Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Brett LaBare has two friends whose homes were destroyed by Monday’s tornado.
Brett LaBare lived in Oklahoma for more than six years before moving to Woodbury about a year and a half ago. Two of his friends live in Moore, Okla., where a massive tornado hit Monday, leaving at least 91 people dead and ravaging homes and schools in the Oklahoma City suburb. “Basically, both of their houses were destroyed,” he said. “Everyone’s safe, thank God, but some other people weren’t so lucky.” Cell phone communication has been reduced to text messaging, LaBare said, and he has been communicating with his friends primarily via Facebook. The city of Edmond, Okla., where LaBare used to live, was actually hit by a tornado Sunday. When he first moved to Oklahoma, his grandparents bought him an underground shelter as a housewarming …
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Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. People can offer assistance to those impacted by the tornado: If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact Woodbury Patch Editor Kris Janisch at kris.janisch@patch.com. Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter
Woodbury’s Memorial Day celebration is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of City Hall.
Today I have been asked to say a few words about Memorial Day. As a City Council Member and as a lawyer, I am someone who is rarely at a loss for words. In fact, I may sometimes say too many. Today I do not think that will be a problem. When I humbly reflect on those who came before me, those who fought and died, I am grateful and say thank you. Thank you to all the Grandpa's and Grandma's, Dad's and Mom's, Brother's and Sister's, Uncle's and Aunt's and all of the other relatives that we have lost and particularly those of us who lost who have suffered the loss of a service member recently. In 2012 I lost my grandfather, Del Alexander, a proud Pacific Theater Marine Corp Veteran. In 2012 I also lost my grandmother, Betty Alexander, who, …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The city administrator’s report provides updates of Woodbury’s courts.
The city administrator’s report for this week’s Woodbury City Council meeting outlines several updates for the city's pickleball courts. Pickleball is “like ping pong being played on a mini tennis court,” Woodbury resident Jim Propes told Patch for a fall 2011 story. Shawnee Park in Woodbury features the largest pickleball site in the state. Neighbors have previously lodged complaints with the city about the sounds of the game, according to a post on the Minnesota Public Radio website from last fall. Check out the video with this post for details on the game. Updates on the courts, via City Administrator Clint Gridley’s report: Portable pickleball courts will be added to the Ojibway Park hockey rink. Staff has ordered portable nets and …
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The council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at City Hall.
Volleyball courts at Cowboy Jack’s, a drive-thru at Starbucks and a public hearing on 2013 road projects are on the agenda for Wednesday night’s Woodbury City Council meeting. Cowboy Jack’s, which opened in early May, is seeking a permit for outdoor activities, including volleyball. Owner Chris Diebold previously told Patch there are also plans for games, such as bag toss, at the restaurant. People were signing up for volleyball leagues before Cowboy Jack’s opened, he said. The volleyball court is planned to go in just north of the building. The city Planning Commission on May 6 recommended approval of the request by a 5-1 vote under several conditions, including having activities end by 11 p.m. Related: Woodbury Cowboy Jack’s to Open …
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The full-service staffing company moved to Woodbury from Maplewood, and the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Doherty Top Talent, a full-service staffing company, has moved from Maplewood to Woodbury, and the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the firm to town with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to the Doherty Top Talent website: Founded in 1978 with a single office, Top Talent Solutions has grown to become one of the most successful employment and staffing companies in the Twin Cities, with five offices strategically located throughout the region. The company's new location is at 1546 Woodlane Drive. Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from May 8-13.
The following information was obtained from recent police reports. A woman staying at the Red Roof Inn with her boyfriend called police because he was drunk and trying to leave with their child. He was upset because he discovered her talking to another man on her cell phone. Police made contact with the man, who showed several signs of intoxication. An officer gave him a ride to a friend’s house in Cottage Grove. A man saw two teenagers with flashlights looking into cars, and they fled toward Tamarack Hills when he opened the door of his home. Police searched the area but did not find the teens. There was no evidence they were able to commit a crime. Police were called about people yelling at each other during a traffic jam caused by the …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Hudson/North Hudson Community Access TV interviewed former King of Kings Pastor Ralph Olsen.
Ralph Olsen—who founded King of Kings Lutheran Church in Woodbury and recently published his first book, Shaped by God's Hand, a memoir of his life from the inner city of Chicago to leading one of the larger—was recently interviewed by Hudson/North Hudson Community Access TV. In addition to his book and career, Olsen also talked about having gastric bypass surgery and his weight loss. Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter
Programs begin in June at the R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury.
With inspiration from the Buffalo Gals folk song, children’s book author Joanne Ryder wrote the words to the picture book Dance by the Light of the Moon. In the story, she has animals gathering for a barnyard dance organized by Farmer Snow. I recently re-read the book to a favorite little person. Charlotte said, “Sing it, Gramma!” And I did, because somehow it’s best that way. And so librarians are saying, “Sing together!” Baby and preschool storytimes around the County feature not just reading, but singing, as well. Children’s picture books, or sometimes phrases from them, just beg to be sung. In Dooby, Dooby, Moo by Doreen Cronin, the author has the animals practicing for a talent show; Duck takes home first prize with his rendition of …
Looking back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
Suspicious Superman, Kitchen Kicking, Gambling or Gunpoint?: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from April 30 through May 6. 2013 Memorial Day Plans in Woodbury Memorial Day, celebrated during the last Monday of May, honors those who have died in service to the U.S. military. Another Asian Buffet Plans to Take Over Woodbury Space It would be the third Asian buffet to occupy the 8340 City Centre Drive location in about a year. Dead Animals Found Burned in Woodbury an Isolated Incident Police encourage people to call if they see anything suspicious. Helicopters in Woodbury Likely Related to Mosquitoes The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District’s choppers do not spray insecticide to control adult …
Kris Janisch
12:15 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Also got word that a local photographer: All profits from any session scheduled from now through June 14 will be donated to tornado-relief efforts. Visit www.facebook.com/BellaLaVitaPhoto for more info. more ›