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After receiving 10 new trauma kits funded by the Gary Sinise Foundation, Amery’s police and city workers say they’re now better equipped to respond when every second counts. Chief Dan Peters hopes the partnership marks the start of ongoing efforts to strengthen the city’s readiness for large-scale emergencies. The Amery Police Department and other city organizations will now have trauma kits available for emergencies in the communiTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 kit is used during ty. The trauma VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00to help those who mass incidents may be injured. CONTRIBUTED Many people recognize Gary Pictured standing (L-R): Rawquelle Albee, Craig Hoffmann, Alex Siebenaler, Matthew Danielson, Camille Kastanek, Rowdy Smith, Mateo Sinise for his role in Forrest Aizpurua, Willow Stone, Harlon Stone, Parker Hart, Cali Widiker, Selah Krech, Andrew Benner, Aurora White, Morgan Leonard, Zoe Troff, Arlo Gump as Lieutenant Dan. Sinise Meilahn, Kate Moskal, Anna Williamson, Breauna Pitchford. Sitting: Faith Halverson, Bryn Long, Lillian Powell, Ginger Livingston, Presley has created a foundation to assist Sarsland, Addison Clark, Katelyn Osero, Lillee Steen, Trinity De Leon, Ellie Hall, Jolee Marquand, Paige McLain. Not Pictured: Kaia Steinmann. veterans, their families, and first responders. They have constructChoosing the right musical tures the classic characters performance will be “Roald BY JUSTIN RUNBERG ed homes and provided hundreds audiences have seen over the that fits the students’ talents Dahl’s Charlie and the ChocEDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM of grants to support veterans and took co-directors Shanin years, including chocolate olate Factory.” first responders. Henningsgard and Kari Performances start Thurs- explosions, golden tickets, Members of the public The kits include medical supMoskal a little bit of time to day November 6 and will run and the Oompa Loompas. and musical fans are welplies such as a tourniquet and nail down the perfect story. You will also recognize the through Saturday Novemcome to watch a production gauze for stopping bleeding. After “Last spring, well actually familiar characters of Wonber 8, starting at 7 p.m. On performed by Amery High reaching out to other foundations, ka, Charlie, and Grandpa Joe in the winter, our co-director Sunday, there will also be a School students. The district as they sing and dance the hosts a play or musical every matinee show starting at 1 night away. p.m. The production feaother year. The upcoming SEE MUSICAL, PAGE 11 SEE SINISE, PAGE 2
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Canned goods gleam under new lights, and the hum of refrigerators echoes through a larger space that took years to imagine and months to com-
plete. For co-directors Cheryl Bowman and Joyce Schaefer, the Amery Food Pantry’s renovation isn’t just about square footage — it’s about hope, timing and community resilience. The pantry will now be able to help service more people
after a remodeling project finished. The pantry now has double the room, allowing them to keep more food. The renovations took about a year and a half to finish. The Amery Food SEE FOOD PANTRY, PAGE 11
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