Girl Scout Anna Lindberg picked up trash around the state capital building in honor of Earth Day
For Earth Day, Girl Scout Anna Lindberg from Troop 54772 of Forest Lake stepped up for the environment in her community to show that Girl Scouts are committed to making the world a better place.
For her project, Lindberg decided to participate in the March for Science in St. Paul from Cathedral Hill to the Capital. After the march, she picked up trash in St. Paul near the Capital to help clean up the community.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“While doing my Earth Day project, I learned to take care of the planet, Lindberg said in a press release. “I also learned not to litter because the animals may not be able to eat because there’s garbage all over. I liked how I could pick up garbage at the march and clean up St. Paul while spending time with family
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Forest Lake Happenings for May 11, 2017
Class reunion
The Forest Lake class of 1967 will hold a 50-year reunion on Sept. 16 at the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 at 6 p.m. If you are a 1967 Forest Lake graduate and have not received a save the date postcard, then the committee does not have your address. Call Mary at 651-249-9022 with your contact information.
Garden plots available
Garden plots will be available in the community garden at Crossroads Covenant Church, 17445 Notre Dame St. NE, beginning on or around May 15. Plots are first come, first served. For more information, contact Diane at dialmikes@frontiernet.net or 651-462-1529.
Lake Association meeting
The Clear Lake Lake Association will host an annual meeting May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at the Forest Lake City Center.
Nashville concert
Christian recording artist Ellie Holcombe from Nashville will perform at Willowbrook Community Church May 18 at 7 p.m. Reserved seating is available at willowbrookchurch.org.
Alzheimers education
Fairview
Log House Landing to get no change
Terry Traver
Scandia Reporter
After years of city and community discussion about the site, it looks like the Log House Landing and ramp will stay the same after a 3-2 vote by the Scandia City Council at the May 3 council work session. After a motion by Councilman Jim Schneider to leave the Log House Landing ramp as it is, Schneider, Ness and Councilman Bob Hegland voted yes and Councilman Steve Kronmiller and Mayor Christine Maefsky voted no to the motion.
The council had previously agreed that there were four options to consider for the future of the landing: close it, remodel, allow only carry-in vessels or leave it as it is. On April 25, a public forum was held for people to be counted and speak to the council in regard to the four options. There was also an opportunity for anyone to write in to express their opinion regarding the ramp.
High-speed chase ends in crash with injuries
According to a press release issued by the Wyoming Police Department, it was 7:45 p.m. on May 7 when an officer attempted to stop a vehicle failing to display license plates. The driver fled at speeds reaching 80 mph, passing vehicles on the shoulder of Interstate 35.
The suspect originally fled northbound, but changed direction at the Stacy exit, leading police southbound I-35 into St. Paul. Officers from surrounding departments deployed several stop sticks in an attempt to end the chase with no success.broadstreet.zone(48036);
According to the press release, the suspect, later identified as Matthew Scott White, 28, of St. Paul, continued to flee south on I-35, but soon the chase came to an end at the intersection of Western and Thomas streets when White allegedly crashed into another vehicle and veered off the road. White suffered injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Regions Medical Center for
Regional Happenings for May 11, 2017
COLUMBUS
Comedy show
Running Aces Casino and Racetrack’s Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club will host a mother’s day weekend comedy show with headliner Sonya White, featuring Drew Janda, and hosted by Susie Saccoman. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. May 13 and tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
WYOMING
Deaf and hard of hearing town hall
Deaf and hard of hearing patients and families face unique communication challenges that can be critical to overcome in a health crisis. An upcoming town hall meeting at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming aims to help find solutions to those obstacles. The event will be held May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 5200 Fairview Blvd.
SHAFER
Family Pathways benefit
Family Pathways will host a celebration at the Bloom Lake Barn at 17147 Bloom Lake Rd, Shafer, on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Guests can eat, drink, and enjoy live music while raising money for the
Ag department to host open house
The Forest Lake High School Agriculture Department will be holding its annual open house and plant sale May 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students have chosen the theme “Agriculture Makes the World BEE-utiful” and will showcase a variety of careers and topics to highlight the diverse opportunities available in agriculture and courses taught in the department. Students will have exhibits and demonstrations to showcase projects developed in agriculture classes. Agricultural groups, government agencies, and local businesses will also be available with educational displays. In addition, local colleges will be on hand to promote careers in agriculture and post-secondary educational options. The department invites students and the community to participate in the day.
The open house will also kick off the annual plant sale. A variety of perennial, vegetable, fruit, and annual bedding plants are available. Stop by early for the best selection! The greenhouse will be open the day
FLAS considers fall levy, possible bond
Photo by Ryan HowardIf Forest Lake Area Schools decides to ask the public to approve a bond this year, repairing broken down athletic facilities like the high school’s north tennis courts would likely be a key item to be funded.
Several months ago, the Forest Lake Area School Board decided to form a community task force to discuss the idea of future bonding for unmet needs within the district. Member Jeff Peterson agreed to be the board member liaison to the group. May 4 was the first time the issue was discussed at the board level.
“What the group suggested is that we should definitely go for a levy increase to cover unmet educational needs and also possibly a bond to cover athletic facility needs,” Peterson said.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Several weeks ago, a resident spoke during the public comment portion of a School Board meeting about how the high school track and tennis courts are
Open Forum for May 11, 2017
EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters will be accepted for the Open Forum for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Letters may be sent to Forest Lake Times, 146 N. Lake St., Suite 125, Forest Lake, or by e-mail to ryan.howard@ecm-inc.com. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed with the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Deadline is noon Monday. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters and assure that rules of libel and good taste are not violated. Letters by the same writer will not be published more than once per calendar month.
Special editor’s note: Due to the timeliness of potential upcoming Washington County Board of Commissioners meetings and the important topics discussed at the May 8 Forest Lake City Council meeting, The Forest Lake Times elected to allow time-sensitive letters to the editor to be published in this week’s issue despite being submitted after deadline.
Jeremiah “Jeremy” Schueller (Studee)
Loving Fiancé, Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother and Dear FriendJeremy Schueller, age 43 of Hinckley, formerly of Forest Lake, passed away on May 7, 2017 while driving his semi-truck. Jeremy enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as inventing new gadgets and driving his semi. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Survived by fiancé, Shannon Vanous; children, Shawna (Jared) Smith, Austin Vanous-Schueller, Zachery Schueller; grandchildren, Aiden Smith, Lilly Smith, Lucy Ziegler; parents, Paul Studee, Patricia Schueller; siblings, Jack Schueller, Kristina (Brian) Rick, Michelle Studee (Joseph McGuirl Sr.); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Jeremy’s Life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
Owner open houses to be held at Running Aces
Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. is hosting owner open houses in the Running Aces Casino & Racetrack atrium May 29, June 26, and July 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. in hopes of gathering local harness racing fans for an evening to learn about the thrill of standardbred racehorse ownership.
MHRI’s owner open houses are free to attend and will include hors d’oeuvres, drawings, giveaways, and friendly faces at the door. Upon arrival, everyone will receive an ownership manual containing helpful questions to ask themselves and potential trainers, nearby racing locations, expectations as a new owner, trainer bios, and more. Throughout the evening, there will be several opportunities to develop professional relationships with Running Aces trainers, as well as to hear from other local owners about the enrichment that harness racing has lent to their lives.