Bio of Len Linton and Sons

The City Council is privileged to have City employee Leonard Linton and his sons present tonight to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Mr. Linton has worked in the City's Engineering Department for over seven years.  Len earned his Eagle Scout designation in 1976.  His project was for the Red Cross Community Fund Drive in Meeteetse, Wyoming.  Mr. Linton has served as a Scout leader for 17 years.

Each of Len's five sons has also earned the distinguished honor of being an Eagle Scout.  

Jeff - age 28 - earned his Eagle Scout designation in 1999.  His project was a painting project at the Doris A. Kemp Park in Champlin, MN.  Jeff is currently employed by Arrow Components in Ramsey and he and his wife Kasey reside in Champlin.

Jason - age 25 - earned his Eagle Scout designation in 2003.  His project was also a painting project at the Doris A. Kemp Park in Champlin.  Jason is currently seeking employment and resides in Champlin with his parents.

Jeremy - age 23 - earned his Eagle Scout designation in 2004.  His project was a painting project at Andrews and Northland Parks in Champlin, MN.  Jeremy is working this summer as staff at Many Point Scout Camp and as a Range Master for the high adventure camp.

Jacob - age 20 - earned his Eagle Scout designation in 2008.  His project was painting fire hydrants in Champlin, MN.  Jacob is currently a student at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, and will also be living and working on campus this summer.

Jared - age 19 - earned his Eagle Scout designation in 2010.  His project was replacing sidewalk at the Champlin American Legion.  Jared is currently attending Transitions Plus in Anoka, and will be attending Anoka-Ramsey Community College in the fall.  He volunteers at Mercy Medical Center in Coon Rapids and is currently seeking employment.  Jared resides in Champlin with his parents.

All five Linton sons graduated from Champlin High School and all five participated in musical extra curricular activities.  All five young men, over the years, attended Rum River Scout Camp and Many Point Scout Camp.  In addition, Jeff, Jason, and Jeremy attended Philmont Scout Ranch (a national high adventure camp).  Jeremy also attended Northern Tier High Adventure Base and Florida Sea Base.  Jacob and Jared attended Medicine Mountain Scout Camp as well.

Congratulations to the Linton family for their hard work and dedication to the Boy Scouts of America and on achieving such high honor.