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Volume 119, Number 6 Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Maple Lake, MN 55358 maplelakemessenger.com

New county commissioners reflect on year


A year ago, the five Wright County commissioners spent a relatively sleepless night awaiting the decision as to whether they would be members of the county board or not. Thanks to redistricting, all five commissioners had to run for election and none were convinced they would win. A year later, some of the commissioners reflected on election night 2012 and how the last year has impacted them. Commissioner Pat Sawatzke was in the unique situation of having to run against a sitting commissioner, as redistricting put him and Rose Thelen in the same district. Admittedly awkward, Sawatzke said the only reason he ran was to provide some continuity on a county board that was going to have four new members. I was relatively confident I would win, but I made it clear prior to the election that the only reason I was running was because we were going to have such significant turnover on the county board, Sawatkze said. I felt that the board needed to maintain some experience and stability and that I could bring some of the leadership needed. If not for so many new commissioners coming on, I wouldnt have run again and have maintained that. That was my last election and I wont run again in three years. While Sawatzke is winding down the end of his service to Wright County, the other commissioners were just starting their own journeys, ones they werent sure were even going to happen as they waited out the election result. Christine Husom spent the night at a Buffalo bowling alley and event center. continued on page 3
by John Holler Correspondent

Standing in the hall of fame

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Mike Muller remembers launching his career in the theater business. The year was 1948 and he was selling popcorn at his grandfathers theater in Annandale. His commission of two cents per bag wasnt bad for an eight-year-old who could buy an ice cream cone for a nickel or go to Maple Lake High School students will bring Dracula to life, starting at 7:01 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 in the high school auditorium. At right: Vampire hunters are surprised to find Artura's sister has been transformed into a vampiress. (From left) Count Dracula (Dylan Schlueter), vampiress (Miranda Powers), vampiress (Hailee Mali-chek), Abraham Van Helsing (Benjamin Brinza), Mina Murray (Chelsie Weege), Dr. Petra Seward (Lexy Medley), Artura Murray (Hayley Goelz), and vampiress (Skylar Manka). (Photo by Gabe Licht)

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Dracula coming to MLHS

the movie himself for 15 cents. Some nights he literally didnt make a dime, while his biggest haul of $4.28 came when businesspeople visited the area for bank night. Muller, who now owns eight movie theaters, was recently inducted into the National Association of Theatre Owners Hall of Fame in the Midwest region for outstanding leadership, dedication and service.

He took the news of the award in stride. "I asked (North Central NATO President) Jeff Logan, 'Does that mean I'm going to die?' He said, 'I hope not,'" Muller recalled. "I joke a lot, but I was pretty honored when he said I'd been nominated for the hall of fame." Muller credited his grandfather and aunt for teaching him good work habits.

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Irish football, volleyball teams heading to State

Turkey coupons: pages 6-7

Trick or treating: page 7

*Chamber Craft Sale, St. Tims Shopping Extravaganza Saturday *Veterans Day program is Monday *MLHS fall play is Nov. 14-16

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The Maple Lake Irish football team defeated rival Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 48-21 on Thursday at St. Cloud State University to earn the right to advance to the state tournament. The team is made up of (front) Scott Jordan, Jordan Lorentz, Austin Becker, Dusty Strub, Tim Vogel, Hunter Hicks, Jordan Fonteyn, Landon Caughey, Josh Bidwell, Trevor Paumen, Nick Gapinski, Drew Seibert, Ryan Kalinowski, (second row) Hunter Malachek, Chase Swenson, Devin Lowers, Michael Scherber, Wyatt Moeller, Wyatt Richards, Trevor Borell, Jerrod Derheim, Michael LaTour, (third row) Gabe Hance, John Treadwell, Damian Kaley, Nate Maas, Dominic Kaley, Nic Paumen, Zach Johnson, Brandon Lyons, Lucas Fobbe, Ryan Cargill, Greg Giebenhain, Blake Wellsted, (fourth row) coach Brad Baumann, Cal Redemske, Sam Schaust, Tony Goelz, Nick Preisinger, Derek Reller, Kyle Pilger, Zach Johnson, Cody Bakka, coach Tim Knudsen, Principal Dave Hansen, Josh Gindele, Tanner Vassar, Eli Hance, Ben Gindele, Garret Anderson, (back) Brian Redemske, Cam Knudsen, Chase Olson, Tanner Schmidt, Charlie Stejskal, Morgan Moeller, coach Derek Picha, coach Andrew Brown, coach Dennis Klug, (not pictured) Riley Scadden and Ryan Elsenpeter. (Photo by Gabe Licht)

The Irish volleyball team also became section champions on Thursday evening with a win over Park Center in five games at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Starting out with two losses, they rallied to make it happen. Their scores were 19-25, 19-25, 25-10, 25-22 and 15-12. The team includes (front) Kelsie Kelm, Anna Treptau (second row) Mollie Scheiber, Jordyn Trager, Olivia Marquette, Taylor Pilger, Maya Ortiz, Chloe Callahan, Emily Webb, Mariah Jackson, (third row) Ellie Haney, Brooklyn Toedter, Jillian Goelz, Linsey Rachel, Jeni Pomije, Morgan Scheiber, Maddy Neu, Macy Wurm, (back) coach Leah Davis, head coach Marty Kiebel and coach Amy Voigt. See Sports on pages 8 and 9 for more information about volleyball, football and cross country post-season efforts. (Photo by Chad Pingel)

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by Harold Brutlag
Judging from the numerous Happy Birthday wishes that came my way as a result of the Halloween birthday notice in last weeks Messenger, Im convinced newspaper advertising is alive and well in Maple Lake. And with that said, many thanks to all those who were so kind to acknowledge my birthday, including my family and relatives. That goes ditto to the Messenger staff for the birthday cake, card and their wishes . for many more. . * * * Cole Trager, 14, and son of local postmaster Ed Trager, hunted deer in a mentor hunt in Sibley State Park near New London along with ten other kids and their parents Saturday, Oct. 26th. Ed said they used a ground blind (turkey tent) and Cole passed up seven deer before he connected on a large doe with his shotgun at 10:30 a.m. This was the fifth deer Cole has harvested, his 3rd in Minnesota and two in South Dakota commented his dad who said it was a great time. He said the ground blind worked out well with a shotgun, but may be too confined for a compound bow. This weekend Ed hunted at Camp Ripley in the second weekend of the permits-only hunt. He was one of 2,500 permit holders and passed up on a 6-point buck Saturday because he figured it needed to grow another year or two. As it turned out that was the only deer that came his way on both days. He said there were 181 deer harvested there the first weekend and approximately 80 last Saturday. He figured there were just too many hunters there on Sunday despite the strong wind, commenting it seemed like they were only about 100 yards apart in tree stands. Because of that it wasnt the kind of archery hunting he enjoys and he doubted if he would do it again. He felt he would prefer western

To the Editor: Congratulations to Maple Lake on doing an outstanding job of hosting the 2013 Town Ball State Tournament. Irish Stadium could not have looked better . . . grass with striped cut, evergreen trees background, fan friendly seating, outstanding concessions. Nice to see Gary Porter and Daryl Hennen represent all the volunteers and baseball people who have supported and worked to help Maple Lake become a great baseball town. Recently Gary was inducted into the Am-

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Minnesota where he estimated he would see more deer and not be hunting in a crowd. * * * A phone call from my brother, Charles, on my birthday included a report on a recent walleye trip to Baudette and Lake of the Woods. He they fished out of the Morris gap, had three days of great weather and caught lots of walleyes, although many of them were small. There were five angling out of two boats and he estimated everyone caught at least 100 fish. His largest was 21 inches and the record for the group was 25 inches. He turned me down when I asked if he wanted to go pheasant hunting this fall. Too many aches and pains, Ill stick to fishing, he said. On Friday Anna and I went down to Montevideo for a one-day pheasant hunt. Pheasant usually go out to feed at sun-up and I was baffled when I saw a rooster fly out of a WPA at about 10 a.m. into a corn field across the road. Apparently theyre wising up! I walked half of that WPA anyway which looked good because it had a field of unharvested sunflowers on the east side and a patch of sorghum as a food plot as well as corn on two sides, but we didnt flush any birds. We worked several other Walk In Plots that looked like they had potential, but didnt put up any pheasants. About 4 p.m. we stopped at a WPA (Waterfall Production Area) and hunted the standing corn side which was more rugged. It should have paid off and I did have one good shot, but as the saying goes, no cigar! I kept track of the roosters we put in the air, five, and nearly all of them came after 4:30 p.m. Vana had a couple of points, but it was either old scent or the birds just plain ran away from her. . . Daryl Hennen and I planned a half-day hunt for Sunday, but with the wind predictions of 40 mph gusts we decided to put it on hold for a better day. I took Vana for a walk in the east part of Ney Park that afternoon and it looked like a mini-blizzard from all the cattail fluff the wind was blowing off the Lake Mary swamp WPA. It would not have been pleasant hunting in those conditions. . . Minnesotas firearms deer season opens this weekend and we wish them all a safe and successful hunt as they make their annual pilgrimages north or west. Veteran deer hunter David Mooney said he will be among them in their tent. Considering hes roughly 90, he probably holds the local record for years of participation, especially camping out.

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ateur Baseball Hall of Fame and Daryl was presented the Mike Down Award, awarded annually for outstanding service to Minnesota amateur baseball. As a former Maple Lake teacher and coach, I am always proud to come back to this great town. It is wonderful to see all the former student athletes doing well and see many of their names in the tournament program. Congratulations, see you at the ballpark! Dale Welter Chaska emptions states: a person driving or riding in a passenger vehicle manufactured before January 1, 1965 is exempt. However, let me commend you on doing the safe and smart thing by installing and wearing the seat belt. More than 100 unbelted motorists and passengers are killed every year on Minnesota roads. We ask everyone to do their part to reduce these preventable tragedies by buckling up, every ride, every time. A seat belt is the best defense on roads full of uncertainties that include speeding, and distracted and impaired drivers. You may be a safe driver but is the driver next to you? Buckle up and protect yourself. In a crash, odds are six times greater for injury if a motorist is not buckled up. In rollover crashes, unbelted motorists are usually ejected from the vehicle. In most cases, the vehicle will roll over the ejected motorist. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).

Happy Movember! Thats right: Movember with an M. Its the month when men of all ages are encouraged not to shave the hair on their upper lips in order to raise awareness and funds for mens health issues. Prior to moving to Minnesota a year ago, I had never heard of Movember. I had heard of No Shave November, Nair November (take a guess what that consists of) and Februhairy, during which I won the Princess Olga award for the condition of my facial hair in the 28-day-long contest as a junior in college. But I was oblivious to Movember until the guys from WCCO introduced me to the concept. I got so used to their moustaches that I thought they looked really weird once they shaved, though others thought they looked more normal. Well, Ive never been one to try to be normal, so Ive decided Ill grow my own moustache this year. Im still trying to figure out exactly how Movember works, but Ill share what I know for now. A main reason for Movember is because the life expectancy for American men is almost five years less than women (currently 76 compared to 81). Several factors are linked to this disparity, according to Movember: Lack of awareness and understanding about mens health issues

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more than ever before. The Farm Bill is crucial to Americas farmers, ranchers and producers. It provides a necessary safety net for producers centered around a strong crop insurance program and a dependable set of disaster assistance programs. The last two years of drought and other weather-related disasters underscore how important that safety net is to keeping producers in business. The Farm Bills importance extends beyond the farm safety net. Its a research bill that continues our long history of agricultural

innovation. The Senate-passed Farm Bill would authorize a new, non-profit research foundation, allowing the USDA to more effectively leverage millions of dollars in private investment toward agricultural research. The Farm Bill is a conservation bill that would support a record number of producers who are investing in efforts to conserve our soil, water and air; while also combating the impacts of a changing climate.

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Thirteen is obviously an unlucky number, and 2013 has to be 2000 worse. I can base that contention on my own personal experience. Here's part of my year: Septic system froze Outboard wouldn't start for most of the summer Tree had to come down (we decided it was time) Two neighbors had bad accidents Computer quit Son got activated again (leaves next year) Coffeemaker quit Toaster oven quit Wife needs a tooth crowned. Some of those things were nuisances, but others will bug us for years. For example, the tree. It was a 20-foot stump taken down that will be messing up the yard for a long time. We think Son-in-law needs exercise, and he'll be here when wood splitting is bestthe dark of winter. We got a new coffeemaker. I fixed the outboard by rewiring the starter switchnever do that. Neighbors survived their accidents, thankfully. Septic system revived after throwing $300 at it. We tossed the toaster oven and bought a toaster. The crown is scheduled to be fixed. The computer was replaced and has the latest operating system. It's new enough to make my printer obsolete, and I just replaced the print cartridges on the old one, which worked fine when the computer worked.

by Jerry Hoem guest columnist

T h e Re t i r e e

Men not openly discussing their health/how theyre feeling Reluctance to take action when men dont feel physically or mentally well Men engaging in risky activities that threaten their health Stigmas surrounding physical and mental health The Movember website shows several scary stats. Here are a few: 1 in 2 men, and 1 in 3 women, will be diagnosed with cancer, including prostate cancer in 1 in 6 The most common cancer in 15 to 35-year old men is testicular 6 million men are diagnosed with depression each year Almost four times as many males as females die by suicide These stats paint a stark picture, but, the picture doesnt have to stay that way. Thats part of the vision of Movember: bringing to light issues that men often sweep under the rug. The other part of the Movember equation is raising funds to support the Movember Foundation, which is a Better Business Bureau-accredited charity. For example, if youd like to support my efforts, you can search for me at us.movember.com. I would like to raise as much attention as possible. Based on Sarahs reaction so far, I expect my moustache to raise a few eyebrows. Maybe Ill raise a couple bucks for an underrated cause along the way.

Learning a new system is a little like taking a class in brain surgery. In all the years I worked with systems, I rarely took the side of the user, except when I was on a quality assurance team and our task was to break the system, which was fun. Now, as a user, I remember those old IBM manuals that were perfectly clear once you knew the system but were meaningless when you didn't. Norton, whoever he is, interrupts my computer work from time to time with IBM-like messages regarding arcane functions that I never knew existed and about which there seems to be no solution. But the thing still works, so I ignore them. I just may find out where Norton lives, and delete him. There are things called charms that I need to figure out. I'd also like to know why my old system seems to be lurking under the new one, and why a smart new computer can't seem to locate my old software, which is right there where I put it before the old computer died. Next year thirteen will be replaced by fourteen, if the years continue in sequence the way they have in the past. Maybe then things will go my way. But, as I said before, maybe pigs can fly. P.S. I just installed a new printer because the old one is obsolete, and I found out that the picture card in my camera is obsolete as well. It figures. It's still 2013.

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On Oct. 28, Richard Reed Oster, 26, of South Haven, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for theft. On Oct. 28, Lisa Ann Potter, 48, of Annandale, was arrested in Corinna Township on an apprehension and detention order from Wright County. On Oct. 28, Carleton Philip Gavic, 30, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for fifthdegree controlled substance violation. On Oct. 28, Jason Michael Roberts, 34, of St. Paul, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for fifthdegree controlled substance violation. On Oct. 28, David Michael Tikkanen, 44, of Annandale, was arrested in Rockford Township on the charges of first-degree DWI and driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. On Oct. 28, Chris Allen Nyquist, 45, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Monticello on the charges of possession of a pistol in a motor vehicle and open bottle. On Oct. 28, Randy Lee Peterson, 46, of Spring Lake Park, was charged with felony possession of stolen property. On Oct. 29, Michael Gordon Jennie, 40, of Chaska, was arrested in Carver County on a Wright County warrant for second-degree criminal sexual conduct. On Oct. 29, Terrell Maurice Robinson, 21, of New Hope, was arrested in Washington County on a Wright County warrant for theft. On Oct. 29, Kevin Isaac Novitsky, 23, of Fridley, was arrested in Anoka County on a Wright County warrant for theft. On Oct. 29, Thomas Frank Steiner, 31, of Sauk Rapids, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for violation of a restraining order. On Oct. 29, Andrew Maurice Anderson, 29, of Minneapolis, was charged with gross misdemeanor theft-shoplifting. On Oct. 30, Terry Alan Clifton, 50, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for probation violation. On Oct. 30, Dean Eric Kofoed, 55, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Maple Lake Township on an apprehension and detention order from Wright County. On Oct. 30, Scott Alexander Bradmire, 23, of Waconia, was arrested in Scott County on a Wright County warrant for issuance of a dishonored check. On Oct. 30, Nicholas Scott Eggersgluss, 19, of Delano, was arrested in Delano on the charge of failure to register as a predatory offender and a Wright County warrant for minor consumption. On Oct. 30, Jared Dean Anderson, 19, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for violation of conditions of release. On Oct. 30, Tina Louise Vandesteeg, 44, of Howard Lake, was arrested in Middleville Township on the charge of fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Oct. 30, Amanda Jeanette Dunning, 36, of Montrose, was arrested in Buffalo on an apprehension and detention order from Wright County. On Oct. 30, Joseph Michale Ihde, 37, of St. Cloud, was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of third-degree DWI. On Oct. 31, Luke Joseph Sheppard, 24, of Delano, was arrested in Franklin Township on the charges of criminal damage to property and domestic assault. On Oct. 31, Travis Allen Martin, 29, of Ponemah, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. On Oct. 31, Paul James Ponder, 38, of Brooklyn Park, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for check forgery. On Oct. 31, Maxwell Grey Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service responded to the following emergencies during the past week: Nov. 11, 10:12 a.m.: Medical. No ambulance transportation. Nov. 2, 11:43 p.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Nov. 2, 6:05 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, County Roads 8 & 9. Patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Oct. 31, 9:38 a.m: Medical. Patient transported by Maple Lake Ambulance to the Buffalo Hospital ER. Oct. 30, 1:58 p.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Allina Ambulance. Oct. 30, 12:26 p.m.: Medical.

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Mobraten, 19, of Willmar, was arrested in Cokato on the charge of obstructing legal process. On Oct. 31, Kelsey Elizabeth Price, 25, of Otsego, was arrested in Otsego on the charge of thirddegree DWI. On Oct. 31, Bryce Ryan Brim, 19, of Austin, was arrested in Buffalo on St. Louis County warrants for disorderly conduct and underage consumption. On Nov. 1, Bryant Patrick Russell Stucky, 19, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 1, Nathan Charles Anderson, 22, of Willmar, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for third-degree burglary. On Nov. 1, Barbara Jean Kallevig, 41, of Monticello, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 1, Angelica Marie Hatch-Pequin, 23, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for probation violation. On Nov. 1, Curtis Edwin Wilson, 19, of Monticello, was arrested in Stearns County on a Wright County warrant for fourthdegree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 1, Brian Charles Holmers, 35, of Cokato, was arrested in Buffalo on an apprehension and detention order from the Minnesota Department of Corrections. On Nov. 1, Nathan Everett Anderson, 21, of St. Cloud, was arrested in Stearns County on an apprehension and detention order from Minnesota Department of Corrections. On Nov. 1, Micheal Anthony Sparks, 38, of Annandale, was arrested in Annandale on a Wright County warrant for violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. On Nov. 2, Ernest Alfred Brusven, 60, of Clearwater, was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of domestic assault. On Nov. 2, Peter Eugene Hakanson, 20, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on an apprehension and detention order from Wright County. On Nov. 2, Hunter Fielding Coughlin, 24, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Albion Township on the charges of terroristic threats, third-degree DWI and obstructing the legal process. On Nov. 2, Joshua Ray Whitfield, 19, of Rockford, was arrested in Monticello on the charges of fifth-degree controlled substance violation and flee police on foot. On Nov. 2, Roger Thomas Leo Espelund, 40, of Glencoe, was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 2, Dylan Daniel Triplett, 21, of Montrose, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of fifth-degree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 2, Lia Agnes Jensen, 53, of Litchfield, was arrested in Marysville Township on the charge of third-degree DWI test refusal. On November 2, Scott Wayne Chapman, 26, of Cokato, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charge of second-degree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 2, Cassandra Lee Berttula, 43, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charge of second-degree controlled substance violation. On Nov. 3, Chad Roy Amundsen, 37, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of disorderly conduct. There were 25 property-damage accidents, five personal-injury accidents, no hit-and-run accidents and eight car-deer accidents. There were six arrests for DWI, three underage-consumption arrests, no school bus stop arm violations and 41 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations reported this week.

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She was cautiously optimistic that the votes would come in her favor, but after getting home and checking back on the states election website, she couldnt wait any longer. There was some problem with Buffalo Township and getting the votes from there in, Husom said. It got to be so late that I ended up going to bed before I knew if I had won or lost. I didnt find out I had won until the next morning. It was a different story for Commissioner Charlie Borrell. He had run against seven candidates in the primary, including sitting Commissioner Dick Mattson, and had advanced to the general election, but, when the returns started coming in, his confidence hit bottom. I came in confident, but when I lost in Montrose, I thought to myself, Well, I gave it a good effort, Borrell said. At that point, I thought that I had lost. But, the numbers in Delano and Franklin Township came in very strong and suddenly I was in the lead. The lead actually went back-and-forth a few times. It was very close throughout and it wasnt until well after midnight that the final votes came in and I found out that I had won. Even worse was the scenario facing Mike Potter. As the returns started coming in, he was projected by a local news website as losing. But, in Dewey beats Truman fashion, the projection didnt hold up. I had been confident that I would win because I had gone door-to-door throughout the district, but, when Rockford Township and Hanover numbers came in, it wasnt looking good, Potter said. The Patch news site projected that my opponent had won about midnight. The votes took a long

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Maple Lake Messenger Page 3 November 6, 2013 time to come in, but when the final votes came in about 4 a.m., I learned I had won. In the year since then, the new commissioners have acclimated themselves to the position for better and worse. They all had previous experience in government, but none of them were fully prepared for what they were going to face. About a month in, I told my wife that I could quit at any time, Borrell said. With four new commissioners, I thought we could make more changes than we did early on. It was very frustrating because we had very different opinions as to how to get things done and I had anticipated that we would be moving forward much faster than we did. Weve accomplished a lot since then and we have several goals for the county moving forward, but initially, there were times I thought I had made a mistake in running. Husom was no stranger to county government, having worked for the sheriffs department for nine years, but she found the commissioner job to be a lot more time-intensive than she had originally envisioned. I had a pretty good idea of what the commissioners job would entail, but I didnt really understand the full scope of the position, Husom said. That first meeting in January when we divided up more than 60 committee and advisory board appointments, it was clear that there was going to be a lot of behind-the-scenes work and getting up to speed on issues that I didnt have a large knowledge base on. It took a while to get there, but its been a busy year that has been a challenge. I think the board is working a lot better together now than we did at the beginning because were all getting comfortable in the weekly routine and meeting schedules we have. Potter felt similar growing pains. Having run for county commissioner before, he was aware of the problems facing the county and, early on, butted heads with Sawatzke at times because they both had strong opinions on some of the issues facing the county. He has acclimated himself to the job, but said what has surprised him is the seemingly constant rate of new issues taking the boards attention. The biggest thing that surprised me is how often youre dealing with little fires that flare up that you thought were taken care of, Potter said. Youre always getting little curveballs that you didnt anticipate and theres always something that comes up. But, after a while, you get used to it. A year ago, the commissioners went through a long night of waiting to see if they would be on the county board or not. A year later, all of them have eased into their jobs and are looking forward with confidence. Four of us were learning on the fly at the same time, Borrell said. Those first days were difficult because we were having so much information thrown at us. It was kind of an overload. But, once we got into the swing of things, weve been able to work together and address the causes that mean a lot to us and the constituents in our districts we present. A year later, I think we all see things a little differently and are ready to hit 2014 running and doing our job for the residents of the county.

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No ambulance transportation. Oct. 29, 12:59 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, County Road 37 West. No ambulance transportation. Oct. 28, 11 p.m.: Medical. Patient transported by Allina Ambulance. Maple Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to the following emergencies: Oct. 29, 11:09 p.m.: 400 Congress St., Maple Lake, for a smoke smell. Cancelled by Wright County deputy. Fifteen firefighters responded to the page. Oct. 31, 11:29 p.m.: 8583 Griffoth Ave. NW, Corinna Twp. Dorothy Heightsman residence for a fire alarm. Ten firefighters responded to the page. Batteries were being changed in the smoke detector.

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Nov. 7: AA & Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Nov. 9: AA, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Nov. 10: Chatham Climbers 4-Club, 6 p.m., Chatham Township Hall, 1695 Eldridge Ave. NW, Maple Lake. New members always welcome. For updated information contact Pribyls, 320963-3812. Nov. 11: S.A.M. quilting group, 7 a.m., St. Timothys Church basement. Nov. 11: Al-Anon and Mens 12 Step Group, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Nov. 12: Maple Lake School

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Board, 7 p.m., board room. Nov. 12: American Legion Post #131, 7:30 p.m., Legion Club. Nov. 12: Parkinsons disease support group, 6-7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, Big Lake. Caregivers welcome; no children, please. Camille, 763350-7401. Nov. 12: Annandale Lakers AA & Al-Anon, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church of Annandale, 250 Oak Ave. N.; 320-274-3380. Nov. 12: Gamblers Anonymous & AA, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE, County Rds. 25 & 113. Nov. 12: Celebrate Recovery (non-denominational Christian-based recovery program), 7 p.m., Monticello Covenant Church; 763-295-2112.

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Christmas is just around the corner and applications are now being taken for anyone in the Maple Lake Area who will be in need of assistance for making sure Santa makes it for Christmas. Applications can be picked up at Wright County Human Services in Buffalo or St. Timothy Catholic Church Parish office. Applications must be in no later than December 4th. If you have questions, please call Debbie at 612-910-1914 after 6 p.m. All information is kept confidential.

Blood drive in honor of military on Thursday

Veterans Day is November 11, and the American Red Cross invites eligible donors to schedule an appointment to give blood in November in honor of those who have served the country in the U.S. armed forces. All blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, A negative and B negative. The Wright County blood drive is Nov. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at St. Alberts Parish Center, 11400 57th St. NE in Albertville.

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Blue Star Mothers dinner/auction on Saturday

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Michael DeMars, 22, and Derek Kammerer, 22, both of Maple Lake, and Andrea Northern, 23, of South Haven lost their lives in a car crash on County Rd. 7. The three friends had attended Maple Lake High School. ... Mike OLoughlin was elected as Maple Lakes new mayor. ... The Veterans Day program at the high school auditorium featured Women in the Military, honoring Helen Doherty, Florence Menth and and Erma Jude. ... And thats the way it was five years ago this week.

provide education and information on cancer. ... And thats the way it was fifteen years ago this week.

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Blue Star Mothers of Wright County will be hosting the fourth annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner/silent auction on from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 9, at the Buffalo American Legion Post 270. The menu will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, salad, beverage and a dessert. All this for $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and free for children 4 and under. There will be many silent auction items to be bid on, until 7:30 p.m. Tickets sold only at the door. BSM is also currently looking for addresses of the military. Email addresses, your name and relationship to the military person to BSMofWrightCounty@gmail.com so BSM can let them know how they got their address. Holiday projects are shipped out the week of Thanksgiving, any additional names are needed by November 22.

Maple Lake Chamber Fall craft sale is Saturday

After Maple Lakes city election for two councillors ended with Mike OLoughlin at 311 votes and Shar Dircks at 309 votes, a recount was conducted and concluded that OLoughlin remained the winner. ... Maple Lake Elementary School began a new program called Little Buddies. This program involved sixth-grade students meeting with first-grade students to read, sing and do crafts. ... Wright County opened a new hotline called Wright Cancer Hotline. The toll-free hotline was created to help people with the major-life event of a cancer diagnosis and to

George Bush and Dan Quayle were the projected winners of the United States Presidential Election of 1988. ... Health Central of Buffalo implimented a new safety policy, Universal Precautions. ... Kristi Elletson and Jessi Hughes were first-place doubles champs (ages twelve and over) and Rici Elletson and John Hughes were first-place doubles champs (ages eleven and under) in the Wright County Young Americans Bowlers Assn. ... And thats the way it was twentyfive years ago this week.

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The Chamber of Commerce Fall craft sale will be Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. The craft sale will be held at Maple Lake Elementary School (east of stoplights). There will be 30+ crafters and lunch will be provided by Irish Blessing.

MP Nexlevel hosting food drive until Nov. 15

MP Nexlevel is holding a food drive for the Annandale Food Shelf until November 15th. Please bring a non-perishable food item to MP Nexlevel, 500 County Road 37 East, Maple Lake. MP Nexlevel would like to thank you for your contribution to this food drive.

CentraCare Diabetes Health Fair on Nov. 12

After being questioned by members of the Wright County Sheriffs Department, two juveniles confessed to a rash of auto burglaries and cabin break-ins as well as a $650.00 larceny in Hennepin County. The total damage amounted to over $1,000.00. ... 3 1-pound packages of strawberries could be purchased at Andys Red Owl for the low price of $1.00. ... And thats the way it was fifty years ago this week.

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CentraCare Health Monticello is hosting a Diabetes Health Fair for the community on Tuesday, November 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the hospital. This free event will feature blood pressure checks and glucose screenings; tips for healthy food choices; and interactive education on diabetes products, technology, resources and treatments. In addition, Dr. Nabeel Ailabouni, from CentraCare Clinic- Big Lake, will provide an informative presentation about diabetes to help you take charge of your health. All are welcome to attend. For more information about the Diabetes Health Fair, call 763-271-2405.

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The Minnesota Highway course is open to the public; preSafety Center will be offering 55+ registration is required. A MN Driver Improvement Program Highway Safety & Research Cencourses on the following days: ter certified instructor teaches this November 7 (4 Hr. Refresher class. By utilizing the most upCourse) 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Buf- to-date research in the field, parfalo Presbyterian Church, 507 ticipants will be provided the County Road 134, Buffalo latest information in regards to November 11th & 12th (8 Hr. driver safety, new laws, and vehiFirst Time Course) 5:30 to 9:30 cle technology. This class has p.m., Rockford Com. Ctr, 7600 something for everyone. The fee Rebecca Park Trl, Rockford for the four hour refresher course November 13th & 14th (8 Hr. is $20.00 and the eight-hour First Time Course) 5:30 p.m. to course is $24.00. For more infor9:30 p.m., Big Lake Independ- mation or to register, visit ence School Com. Ed., 701 www.mnsafetycenter.org or call Minnesota Ave; Big Lake TOLL FREE 1-(888)-234-1294. November 18th (4 Hr. RePersons age 55 and older who fresher Course) 12:00 p.m. to complete the course qualify for a 4:00 p.m., City of Rogers Com- 10% discount on their auto insurmunity Room, 21201 Memorial ance premiums for three years, Dr; Rogers according to Minnesota law. November 19th (4 Hr. Re- First-time participants must comfresher Course) 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 plete the initial eight hours of p.m., First National Bank of Elk training and a four-hour refresher River, 812 Main St.; Elk River class every three years to mainThe Driver Improvement tain the 10% discount.

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Come share your family's historic and new traditions, stories, and photos with people eager to share theirs. Join the Wright County Historical Society on Tuesday, November 12, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Wright County Heritage Center Activity Room (2001 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo). Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend, and admission to the galleries, library and coffee chat is free. For more information on this or any upcoming programs, please call Sally Stevens at 763-682-7323, visit the website at: www.wrighthistory.org., or check out Facebook page. Pamper Me will be held November 14 featuring quilting by Mary and Diana, music by yodeling Joy Berg, and speaker Catherine Tutt from Delano. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Reichels Event Center, 725 Norway Drive, Annandale. For reservations, call Sheree before 8 p.m. at 320-963-8625 or Dawn at 612-723-3905, or e-mail lilred.schramm@gmail.com

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Charities and schools will again rally the states collective philanthropic spirit on Thursday, Nov. 14, for the fifth annual Give to the Max Day 2013 through GiveMN.org. With an emphasis on mobile giving and a new incentive structure, organizers are helping donors make their contributions go farther during the 24-hour giving marathon. Area nonprofits that could benefit from this event include the Maple Lake Library, the Maple Lake Arctic Plunge, the Annandale Area Community Foodshelf, and Lacys Legacy Scottie and Westie Rescue Inc. In 2012, Give to the Max Day inspired more than 53,000 gener-

Pamper Me event to be held on Nov. 14

ous donors from Minnesota and beyond to give $16.3 million dollars, shattering previous event records. Donations last year reached nearly 4,400 organizations across the state, including K-12 public schools a first-time category in Give to the Max Day history. GiveMN has raised more than $75 million dollars since it began four years ago. Give to the Max Day has truly become a tradition for many people across the state and an invaluable resource for thousands of organizations. continued on page 12

Books with Boone at ML Library is Nov. 15

Lisa Perovich of Pawsitive Steps and her book-loving greyhound Boone will be at the Maple Lake Library from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 15, looking for readers to share a favorite book with them. Stop by or call the library (320-963-2009) to sign up for a reading time and enjoy this unique reading experience. Registration is required.

Best selling author will be in WC Nov. 15 and 16

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Immaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and best-selling author, is coming to Wright County. On November 15th, Ilibagiza will be in Monticello, for Holy Spirit Academys Harvest Banquet from 6 to 10 p.m. Visit www.holyspiritacademy.org for details and registration. She will also speak at Breakfast with Immaculee on Saturday, November 16th, from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Pre-register by going to the website or calling 763-497-2745.

Davis and Roske to wed

Future of Tractors program is Nov. 19

Offering a nutritious meal in a warm, caring atmosphere with friendship and fun. Everyone welcome. The Senior Dining Center is located at Maple Manor West, 555 2nd St. W. For more information, call 320-963-5771. MONDAY, Nov. 11 Hamburger-Tomato Casserole, Corn, Lettuce Salad, Frosty Oreo Dessert TUESDAY, Nov. 12 Chicken Caesar Wrap,

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Creamy Potato Bake, Carrots, Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13 Beef Tips in Gravy, Egg Noodles, French-Cut Green Beans, Squash, Applesauce Gelatin THURSDAY, Nov. 14 Specials of the Day FRIDAY, Nov. 15 Oven-Roasted Chicken, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Vegetable Medley, Wheat Bread, Rice Pudding

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Edward and Lori Davis are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Davis, to Vern Roske, son of Harvey Roske. Leah is originally from Zimmerman and is a 2000 graduate of Elk River High School. She is currently teaching and coaching at Maple Lake High School. Vern is originally from St. Joseph and is a 1999 graduate of Apollo High School. He currently owns and operates a farm in St. Joseph, and that is where the couple will reside. The wedding will be held in Duelm at Jack and Jim's Event Center next July.

The Wright County Historical Society is proud to present their Future of Tractors program on November 19 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the WC Heritage Center Activity Room (2001 Hwy. 25 North, Buffalo). This event is free and open to the public. If attendees wish, they may bring bars or cookies for the light lunch following each presentation. For more information on the History of Tractors Program or any other upcoming events at the WC Historical Society, please contact Sally Stevens, (763) 682-7323 or (800) 362-3667, ext. 7323, visit www.wrighthistory.org, the Wright History Facebook page, or email at info@wrighthistory.org.

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HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 5460 63rd St. NW, Box 462, Maple Lake Ph.: 320-963-3536 www.holycrossmaplelake.com Pastors: Steven King and Culynn Curtis Visitors Are Always Welcome! THURS.: 6:30 p.m., Girl Scouts; 7 p.m., Revelations Bible Study. SUN.: 8 a.m., Traditional Service; 9:15 a.m., Education Hour; 10:30 a.m., Contemporary Service. MON.: 1 p.m., First of All Prayer Group, Quilters. TUES.: 6:30 p.m., Council Meeting. WED.: 9 a.m., Whittlers; 6 p.m., Worship on Wednesday (WOW); 7 p.m., Confirmation; 7:45 p.m., Gods Story.

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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.

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 Ph.: 320-963-3118 www.uccml.org Pastor: Dr. Jeffrey Palmer revjbpalmer@gmail.com THURS.: 6:30 p.m., Girl Scouts; 7 p.m., Spiritual Council. SAT.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Youth Bagging at Cub Foods, Buffalo. SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m., Fellowship; 10:45 a.m., G.I.F.T.; 11 a.m., Confirmation. TUES.: 10 a.m., Bible Study at Irish Blessings; 7 p.m., Bible Study. WED.: 7 p.m., Choir.

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.

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

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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.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN SILVER CREEK (LCMS) 11390 Elliott Ave. N.W., M.L. Ph.: 763-878-2820 Pastor: Rev. George W. Sagissor III SUN.: 10 a.m., Worship Service; 11:15 a.m., Sunday School, Bible Study. SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH 4282 114th St. NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358 3 miles so. of I-94 on Co. Rd. 143, just off Hwy. 8; Ph.: 320-963-3957; 605-553-5240 www.silvercreekcommunitychurch.org Pastor: Luke Baehr SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School, Bible Study. ANNANDALE EVAN. FREE CHURCH 10252 St. Hwy. 55 N.W., Annandale Ph.: 320-274-8951 Pastor: Dennis L. Johnson THURS.: 1:30 p.m., College & Career MIT; 7 p.m., Cry Out Practice. FRI.: 10 a.m., Ladies Bible Study. SUN.: 8:15 a.m., Prayer; 8:30 & 11 a.m., Worship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday School. MON.: 9 a.m., Grandmas in Touch; 7 p.m., Mens Bible Study. TUES.: 7 p.m., Celebrate Recovery. WED.: 2 p.m., Young at Heart; 6 p.m., Awana; 7 p.m., Solid Rock; 7:30 p.m., Womens Bible Study.

BUFFALO EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 2051 50th Street NE, Buffalo, MN (corner of Hwy. 25 N. & County Rd. 113) Ph. 763-682-6846; www.buffalofree.org info@buffalofree.org Senior Pastor: Brian Thorstad THURS.: 7 p.m., Small Groups; 7:30 a.m., AA & Al-Anon. FRI.: 6 a.m., 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 FRI.: 2 p.m., Directory Photos Update. SAT.: 9:30 a.m., Awana Leaders Meeting, Womens Daniel Study; 10 a.m., Directory Photos Update. SUN.: 8 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 & 11 a.m., Contemporary Services; 9:30 & 11 a.m., Swimming Upstream; 11 a.m., Confirmation; 3:30 p.m., Mens Flag Football; 6:30 p.m., Chill Out. MON.: Noon, Prayer Group; 1 p.m., Womens Bible Study; 7 p.m., BBI: Matthew, Commission Meetings; 8:15 p.m., Council Meeting. TUES.: 6 a.m., Deep Waters 3; 9 a.m., MOPS; 6 p.m., Grief Share; 6:30 p.m., Divorce Care; 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; 8 p.m., Senior High Small Group. THURS.: 6:30 p.m., Purity Platoon, Worship Team Practice; 6:45 p.m., Choir Rehearsal; 8 p.m., Deep Waters 1-2. 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. WED.: 7 p.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.

Wright County Public Health offers cholesterol testing in the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) van. For WOW van sites, appointments or questions, call Rosemary at 682-7717 or toll free, 1-800-3623667, 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 & Reproductive Development,
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or 763-682-7456. Upcoming dates: Tuesday, Nov. 12: Howard Lake Community Center Public Library, 617 6th St., Howard Lake Tuesday, Nov. 19: Annandale Senior Center, City Hall, 30 Cedar St. E., Annandale Tuesday, Nov. 26: St. Michael Ridge Apartments Community Room, 698 Ridge Drive, St. Michael Tuesday, Dec. 3: Walnut Place Apartments, 8830 Walnut Place, Rockford To see the full schedule, you can visit the website at: www.co.wright.mn.us/forms/humanservices/60%20Plus%20and %20Healthy%20Schedule.pdf 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 are 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: Tuesday, Nov. 12: Coborns, Delano Wednesday, Nov. 13: Bank West, Hanover Thursday, Nov. 14: Marketplace, Annandale The complete WOW van schedule is available online at: http://www.co.wright.mn.us/department/humanservices/wow

Duane A. Chris Christensen, age 82, of Buffalo, passed away Nov. 2, 2013, with his family at his side. Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 East Broadway, Monticello. The funeral service followed at 3 p.m. Rev. Pete Martinson officiated. Interment was at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery of Little Falls on Friday at noon. Funeral arrangements are with the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello. Chris was born March 22, 1931, in Meadow, SD. He graduated from Litchfield High School and was active in sports, winning first place at the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament in 1949. Chris served in the Korean War and was active in the Jaycees, VFW, Cooties and as a hospital volunteer at the

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St. Cloud VA. He also loved to hunt, fish and garden. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, and two great nephews. He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Johanna; sister-in-law, Diane DeSmith of Florida; nephew, E. Mark Christensen of Florida; nieces, Cindy (Brad) Mohr, of Florida, Mary (Bob) Riley, of Florida, Louise Chaffee, of South Dakota, and Bonnie Harrison, of South Dakota; nieces and nephews, Barbara, Annie, Edwin Charlton, Duane Charlton and Chuck Charlton, all of South Dakota; great-nieces, Nikki Smith, of Florida; Tanya Mohr, of Florida and Ann Marie Christensen, of Massachusetts.

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ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N., Box 329, Annan. Ph.: 320-274-5127 www.mumac.org/~annandaleumc Pastor: Marilee Benson FRI.: 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous. SUN.: 9 a.m., Worship Service; 10:15 a.m., Coffee Fellowship, Sunday School. TUES.: 8 p.m., AA/Al-Anon. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 7809 Co. Rd. 35 W., Annandale Ph.: 320-963-3592 Pastor: Lynn Machula SUN.: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service; 10:30 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Study. WED.: 4:30 p.m., Bible Study.

EAGLES GROVE CHURCH PO Box 1020, Annandale Location: Hwy. 55, next to The Marketplace Ph.: 320-248-6024 Lead Pastor: Jason Pence www.eaglesgrove.org & Facebook SUN.: 10:30 a.m., Worship Service; Energized Music and Quality 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 Service

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Trick-or-treaters hit the streets in Maple Lake

Maple Lake Messenger Page 7 November 6, 2013

Hundreds of kids and their parents took to the streets of Maple Lake for Business Trickor-Treating, sponsored by the Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce, on Halloween. (Clockwise from bottom left) Star Bank employees greeted trick-or-treaters in costume. (Front) Shelley Fobbe, Jackson Willard and Justine Charmoli. (Back) Brian Shropshire, Cheryl Pullins, Shannon Veches, Julie Hudek, Jean Kramer, Deanna Lauer and Andy Walquist. Super heroes were among the participants in Thursday afternoons festivities. The American Legion parking lot was a popular gathering spot for several candy gatherers throughout the afternoon. Asher Wolf took a nap on the shoulder of his mom, Dannielle Green, while she welcomed kids into the fun house at CS Salon. Batman-clad Sam Marquette and his cousins, Jacob and Nathan Galles, were among the many students who started trick-or-treating as soon as classes finished at St. Timothys School. (Photos by Gabe Licht)

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Candy for troops Veterans Day event to feature panel


Linda Weber had her thirdgrade students write Halloween essays. Madi Clapp Last year my costume for Halloween was a devil angel. I got 80 pieces of candy and ate half of them in one night. My stomach hurt really bad the next morning. This year I was dressed up like a baker and had a cooking pan with fake cookies on it. Audrea Beffel This year I was dressed up for Halloween as an American girl doll. I even had a big box around me. My mom and I painted it together but she did most of the work. My brother Max was Papa Smurf. If you ask me, I think its pretty cute. My other brother Noah was a skeleton holding a baby, and his head was the baby head. Wesley Zuelke The End Has Begun One day on Halloween there were two kids that went to every house except one. When they opened that ones door and went in something grabbed them and they were never seen again. Some people think they still roam around this land and take people to join them. Audree Lee This Halloween I was a bat fairy. My sister Avery was a cheerleader, my sister Taylor Wonder Woman, and my sister Claire a bat girl. We went to the businesses first and then when it got dark we planned to go home. Then go around the block until 10:00 with a neighbor Abby, and her mom Suzie. Bennet Lewison My Halloween Story Once upon a time on Halloween night a boy named Nate went into a haunted house. (Kawam!) The door slammed shut. He was scared and ran upstairs in a room and saw a zombie. He ran out of the room into another room. He saw a devil there and ran downstairs. He was trapped. That boy was never seen again. The End. Gwen Geyen My Halloween Story Late one night there was a ghost wondering around and this kid could see the ghost. She thought the ghost was another kid. The ghost walked right through her. Then she knew that it was a real ghost and not another kid. The girl screamed and ran away. The ghost turned out to be really nice and just wanted to give some candy to her. The next day the girl saw the ghost again and the ghost had a sign that said Take this candy. So the girl took the candy. The End Layton Johnston My Halloween Story There once was a kid named Blake and it was Halloween. Everyone was excited, especially Blake. He was going to be a vampire and was also the running back for the High School Huskies, the Kentucky High Football team. They were playing that night but Blake couldnt decide if he would be going Trick or Treating or be at the big game. So he asked his Mom what she thought and she said to just spend time with his family. So thats what he did, and it turned out to be the best Halloween ever.

School

Maple Lake Elementarys word of the month in October was kindness. To go along with the word, sixth graders were studying and writing essays about veterans for the Patriotic Pen contest. To combine both, the students were given a proposal: Share a bag of candy to mail to troops overseas and receive a chance for the monthly drawing at the school. On Friday, the sixth graders surprised the staff by stockpiling 42 pounds of candy for troops. (Photo submitted by Jenn Des Marais-Holland)

WAT-KIM VALLEYPOWMIA members will be on a panel for the Veterans Day program. They include (L-R) Bones, Steve LaVine, Mike Philips, Mike Yanish, Al Brutger, Gilly Hennen, Erv Becker. (Photo submitted)

St. Tims Shopping Extravaganza Saturday

The annual St. Timothys Shopping Extravaganza is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the school gym. The event will include student-made crafts; homemade rosaries, gifts and food; and school calendars, as well as sales from vendors including Arbonne, Avon, BeautiControl, Book Guyz of MN, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs Jewelry, Scholastic Book Fair, Screaming Eagle, St. Patricks Books & Gifts, Tastefully Simple, Thirty One Gifts, Tupperware, Young Living and Wildtree. For more information, contact Theresa Heimkes at 320-274-0299.

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On Monday, the public is invited to attend the annual Veterans Day program at the Maple Lake High School auditorium. This years theme is Those Never Forgotten, featuring Vietnam veterans from the WAT-KIM-VALLEY POW MIA. There will be a panel of Vietnam Veterans led by coordinator Mike Yanish from Annandale. The speakers will share differences in the current and past wars, the importance of respecting the flag and personal stories while serving in South Vietnam 1967-1970.

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Besides inspirational music led by music instructor Sue Nelson, there will be student tributes, a DVD honoring local veterans, and more. As always, the VFW and American Legion will perform the outdoor rifle salute. The V by HH will be serving free lunch to all veterans; the public is welcome to attend at cost following the programs. The high school program is at 9 a.m. and the elementary at 10 a.m. The events are sponsored by Maple Lake Senior Connections and the Maple LakeLions.

Lunch MONDAY, Nov. 11 Chicken salad sliders, chef salad or French toast sticks w/syrup, sausage, hot ham & cheese on bun; tri-tators, tomato slices, cucumbers; fresh fruit, canned fruit, milk TUESDAY, Nov. 12 Deli sandwich, chicken Caesar salad or chicken nuggets w/garlic toast, Israeli turkey shawarma w/shawarma condiments; romaine salad, baby carrots, green peas; fresh fruit, canned fruit, milk WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13 Honey-mustard ham wrap, southwest chicken salad or beefy nachos w/cheese sauce,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA CUSTOMERS
On August 2, 2013, CenterPoint Energy led a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to change its rates for utility distribution service. If approved by the MPUC, the proposed new rates will result in an overall increase in revenue of $44.3 million, or about 5 percent annually. The requested increase would add about $4.00 to a typical residential customers monthly bill. We expect the MPUCs nal decision on this request in June 2014. If nal rates are less than interim rates, customers will be refunded the difference with interest. If nal rates are higher, customers will not be charged the difference. PUBLIC HEARINGS Any CenterPoint Energy customer or other person may attend or provide comments at the hearings. You are invited to comment on the adequacy and quality of CenterPoint Energys service, the level of rates or other related matters. You do not need to be represented by an attorney. Administrative Law Judge, LauraSue Schlatter will conduct ve public hearings. You may participate at any of the dates, times and locations shown at right: WRITTEN COMMENTS Written comments may be sent to: Administrative Law Judge, LauraSue Schlatter Ofce of Administrative Hearings (OAH) P.O. Box 64620, St. Paul, MN 55164-0620 ratecomments.oah@state.mn.us Customers may also send comments to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission: 121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55101-2147 Email: PublicComments.puc@state.mn.us Telephone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 or your preferred Telecommunications Relay Service Written comments are most effective when the following three items are included: 1. The issues in CenterPoint Energys proposal you are addressing 2. Your specic recommendations 3. The reason for your recommendations Please include OAH docket number 80-2500-30979 and MPUC docket number G-008/GR-13-316 in all communications. The deadline for written comments is December 31, 2013. Important: Comments will be made available to the public on the MPUCs website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personal identifying information from submissions.
The chart below shows the effect of both the interim and proposed rate changes on monthly bills for residential, commercial and industrial customers with average natural gas use: Customer type (usage in therms) Residential Commercial/Industrial - Up to 1,500/year Commercial/Industrial - 1,500 to 5,000/year Commercial/Industrial - 5,000 or more/year
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EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS Formal evidentiary hearings on CenterPoint Energys proposal are scheduled to start on January 14, 2014, in the MPUCs large hearing room, 3rd floor, 121 Seventh Place East, St. Paul. The purpose of the evidentiary hearings is to allow CenterPoint Energy, the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the Minnesota Ofce of Attorney General Antitrust and Utilities Division and others to present testimony and to cross-examine each others witnesses on the proposed rate increase. Anyone who wishes to formally intervene in this case should contact the Administrative Law Judge, LauraSue Schlatter, at the address at left. CenterPoint Energy requested the rate changes described in this notice. The MPUC may either grant or deny the requested changes, in whole or in part, and may grant a lesser or greater increase than that requested for any class or classes of service. FOR MORE INFORMATION You may visit CenterPoint Energys ofces during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) to examine the proposed rate schedule and a comparison of present and proposed rates at: 800 LaSalle Avenue, 14th oor, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-372-4727 Web: CenterPointEnergy.com/RateCase Or you may contact the Department of Commerce at: 85 Seventh Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-539-1534 Persons with hearing loss or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service. Web: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp (Select 13 in the year eld, enter 316 in the number eld, select search, and the list of documents will appear on the next page), to examine the ling. ACCOMMODATIONS If any reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to fully participate in these public hearings (for example, sign language or foreign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or large print materials), please contact the MPUC at 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 one week in advance of the hearing.

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Strong second half gets Irish football team to state


What started as a shootout concluded with a shutout, as the Maple Lake Irish football team defeated the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers by a score of 48-21 in the 4AA Section Final on Halloween. A dramatic, back-and-forth battle put the halftime score at 21-21. "The first half was a heart-attack shootout," coach Tim Knudsen said. Landon Caughey put the Irish on the board first with a rushing touchdown followed by a Charlie Stejskal point-after-touchdown kick for a 7-0 lead. Trevor Borell picked off HLW-W's quarterback on the next possession, but an Irish interception gave the ball back. Strong defense kept the Lakers from scoring from 15 yards out. However, it also made a long field for the Irish, who had to punt the ball away from the end zone. HL-W-W capitalized on the field position with a touchdown
by Gabe Licht Editor

Volleyball team comes from behind to earn state bid


A goal for Maple Lake has been to return to state, and winning the semi-final game on Oct. 29 got them one step closer to achieving it. On their home court, the Irish played the St. Anthony Village Huskies. A prepared Irish team started the game strong but the win in game one was not easy. The teams both had their strengths but Maple Lake found the weakness of the St. Anthony Village team. When the Irish served tough, the Huskies struggled to pass it and often left them out of formation. Being out of formation made it difficult for St. Anthony Village to make aggressive plays which made it easy for the Irish to make the plays needed to score. Taking advantage off these situations Maple Lake was able to score even with lots of pressure and won 30-28. In game two, the Huskies improved their passing game, which allowed them to get the ball to their main players. When these players got the ball, they made tough plays that the Irish had to work hard to defend. Both teams put in great effort and made plays that led to runs by both teams but the Huskies made more, leading to a 25-23 win for the visitors. Game three was also close. Though the Irish won 25-22, there was still room for much improvement. Knowing this, the Irish stepped up their level off play, with
by Jesse Wohlrabe Sports Writer

early in the second quarter. Following another Irish interception, the Lakers took a 13-7 lead with 4 minutes remaining, setting a seesaw of scoring in motion. Cal Redemske and Stejskal gave the lead back to the Irish with a one-yard run and PAT, but it was short lived as HL-W-W put up a touchdown and two-point conversion just 24 seconds remaining, leaving the Irish with just 43 seconds remaining. "We weren't going to sit on it," coach Tim Knudsen said. "We knew we had one play and decided to run it." Caughey pitched the ball to Redemske, who heaved it to a streaking Zach Johnson for the game-tying touchdown. "We knew they'd bite thinking we were going to continue to run the ball and get into field-goal range," Knudsen said. "It was the right call at the right time and the kids executed it. We had just put that play in on Monday." Redemske also came up with one of his two interceptions as the first-half clock expired.

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Maple Lake Messenger Page 9 November 6, 2013

Cal Redemske rolls out on a trick play that led to a 51-yard touchdown pass to Zach Johnson to tie the score at 21-21 at the end of the first half. (Photo by Charlene Wurm) With the playing field leveled, Damian Kaley interception set the Irish looked to run away with Redemske up for a 30-yard the contest in the second half. touchdown run. Redemske scored a second Another Redemske interceptime from one yard out. tion set up a 28-yard touchdown Later in the third quarter, run from Nic Paumen with 2:35 Caughey took off on a 60-yard remaining, to settle the score at run, ending in a touchdown and a 48-21. 34-21 lead. Knudsen said he wasn't surIn the fourth quarter, a prised to see his players rise to

the occasion after losing the Section 4AA Final game a year earlier. "We always talk about remembering the locker room and disappointment from last year," Knudsen said. "We didn't want to go out feeling like that again. They took that to heart." While others counted out the Irish, who only returned one offensive starter, Knudsen said his squad kept the faith. "Nobody really anticipated us doing anything in the conference or section but, in our brotherhood, we knew we could make things happen," he said. Most of the offense came on the ground Redemske racked up 243 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries to go with his 51-yard passing touchdown to Johnson. Paumen put up 125 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and Caughey cashed in two of his eight carries for touchdowns en route to 93 total rushing yards. Next to Johnson, Nick Gapinski was the only other receiver with a catch, good for six yards.

That throw came from Caughey, who was 1-4 with an interception. Johnson also threw an interception on his only pass. On defense, the Irish allowed 178 yards on 13-28 passing and 48 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Nic Paumen and Dusty Strub led Irish tacklers with five tackles and three assists each. Gapinski followed with four tackles and three assists. Trevor Paumen pulled down three tackles, five assists and a sack. Redemske totaled three tackles and two assists to go with his two interceptions. Borell paired his interception with three tackles and an assist. Lucas Fobbe's stat line included two tackles, three assists and a sack. Other contributors included Damian Kaley (one tackle, five assists and an interception), Dominic Kaley and Josh Gindele (one tackle, six assists), Derek Reller (one tackle, five assists) and Devin Lowers (one tackle, two assists). Maple Lake will face Pine Island at 7 p.m. Friday at Richfield High School.

aggressive serves and strong plays at the net. "They dug well against our attacks but when it came to broken plays we definitely had the advantage," said junior Emily Webb. These broken plays happened more as the Irish serves became more powerful and allowed the Irish to win 26-25. Maple Lake won this match in four games, which advanced them to the section final game against the DeLaSalle Islanders at St. Michael High School on Oct. 31. Against DeLaSalle the Irish started strong. The team came out with lots of intensity and showed all of their skills in game one, winning 25-15. The team was excited for their win but, in game two, they struggled to keep that excitement alive. Due to the fact that the section final football game was the same night, the Irish lacked fans in the stands. Though they had some, it wasn't as many as they were used to. This toned down the excitement in the gymnasium and made it difficult for Maple Lake to get excited. All their skills were present but the intensity needed to win the game was missing. This resulted in a 2523 Irish loss. Maple Lake, still playing hard in game three, continued to lack intensity. Being tough competitors, they stayed aggressive and made the Islanders work to score. In tough situations the Irish usually rely on their consistent serves to get them

through it. However, when they were down they had trouble making the important serves over. This gave DeLaSalle the momentum and helped them win 25-19. "When we got excited and started to motivate each other to do well, we gained back the intensity needed to come back," said junior Jenni Pomije. Once the Irish gained back intensity they were able to improve their serving and make aggressive plays. With improved serving, Maple Lake was able to win a close game four 26 - 24, gaining back momentum. DeLaSalle had won two games in a row but now the Irish had the momentum and they carried it into game five. The very close game left the crowd on their feet with many intense plays that made it seem the game could go either way. But Maple Lake pulled through with the desire to win and did so, 15-13, earning the title of subsection champions. Continuing their run in the playoffs the Maple Lake Irish advanced to the section final game against the Park Center Pirates on Saturday at St. Michael Albertville High School. The game brought out the best in both teams but only one could move on the the state tournament. In game one, the Pirates came out strong and proved to be a tough match for the Irish. They were a skilled passing team which made it difficult to score. Maple Lake

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served a strong ball and had accurate hits but the Pirates passed the serve really well and dug up most of the Irish hits. Struggling to score against a tough defense, the Irish lost 25-19. Park Center continued to pass well in game two. Even with a skilled Pirates defense, the Irish were still able to compete. They found new ways to score besides attacking with hard hits. Maple Lake had to start playing a smart game and find open spots on the court that would allow them to score easily. Though the Irish lost 25-19, finding different ways to score helped the Irish in game three. Going into game three, the Irish were down two games and they knew they would have to win to give their team an opportunity to win the match. Maple Lake took full advantage of their new game plan. When the Irish started finding open spots on the court, the Pirates defense started to break down. When the defense started to weaken, the Irish began to play the way they are used to, by playing the ball back tough. When they could play their game they won 25-10. Now that the Irish had momentum they began to play with great intensity and with the belief that they could win. Their serves and attacks only improved and the Irish defense was there with lots of backup. The change in play gave Maple Lake the edge they needed to win. The Irish won game four 2522, sending the match into game

Tony Goelz (center) is among the Maple Lake fans cheering along with the volleyball team after their comeback win against Park Center advanced them to the state tournament. (Photo by Chad Pingel) five. feat many teams. Maple Lake was Both teams had two wins and down 12-8 toward the end of game had to use all their strengths to win five and had just won the serve the last game. A strength for the back. Senior Kelsie Kelm was up to Irish this season has been serving. serve and, with consistent serves Being able to have consistent and strong serves has helped them decontinued on page 10

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Even though there was a sense of familiarity heading back to the 2013 Minnesota State High School League State Cross Country Meet, there were some elements that made it a unique and memorable day. After a season of record-breaking performances, it was fitting to end the 2013 season with even more records set, including not only Maple Lakes first ever all-state cross country finisher, but its second, too, in the same race. Last season, the Irish set a school record by sending three athletes to state in the same year: Senior Greg Dorow, freshman Sommer Carlson, and eighthgrader Halle Geyen. This year that record was equaled, with Carlson and Geyen qualifying again, along with first-time entrant Andrew Schonnesen. After a sendoff of high-fives by the high school and elementary student bodies on Friday, the athletes and coaches headed to St. Olaf College in Northfield to practice on the course. This allowed the girls to reacquaint themselves with the course and for Andrew to see it before his race, coach Ben Youngs said. Spirits were high and the mood was light as they bumped into familiar runners, ran a light workout, joked around, and listened to some encouraging words from guest speakers at the cross country social. Since class AA ran the morning races, the Irish waited as patiently as possible for their chance to run
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with the best in the state. It was a crisp but pleasant day, with temperatures in the high 40s and brilliant sunshine when the girls warmed up for their race. Despite knowing the routine because of qualifying the previous year, it was apparent that some nervousness was setting in as the race approached. However, the girls did not let this hamper their performances, and they actually seemed to be able to use it to their advantage. Before the race I just kept telling myself I am lucky enough to be here and I just want to place better than I did last year, Geyen said. Both girls were able to get out to a fast start. At the first mile, Carlson (5:46) and Geyen (5:52) were well below their personalrecord paces, which is typical at a high-caliber meet. As they crossed the two-mile mark, they were running next to each other and just under the magic number 25 spot which would designate them as all-state runners. Geyen was able to surge past a pack of runners on the final hill. During the race, I just looked at all the people screaming, something that you don't see every day. And I just kept trying to motivate myself to pass the next group of girls, Geyen said. Carlson held her position, sprinting down the final stretch and preserving her all-state status. A year ago, Carlson finished 77th and this year she was 24th out of 176 runners. Not only that, but she bettered her time from last seasons state meet, dropping from 15:58 to 15:31.

After the race I felt satisfied with how I ran," Carlson said. "Achieving All State was a goal of mine during this race and I am very happy that I was able to achieve it. If anyone would have told me a year ago that I would improve this much from last year I probably would have laughed. I never thought or believed I could ever achieve All State, and I could not have achieved my goal without my coaches, teammates, family and friends by my side. They motivated me to keep giving my best and to work hard throughout the season.

Sommer Carlson (front, left) and Halley Geyen (front, center) earned all-state honors at the MSHSL State Cross Country Meet, while Andrew Schonnesen (back, center) also competed, earning 111th place out of 176 runners. They are pictured with coach Nikkie Christiansen, head coach Ben Youngs and coach J McClelland. (Photo by Jennifer Carlson) For Geyen, this year had her placing 17th as compared to 47th last year, and her time dropped from 15:40 to 15:25. My goal for the state meet was to improve from last years place, and to know I moved up 30 places is still something I can't believe," Geyen said. "I think going for the second time I kind of knew what to expect and how everything works which helped me perform better. I couldnt be more proud of the way they competed, Youngs said. We discussed their goals ahead of time, discussed the keys to their races, and talked about balancing competition and goals with having fun. They did exactly what we talked about. They proved they are among the best runners in the state. After the incredible excitement the girls generated, it was time for Schonnesen to run. Showing a mix of calmness and nervousness, when his name was announced during introductions it was clear to see he was excited to run. I was really nervous prior to the start of the race, Schonnesen said. When the gun sounded, Schon-

nesen went out boldly with a 5:17, way under his p.r. race pace. We had talked to Andrew about not going out too fast. However, when the gun goes off in a meet like that, oftentimes race strategies go out the window. Thats what makes this meet so tough for first-time runners, Youngs said. Schonnesen continued to work hard throughout the race, not falling off the pace that much, despite going out really fast. He ended in 111th place out of 176 runners and his third-best time ever, 17:51. After the race, I was exhausted, but relieved that the pressure was off my shoulders, Schonnesen said. After the races ended, the runners mingled amid the sea of fans and competitors, receiving congratulations from coaches, family, and friends. The discussion came up about next season questions about who will return next year, and whether or not the Irish can find a way to qualify its teams after coming so close this year. Next year were bringing the whole team, Schonnesen said. Knowing I was able to improve this much from last year really motivates me to work even harder for next year, Carlson said. Placing that high up makes me want to never stop training so I can do even better than what I did this year, Geyen added. One thing is for certain it was a record-setting day with memories that will stick with the runners for a lifetime.

continued from page 9 from her and aggressive plays from the team, the Irish had a great come back winning 15-12. They finished the match serving 98 percent including seven aces. With the desire to win and the hard work put into the season, the

Irish won the match and accomplished their goal of being section champions and returning to the state tournament. Home vs. St. Anthony Village Srv Kll Ast Digs

J. Pomije K. Kelm L. Rachel M. Scheiber M. Neu E. Webb C. Callahan J. Goelz B. Toedter A. Treptau T. Pilger TEAM TOTALS

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Subsection Championship vs. DeLaSalle Srv Kll Ast Digs 18/21 4 20 7 J. Pomije K. Kelm 20/21 9 L. Rachel 18/20 19 7 M. Scheiber 13/13 18 6 E. Webb 14/18 8 22 6 4 C. Callahan J. Goelz 11/12 5 11

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Section Championship vs. Park Center Srv Kll Ast Digs J. Pomije 14/15 2 23 14

K. Kelm L. Rachel M. Scheiber E. Webb C. Callahan J. Goelz B. Toedter A. Treptau

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Maple Lake Messenger Page 12 November 6, 2013 His role in the theater business became more permanent in 1978, when he and his wife, Jane, bought the Monticello theater. They added a second screen in 1981 and he joined forces with his brother, Bob, to purchase the two-screen Delano theater three years later. Muller Family Theatres are now in six other communities East Bethel, Lakeville, Rogers, Waconia, White Bear Township and Willow Creek for a total of 104 screens. "Box office-wise, we're the second largest circuit in the Upper Midwest," Muller said. His theaters have been trendsetters in several areas. The Delano theater was the first in Minnesota to have popcup holders. Dolby Digital Sound was first featured in the Monticello, East Bethel, Delano and Waconia theaters. Muller remembers that landmark vividly. "We played 'First Blood,'" he said. "There's a scene with rats in a cave. When the rats came out, the sound started in the front three speakers and then spread to the other speakers. I could watch people lift up their feet." At the concession stand, Muller Family Theatres were the first to feature ICEEs and State Fair Mini Donuts. Technology has prompted the biggest change Muller has seen. "Until a couple years ago, the projector system hadn't changed for 70 years," Muller said. "Now we have digital projectors and sound in all 104 auditoriums. They still have bugs, but the nice thing is you can back them up. With the old projectors, you couldn't." Three Muller Monster Screens, including one in Monticello, measure 80 feet wide by 35 feet high and are accompanied by 36 speakers in auditoriums that hold nearly 600 rocker seats. He's enjoyed watching the movie industry grow in Minnesota. "We sold out 'Grumpy Old Men' in Delano way before the show," Muller said. "There were locals who were extras. We had the biggest crowds in the nation for 'Hermantown' because it had been filmed in Mayer. There was a movie with Billy Bob Thornton in it and he came to our theater." Not only have movie stars visited Muller's theaters, but other celebrities as well. "Kevin Garnett and Dennis Green used to go to the Willow Creek Theatre," Muller said. "We used to run shows for Prince in the wee hours of the morning. Chuck Knoblauch used to go to the White Bear Theatre and Kevin McHale used to, too." Even with all the success Muller's theaters have experienced, he said he was shocked to receive the hall of fame designation. "We've been very fortunate over the years," he said.

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From selling popcorn as an eight-year-old, he moved on to sell tickets and run projectors at the Maple Lake Theatre. After high school, he began booking shows, which came with perks. "Mark Rosen's dad Joe was a salesman for Paramount. When he came to Maple Lake, he found out I liked sports. I said, 'I'd like to see the Yankees.' He said, 'I'll get you a couple tickets for each time they come to town,'" Muller recalled. He went on to attend college and serve in the military, but sold tickets in Monticello whenever he returned to the area.

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Its a fun way to make a huge difference for Minnesotas nonprofits and schools, said Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN. Its so easy for people to participate by donating using a mobile device or scheduling a donation prior to the event. The toughest part is figuring out what organizations to support. 2013 Highlights: Greater Minnesota: GiveMN added a Greater Minnesota leaderboard category for this years event. Organizations

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