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Neighbors flock into action to save swan
Shoreview man charged with 5 counts for CLPD attack BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
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An injured swan now has a chance to make a full recovery after Circle Pines neighbors, a retired DNR conservation officer, and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) took swift action in the middle of a snowstorm. “My neighbors and myself are all huge nature lovers,” Janelle Peterson explained. Peterson received a text from her neighbor Nancy Jannik the morning of Jan. 14. Jannik wanted to know what was out on Golden Lake. “She knew that I would probably be able to identify it because I am kind of a bird nerd,” Peterson explained. Peterson grabbed her binoculars and quickly spotted a whole family of swans, two adults and five juveniles. She grabbed her camera and headed out her door to take some photos of the birds. While she was sitting on the shore taking photos, she realized something was wrong. “I started studying them and trying to figure out what the deal was … I could tell that something was wrong with one of the juveniles’ leg or foot.” Peterson called the WRC in Roseville, and a volunteer told her she would try to find someone to help catch the swan, but she wasn’t sure how quickly they would be able to get there due to poor road conditions. Peterson called neighbor Della Stevens to see if she could help, and they both kept an eye on the swans in the meantime. Peterson’s 16-year-old daughter Anna helped keep a lookout too. Peterson said she got even more worried for the swan when she noticed a fox running around on the SEE SAVE SWAN, PAGE 6
A 51-year-old man from Shoreview has been charged with five counts (four felonies and one gross misdemeanor) after he allegedly shot out the window of a squad vehicle parked at a police station. The Anoka County Attorney's Office has charged Donald Raymond Guse with five counts, which include: driveby shooting, reckless discharge of a firearm within a municipality, fleeing police in a motor vehicle, second-degree driving while impaired and first-degree criminal damage to property. According to the criminal complaint, at 7:09 p.m. Jan. 10, officers from the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) were inside the station in Circle Pines when they heard what was thought to be a gunshot outside. Officers went outside to check the area and observed that a bullet had been fired into the driver's side window of one of the squad cars parked next to the building. The projectile that hit the window ricocheted from the squad car to the glass door of the building, causing it to shatter. The criminal complaint states that officers went back inside to review surveillance video from the exterior of the building, which showed a white
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Brad Johnson, a retired DNR conservation officer, helps an injured juvenile swan on Golden Lake in Circle Pines.
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Ephesians 2nd phase introduced LEXINGTON — The City Council will consider a preliminary plat, planned unit development (PUD) and the vacation of DuWayne Avenue for the second phase of Ephesians at Lexington at its Feb. 4 meeting. Circle Pines residents Tim and Karen Harmsen, owners of Dinkytown Rentals LLC, propose to build a 39-unit market rate apartment complex to redevelop the parcels located at 8951, 8953
and 8955 DuWayne Avenue. The three parcels are currently occupied by three apartment buildings totaling 16 units, known as Lexington Lakes Apartments. The first phase of the development, located at 8927 Syndicate Ave., has 89 units. The Planning Commission heard a presentation from Glen Rank, real estate manager at Dinkytown Rentals, and held a public hearing Jan. 12. There was no public comment. “We brought beauty to an
area that was considered blighted by many (with phase one),” Rank explained. “The existing buildings had been unmaintained before we took over and has been problematic to neighbors and authorities.” Rank added that the new building is designed to “fit effortlessly” into the existing campus. “It will be the same modern, upscale living,” he said. Rank noted that the current proposal has been downsized to SEE EPHESIANS AT LEXINGTON, PAGE 7
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Returning Centennial School Board Member Chris Bettinger and new members Sue Linser and Stephanie Carlson (not pictured) took the oath of office at the Jan. 4 meeting, which was held remotely.
Dietz said students in kindergarten, first grade and second grade will return to in-person learning beginning Tuesday, Jan. 26. Students in third, fourth and fifth grades will return to in-person learning beginning Monday, Feb. 8. For more information, visit isd12.org/covid-19information/elementaryreturn-school-faq • Approved a 2% salary increase for school board members for 2021
with a 5-1 vote (Board Member Tom Knisely voted no). Timm said the last time school board members’ salaries were increased was in 2014. “This is something that I think we need to look at. We have been very conservative over the years, partly because in levy years we didn’t want to go to the voters and say we increased our salaries, so we want you to increase everybody else’s,� she said. “I feel
pretty strongly about this ‌ At this point even with a 2% increase, we are still going to be at the bottom of our peer districts.� The board approved the increase, but rounded numbers slightly in an effort to make it a bit easier for payroll. The stipends will be: $ 5,700/ year for chair; $ 5,500 for clerk, $ 5,100 for treasurer and $4,900 for directors. • Held an annual review of policies. Executive Assistant to the
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The report will review the basis behind a stormwater utility and its advantages as well as existing stormwater utility rates in communities of similar size. The report will also propose a utility system methodology and rate structure to meet the city's anticipated stormwater program costs. The proposal also includes a public education/awareness meeting and the preparation of an informational brochure.
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The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Jan. 11 meeting: • Approved a list of annual appointments for 2021, some of which include: Council Member Dale Stoesz as acting mayor; Quad Community Press as legal newspaper; BakerTilly as fiscal agent; Anoka County as assessor; WSB as city engineer; Redpath & Company as city auditor; TimeSaver Inc. as secretarial services. • Appointed Jessica Crowe to the vacant public safety record technician position. Crowe will start Feb. 1 at an hourly rate of pay of $26.15. •Held a public hearing to consider the first reading of an ordinance vacating Oaks of Lino Park property. The Park Board recommended the council vacate the Oaks of Lino undeveloped trail corridor located between 992 and 998 Aspen Lane. The platting of the adjacent Preserve at Lino Lakes in 2013 and Saddle Club in 2015 established a developed trail system in the immediate vicinity and the Oaks of Lino Park is no longer consistent with the current Parks, Greenway and Trail System Plan. There was no public comment. • Denied a setback variance for a deck at 842 Lois Lane. • Authorized WSB to prepare a stormwater utility feasibility study, not to exceed $19,800 in cost. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained the intent of the stormwater utility is to create a dedicated funding source for costs associated with maintaining the city’s stormwater infrastructure.
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Ice fishing
ishing on area lakes is in full swing. As hardcore fisherman are driving snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs on the ice, there is still a warning that the ice is not safe enough for automobiles. Many lakes had open water for weeks after the initial freeze, especially those that had disrupted ice from barge or boat traffic. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources although no ice is 100% safe, the general guidelines for ice fishing or general walking is 4 inches; for snowmobiles and ATV’s 5-7 inches; for small automobiles 8-12 inches; and for a medium pickup truck 1215 inches. If you’re unsure whether a lake is safe and frozen, don’t go. Seek expert advice before going out on a frozen lake. Most lakes have known danger areas like channels, bridges, natural springs and rock bars. Ice thickness can also vary Publisher’s from day to day. Always play it safe. My grandfather had a little View four-man ice shack that was more like a two-man. He told stories of Carter Johnson spear fishing monster pike but I never had the opportunity. On a lake l k in i Cambridge C b id I once joined a neighbor in his spear shack. The completely dark shack makes the water look like a high definition TV set, and the hole is cut to a 40-50 TV size. The water and ice are the only source of light, giving a luminescent panoramic view of the lake bottom and whatever swims into view. It was a totally unique ice fishing experience as decoys were used to attract fish to be speared. With so much activity on the lakes by people cross country skiing, snowshoeing, kite snowboarding, snowmobiling and ice boating, it’s key to be aware of your surroundings. Remember, ice fisherman can have tip ups around them. When setting up to fish, give your neighbor room and don’t drill too close. As with any time you’re in nature, remember to leave no trace. Pack out everything you come in with. The ice fishing hole is not a trash can. Your beer cans, cigarette butts, wrappers and fishing line will wash up on a shore line and people have to spend a lot of time picking it up. Vaccines A number of friends have received the COVID-19 vaccine, most of them in the healthcare or public safety profession. They said it is just like other vaccinations they’ve had. One mentioned a mild headache and another mentioned a slight fever for a few hours. What a relief to hear that many of our local care centers and nursing home staff and residents, police and fireman, have been vaccinated with the first round. The vaccine rollout for everyone else in Minnesota has been slow. In the pages of our paper, we see too many obituaries that have come much too soon because of this virus. Let’s keep doing our part for those around us and the local economy when out by wearing a mask, washing hands and keeping social distance. We will get through this. Supporting local business Throughout the pandemic, our family has tried to order take out a couple times a week and have dined in occasionally as well. Restaurants and local business have really struggled and may for a while longer as they continue to try to navigate this pandemic. If you have any concerns while dining out, please share them directly with the restaurant’s owner or manager in person or in a letter or private e-mail. The is not a normal time for local businesses. Many of our restaurants are short-staffed and may not be able to provide the high level of service they once did. The same is true for other types of small businesses. Putting a bad review out to your friends and family can really hurt and even put them out of business. Give the owner or manager a chance to make it right rather than spewing a grievance around. You can even consider a call to a chamber of commerce or Better Business Bureau. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in: • Blaine • Circle Pines • Lexington • Lino Lakes
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ases of COVID-19 here in Minnesota remain high, as is the need for hospital beds, including Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds for the most critical patients. With a predicted influx of COVID-19 cases from the holiday season, the situation could get worse. You can chart bed usage on the Department of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Response Page at: mn.gov/covid19/ data/responseprep/responsecapacity.jsp On Jan. 4, the Movers & number of total ICU beds in Minnesota Shakers was noted as 1,212, with a total of 1080 Kristi Trussell of those beds in use. It goes without saying i that h this hi iis not the time to need intensive care. Still, doctors are continuing to see patients who are ignoring symptoms that signal emergency medical conditions like heart attacks, sepsis and appendicitis. Now is the time to make sure persistent symptoms, pain or other health concerns of non COVID-19 related conditions are identified and treated right away so you don’t end up needing a hospital bed while Minnesota works to maintain an ample supply into the winter months
when COVID-19 numbers continue to strain hospitals and staff. Here is a look at four conditions that concern doctors at The Urgency Room the most and the symptoms associated with these conditions. Condition: Heart attack Signs you should be seen: • Chest pain, chest pressure or shortness of breath • Pain between shoulder blades, arm, chest, jaw, left arm or upper abdomen • Dizziness • Heartburn with or without nausea • Palpitations (sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeat) • Anxiety or feeling of impending doom • New or worsening leg swelling • Shortness of breath with laying flat Condition: Sepsis (a life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection) Signs you should be seen: • You already have been diagnosed with an infection like pneumonia, a kidney infection, abdominal infection and are getting worse • New fever after initial improvement or fever that persists despite treatment of your infection • New rash or patches of discolored skin • Confusion or changes in mental ability
• Feeling very weak or having trouble walking • Signs of dehydration such as persistent vomiting or diarrhea or can’t keep fluids down Condition: Appendicitis Signs you should be seen: • Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen • Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen • Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. • Persistent nausea and vomiting Let’s diagnose and treat serious medical issues before they become severe and require high level intensive care and put further pressure on an already limited supply of hospital beds and medical staff during what is predicted to be the toughest stretch of the pandemic. The Urgency Room location in Vadnais Heights is staffed with board-certified emergency physicians as well as full CT equipment, ultrasound, radiology capabilities and a highcomplexity lab. To learn more, go to urgencyroom.com Kristi Trussell is the Medical Director of The Urgency Room.
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Mother and sons collect items for children
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
A Lino Lakes mother and her two sons are once more working to bring smiles to children’s faces. For the second time, Jodie Miggins and her sons AJ, 8, and Paxton, 3, are collecting items to bring to Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. “We enjoyed it so much last year we wanted to do it again,” Miggins explained. The idea was born when AJ was watching TV and saw the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital commercial. “He was so moved by those commercials and it grew from there,” Miggins said. AJ suggested that they do something for the sick children a local hospital. Miggins posted on social media asking for neighbors, friends and other acquaintances to consider donating to the cause and leaving the items on her porch. Quickly, a variety of items were left on her porch— arts and craft supplies, coloring books, puzzles,
Legos, headbands, toys and more. “We got a lot of response from it,” she said. “We had bags and bags of things.” The best part of the “priceless” experience was seeing the children’s and staff’s faces when they dropped off the items. Since Miggins’ children have been stuck at home more than usual during the pandemic, they were in need of something to keep them busy. “I was having a discussion with my boys and they were telling me how bored they were,” Miggins recalled. “I let them know that there are so many other kids who are not as fortunate as they are, and AJ suggested we do (the toy collection) again.” Community members who wish to donate to the cause can email Miggins at jmiggins@hotmail.com. The three intend to bring the collected items to Children’s the first week of February. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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(From left) Paxton Lai, Weston Cahlahander and AJ Lai dropped off bags full of community donatioins at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul last year. Lino Lakes resident Jodie Miggins and her sons AJ and Paxton are once again collecting donations this year, which they plan to drop off the first week in February.
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STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the Dean’s List or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2020 Fall semester:
Northern State University: Dylan Eckart of Circle Pines.
Northland College: Matthew Quarve of Lino Lakes.
St. Norbert College: Emily Dehmer and Louis Shearon, both of Circle Pines.
University of Utah: Josie Valerius of Lino Lakes.
Claire Goodreau, Amanda Granquist, Zachary Kelly, Mary Kittridge, Marina Konold, Malorie Miller, Alex Moldenhauer, Erin Muenzer, Emma Olson, Victoria Popham,Sarah Spaulding, and Erik Stone, all of Lino Lakes; Anna Sveiven and Madeline Westerham, both of Circle Pines.
University of WisconsinSteven's Point: Samuel Barrett of Circle Pines.
University of WisconsinSuperior:
University of WisconsinEau Claire:
Rachel Hotakainen and Halle Kusterman, both of Lino Lakes;
Madison Davey, Andrea Gessner,
Nate Erichsrud of Circle Pines.
The following local students graduated from a college or university in Fall, 2020:
Iowa State University: Austin Dewberry of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, industrial engineering; Nathan Flynn of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering, summa cum laude; Jacob Fried of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, aerospace engineering, magna cum laude; Jeremiah Horst of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering, magna cum laude.
Minnesota State University-Mankato:
of Science, sport management;
Aihly Bakke of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science and Registered Nurse Baccalaureate completion, cum laude;
Ashlyn Larson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, marketing;
Miah Espersen of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, communication studies; Patrick Seeman of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, management; Kootaws Yang of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, computer information technology; Andrew Falardeau of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, Automotive Engineering Technology; Schaelly Hidebrandt of Lino Lakes, Bachelor
Paul Lesch of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, art, cum laude; Taylor Payne of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, biology; Rebecca Peterson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, exercise science, summa cum laude; Jacob Siler of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, sport management; Nicholas Siler of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, construction management.
Mikayla Baltus of Circle Pines, a special education student at the University of WisconsinStout, received the Arthur M. Nakatani Endowed Education Scholarship; Malorie Mackie, a packaging major at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, received the William Heller Sr. Scholarship Erik Hotakainen of Lino Lakes, a student at St. Cloud State University, was awarded the Charles and Ellora Alliss Scholarship, the SCSU Scholarship, and the Steven J. Nordmann Criminal Justice Scholarship.
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lake. She called the WRC again to let them know about the fox and within a couple of hours Roseville resident Brad Johnson came to the rescue. Johnson, a retired DNR conservation officer, volunteers his time to help wildlife. Johnson responded to Golden Lake and it did not take him long to catch the injured swan. “Based on the information that they had given me, it sounded like these swans were tolerant of people, which is an indicator that people have probably been feeding them,” Johnson explained. “I walked up to the group of swans, threw some food and they ran toward me. I was close enough to the injured one that I was almost feeding it by hand, and then I just put the net over the swan.” Peterson said, “He was amazing. I call him the ‘swan whisperer.’ He managed to approach this family unit of swans with his net and in a way that the swans didn’t get excited, stressed, angry or frightened … I’m just amazed at his ability to catch that swan without causing a big commotion and stressing all of the birds out.” Johnson responded, “Anyone could have done what I did. I just knew based on my experience and having done this before, that it’s easier to get critters who injured and used to being fed to come to you rather than you chasing them … I was just in the right place at the right time and did the right thing.” Johnson does not advocate feeding wildlife because, generally speaking, they don’t need it because there are plenty of food sources available. Johnson noted that often the food humans choose to feed to wildlife can do more harm than good. This is the time of year when it is not uncommon for the public to start noticing injured swans. As water freezes and the birds start walking around on the ice, people start to notice when one isn’t moving around as well as it should. Just last week, Johnson helped three injured swans.
Contacted later, Tami Vogel, WRC communications director, said in that in addition to a dislocated toe, fracture was found in one of the swan’s legs. The good news is that there was no sign of lead poisoning. “While a dislocation doesn’t seem like much to humans, it’s of concern in wildlife. It will continue to cause pain and they can develop arthritis,” Vogel explained. WRC will attempt surgery later this week. One thing is for certain — the swans and their Golden Lake neighbors seem to have a mutual respect for each another. “I have amazing neighbors … I feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful place surrounded by really good people,” Peterson said. “Everyone loves and respects nature in this area.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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At left, Roseville resident Brad Johnson captures the injured swan in a net on Golden Lake. Just last week, Johnson helped with three injured swan calls. At right, the injured juvenile swan stands with a sibling shortly before being rescued and taken to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville.
Lino Lakes City Council denies deck variance BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Following several months of discussion, the council chose to deny a request for a deck variance. Applicant Brian Rydlund submitted a land use application for a setback variance for the purpose of
constructing a deck on his property located at 842 Lois Lane. A 2.7-foot variance to reduce the side yard setback from a required 5 feet to 2.3 feet was requested. The Planning and Zoning Board first discussed the request back in October and the City Council subsequently discussed it at various work sessions and meetings throughout November and December.
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“There are no unique circumstances to the property that prevents compliance with the side yard requirement,” City Planner Katie Larsen explained at the Jan. 11 council meeting. Rydlund has previously stated that the original deck was constructed by the home’s original owners between 1987 and 1991. In the late ’90s, Rydlund remodeled the deck to its current location. The city has no record of a building permit for either of the projects. Larsen explained the 5-foot side yard setback requirement has been around since the 1970s. Council Member Christopher Lyden said he did not think the variance should be denied, but rather granted with the condition that the homeowner would maintain a 10-foot buffer in between structures. “This is a deck that has been there for 30 years. The city has never received a complaint,” Lyden said. “If this fails, this is a good example of when people say ‘government is too big’ … Regulations don’t exist for themselves, they exist for public good, health and welfare.” Mayor Rob Rafferty said he was in favor of denying the variance. “I am not in favor of changing ordinance now because it does create a backlog of other issues that will come our way,” he said. “The benefit of the code itself is to try to create avenues that we
have to stick by. We have got rules and things that are in place for a reason.” Council Member Tony Cavegn said he struggled with this decision, but ultimately decided denying the variance would be best. He also wanted to know how the city could prevent something like this from happening to another resident in the future. Larsen encouraged residents to contact City Hall if they have questions about a possible project. “Ordinances are certainly in place to protect you, but also to protect your neighbors,” she said. She gave a scenario, if in the future the neighbor wants to build a privacy fence or a shed, it would be too close to the deck. The variance was ultimately denied (4-1; Lyden voted no). Rydlund asked what the rationale was behind the denial. Rafferty said he is in favor of the ordinance the way it is written. Cavegn said his denial was because of the possibility of things “snowballing” for the city, and it not being in the city’s best interest long term. Council Member Michael Ruhland said, “I have got to stick with the rules and how they are written. I think it is really unfortunate that the previous homeowner didn’t pull a permit.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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incorporate feedback they received from the city. The 39-unit apartment complex will include 19 studios, 12 alcoves (privacy for sleeping areas), six one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units. The apartment complex will have an exercise room and a rooftop deck, as well as several common areas throughout the building. Rank said another highlight will be a walkway throughout the Ephesians campus that will go all the way to Walgreens on Lake Drive. A main item of discussion was parking. The city has had to deal with a number of parking issues associated with other apartment projects in town. Rank said the new building would only require 47 parking spaces, but they are proposing to have 68 spaces (38 underground and 20 surface stalls). City Administrator Bill Petracek said, “The population isn’t going up much from what is existing. I think they have more than adequate parking. I don’t see that it’s going to be a problem.” Rank explained that parking fees will be included
in rents, and on-site parking spaces will be mandatory. He added that there will also be more than enough spaces for guest parking on site. In addition to the preliminary plat and PUD, Dinkytown Rentals is requesting the vacation of DuWayne Avenue. If approved by the City Council, DuWayne Avenue would become a private street/ driveway. The Harmsens and Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP), which owns the parcels to the west, would be responsible for the road surface and the infrastructure beneath the street. The Planning Commission ultimately recommended that the City Council approve the PUD, preliminary plat and vacation of DuWayne Avenue. If all goes as planned, Rank said the hope is to break ground in late spring of 2021, with final completion in March 2022.
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Washburn, Cougars’ Triple-A pick, enjoys testing his limits
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Jenna Guyer, basketball luminary, tuba player and science fan, is Centennial’s female nominee for the state Triple A award. Triple A is a Minnesota State High School League program honoring excellence in arts, academics and athletics. Eight section winners will be chosen, and state winners will be announced in March. Guyer, a center renowned for pulling down rebounds, earned all-NWSC honors and Class 4A all-state honorable mention last year. She averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds as a junior and has signed with a Division I team, WisconsinGreen Bay. The current season started last week. “I am excited to have the opportunity to play basketball in college,” Guyer said. “To play the game I love for four more years is truly a blessing, and I look forward to the experiences and memories I will make.” Guyer carries a 3.99 grade point average, is a member of the National Honor Society and serves on the Student Council. She plans to major in human biology. “I hope to do something in the medical field in the
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future,” said Guyer. “I really loved my anatomy and physiology course. My favorite lab was dissecting a pig. I have also enjoyed my math classes.” She plays tuba in the marching band and the honors wind ensemble. “Being part of band for the past seven years has given me a creative outlet and has allowed me to express myself musically,” she reflected. “Playing an instrument just makes my soul happy.”
Joshua Washburn, a swimming team captain, enthusiastic student, musician and singer, is Centennial’s male nominee for the Triple A award. Triple A is a Minnesota State High School League program honoring excellence in arts, academics and athletics. Eight section winners will be chosen, and state winners will be announced in March. Washburn has been a swim captain the last two seasons, competing in the 50 freestyle and 200 freestyle relay. He’s been a varsity swimmer for three years and runs cross-country as a senior, where he was also a captain. “Being part of a team, and the opportunity to test my limits physically, along with the ability to work creatively through band, and engineering projects and such, has actually helped me focus on, and therefore succeed in, my academics,” Washburn reflected. Washburn has a 3.95 grade point average and serves on the Student Council. He enjoys all his math and science core classes, and finds his engineering and vocational classes intriguing.
“So many fun projects, in marketing, woods, and engineering, ranging from packaging design to custom wood products — even a drag racing car with a two-speed transmission,” he said, asked about favorite academic experiences. “I would have a hard time thinking of a day at Centennial in which I did not have a fun or enjoyable project in at least one class.” Musically, Washburn played alto saxophone in middle school and switched to vocals as a sophomore when other activities conflicted with band. He sang in a solo ensemble group that got a superior rating his sophomore year. “My church youth group has also played a critical role in helping me juggle all these activities,” Washburn said. “I am thankful for what God has done to help me enjoy peace, hope and balance.” Computer engineering will be Washburn’s major. He is undecided about what college to attend. He’s leaned toward this profession “since a very young age” and cites the many avenues available in high school for “refining my passion” toward it.
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Cougar icemen scorch first two opponents
Centennial trips Elks 3-1 in girls hockey lid-lifter Centennial girls hockey opened with a 3-1 win over Elk River at home Thursday evening. Goals came from Summer Francis and Ellie Newpower in the second period and Ella O’Hearn (empty net) in the third. Nikki Hammond and Hannah Thompson assisted on Francis’ goal and Abby Elliott assisted on O’Hearn’s goal. Kaitlin Groess was the goalie.
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Cade Anderson raises his stick just after scoring on a swoop past the net in the first period, the team’s first goal of the season.
Connor Thompson tries to slip the puck past Anoka goalie Nate Simon. Thompson didn’t get this one but scored twice later.
The Centennial Cougars rattled the nets for 16 goals in their first two boys hockey games, beating Anoka 9-0 on Thursday and Elk River/Zimmerman 7-3 on Saturday — each time finishing with a five-goal third period. Both were road games. At Anoka, eight Cougars found the net. Cade Anderson notched the first goal of the season, short-handed, late in the first period. Connor Thompson delivered two goals, and Isaak Ankrum, Jordan Newpower, Harper Searles (power play), Drake Ramirez, Owen Van Tassel and AJ Carls (power play)
once each. Leo Troje made 11 saves in the shutout. At Elk River, the score was 2-2 after two periods before the Cougars connected on five of 14 shots in the third. Henry Bartle delivered three goals — one shorthanded, one power play, one empty-netter. Also finding the net were Searles (power play), Carls, Newpower and Van Tassel. Centennial had a 35-23 shot advantage and Troje made 20 saves. Bruce Strand
The Centennial swimmers defeated the Champlin Park Rebels 96-82 in their opener at home Thursday evening. Individual first-places for the Cougars came from Liam Gulaid (200 freestyle, 2:00.91), Hunter Belting (50 free, 22.73, and 100 free, 51.30), and Alex Larkin (butterfly, 1:03.24). Relay winners were the 200 medley team of George Atkinson, Max Scheurer, Aidan Gillen and Josh Washburn (1:50.01) and the 200 freestyle team of Belting, Washburn, Quentin Lehmen and Gulaid (1:39.44).
Cougar boys lose hoops opener to Panthers The Centennial Cougars lost their opener to Spring Lake Park 87-47 on Thursday evening on the Panthers court. Zack Frank scored 14 points for the Cougars. Reese Neudahl was next with nine. Spring Lake Park had seven players in doubles figures led by
Logan Kinsley with 14 and Kaleb Skelly with 13.
Cougars ranked No. 6, beat SLP in opener Jodi Anderson led with 21 points as the Centennial Cougars topped Spring Lake Park 59-49 in their opener at home Thursday evening. Jenna Guyer added 10 points, Haley Mulberry nine points, Camille Cummings eight and Sydney Kubes seven. The Cougars are ranked No. 6 in Class 4A. For the Panthers, Madi Ngene led with 19 points.
Centennial matmen lose two, then grab win The Centennial wrestlers lost two of three matches in their opening week, under new head coach Chase Steffen. The Cougars’ highlight was Luke Timko pinning all three opponents. The Cougars lost to Totino-Grace 63-18 there Friday evening, lost to Rogers 63-18 in the first match Saturday at Rogers, then beat Benilde-St. Margaret 69-10. Timko, a freshman, got pins at 113 the first two matches and at 120 against BSM. Also pinning their man against Rogers were Jonah Hylton (160) and Marcus Whiting (170). Also pinning against BSM were Sam Pietraszewski (152), Hylton, Joe Streff (182) and Oskar Welsch (220), who was trailing when he got the pin. Bruce Strand
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Chevrolet pickup stopping on North Road, and the occupant appearing to fire a round at the building. A short time later, a pickup matching the description of the one on video was located nearby. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled the scene. The complaint states the officers quickly found the vehicle, which had turned onto a nearby Donald D ld drive. Guse was identified as the driver. Guse While officers were removing Guse from the vehicle, a spent shotgun shell fell out of the passenger side of the vehicle, according to the complaint. Officers subsequently located a scoped shotgun in the backseat of the pickup. Per the complaint, officers noted that Guse smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes. Guse also failed several field sobriety tests and refused to take a breath test. Guse was interviewed by police and ultimately admitted firing the gun at the squad car. According to the criminal complaint, he stated that he stopped his vehicle on the roadway, lined up the shot through the open passenger window, and fired. He said he was trying to shoot the tire of the squad car. The motive of the shooting is still unclear. Guse has a prior DWI conviction from March 2018 in Anoka County. Guse appeared in Anoka County Distrit Court Jan. 12 and Judge Thomas Fitzpatrick set bail at $400,000 without conditions or $200,000 with conditions (no use/possession of firearms and no use of moodaltering chemicals). Guse's next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 8. The most serious charge, drive-by shooting, carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison and/or up to a $20,000 fine. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Jan. 12 meeting, held remotely via videoconference: • Heard from Council Member Matt Percy, who wanted to take a moment to address the events that took place at the U.S. Capitol. “What happened was a tragedy out there. It is an outrage; it is something that nobody in our country should stand for, but I think it does remind us that democracy is a lot more fragile then we sometimes think it is. We take it for granted and it doesn’t take much; in fact, in this case it only took a few thousand angry people to show us just how close to the precipice we can really come,” he said. “It is very important for people to have trust in their institutions and also participate in the process. People have got to be involved, they have got to vote, be active in community organizations and government at all levels, because when they tune out and they think that things are just going to take care of themselves, that’s when we end up with problems like this … I hope this is the last of the low points we have to deal with for a very long time.” Council Member Jennifer Rauner said she thought Percy’s comments were well said, and encouraged community members to participate and get involved “in a responsible manner that doesn’t bring harm to others.” • Discussed the recent transition of waste haulers from Waste Management to Republic Services. Mayor Dave Bartholomay said, “There were some logistical challenges … In the end it all worked out, but it was bumpy for a while.” City Administrator Patrick Antonen added, “It didn’t go as well as we had hoped. We had high hopes that it would be a smooth transition, but it was definitely a rocky start. We are back on track now.” Antonen explained that the deployment of the new cans was contracted out to a
third-party vendor, which ended up causing some logistical issues and a lot of confusion. Furthermore, the removal of the old cans has also been “just as poor of a process,” he said. “This has been unacceptable. We have let Waste Management know that they need to remove all of their carts from the city. There are still neighborhoods that have quite a bit of carts left. If they don’t come and get them soon enough, we are going to come up with a plan to get them gone and Waste Management is going to pay for that.” Council Member Dean Goldberg gave a shout-out to an employee of Republic Services who spent a Saturday doorknocking on angry residents’ doors. “She demonstrated above and beyond what customer service should be about.” • Approved a list of appointments for 2021, which include: Quad Community Press, official newspaper; six official depositories; Shelley Ryan of Hoff, Barry & Kozar P.A. (civil) and Pat Sweeney and Joe Van Thomme of Eckberg Lammers as attorneys; WSB as city engineer; and Matt Percy as mayor pro tem. Council committee appointments are the same as in 2020. • Approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Anoka County Library for grounds maintenance at the civic campus. Antonen explained that the MOU was last updated in 1985-86 and is outdated. He said the agreement includes free ground maintenance costs for the library for 2020 in return for the library offering up space for city employees during the City Hall renovation. Percy said he liked the fact that the MOU will be revisited every five years. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Shannon Granholm
POLICE REPORTS engulfed in flames. Fire staff responded and put the fire out. • Officers responded to a burglar alarm at a business in the 7600 block of Lake Drive Jan. 7. Officers located a broken window and found a burglary had occurred. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a fraud complaint in the 7800 block of Marilyn Drive Jan. 8. The officer found the caller had been scammed and had sent money to someone they met online. The officer found that the information thought to be known about the suspect is false; the money was received by someone in another state. The case is under investigation. • Officers responded to the 7000 block of Sunset Avenue for a welfare check of a juvenile outside with inadequate clothing for the weather Jan. 8. The juvenile was ultimately taken a juvenile shelter. • An officer responded to a vehicle theft report in the 7700 block of Country Lane Jan. 9. A possible suspect has been identified, and the case is under investigation. • An officer located a suspicious vehicle with license plates that did not belong to the vehicle in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Jan. 9. The plates were found
to be stolen and the owner of the vehicle was cited. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of Birch Street Jan. 9 and detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search was conducted and several occupants were cited. • Officers responded to a report of children stuck in an elevator in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Jan. 10. The officers were able to access the elevator to let the children out. A technician later responded to fix the elevator. • An officer responded to assist the Centennial Lakes Police Department in locating evidence for shots fired at the police station in Circle Pines Jan. 10. While looking for evidence, a vehicle almost struck the officer and fled the area. Officers later located the vehicle and arrested the driver, who has been charged with multiple offenses. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer located a property damage accident near the intersection of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 6. • An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of
Brian Drive and 72nd Street in Centerville Jan. 6. The vehicle was subsequently stopped in the 2100 block of Main Street and both the driver and the passenger were arrested. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 800 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Jan. 6. • An officer witnessed a bicycle violation in the 9200 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Jan. 6.
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Commissioner Reinert named to county committees Commissioner Jeff Reinert has been named chair of the county’s Human Services Committee. Human Services is Anoka County’s largest work area and includes community corrections, economic assistance, public health and environmental services, community social services and behavioral health, and the Job Training Center. Reinert has also been named chair of the Airport Committee, vice-chair of the Information Technology and Parks committees, and co-chair of the Anoka County/Blaine Airport Joint Powers Board. Additionally, he was named to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, Children and Family Council Governing, and East Central Regional Juvenile Center advisory boards; the Management, Property Records & Taxation, and Anoka County Extension committees; Anoka County-Blaine Airport Advisory Commission; Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority; Centennial Community Network and Centennial Community Services Consortium; and the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. He was designated as the Historical Society Liaison. Reinert was named an alternate on the Law Library Board of Trustees and the Community
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Corrections Advisory Board. He was also named the Library Board alternate liaison. Reinert is a District 10 AMC voting delegate, and he is on the Health and Human Services AMC Policy Committee. He is the lead commissioner in the areas of aging, maps and pipeline safety legislation. Reinert represents District 6 in eastern Anoka County, which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township and a portion of Blaine.
Anoka County offers health-focused grants Anoka County Public Health is offering an opportunity for neighborhoods and community organizations to submit project proposals for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funding. The funding, which will be awarded in the form of “mini grants” of up to $3,000 per project proposal, is to increase sustainable opportunities for social connectedness through healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellbeing and reducing commercial tobacco use in communities. Examples of the types of projects this funding could be used for include starting a community garden, organizing a bike share program, or offering tobacco-free/vaping-free resources and support. Entities applying for these grants do not need to be registered organizations, but they should be consistent, sustainable groups within a neighborhood or community. Applications will be accepted until March 31. More information on the grants can be found at Anokacounty.us/minigrant. Those who receive the funding will be notified April 14; the project funding period is May 1 to Oct. 31. Questions about the grants can be directed to SHIP@ co.anoka.mn.us or 763-324-4344.
10 REASONS to move to a senior community. There are advantages for older adults and their loved ones to make a move now, even during a pandemic, says Shirley Barnes, CEO and president, Crest View Senior Communities.
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VACCINATIONS! – Move by the first week of February into assisted living or memory care at Crest View and be eligible to receive COVID vaccinations on the campus. PERSONAL TOURS – Call to schedule an appointment. Even same day! A standard screening will ask a few yes or no questions. Wearing a mask is required in common areas. CHOICE – With some openings lasting longer, people may have more choices in apartment layouts and locations. Waiting lists are shorter or nonexistent. Cleanliness – Senior communities are on high alert for germs, even more so now. Empty apartments receive extra care before receiving a new tenant. LESS HECTIC MOVING SCHEDULE – With fewer people on the move, there’s less congestion in the hallways and parking lot.
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HEALTH PROTECTIONS – Limiting exposure to the outside world helps keep seniors safe from viruses. Assisted living and memory care residents are receiving vaccinations now. Move into Crest View by the first week of February to receive yours. FREEDOM FROM MAINTENANCE – Chores around a home can be time consuming and physically demanding, especially in winter. For some, COVID has made it more difficult because of isolation or extra demands. Moving now removes those burdens. TRANSPORTATION – Many seniors can have all the services they need come to them, like home healthcare. Service providers are screened for health symptoms. For other trips, a facility van may be an option. NO ISOLATION – Living in a senior community provides socialization. “Loved ones rest easier knowing their elder is somewhere safe where staff can check on them,” Barnes said.
EASIER ACCLIMATION – Get to know the new surroundings at a comfortable pace. The activity schedule was disrupted, giving newcomers more time to learn their way around.
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