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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis
653-4281 Did you hate getting up Sunday morning in the dark? Good old spring-ahead daylight savings. Surprisingly, church attendance was good that day. It was Ethel Lane’s landmark 80th birthday, and she had requested no party but she was in for a surprise anyway. Family members came to church and enjoyed the service and fruit and a huge cake after the service. Good chance to visit over the coffee cups. The Coulter girls also had a birthday.
Earlier in the month birthdays of Gail Lane and Nicole Nelson were celebrated. Ann Nelson was home from Superior, and, Jessica and Brian Ford were also home. It was a happy occasion for Ethel and her family and friends. The Northwest Regional Writers met Friday at Sunrise Apartments, Frederic, with around 11 there plus a visitor who joined the group as a member. A lot of fun was had with the assignment “What is that?” The April assign-
Bernice Abrahamzon
ment is to write something humorous, perhaps about April Fool’s Day or something funny. The last of the Writers Club books are now on sale at the Leader office. The book was printed by the Leader staff. This week’s Lenten service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Lewis church, preceded by a supper served by the men of the church. Members of the Lewis church are respon-
Siren Senior Center If you hadn’t noticed by now, the in-house diners and meals on wheels recipients didn’t get their hearty meat loaf on Monday as the menu stated. Due to refrigeration problems, liver and onions replaced the meat loaf dinner and the hearty meat loaf will be served on March 29. We’re happy to say a lot of folks crossed over our threshold this week. We had good attendance at Dime Bingo, 500 and Spades. Thirty-two people dined on Tuesday and 42 for Dining at Five. Laverne Chell was the winner of the monthly door prize at the evening dinner. CeCe also held an auction consisting of foodstuffs and managed to make several dollars for the Burnett County Humane Soci-
ety. Our donation box is still available for all who are interested in donating to our furry friends at the humane society. Please think of them when you are out and about doing your shopping, they really appreciate all the help they can get. The April Dining at Five dinner will be back on the usual first Thursday of the month, which is the first of April (no joke, folks). We have a new addition to our library thanks to Dave Wilhemy. For people who have poor vision or for any other reason, Dave brought in quite a selection of audiocassettes, which may be borrowed from the center. If anyone is interested, ask whoever are
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349-2964 Just as I thought, this warm weather has brought those big black critters out and about earlier than usual. It has been said that a small 2-year-old has been seen in the Webster area, a sow and her three yearling cubs were spotted around the Grantsburg area and just this past Saturday, a 3-year-old or so boar has been seen in the Luck area. Watch out for your small dogs and your outside cats, these critters are hungry and will take almost anything. None have been seen so far out in bear country but we are prepared. The one I called Pee Wee will likely show up soon as he is usually the first to appear in the spring.
Fran Krause
in charge at the center and they will be able to assist you. Other donations this week were given by the Chattering Squirrel (hamburger buns and cole slaw) and some books on World War II from Dave Dayman. Winners at 500 this week were Darleen Groves, Anke Olesen, Marie Van Guilder, Gerry Vogel and Carl Link. Spade winners were Cora de’Jong, Gerry Vogel, Marie Bentley, Arvid Pearson and Clara Palomaki. Treats for the cardplayers were furnished by Marie Van Guilder and Marge Nyberg. Reminder, the Good Friday breakfast will be held in a few weeks so plan on coming out and having a really great meal. We will be
Last fall he was still the size of a large 2-yearold but had the same arrogance as a much larger boar. Stan and Erna Lueck stopped in last Monday for a visit at Bev Beckmark’s and dropped off a birthday card for her. Dorothy Lahners stopped in on Wednesday and they enjoyed visiting over tea and cookies. Even though it’s early, mark your calendars now so you don’t forget, the Siren seniors will once again be serving their annual Good Friday breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 2, at the center. This breakfast is one of the best around the area. Adults just $5 and
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Congratulations to the Webster boys basketball team on a great season. They lost by one point to Eau Claire Regis in Somerset on Friday night. A large crowd from Webster attended the game. Fran Krause attended the basketball game and on Sunday went to the Home Show at the high school. Wednesday Fran attended the Sarah Circle meeting hosted by Ethel
SUV It appears that the most dangerous vehicle on the road is something the media calls an SUV. The genesis of the SUV moniker was a veiled attempt to portray trucks and vans as evil vehicles that caused accidents. They are the only vehicles that are involved in accidents. I haven’t read about any F150, Suburban, Charger, Hummer, Beetle, Mini Cooper, Corvette, Mustang, Mercedes or Buick involved in an accident in the past 10 years. Most accounts of vehicle accidents
Brooke Biedinger
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LaVonne O'Brien
Daniels. With no school Friday, the Orange 4-H worked on their project for the cultural arts fair coming this weekend. Thursday John and Reeny Neinstadt visited Bud and Betty Flagstad in Bethel, Minn., Saturday night Mike and LaVonne O’Brien went to see Tylyn O’Brien in the play “Sleeping Beauty” put on by the Prairie Fire Theater at the Frederic Elementary School.
state that “SUV overturns in ditch, alcohol suspected.” They never mention how the SUV got the alcohol, but I suspect it’s either the 10-percent mix or E85. Everybody knows you can’t burn alcohol and drive. I think SUVs should be banned because they apparently use alcohol to propel them. Apparently, poor drivers also prefer the SUV because SUVs drive themselves. I’ve read and heard thousands of accounts that stated “SUV involved in crash” and most don’t have a driver, only passengers. I want to scream every time I hear about an SUV that has gone amok. I would like reports of vehicle accidents to be more comprehensive, like “Mini Cooper squashed by H1 Hummer; driver didn’t see Mini Cooper parked behind him.” I like living in a rural area because most people drive BATs and cars. My e-mail address is biedingerb@wildblue.net.
Academic news MINNEAPOLIS – Augsburg College has announced its dean’s list for the 2009 fall semester for its day college program. To qualify, a student must be full-time student and earn a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher.
The following is a local student who was named to the dean’s list: Holly Stoner of Frederic, an elementary education major and the daughter of Steve and Terri Stoner. – submitted
sible for working at the Frederic Food Shelf every Thursday in March. Mission Sunday next Sunday is also earmarked for donations for the food shelf. Please bring something to church for that. Where are this year’s pussy willow reports or first robin seen? Isn’t it about time? Hurrah! The snow is going, going, gone! Even if it snows a time or two now, it won’t last long!
Barb Munger serving from 7 to 11 a.m.; no reservations required, the cost is only $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Plans are also in the making for our firstannual 500 Card Party, which will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 2 p.m. All of you cardplayers out there pass the word, as this should be a great party, good prize money and door prizes. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. For information call 715-349-7249 or to make a dinner reservation call 715-349-2845.
Bev Beckmark
kids under 12 eat for just $3. Hope to see you there. Sympathy to the family of Charles “Stretch” Tucker who passed away Feb. 27. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 30, as Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster will be serving March’s Food and Friends community dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. Come early as the food goes fast. This is a free meal but donations are accepted. Congratulations to elementary student Abby Kosloski, middle-schooler Tiffany Jacobs and high-schooler Jamie Fischbach for being chosen Siren Schools students of the
week. Art and Bev Beckmark spent last Sunday in Cambridge, Minn., enjoying lunch and a winter family catch-up visit with her sister, Mary Lou Olson and husband, Mark. Art Beckmark spent last Saturday afternoon at the residence of J.D. Glover, southeast of Grantsburg, watching a chain-saw demo. About 50 people from Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota attended the event, some even participated. This is the fifth year for this event and it is put on by the Glover brothers J.D., Joel and Jon. Two chain saws were given away as prizes.
Cloverton-Markville
Fran Levings
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Maple syrup season has arrived in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey. Dave Fornengo, Markville, Minn., and his son Dave, Cloverton, Minn., and his brother Pete, Superior, have hung out over 100 sap-catching buckets so far. Dave Baker is being low-key this year. He plans to make some repairs on his fire pit and not put out as many buckets as in the past. The group of young syrup-makers from the Twin Cities that rents a “sugar bush” on state land off Hay Creek Road is back. They actually camp on the grounds and work around the clock making syrup. Patty Koehler and Bob Brewster joined the adventure last year by hanging out a few sapcatching buckets also. Awhile back, when the ground was still snow-covered, the young Fornengo men took their children on a long snowmobile journey up to Askov and Bruno. They took a break from the ride to have some pizza in Bruno. Dave Fornengo took his daughter Julia, while Jason brought Adam and Dominic. Joining in the fun was Dave’s brother Brian, Friesland. Marlene Mishler and Fran Levings attended the monthly meeting of the SevenCounty Senior Federation in Mora, Minn., last week. The group is making final plans for the annual convention in Moose Lake, Minn., next month. Marge and Al Wolf spent a week in Hast-
ings recently so they could attend the games of granddaughter Danielle’s hockey tourney. The team did well and 9-year-old Danielle made two goals. Sandi and Dave Drake had a wonderful time during their week’s vacation to Sedona, Ariz. Sedona is an arts community, so time was spent going through the various arts and crafts shops. A highlight of the trip was a 12hour bus tour of the Grand Canyon. The stop at a trading post for lunch was enjoyable also. Last Saturday, the Drakes went to Anoka, Minn., for a 50th birthday party for their daughter Patti and her husband, Dave Erickson. This was a surprise event hosted by Patti and Dave’s daughter Gracia. Deloris Schirmer made a trip into Askov and Sandstone, Minn., last week on errands. Granddaughter Bailey was in good hands last week when Cheryl and Gene Wickham went to the Cities to take care of her for four days. Cheryl hosted her weekly Bible study group after she returned. Gladys Nelson came over from Cloverdale to lead the discussion. Dave Baker went over to Minong, to join artists Steve Carlson (musician), Jeff Lewis (poet and painter), and Marty Pearson (potter) for their monthly get-together. Sing a little tune, wherever you are.
Dewey - LaFollette Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Wednesday morning. That evening they called on Dick Quinton. Diana Mangelsen, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen, Ruth Rydberg, Kay Krentz, Karen Mangelsen and Mary Dunn were Thursday afternoon guests of Donna Hines. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards. They also celebrated Diana’s birthday. Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Bob and Pam Bentz Friday evening. Saturday visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines were Mark, Sue and Dianne Hines, Edgar,
Roxy and Jack Rodriguez and Donna Miller. Don and Lida Nordquist went to the play “Sleeping Beauty” in Frederic Saturday evening. Their granddaughter, Hannah Schott, was one of the actresses in the presentation. Weekend visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Larry, Celie, Baxter, Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen and Dave and Mandy Close. Lida and Don Nordquist were guests at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Joleen and Richard Funk, Sunday.