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Local politician visits Circle Pines preschool Benefits of early education
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CIRCLE PINES –– Noah's Ark Preschool Director Charlotte Todd has seen it all. She has worked in early childhood education since 1971 and is as passionate as ever about serving young children and their families. Todd recently reached out to Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) to give her a tour of Noah's Ark Preschool in Circle Pines and explain the benefits and funding needs of early childhood education.
Todd said the benefits of early childhood are invaluable: “(birth) to 5 education, if done properly, prepares the child for entrance into kindergarten so they are going to have a successful school career — socially, emotionally, there are so many pieces to it.” Preschool can especially benefit children whose parents can't afford to sign them up for other enrichment and socialization opportunities like art classes, dance and sports. Todd explained, “so those kids don't get a good enough foundation for kindergarten. And
kindergarten is not play anymore ... there is so much more expected of them than 20 years ago. It's a whole different world.”
Current challenges Early childhood education programs, including preschools and daycare centers, can be unattainable for families struggling to make ends meet. “The biggest challenge right now is funding for families who cannot afford to get their child into a program,” Todd said. “It's the families who don't
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The temporary drawdown project of Peltier Lake was unsuccessful, but plans are in the works to try again. Last September the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) began the drawdown to reduce the water level in Peltier Lake by approximately 3 feet. The goal of the project was to manage invasive plants, particularly curlyleaf pondweed, and improve water clarity. “With the rain we had in September, we knew that we were going to have to get some dry weather in order to make up for the wet starting condition,” said RCWD lake and stream specialist Matt Kocian. “As the fall went on and we kept getting rain, we saw our chances diminishing to reach that target elevation.” According to the National Weather Service, 2016 was the wettest year on record for the Twin Cities area with 40.32 inches of precipitation surpassing the previous record of 40.15 inches in 1911. This year, 5.47 inches fell in September, 3.41 inches in October and 2.98 inches in November. “For a while we did leave the stop logs on the dam out, hoping that we might hit some intermediate mark and see some benefits from that. So even if we didn't hit our target elevation, we might still be able to draw it down a foot or two and see some benefits,” SEE PELTIER LAKE, PAGE 11
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The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) hopes to implement a new program that will make the agency more accessible to citizens and encourage residents to experience the outdoors and all the region has to offer. For the past year CLPD Officer Benjamin Stepan, who is an avid bicyclist, has tried to come up with a bicycling-related project for both the department and residents to enjoy. “It's always bugged me. I've worked here for 17 years and we have all of these beautiful parks and trails and on these gorgeous summer days they are not getting used. My goal with the program is to get people back outside and enjoying the weather we have to offer,” he said. The new program is called “Bike with a cop.” Stepan's hopes to get a group of people together to bicycle around the Quad area at least once a month and maybe twice a month, if there is enough interest in the community.
Stepan said he would consider making the program yearround to explore the lakes and trails with fat-tire bikes when they are snow/ice covered, depending on turnout. “I'm excited for it. I love biking. I am passionate about it and my hope is that I can rub off on some people who are debating on becoming involved in something more active and enjoy our communities,” he said. Most rides will be family-friendly events and 5 to 6-mile rides. Stepan also hopes to do a longer ride with more serious bicyclists. During the program, there will be guest speakers to talk about their experience with bicycling such as Steve Sylvester, the lead pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Circle Pines, who has competed in the Arrowhead Ultra. Stepan said Gil Cournoyea, owner of On Time Bike Shop — which opened its doors in Circle Pines in early April — wants to be involved in the program and will talk with participants about basic bike maintenance such as how to check tire pressure, how to
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Local pre-teen finds a purpose through pageant BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD COMMUNITY PRESS EDITOR
When people think about pageants they often think about swimsuits, pretty dresses, a lot of makeup and some hair spray. But a local pre-teen says it is so much more than that. Ava Ernst, 12, of North Oaks, won the title of Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota last April and has represented both the pageant and a platform she is passionate about over the past year. The sixth-grader attends Chippewa Middle School in North Oaks and has had her sights on being in a pageant ever since she can remember. “My mom is a pageant coach, so ever since I was little I've wanted to be in one, but she told me I couldn't compete until I was 13,” she said. Ava's mother Holly Ernst, who began her pageant career at 16, now has her own coaching/consulting business to empower young women to be their best. “As women we are forced to be judged so much as it is, I just don't want to put a girl younger than 13 through that,” Holly explained. But Ava found a loophole. No one had signed up for the pageant in the pre-teen division, and the pageant was in jeopardy of being canceled. “So I said, if there was nobody competing, then she could do it and get the experience on stage,” Holly explained. “It was really more for the experience, to see if this is something she wants to explore in the future.” Turns out, Ava adored the experience, mainly because she loves being on stage. Ava also sings, plays guitar and is an avid theater lover. Her favorite part of the experience was the interview. “It was so fun. It was really challenging, and I like a challenge,” she said. She also enjoyed the photo shoot and fun fashion wear portion of the pageant. But beyond the fun, the pageant has give Ava a purpose: her platform is “DON'T SHOP … ADOPT.” Her cause is to encourage people to give shelter animals a second chance by choosing to adopt from shelters rather than buying from a pet store. “Pageants are good for young girls because it forces them to be at their best physically, mentally, emotionally. It encourages them to have a cause. It is not enough these days just to be a pretty face,” Holly said. Ava added, “I get really annoyed when people think pageants are only about beauty and looking your best because it is really not. It is about being yourself and showing stage presence. It is about showing you can change the world, it is not just about glitter and glamor. It is so much more than that.” Ava has made various appearances to talk about her
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n April 22, countries around the world celebrated Earth Day. Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson of Clear Lake, Wisconsin. As governor and senator of Wisconsin, Nelson saw the need to increase environmental awareness and address ecological concerns and conservation issues. The first Earth Day celebrations also marked the beginning of environmental legislation in our country. While the emphasis of the original Earth Day was largely political, Nelson believed future efforts should advocate environmental education at a grassroots level. Throughout our communities thousands of trees have been Publisher’s planted as a result of Earth Day. Today, Earth Day should inspire View us to take the next steps in our Carter Johnson daily habits like implementing recycling or starting a compost pile. Reducing water by planting our lawns with native plants that require less water. Install a safety-height, dual-flush toilet that uses less water. Ride a bike or carpool to work. Update your lights to LED. Repurposing items for a different use is another opportunity to support our environment. The 6th annual Trash to Treasure Day is an opportunity to do that next week, Saturday, April 29, throughout White Bear Township and White Bear Lake. Residents are encouraged to put unwanted items at the end of their driveways for others to take. The spring cleanup day in Circle Pines is also on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m.noon, and the annual Spring Recycling Day in Lino Lakes is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and addition to the third Saturday of every month. Anoka County also provides regular recycling opportunities for residents to drop off household items and hazardous waste. See city and county websites for more information. Kids and jobs Subscribers, you are helping teach one of the most important lessons of small business in America - entrepreneurship. I owe you a huge thank you - you just made some of our youth carriers eyes pop out of their heads with your generosity. One hundred percent of the tips you designate through the semi-annual subscriber campaign are passed on to our youth carriers. Through your support of our carrier program, you not only help a kid in our community who may be saving up for a bike or to go on a school trip, but the Press Publications markets are among the last in the country to support a youth carrier program. We don’t do it because it’s necessarily the easiest program to manage, or the cheapest way to deliver papers. We have a carrier program because we believe as your community newspaper we have an obligation to help build up the community, and that is what it does. There aren’t many places an 11 year-old kid can get a job close to home and learn the value of having a weekly responsibility, to go out and deliver papers and collect subscriptions in all kinds of weather and make sure it is done in a timely fashion. Thank you for being kind and generous to our neighborhood kids. Even if you don’t want to subscribe or give a tip, please be gracious and encourage these kids who are out learning how hard it is to make a buck and trying to figure out their fi rst job. Getting turned down is a life lesson too. Remember your words and actions might change the world view of one of our youth carriers. The kids I meet at the office are go-getters – and they are the future American workforce. Just think, your neighborhood carrier could be the next Warren Buffett (whose fi rst job, I might add, was delivering newspapers). Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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all stakeholders in our communities. Update: The committee brainstormed outreach strategies and focused efforts on reaching the community by scheduling “Coffee with the Superintendent.” Goal 4: Establish a “Plan-DoCheck” model for all areas Charge: Continue to evaluate, assess and improve all systems within the District and ensure timely communication to staff and stakeholders. Update: Ways to ensure staff is aware of District committee information is being discussed and implemented. Goal 5: Professional development Charge: Balance wellness versus relevance, efficiency, and inclusiveness in planning for professional development while incorporating more voice in the process for all stakeholders. Update: Information regarding communication, membership and decision making was gathered from all schools and reviewed. Staff is discussing the findings and bringing recommendations back to the committee. Goal 6: Expand programming and infrastructure to address the vocational, college prep, and remedial needs of each student Charge: Create a sub group to evaluate potential options in this area that aren’t necessarily driven by cost. Update: A task force group was formed to review college and career readiness, social and emotional
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y favorite days of the week are Wednesday and Fridays because my husband and I still have weekly date nights. Every Wednesday for the last 25 plus years we have managed to keep this tradition going. Some weeks we go out for dinner and other weeks we cook a meal together at home; his preference is steak, which he likes to grill. I like to cook the steaks in the oven and finish them on the stove top. I like steak even more if the side dish has a “wow� factor. I think cheesy side dishes make steak taste even better. When we arrive home, we start cooking the potatoes and prep the steak for the oven. While the steak and the potatoes are cooking we make a salad, which takes less than 10 minutes. That leaves time for a glass of red wine. Our weekly date night has now turned into two date nights. Our two youngest boys, who are 18 and 16, usually want to go and hang out with friends instead of have dinner with us on Fridays.
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It won’t be long before every night will be a date night. How strange that will be after having kids at home for over 26 years. My husband will have to come up with another favorite meal besides steak!
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“Our weekly date night has now turned into two date nights. Our two youngest boys, who are 18 and 16, usually want to go and hang out with friends instead of have dinner with us on Fridays.� the steak on the rack and bake for 40-45 minutes until internal temperature is 120 degrees for rare, 130 for medium or 140 for well done. In a cast iron pan, over high heat, add oil and heat until hot—just before smoking. Add oven cooked steak and sear one side for about 30 seconds. Flip and sear other side. Add butter and the shallot. Swirl in the oil for about 30 seconds. Spoon over the top of the steak. Remove steak and let rest for five minutes. Serve with cheesy potatoes.
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Easy cheesy potatoes for two 2 large baking potatoes, sliced 2 Tbsp. butter, melted ½ onion, sliced thin ½ cup half and half ½ cup parmesan cheese, plus 1 Tbsp. Ÿ cup crumbled bacon for top Put potatoes and onions in a small casserole dish. Toss with butter to coat. Microwave for eight minutes until potatoes are starting to soften. Mix ½ cup cheese with half and half and pour over potatoes. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake alongside steak at 200 degrees. When steak is done, increase heat to 375 degrees and continue cooking for five minutes. Serve with steak. Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wild-chow.com.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS FPS rummage sale Centennial School District Future Problem Solvers will host a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the gym at Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes. In addition to the clothes, toys, sporting equipment and household items, there will be concessions and raffle tickets for sale and silent auction items to bid on. No reasonable offer will be refused. The proceeds will help offset the cost of sending 25 students to La Crosse, Wisconsin for the International FPS competition in June. Donations can be dropped off from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 28 at the Rice Lake gym.
Nature Play: Crazy Critters Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host Nature Play: Crazy Critters from 10-11:14 a.m. May 4 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Nature is full of crazy critters. Join the exploration to fi nd the cra-
ziest one. Participants will look at animal furs, find animal homes, do a craft and read a story. The program is geared for 2- to 5-year-olds who are accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. Cost is $3/child or adult. To register or for more information, call 651-4298007 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
Wildower and phenology walk series Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host a wildflower and phenology walk series from 10-11 a.m. May 4 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Join naturalists for a leisurely wildflower walk around an Anoka County park. Participants will see what is blooming, discuss strategies for flower and plant identification and observe other seasonal events in the park that show progression in nature over the summer. Advance registration required. The event is designed for all ages and the cost is $3/person. To register
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Centennial's Early Childhood Truck Day Centennial Early Childhood Family Education's annual Truck Day will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6 at Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes. The free event allows people to enjoy a close-up view of the trucks that travel the streets in the community and to meet the drivers. There will also be a basket sale and silent auction.
Summer day camps at Wargo Nature Center Wargo Nature Center is ready for a summer of fun-fi lled day camps. A variety of day camps for ages pre-K through grade 7 offer children the opportunity to explore nature, have fun and get outside. New offerings this year include creative arts exploration, outdoor explorers, and build, launch and explore in addition to the 10 other day camp options. Hands-on activities and resources allow participants to explore the natural
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Kelly S. Johnson Kelly S. Johnson, 59, of Lino Lakes, passed away unexpectedly April 18, 2017. Kelly is preceded in death by her father, William Greene. She is survived by her mother, Gail Greene; son, Sean Bixler; siblings, Jeff, Amy, Joe; Sean’s father, Greg Bixler. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. Kelly had a caring heart and was always willing to help others whenever she could. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Gethsemane United Methodist Church (7330 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes). There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to Kelly’s family. www.SunsetFuneralServices.com
world around them. Day camps are held in various Anoka County parks, with diverse offerings in a variety of nature settings. Camps are coordinated by Wargo Nature Center naturalists. Campers will spend their days
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T Emmer Tom E is a no show We attended a gathering of over 200 6th District constituents on April 20 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines for the purpose of having a respectful conversation with Mr. Tom Emmer about health care, immigration, energy and the environment. Not only did Mr. Emmer not show, but he failed to provide even a simple response to numerous requests by several of his constituents, over several months, asking for his attendance at this gathering. How can he call himself a Representative when he doesn’t have the decency to respond to requests from his constituents to listen to their concerns. We understand Mr.
Emmer decided E d id d tto attend tt d a fundraiser that evening. Apparently he’s your representative if you have money to give. Dwight and Patricia Benoy Circle Pines
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QUAD AREA EVENTS DISCOVERY BOOK CLUB When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Book club for kids explores different topics from the “who Was” book series. No registration necessary. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Flat water course covers basic strokes, kayaking safety and equipment selection. Must be 18. $25; registration required. Contact: anokacounty parks.com or 651-4298007
NORDIC WALKING When: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Try out fitness walking using specially designed poles to increase calories burned. Equipment provided. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007: anokacountyparks.com
YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY When: Saturday, April 29 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: National initiative is a free community open house with activities for the family themed around Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. Contact: www.ymca twincities.org
FPS RUMMAGE SALE When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Rice Lake Elementary School Gym, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes
Details: Centennial School District Future Problem Solvers host a sale featuring clothes, toys, sports equipment, household items, concessions, raffle tickets and silent auction.
INTRO TO NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join a local photographer to learn tips for taking great photos in nature, and practice skills outside. Bring a preferred camera, all types welcome. Ages 15+. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com
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TRUCK DAY When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 6 Where: Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: See the trucks and vehicles that drive through town, buy baskets of fun things to do and bid on silent auction items. Hosted by Centennial Early Childhood Family Education. Contact: 763-792-6120 or isd12.org
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 6 & 20 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare MADONNA LUNCHEON and activities provided When: Noon Monday, so parents can enjoy an May 1 Where: St. Genevieve’s afternoon/evening out. Parish Center, 6995 Cen- $25 or $20/Y members; or see early bird pricing terville Rd., Centerville specials. Registration Details: Play “500” required. cards and cribbage, folContact: 651-795-9622 lowed by lunch. $10. or ymcatwincities.org/ Contact: 651-429-7937 locations/lino_lakes_ ymca NATURE PLAY:
CRAZY CRITTERS When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 4 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult will explore outside, sing songs and make a craft. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com
WILDFLOWER AND PHENOLOGY WALK SERIES When: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, May 4 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join naturalists for a leisurely walk to see what is blooming, discuss flower and plant identification strategies and observe other seasonal events. All ages.
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Casino Night WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, April 29 WHERE: Infinite Campus, 4321 109th Ave. NE, Blaine
GYMNASTICS OPEN GYM When: 7:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, through May 25 Where: Centennial High School East, gymnastics room, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines Details: Kids in grades 1-6 can practice skills in a supervised setting. $4 at the door. Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12.org/community -education
scholarships. Heavy hors d-Oeuvres, casino games, silent auction, raffle, beer and wine for purchase. Tickets $45 online or at the door.
DETAILS: 6th Annual Chain of Lakes Rotary Club fundraising event supports Centennial Schools’ Angel Fund and YMCA
TODDLER STORYTIME
When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. BIRD WALK PROGRAM When: 9-11 a.m. Thurs- org day, May 11 Where: Wargo Nature FAMILY STORYTIME Center, 7701 Main St., When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Lino Lakes and 11-11:30 a.m. ThursDetails: Join an expedays rienced birder and see Where: Centennial Lior hear 20-60 species of brary, 100 Civic Heights birds. $5/person; regisCir., Circle Pines tration required. BinocDetails: Stories, songs ulars available. and fingerplays for Contact: 651-429-8007; children of all ages and anokacountyparks.com a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
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When and Where: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 27; and 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at Forest Lake City Hall, 1408 Lake St. S. Where: Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Details: Free workshop will help home500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays owners with ideas for their property, includWhere: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main ing landscape design, drainage and erosion St. issues, creating a habitat Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. for pollinators, birds and wildlife, and lawncare. Contact: 651-982-2440 Also advice from Master or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Gardeners and Water Resource Educators. BABY STORYTIME Contact: 651-330-8220 When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. x44 or http://tinyurl. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Li- com/SpringDream2017 brary, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines ‘HAIR: THE AMERICAN Details: Stories, songs TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK and fingerplays for MUSICAL’ children birth-24 months When: 7:30 p.m. and a caregiver. Fridays and Saturdays, Contact: 763-717-3294; April 27-29; May 4-6 anokacountylibrary.org Where: Century Col-
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lege West Campus Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: General admission $12; Seniors/ students $10. Tickets available online. Contact: 651-747-4059 or showtix4u.com
ANOKA COUNTY LAW DAY When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 28 Where: Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka Details: Events will include courthouse tours, Q&A sessions with a district court judge, Sheriff K-9 Unit demonstrations, and free legal clinics and assistance in matters relating to child support, conservatorship, immigration, adult and juvenile expungement, evictions, warrants, driver license reinstatement, and more. Contact: 763-421-4760 or anokacounty.us
WHITE BEAR LAKE ICE SHOW When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29; 1 p.m. Sunday, April 30 Where: White Bear Lake Sports Center, 1328 Hwy 96 Details: 25th Anniversary performance with glitz, tunes and entertainment. Tickets $8-10; advance discounts and 3 day passes available. Contact: 651-429-8571 or whitebearlake.org
“COPPELIA” BALLET When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 28; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: St. Croix Ballet performs the comedic ballet, featuring local dancers. Tickets $16 in advance. Contact: 651-439-2820; www.stcroixballet.com
‘HAPPY DAYS’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, May 5 &12; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, May 6 & 13; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, May 7 & 14 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Musical by Garry Marshall and Paul Williams based on the hit television series brings you back to 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’ fun! Tickets $25/regular; $23/senior; $20/student. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com
AUTHOR VISITS When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day by meeting authors David LaRochelle (10-11 a.m.); Jenifer LeClair (11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.); and Tracy Maurer (1:30-3:30 p.m.). Contact: 651-426-0918
LAUGHTER YOGA When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview Details: Fun, uplifting activity presented by the White Bear Lake Women of Today. Free and open to all area residents. Contact: wblwomenof today.org
STEM SATURDAY: ONE-CELLED WONDERS When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Dr. Mark Edlund, senior scientist at the St. Croix Water-
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KIDZ ‘N BIZ FEST
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Details: Free family event sponsored by the Hugo Business Association and Hugo Economic Development Authority offers carnival games, prizes, face painting, crafts, bounce castle and more. Contact: www.hugo businesses.com
VICTORIAN TEA AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
When: Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Where: Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater Details: Multi-course tea and program by the MN Historical Society at 1 p.m., “Star-Crossed Lovers: Historic Tales of ‘I Do and I Don’t’”. Catered by the Lake Elmo Inn. $40; Reservations required. Contact: co.washing ton.mn.us
8TH ANNUAL BEER FEST
When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus Details: Beer lovers will have the chance to sample over 50 craft and microbrews from local breweries, and also receive a souvenir glass, $10 gaming voucher and
100 local business exhibitors, including food vendors, home improvement, design & style, sports & fitness, health & medical, non-profits, government and schools. Entertainment includes Gary LaRue,
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GUIDED FITNESS HIKE
When and Where: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N, Marine on St. Croix Details: 60-minute hike includes warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Trail routes include a mix of turf, gravel, grass and paved. 13 and older. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks
NYFS LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 Where: Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham St. Roseville Details: Annual fundraiser for Northeast Youth and Family Services; no cost to attend but donations encouraged. Contact: 651-379-3422 or nyfs.org
ADULT SKATING TEAM OPEN HOUSE
When: 7:45-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 Where: Vadnais Sports Center, 1490 County Rd. E East, Vadnais Heights Details: Skaters interested in joining the Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team can attend an open house to learn more about the team and what it entails, in addition to lacing up their skates and practicing some drills. Contact: 612-386-3199 or skaterbikerhall@ gmail.com
ST CROIX VALLEY ART OPENER STUDIO TOUR
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 Where: Artist studios throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Features demonstrations and artwork for sale by local artists. Contact: artopener. com
CINCO DE MAYO FOR MASQUERS THEATRE
When: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 5 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St. SW Details: Fundraiser for Masquers Theatre includes taco dinner, bingo and drawing for $8. Also bake sale and silent auction. Contact: 651-464-5823 or masquerstheatre.org
BOUQUET DAY
When: Saturday, May 6 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Ladies can visit participating stores to receive a free cut flower and create their own bouquet. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 7 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Details: Pancakes and eggs fundraiser for Hugo Legion Riders. Contact: 651-255-1432 or hugoamericanlegion. com
PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 7 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 6 Where: Union Depot, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Celebrate the history of trains and the current role of railroads with free transportation-inspired activities, including train equipment, historic railcars, movie showings, exhibitors, presentations and other special events. For the fi rst time in 40 years, the Northern Pacific Railway Post Office Car No. 1102 will be accepting mail for Railway Post Office cancellation. Contact: uniondepot. org/traindays
FOUNDING MINNESOTA FILM PREMIERE
When: 1:30 & 3:15 p.m.; 6 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 Where: Gustafson Tomtegarden Immigrant Barn, 28388 Redwing Ave., Shafer Details: View Two of the 5-fi lm historical documentary about the St. Croix River Valley’s people, history and culture. Afternoon showing of ‘River of Pines’ and ‘America Fever’ at 1:30 and 3:15 p.m., respectively; and evening showing at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Admission free but reservations required. Contact: 800-838-3006 or foundingminnesota. brownpapertickets.com
REEL MOVIES FOR REAL NEEDS FILM SERIES
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 20 & 27 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema, 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale Details: Family-friendly fi lms with lower volume sound and brighter lighting for special needs individuals who may not be comfortable at regular shows. Visit website for titles and pricing. Contact: 651-770-4994 or marcustheatres.com
ACLU FUNDRAISER CONCERT
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Concert and social action event features live music by Billy McLaughlin, Ellis, and Tim Cheesebrow; and discussion with Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn and representatives from the MN ACLU. Free. Contact: aclu-mn.org
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‘OF LAKES AND LEGENDS’
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 Where: Century College West Campus Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Free performance by the Century College Chamber Orchestra. Contact: 651-779-3213 or century.edu
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 11 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Rd. 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
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MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB SPRING PLANT SALE
When: noon-7 p.m. Friday, May 12 and 9 a.m.noon Saturday, May 13 Where: Wedgewood Park shelter, 211 Wedgewood Dr. Details: Premium hanging baskets, geraniums, and bedding plants for sale. Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org
SHEPHERD’S HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 13 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 14 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Lake Elmo Details: Sheep and wool festival events include Minnesota’s largest fleece competition, sheep shearing, fleece skirting demos, book-signings, dog-herding demos, ‘llamapalooza’, classes, potters, cheesemakers and more. Admission $5; children 8 and under free. Contact: 612-961-9625 or www.shepherds harvestfestival.org
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Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for LADIES NIGHT OUT secular community events When: 5 p.m. Thursin or adjacent to Press day, May 11 Publication’s coverage Where: Brick Alley Building, 423 S. Main St., area. Priority is given to free or affordable events Stillwater that are likely to appeal to Details: Downtown a broad audience. Publishops offer discounts, cation of events is subject drink specials, food samples, fashion tips and to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, decorating ideas, folthere is no guarantee lowed by Grand Finale whether, when or for how drawing at 8:30 p.m. long submissions will be Contact: mainstreet published. Submissions stillwateriba.com are subject to editing. Please include date, 25TH ANNUAL time, location, cost, brief POTTERY STUDIO details, and contact inTOUR & SALE formation for each event When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. submission. Submission Friday, May 12 and Satdeadline is Wednesday priurday, May 13; 10 a.m.-5 or to the following weeks’ p.m. Sunday, May 14 publication. Call 651-407Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, self-guided 1226 with questions. Online: www.presspubs. tour com/calendar Details: Visit seven Email: calendar@ pottery studios with presspubs.com guest potters from Mail: Press Publications around the country; Attn: Calendar items for sale. 4779 Bloom Ave. Contact: www. White Bear Lake, MN minnesotapotters.com 55110
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Cougars win pitching, fielding gem 1-0 over Champlin, stay unbeaten BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Two starting pitchers throwing strong all game long is a thing of beauty to watch, especially when the fielders behind them are doing their part by catching everything. Such was the case when Kyle Nordby and the No. 6 ranked Centennial Cougars faced off against Cole Albers and the No. 2 Champlin Park Rebels on Friday in Champlin. Nordby and the unbeaten Cougars prevailed 1-0 in the duel of senior right-handers for an early edge in the Northwest Suburban Conference. “No errors were committed by either team, and both
pitchers were dominant,” marveled Cougar coach Rolland Goertzman. “It was a true pitchers’ duel between both teams’ aces. “Both pitchers deserved to win.” Nordby twirled a four-hitter with seven strikeouts and three walks. He’s got three of Centennial’s four wins, and two straight shutouts, cuffing Elk River 10-0 in his previous start. Albers shut down Minnetonka 3-2 (their lone loss in five games) and Coon Rapids 5-1 in his fi rst two starts. The Cougars managed just three hits and one walk against Albers, who struck out eight. Fortunately, Goertzman noted, the walk and two of the hits were “sandwiched together.”
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That sequence in the sixth inning produced the game’s lone run. Matt Robinson walked, moved up on Dylan Grant’s single and hustled home when Wyatt Shoephoerster singled. The matchup was “definitely fun,” said Nordby, who threw 94 pitches, safely under the newly-imposed limit of 105. “It was two competitors going back and forth, with their best stuff, going head to head. Getting the run was a huge relief. With the game so close, one run means a lot.” Nordby and Albers are not strangers — they dueled twice at sectionals last year, with Champlin Park prevailing 3-2 and 4-3 to reach the state tournament — and are likely
to face off again. Defensive gems were turned in by centerfielder Bryan Pierson, third baseman Robinson and catcher Schoephoerster, the coach reported. Centennial has been able to start Nordby in three of four games. That’s one perk for a baseball team battling rainy weather; The Cougars had not played for eight days, due to two games rained out. That won’t be the case this week with the Cougars slated for five games in six days, with Nordby at fi rst base most of the time. But the Cougars, state VFW champs last summer, have other good arms, too. “Tough week ahead,” Goertzman noted, “but we are looking forward to it.”
Results of area runners competing in the 2017 Boston Marathon Below are the names, ages, times and overall finishes of runners from the north metro who competed in the Boston Marathon on April 17.
Men Luke Wieker, 27, Stillwater, 2:44.30, 310 Joe Viavattine, 22, Vadnais Heights, 2:47.28, 443 Ryan Arnholt, 39, Shoreview, 3:22.41, 5223 Jim Ramacier, 53, White Bear Lake, 3:26.18, 6079 Todd Wolner, 50, Centerville, 3:27.32, 6383 Jeff Rahman, 38, White Bear Township, 3:32.01, 7565
Ben Wiecker, 27, Stillwater, 3:35.27, 8485 Colton Rod, 24, Vadnais Heights, 3:43.25, 10685 Kethan Dahlberg, 21, North Oaks, 4:10.56, 17865 Wayne Grundstrom, 70, White Bear Lake, 4:15.47, 18758 Matthew Snell, 48, Shoreview, 4:18.56, 19352 Keith Kuhnly, 56, Lino Lakes, 4:33.56, 21482 Rod Joyer, 62, Stillwater, 5:12.18, 24664
Women Sharon Heyer, 28, Circle Pines, 3:41.35, 10177 Lindsay Conrad, 35, Lino Lakes,
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The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team will host an open house from 7:45-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center, 1490 County Road E East. At the event, skaters who are interested in joining the team for next year's season can learn more about the team and what it entails, in addition to lacing up their skates and practicing some drills. For more information, contact coach Andrea Hall at 612-386-3199 or skaterbikerhall@gmail.com.
Hailee Berg, junior midfielder on the Centennial lacrosse team, drilled three goals in a 9-7 win over Andover in the season opener, and four more in a 13-4 win over Totino-Grace, with one assist each game as well. Berg picked up where she left off last season, when she came on strong in the playoffs with eight goals in four games (helping the Cougars reach the section finals) after logging just four goals in the regular season. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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3:57.31, 14918 Claudia Schmidt-Dannert, 51, Shoreview, 4:05.56, 16883 Compiled by Gene Annis, sports coordinator Source: Boston Athletic Association 2017 official results.
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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its April 17 meeting: • Heard from Centennial Education Association (CEA) President Jean Scarr, who informed the board there were 39 teachers nominated by 53 community members
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maintaining the shed in good condition, acquiring the necessary insurance for the shed and for all of the costs associated with the construction of the shed, including necessary permits. • Approved the purchase of an Olympia Millennium E ice resurfacer in the amount of $143,825. Last fall, the district and arena board were awarded a Mighty Duck Grant to replace the ice resurfacer in the arena to improve the overall air quality. Ice resurfacers from Olympia and Zamboni were considered, but ultimately Olympia was chosen because it is wider and will allow the ice to be resurfaced in fewer passes. Half of the cost for the ice resurfacer will be covered by the grant and the other half will be paid for by the arena board through fundraising efforts. The next school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 22 at the District Office. Shannon Granholm
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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A male arrived at the police station to report a fire hydrant theft from his front yard in the 70 block of East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines April 13. The male didn't have any suspect information. • Officers responded to the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines April 13 on a report of suspicious activity. Officers arrived and gathered information from the complainant and a second witness regarding a group of juveniles who were driving recklessly in a parking lot and yelling threats at bystanders. No suspects were located. • Officers responded to a report of damage to utility lines in the 7000 block of Centerville Road at a business in Centerville April 14. Officers located the accident scene on private property and there were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. • Officers stopped a vehicle on East Road/Center Road in Circle Pines April 14 for registration, seat belt and equipment violations. • Officers observed a motor vehicle crash at 20th Avenue
North and Robin Lane North in Centerville April 16. A vehicle traveling northbound made a left turn and failed to yield to a vehicle traveling southbound. There were no injuries and no citations were issued. • Officers were dispatched to a property damage accident in the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington April 15. There were no injuries. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 6800 block of Centerville Road and Dupre Road in Centerville April 16. The adult male drive failed field sobriety tests and was arrested. The male driver later failed the Datamaster breath test at the police station and was issued a citation for fourth-degree DWI, DWI .08 or more and a traffic violation. The male was released to a family member. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation that occurred at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Lexington April 17. Officers found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol and in possession of narcotics. The driver was arrested and ultimately released to a sober party.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: T.W.I.N.E. Clothing 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3334 91st Curve NE Blaine, MN 55449 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Broken Planet, L.L.C. 3334 91st Curve NE Blaine, MN 55449 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: 4/13/2017 Signed: Cheyene Moseley Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 25 and May 2, 2017.
CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, MARCH 27, 2017 (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 27, 2017. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following School Board Member was absent: Culp. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda with one correction and one addition in the consent agenda under agenda item 7.3 Personnel. 4. RECOGNITIONS High School Theatre Director Mark Quinlan recognized student award winners for the fall theater production, Once on this Island. Receiving the honor of outstanding performance in a leading role was Sammy Latterell. Students receiving honorable mention for performance in a supporting role were Eden Wells, Riley Krieger, Kelly Picton and Collin Krieger. Receiving a technical leadership nomination was Gracie Lindblom. Receiving recognition for those students who caught the attention of the evaluators, “Shout Outs” go to ShaubYi Yang, Nate Averbeck and Sofia Holub. High School Activities Director Brian Hegseth recognized the outstanding athletes and coaches of the winter sports season: Andrea Gessner, Gymnastics, 3rd Place at the State AA, Vault Event; Alex Poellinger, Boys Swimming, 4th Place AA 500 Freestyle; Justin Mohlin, Wrestling, 6th Place AAA, 195 lbs.; Tyler Shilson, Wrestling, 4th Place, AAA, 145 lbs.; Jakob Bergeland, Wrestling, 2nd Place, AAA, 138 lbs.; Anneke Linser, Girls Hockey, Gold Medalist, U18 USA Women’s National Team; Gabbie Hughes, Girls Hockey, Gold Medalist, U18 USA Women’s National Team; Jacob Schneider, Triple A Award winner for Academics, Arts, and Athletics Winner; Livie Ruble, Triple A Award winner for Academics, Arts, and Athletics Winner; Sarah Grow, Athena Award Winner; Anthony Bengtson, Adapted Floor Hockey All-State Tournament Team; Josh Hamann, Adapted Floor Hockey, All-State Tournament Team; Jonathan Caliendo, Adapted Floor Hockey, All-State Tournament Team; Deb Kline, Head Coach, Adapted Floor Hockey State Champions; Erik Aus, Assistant Coach, Adapted Floor Hockey State Champions; John Peterson, Assistant Coach, Adapted Floor Hockey State Champions. Director of Technology Mike Christensen recognized kindergarten teachers Angee Stodola from Blue Heron and Jen Wenzel from Golden Lake who received the 2016 Technology and Information Education Services Exceptional Teacher Award. 5. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz reported that surveys will be sent out on April to parents and staff, gave an update on the Strategic Planning process, and Middle School/ High School Student Advisory meetings. 7. CONSENT ITEMS 7.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017. 7.2 Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Payroll - $3,969,220.59; Accounts Payable Disbursements - $3,232,005.25. 7.3
• Officers responded to a fire from unknown causes in a park in Circle Pines April 18. Centennial Fire District extinguished the fire and the source of ignition or suspect information is unknown. • An officer took a report of a broken window in the 8900 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington April 17. There are no suspects. • Officers were dispatched to a theft report in the 2000 block of Willow Circle in Centerville April 16. There are no suspects. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 700 block of Apollo Drive for a theft from vehicle report at 9 a.m. April 12. An unidentified male broke a window on a vehicle and removed property from inside the vehicle during the early morning hours. • Officers responded to the 6000 block of Hodgson Road for a stolen vehicle report at 8:50 a.m. April 13. The vehicle was later recovered in South St. Paul. A suspect was identified and the case is currently under investigation. • An officer stopped a vehicle
in the 500 block of Apollo Drive for an equipment violation at 11:50 a.m. April 13. The 30-year-old male driver from Shoreview was arrested for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving after suspension and gross misdemeanor no proof of insurance. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers received a report of an impaired driver in the 400 block of Lilac Street at 4:58 a.m. April 14. Officers stopped the vehicle in the 8100 block of Fourth Avenue. The 53-yearold male driver from Circle Pines was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DUI. • Officers responded to the 7400 block of Sunset Avenue for a damage to property report at 10:48 a.m. April 14. Unknown suspect(s) damaged a mailbox during the night hours. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road at 11:31 p.m. April 14. The 39-year-old male driver from Shoreview was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and for concealed carry weapons license violation. • Officers located a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of 79th Street at 1:15 a.m. April 15.
Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence, Lane Changes. 7.4 Field Trips. 7.5 Gifts to the District. 8. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 8.1 Budget Reductions Member Burns introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 12 has received and reviewed recommendations for budget reductions for fiscal year 2017-2018, and BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, as follows, that the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued: Staff Adjustments - Reductions - Dean of Students Reduction $ 75,000 - Full-time Paraprofessional @ High School 25,000 Total $100,000 Non-Staff Adjustments - Changes in Operations - Savings from Software Conversions $ 70,000 - Increase in Middle School Fees 20,000 - Copy Center Implementation 80,000 - Attrition (Staff Turnover/Retirements) 300,000 - Teaching & Learning Reductions 73,000 Total $543,000 Updated Revenue Assumptions - Increased Funding to reduce Special Education Cross Subsidy $600,000 Total General Fund Adjustments $1,243,000 For the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bettinger and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bettinger, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller And the following voted against: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 9. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS 9.1 Proposed Changes to 2017 Board Meeting Schedule. 9.1.1 Change date of Work Study Session from April 3 to April 10. 9.1.2. Add Special Closed Session Meeting at the end of the Board Meeting on April 17 to discuss negotiations parameters. The Superintendent of Schools recommended the School Board approve the revisions to the School Board Meeting schedule. Motion by Timm to approve the revisions to the School Board Meeting Schedule, seconded by Guthmueller. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10. COMMUNICATION 10.1 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 10.2 Schools for Equity in Education. 10.3 CAEF. 10.4 MSBA. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 11.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 11.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 12. ADJOURN at 7:14 p.m. Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 25, 2017.
CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the city council of Lexington will meet in the council chambers of the city hall at 7:00 p.m. on May 4, 2015, to consider the making of Improvement called 2017 Street Improvements, an improvement of Flowerfield Road between North Highway Drive and Naples Street and Restwood Road between North Highway Drive and Naples Street; and Hamline Avenue from South Highway Drive to Flowerfield Road by a reclamation or complete reconstruction as needed of the roadway to include concrete curb and gutter and an adequate storm sewer system. The construction project is to be a joint project with the City of Blaine and will require coordination between the two cities, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is against the benefited property on the basis of frontage on the street abutting the improvement. The estimated cost of the improvement is $932,850. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 25 and May 2, 2017.
Four juveniles were cited for various offenses including curfew, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The juveniles were released to an adult. • Officers responded to the 1800 block of Birch Street on a report of a threat at 10:32 a.m. April 15. After further investigation, a 35-year-old male from Maplewood was arrested for fifth-degree assault. • Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway at 6:29 p.m. April 15. An 18-year-old from Lino Lakes male was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 900 block of Main Street at 12:04 a.m. April 16. The 17-year-old male driver from White Bear Lake was arrested for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance and for possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive at 8:56 a.m. April 16. The 23-year-old male driver from Coon Rapids was arrested for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving after suspension.
CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NORTHPOINTE PARK DEVELOPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Lino Lakes at the office of the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m. CDT, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Lino Lakes City Hall located at 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 and will be publicly opened and read at said time and place by representatives of the City of Lino Lakes. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for construction of NorthPointe Park development in accordance with Plans and Specifications, which is to include, but is not limited to, earthwork, erosion control, bituminous trails, bituminous sport court with color coating, concrete pavement, concrete curb, open air picnic shelter, draintile, restoration and landscaping. The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416 and dated April 17, 2017, which are on file with the City Clerk of Lino Lakes and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Clerk. Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 (including the current November, 2016 Standard City Specification) by inputting Quest project # 5038198 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications (including the Standard City of Lino Lakes Specification dated November 2016) documents may be obtained by request from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc. Please allow time for printing upon request. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City of Lino Lakes and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, or certified check, or bid bond made payable to the City of Lino Lakes for five percent (5%) of the amount bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. The provisions of Minn. Stat. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids/RFP of the City shall comply with the provisions of the statute. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids.The City of Lino Lakes reserves the right to reject any or all bids. DATED: April 11, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 18 and 25, 2017.
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 10, 2017 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 o Preliminary Plat-Eight 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 25, 2017.
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“BORN IN CHINA” (G) — John Krasinski narrates this beautifully photographed, family-friendly, educational, stunning, 3-D, 76-minute, Disneynature documentary that follows the life cycle of various animal families that raise their offspring in China, including a bamboo-eating panda caring for her daughter, a high plateau snow leopard raising her two cubs, a jealous golden snub-nose monkey trying to fit in with his family and newborn sister, female chiru antelope that leave the males for six months to give birth, and legendary cranes that carry the souls of the departed.
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“CHILD 44” (R) [VIOLENCE, SOME DISTURBING IMAGES, LANGUAGE AND A SCENE OF SEXUALITY.] [DVD ONLY] — After a well-respected Moscow secret security officer (Tom Hardy) is demoted for making waves with his superior (Vincent Cassel), he refuses to denounce his wife (Noomi Rapace) as a traitor and to stop questioning the brutal murders of two boys in this dark, somber, gut-wrenching, wellacted, star-studded (Gary Oldman, Paddy Considine, Charles Dance, Jason Clarke, Joel Kinnaman and Ned Dennehy), 137-minute thriller set in the Stalin era of the USSR, and he and his wife continue their investigation in exile when they realize that many more boys have been slaughtered by a serial killer.
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“THE PROMISE” (PG-13) [THEMATIC MATERIAL, INCLUDING WAR ATROCITIES, VIOLENCE, AND DISTURBING IMAGES AND SOME SEXUALITY.] — Striking cinematography highlights this captivating, factually inspired, well-acted, evenly paced, bittersweet, violent, star-studded (James Cromwell, Tom Hollander, Jean Reno, Rade Serbedzija, Andrew Tarbet, et al.), 135-minute, romantic 2016 film based on Franz Werfel’s 1933 novel “The Forty Days of Musa Dagh” that follows a smart, ambitious, engaged Armenian apothecary (Oscar Isaacs) as he leaves his strict parents (Shohreh Aghdashloo and Kevork Malikyan) and devoted fiancée (Angela Sarafyan) in Southern Turkey in 1914 to attend the medical academy in Constantinople, where he falls for a gorgeous artist (Charlotte Le Bon) who is in love with an American photojournalist (Christian Bale) based in Paris and covering the Armenian Genocide, and then suddenly finds himself in a Turkish labor camp building a railroad in the Taurus Mountains, and then finally after escaping and returning home, joins other Armenians trying to stand up and fight the Turkish army who have slaughtered more than 1.5 million Armenians.
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“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS” (PG-13) [PROLONGED SEQUENCES OF VIOLENCE AND DESTRUCTION, SUGGESTIVE CONTENT AND LANGUAGE.] — When a ruthless cyberterrorist (Charlize Theron) coerces a professional daredevil stunt driver (Vin Diesel) in Cuba to work for her by threatening his family and he goes rogue in this action-packed, fast-paced, entertaining, riveting, star-dotted (Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Elsa Pataky, Patrick St. Esprit, Kristofer Hivju and Celestino Cornielle), 136-minute film filled with numerous car crashes, two FBI agents (Kurt Russell and Scott Eastwood) gather his fearless team (Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Nathalie Emmanuel) to stop the duo from detonating a nuclear missile from a Russian submarine.
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YOUR CAREER CONNECTION COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLEANERS We are looking for courteous individuals who are detail oriented, have a friendly, enthusiastic attitude, and the ability to communicate effectively, to join our team for part time nightly office cleaning. We are conveniently located in Shoreview, MN. We prefer a small team of 2, no more than 3 people. Experience cleaning a fairly large office space is required. Applicants must have 1-2 years office cleaning experience; able to lift up to 40lbs; ability to communicate effectively in English; knowledge of cleaning method and procedures; knowledge of materials, supplies, and equipment utilized in cleaning activities; ability to work independently; meticulous attention to detail, punctual, and trustworthy; authorized to work in the US and be able to pass a thorough background screening. Applications can be sent via email to personnel@keymedicalsupply.com or fax 651-789-8295
Many Positions Available Andersen Windows located in North Branch! Great pay, nice work environment Day and night shifts available! Contact Masterson at 651-462-5226 for more details! 26685 Fallbrook Ave. Wyoming, MN
EQUIPMENT QUIPMENT OPERATOR Chisago County is accepting applications for a FT Equipment Operator.
Seasonal Park Employees
We are looking for candidates that have experience in roadway maintenance, operation of heavy equipment such as snow plows, trucks and trailers. You must be available to be called in on short notice and respond to emergency callouts due to weather situations. We offer a full benefit package that includes vacation, sick, holiday pay and retirement benefits.
PARK RANGERS
REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Class A CDL with brake endorsement. Prefer tanker endorsement. Previous experience required 2.5 to 3.5 years. Drug testing & physical will be done. Must be able to pass a criminal history check. Starting wage is $18.83 to $21.10 per hour DOQ.
Apply on-line at www.chisagocounty.us Application deadline: May 5, 2017.
Now Hiring Direct Support Staff & Community Support Specialists DSS $12.24/ Hour CSS $13.59/ Hour
FT/PT Entry level positions available Gain valuable experience in social services while providing guidance, education, mentorship, and community supports to individuals with varying abilities.
Dungarvin Offers: Paid Training-PTO-Full Benefits at 30hrs
Apply at www.dungarvincareers.com Requisition # 17-0023
$15/hr Full-time during the summer months working in Fish Lake Park in Harris. Current CPR and first aid certification is required prior to start date. If you have water rescue training or law enforcement experience this is a plus. Positions available Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day.
COLLECTION ATTENDANTS $11/hr Fish Lake Park needs collection attendants. These are part-time seasonal positions. Must be able to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Shifts vary each week working mornings one weekend, afternoons the next weekend and then off the next weekend. Duties include collection of park fees. Positions will be available Memorial Day. Apply before May 5, 2017. ** Special requirements – you must be available to work through Labor Day**
Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us.
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APRIL 25, 2017
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Wargo Nature Center hosts action—packed Earth Day
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The Roe Family Singers provided live entertainment for Earth Day at the Wargo Nature Center Saturday, April 22.
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Keona Miles, a 5th grader at Rice Lake Elementary School, educated visitors about the state of the honey bee.
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Wargo staff enjoyed educating visitors about reptiles during the Earth Day celebration on April 22
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Forest Lake Girl Scout Troop 55009 had a booth set up to explain how the plastic we use affects the ocean.
The climbing wall was a popular attraction for all ages at Wargo Nature Center's Earth Day Celebration on April 22.
YOUR CAREER CONNECTION Team Lead Social Worker Aging & Disabilities Unit Provides staff consultative services and case management to persons in the ADU Program and the work unit. Does initial review of intakes and assignment to specified case management personnel. Assists supervisor and director in planning service programs to address needs in the community. Must be Merit System eligible. Closing date is 5/12/17. Apply at: agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm
Case Aide
Office Support
Probation
Probation
Provides case management services to assigned adult and juvenile administrative monitoring probation cases. Assists Probation Officers in daily job duties. Provides various office support services. QUALS: HS or equivalent plus 2 year criminal justice degree or internship experience. Valid Driver’s license. Prefer previous experience in the correctional field or directly related area. Ability to pass a required background check. $15.49-$21.14 DOQ.
Performs a variety of responsibilities and confidential administrative and clerical assistance to the probation dept. Requires the exercise of independent judgement and a knowledge of the operations of the dept. Variety of responsibilities including preparing and disseminating information to assigned probation agents to assist them in their case mgmt of adult and juvenile clients. QUALS: HS or equivalent, a minimum of one year technical or clerical work experience, experience working with computers and the public, ability to pass a required background check. $13.56 to $18.49 DOQ.
Apply at www.chisagocounty.us Deadline to apply is 5/12/17