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Masks now required at Amery schools
COVID-19: What is your county’s risk classification?
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According to parent survey results from a questionnaire sent out to families by the School District of Amery, an overwhelming amount of families want to see school return to in person learning this fall and they will get their wish. The recommendation passed by the Board of Education is to reopen the Amery schools Sept. 1, for the 2020-2021 school year. Amery schools will be in session for an in person, five-day school week with many safety measures in place for students and staff. In the first of two meetings of Amery’s Board of Education during the month of July, it was stated masks would be required for all staff and highly recommended for students. A week later, those sentiments had changed. July 20, the board voted unanimously to require masks for all. In grades K-5 students will be required to wear masks, except for times when they are with their
As new COVID-19 statistics come out each day, new terms and classifications seem to be used when describing the virus’s activity level in areas. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has come up with classifications they feel give local communities the tools they need to respond to COVID-19. DHS has made a shift to assessing the COVID-19 activity level in counties by labeling them low, medium and high. These classifications are being used to by some entities as decision-making tools in terms of deciding whether or not area activities should be taking place. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) is just one who is looking at the DHS classifications as they prepare to make decisions about a fall sports season. According to the DHS website, “At the request of our
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Reelin’ in the diploma Gus Wentz is shown at Amery High School’s Graduation July 16, 2020. More photos of the event on pages 11 & 14.
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Map shows low risk (lightest blue), moderate risk (medium blue) and high (dark blue) counties.
local public health partners, and in recognition of the fact that local decisions now drive our response efforts we are adding tools to our toolbox to fight COVID-19.” The activity level map is the first in a series of data dashboards that DHS will provide to help communities and individuals assess their COVID-19 activity level and response. SEE RISK, PAGE 24
Decision on fall sports is a battle all of its own BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
To play or not play is the question and it is certainly a complicated question when it comes to the fate of the fall sports season. It is a timely topic being tackled by districts statewide before practices begin. Amery High School Director of Athletics Jeff Fern shared a few scenarios being kicked around by the WIAA during July’s special meeting of
Amery’s Board of Education. Prior to doing so, District Administrator Shawn Doerfler told those in attendance that reopening schools this fall and figuring out how to handle athletics, “Has been one of the more difficult topics with this whole picture.” Doerfler said, “We have fall sports coming up in a matter of three weeks. I am here to tell you fall sports looks different based on the sport.” Different sports have different COVID-19 risk, based on the amount of
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contact had while participating in the sport. Of the fall sports offered in Amery, football has
been given a risk rating of “high” while tennis, soccer and volleyball have been put
into the “medium” category. Golf and cross-country have been classified as “low” risk. The way counties are now classified by the state as high, moderate or low each Wednesday also plays a part in the decision to let a competition take place between schools of various locations. At the current time, all Middle Border Conference (MBC) schools are located in counties considered “high risk” by the state (Polk, SEE SPORTS, PAGE 24
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Thank you kind gentleman from the Amery Knights of Columbus One of the newspapers in the Twin Cities used to have (and occasionally still has) a section called SAINTED or TAINTED in which readers could submit anecdotes about persons who had done something commendable, or, on the contrary, committed an act which invited chastisement. Borrowing this idea, I’d like to give an account of an anonymous person in the Amery area who recently demonstrated that he definitely fits in the SAINTED category. Last Friday our local Knights of Columbus organization was using the brat stand trailer at Dick's Fresh Market for the purpose of raising money for our Children's Winter Cloth-
ing Drive and other charitable endeavors. In the morning we were having some trouble getting the grill to heat sufficiently, but were eventually able to get it firing satisfactorily enough to begin to do some cooking. However, about noon, and at the busiest time for selling brats, the problem with the grill resurfaced and the burners would not re-ignite. As our K of C workers were discussing the dire situation and wondering how to stay in business since the supply of cooked brats was almost gone just as business was really picking up, some gentleman who had stopped to purchase a brat apparently overheard the discussion of the dilem-
ma. He left, but within a short time returned and asked for assistance in unloading from his vehicle a brand new $400 Weber grill which he had just purchased at Amery Farm and Home Hardware. He then soon departed, saying only that our workers should "Enjoy it", and that he did not wish to give his name or receive any special thanks or recognition. No one at the brat stand knew him, but an employee of Dick's said that this individual had been in the store on numerous occasions so he was probably a local resident. Nevertheless, Mr. Anonymous Gentleman, if you should read this letter, know that your exceptional generos-
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It’s my birthday this week. This is not normally cause for a big celebration and this year it is less than usual. Still, unlike my husband, Peter, I actually do celebrate my birthday. I don’t expect anyone else to celebrate— although it’s nice to know my parents remember I was born and still seem to think it was a good thing. But I’m puzzled by reports of people my age who have huge celebrations or pout if they don’t get a party. My grandmother had a big party on her 100th birthday and I think that’s an appropriate time for a “blowout� (as she called it). Otherwise, I think the only person who has any reason to celebrate my birthday is me. It’s good to have been given another year. The This year, Peter Postscript asked, as he always does, what I wanted Carrie Classon on my birthday. The choices were more limited than in the past, but that really didn’t matter. It’s fun to receive one unusual thing that makes me happy. One year, I asked Peter for a new toilet seat. Peter saw nothing wrong with the existing one (he wouldn’t!) but cheerfully replaced it on my birthday. “Just don’t go telling everyone I got you a toilet seat for your birthday!� he said. But now I have. This year, my plans are less grandiose. I was thinking about cheese, specifically, a big pot of melted cheese. I know, the weather has been warm but the idea of fresh fruit dunked in a vat of nice cheese sounded irresistible. “Fondue,� I told Peter. “I’d like fondue for my birthday.� “Hot oil or cheese?� “Cheese—good cheese!� We ordered long forks and are all set.
Peter is making cheese fondue. I celebrate my birthday for the same reason I journal—to keep track of where I am in life. Peter says it would be better just to forget about that, especially as we get older, but I disagree. I like to know where I am and where I’ve been. I think that might be more important this year than ever. I probably get this from my mom. She’s kept a journal every day of her life since she was in college. She claims it is a profoundly dull document. She famously described it as, “an uninterrupted record of every dental appointment I’ve ever had.� But I know this is not strictly true because she does look things up to see what she was doing a year ago or five years ago on that date. She tells me, from time to time, about something she wrote a few years back. “Oh! We were worried about you,� she’ll tell me. I had no idea my parents were worried, but her journal knew. My daily journal rarely records anything as exciting as my dental appointments. Usually, I am just trying to figure stuff out, seeing where I am, where I’m going, noting what I’ve done and what I’d still like to do—both in the near term and before I run out of time for good. Journaling reminds me of how much I have to be grateful for. Birthdays do the same thing. As an afterthought, I ordered a dozen cupcakes. I didn’t figure a cake made much sense since there was no one to share it with, but I thought it might be fun to distribute cupcakes to friends and neighbors. I’m getting one dozen red velvet cupcakes with buttercream frosting. I’m having mine with a scoop of peppermint ice cream. If that isn’t a blow-out, I don’t know what is. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.� Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.
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AUGUST 5 & 12 Band Boosters Brat Stand The Amery Band Boosters will have a brat stand at Dick’s Market on August 5 & 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the band trip in December.
Benefit for Bentley Humpal will be on Saturday, August 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena. Come on out and “Battle for B�.
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A Tribute to The King Elvis Presley with Steve Marcio will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
The Amery High School Band Boosters will host a car wash 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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Band Boosters 18-Hole Golf Scramble
Relaxing Folk Music with Patchouli of Maiden Rock will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
The Amery Band Boosters will be hosting a 18-Hole Golf Scramble on Sunday, August 2 at the Amery Golf Course. Noon registration. All proceeds go to the band trip in December.
Join us for a fun time get together for patriots and freedom-loving people on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. the week before the 10th Senate District Primary at Garfield Town Park. Great food, socializing and guest speakers. Sweet corn, brats, buns, plates and utensils will be provided. Potluck for salads, desserts and drinks.
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The Memories–Cherished Hits and Comedy will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
AUGUST 27 Music in the Park The GitBacks–50s, 60s and 70s Rock n Roll will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
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Amery Farmers Market
#1 Rolling Stone’s Tribute Tumblin’ Dice plus Ellie May Kay will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
Mondays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-to noon at Soo Line Park all summer.
Midnight Winds Shoppe Farmers Market Every Friday from 2-6 p.m. Hwy 8 & 46 at the roundabout.
AUGUST 13 Music in the Park Retro Soul 7 Big Mike plus area favorite Nici Peper will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the
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Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He battles monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley has been put through so many tests–some work, some don’t–with drugs that insurance does not always cover. Most adults would have a hard time enduring all of this. This has caused frequent day and overnight trips to Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in St. Paul. Going to school for Bentley has become a challenge, which is so hard for Bentley because he loves school so much! He continues to be strong with all the challenges he is facing. Bentley loves to go KXQWLQJ ÀVKLQJ VSHQGLQJ WLPH ZLWK IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ DQG UHDOO\ HQMR\V school and playing sports (hockey, baseball and football). Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal.
Outdoor craft and vendor show August 1, 2020 10am-3pm Located at:
Midnight Wind Shoppe 945 131st Ave, Amery Hwy 8 & 46 at the roundabout Enjoy a day of shopping your favorite vendors! • Food Trucks will be on site!!! • Pony Rides • Petting zoo Sponsored by The Swan Beach Vendor Events
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o, the summer is half over. Have you done anything fun? How about a trip or at least a day trip, even if it is to your back yard? Experts tell us we need to take some time off and relax. Heck, I might even do it myself. We have been working on something fun and hope you all want to help us. With the coronavirus and its fallout putting a damper on everything, we decided it’s time to let businesses, professionals and organizations in our community know we appreciate what they do, day in and day out. We are launching a Reader’s Choice contest later this week Publisher on our website and we need your help. Tom Stangl There are over 90 categories on our nomination ballot and we want to hear from you. The seven groups that comprise the categories are: eating and drinking; arts and entertainment; health and fitness; local; services; shopping and sports and recreation. Here’s how it works. Starting this Friday, go to www.theameryfreepress.com/bestof and nominate the place with the best appetizer to the best local park. You don’t have to nominate in every category, you can only do one if you like. The website has a tool that will find the correct spelling and location of the place you are nominating. The nomination period runs from July 24 – August 3. After we have our ballots set, we will move on to the actual voting to determine who has the best hamburger in the Amery area. If we receive two or more nominations in a category, that category will appear on the ballot. If only one nomination is received, the category won’t be on the voting ballot. It’s not because the one person who was nominated isn’t deserving, we believe to have a contest, you need to have more than one participant. So if you are nominating in a category where there might not be a lot of choices, perhaps nominate a second person or place. Voting on the ballot will run from August 14 – September 10. The ballot will be in the same spot, www.theameryfreepress.com/bestof. You will be able to vote once every 24 hours. When voting closes on September 10, we will tally the results and prepare a special section of the Free Press to announce the winners. All winners will be announced October 21. What will the winners get? We will provide a certificate and window cling to the winners and a logo that the person or business can use to promote themselves. More importantly, they will have what everyone truly wants in life: bragging rights. When coronavirus entered our lives this spring, we learned to appreciate the local people who do so much to make our community a great place to live. There are many ways we can support them, nominating and voting for them as the best at what they do is a simple, yet meaningful gesture. The entire contest will be conducted online, there are no paper ballots. The contest is meant to be good natured fun and a way to recognize all of the little things that make our area special. Please join me in taking some time to nominate your favorites, starting Friday. We will be holding more contests in the months to come. Let me know what you think of the contest and your experience. 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.
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ast Thursday I was fortunate to be able to attend the Graduation ceremony for Amery High School’s Class of 2020. As most people know, it was different than any other the school has ever held. When the pre-recorded Pomp and Circumstance music started, I felt my eyes fill with tears. Thank goodness it wasn’t some full-on ugly cry that distracted spectators from the graduates, instead it was a mistiness that I was able to keep in check. I couldn’t put my Editor finger on why I April Ziemer was so emotional. I didn’t have a child marching through the gymnasium, as that will not happen for another two years (when that does happen, expect the full-on ugly cry). Was I crying because before they know it, these kids will get slapped in the face with the reality of life? They will have appliances that go on the fritz, bills that need to be paid, jobs with high expectations and smart aleck children. While all or most likely some of this will ring true for most, I do not think it was the reason for my wet eyes. It hit me that I am truly invested into these graduates. Every week, in some way shape or form, I am celebrating these kids in The Amery Free Press. When you scored that point, I was there-or in the least hearing about
it and writing about it for the paper. When you dressed crazy for Homecoming, I took your photo. When you sold your animal at the County Fair, even though I was greatly out of my element, I was there. When you broke a school record, I sat and interviewed you, hoping you were not going to think I was the lamest old lady you ever had the pleasure of sitting and talking with. When you were just the average kid hanging out with friends at a Friday night football game, I saw myself in you. When you made the honor roll for the first time, I sold your Mom five copies of that week’s paper. It is no wonder I am invested into the kids that were are thrusting out into the big, wonderful, but oh-soscary world. I am proud of them. I know for some, these years have been a fabulous ride. I know others have had their fair share of struggles. Not all parts of Thursday’s ceremony were different from mine in that exact same gym 25 years ago. There were proud family members present, there were excited staff members with smiles and there were antsy graduates ready to make their mark on the universe. I have a feeling the next handful of years might be similar to some of my first outside of Amery too. Like 18-year-old April, there will be kids who have no doubt what they want to do and have every intention of being on the fast track. They are sure they know more than their parents.
They have a long list of things they want to accomplish as soon as they leave town. That list has a wide variety of things ranging from make Grandparents proud to stay out later than has ever been allowed. Everything doesn’t always go as dreamed. I promise each of you this though; it is going to be all right. Remember when you pee’d your pants in First grade and every laughed? Eventually things resumed to normal. Remember when you were afraid to tell your parents you got detention in sixth grade? It sucked, but Mom and Dad forgave you. Remember when you had your heart broken for the first time your junior year? Now you wonder what you were thinking back then. This, my dear graduating friends is exactly how life is going to go. There will be ups and downs and twists and turns and no matter how terrible things seem, I beg you have faith in a new day. Recently my boss said to me, “There is no crying in journalism.” I think he is wrong. Okay, maybe a nasty letter from a reader or a huge, quickly approaching deadline isn’t always worth my tears; but you know what is…your accomplishments. So keep me posted. Stop in while on Christmas break, or after college graduation or someday with your spouse and kids and let me know how things are going. We will dig out an old edition of the AFP and show your children how weird you looked.
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MADISON – Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) visited the White House on Thursday to join President Donald J. Trump for the Rollback of Regulations Helping All Americans event. The event also reinforces the Initiative on Regulatory Innovation, led by Vice President Mike Pence, that aims to cut regulations and costs, advance occupational licensing reform, and better align state and federal regulations. “It was my privilege to join President Trump today to recognize the monumental efforts his administration has made to cut burdensome red tape,” said Magnafici. “From eliminating hurdles for broadband development, to streamlining paperwork burdens for small businesses, to improving transparency for healthcare consumers, these initiatives have provided historic reform
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to every level of government.” The initiative aims to bring together a bipartisan group of state, local, and tribal leaders from across the country to increase accountability and transparency at Federal agencies. “As a Representative from a district with an aging population, and as a former nurse, I’m particularly supportive of President Trump’s efforts to eliminate burdensome regulations in the healthcare industry,” Magnafici continued. “By expanding coverage options through association health plans, short-term plans, and health reimbursement arrangements, Americans and Wisconsinites are gaining access to more affordable healthcare options because of the Trump Administration’s actions.” Rep. Gae Magnafici represents portions of Polk, Burnett, and St. Croix Counties.
Congress considers legislation that would support local news organizations DEAN RIDINGS CEO, AMERICA’S NEWSPAPERS
Editor’s Note: America’s Newspapers supports passage of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, which was introduced July 16. It is critically important that newspapers across the country get involved and take action to encourage their Congressional representatives to support this legislation. Members are encouraged to publish this opinion piece and the accompanying editorial cartoon – or write their own editorial – to educate the public about this important issue. In the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with several emergency relief measures, including the stimulus checks sent to individuals and households, payroll protections to small businesses, expanded unemployment payments, fee waivers for borrowing against 401(K) plans and more. Dean Ridings Now, Congress will get the opportunity to pass a relief measure that protects your access to trustworthy local news, helps grow local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like this one. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on July 16, is a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat from Arizona, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. In brief, the legislation provides for tax credits for subscribing to a local newspaper, payroll credit for paying journalists who provide local news, and credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media.
This act responds to the insidious way the pandemic has deeply damaged American communities in a malevolent cycle. It forced the shuttering of many local businesses that stopped advertising in their local paper. Newspapers, which have seen their revenues plummet, responded by laying off the people who bring the news or dropping the days they publish. That threatens the access to vital news by people in the community who themselves may be out of a job temporarily or permanently and can no longer afford newspaper subscriptions. Here’s how the Local Journalism Sustainability Act would help everyone caught in this vicious circle: • Credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees would be eligible for a five-year non-refundable tax credit to spend on advertising in local newspapers or local radio or television stations. The credit, up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,500 in each of the next four years, would cover 80% of advertising costs in the first year and 50% annually thereafter. This provision helps local businesses as well as local media companies. • Credit for local newspaper subscriptions. The act provides for a non-refundable tax credit of up to $250 per year to help cover the costs of subscriptions to local newspapers, in print or digital form, that primarily produce content related to news and current events. The credit would cover 80% of subscription costs in the first year, and 50% thereafter and helps consumers while incentivizing support of local news organizations. • Payroll credit for journalists. This five-year refundable tax credit could be used by local newspapers on compensation of its journalists up to $50,000 a
year. The credit would cover 50% of compensation, up to $50,000, in the first year and 30% of compensation, up to $50,000, in each of the subsequent four years. This provision will go a long way toward ensuring that communities keep their local news coverage. This simple yet comprehensive legislation helps the three keys to trustworthy, fair and accurate local journalism: citizens, business owners and journalists. This is not a bailout or handout to any of these elements of a thriving community — but an urgently needed assist with a strictly limited timeframe responding to an unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Please contact the office of your local U.S. representative to ask them to support your local businesses, your local news media and your access to the trustworthy local news that only your community newspaper provides by co-sponsoring the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. To see how to contact these legislators by email, phone or mail, just go to https://www.usa.gov/ elected-officials. You’ll be taking another important step toward helping your community and its small businesses, including the local newspaper, emerge healthy from this crisis. On behalf of its approximately 1,500 newspaper and associate member companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. We put an emphasis on educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to building a community identity and the success of local businesses. Learn more: www.newspapers.org For more information, contact: Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers dridings@newspapers.org
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you from Amery Area Food Pantry The Amery Area Food Pantry would like to thank the many people who have helped our pantry stay open during the Covid –19 crisis. In early April our entire method of serving our clients had to change for everyone’s safety. Our AWESOME group of volunteers met the challenge. They put the needs of our clients first while jeopardizing their own safety. We will never be able to thank them enough for their tireless service. Next, we want to thank this wonderful community of Amery. You have supported our pantry with very generous monetary donations. Because of your generosity we have been able to continue to supply our clients with food items, meat, dairy products, eggs, fresh produce and personal and household items. Our small community never ceases to amaze us! Finally to our volunteers and community; THANK YOU for your support in this uncertain time. Blessings to all. Cheryl Bowman / Peg Bavin Executive Directors
Masks To the Editor: Shop Amery. The signs are up and down Keller Ave.–but I know folks who live in Amery, but shop elsewhere. Why? Because of masks. Now, some local businesses have all employees wearing masks, but too many don’t. We are told by experts wearing a mask in public is the only way to be save or never leave your house. Don’t believe this? Check the numbers in Polk County–the virus is here! Here are a few businesses that now have the policy–no mask, no entrance: Walmart, Target, Cub, Costco. You may be saying, “Well, I don’t shop at these stores,” but if this is the best way to keep the public and employees safe, why do you suppose we should all wear a mask when out in public? COVID-19 is here folks–it is in Polk County–so be safe for you, your family and your neighbors. We are all in this together. Kay Erickson Amery, WI
Proud to be part of movement The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is organization with a mission to end violence caused by white supremacy, police and vigilantes to Black people through non-violent, local organizing (www.blacklivesmatter.org). Their work is an invitation and opportunity for people, especially white people, to stop and listen to Black people and their experiences, and advocate for changes to a system that causes disproportionate harm. BLM movement invites all of us to acknowledge how the current system leads to unfair treatment for Black people – in policing, housing, employment, education and health care. Following the murder of George Floyd, which touched off the current international uprisings for racial justice, 67% of Americans expressed support for the BLM movement (Pew Research, 2020). That is nearly 20% more than respondents who sided with Civil Rights protesters after Alabama State Troopers bloodied them on the bridge in Selma. (Pew Research, 1965). Support for equal rights and ending systemic racism is growing across our country. And that’s a good thing. I’m proud to live in one of over 550 communities in the US that represented the BLM movement through non-violent demonstration during the past several weeks (NYT, 2020). Let’s continue to answer to our conscience, and respond through action to the words of recently passed US Congressperson, John Lewis, who often said, “get out there and push, and stand up, and speak out, and get in the way the same way my generation got in the way. Get in good trouble. Necessary trouble.” Jason Montgomery-Riess Farmer, Amery WI
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95 Years Ago July 30, 1925 Father Runs Over Child With Binder One of the most terrible accidents of the season occurred Tuesday afternoon at about three o’clock, when Herman Elmer, a farmer living between Joel and Clayton, ran over his little four-year-old daughter, Bernice, with the binder. The little girl had been gone from the house only about ten minutes, and whether she was hiding or had gone to sleep, is not known. The father, thinking he had run over a chicken, glanced back and was horrified to see that he had run over his little girl. One arm was completely cut off, one leg nearly severed from the body, and the other cut and twisted in the sickle. Medical aid was summoned at once, but the child lived only half an hour. The mother is a sister of Mrs. Fred Christensen of this city.
Man Found Dead In Bed Walter Walsworth, age 33, was found dead in bed at the home of his brother, Claude Walsworth, near Clear Lake, Monday morning at 2 o’clock. David Bands was a visitor at the Walsworth home Sunday afternoon and as a result of the visit, Walter Walsworth became intoxicated, and soon went to bed. While he was asleep, his brother Claude and David Banks took his car Yesterday’s and visited Amery and News other nearby Diane Stangl towns, returning at about two o’clock Monday morning. The discovery was then made that Walter was dead. A neighbor was summoned and a few hours later, R. A. Nelson of Clear Lake was called. A coroner’s inquest was held over the body, and as a result of the investigation, charges will be brought against David Banks.
90 Years Ago July 26, 1930 Movie Preference in the Pacific A survey of 3rd Division leathernecks reveals preference of movies: Musicals, Comedies, Mysteries and Dramas.
85 Years Ago July 18, 1935 Model T Cars to Have Big Day in Amery The old Model T Ford will have a big day Saturday for their owners and drivers are to receive cash prizes if they “do their stuff” the best. The Weaver and Co. has offered $50 in prizes for a big Model T race to be staged Saturday, beginning at 2:30 p.m., and starting from the Weaver plant.
Warriors finish perfect at 19-0 Back in 1985 the Amery Warrior baseball team finished the season with a perfect 19-0 record and the undisputed Middle Border Conference Championship. Members of the 1985 winning summer baseball squad were: kneeling from left, Jeff Becker, Matt Nygaard, Joe Pesik, Mark Riley, Eric Russell, Reid Meyer and Dave Anderson. Standing from left, Coach Mark Gobler, Kevin Smith, Gordy Haupt, Kirk Noha, Lance Hermann, Steve Schmidt, Jon Maxon, Darin Gilbertson and Coach Jay Mitchell.
The cars will run on lapse time and will be clocked by official timers. A designated route is being mapped out and if a motorist sees “Lizzie” coming lickety split down the street – just step aside, for Lizzie is out for big money. To round out the big day, W. F. Weaver proprietor, has arranged for a big free dance in the evening and there will be both modern and old time dancing. The spacious floor of the Weaver and Co. plant will be cleared for the occasion. In addition to the racing prizes there will be cash prizes for the oldest car, and for the car coming the longest distance.
80 Years Ago July 18, 1940 Young Man Confesses to Burglary Bremer’s Tri-State shows, which closed a weeks’ engagement to Amery Sunday night, produced headaches for the law, and a lot of fun and more headaches for people who patronized the gambling concessions at the show. But the carnival was blamed for the burglary of Archie’s Tavern Thursday night and subsequent events revealed that the carnival men had no connection with it. After questioning several “carnies” in connection with the burglary of $96 in cash and about $35 in checks from the tavern, District Attorney M. J. McDonald, and Officers Carl Burman and Art Phillipson of Amery, came upon the culprit by circumstance. Arnold Young who has given plenty of headaches to his respected parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Young of Fox Creek, always was “broke” and charging things around town. Suddenly last week he turned up with a $25 automobile for which he had paid cash, a car radio, clothes purchased at a local store, and other purchases for which he had paid cold cash. This got to the ears of Messrs. McDonald, Burman and Phillipson. Young was
picked up, said he had gotten money from home. Officers Burman and Phillipson went to Fox Creek, and the latter went into the Young store and filling station, asked them if they had given him cash for a car, or would give him the cash. They said absolutely not. Confronted with his information the son confessed and signed a statement before Mr. McDonald. He had broken into the tavern about 2:30 a.m. Friday, with the idea of stealing cigarettes. He did not know that Archie Caudy, proprietor, had unintentionally left his cash ($96) and about $35 in checks in his cash register till, the first time in his life he had done that. So Young, searching for cigarettes, naturally looked into the till, saw all the money and checks, and took them. He had intended before hand to go to North Dakota. He secreted the checks in the boiler room of the Lakeside Packing Plant where he worked. He told officers where they were and Officer Phillipson found them, almost scorched by the heat of the boiler. Payment had been stopped on the checks so he could not have cashed them unless it had been out of town.
70 Years Ago July 20, 1950 Driver Still Missing Efforts are being made this week to locate LeRoy James Franz of 668 Jackson St., St. Paul, following a peculiar series of events Saturday night and early Sunday morning, which culminated in an accident near the Art Phillipson place just north of Amery on “46.” Beginning at the onset of the situation, Franz was first noticed by traffic Officer Merle Beedle at the junction of “63” and “8” near Turtle Lake and he began following him. At Dick Baker’s place Beedle put on the stop light for him when he appeared to be acting out of the ordinary in his relation-
ship to another car, which later turned out to be driven by two of his brothers. Upon seeing the red light coming up behind him, Franz lit out in his 1950 Hudson and pulled away from Beedle who was traveling in the neighborhood of 80 miles per hour. Beedle immediately called Sheriff Jim Moore who went down to the Junction of “46” and “8” just south of Balsam Lake to stop him. In the meantime, Franz turned off on highway “46” towards Amery. Still driving at a high rate of speed, Franz lost control of his car as he attempted to maneuver the road incline and turn as “46” junctions with county trunk “H.” Mr. and Mrs. Phillipson heard the approaching vehicle as it burned up the road, started to skid, and rolled into their potato patch on the east side of the road. The car traveled an estimated 400 feet from its first skid and about 250 feet of that was covered by the car landing on its wheels. Upon hearing the accident Art immediately ran out through the field to the spot where the car stood. As he approached the scene, a man was standing near the door apparently taking something out of the car. “Need any help?” queried Art. Much to Art’s surprise, the man threw something away and without saying a word, rounded the car and started east into the swampy land. After recovering from the shock of this performance, Art followed him until he reached the water and marshy part of the swamp but the car driver kept going. Art called back to his wife to secure the Sheriff and within just a few minutes both Moore and Beedle arrived on the scene. In the meantime, search was made of the grounds to determine if any more passengers were in the car and to see if the driver could be located. Tracks
were found leading out of the swamp north of where entrance was made. He had lost a shoe and could be tracked at that point. The dragnet for the driver was maintained through the night until 9 a.m. Sunday morning but to no avail. Since that time, the two Franz brothers in the other car have appeared at the county seat and identified themselves and the driver of the wrecked car. They stated that their brother was distraught over some personal problems and wasn’t his normal self at the time they attempted to stop him near the Dick Baker tavern on No. “8” Saturday night. They are attempting to locate him also. Franz is a former resident of Cumberland, a Navy veteran and was working for a railroad company and apparently selling small items as a sideline. Many of his personal papers and other effects were found in the badly damaged car now at the Fay Auto Company in Amery.
45 Years Ago July 15, 1975 Clear Lake to Mark 100 Years After more than a year’s preparation, the village of Clear Lake will be celebrating its centennial Wednesday through Sunday, July 23-27. Highlight of the event will be a grand parade Saturday, July 26, with two famous sons of Clear Lake, Gaylord Nelson and Burleigh Grimes, participating. The parade will start at 11 a.m.
35 Years Ago July 23, 1985 First Med-Helicopter Transfer From Hospital Robert Jones, 65, a resident on Lake Wapogasset, was transported by helicopter from Apple River Hospital Wednesday afternoon to St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center. Jones was suffering from a heart condition that at first appeared to require a pacemaker implant. The man walked into the hospital on Wednesday, where he was treated by Dr. Craig Johnson. Options for transporting the man to St. Paul included the BMRA ambulance or the BMRA Life One helicopter. Because of the number of detours in the area, the decision was made to transport by helicopter. It’s a 20-minute trip by BMRA Life One helicopter to St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center. Apple River Hospital transported its first patient by helicopter last Wednesday afternoon. The BMRA Life One helicopter is operated jointly by University of Minnesota hospitals, Abbott-Northwestern and St. Paul Ramsey.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Barry Schaefer, pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org Wednesday, July 22: 4 pm Youth Group. Sunday, July 26: 10 am Outdoor Worship Service.
AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryflc.org APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org
948-2867, www.cllutheran.org
JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.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, 715-2689577, www.littlefallschurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.
Wednesday, July 22: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, July 26: 10 am Parking Lot Service, Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1 FM; 7 pm Sunday Night Live! Tuesday, July 28: 5 pm Senior Saints.
LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & Libby Higgins, senior leaders, 715-265-4810 or 715-781-8247, www. livingwordchapel.com
BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, 507-459-1141, Church 715-268-9291, www. balsamlutheranchurch.org
MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org
CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, John Hazen, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, John Hazen, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.derondachurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.
EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Ken Mandley, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am Worship Service live streaming at www. eastbalsam.org. On the homepage, click “YouTube” at the top.
EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, Kathy Pennington, pastor, 715-268-2143, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Sunday, July 26: 10 am In-Person Worship and on Facebook. Tuesday, July 28: 9 am Quilting.
EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www. eastlincolnalliance.com
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy, 715268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org Saturdays: 4 pm Mass Sundays: 10:30 am Mass Wednesdays: 9 am Mass
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), John Wilman, pastor, 715-265-4087 Sunday, July 26: 8 am Worship. Tuesday, July 28: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715269-5126 Sunday, July 26: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship. Monday, July 27: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins This Week. Tuesday, July 28: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor, 715268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewiadventistchurch.org
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws
TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715268-7290, www.oslcamery.org REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-2687283, www.redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website. Sunday, July 26: 10 am Open Air Worship Service at “Weddings at the Shed”, 1343 50th Ave. West of Amery on F, turn left at Deronda on PP, go south about 2 miles to 50th Ave, turn right for about 1/3 mile. Masks highly encouraged.
REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961
Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am.
UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, July 22: 5:30 pm Grades 7-9; 7:15 Grades 10-12. Friday, July 24: 2 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live). Sunday, July 26: 10 am Worship Service. Tuesday, July 28: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study.
WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9am Outdoor Worship/Inclement Weather Servant Hall. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 2181 280th St., Clear Lake , Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors, 715-263-2904
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-2657133, www.jbjsaints.com
ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-268-3800 FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Diane Norstad, pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135, www.flcamery.org Sundays: 9 am Online Worship. Check our website and app for more information.
FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.firstluthclearlake.com Sunday, July 26: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship.
FOREST UNITED METHODIST 1893 County Rd D., Forest, John Hazen, pastor, 715263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane House, pastor, 715-857-5580, www. georgetownlutheran.net GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor, 715263-2164 HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-9482493, www.htocclayton.org IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715-
Self-Examination “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” Lamentations 3:40 NIV
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ocrates’ famous remark that the unexamined life is not worth living is probably an overstatement, but there is certainly a grain of truth in the idea that we should examine our lives, and by this Socrates really meant a moral examination. That is, do our words match up with our deeds? Have we sinned by breaking any of the ten commandments or have we perhaps sinned by omission, by failing to do something we should do? A thorough self-examination might also require us to really question our beliefs about right and wrong. Are there things which we take for granted as permissible which in reality are not. This is where it can be helpful to have a spiritual advisor, someone who can tell us the things which we sometimes refuse to see about ourselves. Sometimes our intuition about
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Virginia “Ginny” Nelson
Myra Johnson
LaVerne Hawkins
Virginia “Ginny” Ruth Nelson, age 97, died on Wednesday, July 15 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI following complications from two strokes. She was born on October 14, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to G George and Lydia (Satterllund) Croner. She grew u up on a farm near Deer P Park, WI. She attended h high school in both New R Richmond and Amery, WI a and graduated from Amery H High School in 1940. Aftter graduating from high sschool, Virginia was a d dental assistant for Dr. Paul L L. Satterlund, Sr., in Amery, W WI. She married Dr. Donald O. Nelson on July 25, 1943 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. After Dr. Nelson returned from the military in the South Pacific they settled in Amery where he practiced dentistry with his father. Together they raised their three children—Annette, Douglas, and Mary Ann. Virginia was an active member of the Congregational Church in Amery. She was a Girl Scout leader and was a 50+ year member of the Legion Auxiliary, serving as both secretary and president of that organization. She belonged to a “Birthday Club” for over 60 years which she enjoyed very much. She was a huge fan of the Minnesota Twins and attended many of their games over the years. Two highlights of her being a Twins fan were attending the 1965 All Star Game and game one of the 1965 World Series, both held at the Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, MN. She enjoyed traveling, reading, playing cards, baking and cooking, and any opportunity to host family and friends in their home. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was known for her compassion, kindness and generosity, and had great love for her family and friends. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Norwood Croner, her daughter, Annette Waggoner, and her husband of 74 years, Dr. Donald O. Nelson. Left to mourn her passing are her children Doug (Kori) Nelson of Amery, WI, and Rev. Mary Ann (Greg) Bowman of Pigeon Falls, WI; son-in-law Peter Waggoner; six grandchildren—Bryce Weaver, Jay (Jill) Weaver, Paige (Matt) Martinson, Brooke (Joe) Wilcox, Brittany Bowman, and Liz Bowman; ten great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends, including long-time friend, Rev. Martha Ann Baumer of Columbus, Ohio. A public graveside service will be held at the Amery Cemetery on Saturday, July 18 at 12:00 p.m. Her daughter, Rev. Mary Ann Bowman, will officiate. For those who attend the graveside service, face coverings and physical distancing are appreciated in respect for all who are in attendance. Please bring your own lawn chair. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Congregational Church, Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County, Northwoods Homeless Shelter, or the Amery Public Library. 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.
Myra Kay Johnson age 72, of Star Prairie, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home in Star Prairie. Myra Kay Johnson was born on September 3, 1947 to H Harold and Phyllis (Kulzer) J Jensen in Osceola Wisc consin. She attend school iin Osceola and graduated c class of 1965. On September 110, 1982 Myra was united in m marriage Leland Johnson. T This marriage was blessed w with 5 children, Darren, D Denae, Dennis, Scott and C Colleen. Myra worked as a ssecretary most of her life a at Motor books in Osceola and finally retiring from the Linds Shoe company in Somerset, WI. Myra enjoyed fishing, her flower gardens, bird watching and her poodles. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Myra is survived by her husband, Leland; children, Darren (Judith), Denae (Chad) Tolzman, Dennis (Barb), Scott (Stacey) and Colleen (Greg) Cook; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and other nieces, nephews and family members. Myra is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Phyllis Jensen; brother, Dellard Jensen; sister, Fay Hudson; grandson, Travis Bottolfson; granddaughter, Jayme Bottolfson; father-in-law, Lloyd Johnson and brother-in-law, Ronald Johnson. Private family interment will take place in the Ramsey Cemetery, Osceola, WI. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.
LaVerne Norman Hawkins passed away Wednesday, July 15th 2020. Born December 5th, 1942 in Clear Lake WI, to parents Norman and Georgia Hawkins where he was r raised on the family farm a graduated in 1962. and A After high school he worked f local farmers until his for e enlistment into the Army i 1964 where he served as a in M Medical Specialist. In 1968 h married his best friend, he M Mary Lou Marciniak, and e enjoyed 51 years of marr riage that provided 4 child dren, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons. In 1971, LaVerne and Mary Lou started farming on property that was previously farmed by Mary Lou’s family and enjoyed the farm life until retirement in 1997, however retirement was never a thought for LaVerne. That same year he began working as a laborer at Friday’s Canning in New Richmond and worked steadily for the next 19 years until 2016. LaVerne’s life passion was his toy tractor collection, attending auctions, working with his friends at Lakeside (Friday’s Canning) and the few things that could get to the soft loving center were his grand and great grand kids. LaVerne is preceded in death by his daughter Amy, parents Norman and Georgia, and sister Vicky Fredrickson. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou, children Ray (Shelley) Hawkins with grandson Michael, Cheryl (Mark) Harshman, David (Mitzi) Hawkins, Granddaughter Abigail (Justin) Nelson with great grandsons Colby and Blake, siblings Ralph Hawkins, Vinita (Don) Essen, Darlene (Darrell) Emerson, Bonnie (Martin) Schwan, Betty Peterson, Norman Jr (Ann) Hawkins, Diane (Art) Seeger along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for LaVerne will be held Sunday, July 19th 2020 from 2-5 pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. There will be a private family burial Monday, July 20th 2020 at the East Lincoln Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
DEATH NOTICES George Wakefield, age 73 of Balsam Lake, died on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home in Balsam Lake. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Mark Branco, age 67 of Amery, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Amery. Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.
Lucille Gust Lucille (Warner) Gust, age 100, died on July 12, 2020 at Willow Ridge Health Care, Amery, Wisconsin. She was born in Black Brook Township, the daughter of Carl and Lena (Ellingson) Warner. She graduate ed from Amery High School iin 1938. She worked at M Miller Hospital, Emporium S Store, and Northern Pacific R Railroad in St. Paul and at F Fabri-Tek and Golden Age M Manor in Amery. In 1946, sshe married Orville Gust a and they raised 5 children iin Deer Park. She is survived by her c children Jerry (Sandy) G Gust, Jane (Russ) Clark, Judy Burnley, Jack (Joanne) Gust, and Sally (Kevin) Christenson; grandchildren Shayne (Dave) Curtis, Tom Gust, Betsy (Andrzej) Pease, Megan Kvapil (Joe), Ryan Clark (Jessica Palumbo), Jon (Carol) Fjalstad, Michael (Amy) Gust, Matthew (Kari) Gust, Dane Christenson, and Isaac Christenson; great grandchildren Emma, Lucy, Maya, David, Quentin, Sam, Luke, Hobey, Finn, Sawyer, Molly, Jack, Leo, Noah, Aaron, and Brynlee; great-great grandchild Violet; sister-inlaw Shirley Buhr, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents Carl and Lena Warner, husband Orville Gust, brothers Leonard Warner, Prescott Warner, Roy Warner, Carl Warner and David Warner, sisters Julia Carlson and Myrtle Warner, and grandson Nathan Christenson. Graveside services will take place on July 20, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park. Please be mindful of social distancing and the wearing of masks. Please bring your own chair. Your prayers and warm remembrances are appreciated. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Willow Ridge Health Care and to Adoray Home Health and Hospice. Memorials are preferred to the Deer Park Library. 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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Sharon Maurer Sharon Leona (Dobberschutz) Maurer, age 73, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Sharon was born on March 25, 1947 in Amery, WI, to Harry and Mildred Dobberschutz. She Married W William Maurer on August 1 1970. They had two 1st, c children, Kelly (Richard) D Despiegelaire and Ginger ( (Kerry) Jensen. In addition, s had 5 grandchildren, she N Nicholas, Dannielle (Daryl), A Alexis, Jacob and Madeline, a 2 great-grandchildren, and E and Braiden. Sharon Ella w preceded in death by was h brother Larry and surher v vived by her sister Verna Pittman. Sharon enjoyed gardening, baking, cake decorating and crocheting. She also liked keeping up with family and friends on social media. Sharon loved to laugh, joke around with her girls and just enjoy life. Sharon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Holy Trinity Methodist Church in Centuria, WI with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake, WI following the service for any who wish to attend. 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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COVID-19 has taken a toll on many local summer and fall festivities. Although nothing can be completely set in stone, as circumstances are constantly changing, organizers of Amery’s Fall Festival have announced a one-day bash is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. During the regular July meeting of the Amery City Council, council members gave their blessing for the event to take place. The move to switch from a multiple day event to a single day is one of a handful of changes attendees will see this year. The carnival will not be pulling into Amery this year; a quilt show and craft fair will not be held. There will still be plenty of fun to be had. A parade, though smaller in size, is being planned. Following the parade, music acts will play on the Danielson stage. The Michael Park area will also feature beer and food trucks are being lined up to provide festival goers with a variety tasty treats. The Queen’s Coronation will take place the evening of Sept. 19. 13 girls entering their junior year at Amery High School are currently participating in the candidate process. You will not see the Queen candidates out selling buttons as they have done in the past. Instead, commemorative Fall FestiDay 2020 buttons will be available for purchase near the beer sales area on the day of the event. Necessary changes will be made to the talent and interview portions of
the competition to accommodate to COVID-19 safety concerns. The Fall Festival Committee is trying very hard to keep safety at the forefront of all decisions being made for the 2020 celebration, while still attempting to provide the annual celebration people look forward to annually. The committee realizes events like the carnival and arts and crafts will be missed. As will tacos, potatoes, burgers and brats sold by beloved nonprofits. It wasn’t taken lightly that area clubs and churches rely on the autumn staple for large chunks of their yearly fundraising. Planners are trying hard to follow guidance from the county health officials when making decisions. It’s more than nonprofits that will feel the effects COVID-19 has had on the weekend. It’s the downtown establishments, restaurants, hotels, gas stations and the actual Fall Festival itself. Fall Festival is a self-funding entity. Any money made from the previous year carries over and with assistance from generous local sponsors a festival is able to take place the following year. Festival planners are not asking for sponsorship donations from area businesses this year. They are aware of the hit that everyone has taken with spring closures. A one day festival will provide a gathering for those who chose to attend, while ensuring funds exist for a large celebration in 2021. Committee members are hopeful the possibility exists that local taverns may sponsor their own tournaments for bean bags, softball, kickball, etc‌ This
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WAS AT my desk in the Press office on Friday, July 3, when most of the staff had the day off. A knock at the door caught my attention so I answered it to discover it was Cal Rolstad. He came by with a subscription payment for the Quad Community Press which covers Lino Lakes, where he lives. He has been following my column for years and he reminded me we did a story on his bricklaying career. He still has the clipping in a booklet that he Gene Johnson carries with him. Cal was born to a farm family in Yellow Medicine County 94 years ago and is proud to have 10 years up on me. I asked him about his philosophy of life and he said, “Just be kind to people. Build friendships that way.” The encouragement gave me a boost for the day. Cal’s wife died several years ago, but his children live nearby in Lino Lakes, which pleases him very much. I CALLED MY publisher friend Charley Najacht following the president’s visit and speech at Mount
Rushmore for the 244th birthday celebration of our nation on the third of July. He said it was a wonderful, peaceful celebration. He thought President Trump delivered a very serious and meaningful message. The fireworks did not cause fires. Neither did the chemicals (so far) from the fireworks pollute any of the waters in the area as opponents claimed it would. The EPA had given prior approval. This is the first time a president had been there to celebrate Independence Day. It turned out to be a major kickoff for the tourist season which businesses were concerned about. Three other presidents have visited Mount Rushmore. They are George Bush, Sr., Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. President Trump said, “There could be no better place to celebrate America’s independence than beneath this magnificent, incredible, majestic mountain and monument to the greatest Americans who ever lived.” He went on to say, “This monument will never be desecrated, these heroes will never be defaced, their legacy will never ever be destroyed, their achievements will never be forgotten and Mount Rushmore will stand forever as an eternal tribute to our forefathers and to our freedom.” I agree with my publisher friend
Charley that monuments and statues erected all over the country need similar protection from lawless vandals who seek to erase our nation’s history. Charley went on to say, “It was an inspiring speech. It had a nonpartisan message devoid of the usual political attacks on his opponents that are so prevalent in the rallies across the country.” IF YOU ARE a small business and qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program and did not apply, you may be pleased to know the application period has been extended to August 8. Our newspaper companies applied and learned that small community banks were the most helpful. The bill does not allow businesses that received previous loans to apply for the second loan, but it may help those who did not apply because of confusion about the use of the funds. If the funds are used properly, most of it is forgivable or becomes a loan at a very low interest rate. So far the Small Business Administration has distributed more than $520 million in PPP loans. It was mid-June before the SBA and the Department of the Treasury finally published clear guidance on forgiveness of loans for business owners who used them to make up for lost business income.
Summer Info: Registration this year can be a bit confusing! Check out the simple how-to on our Summer Reading page at amerylibrary.org/summer-reading. Summer Reading (June 1-July 31): Track your summer reading digitally using Beanstack! Earn a prize & a free book by participating and reading!! Registration info at amerylibrary.org/summer-reading. Summer Performers & Programs: Performances, crafts, author visits, and more!! Online summer programs from Page Turner Adventures! A different weekly theme with daily videos. Registration required weekly for craft supply kits. Videos available all summer, so your child can watch them even if they don't get/want a craft kit! Supply lists will also be featured online (most crafts use household supplies). Find more info on our Summer Reading page at amerylibrary.org/ summer-reading. Page Turner Adventures (Craft Programs): Online weekly events for kids! Visit amerylibrary.org/summer-reading to register for a kids craft kit. Teen Sock Gnomes: Teens!! Make a friendly gnome with us on Zoom! This program is for teens in grades 6-12 on Wednesday, July 29th at 3:00 pm. Sign up for a Teen Sock Gnome craft kit at amerylibrary.org/summer-reading or amerylibrary.org/teens. Teen Assorted Craft Kits: Sign up for a random craft kit for your teen! Visit amerylibrary.org/summer-reading and click on the TEEN posters for more info! Usborne Summer Camps: Online learning mini camps for kids 3-9 with an adult. Wednesdays at 10:30 am (sign up weekly). To sign up or for more info, check out amerylibrary.org/summer-reading.
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Readers of the Amery Free Press are being asked to help recognize the best of everything from food to shopping to best local sports team. An online contest, the Best of the Amery Area, begins its nomination phase. A ballot with over 90 categories goes live at www.theameryfreepress.com/bestof Friday, July 24. Readers are asked to nominate their favorites in seven groups: eating and drinking; arts and entertainment; health and fitness; local; services; shopping and sports and recreation. Readers may nominate in as many or as few categories as they like from July 24 – August 3. If readers nominate at least two candidates in a category, the category will appear on the voting ballot. If only one nomination is received, the category won’t be on the ballot. “It’s not because the one person who was nominated isn’t deserving, we believe to have a contest, you need to have more than one participant,” said publisher Tom Stangl. “So if you are nominating in a category where there might not be a lot of choices, perhaps nominate a second person or place.” After the ballot is finalized, readers will be able to vote for their favorites once a day from August 14 – September 10. The ballot will be in the same spot, www.theameryfreepress.com/bestof. The contest will be conducted exclusively online, with no paper ballots. “When coronavirus entered our lives this spring, we learned to appreciate the local people who do so much to make our community a great place to live,” said Stangl “There are many ways we can support them, nominating and voting for them as the best at what they do is a simple, yet meaningful gesture.” When voting closes on September 10, the results will be tallied and winners will be announced in the Free Press October 21.
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Curbside Pick-up and Returns are still here! The Amery Area Public Library is still serving patrons with curbside pick-up (by appointment only) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Holds for items can be placed via the MORE catalog or by emailing us at curbside@amerylibrary.org. You may call or visit our website amerylibrary. org to schedule your pick-up time. Returns MUST be placed in specially marked bins ONLY on Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM. As always, feel free to call with questions, 715-268-9340. See our website or FB page for more details! Summer Reading is still here! It's not too late to join the fun! 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. 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, Croquet, Flickin' Chicken, 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. Beat the heat indoors with 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. Choose from over 50 fun and challenging puzzles.
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Sure, most people like the comfort and stability of major restaurant chains. You know the menu, you know what to expect, and they’re typically easily accessible right off the highway. Look a bit closer and you could have a whole lot more variety in your own backyard than you’d ever dreamed. The easiest way to eat local is to be adventurous and pop into new and different restaurants around your hometown. From the mom-and-pop diner to the downtown bistro, you will rarely go wrong by taking a few chances. Supporting new restaurants can be a great way to expand your palate, while also helping sustain local jobs.
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Stirred By Humanity Our melting pot is not so hot, as once was thought and planned; The heroes of civil rights and love, don’t all our ways command. Liberty’s statue and its plaque, speaks opportunity for all. For all the good will, looking back, many good efforts, snarled, fall. So, all those welcomed hopeful folk, whether choosing or compelled, each with their purpose and their yoke, tradition and culture held. And race and creed and color too, we recognize and see. In the best of melting pots, it’s true, there is the right to be. Now, labels are helpful for the sake, from toxins to be free, but, beauty, our point of view to make, humanity, you and me. Must a mother warn. “suspicion, scorn, are what you will expect?” Those who care, human rights declare, say, “Treat all with respect.” I want to be your friend, my friend, but you look at me and see, by what you’ve heard, deceiving word, that I’m your enemy. The law has decreed, to humanity heed, but fear and difference rate. What a shame, sadly exclaim, when hearts can’t integrate. Carol Morfitt Welch Amery poetlaureate
Absence of Birds The birds are back; let's share the joy. A fur-footed miscreant caused rash eviction, acting our bird feeder to destroy. Faith creeps back, foe gone, renewed conviction. For days, without bird visitors, I grieved, the brilliant cardinal, perky chick-a-dee, and finch, Time passed, and longing sense perceived, to face the risk, I ventured inch by inch. Replaced the feeder: results: would you guess? Eager birds just flocking to the post, where I hung the new one, my success? Oh, no, they feared and retreated from their host. Then, yesterday, the birds I least desired, touched down; reluctantly, I welcomed them. Hopefully, with fingers crossed, a little flier, with colors I like, would arrive, my gem.
Amery Police Report 07/10/20-07/16/20 07/10/20, 1:04AM, Suspicious activity 07/10/20, 3:01AM, ATV accident with injury alcohol related 07/10/20, 9:00AM, Animal control call 07/10/20, 1:28PM, Juvenile call 07/10/20, 7:30PM, Animal control call 07/10/20, 8:20PM, Welfare check 07/12/20, 1:16AM, Noise complaint 07/12/20, 2:14AM, Disturbance 07/12/20, 12:33PM, Single car Motor vehicle accident 07/12/20, 5:07PM, Assist EMS 07/12/20, 7:22PM, Assist citizen 07/13/20, 1:01AM, Shoplifting call 07/13/20, 6:07PM, 911 hang up 07/13/20, 6:33PM, Suspicious activity 07/13/20, 9:30PM, Animal control call 07/14/20, 12:00PM, Assist other agency 07/14/20, 5:26PM, Suspicious activity 07/15/20, 9:36AM, Traffic control 07/15/20, 11:45AM, Two car motor vehicle accident 07/15/20, 2:20PM, Mental health call 07/15/20, 2:40PM, Juvenile call 07/15/20, 7:42PM, Suspicious activity 07/15/20, 9:45PM, Assist other agency 07/16/20, 2:48AM, Assist other agency 07/16/20, 9:27AM, 911 hang up 07/16/20, 3:27PM, Welfare check 07/16/20, 3:43PM, Driving complaint 07/16/20, 6:47PM, Assist EMS 07/16/20, 7:12PM, Vehicle lock out 07/16/20, 10:13PM, Driving complaint ARRESTS: Keven D. Presley, 42 of Amery. Domestic Abuse – Battery, Domestic Abuse-Disorderly Conduct
Polk County marriage licenses Wesley Thomas Dzieweczynski and Kristy Jo Martinson of St. Croix Falls are to be married August 8, 2020. Robert James Kreft and Candace Kay Lund of Balsam Lake are to be married August 2, 2020. Michael Charles Proctor and Krystal Rene Keesler of Luck were married July 18, 2020. Joel Scott Schmocker and Caitlin Helen Finn of Lake Elmo are to be married July 25, 2020. Matthew John Steele and Jenna Ann Hartl of Newport are to be married August 15, 2020. Maxwell Dane Stephenson of Amery and Maria Grace Novak of Alden are to be married August 8, 2020. Kyle DeWayne Zurn and Rachel Marie Schewe of Clayton are to be married August 8, 2020.
Now, to my delight, the ruddy cardinal, woodpeckers diverse, diligent, took part, purple finch (mostly red) an avian doll, and rose-breasted grosbeak blessed my heart. With delayed fulfillment of my ardent wish, appreciation exceeded former magnitude. If admiring visiting birdies is your dish, you'll concur with my exuberant mood. Carol Morfitt Welch Amery poetlaureate
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Grace Moore Grace Lorraine Barrett was born February 23, 1928 in a farmhouse south of Turtle Lake, WI. She was the middle child of Albert and Margaret (Rae) Barrett. She was baptized and confirmed in the United Brethrren Church in Turtle Lake. S She attended Sunny Brook E Elementary and Turtle L Lake High School until 10th g grade when she transferred tto Barron. Grace graduated ffrom Barron High School iin 1945. After school, Grace w worked in the bank in B Barron. She started dating a long time family friend, M Meredith Moore when he c came home from service. On September 1, 1947, Grace and Meredith were married in the First Methodist Church in Barron, WI. Grace worked in banks again in both Madison, WI and Ames, IA while Meredith attended undergraduate and veterinary school. After vet school, they moved to Medford, WI briefly before settling in Clear Lake in 1955. Meredith and Grace started a veterinary practice and built a house on the edge of town. Grace ran the business side of the vet practice until it was sold in 1977. Grace and Meredith raised 5 children - Laurie, Bruce, Scott, Connie, and Kathy. They were involved in all kids activities from school music and athletics, to ballgames in the church yard, to bottle feeding the lambs for 4H. Grace's door was always open and the coffee pot was always on. Family and friends would stop in for coffee, cookies, a snickers bar, conversation, or song. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hosting parties, and having large family meals. Grace was a woman of strong faith and she was active in the United Methodist Church for 65 years, including church board, finance director, choir director, UMW, and she received the UMW Special Mission Recognition award in 2002. Grace loved to sing and she shared her gift of music with all who knew her. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines chorus and Echo Aires barbershop quartet. Grace was a lifetime learner. Grace's interests include music, investments, real estate, property management, flowers, gardening, canning, sewing, needle point, knitting and crocheting, home design and politics. Later in life, Grace became a long term caregiver to Meredith, her loving husband of 61 years. Grace moved to the Ridgeview apartments in 2006. At the young age of 91, Grace took on a new adventure and moved to assisted living in MN where she met new friends and continued to share her love of music. Grace had a special way of touching people's lives and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Grace is preceded in death by husband, Meredith Moore, daughter and son-in-law Connie and Daniel King, parents Albert and Margaret (Rae) Barrett, siblings Marjorie (Stephen) Shortess, Violet (Glenn) Moore, Gladys (Richard) Benson, Wayne (Norma) Barrett Grace is survived by daughters and sons: Laurie Moore - Minneapolis, MN, Bruce (Helen) Moore Clear Lake, WI, Scott Moore - Hudson, WI, Kathy (Jill) Moore - Savage, MN; grandchildren: Jessica (Chris) Fredericks - Clayton, WI, Jennifer (Tom) Bergmann - Clayton, WI, Jordan (Ed) Reiter - Chippewa Falls, WI, John Moore - Maple Grove, MN, Megan (Brandon) Hacker - Maple Grove, MN, Kristen (Justin) Loeper - New Berlin, WI, Andrew (Allie) King - Madison, WI, Eddie Hoover - Savage, MN, Shawna (Brian) Blazer - Hudson, WI, Tosha Belisle-Bradley Hendersonville, NC, Chad (Colette) Bradley - Hendersonville, NC, Scott (Casey) Bradley - Mills River, NC, Caitlyn (Austin) Nelson - Angier, NC; 20 great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Interment will be a private interment at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Due to Covid-19, Grace's family has decided to postpone a celebration of life until we can safely gather together. Memorials may be sent to Kathy at 4338 N. River Run, Savage, MN 55378. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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Note from AACC Board President: The current situation with COVID-19 has everyone stressed by the changes to what was once “normal”. The Amery Community Center Board of Directors is continually analyzing the situation of the Center being closed or opening. The cost of sanitizing everything after/during each use is astronomical. Hopefully you can appreciate the hesitation for possibly exposing our beloved patrons. Sincerely, Joyce Gullickson Amery Area Community Center history: In the 1980’s the seniors in the Amery area realized there was a need for a place where they could socialize. This center was the result of the work of those seniors and the community. The management of this organization is by the members, all officers must be members when elected by the membership at our Annual Membership Meeting and is not part of any governmental organization. This was a huge undertaking and was very thorough, Articles of Incorporation were filed in 1986 and in 1987 the organization became a 501(c)3; a non-profit organization which can receive tax deductible contributions. This began as Amery Area Senior Citizens, Inc., and has since changed to the Amery Area Community Center. This was to better reflect the mission of providing a place within the community for interaction of various generations through programs, services, meals and social gatherings. The Center attempts to serve the ever changing needs of area residents-always willing to offer new activities or programs. The goal is to provide programs and opportunities for adults in the area. Although, this is not part of a governmental agency, we do have a good relationship with the city and surrounding areas and they contribute to: Membership: Our membership dues are $20 for a calendar year for 21+ adults. You can currently mail your membership dues to 608 Harriman Ave S, Amery WI 54001. Coffee Club: Members meet for coffee daily from 8am-11am. We serve Legacy River Coffee and one cookie for $1.00. Stop in to catch up on the latest news and gossip! Silver Foxes: This group meets Mon, Wed, & Fri at 9:00am for low impact aerobics. Bridge: Bridge groups meet at various times
throughout the week. We offer contract & party bridge. Call the center at 715-268-6605 for more information. Pool: Our pool groups meet on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:00 for tournament play! They are always looking for more players! Cribbage: Stop in for some fun and learn cribbage! This is a laid back group and are willing to teach as they play. Line Dancing: A new group that meets on Mon & Fri at 10am. They have a lot of fun learning new dances and are always looking to expand the group. They are currently meeting at the bandshell at Michael Park and would love to see all of you there! Polish Poker: A fast paced dice game that is so easy to play! Stop in and check it out on Friday mornings after we re-open! B-I-N-G-O: Bingo meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for a friendly yet competitive game! Fitness Center: Our fitness center offers a variety of equipment including a treadmill, elliptical machine & recumbent bike all for an additional $10 per month with membership. Pay as you go, no hidden fees or contracts! Other activities: We are always seeking new activities and ideas. Please contact the Center if you have a new idea; such as Scrabble or a new card game; in addition to the activities listed we offer Mah-Jong, Quilting, Knitting & Crocheting, 500 Cards, Hand & Foot, Stamping & Scrapping group, Alzheimer’s Group meetings & Memory Café. All the of these activities are what our members are currently showing interest in at this time. ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS Did you know that by telling us our volunteer hours not only at the Center but in the community, it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Share your hours with us monthly at 715-268-6605 or email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com. Due to COVID– 19, the Center is currently closed; however you are welcome to call Jen at 715-268-6605 and leave a message and she will get back to you as soon as she can or email her at aaccjen@outlook.com. Hope to see you all soon!
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Jacob Fansler, Deer Park, graduated Salutatorian from Liberty Classical Academy, White Bear Lake, MN on June 1, 2020. He is the son of Don Fansler, and Mary Goldsmith-Fansler. Jacob attended Amery Schools from Pre-K through 9th grade, then transitioned to Liberty Classical Academy. He was also awarded the Liberty Lion’s “Roar of Excellence” award for best Rhetorician of the year. Jacob has been accepted to the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN for Pre-Med. classes in the fall.
Gloria Lansin from the Amery Woman’s Club (AWC) submitted the work of AWC in Community Improvement around the environment and recycling efforts in the Amery area, including Earth Day Celebrations in Clear Lake and Amery, 4H planting of over 400 trees, recycling bins distributed in the Amery area, and information distribution at the Amery Farmers Market. Nell Anderson, President of Amery Woman’s Club, is presenting Gloria’s Committee with $50 from the Wisconsin State GFWC, and $500 from the National GFWC, Greater Federation of Woman’s Club. SUBMITTED
Gloria Lansin receiving two checks from Nell Anderson, President of the AWC.
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Summer is upon us and it’s time to do something fun. Some people head to the lake or cabin when their chores are done. I hit the road in search of beautiful gardens to meander through. I wanted to give you information on some gardens that are easily visited in a one day road trip. Here are some of my favorites. My number one one-day road trip garden has to be the Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden in Duluth. This garden has one of the largest displays of roses I’ve seen. It is free to visit and parking is free. If you like to walk, it is Garden connected to the Boardwalk. The garVariety dens look out on Lake Superior with beautiful spots to sit and take in all Julie Kuehl their beauty. I have found it a wonderPolk County ful place to get away from any worries Master and just enjoy what Mother Nature Gardener and some hard working volunteers are able to maintain in a very unforgiving winter environment. So head to Duluth, enjoy the beauty of the garden and maybe stop in enjoy a nice lunch along the lake. There are two really terrific gardens in St. Cloud along the Mississippi River – the Munsinger Garden (a beautiful 14 acre informal garden with lovely meandering paths) and the Clemens Garden – made up of six more formal gardens. They are open daily from 7AM – 10PM. For more information checkout www.munsingerclemens.com The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska has something for everyone. Run by the University of Minnesota it world renowned. 1200 acres comprise the gardens. Whether you want a sensory garden, herb
garden, or something else you will find it here. Because of COVID reservations are required. Check their website at www.ARB.UMN.EDU For those of you familiar with Como Park in St. Paul, a must see is the ever changing Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Ordway Japanese Garden. I have been going to the Conservatory since first coming to the Cities from a small town in SW Minnesota. It was always a favorite during long winters. They recently were able to reopen with some restrictions. The require a reservation (you can have up to 4 people) and you will need to wear a mask. There is a nominal charge of $3. Check it out at www.comozooconsevatory.org The final day trip I suggest is in La Crosse at the La Crosse International Friendship Garden. This is a great international garden located on 1.2 acres at Riverside Park in La Crosse. So when these long days of not going out get to you, try taking a day trip to a garden and enjoy the beauty Mother Nature and some diligent gardeners have to offer. Until then keep your shovel in the dirt and keep playing. Any comments contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com
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** THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. WE ARE CONSULTING SEVERAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE LATEST RECOMMENDATIONS. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A PLAN SET IN PLACE BEFORE WE OPEN. OUR TENTATIVE OPEN DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1ST, BUT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ** Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing a task or set of tasks. Are you one that procrastinates or one that likes to get the task done right away? I am sure we all have procrastinated at some point in our lives. What can we do to stop the cycle and get our tasks or jobs done on time without that dreaded black cloud looming over us? James Clear has some great suggestions in his article “How to Stop Procrastinating.” Starting with why do we procrastinate; imagine having two selves, Present-Self and Future-Self, when you create a task for yourself, you make plans for your Future-Self; the Future-Self sees value in long-term rewards. Present-Self is the part that actually has to take action and really likes instant gratification! There are a few steps we can take; 1) Make the rewards of taking action more immediate by only doing the thing you love while doing the thing you procrastinate on. 2) Make the consequences of procrastination more immediate; for example, by having someone to help hold you accountable for exercising. 3) Design your future actions by creating a “commitment device,” for example build an emergency fund by setting up an automatic transfer to your savings account. And lastly, 4) Make the task more achievable. If your task is easier at the start it will be easier to continue doing; start out with a task that is two minutes or less, this helps you overcome procrastination by making it easy to starting a task that you can’t say no to. Remember to be consistent; set small goals each day, focus on the task at hand and then move to the next task and finish that one and so on, seeing
We are open for clients to pick up food on Mondays from 9:00-12:00 noon; Thursdays between the hours of 3:00 – 6:00p.m. The Amery Food Pantry is an authorized food distributor in the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and can now provide no-cost groceries for households that have incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL). People who have lost jobs or income may obtain a monthly share of American-grown meat, vegetables, fruit, juice, and more from a TEFAP food pantry. Before June 1, 2020, TEFAP’s qualifying income threshold was 185% FPL. Enrollment is confidential and simple. The Pantry will provide food on the day of application, and once each month as long as the household’s income qualifies them to participate. Proof of address and identification are required; proof of income is not. If you do not currently have an appointment, please call 715 268-5999 ahead of time to make an appointment, to enroll or to leave a message. Your call will be returned. We are packing generic boxes of food according to household size for our clients. Boxes will be available for pick-up outside at your appointment time. If you have any special dietary needs or allergies, please let staff know or leave a message. We will again be accepting food donations from individuals, churches, organizations, businesses etc. at our location. You may bring in donations during our open hours listed above. Or call 715 268-5999 to make an appointment, especially is it is a large donation. Monetary donations may be made to: Amery Food Pantry P. O. Box 64 Amery, WI 54001.
your previous progress is a great way to trigger your next action. 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 • We look forward to the day when we can all gather again and have you all participate in our daily activities at the center such as Coffee Club, Silver Foxes, Bridge, Pool, Cribbage, the Fitness Room, Line Dancing, Scrapping & Stamping, Mah-Jong, Polish Poker, Bingo and many more! If you have any questions about any of these activities please contact me at 715-268-6605; leave a message and I will get back with you as soon as I can or email me at aaccjen@outlook.com
• ALL RENTALS AT THIS TIME ARE ON HOLD; however, when we re-open and you are looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party. For the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-2686605 and leave a message 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! Jen Tyman, Interim Director
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Deer invasion? Yes the deer are beautiful animals to drive around looking for in the fields but, now it seems that I have a doe and fawn that has taken up residency in my front yard. The attached picture is what I woke up to recently. In the past they always helped themselves to nibbling on our apple trees, which irritated us. Now they are treating themselves to my flowers. I know they are probably sweet treats but I would like to have some beauty to look at instead of just stems! It sounds like the deer invasion has hit many households. “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s Pounding featured business is the Amery Area Commuthe nity Center. As of right Pavement now, the center is closed with the current situaPam Humpal tion of COVID-19. Once they re-open, the Amery Community Center offers rental of a great facility plus many weekly activities such as Bridge, Pool, Cribbage, Line Dancing, BINGO, Fitness Center, and most importantly, socializing with fellow members. The Amery Area Community Center is located on Harriman Ave in Amery. Have you been fishing lately? I love to fish. But this kind of fishing does not require any poles or bait. The Amery Community Club welcomes you to join the Amery Fish Finder promotion. Simply visit the participating businesses to find out the name of their fish, fill out your entry form, and drop it off for a chance to win up to $100 Amery Scrip Money. Entry forms can be picked up and also dropped off at the Amery Free Press office, Chet Johnson Drug, and Worn Again. Entry deadline is August 14, with the random drawing on August 21. Good Luck and have fun! Think Local! As you may already seen,
we have a couple of pages in this issue emphasizing how important it is to shop local. This is a 4-week campaign that we will have in the paper. Businesses that would like to be a part of the upcoming “Think Local” pages please give me a call today to sign up. And remember, Support Your Local Businesses! Congratulations to Nilssen’s for celebrating 117 years in business. During their Anniversary Sale, your can pick up great savings on a variety of items plus sign up for a chance to win a year’s supply of milk or ice cream, or $50 in groceries. Plus enjoy a delicious cookout of brats/ hot dogs, chips, and pop for just $1.00. Stop by Nilssen’s in Clear Lake this week for Anniversary savings! And Music In The Park continues this Thursday at 6pm with a Tribute to the King-Elvis Presley with Steve Marcio. The entertainment is held in Michael Park each Thursday through August. Bring your lawn chair and treats for a fun night at the park. Yes we have rescheduled the benefit for my grandson, Bentley, to Saturday, August 15, from 2-6pm at the Amery Ice Arena. The afternoon will be filled with raffles, live auction, silent auction, gun raffles, kids activities, and a free-will donation for appetizers. Monetary donations are also accepted at Bremer Bank in Amery. Thank you to everyone who has kept Bentley in the their thoughts and prayers…we appreciate it! Have a great week…keep smiling, it keeps everyone guessing what you have been up to!
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Week 9 – July 13-19, 2020
A Flight: Low Gross – Sheryl Forshier 89 Low Net – Jody Waterman 72 Low Putts – Kathy McIntosh 32 Game of the Day – Sheryl Forshier B Flight: Low Gross – Susan Olson 92 Low Net – Anna Waterman 70 Low Putts – Shirley Schmidt 32 Game of the Day – Dianne Berg C Flight: Low Gross – Karen Smith 110 Low Net – Vicky Dorso 73 Low Putts – Jan Reichert 29 Game of the Day – Lou John Birdie: Anna Waterman (#15) Chip-Ins: Kathy McIntosh (#13), Susan Olson (#1), Anna Waterman (#15), Dianne Berg (#9), Jan Reichert (#9)
Amery 9-Hole Ladies Golf League July 15, 2020 Division A Low Gross – Katie Rinehart 48 Low Net – Tracy Anderson-Claussen 39 Low Putts – Tracy Anderson-Claussen 12 Game Of The Day – Katie Rinehart Division B Low Gross – Tie, Susan Olson & Gwen Wold 52 Low Net – Amanda Wold 33 Low Putts – Heidi Maupin 15 Game Of The Day – Gwen Wold Division C Low Gross – Ore Schock 59 Low Net – Melissa Russo 36 Low Putts – Melissa Russo 17 Game Of The Day – Linda Mullendore
A Flight: Low Gross – Jessica Smith 45 Low Net – Emma Eggert 33 Low Putts – Barb Roy 16 Game – Jessica Smith B Flight: Low Gross – Jody Hadac 52 Low Net – Jen Nitchey 34 Low Putts – Cindy Lundmark 14 Game – Jody Hadac C Flight: Low Gross – Amy Lundgren 54 Low Net – Marie Bannink, Margie Stary, Melissa Buhr, Marianne Lillie 34 Low Putts – Marie Knutson 16 Game – Amy Lundgren D Flight: Low Gross – Lori Peterson 56 Low Net – Cindy Johnson 30 Low Putts – Jan Bergren, Andrea Legut 14 Game – Lori Peterson Birdie(s): Barb Roy (#5), Ann Minor (#9) Angry Birdies (37) defeat Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore (37.75) Rowdy Rebels (37.5) defeat Backwoods Hackers (37.8) Happy Hookers (36) defeat 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It (38.75) Sharks (34.8) defeat Goof Balls (35.75) Golf Bags (34.6) defeat Slice Girls (38.66) Chipper Chicks (34.2) defeat Wild Whackers (36.75 Standings: 1st – Golf Bags, Angry Birdies 3rd – Rowdy Rebels, Sharks 5th – Happy Hookers, Chipper Chicks, 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It 8th – Whild Whackers, Goof Balls, Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore 11th – Slice Girls, Backwoods Hackers
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COLLEGE HONORS WITC ((WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
Scholarship Recipients Amery, WI Abigail Braaten, Brigadier General Arvid M and Mona J Flanum Scholarship Ashley Gronlund, Robert Knowles Scholarship Alexa Luedtke, St. Croix Valley Home Builders Association Scholarship Madeline Luedtke, Onan Family Scholarship (NR) Melissa Solomonson, First National Community Bank Scholarship Annie West, Judy Stafsholt Scholarship Centuria, WI Bridgette Lofgren, Judy Stafsholt Scholarship Clear Lake, WI Julianna Rosen, Onan Family Scholarship (NR) Mitchell Witthoft, Twin City ISA Automation Scholarship Deer Park, WI Nicholas Tryon, Hayward Musky Festival Queen’s Scholarship Frederic, WI Emma Ekstrand, Charlie and Juanita Peterson Scholarship Noah Nyquist, St. Croix Valley Home Builders Association Scholarship Noah Nyquist, WITCRice Lake Construction and Cabinetmaking Scholarship Jill Wilson, E. Jean Bruegl Scholarship Luck, WI Jessica Mattson, Erin Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship Courtney Sandstrom, Judy Stafsholt Scholarship Julianna Thompson, Marshfield Clinic Health System Healthcare Scholarship Osceola, WI Sydney Graves, John & Mattie Iverson Family Scholarship Allison Hacken, E. Jean Bruegl Scholarship Lynell Hillstead, LBC Scholarship Christina Jonas, Judy Stafsholt Scholarship Hannah Kautz, LBC Scholarship Kaitlyn Rice, Gerry Middag Memorial Scholarship Osceola, WI April Simmons, Perry O. Kepler Memorial Scholarship Michael Wurst, Andrew Mortel Family Scholarship Star Prairie, WI Desiree Marik, Woodcraft Industries Scholarship Turtle Lake, WI McKenna Filter, Health Careers Scholarship Christy Hansen, Onan Family Scholarship (RL)
Christy Hansen, Sanmina-SCI Enclosure Systems Scholarship Hannah Orf, Sid and Grace Horman Scholarship Hannah Orf, WITC King/Pich Scholarship Turtle Lake, WI Randall Selle, Norbert Halbur Memorial Scholarship Colleen Stanley, Charlie and Juanita Peterson Scholarship
UW-GREEN BAY
Spring Honors List Amery, WI Jenna Laqua, Semester Highest Honors, Polk Clayton, WI Ashley Stafne, Semester Highest Honors, Barron Turtle Lake, WI Katlyn Ziemann, Semester Honors, Polk
UW-STOUT
Spring Graduates Amery, WI Jacklyn Cain, BS Dietetics Joshua Geigle, BS Packaging Paul Hill, MS Manufacturing Engineering Centuria, WI Cole Garvey, BS Manufacturing Engineering Clayton, WI Jami Donath, MS School Counseling Dresser, WI Sophia Aguilar, BS Environmental Science Casey Mikl, BS Business Administration Frederic, WI Nicole Nelson, BS Health Wellness & Fitness Luck, WI Mollie Hanson, BS Management Connelly Helms, BS Engineering Technology Markell Ramich, BS Early Childhood Education Milltown, WI Erik Nelson, BS Construction Osceola, WI Tracee Bishop, BS Human Develpm & Family Std St. Croix Falls, WI Megan Kerkow, BS Environmental Science Brenna Sullivan, BS Graphic Communications Star Prairie, WI Mark Hoffman, BS Mechanical Engineering
UW-RIVER FALLS
Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI Celia Becker, Art Lori Becker, Elementary Education Adrianna Dietrich, Computer Science & Info System Marlee Dietrich, Environmental Science Peter Elwood, Food Science & Technology
Megan Garves, Biology Sarah Gilbertson, Biomedical and Health Science Grace Grimm, Accounting Tyler Henk, Business Administration Kincaid Hughes, Business Administration Dylan Johnson, Broad Field Social Studies Johanna Knutson, Communication Studies Leah Lyman, Biology Dani Meyer, Fine Arts Elijah Newton, Food Science & Technology Kylee Olson, Elementary Education Anthony Riemenschneider, Broad Field Social Studies Ryan Van Blaricom, Criminology Essie Whitehead, Animal Science Balsam Lake, WI Alex Binfet, Health & Human Performance James Mullin, Data Science Centuria, WI Barbara Qualle, Social Work Jose Rodriguez, Psychology Clayton, WI Claire Eckert, Stage and Screen Arts Rachel Gust, Broad Field Social Studies Clear Lake, WI Marissa Altendorfer, Vocal/General - K-12 Bailey Blanchard, Accounting Maggie Buhr, Elementary Education Joseph Espeseth, Computer Science & Info System Katherine Petersen, Food Science & Technology Calvin Rosen, Business Administration Kara Standaert, Social Work Megan Zimmer, Accounting Cushing, WI Aaron Riley, Geographic Information Science Deer Park, WI Brooke Keilen, Elementary Education Dresser, WI Shiloh Sather, Communication Sciences and Disorders Angelique Tretsven, Marketing Communications Frederic, WI Kendra Erickson, Business Administration Trent Kuechenmeister, Conservation&Environ Planning Gregory Peterson, English Stacy Tido, Psychology Annaleise Wright, Marketing Communications Luck, WI Jared Hunter, Business Administration Milltown, WI RaeAnna Johnston, Animal Science Osceola, WI
Ashton Anderson, Animal Science Isaiah Bryn, Physics Eirinn Collins, Animal Science Donya Fehlen, Marketing Communications Connor Grant, Marketing Communications Jack Ince, History Mikayla Johnson, English Malysha MacFarland, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Rebecca Morrison, Fine Arts Rachel Nelson, Agricultural Education Aaron Neperud, Chemistry Sara Ollig, Marketing Communications Kelly Ortega, Marketing Communications Isabella Osterbauer, Art Education Lindsey Pennel, Biology Thomas Schell, Music Devon Sundt, Stage and Screen Arts Josiah Vitalis, Instrumental/General K-12 St. Croix Falls, WI Reagan Hoverman, Journalism David Tompsett, Geography Joseph Ward, Business Administration Star Prairie, WI Kayla Hoff, Business Administration Hallie Kaczmarski, Health & Human Performance Braeden Lange-Green, Health & Human Performance Benjamin Mortensen, Biology Erin Peterson, Business Administration Caleb Riemenschneider, Fine Arts Turtle Lake, WI Makayla Fagerlin, Elementary Education Adam Jenkinson, English Jaclyn Lee, Business Administration
Clayton, WI Catherine A Hoffman, Junior, Education & Human Service Pro, Psychology B A Sc Cushing, WI Joseph Ohnstad, Sophomore, UMD-Swenson College of Science and Engineering, Pre Industrial Engineering Deer Park, WI Aleena P Krueger, Freshman, Education & Human Service Pro, Pre Psychology Dresser, WI Miss Riley A Haugen Carlson, Junior, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Management B B A Johnathan F Schaefer, Junior, College of Liberal Arts, Journalism B A Grady M Tank, Senior, UMD-Swenson College of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering BSME Keegan T Tank, Freshman, College of Liberal Arts, Enviro, Sustain & Geog B A Osceola, WI Tucker J Hazzard, Senior, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Marketing Analytics B B A, Finance BBA Ms Ceridwen A Snell, Freshman, College of Liberal Arts, Undeclared St. Croix Falls, WI Claire H Scharfenberg, Junior, School of Fine Arts, Music Education B Mus Star Prairie, WI Mackenzie R Jessen, Senior, UMD-Swenson College of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering B S M E Turtle Lake, WI Ms Taylor R Schneider, Senior, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Marketing BBA
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
Spring Dean’s List Emma Denotter, Clayton, WI
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
UW-EAU CLAIRE
President’s List
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Mary Davis, Amery, WI
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - DULUTH
Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI Griffin M Bryan, Junior, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Finance BBA Miss Madelyn R Granica, Freshman, UMD-Swenson College of Science and Engineering, Undeclared Bennett F Hellie, Sophomore, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Pre Business Carl D Oman, Senior, UMD-Swenson College of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering BSME
Amery, WI Autumn Cernohous, Education and Human Sciences Lane Christensen, Business Centuria, WI Reid Jones, Business Clayton, WI McKenna Larson, Arts and Sciences Clear Lake, WI Jessica Monsebroten, Nursing and Health Sciences Dresser, WI Brett Swanson, Business Rachel Swanson, Nursing and Health Sciences Frederic, WI Britta Williamson, Education and Human Sciences
Luck, WI Matthew Lane, Arts and Sciences Morgan Pfaff, Education and Human Sciences Kalvin Watt, Arts and Sciences Osceola, WI Travis Bentler, Business Jack Feldt, Nursing and Health Sciences Anna Uzpen, Nursing and Health Sciences Colter White, Education and Human Sciences St. Croix Falls, WI Bethany Kalpin, Education and Human Sciences Ruthie Stewart, Education and Human Sciences Brooke Swenson, Education and Human Sciences Turtle Lake, WI Elizabeth Anderson, Business Kelcy Coleman, Arts and Sciences Cassidy Fredrick, Arts and Sciences
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MANKATO
Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI Brett Forrest, Honor List Jeremy Loger, High Honor Clayton, WI Abigal VanHeuklom, Honor List Dresser, WI Tanner Johnson, High Honor Heather Slechta, Honor List Grace Ulrich, High Honor Isabelle Ulrich, High Honor Osceola, WI Mariah Gaglio, High Honor Emily Hall, Honor List Jackson Lalim, High Honor Courtney Miller, Honor List Hayley Palmsteen, Honor List Skylar Samples, Honor List
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Spring Dean’s List Amery, WI Michaela Ann Erickson, 3, Genetics (AGLS) Dresser, WI Jeremy Jonathan Cermin, 4, Mechanical Engineering Karter A. McNutt, 2, Mechanical Engineering Madison Marie Roemhild, 4, Industrial Design Frederic, WI Kinzie Lee Matz, 4, Dietetics (H SCI)
COSTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
President’s List Alyssa Antolak, Marine Science Major, Deer Park, WI
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PART-TIME CUSTODIAN We are actively searching for an individual to fill a Part-Time Custodial position for 29 hours per week beginning August 24, 2020. This position is for general cleaning with minimal lifting required. Candidates must be available to work afternoon/ evening hours with some flexibility and must be able to pass a background check. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Craig Hohlfeld at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2033 or chohlfeld@turtlelake.k12.wi.us.
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Practice Starts August 17th
Send letter of interest and include experience and qualifications, or contact Mr. Dale Rosen by e-mail at drosen@clwarriors.org or by phone at 715-2632113 if interested in any of the above positions.
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Requirements: • High School Diploma. • Basic knowledge of skills and rules for sports teams • Understanding of sports competition scheduling
To Apply, send Letter of Interest with references to: Edward Cerney, District Administrator Clayton School District P.O. Box 130 • 236 Polk Ave. W. Clayton, WI 54004-0130 cerneye@claytonsd.k12.wi.us Deadline to Apply: July 23, 2020
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Public shares thoughts with Board of Education concerning school re-opening BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Twice over the past week Amery High School housed those awaiting the announcement of what school may look like in the fall. Before District Administrator Shawn Doerfler shared the plans, the public was welcome to give comments pertaining to the situation. Those gathered expressed their thoughts on in-person and virtual learning as well as the wearing of masks. The first to speak was Amery High School principal, Josh Gould. “I think I can say on behalf of everyone at the school district everyone misses the kids a great deal and of course everybody wants school to start. There is no substitute for face-to-face education; we have all learned that, as has our entire country. With that said, looking at the parents and staff results from the survey, it is very obvious everybody is hoping for five days back in the buildings. As the principal of this building I would like to point out that it is going to be very challenging to follow all of the guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, Public Health, etc. 480+ students in here, 40+ staff-it will be very challenging for social distancing,” said Gould. He said the district is in no position to hire more teachers to allow for smaller class sizes. He said from his standpoint the only thing that can be done of the recommendations completely and effectively is to wear masks. Next, Gould read a letter from High School teacher Ramona Lockwood who was unable to attend. “The CDC guidelines are very clear that masks and
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social distancing help reduce the spread of this deadly virus. All students and staff should be required to wear masks, except the babies and toddlers in Clubhouse. In addition, the students in grades 6-12 should have a rotation hybrid schedule so there are fewer students in the building at a time. We have invested heavily in technology over the years, now is the time we should take advantage and utilize what we have available to help reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Lockwood. She has great concerns that class sizes do not allow for social distancing. She also asked for a virtual learning option to be implemented. “These are unusual times and we need to be flexible,” Lockwood said. Lockwood said after speaking with her grandmother, who is almost 90, she learned that years ago schools were frequently closed due to polio and flu outbreaks. She said, “With all the technology and medical advances we have forgotten that previous generations have also lived through pandemics. It is important for us to keep
perspective and keep the safety of our students, staff and community at the forefront of all of our decisions.” High School Tara Rose spoke on behalf of herself and her husband, who teachers as well. She voiced their desire for social distancing and mask wearing. “As Mr. Gould said, we have 480+ kids. I just can’t see a way for us to social distance with the amount of students, space and staff that we have. So to me, a mask is the greatest safety precaution we have.” Rose said her and her husband’s parents watch their children at times when they work and coach. “So to say that my husband and I are a little anxious to come back to school and put not only ourselves, but our families at risk, is an understatement. We would feel much more comfortable with stronger precautions in place,” she said. High School staff member Heidi Williamson said, “This situation has been really hard to navigate and deal with because it is really politically charged and we are constantly seeing shifting and conflicting
data and you know people can use whatever data exists to support whatever side of the argument they sit on.” She echoed Rose’s feelings on mask wearing. “I have resigned myself to doing is the following motto: ‘Do the least harm.’ and in order to do that I asked myself, ‘What if I am wrong?’ If we wear a mask and we find out it didn’t actually help prevent the spread, then what are we wrong? We have looked silly, we may have been uncomfortable, but if we don’t require masks and we find out it did help prevent the spread-what if we are wrong?” Stacy Bosley thanked the administration and board for the enormous amount of time they have put into the planning of re-opening schools and echoed the previous statements on mask wearing, as did high school office employee Kari Sattre who said her mother-in-law was diagnosed with COVID-19 the previous week. On the flip side, a community member stood before the board July 13 and said, “I am going to give you two numbers: .06 and .12 microns is how small
COVID-19 is. N95 masks will filter up to .3-masks don’t work.” She expressed her concern for oxygen depravation for those required to wear masks, especially school bus drivers. She said young kids would “mess with their masks” more than actually properly wearing it. A week later, High School teacher Sam Bosley said he disagreed with statements about masks not working and said they are effective in reducing the spread of the virus. Doerfler read a letter sent in by Tanya Seeger. “I have many concerns about Amery Schools opening during the pandemic. It appears many kids under the age of 20 experience little to no symptoms of COVID-19. If infected without symptoms, the school setting is the ideal set up for super spreading. By hosting such an environment the school district is putting the entire community at risk,” said Seeger. She wrote with hopes the school district would provide an option for virtual learning. Dayna Prindle, a Special Education instructor for the district said it is very important for her students to have the consistency of physically being in school. She wondered though, how some of them would be able to keep on masks. Parent Jeff Smith said, “I know my kids are going to benefit by being here and being in front of a teacher and being around friends.” In closing community comments July 13, School Board President Chelsea Whitley said, “It sounds like we are all in agreement that students need to go back to school and that the best education is face to face. There is no debate about that. It is just a question of how do we do it?”
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cohorts (same group of students in one classroom) thus, wearing masks when traveling through hallways. Grades 6-12 will wear masks in classrooms as well. District Administrator Shawn Doerfler said a lot changed over the past week. He said last week, one school in Polk County was implementing mandatory mask wearing. It was also the only school with that requirement in CESA 11 (39 schools of northwest Wisconsin). This week had 9 out of 39 schools move to mask requirements. “There is a lot of conversation going on. My estimation is by September 1, you will see close to 39 out of 39,” said Doerfler. “If we are going back to school five days a week and we really can’t reasonably expect to social distance and we are not wearing masks, we are asking for trouble,” he said. Doerfler read off a list of national chain businesses that are now requiring masks in their stores. There will be exceptions made to the mask requirements for those with conditions making mask wearing difficult. Board member Erin Hosking supported masks. She said by saying masks
are only recommended, you might see maybe 50% of students wearing them. Board member Char Glenna said, “I echo Erin’s sentiments that we want kids in school five days a week, we know we need them here for their best education. When you talk about private businesses wearing masks, saying it is because research shows it slows the spread of the virus, I would argue that may not be the entire reason those places require masks. They want customers to feel safe. I have a strong problem with putting masks on our children and reopening schools SAFELY; I think it would be SAFER not SAFELY because that gives people a very false sense of security.” Glenna said it is their job as a board to write policy, then it has to be figured out how and who will enforce policies. “Are we creating more problems by mandating something for kids 100% versus based on ‘What if’,” said Glenna. Hosking said, “I think we understand that not everyone is going to be happy if we require masks or don’t, there are going to be people upset. Ultimately our staff does not have a choice other than quitting their job. I feel like we need to help make it safer. As much as this is
going to make some people upset, we do have the option of distance learning for those refusing to participate with wearing masks, but I feel like we need to honor the requests of our staff.” 557 families responded to a survey that covered topics concerning virtual learning last spring and the future of schooling in the fall. Of those, 500 said they were likely or certain they would send their children back to school in the fall. Doerfler said a majority of responses showed families wanted their children in school five days a week and did not want them required to wear masks. The largest complaint from families concerning virtual learning had to do with internet issues. Doerfler said internet issues were not the fault of any local internet providers, but instead the problem was due to the fact that an overwhelming amount of people were trying to learn and work from home. Board member Char Glenna asked if there was an option on the table for those not comfortable with sending their children back to school. “Absolutely, positively,” responded Doerfler. 151 district employees participated in a similar survey. Doerfler said employ-
ees do have safety concerns regarding returning to school. Responses to the survey question “As a staff member, I would feel safer if the following measures were implemented in the fall” saw the highest checks next to the answers: Social distancing is in place and Staff wear masks Board member Dale Johnson asked, “Are we aware of any staff that would not want to come back to school because of COVID-19?” Doerfler said, “No one has declared that intent to me or any district principal that I am aware of. Are there folks that are concerned? I would say with certainty there is, but no one has articulated, ‘I am not coming back to school.’” District leaders from all Polk County schools have been meeting to come up with a similar plan to roll out for students to return to school. Over the past week, schools have been sharing the information with their district’s families. Guidance received from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Polk County Health Department and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association helped form school re-opening decisions.
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The chart above shows the WIAA’s take on determining risk levels. If implemented, games for some sports could be up in the air if their county or an opponent’s county is declared high risk on Wednesday of game week.
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Pierce and St. Croix). If the district chooses to follow WIAA and Polk County Health recommendations, schools in high-risk counties will have less competition. School Board President Chelsea Whitley asked, “So practices will continue along and every game will be tentative based on Wednesday?” “Correct. Every week is going to look different,” said Fern. “We are really working with Polk County Health to make decisions in terms of completion. So, if we are considered a high risk county, which we are right now, and we are going to play a team in St. Croix County, we cannot play that game because right now at
least one of the schools is considered high risk,” said Fern. He said MBC athletic directors are meeting July 21 to talk about things. Fern said, “This is a fluid situation. We are really going to rely on Polk County Health.”
‘Every week is going to look different.’ Jeff Fern Amery Athletic Director “I honestly do not foresee a championship season for fall statewide. To be completely honest I see it being local controlled. But no decisions have been made at this time,” said Fern. Fern said there is an opportunity to play teams our athletes normal-
ly would not. He used football as an example saying if Polk County was considered moderate risk, but was set to play a team in a county considered high risk; a possibility exists Amery could play a Lakeland conference team who also has 11-man football. “We could try to work something out to give our kids an opportunity to play,” said Fern. He said he has seen different proposals in other areas of the state including the consideration of moving fall sports to the spring and spring sports to the summer. Fern said, “We want to give kids competition. They were robbed of winter championship seasons last year and obviously robbed of their spring season, but how are we going to do this safely?”
“What we want you to remember is that the virus has not changed; when you physically distance, wear a cloth face covering, limit your trips, and wash your hands, you are practicing the best health measures to protect yourself against COVID-19,” said the DHS. The risk classification is determined by burden (case rate) and trajectory (case change), which are based on confirmed COVID-19 cases. The COVID-19 activity level map that features burden and trajectory indicators are based on whether the burden status is low, moderate, moderately high, or high and whether trajectory status is significantly shrinking, growing, or have no statistically significant change. Burden is the total number of cases per 100,000 Wisconsin residents in the last two weeks. Case rate greater than 10, but less than or equal to 50, equals low burden. Case rate greater than 10, but less than or equal to 50, equals moderate burden. Case rate greater than 50, but less than or equal to 100, equals moderate high burden. Case rate greater than 100, equals high burden. Trajectory is the percent change from previous to current week and p-value (indicates statistical significance) from a test against the percent change equal to zero. Trajectory Statuses Value are classified as follows: Shrinking: Percent change in cases is less than or equal to negative 10 percent, and p-value is less than 0.025. Growing: Percent change in cases is greater than or equal to 10 percent, and p-value is less than 0.025. No Significant Change: Any other conditions besides those that meet the "shrinking" or "growing" statuses described above. Low burden and either shrinking or no significant change for trajectory would equal a county being defined as “Low Risk.” Counties classified as “Medium Risk” would have low burden and growing trajectory, moderate burden and shrinking or no significant change trajectory or moderately high burden with shrinking trajectory. All other combinations of burden and trajectory would classify a county as being “High Risk.” The DHS updates data each Wednesday by 2 p.m. As of Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Polk County was indicated as “High Risk” along with 59 others. “Medium Risk” counties are: Dunn, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Ashland, Vilas, Florence, Lincoln, Jackson, Vernon and Richland. The only “Low Risk” counties in the state are Rusk and Landglade.
District hopes for lighter load on school busses BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The wheels on the bus will go round and round, but hopefully carrying fewer children if the School District of Amery’s hopes come to fruition. How many children should be riding a bus amid COVID-19 is a matter being dealt with across the nation. During the School District of Amery’s July board meetings, District Administrator Shawn Doerfler shared the plan for Amery routes. “From the get-go on this, the biggest area of concern that was brought up was the impossibility of social distancing on a bus. You have a bus with the capacity of 78, if you socially distance a bus (keeping kids six feet apart) you will get 11 kids on a bus,” said Doerfler.
He said on an average day the district buses 750 in the morning and evening. “If you wanted to socially distance on a bus with 11 per bus, your routes would run in the morning from 6a.m.-10a.m. and your routes in the evening would run from 3p.m.-7p.m. That is impossible,” Doerfler said. Parents are encouraged to provide transportation for students to school. Parents will need to declare whether their child is riding school transportation by Friday, August 7. Doerfler said, “We are going to be adamant that we hear from everyone. We do not want to show up on the first day and find three kids are standing at the bus stop expecting a ride and tell them ‘Sorry you didn’t sign up.’ We need to hear from everyone.” “Any kid that wants to get a
ride on the bus is going to get a ride,” said Doerfler. Bus routes will be arranged so that students are on the bus for as little time as possible. Masks are required for bus drivers and all students riding the bus. Doerfler said districts that have asked families to start providing transportation have seen about a 50% decrease in bus riders.
Board member Char Glenna asked, “What will be done about occasional riders?” “We are going to have to ask again and again and again and continuously update those bus slips,” said Doerfler. He said he realizes it is unrealistic for all families to declare their bus intentions for the entire school year. Glenna asked how special circumstances such as weath-
er causing early releases or cancelled sports practices will work with bussing. “Would we turn a kid away?” she asked. Doerfler responded, “Not only do I think we are not allowed to turn a kid away, I wouldn’t want to turn a kid away. We are going to have to be on top of that number as much as possible and keep it as low as possible. I am hopeful parents will understand the situation is that it is probably best for me to transport them.” Board member Erin Hosking said the school campus is already quite congested during drop-off and pick-up times and wondered how added traffic will be handled. Doerfler said he was aware traffic issues exist and they are being worked on along with plans to hammer out pick-up and drop-off times.