Alice Pickering
Linwood Area Reporter

Hunting is illegal in the Linwood Community and School Forest, but there have been several instances reported recently of hunters in the area, the Linwood Town Board heard Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Several times this fall the Anoka County Sheriff has been called to check the area. Several signs with maps of the area have been replaced so those entering the area know where hunting is off-limits.

Supervisor Marie Holm, acting town board chair urged everyone to be vigilant and report suspected hunters by calling 911.

Dolphy reports

Job descriptions for firefighters are included in the department constitution and by-laws. Fire Chief Joe Dolphy believes a reference to these documents should meet the townshipís request for job descriptions.

Dolphy said the annual fire department dance was a success. He requested the contract police officer make an appearance at the fire department dance.

During the dance Oct. 8, firefighters responded to a medical emergency. Dolphy told the board it would help security and safety to have the contract officer attend or make an appearance at the dance. Clerk Judy Hanna said deputy Lorinser was responding to another call or would have been at the dance.

The department continues to improve its maps for the township. The plan to use a mapping book made with GPS references. When changes are made the individual sections can be replaced.

Volunteers recently visited Linwood School for fire safety demonstrations. Dolphy is still trying to determine how many supervisors need to have NIMS (emergency) training.

Finally, Dolphy reported 23 emergency responses in August; seven were for fires and 16 were medical emergencies. There were six fire runs and six medical emergencies in September.

Other reports

Supervisors authorized the use of recycling funds to support Climb Theatre, Inc. presentation about environmental topics for several classes at Linwood Elementary.

By consensus supervisors agreed to renew the Minnesota ReLeaf Grant agreement. The program provides matching funds to residents seeking to control oak wilt on their property. The grant is $3000 and provides a 50-50 matching funds.

Chair Dave Tryon or Marie Holm, vice-chair were authorized to sign the agreement. Residents may contact the town hall to get more information about the program.

The next police committee meeting is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 26. There are no proposed changes in the 2006 police contract with the Anoka County Sheriffís Department.

The board supports monthly meetings for the Linwood Cemetery Committee. Guidelines and changes in regulations need to be in place. Officials also want to include meeting dates in the 2006 township calendar.

Other business

In other business, the board:

ïRescheduled the first meeting in November to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, because of the general election on Nov. 8.

ïLearned township employees are doing research to find the best material to line the hockey and pleasure rinks before making ice.

ïLearned the park board is seeking additional members. Those interested can get more information from the town hall, 651-462-2812.

ïAccepted the treasurerís report to be placed on file for audit.

ïApproved payment of the bills in the amount of $70,721.55.

ïAuthorized Supervisor Mel Pfaffendorf to order trees from Anoka County for distribution on Earth Day/Recycling Day in 2006.

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