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After years of attempts, chicken ordinance passes

Amery woman steps up to be ‘the helper’

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

For many, watching recent events in Minneapolis play out on television made a city located 50 miles from Amery seem worlds away. A local resident saw that what took place the last week of May hit some communities in the Twin Cities very hard, limiting their access to the most basic needs. Instead of watching the happenings with sorrow and feeling helpless, Collette Early decided to step up and volunteered to do something about it. Early reached out to her church, Amery’s First Lutheran, and explained The Little Earth Native American Community was in need of diapers, garbage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap and personal hygiene items. The Little Earth community is located in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. She knew the grocery stores within walking distance were destroyed and the transit system was down. SEE DONATION, PAGE 2

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Celebrating Father Gene Members of local parishes surprise Father Gene Murphy with an hour of music, dance and readings. See page 16.

The clucking continued during meetings of Amery’s Public Safety committee and regular meeting of the city council and the cries of people wanting to get closer to their food source have been answered with an unanimous yes. Although in numerous previous attempts, the keeping of chickens within city limits has been turned down; it was five yesses June 3 from the council. The ordinance becomes legal June 10. Councilperson Tim Strohbusch, who chairs the Public Safety committee, said the highlights of the ordinance included no roosters, a maximum of five hens, a waste plan requirement and coop and fences were needed (no free range chickens). The ordinance also defines setback regulations and requires permission from neighboring properties. The ordinance is for non-commercial production of eggs. He said the full ordinance was available on the City of

Amery website and motioned to approve. Councilperson Julie Riemenscheider gave the second and with no further discussion, there was not a single opposing voice and the resolution passed. Residents can legally purchase poultry once they submit a license form and fee of $35.00. Also needed is a coop drawing form, neighborhood approval form and chicken keepers must pass onsite coop inspection. An annual license renewal and fee required. A Facebook group, Amery Backyard Chickens, has been started where an abundance of information for people interested in raising chickens can be found.

Wisconsin recognized as the birthplace of Flag Day BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“And let us not forget that in honoring our flag, we honor the American men and women who have courageously fought and died for it,” President Ronald Reagan. Sunday, June 14, 2020 is the observance of Flag Day. President Woodrow Wilson, in 1916, and President Calvin Coolidge, in 1927, issued proclamations asking for June 14 to be observed as the National Flag

Day. But it wasn’t until August 3, 1949, that Congress approved the national observance, and President Harry Truman signed it into law. Just where did the idea of the flag belonging to the United States of America hail from? A resolution adopted by the Continental Congress June 14, 1777 stated, “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new

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The American ﬂag ﬂies high at Amery’s Heritage Flag Pole Park.

constellation. The resolution was made following the report

of a special committee, which had been assigned to suggest

the flag’s design. A flag of this design was first carried into battle September 11, 1777, in the Battle of the Brandywine. The American flag was first saluted by foreign naval vessels February 14, 1778, when the Ranger, bearing the Stars and Stripes and under the command of Captain Paul Jones, arrived in a French port. The flag first flew over a foreign territory in early 1778 at Nassau, Bahama SEE FLAG DAY, PAGE 2

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FLAG DAY: Flag Dayâ€™s birthplace declared to be Wisconsin during a 2004 vote CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Islands, where Americans captured a British fort. Observance of the adoption of the flag was not soon in coming, however. Although there are many claims to the first official observance of Flag Day, all but one took place more than an entire century after the flagâ€™s adoption in 1777. The first claim was from a Hartford, Connecticut celebration during the first summer of 1861. In the late 1800s, schools all over the United States held Flag Day programs to contribute to the Americanization of immigrant children, and the observance caught on with individual communities. In Waubeka, Wisconsin during 1894, musician and Civil War veteran LeRoy VanHorn and Bernard Cigrand formed the American Flag Day Association. Cigrand observed the first Flag Day in his classroom at Stony Hill School in Fredonia June 14th, 1885. Cigrand's students wrote essays on the meaning of the flag and the following year, Cigrand made his first public proposal for the holiday in an article in the Chicago Argus. Cigrand didnâ€™t stick with teaching, he became a dentist in Illinois, but he did stick with the flag, advocating for a national observance of the flag for decades. Cigrand lobbied various politicians and received what were called "encouraging letters" from President Theodore Roosevelt who sent him a large autographed photo of himself and a White House dinner plate.

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Cigrand achieved a major goal on May 30, 1916, when President Wilson issued a proclamation establishing a national flag day. On June 14, 2004, 108th U.S. Congress unanimously

voted on H.R. 662 declaring Flag Day originated in Waubeka, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Now, Stony Hill School is a historical site and the National Flag Day Foundation (of which Cigrand was once president) is still actively pursuing Cigrandâ€™s mission. A yearly celebration of Flag Day occurs on the second Sunday in June, and patriots of not only Waubeka, WI but from across the Union gather to celebrate where Flag Day was founded. Waubeka neighbors 80 miles to the North, Appleton, claim to have the oldest National Flag Day parade in the nation, held annually since 1950. The National Flag Day Foundation has determined that there will not be a National Flag Day Foundation organized program, parade, family day, or other activities at the Americanism Center on June 14, 2020. The Foundation said, â€œWhile this was an extremely difficult decision, it is the right decision and sometimes doing what is right is not easy.â€?While the formal National Flag Day Foundation observance will not be taking place, they encourage you to observe what the flag means to you on her birthday. The National Flag Day Foundation will be presenting an online program honoring all active military, veterans, and the American Flag. This yearâ€™s Flag Day program will be available on the National Flag Foundation Facebook page, website and YouTube, June 14.

DONATION: Early understands importance of unifying to be part of the healing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

â€œTransportation is an issue even without the awful events that were happening, especially for the elderly,â€? said Early. She contacted one of the Elders from the Little Earth community to ask about their needs before she reached out to her church family at First Lutheran to collect items and monetary donations used to shop for a variety of their requests. She said, â€œI think its important that people see us coming together and unifying...that we acknowledge the pain and trauma they have experienced. It's important that we keep making steps to be a part of the healing through faith and action.â€?

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Early worked for 2020 adolescent detox and Luther Deaconess adolescent treatment program in the Little Earth community back in the late 1980's through the mid 1990's. â€œIt's very close to my heart. They are working hard to keep their community safe, and protect their culture and traditions alive. I feel itâ€™s important to support them and show we will stand with them through this,â€? said Early. June 3, Early made her first delivery. She said, â€œLittle Earth reach out to their entire racially diverse community. When I pulled up they had a large grill set up in the adjacent park. Leaders were grilling food for neighborhood families and boxing up meals to be handed out. There were community volunteers unloading and organizing donations.â€? She feels this need will be ongoing, as they have been hit hard with COVID-19 challenges and the unrest in Minneapolis. â€œI see a community of resilience and strength in action, setting an example for all of us to what being part of the solution in the face of adversity looks like,â€? said Early.

Anyone wanting to donate items or funds for upcoming deliveries Early is planning on making, can contact Ameryâ€™s First Lutheran Church by email flchurchamery@yahoo.com or 715-268-7135.

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Dining al fresco approved for downtown business BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It was the annual renewal of both alcohol and thrift licenses during the June 3 Amery City Council meeting. While the council was approving beer and liquor sales, one local bar owner had another request. Dave Curtis, owner of Amery’s Tac II Bar and Grill asked for permission to add outdoor seating. Curtis presented a diagram to the council showing the sidewalk in front of his building is twelve feet wide. He wants to construct a fence around six feet out from the establishment and 24 feet down from the entrance of the bar and grill to the South, which will hold a few tables for diners. “It would just be seasonal. I would take it down in the fall and put it back up in the spring,” he said. It would be for food service, where alcohol would be per-

mitted, but would not be a “bar area.” It would be open only during dining hours. Councilperson Julie Riemenschneider asked if there would still be enough space for pedestrians to get past on the sidewalk. Curtis said there would be still six feet of walking space for pedestrians. Councilperson Rick Van Blaricom said he recalled some consideration had been done about a request made by Club 53 some years ago about a “building extension” they wanted outside the front of their building and thought it had been for a smoking area. The request was ultimately denied. Curtis said he would not allow smoking in the new outside dining area of the TAC II. Van Blaricom said if they approve the request made by Curtis, the council needed to be prepared for other main street owners to come in asking for the same.

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“If they bring a proposal to us like Mr. Curtis has, we would considered it,” said councilperson Tim Strohbusch and then he motioned to approve. Riemenscheider gave a second and it passed unanimously. Following beverage licenses, some discussion took place concerning second hand article licenses that are required in the city. Ruby Maes and Worn Again were approved. Interim City Administrator, Patty Bjorklund, said those were the only two currently in business. Van Blaricom asked, “What license does the junk shop have?” Referring to ACME Junk Company. “He doesn’t have one and I think we need to look at that because under my assumption that should be considered send hand sales. We need to look at the criteria,” answered Bjorklund. She said the ordinance needed to be looked at in the near future to

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become a bit more detailed and the council agreed. Other announcements made by Mayor Paul Isakson during the meeting included the request for anyone who is interested in fulfilling the vacant seat on city council to please contact City Hall with your name and phone number so he can contact you. Isakson said he submitted a pubic comment to the Polk County Board concerning the Stower Trail. He wondered why the county would spend $50,000 on a trail that is not even owned by them, but instead owned by the State of Wisconsin. He said, “Let’s spend that $50,000 on Polk County; parks, recreation, boat landings and things.” Isakson shared the city has received a $30,000 grant from the Amery Health and Wellness Foundation to start constriction of the Two miler and 5K pedestrian plan.

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We’ve been here before BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

hope you are enjoying summer and some respite from the cares of coronavirus and the national uproar for social justice after the death of George Floyd last month in Minneapolis. It’s been quite a few weeks, to say the least. As someone who can vividly recall the madness of 1968, I am struck by how little things seem to change in our nation. Issues bubble to forefront and fade over time, only to reappear later in Publisher our history. I recently watched the History Tom Stangl Channel’s three part documentary about the life of Ulysses S. Grant. It was very well done, in my opinion. Since much of his life involved the Civil War and Reconstruction, racial equality and justice and the government’s role were common themes. I have learned more about history as an adult than I ever did in school. It’s not the fault of my teachers, the subjects are so immense, even for our relatively young nation, there’s no way they can be covered in a semester or a year. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy reading and watching these types of programs. In addition to dramatizations of events in Grant’s life, military experts and historians offer their opinions to carry the narrative of the story. At the conclusion of the six hours we learn Grant, who was compared to George Washington in stature after his death over a century ago, faded from history as the narrative of the Civil War was recast. The “Lost Cause” was a movement that romanticized the cause of Confederacy as just and about state’s rights and not slavery. Grant was cast as the butcher in this version of thinking and Robert E. Lee as the tragic hero. I’m smart enough to know history is written by the victors and there are two sides to every story. That’s why learning about Grant’s childhood as the son of abolitionists who married a daughter of a slave owner and how the dual forces formed his thinking and actions was a revelation to me. Grant was a failure many times in many things in his life but excelled in the military and in leading men. He was the logical person to succeed Andrew Johnson as president to do his best with Reconstruction. I found this passage from his first inaugural address in 1869 timeless, in the worst possible way: “The country having just emerged from a great rebellion, many questions will come before it for settlement in the next four years which preceding Administrations have never had to deal with. In meeting these it is desirable that they should be approached calmly, without prejudice, hate, or sectional pride, remembering that the greatest good to the greatest number is the object to be attained. “This requires security of person, property, and free religious and political opinion in every part of our common country, without regard to local prejudice. All laws to secure these ends will receive my best efforts for their enforcement. “I ask patient forbearance one toward another throughout the land, and a determined effort on the part of every citizen to do his share toward cementing a happy union..” Great words 151 years ago. I just wish we didn’t need to heed them in the 21st century. But the great thing is we can learn this lesson now, if we have the will to do so. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

False Evidence Appearing Real BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

ometimes in life we are taught a lesson early on and although we understand the lesson, life changes and along the way the lesson is lost. I’m sure many of you can remember playing the game “telephone.” During the game you stand in a circle. A message Editor is given to the first April Ziemer person, which then passes the message on by whispering it into the ear of the person beside them. The message goes from person to person until it reaches the last and it is announced out loud. Without a doubt, the message spoken out loud is significantly different from the message that was originally given to the first person. A game of telephone can be quite entertaining and also features a valuable lesson, which is the information you hear by word of mouth, is not always accurate. It seems as if social media could be labeled Telephone Game 2.0 I witnessed several “games of telephone” on Facebook last week. One pertained to a peaceful protest that was held in Amery. A group planned a peaceful gathering and invited others. This was mentioned on Facebook and it became apparent the idea, “Word travels fast in a small town,” was not just a stereotype. I received calls and text messages here at the Free Press that riots were about to happen downtown. Hours later I heard of people being warned about looters. In the days following, I heard

varying degrees of how the protest had been formed. I heard everything from the Free Press had staged it for news to “Out of State” people had brought it into our little community. It seemed to me a group of residents decided to gather in town to practice their right to assemble under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. They appeared peaceful, they seemed respectful and they visited lightheartedly with local law enforcement. Unfortunately, I heard that not all who passed by treated them kindly, which saddens me. I would not expect everyone who drove by would share their same sentiments, but I would hope they would share their respectful behavior. I also witnessed many “shares” on Facebook of varying stories about mysterious activities with eerie looking “non-locals” happening around the county. Here is the thing-I do not believe we live in some little sheltered wonderland where bad things do not take place. But I am asking for people to please read details in stories before you share them. If you have a minute, try to find out a little more about something before you spread it. Many of the things that pass from one person to the next can evoke fear, mistrust and anger. This pertains to MANY situations on social media. People who say nothing exciting ever happens in a small town must not have ever spent a lot of time in one. Even when nothing most would consider exceptionally exciting is taking place, by the time it has spent a good hour on social media, it is almost an epic situation. Deep down, we all know many times the information we hear

about via word of mouth, whether it be online or offline, often contains misinformation. It is important to remember what we say can have a negative impact on the person who we are talking about, even if that was not the intention. If you look at the title of my column, the first letter of each word spells out the word “FEAR.” I believe some social media is certainly true and while I believe people should share knowledge to help keep others informed, my fear is there isn’t always much “KNOW” in the KNOWledge. I fear the good intentions of spreading information is sometimes lost along the way and turned into an entertaining expose. My fear is many true messages have been lost translation. So, when you read on Facebook next week that an angry woman was ravaging down Keller Avenue rioting and planning to loot ice cream parlors over June being Dairy month, please do not be scared. It is just me taking a break from writing at my desk, walking down to Ellie’s (because when was the last time anyone saw me run). I will not loot; I will gladly pay for my treat and maybe even pay for the person behind me. I will not be rioting but may possibly have a little pep in my step if I stumble upon a new favorite flavor. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101.

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Seek the Bible So many people are in such fear over what we are in with the COVID. There are ones who wonder why we are not in the fear they are. 2 Timothy 1:7 “God hath not given us the spirit of fear.” The Bible is a wonderful book and if you have never read it to understand the peace that comes from it, I hurt for you. Everything going on has gone on in ways before in the Bible and more is going to happen to give even more fear, read the book of Revelations. To feel peace, one must accept the gift of Grace from Jesus Christ as God’s son, who came as a baby, then grew to die on the cross and rise from the grave for our sins. But then you must ask to have His Holy Spirit come into you to control all your thoughts and actions. You then will find unbelievable peace for anything that may come in the future. It is a wonderful gift. This is the only way to have true peace rather than fear. Man right now is the one building up fear for people. Stop listening to the news and start reading the Bible. The key is to let the Holy Spirit control all your life–not man. Romans 5:1-5 “Jesus and his disciples died not wear masks and gloves around the lepers and that was far worse than the COVID. Living in peace, Mrs. Doris Buhr, Clear Lake, WI

In best interest of Polk County? Dear Editor, The adoption of the “Second Amendment Sanctuary” in Polk County leaves much to be desired. Was this an action in the best interest of Polk County residents or was it elected officials who like the sound of their own voice using words of their choice, not facts, to attain some perceived political capital? Line 12 professes rights by the people of Polk County, yet no public hearings were held and the public was excluded from the approval meeting by COVID restrictions. There was no opportunity to present questions like: • Is there a charter for Second Amendment Sanctuaries and how do they operate? • Does the resolution apply to existing federal or state laws such as 175.35; 941.26; and 948.605? • What specific parts of Chapter 59 and 66 of state statute empower and support the action items proposed in the resolution? • What budget allocations have been made on the Sheriffs, Legal Counsel and Board line items? A position paper, with recommendations, was submitted on 5-13-2020 to my District Supervisor Brian Masters. The information was not shared with fellow board members or presented as a matter of record and he called for the question to end debate when the resolution was on the floor. Further diluting the question of im-

portance, urgency and timeliness of the resolution is many media and subject experts state that sanctuary resolutions are symbolic and not legally binding. A far more prudent and responsible approach to Second Amendment concerns would be to monitor ongoing court actions, both federal and state, on disputes and opinions and act at the appropriate time and if necessary. The adoption of Resolution 04-20 without answers to the questions listed earlier and without county wide public hearings to discuss, debate, and learn from each other’s views is an abuse of power by the county board. The methods and procedures used to advance and approve Resolution 04-20 caused a flashback. There was a time, preceding Dana Frey as County Administrator, where egos and biased agendas were prevalent in conducting county business and the result was a county that was in operational and financial chaos. I truly hope the methods and procedures used in adopting Resolution 04-20 and the behaviors and leadership of the current chair and District 6 representative do not lead us back to these self -serving practices. Our First Amendment rights have been trampled and the resolution needs to be rescinded. Ken Sample, Amery, WI

Amery Scrip Money I would first like to applaud the Mayor and AEDC for their efforts to help local business that were affected by the State ordered shut down. Unfortunately I think the way the Amery Scrip Money was handled did little to benefit the businesses. The people that benefited were the ones that purchased the script money by getting a 50% discount on services they probably would have purchased anyway. It would have really helped the businesses had you sold the script money at face value and when the businesses redeemed the scrip money they would have received double the value. All the businesses get out of it, is having to deal with script money rather then the cash they would have received. It was a nice to try to do something for local businesses that are hurting but a little further thought would have had better results. Gary Johnson, Amery, WI.

Thanks to Golden Age Manor Dear Editor, In 2015 we moved my mom and dad down to Amery from Alaska. They both suffered with dementia and they needed more care than we could provide for them up north. We prayed for the Lord to guide us to the right place for them and he did. Both of my parents, Henry and Lillian Pearson, spent their final months at Golden Age Manor. My dad died in 2016 and my mom died just a couple weeks ago. I want to express my thanks and appreciation to all the staff of Golden Age Manor for the excellent

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care they gave my parents. They did more than care for them, they loved them, and that is the highest calling! God bless you all and thanks again. Dan Pearson, Clear Lake, WI

Amery Allies Donation Drive Saturdays in June 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Main Street, Amery Dear Editor, Following the tragic murder of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis we have witnessed an outpouring of neighborly love and support and a resounding call for justice and foundational change. Crowds around the nation and world have reignited belief in the power of people standing together. There have been more people in the streets armed with brooms, signs of unity, art and flowers, than with any weapon. This solidarity inspired over seventy Amery-area residents to form Amery Allies, a group calling for racial justice, supporting affected Twin Cities neighborhoods, demanding an end to excessive police force, and promoting the dignified right to life, safety, and well-being for all people – particularly people of color. We recognize institutionalized oppression has silenced and dehumanized entire populations and we all stand complicit in writing this history – even in a rural area seemingly removed. Last week, Amery Allies gathered for three peaceful demonstrations, held a vigil for George Floyd, and collected $365 and a van load of donations for organizations in the Twin Cities. Our donation drop-off site will be open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in June on Main Street by the Fire Station, accepting cash, paper products, diapers 5&6, non-perishables, toiletries, cleaning supplies, sanitizer, t-shirts,

phone chargers, socks, underwear, prepaid phone cards, Ziplocs, and basic personal and household items. The overwhelming majority of Amery residents showed encouragement honking, waving, or donating. This group does not condone or participate in violence, vandalism, looting, or acts of aggression or destruction and believes those are not productive ways to lift any voice. Many thanks to Chief of Police Tom Marson and fellow officers who created a safe environment and shared water and donations. We are honored to stand alongside officers interested in cultivating a diverse and welcoming community. The road is long, but the last two weeks have sparked our collective heart and kindled the fire of change. We must examine the ways inequality is written into the fabric of society, threaded into a divisive system designed for a select few. This is the hardest work, the most enduring work, the work we must continue daily. We invite Amery into this conversation. Talk respectfully with your families, neighbors, and this group. If you disagree, feel anger, confusion - ask questions. Though we may hold different perspectives, living together requires understanding and open minds. To learn more contact ameryallies@gmail.com. Lindsay Potter,, Amery, WI.

Save Our Library In this present day of protests I thought maybe a peaceful protest march before the council members homes to protest their library opinions might carry some weight, but on second thought this might not be a safe pandemic action, but you can still be heard. Call or write the council members and protest their library actions. Darold Niccum, Amery, WI

NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the undersigned Towns, City or Village, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, to destroy all noxious weeds on such property before the plants bloom.

The noxious weeds are: Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge and Field Bindweed In case of weeds having underground root stocks and where the destruction of weeds in standing crops will result in the sacrifice of crops, the Department of Agriculture may determine the time and method of eradication.

City of Amery Town Board of Alden Town Board of Apple River Town Board of Black Brook Town Board of Clayton Town Board of Clear Lake Town Board of GarÀeld Town Board of Lincoln Village of Clayton

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Polk County arrests Megan Marie Lowe, 27, Luck, was arrested May 27 for felony bail jumping. Melissa Ann Leverty, 27, Balsam Lake, was arrested May 28 for domestic disorderly conduct and resisting and officer. Francine J. Halfaday, 38, Ashland, was arrested May 28 for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold. Brady Ryan Anderson, 26, Osceola, was arrested May 28 for possession of drug paraphernalia (THC). William Francis Curran, 32, Luck, was arrested May 29 for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. John Christian Glimmerveen, 34,

Richfield, MN, was arrested May 29 for obstructing an officer. Madyson Marie Sorenson, 19, Hastings, MN, was arrested May 30 for operating without consent. Richard Michael Tschida Jr., 32, Centuria, was arrested May 30 for intentional passenger without consent. Christopher L. Larson, 37, Dresser, was arrested May 31 for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and felony bail jumping (x2). Johnny Dylan Painter, 17, Luck, was arrested May 31 for fleeing, reckless driving, OWI (1st) and open intoxicants. Christopher James Collins, 37, Willmar, MN, was arrested May 31 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Amery Police Report 05/29/20-06/04/20 05/29/20, 02 a.m., Business alarm 05/29/20, 02:10 a.m., Animal control call 05/29/20, 10 a.m., Assist with civil issue 05/29/20, 11:50 a.m., Animal control call 05/29/20, 12:29 p.m., Assist with civil issue 05/30/20, 10 a.m., Animal control call 05/30/20, 12:49 p.m., Disturbance 05/30/20, 03:15 p.m., Vehicle lockout 05/30/20, 05:37 p.m., Juvenile call 05/30/20, 06:55 p.m., Warrant arrest 05/31/20, 12:02 a.m., Juvenile call 05/31/20, 05:30 a.m., Business alarm 05/31/20, 09:05 a.m., Harassment complaint 05/31/20, 11:09 a.m., Business alarm 05/31/20, 01:33 p.m., Theft report 05/31/20, 06:26 p.m., Possible drug complaint 05/31/20, 09:30 p.m., Assist citizen in civil issue 06/01/20, 12:03 a.m., Mental health call 06/01/20, 12:20 a.m., Suspicious activity 06/01/20, 09 a.m., Disturbance 06/01/20, 01:50 p.m., Animal control call

06/01/20, 04:53 p.m., Animal control call 06/01/20, 08:30 p.m., Assist other agency 06/02/20, 09:24 p.m., Animal control call 06/02/20, 12:50 p.m., Disorderly conduct with motor vehicle 06/02/20, 01 p.m., Disorderly conduct with motor vehicle 06/02/20, 03:57 p.m., Assist in civil matter 06/03/20, 09:54 a.m., Vehicle lockout 06/03/20, 11:13 a.m., Animal control call 06/03/20, 12:09 p.m., Suspicious activity 06/03/20, 12:11 p.m., Suspicious activity 06/03/20, 01:36 p.m., Disturbance with motor vehicle 06/03/20, 02:47 p.m., Suspicious car 06/03/20, 03:40 p.m., Juvenile call 06/04/20, 04:55 a.m., Suspicious car 06/04/20, 10:16 a.m., Assist EMS 06/04/20, 01:32 p.m., Assist EMS ARRESTS: Terrance M. Scholes, 37 of Amery. Polk County Warrant Jason Mudgett, 39 of Clear Lake. OMVWI 1st

Balloons ﬁlled with meth recovered at campground BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Observance of a suspicious vehicle at Apple River Campground, north of Amery, by a Polk County Deputy, resulted in the arrest of Francine Halfaday, 38, Ashland. According to Probable Cause, the deputy observed items in a vehicle, in plain view that equated to reasonable suspicion of the presence of narcotics May 28. Halfaday approached exited the woods and approached the vehicle and Id’d herself. She allegedly told law enforcement she was alone. K9 alerted on the vehicle and a meth smoking device was discovered that tested positive for meth. Upon being arrested, Halfaday retrieved 20.67 grams of meth from her undergarments and turned it over to law enforcement. She then said her

boyfriend was in the woods and said his name was Robert. A search of the vehicle yielded several items to suggest involvement in the delivery of narcotics; cutting agents, unused zip lock baggies, tin foil and unused rubber balloons. The meth discovered on Halfaday’s person was packaged in balloons. The total weight of Halfaday positive meth recovered from Halfaday and the vehicle was 45.37 grams. Halfaday was charged with possession with intent-amphetimine, second or subsequent offense, as party to a crime and resisting arrest. If convicted, she is facing up to 25 years in prison and $100,000 in fines.

Eric N. Larson, 32, Granton, was arrested May 31 for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and a felony probation warrant. Kathleen Kay Huntington, 57, Luck, was arrested May 31 for felony bail jumping. Anthony Joseph Tourville, 34, Neillsville, was arrested May 31 for intoxicated use of vehicle causing great bodily harm, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, felon in possession of firearm, hit and run involving great bodily harm, possession of drug paraphernalia, WI Department of Corrections felony warrant and going armed

while impaired (meth). Steven Roy Koehnen, 63, South St. Paul, MN, was arrested May 26 for OWI (4th). Tamara Mae Wyman, 42, Dresser, was arrested May 27 for OWI (1st). Steven Franci Sturm, 26, Luck, was arrested May 30 for OWI (4th). Joseph Richard Andrews, 41, Eagan, MN, was arrested May 29 for a Polk County warrant (x2). Adam Ray Gibson, 31, homeless, was arrested May 29 for a probation warrant. Terrance Matthew Scholes, 37, Amery, was arrested May 30 for failure to appear and operating after revocation (2nd).

Polk County marriage licenses Sterling Charles Bargfrede and Brittany Lyn Bloom of Hutchinson will be married June 13, 2020. John Michael Nuzum of Alma and Ann Marie Behnke of Amery are to be married June 13, 2020. Lukas James Ekelund of St. Louis Park and Chelsea Leigh Korth of Minneapolis are to be married June 13, 2020. Johnathon Thomas Goodwin and Donya Lee Fehlen of Osceola are to be married June 27, 2020. William Danial Mishler and Bobbi Jo French of Milltown are to be married June 13, 2020. Ryan Glenn Peterson of Osceola and

Leah Ann Rose of Stillwater are to be married July 11, 2020. Timothy Andrew Reimherr of Minneapolis and Kara Korinne Anderson of Bloomington are to be married June 20, 2020. Scott Roy Schulte and Jenny Lee Karpenske of Lincoln are to be married June 20, 2020. Shane Lowell Struemke and Carolyn Beth Leier of Black Brook are to be married June 12, 2020. Robert Francis Kennedy Zelesnikar and Laura Marie Clinton of Minneapolis are to be married June 20, 2020.

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105 Years Ago June 17, 1915

70 Years Ago June 15, 1950

Old Time Dance

State Highway Commission OK’s Straightening “46”

There will be an old time dance at Gem theatre Friday evening. The Gem theatre orchestra will furnish music, and every detail has been attended to that would add to the comfort and enjoyment of those in attendance.

Mid-Summer Picnic The Swedish Lutheran congregation will celebrate Mid-summer day at the Carlson Grove at Range on June 24th. All are welcome.

Repeal Sled Law The senate Thursday passed the Edwards bill, repealing the law passed two years ago, regulating the width of sleighs. Under this law, it was forbidden to sell sleighs wider than four feet, six inches, center to center after Jan. 1, 1915. The assembly has passed the repeal bill.

New Store We are now thoroughly established in our new quarters and invite your patronage. Our stock of fruit and candies is always fresh and our service will at all times be beyond reproach. Our stock of tobaccos, cigars and soft drinks are always complete. And last but no means least, you should visit our shoe department. We carry the famous Wear-U-Well shoes and by selling strictly for cash can save you at least 25 percent on your footwear. Come in and see us, get our prices and get acquainted with our method of doing business. It will pay you to visit our store. – B. G. Blanchard

For Sale at Half Price A fine new surrey with canopy top, complete with side curtains, pole and shafts. Apply Wm. McMurray, phone R-41, or to Chas. Johnson, the drayman. Cash or young stock.

95 Years Ago June 4, 1925 Youngster Kicked by Horse Ralph Ellis, the twelve-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis of Clear Lake met with a bad accident last Thursday when he was kicked in the face by a horse that was running loose. The right side of his face was laid open by the blow. He was immediately brought to this city for medical attention. It was found that his cheekbone was broken in three places. The fracture was reduced, the covering of the bone sutured, and the wound closed by a dozen or more stitches. His eyesight is unimpaired.

June 11, 1925 Small Boys Pinched Three young boys were brought into Judge Johnson’s court last Saturday charged with indecent behavior at the bathing beach on south Twin

Twin Lakes House Pictured above is the Twin Lakes House, originally located at the corner of Birch and Harriman, as it looked in 1900. The building was built in 1890 by Dan Fox and functioned as a hotel. In 1917 the Twin Lakes House was moved to the lot across from the Congregational Church in Amery, set up on an eight-foot foundation and remodeled to become a two-story, twenty bed hospital that became the Polk County Hospital.

Lake. One of the children was fined $5.00 and costs and denied the privileges of the beach during the remainder of the summer, and the two other boys were compelled to clean the bathhouse and put it in sanitary condition, and keep away from the beach until July fourth.

Wind Damage A hard windstorm passed through this section last Sunday afternoon and north of this city a number of trees were uprooted. At the Sheer place, near Bungalow Beach, a fine new chicken house, 60 feet long was picked up and crushed, the boards being carried as far as the Flanigan schoolhouse. Several trees were blown down on the same farm.

Member of Show Troupe Drowned Walter Clatz of Blair, a 19-year-old young man, the cornet player with the Ole Olson show troupe, which played the last of the week in Clear Lake and which played in Amery Monday evening, was drowned in Clear Lake Saturday afternoon while in bathing with his brother. His brother made several frantic efforts to save him as he came up and at one time was able to seize him by the wrist when he jerked away. Dr. Cornwall of this city went over with the pulmoter soon after the accident, but the body had not been recovered and was not found until Sunday forenoon.

85 Years Ago June 6, 1935 Griffins Wed for Fifty Years Mr. and Mrs. George F. Griffin who more than anyone else in Amery, are entitled to call themselves real pioneers, will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Monday, June 10. The life of this Amery couple is one of typical pioneer experience, coupled with progress. They were married on June 10, 1885, at Perley, Wis., and moved

to Alcester, S. D., of the same year, and came to Amery in April, 1887, and there was no railroad then. The line from Soreham was constructed later that year. It was this couple who inaugurated “main street” in Amery, building a general store, the first store here. Mr. and Mrs. Will Holliday, parents of Mrs. Herman Clemens, heard of the Griffin’s arrival in Amery, and came soon afterward to try their luck in this new country, barely opened. Then came Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robbins, parents of Mrs. Griffin, who built the first hotel. It was about this time that the Griffins bought lots where their house now stands, and they braved stumps and brush to get them. Mr. Griffin recalls one pine tree, however, which was 100 feet high. Their daughter, Mrs. Sidney (Jane) L. Pennington, was the first white child born in Yesterday’s Amery. On August News 10, 1897, Mr. Diane Stangl Griffin started the Amery Telephone Co., as president, with L. G. Olcott, a banker, and George Heald, bookkeeper for the lumber company. They were perfectly satisfied with 75 cents a month rental at that time, with 25 phones in operation. They later added lights and made it the Amery Electric Co. The power business later was divorced from the company and today Mr. Griffin’s firm had about 650 phones in operation, and business is getting better right along. Mr. Griffin’s record in Amery is one of civic and business achievement. He was chairman of the county board for many years, was mayor of Amery, was the first postmaster of the village, is a member of both the Blue Lodge and Chapter of the Masonic fraternity, and long has been active in affairs of the lodge.

Mrs. Griffin was the first worthy matron of the Eastern Star here and is the only charter member of the Ladies Aid. During her long residence here she never has been out of the later organization. She was grand marshal of the Star in Wisconsin, one of the highest honors enjoyed by one in this section.

BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 The foundation of the John Jacob Astor fortune was laid in Wisconsin in the late 18th century when J. J. Astor tramped the wilderness trails of the Lake Superior region with his pack on his back bargaining with the Indians, and shrewdly trading beads and cheap calico, which brought him many times their price in fine fur pelts.

75 Years Ago June 14, 1945 Remodeling Underway on the Main Stem Bricks are flying right and left these days as workers undertake the remodeling of the fronts of the Wisconsin Hydro Electric building, Stenberg-Burke building and Burman Hardware building. At present all the bricks on the Stenberg and Burman building fronts are being torn down to make way for a complete new modern front. The Hydro building corner is to be squared to the corner and a new entrance made in the center of the front with a more modernistic front.

Bowling Alleys Being Installed Clear Lake will soon have bowling alleys in operation again. Chas. Nordahl started work this week on two alleys in the basement of the hotel. They will be in operation by next fall. He purchased the two alleys that have been used at the Admiral Inn at Clayton. The alleys will be entirely refinished and new pins will be installed. The basement will also be redecorated.

“Yes, you can go back and tell the people of Amery that the Highway “46” improvement contract will be let this summer and work commenced on it soon thereafter,” or words to that effect, were the tidings returned to this community Tuesday evening upon the return of nine businessmen who had an audience with State Highway Commission. The decision culminates many years of controversy concerning the new location of the road. Investigation into the files of this project found that the original order to begin the proposed straightening was issued in 1937. Since that time the project has been revived from time to time only to have the matter dropped each time because of disagreement. Final plans for the project will be presented to the City Council of Amery for approval. Present plans call for the creation of a scenic landscaped plot of land between the present road and the new avenue to the north, which will eliminate the present road curves and Perry’s hill.

Band to Participate in Aquatennial Amery high school’s marching band will participate in the large Aquatennial parade in Minneapolis according to Milton Simon, director. The marching unit has accepted an invitation for July 22 and July 26 and will be sponsored for the occasion by the Amery Community Club.

65 Years Ago June 9, 1955 Four Arrested For Theft A 19-year-old and three juvenile youths of this community lost out in a tussle with property owners and the long right arm of the law early Wednesday morning. About 1:30 a.m., John and Clarence DeLawyer discovered the quartet busily engaged in helping themselves to wheels and tires from the junked cars in their Deronda yard. They surprised the youngsters and caught two of them with the others making a getaway. Sheriff James Moore and Deputy Bob Moore were called and they, along with Police Chief Burt Millerman, laid in wait for the others. Relying on the theory that they would eventually come into Amery they waited until 5 a.m. before two figures crept stealthily into the southern part of Amery. The youngsters were literally run down by the trio of officers and will face juvenile court on the charges. Sheriff Moore reported that they were also involved in a similar incident at St. Croix Falls the evening before. While the names of the juveniles cannot be printed, readers will be interested to know that the ages of the youths were 12, 14 and 15.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER **THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A PLAN SET IN PLACE BEFORE WE OPEN. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW OUR OPENING DATE WHEN IT HAS BEEN DECIDED** I will continue to write this column to keep you posted. Trusting the world right now is tough, trusting yourself can be even harder! According to an article on fearlesssoul.com there are four simple tips to help you learn to trust yourself. Start by looking within yourself, have you ever had someone make you feel insecure about yourself, those type of events can be hard on you, remember that you are capable of trusting yourself again. Find trust in your inner self, tune into what you need and create a strong inner dialogue that you can fall back on when you need it. Practice self-love, this can be hard, start small by just keeping a promise you made to yourself, or tell yourself “I love you; I am listening.” This helps you start a discussion with your own heart. And lastly, Let Go, let go of the people who doubt you. Start to spend time with people who remind you of how powerful you are and encourage you to make your own choices. “Self-trust means knowing that you can handle anything that life throws at you because you are capable, powerful and strong.” Stay healthy and see you all soon! 2020 Memberships are due! Mail your dues to 608 Harriman Ave South, Amery WI 54001 and let us know of any updated information. • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Are you looking for a place to host a gradua-

tion party or family gathering such as a birthday party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates. • Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! • Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. Jen Tyman, Interim Director

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading Program (June 1-July 31): This year you can choose how to participate! We are offering Beanstack (digital logs) or traditional paper logs. Find ALL the registration info at amerylibrary. org/summer-reading.

Summer Performers: PageTurners will be providing online summer programming! Each week will feature a different theme. Registration is required for craft supply kits (limited kits available each week). Find more information on our Summer Reading page at amerylibrary.org/summer-reading.

our website to register. Can’t do digital? That’s ok! Call the library for assistance.

Lawn games are here! We’ve purchased a bunch of lawn games which are available for 2-week checkout. Enjoy the best the summer weather has to offer by playing Kubb, Bean Bag Toss, Ladder Golf, Ring Toss, Molkky, Giant Dominoes, and more. We’re very excited to offer this great new service to our patrons! You can place holds in the MORE catalog or call the library for assistance, Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. Check our Facebook page and our website for more information.

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-today or important events. Youth Services would like to collect stories & journals this summer to compile for everyone to read. This activity supports the summer library theme Imagine Your Story. More details coming soon!

Summer Reading is here! The Amery Area Public Library has great programs for kids, teens, and adults, and they will all be accessible digitally. You will still be able to log reading, participate in challenges, and win prizes, using the Beanstack app on your mobile device or computer. Visit

Puzzles! We’ve added new puzzles to our popular puzzle collection! We’ve got a Swiss Castle, a round Unicorn Garden, one that’s nothing but Snack Treats, and more. We’ll be posting images on Facebook and our website, so stay tuned.

Curbside Pick-up and Returns are still here! In case you missed it, the Amery Area Public Library is now serving patrons with curbside pick-up (by appointment only) and returns, Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Holds for local items can be placed via the MORE catalog or by emailing us at curbside@ amerylibrary.org. You may call us to schedule your pick-up time. Returns MUST be placed in spe-

cially marked bins ONLY on Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. As always, feel free to call with questions, 715-268-9340. See our website or FB page for more details!

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. Stay tuned for details on the June Craftby-Mail project... Books & Brews: Our next virtual meeting is on Thursday, July 9th at 6 PM (please note the later than usual date due to the 4th of July holiday). We will be announcing the next read shortly! 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 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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PCHS awards Koeppen The Polk County Historical Society is proud to announce that Kassidy Koeppen is the recipient of our 2020, $1,000 Scholarship. Kassidy is a graduate of Clayton High School. This fall she will be attending The UW at Eau Claire majoring in Education and Spanish.

OBITUARY

Ricky Allen Rogers Ricky Allen Rogers, age 70 of Clayton, WI passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Willow Ridge Health Care Center in Amery, WI. Ricky was born on June 17, 1949 in Amery to Gale and Faye ((Sather) Rogers. He atttended Clayton Schools, g graduating from high sschool in 1968. He was a also drafted by the Army tto serve in Vietnam in 11969. Ricky was united in m marriage to Twila Roth o on July 4, 1987 in New R Richmond, WI and to this u union, two children were b born. Ricky worked at A Andersen Windows for 38 years and he enjoyed photography while out riding his Harley Motorcycle. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Twila; son, Harley Rogers; daughter, Larissa Rogers; grandson, Andrew Rogers and brothers, Mike Rogers and Nick (Peggy) Rogers, as well as other family and friends. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, WI. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Hannah Orf of Turtle Lake and Nick Erickson of Amery were selected to represent Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative as delegates for the 2020 Electric Co-op Youth Tour of Washington, D.C., June 19-25. This year’s Youth Tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the co-op will hold their award for 2021. “Postponing the trip until next year is disappointing for these graduating seniors who are already missing out on so much, so we want to be sure to recognize them and celebrate this achievement,” said Polk-Burnett Communications Director Joan O’Fallon. “The decision was made in early April to cancel travel arrangements to help stop the spread of the virus, and protect the health and safety of the Youth Tour delegates and the public.” If their schedules permit, Orf and Erickson have been invited to join more than 1,500 high school students from co-ops across the country next summer to learn about cooperatives, the rural electric program, U.S. history, government and democracy. They will meet with congressional

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Hannah Orf and Nick Erickson were chosen as Polk-Burnett delegates for the 2020 Electric Co-op Youth Tour of Washington, D.C. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their trip has been postponed until next summer. Orf is a 2020 graduate of Turtle Lake High School and Erickson is a 2020 graduate of Amery High School. Both are also Polk-Burnett scholarship winners and will receive $1,250 for college in the fall.

leaders and tour Capitol Hill, national monuments, Arlington National Cemetery and the Smithsonian Museums. The tour is hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA), with local sponsorship by Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. To be selected as Polk-Bur-

nett’s delegates for the Electric Co-op Youth Tour, both students demonstrated community involvement, and wrote essays about the value of electricity and why they wanted to be Youth Tour delegates. Orf is a 2020 graduate of Turtle Lake High School and the daughter of co-op member Dan and Jessica Orf. Erickson is a 2020 graduate of Amery

High School and is the son of co-op member Mark and JoAnn Erickson. Orf’s application included community service at Grace Community Church and 4-H. In her essay, she wrote, “I am proud of my country and humbled by the sacrifices of all those who have gone before me to make this land so great and free…. It’s our responsibility to know the history of the past, so we can make good choices for the future.” In her essay about America’s energy future, Orf wrote about last July’s tornadoes that damaged homes and property in her hometown and caused in major power outages. “I had no idea how much electricity my family used for everyday functions… we rely on electricity more than we realize…. I desire for the United States to find environmentally friendly sources of energy that will guarantee a safe and bright future for future generations.” Erickson’s application included community service at Trinity Lutheran Church and Lake Wapogasset Dinner Theater. In his essay, he wrote that the experience would “bring historical figures and government class to life. I would definitely enjoy seeing

the topics I’ve studied for hours in the classroom with my own eyes.” He also wrote, “I have high hopes for America’s energy future. I’d like to see renewable energy sources take over as the nation’s leading source of electricity in order to secure a healthier tomorrow… Additionally, I want to see these sources help to keep electricity affordable for everyone. I’m beyond thankful I have an affordable energy solution where I live, because my life is enriched every day by electricity.” “As a rural electric co-op, Polk-Burnett is pleased to support youth leadership opportunities for the children of our members, according to our cooperative principles,” said General Manager Steve Stroshane. Polk-Burnett’s Youth Tour program does not affect electric rates; it is funded with unclaimed Capital Credits that if not used for education, would be forfeited to the state. Members may also donate their Capital Credits to Polk-Burnett’s scholarship and Youth tour fund. For information, visit polkburnett. com or call 800-421-0283. – from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

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Is it OK to leave my child alone in the car for just a few minutes? BY: SARAH KNUTSON, FNP-BC NURSE PRACTITIONER, FAMILY MEDICINE, TURTLE LAKE CLINIC AND AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Summer officially begins later this month. But, the warm weather we’ve had lately makes me feel it’s already here. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is gardening. A couple weekends ago, the temperature outside was 72 degrees. The perfect weather and time for me to garden. Within half an hour of being outdoors, Health I was sweating and Matters thirsty, despite the cool Sarah breeze and overcast Knutson, sky. I needed to make a FNP-BC quick trip to the greenNurse Practitioner, house, so I grabbed my Family Medicine, personal protective Turtle Lake Clinic mask and jumped into and Amery Hospital my sweltering car & Clinic that was parked in the shade. As quickly as possible, I turned on the air conditioning. The temperature in my car read 96 degrees! As a family medicine clinician, I provide care for families including children and adolescents of all ages. I’m also the aunt of five beautiful children ages 21 months to 7 years old. One of our favorite games to play is hide and seek. Many times the older children will assist the younger ones in finding the perfect hiding spot. This can easily keep

the children entertained for hours. Now, I know you’re wondering what these two stories have in common. As I was driving to the greenhouse the other weekend, I realized I missed a great opportunity to educate the kids about vehicle safety the last time we played hide and seek. Many times when we think of the dangers of cars, we think about the thousands of car crashes – fatal or not – that happen across the United States each day. Or perhaps we might think about the perils of drinking and driving. But one sad reality we may forget is that, every 10 days, a child dies from being left in a hot car. Heat stroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children under 15 years of age. This works out to be about 37 deaths per year – all of which could be avoided. ISN’T THIS A RESULT OF POOR PARENTING? Some of these cases are results of neglect. But many of these deaths are purely accidental. Whether kids lock themselves in a vehicle or parents don’t realize they’ve left their child in the back seat, these fatal accidents do happen. Parents don’t mean to leave their kids in the car. Fatigue in particular can cause us to go into auto-pilot and it can happen to anyone. Adjusting to a new routine is another common factor that leads to these accidents. HOW HOT CAN CARS GET? Accidents also sometimes occur because parents don’t realize just how hot

a parked car can get – no matter what season it is. Children can die of heat exposure in a car even when the outside temperature is as low as 60 degrees. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise up to 20 degrees within ten minutes and the body temperature of a child can rise faster than an adult. So even if kids are left in a car for a short time, they’re at risk of developing a serious heat-related illness. For example, remember a car is like a greenhouse. The temperature inside can be as much as 50 degrees warmer than the temperature outside. HOW CAN YOU KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE FROM HOT CARS? The first step is to never leave your child alone in a car, even for a moment. The second step is to be sure to take kids out of the car once you reach your destination. It’s helpful to set an obvious reminder to do so, like: • Leave an important item in the back seat of your car. This could be a briefcase or phone, for example. Because you need the item, you’ll be more likely to check your backseat before leaving the vehicle. • Make a stuffed animal one of your regular passengers. When your child is not in the car, keep the stuffed animal in their empty car seat. Then, when your child is riding along, move that same stuffed animal to your front passenger seat. It will serve as a reminder to check the back seat before leaving the car. • Set up calendar reminders. Some parents accidentally go to work and

forget that they have kids or babies in the car. To prevent this, set an alert on your phone that reminds you to stop at daycare first. • Avoid distractions. While driving and when exiting your vehicle, avoid using your cell phone. • Be vigilant when changes in routine occur. When someone else is driving your child, check to make sure your child arrived safely to their destination. Lastly, in order to help keep your own children and other kids safe around hot cars, be sure to: • Keep your car locked at all times. This will protect kids from getting in by accident or when they are playing. Also, make sure keys are out of their reach. Teach children that inside cars, including the trunk, are not safe places to play or hide. • Use extra caution with rear-facing car seats. They look the same from the driver’s seat, whether a child is in them or not. • Remember temperatures inside a vehicle rise quickly. Once the vehicle is off, the air conditioning stops and the inside warms up. And, cracking a window does not help. Because the temperature inside a vehicle can rise quickly, leaving a child inside unattended, even if running a brief errand, is not safe. • Try using drive-thru’s at restaurants or other locations. This way, you don’t have to leave the car. • Call 911 if you see a child alone in a car.

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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 8:30 am and 10 am Parking lot service or during inclement weather, enter the church. Spacing provided per COVID-19. Listen to the service at 1 pm on Sunday on 93.1 FM or livestream on Apple River Church Facebook at 10 am. 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 10 am Worship via Facebook Livestream or Drive-Up Listening on 87.9 FM. 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 Streaming online on Sundays at 9am on our YouTube channel (Amery Journey Church). 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. 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’S CATHOLIC Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor

Masses suspended until further notice. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Forest, John Wilman, pastor 8am Sunday Worship Service ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service 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 10 am Worship Service with Communion 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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David Raymond Nordquist

Perley L. Haugerud

David Raymond Nordquist was born on June 10, 1959 in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of four boys born to his parents Raymond and Lorraine Nordquist. He grew up in Clayton, Wisconsin helping his parents on the family farm. W When David was not busy on the farm, h he enjoyed fishing, wrestling, and long b bike rides from the motel in Amery. D David graduated from Clayton high sschool in 1977. After graduation he m moved to Sacramento, California and a attended trade school for carpentry. A After a few years, Dave moved back to C Clayton to take over the family farm. In 11985 he married Nancy Drevdahl (Jimm my and Rusty Kotula) and continued ttheir family. Derek was born in 1990 ffollowed by Danielle in 1991 and Denise in 1993. While raising a family he took up excavating, rental properties, and eventually mobile home transport. David knew the value of hard work and how to instill these qualities with others. In his ‘spare time’ he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, four wheeling on his farm, traveling and spending time with friends and family. David was a great father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29th at his home in rural Clayton, WI at the age of 60. He will be greatly missed. David is preceded in in death by his parents, Raymond and Lorraine Nordquist, his son Derek Nordqust and his nephew Randy Nordquist. He is survived by his daughters Danielle (Tyler) Nordquist and Denise (Mike) Gilbertson; his Grandchildren Lucas and Alayna Gilbertson; his brothers Wendel (Joan) Nordquist, Richard (Mary) Nordquist and Jim (Janice) Nordquist, along with many other close friends and family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 3 to 7 pm on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. A private family interment will take place at a later date at the Clayton cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www. williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Perley L. Haugerud, age 95 a Wagon Landing native, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at home on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born on June 27, 1924 to Olaf and Louise ((Leseth) Haugerud on tthe same farm where h he died. He was bapttized and confirmed a at East Immanuel L Lutheran Church. P Perley attended W Wagon Landing grade sschool and graduated ffrom Amery High S School in 1942. Perley m married Viola Elmer o on September 30, 1944 and to this union six children were born. The couple celebrated their 75th Anniversary on September 30, 2019. Perley and Viola were dairy farmers until 1986. Over the years, he developed a fine herd of pure bred Holsteins, which he was proud of and well known for. After retiring, Perley read meters for Polk-Burnett and put up signs for Century 21. He and Viola were care takers of the Wagon Landing Cemetery for 19 years. This was a task they were dedicated to, because they wanted it always looking its best. Perley and Viola enjoyed dancing and the traveling they did. Perley was a 4-H leader and member of the Holstein Association along with serving on many boards. Perley and Viola always encouraged their children to participate in a variety of activities and they tried to attend them all, even if it meant starting chores a couple hours early. Perley was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother and sister who died at birth; daughter, Carol Mitchell; son, Chuck

Haugerud; daughter in law, Judy Haugerud and great grandson, Carter Mitchell. Perley is survived by his loving wife, Viola; four children, Bob (Bonnie Kennett) Haugerud, Susie Andren, Jim (Faye) Haugerud, David (Sonia Krause) Haugerud, son in law, Tom Mitchell and daughter in law, Sharon Glessing; grandchildren, Bob Haugerud, Stacey Vissers, Sara Vipond, Jon Andren, Carrie Haugerud, Amy Bluhm, Jill Haugerud, Jane Huggins, Brenda Laska, Tom Mitchell, Tony Mitchell, Brooke Squillace, Heather Laska, Jason Haugerud, Adam Haugerud; thirty three great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren. A private family service took place at the Williamson-White Funeral Home with burial at the Wagon Landing Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www. williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Gary N. Lenselink Gary N. Lenselink, age 79 of Balsam Lake, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, June 4, 2020. There will be a Celebration of Gary’s Life and a full obituary soon. Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clear Lake, WI

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thin enough to let drizzle down sides of cake. Glaze the cake and let drizzle down the sides some. If desired, garnish with 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries.

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Combine: 8 c. flour 4 c. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 3 tsp. salt Cut in: 2-2/3 c. butter Put mixture into airtight container, label date and freeze up to 6 months. Use as needed in recipes with sugar cookie ingredients instead of buying sugar cookie mixes. Make this strawberry poke bundt cake. It’s perfect for spring or anytime.

STRAWBERRY POKE BUNDT CAKE Beat with mixer for 1 minute on low, scraping bowl often, then beat on high speed for 3 minutes more: 1 box yellow cake mix (regular size) 1 c. milk 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 eggs Pour batter into a sprayed 12 cup bundt pan. Bake at 325˚ for 40-45 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. While cake is cooling, put into blender or food processor and puree: 1-1/2 c. fresh sliced strawberries 1/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. lemon juice Put into a 4 cup measuring cup and set aside. While baked cake is still in the pan, use end of wooden spoon and poke into cake almost to the bottom of pan at 1/2" intervals, wiping handle after each hole. Carefully pour the pureed mixture into the holes in cake. If you need more holes, make them to hold all the mixture. Cool for 40 minutes, then refrigerate the pan with the cake for 2 hours. Remove pan and run spatula around the edges and invert cake onto serving plate. For glaze beat in medium bowl until smooth: 3/4 c. powdered sugar 2 T. butter, softened 1 oz. cream cheese, softened 1-2 T. milk 1/4 tsp. vanilla If mixture is too thick, add a bit of milk until it is

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overlapping slightly. Drizzle over all: 2 T. melted butter. Cover dish and bake at 375˚ for 30 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle with: 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese Return to oven and bake another 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 6-8.

DUMP-AND-GO MEATBALL LASAGNA Combine in large bowl: 2-3/4 c. (8 oz. pkg.) campanelle pasta or mini lasagna 24 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs 1 jar (35.5 oz.) tomato basil pasta sauce 1-1/2 c. water 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning Put into a 9x13" sprayed/greased glass baking pan. Cover and bake at 375˚ for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well. Sprinkle with: 1-1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz.) Return to oven and bake, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until pasta is tender and cheese is melted. Serves 4-6. Garnish with some fresh basil leaves, if desired. This recipe is for potato lovers.

POTATO AND ZUCCHINI MEAL Melt in medium skillet: 2 T. butter Add and sauté 10-12 minutes or until tender and onions are beginning to caramelize: 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped Spoon into a sprayed 10" pan shallow pan (like a quiche pan). Toss together in bowl: 1 medium-size Yukon gold potato, sliced 1 medium zucchini, sliced 4 plum tomatoes, sliced 1-1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. pepper Arrange the above over the onions in a single layer,

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IMPOSSIBLE VEGETABLE PIE Cook until nearly done, drain well: 2 c. broccoli or cauliflower (you could use any other favorite vegetable also) Stir together: the cooked vegetables 1/3 c. chopped onion 1/3 c. chopped green bell pepper, optional 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.) Put into a sprayed/greased 9" deep-dish pie plate. Combine until well mixed: 1 c. milk 1/2 c. baking mix (or Original Bisquick ) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 eggs Pour over the ingredients in pie plate. Bake at 400˚ for 35-45 minutes or until golden and knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack, cut and serve. Serves 6. Tips: A dollop of whipped cream/topping makes any dessert more elegant looking and taste better, too. Save water from cooked vegetables. Add to soups, stews, casseroles, etc. for added nutrition and flavor. If a recipe calls for butter, you can use a bit less salt in the recipe unless you use unsalted butter. Butter has a bit of salt in it. So if you’re watching your salt intake, keep that in mind.

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Get out and enjoy Summer Summer is Here…not by the calendar but, with the temperatures on Monday in the mid 90’s I think it is safe to say that we have Summer! And I like the idea! I hope everyone had a chance last weekend to get out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. Saturday and Sunday we took UTV rides around the countryside…a great time! Did you catch a glimpse of the beautiful Full Moon on Friday night…it was awesome! “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is Apple River TV & Appliance.

This large family stops traffic.

For 50 years the Richter’s have been offering sales and service on TVs and appliances. Congratulations on your business milestone! Apple River TV & appliance is located on main street. Stop by and see their recent remodeling project. June is Dairy Month. The following are some trivia tidbits to share with your family and friends… • Cows have 32 teeth, all of them on the bottom with a dental pad on top • To get the amount of calcium in an 8-ounce glass of milk, you’d Pounding have to eat seven oranges or six the slices of wheat bread • The most popular cheese in Pavement America is Cheddar Pam Humpal • It takes 12 pounds of whole milk to make one gallon of ice cream On my way to work one day last week, I had to stop for a goose crossing by the Amery Schools bus garage…Or should I say “geese” crossing. I know the geese around the area are a nuisance and makes a mess, but it was fun seeing this large family stop traffic. Happy Flag Day on Sunday, June 14! Father’s Day is right around the corner-Sunday,

June 21. Watch next week’s paper for specials and gift ideas. Happy Birthday Wishes to my niece, Josie, who will be 9 years old on June 14; to my nephew, Corey, on June 15; and to our good friend, Skylir, on June 16. Enjoy your special days! Have a great week! Support our area businesses by Shopping Local!

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NOTICE THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL IS OPEN FOR EXAMINATION AND OPEN BOOK CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Pursuant to s.70.45, Wis. Stats. the assessment roll for the 2020 assessment will be open for examination starting on the 29th day of June 2020 at 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, the assessor shall be available on the 7th day of July, 2020 at the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West from

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Instructional material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object to valuations under s.70.47, Wis. Stats. The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the City Assessor. Notice of Board of Review Meeting The Board of Review will meet on the 14th day of July, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five (45)

day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to s. 70.47(1), Wis. Stats. Pursuant to s.70.47 (2), Wis. Stats.: After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the board. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment un-

less, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sec. 70.47 (3) (a) that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sec. 70.47 (6m) (a) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the valuation; if that valuation was made

by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s. 73.03 (2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a

court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is accurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1). Notice is hereby given this 9th day of June, 2020 by Patty Bjorklund, Interim City Administrator/ Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted: June 9, 2020 (Amery City Hall, City Website, Amery Public Library, Amery PD) Published Amery Free Press (June 9)

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OBITUARIES (Continued from page 10)

Betty Ann Jansen

Dorothy G. “Gen” Ward

Ruth Delane Crane Dueholm

Betty Ann Linder was born on August 13th, 1930 in Amery, WI, much to the joy of her parents, Axel and Frances Linder. She was their last baby, joining her five brothers and sisters. Betty grew up with her loving family in Amery. She attended school and finally rec ceived her high school diploma i 1948. At this point, she had in a already met the love of her l life, Wallace Jansen, and they m married shortly after her gradu uation on August 21st, 1948. B Betty and Wally were eager to s start their family; they welc comed their first son, Jody, on M 25th, 1949, their second, May R Randy, on January 29th, 1952, a their third and youngest, and Jeffrey, on November 29th, 1958. The Jansen clan began their life on a farm near Joel, WI, moved to the Twin Cities for a short time, and finally settled down back in Amery, WI. Betty and Wally built a large, beautiful house on South Twin Lake, which quickly became filled with laughter and memories. She fully embraced life as a housewife. Summers were spent camping and fishing, which was one of Betty’s favorite pastimes. She even had her own special rod and reel. Betty loved cooking and baking as well; she always brought something delicious to pass at potlucks and family get-togethers. She shared her Swedish heritage by teaching everyone how to make lefse, krumkakes, and other goodies, and she never hesitated to share a recipe. Later in her life, she devoted her culinary skills to the students at Amery Schools, working as a cook in the kitchen. Betty also enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and gambling at the casino. There was a running joke in the family that she had a lucky horseshoe hidden somewhere unmentionable! Betty and Wally spent much of their life traveling; they loved to explore different areas of Wisconsin, and they even took their camper and traveled around all of the Great Lakes! Betty had a long, full, joyous life, which came to an end on June 5th, 2020 at Willow Ridge in Amery, WI at the ripe age of 89. Betty will be dearly missed by her sons, Jody Jansen of Columbia Heights, MN; Randy (Robyn) Jansen of Dresser, WI; and Jeffrey (Renae) Jansen of Amery, WI; nine grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, as well as countless friends and family members. She has been reunited with her parents, Axel and Frances Linder; her sisters and brothers, Nella Melody, John Linder, Ronald Linder, Norma Higgins, and Gloria Trudeau; her husband, Wallace Jansen; her infant daughter, Kimberly Kay Jansen; and her daughter-in-law, Linda Jansen. Those who wish to celebrate Betty’s life are invited to a visitation at Williamson-White Funeral Home on Saturday, June 13th from 1:00-4:00pm, with a funeral service taking place at 4:00 pm following the visitation. If you are elderly or at risk, we recommend you wear a mask to protect your health, and please stay home if you are ill. Interment will take place on Thursday, August 13th, which would have been Betty's 90th birthday. A birthday blowout will be held in her honor on Sunday, August 16th from 1:00-4:00pm at UW Wanderoos; there will be more information at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Dorothy G. “Gen” Ward, age 88 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI. Dorothy Genevieve Ward was born on August 29, 1931 in Clayton County, Iowa, the daughter Harry & V Vesta (Torkelson) Johnson. S moved with her family at She a young age to Clear Lake, WI w were she grew up and attende school. Gen graduated ed f from Maplewood Academy i Hutchinson, MN and went in o attend the Seventh-day on A Adventist Union College in L Lincoln, NE. After college, s moved to Chicago, Illishe n nois and worked for a short time as a nanny. Gen was married to Otis Ward on September 11, 1955 in Clear Lake, WI and together raised three sons, James, Gregory, & Lanny. During the early years of their marriage, they lived for a short time in Portsmouth, OH, Hutchinson, MN and eventually made their home in Harvey, Illinois. In 1966 they moved to Clear Lake, WI where they owned and operated a diary farm until 1981. After Otis’s death in that year, Gen made her home in the village of Clear Lake. In her spare time she enjoyed her flowers, gardening , scrap booking and taking care of her pets. She was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Clear Lake for much of her life and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otis Ward; parents, Harry and Vesta Johnson; brother, Harlan Ward and sister, Virginia Ward. Dorothy is survived by sons: James Ward - Clear Lake, WI, Greg (Joy Lynn) Ward - Seattle, WA, Lanny (Barb) Ward - Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren: Michael Ward - Milwaukee, WI, Carrissa (Keith) Wyland - Green Bay, WI, Victoria (Lee) Davis - Tallahassee, FL; great grandchildren: Abigail, Benjamin and Joel Davis, Kaiya and Kailyn Wyland; nieces and nephew; family and friends. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Seventh-day Adventist in Clear Lake, WI with Visitation on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church from 1- 2 p.m. Interment will be at Clear Lake Cemetery. Clergy–Norman Britain. Music–Alice Garrett Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Ruth Delane Crane Dueholm, age 104 of Luck, WI passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI where she had been a resident for the past couple years. Ruth was the last child born into a family of five brothers at Thanksgiving time on N November 25, 1915 to Walter a Harriet (Hall) Crane in and B Bunyon, WI on the family f farm near Georgetown. She a attended grade school in Buny for seven years and gradyon u uated in 1932 from Milltown H High School. On June 13, 1936, R Ruth was united in marriage t Nels Dueholm at her folk’s to h home and the couple farmed a raised two sons in the and same area. Ruth was a farm wife and was an important backbone to help the farm grow and become what it is today. Ruth belonged to the Homemakers of Bunyon, Polk County 4-H Club, was a surveyor for Gallop polls and when time permitted she was active with her church board. Before her eyesight and hearing started to diminish, Ruth enjoyed crossword puzzles, circlea-words, Jeopardy, reading the newspaper, especially the cartoon “Marmaduke” and having many friends coming to visit. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nels; son, Walter Dueholm; brothers, Stanley, Vincent, Warren, Vaemond, and Sherman and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her son, Lyn (Cristene) Dueholm; nieces and nephews; very special friends, Jim and Judy Glenna and Kelly and Mike Ince as well as other loving relatives and friends. A private family graveside service and interment will be held at the Balsam Lake Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www. williamsonwhite.coom. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the following have applied for renewal of license for the sale of fermented malt beverages.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ALDEN NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the following have applied for renewal of liquor license in the Town of Alden. “Class A” Retail license for the sale of intoxicating liquor to consumers in original packages or containers for off-premises consumption. Joel Danovsky at Horsecreek Store 2069 County Rd X, Star Prairie, WI 54026

The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications to serve on the Board of Adjustment as a full-time member. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County and reside in one of the following towns: Lorain, Clam Falls, West Sweden, McKinley, Bone Lake, Luck, Laketown, Sterling, Eureka, Georgetown, Johnstown, St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, Beaver, Clayton, Farmington, Black Brook, and Alden. To apply, please submit a letter of interest or the Board of Adjustment Candidate Application to: Office of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by June 22, 2020. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

Class “A” Retail license for the sale of fermented malt beverages only for the consumption away from the premises where sold:

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Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Mary Leslie 1) Seeking Permission to drive golf cart on Cameron Bridge Drive & Harmony Lane 2) Request to move 35 mph sign to before the first curve on Cameron Bridge Drive Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission Presentation and Approval of Bills Approve Alcohol Licenses New Business Unfinished Business Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747

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Wonderful opportunity in Amery for individual or couple to live in and manage the FORREST INN MOTEL. Employment package includes apartment, garage and all expenses except personal cell phone. Candidates need to have good people service skills and some experience.

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HOUSEKEEPING AND FRONT DESK Forrest Inn Motel is looking for part-time housekeeping workers. We are also in need of part-time or full-time front desk coverage which would include some laundry duties. This job would also require some scheduled overnight coverage.

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Dave Forrest at 715-554-1602 or email: balsambranch@gmail.com

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Peaceful gatherings held along Amery’s Keller Avenue share many messages Various gatherings are being held within Amery. The photos above are of messages that were shared June 2. A newly formed group called Amery Allies met for three peaceful demonstrations and in the process, collected $365 and a load of supplies for organizations in the Twin Cities. Donations will be accepted every Saturday in June near the Amery Fire Station from 10am-1pm.

Parishioners honor Father Murphy’s 10 years BY MICHAEL AND NANCY ANNE KALISTA

It was a beautiful first Saturday in June when more than 300 people came to the parking lot of St Joseph’s Church. Parishioners from the Cluster Parishes of St. Joseph of Amery and Our Lady of the Lakes in Balsam Lake gathered while social distancing, each in their vehicles six feet apart from one another united as a community. The event was promoted as a music concert, but it also had a secret agenda: to surprise and celebrate the tenth anniversary of their beloved pastor’s ordination. Gifts of music, readings and a dance filled the hour honoring Father Gene Murphy. The Knights of Columbus from both Amery and Balsam Lake presented Father Gene with gifts. Larry Wojchik, emcee for the event, gave a special album to Father filled with tributes from the two congregations— photos, letters, artwork, stories and even a limerick or two for the Irishman! Musicians from each of the churches created an atmosphere of praising God, celebrating Father, serious and lighter moments, laughter and reflection. So how important is an ordination and what does it mean to us? A dictionary definition tells us that to ordain is to invest officially with priestly or ministerial authority. We asked Father Gene about

his reflections on this tenth anniversary. He responded, “Sometimes I think that God likes to show off what he can do with people. He seems to select people who are utterly illequipped to face the challenges He has in store for them, just so He can demonstrate His love and compassion for us. With them He gives us evidence of His unimaginable creativity and compassion by giving them, suddenly and unexpectedly, the ability to accomplish wonderful things. Ten years ago, I was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Peter Christensen. That was my first ordination. My second, and perhaps more important ordination, was granted by my parishioners. People who didn't know me or my past were inspired to accept me as their priest and pastor. A cradle Catholic, with twelve years of Catholic school education, I found that some of my new charges knew more about the Faith than I did. Yet they accepted me as their advocate before God. Perhaps my favorite expression, and one that is quite apt today, is, ‘A leader with no followers is only a guy taking a walk.’ Parishioners make the priest an authentic presbyter. It is their acquiescence that lends legitimacy to my ministry, and I will always be grateful.” We, too are grateful. By

Father Gene Murphy being invested with priestly authority through his official ordination, we, as parishioners have received many gifts or returns on that investment. We had the honor of collating the leather album of tributes to Father. There were consistent themes of people growing in their faiths because of what they have learned from him. Frequent remarks touted Father’s compassionate insistence that vocal babies and young children are part of our community and are most lovingly welcomed in mass—sweet, restless bodies embraced as vital to our community. Others talked about returning to the Church after extended absences (some many years) because of his welcoming, nonjudgmental acceptance of who we are and have been on our journeys. Said one couple: “We became overnight evangelists for non-practicing Catholics to come back to church as a result of Father Gene.” Father Gene’s quick wit and unique ability to take complex topics and distill their essence into succinct homilies have given nuggets we remember, take with us and share with others. He has provided leadership in discussing tough issues and guiding us to be part of building better church communities. One child’s contribution to

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A parking lot celebration provided moments of laughter and reﬂection.

the Tribute Album included: “When you first arrived at my church it was the first time I could really understand how a reading from the Bible connected to the real world. You helped me make those connections and actually pay attention a little in church. Thank you!” Father Gene has also served collaboratively with other religious leaders in our community and beyond. Reverend Tom Hahn from Redeemer Lutheran Church summarizes well the impact: “St. Joe's, and all of Amery, Balsam Lake and the surrounding area are so BLESSED that you are here, working, and praying, and serving, and smiling and

laughing among us! We, as the Churches and the Communities of Amery and Balsam Lake are better because you are here! God Bless you, Father Gene!” During these challenging times as we reflect on our values, learn some new and hopefully better ways of living our faiths, worshipping in new ways and settings, we are grateful that a guy from the Bronx got tapped on the shoulder by a Higher Power more than a decade ago and was officially ordained on June 6, 2010 here in Wisconsin. As Father Gene has often said, “God loves us beyond our imagination.” Indeed...and we are so grateful!

GOLF LEAGUES

Amery Women’s 9-Hole Golf League June 3, 2020 Division A Low Gross – Morgan Brotzel – 44 Low Net – Heather Thompson – 35 Low Putts – Melanie Peterson – 17 Division B Low Gross – Mandy Brotzel – 51 Low Net – Amanda Wold – 34 Low Putts – Tie – Brooke Wilcox And Sid Jones – 16 Division C Low Gross – Amy Elmer – 59

Low Net – Jill Olson – 36 Low Putts – Jill Olson – 17 Winner Of Game Of The Day – Jill Olson

Amery 18 Hole Ladies Golf League June 3, 2020 A Flight: Low Gross – Sheryl Forshier 86 Low Net – Kathy McIntosh 77 Low Putts – Sheryl Forshier 26 Game of the Day – Sheryl Forshier 1

B Flight: Low Gross – Deanne Berg 102 Low Net – Anna Waterman 73 Low Putts – Heidi Maupin 30 Game of the Day – Deanne Berg 1 C Flight: Low Gross – Vonnie Niccum / Vicky Dorso 113 Low Net – Lou John 81 Low Putts – Jan Reichert 28 Game of the Day – Lou John 2 Chip-Ins: Vicky Dorso (#11) Birdies: Kathy McIntosh (#2)