June 4, 2014

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*All-City Garage
Sale is Saturday
*Flag-retirement
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Dairy princesses to
visit library June 16
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Dollar General
moves forward
with plans for
Maple Lake store
Dollar General is moving
forward with plans for a store
in Maple Lake, at the corner of
Spruce Avenue and Minnesota
Highway 55.
The Maple Lake City Coun-
cil reached a purchase agree-
ment on Aug. 20 with the
Overland Group, the premier
land agent for Dollar General,
for the sale of a city-owned lot
at that location for $100,000.
Overland Group and the
city closed on the property on
Friday. The building permit is
currently being processed with
the building inspector.
Representatives for the
Overland Group and/or Dollar
General were unavailable for
comment and no other infor-
mation was available prior to
deadline time.
Maple Lake
Automotive
closes its doors
A longtime staple in Maple
Lake has closed its doors.
Maple Lake Automotive
closed May 21, after serving
the area since 1969, when
Irene Hudek and her late hus-
band, Roger Niedzielski, pur-
chased the business from
Frank Baert. It moved to its
current location behind
Rogers BP Amoco 24 years
ago.
Hudek said she is keeping
her options open regarding the
business and building that
housed it.
Farewell to the Kings:
page 3
Senior awards night:
page 6
Softball season ends:
page 9
by John Holler
Correspondent
It has been several months in
the making but, when Wright
County residents go online to
www.co.wright.mn.us starting
June 9, theyre going to see a very
different county website. The in-
tention of eventually going as pa-
perless as possible and allowing
the Internet to serve as the primary
conduit between residents and
county government will begin to
become a reality.
Wright County Information
Technology Director Bill Swing
made a presentation to the Wright
County Board of Commissioners
at its May 27 meeting, re-affirming
that change is coming. The first in
many steps along the way in this
process will be updating and up-
grading the county website, which
has remained virtually unchanged
since the county first went online
in the mid-90s.
When our citizens enter our
website on Monday, June 9,
theyre going to see a completely
redesigned website, Swing said.
It will be intuitive. It will be easier
to access information. The point
Id like to make is that, while
weve redesigned the site, any-
thing you can or cannot find on the
old (site), you will be able to find
or not find on the new website
with one exception the county
board function.
The county board has been an
integral component of the change.
When four new commissioners
joined the board in 2013, one of
the first complaints was the static
nature of the website and the dis-
connect it seemed to have with
county residents. Since the begin-
ning of the year, county board
meetings have been streamed live
over the website and, when the
new site launches, residents will be
able to access a complete set of
board minutes, the current board
agenda and supporting materials
that the commissioners use to
make decisions at board meetings.
Swing pointed out that, while
the site will look different imme-
diately, fully upgrading the website
will take time. It will need to incor-
porate the many departments
within county government to cre-
ate more transparency and allow
residents to easily access the infor-
mation they currently need to
show up at the county courthouse
to obtain.
The real work of the website
starts now, Swing said. It really
requires engagement from the de-
partments. The redesigned site sit-
uates us with toolsets that will take
us into the future. What it really re-
quires is a joint effort. This site will
be very strategic as we move into
the future. Delivery of services
from government in general will
be more reliant on the Internet. If
we do our work correctly, we
should minimize the need for tax-
payers to come into the govern-
ment center.
While the look of the website
will come overnight (June 8 into
June 9), Swing cautioned it re-
mains a work in progress that will,
in the end, revolutionize how the
county interacts with its residents.
In other business, the board:
Read a letter from the Min-
nesota Department of Transporta-
tion saying the state is endorsing
the plan for cities to sign off on a
joint-powers agreement with the
Trailblazer transit system, effec-
tively bringing an end to the five-
month saga that has played out
since the start of the year regarding
the status of the countys transit
program. Effective July 1, Wright
County will technically be out of
the transit business and the River
Riders program will be allowed to
expire.
Recognized a pair of officers
from the sheriffs department and
their K9 partners for their perform-
ance at the National Detector Dog
Competition. The competition
tests police dogs for their ability to
smell out things such as explosives
and drugs including marijuana, co-
caine, methamphetamine and
heroin. Typically, Wright County
drug canines dont go to national
competitions because of the travel
expense, but this years competi-
tion was at the Minneapolis-St.
Paul International Airport, so the
competition was in Minnesota. Of
70 pairs, Deputy Daniel Cotton
and his K9 partner, Saber, finished
fifth and Deputy Joshua Tester and
his K9 partner, Vader, finished
eighth. As a team, they finished
second overall in the competition.
The K9 unit was instituted in 1979
under former Sheriff Darrell Wolff
and the dogs have been critical in
making drug discoveries in vehi-
cles, on suspects and in homes in
which search warrants have been
executed.
New Wright County website to launch Monday
by Gabe Licht
Editor
Efforts are underway to create
a Maple Lake-Silver Creek chap-
ter of Women of Today and new
members are needed to make that
happen.
Melissa Baxter-Lesniak lives in
Silver Creek but has been a mem-
ber of the Big Lake Women of
Today chapter for several years.
She saw a need for the group
closer to home and decided to start
making that a reality.
So far, the group is halfway to
reaching the 10-member mark
needed to charter a chapter.
That hasnt stopped them from
being active. They hosted about 20
kids at an Easter egg hunt on Palm
Sunday and are currently con-
tributing to community garden ef-
forts.
Some of our members started
partnering with Silver Creek Com-
munity Church to build a commu-
nity garden, Baxter-Lesniak said.
We have five square foot garden-
ing boxes. (Pastor) Luke
(Baehr) came up with the idea and
I happily volunteered for it. Thats
what were working on currently.
Baxter-Lesniak also said that
the group was among the many
people who supported the commu-
nity playground in Silver Creek.
So what is Women of Today?
The three tenants of the organ-
ization are community service, so-
cial fellowship and growth by
mentoring others in leadership
skills, Baxter-Lesniak said.
Any woman at least 18 years
old may join the group, which can
introduce them to new friends,
teach leadership skills and help
them help their community
through voluntary contributions.
Women of Today chapters have
helped with food drives, the Relay
for Life, local donations, festivals
and other efforts.
As for a time commitment, the
group has one meeting per month.
The day and time of that meeting
will be determined by a majority
vote once there are enough mem-
bers to become a chapter. The local
Women of Today will become ac-
tive in more events as the group
grows and members will be able to
choose if they are able to partici-
pate in every activity or maybe just
once a year.
Baxter-Lesniak is personally
very involved at every level.
Women of Today
continued on page 3
(Top) Class president Drew Seibert addresses his classmates as they graduated from Maple Lake High School on Friday
evening. (Middle) Trevor Borell shakes the hand of school board member Ben Elsenpeter after receiving his diploma.
(Above) The class of 2014 moves their tassels to signify the completion of their high school careers. (Photos by Gabe Licht)
We are
like stars
Wanted:
Women
of Today
members
by Gabe Licht
Editor
Friday night marked the last
time 63 seniors at Maple Lake
High School would gather to-
gether in an official capacity, as
they graduated from the school
that has played such a large role
in their lives.
If you think about it, weve
spent more time here than in our
homes, class secretary Hailey
Sisell said. In fact, weve spent
12,870 hours here, weve used
more than 1,850 pencils and
eaten 2,100 delicious school
lunches.
Class president Drew Seibert
talked about what their time in
school had taught the class.
This school has given us the
opportunity to learn not only
book lessons, but life lessons: in-
tangible things such as responsi-
bility, perseverance,
determination and work ethic. As
we prepare to enter the real
world, the value of these lessons
is incomparable.
Class vice president Justin
Wilson mentioned some of the
overcome challenges by name.
As the years went by, we
worked our way up the totem
pole by dealing with the infa-
mous Durst A-through-J multi-
ple-choice tests; listening to all
the stories about Mr. Ks cat
daughter, Chloe; and Mrs. Wurm
talking about how her whale cof-
fee cup somehow swam away.
Nobody really knows where that
cup went, but she still thinks I
have it, Wilson said.
Now that he and his class-
mates have reached the top of
one totem pole, theyll be starting
from the bottom on another.
We worked our way all the
way to the top in this school and,
next year, its right back to the
bottom, Wilson continued. Life
will be full of these ups and
downs and I have no doubt in my
mind that when any of us are at
the bottom, we will be able to
work our way right back to the
top.
Coming back from being
knocked down is true glory, Wil-
son said, quoting Vince Lom-
bardi.
The class has been able to
achieve that glory together.
Its been a phenomenal jour-
ney growing up with all of you,
Seibert said. We experienced a
lot together as a family. Not every
graduating class can say they are
as close as we were.
Sisell said it will be difficult to
say goodbye because of how
close the class is. As a small
class, they went through the try-
ing time of losing a classmate.
County board
continued on page 3
Graduation
continued on page 7
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June 4, 2014
Greetings,
Thank you to all the people
who attended recent Memorial
Day events in the area. It was great
to see so many familiar faces and I
was proud to be there!
I appreciate that people in
Wright County took the time to
honor our veterans who made the
ultimate sacrifice in the name of
liberty. It astounds me every time
I think about it.
As for legislative news, the
2014 session recently concluded
and here is a look at what tran-
spired:
Scaling Back Taxes
I respect hardworking taxpay-
ers and joined my Republican col-
leagues by voting unanimously
against Democrats unnecessary
$2.4 billion increase to our taxes
and fees so they could increase our
All Funds spending by $1,500 for
every man, woman and child in
Minnesota. It was just a few years
ago when Republicans solved a $5
billion budget deficit without rais-
ing taxes and decisions we made
that year ultimately created a
budget surplus.
Democrats took a markedly
different approach and ended up
taking too much money from Min-
nesotans last year. Those of us in
the minority advocated giving it
back to hardworking taxpayers. As
a result, the House voted to repeal
Democrats new taxes on ware-
housing, telecommunications and
commercial equipment repairs this
legislative session. That is an im-
provement, but around $2 billion
in unnecessary Democrat tax/fee
increases remain on the books.
Caring for Citizens
House Republicans took the
lead and demonstrated that caring
for Minnesotas most vulnerable is
a priority, prompting Democrats to
modify their budget. That action
by Republicans secured a full 5-
percent rate increase for caregivers
for the disabled and older Min-
nesotans.
Putting People First
We in the minority put public
service before self service. In fact,
we voted unanimously in opposi-
tion to the Democrats widely con-
troversial proposals for a $90
million office building for politi-
cians and legislation designed to
give lawmakers a pay raise.
Addressing Health Care
We had a strong health care
system in Minnesota before De-
mocrats spent $160 million to
launch Obamacare in Minnesota
(MNsure).
Billboard lighting
Question: I would like to
know if there are installation re-
quirements for billboard lighting.
The new billboard lights are
blinding drivers. Sometimes, you
cannot see oncoming traffic,
pedestrians or animals. There are
sign companies that do this with-
out this problem. How would you
contact the people who install
them to let them know this prob-
lem exists?
Answer: I am not personally
aware of all of the specific instal-
lation requirements for billboard
lighting, but I do know they cant
be a traffic hazard at any rate.
Generally, the Minnesota Depart-
ment of Transportation (MnDOT)
handles those situations. Any time
there is a situation like that, it
would be a good idea to notify
them. They will check it out and
take the appropriate action.
There have been times that I
personally spoke with the ones
who put up lights that were blind-
ing to traffic and they voluntarily
took them down; however, I still
recommend contacting the near-
est MnDOT office and letting
them know about the specific lo-
cations you are referring to. I sup-
pose you also could let the sign
company know that it is creating
a traffic hazard and see what they
will do. Sometimes the contact in-
formation is part of the billboard.
If you are driving and you ob-
serve a lighting hazard of any
kind, slow down immediately, be-
cause it is a hazard. Dont look di-
rectly at the light. We cant
control the hazards, but we can
control how we react to them.
If you have any questions con-
cerning traffic related laws or is-
sues 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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Trooper
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Dear neighbor,
The 2014 Legislative Session
is now over. While Im proud of
the work I was able to accomplish
especially as the co-chair of the
bipartisan Small Business Caucus
I found the session to be a diffi-
cult one for the job providers
overall.
As a member of the minority
party in the legislature, its often
difficult to get any legislation
passed. However, I was able to
work on two major pieces of leg-
islation that became law, repeal-
ing the business-to-business taxes
and the I-94 expansion.
REPEALING THE
B2B TAXES
After hearing from a multitude
of small business owners from
across Minnesota, repealing the
business-to-business taxes en-
acted by the Democrat majority
in 2013 became a top priority of
the Small Business Caucus for
2014. Once the 2014 Legislative
Session began, I authored a bill
and testified before the Tax Com-
mittee to repeal all three of the
business-to-business sales taxes
on the labor to repair commer-
cial/industrial equipment,
telecommunications machinery
and equipment, and warehousing
and storage services. Im happy
to report all three of those taxes
were repealed!
I-94 EXPANSION
ROGERS TO ST. MICHAEL
I authored a bill to expand I-
94 from four lanes to six from the
Rogers exit to the St. Michael
exit. With bipartisan cooperation
at the federal, state and local lev-
els, MnDOT announced that this
expansion, slated to begin July 1,
would be included in the Corri-
dors of Commerce funding plan.
I was thankful that my service on
the Transportation Finance Com-
mittee resulted in raising the pri-
ority for I-94, which is critical for
the economic growth of our com-
munity.
INCOME TAX HIKES
Unfortunately, much of what
passed out of the past two legisla-
tive sessions was not good for
small businesses and the people
they employ. For example, the
new income tax increases hits
small and midsized businesses
particularly hard.
Legislative
update
by Rep. Marion ONeill
Minnesotan
in Training
by Gabe Licht, Editor
In case you missed Brutes
Bleat last week, I took another
step toward becoming a true Min-
nesotan over the Memorial Day
weekend.
First it was moving here, put-
ting my name on a mortgage here
and getting a Minnesota license.
But this latest achievement is
probably the most important to
date.
Yup, I finally got a Minnesota
fishing license and I caught my
first fish.
Not to toot my own horn, but,
toot, toot, it was the biggest of
the day. Yeah, we were trolling for
walleyes, and Sarahs the only one
who caught one of those, but I was
the one who reeled in a 3-plus-
pound walleye. I probably should
have weighed it and measured it,
but then it wouldnt be a true fish
story, right? Even a native Iowan
knows that.
Harold mentioned in his
Bleat that I was outfishing him.
Im sure thats not the case any-
more. In case you didnt notice by
the absence of the Bleat,
Harolds off this week fishing on
Lake of the Woods. Fishing up
there is also on my list, but I think
I should stick to lakes where I can
see the shore from the boat for a
while. After all, thats all weve
got in Iowa!
On another, more important
note, Id like to reflect on the real
reason for Memorial Day. Too
many veterans have literally given
their all for us to forget about
them.
While many of us think year-
round of the loved ones we have
lost, its good to set aside a day
dedicated specifically to remem-
ber all the military men and
women this country has lost.
For me, I think specifically of
my uncle Freddy. Unfortunately, I
never had the privilege of meeting
him as he was killed by friendly
fire in Vietnam. I will never fully
comprehend how and why he was
taken from our family before I had
the chance to meet him.
Even though I never met him,
Ive always felt a connection to
him. The photo my mom has of
him shows a slight curl in his hair,
a characteristic he and I shared. I
know that may seem like a silly
connection but, since all I have to
remember him by is that photo
and the flag that once draped his
casket, I will always identify with
the uncle I never knew in that way.
Several other relatives passed
after their service to this country.
I think of them often, especially
on Memorial Day. Im glad that
Maple Lake takes the time to put
together a thoughtful observance
of those who have served and are
no longer with us.
On a much happier note, Im
very proud of the class of 2014. In
addition to receiving their diplo-
mas on Friday, many of them re-
ceived awards and scholarships.
This is a testament to their hard
work and dedication. It is also in-
dicative of a community that val-
ues education. Parents have
instilled the ethics that have
helped their children be success-
ful. Community organizations,
and the school itself, are also com-
mitted to the success of students
beyond their high school years, as
evidenced by the thousands of
dollars in scholarships.
Congratulations on this accom-
plishment. Whether you enter the
workforce or head to college,
never stop setting goals for your-
self and working to achieve them.
Readers are invited to take part in discussions of interest to the Maple Lake community. All letters to the editor must be signed and must include the writers address and telephone
number or email address. Letters of private thanks, solicitation, petition and those containing libelous material will not be published. The Messenger reserves the right to edit all letters.
Letters
Can a Common Joe replace
Michele Bachmann?
Michele Bachmann is consid-
ered to be one of the most radical
members of Congress. Now that
she is retiring, we should rally be-
hind an individual that will not
succumb to petty politics or corpo-
rate interests. This person is Joe
Perske.
Since 2010, I have volunteered
in the efforts to try and oust
Michele Bachmann, both when
Tarryl Clark (2010) and Jim
Graves (2012) made great efforts
to defeat her. After I was first con-
tacted by the Perske campaign, I
came to realize that he would be a
great leader for the Sixth Congres-
sional District, and I am proud to
have voted for Perske at the DFL
Sixth Congressional District Con-
vention.
Unlike Bachmann, Perske rises
above partisan politics and empty
rhetoric in order to achieve goals
that benefit his constituents. He
has proven this multiple times,
both as a city council member and
as the Mayor of Sartell, and his
commitment to public service
began years ago when he first
began teaching middle school and
coaching girls soccer.
Perske is a pragmatic Com-
mon Joe that understands the
needs of Minnesotans and he will
push for policies that will directly
benefit his constituents, including
improvements to infrastructure,
funding of education, protecting
and improving the Affordable
Care Act (ACA) and preserving
the social safety net.
As a college student, I know
that Perske will also work to help
improve the outlook for young
Americans, a group that has been
increasingly burdened by a lack-
luster job market and unsustain-
able debt.
The time is now to elect Joe
Perske to Congress. As more
Americans are getting tired of par-
tisan politics and Tea Party-spon-
sored agendas, such as repealing
the ACA and obstructing jobs bills,
we need someone that represents
the populace. If elected, Perske
will reach across the aisle to
achieve progress and he will al-
ways act with the best interests of
ordinary Americans in mind, as
opposed to the lobbyists, the rich
and those very few who belong to
the Top 1 Percent.
Ronald Dixon
U of M student, Blaine
This is the time of the year
when I pay particular attention to
Neighbor, since there is a very
good likelihood that his bringing
out lake things will result in some-
one getting wet. Unfortunately,
this year, he put his dock and pon-
toon boat in while we were in the
Big City. He left a few pallets
missing from the dock and I
hoped someone would fall in.
Nothing happened.
I skipped a couple exercise
classes and, as a replacement ex-
ercise, I levered my dock into the
water with a post from an old
dock. The work was even more
tiring than class, and afforded me
the opportunity to see someone
get wet. Me.
I have a long history of falling
into lakes. It started in my callow
youth while visiting in Texas.
Moss got me sliding into a river.
Then at Scout Camp, I fell into an
icky green pond. Scouts had a tra-
dition of getting really dirty and
smelly for a week, so I fit right in.
Once, while water skiing, I
tried to remove weeds from the
outboard and lost my balance. I
dove over the motor. Friend John
said, Why did you dive in? I had
to admit that it was inadvertent
and I just tried to make the best of
it.
On a wilderness camping trip,
while brushing my teeth, I found
out how slippery granite becomes
when moistened with toothpaste,
and slid into the lake. I didn't fall,
but my feet were well submerged
when I stopped sliding, at the edge
of a dropoff.
There were a lot more inci-
dents, but I just wanted to show
that I can pick on myself as well
as Neighbor, when he hasn't pro-
vided me with new episodes.
Back to the dock incident. This
was the day to put in the dock and
the pontoon boat, using Daughter-
in-law and her Tahoe, since my
Bronco recently rusted its springs
off. My exercise routine was
going well. I selected just the right
combination of concrete blocks to
support the end of the wheeled
section. The job was nearly com-
plete. I didn't notice one of the dis-
carded blocks behind my feet and
I did a back dive into the water. It
was a nice dive. Neighbor would
have given me a 7 on it. Wife
wondered how she'd get me out if
I didn't float. It was shallow, so my
cap stayed dry.
After my hot shower, we re-
trieved the boat from its shed, took
it to the beach, launched it and it
wouldn't start. We took it in for re-
pairs, and came home. That hap-
pens almost every year.
A day shot without achieving
my goal. And one more soaking to
add to my lake history.
The
Retiree
by Jerry Hoem
Marion ONeill
continued on page 10
Joe McDonald
Views from
the Capitol
by Rep. Joe McDonald
320-401-1300
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We also have locations in Watkins (320-764-7400)
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Call now for an appointment!
June 4, 2014
Members of the Maple Lake
community bade farewell
to the Rev. Steve and
Becky King Saturday
evening at The Pines Bar
and Grill. The Kings have
moved to Oakdale to con-
tinue working with Sola
Publishing. They have
spent several years of liv-
ing in Maple Lake and
being involved at Holy
Cross Lutheran Church
and Maple Lake Commu-
nity Theater, as charter
members. Members of both
entities and the community
at large joined the Kings for
a time of fellowship and
cake, along with karaoke, a
longtime favorite of com-
munity theater members.
(Photo by Diannna Lidberg)
On May 27, Joseph Allen Bent-
ley, 31, of Monticello, was arrested
in Monticello on Wright County
warrants for second-degree DWI
and criminal vehicular operation.
On May 27, Matthew Richard
Minnich, 32, of Howard Lake, was
arrested in Hennepin County on a
Wright County warrant for first-
degree burglary.
On May 27, Thomas Kevin
Saengchanthalath, 20, of Al-
bertville, was arrested in Sherburne
County on a Wright County war-
rant for domestic assault.
On May 28, Ryan Donald
Eaton, 26, of Maple Lake, was ar-
rested in Maple Lake Township on
a Wright County warrant for fifth-
degree controlled substance viola-
tion.
On May 28, Conrad Christo-
pher Kwatera, 26, of St. Michael,
was charged with felony assault.
On May 28, Micheal Anthony
Sparks, 38, of Annandale, was ar-
rested in Annandale on a Wright
County warrant for violation of a
no contact order.
On May 28, Tobias Osric
Smith, 34, of Monticello, was ar-
rested in Monticello Township on
a Minnesota Department of Cor-
rections warrant for parole viola-
tion.
On May 28, Travis Paul
Christopher Padgett, 26, of Monti-
cello, was arrested in Hennepin
County on Wright County war-
rants for theft and check forgery.
On May 28, Jacquana Shunte
Marie Gray, 18, of Cokato, was ar-
rested in Cokato Township on a
Wright County warrant for fifth-
degree assault.
On May 29, Adam Eldon
Switala, 24, of Monticello, was ar-
rested in Clearwater on a Wright
County warrant for first-degree
burglary.
On May 29, Melinda Ann Cun-
ningham, 34, of Monticello, was
arrested in Monticello on the
charges of second-degree DWI
and child endangerment.
On May 29, Heidi Alyssa An-
derson, 35, of Monticello, was
charged with misdemeanor assault.
On May 29, Taralynn Marie
Magnuson, 33, of Annandale, was
charged with misdemeanor assault.
On May 29, Randy Melvin
Cuka, 35, of Hanover, was charged
with misdemeanor domestic as-
sault.
On May 30, Alyssa Marie
Jarecki, 24, of Delano, was ar-
rested in Stearns County on a
Wright County warrant for third-
degree refusal to test.
On May 30, Tyson Jaquan Jer-
maine, 20, of Clearwater, was ar-
rested in Buffalo on a Wright
County warrant for theft.
On May 30, Christopher
Matthew Rood, 41, of Montrose,
was arrested in Montrose for third-
degree DWI.
On May 31, Tamra Elizabeth
Schellenberg, 46, of Rockford, was
arrested in Buffalo for second-de-
gree DWI.
On May 31, Chelsea Elizabeth
Roley, 24, of Monticello, was ar-
rested in Monticello on a Wright
County warrant for fifth-degree as-
sault.
On May 31, Robert Joseph
Smith, 36, of Buffalo, was arrested
in Buffalo on Roseau County war-
rants.
On June 1, Jennifer Frances
Gordon, 33, of Clearwater, was ar-
rested in Monticello on third-de-
gree DWI.
There were 25 property-dam-
age accidents, seven personal-in-
jury accidents, five hit-and-run
accidents and 11 car-deer acci-
dents.
There were four arrests for
DWI, zero underage-consumption
arrests, zero school bus stop arm
violations and 77 tickets for mis-
cellaneous traffic violations re-
ported this week.
Bidne, Benjamin Jerome, 32,
of Hanover, sentenced May 23 for
Misdemeanor Careless Driving to
90 days jail, $400 fine; 90 days
stayed for one year on conditions
of probation, pay $400 fine plus
surcharges, complete a Level II
driving program, have no use or
possession of alcohol or non-pre-
scription drugs, have no same or
similar violations. Sentenced by
Judge Halsey.
Boyle, David Robert, 26, of
Buffalo, sentenced May 28 for
Probation Violations for Felony
Controlled Substance Crime in the
Fifth Degree to 90 days jail. Sen-
tenced by Judge Davis.
Delare, Matthew Patrick, 41, of
Cokato, sentenced May 22 for
Misdemeanor Possession of Small
Amount of Marijuana in a Motor
Vehicle to 90 days jail, $1,000
fine; 80 days, $850 stayed for one
year on conditions of probation,
serve 10 days jail, pay $150 fine
plus surcharges, pay $75 public
defender co-payment, have no use
or possession of alcohol or non-
prescription drugs, submit to ran-
dom testing, undergo a chemical
dependency evaluation and follow
all recommendations, provide
DNA sample, have no same or
similar violations. Sentenced by
Judge Mottl.
Fischer, Mary Dorthea, 52, of
Annandale, sentenced May 23 for
Probation Violations for Obstruct-
ing Legal Process to two days jail.
Sentenced by Judge Halsey.
Liveringhouse, Matthew Luke,
44, of Buffalo, sentenced May 23
for Misdemeanor Fourth Degree
DWI to 90 days jail, $500 fine; 86
days stayed for one year on condi-
tions of probation, serve four days
jail, pay $400 fine plus surcharges,
have no same or similar violations.
Odegaard, Michael Robert, 25,
of Rockford, sentenced May 21
for Felony Assault in the Third
Degree to a stay of imposition for
five years on conditions of proba-
tion, serve 20 days jail, pay $100
fine plus surcharges, pay $75 pub-
lic defender co-payment, obtain
permission before leaving the
state, undergo domestic abuse
counseling and follow all recom-
mendations, have no use or pos-
session of alcohol or non-prescrip-
tion drugs, submit to random
testing, have no use or possession
of firearms or dangerous weapons,
provide DNA sample, undergo a
chemical dependency evaluation
and follow all recommendations,
Sentenced by Judge Mottl.
Omurwa, Moffat Oresi, 30, of
St. Michael, sentenced May 22 for
Gross Misdemeanor Second De-
gree DWI to 365 days jail, $500
fine; 325 days stayed for three
years on conditions of probation,
serve 40 days jail, pay $500 fine
plus surcharges, complete chemi-
cal dependency relapse treatment
and follow all recommendations,
attend Awareness Panel for Im-
paired Drivers, have no use or
possession of alcohol or non-pre-
scription drugs, submit to random
testing, attend a support group,
serve 80 days on electronic home
monitoring, have no same or sim-
ilar violations. Sentenced by Judge
Halsey.
Robinson, Matthias David, 25,
of Monticello, sentenced May 23
for Probation Violations for Gross
Misdemeanor Domestic Assault to
seven 48 hour weekends in jail.
Swanson, Angeline Marie, 32,
of Albertville, sentenced May 27
for Gross Misdemeanor Second
Degree DWI to 365 days jail, $20
fine; 355 days stayed for two years
on conditions of probation, serve
10 days jail, pay $200 fine plus
surcharges, have no use or posses-
sion of alcohol or non-prescription
drugs, submit to random testing,
serve 20 days on electronic home
monitoring, complete a Level II
driving program, attend Aware-
ness Panel for Impaired Drivers,
Sentenced by Judge Strand.
Tessmer, Jennifer Joy, 32, of
South Haven, sentenced May 28
for Probation Violations for
Felony Controlled Substance
Crime in the Fifth Degree to 90
days jail. Sentenced by Judge
Strand.
Sentencings
May 30 Wright County
Attorneys report
June 2 Wright County
Sheriffs report
County board
continued from page 1
Community bids farewell to Kings
Laid over discussion pertain-
ing to an appraisal of the machin-
ery inside the abandoned compost
facility, with the purpose of selling
the equipment either to an indus-
try that can use it or for scrap
metal. The question is over the cost
of the appraisal, which is currently
at a minimum price of $2,400.
Commissioner Mark Daleiden
said the board shouldnt even con-
sider approval until it sees a con-
tract proposal.
Authorized the final payment
of $30,504 to Mathiowetz Con-
struction for final completion of a
$8.3 million project on County
State Aid Highway 3 from the
south end of the City of Cokato to
the south county line.
Set a committee of the whole
meeting for 11 a.m. Monday, June
23, to discuss the direction the
county wants to provide depart-
ment heads as the process to set the
2015 county budget and levy be-
gins over the summer months.
Signed off on a request from
Silver Creek Township to acquire
a tax-forfeit property, which is al-
lowed under state law when the
conveyance of the deed is for a
public use.
Approved the rezoning of 21
acres of land in Rockford Town-
ship from Ag-Residential and B-2
Residential-Recreational to the
Ag-Residential designation, which
means the land can be developed
into separate parcels.
Rapala USA, a member of
the Rapala VMC Corporation, the
worlds leading fishing tackle
manufacturer, has announced Ras-
sat Outdoor Group of Maple Lake,
Minnesota as the companys 2013
sales agency of the year.
Rassat Outdoor Group, an in-
dependent team of sales profes-
sionals with more than 150 years
of combined experience, has been
an important player in driving in-
creased sales and creating valuable
connections with Rapalas retail
and distributor partners in key
markets throughout the Midwest.
The company has also displayed a
talent for finding innovative ways
to merchandise Rapala and Re-
spected Rapala Brands products.
Were thrilled to recognize
Rassat Outdoor Group as our 2013
sales agency of the year, said
Travis Tuma, national sales man-
ager at Rapala USA. The com-
panys tireless enthusiasm and pas-
sion for the outdoor industry has
helped us equip anglers across the
country with Rapala and Re-
spected Rapala Brands best-in-
class products, in turn helping
them catch bigger, better fish year
after year.
Rapala USA has also named
Sam McSharry, salesperson at
Rassat Outdoor Group, as the Ra-
pala sales representative of the
year for his success in the Wiscon-
sin sales territory.
Its an honor to be selected as
Rapalas top sales representative
for 2013, McSharry said. As an
avid angler myself, Im excited to
have the opportunity to represent
Rapala and the Respected Rapala
Brands and look forward to con-
tinuing to build successful rela-
tionships with all of my accounts.
Rassat Outdoor Group is named
Rapalas 2013 sales agency of the year
Two area boutique stores
joined together to support True
Friends - Camp Friendship and
Camp Courage. All Things Good,
Inc., of Annandale, and A Wreath
of Franklin, of Buffalo, used their
creative talents to host the Ex-
press Yourself Style Show at
Classic Hall in Annandale.
The event featured 15 models
wearing styles provided by Jim
King, of All Things Good, and
Sue Anderson, of A Wreath of
Franklin. Guests were able to
view the modeled clothing and
purchase them after in a mini-
boutique. The Friendship Auxil-
iary generously provided food and
beverages for guests. One lucky
attendee won a spa day provided
by local businesses.
Proceeds from the event will
benefit the Camper Scholarship
Fund at True Friends. These
scholarships provide financial as-
sistance to campers with a wide
range of disabilities who might
not be able to experience camp.
True Friends is a nonprofit
agency providing life-changing
experiences that enhance inde-
pendence and self-esteem for
nearly 4,000 children and adults
with disabilities annually. Loca-
tions include Camp Courage near
Maple Lake, Camp Friendship
near Annandale, Camp Eden
Wood in Eden Prairie, and two
northern Minnesota locations.
For more information visit
www.TrueFriends.org or call 952-
852-0101.
Local boutiques raise $3,650 for camp
She was just elected to serve as
the secretary for the Minnesota
Women of Today. She hopes to
apply some of the lessons she
learns at the state level to the local
level.
Shes also looking for input
from the community.
Does someone need help with
something? she asked. Does an-
other organization or nonprofit
group need assistance? Is there
something someone is passionate
about?
With a little help from the com-
munity, Baxter-Lesniak believes
the group will not only become a
chapter but also be successful.
Others within the organization also
believe in the group.
The organization as a whole is
very excited and supportive about
seeing the group grow, Baxter-
Lesniak said.
Anyone interested in sharing
ideas or joining the group is en-
couraged to email Baxter-Lesniak
at 55362@msn.come, call her at
763-222-5335 or visit
www.mnwt.org.
Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire
Department and Ambulance
Service responded to the fol-
lowing emergencies during the
past week:
June 1: Medical call to 6324
25th St. NW; no transport.
May 31: Medical call to 621
Pleasant St. E.; no transport.
May 29: Medical call to 44
Linden Ave. N. No transport.
May 28: Medical call at
4947 Crofoot Ave. NW. Allina
transported patient.
May 28: Medical call at
7912 105th St. NW. Patient
transported to St. Cloud.
Maple Lakes volunteer fire-
fighters responded to a fire
alarm on May 29 to 1450 50th
St. NW. Nothing was found, 8
personnel responded; and re-
sponded to a fire alarm on May
28 to 11274 Hoyer Ave. NW.
Nothing was found, 12 person-
nel responded.
June 3 Maple Lake
Fire Department Report
Women of Today
A recent style show at Classic Hall in Annandale featured fashion from two area boutiques
to raise money for True Friends Camp Courage and Camp Friendship. (Photo submitted)
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June 5: AA & Al-Anon, 7:30
p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free
Church, 2051 50th St. NE,
County Rds. 25 & 113.
June 7: AA, 7:30 p.m., Buf-
falo Evangelical Free Church,
2051 50th St. NE, County Rds.
25 & 113.
June 8: Chatham Climbers
4-H Club, 6 p.m., Chatham
Township Hall, 1695 Eldridge
Ave. NW, Maple Lake. New
members always welcome. For
updated information, contact
Pribyls, 320-963-3812.
June 9: Maple Lake School
Board, 7 p.m., board room.
June 9: Al-Anon and Mens
12 Step Group, 7:30 p.m., Buf-
falo Evangelical Free Church,
2051 50th St. NE, County Rds.
25 & 113.
June 10: American Legion
Post 131, 7:30 p.m., Maple Lake
Legion Club.
June 10: Living with Parkin-
sons Under the Age of 60 sup-
port group, 6:30-8 p.m., Saron
Lutheran Church in Big Lake.
Caregivers welcome; no chil-
dren, please. Camille, 763-350-
7401.
June 10: Annandale Lakers
AA & Al-Anon, 8 p.m., United
Methodist Church of Annandale,
250 Oak Ave. N.; 320-274-3380
June 10: Gamblers Anony-
mous & AA, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo
Evangelical Free Church, 2051
50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 &
113.
June 10: Celebrate Recovery
(non-denominational Christian-
based recovery program), 7 p.m.,
Monticello Covenant Church;
763-295-2112.
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 di-
abetes 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, June 10: Cokato
Edgewood Gables Apartments,
600 3rd St., Cokato
Tuesday, June 17: Maple
Manor East, 333 2nd St. Suite 3,
Maple Lake
For the full schedule, visit:
www.co.wright.mn.us/forms/hu-
manservices/60%20Plus%20and
%20Healthy%20Schedule.pdf
60+ and Healthy Clinics
Upcoming Red Cross blood drives
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 red-
crossblood.org. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Wright County:
June 9 from 1-7 p.m. at American Legion, 200 W. Babcock Blvd. in De-
lano.
Maple Lake All City Garage Sale Saturday
The Maple Lake All City Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June
7. Sales will begin at 8 a.m. and be open to 4 p.m. or later. The All City
Garage Sale is sponsored by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce. For
more information contact Carrie Parchem at Carrie.parchem@coun-
tryinns.com.
Bring the family for gardening fun on Saturday
Kids love gardening. Dads enjoy easy gardening. Moms desire nutritious
family food. Square Foot Gardening experts have something for everyone.
Come on out with the family on Saturday, June 7, for an all day gardening
demo with Connie at Irish Blessings Coffeehouse.
Turn your small business invoices into cash
On June 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Brad Conner will be presenting
at Prairie Center, 8899 Nashua Ave., Otsego. For many years Partners
Funding has eliminated cash flow worries for their customers by direct de-
positing cash into their bank accounts within 24 hours of receiving invoices
that would normally have been sent to their customers. The cost for this
class is $25 for member investors and $40 for non-member investors.
RSVP to Jeanene Strum by calling 763-477-3035 or email jstrum@wright-
partnership.org. For more information visit
www.wrightpartnership.org/events
Human Services listening session is June 12
The Wright County Human Services Advisory Council subcommittee
is promoting the first ever listening session to gather feedback on citizens'
experiences with Wright County Human Services. It will be from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Montrose Community Center, 200
Center Ave. S. Individuals may also fill out a survey at www.surveymon-
key.com/s/PW65R2L
Maple Lake Librarys Book Club starts June 12
This book club for adult readers meets on the second Thursday of each
month fromJune 12 through August 14 at 11 a.m. at Irish Blessings Cof-
feehouse in Maple Lake. Most books are supplied in book club kits, so it
is easy to borrow a copy. This activity is free, but registration is requested.
Visit or contact the Maple Lake Library.
Sartell Summerfest is June 13-14
The general public is invited to kick off the summer with Sartell Sum-
merfest on June 13-14. Visit www.SartellSummerFest.com for updates
and additional information about the event, which includes live music, kids'
games and activities, a 5K run and 3K walk for adults and 1K fun run for
kids, a parade, street dance and golf clinic.
Boy Scouts to retire flags on June 14
Troop 219 Boy Scouts will be ceremonially retiring a batch of American
flags on Flag Day, June 14, at a time yet to be determined. Citizens are
asked to turn in old flags of any kind to the Maple Lake American Legion
Club.
Fishing Klinic for Kids is June 14
The 17th annual Fishing Klinic for Kids is set for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, in Sturges Park on Buffalo Lake. There will be more
than 2,000 gifts for kids, live music, pontoon rides, games, a casting com-
petition, food, fishing, demonstrations and more. Fishing pro and hall of
famer Chris Kudak, professional angler Dan Jasper and the Raptor Center
will be on hand, along with 35 other organizations. This is the largest event
of it's kind in Minnesota. For more information on the event, sponsors and
the organization, visit www.fishingklinicforkids.com
Dairy Princesses to visit the library June 16
The Wright County Dairy Princesses will visit the Maple Lake Library
on Monday, June 16, to celebrate Dairy Month. They will read to the chil-
dren, share dairy trivia and give out ice cream cones to the library patrons
from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Please come and share in this fun event.
Preschool Storytime at the library starts June 19
Preschool Storytime at the Maple Lake Library will start Thursday,
June 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. This summer, Marie Mavencamp will cele-
brate Favorite Childrens Authors by reading stories and conducting re-
lated activities, such as songs, games, crafts and snacks, to children ages
2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Storytime
will go from June 19 to August 21. There will not be storytime on July 3.
Pick up a schedule in the library.
Walk with a Doc is June 21
On Saturday, June 21, Dr. Glenn Nemec will lead a Walk with a Doc
event, starting at 10 a.m. at Sturges Park in Buffalo. The program will begin
with a five-minute educational session titled "But Exercise Hurts!! How
to Avoid, Minimize and Treat Delayed Muscle Soreness," followed by a
walk along the lake for 30 to 45 minutes. For more information, visit
www.walkwithadoc.org.
Outstanding Senior Citizen nominations due June 23
Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2014
Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Wright County. The award recog-
nizes outstanding senior citizens (70+) who have contributed their time
and talent to benefit their community. They will be honored at the Wright
County Fair on August 1.The eligibility criteria for the outstanding senior
are that they are a Minnesota resident and are 70 years of age. Only vol-
unteer activities after the age of 65 for which there is no compensation (ex-
cept for reimbursed expenses) are considered. Winners at the county level
will move on to compete at the state level at the Minnesota State Fair. Nom-
ination forms can be found at www.wrightcountyfair.com or www.mn-
statefair.org Nomination forms must be returned by June 23 to Nancy
Betzler at 3623 156th St. NW Clearwater MN 55320. Call 320 558-2431
for more information.
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, June 9
Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Au-
Gratin Potatoes, Corn, Sherbet
TUESDAY, June 10
Roast Beef, Whipped Pota-
toes w/Gravy, Scandinavian
Blend Vegetables, Wheat Bread,
Chocolate-Chip Cookie
WEDNESDAY, June 11
Specials of the Day
THURSDAY, June 12
Chicken in Cream Sauce,
Parslied Potatoes, Green Beans,
Dinner Roll, Brownie
FRIDAY, June 13
Pork Chop, Baked Potato
w/Sour Cream, Squash, Dinner
Roll, Pineapple Tidbits
Senior Dining Menu June 9 - 13
Wright County Public Health
offers cholesterol testing in the
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) van.
For WOW van sites, appoint-
ments or questions, call Rosemary
at 682-7717 or toll free, 1-800-
362-3667, Ext. 7717.
Wellness on Wheels Services
include: Adult and Child Immu-
nizations; Health Screening:
Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Choles-
terol (by appointment), Preg-
nancy, 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 Re-
sources.
For appointments or questions,
call 763-682-7717, or toll-free at
1-800-362-3667, ext. 7717. For
immunizations, bring past immu-
nization 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, June 5: Cub
Foods, Monticello
Tuesday, June 10: Coborns,
Delano
Wednesday, June 11: Bank
West, Hanover
Thursday, June 12: Market-
place, Annandale
The complete WOW van
schedule is available online at:
http://www.co.wright.mn.us/de-
partment/humanservices/wow
Wright County Public Health
offers cholesterol testing in the
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van.
The entire test takes about 30 min-
utes. 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 choles-
terol and HDL. The cost is $25.
WOW
Wellness on Wheels
55+ Driver Improvement Program
The Minnesota Highway Safety
Center will be offering 55+ Driver
Improvement Program courses on
the following days:
June 5 & 6 (8 Hour First Time
Course) 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Buffalo
Presbyterian Church, 507 Co. Rd.
134, Buffalo
June 9 (4 Hour Refresher
Course) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,
Buffalo Community Center, 206
Central Ave., Buffalo
June 10 (4 Hour Refresher
Course) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Big Lake
Independence Elementary
School/Com. Ed., 701 Minnesota
Ave., Big Lake.
The Driver Improvement course
is open to the public; pre-registration
is required. A MN Highway Safety
& Research Center certified instruc-
tor teaches this class. By utilizing the
most up-to-date research in the field,
participants will be provided the lat-
est information in regards to driver
safety, new laws, and vehicle tech-
nology. The fee for the four-hour re-
fresher course is $20 and the
eight-hour course is $24. 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 insur-
ance premiums for three years, ac-
cording to Minnesota law.
First-time participants must com-
plete the initial eight hours of train-
ing and a four-hour refresher class
every three years to maintain the
10% discount.
June 4, 2014
And thats the
way it was . . .
Gary Porter was inducted
into the North Star Hall of
Fame after playing and coach-
ing baseball for 37 years, 30 of
which were in Maple Lake. ...
68 students graduated as part of
Maple Lake High Schools
100th graduating class in 2009.
... Recording artist Robert
Robinson performed at Silver
Creek Community Church. ...
Irish softball defeated Barnum
to earn a trip to the State Tour-
nament for the second year in a
row. ... And Thats The Way It
Was Five Years Ago This
Week.
Austin Powers had five show
times per day at Monticello
Theatre with admission costing
$5.50. ... Millers Jewelry cele-
brated 50 years of service in
Annandale. ... The Teen Trio
known as The Leons consist-
ing of Tom Klatt, Nick Knese
and Charlie Norell won the
Fisher Bass Classic in Maple
Lake. ... And Thats The Way It
Was 15 Years Ago This Week.
59 students graduated as a
part of the 1989 Maple Lake
High School graduating class.
... Patrick Swayze starred in
Road House which was playing
in side two of the Monticello
Theatre with admission costing
$3.50. ... At Manuels Red Owl
fresh cantaloupe cost just $.049
each. ... And Thats The Way It
Was 25 Years Ago This Week.
A break-in occurred at
Raiches Mobile Service Sta-
tion. The thieves left wtih
around $50.00 in cash from the
cigarette machine and $5.00 in
cash from the cash register. ...
35 students graduated in the
1964 St. Timothys graduating
class. ... At Andys Red Owl six
14oz. bottles of catsup could be
purchased for $0.99. ... And
Thats The Way It Was 50
Years Ago This Week.
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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.
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; 10:30 a.m.,
Fellowship.
WED.: 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: Culynn Curtis
Visitors Are Always Welcome!
SAT.: 10 a.m., Youth Car Wash; 2 p.m.,
Pastor Culynns Ordination at GVLC.
SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m., Bring Your Own
Bible & Refreshments; 9:30 a.m., Wor-
ship.
MON.: 11 a.m., First of All Prayer
Group; 1 p.m., Quilters.
TUES.: 1 p.m., Book & Brunch Club.
WED.: 6 p.m., Worship on Wednes-
day; 7 p.m., Sr. High Youth, Bring
Your Own Bible & Refreshments.
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.: 7 p.m., CryOut Practice.
FRI.: 10 a.m., Womens Bible Study.
SUN.: 8:15 a.m., Prayer; 8:30 & 10:30
a.m., Worship; 9:45 a.m., Graduation;
6 p.m., Gospel Life.
MON.: 9 a.m., Grandmas in Prayer; 7
p.m., Men's Bible Study.
TUES.: 6:30 p.m., Evangelism; 7 p.m.,
Celebrate Recovery.
WED.: 2 p.m., Young at Heart; 7 p.m.,
Leadership Night.
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 Anony-
mous.
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
w/Communion; 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 Mar-
ketplace
Ph.: 320-248-6024
Lead Pastor: Jason Pence
www.eaglesgrove.org & Facebook
SUN.: 10:30 a.m., Worship Service;
Energized Music and Quality Chil-
dren'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/Commu-
nion; Family Night.
WED.: Women of the ELCA (Call
3320-963-3284 for Time)
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.hosannal-
cms.org
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 Cen-
ter, Across the Street from the Post Of-
fice 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 Prac-
tice.
BUFFALO COVENANT CHURCH
1601 Hwy. 25 N., Buffalo
Ph.: 763-682-1470
www.buffalocov.org
Lead Pastor: Max Frazier
FRI.: 7 p.m., Israel Tour Meeting.
SAT.: 8 a.m., Mens Breakfast.
SUN.: 8 a.m., Traditional Worship;
9:30 & 11 a.m., Contemporary Wor-
ship; 9:30 a.m., Middle School Mis-
sion Trip Parent Meeting.
MON.: 9 a.m., VBS International Spy
Academy; 7 p.m., Commission Meet-
ings; 8:15 p.m., Church Council Meet-
ing.
TUES.-THURS.: 9 a.m., VBS Interna-
tional Spy Academy.
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
Daniel J.
Mc Br a d y,
age 59, of
Maple Lake,
died Tuesday,
May 27,
2014, at the
St. Cloud
Hospital after
suffering a
massive stroke.
Mass of Christian Burial will
be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, at St.
Timothy Catholic Church, Maple
Lake, with Fr. John Meyer and Fr.
Martin Shallbetter as the Cele-
brants. Burial will follow at St.
Charles Catholic Cemetery, Maple
Lake. Visitation will be from 4-
7:30 p.m. Thursday at Dingmann
Funeral Care Chapel and from 9-
10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral
home. A prayer service will be at
7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Memorials
are preferred.
Daniel Joseph McBrady was
born May 3, 1955, in Graceville,
to Joseph Paul and Mary Elizabeth
(Siefert) McBrady. Dan was raised
on the family farm and attended
school in Graceville until his fam-
ily moved to Maple Lake. He then
attended grade school at St. Timo-
thy Catholic School and graduated
with the Maple Lake High School
class of 1973. Dan then moved to
Golden, Colo., to work at Coors
Brewery Company for a few
years. He then moved back to
Maple Lake where he worked at
various jobs, including Jude
Candy as a route salesman. Dan
then owned McBradys Restaurant
in Maple Lake. After he sold
McBradys Restaurant, he worked
as a cook for several restaurants in
the area. In the last couple of years,
he worked with his family repur-
posing furniture. In his spare time,
Dan enjoyed cooking and was
well-known for his soup. He also
liked to tend to his flower garden,
read, refinish furniture and travel.
Dan had a gift for making things
beautiful, whether in his yard or in
his home. Dan had an infectious
laugh that was easily heard by
those in his vicinity. He will fondly
be remembered for always keep-
ing the cookie jar full for those
stopping by for a visit. Above all,
Dan treasured the time he spent
with his family and friends.
Daniel is survived by his
mother, Mary McBrady, of Maple
Lake; siblings, Peg (Willis) Plag-
german, of Maple Lake; Barb
(Gene) McBrady-Janikula, of
Montrose; Betty (Greg) Thomes,
of Maple Lake; Jerry (Karla)
McBrady, of Maple Lake; Carol
McBrady, of Lusaka, Zambia
Africa; Pat (Theresa) McBrady, of
Park Rapids; and Mary Pat
(Clyde) Craite, of Maple Lake;
and numerous nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews and
other family and friends. He is pre-
ceded in death by his father,
Joseph; and nephew, Brady Red-
burn.
Lynn Plaggerman, Jerry
McBrady and Pat McBrady will
serve as urnbearers. Sarah Goelz,
Janet Binsfield, Kate Craite and
Tim Pawelk will provide music for
the service. Arrangements are en-
trusted to Dingmann Funeral Care
Burial & Cremation Services of
Maple Lake.
Obituary, guestbook, video
tribute and funeral webcast avail-
able online at www.dingmannfu-
neral.com
Daniel J. McBrady, Maple Lake
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If youre a fan of the show you
know exactly what I am talking
about. This amazing young
woman, Amy Purdy, made it to the
final round of the popular TV show,
Dancing with the Stars. If you
are not a fan of the show, this may
not seem news worthy, until you
discover Amy doesnt have any
legs below her knees.
Her bilateral amputation was re-
quired to save her life after severe
gangrene set in due to a serious in-
fection caused by meningococcal
disease.
Though Amy survived and is
now thriving as a motivational
speaker and a member of the US
Para-Olympic Snowboarding
Team, not everyones story ends so
well.
Meningococcal disease is a seri-
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fection that most often causes
severe swelling of the tissue around
the brain and spinal cord or a seri-
ous blood infection. It hits hard and
fast. Death can occur within 24
hours of the onset of symptoms and
before a diagnosis can even be
made. This is why getting your
child vaccinated is so important.
Beginning September 1, 2014,
the following vaccines will require
documentation of immunization.
Hepatitis B: For all children over
2 months old enrolled or enrolling
in child care or an early childhood
program.
Hepatitis A: For all children over
12 months old enrolled or enrolling
in child care or an early childhood
program.
Tdap: For all students entering 7th
grade. Students in 8th-12th grade
must show documentation if the
school requests it. This is still the
tetanus vaccine but with the addi-
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cough vaccine.
Meningitis (meningococcal): For
all students entering 7th grade. Stu-
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If you do not have insurance or
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How Dancing with the Stars finalist Amy Purdy survived meningitis
By: Jane Kvalheim
Gary & Lois Carlson will celebrate
their 50th Wedding Anniversary on
June 6th. They were married at St.
Timothys Catholic Church in Maple
Lake on June 6, 1964. They have been
blessed with 16 children, 4 step-grand-
children, 1 great-grandchild, 7 step-
great-grandchildren and 2 on the way.
May God bless them with many more!
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School
June 4, 2014
Michael Barker: Club 881
Sierra Bastien: Club 881
Ashley Becker: Merrit
Scholarship-University of St.
Thomas, Chloe Fruth Memorial
Scholarship, Star Bank, Presi-
dential Award Outstanding Aca-
demic Excellence, scholarship
from Miss Teen of America
Paige Blizil: Student Success
Scholarship from Bemidji State,
Maple Lake Lions, Presidential
Education Award Program Aca-
demic Achievement
Trevor Borell: Academic
Scholarship from NDSU,
Cenex-Lake Region, Presiden-
tial Education Award Program
Academic Achievement
Rachel Borgert: CCW,
Cenex-Lake Region, Presiden-
Academic Achievement, four-
year Presidential Scholarship
from St. Cloud State University
Maggie Carey: Maple Lake
Lions; Rayne Coughlin, Deans
Scholarship-St. Kates, Club
881;
Grant Davis: Wright County
Car Club, Lady Bug Garden
Club, Maple Lake American Le-
gion Club, Presidential Educa-
tion Award Program Academic
Achievement
Jay Elsenpeter: Maple Lake
Lions, Presidential Education
Award Program Academic
Achievement, Scholarship a
University of Minnesota
Rochester scholarship
Loralie Elsenpeter: Maple
Lake Fire Department, Maple
Lake American Legion Auxil-
iary, Star Bank, Presidential Ed-
ucation Award Program Aca-
demic Achievement
Jordan Fonteyn: Presiden-
Academic Achievement, Cenex-
Lake Region
Awards night
continued on page 7
Not only did Maple Lake High School host commencement for the class of 2014 on Friday, the school has been busy hosting other year-end activities, including the final choir
concert and senior awards night. (Above, left) Maggie Carey plays ukeleli to accompany the choir as they sing Israel IZ Kamakawiwooles version of Over the Rainbow.
(Above, center) The boys sing Knee Deep by the Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet. (Above, right) Choir Director Sue Nelson reads a plaque that was a thank-you gift from
the seniors in her choir class. The Beatles are my favorite! she exclaimed after reading the quote, The long and winding road that leads to your door will never disappear.
The choir featured many pop songs, including Vuelie from the Frozen soundtrack, Blackbird by the Beatles, Bridge Over Troubled Water by Peter Simon, Smile by
Uncle Kracker, Safe and Sound by the Civil Wars and Taylor Swift for The Hunger Games soundtrack, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Lean on Me by Bill Withers and Happy
by Pharell Williams for the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack. (Below, left) Trevor Paumen and Tyler Schmitz receive perfect attendance certificates from High School Principal
Dave Hansen. (Below, right) Nick Gapinski and Blair Stewig receive the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete award from Hansen. See below for a complete list of
scholarships from the community and the colleges the graduates will be attending in the fall, as well as school awards and recognitions. (Photos by Gabe Licht)
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June 4, 2014
Schuster graduates
from Des Moines University
Ashton Schuster, daughter of John
and Paula Schuster, has graduated
from Des Moines University with a
doctor of podiatric medicine degree.
Bryant named
to NDSU deans list
Emalee Bryant, a marketing stu-
dent from Maple Lake, has been
named to the North Dakota State Uni-
versity deans list for achieving a 3.5
grade point average or better.
Fournier named to
St. Marys deans list
Morgan Fournier, daughter of
Ricci and Diane Fournier, of Maple
Lake, has been named to the deans list
at Saint Marys University of Min-
nesota for achieving a 3.6 GPA or bet-
ter.
Diane Hertwig had her fourth-
grade students write what happi-
ness is to them.
Jacob Bergeron Happiness is
fishing with your dad on a hot
spring day. It is playing with your
dog during your alone time. Hap-
piness is seeing your teacher after
Saturday and Sunday. Happiness is
exercising because it makes you
stronger, and having a trampoline
to jump on. Happiness is one thing
to one person and another thing to
another person.
Jack Schaefer Happiness is
your relatives coming over to visit.
It is going to a cabin or camper dur-
ing summer break. Happiness is
going to a restaurant on your birth-
day and having a friend over for a
sleep-over. Happiness is scoring a
goal in a hockey tournament. Hap-
piness is one thing to one person
and another thing to another per-
son.
Hailey Kuperus Happiness is
a pile of leaves to have fun jumping
in on a cool fall day. It is hot cocoa
on a cold winter day to warm you
up when the winter snow melts. It
is playing outside when spring is fi-
nally here. Happiness is having a
sharp pencil to write neater with.
Happiness is the loving moments
you have when spending time with
your family. It is a nice brother who
is so fun when we are getting along
together. Happiness is one thing to
one person and another thing to an-
other person.
Sami Hayes Happiness is a
computer so you can Skype with
your friends and making you feel
close to them. Happiness is being
in a sport and always knowing you
are part of the team. Happiness is a
nice, refreshing, cool breeze in the
middle of a hot summer day. Hap-
piness is a nice, comfy bed so you
can sleep all-night and it is hunting
for eggs and watching Easter T.V.
specials on Easter. Happiness is
one thing to one person and an-
other thing to another person.
Emily Weese Happiness is
when I have no brothers at home
and its really quiet. It is when the
snow melts because thats a sign
that spring is on its way. Happiness
is when you have no fixes to fix so
you can get other things done.
Happiness is a sharp pencil to write
neater with. Happiness is having
toast and eggs for breakfast. It is
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Out & About Out & About
Madison Gagnon: Maple
Lake Lions
Nicholas Gapinski: Cenex-
Lake Region, American Legion
Medallion, Senior Athlete of the
Year, Presidential Education
Achievement, United States
Marine Corps Distinguished
Athlete award
Alexa Gorres: Band Boost-
ers, Cenex-Lake Region, Chloe
Fruth memorial scholarship
Sullivan Graham: Cenex-
Lake Region
Evan Hertwig: Maple Lake
V.F.W.
Zachary Johnson: Club
881, Triple A Award
Brittany Kaiser: Christo-
pher Schneider memorial schol-
arship, Maple Lake American
Legion Auxiliary
Kelsie Kelm: Maple Lake
School Board
Katie Klimek: Maple Lake
Lions, Presidential Education
Achievement
Mary Krutzig: University of
Dallas scholarship, Club 881
Tabitha Latzig: Club 881
Elly Lehn: Maple Lake
American Legion Club, Presi-
dential Education Award Pro-
gram Academic Achievement,
University Scholarship-Univer-
sity of Minnesota Moorhead
Gerald Marquette: Maple
Lake Lions, Presidential Educa-
Achievement
Holly Jo Parchem: Maple
Lake American Legion Club;
Nicholas Paumen: Club
881;
Kristina Paumen: Presiden-
Academic Achievement
Trevor Paumen: Perfect at-
tendance, 10th, 11th, 12th
grades
Jason Pomije: Club 881
Kari Reid: Student Success
Scholarship from Bemidji State
University, Maple Lake Ameri-
can Legion Club
Derek Reller: Club 881
Jacob Schaunaman: Maple
Lake American Legion Club
Heather Schlueter: Teacher
Federation
Tyler Schmitz: Club 881,
Presidential Education Award
Program Academic Achieve-
ment, Perfect attendance
Drew Seibert: Christopher
Schneider memorial scholar-
ship, Nelson Masonic, Wright-
Hennepin Co-op Electric
Association, Presidential Educa-
Achievement, Presidential Aca-
demic Scholarship from St.
Cloud State University, Com-
puter Science Scholarship from
St. Cloud State University
Hailey Sisell: Tony Ellestad
memorial scholarship, School
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June 4, 2014
Four advance to represent Irish at state track meet
by Mollie Graham
Sports Writer
Four boys will be represent-
ing the Maple Lake High School
track and field team in two
events at the 2014 Minnesota
State High School League Track
and Field Championships on Fri-
day and Saturday at Hamline
University in St. Paul, following
a strong showing at the Section
5A meet at St. Johns University.
Andrew Schonnesen, Jackson
Willard, Scott Jordan and Ryan
Kalinowski set a new MLHS
record of 8:12.3 in the 4x800
relay to place second and qualify
for state.
"I am excited for this year's
qualifiers: Andrew, Jackson,
Scott, and Ryan really exceeded
my expectations when they went
8:12, head coach Ben Youngs
said. However, now that I've
seen them compete like that, I
have no doubt they will bring
their A-game at state. I expect
them to be among the top teams
there.
Schonnesen also cleared 61
in the high jump to take first
place and earn a place at state.
He is scheduled to compete in
the high jump at 3:30 p.m., fol-
lowed by the 4x800 at 3:55 p.m.
Andrew will also compete in
the high jump and, with only two
events instead of his usual four,
he may have a breakthrough,
Youngs said. Most of all, the
boys should enjoy the experience
and represent Maple Lake with
pride.
Several Maple Lake athletes
missed the cut by the slimmest of
margins.
"There were some close calls,
such as Brynn Paumen taking
third in high jump and Jordan
Sifferle taking third in triple
jump, each missing state by one
place, Youngs said. Cody
Bakka placed in all of his events
but did not advance, but the sec-
tion contains 32 teams and only
the top two go on, so it is very
rare."
Paumen jumped 51 in her
effort to make it to state and Sif-
ferles three jumps added up to
3311.
As a member of the 4x200
relay with Evan Hertwig, Ryan
Kalinowski and Dustin Strub,
Bakka contributed to a fourth-
place time of 1:34.3. Bakka took
fifth in the long jump with a dis-
tance of 202. He also placed
sixth in the boys 100-meter dash
(11.71), while teammate Strub
placed seventh (11.72), and sixth
in the 200-meter dash with a time
of 23.6.
Jessie Wohlrabe, Blair
Stewig, Halle Geyen, and Som-
mer Carlson started off the meet
by placing fifth in the 4x800
relay (10:15.4).
Sifferle placed seventh in the
100-meter hurdles (17.06).
Charlie Stejskal and Aaron
Reese competed in the 110-meter
hurdles. Stejskal placed tenth in
prelims (17.76), and Reese, un-
fortunately, was disqualified in
prelims because of a false start.
Megan Webb, Brynn Paumen,
Kayla Hoistad and Caitlin Weege
finished sixth in the 4x200 relay
(1:52.4).
Brielle Paumen and Maddie
Gagnon competed in the open
400-meter run. Paumen placed
10th (1:03.9) and Gagnon placed
13th (1:05.2).
Hertwig placed 14th in the
open 400-meter dash (56.3).
Reese and Austin Stuefen
competed in the 300-meter hur-
dles, placing ninth (44.6), and
10th (45.1), respectively.
Carlson placed fourth in the
girls 800-meter run (2:27.0).
Willard, Kalinowski, and
David Stokman raced in the 800-
meter run. Willard placed fourth
(2:04.3), Kalinowski placed sixth
(2:05.1), and Stokman placed
12th (2:10.9).
Weege place 16th in the girls
200 meter dash (29.4).
Geyen ran the 3200-meter run
and placed eighth (12:30.5).
In the boys 3200 meter run,
Devin Deringer placed 10th
(10:55.0).
Webb, Brielle Paumen,
Gagnon and Carlson raced in the
4x400 meter relay and finished
sixth (4:25.0).
In the last race on the night,
Hertwig, Willard, Zach Johnson
and Jordan placed ninth in the
boy 4x400 meter relay (3:45.4).
Overall, the girls team took
fifth in team points with a total
of 42, and the boys placed fourth
with a team score of 60.5.
"Like all of the past section
meets, the 2014 meet was emo-
tional, Youngs said. It was the
end of not only the track season
but also the varsity careers for
many seniors. Some wanted to
go to state and didn't, but the
coaches will remember all they
gave to our program.
The following girls are ath-
Andrew Schonnesen, Scott Jordan, Ryan Kalinowski and
Jackson Willard have qualified for the state track meet on
Friday and Saturday with a school-record time of 8:12.3 in
the 4x800 relay. (Photo submitted by Terri Schonnesen)
Brielle Paumen runs her portion of the 4x400 relay, which
earned the Irish a sixth-place finish.
(Photo submitted by Chris Fobbe)
Catie Fobbe placed 15th in shot put with a distance of 2711.
Cody Bakka (center) placed in several events at the Section 5A meet, but missed qualifying for state. He finished fifth
in the long jump, sixth in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, and was a part of the fourth-place 4x200 relay team.
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June4, 2014
Irish softball season concludes with tough loss
Two more wins
Paige Blizil runs in from the outfield as Summer Knudsen
catches a fly ball.
Kelsie Kelm throws a ball from the third baseline to
pitcher Kennedy Haney-Goelz.
Pitcher Kennedy Haney-Goelz winds up for a pitch
against the Watertown-Mayer Royals.
by Miranda VanLith
Sports Writer
The softball season is over
for the Maple Lake Irish, follow-
ing a 3-2 loss to the Watertown-
Mayer Royals on Tuesday, May
27.
We didnt play well, coach
Tim Knudsen said. It was prob-
ably one of the worst games we
could possibly play.
The Irish started the first in-
ning with several hits that could-
nt get them home. Two runs got
by in the field, scoring two for
the Royals. Despite a base hit,
the Irish didnt score again in the
second.
After two strikeouts, Water-
town-Mayer got a hit to bring in
one run. There were several hits
but not enough to score in the
third inning. The Irish stopped
the Royals with three quick outs
in the bottom of the third.
The Irish once again got on
base in the fourth inning and
once again did not score. Three
outs at first base stopped the
Royals from getting on base.
The Irish didnt score again in the fifth inning despite multiple hits. They forced three quick outs in the field before Water- town-Mayer could score.
Things picked up in the sixth
when Emily Webb hit a home
run followed by Morgan
Scheiber with a home run to
bring the score to close the gap
to 3-2.
The Irish stopped the Royals
in the bottom of the sixth.
They had one more shot in
the seventh but, when they
couldnt bring in another run,
their season came to an end with
a loss.
They finished with an overall
record of 20-5 and a conference
championship record of 10-2.
It was a very good season
for us, Knudsen said. I think
its our fifth time weve had 20
wins or more in my 10 years
here. In conference play, were
127-11. We earned another con-
ference title, so thats our sev-
enth in the last 10 years.
Knudsen is encouraged with
the season stats, especially con-
sidering the loss of several play-
ers the year before. Hes also
looking forward to next year.
The Maple Lake Irish softball team looks on as a teammate is up to bat in the teams final game of the season, a 3-2
loss to Watertown-Mayer on May 27. (Photos submitted)
by Matt Brown
Sports Writer
Cokato Kings 0
Maple Lake Irish 4
Jeremy Schmidt threw a
shutout at home to record his
second win of the season and the
sixth straight for the Lakers.
Schmidt tallied 12 strikeouts
against four walks with six hits
while throwing the first complete
game of the year for any Laker
pitcher.
Mitch Wurm started at second
base and had three hits on the
night, bringing his season aver-
age up to .444. Brian Redemske
returned to the Laker lineup and
contributed immediately with
two runs, an RBI and three stolen
bases while being hit by a pitch
twice.
Maple Lake Irish 11
Loretto Larks 3
Maple Lake led off what
should have been a three-game
road stretch with a convincing
win against Loretto. Todd Fuller
made his first start of the year,
going five innings and picking
up the win. Ben Jungers went
three innings and Casey Pack,
making his first pitching appear-
ance of the year, finished off the
Larks.
Chad Raiche had three hits
and four runs batted in to lead the
Laker offense. Graham Brown
showed off speed and power
with two doubles and a stolen
base.
The Lakers were rained out in
Howard Lake Saturday night.
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June4, 2014
Irish boys miss section finals
by Ashley Becker
Intern
The Maple Lake Irish boys golf
teams season was cut short when
none of the golfers advanced to the
second day of sections at Pebble
Creek Golf Course in Becker.
With the cutoff to continue on
to the second day being 85, none
of the Irish golfers moved on to
day two. Leading the Irish was
Aidan Jude who was just shy of
the cutoff with an 89. The remain-
ing Irish scores are as follows:
Peyton Beehler 91, Brandon
Borell 92, Jordan Mills 99,
Jason Pomije 100 and Jay Elsen-
peter 105. Combined, the team
ended with a total shot count of
371.
We didn't play as well as I ex-
pected and I know the guys were
not happy with their perform-
ances," coach Aaron Hegle said.
"The cut line was at 85 and I know
a couple of guys could shoot that
any given day, so it was kind of
disappointing."
With the season at an end,
awards were presented to the
golfers. Both Jude and Borell
earned All Conference honors.
Borell was voted Golfer of the
Year and Jude was voted Most
Dedicated. Earning the final
award, Most Improved, was
Elsenpeter.
"It was a great season and we
reached our goal of placing in the
top three in conference play but it
would have been nice to send
someone to the second day of
qualifying for a chance to advance
to the state tournament, Hegle
said.
Pomije and Elsenpeter have
graduated and will not be with the
team next year.
You may know personally
that income tax increases hurt
businesses that file through their
owner's individual tax returns.
You might be surprised to learn
that 92 percent of businesses
the job creators in Minnesota
file through individual tax re-
turns. For most of us, the busi-
ness profit that we claim on our
personal income taxes, stays
right in the bank account of our
business. We never take that
profit as our personal income,
but rather invest it in the business
to grow, hire new employees,
make a capital purchase or just
save it for future business plan-
ning. My fear is that with Min-
nesota's ever increasing taxes
and regulations, border states
like Wisconsin and the Dakotas
will become destinations for new
business start ups and expansions
taking with it good paying jobs.
UNIONIZATION OF
BUSINESS OWNERS
I also strongly opposed the ef-
fort by Democrats to impose
forced unionization of childcare
providers in Minnesota. Child-
care providers are independent
small business owners mostly
women who take care of our
precious children during the day.
Unionization will only increase
costs for providers and parents.
Although this bill passes and was
signed into law, currently, imple-
mentation of this law is on hold
pending the outcome of a case
before the U.S. Supreme Court.
MINIMUM WAGE
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Im deeply concerned that the
drastic hike in the minimum
wage will lead to job losses. This
new law increases the state min-
imum wage from $6.15 per hour
to $9.50 per hour for large em-
ployers (gross sales over
$500,000 annually) and $7.75
per hour for small employers
(gross sales under $500,000 an-
nually). The increase comes in
three stages and will reach the
new minimums by August 2016.
Current federal minimum wage
is $7.25 per hour. Beginning Jan.
1, 2018, the minimum wage will
be adjusted based on the implicit
price deflator with a cap of 2.5
percent. The Commissioner of
the Department of Labor and In-
dustry can suspend the inflation-
ary increase if leading
indicators show a substantial
downturn in the economy.
Economic studies show that
every 10 percent increase in the
minimum wage leads to a 1-2
percent decrease in employment
opportunities for low-skill and
young workers. The House De-
mocrats' minimum wage in-
crease is 31 percent over the
current federal minimum, mean-
ing there could be a 3-9 percent
drop in employment opportuni-
ties for people who already have
trouble finding work or teens that
need an entry-level job to build
experience. Low-income work-
ers are hit hardest by an increase
in the minimum wage because it
will make it more difficult and
expensive for businesses to hire
them.
It is my hope that the priori-
ties of the 2015 Legislative Ses-
sion will be friendlier to our
small businesses and the hard-
working people they employ.
As always, please still feel
free to contact me about any state
legislative issue. You can e-mail
a t
Rep.Marion.ONeill@House.MN
or call my office at 651-296-
5063. You can also write a letter
to me. My office address at the
Capitol is 229 State Office
Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul,
MN 55155.
Sincerely,
Marion
Marion ONeill
Softball
Irish track
Joe McDonald
We already had programs to
assist citizens who lacked insur-
ance or faced affordability is-
sues. Now, with the wobbly
launch of MNsure, 1,600 Min-
nesotans had their private infor-
mation compromised, 280,000
were forced off health plans they
chose with doctors they liked
and wait times on the help line
exceeded an hour. Enrollment in
commercial health plans through
MNsure is 82 percent off of
what was promised during con-
struction of the program. Im-
provements may have been in
order, but this seems to be taking
us backward in a number of
ways. Republicans offered an-
swers to some of our MNsure
problems, but the majority re-
fused to give them full consider-
ation.
Supporting Childcare
Democrats ignored pleas
from small-business owners and
approved a legislation that will
force a unionization vote on in-
home childcare providers. This
would take taxpayer money in-
tended to help low-income fam-
ilies and give it to union bosses,
while also increasing childcare
costs for moms and dads who
work outside of the home.
I thank all the local people
who remain in touch with me as
these and other issues arise. Your
input helps me continue doing
all I can to represent the fine
people of our area. Words arent
enough to express my apprecia-
tion!
Sincerely,
Joe
We lost a lot of good seniors
from last years team, Knudsen
said. This year, well lose two
seniors: Paige Blizil and Kelsie
Kelm. We have nine juniors
coming back. Of those juniors,
they all contribute in one way or
another, so well be loaded again
next year, as we have been the
last 10 years. Were either play-
ing for a conference title or play-
ing to go to state. Hopefully, we
can get back to the state level
again.
AB R RBI H
P. Blizil 2 0 0 0
S. Knudsen 1 0 0 0
C. Callahan 3 0 0 0
E. Webb 3 1 1 1
M. Scheiber 3 1 1 1
K. Kelm 3 0 0 1
T. Pilger 2 0 0 0
B. Ankerfelt 1 0 0 0
E. Rose 1 0 0 0
H. Zappa 2 1 0 0
H. Zappa 1 0 0 0
Jay Elsenpeter, Aidan Jude and Brandon Borell were instrumental in the success of the
Maple Lake Irish boys golf team. Elsenpeter was named Most Improved. Jude and Borell
earned All Conference. Jude was also voted Most Dedicated and Borell was voted Golfer
of the Year. (Photo submitted)
letes who competed at the Sec-
tion 5A track meet.
Long Jump: 4. Jordan Sif-
ferle 15'7, 7. Brynn Paumen 15'4
Triple Jump: 3. Jordan Sif-
ferle 33'11, 11. Brynn Paumen
31'1
High Jump: 3. Brynn Paumen
5'1, 17. Megan Webb 4'7
Pole Vault: 5. Jordan Sifferle
8'2, 7. Mollie Graham 8'2
Shot Put: 15. Catie Fobbe
27'11
Discus: 14. Catie Fobbe 84'3,
15. Lori Elsenpeter 84'
The following boys are ath-
letes who competed at the Sec-
tion 5A track meet.
Long Jump: 5. Cody Bakka
20'2, 8. Andrew Schonnesen
19'10
Triple Jump: 4. Andrew
Schonnesen 39'3, 7. Scott Jordan
38'5
High Jump: 1. Andrew
Schonnesen 6'1 (advanced to
state)
Pole Vault: 5. Scott Jordan
11'1, 7. Zach Johnson 11'1
Shot Put: 11. Grant Davis
40'10
Discus: 6. Grant Davis
126'07, 8. Tanner Schmidt 119'4
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by Indian Lake boat landing. Text
612-245-5461 for directions/inquiries
(35-36f)
Multifamily garage sale Thurs. June

5-Sat. June 7. 4 bed comforters w/
matching curtains, round oak table
w/4 chairs, antiques, pictures, dishes,
wire egg baskets, HH items, old snow-
mobile suits/deer-hunting clothes. 621
Birch Ave. N. Maple Lake. (35-36f)
Garage sale Friday June 6 (8a-5p) and

Saturday June 7 (8a-1p). Kids cloth-
ing (sz NB-7), shoes, winter coats and
snowpants. Infant/toddler bedding
sets and other baby gear. Misc. HH
items. Toys, books and games. 603
Lark Dr., Maple Lake. (36f)
Thur. 3 pm.-?, Fri. 7 a.m.-?, Sat. 7-12,

1050 Forest City Blvd. Maple Lake.
Kid/adult clothes, toys, home decor
and much more. (36p)
Garage sale: Clothes, toys, HH, furni-

ture, a little bit of everything! 8-4 Fri-
day and 8-2 Sat. June 6 and 7. 310
Maple Ave. S. Maple Lake (36f)
Multi-family sale: 510 Division St. E.,

Maple Lake. Friday and Saturday
8am-4pm. Girls 0-2T clothes, two
powered ride-on cars for kids, mens
and womens clothing/shoes, HH,
kitchen/bath items, hockey gear,
working weed whip, teens chair,
books. (36f)
June 6th & 7th - 8am-4pm - House-

hold misc. - a lot! 111 Oak Ave. N.,
Maple Lake. (36f)
FREE
Private Party Classifieds for
Messenger Subscribers
Ads will run for 3 weeks. 40 word limit.
No display ads, rental, employment,
home sales, or business-related ads.
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Computer Repair--Virus spyware re-
moval, speed up your computer, $40.
Mike, 320-963-6094 or 763-732-3183.
For Sale: 14 ft Lowe boat with cover
and new trailer. 25 horse Johnson with
tilt and trim, all in excellent condition.
320-963-3689 (34-36f)
$3K+/WEEK NATIONAL EQUIPMENT
manufacturer seeks energetic self starters.
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Zylstra
Insurance
Agency
9571 Endicott Ave.
NW Maple Lake
(320) 963-5859
Fax: (320) 963-3748
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Rec Veh Business
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DIRECTORY
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efco
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Welding Repairs Chain Sharpening
Kramer Sales & Services
Your Professional Full Service Power Equipment Retailer
Monday-Friday: 8-5:30 Saturday: 8-1 Junction of Co. Rd. 37 & Oak Ave. North Maple Lake
320-963-3733 or 320-963-5858
We print almost anything!
For price quotes, call the Maple Lake Messenger at:
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LENGYEL LECTRIC
BRIAN LENGYEL
320-963-6640
Licensed & Bonded
Master Electrician
Hegle
Door Sales, Inc.
Garage Doors Electric Openers
Sales Service Repairs
www.hegledoorsales.com
Building-Home Improvement
DIRECTORY
HOWARD'S PLUMBING
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Marv & Buck Howard, Owners
Master Plumber license: Marv 058229-PM Buck 063048-PM
TempStar Heating &
Cooling Products
High Efficiency Boilers
Water Heaters
Water Softeners
3 Generations Since 1961
Licensed Bonded Insured
320-274-8913
After Business Hours: 320-236-2102
715 Norway Drive Annandale
www.howardsplumbinginc.com
Pole Buildings
We will construct your
pole building or sell you
the necessary material.
Come in and talk over
your building needs.
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Maple Lake Lumber Co.
320-963-3612
Borrell Refrigeration,
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Dave Borrell 320-963-3107
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763-286-5135
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Well Drilling
Complete Well Service
Pump & Tanks
Well Abandonments
320-274-5957
320-274-3634
Annandale, MN 55302
Truck
Phones
Heating & Air
Conditioning, Inc.
Heating Cooling Sales Service
Buffalo 763-684-3965
dezielhvac.com
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Maple Lake
320-963-7727
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Tim & Lorie Hegle
375 Spruce Avenue N.
Toll Free: 1-800-273-4699
Call: (320) 963-3934
Fax: (320) 963-1934
Foundation Floating Slabs
Brick Stone Driveways
Patios Sidewalks Steps
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Cell: 612-366-0909
Office: 763-682-2358
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June 4, 2014
Sentencings
Wagner, John Charles, 29, of
Annandale, sentenced May 21 for
Felony Possession of a Pistol to a
stay of imposition for 15 years on
conditions of probation, serve 90
days jail, pay $50 fine plus sur-
charges, pay $75 public defender
copayment, obtain permission be-
fore leaving the state, undergo a
chemical dependency evaluation
and follow all recommendations
have no use or possession of alco-
hol or non- prescription drugs,
submit to random testing, have no
use or possession of firearms or
dangerous weapons, provide DNA
sample, have no same or similar
violations. Sentenced for Felony
Controlled Substance Crime in the
Fifth Degree to a stay of imposi-
tion for five years on conditions of
probation, serve 90 days jail, pay
$50 fine, follow above conditions.
Sentenced by Judge Mottl.
Wasik, Eric Lee, 44, of Monti-
cello, sentenced May 27 for Gross
Misdemeanor Second Degree
DWI to 365 days jail, $300 fine;
325 days stayed for four years on
conditions of probation, serve 40
days jail, pay $300 fine plus sur-
charges, pay $75 public defender
co-payment, have no use or pos-
session of alcohol or non-prescrip-
tion drugs, submit to random
testing, serve 80 days on electronic
home monitoring, complete inten-
sive supervision program and fol-
low all recommendations, attend a
support group, attend Awareness
Panel for Impaired Drivers, un-
dergo chemical dependency treat-
ment and follow all
recommendations, have no same
or similar violations. Sentenced by
Judge Strand.
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Happy Hour
Monday-Friday
4-6 p.m. &
during meat
raffle
Meat
Raffles on
Saturdays at
2:30 p.m.
320-274-5400 Open 7 Days a Week
Between Clearwater & Annandale
Mon. & Tue. Open at 4 p.m. Wed. thru Sun. Open at 11 a.m.
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Party In The Parking Lot!
Saturday, June 21
Captain May I
Kitchen
Open til
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7 days a week
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Mon: 8:30am-5pm Tue-Thu: 8:30am-8pm
Fri: 8:30am-5pm Sat: 8:30am-1pm
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320-274-5717
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CONGRATULATIONS
To The 2014 Cenex Scholarship Recipients
Rachel Borgert Jordan Fonteyn Nicholas Gapinski Alexa Gorres Sullivan Graham
Anna Thiele Erin Thomas Justin Wilson Jessie Wohlrabe
Proud To Be Part of The Maple Lake Community
1st Place 2nd Place
2014 Annual Spring Coloring Contest
WINNING ENTRIES
1st Place Winner Ages 6 & Under: Landon Marsicek, Age 6
1st Place Winner Ages 7-10: Monica Stokman, Age 10
2nd Place Winner Ages 6 & Under: Rowan Zwack, Age 6
2nd Place Winner Ages 7-10: Kayla Paumen, Age 8
A Special Thank You to all our Fabulous Sponsors & Participants!
Prizes
can be picked
up at the
Maple Lake
Messenger
office!
1st Place 2nd Place

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Inside . . .

Massive garage sale Wed. June 4-Sat.

Multifamily garage sale Thurs. June

Garage sale Friday June 6 (8a-5p) and

Thur. 3 pm.-?, Fri. 7 a.m.-?, Sat. 7-12,

Garage sale: Clothes, toys, HH, furni-

Multi-family sale: 510 Division St. E.,

June 6th & 7th - 8am-4pm - House-

Chainsaws & Trimmers

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