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Forest Lake Events for June 22, 2017

Class reunion
The Forest Lake class of 1977 will host a reunion Aug. 12 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Splitrocks in Wyoming. Contact Jeff Gauvin at jgauvin18077@gmail.com or by phone at 414-731-5333.
Class reunion
The Forest Lake class of 1967 will hold a 50-year reunion Sept. 16 at the American Legion Post 225 at 6 p.m. 1967 Forest Lake graduates who have not received a save the date postcard should call Mary at 651-249-9022 with your contact information.
Theatrical production
“Children of Eden” will be on stage at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1790 SE 11th St. June 22, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m. and June. 24 at 3 p.m.
While tickets are free, reservations are recommended. To make a reservation or for more information, visit www.youthperformingarts.org.
District building tours
Residents, parents, students, and school district staff are invited to a summer tour of select buildings and departments that have and are currently undergoing upgrades and

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Regional Happenings for June 22, 2017

WYOMING
Chemists in the library
The Wyoming Area Giese Memorial Library will host a chemistry fun for kids event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 24. The event will feature members of the Minnesota section of the American Chemical Society. Call 651-462-9001 for more information.
EAST BETHEL
Senior Dance
The East Bethel seniors will host a dance from 1 to 4 p.m. July 7 at the community center one mile east of Highway 65 on 221 Avenue. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. The featured performer is Jerry Bierschbach.
SCANDIA
Bee talk
Scandia Parks and Trails will host a discussion regarding the world of bees July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at 21120 Ozark Ave. N.
EAST BETHEL
Senior Dance
The East Bethel seniors will host a dance from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the community center one mile east of Highway 65 on 221 Avenue. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. The featured performer is Jim Armstrong.
EAST BETHEL
Senior

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Ambrose “Red” A. Nalewaja Sr.

ed passed away on May 22, 2017 at the age of 85.
He is survived by wife Arlene (nee Jensen); daughter Lorraine (Dick) Agnes; sons, Tony (Mary) Nalewaja and Dean Nalewaja; grandsons, Jeremy (Jamie) Agnes, Josh (Janelle) Agnes, Jesse (Megan Rydeen) Agnes, Chuck Nalewaja, Brian (Sheri Lammers) Nalewaja, Dan Nalewaja, Chad Gombos; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Lorraine (Clem) Bleninger; and other family and friends.
Red was born in Browerville and has lived in S. St. Paul, Forest Lake, Sandstone and most recently Harris, MN. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and napping.
A memorial service will be held on at 1 p.m. on July 8, 2017 at the Coon Lake Community/Senior Center, 182 Forest Rd., Wyoming, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

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Massey move paves way for administrative changes

Steve Massey’s move from Forest Lake Area High School principal to district superintendent, effective July 1, has paved the way for a series of administrative changes in five Forest Lake school buildings. Buildings affected include the Forest Lake Area High School, Linwood Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Century Junior High and Southwest Junior High.
“There were many difficult decisions to be made,” current Superintendent Linda Madsen said in a press release. “We are fortunate to have a strong group of school administrators in our district, and our first priority is always to ensure that each of our administrators is a good fit for the building they lead. Every school is different, and I am confident that, moving forward, this team of administrators will do a tremendous job in their respective roles, whether they are remaining at their current buildings or moving on to new challenges.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
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Educational upgrade

A group of Forest Lake Area Schools officials and community members toured the in-progress high school renovation June 15. Here, the group is pictured in what will be the new gymnasium.broadstreet.zone(48036);

A new biology and chemistry lab area at the Forest Lake Area High School will allow students to explore the hands-on side of learning.

School board president Rob Raphael surveys the progress on the addition to the transportation building. The added space will provide for more office room for the employees.
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