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‘Noon Year’s Eve’ party a room full of cheer

BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Meghan Michalicek, a third-grader at Golden Lake Elementary, made her own party hat and danced to party songs like The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout.”

CIRCLE PINES – Centennial Public Library held a familyfriendly party to ring in the New Year from 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 31.

The event featured a dance party that was kicked off with “Linus and Lucy,” the classic Peanuts theme song

by Vincent Guaraldi.

Not all the kids were comfortable dancing right away, but when Matt Youngbauer, library staff member began dancing, others joined in. “It’s like at a wedding,” he said. “It’s not until the bride and

groom start to dance that others do.”

Youngbauer’s passion for getting kids and their families into the library is clear when he talks about organizing events like this one.

The party included a station for making party hats as well as balloons galore. The toast was held a little earlier than intended due to the premature falling of balloons. “We had a collapse,” said Youngbauer, indicating the ceiling where the balloons had been taped. “We had fun.”

Rachel Garofalo, a 15-year-old volunteer and Centennial High

School student, has been volunteering at the library since last summer and helped the party run smoothly.

“It’s fun working with the kids,” she said.

During the summer, she helped at the craft table for the library’s Story Walk program, an event held every other week that featured giant printed versions of books on the lawn outside that patrons can walk through and read.

Angela Michalicek, Circle Pines resident and registered nurse SEE NOON YEAR EVE, PAGE 2

Time for skiing and snowshoeing

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

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Young snowshoers practice their skills at Wargo Nature Center.

After a long, warm, wet fall, Minnesotans finally got the snowfall they’ve been waiting for, and the time is ripe for outdoor winter sports. For those who prefer a vigorous walk to a downhill adrenaline rush, Press Publications has compiled a list of locations and descriptions of places around the metro area where you can find cross country skiing and showshoe trails and rentals.

Regulations Snowshoeing has no restrictions, but cross-country skiing requires participants age 16 or older to have a Great Minnesota Ski Pass from the Minnesota DNR. Ski passes can usually be bought along with rental equipment, and cost $6 per day or $20 per year.

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passes with them whenever they are out on groomed trails in state parks, state forests or state trails. You can also buy passes online at licenses.dnr. state.mn.us or over the phone at 1-888-665-4236.

LINO LAKES Chomonix Golf Course features 10 km (6 mi) of trails, a visitor center/ warming house, equipment rentals on-site, skate skiing and restroom facilities. A parking permit is required.

The club house (ski rental location) is open Fridays from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

700 Aqua Ln, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Phone: 651-482-8484 Wargo Nature Center offers Snowshoe and kicusled rentals. Cost is $5 for up to two hours.

7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes

Pnone: 651-429-8007 WHITE BEAR LAKE Tamarack Nature Center offers prairie, woodland and marsh settings with abundant wildlife. There is a 1 km practice loop. The trails are an easy to intermediate level of difficulty. There is a visitor center with ski and snowshoe rental.

5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Phone: 651-407-5350 CENTER CITY Wild River State Park offers 17 miles of combined skate/ classic ski trail. Classic ski rental is $10 per day on weekends. Call ahead to ensure staff is available to issue rentals on week days. A warming house is available at the Trail Center. Snow shoe rental available for $6/day.

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NOON YEAR’S EVE: Holiday fun FROM PAGE 1

SUBMITTED | JOLENE FRID

Children and their families enjoyed a Noon Year’s Eve party and kid-friendly toast of sparkling grape juice.

for 18 years, found out about the party on a previous library visit and brought her two children, Shawn, a kindergartener, and Meghan, a third-grader.

The party was featured to get kids and their families into the library while providing a celebration for kids who may not stay up until midnight. “I don’t think

I’ll be staying up until midnight,�

Michalicek said. “If Meghan is interested and wants to, then I’ll stay up with her.�

For more information on the many library events at the Centennial Library and to view the Anoka County Library Event Calendar, visit anoka.lib. mn.us.

SKI AND SNOWSHOE: Opportunities abound FROM PAGE 1

39797 Park Trail, Center City Phone: 651-583-2125 STILLWATER The Gateway State Trail offers a beginner to intermediate-level trail of 9.5 km (5.9 miles) through urban areas. Not a loop.

Note for 2015/16: Trail will not be groomed, but plowed, and is open for non-motorized recreation.

Phone: 651-772-7937 Brown’s Creek State Trail is a former railroad that rises gently out of the St. Croix River Valley for a 9.5 km (5.9 mile) trail.

Connects downtown Stillwater to the Gateway State Trail. Note for 2015/16: Trail will not be groomed, but plowed, and is open to non-motorized use.

Phone: 651-772-7937 Pine Point Regional Park offers 6.5 km (4.1 mi) of trails. Restroom facilities are available and a parking permit is required.

11900 Norell Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55028 Phone:(651) 430-8370 MARINE ON ST. CROIX Big Marine Park Reserve features 2.4

kilometers (1.5 miles) of classic ski trails are groomed at Big Marine Park Reserve. One easy loop starts at the winter parking area and winds along the lake and through the trees on the south side of Big Marine Lake.

17495 Manning Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 Phone:651-430-8368 Warner Nature Center offers a one-and-ahalf hour snowshoeing program for groups.

Participants must preregister to set up the outing.

15375 Norell Avenue North in Marine on St. Croix To register, contact warneroutreach@smm. org or 651-433-2427.

William O’Brien State Park offers 9.3 km (12 mi) of trails, a visitor center/ warming house, skate skiing and restroom facilities. A parking permit is required. Ski trails are groomed for both skating (12 miles) and traditional use on the same trail.

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Phone: 651-433-0500 MAPLEWOOD Battle Creek Regional Park West offers 9.8 km (6 mi) of trails, lighted trail(s) and skate skiing.

The park is broken into two areas, east and west.

Though they connect, there are two distinct and separate trail systems.

The west system has a 4k lighted trail.

Winthrop Street, St Paul, or 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood/St. Paul Phone: 651-748-2500 Battle Creek Regional Park East offers 6 km (3.7 mi) of trails and skate skiing.

The park is broken into two areas, east and west.

Though they connect, there are two distinct and separate trail systems.

The trail is rated easy to difficult.

Winthrop Street, St Paul, MN 55119 or 2300 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood/St. Paul Phone: 651-748-2500 HASTINGS Afton State Park offers 24.1 km (15 mi) of trails, a visitor center/warming house and restroom facilities. A parking permit is required. The park features wooded hills mixed with open prairie along the scenic St. Croix River. Snowshoe rental is available from the park

office for $6/day.

6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings Phone: 651-436-5391 St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park offers 10 km (6 mi) of trails and restroom facilities. A parking permit is required.The park office has limited hours during the winter season.

10191 St Croix Trail S, Hastings Phone: 651-430-8240 LAKE ELMO Sunfish Lake Park features 13.1 km (8.1 mi) of trails and includes restroom facilities. Most trails ramble through hardwood forest along any of several routes across all difficulty levels.

Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo Phone: 651-777-5510 Lake Elmo Park Reserve offers 19 km (12 mi) of trails, a visitor center/ warming house, lighted trail(s), skate skiing and restroom facilities.

A parking permit is required. Twelve miles of trail are groomed for classic and skate.

A ski shelter with a wood-burning stove and firewood are also available. There are 9 km of lighted trails.

1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo Phone: 651-430-8370 COTTAGE GROVE

Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park features 11 km (7 mi) of trails, skate skiing and restroom facilities. A parking permit is required. The ski trails are part of a four-mile ravine that provide skiers with 150 feet of elevation change.

The slopes can be steep, and are most suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers. There is a 1.9 milelong skate ski loop.

9940 Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove Phone:(651) 430-8240 BLAINE Bunker Hills Regional Park offers 20 km (12.5 mi) of trails, visitor center/warming house, equipment rentals on-site, skate skiing, restroom facilities, parking permit required. Rental skis are available at the Bunker Hills Campground Visitors Center when there is sufficient snow cover. Hours of operation: Noon - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover Phone: 763-757-3920 Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park features 10 km (6 mi) of trails, a visitor center/warming house, equipment rentals onsite, skate skiing and

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Visitor Center (ski rental location) building hours of operation are Friday Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park Phone: 763-694-7790 VADNAIS Sucker Lake Regional Park offers 7.3 km (4.5 miles) of trails, from beginner to advanced difficulty. It is a classiconly trail on moderate hills through the woods.

4520 Rice St, Vadnais Heights Phone: 651-748-2500 SHOREVIEW Snail Lake Regional Park offers 8 km (5 miles) of trails winding around Sucker and Vadnais Lakes over generally flat terrain.

Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN 55126 Phone:(651) 748-2500 ST. PAUL Fort Snelling State Park features 17.7 km (11 mi) of trails, a visitor center/warming house and restroom facilities.

A parking permit is required. The trail sits in the forested river bottoms consisting of cottonwood, green ash, silver maple and willow. The park harbors an abundance of wildlife, including deer, fox, woodchucks, badgers and skunk.

101 55111, Lakeview Ave, St Paul Phone: 612-279-3550 RAMSEY Rum River Central Regional Park offers 8 km (5 mi) of trails, skate skiing and restroom facilities. A parking permit is required. The trails wind through a slightly hilly section of old growth forest along the Rum River.

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Forest Lake’s on-call garden guru

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

Donna Tatting always carries her phone, and answers every question she is asked, whether in person, through email or even on vacation.

“I was one time standing in the desert of New Mexico and I answered my phone to take a question,” she said. While she isn’t always able to respond immediately, she said that she gets around to every question as soon as she can.

A Chisago County Extension Master Gardener, Tatting is the personality behind the “Ask Donna” hotline, offered by Forest Lake Floral and Garden Center. A Forest Lake resident for 25 years, her line is open 24/7 to answer any gardening questions from Forest Lake or the wider Minnesota community. She posts the answers to common questions on the Forest Lake Floral Facebook page.

The idea for “Ask Donna” originally came from store owner Corey Roberts, who saw the blossoming of social media as an opportunity to engage with community gardeners in a new way.

“Knowing Donna for a lot of years, we knew the need was out there for her knowledge. The direct contact is something that customers really seem to enjoy. It’s free, and it’s unlimited.”

Sometimes her overthe-phone consultations develop into more firsthand situations. She said she was once trying to explain how to repot an amaryllis, but found it difficult to execute over the phone.

“I told her, bring it in and I’ll repot it for you,” Tatting said. “It took me three minutes, and she walked out with a potted plant, and she’ll know how to do it from now on.”

While Tatting said that most of her calls come from people over the age of 50, Roberts added that there are many queries from a younger crowd who may be gardening for the first time.

“New homeowners didn’t grow up with Mom and Dad’s garden, and they’re really looking for guidance,” he said.

Tatting said that it’s often the case that new homeowners hire professionals to come in and do landscaping to make their yards visually appealing, but afterward they struggle with caring for the plants because they don’t know the species and the care requirements needed to maintain them.

“I have a few customers that call me so often that I am in their life now,” Tatting said.

As with gardening, the questions are seasonal:

in the spring, inquirers ask about what perennials to plant and how much shade they should have; after May, the questions are almost exclusively about vegetables.

Around this time of year, Tatting said that many of the questions she receives are about caring for plants received during the holidays, such as poinsettias and Christmas cacti.

Often, recipients of these plants have formed some kind of emotional connection and are reluctant to throw the plants away. Her recommendations to keep these indoor plants healthy are to keep it away from heat sources, out of direct sunlight and to make sure they have drip trays.

“Most house plants are native tropical plants,” she said. “Tropical plants are used to a humid climate, and spraying them with a mister is not humidity. The best thing you can do is put some rocks in the bottom of the drip tray to hold in the moisture, if not put them near a humidifier.”

This year has been an unusual one for outdoor plants due to the warm, rainy autumn and winter. Gardeners have phoned in concerns that bulbs are flowering when they shouldn’t be—Tatting said she’s noticed small buds emerging on her own lilacs at home.

Her recommendation, depending on the plant, is to leave it alone and “let nature do what it’s gonna do this year.”

“We always think every year is weird, but we’re set up for weird in this climate,” she said.

Meanwhile, she predicts that the saturated ground will get the 2016 growing season off to a good start.

“It’ll actually have only

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Above: Donna Tatting of the Forest Lake Floral and Garden Center runs the “Ask Donna” hotline, answering questions on all things botanical.

Right: Customers who haven’t done their research need not fear—this sign displayed in the greenhouse at Forest Lake Floral advises them that Donna is available to help them choose the right plants for their homes.

through Minneapolis historical archives for details about the robbery by the James-Younger gang in Northfield, Minnesota.

She ended up finding a never-before-discovered document that definitively proved who killed the bank clerk, earning her a well-deserved accreditation in the finished product, a book called “Shot All to Hell.” Coincidentally, the author’s name is Gardner—Mark Lee Gardner.

“If I could, I’d devote all my time to history,” she said.

Tatting has had a lifelong familiarity with historical research: her father was a historian passionate about the life of Billy the Kid. She regularly visits New Mexico to continue her research and

good effects; right now there’s nothing wrong with too much water.

Starting the growing season hydrated is always an advantage.”

Beyond her interest in gardening, Tatting leads a multifaceted life as a crafter of secondhand wool applique products, which she sells out of Vintage Junky, just across the street from Forest Lake Floral. As a vendor, she spends several hours a week working there, and sells handmade table rugs, ornaments and other crafts.

Tatting also has a strong interest in historical research. One of her proudest moments was when she assisted a friend with writing a book, offering to search

study of the life and era of the Old West gangster.

Her acquired research skills translate well into answering questions for curious gardeners. With 14 years worth of expertise as a Master Gardener, Tatting is often able to answer any question about gardening on the spot. But for those tricky questions, she has a slew of resources; everything from her favorite plant identification websites,

multiple books on botany and the assistance of other Master Gardeners from across the state.

“I learn something from every question I’m asked,” Tatting said.

To call Donna with your own gardening questions, dial 612-6160466. You can also visit the Forest Lake Floral and Garden Center Facebook page.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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WEATHER TIDBIT December finished as the 3rd warmest on record, 10° above normal. While precipitation totaled above normal at 1.90”, snowfall was below normal at 6.4”.

YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Arctic air invasion. Highs on January 5, 6, 7: 0°, 9° and -1°, respectively.

January 8, blizzard hits southwest Minnesota with only 2.5” snow in Metro.

WEEKLY AVERAGES OCT. 14 TO 20, 2015 High Low %Sun PCP 24° 7° 47% 0.28”

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QUAD AREA EVENTS 4-H FAMILY DANCE FUNDRAISER

When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: All ages welcome to raise money to improve Anoka County 4-H camp Salie in Linwood Township. Cost $5 perperson. Pay at door.

Food sales, DJ, prizes, games.

Contact: Anoka County 4-H 763-755-1280

sewing machine).

Registration preferred, but not required.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

FERMENTING CLASS

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan 9 Where: Centennial High School east, room 112 Details: Cover the history of fermentation, the many health benefits, safe practices surrounding fermented foods and the actual making of sauerkraut. Smorgasbord of fermented items to 55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM sample. Includes supplies.

Contact: isd12.org/ 4 HOUR REFRESHER community-education When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8 Where: Blaine City Hall, SENIOR DAY TRIP 10801 Town Sq. Dr. NE, When: 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Blaine Wednesday, Jan. 13 Details: Get the latest Where: Old Log Theatre; information about meet at Lino Lakes Senior driver safety, new laws, Center, 1189 Main St. and vehicle technology.

Details: See the Participants must complete performance, “The the initial 8 hour course Wedding Singer’. and a four hour refresher Registration open until class every 3 years to Dec. 28; $59. maintain a 10% discount Contact: 651-982-2440 or on auto insurance. ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org DOLLARS INTO SENSE

CLASS QUILTER’S NIGHT OUT

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 Where: Centennial High School east, room 112 Details: Work on quilting projects away from distractions. Participate in show and tell, fabric/ pattern swap. Bring supplies, materials and equipment (including

When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 4, March 10, April 14, May 12 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Free class on topics including tracking expenses, creating a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help. RSVP

required.

Contact: 763-755-1280

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics.

Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

Ongoing WINTER WALKING

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 31 Where: Centennial High School West Details: Walk the hallways of the high school. No pre-registration required. Check in upon arrival.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

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Skating Lessons WHEN:

Saturday mornings, Jan. 9-Feb. 13

WHERE:

Sunrise Park, Lino Lakes

DETAILS:

Two sessions offered for beginners ages 4 and up, one for ages 7 and up with nominal experience. Snack and drink included Cost: $35 for Lino residents

and $35 for others.

Registration required.

CONTACT:

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QUILTING CLUB

When: 9:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can work on quilting projects.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

can play on different courts. No advance registration requires; $5 per session.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

BRIDGE AND CRIBBAGE OPEN VOLLEYBALL

When: 6:30-9:45 p.m.

Fridays through March 18 Where: Centennial Middle School Details: Players wishing to separate by skill level

When: 12:30 p.m.

Thursdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play bridge and cribbage.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or

ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

Save the Date 16TH ANNUAL SNOW DAY

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Where: Wargo Nature

Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family event with ongoing activities including ice fishing, cross-country skiing, Norwegian kicksledding, snowshoeing and more. Also crafts, activities, refreshments and live animal presentations at 2 and 3 p.m.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacounty.us

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY YOGA-A NATURAL BALANCE

When: 5:30-6:60 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan 6-Feb 24 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Multi-level, Hatha yoga class will increase strength, flexibility and posture.

Contact: (651) 407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

ADVICE FOR OUR DEVICE

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 Where: Wyoming Area Geise Memorial Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: Learn how to download library eBooks or eAudiobooks on a smartphone, tablet or eReader. Ages 12+.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-462-9001

FURNITURE PAINTING WORKSHOP

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Jan. 9 & 16 Where: Painted Table Studio, 4466 Centerville Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Discover the basics of furniture painting, and bring a small furniture item to paint in class. $78 for two sessions.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

Oaks Details: Free crashcourse on stress 9TH ANNUAL PRESCHOOL management for teens, 8th grade-college, presented EXPO

by Shaila Cunningham, When: 9-11:30 a.m. founder of YogaHotDish.

Saturday, Jan. 9 Draws on time-tested Where: Central Middle techniques from ancient School Gym, 4857 Bloom civilizations. Register by Ave. Details: Get information Jan. 6 Contact: shailayoga@ about preschools and early childhood organizations in gmail.com the White Bear area. Free activities, facepainting, ANNUAL entertainment, door prizes VICTORIAN TEA and snacks.

When: Noon-2 p.m.

Contact: wblmoms@ Sunday, Jan. 10 gmail.com Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., HEALTH CARE Stillwater PROVIDER CPR Details: Program is When: 9 a.m.-2 .m.

‘Old, New, Borrowed, BlueSaturday, Jan. 9 Where: White Bear Lake Victorian Weddings’ led by the Minnesota Historical Fire Station 2, Corner of Society. Event includes McKnight Rd. and County music, holiday decorations, Rd. E, White Bear Lake Details: American Heart beautifully-set tables, finger sandwiches, scones, desserts Association certified class for health care professionals and tea. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $40. includes adult, child, and Contact: 651-275-7075 infant CPR, AED, bag valve mask use and foreign body airway obstruction.

NORDIC SKI CLUB Contact: 651-429-8568 or FOR KIDS cvoss@whitebearlake.org When: 1-3 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 10, 24, 31 and Feb. 7 Where: Tamarack Nature YOGAHOTDISH When: 2-3:15 p.m. Sunday, Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Jan. 10 Details: Beginners Where: North Oaks East Rec. Bldg., 5 Mink Ln, North will learn how to put

Where: Mounds View High School Auditorium, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd., Arden Hills Details: Grammy Awardwinning group performs “family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and be SHOREVIEW INDOOR creative”. Part of the Music FARMER’S MARKET When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, at Mounds View series.

Tickets $20/adults; $13/kids Jan. 19 SNOWSHOE LESSONS up to age 18; $16/seniors.

Where: Shoreview When: 1-2:15 p.m. and Contact: 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sundays, Jan. Community Center, 4580 moundsviewschools.net or Victoria St. N 10-Feb. 21 Details: Features vendors brownpapertickets.com Where: Lake Elmo Park who produce farmstead Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N Details: Lesson includes products such as cheese, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, a one mile hike led by a baked goods, canned goods, naturalist. Participants honey, maple syrup and must be 9 or older and ‘THE COMPLETE WORKS OF preserves. accompanied by an adult.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Contact: 651-490-4750 or Pre-register, $5 includes (ABRIDGED)’ equipment rental.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Contact: 651-430-8370 Thursdays & Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, January 14-24 SENIOR DANCE Where: Lakeshore When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, ‘FANNY CROSBY NIGHT’ Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., HYMN SING Jan. 15 White Bear Lake Where: Forest Lake When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Details: High-speed American Legion, 355 W. Jan. 10 roller coaster ride through Broadway Where: Lakewood all 37 of Shakepeare’s Details: Enjoy mature Worship Center, 2080 comedies, histories and music and comaraderie Woodlyn Ave., Maplewood tragedies. Tickets $23/adult; at the dance, held the 3rd Details: Doors open at $21/seniors; $18/student.

Friday of every month. $6/ 5:15.

Preview on Jan. 14 is $12. person includes lunch. Cash Contact: 651-779-9177 or Contact: 651-429-5674 or bar. Public welcome. lakewoodonline.org lakeshoreplayers.com Contact: 651-464-2600 on equipment, dress for safe skiing and learn basic Nordic ski skills; intermediate students will build on skills. Grades K-5.

Pre-register, $44/4 week series.

Contact: (651) 407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Free ice cream from Leo’s Malt Shop and coffee, chili available for purchase.

Contact: wchsmn.org

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When: Noon-4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16

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Cougar gymnasts second in tri-meet

Centennial Cougar gymnastics hosted a tri-meet against the Anoka Tornadoes and the Irondale/Spring Lake Park combined team on Monday, Dec. 21. The meet was scored as if it were three dual meets. The Cougars felt the loss of Kylie Binder who did not compete Monday, although other team members stepped in with improving performances to fi ll the gap. Varsity team scores were Tornadoes 130.725 vs.

Cougars 126.125; Cougars 126.125 vs Irondale/SLP 110.50; and Tornadoes 130.725 vs. Irondale/ SLP 110.50. Junior Varsity scores were: Tornadoes 106.8 vs. Cougars 98.1; Cougars 98.1 vs. Irondale/SLP 61.9; and Tornadoes 106.8 vs. Irondale/SLP 61.9.

Cougar Varsity scores vs. Anoka: Vault—1st place Andrea Gessner 9.65, 4th place Madison Dorn 8.3; Bars—2nd place Gessner 8.8, 3rd place Dorn 7.95, 5th place Madison Baker 7.05; Beam—2nd place Gessner 8.65, 5th place Dorn 7.825; and Floor—2nd Gessner 9, 5th place Dorn 8.55. In All-Around Competition—1st place Gessner

Centennial (2-1, 4-4) led 27-20 at the break, and got a gamehigh 14 points from Sydney Stepleton.

McAulay fi nished with 13 points, and Sara Stapleton added eight points. Sydney Stapleton led the team with a halfdozen rebounds.

The Cougars travel to Elk River on Thursday.

Cougars drop pair in Schwan Cup play Class A powerhouse St. Thomas Academy sent the Centennial boys’ hockey team packing in the Gold Division of Schwan Cup play this past Dec. 29 at Ridder Arena at the U of M. The Cadets wheeled to a 4-0 lead on the way to a 4-2 victory. They took a 1-0 lead in the fi rst period, and then popped in a trio of unanswered goals in the middle frame.

6.9; and Floor—1st place Gessner 9, 2nd place Dorn 8.55, and 4th place Marrah 7.2. In All-Around Competition—1st place Gessner 36.1, 2nd place Dorn 32.625, and 3rd place Marrah 29.15.

Cougar Junior Varsity scores vs. Irondale/Spring Lakes Park: Vault—Marcie Baker, Driskell and Gunter tied for 1st at 7.5, and Pieffer and Pierson tied for 2nd at 7.3; Bars—1st place Fest Wilson 5.6, 2nd place Pierson 5.2, 3rd place tie McKenna Keen 5, and 5th place Marcie Baker 4.1; Beam—1st place Pieffer, 3rd place Brigid O’Fallon 5.5, and 4th place Marcie Baker 5.3; and Floor—1st place tie Driskell and Pieffer 6.8, 2nd place Marcie Baker 6.6, 3rd place Pierson 6.5, and 4th place Keen 6.4. In All-Around—1st place Pierson 24, 3rd place Marcie Baker 23.5, 4th Driskell 23.2, and 5th place Chelsea Gunter 21.3.

The Cougars held a home meet in the East Building Upper Gym against the Coon Rapids Cardinals Jan. 4, after press time.

The Cougars crawled back to 4-2 on thirdperiod markers by Matt Jennrich and Cody McLean, but that was as close as they could come.

Four different players scored for St. Thomas.

Travis Allen and Nathan Fellows split the time in the Cougar nets.

Minnetonka turned a 2-0 lead into a 3-2 victory over Centennial in the tourney opener for both clubs at Ridder the previous day.

The Skippers popped in a par of goals 0:27 apart in the late stages of the second period, and carried a 2-0 lead into the fi nal frame.

Centennial (5-1-1, 6-3-1) cut into the lead at 3:14 of period three on a Lucas McGregor goal, and then knotted the contest 2-2 on Jennrich’s goal at 8:21.

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the 11:39 mark when Brendan Skarda beat Cougar netminder Fellows.

Centennial had a 30-23 advantage in shots-ongoal. Fellows finished with 20 saves, while Skipper goalie Tim Hanson stopped 14 shots in the middle period, and 28 for the game.

Centennial entertains Anoka on Saturday night in a Northwest Suburban Conference matchup.

a goal and a pair of helpers, and Liz Prato scored a goal at 10:31 of the third period that gave Centennial a 3-1 advantage.

Anne Juergens kicked aside 29 shots en route to the win. Abby Halluska scored the lone Bison goal.

The Cougars (6-3, 10-5) host Irondale on Thursday night, and visit Anoka for a 3 p.m. matchup on Saturday afternoon.

Cougars tame Buffalo The Centennial girls’ hockey team made Buffalo their fi rst victim in Schwan Cup Blue Division play on Dec. 29, right before early holiday press time.

The Cougars scored in every period in a 4-1 triumph at the Super Rink, with Anneke Linser supplying a pair of goals and an assist.

Alana Bordeaux added

Tartan no holiday for Cougar boys It was two games and two lossses for the Centennial boys’ basketball team at the Tartan Holiday Tournament in Maplewood.

The Cougars fell to Chisago Lake this past Dec. 29, after losing to Carmel Catholic, IL., the previous day.

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outscored Centennial 36-28 after the game was knotted 29-29 at the break.

Kyle Kuznia led Centennial with 16 points, while Elliott Lyden and Shane Taleen had 14 and 13 points respectively. Trevin Nelson led Chisago with 16 points.

The Cougars began Tartan tournament play with a 67-58 setback at the hands of Carmel Catholic, IL., Josh McGready fueled the Cougar offense with 24 points, and was joined in double figures

by Elliott Lyden with 14, and Theodore Johnson with 12 points. Matt Robinson added eight points.

Carmel had a 35-31 lead at the intermission.

Centennial (1-9) will host Elk River on Thursday.

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Centennial 1-1 at Roseville Holiday classic The Centennial girls' basketball team split a pair of games in the Roseville Holiday tournament (before early press time).

The Cougars fell short against Apple Valley in their second game on Dec. 29, dropping a 77-74 decision.

Centennial led by eight points at the break, but fell prey to an Eagle comeback.

Sydney Stapleton led the Cougars with 20 points and eight rebounds, and Nikki Clark, Laura Gallup, and Taylor McAulay fi nished with eight points apiece.

The Cougars smothered Bloomington Jefferson in the fi rst round of Roseville tourney, restricting the Jaguars to just a halfdozen second-half points in a 49-33 win.

36.1, and 4th place Dorn 32.625.

Cougar Junior Varsity scores vs. Anoka: Vault—Cougars shared a four way tie for 2nd place with a Tornado, Chelsea Gunter, Savanna Driskell and Marcie Baker all at 7.5; Bars— Emma Fest Wilson tied for 3rd place with a Tornado at 5.6, while Emma Pierson was 5th at 5.2; Beam—Hannah Pieffer tied with a Tornado at 5th with 5.8; and Floor—Driskell and Pieffer shared a three way tie for 1st with a Tornado at 6.8 and Marcie Baker was part of a three-way tie for 3rd at 6.6 . In JV All-Around Competition—3rd place was Pierson at 24; 4th was Marcie Baker at 23.5, and 5th was Driskell at 23.2.

Cougar Varsity scores vs.

Irondale/Spring Lake Park: Vault—1st place Gessner 9.65, 2nd place Dorn 8.3, 3rd place Madison Baker tied with and Irondale/ SLP gymnast, and 4th place Amy Marrah at 8.1; Bars—1st place Gessner 8.8, 2nd place Dorn 7.95, 3rd place Madison Baker 7.05, and 4th place Marrah 6.95; Beam—1st place Gessner 8.65, 2nd place Dorn 7.825, and 5th place Marrah

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The Morris twin sisters are in their sophomore season for the U.S. Army women's basketball team after their standout prep careers for Centennial Senior High. Daizjah (23) has appeared in every game this season, and started against St. Francis Brooklyn (12/8), NJIT (12/11) and Emerson (12/19).

The guard scored eight points, including a 2-for3 performance from long range at Yale (12/3), and tallied five points and a career-high seven

assists against Albany (12/5). She played in 24 contests to include 14 starts last season, and led Army freshmen with 4.3 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. She fi nished second on the team with 1.3 steals per contest. Daizjah was also named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Destinee (20) has played in six games off the bench this season, and recorded three points and two assists against Central Connecticut State (11/19). She finished

with three points and three rebounds at St. Francis Brooklyn (12/8), and netted six points on 2-of-4 three-point shooting at NJIT (12/11).

Destinee appeared in 21 games as a reserve last winter, averaging 14.0 minutes per contest, and averaged 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds (second among Army freshmen in both categories).

She had season highs of seven points and two blocks at Loyola (1/31).

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On Dec. 26, more than 40 Minnesotans turned out to traipse across fields, forests and swamps, searching high and low for birds of every kind in the 116th annual Christmas Bird Count.

The Audubon Society Bird Count first began when, in an attempt to prevent hunters from shooting birds in yearly Christmas hunts, ornithologist Frank M. Chapman suggested that they go out and count them instead. The tradition survived and eventually became a yearly census, keeping track of the population, movement and other trends of thousands of bird species across the U.S., Canada and, more recently, South America.

Jim Howitz is the compiler for the count’s St. Paul Northeastern region, which has Willernie at its center. This year there were 42 participants who drove and walked through assigned locations in a 15-mile-wide circle, recording every bird that they saw or heard. This year's total count species count came in at 57; only two places behind the St. Paul Northeastern area record.

“The weather really made a difference with the birds because of the open water,” Howitz said. The number of ducks and swans was quite large, and Howitz said he spotted a record number of gulls for this time of year. “The weather was good and the birds were outstanding, in that we saw so many more than we usually do.” In total, there were 9,528 birds observed in the St. Paul Northeastern area.

One particularly interesting find was a varied thrush that had been spotted

earlier in the season in a cemetery in Marine on St. Croix.

“It's been there for at least a month, and the people there were very happy to see it,” Howitz said.

The Xcel Energy power plant is also one of the best places to observe birds, since the water is always open there.

“When the warm water from the plant hits the cold water, it stuns the fish, which is easy food for birds,” some of which stay throughout the winter, he said. During the Dec. 26 count, he said he approached the Xcel plant and saw what looked like a dense cloud above the water.

It turned out to be an immense flock of gulls. In total, the local count recorded 1,600 gulls.

“The old record was 65, so we shattered it,” he said. “This is going on all over the state with open water areas.”

The open water provides a year-round habitat for waterfowl, and also keeps them safe from hunting seasons further south when they normally migrate.

“Half of all mallards every year get shot,” Howitz said. “It's the same with Canada geese. So there is a lot of incentive for hunted species to stick around.”

The count always takes place sometime between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, depending on when local compilers organize it.

This particular hunt within the St. Paul Northeast circle, began in 1958 and has had a devoted following of experienced birders. Howitz said that one participant, Dean Honetschlager, has attended every count since 1959.

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“It combines recreational activities with science,” he said. “It's interesting to see how it changes year to year.”

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This year, they collected three species that have never been seen in the count before: the greater scaup, Thayer's gull and white-crowned sparrow.

“They were extraordinary sightings, and we had very confident people to identify, because all of them are very similar to other species and hard to tell apart,” Howitz said.

Howitz said that the main goal of the count is not an absolute number, but the relative trends of bird populations. One of the factors that affects these trends is the changing landscape of the area, which has been converted from mostly farms into subdivisions. Howitz said that as houses get older, the trees that were planted around them get bigger

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Heroin death leads to murder charge

The Anoka County Attorney's Office charged a Maple Grove man with third-degree murder for distribution of heroin.

Jaime Edward McClellan, 31, was charged with third-egree murder for distribution of heroin causing a death. He appeared Dec. 29 in Anoka County District Court before Judge Nancy Logering, who set bail at $2 million. The next court appearance is set for Jan. 28.

The criminal complaint alleges McClellan sold heroin to a man on April 14, 2015 who ingested it that night. The man was found dead the next day in a bathtub at a house in the city of Anoka. Law enforcement in several counties were attempting to find McClellan because they believed he was selling large amounts of heroin in

the Twin Cities area. He was arrested in Anoka County on Dec. 16 and charged at that time with a first-degree drug offense. Law enforcement searched a storage facility in Plymouth linked to McClellan and found over $349,000 in cash. McClellan was also charged last week in Hennepin County with third-degree murder for another heroin related death.

“Heroin continues to be a dangerous poison in our community” said Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo. “Those who cause death by selling it will face murder charges.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR American sovereignty and democracy end?

The proposed “TransPacific Partnership” trade treaty will end American democracy. Why? Because it gives 9,200 foreign corporations the right to sue any American government passing laws that might hurt corporate profits.

Disputes go to secret ISDS tribunals accountable to nobody. There’d be no limit to the American tax dollars given corporations. Some countries are now revoking

ISDS treaties. Recent lawsuits were fi led against Canada, Australia, Ecuador and Germany over restrictions on corporate practices in health and medicine. Any American law would exist only if some foreign corporation(s) approved.

The Wall Street Journal and Department of Commerce have calculated annual losses of $55.8 billion in trade deficits and 323,000 manufacturing jobs. Current trade treaties already cost 5 million American manufacturing jobs (10

Goodbye to Bookateria I just heard the sad news that The Bookateria store at 4175 Lovell Road and Lexington Avenue will be closing

by March 2016. The property, owned by the Lexington City Council, is for sale. Laurie, owner of The Bookateria,

million other jobs from the “multiplier” effect manufacturing has). TPP means an accelerated “race to the bottom” where American workers compete with foreigners making $107 a month.

Medicines will become more costly because TPP rules further already obscene drug company monopoly practices and prices, possibly eliminating generic drugs.

TPP will further compromise American food safety laws.

TPP will destabilize global fi nance by eliminating

is financially unable to relocate her business. I will miss shopping at her bookstore, finding many thoughtful gift books for Christmas and discovering new titles that I haven’t read or even heard about. Yes, the Anoka County Library of Circle Pines

controls on big bank fi nancial “innovations.” This virtually ensures 2008 crash repeat(s). TPP strengthens “intellectual property” rules for corporations and cost Internet users free speech.

TPP forces countries to sue their own citizens for alleged infractions.

One analyst said TPP was so bad, people couldn’t believe what they were hearing.

And then—leaks confi rmed it. Written in secret, some of it classified “national security,” TPP isn’t a “trade” agreement. It’s a corporate

is nearby, but I will miss exploring the many shelves containing great mystery books and classic novels that are not always easy to find elsewhere.

Laurie’s Bookateria will remain open until early March, so I’m hoping you will join her efforts to promote

wish list come true. Much of it was written by corporate lobbyists!

Contact your senators and congressperson. Go on Twitter and Facebook.

Make politicians discuss this publicly. Go to critical websites (exposethetpp.org; citizentrade.org). This is far worse than NAFTA. It borders on treason. It will set the tone for any future “trade” agreement. If this passes, America will not be America.

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Q&A Dale Stoesz reflects on service with Lino Lakes City Council Council member Dale Stoesz has lived in Lino Lakes with his family for 13 years.

He earned a degree in computer science from Mankato State University and a master’s in organizational leadership from Bethel University.

He now works as a technology specialist and server architect for U.S. Bank. He has served as the treasurer of the North Metro TV Commission and as a member of the Joint Law Enforcement Commission, and has volunteered with Feed My Starving Children,

the Bethlehem Baptist disability/special needs ministry and Habitat for Humanity.

What do you think were the City Council's most significant accomplishments during your tenure?

During the past four years on the City Council, the most significant accomplishment for me personally was to give back to my community by being on the council and understanding what it means to be in municipal government.

Some decisions were easy and some decisions were hard. The hard decisions affect how people live or how local businesses are able to be successful.

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The most significant accomplishment was to keep the taxes low while keeping our city priorities funded. One of those city priorities has always been public safety.

Were there any objectives that you weren't able to accomplish that you hope the next council will make a priority?

Public safety is best left to the professionals who are trained to be full-time safety servants in our community.

This includes our fire protection. The State of Minnesota phased out part-time peace officers in 2014 citing concern over safety. The Lino Lakes fire department is going through similar changes by more fully utilizing full-time police officers as trained firemen as well. This decision, however, added fuel to the opposition during the last election,

yet I am still proud of our changes to our public safety model.

The other big accomplishment for Lino Lakes is the addition of a new franchise for television. In addition to Comcast, in 2016 we will now have access to CenturyLink’s cable as well. Competition is good for free enterprise to work competitively.

This will result in lower cable bills for the city.

Being the treasurer on the North Metro TV Commission, I was able to support this change.

I want to thank City Administrator Jeff Karlson for his leadership of the city. Jeff Karlson is a great resource for our city. I want to thank him for the four years that I’ve had the privilege of working with him and especially for his last two years of managing multiple priorities at the

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Mayor Reinert has been elected to serve our community for another two years, and he has my confidence that he can lead our city well and keep Lino Lakes residents’ priorities his number one priority. He is a great leader and I wish him well in the next two years.

What key pieces of advice would you give the new council member?

I want to wish Melissa Maher and Mike Manthey well as they represent our city for the next four years. My advice for them is to remember they represent the city as a whole, not special interest groups.

The previous election validated what we were told early on—that changing a fire service can affect elections. The fact is that the election did have results that favored the existing

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What will you miss the most? What won't you miss?

I look forward to taking some time away from the City Council, but I do plan to stay informed on city activities and commissions as a part of my desire to help keep our community great.

Are there any other parting thoughts you'd like to share with the community?

Thanks for the opportunity to serve Lino Lakes for the previous four years.

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Q&A Lino Lakes City Council member Dave Roeser reflects on time in office Dave Roeser has lived in Lino Lakes for 29 years with his family. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Illinois University, and is currently an entrepreneur and business owner. He has been a member of the Lino Lakes Economic Development Advisory Council, Board of Directors for BPLA and founding adviser to the Sigma Pi Fraternity at the University of Minnesota. He served on the HHH Job Corps Vocational Advisory Board, is currently on the board of the West Oaks Home Owners Association in Lino Lakes and taught business and economics at middle schools for six years as a volunteer for

Junior Achievement.

He also helped found a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC).

What was the most difficult decision for you to make?

We made many tough decision during my two terms. We took the “dangerous dog” case all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court because we knew the public needed to be protected, and that over 300 other cities had our same ordinance.

Not prevailing meant a cascading effect on those cities as well. Lino Lakes won that case.

The severing from the Centennial Fire District JPA was a difficult decision. We tried to find ways to the governance to work and even extended the time frame to help facilitate a solution. In the end, the JPA was

detrimental to Lino Lakes and the best thing for all Lino Lakes citizens was to form our own Public Safety Department. We were warned by many City Council members from other communities that if you try changing anything with a fire department, you will become a single-issue target and most likely lose your next election.

The decision to leave the CFD was the best for all residents, and I’d make that decision again.

What do you think were the City Council’s most significant accomplishments during your tenure?

Sticking with freemarket principles has been good for the city.

Free-market principles opened the door for new businesses; Lino Lakes was one of the

CITY OF LINO LAKES 2016 FINAL BUDGET The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2016 budget information concerning the City of Lino Lakes to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with MN Statutes Section 471.6965. This budget is not complete; the complete budget may be examined at the City Offices, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 during regular business hours. The City Council adopted this budget on December 14, 2015.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2016 Budget

General Fund Revenues Property Taxes Intergovernmental Revenue Federal State Anoka County & Other Licenses and Permits Charges for Service Fines and Forfeits Interest on Investments Change in fair value of Investments Miscellaneous

$7,147,977

$7,595,578

$7,123,572

0 434,200 77,864 407,681 313,826 119,715 30,506 17,503 179,321

0 450,000 40,000 439,100 294,550 130,500 30,000 0 170,500

110,000 470,000 75,000 491,983 309,550 150,500 30,000 0 214,805

Total General Fund Revenues

$8,728,593

$9,150,228

$8,975,410

General Fund Expenditures General Government Public Safety Streets and Highways Solid Waste Abatement Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Community Development

$1,687,761 3,878,718 1,336,087 75,416 791,075 83,743 400,145

$1,839,575 4,556,944 1,405,619 37,427 880,072 109,374 432,611

$2,005,783 4,407,187 1,453,664 79,909 817,596 115,292 457,563

Total General Fund Expenditures

8,252,945

9,261,622

9,336,994

Excess of Revenues over (under) Expenditures

$475,648

($111,394)

($361,584)

Other Financing Sources (Uses) General Fund Reserves Transfers - Net

0 (555,196)

170,000 (58,606)

423,000 (61,416)

Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

(555,196)

111,394

361,584

Excess of Revenues and Other Financing Sources over (under) Expenditures and Other Uses

($79,548)

$0

$0

$7,490,578

$7,018,572

Property Tax Levy Requirement to fund this budget

$7,098,922

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 5, 2016.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for Bid: Bid Pack #18: West High School – 2016 Building Improvements – Mechanical Equipment Bid Package until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016.

Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. It is the equipment supplier’s responsibility that these bids are provided directly to Dan Huffman.

Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Bid Pack #18: West High School - 2016 Building Improvements – Centennial Schools: Mechanical Equipment Bid” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Dan Huffman Executive Director of Business Services Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lump sum bids for this work are solicited from equipment suppliers specializing in, and highly experienced in this work.

Procurement of documents: Nexus Solutions 11188 Zealand Ave. N. Phone: 763-201-8400

first to approve tap room licenses. Removing outdated ordinances helped businesses with everything from outdoor dining, water issues and parking solutions.

One of the most important roles in City Council is running the business of the city. In that regard, we managed the city well during my two terms. We reduced the overall cost of government, improved services and improved our bond rating.

Standard & Poor’s gave the city excellent marks in management.

What key pieces of advice would you give the new council member?

My philosophy with government is that ordinary citizens lend their talents to their community for a short period of time and move on so that the next person

with fresh ideas can do the same. Stick with your principles, and the right decisions come naturally.

My second philosophy was to never worry about being re-elected. Sometimes the best decision for all can be unpopular for others.

What will you miss the most?

Maybe the most timeconsuming role in City Council is as liaison between residents and sometimes harsh government rules.

Injecting the “human” factor into ordinances to find guided solutions to issues instead of just shutting down that business or personal project is time-consuming as well. I also found helping to solve those problems to be the most gratifying.

What won’t you miss?

I’m looking forward

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to having the time back that city government consumed. Devoting that time and energy into my new company will be even more gratifying and touch many more lives.

Are there any other parting thoughts you’d like to share with the community?

Thank you all for the opportunity to serve our community, and I wish the Lino Lakes all the best in the future.

Bidding documents will be available on or about January 4th, 2016.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Published two times in the Quad Community Press on January 5 and 12, 2016.

CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given, the Lexington Planning and Zoning Committee will be conducting a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lexington City Council Chambers, Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to modify Section 11.60 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - Subd. 22. Parking – Subsections C (3):C (4) H (1): H(5): H(6).

A copy of the proposed ordinance modifications is available for inspection at City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014. Anyone wishing to make comment or if you have questions on the modified ordinance, you are invited to attend the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments or questions are welcome and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on January 13, 2016.

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, a hearing impaired individual wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (763) 784-2792 within one week prior to the hearing.

Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 5, 2016.

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMONS COURT FILE NO: 02-CV-15-5548 Jackson Apartments LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Blue Herron Liquor Lounge Inc., and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Blue Herron Liquor Lounge, Inc. 6810 Lake Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55014; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. This Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD. 400 Northtown Financial Plaza, 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55433 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Anoka County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: North 117 feet of that certain part of NE1/4 of SE1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 35, Township 31, Range 23, described as follows: Commencing at a point 165 feet East of the NW corner of said NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of NE1/4; thence East along the North line thereof for 132 feet; thence South and parallel with the West line thereof 285 feet; thence West and parallel with the aforesaid North line for 132 feet; thence North and parallel with aforesaid East line for 285 feet to point of beginning, BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD. Dated: November 5, 2015 Timothy D. Erb, #031531X 400 Northtown Financial Plaza 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55433 (763) 780-8500 Attorneys Acting on Behalf of Plaintiff Published three times in the Quad Community Press on January 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

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