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Centennial inducts 5 into Hall of Fame icant impact on Centennial Schools. The Hall of Fame has two categories: Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service. The former honors individuals who have a longstanding history of service to the district and who have provided service of time and commitment to education. This year marks the eighth addition to the list of honorees.

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Five members of the Centennial community now make up the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. “The Hall of Fame Class of 2022 represents commitment to students, families, our Centennial communities, and our country,” said Superintendent Jeff Holmberg. “We are honored to induct five individuals into our Hall of Fame this spring to honor distinguished service and an outstanding graduate of Centennial Schools.” This year’s inductees include: Jill Becken, Elizabeth Eaton, Brian Hegseth and Jane McDonald for Distinguished Service, and Mark Mattson for Distinguished Alumnus. The Hall of Fame, established in 2013, honors alumni and individuals who have made a signif-

Jill Becken (2000-2019) Becken served as a teacher and the girls basketball coach from 2000 to 2019. She is honored for her dedication and development of a level of excellence of the Centennial Girls Basketball Program, for the caring relationships she built with the many skilled players and coaching staff, and for positively impacting students by giving them experiences and leadership opportunities. SEE CENTENNIAL HALL OF FAME, PAGE 6

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Centennial’s Hall of Fame has five new inductees. They are: (from left) Brian Hegseth, Elizabeth Eaton, Mark Mattson, Jane McDonald and Jill Becken. (Navy veteran and Centennial grad Derek Hookom accepted the award on his friend Mattson’s behalf and Jill Becken’s husband Pete Becken accepted the award on Jill’s behalf.)

Some residents displeased with new stormwater utility fee BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

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Quad area resident Karen Marquardt is the founder of Minnesota Sheltie Rescue. This weekend, the organization will host its annual reunion/fundraiser.

Sheltie rescue nearing 1K dogs placed BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

A Minnesota dog rescue is nearing a significant milestone — finding forever families for

1,000 dogs. Minnesota Sheltie Rescue (MNSR) is a nonprofit organization that helps find homes for — you guessed it — shelties. The organization’s founder,

Karen Marquardt, developed a love for shelties after college, when she lived with a roommate who owned a sheltie and sheltiemix.

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LINO LAKES — Some residents feel charging a stormwater utility fee to all residents is not fair and equitable. The establishment of a stormwater utility is not a new endeavor for the city. The city of Lino Lakes attempted to start up a stormwater utility in 2006 and again in 2010. In January 2021, the council authorized WSB to complete a stormwater utility feasibility report, which ultimately recommended the city establish a utility and charge quarterly fees. In August 2021, the stormwater utility was officially established, after a public hearing was held and the second reading of the ordinance was approved by the City Council (Council Member Dale Stoesz was the only council member to vote against the ordinance.) The purpose of the utility is to fund the operation and management of the city’s stormwater infrastructure. According to the city website, the city’s drainage system includes over 49 miles of SEE NEW UTILITY FEE, PAGE 15

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CURRENT EVENTS Nature Play When: 10-11:15 a.m. or 1-2:15 p.m. Thursday, May 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids 2-5 with an adult can explore the world of springtime flowers and read a themed story. Registration required: $5/child, $3/adult. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com Resilient Yards When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5 Where: Online Details: Workshop for do-it-yourselfers offers an overview of resiliency and has sections on redirecting runoff, assessing your site, designing with native plants, planting for pollinators, using trees and shrubs, turf alternatives, protecting pollinators and more. Q & A with landscape design expert and discussion of local resources. Registration required; $15. Contact: vlawmo.org/events/bluethumb-resilient-yards-workshop/

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer received an animal complaint in the yard of a residence in the 7700 block of Marilyn Drive April 19. The animal left the yard with no police interaction. • Officers received a report of a fire hydrant leaking water on Post Road and Stage Coach Trail April 19. The officer closed the hydrant completely, which stopped the leak. • Officers were requested by fire personnel to respond to an illegal burn in the 1200 block of Main Street April 19. The fire was extinguished. • Officers received a delayed property damage report involving two vehicles on private property in the 700 block of Apollo Drive April 19. There were no injuries, and both vehicles were drivable. • An officer took a report regarding a suspicious phone call in the 1100 block of Main Street April 19. The officer documented the incident and provided the male with advice. • An officer was dispatched to a report about a civil dispute in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway April 19. The officer documented the incident and offered suggestions to the caller. • Officers responded to a residential area on a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 2200 block of Reiling Road April 19. Officer searched the area and the vehicle was not located. • An officer was asked to speak with a resident regarding potentially stolen license plates in the 300 block of Ojibway Path April 20. Officers were unable to reach the caller. • An officer took a phone call regarding a driving complaint on Fox Road and West Shadow Lake Drive. Information was shared with officers for extra patrol. • An officer responded to a report of a theft of fuel at a local business in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South April 20. This investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a report of a disorderly employee at a local business in the 6800 block of 21st Avenue South April 20. The terminated employee was gone upon arrival. • Officers responded to a personal injury crash in the 8200 block of Lake Drive April 20. One driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital. • Officers responded to assist another agency in

pursuit of a vehicle April 20. The officers deployed spikes and were able to assist in stopping the vehicle. The driver and passenger were taken into custody by the investigating agency. • An officer responded to a delayed report of suspicious activity in the 6500 block of Ware Road April 21. The officer documented the incident and spoke to the involved parties. • An officer was conducting a follow-up to a call when the officer learned a male was trespassing on the property in the 6500 block of Ware Road April 21. Officers arrested the male and he was booked into the Anoka County Jail. • A community service officer was dispatched to a call of a contained chicken in the 7700 block of Marilyn Drive April 21. The chicken was returned to its owners. • An officer received a report of an attempted scam in the 1400 block of Karth Road April 21. The officer documented the information. • An officer took a report regarding a traffic complaint in the 7900 block of Joseph Court April 21. The officer attempted to speak with the vehicle owner, but was unable to. Officers will provide extra patrol. • An officer made contact with an individual driving an ATV who was violating a city ordinance and DNR registration law in the 6500 block of Enid Trail April 21. The driver was made aware of the ordinances and later corrected their registration violation. • An officer responded to a suspicious activity report in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive April 21. The officer made contact with the involved parties and observed no apparent problems. The information was documented. • An officer was dispatched to a phone call reporting a theft in the 100 block of Century Trail April 22. The officer documented the incident and provided the caller with a case number. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle whose registered owner had an expired license in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road April 22. The driver was subsequently arrested for several offenses. • An officer responded to a property damage accident on Ash Street and Otter Lake Road April 22. The incident was documented and the case

number was provided to individuals at the scene. • An officer and fire responded to a local gas station for a fuel spill in the 7600 block of Lake Drive April 22. The fire division cleaned up the spill. • An officer took a phone call requesting extra patrol due to speeding vehicles in the 7400 block of Sunset Avenue April 23. Extra patrol will be conducted in the area. • Officers responded to a residence regarding reported damage to property in the 6300 block of Holly Drive North April 23. The damage was documented in the area checked. No suspects were identified. • Officers responded to a neighborhood on a report of a disorderly male in the 100 block of Century Trail April 24. The male was gone prior to officers’ arrival, and his identity is unknown. • An officer responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle in the 600 block of Apollo Drive April 25. The officer made contact with the registered owner, and the vehicle was moved. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South April 25 because the registration on the vehicle was revoked and the registered owner didn’t have a valid driver’s license. The adult female driver was arrested and booked into jail for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety and displaying revoked license plates. • An officer responded to a follow-up request in the 7100 block of Whippoorwill Lane April 25. The caller believed stolen property was at a Lino Lakes location. Officer documented the incident and the stolen property was not located. • While on patrol, an officer witnessed two dogs chasing wildlife on private property that backs up to a city park in the 6500 block of Pheasant Run South April 25. The officer spoke with the owner of the dogs about city ordinances. • An officer was requested to assist an officer from another agency with a traffic stop on Brian Drive and 72nd Street April 25. The officer arrived and assisted as needed until they were cleared by the requesting agency. Editor’s note: The Quad Community Press did not receive reports from the Centennial Lakes Police Department prior to press deadline.

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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed three new members and promoted two new sergeants. Pictured in the back row (from left) are: Sheriff James Stuart, Sgt. Jonathan Tschida, Sgt. Justin Nelson and Chief Deputy Kevin Halweg. Pictured in the front row are: Detention Deputy Pronob Basumatary, Detention Deputy Scott Johnson and Deputy Jason Eyberg.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed three new members to its team and promoted two new sergeants. Deputies Jonathan Tschida and Justin Nelson were promoted to the rank of sergeant and will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where they will serve as front-line supervisors. Jason Eyberg was sworn in as a new deputy and will also be assigned to the Patrol Division. Scott Johnson and Pronob Basumatary were sworn in as detention deputies and will join the Jail Division. “Despite challenging times for recruitment, we are fortunate to continue getting exemplary candidates to join our team,” said Sheriff James Stuart. “Working together, we will continue writing success stories with our community partners.” Contributed

Case forwarded to attorney’s office for possible arson charges A suspect has been charged with two counts of first-degree arson. On April 27 at approximately 2 p.m., Blaine police were called to a home in the 10700 block of Lincoln Street for a house fire. According to the criminal complaint, witnesses reported observing a male walking around the house prior to the fire. According to witnesses who were standing outside in the area, they first observed the male suspect walking suspiciously around the home. One witness described seeing the male throw something through a rear basement window of the home and hearing glass break. Another witness described seeing a jug of some sort sitting on the windowsill just prior to seeing flames inside of the house. One of the witnesses started to chase the subject as he called

911 to report the incident. Officers quickly arrived in the area, set up a perimeter and promptly took the suspect into custody. The home was unoccupied at the time, and there were no injuries reported. Michael Joseph Bourgeois, 23, of Blaine, has been charged with one count of arson in the first degree (dwelling) and one count of arson in the first degree (flammable material used). Bourgeois faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $20,000. Bourgeois’ first court appearance had not yet been scheduled as of press deadline.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • As it does every year, the city gives citizens a chance to learn about stormwater, as part of the requirements of its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (SDS) permit. The city also held a public hearing to allow citizen input on its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) program to fulfill the permit obligation. The hearing notice was published in the city's official newspaper. These annual formalities are necessary for all public entities, including Centerville, that discharge stormwater into any natural body of water throughout the country. The Environmen-

tal Protection Agency (EPA) created the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program based on the 1972 Clean Water Act and delegates local authority to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which administers the MS4 program. • The property owners on 6871 Beaver Pond Way can at last start building their fence, after council unanimously approved an encroachment agreement. The fence will encroach on all sides and on rear city drainage and utility easements. • Centerville has been granted federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for 2021 and 2022. However, the city must choose between making annual

calculations of revenue loss or accepting the standard allowance amount, not to exceed $10 million. Because the city wants to maximize its flexibility in spending funds and simplify its reporting requirements, it has chosen the standard option for revenue loss. The city must submit its choice on a report. • Centerville city leaders have a vision for the future. Following a workshop held prior to the meeting, council discussed and finalized its strategic plan for fiscal year 2022-2023, as compiled from council's retreat earlier this year and an earlier work session. Council identified three strategic goals: economic development, organizational resilience and community

building. Economic development was defined as developing strategies, programs, initiatives and activities to improve the economic well-being of the city; business relationships; and quality of life for residents. Organizational resilience was defined as promoting sustainable development, well-being and inclusive growth in the city while preparing for future economic, environmental and social changes. Community building was defined as building and supporting meaningful community connections, services and support for community members in the city. • The city announced a vacancy on its Parks and Recreation Committee as summer parks

programming gets underway. And with a heightened focus on parks in the strategic plan, the next parks committee member will be heavily involved in shaping the future of the city's parks. To apply, complete an online form or stop in to City Hall to obtain an application. • Be a part of planning the annual summer festival. Volunteers are still needed for Fete des Lacs, to be held July 12-17. If interested, please contact City Hall at 651-429-3232. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

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his June will be 25 years since graduating from high school. While rolling my eyes, I wonder where the time has gone. The days when the TV show “Seinfeld” ruled the airwaves and a gallon of gasoline was around a $1.20. I am amazed at times how much things have changed, but also stayed the same. CommunicaCops tion comes to mind immeCorner diately. It still Andy Dixon happens each and everyday in our lives, however, the process of communication has expanded greatly. How you choose to communicate is important, but always consider, is it effective based on your audience. Was it done in a manner they will understand?

The class of 2022 is about ready to start the next chapter in life, the one of adulthood and responsibility. My message to them: You matter and we need you! As you start to spread your wings and fly, the world needs your skills, your wit and determination. We will need your contributions in the medical field, the many scientific and industrial roles, along with the compassion you have to care for people and for one another. The difference you make can happen in a number of ways and in a variety of professions and career choices. As future doctors, auto mechanics, business owners, police officers and problem solvers, we are ready for you. Keep your head up and stay focused. Not everything will come easily at times. Whatever the dream is for you, DO NOT GIVE UP! When starting the application process to be a police officer, I felt I was ready,

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We are facing a critical time in public education. With two students in the Centennial District, I am keenly aware of the challenges at hand. Many kids fell behind academically during COVID and are not where they need to be successful in school and move forward in life. Mental health crisis are being seen in students and teachers alike. Teachers are leaving the profession in droves due to pressure and lack of support —many came out to voice their concerns at the school board meeting in March. Class sizes are big and getting bigger to the point teachers cannot teach effectively, and even motivated students find it hard to learn. In the middle of this, a local parent is looking to get people to be upset by a reading assignment she deemed "inappropriate" in the high school. She posted this on community pages on social media. She is trying to get others to join her political group to pressure the administration. Really? Now we are second-guessing the curriculum our trained educators feel is important for our teens so that it may invite deep thought and discussion? With all of the issues facing our district, I hope we can stay focused on the most important things and not be distracted by "hot button" political issues like censorship. Let our kids learn and explore complex

ideas. Let us use the energy and support of our community to tackle issues that directly affect kids and teachers day to day, not to fuel more fear. Heather Berg-Patel Blaine

Class sizes are too large

As a parent of three children in the Centennial School District and an active community member, I'm writing to express my deep concern and growing frustration over growing class sizes and what will result in lack of support for our kids. It starts at the top and with the leadership of this district, as well as the leadership in this state. I know that this district isn't the only one suffering. I also know that we are experiencing a huge budget shortfall, and lack support and resources from other political leaders in this community, like Roger Chamberlain. This may be a reason, but it is no excuse for our kids and staff within the schools to suffer. Current student numbers in the second grade at Centennial Elementary are 22 per class. Next year, it's expected to be 28-29 per class. Because leadership will not add an additional section to third grade next year, the number of students will be 30-32 students per class. I have a HUGE issue with this as a parent of a current

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ay Day, the first of May has been known as a day to honor the workers, giving them a day off from labor. It is celebrated around the world in many different cultures as a day of unity, togetherness and rebirth; a day for everyone to Pastor come together and Ponderings celebrate life. Mother’s Day, the Toni Schwabe eighth of May began in the early 1900s to honor mothers and motherhood. People will come together this year maybe for the first time in a couple years to celebrate their mothers and they life she gave them. Many churches celebrate with their students the completion of a course of study traditionally called Confirmation. A time of honoring the kids for their hard work in learning about their faith and the people that came alongside of them to mentor and teach. We also celebrate our graduates as we come to the end of the school year—both high school and college. A time to honor the hard work these young women and men have put into completion of their courses and prepare to move into the next steps of life. I have been reading The Proverbs in

second grader, which is currently one of the largest classes in this district. While numbers like this might have been "doable" pre-pandemic, it isn't anymore. Kids have fallen behind and need more support than before. There are more behavior and mental health issues than ever before. Teachers are being asked to do MORE on top of these issues and growing class sizes. And in the midst of this, they still have very angry parents emailing them over curriculum issues that have been pre-approved by district leadership. It's too much, and we are losing the people who make this district what it is ... the teachers and staff. Currently, they are allowed to be two students over class sizes, but this has become the norm. Class sizes haven't been revisited or adjusted since 2015. And there is NO cap on special education and ELL. These teachers are especially overloaded. We need more empathy and support for our kids and teachers. And we need leaders who are willing to act instead of sitting on their hands. Katie Brula Blaine

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the Bible these past few weeks. These are a collection of statements leading to wisdom. The first chapters are aimed at helping a young person to seek after wisdom and not live a life of foolishness. The also speak to all of us. The very first verses from Proverbs state: Their (the proverbs) purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. 3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. 4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. We all need to seek after wisdomwe have learned wisdom from people we work with, from our mothers (and fathers), from our pastors and mentors at church, from our teachers in school. But true wisdom comes from God. Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God… Proverbs 1:7 May is the month of celebrations— celebrating all who have helped us grow wise. I encourage you to seek out a church family to help you discover God’s wisdom as well. Toni Schwabe is the pastor at Rice Creek Covenant Church in Lino Lakes.

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CENTENNIAL HALL OF FAME: Induction honors former staff members and student FROM PAGE 1

Elizabeth Eaton (1983-2019) Eaton served as the district’s student assistance program coordinator from 1983 to 2019. She is honored for the lasting impact she made on Centennial students and the community, and for the creation of programming and opportunities that continue today. Eaton launched a student Peer Leader group, co-founded the Gay Straight Alliance and rallied the community for blood drives, setting donation records while teaching students the importance of giving back to the community. She also worked with Peer Leaders and staff on the Special Needs Prom. She worked to ensure opportunities for all students. Eaton’s impact on the community includes her work with local churches and the development of CONFAB with a local pastor to collaborate with the Centennial Area Ministerial Association on local issues and needs. She also worked with partners on responses to community

crises: Project Purple (supports the prevention and response to domestic violence), and the “Arrive Alive” program, in partnership with the Blaine Police Department. Eaton said she was grateful for the honor. “This is lovely and very unexpected … 36 years. I can’t believe I was really here for that long,” she said. “I really want to say I was so grateful for staff—their professionalism, their compassion for students and each other, their openness and willingness to work with kids and families in crisis, for their great sense of humor …” Brian Hegseth (1992-2019) Hegseth served as the district’s activities director from 1992-2019. He is honored for creating long-lasting experiences for students and providing them a sense of belonging and feeling connected; for ensuring top-quality programs and opportunities; for guiding and building relationships with coaches; and supporting Centennial High School. Hegseth saw tremendous growth in the communities the district serves while he was at Centennial, and celebrated the first team state championship (boys hockey, 2004) proving Centennial had strong programs. Hegseth was named a threetime Section Activities Director of the Year and nominated by the Minnesota Activities Director Association for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators National Distinguished Service Award for length of service, accomplishments and contributions at the state, local and national levels. He was named the State of Minnesota Class AA Activities Director of the Year and was the recipient of the Northwest Suburban Conference Distinguished Service Award. He also served as board member of the Minnesota State High School League. “These are the kinds of things you don't set out to do, you don’t expect to achieve, they just are sort of thrust upon you, and when you realize somebody really appreciated the things you tried to do, it’s pretty humbling. It makes you feel good and it also makes you think back on how long you have been doing it,” Hegseth said. Jane McDonald (1985-2018) McDonald was a teacher, coach, and curriculum and professional learning coordinator at Centennial Schools

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Mark Mattson (Class of 1984) Mattson graduated from Centennial High School (CHS) in 1984 and is now a retired chief petty officer and a U.S. Navy SEAL. He is honored for his courage and determination to become a Navy SEAL, for giving his very best to serve our country, and for making sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Mattson joined the Navy, enrolling in the Navy Future Sailors Delayed Entry Program while still a student at CHS, signing up to join before the start of the initial training. Mattson served many of his years as a SEAL with SEAL Team 2, a unit stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, that specialized in mountain operations. Because of that training, he served deep in the Afghanistan mountains on the search for Al-Qae-

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da. When not on tour, Mattson was a SEAL instructor at the Naval Special Warfare Command, training SEAL Team 3 in California. After retirement, Mattson worked as a contractor for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in Alexandria, Virginia. Between his service and contracted work, Mattson spent five years in Iraq and five years in Afghanistan. Mattson was unable to attend the induction, but his friend and Navy veteran Derek Hookom, a 1985 CHS grad, accepted the award and spoke on his behalf. “Mark has always been fearless, full of adventure and has had that spirit … To be Mark’s friend and see him in high school, it doesn't surprise me of the work he did in service,” Hookom said. “It's no doubt that (during) his 20 years of service in the Navy and 17 of those as a SEAL, he endured dangers and challenges that none of us can imagine, things none of us would want to see.” The Hall of Fame Class of 2022’s plaques will be hung in the CHS Learning Commons next to other community members and graduates who have made an impact on the district, community and country. The five new inductees will be recognized at the Homecoming football game Sept. 30. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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from 1985-2018. She is honored for her connections with students to support learning and addressing social and emotional needs, for her work to push for staff excellence in education, for her work in and outside the classroom to prepare students to be positive contributors to society, and for shifting the school community to be more collaborative, thoughtful, and inclusive while keeping students and staff at the heart of her work. McDonald was the National Honor Society adviser for several years, focusing not only on the “honor aspect” but also on “society,” encouraging students to give back to their community and become positive contributors to society. McDonald coached varsity girls and boys cross-country and boys and girls track, and co-led student support groups at the high school for female students who were struggling emotionally and/or socially. “Centennial was a great community for me to work and live in. I have so many memories of students and fellow staff members that make me smile,” she said. “I've been at Centennial through some great times, some difficult times and many, many transitions. What I most appreciated was the people who surrounded me during those times — the people who had your back, people who were real teammates, people who helped you explore the ‘what ifs’, people who got out of their ruts to try something new. Some of them were adults and some of them were kids. I think that's what stays with me the most, is all of those relationships.”

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Becken’s Centennial coaching career record of 281 wins and 64 losses as head varsity coach for 12 years led to eight conference championships, five section championships and six state tournament appearances (five in 12 seasons), which includes the titles of state runner-up in 2009 and placing third in 2019. Becken can also claim six section Coach of the Year awards and was named 4A State Coach of the Year in 2005. Becken was unable to attend the Hall of Fame induction last week because she is recovering from back surgery. Her husband, Pete Becken, accepted the award and spoke on her behalf. “Jill wrote some notes for me … She wanted to say ‘Thank you so much for this honor. I’m humbled by the recognition and to be mentioned in the same group as the other members of this Hall of Fame,’” he on Jill’s behalf. “‘It’s important to surround yourself with great people, and that’s exactly what I had throughout my tenure at Centennial in the math department and also my coaching staff throughout the years. I was blessed with incredible student athletes throughout my career. I have many fond memories throughout coaching and teaching, most of them having to do with the connections I made and the laughter in the gym and the classroom.’”

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Girls golf: Cougars bundle up for frigid day on the links BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Playing in near freezing temperatures and a biting wind, the Centennial golfers lost a dual meet to conference leader Maple Grove 171 to 200 on Monday, April 25, at Chomonix Golf Course in Lino Lakes. The Cougars placed fifth of 13 teams in a conference meet Thursday, in more tolerable conditions with temps in the 40’s. “We have a can-do mindset golf team,” coach Mary Erickson said about her team bundling up to play in those conditions Monday. “The ball doesn't fly as far in cold weather because cold air is denser than warm air and creates additional drag on the golf ball. According to Trackman, there is about a one-yard difference for every 10-degree change in temperature.” The team also studied how the body performs in cooler weather and if the clothes they wore limited the golf swing. “Generally, we learned that it's best to plan for at least half a club, to a full club, when calculating which club we needed during our cold weather round,” Erickson explained. Centennial scores were: Taylor Thor 47, Amanda Kufner 49, Marina Allen 51, Kate Sanvick 53, Ella Friedman 59, Kellenah Stephens 65. Maple Grove’s McKenna Hogan and Maria Conteras were low with 42’s. On Thursday, in a full Northwest Suburban

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Conference meet at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake, the top six teams among 13 were Maple Grove 328, Blaine 374, Elk River 378, Andover 378, Centennial 399 and Totino-Grace 401.

Baseball: Cougars romp 28-0 at Osseo during a 2-1 week BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial won a baseball game by a football score while going 2-1 last week. The Cougars (3-4) beat Osseo 28-0 there Tuesday, then lost to Anoka 5-4 Wednesday and beat Waconia 8-1, both at home. How did Centennial beat a good Osseo team (6-4) by 28 runs? Osseo coach Joe Lavin explained that his starting pitcher was off his game, Centennial “hit everything hard,” and a costly error led to a nine-run inning. “At that point,” he said, “I decided to ‘save the week’ by throwing

pitchers that we had never thrown. I didn’t care if we lost 12-0 or 28-0.” On that cold evening, Will Whelan threw five shutout innings for the Cougars and had three hits, three walks, four RBI’s and three runs. Brady Ivory (3for-4) knocked in seven runs with a bases-loaded homer, double and single. Brendan Hemr (3-for-5) had five RBI’s and two doubles. Against Anoka, Ivory had a two-run single and Jake Slipka and Vinny Wry had RBI’s. Caden Klebba, Ivory and Chase Granzow pitched, Ivory taking the loss. Anoka took the lead on Louis Hertling’s two-run single in the

sixth and their Hayden Torgerson threw four scoreless innings. Against Waconia, Drew Molitor threw six innings (one run, four strikeouts) and went 2-for-3 (two RBI’s). Aaron Skrypek struck out the side in the seventh. Hemr was 2-for-2 (two walks, two runs, RBI), Slipka 2-for-4 (RBI), Anders Wessman 2-for-2 (two runs) and Wry 1-for-3 (RBI).

Emily Anderson, Centennial senior, won the 100 meter dash at the Hamline Elite Meet, an invitational for top tracksters in the state, Friday evening. In rainy conditions, her times were 12.18 in the prelims and 12.11 in the finals, both personal bests, edging Holy Angels’ Ashley Fischer (12.18). She was seventh in the 200 with 26.95. Coach Courtney Ramsey cites Anderson as a natural talent who “puts in a lot of work in and out of season … She is passionate about running, her team, and performances. We are lucky to have her.” The 5-8, 132-pound athlete is also a three-time all-conference Alpine skier, ran cross country and plays club soccer.

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Thor, a seventh-grader, placed 15th with 92, while Kufner, a senior, was 17th with 93, and Allen, a sophomore, was 20th with 95. Friedman, seventh grader, shot 119 for the fourth score.

Softball: Cougars beat Anoka & Osseo, lose to East Ridge 8-0 Centennial picked up a pair of cold weather conference wins, over Anoka 1-0 Monday and Osseo 10-0 Tuesday, before falling to East Ridge 8-0 Thursday in a non-conference game. The Cougars are 5-2. Helene Krage tossed a two-hit shutout with five strikeouts in a pitchers duel against Anoka’s Avery Wuollet, who allowed just five hits. The lone run scored in the first with Bryn Ruberg’s single sending home Alexa Just. Brooke Helseth was 2-for-3. At Osseo, Riley O’Connell spun a two-hitter and struck out seven. Knocking in two runs each were Krage (2-for-3), Kendall Seidenkranz (2-for-2), and Ruberg (1-for-3) while Lily Gilmore had two hits and two runs. East Ridge (4-2) rattled Krage for eight runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Braylin Pantila threw the shutout for Eastview, allowing six hits, with Ruberg going 3-for-3.

Tennis: Cougars lose duel for lead to Crimson, then win twice

The Centennial Cougars beat Armstrong 7-0 on Wednesday and Anoka 6-1 on Thursday — after falling to Maple Grove 7-0 Tuesday in a clash for the Northwest Suburban lead. The Cougars are 7-1 in conference, 7-2 overall. Against Armstrong, winning in straight sets were Sean Oslund, Zach Chaffey, Justin Bailey and Jesse Simso in singles, and Joaquin Bliss/JJ Bliss, Evan Deitz/Kevin Jansa, and Dan Carlson/Matthew Hanson in doubles. Against Anoka, the Cougars won all singles, and 3-doubles, in straight sets, and the Bliss duo won a three-setter at 1-doubles.

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Centennial picked up two road wins last week, against Andover 13-7 Monday and Mahtomedi 6-5 Wednesday, improving to 3-1. Against Andover, Sam Rodriguez

drilled five goals, and Noah Berger and Logan Adams two each. Against Mahtomedi, Berger logged three goals and an assist, Rodriguez two of each and Brol Scherman one of each. Goalkeeper Evan Lechner made six saves each game.

Girls lacrosse: Cougars are 5-1; lose to Andover, rout Osseo-PC

Centennial absorbed its first loss, against Andover 9-7 on Monday, April 27, and routed Osseo-Park Center 18-1 on Friday, finishing the week 5-1. Against Andover, Neila Haney netted four goals, Callie Cody two, and Megan Goodreau and Anna Jarpey one each. Peyton Brezney made 10 saves. Merrill Deilich led Andover (4-1) with three goals. Against OPC, Ella O’Hearn logged six goals, Cody three, and Haney and Elise Fenstermacher two each. Bruce Strand

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Golden Lake Elementary Principal Christopher Gerst accepts a business award from the Circle Pines City Council in honor of the school’s presence in the community for 50 years. Golden Lake Elementary will host a 50th birthday celebration Saturday, May 21. Also pictured are members of the school board and a Golden Lake Elementary employee.

held April 28 and a memorial service April 29. • Vested Centennial Fire District (CFD) firefighters are eligible to receive $7,500 for every year of service, now that the fire steering committee approved an increase of $1,000 for pensions. Council Member Matt Percy explained that the fire relief fund is currently overfunded due to good returns, and the committee wanted to further thank the brave men and women for their service. Goldberg added, “Our firefighters are mostly volunteer firefighters, and they make a paltry salary and yet they put their lives on the line every time they go into a fire just like a full-time firefighter who is paid a full salary. So, this retirement fund is their reward at the end of it all.” Percy provided some other updates, too. CFD continues to apply for grants, mostly for new equipment purchases. Dan Retka, of the Spring Lake ParkBlaine-Mounds View Fire Department (SBM), will take over as interim chief while the district goes through the search process for the next chief. Chief Charlie Smith retired at the end of

Golden Lake and thus remove the lake from the impaired waters list. - WSB has been hired to take a deep dive into the city’s parks and trail system. Eventually a comprehensive list of priorities will be developed. - The city remains hopeful that funding (from a bonding bill) will go through so the missing trail connection in the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor can be constructed. - The Centennial Lakes Police Department now has two hybrid squad cars. Although each squad cost approximately $47,000, Antonen said the department is expecting to see a $3,500 yearly cost savings for fuel. - This June, the city of Circle Pines will move up one step (to step 2) in the GreenStep Cities Program after it completed six best practices. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm

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• City Administrator Patrick Antonen and city staff will dive further into city code to re-evaluate on whether a resident can operate a massage business out of her home. The resident recently visited the City Council to speak during open mike. She said she is originally from the area, but moved to St. Paul for several years to raise a family. Before moving back, she said she checked around with various cities and did research to make sure that she would be allowed to operate her small business. “I called (the city of Circle Pines) and I was told it was not going to be a problem, it was not going to be a big deal,” she said. She moved here a couple of years ago in the middle of the pandemic, and now that things are starting to get back to “normal,” she applied for the business license. “I turned in all of my paperwork and then got a phone call that I could not do massage out of home, it would need to be in a business district,” she explained. Antonen said he would need to look at the city code more closely and get back in touch with her. He explained that the city has had issues with a particular auto repair shop operating in a residential area that actually ended up in court. “If this is only allowed in a commercial district, we would need to amend the code,” he said. Council Member Dean Goldberg pointed out that if the council made the change for this particular resident, it might potentially open doors for other people and could be problematic for the city. • Longtime resident John Yackel received the Mayor’s Award for Community Leadership. (See page 16 for more information.) • Resident Kelly Gibbons passed away April 24 at the age of 60 after a brief battle with stage 4 melanoma. Gibbons is survived by his wife Jo, five kids and seven grandchildren. A visitation was

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Marquardt said shelties remind some people of Lassie, the dog featured in the T.V. series of the same name that ran from 1954 to 1973. “Like everyone, I knew Lassie, and Lassie is not a sheltie, Lassie is a collie. They are a different breed, but they have a similar look,” Marquardt said. “They are the most loving, smart, happy and loud dog (they bark a lot). I got kind of attached, so then when it was time for my first dog, it had to be a sheltie.” Marquardt has owned seven shelties. She currently owns an 8-year-old female and a 3.5-yearold male. Back in the early 2000s, Marquardt, along with a couple of friends, were informally helping shelties. They would hear of a sheltie that needed a new home, and work to find a good placement. “Somewhere along the way a couple of dogs came to our attention that had more severe issues — one had been hit by a car and needed surgery, and another was heartwormpositive,” she recalled. “At that point, we (felt) that we needed to do something a little bit more formal to become a nonprofit, so when those kinds of situations came up we would have the ability to appropriately raise money to cover that kind of stuff.” In 2003, MNSR officially earned its nonprofit status. Since inception, the organization has rescued and placed approximately 985 shelties. Marquardt said that during the 2008 housing crisis, the rescue was taking in 70 to 80 dogs a year, but that number has come down to 10 to 15 dogs a year, a much more manageable number for a small, all-volunteer organization. MNSR is foster-based rescue organization, meaning it does not have a central shelter where dogs are housed. Instead, all of the dogs in the program live with families in temporary foster homes while they await their forever homes. The organization is highly involved in educating

people about the breed. “The thing with shelties is there is a high risk of flight. They are smart, and when circumstance in their lives change, for many of them their tendency is to bolt. We do a lot of education about that when we are working with fosters and adopters,” Marquardt explained. In an effort to not only help its dogs, but other shelties across the A sheltie checks out some silent auction items during state, MNSR launched the Lost Minnesota Sheltie Rescue’s annual reunion. Shelties MN Facebook page to help owners reunite with their runaway sheltie. Because shelties often have unique needs and can be very shy, they often need to be in Minnesota Sheltie Rescue has been foster homes longer than some around since 2003. other breeds. “We need to really understand who that dog is. When they come and Molin reached out and in, if they are worried, shy or offered her services free of shut down, you don’t really know charge. what you have for a while. You “The grooming is something PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED need to let them develop, let them I can offer, and I know they A couple of shelties try to sniff out some treats during gain some trust, to know what Sheltie Games at the reunion. (you) have, and then we can place appreciate it. They can spend their money on more important that dog with a better fit.” things,” Molin explained. “I love IF YOU GO All of MNSR’s dogs are being able to see some of my fully vetted prior to adoption, ‘grooms’ adopted out. I hope that including spay/neuter, What: Minnesota Sheltie Rescue annual reunion my services help the dogs find vaccinations, microchip and any When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 their forever homes.” other veterinary care they may Where: Twin Cities Obedience Training Club Marquardt said what Molin has require. (TCOTC), 2101 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis done is extraordinary. “I take my Currently, the rescue has about Details: Attend the Minnesota Sheltie Rescue reunion own dogs to Deb, because she is 16 dogs in foster homes. Of those, with or without your sheltie. The annual fundraiser is that good and it is not cheap. It is five of those are “forever fosters,” a chance for sheltie lovers to meet other like-minded a lot of work to groom a sheltie,” meaning they will spend the rest people while supporting the rescue. There will be nail she said. “She just does the most of their lives in a foster home. trims, sheltie games, selfie booth, vendors, parade, beautiful job. She is gentle, she’s Those dogs are either senior dogs a silent auction and more. A box lunch will also be patient and she understands or have uniqueads medical needs. served. RSVP 5/1/2022 is required by emailing Judy at jmbell@ MDAN to run ONE TIME, the week beginning shelties. Grooming is not as For the past couple of years, the fastmail.net. expensive as the vet, but 20 rescue has not been able to host shelties a year getting groomed, its annual reunion or its main it adds up.” fundraiser. The event will return Molin said she enjoys seeing this year, however, on May 7. The the transformation of the dogs. event is open to not only families “Sometimes I can see the before who have adopted from MNSR, and after in the dog’s behavior but anyone who loves shelties. and attitude before they leave my At the event, Circle Pines shop. You can see it in their eyes. groomer Deb Molin is They perk up and look proud volunteering her time to give of themselves. Warms my little free nail trims to any shelties groomer’s heart.” that attend. Molin owns Personal Touch Pet Grooming and actually Managing Editor Shannon groomed Kobe, MNSR’s first Granholm can be reached at 651rescue, who was adopted by a Become a Math Tutor! 407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs. Circle Pines family. com. Those adopters gave Molin information about the rescue,

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storm pipe, 288 storm ponds and nearly 1,400 stormwater inlets and outlets. The fee for single family residential (includes townhomes, rural residential and farmsteads) is $12 per quarter. The fee for multifamily residential, commercial, institutional and industrial properties is $175 per acre of impervious ($12 minimum per parcel) per quarter. Fees began in Jan. 1, 2022. Residents who weren’t already served by municipal water and sewer received their utility bills late last week alerting to them to the new charge, and some chose to ask questions and share their discontent with the new charge during open mike at a council meeting. Those residents will be charged $48 for the entire year. Resident Hildur Perez said she thinks the tax is unfair. “I’m opposed to this tax. It is unscrupulous.” She explained that does not live near any storm sewers and is not connected to city water. “This actually angers me, because this is not right. To tax everyone in Lino Lakes, that is not right, that’s socialism,” she said. “We are not a socialist country, and you shouldn’t be putting socialism on us … It bothers me that this is being done like this.” Resident Joe Hill said he agreed with Perez. “What you are doing is wrong,” he said. “We don’t have sewer and water, and as far as that $48 (is concerned), that is dead wrong.” Resident Jeff Johnson said the “love letter” notifying him of a $48 bill caught him off guard. “Did somebody budget something wrong? How come all of a sudden we need to get $48 out of everybody?” he asked. “If I’m paying for everybody’s storm sewers

that are in other parts of the city, what is going to happen later on down the line when they decide to put in sanitary sewer and water service to me? Are they going to tell everybody in the city, ‘Hey, Sunrise (Drive) needs water, everybody pay up’…? I could see us having to shoulder the whole thing.” Resident Chris Milow said, “Equity and fair dealing when paying for storm sewer makes no sense to me, and you are looking at a master plumber in the state of Minnesota.” He added, “What I don’t understand is why representatives of the people that live in this city don’t look at that law and figure out the equitable way to have it paid for instead of just sending out a bill to the people who do not get the use of that service at all.” Resident Ellen Gatchell said she just wanted to know why, why now. “All I am asking is why? Why have you sent this letter? Why now? I don’t get it,” she said. Mayor Rob Rafferty thanked the residents for their time and said, “A lot of it has so much to do with the impaired waters that we have here in our community of Lino Lakes.” Rafferty encouraged the visiting residents to check out some materials on the stormwater utility in the back of the room, and encouraged them to get in touch with City Engineer Diane Hankee for further questions. For more information about the city’s stormwater utility, visit https:// linolakes.us/stormwater. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Stormwater utility FAQs Q. Why does Lino Lakes need a Storm Water Utility? The Lino Lakes Storm Water Utility (SWU) will fund operations and maintenance (O&M) necessary to effectively manage Lino Lakes’ stormwater system. Both state and federal (NPDES) requirements related to stormwater continue to increase. This fund will help ensure requirements continue to be met and that the city stormwater management system continues to function as designed for water flow, flood protection and water quality. Q. What is NPDES? And why do we have to do this? The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is the enactment of the Clean Water Act. Phase II of the program applies to cities of over 10,000 persons. It is a federally mandated program with specific requirements that the city must meet. The permit contains limits on what you can discharge, monitoring and reporting requirements and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people’s health. The cost of implementing this program locally is borne by the city.

Q. Why can’t we just pay it from general funds? The city’s general funds are under increased pressures for funding for a variety of essential services, including public safety, parks, road reconstruction, etc., just to name a few. There are not enough funds available to satisfy all the needs. Q. How is the stormwater utility fund going to improve the community? Funds generated from this utility will be used to protect, restore and, in some cases, enhance stormwater quality within the city. Q. Why is the stormwater utility (SWU) the “most fair and equitable” method? The SWU is based upon the principal of “users pay.” The more you discharge, the more you pay. In addition, all property types will pay, including tax-exempt properties. Since all types of properties contribute to the stormwater infrastructure, all types should pay. This will decrease the burden on homeowners, business and industrial uses, since the tax-exempt properties will be paying their share. Q. Why should I pay if I don’t drain into a

drainage system? The SWU covers the costs for mandated planning and permit tasks that affect every parcel in the city. It also pays for operation and maintenance of the stormwater management system that serves the public streets, which are necessary to access the parcels throughout the city. The fee does not cover the cost of an improvement that would benefit a specific property. Q. Is the utility really necessary? Rainfall causes the need for an adequate drainage system. Infrastructure that serves the city and land uses, including rural, create volumes of runoff and associated pollutant loads that the city is required to mitigate. To address water quantity (flooding) and water quality issues, a utility or user charge is necessary to finance the cost of the programs. To view the full FAQ document on the city’s website, visit linolakes.us and click on “Stormwater Utility” on the city's homepage. Then click on “Stormwater utility FAQs.”

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1. Circle Pines resident John Yackel recently celebrated his 90th birthday with a big crowd of community residents, friends and family. Yackel received a Mayor’s Award for Community Leadership from Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay. The award reads, in part, “John (and Elanor) Yackel have been true community stewards of Circle Pines for over 60 years, believing in the importance of a welcoming community that provides opportunities for all people to achieve their full potential.” —Dave Bartholomay, contributed 2. This blue-winged teal pair was recently spotted with a mallard in Lino Lakes. —LeAnn Michael, contributed 3. When Lino Lakes resident Jil Helmbrecht needed some help, Troop 136 sprang into action. Previous tenants of hers had left hundreds of cans in bags in her backyard. Over two days, members of the troop removed the old cans from her yard. Residents who have empty cans they need to dispose of may bring cans to the trailer parked at Main Street and Mill Road by Centermart in Centerville. All funds from the aluminum go directly to the Scouts. —Lonni Olson, contributed 4-5.The Rookery Activity Center in Lino Lakes held a job fair for part-time and full-time positions last week. There are still several positions available. —Andrea Turner, contributed

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