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Thanks to the efforts of the Forest Lake-based Project Hope North, Inc.
and a core group of friends, Karl Zvanovec is slowly getting back on
his feet. Zvanovec, an 87-year-old World War II veteran, lost his north
Minneapolis home to fire in December. The fire took all his worldly
possessions and claimed the life of his pet cat.
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Forest Lake dentists are teaming with other dental professionals to provide their services, at no charge, to children whose families could not otherwise afford care. G2 Dental, 1068 S. Lake St., is taking appointments for free dental care on Saturday, Feb. 2. This is the second year that G2 Dental has joined with the Minnesota Dental Association and the Give Kids a Smile program. The statewide effort has grown into one of the largest efforts to provide free dental care to children in need. Patients seeking appointments should be under the age of 18 and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. People interested in scheduling an appointment for their child may do so by calling 651-464-2248.
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Medica members in the Forest Lake area now have a new opportunity to improve their health and save money. Forest Lake Health Club, 1650 SW 11th Ave., has joined Medica’s Fit Choices by Medica network. The program is designed to help members improve their health and save membership and health care dollars. Fit Choices by Medica members get a $20 monthly membership credit just for exercising at a participating health club eight or more days per month. Medica members with questions about the Fit Choices program should contact Medica customer service at the phone number on the back of their Medica ID cards. “We are delighted to partner with Forest Lake Health Club,” said Dr. Ted Loftness, M.D., Medica’s vice president of regional health services. “We’re thrilled with the partnership and the opportunity this program provides our members to increase their level of fitness and improve their health. The program has proven to be a great motivator to get people started on a fitness routine and keep them active,” said Cathy MacKenzie, owner of Forest Lake Health Club.
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While immunization rates are at their highest in the United States,
more than 20 percent of children are not fully protected from
vaccine-preventable diseases. Compared to white children, black children are least likely to be fully
immunized – placing them at greater risk for a number of preventable
diseases.
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Nearly everyone goes through a time when they need direction or support. In those times, it’s important to have someone to help walk you through the difficult terrain. Often, a professional counselor can be the right person to turn to.
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved appropriations to organizations offering Memorial Day services throughout the county. As part of a long-standing tradition, the county encourages such Memorial Day remembrances by offering $100 to participating posts, barracks and other service organizations who request reimbursement. Those seeking more information on the appropriations may contact Linda Engh in Washington County Administration Offices, at phone number 651-430-6010.
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners has accepted a $60,000 grant from the state Office of Justice Programs to continue a special Community Corrections initiative reaching out to culturally diverse youth on probation. The curriculum, which is based on evidence gathered through similar efforts, provides funding for a half-time probation officer to provide culturally appropriate in-home family therapy and “Aggression Replacement Training” with youth on probation.
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The Washington County Board on Jan. 8 discussed senior housing projects proposed for Forest Lake as part of a public hearing on modifying county redevelopment plans to make it easier to finance the projects. The two projects proposed are TrailSide Senior Living and the Walker Methodist project known as Forest Bay Lodge. The goal of the TrailSide Senior Living complex is to provide 70 units of affordable housing while Forest Bay Lodge would provide market rate senior housing along with some memory care facilities. Both would be located within the Headwaters development near the new Washington County Headwaters Service Center - Forest Lake and Hardwood Creek Library. The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority asked the board to expand the focus area for affordable housing, which had been established in 2005, to include the area in question. They then propose creating a tax increment financing district covering the project area. Commissioners continued the hearing until the board’s Feb. 5 meeting, at which time they will take formal action on the proposal.
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