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CIRCLE PINES — Rep. Linda Runbeck disagrees with a move to make public preschool available for all Minnesota children. “There is a looming issue in front of the Legislature,” Runbeck said. Just after Gov. Mark Dayton was elected, one of the main agenda items he presented was to include preschool universally in public schools. The $173 million initiative, Preschool for All, was a controversy in the Legislature last session. Dayton's veto of an education bill without its inclusion caused the session to extend into the summer. But then he let it slide until the 2016 session. “It would be a major conversion,” said Runbeck, noting that the state is only now adjusting to the new requirement for public schools to have all-day kindergarten programming, which requires more faculty and funds for schools statewide. She said there are many quality options available in the area, and the state has invested a lot of money in the arena of child care for that purpose. “The state has invested in rigorous updates to child care in quality and licensing,” said
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Michalicek. He was also hyper-focused at times. “You could call his name a million times and he wouldn’t look at you,” Michalicek said, even though he knew his name. There were times he would respond to his name when he was less focused. When Michalicek saw an ECFE sign at the Lino Lakes Civic Center inviting parents with concerns about their children to have them assessed, Michalicek took the opportunity. An educational diagnosis was made, but Shawn could not yet officially be diagnosed as autistic due to his young age. Teachers then went to the Michalicek home to work with Shawn in matters like speech until he was 3 years old. Afterward, he entered the special education preschool program at Rice Lake Elementary; the bus picked him up three days a week for half days, where he worked with an occupational therapist, speech therapist and teacher in a regular classroom setting. “I haven’t paid a thing for any of his therapy,” noted Michalicek. Therapies for Shawn were and are provided and paid for by state and federal funding. Early Childhood Special Education Lead Renee Dietz — no relation to Brian Dietz, superintendent of Centennial School District — has worked with the early childhood program for over 20 years, and stresses the importance of screening children before age 4. This free screening process sets all children up for success and allows the child and parents to take advantage of the resources available from the school district, county and state.
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“It’s not a kindergarten readiness test,” Dietz noted of the screening. She claims that’s a common misconception. Screening identifies health and developmental concerns that can be addressed well before a child enters kindergarten, and entails a check of a child’s developmental progress as well as height, weight, immunizations, health, vision and hearing. All students are required to participate in Early Childhood Screening. The recommended age for screening is between 3 and 4. However, if someone has concerns with a child’s development at any age, they can make a referral to the state referral system in the Help Me Grow system. The intake process begins with ECSE through the website www. helpmegrowmn.org. Parents, grandparents, teachers and friends can fill out information there about a child
and submit it. Two ECFE teachers then perform a screening of the child in the comfort of the child’s own home. The assessment may continue for up to 3 visits at the early childhood center. Referrals can be made at that point for speech, motor or behavioral therapy and other services. Once a child is deemed eligible, they are assigned a case manager. Each student has their own customized individual education plan based on their own special criteria. Each learning plan contains goals and objectives the teachers work to help each student meet. The learning plan is reviewed every six months, and a new one is written each year. Among eligibility guidelines for the special education program are numerous physical, sensory, social, emotional, neurodevelopmental, genetic or prenatal/perinatal
conditions that may result in developmental delay. Examples of these include sickle cell disease, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophies, hearing or visual impairment, and others. In addition to the early childhood program, there are also grants available through Anoka County for parents of special needs children for things like materials and supplies, technology and respite care. Respite care can give parents a break, said Dietz. It can be demanding to care for a child with special needs, but hiring a babysitter usually isn’t an option. Respite care provides a skilled professional trained to provide optimal care for that child’s needs. ECSE staff are able to inform parents of potential grants and funding for which their children may be eligible. Michalicek is waiting to discover whether Shawn is eligible for a technology program that helps him communicate. The most challenging aspect of caring for an autistic child, noted Michalicek, is the unknown. “To some degree you’ve got that with all kids. I’m learning as I go. I’m not trying to put him in a box. He’s just a kid. He has issues with some things, and not others, and that’s like any kid.” Michalicek said that Shawn is thriving in kindergarten at Blue Heron Elementary with teachers Nikki Ehrich and Susan Carrigan, where he also has a paraprofessional to help him with transitions throughout the day. “He’s just so lovable,” said Michalicek.” He’s very snuggly, he’s very sweet. He’s a pretty happy kid.”
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s a small town newspaper operation we work hard to produce our product with the highest level of professionalism, ethics and integrity. On occasion we are asked, even threatened, not to publish topics important to the community such as parts of a story or police report, or we are asked to change facts before we publish. It can be a lot of pressure on our reporters especially, when their code is to report the facts and stick to their guns, journalistically-speaking. Kristine Goodrich was great at handling those types of calls in a way that was fair and in the best interest the community. After more Publisher’s of than 11 years with Press Publications, Goodrich has accepted View a position at a daily newspaper Carter Johnson in Southern Minnesota. She started as a reporter and was later promoted to editor of the Vadnais Heights Press and White Bear Press. She won numerous awards, many from the Minnesota Newspaper Association. She covered local schools and especially enjoyed assembling the police reports, which involved spending a few hours at the Ramsey County Courthouse and White Bear Lake Police Department each week. She stepped in wherever needed, even offering to cover the Grant City Council meetings. In addition to her bylines on several stories in our paper each week, our reporters take photos, too. One photo Kristine took that readers may remember was of the two bald eagles with entwined talons outside of John Brewer’s home in White Bear Lake. Kristine is known for her journalistic integrity and attention to detail and we are happy to have been a part of launching her career. We wish her all the best as we work to fi nd another qualified journalist to tell the stories and record the history of our communities. Chairlift scare There have been several reports on the national news lately about people falling off of chairlifts. I did not expect to see it happen last Sunday at Buck Hill during my son’s ski race. I have spent hundreds of hours on the slopes over the years and have never witnessed anything like it. I was volunteering at the finish line when I heard screams to stop the chair lift. I looked up the hill and saw a young girl hanging from the chair about 30 feet above the ground, being held by the others on the 4-person lift. It was clear they would not be able to hold onto her for long, not even long enough for the ski patrol to get there. Parents and race spectators quickly ran over and formed a human net under the girl and within seconds she fell into the hands of five adults. She was a bit shaken, but OK. As the parents pulled away, one dad had a pretty good gash on his hands from her ski edges and a nick on his face. Another dad had injured his forearm. The girl made her way back to the lift and fi nished her ski race. The spectators went about the day like nothing had happened. At the completion of the race I pulled the group together for a photo. The heroes that day were Derek Chow of Eagan, Ryan Olson of Hastings, George Snyder of Redwing, and Brad and Becky Alsop of Redwing. I was a bit shocked by the whole thing but heartened by the goodness of people who put the safety of this little girl ahead of their own. Later I got a chance to meet Renea Juelich and her parents, and learned they are in our Lowdown readership area. They were all thankful for the selfless act on the slopes. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
Precinct caucus gets ball rolling for November ballot
What happens at a Caucus? You and your neighbors will be able to show support for your preferred presidential candidate. Presidential preference polls will be taken during the caucus, the results of which are released to the media.
various issues. If voted favorably by the caucus, these are brought forward to the next (district or state) level and may become part of the party’s platform. Discussion of resolutions is usually civil debate but can become heated. This part has the feeling of an old-time town hall meeting. How can I attend a caucus? You will first need to choose the political party with which you identify, likely based on the presidential candidate you prefer. And you need to know your precinct name and the location of your caucus. You can find these by plugging in your address at the Secretary of State’s website www.caucusfinder. sos.state.mn.us. This newspaper will also publish the locations of caucuses to be held in your area. Think about attending your caucus, neighbors. This is where grassroots democracy begins.
you physically stand in your candidate’s corner. Because a caucus is a political party function, part of the evening’s agenda will be to choose people to take party leadership positions. There will be time for people to bring up resolutions in support of
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route to becoming a delegate to your party’s national convention. If there are more volunteers than are allotted to your precinct, caucus goers will select delegates by ballot or, at DFL caucuses, by what is called a walking subcaucus, where
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ORGANIZED GYM NIGHT When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 2 Where: Centennial High School East Lower Gym, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines Details: Children ages 3-5 with an adult can participate in a night of organized games and the inflatable bounce house. $12, registration required. Contact: 763-792-6000 isd12.org/communityeducation
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CHILD CARE LICENSING ORIENTATION MEETING When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 Where: Anoka County Government Center, Anoka Details: Orientation meeting for people interested in becoming a licensed child care provider in Anoka County. Meeting serves as fi rst step in the licensing process. Registration required. Contact: 763-422-6938 or anokacounty.us/ childcarelicensing
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Ongoing LINO LAKES LEGION FISH FRY When: Noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays during lent Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Dr., Circle Pines Details: $9.99 all you can eat Fridays; also menu items. Contact: 651-783-0055
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When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial CALC building, 4203 Woodland Rd., Circle Pines Details: Study for free to pass the GED, prepare for the Accuplacer test, or review basic skills in math, reading and writing. Adult students can begin any time. Contact: 763-398-2980 or gstone@isd12.org
ANOKA COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER ON-SITE HIRING EVENTS When: 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. fi rst three
WINTER WALKING When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 31 Where: Centennial High School West Details: Walk the hallways of the high school. No preregistration required. Check in upon arrival. Contact: 763-792-6000 isd12.org/communityeducation When: 6:30-9:45 p.m. Fridays through March 18 Where: Centennial Middle School Details: Players wishing to separate by skill level can play on different courts. No advance registration requires; $5 per session. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org
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Where: The Heights Hall & Club, 5880 Omaha Ave., Stillwater Details: Dance to live music, presented by LaDanza Dance Club. $34/couple; discount rate for fi rst-time guests. VIP social hour at 6:30 p.m., $12. Preregistration required. Contact: ladanzastillwater@ hotmail.com
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FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Where: Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Dr., Mounds View Details: Workshop offered by NAMI helps parents prepare young adult children living with a mental illness for independence, employment, college, transportation, life skills and housing. Registration requested. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org
‘ICE FISH’N OPENER’ When: 10:45 a.m. Saturdays; 6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 4:30 p.m. Sundays, through March. 13 Where: The Seasons Dinner Theatre at Majestic Oaks, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake Details: Musical about a day of ice fishing that turns out to be anything but typical. Mael seating 2 hours prior to show. Tickets $46.95-$56.96 adults;
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PARENTING STRATEGIES THAT REALLY WORK When: 6:15-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Where: Normandy Park Recreation Center, 2482 East County Rd. F., White Bear Lake Details: Presenter Toni Schutta, a national speaker, author and parenting expert, helps parents learn common triggers for anger, solutions for coping, and skills to teach your child. $12, call to register. Contact: 651-653-3100
TECH TALKS When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Mar. 10 and Mar. 24 Where: Wyoming Area Geise Memorial Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: One hour sessions at the Wyoming Library covering various technology topics and websites with a brief overview followed by hands-on experience. Ages 12+. Registration is required in person or by phone. Topics covered are Facebook (Feb. 25), Twitter (Mar. 10) and Apps for your device (Mar. 24). Contact: 651-462-9001
SENSE & SENSIBILITY When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 26-27 and 2:30 matinee Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: University of Northwestern Maranatha Hall, 3003 Snelling Ave., St. Paul Details: Performance of Jane Austen’s timeless comedy. Contact: unwtickets. com
LEGO MANIA When: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake Details: Lego build-athon for kids ages 6 and up. Free. Contact: 651-7311320 or co.washington. mn.us/library
REAL MEN SING 11TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills Details: Great Northern Union Chorus will perform acappella and barbershop selections with the Iowa State University Statesmen, St. John’s University mens’ choir and Shoptimus Prime, the current International Silver Medalist Collegiate Quartet. Contact: gnusings. com/RMS
GADGET GURU When: 1- 2:30 p.m. every other Saturday through March, including Feb. 27 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Do you have a gizmo or gadget that you just can’t grasp? Hardwood Creek Library’s Gadget Guru can help with a challenging gizmo or gadget. Drop in or sign up for a 15 to 30 minute help session. Contact: 651-275-7300
When: 7 p.m. Fridays, 1 & 4 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 28 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning fi lm, Recommended for children 4 and older. Tickets $24 adults, $22 seniors and $12 youth. Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org
FAITH AND FIREARMS: CONVERSATIONS AROUND GUNS AND RELIGION IN AMERICA When: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Course presents the research of the Faith and Firearms Project as a starting project for conversation. All are welcome. Contact: saintandrews.org
FLAPF MARCH MEETING When: 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 Where: Washington County Northern Service Center, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Presentation on Anoka County Violence Prevention Programs and Services, sponsored by the Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families. Contact: flapf.org
DIVE-IN MOVIE When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Float on water noodles or lounge on poolside chairs while enjoying the movie “Kung Fu Panda” Contact: shoreview communitycenter.org
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When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: 30-member British-style brass band performs marches, classical, quasi-jazz and popular selections. Tickets $22 adults and $15 students of all ages. Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org
When: 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27
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When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Mar. 6 Where: Shoreview Library, 4570 N. Victoria St. Details: School-age kids and teens can learn to play chess or improve their game. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
topics such as safety, basic care, fi rst aid and emergencies, play and activities, and the business of babysitting. Registration $95, includes babysitters bag, handbook, certificate and safety kit. Contact: 651-982-8110 or flaschools.org/ce
CHOCOLATE MARCH 2016
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When: 1-5 p.m., Sundays, March 6, 13, & 20 Where: Various inns/B & Bs throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Enjoy a variety of chocolate delectables while touring the historic inns and wineries of the St. Croix Valley. Check website for details and reservations. Contact: 651-998-0185; www.innsofthevalley. com
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Shop local retailers for specials, fashion and decorating tips, appetizers, drinks and more. Contact: 651342-1386 or www. mainstreetstillwateriba. com
14TH ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON When: 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6 Where: Flaherty’s Arden Bowl, 273 County Rd. E, Arden Hills Details: Support Merrick, Inc. with a morning of bowling, donuts, music, games, prizes, auction items and pizza. $100 per bowler; participants encouraged to get pledges. Contact: 651-789-6207 or merrickinc.ejoinme. org
DIVORCE INFORMATION SESSION When: 5-6 p.m. Monday, March 7 Where: Oakdale Library, 1010 Heron Ave. N., Oakdale Details: Participants will learn the general process for getting a divorce, as well as questions about child custody, child support and spousal maintenance. Free; preregistration required. Contact: 651-4306330 or lawlibrary@ co.washington.mn.us
PEOPLE FOR POLLINATORS When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 Where: Dakota Lodge, 1200 Stassen Ln., West St. Paul Details: All day symposium featuring Minnesota’s best experts with the latest on pollinators, habitat, pesticides and conservation. Sponsored by Stillwater’s Pollinator Friendly Alliance. Contact: 651-351-1100 or pollinatorfriendly.org
RED CROSS CERTIFIED BABYSITTERS TRAINING When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 Where: Forest View Elementary media room, 620 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: Course for children 11+ covers
NORTHERN LIGHTS JURIED ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Exhibit features some of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s fi nest artists and runs through April 14. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT 4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Where: Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview Details: Participants age 55 and older will qualify for a 10% discount in auto insurance upon completion of the course. $22 fee. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org
WHAT’S HAPPENING GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions. Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Cougars dominate individual portion of 4AAA
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Jake Bergeland captured the 132-pound title. BY MARK AGUIRRE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
It proved to be a happy and welcome return to Section 4AAA for the Centennial wrestling team. Well it was for everyone but the other teams in 4AAA. After dominating the team portion of the event two weekends ago, the Cougars were equally impressive in the individual portion of the section showdown last Friday and Saturday at Stillwater. Centennial moved back to Section 4 after wrestling in Section 5 for eight seasons. Before that they were in Section 4 for many seasons. Steve Peterson saw no fewer than eight of his wrestlers gain berths in the state tourney with either first- or second-place finishes. They ended up racking up five individual section titles. Peterson was cited as section coach of the year and Tim Matheson as assistant of the year. Jake Bergeland worked to top honors at 132 points, as did Tyler Shilson at 138.
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Top: Tyler Shilson took first in the 138-pound weight class. Middle: Deante Book brought home first in the 220-pound class. Bottom: Emily Shilson finished third in section 106-pound wrestling.
Mike and his Centennial wrestling teammates had a memorable Section 4AAA team tourney. The senior won all three of his matches at 152 pounds, helping the Cougars to victories over Irondale, Spring Lake Park, and Stillwater to win the section team crown and gain a berth in the state tourney. Mike was named 6th at state sophomore year, all state, all conference while maintaining a 3.4 GPA. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015
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The Centennial boys' basketball team completed the regular season on an upbeat note, snapping a four-game losing streak with a pair of Northwest Suburban Conference wins. The Cougars topped Coon Rapids 65-49 and Totino-Grace 68-64 and will enter Section 5(4A) play with a 10-16 overall record. Centennial was seeded sixth in Section 5, and will travel to Mounds View on Thursday night to face the third-seeded Mustangs. Mounds View placed third in the Suburban East with a 12-4 mark, and are 20-6 overall. The winner of that game will square off against the winner of the game featuring second-seeded Champlin Park and No. 7 Irondale. The other portion of the section bracket has No. 1 Osseo entertaining eighth-seeded Roseville, and No. 5 Spring Lake Park at fourth-seeded Park Center. The semifinals are at the highest seeds, and the 5(4A) title contest is set for March 4 at Rogers. Anoka stuns Cougars in 5AA hockey It’s been “Tales of the Unexpected” in the Section 5AA boys’ hockey playoffs this winter with upsets abound. Third-seeded Anoka shoved sec-
Justin Mohlin won at 182, and Deante Book and Sam Byrd at respectively at 220 pounds and 285. Aiston Degeest was runner-up at 126, as was Mike Matheson at 145 and John Noll at 160. Emily Shilson placed third at 106, as did Logan Breuning at 152. Jonah Hylton took fifth at 113, as did Jason Thorud at 195, and Sam Orth at 170. Zach Mulberry finished sixth at 120. "We had a great two days," offered Peterson. "Eight individual qualifiers is one less that our school record. It was fun to be back in Section 4, and wrestle against some teams that we didn't see during the regular season." Centennial will bump heads with Anoka in the opening round of team competition beginning on Wednesday. The individual part of the event gets underway on Friday. "Anoka will be tough, but we'll do the best we can," said Peterson. "(The tourney) is such a great place for the kids to showcase their talents. We hope to do well as a team and also come home with a couple of state titles."
ond-seeded Centennial out of the postseason last Saturday at Champlin Ice Forum, skating to a convincing 6-2 victory. Top-seeded Blaine also fell prey to a lower seed. Fourth-seeded Maple Grove delivered a 6-3 knockout punch on the chin of the Bengals. Centennial came into the game with a six-game winning streak, and had won 12 of its last 13 matchups. The Cougars beat Anoka 6-4, and 7-4 during Northwest Suburban Conference play. The Tornadoes and the Crimson will meet at Aldrich Arena on Thursday night with the section crown and state Class AA tourney berth up for grabs. Anoka raced out to a 2-0 lead after the opening period at Centennial’s expense, and then exploded for four goals in the middle frame when they led by as much as 6-1. Jared Wiber had two goals for the Tornadoes, and Tyler Nyman and Dylan Klehr scored for the Cougars. In the quarterfinals Centennial got two goals from Matt Jennrich, and one goal each from Klehr, Cody McLean, and Graham Brickner in a 5-0 win over Osseo. Nate Fellows had 10 saves in the Cougar nets. Centennial finished second in the Northwest Suburban with a 14-2-1 record, and were 19-7-1 for the season. Mark Aguirre
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Moms start lice removal business BY KRISTINE GOODRICH EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE – Jessica Fleming and Kelly Merriman's daughters both came home from an overnight school field trip with head lice this fall. It wasn't the first time their girls had hosted the parasites. The five-member Fleming family had battled the bugs nine times in seven years. Fleming admits she tried futile home remedies and chemical treatments available at drugstores that she now believes are harmful and often ineffective. During their ninth bout, the White Bear Lake moms did a little more research and came to the conclusion that there is only one safe, effectual way to get rid of lice: to manually remove every louse and egg. That fi nding inspired a notion for a new business offering lice examinations and removal. The moms opened The Lice Lounge in downtown White Bear Lake in January. In December they attended The Shepherd Institute in Florida. The weeklong program earned them certification in The Shepherd Method of Strand-by-Strand Nit Removal and provided advice on how to start a
The Lice Lounge Where: 2168 Third St., Suite 2D Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Appointments are not required, but calling ahead is recommended. Cost: $30 for a lice check, $90 for the first hour and $80 per additional hour, charged in quarter hour increments. A metal lice comb to take home is included. Treatments include free follow-up checks to make sure the lice are gone. Contact: 651-666-0513, thelicelounge.com
lice removal business. There are a handful of other such businesses in the Twin Cities. The Lice Lounge is the fi rst in the northeast suburbs. Finding a space to rent was the greatest startup challenge, Fleming said. The owner of their fi rst choice refused to rent the space to them after learning what service they would be providing. They eventually found a second-floor space off Third Street with a landlord who understood that lice pose no threat to the building or neighbors. The partners bring divergent backgrounds to their new venture. Merriman is an epidemiologist who is an executive with a
hair is what Fleming described as a natural enzyme that helps loosen the eggs. Removal generally takes approximately two hours, give or take depending on hair length and degree of infestation. Books and tablet computers with movies are available to keep patients occupied while they are being treated. In their fi rst few weeks they've treated youngsters who attend over half of the White Bear area elementary schools as well as a few from farther away, according to Fleming. No appointment is needed. Once the bugs are discovered, most parents want them removed from their
Head lice facts • Lice attach to human hair and feed on blood several times a day. • Pets cannot get head lice. • Lice can only crawl. They cannot fly or hop. • Lice usually spread by hair-to-hair contact. It is uncommon, but also can spread via shared use of pillows, clothing, linens, combs and other personal items. • Head lice are not known to spread disease. • Female lice lay eggs that attach to hair and are barely visible to the naked eye. The eggs are often called nits. • Lice are most active at night. • Symptoms include itching and a feeling of movement on the scalp. • Infestation is most common among children who attend day care or school and their family members. • An estimated 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children ages 3 to 11. — Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. See www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head for more information. workplace health and fitness consulting fi rm. Fleming is a portrait photographer who has experience owning and operating a small business. The duo employs three part-time lice removal assistants. The removers go through infected clients' hair strand by strand and remove the lice with a specialized comb. The only product used in the
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family members’ heads immediately, Fleming said. So The Lice Lounge staff do their best to accommodate walk-ins. “It's so rewarding to be able to help families at a time of severe stress,� Fleming said. The Lice Lounge founders are planning to provide free services to select families with insufficient fi nancial
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Top: Two lice viewed under an electron microscope. Right: Jessica Fleming and Kelly Merriman are coowners of The Lice Lounge. They became friends because their daughters are friends. Below: Jessica Fleming removes lice and eggs from a client during her first month in business. Bottom: An adult louse is 2-3 mm in length.
resources. They are setting aside 10 percent of their profits in a fund that will be drawn from when school nurses request help for families. Fleming and Merriman also aim to educate the community about head lice. They're offering to give presentations to PTAs and other child-focused organizations about lice falsehoods and truths. One of the myths they'd like to correct is that poor personal and home hygiene attracts lice. On the contrary, lice prefer clean hair because it's easier for them to grab hold, Fleming reported. And it's rare to contract lice from a nonhuman source, as they can only live a day without a head on which to feed. She added hope that that knowledge will help take away some of the sigma of having lice. The moms also are sharing their belief that chemical lice treatments are hazardous. There are multiple over-the-counter
and prescription medications that are safe and effective when used properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Lice Lounge founders, however, are skeptical. “They are pesticides and neurotoxins and they shouldn't go on any head,� Fleming said. She further argued that they're often used incorrectly, increasing their danger. Since lice are not readily visible and symptoms of infestation typically don't manifest for several weeks, the
lice-picking moms recommend that parents check their children for lice weekly. The specialized comb used for removing lice is also the best tool for checking for lice, Fleming suggested. The Lice Lounge sells one for $16 that the business owners claim is the best.
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she said. When it comes to the issue of a universal preschool public school concept, Runbeck is straightforward in her view. She sees value in what is already in place throughout the state for preschool children. “This decision would be pointless,” she said. “We have an alternative industry.”
Preschool for All would provide every 4-year-old in the state with free, voluntary, half-day preschool. The initiative would allow an estimated 47,300 4-year-olds to attend preschool in its first year of operation. Rep. Linda Runbeck, representing District 38A, can be reached at rep. linda.runbeck@house.mn or 651-2962907.
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Building Controls Group, LLC As co-owner with her husband of a relatively new business, Susan Zappa of Building Controls Group, LLC wears many hats. Zappa is vice president, focusing mainly on operational business systems, industry and business related compliance and employee support. Previously, she worked for over 20 years in senior healthcare management. “As a business owner, there is a wonderful feeling of autonomy but also a great responsibility for something bigger than yourself,” she said. Building Controls Group supplies contractors with the automated heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) parts needed to get their customers’ buildings op-
erating, offering solutions for energy, monitoring, security, retrofit and integration needs. Zappa said developing business partnerships, networking and learning more about the industry has been rewarding. “Providing the best product and experience for our customers and the best work environment for our employees is what motivates me to continue to learn and strive to be a successful businesswoman,” she said. Zappa lives in Lino Lakes and offices in St. Paul. Building Controls Group, LLC, 2300 Myrtle Ave Ste 100, St. Paul; 651-2891308
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home is what motivates Laurel McGinnity, owner of A Home Enhanced. McGinnity opened the store in 1997 in Shoreview, eventually adding a second location in North Oaks. When tough economic times forced the stores to close, McGinnity built a home staging business instead, utilizing her interior design skills. Now, McGinnity has come full circle, operating A Home Enhanced in an historic building in downtown Centerville she has always admired. “We cannot believe the community support,” she commented. “I’m passionate about design, new products and trends, and making homes charming for people. But at this stage of my life, those original things don’t motivate me as much as interacting with people, touching their lives and them touching mine. Home sets the tone of our day. It’s about the things we value, and sharing our space with friends and relatives that we care about.” A Home Enhanced, 7095 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038; 651-429-2572
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Teknapack, Inc. As director of operations for a world-class manufacturing business, Sharon Johnson of Teknapack, Inc., sees more women entering engineering and technical fields than ever before. Founded by Johnson and her husband in 1996, Teknapack fabricates fiberboard packaging materials for glass, appliance, explosives and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components industries. Previously, Johnson was a development engineer in the Munitions Group at Honeywell, Inc., then Alliant Tech. “Things are changing — people are more accepting of females in such roles,” she said. “What inspires me? People do. I’m
motivated by attempting to be my customer’s best supplier and providing them the highest level of customer service, which allows my customers to do their best for their customers.” As a business owner, she’s motivated to make sure Teknapack’s 12 employees have a positive, safe workplace, and to develop and maintain good relationships with the community — “so everybody gets greater job satisfaction,” she said. Teknapak, LLC, 471 Apollo Drive #10, Lino Lakes, MN; 651-7800088
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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: Lexington: • A driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and a passenger was arrested due to warrants in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue Feb. 16. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: Lino Lakes: • A 30-year-old male driver from Lino Lakes was arrested for 3rd degree DWI and failure to dim headlights in the 7000 block of Lake Drive at 9:02 p.m. Feb. 12., after being stopped for a moving violation. • A 53-year-old male from Las Vegas was arrested
for 3rd degree refusal, 4th degree DWI and a moving violation in the 8200 block of Lake Drive at 12:31 a.m. Feb. 12, after being stopped for a moving violation. • A 24-year-old female from Lino Lakes was arrested for 4th degree DWI and for texting while driving in the 7700 block of Main Street at 12:43 a.m. Feb. 13, after being stopped for a moving violation. • A 24-year-old male from St. paul was arrested for 3rd degree DWI, possession of a controlled substance and speeding in the 7100 block of I-35E at 4:02 p.m. Feb. 13, after being stopped for a moving violation. • A vehicle fi re occurred in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue at 5:39 p.m. Feb 13. No injuries were reported and the fi re was extinguished. • A 34-year-old male from Lino Lakes was arrested for 3rd degree DWI and speeding in the 8000 block of 4th Avenue at 10:31 p.m. Feb. 13, after being
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stopped for a moving violation. • A 22-year-old male from Forest Lake was arrested for 2nd degree DWI and obstructing the legal process with force in the 2200 block of Main Street at 2:15 p.m. Feb. 14., after being stopped for an equipment violation. • A 17-year-old juvenile from Blaine was arrested for misdemeanor theft in the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 4:39 p.m. Feb. 14. • A 44-year-old male from Bethel was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, no vehicle insurance, driving after revocation and displaying a revoked license plate in the 300 block of Main Street at 1:55 p.m. Feb. 14, after being stopped for a driving offense and equipment violation. • A 58-year-old male driver from White Bear Lake was arrested for 4th degree DWI in the 1600 block of Ash Street at 11:22 p.m. Feb. 16., after being involved in a two vehicle propety damage accident.
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BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LEXINGTON — An old school building owned by the city is for sale. The city is looking for a buyer of the Lovell building property who will build something in its place that benefits the community, said City Administrator Bill Petracek. “We don’t want to just level it and make it a parking lot,” he said. The building has been in rough shape for a while, and the money spent by the city to maintain it has become unreasonable, Petracek noted. “There will be a time, if it remains, that it could become a financial burden on the community.” The location of the building, however, is ideal for development, and the
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traffic counts are favorable for a business location. “Maybe even senior living,” said Petracek. “Something to enhance the community. Something that fits within the neighborhood and meets the community’s needs,” he said. According to the ISD 12 website, in 1949 a three-room building was built on the present site of the Lovell
building as a combination elementary and high school. In 1952 eight rooms were added to the building. In 1955 another 13 rooms were added, and in 1960 a kitchen, cafeteria and library were added. When School District 49 consolidated with School District 5 in 1956, high school students began attending Marshall High School in Minneapolis.
The Lovell school building eventually closed in 1982 due to ill repair and declining enrollment. The building has been officially for sale about three months, noted Petracek. A potential offer from a developer was presented to the City Council at a Jan. 21 workshop meeting by Realtor Lou Suski. The developer is
interested in 2.9 acres of the property to build an assisted living/senior living facility. The council approved the property to be marketed as subdividable. The current businesses using the space have all been notified that the building is for sale. Some of the businesses broke their leases early in order to move, but were not fined. For those who remain, the city will offer a helping hand. “When the building is closed, the city will assist in helping them find new locations,” said Petracek. As for moving the farmers market that has been held for years in the parking lot of the building, Petracek said the city hasn’t talked about that yet. “But there are other options,” he said.
OBITUARIES Katherine L. Hollister, age 87, former resident of Circle Pines, passed away Jan. 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur Hollister and granddaughter, Amy Hollister. Katherine is survived by her children, Lee (Deb), Keith (Julie), Nancy Kremer, Ross (Analyn), and Karol (Tony) Becker, nine grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. Katherine was much loved and will be greatly missed. Helene Vivian Turnbull, a long-time resident of Lexington, passed away peacefully in her home over President’s Day weekend. Born on October 4, 1936 in Minneapolis to her parents, Charles and Lucille (nee Dallos) Turnbull, she is survived by her two sons, Malai John and Kavi Charles (Kristen); her brother, Charles (Marlene); nieces Charlene Quade, Mary Lager (Kip), Terry Leadabrand (Paul) and great nieces, (Rachel, Nicole,
Alissa, Ashley, Amy, Katie); beloved foster brother, Jack Mielke; and the families of Gene and Helene Lourey and Bob and Marge Turnbull. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lucile K. Moe. Helene was a graduate of Anoka High School, a proud alumna of the University of Minnesota (B.A.) and the University of Iowa (M.S.W.), where she was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni. Professionally, she provided social services at Children’s Society of Minnesota, Lino Lakes Juvenile Detention Facility and from 1974-1998 as a school social worker at Minneapolis South High School, where she founded the Partnership program to help at-risk students graduate. Helene is also remembered for three plays she authored, The Lipskis of Lodz, Jeremiad High, and Agnes & Diana, the latter of which was featured on MPR when it was produced into a play called The Diana Story. Helene was a
strong supporter of equality, political activism in the Democratic party and public education, and dedicated her life to the service of others. She was an avid fisher(wo)man, admirer of nature, and loved spending time with family fishing on the many great lakes of Minnesota. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 27 at 1 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave. N, Circle Pines, MN 55014. A late lunch will follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation will be made on her behalf to the South High Foundation. Lois Ann Barrett, 53, of Circle Pines, died Feb. 17. Centennial High School graduate. Funeral service was Feb. 22 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Circle Pines. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lino Lakes.
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“EDDIE THE EAGLE” (PG-13) [SOME SUGGESTIVE MATERIAL, PARTIAL NUDITY, AND SMOKING.] — An inspirational, entertaining,
factually based, star-dotted (Christopher Walken and Tim McInnerny), 105-minute film in which enthusiastic, milk-swigging, 22-yearold Englishman Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards (Taron Egerton), who lives with his middle-class parents (Jo Hartley and Keith Allen) in Britain and was disabled as a youngster, heads to Germany to train as a ski jumper with the dream of going to the Olympics and with the reluctant guidance of a booze-drinking former Olympic U.S. ski jumping champion (Hugh Jackman) is determined to meet the skeptical British Olympic Committee arbitrary qualifications in order to go to the Winter Games in Calgary, Canada, in 1988.
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“TOUCHED WITH FIRE” (R) [LANGUAGE, A DISTURBING IMAGE, BRIEF SEXUALITY, AND DRUG USE.] — When a published poet (Katie Holmes)
and a creative rapper (Luke Harry) who both suffer from bipolar disorder, fall in love after meeting as inpatients at a New York City psychiatric hospital in this thought-provoking, insightful, downbeat, well-acted, unevenly paced, 110-minute film, their concerned parents (Christine Lahti, Bruce Altman and Griffin Dune) struggle to keep their adult children safe as their relationship spirals out of control.
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— An over-the-top, nonsensical, sporadically humorous, wacky, cameo-studded (Justin Bieber, Billy Zane, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kiefer Sutherland, Justin Theroux, Sting, Christine Taylor, Anne Wintour, Willie Nelson, Naomi Campbell, Susan Sarandon, Macaulay Culkin, Katie Couric, Tommy Hilfiger, M.C. Hammer, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Vera Wang, Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Mika, Jane Pauley, Susan Boyle, Milla Jovovich and Fred Armisen), 102-minute, satirical spoof in which a widowed, has-been model (Ben Stiller), who is famous for his “blue steel” stare and is short on brain cells is aided by a model friend (Owen Wilson) and a sexy fashion Interpol agent (Penélope Cruz) in Rome when the life of his estranged, plus-size model son (Cyrus Arnold) is threatened after he is kidnapped from an Italian orphanage by a resentful, disgruntled fashion designer (Will Ferrell) and his accomplices (Kristen Wiig) out for revenge.
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.
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Sr. Production Materials Analyst
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Nexen is a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, precision linear and rotary motion control devices and control systems. Responsibilities will include maintaining product forecast, responsible business system metrics and parameters, along with planning and controlling material scheduling activities, while balancing targeted inventory levels and ensuring customer on-time delivery objectives are met. Reviews priorities, reports problem areas and takes or recommends appropriate action. Answer inquiries concerning production work status and material availability. Lead daily production meeting and communicate status or changes of material plans, forecast, work in process and customer requirements to appropriate departments and management. Qualified candidates will have a minimum BA/BS degree - Business or Technical. Four or more years’ experience in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment preferred, along with at least two years in a materials management position. Strong understanding of Process Management and Lean Principles. APICS and ISM certifications are preferred. Should be a self-starter, organized, and analytical with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in a team environment and always maintain a professional demeanor. Strong computer skills including, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Must also have strong problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. If you are interested in joining a dynamic and forward looking company, and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to work, fax or send a resume to: Nexen Group, Inc. Human Resources 26837 Industrial Avenue Webster, WI 54893 Fax (715) 866-6350 materials@nexengroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Schwieters Millwork is looking for an individual to build & assemble our custom trim builds in our Millwork shop. Carpentry experience is a must for this position. Duties include: • building trim components for new residential & commercial construction • working w/wood • operating saws
Benefits include: • weekly pay • medical • dental • 401(k) • vacation • holiday
Please apply one of the following ways: • Stop in to complete an application at 13925 Fenway Blvd. N. Hugo • Fax your resume to 651-407-1437 • Apply online at www.schwieterscompanies. com • Call or text with questions: 612.328.3140 • Email your resume to tracey@ schwieterscompanies.com
Prelude Homes & Services is seeking several experienced Caregivers and Assistant Cooks to join our White Bear Lake, MN memory care campus. Our campus is set to open March, 2016, and consists of our 30-bed memory care cottages. These positions must be willing to work every other weekend and occasional holidays. We currently are hiring for the following caregiving positions: Full-time/part-time AM shift (7am-3pm) Full-time/part-time PM shift (3pm-11pm) Full-time/part-time NOC shift (11pm-7am) We currently are hiring for the following assistant cook positions: Part-time (24 hours a week) Please send an email to kmelby@prelude cares.com to apply!
HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRESS FULL-TIME MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Job Description: The housekeeper/laundress will be responsible for keeping and maintaining the cleanliness of the resident apartments and common areas of the community and be responsible for washing resident’s personal laundry and linens on a weekly basis. Candidate must enjoy working with senior citizens.
Please send resume to: jlamere@linolakesal. com, 763-267-6183 or stop by and fill out an application at 725 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes MN 55014
DIETARY AIDE/COOK Job Summary: The dietary aide/cook performs designated work and cleaning routines; will be responsible for the preparation and execution of the resident meals. Qualifications: The Dietary Aide/cook will hold a high school graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. This position includes various work routines such as preparing food items, serving food, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area. The Dietary Aide/Cook will be able to work flexible hours and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents and family members. Lino Lakes Assisted Living offers a $500 sign on bonus for full-time positions. Looking for both part-time and full-time positions; AM and PM shifts. Please send resume and job interest to:
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Preco, Inc. is a premier provider of solutions for material processing needs. Our dedicated staff keeps us at the leading edge of precision automated processing systems for high speed and high accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications. When you work at Preco, Inc., you have the opportunity to apply your skills to create optimal solutions for our customers. Preco is looking for talented, career oriented technical help to fuel our continued growth.
Manufacturing Engineer
The Manufacturing Engineering is primarily responsible for providing technical support to ensure products meet established specifications, achieve customer requirements, and are manufactured in a cost effective and timely manner. Hiring Qualifications: Four year engineering degree (ME preferred) or equivalent experience; minimum of 3 years industrial experience. Experience in an organization certified to ISO 13485 highly desired. This position is located in Hudson, WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com
Quality Engineer
QE is responsible for providing technical support to ensure customer requirements are understood and met. In addition, the QE is responsible for providing support to the leadership team to ensure our Quality Management System is maintained. Hiring Qualifications: Four year technical degree and experience in manufacturing and in an organization certified to ISO 13485. This position is located in Hudson, WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com.
Quality Assurance Technician
The QA Technician is responsible for supporting the organization by providing inspection and testing services, administration of nonconforming material, coordination of calibration records, and support of the corrective and preventive action processes. Hiring Qualifications: Two year technical degree desired; experience with MicroVu highly preferred. This position is located in Hudson. WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com.
Service Technician
Install CNC laser systems and/or train customers on the operation and maintenance of the machine, travel to customer’s locations to repair and install systems & test and repair parts sent in by customers. Minimum two year technical degree in laser technology, electronics or electro-mechanics, ability to communicate well and troubleshoot over the phone, experience and/or training for PC troubleshooting, willingness to travel frequently (US and Int’l.) & valid driver’s license and a good driving record. This position is located in Somerset, WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com. Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary as well as ongoing opportunities for growth. For consideration, send your resume to: Preco Inc., Attn: HR, 500 Laser Drive, Somerset, WI 54025, Email: hr@precoinc.com or fax to 715-247-5650. EOE. See our website for full job descriptions.
Preco, Inc. www.precoinc.com Full and Part Time
CNA/Home Health Aides
Lino Lakes Assisted Living has openings for full and part-time Home Health Aides. AM, PM and overnight shifts. CNA or 2+ years experience required. Home Health Aides assist residents with their activities of daily living, helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, etc. Our aides are not universal workers which allows them to focus exclusively on resident care. Additional training in medication passing offered, and other advancement opportunities available. We offer competitive wages and FT benefits. Please submit job interest online at linolakesal.com, send a resume to dcurtis@linolakesal.com or stop by and fill out an application in person. $500 sign on bonus for FT position
Wanted: Fulltime seasonal underground utility locator, experience preferred, training available. Very competitive pay. Independent outdoor work. Company vehicle provided; clean valid driver's license required: no DUI within last 7 years. Internet access required. Please call 763-682-3514 2 Positions Open Digital Print Specialist M-F, 10-5; Sat 9-3 Evening Sales Associate M-F, 3-Close; Sat 9-3 Must have retail sales experience Go to https:// theupsstore3299. hyrell.com/ to apply
City of Vadnais Heights Seasonal Help
The City of Vadnais Heights is accepting applications for temporary spring/summer help for Public Service and Parks & Recreation. Positions, salaries and hours vary. For more information visit www. Cityvadnaisheights. com. Deadline for positions is 4:00 p.m. on March 8, 2016. EEO
CDL A Drivers $7,500 sign-on bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & 65K+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco.com or call Hollie now! 507-664-3038.
FT & PT Direct Support Professional positions available WBL & Hugo group homes w/ men or women! Exp. preferred. M/H valid MN DL, clean driving record, proof of insurance & pass background check. Call Carrie for info (651) 426-3517. $1200 Retention BONUS offered!
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We are currently seeking LAWN SPECIALISTS to provide regularly scheduled landscape services to our customers.
We offer: • Excellent hourly pay — paid weekly • Sales commission and customer retention bonus — paid weekly • Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) with Company match • Paid holidays and vacation • Rapid career advancement For questions, please call 651-234-1906 Please apply now at: jobs.trugreen.com/vadnais-heights-jobs
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities.
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21st Century Cooperative,Cumberland, Iowa is seeking a qualified CEO/General manager. This is a multi-location grain, agronomy, energy and feed cooperative with sales of $60 million. Business degree and/or successful agricultural business management experience desired. Apply to: http://tinyurl.com/ jfzle60-For more info contact David Lemmon, 320/219-0270 or email david.lemmon @chsinc.om
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Vadnais Heights is now hiring for part-time & full time Housekeeping, Apply within at 1125 East County Rd E Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 or call 651-797-3008
154 Full Time SALES SPECIALIST Lino Lakes Insurance Agency looking for a sales and customer service person. Email resume to jlynch@amfam.com 651-717-1650
157 Part Time PT Cleaner AM & PM Shifts Includes Weekends Grandma's Bakery 651-779-0707
251 Lessons/ Schools FLUTE - WB AREA Master Teacher - Fun! All ages.651-776-1781
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355 Vocational Training Specialist FT/PT in St. Paul/Vadnais Heights FT: 7:30-4 M-F + Great Benefits! PT: 10a-2p; M-F Skills working w/DD/MI. Experience is a must! Job coach, counsel, leadership skills, strong work ethic Enjoys rec/leisure, community adventures, and teaching skillsets and modifying behavior. Must have MN drivers license, pass criminal background check. EOE/AA Ally People Solutions Kelly: 651-288-8947 or kwaller@allypeoplesolutions.org
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