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Winter’s quiet is a good time to listen for owls BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

No time of the year is more plentiful for owls than winter. The scarcity of noise and flurries of summer species, as well as bare branches, make it easier to spot these silent predators during the coldest months. Two of the most commonly seen species around the Twin Cities metro are barred owls and great horned owls. Great horned owls are usually the more recognizable of the bunch; the signature “horns” (feather tufts) on

either side of their head, along with their big yellow eyes make them easy to identify. Great horned owls are among the larger owl species found in Minnesota, which may make them easier to spot in the trees. Barred owls, meanwhile, are paler in color, with a brown back and white belly streaked with brown stripes. These owls have a round face, with dark black eyes, and bright yellow beaks and talons. Owl pairs usually select a nest site by late winter, where they can be reliably seen and heard while they raise their owlets through the

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Lino Lakes youth leaves lasting impression on audiences BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Marley, a one and a half year old female lab mix, went missing Nov. 21. Her parents Scott and Suzanne Erickson, Lino Lakes residents, are hoping the public can keep an eye out for her.

Lino Lakes couple seeks help to bring Marley home BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES—Ever since Nov. 21, Lino Lakes residents Scott and Suzanne Erickson have not been able to sleep well at night. That’s because their beloved dog Marley, a one and a half year old female lab mix, went missing. The Ericksons live in the Arena Acres on Andall Street.

“We were hoping for a Christmas miracle,” Suzanne said. On Nov. 21, Scott was outside doing yard work while Marley and her four-legged sibling Nala, a 3-year-old Australian shepherd mix, were playing when the two ran off. Scott drove around to look for the dogs but was unsuccessful in locating them. About an hour later, Nala came home, but Marley

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The YMCA in Lino Lakes hosted its fifth annual RIPPEDathon Saturday, Dec. 8. The event, which can be described as “a sweat fest,� raises money for the Y’s annual giving campaign, which is predominately used to provide membership assistance scholarships. This year’s 96 participants raised a total of $8,7000, including an anonymous donor who agreed to match up to $2,000.

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The Byrd Family Foundation handed out over 100 Blessing Bags to the homeless throughout St. Paul, Minneapolis and Anoka County Dec. 16. The recipients were especially appreciative of the socks, gloves, hats and blankets. The items that were distributed were previously collected from a Build a Blessing Bag charity event Dec. 11 at Our Saviors Church in Circle Pines.

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Brothers Clayton and Samuel Byrd said they appreciated everyone who contributed to the Blessing Bags event, and that they can’t wait to do it again next year.

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New Year’s resolutions The Quad Community Press asked students at Centennial Elemntary about their wishes for 2019. Here are their responses:

Kash, kindergarten

Carson, second grade

Emilee, first grade

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“To learn more about science.”

“To get better at bowling and get at least 100.”

Olivia, third grade

Brooke, fourth grade

Cailyn, fifth grade

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“People being nice to each other and everyone to get along.”

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines took the following action at its Dec. 26 meeting: • Councilman Dean Goldberg wanted to acknowledge that a Centennial Lakes Police Officer recently had a “near miss” when he was almost struck by a drunk driver while making a routine traffic stop. “What it says to me is that these guys are always in danger. It really hits home that it happened in our own community to somebody that we know,” he said. Goldberg also mentioned that he had met with City Administrator Patrick Antonen multiple times to discuss the city’s Complete Count Committee for the upcoming 2020 federal census. Goldberg said they were working on establishing a committee of five or six people to help establish the city’s role in promoting the importance of the census. “One out of five people in Circle Pines are renters.

That is going to be our biggest target,” he said. • Mayor Dave Bartholomay wished everyone a Happy New Year. • Bartholomay reported the Utilities Commission met last week and appointed an accounting clerk; approved the 2019 nonunion pay schedule and pay voucher No.1 for the iron enhanced sand filter project; and looked at the 2019 draft utilities budget. • Councilwoman Jennifer Rauner shared the Cable Commission approved an amendment to the 2019 budget to include a roof replacement, which will cost more than $80,000. She added the commission is continuing to work with its legal counsel on a settlement pertaining to the discontinuation of television service by Century Link and its early departure from the market. • Approved the consent agenda, which included Dec. 11 meeting minutes, 2019 garbage

and recycling rates, liability insurance waiver and police, fire and general fund disbursements. Goldberg wanted to know why a city that obtains liability coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities would want to waive the statutory tort liability limits. Antonen explained larger cities that have the ability to cover some larger claims can waive the liability limits to potentially obtain a lower rate on insurance premiums. “For us, being a small city, a $2 million single occurrence — that’s a big check to write,” he said. Councilman Matt Percy wanted to clarify that the 2019 garbage and recycling contract hadn’t changed, and was a part of the contract the city signed with Waste Management four years ago. Antonen explained there was one year remaining in the contract and there would be a 2 percent increase for 2019.

• Heard a presentation from Economic Development Specialist Jacquel Hajder. She discussed the Anoka County Development Initiative, which has two key objectives — improving the public’s perception of the county and making sure sites and buildings are ready for development. The council subsequently approved a memorandum of understanding that sets the framework for the initiative’s participating entities. These include Anoka County, various municipalities, Connexus Energy and MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce. Also approved a voluntary cost sharing agreement for the Anoka County Economic Development Initiative. Circle Pines’ cost (based on population) for this year is $275. • Approved the 2019 nonunion pay schedule. Antonen explained the contract reflects the 2019 union contract, which includes a 2.5 percent salary increase on Jan. 1. The

city will contribute $1,125 monthly for health insurance. • Appointed Kristy Schmalzer to the vacant accounting clerk position. The position was left vacant after Kate Manson, former accounting clerk, was promoted to the position of finance director. Antonen said the city received 20 applications and interviewed the top 12 candidates. The top four candidates were then brought back for second, more intensive interviews. • Approved a resolution creating the 2020 Circle Pines Complete Count Committee. Antonen explained the resolution is the first step in establishing the committee, which will work with the Census Bureau and the state of Minnesota to strive for an accurate census count. • The council then entered into closed session to discuss threatened litigation by a former employee. Shannon Granholm

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y husband and I recently sold our town home in Oakdale to purchase a single family home in Hugo. I should start off by saying I hate everything about moving. We put our home on the market back in October, and within two days we had an offer. The weekend before we were set to close, we packed pretty much everything we own into a portable storage unit that would be brought to the new home. Two days before closing, we received a call that our buyer would not be able to close in two days and maybe not at all, because his Out and lender screwed up. There was About a $10,000 difference between what the buyer was approved Shannon for and our asking price, something that should have Granholm been caught way earlier in the process. With all of our things packed, we were scrambling to figure out how to keep our Hugo house on track to close, despite our Oakdale house sale being up in the air. Our offer on the Hugo house was, of course, contingent on the sale of our home, and we were planning to use money from that sale toward the down payment on our new home. Thankfully we had a great realtor and lender who made it possible for us to redo everything in two days so we could buy our dream home. Then we had two houses. We put our home back on the market and once again, within two days, we had another offer. We signed a bunch of paperwork, went through the inspection process and waited to close. Then the phone rang, and we got the news that buyer number two had fallen through. She apparently decided she didn’t want to buy a home anymore. Perhaps she should have figured that out before she made an offer. We couldn’t believe it, nor could our realtor. By that time it was right before Christmas, and we knew the market was slowing down. We were told the original buyer was still interested, so we could either try to go down that road again or put our home back on the market after the holidays and start all over. Our original buyer’s lender was confident they could make it work this time around. Of course, we weren’t holding our breath at that point. An hour before closing, our realtor called, and my heart sank. Turns out, he was just checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and knew the address to where we were closing. We ended 2018 with a highlight. We closed on Dec. 31 and had a lot to celebrate for the New Year. Unfortunately, all the excitement we should have felt about being in a new home and new city was overshadowed by all of the stress. We can breathe again (now that we have one mortgage), and we are finally feeling excited about our new home and can dream about projects. My husband got his garage, I got my porch and the dogs got their fenced yard. Needless to say, I don’t ever want to move again, and hope to stay in this home until I have to be dragged into a senior living facility. Shannon Granholm is editor of the Quad Community Press.

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iving to charity is now as easy as hitting “send” on a text message. Donating by text is increasingly popular, particularly after natural disasters or other tragedies when people want a convenient way to help. But many people do not know that text donations can take a long time to reach a charity, and a portion often goes to a for-profit “middle man” who processes the Movers & donation. People can avoid these Shakers pitfalls, however, Lori Swanson if they remember a few simple tips. How does donating by text work? Television, radio, or social media announcements often ask people to give a certain amount, typically $5 or $10, by texting a specific keyword to a five- or six-digit number. The donation is then added on to the user’s phone bill at the end of the month. After the bill is paid, the wireless carrier passes the money to a

“Donating by text is increasingly popular, particularly after natural disasters or other tragedies when people want a convenient way to help.” third-party company to process. The donation processing company, in turn, gives the donation to the charity. How much of a text donation goes to charity? Be wary of any claim that 100% of a text donation will go to the charity. Donation processing companies may take a percentage “cut” of every text donation and charge the charity administrative fees. To find out how much of a text donation will benefit the charity, contact the charity directly and ask. When do text donations reach the charity? Keep in mind that donations will not reach the chosen charity until after donors pay their phone

bill. Because donations must also still be processed by a third-party company, it can sometimes take up to several months for a donation to actually reach the charity. To make a donation that is immediately available to the charity, donate directly to the charity. Avoid scams when giving by text • Be wary of unsolicited text messages asking for a donation. Unsolicited requests may be from an imposter, not a legitimate charity. • Before donating by text, contact the charity directly and make sure it has authorized donations by text message, that this particular text message was sent on behalf of the charity, and ask at the same time how much of the text donation the charity will actually receive. • Finally, never provide personal or financial information over text message as part of a donation to charity; charities do not need this information to accept a donation by text, and it can be a red flag of a potential scam. Lori Swanson is Minnesota’s attorney general.

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CHURCH BRIEF Incarnation Preschool hosts Open House Incarnation Preschool will hold an open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, to give prospective families a chance to tour classrooms,

explore learning stations, meet teaching staff and ask questions. Contact Kirsten Barie, preschool director, at 651-766-0723 or email kbarie@incarnationmn.org. Incarnation is located 1 mile north of Highway 96 on

County Road 49, (4880 Hodgson Road) in Shoreview. Visit Incarnation online at www.incarnationmn.org.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS The Freedom Fishing Foundation will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Lino Lakes American Legion, 7731 Lake Drive. Dinner will include spaghetti, garlic toast and a Caesar salad. Cost is $10; kids 12 and under eat for $5. The proceeds will be used to purchase a fish house and outfit it with gear so the foundation can take veterans ice fishing.

Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; City Hall Park (1189 Main St.), 4-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. All rinks will be closed from noon to 9 p.m. Jan. 21-22 and Feb. 18. For more information about closures due to inclement weather, and for program updates, visit the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Facebook page or call the hotline at 651-982-2448.

Ice rinks open

January is National Radon Month

Ice skating rinks and warming house shelters in Lino Lakes were scheduled to open last week, Jan. 3. Supervised skating rinks with shelters are available at Birch Park, Sunrise Park and City Hall Park. Hours are as follows: Birch Park (6520 Pheasant Run South) and Sunrise Park (6918 Sunrise Drive), 4-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m.

Anoka County encourages homeowners to test homes and fix radon problems. About two in five Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon gas. The only way for residents to know if their home has radon is to test. Testing is easy, inexpensive and only takes three to five days. The best time to test is now during the heating season, but testing can be

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done year-round. Short-term test kits can be picked up in the Anoka County Administration Office, 2100 Third Ave., Suite 700, Anoka, and an order form can be found on the county’s website. Tests should be done in the lowest level of the home that is frequently occupied. Radon levels are measured in picocuries per liter of air, the most prevalent method of reporting radon levels in the U.S. (A curie is an international measurement unit of radioactivity; a picocurie is onetrillionth of a curie.) If your home’s radon level is at or above 4 pCi/L, you should consider obtaining verification testing and having a radon

mitigation system installed. Visit www.anokacounty.us/radon or www. health.state.mn.us/radon for more information.

Skate and Sled Night planned Centerville Parks and Recreation will host Skate & Sled Night from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Laurie LaMotte Park. Bring your sleds, boards and skates. There will be sledding distance contests as well as free hot chocolate, popcorn, s’mores and a bonfire to keep warm. Check the city website at www.centervillemn.com for the latest weather updates to see if the event is still on.

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Mr. Plow Just want to give a huge shout-out to our neighbor, Jim Erickson!!! With all that he has been dealing with, he still gets out and plows us neighbors out. He is truly an unselfish man. We truly wish the best for him and his family. Dawn Hoschette Lino Lakes

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QUAD AREA EVENTS BOOK CLUB When: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11 and the 2nd Friday of every month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Read and come to discuss the book “Merry & Bright” by Debbie Macomber. Books available at City Hall for $10. Contact: ci.linolakes. mn.us

4-H DANCE PARTY WITH A PURPOSE When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Family-friendly dance party hosted by the Lino Lakers 4-H Club includes DJ, raffles, and games for kids. $5 at the door. Food available. Contact: 612-750-0252

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Community event for all ages to partake in a variety of activities, including snowshoeing, ice fishing, kick sledding, crosscountry skiing, winter crafts, live animal displays and more. Free and open to the public. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Ongoing QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/half day or $25/full day. Contact: christos center.org

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BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday of each month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Ctr., 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play or learn how to play Bridge. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Where: Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave. N. Details: A panel of survivors and experts will answer your LUNCH WITH A questions about this NATURALIST: public health crisis WINTER TREE ID and how you can help. When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Presented in cooperation Wednesday, Jan. 16 with the city of Roseville Where: Wargo Nature for Human Trafficking Center, 7701 Main St., HANDICRAFT WORK Prevention and Lino Lakes When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd Awareness Month. Details: Monthly and 4th Tuesdays Contact: 651-724-6090 or presentation includes Where: Lino Lakes Senior rclreads.org local natural history Ctr., 1189 Main St. information and possibly Details: Seniors can knit, NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB a relaxing stroll on crochet, embroider, COFFEE the trails. Ages 50+. quilt, needlework and When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bring a lunch; free more while socializing. Jan. 10 and registration not Contact: 651-982-2440 or Where: Shoreview required. ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Community Center Contact: 763-324-3350 or Details: Gathering open anokacountyparks.com 500 CARDS to any women who are new to the area, have When: 7 p.m. Mondays SPAGHETTI DINNER had some life changes, and 1 p.m. Wednesdays When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Where: Lino Lakes Senior or would just like to Jan. 25 make new friends. Center, 1189 Main St. Where: Lino Lakes Details: Seniors can play New Neighbors Club American Legion, 7731 is a friendship club for 500. Open to anyone. Lake Drive, Circle Pines women in the northern Contact: 651-982-2440 or suburbs offering Details: Fundraiser ci.lino-lakes.mn.us outings, interest groups, benefitting the Freedom speakers, community Fishing Foundation to service and more. RSVP. purchase a fish house for CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the Contact: 651-484-9163 veterans. $10; Kids 12 1st Tuesday of the month and under $5. Where: Lino Lakes Senior BEGINNER SURF Contact: 651-783-0055 Ctr., 1189 Main St. When: 10 a.m.-noon Details: Seniors can play Thursday, Jan. 10 SNOW DAY cribbage. Call to join the When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Where: Hardwood Creek group. Jan. 26 Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Free hands-on session for adults to learn how to search the web, determine if a Week of Dec. 30 – Jan. 5, 2018 website is secure and Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read navigate specific sites. the full versions of these most-visited stories Classes are geared to those with little or 1. Two White Bear brothers dead in apparent murderno experience with suicide. White Bear Press > News computers and/or the Internet. 2. Council revokes vape shop’s tobacco license. The Contact: 651-275-7308 or Lowdown (FL) > News washcolib.org

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BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: IDENTITY AND ACCULTURATION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: This program looks at how immigrants react and adjust to living in a new country and

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Winter Ecology Walk WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19

WHERE: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

DETAILS: Join a naturalist for a

culture. Screening of the fi rst episode of the New Americans series, “The Nigerians,” focuses on the Nwidors who were forced to flee their home after the military executed their tribal leaders. Discussion follows. Contact: 651-724-6090 or rclreads.org

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Fridays, Jan. 11, 18 & 25, Saturdays, Jan. 12, 19 & 26; 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 13, 20 & 27 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Join the world’s most famous detective and his partner, Dr. Watson, as they solve one of his most notorious cases in this fast-paced comedy. Tickets $15-20. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

HOPE FOR RECOVERY WORKSHOP When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: White Bear Lake District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave., Door E, Room 201 Details: Free, interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies and hope for recovery.

relaxed-pace hike to learn about the many adaptations that help organisms cope with the cold. $5/ person; registration required.

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GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Learn to identify birds that call the area home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with parks permit. Open to all ages; minor must be with an adult. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Gathering of local foods from 15 vendors, with a gift basket giveaway. Food truck, hot Pine Tree Apple Orchard cider and ways to stay healthy by eating well all winter long. Community booths about about living sustainably, free art activity, free reusable bags. Contact: forksinthedirt. com

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 12

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Discover which apps should be loaded on your smart phone or tablet to improve productivity, plus how to use and organize them. Bring a smart phone or tablet. Contact: 651-275-7308 or washcolib.org

STICKS IN STILLWATER When: Jan. 12 & 13 Where: St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater Details: One of the largest Mite Festivals in the Midwest showcasing 60 local teams. Benefit for youth hockey programs. Contact: 651-231-3111 or sticksinstillwater.com

PROTECTMN PUBLIC EVENT When: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Featured speaker Rev. Nancy Nord Bence is an ordained Lutheran pastor who felt called to join the gun reform movement in 2016 after providing pastoral care for six families struggling with the aftermath of shooting deaths. Contact: scvanow.org

CITIZEN ADVOCACY MEETING When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Where: White Bear Lake

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Where: Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Details: Learn about the design and planning of a potential garden community for the St Croix Valley area. Time for Q&A. All are welcome. Contact: 760-642-8939

29TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST When: 7-9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Celebrate Dr. King with a breakfast program featuring keynote speaker Don Lemon, of CNN. $5/ person; proceeds benefit UNCF four-year college scholarships for deserving low-income students. Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.org FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Curtis & Loretta in Concert WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 WHERE: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater

DETAILS: Benefit for the new

City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 N. Details: Hear from a panel of experts discuss effective citizen advocacy with the goal of changing Minnesota law to have an independent commission rather than legislators to redraw electoral district boundaries. Panelists include Mindy Greiling, Carol McFarlane, Ken Pentel and Barb Yarusso. Contact: lwv-wbla.org

JANUARY COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Where: Running Aces Harness Park’s “Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club,” 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Co-headliners Tommy Thompson and Jodie Maruska, hosted by K Jay. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 Day of Show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

DIVE-IN MOVIE When: 7-9:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Movie showing for the whole family at the waterpark. Free for members or with daily pass. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org

theatre featuring Minneapolis husband-and-wife folk duo “Curtis & Loretta.” Tickets $20.

CONTACT: 651-373-7026 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

BABYSITTING 101 When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Students will learn the responsibility that is needed for babysitting while gaining the required education. The class will cover child care, fi rst aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, child proofi ng, nutrition and more. $61/ members. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org

WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater, along the St. Croix River north and south of the historic lift bridge Details: Free ice cream hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Chili and coffee available for a nominal fee. Contact: wchsmn.org

LIFE UNDER THE ICE WITH JIM RUE When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Experience the tranquility of the winter

woods, learn about the upcoming winter solstice, meet staff and connect with nature. Guided experiences at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact: 651-436-5189 or www.belwin.org

OWL PROWL When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Hike through the winter woods listening for owls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 12+. Free for members; $10 nonmembers. Space limited. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPEN HOUSE When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Free indoor and outdoor activities, artmaking, ice sculpting, sled dogs, artist demos. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

GARDEN COMMUNITIES: A COLLABORATIVE WAY OF LIVING When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: North end of Kowalski’s parking lot, 4921 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Hike the paved trails along White Bear Lake; approx. 3 miles. Contact: 651-426-8593 or stpaulhike.org

NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF SENIOR AND CHRONIC CARE RESOURCES When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E Details: Free monthly presentation on topics for seniors and supporters of seniors on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Watch and discuss a video on ideas worth spreading. This month’s talk will feature Psychologist Jonathan Haidt “The Moral Roots of Liberals & Conservatives.” Free; all ages. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

NATIONAL PIE DAY & BINGO When: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Bingo, pie and prizes. $6/residents. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org

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FAMILY COURSE ON MENTAL ILLNESS When: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 23 Where: Lakeaires Elementary, 3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake Details: Free educational course that helps families gain a greater understanding of mental illness, discuss resources, build communication skills, reduce stress and fi nd support. Contact: 651-274-3078

TASTE OF THE VALLEY When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 Where: The Heights Hall and Club, 5880 Omaha Avenue North, Oak Park Heights Details: Stillwater Rotary Club fundraiser supports local charities, Tubman and Family Means. Tickets $50, includes tasting of a variety of food from a variety of local restaurants, live music, silent and live auction.

BAGS, BINGO AND BEER When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Where: Mallards on St. Croix, 101 5th Ave. S., Bayport Details: Annual 32 team bean bag tournament at noon, bingo at 1 p.m. Food and beer specials, raffles and prize drawings. Contact: greater stillwaterchamber.com

WINTER FUN AT THE CREATIVE CENTER When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: Belwin Conservancy Creative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., Afton Details: Explore Belwin’s Creative Center this winter by hiking, sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing our ungroomed trails. Guided hike at 2:30 p.m. Hot chocolate provided. Free. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake Details: Learn all about bees and the process of beekeeping. Ages 16+. $25/person. Contact: ramseycounty. us

GRAY MATTERS: DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS When: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Where: First Presbyterian Church White Bear Lake, 4821 Bloom Ave. Details: Join NAMI Minnesota to talk about risk factors, warning signs, stigma, treatment, recovery and resources for depression in older adults. Contact: 651-429-3381 or fpcwbl.org

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Centennial girls hockey placed third in the Schwan Cup holiday tournament, beating St. Paul United 4-2 in the third-place game. Summer Francis and Megan Goodreau each knocked in two goals,

Mackenna Stoterau stopped 26 shots and the penalty kill units were 5-for-5. Centennial also beat Proctor/ Hermantown 3-2 and lost to champion Blake 7-3 in the tournament. Last Friday, the Cougars

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and junior variety team scores in front of a home crowd, resulting in victory for both the junior varsity and varsity teams. “We really have a fun group of girls this season,” said Coach Tina Pierson. “Our seniors have brought great leadership and work ethic to the younger girls on the team. They are working hard each day and striving to reach their best.” JV highlights included a fi rst place fi nish on bars for senior co-captain Emma Pierson, and a second place fi nish on bars for Adyson Janacek. On floor, McKenna Keen took fi rst, and on beam, Phillips placed second. Centennial JV edged Coon Rapids by just a little more than a point, fi nishing 107.8 to 106.65. The varsity team came out more than two points ahead of Coon Rapids with a 128.525 to126.4. Baker and Noha helped the Cougars secure the fi rst-place spot with Baker fi nishing third in the all-around with a 31.725 and Noha placing fi rst with a 35.575. Coach Pierson concluded, “We are hoping to peak at the right time and end the season with several personal bests. If each of them reach their individual goals, we will reach our team goals as well.” The Cougars were on the road again compete at Park Center Saturday, Jan. 5, Next up, the cougars will cross the border to take part in the Winter Wonderland Invitational Jan. 12, held in River Falls, Wisconsin.

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The Cougars gymnastics team traveled north to Champlin Saturday, Dec.15, to take part in the Luau Invitational featuring seven teams from across the metro including Edina, Andover-Blaine, Coon Rapids, Park Center and Minneapolis Southwest. Both varsity and junior variety teams took 4th place with vault proving again to be both teams’ strongest event. Placing in the all around for junior varsity were Emilee Anderson in 4th place with a score of 25.35, and Anna Phillips in 5th place with a score of 24.6. Varsity all-around competitors included Audrey Noha in 5th place with a 34.75, Sydney Nelson in 14th place with 30.0 and Madison Baker in 15th place with a 29.45. The Cougars competed in front of a home crowd for the fi rst time this season Friday, Dec. 21, when they hosted the Champlin Park Rebels. Centennial junior varsity placed three of its gymnasts in the all around competition. Anderson took 2nd place with a 24.35, Phillips took 3rd with 23.7 and Alison Harville took 4th with a 22.6. The JV team was defeated with a combined score of 100.6 to Champlin Park’s 126.45. The varsity team also came up short with a 123 to Champlin’s 139.275. All around contributors included Noha (2nd place with a 34.95), Madison Baker (4th place with 29.4), Nelson (5th place with 29.15) and Ashlyn Macoskey (6th place with 28.9). After a short holiday break, Cougars gymnastics came back strong, posting their highest varsity

Matthew Wyffels, Centennial basketball center, contributed 18 points (including three 3-pointers), seven rebounds and strong post defense, as the Cougars handed White Bear Lake its first loss 9082 in overtime last week. The 6-4, 190-pound senior is averaging 14 points and six rebounds, shooting 50 percent overall and 40 percent on three’s, for the Cougars (6-5). He plans to continue his basketball career at Carlton College. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017

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Multiple talents of ‘crafty lefty’ propelling Cougar cagers BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial basketball team is relying heavily on Taylor McAulay, who has responded mightily to the challenge. Centennial had three Division I-bound players last year, and still had two when practices started this year, but is currently down to just one. That’s McAulay, a slender, slippery, left-handed, sharpshooting guard, signed by Drake University, who is knocking down 20.4 points per game. She tied the team record with 38 against a strong Lakeville North team in a double overtime 83-81 loss, and had 30 in a 73-52 win over Champlin Park. McAulay also averages 5.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 steals in leading the Cougars to a 5-2 record — in the absence of her 6-3 classmate Sara Stapleton, a Wisconsin Badgers recruit. “While waiting for Sara’s return to action, our whole team has stepped up their game,” coach Jill Becken said, “but Taylor has been incredible on both ends of the court.” McAulay’s role expanded

when Stapleton injured her knee on the fi rst day of basketball practice. Stapleton is expected to return sometime in January. (The other D-1 recruit the Cougars had last year was Sara’s sister Sydney, a guard now playing for South Dakota State.) "Taylor is a crafty lefty who can slither in and out of tight spaces, finish at the rim, and get out and run on the wing,” assessed Becken. “Most importantly she is an awesome teammate.” McAulay has been shooting more than any time in her career, although Centennial still spreads the ball around. The Cougars in recent years are noted for getting lots of players in the scoring column, sometimes more than a dozen. “As a team we have all had to step up our scoring and utilize each other better,” said McAulay. “Sarah Lavell has stepped up in the post, rebounding and finishing. We have had to adjust our offense with Sara being gone. We are holding our own without one of our top scorers.” The four-year starter was about to score her 1,000th point in the Roseville tournament Dec. 27-29. She averaged 13.4 points, 3.0

assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 steals as a junior. Centennial is 65-26 in those four seasons, including 24-4 last year. Willowy at 6-0 and 120 pounds, she toned up with weightlifting three times a week leading up to the season, the better to mix it up inside against contact. Always a deadly shooter, her inside game has been improving markedly, noted Nick Storm, her coach with the Minnesota Fury. Storm thinks Drake is getting a steal. “She outperformed many players going to some big-time programs,” he said, referring to this past summer. Drake coach Jennie Baranczyk said she recruited McAulay as a “versatile scorer” and “fearless” player willing to take over in the clutch. McAulay, whose mother, Kim, played basketball for St. Cloud State, is a basketballonly athlete. She got into one state tournament game for a few seconds as an eighth-grader. The Cougars haven’t been back since. They had a great chance last year but were upset in the section semifinals by Park Center in overtime. Currently ranked No. 11,

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they should be in the running again for a shot at state with Stapleton back in the post. “We want to get back to that

section championship game, but we are taking it one game at a time,” McAulay said.

Cougar cagers’ surge includes upset of White Bear BY BRUCE STRAND SPORT CONTRIBUTOR

In a three-game stretch before and after New Year’s, the Centennial basketball team showed how far it has come in one season. The Cougars captured the Bethel University tournament title defeating Roseville Area 60-56 and Bloomington Jefferson 55-48 on Dec. 27-28 — then handed No. 11 ranked White Bear Lake its first loss 90-82 in overtime on Jan. 2. Top-ranked Park Center pummeled the Cougars 80-53 on Jan. 4 but their record is 6-5 on the heels of a 5-22 season last winter. Coach David Frasier praised his team’s defense for the win over White Bear Lake even though it was a high-scoring game. “It was a good team victory. We played our best team defense of the year to date. Our game plan worked on how we wanted to play him,” Frasier said, referring to the Bears 6-8 center Jeremy Beckler, who was held to 11. Regulation time ended 71-71. The Bears (9-1) have topped 90 three times this year. The Cougars were red-hot from three-point range, sinking 13 of 27. Especially on-target was senior guard Ricky Eason, who tallied 31 points, shooting 11-for16 overall and 7-for-9 on three’s. LISA SIDDONS | SUBMITTED

Centennial’s Max Waldvogel crowds Mathias Beck of the Bears on the baseline.

Carter Anderson added 20 points and Matthew Wyffels 18. Against Roseville, Wyffels sank 21 points, Anderson 15 and Eason 11. Against Jefferson in the Bethel finals, Anderson hit 14 points, Wyffels 13 and Eason 11. “The team really improved over the two games,” Frasier said after the Bethel tourney victory.“They each played different styles, which will help us develop for future opponents.”

Centennial icemen mired in losing streak Centennial boys hockey is trying to snap out of slump, with seven losses and a tie in the last eight games. At the Schwan Cup after Christmas, the Cougars lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 3-2, tied Burnsville 2-2 and lost to HillMurray 4-1. After New Year’s, they dropped conference games to Maple Grove 2-1 and Andover 3-1. Henry Bartle and Joshua Hermes lead the Cougars (4-9-1) in goals with eight each. Bruce Strand

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Cougar girls 3-2 over break; McAulay passes 1,000 Centennial senior guard Taylor McAulay went over the 1,000-point marker while the Cougar girls won three of five games over the holiday break. McAulay, averaging 19.2 points, poured in 36 points, including No. 1,000, as the Cougars beat Robbinsdale Cooper 60-53 in the semifinals of the Roseville Holiday Tournament. The Cougars had beaten Eagan 73-36 in the first round with Jodi Anderson scoring 18 points and Sarah Lavell 15. In the finals, No. 8 ranked Roseville nipped No. 11 Centennial 44-41. Anderson had 14 points and McAulay 11. After New Years, the Cougars (8-4) tripped White Bear Lake 71-56 as McAulay netted 19 points, Lavell 18 and Anderson 14, then lost a conference game to Park Center 75-61. The Pirates are 9-2 with seven straight wins. Lavell sank a career-high 24 in the game. Grace Johnson added 11 and Mady Sanders 10. Bruce Strand

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Centennial’s Sarah Lavell (42) and Cate Flynn double team Roseville’s Jayda Johnston.

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The Cougars had a sign ready for Taylor McAulay when she got her 1,000th career point.

Cast your vote if you think Lino Lakes man should be ‘North America’s Top Snowmobiler’ BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

There’s a 54-year-old Lino Lakes salesman who resumed his lifelong passion of snowmobiling the past couple years — after a 20-year distraction caused by five hockey-playing kids. And suddenly Tom Kallman has gotten himself into an online contest called “North America’s Top Snowmobiler” sponsored by Ski-Doo. The personable sportsman is off to a good start and needs your vote to stay in contention. “It’s probably a publicity stunt by Ski-Doo more than anything,” he said. “They look for volunteers from across North America to compete, and put it online for fans to vote. It probably doesn’t mean much to the general public, but I’ve found that it’s a pretty big deal to snowmobilers. I didn’t know how big it was before I got in.” Kallman noticed a Ski-Doo ad asking “Are you North American’s Top Snowmobiler?” on Instagram while following a friend making a cross country motorcycle trip. He submitted a brief bio and must have impressed someone. “Supertrax Media called,” he reports, “and said ‘We consider you to be one of our top 16,’ and asked me to send a video and an action photo.” The first round consisted of eight twoman contests, with fans voting on each. Kallman was matched with a Wyoming sledder and won handily. Voting for the second round is under way. He now faces a Canadian in the quarterfinals. The overall winner gets a new Ski-Doo, CKMP mountain riding snowmobile trip and $2,500 worth of riding equipment. You can view Kallman’s bio and video, and all the others, at www. supertraxmag.com/nats, and cast a vote

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if you’d like. As of press deadline, over 30,000 votes had been cast. The voters seem to have picked up on Kallman’s passion for their sport. “The smiles and giggles inside your helmet when you pin that throttle or jump a drift. There’s nothing like it,” Kallmam coos, on his bio. He also relates how he and his brother take “hard-core sledders” and a group from his church on excursions in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. His video — self-directed and filmed, on his cell phone camera propped on a tripod — shows him discussing snowmobiling, with 130 snowmobile magazines spread out on a table in

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front of him. He never discarded them, because he wants information readily available on any used machine he or friends may want to buy. Kallman, who sells office products, noticed that some of the other guys have gotten a boost from their local newspaper. “The Canadian guy has gotten a lot of local publicity,” he said. So he figured he’d ask the Quad community press about that. A huge tribe of relatives in California has helped his cause. His wife, Elizabeth, comes from a family of seven so there are dozens of nieces, nephews and in-laws out there. “They are not snowmobilers, but they vote!” Kallman said. His wife, he added, is pretty good at mobilizing her friends as well. Kallman grew up in Zimmerman. He played hockey for Elk River, and briefly for Bethel College. He started snowmobiling at age 8. He currently owns a 1999 Ski-Doo, 2007 Arctic Cat and a new Polaris that was a gift from Elizabeth this year. He has never raced, as some of the other North America’s Top Snowmobilers have. He’s noticed that the 20-somethings in the contest include nifty racing footage in their videos. All he’s got is one somewhat blurry photo

jumping a drift. Tom and Elizabeth have five kids. Jesse and Nicolette are in their 20s with jobs. The triplets, Dylan and sisters Chloe and Blaise, are sophomores in college. “Five kids in hockey financially pulled me away from snowmobiling, but we are empty-nesters now,” he said. All of them played hockey on the youth teams and/or Junior Gold. Chloe briefly played varsity. Dad spent a lot of time at hockey rinks the last two decades. “One year I had four kids on four different teams. One year I coached three different teams,” Kallman recalled. He tried to bribe his kids. “I had a standing offer that if they quit hockey, I would buy them a snowmobile. It’s cheaper! None of them did. But team sports are good, too, so I would never discourage that.” His wife, a southern California native he met at Bethel and took snowmobiling on their first date, is the only non-sledder in the family. “She doesn’t like Minnesota winters, and she always says that once she can retire she’s going back to California for winters and I can stay here and snowmobile.”

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Dec 20 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included Dec. 6 council meeting minutes, claims and bills and financial reports about cash balances and the fund summary-budget to actual. • Approved the Minnesota State High School Section 4AAA Softball Tournament dates. This gives the league permission to use Lexington Memorial Park on the following dates: May 20, 21, 23, 28 and 30. The fields are of great use due to their location, lights, concessions, field dimensions, scoreboards and the manageable entrance to the game. • Approved the 2019 residential recycling agreement between Anoka County and the city of Lexington. The agreement includes a fi xed funding base of $10,000 for each municipality and $5 per household that the city will receive from the state of Minnesota to encourage recycling and waste reduction. The 2019 municipal recycling goal is 215 pounds per person

for single family households (up to four units) and 160 pounds per person for multiunit households (five units or more). • Discussed temporary minor subdivision for Ephesians at Lexington apartments. This will allow the developer, 89 Lexington LLC, to get the fi nances they need in order to get residents in the building. A current construction loan problem between two different banks is making this solution necessary. • Approved an established polling place for 2019, which will remain Lexington City Hall. The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Jan 3 meeting: • Officially swore in Mayor Mark Kurth, Council Member John Hughes and Council Member Kim DeVries. • Approved the consent agenda, which included Dec. 20 council meeting minutes and claims and bills dealing with payroll, general fund and liquor payment, credit card payments and Centennial Lakes Police payment. • Approved a resolution naming of appointees

for 2019. This names the official points of contacts for the city of lexington’s fire protection, attorney, auditor, building inspector, cable commission, accountant, engineer, park board, planning commission, etc. • Adopted the 2019 fee schedule. This includes fees for licenses, late fee penalties and investigation of applicants and administrative penalties. Examples of licenses and permits are as follows; construction, liquor, traffic regulations, public protection, zoning, platting, property management, public right of way, etc. • Approved a resolution establishing procedures relating to compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the internal revenue code. “The Internal Revenue Service has issued final Treasury Regulations Section 1.103-18 dealing with reimbursement bonds proceeds, which would include proceeds of the city’s bonds to be used to reimburse the city for any project expenditure paid by the city prior to the time of the issuance of those bonds,” • Authorized signatories from Mayor Mark Kurth, Vice Mayor John Hughes, City

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 8000 block of I-35E Dec. 25. Upon further investigation, the passenger was arrested and booked into jail on a warrant. The driver was issued a citation for a traffic violation. • An officer was requested to check on a vehicle parked on the side of the road in the 6000 block of Otter Lake Road, where the driver was possibly dumping something illegally on Dec. 25. The vehicle was legally parked, and police found that the driver was not engaged in any criminal activity. • A resident from the 400 block of Forsham Lake Drive requested extra patrol after his holiday lights were cut and damaged Dec. 25. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer was dispatched to a suspicious activity complaint in the 6400 block of Langer Lane Dec. 25. The caller said she could smell cologne in her home. The home was checked, and nothing was found. • Officers located three vehicles in a school parking lot after hours in the 400 block of Elm Street Dec. 27. The vehicles were advised to leave the property. • Officers responded to a noise complaint from the 7800 block of Marilyn Drive Dec. 27. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a male who had just plowed his driveway. • Officers responded to a complaint about an ATV that was driving on private property in the 6300 block of Fawn Lane Dec. 27. The owner of the ATV was located and given a warning for trespassing. • An officer stopped a vehicle

for driving with a license plate light out in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Dec. 27. A driver and passenger were subsequently arrested for fi fth-degree drug possession. • An officer located a vehicle in the ditch in the 500 block of I-35W Dec. 28. The officer stood by until a private tow was able to remove the vehicle. • The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the State Patrol responded to a possible personal injury accident in the 100 block of I-35W Dec. 28. After further investigation, one adult male was arrested by the State Patrol for DWI. The vehicle was towed from the scene. • Officers responded to a call about a neighbor dispute in the 600 block of River Birch Place Dec. 29. Both parties were encouraged to try Mediation Services of Anoka County to solve the problem.

• An officer responded to a report of fi reworks in the 6400 block of Blackberry Court Dec. 31. The officer checked the area, but the fi reworks had stopped.

• Officers responded to Lino Lakes Dec. 29 after a Lino Lakes squad struck a deer. There were no injuries and the damage to the squad car was minimal. • Officers were dispatched to Lexington Dec. 30 on report of a physical domestic. Police arrived and spoke with all parties involved. An adult male was subsequently arrested for domestic assault. • Officers observed a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Dec. 30. Police stopped the vehicle and determined the driver’s license was cancelled inimical to public safety. The driver was allowed to have a licensed driver drive him from the scene, and a formal complaint was fi led to charge the driver with the violation.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the area of Firebarn Road and Lake Drive in Circle Pines Dec. 26 on report of a property damage accident. There were no injuries. • Police responded to a delayed hit-and-run property damage accident that occurred in the 10 block of East Road in Circle Pines Dec. 29. Upon arrival, officers determined a vehicle had struck a mailbox and caused about $100 in damage. Evidence was collected from the scene and there are no suspects at this time.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF 4-plex catches fire New Year’s Eve At 2:24 p.m. Dec. 31 the Centennial Lakes Police Department was dispatched to the 10 block of Shady Way in Circle Pines on a report of a fire. The first arriving officer encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from an attached garage at a four-plex townhome. Police confirmed everyone was out of the home and began evacuating the attached units. Firefighters from Centennial Fire, SBM Fire, Lexington Fire and the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department responded and began firefighting operations. The fire was contained before it could spread to the attached units, and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation by CFD. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family. From press release

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species is the snowy owl, a visitor from the far north that often ventures south in the winters, hunting waterfowl and rodents in wide open fields. These pure white arctic denizens can be spotted hunting in farm fields or perched high above roadways, sometimes even in urban areas. The Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport usually attracts one or two snowy owls each year— to them, the flat airfields resemble their home in the Canadian wilderness. They don’t seem bothered by the human air traffic, but owls and other wildlife in airport areas have been known to cause harm both to aircraft and to the animals. Many airports employ people just to keep wildlife away from the runways, and in some places, remotely controlled drones are being tested for the same purpose. However, the MSP aircraft-viewing area, located on Cargo Road in Bloomington, is a reliable place to find a snowy owl most years. Some of the most difficult owls to fi nd are the tiny northern saw-whet owls and screech owls. These birds often take refuge in tree cavities, and have incredible camouflage that makes them difficult to spot. However, they can be found in almost every region of the state, including the Twin Cities metro. Those who journey to northern Minnesota in the winter might have the benefit of encountering rarer visitors to the state. Sax-Zim Bog, located a half hour from Cloquet, is well known for regular sightings of the impressive great gray owls, northern hawk owls, and boreal owls. Although few and far between, rural fields in the southern half of the state can sometimes yield sightings of short-eared owls. These owls can be found in the state’s northern reaches during the breeding season. They prefer to hunt in daylight, and can be often seen perching on fences and posts near open grassland. The “ears” on this species refers to two tiny feather tufts on either side of its

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head, which are often too small to see. Since owls are such stealthy creatures, it’s more likely to hear one than see one. Great horned owls call to each other in a stuttered series of deep hoots. Some say the echoing call of a barred owl sounds like the phrase “who cooks for you?” repeated twice. Northern saw-whet owls, meanwhile, have a high-pitched, flutelike call said to resemble the sound of a saw sharpening. In addition to the vocalizations from owls themselves, clues from other birds can sometimes

lead to owl sightings. Crows are famous for their feuds with owls; a loud chorus of cawing can be a sign that a local flock has detected the threat of an owl somewhere nearby. The smaller northern saw-whet owls have proportional enemies: flocks of agitated black-capped chickadees will sometimes indicate the presence of these small raptors. While the cold keeps many of us indoors this time of year, a little extra attention even on the freeway can result in a sighting of one of Minnesota’s owl species this winter.

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“I enjoy theater because it gives powerful stories a chance to be told in a way unlike any other, and it can leave a lasting impression on an audience.” Alex Cavegn In order to attend the summer program, students must audition. Auditions include performing a classical monologue, contemporary monologue and 32 bars of a song. Cavegn recently ventured into the fi lm world when he played a role in a short fi lm, “The Last Day of School,” which was fi lmed at a high school in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. The fi lm tells the story of Kelly, a mother who makes a choice that changes the lives of her son Caleb and his classmate Tony and explores two paths: one of apathy that results in tragedy, and the other of kindness which results in friendship. Cavegn plays Tony, an outsider and a loner. “The fi lm is a connecting point for those who haven’t felt the immediate Alex Cavegn, of Lino Lakes, is a junior at St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts. impact of gun violence with those who have, uniting people and inspiring change,” he explained. Fight Directors. The fi lm is written and directed by After he graduates from high Clara Davies. According to IMDb, the school, Cavegn hopes to attend fi lm is slated to be released next week, Savannah College of Art and Design Jan. 15. in Georgia in to pursue a bachelor’s Cavegn has been a Minnesota State degree in acting. One Act competitor and was a section finalist for Minnesota High School Editor Shannon Granholm can be League state speech tournament in reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ the humorous category in 2017 and presspubs.com. 2018. He also recently received his certification in unarmed stage combat through the Society of American

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“AQUAMAN” (PG-13) [SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI VIOLENCE AND ACTION AND SOME LANGUAGE] — While a vindictive naval pirate, treasure hunter and mercenary (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) seeks revenge against Aquaman (Jason Momoa), whose mother (Nicole Kidman) was Queen of Atlantis and his human father (Temuera Morrison) a Maine lighthouse keeper, for letting his father (Michael Beach) die on a Russian prototype, stealth, nuclear submarine in 1985 in this colorful, action-packed star-dotted (Djimon Hounsou, John Rhys-Davies, Randall Park, Graham James McTavish, Dolph Lundgren and Julie Andrews), 3D, 143-minute, James Wan sci-fi film, the reluctant underwater king joins forces with his longtime advisor (Willem Dafoe) and an Atlantean warrior princess (Amber Heard) to stop his powerhungry half-brother (Patrick Wilson) and the rulers of the seven kingdoms from waging war on humans with the help of a powerful, sacred trident.

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“BIRD BOX” (R) [VIOLENCE, BLOODY IMAGES, LANGUAGE AND BRIEF SEXUALITY] [NETFLIX ONLY] — After thousands commit suicide when looking at a mysterious, supernatural, deadly force the in this dark, creative, post-apocalyptic, star-dotted (Pruitt Taylor Vince, Parminder Nagra and Rebecca Pidgeon), 124-minute thriller based on Josh Malerman’s novel, a pregnant artist (Sandra Bullock) witnesses the death of her sister (Sarah Paulson), ends up in a house with other survivors and tries to protect two children (Julian Edwards and Vivian Lyra Blair) while they head blindfolded down river seeking safety.

“THE TRIBES OF PALOS VERDES” (R) [DRUG USE, LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT AND SOME SEXUAL CONTENT] [DVD ONLY] — A down-to-earth emotionally-driven, star-dotted (Alicia Silverstone, Joely Fisher, Elisabeth Röhm and Goran Visnjic), 104-minute film based on Joy Nicholson’s 1997 novel in which tensions ensue and relationships are strained in this dysfunctional family when a cardiologist (Justin Kirk) and his depressionprone wife (Jennifer Garner) move from Michigan to California and their 16-year-old fraternal twins (Maika Monroe and Cody Fern) are forced to deal with the crumbling marriage of their parents while trying to fit in everywhere else. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding p films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewal Scha dewal who has been a Twin Cities film critic Schadewald, sinc nce ce 1986. 198 1998 To see more of her film reviews, log on since to to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com ww ww

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Anoka County wins two awards During its annual conference, held Dec. 2-4 in Bloomington, the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) recognized Anoka County for its outstanding work on a pair of initiatives. Awards were given to counties that displayed valuable innovations and improvements in county government. One AMC County Achievement Award was presented to Anoka County for its Chemical Health and Heroin Initiative. In 2016, six separate heroin overdoses occurred in Anoka County within a 12-hour period. Two of the six ended in death. Following these tragedies, Anoka County took action to mitigate future overdoses and deaths. Three forums were organized to educate on the dangers of heroin, other opiates and prescription painkillers. Feedback collected at these forums led to the creation of the Chemical Health and Heroin Initiative. Three workgroups were established. These workgroups engaged with community partners to provide education, support and prevention around the current drug crisis. “We are honored to be recognized with an AMC award for our Chemical Health and Heroin Initiative,” said Rhonda Sivarajah, Anoka County Board chair. “This initiative focuses on saving lives. If we have an engaged community that’s informed about the

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Anoka County officials accept an Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Achievement Award for Anoka County’s Chemical Health and Heroin Initiative. From left: Jerry Pederson, Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health director; Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte; Jonelle Hubbard, Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services director; Rhonda Sivarajah, Anoka County Board chair; Cindy Cesare, Anoka County Human Services division manager; Anoka County commissioners Jim Kordiak, Julie Braastad, Mike Gamache, Robyn West and Matt Look; Anoka County Administrator Jerry Soma; Susan Morris, 2018 AMC president.

dangers of opiates, we can hopefully prevent drug abuse and drug-related fatalities.” The county secured a second AMC County Achievement Award for the Anoka County Library VolunTeen Program. Beginning in 2016, Anoka County Library staff reimagined the library’s longstanding teen volunteer program from the ground up, using best practices from the youth development and afterschool fields to infuse quality into its program. This revamp resulted in a youth-focused

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volunteer program. In 2015, prior to the program redesign, just four of 16 teens worked consistent hours in all three summer months at the pilot library. After changes were implemented, 19 of 21 teens logged consistent hours all summer long, only one of whom had volunteered previously, showing that the VolunTeen program changes both attracted and better retained teen volunteers. “Our library staff worked hard to improve the VolunTeen program,

because they saw the value in having engaged teen volunteers,” Anoka County Commissioner Mike Gamache said. “The teens certainly aid our staff during the busy summer months, and now they get more out of the experience through social and emotional learning activities, and a personal project component that was just introduced this year. We’re excited to receive this award.” From press release

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Life Time Fitness suggests coming up with unique New Year’s resolutions. Here are some suggestions: • Finding freedom through improved movement: “While weight loss goals are always a focus, the integration of some simple stretches and a dailynightly routine can help people who have issues with simple things such as climbing stairs and make their lives significantly easier,” said Gary Ross, of Life Time Fitness Charlotte. • Reduce stress by exercising outside: “Getting outside allows you to clear your head and soak in the sounds of nature (or city life) without the constant distraction of technology. Studies have shown that connecting with nature reduces stress levels, and winter running can be surprisingly peaceful,” said Rebekah Mayer, national run program manager. • Buy an outfit you want to fit into: “There’s something special about feeling good in what you wear. Instead of making a resolution to lose 10 pounds, why don’t you buy an outfit you want to wear or pull out your favorite outfit in your closet you used to love and use that as your measurement? Instead of tracking the scale, track your weekly try on ... Keep fi xing your diet and hitting the gym until those buttons button, or that zipper zips,” said Marie Urban, regional group training coordinator. • Sign up for a race or fitness event: “Setting a fitness event as a New Year’s resolution helps because you have a specific date by which you’re trying to achieve something. It’s a SMART goal: specific, measurable, attainable and realistic. Physical challenges like races or a fitness event help with your overall well-being, health and fitness goals because to train or to be successful at the event, you need to change your diet and exercise plan. Doing this will help attack some of those underlying goals you’re trying to achieve, but it’s more fun and gives you something else to think about other than diet,” Urban said. • Group/family resolutions: “Many families use takeout or pizza night as their treat. For your New Year’s resolution, do the opposite. Instead of ordering out, which is often very unhealthy and increases your waist line, have a night in with your family cooking something healthy together. Pizza night turns into playing chef with your new recipes. Let the kids pick a meal that is high in protein and has healthy complex carbs and healthy fats. It’ll not only help you save money and get healthier, but fun times in the kitchen brings families together and teaches them something too,” Urban said. Submitted by Life Time Fitness

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SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz presents a $10,000 check for the KS95 for Kids Radiothon to Ryan, Dez and Crisco from the KS95 Morning Show.

SPIRE sponsors Clouds Choir SPIRE Credit Union was a proud sponsor of the sixth annual Clouds Choir for a Cause Dec. 14. The event is the capstone to the KS95 for Kids Radiothon benefiting Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and the Children’s Research Fund. During the event, SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz, a Lino Lakes resident and former Lino councilman, presented a check on behalf of SPIRE for $10,000. Held in the main rotunda of Mall of America, the Clouds Choir for a Cause is made up of thousands of volunteers from across Minnesota and Wisconsin who sing a song written by Zach Sobiech. Sobiech passed away in 2013 at age 17 due to a rare bone cancer, osteosarcoma. He wrote “Clouds” as a way to say goodbye to his friends and family. The song later became a topselling song on iTunes, Spotify and Billboard. KS95 has produced its radiothon for 20 years and raised more than $600,000 in 2018. SPIRE also has had a longstanding relationship with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and raises money for the organization though the Credit Unions for Kids program. From press release

Wholesome Health Open House Wholesome Health in Centerville will host an open house from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan.

24, with the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce. Community members are invited to tour the facility, meet the trainers and enter a drawing. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 2:30 p.m. Those who attend are invited to join a class at 4 p.m., but space is limited. Wholesome Health is located at 1871 Main St.

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never returned. “They are two peas in a pod. They always go off together, but they come back together,” Suzanne explained. When Marley went missing, Suzanne said that was the third time the dogs had run off in November, and they had been experimenting with different monitors and ways to keep the dogs in the yard. Marley is a rescue. Before she was in a foster home, she was rescued from an Indian reservation in Wisconsin. A family friend of the Ericksons adopted Marley for their son who has disabilities, but when they were given the news that their son had cancer, they knew they couldn’t keep her and had to fi nd her a new home. The Ericksons took in Marley when she was around 5 months old. Marley’s absence has really started to take a toll on the family. Over a week ago, Scott experienced his fi rst seizure and was rushed to the emergency room. While at the hospital, he had another seizure. “My husband and I are both really upset about Marley,” Suzanne said, adding doctors were not able to pinpoint a cause of the seizure. Although Scott is back home now trying different medications, he is unable to drive, and Suzanne hasn’t been able to get out and look for Marley, because she is busy taking care of Scott. Thankfully, that is where strangers and volunteers come in. Suzanne said she is incredibly grateful for all The Retrievers has done to bring Marley home. The Retrievers, founded in March 2014, is an all-volunteer team that offers tools, experience and expertise to help rescues and individuals find their lost dogs. Diane Harvey, a volunteer with the group, said the last sighting of Marley was back on Dec. 20 in Ham Lake and she has not been seen since. Harvey said oftentimes The Retrievers has successfully reunited owners with their lost dogs, even if they

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Marley was rescued from an Indian reservation in Wisconsin. Marley was last spotted Dec. 20 in Ham Lake.

have been missing for months. “Marley has got to be pretty cold, hungry and scared right now,” Suzanne said holding back tears. “Everyone has been great. It has been posted on the Nextdoor app and people have been sending really good messages.” She added, “It seems like everybody in our area is on the lookout for her, it’s amazing. The amount of effort The Retrievers have put in. It is an amazing organization and I can’t say enough about all of the effort they have put in.” Marley has a microchip and was wearing a collar when she went missing. She is described as a “sweet girl,” but is often afraid of people trying to grab her. If you see Marley, you are asked to not catch or chase her, but report the sighting by calling 612590-7165. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Scott Erickson can often be spotted out in the yard with Nala, an Australian shepherd mix, and Marley.

Minnesota awarded federal grant to coordinate early learning systems Minnesota announced a $4.7 million federal grant to help build an even better early learning landscape for children and families Jan. 2. Families across Minnesota will now have access to more early learning support than ever before, thanks to increased funding. “Ensuring every child has a great start to their education and life has been Gov. Mark Dayton’s and my goal these past eight years,” said Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. “Adding more programs brings more options to families. This new federal grant allows us to continue engaging stakeholders across Minnesota to

better align, track and fund programs. The grant will help us streamline and simplify services for easier use, which will help families find programs, help providers administer programs and, ultimately, help kids learn and grow.” The $4.7 million preschool development grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow Minnesota to address suggestions from a recent report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor. The Minnesota Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, along with the Children’s Cabinet, will study and plan for how to best coordinate policies, programs and

resources across departments. Grant funding will be used to conduct a statewide needs assessment with stakeholder and community feedback, take a comprehensive look at multiagency data systems for early learning programs and build a strategic plan to better coordinate Minnesota’s early care and education system. The grant will last for one year, after which Minnesota will be eligible to apply for an implementation grant to execute the plan created after a year of planning. Sarah McJames, program director at Room for Growing Child Care Center in Forest Lake, knows well the

complications that arise from using multiple programs, and is excited to see continued improvements in funding early learning. “We’re a small child care center, so it’s just me navigating the paperwork, forms, dates and requirements for our families who get support,” said McJames. “Each year, figuring out funding gets easier, but I know we could be working together even better for our students. I am glad that we’ll be able to come together over the next year to help make improvements and bring our experience to decisions.” From press release

Warm temps spur training opportunities With the warm temperatures the week of Dec. 17-21, the Centennial Fire District held an ice rescue training on Peltier Lake. The drill included the ice rescue of a victim who has fallen through thin ice. Various techniques were practiced to gain access to the victim and to get the patient to the shore as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of the rescuers and use of the right personal protective equipment is also an important consideration.

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Chief Harlan Lundstrom volunteers to be the first victim. Here he waits to be removed by rescue crews.

A roof ladder is used to remove the victim from open water by sliding it under the victim and then lifting/ hauling from water. The rescuer is firefighter Adam Montain and the victim is Captain Kevin Stewart.

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The haul team pulls the rapid deployment craft to shore after the victim is removed from the open water. Rescuer is firefighter Zach Seraphine, victim is Chief Harlan Lundstrom.