LINWOOD FAMILY FUN DAY September 10, 2016

The day is filled with a huge variety of activities for all ages peppered throughout the grounds. The KIDDIE MIDWAY along with TOMMY’S PETTING ZOO, EXOTIC ANIMAL, PONY RIDES, and the CLYDESDALE HORSES that were a big hit last year are all back. The kids always have a blast in the BOUNCY HOUSES, and this year we are adding HAMSTER BALL, fun for all ages. At noon you can venture back into the building to try your luck at the FISH POND and CAKE WALK. You could go home with dessert.

Hungry? Visit one of our many FOOD VENDORS or sample some chili at this year’s new CHILI COOK- OFF, you can then vote for your favorite, or if you like you can enter the Cook-off. Getting tired? Sit back and enjoy the wide variety of entertainment that will be on the main stage throughout the day; THE TOONIES, MARY HALL, the magical talents of KARL ACHILLE, and a PIE EATING CONTEST, which you can watch or enter.

Don’t forget to venture across the street to Broadbent park for even more events. The ANNUAL CAR and TRACTOR SHOWS are back, as are the SWAP/FLEA MARKET and FARMERS MARKET. Due to the amazing success last year of the LINWOOD COW CHIP THROWING CONTEST they are back for their 2nd

Annual contest. You do not want to miss this event! It’s more fun than should be allowed.

The day may be ending, but the night is not. This year Linwood Family Fun Day is extended into the evening. There will be a street dance with ANGIE SENGER and the BLUE CANYON BAND, and a BEAN BAG CONTEST with great prizes. That takes us right up to the FIREWORKS display, which has a reputation of being one of the best in the county.

For more information/questions/vendor forms VISIT WWW.LINWOODTOWNSHIP.ORG or Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/Linwood-Family-Fun-Day or call Judy Hanna: 651-462-5600 or Nancy Olson: 651-462-1128

2016 may be the year to remember for Linwood Family Fun Day. Old favorites, coupled with some new events are making this the year you do not want to miss.

Kicking off the day is the 5K RUN/WALK Sponsored by the Wyoming and North Branch Snap Fitness. The course goes through the county trails and is open to all ages and fitness levels. You may then want to refuel your body at the PANCAKE BREAKFAST being cooked and served by our local Cub Scout Troop. After breakfast treat yourself to some yummy goodies at the early morning BAKE SALE, all made fresh by the Linwood Helping Hands. You will also be able to browse a wide variety of craft and business vendors both inside and out for fun items, ideas, and gifts.

LINWOOD FAMILY FUN DAY SEPTEMBER 110TH, 2016

FOOD/BUSINESS/CRAFTER BOOTH APPLICATION

10' x 12' booth space (Limited number of electrical spaces available)Linwood Township reserves the right to limit the number of booth spaces or type of products, but cannot guarantee exclusive selling rights. Booths located outside, east of Town Hall for 10-4 session and west of Town Hall during the 5-9 session. Vendors will have 1 hour to move locations. Non-profits that are selling items will be charged the regular booth prices. Linwood Family Fun Day vendors are required to provide ONLY recyclable and/or compostable products. Please refer to the Notice to Vendors: Minimizing Waste at Linwood Family Fun Day.NEW THIS YEAR: Linwood Family Fun Day will sponsor a Street Dance in the west parking lot from 5 to 9

pm. Vendors are encouraged to stay for both sessions, but will need to move locations.

Online registration and payments now available at www.linwoodtownship.org

Please visit linwootownship.org for an application or in the Town Hall. Make checks payable to: Linwood Township

Mail check and application to: Linwood Township/Booth

22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Stacy, MN 55079 Questions: Contact Nancy Olson at (651)462-1128

Saturday September 10th, 2016 at 8:00 A.M.Start line at Linwood Covenant Church 6565 Viking Blvd. NE

Race Information: Kick off Linwood Family Fun Day with a 5k run/walk sponsored by Wyoming and North Branch Snap Fitness. All fitness levels are welcome! The route starts at Linwood Covenant Church, through the county park trails and will end at the Linwood Town Hall. Entry fee includes shirt, refreshments and transportation to the start line. After the race be sure to check out the Linwood Family Fun Day events!  Registration & Fees: Pre-registration received by August 24, 2016 is $8. Shirts are guaranteed for all participants that register by August 24th. All registrations received after August 24th will be $10.

NEW in 2016 – Register Online at www.LinwoodTownship.org. Onsite registration starts at 7:15 am on race day, September 10th at Linwood Covenant Church.  Awards: Medals will be given to the top 3 Male, Female and Youth (15 and under) finishers. Questions?: Email linwood5k@hotmail.com or call Emily at 651-260-7372 with any questions.

If you would like a form pick it up at the town hall and make checks payable to: Linwood Township/5k Run 22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Stacy, MN 55079

Hall of Fame

Linwood Township has a long and rich history of community involvement by its citizens. Who comes to mind when asked, “What person really cares about our community and makes Linwood a great place to live?” Various volunteer organizations have over the years, worked hard to enrich the quality of life in our area. Certain individuals have spent great amounts of their time and talent to make Linwood the very special community that we are all proud to call home. It is fitting that our community honors, remembers and recognizes the efforts and contributions of these individuals with a Linwood Hall of Fame!

The Linwood Hall of Fame poster showing all past year recipients is proudly displayed in the Town Hall. This year’s Hall of Fame recipient will be announced and presented with a plaque on Linwood Family Fun Day.

We ask your help in nominating the 2016 recipient of this annual award. The criteria for consideration are quite simple: 1. The nominee must have demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of our community by volunteering

of time/talents.

2. This commitment has been demonstrated through involvement with our school, township, area churches and/or other Linwood organizations.

3. The nominee must be a resident of Linwood Township. Deadline for nominations is August 19, 2016.

Please visit linwoodtownship.org or the Town Hall for an application Mail to: Linwood Township/Hall of Fame

22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Stacy, MN 55079

Saturday, Sept 10, 2016 on

Stage at 4:00pm Linwood Town

Hall 22817 Typo Creek Drive Stacy, MN

55079

Three rounds of pie eating:

Adults, Children (ages 5 to 8)

$5.00 entry fee per personPrize will be $20.00 per round

Call Judy @ 651-462-5600 for more information.

Linwood Family Fun Day Pie Eating Contest

Saturday, September 10th, 20169am-3pm

Bring your tractor to our show at Linwood Family Fun Day 22817 Typo Creek Drive, Linwood, MN

FREE ENTRY

For more information contact Judy @651-462-5600 or Nancy @ 651-462-1128

Linwood Family Fun Day Tractor Show

Composting

State law prohibits putting brush, tree and yard waste in your garbage, (Minnesota Statutes § 115A.931).  “Yard waste” includes garden wastes, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, shrub and tree pruning waste. Composting yard waste makes a valuable soil amendment and mulching lawn waste naturally fertilizes and strengthens the lawn to make it more resistant to disease. Simply mow and leave the clippings where they lay. No cost, no bagging, no hauling. 

Linwood’s yard waste compost site at the Recycle Center is a good option when you have large quantities of leaves or grass clippings you are unable to compost or leave on your lawn at home. The compost site is open on the 4th Saturday of each month or by making prior arrangements with the Town Office. Past yard waste contributions have resulted in seven yards of finished compost this year, which was picked up by grateful residents. More compost should be ready this fall.

Mark your calendar for 4th Saturday Recycling Center upcoming dates: July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th, October 22nd, November 26th, December 24th from 8 am – noon.

See the Township website linwoodtownship.org for all other materials accepted at the Recycling Center.

Recycling AwardThe Linwood Recycle Center received an award from Anoka County for being pioneers in starting a reuse program. Linwood is the first municipality in Anoka to start such a program. In 2015; 8,440 pounds of material for reuse was collected. Items included used clothing, food products, small gas engine equipment for Tried and True, Bikes for Kids and household items for Bridging. Everyone benefits from reusing our unwanted assets.

HELP WANTEDLinwood Family Fun Day is just around the corner

and we could use your help. Organizational meetings will be held at 5:00 pm on the first

Monday of the month at the Senior Center. Please come and be part of the planning.

Volunteers are also needed onLinwood Family Fun Day, September 10th,

to assist with games and activities, set-up and clean-up. Join in the fun and help make

this community celebrationthe best day ever!Call 651-462-5600

Our Recycling Center is open the 4th Saturday of every month from 8am-12pm (Noon).

We accept many material, compost materials and we have also teamed up with Bridging. Bridging takes slightly used house old items and recycles them to families. Please visit

linwoodtownship.org under Recycling for more information.

Precinct 1 Polling Place - Linwood Senior Center Precinct 2 Polling Place - Linwood Covenant Church

Check out Your Polling Place

Please note that both precincts will absentee voting will be done at the Linwood Town Hall.

Filing Period for Local Election Races August 2- August 16, 2016

In addition to the other General Election races, the following four Township positions will be on the November 8, 2016 ballot.The positions are:

Town Board Seat “B”Town Board Seat “C”Town Board  Seat "E"

ClerkThese positions will be voted on during the November election. Each position will be held for a four year term.What is a township?In the late 1700s, Congress ordered a survey that divided the territory that became Minnesota into 36 square-mile tracts of land called townships.  When Minnesota became a state, its legislature created a process for those living within these “congressional townships” to organize themselves into a form of local government called town government.  Today, towns and cities are the two forms of general-purpose local government that exist in Minnesota.What is a town board?A town board is an elected body chosen to conduct the affairs of the town. Five supervisors comprise the town board and are supported by a clerk and a treasurer.  All position are four-year terms.  The powers and duties of towns and town officers are set out in state statute. What are the duties of a town supervisor?Town supervisors are charged with the duty to make decisions on behalf of the town.  While the clerk and treasurer positions have a specific set of duties, supervisors “have charge of all town affairs not committed to other officers by law.”  Minn. Stat. § 366.01, subd. 1.  Supervisors have the responsibility to see that the town fulfills its duties to the state and to town residents. What are the duties of a town clerk?Town clerks perform a variety of duties for their town including: keeping meeting minutes; providing notice of meetings; filing and preserving the town’s records; serving as the chief election officer for the town; and many other tasks designed to assist the town’s operations.  The primary duties of the clerk are listed in Minn. Stat. § 367.11, but there are many other references to clerk’s duties spread throughout the statutes.What should be considered before deciding to run for town office?* Do you have sufficient time throughout the year to attend meetings, listen to concerned residents, perform assigned tasks outside of meetings, and attend training sessions to learn and remain current on the constantly evolving duties of public office?

* Do you currently hold a public office that might be considered incompatible with serving on a town board, thus requiring you to resign the earlier position?

* If you are interested in running for town supervisor, do you currently contract with the town or have an interest in contracting with the town in the future that may constitute a prohibited conflict of interest?

* Realize that holding public office, even on the board of a very small town, is considered a public trust that can carry very significant criminal and civil penalties if that trust is violated.When is the town election?Linwood’s election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even numbered years. (To clarify, the 2016 election happens to be on the second Tuesday of the month, because the first Monday is not until the 7th.  Normally the election is the first Tuesday of November,)Am I eligible to run for town office?To be eligible to run for town office you must be:  (1) an eligible voter; (2) a filed candidate for only one position at the same election; (3) be at least 21 years old at the time of assuming the office; and (4) be a resident of the town for at least 30 days before the election.  How do I run for town office?Those interested in running for a town office can contact the town clerk to file for an office.  The filing period is August 2, 2016 – August 16, 2016 at 5:00 PM. To file, a person completes an affidavit of candidacy and hands it to the town clerk along with a $2 filing fee.  Those who properly file for office will have their name printed on the town’s election ballot. Do I have to file to be elected to office?No, the ballot form contains an open line for each office up for election that voters can use to write in the name of the person they would like to see elected.  Sometimes people actively pursue a write-in campaign for a position they did not file for. If I run for office, am I required to campaign?No, whether you choose to campaign for the office is entirely up to you.  However, you may not campaign in any way at the polling place or within 100 ft. of the polling place door on Election Day.  Also, all candidates must complete a certificate of filing form and file it with the town clerk.  If you spend over $750 campaigning, a detailed disclosure report is required.

Join us for the return of the Linwood Cow Chip Throw. Having this much fun should be illegal! Categories for men, women, and kids. Winners from each category for the furthest throw. Prize for the participant who travels from the farthest distance away. No gloves are allowed but you can lick your fingers as many times as you like. Most important-remember to HAVE FUN!

The current distance record is held by a 13 year old, 145’7”!!!

Kid’s DivisionWomen’s DivisionMen’s Division

22817 Typo Creek Drive NE, Linwood, MN

Saturday, September 10, 2016 9 am – 3 pm

$10 Entry Fee Free Dash Plaques

Trophies Presented at 2 pm:

➢ Top 10 Cars

➢ Top 2 Trucks

➢ Top 1 Rat Rod

➢ People’s Choice For more information contact Bob Raes @ (651)462-4341 or Linwood Township (651)462-2812

Helping Hand Scholarship Winners!

This year the Helping Hand group awarded two $500 scholarships. Recipients are Emma Stockinger and Mitchell Young. Both are 2016 graduates of Forest Lake High School. They were selected from nine applicants

Stockinger, with an interest in Chemistry and pre-pharmacy, is headed to UM-Morris. Young is attending UW-River Falls in the fall, with an interest in Communications and Speech.

Jim and Cheri Stockinger, Emma’s parents attended the awards luncheon. Mitchell’s parents, Brian and Rita Young, also attended.

Township Officers -Town Board-

(2nd &4th Tuesday 6pm)

*Philip Osterhus, ChairHR, Fire/Police Dept. Rd. & Bdg, I.T. Home 763-434-8888*Michael Halliday, Vice Chair Park, Insurance, HR. Cell 763-486-3034*Robert Millerbernd SRWMO, LFFD, School Forest, Bldg.

Maint., Bldg. Study, Safety Home 651-408-8678

*Carol Searing Newsletter/Website/Cable, Cemetery Home 651-462-9012*Ed Kramer P&Z, Recycling, Sr. Center/Sr Trans.

Fire Dept., Rd. & Bdg Home 651-462-4979

*Judy Hanna, Clerk Home 651-462-5600 Work 651-462-2812*Carrie Luedtke, Treasurer Cell 651-270-4068

-Office Staff- *Vacant, Sr. Coord.

651-462-5565*Pam Olson, Accounting/Office

Admin 651-462-2812

*Linda Anderson, Bld/Zoning Dept. Asst.,

651-462-2812*Mike Jungbauer, Building

Official, P&Z Admin.651-462-0501

*Kelly Kramer, Media Specialist

(Office Hrs. M-F 8am-4:30pm)

For more information on Committees please visit:

linwoodtownship.org

Absentee Voting Any voter can vote in advance of Election Day by completing an absentee ballot. All absentee voters must first complete an absentee ballot application. Fill out the application online www.anokacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/7602), or download and print the application and complete by hand, or call the Anoka County Elections office at 763-323-5275 to have an application sent to you by mail. You may also go to the Linwood Town Hall to fill out an absentee ballot in person. For additional information: www.anokacounty.us/224/Absentee-Voting

Important Ballot Question Ballot question – Option B to make Clerk & Treasurer

hired PositionsActual Ballot Question: “Shall Option B, providing for the appointment of the clerk and treasurer by the town board, be adopted for the government of the town?” Yes or No What this means: If a majority of the voters vote yes to the ballot question, future clerks and treasurers would be hired by the town board.

OPEN BURNING INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS FOR LINWOOD TOWNSHIP

A burning permit is required for the burning of vegetative combustible materials: brush, tree limbs, and stumps. The Linwood Fire Department operates under the following open burning regulations.

ONLY UNTREATED VEGETATIVE MATERIALS MAY BE BURNED

Materials that CANNOT be burned are: leaf piles, household garbage, oil, rubber, plastics, tires, railroad ties, treated lumber, shingles, tar paper, sheetrock, wiring, paint and hazardous and industrial wastes. A complete list of materials that cannot be burned is found in MN law 88.171.

NO BURNING PERMIT IS REQUIRED:

• For fires contained in a charcoal grill, camp stove or other device for the purpose of cooking

• For a campfire or recreational fire, provided it is NOT LARGER than 3 feet in diameter, and the ground is cleared of combustible materials 10’ around the base of the fire

• There is snow cover of 3” or more surrounding the immediate area of the fire

WHEN YOU SIGN AND RECEIVE A MINNESOTA BURNING PERMIT YOU AGREE:

• To burn from 6PM (evening) to 8AM (morning)

• To clear combustible material 10’ around the base of the fire

• To pile the material to be burned, and keep the piles no larger than 10’ X 10’ in size

• To keep the piles at least 50’ from any structure (including your own)

• To use a clean burning device to start the fire

• To keep the fire under control at all times

• To assume responsibility for all damages and costs that may result from your fire

• To attend the fire until it is completely extinguished

• To not allow the fire to smolder without flame

• To extinguish the fire immediately if the permit is revoked

• The ensure that the prevailing wind is away from nearby buildings

• To have the permit available at the burn site for inspection

• Not to burn paper, cardboard, or household garbage

• Not to allow the fire (per MN Statute 609.704) to be a public nuisance, and extinguish the fire if the smoke creates a nuisance

• Not to burn if there is an alternative method for disposal such as chipping or composting Burning permits are valid for 3 days and can only be issued to start the day of issuance or the following day, depending on conditions such as low humidity, high temp or gusty winds.

Burning permits are available during office hours at the Town Hall or from local fire wardens.

Stargazing Class with Mike Lynch Is coming to Linwood

Thursday, October 13th - 8:15 p.m.Mike Lynch, broadcast meteorologist at WCCO radio has been teaching astronomy classes to the general public since 1973. It’s a great introduction to the world of stargazing and you will learn a lot!  Starts with 1/2 hour indoor orientation of the night sky with maps and constellation diagrams, then you go outside and take in the beautiful celestial show. You’ll take a constellation tour and share Little Bear, Lore of the Bear, Cassiopeia, and many more. Bring the entire family to experience this night of wonder.

Tickets in advance $5.00, at door $8.00.Where: Linwood Senior Center

Any questions please call 651-462-5565

AGING MASTERY PROGRAM

The Linwood Senior Center is pleased to announce that we will be offering a ten-week health and well-being package to residents 55 and over. The program is called Aging Mastery Program. It was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The NCOA awarded 13 grants in Minnesota to pilot this project and Linwood Senior Center is one of them.   This is a wonderful opportunity for older adults participate in, and reap the benefits of, this cutting edge wellness program. We are currently recruiting adults (age 55+) to participate in the educational program. The goals of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes. The classes will explore navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advance planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. For each of these classes, we will provide basic educational materials developed from highly trusted sources, a checklist of action steps, and a system for tracking behaviors. Ten week course is Mondays, September 19 – November 21, 2016. MUST register. Limited to 30 participant’s. We will be having an informational meeting on Monday, September 12th at 10:30 in the Linwood Senior Center at 22817 Typo Creek Drive, Stacy, MN 55079. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please call the senior center at (651) 462-5565. We hope to recruit a wide range of participants. If this program piques your interest stop by or call to learn more!

SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS

Up- oming Events Visit linwoodtownship.org for an up-to-date printable calendar.

Please make note that these calendars are updated on our website every week. Visit: www.linwoodtownship.org for an up-to-date calendar of events.

Up- oming Events Visit linwoodtownship.org for an up-to-date printable calendar.

Please make note that these calendars are updated on our website every week. Visit: www.linwoodtownship.org for an up-to-date calendar of events.

Up- oming Events Visit linwoodtownship.org for an up-to-date printable calendar.

We hope to see you at Linwood Family Fun Day, Saturday, September 10, 2016. All new this year a Family Street Dance with fun filled actives and food available. You can end your evening with a fantastic fireworks display.

Linwood Township 22817 Typo Creek Drive Stacy, MN 55079

Communications Information

We are able to email the newsletter and any other mailing to you. If you wish to be added to this list, please email linwoodnewsletter@gmail.com. In the subject put “Newsletter”. In the body of your message please give your Name, Address and Email address. The reason for the name and address is so we can take you off the paper mailing. Your information will not be shared.

*Special Note To SNOWBIRDS:

Please let us know if you are a snowbird. Email linwoodnewsletter@gmail.com with your name, address and an email address to send our newsletter to you.

Please remember to visit our website for up-to-date information of events, happenings and Township information at www.linwoodtownship.org

**If you are interested in getting the Forest Lake Times, please pick one up at any of these locations: Town Hall, Dolphy’s Automotive or the Country Store (no cost)**

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Communications Information

We are able to email the newsletter and any other mailing to you. If you wish to be added to this list, please email linwoodnewsletter@gmail.com. In the subject put “Newsletter”. In the body of your message please give your Name, Address and Email address. The reason for the name and address is so we can take you off the paper mailing. Your information will not be shared.

*Special Note To SNOWBIRDS:

Please let us know if you are a snowbird. Email linwoodnewsletter@gmail.com with your name, address and an email address to send our newsletter to you.

Please remember to visit our website for up-to-date information of events, happenings and Township information at www.linwoodtownship.org

**If you are interested in getting the Forest Lake Times, please pick one up at any of these locations: Town Hall, Dolphy’s Automotive or the Country Store (no cost)**