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This year’s Easter celebration will look very different. Even though people may not be able to attend worship services in person, host a big meal or attend brunch, area churches want people to know that they are still there for them, just in a different way. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches have had to adapt their programming to continue to serve their members during these unprecedented times. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines has held its worship services online since March 22. Prerecorded videos of the service are posted online at www. goodshepherdlink.org each week, and members can watch whenever it is convenient for them. Bible study has also moved online. “We want to make sure that people are looking at the positives and understanding that God is in control,” said Melanie Appelquist, youth and children’s director. “We are going to be okay, and we want to give people the resources to do that, whether it is Bible study or the pastor giving a message on Facebook. It is a difficult time for everybody; everyone is kind of unsure of what is going to happen.” The church has also put together a call team, whose members check in with parishioners on a weekly basis to see how they are doing and if they are in need of anything. The church has also joined some social media groups to find out how it can be of assistance to community members who do not attend the church. For Easter, Appelquist says the church wants to amp up its service by making it longer, and encourage
It only took outgoing Centerville mayor Jeff Paar an hour to resign and his successor, D. Love, all of five minutes to take over the mayoral duties at the March 25 City Council meeting. Following his announcement March 11 that he planned to resign, Paar submitted his letter of resignation March 25. Rarely at a loss for words, Paar quipped that his original letter was 30 pages long, but he was able to trim it down to two pages. “Back 18 years ago, I never thought I’d ever be where I am right now,” Paar said. His career with city government started in 2002 when he became unhappy that the city had dropped seal coat and rock chips down on the streets instead of repairing them. He showed up pretty quickly at City Hall after that, where he informed City Clerk Teresa Bender that he was running for City Council and paid the $2 candidate fee. That year, he won a seat on council along with fellow newcomers, Tom Lee and Larry Sweeney. Linda Broussard-Vickers and Mayor Mary Capra were already in office. He credits his cute young son in the wagon behind him during door-knocking excursions for his success at the polls. “I never thought I’d run again and again and eventually become mayor,” he said. Paar pooh-poohed any thoughts of trying to develop his legacy by developing downtown. “If you think I spent 18 years on council to develop downtown, you missed a lot of stuff,” he told the citizens of Centerville. Paar said that when he joined council 18 years ago, taxes were “through the roof,” there was no pavement management plan, the city owned a failing water tower, the roads were a mess and the parks were in bad shape.
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All Minnesota schools began delivering distance learning March 30 as ordered by Gov. Tim Walz. The order extends through Monday, May 4. Scott Johnson, Centennial’s executive director of teaching and learning, explained how the school is working that out. “Distance learning does not suggest that all students will be completing their schoolwork ‘online.’ Many of our teachers, particularly in the grades 6-12, have experience with posting assignments, quizzes, etc. on Schoology, an online learning management system,” he said. “Students in these grades have been directed to log into Schoology to access their schoolwork. Students without access will receive their assignment in the form of paper packets.” Centennial is not a one-to-one district regarding technology, which means students will not, in most cases, have a school-issued computer. “Based on survey results, we have been able to identify which students don’t have adequate internet access,” Johnson said. For those students, a paper version, or packet, of the schoolwork was sent home. “This is new territory for students, teachers and parents,” he said. “We are trying to maintain some level of normalcy for our students. Those students who regularly access instruction and/or lessons via technology will continue to experience that protocol while at home.” As indicated in the district’s Distance Learning Plan, teachers will be accessible via email or phone during their regular work hours to work with their students. Some teachers will use other technologies, such as recorded messages or lessons, to connect with their students. It’s not the same for all teachers, Johnson said. The decision whether to deliver instruction digitally and/ or in paper form considers several variables, including the age of the students, their previous experience using digital curriculum while in school and, again, individual access to devices/internet at home. Teachers began working on their distance learning plans on March 17. Parent pickup of student materials (personal belongings and curriculum resources) began on March 25. Following the governor’s “Stay at Home” proclamation, home delivery of materials that had not yet been picked up by parents was completed
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“This is new territory for all of us,” Johnson said. “Whereas teachers had previously developed five lessons to be implemented in the event school was closed due to inclement weather, these plans were not what was needed in this situation. “Once the governor announced that schools statewide would be given eight days to prepare distance learning plans, our staff got to work,” he said. “Considering the challenges this extended school closure has presented, we feel good about where we are,” Johnson noted. “Since this is uncharted territory, we know there will be learning moments for us. We fully anticipate there will be some bumps, but
The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2019 Fall semester: Bemidji State University: Alyssa Kissell, Jacob Olson and Carson Tembrock, all of Lino Lakes. Concordia University, Wisconsin: Peter Ross of White Bear Lake. Minnesota State University-Mankato: Miah Espersen and Jesse Sellner of Circle Pines; Tanner Adams, Jack Arman, Maria Graff, Madison Heir, Rheanna Hendrickson, Schaelly Hildebrandt,
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Riley Olson, 10, of Centerville, gets used to distance learning in the comfort of his kitchen.
Paul Lesch, Sydni Miles, Zachary Olson, Rebecca Peterson, Jack Rosenberg, Jacob Siler, Nicholas Siler and Marissa Waldoch, all of Lino Lakes. St. Catherine University: Katherine Panning of Lino Lakes. Saint John's University: Cullen Trobec of Lino Lakes. Washington University: Alex Poellinger of Circle Pines. The following local students graduated from a college or university in December 2019: Bethel University: Katleigh Sommerfeldt of Lino Lakes, Spanish and international relations. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Elysia Roemer of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts, psychology; Caitlin Maser of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Vanessa Nielsen of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, marketing. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Ashley Osmek of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, communication studies. Jessica Dang of Lino Lakes participated in the University of Iowa's student-led Dance Marathon, which raised more than $2.8 million for the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Annual Meeting For the first time in our 83-year history, we are conducting the Annual Meeting with the director election as the single item of business. Due to COVID-19, there will be no in-person voting or member attendance at the April 16 Annual Meeting. Results of the director election will be shared with members following the meeting. 664292
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District committed to serving Tier 1 workers during pandemic BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
Although school building classrooms are closed, the Centennial School District is doing all it can to provide child care to health care workers, law enforcement officials and other Tier 1 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Executive Order 20-19 (Distance Learning Period) issued by Gov. Tim Walz, school districts are required to provide care to children of Tier 1 workers who are districtenrolled and ages 12 and under. Tier 1 workers include those involved in health care and public health; law enforcement, public safety and first responders; food and agriculture; judicial branch (essential services); National Guard; and educators/ school staff/child care providers providing care for critical workers. It is important to note that not all “essential” workers are considered Tier 1 workers. The Centennial School District kicked off emergency child care March 18. Students in pre-K through grade 5 of eligible Tier 1 workers can receive care at one of the district's elementary schools during the school day (from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.) free of charge, and before and after school for a fee. “Everybody in the school district really pulled together on short notice to provide this care for families in the district that really needed it,” said Community Education Director Cori Sendle. “They really need to have a safe place for their kids to go so they can continue their important work in the community and do what they need to do — take care of everybody else.” The district is currently serving around 65-75 children each day, with a limit of 25 students at each site. Now that distance learning is in full gear, the school day is not all fun and games but students complete their assignments virtually. “We are providing care for people who are on the front lines, nurses, doctors,” Sendle explained. “We want them to be able to come home at night and enjoy that time with their kids and not be stressed about trying to get homework done. We want them to have family time and time to decompress before they have to go back again.” At the same time, community education staff and paraprofessionals are doing the best they can to adhere to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The Centennial School District is required to provide child care to children of Tier 1 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. District staff are being careful to limit the amount of students who are in a space at one time and make sure the children keep their distance from one another.
about social distancing and groups of no more than 10 people. Kids Club Site Manager Heather Watson explained that as soon as the children arrive on site and before they can enter the building, they are greeted by a staff member who asks them how they are feeling. If they are feeling okay and not showing symptoms of COVID-19, they then head straight to the restroom to wash their hands. Children are asked to keep their distance from others. Only a certain number of children and staff members can be in an area at a time. Children remain in small groups throughout the day with no more than eight children and two adults. “It has definitely been different, but being a part of the district and knowing that our job is to serve the community as a whole and to let those frontline workers do what they need to do is impactful and meaningful, and definitely shows the dedication that our district and our staff have to show up each and every day,” Watson explained. “If staff are healthy and able, they are showing up every day and leaving their emotions behind to be there for the kids,” she said. “We are trying to be positive and ensure their safety and security while they are with us.” Centerville resident and nurse practitioner Nicki Ahles-Moses is
grateful for the care the district is providing to her two children, second grader Emma and third grader Michael. She works at Neighborhood HealthSource – North Metro Clinic in Coon Rapids. Ahles-Moses said she needs the child care because her husband is currently working from home and the only other child care option would be her elderly mother, who she doesn't want to expose to COVID-19 should she be exposed to the virus at the clinic. “My husband trying to work from home and take care of the kids when I was working would have been absolutely insane,” she said. She added that toward the end of spring break, she was starting to get nervous about how the family was going to tackle distance learning. “It was really neat. The district reached out to us, as opposed to me panicking and trying to figure out how we were going to do this,” Ahles-Moses said. “I was picturing the kids having fun during the day (at child care) and then us in the evenings trying to struggle with the three hours we had with them to try to eat, take showers and get all of the curriculum done that they needed to get done.” Ahles-Moses could not be more thankful for the service the district is providing. She said she has been impressed with the district's ongoing communication efforts, including
Ellen shows off an art project. The district is providing each child enrolled in child care with their own set of supplies so they don’t have to share with others.
emails from Superintendent Brian Dietz, Centerville Elementary Principal Wayne Whitwam and community education/Kids Club staff. Tier 1 workers who are in need of district child care services should contact community education at 763792-6100 or cceonline@isd12.org. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
‘We're doing all that we can to give them a fighting chance’ BY PAUL DOLS PHOTOJOURNALIST/WEBSITE EDITOR
What started as a brainstorming conversation between lifelong friends could possibly result in a lifesaving medical device that is used around the world. In mid-March, Jim McGurran, the director of product development at Vadnais Heights-based MGC Diagnostics, received a call from his friend Dr. Steve Richardson, a cardiac anesthesiologist at the University of Minnesota. Richardson had been thinking about possible ways to help with the life-ordeath situation of not having available ventilators as the number of COVID-19 patients requiring treatment increases. According to McGurran, a low-resource option using hand-operated “Ambu” bags was decided upon. Ambu bags are a readily available tool used by paramedics to resuscitate patients manually. Richardson asked McGurran if he could make a prototype. After consulting with his engineers, he was able to respond within a day with a basic prototype that was successfully tested. The first prototype device, constructed using available parts, is essentially an electric motor that turns a crank that pushes a piston up and down, which pushes on the Ambu bag. A second prototype was designed and was also successfully tested, leading to the conclusion that
more partners were needed to hit the scale required. McGurran said that MGC is well-connected with other medical device companies in the area, including the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, to help take the project from crude prototype to working design. McGurran said that the devices are to be used in a Dr. Steve Richardson clinical hospital setting, either traditional or emergency. He noted that the design using Ambu-style bags is something that can be used around the world. “It's not a profit-seeking opportunity. It's a compassionate project,” he said. The designs will also be shared online at no charge. McGurran provided a link to a video documenting the project where Richardson expresses the urgency of the situation. “This allows those patients who would otherwise not have an opportunity to survive, to survive. It gives people a chance,” he said. The next major hurdle for the project is an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “The first formal FDA application will be in a matter of days, not weeks,” McGurran said.
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The ventilator prototype using an “Ambu” bag is tested in an operating room at the University of Minnesota.
In addition to the fact that MGC Diagnostics is based in Vadnais Heights, McGurran also has roots in the area: he grew up in Vadnais Heights near Stockdale Road and Parkwood Lane. His friendship with Richardson dates back to kindergarten. “It's a fortuitous set of events; we're doing what we can,” McGurran said about the collaboration. Expressing “cautious optimism” and admiration for members of the medical community on the front lines of this crisis, he said, “We're doing all that we can to give them a fighting chance.” Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.
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Q: How many newspapers are there? A: In Minnesota, 289 reaching more than two million homes. In Wisconsin, 189 reaching 2.8 million homes. These numbers go to home delivery print readers, which is half of the audience. The other half reads online. Most newspapers also have popular social media pages with thousands of followers. Todays’ mix of print, digital and social reach gives most local newspapers more readers compared to previous high points. Q: Are newspapers profitable? A: Before the coronavirus outbreak, most newspapers were profitable. Industry margins declined after department stores Matt McMillan consolidated and digital news and ad delivery arrived. Publicly-traded newspaper margins are public and available to search. Privately-owned newspapers, like the one you are reading today, don’t publicly report earnings. Some families invest more in news, have lower margins, but more local stories and readers. Coronavirus hit public and private newspapers equally. The number of readers spiked more than 30% at most local newspapers. Despite adding readers, some revenue has declined due to customers delaying buys until after the outbreak passes.
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n March 27, Congress passed and the President signed into law a $2 trillion package that will send assistance to Minnesota families, workers and small businesses to address the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how it will help. How much will Minnesotans receive in Stimulus payments? · Most households with incomes under $150,000 ($75,000 for singles) will receive $1,200 per adult and $500 per child from the Department Treasury. Legislator of · Payments will phase out Lingo for those with Tina Smith incomes between $150,000 and $198,000 for couples (the phase out starts at $75,000 for singles).
How will Minnesotans get their payments? · The funds are expected to arrive automatically via mail or direct deposit in the coming weeks and will go to those who filed a tax return for tax years 2018 or 2019, according to the U.S. Treasury. · According to the U.S. Treasury, those who didn’t file a return will have to file a tax return to get the funds. · No income tax will be owed on these payments.
How does the new law help people who have been laid off due to the pandemic? · Workers receiving unemployment benefits will get the normal weekly benefit plus an additional $600 per week, until the end of July. · The length of time workers can receive unemployment benefits is increased by an additional 13 weeks. · Unemployment insurance has been expanded to cover parttime workers, self-employed and many other workers who aren’t eligible for traditional unemployment insurance. How does this law help struggling small businesses? · The Stimulus package’s Paycheck Protection Program pays for up to two months of employee wages for small businesses that keep workers employed or rehire those who have been laid off. It also provides funding for rent, utilities, and similar expenses. These funds do not need to be paid back if employees are kept on the payroll or rehired. ·Under the stimulus package, the Small Business Administration (SBA) can provide small businesses with up to $10,000 in grants (usually on the day of application) that don’t need to be repaid, plus provide additional access to loans for businesses in need of funding. ·Small businesses with existing SBA loans will receive up to six months of forgiveness of their current loans, including principal, interest and fees. This forgiveness is also
available for borrowers to take certain new SBA loans in the next six months. · Additional resources are available for Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers and Minority Business Development Agency Business Centers. · For businesses who don’t use the Paycheck Protection Program, the law provides employee retention tax credits to support a portion of an employer’s payroll expenses for certain workers. Do I still have to pay back my student loans? ·Federally held student loan payments are suspended through September 30. No interest will accrue during this time. ·Borrowers on income-driven repayment plans, or those working towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness will still be able to count the suspension time towards progress under those programs. What does the new law do to help childcare providers? · The new law provides $3.5 billion to support childcare in Minnesota and across the country. Funds will support frontline health care workers, emergency responders, and other essential personnel who need childcare services. Tina Smith is a U.S. Senator for Minnesota
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An Easter like none other
aster is just days away. This will be an Easter like none other. Whether you attend church on a weekly basis, just occasionally or maybe not at all, Easter Sunday is still a special day. Flowers, candy, baskets, bunnies, new clothes. In a non-COVID-19 year, we would all be lining up at the stores, filling our carts with food to make a big family meal, making reservations for a brunch at our favorite place, maybe even making travel plans to see extended family. But not this year. No shopping, no family meals — not even church services. So, is Easter still special? You bet. For the people in the Christian church, it is the biggest day of the year. It is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was not only a great teacher in the Bible but also in Pastor secular history. He really existPonderings ed. He is the only founder of a religion who died, was buried Toni Schwabe and then rose again. Jesus was seen by not just his followers: 500 people all gathered in the same place witnessed his resurrection. Others tried to deny that the grave was empty, but there was proof. At the church I serve in Lino Lakes, Rice Creek Covenant, we have been thinking about how Jesus interferes in our lives—in a good way. We really understand what it means to have our lives interfered with these days. Life is not normal. We can feel afraid, lonely, hopeless and depressed because of isolation and so much uncertainty. But because Jesus rose again, we can trust in Him. We can read His words in the Bible where He tells us to fear not, that He is always with us, that He will give us joy, peace and hope. We can let Him interfere in our lives even if everything else seems unsettled. It is Easter!! Jesus is risen, just as He said. Toni Schwabe is the pastor at Rice Creek Covenant Church in Lino Lakes.
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all lower. For many, the diaphragm does not have proper function. Why? Mostly because of our stressful lifestyles and increased sitting. Guest The less our work Columnist abdominals our ribs into the front begin to Tom Tardif stick out and the diaphragm begins to lose its dome shape. We begin to force breathing with our neck, back and chest muscles to help lift the rib cage rather than expand it. Over time this leads to hyperventilation causing us to hold stale air inside of our chest. We stay in a state of inhalation more often leading to a chronic increase in stress levels. During respiratory infections secretions build up. Having proper diaphragm function is essential because it also helps us sneeze, cough and clear mucus. If this function is decreased, we limit our ability to fill and empty our lungs but also decrease the ability to have productive coughs and clear mucus increasing our chance of consolidation in the lungs. This leads to an increased risk of developing pneumonia. So how can you improve your breathing? Well there are many options, but I strongly suggest using a balloon. While this may at first seem like a silly recommendation...just give it a try! Blowing up a balloon is tougher than it seems when done
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Remember rules on paths and trails As many people take to the paved paths outdoors, I want to remind pedestrians and bicyclists how to share the path. My husband and I have almost been run over several times by bicyclists who fail to inform us of their intentions or assume people can hear them approaching. This is not the case. Cyclists, please say loudly “on your right” or “on your left” 10-12 feet before slowly approaching walkers. This gives them a chance to react
appropriately. Also, walkers are not social distancing as they share the paved paths with other pedestrians. My husband I have walked in the mud on the side of the paths to provide the 6-foot distance as approaching walkers are 2-3 abreast. Walkers, please show consideration by following the 6-foot social distancing practice as you approach other walkers by walking behind each other. Thank you.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan recently announced the appointment of Lino Lakes resident Lee Shervheim as a parent member of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Shervheim’s term is from April 2 through Jan. 2, 2023.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS April is National Distracted Driving Month Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from safe driving. This includes talking on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle or fiddling with the entertainment or navigation system. The Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Enforcement effort will be focused on distracted driving from April 6 to April 30. Key prevention tip: Don't hold your phone in your hand while driving, including while you are stopped at a traffic light.
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the right way. Blowing into a balloon provides resistance to the abdominals which help to pull the rib cage down allowing the diaphragm to return to the dome shape. This process helps get more air out of your lungs and to bring new fresh air in on the next breath. Balloons are cheap exercise equipment and there isn’t a shortage of balloons online. Plus, this can help relieve muscle tension especially in the neck and back. If you are allergic to latex or do not have the capacity to inflate the balloon, there are other options. Try a kazoo...it does a wonderful job getting us to exhale longer, allowing us to vocalize our exhales, and provides vibration to move secretions. I highly suggest doing this a few times throughout the day. The kids will love it and if you work with seniors. they need to do this. Inhale: Through nose with tongue on roof of mouth Exhale: Into the balloon Pause: 3-4 seconds and place tongue on roof of mouth Repeat: x3 keeping balloon in mouth
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Don’s Circle Service is a full-service auto body shop with more to it than meets the eye. Owners Pat Smith and Tony Smith have incorporated two other family businesses into the auto body shop with the goal of best serving the community they love. The Smith family has lived in Lino Lakes since the ’80s. Tony, son of Pat and Deb Smith, graduated from Centennial High School and played sports in the community. “Every week I see an old teacher or a soccer coach,” Tony said. “It's fun seeing all those teachers.” Tony moved away to attend college, but knew he wanted to come back to the area. Don’s Circle Service is located close to Centennial Middle School, which explains why the shop offers a free shuttle service for teachers and caters to their schedules. Deb was formerly employed by the school district. Tony and Pat make an effort to make the shop a fun atmosphere for their employees. It’s not unusual for the entire Don’s Circle Service team to grill outside, go on boating outings and have lunch together. Sometimes
Deb will bring in some home-cooked food for the staff as well. Due to COVID 19, the Smiths have taken steps to protect the community in which they live and work, while still providing service to their customers. Don’s Circle Service now offers free pickup and drop-off of local vehicles. Seat covers are used, and employees wear gloves while they are transporting the vehicle. In the shop, hand sanitizer is available for customers and employees. Shop employees also wipe down the door handles regularly to help protect everyone involved. Despite the Stay at Home order issued by Gov. Tim Walz last week, Tony said the shop will continue to operate and take preventative measures for the duration of the pandemic since the business is considered a necessary business. Schelen Gray Auto Electric is one of the businesses the father-son duo incorporated into Don’s Circle Service. The two moved this business from St. Paul to Lino Lakes. The company specializes in the electrical components of cars, including alternators, starters and electrical motors. It is not uncommon for other shops and dealers to send cars to
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Pat and Tony had a close father-andson relationship before going into business together, but they now say that the business has made them even closer. “We have always had a pretty tight relationship, but now maybe it's too close. I am just kidding,” Tony said, sharing a laugh with his father.
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its March 23 meeting: • Held the virtual meeting using GoToMeeting. • Heard from St. Clair Estates developer Jamie Jensen during open mike. Jensen, who has previously visited the council numerous times, is still requesting that his letter of credit be released. Mayor Rob Rafferty said he would try to get to the bottom of the issue with staff and reach out to Jensen after he obtains more information. • Adopted a pandemic response plan. City Administrator Jeff Karlson said, “This provides the city guidance for executing a response to the COVID 19 pandemic.” The plan outlines three phases, including preparation, intermediate and full response. Councilman Dale Stoesz said he was struggling with why the council would need to adopt a plan such as this one after it declared a local state of emergency that allows city staff some flexibility with approvals. “Why can't we just acknowledge that the plan exists? I don't know if we (council members) have the skill set to approve this plan,” he said. Karlson explained that while it is possible, city staff want to continue to get the official stamp of approval from the council. If an action needs to be taken right away, city staff has the authority to make that call without council consent. • Held a lengthy discussion on whether to offer a salary increase of $7,000 to building official Patrick Moonin, who submitted his resignation after 18 years with the city. Karlson explained that city staff is not only concerned about the salary range for the position, but also the applicant pool. “Our salary range is about $10,000 under for comparable cities of our size,” Karlson said. “In order to
retain quality staff, we want to be close to the market. I look at this as being a long-term situation; if we can retain someone of Mr. Moonin’s caliber for next 10-15 years, I think that is advantageous for the city.” Ultimately, the council decided (4-1 vote, Stoesz opposed) to increase the salary for the position by $6,000 in an effort to retain Moonin. If that fails, the council decided, the city will appoint MNSpect as an interim building official. The city is currently undergoing a compensation study for each of its positions. The study will guide the city on proper wages going forward. Stoesz said, “If it was business as usual I would support this, but in the state of emergency we are in I cannot support this. I think he does a great service and I want to retain him ... but we have businesses in our town that are currently closed due to the pandemic.” Community Development Director Michael Grochala confirmed in an email later that week that Moonin accepted the offer. • Held the first reading of an ordinance amendment for site and building plan modifications for a new restaurant called Muddy Cow at 617 Apollo Drive. The applicant, Sergei Nazarenko, proposes to construct a restaurant with rooftop dining in the existing building. (Eagle Liquors currently occupies the north portion of the retail building.) Per Ordinance No. 03-05, which lays out the marketplace planned development overlay design guidelines, substantial departures from the approved plans require an ordinance amendment. • Approved a resolution supporting federal funding for the I-35E/County Road J interchange project. Grochala explained that the council passed a res-
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members to invite their friends. “People are not always comfortable going to church sometimes, and with the online platform, it is a nonthreatening way for people that might not be comfortable going into the church to participate,” she said. Now more than ever, said Appelquist, it is important for people to rely on their faith. “When things get tough, you have to rely on something. God is that constant that is always going to be there through thick and thin, and that’s the time when we need Him the most,” she said. “He is not saying everything is going to be perfect, but He is saying that He is going to be there and love us no matter what and that in the end we are going to be okay.”
New Life Church Lutheran Church Following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Life Church in Hugo suspended its in-person gatherings in the middle of March. Worship services and Bible study have moved online. Church members can now watch the prerecorded videos online when their schedule allows. “It is difficult for churches. As faith communities by our definition, it is in person, we worship together, we serve together, we go out into the community, we are around people together,” said Pastor Tim Heinecke. “In shifting online, now there is much more of a shift toward how we can provide resources to equip our people to safely be of service to our neighbors at this time.” New Life Church continues to try
to make its online offerings interactive experiences. During worship videos, that day’s readings, songs and prayers are posted in one place for people to follow along and participate. Bible study participants are invited to submit their questions and thoughts by phone or email. Through “Share God’s Word,” members are invited to share their favorite Bible verses or comforting passages, which will then be shared with others. Heinecke says this pandemic has really provided an opportunity for people to reevaluate and see how they can be of service to others. “It has helped people to be more conscious of those who are in need, someone who has hard time going out shopping or someone who is financially down on their luck,” he said. “It has helped people to be intentional about reaching out to them.” Those who wish to “attend” New Life Church’s Easter services can do so online at newlifehugo.org/. “Especially now in a world filled with uncertainty, it is important to hold on to something solid: ‘something solid’ is Jesus’ love for us. It never has changed, and it never will change,” Heinecke said. “God is faithful, and this too shall pass. He is here for us. God has been faithful through far scarier times than this and He will continue to be faithful until he returns and fixes everything.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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NEW MAYOR: Centerville sees changing of the guard as required by state statute, council set about determining the process to use to appoint a new council member to serve until the next election. Love’s term expires in January 2023. City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz urged the council to fill Love’s seat immediately so action on important items can be taken by a full council. Two of the items requiring attention at an upcoming meeting are the re-branding of the city’s logo and renovation of City Hall. The city has already received one application letter from an interested party and will continue to solicit applications for Love’s position until
April 2. Centerville citizens over the age of 21 with legal status (U.S. citizen and no felonies) are eligible. The council hopes to review applications and reach a decision at the April 8 meeting. If the city receives more than three applications, a personnel committee will select three candidates for council review. When City Attorney Kurt Glaser noted that the new mayor needed to be on the personnel committee, council members remembered that Love was already an alternate member of that body.
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Now, the city has a new water tower to last a lifetime, a pavement management plan, better parks and roads, and a lot more homes and commercial development to build up a tax base, he said. Paar, who was involved in the Water Works site transitions, said he and his fellow council members grew throughout the process. “It’s about listening and making better decisions,” he said. “I absolutely loved representing the city as mayor and council member and hope I represented the city well — even if you didn’t vote for me.” After council adopted a resolution accepting Paar’s resignation, it unanimously appointed D. Love, the city’s vicemayor, to replace him. Love vacated his council seat and will serve the remainder of Paar’s term, which expires in January 2021. Paar thanked the council for appointing Love and described him as having been a calming presence on council. “I would like to see D. in a role like that for an extended period of time,” Councilman Russ Koski said.
Love was appointed to an open seat on the City Council 11 years ago when he was chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. “I interviewed, put a resume in and was selected following a tough process,” he said. “But it opened up an opportunity. I had run previously, but the appointment opportunity got me here, where I am now.” Shortly after taking the Oath of Office, Love thanked council members for their support and got to work running the rest of the meeting. After passing a resolution declaring a council vacancy
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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer conducted a routine traffic stop in the 7800 block of Lake Drive March 24. After investigating, the officer located suspected drugs. Criminal charges are pending. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 1400 block of Ash Street March 24 because the owner of the vehicle had a revoked license and the driver wasn't wearing a seat belt. The adult male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI and booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Officers took many suspicious activity reports from all over the city. • Officers responded to a water flow alarm at an apartment building in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 25 to find the sprinklers had been turned on. A juvenile male admitted to setting off the sprinklers. The incident is under investigation. • Police responded to a domestic situation in the city of Lino Lakes. Officers subsequently arrested an adult male for false imprisonment, interfering
with a 911 call and domestic assault. The male was booked into jail. • Officers responded to a theft from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive March 26. The officer discovered it was a robbery. Suspects were captured on surveillance video and the investigation is ongoing. • A male from the 500 block of Aqua Circle called in to report a theft from his roommate's vehicle in the driveway overnight March 26. The vehicle was unlocked in the driveway. Investigation is ongoing. • An officer was called to a business in the 7500 block of Lake Drive March 28 on the report of a possibly intoxicated male. The officer arrested the male for gross misdemeanor DUI. He was transported to jail, where he will be held pending charges. • Officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a business in the 2200 block of Cedar Street March 28. An officer learned from the reporting party that it was believed a male was going to steal the caller's catalytic
CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY FEBRUARY 10, 2020 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; February 10, 2020. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meetLQJ RI WKH 6FKRRO %RDUG WR RUGHU DW S P LQ WKH 'LVWULFW 2IÀFH %RDUG 5RRP 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Culp, Bettinger, ex-ofÀFLR 'LHW] .QLVHO\ 7LPP *XWKPXHOOHU 7KH IROORZLQJ 6FKRRO %RDUG 0HPEHU was absent: Wilson. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve WKH DJHQGD E\ &XOS VHFRQGHG E\ .QLVHO\ 9RWH PRWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 683(5,17(1'(17 5(3257 6. CONSENT ITEMS 6.1 Approval of Minutes. 6.2 Personnel: Retirements; Resignations; Terminations; Employment; Change in Employment; Leave of Absence. 6.3 $SSURYDO RI 0RQWKO\ 'LVEXUVHPHQWV )LHOG 7ULSV *LIWV WR WKH 'LVWULFW 6.6 Indian Ed Parent Committee Resolution. 6.7 Approval of American Indian Ed By-Laws for 2019-20. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as GHWDLOHG LQ WKH HQFORVXUHV E\ %HWWLQJHU VHFRQGHG E\ &XOS 9RWH PRtion carried unanimously. 7. CURRICULUM 7.1 2020-21 Open Enrollment Applications/Report – Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott JohnVRQ UHSRUWHG WKDW DV RI WKH -DQXDU\ VWDWXWRU\ GHDGOLQH DSSOLFDWLRQV ZHUH UHFHLYHG FRPSDUHG ZLWK QHZ VWXGHQWV IURP ODVW \HDU 1R 6FKRRO Board action was required. 8. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 8.1 Approval of Transportation Contract - The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the Pupil Transportation Agreement with Rehbein Transit Co., Inc. Motion to approve the Pupil Transportation Agreement with Rehbein 7UDQVLW &R ,QF E\ &XOS VHFRQGHG E\ 7LPP 9RWH PRWLRQ FDUULHG unanimously. 8.2 Approval of IT Renovation Bids - Motion by Timm, seconded by Culp to award the IT Renovation bid packages as follows: Work Scope 1 – *HQHUDO &RQVWUXFWLRQ WR 'HUDX &RQVWUXFWLRQ LQ WKH DPRXQW RI :RUN Scope 2 – Fire Protection to Dynamic Fire Protection in the amount of $8,600; Work Scope 3 – HVAC Piping and Ventilation decline all bids; Work Scope 4 – Electrical and Fire Alarm to Preferred Electric in the amount of $68,310. Vote: PRWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ $SSURYDO RI ,7 5HQRYDWLRQ 4XRWDWLRQ Motion to award the IT Renovation quotation for Work Scope 3 – HVAC Piping DQG 9HQWLODWLRQ WR 6HQWUD 6RWD 6KHHW 0HWDO ,QF LQ WKH DPRXQW RI E\ .QLVHO\ VHFRQGHG E\ %HWWLQJHU 9RWH PRWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ Administrative Assistant/Clerical Unit Contract Settlement - Motion to approve the Administrative Assistant/Clerical Unit Contract Settlement agreement by .QLVHO\ VHFRQGHG E\ &XOS 9RWH PRWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ 9. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS Adoption of Local Control Resolution - Motion to adopt the Local Control Resolution by Bettinger, seconded by Culp. Roll Call Vote ² $\HV *XWKPXHOOHU %HWWLQJHU &XOS .QLVHO\ 7LPP 1D\V 1RQH 0RWLRQ carried unanimously. 9.2 First Reading of Revised Policies – No School Board Action was required. 9.3 Revised 2020 Board Meeting Schedule - Motion to add a special meeting on March 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to approve bid packages for the CALC & Journey and PAC construction projects and to change the date for the August Regular Board Meeting to August 24, 2020 by Bettinger, VHFRQGHG E\ 7LPP 9RWH PRWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ 10. COMMUNICATION 10.1 CAEF. 11.2 MSBA. 11.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 11.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 11.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and event in the school district. 11.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 12. ADJOURN DW S P .DWKU\Q 7LPP 6FKRRO %RDUG &OHUN 0LQXWHV SUHpared by Jody Josephson. 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO
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January 30, 2020. The bid tabulations are included in board packets. Motion by Timm to award the High School and Middle School Performing Arts Center improvements bid packages as follows: Work Scope 1 – High School/Middle School PAC Improvements to Daley Electric, LLC. Base Bid in the amount of $OWHUQDWH LQ WKH DPRXQW RI $OWHUQDWH LQ WKH DPRXQW RI DQG $OWHUQDWH LQ WKH DPRXQW RI 'HFOLQH DOO ELGV IRU :RUN 6FRSH ² +LJK 6FKRRO 0RWRUL]HG 5LJJLQJ DQG :RUN 6FRSH ² +LJK 6FKRRO 2UFKHVWUD 6KHOO &HLOLQJ DQG /LJKWV 6HFRQGHG E\ :LOVRQ 9RWH PRWLRQ carried unanimously. 7. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Culp, seconded by .QLVHO\ 9RWH PRWLRQ FDUULHG XQDQLPRXVO\ $GMRXUQ DW S P .DWKryn Timm, School Board Clerk; Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson. 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO
CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION MARCH 2, 2020 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; March 2, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting of WKH 6FKRRO %RDUG WR RUGHU DW S P LQ WKH 'LVWULFW 2IÀFH %RDUG 5RRP 7KH IROORZLQJ PHPEHUV ZHUH SUHVHQW &XOS H[ RIÀFLR 'LHW] :LOVRQ .QLVHO\ Timm, Guthmueller. Member Bettinger was absent. Also present: Executive Directors Chaffey and Johnson, Directors Melde and Christensen. $12.$ COUNTY – BIRCH STREET UPDATE Anoka County Design Supervisor Jason Orcutt gave an update on the Birch Street project. 3. DISTRICT FINANCIAL PLAN Executive Director Chaffey shared the proposed 2020-2021 budget adjustments. The board will be asked to approve the 2020-2021 budget adjustments at the March 23 meeting. 4. ADVERTISING PLAN We are working on a plan to sell advertising packages. Our goal over the next year or two is to have a more solid picture of the plan and what monies it can generate. /21* 7(50 )$&,/,7,(6 ,'($6 We discussed the following future district long-term facility needs: Additional instruction space at Centerville, preschool VSDFH GLVWULFW RIÀFH QHHGV DQG DQ HQFORVHG 3K\VLFDO (GXFDWLRQ FODVVURRP 6. ADJOURN at 6:30 p.m. for the Special Board Meeting. 7. RECONVENE at 6:43 p.m. 8. ADJOURN DW S P .DWKU\Q 7LPP 6FKRRO %RDUG &OHUN Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson. 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO
CITY OF LEXINGTON ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LEXINGTON 2020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 7KH &LW\ RI /H[LQJWRQ ZLOO UHFHLYH DQG DFFHSW ELGV 21/< WKURXJK 4XHVW&'1 FRP YLD WKH RQOLQH HOHFWURQLF ELG VHUYLFH 4XHVWY%LG IRU WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ of Lexington 2020 Street Improvements until April 29, 2020 @ 11:00 a.m.. All bids will be downloaded and publicly read aloud at MSA Professional SerYLFHV ,QF 3ODWR %RXOHYDUG (DVW 6XLWH 6W 3DXO 01 DW that time. The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Mill Existing VXUIDFH 6< %LWXPLQRXV 3DWFKLQJ DQG %LWXPLQRXV 2YHUOD\ RI 7RQV Adjusting Manholes and Gate Valve Boxes and other ancillary items of work. 7KH %,'',1* '2&80(176 PD\ EH H[DPLQHG DW WKH RIÀFHV RI 06$ Professional Services, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota;and the City Of Lexington; Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http://www. msa-ps.com under Bidding. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn. com 4XHVW&'1 9ELG V\VWHP UHTXLUHV %LGGHUV WR SXUFKDVH %,'',1* '2&80(176 IURP 4XHVW&'1 <RX PD\ GRZQORDG WKH GLJLWDO SODQ GRFXPHQWV IRU E\ LQSXWWLQJ 4XHVW H%LG'RF RQ WKH ZHEVLWH¡V 3URMHFW 6HDUFK SDJH 3OHDVH FRQWDFW 4XHVW&'1 FRP DW RU LQIR#TXHVWFGQ com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. 1R SURSRVDO ZLOO EH DFFHSWHG XQOHVV DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FHUWLÀHG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG HTXDO WR DW OHDVW RI WKH DPRXQW ELG SD\DEOH WR WKH 2:1(5 DV D JXDUDQWHH WKDW LI WKH ELG LV DFFHSWHG WKH ELGGHU ZLOO H[HFXWH DQG ÀOH WKH SURSHU FRQWUDFW DQG ERQG ZLWKLQ GD\V DIWHU WKH DZDUG RI WKH FRQWUDFW %,''(5 LV UHTXLUHG WR GHOLYHU WKH RULJLQDO FHUWLÀHG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG ZLWKLQ WKH hours of bid opening to MSA Professional Services, Inc., Attn: Steve Winter, 3( 3ODWR %RXOHYDUG (DVW 6XLWH 6W 3DXO 01 7KH FHUWLÀHG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG ZLOO EH UHWXUQHG WR WKH ELGGHU DV VRRQ DV WKH FRQWUDFW LV VLJQHG DQG LI DIWHU GD\V WKH ELGGHU VKDOO IDLO WR GR VR WKH FHUWLÀHG FKHFN RU bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. No bid may be withdraw within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the City of Lexington. CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 60 Plato Blvd. East, Suite 140 6W 3DXO 01 Steve Winter, PE, P.E. 3XEOLVKHG WZR WLPHV LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO DQG 2020.
Circle Pines March 25. • Police were dispatched to a report of a domestic situation in Circle Pines March 25. An adult male was subsequently sent to the hospital via ambulance. • Officer responded to the city of Lexington March 26 on report of a possible domestic assault. Upon arrival, officers determined that there had been a mutual physical confrontation. Both parties were separated and did not want to pursue charges. • Police responded to the 9000 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington March 26 on a possible motor vehicle theft. Officers spoke with a man who said his 2008 Acura MDX had been taken without permission. Officers determined the vehicle had been taken by an ex-girlfriend. Officers left the woman a voicemail instructing her to return the vehicle that day. • Police responded to the 200 block of Little John Drive in Circle Pines March 27 for a stuck muskrat. The muskrat was saved.
CITY OF LEXINGTON ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given, the Lexington Planning & Zoning Commission will be taking comments and suggestions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) from May 1 through May 29, 2020. 'XH WR &RYLG SDQGHPLF DQG *RYHUQRU :DO] H[HFXWLYH RUGHU WR ´VKHOWHU in-place,� the Planning & Zoning Commission will not be holding a public hearing this year; however, anyone wishing to make a comment on the SWPPP is invited to provide written or verbal comments until 4:30 p.m. on May 29, 2020. Comments may be received via phone call, in person, written letter, email, or our Facebook page notice. Bill Petracek, City Administrator 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO
CITY OF LINO LAKES ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Assessment and &ODVVLÀFDWLRQ RI 3URSHUW\ This may affect your 2021 property tax payments. 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH %RDUG RI $SSHDO DQG (TXDOL]DWLRQ IRU WKH City of Lino Lakes shall meet on May 4, 2020, 6:00 p.m. The board meeting will not be held at City Hall but will be held on line. Information on how to access and participate in the meeting by telephone or computer will be on the meeting agenda and posted on the City website at least a week before the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether WD[DEOH SURSHUW\ LQ WKH MXULVGLFWLRQ KDV EHHQ SURSHUO\ YDOXHG DQG FODVVLÀHG E\ the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made. ,I \RX EHOLHYH WKH YDOXH RU FODVVLÀFDWLRQ RI \RXU SURSHUW\ LV LQFRUUHFW SOHDVH FRQWDFW \RXU DVVHVVRU¡V RIÀFH WR GLVFXVV \RXU FRQFHUQV ,I \RX DUH VWLOO QRW VDWLVÀHG ZLWK WKH YDOXDWLRQ RU FODVVLÀFDWLRQ DIWHU GLVFXVVLQJ LW ZLWK \RXU DVVHVVRU \RX PD\ DSSHDU EHIRUH WKH ORFDO ERDUG RI DSSHDO DQG HTXDOL]DWLRQ 7KH ERDUG VKDOO UHYLHZ WKH YDOXDWLRQ FODVVLÀFDWLRQ RU ERWK LI QHFHVVDU\ DQG shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board RI DSSHDO DQG HTXDOL]DWLRQ LV UHTXLUHG E\ ODZ EHIRUH DQ DSSHDO FDQ EH WDNHQ WR WKH FRXQW\ ERDUG RI DSSHDO DQG HTXDOL]DWLRQ Given under my hand this 30th day of March, 2020. Julianne Bartell, Clerk of City of Lino Lakes 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 02-PR-20-168 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY Estate of Gloria M. Teteak a/k/a Gloria Teteak, Decedent $ 3HWLWLRQ IRU 'HWHUPLQDWLRQ RI 'HVFHQW KDV EHHQ ÀOHG ZLWK WKLV &RXUW 7KH Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago leaving SURSHUW\ LQ 0LQQHVRWD DQG UHTXHVWV WKH SUREDWH RI 'HFHGHQW¡V ODVW :LOO DQG the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. $Q\ REMHFWLRQV WR WKH 3HWLWLRQ PXVW EH ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &RXUW SULRU WR RU UDLVHG DW WKH KHDULQJ ,I SURSHU DQG QR REMHFWLRQV DUH ÀOHG RU UDLVHG WKH 3HWLWLRQ PD\ be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on June 9, 2020, at 9:00 am., by this Court at the Anoka County Courthouse, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota. 1RWLFH VKDOO EH JLYHQ WR DOO LQWHUHVWHG SHUVRQV 0LQQ 6WDW † DQG SHUVRQV ZKR KDYH ÀOHG D GHPDQG IRU QRWLFH SXUVXDQW WR 0LQQHVRWD 6WDWXWHV 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. Dated: March 26, 2020 BY THE COURT .DULQ / 0F&DUWK\ -XGJH RI 'LVWULFW &RXUW Dated: March 26, 2020 /RUL 2¡%ULHQ &RXUW $GPLQLVWUDWRU Attorney for Petitioner William J. Fleming Fleming Law Firm, PLLC +LJKZD\ :KLWH %HDU /DNH 01 Attorney License No: 0343912 7HOHSKRQH )$; )$; (PDLO ELOO#à HPLQJRIÀFH FRP 3XEOLVKHG WZR WLPHV LQ WKH 4XDG &RPPXQLW\ 3UHVV RQ $SULO DQG 2020.
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1. Darth Vader was spotted wearing a “We Count” T-Shirt and encouraging Quad area residents to be counted in the 2020 Census. —Submitted
4. Centennial High School senior Abby Stoesz took another “first day of school” photo to commemorate her first day of distance learning March 30. —Dale Stoesz, submitted
2. Golden Lake Elementary’s mascot was spotted playing on the playground during a video sent out to students. —Submitted
5. Golden Lake Elementary Paraprofessional Stef Waldoch wanted her students to know she is thinking about them and missing them, so she made this tribute of hearts on her window. “Remember we are all in this together and we will all get through it together,” she said. — Submitted 6-7. Lino Lakes photographer LeAnn Michael spotted these two sandhill cranes near 12th Avenue and Birch Street in Lino Lakes April 1. She also spotted sidewalk chalk art while she was out and about. — LeAnn Michael, Submitted
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3. Local Scouts BSA Troop 65 held its first online meeting via videoconferencing. Ironically, the topic was Cyber Chip Award refresher, where Scouts learn “net” safety and “netiquette.” — Submitted