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FLHS grad celebrates his 20th year of service to U.S. Coast Guard
Lt. Todd Hartfiel has reached a milestone in his military career, celebrating 20 years of service to the U.S. Coast Guard.
An opportunity to make hockey in Minnesota safer
Every community with a hockey program at any level should be concerned on how the game is coached, officiated and played, following the checking-from-behind accident that has paralyzed Jack Jablonski, a sophomore from Benilde-St. Margaret High School. The state and the nation is paying attention to Jablonski’s recovery and the need for leaders of hockey programs to examine how coaches teach checking (body contact) at all age groups. As facts become known, it’s surprising more checking from behind is happening, because it is illegal. In the first month of this high school hockey season 24 boys have been ejected for checking from behind. No checking from behind is supposed to be allowed in girls hockey, yet four cases of it have already been reported this season.
Police monitor Century after threats; one juvenile arrested
Police were present as a precautionary measure as the school day began at Century Junior High today, Jan. 13. Forest Lake Schools officials notified the Forest Lake Police Department on Thursday of threats posted on Facebook by two Century students. According to a statement released by Forest Lake Schools Communications Coordinator Ross Bennett, a group of students had made “clear threats indicating the intent of some type of violent retaliation toward four individuals who work at Century’s central office.” The subsequent police investigation led to the arrest of one juvenile male late Thursday night. He was transported to the Washington County Juvenile holding facility. The second student investigated was not arrested at this time. On Thursday afternoon, three other Century students were suspended for plotting the initiation of a disruptive activity.
Bresin, Grafft given fond farewell from school board
Now former school board members, Joe Grafft, right, and Bill Bresin found chairs in the audience during last Thursday’s meeting. (Photo by Cliff Buchan) They served more than 30 years Cliff Buchan News Editor The Forest Lake School Board said goodbye to two long-serving members last week and welcomed two newcomers. The Thursday, Jan. 5 meeting was the first in nearly 20 years that Bill Bresin has not been at the table as a board member
Administrator on state panel
A Forest Lake School District 831 administrator has been named to a panel charged with developing a new evaluation system for Minnesota teachers. Dr. Lloyd Komatsu, director of assessment & testing, was one of 35 members named to the panel by Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. Mandated by the legislature as part of the new teacher evaluation law passed during the 2011 special session, the Teacher Evaluation Working Group will develop an evaluation model to be used by school districts and teachers in the event they do not agree on a local evaluation model. “This task force has the opportunity to develop a rich and meaningful tool that will benefit students and assist teachers in their continued quest to become outstanding professional educators,” Cassellius said
Winter Sports Preview available online
The 2011-12 Forest Lake High School Winter Sports Preview has hit the news stands. The entire edition can also be viewed online. Click here to see the special section.
FLHS Music Department offers holiday concerts
The Forest Lake High School Music Department is proud to announce their upcoming free holiday concerts at the auditorium, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Orchestra is highlighted on Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The band performs at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec
Staying ahead of bullies, bullying
Molly Nemec Guest Columnist Bullying is far from a new problem, and it has become a household word in recent years. It has garnered a lot of media attention which has helped increase awareness, but it has lead to some confusion, as well. The Forest Lake School District has the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in place.
Saturday snow keeps FL police busy
Cliff Buchan News Editor Saturday’s two-inch snowfall in the Forest Lake area kept police on the go with a series of vehicle crashes and more work on Sunday as a power line went down cutting electricity to a large area of southwest Forest Lake. Chief of Police Rick Peterson said his troops responded to 11 vehicle crashes on Saturday afternoon. None involved serious injuries, but one crash did send two people to Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming.
Dangerous weapons call uncovers pot-growing operation
FL police get more than they expected Cliff Buchan News Editor Sometimes a crime report isn’t all that it is first reported to be. Police in Forest Lake found that on Sunday at 2:47 p.m. while responding to a call reporting that a man with a rifle or shotgun was a holding a woman against her will