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Area family grows global family BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — A Lino Lakes family is one of 10 finalists out of more than 700 nominees for Cultural Care Au Pair's Host Family of the Year award.

Brian and Elizabeth Merkel and their three children have lived in Lino Lakes since 2007. Brian learned about the au pair program about a year before their twins were born. “I had a co-worker who has a couple of kids, and he is originally

from England. When they had kids, they needed help with child care, especially since he couldn't drive,” he explained. “They really needed someone who could drive them around and wanted someone in their house with more flexibility

LINO LAKES — A strained relationship between Lino Lakes and multiple school districts dominated a good portion of the over three-hour City Council work session on March 5. Originally the topic came up after the city and the Centennial School District couldn't reach an agreement over facility rental fees and program offerings. The topic came up again when representatives from Rice Lake Elementary visited a work session to discuss the possibility of the city contributing funding to playground upgrades. This time, the discussion revolved mainly around the Forest Lake School District, but the feeling was the same. The topic at hand was the Nature's Refuge development located near Lino Lakes Elementary. A development application was reviewed by the Park Board on Feb. 5 and the Park Board recommended the council work with the school district to provide leisure opportunities through park enhancements at the school. The item was placed on the work session agenda at Councilman Rob Rafferty's request after he expressed a concern regarding discussions with the district about the project.

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All-inclusive scouting program teaches traditional skills BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

The 6th Woodrunners of the Twin Cities was the fi rst Baden-Powell Service Association (BPSA) chapter to form in the state. Today, there are three chapters in Minnesota. BPSA was formed in the U.S. in 2006 as an independent and traditional-style scouting association, not affi liated with the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Robert Baden-Powell drafted the principles in 1907, which center on the origins of scouting: promoting self-reliance,

good citizenship, training in habits of observation, and loyalty. “Traditional scouting is about creating confident, productive, skillful and participatory community members through a fun program that is outdoorfocused and to gain a better perspective of our world. I believe this is the best I can do for my children as a parent,” said Chun-Yin Chong, Scoutmaster of the 6th Woodrunners. Chong, a Lino Lakes resident, helped establish the local chapter. Both his SEE BPSA, PAGE 2

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11-year-old son Lucas and 6-year-old daughter Sophia are members of the organization. Chong is an immigrant from Malaysia who grew up in the scouting program. He came to the U.S in 1999 to obtain a bachelor’s degree in fi nance from St. Cloud State University. After he graduated and found a job, he decided to stay in the country. He is currently a commercial real estate appraiser. Lucas was previously in another scouting organization, but didn’t love it. "He didn't

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enjoy his experience at another organization because he was shy and for two years he didn't really make friends," Chong explained. In 2008, Chong stumbled across BPSA online and joined as an adult. In 2014 he and another father from Elk River, Greg Wierschk, decided to start their own chapter, and it has slowly grown from there. Chong liked the fact that there was no individual fundraising required and that it was an all-inclusive group in which everyone could participate. The BPSA belongs to the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS), which has 82 affi liated scout organizations in 41 countries. The BPSA has 84 chapters in 26 states. The two other groups in Minnesota are located in Mora and Duluth. Currently, the group has around 8-10 families and the members range in age from 3 to 11. There are also two adult members. The group meets twice a month in Anoka and its members hail mostly from the northern suburbs, including Lino Lakes, Anoka, St. Francis and

Elk River. "We are not anti-Boy Scouts or anti-Girl scouts, we are just different. We consider ourselves their brothers and sisters," Chong said. One aspect of the program Chong has enjoyed is there is not a huge emphasis on achieving a rank or earning badges. “Back in my younger days everybody wanted to achieve the highest award they could earn. I think instead of rushing to a destination, it is more important to enjoy the journey along the way,” he said. “The biggest reward is the experience of being a scout. I don’t chase after an award or badge. I want to make sure that I live up to the ideal of being a scout, which is to help other people and take care of myself.” A main focus of the program is teaching outdoor skills such as starting a fi re, knife safety and how to use a compass. “We teach a lot of traditional skills that people don’t really pay attention to. Today everybody relies on GPS, but we still want them to know what direction they are going, how to read a map, how to safely

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handle a knife and how to render fi rst aid if someone accidentally cuts themselves,” Chong explained. Lucas said his favorite part about the organization is “he doesn’t have to sell popcorn.” On a more serious note, he really likes that he doesn’t constantly have to work on a badge. He really enjoys the outdoors, especially fishing, camping, hiking and chopping wood. “In this group I feel like I

have a lot more friends who are really close,” he said. “I like how there isn’t as much pressure, it is more about doing fun things.” The group is also about service. For the third time this year, the group will help tend to the vegetable garden at YMCA Camp Heritage. In addition, the group will also help out with the Wargo Nature Center's Day Earth Day event in April. In the past, the group has also helped

the Lions club with a pancake breakfast and raised money for a fi re department. For more information about BPSA, visit www.bpsa-us.org; to learn about the 6th Woodrunners, visit http://6thwoodrunners. org/. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Fugitive pursuit terminates in Lino Lakes BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER FOREST LAKE LOWDOWN EDITOR AND SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

FOREST LAKE —The Lino Lakes Police, Wyoming Police, Forest Lake Police, Forest Lake Fire and multiple local, state and federal agencies were involved in a pursuit of a fugitive in Forest Lake early March 5. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. in Wyoming, when Forest Lake police assisted the Wyoming Police Department with a traffic stop on a vehicle that was driving with no headlights on, according to a press release from the Wyoming Police Department. During the stop, officers recognized the male passenger in the vehicle as Jesse Lee Satter, a 36-year-old Pine City man with warrants for his arrest from the Minnesota Department of Corrections for a parole violation. He had previously been convicted on a drug possession offense. When the officers attempted to take Satter into custody, he resisted and fought with officers. He then pushed the driver out of the driver's seat and fled, striking two squad cars and two

officers who sustained minor injuries. Police pursued the vehicle, which eventually crashed at the roundabout at Highway 61 and Broadway Avenue. Satter exited the car and began to flee on foot. Officers began a search through nearby businesses and homes, and at one point evacuated the Forest Lake Walmart on 12th Street SW. The suspect was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service, who assisted with the search, along with the Chisago County, Anoka County and Washington County Sheriff's Offices and the Minnesota State Patrol. “They didn't find him in the Walmart, ultimately,” said Supervisory Deputy Marshal Mike Fuller, of the U.S. Marshals. “There were a number of tips and call-ins, and then they observed him in a vehicle, the one he got into the accident in, a blue Cadillac.” When officers spotted him getting into the vehicle in the area of 7th Street and Broadway Avenue W., they gave chase. They managed to stop the vehicle, but in the process of removing the occupants, the suspect once again jumped into the driver's seat and led police on a second vehicle chase. Multiple agencies pursued the vehicle until it crashed near the intersection

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A Minnesota Department of Transportation camera captured the end of a fugitive pursuit in the area of I-35W and County Road 23 in Lino Lakes March 5. The Lino Lakes Police Department assisted with the pursuit by attempting to deploy stop sticks, taking the suspect into custody and giving medical care to the drivers who were struck during the pursuit.

of I-35 W and County Road 23 in Lino Lakes, where Satter was apprehended and taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, according to Fuller. He was then taken into custody by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. During the pursuit, the Lino Lakes Police attempted to deploy stop sticks at Lake Drive and Main Street and assisted taking Satter into custody. Lino Lakes personnel also assisted at the crash site and provided medical assistance to the drivers of the vehicles

who were struck by the suspect. Satter has been charged in Chisago County with assaulting a peace officer, obstructing legal process, damage to property and drug possession. He was also charged with fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, criminal vehicular operation resulting in substantial bodily harm and theft of a motor vehicle in Anoka County. Satter is being held in the Anoka County Jail and is scheduled to appear in Anoka County district court April 4.

Parents receive viable tips from 'Screenagers' event Over 150 people attended the viewing of the film “Screenagers – Growing up in the Digital Age” shown Monday, Feb. 26 at the Centennial Middle School Auditorium. The film delves into the topic of how much time children and teens are spending on computers, tablets, cell phones and other electronic devices and the possible effect it has on their health and well-being. The film, directed by primary care physician Delaney Ruston, the mother of two teenagers, explores the pull that electronic devices have on kids and what it means to parents. The film shows examples of several kids whose experiences with devices have caused them extreme emotional damage and the effect it had on their families. Ruston explains there are two main points known regarding this topic. The first is that the frontal cortex of the brain, which is responsible for impulse control and decision-making, is not fully grown until our 20s. The second is it is known that while engaging in screen time, the brain releases the chemical dopamine in the reward center of the brain. It is in this stage of life — adolescence — where we are most susceptible to the release of dopamine. After the film, several local leaders of the community presented a panel discussion for the audience. The panel consisted of Scott Johnson, Centennial Schools executive director of teaching and learning; Dr. Indrani Saha, Fairview Health Services; Therese Kunick, Centennial High School psychologist; Corinna Morse, Centennial Middle School (CMS) counselor; DeeAnn Sibley, Centennial High School counselor; Mary Healy, Anoka County Library Centennial branch manager; and Sarah Holm-

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boe, early childhood and school readiness coordinator. Scott Johnson explained Centennial Schools has not adopted a one-to-one policy in regards to technology, meaning students are not assigned to their own laptop or electronic device. “We’ve not found a lot of positive research indicating that it has great effects on student success,” he said. He also stated that the district has no plans to implement a one-to-one plan any time soon. Dr. Saha, who has seen an increase in anxiety, headaches and stomachaches in her teenage patients, gave

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t’s Sunshine Week, a nationwide celebration of how journalists promote open and transparent government. Local newspapers, including your local journalists, shed light on issues that are important to communities. They inform readers about government actions and ask questions that can help with transparency of government. Local newspapers are one of the only entities that keep local government agencies accountable. Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know is celebrated March 11-17 nationwide. I you to think about Publisher’s challenge the information you’ve read in your local newspaper that’s View helped you better navigate Carter Johnson the voting process, navigate referendums and make educated decisions in your daily lives. From public notices to holding up the open meeting law, newspapers keep government accountable. Journalists also keep government accountable by writing articles about meetings that summarize and explain issues. Broadcast via cable does little to hold anyone accountable. Local government meetings often lack community participation. On a regular basis, we are asked why and how a city or township is able to make large changes in its laws. Items get passed when the community is not involved, when people don’t object to things they don’t agree with. Often our reporters are the only record of history from these meetings. Our government is often running with little to no input from residents. It’s local journalists who continue to ask the questions. Local newspapers across the country are often the only resource of local public information. Girl Scout cookies Girl Scouts cookie sales are here. If you’re approached by a parent, guardian or someone other than a Scout, I recommend you tell them no, and encourage their young salesperson to reach out and learn by selling the cookies themselves.

Maple syrup This will be the first season my family will be missing the sap flow. My good friend Mike Johnson from Oakdale said the sap is flowing. For years Mike has been coaching our family on how to harvest sap and turn it into syrup. His tips kept us up to speed with maple syruping. He also invested in an outdoor cooker with a large custom-made stainless steel pan that is a must if you want any volume of syrup. His homemade barrel stove was welded up by our other college roommate. The wood stove does a pretty good job. I loved sitting in his driveway as we cooked down the sap. The cooking process sometimes goes late into the evening or early morning. The ratio ends up to be roughly 40:1. It takes 40 gallons of sap boiled down to make one gallon of pure maple syrup. If you’ve ever contemplated trying to make maple syrup, get out and learn from one of the local venues in our areas. Supplies are easily accessible at local shops or can be collected with a little creativity with a few dollars at the hardware store. Take a chance and just make a small batch this season. You will never forget it. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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ideologies. Checks and balances provide few checks and little balance when ofﬁcials broker deals behind closed doors and conceal documents that contain important information that the public has the right, and often the need, to know. Local government has the biggest impact in the lives of people on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is in the form of property taxes, sales taxes, business taxes, state-shared dollars or federal grants, loans and funding, local government is 100 percent taxpayer-funded. The public has the right to know how its money is being spent. The decisions being made, the dollars being doled out and the records being kept by city hall, the county commission, the board of education or the utility district all belong to liberals, conservatives, Republicans, Democrats, independents, Libertarians and even politically disinterested individuals. All stakeholders have a stake in open meetings and public records and should care about transparency issues. The lack of and need for true government transparency should be about the most bipartisan cause that exists. Any elected ofﬁcial who truly cares about public service in a

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President of the United States

President Donald Trump The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111, Visitorâ€™s Office: 202-456-2121 http://www.donaldjtrump.com/

U.S. House of Representatives 6th District

Rep. Tom Emmer (R) Washington Offi ce: 315 Cannon House Offi ce Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2331, Fax: 202-225-6475 District Offi ce: 9201 Quaday Ave. NE Suite 206, Otsego, 55330 763-241-6848, Fax: 763-241-7955 www.emmer.house.gov

Senate

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) Washington Offi ce: 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244, Fax: 202-228-2186 Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250, Minneapolis, 55415. 612-727-5220, Fax: 612-727-5223

Minnesota House District 38A

Sen. Tina Smith (D) Washington Offi ce: 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641, Fax: 202-224-1152 Metro Offi ce: 60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 220, St. Paul, 55107. 651-221-1016, Fax: 651-224-3056 www.smith.senate.gov

State Elected officials

Governor Mark Dayton (D) Office of the Governor, 130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717, Fax: 651-797-1850 mark.dayton@state.mn.us www.governor.state.mn.us

Minnesota Senate District 38

Roger Chamberlain (R) 95 University Ave. W., Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3225, St. Paul, 55155 651-296-1253, sen.roger. chamberlain@senate.mn

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Lino Lakes to offer citizen's academy

The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department will offer an eight-session Public Safety Citizen's Academy from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, March 29 through May 17. Participants will get an inside look at department operations and police and

fi refighter duties. The academy will consist of lectures and handson training exercises, covering a variety of topics including: investigations, defensive tactics, vehicle fi re simulator, traffic enforcement, vehicle extrication, firearms training simulator and tours of the public safety facilities.

Interested community members must complete the application form, which can be found online at www.ci.lino-lakes. mn.us. Participants must apply by March 23. For more information, contact Sgt. Chad Schirmers at 651-982-2307 or chad. schirmers@ci.linolakes.mn.us.

The Circle Pines-Lexington Lions Club and the Lexington Fire Department are co-sponsoring a food drive for the Centennial Community Food Shelf from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Festival Foods, 9101 S Highway Drive, Circle Pines.

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Mayor Dave Bartholomay: 763780-1785, dbartholomay@ci.circlepines.mn.us Dean Goldberg, councilmember: 763-234-1180, dgoldberg@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Matt Percy, councilmember: 763-784-2062, mpercy@ci.circlepines.mn.us Jennifer Rauner, councilmember: 651-338-9896, jrauner@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Mike Schweigert, councilmember: 763-248-2878, mschweigert@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us

Lexington

Mayor Mark Kurth: 763-7842792, mkurthlexingtonmn@ comcast.net Kim DeVries, councilmember: 763-784-2792, kdevrieslexingtonmn@comcast.net Diane Harris, councilmember: 763-784-2792, dharrislexingtonmn@ comcast.net John Hughes, councilmember: 763-784-2792, jhugheslexingtonmn@ comcast.net Mike Murphy, councilmember: 763-784-2792, mmurphylexingtonmn@comcast. net

Lino Lakes

Mayor Jeff Reinert: 651-982-2491, jeff.reinert@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Melissa Maher,

councilmember: 651-982-2490, melissa.maher@ ci.lino-lakes. mn.us Michael Manthey, councilmember: 651-982-2493, michael.manthey@ ci.lino-lakes. mn.us Rob Rafferty, councilmember: 651-982-2492, rob.rafferty@ci.linolakes.mn.us Dale Stoesz, councilmember: 612-581-2047, dale.stoesz@ci.linolakes.mn.us

Blaine

Mayor Tom Ryan: 763-757-3390, tryan@blainemn.gov Wes Hovland, councilmember Ward #1: 763-228-1117, whovland@ blainemn.gov Dick Swanson, councilmember Ward #1: 763-370-2557, dswanson@ blainemn.gov Dave Clark, councilmember Ward #2: 612-940-5207, dclark@ blainemn.gov Julie Jeppson, councilmember Ward #2: 763-354-4709, jjeppson@ blainemn.gov Jason King, councilmember Ward #3: 763-360-5266, jking@ blainemn.gov Andrew Garvais, councilmember Ward #3: 612-2298890, agarvais@blainemn.gov

Centerville

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Linda Runbeck (R) 417 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-296-2907, rep.linda.runbeck@ house.mn

15th annual Hope Gala on Saturday, March 24 at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens, 9500 W. River Road, Minneapolis. Funds raised from the event support Alexandra House's comprehensive services for the survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Guest check-in begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception from 6-7 p.m. The dinner and program will begin at 7 p.m.

The safety of churches discussed

A rare interview with the pastor of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs will be shown at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, and at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15. The program titled, â€œIn the News: God and Guns,â€? provides an opportunity for participants to discuss

the issue of church security and features an interview with Frank Pomeroy, the pastor of a Texas church targeted in a shooting that claimed 26 lives in November 2017. During the program, participants will have discuss what level of securityâ€”ranging from none to armed security personnelâ€”churches

should offer. Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree CafĂŠ is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@ gmail.com.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS 16TH ANNUAL FISH FRY Center, 7701 Main St.,

When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, March 16 & 23 Where: St. John the Baptist Church Fortin Hall, Highway 61 and County Road 14, Hugo Details: Hosted by the St. John’s Men’s Club of St. Genevieve’s Church. $11/adults; $9/seniors; $7/children 6-12; children 5 and under free. Contact: stgens.org

Lino Lakes Details: Learn about the tradition of gathering maple sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup and sugar. Maple crafts, scavenger hunt and tasting. All ages. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-335; anokacountyparks.com

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: Lino Lakes When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Saturday, March 17 Details: Childcare Where: Lino Park, 7850 and activities provided Lake Dr., Lino Lakes so parents can enjoy an Details: Residents of afternoon/evening out. Lino Lakes can recycle $20/Y members; $25/ appliances and electronnon-members. See early ics. bird pricing specials. Contact: 651-982-2423 Registration required. or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/loSHAKE YOUR cations/lino_lakes_ymca SHAMROCK When: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17 HOPE GALA Where: Kelly’s Korner When: 6-10:30 p.m. Bar, 7098 Centerville Saturday, March 24 Road. Where: Mississippi Details: Celebrate St. Gardens, 9500 W. River Patrick’s Day with a 7K Rd., Minneapolis run and 5K run/walk. Details: Annual Gala T-shirt, commemorative supports Alexandra pint glass and compliHouse programs for surmentary green beer. vivors of domestic and Post-race celebration and sexual violence. Cocktail awards at noon. Regisreception followed by tration required. games, silent auction, rafContact: midwest ﬂe, dinner and program. events.com Tickets $140. Contact: alexandra house.ejoinme.org PANCAKE BREAKFAST

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ADULT OPEN VOLLEYBALL

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 29 March 28 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Ages 18+. $5 drop-in fee. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

WINTER WALKING

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Centennial High School West, 4757 North Road, Circle Pines Details: Free. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

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Centennial Spring College Fair WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22 WHERE: Centennial High School

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Where: Geise Memorial Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: Patricia Jackson will give an informational presentation on KIDS DREAM the 4 Ps (Product, Price, WINTER FILM SERIES Placement, and PromoWhen: 10 a.m. Friday, tion) and a C (Customers) March 16, Saturday, of marketing and how March 17 and Sunday, those basics apply to March 18 marketing books in the Where: Marcus Oakdale Theatre, 5677 Hadley modern, social-media age. Free and open to Ave. N. the public. Pre-meeting Details: $3 admission breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at to see ‘The LEGO Ninjathe Village Inn. go Movie,” and concesContact: northern sions specials. lightswriters.org Contact: marcus theatres.com/kidsdream

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When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 & 23; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 & 24; 2 p.m. Sunday, When: 8:30 a.m. - noon March 18 & 25 Sunday, March 18 Where: Lakeshore Where: St. Joseph of OUTDOOR Players Theatre, 4820 the Lakes Church, 171 ICE SKATING Stewart Ave., White Bear Elm Street, Lino Lakes When: 4-9 p.m. MonDetails: Pancake/ days-Fridays; noon-9 p.m. Lake Details: This Pulitzer french toast and sausage Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. Prize and Tony Award breakfast fundraiser and Sundays winner deals with how silent auction helps fund Where: Sunrise Park, family members survive troop activities for the 6918 Sunrise Dr.; Birch next year. Park, 6520 Pheasant Run a major loss. The different ways of dealing with Contact: kwoorippe@ S.; and City Hall Park, gmail.com 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes grief lead to dramatic (and sometimes humorDetails: Supervised ous) confrontations. skating rinks with shelMAPLE SYRUP ters. Closed Tuesday and Recommended ages 13+. FESTIVAL Tickets $25/$22 adults; When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Thursday at City Hall Park. Call the hotline for $22/$19 seniors and March 18 updates or closings due to students. Where: Wargo Nature Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

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ST. PATRICK’S WINE TASTING

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 17 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 Where: Chateau St. Croix Winery, 1998 Highway 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Live Celtic music 1-4 p.m., food from A Wandering Fire, photography display and wine tasting. Free admission. Contact: chateau stcroix.com

universities, community colleges, technical colleges and specialty schools. Open to the community and parents and students in any grade level. See list of colleges attending online.

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day, March 19 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to navigate, draft a proﬁle, showcase expertise, look for jobs and build a network on LinkedIn. Registration online. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTER’S FORUM

When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 19 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Auditorium, 3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake Details: Discussion of Minnesota’s redistricting process and proposed reforms for ensuring fair representation. Speakers include Susan Brower, Nick Harper, Tom Horner, Steve Kelley and Professor David Schultz. Open to the public. Contact: 651-493-0686 or lwvwbl@lwvmn.org

WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW SHOWCASE

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 Where: Century College, Lincoln Mall, 3300 When: 2-4:30 p.m. SatCentury Ave. N., White urday, March 17 Bear Lake Where: Hardwood Details: Event will Creek Library, 19955 Forexplore how a rapidest Road N., Forest Lake ly changing world is Details: Teams of 2-4 players compete to ﬁnish driving the evolution of the same 550-piece puzzle skills. David Kohler, na‘RABBIT HOLE’ tionally renowned speakin the least amount of POST SHOW time. All ages. Register at er and CEO of Kohler Co., DISCUSSION/PANEL the library in advance or will share his thoughts When: 4 p.m. Sunday, and experiences on this the day of event. March 18 important topic. Free and Contact: 651-275-7300 Where: Lakeshore open to the public; regisor washcolib.org Players Theater, 4820 tration required. Steward Ave., White Bear Contact: century.edu/ Lake ST. PATRICK’S DAY workforceoftomorrow Details: Grief and PARTY loss counselors, theraWhen: 7 p.m. Saturday, pists and the actors will March 17 LITERATURE LOVER’S provide their thoughts NIGHT OUT Where: JX Event and reﬂections of the Venue, 123 2nd St. N., When: 7 p.m. Friday, play. Interactive. ComStillwater March 23 plimentary for any ticket Details: Tim Sigler Where: Grand Banholders from the run of performs. Tickets $5. quet Hall, 301 S. 2nd St., the show. Wear green and receive a Stillwater Contact: lakeshore free green beer. Details: Monthly event players.com Contact: one23events. features national and com local authors, refreshments and prize drawNORTHERN LIGHTS ings. Doors open at 6:30 WRITERS WORKSHOP LINKEDIN FOR p.m. Cash bar available. JOB SEARCH When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 When: 1-3:30 p.m. Mon- Reservations required;

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SHOREVIEW EGG HUNT When: 10-11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Join the Easter Bunny on a hunt for prize-ﬁlled eggs. Registration required by March 21. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

LOWERTOWN POP MINNESOTA MAKERS’ MARKET

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: Union Depot, St. Paul Details: More than 50 local artisans an craftspeople including bakers, distillers, musicians, visual artists and makers of jewelry, apparel, apothecary goods, decorative objects, toys and more. Advance tickets $8; $10 at the door. Five and under free. Proceeds beneﬁt the organization Walk Talk Connect. Contact: uniondepot. org/events/lowertown pop/

VADNAIS HEIGHTS EASTER EGG HUNT

When: Staggered start times from 10:30-11:10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: Community Park, 651 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Free event for families includes an egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Vadnais Heights Food Program. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

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Gala engages hearts and minds to support education BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Tickets are $75 per person, or discounted to $70 if a table of eight is purchased. Ticket sales close March 30 or when sold out. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.caefoundation.org/. Attendees are asked to share their experience at the gala on social media using #CAEFGala2018. “We are in particular need of volunteers to serve on the board, marketing committee and to help with next year's gala. And, of course, we hope everyone has such a fantastic time, they will come back next year,” Kreminski said.

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Some of the live auction items this year include: • Minnesota Twins suite • Wine dinner for eight • Running Aces experience for eight • Orlando family fun • Duluth getaway • Four Taylor Swift tickets • Centennial alumni pay it forward

Last year’s CAEF Gala’s Fund the Need project raised $20,000 for a Learning Commons at Centennial Middle School. Here students use one of four zSpace systems, which help makes students future-ready through alternative reality and virtual reality collaborative learning.

Tickets for this year's Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) Gala are a hot commodity that are selling fast. More than 270 tickets of 400 are already spoken for. The 15th annual event will be called “The Centennial Stars Gala” with a red carpet theme and attendees wearing cocktail attire. The event is slated for April 7 at Infi nite Campus in Blaine, and Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo will be the featured speaker. “We expect this year to be even bigger yet,” said Kelley Boyer, CAEF marketing/communications chair. Last year's event, themed “A Tropical Celebration,” raised just over $70,000 and saw nearly 350 attendees. If significant funds are raised, there will be a $10,000 match from a donor to CAEF's general fund, similarly to last year from Infinite Campus. CAEF President Jan Kreminski said, “This year we hope to increase our donations by 20 percent and to specifically raise $37,000 for the elementary schools ... But most of all, we hope to have more people attend than did last year—engaging the hearts and minds of even more in our community to further our mission of supporting education.” Each year the gala raises funds not only for the organization's general fund budget, used for numerous scholarships and grants to people/ organizations within the community, but also a special “Fund the Need” project. Last year's Fund the Need raised $20,000 for Centennial Middle School's (CMS) Learning Commons. Four zSpace systems were purchased, which help makes students futureready through alternative reality and virtual reality collaborative learning. This year's Fund the Need campaign will raise money for Makerspace equipment for all five elementary schools in the district. The carts would provide similar resources for all students in grades K-5 throughout the district to enhance creative opportunities in computer science and engineering.

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Strong finish, and almost a shocking upset, for 5-21 Cougar cagers BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial’s boys basketball season ended with just five wins, but not with a whimper. The No. 8 seeded Cougars almost toppled the No. 1 seed, Champlin Park, falling by just 81-78 on the Rebels court, in their Section 5AAAA opener, last Wednesday. Champlin Park is 22-5, ranked No. 8 in the state, and has won 15 straight games. Centennial fi nished 5-22 and lost to the Rebels 76-37 and 79-40 in conference. “Crazy game. It was the best we have played as a team all season,” fi rst-year Cougar coach David Frasier said.

Matthew Wyffels led the upset bid with 24 points. Ricky Eason added 16 and Riley Van Buskirk 15. All three are junior guards. “Wyffels hit six three’s and was very aggressive around the basket last night. Best game of his career,” Frasier said. Andrew Metz, senior forward, scored 13. The Cougars almost won despite getting just six points from their season scoring leader, sophomore guard Carter Johnson, who averaged 16.5 points. Centennial led 32-29 at the half, fell behind by as much as 20 points with eight minutes left, then charged back. “We called our last timeout. From that point we made a comeback,” Frasier said. Centennial got within three with 1:30 to go but the

Rebels shut the door. “They made their free throws, and didn't turn over the ball in the final minute,” Frasier said in tribute. Josiah Strong, senior guard averaging 22 points, pumped in 30 as the Rebels warded off the Cougars. Bennett Otto had 13 points and Jared Walter and Kelvin Tappa 12 each. Centennial fi nished 5-22, but in the last five games had wins over Robbinsdale Armstrong (12-15) by 52-51 and No. 20 ranked Blaine (16-11) by 71-69, then losses of 76-73 to Spring Lake Park (12-15) and 64-60 to Class 3A’s No. 16 ranked Totino-Grace (15-13), and the near-upset of Champlin Park. “We shortened the rotation and played younger guys towards the end of the season,” Frasier said.

Centennial Triple-A nominee gets regional honor BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Luke Arends played in the state hockey tournament last week but that was only his second recent major accomplishment. Arends, Centennial’s male nominee for the Triple A Awards, was chosen as the Region 5AA winner in Minnesota State High School League program honoring seniors for achievement in arts, academics and athletics.

Centennial’s female Triple A nominee was Madeline Beilby. All the region Triple A picks will be presented at halftime of a televised state basketball tournament game. The overall state winners will be announced at that time. Arends is a captain in both hockey and lacrosse and made all-conference in hockey as a junior. Along with the state hockey tournament, he also ran in the 2015 state cross county meet when his team qualified. “Whichever sport I am participating

in at that time is most important to me,” he said, asked if he had a favorite sport. A percussionist, he plays tenor drums in marching band, the marimba in the marimba choir, and a variety of instruments in concert band. Arends, who was class president as a junior, regards Science as his favorite subject. Asked about favorite academic experiences at CHS, he said, “I really enjoyed going to the Fermi National Accelerate Laboratory in

Chicago with my CIS physics class, junior year. I also really like my math and Spanish classes.” Where does Arends see himself in 10 years? “I hope to be working in a field related to marine and atmospheric sciences,” he stated. Beilby is a golfer and swimmer, serving as captain in each, and twotime all-conference in swimming. She’s in band and choir, and earned a superior rating in the district music contest.

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tournaments. She was a team captain and averaged 10.8 points in a 24-4, conference champion team this year. Orth was a defender on Centennial’s undefeated state soccer championship team as a junior. She was a four-year letter winner and made all-conference as a senior. A 400-meter sprinter in track, she made all-conference as a junior. Her other activities include National Honor Society, peer leader, church volunteer, Feed My Starving Children, elementary school tutor, and numerous academic letters. “Claire is and has been an incredible representative of all things Centennial over the course of her years here,” Hegseth said.

Centennial swimmer Lucas Bauﬁeld capped his prep career by scoring in three events at the state Class 2A meet March 2-3. He placed 14th in the 50 freestyle with 21.84 in the ﬁnals, after posting a 21.56 in the preliminaries. He helped the 200 freestyle relay place 13th and the medley relay place 14th.

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Cougars win one thriller at state hockey and place fourth BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial’s performance at the state hockey tournament is best assessed this way: the Cougars went as far as they could have realistically hoped. The Cougars got off to a great start — an exhilarating quarterfinal performance that extended into the fi rst four minutes of the semifi nal. That’s when some reality set in as the unranked Section 5AA champions were worn down by two of the top three teams in the state. Centennial’s slate at state was a 3-2, comefrom-behind win over No. 4 ranked St. Thomas Academy; a 6-3 loss to No. 1 ranked and eventual champion Minnetonka after leading 2-0; and an 11-0 blowout loss against a No. 2 ranked Edina squad miffed at losing its semifi nal to Duluth East. “I think we have represented our community and our section pretty well,” said Luke McGregor, the Cougars’ Mr. Hockey fi nalist, after the semifi nal game. Not to mention a fourth-place trophy for the showcase, and playing all three games in the Xcel Energy Center. The Cougars, with a fi nal 20-8-3 record in the school’s fourth state tournament season, capped a memorable month of hockey for Centennial, following the Cougar girls placing runner-up two weeks earlier. They had a good time, too. “I was having a blast out there,” goalie Travis Allen grinned, after being peppered with 54 shots by Minnetonka, of which he stopped 49. “It’s not often you get (to face) that many shots. I was living my dream.” To which Coach Ritch Menne responded with a chuckle, “It’s not MY dream.” After the drubbing by Edina that closed the season, Menne reflected: “Our guys just ran out of gas. They were so exhausted after playing two tough games late at night. They weren’t in bed until after 1 a.m. both Thursday and Friday night. Still really proud of this group and all they accomplished over the years.” The huge Xcel Center and TV audience loved the Cougars’ opener against St. Thomas Academy, a thriller to close the day after three lopsided yawners. The Cougars, down 2-0 after one period, clawed their way back for a 3-2 victory over the Cadets, capped by Hayden Brickner’s game-winner at 13:28 of the third period. Jack Menne and Carter Wagner had the other goals as the No. 5 seeded Cougars tripped No. 4 seeded St. Thomas Academy, a squad laden with three Division I recruits and a Frank Brimsek finalist goalie. Menne’s shorthanded goal tied the score at 7:41 of the third. On Brickner’s decisive goal, he dislodged the puck from a Cadet in the neutral zone, skated to the net, and shoved a rebound past Cadet goalie Atticus Kelly. Assisting were Andrew Stuart and Austin Kanner. Allen and the Cougars survived a furious 6-on-4 empty-net power opportunity by the Cadets in the final minute and 55 seconds. Allen made 14 of his 33 saves in the last period, highlighted by his stop against Ray Christy on a 2-on-1 break with the Cougars down 2-1. The Cadets owned the fi rst period with Cade Huntley and Ben Stucker each getting the puck past Allen. The Cougars had a start like that against Minnetonka. Brickner swooped from behind the net to score just 17 seconds and Jack Menne made it 2-0 at 4:19 with a back-hand shot on a rush to the net. And the Cougars were still even at 2-2 after two periods. But, as Minnetonka’s Josh Luedtke said, when asked about his game-tying goal the second period: “Getting that second goal was a huge weight off our chest going into the third period. We have not lost a third period all year.” Right he was. Bobby Brink gave Minnetonka the lead with a short-handed goal (his second goal of the game) after which Dave Andres and Luedtke again smoked

shots into the net for a 5-2 lead. After McGregor pulled Centennial within 5-3 on a lunging backhanded goal with 3:18 left, and the Cougars went into power play and pulled the goalie, Tonka’s Grant Doctor settled the issue with a long, empty-net shorthanded goal. Minnetonka went on to defeat Duluth East 4-2 for the championship. McGregor was impressed: “Their speed, and their passing. I’ve never seen a high school team pass like that. They moved into our defensive zone so fast, moving from side to side.” Coach Menne reflected: “It was great to have an incredible start like that, but honestly, we spent so much energy trying to get the kids grounded again, because it’s a long ways to go. But that is exactly how we wanted to start and we still felt pretty good being up 2-1 at the end of one period, and even at 2-2 after the second period. We are disappointed, sure, but we really thought we could still come back at the end. We pulled the goalie and we had four guys with over 20 goals.” McGregor fi nished with 29 goals, Brickner 24, Menne 23 and Wagner 19. Not much to say about Centennial’s fi nale. Backup goalie Bryce Crowley was nicked for four goals in the fi rst period, and Allen, playing the last two periods, lost his magic, allowing seven more. And the Cougars were blanked by a team that beat them by just 3-2 in January. Sammy Walker, who led with two goals and three assists for for Edina (28-3), was named Mr. Hockey on Sunday.

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Jack Menne shoots the puck past Minnetonka goaltender Charlie Glockner for the second of two goals the Cougars scored in the first period of the state semifinal game Friday, March 9 at Xcel Energy Center.

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Northeast Metro Career Connections Job Fair March 27, 2018 at Jimmy’s Event Center 3565 Labore Rd, Vadnais Heights

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than a regular day care.” Their twins were born at just 28 weeks and spent 69 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). When the twins were finally able to return home, they were extremely fragile and required special care such as oxygen and medications. “You can't find a day care that will deal with the oxygen and medication and their immune systems were so bad at that point, the doctors said we couldn't send them to a day care,” Brian said. “My wife and I both work full time, and decided to look into the au pair program.” The family was drawn to the program due to the fact that it is international. Brian and Elizabeth love to travel and wanted to incorporate that into their lives. “We thought it would be an opportunity to meet someone from another country. We are not going to be able to travel for a number of years, so we can bring someone else here and we can exchange cultures and they can teach another language to the kids.” The Merkels are now in their third year of the program. For over 20 years, Cultural Care has helped host families across the country secure child care that provides fl exibility, trust and cultural exchange. Au pairs are educated young people, ages 18-26 SUBMITTED years, from many different countries who want to The Merkel family’s new Au Pair Nathalia (in red) and experience American culture while sharing their SUBMITTED previous Au Pair Thami build a snowman with Henry, Claire own. All au pairs are required to have child care Thami and Claire visit a local park. and Anna. experience and must undergo a multi-step screening and training process before joining families as live-in child care providers. Since starting the program, the Merkels have had three au pairs, one from Australia and two from Brazil. Up until around six weeks ago, the family's au pair was Thami from São Paulo, Brazil. Thami had such a great experience with the Merkels, she chose to nominate them for the Host Family of the Year award. “From the the beginning, the family welcomed me to their loving home and made me feel a part of their family. Liz and Brian have done so much for me during this year that it is hard to put everything in words,” Thami wrote in her nomination. “Some of the most important things, though, were all the small gestures during my year. All the coffees that Liz brought home, all the patience to help me with English grammar, all the proud faces when I got myself to the gym with her and she even rescheduled a work meeting to a Brazilian restaurant so I could taste some food from home.” Brian said the family really tries to include their au pair in all of the family outings. “We try to bring them in on all the family stuff we do,” he explained. “We invite them to do absolutely everything because they are a stranger in a new country and might not SUBMITTED have that support group.” Henry, Anna and Claire all enjoyed spending one-on-one time with Thami. The Merkels are still in touch with their two former au pairs and hope to go and visit them in their own country's once the children get older. The family considers their au pairs family members rather than “a nanny.” “We have been able to grow and create a global family. They are more than just someone who is watching your kid, they really do become a part of the family,” he said. “You have another layer of support group that is hard to match because you really do get close to the people and they get close to your kids. Your kids get love and support from someone who is there with them all day every day.” It is a valuable learning experience for both the family and the au pair, as they both teach each other about their own cultures. Brian said Thami taught them how to play a Brazilian card game, while he taught her how to play cribbage. Thami also taught them how to make some Brazilian dishes, while Elizabeth shared an American dish. Their 5-year-old even corrected Thami's English pronunciation and grammar. The Merkels now have a new au pair, Nathalia, who is from from Recife, Brazil.

Sunday March 18, 2018 • 7:00 PM Circle Pines City Hall

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Come just to listen or share what you think about the CBA programs! We will also be voting in new members for the Board of Directors — Open positions are available!

Parents and Coaches of the CBA Traveling and In-House teams are invited to attend the CBA Annual Meeting on March 18th at 7:00 PM at the Circle Pines City Hall. The CBA is looking for volunteers to ﬁll open positions on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in being a candidate for the Board of Directors or have questions, contact Shawn Lee at President@CentennialBBall.org

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 10 block of Oak Leaf Lane in Circle Pines March 2 for a 911 hang-up. Officers located the parties and placed the aggressor under arrest. The suspect was then transported to jail. • Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 9300 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington March 1. The driver fled into a home and refused to come out. The male was later taken into custody. • An adult male was arrested in the area of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Circle Pines March 4 for seconddegree DWI after he committed multiple traffic violations. • Officers were summoned to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville March 4 on report of a motor vehicle theft. The case is currently under investigation. • Officers responded to the 200 block of Twilite Terrace in Circle Pines March 4 to look for a male with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The male was later taken into custody. • Police responded to a welfare check at a home in the 200 block of North Star Lane in Circle Pines March

4. An adult male was subsequently arrested for obstructing the legal process and booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville March 5. A customer purchased fuel but didn’t have the funds to pay. Officers mediated the situation, which was resolved. • Officers responded to a property damage crash involving a city truck in the 1900 block of Robin Lane South in Centerville March 6. There was no damage to the city vehicle and minimal damage to the other vehicle involved. • Officers stopped a vehicle in the 8900 block of Naples Street in Lexington March 7 for a moving violation. Officers found the driver to have a revoked driver’s license and no insurance. The driver was arrested and transported to jail. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a property damage accident in the area of Lilac Street and Behm Lane Feb. 28. The officer obtained the necessary information for the state accident report, and one driver was cited for failure to drive with due care.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Print Remedy 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 17801 Dunkirk St. NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Upscaled Designs LLC 12527 Central Ave. NE, STE 250 Blaine, MN 55434 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: February 28, 2018 Signed: Kerry Eldstrom Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 6 and 13, 2018.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Yeager Real Estate 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1356 Buchanan Place NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Yeager Real Estate Investments, LLC 1356 Buchanan Place NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 Michael J Yeager 1356 Buchanan Place NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: February 27, 2018 Signed: Michael Yeager Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 6 and 13, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: PATERNITY COURT FILE NO. 02-FA-18-266 SUMMONS TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY, CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME Blanca Aurora Vazquez Francisco, Plaintiff, vs.

• A Lino Lakes community service officer received a report of an injured owl in the 400 block of I-35W Feb. 28. The owl was transported to the Raptor Center. • An officer received a call to check the welfare of a possibly intoxicated employee at a local business in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Feb. 28. Officers found the male to be extremely intoxicated and transported him to detox. • Officers responded to a threat report in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Feb. 28. Officers ended up citing a suspect for disorderly conduct. • An officer received a call of a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of Main Street Feb. 28. The officer determined the car had been dropped off at the wrong house to be fi xed. • An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 7500 block of Lake Drive March 2. An adult male was arrested for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. • An officer received a phone call report of a theft from the 200 block of Baldwin Circle March 2. The officer learned an unknown person stole the complainant’s 2018 registration tabs. • Officers handled a two-vehicle

Jose Manuel Vara Pastrana, Defendant. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: WARNING: THE PLAINTIFF HAS FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU REGARDING THE PATERNITY, CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME OF YOUR MINOR CHILD. A COPY OF THE PAPERWORK REGARDING THE LAWSUIT IS SERVED ON YOU WITH THIS SUMMONS. THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS, READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. The Plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against you asking for the adjudication of paternity, custody and parenting time of your minor child. A copy of the Complaint for Adjudication of Paternity, Custody and Parenting Time is attached to this Summons. 2. You must serve upon Plaintiff and file with the Court a written Answer to the Complaint, and you must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms are available from the Court Administrator’s office. You must serve your Answer upon Plaintiff’s Attorney within twenty (20) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer, the Court may give the Plaintiff everything he or she is asking for in the Complaint. PARTIES TO A PATERNITY ACTION ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT RULES. YOU MAY CONTACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR MEDIATION OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, IN SOME COUNTIES, ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR A COURT PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR THREATS AS DEFINED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 518B, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TRY MEDIATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED BY THE COURT IN LATER PROCEEDINGS. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Parenting education may be required in a custody or parenting time proceedings. You may contact court administration for additional information regarding this requirement and the availabitiy of parent education programs. Dated: February 13, 2018 Jonathan E. Fruchtman, #158537 Attorney for Plaintiff 1422 West Lake Street, Suite 208 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Telephone: (612) 827-2643 Published three times in the Quad Community Press on February 27, March 6 and 13, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS COURT FILE NO. 02-PR-18-35 Estate of Susan Judith Clos, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated September 11, 2017 (“Will”), has been ﬁled with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Pamela Braastad, whose address is 223 Sims Road NW, Cedar, Minnesota 55011, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal rep-

property damage accident in the area of Lake Drive and I-35W March 2. One passenger had to be checked out by medics due to a recent pregnancy and one vehicle had to be towed from the scene. • An officer responded to a delayed property damage accident report. A school bus struck a parked vehicle in the 800 block of Orange Street March 2. • An officer responded to a vehicle theft report in the 6600 block of Blue Heron Drive March 2. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a signal violation in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway March 2. The driver was cited for over 1.4 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1200 block of Main Street March 3. The driver was subsequently arrested for fi fthdegree possession of a controlled substance. • Officers assisted other police agencies with apprehending a suspect after a pursuit in the area of Lake Drive and Apollo Drive March 5. • Officers responded to a call of a vehicle rollover in the 400 block of I-35W March 5. The driver was uninjured.

resentative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed With the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 26, 2018 Karl Bennett, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Kenneth Wasche Kenneth M. Wasche, P.C. 13060 Central Ave NE, Suite 200 Blaine, MN 55434 Attorney License No: 256432 Telephone: (763) 280-5100 FAX: (866) 652-1223 Email: ken.wasche@kmwasche.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 6 and 13, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS COURT FILE NO. 02-PR-17-644 In Re: Estate of David Timothy Dietsche, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 1, 2017. The Registar accepted the application and appointed Alicia Nora Dietsche, whose address is 6428 Lakota Trail, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Petitioner is represented in these proceedings by E Murphy Law Offices, Ellen M. Murphy-Fritsch, 4525 Allendale Drive, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55127. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any peroperly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested personals of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 15, 2018 Karol Bennett, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 13 and 20, 2018.

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NATURES REFUGE: Future of new Lino Lakes park in limbo FROM PAGE 1

“I have been on planning and zoning for eight years and the council for eight years plus, and I have never seen the school district in any discussion ... there has been no money. All of a sudden, we get to a point where taxpayers have paid in and we have funds that could be contributed towards park and rec, trails or roads … and right out of the block we have two things that are related to the school district,” Rafferty said. “I am trying to look at how we use the money we have to do the stuff that we have in the city.” Councilman Michael Manthey said, “The night the school representatives came in (from Rice Lake Elementary), we had been ﬁghting with the school district (Centennial) about them not wanting to reciprocate working together for three to four

weeks. I was pretty surprised when they came in, and I was pretty emotional ...” He added, “Now having time to see and understand the process, I am in a lot better place. At that time, I was not willing to give any money to any school district.” Reinert shared his concern with a possible partnership. “Last year the school district spent $44 million for capital improvements at elementary schools. We could run our entire city for four years for that amount of money.” He added, “$144 million is what they spent last year, which is almost 14 times our budget. So for them to ask for $100,000 from us would be the equivalent of us asking them for $1.4 million.” Reinert added he is not necessarily for or against the project, but the council needs to ﬁgure out where those dollars should go within the city's own

assets and infrastructure. Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained it made sense to potentially join forces on a project because if the city were to purchase land for a new park, a lot of that money would go toward land acquisition costs versus park upgrades. Reinert said he was worried about the precedent the project could set in the future and suggested city staff consider taking a chunk of the development dollars and setting them aside in a fund that will build over time for future projects. The Planning and Zoning Board will discus the topic again and hold a public hearing at its March 14 meeting. After that, the discussion topic will come back to the City Council. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council discussed the following at its March 5 work session: • Discussed the land use designation of “mixed use” as it relates to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Both the council and Planning and Zoning Board have discussed the topic on numerous occasions, most recently when the council directed city staff to modify the 2040 plan to change Les Winter's property (7473 24th Ave.) from industrial to mixed use. In Lino Lakes, mixed use is used for ﬂexibility where there are unique site characteristics or where the city anticipates that the market will demand a different type of development. Development in these areas may consist of a mix of residential and commercial. Mayor Jeff Reinert said he would like to see mixed use eliminated. “Rather than just writing question marks all over the map, I would like to see a little bit more speciﬁcity about what it is we are actually going to do with that land so we aren't surprised and neither are our residents,” he said. “I'd like to work with staff to see other recommendations they might have. I see this as lazy planning … That is not really planning. When you go on a trip, do you know the city you are going to when you jump in the car or do you just have a general idea?” City staff were ultimately directed to look at other land use options. • Heard from City Engineer Diane Hankee, who discussed a municipal

utility connection at 465 Ash Street. The property owner, who recently purchased the property and wishes to construct an addition, was informed he would need to have a compliant septic system that would need to be upgraded to accommodate the addition. The property owner felt it would be more cost-effective to connect to the city of Shoreview's municipal utilities rather than an onsite septic. (Lino Lakes does not currently have municipal utilities available in the area.) City staff in Shoreview said they would allow the connection as long as some stipulations are met. Staff is evaluating if a Comprehensive Plan amendment would be required, and is working to expedite the process; however, an amendment could take up to three months. • Discussed the culvert between Reshanau Lake and Rice Lake. As part of the West Shadow Lake Drive roadway project, the culvert will need to be replaced. The culvert is sitting on top of saturated peat soils and has been plugged with a blockage over the years. The project proposes to minimize future pipe heaving and roadway settling by excavating the peat soils, replacing the culvert and increasing the culvert length in order to accommodate a wider roadway. During the preliminary design, the city received a letter in September from the residents along Reshanau Lake, which asked for

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consideration of alternative methods for controlling the connection between the two lakes with “the goal of allowing the same or more amount of water movement between the lakes, but restricting the elevation that Reshanau Lake should decline.” City staff met with the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which both recommend replacing the culvert to the original design conditions to preserve the existing connection between Rice Lake and Reshanau Lake. It is not advised to design the replacement culvert to mimic the blocked conditions due to Reshanau Lake’s role in absorbing flood flows from Rice Lake. The council directed city staff to set up another meeting with the RCWD to discuss the options further, as the desire is to not replace the culvert to the original design conditions. • Discussed requests for proposals (RFPs) for city legal services. Last November the council requested proposals for civil legal services. RFP’s were mailed to 15 law fi rms and eight proposals were received. The council agreed it would interview four of the eight fi rms, including Campbell Knutson; Kennedy & Graven; Ratwik, Roszak and Maloney; and Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger. • Councilman Dale Stoesz wanted to discuss the possibility of increasing the allowable width of residential

driveways. “I'd like to speak up for my 15-year-old daughter, who is parking in that third spot. She is driving over that edge 40 percent of the time,” he said. “I've looked at other cities and there are a lot of wide driveways out there. I think a lot of people appreciate a nice, wide driveway.” Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained the city's zoning ordinance allows a maximum residential curb cut width of 26 feet, and the driveway may increase in width at a 45-degree angle at the property line. “Over 500 driveways have been permitted over the last ﬁve years and there have only been a handful of issues,” he said. Grochala noted that a preliminary study of municipal zoning ordinances showed residential driveway widths ranging from 24 to 30 feet; 10 of the 12 communities studied had maximum driveway widths of 24 feet or less. Ultimately, Stoesz was comfortable leaving the ordinance as is, seeing as it was in line with other neighboring communities. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 26, at City Hall. There will be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Shannon Granholm

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