EAST BETHEL
Senior Dance
The East Bethel seniors will host a dance from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5 at the community center one mile east of Highway 65 on 221 Avenue. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. The featured performer is Dick Szyplinski.
COLUMBUS
Family fun night
Columbus Elementary, 17345 Notre Dame St, will host a family fun night May 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with bingo, a basket raffle, inflatables, food, and games.
SCANDIA
Chicken dinner
The Scandia-Marine Lions will host chicken dinner May 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. with all funds going toward providing scholarships to students. Thirty students have applied for $1,000 each. The dinner will feature chicken, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, beverages, and dessert. The Kentucky Derby will be shown on the big screen, there will be a silent auction, and there will also be a wine cork pull. The cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the
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Thomas A. Dotseth
Thomas A. Dotseth, age 66, of East Bethel, passed away May 1, 2017.
Arrangements by Mattson Funeral Home, (651)464-3556. www.mattsonfuneralhome.com
Public weighs in on Log House
Terry Traver
Scandia Reporter
Due to the Scandia City Council’s expectation of a large turnout, the public forum on April 25 about the Log House Landing and ramp was held in the Scandia Community Center’s Heritage Room, a larger venue than the council chambers. That turned out to be a good decision, as nearly 100 people attended.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Of that group, around 60 interested people, many of them neighbors and friends, walked up to the microphone and expressed their opinions, often exhibiting strong feelings about the topic. In many cases, the speakers provided a history lesson to those who have only been following the Log House Landing story in more recent years.
There were mostly Scandia residents in attendance but also people from Wisconsin, Chisago County, St. Paul, Minneapolis and other locations. Many lived in Scandia or the surrounding areas, but people also spoke of their families owning seasonal cabins or lake property on the
Local steward aims to educate lakeshore property owners
Forest Lake resident and lakeshore property owner Jack MacKenzie wasn’t always aware of how his lawn affected the health of the lake he lived on. His career as a full-time landscape manager often left him little time to properly maintain his own piece of land.
Retirement and a journey toward becoming a master watershed steward, however, completely changed the way he approached personal turf management. Now MacKenzie aims to inform others and save our local lakes, one education session at a time.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The St. Croix Master Watershed Stewards Certificate Program is a two-year pilot project, one of just three in the nation funded in the fall of 2015 by the EPA Office of Environmental Education. The adult learning program is similar to those used to train master gardeners or master naturalists. In the spring and early summer of 2016, a unique curriculum was offered that combined the topics of watershed ecology, leadership,
Lord of the Lakes to celebrate expansion; Groundbreaking to be held May 7
As Lord of the Lakes Church, 25402 Itaska Ave., celebrates its 40th anniversary, the time has come to expand the facility to accommodate a growing ministry. It was February 1977 when Lord of the Lakes held its first mission service and 28 people braved the 44 below zero temperatures. Forty years later, the church body has outgrown the current building in every area and age group. Christian education is a priority at Lord of the Lakes, as is serving and helping others, and the expansion of the facility will help not only to continue to offer a wide variety of educational opportunities and ministries, but to grow in those areas as well. The official ground breaking will be held May 7 at 11:45 a.m. There will be a potluck luncheon immediately following the brief dedication and time of blessing.
LILA Destination Imagination team earns trip to state
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Lakes International Language Academy sent four teams to the North Metro Destination Imagination Regional Tournament in Blaine. Coached by Michael McNaughton, Ryan Beagan, Lenny Ulloa, and Michael Norcross, the DI Club set a new participation record for LILA’s Upper School.
LILA’s winning team, nicknamed “Aluminum Linoleum,” took first place in the improvisational challenge, creating three different skits based on three sets of characters and genres and using a small box of props. Aluminum Linoleum also earned a trip to the state tournament on April 22.
Multiple lake issues discussed in Scandia
Terry Traver
Scandia Reporter
Last December, a petition was received by the Washington County commissioners Board proposing a change in the name of Half-Breed Lake, which is located in Forest Lake and Scandia.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The petition proposed that the name be changed to Sylvan Lake, which is actually what the lake has been commonly referred to by many of the lake’s residents for some time. The petition was signed by 17 residents living around the lake.
There were two public hearings held by the board of commissioners, and at the second hearing it was decided that more feedback was needed from residents around the lake.
More petitions have since been filed suggesting the name be changed to Lake Keewahtin.
The County Board will hold another meeting on May 9.
At the April 18 Scandia City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to support a name change.broadstreet.zone(50962);
Invasive species
The Bone Lake Association has requested funding in the amount of $5,000
Ingrid “Casey” Tebben
Loving Wife, Mother & GrandmotherCasey Tebben, age 84 of Forest Lake, formerly of Blaine and Menahga, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2017. Preceded in death by siblings.
Survived by husband, Peter; children, Ann Carter, Joe (Shawn), Eric (Julie); grandchildren, Elle Carter, Evan Carter, Willis, Emma.
A Celebration of Casey’s Life 11 AM Friday, May 19th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N Shore Dr., Forest Lake with visitation beginning one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church.
Larry Dean McKee
Larry Dean McKee, age 74, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 23, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
He is survived by his wife Judith of Forest Lake; son Mark (April Schmidt) of Forest Lake; stepsons Matthew Kelley of Burnsville and Douglas Kelley (Amanda); grandchildren Harrison and Miles of Winona, MN; siblings Douglas (Ruby) McKee of Castlewood, SD, Charlene Poppen (Melvin) of Lino Lakes, and Linda McKee of Watertown, SD.
He is preceded in death by brothers David and Loren.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at Forest Hills Methodist Church, Forest Lake, MN on Friday, May 5, 2017.
Rotary honors top students
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Three students were recognized by the Forest Lake Rotary for their outstanding achievements in academics and community service. From left to right are Aaron Forsythe, Klare Hallenkamp, Sidney Norcross, Luke Palo and Leann Ottomeyer.