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The Maple Lake

Volume 119, Number 17 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Maple Lake, MN 55358 maplelakemessenger.com $1

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Messenger office closed Thursday
The Maple Lake Messenger office will be closed Thursday, Jan. 23, as staff attends the Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention. Items may be dropped off in the slot in the door and staff may be reached via news@maplelakemessenger.com.

Maple Lakers get recognized

Hennen is Outstanding Citizen Johnson, Stewig are MLHS AAA award winners
by Gabe Licht Editor

Deadline for button design contest is Friday

Area residents are invited to design the button for the 37th annual St. Patricks Day Festival, sponsored by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce. The winner of the contest will receive a $25 cash prize. Interested individuals are encouraged to create a unique design for this years button either computer-generated (and saved as a PDF) or hand-drawn. The button design must include the words 37th Annual St. Patricks Day Festival, March 15, 2014, Maple Lake, MN. All other elements of the button design should be consistent with the Irish/St. Patricks Day theme. Drop off your entry at Rogers BP Amoco or email it to hudek90@gmail.com by Friday, Jan. 24. The winner will be announced in the Jan. 29 issue of the Messenger. Contact Irene Hudek at 612270-8586 or Deb Geyen at 320980-3144 for more information.

Daryl Hennen, right, receives the Outstanding Citizen of Wright County award from Wright County Economic Development Partnership Secretary/Treasurer Randy Voeller. (Photo by Gabe Licht)
by Gabe Licht Editor

Daryl Hennen may need to build himself a trophy case. The owner of Maple Lake Lumber received another award Friday morning, as the Wright County Economic Development Partnership named him the Outstanding Citizen of Wright County. Im speechless, he told those attending WCEDPs annual meeting in St. Michael.

Mike OLoughlin had nominated Hennen for the honor. Mr. Hennen stands out, far above the many great volunteers that live in Maple Lake, OLoughlin wrote. Mr. Hennen personally donates hundreds of hours of his time and thousands of dollars of his companys money in the effort to keep Maple Lake a great place to live and work. continued on page 10

Daryl Hennen

Every year, two Maple Lake High School seniors are asked to take time out of their busy schedules to be recognized for everything they do. This year, MLHS students Zach Johnson and Blair Stewig received the Academic, Arts and Athletics Award. Purposes of the program include recognizing and honoring seniors who have excelled in the classroom, in athletics and in the fine arts and to elevate academic standards and create greater awareness of Minnesota State High School League-sponsored activities and their values. Johnson is active in baseball, basketball, football, Irish Mentors and National Honor Society and has participated in drama and choir in the past. Stewig is involved in band, cross country, track and field, Irish Mentors, Friends of Rachel Club, National Honor Society, the dress code committee and is a peer and academic tutor. She was also a 2013 participant in Minnesota Girls State. Johnson said he enjoys the team-building and winning aspects of athletics. He enjoys the feel-good nature of the Irish Mentors program. It was fun to represent Maple Lake, Johnson said of the AAA

Maple Lake High School Academics, Arts and Athletics award winners Zach Johnson and Blair Stewig pose with math teacher Mike Hojnacke at the awards banquet. (Photo submitted by Doyle Johnson) banquet, which was hosted of things, but students from all Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Maple over. Lake American Legion Club. A total of 15 students from It was cool to be surrounded eight districts were honored. by a lot of other students who Johnson plans to attend colhave been involved with similar lege for mathmatics and Stewig things and know its not just us plans to attend Augsburg College who like to be involved with a lot to earn a pre-med degree.

Grand Marshall, Commodore nominations being accepted

The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for St. Patricks Day Grand Marshall and the Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodores Award. Nominations may be mailed or dropped off at the Maple Lake Messenger office, P.O. Box 817, Maple Lake, MN 55358. The deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. See the nomination form for both awards on page 3 of this weeks Messenger.

Take in Fine Dining Thursday District 881 to address budget, schedule

by Gabe Licht Editor

Inside . . .

A waitress faces the wrath of angry customers, only to question the reality of the moment in a scene from Fine Dining, which the Maple Lake High School Speech Team will present for the public at 6 p.m. Thursday in the MLHS auditorium. The play includes two scenes in a busy restaurant. Eight actors switch roles as they portray various colorful characters. By the end, the waitress wonders whether it is a bad dream or horrible reality. Cast and crew pictured from left: Nik Dahlgren, Brady Tongen, Danni Klimek, Benjamin Brinza, Chelsie Weege, Dylan Schlueter, Maddie Nelson, and Michael Barker. Center: Courtney Klingelhoets (student director). Not pictured: Victoria Rollings, Rebecca Loch, and Ashlee Martie. (Photo by Gabe Licht)

School House Rock Live!: page 5

Dogsleds: page 10

Coming up
*Lake Maria Winter Fun Day is Saturday *Chamber of Commerce Social is Jan. 30 *Lake Maria candlelight snowshoeing is Feb. 8

Maya Ortiz fields a ball during the Blizzard Ball Tournament on Saturday. Diamonds and Dreams raised about $1,800 for the Irish Diamonds Sports Complex during the event, which also included a bean-bag tournament. In the Blizzard Ball Tournament, Come and Get it took first place and $250, Team Ooooop took second and $100 and Brokebat Mountain took third place and $50. Ryan Haney and Chad Raiche won the beanbag tournament and the $200 top prize. Diamonds and Dreams would like to thank the volunteers who made it possible, along with Maple Lake American Legion, Maple Lake Lions and Maple Lake city workers. (Photo by Charlene Wurm)

Blizzard Ball raises funds for Diamonds and Dreams

Facing the reality of declining enrollment, the Maple Lake School Board signed off on a formality at the Jan. 13 meeting: A resolution directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions. The districts budget was formulated using an enrollment of 916 but, as of the meeting, that number stood at 904. Were down significantly and continue to have that same trouble, Superintendent Mark Redemske said. He explained that the resolution is a formality and board chair Arnie Michalicek agreed. Basically, were telling the administration what we tell them all the time: Watch the enrollment numbers and give us a recommendation, Michalicek said. Its hard to do this without contracts ironed out, but well move forward if need be, Redemske said. I have a pretty good idea in my mind of what we need to do. On the subject of contracts, several staff members greeted board members as they entered the meeting. Eric Meyer asked to address the board and read a statement from the Maple Lake Federation of Teachers. I believe that our profession needs the brightest and the best that our society has to offer, Meyer quoted Kathy Sims, an early-childhood teacher from Foley, who won the 2014 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence. We must be guardians of sound, informed, expert practice, extend ourselves as role models (and) be exemplars of educational professionalism. Teaching is a lifestyle, not a job. Meyer continued, Its fair to

say that our members believe this and live up to this every day, and we respectfully ask the school board to work with us for a fair and equitable settlement to the current contract stalemate. The board later went into closed session to discuss contract negotiations, but did not come to a resolution on the subject. Free, all-day kindergarten as a result of legislative action could also affect the budget, as the funding formula changed. So, they didnt give us new money, but just took it from other places? Michalicek asked. In a way, yes, Redemske said. We generate a significant amount of money with our option for parents to pay for all-day kindergarten. Well save a little bit of money with bussing because we wont have a mid-day bus route. Redemske said the district is prepared for the change. I wouldnt say theres a lot for us to do from a curriculum standpoint, Redemske said. He noted that the incoming kindergarten class may be smaller than 50 students. Elementary Principal Kris Harlan suggested instituting a policy for early entrance into kindergarten. She has been gathering examples from other districts and believes it will be ready for a board vote in February. In addition to discussing the budget and all-day kindergarten, the board also discussed the districts schedule, including whether or not to extend the school year to make up missed days. We dont need to figure this out tonight because we have a lot of winter left, Redemske said.

School board
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Viewpoint
grees, seemed to have made the snow more slick, contributing to the traction problem. Hennen suggested kitty litter, floor dry, or something else with grit would have been helpful. Its something anglers may want to take with them from here on out. Maple Lakes Fishing Contest, Feb. 1, is coming up fast and anglers who plan to use fish houses could have problems with the snow unless we have a sudden thaw which is only wishful thinking. Anglers dont need extensions on their augers yet, but Im guessing there must be about 30 inches of ice. Regardless of the snow conditions, thickness of the ice, or the weather, Im sure there will be thousands of anglers on Maple Lake for the Lake Associations contest. Northern fishing has always been good at their tournaments and I hope the panfish put on the feed bag. There are several new events planned for this years contest which should be entertaining. The arctic plunge will kick off the program at 10:30 a.m. * * * I wonder how many TV viewers had their eyes on 49ers coach, Jim Harbaughs, trousers Sunday during their playoff game with Seattle. The flack hes been getting about wearing tan jeans reportedly purchased from Walmart is some kind of an insult considering his salary. I made a special notice of his attire Sunday and to me his trousers looked to be a better quality than the one Wallyworld sells. They needed to be hemmed up a little, but looked comfortable. He may not measure up to be the best-dressed in NFL coaches circle and I havent paid enough attention to say who that would be. Over the years Id give Tom Landry the nod while he coached the Dallas Cowboys, especially in the early 60s. He always seemed impeccably dressed in a suit and hat and that tells you I was watching more than the Dallas cheerleaders. * * * I happened to be at Ney Park Saturday when the dog teams and their handlers were giving rides to guests. There were five teams at the park in a program that is growing each year. Vanna may not have been impressed by the barking going on in the parking lot; but it was fun to watch the sled dogs, which are born to run, as they came down the trails. The dogs do a lot of barking while theyre waiting, but once they start running everything gets quiet except for an occasional command from their driver. Its a silent run and thats got to be one of the beauties of having sled dogs for racing or as a hobby. it available when asked. The insurance proof must contain the vehicle identification information (including make, model and year) as well as the effective and expiration dates of the policy. The date you are stopped has to be within those dates. Carrying around the same card for long periods of time after expiration does not satisfy the law requirements. Officers typically cite you for not having proof of insurance, then you have to settle with the court on the matter, so it pays to keep the current insurance proof in your vehicle, so it can be shown to police by the driver if stopped. If you dont have it now, get a copy from your insurance agent. Electronic proof is now acceptable by law. Registration cards do not need to be carried in a regular passenger vehicle. If you are operating a compoorly MNsure is performing. A Star Tribune article this week illustrated notable MNsure problems, under the headline: MNsures troubles are leaving the poor stranded. Insurance agents also are suffering from headaches over the systemic failure of MNsure. A recent KSTP-TV segment indicated some agents say they have been approved to offer health insurance policies through MNsure, have done the work, but have not been paid commissions. Local agents also have expressed frustration to me over how difficult the government has made it for them to do their job and walk clients through the sign-up process. Im sure there are success stories with MNsure, it is just a disproportionately low number compared with the hype we were sold by those who supported government-run health insurance. They were even proud of the fact that No state is set to embrace (Obamacare) as thoroughly as Minnesota. Yet, here we are today. Through Jan. 4, paid enrollment was less than one third MNsures April 1 goal. Actual enrollment is even worse compared with the worst-case enrollment scenario provided in the fiscal note associated with this law. The wider the margin between individual market enrollment projections and actual enrollment, the more likely that MNsure will be facing a severe budget shortfall down the road. The federal government set a goal of 33 percent of all enrollees between ages 18-35. Through Jan. 4, just 20.4 percent of MNsure individual market enrollees were bemercial motor vehicle, then they do and an officer will ask for that as well. Any other information that is asked of a motorist on a traffic stop will depend on the totality of the circumstances surrounding the contact incident. After giving you all of this information, I just want to say that, of course, driving at safe speeds and always buckling up (including your passengers) are simple ways to avoid a roadside chat with an officer! Thanks for asking. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him via email at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us). tween the ages of 19-35. This could have serious negative impacts for 2015 insurance premiums. Enrollment issues led to a significant number of people receiving flawed determinations of eligibility for premium subsidies or public programs. That may result in people enrolling in a public program, or using a premium subsidy for a private plan for which they are not eligible. Because of that, honest, hardworking Minnesotans may actually have to repay money to state or federal government through no fault of their own. That is very unsettling. It will be interesting to see what transpires over the coming months and years, starting with attempts to fix the ineffective MNsure during the 2014 legislative session. Maybe most concerning is that nobody seems to know how deep MNsures problems run. Someone said it best about this MNsure debacle when they said, They dont even know what they dont know. How much more is there to this iceberg beneath the surface? I welcome continued correspondence from citizens in District 29A. Please pass along your thoughts, ideas, concerns and anecdotes to me. The best way to reach me is via email. I also am looking to receive feedback by hosting a town hall meeting where we can have an open discussion on MNsure and other legislative issues. Look for more information on that meeting once the details are in place. Regards, Joe

Bleat
by Harold Brutlag
January is taking a toll on panfish anglers, including myself, who are struggling to find enough keepers to stink up the frying pan. Those who prefer to fish for Northerns are more successful with Pelican Lake the hot spot. Anglers there are catching nice-sized fish and it sounds like frozen smelt is the bait of choice. One group of seven caught their limit of three each there about 10 days ago and other smaller groups have been enjoying good catches, too. Ramsey Lake gave up three Northerns via the spear to one of Ramsey Lake Heights residents with the largest being a 10-pounder. . . I finally got out Sunday afternoon on Ramsey Lake with Daryl Hennen for sunfish and after several hours of fishing in different spots neither one of us had to be concerned with filleting fish before the Giants - Seahawks football playoff game. The sunfish we found were small and not in the feeding mood. Hennen needed one large enough for his granddaughter, Emily, to dissect in a school project which he caught in the bay on the north end of that lake. I had one substantial bite and had the fish on the way up when it decided to make a run. I started to reel it back, but it took off again and the line went limp. The line wasnt broken, but the fish straightened out the ice jigs hook. We ended up fishing on the south end of Ramsey and caught some small perch, but no sunfish. We found out the snow is getting to be a problem on the lakes and we got stuck when we tried to turn around. We did a little shovelling, but Ramsey Lake resident Kevin Paumen noticed our plight from his home and towed us out of the deeper snow to a more shallow spot. We came across a fellow in a pickup having the same problem and we put our shoulders to work pushing and helping him to get moving enough to get back on track. The warm afternoon, nearly 40 de-

Brutes

The Retiree
by Jerry Hoem guest columnist
Wife lost her composure when I announced that a mouse had run across the kitchen counter. It scrambled up the porcelain front of the oven and hid under the controls. Immediately everything stopped until we could catch the rascal. At one point I proposed that we name him and train him to be a pet. I even picked out a name for him: Franz Joseph Hiding. Wife would have none of that. So, with the aid of two sticky traps, a piece of cheese, a dab of peanut butter, an air rifle, and some cooking tongs, we were able to dispatch the intruder. Thinking about Franz Joseph Haydn and other composers, Im reminded of a recent concert of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra we attended. From time to time I like to bring Maple Lakers current on classy events such as that. Not to brag, but I think I bring a unique perspective that is uncommonly helpful to the culturally deprived. Along those lines, I noted that Peteris Vasks Vox AmorisIm sure youre familiar with that piecehas some long string passages that are soporific in nature. From my perspective on a mezzanine, I counted 14 people who were asleep, and one who appeared to be dead. Not even Pekka Kuusistos impassioned direction could keep everyone awake. My personal awareness was heightened by a quest to locate those sleepers in the audience, or the count could have gone easily to 15 and one. The initial concert piece, which primed people for the nap, was a Kata in Shotokan karate. That one was called Heian Nidan, and you know what that means. Don't you? After the intermission, when a number of people recaffeinated, we were thrown into a classical frenzy by Franz Joseph Haydns Symphony No. 104, London, written in 1795. Some of us really dig that old stuff. Concert notes describe Fritz Joes (we feel really friendly toward Haydn) trips between London and Austria. The lights dimmed before I got current on those trips. The Esterhazy family, as you have doubtlessly heard, pumped a lot of cash into Haydns bank account. He must have had a Lear Jet to zip around Europe that way. The house was packed with people, since the Minnesota Orchestra seemed determined to rid the area of classical music, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra was the only game in town. Maybe the Minnesota group needs a new stadium, even though their old one is refurbished. Sounds familiar, doesnt it? The next concert on our cheap tickets wont come for a few months, and with Franz Joseph Hiding having taken a dirt bath, there wont be much culture coming from me for a while. You may have to resort to old Whoopee John records for music.

Ask a Trooper:

What items do I need if stopped?

by Sgt. Jesse Grabow
Question: What items do police officers ask you for when you are stopped? I see on television that it is different sometimes like in different states. I was stopped many years ago, and I dont plan on getting stopped anytime soon but I just want to make sure I am prepared. Answer: License and registration, Maam, isnt always the case; thats for sure. I am asked this question frequently, and I am happy to answer it for you yet once again, especially since we have so many enforcement projects going on. In Minnesota, officers typically ask you for two things. The first thing is a valid Minnesota driver license. The second thing is your current proof of insurance. If you dont have your driver license with you as required by law, then the officer will ask for another form of picture identification and will run your information on the computer for status, warrants and other issues. As for the insurance proof, the law requires you to carry proof of current insurance for the vehicle you are operating, so that if you are stopped by an officer you will have

MNsure brings sour start to 2014 by Rep. Joe McDonald

Greetings, It disappoints me that my first legislative update of 2014 centers on such a sour subject, but it is necessary since so many local citizens are coming to me with huge concerns over failings with Minnesotas new state-run health insurance program: MNsure. Gov. Mark Dayton and fellow Democrats have spent more than $150 million in taxpayer money setting up a program that still is faltering greatly nearly four months after its launch. Enrollment is not even meeting worst-case projections and people are having policies canceled they were told they could keep. Security has been breached. Many citizens are seeing their premiums increase. The MNsure head even was fired amid turmoil in the program. This government-run health insurance is making things worse, not better. Citizens and agents alike are coming to me to express their frustration over health insurance, infuriated over the lack of leadership displayed by people who are supposed to be running this new government arm. Some people who attempt to sign up for MNsure still encounter seemingly unsurmountable obstacles. A friend told me she and her husband already had spent hours on the MNsure website with an agent getting signed up for insurance and thought all was complete. Then, weeks later, she called her insurance company only to find out there was no record of their policy even though they'd completed work. She then called MNsure and spent two more hours on the phone, only to get cut off and sent back to Square 1. I call that UNsure, not MNsure. This story may be anecdotal, but it also is representative of how
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A few weeks ago, I wrote a letter in support of raising the minimum wage. I thought it might be helpful to compare minimum wage with CEO compensation as listed by Forbes Business magazine for 2012. Keep in mind that (for CEOs), these numbers do not include health care, pensions, company cars or personal use of the corporate jet. Also remember that a minimum wage worker makes $58 per day before taxes. The CEO of Target, Gregg Steinhafel, makes $28.62 million per year, or $110,077 per working day. The CEO of WalMart, Michael Duke, makes $23.15 million per year, or $89,038 per working day. Mr. Duke's pension is $113 mil-

lion. The CEO of McDonalds, James Skinner, makes $13.18 million per year, or $50,692 per working day. It should be noted that 90% of CEO compensation is stock options, taxed at a lower rate than salary. In addition, only the first $110,000 is taxed for Social Security. I am not suggesting that these men should make less; I am suggesting that their employees should make more. For those who choose to call this class warfare, I would point out that it's only called class war when the working class fights back. John Deitering Buffalo

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JAN. 20 REPORT OF THE WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF

On Jan. 13, Christopher Michael Day, 36, of Montrose, was arrested in Montrose on a Wright County warrant for violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. On Jan. 13, Amelia Lynn Jordan, 47, of Albertville, was arrested in Albertville on the charges of third-degree DWI and open bottle. On Jan. 14, Nicholas Theodore Kelley, 28, of Howard Lake, was arrested in Monticello on the charges of third-degree controlled substance violation, false information to police and obstructing the legal process. On Jan. 14, Zachary William Mattison, 25, of Otsego, was arrested in Otsego on the charges of reckless discharge of a firearm, obstructing legal process with force and domestic assault. On Jan. 14, Matthew Steven Opat, 32, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Jan. 15, Donald Ray Shellito, 21, no permanent address, was arrested in Hennepin County on an apprehension and detention order from the Minnesota Department of Corrections. On Jan. 15, Brandon Dean Wright, 21, of Buffalo, was arrested in Hennepin County on an apprehension and detention order from the Minnesota Department of Corrections. On Jan. 15, Brooke Marie Best, 33, of Buffalo, was arrested in Monticello Township on the charge of driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. On Jan. 15, Susan Jean Schelinder, 38, of Monticello, was arrested in Silver Creek Township on a Carlton County warrant for issuance of a dishonored check. On Jan. 15, Dakota Rae Bue, 35, of Annandale, was arrested in South Haven on a Wright County warrant for first-degree burglary. On Jan. 16, Adam John Morton, 31, of Buffalo, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of driving after cancellation/inimical to public safety and on a Minnesota Department of Corrections warrant for assault. On Jan. 16, Anthony Nathaniel Durban, 19, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for third-degree criminal sexual conduct. On Jan. 16, Brandon Paul Kelly, 20, no permanent address, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. On Jan. 17, Justin James Cronquist, 25, of Cokato, was arrested in Cokato on an apprehension and detention order from Crow Wing County. On Jan. 17, Angela Dawn Bedford, 26, of Annandale, was arrested in Annandale on an apprehension and detention order from Wright County. On Jan. 17, Julie Renae Stelzer, 43, of Clearwater, was arrested in Clearwater on a Kanabec County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Jan. 17, Zachary John Horstman, 20, of Montrose, was arrested in Montrose on an apprehension and detention order from Wright County. On Jan. 17, Dustin James Woodfill, 27, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. On Jan. 18, John Robert Spakosky, 45, of St. Michael, was arrested in Albertville on the charge of second-degree DWI. On Jan. 18, Logan Lee Schmidt, 26, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello Township on the charge of domestic assault. On Jan. 18, Ryan Jeffrey Jones, 19, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of consuming/possessing alcohol under 21, provide alcohol to a person under 21 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. On Jan. 19, Tyler William Horstman, 24, of Howard Lake, was arrested in Howard Lake on the charge of domestic assault. On Jan. 19, Benjamin Joseph Buchite, 24, of Delano, was arrested in Delano on a Crow Wing County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Jan. 20, Richard William Magnuson, 24, of Clearwater, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for theft. On Jan. 20, Roxanne Marie Holm, 33, of St. Michael, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of third-degree DWI. On Jan. 20, Cristian Lozano, 20, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on the charges of domestic assault and domestic assault by strangulation. On Jan. 20, Travis Harlan Koch, 25, of Annandale, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of disorderly conduct. There were 58 property-damage accidents, 11 personal-injury accidents, no hit-and-run accidents and four car-deer accidents. There were five arrests for DWI, one underage-consumption arrest, one school bus stop arm violation and 82 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations reported this week.

Ambulance-SUV head-on collision injures three

An early morning head-on crash between an ambulance and SUV on Saturday, Jan. 18, in Buffalo Township has left three individuals with injuries. The Wright County Sheriffs Office reports it was notified of a two-vehicle accident at 1:26 a.m. Saturday on Wright County Road 35 near Eaken Avenue Northeast in Buffalo Township. Initial investigation indicates that a westbound Allina Ambulance being driven by Timothy Daly, 43, of Albertville, collided head-on with an eastbound 2013 Lincoln SUV being driven by Marilyn Paumen, 51, of Monticello. Daly and paramedic Brian Nagel, 30, of Greenwood, were transported to Allina Hospital in Buffalo. Nagel was later transferred to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Paumen was transported directly to North Memorial Hospital. A patient was in the ambulance at the time of the crash but was not believed to have been injured in the crash. The patient continued on to Allina Hospital in Buffalo via a different ambulance. Maple Lake Ambulance transported one of the individuals to Allina Hospital, according to the Maple Lake Fire Department report. The accident remains under investigation by the Wright County Sheriffs Office.

St. Patricks Day Festival Awards Nomination

Nominations for the St. Patricks Day Festival Grand Marshal & Minneapolis Aquatennial Commodores Award are presented to a Maple Lake resident for a record of outstanding service to this community.
Name of nominee_________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ Submitted by_______________________________________________________________
I am nominating the above individual for (circle one): Grand Marshal; Commodores Award because:

Commissioners discuss crime lab funding disparity

by John Holler Correspondent

JAN. 16 REPORT OF THE WRIGHT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Capes, Jonathan Richard, age 22, of South Haven, sentenced Jan. 15 for Probation Violations for Gross Misdemeanor Deprivation of Parental Rights to 30 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Strand. Dirkx, Christopher Mark, age 42, of Maple Lake, sentenced Jan. 16 for Felony First Degree DWI to a stay of execution for seven years on conditions of probation, serve 90 days jail, pay $500 fine plus surcharges, complete intensive supervision program and follow all recommendations, attend Awareness Panel for Impaired Drivers, attend a support group, have no use or possession of alcohol or nonprescription drugs, submit to random testing, serve 90 days on electronic home monitoring, serve up to an additional 30 days on electronic home monitoring, stay out of establishments where alcohol is primary means of business, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, submit to random searches, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no same similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Mottl. Dyer, Lawrence Peter Jr., age 21, of Annandale, sentenced Jan. 10 for Probation Violations for Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree to 60 days jail. Sentenced for Probation Violations for Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree to 60 days jail, concurrent. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Fisher, Charles Allen, age 45, of Cokato, sentenced Jan. 10 for Felony Terroristic Threats to a stay of execution for five years on conditions of probation, serve 180 days jail, provide DNA sample, register as a sex offender, have no contact with persons under the age of 18 years, pay restitution, submit to polygraph examination, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, have no use or possession of pornography, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, attend a support group, have no contact with victim, have no use or access to the internet, undergo a sex offender evaluation and follow all recommendations, undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and follow all recommendations, undergo a psychological evaluation and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Jenkins, Daniel Scott, age 56, of Monticello, sentenced Jan. 13 for Probation Violations for Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI to 60 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Jerde, Colleen Kay, age 43, of Otsego, sentenced Jan. 13 for Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI to 365 days jail, $200 fine; 351 days stayed for three years on conditions of probation, serve 14 days jail, pay $200 fine plus surcharges, attend MADD Panel, remain medically compliant, have no use or possession of alcohol or nonprescription drugs, submit to random testing, serve 40 days on electronic home monitoring, undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and follow all recommendations, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Tenney. Keck, Kyle Allen, age 25, of Buffalo, sentenced Jan. 14 for Gross Misdemeanor Drivers' Licenses-Driving Restrictions to 365 days jail, $200 fine; 335 days stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 30 days jail, pay $200 fine plus surcharges, pay $75 public defender co-payment, undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of alcohol or nonprescription drugs, submit to random testing, remain medically compliant, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge McPherson. Klammer, Mitchell Steven, age 27, of Howard Lake, sentenced Jan. 16 for Probation Violations for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to 13 months prison. Sentenced by Judge Mottl. Savickus, Joshua James, age 34, of Monticello, sentenced Jan. 13 for Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation to a stay of imposition for three years on conditions of probation, serve 50 days jail, complete Domestic Abuse Batterer's Intervention Program and follow all recommendations, complete cognitive skill training, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, abide by any outstanding order for protection/harassment order/no contact order, obtain permission before leaving the state, have no contact with victim, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Halsey. Zelenak, Justin David, age 23, of Monticello, sentenced Jan. 16 for Probation Violations for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to one year and one day prison. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

For more than five years, Wright County has been a member of a three-county forensics laboratory in Anoka County. During that time, the county has felt like it is paying more than its fair share for the lab, but, at the Jan. 14 board meeting, the commissioners made it clear that unless the funding mechanism changes, Wright County may pull out of the collaborative laboratory. In what Commissioner Charlie Borrell termed firing a shot across the bow, the board discussed the funding disparity. The topic came up as part of an agenda item brought forward by the sheriffs department to change the language of the Joint Powers Agreement to double the size of voting members on the forensics lab committee. Currently, the only voting members are the sheriffs of Anoka, Sherburne and Wright counties. The amendment would add a commissioner from each county to the voting membership. But, the topic brought up a longstanding issue that hasnt been resolved during the period in which the crime lab has operated Wright County paying more than its fair share. When the matter was raised 18 months ago, Commissioner Pat Sawatzke contended that the fees for service should be equal to the usage of the crime lab. He looked at the numbers back then and believes they remain consistent Wright County uses about 10 percent of the facilitys time

on processing evidence, but pays 25 percent of the operations cost because the funding formula is based on population, not usage. I think we have funding problems based on equity, Sawatzke said. If were only using 10 percent of the service, but were funding 25 percent of the program, were helping Anoka County fund this program and there is an inequity that has lasted for some time. Sawatzke made it clear he has no problem with the performance of the crime lab, which is expected to get approval to have DNA findings used in court cases, but said the vast majority of counties in the state use the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which is free. He also contends that the decision to make the funding formula based on population was made privately by the three county sheriffs, not the respective county boards. (With) the original document when the organization first met, before the first brick was laid, the three sheriffs had already decided on the funding formula, Sawatzke said. The feeling was to let it ride at that time. In the original document, the language was different concerning the funding formula. The language was changed to include population as the funding formula. Joint Powers Agreements are typically based on usage. This doesnt follow that.

List past honors, membership in civic/school/church organizations, leadership positions held:

Nominations can be mailed or dropped off at the Maple Lake Messenger, P.O. Box 817, Maple Lake, MN 55358. All nominations must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29.
Past Grand Marshals are: James Doherty, Tony Onnen, Eddie Moore, Jack ONeil, Clay Doherty, Harold Ertel, Paul McAlpine, Roger Riesgraf, Chester Johnson, Dr. S.J. Raetz, Don Weismann, Margaret Leahy, Clay Mooney, Leo Dircks, Al Dircks, Ray Muller, Ed Raiche, Ken Hennen, John Fobbe, Pete Mavencamp, Marge Ward, Helen Doherty, Flossie Menth, Russ Baker, Harold Brutlag, Cathy and Dave Manuel, George Palmer, Ken Engel, The Maple Lake Fire Department, Cliff Hudek, Marge and Gaylord Pavlik, Carol Wurm, Mary McBrady, Jeannie Fobbe, ML Veterans, Gary and Genise Swearingen, Shar Dircks and Theresa Andrus. Past Commodores Award winners are: Don Weismann, Harold Brutlag, Donna Beckman, Carol Wurm, Ron Sheldon, Charlene Wurm, Mary Jo Miceli, Theresa Andrus, Irene Hudek, Merv Keeney, Ray Muller, Chuck Malachek, Joe and Nancy Thomas, Ed Raiche, Ken Hennen, Mary McBrady, Cathy & Dave Manuel, Greg and Betty Thomes, George Palmer, Cathy Elfstrand, Denise and Gary Swearingen, Shar Dircks, Ken Jude, Gary Porter, the Maple Lake Fire Department, Cliff Hudek, Marge Pavlik, Ginger OLoughlin, Cheryl Pullins, Don Clapp, Helen Doherty, Lorney Manuel and family, Ernie Puncochar, Mike Messina, Al and Julie Hudek, Andy Hudek, Florence Menth, Gary and Cathy Jude, Zita Manuel and Scott and Chris Fobbe.

Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 461, Maple Lake, MN 55358

www.maplelakechamber.com

County board
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2014 OFFICERS: President Mark Redemske, Maple Lake Public Schools, 963-3114; Vice President Gabe Licht, Maple Lake Messenger, 963-3813; Treasurer Kathy Hennen, Maple Lake Lumber, 963-3612; Secretary Cathy Elfstrand, Maple Manor, 963-5283; Directors- Dana Dingmann, Dingmann Funeral Care, 963-5731; Linda Rassat, MP Nexlevel, 963-2424; Wendy Sylvester, Wendys World Travel, 320-490-4110.

Maple Lake Fire Department Report

Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service responded to the following emergencies during the past week: Jan. 20, 5:23 a.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Allina Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Jan. 18, 9:47 a.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Jan. 18, 1:40 a.m.: Accident. Patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire, 7:01 p.m., Jan. 18, at 6270 Hwy. 55 NW, Albion Twp. A 1995 Chevy pickup belonging to Les Lemieux was burning in the engine compartment. Eight firefighters responded and used water to extinguish the fire.

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Community
Programs & Events
January 22nd Puzzle
Jan. 28: AA & Gamblers Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Jan. 28: Annandale Lakers AA & Al-Anon, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Annandale, 250 Oak Ave. N.; 320-2743380. Jan. 28: Celebrate Recovery (non-denominational Christian-based recovery program), 7 p.m., Monticello Covenant Church; 763-2952112.

Meetings
Jan. 23: AA & Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Jan. 25: AA, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Jan. 27: Social Action Ministry quilting group, 8 a.m., St. Timothys Church basement. Jan. 27: Al-Anon and Mens 12 Step Group, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113.

WCHS Swedish Genealogy workshop Thursday

Join the Wright County Historical Society's (WCHS) Archivist Betty Dircks and WCHS Reference Librarian Kay Norberg for a fact-filled workshop on starting your Swedish Genealogy on Thursday, January 23, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Wright County Heritage Center, 2001 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo. This session is free but space is limited, and RSVP's are required by calling 763-682-7323. Any participants who have never been WCHS members will also have a one-time opportunity to purchase a discounted annual WCHS membership for only $8.00. WCHS membership is required to access online resources in the genealogical library, however, membership is not required to participate in this workshop. For more information about this or any of the Wright County Historical Society programs, please visit www.wrighthistory.org, call 763-682-7323, or visit the WCHS Facebook page.

Lake Maria State Parks Winter Fun Day Saturday

The annual Lake Maria State Park Winter Fun Day is Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring both indoor and outdoor activities. The schedule is as follows: 10 to 11 a.m. Guided snowshoe hike through the parks woodlands looking for wildlife and animal tracks. Preregistration required, call the park at 763-878-2325. 11 a.m. to Noon Snow ranger indoor activities for children, including making bird feeders and animal tracks. Noon to 1 p.m. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Lake Maria. 1 to 2 p.m. Muscian and story teller Ross Sutter will present a performance of folk songs and stories for all ages. 2 to 3 p.m. Winter triathlon where entrants who participate in three outdoor events will receive a prize. Depending on weather, these events may include skiing, hiking, skating and snowshoeing, winter golf and nature bingo. Bring your own skates and skis. In addition, there will be demonstrations of winter camping and winter mountain biking with fat tire bicycles. All events are free, but a $5 vehicle park entrance fee will apply to those without an annual permit. For updates and park information, call the park or visit its website at www.mnstateparks.info. The park is located seven miles northwest of Monticello, 10 miles northeast of Annandale or five miles north of Maple Lake on Wright County Hwy. 111.

And thats the way it was . . .

Commissioner Rose Thelen replaced Commissioner Karla Heeter. This was the first new member to the Wright County Board of Commissioners in six years. ... Jordan Swiontek became the band director at Maple Lake High School after former director Tony Mazzone departed on a leave of absence. ... Community Lawn Care presented a $1,009 donation to Maple Lake High School Athletics. ... And thats the way it was five years ago this week. Four-year veteran of the Maple Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Scott Carriveau, was named Maple Lakes 1998 Fireman of the Year. ... Nathan Roemer of ANML wrestling won the 9th grade State Wrestling Title. ... Maple Lake Fire Department volunteers were dispatched to Maple Lake High School for a reported propane leak. The propane was leaking through the relief valve after the gas expanded from the afternoon sun. ... And thats the way it was fifteen years ago this week. Groundbreaking ceremonies took place at the site of the new Jude Candy & Tobacco Co. warehouse. ... Curtis Stuhr, a sixth grade student at St. Timothys Parish School, won the schools geography bee and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. ... At Shear Style Salon in Annandale, customers could get a regular perm for just $19.95. ... And thats the way it was twenty-five years ago this week. The Maple Lake High School science department received a $5,800 upgrade with new equipment. ... A Sealy Button Free Mattress could be purchased at Daytons Furniture Store in Annandale for just $35.00. ... At Dircks Fairway both a sirloin steak and a t-bone steak could be purchased for just $0.89 per pound. ... And thats the way it was fifty years ago this week.

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Library receives donation

BCTs Dixie Swim Club auditions underway

Celebrating more than 25 years of productions, Buffalo Community Theater is happy to announce rehearsals are underway for the winter production, The Dixie Swim Club, a laugh-filled look at friendship through the years. Five southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet to catch up, laugh and meddle in each others lives. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of 33 years. Performances are Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. in the Discovery Center auditorium. To purchase advance tickets online, which is recommended, log on to www.bctmn.org and click on Box Office.

Casey Moline, of Community Lawn Care, presents two checks of $1,281, for a total of $2,562, to Maple Lake Library volunteers. The first check was a result of Community Lawn Care's program which donates 5 percent of revenue from each job to one of its fundraising organizations, selected by the customer. The Land O' Lakes Foundation then matched that total. Moline is pictured with volunteer Katie Serrano, Secretary Della Ness, Vice President Terry Mooney, President Margaret Jenniges and Past President Rhonda Pagel. (Photo by Gabe Licht)

WOW
Wellness on Wheels

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

Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Unsafe Sex; Information and Assistance in Accessing Resources. For appointments or questions, call 763-682-7717, or toll-free at 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7717. For immunizations, bring past immunization records to the van, if available. * Van hours Monday through Thursday are from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming dates: Wednesday, Jan. 22: Marketplace, St. Michael Thursday, Jan. 23: Marketplace, Cokato Saturday, Jan. 25: Cub Foods, Buffalo Monday, Jan. 27: Rockwoods Grill, Otsego Tuesday, Jan. 28: BP Amoco, Maple Lake Wednesday, Jan. 29: Howard Lake Foods, Howard Lake Thursday, Jan. 30: Bank West, Rockford The complete WOW van schedule is available online at: http://www.co.wright.mn.us/de partment/humanservices/wow

Wright County Fair receives international recognition

The Wright County Fair has received international recognition at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions annual convention in Las Vegas. Troy Beise, of the Wright County Fair Board, was selected to attend the international convention as the recipient of the Young Professional Initiative Scholarship. Beise was also the recipient of the Bob Williams Institute of Fair Management Scholarship and the Errol McCoy Scholarship. Beise is currently enrolled in the Institute of Fair Management which was launched in 2007. The Institute consists of a series of 32 short courses covering the areas of core competency necessary for todays professionals and volunteers involved in the production of their agricultural fair. Courses cover management, risk management, marketing, programming, operations and year-round facility usage. The courses are offered in a variety of settings, as part of IAFE meetings, via webinars, and in an annual enrollees-only event called The Summit in a two-year, repeating cycle. The Wright County Fair received first place in the Innovation in Sponsorship Awards Program, recognizing them for creating successful sponsorships in conjunction with their fair. The Wright County Fair, partnered with Buffalo Hospital, part of Allina Health, and the Twin Cities Fantasy Factory BMX Show to bring bicycle safety to the forefront of the youth attending the annual Fair. Buffalo Hospital, along with Wright County Area United Way, successfully fitted and gave away nearly 400 bike helmets to the area youth. More than 200 youth who were 10 and older were able to participate on the bike course with the pros. IAFE is headquartered in Springfield, MO, and serves the interest of agricultural fairs (county fairs, state fairs, and regional fairs) across the globe. The entries were evaluated and judged by a team of industry leaders. These individuals were selected from the membership of IAFE, which has more than 3,000 members from around the globe. The Wright County Fair can take great pride in knowing their event has been selected for this prestigious honor. The Innovation in Sponsorship Awards is sponsored by Sapphire Events, who is an avid supporter of the Fair and Expo Industry around the world. V i s i t www.wrightcountyfair.org or contact Troy Beise at 763-972-1086 for more information.

Chamber of Commerce Social is Jan. 30

The annual Maple Lake Chamber Social will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Maple Lake American Legion Club. Hors d'oeuvres will be served, provided by the Chamber and the American Legion. A cash bar will be available. Chamber members, their employees and clients are invited to attend. This is a great chance to network with other members of the area business community outside normal business settings. Mark your calendars.

Red Cross upcoming blood drives in WC

February is Black History Month, so the Red Cross reminds eligible donors of the importance of a diverse blood supply. Donors of all types are encouraged to help save lives. Appointments to give blood can be made by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Wright County: Feb. 3: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., at American Legion Hall, 505 Pine St. in Clearwater; Feb. 6: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Community Center, Center Avenue and 2nd Street in Montrose; Feb. 12: 1 to 7 p.m. at Community Center, 505 Walnut St. in Monticello; 12:30-6:30 p.m. at Our Fathers Lutheran Church, 3903 Gilbert Ave. SE in Rockford; Feb. 13: 1 to 7 p.m. at St. Alberts Parish Center, 11400 57th St. NE in Albertville.

Librarys Cozy up with a book program underway

The Maple Lake Library has a new incentive program for adults this winter: "Cozy up with a book". Patrons will have the opportunity to win Business Bucks, simply by reading books. They fill out a slip with their name, phone number, book title and author. The more books they read, the more chances they have of winning. Winners will be drawn at the end of January and notified by phone. The program will begin again in February. Visit the Maple Lake Library for more information.

Lake Maria State Park to host winter candlelight event for all ages on Feb. 8
A candlelight event will be held at Lake Maria State Park in Monticello on Saturday, February 8, where they will have a candelight snowshoe from 6 to 9 p.m. Additional information can be found at www.mndnr.gov/candlelight. After participants explore trails lined with lanterns or luminaries, they can enjoy refreshments and warm up by a fire. People can rent or check out equipment at some parks (rental cost is typically $6/person/day for snowshoes or $10/person/day for cross-country skis, boots and poles). The DNR advises calling in advance to confirm availability. A vehicle permit is required to enter state parks ($5 for a one-day permit or $25 for a year-round permit). Those who dont already have a state parks vehicle permit can purchase one at any of the parks.

60+ and Healthy Clinics

The 60+ and Healthy Clinics, provided by Wright County Public Health, provides foot care for the senior citizens of Wright County. Toenail trimming is offered to meet the needs of those seniors who have a health condition such as diabetes or are unable to trim toenails themselves. The 60+ and Healthy Clinics will be charging a $15 fee for foot care services. This fee is necessary because the clinics are no longer being funded by grant money. However, if you are unable to pay the fee, you will not be turned away. The clinics are hosted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please ask clinic staff or call WC Public Health at 1-800-362-3667 or 763-682-7456. Upcoming dates: Tuesday, Jan. 28: St. Michael Ridge Apartments community room, 698 Ridge Drive, St. Michael Tuesday, Feb. 4: Rockford Walnut Place Apartments, 8830 Walnut Place, Rockford Tuesday, Feb. 11: Cokato Edgewood Gables Apartments, 600 3rd St. E., Cokato Tuesday, Feb. 18: Maple Lake Manor East Apartments, 333 2nd St. West, Maple Lake To see the full schedule, you can visit the website at: www.co.wright.mn.us/forms/humanservices/60%20Plus%20and %20Healthy%20Schedule.pdf

Senior Dining menu Jan. 27 - Jan. 31

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 320963-5771. MONDAY, Jan. 27 Swiss Steak, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Beets, Wheat Bread, Peaches TUESDAY, Jan. 28 Grilled Chicken Breast on a Bun, Vegetable-Beef Soup, Peas, Apple Upside-Down Cake WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29 Pork Roast, Red-Skinned Potatoes w/Gravy, Steamed Cabbage, Wheat Bread, Fruit Cocktail THURSDAY, Jan. 30 Tator-Tot Casserole, HoneyWheat Dinner Roll, SevenLayer Salad, Cereal Bar FRIDAY, Jan. 31 Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots, Wheat Bread, Ice Cream

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Church
CHURCH OF ST. TIMOTHY 8 Oak Ave. N., Maple Lake Ph.: 320-963-3726 www.churchofsttimothy.org Pastor: John Meyer School Principal: Deacon Mike Medley 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.uccml.org mail to: revjbpalmer@gmail.com bethuccml@gmail.com SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m., Annual Congregational Meeting, Fellowship. WED.: 7 p.m., Choir. HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 5460 63rd St. NW, Box 462, Maple Lake Ph.: 763-463-9447 www.holycrossmaplelake.com Pastors: Steven King and Culynn Curtis Visitors Are Always Welcome! THURS.: 7 p.m., Revelation Bible Study. SUN.: 8 a.m., Traditional Service; 9:15 a.m., Education Hour; 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Service; 11:45 a.m., Potluck. MON.: 1 p.m., First of All Prayer Group, Quilters. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN SILVER CREEK (LCMS) 11390 Elliott Ave. N.W., Maple Lake 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 3 miles so. of I-94 on Co. Rd. 143, just off Hwy. 8; Ph.: 320-963-3957; 605-553-5240 www.silvercreekcommunitychurch.org Pastor: Luke Baehr SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School, Bible Study. ANNANDALE EVAN. FREE CHURCH 10252 St. Hwy. 55 N.W., Annandale Ph.: 320-274-8951 Pastor: Dennis L. Johnson THURS: 1:30 p.m., Moms in Prayer; 7 p.m., CryOut Practice. FRI.: 6 p.m., SR Winter Wipeout. SUN.: 8:15 a.m., Prayer; 8:30 & 11 a.m., Worship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School; 6 p.m., Gospel Life. MON.: 9 a.m., Grandmas in Prayer; 7 p.m., Mens Bible Study. TUES.: 3:30 p.m., Friends of Faith; 7 p.m., Celebrate Recovery. WED.: 2 p.m., Young at Heart; 6 p.m., Awana; 7 p.m., Womens Bible Study, Solid Rock. ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N., Box 329, Annan. Ph.: 320-274-5127 www.mumac.org/~annandaleumc Pastor: Marilee Benson FRI.: 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous. SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship Service; 10:15 a.m., Coffee Fellowship, Sunday School. TUES.: 8 p.m., AA/Al-Anon. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 7809 Co. Rd. 35 W., Annandale Ph.: 320-963-3592 Pastor: Lynn Machula THURS.: SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study. WED.: 4:30 p.m., Bible Study. EAGLES GROVE CHURCH PO Box 1020, Annandale Location: Hwy. 55, next to The Marketplace Ph.: 320-248-6024 Lead Pastor: Jason Pence www.eaglesgrove.org & Facebook SUN.: 10:30 a.m., Worship Service; Energized Music and Quality Childrens 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. ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 331 W. Harrison St., Annandale Ph.: 320-274-8827 www.stjohns-annandale.org Pastor: Dave E. Nelson SUN.: 8:30 Traditional Worship; 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship. BUFFALO SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 200 2nd Ave. NE, Buffalo Ph.: 763-682-3582 Pastor: Devin Locati SAT.: 9:45 a.m., Bible Study; 11 a.m., Church Service. HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCH 1705 Hwy. 25 N., Buffalo, Mo. Syn. Pastor: Rob Jarvis Ph.: 763-682-3278; www.hosannalcms.org SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship Service; 10:30 a.m., Bible Study and Sunday School. TUES.: 8 p.m., Young Adults Group. WED.: 10 a.m., Bible Study; 7 p.m., Confirmation Class. BUFFALO UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP WED.: Discussion Group Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Sept. thru May, 7:30 p.m., at Buffalo Community Center, Across the Street from the Post Office at 206 Central Ave. (Hwy. 25). For More Information, Call Luke at 763682-4616 or Visit www.buuf.us. Everyone is welcome. BUFFALO EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 2051 50th Street NE, Buffalo (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., Mens Small Group; 7 p.m., Small Groups. SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, Coffee Fellowship, Childrens Church; 11 a.m., Sunday School for All Ages; 6 p.m., Youth Groups; 7 p.m., Small Group. MON.: 7 p.m., Womens Bible Study; 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon. TUES.: 7 p.m., Knitting Ministry; 7:30 p.m., Mens Small Group, AA, GA. WED.: 6:30 p.m., Awana, Choir Practice. BUFFALO COVENANT CHURCH 1601 Hwy. 25 N., Buffalo Ph.: 763-682-1470 www.buffalocov.org Lead Pastor: Max Frazier SAT.: 8 a.m., Computer Doctor; 9:30 a.m., Womens Daniel Bible Study. SUN.: 8 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 & 11 a.m., Contemporary Worship, Swimming Upstream; noon, Salvation Milestone; 6 p.m., Annual Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Chill Out. MON.: 9 a.m., Prayer Group; 1 p.m., Womens Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., Chosen Meeting; 7 p.m., Current Events & Prophecy Discussion Group. TUES.: 6 a.m., Deep Waters; 9 a.m., MOPS Steering; 8 p.m., Womens Volleyball. WED.: 6 a.m., Purity Platoon; 9 a.m., Shuffleboard; 5 p.m., Awana Supper; 6 p.m., Awana, Hang Time; 6:30 p.m., 9th Grade Confirmation. THURS.: 9 a.m., Missionary Connection; Noon, Study & Soup Group; 6:30 p.m., Purity Platoon; 6:45 p.m., Choir Rehearsal; 7 p.m., Baruch Korman; 8 p.m., Deep Waters. FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC 12449 Clementa Ave. NW, Monticello Pastor: Jim Tetlie, 763-878-2092 www.lutheran-faith.org Secretarys 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; 612978-2766 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.

Rehearsals underway for School House Rock Live!

School House Rock Live! cast members include: Luke Baehr, Alicia Wagner, Lorie Hegle, Deb Geyen (seated), Tom Johnson and Jessica Pavlenko. Cast not pictured: Nancy Dingwall, Julie Pawelk, Alison Totz, Jean Borrell, Dianna Lidberg, Sue Klassen, Lou Peterson and Tricia Manuel. (Photo submitted) Deb Geyen is a new teacher who is worried about her first day of classes. She turns on the TV to watch the School House Rock educational cartoons from the '70s and '90s. Before she knows it, characters from the cartoons show up in her imagination showing her the ways to make learning fun right in her living room. This musical features all the favorite songs from the actual educational cartoons: "Conjunction Junction," "I'm Just a Bill," "Three is a Magic Number," "Interplanet Janet" and more. Tickets are available at Maple Lake Star Bank, The Costume Shoppe and from the cast members for the following dates and times:. Feb. 8: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 9: 2 p.m. Feb. 15: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 16: 2 p.m. A fun School House Lunch will be served before the 2 p.m. shows on Sundays for a free-will offering. A portion of the profits of this year's show will go to the high school drama department.

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would have students in school on Dec. 22 and 23 with a final day of June 2. Generally, I dont like twoday weeks, but I thought the two-day week worked pretty well this year, Redemske said. Were better off not having a one-day week, regardless. Before the board decides on a schedule, the District Leadership Team will review both options and offer recommendations. Michalicek suggested aligning the schedule with the Wright Technical Center schedule as much as possible. The biggest thing for Wright Tech is scheduling spring break at the same time, he said. If we dont line up, our students miss two weeks. In other business, the board: Discussed the teachers observation rubric that has been developed. Tanya Malwitz explained that teachers will vote on changes and get board approval before April 15. Accepted a $3,000 donation from Helen Doherty to Club 881. Learned that the District Leadership Team designated $1,000 from the Q Comp fund for kid-friendly language arts supplies. Learned that Maple Lake Elementary will use a $1,000 grant from Resource Training and Solutions to pay for parents to attend a program called When Violence Becomes Entertainment by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. Stacie Schneider assigned her second-grade students to write I have a Dream statements in collaboration with Martin Luther King Day. Ashton Daluge I have a dream that all kids would have a nice house. Liliah Girard I have a dream that all the boys and girls get better every day. Mady Payne I have a dream that a little cat walked up to me and said Meow! and she wanted to live with me at my house. Abbie Lipinski My dream is to sing to very sick people and make them feel better. Sawyer Ogilivie I have a dream that all kids will play nice. Jeremiah Skreen I have a dream of getting an IPod for my birthday. Kaylan Ennis I have a dream that we all have what we want. Eliana Fuller My dream is to help people get better. Ryan Cranston My dream is to have an Xbox1. Makenna Jude I have a dream that all people have plenty of food, water, and shelter. Ashlynn Johnson I have a dream of helping people with cancer. Sadie Purcell I have a dream that all the kids in the world has enough food in their houses. Shawn Jones I have a dream of having all the Skylanders and give some of them away to the poor. Alan Haglin I have a dream that all the boys and girls in the world have enough food. Madison McLeod I have a dream that all kids can play together. Ty Rollings I have a dream that everybody would recycle.

School board
continued from page 1 Students missed school on Monday, Jan. 6, when Gov. Mark Dayton closed all schools due to extreme cold and the next day when Redemske opted to keep the district schools closed due to lingering cold. Students also missed a half-day to attend the state football tournament and another half-day due to a bomb threat and evacuation. My recommendation would be to add on to the end of the school year, not during spring break, Redemske said. Kids get a little squirrelly once Memorial Day comes and goes. On the topic of schedules, the board reviewed two options for a 2014-15 schedule. One would give two full weeks off for Christmas break with a final day of June 3. Another option

School News
Pennies for Patients
Students at Maple Lake Elementary and High School are participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societys Pennies for Patients program, a community service cancer education program where students donate their spare change to fund blood cancer research and patient programs. Students will bring in donations from Jan. 13 to Jan. 24, and the top fundraising classroom (at MLE) and grade (at MLHS) will win a Dominos Pizza party. School administrators appreciate the value of having students work toward a goal of helping others. Our students involvement with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society teaches them that every penny counts, MLHS social worker Nichole Rengel said. We are happy to support a program that teaches compassion, builds character and saves lives. In the early 1960s, only one in 25 children survived leukemia. Today, 9 in 10 with acute lymphocytic leukemia survive. However, leukemia still causes more deaths than any other cancer among children and young adults under the age of 20. Pennies for Patients teaches students of all ages that they can make a difference, said Kelly Fegley, campaign director for the Minnesota Chapter, said. Students contribute their spare change in honor of local student survivors and their donations support patient services and research. Each year, schools throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota raise $800,000 through coin collection and other creative fundraising ideas. Since 1992, students have raised more than $8.4 million locally and $100 million nationally through Pennies for Patients. For information regarding local programs and services of the Minnesota Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, call (888) 220-4440 or visit www.lls.org/mn. DONATE ONLINE: MLHS http://mn.sy.llsevent.org/MapleLakeHighSchool MLE http://mn.sy.llsevent.org/MapleLakeElementary Program coordinators: Nichole Rengel, HS Social Worker 320-963-7597, rengelnichole@maplelake.k12.mn.us Lisa Weninger, Elementary Social Worker 320-963-7547, weningerl@maplelake.k12.mn. us School Speech Team will be presenting the one-act play Fine Dining to the public at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in the MLHS auditorium.

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Maple Lake Elementary will host Battle of the Books on Friday, Jan. 24, and Monday, Jan. 27. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for students in grades 2-6. This is the eighth year for grades 3-6 and third year for grade 2. The purpose is simply to encourage and promote students to read good books, teamwork and have fun while competing with others. The event will be in the elementary media center and is open to the public. On Friday, fourth grade will compete from 9:30-10:30 a.m., fifth grade from 10:40-11:40 a.m., third grade from 12:15-1:35 p.m. and sixth grade from 1:40-2:40 p.m. On Monday, second grade will compete from 12:10-1:40 p.m.

Laurie Hajny, teacher at St. Timothys had her students participate in the Patriots Pen contest. What Patriotism Means to Me Megan Carlson To me patriotism is showing love for your country. Patriots love their country for what it is and not for what they think it should be. Patriots are loved by the entire country. Patriotism is considered a good quality. Patriots are people who serve their country. They want every field of the armed forces to be as perfect as can be. Patriots sacrifice their lives for the good of others and their

country. The soul of sacrifice has made patriotism a high quality everywhere and for everyone. An example of a true patriot is Martin Luther King Jr. He was a patriot that was willing to lead a movement concerning civil rights for blacks. He helped the blacks achieve rights just as our forefathers helped our country achieve and keep its rights. Just like Martin Luther King Jr. we should stand up for what is right even if we are standing alone. Our nation is built up on many different kinds of patriots. Some patriots give their

lives, money, energy, and tie to help others. Patriots are good people and thats why we should always honor them. Patriotism is highly useful because it makes people think about their own country for what it is. There are a couple major holidays that we celebrate patriotism on. One of them is Memorial Day. This day is when we honor all the military that served our country and died for us. It is usually celebrated on the last Monday in May. Another big celebration is the Fourth of July. The Fourth of July is when we celebrate the signing of the declaration of Independence. We usually celebrate by having fireworks, going to parades, and having picnics. Patriotism is about standing up for your beliefs and expressing your feelings. It is not just a way of life, its a quality that should be represented everywhere.

Catholic Schools Week kick-off pancake breakfast is Sunday

St. Timothys School will kick off Catholic Schools Week with a pancake breakfast, bake sale and book sale on Sunday following mass.

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by Mollie Graham Sports Writer

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Irish girls stretch winning streak

Coming off their first conference win, the Irish girls basketball team hosted the Pierz Pioneers Jan. 14. The Irish flew out to an early 10-3 lead and never looked back. Starting the game, the Irish won the jump ball and quickly transitioned into their offense and set up their plays. The Irish shot a seasonbest 44 percent from the field, with Rayne Coughlins 17 points leading the way. The Irish also had a season-high 18 assists and crashed the boards for 42 rebounds. The Irish hustled on both offense and defense and scored another season high with 38 first-half points, good for a 15 point halftime lead. In the second half, the Irish continued to pressure the Pioneers and stretched their lead, en route to a 71-48 win. Maple Lake applied full-court pressure and capitalized on several Pioneer turnovers. The girls had 14 steals and forced 29 total turnovers in the game. Emily Webb came up one rebound shy of a double-double, with 15 points and nine rebounds. Closing the game, the Irish were proud of their overall effort and success. This was a solid, all-around performance by the girls who are truly beginning to play together, coach Adam Ronnenberg said. Our defense is leading to our offense and we shot well in the game. The girls earned this one, without question. Pts Stls Asts Rebs M. Graham 4 1 2 6 E. Webb 15 4 6 9 J. Wohlrabe 5 2 - 2 J. Pomije 6 2 - 5 R. Coughlin 17 1 4 3 L. Rachel 4 - - J. Trager 5 1 - 2 B. Toedter 7 - 1 8 M Scheiber - - - 2 K. Hoistad 8 3 5 5 J. Macziewski - - - 4 In a subsection matchup, the Maple Lake girls and boys basketball teams traveled together to Mora for games with playoff implications on Saturday, Jan. 18. The girls cruised to a big 48-25 win. The girls started once again with an early lead thanks in large part to their full-court defense. However, their offense was more impressive. Not because of the shots made or the number of points scored, but because of how they handled the ball, with only four first-half turnovers. Great ball handling and decision-making gave the Irish a 26-9 halftime lead. Making very few changes, the Irish began the second half where they left off. The Irish shot 33 percent from the field, with Emily Webbs 15 points leading the way. Maple Lake executed their plays to get good looks at the basket. Good communication on defense led the Irish to take 19 steals from Mora. Mollie Graham had a breakout game with nine points and four steals. Rayne Coughlin netted 10 points for the Irish. Maple Lake has won three games in a row. We are still working on identifying who we are as a team, Ronnenberg said. But we have really improved on both ends of the floor. The girls are in a good place as we head into the heart of our tough conference schedule. Pts Stls Asts Rebs M. Graham 9 4 - 1 E. Webb 15 1 - 4 J. Wohlrabe - 1 1 J. Pomije - 2 1 2 R. Coughlin 10 4 1 5 L. Rachel - - - 1 J. Trager 6 2 - B. Toedter 2 1 1 4 M Scheiber - - - 1 K. Hoistad 6 3 2 5 J. Macziewski - - - 4

Andrew Schonnesen uses Nic Paumens pick to get past a defender. Schonnesen scored 46 points in three games, including a team-high 24 against Pierz. (Photo by Charlene Wurm)

Irish boys pick up two wins

by Kari Reid Sports Writer

On Jan. 14, the Maple Lake boys basketball team traveled to Pierz to play the Pierz Pioneers and picked up a 72-51 victory. We played really good team defense, assistant coach Casey Pack said. We did a good job at pressuring their guards leading to easy baskets in transition. On offense we had a balanced attack. In the first half, the Irish shot 53.3 percent with 44 points compared to the Pioneers 26 points on 35 percent shooting. We came out the first half and did a really nice job on both ends of the floor and built an 18-point halftime lead, assistant coach Brad Baumann said. In the second half, the Irish only made 15 shots, including two three-pointers, compared to eight three-pointers in the first half. The drop in scoring didnt change the outcome and the Irish were able to take home the win. We did come out of halftime a little slow and Pierz was able to cut into the lead a little bit, but we regrouped and were able to push the lead back up to 20 and thats where it stayed the rest of the game, Baumann said. Junior Andrew Schonnesen led the team in scoring with an impressive 24 points. It was really nice to go on the road and get another conference win, Baumann said. Pts Rebs Stls Asts Z. Johnson 16 9 3 8 A. Schonnesen 24 6 2 1 T. Goelz - 2 1 2 D. Stokman 15 4 1 4 E. Hertwig 5 3 1 1 R. Kalinowski - 1 - 1 C. Olson 2 2 - L. Caughey 3 1 - Nic Paumen 2 - - S. Graham - - 1 N. Paumen 2 2 - B. Borell 2 1 1 The Irish played an intense game on their home court against the Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles on Jan. 17. The Eagles are a big team with players as tall as 66. This challenged the Irish but the

spirit from the Irish fans pumped up the players and they came out on top, winning 52-49. Like the Pierz game, we came out and did an outstanding job on offense and defense against Eden Valley, Baumann said. Again we built a nice lead going into half time. In the first half the Irish dominated, scoring 35 points while the Eagles only scored 18. The second half was different for the Irish. The roles reversed and the Eagles caught up. It came down to the last seconds for the Irish to score the winning points. In the second half, we struggled to make shots and we didnt rebound well, which allowed them to come back and eventually tie it, Baumann said. Fortunately, we did a nice job making key plays down the stretch on both ends of the floor and made some clutch free throws. David Stokman led the team with 16 points and nine rebounds. It was a great basketball game, Baumann said. The atmosphere was fun and our fans were awesome. They definitely made an impact on the game, giving our guys that little extra boost when we needed it, and thats great to see. Pts Rebs Stls Asts Z. Johnson 11 5 1 A. Schonnesen 12 2 1 4 T. Goelz 1 1 1 4 D. Stokman 16 9 2 1 C. Olson 1 2 - L. Caughey 3 2 - Nic Paumen 2 - - S. Graham 2 3 1 B. Borell 4 4 1 On Jan. 18 the Irish took a trip to Mora to play the Mora Mustangs. The Irish couldnt keep up with the Mustangs and they lost by a score of 85-68. In the first half, we had a hard time making shots on offense, Baumann said. On defense, we struggled to control dribble penetration, which allowed them to get to the basket. When we helped, they found open shooters and, to their credit, they knocked down their shots. For the game they were

17 of 28 from three-point range, and they made 12 of those in the first half. At halftime, the Mustangs were shooting 65.5 percent compared to Maple Lakes 31.4 percent and led 50-27. In the second half we did a better job on defense and offense but had dug ourselves such a big hole in the first half, we werent able to overcome their lead, Baumann said. In the second half, the Irish got their shooting efficiency up to 42.9 percent compared to the Mustangs 40.9 percent. Those extra points couldnt help the Irish as they took home the loss. It was a disappointing loss for a couple reasons, Baumann said. One, we seemed to revert back to the way we played before the new year and thats not good, and two, it was a subsection opponent and probably hurt our chances to get a higher seed come playoff time. David Stokman led the team with 22 points. Zach Johnson followed with 21 points and eight rebounds. Hopefully we can put this game behind us and get back on track this week with road games against Spectrum and Holdingford, which are two important games, Baumann said. Spectrum is another subsection opponent and Holdingford is, of course, a CMC opponent. Pts Rebs Stls Asts Z. Johnson 21 8 3 4 A. Schonnesen 10 2 1 2 T. Goelz 6 8 - 1 D. Stokman 22 4 - 5 E. Hertwig - 1 - L. Caughey 7 3 - 1 Nic Paumen - 1 - S. Graham - 1 - B. Borell 2 3 1 -

Central Minnesota Conference Girls Basketball Standings Conf. Overall HL-W-W 4-0 10-0 EV-W 3-0 8-2 HOLDINGFORD 4-1 11-2 MAPLE LAKE 2-2 3-7 BBE 2-3 7-5 ROCKFORD 1-2 2-9 KIMBALL 0-4 3-8 PIERZ 0-4 2-10

Gymnasts earn season-high score

by Jordan Sifferle Sports Writer

On Saturday, Jan. 18, Maple Lake hosted the Tumble in the Jungle varsity invitational. More than 60 girls from St. Louis Park, St. James, Sartell, Paynesville/ Eden Valley/Watkins, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted and Maple Lake competed in the event.

Maple Lake earned a seasonhigh score of 126.88, which was good enough for second place. "I feel we worked very well together and helped push each other to our full potential," Delaney Sifferle said. Jordan Sifferle took second on vault, third on bars, fourth on floor and third all-around.

The gymnasts were excited to see their hard work pay off and are determined to improve their score. "All the girls had a great meet, head coach Kaitlyn Helmbrecht said. They've been working very hard to earn their high score. I'm excited to see what improvements are to come within the next few meets."

Moose escape chippy game with win

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Central Minnesota Conference Boys Basketball Standings Conf. Overall BBE 7-0 13-1 HL-W-W 6-1 10-4 ROCKFORD 4-3 9-5 MAPLE LAKE 4-3 4-8 KIMBALL 3-4 9-5 EV-W 3-4 9-6 PIERZ 1-6 2-14 HOLDINGFORD 0-7 3-12 Lake @ Moose Sheritt Arena; 6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV Game vs. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted @ Maple Lake High School; 6:00pm Basketball:Boys C Game vs. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted @ Maple Lake High School; 6:00pm Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs. Dassel-Cokato @ Maple Lake High School; 6:00pm Gymnastics: JV Meet vs. Dassel-Cokato @ Maple Lake High School; 7:00pm Hockey:Boys Varsity Game Buffalo vs. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake @ Moose Sheritt Arena; 7:00pm Hockey:Girls Varsity Game Buffalo (coop) vs. Rogers @ Regal; 7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity Game vs. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted @ Maple Lake High School. Thursday, Jan 30: 4:15pm Basketball: Girls 7th Grade Game Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity @ Lester Prairie High School, Game Times 4:15 & 5:15; 4:15pm Basketball: Girls 8th Grade Game Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity @ Lester Prairie High School; 5:15pm Hockey: Boys JV Game Northern Lakes Lightening vs. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake @ Moose Sheritt Arena; 6:00pm Basketball: Girls JV Game Holdingford @ Holdingford High School; 6:00pm Basketball: Girls C Game Holdingford @ Holdingford High School; 7:00pm Hockey:Boys Varsity Game Northern Lakes Lightening vs. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake @ Moose Sheritt Arena; 7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity Game Holdingford @ Holdingford High School.

On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Monticello-Annandale-Maple Lake Moose hosted the Princeton Tigers. The game began with a Princeton goal halfway through the first period. The first period also consisted of two penalties, one against the Tigers for too many men on the ice and one against the Mooses Sam Johnson for cross checking. In the second period, tensions rose immensely and penalties multiplied. Just 10 minutes into the second period, MAML had three men in the penalty box; Monticello senior Colton Jones and junior Drew Brockman both for elbowing and Maple Lake junior McRae Haney for hooking. The Tigers took advantage of the Moose being one man short and scored a power-play goal,

bringing their lead to 2-0. With a two-point difference on at the end of the second period, tensions for both teams reached their limits and a fight broke out between Annandales Mark Rieger-Borer, Monticellos Brockman and Princetons Silas Reek and Joey Stenslie. The Moose players were ejected and will sit out the next game. The third period began with an even-strength goal by Monticello senior Mason Vetsch, after harsh words from the coaches between periods after the fight that left two players out of the rest of the game. Whatever the MAML coaches did or did not say definitely had a positive effect on the Moose as Monticello senior Colton Jones scored another goal to tie the game 2-2. After an interference penalty on the Tigers, it looked like the Moose

might be able to take the game; however the game took the opposite turn when Princeton scored a shorthanded goal and took a one-point lead. With less than 10 minutes left on the clock, the Tigers obtained another penalty, and the Moose capitalized on this power play and tied the game 3-3. The period ended with a tie and the game headed into overtime. Over halfway through the eightminute overtime play, the Tigers received a delay of game penalty and the Moose took advantage of the extra man once again and on a breakaway, Monticello senior Oliver Winsor faked one way, tricked the goalie and scored on the opposite side, giving himself his second overtime game-winning goal and the Moose their ninth victory of the season.

Bison beat rival River Hawks on the ice

by Tara Holmgren Sports Writer

This weeks Maple Lake Irish activities

ley-Watkins High School; 6:00pm Basketball:Girls JV Game Eden Valley-Watkins @ Eden Valley-Watkins High School; 6:00pm Gymnastics: Varsity Meet vs. Rockford Area Schools District @ Maple Lake High School; 6:00pm Gymnastics: JV Meet vs. Rockford Area Schools District @ Maple Lake High School - MS Gym (North); 7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity Game Eden Valley-Watkins @ Eden Valley-Watkins High School. Saturday, Jan 25: 5:15pm Hockey:Boys JV Game Cambridge-Isanti vs. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake @ Moose Sheritt Arena; 7:00pm Hockey:Boys Varsity Game Cambridge-Isanti vs. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake @ Moose Sheritt Arena. Monday, Jan 27: 6:00pm Basketball:Girls JV Game vs. Norwood Young America @ Maple Lake High School; 6:00pm Basketball:Girls C Game vs. Norwood Young America @ Maple Lake High School; 7:30pm Basketball:Girls Varsity Game vs. Norwood Young America @ Maple Lake High School. Tuesday, Jan 28: 4:00pm Basketball:Girls 7th Grade Game Howard Lake-WaverlyWinsted @ Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted H.S.; 4:00pm Basketball:Girls 8th Grade Game Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted @ Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted H.S.; 5:15pm Hockey:Boys JV Game Buffalo vs. Monticello/Annandale/Maple

Thursday, Jan 23: 4:15pm Basketball:Girls 7th Grade Game Eden Valley-Watkins @ Eden Valley-Watkins High School; 4:15pm Basketball:Girls 8th Grade Game Eden Valley-Watkins @ Eden Valley-Watkins High School; 5:15pm Hockey:Boys JV Game Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake vs. Rogers @ Rogers Ice Arena; 6:00pm Basketball:Boys C Game Holdingford @ Holdingford High School; 6:00pm Basketball:Boys JV Game Holdingford @ Holdingford High School; 6:00pm Wrestling: Varsity Double Dual Delano, New London-Spicer ., Orono vs. Annandale/Maple Lake @ Annandale High School; 7:00pm Hockey:Boys Varsity Game Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake vs. Rogers @ Rogers Ice Arena; 7:30pm Basketball:Boys Varsity Game Holdingford @ Holdingford High School. Friday, Jan 24: 6:00pm Basketball:Girls C Game Eden Valley-Watkins @ Eden Val-

The Buffalo Bison went up against rivals from North Wright County on Friday, Jan. 17, and came away with a 3-2 win. In the first period, North Wright County got a goal on the power play. SOG: Buffalo-5, North Wright County-9. During the second period, Buffalo scored two goals. The first goal was scored by senior captain Lindsay Roethke unassisted. The second goal was scored by sophomore Abby Halluska assisted by Roethke. SOG: Buffalo-5, North

Wright -5. Coming into the third, Buffalos intensity was at an all-time high. They were playing Bison hockey like it is supposed to be played and playing well as a team. Buffalo got another goal scored by junior Madi Jewell assisted by

freshman Rylan Bistodeau. North Wright County scored another goal this period as well. SOG: Buffalo-11, North Wright County-9. Buffalo played great the entire game. Their hard work paid off as they took the win 3-2 against their rivals on the road.

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #881 MAPLE LAKE, MN MINUTES Board Members Present: Shelley McAlpine, Arnie Michalicek, Ben Elsenpeter, Shelly Liljequist, Richard Thomas, Joe Paumen and Ed Trager Others Present: Mark Redemske, David Hansen, Kris Harlan, Maureen Donohue and Gabe Licht 1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Election of a School Board Chair Nomination of Arnie Michalicek for Chair. Motion carries 6-0. 4. DISTRICT #881 IS PROUD OF A. Volleyball Award Winners Go! Award Morgan Scheiber Most Improved Player Kelsie Kelm Player of the Year Linsey Rachel 1st Team All Conference Jenni Pomije, Emily Webb, Linsey Rachel 2nd Team All Conference Anna Treptau, Jillian Goelz, Morgan Scheiber Academic All Conference Chloe Callahan, Jillian Goelz, Jenni Pomije, Taylor Pilger MSHSL All State Team Gold 3.81 Top 10 GPAs on the Varsity Team Section 5AA and CMC Coach of the Year Marty Kiebel Section 5AA Assistant Coach of the Year Amy Voigt B. Football Award Winners Hardest Worker - Nick Gapinski Most Improved - Trevor Paumen Defensive Player - Nick Gapinski Offensive Player - Cal Redemske Lineman of the Year - Dominic Kaley 1st Team All Conference Dustin Strub, Cal Redemske, Nic Paumen and Jordan Fonteyn 2nd Team All Conference - Nick Gapinski, Landon Caughey, Trevor Borell and Dominic Kaley All Section - Cal Redemske, Dustin Strub, Landon Caughey, Nic Paumen and Nick Gapinski Academic All Conference Charlie Stejskal, Tony Goelz, Hunter Hicks, Dustin Strub, Nick Gapinski, Cal Redemske, Drew Seibert, Damian Kaley C. Our Districts Paraprofessionals during Paraprofessional Recognition Week from January 12 through January 18, 2014 5. Recognition of visitors: Diane Hertwig, Stacie Schneider, Adam Ronnenberg, Ben Youngs, Eric Meyer, Lisa Weninger, Nicole Casebolt, Carol Tongen, Tanya Malwitz

2014 Summary Budget Information for the City of Maple Lake

The purpose of this Report is to provide summary 2014 budget information concerning the City of Maple Lake to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. 471.6965. This budget is a summary document only; the complete budget may be examined at Maple Lake City Hall, 10 Maple Avenue South, during regular office hours. The council approved this budget on December 3, 2013. Revenues 2014 2013 22. Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,700 87,935 Adopted Budget Budget 23. Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1. Property Taxes ......................................................592,575 543,401 24. Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 2. Tax Increments.................................................................0 70,000 25. Culture and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,182 69,081 3. All Other Taxes (franchise tax, hotel/motel taxes, etc.) ...................0 0 26. Conservation of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 4. Special Assessments..............................................119,102 146,416 27. Urban Redevelopment, Economic Development 5. Licenses and Permits...............................................18,300 14,605 & Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,780 18,200 6. Federal Grants .................................................................0 0 28. Miscellaneous Current Expenditures . . . . . . . . . 63,485 52,085 7. State General Purpose Aid (e.g. LGA, etc.) ............479,341 431,190 29. Total Current Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,187,988 1,048,059 8. State Categorical Aid ( state aid for streets, etc.) ............. 7,818 7,818 30. Debt Service - Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282,000 373,280 9. Grants from County and 31. Interest and Fiscal Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159,385 139,884 Other Local Governments ......................................6,300 6,910 32. Street & Highway Const. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 10. Charges for Services ...........................................437,646 435,374 33. Capital Outlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,601 292,646 11. Fines and Forfeits ......................................................150 200 34. Other Financing Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 12. Interest on Investments.........................................23,950 27,150 35. Transfers to Other Funds (include enterprise funds) . . . 15,000 15,000 13. Miscellaneous Revenues ..................................... 20,600 17,100 36. Total Expenditures and Other Financing Total Revenues.....................................................1,705,782 1,700,164 Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,935,974 1,868,869 15. Proceeds from Bond Sales.............................................0 0 Fund Balance 16. Other Financing Sources...............................................0 0 37. General Fund - Beginning Balance (Jan. 1) . . 1,365,107 1,264,602 17. Transfers from Other Funds 38. General Fund - Ending Balance (Dec. 31). . 1,149,915* 1,253,891* (include enterprise funds) ........................................................15,000 157,994 39. Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance 18. Total Revenues and Other Budgeted Governmental Funds . . . . . . . . . . (215,192)* (10,711)* Financing Sources.........................................1,720,782 1,858,158 Other Items Current Expenditures (Exclude Capital Outlay) 40. Total Property Tax Levy - All Funds . . . . . . . . . 830,575 793,401 2014 2013 41. Net Unrealized Gain or (Loss) from Adopted Budget Adopted Budget Investments for 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 19. General Government (council, admin. etc.) . . . . . 224,462 227,631 *Unaudited Balance 20. Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409,654 392,525 21. Streets and Highways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,725 200,602
Eric Meyer asked to address the board. He read a statement from the Maple Lake Federation of Teachers asking the Board to help work toward a fair and equitable settlement to the current collective bargaining stalemate. 6. M/S McAlpine/Paumen - Approve the Agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2014. Added items 9G, 9H, and 9I. Motion carries 7-0. 7. M/S Trager/Liljequist - Approve the Consent Agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2014. Motion carries 7-0. 8. Unfinished Business A. M/S Elsenpeter/Thomas - Motion to approve the licensed staff seniority list for 2013-2014. Motion carries 7-0. B. Enrollment Update - Enrollment is at 904 for the end of December 2013. 9. New Business A. M/S Thomas/Elsenpeter - Motion to approve officers effective January 1 through December 31, 2014: Vice Chair-Joe Paumen; Clerk-Shelley McAlpine; Treasurer-Shelly Liljequist. Motion carries 7-0. M/S Thomas/Elsenpeter - Motion to approve committee appointments. Motion carries 7-0. M/S Trager/Liljequist - Motion to approve designation of newspaper, depository of funds and investment options of surplus funds. Motion carries 7-0 M/S Elsenpeter/Trager - Motion to approve salaries and allowances. Motion carries 7-0. M/S Paumen/McAlpine - Motion to approve meeting dates and times. Motion carries 7-0. B. Review drafts of 2014-2015 school calendar. Two calendar versions were discussed. The attempt will be made to align with the Wright Tech Centers calendar. The drafts will go to the Leadership Teams for their input. C. M/S McAlpine/Trager - Motion to approve a resolution directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions and reasons therefore. Roll call vote, all yes. Motion carries 7-0. D. First reading of the following policy updates: 406, 414, 504, 505, 506, 509, 515, Form 515, 607, 707, 708, 904, 906. E. Discussion of kindergarten programming for the 2014-2015 school year. Redemske talked about all-day versus half-day Kindergarten for next year and changes in the weighting formula used to calculate revenue. Harlan has put a survey out to parents to get input on what they desire. Policy 503.1, addressing early entry into kindergarten needs to be updated. F. M/S Elsenpeter/Thomas - Motion to accept a $3,000 donation from Helen Doherty to Club 881. Motion carries 7-0, with gratitude. G. Tanya Malwitz shared what has been developed for the Teachers observation rubric. This rubric meets MDE requirements. Teachers will need to vote on changes and then get board approval. Change deadline is April 15, 2014. H. Discussion on making up missed school days. Due to emergency evacuation, State football participation and extreme weather, 2 full days and 2 half-days have been missed. A decision will be made at a future meeting. I. M/S McAlpine/Paumen Memorandum of Understanding with retiree Ken Bruns clarifying language for retiree health insurance. Motion carries 7-0. 10. Representative Reports A. District Leadership Team-Paumen reported new color-coded posters showing learning targets for reading standards have been ordered from a printer for teachers to

CONSENT AGENDA (January 13, 2014) A. (ACTION) Approve payment of bills presented January 13, 2014 in the amount of $224,756.54 and hand written checks for December 2013 in the amount of $39,567.07 Maple Lake School District 881 B. (ACTION) Financial ReportCash Balance Balance, December 1, 2013 $ 138,753.82 Receipts for December $ 826,441.68 NSF Returned checks $ (138.00) Transfer from PMA $ 775,000.00 Transfer to PMA $ (706,217.73) Total Receipts $ 1,033,839.77 December Exp. Vouchers $ 217,269.85 Bills Approved 12/9/2013 $ 177,582.36 Hand Written Checks Dist. $ 38,689.32 Debit Card Purchase $ 877.75 Voided Check $ Bank, ACH, Efunds Charges $ 120.42 Payroll Contributions $ 315,579.47 December Payroll $ 300,353.39 Disbursements for December $ 833,202.71 Star Bank Balance, 12/31/2013 $ 200,637.06 Plus investments $ 4,667,132.06 BALANCE DIST: December 31, 2013 $ 4,867,769.12 BALANCE OPEB FD: December 31, 2013 $ 1,113,901.40 post in their classrooms. B. Early Childhood Family Education/Community EducationMcAlpine that the next meeting is February 3. C. Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative- Thomas reported having a tour of MAWSECO facilities in HL-W-W and they discussed committee appointments. D. Minnesota High School League- Paumen reported the next meeting is January 23. Redemske viewed a webinar about changing to district football scheduling. The MSHSL Board will vote on this at their January 23 meeting. If approved, this will begin in the 2015-16 school year. E. Safe Schools Committee- Liljequist reported the next meeting is January 15. F. Schools for Equity in Education- Liljequist reported the next meeting is in February. G. Technology Committee- Paumen reported the next meeting is January 23. H. Wright Technical CenterMichalicek reported they are working on new programming, finances and the 2014-2015 calendar. I. Elementary School- Harlan reported over 200 people attended the School of Excellence celebration. To mark the event, Cindy Carter made a mural and Zahler Photography donated a banner. Harlan will receive a plaque at the upcoming Elementary School Principals Association Winter Institute. Harlan expressed how proud she was of staff and students during the evacuation and recent fire alarm. She also thanked St. Timothys for their hospitality. Elementary had a curriculum discussion on the new Benchmark Literacy reading program. She is receiving positive feedback and the rigor is high. February is I Love to Read month with a PAWS for Reading theme and fun events are planned. The Spelling Bee for grades 5-8 is January 21. Money from Resource Training for parental involvement will be used to pay for admission and busing for parents interested in attending a presentation by Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman on When Violence Becomes Entertainment at the Riverside Convention Center in St. Cloud on January 28. Harlan will attend a Reading Recovery National Conference with Instructor Kelly Seibert February 1-4. Pennies for Patients is going on now. MLE set a $400 goal. This is Paraprofessional Recognition Week and the Messenger will have an article. Conferences are coming up January 30 and February 3. J. High School- Hansen reported MLHS is wrapping up 1st semester and taking care of final tests. Grades will be mailed January 24. Hansen is proud of the fantastic job by staff with all the unplanned interruptions. He reported the testing schedule is worked out and emailed to parents. He is in the process of registration for next year. Sophomores will tour the Wright Tech Center on January 27. Late start will have PLCs meeting. Paras are working on a book study and are viewing the Paraprofessional Handbook and When Life Happens. MLHSs Pennies for Patients goal is $500, with a great surprise incentive for those who meet the goal. STUCO is working on Snowcoming for February. The Geography Bee was last week with some students advancing in competition. Hansen wants to form a committee to look at modernizing the dress code in time for spring and looked for board involvement. McAlpine volunteered. 11. Committee Reports A. Support Staff Committee meeting January 23 at 6:00 p.m. 12. Set Meeting Dates 13. Other Business A. Thank-You Notes B. Upcoming Meetings: 1. Safe Schools Meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Board Room 2. DLT meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the Board Room 3. MAWSECO Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28 in Howard Lake 4. Wright Tech Center Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Buffalo 5. Regular School Board Meeting in January at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 in the Board Room C. Miscellaneous Information: 1. Chamber of Commerce Meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 14. Michalicek called for break at 8:30 p.m. M/S McAlpine/Trager - Motion to close the meeting to discuss contract negotiations at 8:41 p.m. Motion carries 7-0. Meeting reopened at 9:51 p.m. 15. M/S Trager/McAlpine - Motion to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Motion carries 7-0. Respectfully Submitted, Maureen Donohue Shelley McAlpine NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that on August 22, 2012 a notice of amended zoning ordinance was published which incorrectly listed Section 28.05 (Central Business District B-1). The correct section is 30.05 (Light Industrial I-1). Linda E. Hruby City Clerk/Treasurer NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AMENDED ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 30.5 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL INTERIM USES The City Council of the City of Maple Lake, Minnesota ordains: Section 30.05 of the Maple Lake Zoning Ordinance is amended to add the following language: Subd. 2. Temporary Structures to be used as a Wellness Center as an Accessory Use to an existing business. This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Adopted by the City Council this 7th day of August, 2012. M.P. O'Loughlin, Mayor City of Maple Lake Attest: Linda E. Hruby City Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Maple Lake Messenger on the 22nd day of January, 2014.

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Daryl Hennen
continued from page 1 Hennen has served on the Maple Lake Volunteer Fire Department for about 40 years and was the 2008 Firefighter of the Year. OLoughlin credited Hennen for allowing his employees to serve on the department and paying their wages while responding to emergency calls on company time. The lives and property saved by his unselfishness cannot be tallied, OLoughlin wrote. Hennen is also passionate about the Maple Lake Lakers.

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That passion was rewarded, as Hennen was inducted into the North Star League Hall of Fame in 2004, largely for helping to bring baseball back to Maple Lake. He received the 2013 Mike Downes Memorial Award after Maple Lake hosted the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Championship. He was credited for negotiating the purchase and installation of a new lighting system at Irish Stadium, as well as fence and grandstand repair. In his nomination letter, OLoughlin shared an anecdote a Laker had told him in the fall 2011. We were out at the park this weekend and working on getting electric pulled for the lights, OLoughlin quoted. Of course, Daryl was there and I was standing next to him by one of the light towers and he started talking. I figured it out. ... I couldnt sleep at all last night, woke up at midnight, went downstairs and started working on it and got it taken care of.

OLoughlin said Hennen doesnt rest until he has solved a problem for Maple Lake. Hennen is known for contributing to various charitable ventures in a variety of ways. He is also a faithful member of St. Timothys Parish, a former board member and a Knights of Columbus member who does his part at each and every function they have, whether flipping burgers, cleaning tables or whatever they need. OLoughlin suggested that Hennens efforts warrant special recognition. Daryl Hennen should receive this award yearly, if possible, because this is a typical year of what a benefit he is to the city of Maple Lake and the community of Wright County as a whole, OLoughlin wrote. His commitment to his city is far and above the typical volunteer. Hennen received the award from WCEDP Secretary/Treasurer Randy Voeller.

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Musher Joe Fessler prepares the sled dogs for dog sled rides at Ney Park. Pleasant weather helped draw a crowd to the event. (Photo by Charlene Wurm)

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Borrell made a motion to approve the JPA, but to include that the county may exercise its 180-day out clause if the funding policy isnt changed. The board approved the change by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Mark Daleiden voting against the change due to questions about the county moving forward under the current policy. In other business, the board: Reviewed an updated Continuation Of Operations Plan. The first COOP plan was created in 2010, but this was the first time it updated the functions of the plan, which deal with the unexpected loss of staff or buildings. In the first COOP plan, there was no section that included the role of the county board. The next phase is to work with the Information Technology Department as to how the county would deal with technology issues if a building was severely damaged and employees were displaced. Named David Thompson and Jerry Pettit to the planning commission. Pettit, who was selected by Borrell for District 5, was named to a three-year term. Thompson, who was selected by Daleiden for District 3, will finish out the final year of the term Ralph Douglas was named to in 2012. Douglas has been in poor health and opted out of the final year of his term. By a 4-1 vote, approved getting an appraisal for a potential purchase of land adjacent to Ney Park near Maple Lake. The county had looked to partner with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, but the parks commission

wasnt comfortable with the funding sources or restrictions. The county is looking to partner with Pheasants Forever, which has indicated it would pay the local share of the cost if the purchase receives grant funding through lottery proceeds. Borrell dissented, asking, At some point, do we say we have enough park land? The county has more than 11,000 acres of recreational space and more than 5,000 acres of wildlife-management land. Approved a not-to-exceed amount of $500 to partner with the Cedar Lake Conservation Association for watercraft inspections in Schroeder Park. The CLCA would match funds, as it did last year. Parks Administrator Marc Mattice said the program was beneficial to the county and was viewed as a good educational tool for teaching boaters to inspect their boats before and after hitting the water in search of potential invasive species. Referred to the ways and means committee a proposed 100acre land sale that was brought to the parks commission, but Mattice didnt feel it was a parks question. The land has gravel reserves that might be an investment opportunity for the county, but doesnt have much value for park property. Approved a six-month trial period of dedicating a portion of weekly board agendas for commissioners to discuss committee/advisory board meetings they have attended to increase the communication about the actions that occur at those meetings that arent already part of the committee minutes that are routinely part of board agendas.