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Goldzilla, put on by Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest, will take place Sunday, Sept. 14, at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton.
Goldzilla: Where golden hearts meet BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Since 1985, Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest (RAGOM) has
ta and western Wisconsin. On Sunday, Sept. 14, the organization will put on its 16th annual
rescued and rehomed more than 10,000 golden retrievers and golden retriever mixes. The nonprofit primarily operates in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dako-
SHOREVIEW — The Lake Johanna Fire Department has developed a new strategic plan to address the increasing services demands of the communities it serves. At a recent Shoreview City Council meeting, Fire Chief Tim Boehlke provided the council with an update regarding the department’s strategic plan. The strategic plan identifies the department’s goals — and its challenges. “We have a great fire department. The core of our greatness has been people. We’ve been blessed to have a lot of great people. The city’s blessed us with great stations, great trucks,” said Boehlke. “But it’s really important that you understand that we are a business. We have to evolve. We need to adapt and change so we can continue to provide service.” The department provides fire, emergency medical services, emergency management and rescue services to the cities of Shoreview, Arden Hills and North Oaks. Shoreview has contracted for services with Lake Johanna since the city came into existence in 1957. SEE STRATEGIC PLAN, PAGE 5
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Shoreview couple knocks out miles for Parkinson’s research On July 1, 2014, Jason Kopacz was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Upon receiving the diagnosis, Jason and his wife Kristi began to think of ways to raise money for Parkinson’s research. The couple set out to raise money by starting their own nonprofit, the Team Kopacz Foundation. For seven years, the couple put together the Team Kopacz
Golf Tournament. This year they will be racing for the cause as they host the Knock Out Miles for PD 5K. Exercise has always been a way that Jason has fought Parkinson’s since being diagnosed at the age of 36. In the last 12 years, Kopacz has completed six marathons and various half-marathons and 5Ks while qualifying for the Boston Marathon in the process. “Exercise is one of the most important things you can do for Parkinson’s,” Kristi said.
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“It’s the only thing they think slows down the progression of Parkinson’s.” One year after the diagnosis, the Kopacz’s and their four children moved to Shoreview, whereupon Kristi contacted the community center looking for a trainer that could work with Parkinson’s. She was able to get in touch with Jason’s trainer, Mike Pantaleo, who is now race director.
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