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Mobile home park takes Lexington to court BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER
Adam Hedin was his foe in Saturday's finals, and a late Bergeland escape sent the Centennial faithful wild. The junior finished with a 41-4 record and state champion medal. It takes a stud to beat a stud. It took one to beat Shilson. The Centennial senior worked to a fall, tech fall, and 14-6 win on the path to the 138-pound finals to find himself staring at St. Michael/Albertville superstar senior Mitch McKee in the championship finals. McKee was tough as nails against Shilson, and won by tech fall. He
LEXINGTON — City representatives and Parkview Homes LLC are attempting to work out their differences in federal district court related to what the complainant is calling a “refusal” of its application for more units. Lawyers representing the two entities met Feb. 19 in an attempt to resolve their issues, but ran out of time. A follow-up session is scheduled for March 4. Parkview Homes LLC, owned by National Loan Acquisitions Company (NLAC), initiated the lawsuit against the city of Lexington in August. NLAC owns Parkview Homes after the previous owner reportedly defaulted on his loan payments. “We stayed there all day,” said Kurt Glaser, city attorney. “We discussed a lot of the issues. We came up with a list of things to research.” The two parties were in separate rooms, while a judge moderated the discussion back and forth between them. According to a letter from Glaser to Parkview dated Aug. 14, the city requested the applicant submit a detailed, comprehensive plan relating to the new units. “From the information known to the city, your client is proposing a multimillion-dollar rehabilitation to the property,” reads the attorney’s letter. “That investment, including the proposed placement of 22 units, constitutes a major rehabilitation that requires your client to submit plans and specifications detailing the overall project.” The letter also addressed the city's request for the property to submit plans on its water system and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for new units. Instead of a rehabilitation plan, the city received a summons and complaint dated four days after Glaser’s letter, indicating it is being sued. According to Parkview's complaint, the city's building code is pre-empted by federal law regarding manufactured housing. “The city has impermissibly attempted to interfere and actually interfered with Parkview's protected property interest by wrongfully refusing permits for the placement of HUD-certified manufactured homes in the community,” reads the complaint. “Parkview has been injured in an amount in excess of $50,000 to be determined at trial.”
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Striking a superhero pose Blake Mliner, 5, and Lino Lakes Recreation Supervisor Brian Hronski dressed as young and mature versions of Captain America during the Super Hero Carnival Saturday, Feb. 27 at Blue Heron Elementary School. Find more photos of the event on page 2.
Jake Bergeland triumphs as state champ, Shilson takes second BY MARK AGUIRRE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Jake Bergeland takes first place in the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament.
SAINT PAUL — Dreams are realized as well as dashed in prep wrestling heaven, cleverly disguised as the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament. It happens each year, which is all one's nerves could stand. Anxiety was at a pinnacle point for Centennial studs Tyler Shilson and Jake Bergeland as they sorted through their respective 138and 132-pound fields. Bergeland began with 8-3 and 10-3 wins, before edging Eagan's Riley White 5-4 in the semifinals. Rosemount senior
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A MOMENT IN HISTORY: Raising a flag On Feb. 23, 1945, U.S. Marines raised the American Flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima. This moment is remembered with the iconic photograph of men working together to raise the second flag on the summit. But the battle was much more than one flag and that photograph. Corporal John Grant, Marine Corps, of Linwood was part of the battle on Iwo Jima and died in action the next day, Feb. 24.
He was buried on the island, but his parents in Linwood brought his remains home for burial at Fort Snelling in 1948. John's history of service is part of the Grant Family papers at the Anoka County Historical Society. Audra Hilse Anoka County Historical Society
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Superheroes gather at Blue Heron Elementary School Henry Kuske watches as Emily Ostercamp paints a spidery image on Drew Wright, 5, during the Super Hero Carnival at Blue Heron Elementary School Saturday, Feb. 27. The family event was sponsored by the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department.
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Above: Lucy Brenk, 1, watches her big sister Katie, 4, begin a scooter race around the course in the gymnasium at Blue Heron Elementary School. Left: Braden Teichert, 3, looks like he has some important things to discuss with a fellow super hero (Brian Hronski as Captain America). Find more photos online in the gallery at presspubs.com.
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MOBILE HOME: Attempting to work out differences with Lexington FROM PAGE 1
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Parkview Homes mobile home park is located along Lake Drive, across from Festival Foods.
Parkview also complained at the city's attempt to address its water system. “Specifically, the city has claimed that the community's water system is somehow deficient ... In fact, the community's water system is not deficient,” read the complaint. “It consists of a private well system that is operating at only a small fraction of its full capacity.” In its answer to the complaint, the city denied the allegation and said city officials have received complaints from residents about the water system. “They are the last entity in the entire city not connected to the [municipal] water system,” said
Glaser. “There is no water pressure. You can't take a shower there at 5 o'clock. The real emphasis of the city is to make it livable.” Justin Templin, the lawyer representing the city in the lawsuit, said the city has the right to enforce water codes. “There is a state plumbing code which maintains standards and a city code which maintains standards, and the city has the right to enforce both,” said Templin. Lexington also denied the other allegations made against it. “The city does not agree its efforts are pre-empted
by federal law,” said Templin. Glaser said the litigation session on Feb. 19 brought up negotiation ideas between the two parties. He said Parkview asked the city if they could offer incentives for developing the site. “We both decided there were more things we can explore,” said Glaser. “They understand why we are imposing safety standards.” Parkview's lawyer, Thomas DeVincke, was out of the office the week following litigation and did not return phone calls as of press time.
Food drive provides relief BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LEXINGTON — Childhood hunger exists locally, and the Circle-Lex Lions Club and Lexington Fire Department are partnering to do something about it. On March 5, they will host a food drive at Festival Foods. The grocery store is providing $5 prepackaged bags of food that can be purchased and donated on the premises for the food drive. Coin boxes for cash donations for Power Packs are at the checkout counters at Down Under Liquor and Lexington Liquor. Donations will benefit the Centennial Food Shelf. Power Packs are packages of food provided to local children identified as being in need via the Centennial School District. They are discreetly provided by staff members, who place it in the child’s backpack when no one else is present. The ideal food donations for power packs include SEE FOOD DRIVE, PAGE 9
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What Harper Lee can teach us
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n Feb. 19, Nelle Harper Lee died of a stroke at age 89, leaving a lasting legacy. Her book “To Kill a Mockingbird” was first published in 1960 and immediately skyrocketed to success, winning a Pulitzer Prize the following year. Today, it is required high school reading across the country, included along with the literary greats such as Steinbeck and Shakespeare. Although Lee continued to write after her success, she lacked faith in her work and never published again until 2015 when the “Mockingbird” sequel, “Go Set A Watchman,” was published by HarperCollins. Many of Lee’s friends knew that she was mostly blind Getting and deaf by this time, and doubted in Tune that she had fully consented to the publication of this work, which Jackie Bussjaeger was more of an unpolished and “lost” first draft of “Mockingbird.” Her lawyer pushed it to publication and, despite its controversial origin, “Watchman” was one of the most popular releases of the year. It is curious that Lee’s work should be drawn into national attention again so shortly after the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, since “Mockingbird” contains such a powerful message about the American justice system. Lee created Atticus Finch, a lawyer of incredible moral standards, to represent the voice of justice in her novel. In the book’s famous courtroom scene, Finch addresses the jury in his final defense of Tom Robinson: “There is one way in this country that all men are created equal—there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of the Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein, and the ignorant man the equal of any college president. That institution, gentlemen, is a court. It can be the Supreme Court of the United States or the humblest J.P. court in the land, or this honorable court in which you serve. Our courts have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal.” Currently, Senate Republicans have refused to consider even holding a hearing to vet any candidate the president puts before them. It appears they want to wait for the next elected candidate to make the decision in order to avoid tipping the court to liberals. Minnesota Senator Al Franken (DFL), among others, has criticized the Senate Republicans for avoiding their obligation to the American people to provide a fully staffed Supreme Court. Wherever the divisions in the Supreme Court lie, however hotly contested, this iconic passage from “To Kill a Mockingbird” reminds Americans that the true purpose of the court is to respect every case and every person as having an individual voice. Franken said that the American people have already spoken, in electing Obama in the first place and giving him the responsibility of choosing the next justice. It appears that the Senate majority has lost sight of its responsibility to the American people. During this squabbling, its members are failing to adequately maintain the justice system to best serve the needs of the country. Perhaps a read-over of Lee’s work, or even a viewing of the Academy Award-winning film, could refresh their memory about the importance and respect that should be given to one of the country’s most revered institutions. Regardless of who is eventually chosen to fill the vacancy (and when), Lee’s message will continue to ring true to generations of American citizens. This book reminds us all that while differences will inevitably arise between groups of people, we must always aspire to respect the voices and stories of others.
Legislature must plan for the future
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he 2016 legislative session will begin on March 8. It will be a much shorter session than usual – only ten weeks – but there are still a lot of things Minnesotans expect us to address. My goal as a senator is to create opportunities for all people to reach their potential; to satisfy their aspirations; to strengthen families; and create robust, vibrant and diverse comLegislator munities. Our current legislative work must Lingo consider future events, such as reRoger Chamberlain tiring baby boomers – the “silver tsunami” – while managing limited resources. This eventuality will significantly impact every aspect of our culture. We must properly prepare. We have to consider what our future will look like with every decision we make each year. Here are some of the more important issues the legislature will be wrestling with this session. Education – I will support policies that provide parents and educators more options and control over educational decisions. A few
ideas: Expand existing tax credits to include tuition; extend support for site-based, teacher empowered schools; create new solutions for educating dyslexic children; eliminate mandates; and improve funding equality. Lastly, I do not support a universal preschool mandate. This proposal is almost universally opposed. We must focus on current needs and priorities. We should not create another burden for our schools and remove options from parents. Healthcare – It is time to give Minnesotans needed relief and reevaluate MNsure. We were told it would improve healthcare, but all it has done is hurt families. Numerous reports, some from the Legislative Auditor, have found serious problems with MNsure. The program has caused huge increases in premiums and deductibles, while costing hundreds of millions of dollars. We have spent as much as $271 million providing public healthcare benefits to people who were not eligible for them! MNsure has also failed to attract the consumers needed to maintain the financial viability of the system. People are working hard but losing ground. Republicans will continue to offer proposals that would improve fairness, save billions, and allow everyone access to quality affordable healthcare.
Transportation – I support a Republican plan to inject an additional $7 billion over ten years into roads and bridges, without tax increases. This can be accomplished by reallocating existing taxes, improving efficiencies at the Department of Transportation, and through a smarter use of debt. Taxes – With a $900 million surplus we need reevaluate our tax structure and fi nally provide tax relief for Minnesota families. We are taking too much and wasting too much. We should start by exempting Social Security and veterans’ pension from state income tax. It is also time to begin discussing a fair or flat tax plan for Minnesota. Debt – Any borrowing should focus on important infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and critical sewer and water systems. These are just a few common sense ideas that will create opportunities for all Minnesotans while improving the vitality of our communities. By 2020, retiring baby boomers will have a significant impact on our culture. We don’t need to fear this, but we must be smart about how we prepare for this event. Roger Chamberlain represents District 38 in the Minnesota Senate.
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Thursday, March 3 Where: Centennial Performing Arts Center, When: 4:30-8 p.m. 4706 North Rd., Circle Wednesday, Mar. 2 Pines Where: Centennial Details: Joint winter Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines concert. Contact: centennial Details: Children communityband.org can celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday at the library. Come dressed in wacky QUILTERS NIGHT OUT clothes, make slime, When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, make a Truffula Tree March 4 craft and do coloring Where: Centennial sheets. Special story High School East, room time at 5:30. 112, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Contact: 763-717-3294 Pines or anoka.lib.mn.us Details: Work on quilting projects away ORGANIZED GYM NIGHT from distractions. Participate in show and When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. tell and fabric/pattern Wednesday, Mar. 2 swap. Registration Where: Centennial preferred but not High School East Lower required, $6. Gym, 4881 101st Ln., Contact: 763-792-6000 Circle Pines Details: Children ages isd12.org/communityeducation 3-5 with an adult can participate in a night of organized games and RED CROSS the inflatable bounce BLOOD DONATION house. $12, registration When and Where: 9 required. a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Contact: 763-792-6000 March 5 at The Lino isd12.org/communityLakes YMCA, 7690 education Village Dr.; and 1-7 p.m. Monday, March 7 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, MAGICAL MARCH 1 North Rd., Circle Pines When: 10-11:15 a.m. Details: All blood Thursday, March 3 Where: Wargo Nature types needed. Make an appointment. Center, 7701 Main St., Contact: 800 RED Lino Lakes CROSS or recrossblood. Details: Kids ages org 2-5 with an adult can discover where maple syrup comes from and WOMEN’S try a sample. $3/person, BOWHUNTING registration required. ARCHERY SERIES Contact: anokacounty When: 2-4:30 p.m. parks.com Saturday, Mar. 5 Where: Schwan’s Center, Blaine TERRIFIC TREES Details: Introductory When: 1-2:30 p.m. class and social Thursday, March 3 Where: Wargo Nature gathering; dinner follows session. $40, Center, 7701 Main St., registration required. Lino Lakes Part of the DNR’s Details: Kids ages4-5 Becoming and Outdoors will investigate all that Woman (BOW) program. trees provide and try a Contact: 218-203-4347 tasty syrup snack. Contact: anokacounty or linda.bylander@state. mn.us parks.com
Elementary School room C106, 405 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 3-4 can celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a favorite story, music and movement, underwater art project and snack. $10. Registration required. Contact: 763-792-6000 isd12.org/communityeducation
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
TEEN TECH WEEK: PAPER CIRCUITS When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 10 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Discover a great way to add light to drawings, origami or paper creations. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us
LINE DANCING When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Mar. 14 & 21 Where: Blue Heron Elementary School Gym, 405 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the Samba, Charleston and Cowboy Twist. $12 for 2 sessions. Registration required. Contact: 763-792-6000 isd12.org/communityeducation
WOODWORKING CENTENNIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMMUNITY BAND AND DR. SEUSS HIGH SCHOOL WIND When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. ENSEMBLE CONCERT Tuesday, Mar. 8 When: 7:30 p.m.
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When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Mar. 15May 17 Where: Centennial High School East, room 140, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines P Details: Adults 21+ with some experience w iin woodworking will iimprove skills and craftsmanship. $86 for c nine sessions. n Contact: 763-792-6000 iisd12.org/communityeducation e
Ongoing LINO LAKES LEGION FISH FRY When: Noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays F during lent d Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 L Lake Dr., Circle Pines L Details: $9.99 all you can eat Fridays; also c menu items. m Contact: 651-783-0055
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AARP TAXAIDE When and Where: Through Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays at Mary Ann Young Senior Center, 9150 Central Ave NE, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at Blaine Human Services Office, 1201 89th Ave. NE, Details: Free tax preparation for seniors and low-income residents. By appointment at senior center; firstcome, fi rst-served at human services office. Bring a photo ID, Social Security card and income, expense and health insurance documents (if obtained through Mnsure). Contact: Call 763-7869375 for senior center appointment, aarp.org/ money/taxes/aarp_ taxaide
STUDY AT CENTENNIAL ACE 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 Wednesdays of each month Where: WFC, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Qualified jobseekers can connect with local businesses. Contact: 763-783-4808 or amy.honer@co.anoka. mn.us
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
OPEN VOLLEYBALL When: 6:30-9:45 p.m. Fridays through March 18 Where: Centennial Middle School Details: Players wishing to separate by skill level can play on different courts. No advance registration requires; $5 per session. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
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 ‘NOISES OFF’ When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Mar. 20 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Tickets $18$23. Performance full of shocking surprises and raucous humor. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
‘ICE FISH’N OPENER’
When: 10:45 a.m. Saturdays; 6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 4:30 p.m. Sundays, TODDLER STORYTIME through March. 13 When: 11 a.m. Where: The Seasons Tuesdays Dinner Theatre at MaWhere: Centennial jestic Oaks, 701 Bunker Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake Details: Stories, songs Details: Musical about and fingerplays for a day of ice fishing that children ages 2-3 and a turns out to be anything caregiver. but typical. Meal seating Contact: 763-717-3294 2 hours prior to show. or anokacountylibrary. Tickets $46.95-$56.96 org adults; $29.95 children 6+. Contact: 763-755-2140
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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
‘OLE AND LENA’S WEDDING’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Where: Central Community Auditorium, 4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: 70th Annual White Bear Lion’s Club show, written by Katie Vadnais and featuring the Lake Area Dance Center. Tickets $12. Contact: whitebear lions.org
IPAD DRAWING & PAINTING: YOUR DIGITAL SKETCHBOOK When: 3-5 p.m. Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Learn about the detailed programs for drawing on the iPad, including Paper 53. $72/ members. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
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INVASIVE PLANT PATROL SPRING WORKSHOP When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 5 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Workshop designed for volunteers wanting to learn about controlling invasive plants at Tamarack and in their backyard. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free but preregistration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or ramseycounty.us
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
DROP-IN CHESS 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
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
U OF M CHORUS AND GREAT RIVER CHORALE CONCERT When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 6 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church Sanctuary, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Great River Chorale and the U of M University Singers team with organist Bill Chouinard to present
Faure’s gorgeous Requiem. Part of the St. Andrew’s Music Series and is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. Contact: saintandrews.org or greatriverchorale.org
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 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
BINGO AND BANANA SPLITS When: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 10 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Afternoon of fun for adults playing bingo, eating banana splits and winning prizes. Registration required; $6. Contact: shoreview communitycenter.org
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
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 12 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: American Heart Association class for health care professionals includes adult, child and infant CPR, AED, bag valve mask use and foreign body airway obstruction. $50. Contact: 651-429-8568 or cvoss@whitebear lake.org
UPPER MIDWEST SCUBA & ADVENTURE SHOW When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Where: Ramada Hotel Bloomington, 300 E. American Blvd. Bloomington Details: Exhibitors, speaker presentations, demonstrations; explore caving and diving in Minnesota and exotic locations, and the ‘HMS Erebus’ shipwreck. Contact: umsatshow. org
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FRIENDS AND FAMILY FUN DAYS When: 10:30 a.m.-close Saturday, Mar. 12 and Sunday, Mar. 13 Where: Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mtn Rd., Taylors Falls Details: Free ‘never-ending’ ski and snowboard lessons with a lift ticket. Join lesson any time between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Print coupon online. Contact: 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com
ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 13 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church Sanctuary, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Mozart, Schubert and Rameau selections performed. Contact: 651-291-1144
TRIAD SCAM/ FRAUD INFORMATION SESSION When: 10:15-11 a.m. Monday, March 14 Where: White Bear Lake Police Department, 4701 Highway 61(3rd St. entrance) Details: Local seniors invited to a scam/fraud session. RSVP. Contact: 651-407-5322
STOP SMOKING THROUGH GROUP HYPNOSIS When: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 14 Where: Central Learning Center, 200 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: Quit smoking of chewing immediately without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight. See hypnosisclinic. net for questions about hypnosis. Contact: 651-982-8110 or flaschools.org/ce
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 12 Where: Wild Mountain, 37200 Wild Mtn Rd., Taylors Falls Details: Late Night ski/ride sessions until 1 a.m. Lift tickets $16, all ages.
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SALSA, MERENGUE & BACHATA DANCE WORKSHOP When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 15 Where: Central Learning Center, 200 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: Learn the basics of three dance styles. $29/person or $39/couple. Contact: 651-982-8110 or flaschools.org/ce
MAGIC OF CELTIC MUSIC WITH WILLOW BRAE When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Duo plays unique Scottish and Irish music with Celtic harp and wind instruments. All ages. Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us
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ended the season with a 46-0 record, while Shilson had to settle for the second-place medal and sparkling 42-4 mark. He was also named to the all-tournament team for Cougar coach Steve Peterson. The other Centennial wrestlers that took part in the individual portion of the tourney found the going mighty tough. Senior Mike Matheson (145 pounds) lost twice to finish 31-11, and Aiston Degeest lost his lone match to end 26-13. John Noll (160) lost his only match and was 28-10, while Justin Mohlin ended 27-15 with a loss. Deante Book lost his lone match and was 9-4 at 220-pounds, and Sam Byrd ended 20-18 at 285 with a loss. Two team losses Anoka was in control from the outset in a 44-24 victory over the Cougars in the opening round of Class AAA team action. The Tornadoes began the match against Centennial with a trio of pins and a decision to build a lead too big for the Cougars to overcome. Anoka won nine of the 14 matches, with Centennial winning five. Bergeland (132 pounds), and Mohlin (182), notched pins. Shilson won 15-0 at 138, Noll 12-4 at 170 and Book 5-2 at 220. Minnetonka edged the Cougars 34-32 in the consolation round, securing a come-from-behind victory with wins at 220 and 285. Both teams won seven matches, with the Skippers taking the initial four, and the Cougars reeling off six straight victories. Top-seeded Apple valley beat No. 2 St. Michael/ Albertville 31-26 for the AAA team crown.
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Swanson fifteenth. In the 200 free relay, Centennial placed sixth (Wiege, Charlie Sylvester, Swanson and Deshitsa). In the 100 back, the Cougars nabbed sixth (Matson) and twelfth (Carlson). In the 100 breaststroke, Newham finished third, Reece Gulbrandson twelfth, and Andrew Tran sixteenth. The Cougars finished the day placing third in the 400 free relay (Baufield, Deshitsa, Matson, Newham). In the one meter diving event, Riley McNamara placed fourth and Luke Welsch placed ninth. With his fourth place finish, McNamara will compete at the state meet at the University of MN Aquatic Center March 3-5. Teri Wiege
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Tyler’s outstanding Section 4AAA showdown earned him a berth in the individual portion of the state tournament. The Cougar senior won the 138 pound section class to improve to 39-3 for the season. He has also ran cross country and was part of the trap team. Tyler has participated in seven marathons and been named four time all conference, two time all state, two time section champ, two time all tournament state team and received the Spotlight On Scholarship Award. Tyler maintains a 3.8 GPA and is an academic letter winner. He also volunteers as a wrestling coach and helps with MN USA girls wrestling. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015
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Above left: Logan Mercado, left, stands next to his basketball coach and team during the national anthem at the home game played on Hope for Logan night. Above right: A Maple Grove basketball coach wishes Mercado well at his benefit night.
Centennial boys basketball team combats cancer BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER
CIRCLE PINES — When Logan Mercado was diagnosed with cancer, his whole basketball team shaved their heads. Logan Mercado was gearing up for his junior year of basketball season when a pain in his right knee caused him to sit out. “We thought it was going to end up being a torn meniscus, because he had that before,” said Logan's mom, Victoria Mercado. The doctor determined it was a strain. But when it didn't get better, Victoria pushed for an MRI. They finally got an order for an MRI, which happened to be on Logan's birthday, Dec. 15. Within a couple hours the doctor called and said they had found a large tumor. It turned out to be a rare form of bone cancer. “Our lives changed forever,” said Victoria. “We didn't for a second even think it would be something
like that. By catching it when we did his chances are much better.” Instead of playing basketball this winter, Logan has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment. But his basketball team has found ways for him to stay in the game. They all got together with Logan and shaved their heads in solidarity with him. They also put on a “Hope for Logan” night at a home game Jan. 29. The team sold T-shirts and wristbands to raise funds for medical expenses. They hosted a shooting competition raffle. They asked fans to wear purple, Logan's favorite color. Some of the opposing team's fans — the Maple Grove Crimson — even wore purple that night. “I just couldn't believe the support of the community,” said Victoria. “And the boys — that they realize how serious it is.” Logan made an appearance in the middle of the court. His mom was thankful he had the energy to go to his own benefit night, since he had just come out of
chemo the day before. The event “made him still feel a part of the team,” said Victoria. “Basketball is his passion. For him not to be able to play this year but still be a part of things was just huge.” Logan's sister Lexie, a freshman and gymnast, sat out of her gymnastics meet on Hope for Logan night and watched her brother's benefit game. Her gymnastics team was competing in the same building. “Her whole gymnastics team dedicated their night to him, too,” said Victoria. “Her team was wearing the shirts also.” Logan's treatment could take a year, but has been quite successful so far. “The treatment is going well,” said Victoria. “The chemo does seem to be working. He is definitely a fighter.” The support of the community and his basketball team has helped. “They will always be in our hearts, that is for sure,” said Victoria.
Mustangs oust Cougar boys basketball Sixth-seeded Centennial gave third-seeded Mounds View all it could ask for in the Section 5(4A) boys' basketball playoffs this past week. The Cougars worked to a 33-24 halftime advantage, only to have the host Mustangs race back for a 69-67 quarterfinal victory. Tyler Peterson paced Centennial with 21 points, Josh McGreal added 15 points, and Theo Johnson 12. Zeke Thompson broke free for a game-high 29 points for Mounds View, and Nate Albers added 18 points.
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FOOD DRIVE: Feeding local children FROM PAGE 3
foods that children can prepare for themselves: individual packets of microwaveable macaroni and cheese, oatmeal packets, microwaveable lasagna, individual cups of soup, individually wrapped snacks like Jell-O packs, pudding cups, granola bars, crackers and raisins. The Circle-Lex Lions Club has held a food drive annually for over 20 years, but Ginny Hestekind brought a new passion to the effort. “I preached ‘no hungry kids’ in the 5M7 [Lions] district,” she said. As the youth outreach director for the district, Hestekind presents a new challenge to 50 clubs each year for youth outreach motivation. The Lexington Fire Department became involved in the food drive after working with the Lions Club at the department’s open houses, held each year
during Fire Prevention Week in October. Lions Club members devoted time in shifts to stir booya and serve hot dogs at the events. “We worked with Ginny a lot,” said Fire Chief Gary Grote, who has been with the department since 1993. “They reached out to the fi re department for the Easter egg hunt and it sort of grew from there.” Grote noted that the fi re department wanted to help the Lions Club more. “We want to work with them to help the community as much as possible. That’s what we’re all about.” Volunteers from the Lexington Fire Department and Circle-Lex Lions Club will be greeting the public and gathering food and cash donations at Festival Foods until 4 p.m. Cash donations will be dropped into fi refighter’s boots. “I’m proud of the CircleLex Lions Club and Lexington Fire Department
for the time donated to the project,” Hestekind said. “They are all some of the best volunteers a community can have — fi refighters and Lions.” According to a brochure prepared by the Centennial Food Shelf, one in five Minnesota families with children will experience hunger or food insecurity. Approximately one-third of those served by the Centennial Food Shelf are children. In addition, hunger is known to have a negative impact on learning. In October 2015, 647 power packs were provided to children in the Centennial School District. To date, more than 280 power packs are distributed to Centennial students each week during the school year. Volunteer opportunities with the Centennial Food Shelf include transporting power packs to various Centennial schools, breakdown and recycling of
packaging materials, event coordination, fundraising projects and more. For standard monthly needs the following donations are encouraged: cereals, chili, coffee and teas, canned fruits, tuna, pastas, boxed potatoes, spaghetti sauce, ketchup and mustard, salad dressing and baking supplies, as well as laundry soap, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and facial tissues. The food shelf is able to purchase more food per dollar than members of the general public can, so monetary donations to the organization go further and are greatly appreciated. Check donations can be mailed to Circle Pines – Lexington Lions, P.O. Box 13, Circle Pines MN 55014. For information on upcoming events, the Circle-Lex Lions Club can be SUBMITTED found online at its Facebook A food drive coin box is available for page, www.facebook.com/ donations at Down Under Liquor, owned CircleLexLionsClub. by Pete and Amy Sime.
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Left: Gi-way-din-nug, played by Marian Kimball Eichinger, expresses the importance of a child. Above: The cast of “Bring the Children Home� prepare to take a bow. From left: Anthony Thompson, Moneek Rendon, Marian Kimball Eichinger, Anna Cardon, Donovan Mountain, Tom LeBlanc, Simone Rendon and DeLinda Oogie Pushetonequa. BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LINO LAKES — Over 100 attendees gathered for the performance of a Native American culture-oriented play at Centennial Middle School on Feb. 19. The play, “Bring the Children Home,� written and directed by Minneapolis resident Marcie Rendon, includes singing and spirits, and tells the story of a child born into a violent and uncertain world. It portrays the importance of family and the guidance of elders to exhort youth to a beneficial and positive life path. The play embodies allegorical references and fully developed characters with original, fresh language. The performance was enacted by Raving Natives Productions, a group that Rendon was able to develop by applying for and receiving grant money. The actors range in ages and Native bloodlines, from Ojibwa to Dakota and Meskwaki, from age 12 to much older. Centennial’s American Indian Education Program invited the troupe to come perform. “It was a real treat to work with a full stage and lighting,� Rendon noted, as their troupe is used to performing in fairly informal settings. Rendon said she was inspired to write the play when living with her family in the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis as the city was going through a gang war. Rendon was motivated by “the number of young people I saw caught up in that level of violence,� she said. She also wanted to bring Native theater performance to the Native community. “Our people aren’t used to attending theater,� she noted. She said there is no Ojibwa word for art, even though Native people created beauty on what they wore, told stories, danced and made other beautiful crafts. Born on the White Earth reservation,
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Rendon later achieved a B.A. in American Indian studies and a B.A. in criminal justice from Moorhead State University, as well as an M.A. in human development from St. Mary’s University. Though she has no formal education in writing, her resume boasts a host of writing residencies in which she published and produced plays and poetry. She completed an internship with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, has written songs and short stories, and has made educational presentations. Despite her lengthy resume, Rendon is humble when discussing her work. “In 1991 I decided to make my living as a writer,� she said. “I just started finding writing jobs.� This involved submitting her work to multiple places and walking into newspaper offices to make offers. “I read lots of ‘how-to’ books.� Her current projects include a short play that has been translated into Ojibwe, a murder mystery, and a piece for the St. Paul History Theater, written with one of Raving Native's performers Tom LeBlanc, an internationally acclaimed Dakota poet, playwright and songwriter. The piece requested by the theater was about “The Hanging of the 38,� the largest mass execution in United States history that took place in Mankato during the effort to eradicate the Dakota from the state. Thirty-eight Dakota people were hung by order of President Abraham Lincoln, and three or four of LeBlanc’s relatives were incarcerated at that time. Raving Native Productions offers a “Date Night,� including a variety of performances at Las Mojarras restaurant, the third Thursday of each month at 1507 Lake Street in Minneapolis. Requested donation is $10 at the door, and seniors or those with an EBT card can attend for $5. Families are welcome.
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Centennial Middle School will host art show The Centennial Middle School Parent Support Organization (PTO) is sponsoring an art show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the school's art wing. Sculpture, drawings and painting from students will be on display. A silent auction and raffle tickets will raise funds for the art department. For more information, contact Kelly Jo McDonnell at kellymcdonnell88@gmail.com or 651-353-7523.
Named to the dean's list fall semester 2015: Bemidji State University: Brendon Edwards, Blaine; Shaina Gillmann, Blaine; Corbin Hime, Blaine; Thor Swanson, Blaine; Jeri McDonald, Circle Pines; Christopher Sanderson, Circle Pines; Nathan Stott, Circle Pines; Heather Foner, Lino Lakes; Kortney Kenville, Lino Lakes; Adam Lovick, Lino Lakes; Kelsey McAllister, Lino Lakes.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS MINUTES, JANUARY 25, 2016 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District #12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; January 25, 2015. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairperson Wilson called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: None. 3.0 ROLL CALL Acting Clerk Guthmueller called the role. The following board members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Culp, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following board members were absent: Burns. 4.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Acting Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda with one additional item under 13.01 Dates to Note to set a Special Meeting prior to the February 8 Work Study Session. Acting Chairperson Wilson also noted that in agenda item 5.0 Election of Officers, if only one person is nominated for a position, it will not be necessary to have a roll call vote. 5.0 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairperson – Christina Wilson was nominated by Timm. The nomination was seconded by Lodico. Because she was the only candidate nominated, Acting Chairperson Wilson declared her elected by acclamation and directed the acting clerk to so record in the minutes. Vice-Chairperson – Karen Lodico was nominated by Culp. The nomination was seconded by Guthmueller. Because she was the only candidate nominated, Chairperson Wilson declared her elected by acclamation and directed the acting clerk to so record in the minutes. Clerk – Suzy Guthmueller was nominated by Wilson. The nomination was seconded by Timm. Because she was the only candidate nominated, Chairperson Wilson declared her elected by acclamation and directed the acting clerk to so record in the minutes. Treasurer – Ray Culp was nominated by Lodico. The nomination was seconded by Guthmueller. Because she was the only candidate nominated, Chairperson Wilson declared him elected by acclamation and directed the clerk to so record in the minutes. 6.0 RECOGNITIONS High School English Teacher and theater director Mark Quinlan recognized the student award winners as actors in the fall production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production received four honorable mention group honors and one outstanding group honor. Students receiving outstanding performance in a leading role honors were Will Rafferty, Courtney Klein and Adam Drabek. Students receiving honorable mention performance in a leading role honors were: Isabelle Sorenson and Sammy Latterell. Nate Averbeck and Nathan Navratil receive evaluator shout-outs, a new distinction which gives recognition to those students who caught the attention of the evaluators. Director of Technology Mike Christensen recognized 2015 Technology and Information Education Services Exceptional Teacher Award recipients Erin Chapman and Chris Kopp. 7.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 8.0 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz reported that members Lodico and Guthmueller along with Director Bergert presented at the 2016 MSBA Conference for the third year on Branding and Marketing. Executive Director Huffman and CEA President Scarr also gave a presentation on self-funded insurance. Superintendent Dietz congratulated member Guthmueller for being elected to an additional three year term on the Board of MSBA at the conference. Superintendent Dietz noted that Executive Director Huffman has requested that a Special Meeting be set for Monday, February 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. to approve a construction bid. Upcoming events noted were the Legislative Breakfast on February 25 at 7:30 a.m. and the Rotary Annual Chain of Giving Event on April 16. 9.0 CONSENT ITEMS 9.01 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2015. 9.02 Approval of Monthly Bills: $4,972,049.13. 9.03 Payroll to be Ratified: $3,841,867.96. 9.04 Personnel: Resignations; Terminations; Employment; Change in Employment. 9.05 Field Trips: High School Speech Team to Duluth, Minnesota February 5-6, 2016 for Duluth Denfeld Speech Invitational; High School cheerleaders to Minneapolis, Minnesota February 5-7, 2016 for W.O.W. Factor Nationals. 9.06 Bids: None. 9.07 Gifts to the District - To Blue Heron Elementary: $23.77 from Give MN.Org, the K Foundation on behalf of Ivan and Jean Gilbert; $40.25 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Jacob Searles; $99.61 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Holly Witthuhn; $26.92 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Kimberly Knack; $67.32 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Kari Streit; $50.00 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign on behalf of Ronnie Whiting; $312.72 from AJP Corporation – Pizza T Community Partnership Program. To Centerville Elementary: $35.00 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Alan Collingwood; $64.64 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Barbara Letterman; $50.00 from Medtronic Matching Program on behalf of Becky Kieffer $231.97 from Asian to Go; $100.00 from Medtronic Matching Program on behalf of Jennifer Wistrcill. To Golden Lake Elementary: $1,000.00 from David and Ann Miller and $1,000.00 matching funds donation from Medtronic earmarked for the outdoor classroom; $70.00 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Scott Little earmarked for the outdoor classroom; $1,000.00 from Land O’Lakes, Inc. Foundation Matching Fund Program on behalf of Yone and Tracie Dewberry; $500.00 from James Feneis/ Quick Stage earmarked for the Mentor Club. To Centennial Middle School: $25.00 from GiveMN.Org on behalf of Ivan and Jean Gilbert; $100.00 from GiveMN.Org on behalf of Kris Cardille; $67.32 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Kari Streit; $70.00 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Cheryllynn Berg; $175.00 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Tom Reineke; $140.00 from Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program on behalf of Scott Little; $150.00 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign on behalf of Angela Grant; $50.00 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign on behalf of Ronnie Whiting. To Pines School: 6 Amazon Fire Tablets and 6 NuPro fire standing cases from donorchoose.org and Cards Against Humanity. 9.08 Investments: None. 9.09 Dues and Memberships: None. 9.10 Tax Sheltered Annuities – Fourth Quarter 2015 Requests: Karen R. Johnson; Kathy Zwonitzer; Laura Elizabeth Andersen Alonzi; Paul Madsen; Andrew Angell; LeEarl Rugland; Allison Gehring; Corinne Sendle; Molly Nelson; Robert Schlidt; Kelly Tischler; Susan Fried; Robert Ledo. 9.11 Signature Plate – Resolution relating to the authorization and use of facsimile signatures by School District officers and providing for surety bond for protection. 9.12 Collateral Transactions – Authorize the Executive Director of Business Services, and other designees to conduct collateral transactions for the district. 9.13 Professional Services Authorize the Superintendent of Schools, his designee/Executive Director of Business Services, and other designees, to utilize the following services for 2016: Legal Counsel, Architects, District Auditor, and District Financial Advisors. 9.14 Designate Official Depositories – Authorize the Superintendent of Schools or designee/Executive Director of Business Services to conduct collateral transactions as may be required with demand accounts depositories and investment depositories. 9.15 Authorization for Fund Transfers – Authorize the Superintendent of Schools or designee/Executive Director of Business Services to enter into agreements to make elec-
tronic fund transfers (wire transfers) as permitted by Minnesota Statute 471.38 and submit a list of such transfers at the next regular School Board meeting after the transfers take place. 9.16 Authorization to Lease, Purchase and Contract for Goods and Services – Authorize as permitted by Minnesota Statute 123B.52 the Superintendent of Schools or the Executive Director of Business Services to lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services, within the budget as approved by the School Board provided that any transaction in an amount exceeding the minimum amount for which bids are required ($100,000 per Minnesota Statute 471.345) must first be specifically authorized by the School Board and must fulfill all other applicable legal requirements for school district contracts. 9.17 Authorization to Make Payments in Advance of School Board Approval – Authorize the Superintendent of Schools or designee/Executive Director of Business Services to make payments in advance of School Board approval when payment of claims cannot be deferred until the next School Board meeting approval under the following conditions and to include such payments in the next list of bills submitted to the School Board for approval: Payments of claims which cannot be deferred until the next School Board meeting without the loss to the district of a discount privilege, or because of contract terms, purchase order terms, or a vendor’s standard terms which are part of a contract, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.02, Subd. 18; payments of claims within the standard payment period as defined in Minnesota Statute 471.425. 9.18 Authorization of Petty Cash Accounts – Authorize the use of imprest funds (petty cash accounts), that the Superintendent of Schools or designee/Executive Director of Business Services be appointed as custodian of such funds, and that their only uses be for the payment of proper claims against the district, excluding salaries and personal expenses, which it is impractical to pay in any other manner, and for travel expense advances, all as permitted by Minnesota Statute 123B.11. 9.19 Official Newspaper – Approve the continuation of the Quad Press as the legal publication for the school district for 2016. The cost per column inch for 2016 will be $8.64. 9.20 Election Clerk – Authorize Jody Josephson to act as the official election clerk and Bev Goertzen as the assistant election clerk for all school board elections in 2016. 9.21 State and Federal Programs – Approve the Superintendent of Schools as the school district’s representative for the Title Block Grant, Indian Education (Title VII) Grant, Safe and Drug Free School (Title IV) Grant and other competitive grants in Centennial Schools. 9.22 School Board Meeting Schedule – Approve the meeting schedule for 2016. Other meetings, as needed, will be added. 9.23 School Board Member Compensation – Approve the School Board member compensation for 2016: Chair - $5,600; Vice-Chair - $5,000; Clerk - $5,400; Treasurer - $5,000, Directors - $4,800. 9.24 2015 Mileage Allowance Rate – Travel allowance for district employees effective January 1, 2016 will be 54 cents per mile. The mileage allowance is tied to the Federal Tax Mileage Rate from the previous calendar year. 9.25 Minnesota State High School League Foundation Grant – Mr. Brian Hegseth, Centennial High School Activities Director, is applying for a grant from the Minnesota State High School League Foundation. Any funds received will be used for high school athletes’ concussion baseline testing and coaches’ education. The MSHSL Foundation requests School Board action to approve the grant request. The Superintendent of Schools recommended the School Board approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure. Motion by: Guthmueller, seconded by: Lodico, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 10.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.01 High School West Mechanical Equipment Bid - On January 19, 2016 the district opened bid package #18 for High School West Mechanical Equipment. A copy of the bid tab, recommendation from Nexus, and the Executive Director of Business Services recommendation are included the school board packet. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended award of this bid package as per the letter from Nexus included in school board packets. Motion by: Culp, seconded by Timm, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 10.02 HRA Post Retirement Memorandum of Understanding with CEA - The Centennial School District is recommending partnering with the CEA to extend the date when CEA members need to notify the district they are retiring to benefit from the HRA sick leave buyback program. In Article X- Group Insurance, Section 8, Subd. 1, Item 5, it states; Teachers who have elected the a one-time contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and who are eligible to participate in the sick leave buy back option, can elect to buy back an additional 10 days of sick leave in the year they plan to retire provided the retirement notification is received by the school district prior to January 15th of that year. The notification date would be extended until February 19, 2016 to provide more time for those considering retirement to make a decision. This extension is a one-time extension only and is extended for the 2015-2016 school year only. The Director of Human Resources recommended the approval of this MOU. Motion by: Lodico, seconded by Timm, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 11.0 SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS 11.01 Review of Policies: First Reading - Centennial ISD Policy 208 states the school board shall review policies at least once every three years. The superintendent shall be responsible for developing a system of periodic review, addressing approximately one third of the policies annually. In addition, the school board is required to review the following policies annually: 410 Family and Medical Leave; 413 Harassment and Violence; 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; 506 Student Discipline; 514 Bullying Prohibition; 522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination; 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety; 616 School District System Accountability; and 806 Crisis Management. In addition, Policy 5030 Professional Growth Activities needs to be repealed as it is covered under statute and is no longer necessary. Policy 5030 Professional Growth Activities will require a second reading and approval to repeal. No changes were made to the following policies we are required to review annually: 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse, 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, 514 Bullying Prohibition, 522 Student Sex Nondiscrimination, 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety and 616 School District System Accountability so no second reading/action is required. Redline changes have been made to policies 410 Family and Medical Leave, 413 Harassment and Violence, and 506 Student Discipline. These three policies will be brought for a second reading and adoption at the February Board Meeting. Policy 5030 Professional Growth Activities will also be brought back for a second reading and approval to repeal. Policy 806 Crisis Management will replace the existing Centennial Crisis Management Policy 3135. It is being revised and will be brought forward for readings and adoption at a future board meeting. No School Board action was required. 12.0 COMMUNICATION 12.01 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916 12.02 Schools for Equity in Education 12.03 CAEF 12.04 MSBA 13.0 INFORMATION ITEMS Chairperson Wilson called for a motion to set a Special School Board Meeting to approve a bid package for Monday, February 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. prior to the Work Study Session. Motion by: Timm, seconded by: Culp, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – Two Hour Late Start/Staff Development; Monday, February 8, 2016 – Special Board Meeting/Board Work Study Session; Monday, February 15, 2016 – No School/President’s Day; Monday, February 22, 2016 – Regular Board Meeting; Monday, February 29, 2016 – No School/Staff Development/Weather related make-up day if needed 14.0 ADJOURN at 7:15 p.m. Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 1, 2016.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Bid Pack #23 – 2016 Exterior Wall Repairs – Centennial School District No. 12 – until 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Bid Pack #23 – 2016 Exterior Wall Repairs – Centennial School District No. 12” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Dan Huffman, Executive Director of Business Services Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are solicited from contractors specializing in, highly experienced in this work. Procurement of documents: Franz Reprographics 2781 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Phone: 763-501-3401 www.franzrepro.com Bidding documents will be available on or about March 4, 2016. Each bid of $10,000 or greater shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a bid bond in the amount of at least five (5%) percent of the amount of the bid made payable to ISD #12 as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and file the required performance and payment bonds within the allotted time period after notice of award of contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00am Tuesday, March 15, 2016 starting at Centennial District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 1 and March 8, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Bid Pack #24 – 2016 Roofing Package – Centennial School District No. 12 – until 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Bid Pack #24 – 2016 Roofing Package – Centennial School District No. 12” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Dan Huffman Executive Director of Business Services Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are solicited from contractors specializing in, highly experienced in this work. Procurement of documents: Franz Reprographics 2781 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Phone: 763-501-3401 www.franzrepro.com Bidding documents will be available on or about February 26, 2016. Each bid of $10,000 or greater shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a bid bond in the amount of at least five (5%) percent of the amount of the bid made payable to ISD #12 as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and file the required performance and payment bonds within the allotted time period after notice of award of contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, March 9, 2016, starting at Centennial District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Published two times in the Quad Community Press on February 23 and March 1, 2016.
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CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District #12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; February 8, 2016. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the special meeting of the School Board to order at 6:32 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Guthmueller, Culp, Burns, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following School Board Members was absent: Lodico. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 5.01 High School West Mechanical Equipment – Displacement Ventilation Units Bid Award - On January 19, 2016 the district opened bid package #18. At the time of the bid opening, the apparent low bid for the Displacement Ventilation Units was for an unspecified alternate Cabinet Displacement Ventilation Unit. Nexus refrained from approving the bid until an evaluation of the alternate equipment could be done. Nexus found that the design/application approach of the unspecified alternate units was different than the basis of design and therefore was not acceptable. Nexus and the Executive Director of Business Services recommended awarding this portion of the bid package for Displacement Ventilation Units to Midwest Mechanical, the apparent second low bidder. Motion by: Culp, seconded by: Burns, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 5.02 Authorization to Purchase Properties - The district’s Long Range Facilities Plan included future site work at the high school to allow us to gain additional student and staff parking, reroute traffic flow and expand the fields. In order to accomplish this, the district needs to acquire 4 properties on 103rd Lane NE. The acquisition process is defined by statute and requires negotiating a purchase price in advance of the eminent domain process. We are using a relocation services company to work through the requirements of the process. Two signed purchase agreements were brought to the Board for approval. $197,000 was the mutually agreed upon price for the property owned by Jerry Boles at 4816 103rd Lane NE, Blaine, Minnesota and $174,900 was the mutually agreed upon price for the property owned by Katherine M. Parsons at 4756 103rd Lane NE, Blaine, Minnesota. The District is in the process of negotiating with the owners of the other two properties. Administration recommended that the Board accept the recommendations of legal counsel and the relocation counsel and accept the
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offers to purchase and complete the transactions so we may acquire these two properties. Motion by: Timm, seconded by: Culp, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 6.0 INFORMATION ITEMS 6.01 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district: Monday, February 15, 2016 – No School/President’s Day; Monday, February 22, 2016 – Regular Board Meeting; Thursday, February 25, 2016 – Legislative Breakfast, 7:30 a.m./Board Room; Monday, February 29, 2016 – No School/Staff Development/Weather related make-up day if needed 6.02 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff of Board Members. 7.0 ADJOURN at 5:55 p.m. Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 1, 2016.
CITY OF CIRCLE PINES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA RESOLUTION NO. 2016-03 Council Member Percy introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution Determining the Necessity to Issue Not to Exceed $2,065,000 General Obligation Capital Notes, Series 2016A A. WHEREAS, the City of Circle Pines, Minnesota (the “City”) is a member of the North Metro Telecommunications Commission, an organization formed with the Cities of Circle Pines, Blaine, Centerville, Ham Lake, Lexington, Lino Lakes and Spring Lake Park, Minnesota (together with the City, the “Joint Cities”) by the execution of a Joint and Cooperative Agreement for the Administration of a Cable Communication System (the “Agreement”) for which the general purpose is to monitor the operation and activities of cable communications (the “Project”) as more particularly described in the Agreement; and B. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.301 authorizes the City Council to issue capital notes within existing debt limits for the purpose of purchasing capital equipment; and C. WHEREAS, said statute also provides that if the amount of the capital notes to be issued to finance such equipment exceeds 0.25% of the estimated market value of taxable property in the City, they shall not be issued for at least ten days after publication in the official newspaper of a council resolution determining to issue them; and if before the end of that time, a petition asking for an election on the proposition signed by voters equal to ten percent of the number of voters at the last regular municipal election is filed with the administrator, the capital notes shall not be issued until the proposition of their
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Historical Society explores fair history The Anoka County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 13 at Blaine City Hall. The event is open to the public. Authors and photographers Drake Hokanson and Carol Kratz will share history on county fairs and how they represent American heritage. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased until March 10 at anokacountyhistory. org. Tickets are $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers. Blaine City Hall is located at 10801 Town Square Drive NE. For more information, contact achs@anokacountyhistory.org or 763-421-0600.
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issuance has been approved by a majority of the votes cast on the question at a regular or special election; and D. WHEREAS, the City proposes to issue its General Obligation Capital Notes, Series 2016A (the “Notes”) to finance the Joint Cities share of the costs to finance the acquisition of capital equipment for the Project (the “Equipment”) in an amount which exceeds 0.25% of the estimated market value of taxable property in the City; and E. WHEREAS, each member of the Joint Cities will issue its General Obligation Capital Note, Series 2016A to the City in order to pay each member’s share of the debt service on the Notes; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Circle Pines, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Purpose. That it is necessary and expedient for the City Council to issue the Notes pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.301, in an amount not to exceed $2,065,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition of the Equipment. 2. Amount. The amount of the Notes is hereby determined and declared to be in excess of 0.25% of the estimated market value of taxable property in the City. 3. Publication. The Administrator is authorized and directed to publish this resolution in the official newspaper of the City. 4. Time. At least ten days shall elapse after publication in the official newspaper of the City of this resolution before the Certificates may be issued. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by City Council Member O’Brien and, after full discussion thereof and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following City Council Members voted in favor thereof: Schweigert, Percy, O’Brien and Bartholomay and the following voted against the same: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Dated this 23rd day of February, 2016. CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA Dave Bartholomay, Mayor ATTEST: James W. Keinath, City Administrator Dated: February 23, 2016. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 1, 2016.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Dollars Into Sense class offered The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County will present a free Dollars into Sense class on select Thursdays this spring. The class will cover tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help and resources. Class are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 and July 14 at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Avenue, Blaine. To register, call 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class.
F & M Bank honored for community involvement The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recently recognized F&M Bank for its community involvement through the Community Champion recognition program. F&M team members volunteered for organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, American Cancer Society, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, Shoreview Area Housing Initiative, as well as local schools, and nonprofits. F & M also hosts “Have Lunch with Us,” a BBQ event for all community members. In 2015, F&M Bank celebrated its fi fth year holding this event.
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Local man authors book on international dating BY JULIE KINK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LINO LAKES — When it comes to international Internet dating, David “D.W.” Bauer wrote the book on it — literally. In 2014, the Lino Lakes resident traveled to Ukraine during a civil war to date women he met online. He chronicled his experience in the justpublished book, “Three Extraordinary Women of Ukraine and One Foolish Man.” The ebook spent a week as number one in the Amazon category “Best Sellers in Belarus and Ukraine Travel Guides,” Bauer said. A licensed soil scientist for MnDOT, Bauer grew up in the Alexandria lakes area of Minnesota with a fishing pole in hand most of the time, he said. He didn’t Internet date until a separation and divorce in 2014 caused him to seek something “different.” Also an independent film writer and producer, he had worked on a screenplay about a Minnesotan meeting a Ukrainian woman online, so he was familiar with the concept of international Internet dating. Ukraine was a natural choice: he’d helped host a group of Soviet students visiting Minnesota during high school. “It was an exotic adventure,” the 43-year-old said. “It was a very positive experience in a business filled with warnings of scams.” Bauer had a list of behaviors that he said would make him cautious: no webcam, different personalities over several chats or letters, immediate sexual chat, forgetting major details about him, asking for gifts or money.
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When he went to Ukraine, he gave his itinerary to friends, stayed in reputable hotels, and registered as a visitor with the U.S. State Department, which provided info on street crimes common in Ukraine. “This was my first international experience traveling alone,” Bauer explained. “I was not part of a tour and only knew a little Russian language. I’ve been to Mexico, Canada, and Jamaica with others, but this trip took a lot more courage. I gained a lot of confidence.” Despite economic upheaval, he said, there was a lot of romance in Ukraine, especially in Kiev where he saw couples walking in the parks, enjoying each other’s company. He was surprised by the amount of art, often inspired by famine, war and revolution. “It seemed to be a way for the people to cope with their tragic history,” he remarked. “The Chernobyl museum and the Great Patriotic War museum
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were among the best history museums I have seen in my life. They were visually interesting and evoked emotion.” While people were friendly once he engaged them, Bauer said, they did not lead with a smile. Most employees seemed genuinely happy to do their jobs, including airport security. Once, Bauer responded to a customs agent’s questions in Russian: “I speak English, a little Russian. I am an American woman.” “I have trouble with gender in Russian,” he explained. While in Ukraine, Bauer dated three women whose names were changed for his book — and became friends with all three. He’s kept in touch with all of them since his trip, but one — Maria — much more than the others. “My date with Maria was amazing. I thought 20 minutes had passed and it was really 3.5 hours,” he said. “I think about her most days and she writes
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WEEKLY AVERAGES MARCH 2 - 8, 2016 High 36° Low 18° %Sun 55% PCP 0.47”
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Arctic air dominated the first week of March 2015. I had a morning low of -13° on March 5. It was also the last subzero morning of the season. 19-day dry spell began on March 4.
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— A religious, engaging, well-acted, emotional 147-minute film that follows a well-respected Roman Military Tribune (Joseph Fiennes), who was involved in the crucifixion, as he and his aide (Tom Felton) in 33 A.D. desperately search for the body of Jesus (Cliff Curtis) after his alleged resurrection per the order of a nervous Pontius Pilate (Peter Firth) and then has a spiritual awakening when he finds the Messiah alive among his disciples (Antonio Gil, Stewart Scudamore, Jan Cornet, Joe Manjón, Stavros Demetraki, Mish Boyko, Manu Fullola, et al.) and Mary Magdalene (Maria Bello).
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— After five highly trained thieves (Chiwetel Ejiofor, Antony Mackie, Clifton Collins Jr., Aaron Paul, and Norman Reedus) rob an Atlanta bank of cash and a mysterious safety deposit box for a blackmailing Russian/Israeli Mafia CEO (Kate Winslet) in this gritty, action-packed, well-paced, bullet-riddled, unpredictable, star-dotted (Teresa Palmer, Gal Gadot, Michelle Ang, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Jon Eyez) 115-minute thriller, a drug-addicted lieutenant (Woody Harrelson) and his no-nonsense nephew detective (Casey Affleck) begin an investigation only to discover dirty cops were involved in the heist.
“THE WITCH: A NEW ENGLAND FOLK TALE”
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— When governor Julian M. Richings bans a devoutly religious couple (Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie) and their four children (Anya Taylor Joy, Harvey Scrimshaw, Lucas Dawson, and Ellie Grainger) and an infant from their New England settlement in the 1630s and must start over building a new farm in this creepy, engaging, chilling, factually inspired, 90-minute thriller based on historical records, the family becomes increasingly agitated and frightened as they are terrorized by a menacing, unseen witch (Bathsheba Garnett).
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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Wood Flooring Mfg. 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.
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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities.
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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 Lawn care co. now hiring hard working reliable people with clean DL & DOT health card. Bkrnd & drug test req'd Exp. preferred but training is avail. Pay DOQ Call Dan 612-889-7442 or email resume dan@ wenzelproperty maintenance.com or apply online at www. wenzelproperty maintenance.com
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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Many Full-time and Part time openings, as well as On-Call. Experience preferred!
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Monday, March 14 and Thursday, March 17 1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation 15251 Pleasant Valley Road, Center City, MN 55012 Follow Pat Butler Drive to Parking Lot 4 - Enter CORK Building.
Refreshments, on-site interviews and more! COME DRESSED FOR SUCCESS WITH YOUR RESUME AND CREDENTIALS Can’t Make It? Apply online at hazeldenbettyford.org/careers Trim Carpentry Positions Available Schwieters Co. Inc. is hiring mid-level to experienced interior trim carpenters for new construction. BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Weekly Pay • Vacation • Company Power • Holiday pay Tools • Great work • Company Tablet environment! • Medical Insur. • Work throughout • Dental Insur. the Metro Area • 401(k) Questions or to schedule an interview: • Email Resume: tracey@finishcarpenters.com • Text or Call: 612-328-3140 • Stop in for an interview:
13925 Fenway Blvd. N., Hugo, MN 55038
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HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRESS FULL-TIME MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Part Time Classified Inside Media Sales Press Publications is seeking a professional, self-motivated, results oriented, outbound-call sales hunter to become part of our sales team. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Master the understanding and value of all product offerings and the process involved in selling print and digital advertising solutions. • Demonstrate the ability to apply needs-based selling to prepare advertising campaigns to meet client objectives and close sales. • Establish new advertising leads and prospects to build a qualified sales list. • Solicit help wanted orders with outbound telephone sales calls and emails. • Build client relationships with HR directors, close sales, achieve individual and group sales goals. • Track and enter leads, sales and client creative into software systems. • Work well and communicate with entire team and clients to effectively reach goals.
To apply please contact Patty Steele Director of Sales and Marketing at Press Publications. Email marketing@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213 for more information.
Looking for enthusiastic, fun and creative persons who would be interested in working with children in faith based childcare! Must have the minimum of 2 year degree in child development, experience in childcare current CPR/first aide training and willing to work a flexible schedule. If interested please submit resume to Joan at joan@realchurch.org
251 Lessons/ Schools FLUTE - WB AREA Master Teacher - Fun! All ages.651-776-1781
Manufacturer of ventilation products and controls is seeking Inside Sales/ Technical Service help. Primary duties include phone and email inquiries about product selection, application, wiring and trouble shooting. 2 year HVAC or Electrical degree or equivalent electrical/mechanical experience. Pleasant working environment and competitive benefits. Submit resume to fanmail@tjfans. com or Tjernlund Products, Inc. 1601 Ninth St. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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
Drive for a Winning Team!
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
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DaRan Inc., a family owned OTR/Regional trucking company in Zimmerman, MN is looking for a few good, company drivers & owner operators. Must have a valid CDL. DaRan offers a competitive benefit pkg w/ medical, dental, life & IRA. Apply at Daraninc.com or call John at 612-710-9155
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.
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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
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DINING ROOM SET Beautiful Oak rectangular table, unique tile inserts, 4 oak chairs, two are captains
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Dish TV 190 channels plus High-speed Internet for only $49.94/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year ! Call Today 800/297-8706
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355 Furniture Mission style server, 61" x 20" x 36"H. 3 drawers, 2 doors. $150 651-343-5925
357 Snowblowers New Snowblower super price Must see! 651-429-3492 Toro Snow Pup $85 651-429-3492
358 Firewood 2 yr. dry oak 8'x4'x16” $130 delivrd 982-1672
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403 Boutiques Crafters Wanted: Indoor/outdoor show, Oct 8, 2016 at Running Aces Casino, Forest Lake, MN 763-232-1553 or reply to: laneaces@gmail.com
406 Sales Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643
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The City of Lexington is accepting applications for a part-time, seasonal Public Works Maintenance Worker to assist in regular and recurring maintenance, installation and repair work associated with the city¡Çs parks and buildings. Three (3) days per week for six (6) hours per day, starting 2 weeks before Memorial Day and ending 1 week after Labor Day. Position pays $11.49/hour. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential. Applications available Monday Friday, 8 am 4:30 pm, at Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Ave, Lexington, MN 55014 or online at http://www.ci.lexington.mn.us/. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. March 24, 2016, Lexington City Hall.
Birchwood 651-214-1863
Huge Garage Sale WBL 4605 4th Ave off Hwy 96, Sat 3/5;9-4 75 yrs of home, yard, garage & scrap metal
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