Forest Lake Events for June 15, 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.
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 improvements. Schools included in the tours are Forest Lake Area High School June 15 at 6:30 p.m., the transportation building June 15 at 8 p.m., Columbus Elementary School June 29 at 6 p.m., Forest Lake Elementary School June 29 at 7:30 p.m., and Lino Lakes Elementary School

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One year in, YMCA feels community support

Photos by Ryan HowardAmong the pleasant surprises experienced by the Forest Lake YMCA in its first year of existence is the number of teens who use the facility’s exercise and weight-lifting equipment, an anomaly for Ys in the Twin Cities metro area.
As the Forest Lake YMCA approaches its one-year anniversary in the city, the organization’s local team is reflecting on how the facility has exceeded expectations while looking ahead at future goals.
“It’s been a really good first year,” said Sharna Braucks, the executive director of the Ys in both Forest Lake and Lino Lakes. “I think it really shows the community need that was there.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
Membership at the YMCA has exploded, with more than 4,600 membership units purchased by area residents in the first year. When the YMCA organization was planning the facility, planners anticipated about 3,400 memberships in the first year – about 35 percent fewer than the amount the

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Movin’ on up

Photos by Jason DeMoe
Forest Lake Area High School students ceremoniously tossed their caps in the air as they were announced as the graduated class of 2017 on June 9.broadstreet.zone(48036);

The weather held out, and the Forest Lake graduation ceremony was held outdoors on the football field.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Luchsinger
North Lakes Academy held its graduation ceremony June 1.
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Regional Happenings for June 15, 2016

WYOMING
Business meeting
The Wyoming Area Business Association will meet June 20 at 11:45 a.m. at Rosenbauer USA, 5190 260th St.
STILLWATER
DAR meeting
All visitors are welcome to the next meeting of The St. Croix River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to be be held June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 609 5th St. S.
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 wonderful 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

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Massey 83rd in state golf

GALLERY: Quinn Massey at the Class AAA state golf championship. Right-click for larger image.
Forest Lake junior Quinn Massey finished 83rd in the Class AAA boys golf championship at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids June 13-14.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Massey struggled on the West nine in the first round, carding 47, before finding a rhythm on the East nine (42) to finish the round at 89.
On day two, Massey improved his West score to 41 and shot 42 again on the East, to come home with a grand total of 172 strokes.
Massey qualified for the state tournament by winning a playoff hole at the Section 7AAA championships. He was one of the top golfers in the Suburban East Conference and was named to the all-conference squad.
Massey will be one of three varsity returners when the Rangers hit the links again in 2018.
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Richard “Dick” D. Tibbetts

Richard “Dick” Tibbetts, age 72, of Scandia, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2017.
Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
His career was spent as a carpenter in heavy construction and he was a member of St. Paul Carpenter’s Local 322.
Preceded in death by his son, Neil; brothers, sister, parents, parents-in-law; and sister-in-law.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marva; daughter, Brenda (Mike); grandson, Dan; granddaughters, Michaela, Mackenzie; brother, Steve; sister, Mary (David); best buddy, Eddy; extended family; and many friends.
Private family services will be held. Interment at St. Thomas Cemetery, Aitkin. Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

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