You can call the refuge at 763-389-3323 for further information. Here are directions to get to Blue Hill Trail. Hope to see you there!

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/sherburne/GetTo.htm

In addition to your dinner, tickets include a one year membership to Ducks Unlimited. Doors open at 5:30 PM. April 15th 2011

http://www.ducks.org/minnesota

They will also be having their Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, October 16, from 12 noon – 8 pm with plenty of fun activities planned for the day.

One thing that I really appreciate is the excellent decor and the wonderful space for families to read and relax together. Watching the children play in the huge doghouse is very entertaining – makes me wish I had one!

Two great reasons to visit the shop are the kid’s story hours and their Saturday night music time. The bookstore has many activities planned each month, so be sure to stop by and grab a schedule.

Owner: Sheri Olson
Reading Frenzy BookShop
Store phone: 763-856-3736

Here’s a great article on the bookstore by Elk River Star News writer Liz Nelson:
http://erstarnews.com/2010/07/29/bookstore-opening-in-zimmerman/

Biz to Biz Networking is having a free visitors day and all are welcome.

We are a networking group who build  our businesses on a referral base.

Biz to Biz Visitors Day

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

7:30 a.m. at Zimmerman City Hall

Bring business cards to pass out and we are having a free breakfast

Here is the audience singing “I’ll Fly Away” together.

Bye, Glen “Bubba” age 17, of Zimmerman, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car accident on August 4, 2010. Preceded in death by his cousin, Breanna Hoffman. Survived by his parents, LeAnne and Terry Bye; brother, Evan; grandparents, Kate Hunter, Rose Bye, Charlie and Mary Bye; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Also survived by special friend, Heather Bean, Coach Kish, Coach Kraus, Coach Hamlin and many teammates and friends. Bubba was blessed by God with family, friends and athletics. He lived life to the fullest with courage, loyalty and was a role model to many. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of life 11 AM Monday at Zimmerman High School, 25900 W. 4th St., Zimmerman. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday at River of Life Evangelical Free Church, 21695 Elk Lake Road, Elk River and one hour prior to service Monday at the High School. Interment Orono Cemetery. Dare’s Funeral Home 763-441-1212

If you wish to sign the Guestbook:
http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/startribune/guestbook.aspx?n=glen-bye&pid=144491400&cid=full

Glen was a friend to one of my early morning students, and I know his death has affected her and her family. It’s always sad to lose someone so young. While I didn’t know him, the fact that so many people have such good things to say about him means a lot.

This article appeared in the Elk River Star News today:

Glen Bye, 17, dies in motor vehicle crash

by Elizabeth Nelson
Staff writer

Glen Bye, a 17-year-old Zimmerman High School student, died this morning at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on the 24400 block of Sherburne County Road 75 in Orrock Township north of Big Lake.

Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott said when deputies responded to the report of an accident at 5:33 a.m. and arrived to find a 1999 black Oldsmobile Alero that had left the roadway and struck a tree.

The juvenile could also be seen pinned inside the car.

The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, Brott said.

There were no other passengers in the vehicle.

Brott said investigators were called to the scene and believe the teen may have fallen asleep while driving.

He was also not seat belted at the time of the crash, Brott said.

Bye, known as Bubba, would have been a senior in high school and a quarterback for the Zimmerman High School football team. He was reportedly on his way to a leadership class at the time of the accident, according to a school official.

The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office will be mapping and reconstructing the crash.

No drug or alcohol use is suspected and the Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office will conduct an autopsy, Brott said.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Big Lake Fire Department and the New River Ambulance Service.

Source: http://erstarnews.com/content/view/13302/94/

My prayers go out for his family and friends.

There is a Facebook page created in his honor:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIP-Glen-Bubba-Bye/141700769183974

Here is a YouTube tribute:

More News:

Kare11′s story on Glen

Video from WCCO

Several concerns were addressed, including what to do about intruders in the area, safety while walking outside, how to handle phone call requests for information from strangers, and even tornado safety.

Several informational pamphlets were available on various safety topics as well as whistle key rings and other helpful items.

Fire Chief, Ryan Maloney also met with residents and answered questions. He also passed out fire helmets for the residents’ grandchildren to enjoy. Marge is seen here enjoying her hat!

Ryan, who will be a senior at Zimmerman High School, approached the city in June 2009 regarding a possible Eagle Scout project. The council determined one needed service would be painting the light poles on County Road 4 to improve the appearance of the city’s main thoroughfare.

Upon inspecting the poles, Ryan found that they were faded, peeling and beginning to rust. His goal was to keep the poles from deteriorating any further.

Ryan worked with Dave Horvath, Public Works Director to set up the project. The city provided the necessary paint and Ryan worked several hours to complete the necessary tasks, including edging the tops and bottoms of the pole, the electrical box, and painting the poles themselves.

Safety was an important part of the project. Workers wore safety vests and the roadway was blocked off with cones to alert drivers. The project was successful and Ryan painted 72 light poles in all.

Mayor Dave Earenfight thanked Ryan and his father, Robert, on behalf of the City of Zimmerman, for all of the time and effort donated to complete the project.

Council member Karen Michels asked Ryan to let the council know when his Eagle Scout Court of Honor would be held.

Deena, age 21 and Sedra, age 15 play Bluegrass and Texas Swing music along with their parents, Bob and Deb. The girls are both champion violinists and Deena teaches classes to up-and-coming stars. (She says that she is looking for new students!)

The family performed many familiar and original pieces for almost two hours of foot-stompin’ fun and had their CD’s available for purchase. The family obviously loves and respects one another and they have terrific senses of humor as well, especially dad.

I enjoyed their music very much, but my favorite song of the night was probably when Sedra played the classical Novacek piece entitiled “Perpetuo Mobile” with such depth of emotion – absolutely beautiful!

To view more of their songs, see my YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/digitalteardrops.