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One of Ken Muger's realistic creations made of wood. Munger, of white bear lake, started woodcarving in 1995 and does it as a hobby. He does not sell any of his work or show it at competitions.

Local woodcarvers show off talent BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR SUBMITTED

in central and southern Minnesota is mid-February; in Minnesota, sap runs from about March 15 to April 20. The temperature must drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day for the sap to run. The season is short — when the

BLAINE — Tables outside of the Best Buy in the Northtown Mall at the 51st annual Wood Carving Show contained carvings of wildlife, characters, nature scenes and walking sticks. The show featured 28 woodcarvers who employ multiple techniques, including chip carving, relief carving and caricature carving. The Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Wood Carvers Association (MWCA) hosted the event, held March 11 and 12. The show was unique in that no artwork was for sale. Rather, the purpose was to display wood carvings and introduce the public to the art form. Mary Juneau, of Blaine, started woodcarving in 2002 after the manager of the Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine told her she thought she would be good at it. “I am not the greatest, but I enjoy it. It is fun,” she

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North Oaks residents Grayson and Holden Then enjoy helping their parents tap local maple trees. They also like to eat the end product.

From the trees to your pancakes BY JULIA ARNOLD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

You have probably noticed large buckets and tubes coming out of select maple trees in your neighborhood. Those tubes and buckets are the fi rst step in the process of producing maple syrup. Though sugar maple and

hard maple produce the sweetest sap, Cody Rosetti, an interpretive naturalist at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, said sap can also be gathered from red maple, silver maple and box elder trees. All trees should have at least a 10-inch diameter before being tapped. The best time to get tapping

Lino Lakes to upgrade City Hall audio visual equipment BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — After discussion at two work sessions and a regular meeting, the City Council approved a technical services contract in the amount of $7,975 with Z Systems Inc. for the design of a complete upgrade of audio/visual equipment to HD in the Council Chambers and associated master control room. The council approved the contract

4-1 at its March 13 meeting; Councilman Rob Rafferty voted against it. The item was previously discussed at the council's Feb. 27 meeting and work session and its March 6 work session. Rafferty said he did not feel the bidding process would be fair to other businesses if Z Systems was involved in the design of the project and had already been paid for its work, and that other businesses would shy away from bidding on the

project. Councilman Bill Kusterman's only concern was that Z Systems originally wanted a 50 percent down payment for the design cost up front. At the March 13 meeting, Mayor Jeff Reinert explained, “This is something we would rather not spend money on, because as you can see we already have mics and speakers, but this is something to keep up with technology. It is getting to the point now where our system is becoming no longer compatible with a lot of the

amenities and attributes of the new system.” Kusterman shared he was happy Z Systems was willing to rework the contract to not require a 50 percent down payment. Reinert explained many of the council members had some concerns and questions, but after meeting with Steve Browender of Z Systems their opinions changed. “We all echoed SEE LINO LAKES, PAGE 9

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Blaine woman receives 1,000th car from Cars for Neighbors BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

BLAINE — A vehicle is essential for a single mom of four. One woman from Blaine can now get to and from work and bring her children to sports practices, thanks to Cars for Neighbors. On Saturday, March 18, Cars for Neighbors gave away its 1,000 vehicle to Georgetta Dorsey. The vehicle was given away at Meineke in Ham Lake, which donated the labor to get the van ready for Dorsey. “It means a lot to me. It is a big help,” she said. “I am usually the one who helps everyone out … It has always been about me giving, giving, giving. I truly feel like this is a blessing from God for someone to help me and my kids out. It is unbelievable and unreal.” “Because of supporting shops like Meineke, we can help families enjoy a new lease on life,” Cars for Neighbors Executive Director Jim Huff said. “Their kids go to school with your kids, they sit next to you at worship service, and they stand next to you in the checkout line at the store. This is not an obscure group somewhere, they are truly our neighbors.” Cars for Neighbors' mission is to foster independence by providing car care. The nonprofit organization was founded in 1999 as Free to Be. Cars for Neighbors provides assistance to neighbors seeking economic selfsufficiency and aims to reduce transportation barriers by providing car donations and repairs to families with lower incomes. The goal is to “restore one car at a time.” Dorsey is originally from Kankakee, Illinois and moved to Blaine about a year ago after wanting something different for her children, three boys who are 11, 10 and 8, and her 7-year-old daughter. “I wanted a change of environment for myself and my kids,” she said. “It (Kankakee) is a beautiful place to retire, but there isn't anything there for kids to do. If you want to take your kids somewhere, you have to drive 45 minutes away.” Some may have heard about the town after David Letterman made comment about a top 10 worst places to live in America, and Kankakee was on it. Dorsey works as a behavioral therapist with the Minnesota Autism Center. One day after work she noticed her steering column was really stiff. She then brought it to her uncle, who told her about Cars for Neighbors. Originally, Dorsey approached the organization about getting assistance with car repairs, but the car was deemed unrepairable because it needed over $2,200 in work. Dorsey was then placed on a waiting list and around two months later she received the news. “Someone called and told me I was going to get the 1000th car they have given away. I was pretty excited,” she said. Dorsey was able to transfer to the Minnesota Autism Center location in Fridley; previously she was working at the center in Woodbury. A car is essential for Dorsey not only to get to work, but so she can transport her children to and from practices. The van will also be helpful because they will have room to bring sports equipment to practices. In order to be eligible for car repair assistance or donation, a person must fit certain requirements such as be a resident of Anoka County, age 21 or older, have a low to moderate income and have a driver's license and insurance. “As of right now we have more clients in need than cars to give away.” Huff said. “Every donated vehicle is equally important to us because the ones we’re unable to repair for a neighbor in need will be sold to help

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Cars for Neighbors Board President, Don Strenge, Mark and Barb Koloff of Meineke Car Care Center and Cars for Neighbors Executive Director, Jim Huff, did the honors of handing the keys to Georgetta who’s pictured with her nephew and her daughter. The van was donated to Cars for Neighbors by a client of Meineke Car Care, and they donated over $1,800 worth of labor to get it ready.

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Elected officials, volunteers and supporters joined us to celebrate Cars for Neighbors 1,000th vehicle given to a neighbor in need.

repair more cars for low-income individuals. However, right now we are in desperate need of vehicles that will need minimal repairs and can offer our clients at least two years of dependability.”

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Taking charge of coupons

have never considered myself a coupon person, but at the store the other day after people in line behind me began to look anxious as coupon after coupon was scanned and the cashier enthusiastically declared, “Great coupons!” I humbly accepted the fact that I had crossed the line. In the past, coupons presented an administrative task that just wasn’t worth the saved cents to me. I’d rather read the news and avoid scouring the ads for the best deal. Besides, I always felt coupons could turn against me with tantalizing photos and convincing words and enslave me to buy something I didn’t need. Sometime between then and the day I crossed the line, I discovered Story I can take charge of coupons without letting them take charge of me. Chaser The first action I took to take Sara Marie Moore advantage of coupons was to establish an accessible location to keep them. I designated a cubby in my car door as the perfect place so they wouldn’t expire before I could use them. The last place you want coupons is forgotten at home on shopping day. Next, I started to search coupons for brands I actually use already. One of the traps of name-brand coupons can be spending too much on a product that isn’t very different from one you already like. I tend to buy more off-brand products than namebrand, so it was easy for me to scan for coupons. When I come across a new food item I might like to try or a name-brand product I would use but often buy off-brand, I put the coupon in my stash. But just because I save a coupon doesn’t mean I’m going to use it. While at the store, I quickly compare the price of the name-brand product to the off-brand and if the savings isn’t worth it, I crumple up the coupon and toss it in my cart to throw away later. Clip, scan, crumple. I usually only keep store coupons that don’t expire until after a few weeks go by, unless I already planned to go to that store soon. For weekly coupons that offer a percentage off any purchase, such as craft store coupons, I sign up for email coupons or find the weekly online coupon on my phone in the store. The email coupons are filtered into a separate inbox that I don’t usually look at unless I am shopping. This way, I don’t head to the store just because I have a coupon, but because I am already going there for something I need. Local coupons are some of the best coupons to keep on hand for entertainment. Whether it is a restaurant, store or activity, local coupons offer the opportunity of an experience in your city. These types of coupons are great to have on hand for family outings. Using Groupon when planning activities can also save you money. Learning to use coupons to your advantage is not always an easy task. A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny spent just because you saw a coupon is also a penny gone. With practice, you can determine whether coupons are sucking your time and money or saving you money. If it is too hard to use a coupon, it is not worth it. Once when a gas station made it difficult to use a coupon, I just chose to buy gas at another nearby station. I didn’t buy their gas without the coupon just because I was there and saved time by letting it go. I had a victorious gas coupon experience shortly thereafter at another station. Time is as important a commodity as money, if not more important, so don’t let coupons take more time than they are worth. Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Vadnais Heights Press and Shoreview Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

Supporting Centennial Schools

he Centennial School District’s strategic planning process is well underway. We are working together with parents, members of the community and staff to ensure our schools are well positioned for the future. More than 50 individuals collaborated to establish the goals. We are grateful that even more are involved in subcommittee work to help meet those objecIt truly is a Movers and tives. community effort to continually Shakers advance the cause within our disBrian Dietz trict. With eight identiﬁed goals ranging from ways to engage the community to closing the achievement gap and preparing students for vocational and college preparatory opportunities, to communication and accountability, business partnerships, and staff professional development, we are identifying plans to engage our community, make positive investments, and solidify our area as the best place to raise your families in Minnesota. We know strong schools mean strong communities. With the education they receive from Centennial, our students graduate as engaged citizens, our communities directly beneﬁt from their contributions, and our resale home value continues to grow because of the results we achieve. In order to

continue that success, we advocate for our needs through our legislators in St. Paul. Since our budget is funded by local, state and federal dollars, with the bulk coming from the state, our reliance on stable, consistent state funding to support education is critical to our overall success. Every year, the District identifies its legislative priorities and hosts a breakfast with our legislators for a discussion about our needs. This year’s issues are similar themes to our past platforms. Our District needs help with adequate and equitable funding for all students not only here in Centennial, but across the state of Minnesota. Centennial’s funding issues are two-fold: an unfair property tax burden for Centennial homeowners and small business owners in the District and inadequate funding for education from the State of Minnesota. Unfortunately, since 2003, state funding has not kept up with the inflation rate. Each year the cost of doing business increases by about $1.5 million. We have made approximately $8 million in reductions in our budget over the last four years. Since the funding we receive from the state does not take care of all of our costs, Centennial asks the taxpayers to vote on a referendum to support our schools. They are then faced with an unfair tax burden. Here’s why: The five cities that make up Centennial lack a large business and industry base. Because of this, the brunt of the

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QUAD AREA EVENTS When: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 23 & 30; April 2, 20 & 27; May When and Where: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues- 4 & 11 Where: St. Joseph of day, March 21 at Blaine the Lakes, 171 Elm St., City Hall, 10801 TownLino Lakes square Dr. and 9 a.m.- 2 Details: 6-week workp.m. Saturday, March 25 shop to help those living at Culver’s, 10550 Baltiwith Type II diabetes more St. NE, Blaine manage their health. $10 Details: All blood types and platelets need- includes book. Contact: 651-270-8655 ed. Call or go online to or valeriebenedix@ register. gmail.com Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood. org PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 25 LIVING WELL Where: Lino Lakes WITH DIABETES YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. When: 5-7:30 p.m. Details: Childcare Thursdays, March 23 & and activities provided 30; April 2, 20 & 27; May so parents can enjoy an 4 & 11 afternoon/evening out. Where: St. Joseph of $25 or $20/Y members; the Lakes, 171 Elm St., or see early bird pricing Lino Lakes specials. Registration Details: 6-week workshop to help those living required. Contact: 651-795-9622 with Type II diabetes manage their health. $10 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ includes book. ymca Contact: 651-270-8655 or valeriebenedix@ gmail.com 14TH ANNUAL

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SUMINAGASHI PAPER MARBLING

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Adults will learn about traditional Japanese paper marbling and make notecards and paper for future projects. Free, but registration required. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES

When: Saturday, March 25 Where: Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens, 9500 W. River Rd, Brooklyn Park Details: Fundraiser for Alexandra House, a provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services in Anoka County. Cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auction, games and prizes. Tickets $140. Contact: alexandrahouse.org

NASCAR POTLUCK

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March 26 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Dr. Details: Enjoy a potluck during the televised NASCAR races. Free; bring a dish to share. Contact: 651-785-4175

CENTENNIAL BOOK CLUB

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Kick-off of the library’s newest book club. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

Swing Dance WHEN: 6:15 p.m. Saturday, March

DETAILS: Dance lessons and music

(7-10 p.m.) featuring the Saints of Swing Big Band, playing a variety of swing and Latin-style music. $12 admission includes two drinks.

DISCOVERY BOOK CLUB

When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Book club for kids explores different topics from the “who Was” book series. No registration necessary. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

SPRING CRAFT SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 1 Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 641 89th St. NE, Blaine Details: 50 vendors bring unique crafts and home-based business products. Lunch available. Contact: clcblaine.org

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WHERE: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes

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2 p.m. Sunday, April 9 Where: Blaine Sports Center Details: Consignment sale featuring everything related to babies and children. Contact: www.munch kinmarkets.com/blainesports-center

Ongoing WINTER WALKING

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through March 30 Where: CentenniFLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT al High School West When: 6:45 p.m. FriBuilding, 4757 North Rd., day, April 7 Circle Pines Where: Lino lakes Details: Walk the Senior Center, 1189 Main halls of Centennial High St. Details: Seasonal craft School. No registration and outdoor egg hunt for required. Contact: 763-792-6100 older kids. All hunters or isd12.org/community receive a prize bag. For -education K-5th graders. $8/child; register by March 26. Contact: 651-982-2400 OPEN VOLLEYBALL or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us When: 6:30-9:45 p.m. Fridays, through April 21 SPRING FLING Where: Centennial EGG HUNT When: 8:15 a.m. Satur- Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes day, April 8 Details: Semi-competWhere: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main itive, social atmosphere. $5/session, no advance St. Details: Seasonal craft registration required. Contact: 651-982-2400 and outdoor egg hunt for or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us kids ages 3-kindergarten. Craft followed by egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. $8; GYMNASTICS register by March 26. OPEN GYM Contact: 651-982-2400 When: 7:30-8 p.m. or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Thursdays, through May 25 Where: Centennial MUNCHKIN MARKET High School East, gymWhen: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8; 9 a.m.- nastics room, 4881 101st

Ln., Circle Pines Details: Kids in grades 1-6 can practice skills in a supervised setting. $4 at the door. Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12.org/community -education

500 CARDS

Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and ﬁngerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY

When: 7 p.m. Mondays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. MINNESOTA Details: Seniors can BOOK CLUB play 500. Open to anyone. When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact: 651-982-2440 Wednesday, March 22 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Lake Details: Monthly Tuesdays Where: Centennial Li- books club to read and discuss books set brary, 100 Civic Heights in Minnesota or by Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs Minnesota authors. This month’s selection is ‘The and ﬁngerplays for children birth-24 months Settlers’ by Vilhelm Moberg. No registration and a caregiver. necessary. Contact: 763-717-3294 Contact: 651-275-7300 or anokacountylibrary. or washcolib.org org

TODDLER STORYTIME

When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and ﬁngerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org

FAMILY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights

CLIMATE PROGRAM

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Jessica Tritsch from the Sierra Cluband Nels Paulsen, policy manager at ConservationMinnesota, provide an update on renewable energy trends in Minnesota. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.org

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Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Free screening of the documentary ﬁ lm designed to help raise awareness of the potential pitfalls of technology, followed by small group parent discussion. Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertyclassical academy.org

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John McCutcheon Concert WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 WHERE: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. North, Mahtomedi

DETAILS: Performance by ‘folk music’s renaissance man’. Tickets $25/adult; $20/senior; $15/student.

CONTACT: 651-269-9888 or www. wildwoodartistseries.com

TROPICAL WINGS SALSA DANCE

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 25 Where: White Bear Unitarian Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Dance to live music by 6-piece band Salsa del Soul while supporting habitat restoration, land acquisition, and conservation easement projects here and in the birds’ wintering grounds in Costa Rica. Tickets $18 at the door or discounted online. Contact: brownpaper tickets.com or tropicalwings.org

‘THE TEMPEST’

When: 10 a.m. student matinee Thursday, March 23; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: This Shakespearean classic whips up a whirlwind of excitement as we whisk you away to a remote island for a tale of trickery, romance, magic, and revenge. Tickets $25/regular; $23/seniors; $20/ students. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

‘GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA, GOOD MORNING JULIET’

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: In this

modern play, a young English professor proposes a radical new theory—Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies were meant to be comedies. Tickets $25/regular; $23/ seniors; $20/students. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

FOREST LAKE FFA CHAPTER BANQUET

When: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Former members, guests, and community supporters are invited to attend. Tickets $8.00; purchased at the door. RSVP. Contact: forestlake ffa.org

43RD ANNUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Annual juried art exhibition runs March 20- April 20 during gallery hours. Contact: 651-407-0597 or white beararts.org

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Rd. E Details: LWV-White Bear Lake Area hosts a public meeting concerning the health of the

Upper Mississippi River, with presenter Lonnie McCauley. Contact: 651-493-0686

KIDS DREAM SPRING FILM SERIES

When: 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 24-26 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema, 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale Details: $3 admission to ‘Storks’, rated PG. Concession specials. Contact: 651-770-4994

ST. ODILIA FISH FRY

When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 24 Where: St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: St. Odilia Men’s Club dinner includes dessert and is $10/adult, $7 kids 5-12 and under 5 are free. Proceeds support the athletic program. Contact: stodilia.org

UPPER MIDWEST SCUBA & ADVENTURE TRAVEL SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 7800 Normandale Blvd. S., Bloomington Details: Exhibitors, speakers, demonstrations, hosted by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society. Contact: 612-567-3305 or umsatshow.org

‘SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE’

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Work with a human resources professional to polish a job application and interview skills to start applying for summer jobs. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

SAP TO SYRUP

When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Tap a maple tree, collect sap, see how syrup is made and taste the ﬁ nal product. $7/ person. Contact: 651-407-5350

STEM SATURDAY: ART & SCIENCE

When: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids will use creative problemsolving, collaboration, and various arts and engineering techniques to create marble race tracks, catapults, kinetic sculptures, illuminated art pieces and other objects. Designed for kids ages 5-11, but open to all school-age children. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

LA DANZA DANCE CLUB MARCH MADNESS

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: The Heights, 5880 Omaha Ave. N., Oak Park Heights Details: Music Provided by Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band. Guests pay $34 per couple plus $10 for appetizers (optional). Contact: ladanza stillwater@hotmail.com

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BEAR BOATING SPRING DANCE

When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Fundraiser includes live music by Free and Easy Band, cash bar and silent auction. Tickets $10; purchase online. Supports ﬁshing and boating excursions for seniors, veterans and the disabled in our community. Contact: bearboating. org

TROPICAL WINGS SALSA DANCE

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: White Bear Unitarian Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Dance to live music by 6-piece band Salsa del Soul while supporting habitat restoration, land acquisition, and conservation easement projects here and in the birds’ wintering grounds in Costa Rica. Tickets $18 at the door or discounted online. Contact: brownpaper tickets.com or tropical wings.org

ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Jeremy Denk plays Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. Tickets available at SPCO box ofﬁce. Contact: 651-291-1144 or thespco.org

UNITED STATES NAVY CONCERT BAND

When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: Bethel University, Benson Great Hall Details: Premier wind

ensemble of the U.S. Navy presents a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern repertoire. Free, but tickets required. Contact: bethel.edu/ events

SMOKED TURKEY BOOYAH

When: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: Forest Lake Masons, 119 SE 8th St. Details: Savory, not spicy, but sauces available. Dine in or drive through. $5 for a 16 oz. bowl. Contact: forestlake masons.com

SHOREVIEW LAKESHORE QUILTER’S GUILD MEETING

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 and the 4th Tuesday of every month Where: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3920 Victoria St. N. Details: Guest speaker from The Shriner’s Hospital discussed donations of comfort quilts to people in their care. Group has over 80 members, and all are welcome to join. Contact: lakeshore quilters@gmail.com

‘THE GHOST TRAIN’

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, April 7 & 14; Saturday, April 1, 8 & 15; Monday, April 3 & 10; Thursday, April 6 & 13 Where: Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 W. Pennsylvania Ave., St. Paul Details: Wayward and Mission Theatre Companies performance about a group of unlikely companions who ﬁnd themselves unexpectedly stranded in a desolate train station. Contact: transportation museum.org/events

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Weekly hockey games keep area veteran alert and fit BY DEBRA NEUTKENS VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

Don Harvey doesn't worry about falling on the ice. In fact, it happens fairly often. "I don't give it a thought," he said. The 80-year-old has spent two days a week for the last 18 years playing pick-up hockey at the White Bear Sports Center. He skates on Mondays too, in Roseville, "with the 70-year-olds." Needless to say, Harvey loves the game. "It's keeping me mentally alert and physically fit," noted the White Bear Township resident. He's not the speedster he used to be — that ended five years ago with a pulled tendon injury. "I missed the season and never got my speed back," Harvey said. Still, he has fun with guys half his age. "They know I'm old and they don't knock me around," he pointed out. An ex-Marine, Harvey was also honored at the VFW as the oldest during a Marine Corps birthday celebration last November. He cut the cake with the youngest Marine in the room, as is tradition. He served in Korea from 1953 to 1956. Hockey wasn't always a huge part of his life. Growing up in St. Paul, Harvey started playing at age 10 but quit when his

mother sent him to a boarding school in western New York. He didn't play again until his early 30s, which goes to show skating is a skill you don't necessarily lose. After a career in logistics for AMF sporting goods in California, Harvey retired in 1993 and moved back to Minnesota; first Scandia and later White Bear Township in 2000. He lost his wife last April after 47 years of marriage. Their two sons remained in California. Another White Bear player on the recreational league, John Normand, plays with Harvey and thought the old-timer's story should be told. "He rarely misses," Normand said, "and he's a great role model." It's all about the camaraderie, more than the competition, added Normand, who played hockey for Bemidji State in college. He also noted that "keeping your mind in the game keeps you from thinking of the torture your body is going through." Harvey has played on rinks in Blaine, Bloomington, Roseville, New Hope and Vadnais Heights and claims the Sports Center consistently has the best ice. "I really like the facility. They take good care of the ice." Does he think it amazing that he is still skating at 80? "I think it's amazing I'm still alive," Harvey replied. Especially

since he had bypass surgery in 2005. That was a wakeup call for Harvey, who said he learned to change his diet and stay in shape by playing hockey and jogging.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its March 13 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, including expenditures, Feb. 27 work session and regular council minutes, a temporary onsale liquor license for the Lino Lakes Lions prime rib dinner Saturday, Sept. 16 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and an application for an exempt raffle event for Abiding Bridges Cooperative Preschool annual ice cream social Friday, April 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. • Heard from Jenn Gramse, who is a resident of Circle Pines and the founder of the Power Pack program, who told the council to about the Power Pack program and wanted to support Mini Mobile, a big supporter of the Power Pack Program. Mini Mobile was in jeopardy of losing tenancy if the property owner, Bald Eagle Erectors, wasn’t able to secure a conditional use

permit with the city. “Mini Mobile has been nothing but kind, courteous and helpful. They truly want to be involved,” Gramse said. “Mini Mobile has held two of our largest food drives in the community over the past two years. … They have successfully raised over $2,000 and 800 pounds of food and Bald Eagle Erectors has donated $1,000.” The Power Pack program, which began in 2013, provides students in need with backpacks full of nonperishable food items on the weekends throughout the school year. Currently the program serves around 275 students in the Centennial District. • Approved a technical services contract with Z Systems. Councilman Rob Rafferty voted against the contract. The contract, in the amount of $7,975, is for the design of a complete upgrade of audio/visual equipment to HD in the Council Chambers and

LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its March 16 meeting: • Discussed a motion received from the park board committee regarding DuWayne Park. Finance Director Chris Galiov suggested the property be put up for sale, thus avoiding prolonged and costly investment in the property, and at the same time making the limited city resources available for other projects. • The property is not a designated park, but a city-owned lot. A motion was made by park board member Michelle Koch to recommend the council sell

Mini Mobile's use of the site, which began in 2011, greatly expanded the exterior storage use and allegedly violated city zoning code. In 2013, the city, Mini Mobile and the previous property owner entered into an agreement with the city requiring the site to be brought into full compliance by Dec. 31, 2017. Bald Eagle Erectors applied for a conditional use permit for the purpose of meeting the requirements. A condition of the conditional use plan is that the maximum height of any exterior storage materials, equipment or motor vehicles will be limited to 17 feet. • Approved a resolution accepting the 2017 Anoka County recycling and recycling enhancement grants. Each year Lino Lakes receives Select Committee Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) funds from the county, which are used to fund solid waste recycling programs. Cities using SCORE funds

associated master control room. Read the story in this week's issue for more information. • Approved the promotion of paid-on-call fi refighter Brian Finke to paid-on-call fi re lieutenant effective April 1. Kevin Sweeney, who currently holds the position, resigned from the position effective March 31 after moving outside of the city limits. • Approved a conditional use permit amendment, site plan review and site improvement performance agreement for Bald Eagle Erectors. Bald Eagle Erectors, owners of the property at 7390 Lake Drive, submitted a land use application for a conditional use permit to bring the property into conformance with the open and outside storage requirements of the city. The company primarily leases the site to Mobile Mini, a company that leases construction trailers and outside storage bins.

are required to enter into a cooperative agreement with the county. Lino Lakes receives grant money to implement a residential recycling program. The basic SCORE grant includes a fixed base of $10,000 for each municipality and an additional $5 per household, totaling $42,060. In addition, funds are available for specific program areas. This year, Lino Lakes will receive $15,000 for monthly drop-off events, $3,000 for park and event recycling, $6,000 for curbside and multiunit recycling, $3,206 for an enhancement grant and $6,412 for organics. The next council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, March 27 in the Community Room at City Hall. Immediately after the work session, there will be a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Shannon Granholm

BUSINESS BRIEFS the property. The motion was approved. • Discussed options available for a beautification project along Lake Drive. Noted Anoka County is in charge of maintenance and mowing, Minnesota Department of Transportation regulates some grasses. Beautification would be in the form of low maintenance wildflowers that benefit pollinators. The next regular city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 30 at City Hall.

Insurance agency opens in Lino

Bank promotes several team members

A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the grand opening of the Lynn Moe Insurance Agency at 7960 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Moe acquired the Farmers Agency in June 2016 and brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance/financial industries. Call 651-777-2822 for a free review of your current policies. Moe offers renters, auto, life, business, boat, motorcycle, recreational vehicle and pet health insurance.

Kelly Barton, who started with F&M Bank in 2010, was promoted to assistant vice president and branch manager. Sara Stafki, who has been with F&M Bank for six years, was promoted to assistant vice president. Jenna Juetten, who has been with F&M Bank since 2010, was promoted to mortgage loan officer. Sue Peacock, who has been with F&M Bank since 2010, was promoted to client relations officer.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its March 14 meeting: • Heard from Councilman Mike Schweigert who told the council about the recent airport commission meeting. He relayed the planning for the Super Bowl is already underway, as the airport is expecting high traffic volumes

from private jets for the event. • Approved the consent agenda, which included previous meeting minutes, licenses, fire disbursements and police disbursements. • Approved a change order request for North Metro Tv for truck wrap graphics. North Metro TV requested the council include the cost

of placing graphics on the new truck, $5,120, as part of the HD upgrade project. Out of the originally bonded $2 million, $18,096 remains. The next city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at City Hall. Shannon Granholm SUBMITTED

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He added, “This company actually offered to recuse themselves from this design and my thought is we shouldn't penalize them from being the only company that stepped up to help us with the design by not allowing them to bid on the bigger project, which is the implementation (of the project).” City Administrator Jeff Karlson said Z Systems will start working on the design right away, which will take several weeks. The council will eventually approve the final design, which will then go out for bids. The hope is for the project to be complete by midsummer. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or at quadnews@ presspubs.com.

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Why do we have fish fries during Lent?

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For Christians, Lent is a season of solemnity, where people practice selfdenial and atonement leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So how do all-you-can-eat-with-all-thefi xings fish fries at local restaurants and churches figure into that? The fish fry tradition is most strongly associated with the Roman Catholic community, but churches and organizations of all denominations (or none at all) have participated. According to Wikipedia, the ritual of fasting during the Lent season dates back to the fi rst century CE. The practice has changed quite a bit over the centuries — but it started as a fast and was eventually established as a 40day abstinence from the meat of warmblooded animals. This form of penance was meant to recognize the suffering and forbearance of Christ's 40 days in the desert while he was tested by the devil. This year's Lent season began March 1 and lasts until Easter Sunday, April 14. Fish fries are also a way to celebrate Midwestern roots, since many places in Minnesota and Wisconsin were settled by German and Polish Catholics who did not typically eat meat on Fridays. Proximity to freshwater lakes means that a fish fry might feature fresh walleye, bass, perch, bluegill or even catfish in addition to the more widespread choices, cod and tilapia. Religious or not, Press Publications has compiled a list of fish fries in the northeast metro where you can find your own Lenten meal. Many local restaurants also offer fish fry meals at this time of year.

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All-you-can-eat fish fry; kids have the option of a burger or cheeseburger. When: 4-8 p.m. Fridays through Lent Address: 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Cost: $9.99 per person Contact: 651-783-0055

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Hugo The St. Genevieve’s Men’s Club will be serving a menu of Icelandic cod, baby red potatoes, french fries, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, pickles, rolls, cookies and beverages at St. John’s. Children will be able to enter a bike raffle. When: 4:30- 8 p.m. through April 7 Address: 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Cost: $11 adults, $9 seniors, $7 children 6-12, children under 5 eat free Contact: 651-426-9796

Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025 Cost: $10 per person Contact: 651-464-2600

VFW Post 4210 Forest Lake All-you-can eat dinner includes choice of potato, dinner roll and soup or salad. When: 4-9 p.m. every Friday during Lent Address:556 SW 12th St., Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025 Cost: $12.95 per person Contact: 651-464-6827

Afton House Inn, Afton The Afton House Inn will host a fish fry and comedy show featuring Twin Cities comic Tiffany Norton. Dinner includes salad, cole slaw, baked beans, french fries and beer-battered cod. When: 7-9 p.m., Friday, March 24 Address: 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton Cost: $37 per person Contact: 651-436-8883

Stillwater VFW Post 323, Stillwater The VFW offers hand-breaded cod, au gratin potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and cake. When: 5-7 p.m. Fridays through April 14 Address: 5880 Omaha Ave. N., Stillwater Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 6-12, 5 & under free Contact: 651-430-1166

St. Michael's Catholic Church, Stillwater The Men’s Club of St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s provide all-you-can-eat beer battered cod, parsley buttered potatoes, coleslaw and green beans. There will also be peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for younger children. When: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through Lent (except April 14) Where: St. Michael’s Social Hall, 611 S. Third St., Stillwater Cost: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children 6-12 years old. Children under 5 eat free, and there is a family household rate of $35. Contact: 651-439-4400

Keep Zimmer VFW Post 1782, White Bear Lake The VFW serves all-you-care-to-eat fish, fries and coleslaw. Address: 4496 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake When: 4-9 p.m. Fridays through April 14 Cost: $12 per person Contact: 651-426-4944

St. Odilia Catholic Church, Shoreview St. Odilia’s offers and all-you-caneat cod or tilapia (baked or broiled), macaroni and cheese, cheesy potatoes, corn, cole slaw, rolls and dessert. When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 24 Address: 3495 N. Victoria St. N., Shoreview Cost: $10 adults, $7 kids 5-12; kids under 5 free. Contact: 651-484-3364

St. Pius X Church, White Bear Lake St. Pius provides fried or baked fish, baked potato, cole slaw, pasta salad, macaroni and cheese and rolls. Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day meal includes green beer for extra charge and Irish music. When: 4:30-7 p.m. March 17 and 31 Address: 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children 12 and under, 5 and under free. Contact: 651-429-5337

American Legion Post 225, Forest Lake The American Legion will host its 9th annual fish fry and pie throwing contest to help raise funds for the annual Fourth of July Parade. When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 24 Address: 355 W. Broadway Ave.,

Church of St. Charles, Bayport Annual Lenten shrimp pasta dinner. When: 5–7 p.m. Friday, April 7 Address: Campbell Hall, 409 Third St. N. Cost: $15 for adults, $5 youth, age 5 & under free Contact: 651-439-4511

St. Peter Catholic Church, Forest Lake Includes fried cod and baked tilapia, potatoes, coleslaw and dessert. Alternative kids’ vegetarian dish. Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m When: 5-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent (except April 14) Address: 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake Cost: $7 adults, $3 kids. Contact: 651-982-2200

St. Francis of Assisi, Lakeland Community supper; meal served by confi rmation candidates. Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. When 6-7 p.m. Friday, March 31 Address: 16770 13th St. S., Lakeland Cost: Free-will offering Contact: 651-436-7817 SEE LOCAL FISH FRY, PAGE 11

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Area shops cook up more than yarn in annual Shop Hop BY PAT ZEITNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

What do specialty yarn shops and sports bars have in common? They both serve food at least once a year. 2017 hosts the 11th annual Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop. The long weekend of April 6-9 is when these metro area niche stores hold not only a yarn event, attended mostly by women, but a food drive that stands with the best of them. Kelly Judson, owner of Double Ewe Yarn Shop, located at 9205 Lexington Ave. N in Circle Pines, is ready to get cookin’. “The gist of it, people go shop to shop to shop, they get a passport stamp, there are special yarns, there are collectables,” she explained. But perhaps the most popular collection of the shop hop is the food drive. According to their website, (www.minnesotayarnshophop.com), in 2015 locally owned and operated participating yarn shops brought in over $55,000 for Twin Cities area food banks. Judson said she saw hundreds of people in her shop during last year’s hop, her fourth, and collected $3,948 and 88 pounds of food. The money and food collected at Double Ewe is donated to Centennial area food banks. These specialty yarn shops in the Press Publications readership area are also participating in this year’s shop hop: Lila and Claudine’s, located at 86 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi. Last year they donated to two area food shelves: $1,000 and 75 pounds of food was given to Mahtomedi; $3,000 was given to White Bear Lake. Sisters Kirsten Skoglund and Polly Hart own the shop, and this is their seventh Shop Hop. Darn. Knit. Anyway, at 423 S Main St. in Stillwater, collected $3,300 and 70 pounds of food last year for Valley Outreach in Stillwater. Aimee Pelletier is the shop owner and this is also her shop’s seventh Shop Hop. Marjorie Intveld owns A Sheepy Yarn Shoppe, located at 2185 3rd St., White Bear Lake. Her shop collected $1,345 and 50 pounds of food for the White Bear Emergency Food Shelf last year. Hers is one of the original shops that started the hop. A total of 14 specialty yarn shops in the entire metro area will participate in this year’s Shop Hop, and all shop locations are shown on the website. Besides serving up a sizeable food drive, the main dish of the specialty yarn stores’ annual gathering is...yarn. Each crafter picks up a passport at the first shop they visit. This year’s theme is music, and there are a variety of collectables and giveaways worked into the theme at each shop. The owners of the shops are also charged with designing an original knit or crochet pattern to offer their hoppers, corresponding with a select “top secret” yarn from their inventory, not revealed until the first day of the event. Hoppers have four days to get their passports stamped and collect souvenir pins from each shop. They have opportunities to win door prizes and collectables at each shop for donations in food or cash toward the food bank sponsored by that particular shop.

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Kelly Judson is participating in the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop. She reopened Double Ewe Yarn Shop in Circle Pines in 2014 after a two year hiatus.

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Jean Johnson, of New Brighton, shows Sue Struwve, of Fridley, how to cast on when beginning to knit. They enjoy the casual atmosphere at Double Ewe.

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The hand painted wool yarns offered at specialty yarn shops ﬁll a niche not offered at large chain stores. Small yarn shops cannot compete with the large carriers’ prices on acrylic yarns.

The yarn shops will accept money and food donations for the food bank from the public even if they don’t want to shop. But each will welcome you to come in and look around. “Yarn stores are very social places,” Judson said. And who doesn’t like a Shop Hop. “Everybody loves it. That’s our biggest event every year,” Judson gleamed.

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Golden Lake Elementary reaches 45 year milestone BY PAT ZEITNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Only four principals have presided at Golden Lake in its 45 years. Richard “Buzz” Larson is shown in this ﬁrst year 1971-1972 school staff photo. He was followed by Teresa DuPre, who was followed by Christine Olson. Chris Gerst is the current principal, and has been at Golden Lake for eight years. Gerst has been with Centennial Schools for 21 years, teaching at Rice Lake and Centerville Elementaries, before transferring to Golden Lake.

CIRCLE PINES-Golden Lake Elementary School turns 45 this year, having held its first kindergarten class in 1971-1972. The school was selected for its design by the 1973 Exhibition of School Architecture as “an outstanding suburban elementary school which relates extremely well to its site and to the surrounding community.” Classroom settings were open to the adjoining classrooms, and also to the walkways closeby. Although the interior architecture was applauded, its subsequent practicality came under scrutiny. Walls with windows, so as to not totally close in areas, have since been installed in several corridors at Golden Lake. Desks were brought in. There are small open task areas outside some classroom doors to allow for individual attention. When it first opened, Golden Lake housed kindergarten through sixth grade, with half day kindergarten. The elementary school now houses kindergarten through fifth grade. Sixth grade now attends class at Centennial Middle

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The inaugural morning kindergarten class of 1971-1972; They became part of Centennial High School’s graduating class of 1984.

School. Kindergarten is now offered half day, but parents have a choice as to a whole day option. Today the Golden Lake population is a very diversified student body. Approximately 15 percent of the students are Hispanic, and seven to eight primary languages are spoken. More than 50 students are enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The Minnesota Department of Education has recognized Golden Lake as a “Reward” school five consecutive years since 2012. Every year, the top 15 percent of schools in the state that receive Title 1 funding earn this award. Categories including student proficiency, student growth and academic achievement gap reductions, among other measurements are taken into consideration. Principal Gerst said one of his most proud moments is a shared moment. “My more proud moments of being part of this building, because it wasn’t me, it was the whole team, is our two years’ excelling as an institution and meeting significant targets. (Earning the Reward school status.) We did it in two years, (his first two as principal), and haven’t looked back since.”

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The inaugural afternoon kindergarten class of 1971-1972. Unidentiﬁed at press time, one of the kindergarteners pictured today, Colleen McMorran, grew up and became Colleen Saley, and is today a kindergarten teacher at...Golden Lake.

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MAPLE SYRUP: Tree-tapping season is underway in region FROM PAGE 1

maple trees start budding, syruping is over. Equipment needed University of Minnesota Extension lists the following materials required for tapping: a drill, collection spouts for each taphole, collection container, food-grade tubing line for each taphole, metal cans with plastic liners for sap storage, stainless steel boiling pan, large-scale thermometer, fi lters for fi ltering finished syrup and food-grade storage containers. Rosetti noted that it is important to sanitize your equipment. Lino Lakes resident Deb Gallop started producing maple syrup over 20 years ago when she worked at Wargo Nature Center. Now she taps a few of her own trees. She purchased her equipment at Eggplant Urban Farm supply in St. Paul, Fleet Farm and Beissweinger’s. Tapping your trees Itching to give it a try? “It’s not as hard as you might think,” Rosetti said. The fi rst step is to drill a hole on the side of the tree that receives the most light, about 2 to 4 feet above ground and at a slight downward angle. Attach the collection spout, tubing line and container. Rosetti cautions tappers not to drill into the same spot each year to avoid injuring the tree. Sap should be collected and boiled down as soon as possible. The heat applied in the process develops the characteristic color and flavor. Once the desired boiling point has been reached, the syrup is ready for fi ltering and packaging. The hot syrup should be poured through fi lters designed for maple syrup to remove particles and improve the appearance. After fi ltering, the syrup should be packaged at a temperature above 185 degrees Fahrenheit so the heat sterilizes the container. Store syrup in a cool, dry place. A sustainable hobby North Oaks residents Corinne Olson and her husband, Kurt Then, started tapping their silver

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maple in 2015. Olson said, “I did a lot of research and went to Tamarack Nature Center for a demonstration. I asked tons of questions and went into the kitchen to watch the process.” This year, Olson not only tapped her silver maple but also some of her neighbors’ trees. She enjoys learning about the process though she admits it can be time-consuming. She explained, “It takes all day to cook it. We started at 10 a.m. one day and cooked it until 5 p.m.” Olson’s goal is to keep some syrup for her family and give some as presents. Her three boys love it, too. “They’re used to the maple syrup flavor — it’s stronger than regular table syrup,” she noted. The boys also help make it. “They like to help tap the trees and carry the buckets.” As for the benefits, Olson likes that “You can take something that is otherwise hidden in the tree and use it as food. It’s pretty cool to be in touch with nature that way … while it’s still a sugar, it’s more natural. There’s nothing added.” She even uses it as a sweetener in her coffee. Gallop, who uses her syrup to make anything from salad dressing to marinades, said, “I am

always trying to live more sustainably.” She appreciates that producing her own syrup means she knows where her food comes from and that there are no chemicals hidden inside. “A lot of people don’t even think about it, but now I go around looking for maple trees and see all the ‘untapped’ potential out there,” Olson noted. Gallop advises syrup newbies to go to a class. Find more information about producing maple syrup at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake and the Minnesota Arboretum.

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Tiny houses, big ideas BY JULIA ARNOLD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Tune into any home design channel, and you've undoubtedly seen the deluge of television shows devoted to exploring the Tiny House movement. There's “Tiny House Hunters,” “Tiny House, Big World,” and “Tiny House Nation,” just to name a few. But what does it really take for someone off-screen to “go tiny,” and what are the benefits of living in a space as small as a college dorm room? What is a tiny house? In general, to be considered a true tiny house, the structure must measure in under 400 square feet, though the tiniest of the tiny are under 100 square feet. The house can be placed on a foundation or on wheels. Picture a miniature log cabin or an enlarged dollhouse, and you'll begin to get the idea. Lino Lakes resident Michael Huffman, owner of Midwest Tiny Homes, a company that builds tiny houses, built his first tiny house seven years ago when he lived in Washington state, though it was more out of necessity than an attempt to follow trends. With limited resources, he said “We built tiny because we didn't have the supplies and made them so we would actually finish a project.” When building a tiny house, Huffman said, “You have to make the most of every square inch...almost more than building skills you need to be creative and good at problem solving, which is really what makes building tiny so much fun. Well, and the fact that you can build them relatively quickly, so you get a bit of instant gratification.” Tiny houses often feature bedroom lofts, multi-purpose spaces, small-scaled appliances and very tiny bathrooms. The benefits of going tiny Sure, they're cute, but what leads people to give up the comfort of their average-sized homes to live in a home some would call a glorified ice shack? The economic benefit of living without a mortgage plays a large role for most buyers. Huffman said, “There are definite economic benefits to going tiny. They can, and should be relatively cheap... being able to live mortgage-free is a huge draw for most people.” Betsy Gabler is the Business Development Director of Alchemy Architects in St. Paul, a company which pre-dates the tiny house movement with a similar concept: designing prefabricated “weeHouses.” Gabler said, “design is the number one reason people come to us, but cost can certainly be a driver (typically smaller homes means less tax, fewer building materials,

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less maintenance and fewer repairs).” The low-maintenance lifestyle of living in a small space also appeals to people. Huffman explained, “The lifestyle living tiny provides is a draw for people. Living minimally can definitely put things into perspective for people. Realizing that personal interaction and times spent outdoors can cause a lot more happiness than buying the latest iPhone or whatever...and a lot of people just find them cute.” Television shows and social media drive interest too. Gabler added, “The shows write a prescription, so-to-speak, that says when you live in smaller square footage, your cares will be smaller, too. That's not necessarily true, of course, but the idea seems plausible. No one likes cleaning out their spare rooms/live-in basements or triple-car garages!” Minnesotan couple goes tiny Becky Johnson and her husband Erik, both native Minnesotans, were interested in going tiny because they enjoy living simply. They like the idea of residing in a home where everything has a function. At one point, they even spent time living out of a VW Vanagon camper. The Johnsons love how “nothing is just for looks” when you live in such small quarters, so when they were living in a mobile home community with their young children near Northeast Minneapolis, Erik built a tiny home in their backyard. Becky said, “We used it as a creative space, storage space, and workshop space... and started roasting coffee in the space

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as well. It fulfilled quite a few purposes in our life.” The little abode also served as a nearby retreat when Becky needed some breathing room. The couple is so passionate about going tiny, they even named their hobby coffee roasting gig after the movement: Tiny House Coffee. Becky added, “for us, building the tiny house was a way to fill in the missing pieces of our life in the trailer. We found having the tiny house made us love our trailer home, and our trailer home made us especially love our tiny house.” The drawbacks There are certainly challenges to living in these clever little dwellings, especially in Minnesota. Huffman explained, “the difficulty of living tiny in Minnesota is the cold...in the winters you spend so much more time indoors that the limited space in a tiny home can get on peoples nerves.” “Another problem,” Huffman added, “is plumbing. A lot of the tiny houses simply have a house adapter and run a hose straight to the plumbing. Others will do storage tanks or no plumbing. But the tricky bit is making sure any exterior plumbing is insulated enough that it won't freeze.” Still, the subzero temperatures trump the other downsides to building tiny in Minnesota. “I think the main thing is really just being cooped up in a tiny house all winter. That seems to be the main deterrent for people in Minnesota,” Huffman reiterated. Though not due to frigid Minnesota temperatures, the Johnsons are not currently living in their tiny home. When the couple moved to Vermont, Becky's father picked up the diminutive dwelling and moved it to their land near North Branch. “Someday we do hope to have another tiny house, and probably will continue to keep it as our getaway right in the back yard. That worked for us,” Becky noted. Rules and regulations While budding tiny and weeHouse interest groups are popping up throughout the state, and a possible community is cropping up on the east side of St. Paul, no one is on record currently living in one in the Quad region. Brian Schaeffer, Community Development Director of Blaine, said that though

“it's theoretically possible,” to build a tiny house there, it hasn't happened yet. He believes that part of the reason is because the cost of buying a lot in Blaine is already high; for example, it's unlikely someone would buy a $75,000 lot for a 300 square foot house. Plus, someone interested in building a tiny house in a development would have to get approval from the developer— something that is unlikely. It's a similar story in Circle Pines. Chandra Peterson, Assistant City Administrator, said, “none have been built in Circle Pines at this point.” When asked about tiny houses in Lexington, Bill Petracek, Lexington's City Administrator, stated that “the City of Lexington adopted an ordinance on July 1,2016 to opt out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593, which regulates regulation of temporary family health care dwellings.” In other words, the city council voted to opt-out of the state's allowance of building under 300-square foot temporary dwellings for caregivers. Minnesota statutes define temporary family health care dwelling to be a “mobile residential dwelling providing an environment facilitating a caregiver's provision of care for a mentally or physically impaired person...” So Lexington opting out of this statute does not address the idea of building a permanent tiny house in Lexington. It's a similar story in Lino Lakes. It doesn't appear to have any tiny house residents at this point either. Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, stated, “I am not aware of any 'tiny' houses in Lino Lakes. The city’s Zoning Code establishes minimum floor area requirements for buildings in rural and residential areas. A 400 square foot tiny home would not be allowed.” While the tiny movement continues to gain momentum on the coasts and holds steady on network TV, things haven't caught traction in the Quad area just yet. Perhaps 2017 will be the year someone decides to build tiny in our region, even if that means taking on current city regulations. Now that really would be big.

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to Lexington March 9 after a woman called regarding her son’s desire to not live. Officers were notified by dispatch of there being an apprehend and hold order on the son out of Anoka County as well as a warrant out of Chisago. The male was transported to the hospital by an officer. • Officers received a call from a female in the 3800 block of Boston Lane in Lexington March 10 on report of a fraud. The suspect is unknown and the credit bureau has been notified. • Officers investigated a disorderly conduct complaint at a business in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington March 11. The police determined the two adult females involved were mutual combatants and they both refused to pursue the matter further. Neither of the females involved were charged for the incident. • Officers received a phone call from someone in the 6800 block of 20th Avenue S. in Centerville March 13 regarding suspicious activity. Extra patrol in the area was requested. • An officer responded to a phone call regarding a theft report in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington March 13. The caller advised an unknown suspect removed the rear license plate from his car over the weekend. No suspect infor-

mation is available and the estimated loss is $50. • Officers responded to a fraud report in the 200 block of Heritage Lane in Circle Pines March 13. The caller advised that an unknown suspect obtained her personal information, but nothing financial was lost. • An officer was dispatched to the 7100 block of Main Street in Centerville March 13 regarding a property damage accident. There were no injuries and both parties drove away from the scene. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to the 600 block of Lois Lane at 10:05 p.m. March 8 for a damage to property report that occurred in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. The case is under investigation. • Officers arrested a 35-yearold female from Lino Lakes at a residence in the 6400 block of Stella Lane at 4:23 p.m. March 8 on an outstanding warrant. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail and booked for the warrant. • Officers were called to the 600 block of Town Center Parkway at 3:51 p.m. on a report of a fi re in a light fi xture. Officers took the necessary steps to extinguish the fi re. • Officers responded to the 8000 block of Lake Drive at 9:51 p.m. March 9 on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon locating the vehicle, a juvenile from Blaine was cited

for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and another juvenile from Blaine was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Officers responded to the 1300 block of Pheasant Hills Drive at 8:36 a.m. March 9 on a warrant attempt. Officers arrived and arrested the 23-year-old male from Lino Lakes on his outstanding warrant. The male was booked at Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to a property damage accident involving two vehicles in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway at 11:22 a.m. March 9. Both vehicles had minor damage and there were no injuries. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a stop sign violation at Sunrise Drive and Glenview Avenue at 8:58 a.m. March 10. The driver, a 25-year-old female from Andover, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and a stop sign violation. • An officer responded to a theft in progress in the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 1:20 p.m. March 10. Officers arrested both a 46-year-old male from Duluth for theft and possession of shoplifting tools, and a 42-year-old male from Duluth for theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of shoplifting tools. • An officer received a call of a theft in progress in the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 2:18 p.m. March 10. A 52-year-old female from Roseville was

arrested for theft and booked at the Anoka County Jail for theft. • Officers responded to the 7100 block of Whippoorwill Lane at 4:43 p.m. March 10 for a report of found property. After further investigation, it was discovered that a possible burglary occurred. The case is under investigation. • Officers responded to the 300 block of Ash Street at 10:01 p.m. March 10 for a report of a domestic assault. A 35-year-old female from Shoreview was arrested for fi fth-degree domestic assault and interfering with a 911. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation that occurred in the 1000 block of Main Street at 11:12 p.m. March 10. The driver, a 34-year-old male from Lino Lakes, was transported to the Anoka County Jail and booked for third-degree DWI and speeding. • An officer responded to a call of a hit-and-run property damage accident at Apollo Drive and Lake Drive at 10:23 a.m. March 10. The officer was unable to locate the suspect vehicle. • Officers arrested a 29-yearold female from Lino Lakes on an outstanding warrant in the 600 block of 62nd Street at 11:58 a.m. March 10. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers responded to the 2200 block of Main Street at 4:02 p.m. March 10 for a single-vehicle property damage accident. There were no

injuries reported. • Officers responded to the 6900 block of Lamotte Drive at 3:35 p.m. March 11 for a theft report. The case is under investigation. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 700 block of Main Street at 10:36 p.m. March 11. The driver, a 32-year-old male from Hugo, was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI and booked at the Anoka County Jail. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 800 block of Main Street at 2:58 p.m. March 12 for a revoked license and on outstanding warrants. The driver, a 21-year-old male from Lino Lakes, was arrested on four outstanding warrants and cited for driving after revocation. The male was booked at the Anoka County Jail. • An officer responded to the 700 block of I-35W for a single-vehicle property damage accident call. A vehicle slid off the roadway and into the safety cables in the median, causing severe damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported. • An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 50 block of Apollo Drive at 12:09 a.m. March 14. The driver, a 18-year-old female from Forest Lake, was cited for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol by person under 21 years of age and an equipment violation.

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville will consider a request for Conditional Use Permit from Mr. Keaton Luther, Luther Towing to operate an automobile towing business at 7095 – 21st Avenue South. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public comment regarding the above request. 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 31, 2017. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions. Teresa Bender, City Clerk

CITY OF CENTERVILLE COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY This may affect your 2018 property tax payments. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Centerville in Anoka County, Minnesota, will meet on April 12, 2017, in Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Given under my hand this 9th day of February, 2017. Teresa Bender, CMC, City Clerk Published in the Quad Community Press on March 21, 2017

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 21, 2017.

COURT FILE NO. 02-CV-17-322 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Federal National Mortgage Association In Relation to Certiﬁcate of Title No. 103471 issued for land in the County of Anoka and State of Minnesota legally described as: Lot 7, Block 12, ROSLYN PARK TO ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THIS REAL ESTATE, PARTICULARLY: Parties to be served: Todd J. Hinkle, TCF National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and all occupants of the subject premises. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that unless you appear before this Court on the 30th day of March, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Government

Center, Room 715, 2100 3rd Avenue, in the city of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to make a valid objection, the Court will enter the following Order: That the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order, cancel Certificate of Title No. 103471 and enter a new certificate for Lot 7, Block 12, ROSLYN PARK, in favor of Federal National Mortgage Association, whose address is 14221 Dallas Pkwy Suite 1000, Dallas, TX 75254, subject to the existing recitals, but free of all memorials now appearing on said present certificate through the memorial of document number 539869.001 and also free from the memorial of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be served: (a) at least 10 days prior to such hearing upon all of the above named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of a Summons in a Civil action; (b) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon any of the above named parties not residing in this State by sending a copy of this Order by registered or certified mail, return receipt, to each of such parties at his/her post office address; (c) upon any of the above named parties who cannot be found by two weeks published notice and at least 14 days prior to the hearing by sending a copy of this Order by First Class mail to each of such parties at his/her last known address and at his/her address as stated on the Certificate of Titles if his/her address is so stated. (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. §5.25. (Note: return date on Order to Show Cause must be at least 30 days after date of mailing by the Secretary of State.) Dated: February 14, 2017 /s/ Todd R. Schoffelman Judge of the District Court Approved as to Form By /s/ Dulcie M. Brand Examiner of Titles SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-101765 Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described order. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on March 14 and 21, 2017.

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“KONG: SKULL ISLAND” (PG-13)

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.

[INTENSE SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI VIOLENCE AND ACTION, AND BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE.]

When an Army lieutenant colonel (Samuel L. Jackson) and his soldiers (Toby Kebbell, Shea Whigham, Jason Mitchell, Thomas Mann, Eugene Cordero, et al.) head out from Bangkok, Thailand, to escort a team of explorers, including a duplicitous scientist (John Goodman), a jungle tracker (Tom Hiddleston), a photojournalist (Brie Larson), a geologist (Corey Hawkins), and a biologist (Tian Jing), to a mysterious, uncharted island in the South Pacific in 1973 in this entertaining, action-packed, fast-paced, suspenseful, star-studded (John C. Reilly, John Ortiz, Richard Jenkins, and Robert Taylor), 3-D, 2-hour film highlighted by amazing special effects and based on the story by John Gatins, they end up in a battle with a giant gorilla (Toby Kebbell) that protects a grateful tribe of people on the island from a horde of gargantuan, hungry creatures.

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“PERSONAL SHOPPER”(R) [SOME LANGUAGE, SEXUALITY, NUDITY, AND A BLOODY VIOLENT IMAGE.] [PARTIALLY SUBTITLED]

Olivier Assayas’s quirky, engaging, original, suspenseful, dark, critically acclaimed, 105-minute supernatural film in which a grieving American medium (Kristen Stewart) hangs around Paris waiting for a sign from her deceased twin brother who died unexpectedly of a heart attack, misses her computer tech boyfriend (Anders Danielsen Lie) who is working in Dubai, helps her sister-in-law (Sigrid Bouaziz) sell her house by determining whether the house is haunted, and makes money as a personal shopper for a wealthy, media celebrity (Nora von Waldstätten) who is having an affair with a jealous suitor (Lars Eidriner).

Did you know? The first person crossed Niagara Falls by tightrope in 1859.

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“THE SHACK” (PG-13) [THEMATIC MATERIAL INCLUDING SOME VIOLENCE.]

After receiving an alleged note from God in his mailbox when his daughter (Amélie Eve) is murdered by a serial killer in a shack in the Oregon woods in this heart-tugging, faith-based, inspirational, thought-provoking, star-dotted (Tim McGraw, Graham Greene and Alice Braga Moraes), 132-minute film based on William P. Young’s bestselling 2007 novel and highlighted by gorgeous cinematography, a grieving father (Sam Worthington) who lives with his wife (Radha Mitchell) and two children (Megan Charpentier and Gage Munroe) returns to the scene of the crime and goes on a spiritual reawakening with God (Octavia Spencer), Jesus (Avraham Aviv Alush) and the Holy Spirit (Sumire Matsubara) trying to come to terms with his loss and anger.

“A UNITED KINGDOM” (PG-13) [SOME LANGUAGE, INCLUDING RACIAL EPITHETS AND A SCENE OF SENSUALITY.]

When African Prince Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) falls in love and marries English typist Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), who lives with her parents (Nicholas Lyndhurst and Anastasia Hille) and sister (Laura Carmichael) in 1947 London, they return to Bechuanaland Protectorate (Botswana) in this engaging, ire-producing, factually based, star-studded (Jack Davenport and Tom Felton), romantic, 111-minute film based on the novel by Susan Williams, where their relationship causes a political quagmire for the British government and fuels discord with the Bamangwate people and the prince’s disapproving ruling uncle (Vusi Kunene).

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.

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PART-TIME 20 HOURS PER WEEK Chisago County is currently taking applications for the position of CUSTODIAN. This is a part-time position that works 5 days per week – Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Responsibilities include general janitorial duties. We are seeking applicants who are self-motivated and can work independently. Must be able to lift up to 60# on occasions, and physically able to bend, twist, kneel and walk on a regular basis and shovel snow in the wintertime. Rate of pay is $12.48 per hour. Must be able to pass a criminal history check, physical and drug test. Call 651-213-8868 to have an application mailed. Or apply at www.chisagocounty.us. Closes 3/27/2017.

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Chisago County is seeking to fill FT positions and to start an eligibility list for Corrections Officer. This position provides care and supervision on inmates housed in the jail facility, transporting inmates, juveniles, and mental ill individuals. Performs all intake procedures for incoming prisoners, supervises the daily housing area and periodically must subdue prisoners. We will train qualified candidates. Must be age 18+ to apply. Must be willing and able to work a variety of assigned shifts. Rate of pay is $20.38 per hour. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us. Deadline to apply is April 3, 2017. There will be testing for this position. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a test time.

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VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICER Chisago County is seeking a FT experienced Veteran’s Service Officer. To support Veterans in Chisago County by advocating, advising, and assisting in evaluation of service related conditions and applications for a variety of programs and benefits to which the Veteran (and family) may be eligible for at the local, state and federal level. To support the Veteran in a successful transition to community living or be of ongoing support to Veterans living in Chisago County. QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the qualifications set forth in MN Statute197.601 to include: Residence in the State of Minnesota. Citizenship in the United States. A veteran as defined in the Minnesota Statutes, Section 197.447. The active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the secretary. Provide copy of DD-214 with character of service as honorable. $48,097 to $66,016 DOQ. Deadline to apply is March 24, 2017. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

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'Journey' students get the inside scoop on government BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — Around 25 students in the Journey program at the Centennial Area Learning Center (CALC) were reminded about the importance to advocate for themselves and how to do so after a visit from area leaders Thursday, March 16. Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah (District 6) and Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) were excited for the opportunity to explain the different levels of government and answer the students' questions about their roles. “Anytime that I am invited to go and meet and educate about what county government does, it is really important because counties really do matter and they are that invisible layer of government so many times,” Sivarajah explained. “I think it is also important for people to meet their elected officials, know who we are and that we are accessible to them, and that we really do represent them.” Runbeck added, “I welcome opportunities to help people learn about what government is doing in their lives and how they can interact and be a voice

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Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) speaks to the students about her role in state government and how state government affects their lives every day.

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Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah speaks to a group of students in the Journey program at the Centennial Area Learning Center (CALC) Thursday, March 16. Sivarajah explained county government and its responsibilities and told the students about some county resources available to help them plan their futures.

services and emphasizes independent living and vocational skill development. It is not uncommon for the students to hear from guest speakers in the program. For example, students have had guest speakers discuss the topic of relationships and dating, dental hygiene, public safety, women's rights, self advocacy and, most recently, access to legislation. As often as every other week students also go on field trips to places such as the YMCA. Teacher Dan DeRuyck thought a visit from area leaders would be helpful for the students. “I wanted them to tell the students about their jobs, how to get ahold of them and when it would be appropriate

to get ahold of them,” he said. Sivarajah used the analogy of a layered cake for the various layers of government, including federal, state, city and school boards. Sivarajah explained county government and Runbeck explained state government. After each of the leaders talked about their responsibilities, they answered questions from students, including “What issues do you deal with as a commissioner/representative?” “Is it a high stress job?” “What education do you need for your role?” And, “How did you get interested in this career path?” The purpose of the visit was to show students that their leaders are just an email or phone call away. “Just to let them know that there is somebody out there that they can reach,” DeRuyck said. “A lot of times we don't really know how to advocate for ourselves, that's a large part of our program. In high school and transitions we are legally obligated to educate you,” DeRuyck continued. “After the age of 21 you have to start accessing things for yourself and, based on your eligibility, people won't necessarily knock on your door and say, ‘Here is somebody to help you.’” Both Sivarajah and Runbeck stressed the importance of the students planning for their futures and advocating for themselves sooner rather than later. “Students should, as early as possible, learn about the laws and rules in Minnesota, how they affect them and where they come from,” Runbeck said. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or at quadnews@ presspubs.com.

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