The Forest Lake FFA took Reserve Grand Champion honors at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair for their competitive landscape display. Students constructed the 14’ by 14’ display and selected plants highlighting this year’s theme, “Sun & Shade.”
“The Forest Lake FFA Chapter has been very competitive in the Landscape Design exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair for several years,” agriculture teacher Veronica Ward said in a press release. “The students really enjoy the challenge and it is a great way for us to showcase the work of our members during the fair!”broadstreet.zone(48036);
This project is an extension of classroom instruction as the display is evaluated on artistic design principles, identification of plant material with growth and care information, and quality of construction. The award winning exhibit was on display throughout the state fair on the east side of the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and FFA Leadership Center. Plants, materials, and expertise
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Janice Nadine Nault
Janice Nadine (Elhardt) Nault, age 74, of North Branch, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, three daughters and son on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Janice is survived by her husband of 54 years, Douglas Nault; two brothers and a sister; daughter Michele (Steve) Dammann; daughter Sandra Neff; daughter Shannon Ramberg; son Jeffrey Nault; grandchildren Jodi (Charlie) Johnson, Jeni (Steve) Kuntz, Laura (Justin) Lindner, Ashley Dammann, Amanda (Jay) Englund, Mariah Neff, Cole Modine, Steven Ramberg, Katelyn Ramberg; great-grandchildren, Kylee and Kenadee Johnson, Taylor, Teagan and Taesyn Kuntz, Finley Lindner, Karmen and Myles Perrone.
Preceeded in death by parents Richard and Nadine Elhardt; Orville and Frances Nault.
She was a graduate of Mounds View High School; worked for the State of Minnesota at Cambridge State Hospital for 27 years. She was active in Fairview Wyoming Auxiliary (craft group) and investment club. She enjoyed her time sewing, knitting and doing crafts with
Annexation request denied for family on FLAS border
Submitted photoJoe Kiesling recently petitioned for his property, the location of which is circled on this map, to be annexed into the Mahtomedi school district. His neighbors to the south and directly across the street are already in that district and he wants to see his grandchildren join the other neighborhood kids in the Mahtomedi schools. The Forest Lake Area School Board denied the request.
A detachment request filed by a resident who lives on the border of the Forest Lake and Mahtomedi school districts was a source of some controversy Sept. 8 as school board members questioned, discussed, and ultimately denied the measure.
Joe Kiesling lives on Homestead Ave. N. in Hugo and his property is in the Forest Lake Area School District, albeit right on the line. Several houses to the south of the Kiesling property as well as directly across the street are in the Mahtomedi Public School District.
Listen live and make it local
Music is a thing that can affect people in an impossibly large number of ways. For many, connecting with a lyric or a singer’s voice or a song’s subject matter can elicit emotion like very few other things can. It is with this in mind that I am writing to promote the seeking out of live and local music and also to educate about how it can often be found for little to no cost.
Seeing a music show in a packed arena that seats 50,000 is certainly an experience in and of itself and is oftentimes the only possible way to see top-selling nationally known or world renowned artists. There is no problem with seeking out that kind of entertainment, but it is important to realize that there is also worthwhile music to be experienced at small venues in densely populated cities and towns, and oftentimes those events provide a
Ohman presents Escape to Minnesota Lakes
Doug Ohman, local author, storyteller, and photographer is the featured speaker at an annual fall brunch sponsored by the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization. This year’s event will be held on Sept. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Fairview Lakes Medical Center gift shop, Fairview Lakes Clinics, Carousel Hair Salon, and the Yellow Bus in Forest Lake. This year is the 20th anniversary of the founding of the volunteer organization at Fairview Lakes Medical Center, one year before the opening of the hospital. Volunteers from the former District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake, Chisago Lakes Hospital, or Rush City Hospital are especially invited to attend. For more information about the program, silent auction, or to reserve a ticket, contact 651-587-9466.
Lucky 13
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On July 29, 16-year-old Michael Ochsenbauer of Forest Lake soloed in a Cessna 172. Under the tutelage of his father, Tom Ochsenbauer, Michael performed his first three solo takeoffs and landings. Michael joins a large cadre of family members (13 in total) who have flown dating back to his grandfather, Robert Ochsenbauer, who soloed back in 1949.
Harold M. Lang
Incredible Dad, Beloved Grandpa, Great Grandpa, WWII Sub Vet & Friend. Harold Lang, age 92 of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2017, while surrounded by his family.
Preceded in death by wife, Dolores; son, Jeff; parents, Charles and Franceska Lang; stepmother, Elizabeth Lang; sister, Carolyn.
Survived by children, Michael (Gayle) Lang, Barb (Bill) Reynolds, Jean (David) Swanson, Ken (Lori) Lang, Kurt (Jean) Lang, Lisa (Kerry) Johnson; daughter-in-law; Deb Lang; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
Harold can be remembered for his service to our country as a WWII sub vet on the USS Besugo, as a member of the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion Post 225. He also served as State Commander of the MN Submarine Veterans. He worked in the printing trade for 47 years and was a life-long member of the Pressmen’s Union.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday,
Road projects aplenty discussed in Wyoming
Amy Doeun
Wyoming Reporter
Road work was the big topic of discussion at the Sept. 5 Wyoming City Council meeting.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Resident Irv Hanson attended during the open forum at the beginning of the meeting. He was concerned about the speed limit on Goodview Avenue.
“Every town you go through, they turn the speed down – Rush City, Harris – we need to cut back on our speed limit,” he told the council. “I think our council needs to get behind it and do something on that. Whatever it takes to get the speed down. We should have some say as local residents.”
“We will look at that and see what we can do,” Mayor Lisa Iverson said.
Also on the agenda was payment two to Forest Lake Contracting for the 2017 street reconstruction project.
“They are making great progress,” City Engineer Mark Erichson said. “They are working ahead of the completion date, which was mid-October. They are
Dazed and Fun-fused
Photos by Ryan Howard and cow chip photo courtesy of Jennifer Braido
Area residents had multiple options for festival fun last weekend, as Scandia’s Taco Daze and Linwood Family Fun Day both took place in beautiful weather. About, Xavier Kruger, who recently moved to Scandia from Duluth, plays a game of ring toss while enjoying his first Taco Daze Sept. 9. He told The Times he appreciated seeing so many Scandia residents giving back to their community.broadstreet.zone(48036);
One of the premiere activities of late at Linwood Family Fun Day, held this year on Sept. 9, is the cow chip throwing contest. This year, Linwood Elementary School’s new principal, Joe Mueller (pictured), won the men’s division.
Kye and Finley Kaufenberg of May pet goat kids during Taco Daze.
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Jack Kugel manned the kids prize fishing booth during Family Fun Day.
Volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 173 serve the namesake of Scandia’s festival, tacos, during the event.
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Fairview seeks blood pressure medication study participants
Minnesotans with high blood pressure may be eligible to take part in a Fairview research study exploring the role genetics can play in finding the best treatment options for patients with high blood pressure.
“We believe we can dramatically cut the time, cost and side effects involved in managing high blood pressure through the use of gene-specific treatment protocols,” Fairvew Medical Group vice president of medical practice Dr. Dang Tran said in a press release.broadstreet.zone(48036);
To conduct the study, Fairview is partnering with Geneticure, a Minnesota-based pharmacogenomics testing company. Early research indicates Geneticure’s patented genetic test can help clinicians personalize hypertension treatment which may result in faster, better care.
All study participants will be asked to complete up to eight clinic visits over the course of 12 months, the cost of which would be covered by the study. Participants will only be responsible for the costs of prescribed medication and any lab tests