you wish.

Tips: If you have dry yeast don’t worry too much about the expiration date.

Dry yeast will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 months. Freeze it, after refrigerating it for about 12 hours in the glass jar it comes in or if packages, then put into freezer container or bag, and it will last even longer. If you have frozen yeast and want to bake, remove what you will use and leave at room temp. for a while.

You can interchange 1 pound of ground beef with 1 pound of ground turkey in a recipe.

To test to see if the yeast is good, put 1 c. water, 110115˚ in your measuring cup. Add 1 tsp. sugar and 2-1/4 tsp. dry yeast (or one 1/4 oz.) pkg.) Stir. After about 4 minutes, the yeast should start to rise. In 10 minutes, it should reach the top of the measuring cup. Use this in your recipe adjusting water needed.

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Amery Hospital & Clinic: COVID-19 Update SUBMITTED

Amery, Wis. – Amery Hospital & Clinic continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation. Visit the HealthPartners website for the latest information and guidance. A summary of actions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 includes: · Earlier this year, HealthPartners established a COVID-19 Task Force to prepare to care for patients with COVID-19 and prevent the spread of the virus.

In addition to this group, there are multiple local workgroups, including within our St. Croix Valley and Western Wisconsin family of HealthPartners hospitals and clinics with whom we work closely to develop detailed response plans.

• Amery Hospital & Clinic COVID-19 work groups has worked to ensure that leaders’ and colleagues’ questions are answered, and that the guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and state and federal regulations are implemented.

• We are working closely with the county, the state and other organizations– including the Department of Health Services and State Emergency Management–to coordinate our response to COVID-19 in the local area communities.

• Among many operational changes to prevent and slow transmission of the virus, HealthPartners has canceled all elective surgeries and procedures, and

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moved all appropriate clinic appointments to phone or video visits.

We have implemented visitor restrictions and patient and visitor screenings at all our hospital and clinic entrances; this includes temperature screenings. We have added all-employee health screenings.

We have put universal masking guidelines in place for all hospital and clinic colleagues.

We are asking all patients and visitors to wear a face-covering for any in-person appointments.

HealthPartners Central Lab and Regions Hospital lab are now able to conduct COVID-19 testing, reducing the amount of time it takes for us to receive results for suspected cases. Due to the limitations on testing supplies, we are currently testing: Hospitalized patients showing symptoms of COVID-19; Health care workers, family members and emergency personnel showing symptoms of COVID-19 through drive-up sample collection at Stillwater Medical Group Clinic (Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater).

We canceled all in-person community events and classes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our patients, members and community. We will continue to monitor CDC recommendations before making a decision on rescheduling events and classes.

• We have implemented social distancing guidelines at all our hospitals, clinics and offices.

• The courtesy van service continues to serve patients, with stringent measures in place to ensure social distancing and hygiene.

• We have partnered with Johnson Drug and implemented pharmacy curbside pickup of prescriptions for patients to limit the number of people who need to enter the hospital.

• We have been overwhelmed by the generosity and support of the community, including the donation of masks and other personal protective equipment.

We have already received more than 1,200 donated items. We extended our collection drive and will continue accepting drive-up donations at the Fitness Center (220 Keller Ave., N., Amery) from 10 a.m. to noon on weekdays.

• The Amery Hospital & Clinic Foundation set up a COVID-19 Response and Relief Fund to help support the crucial needs of our health care workers, patients and community. To learn more or donate, visit amerymedicalcenter.org/foundation.

• Our team is very touched by the number of letters, cards and sidewalk chalk art from the community with messages of encouragement and support.

We’ve also received food donations for our care teams and employees. Thank you to all who have been in touch to help uplift our staff in this way.

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Walking on sunshine!

Yes with all the struggles going on in the world right now, May Day(May 1) would be a wonderful opportunity to surprise someone with a basket left on their doorstep filled with flowers, plants, or treats. This sounds like a fun feel-good project….and we all know we could use a little positive vibe.

And staying with the uplifting thoughts, just a reminder that Mother’s Day is right the corner Pounding around on Sunday, May 10. the Remember Mom with owers, plants, meal Pavement flfrom a local restauPam Humpal rant, etc. It’s a great way to show Mom how much she means to you and that you appreciate everything she has done for you.

Stems From The Heart is now open again offering curbside pickup and delivery for National Nurses Day, Mother’s Day, or just to brighten someone’s day. Give them a call today to order.

“Ask The Expert”…this special monthly page in the Amery Free Press can be found in this issue. The Q&A involves medical, insurance, nursing homes and newspaper. Any area business who would like to be included on the Ask The Expert page for next month please give me a call.

Happy Graduation to all of the seniors in high school and college. There may not be the traditional ceremony that was scheduled for May, and the grad parties have been postponed to a later date but no matter what, a huge Con-

gratulating the Class of 2020, and their employees or employees kids, should please contact me by Monday, May 11.

Baby News…Veronica Annmarie Swanson was born on April 15. She weighed in at 8lbs 6oz, 21 ½” long. Her parents are Chad and Lisa, and her proud big brother is Avery. Congratulations to the whole family!

Happy Birthday this week to my nephews, Blake on April 30, and Miles who will be 5 years old on May 1. Enjoy your special days!

The sunrise on this Tuesday morning was gorgeous…hopefully you were up in time to see it before the skies

gratulations are still in order for the graduates. As in previous years, the Amery Free Press will be publishing our annual Graduation section featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake High Schools. That special section will be included in the paper on Tuesday, May 19. We would like to have all the graduates included but we have not heard from some of them. If your name is on the list posted in this issue please send the information to phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com by this Friday.

Thank you to everyone for your assistance in obtaining information for the Graduation section.

Area businesses who would like to be a part of the Graduation section by con-

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qualifying stay for all patients requiring a skilled nursing need. This will help open needed hospital beds if there is a surge of COVID-19 patients. Medicare will pay 100% for the first 20 days of a nursing home stay, and cover day 21-100 at 80%.

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25 percent experience a foot ulcer in their – Wound Healing lifetime and 3.4 percent will experience an Center Medical Director ulcer each year. More than half of all foot ulcers will become infected requiring hospitalization and up one in five will require an amputation. Talk with your primary doctor and make sure you are taking care of your feet by checking them daily for wounds, cracks and redness.

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If you develop a foot ulcer or struggle with a non-healing wound, call 715-268-0175. No referral is necessary.

You could be one of next month’s experts. Look for our next page published the last week of May.

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turned to the much needed rain we are expected to get today. And remember April showers bring May flowers. The forecast for the rest of the week sounds wonderful…Walking On Sunshine!

Good luck with those Spring projects.

The attached photo is of my niece’s decorated front door with the hearts her family placed on it to join America as we spread love and hope across the country during this very hard time.

Hang in there everyone…we will make it though this together! Hugs and warm thoughts…have a great week!

Erik Hellie A. With everyone at home and not driving Insurance Agent

as much, insurance carriers are experiencing far less claim activity. Many carriers have chosen to take that savings and give some back to their insureds a set amount per policy, per car, or percentage of the April and May premiums.

There is nothing you need to do or ask of your agent. If your company has chosen to do this it is just happening and you will see it.

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Q. What type of entity should I be?

A. Now is often the time of year that people

Dirk Prindle think about how much money they pay in taxes and how they can change this. The type of entity you are can potentially change this tax amount. What type of entities are there?

Small businesses/farms, partnerships, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, and exempt organizations are the most common general type of entities that we look at when determining which type of entity fits your needs. Each of these types of entities have different further levels that impact how an organization can be operated.

Please call CarlsonSV at 715-268-7999 to see if a different entity better fits your needs in paying less taxes and/or operate more effectively.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: CHARLES J. BERCHEM REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Charles J. Berchem died March 16, 2020, domiciled in Polk County, Wisconsin, with a post office address of 475 Golfview Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

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Pusuant to Sec. 701.065 Wis. Stats., notice is hereby given that all creditors’ claims against the aforementioned trust must be submitted on or before September 5, 2020 or be barred. The address for filing claims is: Charles J. Berchem Revocable Trust dated November 21, 2016 c/o Mark Berchem, Trustee 1889 Duck Pond Drive West St. Paul, MN

55118 Dated April 24, 2020 /s/ Mark Berchem, Trustee 1889 Duck Pond Drive West St. Paul, MN 55118 Bryan D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue N Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar No. 1032419 (April 28, May 5, 12)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Electronic Ballot Tabulation Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the May 12, 2020 Special Election votes cast for all of¿ces and on all measures. All tests are open to the public.

City of Amery - Wednesday, April 29 at 1 p.m.

City Municipal Council Room, 118 Center St. W, Amery Patricia Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-268-7486

Village of Clayton - Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m.

Clayton Village Of¿ce, 111 Clayton Ave. W, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460

Village of Clear Lake - Tuesday May 5 at 10 a.m.

Village Municipal Building, 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157

Town of Apple River - Wednesday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Town Hall, 612 US Highway 8 (Range), Amery JoAnn Agne, Clerk, 715-268-6506

Town of Black Brook - Tuesday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Town Hall, 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926

Town of Clayton - Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m.

Town Hall, 462 105th Ave./Cty. Rd. D, Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2036

Town of Clear Lake - Tuesday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

Town Hall, 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189

Town of Gar¿eld - Thursday, April 30 at 9:30 a.m.

Town Hall, 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414

Town of Lincoln - Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m.

Town Hall, 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747

Town of Vance Creek - Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m.

Town Hall, 174 2nd Ave., Cty Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Clerk, 715-455-1432

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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.

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

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MONTHLY MEETING

To be held May 4, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the District Of¿ce located at 777 South Shore Drive.

AGENDA 1. Monthly of¿cers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board.

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www.theameryfreepress.com Notice of Meeting to Adjourn Board of Review to a Later Date Town of Lincoln, Polk County Board of Review will meet on the 14th day of May, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Lincoln Hall for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to Sec. 70.47 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until the 13th Day of August, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given this 28th day of April 2020 by: Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk Published April 28, 2020 – Amery Free Press

The Good of Morning For the fingers that coax music from the keys, Contrasting with a rustic western song, commonplace events, that make tomorrow¹s memories, Things we encountered, learning right from wrong.

The gratitude that nudges waking soul, To sing of the glory of the world, A day to face, expected tasks unroll, Sleep exchanged for sunrise bright unfurled.

So, as the skillful fingers strike the keys, And lyrics in a deep voice sing the truth, It¹s in today's living, diligence or ease, In a spiritual remembered from our youth.

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Deadline for all ad copy is Monday at noon 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.

Please contact Melissa Walthall at 715-698-2451 or email: mwalthall@parkview-cc.com.

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Criminal Justice Studies Instructor

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus 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.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: May 4, 2020 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Diesel Equipment Technician Instructor Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus

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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WESTconsin Credit Union Makes $45,000 Donation to Food Banks SUBMITTED

WESTERN WI— Soon food banks across western Wisconsin will be receiving funds totaling $45,000 from WESTconsin Credit Union to help support their mission of ending hunger. In light of unprecedented economic hardships facing individuals and families, leaders at the credit union determined one of the fundamental building blocks for wellness is having food and nutrition. Area food banks have been identified as the ideal community resource in helping make the biggest impact to help fight hunger.

“At WESTconsin, we made a promise to be there for the communities we serve over 80 years ago,” Stephanie Rasmussen, Chief Experience Officer, shares.

“Today, we are honored to stand up and support our neighbors and communities in hopes this helps those in need and provide inspiration to others in reminding

everyone that Kindness Counts.” should contact their local People Helping People is the food bank or pantry for hours founding philosophy of credit of operation and methods of unions and has withstood the distribution. Visit https://www. test of time for over 150 years. feedingwi.org/ or https://www.

WESTconsin will be dispersing foodpantries.org/ to search for payments in the next few days places nearest where you are in an effort to quickly provide located. support.

Food banks have seen an increase of more than 60% in many communities due to Pondhurst, unemployment and schools being Amery closed. Many are offering curb 2008 Ram side pickups as well as organizing 2 bdr, 2 bath Hemi pop up food pantries in rural 2 car garage areas. Now more than ever 61,000 miles End unit on support is needed with no amount New Tires of giving too small. Monetary golf course donations are especially valuable 715-554-4655 715-410-5255 because for every $1 in The School District of Turtle Lake is cash, food accepting applications for the following: pantries can purchase up to $10 worth of food. Those seeking food assistance

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HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS TEACHER Position: One full-time position serving grades 9-12, beginning with 2020-2021 school year. The Unity High School Mathematics curriculum consists of courses ranging from Pre-Algebra through Calculus as well as Physics courses, using the College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) curriculum. Coaching and/or advisory positions are also available.

QualiƂcations: The applicant must possess excellent leadership, team, interpersonal and communication skills. Expertise and/or experience in reading, coteaching, Response to Intervention, science industry or alternative education benewcial but not required. All math certiwcations encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator with students and collaborate well with colleagues.

Qualiwcation to teach AP PHYSICS is preferred.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure or working towards Broad Field Math and Physics.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

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The 4K Teacher applications should be submitted through WECAN. An application can be obtained from our website www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us by clicking on “District” and then “Employment” or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-4470.

All other inquires may be directed to the District Office at 715-986-4470.

Application deadline: Until filled.

The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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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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S i ti Springtime iin Wi Wisconsin i brings b i the th warmer temperatures we look forward to. Your pets are also anxious to get outdoors to enjoy grass under their feet and sunshine on their face.

These warmer temps bring a list of helpful tips to keep your pet happy and safe.

Slipping out the door by accident, chasing a smell in the breeze or escaping from an open window without a secure screen, our pets are suddenly more vulnerable to becoming a Lost Pet. Collar and ID tags, worn at all times, is the easiest way to insure your pet is returned to you should they go astray. Microchips implanted under the skin don’t need a collar and never get lost. Consider chipping your pet to provide permanent identification with your contact information.

Pets that are spayed or neutered are less likely to roam. It’s a proven fact. The benefits of spay and neuter for your pet are numerous; this is just one.

When you are outside with your pet, it is your responsibility to protect them. Keep them close to home and away from traffic. Always leash your animals when you are out and about.

Be aware that some plants in your spring garden can be highly toxic to cats and dogs. Garden fertilizers and pesticides are extremely harmful to your pets. Keep them inside, away from applied fertilizers until it is safe. Remember to stow these products away when not in use.

Warm weather adventuring means fleas and ticks might try to become pals with your best buddy, so do your best to protect him.

Ticks bring Lyme disease and Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes so make sure your pet is protected. Speak with your vet about flea and tick prevention options.

Our pets need special consideration with warmer temperatures. They are only able to sweat through their paws. Because of this, their body temperature rises much more quickly than humans. Panting is a second de-

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Since their ability to withstand the higher temperatures is weakened, heat stroke is a medical emergency you will want to avoid.

There are reminders every year to leave your pup at home when running errands but it is so important that it bears repeating. Never leave your pet in your vehicle, even with the windows down. Temperatures inside your car can rise up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit within a few minutes.

Safe at home, keep them cool and hydrated.

When they are outdoors, be sure they have access to the coolest, shadiest spot and a bowl of clean water.

The springtime community fundraiser, giveBIG St Croix Valley was a smashing success for non-profits in our area. With the help of our community, the 24 hour online fundraiser was a huge boost to charitable services making a difference. The donations made to Arnell Memorial Humane Society will help animals in the shelter and in homes. We want to thank everyone who donated. We wouldn’t be able to help them without you.

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TURTLE LAKE TEACHER ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS ~ 18 years of age and high school diploma/GED. RESPONSIBILITIES ~ Assists the teacher in providing classroom activities.

HOURS ~ 36 hrs/wk, 186 days/yr. Program year, August~May. WAGE RATE ~ $12.21/hr.

DEADLINE TO APPLY ~ FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 12P.M. BENEFITS ~ Benefits package available. Benefits are pro~rated based on the number of hours worked per year.

BACKGROUND CHECK ~ In accordance with Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(1), and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, completion of the background check process will be required prior to hire.

To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit a Head Start application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts and verification of degree/license as appropriate to the position applying for.

To submit an online application, obtain a detailed job description or for more information on other employment opportunities, please visit our For website at www.headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/empmloyment. questions, please contact Head Start Central Office at (715) 986-2020 or hshr@cesa11.k12.wi.us.

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