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Archie A. Lessard

Archie Lessard, age 66 of Linwood Township, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2017. His loss will be felt by all who knew him.
Survived by wife, Kathy; son, Toryn (Allison); grandchildren, Paxten and Kylene; brother, Scott (Sandi); many extended family and friends.
Join Archie’s family in a farewell at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 23rd with a visitation beginning at 2:30 p.m. at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St., White Bear Lake. Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

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Local panel uses grant for shaken baby syndrome awareness

Submitted photoMaternal health care nurses Rushess Husom and Betty-Jo Thorsten with “Baby Grace,” an educational tool used to show the effects of shaken baby syndrome.
Noelle Olson
ECM Post Review
Shaken baby syndrome is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 1.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The Chisago County Citizens Review Panel receives a $3,000 grant every year from the state of Minnesota for child protection. This year, the panel opted to buy educational materials to raise awareness for shaken baby syndrome.
“More children die of shaken baby syndrome in the U.S. than they do in automobile crashes, poisoning, fire, electrocution or drowning combined,” said Cheryl Jelinek, from the panel. “One in 4 children that this happens to will die, and the ones that survive, 80 percent of them will have cerebral palsy, mental retardation or impaired motor and cognitive skills.”
According to the National Center for Shaken Baby Syndrome, the No. 1 trigger is frustration

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TEFFLA to raise funds at Waldoch Farm

The Education Foundation of the Forest Lake Area invites all community members to its 6th annual fundraising event “Growing TEFFLA at Waldoch Farm” on Sept. 14 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at 8174 Lake Dr. in Lino Lakes. The free event will include wine and beer tasting and food from local favorites, with music provided by Forest Lake High School students. Activities will include a silent auction, live auction, raffle, and more.
All proceeds and donations will support the goal of raising at least $60,017 towards grants for inspired educational opportunities in the Forest Lake Area. Since 2011, TEFFLA has awarded over $80,000 in grant awards and impacted more than 18,000 students, educators, and community members.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The event is sponsored in part by presenting sponsor Hallberg Family Foundation, harvest moon sponsors Waldoch Farm, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, ICS Consulting, Inc., and many more local businesses, organizations, and supporters.
For more information on TEFFLA and

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Patricia Jean Steichen

Loving Sister, Aunt and FriendPatricia Steichen, age 70 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2017.
Patricia was born in Hibbing and attended Hibbing schools. She attended UMD and came to Linwood Elementary as a young teacher. After retirement, Patricia went to Lakes International Language Academy to work as an administrative assistant since the school’s inception. Her lifelong dedication to the Forest Lake school district left a lasting impression on the community.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy.
She is survived by her brother, Robert (Judith); nieces, Lora (Trent) Larson, Elizabeth Monsrud; great-nephews and niece, Grant Monsrud, Derek and Audrey Larson; and numerous cousins and special friends.
Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, September 23rd with visitation beginning one hour prior at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Lakes International Language Academy Library.

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