The late Rev. Bernard Reiser’s spiritual book, “Reiser’s Ramblings,” has earned an honorable mention in the 2012 Eric Hoffer Book Award Contest.

Looking Back for May 25, 2012

TLC Toys founder and president Mel Hartman of Andover and his volunteer crew toy makers set a new record for toys donated to needy children for the 2011 holiday season.

The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce June 5 will give members a chance to learn more about the latest news on what is happening in Anoka County. It’s the chamber’s annual “State of the County” luncheon at the Green Haven Golf and Banquet Center.

Obituaries for May 25, 2012

Union Looking Back for May 25, 2012

“This campaign is not about writing tickets, it’s about demonstrating that we take this law seriously because many times we’ve responded to an unbelted fatality crash,” Orlando said.

The University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener volunteer program is sponsoring A Walk in the Garden educational series of gardening classes at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W., Andover.

The St. Francis branch of the Anoka County Library system will be closed on Saturdays effective June 16. This fall, St. Francis branch will resume Saturday hours beginning Saturday, Sept. 8.

There is still time for participants to register for the Coon Rapids Lions Club fourth annual spring classic golf tournament and dinner at the Bunker Hills Golf Course Sunday, June 10.

The Arc Greater Twin Cities has presented its Changing Policies Changemaker Award to Pia Prenevost of Coon Rapids and Sheri Radoux of Blaine.

As Anoka County’s population ages, senior centers in the county will be asked to provide a wide variety of services to a diverse population.

A three-day 4-H summer program, Project Butterfly Wings, will be presented by the Anoka County 4-H program June 18, 25 and July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W. in Andover.

Photos of the Week for May 18, 2012

While stroke or “brain attack” is common among the elderly, a lot of people under 65 also have strokes.

The city of Coon Rapids has a large system of parks and trails that are well utilized by the public.

Anoka American Legion Auxiliary bingo volunters presented an American flag to Jacquie Lewis, director of activities and volunteer coordinator at the Golden Living Center, Anoka. The presentation was made May 9 in recognition of National Nursing Home Week.

There are several different TV shows having to do with collecting things and hoarding.

Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids hosts its annual parish celebration, Springfest, this weekend.

It seems like summer came way early to us with the beautiful spring weather we began enjoying in February.

The state demography center is projecting is that by 2035 there will be more seniors living in Anoka County than children and young adults.