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Partnership provides safe rides home BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
among all of our Public Health Award winners is an unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of people in our community,” said Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. “Their willingness to take risks and try unconventional
LINO LAKES — The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department made 184 DWI arrests last year. In an effort to improve the safety of local roads, the department hopes to roll out a new Safe Ride Home program by May 1. “We do enforcement very well and do a lot of education, but we were looking for a way to acknowledge that some people fi nd themselves in a situation where they feel their only decision is a bad decision, and that is after they have been drinking, (when) they still drive because they don't have a way home,” said Director of Public Safety John Swenson. The department began doing research online and stumbled across Drink & Drive Intelligently (DDI). The company was started in 2005 by Brian Peters along with his friends Carl Blaske, Justin Leary and Bob Janisch. DDI, based out of Little Canada, offers its customers a ride home for not only their customer, but their customer's car. “One of the major reasons a person feels the need to drink and drive is to get their car home,” Peters said. The program will be available to customers who are using one of the 11 onsale liquor establishments in Lino Lakes. On Monday, April 16, the police department invited staff from those establishments to an informational meeting to learn more about the program and provide feedback. “This program is promoting safety on our roadways. The three legs of trying to make our roads safer are education, prevention and enforcement,” Swenson said. “In an ideal world, we would never have to make another DWI arrest because there are no
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Centennial High School junior Molly Nhean is pictured with Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. Nhean was presented with a Public Health Award for her efforts in raising awareness and ending dating, domestic and sexual violence at the Anoka County Board meeting April 10.
Centennial student recognized for efforts to end domestic violence BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
As a Centennial High School (CHS) junior, Molly Nhean has already dedicated her time, energy and talent to raising awareness and ending dating, domestic and sexual violence in schools and the community.
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recognized Nhean, as well as other individuals and groups who are improving public health in the county, with Public Health Awards at the board's April 10 meeting. “The common denominator
New owners put some love into Carbone's BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LEXINGTON — A duo, who together have 40 years of experience in the restaurant business, have taken over the Carbone's in Lexington. Co-owners Michael Slater, of Savage, and John Enzler, of Golden Valley,
officially closed on the sale last month and are excited to be a part of the Quad and surrounding communities. “It is a unique opportunity to be a part of the community out here. It is different in the (Twin) Cities, where there are 400 restaurants per square mile,” Slater explained. “I've been working on
the floor the past couple of weeks and I've seen so many new faces. Half of the staff knows these people by name.” Slater and Enzler grew up together in southwest Minneapolis and went to the same high school. “It has kind of been a lifelong dream of ours for the last 30 years to run our own
restaurant,” Enzler said. So when the Carbone's hit the market, the two jumped right in. Slater and Enzler worked together as general managers of the Ruby Tuesday chain of restaurants for 15 years. Together, the two SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS opened up 15-20 new stores The Carbone's in Lexington has two new owners, John across the country. It was Enzler (left), of Golden Valley, and Michael Slater, of SavSEE CARBONE’S, PAGE 14
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High school seniors partner to support homeless women BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
Two seniors at Centennial High School (CHS) have partnered to make an impact on the homeless population, particularly women. National Honor Society (NHS) members Brenna Lindblad and Rachel Garofalo came up with the idea for a feminine hygiene drive for their senior NHS project and are calling it “Take it to the Max.” Both were inducted into NHS last year. “I've always been really interested in women's activism and feminism,” Lindblad explained. “We wanted to raise awareness of an issue and break the taboo of having a period. It's a normal, healthy bodily function.” A huge issue in the homeless community is that many women do not
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Centennial High School seniors and National Honor Society members Brenna Lindblad (left) and Rachel Garofalo are hosting a feminine hygiene drive to help out women who are experiencing homelessness.
have access to adequate hygiene products. With their project, the two hope to make an impact and help to alleviate the
shortage of items such as pads, tampons and deodorant. “It is a necessity. Because we don't
usually think about it very often, it is not being addressed,” Lindblad said. From now through
May 1, there are donation boxes set up in both the CHS east and west offices. In addition, Lindblad and
Garofalo wanted to get girls sports teams involved in the effort. Unfortunately, items could not be donated at softball games due to the April weather. The next collection will be at the home track meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26. Monetary donations are also being accepted. After the drive is complete, Lindblad and Garofalo will bring the items to People Serving People in Minneapolis, which is the region's largest and most comprehensive family-focused homeless shelter. Their hope is not only to get participation from their peers, but also community members. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs. com.
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its April 19 meeting: • Held a board of review in regards to the city of Lexington and an appraisal of its housing and financial markets. According to the county assessor, the city is up 14 percent this year with regards to its housing market. With the recent apartment projects underway and soon to be finished, that percentage is expected to increase yet further. • Mayor Mark Kurth presented Centennial High School hockey player Travis Allen with an award for his recent display of outstanding sportsmanship. The moment that won him this award occurred during the recent Class 2A tournament game between Edina and Centennial. Though the game itself was a crushing loss for Centennial, and though many fights had already broken out on the ice, Centennial goalie Travis Allen made a show of good will and respect in a friendly exchange of the puck between him and an Edina defenseman. Kurth made it a point to recognize the gesture of Allen, though small, because it represented a commendable spirit. “You’re a good role model,” said Kurth, “and hopefully a bunch of kids see that and carry it forward.” • Approved the consent agenda, which included several claims and bills. • Approved a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note for the Lexington Apartments project on the Lovell building
site. In short, the authorization allows the building’s owners to make revenue from the lease of the building’s apartments. • Approved a memorandum of understanding for the Summer Fun Program. The memorandum clarifies the role of several local groups, including the Lino Lakes YMCA and Blaine Parks and Recreation, in providing services for programs this summer. • Approved a contract with Anoka County for a residential recycling program. • Approved a business license renewal for Lexington
After the regular meeting, the Lexington City Council held an open workshop with regards to these items: • Discussed quotes for fitness membership for Lexington Fire Department members. The Lexington Fire Department will be losing its current gym with the completion of recent real estate projects, and so the council is now searching for a new one for its firefighters to join. Though quotes were discussed from a number of local businesses, Kurth elected to go with an option of providing the firefighters credit for whichever gyms they chose individually. This will be presented at the next City Council meeting. • Discussed potential Fire Station upgrades. Expansion may be difficult, so the council is currently looking into a redesign of the interior space (if possible). • Discussed its new partnership with the Lino Lakes YMCA. The City Council is happy with its new partnership and it is looking forward to future joint activities. JOE MOLOHON | SUBMITTED
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Fire & Rescue Auxiliary Farmers Market. The farmers market, which operates on the plot of the future Lexington Apartments project, will operate under this license until shortly before the building opens. • Approved a request from Karner Blue Education Center to use Memorial Park for a Track & Field Day on May 17 (with make-up set for May 31, in the event of rain). The one-time use will not interfere with any agreements made with youth sports teams. • Approved the re-hire of public Wworks seasonal, part-time employee Mohamed Elsharkawy. This will be Elsharkawy’s third season with Lexington Public Works. • Councilman Kim DeVries made a point to compliment public works for handling the recent snowstorm well. The rest of the City Council agreed.
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Area composite squadron advances to national competition The Color Guard team from Anoka County Composite Squadron represented the Minnesota Wing at the Civil Air Patrol’s North Central Region Cadet Competition held April 13-15 at Camp Ashland, Nebraska. The competition consisted of a physical fitness test, written test, indoor and outdoor flag posting, team leadership
problem, speech presentation, quiz bowl and uniform inspection. Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Levi Voit, 2nd Lt. Carter Dahlstrom and 2nd Lt. Cameron Dahlstrom performed very well in the mile run, earning first, third and fourth places, respectively. Cadet Capt. Iva Hammitt came in with the top female time in the mile run. Voit also
earned the top written test score overall. Placing in either first or second in six categories earned the team first place overall. The team will advance to the national competition to be held in Ohio this summer. There will be 16 teams from around the nation, coming from as far as Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The winning team will receive the USAF
CHURCH BRIEFS Public P bli education d i graded d d
The state of public education will be examined at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Lifetree Café. The program, titled “Pass or Fail? The State of Education,” features fi lmed interviews with Nikhil Goyal, TED talk speaker and author of “One Size Does Not Fit All: A Student’s Assessment of School,” and Sajan George, the founder of Matchbook Learning, a school-turnaround organization.
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OBITUARY During the D i h session, i participants will discuss the current state of public education and what changes might improve the system for schools, parents and students. Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree Café is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-7515707 or lifetreecafecpmn@ gmail.com.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a rummage, bake and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28. The sale will feature clothing, household items, books, baked goods, plants, toys and more. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. For more information, contact 763-784-8417 or www. goodshepherdlink.org.
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grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of your choice.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Nature Play
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host Nature Play from 10-11:15 a.m. May 3 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Come see what all the buzz is about and explore our buggy world. Participants will go on a bug hunt together and hear a buggy story. They’ll play games and look for signs of spring in this fun morning adventure. The program is geared for 2-5-year olds who are accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. Cost is $3/child and $3/adult. To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
Public invited to Anoka County Law Day
The public is invited to attend Anoka County Law Day on Friday, April 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Anoka County Courthouse and Government Center, 2100 Third Ave., Anoka. The free event will celebrate the role of law in our society and aims to promote a deeper understanding of the legal profession. This year’s theme is “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom.” Law Day events include free legal clinics and assistance covering a variety of topics; courthouse tours; Q&A sessions with a district court judge; and Sheriff K-9 Unit demonstrations. Free clinics will include family law (divorce/custody/child support/paternity), driver's license, adult & juvenile expungements, conservators/guardianships/probate and civil law.
For more information about Anoka County Law Day, please go to www.mncourts.gov/anokalawday2018.
Raptors family program
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host a raptors family program from 1-2:30 p.m. April 28 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Learn more about these powerful hunters through fun and interactive activities. Participants will head out on a hike looking for these amazing birds and clues they leave behind. The program is best suited for ages 8 and up but all are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a registered adult. Advance registration is required. Cost is $5/person (ages 3 and under are free). To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
Lakes. During the class, attendees will learn some tips and tricks for taking great photos while out in nature. Equipment, photography principles and other techniques will be discussed. Please bring your preferred camera — all camera types are welcome. No experience is required for this program. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Advance registration is required. Cost is $5. To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
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Historic year
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hat a year! I could be referring to some of the historic precedents being set so far in 2018, but I think you would be hardpressed to find a year that more vividly illustrates the soaring highs and extreme depths of human existence than 1968. I recently attended the “1968” exhibit currently on display at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. The immersive and interactive exhibit is filled with multimedia displays that lead the viewer along a month by month timeline through the tumultuous year. At the start of the installation, a living room display with furniture from the era and colorful, Angle of kitschy artwork starkly contrasts with an early color television showView ing somber reports about the war in Vietnam. A display featuring a Paul Dols flag draped coffin and portion of a Huey helicopter (that local pilot and Vietnam War veteran Daryl LeMire helped restore) further elaborate on the conflict that was becoming an increasingly divisive issue. A section dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. plays audio and video clips illustrating his intelligence, dedication (and also his sense of humor) along with a portion of the final speech he gave in Memphis the night before he was assassinated — with all of its fiery passion and fevered emotion. I recently heard a radio interview featuring author Cornel West, who voiced the opinion that the way Martin Luther King Jr. is currently being remembered misses the importance of how truly radical his message and efforts were at the time. Minnesota politicians Hubert Humphrey (Vice President under Lyndon Johnson) and Senator Eugene McCarthy were both influential participants in the presidential election of 1968. Democratic nominee Humphrey ended up ultimately losing the election to Richard Nixon by a slim margin. With its use of audio and visual presentations and a variety of imagery, the exhibit conveys the high emotions of the time that are often missing in more conventional historic retellings. Following the June assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, a funeral train traveled from New York to Arlington National Cemetery. In a multimedia display set up to recreate the window of a passenger train, a series of images showing ordinary people lining the tracks to pay their last respects creates, perhaps unintentionally, one of the most visceral and compelling views back into time I’ve ever seen. The colorful and vibrant images look like they could have been taken last year but show, without any sense of self-consciousness, the cars, fashions and faces of the people — representing a remarkable cross section of society — expressing their collective sorrow during a dark time. An installation of an actual Apollo space capsule provides an example that the year did end on a hopeful note. The Apollo 8 trip to the moon in December allowed humans for the first time to see the Earth in its entirety from space. The famous Earthrise photo taken by the Apollo 8 astronauts, arguably one of the most influential images in history, is said to have inspired Earth Day. A couple of local anniversaries continue some of the hopeful legacies planted in 1968. For the last 50 years, The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, championed by Walter Mondale and Gaylord Nelson, has helped protect the St. Croix River (and others around the country) from urban development. Also, amidst all of the national turmoil back in 1968, a group of dedicated local artists created the foundation for what is now the White Bear Center for the Arts. In these chaotic and uncertain times, can the fact that some visionary and determined groups and individuals didn’t give up back in 1968 give us some hope for the future? Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.
Legislation shaping up
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t’s the final four – the last four weeks of the legislative session. What will be the final shape of legislation passed? School safety has been an all-consuming topic following the tragedy in Parkland, Florida. In Minnesota, we’ve been part of the intense national conversation on keeping students safe. Some of the discussion has focused on the Legislator divisive issue of firearms. MinneLingo sota actually has tighter laws than Linda Runbeck most states. Focusing on a comprehensive approach to school safety, we will enact solutions that are not only workable and necessary but have a realistic chance to be signed into law. The initiatives that my colleagues in the House and I are proposing enhance school security, address student mental health, and provide school districts with needed resources and the flexibility to use those resources. Because every school district is different, flexibility is important to allow schools the latitude to bring in counselors or other mental health support personnel as they see fit. In total, our proposal aims to authorize nearly $50 million on critically needed improvements, $25 million of which will come from the general fund with anoth-
er $25 million in bonding dollars for facility security upgrades. For “equity” districts, the bill proposes that new dollars be fully equalized. Another proposal on the table affects water usage in the 10 cities with wells within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake (Lino Lakes and Hugo are both impacted). It’s a bill that I and other local legislators believe is needed to “pause” the implementation of court orders that are confusing, overreaching and unvetted. The orders, issued in late January resulted from a lawsuit over lake levels in White Bear Lake, would ban residential watering of lawns and gardens in the 10 cities until lake levels reach 924 feet. In only 17 of the last 58 years would watering have been allowed had the ban existed then. The orders also cap water usage at 75 gallons per-capita per day, require a $650 million conversion to surface water instead of groundwater, limit new water permitting and more. The residential limit of 75 gallons per-capita per day would have unintended consequences, i.e., increased water consumption, not less. The reason, as city administrators point out, is that by default, more high-density housing and less single-family housing would be built. As advocates for our residents and cities, our duty as legislators in this instance is to make certain that a judge or court (a jury was even present) cannot usurp the legislative and executive branches
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Keep your food safe to eat
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he recent egg recall was a wake up call. Eggs are one of the most versatile, nutritious and widely consumed food item. Unfortunately, the egg recall was large and many people got sick. Food travels far these days, and many products under different names come from the same large production plants, which increases the number of people affected by contamination and a recall. A single product can contain ingredients from many different production sites, sometimes making it difficult to trace the source of contamination. Contamination can occur at multiple points along the path of a food before it gets to our table. Peanut butter, wheat flour, frozen fruit, melon, romaine are all foods that have been subject to contamination and recall recently. The FDA is limited in the oversight of food safety, leaving much of the responsibility to the consumer. While the food we bring into our home has the risk of being contaminated, there are several steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of developing a foodborne illness. These safe food
practices will allow us to continue to enjoy delicious food and be nourished. 1. Cook foods thoroughly and use a thermometer to check temperatures. Bringing a food to the recommended temperature is known as the “kill step.� Even if there is pathogenic bacteria present on or in the food item prior to cooking, if the food reaches the recomtemperatures Movers and mended prior to being conthe bacteria Shakers sumed, will die and not cause Megan Baumler illness. Do not consume undercooked foods, including over-easy eggs. 2. Foods that will be eaten raw (fruits and vegetables) should be washed thoroughly. Produce does not require a special wash — just plenty of water will eliminate any potential contaminants. 3. Prevent cross contamination by eliminating any contact between raw meats and foods that will not be cooked prior to eating. Prepare
“While the food we bring into our home has the risk of being contaminated, there are several steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of developing a foodborne illness.� meats and poultry in a separate area or on a separate cutting board, and wash area and tools thoroughly with soap and hot water immediately after preparation. Anything that comes into contact with the raw meat or poultry, such as a spoon, bowl, counter or hands, must be washed before touching anything else. 4. Wash hands and forearms with hot soapy water for 20 seconds, and dry thoroughly prior to working with food. If you have cuts or scrapes on your hands, use gloves, or do not participate in food preparation. Cuts or open wounds easily become infected with stapholococcus aureas, which can contaminate food. Do not touch your face or hair while participating in food prep. Wash hands frequently and most especially after using the bathroom. 5. Do not consume food that has been between 40-140 degrees Fahrenheit (“the danger zone�) for more than 2 hours. At this temperature for
this duration of time, bacteria present in the food can multiply to an extent that if consumed, would make a person sick. While throwing out food can be painful, it is not nearly as painful as food poisoning can be. It is not worth the risk. 6. Follow directions exactly when canning foods at home, and only consume home canned gifted foods if you trust that the giver followed safe canning practices. The University of Minnesota Food Safety Extension has excellent modules on home canning and food safety that are short and easy to understand. Use these safe practices and enjoy the simple pleasure of food. Megan Baumler, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian, adjunct professor, teaches clinical nutrition at the University of Minnesota and lives in White Bear Lake.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Don't replace what isn't broken
The Lino Lakes City Council obviously didn't do any research before deciding they needed $500 annually to upgrade their tablet or laptop. My company has a replacement program where they replace our laptops every FOUR years for laptops we use nine to 10 hours a day with constant use. So why City Council members need to replace their tablet or laptop that gets occasional use every single year or even every two years is beyond me. I can't imagine that you do more than respond to emails and review the city website and meeting materials. If computer programmers, system analysts and vice presidents of a large company don't need to replace their laptops annually, i just can't imagine why city staff or council members would need to. Perhaps it is time you took
a closer look at how you are spending taxpayer dollars and come up with a formal replacement plan. Perhaps it’s time to review other frivolous spending, too. I hope to see news of a formal plan being put in place that is more frugal. The city website is fine as is. It meets our needs. Don’t waste money replacing what isn’t broken. Please cut taxes if you have excess money.
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We have gone down this road before, is it deja vu? Let me explain. I have been following the recent coverage in the Quad Press regarding Rice Lake Elementary’s playground improvement and its overture to the Lino Lakes City Council to partner in the process. On two different occasions in the past 20 years, Golden Lake Elementary underwent the same process to replace or improve an aging playground at our school. They reached out to the city of Circle Pines in an effort to work together to improve our community playground.
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I support the Quad Community Press with an annual subscription. It is the only local paper that covers our city meetings with an attentive, truth-seeking reporter. Shannon Granholm is a great asset for our community. Paying for the “free paper� subscription is one way to promote a local news reporter covering our community.
Throughout the entire process, Mayor Dave Bartholomay, the City Council and the Park Board were willing participants with our school and the PTA to design, build and fund our project. The funding was a collaborative effort using dedicated park funds from the city of Circle Pines, PTA fundraising proceeds and school funds, and leveraging an awesome group of volunteers from Boston Scientific with the installation in May 2014. In the initial playground collaboration 15 years ago, our student council presented design options to the city’s Park Board, which led to professional and courteous questions by the park board members to the students and school staff about the designs, cost and other aspects of the project. These same students learned about the mechanisms of city government by attending a City Council meeting to see the passage of
the project proposal. It was an informative and educational process for our students to be part of. Why? Because it highlighted and exposed what local governance should look like: true leadership that embodies collaboration, partnerships and building a better community together. Mayor Dave realizes the benefit of a shared vision and he is an energetic and enthusiastic supporter of city/school initiatives that make our community better. This leads back to our current unsustainable model of governance in Lino Lakes. If the current model of cantankerous relationships is not achieving the desired results, maybe Mayor Reinert could take a look at how a fellow mayor’s model of relationship-building and shared vision is working next door in Circle Pines ‌ I would. Eric Nelson Lino Lakes
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QUAD AREA EVENTS ANOKA COUNTY LAW DAY
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 27 Where: Anoka County Courthouse and Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka Details: Event includes free legal clinic and assistance covering a variety of topics; courthouse tours; Q & A sessions with a district court judge; and sheriff K-9 unit demonstrations. Contact: mncourts. gov/anokalawday2018
LOWERING YOUR SICK DAYS
When: 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, April 27 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Discuss strategies to generate more energy with Dr. Tyler of Northern Chiropractic & Wellness. $8/person includes lunch. Contact:651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: More than 20 local vendors showcasing unique items and baked goods. Contact: 651-784-7667 or gum.church
RAPTORS FAMILY PROGRAM
When: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about raptors through interactive activities and go on a hike to see clues they have left behind. All ages; 8 and up is recommended. $5/ person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.
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INTRO TO NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join a local photographer to learn the tips and tricks for taking photos in nature, including a discussion of equipment, then practice skills outdoors. No experience necessary, children must be accomanied by an adult. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion, 7731 Lake Dr. Details: 10 games. Packs $20; 10 per pack, 6 faces. Contact: 651-783-0055
LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE
When: 6:30 p.m. meeting; 7:30 p.m. reception, Tuesday, May 1 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall Community Room, 620 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Learn to speak effectively, conduct meetings and to lead, delegate and motivate. Meetings open to all and guest welcome. Contact: 763-2050189 or linolakes. toastmastersclubs.org
NATURE PLAY
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 can get outside, play games and look for signs of spring. Registration required. $3/child and adult. Theme is “Busy
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LINO LAKES SPRING RECYCLING DAY
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 5 Where: 1189 Main St. Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics. Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
MADONNA LUNCHEON
When: Noon Monday, May 7 Where: St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville Details: “500” cards and cribbage following lunch. $10; tickets available at the door. Men and women welcome. Contact: 651-429-7937
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BIRD WALK SERIES
When: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join an experienced birder on a walk to see and hear 20-60 species of birds. All birding abilities welcome; binoculars provided. $5/person, registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
DEMENTIA FRIENDS
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the five key messages about dementia and how to support people living with it through this one hour informational session. Refreshments follow discussion. Contact: 651-270-8655 or valeriebenedix@ gmail.com
PARKS EXPLORATION SERIES
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 12 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Part of a series to explore Anoka County Parks. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturdays, May 12 & 26 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $20/Y members; $25/ non-members. See early bird pricing specials. Registration required.
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MINNESOTA TOPS CHAPTER 1126 LINO LAKES
When: 8:30-10 a.m. Thursdays Where: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Room 23, 171 Elm St., Lino BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Lakes Details: Lose weight Tuesdays with portion control. Where: Centennial Local chapter of TOPS Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines (Take Off Pounds Details: Stories, songs Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly and fingerplays for children birth-24 months meetings. Contact: 651-483-6340 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-324-1540: anokacountylibrary.org MINNESOTA TOPS
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: 763-324-1540: anokacountylibrary.org
FAMILY STORYTIME
When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org
CHAPTER 1722 LEXINGTON
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lexington City Hall, community room, 9180 Lexington Ave. N. Details: Lose weight with portion control. Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings. Contact: 763-780-8270
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY VIETNAM WAR 360
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Where: Bayport American Legion, 263 Third St. N. Details: Community conversation that exLINO LAKES plores the Vietnam War TOASTMASTERS and its legacy, featurWhen: 6:30-8 p.m. ing four speakers with Tuesdays different experiences. Where: Lino Lakes Representatives from City Hall, Council Veteran’s Services will Workroom, 600 Town be on hand to answer Center Pkwy. questions. Part of TPT’s Details: A great ongoing “Minnesota way for people of all Remembers Vietnam” backgrounds to learn to speak, conduct meetings, initiative. Contact: mnvietnam. manage people and lead, org delegate and motivate.
FAKE, FACT OR FICTION?
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn some proven tips and tricks to separate facts, fiction and fakes in the news media. Adults and teens welcome; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or wascolib.org
HALF MOON RISING: SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
When: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Where: Ziggy’s, 132 Main St. S., Stillwater Details: April 18 event features local songwriters Sarah Morris, Lars Carlson and Tony Cuchetti will talk “in-the-round” about their work and what draws inspiration for their music; Paul Mayasich will join on lead guitar. April 25 event features Katy Vernon, Ross William Perry and Nici Peper. Contact: facebook. com/events/ 1600735783375648
FRAUD PREVENTION WORKSHOP
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26 Where: Normandy Park Senior Center, 2482 County Road F, White Bear Lake Details: Hear officers discuss real life examples of scams against seniors, fi nancial scams and fraud, web-based scams and more. Free and all ages welcome. Contact: whitebear lake.org
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PEDAL TO D.C.: BOOK TOUR TO SAVE THE BOUNDARY WATERS
When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 27 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Grand Marais-based authors Amy and Dave Freeman make a tour stop to bring renewed awareness of the efforts to protect the Boundary Waters from proposed mines and support their criticallyacclaimed book “A Year in the Wilderness.” Contact: savethe boundarywaters.org/ PedaltoDC
‘CINDERELLA’ BALLET
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 27; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: St. Croix Ballet performs a musical story of goodness and love. Contact: 651-439-2820 orstcroixballet.com
AQUA FAIR
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Saturday, April 28 Where: Otter Lake Elementary, 1401 County Road H2, White Bear Township Details: Learn about water conservation and participate in the Walk for Water. Discounted rain barrels for sale. Contact: race2reduce. org/aqua-fair-2018
LILIES: HOW TO PLANT, GROW AND CARE FOR LILY FLOWERS
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to grow and care for lilies with a Washington County Master Gardener. Contact: 6510275-7300 or washcolib.org
RITE OF SPRING
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Hands-on workshops, activities for children and information stations. Free recycling of household hazardous waste and document shredding onsite 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
7TH ANNUAL THOMAS GAMBONI MEMORIAL SHOOT
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association, 6557 125th St. N., Hugo Details: Fundraising event benefitting local high school shooting sports teams. Lunch, shooting games, archery competition. Participants bring fi rearms and ammunition. Contact: 651-402-0921 or mahtomeditrap@ gmail.com
MUSICAL MYTHS & LEGENDS
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills Details: Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band performs their spring concert. Tickets $10 from a band member or $13 online, at the door, at Shoreview City Hall, or the Bethel Box Office. Contact: 651-470-5625 or www.snlvb.com
VALLEY CHAMBER CHORALE: ‘THE FABRIC OF WAR AND PEACE’
When: Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Where: Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater Details: Multi-course tea and program by the Minnesota Historical Society. Reservations required. Contact: co. washington.mn.us
NYFS LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 Where: Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham St., Roseville Details: Guest speaker is John Noltner, creator of a multimedia arts project built around the simple question, “What Does Peace Mean to You?” Free to attend, but donations encouraged. RSVP. Contact: 651-379-3422 or nyfs.org
AN EVENING WITH LUIS ALBERTO URREA
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Author of “Into the Beautiful North” will talk with Krista Tippett as part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley program. Event also features the La Luchadora screen printing cart and attendees will walk away with a keepsake poster. Free, but reservations required. Contact: 651-430-1465 or artreachstcroix.org
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Ave., White Bear Lake Details: All-youcan-eat pancakes and sausage. Adults $8 in advance or $9 at the door; kids 6-12 $5; 5 and under free. Take out available.
LET’S SING SOME BARBERSHOP WITH LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS
When: 7-8 p.m.Tuesdays, May 8, 15, & 22 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details:Learn to sing barbershop with a group of women of all ages from Washington, Ramsey and Anoka Counties. Free and participants invited to bring a friend. Contact: 651-323-7877; lakecountrychorus.org
TOGETHER WITH YOU LUNCHEON
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 Where: Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 4940 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake Details: Fundraising luncheon to support Northeast Residence programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Free to attend; RSVP online. Contact: nerinc.org
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING
When: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Road, North Oaks Details: Topic is “Interview of a Local City Mayor or Manager.” Public welcome. Contact: 651-493-0686
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Wednesday, May 9 Where: Vadnais Heights Fire Dept. North Station, 655 Co. Road F Details: Free workshop to learn new landscaping strategies and help improve the watershed. Instucton, examples and practical tools provided. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/events
HEART 4 ART
When: 8-9 a.m.; noon-1 p.m.; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. (social hour at 5:30) Thursday, May 10 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Most important annual fundraiser for the White Bear Center for the Arts. Choose to attend among three available times. Free to attend. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
3SEAMS 5K RUN AND WALK
When: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 12 Where: West Park, 2350 11th St., White Bear Lake Details: Registration $25; all ages welcome. Event benefits 3seams, a social enterprise dedicated to fighting issues of poverty and human trafficking through job creation. Contact: https:// runsignup.com/race/ mn/
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Three days shoveling snow leads to one much-needed tennis match BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
After three days of shoveling to clear four of their eight courts, the Centennial Cougars hosted a tennis match Friday and beat Osseo 5-2. About 50 players, coaches and parents descended upon the courts for 1 1/2 to two hours each day with shovels, snow blowers, wheelbarrows and carts, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, said coach Dan Haertl. “We worked extremely
hard clearing off the four courts,” reports Haertl. “Our plan was to get four courts ready so we could play on Friday. It worked. The kids needed that.” The match longer than usual with action in two shifts because half the courts were left unplayable. The April record of 25 inches of snow in Minnesota has limited Centennial to five practices. Three dual meets (two of them conference) and a Burnsville tournament have been called off. They did get one previous match in,
between snowstorms, beating Park Center 5-2 on April 12 on the Pirates’ courts. “We hope to get all our (upcoming) matches in .... somehow,” Haertl said. Winning against Osseo were Jake Parsons at 1-singles, Justin Bailey at 3-singles and all three doubles teams: Tristan Johnson/Travis Allen, Nate Zola/Connor Johnson and Parry Paraschou/Cole Leonard, at 1-2-3, respectively. The lineup also had Jake Tufte at 2-singles and Connor Maloney at 4-singles.
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This April’s record-setting 25 inches of snowfall is a major blow to any spring sport, but especially golf. “Our golf revenue is going to be way behind before we are able to open the course,” acknowledged Chris Bettinger, golf operations supervisor of Chomonix Golf Course in Lino Lakes. “Leagues were scheduled to start on April 16, and we’ve already cancelled one tournament, with others coming up soon. We will need a record summer to make up for this,” he said. Bettinger was asked if this year will set a dubious record for latest opening. ‘That won’t be a record for Chomonix Golf Course, because of the old days when it would flood in the spring,” he said. “But it will be a personal record. In my 23 years of managing a golf course, the latest open-
ing was 2013, when we opened on April 30.” But even in 2013, he recalls, the driving range was open, off-and-on, between snow storms. “This year, it’s been nothing but winter,” he said. One tiny bright spot: to combat flooding, Chomonix has significantly upgraded its drainage system in recent years. “We are unsure how the course will handle all the moisture, but we know it will be better than it would’ve been 10 years ago,” he explained. Meanwhile, the Centennial High School golf teams are in limbo, hitting indoors when they can, with at last three weeks of a two-month season already gone. Nick Huffman, who coaches the Cougar boys, is also the Chomonix teaching pro. Girls coach Mary Erickson reported that “all is going well for the Centennial girls golf team, even though everyone wishes they could be outside.”
Brady Partington scored with one second on the clock to give the Centennial lacrosse team an 11-10 win over Andover on April 18. That game-winner, cutting through the middle of the defense, was the senior attacker’s fifth goal of the match. Parington has eight goals in two games for the Cougars (1-1). Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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MOLLY NHEAN: Centennial junior finds healing in sharing her story FROM PAGE 1
approaches to public health challenges is yielding impressive results. All of us are reaping the benefits of their efforts.” Nhean's passion for raising awareness about dating violence and advocating for survivors stems from her own traumatic experience as a young girl. From the time when she was in third grade through fi fth grade, Nhean was repeatedly raped by her stepfather. “I had no idea what was going on. I questioned myself and wondered if it was legal, not legal, if this was normal,” she recalled. Eventually Nhean said she got sick of it and made the decision to speak up to her mother about what was happening. “I was scared to think about him coming and finding me. That's the main reason why it took me so long to say something; I didn't know if he was going to hurt my mom or my younger sister.” Her stepfather was sentenced to 12 years in prison and will be released soon with eight years of probation. Nhean's mother reached out for help and Nhean started talking to a counselor at school and a therapist. “It was definitely a hard time, because I didn't know anyone else who had
gone through that, and I felt like I was different, always lonely and couldn't relate to other people,” she explained. “During that traumatic time I had to get myself together. I had a lot of supportive people surrounding me, and my mom and my counselor helped me to understand that it wasn't my fault.” For many years Nhean kept quiet about what had happened to her, because in her family's Cambodian culture, women are supposed to keep quiet and not share their stories of abuse. In eighth grade, Nhean told her friends what had happened to her. “I was really happy that I did, because they were really accepting and they understood. They were friends who had met him, so they were confused, shocked and surprised,” she said. Later she wrote an essay about her experience and bravely shared her story with her class. “My freshman year in high school I started to really understand that I am not ashamed of what happened and started speaking out,” she said. “I realized the more I shared my story, it helped me heal. Speaking out is my way of recognizing that it happened, but I am okay and I am a survivor.” After joining a support group at CHS, Nhean was introduced to advocates from Alexandra House.
“It was definitely a hard time, because I didn’t know anyone else who had gone through that, and I felt like I was different, always lonely and couldn’t relate to other people.” Molly Nhean Centennial High School junior
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Last year she joined Alexandra's Youth Advisory Council, where she and other youth helped out at awareness events and spoke to legislators about the issues facing domestic/sexual violence victims. Due to low participation, Alexandra House's Youth Advisory Council was cancelled, so Nhean joined the Minnesota Coalition of Battered Women. She has since bravely shared her story at various events and also at the Anoka County Courthouse and Capitol.
Nhean was not expecting the award, as she didn't know she was nominated. Nhean wants people to know, “There are so many victims and survivors out there. No matter the things you have to go through, there will be support. There will always be hope and things will get better,” she said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
STUDENT NEWS Home-schooled senior Emily Parker, from Lino Lakes, capped a busy weekend of competition in Indianapolis by earning a $16,000 college scholarship and second place in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Emily is the daughter of John and Mersini Parker. Emily prepared oration was titled “The America we are meant to be.” She was sponsored by American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes. In her prepared oration, Emily compared the philosophies of those who interpret the Constitution as a living document with those who believe in original intent.
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“This is huge, because the cost of a DWI is astronomical. It will be great for local bars and restaurants to be able to get their consumers home safely. They can feel safe to stay and have that extra beer,” she said. “I would say nine times out of 10 that is why people drink and drive, not because they love to do it, but because they don't want to leave their car.” Joe Beres, general manager of HammerHeart Brewing, is also excited about the program. “Keeping people safe and sound for such a low cost is fantastic. We tend to have very responsible customers that keep an eye on their intoxication and the bartenders do too, but there is always that possibility that you cross that line,” he said. “To be able to have a really easily available ride home not only for yourself, but for your vehicle, is just fantastic.” For more information about DDI, visit youdrinkwedrive.org.
partnership with DDI for $20 off vouchers for customers who are being picked up at a local onsale liquor establishment, bringing the fee down to $27 for up to three miles. DDI then submits the vouchers to the police department to be refunded using DWI forfeiture funds. Half, or $10, will be funded by the police department and $10 by DDI. No general fund dollars are being spent on the program. Megan Causey, assistant general manager of the Tavern on Main, thinks the program is a great idea. “I think it is a great way for the police force to be representing themselves in a way that they want to help people get home safe rather than tracking people down,” she said. “I think the perception is that they are out there looking for people, not that they want to get everybody home safely.” Tavern on Main currently offers its customers free rides home, but only on Saturdays. An advantage of the DDI partnership is that the business operates seven days a week, weather permitting.
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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers located a broken window at a home under construction, located in the 6600 block of Enid Trail April 10. The investigation is pending. • Officers were dispatched to a report of a damage to property in the 7200 block of Savanna Court April 10. The victim subsequently did not want to charge the potential suspect. • Officers responded to a report of a male who received a threat of assault from another male in the 7200 block of Savanna Court April 10. The suspect didn't show up, and a request to arrest the suspect was made. A female suspect was also cited for fi fth-degree assault from a previous call at the same residence. • An officer responded to a call of harassing phone calls being made to a local business in the 6800 block of Lake Drive April 11. The caller was contacted and advised to stop.
• A male was stopped for an equipment violation in the 800 block of I-35W April 12. He was subsequently cited for possession of over 1.4 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle. • While working a joint DWI task force, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Restwood Road and Lake Drive in Lexington April 13. A female driver was arrested for DWI. She was released to a sober party with a citation. • An officer took a vehicle theft report from the 7600 block of Village Drive April 13. The next day another local agency recovered the stolen vehicle. The suspects have been identified and the investigation is pending. • Officers responded to a vehicle rollover crash in the 6200 block of I-35E April 14. There were no injuries. • Officers responded to medical situation in the 7900 block of Highland Drive April 14. An adult male was subsequently charged with possession of a
controlled substance. • Officers investigated a two-vehicle property damage crash in the area of Ware Road and Birch Street April 14. After the investigation, a 44-year-old male was arrested for thirddegree DWI. • Officers responded to a public assist call in the 200 block of Main Street April 14. The driver was disabled, stuck inside his vehicle and the vehicle was in a deep snow ditch. The driver was assisted out of the vehicle and brought home. • An officer observed a vehicle stuck in the snow in the area of Cedar Street and Otter Lake Road April 15. The male
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their job to come in before the restaurant opened and hire all the staff, train managers and then move on to another location. The thing that really stuck out to them about this Carbone's was its uniqueness. “The real estate is neat, but it also has that nice balance; this is a place where you can bring your date, your girlfriends, your buddies, your kids and sports teams. To find that balance in one place is tough,” Slater said. “You are right in the middle of the city, but you wouldn't know it; we've got 100-year-old trees sitting right outside the window and you can sit outside on the deck and catch some rays.” Enzler loved the Minnesota cabin feel. “It sets us apart from everybody else. We appeal and cater to everybody,” he said. One of the biggest changes customers will notice under the new ownership is the menu. In the coming weeks, a new menu will be rolled out. “We are working on revamping our menu. We are not touching the pizzas; the pizzas couldn't be better here. We are looking at items that will set us apart from other places,” Slater said. “We want to be a value for people. We don't need to charge more to get a better product, it is just how you buy and how you piece your menu together.” Some items to look forward to will include a new specialty burger that is made up of 70 percent ground chuck and 30 percent brisket, made-from-scratch lasagna and
chicken wings. “We want people to know that we are not just an Italian restaurant. We want to have different options for people, whether it’s a burger or a salad, and we are looking at featuring some items like smoked ribs or pulled pork,” Enzler said. In addition to not increasing prices, the two said they are actually planning to lower some of the pizza prices. The new owners are also looking into making infrastructure improvements, including remodeling the bathrooms, sprucing up the deck/patio and expanding the bar. The bar expansion is currently being designed and will have to be approved by the city. The plan is to create more of an open feel while adding more seating. “We just want to be a part of this community. We want to create some great jobs for some people and we want people to have a great experience here,” Slater said. “Anybody can come here and have a good time. It is not going to a bar or a nightclub and doing shots all night long. It's just hanging out and relaxing.” Customers will notice more local décor hanging on the walls, including jerseys from area high schools. There will also be some technology upgrades. The servers and delivery drivers can put their orders in on iPads and a few televisions have been added. Both gentleman had nothing but nice things to say about their experience in working with the city. “Working with City Hall has been an absolute dream. They have been so welcoming to us as new owners,” Slater said. “The
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ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA OPEN HOUSE NOTICE PROPOSED SINGLE TRACK BIKE TRAIL AT RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES PARK RESERVE The County of Anoka will hold a public open house on May 8, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038 to receive public input on a proposed single-track mountain/fat-tire bike trail in the southern portion of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Anyone interested in learning more about the trail or wanting to offer input on the design plan is invited to attend the open house. For more information on the trail plan, or for those who have comments, but cannot attend the open house, please contact Karen Blaska, Park Planner via telephone at 763-3243412 or e-mail at karen.blaska@co.anoka.mn.us, or go online to: https://www. anokacounty.us/2932/Plan-Your-Parks. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • The vacation of all of the drainage and utility easements lying over, under, and across Outlot B, as created and dedicated in the plat of NORTHPOINTE 5TH ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota. For further information regarding this item, please contact Diane Hankee, City Engineer, at 651-982-2430. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding this item will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: Property Address: 405, 415, 435, and 465 Ash St, Lino Lakes, MN 55126 PIN#: 32-31-22-33-0005, 32-31-22-33-0006, 32-31-2233-0004, 32-31-22-33-0002 Land Use Application: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Change the Utility Staging Map from Stage 2A (2020-2025) to Stage 1B (2015-2020) For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Engineer, Diane Hankee, at 651-982-2430. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 24, 2018.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Amend Chapter 1007 to establish private Air Park accessory building access and lot performance standards. For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 24, 2018.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on May 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Saddle Club Fourth Addition, PIN 28-31-22-33-0012 o PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for an 8 lot residential development o Rezoning from R-1, Single Family Residential to PUD, Planned Unit Development For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 24, 2018.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on May 9, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow for Community Solar Gardens For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special
accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 24, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-17-655 AMENDED NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL (NON-EXEMPT ESTATE) In Re: Estate of ROGER JOHN ANDERT, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal summary assignment or distribution and formal probate of will of decedent’s non-exempt estate. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the decedent’s estate will be summarily assigned and distributed to all persons entitled to the assets of the decedent’s estate. BY THE COURT Dated: April 4, 2018 Daniel O’Fallon, Judge of District Court Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Stevens Law, P.L.L.C. Scott E. Stevens MN# 0270945 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 1160 Bloomington, MN 55435 Telephone: 952-886-7418 Facsimile: 952-886-7501 E-mail: scott@stevenslawpllc.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 17 and 24, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-161 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Floyd Hippie, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated Sept. 23, 2008 has been filed with the Registrar.The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Nicole Javanne Hippie, whose address is 23492 235th Lane NW, St. Francis, MN 55070, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: March 20, 2018 Karol Bennett, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Applicant: Nicole Javanne Hippie 23492 235th Lane NW Saint Francis, MN 55070 nhippie@gmail.com (763) 226-0740 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-146 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip O. Lewis, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the Decedent’s Will dated July 14, 1987, Codicil dated April 11, 2017, and Separate Writing pursuant to Minn. Stat. §524.2-513, and for the appointment of G. Philip Lewis, whose address is 11131 Vessey Circle, Bloomington, MN 55437 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts to administer the Decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that , subject to Minn. Stat. §524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 13, 2018 Sean C. Gibbs, Judge of District Court Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner: Davern McLeod & Nostdahl LLP Stuart R. Nostdahl (#388427) 310 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 5010 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Telephone: (612) 206-3757 Facsimile: (612) 206-3757 Email: stuart.nostdahl@davernlaw.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
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COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-183 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia R. Bourdeaux, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated May 23, 2013 has been filed with the Registrar.The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Suzanne C. Richart, whose address is 23633 Dakotah St. NW NW, St. Francis, MN 55070, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 13, 2018 Peggy Zdon, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Joseph A. Field FIELD LAW, P.A. 2006 First Ave. N, Suite 206 Anoka, MN 55303 Attorney License No: 018519X Telephone: (763) 427-9066 FAX: (763) 231-5601 Email: jfield@jfieldlaw.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-157 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gladys Arline Reynolds, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated June 15, 2007 has been filed with the Registrar.The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Arlene Dahlgren, whose address is 2392 Broken Tree Rd., Happy Jack, Arizona, 86024, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 13, 2018 Peggy Zdon, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Joseph A. Field FIELD LAW, P.A. 2006 First Ave. N, Suite 206 Anoka, MN 55303 Attorney License No: 018519X Telephone: (763) 427-9066 FAX: (763) 231-5601 Email: jfield@jfieldlaw.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-212 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Estate of Philip Bruce Jarvi, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Andrea Raedel, whose address is 1919 140th Avenue NW, Andover, MN 55304, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 17, 2018 Peggy Zdon, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant: Marcus L. Urlaub Monroe Moxness Berg PA 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Attorney License No.: 395712 Telephone: (952) 885-5999 FAX: (952) 885-5969 Email: murlaub@mmblawfirm.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 24 and May 1, 2018.
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Green has new meaning at floral shop BY SARA MARIE MOORE SHOREVIEW EDITOR
At Hummingbird Floral and Gifts, where designers surrounded by flowers and greens create beautiful arrangements, the word green has new implications. About 80 percent of the shop’s waste previously thrown away, including flower stems left over from cuttings for arrangements, was actually compostable, said Lugene Olson, owner and designer. The shop has gone from throwing everything away to recycling almost everything. Through a recycling grant received from Ramsey County through the Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation in 2016, the shop implemented a recycling program that is unique in the floral industry, Olson said. “Really understanding how much you can really recycle is amazing,” she noted. “Lit-
erally in one week, we went from being a mass garbage producer to two trash cans per week.” If Styrofoam could be recycled, she added, the trash would not even fill one can. The compostable material now fills a large dumpster that is taken by Aspen Waste to a compost site in Ramsey County. Another dumpster gets filled with cardboard and other paper products. Beside floral designers in the shop are large cans designated now solely for extra greenery to be composted. Designer Debbie Wismer, of Lino Lakes, said she fills the can multiple times a day. It used to be thrown away. “There was nothing else to do with it,” she remembered. The grant from Waste Wise helped the shop get started on creating its own recycling program. It provided funds to build an enclosure for the recycling dumpsters, training and bins
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for inside the shop. A side benefit is the shop saves money with cheaper fees for recycling collection than garbage collection. “My goal really was to be more green-friendly,” Olson noted. “It was a win-win.” What the floral shop is doing has become the ambition of other florists she’s told about it. “A lot of florists I know don’t do this,” she said.
Organic, green floral arrangements
Going green with the new recycling program was an extension of the shop’s underlying organic values, Olson explained. The shop buys vases from thrift stores to reuse them and encourages customers to bring in their own favorite vase when ordering a custom arrangement. If customers donate a box of used vases, they receive free flowers. The shop also uses recycled newspaper in the box given to customers that balances the floral arrangement until it gets home. The arrangements also have an “organic” flair in that designers use a lot of greenery to complement the fl owers. “We love greens,” Olson said, pointing out an arrangement Wismer was working on. Designers also like to use twigs and branches. Olson buys many of the flowers she sells directly from farmers in the Midwest from late spring to fall, such as delphiniums, lilies, marigolds, sunflowers and zinnias. At Prairie Garden
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Hummingbird Floral and Gifts Owner and Designer Lugene Olson, of North Oaks, said the shop’s compostable waste, such as flower stems, is now composted instead of thrown away, reducing waste by 80 percent.
Farm in Starbuck, Minnesota, flowers are grown from seed in a heated greenhouse beginning in December and then transplanted to fields or shaded tunnels, said Doug Trott, a former Shoreview resident who started the farm with his wife Robin in 2010. The farm is the second-largest flower grower in Minnesota and grows over 200 varieties of fl owers and foliage. Three days a week, fresh cut flowers are delivered in a van to florists and wedding designers in the Twin Cities, he said. The Trotts grow flowers on about four of their 25-acres, which have become quite the place for pollinators. “The fields hum with honeybees and bumblebees,” Doug said. The Trotts avoid using harmful chemicals on their fl owers. “I hate to spray,” he noted. “The last two years we have
not even sprayed any organic chemicals. We have just been releasing beneficial insects.” Problem insects are taken care of by natural predators. Most roses sold at Hummingbird come from Ecuador; they are flown to Miami to go through customs and then are trucked or flown to various fl orists across the nation. “There’s flowers grown all over the world,” Olson said. Her favorite flowers? Garden roses and green spider mums.
Reused building on neighborhood corner
Going green lines up with Olson’s previous career in the corporate chemical industry working to replace toxic materials with nontoxic options, she said. She minored in botany in college and fl ower arranging has always been a hobby.
“I said, ‘Someday I am going to be surrounded by flowers,’” she remembered. The North Oaks resident has owned Hummingbird Floral and Gifts for about nine years. The first fi ve years, she operated in the North Oaks strip mall where the previous owners had the shop. “I just thought I’d have a sleepy little fl ower shop in the mall,” she said. But business was growing, so she bought an old remodeler’s display center down Rice Street. She kept some of the displays as places to sell gifts. It’s all part of her vision to be green by reusing things, she said. A former display kitchen now hosts kitchen gifts in every nook and cranny. Some of the other furniture used to display gifts was bought at the annual North Oaks rummage sale. Many of the gift items in the shop are made by Twin Cities artisans and include designers from Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes and Stillwater. The patio and front yard of the floral shop, which is located in a triangular lot at the intersection of Rice Street and Hodgson Road, has become somewhat of a community park. “It’s so fun, because people come and eat lunch here,” Olson said. She hopes to start a community garden in the future. Another future goal is to start composting some of the store’s organic waste on site to be used for gardening. Once the weather warms up, a fl oral garden created by the shop’s floral designers will bring the spring buzz back to Hummingbird’s front yard.