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DOT delays project BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Giving the gift of music BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
George N. Parks once said, “A band is not proud because it performs well; it performs well because it is proud.” Parks spent his entire career igniting a passion for music in his band students at the University of Massachusetts. Instructors in the band department of Amery
Amery’s Keller Avenue “Project Street Construction and Utilities” will be slightly paused due to the insistence of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Amery’s City Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund, said the city received word the DOT is urging the City of Amery to delay construction of the project. She said, “Because this project is located in the downtown section of Amery, the goal of the construction phase is to have the shortest time frame as possible so as to minimize the impact on downtown businesses as much as possible.” The city’s talks with the engineers on the project make it seem as if construction should be complete by October 31, 2021, however an extra month would be desirable. The bidding process will most likely go out in late 2020 with construction beginning possibly during the summer of 2021. “The city will keep residents and business owners apprised as to an appropriate timeline when the information is made available to us,” Bjorklund said.
Schools are hoping to do the same for each and every student who has a desire to play a SEE BAND, PAGE 2 CONTRIBUTED
Amery Middle School band students practice their talents. Pictured standing: Charlie Benware and Henry Plummer. Middle row: Peter Markee. Front L-R: Alise Hoffman, Jaeden Shenton and Anna Gould.
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Lederhosen, accordian — Yup, Oktoberfest time is here Ron Vorwek kept the polka party alive during Amery Community Center and Amery Ale Works’ joint Oktoberfest celebration. Story on page 2.
Lace up your sneakers for a good cause BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Forget rockin’ and rollin’, right now the biggest craze in town is walking and raising. Recently two walks in town raised money for causes near and dear to the hearts of many Amery residents. While
everyone knows exercising is beneficial to your own health, it seems you can do it to be beneficial for others too. The Arnell 2019 Paws on the Trail event hosted 47 registered walkers September 28. Pups and owners alike enjoyed strolling down the Stower Seven Lakes Trail. Walkers, doggies and local sponsors helped raise $7,800 for
animals in the care of Arnell Memorial Humane Society. The same day, Amery Memory Care hosted the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. After their opening ceremony, the walk followed. Those participating said they were walking for those courageous men and women who have fought and continue to fight the battle of Alzhei-
mer’s. They walked for those who love and care for those brave souls and they walked to give hope and spread awareness. They walked simply because they care. Proceeds from the walk, food and silent auction raised $11,616.30 for the Alzheimer’s Association. SEE WALKS, PAGE 2
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