MYRON O. ELFERS
Myron “Pops” Otto Elfers, 88, of Turtle Lake died Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home. He was born September 8, 1933 in Barron, WI to Otto and Hulda (Bussewitz) Elfers. Myron graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1952 and shortly after joined and served in the United States Navy on the USS Albany.…
Read MoreChamber Scarecrow Contest Winners
The Turtle Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Scarecrow Contest recently and the winners have been selected. The displays needed to portray Movie Characters. There were two categories – businesses/organizations and individuals/ families. The winner of the businesses/organizations display was Lake Aire Agency with their depiction of Forrest Gump.
Read MoreChamber After 5 Program To Begin
Join the Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for our After 5 Event at Infinity Retail Services in Turtle Lake on Tuesday, November 16, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to get to know this great local business Public is welcome. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Read MoreBarron County Family Drug Treatment Court Celebrates First Program Graduates
On October 5th, Barron County Family Drug Treatment Court (FDTC) celebrated its first program graduates, having 5 people successfully complete the program! All participants had been enrolled in the program since August 2020 and addressed substance use disorders through intensive outpatient treatment in addition to individual therapy, Moral Reconation Therapy, parent education, and financial coaching.…
Read MoreA Look Back
NOVEMBER 3, 2011 The School District of Turtle Lake recently became a 2011 recipient of the Carol M. White Physical Education PEP Grant. The grant could benefit not only the K-12 students of our district, but also the entire community of Turtle Lake. The ramifications of this grant will be far reaching over the next…
Read MoreCOVID- 19 Booster Doses Approved
Booster doses for all the COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, have now been approved. Booster doses can be mixed and matched. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends that the following people receive a booster dose of Moderna or Pfizer at least six months after receiving their second dose to further strengthen…
Read MoreWarriors End Laker Season With Regional Finals Win
The old adage of “tough to beat a good team three times in one year” came to play Saturday evening at home during the Division 4 Regional Finals for the Laker volleyball squad as their season came to an end at the hands of the Clear Lake Warriors. The #1-seeded Lakers had defeated the #4-seeded…
Read MoreSuccessful Youth Hunters
Pictured are a pair of young ladies who have been successful in harvesting a deer. On top is 13-year old Izabelle Miller, who was hunting with her father, Kyle Miller, and her grandfather, Vern Miller, in the Turtle Lake area when she connected on beautiful doe. The bottom photo shows 9-year old Kinsley Kobernick, daughter…
Read MoreA Year Ago
A quick flashback to Tuesday, October 20, of last year reminds everyone of the record snowfall, some areas receiving more than five inches of the powdery stuff. This year, with Halloween right around the corner, temperatures are predicted to hover in the mid-40s with no snow in sight.
Read MoreSchool Board Approves $4.5-million Total Tax Levy at Annual Meeting
It was a light turnout with only about a dozen or so guests attending the annual school board meeting held Wednesday evening, October 20. Most of those in attendance were there due to agenda items on the upcoming regular meeting that followed. School board President Shad Torgerson was elected to serve as chairperson. Linda Flottum,…
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