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Dear Friends: First and foremost, we want to say thank you to our friends and supporters, for investing in LAYSB in 2008. Volunteering your time and special talents and providing your financial support makes it possible for us to help youth learn to be productive, learn to connect with their families and the community and learn to navigate through life’s challenges. In 2008, our primary thrust was to find ways to help youth increase multiple supportive relationships with adults and peers. We did this by creating meaningful opportunities for involvement and membership,and by providing challenging and engaging activities and learning experiences within a safe, nurturing environment: Expansion of Coffee Talk, Hidden Heroes, Making Connections Mentoring Program, and youth volunteer opportunities are just a few of the ways we were able to increase supportive youth and community relationships. Also new in 2008, we began a challenging and engaging learning experience for teens who are abusing chemicals or at-risk for dependence. It’s called Teen Intervene and is based on a harm reduction model that allows teens to talk about their chemical use in an honest and non-confrontational way that doesn’t require abstinence as a primary goal in order to start the program. This program fills an important missing niche in the system between Chemical Prevention and Treatment. In 2009 we will continue to develop ways for youth to increase their supportive relationships with adults and peers. Already in process, LAYSB is collaborating with Forest Lake Community Education to provide programming at the Forest Lake Teen Center. We will also introduce a new series of Parenting Classes for parents of teenagers and by doing so will fill an unmet identified community need.

When a group of community leaders had the vision and drive to create this agency in 1976, they only dreamed of a place where kids and families could benefit from whatever kind of assistance they needed to become healthy, productive, contributing people. Today we serve over 2,000 youth, family members and volunteers each year. Today, the impact of our work is seen on a daily basis by the 86% of youth participants never re-contacting with police/courts, by the 77% of families in counseling that report a significant improvement of the problem, by the 67% of youth who would have been home alone, unsupervised instead of participating in our youth enrichment activities or by the 83% of parents who are better prepared to parent as a result of LAYSB services. All these positive outcomes and more are possible because we as a community are working together to improve the lives of the youth and families we serve.

Thank you for partnering with us to make it happen.

Kathy Lillis Jeanne WalzBoard Chair Executive Director

“I feel like a whole new person. This has helped me in ways you will never know. I deeply appreciate it.”

Counseling Client

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Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB) provides support and guidance to

youth ages 10-18 and their families. Our mission is to

“Ensure the Success of Youth” by offering programs and

services that reflect our belief that youth will be successful

when relationships are strong, communities are

caring, families are involved and supportive , harmony is restored and youth have the skills and opportunities

for citizenships. Parent involvement is essential to all

services provided by LAYSB.

youth & Family Counseling provides immediate professional support to help families solve immediate issues, stabilize family situations, work though individual crisis, strengthen skill development and assist in building healthy relationships.· Crisis Services for youth and families· REACH Anger Management Group: for youth ages 13-15· Sliding Fee Scale

Community Justice Program works with all parties involved when a criminal offense occurs: offender, victim, parents, and the community. The offender is expected to take responsibility for his/her actions, to understand the effect of the offense on the victim, to make amends for the offense, and be accepted back into the community. Classes and services include:· Choice & Consequence· Chemical Awareness· Tobacco Awareness· Community Work Service· Peer Groups· Age 12 & Under Program· School Suspension Program· Making Connections Mentoring Program

Do You Know What We Do

at LAYSB?

Parenting Support and education Programs empower parents with information and skills to parent effectively. Programs and outreach efforts are specifically designed to reach at-risk families who are often resistant to accessing support programs. · Hot Topic Education Seminars· Super Saturday: Skill Building for Parents· Education packets· Online resources· Parenting telephone sessions· Parenting counseling sessions

youth enrichment/Prevention Programs and activities help youth develop internal assets for a healthy identity.Our activities are fun, safe, supervised and low or no cost. Leadership development and youth/community relationship building is a primary focus.· Youth Advisory Boards in Forest Lake & North Branch· Coffee Talk· Forest Lake Safety Camp· Senior/Youth Job Connection· Outdoor Adventure Boys Camp· Hidden Heroes Mentoring· Youth and Adult Pool Tourneys· Lock-in at Lakamaga· Teen Game Time• Cooking with Joor

Chef Joor Erin teaching YSB’s new “Cooking with Joor” class. During this session, participants made pico de gallo & enchiladas for Cinco de Mayo!

Forest Lake YAB member, Shylo Stevens is always ready and willing to volunteer for what YSB needs!

2008 Board of DirectorsLakes Area Youth Service Bureau, Inc.Statement of Revenue and Expense

for the Year ended December 31, 20082008 SUPPorTProGraM reveNUeCounties ............................................ 100,649Municipalities ....................................43,202State of Minnesota ........................ 106,133Client Fees Paid .................................48,205

SUPPorT:Contributions .....................................58,324Foundation Grants ...........................19,000United Way ..........................................34,961In-Kind Donations ............................39,973

oTher INCoMe:Interest Income .................................14,791Special Events ....................................30,638Miscellaneous ....................................17,320Total Support & Revenue .... 513,196

2008 eXPeNSeS:Program Services ........................... 421,331General and Administrative ..........33,681Fundraising and Development ...59,255Total Expenses ...................... 514,267

ChaNGe IN NeT aSSeTS ........(1,071)

NeT aSSeTS, BeGINNING oF year ............429,766

NeT aSSeTS,eND oF year .........................428,695

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Kathleen Lillis, ChairJim Trudeau, Chair Elect

Mike Aschenbrener, Past ChairBea Zaruba, Secretary

Clark Quiring, Treasurer

Brian Alm Rob CollinsJoe Grafft

Mike Haseltine

Joe KryschyshenMel Mettler

Rich Ottomeyer Lynn Steenblock

Kent Strege Erin Turner

Renee Wagner

2008 Lakes Area YSB Annual Report design courtesy of Aurora Graphic Design • linda@auroragraphic.net

Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB) CLiEnT YEAR in REviEW HigHLigHTS

In 2008, the LAYSB worked with 2,033 youth, family members and volunteers...

477 first-time and low-level youth offenders completed the Community Justice Program.

105 at-risk youth and their families were provided counseling and support.

539 children and youth participated in prevention services.

788 families in our communities received parenting services.

124 community adults participated as volunteers.

Sunrise Bassmasters host Youth Fishing Day in September. Youth enjoyed the

hunt for the biggest catch and the top 3 winners received plaques!

FRONT COVERClockwise Top Left:Teen Lock In girls have some fun! North Branch Youth Advisory Board member Ashley Mages.Kayaking at Outdoor Adventure Camp.Winning catch at Bassmasters Youth Fishing Day, Bassmaster Jim Nordlund and youth fisherman, Adam Peterson.

Donated time is priceless!LaySB volunteers are critical to our ability to serve hundreds of clients as well as expand community outreach efforts. In 2008,

124 adults and 43 youth donated nearly 2,141 hours of program and event support! volunteers are key partners, working with

LaySB year-round to “ensure the Success of youth!”

Learn more about volunteer opportunities by calling amy o’Neil at 651-464-3685 or go to www.ysblakesarea.org

and click on volunteer opportunities.

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Carrie Myers is the highly-respected owner of Pizazz!, a unique gift shop in Wyoming that sells everything from designer purses to trendy sunglasses. For Myers, her business is not only her interest pursued for pleasure, but also her livelihood.During the holiday season, Myers was left wondering how she could ever recover from a tragic burglary that stripped her of her money, her happiness and her hope. For a confused and frustrated Myers, closure seemed nonexistent and she was left wondering why she was targeted and who these offenders were.Months later, the offenders were apprehended. Three of the offenders were local youth and because they were considered low-level offenders, the youth were referred to LAYSB’s Community Justice Program. Through the program, a Peacemaking Circle was offered to Carrie Myers. The Circle gives victims an opportunity to confront the individuals who have caused them considerable harm. Myers agreed to participate and the Peacemaking Circle was held in July. During the Circle, Myers discussed the impact the burglary had on her personal life – leaving her financially disadvantaged one week before Christmas. As Myers shared her misfortunes caused as a result of the burglary, the offenders began showing some remorse and shame which was reflected by their nonverbal actions.Later in the circle process, after a lengthy discussion about the direct and indirect costs of their criminal actions, Myers and her supporter, who was also in attendance, listened to the offenders apologies. When the girls were finished, Myers’s supporter responded, “You did a good job letting us know your words,” signifying gratitude with the apologies and reassuring the offenders that their apologies have not gone unrecognized.

Myers thanked the girls for participating, and the girls took the initiative to shake hands with Myers and her supporter. The handshakes weren’t a simple sign symbolizing a goodbye, but an indication of a mutual understanding and a willingness to repair the harm with the victim.

Because Myers had the opportunity to engage in a Peacemaking Circle with the youth who burglarized her business, her frustration and confusion was reduced and thoughts of future holiday seasons were made brighter.Nathan Kruckeberg, facilitator of the Circle and Community Justice Case Manager for the Community Justice Program, believes that “Myers is not only the epitome of forgiveness, she is also a compassionate individual who genuinely cares for the people in our community. Myers is, what I consider to be, both a model citizen and business owner.”

“I realized that I can make a difference after meeting a young lady at one Chemical

Awareness class that was on her own. It hit close to

home to see somebody that needed help like that.”

Adult Volunteer

“I learned that every choice has a consequence.” Community Justice Program Participant

Burglary Victim Confronts Offenders

What is an hour Worth? Carrie Myers of Pizazz! • www.mypizazz.net

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Jenny Anagnos Jeffrey Anderson Kelsey Asklund Courtney Betsch Zach Blossom Jill Boege Michael BrantBrooke BrownBritney BrownTravis Brown Ron Brown Ana Carson Cina DeanAutumn Del Vecchio Danielle DeVange

Meghan Falkosky Beau Fandel Megan Gooley Marissa HartAlex Iverson Kristin IversonDaniel Jeans Liana Johnson Megan JohnsonMonica Johnson Jennifer Johnson Evan Johnson Jacob Johnson Maddison Kissner Laura Lundstrom

Ben Lunn Ashley Mages Joe MarquardtCourtney McGee Elle McGee Briana MechamJonathan Mollet Zak MorrisLauren Novak Joel Ohman Loranna OttomeyerLogan PaschkeDustin RiehmKarlyn RistromAnthony Rivard

Michael Rivard Kevin Salmela Kendra SanzMegan Schmidt Taylor Schoonover Logan SchwabScott SovaTaylor SpenceShylo StevensTJ Sullivan Cassandra Tyler Felicia TylerPaHoua VangLindsey WesselinkTony Yang

2008 aDULT voLUNTeerS

2008 yoUTh voLUNTeerS

“The kids really do want to learn and change their lives.” Adult Volunteer

Candice HillerAimee Stafki

Bridget KingsleyJessica Lynch

Lacey PixleyAndrea Schlomka

“I’ve come to understand that there’s always good in the kids, no matter how bad they messed up.”

Adult Volunteer

2008 INTerNS

E-Cycling Solutions donates $725.00 to LAYSB of money raised at their recycling event held at Forest Lake Ace Hardware.

Jeff Andres, from ECM Publishers, delivers a $1000 grant to LAYSB in support of Parenting Programs.

Doug Leko, a 15 year old quilter, presents $275.00 from Silver Lane Quilting to LAYSB representing proceeds from a raffle they held to win a Christmas Quilt made by Doug.

Wyoming United Methodist Church members chose to contribute their Annual Fall Supper proceeds to LAYSB and The Refuge. Each organization was presented with a check for over $2100.

Karen AlmMary AschenbrenerMike AschenbrenerShari BachmanKathy BakkeAndrea BakkenJohn BarneyLaura BrandtBeverly BrodtmannSam BushendorfCarolyn CagleTom CampbellJulia CharlesAmber DeGidio-WickDenise DietzRich DuehnSusan EdsethMichael FinamoreJacqueline Foy Lauren FreathyCandy FugereMark Gillen

Joe GrafftBecky HackenmuellerDara HagenRamona HallSteve HallinMeagan HansenMike HaseltineMatthew HaslachConnie HendricksonDan HesselgraveMatthew HotzlerLisa IversonKathy JohnsonBrad KlepsaTim KlinkhammerNate KruckebergLinda LaCasseBetty LamppaJennie LattinPatti LichtscheidlKathy LillisLinda Madsen

Jennifer McDonoughVern MetcalfJohn MilbauerBeth NapoliCarla NoreliusKaren PetersonBarb PribylTracy QuarnstromLinda RambowChaleece RobertsJanet RoweWendy RychleyScott SagerRenee SalzmanJackie ScheldorfGloria SedokKristi SetterAimee StafkiDawn StebbingStev StegnerChris StorbergBrianna Strunk

Candi SwensonRoberta TauerKen TolzmannCarol TrudeauJim TrudeauErin TurnerJulie UtechtJoor Erin VikAngel WagnerRenee WagnerJeanne Walz Grant WheatonKarla WiessnerAshley WittmerKathy WrightKate WujekBrenda WurtingerBea ZarubaMyron Zaruba

Officer Mike Smith receives the 2007 James Trudeau Award from Board Chair Kathy Lillis. Right of Officer Smith is Forest Lake Chief Clark Quiring, and LAYSB staff Nate Kruckeberg.

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THE iMPACT OF OUR WORK Washington, Chisago and Anoka Counties Benefit!

“Being a leader means doing all you can and showing others the way.”

YAB Participant

CoMMUNITy JUSTICe/DIverSIoN ServICeS 86% of youth referred to the program due to illegal activities (property offenses, assault, alcohol and drug offenses, status offenses) had no further involvement with the juvenile justice system oneyear after program completion.87% of youth completing the program showincreased decision-making skills six months after program completion.94% of youth completing the program reported a greater understanding of how their behavior and choices affect themselves and others.53% of youth reported a decrease in chemical use 6 months after program completion.87% of parents felt they would be able to communicate more effectively after attending the class.89% of parents believed that their child would make better choices as a result of what was learned during the program.

yoUTh aND FaMILy CoUNSeLING77% of clients completing counseling reported significant improvement in the problem they addressed in counseling.56% of clients completing counseling reported significant improvement in relationships with family and friends.

PareNTING SUPPorT ServICeS94% of parents surveyed reported being better prepared to parent on a daily basis.

yoUTh eNrIChMeNT/aCTIvITIeS67% reported that they would have been home alone, unsupervised, home with siblings or hanging out with friends had they not participated in the out-of-school time activity.84% reported that having this program available made them feel that the community cared about them.94% reported that their participation in the activity was a good use of their time.

yoUTh CoMMUNITy ServICe ParTICIPaNTS 94% felt that the work they did was meaningful.90% felt better about themselves after doing community service.89% made a positive connection with an adult at the community service site.60% of participants said they would volunteer as a result of doing community service.

Proud architects of a survival shelter built at the Outdoor Adventure Boys Camp.

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Partners for the Future Campaign

“LAYSB provides an effective intervention for low-level juvenile offenders at a considerable cost saving to taxpayers. Each year up to two-thirds of the youth who come to the attention of justice officials in Washington County are diverted to community-based programs. Follow-up

studies indicate that the majority of these youth have no further involvement with the juvenile justice system. The availability of community-based interventions saves the more costly

resources of the juvenile court for higher risk youth. Diversion services, such as those provided by LAYSB, are the backbone of the juvenile correctional system in Washington County. “

Tom Adkins, Director, Washington County Community Corrections

“I learned my actions took the community’s time so I had to repay

that time. I felt good doing it.” Community Justice Program Participant

“Problems will occur, but we have a better understanding of each other.”

Counseling Client

LAYSB began a permanent fund at the St. Croix Valley Community Foundation (SCVCF) after being selected by the Foundation as a “Partners for the Future Campaign” match participant.Every dollar LAYSB raises in conjunction with Partners for the Future up to $30,000 through November 2009 will be matched dollar for dollar and invested in LAYSB’s fund at the Foundation. Over $19,000 in cash and pledges has been raised to date.

LAYSB’s permanent fund will help provide a stable and growing source of income dedicated to operations and new program initiatives. The fund is managed like an endowment, providing annual income while also preserving and growing principal. As a result, LAYSB benefits today and for generations to come.Gifts of cash or marketable securities are eligible for the matching contribution. For more information or to make a donation qualifying for the dollar-to-dollar match to LAYSB’s Partners for the Future Fund, call Executive Director, Jeanne Walz at 651-464-3685.

“I don’t usually go out of my way to praise a program or organization or offer feedback– as you might

remember, I was very skeptical of the program, but after participating and hearing from everyone, this

is one of the best things that could have happened to (my son). It was a very valuable experience.”

Community Justice Program ParticipantShop Night participants hanging around on an outdoor cedar swing they constructed during the summer of 2008.

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The following donors made cumulative cash or stock contributions to Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau during 2008. *indicates gifts of service

NoN-CaSh or IN-KIND GIFTS IN SUPPorT oF ySB ProGraMS or eveNTSAurora Graphic Design

Alan BakkeJohn Barney

Castlewood Golf Course “The Rock”Catering by Eric

Coffee DepotCool Beanz

Cornerstone Pub and PrimeCredit Union at Forest Lake

Daniela’s CioccolatoLaurie Drolson

EichtensERA Muske Co. Community

Support Foundation

Forest Lake FloralForest Lake PrintingForest Lake Rotary

Friar Tuck’s PubScott Graff

Grand Casino HinckleyCommissioner Dennis HegbergJerry and Connie Hendrickson

Rodney and Betty HestekinMatt Howard

Paul and Susan HutchisonJ. J. Taylor Distributing Co.

Johnson and Turner Law FirmKodiak Coffee

Lake Area BankLandmark Insurance Services

Clare and Kathy LillisLundstrom Pest Control

Marketplace FoodsMcDonalds

Jan MehlhoffMinnesota Advertising and Design

Mytech Partners, Inc.Nesting Grounds

Northwest AirlinesAmy O’Neil

PGA TourPizza Hut-Forest Lake

Planet BeachPolaris IndustriesPress Publications

Rainbow FoodsRed Oak Steaks and Wine

RiverbankRoberts Family Funeral Home

Running Aces Harness ParkGary and Wendy Rychley

Soup Du JoorSpectacular Events and DJ’s Grill House

Stars & Strikes Entertainment CenterStrikke Knits

Sysco Minnesota

Tanners Brook Golf ClubThe Lake House

The Laker, The Office, The LakesideThe Lodge of Forest Hills

Timeless ElementsTracker Electronics

Tria RestaurantJim and Carol TrudeauLou and Pam Trudeau

USA TodayJulie Utecht

Tony and Lisa VannelliVillage Inn

Whitaker Buick-Pontiac-GMCWine Merchants

LAYSB’s 2007 On Behalf ofYouth Award Recipient Mike Brinkman was presented his award by Past-Chair Mike Ashenbrener

SPoNSor-a-yoUTh ($32500 and above)Mike and Mary AschenbrenerRick Ashbach and Daniela MeneghettiBrian Brogmus and Claire KottsChisago Lakes Lions ClubChurch of St. PeterDavid and Laurie DrolsonJeffrey DunnE Cycling SolutionsFaith Lutheran ChurchJoe and Kathy GrafftDr. Richard & Mrs. Erin GrossBill and Nancy HaringDennis and Nancy HebrinkGerald and Connie HendricksonJohnson and Turner, Attorneys at LawGreg and Fran KlausenMichael and Kathy KochScott KraiterKyoshin Ryu Karate AcademyMainstreet BankMaranatha Assembly of God ChurchMel and Barbara MettlerJohn and Sarah MilbauerMr. and Mrs. Glen NeujahrNorth Branch Area Hockey AssociationMs. Amy O’NeilJeffrey SandstromScandia-Marine Lions ClubKenneth and Jane VohsWWMM,TICMyron and Bea ZarubaZion Evangelical Lutheran Church

$100000 PLUS CLUB ($100000 and above)Brian and Karen AlmAmerican Spirit Graphics Corporation Blaine Lions ClubDavid and Cheryl CophamECM PublishersEdina Realty FoundationFirst State Bank of WyomingForest Lake Lions ClubForest Lake Rotary ClubForest Lake Safety CampHallberg Family Foundation Clare and Kathy LillisDrs. Betty Maloney and Ralph MagnussonJan Mehlhoff Don and Cynthia Oberg-HauserOttomeyer Clinics, Drs. Leann and Richard OttomeyerPatriot Bank MinnesotaDon, Nancy and Liz PowellSafeco Insurance CompanySunrise BassmastersJim and Carol TrudeauLou and Pam TrudeauRenee WagnerRobert and Jeanne WalzWealth Management Midwest, LLCWyoming United Methodist Church

2008 CoMMUNITy ParTNerS

Alliance/Cash Value CardAndersen Corporate Foundation Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen FoundationFred C. and Katherine B. Andersen FoundationChisago CountyCity of ChisagoCity of ColumbusCity of Forest LakeCity of HugoCity of LindstromCity of ScandiaCity of WyomingECM Publishers, Inc., Community Affairs Council ERA Muske Co. Community Support FoundationGreater Twin Cities United WayInitiative FoundationMarketplace We Care ProgramMille Lacs Band of OjibweMN Department of CorrectionsMN Department of Public Safety, Office of Juvenile Justice ProgramsMytech Partners*Nelson’s Market Community Cash ProgramTown of LentTown of LinwoodTown of SunriseTown of Wyoming TargetUnited Way of Washington County-EastWashington County Community CorrectionsWells Fargo Community Support

MaTCheD GIFTSAmeriprise Financial Employee Gift MatchSt. Croix Valley Community foundationThomson West

Forest Lake YAB member, Liana Johnson poses for a photo while volunteering for the Bassmasters’ concession stand.

Mr. and Mrs. Nick AckerJack Alberg Karen M. Alm American Legion Post 85 Dick and Sandy Anderberg Christine Anderson Ms. Elaine Anderson Anonymous (26) Associated Bank Bachman’s Photography Frank and Ann Liv Bacon Alan and Kathy Bakke John and Kim Barney Mr. Dean Barr Ms. Jillena Graven Bartlett Mr. Steven C. Batchelder Ms. Debra Bayer Siebert Robert and Clarice Beattie Ms. Julianne Benson Mr. & Mrs. Lewis BergeMrs. Ann BerryMs. Stephanie Beyer Buck Blodgett Ms. Patricia Blount Mr. & Mrs. Jack Brown Ms. Joanne Brown Ms. Cindy Brunberg Mr. & Mrs. Cliff BuchanMr. & Mrs. Bob Busch Ms. Roxanne Bzdok Kevin and Jeanie Callahan Tom Campbell Ken and Kristi Capeti Ms. Gail Cardinal Mr. Vernon Cardwell

Mr. Dan Carlson Ms. Virginia Carvell Ed and Joanne Cary Castlewood Golf Course “The Rock” Castlewood Women’s Golf League Mr. Kenneth Charest John and Joan Chouinard Mr. Dan CoatesRobert and Patti Cole Rob and Tammy CollinsMr. and Mrs. Michael Connelly Michael and Rose Conway Connexus Energy Dakota Supply Group Mr. & Mrs. Peter Davidson Jennings, DeWan, Miller & Anderson, LLC Ms. Carol Dimmerman Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dolphy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dummer East Central Bail Bonds Mr. & Mrs. Don Elmstrand Mr. Luke Ferden

Mr. & Mrs. E. Bill Ferguson Mr. David FlohrJames and Elizabeth Foley Forest Lake Ace Hardware Forest Lake Family Dental Forest Lake Fire Dept. Relief Association Forest Lake Police Relief Association Forest Lake Seniors Inc. Ms. Louise K. Fortuna Ms. Mary Fouche-Dill Frandsen Bank and Trust Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Frank Ms. Leilani Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gertz Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Gmach Mr. Joe Gmitter Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Goetz Kannan Govindasamy Charles and Dorothy Grandstrand Michael and Virginia Grenier Ms. Susan Gronos Mr. Scott Hagberg Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hagen Hallberg Marine Ms. Marleen Hanson Raymond and Marilyn Hanson Commissioner Dennis Hegberg Mr. Glen Heuer Ms. Christine Hines Jim Hinich Ms. Peg Hoffman Al and Chrys Holland Lori Holm Peter and Doreen Holte

Ms. Kathleen Holtmeier Matt Howard Cory Huberty Bob and Marlys Hult Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hurlburt Sheriff Bill Hutton Dan and Lisa Iverson Thomas Jackson Dr. Donley & Mrs. Kathy Johnson Ms. Katherine M. Johnson Ken and Cindy JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Jeremy Kalin Ms. Jeanne Katz Ms. Lynn Kirk Paul Klaus Lloyd and Pat Knudson Mrs. Joan Kohl Joe and Maribeth Kryschyshen Kyoshin Ryu Karate Academy Ms. Judith LaBarre LaGrande Salon Landmark Insurance Services Lake Area Bank, Forest Lake Ms. Jeanne Leland Ben and Shanda Lewis Dr. Jeff & Mrs. Carol Ann Ley Gerry and Susan Lidstrom Mr. Tom Lindquist William LongleyMr. John Lund Dr. Linda Madsen and Mr. Tim Klinkhammer,

Mr. Warren Magnuson Mr. & Mrs. Steven Mahoney Mr. & Mrs. Steven Martin Ms. Denise Martin-Adolfson Ms. Pamela Martinson Ms. Melissa Martyrwagner Ms. Barbara Masteller John and Donna Mathias John Matts and Lee Hutchins Matts Ms. Angela Mattson Mattson Funeral HomeMichael and Patrice McLoughlin Todd and Anna Mehlhoff Mrs. Linda Melcher James and Dr. Sondra Mericle Mobile Maintenance, Inc. Gary and Patt Moe Ms. Joleen Moen Bart and Barbara Mollet Billy and Cathleene Morehead Bob and Karen Morehead Ms. Melissa Moris Ms. Amy Murdock Elizabeth Mursko Mr. Christopher Nastrom Mr. & Mrs. Dale NelsonDonald Nelson Thomas and Michelle Nerud Don and Donna Neudauer Marc and Kari Newell North Branch Lioness Club James and Kelly Novak

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In Honor of Dorothy BerntsenDorothy Grandstrand

In Honor of Margaret Chase’s 90th Birthday

Lewis and Rita BergeJack and Shirley Brown

Virginia CarvellMichael and Rose ConwayPeter and Ann Davidson

Carol DimmermanBrian and Susan Dolphy

Raymond and Marilyn HansonRobert and Marlys Hult

Donald and Donna NeudauerDouglas and Nancy Ramseth

Evelyn Ramseth

In Honor of Barb JohnsAnonymous donor

In Memory of Bernard (Spike) AshbachBruce and Barb Swanson

Richard AshbachIn Memory of Patricia GreerBruce and Barb Swanson

In Memory of Jim MastellerBarb Masteller

In Memory of Tom MehlhoffFrank and Ann Liv Bacon

Jan MehlhoffTodd and Anna Mehlhoff

In Memory of Penny TarbelBruce and Barb Swanson

In Memory of Howard TenderBruce and Barb Swanson

In Memory of Kelly Jeanne Thompson

Daniel DeWan Law Offices, P.A.Peter and Doreen Holte

John and Le Hutchins MattsRobert and Jeanne WalzRichard and Elaine Willis

In Memory of Verna F. TietjeStephen and Mary Ann GmachGerald and Connie Hendrickson

Robert and Marlys HultIn Memory of Carl Walz

Robert and Jeanne WalzIn Memory of Don Wilcoxen

Robert and Marlys Hult

hoNorarIUMS & MeMorIaLS

Thank You To all! We’ve tried to list all of our 2008 donors and volunteers, but please accept our apology if you do not see your gift of financial support, in-kind contribution, or volunteer service listed.

Youth Advisory Board Members spend the day at the State Capitol

for the Children’s and Youth Convention in August.

Rick and Bambi Olseen Donald and Sheryl Opse Mr. Thomas Oswald Ms. Ellie PedenPersonal Image Photography Mr. Mark Petchenik Don and Dolores Peterson Gerald and Donna Peterson Ms. Sharon Peterson Piecemakers Quilt Guild Gordon and Rita PietruszewskiPolaris Industries Barbara Pribyl Douglas and Nancy Ramseth Ms. Evelyn Ramseth

Richard Day Research Mr. James ReidMr. & Mrs. David Reitan Byron and Karen Rieck Mick and Sandie Roberts Room for Growing, Inc.Mrs. Vikki L. Rothmeyer Thomas Rumreich and Ruth Ronning Robert and Carol RuparGary and Wendy Rychley Steven and Patricia Saunders Joseph and Geraldine Sausen Doc Savage Productions Mary Schmidberger

Ms. Nancy A. SchmidtkeDan and Lynn Schultz Judge and Mrs. Gary Schurrer Mr. David Schwartz Ms. Cynthia J. Scott Mr. David ScottSecurity State Bank of Marine-Forest Lake Dennis and Carol Seefeldt Ron Shaketer Steven and Jill Sicheneder Chief Gary and Gail Sigfrinius Dr. Doug & Mrs. Sharon Sill Silver Lane Quilting Ms. Kimberly Sirek-Gutbrod Mr. and Ms. Matthew Smith William and Jill Somrock Niels and Carol Sorenson Ronald and Linda Spies Stacy-Lent Fire Department Relief Association James and Michelle Still Mr. Robert Stone Ms. Kristine Sundberg Bruce and Barb Swanson Dr. Douglas Swanson Judge and Mrs. Douglas Swenson Ms. Cheryl D. Swinehart Mr. Dave Tetrault Ben and Amy Theuninck Thomco Carpet

Mr. Darrell Thurnbeck Kathryn Timm and Daniel O’Fallon Tom’s Auto Service Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tousignant Ms. Kristin Tuenge Jon and Erin Turner Dr. Thomas S. Turry, P.A. Ms. Nancy Vanbergen Mr. Tony Vanelli Bill Voedisch and Laurie CarlsonMr. Thomas J. Voelk Bill And Renee WaddellPerry and Diane Wagamon Mr. Duane Wagner

Ms. Jill Wallar Kari Lyn Wampler Mr. and Mrs. Dale WeigtWhitaker Pontiac Buick GMC Mr. Gary WhiteRichard and Elaine Willis Len and Sally Wojtowicz Woodlund Homes Matthew and Brenda Wurtinger Ms. Jean M. Zielinski

Hungry chefs pose with the meals they just cooked over an open fire at the Outdoor Adventure Boys Camp 2008.

Hole in One sponsorship prize for LAYSB Golf Tournament held at Castlewood Golf Course “The Rock”.

Youth spent a portion of the Teen Lock In at Southwest Junior High where they swam, ate pizza and played games!

Sponsorship table at the 4th Annual Stepping Out for Youth Gala, held at Running Aces Harness Park.

Teen Lock In participants hang out at the Stars & Strikes Entertainment Center Arcade.

FrIeNDS

Chief Clark Quiring presents PaHoua Vang with the 2008 Chief Schwartz award at Safety Camp, for outstanding service above self.