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New general surgeon at Fairview Lakes
Fairview Lakes Health Services is pleased to announce the addition of a fourth general surgeon, Dr. Lan Raikar. Dr. Raikar received her medical degree from the University of  Nebraska, Medical  Center, in  Omaha and completed her general surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1991.
 
Otterness goes to Washington to lobby for veterans’ issues
otter2.jpgBeverly Otterness, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary from North Branch, was in Washington, D.C. recently lobbying for issues that affect American war veterans. Otterness, past state president for the Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary, was one of a delegation of 35 Minnesotans.
 
YSB pool tournament coming up, pre-register soon
At Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center in Wyoming they will rack ‘em up and let ‘em roll at another YSB Pool Tourney for youths and adult pairs.Here’s your perfect shot at some quality time with a youth and friendly competition against other pairs.  Youths in grades 7-12 and an adult partner are invited to participate in this best of three, double-elimination pool tournament on Saturday, April 26.
 
Geography whiz kid

ehrn.jpgOn Friday, April 4, Colin Ehrnriter competed in the State Geography Bee held at Macalester College in St. Paul. 

Colin, a 7th grader at North Branch Middle School, qualified for the state competition by winning the local school contest and then he had one of the top 100 scores on a test given to all school-bee winners throughout the state. 

On Friday, Colin gave the correct answer to 6 of 8 preliminary questions, but only students who scored 8 correct went on to the next round of competition. 

Colin represented North Branch Middle School very well, and he will try to qualify for state competition again next year as an 8th grader. 
 
Planning for decision-making at end of life
Fairview Lakes Health Services, along with other national, state and community organizations, is participating in a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has led to the formal designation of April 16, as the first National Healthcare Decisions Day.
 
Local Girl Scouts show they care

gift.jpgNorth Branch Area Girl Scout Troop 51060 participated in the Gift of Caring Community Service Project this year. 

Through Gift of Caring, Troop 51060 sold 23 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to donate to New Pathways, Inc. in Cambridge. 

New Pathways, Inc provides shelter to homeless families with children by partnering with area churches.

Since opening in 2000, New Pathways has served over 250 families including over 750 homeless people in our area, over half of these are children.

Pictured:  Girl Scouts Sonya Smetana and Greta Dupslaff; New Pathways Case Manager Krystal Whisler.

 
Storm drain stencil kits available
Storm drain stenciling kits are available from the Chisago County Environmental Services Office or the Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District. This is a great way for community members and groups to participate in an earth friendly activity.
 
State Fair accepting Century Farm applications
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota State Fair’s 2008 Century Farm program. The Century Farm program recognizes family farms according to three qualifications. The farm must be: ...
 
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