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The Maple Lake

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Lawn and Garden Spring Directory: pages 6-7

Inheritance filming delayed to November

Cold weather, conflicting schedules hindered filming in March
by Gabe Licht Editor

Fans of thriller feature films will have to wait a little longer for Inheritance, the Killing Joke Films project set to be filmed in Maple Lake. The extreme bitter cold made it impossible to shoot during our originally planned schedule because of the danger to people and equipment, producer Bridget

Cronin said. Then, we ran into scheduling conflicts between our two lead actors, which would have pushed filming into May. Pushing filming into May would have changed the setting. Since we wanted this to have a winter landscape, we determined that the best course of action was to push filming to this coming winter, Cronin said. So, instead of filming in Maple

Lake in March, interior filming will take place in November, with exterior shots to be filmed in January 2015. That will push the release date back to the fall of 2015. A trailer, which was filmed in a Minneapolis studio location, is already released and can be found at vimeo.com/8955043. Despite the delay in local filming, John Barrymore III was in the area in March to promote the film

and rehearse with director Paul von Stetzel and leading actress Analiese Miller. The two also joined von Stetzel, Cronin, producer Chris Bueckers and Maple Lake Mayor Lynn Kissock at the Twin Cities Film Festival Oscars Party. Crew members are also busy behind the scenes. Several members of the crew are working on developing things

for the film, Cronin said. We decided to do more with special effects and costuming, which takes more time to find and create. In fact, the producers and director have a production-planning meeting next week to discuss progress on the film, Cronin continued.

Inheritance
continued on page 3

St. Tims Spring Program: page 8

A 007 prom experience

Pre-Prom message: Be smart, stay safe
by Gabe Licht Editor

County agrees to Trailblazer ultimatum

by John Holler Correspondent

Sports: page 9

Coming up
*Hasty-Silver Creek Fishing Contest, MLPOA membership meeting is Saturday *Minnesota Military Museum bus trip is May 10 *Camp Courage open house is May 18 *Maple Lake blood drive is May 21

Poll: Dayton, Franken lead GOP hopefuls by double digits

A new poll from Suffolk University shows DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken with doubledigit leads against Republican rivals. According to the poll, which included 800 likely Minnesota voters, Franken is leading his possible Republican opponents by 15 to 16 points. Those candidates included Julianne Ortman (14 percent), Mike McFadden (12 percent), Jim Abeler (8 percent) and Chris Dahlberg (1.5 percent). Four other potential candidates received one percent or less support and more than a quarter of those polled said they were undecided. Dayton leads six possible Republican opponents by 12 to 18 points. They are Marty Seifert (10 percent), Kurt Zellers (8 percent), Jeff Johnson (7 percent), Dave Thompson (5 percent), Scott Honour (1.5 percent) and Ole Savior (1 percent). About one-fifth of likely voters said they are undecided. As for Frankens and Daytons approval ratings, both stood at about 46 percent, according to the poll. Many participants said they had never heard of the Republican candidates. About 44 percent of respondants said they hadnt heard of Zellers, while Seifert was unknown to about 45 percent of those called. Of the other Republican candidates, more than 50 percent of respondents had not heard of them. The poll by the Boston-based university was not co-sponsored and had a 3.5 percent margin of sampling error.

Senior Michael Barker escorts junior Brandi Seth during the Maple Lake High School Prom Grande March on Saturday evening. The theme for the evening revolved around James Bond movies. For post prom photos, see page 12. (Photo by Sandy Becker)

While the theme for the Maple Lake High School Prom was based on the fast-driving and carefree James Bond and his films, students saw a different movie leading up to the weekend event. Graphic images of car crashes flashed on the screen in the Maple Lake High School auditorium. Some of the stories behind those images were shared with the sophomores, juniors and seniors via a video from the Minnesota State Patrol. One young man named Kullen Carney told a story about losing a friend and being charged with vehicular manslaughter after hitting a culvert on a gravel road while traveling more than 80 mph. I felt untouchable, like nothing could hurt me, Carney said. It didnt take long for that invincibility to vanish. Knowing my friend died because of my actions, I regret even getting my license, Carney said. Theres never a moment that I dont regret what I did. Think about what youre doing and how your life could change, Carney advised. Think of others, dont be selfish.

Pre-Prom
continued on page 3

Few issues among the members of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, four of whom started their job in January 2013, have been more divisive than the questions surrounding the end of the River Rider transit program. Hours have been spent during public board meetings and committee meetings to discuss the future of transit in Wright County. At the April 22 meeting, a decision was made. As with many previous votes on the matter, it was split among the commissioners, but the differences of opinion remain just as pronounced. A week after coming up with a clear set of negotiation strategies, the board was presented with a set of terms put forth by the Trailblazer transit program, which currently serves McLeod and Sibley counties. Wright County would pay $210,000 to provide working capital for the remainder of 2014, would provide 35 percent of the local funding share moving forward and would agree that transit service would be provided using the Trailblazer model for operation of the organization. A final bullet point made it quite clear that the Trailblazer Joint Powers Board wouldnt move forward unless those three conditions were met, stating, If the Wright County Board chooses not to approve these terms at their 4-22-14 meeting, negotiations between the TJPB and Wright County will cease. The TJPB will pursue other options. Commissioner Pat Sawatzke, who serves on the negotiation committee, said the document presented to the county board was little more than an ultimatum to join. In all honesty, we didnt have the negotiations I had hoped to have, Sawatzke said. Their board was kind of in the position that we need to agree to these three things first before we negotiate. Commissioner Charlie Borrell said that agreeing to the Trailblazer proposal is essentially saying that Wright County is giving up and, by approving these conditions, would never be able to negotiate from anywhere but a position of weakness. It was as close to take it or leave it as you could get, Borrell said. Its not a negotiation session I wanted to be a part of after that. Commissioner Mark Daleiden made a motion to accept the proposal as spelled out in the Trailblazer letter, which was seconded by Commissioner Mike Potter. Board Chair Christine Husom then asked it there was any further discussion. The board then spent nearly two hours discussing the situation.

While the ice went out of Maple Lake on Saturday, it likely will be a while before the beach is used, while the boat ramp is open well in advance of the fishing opener. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the median ice-out date for Maple Lake is April 12, much earlier than the May ice-out date of a year ago. (Photo by Gabe Licht)

Trailblazer
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Viewpoint
* * * In the turkey hunting department Joe Rassat and Tom Neu each bagged large Toms in Ottertail County last week. Rassats was the largest, 22 pounds and a 10-inch beard, harvested on Monday; and Neus was 21 pounds with an 8 1/2-inch beard, harvested on Tuesday. Ken Hennen didnt get out because of a respiratory problem, so his turkey was the winner. Considering its a sport that requires making very little, if any, noise, his persistent cough would have probably given him away. Maybe next year, Ken! * * * Last weeks rains put kind of a kink in my walks with Vanna in Ney Park, but on those days we did get out there the usual waterfowl were milling around, Mallards, Wood Ducks and Teal and quite a few Canada geese. The Sand Hill cranes numbers seem to have grown to five birds and we also had two turkey vultures soaring above us. A hen and rooster pheasant busted out of some brush and we heard a couple of other roosters crowing one morning. There are a fair amount of deer tracks on the trails and once in a while turkeys leave their foot prints. In the early afternoon on Friday we had a pair of deer watching us until we got too close and they bolted off into the Lake Mary swamp. About the same time a large turkey followed them. The turkey scent tipped Vanna off and she took a few steps into the swamp when the turkey flushed. Of course, we meet other folks who are out walking their dogs or just enjoying the fresh air. Dogs like to socialize, just like people, and it takes only a couple of meetings and the dogs seem to recognize each other. I havent noticed any yet, but the word I got was the woodticks are out and that means its time to check over the pets and yourselves. Wright County is in the area where Lyme disease is a threat and deer ticks are the carriers which can infect people and dogs. One of the spray products available for people is Permethrin. I use Front Line on Vanna throughout the summer and the fall and winter hunting seasons as I have with previous dogs and so far weve escaped the tick problem. Knock on wood! you might say. * * * Norm A. Holen said it years ago in the Thief River Falls Times (from the April 23, 2014 issue): Retirement, we are advised, is the period when a woman complains of having twice as much husband and half as much income.

Brutes Bleat
by Harold Brutlag
Watching the local lakes is kind of a spring ritual for retired folks like myself. Ramsey, Rock and Mary were free of their winter ice on Thursday morning, but lakes like Maple didnt give up until late Saturday. Im guessing the extremely thick ice this winter has something to do with that. Another item that has come up around the coffee table was the story about wild parsnip in Wright County, a concern of the county board. Wild parsnip fits into the noxious weed category and is invading our county. The problem we had is none of us knew what the weed looks like. The U/M Extension Service has information and photos of the weed, a roadside version is shown here. Plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall with erect/stout/hollow stems and alternate compound leaves (fern-like) and yellow flowers in a distinctive terminal umbel (upside down umbrella). It reproduces by seed. Compounds in plant sap can cause severe skin burns - HANDLE WITH CARE! Id suggest dont handle at all, but use any proper method to destroy the plants.

The Retiree
by Jerry Hoem
Dinner's at five, said Daughter-in-law (DIL), because my sisters (S1 and S2) have to work until then. The girls (G1 and G2) will be home, though, so come any time. We agreed, since we could eat breakfast, go to church, then eat another breakfast at a youth fundraiser, where we could eat too much. Also in the entourage would be the sisters' boyfriends (B1 and B2) and DIL's parents (P1 and P2). Son was far away, having been activated by the Navy Reserves, and would spend Easter at a church service in the belly of a huge transport plane. P1 and P2 were separated as well, P1 having just had a heart operation. He was in rehab, presenting many options for conversation. Sounds like a normal Easter, doesn't it? Another grandgirl (G3) had joined DIL and girls from Wisconsin (WI) where she's attending school, although living in St. Lucia (SL), in the West Indies, but I already used up WI for Wisconsin. She left behind Son-in law and Wife-Daughter, as well as Sister and Brother, but they couldn't attend and thus don't need acronyms. We (H1 and H2) completed the list of attendees. A wedding dress discussion took place during which P1, H1, D2, and B1 soaked up sun on the deck, and were given a chance to comment on bridesmaid dresses. We wisely concurred with the women. One learns things like that over the years. Dinner was at the dining room table, with a counter for overflow (kids). It was great, although the pie was delayed as everyone was full. Then P1 decided he'd had enough and needed a rest. S1, S2, G2, and DIL all said they'd take him back to the nursing home, but competed to select one to drive and one to help in case P1 fell off his walker, which he wouldn't do anyhow. DIL listened to the competition for awhile, then disappeared to take P1 back, delaying the pie, which was actually critical to the driving decision. The others knew there was a chance that DIL would serve it before they got back. With DIL gone, G2, G3, and B2 found apps on their smart phones and invented some sort of high-tech contest that we H1, H2, P1, P2couldn't figure out. H1 and H2 got G1 to make coffee, even though G2 and S2 had worked at coffee shops. S2 finally cut the pie she'd made at midnight. DIL returned in the nick of time to get a slice. G2 took a nap. Once I wrote this down, it looked pretty mundane, didn't it? Well, we had a good time, and Easter only happens once a year.

News from the Capitol

by Sen. Bruce Anderson
The minimum-wage increase passed the Senate prior to the Easter/Passover break with no Republican support, and with bipartisan opposition. The day after the Senate vote WCCO radio reported that a group named Rock Your Block, which helps teens find jobs, said the new minimum wage would hurt their ability to assist young people in finding a job. One of my Republican colleagues offered an amendment on the floor which would have raised the minimum wage to the federal level of $7.25. I supported this increase as it was reasonable and would not hurt Minnesotas business climate or employment in the way that raising the minimum wage by more than 50 percent will. This minimum-wage increase also includes automatic inflationary increases, which will cause great uncertainty in the business climate of Minnesota, and uncertainty in prices of everyday household goods. The governor signed the minimumwage increase into law on April 14. MNsure The MNsure enrollment deadline has passed. Minnesotans without health insurance are now locked out of purchasing coverage, and will continue without insurance until at least Jan 1, 2015. This is different from last year, when Minnesotans could choose to buy private insurance at any time. People without insurance who end up with life-threatening diagnoses will be forced to pay out of pocket or go to emergency rooms for care for the rest of 2014. There are so many real consequences of MNsure/Obamacare including: The 240,000 Minnesotans who have lost their health insurance because of President Obama and Gov. Mark Daytons broken promise that they could keep their plans Minnesota families and seniors who are seeing their premiums and deductibles rise and are not able to get the treatments they need, including for diseases such as cancer or insulin for young children People who were forced to abandon their life-long doctor because of limited choices Innocent people whose Social Security numbers were compromised and are at risk of identity theft $160 million of taxpayer dollars wasted on a website that is still not working, with many forms still being processed on paper, all while Obamacare officials are getting excessive bonuses Nearly everyone agrees that MNsure has had a rocky beginning but, without significant work, the program is unlikely to improve. Unfortunately, legislation and suggestions to make these improvements are continually ignored by those who control the agendas. If we cant work together to address these issues, Minnesotans will be the ones who suffer. This is not a choice option; rather this is a

mandate with consequences! Penalties are now invoked! SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL The Supplemental Budget Conference Committee began its work on Tuesday resolving differences between the House and Senate bills. The Senate bill spends another $209 million this budget cycle, with spending which increases to $742 million in future budgets. This bill contained important and practical spending decisions such as increased transportation funding and a 5 percent increase increase for home health care workers, which I wholeheartedly support. Unfortunately, this bill grows government and has misplaced priorities and I had to vote against it. Reasonable spending, which benefits the whole state, is beneficial, but this bill asks for too much and Im concerned it will put a strain on future budgets. TAX BILL 2 There's no doubt that Minnesotans have been overtaxed after last year's $2.1 billion tax increase, and the second tax bill passed by the Senate is the second tax relief package meant to correct some of those mistakes. However, even with this bill, taxpayers are only getting back a quarter of the extra taxes they paid last year. Democrats raised taxes so they could grow government spending by more than 10 percent, but Minnesotans haven't seen 10 percent growth in their household budgets. While I did vote for this bill, it only corrects a few of the mistakes of the 2013 session. There is not enough in this bill that will help taxpayers or spur economic growth. Republicans proposed a Families First Agenda that included a permanent 1/2 percent reduction in the sales tax that

would benefit everyone, instead of the small piecemeal approach of this bill. This 1/2 percent reduction would have been a $395 million taxpayer benefit per year, if it would have passed. Bills to adjust the tax increases from last year are the only major legislation moving this session with bipartisan support. The 2014 session will go down as one of the most partisan on record. No overall tax target has been to date by the DFL Majority. The tax conference committee will not meet again until Monday after session. ANTI-BULLYING BILL On April 9, the governor signed the Anti-Bullying Bill into law. The legislation will expose our schools to potential lawsuits (a similarly worded law in New Jersey already is facing a First Amendment lawsuit), forces a $19 million per year unfunded mandate on our schools, lacks any requirement for parental notification or involvement, reduces freedom of speech and shifts local control to state bureaucrats. The anti-bullying legislation was not requested by our schools and most schools say they don't need or want it. I supported a reasonable alternative that would have fixed all those problems, but it was rejected on a party-line vote in the Senate. KEEP IN TOUCH I believe strongly in constituent services so please contact me with questions or comments or if you need any assistance on a state government issue. Senator Bruce Anderson 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 sen.bruce.anderson@senate.mn 651.296.5981

Ask a Trooper
by Sgt. Jesse Grabow
Motorcycle facts Did you know? With spring upon us and motorcycles sharing the highways once again, I wanted to use this opportunity to bring some attention to the subject. Here are the did you know facts. Did you know, in Minnesota, over half of motorcycle crashes are single-vehicle crashes? Motorcycle use is at an all-time high and the two primary factors involved when they crash are driver inexperience and speed. Did you know one main reason that motorcyclists are killed in crashes is because the motorcycle itself provides virtually no protection? The occupant protection that is built into our passenger cars protects us greatly, but cannot be incorporated within a motorcycle. Nationwide, 80 percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death; a comparable figure for automobiles is only 20 percent. Did you know, nationwide, that 25 percent of motorcycle operators killed in crashes are not licensed or are improperly licensed to operate a motorcycle? Did you know that approximately half of all fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crashes involved alcohol? Driving a motorcycle requires more skill and coordination than driving most other vehicles, and impairment, even at lower levels, diminishes judgment and motor skills greatly, first and foremost. Did you know it is not advisable to buy a motorcycle you cannot push or pull upright by yourself? A motorcycle must be the right fit for the person and the style of the cycle should fit the use. But still, almost half of all motorcycle crashes involve a collision with another vehicle. In many crashes, the driver never saw the motorcyclist or didn't see the rider until it was too late. There are many reasons why other drivers do not see motorcyclists. So its important for everyone to pay attention. For more information on motorcycles, crash facts, training course and research go to: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles . If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).

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April 28 Wright County Sheriffs report

On April 21, Ricky Lawrence Dalbec, 46, of Montrose, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for flee police in a motor vehicle. On April 21, Benjamin Karl Droneck, 20, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for third-degree criminal sexual conduct. On April 21, Tonya Rae Berg, 33, of Howard Lake, was charged with felony theft by check. On April 21, Marilyn Janine McLane, 57, of Annandale, was charged with gross misdemeanor DWI. On April 21, Robert Joseph Ramey, 28, of Albertville, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On April 21, Anthony Nathaniel Durbin, 19, of Monticello, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of theft. On April 22, Chad James Kalway, 45, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on charges of domestic assault and criminal damage to property. On April 22, Kendall Joseph Porter, 32, of Rockford, was arrested in Monticello on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct. On April 22, Justin James Cronquist, 26, of Brainerd, was arrested in Cokato on the charges of interference with a 911 call and disorderly conduct. On April 23, Todd Joseph Corhouse, 41, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford Township on the charge of domestic assault by strangulation. On April 23, Aaron John Manuell, 36, of Monticello, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for flee police in a motor vehicle. On April 23, Nickolas Ryan Loken, 21, of Monticello, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of simple robbery. On April 23, Michael Karl Berzins, 29, of Buffalo, was arrested in Montrose on Wright County warrants for receiving stolen property, third-degree burglary, check forgery and fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On April 23, Kerry Wayne Anderson, 48, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of terroristic threats. On April 23, Wyatt James Mueller, 18, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of theft and contempt of court. On April 24, Russell Wesley Hanson, 18, of Cokato, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for flee police on foot. On April 24, Nicholas Leslie Anderson, 28, of Rockford, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of theft. On April 24, Joshua David Robinson, 27, of Rockford, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of theft. On April 24, Jay William Dorn, 52, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford on the charge of domestic assault. On April 24, Cory Raymond Kalway, 44, of Big Lake, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On April 24, Dean Eric Kofoed, 56, of Maple Lake, was charged with felony terroristic threats. On April 25, Brian Paul Stcyr, 39, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford on the charge of thirddegree DWI test refusal. On April 25, John Edward Klingelhoets, 30, of Delano, was arrested in Delano on the charges of flee police on foot and obstructing the legal process. On April 25, James Roman Rothstein, 23, of Clearwater, was arrested in Monticello on the charges of second-degree DWI test refusal and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. On April 26, Joseph Michael Higgins, 39, of Howard Lake, was arrested in Howard Lake on the charge of violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. On April 26, Joseph David Foley, 33, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of third-degree DWI refusal. On April 26, Thomas Vern Olheiser, 27, of Otsego, was arrested in Otsego on the charge of first-degree DWI. On April 27, Danny K. Mead, 30, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford on the charges of disorderly conduct and flee police on foot and a Wright County warrant for violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. On April 27, Dennis Ray Tuttle, 49, of Monticello, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for theft. There were 14 property-damage accidents, two personal-injury accidents, three hit-and-run accidents and five car-deer accidents. There were seven arrests for DWI, eight underage-consumption arrests, no school bus stop arm violations and 49 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations reported this week.

Inheritance
continued from page 1 While new features are being added to the plans, the official cast and crew is remaining the same, though a recognizable name from Hollywood has been linked to the film. Cronin emphasized that the film is still moving forward and Maple Lake is still a part of their plans. Inheritance is in active development and we look forward to continuing to work with people in the Maple Lake area, Cronin said. Furthermore, she believes postponing the project can be a positive. The delay will turn out to be a good thing because the film will be that much better.

Trailblazer
continued from page 1 Sawatzke raised several questions. What is the Trailblazer model? What will it cost? What will Wright County get in the way of services? He said he hasnt received answers to any of those questions. Daleiden said that clearly the situation isnt ideal, but the county needs to move forward because their previous transit system will die June 30. Were being pushed theres no question about it, Daleiden said. But we need to do something. We dont have a choice. Trailblazer is the only choice. Their cost per ride isnt much more than ours. We need to do something for the residents. Sawatzke suggested the county might want to explore the possibilities of joining Sherburne and wished when the county found out about Sherburne Countys decision to join a transit system with Stearns and Benton counties that Wright County had tried to join the partnership as well. While it cant be done now, hindsight tells him that Sherburne County got a much better deal than Wright County. Basically Sherburne County is going to pay $15-20,000 a year and theyre going to get all their bus service, Sawatzke said. Our deal is that we pay $210,000 to get our foot in the door and then pay 35 percent (of the local share cost), which could be a couple hundred thousand a year. Who found themselves a good situation and who got stuck in one that isnt as desirable? I dont think there could be two greater extremes there. It was obvious that the motion had the three votes needed to pass, but both Sawatzke and Borrell took turns trying to sway a vote to their side. Borrell asked Daleiden why the county should enter into an agreement without knowing the cost ramifications prior to signing something as businessmen neither of them would do. Youre a businessman, Mark, and you would do an agreement like this with your own money? Borrell asked. Were supposed to be stewards of the county and its citizens. Im a businessman and I wouldnt do this on my own. Yet, we asked to do this with taxpayer money. Potter twice called the question to vote on the original motion, but the drama wasnt over yet. What followed was a flurry of motions. Borrell asked that the motion be tabled, which failed by a 3-2 vote. A motion to amend the original motion so it would include language that River Rider drivers who qualify be given preference in the hiring process passed 3-2 Husom joined Borrell and Sawatzke, as she did in another motion to approve the original motion contingent on approval of a joint-powers agreement. Daleiden made a motion to have the negotiation committee include two commissioners who voted in favor of the Trailblazer proposal, effectively removing Sawatzke from the process. That motion failed by a 4-1 vote. In the end, after almost two hours of discussion, the board approved the terms brought forward by Trailblazer by a 3-2 vote, bringing to an end (for now) a fourmonth saga that has dominated the conversation at the board level. In other business, the board: By a 3-2 vote, authorized signatures on a letter to Pheasants Forever supporting a proposed land acquisition for use as a state wildlife management area. Commissioner Potter voted in favor of the proposal, but said he would be a hard sell on future acquisitions, since the county already has 5,200 acres of wildlife management land and that land effectively comes off the tax rolls for what it is worth. Commissioners Husom and Borrell voted against it. Hosted the annual Wright County Boy-Girl Day, which gives high school juniors an in-depth look at how county government works and introduces them to several department heads. The students who attended represented Buffalo, Delano, Dassel-Cokato, Howard Lake-Waverly/Winsted and Monticello High Schools. Rescheduled a budget committee of the whole meeting that was intended to discuss the 2013 budgets and what to do with the money that remained. The meeting was originally scheduled for May 8, but, due to a scheduling conflict was moved to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Approved administration fines of $200 for three area bars for failure of alcohol compliance checks done by the county. The three that failed the checks were The Hitching Post in Annandale, Norms Wayside in Buffalo and Up the Creek in Silver Creek Township. Appointed Paul Aarestad to the planning commission. He will represent District 4 and was appointed by Commissioner Potter. Authorized hiring Kevin Casserly for appraisal work in the county in the event the county goes to court over delinquent taxes of the former Cinema 2 in St. Michael. The theatre has been closed for several years and the former owners and the county have been at odds over the tax value of the property. If a settlement cant be reached, the matter is scheduled for trial July 7.

Pre-Prom
continued from page 1 While Carneys actions led to the loss of his friend, a girl named Kristyn shared how she let the actions of others affect her. After drinking four or five beers, she and six other people got into a two-person Jeep with an intoxicated driver behind the wheel. He hit an embankment and Kristyn was ejected, landing on her neck and paralyzing her. I miss my independence, she said. I need help with some of the most basic things. My accident affected my entire family. Next, Matt and Megan Logan talked about losing their daughter, DJ, who hit a school bus while texting. I was hoping shed just broken a couple bones or maybe be paralyzed, Megan Logan said. Life will never be the same, Matt Logan added. It devastates her siblings that shes not here, all because of a simple text. Its difficult to talk about it, he continued, but we want people to be aware of what can happen, what can happen in five seconds. Minnesota State Patrol Trooper John Schmutzer told students to, Ask yourself, Do I want to be responsible for a life-changing crash? He explained to students that vehicles traveling 55 mph go 80 feet every second. For example, if it takes three seconds to send or read a text, the drivers vehicle has traveled 240 feet in that time. Schmutzer warned students that an accident leaves behind a wake of tragedy: family, friends, first responders, etc. Please be careful and take driving seriously. Sgt. Brian Johnson, from the Wright County Sheriffs Office, explained that April, May and June account for one-third of all teen crashes. He also explained why law enforcement stopped referring to crashes as accidents. Crashes arent accidents: Someone did something wrong and it could have been prevented, Johnson said. The No. 1 reason is driver distraction. Such distractions have increased since Johnsons time in high school, when his biggest issue was if a cassette got stuck in the tape deck. In addition to not driving distracted, Johnson also urged students not to drive over the posted speed limit. The speed limit is set for a reason, Johnson said. Its also set for ideal driving conditions. You have to pay attention to the roads and the area youre in. Especially if youre not used to the roads, slow down. During four hours of the last snowstorm, Johnson responded to 10 crashes, all of which would have been prevented by driving slower, he said. His third point was the importance of wearing a seatbelt. Seatbelts reduce your chances of being seriously hurt or killed by 40 to 50 percent, Johnson said. Sometimes, I get asked if I have ever been to a crash where someone died because of a seatbelt. No. Finally, Johnson talked about Minnesotas Not a drop law. Under the age of 21, you cannot have any alcohol in your system and operate a motor vehicle, Johnson said. Drivers who violate that law will lose their license for a month for the first offense, with that penalty doubling for the second offense. DWI charges overall range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on a lot of factors. Johnson reminded students that there is no way to get a warning for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you refuse to take the test, youll lose your license for a year, Johnson said. If someone is hurt or killed, well take a blood sample whether you want us to or not. There are no warnings for DWI in Minnesota and no secret way to get out of it. You will get arrested, end up in jail and lose your license. Johnson went as far as to say that Wright County would only need about half of the deputies if it wasnt for alcohol, considering alcohol and drugs contribute to between 50 and 60 percent of calls. Alcohol makes good people do dumb things, Johnson said. Many people in our jail are really good people but they made a mistake with alcohol. The longtime law enforcement officer didnt mince words on the topic. Im not telling you to drink responsibly, he said. Im telling you not to drink. MLHS Principal Dave Hansen reinforced the message of the days lyceum. You have the opportunity to make great memories, Hansen said. Youll be creating memories that will stick with you for a lifetime. If youre not careful, you may create memories that will be burned into your mind and cause sadness and tears. Maple Lake is not immune to tragedies, he said, pointing to past instances in the local area. Everyone at the school is pulling for the students to have a fun, safe time as the school year comes to an end, and beyond, Hansen said. Following some simple suggestions can help make that happen. We want you to be successful and live a long, happy life, Hansen said. Be safe, make good choices and wear your seatbelt. We care about you and want the best for you. As students filed out of the auditorium, members of the Irish Mentors handed out Contracts for Life, which students were asked to sign, along with their parents, prior to prom. In doing so, they pledged to wear their seatbelt, not use alcohol or drugs or get into a vehicle with anyone who has, encourage friends to be alcohol- and chemical-free and call a parent or safe adult if in a compromising situation. Students who signed the pledge, sponsored by Wright County Public Health and the school, were entered into a drawing for a movie collection.

April 25 Wright County Attorneys report

Alama, Victoria Ann, 25, of Annandale, sentenced April 18 for Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct to 90 days jail, $100 fine; 90 days stayed for one year on conditions of probation, pay $100 fine plus surcharges, pay restitution, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Strand. Anderson, Nicholas Alden, 28, of Clearwater, sentenced April 23 for Probation Violations for Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree to 86 months prison. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Boswell, Audra Tamra Sue, 21, of Delano, sentenced April 21 for Probation Violations for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to 30 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Ehindero, Randi Lee, 34, of Monticello, sentenced April 21 for Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process to 30 days jail, $50 fine; 27 days stayed for one year on conditions of probation, serve 3 days jail, pay $50 plus surcharges, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge McPherson. Gund, Joshua James, 21, of Buffalo, sentenced April 23 for Probation Violations for Felony Terroristic Threats to 365 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Harn, Gerald Bennett, 77, of Monticello, sentenced April 21 for three counts of Felony Possession of Pornography to a stay of imposition for five years on conditions of probation, serve 30 days jail, pay $500 fine plus surcharges, provide DNA sample, register as a sex offender, have no contact with persons under the age of 18 years, submit to a polygraph, have no use or possession of alcohol or nonprescription drugs, submit to random testing, have no use or possession of pornography, have no use or access to the internet without approval, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, obtain permission before leaving the state, complete sex offender treatment and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Opat, Matthew Steven, 32, of Monticello, sentenced April 23 for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to a stay of imposition for five years on conditions of probation, serve 180 days jail, pay $300 fine plus surcharges, pay $75 public defender co-payment, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney.

April 29 Maple Lake Fire Department Report

Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service responded to the following emergencies during the past week: April 26, 10:12 p.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. April 24, 10:57 a.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Allina Ambulance. April 23, 1:32 p.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Allina Ambulance. April 22, 7:07 p.m.: Medical. No ambulance transportation. April 21, 11:50 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, 9468 County Road 37. One patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Four firefighters assisted the ambulance personnel. Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. responded on April 26 , 9:01 a.m., to the Karen Southerland residence, 7488 106th St. NW, Corinna Twp., for a fire alarm. The alarm apparently was triggered by some burned food and the call was cancelled by Fire Chief Todd Borell while the firefighters were enroute.

Maple Lake Housing Development Corporation Annual Meeting

You are hereby notified of the annual meeting of the members of the Maple Lake Housing Development Corporation to be conducted at the Maple Lake Manor Apartments (West) Lounge, Maple Lake, MN 55358 on

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Two directors will be elected to serve on the board of directors for a three year term. Persons interested in serving on the board of directors may call Cathy Elfstrand at 320-963-5283.

Your attendance will be appreciated

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Community
Programs & Events
AA & Al-Anon, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Annandale, 250 Oak Ave. N.; 320-274-3380 May 6: Gamblers Anonymous & AA, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. May 6: Celebrate Recovery (non-denominational Christianbased recovery program), 7 p.m., Monticello Covenant Church; 763-295-2112. May 7: Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce, noon, at Maple Lake Bowl. New members always welcome.

Meetings
May 1: AA & Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. May 3: AA, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. May 5: S.A.M. quilting group, 8 a.m., St. Timothys Church basement. May 5: Al-Anon and Mens 12 Step Group, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. May 6: Annandale Lakers

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives

April 30th Puzzle

Donors of all types are encouraged to help save lives. Appointments to give blood can be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Wright County: May 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buffalo Country Store, 101 8th St. NE in Buffalo, May 21 from 1-7 p.m. at Maple Lake Legion Club, 220 1st St. W in Maple Lake.

Hasty-Silver Creek Fishing Contest is Saturday

The 26th annual Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club Fishing Contest will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the club grounds, 10917 Duffield Ave. NW, Maple Lake. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. There will be cash prizes in the adult and youth categories. The event will also include merchandise, meat raffles, food, beverages and snacks available on the grounds. Call 320-558-2378 for more information.

MLPOA membership meeting is Saturday

The Maple Lake Property Owners Association will host its annual membership meeting on Saturday, May 3, in the Maple Lake High School cafeteria. Registration and continental breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Come hear about the current events with the association. Individuals with new neighbors are encouraged to invite them to attend. Receive a free gift when you register. For more information, contact Mary Smith at 320-963-5898.

And thats the way it was . . .

Dillon McBrady was selected as the recipient of Maple Lake High Schools Academics, Arts and Athletics (AAA) award. ... Jennifer Nelson became the president of the Buffalo Hospital. ... At The Marketplace, a whole, seedless watermelon could be purchased for $3.99. ... And Thats The Way It Was Five Years Ago This Week. During the remodeling/reconstructing of Maple Lake High School, eight missing class graduation photos were found and restored. ... Denise Swingley and John Aaron White were selected by the American Legion of Maple Lake to attend Girls/Boys State. ... At the new video department in Cenex, movies and games could be rented for just $0.99. ... And Thats The Way It Was 15 Years Ago This Week. Laurie Demarais passed on her Future Farmers of America duties to David Jude. ... Mary James, Maple Lake High School Principal, was honored to attend Blandin Principals Leadership Program. ... At Manuels Red Owl, three cans of Campbells soup could be purchased for just $1.00. ... John Belushi starred in K-9 which was playing at the Monticello Theater with adult admission costing $3.50 and children and seniors costing $2.00. ... And Thats The Way It Was 25 Years Ago This Week. Bulova Caravelle wrist watches could be purchased from jeweler J.W. Loch for just $12.95. ... To Kill a Mockingbird starring Gregory Peck was showing at the Kimball Drive-In Theater. Adult admission was just $0.75 while children under 12 years old were admitted for free. ... Demarais Cafe hosted a Mothers Day dinner which cost only $1.50 for adults. ... And Thats The Way It Was 50 Years Ago This Week.

Heres How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Answers on Page 12

Steps for Hospice 5K is Sunday

The Community Health Foundation of Wright County is hosting the fifth annual 5K Fun Walk/Run for Hospice at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4. This event is to help with the operational cost of the Lakeside Oasis hospice care being constructed on Lake Ridge Care Center campus in Buffalo. Information may be found at www.chfwc.org, or by calling 763-6841477 including online registration and pledge challenge information.

DNR question of the week

Q: Once a lake gets winterkill, how do the fish repopulate? Will they repopulate without DNR stocking? A: Winterkill is a natural process that happens with some regularity in the southern part of the state due to the type of lakes in the area. From the southern Minnesota lakes perspective, winterkill would be more appropriately termed partial winterkill. The Windom fisheries office has rarely seen a complete winterkill, meaning that all fish are dead in a lake. Often, a partial winterkill reduces a large portion of the population, but it varies greatly on the year, lake and fish community. Black bullhead is a species of fish that has a tendency to survive most winterkill scenarios. Many times the general public sees large numbers of dead common carp and would describe the lake as dead. But ice out netting the spring after these winterkill events often reveals many species of fish are alive and well. In spite of the reduction of some of the fish populations, those surviving fish become the brood stock for the population to rebuild. In southern Minnesota, fish can quickly repopulate a lake following a winterkill naturally due to other connected bodies of water that havent experienced winterkill. If a body of water does experience winterkill, then DNR fisheries can do an ice out netting survey to identify species that are present or absent. If the lake is managed for yellow perch and ice out netting reveals an absence of yellow perch and the lake has limited connected sources, DNR fisheries can stock pre-spawn adult yellow perch to reintroduce that species. Those fish then reproduce in the lake naturally. In southern Minnesota, winter aeration is sometimes used in an effort to prevent partial winterkills but results with that strategy can vary.

True Friends open houses Sunday and May 18

Opening its doors to the public Sunday, May 4, and Sunday, May 18, True Friends is holding its annual open house. All five locations are hosting the event, starting Sunday with Camp Friendship in Annandale, Camp Courage North near Lake George and Camp New Hope in McGregor from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Camp Courage will hold its open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Please RSVP to 218-266-3658 if you would like to visit Camp Courage North and 952-852-0110 ext. 6 if you would like to visit Camp New Hope. No registration is needed for the other open houses. Personal tours can be arranged on other dates by calling 800-450-8376. True Friends is a nonprofit agency providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for nearly 4,000 children and adults with disabilities annually. For more information, visit www.TrueFriends.org or call 952-852-0101.

Thompson at Tea Party Patriots meeting Tuesday

The Wright County Tea Party Patriots, on Tuesday, May 6, will host gubernatorial candidate Dave Thompson to discuss his candidacy for governor. As a state senator, Thompson represents District 58. He was first elected in 2010 and served as an sssistant minority leader in 2013. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. It will be at the Buffalo Airport meeting room, located at 1309 County Road 134 (north of Menards). Also, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a viewing of Monetary Theory & Case Study - The Great Recession, the next set of lectures in the Economics 101 video series produced by Hillsdale College. The public is invited to join an evening of education, discussion and spirited interaction with likeminded, Wright County conservatives.

WOW
Wellness on Wheels

Wright County Public Health offers cholesterol testing in the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) van. For WOW van sites, appointments or questions, call Rosemary at 6827717 or toll free, 1-800-362-3667, Ext. 7717. Wellness on Wheels Services include: Adult and Child Immunizations; Health Screening: Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol (by appointment), Pregnancy, Health and Wellness; Child Car Seat Check (by appointment); Information about: Healthy Lifestyle - Exercise, Nutrition, Recommendations for Routine Medical Care, Safety - Individual, Home, Car Seat, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Parenting, Child Health, Growth & Development, Reproductive Health & Family Planning, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Illness, Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviors, such as Smoking, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Unsafe Sex; Information and Assistance in Accessing Resources.

For appointments or questions, call 763-682-7717, or toll-free at 1800-362-3667, ext. 7717. For immunizations, bring past immunization records to the van, if available. * Van hours Monday through Thursday are from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming dates: Thursday, May 1: Bank West, Rockford Monday, May 5: Coborns, Clearwater Tuesday, May 6: DJs, Albertvillle Wednesday, May 7: Walmart, Buffalo Thursday, May 8: Cub Foods, Monticello The complete WOW van schedule is available online at: http://www.co.wright.mn.us/department/humanservices/wow Wright County Public Health offers cholesterol testing in the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van. The entire test takes about 30 minutes. We have two different test options. A 12 hour fast is required for a lipid profile including blood sugar screening. The cost is $35. A non-fasting test is also available. This test gives your total cholesterol and HDL. The cost is $25.

60+ and Healthy Clinics

The 60+ and Healthy Clinics, provided by Wright County Public Health, provides foot care for the senior citizens of Wright County. Toenail trimming is offered to meet the needs of those seniors who have a health condition such as diabetes or are unable to trim toenails themselves. The 60+ and Healthy Clinics will be charging a $15 fee for foot care services. This fee is necessary because the clinics are no longer being funded by grant money. However, if you are unable to pay the fee, you will not be turned away. The clinics are hosted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please ask clinic staff or call WC Public Health at 1-800-362-3667 or 763-682-7456. Upcoming dates: Tuesday, May 6: Buffalo Community Center, 206 Central Ave., Buffalo Tuesday, May 13: Howard Lake Community Center Public Library, 617 6th St., Howard Lake For the full schedule, visit: www.co.wright.mn.us/forms/humanservices/60%20Plus%20and %20Healthy%20Schedule.pdf

"Flower Power!" brunch is May 8

Flowers, glorious flowers ... lift spirits and prove spring is here. Ladies are invited to a "Flower Power!" brunch at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at Reichel's Event Center, Annandale. The Flower Depot, of Annandale, will be featured and yodeler Joy Berg, of Hutchinson, will share her music. Speaker Donna Yecke, of Red Wing, will share her talk "What is it all About?" Make reservations by calling Sheree at 320-963-6625 before 8 p.m., Dawn at 612-723-3905 or email lilred.schramm@gmail.com. This event sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries.

Minnesota Military Museum bus trip is May 10

Maple Lake area veterans are invited to a free bus trip to th Minnesota Military Museum at Fort Ripley on Saturday, May 10. Interested veterans should sign up at the Maple Lake American Legion Club, as space is limited. The bus will pick up attendees at 8:30 a.m. at The V by HH. The trip will include a tour of the museum, a luncheon and a live-fire demonstration. The trip is expected to conclude at 6 or 6:30 p.m. The Maple Lake Lions are sponsoring the trip.

55+ Driver Improvement Program

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering 55+ Driver Improvement Program courses on the following days: May 14 (4 Hour Refresher Course); 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Delano Senior Center, 234 2nd St. N, Delano The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; pre-registration is required. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver safety, new laws, and vehicle technology. The fee for the four-hour refresher course is $20.00 and the eight-hour course is $24.00. For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter.org or call TOLL FREE 1-(888)234-1294. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First-time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four-hour refresher class every three years to maintain the 10% discount.

Express Yourself Style Show is May 10

Two area boutique stores are joining together to support True Friends Camp Friendship and Camp Courage. All Things Good, Inc., of Annandale, and A Wreath of Franklin, of Buffalo, are combining their creative talents to host the Express Yourself Style Show from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Classic Hall in Annandale. Each boutique will showcase clothing and accessories with a specific goal in mind. Following the style show, guests will have the opportunity to shop from both boutiques, as well as ask for advice on fashion and accessories. Guests will also have a chance to win a Makeover Day from local businesses. Tickets may be purchased from either boutique. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Camper Scholarship Fund at True Friends. These scholarships provide financial assistance to campers with a wide range of disabilities who may not be able to experience camp. For more information visit www.TrueFriends.org or call 952-852-0101.

Spring Open House!

Youre Invited! 10 Year Anniversary Sale
Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2

Western Rural Day Camp registration due May 15

Senior Dining menu May 5 - 9

Offering a nutritious meal in a warm, caring atmosphere with friendship and fun. Everyone welcome. The Senior Dining Center is located at Maple Manor West, 555 2nd St. W. For more information, call 320-963-5771. MONDAY, May 5 Hamburger on a Bun w/Pickle and Onion, OvenRoasted Potatoes, Coleslaw, Mandarin Oranges TUESDAY, May 6 Chicken in Cream Sauce, Parslied Potatoes, Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Poke Cake WEDNESDAY, May 7 Pork Roast, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Cream-Style Corn, Wheat Bread, Chocolate Mousse Pie THURSDAY, May 8 Lasagna, Green Beans, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Breadstick, Sliced Pears FRIDAY, May 9 Broccoli-Cheese Quiche or Hot Ham Slice, Tri-Tator Patties, Dinner Roll, Sliced Baked Apples

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. All Locations!

Door Prizes! Giving away multiple Stihl trimmers & chainsaws! 2014 Mahidra Tractors in stock now! HUGE inventory of Toro Zero Turns!
320-963-8000
530 Division St. W, Maple Lake 763-682-5252
600 E Hwy. 55, Buffalo

763-263-6000
80 Humboldt Dr., Big Lake
Big Lake Big Lake

Western Rural Day Camp, a day camp for girls run by a group of volunteers from the River Valleys Girl Scout Council, is taking registrations. Scouts and non-Scouts entering grades second through seventh grade can attend camp at a group site of the Lake Rebecca Park Reserve in July. Campers will participate in games, campcraft, nature, crafts, and outdoor specialty skills. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, different age groups will spend a day at the park and beach, with sixth and seventh graders taking a trip onto the lake in canoes. The cost of camp includes bussing, five lunches, 10 snacks, a camp t-shirt, patch and all the fun a girl can have outside. On Thursday night, campers fourth grade and up will spend the night in tents and enjoy a campfire like they have never experienced before. Western Rural Day Camp is in its 20th year and would love to show your camper the time of her life. Go to www.gscgmregionalevents.org for more information and forms. The registration deadline is May 15, so dont wait.

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Church
BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 400 County Rd. 37 NE, Maple Lake Ph.: 320-963-3118 www.bethuccml@gmail.com mfritz@ants.edu Interim Pastor: Michael Fritz SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship w/Communion; 10:30 a.m., Fellowship. TUES.: 7 p.m., Church Council. WED.: 2 p.m., Womens Guild; 6:30 p.m., NA; 7 p.m., Choir. HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 5460 63rd St. NW, Box 462, Maple Lake Ph.: 763-463-9447 www.holycrossmaplelake.com Pastors: Steven King and Culynn Curtis Visitors Are Always Welcome! SUNDAY: 8 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:15 a.m., Education Hour; 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship. MON.: 1 p.m., First of All Prayer Group, Quilters. WED.: 6 p.m., Worship on Wednesday, Sr. High Youth. CHURCH OF SAINT TIMOTHY 8 Oak Ave. N., Maple Lake Ph.: 320-963-3726 www.churchofsttimothy.org Pastor: Father John Meyer Interim School Principal: Dawn Kincs SAT.: 3:30-4:15 p.m., Confessions; 4:30 p.m., Mass. SUN.: 8 & 10 a.m., Mass. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN SILVER CREEK (LCMS) 11390 Elliott Ave. N.W., M.L. Ph.: 763-878-2820 Pastor: Rev. George W. Sagissor III SUN.: 10 a.m., Worship Service; 11:15 a.m., Sunday School, Bible Study. SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH 4282 114th St. NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358 3 miles so. of I-94 on Co. Rd. 143, just off Hwy. 8; Ph.: 320-963-3957; 605-553-5240 www.silvercreekcommunitychurch.org Pastor: Luke Baehr SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School, Bible Study. ANNANDALE EVAN. FREE CHURCH 10252 St. Hwy. 55 N.W., Annandale Ph.: 320-274-8951 Pastor: Dennis L. Johnson THURS.: 1:30 p.m., Moms in Prayer; 7 p.m., CryOut Practice. SAT.: 8 a.m., Dollars for Jesus Garage Sale. SUN.: 8:15 a.m., Prayer; 8:30 & 11 a.m., Worship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 6 p.m., Gospel Life. MON.: 9 a.m., Grandmas in Prayer; 7 p.m., Men's Bible Study. TUES.: 3:30 p.m., Friends of Faith; 6:30 p.m., Evangelism; 7 p.m., Celebrate Recovery. WED.: 2 p.m., Young at Heart; 7 p.m., Womens Bible Study. ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N., Box 329, Annan. Ph.: 320-274-5127 www.mumac.org/~annandaleumc Pastor: Marilee Benson FRI.: 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous. SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship Service; 10:15 a.m., Coffee Fellowship, Sunday School. TUES.: 8 p.m., AA/Al-Anon. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 7809 Co. Rd. 35 W., Annandale Ph.: 320-963-3592 Pastor: Lynn Machula SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study. WED.: 4:30 p.m., Bible Study. EAGLES GROVE CHURCH PO Box 1020, Annandale Location: Hwy. 55, next to The Marketplace Ph.: 320-248-6024 Lead Pastor: Jason Pence www.eaglesgrove.org & Facebook SUN.: 10:30 a.m., Worship Service; Energized Music and Quality Children's Programs Provided. MT. HERMON LUTHERAN CHURCH 1284 Keats Ave. N.W., Annandale Ph.: 320-963-3284 Pastor: Marianne Zitzewitz SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship w/Communion. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 331 W. Harrison St., Annandale Ph.: 320-274-8827 www.stjohns-annandale.org Pastor: Dave E. Nelson SUN.: 8:30 Traditional Worship; 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship. BUFFALO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 200 2nd Ave. NE, Buffalo Ph.: 763-682-3582 Pastor: Devin Locati SAT.: 9:45 a.m., Bible Study; 11 a.m., Church Service. HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCH 1705 Hwy. 25 N., Buffalo, Mo. Syn. Pastor: Rob Jarvis Ph.: 763-682-3278; www.hosannalcms.org SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship Service; 10:30 a.m., Bible Study and Sunday School. TUES.: 8 p.m., Young Adults Group. WED.: 10 a.m., Bible Study; 7 p.m., Confirmation Class. BUFFALO UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP WED.: Discussion Group Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Sept. thru May, 7:30 p.m., at Buffalo Community Center, Across the Street from the Post Office at 206 Central Ave. (Hwy. 25). For More Information, Call Luke at 763-682-4616 or Visit www.buuf.us. Everyone is welcome. BUFFALO EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 2051 50th Street NE, Buffalo, MN (corner of Hwy. 25 N. & County Rd. 113) Ph. 763-682-6846; www.buffalofree.org info@buffalofree.org Senior Pastor: Brian Thorstad THURS.: 7 p.m., Small Groups; 7:30 a.m., AA & Al-Anon. FRI.: 6 a.m., Men's Small Group; 7 p.m., Small Groups. SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, Coffee Fellowship, Children's Church; 11 a.m., Sunday School for All Ages; 6 p.m., Youth Groups; 7 p.m., Small Group. MON.: 7 p.m., Women's Bible Study; 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon. TUES.: 7 p.m., Knitting Ministry; 7:30 p.m., Men's Small Group, AA, GA. WED.: 6:30 p.m., Awana, Choir Practice. BUFFALO COVENANT CHURCH 1601 Hwy. 25 N., Buffalo Ph.: 763-682-1470 www.buffalocov.org Lead Pastor: Max Frazier SAT.: 8 a.m., Mens Breakfast; 9:30 a.m., Womens Bible Study. SUN.: 8 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 & 11 a.m., Contemporary Worship, Swimming Upstream; 9:30 & 11 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Confirmation Class; 6:30 p.m., S.N.I.P.P., Chill Out. MON.: 9 a.m., Prayer Group; 1 p.m., Women's Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., Womens Commission; 7 p.m., High School FCA, Iron Mens Monthly Meeting. TUES.: 6 a.m., Deep Waters; 9 a.m., MOPS; 1:30 p.m., S.A.L.T. Planning Meeting; 6 p.m., Grief Share; 6:30 p.m., Divorce Care; 7 p.m., Womens Bible Study. WED.: 9 a.m., Shuffleboard; 6 p.m., AWANA Awards Night. THURS.: Noon, Lunch & Learn Study; 6:30 p.m., Worship Team Practice; 6:45 p.m., Choir Rehearsal. FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC 12449 Clementa Ave. NW, Monticello Pastor: Jim Tetlie, 763-878-2092 www.lutheran-faith.org Secretary's office hours are: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursday SUN.: 10 a.m., Worship Service. CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH Affiliated with Evangelical Free Ch. Box 171, Montrose; 763-675-3003 Interim Pastor: Dawson Grover; 612-978-2766 SUN.: 10 a.m., Worship at Montrose Elementary School Gymnasium. TRI-COUNTY ALLIANCE CHURCH 8464 160th St. N.W. Clearwater, MN; 320-558-2750 Interim Pastor: Bob Morton SUN.: 10:30 a.m., Worship Service.

Obituary
Karen E. Mol, Annandale
Karen E. Mol, age 78, of Annandale died T h u r s d a y, April 24, 2014, at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, at TriCounty Alliance Church, Clearwater, with the Rev. Dr. Verlyn Boone and the Rev. David Fogal officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery, Maple Lake. Visitation was from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale, and one hour prior to the service, Monday, at the church. A Time of Sharing was at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Karen Elizabeth Mol was born Nov. 21, 1935, in St. Cloud, to John Harold and Edith Elizabeth (Nordell) Lee. Karen grew up on the family farm in Clearwater Township and attended school at District No. 18, Lee School. She then attended Annandale High School, where she graduated with the class of 1953. Karen was united in marriage to Clifford Jake Mol on March 19, 1954, at the Silver Creek Reformed Church. Together, Karen and Cliff started their family as she continued to be a dedicated farm wife. Karen was an accomplished seamstress, sewing everything from wedding dresses to mending the holes on the knees of the boys jeans. She loved to spend time in her flower and vegetable gardens. Karen was an excellent cook, wellknown for her caramel rolls, homemade bread and sour cream raisin pie. Many also often enjoyed her canned produce and her tasty jams and jellies. Karen was the bookkeeper and manager of the family farm. In her spare time she enjoyed taking walks, feeding the farm cats, and watching the birds from her kitchen window. She loved preserving memories in scrapbooks and learning her family history. Karen was a devoted Christian woman. Her church and faith were of the utmost importance. She was often involved with church events and served on many mission trips abroad. In true Karen fashion, she was always serving others behind the scenes. She was a kind, gentle, loving spirit and strong witness for the Lord. Karen also had an adventurous spirit, often enjoying the excitement of traveling with her family. Above all, Karen treasured the time she spent with her family and friends, whether it be visiting with cousins, spending time at the family cabin, being a favorite sister to her twin brothers, reading and playing with her great-grandchildren or traveling to and attending her grandchildrens activities. Karen was a true testament to Proverbs 31 as a loving, faithful wife, as she and Cliff recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Karen is survived by her husband, Clifford, of Annandale; children, Julie (Nick) Anderson, of Maple Lake; Suzan (Verlyn) Boone, of Sioux Center, Iowa; Timothy (Jane) Mol, of Annandale; Connie (Chuck) Peterson, of Fargo; and Daniel (Stacy) Mol, of Annandale; grandchildren, Karie Anderson, Adam (Courtney) Boone, Andrew (Kimberly) Boone, Micah (Ashley) Mol, Elisa (Jeremiah) Legatt, Sarah (Jerad) Happe, Josh Mol, Caleb (Jessica) Mol, Marie Peterson, Kara Peterson, Ashley (Brandon) Engelstad, Jacquelynn Mol, Danielle (Marty) Lefebvre, and Nicole Mol; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Cohen and Baby Boone; Adlyr and Maddox Mol; Eli, Malachi, Anna, Isaiah and Baby Legatt; Ethan, Levi and Alexa Happe; brothers, John (Marilyn) Lee, of St. Cloud and James (Sharon) Lee, of Clearwater; sister-in-law, Geraline (Donald) Schut, of Buffalo; and many nieces and nephews and other family members. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith Lee, and nephew, Steven Lee. Karens grandchildren served as pallbearers. Marilyn Lee and Lucy Jensen provided music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

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The desire to have a pristine, well-manicured landscape leads many homeowners to toil outdoors for hours every weekend. Hiring a professional landscaper can free up homeowners' time and help them ensure their yards are cared for properly. One of the benefits of hiring a landscaper is the time savings. Landscapers typically have commercial-grade equipment that can dramatically reduce the time it takes to mow and perform other maintenance tasks around your property. Furthermore, some services have multiple employees working concurrently, enabling them to tackle several projects at the same time and complete them in a fraction of the time it would take a homeowner working on his or her own. Landscapers familiar with botany and landscape design understand how to properly care for plants and trees on your property, while novice green thumbers may be unaware about when to prune trees and shrubs, at what height to cut the lawn and which plants will thrive in particular locations. Such do-ityourself maintenance may even cost more money than leaving it to a professional. Hiring a professional landscaper is, in many instances, more economical. For a certain weekly or monthly fee, homeowners receive the benefit of professional knowledge and execution. Also, homeowners will not have the expense of purchasing the various tools and equipment necessary for lawn and garden maintenance, tools and equipment that include lawnmowers, string weeders, edgers, fertilizer, grass seed, leaf blowers, and shovels. Another benefit is the lawn will continue to be mowed whether a homeowner is home or not. During the spring and summer vacation season, it's easy for homeowners to overlook their lawn and garden in favor of recreation and leisure activities. Without proper watering and maintenance, lawns and gardens can brown or overgrowth can occur. But hiring a landscaping service allows homeowners to rest assured that their yards will be maintained whether they're home or not. Hiring a local landscaping service will not only benefit homeowners, but also it will benefit the local economy. Residents can feel comfortable knowing their lawn service will be available for calls when needed and will be familiar with the community. Also, local contractors may go the extra mile to earn your business recommendation. Hiring a landscaping service can be advantageous to homeowners who want to free up time and still enjoy a wellmaintained landscape.

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School
Students rewarded for achievements
Students were recognized for their accomplishments inside and outside the classroom during the Maple Lake High School Co-Curricular Awards Program on Monday, April 21. The following students were recognized for their achievements in the following activities and classes: Irish Mentors: Paige Blizil, Trevor Borell, Madison Gagnon, Jillian Goelz, Tony Goelz, Mollie Graham, Sullivan Graham, Gabriel Hance, Evan Hertwig, Kayla Hoistad, Zachary Johnson, Taylor Pilger, Jason Pomije, Jennifer Pomije, Hailey Sisell, Blair Stewig, David Stokman, Dustin Strub and Jackson Willard. Speech: Abigail Bentley, Jill Boros, Mia Cochrane, Courtney Coleman, Maya Heeralall, Ashley Jones, Anna Kleist, Danielle Klimek, Courtney Klingelhoets, Sydney Louis, Skyler Manka, Madison Nelson, Samuel Neutz, Kyle Pilger, Victoria Rollings, Tyler Russell, Dylan Schlueter, Charlie Stejskal, Blair Stewig, Brady Tongen, Miranda VanLith and Maria Zaske. Journalism: Ashley Becker, Mollie Graham, Hunter Hicks, Kirsten Kubian, Drew Seibert and Jessica Wohlrabe. Drama: Michael Barker, Benjamin Brinza, Rebecca Loch and Chelsie Weege. Student Council officers: Ashschools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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Eighth-grade concert is Thursday
The eighth-grade spring choir concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Maple Lake High School auditorium. Eighth-grade girls will sing Cover the World with Love, Inscription of Hope and others. The boys will sing Tiger, Tiger, Fun, Fun, Fun and La Fiesta Brava. The concert will end with a combined song titled Heal the World. The concert is free and open to the public.

Bruns receives SMSU scholarship

Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall is proud to announce Megan Bruns, daughter of Al and Teresa Bruns, of Maple Lake, has been selected to receive a Gail M. Fokken Memorial Scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year. Recipients of this scholarship are recognized for their academic accomplishments and outstanding leadership abilities. Bruns planned major field of study is chemistry and biology.

Festival of Nations is Friday

The general public is invited to travel the world for free at the Festival of Nations presented by the Maple Lake Elementary sixth-grade students from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Friday in the MLE gymnasium.

The Irish Mentors were among the students who were recognized during the Maple Lake High School Co-Curricular Awards Program on Monday, April 21. (Photo by Gabe Licht) ley Becker, Tony Goelz, Hailey Sisell and Justin Wilson. Student Council members: Brooke Ankerfelt, Anna Becker, Joshua Bidwell, Brandon Borell, Jacob Fynboh, Margaret Graham, Mollie Graham, Gabriel Hance, Linsey Hanson, Lauren Heeralall, Maya Heeralall, Wyatt Jacobs, Shauntel Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Aidan Jude, Rebecca Loch, Michael Miller, Trenton Miller, Nicholas Preisinger, Kari Reid, Ashley Schmitz, Drew Seibert, Charlie Stejskal, Hanna Stewig, Daryn Strub and Brady Tongen. Wright Technical Center: Jada Anderson (Health Science), Paige Blizil (Law Enforcement), Grant Davis (Auto Technology), Caleb Gindele (Cosmetology), Logan Gries (Construction), Wes Rohlke (Practical Assessment Exploration System) and Jacob Schanaman (Construction). The following students received acadmic letters for their respective grade by being named to the A honor roll for at least two quarters or by maintaining a grade point average of 3.67 or better. Seventh grade: Shelby Ankerfelt, Sydney Bakeberg, Ashley Carlson, Gracie Elsenpeter, Garrett Fadden, Justin Fobbe, Mitchell Hoistad, Remington Lilya, Madison Maas, Ava Mergen, Ayva Meyer, Michael Miller, Matthew Neumann, Andrea Peterson, Bionca Peterson, Morgan Scanlon, Daryn Strub, Katherine Treadwell, Devin Woolridge and Noah Zander. Eighth grade: Anna Becker, Lauren Borell, Joseph Elsenpeter, Jacob Fynboh, Margaret Graham, Clara Greenhagen, Adam Holmgren, Shauntel Johnson, Katelynn Kramer, Andrew Mavencamp, Grant Mergen, Samuel Neutz, Linsey Rachel, Emily Rasset, Samuel Schaunaman, Mollie Scheiber, Kyle Scherber, Henry Stecker and Grace Thiele. Freshmen: Ashley Brings, Nathan Carlson, Bridget Fruth, Ben Gindele, Ellie Haney, Linsey Hanson, Lauren Heeralall, Shelby Larson, Hunter Malachek, Alexander Marquette, Ashlee Martie, Logan McCollough, Mackenzie Miller, Michael Ness, Johnathan Reilley, Tyler Russell, Ashley Schmitz, Brady Tongen and Sydney VonArb.

Eight MLHS speech students named to CMC academic team

Eight Maple Lake High School speech team members were named to the Central Minnesota Conference all-conference academic team for academic excellence during the 2013-14 school year. They are: senior Maria Zaske; juniors Courtney Klingelhoets, Maddie Nelson and Charlie Stejskal; sophomore Sydney Louis; and freshmen Tyler Russell and Brady Tongen. Nelson and Stejskal were also named to the Central Minnesota all-area speech team by the Central Minnesota Speech and Drama Coaches Association on April 23.

Hogan inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma

St. Cloud State University junior Hilary Hogan, daughter of Joe and Lori Hogan, of Maple Lake, was recently inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society for top business students. St. Cloud States Herberger Business School honored 36 students including Hogan, a marketing major, at an induction banquet March 22. Beta Gamma Sigma recognizes high academic achievement in business students at

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St. Tims extends Easter celebration

St. Timothys School students continued celebrating Easter on Thursday with their spring program. (Top, right) Kindergarten through fifth-grade students put on their smiles before singing Be Joyful, Mary. (Below, right) Sixth- through eighthgrade students sing Lenten Love Song. They also sang Regina Caeli, Bwana Asifiwe, Praise the Lord and Alleluia, accompanied by Zachary Marquette on base xylophone. Earlier in the night, kindergarten through second-grade students sang Were You There? and Do You Know the Son of God? Third- through fifth-grade students sang What Wondrous Love is This? and Jesus Christ is Risen Today. The program was directed by music teacher Kara Kraemer and accompanied by Sarah Goelz. Following the program, the audience was invited to have refreshments and view the students art projects. (Photos by Gabe Licht)

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Tanya Malwitz asked her 1st grade students what they wished in regards to the earth. Tessa Pribyl My wish is for the earth to be clean and that the people would take care of it. That all the lakes would be clean too. Drake Strzyzewski My wish for the earth is to be warm outside. I dont want any tornadoes either. Brenda Anderson My wish for the earth is for all of the people not to litter. Felicity Fischer My wish for the earth is to be clean ad no garbage around and that we do the best we can to keep it that way. Ashley Gaffaney My wish for the earth is to keep it clean by picking up so we are all healthy. Also to keep the water clean for the animals and to keep all the garbage picked up. Kay Hendrickson My wish for the earth is to be clean and that the lakes are clean, and also for the people not to litter.

Kyle Hendrickson My wish for the earth is that all the animals have homes and food, and that the rivers, lakes, and earth are clean. Ben Holland My wish for the earth is for the earth to be clean by the people not littering and that the animals have homes. Lydia Jostock My wish for the earth is that it will stay clean and that the dogs wont do anything to the lawns. Vince Karvonen My wish for the earth is to be the best we can be by keeping the ground clean and no litter laying around. Skyler Marschel My wish for the earth is to make the cans that gas is kept in disposable and to smell good, and also for all the animals to live forever. Kaydi Muller My wish for the people to keep the earth clean and for the animals to keep it clean too. I care about people.

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by Mollie Graham Sports Writer

Maple Lake Messenger Page 9 April 30, 2014

Irish run away with two wins at home Baseball team

The Maple Lake boys and girls track teams won their first home meet Tuesday, April 22 with 259 points and 197 points, respectively. Crossing the finish line with a seven-second lead, Jessie Wohlrabe, Sommer Carlson, Halle Geyen and Blair Stewig completed the 4x800 relay in 10:55.4. Also securing the 4x800 relay, Evan Hertwig, Jackson Willard, Scott Jordan, and Ryan Kalinowski won by almost a minute at 8:44.0. Hurdlers, Jordan Sifferle, Grace Thiele, Olivia Wolff-Herda, Shauni Johnson and Kaleigh Beehler, went two, three, four, seven, and 10 in the 100-meter hurdles in 16.70, 18.84, 20.41, 20.57 and 21.50. In the 110-meter hurdles, Charlie Stejskal, Aaron Reese, Austin Stuefen and Alec Hausladen finished second (16.81), third (18.13), fourth (18.27) and fifth (20.26). In the open 100-meter dash, Catlin Weege placed 10th in 14.00. In the boys open 100-meter dash, Dusty Strub, Zach Johnson, Trevor Borell and Henry Stecker placed first, sixth, eighth and ninth (tie) in 11.4, 11.93, 12.24 and 12.27. Rayne Coughlin, Kayla Hoistad, Brynn Paumen and Brielle Paumen led the girls 4x200 to a win in 1:56.29. Cody Bakka, Strub, Chase Olsen and Reese finished the boys 4x200 first in 1:37.84. Geyen, Katelyn Kramer, Jordan, David Stokman and Adam Ruhland ran a combined girls and boys 1600-meter race, with Geyen placing fourth (5:56), Kramer placing ninth (6:25), Jordan placing third (5:03), Stokman placing fifth (5:10) and Ruhland placing 10th (5:25). It was nice to finally have warm weather for our meet, Geyen said. I felt great in the mile and was happy with my time. In the girls 4x100 relay, Mackenna Brown, Jordan Sifferle, Kelly Beissel and Weege finished in 55.36, just behind Rockford. Cody Bakka, Strub, Borell and Johnson also came in behind Rockford in the boys 4x100 relay (46.4). Maddie Gagnon, Megan Webb and Mackenzie Miller ran the open 400-meter race, placing third (1:10), fourth (1:10.5) and eighth (1:15.3). Evan Hertwig, Jordayn Spike and Trevor Paumen ran the 400meter race, finishing second (54.2), fourth (57.3) and sixth (58.29). In the 300-meter hurdles, Brielle Paumen placed third (54.22), Ava Mergen placed ninth (1:02.6) and Thiele placed 10th (1:03.6). In the boys 300-meter hurdle, Austin Stuefen and Aaron Reese went two, three in 45.65 and 45.74. Wohlrabe placed 10th (3:01 )in the open 800-meter race. Winning the boys open 800meter race was Kalinowski

seeking success
The Maple Lake Irish baseball team started their season March 17 but dealt with indoor practices for an extended time once again. The team heads into the season with high expectations. They lost three senior starters, but return seniors Landon Caughey, Nick Gapinski, Sullivan Graham and Justin Wilson and letter winners Tony Goelz, McRae Haney, Cal Redemske, Dusty Strub and Jack Seibert. Theyll put their focus on pitching and defense and bring their best effort each and every day. When we played with energy and enthusiasm last year in the playoffs, we put together a nice little run and knocked off the No. 1 seed in our sub-section and were one out from beating Litchfield, head coach Brad Baumann said. If we can bring that same type effort we had in the playoffs, everyday this year, I think we can be very successful. Baumann thinks the Irish can be in the mix of the conference race. If we play well, well give ourselves a chance to be at the top, Baumann said. It will be very tough. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted is the defending cochamp from last year and should be very good. Holdingford, Kimball, Rockford and B-B-E also return a majority of their line-ups from a year ago and, while Pierz lost a majority of their starting lineup, they have some really good, young talent. The conference race looks to be a dogfight and should be fun to watch. Hopefully, we can be in the mix of things when its all said and done. Baumann believes the sub-section will be very good once again.

Grace Thiele, Shauni Johnson, Kaleigh Beehler and Olivia Wolff-Herda finished third, seventh, 10th and fourth in the 100-meter hurdles. (Photo by Mollie Graham) (2:05.1), with Willard third (2:11.8) nice because I was all ready and and Stokman sixth (2:19.6). warmed up to run the 4x400 relay, In the 200-meter dash, Brielle Stewig said. The 4x400 race was Paumen, Weege and Coughlin fin- definitely a fun and exciting race. ished third, fifth, and ninth in 28.43, In the boys 3200-meter race, 28.90 and 29.60. Devin Derringer placed third Bakka, Borell, and Stecker (11:03) and Ross Hickey finished placed top 10 in the boys 200-meter seventh (11:55). dash. Bakka placed first (23.58), Borell placed seventh (25.41) and continued on page 10 Stecker placed 10th (25.77). Sommer Carlson, Stewig, Kramer and Miller ran the 3200-meter race. Carlson took the race (12:45). Stewig placed fourth (13:10), Kramer placed sixth (13.40) and Miller finished ninth (16.01). It was difficult to transition from the 3200 meter run but also

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Irish track
continued from page 9 The Irish girls finished fifth in the 4x400. Webb, Gagnon, Stewig and Hoistad finished in 4:49.20. The Irish boys 4x400 was the last race of the night. Hertwig, Paumen, Andrew Schonnesen and Kalinowski finished in 3:49, second only to the Rockford team. This meets girls MVP Brynn Paumen (three firsts and a second). The boys MVP was Schonnesen (three firsts and a second). Girls Long Jump: 2. Brynn Paumen, 144 8. Kayla Hoistad, 127 Triple Jump: 1. Brynn Paumen 31 6 3. Jordan Sifferle 31 High Jump: 1. Brynn Paumen 5 4. Webb 4 10 7. Anna Thiele 4 6 8. Brown 4 6 9. Emily Rasset 44 10. Johnson 4 4 Pole Vault: 1. Jordan Sifferle 76 3. Hoistad 6 3. Rachel Borgert 6 5. Miller 5 5. Delaney Sifferle 5 5. Wolff-Herda 8. Hailey Sissel 4 Shot Put: 3. Catie Fobbe 29 4. Maddy Neu 2511 5. Lorie Elsenpeter 24 6 6. Lauren Borell 24 4 8. Alexa Gorres 23 2 9. Emma Carlson 22 6 Discus: 2. Elsenpeter 81 4. Gorres 75 5 5. Fobbe 74 7. Sadie Pingel 68 7 8. Borell 67 3 Boys Long Jump: 1. Schonnesen 20 2. Bakka 198 3. Stejskal 189 8. Jason Webb 168 9. Borell 166 Triple Jump: 1. Schonnesen 382 2. Jordan 377 4. Stejskal 3510 7. Reese 313 8. Nathan Carlson 2911 High Jump: 1. Schonnesen 6 3. Stejskal 510 7. Stokman 54 8. Blake Paumen 54 Pole Vault: 3. Johnson 9 4. Jordan 9 5. Tyler Cranston 8 6. Austin Becker 6 Shot Put: 1. Grant Davis 4011 9. Chase Swenson 332 10. Tanner Schmidt 323 Discus: 1. Davis 1164 3. Schmidt 1011 6. Swenson 8911 7. Erik Raymond 886

Baseball
continued from page 9 In our sub-section, we have conference opponent HLWW, last years No. 1 seed Dassel-Cokato, with seven starters back, Annandale and Litchfield always have pretty good squads and Paynesville is new to the sub-section and have a strong baseball tradition, Baumann said. We can be in the hunt for the sub-section championship if we play well. In the other half of the section Baumann said, Baseball power Delano (No. 3) who won five straight section titles and returns one of the best catchers in the state should be the heavy favorite in the sub-section and probably the section overall. The Irish made numerous schedule adjustments, but hope the weather turns for the better. Fans should check the schools website for updates. Varsity and JV teams include: Caughey, Gapinski, Graham and Wilson; juniors Greg Giebenhain, Goelz, McRae Haney, Redemske and Strub; sophomores Ben Elfmann, Lucas Fobbe, Damian Kaley, Brandon Lyons, Nate Maas, Nick Preisinger, Riley Scadden, Seibert, Tim Vogel and Blake Wellsted; freshmen Hunter Malachek, Alex Marquette and John Reilley. Baumann is joined by assistant coach Gerry Giebenhain and junior varsity coach Riley Decker.

Co-curricular awards
continued from page 8 Sophomores: Brooke Ankerfelt, Peyton Beehler, Brandon Borell, Kaija Johnson, Aidan Jude, Hope Kramer, Sydney Louis, Nathan Maas, Madison Neu, Bailey Prowatzke, Jack Seibert, Jordan Sifferle, Megan Webb and Olivia Wolff-Herda. Juniors: Karch Anderson, Maria Bischoff, Heather Blahut, Shania Fobbe, Jillian Goelz, Tony Goelz, Mollie Graham, McRae Haney, Hunter Hicks, Lacia Jensen, Vienna Jude, Courtney Klingelhoets, Summer Knudsen, Nathan Logeais, Madison Nelson, Andrew Nowak, Maya Ortiz, Taylor Pilger, Jennifer Pomije, Cal Redemske, Emily Rose, Brandy Seth, Charlie Stejskal, David Stokman, Dustin Strub, Jordyn Trager, Daniel Upcraft, Emily Webb, Cody Welch, Jackson Willard and Hayley Zappa. Seniors: Ashley Becker, Paige Blizil, Trevor Borell, Rachel Borgert Maggie Carey, Bryce Carlson, Landon Caughey, Grant Davis, Jay Elsenpeter, Loralie Elsenpeter, Jordan Fonteyn, Madison Gagnon, Nicholas Gapinski, Alexa Gorres, Sullivan Graham, Gerald Marquette, Kristina Paumen, Jason Pomije, Tyler Schmitz, Drew Seibert, Blair Stewig, Anna Thiele, Justin Wilson, Jessica Wohlrabe and Maria Zaske.

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MAPLE LAKE TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization of the TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE LAKE of Wright County, Minnesota, will meet at the Office of the Clerk in said Township at 7:00 PM, on Thursday, the 8th day of May, 2014, for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said Township for the year, 2014. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting and show cause of having such assessment corrected. No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his agent, shall have been notified of such complaint. Given under my hand this 17th day of April, 2014. Richard Hogan Clerk of the Town of Maple Lake (30-31c) MAPLE LAKE CITY COUNCIL January, 21, 2014 Minutes Summary A motion was made/seconded/ passed (m/s/p), Northenscold/ Geyen, to approve the agenda, with the following additions: Under Consent Agenda, j. Approval to Grant Application for Exempt Permit Gambling Premises for the Chamber of Commerce on March 21, 2014 at Maple Lake City Hall and under New Business, j. City Hall Furnace. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Dircks/ Lauer, to approve the Consent Agenda including: Approval of the December 17, 2013 Minutes; Approval of the 01-21-14 Disbursement List and December Check Register; Approval of the following Contributions and Donations: Mike and Mary Messina - $72 for Downtown Flower Baskets, Maple Lake American Legion Post 131 - $1,000 for Movies on Birch, Maple Lake American Legion Post 131 - $2,800 for Fire Department Wet Suits, Maple Lake Lions $850 for the Maple Lake Ambassadors, Approval of $1,000 Donation to the Annandale Food Shelf, and Approval of $5,000 Donation to the Maple Lake Library; Approval to Grant Application for Exempt Permit Gambling Premises for NWTS Big Woods Boss Gobblers on March 1, 2014 at the American Legion Post 131; Approval of Liquor Store Software Purchase from Zabinski Business Services, Inc. at a cost of $5,488.75; Approval of a 1 step increase for Jenny Jerome retroactive to the first payroll in 2014; Approval for Yager to attend the MN Clerks and Finance Officers Association (MCFOA) Annual Conference in St. Cloud March 18-21, 2014; Approval for Aurentz to attend MMBA Boot Camp Annual Conference in Breezy Point February 17-19, 2014; Approval of Engineers Report; and Approval to Grant Application for Exempt Permit Gambling Premises for the Chamber of Commerce on March 21, 2014 at Maple Lake City Hall. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Northenscold, to approve the 2014 Committee Appointments. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Dircks, that all committee meetings will have agendas prepared in advance and distributed to all Council members so they may attend the meeting if they desire. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock /Dircks, to approve the 2014 Miscellaneous Appointments, with the exception of the City Planner, to be discussed separately. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Dircks, to re-appoint Dean Johnson as the City Planner, with Stantec as the alternate. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Dircks, to approve payment Request #6 to SAK Construction, LLC in the amount of $138,582.58. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Dircks, to adopt Resolution R201401, ordering the Improvement, Declaring Cost to Be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for the 2014 Street Improvement Project. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Geyen, to adopt Resolution R201402, to approve the special assessment agreement for the I&I correction on the property owned by Kelly Cruikshank, 32 Linden Avenue North, PID #110-019-002090, in the amount of $1,036.00, for a 1 year assessment at an interest rate of 3%, effective as of this date. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Dircks/ Geyen, directing staff and consultants to work on the AT&T proposal and bring back the results for the Council to review and to require AT&T to enter into an escrow agreement to cover consultant costs and to cover any Utility Services costs. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Kissock/ Dircks, to approve the purchase of a new furnace/air conditioner at a cost not to exceed $15,000. All present voted in favor. A motion was m/s/p, Dircks/ Geyen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. All present voted in favor. Attest, City Clerk/Treasurer A copy of the entire minutes is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk or a copy is available on the Citys website at www.ci.maple-lakemn.us CORINNA TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that Corinna Township Planning Commission/ Board of Adjustment will convene Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 7:00 PM at Corinna Town Hall to conduct the following public hearing(s): Conditional Use Permit/Land Alteration for the movement of greater than 50 cubic yards (est. 400 cu yds) of earth and materials in a shoreland district. Applicant: Russell and Patricia Mittelstaedt. Property address: 11187 Hoyer Ave NW. Sec/Twp/Range: 2-121-027. Parcel number(s): 206066000510, 206066000491, 206066000492. Variance to add a 16' x 21.33' bonus room and porch addition with a 10/12 roof pitch, dormer and stairway leading to ground above a recently approved dwelling addition 60 ft from Sugar Lake (min. 75 ft required), within a bluff (min. 30 ft setback required), 35 ft from the centerline of a township road (65 ft required), and 6.9 ft from a septic tank (10 ft required). Applicant: Mark Mengelkoch. Property address: 11325 Hollister Avenue NW, Maple Lake. Sec/Twp/Range: 2-121-027. Parcel number(s): 206056004130. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to the Township. Application information and a staff report are available for viewing at www.hometownplanning. com (staff report typically 5-7 days prior to the hearing date). A quorum of the Town Board may be present at the meeting, but will not hold deliberations or make any decisions. Ben Oleson, Zoning Administrator, Corinna Township MAPLE LAKE TOWNSHIP April 15, 2014 Minutes The regular meeting of the Maple Lake Township Board was called to order by Chairman Gerry Giebenhain at 7:00 p.m. Supervisors Ronald Wolff and Mike Elsenpeter, Treasurer Judy Neumann and Clerk Dick Hogan were present. The minutes of the March 18 meeting were read by Chairman Giebenhain. As no additions or corrections were noted, a motion was offered by Elsenpeter, seconded by Wolff, to accept as read. Carried 3-0. Bids for gravel hauling and dust control were opened and read as follows: Two bids were received for dust control- Envirotech bid calcium chloride 38% @ .96 per gallon delivered and applied. Central Minnesota Dust Control bid magnesium chloride 30% @ .85 per gallon delivered and applied. A motion was offered by Wolff to accept the bid from Central Minnesota Dust Control for application 2014, seconded by Giebenhain. Carried 3-0. One bid was received for gravel hauling from T & S Trucking of Buffalo, Inc. Loading and hauling Class 5 gravel to Township roads @ $4.30 per yard on a two-year contract. A motion was offered by Wolff, seconded by Giebenhain, to accept the bid from T & S Trucking at $4.30 per yard. Carried 3-0. Mary Rudd, 4567 Baked Ave. NW, requested board approval of a conditional permit to operate a luxury boarding, training, doggy daycare and grooming facility. The facility will include a building of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. with fencing and the boarding of about 25 to 40 dogs. After review of the proposal and location of the kennel, a motion was offered by Wolff, seconded by Giebenhain, to approve to Wright County Planning. Carried 3-0. Robert Hollis, 2517 62nd Street NW, requested approval of a variance to allow replacement of the existing sewer with a new system 6 feet from the road right-of-way and 6.3 feet from the west side of the lot line. After review of the plans, a motion was offered by Wolff, seconded by Elsenpeter, to approve the request to Wright County Planning. Carried 3-0. Supervisor Elsenpeter stated he was resigning his position as supervisor immediately and would have his resignation submitted to the Township on April 16. He then proceeded to exit the meeting. All warrants were paid as presented. As no additional business was brought before the board, Chairman Giebenhain adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Dick Hogan, Clerk

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Garage Sale
Large garage sale 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at 921 Forest City Blvd. NW Maple Lake. See ad on Craigs List. (f31) Thurs., Fri. and Sat., May 15-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hand and power tools, ladders, garden tools, books, HH misc., toys & games, bikes. Cash only/No checks. 2750 Grover Ave. NW, Maple Lake. 4 mi. south of town on Cty. Rd. 7, left onto 25th St. NW/Cty. Rd. 132, mile to Grover Ave. NW (left turn). Dead ends at the house. (31-33p)

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Full-Time Electric Utility Dispatcher

Wright-Hennepin Electric, a progressive electric distribution cooperative, is seeking a qualified person to fill a full-time, 3rd shift (10 p.m.-8 a.m.) dispatch position. Individuals must be available to work every-other-weekend and some holidays. Duties include taking outage calls, dispatching W-H and other utility crews and performing data entry duties. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced computer environment, possess good customer service skills and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Email resume to plarson@whe.org or mail to Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, P.O. Box 330, Rockford, MN 55373. EOE

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(Clockwise, from top left) Scott Jordan and Sadie Pingel pose for a caricature artist during post prom. Ben Brinza shows off the 40-inch TV he won as the first person to get a blackout in a game of bingo. Spencer Ogden, Ashley Becker, Hunter Hicks, Kirsten Kubian, Brinza and Brittany Kaiser react to the hypnosis-induced thought of being on a roller coaster. Ashley Becker asks hypnotist Terry Davolt, Who farted? as Ogden, Gabe Hance, Kubian and Hicks react to the smell. For more photos from the post-prom festivities, visit www.maplelakemessenger.com (Photos by Sandy Becker)

Sentencings
continued from page 3 Rollag, Robbin Kay, 49, of Buffalo, sentenced April 20 for Felony Neglect or Endangerment of a Child to a stay of imposition for five years on conditions of probation, serve 30 days jail, pay $500 fine plus surcharges, pay restitution, complete cognitive skill training, have no contact with victim or victim's family, provide DNA sample, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, undergo an anger management assessment and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Triplett, Dylan Daniel, 21, of Montrose, sentenced April 24 for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to a stay of imposition for five years on conditions of probation, serve 60 days jail, pay $200 fine plus surcharges, undergo a chemical dependency assessment and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, provide DNA sample, complete cognitive behavior program, obtain permission before leaving the state, submit to random searches, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge McPherson. Wagner, Peter Joseph, 33, of Buffalo, sentenced April 21 for Felony Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree to a stay of imposition for five years on conditions of probation, serve 30 days jail, pay $300 fine plus surcharges, pay $75 public defender co-payment, complete cognitive skill training, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, provide DNA sample, pay restitution, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Whitfield, Joshua Ray, 19, of Rockford, sentenced April 22 for Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud to a stay of execution for five years on conditions of probation, serve 90 days jail, pay $100 fine plus surcharges, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, provide DNA sample, complete cognitive skill training, have no contact with victim, pay restitution, obtain permission before leaving the state, undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced for Felony Theft to a stay of execution for ten years on conditions of probation, serve 90 days jail, pay $85 surcharges, have no contact with victim, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, follow above conditions. Sentenced for Misdemeanor Assault in the Fifth Degree to 90 days jail, pay $85 surcharges. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Wolney, Justin Michael, 26, of Maple Lake, sentenced April 21 for Gross Misdemeanor Violation of an Order for Protection to 365 days jail, $3000 fine; 250 days stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 115 days jail, pay $300 fine plus surcharges, pay $75 public defender co-payment, abide by any outstanding order for protection/harassment order/no contact order, have no contact with victim, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, undergo domestic abuse treatment and follow all recommendations, undergo a psychological evaluation and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney.

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