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Smith feels bad weather was just as scary as war
Fall temps breeze market into indoor space BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
World-renowned chef Julia Child once said, “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces-just good food from fresh ingredients.” Organizers of the Amery Farmers Market are seeing to it, that visitors have even more time to take advantage
BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Editor’s note: To mark the 75th Anniversary of World War II, interviews were conducted with living veterans. This is one in an ongoing series. When all of his other classmates enlisted in the Army after graduating from Duluth Central in 1944, Ross Smith enlisted in the Navy. It was Ross Smith August 1944 and Smith said his family was fine with his decision. “They knew I was going to end up somewhere as everyone was being drafted at the time,” Smith said. Shortly after Smith had graduated, his father bought a hardware store in Pine Island, MN. His parents moved to Pine Island at the same time that Smith left for the Navy. He attended boot camp in Farragut, Idaho. Smith’s most vivid memory from his first day of boot camp was his haircut. “It was terrible. We were all bald headed by the end,” he said. Smith said some of the clothes they threw at him on the first day
of local grown, fresh fare, by phasing the Soo Line Park summer and early fall staple inside to the Amery Community Center. Market manager Val Burke said the idea of hosting an indoor Farmers Market first came from Assistant Market Manager Brenda Boe APRIL ZIEMER | AMERY FREE PRESS
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A double rainbow shined over a recent farmers market.
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2020-2021 Amery FFA Chapter Officer Team New elected Amery FFA Officers shown above L-R: Katherine Elwood, Diedra Meyer, Jonathan Lorsung, Courtney Stream, Hannah Elmer, Anarene Evenson, Megan Osero, Courtney Glenna and Juliana Graff. See additional photos on page 13.
SEE WWII, PAGE 13
Clear Lake grad vies for title of Ms. Veteran America BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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Brandi Pett held fundraiser on a recent trip home to Clear Lake.
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Brandi Pett always knew she wanted to be in the military. “From a young age I believed that there was nothing more honorable than serving your country,” she said. Pett joined the US Air Force in 2003 as an Aerospace Medical Technician (medic), one week
after she graduated from Clear Lake High School. Pett had moved to Clear Lake at the age of 13, after her father’s military service had ended and he started to work for Clear Lake School District as the Transportation Director. She said, “It was a bit of a transition at first to move from Germany to Wisconsin, but I soon fell in love with my brand new
school, homecoming and the fall season. She grew up in the little community with her two sisters Jessica and Jayme and parents Art and Tracy Pett. Pett said her military service was not the standard military experience. “After I got to my first duty station after my clinical rotations I found I
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OCT. 10, 11, 17, 18 & 24 Pick Your Own Pumpkin Enjoy the relaxed environment of our 80 acre farm and pick your own pumpkin! Free hay ride to the pumpkin patch and free apple cider and cookies at Glenna Farms, 1333 120th Street, Amery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24, 2020.
Noon to 4 p.m. at the Amery Golf Club. There will be a spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle, gun raffle, bake sale, meat raffle, and gift basket and gift card silent auction. Paper lanterns and art prints will also be sold featuring Amy’s beautiful dragonfly acrylic painting. T-shirts can also be purchased at https://stores.inksoft.com/ amy_johnson/shop/home.
Call ahead orders starting at 2 p.m. 651-3661025. Free will offering. Take out/curbside pickup available. Outdoor dining is available. Social distancing will be practiced. Hand sanitizer stations placed throughout. Masked are required unless eating/an excepton applies. East Immanuel Lutheran Church is located 4 miles south of Amery on Hwy 46 and 1 mile west on 20th Avenue. Look for the steeple!
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Pig Roast There will be a Pig Roast hosted by the Men’s Group of East Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. On the menu: roast pig with all the trimmings and sauces, fresh rolls, baked beans, pickles, salads, beverages and desserts.
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Amy Johnson Family Benefit Amy Elizabeth Johnson was called home on August 22 after a tragic motorcycle accident. She leaves behind her loving husband, J.R., and children, Taylor and Blake. Join us to celebrate Amy’s life and support her family on Saturday, October 24 from
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PETT: Documentary leads veteran to work with Final Salute Inc. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
loved instructing so I became an EMT Instructor, CPR Instructor, CPR Instructor Trainer and Self Aide Buddy Care Instructor. I truly loved everything about being a medic and helping our active duty, reserve, retirees and their families. When I later was stationed in RAF Lakenheath (England), I almost lost both legs and my right arm due to medical apathy which ended my military career after my aerovac and I was medically retired.” She shared she was inspired to compete for the title of Ms. Veteran America after watching the documentary Served Like a Girl, which covered the 2015 Ms Veteran America Finals. The Ms. Veteran America competition highlights more than the strength, courage, and sacrifice of the nations military women, but also reminds that these women are Mothers, Daughters, Sisters and Wives. Ms. Veteran America is a movement, encouraging women veterans to uplift each other and find their tribe. Proceeds from the event provide housing for homeless women Veterans and their children. Women Veterans are currently the fastest growing homeless population in America. Over half of homeless women veterans are single mothers. Final Salute Inc. is the
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veteran nonprofit organization that hosts the Ms. Veteran America competition each year. Final Salute Inc. not only helps women veterans who are homeless, but also those that are at risk of being homeless and also recently transitioning female service members. Pett became with the organization immediately after watching the documentary. “Watching the documentary was the first time I had seen a military competition where disabled veterans could be celebrated for being different. I immediately consulted with my prosthetic doctor to create three braces to compete, one of which attaches to a high heel. It means a lot to me to be able to be part of something as large as this and this competition and raising funds for homeless women veterans and their children is something I am honored to be a part of,” Pett said. She said the process of running for the title has been educational. “This competition pushed me to overcome many obstacles I had never imagined like the green screen videography and some I had struggled with for years, such as with my braces or physical therapy. I have met so many people on this journey that have helped me so
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much and been phenomenal mentors as well as meeting sisters for life in my 2020 cohort.” Pett has one daughter, Aurelia, who is four-years-old. Pett currently reside in San Antonio Texas, but she gets home to Clear Lake to visit her parents a few times a year. She said, “I was just home to raffle a team signed Green Bay Packer football and many other baskets to raise funds for my homeless sisters in arms.” People can tune in to watch the 2020 Ms. Veteran America broadcast this Sunday, Oct 11. Tickets are $25. The proceeds go to housing homeless women veterans. The following link: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/ms-veteran-america-2020-tickets-117333741379?fbclid=IwAR2MIuLMXbQ5CqoPQxtxNbryOZ7z_z5ZAE_ VN67ZjvxvOrJwzXrutjcmHYQ will bring viewers to the broadcast.
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You know this already, right? BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK
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ecause you are reading this column, you understand the value of your local newspaper. I think we can all agree on this point, gentle reader. You aren’t here because you are one of my friends or family (hello, friends and family), you are here to keep your title as “the person who knows.” You know who you are, the one who knows all about the controversy in local government. You Publisher know the scores of the games, you even know a great way to Tom Stangl make a delicious patty melt that will blow your family’s mind. You enjoy having this power. You like the way you are treated when you enter into conversations with friends and family. They all know the score, if they have an argument, you can settle it better than the Google box, because you know the local nitty gritty. The Google box and the Tweeter don’t know, because they don’t know local. You know local because you are connected. You know local because you read a newspaper. It’s OK, your secret is safe with me. I know you, we talk here each week. I get you, you get me. We’re cool. You, more than anyone else, appreciate National Newspaper Week. You understand that without your special connection of locally collected and curated news, you might be perceived as a little less cool, a little less wise. You know the value of a newspaper to a functioning democracy. Heck, you even know the four other freedoms that are protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. I won’t tell anyone your source for being on the forefront of issues facing the community. You know the newspaper gives you a concise and complete look at the problems, opportunities and successes of the community. You know the newspaper is often the only member of the public at meetings of government. In this role, the newspaper often advocates for the public’s right for access to information. You understand that the people’s business needs to be conducted in plain sight so you and everyone else can speak up when you see something that upsets you — before it’s too late. You also know you have met many interesting people through the pages of the local newspaper. The newspaper also tells you about cool and interesting events all over the community that are coming up. It’s OK, no one besides us needs to know that you wouldn’t be as well read, well informed or well-travelled without the newspaper. Explaining where you got those cool photos on your refrigerator or in the scrapbook about your children will just be easier if you tell people you get the local paper. Really, people won’t judge you when you come clean about subscribing to the paper. You might be surprised when you learn others are newspaper readers as well. In fact, this common bond with other newspaper readers might even lead to some interesting conversations about current events. Who knows, with your common shared knowledge of local events, you might even be able to form a club, or at the very least a very interesting coffee klatch or wine party. And I know you know this already, but I feel I need to say it — we really appreciate you. 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.
It’s not me, it’s you BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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any professions have observance weeks throughout the year. January 20 is National DJ Day. February 5-National Weatherperson’s Day, April 25 is the day Hairstylists are honored. October 4-10 is National Newspaper Week for 2020, so I guess it is my turn. I absolutely love my job and the connection it gives me to the communities where I work, but there is no way I Editor could do my job April Ziemer without you. I have heard at places like the Star Tribune, New York Times and USA Today they have Editors for different departments. I have heard they have a staff of photographers and writers for various sections of the paper. It is no secret that newspapers everywhere have had to make hard decisions about downsizing. Some places have combined offices, reduced some of their coverage and sadly because of lack of support, some have closed their doors permanently. This makes me sad for many reasons, but the main reason is that I still really believe that newspapers are important, especially in a small town. I believe that a local paper in a small town is the one place where there is a little something for everyone. It is a place that honors the staples of the community and shines a light on the promising next generation. Being the editor of a small town newspaper is a tricky thing. It is a very common thing for me to receive communication from people
who do not want to see certain things in the paper. I also hear from people about the many things they do want to see in the paper. I always appreciate feedback from readers. I will not lie though, I have way more respect for someone who writes or calls, identifies themself and allows for adult conversation. I find that anonymous communication is more about being mean and less about sharing a point of view. Like I mentioned before, there are publications that have a large staff who cover all of the important duties. The papers where I am editor, Amery and Baldwin, have teeny-tiny, close-knit crews that crank out a paper each week. I write, edit, take photos and attend as many meetings and events as I can possible cram into seven days a week. I love that each week is different. No week is a walk through the park, but I adore the connections I make. I am frustrated that some new laws and policies have made it harder to report on everything that people yearn to see in the paper. Some things are out of my control and yours, but many things are not. As one person who covers multiple communities I appreciate your help. I can’t be at every sporting event. I can’t possibly attend every committee meeting in every Township, City and County. This does not mean I do not think all events are important. There are weeks when I feel like I have hit the ball out of the park and there are others where I wonder if I have let down readers. Decisions made at meetings are important. If there is something you know is brewing and you feel it is important, please never hesitate to reach out to see if I have heard about it. The activities of the young people in our communities are important. I wish I could be there to witness
every award given, every point scored and every accomplishment acquired. I am a parent and I get it. It is a great feeling as a parent and grandparent to see our little humans featured in the paper for even the smallest of things. I will always be at as many events as I can (COVID-19 restrictions have made this a bit more tricky). I could not do my job without some of the amazing parents, coaches and teachers that submit items to me. It takes a mere matter of minutes to submit something that could make a kid feel really proud that week. So when I started to think of National newspaper week, I realized it wasn’t really about me (as my husband likes to jokingly remind me, everything isn’t always about me). National Newspaper week is about honoring the publications showcasing our local people. I may put the end product together, but it would never happen without you. Thank you to the people who go out of their way to give me story ideas. Thank you to the photographers who share their talent. Kudos to the parents, coaches and teachers who understand the importance of spotlighting our youngsters. Lastly, thank you to each and every person who continues to support your local newspaper. Sometimes social media and online coverage is just fine, but ahhh, there is just something about the feel of the paper in your hands. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Exodus 21:22 It’s time for change not of elected officers, but from barbarism to ethicalism not moralist. Moralist or morals is what a society does such as middle east tern’s Sharia law, but ethics is what it should be. I can’t imagine any society that would believe killing of unborn babies, even the killing of babies born alive such as a large majority of Democrats, for the two going for the highest offices make part of there platform. Read Exodus 21:22 and see what my God says where He puts the value of an unborn, and while your at it read Proverbs 6:3 and Proverbs 42:11-12 this is what our responsibility is to be. When voting for candidates who supports this you are showing your approval of such activity while other morals (read Romans 14 thru 32) this was taken out of the New American Standard Bible version. It is the most accurate translation of the Hebrew, Arameck, Greek transcripts. Again when voting is your approval for ethics or morals? Are you voting for personal economics or ethics, you know there will always be the poor (Matthew 26:11) they are our responsibility not the governments. So who is your big G God or government only one will count on your final judgment. If you hear a different message from family, friends or especially from the pulpit, it say’s in 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not endure sound doctrine but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, verse 4 and will turn away theirs ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. There are other verses in both the New Testament along with the Old testament telling us to be ware of false prophets and teachers. Eldon Carlson Amery
He voted ‘NO’ I see that congressman Tom Tiffany was one of seventeen to vote no on the resolution to condemn QAnon. I guess that he approves of their wacko conspiracy theories and their white supremacy beliefs. Is this the kind of person we want to represent us in Congress? Fritz and Sandy Coulter Amery
Disregard of Johnson Got an August and then a September Amery Free Press on my second visit to my Sister in Turtle Lake. Again enjoyed reading about rural Wisconsin
so like the Minnesota of my youth. Saw a little fall color up there the first week of September as I returned to Tennessee. The September 1 article about teacher Derrick Meyer reminded me of several of my high school teachers, such as the hands on shop teacher Mr. Nelson at Tartan High School in Oak Dale MN. Feeling warm connection to Wisconsin I noticed the national news reports this week that the Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson, by attending an October fest party, displayed stunning disregard for the safety of other human beings (it matters not that they are Americans and Wisconsinites). Johnson did this when he knew he had been exposed to COVID and was still awaiting the results of a COVID test. Responsible persons would quarantine till they knew they were not at risk of spreading COVID to others. Johnson is not a responsible person. Johnson was later found to be positive. I hope the voters of Wisconsin will recognize the danger Republican Senator Johnson poses and replace him (and so many other dangerous Republicans) at the ballot box this election so as to make Wisconsin safe again for me and other tourists to visit. Forrest Erickson Maryville, TN
Who Does Polk County Supervisor Middleton Represent? I’m been reading comments from Amy Middleton, Polk County Board Supervisor, and have to ask, just who does she represent? Most of her recent rhetoric is anti-Polk County Chairman and anti-committee member Tom Magnafici. I am a former Polk County Supervisor and can tell you that your vote on decisions is only one vote. And if you constantly push your personal agenda, the majority of the board will not support you and you’ll accomplish absolutely nothing. Rather than work with board members to negotiate and move the county forward, Middleton throws up her hands. She recently resigned from a committee appointment because the committee did not blindly follow her radical position. Amy Middleton does not represent her Osceola community and does not work for compromise on issues that affect us all. Her personal one path focus is both a waste of time and also a failure to secure benefits for all of her constituents - and not just those who voted for her. I’m disappointed. And if her demeanor does not change, as in music, she’ll be a one-hit wonder and
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easily replaced at the next election. We need county supervisors who work with their fellow supervisors and not make personal agendas their crusade. Hello Amy? Glyn Thorman Osceola
They gave us the great depression! 1. They gave us the Great Depression. 2. They gave us Richard Nixon Resigned because the Republican Party had character in that era and told Nixon they would back the Democrats on Impeachment. 3. They gave us the Iraq War, considered by many the (Biggest Military Bungle) in the history of our country. Under George W. Bush/Dick Chaney debacle. 4. They gave us the Great Recession under Bush/Cheney. 5. They gave us the (First Real Illegitimate President) elected with ( Russian Interference in our election) not removed from office because Republican party controlled the Senate, Senators owned by big money. 6. They gave us Donald Trump. a. Admitted Molester. His own attorney Michael Cohen attested to his behavior with copies of checks he paid off numerous women like Stormy Daniels b. Thousands of lies 18,000 documented by Wikipedia and other legitimate fact-checking sites. c. Weekly bizarre statements and behavior like this is the norm. Like injecting bleach for Coronavirus. d. Trump a Billionaire who paid no taxes for years? Scared to death to release his taxes. It’s up the Independent voters, Democrats and former Non-voters to save our Country, Trumps base gets its daily dose of Trump Kool-Aid from Fox Cable News which is really a very effective spin, misinformation platform for the Republican Party. Dennis Klinkhamer Clear Lake
Reminded of Trump I was recently reading a chapter in the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.
The chapter makes no mention of Donald Trump. But when I came across the following sentences, he was all I could think about: “Hitler had risen as an outside agitator, a cult figure enamored of pageantry and rallies…. Hitler saw himself as the voice of the Volk, of their grievances and fears, especially those in the rural districts, as a god-chosen savior, running on instinct. He had never held elected office before.” I find Trump to be a divisive figure, and I fear what four more years of his rule would bring. Mary Jo Nissen Balsam Lake
Black Lives, All Lives Matter More than 7,500 black men are killed in the US each year, mostly by other black men, compared to the approximately 200 killed by police. If black lives really do matter to BLM activists, why wouldn’t they be doing something more to reduce black on black violence rather than targeting our police? Their destructive behavior has only made more victims of the violence they so claim to deplore! Here are some facts about black men killed by police each year: 1. Most of the black men killed by police had or were committing a crime, which is what initiated their contact with the police in the first place. 2. Most of the black men killed by police ignored police commands, resisted arrest and attempted to or did assault the officer during the incident. 3. Most of the black men killed by the police were armed with a weapon and refused to drop the weapon before being killed. There are a lot of people who have been hoodwinked into believing BLM is a civil rights organization. Black Lives Matter members have been linked to more than 90% of the riots in the US this year. Don’t count on the media to tell you the truth about them nor politicians either. Look for yourself and you will see the trail of destruction they have left behind in cities all across America! Shouldn’t all lives matter? Thomas Wulf New Richmond
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105 Years Ago October 14, 1915
chase the first bottle for 5¢ and then consume to their hearts content. The state reimburses 4¢ on each bottle after the initial purchase of one for each student taking part in the noon lunch.
New Cigarette Law Chapter 139. Amends section 4608f relating to the sale of cigarettes, cigarette papers and wrappers, makes it a punishable offense for any person, firm or corporation, in any manner, directly or indirectly, to manufacture, sell in any way, or dispose of cigarettes without obtaining a license, prohibits any sale or gift of cigarettes, cigarette paper or cigarette wrappers to any minor.
60 Years Ago October 6, 1960 Johnny Moochy Dies from Injuries
95 Years Ago October 8, 1925 Northern Supply Co. Enlarge and Modernized Improvement which the Northern Supply Co. of this city have been doing for the past two months have just been completed. A new wheelhouse and flume have been put in. The two old waterwheels, which developed 45 horsepower each, have been removed and replaced with one waterwheel, which will develop 140 horsepower. New friction Yesterday’s clutch pulleys and sprocket News wheels have Diane Stangl been installed and a number of the old belts have been replaced with new ones. Many changes, installations and improvements have been made throughout the entire plant, which make it the largest institution of its kind in this part of the state. The business growth has been so rapid the past three years, and has reached such proportions that the now ultra-modern improvements were necessary to retain the Northern Supply Company’s established reputation for unsurpassed service and quality.
Mammoth Building Completed A tabernacle 48x72 was constructed on the lot just east of the Henry Johnson building near the Amery creamery last Wednesday by volunteer labor. The building was constructed in the exceptionally short time of 6½ hours from the time the first man appeared for work on the ground and will accommodate 1000 people comfortably. A. Lee Aldrich who has care of the Aldrich Campaign, took personal charge of the work and showed his efficiency in management of the erection of these buildings. He informs us that this is the 63rd tabernacle he has erected during his Evangelistic work. The meetings of the Amery campaign will begin Oct. 18th.
90 Years Ago October 9, 1930 Another Full Carload Burman & Dalberg just received a carload of stock tanks of all sizes and have them
Milk processing plant Milk plants and farmer organizations were important in the Amery area by the turn of the century. The milk processing plant or better known as “the cheese factory” was built along the Apple River in Amery and served as an important economic resource for the community for many years.
stored in their giant warehouse. This is the twelfth full carload of hardware and machinery received by this firm this summer and fall.
Two Cars of Feed The feed special arrived in Amery last Wednesday and left two carloads of feed at the Route elevator to be distributed in this trade territory. The train contained 66 cars with an aggregate net feed and flour weight of 2,125,000 pounds, all of which was delivered in northern Wisconsin.
75 Years Ago October 11, 1945 Rifle Bullets Hit Telephone Lines Someone, either deadly accurate or exceedingly careless, is responsible for extensive damage to the Amery Telephone company lines in Amery. The past week has found several shots being fired into the various cables around town and resulting in a great deal of repair work.
Lightning Cuts Furrow in Tree Lightning, when striking, takes a curious course at times and a fine example of this oddity is on a large elm tree on highway 8, just west of the former McDonald farm, this side of the Rooney School. The lightning, about ten days ago, struck that tree at the very top, and traveled along the branches to the main trunk, thence to the ground. In its course, it stripped off the bark, about four inches wide, from the top to the bottom of the tree. The strip does not vary an inch all the way down the tree. It appears like someone had taken a wide chisel and cut the furrow through the bark. Some of the bark was found across the road, either being carried by the lightning as it traveled or thrown that far by its force.
70 Years Ago October 6, 1950 Here’s Hunting Yarn With Plenty Sock Varying with the hunters,
reports of the partridge kill go from none to limit, but this one is an authentic report of one kill. Sportsman John Decker, trekking along through the woods, spotted a partridge sitting in a tree and ups his gun and begins to shoot. After six shots at the sitting bird, tonsorial gun-toter, Tib Randall, arrived at the scene and shot, but the bird still sat there. Finally in desperation, John goes to the tree and shakes it and then believe it or not, the bird fell out of the branches and to the ground. Apparently he wasn’t mortally wounded. He was just overloaded with lead so he couldn’t fly away. (The last statement is strictly a non-hunter’s observation.)
65 Years Ago October 6, 1955 Baldwin Farmer Drowns in Lake Wapogasset Daniel Hesselink, 65, became Polk County’s second drowning fatality for the year when he fell into Lake Wapogasset just north of Breezy Point on the west shore. Just how the mishap occurred is not known for no witnesses have been found who saw it. First attention was called to the accident by shouts of the victim in the water. District Judge W. A. Schultz and Mrs. Wallace McDonald, his daughter, heard the cries but were unable to reach the scene in time to aid the man. They had just put away their boat and motor and were preparing to leave their cottage when they heard the shouts. By the time they had gathered their gear and motored to the spot, the victim had disappeared below the surface. A farmer from Baldwin, Mr. Hesselink was fishing from a homemade, small plywood boat. As near as can be determined, the mishap occurred about 4:45 just before the rainstorm struck this area. Some quarters surmised that he may have stood up in the boat and attempted to put on his raincoat as it started to rain. A southeast wind also came up about the same time.
Ironically, Mr. Hesselink’s son was also fishing on the lake at the time and was unaware that his father was similarly engaged. The Amery Fire Department Rescue Squad answered the call but was unable to function since the body was not retrieved in time. Other members of the department spent several fruitless hours in the driving rain seeking to retrieve the body that evening.
Just Another Case of Courtroom Dramatics Good-natured Jim Gleeson, Alma attorney, accidentally registered a ‘first’ for Buffalo County courts last Thursday to break the silence of an assault and battery lawsuit in which he represented one of the parties, when he had the most embarrassing moment in his 40 years in law practice. As Attorney Gleeson stood before the jury of six women and a like number of men, pleading his case, he was suddenly taken with a coughing spell. The embarrassing moment followed – Gleeson’s trousers fell beneath the knees. He tried to bring the troublesome trousers to their correct position, but they balked and wouldn’t come up. With reddened face, and while jurors and spectators broke into a hushed round of laughter, Gleenson ducked into a nearby jury room and got himself in a presentable condition again, returning to the courtroom where he excused himself for the accident and proceeded with his case.
October 13, 1955 Diminishing Surplus Compiling figures for the hot lunch program for September, Principal, D. K. Lien came up with some interesting facts on local consumption of milk. Students of Amery schools consumed 13,410 half-pint bottles of milk during that period. Average number dining was 400. Under a state program, all students purchasing a noon lunch may drink all the milk they desire. Those bringing their lunch at noon may pur-
Johnny Moochy, 38, died Monday at Santa Ann, Calif., from injuries sustained in a car accident just a few blocks from his home Saturday night. Widely known throughout this section of the northwest, Moochy was born John Mucciaccario at Hudson, Wis., and attended Amery High School before joining the Marines. During World War II he was captured by the Japanese and spent 44 months as a prisoner of war. Shortly after returning home he launched a professional wrestling career that he continued throughout his lifetime. Moochy operated an inn at Taylors Falls and a Night Club at Centuria and later moved to Balsam Lake where he resided for four years before moving to California. A son of Mr., and Mrs. Jack Mucciaccario of Clear Lake, he was married to the former June Pearson of Deronda. The couple has three children: five, four and two years old.
Mrs. H. N. Griffin Dies Wednesday Death came unexpectedly to Mrs. H. N. Griffin, 67, Wednesday morning about 6 a.m. Involved in car accident, Friday, Sept. 23, Mrs. Griffin is believed to have succumbed to an embolism (blood clot). Mrs. Griffin died at her home in Amery. Funeral arrangements are pending notification of George Griffin, a son, who is hunting in northern Canada.
Expensive Sport Illegal shining of deer in Polk County proved to be a costly affair for three St. Paul men and another from Clam Falls, when they appeared in Justice Court. Following tips of shining activities in the town of Lorain, Conservation Wardens Robert Ward, Amery, Glen Chaffee, Luck, and Dave Swenson, Spooner, waited in the Lorain woods. As a car passed with a strong flashlight scanning the woods, the Wardens, stopped the vehicle and arrested four men who were riding in it. They were all charged with possession of a firearm while shining deer. Following their appearance in justice court the four men all paid fines and costs. In addition to the $550 the group paid in fines and costs, the license privileges of all four were revoked for a period of three years and the gun and slugs in possession of the group were confiscated by authorities.
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Fatal pedestrian Amery Police Report crash on Hwy. 8 09/25/20-10/01/20
BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
A man has died as a result of injuries suffered after being hit on Highway 8 Saturday, October, 3. According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s office, at 11:03 am, the office Dispatch Center received a call of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 8, just east of the Hwy 46 North junction. Upon arrival, good Samaritans and Emergency Medical Personnel were attending to the male victim. During the investigation of the crash, it appeared that a male, who had been operating his vehicle west bound on 8, had stopped his vehicle on the north shoulder. The male then exited his vehicle and appeared to enter the travel lane to pick up a piece of metal that was lying in the road. As vehicle’s passed, the victim entered into the East bound lane of travel, into the path of an east bound vehicle. The male was struck in the east bound lane of travel. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian traveled a short distance before pulling the south shoulder. The male that was struck later died on scene as a result of the injuries sustained. The Apple River Fire and First Responders, the Balsam Lake Fire and First Responders, the Lakes Area Ambulance Service, Life Link Air Ambulance, the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Wisconsin State Patrol assisted the Sheriff’s Office with this indent. This matter is under investigation with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the State Patrol. The name of the victim will be released at a later time.
09/25/20, 12:23 a.m., Assist citizen 09/25/20, 4:57 a.m., Assist other agency 09/25/20, 11:54 a.m., Suspicious activity 09/25/20. 1:28 p.m., Animal control call 09/25/20, 5:04 p.m., Welfare check 09/25/20, 9:12 p.m., Traffic complaint 09/25/20, 11:50 p.m., Juvenile call 09/26/20, 8:03 p.m., Suspicious activity 09/26/20, 8:51 p.m., Assist other agency 09/27/20, 10:30 a.m., Assist citizen 09/27/20, 11:55 a.m., Mental health call 09/27/20, 6:49 p.m., Mental health call 09/28/20, 12:19 a.m., Suspicious activity 09/28/20, 9:40 a.m., Animal control call 09/28/20, 10:03 a.m., Assist other agency 09/28/20, 10:55a.m., Vehicle lockout 09/28/20, 12:05 p.m., Welfare check 09/28/20, 2:34 p.m., Disturbance 09/29/20, 3:33 p.m., Assist citizen 09/29/20, 6:01 p.m., Assist in civil matter 09/29/20, 10:50 p.m., Assist other agency 09/30/20, 6:17 a.m., Theft report 09/30/20, 4:27 p.m., Animal control call 09/30/20, 7:53 p.m., Juvenile call 09/30/20, 11:22 p.m., Harassment complaint 10/01/20, 9:15 p.m., Noise complaint ARRESTS: David Kelley, 45 of Amery. Outstanding Warrant
Cold Intruder Well, Jack, you’ve done it once again; my dahlias,now darkened, limply droop. The birdbath sports a skin of flimsy ice; over perennials, cringing, glum, I stoop. Summer came back, deceptive couple of days, and I foolishly thought you’d skipped my lawn, but you found your way through morning haze, sneaked in and nipped my flowers just at dawn. Although it was a touch, a cruel one, the oncoming season can’t recoup; no matter how fervent is the sun, I’ll have to cut the plants or let them droop. Though you’re ushered in by colored trees, you so thoughtlessly ignore the cost; a quiet night, grudgingly, with little breeze, welcomes: you’ve come again, Jack Frost. Carol Morfitt Welch, Oct. ‘20, Amery poet laureate
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Polk County Jail In/Out Report SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2020
Polk County marriage licenses Mitchell James Alden and Melissa Sue Backhaus of Laketown are to be married October 23, 2020. Anthony David Capes and Fiorella Katherine Espinoza Coisffman of Eden Prairie are to be married October 10, 2020. Tyler Erin Carpenter and Emilyrose Luann Peterson of St. Croix Falls are to be married October 10, 2020. Jade Joseph Drews and Halle Jo Lindsey of Bone Lake are to be married October 10, 2020. Matthew Donald Fansler of Alden and Kelly Jean Harkins of St. Paul are to be married October 10, 2020. Timothy Joseph Lawrence of New Brighton and Rachelle Marie DeSmith of Osceola are to be married October 10, 2020. Tyler Allen Maxwell and Alexus Ann McKenzie of Farmington are to be married October 10, 2020. Luke Curtis Meyer and Gabrielle Susan Olson of North Branch were married October 3, 2020. Samuel Allan Mike and Barbara Elizabeth Swenson of Balsam Lake are to be married October 10, 2020. Andrew Troy Mueller and Chasatie Lynn Tretsven of Osceola were married October 3, 2020. Brian Marcel Rivard and Brandi Renee Margaret Donovan of St. Croix Falls were married September 26, 2020. Seth Ryan Ronsberg of Lake Elmo and Courtney Marie Bechel of Afton are to be married October 17, 2020. Michael Douglas Ryan of Vadnais Heights and Meridith Carol Pearson of St. Paul are to be married October 10, 2020.
ADMISSIONS Wesley Emil Alwin, battery-simple. Robert Charles Robinson, theft misdemeanor-possession stolen property. Nicholas Anthony Roubik, warrant on failure to appear. Brianna Kay Dankers, burglary-arm self with dangerous weapon. Rhyan Hope Richison, failure to pay. Paul Eric Fjorden, warrant on failure to appear. Jeffrey Gerald Lindquist, operating while intoxicated. Joseph Robert Starr, burglary. Keith Alan Baker, possession of methamphetamine. Michael Alan Hanson, Samantha Jane McCurdy, battery-simple. Jan Christopher Whitehill, disorderly conduct. Jordan Nicole Averill, disorderly conduct. Randall Dewain Lyons, operating while intoxicated. Timothy Dixon McClellan, probation hold. Duane Robert Smith Jr., 1st degree intentional homicide. James David Janovec, resisting or obstructing an officer. Stephanie Lucienne Graupner, probation hold. Nikki Lynn Greiner, warrant on failure to appear. Adam Robert Lofquist, keeper of a drug house or car. Jorian Kraig Freiseis, bail jumping-misdemeanor. James Peder Rasmussen, probation hold. Angela Michelle Roper, probation hold. Jimmy Lyn Studie, probation hold. RELEASES Randall Dewain Lyons, operating while intoxicated. Jordan Nicole Averill, disorderly conduct. Jan Christopher Whitehill, disorderly conduct. Samantha Jane McCurdy, battery-simple. Michael Alan Hanson, possession of THC-misdemeanor. Kathleen Kay Huntington, bail jumping-felony. Keith Alan Baker, possession of methamphetamine. Joseph Robert Starr, burglary. Douglas Allen Bengtson Jr., operating while intoxicated (2nd). Paul Eric Fjorden, warrant on failure to appear.
Jeffrey Gerald Lindquist, operating while intoxicated. John Charles Stenberg, warrant on failure to appear. Brianna Kay Dankers, burglary-arm self with dangerous weapon. Rhyan Hope Richison, failure to pay. Wesley Emil Alwin, battery-simple. Robert Charles Robinson, theft misdemeanor-possession of stolen property. Scott Christian Hanestad, bail jumping-felony. Nicholas Anthony Roubik, warrant on failure to appear. Donovan Dennis Nickell, possession of methamphetamine. Gabriel Waylon Wright, probation hold. Nedra Purnella Bland, warrant on failure to appear. Ariel Otillia Wilson, possession of methamphetamine. Timmothy Michael Blanchette, probation hold. Jessica Lynn Mroz, warrant on failure to appear. Jon Scott Staebler, negligently abusing vulnerable adults causing death.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Garth Shumacher, interim pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org Wednesday, October 7: 3:30 pm Homework and Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner Followed by Youth Group Lessons and Discussions; Youth Service Day. Saturday, October 10: 8 am Ruby’s Pantry at AmTec parking lot. Sunday, October 11: 9 am Mission Team Meeting; 10 am Outdoor Worship Service; 11 am Trustee Meeting. Tuesday, October 13: 6 pm Council Meeting.
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, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, October 7: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm OneWay for Kids. Sunday, October 11: 9:30 am Sunday School for ALL Ages; 10:30 am Worship Service (w/Distancing) and Children’s Church or Tune to 107.5 in Parking Lot, Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1. Monday, October 12: Ripple Deadline. Tuesday, October 13: Women’s Bible Study.
BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, 715-268-9291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.nuicparish.org Wednesday, October 7: JAM @ Home October Materials Available; 6 pm Confirmation Meet Up. Thursday, October 8: 12:30 pm Pastor Online Coffee Meet Up. Friday, October 9: Phone A Friend Friday; 10 am Friday Faith Circle at Deronda. Sunday, October 11: 8 am Worship Service Broadcasting on WPCA 93.1 FM radio. Monday, October 12: 6 pm Winnie the Pooh on 93.1 FM. Tuesday, October 13: 7 pm Church Council Meetings.
EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship or Livestreaming on Website.
EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, Kathy Pennington, pastor, 715-268-2143, www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Wednesday, October 7: 11 am Fellowship. Saturday, October 10: 4 pm Pig Roast. Sunday, October 11: 9:30 am Faith Formation; 10:30 am InPerson Worship, Facebook Live. Tuesday, October 13: 9 am Quilting.
EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www.eastlincolnalliance.com ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-268-3800 FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST) 2692 154th Ave., Emerald, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org 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, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135,
www.flcamery.org Sundays: 9 am Online Worship. Check website and app for info.
FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.firstluthclearlake.com Wednesday, October 7: 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation. Thursday, October 8: 10 am Priscilla Circle at Church. Sunday, October 11: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship, 1st Communion Class for 6th Grade, 2nd Rotation Teachers Orientation; 1 pm Private Baptism; 7 pm Choir Practice. Monday, October 12: 10 am Staff Meeting; 7 pm CEF Meeting. Tuesday, October 13: 9 am Quilting, Pastor Clergy Meeting.
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, 715-263-2164 HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-948-2493, www.htocclayton.org
REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website. Sundays: 9:30 am In-Person Worship.
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 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-265-7133, www.jbjsaints.com Sundays: 10:30 am Mass.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy, 715-268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org Masses–Saturday: 4 pm. Sunday: 10:30 am. Wednesday: 9 am.
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), John Wilman, pastor, 715-265-4087
IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715-541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net
Wednesday, October 7-Saturday, October 17: Pastor On Vacation. Wednesay, October 7: 3:45 pm SP Confirmation. Sunday, October 11: 8 am SJ Worship; 9 am SP Fellowship, Sunday School; 9:30 am SP Worship; 10:30 am SP Voter’s Mtg. Tuesday, October 13: No Bible Study.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715-269-5126
JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city Sundays: 9 am Worship Service. Streaming online at journeychurch.city. No Nursery, Kidz Zone or Youth Group. Wednesdays: 8:30 am Jouney Women in the Church Conference Room. Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study in the Teen Center.
LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.nuicparish.org Wednesday, October 7: JAM @ Home October Materials Available; 6 pm Confirmation Meet Up. Thursday, October 8: 12:30 pm Pastor Online Coffee Meet Up. Friday, October 9: Phone A Friend Friday; 10 am Friday Faith Circle at Deronda. Sunday, October 11: 8 am Worship Service Broadcasting on WPCA 93.1 FM radio. Monday, October 12: 6 pm Winnie the Pooh on 93.1 FM. Tuesday, October 13: 7 pm Church Council Meetings.
LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & Libby Higgins, senior leaders, 715-265-4810 or 715-781-8247, www.livingwordchapel.com MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor, 715-268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws Masses–Thursday: 9 am. Saturday: 6 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am.
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715-268-7290, www.oslcamery.org Wednesday, October 7: 12 pm Table Talk; 3:30 pm Faith & Fun; 5 pm WELCA Crafting, Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 pm Confirmation Class; 7 pm High School Youth Group. Sunday, October 11: 9 am Worship in the Sanctuary; 10 am Worship in the Fellowship Hall. Tuesday, October 13: 1 pm Quilting; 6:30 pm October Book Study.
Wednesday, October 7-Saturday, October 17: Pastor On Vacation. Wednesay, October 7: 3:45 pm SP Confirmation. Sunday, October 11: 8 am SJ Worship; 9 am SP Fellowship, Sunday School; 9:30 am SP Worship; 10:30 am SP Voter’s Mtg. Tuesday, October 13: No Bible Study.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewi-adventistchurch.org TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.nuicparish.org Wednesday, October 7: JAM @ Home October Materials Available; 6 pm Confirmation Meet Up. Thursday, October 8: 12:30 pm Pastor Online Coffee Meet Up. Friday, October 9: Phone A Friend Friday; 10 am Friday Faith Circle at Deronda. Sunday, October 11: 8 am Worship Service Broadcasting on WPCA 93.1 FM radio. Monday, October 12: 6 pm Winnie the Pooh on 93.1 FM. Tuesday, October 13: 7 pm Church Council Meetings.
UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, October 7: 5:30 pm 7th-9th Grade; 6 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live), 6 pm Worship Team Practice; 7:15 pm 10th-12th Grade. Thursday, October 8: 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study @ TBD. Saturday, October 10: 7 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Church. Sunday, October 11: 8 am Mask Only Service; 8:45 am Sunday School/Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Team Practice; 10 am Worship Service. Monday, October 12: 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting. Tuesday, October 13: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study at Church.
WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Matt Saarem, interim pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9:30 am Worship, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays. Visit our webpage/resources tab for online services.
WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 2181 280th St., Clear Lake , Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors, 715-263-2904
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Barbara Jo Weiss
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Barbara Jo Weiss, age 75, of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin (formerly of Clayton, Wisconsin) passed away on September 30, 2020 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Barbara Jo, along with h her identical twin sister, N Nancy Jo, were born on J July 18, 1945 in Milwaukee, a and taken home by the most lloving parents, Joseph and M Margaret Conley. She grew u up in St. Paul, Minnesota a and graduated from St. B Bernard’s High School. She e enjoyed bowling and celeb brating her Irish heritage o on St. Patrick’s Day with the Conley Clan. In 1966, she married William Weiss and they made their home in St. Paul for a brief time before venturing across the border to Wisconsin, where they remained for the rest of her life. Bill and Barb have three children: William, Bruce and Bonnie. Barb worked at Midwest Ducts (a.k.a. Lukjan Midwest) for 18 years before retiring in 2018. Throughout her life, she also worked at Prairie Farm Schools, Bremer (formerly Northwest) Bank in Amery, Tri-County Implement in Turtle Lake, and Clayton Schools. Barb’s greatest joy were her grandchildren. She rarely missed a sporting event, program, play, concert, or anything else they were participating in. Barb’s home was always open and she graciously welcomed her children, grandchildren and their many friends at any time with a smiling face and goodies of some sort. Barb is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill Weiss of Prairie Farm; and three children, Bill (Sopheak) Weiss of Savage, Minnesota, Bruce (Sarah) Weiss of Hurley and Bonnie (Don) Roemhild of Prairie Farm; nine grandchildren, Luke (Kim) Weiss, Ryan Weiss, Dakota Haanen, Scotlyn Roemhild, Logan Haanen, Spencer Roemhild, Charlie Haanen, Cameron Weiss and Kensi Weiss; twin sister and best friend, Nancy Mench, and sister-in-law, Cathie Conley, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Conley; siblings, Joseph Conley, Jr., Mary Lou Haider, Kathryn “Kay” Niva, Patrick Conley; sister-in law, Maureen “Moe” Conley, and brother-in-law, Joseph Mench. Her loving, kind-hearted soul will be deeply missed by many. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron. A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemeery in Turtle Lake on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron. Online condolences can be made at www.rauschandsteelfuneralhome. com.
Gary Allyn Anderson, age 74, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at home, after a long battle with cancer. Gary was born on May 13, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnessota to Reuben and Fern ((Carlson) Anderson. He llived there until the passing o of his father, at the age of ttwo. His mother remarried C Clarence Anderson, who h had a farm west of Siren, W Wisconsin, and that is w where Gary was raised. H He attended Siren Schools a all 12 years and graduated ffrom Siren High School in 11964. He moved to Shoreview, Minnesota after graduation and got a job at Honey Well in Arden Hills, Minnesota. On May 11, 1968 he married Theresa Marie Finch and they lived in Circle Pines, Minnesota. They were married 52 years, and to this union 4 sons were born. In 1974 they moved to a farm, west of Siren, and in 1982 they moved to Amery, Wisconsin, where they still reside. Gary worked as a truck driver for Equity Coop (Gold Star Coop and Countryside Coop) and retired in 2004. Gary joined the Amery Fire Department in 1991 and retired, after 25 years, in 2016. Gary was immensely proud to be a part of the Amery Fire Department. In his free time, he loved to spend time with his sons hunting, fishing, as a family they camped and rode their ATVs. He enjoyed playing church softball. One of his favorite hobbies was collecting toy tractors and implements and setting up toy farm displays at a couple of the local FFA Farm Toy Shows, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and he had a passion for animals, especially dogs. Gary is survived by his wife Theresa “Terri”; four sons - Todd Anderson, Chris (Nancy) Anderson, Jeff (Susan) Anderson and Scott Anderson; 5 grandchildren: Jacob (Chris), Alexis (Scott), Jocelyn, Garrett and Mariah (Jeff) and his brother Dallas Anderson. A Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at East Lincoln Alliance Church in Amery, Wisconsin with Pastor Randy Schussman officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7PM on Wednesday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will take place at the Amery Cemetery immediately following the service. 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.
Jerome F. Cress, age 78 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home. Jerome Francis Cress was born on August 16, 1942 iin Forest Township, St. C Croix County, WI the son of J James & Wilma (Humpal) C Cress. He grew up in the C Clear Lake area a graduate ed from Clear Lake High S School in 1960. After graduating, Jerome w was drafted into the US A Army, served in Germany a and was honorably disc charged in 1963. After his m military service, Jerome went to work at the John Morrell meat packaging plant in South St. Paul for many years. He was married to Veine Bown on October 24, 1981 at the Clear Lake VFW and together they raised 3 sons, Mike, Ed, & Eric. After leaving his job in meat processing, Jerome worked on various local farms, also as a drywall contractor in New Richmond, WI and for a short time at the casino in Turtle Lake. In his spare time, Jerome enjoyed horses, having coffee with friends, and watching and feeding the birds at the Clear Lake Park. He was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and John Wayne, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Jerome is preceded in death by his wife; Veine Cress; parents, James & Wilma Cress; and brother, Carl Cress. He is survived by sons, Mike (Robin) Cress - Cameron, WI, Ed Cress - Hudson, WI, Eric (Sam) Cress - Ham Lake, MN; grandchildren, Aaron, Alethea and Ethan Cress - Cameron, WI, Ashley, McKinzie and Leatha Cress - Ham Lake, MN; brother and sisters in law, Jim (Sandy) Cress - Emerald, WI, Dawn Cress - Emerald, WI; two great grandgrandchildren; and other family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 1-4 pm at the Clear Lake Park Pavilion with Military Honors there at 2 pm. A Private Family Interment will be at the New Post Cemetery in Sawyer County, WI at a later date. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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Rose (Gustafson) Rosenberg Rose (Gustafson) Rosenberg, 88, of Holcombe, formerly of Cornell and Eau Claire, died peacefully at her home on September 22, 2020 surrounded by loved ones and now she is with her Lord and Savior. She was born and raised in Balsam Lake, growing up on the family farm, where Unity school is currently located. She worked at Sheltering Arms Hospital and the Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis with children affected by polio. On August 1, 1954 she married Joe Rosenberg. She was involved in Boy and Girl Scouts as her children were growing up. She was active in church all her life. She especially enjoyed choir in Gold Canyon, AZ. She was the President of Women of the ELCA at Trinity in Eau Claire and Our Savior’s in Cornell. She taught Tole and Decorative painting at Western Wisconsin Technical College. She toured Europe with members of the Society for Decorative Painters, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Rose was wit-fully funny through to the end of her life. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was always whistling and singing while cooking, baking or in her flower garden. She and Joe enjoyed traveling and golf. Upon retirement, the first year, she and Joe toured
through Alaska in their camper trailer ending the year at Key West. The next 32 years they spent winters in Arizona and summers on Lake Holcombe in the home they built together. They visited many places in the time between. They sold their place in Arizona in April of 2019. Rose is survived by her husband of 66 years, Joe, Daughters, Ruth (Tom) Wright of Eau Claire; Bobbi Jo (Paul) Isaacson of Eau Claire; Son, Carl (Deb) Rosenberg of North Carolina. Grandchildren: Eric (Kathy) Wright, Jolene (Arvid) Huth, Erika and Retta Isaacson, Joshua (Cassandra), Nathaniel (Kimberly) and Mary Rosenberg and seven great-grandchildren. The family is grateful for the compassionate care received from the nurses and staff at Hope Hospice. A private family service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Cornell, Wisconsin. A commitment ceremony will take place later at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery near Spooner, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association or Our Savior’s Lutheran, Cornell WI. Borton-Leiser Funeral Home Cornell, WI. is assisting the Family with arrangements.
James F. Pertz On October 3, 2020, Jim, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 64 after a courageous four-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph a and Bernadette Pertz. He is survived by his w wife Pamela, son Samuel ((Lisa), two beautiful grandssons, James and Jonah, a and daughter Sara (Bart S Steffen). Five older siblings ssurvive him, Gayle Mason, J Joseph (Dorothy) Pertz, T Thomas (Ardys) Pertz, M Marge (Ronald) Kothlow a and Linda (Richard) Park kinson, and many nieces and nephews. Jim graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Wildlife and was an avid outdoorsman and ambassador of the land. They lived the past 34 years in Amery, WI, which they lovingly referred to as the Pertz’s Pigeon Farm. Jim was a thoughtful and generous man who would help anyone without being asked. His favorite pastimes were being outside and planning his next outdoor adventure. He loved playing cribbage with anybody who would challenge him. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with family and friends. Jim will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved him. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 1-4 pm at the Pertz residence. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in honor SEE PERTZ, PAGE 21
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Allied Emergency Services (formerly DOG Fire Association) Sitting: Brad Wilbur Captain Station 3, Brian Breault Captain Station 1, Curt Millermon Assistant Chief Station 1, David Campbell Assistant Chief Station 2, Mark Knutson Chief, Craig Thomas Assistant Chief Station 3, and Kurt Lietz Lietenant Station 3. Row 1: Nick Campbell, Sue Knutson, Sean Johnson, Darius Wherley, Brittany Riegel, Dan Elmer, Kris Osborne, Austin Eggebraaten, Donna Berg, Craig Lysne, Mike Laughter, Pat Ellefson, Jackie Campbell. Row 2: Jim Berg, Luke Loescher, Tim Stob, Jero; Johnson, Ron Elmer, Bob Koenig, Josh Goglin, Rob Thompson, Matt Koch, Barry Schaefer, Mark Powell, Tim Swenson, Jim Ellefson, Kaye Campbell. Two guys on the trucks: Brian Snyder, & Denny O’Hearn. Not Pictured: Andrew Ohrt, Cole Berg Jr. Firefighter, David Koch, Elliot McCarthy Lieutenant Station 1, Emily McCarthy, Jess Koch, Miranda Chapman, Paul Stevens, Zach Constant, Johanna Knutson, Matthew Knutson Jr. Firefighter, Nick Holt, Arik Mahler, Chad Chaves, Wally Nuemann, Kevin Christenson, Cody Dunham, Lisa McMahon.
Deer Park Fire Department Front Row: Duane Krueger, Joe Hochman, Mandy Sharpe (Secretary/Treasurer), Andrew Krueger (Assistant Chief), Chris Peterson. Back Row: Jeff Croes (Chief), Mike Raddatz (Captian), Denise Severson, Tyler Sharpe, Al Baukol, Greg Kaczmarski, Greg Severson, Ralph Severson, Kevin Krueger, Matt Frohn. Not Pictured: Tyler Reed
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Amery Fire Department Members: Dale Koehler – Chief, First Responder, Explorer Advisor, Chuck Frohn – Asst. Chief, First Responder, Erik Hellie – Asst. Chief, First Responder, Mark Johnson – Safety Officer, Dave Welu – Captain, First Responder, Mitchell Lee – Captain, First Responder, Ed White – Captain, First Responder, Tommy Dusek – Captain, First Responder, Chris Franzen – Firefighter, EMS Captain, Sherry Martin – Firefighter/First Responder, Joe Sattre – Firefighter, Jacob Howell – Firefighter, Scott Lee – Firefighter, Craig Lysne – Firefighter, Denis Carteron – Firefighter, Howie Monteith – Firefighter/First Responder, Chris Anderson – Firefighter, Mark Bottolfson – Firefighter, Jayhden Justice – Firefighter, Brendan Salzman – Firefighter, Keli Ash – Firefighter/EMT 1/ Explorer Advisor, Kacey Fredrick – Firefighter/EMT, Lee Jones – Firefighter/First Responder, Barry Schaefer – Firefighter/First Responder, Jacob Abbott – Firefighter, Dylan Matter – Firefighter, Mike Meinnen – Firefighter, Mike Shepherd – Firefighter/Head Explorer Advisor, Mark Oman – Firefighter, Joshua Williamson – Firefighter/Explorer Advisor, Liz Widolff – Firefighter, Michael Buss – Firefighter, Austin Visenor – Firefighter, Travis Bader – Firefighter, Explorers: Marty Hellie, Kobe Stinson, Emma Johnson, Molly Lutz, Jonathan Lorsung, Dayton White.
Clayton Fire Department Members: Doug Anderson – 1st Resp., Hunter Balog – Firefighter, Jake Balog – Firefighter/1st Resp., Jenny Bergmann – 2nd Asst. Chief/1st Resp., Cris Casarez – Firefighter, Kerry Dahl – Firefighter, Sheldon Donath – 1st Asst. Chief/1st Resp., Ted Eggers – Firefighter, Brandon Groskopf – Firefighter, Rebecca Hill – Firefighter, Joy Jackson – Firefighter/1st Resp., Todd Jackson – Firefighter, Troy Jackson – Firefighter, Don Kittelson, – Chief, Travis Krueger – Firefighter, Mike Olson – Firefighter, Kent Pickard – Firefighter, Mindy Pickard – Firefighter/1st Resp., Leif Ringstad – Firefighter, Bill Vanda – Firefighter-Advisor/1st Resp., Cindy Vanda – Firefighter/1st Resp., Steve Vanda – Firefighter, Dan Voght – Firefighter, Jestin Zacharias – Firefighter, Colton Flanigan – Explorer, Reanna Lewis – Explorer, Tristen Mortel – Explorer, Christine Pickard – Explorer, Alexis Wilson – Explorer, Colton Zacharias – Explorer, Neveaha Zacharias – Explorer.
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Apple River Fire Department Front Row: Kevin Trandum, Mike Anderson, Jamie Berry, Bridgett Madison, Jolynn Sarsland, Tessa Baumberger, Dawn DeSteno, Barb Wellman, Monica Boe, Steve Wright. Middle Row: Adam Jarchow, Sheila Niemann, Jeff Green, Jim Root, Rob LaBathe, Bryan Boe, Alec Lloyd-Adams, Willy Boe. Back Row: Jordan Jensen, Tyler Flanum, Randy Bader, Tanner Rankin-Sarsland, Justin Schuh, Drew Waterman, Jim Rhungholt, Dan Stone. Missing: Mike Buss, Hannah Cran, Jeremiah Fisk, Joshua Hoffman, Tristen Madison.
Clear Lake Fire Department Members: T.J. Buhr - Chief, Troy Cress - 1st Asst., Justin Wood - 2nd Chief Asst, Doug Fall - Sec. Treasurer, Troy Elmer - Safety, Josh Pittman - Safety. Firefighters: Dan Andersen, Jim Anderson, Dick Briesemeister Jr., Cody Buhr, John Buhr, Pete Cogbill, John Danielson, Steve Engebretson, Ed Flanum, Ryan Fouks, Jason Humpal, Chris Jackson, Tanner Jackson, Jamie Jarchow, Blake Johnson, Ron Leslie, Bett Magnuson, Colton Marlett, Tim Martin, Jason Monson, Terry Monson, Roy Rogers, Dave Somsen, Amy Strobach, Jim Witthoft, Leigh Witthoff, Jamie Wood.
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2020-2021 Amery FFA Chapter Officer Team CONTRIBUTED
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Hannah Elmer, Co-President
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Katherine Elwood, Co-President
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Juliana Graff, Treasurer
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Deidra Meyer - Reporter
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Courtney Glenna, Secretary
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Courtney Stream, Sentinel
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Anarene Evenson, Student Advisor
WWII: Smith enjoyed traveling to reunions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
of boot camp fit and some didn’t. “It’s hard to believe that was over 76 years ago. I was 17 when I joined the Navy. I turned 18 the same day I graduated from boot camp, October 25.” From there, he said, “I spent two years floating around in the Pacific.” He left Astoria, OR. on the U.S.S. Collingsworth. After one cargo voyage to Pearl Harbor, the Collingsworth sailed by way of Saipan and Ulithi to Okinawa, arriving August 12 until November 28 when she sailed with homeward-bound servicemen for Tacoma, Washington, arriving 19 December. She discharged her passengers and sailed for San Pedro, California, the Panama Canal and Norfolk, Virginia, arriving 28 February 1946. The Collingsworth was named for a County in Texas. She carried the same crew for the two years before retiring. Smith said he wasn’t really scared of serving. “It ended up that weather was more scary than war. Off of Okinawa, we were headed to Manila and we hit a typhoon. It was unbelievable. We were in the middle of the ocean and the waves were so high. I was watching from inside when I noticed we were completely under water. The wave went right over the top of our 500-foot long ship. The ship was shaking and next you knew we were on top of the next wave. I looked out and noticed the life-boats hanging from the sides were gone,” Smith said. He said there was no time to be scared. “We were going to drowned or get through it. We got through it,” he said. Luckily no one was even injured. Smith worked four-hour shifts on the troop-carrier ship bridge as a Quartermaster. U.S. Navy Quartermasters are experts in navigation. They stand watch as assistants to officers of the deck and the navigator. They also serve as helmsman and perform ship control, navigation, and bridge watch duties. He said the ship usually had 500 people working and 1500 troops going back and forth. “The ship was what they call a Navy P.A., which is an attack transport. Our purpose was to drop the soldiers on the beach and to take back any injured. We had
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Ross Smith circa 1944.
a pretty good-sized hospital on our ship,” Smith said. He said he was lucky that he was involved during the tail end of the war. “I was over by where all of the action was going on, but it was all being finished up. We had finally beaten the Japanese bad enough. What saved my neck was there were 500 ships sitting at Okinawa waiting to invade Japan. We knew they were waiting for us and that half of us might not be coming home. Truman dropped the first bomb, but they wouldn’t give up. They ended up losing 1000s of people, but we ended up saving a million,” said Smith. He made many friends during his military career. A ship member who hailed from Sparta, WI put together reunions throughout the years where crewmembers could catch up with each other. Smith said, “We had 18 reunions; San Diego, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Omaha, Las Vegas, Seattle-it was great traveling. I was nice because during the war, we were too busy with our jobs to socialize, these reunions helped us make up for it and we had some wonderful friendships.” Smith went on to purchase his father’s hardware store in Pine Island. He married, had children and grandchildren. He noticed Amery on a map and decided to look into buying a cabin here. He has lived in Amery full time since 1996. Smith has been a proud member of the American Legion for 75 years.
This year the officer team is coming in with high hopes and wants to make this year the greatest-even given the situations they are in. What is unique about this year's officer team is that there are two presidents who co-ran. The Presidents of this year's officer team are Hannah Elmer and Katherine Elwood. The rest of their officer team is as follows: Vice PresidentLucy Curtis, Secretary- Courtney Glenna, Treasurer- Juliana Graff, Reporter- Deidra Meyer, Sentinel- Courtney Stream, Student Advisor- Anarene Evenson, Parliamentarian- Megan Osero and Chaplain- Jonathan Lorsung.
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Megan Osero, Parliamentarian
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85% of community newspaper readers ‘very likely’ to vote Newspaper readers are voters, “very or somewhat often,” closely and the annual readership survey followed by community newsof more than 1,000 people from rupapers (61%) and cable TV news ral and urban communities across programs (58%). Less than half the country once again validated of the respondents seek out direct that point. mailings from candidates or The survey — conducted anpolitical parties (42%), talk radio nually by Susquehanna Polling or satellite radio news program and Research of Harrisburg, (38%), metropolitan newspaPennsylvania — found that 85% pers that cover major cities and of community newspaper readsuburbs (33%) and Facebook or ers said they are “very likely” to Twitter (29%) for information. vote in elections in 2020. Further, “Overall, great news for local respondents rated community community newspapers,” said newspapers as the NNA Vice President most trusted source Matt Adelman, publishof information about er of the Douglas (Wycandidates running oming) Budget. “[The for public office. results] show Facebook On a scale of 1 to 10, and even direct mail respondents rated how have far less impact much they trusted a and readership than the Matt Adelman source’s information political consultants NNA Vice President when it came to learninsist, especially on Publisher of the Douglas ing about candidates the trustworthy scale (Wyoming) Budget for public office. (A where our newspapers score of “1” means you rank about even with don’t trust them at all, while 10 national news programs, but far means you trust them a lot.) ahead of the rest of the pack.” • Community newspapers ratThe survey, also found commued an average of 5.77 – 6.23 nity newspapers are the leading among readers – topping all source for shopping decisions and mediums advertising content. • National network TV news For instance, 79% of respon– 5.13 dents agree community news• Cable TV news shows – 4.60 papers “provide valuable local • Talk radio or satellite radio shopping and advertising inforprograms – 4.31 mation.” Further, 24% of respon• Metropolitan newspapers dents rate community newspapers that cover major cities and as their go-to source for local suburbs – 4.29 purchasing decisions, beating out • Direct mailings from canall other mediums. didates or political parties • Social media platforms: 17 – 3.73 • Direct mailings: 14% • Facebook or Twitter – 2.92 • In store promotions: 12% When it comes to seeking out • Local TV stations 10% information about candidates for • Radio ads: 4% public office at the federal, state • Cable TV ads: 2% or local level, 68% of respondents • Metro newspapers: 1% turn to national network TV news
‘Overall, great news for local community newspapers.’
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Grand Re-Opening this week for new and expanded Dick’s Fresh Market Ground was broken August 19 for the 8,000 square foot addition to Dick’s Fresh Market. The addition and complete remodeling of the inside and outside of the store is complete and it is time for a Grand Opening. When the groundbreaking was held, owner Doug Rinehart said, “My focus for this wonderful community is to bring a state-of-the-art grocery store so they will never have to think about going anywhere else. This community deserves it; the people have been absolutely wonderful to my business, my employees and me. We have always been all about giving back and taking care of our communities.” The work is complete and the store remained open and operating through the construction, with much of the construction done in the fall and winter to lessen the disruption to customers. In addition to adding a Caribou Coffee store and Dick’s Fresh Market Gourmet Popcorn as well as a walk-in beer and wine cooler, all areas of the store were expanded:
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From left: Bruce Schneider- Deli manager; Eric Graski-Dairy manager; Jesse Miller-Produce manager; Warren Doree-meat dept; Drew Graski-grocery; Kim Elmer-popcorn; Dawn Erickson-floral; Alyssa Young-Front end manager; Sharena Olson-Assistant store manager; Shelbie Donath-grocery manager; Paula Gorres-pricing/health and beauty; Brandon Witt-pricing; Doug Rinehart-Owner; Tim Adams-Store manager; Jenny Bridges-Caribou manager.
produce, deli, dairy, meat and grocery. Store Manager Tim Adams estimates the store has expand-
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In addition to more items for sale, the store has added new shopping carts and 25 new employees. The Grand Re-Opening sale runs through October 11. Customers are encouraged to register for a wide range of prizes that include a gas grill, hunting tree stand and 50 bags of groceries. Drawing to be held October 19 at the end of the 38th Anniversary Sale.
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Prices effective Monday, October 5th through Sunday, October 11th USDA Choice Beef Boneless Angus Top Sirloin Steak
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Chilly showdown in Somerset Amery Warriors football traveled to Somerset October 2 where they were defeated by the Spartans 34-21.
Girls tennis claim three conference championships
The Amery Warriors Boys' Soccer team is halfway through their Middle Boarder Conference season. Their current record is 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 tie. There have been many twists and turns throughout the season with a late start, Covid-19 safety measures in place, and the passing of a dear friend, youth coach, and team parent, Jon Otto. Thursday's win against Osceola of 6-2 was a strong combination of communication, great passing, and the most shots on goal of any game this season so far. The team never gave up and kept going in on the attack. This came after a tough loss on Tuesday against New Richmond. The team rebounded very well. This is a young team and they are beginning to learn to work together. Amery hopes to continue with this momentum into the second half of the season, as they will play each team a second time. Stats after six games include: Dayton White leading the team with 6 goals followed by Ryder Fern with 4 and 3 by Derrick Chute. Justin Walters is leading the team in attempts on goal with 17 so far and has 6 assists. On Defense, Joseph Bohn has 28 one-on-one tackles and 29 clears. Following close behind is Michael Lepak with 28 and Chad Sarsland with 23. Joseph Wentz has 36 saves on the season.
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The Amery girls tennis team claimed three first place championships at the Middle Border Conference tennis meet Sept. 29 in New Richmond. Hannah Bottolfson started the championship parade by dropping only one game in two matches at No. 2 singles. She defeated Mondovi’s Cierra Bollinger, 6-0, 6-1 and New Richmond’s Onalie Dennis, 6-0,6-0 to win the title. Lily Marquand at No. 3 singles had to go three sets in the championship match to defeat New Richmond’s Avery Knutson 4-6, 6-3, 10-4. In her first round match, she won against Osceola’s Caitlin Karun, 6-3, 7-5. Ashley Benysek defeated Osceola’s Autumn Guckenberger, 6-0, 6-2 at No. 4 singles and Ellsworth’s Claire Lawrence, 6-1, 6-1 to win the title. Second place finishes went to Sophie Whitley at No. 1 singles, who defeated Osceola’s Hope Lowney, 6-4, 6-1 in her first round match, but fell to New Richmond’s Izzy Brinkman, 4-6, 6-3, 11-9 in the title. “She was extremely patient and consistent,” Amery coach Tanya Julson said. Deidra Meyer and Ally de la Cruz won their first two matches at No. 1 doubles – a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Unity/Luck’s Molly Eley/ Taylor Erickson and a 6-2, 6-7, 10-8 victory over Baldwin-Woodville’s Juneau Paulsen/Alison Nutt. They fell 6-4, 6-4 to New Richmond’s Brogan O’Flanagan/Rhea Warner in the title. “They had outstanding footwork
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Back row L-R: Hannah Bottolfson, Ella Gould, Deidra Meyer, Ally de la Cruz, Alaina Rivard and Truc Nguyen. Front row L-R: Lidia Curtis, Lily Marquand, Sophie Whitley, Ashley Benysek
and net play,” Julson said. Lidia Curtis and Ella Gould went 1-1 at No. 3 doubles. They fell 6-1, 6-1 to Ellsworth’s Brianna Maurer/ Hayley Bach, but rebounded to defeat Baldwin-Woodville’s Camile Bennis and Alayna Brightbil, 6-0, 6-3. Alaina Rivard and Truc Nguyen went 1-2 at No. 2 doubles. In its first round match, they defeated Ellsworth’s Victoria Dawley/Shelby Schultz, 6-1, 6-1. New Richmond’s MhKellen Storie/Bella Baillargeon defeated the pair, 6-0, 6-7, 10-5. In the third-place match, Brooke and Allison Albrightson swept the pair 6-1, 6-3. In the team standings, New Richmond finished first with 14,
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Amery’s Chad Sarsland guards the ball from Osceola.
while Amery took second with 11. Osceola was third with nine. “The girls showed strength, patience and perseverance from start to finish of the day and for our season,” Julson continued. “Our regular season conference record was 5-1 and our overall record was 12-3. “It has been my pleasure to watch these girls grow and improve as players, teammates, and as people. They have been extremely flexible as we worked through all the challenges this unique season presented us. I couldn’t be prouder of each one of them.” JILL ARMSTRONG
Jack Smestad (4) and Nicholas Silvas (5) run away with the ball.
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Volleyball defeats Ellsworth for first conference win
Central runs over Amery in football opener
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The Amery volleyball team earned its first conference win by defeating Ellsworth 25-18, 25-20, 25-15 Sept. 29. “The team played well and capitalized on the opportunities they had in the game,” said coach Lisa Markee. No other individual stats were available. SERVICE ERRORS COST WARRIORS AGAINST CENTRAL The Warriors hosted St. Croix Central on Oct. 3 and fell in five games, 18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 25-20, 15-7. “It was a well fought game,” Markee said. “We just had a few too many of our own errors at the end. “We had too many service errors in close games. Game 2 we had four service errors in a back and forth battle, and in game 1 we had three in a 15 point game.” Jenna Hendrickson led the offense with 18 kills, followed by Mariah Waalen’s 16. Drew Granica chipped in with eight. Delaney Vold had three service aces, while Hannah Van Someren and Waalen each had two. Van Someren recorded 30 set assists as Waalen chipped in 22. OSCEOLA CLAIMS A FIVE-SET BATTLE Perennial power Osceola came into Amery Oct. 1 and left with a five-set victory, 25-14, 26-28, 26-24, 25-27, 15-12. “We started off slow, but the
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Above: The team celebrates a big victory against Ellsworth.
The St. Croix Central football team ran for over 260 yards and four touchdowns as it routed Amery 56-14 in the season opener for both teams Sept. 25. After a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, the Panthers outscored Amery 28-7 in the second quarter to control the game. Gabe Siler ran for 110 yards rushing and three touchdowns for SCC. He also added a 41-yard receiving touchdown. Kelson Klin also scored on a 41-yard reception. Amery’s Kale Hopke finished 10-for-19 for 242 yards along with two touchdowns and one interception. Gavin Melberg had three receptions for 132 yards, while Keaton Tollakson scored both of Amery’s receiving touchdowns. Defensively, Koy Hopke led the team with 11 tackles, followed by Daniel Wolf with eight and Mason Tylee and Keaton Tollakson with seven each.
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team really came back and competed for the next four games,” Markee said. “It was good to get into a game where we had to compete for each point, come from behind and keep a lead. The team worked hard and just came up a couple points short in the back and forth games.”
Hendrickson again led the offense with 14 kills, followed by Granica and Waalen’s six. Granica also chipped in with three service aces and two blocks. Vold recorded 28 digs, while Van Someren finished with 36 set assists.
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Coach Bill Peterson and the 2020 Amery High School Girls Golf Team L-R: Lexi Griffin, Taylor Bush, Zoe Miller, Charlee Schroeder, Rylle Thompson-Ziemer, Kaylee Yzerman and Paighton Tyman.
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Kaylee Yzermans was low individual qualifier at Regionals held
at Pheasant Hills September 30. She will head to Sectionals, October 7 in Rice Lake. Yzermans shot a 95. Also competing at Regionals were Rylee Thompson-Ziemer,
Lexi Griffin, Paighton Tyman and Charlee Schroeder. Regionals were also good to Thompson-Ziemer and Griffin who shot personal best scores that day.
Jaidyn McAlpine’s seventh place individual finish at the New Richmond Invitational helped the Amery girls cross country team to a fourth place team finish Oct. 3. Osceola had its five top runners place in the top 10 to win the meet with 32 points. New Richmond was second at 57. Somerset took third at 87, while the Warriors scored 102. Rachel Ulrich of Osceola was first place individually at 18 minutes, 45.4 seconds. New Richmond’s CC Dietz was second, about 45 seconds behind. Somerset’s Adeline Goeltl was third, a second behind Dietz. Grace Carlson was the next Warrior behind McAlpine as she finished 14th at 21:41.8. Megan Osero was 16th at 21:54.2; Aurora Schwartz placed 27th at 22:59.4 and Kaitlyn Peterson took 38th at 24:09.9. Meanwhile for the boys, they also placed fourth. New Richmond had the top three finishers to win the meet with 35 points, edging Osceola by four. Ellsworth took third at 84; Amery scored 111. New Richmond’s Max Blader, Cale Bishop and Tyler Harris were the top three finishers and were separated by 16 seconds. Blader’s time was 15:56.2 seconds. Logan Dockendorf was the top Warrior finisher, as he placed 10th at 17:17.9. Grant Hoff was 22nd (18:23.7), Tim Kelling took 23rd (18:41.6), Aidan Ziegler placed 24th (18:44.3) and Samuel Kelling finished 32nd (19:38.8).
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two years ago. “I told her I thought it was great and that I would move heaven and earth to get it done as long as we could find a facility big enough to hold it,” said Burke. After some thought, Burke came up with the Amery Community Center and the Board gave the Farmers Market crew the thumbs up. Saturday markets starting October 10 and running through October 31, will take place from
9a.m. to Noon. Vendors signed up for the Saturday market include: Esther Nelson, Pike Hole Family Farm, Aaron’s Popcorn, Janny’s Creations, Dale’s Grass fed Beef, Chicken and Pork, Sandy’s Handmade Doll Clothes and KA Farms. Monday markets starting October 19 and running through November 16, will take place from 3p.m.-6p.m. Vendors signed up for the Monday market include: Esther Nelson, Pike Hole Family Farm, Rocky Hollow Farm, Janny’s Creations, Growing Wishes
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Sweet, tangy, and tender beef ready for piling on your favorite sandwich roll. We serve these up with chips and pickles to keep dinner super easy. 1 pound lean ground beef ½ sweet onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces tomato sauce ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 4 sandwich rolls, for serving Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. When beef is partially cooked through, add the onion, pepper, and garlic to the pan and continue cooking and stirring until meat is fully cooked and vegetables have softened. Drain grease. Pour the beef mixture into a crockpot and add all of the remaining ingredients aside from the sandwich rolls. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. — bunsinmyoven.com BEST EVER APPLE CRISP The Best Ever Apple Crisp has a juicy caramel filling and topped with the perfect blend of sugary crumble on top. Eat it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an amazing dessert! Apple Filling: 3 pounds granny smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced thin 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup caramel topping Crisp: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup softened salted butter 1/2 cup rolled oats Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Topping for Serving Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x9 pan. In a large bowl, toss together apples, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel topping until well combined. Transfer to prepared pan and spread out evenly. In another mixing bowl make the crisp topping. Use a fork to stir together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use the fork to mash in the butter until you have a crumbly mixture. Stir in rolled oats. Spread crisp topping out into an even layer over the apples. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until apples are tender and crisp is lightly browned. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel topping. — thestayathomechef.com
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I am so thankful I got the chance to marry you 44 years ago. I miss you so much, but I treasure the time we spent together. Happy Anniversary, my true love! Mike
AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: Low-fat White Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk. Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.
Middle School Lunch: Pizza Hotdish, PB&J Sandwich, Roasted Cauliflower, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick High School Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices
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Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait Elementary Lunch: Softshell Pork Taco, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Refried Beans, Fruit Choices, Spanish Rice Intermediate Lunch: Softshell Pork Taco, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Refried Beans, Fruit Choices, Spanish Rice Middle School Lunch: Walking Tacos, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Refried Beans, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Softshell Pork Tacos, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Refried Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Spanish Rice
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger or Macaroni & Cheese, French Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Oatmeal, Yogurt High School Lunch: Warrior Burger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice
Thursday, October 8 – Breakfast: UBR Elementary Lunch: Oven Roasted Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Biscuit, Gravy Intermediate Lunch: Oven Roasted Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Biscuit, Gravy Middle School Lunch: Oven Roasted Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Biscuit, Gravy High School Lunch: Hot Oven Roasted Turkey & Cheese Hoagie, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Green Peas, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Original Sunchips
Friday, October 9 – Breakfast: Bacon Egg Scramble, Elementary Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Choices, Biscuit, Gravy Intermediate Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Green Peas, Fruit Choices, Cornbread Middle School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Green Peas, Fruit Choices, Cornbread High School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Corn, Pasta Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Homemade Corn Bread
Monday, October 12 – Breakfast: Vanilla Yogurt, Apple Cinnamon Muffin Elementary Lunch: All Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, PB&J Sandwich, Baked Beans, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: All Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: All Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, PB&J Sandwich, Baked Beans, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Crispy Chicken Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices
Tuesday, October 13 – Breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese Elementary Lunch: Pizza Hotdish, PB&J Sandwich, Roasted Cauliflower, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick Intermediate Lunch: Pizza Hotdish, PB&J Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Salad, Roasted Cauliflower, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick
Thursday, October 8 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Little John Donut, Yogurt, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: “Oodles of Noodles” with Meat Sauce or Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Tossed Salad, Pears, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Muffin, French Toast Sticks, Pop Tart High School Lunch: Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce or Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick Caesar Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Slushie Fruit Cup, Sliced Apples, Milk Choice
Friday, October 9 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken or Popcorn Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, Carrots, Pineapple, Fortune Cookie, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Donut Holes, Sausage Links High School Lunch: Chicken Smackers or Mandarin Orange Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, Carrots, Applesauce, Pineapple, Fortune Cookie, Milk Choice
Monday, October 12 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Turkey & Gravy with Biscuit or PB&J “Uncrustable”, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn, Craisins, Applesauce, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Links, Muffin, Chocolate Chip “UBR” Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick High School Lunch: Turkey & Gravy/Biscuit or PB&J Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Sliced Pears, Craisins, Milk Choice
Tuesday, October 13 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers or Pancake Sausage Stick with Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Muffin, Yogurt, Sausage/Egg/Cheese Sandwich, “Gripz” Graham Crackers High School Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Ham & Cheese Wrap, Steamed Corn, Tossed Salad, Grapes, Applesauce, Milk Choice
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Amery Community Education – Still Learning! There is no fall catalog at this time, but we will be offering some classes. Some will be in-person with safety guidelines in place, some will be offered online. For more information and online registration, visit the school website and go to Community Ed (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us), email commed@amerysd. k12.wi.us or call 715-268-9771 x220. Country Western Line Dance: Learn and practice the Electric Slide, Four Corners line dance, Southside Shuffle, the Scoot and more. No partner required all are welcome! Oct 13 & 20 from 6-7 p. Fee $15 per dancer for the 2-night class. Pre-register.*
Standard Ballroom Dancing (partner required): Learn the beginning skills for popular social dances like the smooth Foxtrot, the basic Box-Step, Ballroom Waltz and East Coast Swing. For beginning and intermediate dancers. Oct 13 & 20 from 7-8 p. Fee $15 per dancer for the 2-night class. Pre-register.*
Beginning West Coast Swing Dancing (partner required): Learn triple-count footwork with Underarm Turns, the Side Pass and the Sugar Push. Oct 13 & 20 from 8-9 p. Fee $15 per dancer for the 2-night class. Pre-register.* *Dance classes will be held in a large, open gymnasium space to allow for adequate social distancing. Masks/Face coverings are required. Estate Planning Workshop online using Zoom: Have you done proper estate planning? To get started, join us for this basic, but very informational workshop. You will learn how to protect loved ones’ inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up-to-date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. Oct. 20 at 6 p. Fee $9. A link to the online course will be provided after registration. You need good internet access and a desktop, laptop, or tablet capable of audio and video content. Pre-register with Community Ed.
Mike Lynch Wisconsin Starwatch Party with a HALLOWEEN twist - outdoors! Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great Halloween celestial show in the skies over Amery. Along with visual telescopes, we will have a telescope astronomical camera system to view live color images on a video screen. Oct 26 from 6:30-8 p. Adults $14; Youth ages 10-18 $9; Under age 10 Free. Pre-register with Community Ed. Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and broadcaster and has been hosting star watching and astronomy programs for nearly 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Face coverings/masks are not required outdoors but are still encouraged. Be prepared with a required face mask/covering for indoor check-in, warmup & restroom breaks. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. If it is cloudy you’ll get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check� for a future Starwatch Class. Spanish II online using Zoom: 5 Wednesdays, Nov 11 – Dec 16 (skip 11/25), from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $85. A link to the online course will be provided after registration. You need good internet access and a desktop, laptop, or tablet capable of audio and video content. Textbook must be purchased on own – contact Community Ed for details. Register in time to get a textbook.
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The annual Arnell Paws on the Trail fundraising event took on a new look this year. Our Virtual Pet Walk enlisted Friends of Arnell to participate by sending in photos of Life with their Pets. Contest categories brought in an array of charming and creative photos that brightened each day of the event, Sept. 12 – 26. Thanks to our sponsors and participants, the Arnell Virtual Pet Walk exceeded our goal of raising $3,000. The support of our community in this trying year, is more important than ever. Amery Chevrolet, Amery Hospital and Clinic, Boyd’s Outdoor Power, Carlson SV, Chet Johnson Drug, Clear Lake Vet, Croixland Leatherworks, Denny’s Auto, Dental Arts, Doyle’s Farm & Home, Fennern Jewelers, Friendly Bar & Grill, Frontier Ag & Turf, Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka, LLP, Investors Advisory Group, J&S General Contracting, Johnson Motors, Kim’s Clips, Law Firm of Williams and Davis, Leadholm Insurance Agency, Ludvigson Law Office, Matrix Cable Solutions, Osceola Auto Body, Outdoors Realty, Star Prairie Vet and Upward Hound Dog Training, came to the rescue with Sponsorships. Photos and videos of “Life with our Pets� included Pets with the Best Smile, Naughtiest Pet, Best Kisser, Best Selfie, Costume, Best Trick and Walking for the Animals (to name a few). Contest winners earned prizes of gift cards and art from: Fawn Doe Rosa, Kwik Trip, Nilssen’s Market, Osceola Vet, Paul Schneider, Tin Cat Studios, UW Wanderoos,
Village Pizzeria and Walmart. The photos and videos entered in the event are available on the Arnell Facebook Page in the Event folder. All you need do is click on “Discussion� once you are at the “Virtual Pet Walk� Event to see the contestant entries. Be sure to click on “Comments� and then “View All Comments� to see them all. We are glad to see everyone enjoying the company of their pets and celebrating their unique personalities. They really are a comfort to the soul. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Enjoy this wonderful season! We’ve jumped right in to October…the leaves have turned a beautiful bright color, some trees are losing or have lost their leaves, the nights are getting cooler, and the farmers are harvesting their crops. Enjoy this wonderful season! “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is Kristo Orthodontics. They offer personalized orthodontic treatment plans for all ages. No dentist referral is necessary for a free consultation. Kristo is located in the lower level of the Amery Dental Center. This is… • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please get your mammogram scheduled today! • National Fire Prevention Week. Thank you to all our area firefighters for your time and dedication in serving your communities. • National 4H Week. A great organization for kids and families to meet new friends, and to explore various projects and activities. Congratulations to Dick’s Fresh Market on the Grand Opening of their new addition and remodeling project. The building is very nice inside and out. Specials this week include steak, grapes, cottage cheese, milk, cheese, bread, and ham. Register for a drawing to win great prizes-gas grill, hunting stand, cooler, groceries, produce, gift cards, freezer, gift baskets, and much more! Shop Dick’s Fresh Market for all your grocery/deli needs. Journey Church has also been in the remodeling stage, and now welcomes you to their Building Dedication and Open House this Sunday, October 11. The dedication service is at 9am, with the open house and walk-through at 10am. Journey Church is located on Broadway St in Amery.
It’s Grand Opening time at Midnight Winds Shoppe this Friday, October 9, from 10am-8pm. The store is filled with great boutique and gift items, and also very unique items. They are located north of Amery on the corner of Hwy 46 South and Hwy 8. Congratulations to this week’s AFP Football Contest winner- Mona Schock, Amery, who had 6 correct. For your chance to be our next winner simply pick the winning teams, and drop off or mail or email your entry form to the Amery Free Press. Entry with the most correct will receive $25 Pounding Amery Scrip Money. Good Luck! Congratulations and Good Luck to the the area high school athletes as they have Pavement already or will be moving in to tournament play. It’s great for the kids to be Pam Humpal able to have their Fall Sports to enjoy. Happy 11th Anniversary on October 10 to my niece and nephew-in-law, Lisa & Ricky. Enjoy your day! Happy 17th Birthday on October 12 to my niece, Emma. Have a fun day! And speaking of “birth”days…Paisley Marie Koch was born on September 29, and weighed in at 8lbs 8 oz, 19 ½ inches. Her mom and dad is my niece and nephew-in-law, Kara and Kody, and she also has a big sister, Hadley, to help take care of her. That makes me another “great” aunt. Congratulations everyone! Last week we ventured east to a Children’s Hospital in Boston for my grandson, Bentley, to meet with a new team of doctors to hopefully get some answers on the symptoms he has been having for the past 3 years.
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The doctors are exploring some different tests, and are trying to figure this mystery out. On the way to Boston we took a slight detour and checked out New York City. We stayed in Jersey City just a couple of blocks from the walkway viewing the beautiful skyline of NYC at night. The 911 Memorial is a very cool and also sad place to tour but a must for everyone to have on your bucket list. We were only there one short day but made our time count by getting a chance to see Times Square, the Hudson River, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Trade Center, M&M store, rode the subway/bus/train and drove in tunnels under the water. I will have more of our adventures out east in the upcoming weeks. Have a great week…enjoy our beautiful weather, and good luck with your Fall porojects!
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Burnett, Polk, & St. Croix Counties –The League of Women Voters – St. Croix Valley, in conjunction with 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls, is providing archived local candidate debates on their website – https://lwvstcroix-
valley.org/debates/ . Wisconsin Public Radio is conducting a series of debates between state candidates running for positions in the November 2020 election. “The West Side” is a call-in program focused on issues specific to western Wisconsin. The show is hosted by Dean Kallenbach and airs on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 88.3
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WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls, with a livestream at www.wrfw887.com. On October 16, 2020, Senate District 10 candidates, Patty Schachtner, D-Somerset, and Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, will debate. The other debates are archived, for you to listen, on the LWV’s website https://lwvstcroixvalley.org/debates/ . The debates include: Assembly District 28 Kim Butler, D-Balsam Lake, and Gae Magnafici, R-Dresser; Assembly District 30 Sarah Yacoub, D-Hudson, and Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls; Assembly District 29 John Calabrese, D-Menomonie, and Clint Moses, R-Menomonie; and Assembly District 75 David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, and John Ellenson, D-Shell Lake. The League of Women Voters of the
United States is a non-partisan group that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We are currently encouraging people to exercise their right to vote! Your Vote is Important! Go to https:// myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoterDeadlines , to find out how to register to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote absentee ballot. “Someone Struggled for your right to Vote. Use it.” – Susan B. Anthony Please learn more about our LWV through our website – https://lwvstcroixvalley.org. Like and Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/lwvstcroixvalley and at https://www.instagram. com/lwvstcroixvalley. Our chairperson is Carolyn Saunders and she can be reached by email at contact@lwvstcroixvalley.org or by phone at 715-432-5816. We hope that you can join us!
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2
WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.
ESTATE OF DUANE M. OLSON c/o Brent D. Skinner, Attorney Special Administrator Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2020CV134 Case Code: Foreclosure
of Mortgage 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 11, 2020, for the sum of $69,095.75, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the described prem-
ises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff CONTINUED, PAGE 28
VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT General Election • November 3, 2020 Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identi¿cation must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued. You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote.wi.gov. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5 pm on the ¿fth day before the election, (October 29, 2020). Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's of¿ce or other speci¿ed location during the days and hours speci¿ed for casting an absentee ballot in person. CITY OF AMERY Patty Bjorklund, Clerk 118 Center St. W Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-3411 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Sally Pickard, Clerk 858 60th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2926 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
TOWN OF LINCOLN Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 661 85th St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4747 In-person absentee voting will take place Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appt Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
TOWN OF ALDEN Christine Genung, Clerk 183 155th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Phone 715-248-7859 Tues., Oct. 20 & 27, 10:30-5, Wed., Oct. 21 & 28, 7-11 a.m., Thurs., Oct. 22 & 29, 3-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 23 & 30, 11-5.
TOWN OF CLAYTON Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk TOWN OF VANCE CREEK 164 70th Ave. Glennis Lynch, Clerk Clayton, WI 54004 319 1st Ave. Phone 715-948-2564 Clayton, WI 54004 In person absentee voting by appt 715-455-1432 during speci¿ed hours Mon.In person absentee voting by appt. Thurs. 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. VILLAGE OF CLAYTON TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Dave Fall, Clerk TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Janelle Johnson, Clerk PO Box 63 JoAnn Agne, Clerk 209 50th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 612 US Hwy. 8 Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2460 Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-948-2189 In person absentee voting during Phone 715-268-6506 In person absentee voting by all of¿ce hours In person absentee voting by appointment Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., appointment Fri. 8:30 a.m.-Noon or by appt. TOWN OF GARFIELD TOWN OF BEAVER Sue Knutson, Clerk VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Wendy Coleman, Clerk 690 Minneapolis St. Al Bannink, Clerk 1541 10th Street Amery, WI 54001 350 4th Ave. Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Phone 715-268-4414 Clear Lake, WI 54005 Phone 715-263-2157 Phone 715-205-4396 In person absentee voting by In person absentee voting during Wed., October 21, 6-8 p.m. appointment during speci¿ed all of¿ce hours Sat., October 24 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or By Appointment
The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce is: Tuesday - October 20, 2020 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's of¿ce: Friday – October 30, 2020 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on November 3, 2020. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. WNAXLP
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MONTHLY MEETING To be held October 12, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the District Of¿ce located at 777 South Shore Drive. AGENDA 1. Monthly of¿cers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board. Dennis Badman, Secretary WNAXLP
REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake
The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, October 12, 2020, at 6 p.m. AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: None 8. New Business: Employee Health Insurance 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN GRAVEL CRUSHING 2021 SEASON The Town of Alden is seeking Proposals for Crushing a minimum of: 30,000 Ton of “Base aggregate Dense ¾ - inch” crushed Gravel and 20,000 Ton of “Base Aggregate Dense 1 ¼ - inch” Crushed Gravel in the Town of Alden’s Gravel Pit. The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020. at the office of the Town of Alden. Town Hall 183 155th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Town of Alden Gravel Crushing 2021 Season”. Please return all proposals to: Town of Alden Town Hall 183 155th Street Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will opened and reviewed 1:00 p.m. on Friday October 16, 2020 at the Town of Alden Town Hall, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 (NOTE: No Late proposals will be accepted). The Town of Alden will review & Consider all proposals at their regularly scheduled Town Board meeting. Pit Location and bid specification forms are available from the Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.; P.L.S. at the address above. Questions can be directed to DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC (715) 505-9242. On Site Inspection of the Pit can be made by Contacting the Town of Alden to arrange a meeting with the Town of Alden Personal. The Town of Alden Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities in any proposal or to accept any proposal of parts of various proposals, which, in their opinion, is the most advantageous to the Town of Alden. By Order of the Town of Alden Board. Keith Karpenski, Chairman, Town of Alden Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S, Town Engineer, DJ Fedderly Management Consultant, LLC WNAXLP
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at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the
clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).
The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810. DESCRIPTION: The East Quarter (E ¼) of the North Half (N ½) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1384 210th Avenue / County Road G, Milltown, WI 54858. DATED: September 18, 2020. BRENT WAAK Polk County Sheriff Tony R. Schrader, Attorney for Plaintiff SCHRADER LAW OFFICE E4641 473rd Ave Menomonie, WI 54751 tony@tonyschraderlaw.com THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jocelyn Jace Boehm By (Petitioner) Jocelyn Jade Boehm Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 20CV227 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jocelyn Jade Boehm To: Jocelyn Jade Sanders Birth Certificate: Jocelyn Jade Boehm IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin before Judge Daniel J. Tolan at the Polk County Justice Center, Branch 1, 1005 W Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on December 4, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge September 8, 2020
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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Certified Survey Map for David Maxon creating a 5 acre lot out of a 17 acre lot at 794 110th Street. 7. Becky Elbing re-zoning request for 1.5 acres on the corner of Jeans Lane & Bear Trap Lane 8. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 9. Presentation and Approval of Bills 10. Election Worker & part-Time Highway Wages 11. Preliminary Budget 12. Fire Department Letter of Intent 13. New Business 14. Unfinished Business 15. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 WNAXLP
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Mary M. Hanson 21515 Hawthorne Blvd. # 885 Torrance, CA 90503, Plaintiff, v. Brian Swanson 658 Keller Ave. N. Amery, WI 54001 Defendant. PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE (SMALL CLAIMS) Case No. 2020SC430 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S) You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following small claims court: Polk County Courthouse, (715) 485-9216, Suite 300, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on October 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate (property) you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. Mary M. Hanson (310) 543-1355 September 29, 2020 (Oct. 6)
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STOP IN to the office to renew The School District of Turtle Lake is accepting applications for the following:
PART-TIME CUSTODIAN We are actively searching for an individual to fill a Part-Time Custodial position for 29 hours per week beginning immediately. 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.
PROM ADVISOR We are actively searching for an individual to act as the Prom Advisor for the 2020-2021 school year. Duties include coordinating and supervising Prom activities. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Mary SchradleMau regarding at 715-986-4470, Ext. 2213 or mschradle-mau@turtlelake.k12.wi.us. The District has immediate openings for the above positions. An application can be obtained from our website www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us by clicking on “District” and then “Employment” or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-4470.
Application deadline: Until filled. The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
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Pay $15-$18 starting depending on position. Full benefits package provided. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Northwire, Inc. 110 Prospect Way, Osceola, WI 54020 or email to HumanResources_ Northwire@lemo.com. Northwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer Male/Female/Veteran/Disability
Division 1 Northwest Communications ..... 44.5 Chet Johnson Drug ............................40 Club 53 ................................................... 36 Division 2 Amery Fire Department ...............50.5 Amery Discount Liquor ....................46 BYE ..........................................................23 High Games: Janet Martinson 163-154-164, Gwen Wold 149-157-152, Jennifer Hellie 111-160-182, Ashley Allen 137-138-163, Pat Marquand 135-151148, Marcia Clark 144-145-144, Stacy Hanson 152, April Boe 151. High Series: Janet Martinson 481, Gwen Wold 458, Jennifer Hellie 453, Ashley Allen 438, Pat Marquand 434, Marcia Clark 433.
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Certified Nursing Assistant training in Amery, WI. __________________________ Training is free/paid for those hired for an open position. Now enrolling students for upcoming classes in October, November & December. Call today for more information. 715-268-7107 You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
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HEATING & COOLING Need a High (IÀFLHQW )XUQDFH RU &HQWUDO $LU &RQGLWLRQLQJ" Call
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Shiloh Heating & Cooling LLC 715-268-6695 Serving Amery Area For 20 Years Sales, Service, Installation Furnaces, Boilers, A/C Wisc. HVAC Lic #847988
J&S Heating & Cooling
Quality Service and Installation on Forced Air & AC units Gas piping FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff Young, Amery 715-529-1419 cell 715-948-2229 fax
EXCAVATING/CONSTRUCTION
SCOTT POYE EXCAVATING • Demolition • Driveways • Land Clearing
• Site Work • Basements • Trucking
My 24th year serving Western Wisconsin
715-263-2869
PLUMBING & WELLS ROYAL FLUSH PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC
BLC
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Well Drilling Pump Service
715-268-6565 royalflushpandh@amerytel.net www.royalflushpandh.com
Bryan Cox
715-825-9355
THE BEST “HAND” YOU CAN GET
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Rebates up to $625 per system or $350 per unit! **Financing Available**
Award Winning Service 24/7 Call toll-free
855-463-4757 Serving over 9 Counties in NW Wisconsin
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HOME FURNISHINGS
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Experience the Berghammer Difference 715-948-2811
FREE Estimates
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AUTO REPAIR
CLEANING
715-246-2660
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STEAM TEAM Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Furniture Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning Pet Stains JOHN A. HUMPAL
211 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI • 715-268-7882
Scrap Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
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Hwy 46 & Griffin St • Amery • 715-268-8149
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1060 River Place Mall, Amery • 715-268-4663
INTERNET & TELEPHONE
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116 Harriman Ave. N, Amery • 715-268-7101
Get paid for your • junk vehicles • aluminum cans • scrap metal Call in for current pricing
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STUMP GRINDING
STUMP GRINDING AND REMOVING 800-282-8103 • 715-417-0303
INSURANCE
Northwest Communications
WE BUY CAT. CONVERTERS
“SERVING YOUR AREA”
LEADHOLM INSURANCE AGENCY
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• Reliable • Professional • Insured • Free Estimates
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“We Are Always Accepting New Patients!”
*TIMOTHY T. SEMPF JASON W. WHITLEY *ERIK M. BERGMANIS Attorneys-at-Law
David P. Doroff, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. Ott, D.D.S. FAMILY DENTISTRY
404 Wisconsin Ave. | Amery, WI 54001 715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00
Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Mon, Tues, Wed Fri 8-5, Thurs 9-4 341 Keller Ave. N Amery, Wis. 54001 715-268-2020
*Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Call to advertise your business in this space 715-268-8101
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amerylaw.com
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Richard A. Davis, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN Adam P. Honl, CPA Susan L. Hartman, CPA 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonsv.com
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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER IS OPEN! Please note our new hours of operation 8:00-3:00 each day Monday through Friday. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FITNESS CENTER AND ALL RENTALS ARE ON HOLD UNTIL A LATER DATE. An Obstacle is defined as a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress. Have you ever felt that the mountain you have chosen to climb is too big? Have you ever wanted to give up on that mountain or have you decided that you are going to climb and overcome it? On lifehack.com they suggest that there are seven ways to overcome obstacles in your life. Starting out with finding out what limits you; what is standing between you and your goals? Is it not enough time, procrastination, complacency or external events that are preventing you from moving forward towards that goal? Next, review your timeline, how long have you been dealing with a challenge or what attitude or habit is hindering you? Finding the answers to all these questions will help you make the right changes. Third, determine what is beyond you, is your obstacle so daunting that you don’t know how to overcome it? Know that it
isn’t the end of the world, take a minute and list the things you can control like your habits, how much energy you put into something, exercise, diet and how much relaxation will all affect how you move forward. Fourth, break down your goals in to smaller pieces, develop a check list and break your goals into smaller accomplishments, this will help alleviate the feeling of biting off more than you can chew! Fifth, always work with a to-do list, this will help you modify your plan in finding the best way to reach your goals. Sixth, improve your problem-solving skills; are you one that makes decisions based on your instincts? Maybe try taking a step back and analyze the situation and weigh out the pros and cons first. And lastly, track your progress, keep a journal of everything; your successes and your challenges. Reward yourself when you reach one of your goals. Remember obstacles give us meaning, it is up to you to change your perspective and deal with the obstacles in the right mindset. They either become your stepping stones to bigger and better things or stumbling blocks that hold you back. Stay healthy and see you when you are comfortable! 2020 Memberships are due! Stop in
and see Jen or 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
• 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 715-268-6605 and leave a message for available dates.
• THE FITNESS CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. We will let you know when the situation changes.
• Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-five cents per card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!
• 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! • Tuesday September 29th Pool winners are Dean Elken in first, Gary Snelling with second, Wendell Anderson took third, Al Frank with fourth and Janet Delong with the consolation prize. • Wednesday September 30th bridge winners are Bernie Peterson with first and Pat Herr with second. • Thursday October 1st Pool winners are Mary Fisher in first, Dean Elken placed second and Wendell Anderson with third, Gary Snelling placed fourth and Jean Frank took the consolation prize. Congratulations to all! Jen Tyman, Interim Director
In the battle against breast cancer, early detection is a woman’s most powerful weapon. In fact, according to the National Cancer Institute, when breast cancer is detected in an early, localized stage, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent. That’s why it is so important for all women to make breast health awareness a regular part of their healthcare routine.
Growing Awareness to Save Lives A mammogram can detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, and many major health organizations recommend annual mammogram screenings for women beginning at age 40. Experts also recommend clinical breast exams and breast self-exams to check for breast abnormalities on a regular basis. Any woman noticing unusual changes in her breasts should contact her healthcare provider immediately. Women of all ages should speak to their doctor about his or her personalized recommendations for breast cancer screening. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we remember the women who have lost their lives to the disease, and we voice our support for those in the fight of their lives. These sponsors join us in raising awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer and the importance of continued support for breast cancer research.
204 Keller Avenue N. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-8121
Cumberland Healthcare Medical Clinic 1110 Seventh Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829 (715) 822-7500
265 Griffin St. E Amery, Wisconsin Phone 715-268-0678
Cumberland Healthcare Hospital 1110 Seventh Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829 (715) 822-7200
Cumberland Healthcare Turtle Lake Center 632 US Highway 8 Turtle Lake, WI 54889 (715) 986-2022
265 Griffin Street East Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8000 Clear Lake Clinic 357 Third Avenue Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-3100
Luck Clinic 2547 State Rd 35, Ste 1 Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2177
Turtle Lake Clinic 550 Martin Avenue Turtle Lake, WI 54889 715-986-4101
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We know that life, kids and sniffles don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. That’s why we offer extended hours, weekend appointments and video visits – giving you the care you need, when you need it. Your nearest clinic Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St. E.
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Baldwin: 715-684-3307 • 6am to 10pm Sunday – Saturday CARIBOU: 5am - 8pm Mon-Fri • 6am - 8pm Sat-Sun Ellsworth: 715-273-5500 • 7am to 9pm Sunday – Saturday CARIBOU: 6am - 6pm Mon-Fri • 7am - 6pm Sat • 8am - 5pm Sun Cumberland: 715-822-4541 • 7am to 9pm Sunday – Saturday Clear Lake: 715-263-2513 7am to 8pm Monday – Saturday • 8am to 8pm Sunday Glenwood City: 715-265-4660 7am to 8pm Monday – Saturday • 8am to 7pm Sunday
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