Vaping Presentation
Last week the Turtle Lake School hosted a Vaping information meeting for the community. Northlakes Community Clinic Recovery Team and the Barron County Sheriff’s Department presented information with a follow-up discussion. The Barron County Health and Human Services provided examples of cleaver devices that students use to cover or hide their vaping. Some facts are…
Read MoreEugene Hammer
Eugene “Hammer” Hammer, 71, of Turtle Lake died Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at his home. He was born November 4, 1948, in Amery to Elmer and Elizabeth (Anton) Hammer. Eugene proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. Eugene is survived by his sister, Nancy (Buzz Valenty) Hammer; claimed kiddo,…
Read MoreMarie Jeannette Williamson
Marie Jeannette Williamson was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on October 2, 1928 the daughter of Alvin and Agnes Stenberg. She grew up in Amery and attended Amery High School where she was active in choir and band. She graduated from Amery High School in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart, Bob Williamson, on…
Read MoreLakers Season Ends in Prairie Farm
The Laker girls basketball season came to a close Tuesday night in Prairie Farm as the Panthers had three girls in double figures on their way to a 75-32 win in opening round tournament action. The Lakers entered the contest as a 15-seed while the Panthers were a 2-seed. Avery Hansen and Sydney Junkans had…
Read MoreCumberland Healthcare Keeping an Eye on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Jamie McCready, Infection Prevention RN, and Cumberland Healthcare Medical Staff announce its coronavirus preparedness. Cumberland Healthcare has been keeping an eye on the world concern for coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last several weeks. Internally we have made preparations in the event COVID-19 comes to our community. These preparations have led us to make some changes…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Screening Day
The School District of Turtle Lake will hold Early Childhood Screening Day on March 26, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. They are inviting all children ages birth to 3 years old to participate with their families in a developmental screening day at the School District of Turtle Lake from 8:00 a.m. – Noon…
Read MoreMiss Turtle Lake Attends Coolest Celebration on Earth
As the reigning Miss Turtle Lake, I recently had the privilege of attending the “Coolest Celebration on Earth” at the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival in January. The annual festivities were attended by over 90 royalties from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Thursday’s events included snow sculptures, ice carvings as well as inside activities. Friday concluded with…
Read MoreSaints too much for Lakers in regular season finale
While the Lakers struggled to find the range Thursday night in St. Croix Falls, the Saints knocked down 11 threes to win a runaway, 89-47, in the final regular season game of the year. The #4-seeded Lakers will host the #13-seeded Gilman Pirates Tuesday, March 3 in opening round action of the Division 5…
Read MoreStill Looking For Vintage Photos
This week’s memory photo was sent to us by Kevin Splett. With it being basketball tournament time we bring you the 1967-68 boys basketball team from the four-team WIAA District Basketball Tournament program. The Lakers, coached by Marv Hanson and assisted by Harold Feidt, competed with Siren, Clayton and Clear Lake. Players pictured, front row, left…
Read MoreSilverSneaker Program “Gets You Out Of The Chair At Home”
A newly accepted program at the Turtle Lake Schools had drawn in nearly two dozen members since its inception last year. SilverSneakers is a program that is benefiting senior citizens by allowing them use of the Turtle Lake Fitness Center facilities and equipment at no cost to the member. “If your Medicare health plan, Medicare…
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