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Meet the Amery Allies BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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The top sketch depicts the new Bremer building from Keller Avenue, looking south. The bottom depicts the structure from the corner of Keller Avenue and Baker Street. Not shown is the additional parking and two-lane drive thru on the building’s west side.
New Bremer structure gets green light from city BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The bank sitting on the corner of Keller Avenue and Maple Street in Amery has seen various changes throughout the years. The structure
itself and the name have seen some variations. Now Bremer Bank will call a different corner home-Keller Avenue and Baker Street. Earlier this month, members of the Bremer design team unveiled their plan for the new building at Amery’s
City Council meeting. The bank is proposed be built where the current Toftness Chiropractic building sits. Dave Anderson, a member of the development team working on the new
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”-Margaret Mead You may have recently noticed a group standing in various places around town, holding signs. This newly formed group has decided to go by the name: the Amery Allies. Group member Lindsay Potter said, “The Amery Allies group is a growing collection of volunteers and community members from the Amery area who are uniting to raise awareness for racial justice, an end to police brutality and the cultivation of a welcoming and diverse place for all. The group expresses this mission through regular demonstrations, donation drives and community events for solidarity and education.” Participant Kathleen Hobert said after the murder of George Floyd a group started talking about what could be done to make a difference in their own community. “We held a protest in downtown Amery and then a group of
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Man shares bear incident in hopes of helping others BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
An Amery man who recently faced the tragedy of losing their family pet from a bear attack is hoping that by sharing his story, others will not go through the same pain. Thursday, June 4, Steve Schmidt pulled into his driveway on the outskirts of town
around 4:30 and found their family’s dog, Molly, waiting inside the house for her late-afternoon walk, like she did every weekday for as long as Schmidt can remember. “She was a routine freak that could tell time like a clock and this walk was routine for us along with our lunch walk and our after supper walk,” said Schmidt.
Numerous times a day, Schmidt would walk 11 ½ year-old Molly through a short path in the woods behind their home and up to a clearing where he kept a walking path mowed for the English Springer Spaniel. During the afternoon of June 4, Schmidt said, “We reached the top of a hill just 40 yards away from the house in a
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lightly wooded area. Molly was 20 feet ahead of me when she suddenly ran off the trail into the woods. I looked ahead of her to see what she was after but I didn’t see anything. I suspected it was a chipmunk or a squirrel because she loved to chase them constantly.” Molly disappeared from his SEE ATTACK, PAGE 2
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2020 grad Ella Schmidt poses for a commemorative photo with Molly.
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view over a slight hill about 50 feet away. The next thing he saw was a dark shape going up the trunk of a small tree. “My first thought was that it was a raccoon. The second shape I saw go up the same tree was pitch black and I instantly knew this was not going to be a routine walk. The third bear cub followed shortly after the second,� said Schmidt. He immediately scanned his surroundings for the mother bear and began yelling for Molly. Schmidt said, “I heard her cry out from the direction of the tree the cubs had just climbed. I ran over the little hill to discover Molly in the mouth of the bear, being mauled.� He said many of the events that happened next are a blur, but he remembers picking up a fallen tree limb and running toward them and throwing it at the bear from a distance of about 40 feet. The branch landed just short of the two of them. He said, “The bear released Molly and quickly charged at me. I turned and started running back the way I had come from, but I quickly realized that the bear would catch me and attack from behind, if I kept running. I stopped and picked up another tree limb to arm myself and turned to face it. I raised the dead branch to strike the bear and it stopped abruptly about 6 feet away and turned back toward Molly.� Schmidt sprinted for the house to alert his family and get a gun. He returned with a shotgun and fired two times to drive the bear back into the woods so he could rescue Molly. “I found Molly lying motionless and bleeding from several places. I scooped her up and ran to the house with her in my arms while yelling for my wife to call an emergency vet hospital. I placed her on
the tailgate of my truck so I could evaluate her injuries. My daughter Abby kept pressure on her most obvious wound to her chest while I examined the rest of her,� he said. Schmidt quickly realized that Molly was too injured to be saved as she had multiple puncture wounds to the head, neck and chest. She was still alive but they had her put to sleep at a veterinarian office a short time later. “I never thought I would lose her like that. She was getting older and having some arthritis issues and I knew at some point we would probably have to make a decision, but you can plan that and prepare yourself for it. This was just boomwithin 10 seconds it was too late and we had no chance of a proper goodbye,� he said.
‘Molly was the sweetest being our family has ever known.’ Steve Schmidt It has been a rough week, but Schmidt and his family are thankful he wasn’t physically harmed. He is struggling with feelings of regret that he couldn’t save Molly. He wonders what he could have done differently. Schmidt wonders if they should have walked Molly on a leash, but said she hated them. He said, “You have to weigh the risks and benefits. Her quality of life out here was amazing, she loved the yard and woods and I do not know if it would have been the same with the leash.� He doesn’t endorse handling the situation the way he did, but he just instinctively acted on the spot. He said, “The main reason it happened is we did not know she and the cubs were there and she didn’t know we were there.� He advises that if anyone is
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Bremer Bank project said before City Council, they met with the planning commission. Planning Commission Chairperson Mike Karuschak Jr., Mayor Paul Isakson and members Linda Millermon, Paul Shafer, Julie Riemenschneider and Stan Proden were presented via Zoom, the plans for the new Bremer Bank. The Commission expressed concerns about traffic flow on Baker Street and the timeline for construction and demolition of the current building that sits in the location. Millermon did motion to approve and Shafer seconded, moving it forward to the City Council. John Fahning from Bremer said the first major step of the process was the sale of their current building to the City of Amery, which took place a few ago. During the City Council presentation it was shown that an “Entrance Only� drive will be located off of Keller Avenue. The north side of the building will feature seven parking stalls as well as the main entrance to the bank. An entrance and exit would be available off of Harriman Avenue, which would lead to extra parking and the two lane drive-thru area. An “Exit Only� curb cut is set between the establishment and Baker Street. The square footage of the building is just below 6,000 square feet. There are current electrical lines to the south of the property, which there are hopes of relocating underground, but the building has been designed so that signage will still be visible should they stay in the current state. The council held some discussion concerning the Wisconsin Department of Transportation turning down the proposed entrance to the facility off of Keller Avenue. Mayor Paul Isakson said, “I sacrificed our entrance into Soo Line Park near the water fountain. I said the city would trade that exit/entrance out of the park there. I want to make sure that is ok with everyone if that is what helps gets this entrance.� He said he realizes the exit/ entrance at Soo Line was handy to have, but wondered if it was really necessary. Council members agreed. Dale Walter, Wisconsin Region Leader of the Amery build project said, “We have proudly served the Amery community for more than 100 years, and we are excited to reinvest in the location, talent and leadership in the Amery marketplace as the new building project takes shape.�
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walking in a place where there might be low visibility, even tall grass, to make some noise, such as with a whistle before you head in, to give bear a few minutes to get their cubs and evacuate the area. “She didn’t want to encounter us, but we didn’t give her a choice,� Schmidt said. The Mama bear and her cubs were eventually captured and relocated. Relocation involves capturing an animal and releasing it in a safer or more suitable area, away from potential conflicts with humans. Capturing and moving a bear is sometimes necessary and may be the only nonlethal option in busy human-use areas. Schmidt said they have seen bear occasionally over the past 20 years they have lived at their home. It had been over five years though since they had seen one. His neighbor had recently spotted this mother and cubs and told them about it. “I didn’t expect them to be sitting this close to our house at that time of day,� he said. “I think it is important that people know we were not out walking in the middle of nowhere. We are two-miles out of town, and this happened 40 to 50 yards from our house,� said Schmidt. He believes they are becoming much more prevalent in the area. He said, “I never encountered a bear while walking Molly before. I almost wish I had. I wish we would have had a close call at some point that might have ended differently and prepared me. I am hoping this story is enough of a close call for others,� Schmidt said. Schmidt said, “Molly was the sweetest being our family has ever known. Anyone that visited our house or encountered us walking on our road, was greeted by Molly with eager love and affection. Our family will forever love her and miss her dearly.�
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The origin of Father’s Day: The celebration of Dads turns 110
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pastor and those from other area churches. The first U.S. President to celebrate “Father’s Day” was Woodrow Wilson in June of 1916, who opened the church services by telephone to Spokane from the Oval Office. Wilson liked the idea so much of a day of observation for fathers that he pushed to make it a national holiday (he had just made Mother’s Day official in 1915), but members of Congress resisted, fearing that such a day would take away support from the Mother’s Day holiday, and commercialize the day for fathers, causing more harm than good. Undeterred, Dodd took her mission on the road and spoke publicly to fathers to gain their support. But she was met with hard criticism. According to the Spokesman-Review, they laughed at her and said they didn’t want a Father’s Day. “A national fishing day would be better,” they told her. The effort to formally recognize a day for fathers met with even more hurdles over the years. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged states to observe the day nationwide but refused to issue an official proclamation for the holiday, and by the 1930s there was an effort to combine Mother’s Day and Father’s Day into a single “Parent’s Day” holiday. Even the newly formed “Father’s Day Council,” made up (and funded by) of members of men’s clothing retailers, couldn’t get the holiday recognized by 1938, only succeeding in getting calendar makers to mark the third Sunday in June with tie and pipe illustrations. And the general public had no interest in buying cards or gifts for dad that he probably didn’t need.
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Many people assume Father’s Day (and Mother’s Day for that matter) is a holiday designed by greeting card makers to turn a profit. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The story behind how this day became a holiday is actually a tale of determination by one woman and a decades-long fight to get fathers the recognition they deserve. Some attribute the first Father’s Day observance to the 1907 Monongah, West Virginia mining disaster that killed 361 men—250 of them fathers— and which left more than a thousand children without a dad. Grace Golden Clayton, whose father was killed in the tragedy, suggested a service of commemoration to the pastor of her local Methodist chapel. But it never really caught on as an annual observance. Two years later, in May of 1909, a woman named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, heard a Mother’s Day sermon by Reverend Dr. Henry Rasmussen in her hometown church and thought a similar day should be set aside to honor fathers. Her own father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran, raised six children as a single parent. The Struggle To Make Father’s Day A Holiday June 6, 1910, Dodd approached the Spokane Ministerial Association and the local Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) with her petition outlining the idea for an annual observance, and she received overwhelming support. Spokane’s held its first Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 19, 1910, with moving speeches by her own
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A MAINE SENATOR’S HARSH WORDS Maine’s U.S. Senator, Margaret Chase Smith, had her own thoughts on the matter. When the holiday efforts reached another stalemate in Congress, Chase-Smith penned a harsh memo in which she declared, “Either we honor both our parents, mother and father, or let us desist from honoring either one. But to single out just one of our two parents and omit the other is the most grievous insult imaginable.” More than 50 years after Dodd’s initial efforts, Father’s Day was recognized as a holiday to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June by President Lyndon Johnson’s Executive Order in 1966. But it was still not officially recognized as a federal holiday until six years later, in 1972 when, during his re-election campaign, Richard Nixon signed an official proclamation setting Father’s Day permanently on the third Sunday in June nationwide. Today, Father's Day is celebrated in the US, Canada, and Great Britain. It is also observed in Argentina, Canada, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Mexico, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa and Venezuela. In 1978, Mrs. Dodd died at the age of 96. Her grave at Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane reads: Sonora Smart Dodd, Founder of Father’s Day, 1882-1978 So when you’re picking out that special gift and card for dad, remember Sonora Smart Dodd and her efforts to get fathers the recognition they deserve.
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JUNE 20 Band Boosters Car Wash The Amery High School Band Boosters will host a car wash on June 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Amery Slumberland parking lot. Free will donations to benefit the Band Boosters.
JULY 18 Band Boosters Car Wash The Amery High School Band Boosters will host a car wash on July 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Amery Slumberland parking lot. Free will donations to benefit the Band Boosters.
AUGUST 1 Band Boosters Car Wash The Amery High School Band Boosters will host a car wash on August 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Amery Slumberland parking lot. Free will donations to benefit the Band Boosters.
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Lessons learned from ‘The Chief’ BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK
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unday is Father’s Day, a time to remember and honor the paterfamilias, father, the head of the household, pop, dad – whatever his moniker at your house, Sunday is the day to pause and appreciate his contributions to who you are as a person. I have said numerous times, and will continue to say it, the ‘nuclear’ family: mother, father and children is the bedrock foundation of our civilization. Publisher While we can carry on without this structure, the stress on the Tom Stangl rest of society will be great and expensive. I by no means mean to disparage single parents. These folks have to be both the mother and the father to their children. It is difficult enough being one, I can’t image the pressure of having to be both. My parents have both passed, so my siblings and I are now the “older” generation, and, as those of you who are in the same place can attest, it is a strange place to be, especially at holidays like Mother’s and Father’s Day. My father, who regular readers of this column will know as “The Chief” worked as a mechanic at the Chevrolet and later Buick dealership in the small town where I grew up. His specialty was the Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission that General Motors used from the 1960s to the 1980s. He stood on a concrete floor all day working to provide for a wife and six children. My mother worked part time as a nurse, which helped our family’s income later, but make no mistake, the Chief was the breadwinner. He went to work at 7:30 each morning, got an hour off for lunch (spent half of it napping) and came home hungry at 5:30. It was never a good idea as a child to wake the Chief, whether he was napping after lunch or dozing off watching television after supper. The phrase “don’t poke the bear” comes to mind. It may be tempting, but it never ends well. My generation was taught by our mothers to leave our fathers alone. I have heard that much of who we are is formed by our parents and our observations of who they are as men and women, husband and wife, father and mother. From the Chief, I learned the value of work and the importance of following through on commitments. If you said you were going to do something, you did it. It didn’t matter if someone else didn’t follow through, what mattered was that you did. We didn’t have much money growing up. Six kids, one income, do the math. But we didn’t go hungry or naked and had a roof over our heads. That didn’t stop us as foolish young children from asking for things we really didn’t need. The Chief had a real gem for such requests, one that I used on my children and I hope to live long enough to see my grandchildren hear it from the lips of my children: “People in Hell want ice water.” Succinct and to the point, but makes you think. Works on many levels. Good or bad, I realize that I am the sum of my experiences and have been heavily influenced by my father. For that, I will always be grateful. Happy Father’s Day. 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.
Here’s to you SCUBA Steve and all the other great dads too BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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ather’s Day is Sunday, June 21st and this will be the 110th celebration of fathers everywhere. A few weeks ago, members of our family were gathered at our house and my dad was talking about the place where he had received his SCUBA certification. Someone said they didn’t know my dad Editor had been certified April Ziemer in SCUBA. I blurted out, “He did a lot of cool things before kids.” Later that night I started thinking about the Adam Sandler movie, “Big Daddy.” Sandler stars in this comedy about the importance of fathers where he offers to take care of a child, at first to try to impress a girl. In the process, he grows to love the child and adopts him. In the film, Sandler’s character, Sonny, is trying to get his adopted son, Julian, to take a bath and study. Sonny encourages his child to be like Scuba Steve (a fictional character) and urges him to do responsible things so he can become a member of The Scuba Squad. My dad is also named Steve, and is probably a mix between the fictional Scuba Steve and the Sandler character Sonny.
I would compare him to Scuba Steve, not only because of their matching names, but because they were both great role models. I would compare him to Sandler’s character Sonny, because my dad also fell in love with a woman along the way fell in love with a kid (or three). I don’t think my dad was just trying to impress my mom when took on her three children. I think our well being actually mattered to him and he cared about shaping us into good and productive human beings, whether his blood ran through our veins or not. I know it wasn’t always easy for him. To be blunt, I was a brat (that is the most newspaper appropriate word I can think of). He also gave up a carefree bachelor lifestyle and some of his many hobbies to make time for us. Putting us before many other things in life was just one way he showed his love for us. It has been said that one of the greatest things a father can do for his children is to love their mother. If this is true, my dad is the greatest of them all. When we lost my mother this past fall, our bond grew stronger than ever. I know there was no way my mom could have come to peace that it was her time to go without being assured that her three little girls (all adults) were left in his great hands; and that he (the love of her life) was left in their great hands too. Father and child relationships
can provide many moments of love and laughter. With that said, I will leave you with a story of an interaction that took place last week at the Ziemer household. The other day my husband, Josh, and our 5-year-old son, Maverick (Mav) were playing in the swimming pool. I was sitting on the deck beside them watching and listening to their conversation. Mav told Josh that he really likes it when they play together and he especially likes it when they play Nerf guns with each other. Josh told Mav that he enjoys their time together as well. Mav said that he hopes he has a son someday and that they play Nerf guns with each other. Josh told him that would be nice. Just when you would think this was a warm and fuzzy father/child moment that melts your heart, our little stinker Mav said, “Hey Dad, remember that one time when you shot me in the eye with the Nerf gun?” Josh said he did and reiterated that it had been an accident. Mav replied, “Well I am super exited to have a son someday so I can shoot him in the eye.” I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-2688101.
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Politicians gear up for primaries JONATHAN RICHIE EDITOR@BURNETTCOUNTYSENTINEL.COM
The upcoming partisan primaries will be another chance for voters to express their opinions. Municipalities are expecting a large number of ballots to arrive through the mail and not in-person on election day. Partisan primaries will be on Aug. 11 with the general election set for Nov. 3. The Wisconsin election commission continues to encourage voters to vote by mail via absentee ballots. In the Wisconsin State Senate, two Republicans are trying to unseat Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset. In 2018, Schachtner defeated Republican Adam Jarchow for the seat that was vacated by Sheila Harsdorf after being appointed by former Gov. Scott Walker to be secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Cherie Link (R-Somerset) announced her campaign to challenge Schachtner in the State Senate last summer. “My unique experience as a business owner, foster care provider and mother of two children currently attending UW schools provides me the insight to effectively serve the 10th Senate District. I have a passion for the families of Western Wisconsin succeeding, and if I am honored to be elected, I will work hard to help build a positive future for all
of us,” Link said in a statement. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) is the other Republican running for the State Senate seat. He currently serves as the District 29 State Assembly representative. He announced the start of his campaign for State Senate last November at Brickfield Brewery in Grantsburg alongside fellow assembly member Gae Magnafici. Stafsholt told a crowd that he is a fourth-generation Wisconsin Farmer and that Schachtner “has done nothing in Madison besides vote with democratic governor Tony Evers and other Madison liberals.” Link and Stafsholt will square off in the Aug. 11 primary contest. State Senate District 10 covers Burnett, Dunn, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties. It includes the towns of Anderson, Daniels, Grantsburg, Lincoln, Meenon, Siren, Trade Lake, West Marshland, Wood River, and the Villages of Grantsburg, Siren and Webster. In the Wisconsin State Assembly, it looks like there will be a rematch from 2018 between incumbent Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) and Kim Butler (D-Balsam Lake). The seat was previously held by Adam Jarchow. “Gae hasn’t demonstrated the kind of leadership and accessibility to her constituents that we deserve from an Assembly
representative,” Butler said in a statement. “Both parties need to work together, but Gae votes with Speaker Robin Vos 100% of the time. Solutions need to be tailored for our area, not for a political party. I will be a strong and independent voice, who likes to dig deep into policy and is open to input from all sides.” Magnafici announced her decision to run for re-election earlier this year. “I have been a fiscal and social conservative all my life and supported candidates with these views,” Magnafici said. “After much consideration, I have decided to announce my intention to run for re-election for the State Assembly from the 28th District. Since retiring after 35 years as a Pediatric Registered Nurse (specializing in Oncology, ER, medical-surgical, sedation, NICU and PICU) and 12 years working for the Department of Mental Health, I bring a different perspective to the table from working with people in difficult and critical situations.” Butler and Magnafici currently are both running unopposed in the August 11 primary. Assembly District 28 sits in Polk, Burnett and St. Croix counties. It includes the towns of Anderson, Daniels, Grantsburg, Lincoln, Meenon, Siren, Trade Lake, West Marshland, Wood River and the Villages of Grantsburg, Siren and Webster.
THE POSTSCRIPT
The agate polisher I don’t think it’s my imagination that Father’s Day seems like a last-minute add-on. “Oh! We have Mother’s Day. We probably should do something for fathers…” On Mother’s Day, a bouquet of flowers or brunch seems to do nicely every year. There isn’t an equivalent gesture for Father’s Day. The gift suggestions now being advertised all seem a little desperate. A watch? A wallet? A gas grill? A “whiskey set”? Since my dad’s watch and The wallet are with Postscript him 90% of his waking life, I’m Carrie Classon thinking he’d rather choose his own. A gas grill seems a bit much. (Mom gets eggs Benedict and dad gets a $1200 grill?) I’m not even sure what a “whiskey set” is but I know my dad wouldn’t drink whiskey if you paid him. My dad has now spent more time retired than he spent working—which is a wonderful milestone. He was hired while he was still in college to work as an engineer and he stayed with the same company his entire career. My dad wore horn-rimmed glasses and carried a pocket
protector and a slide rule in his shirt pocket. He sang bass in the church choir which meant he was always in the back row and I could only see him when he was stretching for a high note and got up on his toes to reach it. My dad was always ready to try something new. He raised bees in the backyard and helped us dip candles in his workshop and polish agates in a tumbler. I remember the sound of the rock tumbler, polishing away, and a perfectly smooth agate coming out. Then, every July when the plant where my father worked was shut down, my family would pile into the car pulling a pop-up camper and head out on vacation. The story goes that my sister and I were quarreling. We generally got along pretty well but a full day in a hot car could get on anyone’s nerves. On this particular day, we were arguing about (of all things) who was going to get in the lake first once we got to the campground. Dad was driving. Mom was sitting in the front seat with the dog. My sister and I were busy squabbling and no one saw my father as he quietly emptied his pockets, removed his belt, and silently unhooked his seatbelt. (This was before cars had all the buzzers and bells.) We drove into
the campground and, the moment we hit the parking spot, my father threw open his door and sprinted straight to the lake and dove in. My sister and I sat there in stunned silence. I don’t remember what happened after that. I just remember my father, flying into the lake, proving both of us wrong—and what an amazing dad he was—in one lightning move. My dad doesn’t move quite as fast these days. He calls himself “an old geezer,” although I can’t imagine anyone else does. He still builds things in his woodshop and splits wood with the log splitter and rides bike with mom. He still routinely surprises us. And he still listens to the worries and complaints of his daughters. My sister and I hand these worries to him like rough stones and my dad handles them like the agate polisher we had as children. By the time my dad is through with them, our worries are worn smooth. Our worries are no longer sharp or dangerous. They are polished to a gentle luster by our dad’s loving concern. Happy Father’s Day. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.
Working to fix Unemployment Insurance REPRESENTATIVE WARREN PETRYK, REPRESENTATIVE TREIG PRONSCHINSKE, REPRESENTATIVE JESSE JAMES, REPRESENTATIVE ROB SUMMERFIELD, REPRESENTATIVE SHANNON ZIMMERMAN, REPRESENTATIVE ROMAINE QUINN, REPRESENTATIVE JAMES EDMING, REPRESENTATIVE GAE MAGNAFICI, SENATOR KATHY BERNIER
Over the past several months, unemployment in Wisconsin has soared to record levels, causing thousands of our constituents to turn to unemployment insurance to get through these challenging times. This system was set up to help those who lost their job through no fault of their own to weather times like this. Unfortunately, our offices have collectively been flooded with heartbreaking calls from individuals who are on an economic precipice right now and who have been waiting weeks and sometimes months to get any response from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). First, we want to let you know that our offices have been and will continue to advocate on your behalf. If you are having problems, please contact us and we will work to get you an answer to your claim. Also, we want to let you know that we have been advocating for you with DWD since this started to get people their claims as quickly as possible. Over two months ago, a number of us sent a letter to DWD leadership asking them to explore all options to speed up the processing of claims, including having them pursue pre-approving certain claims that would have a high likelihood of being approved. Additionally, as part of the state’s response to the COVID pandemic, we voted to pass Act 185, which gave DWD the ability to transfer state employees from other departments with spare capacity to DWD to help in any way possible. To our collective frustration, during a public hearing recently regarding their response to the crisis, DWD officials testified that it may be months before they have addressed this agonizing backlog. In addition, DWD made Wisconsin one of the last states in our country to start payments for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits, a new program that helps self-employed individuals get through this period of uncertainty. On top of delaying payments to those who need these funds, DWD has delayed implementing part of the bipartisan Act 185 which protects business owners from increases in their unemployment insurance taxes. The provision ensures that employers who had to make the difficult decision to release employees because of COVID-19, would not see increases in their taxes. Because DWD has delayed implementation, businesses now face a possible huge tax increase at a time when they are trying to get back on their feet and many of them simply cannot afford it. Without small businesses, many more jobs would be lost, especially in our rural areas. We continue to be disappointed at the slow response of this administration and their lack of success getting emergency financial assistance to people in need. We hope that these issues get addressed readily because every day DWD delays positive action is another day our constituents wait for vital financial assistance. In the meantime, we will continue to advocate on your behalf to get answers about your claims from DWD and keep this administration accountable for the hapless lack of urgency and action on this topic. Rep. Gae Magnafici represents portions of Polk, Burnett, and St. Croix counties.
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Amery Police Report 06/05/20 – 06/11/20 06/05/20, 09 a.m., Damage to property 06/05/20, 10:30 a.m., Credit card fraud report 06/05/20, 12:38 p.m., Child custody issue 06/05/20, 05:01 p.m., Child custody issue 06/05/20, 05:10 p.m., Suspicious activity call 06/05/20, 05:53 p.m., Assist another LE agency 06/05/20, 07:54 p.m., Assist with civil issue 06/05/20, 09:39 p.m., Stolen vehicle complaint 06/06/20, 01:19 a.m., Paper service 06/06/20, 03:03 a.m., Assist another LE agency 06/06/20, 08:55 a.m., Vehicle damage complaint 06/06/20, 09:30 a.m., Possible stolen vehicle call 06/06/20, 02:08 p.m., Welfare check call 06/06/20, 04:40 p.m., Residential alarm call 06/06/20, 11:01 p.m., Disturbance call 06/07/20, 12:50 a.m., Disturbance call 06/07/20, 01:39 a.m., Disturbance call 06/07/20, 07:58 a.m., Suspicious activity call 06/07/20, 08:30 a.m., Harassment call 06/07/20, 09 a.m., Assist another LE agency 06/07/20, 05:46 p.m., Suspicious activity call 06/07/20, 06:05 p.m., Disturbance call 06/07/20, 06:24 p.m., Warrant arrest 06/07/20, 11:34 p.m., Assist another LE agency 06/08/20, 07:28 a.m., Assist another LE agency 06/08/20, 11:35 a.m., Harassment call 06/08/20, 01:17 p.m., Vehicle lockout call 06/08/20, 04:51 p.m., Assist citizen call 06/08/20, 05:58 p.m., Assist citizen call 06/08/20, 09:22 p.m., Assist citizen call 06/09/20, 01:40 a.m., Domestic disturbance 06/09/20, 03:20 p.m., Animal control call 06/09/20, 07:37 p.m., Nuisance phone call complaint 06/09/20, 10:15 p.m., Business check call 06/10/20, 07:50 p.m., Natural death call 06/10/20, 10:45 a.m., Barking dogs call 06/10/20, 11:15 a.m., Juvenile call 06/10/20, 11:53 p.m., Mental health call 06/11/20, 02:30 a.m., Suspicious activity call 06/11/20, 04:49 p.m., Juvenile call 06/11/20, 05:09 p.m., Assist another LE agency 06/11/20, 05:25 p.m., Assist another LE agency ARRESTS: Michael J. Trumble, 26, of Amery. Probation Warrant.
Victim of car crash found by WDNR BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, on June 8 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Game Wardens located, Brian Medek, 52, Centuria, who was the driver of a SUV 15 yards from where the vehicle had come to rest in water the previous day. Sunday June 7, the Sheriff’s Office received the call of a vehicle in a pond near Highway 46 and 150th Avenue, Balsam Lake. It was reported that a Jeep SUV was submerged with only the roof showing above the water. Upon arrival, Deputies and members of the Balsam Lake First Responder unit found the vehicle was unoc-
cupied with the drivers’ door open. At that time there was no sign of the driver. June 8, at approximately 9:30 am the driver of the vehicle was reported to still be missing, as he had not returned home. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Game Wardens were asked to assist with their remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) to search the pond, where they eventually recovered the body of Medek. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Balsam Lake Fire and First Responders, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office for their assistance. This incident will be under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County arrests Michael John Trumble, 26, Amery, was arrested June 7 for a probation hold. Dustin Cruz White, 22, Luck, was arrested June 5 for a warrant. Isabelle Nicole Conley, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested June 7 for OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content. Dennis William Clark, 72, Osceola, was arrested June 7 for OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content. James Mark Williams, 20, Deer Park, was arrested June 7 for fleeing, OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content. Brenden Robert Sawall, 33, Frederic, was arrested June 6 for OWI (1st), operating with prohibited alcohol content and speeding (1-10 mph). Joan Ellen Pratt, 37, Sauk Rapids, MN, was arrested June 5 for OWI with passenger under 16 (1st). Dakota Clinton Wayne Burgstaler, 38, St. Croix Falls, was arrested
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June 2 for OWI (1st) and operating with prohibited alcohol content. Jeffery Patrick Laqua, 47, Dresser, was arrested June 7 for a Washburn County warrant, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping. Eddy Michael Bliss, 39, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 5 for domestic disorderly conduct and possession of methamphetamine. Eric W. Larson, 30, Milltown, was arrested June 5 for possession of methamphetamine (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia (party to a crime). James Lee Anderson, 44, Clear Lake, was arrested June 4 for possession of methamphetamine with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold. Keith Dawson, 34, St. Paul, MN, was arrested June 3 for felony theft (>$2500). Mark E. Larson, 36, Milltown, was arrested June 3 for a probation hold, possession of methamphetamine (party to a crime), posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia (party to a crime) and felony bail jumping. James Howard Barnes-Morris, 20, Grantsburg, was arrested June 3 for a probation hold, possession of methamphetamine (party to a crime) and possession of drug paraphernalia (party to a crime). Krystal A. Meier, 35, St. Paul, MN, was arrested June 3 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon. Steven William Bruns Jr., 55, St. Croix Fall, was arrested June 2 for felony bail jumping, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor bail jumping. John Henry Morgenstern, 53, St. Croix Falls, was arrested June 2 for felony bail jumping.
Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The following cases were heard: CITY OF AMERY Gregory W. Sillman, 48, Amery, operating without a valid license, $124. VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Adrianna J. Chido, 19, Spooner, possession of marijuana, $376. 17 year old, Clear Lake, failure to stop
at stop sign, $98.80. Meghan N. Pieper, 23, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones, etc. (16-19 mph), $124. Arla M. Voltin, 76, Clear Lake, hit and run unattended vehicle, $187. JUVENILES 16 year old, Balsam Lake, disorderly conduct, $250. 15 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.
Polk County marriage licenses Matthew Robert Droher and Tonya Lee Zacharias of Eureka are to be married June 20, 2020. Jeremy Dean Earney and Centuria and Destiney Darlyne Anne Weetzel-Petersen of West Sweden are to be married June 20, 2020. Benjamin Joseph Litwin and Madigan Celeste Beck of St. Paul, are to be married June 20, 2020. Michael Andrew Mondelli of Twin Lakes and Caityln Noelle Dusek of Clear Lake were married June 12, 2020.
Clifford Lavern Olson and Kathleen Marie Elliott of Balsam Lake are to be married June 19, 2020. Daniel Allen Peper and Cally Regan McQuillan of St. Croix Falls are to be married June 27, 2020. Thomas Allen Reindahl and Jessica Ilene Monsebroten of Clear Lake are to be married June 19, 2020. Jacob Quinn Stone of Wood River and Brianna Marie Dietmeier of Luck are to be married July 11, 2020.
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105 Years Ago June 24, 1915
60 Years Ago June 16, 1960
Watering Trough Assured
Famous Personality Praises Cheese Made In Wanderoos
Mayor W. T. Kennedy has promised to designate a site and the building of the sanitary horse trough, which will be constructed by Contractor G. W. Ridler and for which the material will be furnished by Burman & Dalberg. These two concerns as well as Mayor Kennedy should be extended a vote of thanks for their public spiritedness.
Near Fatal Accident Mr. and Mrs. Ld. Southmayde of Clear Lake had a very narrow escape from serious, if not fatal, injury last Saturday afternoon at the N. P. Johnson crossing south of Clear Lake. They were on their way home in their car, and not hearing the limited, were just crossing the track when the engine struck the rear of the auto, badly wrecking it, but miraculously it was not overturned. Mr. Southmayde was very cautious having stopped and looked at his watch before attempting to Yesterday’s cross (it is a very dangerNews ous crossing, Diane Stangl being impossible to see either way down the track from the road) and, being considerably past train time, he decided that it had passed. However, the train was some minutes late, which together with the fact, as Mr. Southmayde claims, that the engine crew did not blow the whistle until nearly to the crossing, was the cause of the accident.
Largest Egg Edw. Johnson, just north of Amery, brought in the largest egg of the season Saturday. It was a Plymouth Rock egg of the justly celebrated Shafer strain of this village and measured seven and five-eighths inches one way and six inches the other.
95 Years Ago June 25, 1925 East Lincoln Boy Sustains Serious Injury Herman, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Neerland of East Lincoln, stepped on a loose board in the hay mow of the Neerland barn last Thursday morning, and fell to the ground floor landing on a wagon wheel. As a result, he fractured his right leg between the knee and hip. He was brought to the Polk County hospital at once to have the fracture reduced. His injuries will confine him to his bed for several weeks.
80 Years Ago June 20, 1940 Mr. Winchester Here 50 Years Mayor W. W. Winchester on
1960 Amery HS baseball squad Members of the 1960 Amery High School Warriors’ sectional baseball tournament squad are shown here with Coach Dave Myers. The Warriors stopped Turtle Lake, Chetek and Rice Lake to gain their way to the sectional where they rapped Superior Central in the opening game, then lost 3-2 at the hands of Spooner in the sectional final game. Pictured front row, from left are: Keith Vassau, Mike Peterson, Jerry Haug and Jerry Sondreal. Back row from left are: Erik Leadholm, David Leadholm, Gary Williamson, Wayne Hanson, Steve Sondreal and Coach Myers. Not present for the photo were: Arlan Doug Knapp and Bryan Niccum.
June 10, 1890, got off the Soo train from Barron, enroute to Montana. A school mate, Charles Hall, asked him to stop off for a couple of days in Amery and he would accompany Mr. Winchester to Montana. The stop-over is still a stopover, a 50 years one, for Mayor Winchester remained. When the young man got off the train there were five sawmills buzzing, and there were five slab furnaces burning, and everything was humming. He worked in the mills for two years, then went into the jewelry business and remained in it until 1926 when he retired. Mr. Winchester took Amery’s first census in 1892 because the thriving community was to become an incorporated village and a census had to be taken. The official figure was 912. Considering that all the sawmills, which then employed big crews, have gone, Amery has really gone forward in 50 years to a population of 1458, Mr. Winchester observed. The mayor held practically every office in the village, was a member of the county board as supervisor from Amery for 5 years and was chairman of the board for two of those years. He recalls that 40 years ago, when he was village treasurer, Amery’s total tax roll was $4,000. Common labor in 1890 go about $1.50 a day with sawyer’s and carriage men getting the high wage of $4 to $5 a day, but clothing and food were lower. Mr. Winchester was born in Pennsylvania and took Horace Greeley’s advice to go west. He was married at Turtle Lake in 1892.
55 Years Ago June 17, 1965 All That Glitters is Not Gold An old axiom was verified during the past week when two glittering display tires were stolen from Harold Johnson’s Sears store last Thursday evening. Wrapped in glittering gold
paper, the two decoys were actually old tires with several holes in them and were worthless. Authorities were able to trace the new converts to the theory that “all that glitters is not gold,” as far as Deronda by wrappings that were dropped along the way. They believe that the car was involved in a slight accident enroute with a fender being bent by massaging a fence post.
65 Years Ago June 16, 1955 FBI Investigates Attempted Bank Break-in Ambitious but crude burglars apparently decided that it was a “bum job” and quit before reaching pay dirt at the State Bank of Deer Park over the weekend. Using a pickaxe, two crowbars, a big sledge hammer and a small sledge hammer, the unknown “rags to riches” gents attempted to gain entry to the vault through a side wall in the back room. Whether they became frightened or tired is a matter of conjecture, but at any rate they departed after penetrating but one wall of the two brick walls and one steel wall vault. Cashier Olton Olson reported that the burglary was reported to him about 7:30 p.m., Sunday night by Police Officer Al Humpal of Deer Park. Just when the attempted entry was made is not known for no bank officials had been in the place since closing time on Saturday. Monday morning two Federal Bureau of Investigation agents from Eau Claire appeared on the scene and spearheaded the investigation of the crime. Residents of Deer Park have failed to recall anyone suspicious looking or circumstances concerning the break-in. entry was made through two back doors but the burglar alarm system was completely undisturbed. A dance was held in Deer
Park Saturday night, which fact makes many officials doubt that anything out of the ordinary took place during those hours. This marks the first such attempted break-in since the early 1930’s at the bank when the famed “cream can’ burglars looted the place and escaped with considerable money. They, however, blew the vault open and hauled water in stolen cream cans from the lake to cool the job.
Through a chain of events, Norman T. Rockwell, famed artist and cartoonist is another satisfied customer of the Provolone Salame made by the Belle Cheese Company at Wanderoos. According to Harry Caudy, manager of the local factory, the cheese came into the hands of the illustrator through Albert L. Hamann, Jr., and his son Albert L. Hamann, III. The younger Hamann is associated with the J. Walter Thompson advertising firm and is working with the production of “Holiday on Ice,” shown about a week ago. He met the famed Norman Rockwell there. In the course of their talk, the two men discussed cheese and Hamann informed him that his father was a lover of special cheeses and that the next time he visited him he would pick up one for Rockwell. Recently the younger Hamann visited his father and obtained one of the special cheeses made at Wanderoos and in turn sent it to Rockwell. Recently a letter was sent from Rockwell to the younger Hamann thanking him for the cheese and telling him that it was “one of the most delicious cheeses he had ever eaten and where in the world had he ever obtained it.”
Need Muscles, Mowers at Park Stray Bullet Sails Into Kitchen “It could have been bad,” Mrs. Noble Chance said Friday as she considered what might have happened when a stray bullet ripped through the kitchen window of her home. Mrs. Chance credits Mrs. R. L. Jackson with “saving my life.” Mrs. Chance planned to bake Friday but was invited over to neighbor, Mrs. Jackson’s for coffee late in the morning. Invited to stay for dinner, Mrs. Chance turned down the invitation and returned home. A short time later Mrs. Jackson called again, “I’ve made plenty, come on over and eat with me,” she invited. Fortunately, Mrs. Chance did not refuse the second time. That interrupted her baking plans. “When I bake,” Mrs. Chance declared, “I hang right over the sink all the time.” And it was the window directly over the sink where the bullet passed! After returning home, Mrs. Chance swept up the shattered glass, which covered the kitchen floor. She then called police. Officer Winchell investigated and uncovered a .22 calibre slug in broken glass. Neighbors heard a gun firing about the time of the accident – between 1 and 3 p.m. – but no one saw who fired the stray bullet. Further investigation has failed to uncover the culprit. Incidentally, city ordinance strictly prohibits the use of firearms within the city limits. That even includes BB guns!
“We’ll need a lot of mowers and men to cut the park grass this Thursday night,” declared Oliver Bergquist, announcing a work detail for the Amery Sportsmen’s Club members. The project will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Park. Grass will be mowed and other work details carried out during the course of the evening.
50 Years Ago June 18, 1970 Runaway RR Cars Bridled in Amery Many persons returning from church on Sunday, June 1 stared in disbelief when railroad signals for the Soo Line crossing in Amery activated and two box cars rolled by. The bizarre journey began at the Turtle Lake creamery when workmen attempted to move a boxcar full of butter. Utilizing a grade, the loaded car propelled itself past the workmen picking up a half load boxcar of powdered milk. Jumping a switch, the “ungainly run” journeyed through Joel and Amery before they ran into an “old railroad man” who put a stop to the hijinks. Arvil Moore, route 2, Amery spotted the runaway cars and climbed on board to activate the handbrake. About two miles west of Amery, between the mainline junction with county road F and C, he stopped the boxcars. The early Monday morning freight returned the cars and cargo to Turtle Lake.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Barry Schaefer, pastor Sunday, June 21: 10 am Outdoor Service. 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 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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James LeRoy Jensen James LeRoy Jensen was born June 25th, 1949 to LeRoy and Floella Jensen at Trade Lake, WI and he died May 4, 2020 in Wingate, NC of natural causes. He was 70 years old. James grew up in St. Croix Falls, WI and Hudson, WI. He graduated ffrom Hudson High School in 1968. In the ffall of that year, he joined the United States A Air Force and served for four years. His o overseas service included Japan, Guam and a short term in South Korea. In 1970, he married Anita (Phillips) Gilb bertson. To that union, four children were b born and they survive him; Rebecca (Troy) T Tulgren, Wendy Farwell, Jasen (Valerie) J Jensen, and Justin (Sara) Jensen. He was p preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy a and Floella Jensen; brothers, Duane Jensen a and JR (Junior) Jensen. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren; as well as brothers, Gordon (Rita) Jensen, David (Sharon) Jensen and Paul Jensen; sisters, Donna Orr, Marilyn Stever, Sharon Wise and Lois (David) Zezza. He and his wife, Anita, parted in 2007. Jim moved to North Carolina, where he resided until his demise. He worked there as a carpenter and met Janet, with whom he had a loving relationship for several years. She predeceased him in 2019 from cancer. Jim is remembered fondly by his friends and family as they recall his acts of thoughtfulness and willingness to help them with various projects as well as his love of gardening. Jim was a very skilled carpenter and took great pride in his work, he was a true craftsman. He could build a house from the ground up. His carpentry skills were outstanding ,with repairing and making furniture and built beautiful spiral staircases. Jim will be greatly missed by all of his family, but we know he is in heaven with the Lord. Internment will take place at a later date with Military Honors and a private family gathering. Brought to you by Morgan & Son Funeral Home www.morganandsonfuneralhome.com
Jon Brian Lee Jon Brian Lee passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at home surrounded by friends and family. Jon was born on December 12, 1960 in A Amery, WI to Fay a and Walter “Bud” L Lee. Jon grew up on tthe farm along with h his brothers and sistters. He continued ffarming throughout h his life, as this was a passion of his. He w was an all-star athllete in high school p playing basketball a and football earning many awards. Some of his other hobbies included fast pitch softball, shooting trap, and golfing. One of the great moments of his life was the birth of his twin daughters Jamie and Jenna in 1994. He taught them everything he knew about sports and coached them in middle school softball and basketball. His hard work ethic and witty sense of humor was instilled in them at an early age. Throughout the years, he watched them grow into successful young women and could not have been
more proud of the people they had become. Jon is survived by his daughters, Jamie (Sam) Arcand and Jenna Lee; mother Fay Lee; sisters, Linda Nelson, Dianne (Art) Gamache, Nila (Wendell) Knutson, Terry Nadeau and Sara (Bob) Anderson; brothers, Wayne (Emilie) Lee and Ronnie Lee; mother of his children Cathy Lee; step daughters, Stephanie (Travis) Jansen and Kelly (Skip) Grosskreutz, along with many nieces and nephews; special friends, Jeff (Jodi) Chelberg, Larry (LuAnn) Chelberg, Ross Elwood and Keith Hansen. He was preceded in death by his father Walter “Bud” Lee; brother in law Raymond Nadeau; nephew Yuri Gamache and grandparents, Clarence and Luella Gorres, Walter and Cora Lee. Jon will be dearly missed, but his memory will live on with all of those who loved him. A Celebration of Jon’s Life was held on Saturday, June 13th at UW Wanderoos Outback from 3-7 pm. A private family interment will be held 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.
DEATH NOTICE Paul Aune, age 91 of Amery, died on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home in Amery. Graveside Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from Balsam Lutheran Cemetery in rural Amery. Burial will be at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation for Paul Aune will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite. com. Arrangements are being made withe the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.
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Gary Lenselink Gary was born on September 2, 1940 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin to Norman and Gladys (Martin) Lenselink. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1958 and entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He llater attended U.W. River F Falls. In May of 1961 he m married his high school c classmate Caroline Benson. T They began married life on h his grandfather’s farm east o of Reeve, Wisconsin. They llater moved to River Falls, W Wisconsin. Gary and Carol spent n nearly 40 years in River F Falls where they raised ttheir four sons. Gary worked for the City of River Falls for 20 years while also building a farmstead. He and Carol established a dairy farm that produced a herd of award-winning Registered Jersey cows. He was also involved in his community and church. In 2001 Gary and Carol sold their farm and livestock and moved to a home on the Apple River where he continued to enjoy the rural life for another 20 years. He loved sitting on the deck watching the river and the wildlife go by. It is there that he passed away on June 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, his sons Andy, Dan (Terri), Mike, and Jim (Angela). He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren: Kevin (Sara), Colin, Emma, Allison, and Caleb. He is further survived by his sisters Joan Murphy and Rita (Mel) Olson. He also leaves behind in-laws Gene (Karen) Benson, Denny (Mary Porter) Benson, Craig (Colleen) Benson, Dawn (Gary) Bendixen, and many relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents Norman and Gladys, his infant sister Judy. There will be a private burial for family in the Clear Lake Cemetery and a gathering to celebrate Gary’s life, later this summer. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
Diane Lynn Johnson Diane Lynn Johnson, age 66 of Amery, WI passed away at her home on Saturday, June 13, 2020 with her family by her side. Diane was born on August 1, 1953 in Amery to K Kenneth and Myrna (Peper) K Kjeseth. She graduated ffrom Amery High School a and after graduation conttinued to live and work in tthe Amery area. Diane was b blessed with a son, Shon a and later married Michael J Johnson on December 10, 11977. The family made their h home in rural Amery where sshe still resided until she p passed away. Diane’s greatest love was spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Kjeseth; husband Michael and sister Donna Gustafson. Diane is survived by her mother, Myrna Brown; son, Shon (Jolene) Johnson; two grandchildren, Donovan and Samantha; brothers, Wayne (Caroline) Kjeseth and Larry “Hoot” (Sandy) Kjeseth; sisters, Linda (John) Mahoney and Margie (Bill) Johnson as well as other family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Deronda Cemetery with Pastor Lori Peper officiating. A visitation will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. 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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Paul Aune Paul Aune, of Amery, died on June 11, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. He lived a life of integrity and as an example of his faith in God. Born on July 2, 1928 as Paul Johnson to iimmigrant parents from S Sweden, his life was a ttestimony of God’s love and ffaithfulness. His father, H Henning Johnson, died w when he was three years o old and his mother, Betty J Johnson died when he was e eight years old, leaving ssix siblings as orphans. B By God’s grace and merc cy, all six were adopted o or taken in by Christian families in the area to raise them in the faith begun by their parents. Although the family was broken up by death, all siblings were able to stay in the Amery area and saw each other regularly, including his brother Ed at Apple River Valley School on old Hwy 8. Paul was adopted by Ole and Malvina Aune. He had been staying with them for certain times before his mother’s death, since she had no way to support a large family alone in the 1930’s. The Aune’s truly became his beloved parents and provided a safe, loving Christian home. He was blessed to gain 3 additional siblings in this family. During his high school years, he played on the Amery FFA basketball team and sang in the choir. He also began working for his dad, who owned a general/livestock truck. He learned his love of trucking and later drove a semi for over 30 years for Minnesota-Wisconsin Trucklines and GMW Trucking. On his birthday, July 2 1950, he married his true love, Lorraine, whose twin sister, LaVerne, married Paul’s brother Ed Stone in a double wedding in Milton, ND. Later that year, they committed their lives to Christ at the Minneapolis Billy Graham crusade, which began his life-long faith journey. They were married for nearly 70 years and were noted for always being together in their activities. Neither cared to have big hobbies or interests that excluded the other. Their main hobby was camping in their RV, often with church friends and family. Dad’s idea of fun was working on his hobby farm. Sundays were spent going to church and Sunday School and usually Sunday evening as well. They often entertained either the Stone’s in the early years or other church friends for Sunday dinner. Paul was very active in Christian ministries, serving as an adult Sunday School teacher for many decades and as church chair and officer at Apple River Community Church, where he was a member for almost 60 years. He was also a board member and supporter of the Arrowhead Bible Camp in New Auburn, WI and a part-time chaplain at the Hudson truck stop chapel as well as serving on the board of Skonewood Retreat Center. He loved to sing in Gospel quartets and duets, often with his brother Ed or his friend Glen Wright. A verse that was circled
in his Bible is I Corinthians 2:9: “No eye has seen, nor ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” After retiring from driving, he began a construction business with Maynard Pittman, and did many remodeling projects and home additions. Late, he worked many summers as a handyman at Hunky Dory resort near Balsam Lake and also worked for Son Auto in Clear Lake. Paul was known for his friendly personality and many quips and sayings, such as when asking you to run an errand, he would say, “Take your time going, but hurry back.” And when teaching his kids to drive, he would say, “Drive defensively and watch out for the other guy!” Paul and Lorraine were blessed with six children, which they raised in a distinctly Christian home. Ken (Cindy) of Cary, NC, Kathy (Loren) Paulson of Clear Lake, Jim (Joyce) of Clear Lake, John (Marly) of Hammond, Kris (Brad) Sauve of Spring Valley and Joanne (David) Schwartz of Kansas City, MO. Paul became a patriarch to a clan of 16 grandchildren: Melissa (Chip) Meyer, Brent (Jamie) Aune, Laurie (Jeremy) Lablanc, Derek Aune, Abbie (Corey) Monson, Jennifer (Chris) Coffey, Erik (Carol) Aune, Tom (Jenny) Sauve, Michelle (Adam) Evers, Jonny (Nicole) Aune, Todd (Jenny) Sauve, Heather (Murray) Stoffa, Steven Aune, Joe Schwartz, Sam Schwartz and Jason Aune and 32 great-grandchildren. His Godly influence and example extend to 3 generations and his legacy goes on. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Ed Stone and Oliver (Jan) Aune and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Henning and Betty Johnson and by his adoptive parents Ole and Malvina Aune and his step-father Bob Stone who married Malvina after Ole’s death, as well as his father and mother-in-law Edward and Wilma Aune. Siblings preceding him are Don and Vernon Johnson, Evelyn Heilmer, Margaret Nelson, Clarisse Carlson, and Martha Drey and also many brothers and sisters-in-law, most recently, LaVerne Stone, Lorraine’s twin sister. If Paul could see you today, he would tell you to look to Jesus for all your needs, problems and circumstances, because He is Faithful and His Promises are true. He would say, as has become his personal motto: “God Has A Plan.” He would ask you to trust in Jesus and His plan for your life. “Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the Day of Salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 15 from 3-6 pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. An outdoor Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at 2 pm at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery north of Amery. Please bring a chair. 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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us met on Zoom that evening to talk about how we could continue to work toward positive change in our community,” she said. Hobert went on to say, “I wanted to figure out how to work on racial justice in my own community, rather than driving to the Twin Cities every time I want to stand up for justice. I firmly believe that diversity benefits everyone, and I feel a responsibility as a white person to do my part to try to heal myself and my community so that we can work to right the wrongs of racism that have built up over so many generations.” Lindsay Potter said, “I wanted to participate in the group because I am interested in seeing a culture in Amery that welcomes and celebrates people of all races. The growing national awareness of systemic racism and the energy for change surrounding the protests and events of the last three weeks inspired me to find ways to live out these changes close to home, knowing that these issues effect everyone and pervade our country even (and especially) in rural areas.” The Amery Allies have been demonstrating on Keller Avenue every Saturday in June from 10:00 - 1 p.m. and collecting supplies for communities in the Twin Cities in need. Kendrick Guenther said he and his partner Soon have helped organize the group and plan events. “It’s intimidating for me to stand on the street in Amery holding a BLM (Black Lives Matter) sign. I’m a relatively recent transplant from the Twin Cities, and protesting in a small town- where I know many of my neighbors but don’t necessarily talk politics or race with them- feels more personal and exposed. There has been some open hostility shown at our protests, mostly shouts and gestures and thankfully no violence. But the majority of the response we’ve had is positive,” he said. When asked how they have handled some of the hostility they have faced,
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A group of over 100 people gathered in Amery for a George Floyd vigil. They gathered in a distanced circle and honored Floyd and others.
Potter said, “We have a policy of peaceful action and response in our group. We do not condone or participate in any hateful speech or action, nor do we participate in vandalism, looting, or destruction or defacing of property.” She said there was some graffiti done that was not by anyone within their group, but was perhaps intended to give that impression. “Generally, even when people approach us on the street with anger and hateful speech, including one man yesterday who was cursing at the group which included young children, we respond with peaceful and deescalating language. Ultimately, we are trying to help, especially through the donation collection, which goes to people whose access to basic goods and services has been completely disrupted as their neighborhoods have been burned,” said Potter. She said the man from the previous day focused a lot on the burning and looting that has happened amid the peaceful protesting. She wants to make it clear that the Allies group does not have an established stance on the burning and destruction of buildings in Minneapolis and elsewhere. “We do not know who is conducting those activities and cannot speak to their intentions. We only know that those things have happened and they have left a great need in surrounding communities. We are trying to address this need, to help people through daily life, while focusing on the root cause of all that has transpired: systemic societal and
institutional racism that has been written into our laws and in many cases written onto our hearts, sub-consciously, through years of subversive cultural messaging” she said. The Amery Allies held a vigil for George Floyd June 8. “We gathered in a distanced circle and shared songs, poems, thoughts and silence for eight minutes and 46 seconds, which is how long the police officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck,” said Hobert. During that event, more than 100 Amery-area residents gathered at Soo Line Park Pavilion. Potter said the gathering was to honor the life of George Floyd and countless other people of color needlessly murdered by police. The group represented was made up of diverse residents of varied races, backgrounds and each with their own story of life in Amery. Potter said, “We shared some of the story of George Floyd's life: who he was and how he is remembered by those who knew him. Then someone offered a reading of a list of names of other people of color murdered by police, acknowledging the list is just the beginning of a list the full-length and scope of which perhaps no one knows. This was time for reflection on the violence and hatred represented in this act, on the need for dramatic change in our society, and on our individual roles in relating to and bringing about this change. It was also a time to reflect on the life of George Floyd, to imagine deeply what it would feel like to have
your father, brother, son killed in such a way, for the world to see.” Those gathered together sang “We Shall Overcome” and “Down by the Riverside.” Some from the group offered personal stories of encounters with racism or adversity or moments of learning in their lives and others shared poems or words of encouragement. Potter said, “We closed with remarks asking for action, reminding each of us we are complicit – in silence or in advocacy – and that the only way to foster a better society is through dismantling hate and building love, recalling Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote: ‘I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality...I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.’” “Going forward, the group hopes to incorporate further volunteering efforts and educational events that aim to spur peaceful and challenging conversation among our neighbors in hopes of learning how to build a strong, safe and inclusive community,” said Potter. When asked what the hope is for the community, and beyond, as a result of the presence of the Amery Allies organization, Guenther said, “A growing number of people committing to confronting racism in ourselves, our communities and everywhere.”
Clear Lake, WI Jolee Buhr, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts Osceola, WI Jennifer Pfannes, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts
Luke Trittelwitz, Sophomore, High Honors Luck, WI Olivia Nielsen, Junior, Highest Honors Star Prairie, WI Sierra Lange-Green, Junior, Highest Honors
of Education, Dean’s List Deer Park, WI Turner Luke, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Dresser, WI Ellie Ringlien, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List Rebecca Ringlien, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Luck, WI Jes Pedersen, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Osceola, WI Brooke Bents, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Anna DyrbyeO’Hare, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Gabriel Lowney, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Rachel Nelson, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll Brittany Newman, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List Saint Croix Falls, WI Anna Klein, School of Education, Dean’s List Eddie Wondra, School of Education, Dean’s List Star Prairie, WI Mia Campeau, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List
COLLEGE HONORS MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MANKATO
Spring Graduates Amery, WI Jessica Hendrickson, MS, Communication Disorders Balsam Lake, WI Nathan Heimstead, BS, Aviation, Summa Cum Laude Clear Lake, WI Teri Crosby, BS, Family Consumer Science, Cum Laude Osceola, WI Jacob Johnson, BS, Sport Management
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Spring Graduates Amery, WI James Lindquist, Bachelor of Science
Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI James Lindquist Dresser, WI Oliver Dressel
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Spring Graduates Amery, WI Heather Wiarda, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts
UW-SUPERIOR SPRING DEAN’S LIST
Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI Lisa Inlow, Brianna Wundrow Balsam Lake, WI Benjamin Peterson Clayton, WI Gabrielle Lien Dresser, WI Mariah Loiselle Frederic, WI Brock Phernetton Turtle Lake, WI Melissa Anderson
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Spring Honors List Balsam Lake, WI Daniel Ebensperger, Junior, Honors Centuria, WI Brett Nelson, Senior, High Honors Clear Lake, WI Alexandra Markuson, Sophomore, High Honors Frederic, WI
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Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI Meikah Dado, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List Maddisen Grimm, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Mitch Kastanek, School of Business, Dean’s List Elizabeth Monette, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List Allison Oman, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List Centuria, WI Mirabelle Vezina, School of Education, Dean’s List Clayton, WI Rachel Alsbury, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Clear Lake, WI Noah Rademaker, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Cushing, WI Serendipity Swanstrom-Stage, School
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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. Balance can be defined as stability of one’s mind or feelings. Have you felt like your life is out of balance, now or any time? It can also feel like it is a hard thing to achieve, knowing that balance isn’t a goal it is an everyday process to help make our lives feel more balanced. If you Google “How do I find balance in my life,” it brings up 332,000,000 results, so it is safe to say that we all are looking for a way to balance out our lives. There are so many things included in that balance of life; work, family, relaxation; political and environmental, and activities; to name a few. According to an article on psychologytoday.com finding balance is a lifetime project, it is ongoing and a process that needs fine tuning each day! It goes on to say there are five things we can do to help find our balance whether it is on a daily, monthly, or yearly basis. Starting with knowing that balance occurs only for a small moment and you are always practicing to find the next thing to help you balance. Second, prioritize, figure out what is more important to you; is checking your phone for the hundredth time more important than calling a loved one? Once you decide what is more important focus on it and get it done. Third; set long term and short-term
goals knowing one can’t exist without the other. Short term goals help you achieve those long-term goals and you feel like you have accomplished something! Fourth; be specific; it could be easy to say that you are going to spend some quality time with your loved ones; which can be vague and hard to tell if you have accomplished it but if you were to say “I am going to spend 1 hour with each of my loved ones” you have set a goal and can easily tell if it has been accomplished. And lastly, it is easier to find balance with another person; imagine sitting on a see-saw and when you were to balance each of you had to work to find the equilibrium; you each had to share the weight. Remember that finding balance is a process you may slip and you are not always in balance but once you find it you will feel good and have to move on to the next goal to keep yourself balanced. 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 graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes
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Division A Low Gross – Morgan Brotzel – 43 Low Net – Tie, Susan Olson And Julie Schanon – 41 Low Putts – Susan Olson – 16 Game Of The Day – Melanie Peterson And Katie Rinehart Division B Low Gross – Gwen Wold – 51 Low Net – Sherri Berg – 36 Low Puttts – Gwen Wold – 15 Game Of The Day – Mandy Brotzel Division C Low Gross – Emily Russo – 61 Low Net – Ore Schock – 36 Low Putts – Emily Russo – 19 Game Of The Day – Linda Mullendore
A Flight: Low Gross – Cheryl Bussewitz 46 Low Net – Mary Smith 33 Low Putts – Karrie Drinkman 14 Game – Darlene Emerson, Cathy Gorres, Cheryl Bussewitz B Flight: Low Gross – Marie Knutson 51 Low Net – Julie Manser 34 Low Putts – Ann Minor 16 Game – Diane Kuhl C Flight: Low Gross – Cindy Lundmark 53 Low Net – Marie Bannink 29 Low Putts – Marianne Lillie, Sue Albright, Jody Hadac 18 Game – Melissa Buhr D Flight: Low Gross – Jennifer Waite 58 Low Net – Sarah Heintz 32 Low Putts – Bonnie Fox, Margie Stary 18 Game – Rosemary Olson
June 10, 2020 A Flight: Low Gross – Sheryl Forshier 84 Low Net – Paula Fussy 78 Low Putts – Sheryl Forshier 30 Game of the Day – Paula Fussy 37 B Flight: Low Gross – Heidi Maupin/ Shirley Schmidt 108 Low Net – Sue Wears 74 Low Putts – Heidi Maupin 28 Game of the Day – Heidi Maupin 36 C Flight: Low Gross – Jan Reichert 118 Low Net – Vicky Dorso 78 Low Putts – Vicky Dorso/Jan Reichert 36 Game of the Day – Jan Reichert 39.5 Chip-Ins: Ione Gjerde (#13), Heidi Maupin (#2), Jan Reichert (#2) Birdies: Paula Fussy (#2 and #8)
• Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. Jen Tyman, Interim Director
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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!
Birdies: Sherri Munkelwitz (#4) Chip-Ins: Laurene Klatt (#4), Laurene Finch Sharks (37) defeat Happy Hookers (F) Rowdy Rebels (35.8) defeat 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It (39) Angry Birdies (35) defeat Backwoods Hackers (37.8). Chipper Chicks (37.33) defeat Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore (39.5). Wild Whackers (37.7) defeat Golf Bags (38.6) Goof Balls (37.4) defeat Slice Girls (37.75) Standings: 1st – Happy Hookers, Rowdy Rebels, Angry Birdies, Golf Bags, Goof Balls, Sharks, Backwoods Hackers 8th – Chipper Chicks, 7 Brothers, Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore, Wild Whackers 12th – Slice Girls
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. Earn a prize & a free book by participating and reading!! Find ALL the registration info at amerylibrary.org/summer-reading.
Summer Performers: PageTurner Adventures will be providing online summer programming! Each week will feature a different theme! Registration is required weekly for craft supply kits. Supply list will also be featured online (most crafts use household supplies). Find more information on our Summer Reading page at amerylibrary.org/summerreading. PageTurner Adventures: Online weekly events for kids & families! Visit amerylibrary.org/summer-reading for more details & information! Mondays: Comedy shows Tuesdays: Craft for younger kids Wednesdays: Author visits Thursdays: Craft for older kids Fridays: Guest performers
Teen Galaxy Jars: Turn a diaper into a galaxy in a jar! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a craft kit. Program will be held online Monday, June 29 @ 3:00 pm (instructions & YouTube tutorial video available in craft kit for those who are unable to attend the scheduled Zoom program). Limited number of craft kits are available. For more details about how to get a kit for your teen & to register, visit amerylibrary.org/teens.
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 our website to register. Can’t do digital? That’s ok! Call the library for assistance. June Craft Kit: For June 18th we are making Lemon Slice Painted Coasters! Due to the nature of the craft, rather than mailing kits we will have kits that you can
schedule for pick up after you’ve registered online. Registration will be available on our website, for anyone 18 and over, while supplies last.
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. Books & Brews: Our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 9th at 6 PM. We will be discussing The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, available as an ebook on Libby. Check your email for the current Zoom link, and if you’d like to be added to the email list, let Heather know at hwiarda@ amerylibary.org Puzzles! We’ve added new puzzles to our popular puzzle collection! We’ve got a Swiss Castle, a round Unicorn Garden, 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, MondayThursday, 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 specially marked bins ONLY on Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. As always, feel free to call with questions, 715268-9340. See our website or FB page for more details!
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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: Three things in human llife are important. The first is to be k kind. The second is to be kind and the tthird is also to be kind. (Henry Carolyn Lumsden J James) 715-483-9738
If you would like pound cake and have a yellow cake mix, this recipe is for you.
GOLDEN POUND CAKE Mix together for 2 minutes: 1 pkg. (regular size) yellow cake mix 1 pkg. (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding 1/2 c. veg. oil (or melted butter) 1 c. water 4 eggs Put into greased and floured 10” bundt cake pan. Bake at 350˚ for about 50 minutes or until done. Center springs back when lightly touched. Cool up side down for about 25 minutes, then remove cake from pan and put onto cake plate. Stir together for glaze: 1 c. powdered sugar 2 T. milk (or you can use 2 T. lemon juice) Drizzle over cake. This recipe is for two but can be doubled if you wish.
chicken and onions are done: 1 T. olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 c.) 8 oz. presliced button mushrooms 8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces Salt and pepper to taste Cook according to directions in microwave. 1 pkg. (12 oz.) microwave-in-the-bag fresh broccoli florets Open bag to release steam. Combine and add to the chicken mixture, cook for about 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbling, stirring frequently: 1-1/2 c. milk 3 T. flour bit of salt (optional) Add the cooked rice and broccoli. Sprinkle on top: 3/4 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese Boil 1 minute or until cheese melts and just begins to brown. Serves 3-4. Hints: Use ground beef instead of chicken. Instead of the broccoli, you can also use cauliflower, spinach, green peas, carrots or green beans or a combination of vegetables.. Instead of the brown rice, you could use 3 c. cooked quinoa (1 c. uncooked). This will vary the casserole so you can make it several ways with things you have on hand.
BISCUITS AND GRAVY FOR TWO Bake according to directions: 2 frozen Grand buttermilk biscuits (from 25 oz. bag) (Or you can make your own biscuits.) Cook in 10" skillet until done, stirring frequently: 4 oz. bulk pork sausage, crumbled Stir in: 1 T. flour 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Slowly stir in, cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens: 1 c. milk Split biscuits, put onto plates and place gravy on top of the biscuits. Serves 2. Doubles easily.
If you are a peanut butter fan, make this tasty sauce to put over ice cream, etc.
PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE Combine in saucepan, over medium heat: 2 T. butter 1 c. heavy cream (or half and half) 1/2 c. corn syrup (light) 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. smooth natural peanut butter Stir constantly until mixture is well blended. Cool sauce and add: 1 tsp. vanilla Store any leftover in refrigerator. MW to warm up when you want to use the rest at a later time.
These bars are quick, tasty and easy.
TURTLE BARS Combine for crust: 1/2 c. butter, softened 2 c. flour 1 c. brown sugar Press into ungreased 9x13” baking pan. Sprinkle on top: 1 c. pecan pieces Combine in saucepan, boil 1 minute, stirring constantly and then drizzle on top: 2/3 c. butter 1/2 c. brown sugar Bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on top: 1 c. chocolate chips Let melt and spread over all. Let cool and slice into bars. Tips: To separate cloves of garlic, cut off the bottom, then microwave whole garlic 20 seconds. It should separate easily. To slice mushrooms quickly, cut off the stems and stack the mushrooms. Put a skewer thru the middle and slice downward into slices. To remove skins from whole almonds, put them in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Remove from the water and take off skins and them let them dry.
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This makes a good-tasting casserole. You can make it with several variations with the hints, too. So it is a versatile recipe to make.
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Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative to hold 82nd annual meeting online July 8 SUBMITTED
CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will hold its 82nd annual meeting Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be online. No in-person meeting will be held this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We invite co-op members to attend from the comfort and safety of your home,� said General Manager Steve Stroshane. Now more than ever, continuing to provide reliable power with efficiency and extraordinary service has been our priority. Our response to the health emergency has focused on keeping the lights on for our members, ensuring a safe work environment for our employees and doing the right thing to support our communities and prevent the spread of the virus. With these goals and the uncertainty of our times, we decided to move our 2020 annual meeting to a web-based format. We thank you for your membership and hope you can join us.� The annual meeting agenda includes a state of the cooperative report by General Manager Steve Stroshane, results of the 2020 board election in co-op districts 1, 2 and 3, and a member Q&A forum, giving members an opportunity to make comments and
ask questions through an online chat. Polk-Burnett Board President Ed Gullickson will call the meeting to order. “We look forward to gathering with co-op members each year,� said Gullickson. “This year, our online format will look a little different, but the annual meeting remains an important way for co-op directors, employees and members to connect. We invite you to attend to learn about co-op performance and provide feedback. We are always looking to improve our service to our members and community.� For members who can’t attend online July 8, the annual meeting will be recorded for viewing at a later date. Printed reports will also be available at co-op offices and upon request following the meeting. Registration for Polk-Burnett’s annual meeting opens June 15 on polkburnett.com. Once you register, an invitation link will be emailed to you to join the online annual meeting July 8. No special software is required, but you will need an up-to-date computer or smart device with audio, and an internet connection. For more information, call 800-4210283. ~ from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative
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• Pizza • Reuben Bake • Cannelloni • Wine + Beer • Bourbon • Coffee + Mug • Gift Card • Fermentation Kits
MEAL KITS FOR DAD Prefer to celebrate dad at home? Pick up our Italian Beef Kit, Polk County BBQ Kit, or Bloody Mary Cocktail Kit.
GRILLING CLASS! Join Farm Table chefs and up your grill game this summer! We’re offering this class for FREE (or pay-what-you-can) via Zoom. Learn more: farmtablefoundation.org/ programs or call 715.268.4510 or email programdirector@farmtablefoundation.org
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What’s all the buzz about? BY JULIE KUEHL
When it comes to bees what’s all the buzz about? So there are less bees around, that means I won’t get stungright? Wrong. Fewer bees means less pollinators. Less pollinators means our food source could be in jeopardy. We often hear about the Eco Chain and how important it is to survival. The pollinators Garden are small but a very Variety vital part of that chain. So what can you do? Julie Kuehl Simple. Keep their food Polk County source as pesticide free Master as possible. Gardener One of the questions I received was from a gentleman who wanted to know how to start a pollinator garden. So here goes. Start with a sunny location (6 hours a day) and then fill it with all kinds of bright, pollinator friendly plants and a water source for those pollinators. Bees don’t care about the size of your garden. They will find it whether it is a patio container or an acre of lush flowers. Whether you do perennials (come
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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Dottie is a five year old Australian Shepherd-Heeler Mix, Medium-Large size and wears a soft-as-bunny-fur coat. Two Black eye patches compliment her striking blue eyes and fold-over ears. Dottie loves to play with other dogs and would make a great friend for a live in playmate. She lived with another dog in Texas and came to our shelter knowing a few things. She walks well on leash, knows Sit and how to Sit Pretty for treats. Dottie is vocal and uses a wide range of grumbles and yips to start the conversation. She wiggles with excitement to make your acquaintance and loves all attention. Dottie will be a fantastic family dog; she has all the right stuff. Over half of our pets were adopted last week but a few remain. Seven year old Boxer Mia, is still waiting. She has spunk, is healthy and ready to curl up in your lap. Shooter is a one year old Red Aussie Mix with blue eyes. And Cecily has a short Calico coat. She is a five year old Spayed Female with street smarts. At this time, all Adoptions at Arnell are by appointment only. If you are interested in a pet, please fill out an online Pre-Adoption Inquiry under the Home Page Heading “Adopt” on our website, ARNELLHUMANE.ORG. You will be contacted by phone or reply email for an Adoption Appointment. Our shelter hours are limited, please be patient. All pets will be placed in a home that meets their needs. Thank you. Dog Parks are a great way to add enrichment
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or New Richmond Dog Park. Humans will practice social distancing for everyone’s safety. There will be a maximum of six dogs per class for lots of individualized attention. All breed and sizes are welcome but they must be six months or older on the first day of class. No dog park experience or off-leash play history necessary. The June session begins Sunday, June 21 at 6 pm; second session, July 12 at 6 pm. The Dog Park Prep class fee is $75. All proceeds from this class will benefit Arnell Memorial Humane Society. Check out the class description and register online at: UPWARDHOUND.COM. Dog Parks aren’t for every dog, but if you’ve been wondering whether or not it’s right for your dog, this class is a great place to start. If you have questions about participating, contact Casey through the Contact Form on her website. She will discuss any concerns over the phone; No Charge.
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Happy Father’s Day to Dads every where! A very special Father’s Day wish to…my sons, Matt and Ryan, for being such great Dads; to my wonderful friend and caring companion, Mike(Katt); to my brothers, Larry and John; and to my brother-in-laws, Butch, Marv and Paul. Have a super day! Included in this issue is a special “I Love Local” section. It’s a great reminder of the wonderful products we have available around Pounding our own communities. Please check out this the section, and remember Pavement to Shop Local! This is June Dairy Pam Humpal Month…we salute the farmers for their dedication to the dairy industry! The following is some dairy trivia for you to share… • A cow eats 90-100 pounds of food and drinks about 35 gallons of water every day • U.S. dairy farms produce roughly 21 billion gallons of milk annually • It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese • Eating yogurt helps with digestion Happy Birthday this week to my niece-in-law, Kelly, on June 18(By the way, this is a great day to have a birthday!), and to my nephew, Easton, who will be 2 years old on June 22. Enjoy your very special days!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Belated Anniversary to my son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Rachel. It was 9 years on June 11. Sometimes I think my mind is mush, but maybe it sounds better to say brain overload…Happy Belated! One year ago we lost our very dear friend, Bette. Sometimes it feels like yesterday but then other times it feels like an eternity. Her wonderful smile, and caring attitude will remain in our hearts forever. Hugs to all! Summer officially begins on Saturday, June 20…YAY! Have a great week, and enjoy your time with family and friends!
WITC invites public to virtual open house SUBMITTED
Between work, childcare and many other responsibilities, going back to school might not feel like an option for many. To accommodate those who may not consider college an option, WITC launched “Fit My Life” programs, a new way for students to take classes that work around their busy schedules. WITC invites the public to a virtual open house on June 25 from 12–1 p.m. to learn about Fit My Life programs. WITC designed Fit My Life programs to do just that -- fit your life. Fit My Life programs accommodate WITC’s students’ lives by providing an option of a part-time, evening and/or weekend core course schedule throughout the student’s entire education, making it easier to work around childcare, work and other responsibilities. At the virtual event, those in attendance will learn what Fit My Life is all about and will have the option to attend virtual breakout sessions to meet with Fit My Life program instructors. Plus, receive a promo code to apply for free for fall term, which starts on August 24. Fit My Life programs include: • Accounting • E-CHiLD (online version of early childhood education) • EMT-Paramedic • Farm Operation • Gerontology – Aging Services
Professional • Human Resource Management • Leadership Development • Nonprofit Leadership • Paramedic Technician • IT – Web and Software Developer Learn more about Fit My Life and register to the virtual event at witc. edu/fitmylife. Registrants will receive a link to attend the virtual event. WITC is grateful to all its community partnerships. Your support of the WITC Foundation is essential to student success. For information on how to contribute, visit witc.edu/donate. A nationally top-ranked college and a designated 2020-21 Military Friendly® School, WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 18,000 residents of Northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. WITC is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org). For more information, call 800.243.WITC or visit witc.edu. WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator.
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The Amery City Council met on May 6, 2020 at City Hall – Council Chambers. Mayor, Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the State of Wisconsin the Meeting was broadcast virtually over Facebook Live and later on Youtube. Roll Call: Interim City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund conducted Roll Call. Present: Mayor, Paul Isakson. Council President, Tim Strohbusch. Alderpersons, Julie Riemenschneider, Rick Van Blaricom, Sarah Flanum, and Chad Leonard. Absent: None. Staff Present: Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund; and Management Analyst-Deputy Clerk, Ben Jansen. Others present: Wendy Dietrich on behalf of the Library Board and Members of the Public via Facebook Live. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Mayor, Paul Isakson led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Reorganization of Committees, Commissions, and Boards: Mayor Isakson presented his decisions for the reorganization of all the committees, commissions, and Boards. Public Comment: Public Comment was presented via email. The Council Members and Mayor were provided copies of all the submitted comments. Communications: The Mayor thanked Kris Vicker for her service on the City Council. Officer Reports: Due to the nature of the meeting all of the City officer reports were presented digitally as part of the meeting packet. Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Flanum to accept all Officer Reports as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. Committee Reports: These were presented digitally as well. Motion by Alderperson, Van Blaricom, seconded by Alderperson, Flanum to accept all Committee Reports as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. Consent Agenda Items: 1. Minutes: April 1, 2020 City Council Meeting, April 8, 2020 Special Council Meeting, April 27, 2020 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting, April 27, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting,
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jordyn Kyler Troff By (Petitioner) Amanda L. Anderson Amended Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 20CV62 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jordyn Kyler Troff To: Jordyn Kyler Troff Anderson Birth Certificate: Jordyn Kyler Troff Anderson IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Daniel J. Tolan Polk County Justice Center, Branch 1, 1005 W Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on August 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publi-
cation as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: Daniel Tolan Circuit Court Judge June 1, 2020 (June 16, 23, 30)
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jaxyn Karl Troff By (Petitioner) Amanda L. Anderson Amended Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 20CV61 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jaxyn Karl Troff To: Jaxyn Karl Troff Anderson Birth Certificate: Jaxyn Karl Troff Anderson IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be
April 28, 2020 Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting, April 30, 2020 Plan Commission Meeting. Motion by Alderperson, Riemenschneider, seconded by Council President, Strohbusch to accept all minutes as written. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. New Business: 1. Discussion/Action: CDBG Grant Amendment for Lift Station. An amendment is needed to the original Grant because of the addition of a lift station in the Keller Ave Project. This amendment includes the increased engineering costs associated with the addition. Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Van Blaricom to approve the amendment to the CDBG Grant. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 2. Discussion/Action: West Central Wisconsin BioSolids Contract. The Council sent this contract back at a previous meeting to obtain clarification on the dates of effect of the contract. Motion by Alderperson, Flanum, seconded by Council President, Strohbusch; to approve the renewal of the West Central Wisconsin BioSolids Contract as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. 3. Discussion/Action: Parking Issues at Granum Boat Landing on North Twin Lake. Alderperson, Van Blaricom forward the question of including parking spaces for kayakers or canoers at the boat landing so that they would not have to park on the road and carry their equipment down to the lake. He stated that he desired to convert one of the trailer parking spots for these individuals. His proposal would be to relocate one of the signs designating trailer parking. Motion by Alderperson, Van Blaricom, seconded by Council President, Strohbusch to move the most northerly sign one space to the south. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. 4. Discussion/Action: Space Needs and Design Concepts for Bremer Bank Building. The Council was presented with the current mock-ups provided by S.E.H. as to where the different entities could fit within the Bremer Bank Building. The Council stressed the importance of flexibility. 5. Discussion/Action: Moving forward with Library Design and Placement and Possible Bremer Bank Acquisition. The Council spoke about the process of the relocation and acquisition of the Bremer Bank building and thanked the public for their input heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Daniel J. Tolan Polk County Justice Center, Branch 1, 1005 W Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on August 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: Daniel Tolan Circuit Court Judge June 1, 2020 (June 16, 23, 30)
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Rosemary T. Bittorf Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal
Administration) Case No. 20 PR 24 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth September 5, 1929 and date of death January 10, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 400 Deronda St., Amery, WI 54001. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The Petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Branch 1, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Daniel J. Tolan on July 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 25, 2020. 3. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any
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and feedback. Motion by Council President, Strohbusch, seconded by Alderperson, Van Blaricom to move forward with the purchase of the Bremer Bank Building. A roll call vote was requested. Yes – Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Van Blaricom, Flanum, Leonard Nay – None Motion Carried 6. Discussion/Action: Bremer Bank Construction Management RFP’s. The Council looked into the benefits and detractions of having a construction manager for this project. It decided that it should go forward with seeking a Construction Manager. Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard to send out RFP’s for a construction manager due back by the June Finance Committee meeting. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 7. COVID-19 City Response Plan. The City Council discussed the need for a disaster response plan for events like the current Safer-at-Home order. The Council stressed the need for collaboration between the City’s emergency services and with the County. Alderperson, Flanum expressed her desire to see every committee have some sort of discussion on how this will impact them. 8. Whispering Waters Road Repair Cost Forgiveness. In a previous meeting Mr. Justin Hosking was present via phone to discuss his request for cost forgiveness in the Whispering Waters development. He had stated that the City did not locate the utilities correctly and that contributed to his rising costs within the development. Jeff Mahoney of the Public Works Department disputed that claim and provided a letter stating where and when the City crew located utilities for Mr. Hosking’s contractors. Motion by Council President, Strohbusch, seconded by Alderperson, Van Blaricom to deny Mr. Hosking’s claim and to deny the forgiveness of the $10,000 for road repair. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Motion by Alderperson, Flanum, seconded by Alderperson, Leonard to adjourn at 6:27 P.M Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Benjamin Jansen Management Analyst/Deputy Clerk **These Minutes will be reviewed and possibly approved at the next City Council Meeting and are to be considered Draft Minutes. (June 16)
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Remembering the Good Times!! Chad W. Stokes September 27, 1976 to June 11, 2003 Forever in our hearts, Mom, Dad and Mandy
PUBLIC NOTICE 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.
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The Amery City Council met on May 6, 2020 at City Hall – Council Chambers. Mayor, Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Mayor, Paul Isakson led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Roll Call: Interim City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund conducted Roll Call. Present: Mayor, Paul Isakson. Council President, Rick Van Blaricom. Alderpersons, Tim Strohbusch, Julie Riemenschneider, Sarah Flanum, and Chad Leonard. Absent: None. Staff Present: Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund; and Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/Assistant Public Works Director, Jeff Mahoney. Others present: Brian Kaczmarski – Polk County Director of Public Health/Health Officer; Woody McBride; Dave Rasmussen – MSA; April Zimmer, Editor – Amery Free Press (via Zoom Jon Fahning – Bremer Bank, Jackie M., Angela P., Dave A and Amy Stormberg). Public Comment: Mayor, Paul Isakson discussed the Stower Trail update. Amery Health & Wellness will issue a grant in the amount of $30,000 for upgrades to the 2-Mile and 5K Trails. Communications: None at this time. Officer Reports: Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer; Management Analyst/Deputy Clerk; Police Chief; Fire Chief; Library Director and Director of Public Works. All Officer Reports were, and will be included in the monthly packet (as well as future packets) for city council members to review. Committee Reports: Finance & Personnel (May 26, 2020); Public Safety & Welfare (May 26, 2020) and Plan Commission (May 29, 2020). Consent Agenda Items: 1. Minutes: May 6, 2020 City Council Meeting, May 26, 2020 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting; May 26, 2020 Public Safety and Welfare Committee Meeting and May 28, 2020 Plan Commission Meeting. Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard; to accept all minutes as written. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. New Business: 1. Discussion/Action: Ordinance 01-2020 (Keeping of Poultry in the City of Amery). Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; to approve Ordinance 01-2020 (Keeping of Poultry in the City of Amery) effective when published in the local newspaper. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 2. Discussion/Action: Resolution 03-2020 (CMAR). Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Strohbusch; to approve Resolution 03-2020 (CMAR). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. 3. Discussion/Action: City-Wide Events to be held or cancelled due to COVID-19 (Summer Wednesdays in the Park; Music on the River; Fourth of July Fireworks and Amery Fall Festival). Brian Kaczmarski – Polk County Director of Public Health/ Health Officer detailed his thoughts on Public Gatherings. He stated they need to be done within reason while keeping the public’s health in mind. Size of the crowd and length of time are paramount. Interim City Administrator/City-Clerk/Treasurer, Bjorklund looked into the legalities for insurance. There were no restrictions for holding events during the COVID-19. The city does not have any ordinance or resolution restricting gatherings due to the COVID-19. The next spike in occurrences seems to coincide with the next flu season (mid to late October). April Zimmer noted that the Fall Festival Committee will meet June 15th to discuss their strategy. She stated that the Fall Festival will be different than last year. Woody McBride will decide by late June if Summer Wednesdays will take place. If they do, it will be after July 4th. Interim City Administrator/ City Clerk-Treasurer, Bjorklund will keep an eye on the WEDC site. Council will weigh in on upcoming events if needed. The city will try to have communications prior to each event for the public. They will be proactive. 4. Discussion/Action: Bremer Bank Building Plan/Site Plan located at: 102 Keller Avenue. The council was presented Building Plan/Site Plan for an approximate 6,000 sq. ft. building for Bremer Bank. The Building Plan/Site Plan was recommended for approval from Plan Commission at their May 28, 2020 meeting. Construction of the project will happen during the Keller Avenue Construction. If electrical is buried, then sidewalk can be placed on the west side of the building. There will be 20 parking stalls. All City of Amery codes were followed for the
project. Bremer Bank is waiting on approval from the WI DoT for an access from Keller Avenue into the property. Mayor, Isakson noted that currently the city has access into Soo Line Park that they are willing to exchange for that entrance. The city drafted a letter indicating such. Bremer bank is waiting on the railroad title and preliminary site plan & CSM approval. Motion by Council President, Van Blaricom; seconded by Alderperson, Strohbusch; to approve the Bremer Bank Building Plan/Site Plan located at: 102 Keller Avenue. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 5. Discussion/Action: SEH – Industrial Park Road – WI DoT Project Consideration. Dave Rasmussen of MSA was present to discuss TID #8 Cash Flow and other funding possibilities for the road, curb and gutter, utilities for access into the Industrial Park. TIF #8 was created in 2016 for the Industrial Park. He stated a 6-Yr. Extension would be desirable for this TIF. The Standard Extension is 3 years and the Tech. College Extension is an additional 3 years and there is a possibility to obtain. There is the possibility of obtaining an EDA Grant through the Regional Planning Commission. They have monies available. The local match is 50%. State Trust Fund Loan has an interest rate of 4% for 15 years. If another $1M in development is done, this will help the TIF value. In looking at projections if nothing changes in the TIF (with the 6-Year Extension), there will be a fund balance of $137,979 in 2043. Dave noted that there will most likely be improvements, which will benefit the TIF. He recommended the city go forward with the work for an approximate total of $793,100 which is for the entire project, including utility extensions along Hwy 46, turn lane, proposed road, etc. The WI DoT project is scheduled for construction in the summer of 2022. In advance of the entrance to the road being installed, water and sewer extensions would be required and could be installed in 2021. There is a cost savings if the WI DoT completes the road. Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Flanum; to move forward with WI DoT project for the Industrial Park Road. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 6. Discussion/Action: Approval of Certified Survey Map – Goldstar Cooperative (Countryside Cooperative). A CSM was presented for Outlot 1 Area which is part of Lot 1 in the existing Industrial Park. The owner is Goldstar Cooperative (Countryside Cooperative). The Outlot is needed by the City of Amery for access into the Industrial Park for road, curb, gutter and utilities. Motion by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; seconded by Council President, Van Blaricom; to approve the CSM for Goldstar Cooperative (Countryside Cooperative). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 7. Discussion/Action: Approval of Certified Survey Map – Ron Anderson. A CSM was presented for Outlot 2 Area which is part of Lot 2 in the existing Industrial Park. The owner is Ron Anderson. The Outlot is needed by the City of Amery for access into the Industrial Park for road, curb, gutter and utilities. Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; to approve the CMS for Ron Anderson. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 8. Discussion/Action: Heather Hart Application for Kennel License. Heather Hart applied for a Kennel License for her property located at: 214 Arlington Drive. She has 5 dogs. The license is good from: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. Cost is $35. Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; to approve the Kennel License for Heather Hart. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 9. Discussion/Action: Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class A” Liquor; Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class A” Liquor Cider Only; Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class A” Liquor Cider Only; Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class B” Liquor; Class “B” Beer; Cigarette/Tobacco Licenses; Second Hand Article License; Mobile Home Park License. All named owners of licenses were presented. Discussion took place regarding Dave Curtis owner of TAC II Bar. He wants to add a seasonal patio area for food service with alcohol served during dining times. The area would be next to the building on the sidewalk (east side). The dining area would be 6’ wide and 6’ wide would be allowed also for pedestrians to travel. The area would be fenced in and there would be no smoking. The fencing would be trellis “style”. Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; to approve all licenses as presented with approval of the extension on the sidewalk for TAC II Bar. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 10. Discussion/Action: Purchase of Bremer Bank Furniture. A list of items of furniture were re-
viewed that Bremer Bank is willing to sell to the City of Amery. The list did not include furniture that the Amery Police Department had looked at. Discussion ensued. Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Council President, Van Blaricom; to approve a proposal of $8,500 for purchase of items that the city was interested in as well as the Amery Police Department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 11. Discussion/Action: City Administrator/Management Analyst. Alderperson, Strohbusch wanted to discuss how to proceed with what the city needs for job staffing of city offices. How do we proceed? He would like to start the process with reviewing tasks and staffing of those duties. Do we continue with the current staffing? (i.e. City Administrator, etc.) Do we hire additional help, and how do we implement that process? Further information will be brought as reviewed. Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Strohbusch; to go into Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Roll Call: Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Van Blaricom, Flanum, Leonard Motion by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard; to reconvene into Open Session at 7:10 p.m. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson Leonard; to approve the Market Study for the Keller Avenue Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Motion by Council President, Van Blaricom; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard; to approve the Nominal Payment Parcel Report for the Keller Avenue Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard; to approve 3 Appraisal Reports for the Keller Avenue Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; to adjourn at 7:12 P.M Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/CMC/CMTW Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer June 3, 2020 **These Minutes will be reviewed and possibly approved at the next City Council Meeting and are to be considered Draft Minutes. (June 16)
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSES: Village of Clear Lake The following renewal liquor and beer applications for 2020-2021 are now on file with the Clear Lake Village Clerk: CLASS B Liquor and Beer Application: Stacy Otis, “Cabin Bar & Grill”, 352 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Derrick Iverson, “The Midway PBR Inc.”, 410 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Dominic Dimler “Brickfire Pizza”, 458 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 John Krech, “Clear Lake Golf Club”, 100 Golf Drive, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Mylon Magnuson, “The Sandbox Bar & Grill”, 300 Digital Drive, Clear Lake, WI 54005 CLASS B Beer & CLASS C Wine Application: Stephanie Tiberg, “Westside Cafe, LLC”, 955 US Hwy 63, Clear Lake, WI 54005 CLASS A Liquor and Beer Application: Todd Rud, “CR Convenience”, 960 South Avenue West, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Carl Nilssen, “Nilssen’s, Inc.”, 265 5th Street NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 These license applications will be presented to the Clear Lake Village Board at a special meeting on June 29, 2020 at 5 p.m. Albert Bannink Village Clerk Village of Clear Lake WNAXLP
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To Dads To hands, awkward and untried, the priceless to lift, broad, calloused from hammer, wrench or saw, placed the precious, incredible, begotten gift, soft as a new chick, wraps him in awe. In wonder, the first meeting with small boy or girl, changes life in ways not fathomed now. Around his finger, hands, in miniature, curl, astounding, this miracle;: Well, Wow! It was new, amazing, the day he became, along with the girl that he had wed, a dad of a new person, time to choose a name; wonder over their little home spread. Can you believe the youth, just barely grown, with the smattering of living that he’d had, now, as head of house, family man is known; one will call him by his new name,’ Dad’ Who would think, in weeks, this small girl or boy, would, in pleasure, be lifted to fly, smile and gurgle in happy infant joy, on these hands, once hesitant to try. Fast forward: Little League or Brownie scouts; school events. Dad, be sure and come. Bless the baited hooks and cheering shouts, sharing taxi service with mom. The horsey-back becomes driver’s test, and waiting up late sometimes, damp eyes when escorting a daughter dressed, in white when wedding bells chime. Prepare for a long, up and down way, to the years, loving times you will add. On this happy, honored day, we say, “May God bless you, Dad’ Carol Morfitt Welch
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Bette Elmer August 23, 1953-June 17, 2019 Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Missing you everyday! Love, Mike Scott, Laura, Brady & Avah Chad, Amy & Everett
NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK 99 75TH STREET – CLEAR LAKE, WI THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 PLAN COMMISSION MEETING 6:30 PM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING 8:00 PM AGENDA: Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Update on Comprehensive Plan; Update on clean up complaint at 547 Hwy 46 and Boe properties; Continue discussion and review of Codification of Ordinances; Discussion/decision regarding enforcement of existing Town Ordinances NEW BUSINESS: Open road bids - discussion/decision regarding road repairs in 2020 based on road review and bids submitted; Review and approve Liquor License for Country Store, Amery Ale Works and Amery Gun Club; Adjourn to July meeting which will be held on July 16th at 8:00 p.m. Sally Pickard, Clerk Web Site: Townofblackbrook.com WNAXLP
School District of Amery Board of Education June 22, 2020 A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session - 6:00 p.m. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). III. Open Session 6:30 pm IV. Spotlight on Education Derrick Meyer, Herb Kohl Award V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Dept. Reports A. Administrator Reports VIII. Informational Items A. Spring AGR Performance Report Cheryl Meyer and Oralee Schock B. Student Achievement and Technology Strategic Plan Update - Oralee Schock & Clint Waalen C. Polk County District Administrators Meeting - Shawn Doerfler D. Legislative Update - Shawn Doerfler IX. Action Items A. Donations to the District Shawn Doerfler B. Final Reading of Certified Staff Handbooks - Shawn Doerfler C. 2020-2021 Staff Contracts Shawn Doerfler 1. Administrative Staff Contracts 2. Non-certified Staff Contracts D. Approval of the 2020-2021 Open Enrollment Applications Shawn Doerfler E. Property Liability Insurance Deductible - Andrew Dyb F. Use of District Facilities in July & August - Shawn Doerfler G. Personnel Action X. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1)(c). XI. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON, Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Clear Lake The PLANNING COMMISSION of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, having before it for consideration, a request for conditional use permit for parcel #113-00338-0100 owned by Joeseph & Tanya O’Connors, 201 Deposition Drive, Clear Lake, WI for the purpose on constructing an addition on the existing structure for residential use. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Monday June 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin, where opportunity will be afforded to all interested parties to be heard. A detailed description of the conditional use request and property in question is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin. THEREFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION will consider this conditional use request on Monday June 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Dated this June 12, 2020. Albert L. Bannink Village Clerk - Treasurer Village of Clear Lake
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Village of Clayton NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to s.70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the 2020 assessment year will be open for examination starting June 23, 2020. Due to COVID-19, OPEN BOOK sessions will be conducted by phone. If you would like to set up a phone appointment, please contact Bowmar Appraisal, Inc. at (715)835-1141 during regular business hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30) no later than 3 days prior to the Board of Review. The 2020 assessment roll, instructional information, and objection forms will be made available. These documents will assist with scheduling a hearing before the Board of Review. Keep in mind that objection forms must be filed with the clerk of the Board of Review at least 48 hours before the Board of Review is conducted unless the Board of Review chooses to waive this requirement. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Village of Clayton of Polk County shall be held on June 30, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: 1. No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. 2. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. 3. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48 hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. 4. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 5. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. 6. Anyone wishing to file an objection must contact the Village Clerk to complete and submit the required objection form supplied by the Town, prior to appearing before the Board of Review. This Notice is hereby posted at the following locations in the Village on the 12th day of June, 2020: 1. Village of Clayton Office 2. Clayton Post Office 3. Citizens State Bank of Clayton This notice is hereby published on the 16th day of June, 2020 by: David Fall, Clerk
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Responsibilities include building delivery loads, operating forklift, unloading trucks, delivering materials COUNTER SALESPERSON COUNTER SALESPER to job sites, assisting customers in yard, maintaining yard in a clean and organized fashion, inventory counts, and other duties assigned while observing all safety rules and regulations. A successful candidate will have a clean driving record, capable of lifting 80 pounds, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational and communication skills, problem solver with an eagerness to learn, and a good team player with an excellent customer service attitude.
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.
Submit your resume in person or online to: Lampert Lumber, Attn: Richard Smith 201 Keller Ave S., Amery, WI 54001 rsmith@LampertLumber.com or Lampert Lumber, Attn: Brad Hutt 2213 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 bhult@lampertlumber.com
CONTACT
Dave Forrest at 715-554-1602 or email: balsambranch@gmail.com
Application deadline is June 30, 2020. All positions will require a background check and drug screening.
Position: Unity School District is seeking a Part-time Custodian to help with event set-up and general cleaning of common areas. The position requires the following hours of availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 2:30pm-9pm, and Wednesdays from 2:30pm6:30pm (28 hours per week). Hourly pay rate starts at $14.80. QualiƂcations: Strong work ethic, problem solving skills, excellent customer service and positive communication skills. Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet all physical requirements per job description. How to Apply: Please apply by completing a Unity School District Employment Application. The application is available on Unity School’s website, under Employment Opportunities. Once the application is complete, please send to Amanda Warner by email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or by mail at: Amanda Warner Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Deadline: Open Until Filled
Employment Specialist Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun, is looking for an outgoing, detail orientated person to help businesses ďŹ nd employees. Our ďŹ ve newspapers, websites and dedicated jobs board, applylocal.jobs, reach over 60,000 each week. Our employment specialist deals with businesses and organizations in Burnett, Polk and St. Croix Counties. Hourly wage and commission; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; 401k available. Sales and customer service preferred, but will train the right person.
EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
Sales Manager Sentinel Publications, publishers of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun, is looking for an outgoing, detail orientated person to help our sales team succeed. Our ďŹ ve newspapers, websites and dedicated jobs board, applylocal.jobs, reach over 60,000 each week. In addition to advising and guiding our sales team, the sales manager will have accounts and help with regional buys. Salary and commission; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; 401k available.
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SEND RESUME TO: Tom Stangl, Group Publisher Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 • Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com
Tom Stangl, Group Publisher Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 • Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com
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Previous experience with Wisconsin Personal Injury preferred. In addition, maintain frequent contact with clients and manage their files. The ability to transcribe dictation, prioritize and multitask, a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Competitive wages and 401k.
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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hiladelphia Community Farm was one of the first community supported agriculture (CSA) operations in the state. Opened in 1989, the non-profit farm provides fresh produce to local customers, but has also moved into education and outreach. In addition to the CSA, the farm operates a folk school that hosts workshops, summer camps and other retreats for anyone looking for a little peace and quiet. This has been especially important in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide civil unrest has added stress to an already on-edge country. “Lately we’ve been working to be a little more of a sanctuary for people of color and the queer community,” said owner Christina Beck. “To have a rural arts space for folk in those communities is rare.” Beck said the farm has
always been conscious of supporting black communities, but that they’ve tried to further increase that support since the death of George Floyd and the unrest that’s followed. “Being this close to the cities, that’s a role we really want to fill,” Beck said. “So we try to prioritize workshops and retreats that are requested by those communities.” Since the unrest began the farm has tried to promote themselves as a place for people to come who need to get away from the city and the chaos. “We put our name on the list for people from the BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) community to come out here and just get a break and recover from what has been a really traumatic ten days,” she said. “Any people of color who want to get out of the city and take a break, or rejuvenate or plan or connect with nature, anything — they can come.” The farm has plenty of space available for anyone
who may want to visit. “We have the retreat house that has some availability and we’ve also created a separate entrance, bathroom, living room and bedroom in the big farmhouse that’s also available,” Beck said. “And unlimited camping, there’s so much space available.” The farm is also helping out with food donations. In addition to their typical CSA shares, they have what they call a ‘food justice share,’ where half of a customer’s order is donated to people in need. Right now that food is all being sent to areas of the Twin Cities that have been affected by the protests and riots. Beck said she feels like it’s the farm’s duty to help in any way possible. “Ten years ago I might have said we were really proud and happy to be able to help,” she said. “But right now I think we all agree that is just a matter ‘of course.’ Of course we should be there and whatever it takes we will SEE COMMUNITY FARM, PAGE 3
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be there. It builds a sense of community. It makes me feel like the needs of all people, can and will be met in new ways.” All of this is further complicated by a global pandemic. Beck said while coronavirus has changed many aspects of life, not all of the changes have been negative. “One aspect that’s often overlooked that feels very alive right now is simplicity. We’re in an instagram culture. We want what we want now,” she said. “But now we’ve all simplified and we’re all cooking more.”
Beck said the importance of fresh, local food has never been more important, both for sustainability and
the emotional health of communities in need. “I feel like everything is tied in,”
she said. “Emotional, social, intellectual and physical well being is all connected.”
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Farmers Markets Alpha Farmers Market at Burnett County Dairy parking lot Hwy 70, Grantsburg, WI June – October, Thursdays 3 – 5 p.m.
Amery Farmers Market Soo Line Park, 105 WI 46, Amery, WI 715-554-1034 val@pikeholefarm.com www.amerywisconsin.org/318/FarmersMarket Day Mondays: 3 PM to 6 PM June 10 to Oct 28 Saturdays: 9 AM to 12 PM June 8-Oct 26
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Glenwood City Farmers Market
Roberts Farmers Market
615 Maple St., Holy Cross Lutheran Church 715-977-7572 Saturdays, 8 a.m.- noon
Roberts Towne Center strip mall Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 715-245-3759
Grantsburg Farmers Market
Scandia Farmers Market
Mondays, noon – 2 p.m. Village Hall/Library parking lot on Brad St. Fridays, 2-4 p.m. Burnett Medical Center parking lot
At Community Center parking lot, across from Gammelgarden 14727 209th St N, Scandia MN June – September, Wed 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. www.scandiafarmersmarket.com
Specialty Producers and Markets with a Storefront Usually keep traditional business hours but call ahead if uncertain.
Hudson Farmers Market 777 Carmichael Rd, Hudson, WI 612-599-9570 or 612-203-9030 facebook.com/Hudson-Farmers-Market-onCARMICHAEL Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Baldwin Farmers Market
Siren Farmers Market
Amery Meat Market
Saturdays 1-3 p.m. May-Oct At Tesora Restaurant parking lot, one block south of stop lights on Hwy 35
116 Central St, Amery, WI 715-268-7515 amerymeatmarket.com
Star Prairie Farmers Market
Balsam Lake Brick Oven Breads
Bailey Park, 6th Ave. & Main St., Baldwin, WI 715-684-3426 June – Oct. 11, Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.villageofbaldwin.com
Marine on St. Croix Farmers Market Downtown Marine June-October, Saturday 9 -12
106 Main St, Star Prairie, WI 715-977-0643 Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. facebook.com/StarPrairieFarmersMarket
Balsam Lake Farmers Market
Menomonie Farmers Market
Stillwater Farmers Market
Parking lot of LOL Catholic Church Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-268-8223 dickandesthernelson979@gmail.com Fridays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 1 to Oct 11
Wilson Park, Menomonie, WI May – October, Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m; Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Veronika: 715.641.0050 www.menomoniefam.org
3rd St. S. & Pine St. W., Stillwater, MN Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., June-Oct. 651-704-9996 bfriendt@comcast.net facebook.com/Stillwater-Minnesota-FarmersMarket
Centuria Farmers Market
New Richmond Heritage Center Farmers Market
St Croix Falls Farmers Market
Fristad Lutheran Church 715-646-22357 Fridays 5 – 7 p.m.
Franconia Art & Farmers Market Franconia Sculpture Park 1st Sunday of month, May-Oct 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1100 Heritage Drive, New Richmond, WI 715-246-3276 info@nrheritagecenter.org nrheritagecenter.org Saturdays 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., June-Oct
SCF Library Plaza, Washington St. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May to Oct 715-768-0719 or 715-483-1777 stcroixfallsfarmersmarket.org
Osceola Farmers Market
Frederic Farmers Market Inter-County Leader Parking lot on Hwy 35 715-327-8842 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
Bifrost Farms Creamery E2062 930th Ave., Boyceville, WI 715-643-2208 Goat milk, lotion and soap bifrostfarms@gmail.com bifrostfarms.com
A Butchery Shoppe S422 McKay Ave., Spring Valley, WI 715-778-5016 Meats, deli, bakery, in-house canned products www.abutcheryshoppe.com
Burnett Dairy Co-op
Mill Pond Park 1st Ave, Osceola, WI 715-294-3038 bode0@umn.edu vil.osceola.wi.us Fridays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., June-Oct.
Panda Chinese Food
1305 160th St, St Croix Falls, WI 715-483-1775 breadnews@balsamlakebreads.com balsamlakebreads.com
Cheese 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 715-689-2468 www.burnettdairy.com
Specializing in locally made Honey, Jams and Jellys, Chuck’s BBQ in Marine, Door County Pickled Vegetables, Dips, Abdallah Candies, Nan’s Bloody Mary Mix, Fun Gourmet Treats, and more.
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Cady Cheese 126 State Road 128, Wilson, WI 715-772-4218 www.cadycheese.com and burnettdairy.com
Cedar Hill Farm & Greenhouse 10041 WI-29, River Falls, WI 715-426-1831 cedarhillgreenhouse.net cedarhillgreenhouse@comcast.net
Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US Hwy 8, Amery, WI 715-268-6800 purensimple.business@gmail.com purensimplefood.com
River Market Community Co-Op 221 North Main Street, Stillwater, MN 651-439-0366 info@rivermarket.coop www.rivermarket.coop
Fine Acres Market 102 S Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI 715-483-9918 fineacres@hotmail.com www.fineacresmarket.com
Fresh and Natural Foods Plaza 94 Shopping Center 1701 Ward Ave, Ste 200, Hudson WI 715-377-9913
St Croix Valley Mushrooms 2197 Hwy 46, Deer Park WI 715-222-2908 stcroixvalleymushrooms@gmail.com stcroixvalleymushrooms.com
Star Prairie Trout Farm
128 Keller Ave N., Amery, WI 715-268-7052 indigoiris@amerytel.net facebook.com/Indigo-Iris-Natural-Food-Store
400 E. Hill St., Star Prairie, WI 715-248-3633 check website for seasonal hours Products available at various Farmers Markets info@starprairietrout.com www.starprairietrout.com
Menomonie Food Market Co-op
Swank’s Meats
814 Main St. E., Menomonie, WI 715-231-3663
1980 US Hwy 8, St Croix Falls, WI 715-483-3386 swanksmeats@centurylink.net swanksmeats.com
Indigo Iris Natural Food Store
Natural Alternative Food Co-Op 241 Main St S, Luck, WI 715-472-8084 nacoop@lakeland.ws nafoodcoop.com
Nilssen’s Foods
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White Pine Berry Farm 482 Oak Dr, River Falls, WI 715-222-2946 berries@whitepineberryfarm.com whitepineberryfarm.com
Local Food Restaurants
Farm Direct Sales, CSAs, Orchards
Cafe Wren
Unless identified by their name as raising a specialized crop or product, most of these farmers grow a variety of produce. It’s best to call ahead to check availability of produce. Also, many of these farmers sell at Farmers Markets.
2596 State Hwy 35, Luck, WI 715-472-4700 info@cafewren.com www.cafewren.com
Eichten’s Market & Grill Bison, cheese and more 16440 Lake Blvd., Center City, MN 651-257-1566 www.eichtensmarket.com
Farm Table 110 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 715-268-4500 fohmanager@farmtablefoundation farmtablefoundation.org
Table 65 729 North Knowles Ave., New Richmond 715-246-7657 info@table65.com www.table65.com
The Watershed Café 99 Cascade St., Osceola, WI 715-294-2638 thewatershedcafe@gmail.com www.thewatershedcafe.com
Whole Earth Market Co-Op 126 S Main St, River Falls WI 715-425-7971 www.wholeearthgrocery.coop
980 Cedar St., Baldwin, WI 715-684-3307 265 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI 715-263-2513 www.nilssensfoods.com
Apple Grove Apiary 2335 61st St, Somerset, WI 651-308-5022 applegroveapiary.com applegroveapiary@gmail.com
Baker Orchard 1594 WI-35, Centuria, WI 763-439-9535 jodi@bakerorchard.com bakerorchard.com
Bifrost Farms Creamery E2062 930th Ave, Boyceville, WI 715-643-2208 bifrostfarms@gmail.com bifrostfarms.com
Big River Farms 14220B Ostlund Trl N., Marine on St. Croix, MN 651-433-3676 laura@mnfoodassociation.org mnfoodassociation.org
Blackbrook Farm 1150 35th Ave, Amery, WI 828-702-0444 blackbrook.farm.llc@gmail.com blackbrookfarmstead.com
306 River Street Methodist Church parking lot
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Blueberry Fields of Stillwater
Clover Bee Farm
Future Farm Grown, LLC
Norris Farms
9450 Mendel Rd. N., Stillwater, MN 651-351-0492 bev@blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com
35145 Reed Ave, Shafer, MN 952-261-3312 cloverbeefarm@gmail.com cloverbeefarm.com
2047 Cty Rd E, Baldwin WI 715-688-3618 info@futurefarmgrown.com futurefarmgrown.com
1512 Sunshine St., St. Croix Falls, WI 217-341-3899 facebook.com/norrisfarmswi
Bone Lake Meadows Apiary
Common Harvest Farm
Glenna Farms
12661 238th St N, Scandia, MN 651-271-4734 bonelakemeadows.com
212 280th St, Osceola, WI 715-294-2831 commonharvestfarm@gmail.com commonharvestfarm.com
Maple syrup 1333 120th St, Amery, WI 715-268-4702 info@glennafarms.com glennafarms.com
Pleasant Valley Orchard
Bull Brook Keep 100% grass-fed beef 765 50th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 651-238-8525 Sylvia@bullbrookkeep.com bullbrookkeep.com
Community Homestead
Burning River Farm
Cosmic Wheel Creamery
1125 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 715-653-2245 farmer@burningriverfarm.com burningriverfarm.com
Cheese 260 95th St., Clear Lake, WI 715-268-9311 cosmicwheelcreamery@gmail.com cosmicwheelcreamery.com
501 280th St., Osceola, WI 715-294-3038 christine.elmquist@communityhomestead.org communityhomestead.org
Buttermilk Farm Natural and non-GMO dairy 527 WI-35, Osceola, WI 715-294-4090 crystalballfarms@yahoo.com facebook.com/Crystal Ball Farms Dairy crystalballfarmsdairy.com
Casey’s Berries Strawberries, vegetables 1578 WI-65, New Richmond, WI 715-977-7929, caseysberries.com
Chickens and eggs 514 County Road AA, Ridgeland, WI 715-949-1108 or 715-928-1555 ty_martin@hotmail.com aapoultryprocessing.com
Pasture-raised chicken, pork, beef, lamb 1206 State Rd 35, Centuria, WI 262-354-5737 JohnsonFamilyPastures@gmail.com johnsonfamilypastures.org
400 E. Hill Ave., Star Prairie, WI 715-248-3633 check website for seasonal hours Products available at various Farmers Markets info@starprairietrout.com www.starprairietrout.com
Larsen Family Meats
Que Sehra Farm
1868 180th St., Centuria, WI 715- 825-2599 jerrylarsen60@gmail.com larsenfamilymeats.com
St. Croix Falls, WI 651-253-0023 quesehra@gmail.com quesehrafarm.com
LoveTree Farmstead Cheese
Red Clover Apothecary Farm
Sheep cheese; lamb 12413 Cty Rd. Z, Grantsburg, WI 715-488-2966 lovetreefarmstead.com
Herbs, organically grown 1237 35th Ave, Amery, WI 612-721-2682 redcloverherbal@gmail.com redcloverapothecary.com
Johnson Family Pastures
My Sister’s Garden
Cherry Tree House Mushrooms
Chicken Creek Ranch
Star Prairie Trout Farm
Crystal Ball Farms
(see Philadelphia Community Farm)
827 15th St, Clayton, WI 612-205-8599 cherrytreehousemushrooms@gmail.com cherrytreehousemushrooms.com
Strawberries, apples 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd., Shafer, MN 651-257-9159 www.pleasantvalleyorchard.com
Earthsong Orchard Farm Wool, lamb, apples 1782 40th Ave, Osceola, WI 715-268-5298 or 800-473-5350 esof@earthsongfibers.com earthsongorchard.com
Foxtail Farm 124 280th St, Osceola, WI 715-294-1762 or 515-979-7716 farmers@foxtailcsa.com, foxtailcsa.com
TRAP ROCK BREWING COMPANY, INC. is a small independent craft brewery open since December of 2018. We are located in an industrial park in Saint Croix Falls, WI two blocks off Highway 8. Our production brewery and taproom is located near the Woolly Mammoth Mountain Bike trails, the Gandy Dancer Trail and the Wisconsin Interstate Park. We take pride in producing great tasting ales, stouts, porters and other specialty beers. Our taproom is simple but comfortable and continuing to evolve in features as well character. We are family and dog friendly. We do not prepare or serve food but you are welcome to bring your own or have it delivered by the many great local establishments. Watch our Events calendar on Facebook, Untappd and on our website for food trucks and vendors.
850 Kelly Rd, Hudson, WI 715-386-4111 sistersinhudson@comcast.net
Neumann Farm 2277 40th Ave, Osceola, WI 217-341-3800 neumannfarms@gmail.com neumannfarms.com
Rocky Acres Angus N5131 CR-F, Weyerhaeuser, WI 715-577-8080 rockyacresangus@gmail.com facebook.com/RockeyAcresAngus
Philadelphia Community Farm 599 280th St., Osceola, WI 715-294-4048 farm@buttermilkcsa.com buttermilkcsa.com
STRAWBERRIES • APPLES PUMPKINS • BAKERY • FAMILY FUN ORCHARD MEMORIES BEGIN HERE.
We hope to share a cold one with you soon!
Thursday ............................... 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday .................................... 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday ............................ 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday .................................12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Summer Hours – check our Events Calendar Holidays – check our Events Calendar
520 Blanding Woods Road St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 www.traprockbrewing.com
Sales • Serv Service vice • Parts • Body Shop vi 1105 Wi Wisconsin i A Ave S. S Frederic, WI 54837
17325 Pleasant Valley Road
715-327-4217 Body Shop 715-327-4627
Shafer, MN
www.larsenfrederic.com
651-257-9159
www.pleasantvalleyorchard.com
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Pike Hole Family Farm
Sweet Top Farm
Wolf Honey Farm
359 130th St., Amery, WI 715-554-1034 val@pikeholefarm.com pikeholefarm.com
173 130th St, Deer Park, WI 507-923-6251 sweettopfarm.com sweettopfarm@gmail.com
578 US Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI 715-684-2095 wolfhoneyfarm.com dwhoney@baldwin-telecom.net
Piney Hill Farm
Threshing Table Farm
Z-Orchard
E623 County Rd X, Glenwood City, WI 715-265-4353 info@pineyhillfarm.com pineyhillfarm.com
2249 150th St., Star Prairie, WI 715-248-7205 threshingtablefarm@gmail.com threshingtablefarm.org
654 115th St, Amery, WI 715-268-8650 bill@z-orchard.com z-orchard.com
Poplar Hill Dairy Goat Farm
Turnip Rock Farm
12521 Mayberry Trail N, Scandia, MN 651-433-2684 poplarhillfarm.com
260 95th St, Clear Lake, WI 715-268-9311 turniprock@gmail.com turniprock.com
Wineries and Breweries
Sleepy Root Farm (currently just selling garlic) 803 60th St, Amery WI 715-607-1096 sleepyrootfarm.com sleepyrootfarm@gmail.com
Twin Pine Farm
Spring Hill Community Farm
Whetstone Farm
545-1 1/2 Ave, Prairie Farm, WI 715-455-1319 springhill@chibardun.net springhillcommunityfarm.com
281 135th St, Amery, WI 612-354-6282 whetstonefarmers@gmail.com whetstonefarm.com
Steady Hand Farm
White Pine Berry Farm
1231 135th St. Amery, WI 715-768-0719 steadyhandfarm.com
1482 Oak Dr., River Falls, WI 715-222-2946 whitepineberry@hotmail.com whitepineberryfarm.com
Flavored beekeeper honey 21509 Lofton Ave N, Scandia, MN 651-433-4644 www.twinpinefarm.com
Star Prairie Berries and Produce 2070 County Rd. CC, New Richmond, WI 715-781-5861 phil.mcconvile@gmail.com facebook.com/Star-Prairie-Berries-andProduce-572570572788323
Women’s Environmental Institute 15715 River Rd., North Branch, MN 651-583-0705 jz@w-e-i.org w-e-i.org
Uncommon Loon Brewing Company 10825 Lake Blvd, Chisago City, MN 651-321-4468
Barley John’s Brewing Company 1280 Madison Avenue, New Richmond, WI 715-246-HOPS (4677) info@barleyjohnsbrewery.com www.barleyjohnsbrewery.com
Dancing Dragonfly Winery 2013 120th Avenue, St Croix Falls, WI 715-483-WINE (715-483-9463) info@dancingdragonfly.com www.dancingdragonfly.com
Chateau St Croix Winery 1998 Highway 87, St Croix Falls, WI 715-483-2556 info@chateaustcroix.com chateaustcroix.com
Oliphant Brewing 350 Main St Suite #2, Somerset, WI 651-705-6070 info@oliphantbrewing.com www.oliphantbrewing.com
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS, FARMS, WINERIES/BREWERIES AND SHOPS! FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE OPTION From our greenhouse to your table – local produce bags and boxes! CSA produce bags include ourr own grown lettuce and microgreens
Order on our website futurefarmgrown.com or call us today at 715-688-3618
2047 Cty Rd E Baldwin, WI
AMERY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 9 am-noon Mondays 3-6 pm
• All Natural, non-GMO
Soo Line Park Downtown Amery
• Cows only bred for A2 proteins
715-554-1034 Valerie
• Glass Bottled Milk • Half & Half
NEW TO MARKET THIS YEAR: Beef & Pork, Micro Greens, Lamb & Goose Quarters, Legacy River Coffee, Goat Soaps and All Natural Clothing Detergent Get all of your spring vegetable needs... strawberries, lettuce, spinach, onions, etc.
• Butter • Ice Cream • Raw Milk Cheese • Artisian Cheese Looking into the future of Dairy
• Cheese Curds Fresh & Squeaky
Hours: 10-6 M-Th • 2:30-5:30 Fri. • 8-noon Sat. • www.crystalballfarmsdairy.com
Roasted locally in Amery, Wisconsin LEGACYRIVERROASTERS.ORG
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Amery, Wisconsin www.theameryfreepress.com
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Baldwin, Wisconsin www.baldwin-bulletin.com Osceola, Wisconsin www.osceolasun.com
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