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Lino Lakes researches options for future of fire service BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Following his retirement, he continued as an instructor at the Anoka County Fire Training Academy. On Sunday, Nov. 8, Olson was wrapping up yardwork for the season when he started to feel ill. The next day, he found out he was COVID-19 positive. Over the next week, he felt progressively worse. On Nov. 15, his oxygen levels were

LINO LAKES — Though there is no cause for concern currently, the city’s public safety director says, there may be in the future if the city doesn’t come up with a plan for daytime response to fire calls. “There is no emergency here,” Public Safety Director John Swenson told the City Council at its Feb. 1 work session. “We have the resources that we need to provide the service currently, but this is just making sure that we are set up for long-term success.” The city of Lino Lakes has operated its own public safety department with a voluntary cross-trained police officer/ firefighter model since it decided to leave the Centennial Fire District (CFD) in 2014. Other public safety organizations are also looking forward. CFD hired a consulting company that specializes in emergency services to conduct an operations study, the results of which were presented to the CFD Steering Committee earlier this month (see “Centennial Fire District considers options for future,” Feb. 16). “We have seen a number of cross-trained police officers/firefighters elect to no longer serve in that role,” Swenson said. Officers are not required to be trained in both disciplines, but rather can choose to do so. “Over the years, those numbers have gone down.” Swenson said the primary reason for having cross-trained officers is being

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Family and friends, along with fire and police agencies from all over Anoka County, wait outdoors to welcome home retired firefighter Glen Olson, who was hospitalized for four months due to COVID-19.

Firefighters organize big welcome home BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Fire and police agencies from all over Anoka County braved the cold temperatures to welcome home one of their own following his four-month battle with COVID-19. Fire engines and police squads lined Hokah Drive in Lino Lakes in anticipation of retired Centennial Fire District Deputy Chief Glen Olson’s arrival.

When Olson turned onto his street Feb. 16, he was greeted by firefighters, EMTs, police officers, deputies, family members and neighbors holding welcome home signs. “I didn’t expect it. Tears just started flowing,” Olson said. “It was overwhelming to see all of the familiar faces.” Olson served on the Centennial Fire District (CFD) for 30 years before he retired in 2015.

Annual legislative breakfast has familiar theme In a normal year, Centennial High School Learning Commons would have been jampacked with school board members, district staff, community members and legislators for the annual legislative breakfast. Obviously, that was not an option in the middle of a pandemic. Rather than cancel the event, the district elected to have a few people gather in person. Most attendees joined remotely through Google Meet. The district started the event 18 years ago as an

opportunity for the district and legislators to learn from each other and how to support one another at the Capitol. Rep. Nolan West (R-Blaine) and Rep. Donald Raleigh (R-Blaine) attended the Feb. 17 event in person. Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) and Sen. Jerry Newton (D-Coon Rapids) participated online. Newton was unable to comment, however, due to technical difficulties. “Our legislative platforms revolve around equity: consistent funding from the state; Centennial’s story of the need to equalize levy dollars and SEE LEGISLATORS, PAGE 6

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High school students qualify for StellarXplorers semifinals A team of cadets from Anoka Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, based in Blaine, is among a select group of teams to qualify for the semifinal round of StellarXplorers, the National High School Space Challenge. Led by Mary Albright, the Anoka Composite Squadron team is the only team in Minnesota and the North Central Region to earn a place in the semifinals. Early competition activities take place locally, including education and training to prepare the team, three practice rounds, and four online competition qualification rounds to identify the top 10 teams to go to the national finals. “When the team was notified (that) they qualified — to use a space analogy — they were over the moon excited,” said Albright. “We are all-in for this competition. You see a lot of teams from the typically space-centric states, but we work

hard to represent the Midwest each year in this competition.” Team members include: C/Capt Samantha Barton, of Blaine; C/2dLt Michael Belair, of Elk River; C/2dLt Sydney Norwood, of Forest Lake; C/ Capt Elizabeth Ostenson, of Circle Pines; C/TSgt Anna Stambaugh, of Hugo; and C/SMSgt Hannah Tepley, of Champlin. Created by the Air Force Association (AFA), StellarXplorers is designed to inspire and motivate high school students and their educators to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through a challenging, space system design competition. For more information about StellarXplorers, go to StellarXplorers.org. From press release

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police responded to several accidents on I-35W Feb. 9 due to icy conditions. • An officer responded to a call of a male who was unable to pay for pumped fuel in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Feb. 9. The caller told police the male had made arrangements to return to pay for fuel and had not done so three days later. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a hit-and-run crash in the 2300 block of Main Street Feb. 9. The damage was documented, and the investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a report of possible shots fired in the 7300 block of Crane Drive Feb. 9. Officers did not locate anything indicating a weapon was fired, but did locate a likely source of the sound to be items in a neighboring construction dumpster exploding after freezing/ expanding. • Police responded to a theft at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 10. The investigation continues. • Officers were dispatched to a one-vehicle personal injury crash on I-35E near Main Street Feb. 11. The lone occupant of the vehicle was ejected when the car rolled and was trapped underneath the car.

The occupant was extricated by police and fire staff and transported to a metro hospital by ambulance. • An officer responded to a delayed report of theft from motor vehicle in the 7100 block of Rice Lake Lane Feb. 12. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a report of a vehicle that had struck another vehicle purposefully in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 13. The officer documented the incident; the investigation is ongoing. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road Feb. 14. The driver showed signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer responded to a possible personal injury accident in the 6300 block of Hodgson Road Feb. 14. The officer determined there were no injuries, but an adult male was subsequently arrested of second-degree DWI refusal and thirddegree DWI. • An officer observed two city signs vandalized in the 7500 block of Peltier Lake Drive Feb. 14. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers observed a traffic violation in the area of Victor Hugo Boulevard and Frenchman Road in Hugo and stopped

the vehicle Feb. 14. Both the driver and a passenger were issued citations for drug paraphernalia. • An officer responded to a call of a traffic complaint in the 400 block of Birch Street Feb. 15. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and notified of the complaint. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 40 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Feb. 10 on a trespassing report. The caller advised they wanted an unknown guest removed from the property. Officers told the suspect to leave and served them a trespass order. The suspect refused to leave and was subsequently arrested. • Officers arrested an adult male who had multiple outstanding warrants in the 0 block of East Road in Circle Pines Feb. 10. He was taken into custody. • Police were dispatched to Centerville Feb. 11 on a criminal sexual conduct report. The caller told officers of a possible sexual assault that occurred in Centerville. The incident has been forwarded to the Anoka County Criminal Investigations Division. • Police were dispatched to the 8900 block of Naples Street in Lexington Feb. 11 for

a property damage accident. The driver was subsequently arrested for seconddegree DWI. • Police were dispatched to the Landings of Lexington on a report of a possible domestic with a knife Feb. 13. Officers responded to the scene and determined there was not enough information to charge the suspect. • Officers received a mail theft report from a resident in the 1800 block of Old Mill Court in Centerville Feb. 14. There are no suspects at this time. • An officer responded to the 9300 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Feb. 14 on a theft report. A vehicle registration sticker was stolen. • A theft from motor vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Feb. 14. Information was collected. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Centerville Road and Dupre Road in Centerville Feb. 15. The driver was cited for multiple violations and the vehicle was towed from the scene. • Police apprehended an adult male with outstanding warrants in the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Feb. 16. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The city could soon see a new 24-unit townhome development in Block 7 of downtown. City staff will draft a memorandum of understanding with Centra Homes based on its proposal to redevelop Block 7. This document would allow both parties to continue the due diligence necessary to formulate a developer's agreement, preliminary plat, conditional use permit/planned unit development and other documents. On Feb. 2, the Planning and Zoning Commission, City

Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) met jointly to review two proposals for city-owned property downtown, known as Block 7. Planning commissioners gave unanimous approval to move forward with Centra Homes for 24 for-sale townhomes, configured into six units per building in four buildings. “You do a memorandum of understanding just to get a project off the ground,” City Attorney Kurt Glaser said at the Feb. 10 City Council

meeting. “A Community Development Block Grant requirement must be met, and (Centra's) initial plans must meet those requirements. The developer's agreement will be contingent on this factor.” “This is a great first step; and there will be a lot more questions to come (regarding this development),” Council Member Michelle Lakso said. • To help its residents feel more secure maintain free speech freedoms, the city is one step closer

to enacting a targeted picketing ordinance. Following a discussion, the Centerville City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit picketing in front of a residence without the property owner's permission. The city discussed this topic at two work sessions with enough support for the ordinance to bring it forward as an agenda item, City Administrator Mark Statz said. Because there was enough support for the ordinance as a

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first reading, the second reading has been set for the Feb. 24 meeting. If it is enacted, the ordinance would follow the lead set by the city of Hugo, which adopted a similar ordinance against picketing in a residential neighborhood after protesters targeted a private residence there this summer. • On Feb. 24, the city will sell its 2013A bonds as they approach their call date. George Eilertson of Northland Securities will report back to council on the final interest rate and savings for the city. Selling the bonds will save the city around $85,000 over five years through lower interest costs. This will gradually decrease debt service payments for each of those years due to restructuring. Eilertson expects multiple bidders on the sale. Council also passed a motion to approve the municipal adviser agreement with Northland Securities. • The city is moving closer to completing work on the renovated City Hall. Council approved pay request Nos. 3, 4 and 5 in the amounts of $9,932, $14,037, and $19,732.95, respectively, to Crawford Merz for the council chamber remodel. • Approved pay request No.

9 to A-1 Excavating Inc. of Bloomer, Wisconsin, in the amount of $7,751.13 for the downtown street and utility improvements. • Centerville citizens walking along Main Street will be able to enjoy new colorful paving squares in the concrete patio at 7087 Main St. after council approved a $5,000 grant from the county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority for that project. City staff asked council to confirm the recommendation from the EDA and formally request the funds from Anoka County. • The city will have more funds in its cable fund after council members passed a resolution to accept a donation in the amount of $540 from former council member Matt Montain. • Adjourned to closed executive session pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(b), to discuss and examine legal options and strategy regarding Alex Lawn and Turf LLC. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. or by videoconference. Loretta Harding

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able to respond to daytime calls Monday through Friday. Many of the paid-on-call fire staff have full-time jobs outside of the city during those times. Swenson said nighttime response and weekend response is not a problem. Last spring, city staff worked the human resources department to develop full-time police officer/firefighter and sergeant/firefighter positions. Over the summer and into the fall, the city worked to negotiate contracts with the two respective unions. The City Council approved the contracts in December. “In January, we communicated to staff about the new positions … We asked if any of them had any interest in transitioning from the police officer or

sergeant positions to the new positions and they had to indicate yes or no,” Swenson recalled. “We received the results, and there wasn’t enough interest to make that an ongoing viable option for us.” “We want to be proactive about this to make sure that we address this before it becomes an emergency,” Swenson told the council. Council Member Christopher Lyden said, “Fire prevention is not an add-on service, it is an essential service. My focus here is to be forwardlooking … Responsibility in the future means to be open to all conversations and all potential solutions.” Mayor Rob Rafferty said he would like to see the department research options and bring back their findings to the council at a future meeting.

In a follow-up interview, Swenson explained that city staff are in the “preliminary stages” of exploring three main options: Finding vendors that may be able to provide services for daytime response on a contract basis; Establishing part-time firefighter positions to provide daytime response or establishing a duty crew model; Talking to neighboring jurisdictions like CFD, Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View (SBM) or Forest Lake to determine if there is any interest in working collaboratively to address daytime services in a way that is mutually beneficial to each of the communities. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Council grants flexibility for Ephesians Phase 2 BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

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Dinkytown Rentals will now need approval of a final plat and development agreement for Ephesians Phase 2. The current building is located at 8927 Syndicate Ave., and the new building would replace Lexington Lakes Apartments located along DuWayne Avenue.

completion in March 2022. Tim Harmsen explained that things have changed, and that their hands are currently tied when it comes to vacating the existing buildings because of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium. “We have replaced about half of the tenants who understand what is going on … Without having the ultimate (option) of eviction, we pretty much are stuck with asking, ‘Please can you move?’” he said. “We are just going to play that out and see how it goes,” Harmsen continued. “I think everyone understands that those buildings are done. Ultimately, this is an extremely positive thing for this community.” Rank added that they will work with the residents to help them find

other arrangements and have been researching options available through Anoka County. Harmsen added that if the tenants refuse to move out, the matter could end up in the court system, which continues to be backlogged during the pandemic. That could extend the timeline even more, he noted. The council agreed to extend the life of the preliminary plat and PUD from the typical six months to one year, with the option of another six-month extension if necessary. Dinkytown Rentals now will need to secure approval of a final plat and development agreement. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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another highlight will be a walkway throughout the Ephesians campus that will go all the way to Walgreens on Lake Drive. “I feel like it is going to blend in with the neighborhood really well,” Mayor Mike Murphy said. “With the existing buildings that are there now, I feel like you are replacing the old with the new, and there isn’t going to be much of an impact difference other than you are filling in the empty space in between the buildings.” City Council Member Diane Harris described the proposed building as “attractive” and said, “You are replacing apartments with apartments. I think it really makes the campus, a campus. It is finishing what you started.” Murphy inquired about the desired timeline for the project, and Harris wanted to know what would happen with the tenants who currently reside in the three buildings that will be demolished. Previous plans called for breaking ground this spring, with final

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LEXINGTON — The second phase of the Ephesians apartments has been granted its next set of approvals. Although the timeline of the project remains up in the air because of the pandemic, the City Council has granted developer Dinkytown Rentals LLC some flexibility when it comes to timing. Owners of Dinkytown Rentals, Circle Pines residents Tim and Karen Harmsen, are proposing to build a 39unit 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 the Lexington Lakes Apartments. The first phase of the development, located at 8927 Syndicate Ave., has 89 units. The Harmsens, along with Glen Rank, real estate manager at Dinkytown Rentals, visited the council to request approval of land use applications Feb. 18. The council approved the planned unit development (PUD), preliminary plat and vacation of DuWayne Avenue (south of Restwood Road). “We believe (Ephesians Phase I) has brought beauty, light and energy to an area that was considered blighted by many for quite some time,” Rank said. “The existing buildings on DuWayne Avenue have historically been unmaintained and problematic in the neighborhood. Ephesians II is designed to fit in that area and provide a nice gateway into the campus.” The apartment complex will include 19 studios, 12 alcoves (enhanced studios with privacy for sleeping areas), six onebedroom 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

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Challenging COVID-19

T WAS A year ago when the pandemic began to sweep across our nation as well as the world. It has upset our way of life in more ways than we could have imagined. Our nation’s leaders working closely with pharmaceutical companies, both here and in Europe, were able to develop three approved vaccines in less than a year. To curb the virus and its mutations, health officials have needed to quickly fi nd a way to vaccinate the majority of Americans, beginning fi rst with health care workers, then seniors, then the entire population including children. Our children were anxious for us to be vaccinated while we were spending the winter in Ft. Myers, Florida, in Lee County. Some of our friends and two nephews were able About the to get their first vaccination in January. We heard all Town kinds of stories where people Gene Johnson used multiple phones and computers to try to schedule an appointment. One friend made over 130 calls to arrange his appointment. Some people we know drove over a hundred miles to be able to get their vaccinations. My wife, Kathy, tried for appointments in Lee, Henry and Collier counties and was successful in getting on a list in Lee County to wait for a call for an appointment. Ultimately our daughter, Julie, who spends the winter in La Quinta, California, was successful in getting us an appointment in Lee County. Our daughter, Stephanie, was also making regular contacts on our behalf. On Feb. 12 we arrived early to our 10:30 a.m. appointment time at the old Southwest Regional Airport in Ft. Myers. We were amazed at the efficiency of the process, and it took us less than an hour to be vaccinated with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. On March 12 we will receive our second dose. Lee County started vaccinations on Dec. 28. Our friends, Carol and Marv Market, formerly of Eau Claire, Wisconsin got their fi rst shot on Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. They waited in line for two hours at the Ft. Myers Rec Center. AS A NATION we now need to be concerned that we reach “herd immunity.” It is well- established science that once a percentage of the population has achieved immunity, a virus will begin to die out. This means that a certain percentage of the population will have to become immune through natural exposure to COVID–19 or by receiving a vaccine to limit the virus’s ability to spread so it will eventually burn out. AS WE LISTENED to Eagle Brook’s church service Feb. 14 it was announced that a tenth campus of Eagle Brook would be opening soon at Ham Lake. It was encouraging to know that a church which teaches and preaches God’s saving grace through the Bible is growing. The church formerly known as Horizons Church with Jimmy Jones as senior pastor, will join the group as Eagle Brook Ham Lake. Jones approached Eagle Brook Senior Pastor Jason Strand with the news that he would be retiring thereby setting in motion the congregation to vote on the merger of the church with Eagle Brook. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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espite high political tensions, I still believe we have more that unites us than divides us; more in common than not. With that in mind, I would like to discuss something we can all agree on — our kids’ literacy. The latest reading data from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is, to say the least, depressing. Only 55.7% of students meet or exceed forthgrade reading standards. That’s correct: 55.7% reading proficiency for fourth graders, and it is worse for non-white students. It Legislator doesn’t need to be this way. Lingo Within five Roger years we can get that number to Chamberlain 90%. Going from 55% reading proficiency to 90% in only five years may sound like a dream, but it’s not. It’s within our reach. We don’t even need to rewrite curriculum, add 50 pages of new laws and mandates, or spend billions of dollars. It can be achieved by implementing a program with a proven track record of success in other states called LETRS. More on that in a minute. First, I must say up front that I do not intend to lay blame for

our current failures on anyone’s proverbial doorstep — especially not teachers. But we can’t settle for the status quo. How did we get here? Something called the “Reading Wars.” Ideas about the best way to teach reading fell into two equally passionate groups: those who believe in language immersion (“whole language”) and those who believed reading instruction should follow a structured scope and sequence (“structured literacy”). For many years, the “whole language” faction was winning on college campuses as the preferred methodology. As a result, teachers were ill-equipped to properly and effectively teach reading, and our students shortchanged. We’ve been trying to climb out of that hole ever since. Based on recommendations of the National Reading Panel, we know students best learn to read through structured literacy. That’s where LETRS comes in. LETRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. It is professional development that provides teachers with the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction. Those fundamentals include phonological awareness, phonics, ﬂuency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and language. LETRS has become the consensus approach to training educators on how to properly teach reading to young students.

It is backed by 30 years of scientific research with over a decade of proven success. Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama are all currently using LETRS as part of efforts to improve reading outcomes. It is even being used here on a limited basis. The teachers love it because it works; they have seen significant success. Parents brought it to our attention. During their tireless work addressing dyslexia and literacy, they came across the work that was being done in Mississippi. Mississippi had declared war on illiteracy and is now leading the nation in reading progress. It is a bipartisan agreement that enjoys the support of all stakeholders, including the teachers union, teachers, school board association, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and, most importantly, parents. We can all agree on the importance of ensuring students know how to read at an early age. Getting to 90% literacy for fourth graders within five years is an achievable, important goal. And just as important, it’s something everyone can get behind, something that can help unite us. Sen. Roger Chamberlain, R- 53, can be reached at 651-296-1253, sen. roger.chamberlain@senate.mn or 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Capitol Building, Room 306, St. Paul, MN 55155.

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The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department will hold the fifth annual Guns-N-Hoses game Feb. 27. No audience will be allowed, but fans can stream the game live online.

The annual Guns-N-Hoses Charity Classic, a hockey fundraiser for Lino Lakes volunteer organizations, will take place for the fifth straight year despite COVID, the organizers announced. The Feb. 27 event at National Sports Center in Blaine, beginning at 5:30 p.m., includes a hockey game between the police department and the fire department along with opportunities to make donations, buy merchandise and raffle tickets, and participate in silent auctions. Taking part will be Jamie McBain of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Eric Condra, former NHL player and now a Chicago Black Hawks assistant coach. “Despite the COVID restriction not allowing us to gather in person, we

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are very excited to see how this year’s event plays out,” said spokesman Wes Pederson. “One thing we have learned is that through adversity (COVID) we learned to innovate — which has led us to discovering all new ways to make this year as successful as possible.” Some new features can be carried forward into future seasons, he said, such as local establishments — Campanelle’s, Blue Heron, Southern Rail, Tavern on Main, Wise Guys Pizza — hosting a Guns-N-Hoses “Watch Party,” where they will show the game live via North Metro TV or its YouTube channel. “We are excited to be able to use this event to drive business to these local establishments while at the same time raising money for Backing The Blue Line,” Pederson said. Some establishments are donating a portion of their sales during the

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Governor announces new plan for schools Middle school and high school students will soon be able to return to the classroom for in-person learning. Gov. Tim Walz announced an updated plan last week that will allow students in grades 6-12 to return to full-time, inperson learning. Centennial Schools sent out a message to parents last week that said in part, “We are excited to hear the Governor’s direction. Since we learned about the new plan, we are reviewing and preparing the timeline and information.” The district plans to send out more information to families this week. Under the new plan, families still have the option to keep their children at home for distance learning for the remainder of the school year.

COVID-19 BRIEF Minnesota launches online COVID-19 vaccine tool Minnesota has debuted a registration tool that will notify users when they can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Minnesota COVID-19 will alert registrants when they are eligible to receive a vaccine, connect them to resources to schedule an appointment and notify them if there are opportunities to get vaccinated in your area. Any Minnesotan 18 years or older who has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine can register. Insurance and identification are not needed, and signing up is free. Sign up online at vaccineconnector.mn.gov.

Meet Scooby Doo. There’s a bit of a resemblance, right? Scooby arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a shelter in St. Paul. He was a bit timid and cautious about things going on around him at the shelter, but is much more relaxed after being taken into foster care. Scooby is a bull terrier mix, around 1 year old, and weighs about 60 pounds, although he does have a bit more weight to gain. Being young, Scooby has a lot of energy to burn. He enjoys playing fetch and tug and can play for long periods of time. Scooby is a chewer, but has shown no desire to chew on furniture or any of his foster’s belongings. He has a nice supply of chew toys that keeps him content. Scooby is a cuddler and loves being with his foster family. He would make a great single dog as long as he has an active person or family who will help him get his energy out with daily walks and play.

He would do best in a family with older children due to his size and energy. If in a home with other dogs, Scooby would need his foster sibling(s) to be confident, tolerant and like playing as much as he does. Although he is very friendly, slow introductions are best for Scooby. It’s unknown if he has had any official training in his past, but he does know basic commands like sit, down and stay. He also comes when called. Scooby would do great with an adopter who would continue with advanced training and obedience. He is also kennel trained. Scooby does tend to resource guard his food and toys. His foster has eased any concerns by feeding him in his kennel. He is content with that and would do well in a home that would continue this, especially if there are other dogs or young kids in the house. If you are interested

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Girl Scout cookies available Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing. Local troops are selling cookies to raise funds for their activities, trips and community projects. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Girl Scouts are partnering with GrubHub to provide contact-free cookie deliveries in select markets. Same-day pickup is also available. For more information, visit girlscouts. org/en/cookies/all-aboutcookies.html.

game; others are offering food and drink specials. At least one (Southern Rail) is partnering with vendors to secure multiple high-value items for the raffle. They will engage their customers to have some additional fun during the game. There is a Guns-N-Hoses online store where people can buy raffle tickets for items such as an $800 Traeger Smoker/ Grill package and a $1,150 Heartwood Resort stay, along with G-N-H apparel, and/or make a cash donation. The site is gunsnhoses-100501-107060.square.site. All donations go to Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Services, which includes the Lino Lakes Explorer Post, Lino Lakes Public Safety Reserve Unit, Fire Division of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department, and Lino Lakes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

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CHURCH BRIEF Public invited to Alzheimer’s education conference The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference for Minnesotans from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, as part of its 2021 national Educating America Tour. The conference is free and open to everyone. Participants may ask questions of health, caregiving and legal experts. Sessions will include: “How Mindfulness Can Help Family Caregivers”; “Planning in Crisis”; and “It’s Not That

Simple— Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer’s Journey”. At the conclusion of the conference, there will be a special performance by the Giving Voice Chorus. For more information or to register, go to alzfdn.org/tour. Those who can’t participate in the virtual conference, or have questions about Alzheimer’s disease can connect with licensed social workers seven days a week through AFA’s national toll-free helpline by calling 866-2328484 or webchatting through AFA’s website.

Eagle Brook adding Ham Lake location Eagle Brook is adding its 10th location. Eagle Brook will take over Horizons Church, located at 1503 157th Ave. NE in Ham Lake. Eagle Brook is one of the nation’s largest churches. An estimated 24,000 people attended weekly through March 2020. An estimated 20,000 more watch the services online. Eagle Brook’s other locations include Lino Lakes, Blaine, White Bear Lake, Spring Lake Park, Anoka, Woodbury, Lakeville, Wayzata and Rochester.

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told the legislators how important it is for the district to have consistent funding it can rely on. As an example, Chaffey showed a comparison of what Centennial received as a part of the most recent Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funding (ESSER) compared to the allocations of its comparable districts. “We received the lowest amount of funding per average daily membership,” Chaffey said. “We received $1M less than Spring Lake Park, who actually have 500 less students than we do. We received $3.7M less than Mounds View and have about half of the students … Our share is 9% of the students, yet we received a 2% share of the funding.” He added, “We realize that funding is going to be a huge debate this cycle, but when there is new money considered for COVID, we’d like to see the allocation method be more equitable and fair for districts like us.” Superintendent Brian Dietz pleaded, “The big piece is about awareness … Your zip code shouldn’t dictate what you get for funding, we just want to be treated fairly.” Guthmueller asked the legislators, “How can we help you in St. Paul drive home the messages of the importance of consistent funding for our schools?” Chamberlain said, “I’m going to be honest with you, I’ve been doing this 10 years, you guys have been doing it longer, I don’t know … I’ve been singing the same

tune for many years. Last year it was ripped out of the final agreement in (the fall) when we had the bill passed. That would have provided about $600,000-$700,000 in additional money to ISD 12.” He added, “There is hope. We will continue to work on this and get it done … I’m committed to reforms, finding money and equalizing this funding.” West said, “In my committees, one of the biggest things they have been hammering on is racial equity. When you bring up the northern suburbs, they immediately think ‘rich white kids’ and that’s not even true. We have had a huge increase in diversity up here. If we can get a message across, that can really show how this money will help the diverse students in this community.” Raleigh said, “The reality is, we have to be the voice of reason. I’m going to be the voice of reason, I’m going to listen to you, I’m going to do everything I can to advocate for our schools, but understand there are so many competing priorities.” Other topics discussed during the event were how the district can help get legislation passed to help equalize levy dollars and alleviate the burden on taxpayers; what funding the district may be able to tap into for narrowing achievement/opportunity gaps; and how the district can help to pass legislation for special education funding. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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4. As a tribute to his late father, Gale Pettee, Kraig Pettee decided to honor their annual father-son tradition of building a giant snowman at Gale’s home on Brian Drive in Centerville. Gale passed away Jan. 6, 2020. The 14-foot-tall snowman is named “DIVOC the healer.” (DIVOC is COVID spelled backwards.) The Quad Community Press has run several pictures of the giant snowmen over the years and published an article on the Pettees in 2013. — Submitted by Kraig Pettee 5. Students in Centennial’s Early Childhood Family Education program were spreading the love. The toddlers made notes and valentines for residents in area assisted-living homes. — Submitted

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Cougar icemen finish strong in wins over Osseo, Rogers BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Erupting in the third period both games, the Centennial Cougars pummeled Osseo 10-2 and Rogers 7-4 last week. The Cougars scored seven goals in the third period against Osseo (3-6-1) at home Thursday evening. Jordan Newpower and Owen Van Tassel each pumped in three goals. Peyton Blair, Henry Bartle, Mason Wistrcill and Jacob Hoylo netted one goal each. Connor Thompson made three assists. Leo Troje stopped 13 of 15 shots. Daniel Ellingson had both goals for Osseo. At Rogers on Saturday evening, the score was 3-3 after two periods. Centennial’s fourgoal burst in the third period included Newpower’s second of the game, two by AJ Carls, and one by Van Tassel. Other goals came from Blair and Bartle. Carls made two assists. Troje stopped 29 shots, giving up goals to Sam Ranallo, Tanner Weis, Braden Hamann and Grant Grenl for Rogers (7-4). Rogers goalie Andrew Lubke stopped 43 of 50.

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Centennial players and student fans celebrate a goal by Jordan Newpower (far right) at Rogers.

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Lauren O’Hara delivered the overtime game-winner, short-handed, as Centennial rallied to beat Elk River/Zimmerman 6-5 on Saturday evening on the Elks’ ice. The Cougars (9-2) trailed 4-2 in the third period before Nikki Hammond scored at 10:22 and Goodreau at 12:22 to tie the score. The Elks (6-3) were in the power play in OT after a tripping call on the Cougars, but O’Hara scored at 4:38, assisted by Megan Goodreau. O’Hara, Goodreau and Hammond each drilled two goals. Goodreau and O’Hara each had two assists, and Summer Francis and Abby Elliott one each. Maddie Christian led the Elks (6-3) with three goals. Cougar goalie Kaitlin Groess stopped 25 of 30 shots. The Cougars (9-2) also beat Champlin Park/Coon Rapids 6-1 on Wednesday as Goodreau notched two goals (one shorthanded) and two assists. Elliott, Ella O’Hearn, O’Hara and Francis each had one goal. Groess stopped 37 of 38 shots.

The Cougars, who are shooting 46 percent for the year, were under 30 percent against the Elks, and just 3-for-20 on three’s. Centennial faced No. 7 Maple Grove (10-1) on Tuesday at home. The Elks handed the Crimson their lone loss also. The Cougars barely got past Rogers (2-8) on Wednesday, prevailing 61-59 as Cummings scored 19 points, Guyer 12, and Anderson 11. Anderson had foul trouble. The Cougars shot 6-for-12 on three-pointers. Alex Fuller tallied 21 points and Ellie Buzzelle 15 for Rogers. Sobolik noted that Rogers has several close losses against a tough schedule and are better than their record.

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CENTENNIAL HOCKEY Jordan Newpower leads the Centennial hockey team (7-2-1) in scoring with 14 goals and seven assists. The 6-foot, 150-pound senior forward is enjoying a breakout season after scoring six goals his ﬁrst two years on varsity. “Jordan has worked extremely hard to have the year he’s having,” coach Ritch Menne said. “He has learned how to score all kinds of different goals. He is lethal from the top of the circles, and can score from the tough areas also.” In the last three games, Newpower rang up seven goals and four assists in wins over Coon Rapids, Osseo and Rogers. “He’s a terriﬁc kid with a great attitude,” Menne added.

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The Centennial Cougars (1-10) lost twice last week, to the Rogers Royals 59-45 on Wednesday and the Elk River Elks 83-68 on Friday. Rogers (2-9) was led by Peyton Belka with 21 points and Michael Olowo with 17. Tommy Palmsteen scored 15 for the Cougars and Pablo Estebanez was next with nine. Elk River (2-6) had Cade Osterman with 25 points and Brandon Melchior 18. Ty Burgeon led the Cougars with 20 points. Luke Clark scored 17 and Reese Neudahl 10.

The Centennial wrestlers lost three matches last week and have a 10-8 record. On Thursday, Aitkin beat the Cougars 51-27 and Elk River beat them 42-34. Getting first-period pins against Aitkin (10-10) were Jonah Hylton at 160, Cameron Bettinger at 195 and Oskar Welch at 220. Marcus Whiting won 4-1 at 170. Against the Elks (10-14), the Cougars had three forfeit wins, a pin by Hylton in 1:38, and decisions by Evan Just (10-0) at 106, Dylan Larson (8-5) at 120, and Malachi Theonnes (9-3) at 145. The Coon Rapids Cardinals (9-5) scuttled the Cougars 51-10 on Saturday. Cougar winners were Andrew Person (4-3) at 113, Luke Timko (7-2) at 120 and Bettinger (9-0) at 195.

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Maple Grove defeated Centennial 138.125 to 133.80 on Wednesday evening. “We wound up losing, but we had a good meet,” coach Karley Kissick said. Audrey Noha was first all-around with 36.35 for the Cougars (3-2), followed by Maple Grove’s Sasha Thompson with 35.975. Noha won vault (9.15) and beam (9.325). Jenna Simso scored 33.050 all-around. On vault, Simso scored 8.55, Adi Border 8.425 and Sydney Nelson 8.40. On floor, Border scored 8.675, Adyson Jancek 8.50 and Simso 8.25.

Coon Rapids swimmers beat Cougars Coon Rapids defeated the Centennial swimmers 97-83 on Thursday in the Cardinals pool. The Cougars (3-2) had just two race winners: Hunter Belting (50 freestyle, 22.49) and Aiden Gillen (backstroke, 1:01.14). Bruce Strand

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Golden Lake Concession Stand Attendants The City of Circle Pines is looking for seasonal Concession Stand Attendants for Golden Lake Park. Individuals will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Individuals will be responsible for park groundskeeping, selling concessions, operating a cash register, cleaning and stocking shelves. Pay is $11/hr. Must be 16 years or older to Apply. Park Maintenance Worker The City of Circle Pines is currently looking for seasonal park employees. The individuals will perform various types of manual labor, groundskeeping, operate light equipment, such as lawn mowers, and work on various projects in the park system. Position pays $12/hr. Work hours are Monday-Friday 6:30am–3:00pm. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Public Works Maintenance Worker Centennial Utilities/City of Circle Pines is currently looking for summer seasonal employees for the Public Works Department to perform various types of manual labor and operate light equipment. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Work hours are MondayFriday 7am–3pm. Position pays $12/hr. Applicants for Positions Applications for all positions must be received by 4:30pm, March 1, 2021 at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle. If you have questions, please call 763-784-5898 or email cpeterson@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

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FIREMEN SALUTE: Arranged for homecoming of retired firefighter FROM PAGE 1

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Fire and police agencies from all over Anoka County, including: the Centennial Lakes Fire District, Lino Lakes Public Safety Department, Lexington Fire Department, Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department, Fridley Fire Department, Ham Lake Fire Department and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office greet Glen Olson with a ﬁremen salute.

One of the first people to greet Olson when he was leaving Regency Hospital was interim CFD CoChief Jerry Streich, who served as Olson’s chief from 2008 to 2014. Over the years, Streich and Olson have developed a close friendship. “Not only was I interested in helping the family and being the conduit for everybody else, but if something tragic were to happen, I was going to ensure he and his family were taken care of,” Streich said. With the help of Co-Chief Kathy Peil, Streich put a call out those who have been touched by Olson over the years to welcome him home — not only to CFD, but to other public safety personnel in the county.

“I never thought they would do that for me,” Olson said. “It meant a lot.” Olson has a long road ahead of him but every day, he said, it gets a little bit better. He still has some lasting effects to deal with. He has some nerve damage in one of his ankles that requires a brace, and he relies on a walker to walk. Although his oxygen is okay during the day, he needs assistance at night. He said his hands are also very shaky, and it will take some time before his body isn’t so fatigued. Streich said, “This is an amazing story of recovery. There were so many times when the family called me and we would talk about the direction it could have gone. The family fought,

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fought and fought. Glen has a passion to live, he has a love for life, and he pulled through.” Olson said, “I’m very grateful. It could have been a whole lot worse. People need to get smart about this. Some people have no symptoms, and some people don’t make it past a week. “I was fortunate, but I’ve got a long ways to go,” he noted. “Wear masks, stay away from crowds, social distance … I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.”

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Retired Centennial Fire District Deputy Chief Glen Olson leaves Regency Hospital after a four-month battle with COVID-19.

dropping. Olson’s wife Leigh decided to call an ambulance. Olson was transported to the University of Minnesota Hospital. After a few days in the intensive care unit (ICU), he was intubated and put on a ventilator. On Nov. 20, Leigh, who also tested positive for COVID-19, was taken to Unity Hospital. After a 20-day battle, she was able to return home to continue her recovery. Olson continued fighting in the hospital. Olson developed pneumonia along with COVID, and his organs began to shut down. He was placed on a dialysis machine 24/7 to keep his kidneys functioning. He spent about half of his fourth-month battle on a ventilator and was sent to three different hospitals during that time. Along the way, he lost 35 pounds. “(I had to keep going) for my family, my kids and grandkids. They must have been going crazy,” Olson said. “There was a couple of times when they had to tell the grandkids that papa may not be coming home.” Once Olson regained consciousness and began breathing on his own, he had to relearn how to do everyday tasks like walking, bending over to pick something up, and going up and down stairs. “My physical therapist was amazing, and the nurses were fantastic,” Olson said. When he was finally given the longawaited news that he would be going home, Olson said he was excited, but a little scared to leave those who had taken such good care of him. “I was nervous, but I knew I had a great support group … and a fire department that would be more than happy to do anything I needed,” he said.

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