Hannah Davis
Scandia Reporter
On Aug. 15, after lengthy discussion the Scandia City Council approved a landscaping and design plan for the veterans memorial at Lilleskogen Park.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The Parks and Recreation Committee recommended council approval for a landscaping design that would incorporate 10 common milkweed plants so the park could be designated an official monarch butterfly way station. Monarch butterflies seek out milkweed plants as a place to lay their eggs – ultimately, the caterpillars feed on the plants. It was recommended that the milkweed not be introduced near the veterans memorial as the height of the plants was a concern.
“The goal of the Veterans Committee was to have a nice sight line that doesn’t obstruct view into the memorial,” Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Ryan Jinks said.
The concern for the butterfly feature at the park is that it might encroach on the memorial.
“It should be mostly about creating a memorial and not
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Scandia-Marine Lions earn Good Neighbor distinction
The Scandia Good Neighbor Award honors individuals, businesses, and civic groups who, in big or little ways, make the community a better place to live. They may be people who have shown themselves to be especially trustworthy or respectful or caring, or they may be people who volunteer to better Scandia, its people, its land, its environment, and its sense of community.
Scandia Mayor Christine Maefsky presented the first Good Neighbor Award proclamation to the Scandia-Marine Lions Club at the Aug. 15 City Council meeting. The Scandia-Marine Lions Club, with its present count of 157 members making it the largest Lions Club in Minnesota, has for the past 35 years performed good works in support of the residents of the Scandia and Marine communities, this past year contributing more than 2,000 volunteer hours and giving over $78,000 in donations to individuals in need, educational scholarships, and other causes to better the
Scott “Scotty, Scooter” Allen Wyman
Scott Wyman, age 44 of Stacy, passed away on September 8, 2017.
A Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16th with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake.
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.
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
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
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.
Donation news for September 7, 2017
The Jim Trudeau Memorial Golf Classic best-ball scramble was held at Castlewood Golf Course in Forest Lake on Aug. 13 in memory of LC4YF’s co-founder, Jim Trudeau. $3,800 was raised in remembrance of Jim and his life’s work: giving troubled kids a chance to make good in life.
Coughlin retirement paves way for new pastor
Immanuel Church has served the community of Forest Lake since 1981. This past June, Pastor Mark Coughlin retired after 25 years of service.
Looking forward, Immanuel has invited Associate Pastor Matt Ragain to serve as the new lead pastor. Community members are invited to join in prayer over this new direction.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Over the next few months, the church will be focusing on God’s direction. Sept. 10 will feature the kick off of a fall series called “Passionately Pursuing God Together.” Immanuel services run 10 to 11 a.m. Following the Sept. 10 service, there will be a meal and a bouncy house. The community is invited.
The buzz about solar comes north
Submitted photoSolar honey began with a solar array in Ramsey owned by Connexus Energy, but the project continues to spread across the state and the nation, including to the Forest Lake area.
In May of 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton signed the Pollinator Friendly Solar Act that laid out voluntary standards for the planting of prairie grasses and wildflowers in the land under and around solar arrays. This legislation drew the attention of Travis and Chiara Bolton of the St. Paul-based Bolton Bees, and their interest has translated to a new honey collection operation on the border of Forest Lake and Scandia.
“With solar companies becoming pollinator friendly with the land around their arrays, it only made sense that the space should be utilized for honey production,” Chiara Bolton said. “The panels don’t affect the honey and the land has in the past been very underutilized.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
The Boltons initially teamed with Connexus Energy at