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Down Under to come down like ‘a stack of cards’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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CIRCLE PINES —Down Under co-owner Timothy Pawlik told the City Council March 12 the building should be down “sometime within the next seven business days.” Pawlik, who owns the property with his brother Tom Pawlik, attended the meeting to update the council on the project and answer questions. “I know we have frustrated the council, and that was never our intent. There were some personal things going on late in the year last year that just didn’t allow us to stay focused on what was happening here, but we are on top of it now. We have hired a contractor (Nitti Rolloff Demolition Services Inc.) to demolish the building. That contractor has got it on their schedule. They are challenged with the weather that has been delivered to us over the last month and a half,” Pawlik explained. “This past week and a half put them in a really bad

Rae Vadnais and Becky Lausen are followed by Joyce Boelter, Shannon Madich and Melissa Lundmark as they approach the finish line while participating in the annual Shake your Shamrock run around Centerville Lake Saturday, March 16. See more photos on page 11.

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Dog days ahead: K-9 Justice to retire BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — One thing Officer Pete Noll has learned in his past six and a half years as a K-9 officer is that Justice was, and continues to be, very successful at his job, despite his age. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department recently announced that Justice, who joined the department in September 2012, will likely have to retire within the next year or two because of his age and general health. “Today he is still doing good. So, it is a matter of where that goes. You also want to give him something good after, you don’t want him to completely burn through everything here,” Noll explained. Justice is a 60-pound German

shepherd who is originally from Czech Republic. He was purchased through McDonough K-9, owned by retired Coon Rapids Police Officer Mark McDonough. Whether it is tracking a person, fi nding drugs in a backpack or apprehending a suspect who is fleeing from the police, Justice can do it all. Noll said one reason he has been so good at his job is because of his inner drive and the fact that he doesn’t have an “off button.” In fact, during the 40-minute interview with Officer Noll and Justice, Justice never sat or laid down once. He circled the room in search of drugs or his reward, a Kong toy in Noll’s pocket. “He is always going. He doesn’t have an off button, even when he is at home. SEE K-9 JUSTICE, PAGE 10

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Rock Gardens’ roof collapses right before busy season BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — Laurie Soderman was sitting on a balcony with her feet up enjoying the view of the ocean and the warmth of the sunshine when she got a phone call she thought was an early April Fools’ joke. Soderman, one of the owners of Rock Gardens, was on vacation in Florida on Friday, March 8, when her son Dustin informed her that the roof on their pole barn had collapsed. “He went over to plow and went to get the loader, which was under the building,” she said. Soderman realized it was not a joke after she saw the pictures. “All of our equipment is in there. From what I can see in the pictures, two of our loaders’ windows are smashed. Every single thing is in there. In the winter when we are closed, we put everything in that shed to protect it,” she said. “I don’t even want to come home. I can’t sleep because I am sitting there trying to fi x the building in my head. It sucks, and I still haven’t physically seen it with my eyes.” Timing couldn’t be any worse, as their busiest season is right around the corner when the snow melts. “Our spring is crazy busy. This is the worst time of year for this to happen. That snow is going to melt, and everybody is going to think we

are ready and come in and want materials,” Soderman explained. “In years like this with all this snow on the ground, it gives us zero set-up time because by the time the snow melts, people are itching to get out in their yards. On top of that, we don’t have access to our equipment. It is going to be a brutal spring.” Soderman is guessing they will likely need a crane to lift the roof off of everything that is underneath it, including loaders, air compressor, tools and an irrigation system. She is also guessing that the building will likely have to be demolished and they will have to start over. This is not the fi rst time the business has had to overcome a tough situation. In May 1998, Rock Gardens was hit by a tornado. “Everything happens for a reason, and I don’t know what it is yet. We will survive — we always have,” she said. “We need income. As soon as we can get the loaders out, we will be open. I am not going to not open because of it. We will just have to work around the shed.” Despite the tough start to the season, the business will open its doors as it always does and make this year as good as it can: Rock Gardens will celebrate its 30-year anniversary in 2019. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Rock Garden’s pole barn roof collapsed on Friday, March 8. One of Rock Gardens’ owners Laurie Soderman said the collapse couldn’t come at a worse time.

STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the Dean’s List or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2018 fall semester: Bethel University: Emily Dehler of Lino Lakes.

Concordia College: Tatum DeBlieck of Circle Pines; Erik Tolkinen of Lino Lakes. Drake University: Emma Perreira of Lino Lakes; Lucas Hofmann and Jordan Decker, both

of Circle Pines. St. Catherine University: Clare Henke of Circle Pines. St. Cloud State: Eric Hotakainen, Ashley Tuomieand, and Ariel Widman, all of Lino

Lakes. Benjamin Greensweig of Circle Pines. University of Kansas: Grace Vanbergen of Lino Lakes. University of Sioux Falls: Lily Frederickson of Lino Lakes. The following local students graduated from a college or university in the fall or winter of 2018: St. Cloud State University: Andrew Angell of Lino Lakes, Master of Science, technology education; Grant Bauer of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering, cum laude; Shawn Murphy of Lino

Lakes, Master of Science, public safety executive leadership. University of North Dakota: Christopher Michalek, Bachelor of Science, cum laude. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Sarah Fuechtmann of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, management and information systems; Mikaela Marier of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting and business finance; Gregory Olson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, information systems. University of

Wisconsin-River Falls: William Juergens of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, business administration; Evan Moen of Circle Pines, Master of Business Administration; Amanda Wehland of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, English; Maxwell Almich of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, geology; Ryley Ellson of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, health & human performance; Alyssa Gundersen of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, biology; Kenny Sinna of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, criminology.

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‘Washboard of a street’ slated for improvements in 2019 BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — For many years, staff at City Hall have received phone call after phone call asking “When are you going to pave that road?” If everything goes as planned, they can now answer “2019.” The Lino Lakes City Council approved a joint powers agreement with the city of Hugo for improvements to 24th Avenue/ Elmcrest Avenue and East Cedar Street at its March 11 meeting. The city of Hugo is scheduled to act on the item at its March 18 meeting (after press deadlines). City Engineer Diane Hankee, of WSB, explained, “We have been working with Hugo for almost a year now to try to come up with a project. Hugo added a note in the JPA that they would like it done in 2019, so that is why we are trying to get bids out as quickly as possible so we can receive favorable bids.” Hankee added both cities recognize it is in their best interests to pave the gravel sections of these roadways. The existing traffic volumes exceed the recommended MnDOT threshold for when to pave a gravel road, which leads to a rough and deteriorated roadbed and poor driving conditions. According to MnDOT, once a gravel road reaches 200 vehicles per day (vpd), it is more cost-effective to pave the roadway rather than to maintain the gravel roadway. Hankee said currently the volumes are around 590 vpd on Cedar Street and 700 vpd on Elmcrest Avenue. “This is a great improvement, because I had been hearing a complaint or two over the years but then after Clearwater Creek (housing development) went in, we have been hearing, ‘When is Elmcrest going to be paved?’ It is a washboard of a street. It is terrible,” Mayor Jeff Reinert said. “You can’t drive on that road without messing up your car.” The project includes paving 24th Avenue/ Elmcrest Avenue from Tart Lake Road to the south a distance of 2,300 feet, and East

Cedar Street from Otter Lake Road to the east a distance of 2,600 feet. The East Cedar Street improvement project will include the reclamation of the existing paved section from Otter Lake Road east approximately 1,340 feet and paving the gravel section of Cedar from approximately 1,340 feet east to the Hugo border. “This (JPA) is set up so that each city funds their share of the project including construction costs, engineering design and construction fees. The fees will be prorated based on the percentage of construction costs,” Hankee explained. The total estimated cost for the Cedar Street project, which will be covered by the city of Lino Lakes, is $490,000. Funding for the project is proposed through the street reconstruction fund. Approximately $247,500 of the fund balance will come from special assessments collected from abutting developments. Hankee said the $242,500 of remaining costs could be funded through state aid. Under the JPA, the city of Hugo will cover the cost of Elmcrest improvements, which is estimated to be $295,000. “The reason why it hasn’t been approved over the years is because as it (Elmcrest) comes down south, it veers into Hugo. Hugo is typically responsible for doing work on their own streets, so there was never a meeting of the minds and being able to get this done,” Reinert said. “It has been a joint effort and we solved a couple of problems here. Usually roads on borders of cities are always a little bit of a sticky situation. This came together really well. We negotiated for a while on it, and I think we came out really well. I think residents are going to be very happy.” After the JPA is approved by the Hugo City Council, both cities will advertise for bids. Construction will likely start in July and go through October.

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Lino Lakes and the city of Hugo are entering into a joint powers agreement to improve 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue and East Cedar Street. Both streets have existing traffic volumes that exceed MnDOT’s recommended threshold for when to pave a gravel road.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its March 11 meeting: • Administered the oath of police service to new Police Officer Alex Hallin. • Held the fi rst reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 208 of City Code. City Administrator Jeff Karlson explained, “What this does is align with what the city is currently doing with the public safety department. With the fi re service that was incorporated into the public safety department a few years ago, this merely revises that language to include fi re services and cross-trained police officers and fi refighters.” • Held the fi rst reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 205 of the City Code. Karlson said currently the way it is written, the public safety director does not report to the city administrator. “That is not what we have been doing, nor has it been that way since I started. The public safety director has always reported to me, I am not sure how the language got in there or when,” Karlson said. The amendment would also strike language that requires council approval for hiring temporary employees such as a scanning operator or intern. “Temporary employees would not necessarily come to the council for approval as long as it is in the budget and the position is approved by the council,” Karlson explained. • Held the fi rst reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 207 of City Code. The change, Karlson explained, is to change the reference to director of administration to human resources, as the city no longer has that position. • Approved a resolution updating the personnel policy, specifically section 6.17 (severe weather). The update removes language that would allow an employee to use sick leave during a severe weather day. “We have not implemented that since I have been here,” Karlson said. “It is my opinion that we want to keep the City Hall offices open if we have enough employees that live close enough that can get here. We have not run into the situation yet where we have actually had to close City Hall.”

Councilman Dale Stoesz wondered whether the language being removed would create a conflict in the future about what is defi ned as severe weather and who makes the call to close city offices. Mayor Jeff Reinert said he liked the update. “As long as we can get even one person here to answer phones, I think it is an asset to the residents,” he said. “I think it is a good thing for residents because the City Hall is needed more in inclement weather and situations where residents are affected.” • Authorized the Public Safety Department to appropriate unclaimed property for city use. Public Safety Director John Swenson explained the 13 items would be used for community drug education, tools for the police and fi re divisions, training aids and investigative tools. • Approved a joint powers agreement with the city of Hugo for the East Cedar Street and Elmcrest Avenue improvement project. See this week’s Quad Community Press for the full story. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room.

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Lino Lakes Mayor Jeff Reinert administers the oath of police service to Police Officer Alex Hallin at the March 11 City Council Meeting. Hallin also serves in the 34th Military Police Company based in Stillwater.

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inter has always been my least favorite season. I moved to Minnesota nearly a decade ago but have yet to adapt to the bitterly cold months that comprise so much of our year, and February, in my humble opinion, is the worst of all. By the time it arrives, the novelty of the new year has faded, and so has my resolve to embrace winter. Without fail, I spend each February yearning for warmer, brighter days. This year, my beloved grandmother died on Feb. 19, Between making an already cold and gloomy month feel all the the Lines more so. Her death is the first I’ve Elizabeth Callen experienced as an adult, and perhaps because I hadn’t really undergone the loss of a loved one before, I likewise hadn’t paid the act of grieving much mind. In the weeks since, I’ve found myself a student, albeit an unwilling one, in what it means to grieve. When we received word that the cancer we thought was in my grandmother’s past had not only returned but was now terminal, my family gathered in Michigan to be with her and with one another. I will forever remember those days as both heavy and light, full of bizarrely beautiful paradoxes. I grimaced seeing my strong, spirited grandmother confined to her bed, looking weak and pale, but I also smiled through our conversations about faith and our family and my newly-adopted cat. I wept thinking about a new chapter in life without her, but I also laughed through my time with faraway relatives, grateful for the opportunity to be together. Two weeks later, I returned to Michigan for my grandma’s funeral. It was, and is, hard to come to terms with the fact that she is gone, and not merely a few states and a timezone away like she was for so much of my life. But the hardest days were softened by the people I spent them with: immediate and extended family members, and my grandma’s seemingly endless circle of friends. We felt her loss acutely that weekend, but we also felt the love she poured into the world and each of our lives. In the midst of mourning my grandmother’s death, celebrating her life brought us a profound sense of peace. I was f loored by the joy that came to me, joy that may not have saved my aching heart but did, at least, keep it af loat. I have long admired how intentionally my grandma met life. She cared deeply for others, fervently believed in a more just and peaceful world, and worked tirelessly to bring that world closer to our own. I have since come to admire how intentionally she met death, too—with openness, acceptance and an abiding faith that it was not truly the end. I know that throughout my life, more grief will come my way, and my own death will eventually befall me, too. I am, paradoxically, frightened of the unknown and hopeful that something better lies ahead. I am eager to find out what. In the meantime, I want to strive to live a life that looks a bit more like my grandma’s and try to embrace the lessons that seasons of grief, and perhaps even winter, can teach me. Elizabeth Callen is a staff writer and reporter for the Lowdown. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Your local CareerForce Center—a resource for jobseekers and employers

elp wanted signs seem to be prevalent in the windows of many businesses. The workforce shortage, which was predicted a number of years ago is now here. In the seven county metro area there is a projected shortage of 62,250 workers by the year 2020. Statewide that shortage is to be Movers & projected 239,000 by 2022. The growth in Shakers the number of workers is not Rhonda expected to meet Sivarajah the employer demand for those employees. Occupations in healthcare, ﬁ nance, IT, manufacturing and construction are the industries that are seeing growth and at the same time have signiﬁcant shortages of workers now. If we are not able to close that gap, the state and our region may face serious economic impacts. Locally and regionally we are working in partnership with businesses to identify ways to close the workforce

gap through attracting and retaining talent to our region as well as growing our own talent. This work includes engaging groups of people who have not traditionally been in the workforce due to a host of challenges and barriers. You may ask, “Why is it hard for people to fi nd jobs if there are so many jobs available?” The simple answer is there is a skills mismatch. Employers need certain skills that the people seeking employment do not have. Our local CareerForce Center (formerly the Workforce Center) is here to help match job seekers with the right skills with employers who have job vacancies. If the job seeker needs to develop a particular skill in order to gain employment, staff in our Blaine office can assist with identifying short term training so the job seeker can gain the skills needed. Many of the short term trainings may be referred to as Career Pathways training as it is the fi rst step and provide a path to follow in advancing within a career. Training can be as short as 4-5 days in some areas, or nine weeks in others.

Are you a young adult 1624 who is looking for a job? If eligible you could have a paid internship in a high demand career pathway, giving you the chance to develop skills and earn at the same time. Call 763-324-2284 to see if you are eligible. There are also opportunities for people between the ages of 14 and 24 to receive one on one service with a specialist who will work to individualize an employment or education plan. Do you have a high school student who is trying to decide what to do after graduation? Why not encourage them to examine apprenticeship opportunities, training in the trades or an education at one of the technical colleges. These options allow students to begin work earlier at starting wages often higher than those attending college and without the mountain of student debt. Our local CareerForce Center (located at 1201 89th Ave., Blaine) is here to assist both job seekers and employers. Why not visit today? Rhonda Sivarajah is an Anoka County commissioner, representing District 6.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Award. Recycling Champions selected will be acknowledged with a certificate of appreciation from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners at the Recycling Recognition Ceremony Wednesday, May 22. A champion must go beyond their own personal activities to set up programs that allow others to

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reduce, reuse, recycle or compost at a location where the opportunity did not exist before. Nomination forms are available online at AnokaCounty. us/recycle or by calling Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-3243400. Applications are due Friday, April 26.

CHURCH BRIEFS Angel encounters explored Angel encounters will be explored at Lifetree CafĂŠ at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21. The program titled, â€œAngels: Are They Reaching Out to You?â€? features the fi lmed story of a man who believes his encounter with an angel in the Rocky Mountains saved his life during a hunting trip. Participants will consider whether angels exist and, if so, whether angels interact with humans. Participants who believe theyâ€™ve encountered angels will be encouraged to share their stories. 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.

Lenten fish dinners Join St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes for Lenten fish dinners from 5 to 7:15 p.m. Fridays,

March 22 and March 29, in the Great Hall. The menu features pan fried and baked cod, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, tomato basil soup and dessert. There is also a kidsâ€™ option for spaghettios and fish stick. Beer and wine are also available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door for $12/adults, $5/children (ages 5-10) and $30/families. The dinners are co-sponsored by the Menâ€™s Group and Knights of Columbus.

Adult enrichment series Join St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church for â€œWomen in Scripture â€“ The Lost Voicesâ€? at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning March 26, in room 103. The new series, presented by Ivy Cavegn, will explore biblical passages in ways never imagined. The voices of women who lived in a culture where they were rarely heard ring out today with surprising messages and truths. There is no need to register and the event is free.

Patients should control their health care, not the government There is no question that Americaâ€™s health care system needs fixes, but what we need to figure out is how best to make that a reality â€” not by scrapping the entire system â€” but by strengthening whatâ€™s working and fixing whatâ€™s broken. As someone who works in health benefits and helps to provide care to thousands of union workers and their families, I find proposals to eliminate the existing coverage that so many of my members depend on and move them to a new government run plan very concerning. Overturning how patients receive their health coverage, without giving them control over the decision, is a serious matter. We have provided innovative patient-centered care, which has

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Smoked turkey booyah The Forest Lake Masons will host a smoked turkey booyah from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Masonic Lodge, located at 119 Eighth Ave. SE, Forest Lake. Attendees can get a large bowl to dine in or to bring home for $5. At the event there will also be a charity drive for Community Helping Hand Food Shelf to raise money to build raised bed gardens.

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resulted in eight consecutive years of no premium increases for over 15,000 union and family members. We are changing the way primary care is delivered, changing the way in which we pay for care, while improving the health and lives of our members and controlling costs. All of this from the ground up, engaging and empowering members â€” not forcing a â€œone-sizefits-allâ€? plan on everyone. I invite you to contact me for further discussion or to visit our wellness centers. As for turning over control of our health care to the government, we recently emerged from the longest partial government shutdown in our nationâ€™s history. With that in mind, I would be far more comfortable depending on our unionâ€™s health plan than relying solely on the federal government.

There will be a Magic Yarn Project workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department classroom, 640 Town Center Parkway. The Magic Yarn Project is a nonprofit organization with the mission of bringing magic into the lives of children battling cancer and to inspire volunteerism to make a difference. The organization makes comfy, soft and warm â€œmagicâ€? yarn wigs that

are inspired by Disney characters. People who can crochet, cut yarn, decorate envelopes and bedazzle flowers are all invited to attend. For more information, contact gwyn@ themagicyarnproject. com.

Risk calculator determines heart age Is your heart the same age as you are? Find out with University of Minnesota Healthâ€™s new heart risk assessment tool. By taking a fiveminute online survey, patients will learn their risk of heart disease â€” the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women. This free, online assessment was designed to help people determine how their â€œheart ageâ€? measures up against their actual age. A personâ€™s chronological age and heart age arenâ€™t necessarily the same, said University of Minnesota Health Cardiologist Stephen Battista, MD, FACC. The tool works by comparing a personâ€™s risk of having a heart

attack or stroke to others of the same age, and accounting for specific risk factors, including family and health history and lifestyle. To take the survey, go to http:// tinyurl.com/yxc6973c

Centennial Hall of Fame: A call for nominations The Centennial District Hall of Fame honors alumni and individuals who have made a significant impact on Centennial Schools. Nominate a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments, or a member of the Centennial community with a longstanding history of service to the District. The Hall of Fame induction will take place during the homecoming festivities in the fall. Nominations are due Monday, May 1. Nomination information can be found online at www. isd12.org/alumniinformation/centennialhall-fame.

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MAGIC YARN PROJECT WORKSHOP

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 Where: Golden Lake Elementary, 1 School Road, Circle Pines Details: Presentation by Kiah Sorenson from the Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well Being includes Q and A, refreshments. Childcare provided. Contact: facebook.com search Golden Lake PTA

When: 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Where: Lino Lakes Public Safety Department classroom, 640 Town Center Parkway. Details: The Magic Yarn Project is a nonproﬁt organization with the mission of bringing magic into the lives of children battling cancer. The organization makes comfy, soft and warm “magic” yarn wigs that are inspired by Disney characters. People who can crochet, cut yarn, decorate envelopes and bedazzle ﬂowers are all invited to attend. Contact: gwyn@ themagicyarnproject. com.

BEACH PARTY FAMILY FUN NIGHT When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 22 Where: Centennial High School pool, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines Details: Pool will be open with obstacle course set up, along with a bounce house, crafts, gymnastics, face painting and a tropical treat. Contact: isd12.ce.eleyo. com

MAPLE SYRUPING FAMILY PROGRAM

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes BOY SCOUT TROOP Details: Hike through 236 PANCAKE the woods to identify BREAKFAST maple trees, learn When: 8:30 a.m.-noon different ways of Sunday, March 24 collecting sap and how Where: St Joseph’s to reﬁ ne sap into maple Catholic Church, 171 Elm syrup. Especially for Street, Lino Lakes those who want to make Details: Pancake/french syrup at home. $5/ toast and sausage break- person; registration fast. This fundraising required. breakfast will help fund Contact: 763-324-3350 or troop activities. Suganokacountyparks.com gested donation is $5 per person or $20 per family.

NATURE PLAY

When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 4 When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Wargo Nature Saturday, March 30 Center, 7701 Main St., Where: Christos Center Lino Lakes for Spiritual Formation, Details: Kids ages 2-5 1212 Holly Drive, Lino will go outside and look Lakes for signs of spring. $3/ Details: Hands-on person; registration bread making class required. interspersed with Contact: 763-324-3350 or time for contemplative anokacountyparks.com prayer. Space limited. Contact: 651-653-8207 CAEF GALA or christoscenter.org/ When: 6-11 p.m. events Saturday, April 6

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Where: Inﬁ nite Campus Event Center, 4321 109th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Evening of music, silent and live auctions and dinner to support the Centennial Area Education Foundation. Contact: caefoundation. org

SPRING FLING When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 12 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Children 10 and under can participate in an egg hunt, followed by refreshments, crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. $10. Contact: ci.lino-lakes. mn.us

Ongoing Lenten Fish Dinner

17TH ANNUAL FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 12 Where: St. John’s Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: Icelandic cod, macaroni and cheese, sides and beverages for $11/adults, $9/seniors, $7/ages 6-12 and 5 and under free.

LENTEN FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 19 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Hand-breaded cod with sides. $14/allyou-can-eat; $10/3 piece ﬁ sh dinner. Contact: 651-783-0055

QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/ half day or $25/full day. Contact: christoscenter. org

HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the ﬁ rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes

When: 5 to 7:15 p.m. Fridays March 22 and March 29. Where: St. Joesph of the Lakes, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Details: Pan fried and baked cod,

Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play. Contact:651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY AUTHOR VISIT: ‘HIDDEN HUMAN COMPUTERS: THE BLACK WOMEN OF NASA’ When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 20 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Learn about local author Duchess

potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, tomato basil soup and dessert. Beer and wine is also available for purchase. $12/adults, $5/children (ages 5-10) and $30/families. Contact: 651-784-3015

Harris’ grandmother who was one of the ﬁ rst 11 black women recruited at NASA and became an integral cog in the space race and moon landing in 1969. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-407-2018

Stillwater Details: Performance by the Midwest’s premiere Doo-Wop, Rockabilly and Rock and Roll Band. 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. show. $32/person or $26 show only. Contact: one23events. com

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When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Where: Belwin Conservancy Creative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., Afton Details: Program includes centering exercises and easy yoga indoors and walking meditations through the woods and prairies. Light drinks and snacks. Registration required; $10. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY CHARLIE STEMIG When: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Where: Big Wood Brewery, 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Bi-weekly standup comedy with no cover charge. Contact: bigwoodbrewery.com

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 22 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N, Hugo Details: Fundraiser for food shelf to help feed over 175 families per month in the Hugo, Centerville, Lino Lakes and White Bear Lake Area. $15 per person, $8 tickets for 10 and under. Pasta dinner by Donatelli’s, games, drawings, live and silent auction and music. Contact: hugofoodshelf. org

SOAP MAKING

When: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 23 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 51 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Students will leave the class with 5 bars of soap and fully prepared to make all THE WHITESIDEWALLS natural soap at home. $40; registration ROCK ’N ROLL REVUE required. When: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Friday, March 22 marinemillsfolkschool. Where: JX Event org Venue, 123 2nd St. N.,

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‘Steel Magnolias’ When: March 14-31; shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Triumphant comedy-drama explores

KIDS DREAM FILM SERIES When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 Where: Marcus Oakdale Theatre, 5677 Hadley Ave. N. Details: See recent PGrated movies for $3 per person and discounts on popcorn and beverages. This week’s ﬁ lm is “Trolls.” Contact: AmFam.com/ KidsDream

When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Participants of all ages can tap a tree, collect sap, visit the evaporator and see how syrup is made. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

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the bond a group of women share in a smalltown, southern community as they cope with the death of one of their own. Lakeshore Players performance. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers.com

bowl of booyah to go for $5. There will also be a charity drive to beneﬁt Community Helping Hand Food Shelf. Contact: www. forestlakemasons.com or www.facebook.com/ forestlakemasons/

WHY TREATIES MATTER: SELFGOVERNMENT IN THE DAKOTA AND OJIBWE NATIONS

When: 1 p.m. Monday, March 25 Where: Century College, PREMIUM CHEESE AND East Campus, Lincoln CHOCOLATE TASTING Mall When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Details: Award-winning Saturday, March 23 and traveling exhibit made noon-5 p.m. Sunday, in partnership with March 24 the Minnesota Indian Where: Northern Affairs Council and Vineyards, 223 Main St. the Smithsonian’s N., Stillwater National Museum of the Details: Taste six unique American Indian. Free. and delicious Minnesota Contact: 651-779-3452 wines, each paired with either an artisan NEW LOCAL SENIOR cheese or a gourmet TRANSPORTATION chocolate. $14. Walk-in; OPTIONS – reservations available NEWTRAX AND for groups of 6 or more. MOBILITY FOR ALL Contact: 651-430-1032 or When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, northernvineyards.com March 26

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Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E Details: Free monthly presentation on topics for seniors and supporters of seniors on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: Noon Wednesday, March 27 SMOKED Where: Christ the TURKEY BOOYAH Servant Lutheran When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 Church, 3676 p.m. Sunday, March 24 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Where: Forest Lake Masonic Lodge, 119 8th Details: Bring a bag Ave. SE. lunch for an afternoon Details: Dine in or take a of games. Coffee and

dessert served and friends welcome. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK HAMBURGER NIGHT When: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N., Hugo Details: $6 burger and chips to support military personnel and their families.

HOPE SINGS! BENEFIT CONCERT When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 29 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Details: Beneﬁt concert for Tree House features international contemporary Christian artist Jason Gray and St. Andrew’s own Sara Renner and the Elements. Tickets $20. Contact: thyouth.org/ hopesings

JULIE JOHNSON AND THE NO-ACCOUNTS When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 Where: Marine Community Library, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Hear North Woods logging and voyageur songs, as well as unusual arrangements of folk, old country and blues tunes. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-4332820 or marine communitylibrary.org

TRACIE JOY MCBRIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCRAPBOOKING EVENT When: 4-10 p.m. Friday, March 29 and 9 a.m.-9

and modern mythology found in the combination of visual and textual storytelling with artists James Shoop, Randu Hoyt, Fiona Avocado and Chelsea Dicken. Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

Details: Exhibits featuring local businesses, home improvement, design and style, health and medical, sports and ﬁtness, local non-profits, government, schools and elected ofﬁcials. Contact: 651-485-9532 or vhedc.com

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When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Where: Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Details: Free family event sponsored by the Hugo Business Association and Hugo Economic Development Authority offers carnival games, prizes, face painting, crafts, bounce castle and more. Contact: hugobusinesses.com

COLLEGIATE A CAPPELLA SHOWCASE When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Where: Chautauqua Where: Redeeming Love Fine Arts Center, 8000 Church, 2425 White 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: Vocal Details: Scrapbooking entertainment and crafting, silent performed by local auction, scrap and craft college and university a garage sale, meals and cappella groups. chair massages. $35/ Contact: 651-269-9888 or person; $20 Friday only. wildwoodartistseries. Proceeds support specif- com ic military families and talent-related scholarTHE HOLY ships for young people. ROCKA ROLLAZ RSVP by March 22. When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Contact: facebook. April 6 com, searchTracie Joy Where: Hanifl McBride Scholarship Performing Arts Fund Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake LAKES AREA EXPO Details: Local band When: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. brings back the sound, Saturday, March 30 look, memories and nosWhere: Maranatha talgia of one of AmerAssembly of God, 24799 ica’s most treasured Forest Blvd. N., Forest eras. Tickets $25. Lake Contact: 651-429-5674 or Details: Shoppers Boulakeshoreplayers.org tique, Expo Hall, food, kids activities, face WAFFLE BREAKFAST painting and photos AND FIRE with the Easter Bunny. DEPARTMENT Free admission. OPEN HOUSE Contact: lakesareaexpo. When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. com Sunday, April 7 Where: Vadnais Heights COMEDY SHOW Commons, 655 E. When: 7:30 p.m. County Road F Thursday, April 4 Details: All-you-can-eat Where: Running Aces Belgian waffle breakHarness Park’s “Laugh fast sponsored by the Your Ace Off Comedy Vadnais Heights Lions Club,” 15201 Zurich St., Club, Can-do Canines, Forest Lake activities for kids, free Details: Sherlonda Sharp blood pressure testing, KidSight Vision screenand Nate Abshire. $20 ing for kids 6 months-6 in advance, $25 day of years, bake sale and show. quilt raffle. Adults Contact: 651-925-4600 or $7.50; seniors $6.50; runaces.com kids 6-14 $4. Contact: 651-204-6000 or ‘COMIC BOOKS: PARALLEL UNIVERSES’ cityvadnaisheights.com

OPENING RECEPTION When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 4 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Discover the cultural connections

NORTHEAST METRO EXPO When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 7 Where: WHLAHS South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake

When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Learn about volunteer opportunities that support our local natural resources. Several options available, including water quality, photo documentation, invasive species and education. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org

‘ANIMAL FARM’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and 18; 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 and 19; 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and 20; 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore player’s Kids and Family series performance about farm animals who drive out their master and take over the farm for themselves. Ideal for students in grades 6-12. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions. Online: www.presspubs. com/calendar Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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Cougar cagers lose to champs but place third at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Two out of three at the state tournament ain’t bad, especially when the loss between two wins came against one of the best teams of all time in Minnesota. The Centennial Cougars took home the Class 4A girls basketball third-place trophy after beating Maple Grove 74-64, losing to undefeated champion Hopkins 75-51 and closing with a 68-53 conquest of Eastview last weekend. “What makes me most proud of our team is how they came back Saturday and beat a very good Eastview team, who had won the state title last year,” coach Jill Becken said. “I'm so honored to have worked with these incredible players, and more importantly great people, for this season.” The No. 6 ranked Cougars finished 27-5, and 18-1 in their last 19 games, with their second-best finish in the school’s seven state trips, behind only the 2009 runnerup finish behind Minneapolis South. “It was fun to end our season on a win,” said Sara Stapleton. “Of course, it was sad to lose to Hopkins, but it was a good experience to play against such a talented team.” How did third place in the state sound? Stapleton said, “I’d say, pretty good! We weren’t even ranked (top 10) at the start of the season, and I think we showed everybody where we should be. We even finished higher than we were ranked.” Stapleton, 6-3 center, and Taylor McAulay, 6-0 guard, were named to the Class 4A all-tournament team. Each is moving on to Division I college teams, Stapleton at Wisconsin and McAulay at Baylor. McAulay finished with 1,400 points and Stapleton with 1,099 after missing 22 games this year. Also bowing out were guards Mady Sanders and Grace Johnson, and forward Sara Lavell, along with reserves Annika Holmstrom, Anna DeBilzan and Cate Flynn.

Grace Johnson, pressured by Maple Grove, was able to get the ball to an open teammate.

Sarah Lavell tries to block the path of Hopkins guard Dlayla Chakolis.

Cougars 74, Maple Grove 64 Becken said. “They were doubleteaming Sara Stapleton and that left her open.” McAulay led with 22 points, including 6-for-6 on free shots as the Cougars pulled away with free throws in the last couple minutes. Sara Stapleton supplied 11 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots. Jodi Anderson scored 13 points. Top rebounder was Mady Sanders with seven. Grace Johnson contributed a solid floor game and four late free shots. The Cougars were 20-for-26 at the line. Maple Grove had Abby Schulte with 17 points, Jordyn Lamker with 15 and Ari Gordon with 14. Bruce Strand

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Kahlea Jolly, Centennial senior, placed runner-up at 138 pounds in the Minnesota Girls High School Wrestling Championships on Saturday at Augsburg. Jolly beat Diann Smith of Austin by pin in 1:55 and Deanna Francisco of Deer River 9-2 to reach the ﬁnals, where she lost to Amor Tuttle of North St. Paul 8-2. She wrestled with the Cougar boys team, going 0-12 on varsity and 4-10 on JV. Jolly, also runner-up in the state girls tournament last year, will wrestle with the Waldorf College women’s team in Iowa. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017

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Hopkins 75, Cougars 52 Overwhelming. That’s a one-word assessment of the Hopkins team that stopped Centennial’s 18-game win streak 75-51 Thursday evening in the Cougars’ only televised game, at Williams Arena. Featuring the nation’s No. 1 junior prospect, Paige Bueckers, and a half-dozen college-level talents, the Royals set a dizzying pace that led to 29 turnovers by the Cougars, normally an excellent ball-handling team, and a 34-9 edge in points off turnovers. “It definitely feels like they have seven people on the floor,” Taylor McAuley said. “They know how to get in the passing lanes, get ball pressure. We knew it was coming.”

Hopkins finished 32-0 by pummeling No. 3 ranked Stillwater 74-45 In the finals Saturday evening. They had one close game all year, 69-66 over No. 2 Wayzata, and beat the Trojans 70-49 and 77-60 after that. They humbled Class 3A champ DeLaSalle 93-49. “We had too many turnovers, both forced and unforced. We had hoped to control the tempo, but instead they controlled the pace,” Coach Jill Becken said. “What makes Paige Bueckers so phenomenal is that she does such a great job on both ends of the court. She tends to involve her teammates early in the game, and just shows her many talents

scoring wise in the second half of the game.” Bueckers notched 28 points, seven assists, five steals and three blocked shots. Dlayla Chakolis added 12 points. Maya Nnaji, highly-touted 6-3 freshman, had 11 points and two blocks. Centennial’s Sarah Stapleton notched 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Jodi Anderson had 14 points and eight rebounds, and Sarah Lavell eight points and eight rebounds. Taylor McAulay, going head-tohead with Bueckers, was limited to five points and one assist, while making seven turnovers. Bruce Strand

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Sara Stapleton and Taylor McAulay led with 20 and 19 points in the thirdplace game at Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday evening. Mady Sanders added 11 points, including 3-for-3 on three-pointers, and Jodi Anderson nine points. “We made free throws down the stretch and our defense was pretty locked in,” Coach Jill Becken said. Stapleton had the first 20-point game of an abbreviated season by shooting

8-for-14 from the field and 4-for-5 at the line. She played only 10 games after recovering from a knee injury. McAulay could not find her shooting stroke (3-for-17) but made 12 of 13 free shots, and notched seven rebounds and five assists. Cassidy Carson netted 16 points and Emma Carpenter 15 for Eastview (25-7). Bruce Strand

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its March 12 meeting: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay, who congratulated the Centennial High School girls basketball team for making it to the state tournament. Bartholomay also asked City Administrator Patrick Antonen whether it is a good idea for residents to be proactive about clearing out their storm sewer drains. Antonen said, “Absolutely. Our public works staff has been out all day the last two days trying to clear out as many storm sewer drains as possible, but if you have one in front of your house, whatever you can do to help us chip away at some of the ice is greatly appreciated.” Bartholomay noted that construction will soon begin on I-35W to add an MnPass lane in

both directions from County Road C in Roseville all the way to Sunset Avenue. Construction is expected to be complete in 2021. “We are figuring out how construction is going to be staged. It is going to be a great thing, but it is going to be a lot of work and we are going to have to watch and see what it does to Lexington Avenue, Lake Drive and Highway 65,” he said. The mayor said a MnDOT representative will likely talk about the project at an upcoming council meeting. • Announced the Park Board approved an Eagle Scout project for Aspen Park, which will include installing welcome signs, replacing damaged signs and adding a bench along the trail. Antonen added the board also met with playground vendors to discuss replacement of the City Hall playground equipment.

• Approved the consent agenda, which included Feb. 12 meeting minutes, Feb. 26 meeting minutes, licenses and police, fire and general fund disbursements. • Adopted a resolution in support of legislation that would require local municipal approval for any changes affecting its ambulance primary service area (PSA). “What this legislation does is to have the municipalities consulted when they are looking at changing PSAs, so they can at least talk to the police and fire departments to ensure there isn't going to be a gap in coverage or if there is a provider that comes in that is not able to provide the same level of service that the city is expecting,” Antonen explained. “All this does is it provides some input for cities, which currently we don't have right now. This will

allow us at least a spot at the table.” Neighboring cities including Lino Lakes and Centerville have already approved similar resolutions. Councilman Matt Percy said, “I don't know why you wouldn't want to support this. If you don't, you are basically saying we give up our rights to have any sort of say. I think it is a slam dunk, from our perspective.” • Heard from Tim Pawlik, co-owner of the Down Under property, who provided an update on demolition of the building and answered the council's questions. See the full story in this week's Quad Community Press. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm

LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its March 7 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included Feb. 21 council meeting minutes, claims and bills dealing with payroll, general fund and liquor payment, credit card payments and Centennial Lakes Police payment. • Adopted a development agreement with 89 Lexington Lakes, LLC and an amendment to the development agreement for the Ephesians at Lexington apartments due to a change in the way the construction project is financed. • Authorized vacation of easements for the Ephesians at Lexington to remove old public utility easements and remove a fire access easement written on three old parcels now replaced by the new plat. • Authorized the conveyance of quit claim deed to 89 Lexington Lakes, LLC for the Ephesians at Lexington, which will transfer all of the city’s rights in real property legally described as the east 33 feet of lot 23, Lexington Park 2nd Addition. The city has

entered into a purchase agreement with 89 Lexington Lakes, LLC, for the sale of the parcel adjacent to the property. Given the transfer, the city no longer needs the subject parcel (Duwayne Avenue) as a street. • Adopted the final plat for the Ephesians at Lexington, which will combine five parcels into a single plat. The parcels include 8941 and 8925 Syndicate Ave. along with two unassigned sites including the west 150 feet of lot 38, Lexington Park 2nd Addition and Lot 37 (except the east 131 feet), Lexington Park 2nd Addition and the east 33 feet of lot 23, Lexington Park 2nd Addition. • Authorized recording of documents for the Ephesians at Lexington, which allows city staff and consultants to perform administrative tasks to record any necessary documents with the county and oversee Ephesians as they close their transactions on their land. • Approved the Emergency Response Solutions quote in the amount of $10,912 to install the Gear Grid System (for storage of fire uniforms and equiment)

in the fire station. The council also approved the Dyerson Painting estimate in the amount of $12,200 to paint the interior of the Lexington Fire Station • Approved the usage of Lexington Liquor’s south parking lot and overflow parking and vendor use in the west City Hall parking lot (if necessary) for Lexington’s Farmers Market in 2019. The former Lovell site is no longer available due to the construction of Landings of Lexington affordable housing project. • Approved Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premises Permit application for Centennial Youth Hockey Association (CYHA) at the Boulevard Bar & Grille located at 3800 Restwood Road. This will allow the pull tabs to benefit CYHA. The next City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 21 at City Hall. Sarah Knieff

New study examines barriers and motivators toward 2020 census The U.S. Census Bureau released results Jan. 24 from the 2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes and Motivators Study (CBAMS). The national survey and series of focus groups were designed to better understand the nation’s attitudes toward the 2020 Census, potential barriers that may inhibit participation and possible motivators of responding. “Every part of the 2020 Census is grounded in research,” Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham said. “An accurate and complete census relies on U.S. households responding to the 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail, and the communications campaign is key to achieving that.” This extensive research expands similar work done ahead of the last census and shows how to reach all populations, including segments of the population that are historically hard to count, and which types of messages may be most effective. That work is then reinforced by the testing of the advertising creative to be used throughout the campaign. The study includes two reports — “2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study (CBAMS) Final Survey Report” and “2020 Census Barriers, Attitudes, and Motivators Study (CBAMS) Final Focus Group Report.”

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The 2020 CBAMS survey reached a nationally representative sample of 50,000 households in early 2018, with nearly 17,500 responses (about a 35 percent response rate) to determine who intends to respond to the census and what attitudes, barriers and motivators exist about the 2020 Census. This is considered a well above average sample size and response rate than the industry standard for communications campaign research. Here are some of the highlights: • Two-thirds of respondents are “extremely likely” or “very likely” to fill out a census form. • Many people were unfamiliar with the census, with only 33 percent being “extremely” or “very” familiar. Knowledge about the purpose and process of the census was uneven across groups. • The analysis revealed five barriers that might prevent people from participating in the census: concerns about data privacy and confidentiality, fear of repercussions, distrust in all levels of government, feeling that it doesn’t matter if you are counted and belief that completing the census might not benefit you personally. • Funding for public services was a top motivator across groups, yet less than half of respondents knew that the census is used to determine community funding.

Forty-two focus groups, held across 14 cities, explored potential motivators and barriers to response as well as attitudes toward the census. The focus groups were conducted among all characteristics of hard-to-count populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, people who speak languages other than English, those with low internet proficiency, young people who move frequently or have plans to move soon, rural residents and populations at risk of low response. In addition, the Census Bureau was able to make some observations about the inclusion of a citizenship question on the census form to 34 of the 42 focus groups because the question announcement happened while the research was being fielded. Here are some of the highlights: • Tying participation in the census to community funding and, by extension, the hope for a better future for younger generations was a key motivator.

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• Helping people understand the purpose, content and process of the census may increase their participation in the 2020 Census. • Messaging is needed for how the census directly benefits local communities, now and in the future. • Providing information about the Census Bureau’s data protection policies will not alone mitigate concerns around privacy and confidentiality. • Encouraging response from trusted voices within the community may increase participation among people with the greatest distrust in government. • In the coming months, the Census Bureau will announce various communications activities for the 2020 Census using the CBAMS research as a key component across the campaign.

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K-9 JUSTICE: Will be remembered for his personality and drive WHAT IS NEXT FOR THE LINO LAKES K-9 PROGRAM?

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K-9 Justice will likely retire within the next year or two. Of course, that all depends on his health, and when the department is able to get its next K-9. Public Safety Director John Swenson said the hope is for there to be a three- to six-month overlap with both Justice and K-9 Officer Pete Noll and the new K-9 and handler. That way, the dogs and handlers can both learn from each other. “The goal is to have some overlap so that the new handler and new dog are able to get into the swing of things and we are able to train together and say these things were successful for us,” Noll said. The department has not yet made the decision of where it will obtain the K-9 and where it will be trained, which is often a package deal. Swenson said a new K-9 will likely cost around $15,000, which would be covered by the department’s K-9 fund. Swenson noted that thanks to generous donors, there is enough money in the fund to cover the full cost of the next dog. Now the search will begin for a new K-9 officer and the department’s third K-9 will begin his duties.

clear to go back to work full time until mid-December. An hour and a half after they were given the all-clear, Noll and Justice sprang into action when a couple of people fled from a vehicle following a police pursuit. Justice tracked the two guys in a swamp. Although Justice’s leg is fully healed now, Noll said he still experiences some soreness from time to time. “Once he goes into work mode, I don’t see it. Just like everything else he does, he pushes through and that is what he is trained to do,” he said. After Justice retires, Noll said he will learn how to become an inside dog, because he has been an outside dog. Perhaps retirement will also bring with it a bit more spoiling and babying, which Noll was careful not to do when Justice had a community to protect. As for Noll, he hopes to stay involved with the K-9 program.

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many community events as we can because it gets him out and seeing people and it gets people a chance to see him. ... And realistically, I think we all know that he is going to get more attention than any of us ever will. He is an easy sell,” Noll said. “He loves the attention. If he can have a bunch of people come up and pet him, he loves it. He knows how to turn his game face on, but he knows how to suck up to people a little bit and try to get some attention.” Public Safety Director John Swenson said, “As a K-9 team, Officer Noll and Justice have been a very valuable resource, particularly as a community engagement tool for our agency.” One of Justice’s favorite things to do is to track. “If somebody goes running and he can go and try to fi nd them, that is what he wants to do,” Noll said, recalling a time when they were requested to fi nd

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spot, because they hit some frost that destroyed their machine, so it has been under repair. They are trying to get to it as soon as they can, so some time in the relatively near future, not to shock everybody, but you will see the building coming down.” The building was supposed to come down by the end of December, so on Jan. 22, the council adopted a resolution ordering the repair, removal or razing of the structure, deemed “hazardous property,” located at 10100 Lake Drive. The resolution stated all corrections and repairs must be made within 30 days after the order was served to the property owners. Pawlik explained the council would start seeing him at council meetings in case they have questions for him. “We want to be transparent, be visible and work with the city to make this right,” he said. “We are looking SUBMITTED forward to having a new bar and restaurant for Down Under co-owner Timothy Pawlik told the City Council Circle Pines that we think is going to be quite March 12 the building should be down sometime within nice. We would like to be open sometime in the the next seven business days. Pawlik said he attended the fall.” meeting to get in front of the council, provide an update on City Administrator Patrick Antonen said he, the status of the project and answer any questions council Assistant City Administrator Chandra Peterson members may have. and Tim and Tom met March 8 to talk about the process and some issues that have come up. them at this point. When they can get there, it “One of the issues we are going to be looking at is going to come down ... Sometime within the is there is a property lot line issue that we have next seven business days that building will be on the property. There is some city property down.” on their property, and we have some property Councilman Dean Goldberg said, “You that they need for their development. The city mentioned September/October to have the new attorney is working on some transfer language building completed. That is five or six months right now that hopefully we will have ready by from now, so do you have plans that are drawn the next council meeting. If not then, then the out for the building itself, and have those been first meeting in April,” Antonen explained. submitted to the Planning Commission?” Councilman Matt Percy explained he was on Pawlik said that although they do have plans, the Planning Commission back in 2011 when they have not been submitted to the commission the brothers had another development proposal yet. Antonen added the issue with the property to renovate the building and build an addition. lines needs to be ironed out first. Pawlik said “We came up with some plans and approved the hope is for the proposal to come before the those plans for you guys and, as everybody commission at the April meeting and final knows, the building has sat vacant for the past approval by the council in May. eight years. So, my question to you is what is Mayor Dave Bartholomay said the town did different now versus how it was back then?” not need another bar. “We want to have a really Pawlik responded, “Back then we were going nice establishment. We don’t need a bar in to actually develop the property town, we need a restaurant that and then lease it out to a vendor serves alcohol; it is not going to run the bar, and that is what to be loud,” he said. “There are really sidelined the project. a lot of pieces to the puzzle, There were some personal but I think it is fair to say the Planning Commission is going to issues that happened with that be very thoughtful and diligent individual. ...Without getting to protect the neighborhood, into all that detail, it just wasn’t protect the community, make going to work.” sure it looks nice, it is well He added, “It does seem very run, it has got the kind of strange that it would be such a structure and rules it needs to be long period of time to drag on successful.” before we really started to do Antonen said development something. It is challenging in this area is something because I have a very active residents have wanted for a business and my brother doesn’t long time. “I defi nitely think live here in town, he lives in the neighborhood has been Denver, Colorado. I guess I can’t clamoring for something like explain it any other way then this. We heard it during the it really falls on my shoulders Casey’s presentation: everyone ... So this time around we are Matt Percy was looking for a place to have actually going to take control of Council Member a drink and dinner after 2 p.m. it and do it ourselves, run the when Matthew’s closes. That was bar and take it forward from a big sticking point with a lot there. We are committed to of people in the neighborhood who liked when doing it, I think the time is right for us to do it Pizza Hut was there because they could actually for a lot of reasons, and we are prepared to take go and have dinner there,” he said. “We it forward and make it be something.” defi nitely saw that in our city survey. People Percy asked when the building was going to want to have a nice bar and grill or restaurant come down and Pawlik said, “All I can tell you in Circle Pines,so he is striking while the iron is it is on their schedule and it is really up to is hot. 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a stack of cards.” Percy asked, “We want to see the place come down, we want to see a new business in there, that would be fantastic for everybody. But let’s say that doesn’t happen for some reason, money runs out or you guys change your minds ...what is Plan B? What are you going to do with it?” Pawlik said, “We are fi nancing it ourselves, so there is no worry of running out of money to fi nance it. We are not too worried about Plan B unless myself, my brother or we both die — then there might be a Plan B.” He added, “I suppose if for whatever reason we go through the planning process and somebody doesn’t like it ... then we might have to develop Plan B. I don’t know what that would be, a fast food restaurant or something that wouldn’t excite us very well. To us, this is what our family business was, we are doing this as a legacy to my father. We are trying to take it forward and have it be something in the end.” Percy responded, “Don’t get me wrong. We want you to succeed. Everyone wants to see a new business go in there. We are very much in favor of that, but if it doesn’t happen for some reason, we don’t want it to sit vacant again for another eight years.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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LINO LAKES — After Lino Lakes resident Missy Rodriguez found herself locked out of her house in the early hours of the morning in just her pajamas and slippers, she was thankful for her husband's Christmas present. Missy bought the Ring Video Doorbell on Black Friday for her husband Rich after she heard it was the No. 1 seller on Amazon for Christmas and had seen some videos about the technology. “I had seen other people's videos on Facebook about ding-dong ditchers or people stealing packages, but I never thought of it as a way to help me in a problem,” Missy said. At 4 a.m. Saturday, March 9, Missy's husband Rich and her three children Jesse, 19, Jordan, 18, and Sammy, 15, left on a road trip to Texas. “When my husband and kids left, I purposely locked the door to the garage from the laundry room. I don't like being alone, I wanted to make sure everything was locked up,” Missy recalled. While the boys were gone, Missy happened to be at home with her 1-year-old German shepherd, Coco, and was watching her niece's 9-yearold Lhasa-Apso mix, Bandit. Around 6:15 a.m., with temps in the low 20s, Bandit wanted to go outside. “I brought Bandit outside and I stood on the deck and he just stared at me. My niece told me he only likes to go to the bathroom when he is on a leash, so I went and got the leash and I shut the sliding glass door to the deck. Coco kept scratching at the door, so I walked far away from the deck. Then Coco must have jumped up and latched down the door. I came back and realized it was locked,” she recalled.

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Lino Lakes resident Missy Rodriguez’s Ring Video Doorbell came in handy when she found herself locked outside in the early morning hours of March 9.

Missy then proceeded to climb over their chain link fence; however, she fell into a large snow pile on the other side. “My husband had just put our snowmobiles next to the house, so he had snowblown a whole section of snow — there was a really high pile,” she said. “I was easily able to climb over the fence, but when I got to the other side I actually sunk all the way down. I was soaking wet. I was buried in snow and had to wiggle my way out of the pile of snow and crawl across the snow so I didn't fall down again.” While she was trying to figure out which one of her neighbors might be up this early on a Saturday, she remembered she had the Ring doorbell. She rang it five times before Rich, who was likely driving through Iowa at the time, answered. She explained she was locked out and asked him to call her parents to

see if they had a key and could come and let her in. Her son Jesse told her, “We haven't even left you for two hours and you already locked yourself out of the house. Please don't burn the house down.” Rich, who works for the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, put his fi rst responder hat on. “He just became a fi rst responder instructor for work. He literally passed the test on Friday, so he was super calm. He told me to fi nd a blanket and that my parents would be there soon.” Missy also tried to stay as calm as she could, because — somewhat ironically — she had just given up “worrying” for Lent. “I thought this is my challenge right here, how am I not going to worry about this?” After about 30 minutes her parents showed up, but they didn't have a key. Thankfully, Rich also called a

locksmith, who showed up to rescue Missy a couple of hours later. “It was crazy. It took him less than a minute to drill in the deadbolt and get me in the house,” she said. While Missy was waiting, she was able to get into the garage to get out of the wind. After the whole ordeal was over, she remembered there was a heater in the garage that she could have turned on. “I could have shut the garage door and turned the heater on, but I guess when you are worried you just don't think of those things,” she said. It just so happens that March is not a great month for the family. March 25 will mark the 10-year anniversary of a house fi re. The fi re was in the garage, which is thought to have been caused by a faulty part in Rich's truck. Although the fi re stayed in the garage, the whole house had significant smoke damage. The family was sleeping when the fi re broke out but woke up when a neighbor who saw the flames rang the doorbell and banged on the door. Perhaps the Ring doorbell would have been helpful in this instance, too. Even though the experience was by no means fun, Missy shared the video recordings from the incident on her personal social media page, which as of press deadlines had around 150 comments. Many of Missy's neighbors also saw the post and told her she should have come over. “People got a laugh out of it, and I can get a laugh out of it now, too. Many people have commented and said they are going to get a Ring now,” Missy said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Troopers revive Centerville woman after crash Two Minnesota State Patrol troopers and a passerby helped save 22-year-old Allyson Andert of Centerville March 13. Andert lost control of her vehicle around 10 p.m. while traveling southbound on I-35 in Wyoming. The vehicle landed on its roof in 2 feet of standing water under the County Road 8 overpass. Two troopers and a passerby cut Andert’s seatbelt and were able to remove her from the vehicle. One trooper began CPR, as Andert unresponsive, and revived her. The trooper continued CPR as Andert went in and out of consciousness, spitting out water. After regaining consciousness, the driver was transported

to Regions Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

Drug seizures on the rise Drug seizures for Minnesota’s Violent Crime Enforcement Teams increased in several major drug categories in 2018. The teams, which are partially funded by the Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (DPS-OJP), are multi-jurisdictional task forces that investigate narcotics, gangs and violent crime. A record amount of methamphetamine was seized last year, 1,145 pounds. Most of the meth is coming from Mexican drug trafficking organizations. When meth seizures were at their lowest level in 2007, 68 pounds

were seized. At the height of the meth lab problem in 2003, there were 410 labs seized and for the ninth straight year there were less than 30. Methamphetamine overdoses contributed to 160 deaths in 2017. The production of marijuana concentrates continues to grow: Minnesota has seen a 115 percent increase in seizures from 2017 to 2018. There was more than 20 times more marijuana wax seized in 2018 than in 2014. Much of the product is being imported from states that have legalized marijuana. After years of declining cocaine seizures, there has been an increase in the last three years. The increase is due in part to increased production of coca plants in South and Central America.

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624.5 pounds 1,145 pounds 214,429 pills 16,513 pills 74.4 pounds 160.22 pounds 42.23 pounds 24.98 pounds 4,323.4 pounds 2,675 pounds 35.65 pounds 59.18 pounds 1.08 pounds 0.28 pounds

Methamphetamine 2017 Methamphetamine 2018 Prescription drugs 2017 (one single seizure was about 200,000 pills)

Prescription drugs 2018 Hashish or marijuana wax 2017 Hashish or marijuana wax 2018 Heroin 2017 Heroin 2018 Marijuana 2017 Marijuana 2018 Cocaine 2017 Cocaine 2018 Crack 2017 Crack 2018

Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs

LEGISLATIVE BRIEF Klobuchar, Grassley introduce bill to allow cameras in federal courts U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand the public’s window into federal court processes and procedures by allowing television cameras in federal courtrooms. The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act allows judges to permit media coverage of trial and appellate cases while ensuring appropriate due process safeguards and privacy protections for witnesses and jurors remain intact. Klobuchar was honored with the Radio Television Digital News’ First Amendment Defender Award March 13 — an award presented to an individual or organization for taking a public stand in support of press freedom and for making a point to champion press freedom and the First Amendment in their lives and careers.

“Our nation is stronger when the public can see how our institutions function and reach their decisions. The decisions made in courtrooms across our country impact the lives of every American. At a time when good journalism is more important than ever, allowing television cameras inside the courtroom would boost public confidence in government and contribute to a well-functioning democracy,” Klobuchar said. The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act grants the presiding judge in all federal courts, including the Supreme Court, the discretion to allow cameras in the courtroom while protecting the identities of witnesses and jurors when necessary or upon request. It also prohibits media coverage of private conversations between clients and counsel, between opposing attorneys, and between counsel and the presiding judge. All 50 states currently allow some form of audio/ video coverage of court proceedings under a variety of

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • A male cashed a stolen check in the 7900 block of Lake Drive March 5. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers were requested by the State Patrol to assist in locating a male who was said to be suicidal and walking on I-35W near the Lake Drive exit. The male was subsequently located by the State Patrol.

• An officer was dispatched to a property damage motor vehicle crash in the area of Centerville Road and Birch Street March 5. Both vehicles were towed from the location, and an adult driver was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign.

• An officer responded to assist the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department with a vehicle they were pursuing March 6. Deputies subsequently arrested an adult male in the area of Otter Lake Road and Ash Street.

• Officers responded to a fi re alarm at an apartment building in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 5. There had been a small fi re on a stove top that was extinguished, and the fi re division was requested to respond for ventilation.

• An officer responded to a personal injury accident in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue March 6. The officer learned the driver sustained minor injuries declined treatment.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for several moving violations in the 1000 block of Main Street March 5. The adult male driver was arrested for DWI, DWI Test Refusal and other charges. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to a hit-and-run personal injury accident in the 2200 block of Main Street March 5. A warrant was acquired and a blood sample was taken from the driver. The case is active, and charges are pending.

• A third-degree substantial bodily harm case that occurred in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue was forwarded to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department after being investigated by a state agency March 7. The case was reviewed and submitted to the Anoka County Attorney’s Office for possible charges. • An officer checked on a suspicious vehicle at a closed business in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue March 9. An adult male was identified and asked to leave. • Officers took a dog attack report in the area of Mustang Lane and Mustang Court March 9. The officer advised the owner of the dog that

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it needed to be quarantined for 10 days. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers received a phone call regarding a property damage hit-andrun accident that occurred in the 700 block of Apollo Drive March 10. The investigation is ongoing. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police were dispatched to the area of Stardust Boulevard and Center Road in Circle Pines March 6 on a property damage accident. Information was collected.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1900 of Center Street in Centerville March 8 on report of a theft from motor vehicle. Information was collected. • Officers were dispatched to the 9300 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington March 8 on report of a motor vehicle accident. One driver was cited for the incident. • Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Twilite Terrace in Circle Pines March 9 on a report of a suspicious male. The male was located and was subsequently transported to the hospital.

• Officers were dispatched to the area of Golden Lake Drive and Camelo Lane in Circle Pines March 6 on report of a suspicious vehicle. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested for drug possession.

• Police responded to the 9200 block of Lake Drive in Lexington March 9 for a counterfeit currency report. The manager advised a male suspect had passed $500 in counterfeit $50 bills at the store last night. The manager had video of the incident.

• Officers were dispatched to Circle Pines March 7 on the report of indecent exposure. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the involved parties and they were advised.

• A resident in Lexington reported criminal sexual conduct March 11. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.

• Officers were dispatched to the 8900 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington March 8 to assist a community service officer regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers contacted the Spring Lake Park Police Department and provided assistance.

• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lovell Road and Hamline Avenue in Lexington March 12. A male drive was subsequently cited for careless driving.

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CALL FOR BIDS Centennial School District No. 12 will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Centennial Sport Arena – Ice System Replacement– until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Patrick Chaffey at the 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 – Patrick Chaffey. 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 “Centennial Sport Arena – Ice System Replacement” with the name and address of the bidder, date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Executive Director of Business Services – Patrick Chaffey Centennial School District No. 12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lump sum bids for the defined work scope are solicited from responsible contractors specializing in, or 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 5, 2019. 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 Centennial School District No. 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 on Wednesday March 13, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Centennial Sports Arena 4807 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. Centennial School District No. 12 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 12 and 19, 2019.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville, Minnesota will meet and consider public input regarding rezoning from B-1 (Commercial) to I-1 (Industrial), associated Comprehensive Plan amendment and City Code, Chapter 156, Section 156.040 (O) Conditional Uses being added: Motorized Equipment Sales and Service and Retail Sales and Service, but excluding adult-oriented businesses. These amendments will affect the following parcels: R24-31-22-23-0018 (2061 Commerce Drive); 24-31-22-23-0017 (2065 Commerce Drive); R24-31-22-23-0016 (7047 – 21st Avenue); R24-31-22-23-0020 (Outlot B Clearwater Business Park) and the northern portion (north of Clearwater Creek) of parcel R24-31-22-23-0019. The Commission will meet on April 2, 2019 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber of City Hall located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., March 29, 2019. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall at (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions. Teresa Bender, CMC

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WATERCRAFT INSPECTOR NEEDED Part Time & Full Time Level 1 & Level 2 20-40 hrs/wk. Informs and educates the public on the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to the lakes in the Chisago Lakes Chain of Lakes watershed. The Watercraft Inspector works at public water access sites educating the public by providing information to watercraft users and conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for invasive species. Quals: Currently pursuing, or completed, a college degree program in areas such as Biology, Natural Resources, fisheries & Wildlife, Law Enforcement, Communications, Recreation Resource Management, Recreation, Park & Leisure, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Sociology, Sociology of Law, Criminology & Deviance or Urban & Community Forestry. Must have a valid Driver's License or ability to make alternative travel arrangements to fulfill the duties of the job. Computer/word processing skills. Deadline is April 5, 2019. Apply on line at www.chisagocounty.us. Must be available for work beginning early May and work weekends and holidays thru October

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Prosecution Legal Assistant Eckberg Lammers law firm is seeking a full time Prosecution Legal Assistant to work out of our Stillwater, MN location. Ideal candidates would have experience working in municipal prosecution. Experience with Microsoft Office, Case Management Software and Data Entry helpful. Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to: kpepera@eckberglammers.com

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Seasonal 20 Hours/Week Chisago County has openings for seasonal Aquatic Invasive Species Specialists. Duties include developing and implementing county wide Aquatic Invasive Species education plan, researching AIS rules and regulations, coordinating public information booths and parades at local venues, partnering with St. Croix River affiliated water quality organizations, developing a Chisago County AIS marketing campaign, carrying out assessments of AIS programming effectiveness, and other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: graduation from high school or equivalent, currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in an Education, Communications, Environmental, Natural Resources, Planning or related field, valid driver's license, and computer/word processing skills. $17.67 to $24.12 per hour. Deadline: April 5, 2019. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-2138869 to have an application mailed.

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Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

“FIVE FEET APART” (PG-13) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS, LANGUAGE, AND SUGGESTIVE MATERIAL.] — A heartbreaking, well-paced, down-toearth, heartwarming, star-dotted (Moises Arias, Parminder Nagra, Claire Forlani, and Gary Weeks), predictable, romantic, 116-minute film in which an OCDafflicted, 17-year-old teenager (Haley Lu Richardson) who suffers from cystic fibrosis connects and falls in love with a cynical teenage patient (Cole Sprague) who also suffers from the debilitating lung disease while they are hospitalized and enrolled in an experimental drug trial that has the potential to cure them of the horrific disease if a lung transplant cannot be performed as they desperately try to keep a pool cue length apart.

“GLORIA BELL” (R) [SEXUALITY, NUDITY, LANGUAGE, AND SOME DRUG USE.] — Sebastián Lelio’s low-key, quirky, wellacted, evenly-paced, star-studded (Sean Astin, Rita Wilson, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Holland Taylor, Brad Garrett, Chris Mulkey, and Alanna Ubach), 102-minute, 2018 remake of the 2013 film “Gloria” in which a feisty, dance-loving, free-spirited, divorced, insurance company executive (Julianne Moore) in Los Angeles, who has two absentee adult children (Michael Cera and Caren Pistorius), begins a relationship with a newly divorced recreational park manager (John Turturro) who cannot separate himself from his dysfunctional, grownup daughters who interfere with his love life.

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“PRIDE” (R) [LANGUAGE AND BRIEF SEXUAL CONTENT.] [DVD ONLY] — Controversy ensues in this delightful, charming, inspirational, entertaining, factually based, 2-hour, 2014 film sprinkled with humor when enthusiastic homosexuals (Liz White, Faye Marsay, Ben Schnetzer, Joseph Gilgun, Dominic West, Andrew Scott, George MacKay, Joseph Gilgun, et al.) in England start a Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) group and head to South Wales in June 1984 to support the surprised, impassioned, and frustrated striking miners (Paddy Considine, Freddie Fox, et al.) and to raise money for the Welsh mining community members (Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Monica Dolan, Menna Trussler, Nia Gwynne, et al.) and in turn, with mutual respect and support, hundreds of supportive miners turn out in droves for the Gay Pride march in June 1985 in London. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding p films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, Schadewal Scha dewal who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. sinc nce ce 19 198 98 To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com ww ww to

Fun Fact

The US Postal Service mails more than 800,000 live chickens in the weeks leading up to Easter.

Did you know? Canned tuna is one of the most popular pizza toppings in Germany.

“GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN” (PG) [SCARY CREATURE ACTION AND IMAGES, SOME THEMATIC ELEMENTS, RUDE HUMOR, AND LANGUAGE.] [DVD ONLY] — After an inventive student (Jeremy Ray Taylor) and his Africa-American friend (Caleel Harris) inadvertently bring an evil, mischievous ventriloquist’s dummy (voiceover by Mick Wingert) back to life that is desperate to have a family in this lackluster, sappy, wacky, non-scary, star-dotted (Jack Black, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ken Jeong, and Chris Parnell), 99-minute horror comedy sequel, his college-bound sister (Madison Iseman) helps the boys stop the monstrous ghouls and goblins from terrorizing the townsfolk on Halloween.

WEEKLY AVERAGES

It was a wild week indeed. We totaled over an inch of rain, 1.08”, MARCH 20 - 26, 2019 from March 12-14, with over half of it coming on the 14th (.54”). The High 45° rain, combined with warmer temperatures, made for a rapid snow Low 26° melt. If not you, you probably know someone who experienced some ﬂooding woes. From basements, sidewalks, roads and ends %Sun 56% of driveways, nothing was untouched. Roads became a little PCP 0.48” dicey as temperatures dropped below freezing, and ﬂooded areas turned to ice. I myself became a victim of the ice Sunday morning and took a spill. Friend Chris did a mini polar plunge when he fell through some ice with a half foot of water below it. The 50’s forecasted for this weekend should really eat away at our snow pack. Spring begins this Wednesday, March 20 at 4:58pm.

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1-2. The city of Lexington is dealing with a lot of flooding problems. In photo No. 1 public works department crews are on the scene at South Highway Drive and Albert Avenue March 14 to try to clear some of the snow and water. Photo No. 2 is a photo taken on the corner of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue near the Dunn Brothers CoffeeMarch 15. Patrons who wanted to use the drivethru had to drive around to the back of the building. — Submitted

3-5. Centennial Elementary School hosted a Science Night March 7. The event was a community effort with the participation of the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Centennial Fire District, Rice Creek Watershed District, Anoka County Library, Medtronic and Connexus Energy. Pictured in photo No.3 is Logan, 2 1/2, trying on some firefighter pants with the help of his mother, Sarah Rickert, of Blaine. Photo No. 5 features second-graders Dawson and Milo as they complete science trivia questions organized by the Anoka County Library. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications

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