FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Whimsical Wigs workshops Whimsical Wigs is staying busy with its monthly get-together and occasional weekend workshops. Whimsical Wigs will host its next workshop at 10 a.m. Feb. 29 at Lino Lakes City Hall in the public safety classroom. Monthly wig-making workshops are held the third Tuesday of the month, usually at Michael's in the Village of Blaine, and monthly crocheter get-togethers are the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Caribou Coffee in the Village of Blaine. Wigs are assembled for children undergoing hair loss due to cancer treatments or alopecia. If interested, RSVP at whimsicalwigsmn@gmail.com.
POLITICAL BRIEF
Fairview Lakes Medical Center accepting scholarship applicants The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization will award up to 30 $1,000 scholarships this spring to qualified candidates pursuing a career in the medical field. The application deadline is March 31. Applicants must be high school graduates enrolled in accredited post-secondary schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Applicants must also reside in the Fairview Lakes Health Services region: Pine City to Lino Lakes/ Hugo; Hwy 65 to the Wisconsin border.
The Fairview Lakes Medical Center Scholarship program is coordinated by the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Volunteer Organization, which raises funds throughout the year to support the majority of the scholarships awarded to students graduating from local high schools as well as adults pursuing nursing and advanced medical degrees. Application and guidelines are available online at fairview.org/careers/grow-with-us/scholarships/ fairview-lakes-medical-center-scholarships. For more information about the application process or donating to the scholarship program, contact LakesVolunteers@fairview.org or 651-982-7773.
NAMES IN THE NEWS
Registered Republicans or individuals voting as a Republican in 2020 are invited to the Senate District 38 Republican Party Caucus on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. At Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Pkwy. N., Hugo. The caucus is a semiannual event bringing together like-minded persons to endorse political candidates and engage in political grassroots activities. Contact Craig Johnson at cjohncmj63@ gmail.com with questions.
Pam Rehnelt is one of four high school counselors in the state of Minnesota recognized by the 2020 College Board Counselor Recognition Program. Rehnelt was honored as a proven lifelong learner, collaborator, advocate and data-driven counselor committed to student success. In Rehnelt’s 21 years in the Centennial School District, she developed the “Ramp Up to Readiness” program with the University of Minnesota to develop a College Readiness Program in schools and helped develop the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. She has also been a counselor and site team member. Rehnelt co-chaired the Career and Technical College Fair and helps with the College Fair to give students access to post-secondary discovery. She also works with around 500 students in grades 9-12 and has hosted informational sessions for parents and small group counseling sessions for juniors and seniors. She has received recognition from the Minnesota School Counselor Association twice, for essays written by students on how she has made a difference in their lives.
CITY BRIEF Councilmen knocking on doors for Census Circle Pines councilmen Dean Goldberg and Matt Percy will be knocking on doors in apartment complexes throughout February to let renters know how important it is for them to be counted in the upcoming Census. Renters are classified as a hard-to-count population.
Pam Rehnelt
CHURCH BRIEF Lasagna dinner and Firemen's Ball Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia invites the public to a lasagna dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. In addition to lasagna, attendees can enjoy
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sparkling wine (non-alcoholic), salad, garlic bread and dessert. Freewill offerings will be accepted for dinner as well as donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the Scandia Food Shelf.
After dinner, people can stay for the Scandia Firemen's Ball from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Scandia Community Center featuring the band Stimulus Package. Tickets are $10 at the door.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Learning about social justice Fourth, fifth and sixth graders sorted more than 500 pounds of cacao beans with an organization called “Enliven” Feb. 1 during Faith Formation at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church. By sorting the beans, they raised about $2,900 to go toward infrastructure improvements in poor villages in Nicaragua. After absorbing some teachings on justice and fairness, the students got to enjoy Fair Trade chocolate and sip hot cocoa.
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Thank you Lino Lakes
Anoka County is the fourth-largest county in Minnesota, has a $300 million budget and 2,000 employees. I want to thank the residents of Anoka County’s District 6 for your vote of confidence in me to represent you. Each of the seven districts in Anoka County are defined by the residents that live in those districts, making each district unique. I moved to our area 44 years ago, so I understand our area well and I have a good idea of what our residents want. I will represent you well because I am you. I want to thank the many people who endorsed my candidacy, those who voted for me and all of the people who volunteered their time to help me get elected. This is not something that can be done without help. As always, I will listen to, and be available to everyone, so please contact me any time and for any reason at Jeff@ AnokaCountyCommissioner.com so I can provide the help you need. Thanks again, and God bless.
I want to extend a sincere thank you to all of Lino Lakes for your support in my campaign for the open City Council seat. While I wasn’t able to obtain the open seat, I truly enjoyed meeting so many residents campaigning and hearing about what is important to voters. I had fun with everything, from putting up yard signs with my father and son, to distributing literature with my wife and daughter. It was truly a positive family experience for all of us. Thank you to all of the business owners and homeowners that supported me in this campaign and hosted signs for me. I would also like to extend a special thank you to former Mayor Jeff Reinert, current Mayor Rob Rafferty and councilmen Mike Ruhland and Dale Stoez for their guidance and support. It was an honor to campaign with such a fun group of talented people. I look forward to the great work this City Council will do in the years to come with the addition of Councilman Tony Cavegn. I am proud to be a resident of this great city.
Jeff Reinert Lino Lakes
Nate Vojtech Lino Lakes
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Mass Times Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:30 am and 10:00 am
15306 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304 Phone: 763-210-5846 • www.immanuelchurchopc.org
St. Mark Lutheran Church
www.mystjoes.org 171 Elm Street • Lino Lakes, MN • 651-784-3015
1 North Road, Circle Pines 763-784-2558 “Growing Together in God’s Love to Serve Others” Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. for 3 Year Olds - 6th graders
Ash Wednesday Services: February 26 at 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm
1st Worship 8:45 Pastor Mollie Dvorak stmarkcp.org – ELCA
Lenten Wednesday Dinner & Church: March 4 – April 1 at 6:30 pm
10101 Lexington Avenue N Circle Pines, MN 55014 763.784.1760 www.livingfaithmn.org
The Church of St. Genevieve MASS IS CELEBRATED ON: Saturday at 4:30 p.m.- Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. John’s site the • 14383 Forest Blvd.inNorth, Sunday 8:30• a.m.-St. John Baptist Church HugoHugo Sunday 10:30 a.m.-Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd
651-429-7937 s 7087 Goiffon Rd., Centerville
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A ministry of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Pastor Jim Hoekstra Worship Sundays 10:15 am
t Sunday: Classes for all ages — 9 a.m. Worship service—10 a.m. t Wednesday evening: Junior and Senior High
