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Amery Trick-or-Treat event October 31 BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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Sticky fingers and tired feet, mean businesses were visited for Trick-or-Treat. The Amery Community Club in partnership with Amery area businesses welcome community members to join them for their annual Trick-or-Treat event Saturday, October 31 from 10:a.m. to Noon. Participating businesses will be ready with treats available for kids in their Halloween costumes. All participating businesses will be outside of their stores this year. It is asked that all little witches and warlocks practice social distancing by remaining a brooms length apart (six feet) from anyone who is not in their household. Please maintain a safe distance from other groups and wait to approach a table until the previous group has left. All attendees must wear a face covering. Per the CDC, a Halloween costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask or a face covering. Costume masks can be used if it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers
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. “It is better to fight for something, than live for nothing.”-General George Patton, Jr. Milton Johnson is 96-yearsold. He never thought he would live to be such an age. He has fought for something as a member of the United States Army during WWII and he has lived a plentiful life since. Johnson grew up in Amery. Around the age of 18 he was drafted, joined the Army and was sent to boot camp at Fort Riley in Kansas. In 1887, Fort Riley became the site of the United States Cavalry School. The famous all-black 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, the soldiers of which were called "Buffalo Soldiers", were stationed at Fort Riley at various times in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Since the end of World War
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II, various infantry divisions have been assigned there. Johnson said he was scared when he was drafted as he was young and he did not know what the future would hold for him. From Fort Riley, Johnson was sent to North Carolina where he was trained in advanced infantry. Johnson After North Carolina, Johnson headed to Fort Meade in Maryland. Fort Meade is located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore and is the second-largest workforce of any Army installation in the U.S. Fort Meade became a training center during World War II, its ranges and other facilities used by more than 200 units and approximately 3,500,000 men between 1942 and 1946. The wartime peak-military personnel figure SEE WWII, PAGE 2A
Help spotlight our hometown heroes BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
President Ronald Regan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same.” Amery High School (AHS) has a long, rich history of graduates who have gone on to serve our nation through
the various branches of the U.S. Military. Each year, AHS honors the former Warriors during their Annual Veterans Day program. Many times veterans, students, staff and the community members who attend the program have listened to an address given by a former AHS student/veteran about their military experience. In 2018, Andrea (Gehrman) Franzen gave the address. She is a 2007 AHS graduate and member of the United States
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Air Force. Franzen said, “Returning to
the high school I attended to give the Veterans Day address
was something I never thought I’d be asked to do, but was a tremendous honor. When joining the military, you never quite know where life might take you but you hold close where you came from. My upbringing and the educational influences I experienced in Amery largely shaped the success I’ve had in the military. It was a unique experience to be the guest speaker and allowed me to SEE VETERANS DAY, PAGE 2A
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at Fort Meade was reached in March 1945 with 70,000. Fort Meade was home to many services. The Cooks and Bakers School supplied bread for the entire Post (approximately 20,000 people including families of married men). In 1942, the Third Service Command opened the Special Services Unit Training Center where Soldiers were trained in all phases of the entertainment field. Entertainers, musicians, and others involved in the entertainment industry, including swing-band leader, Glenn Miller, served in Special Services. Fort Meade was home to a number of German and Italian prisoners of war. In September 1943, the first shipment of 1,632 Italian and 58 German prisoners arrived at Fort Meade. Some of those prisoners, including a highly decorated German submarine commander named Werner Henke, died during their captivity and were buried at Fort Meade. Eventually Johnson’s job was to guard German prisoners. He said, “It was a hard job because you were worried about your own safety too.” When the war ended, Johnson joined the Minnesota National Guard. Johnson went on to marry, have children, grandchildren and great-children. He lived in Denver, CO. for 52 years before returning to Amery to live with his brother.
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the mouth and nose. The participating businesses are going to do their part to make the spooktacular day safer as well. If you or someone in your household feels unwell, please stay home.
The Willow River Parish is excited to welcome Hakki Min to the parish. He is the minister for a three-part charge in the United Methodist Church of Clear Lake, Deer Park, and Faith Family. His wife, Esther, and he were born and grew up in Korean Methodist families in South Korea. He came to California, U.S. in January 2018 to study theology at the Claremont School of Theology, which is the one of thirteen United Methodist Seminaries. They have a baby, Evan, and he was born in California on March 19th, 2020. While studying at the seminary, Pastor Hakki became a certified candidate of the United Methodist Church in the California-Pacific Conference and earned the local pastor license. He had also served Anglo Congregations: First United Methodist Church of Upland & Ontario as an intern pastor in Cal-Pac Conference. Until just before he came to the United States, he had served Chungdong First Methodist Church English Ministry in South Korea, founded by missionary Henry G. Appenzeller, for more than three and a half years as a pastoral assistant. Now, he is a Licensed Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church. Pastor Hakki studied the philosophy of religion in college. When he was a sophomore, he had an opportunity to visit New Jersey, U.S. and met Korean pastors who serve cross-cultural ministries in the United Methodist Church. Although it was a short experience, he realized that the love and grace of God transcends races, languages, and cultures through meeting with them and worship services in their churches. Every healthy South Korean male must go to the army for about two years. He took time off from the school to serve in the Korean Military as a Korean man. During his service, he was a military skills trainer and saw many trainees’ negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation from society. The more he counseled and prayed for the trainees, the stronger he felt God’s call as a spiritual leader. He was captured by the Holy Spirit and returned to the college after completing service and got a B.A. degree in 2016 and went to a Methodist Seminary in South Korea. However, while attending his first semester in the seminary, he decided to study abroad when he found the calling God gave him about cross-cultural ministry through the experiences in New Jersey and the experiences in the English Ministry he served. Through the grace of God, he received a full tuition scholarship and earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Claremont School of Theology in May 2020. His wife received a B.A. degree in interior design and is a calligraphy artist. She loves taking photographs. Pastor Hakki believes in the presence and love of the living Christ and that there is nothing in
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life as important as walking each day humbly and gratefully with God. He also believes that the grace of God transcends languages, cultures, and races. He dreams of a faith community that “rejoices with those who rejoice and weeps with those who weep” (Romans 12:15, NRSV) like a family in Christ. In his spare time, you may find him walking with his family around the neighborhood. Come on out to greet Pastor Hakki Min into our community by attending worship on Sunday: We are currently meeting virtually via Zoom for worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays and for Bible study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. We would love for you to join us. Please email us at willowriverparish@gmail. com for an invite. When we return to in-person worship, our schedule is as follows: • Deer Park United Methodist Church @ 8:30 a.m. with fellowship & coffee • Clear Lake United Methodist Church @ 9:45 a.m. with fellowship & coffee • Faith Family United Methodist Church @ 11 a.m. with fellowship
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share a few thoughts from my military journey with the community and educators who helped me get to where I am today.” This year the traditional Veterans Day program will be switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19. AHS needs your help to make this happen. AHS is seeking information on AHS graduates who have served or are currently serving in a branch of the U.S. Military. They are collecting photos and information to share in their virtual Veterans Day program, which will be released to the
public November 11, 2020. The information that is needed for each service member includes: • Photo (new or old, you choose) • First and Last name (please include previous/ maiden name if relevant) • Amery High School graduation year • Specific years of military service, i.e. 1985-89 or 2016-currently serving • Branch of military service • Military Rank/Title Please email the above information with an attached photo to commed@amerysd. k12.wi.us or call 715-268-9771 x220 by October 30, 2020.
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OCTOBER 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 24, 2020.
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to 1:00PM, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 507 West Main Street, Balsam Lake. Each household will receive one large box of assorted food items. Distributions will be drive-through and contactless. Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicles while volunteers load boxes. For additional information, please call 211 (877-947-2211 if you have a non-715 area code) or email Jessica Neumann, 211 Community Impact Director, at jessica. neumann@unitedwaystcroix.org.
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 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.
Trick-or-Treat at participating Amery businesses on Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to Noon. Businesses will be set up with treats available for kids in their Halloween costumes. All participating businesses will be outside of their stores this year. Please practice social distancing by remaining a broom’s length (6 feet) apart from anyone not in your group and wear a face covering.
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United Way St. Croix Valley, Second Harvest Heartland, and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church are co-hosting a free food distribution through the COVID Food Assistance Program open to all households in need on Wednesday, October 28th, 11:00AM
Our group has been meeting for the last month to figure out a way to be better in our community. Issues of racism have been brought up amongst our group and we want to help each other by educating others to be kind to each other. We want to unite Amery to be stronger and more supportive
of our BIPOC friends and family. We have planned a story trot with the story “I Promise� by LeBron James as our focus. The group of kids is putting together a walk with the support of our parents, Amery United, Amery Public Library and Friends of Stower Seven Lake State Trail. These groups help us as we called, emailed, texted and met over zoom to put this event on for our community. The trot will be held at StowerTrail in Amery, WI. There will be pre sales of t-shirts and masks for our be kind event to help educate our community about racism. We will be accepting donations to help fund this trot along with any extra donations will be going back into the community to help educate people about racism. Our shirts that our group, Ben Yanok, and Sports and more, are going to make say “be kind� in sign language and Amery United. We will have more information about getting masks and T-shirt’s next week. The trot will be held October 31st-November 1st and we will have volunteers present to collect donations. The volunteers will also help with education and to answer questions throughout the weekend. Please remember to follow COVID-19 guidelines while on the trail. Enjoy the “I Promise� story trot.
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ust a little over a week to the scariest night of the year. No, not Election Night, silly. Halloween! This year is perfect for trick or treaters of all ages — Halloween is on a Saturday! No worrying about getting home and school or work the next day. Indulge in candy or more adult fare with no worries about immediate consequences. October 31 was one of the few times of the year where children could get free candy, no questions asked. Halloween on a Friday or Saturday night as a child was the best. We knew we Publisher had more time to forage for candy in neighborhoods far from Tom Stangl home. We usually used a pillow case or paper shopping bag for trick or treating and there was plenty of room in those for a great deal of candy. If the bag got too heavy or unstable, we would go home to dump it out into a roasting pan or mixing bowl and immediately head back out to collect more candy. As a kid who trick or treated in the late 1960s and early 1970s, my parents didn’t need to worry about kidnapping, x-raying treats or run in with Satan worshippers. It was understood we would be out for hours getting as much candy as we could haul. In fact, it was pretty much standard operating procedure for us to be out of the house and out from under our mother’s feet for as long as possible. In the town where I grew up, they blew the fire whistle at noon, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. so we had a built-in alarm clock to make sure we were home for lunch and supper. Of course in those days, we turned the clocks back before Halloween so it was dark when we began trick or treating. I still believe it was wrong to delay the return of Standard Time until after Halloween. Much of the fun for me as a child was imagining what lurked in the bushes as I went from door to door, begging for candy. I recalled there were several homes that had an adult hiding in the shadows, ready to leap out and terrify trick or treaters. I remember one year when an adult got struck by a frightened teen. I think the adult took the rest of the night off. It’s hard to tell what trick or treating will look like this year. In many ways, it is a pandemic friendly activity. It is done outdoors and for the most part away from other people. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says participating in one-way trick-or-treating where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard) is considered moderately safe. I can recall coming up to a house that did this one year on Halloween, leaving some treats on the porch. The danger in this arrangement (especially if no one is home) is being anyone but the first person to arrive. My friends and I took much of the small amount of candy that had been left on the porch before quickly departing into the dark. As we get closer to Halloween, let’s think of ways to keep the fun and keep safe as well. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
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ast Friday night I had the privilege of attending the Amery High School Homecoming football game. I say privilege because due to COVID-19, each player gets just a few tickets to give out for spectators. Attendance is not the only part of Homecoming to which the pandemic took a toll. There was no dance, no rally of all students to pep up the school’s athletes. Homecoming Court shenanigans were pre-recorded for pupils to watch inside of classrooms. I understand why Editor Homecoming was April Ziemer handled the way it was. I commend the district for doing whatever it takes to keep the kids in school for in-person learning. I heard a handful of the students say it really didn’t “feel like Homecoming” and as I first sat in pretty empty bleachers Friday night, I was thinking I might agree with them. I soon changed my mind though. Homecoming means tradition. As I sat in the extremely cold air and watched the Warriors excitedly take the field, I saw the girls sporting their favorite players jerseys. I joined along with the rest of the spectators clapping to the beat of On With Amery. I soaked in every cheer and every jeer as each play was completed. I glanced across the field and saw the tailgates lined up outside of the
fence. I was transported back to the early 1990s when Friday Night Lights were made up of the glow of the football field and the KC lights attached to the 1980s trucks in which we were riding. Also just like the 90s, I sat and chatted with one of my Besties about this and that. Things that night which seemed so intriguing that we probably won’t even remember in a month. The traditions that night might have been missing a few favorites, but those that I saw were stronger than ever. In 2010, New Orleans Saints’ coach Sean Payton may have not been much with a steel guitar, but he became something of a country music star, nonetheless, by doing what he did best. The coach allowed pal Kenny Chesney’s documentary crew inside the locker room last September when he provided a stirring motivational speech to his former high school football team, Naperville Central, in the western Chicago suburbs. “Twenty-seven years ago, I sat in this locker room just like you guys, on a knee, gettin’ ready to play a game, “ began Payton, who went on to describe the special place those Friday nights will hold in the hearts of those players for the rest of their lives. “I would give anything tonight to jump in one of these uniforms with you guys, “ Payton told the team. “That feeling . . . comes when you get married, and it comes when
your child is born. So you get it, but you just don’t get it every Friday night. . . . You’ve got plenty of time for tomorrow, but these tonights, they’re going by fast.” In the video, Chesney, a former high school wide receiver and a passionate football fan, then breaks into a ballad celebrating his love for the game, while highlights from high school, college and the pros flash on the screen, followed by interviews with the likes of Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and Texas Coach Mac Brown. Payton was so spot-on when he told those boys, “These tonights, they’re going by fast.” Homecoming though, unites the past and the present. That is the annual time of year when a past Warrior can get that feeling again. This has been a very different season for almost all of the “Boys and Girls of Fall” but I commend them for playing their hearts out reguardless. COVID-19 may have taken away the dance moves away from Homecoming (I am praying the kids can dance extra hard at Prom this year), it may have taken away close contact group challenges in the gymnasium, but it cannot take away the Homecoming feeling. The feeling that win or lose you are proud to be a Warrior. 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 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Blood Drive Thank You! The Amery Woman’s Club recently completed another successful blood drive with the American Red Cross. This latest drive collected 126 units of blood over two days. This means that as many as 378 patients in need are helped with life-saving blood. Thank you to everyone who participated, both as donors and as volunteers and workers. This blood drive, as always, was a community-wide effort. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church provided their church as the donation site; the women from The Amery Woman’s Club notified area churches of the upcoming drive, scheduled donor appointments and greeted and registered donors. Unfortunately, because of Covid–19 restrictions, the Woman’s Club members could not provide the delicious home baked cookies for the donors. Dick’s Fresh Market donated various grocery items. Duane Riley from the Lion’s Club helped set up and take down the fellowship hall at Our Savior’s. WPCA Radio, the Amery Free Press, and Northwest Communications helped with the publicity. Many area businesses allowed us to put up posters. We thank everyone for doing their part! Members of the Amery Woman’s Club volunteered over 143 hours for this worthwhile cause. Most importantly, the residents of our community and surrounding communities took time out of their busy schedules to donate life-saving blood. Thank you! Our next blood drive will be on Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Please mark your calendar and consider being a donor. Thank you. Sheeran Gallagher, Mary Davis and Kate Bevington Blood Drive Coordinators
Dear northern Wisconsin voter, My name is Tom, and my family bought land in northern Wisconsin in 1870. For the first 20 years of my life, I spent every summer here and noticed 2 things over and over again about the people in this area. Those two things are honesty and hard work. My grandfather, Michael Holl, was the 7th Sheriff of Chippewa County. He won a landslide victory as a Democrat in a county that was 75% republican. I no live on the west coast where I am a practicing clinical psychologist. Most of my career has been spent in the psychological screening and evaluation of state Peace Officers (game wardens, highway patrol, correctional officers, etc.). In my work, we assess character traits. We look at integrity, respect for authority, judgment, the capacity to work in a team, and the ability to bring calm to a conflict situation. In each of these evaluations, of which I have done over 4,000, we do an exhaustive background check, run a battery of psychological tests. We then interview each candidate face to face for over an hour. Of the traits mentioned above, Donald Trump has none. His honesty and his capacity to truly respect authority are seriously impaired. When it comes to understanding authority, the central though pattern in Trump (and those like him) is “the rules that apply to other people don’t apply to me.” The other glaring issue is his inability to accept responsibility or blame. Every time something negative happens, it is always someone else’s fault. My training tells me that these traits are lifelong and will never change. I’m not a politician or lobbyist or union organizer or anything like that. I am simply someone who understands the integrity and dignity of the local people as they live their daily lives. The issues of integrity, humility and honesty are the basis of this letter. This has nothing to do with Joe Biden. If you don’t like Joe, don’t vote for him. The main message is: you have more integrity than Donald Trump every day of the week and twice on Sundays; he does not deserve your vote. Sincerely, Thomas H. McCord, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist California PAID LETTER
Vote Republican Dear Editor Please support a future of freedom and posterity by voting Republican!
THE POSTSCRIPT Republicans want to conquer Covid-19 with the development a vaccine by the end of 2020 as well as new improved treatments. We want to cut prescription drug prices, lower healthcare insurance premiums, end surprise billing, and cover all pre-existing conditions. Make all critical medicines and supplies for healthcare in the United States. Most importantly put patients and doctors back in charge of our healthcare system including a return to normalcy in 2021. We want to help all poor white, black and brown children escape failing public schools by providing school choice to every child in America. We need to protect our veterans and provide worldclass healthcare and services. To keep the peace we must maintain and expand America’s unrivaled military strength. Our goal is to fully fund and hire more police and law enforcement officers. Increase criminal penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers. Prosecute drive-by shootings as acts of domestic terrorism. Bring violent extremist groups Like ANTIFA to justice. End cashless bail and keep dangerous criminals locked up until trial. Dismantle human trafficking networks. As Tom Tiffany said “I have repeatedly condemned, and continue to condemn, anyone who engages in rioting, looting, or violence of any kind, regardless of their political views — while the Left has remained largely silent,” We want to rebuild the economy with reasonable regulation and competitive tax rates to attract investment that will create 10 million new jobs in 10 months. Create 1 million new small businesses. Enact fair trade deals that protect American jobs. With tax policy and contract requirements that bring back 1 million manufacturing jobs from China. Continue to work on energy independence for a low cost energy future. The goal to once again have record low unemployment for all groups with raising wages. Republicans want you to have your God given rights to feel safe in your home, have the liberty to operate a business or work for others, have the right to effective self-defense, speak your mind and exercise your religious views. As Gae Magnafic said “I want to see civility and priority to liberty and freedom. They’re being chipped away little by little. Please join with me in voting for Donald Trump, Tom Tiffany, Rob Stafsholt, and Gae Magnafic to protect your God given rights! Sincerely, Terry Guanella, Amery, WI PAID LETTER
Story Trot Our group has been meeting for the last month to figure out a way to be better in our community. Issues of racism have been brought up amongst our group and we want to help each other by educating others to be kind to each other. We want to unite Amery to be stronger and more supportive of our BIPOC friends and family. We have planned a story trot with the story “I Promise” by LeBron James as our focus. The group of kids is putting together a walk with the support of our parents, Amery United, Amery Public Library and Friends of Stower Seven Lake State Trail. These groups help us as we called, emailed, texted and met over zoom to put this event on for our community. The trot will be held at Stower Trail in Amery, WI. There will be pre sales of t-shirts and masks for our be kind event to help educate our community about racism. We will be accepting donations to help fund this trot along with any extra donations will be going back into the community to help educate people about racism. Our shirts that our group, Ben Yanok, and Sports and more, are going to make say “be kind” in sign language and Amery United. We will have more information about getting masks and T-shirt’s next week. The trot will be held October 31st-November 1st and we will have volunteers present to collect donations. The volunteers will also help with education and to answer questions throughout the weekend. Please remember to follow COVID-19 guidelines while on the trail. Enjoy the “I Promise” story trot. Gracie Perkins Greene Amery
Nothing happening “I’m hunkering down,” Rebecca told me. I know what she means. My friend, Rebecca, just returned from a road trip she made after a lot of careful consideration. First her mother was sick. Then she fell and broke her hip. Rebecca’s mother is ninety and she did not seem to be getting better. Rebecca decided she needed to go visit her. Rebecca and her daughter drove across three states for the visit. Rebecca said it was a wonderful trip and she bonded with her daughter as never before. Her mother is doing a The little better now. Postscript “She’s still ninety. But she knows I love her,” Rebecca said. That was the Carrie Classon purpose of the trip, after all. I was a little jealous of Rebecca, I’ll admit. My husband, Peter, and I have gone exactly nowhere—unless a trip to the dentist counts. Even going to the dentist was kind of exciting. It felt like some sort of exotic escape, not simply an occasion to have the plaque chipped off my teeth. I suspect I talked too much to the dental hygienist who had a job to do that was not made easier by my chatting. But I won’t be going back to the dentist in a while and, like Rebecca, I’m hunkering down. Peter and I still visit his sister, Lori, who is fighting cancer, so we are being particularly careful. It’s getting cold, people are moving indoors, and there doesn’t seem to be much reason to expect anything will change anytime soon. I think my whole notion of what constitutes a special occasion is shifting. Another friend, Yvonne, comes by with her dog, Remington, at least once a week. She used to just stop, when she was walking by and, if I saw her, I’d come out and give Remington a treat and we’d catch up. Now she rings the doorbell. “Remington!” I holler at the top of my lungs. Remington goes crazy with excitement and I come out and sit on my front steps and chat with Yvonne. Sometimes Peter joins us. He tosses goldfish crackers to Remington who, since the start of the pandemic, has really improved his catching skills and now routinely catches six out of six goldfish that Peter tosses. “Great job!” Peter tells the exuberant dog. “I think you’re ready for the circus!” Remington is proud, I can tell. Yvonne and I will chat for up to a half an hour, or whenever Remington gets too bored and impatient to stand another minute, and she always promises to come back soon. I don’t remember get-togethers like this being so important before. But they are terribly important when we are all hunkering down. I hear a lot of people talk about how we will remember the times we are living through now. Some of the predictions are far-reaching and world-altering and industry-changing and they could be right. But I think I will remember playing games with Remington, and looking forward to Yvonne’s next visit, and reading to Lori on her deck, and watching the moon rise with Peter—with nowhere to go, and a fading memory of where we would go if we could. We are all hunkering down now and, while I’m sure the world will get larger and more exciting again, right now it is quiet and small, and I am learning to appreciate the small and quiet things. I called up my mom, whom I haven’t seen in almost a year. “Nothing happening here!” I tell her. “Nothing happening here either!” she responds. And that seems to be okay. Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.
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110 Years Ago October 20, 1910 Kissing Leads to Failure in Life Kissing for boys in their teens is considered bad and likely to interfere with their success in life. Thus speaks a mother who does not discuss the antiseptic theory at all. “Small boys,” says she, “when in their infancy, should not be allowed to kiss, for it softens them. It is a well-known fact that half of the failures among young men are due to their flirtations in their late teens. Instead of studying hard to fit themselves for their professions they spend a great deal of their time in romantic moonlight rambles with the girl who last has taken their fancy. If boys were brought up from the cradle in a more Spartan way this softness of mental fiber would never be induced. In any home which boasts of a small son you will find the mother constantly smothering him with kisses, and thus he is surrounded by an atmosphere of sentimentality that becomes a part of his being. Boys are so petted by Yesterday’s their women folk that they News naturally exDiane Stangl pect this from the girls they meet, and thus they fritter away their time. Boys should be bred hard. Teach boys to regard kissing and fussing with strong scorn and there will be fewer failures in life.”
105 Years Ago October 28, 1915 New Flag Law The legislature which recently adjourned at Madison passed a new flag law (chapter 34) which amends section 436a of the statutes relating to the use of flags on school buildings and provides it to be the duty of each board of education or district board and every principal or teacher in charge of the school to cause the United States flag to be properly displayed in seasonable weather during the hours each day when school is in session. The flag is to be displayed upon the flagstaff of the schoolhouse or the school grounds. This law makes compulsory a custom, which should always have been and will always in the future be observed. Not only are there many children in the schools of America who either were born in foreign countries or whose parents were, and who should be taught to respect Old Glory, but the American children as well will be benefitted by the observance of this custom.
Amery once known as “Big Dam” The origin of Amery is closely connected with the lumbering industry and in order to assure sufficient water for the drives, a big dam was built across the river just south of where the bridge on Highway F (Broadway) crosses it. Originally what is now Amery was known in logging days as the “Big Dam”. Traces of the dam still remain.
knows good time without any apparent cause and through its convenience to the public is appreciated.
Late Ford Buyers The Fay Auto Co. delivered a Ford car to A. A. Peterson of Amery, and one to Fred Route of Little Falls this week, and has a number of cars, which will be delivered before the end of the week. Mr. Fay is making immediate delivery owing to the enormous contract for 1916, and the excellent roads and the prospects of a number of weeks of fine fall weather, all are being taken advantage of.
95 Years Ago October 29, 1925 Infantile Paralysis The first case of infantile paralysis reported in this community was reported by Dr. W. B. Cornwall the last of the week. The patient is the eight-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gerrits who live on the Guanella farm west of this city.
Tabernacle Campaign Drawing Immense Crowds The Tabernacle Campaign is drawing immense crowds at each meeting and the sponsors are well pleased with the progress. We are informed that the meetings will continue until about Christmas. The mammoth parade Sunday afternoon contained representatives from Clear Lake, Balsam Lake, Reeve, Clayton, Deer Park as well as from this city and the surrounding townships and tended to show the popularity of the meetings and the enthusiasm shown by the participants.
90 Years Ago October 30, 1930 Car Kicks, Arm Broken
Strange Clock The “Mysterious Clock” in the window of the Lehman & Wentworth store, has attracted considerable attention. It
Arnold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Young, near Balsam Lake broke his right arm while cranking a car Friday afternoon.
He had gone into the field to get some corn stalks for decorating the schoolroom and when getting ready to return the accident occurred. He was brought to Amery Hospital for attention.
Rush for Special Numbers The rush for preferred automobile licenses has started at the secretary of state’s office. Persons with numbers they prefer are getting their applications in so that they can operate cars on the same numbers next year. Most of these favorite figures are either low ones or duplicates of telephone, house numbers or the year of birth. The secretary of state’s office usually has trouble in getting a car driver to accept license No. 13, and also frequently runs into trouble with numbers that add up to 13.
75 Years Ago October 18, 1945 Returns Home From Submarine Service Former torpedo man, Orville Framsted is spending some time at the home of is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Framsted of the Volga community, following his discharge from the service. All in all, Orville is plenty grateful to be able to be back at home safe and sound having served one and a half years aboard the submarine, U.S.S. Tuna. The Tuna was one of a squadron of six submarines that sunk enemy shipping in the South Pacific and the only one to return to its base with the others being lost in action. On the credit side of the ledger, Orville stated that the Tuna accounted for 18 ships on the bottom and also landed troops and commandos for the Borneo invasion. It was while they were performing this mission that they had their closest all. Bombers almost caused the Tuna serious damage after the landing at Borneo. Near hits knocked out all the lights and delicate gauges, but they
managed to get away. Orville’s main job was to handle torpedoes and make the tubes ready to fire. They carried 24 torpedoes, each of which were valued at $12,000. The longest hunting trip for the Tuna was 70 days and the shortest 54 days. They also took part in actions just off the Japanese homeland. He plans on spending time catching up on his hunting and fishing.
Want Live Raccoon The Wisconsin Raccoon and Fox Hunters Association, Evansville, Wisconsin, in cooperation with the State Conservation Department, will pay the following prices for live raccoon during the 1945 open season: old females, $7.00; old males, $5.00; young females, $5.00; young males, $3.00. Raccoon received under this arrangement will be stocked in the wild under the supervision of the Conservation Department. All raccoon sent in must be in good condition and will be appraised by reliable personnel for the Conservation Department and the Wisconsin Raccoon and Fox Hunters Association. Ship live animals to the State Experimental Game and Fur Farm, Poynette, Wisconsin, express collect. Payment will be made by check directly to the shipper by the State Conservation Department.
65 Years Ago October 20, 1955 Glacier Specimen Found in Tree “I don’t know if it’s worth a cent to anyone but it’s a relic I enjoy,” J. C. Tanner said while discussing a rock he found in 1890 – a rock of glacial origin. Because it is a rock deposited here by a glacier “many thousands of years ago” according to Assistant State Geologist Jack Stenewald, it has some historical significance. “I wish there was a historical society right here where this could be kept,” Mr. Tanner declared. Here is the way Mr. Ste-
newald described the rock and its origin to G. E. Niccum who forwarded the piece to the State Geology department: “It consists almost exclusively of iron sulfide with minor amounts of iron magnesium and calcium silicate mineral. The rock has a strong schistase texture indicating that it is a metamorphic rock. This type rock does not occur in the bedrock formations of your area. “Therefore it was brought down from the north by glaciers, which moved across most of Wisconsin many thousands of years ago. The red coloring on the edge of the rock plus the wood ash on the rock show that the rock was once on fire. These facts plus the fact that it has a stringy like texture make the rock appear to have originated from a tree.” That is exactly where Mr. Tanner found the rock – embedded in a tree. His father, C. W. Tanner, felled a tree (about two to three feet in diameter) on his homestead in the Town of Clayton in 1870 (at the time it was part of the town of Lincoln). The tree lay where it was felled until 1890 when J. C. and his brother, Dell, began logging it for firewood. It was while they were peeling the bark that J. C. Tanner discovered the rock. It wasn’t until just a few weeks ago, when the rock was submitted to state geologists, that the true origin of the piece was known. Then unfurled a story of further proof of the glaciers that crawled across Wisconsin long ago.
Tot Munches Reducing Pills Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson are breathing a little easier these days following a number of hectic hours Monday and Tuesday. The trouble began when their 1½ year old son, Bartley, decided that he liked the taste of some reducing pills. He ate an undetermined number about 11:30 a.m., Monday at his Clayton home. He was rushed to Amery for treatment and for 26 hours, the youngster never slept in the throes of the diet pills. Tuesday evening, he began his return to normal rest.
40 Years Ago October 28, 1980 Polite Burglars Leave Written Apology Arrow Building Center was hit over the weekend by polite burglars who left a note apologizing “for the mess” and a quarter to pay for a bottle of pop. Neal Rademaker, manager of the lumberyard located just north of Amery, said that entrance was made through a back door. A safe was tipped over and the dial smashed, but the burglars could not open the door. Rademaker said that about $6 in cash and a small pocket calculator were taken.
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Polk County marriage licenses John Friedrich Ahlness and Haley Jo Kujava of Isanti are to be married October 24, 2020. Jacob John Erdman and Cassandra Ruth Geyer of Farmington are to be married October 30, 2020. Paul Lane Mitchell and Robin Ann Loken of Balsam Lake are to be married October 31, 2020. James Arthur Morden and Allissa Ann Heeder of Clayton are to be married October 21, 2020. Corey Adam Mork and Catherine Anne Deminico of New Ulm were married October 10, 2020. Bradley Allen Peterson and Am-
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ber Nalissa Roberts of Centuria were married October 17, 2020. Courtney Elizabeth Running and Rebekah Lynn Tavernier of Maplewood were married October 10, 2020. Brent Michael Sandberg and Shawnee Jewel Holte of Clayton were married October 16, 2020. Thomas Russell Sanderson of Canada and Emily Catherine Daniels of Chicago were married October 10, 2020. Jacob Robert Wanak and Brandi Lee Boumeester of Minneapolis were married October 10, 2020.
Polk County Jail In/Out Report OCTOBER 5-12, 2020 ADMISSIONS Joseph Michael Keesling, battery-simple. Aaron Michael Sommers, writ of habeas corpus. David Wayne Tanner, out of county warrant. Matthew Evan Tulgren, operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd). Angela Marie Severson, bail jumping-felony. Michael Brandon Frank, disorderly conduct. Stephanie Lucienne Graupner, resisting or obstructing an officer. Benjamin James Blue, battery-simple. Nicholas Michel Paul Wenner, substantial battery/aggravated/intend bodily harm. Ryder Lawrence Gordon, disorderly conduct. Tyler Jerome Newville, operating while intoxicated (2nd). Michelle Taylor Dutcher, operating while intoxicated. Duane David Vadner Jr., receiving stolen property >$2500-$5000. Trevor Joseph Guerin, probation hold. Tyler Lawrence Buck Jr., possession with intent PCP, methcathinone or amphetamine >10 to 50 grams. Marlaina Jean Tibbetts, writ of habeas corpus. Shawn Marvin Gunderson, criminal trespass to dwelling. Charles Dustin Coon, probation hold. Matthew James Kvaal, probation hold. RELEASES Wayne Edward Parades, probation hold, time served. Tyler Jerome Newville, operating while intoxicated (2nd), book in and release misdemeanor. Matthew James Wuorenma, probation hold, time served. Michelle Taylor Dutcher, operating while intoxicated, book in and release misdemeanor. William Archie Hanson Jr., probation hold, PO hold dropped. Nicholas Michel Paul Wenner, substantial battery/aggravated/intend bodily harm, bond posted. Ryder Lawrence Gordon, disorderly conduct, bond posted. Benjamin James Blue, battery-simple, bond posted. Angela Marie Severson, bail jumping-felony, signature bond. Michael Brandon Frank, disorderly conduct, bond posted. Craig Anthony Naylor Sr., possession of methamphetamine, other. Stephanie Lucienne Graupner, resisting or obstructing an officer, book in and release misdemeanor. Tryn Delon Johnson, bail jumping-felony, bond posted. David Wayne Tanner, out of county warrant, other agency. David Lee Kelley, warrant on failure to appear, time served. Micky James Schermerhorn Jr., probation hold, time served. Aaron Michael Sommers, writ of habeas corpus, other. Brent Russell Rud, out of county lodger, other. Matthew Evan Tulgren, operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd), book in and release misdemeanor. Joseph Michael Keesling, battery-simple, bond posted. Larry Leroy Allen, probation hold, time served.
10/09/20, 3:55 p.m., Assist with custody issue 10/09/20, 5:22 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/09/20, 6:28 p.m., Traffic complaint 10/10/20, 12:10 p.m., Harassment complaint 10/10/20, 5:38 p.m., Harassment complaint 10/10/20, 6:01 p.m., Traffic complaint 10/10/20, 6:11 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/10/20, 9:50 p.m., Assist other agency 10/10/20, 10:40 p.m., Juvenile call 10/10/20, 11:27 p.m., Keep the peace property exchange 10/11/20, 9:21 a.m., Vehicle lockout 10/11/20, 12:22 p.m., Church alarm 10/11/20, 3:15 p.m., Assist citizen 10/11/20, 4:00 p.m., Assist citizen
10/12/20, 12:05 a.m., Disturbance 10/12/20, 8:23 a.m., 911 hang up 10/12/20, 12:14 p.m., Assist citizen 10/12/20, 1:15 p.m., 911 hang up 10/12/20, 4:13 p.m., Assist citizen 10/13/20, 1:01 p.m., Assist citizen 10/13/20, 1:30 p.m., Assist EMS 10/13/20, 9:58 p.m., Disturbance 10/14/20, 12:57 a.m., Disturbance 10/14/20, 3:51 a.m., Disturbance 10/14/20, 9:50 a.m., Theft report 10/14/20, 10:25 a.m., Suspicious activity 10/14/20, 7:24 p.m., Fraud report 10/14/20, 9:27 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/15/20. 7:00 a.m., Suspicious activity 10/15/20, 3:36 p.m., Animal control call 10/15/20, 3:52 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 10/15/20, 4:22 p.m., Welfare check 10/15/20, 5:34 p.m., Assist in civil matter
Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. The following cases were heard:
speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Eva J. Wolbank, 26, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.
CITY OF AMERY Margo M. Cangemi, 26, Woodbury, MN, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $98.80. Rose L. Inglis, 25, Minnetrista, operating without valid license, $124. Danielle M. Kleven, 26, Minneapolis, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Devin R. Nyreen, 21, Turtle Lake, possession of THC, $376; operating while under the influence (1st), $861. Anthony H. Thole, 43, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones, etc. (1-10 mph), $98.80. John D. West, 46, Ham Lake, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Trevor R. Williamson, 21, Centuria, operating after suspension, $124; non-registration of auto, $98.80.
PLEA(S) OF NOT GUILTY Damian L. Cockroft, operating motor vehicle while under the influence with prohibited alcohol content, $861. 14 year old male, Amery, 5 violations of truancy, $462.50. 16 year old female, Amery, 5 violations of truancy, $462.50. Timothy A. Brooks, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. 17 year old male, St. Croix Falls, underage drinking (2nd), possession of marijuana, no insurance and operating without valid license, $937. 16 year old male, Amery, underage drinking and possession of marijuana, $563.
VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Jhimil J. Anderson, 21, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Alyssa R. Hemberger, 26, Prior Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. 17 year old, Amery, juvenile possession of tobacco products, $63.60. Zachary E. Knebel, 27, Clayton, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Trista E. Marchant, 42, Milltown, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Cole R. Newville, 23, Clayton, possession of marijuana, $376. Dennis W. Robinson, 30, Clear Lake, retail theft >$500, $353. Smaro Y. Spandonidis, 27, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Joanne B. Votel, 64, Stillwater, MN, exceeding
COMMITMENT ORDERS (one day in jail for each $50 that remains unpaid) Mirage D. Allen, Amery, $250. Beth Ann Bamberger, Clayton, $124. Anthony S. Lowe, Luck, $187. Rachel JM Bugg, Luck, $691. Joshua Eastman, Deer Park, $374. Joyce Knopps, Clayton, $248. Joshua H. Tschida, Osceola, $124. Daryka Zasada, Amery, $124. Antonio Lee Newman, Clayton, $124. Shannon I. Kirchner, Clayton, $1,424. CITY OF AMERY JUVENILES 15 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124. 16 year old, New Richmond, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50.
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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 21: 3:30 pm Homework and Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner followed by Youth Group Lessons and Discussions. Sunday, October 25: 10 am Outdoor Worship Service.
AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryflc.org APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, October 21: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way for Kids. Sunday, October 25: 9:30 am Sunday School for ALL Ages; 10:30 am Worship Service (w/Distancing) and Children’s Church, Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Service on WPCA Radio 93.1; 7 pm Sunday Night Live! Tuesday, October 27: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 5 pm Senior Saints.
Wednesday, October 21: 5:30 pm Confirmation Rehearsal; 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation. Sunday, October 25: Reformation Day; 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship with Confirmation Service; 11 am Fellowship; 7 pm Choir Practice. Monday, October 26: 9 am Peel Potatoes for Lefse; 7 pm Evening Grace Circle at Church. Tuesday, October 27: 9 am Lefse Making.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy, 715-268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-948-2493, www.htocclayton.org
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info
DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org
JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, Michael Shepherd, Family Life pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city
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 21: 11 am Fellowship. Sunday, October 18: 9:30 am Faith Formation; 10:30 am InPerson Worship, Facebook Live. Tuesday, October 27: 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
ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961
GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor, 715-263-2164
CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, Hakki Min, pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org
EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org
REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-265-7133, www.jbjsaints.com
IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715-541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net
Wednesday, October 21: 6 pm Confirmation Meets. Thursday, October 22: 12:30 pm Pastor’s Coffee Meet Up. Friday, October 23: Phone a Friend Friday; 10 am Friday Faith Circle at Little Falls. Sunday, October 25: 8 am NUIC Worship Broadcast on WPCA Radio 93.1 FM; 12 pm Confirmation at Deronda; 1:30 pm Confirmation at Trinity. Monday, October 26: 6 pm Winnie the Pooh Program on WPCA.
Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website. Sundays: 9:30 am In-Person Worship.
GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane House, pastor, 715-857-5580, www.georgetownlutheran.net
BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, 715-268-9291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org
DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-268-9577, www.nuicparish.org
715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com
Sundays: 9 am Worship Service. Streaming online at journeychurch.city. No Nursery, Kidz Zone or Youth Group. Mondays: 5 pm Latino Bible Study meets in the Teen Center. Wednesdays: 8:30 am Women’s Bible Study meets in the 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 21: 6 pm Confirmation Meets. Thursday, October 22: 12:30 pm Pastor’s Coffee Meet Up. Friday, October 23: Phone a Friend Friday; 10 am Friday Faith Circle at Little Falls. Sunday, October 25: 8 am NUIC Worship Broadcast on WPCA Radio 93.1 FM; 12 pm Confirmation at Deronda; 1:30 pm Confirmation at Trinity. Monday, October 26: 6 pm Winnie the Pooh Program on WPCA.
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 21: 10 am Channel 6 Sunday Service; 12 pm Table Talk; 2 pm Channel 6 Sunday Service; 3:30 pm Faith & Fun; 5 pm Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 pm Confirmation Class; 7 pm High School Youth Group. Thursday, October 22: 1 pm Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall; 6:30 pm October Book Study. Sunday, October 25: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary; 10 am Worship in the Fellowship Hall. Tuesday, October 27: 1 pm Quilting.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor,
Sundays: 10:30 am Mass.
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 Wednesday, October 21: 3:45 pm SP-Confirmation; 7 pm SJVoter’s Meeting. Friday, October 23-Saturday, October 24: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, October 25: 8 am SJ-Worship; 9 am SP-Fellowship, SP-Sunday School; 9:30 am SP-Worship. Monday, October 26: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins this Week. Tuesday, October 27: 6:30 pm SP/SJ Bible Study at St. Paul’s.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715-269-5126 Wednesday, October 21: 3:45 pm SP-Confirmation; 7 pm SJVoter’s Meeting. Friday, October 23-Saturday, October 24: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, October 25: 8 am SJ-Worship; 9 am SP-Fellowship, SP-Sunday School; 9:30 am SP-Worship. Monday, October 26: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins this Week. Tuesday, October 27: 6:30 pm SP/SJ Bible Study at St. Paul’s.
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 21: 6 pm Confirmation Meets. Thursday, October 22: 12:30 pm Pastor’s Coffee Meet Up. Friday, October 23: Phone a Friend Friday; 10 am Friday Faith Circle at Little Falls. Sunday, October 25: 8 am NUIC Worship Broadcast on WPCA Radio 93.1 FM; 12 pm Confirmation at Deronda; 1:30 pm Confirmation at Trinity. Monday, October 26: 6 pm Winnie the Pooh Program on WPCA.
UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, October 21: 5:30 7th-9th Grade; 6 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Time); 6 pm Worship Team Practice; 7:15 pm 10th-12th Grade. Thursday, October 22: 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study at TBD. Friday, October 23: 7 pm Tash Schuh. Saturday, October 24: 6:30 am Solid Rock Preview Day. Sunday, October 25: 8 am Mask Only Service; 8:45 am Sunday School/Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Team Practice; 10 am Worship Service. Tuesday, October 27: 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.
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Ardyce Ditlefsen Ardyce Lorraine Peterson Ditlefsen was born January 6, 1924, on the Peterson family farm in St Croix Township, Centuria, Wisconsin, to Axel H and Ethel Magnuson Peterson. She passed away October 117, 2020, in St Croix Falls, W Wisconsin. She attended Woodrow G Grade School and in 1941, g graduated from Centuria H High School as valedicttorian of her class. After g graduation, Ardyce worked a at the bank in Centuria u until her marriage to Lester D Ditlefsen in 1943. They were m married at Rock Creek L Lutheran Church in Eureka Township. Ardyce and Lester lived in the Village of Luck and on two farms in the Luck area before returning to the Peterson farm in 1958. They farmed there until retirement in 1976, after which they built a home on the “west forty”. Ardyce lived there after Lester’s passing in 2000, and in 2016, moved to an apartment in Centuria. Since her stroke in 2018, she has been a resident at Good Samaritan/Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in St Croix Falls. Throughout her life Ardyce put the needs and activities of her family first. She found time to be active in her church, school and community, especially 4-H and the Polk County Fair. And she was so proud to work at Polk Burnett Co-op and The Haven in later years. Sewing, out of necessity, was a hobby of hers. She made untold garments for the family as well as costumes for Playhouse 46. Quilting was also a hobby. She made quilts for children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with whatever she had on hand. She also sewed many quilt tops for Lutheran World relief. Whether it be playing cribbage and backgammon with Lester, games with the kids and grandkids, or putting jigsaw puzzles together, Ardyce enjoyed it. The baking she did, especially the after school fresh bread, birthday cakes with creamy nut filling and frosting, and Betty’s brownies are treats to be remembered. When any of her little friends turned 2 years old, they received a special picture scrapbook, filled with “cute” pictures she cut out of magazines. Preceding Ardyce in death were her parents and husband Lester, and dear cousin Irene Skoog Campbell. Ardyce is survived by eight children: Joan Johnson (Ray Christensen), Grantsburg, WI, Janet Brainard (Dale), Chisago City, MN; John (Noreen Peterson), Hutchinson, MN; Jerome (Linda), Coon Rapids, MN; Joel (Margot Nelson), Amery, WI; Jeffrey (Janette), Sartell, MN; Jay (Dena), Hammond, WI; and Jill, Jefferson, WI. Also surviving her are 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, plus 2 unborn great grandchildren, sister-in-law Faith Ditlefsen, nieces and nephews, and friends of all ages. In addition, two very special families survive Ardyce: The Heaman family from Manitoba Canada, and the Kautz family from Osceola, Wisconsin. A private service and burial will be held. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Grandsons will be Pall Bearers, Cary Brainard, Cameron Brainard, Thomas Ditlefsen, Timothy Ditlefsen, Terence Ditlefsen, Daniel Ditlefsen, Drew Ditlefsen and Mitchell Ditlefsen Memorials are preferred to Joy Lutheran Church, Interfaith Caregivers or Luther Point Bible Camp. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements
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Christopher Butcher Christopher Butcher, age 52 of Milwaukee, WI, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Chandler, AZ. Celebration of Life services will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. For further information and to sign online guest book, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.
Donald Strobel Donald John Strobel, age 66, passed away unexpected and far too soon on Aug 5, 2020. Don was born on Dec 13, 1953, to Richard L. Strobel and Carol E. Hutton in Hudson, WI. The family rresided throughout his c childhood in Mankato, MN. H He spent many summers in H Hudson with his grandpare ents and spoke frequently a and fondly of these memorries. In 1972, he graduated ffrom Hudson High School. A After high school, he exp plored a variety of career fields to include welding a and computer technology, b becoming an expert of many trades and skills. He spent most of his career in fire alarm and camera installations. Don was blessed with six children – Chris, Whitney, Trevor, Austin, Terrance, and Sami – they were his pride and joy. He has enjoyed watching his family grow and spending time with his five grandsons – Cobh, Reagan, Shea, Jackson, and Miles. In his free time, Don kept busy fishing, hunting, working on projects, and taking the scenic route – looking for whitetail deer and ring-necked pheasants. He enjoyed bird hunting and
his beloved dog Molly. Always up for cartoons and old-fashioned candy, he enjoyed his inner child. Don was always seen wearing a button-up collared shirt and jeans. With a witty personality, he was never shy to offer a joke such as “cooking muskrats for dinner”. He was very handy and mechanical, passing many of these skills to his children. He enjoyed interior and woodworking projects, often offering to help or act as the supervisor. Don’s big heart and kindness will be greatly missed by family and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Carol, brother, Robert Strobel and best friend, Dwayne Schwartz. He is survived by a brother, James (MaryAnn) Strobel, children, Chris Franzen (Andrea, Jackson & Miles), Whitney Coogan (Chris, Cobh, Reagan, & Shea), Trevor, Austin, Terrance and Sami Strobel and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the East Lincoln Alliance Church in Amery, with a visitation from 10:00 to 10:30 am prior to the service at the church. 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.
Heidi Lynn LaPage (May 24, 1962 ~ October 8, 2020) Heidi was born in Sandstone, MN to Beverly (Wyandt) Sawatzke and Ronald Sawatzke. She was raised in the Finlayson and Sandstone areas. Early in her adult years she lived in the Phoenix area but found h herself back here in no ttime. She met her husband J Jerrie while they were both b back in the area and just c celebrated 31 years of marrriage in April of this year. T Those two were a match tthat went beyond perfect. A And as sad as it that we llost two people there is a c comfort knowing they are ttogether and neither needed to navigate life without the other. Heidi will be greatly missed by many friends and family. She always enjoyed drawing and knitting. Her dogs and cats were also a huge part of her life. Heidi and Jerrie had so many people in the Clayton
area that meant the world to them. And she always had a place in her heart for her brother in law Tom. Heidi passed away tragically on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in a car accident in rural Polk County, WI. A few hours later this same accident took her husband Jerrie LaPage. She is survived by her brother Douglas of Finlayson, MN, sister Shelly Goodman (Dave) of Lone Tree, CO, stepdad, Richard Hoadley, and her extended family of step-brothers and sisters, Cindy, Cass, Craig, Chris, Caroline, Katie. She was preceded in death by her Mother Beverly, her Father Ron, and Brother Todd. She is also survived by her brother in law Tom LaPage and nephews Chris and Tom. Blessed be her memory. Visitation will be Friday, October 23rd from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Methven Funeral home in Sandstone. Memorial will be Saturday, October 24th at Noon at the Clayton Fire Department in Wisconsin. Burial will be Sunday, October 25th TBA at Spring Park Cemetery, Sandstone, MN. Arrangements by Methven Funeral Home, Sandstone, MN.
Jerrie Wayne LaPage Jerrie Wayne LaPage, 70, Clayton, WI, sadly passed unexpectedly on October 8th, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN from injuries suffered during an auto accident. He was one of a set of twins born February 6 1950 in Minneapolis, 6th M to Raymond Joseph and MN V Viola Mary (Morin) LaPage. Jerrie graduated from P Pine City High School Class o 1970. Following graduaof t tion, He served in the US A Army for almost 9 years. He w stationed in Long Bihn was P Post, Vietnam and Hawaii. H received multiple medHe a and Letters of Commenals d dations for his duties. After the Vietnam war, He married Heidi Sawatzke April 8th 1989. They lived in Hinkley and Scandia, MN before settling in Clayton, WI in 1994 where they recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. Jerrie was a loyal member of the Clayton Fire Department for 20 years. He served as a firefighter along side his brother, and later became the fire inspector. Jerrie and Tom were inseparable. They either lived with, or
by each other for most of their lives. Jerrie and Heidi were never able to have children, so they both helped Tom raise his two boys like their own. Jerrie enjoyed fishing, golfing, and bowling with the fire department on the bowling league. He also loved being around his friends and family. Jerrie always stated, "Dont be in a hurry, it will still be there when you get there." Jerrie is preceded in death by both of his parents Raymond and Viola LaPage, and his wife Heidi LaPage (Sawatzke). Jerrie is survived by his only brother Thomas W. LaPage of Cameron, WI. His two nephews Thomas J. Lapage of Wheeler, WI and his three children, Terrianah,TJ, Corbyn. Christopher LaPage (Brittany) of Somerset, WI and his two children Brodey and Aubree, as well as many cousins and friends. A service of remembrance will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 24th 2020 at the Clayton Fire Dept. in Clayton, WI. Burial and Graveside service will be held 1 p.m. October, 25th, 2020 at the Spring Park Cemetary in Sandstone, MN where he will be layed to rest with his wife and parents. Those who wish to remember Jerrie in a special way may bring cards or flowers to the Clayton Fire Department on the 24th of October.
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Howard Knutson passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2020. He was 91 years old. Howard was borne on September 30, 1928 in Amery to Marinus Nels Knutson and Violet (Sigsworth) Knutson. Howard met the love o of his life, Gayle Marie R Ridihalgh, in the summer o of 1949 while Gayle was w working as a waitress in the A Amery Hotel and he Howa ard and Gayle were married o on November 17, 1950 at the h home of Pastor O.P. Mede enwald in Amery. Delores a and Warren Marquand and H Helen and Howard Aronson sserved as witnesses. Pastor O.P. Medenwald officiated. Howard served in the Army Airborne 101 Division for 4 years. After his service in the Army Howard and Gayle returned to Amery. Howard and Gayle purchased their home on Tower Street in Amery back in 1950, where they lived for 70 years and where he passed away, as was his wish. Howard and Gayle had 3 sons; Bradley Knutson, Robert (Linda) Knutson and Bruce (Rana) Knutson. Rana and Bruce had to change their wedding day, because Howard had to go hunting. Howard worked for the city of Amery for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, building household projects, fixing small motors and complaining about politics. Howard is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and 3 siblings. He is survived by his 3 sons; Bradley Knutson, Robert (Linda) Knutson and Bruce (Rana) Knutson. Grandchildren; Chad Knutson, Kristi Powell, Ryan Knutson, Ellie Knutson and Howard Knutson. Great grandchildren, Ava, Sophie, McKenzie and Jacob.
Benjamin R. Frank, age 38 of Amery, WI, died unexpectedly, doing what he loved, on October 10, 2020 as the result of injuries sustained in a UTV accident in Clear Lake Township. Benjamin Ryan Frank w was born on July 30, 1982 in A Amery, WI the son of Ryan & Mary (Wendlandt) Frank. H He grew up in Clear Lake, W WI, was baptized and c confirmed at Moe Lutheran C Church and graduated from C Clear Lake High School in 22001. Ben joined the US M Marine Corps in July of 22001 and received his basic ttraining at Pensecola, FL. He was then stationed at Fort Pendleton, California and served 3 combat tours of duty in Iraq. After he was honorably discharged in 2006, Ben returned to Eau Claire, WI where he attended CVTC to become a machinist. He currently resided in Amery, WI and was employed as a machinist at OEM in Woodville, WI. Ben was married to Lisa S. Castilleja on August 17, 2013 and together raised 4 children, Patrisha, Corey, Alexis, & Ben Jr. In his spare time, Ben enjoyed outdoor activities, including riding 4 wheeler, snowmobiling, and hunting. He enjoyed fixing anything and everything and was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Ben was a huge movie fan, enjoyed attending concerts, dancing, & karaoke. He especially loved spending time with his family and many friends. Ben was also a member of Moe Lutheran Church and will be sorely missed by all those who know him. Preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Frank; grandparents, Frank and Junice Wendlandt. Survived by his wife, Lisa Frank - Amery, WI; sons and daughters, Patrisha Castilleja - Amery, WI, Corey Grunder - South St. Paul, MN, Alexis Grunder - Sanger, TX, Ben Frank, Jr. - Amery, WI; grandson, Sebastian Castelleja - Amery, WI; parents, Ryan and Mary Frank - Clear Lake, WI; grandparents, Allen and Jean Frank - Amery, WI; sisters, Brandy (Jake) Greenberg - Amery, WI, Briana (Montana) Edwards - New Richmond, WI; nephews, Evan, Zack Adam and Mitchell Greenberg; many cousins, relatives, family and friends. Visitation on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI from 3 - 8 pm. There will be a private family interment service at the Northern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI at later date. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
Bonnie J. Johnson, age 75 of Clear Lake, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Amery Hospital in Amery, WI. Bonita Joyce Johnson was born on September 30, 11945, in Amery, WI the d daughter of L. Orville & G Gladys (Gilbertson) Reiindahl. She grew up in tthe Clear Lake area, was b baptized and confirmed at M Moe Lutheran Church, and a attended Sunnyside Rural S School and Clear Lake High S School. Bonnie was marrried to James A. Johnson o on May 16, 1964 at Moe L Lutheran Church, made their home in the Clear Lake area and together raised 2 children, Jeff and Lori. In addition to taking care of her family, Bonnie worked at various jobs over the years. She began working at Fabri-Tec in Clear Lake, then at Danielson Drugs in Amery, and later for Greg Skarda at Northern Veterinary Supply in Clear Lake. Bonnie also waitressed at several Clear Lake restaurants. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, classic movies and TV, and taking annual trips to the WI Dells. She especially loved spending time with her family and grandkids. Bonnie was a member of Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI and was active in the ladies aid there. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Bonnie is proceeded in death by her husband, James Johnson; and parents, Orville and Gladys Reindahl. She is survived by her son and daughter, Jeff (Kim) Johnson - Woodville, WI and Lori (Tim) Martin - Clear Lake, WI; grandchildren, Spencer (Sansi) Harshman, Brook Harshman, Blake Johnson, Delaney Johnson, and Jette Johnson; step-grandchildren, Bode LaGrander and Braydon LaGrander; sisters and brother, Larry (Bonnie) Reindahl - Clear Lake, WI, Patty Anderson - Clear Lake, WI; sister in law, Pat Johnson - Cameron, WI; and nieces, nephews, family and friends. Private Memorial Service on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11 am from Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI Clergy - Margaret Peterson Interment - Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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Election Day is merely weeks away and interest in casting votes sooner rather than later is skyrocketing across the nation. By the end of September, voters in some states including Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida and Michigan had already requested more ballots than pre-Election Day votes were cast in all of 2016. Locally, Amery absentee voting requests have also been on the rise. As of October 13, absentee requests for Amery were 587.
Interim City Administrator Patty Bjorklund said, “I am expecting the numbers to go upwards of 800 considering we have In-Person voting next week starting on Oct. 20th and ending October 30th. We are getting several requests daily for absentee ballots.” She said during the 2016 Presidential Election, the City of Amery issued a total of 384 ballots. The COVID-19 pandemic is a large reason for the increase in absentee voting and has created issues of a lack of poll workers in some communities. Bjorklund said, “I have
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to seven. We are not in need of volunteers, as I feel we have enough with our current staff including new volunteers and possible National Guard assistance.” The city is taking safety precautions into consideration for those who choose in-person voting. “We will implement the help of additional Public Works Staff to help with the crowd outside. We are practicing mask requirements as well as sanitizing the area on a constant basis. We will have four touchscreen voting machines available along with paper voting option. That
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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. Snowmobile Safety – DNR: Any person born on or after 1/1/1985 and who has reached the age of 12 must have a snowmobile safety certificate to operate a snowmobile in WI. Age 11+ can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until age 12. Friday, Nov 6 from 1:30-6 p (a non-school day in Amery) and Satur-
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Cool Creator Little Engineers: Lift, Recycling Truck & Garbage Truck for grades 1-3. Have fun building, programming and testing a robot during this 4-day course. Think like a scientist, learn to create great technology, develop engineering design, and apply math skills! Tuesdays; November 3-24 from 5-5:45 p. Fee $39, pre-register with Community Ed. Face coverings required. 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. Babysitter Training for ages 10-15. Class covers Leadership, the Business of Babysitting, Safety, Understanding Children, Caring for Children, Emergencies & more. Sat, Nov 14 from 9a – 3:30p. Fee $46, pre-register through Community Ed. Face coverings required.
Candy Corn is ready for Halloween. She and her sister Pumpkin Spice are hoping to be home in time to play with the Halloween decorations. Ever since we told them they were old enough to be added to our adoptable pets list, they have been gleefully strategizing the best tactics of attack. I recently overheard them discussing a plot to use spider web string to round up any homemade ghost toys they encounter. These girls are ready to play. Candy Corn and Pumpkin Spice are surrendered kittens. Their owner vowed that they were the last litter she could support. When she surrendered the litter of four (brothers Licorice and Butterfinger have already been adopted), she purchased Spay Vouchers for her two Mama kitties. Candy Corn and Pumpkin Spice are now three months old, just 12 weeks. Candy Corn has a short, fuzzy White and Soft Grey Tabby coat. Pumpkin Spice is Black with wisps of deep brown; she is what is called a Black Tabby. Both girls are healthy, curious, friendly, purring Ghost Busters. They play and play and snuggle in for nap time. Adopt one or two, it’s the thing to do. It was a good week for kitty adoptions. In addition to Butterfinger and Licorice, Orange Tabby Oakley, Tuxedo Checkers and 12 year old All White Howard, found homes. Howard was our featured pet last week. He came to the shelter as a stray with a micro-chip that told us he was 12. After five weeks at the shelter, a wonderful lady decided Howard should join her two adult cats who had recently lost a Senior feline housemate. At the shelter, Howard enjoyed his daily meals and head rubbings but for the most part, he kept to himself. As a declawed Senior, he wanted to interact with the other cats but was intimidated. We can’t wait to hear how he blossoms and adds his brand of gentle calm to his new household. Orange Tabby Tobias and Mitted Tuxedo with an exclamation point on his nose Domino, are waiting their turn. Tobias is a handsome two year old Orange Tabby with a casual flair. Domino is all kitten, ready to take part in his own Halloween antics in your living room. All of our pets are offered for adoption on our website and then adopted by appointment after a Pre-Adoption Inquiry is received. Check them out at: arnellhumane.org Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387. It looks like Covid has decided to stick around awhile longer. With safety in mind for the public and our staff, Arnell will continue to be open by appointment only. The animals are receiving one on one attention and continue to be a bright spot in our day. Enjoy your pets at home, in the yard, on the trail. We hope they are a bright spot in your day.
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McAlpine finishes seventh for girls harriers at conference meet BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
Jaidyn McAlpine continued her stellar season with another top 10 finish for the Amery girls cross country team at the Middle Border Conference meet Oct. 13. McAlpine finished seventh at a time of 21 minutes, 22 seconds as the Warriors finished fourth in the team standings. Osceola had three runners finish in the top eight to claim the conference title again with 42 points. St. Croix Central was second with 53, followed by New Richmond’s 76. Amery scored 114. Osceola’s Rachel Ulrich was individual conference champion at 19:13.2, defeating Central’s Mya Kizer by less than 30 seconds. Kizer’s teammate Kaitlyn Carlson was third at 20:11.3. Grace Carlson was the next Warrior at 14th place (22:08.5). Megan Osero finished 17th at (22:15.4). Aurora Schwartz took 33rd (24:07.3) and Kaitlyn Peterson rounded out the Amery scoring in 43rd place (25:37.6). Meanwhile for the boys, Logan Dockendorf had another top 10 finish as well. Dockendorf finished ninth as
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L-R: CC 2nd team all-conference Grace Carlson and Logan Dockendorf and 1st team all-conference, Jaidyn McAlpine.
the boys finished fourth in the team standings. New Richmond again had the top three finishers as it coasted to the conference title with 36 points. Osceola took second with 52. St. Croix Central placed third with 90 and the Warriors finished with 110.
Max Blader was the individual conference champion as he finished at 16:59.4, edging teammate Cale Bishop by four-hundredths of a second. Tyler Harris was third at 17:01.8. Grant Hoff was the next Amery runner in 21st place
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(19:05.0). Samuel Kelling took 23rd (19:19.4). Tim Kelling was
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Amery wraps up their regular season at 500 with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie. On Monday, Amery traveled to Baldwin where they maintained possession much of the game. In the 64th minute of the second half, Justin Walters scored two back-to-back goals and one more giving the Warriors a 3 0 lead. Assisting Walters' hat trick was Dayton White with 2 and Otto Whitley. Josh Stauner scored the 4th goal with an assist by Ryder Fern. The team held Baldwin off until the 80th minute of play, allowing the one goal. The final score was 4-1. Thursday's game was home against New Richmond. It was a great display of improvement since their last match-up. Coach Benti expressed, "It was incredible to see the boys play on the back line exactly the way we have been working on. The passing was brilliant as well. New Richmond is an incredible Division 2 team and there's no denying their sheer quality all over the field". New Richmond's ability to tighten the field, kept Amery's offense from taking the ball in to the goal with only 2 attempts on goal. Amery
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held New Richmond for 33 minutes of play, a testimony to the intensity the team displayed. The defense accumulated 12 one-on-one tackles (Bohn with 6 and Otto with 4), 30 clears and 18 saves in goal. The Amery Warriors will begin post-season competition on Tuesday, October 20th at Osceola beginning at 7:00 pm. The teams are 1-1 for head-to-head competition on the season.
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The national anthem plays before the Amery High School football team takes the field for the 2020 Homecoming game against Ellsworth.
Panthers rout Amery to remain unbeaten BY JASON SCHULTE EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
The Ellsworth football team showed why it is in first place of the Middle Border Conference Oct. 16. The Panthers came into Amery and ran for over 300 yards rushing and over 280 yards passing and routed the Warriors 55-7.
Quarterback Mason Anderson finished 13-for-16 for 282 yards passing and four touchdowns and zero interceptions. Jack Janke had 10 receptions for 241 yards receiving and three touchdowns. Ashton Quade added a touchdown as well. On the ground, Max Grand led with 17 rushes for 195 yards and a touchdown. Quade, Bo Hines and Shane
Lange also added touchdowns on the ground. Ellsworth led 35-7 at halftime. Amery’s only touchdown came courtesy of special teams as Koy Hopke had a kickoff return in the first quarter. The Warrior offense struggled all game long as it finished with 114 yards total offense. Quarterback Kale Hopke finished
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Bottolfson wins one match at State Tennis
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Hannah Bottolfson and Sophie Whitley concluded their Amery girls tennis career last week at the WIAA State Individual Tennis Tournament. As coach Tanya Julson explained, the WIAA seeded the top eight players, the other 24 players were placed in the random draw for the Division 2 field. Bottolfson’s first round match was a threehour marathon match against St. Mary Catholic’s Anna VandenAcker. Thanks to Bottolfson’s grit and smart play, she pulled off the 3-6, 7-6 (3), 10-7 win. Bottolfson then faced Aquinas’ Fiona O’ Flaherty, who was seeded fifth. O’Flaherty prevailed 6-2, 6-3. “Hannah played an excellent match pressuring and frustrating her opponent by
with 46 yards passing, with Gavin Melberg his top-receiving target with 28 yards. Koy Hopke was the leading rusher on the ground with 23 yards followed by Kale Hopke with 20. Amery (0-4) overall is off until Oct. 30 when it hosts Osceola.
The Amery volleyball team ended its regular season with a three-set win over Ellsworth 2516, 27-25, 25-19 Oct. 15. “The team did a nice job capitalizing on the opportunities we had using the blocks and receiving free balls and ran a great offense,” explained Amery coach Lisa Markee. “They played with and created great energy, worked together and moved the offense around. The last two games have given us a great footing for head-
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Above: Tori Greene (21) and Hannah Van Someren (10) block the ball.
ing into Regionals.” Jenna Hendrickson led the offense with nine kills, followed by Drew Granica’s seven. Granica also had three aces, while Mariah Waalen and Hendrickson both had two . Two days earlier, the Warriors fell in three to Baldwin-Woodville, 25-14, 25-20, 25-17. “While we didn’t come out on the winning side, I thought the team did a nice job moving some missing pieces forward for us as we prepare for tournaments,” Markee said. “We were able to move our offense around, get more people involved, and had some successful attacks from the back row and a faster offense than we were able to connect on. Baldwin-Woodville played a strong game from start to finish and had some great hustle to save some points against our hitting.” Granica had eight kills and four set assists. Waalen had five kills. Van Someren finished with 14 set assists, three kills and two aces. Amery traveled to Somerset Oct. 20 for a first-round playoff match. If the Warriors prevailed, they will travel to Osceola Oct. 22.
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going to the net,” Julson said. Whitley faced Racine St. Catherine/ Racine Lutheran’s Kate Smith for her first round opponent. Smith won 6-1, 6-2. “Sophie went out mentally tough and played with determination and heart,” Julson said. Smith went on to finish sixth. “Both Hannah and Sophie represented Amery with strength and sportsmanship,”
Julson explained. “We are very proud of them and grateful for the opportunity they had to play tennis all season long. “These two senior captains have lead our team and won many matches for us over the past four years. They have a combined total of seven trips to the team and individual state tournaments. They will be missed next year.”
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November 3, 2020 is Election Day. With the day quickly approaching, The Amery Free Press reached out to candidates for their take on some key issues.
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 28: Magnafici VS. Butler Discuss and expand on why your visions and plans for State Assembly 28 are better than your opponent:
Gae Magnafici R-Dresser (incumbent)
I was born and raised in Polk County. I know what the people of this area want and expect out of their state government. If you sit down and talk to real people in the communities of the 28th District, most of them will simply tell you that they just want the government to stay out of their lives and leave them alone. I get that. They don’t mean it in a derogatory way – they just want to go to work, feed their families, and not be told by government how to live their lives. In the Assembly, I carry that flag for my constituents by making sure that taxes are low, our spending is not out of control, and our rights are protected. This past session, I have worked to protect nurses from workplace violence and voted to increase broadband grants for rural areas. I am also proud of working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass the COVID relief bill that allowed $2.2 billion from the federal government to be disbursed to those who need it most in Wisconsin as a result of the pandemic. What this all boils down to is that I firmly believe that the government is not the answer to all of our problems. I am more
Discuss and expand on why your visions and plans for State Assembly 28 are better than your opponent:
Kim Butler D-Milltown
My goal is to represent everyone in this district, and to be a strong, effective voice for rural Wisconsin when I am down in Madison. My opponent voted along party lines, with her boss, Speaker Robin Vos 100% of the time this past session. I plan to be a much more independent voice, who votes for our district. I’ll listen to our community - health department officials, small business owners, parents and teachers, etc., because we need to work together to move forward. For me, protecting people with pre-existing conditions and making healthcare affordable is personal. I’m a 14-year cancer survivor, a mom, and own a small business with my husband, so I buy our own insurance. I am just as tired of high deductibles, out of control prescription drug prices, and rising premiums as you are. You can trust that I will fight for these things in Madison, not just talk about it at election time or pass ineffective bills like AB 1. My kids graduated from local schools just a few years ago, so I saw first hand what the Walker education cuts did, and know that my opponent didn’t do enough to fund Special
than happy to work with local leaders and citizens to use the resources of state government to help when needed, but sometimes the government is not the answer. I believe in the free market and when left alone – the economy can thrive like it has been the past few years and like it will once again after the pandemic is over. I don’t doubt my opponent’s sincerity and desire to continue to make Wisconsin a great place to live and work – we just have very different ideas as to how to accomplish our goals. More spending and more government is not the answer.
Outside of COVID-19, what challenges are Wisconsin residents facing in the next 5-10 years that you would like to tackle? Wisconsin is still a high tax state. Over the past decade, under Republican leadership, we have started to turn the tide. Wisconsin has gone from one of the worst states to start a business in the country to one of the best. Pre-COVID, our unemployment was the lowest it had ever been and the economy was booming. That didn’t just magically happen. That was a result of hard work by our Legislature and Governor to transform Wisconsin into a business friendly climate. But, there is more work to be done. I think
Education or restore funding to adequate levels based on inflation, and she threatened to withhold funding to schools who didn’t feel safe reopening for full, in-person instruction. I am a creative problem solver, interested in the nuts & bolts of policy, and open to a variety of opinions and solutions. I’ll certainly be a more responsive legislator, and plan to hold many more Listening Sessions and Town Halls than my opponent who only had 5 before the Covid shutdown. I always respected that former State Senator Sheila Harsdorf would call constituents who reached out to her office, and attended so many community events that my kids knew her name by the time they were in third grade.
Outside of COVID-19, what challenges are Wisconsin residents facing in the next 5-10 years that you would like to tackle? We need a dedicated source for Transportation and Road funding, so counties and municipalities can plan for road maintenance and repair. Our schools need funding for Special Education increased to the 60% that the Governor requested. I will ensure that our rural schools get their fair share of education funding. Our kids deserve more
we can work to lower the tax burden on families and businesses. The lower taxes are, the more businesses want to move here and the better off we are. Another thing that I believe is a growing problem is access to rural broadband. As we have seen very recently now that more and more people are working and being educated from home, the need to be connected is now more important than ever. In the 20202021 biennial budget, we allocated $44 million to expanding broadband access. This is the largest investment into broadband in state history. While that is impressive and is heading in the right direction, it simply isn’t enough. In the coming sessions, we need to continue to make investments and work with service providers to connect as many homes as possible. Money is a huge part of this project, but regulations are also a major factor in broadband expansion. Simply making sure that government is getting out of the way of expansion in terms of regulations and permitting, broadband is able to reach more homes quicker. Expanding broadband not only helps people working and learning from home, but also is a game changer in SEE MAGNAFICI, PAGE 20A
mental health counselors in our schools, and more career counseling so we can do a better job directing students to tech and trade schools and other high paying career options that don’t require a 4 year degree. We must tackle the addiction problem, which starts with strong families, education, and jobs. But we also need to ensure that people in NW Wisconsin can get the treatment they need. Keeping our water, air, and other natural resources clean, making our legislative maps fair and competitive, and making sure workers earn a livable wage are also things Wisconsin needs to address. We need to invest in high speed broadband, and retain and attract small busineses, including helping our family farmers get a fair price and stay competitive and viable.
What should be the state’s role in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic? Our first priority is to get the Covid virus contained, and stop the spread. Economists and Fortune 500 companies agree that there is no return to normal until we get a handle on the virus in every part of the state. We SEE BUTLER, PAGE 20A
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STATE SENATE DISTRICT 10: Schachtner VS. Stafsholt Give a little background information about yourself, including age, hometown, education, job history and how long you’ve been in office (if you’ve been the incumbent):
Patty Schachtner D-Somerset (incumbent)
Age: 61 Hometown: Somerset, WI Occupation: State Senator since 2018, and Chief Medical Examiner of St Croix County Education: Graduate Somerset High School, 1978; Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, EMS Adult Educator) Other civic engagement: Former Health Care Provider, Somerset High School; Medicolegal Death Investigator, St. Croix County; EMT, New Richmond Ambulance and Rescue; Town of Star Prairie Town Supervisor (2010—14); Board member of Turningpoint Wisconsin; Board Member of Somerset Community Food Pantry; Former Somerset School District School Board Member (2015—18); Member of Rotary Club of New Richmond; Member of Wisconsin Coroners and Medical Examiners Association; Former Member of Western Saddle Club Association; Former Member of St. Anne’s Parent Group; Member of St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice; Former President Championship Pulling Series; Former Director Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce; Co-founder Suicide Prevention
Give a little background information about yourself, including age, hometown, education, job history and how long you’ve been in office (if you’ve been the incumbent):
Rob Stafsholt R-New Richmond
I am a proud lifelong resident of St. Croix County. I’ve helped run my family’s farm for over 25 years as a fourth generation farmer. I have a teenage daughter, Maggie, who works on the family farm and in the family business. I graduated from New Richmond High School and attended both UW-Eau Claire and UW-River Falls majoring in Business Administration and also Farm Management. I currently reside in New Richmond where I farm and am owner/operator of a small business. Since being elected to the State Assembly in November 2016, I have proudly served the people in the 29th Assembly District where I have been a leader on many issues facing Northwest Wisconsin.
What should be the state’s role in the recovery from a pandemic? COVID-19 has posed a unique challenge to both our healthcare system and our social safety net. In the COVID relief bill I voted for earlier this year, we guaranteed costfree testing for everyone and ensured that a COVID-19 diagnosis wouldn’t stop individuals from getting health insurance.
Task Force of St. Croix County.
What should be the state’s role in the recovery from a pandemic? The state legislature needs to get to work to address this pandemic and support local governments in their work. I’ve heard time and again from school board members, town supervisors, and city council members, that they are swamped under the burden of this pandemic. They need Legislators to show up for work and take a vote to provide the funding, flexibility, and other resources they need to keep our communities afloat. We have to do more to support small businesses, stock food shelves, distribute PPE, and keep schools safe. I’ve been ready to come into work and vote on these bills since April, and now it’s up to the Legislative leadership to hold a session.
Why are your visions and plans for your District better than your opponent? My top priorities include ensuring access to healthcare, supporting great public schools and tech programs, and keeping our water clean for generations to come. As a former EMT and healthcare provider, I know firsthand how important it is to have access to affordable, high quality care for every stage of life. I will continue fighting for the Medicaid expansion and coverage
One thing our government must do better is handling unemployment claims at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. People who were without work due to no fault of their own have waited months to receive their unemployment. Sadly, the Governor has largely ignored the cries for help from those still waiting on their unemployment. The calls I’m getting are tough to hear and there’s no good explanation as to why their UI is being held up. This issue must be immediately dealt with.
Why are your visions and plans for your District better than your opponent? I love our area. My family has called Western Wisconsin home for four generations. Now I want to continue to give back by serving the people of the 10th district. As a father, farmer and small businessman, I understand the challenges hard-working families are facing. That is why I’m running for State Senate. I am committed to delivering a bright future for all our families. I believe that together we can protect our communities, safely rebuild and move our economy forward, and secure our future. I’ve worked across the aisle to deliver common sense reforms and pass legislation under both a Republican and Democratic Governor. I want to build on these successes and continue to work on behalf of the people of the 10th district.
for pre-existing conditions. I will also keep reaching across the aisle as I have my entire career to bring more mental health resources to Northwestern Wisconsin. I have a proven record of showing up for the people of our community and I am looking forward to continuing to do so as Senator.
Outside of the pandemic, what are the challenges Wisconsin is facing in the next 5-10 years you would like to tackle? Access to healthcare, a strong educational infrastructure, reliable broadband, and clean water. These are issues that matter to communities here in western Wisconsin, and they are the issues that I’ve been working on for years. We have unique challenges here as a border community, and a diverse region of suburbs, college campuses, and rural, agricultural land. As your Senator, I’ve worked to address our needs by authoring legislation like the Interstate Medical Compact which helps ensure access to high quality healthcare providers on both sides of the border. I also authored legislation to support testing of rural wells because I believe that folks like me should have the same access to clean drinking water as those living in bigger cities. I’ve been putting western Wisconsin’s issues first since I was elected, and I’m not going to stop now.
Outside of the pandemic, what are the challenges Wisconsin is facing in the next 5-10 years you would like to tackle? Healthcare, we need to ensure access to high quality, affordable healthcare right here in northwestern Wisconsin. Expanding mental health services, I worked with my colleagues to include over $15 million in the state budget for a crisis center in our area. This would keep those needing mental health services closer to home and their families. While Governor Evers unfortunately redirected these funds to Madison, I will continue to work with my colleagues and the Governor to ensure our communities get the support they need. We also need to make sure we cover people with pre-existing conditions. I’ve voted to cover those individuals and will continue to do so. Broadband expansion has never been more important. Whether you are a student, a small business, or simply trying to maintain contact with family and friends; access to the internet is important. This past session I voted for $44 million in rural broadband expansion. I’ve worked to bring the State Broadband Director to Assembly District 29 to work with the local communities on applying for broadband grants. Again, I want to continue to build on the successes we’ve had and ensure Northwestern WI see’s their fair share of these resources.
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7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Tiffany VS. Zunker What is the role of the federal government during a global pandemic?
Tiffany did not respond to the Sentinel’s questionnaire. This information has been taken from the Tiffany campaign website.
Tom Tiffany R-Minocqua (incumbent)
On agriculture: “Tom will take his work ethic, learned on the farm, to Washington to champion free and fair trade deals. He'll work so there are fewer government regulations so all Wisconsin farms can succeed.” On second amendment: “A proud National Rifle Association lifetime member with an A+ rating, Tom helped pass both concealed carry and Castle Doctrine in his first term.” Pro life: “(Tom) is proud to be pro-life and to support President Trump as he works to protect the unborn.” On healthcare: “With more choice, competition, and transparency, Americans will get better access to health care at lower costs.” On the economy: “He used that small business experience to help more Wisconsinites find work than ever before in our state's history. In Congress, Tom will work with President Trump to ensure America keeps good, family-supporting jobs.” On gray wolf: “For years, Tom has been one of the leading voices in Wisconsin working to have the federal government remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. Wisconsin should be able to manage its wolf population on its own.” On securing the southern border: “First and foremost, America needs to build a wall to secure our southern border. Then, there can be a broader discussion about ending chain migration and a merit-based immigration process.”
The federal government must take greater action to protect people during this pandemic. We need more PPE for front line workers, increased testing that is free and accessible, hazard pay for essential workers, extended unemployment benefits for workers who have lost income due to the pandemic, and support for small businesses and family farmers so they can stay afloat during this pandemic.
Tricia Zunker D-Wausau
Do you support another round of stimulus checks for Americans? Why or Why not? I support another round of stimulus checks for people whose livelihood has been impacted as a result of the pandemic and they need extra support to make it through. We must look out for one another during this pandemic. No one should go bankrupt or lose their home as a result of this avoidable pandemic.
How will you represent Northern Wisconsin in Washington D.C.? I’ve been a hard worker my whole life and will work hard for the people of Wisconsin in Congress, whether you vote for me or not. My votes will actually represent the desires and needs of the people here. I will fight for pandemic relief efforts, accessible and affordable health care, protection for preexisting conditions, protection for your hard-earned social security, fully-funded USPS, help for our family farmers, environmental protections and rural broadband expansion.
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the tourism industry. Families from out of state stay longer when there is reliable access to internet. They are able to stretch their vacations longer with the ability to work while they are here and thus spend more money in our hotels, bars, and restaurants.
What should be the state’s role in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic?
You deserve a strong, effective voice in Madison. I'm a Balsam Lake mom, community volunteer, 14 year cancer survivor and own a small business with my husband.
I'll Àght for Affordable Health Care
I am a strong believer in personal responsibility. We can all do our part in washing our hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask when appropriate. It is up to all of us to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. This does not, however mean that we should be shutting our state down and picking winners and losers. State government should not be deciding which businesses can open their doors and attempt to survive while Mom & Pop shops are
on the verge of shutting their doors forever. Instead, encouraging businesses and local governments to use best practices in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 is how we should be attacking this pandemic and our economy. Working with local governments to give them the tools they need in terms of testing and support is how state government should be helping lead the recovery. In April, the Legislature passed a COVID-19 relief bill that was signed by Governor Evers. This bill allowed the $2.2 billion allocated to Wisconsin through the federal CARES Act to be distributed as needed throughout the state. That money is being used right now helping hospitals, local governments, and citizens rebound from the effects of the pandemic. I was proud to support that bill and vote Yes. By working together, we will get through the pandemic, and continue to keep Wisconsin moving Forward.
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must also try to keep our schools open safely in order to rebuild the economy. Priorities include fixing our outdated unemployment system and making sure everyone receives the benefits they are entitled to. The state can help small businesses, including bars and restaurants, survive reduced business and the economic downturn that has changed the way we do business in unexpected ways. We can help our schools to safely meet the needs of all students. We should make sure our rural hospitals
have the funding they need, and expand Badgercare and open a Public Option so the many people who lost their employer health insurance can afford healthcare coverage. I do not want to raise taxes on the middle class, especially during an economic downturn. Instead, extra revenue can come from making sure corporations and high earners are paying their fair share of taxes and taking the federal Medicaid expansion money. We need to bring in other revenue sources, and make cuts where we can to pay for these things.
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scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl so that everything gets mixed in. Switch your mixer attachment to a paddle or dough hook. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until everything is mixed in. Add in corn syrup, if using, to keep the cookies chewy and soft. Mix until completely combined. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon for rolling. Take two tablespoons of dough and use your hands to flatten. Place a frozen piece of nutella into the middle and wrap the dough around the nutella to form a ball. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place on the prepared cookie sheets, twelve cookies per pan. This recipe makes 24 cookies. Refrigerate 30 minutes before baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled store in an airtight container. thestayathomechef.com SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATO SOUP
Directions: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Drop 24 heaping teaspoon size mounds of nutella onto the prepared pan. Freeze until solid, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy using the whisk attachment. Mix in the vanilla and egg,
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Fickle Fall The leaden sky. the sodden earth, Not our view of October; Though morning hopes for all its worth, It enters dank and sober. Summer came back, spurts of joy, September sun and warmth arising; Behind looms winter to annoy; When it comes, it’s still surprising,
It’s just today, a Sunday morn; What it brings is ever new. Cloud-laden morning gloom, we scorn; October may turn—bright blue.
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LUNCH MENUS 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.
Wednesday, October 21 – Breakfast: Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls Elementary Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce Intermediate Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce Middle School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce High School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce
Thursday, October 22 – Breakfast: French Toast Sticks,Sausage Link Elementary Lunch: Cheezy Chicken Nachos, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Black Bean Salad, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Cheezy Chicken Nachos, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, Black Bean Salad, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Cheezy Chicken Nachos, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Black Bean Salad, Fruit Choices
High School Lunch: Build Your Own Nachos, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce
Friday, October 23 – Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Omelet, Grape Jelly Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Fruit Choices, Sliced Pickles Intermediate Lunch: Warrior Burger, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Fruit Choices, Sliced Pickles Middle School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Turkey Sandwich w/cheese, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Fruit Choices, Sliced Pickles High School Lunch: Warrior Burger, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices
Monday, October 26 – Breakfast: Assorted Bread Elementary Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, LoMein Noodles, Bologna Sandwich, Roasted Edamame, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, LoMein Noodles, Bologna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Roasted Edamame, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, LoMein Noodles, Bologna Sandwich, Roasted Edamame, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, General Tso Chicken, LoMein Noodles, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Roasted Edamame, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices
Tuesday, October 27 – Breakfast: Breakfast Egg Wrap, Salsa Elementary Lunch: Pizza, Bologna Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit Choices Intermediate Lunch: Pizza, Bologna
Sandwich, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Fruit Choices Middle School Lunch: Pizza, Bologna Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit Choices High School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit Choices
CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: White 1%, White Skim, Chocolate Skim. Juice Options: Apple, Grape, Orange.
Wednesday, October 21 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & CTCR Cereal Bar or Ham & Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Pizza Sticks or Italian Flatbread, Spaghetti Sauce, Steamed Corn, Tossed Salad, Sliced Pears, Cookie, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Muffin, Donut Holes, Sausage Links, Pop Tart High School Lunch: Pizza Sticks or Italian Flatbread, Corn, Tossed Salad, Apples, Sliced Pears, Cookie, Milk Choice
Thursday, October 22 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Muffin, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Teriyaki Chicken, Seasoned Rice, Green Beans, Fresh Vegetables, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cereal Bar, Yogurt, Cinnamon Roll, Muffin High School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or General Tso’s Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, Fresh Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Juice, Dinner Roll, Milk
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: Meatball Sandwich or Hot Dog on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Craisins, Grapes, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Biscuits & Gravy, Muffin, Sausage Links High School Lunch: Meatball Sandwich or Hot Dog on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Blueberries, Fruit Salad, Milk Choice
Monday, October 26 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Donuts, Cheese Omelet, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: PB&J “Uncrustable” or Goldfish & Cheese Stick, Fresh Vegetables, Yogurt Cup, Crackers, Chicken Noodle Soup, Strawberries, Milk Choice High School Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Bar, Yogurt High School Lunch: Garlic Cheese French Bread or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, Fresh Vegetables, Marinara Sauce, Applesauce, Crackers, Peaches, Milk
Tuesday, October 27 – Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal, Pop Tart, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice Elementary Lunch: “Bunch Lunch I”, Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, Bell Peppers, Hash Brown, Muffin, Fruit Juice, Milk High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Muffin, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich High School Lunch: Chicken Philly Sub or Barbeque Chicken Sub, Fresh & Roasted Vegetables, Craisins, Oriental Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, Chips, Milk Choice
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BUSINESSES WILL BE SET UP WITH TREATS AVAILABLE FOR KIDS IN THEIR HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! ALL PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES WILL BE OUTSIDE OF THEIR STORES THIS YEAR.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Jocelyn Jade 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 (Oct. 6, 13, 20)
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Brantley David Vossen By (Petitioner) Francine Ader Larson Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing
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Case No. 20CV258 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Brantley David Vossen To: Brantley David Larson Birth Certificate: Brantley David Vossen IT IS ORDERED: This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin before Judge Jeffery Anderson at the Polk County Justice Center, Branch 2, 1005 W Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on November 3, 2020 at 9:45 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: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge October 8, 2020 (Oct. 13, 20, 27)
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STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No.WI-0003018-09-1 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html Permittee: Foremost Farms USA, 100 North Main St, Clayton, WI, 54004 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Fore-
MEETING NOTICE The Amery Cemetery Association will hold its October meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the Amery City Hall Council Chambers. Any interested parties are welcome to attend.
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most Farms USA Clayton, 100 North Main Street Receiving Water And Location: A ditch emptying into Little Moon Lake and the groundwater of Barron County (Hay River watershed within the Lower Chippewa River basin) and Polk County (Beaverbrook watershed within the St. Croix River basin) Brief Facility Description: The primary products produced at Foremost Farms, USA – Clayton is mozzarella and whey solids. The main treatment system consists of a 2-part oval aeration channel and a holding pond for winter use. Treated water is sent to spray irrigation or the seepage cells; monitoring wells located around each system measure groundwater impacts. Non-contact cooling water is discharged to Little Moon Lake via a drainage ditch; Segregated waste is discharged through four landspreading Outfalls. Permit Drafter’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Sheri A. Snowbank, DNR, 810 W Maple St, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 635-4131, Sheri.Snowbank@wisconsin.gov
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Basin Engineer’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Jordan Englebert, 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 635-4053, jordan.englebert@wisconsin.gov The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be modified. Proposed Modification: [1] The chloride limit for discharges to the seepage cells has increased to 900 mg/l. [2] The permittee has installed three monitoring wells around the seepage cells to measure groundwater impacts. Monitoring of these new wells is included in the modified permit. [3] For the sludge produced in the aeration oval and lagoon, the monitoring frequency for Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen and Chloride has been reduced from monthly to annual to match the other required parameters. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed modified permit actiona, or to request a public hearing, may write to the Department of Natural Resources at the permit drafter’s address. Currently, DNR staff are working remotely
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Electronic Ballot Tabulation Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the November 3, 2020 General Election votes cast for all of¿ces and on all measures. All tests are open to the public. City of Amery - Monday, October 26 at 10 a.m.
City Municipal Council Room, 118 Center St. W, Amery Patricia Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-268-7486
Village of Clayton - Wednesday, October 28 at 4 p.m. Clayton Village Of¿ce, 111 Clayton Ave. W, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460
Village of Clear Lake - Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. Village Municipal Building, 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157
Town of Alden - Tuesday, October 27 at 9 a.m. Town Hall, 183 155th St., Star Prairie Christine Genung, Clerk, 715-248-7859
Town of Apple River - Friday, October 23 at 1 p.m. Town Hall, 612 US Highway 8 (Range), Amery JoAnn Agne, Clerk, 715-268-6506
Town of Beaver - Saturday, October 24 at Noon Town Hall, 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-205-4396
Town of Black Brook - Tuesday, October 27 at 9 a.m. Town Hall, 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926
Town of Clayton - Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. Town Hall, 462 105th Ave./Cty. Rd. D, Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2036
Town of Clear Lake - Tuesday, October 27 at 10 a.m.
NOTICE - TOWN OF ALDEN IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING
Christine Genung, Clerk 183 155th St., Star Prairie, WI 54026 715-248-7859 Tuesday, October 20 & 27 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 & 28 • 7-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 & 29 • 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 & 30 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. WNAXLP
Town Hall, 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189
Town of Gar¿eld - Tuesday, October 27 at 9 a.m. Town Hall, 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414
Town of Lincoln - Monday, October 26 at 10 a.m. Town Hall, 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747
Town of Vance Creek - Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m. Town Hall, 174 2nd Ave., Cty Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Clerk, 715-455-1432
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and have very limited access to US mail. To ensure comments are received, the Department recommends that all comments be sent via email to the permit drafter listed in this notice. All comments or suggestions received no later than 30 days after the publication date of this public notice will be considered along with other information on file in making a final decision regarding the permit. Anyone providing comments in response to this public notice will
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receive a notification of the Department’s final decision when the permit is issued. The Department may schedule a public informational hearing if requested by any person and shall schedule an informational hearing if a petition requesting a hearing is received from 5 or more persons or if response to this notice indicates significant public interest pursuant to s. 283.49, Stats. SEE PUBLIC NOTICE, PAGE 25A
School District of Amery Board of Education October 26, 2020 A Regular Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2020 in the gymnasium at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. The meeting will begin 6:00 p.m. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). III. Open Session – 6:30 p.m. IV. Introduction of New Staff Members – Shawn Doerfler V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Summer School Report – Laura Sjogren VIII. Informational Items A. School Farm Presentation – Derrick Meyer IX. Action Items A. Donations to the District – Shawn Doerfler B. Staffing Considerations for Hybrid and Remote Learning Models – Shawn Doerfler C. Athletics in Hybrid and Remote Learning Models – Jeff Fern D. Business Computer Lab Purchase with CTE Grant Funds – Josh Gould E. Start College Now and Early College Credit Program Requests – Josh Gould F. 2020-2021 Budget, Levy, and Mill Rate – Andrew Dyb & Shawn Doerfler G. Short Term Borrowing Approval – Andrew Dyb H. Contracting of Snow Removal – George Sigsworth I. Personnel Action X. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). XI. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON, Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www.amerysd.k12. wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. WNAXLP
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EQUIPMENT HAULER/ MAINTENANCE Northwire, Inc. is looking for great people to join our production team. Full-time positions are available on 2nd and 3rd shifts in:
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (3rd Shift - Pay DOQ)
EXTRUSION, BRAIDING, HALL (Pay $15-18 starting depending on position)
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 Veteran/Disability
MATERIALS CLERK / WAREHOUSE ST. CROIX ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE If you have warehouse experience and enjoy working independently to support the work of others, with the ability to spend some of your workday outdoors, this full-time position will interest you. The primary duties of the Materials Clerk / Warehouse are to receive, store and be accountable for utility construction materials, as well as maintaining the inside and outside warehouse areas. Picking materials for job orders and purchasing by electronic means is required. This position will also perform light vehicle and grounds maintenance and be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations. +Õ> wi` >«« V> ÌÃ Ü >Ûi L>à V V «ÕÌiÀ à à and three years of directly related work experience in a shipping/receiving and material handling position. *ÕÀV >à } iÝ«iÀ i Vi à > à } wV> Ì « Õð Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of post-high school education and possessing a Commercial Driver’s License. Offer may be contingent on obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License within 180 days. ÕÀ Þ Ü>}i L>Ãi` iÝ«iÀ i Vi > ` µÕ> wV>Ì Ã Ã offered along with medical, life and LTD insurance, PTO, «i à > ` {ä£ Li iwÌð ,iÃÕ iÃ Ü Li >VVi«Ìi` Õ Ì Ì i « Ã Ì Ã w i`° Please send to humanresources@scecnet.net. No phone calls please. EOE. St. Croix Electric Cooperative is a distribution cooperative serving the west central Wisconsin county of St. Croix and parts of the neighboring counties of Pierce, Dunn and Polk. Headquarters are in Hammond, the Heart of St. Croix County.
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*****$1,000 Sign-On Bonus***** Lester Buildings, a leader in post-frame (pole barn) construction has an exciting full-time equipment hauler/maintenance opportunity based out of the Amery, WI area. Responsibilities include maintaining and transporting construction equipment & materials to building sites within WI. Candidates must have a Class A CDL; be able to pass DOT physical and drug screen. We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience. Employees are eligible for a full benefits package. APPLY ONLINE AT www.lesterbuildings.com under the Equipment Hauler/Maintenance posting
Lester Buildings, LLC 1111 2nd Ave S • Lester Prairie, MN 55354 EEO/AA Employer
CESA #11 HEAD START
JOIN OUR FAMILY Woodcraft Industries, a division of Quanex, is looking for 1st and 2nd shift Production Associates to join our team! We are a leading manufacturer in the building products industry and pride ourselves on safety, quality and a family atmosphere.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
1st shift Production (5am-3:30pm M-Th)
2nd shift Production (3:30pm-2am M-Th)
Plant Manager
We offer competitive wages, 3-day weekends, a 2nd shift premium of $1.50/hour, a complete benefits package including paid vacation, sick time, 9 paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays), 4% - 401(k) match and a progressive work environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented company! Apply online at www.quanex.com/careers
Woodcraft Industries A Quanex Company 501 Main Street South, Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a drug & alcohol free work environment.
New Richmond Head Start 118 Homestead Drive, Suite 4 • New Richmond, WI 54017
HOME VISITOR Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled QUALIFICATIONS ~ Bachelors degree in Human Development, Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related Human Services or Early Childhood OR a two~year Associate degree in Early Childhood or Human Services. RESPONSIBILITIES ~ Will provide services to 10~12 Head Start families (15 children); Make 2~3 home visits per family per month ~ providing both education and family support; Assist parents in accessing resources to increase knowledge, understanding, skills, and experience in child growth and development. HOURS ~ 40 hrs/wk, 235 days/yr. WAGE RATE ~ Associates: $16.76/hr.; Bachelors: $17.53/hr.
CESA #11 HEAD START New Richmond Head Start 118 Homestead Drive, Suite 4 • New Richmond, WI 54017
TEACHER ASSISTANT Deadline to Apply: Wed., October 28, 2020 • 12pm Interviews: Thursday, November 5, 2020 QUALIFICATIONS ~ 18 years of age and high school diploma/GED; Child Development Associate, 1 Yr Child Services Diploma, or ECE Associates. *Assistance provided in obtaining requirements as applicable. RESPONSIBILITIES ~ Assists the teacher in providing classroom activities. HOURS ~ 40 hrs/wk, 186 days/yr. (36 hrs/wk teacher assistant and 4 hrs/wk housekeeper). Program year, August~May. WAGE RATE ~ $12.96/hr.
BENEFITS ~ Benefits package available. Benefits are pro~rated based on the number of hours worked per year.
BENEFITS ~ Benefits package available. Benefits are pro~rated based on the number of hours worked per year.
BACKGROUND CHECK ~ In compliance with Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(1) through (5), Wisconsin State Day Care Licensing DCF 250.05(2) (b), and 13.03(1) through (2)(b) and 13.06(1)(a) through (4)(b)(2) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the 2009 Wisconsin Act 76, completion of the background check process will be required prior to hire.
BACKGROUND CHECK ~ In compliance with Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(1) through (5), Wisconsin State Day Care Licensing DCF 250.05(2) (b), and 13.03(1) through (2)(b) and 13.06(1)(a) through (4)(b)(2) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the 2009 Wisconsin Act 76, completion of the background check process will be required prior to hire.
To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit a Head Start application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts and verification of degree/license as appropriate to the position applying for.
To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit a Head Start application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and verification of degree/license as appropriate to the position applying for.
To submit an online application, obtain a detailed job description or for more information on other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/employment. For questions, please contact Head Start Central Office at (715) 986-2020 or hshr@cesa11.k12.wi.us.
To submit an online application, obtain a detailed job description or for more information on other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/employment. For questions, please contact Head Start Central Office at (715) 986-2020 or hshr@cesa11.k12.wi.us.
CESA 11 Head Start 225 Ostermann Drive Turtle Lake, WI 54889
CESA 11 Head Start 225 Ostermann Drive Turtle Lake, WI 54889
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PUBLIC NOTICE cluding the l di th draft d ft permit, it fact sheet and permit application, is accessible via e-mail by contacting the above named permit drafter’s e-mail address
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Information on requesting a hearing is at the above web link. Information on file for this permit action, in-
or the named th above b d basin engineer’s e-mail during normal business hours Monday through Friday (except holidays). Note that DNR staff have limited access to permit
hard during h d copy fifilles d i this time as they are working from home, but much of the permit file is available electronically by e-mail request. Permit information is also
WE’RE HIRING!
Must be able to lift, carry and maneuver objects of over 100 lbs. Must work well with others and have a clean driving record.
Amery • 715-268-8149
Clear Lake School District
Custodian Position Contact Phone: 715-263-2114 Contact Email: jernst@clwarriors.org Work Schedule: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday-Friday evenings 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, when school is in session (hours may be flexible depending upon the desired candidate). Requirements: General cleaning of rooms, hallways, bathrooms, first line maintenance, general disinfecting of areas, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned. How to Apply: Applications can be located on our District website, in the District office, or at https://www.clwarriors. org/district/Non-CertifiedStaffApplication.pdf Application Deadline: Application accepted until October 21, 2020 or until position is filled. Include references and please submit all material to the District Office prior to the closing date of the position. Effective start date is immediate. Start Date:
Immediately
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School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 www.clwarriors.org
The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
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Full & Part Time Warehouse & Delivery Seeking customer-oriented, honest and dependable individuals for duties to include but not limited to: Furniture preparation, deliveries, general store maintenance and customer service. Successful individuals will have good communication skills, attention to detail, professional work ethic, respect for home furnishings and mechanical aptitude.
available il bl on the th internet i t t at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, includ-
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HELP WANTED Publisher’s Printing Service is looking for PART TIME HELP with our newspaper products in mailing and inserting of papers 2-3 days/wk • 10-15 hrs/wk APPLY IN PERSON
Publishers Printing Service 215 Power St. • Amery ppsi@amerytel.net
Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 2nd shift hours 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Job Description: Supervise a production team, provide technical support when required. General Responsibilities: Supervise, instruct, direct and train personnel, provide quality products, communicate production control, aid in setup and troubleshooting, accountable for accuracy and completion of production documents, maintain employee records, develop and report on departmental goals, communicate with other shifts Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and move items as required Competencies/Qualifications: Two years supervisory experience in manufacturing setting, molding technician background, general math skills, basic computer skills, people and negotiation skills.
T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street • St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager • Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com
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There’s still a lot more to October This is still October, correct? And we still have 1 1/2 half weeks left of October, correct? So then why is it so darn cold and snowing every other day! I know this isn’t totally out of the ordinary for the change of season to happen now but that doesn’t mean I have to agree with it! I need more nice days to get my Fall projects taken care…but then does a person ever really get all the projects done, or do we just give up until Spring? “Best Of The Amery Free Press Area”…included in this issue is a special section featuring the winners and Pounding finalists of the “Best Of” promotion. Conthe gratulations to the area Pavement businesses who were Pam Humpal chosen by the public as the “Best Of”…very nice honor. Also, thank you to everyone who did the nominating and voting during our 1st Annual Best Of promotion…it never would have happened without all of you. Check out the special section for great recommendations on where to get the BEST burger, ice cream, fish fry, pizza, steak, senior care facility, dentistry, medical, optometrist, pharmacy, manufacturer, auto repair, financial institution, financial planner, funeral home, heating & air conditioning, insurance, paint, realtor, retirement facility, florist, green-
house, etc. Once again, Congratulations and Thank You! “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is Slumberland Furniture. The showroom has an in-store clearance center, full mattress gallery, sofas, recliners, occasional tables, futons, dining room sets and bedroom sets. Slumberland has been serving the Amery area for 56 years, and is located on the south end of Amery. Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Amery Free Press Football Contest…Mona Schock, Amery, had 6 correct answers. For your chance to be next week’s winner simply pick the winning teams, fill out your entry form and drop it off at the AFP office or in the dropbox outside, or mail it in, or email to phumpal@theameryfreepress. com. Good Luck! The Amery Community Club is hosting their annual Trick-or-Treating on Saturday, October 31, from 10amnoon. For the safety of all involved, we are asking the Amery businesses to please be outside wearing gloves and masks handing candy to the kids. If businesses do not have an extra person to pass out candy, we will find someone to assist with that. Please let me know if you would like to be on the list for businesses that will be participating in the trick-or-treating. A list of businesses will be available on the Amery Community Club’s Facebook page late next week. Trick-or-treaters please do
Above: Pictured with Fenway Park is Rachel, Ryan, Gavin, Bentley, Kelly & Dennis. Left: Superior Falls.
not go into a business looking for the treats, and please keep a safe distance between you and other trick-or-treaters. We welcome you to town but please be courteous and safe…Thank You! And the story continues…like I have mentioned in previous week’s, we traveled to Boston to have appointments at the Children’s Hospital for Bentley. With the World Series ready to begin, I thought it would be appropriate to share a picture of Fenway Park. We weren’t able to get the inside tour of Fenway Park but we enjoyed walking around the stadium. There is a lot of history at the park…if only those walls could talk. While we were driving around Fenway Park we got to see the “Green Monster”…but there wasn’t a
real monster in sight! Stay tuned for one more week of our trip out east. This past weekend we took a little adventure up to Lake Superior and also a little ways into Michigan to view the lake. When we started out on Saturday morning, the snow/sleet/rain was enough adventure right in itself but luckily the weather improved and we were able to cruise around the northern part of the state. Lake Superior is an amazing body of water plus we stumbled upon Superior Falls which was a very cool stop on our trip. Even though some of the sights and places were not open, it was a great weekend! Have a wonderful week…be safe, be smart, be kind!
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Free CNA Training—Now enrolling for November class! Class is free if hired for part time or full time position at Golden Age Manor. Call Dana for more information at 715-268-3654. Day Shift CNA Position– .8 benefit eligible position, free training available if interested. Cook/Dietary Aide Position- Part Time Hours. Cook Every Other Weekend & 2 Dietary aide shifts each week
NOW HIRING!
STAFF ACCOUNTANT CarlsonSV is a growing firm, providing various accounting and audit services Duties: Perform multiple tax and accounting engagements, build client relationships and work hand in hand with clients, perform research on tax/accounting topics and analyze/draw conclusions. Qualifications: Fast learner, entrepreneurial, analytical and a dynamic individual who values leadership, integrity, teamwork and a healthy work/life balance.
Benefits: Competitive compensation based on experience, Family Friendly Incentives, healthy work/life balance.
NUTRITION EDUCATOR for Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties
301 Keller Ave S • Amery, WI 54001 715-268-7999 • www.carlsonsv.com
COMPLETE DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/505280/nutrition-educator
Requirements: Minimum 2-year accounting degree, QuickBooks / payroll experience, tax preparation experience (preferred).
Starting Wage: $12.00-$13.00/hr + Every other weekend required . Call Wendy for more information at 715-268-3669 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
The University of Wisconsin – Extension is looking for professionals who are passionate about helping others through education:
Full time with benefits Deadline to apply: 10/28/2020
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Dr. Rollyn Lee
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We were floored at the number of people who participated in our first ever Reader’s Choice Best of the Amery Area contest! We received 1,811 nominations for the contest ballot and 27,459 votes for the actual contest. We are grateful for the support of the readers who embraced the contest and look forward to a bigger and better contest in 2021.
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BEST CELEBRATION/FESTIVAL
BEST OUTDOOR EVENT
BEST BAR
Amery Fall Festival
The Mix Up live patio music
The Mix Up
Amery, WI
FINALISTS: Music on the River Amery, WI
Clear Lake Days Clear Lake, WI
BEST LOCAL BAND/MUSICIAN
Chris Kroeze FINALISTS: The Dweebs
County Line Band
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com
Thank you so much for spending your time at our “Bin There Bar” and voting it best of! We couldn’t be more thrilled! Especially Lizs dad Frank who designed and built it and our entire team and musicians who work it! This means the world to so many people. Thank you!
Thank you for voting us the best bar in Amery! Our team of people and customers are like no other - and that’s what makes it great! We can’t say thank you to our team or customers enough Thank you!
FINALISTS: UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9217, uwwanderoos.com
FINALISTS: Music on the River
Fall Festival Parade
BEST LOCAL FINE ARTIST
Paul Oman
BEST APPETIZER
FINALISTS: Sara Dugeon
Verle Ormsby
BEST LOCAL SINGER/VOCALIST
Chris Kroeze FINALISTS: Nici Peper
Mark Stary
BEST BBQ RIBS
The Mix Up
UW Wanderoos
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com
1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com
Thank you for loving our appetizers and wapo poppers as much as we do! We can’t wait to introduce the new items to you this fall!
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Brickfire Pizza 458 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3888, orderbrickfirepizza.com
Alibi Bar 109 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8928
Garibaldi’s 337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9801, garibaldismexican.com
Our combination of spices, hickory smoke, tangy BBQ sauce & gentle cooking process makes our juicy tender ribs unique only to UW Wanderoos Bar & Grill. Served Wednesday & Friday evenings.
FINALISTS: Brickfire Pizza 458 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3888, orderbrickfirepizza.com
Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100
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Thank you everyone for your great support and for voting Waterside a finalist in: Best Bloody Mary, Best Happy Hour, Best Lunch, and Best Small Workplace!
NIGHTLY SPECIALS TUESDAY - $3 Burgers & $2 Tap Beers WEDNESDAY - Jumbo Wings THURSDAY - Mexican Night FRIDAY - All You Can Eat Fish Fry SATURDAY - Prime Rib & Jumbo Shrimp Dinners SUNDAY - Fried Chicken Dinner & Jumbo Wings *Full Menu Available Daily* *Daily Specials Board has new & fresh homemade foods*
On Beautiful Lake Wapogasset 1342 Lone Pine Lane, Amery
Call 715-268-5005 for lunch 220 Scholl Ct. Amery, WI 54001 www.goldenagemanor.com
and dinner reservations, to place to go orders, delivery, catering orders or to book private parties! Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs 3pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm Breakfast served Sat-Sun 9-11am.
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BEST BEER SELECTION
BEST CHICKEN
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Amery Ale Works
The Mix Up
Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee
588 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5226, ameryaleworks.com
FINALISTS: Alibi Bar 109 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8928
Amery Express/Hometown Liquor 101B Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7408
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com
204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-3470 elliesicecream.com
Another long carried tradition we are so glad we can continue to carry on! Thank you!
Ellie’s serves up fresh ground coffee and espresso drinks and uses only the best beans roasted locally in Hayward, Wisconsin by Backroads Coffee. Beverages can be flavored virtually any way you like it using whole or skim milk, soy or almond!
BEST BLOODY MARY
The Mix Up
FINALISTS: UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9217, uwwanderoos.com
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com Thank you, thank you, thank you! We put a lot of time into designing our bloodies and our loaded bloodies! Thank you for voting it the best of! If you haven’t tried one you definitely should!
Dick’s Fresh Market 1050 River Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7513, dicksfreshmarket.com
Waterside Bar & Grill 1342 Lone Pine Ln, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5005, watersidebargrill.business. site/
BEST BREAKFAST
Deronda Lutheran Church
Dick’s Fresh Market
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7290, oslcamery.org
Moe Lutheran Church 451 30th St, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2990, cllutheran.org/ moe-lutheran-1
1050 River Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-7513 dicksfreshmarket.com
FINALISTS: Nilssen’s Market 265 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2513, nilssensfoods.com
Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com
Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100
FINALISTS: Lake Magnor Restaurant 764 US Hwy 63, Clayton, WI, (715) 948-2975
Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100
BEST DELI
FINALISTS:
The Alibi 109 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8928
Caribou Coffee 1050 River Ave, Amery, WI
BEST CHURCH MEAL 1239 65th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2098, derondachurch.net
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Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club 796 100th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8774, shoreviewsupperclub. weebly.com/
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FAMILY DENTISTRY
404 Wisconsin Avenue | Amery, WI 54001
715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com
David P. Doroī, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. OƩ, D.D.S. Oĸce Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
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BEST FAST FOOD
BEST HAMBURGER
BEST ICE CREAM CONE
Jimmy John’s
The Mix Up
Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee
924 Elden Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5555, jimmyjohns.com
FINALISTS: Subway 309 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9966, subway.com
Dairy Queen 221 S, Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2117, dairyqueen.com
BEST FISH FRY
UW Wanderoos
204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-3470 elliesicecream.com
Thank you for helping us carry on the tradition of the best burgers started years ago by the Friese family when it was homebase! We Love that you love them! Thank you!
Hand dipped Cedar Crest ice cream is what makes Ellie’s cones THE BEST in town! There are 16 flavors of ice cream to choose from as well as cake cones, sugar cones and FRESH BAKED waffle cones.
FINALISTS: UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9217, uwwanderoos.com
1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com Our Friday fish fry & Saturday evening walleye dinner comes in generous portions, grilled or deep fried in our light crispy inhouse batter. All dinners served with choice of potato, dinner roll & coleslaw.
FINALISTS: Rusty’s Waterin’ Hole & Chowhouse 1901 WI-46, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-3433, rustyswaterinhole.com
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Amery Ale Works
FINALISTS: Rusty’s Waterin’ Hole & Chowhouse 1901 WI-46, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-3433, rustyswaterinhole.com
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com
Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
McDonald’s 100 Power St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6700, mcdonalds.com
Amery Dairy Queen 221 S, Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2117, dairyqueen.com
BEST LUNCH
TAC TWO Bar and Grill
588 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5226, ameryaleworks.com
105 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8222, tactwobarandgrill.com
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Alibi Bar 109 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8928
Waterside Bar & Grill 1342 Lone Pine Ln, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5005, watersidebargrill.business. site/
Village Pizzeria Of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
Waterside Bar & Grill 1342 Lone Pine Ln, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5005, watersidebargrill.business. site/
BEST FRENCH FRIES
McDonald’s 100 Power St, Amery, WI,(715) 268-6700, mcdonalds.com
FINALISTS: TAC TWO Bar and Grill 105 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8222, tactwobarandgrill.com
Village Pizzeria Of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI,(715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST & SUPPORT! COME JOIN OUR
EVERGREEN FAMILY! Evergreen Village offers independent living in a friendly, caring and supportive community. Conveniently located near downtown Amery and the Senior Center, we connect with the new public library and have shuttle service to the health care campus. 24 hour security, helpful staff, emergency call system, laundry facilities, fireplace lounge, lovely new social room, library, beauty shop, noon meal, light housekeeping, social activities and garages are included at affordable rates.
FOR INFORMATION CALL (715) 268-6640 Equal Opportunity Employer
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Thank you for support. I have had the pleasure of assisting so many wonderful clients over the last 27 years in real estate in Amery and Polk County area. Me, my business partner, Mark Kopp and the rest of the Park Lakes & Land Realty team, Kathy, Alycia, Heather and Janice are ready and eager to help you too! – Cary Dean Eastvold 638 Keller Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-9442 Fax: 715-268-9446
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BEST OUTDOOR DINING
BEST PIE
BEST RESTAURANT
The Mix Up
Amery Family Restaurant
Laurel Supper Club
1301 105th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8572 mikijosmixup.com
418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100 facebook.com/homestylecookin
1905 WI-64, New Richmond, WI (715) 246-5121
Thank you so much for spending your time at our “Bin There Bar” and voting it best of! We couldn’t be more thrilled! Especially Lizs dad Frank who designed and built it and our entire team and musicians who work it! This means the world to so many people. Thank you!
FINALISTS: Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6800, purensimplefood.com
The Laurel Supper Club is a St. Croix Valley traditional supper club with warm wood interior, fireplace and cozy atmosphere. The best prime rib, steak, seafood and pasta dishes are made to order and can be topped off with supper club tradition, a brandy Old Fashioned. Haven’t tried one? Make sure to ask for one when you are there, it will be a new cocktail favorite. From salad to soup, to entrees, the menu is all scratch-made and you will not regret dining at The Laurel Supper Club!
Lake Magnor Restaurant 764 US Hwy 63, Clayton, WI, (715) 948-2975
BEST PIZZA
Pizza Man
FINALISTS: Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-4500, farmtablefoundation.org
UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9217, uwwanderoos.com
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL
125 Birch St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-5100 facebook.com/ amerypizzaman/
FINALISTS: Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2100
Consistency plays a very big role in owning a restaurant. I feel once people are used to and happy with something, they don’t want it to change, so you have to make sure everyone is doing the same as everyone else.
Brow Tine 1361 100th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6262, thebrowtine.com
BEST SALAD
Village Pizzeria Of Amery
Thank you so much for voting for us and making us the “Best Pizza” around. I hope, in these stressful times, we can continue to have you think of us as such.
325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
FINALISTS:
Garibaldi’s 337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9801, garibaldismexican.com
Brickfire Pizza 458 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3888, orderbrickfirepizza.com
Sawmill Pizza & Brew Shed 805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI
FINALISTS: Farm Table Foundation 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-4500, farmtablefoundation.org
Come Join The Fun! Our combination of spices, hickory smoke, tangy BBQ sauce & gentle cooking process makes our juicy tender ribs unique only to UW Wanderoos Bar & Grill. Served Wednesday & Friday evenings.
Our Friday Ƃsh fry & Saturday evening walleye dinner comes in generous portions, grilled or deep fried in our light crispy in-house batter. All dinners served with choice of potato, dinner roll & coleslaw. We are grateful to those who continue to choose & voted for UW Wanderoos Bar & Grill.
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1629 70th Ave • Amery, WI 715-268-9217
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BEST SOUP
BEST SUB/SANDWICH
BEST WINE SELECTION
Village Pizzeria of Amery
Jimmy John’s
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
924 Elden Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5555, jimmyjohns.com
FINALISTS:
Subway 309 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9966, subway.com
Rusty’s Waterin’ Hole & Chowhouse 1901 WI-46, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-3433, rustyswaterinhole.com
Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6800, purensimplefood.com
FINALISTS:
BEST TACOS
BEST STEAK DINNER
Indianhead Supper Club Inc 107 Indianhead Shores Dr Balsam Lake, WI (715) 485-3359 indianheadsupperclub.com
Garibaldi’s
UW Wanderoos 1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9217, uwwanderoos.com
BEST WALLEYE DINNER
UW Wanderoos
FINALISTS: Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI,(715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
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Deer Lake Winery 1721 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI, (715) 222-1221, deerlakewinery.com
Dick’s Fresh Market 1050 River Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7513, dicksfreshmarket.com
Golden Age Manor
337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9801, garibaldismexican.com Poco Loco Mexican Grill 2109 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI, (715) 483-7007, pocolocotogo.com
FINALISTS:
BEST ASSISTED LIVING/ SENIOR CARE FACILITY
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Come try one of the many delectable menu creations by Executive Chef Roark Flenniken. Our famous steaks are grilled on a charbroiler suited to your taste. Steak dinners include soup or salad, choice of potato or rice or veggie. Rusty’s Waterin’ Hole & Chowhouse 1901 WI-46, New Richmond, WI, (715) 246-3433, rustyswaterinhole.com
Pure-n-Simple Farm House Foods 867 US-8, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6800, purensimplefood.com
2013 120th Ave, St Croix Falls, WI, (715) 483-9463, dancingdragonflywinery.com
1629 70th Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-9217 uwwanderoos.com
220 Scholl St, Amery, WI (715) 268-7107 goldenagemanor.com Golden Age Manor has been providing care and services to elderly persons and others in need to residents of Polk County and surrounding areas since 1959. Golden Age Manor is proud to have a reputation of excellence thanks to many dedicated caregivers and support staff. Whether short term rehabilitation or long term care is needed, we are here to help and provide the best care possible. When you are here you are GAMily!
FINALISTS:
Our Friday fish fry & Saturday evening walleye dinner comes in generous portions, grilled or deep fried in our light crispy inhouse batter. All dinners served with choice of potato, dinner roll & coleslaw.
Willow Ridge 400 Deronda St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8171, willowridgecare.com
Amery Memory Care 215 Birch St W, Amery, WI, (715) 268-4800, amerymemorycare.com
FINALISTS: Indianhead Supper Club Inc 107 Indianhead Shores Dr, Balsam Lake, WI, (715) 485-3359
Village Pizzeria Of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI,(715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
We have experienced explosive new growth this year and are expanding our facility to meet business demands. Our rapid growth has prompted a search for future leaders; warriors, who will help us champion these changes.
we care about your community. because it’s our community too. simple human sense
Safety, training, and acknowledging the hard work of our team members has been a top priority for us this year. All of our team members are eligible for incenƟves, prizes, bonuses, and the utmost appreciaƟon for their day-to-day eīorts. Full Ɵme new hires are oīered a compeƟƟve starƟng rate, world class beneĮts, and a newly implemented Rewards & RecogniƟon Program to parƟcipate in.
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If you’re interested, please go to hƩps://indeedhi.re/3jVkhEV or apply in person at 250 Griĸn Street East, Amery, WI. 54001.
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BEST CHIROPRACTOR
BEST DOCTOR
BEST HEALTHCARE FACILITY
Amery Chiropractic
Dr. Debra Strodthoff
Amery Hospital & Clinic
408 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-9146 amerychiropractic.com
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“Our mission is to inspire families and individuals of all ages to create healthier lives, to promote wellness, and to be a partner for our community.”
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FINALISTS: Northern Roots Family Spinal Care, LLC 470 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 303-7121, clearlakeuppercervical.com
Kelsey J. Faschingbauer, DC
265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 amerymedicalcenter.org
Amery Hospital & Clinic is humbled by all the ‘Best of’ awards and grateful to be a part of the Amery and surrounding communities. We’ve provided care since 1956 because of continued support from community members, patients and visitors. At the heart of the medical center is the medical staff, employees and volunteers. They are the heartbeat of the organization. Their compassion and dedication never fails, so congratulations to Dr. Strodthoff and all our medical staff, employees and volunteers.
Amery Hospital & Clinic is humbled by all the ‘Best of’ awards and grateful to be a part of the Amery and surrounding communities. We’ve provided care since 1956 because of continued support from community members, patients and visitors. At the heart of the medical center is the medical staff, employees and volunteers. They are the heartbeat of the organization. Their compassion and dedication never fails, so congratulations to Dr. Strodthoff and all our medical staff, employees and volunteers.
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Charlotte and Anthony Rutkowski Jennifer Rader
BEST DENTIST
St. Croix Regional Medical Center 235 E State St, St Croix Falls, WI, (715) 483-3261, scrmc.org
Amy Ott - Dental Arts 404 Wisconsin Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-7177 amerydental.com
BEST EYE DOCTOR
At Dental Arts, we strive to provide comprehensive FAMILY DENTISTRY dental care in a relaxing environment. Our team works with other dental and medical professionals to ensure that your treatment will benefit your overall health. Our dentists and hygienists participate in continuing dental education programs, which allows us to provide up-to-date care. Our primary focus is preventive care but we also offer a full range of restorative and cosmetic services.
FINALISTS: Dave Doroff - Dental Arts 404 Wisconsin Ave #1098, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7177, amerydental.com
Tom VanSomeren - Dental Arts 404 Wisconsin Ave #1098, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7177, amerydental.com
Dan Satterlund - Family Eye Clinic
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
Tanya Gosso Brown
120 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-9010 satterlundeyeclinic.com Dr. Satterlund is the founding Optometrist of Family Eye Clinic. He was born and raised in Amery, WI and graduated from Amery High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls, where he graduated with honors. Dr. Satterlund graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1986. While at ICO, he was selected for Who’s Who in Optometry and was class president four consecutive years.
FINALISTS: Bryce Christopherson Christopherson Eye Clinic 341 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2020, christophersoneyeclinic.com
Westfields Hospital 535 Hospital Rd, New Richmond, WI, (715) 243-2600, westfieldshospital.com
Kivlin Eye Clinic 370 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2600, kivlineyeclinic.com
FINALISTS: Benjamin Newbauer
Kris Chew
BEST NURSE
Janelle Moore FINALISTS: Laura Gehrman
Kelli Ash
VOTED BEST GREENHOUSE/NURSERY IN THE AMERY AREA! Finalist for BEST FLORIST
THE BEST OF "US", IS BECAUSE OF THE BEST OF "YOU" Thank you for supporting Small Town Businesses! WE have beautified Northwest Wisconsin! Your hardwork and desire has produced a lifetime of enjoyment!
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BEST PHARMACIST
BEST MANUFACTURER
BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED
Matt Johnson - Chet Johnson Drug
Cardinal LG
Amery Ale Works
204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com
588 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5226, ameryaleworks.com
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We are honored to be named the Best Manufacturer in the area by the readers of the Amery Free Press and proud that so many of our great team members call this community home. Cardinal LG strives to make positive impact not only in the lives of our team members but also within the community that has been so supportive of our growth over the last twenty-seven years.
Matt has dedicated his life to serving the Amery community and strives to make each patient feel comfortable and cared for. He is committed to working for YOU, not the insurance or drug companies and is focused on improving your overall health.
FINALISTS: Julie Johnson - Johnson Drug at AHC 265 Griffin Street East, Amery, Wisconsin , 715-268-0678, chetjohnsondrug.com/ johnson-drug-at-ahc
250 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8111 cardinalcorp.com
Nicole Sheldon - Chet Johnson Drug 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8121, chetjohnsondrug.com
Thank you for recognizing our efforts and we will continue to strive to be a “world class” member of this great community. - Jaret Dorenbush, Plant Manager
FINALISTS: Amery Technical Products (AmTec) 241 Venture Dr, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8146
SMC Ltd 9000 Griffin St E, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8662, smcltd.com
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST IN US!
Ryan Collins Financial Advisor 960 Eden Ave • Amery 715-268-4106
Weddings In Echo Valley 805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (952) 994.6791, weddingsinechovalley.com
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7290, oslcamery.org
BEST PLACE TO WORK, LARGE ( >50 WORKERS)
Amery Hospital & Clinic 265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-8000 amerymedicalcenter.org Amery Hospital & Clinic is humbled by all the ‘Best of’ awards and grateful to be a part of the Amery and surrounding communities. We’ve provided care since 1956 because of continued support from community members, patients and visitors. At the heart of the medical center is the medical staff, employees and volunteers. They are the heartbeat of the organization. Their compassion and dedication never fails, so congratulations to Dr. Strodthoff and all our medical staff, employees and volunteers.
FINALISTS: Golden Age Manor 220 Scholl St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7107, goldenagemanor.com
Amery School District 543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9771, amerysd.k12.wi.us
Thank you to our loyal customers & community for naming Pizza Man
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My parents always told me, “If you believe in something, do right by it.” I’ve used that as my motto here and have tried my hardest to stand by it. Considering I’ve been here 15+ years, I’d say I’m pretty good at “doing right by it”. ~Cindy Williams, Owner
www.edwardjones.com Member SPIC
125 Birch St. E. Amery, Wisconsin
715-268-5100
Tues-Sun 4-8, Closed Mon
Voted The Amery Area’s Best Financial Planner
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BEST PLACE TO WORK, SMALL (<50 WORKERS)
Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee 204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-3470 elliesicecream.com
Little Falls Lutheran Church
Countryside Cooperative Amery Auto & Tire Center
1272 44th Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9409, littlefallschurch.net Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurchamery.com
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Cemetery 523 1st St, Clayton, WI, (715) 948-2203, htocclayton.org
BEST TEACHER
Mark Oman
FINALISTS: Waterside Bar & Grill 1342 Lone Pine Ln, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5005, watersidebargrill.business. site/
FINALISTS: Gwyn Otto Katherine Vincent
DD Kennedy Environmental Area FINALISTS: Apple River
Michael Simonson
116 Birch St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-9294 When you are looking for quality automotive care and maintenance, give our certified mechanics a call. They can help you with: Tire balancing, mounting and repair, oil changes, tune ups, transmission service and repair, fuel system maintenance and repair, engine rebuilding, belt and hose replacement and filter and bulb replacement.
FINALISTS: Kuhn’s Auto Services 420 45th Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-4010
BEST WEBSITE (LOCAL)
Stretch’s Repair Shop 809 US Highway 63, Clayton, WI, (715) 948-2525
Garibaldi’s
BEST SCENIC SPOT
Wisconsin Interstate State Park
BEST AUTO REPAIR
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Whether working at Ellie’s and Chet’s is your first job or your last, you’re part of our big family! We love our employees and know that our business would not be recognized for its excellence without each member of our team. Better Self Wellness 116 Center St W, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2002
BEST STAINED GLASS
337 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9801, garibaldismexican.com
FINALISTS: Amery Free Press 215 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, 715-268-8101, theameryfreepress.com
Dick’s Fresh Market 1050 River Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7513, dicksfreshmarket.com
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Is joint pain slowing you down? With Amery Hospital & Clinic and Twin Cities Orthopedics, you’ve got two friends ready to help. We’re experts at solving knee, hip and shoulder pain and getting you back to doing all the things you love. Call 715-268-8000 to schedule an appointment or visit healthpartners.com/jointpain to learn more.
THURSDAY SPECIALS
FRIDAY SPECIALS
All-You-Can-Eat Baby Back Ribs $14.95 Jumbo Shrimp Dinner $14.95 Pan-Fried Walleye $14.95
Fish Fry Prime Rib
SATURDAY SPECIALS Prime Rib
*All dinners include soup or salad and potato
INDIANHEAD SUPPER CLUB 107 Indianhead Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-3359
Open 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday Reservations Appreciated • Take Out Available 20-877535-894214 (9/20) © 2020 HealthPartners
“Specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta.”
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BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BEST CHILDCARE
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER
WESTconsin Credit Union
Amery School District Clubhouse Childcare
Ryan Collins - Edward Jones
1060 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-8127, westconsincu.org
960 Elden Ave, Amery, WI (715) 268-4106 edwardjones.com
543 Minneapolis Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9771, amerysd.k12.wi.us
Making banking easy! We’ve been a big part of your community for more than 80 years. And together, we’ve seen a lot! We’re WESTconsin Credit Union, and we’re here for you. After all, this is our community too! This is where we live, work, and raise our families.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
FINALISTS: Little Lambs Christian Day Center 348 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2212
Mariann’s Little Lambs 436 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-4946
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM LOCAL BUSINESS
We’re available whenever you need us—online, over the phone, or at our offices.
Chet Johnson Drug
FINALISTS: Royal Credit Union (RCU) 2175 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI, (800) 341-9911, rcu.org/offices/st-croixfalls-office
Bremer Bank 104 W Maple St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7161, bremer.com
Kwik Trip 855 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2005, kwiktrip.com/locator/store?id=595
FINALISTS: Overby Financial Services 715-268-2711, St. Croix Falls/Clear Lake/Amery, overbyfinancial.com
Jordan Wold - Bridge Investment Group 115 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI
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FINALISTS: Amery Ultra Car Wash (Amery Express) 217 Harriman Ave S, Amery, WI
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST IN US!
204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com Making each and every customer feel welcome and important is our goal at Chet’s. Don’t know what you’re looking for? We’ll help you find it! Have a silly question? We’ll get you an answer! Need a suggestion? We’ll give you options!
BEST CAR WASH
In our practice, the relationships we’ve developed with our clients are the singular focus that drives us. Our approach to working with clients is intentionally straightforward. We start by finding out what’s important to you. Next, we use an established process to build a personalized strategy to achieve your financial goals. Finally, we partner together for the rest of your life to help you stay on track.
Amery Band Boosters
Better Self Wellness Clear Lake True Value 530 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, 116 Center St W, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2002 (715) 263-2375, stores.truevalue.com/wi/ clear-lake/197/
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Front Row L-R: Jason Whitley, Valerie Schultz, Sally Pickard, Wong Vang, Lisa Swanson, Timothy Sempf. Middle Row: Sarah Tischer, Neleeta Maurer, Eric Bergmanis, Peggy Green. Back Row: Faith Swager, Carolee Swanson.
Available whenever you need us— online, over the phone, or at our offices.
We really are here for you—
thank you for your votes! 314 Keller Ave. N, Suite 200 • Amery • 715-268-6130 DON PAUL NOVITZKE (1937-2004) GERALD N. GUST *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF JASON W. WHITLEY *ERIK M. BERGMANIS
AMERY OFFICE Federally insured by NCUA
1060 Cornwall Avenue | (715) 268-8127
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THANK YOU CHOOSING US AS BOTH BEST FLORIST AND BEST FUNERAL HOME We take great pride in serving Amery and all the surrounding communities with professional and dignified funeral and cremation services. We are a full service funeral and cremation provider and strongly believe that every life lived is a life that should be celebrated and commemorated. Keeping with the tradition of the beginnings of the Williamson-White Funeral Home in 1888, we continue to be a family owned business and our entire family are involved with the operations of the funeral home. – Anne and Ed White
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We are very proud that Stems From the Heart has been named the “Best Florist” in the area. This would not be possible without the incredible staff, our manager, Mary Potting and our very talented designers, Dodie Glunz and Rachel Humpal. We offer the freshest flowers and plants, and can custom design for any occasion and budget. We also carry gifts including Woodwick candles, wind chimes and other outdoor and garden items that can be creatively incorporated with any arrangement.
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Williamson-White Funeral Home 222 Harriman Avenue N • Amery, WI 54001 (715) 268-7111 • williamsonwhite.com We will be happy to meet with you at your home or at the funeral home to start planning. Email or call with any questions or to make an appointment.
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Best of the Amery Area Outdoor Event • Appetizer Bar • Bloody Mary • Chicken Hamburger • Outdoor Dining of the
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to this community for all of the business and patronage we have received since we opened the Mix Up– under what we consider the worst of circumstances. This community has been so great to us and we appreciate it so much. It’s very humbling. We cannot say thank you enough! We look forward to having fun with you for years to come! Thank you for voting us “Best Of”. ~ Liz, Luke and the entire team at at the Mix Up!
Takeout & Curbside Available. Grill open Late! Open Daily at 11 715-268-8572
1301-105th Ave (Cty Rd C) Amery, Wisconsin 54001
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BEST FUNERAL HOME
BEST HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
Williamson-White Funeral Home 222 Harriman Ave N, Amery, WI 715) 268-7111 williamsonwhite.com
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
Noah Insurance Group
Shiloh Heating and Cooling, LLC
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234 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-6624 noahinsurancegroup.com
954 140th Ave., Amery, WI (715) 268-6695
We take great pride in serving Amery and all the surrounding communities with professional FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES and dignified funeral and cremation services. We are a full service funeral and cremation provider and strongly believe that every life lived is a life that should be celebrated and commemorated. Keeping with the tradition of the beginnings of the Williamson-White Funeral Home in 1888, we continue to be a family owned business and our entire family are involved with the operations of the funeral home.
Why we think we were voted the best, our customer trust us, Gary and Rene’ have owned and operated Shiloh Heating 7 Cooling, LLC for 20 years, Gary is very knowledgeable and honest, takes time to explain what is wrong and what needs to be done for the repair. Rene’s behind the scenes, doing the office work and everything else that needs to help with running the business. We work together as a team.
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Scheurmann-Hammer Funeral Home 342 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2125, clearlakefuneralhome.com
Fall Electric Co 427 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2121
Joe’s Heating & Air Conditioning 1498 Kennedy Mill Ave Amery, WI, (715) 268-7181
We are licensed insurance advisors. Our licensed insurance advisors know insurance and can explain the complexities of insurance in simple terms, helping you make smart decisions. They make a career out of assessing each client’s unique insurance needs and matching them with the insurance company best equipped to meet those needs at a price that fits the budget.
FINALISTS: James Schanon - American Family Insurance 219 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9211, agent.amfam.com/ james-schanon/wi/ amery/219-keller-ave-n/
Jim Leadholm - Leadholm Insurance 212 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7188, leadholminsurance.com
BEST HAIR STYLIST
BEST LAWYER
Hollie Severson - Amery Hair Studio
Brian Byrnes - Byrnes Law Office LLC
115 Memorial Dr, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7737
123 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5000
FINALISTS: Meaghan Pietz - CB Styles 510 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3440
FINALISTS:
Jackie Johnson - Just a HAIR More Salon 1020 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6888
Tim Sempf - Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis 314 Keller Ave N #200, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6130, amerylaw.com
Joseph Earley - Earley Law Offices 100 Main St, Star Prairie, WI, (715) 248-7111, earleylawoffices.com
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Wednesday-Saturday nights now through October 31 Osso Buco Pork - Slow-roasted in sauerkraut Sauerbraten - Marinated roast beef & gravy German Platter - Pork Schnitzel, sausage All entrees include: Buttered spaetzel, red cabbage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, soup, salad bar and dessert
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One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774
FRIDAY Fish Fry & Prime Rib SATURDAY Prime Rib Plus our regular menu
SUNDAY BREAKFAST 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
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BEST MECHANIC
BEST PET GROOMER
Jim’s Auto Repair
Lupine Kennels Boarding & Grooming
762 160th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-2917
FINALISTS:
880 155th St, Amery, WI, (651) 208-5954, lupinekennels.com
Countryside Cooperative Amery Auto & Tire Center 116 Birch St E, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9294
Kuhn’s Auto Services 420 45th Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-4010
FINALISTS: Layla B’s Pet Grooming Just Paws 109 East Maple St E, Amery, WI, 436 1st Ave E, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 688-9851 (715) 263-3652
BEST PAINT STORE
BEST REALTOR
Clear Lake True Value
Tom Hartmann - Century 21
530 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI (715) 263-2375 stores.truevalue.com/wi/ clear-lake/197/
304 N, Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 263-3652 tomhartmannrealestate.com
Thank you for voting for us as the best place to buy paint! At Clear Lake True Value, our customers are number one. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff takes the time to make sure our customers get the advice they need; whether it’s picking a paint color or how to get a project done. We sell Valspar paint and Cabot stain.
FINALISTS: Amery Farm & Home Hardware 1080 River Place Mall, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7170
Lampert Lumber 201 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8142, lampertlumber.com/ locations/amery/
BEST RETIREMENT/INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY
Evergreen Village 611 Harriman Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-6640 Evergreen Village is proud and COME JOIN OUR appreciative of being named one of the best retirement/ independent living facilities in the area. We strive to keep each tenant happy with a variety of amenities and activities they can do with their neighbors or by themselves if they prefer. If you are looking to downsize and maintain your independence, please check out Evergreen Village.
EVERGREEN FAMILY!
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I have thoroughly enjoyed representing my real estate clients in northwestern Wisconsin these past 10 years. Using my construction background while viewing properties has given my clients a great advantage when determining home values and potential visions for property expansions. I am committed to making my clients real estate transactions as enjoyable as possible and I look forward to many more years of doing the same. Thank you kindly for your business.
Riverbend Assisted Living 475 Golfview Ln, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9949, riverbend-seniorliving.com
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588 115th St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5226, ameryaleworks.com
Cary Dean - Park Lakes & Land Realty 638 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9442, park-realty.com
Alison Blanchard - Compass Realty Group 360 4th St, Clear Lake, WI, (228) 363-2478
Ridgeview Apartments LLC 390 5th St NW #3643, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-4356, ridgeviewseniorapartments. com
BEST SERVER
Sara Abbott - Amery Ale Works FINALISTS: Pat Constant - Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
Mandy Selle - Village Pizzeria of Amery 325 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7010, villagepizzeriaofamery.com
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Amery Chiropractic is proud to be a part of the Amery community. Thank you to our wonderful patients for your support over the years!
Dr. Cory Gosso, DC Dr. Jennifer Waidelich, DC Dr. Kelsey Faschingbauer, DC
AMERY CHIROPRACTIC 408 Keller Ave. S, Amery
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BEST TATTOO ARTIST
BEST VETERINARIAN
BEST FLORIST
Crimson Heart Designs Tattoo Studio
Northwest Wisconsin Veterinary Service
Stems From the Heart
162 13 1/2 - 14th Ave, Turtle Lake, WI, (715) 986-4192, crimsonheartdesigns.com
949 WI-46, Amery, WI, (715) 268-6226, northwestwisconsinveterinary.com
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FINALISTS:
Michelle Nordeen - Crimson Heart Designs Tattoo Studio 162 13 1/2 - 14th Ave, Turtle Lake, WI, (715) 986-4192, crimsonheartdesigns.com
Taylor Hanson - Crimson Heart Designs Tattoo Studio 162 13 1/2 - 14th Ave, Turtle Lake, WI, (715) 986-4192, crimsonheartdesigns.com
Nancy Engel DVM - Clear Lake Clayton Veterinary Care 123 US Hwy 63, Clayton, WI, Veterinary Service (715) 948-2971 345 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3003, clearlakevet.com
BEST ANTIQUE SHOP
BEST TIRE SHOP
Countryside Cooperative Amery Auto & Tire Center 116 Birch St E, Amery, WI (715) 268-9294
Phyll Bea’s of Amery
We are very proud that Stems From the Heart has been named the “Best Florist” in the area. This would not be possible FLORAL & GIFTS without the incredible staff, our manager, Mary Potting and our very talented designers, Dodie Glunz and Rachel Humpal. We offer the freshest flowers and plants, and can custom design for any occasion and budget. We also carry gifts including Woodwick candles, wind chimes and other outdoor and garden items that can be creatively incorporated with any arrangement.
Stems Heart from the
845 WI-46, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5600, phyllbeasofamery.com
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Bergmann’s Greenhouses 902 W Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI, (715) 948-2921, facebook.com/bergmannsgreenhouses
ACME JUNK Co. 201 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5865, facebook.com/acmejunkco
Amery Auto & Tire Center understands that the communities we serve need dependable and safe transportation. We take pride in providing customers with an exceptional customer service experience.
1062 Riverplace Dr, Amery, WI (715) 268-9000 stemsfromtheheart.com
Midnight Winds Shoppe 947 131st Ave, Amery, WI, (715) 554-7009, midnightwindsshoppe.com
BEST BUTCHER
Amery Meat Market 116 Central St, Amery, WI, (715) 268-7515, amerymeatmarket.com
FINALISTS: Auto Experts Inc 540 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-3067, autoandtireexperts.com
FINALISTS: Swank’s Meats 1980 US-8, St Croix Falls, WI, (715) 483-3386, swanksmeats.com
Nilssen’s Market 265 5th St NW, Clear Lake, WI, (715) 263-2513, nilssensfoods.com
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LEADHOLM INSURANCE AGENCY
212 Keller Ave. N • Amery, WI 54001 • 715-267-7188
Thank you for your wonderful support and friendship over the years. We’re proud to be of service!
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BEST GIFT SHOP
BEST LIQUOR STORE
BEST GYM
Chet Johnson Drug
Amery Express/Hometown Liquor
Fitness Center
204 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI (715) 268-8121 chetjohnsondrug.com
101B Keller Ave S, Amery, WI (715) 268-7408
Chet’s expanded Gift Shop has something for everyone! Need a birthday or “thank you” gift or have a last minute kid’s birthday - you’ll be able to find it here! We are at your service and will help you find whatever you are looking for and wrap it up in style!
FINALISTS: Amery Discount Liquor Amery, WI, (715) 268-9944
BEST GARDENER
Luke Wittkop - Amery Hospital groundskeeper
FINALISTS: Outside-In Gifts 100 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-9263
ACME JUNK Co. 201 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, (715) 268-5865, facebook.com/acmejunkco
265 Griffin St E, Amery, WI, (715) 268-8000, amerymedicalcenter.org
FINALISTS: Laura Busse
Pat Seidel, Amery Garden Club
BEST GREENHOUSE/NURSERY
Bergmann’s Greenhouses 902 W Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI (715) 948-2921 facebook.com/ bergmannsgreenhouses Stop by Bergmann’s Greenhouses for a nice selection of trees, shrubs and perennials for the fall. In the spring, see our beautiful annuals!
BEST GOLF HOLE
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Dr. Terry Christopherson did not always know that he was meant to be an optometrist. “Dr. Jack Larsen started this practice in 1949 and I fell in love with his daughter,” he said. The rest, as they say, is history. Christopherson was born in Grantsburg and moved to Amery as a freshman in High School. He graduated in 1969. Christopherson obtained his Christopherson pilot’s license at the age of 17 and thought he might be entering the service. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire for three years before heading off to the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, graduating in 1976 with honors. Christopherson said, “The competition to get into Optometry school was pretty stiff. There were 2500 applications for 155 positions. The first year was torture. There were 155 incoming freshman, but only seating for 130 for the second year. So they were going to flunk out at least 25 people.” He shared that he was the first person from Amery to attend ICO. After that, he mentored several young people in the community and wrote them Letters of Recommendation. “We have had at least seven people from the small town of Amery go on to become
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celebrations. Clear Lake, Deer Park and Wanderoos each are having a party - and you are invited! Clear Lake is hosting Heritage Days June 27-30. The festivities kick off Thursday with the fi lm ‘Cheeseheads’ being presented at 2:30 p.m. at the Clear Lake Museum.
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begin at 11 a.m. Friday. The wristband special will run at the carnival from 1-5p.m. The Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo will be open from 5-8p.m. and a balloon artist will preform at 5p.m. Registration for the Pedal Tractor Pull begins at 5:30 p.m. Local favorites, The Git Backs will take the stage
in the Heritage Days Tent at 7p.m. Saturday starts off with the Fastbreak 5K Run/Walk at 8a.m. Clear Lake’s Grand Parade featuring a 1950’s theme will begin at 11 a.m. The 46th Annual Demolition Derby starts at 2p.m. and the SEE CELEBRATIONS ON PAGE 2
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Former Amery resident Martin Moioffer is shown outside of the Danvers Massachetts home where he saved lives as a result of his fast thinking and calm reaction when fire erupted last week.
Hockey player’s quick action saves life during fire BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
A hockey player with roots in Amery has recently proven he thinks just as fast during a fire as he does on the ice. His speedy
reaction during a recent tragedy prevented a terrible situation from being much worse. Martin Moioffer shared he started playing hockey at a pretty young age. He said, “My father was the assistant coach for the
Amery high school team so I was pretty much born into it.” He greatly enjoys the game and said, “I love being able to compete and better myself but I also like to be part of a team that can work SEE HOCKEY ON PAGE 2
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