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Golden Lake students take learning outside

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — As the sun shines, wildlife returns and temperatures warm up, there couldn't be a more perfect time for students to bring their learning outside of the classroom's four walls.

Since 2016, Golden Lake Elementary in Circle Pines has used its outdoor classroom all year long in a variety of ways.

Recently, second-grade students took an adventure on the Oregon Trail. In a lesson that implements

design, engineering, science and history, students made rafts out of things they could find in the woods using a little bit of masking tape. The challenge was to construct a raft that would hold 25 pennies — even 50.

Principal Christopher Gerst explained that the idea for an outdoor classroom originally came out of a conversation he had with a parent who was a carpenter. “It started with a piece of paper, with me and a dad thinking about how we could do this, and we drew up some things,” he recalled.

In fall of 2016 the school held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and revealed the space to students. Home Depot donated the materials and labor for the initial structure and, since then, numerous community partnerships have added amenities to the classroom.

“The purpose is to provide an experience for our students who otherwise have not had experiences like this,” Gerst explained. “Minnesota offers so many unbelievable opportunities SEE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, PAGE 14

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Second graders Ella Barno (left) and Caroline Hounshell make use of Golden Lake Elementary School’s outdoor classroom by building a raft made out of sticks as part of an Oregon Trail lesson.

Cooking up a Mother’s Day treat

BY JULIA ARNOLD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Cooking together at home is a great way to spend time as a family, especially when it’s a simple, easy-tofollow recipe that everyone will enjoy.

This Mother’s Day, why not whip up this crowd-pleasing granola recipe for mom or with mom? It’s delicious as is, or you can substitute ingredients to your heart’s content.

Once cooked, sprinkle this crunchy, sweet and heart-healthy goodness on yogurt and vanilla ice cream, or eat it plain. Placing the cereal in decorative glass containers makes fantastic personalized gifts for Mother’s Day or for an end-of-the-year teacher gift.

Ingredients:

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• 3 cups rolled oats • 1 cup dry or flaked coconut • 1 cup nuts (sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.)

• 1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1/2 cup light brown sugar • 1 tsp. salt • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Baking instructions:

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• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

• If you have a trusty sidekick on hand, have them start by mixing together all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

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Centennial senior snags summer internship with Medtronic

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — A soon-to-be Centennial grad already has her mind set on what's next.

Senior Cassie Cavegn, of Lino Lakes, scored a competitive internship with Medtronic in Mounds View this summer. She will start in June and work full time through August.

Cavegn fi rst found out about the opportunity after she received an email from Centennial Career Specialist Leslye Erzberger. “I reviewed the email and went in to talk to her about it. She helped me make a resume,” she said. “That's the field I am going into for college.”

This fall, Cavegn will attend the

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering.

Her intended major is materials engineering, possibly biomedical engineering.

During the internship, Cavegn will assist with lab work, meet new people and experiment with different plastics to see how they work with medical devices. She is especially excited to work under the mentorship of Kelly DeVries, a senior materials engineer in the Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure department.

“I would basically like to be her when I am older, so the opportunity to work with her is great,” she said.

“To be her would pretty much be a dream.”

In addition, the internship will also help her to determine if this is really

the career she wants to pursue.

“I am really excited to understand what I need to do to be prepared for this career that I am interested in.

Being with people who do this every day, I can understand what they did to get to this point,” she said. “I am going to be dedicating my whole education and future career to this type of job, and I think having that confi rmation that this is really what I want to get into will be really important.”

After she graduates from college, Cavegn said her dream job is to be “just like Kelly.”

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STUDENT NEWS The following students were named to the dean's list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2017 fall semester: Bemidji State University: Jenna Kristofitz, Jeri McDonald, Bayle Robertsand Haley Williams, all of Circle Pines; Nicole Kocur and Adam Lovick, both of Lino Lakes.

Bethel University: Sierra Beilby, Madison Clepper, Kira Hamann, Joy Turner and Kaitlyn VanTassel, all of Circle Pines; Madilyn Bliss, Jasmin Bretoi, David Crane, Emma Harville, Nicholas Knudsen, Kelsy Mendenhall, Levi Nelson, Megan O'Neil, Emily Raven, Kayleigh Sommerfeldt, Jacob Stein , Matthew Stein and Spencer Weyandt, all of Lino Lakes.

Drake University: Lucas Hofmann and Jordan Uecker, both of Circle Pines; Emma Perreira of Lino Lakes.

Georgia Institute of Technology: Brandon Will of Circle Pines.

Gustavus Adolphus College: Mitchell Monson of Lino Lakes.

Michigan Technological University: Nicholas Olsen of Lino Lakes.

Minnesota State Mankato: Jacob Iverson , Sareena Mockros, Kyle Nordby, Mitchell Ruedy, Jesse Sellner and Abby Westphal , all of Circle Pines; Nicholas Selleck of Lexington; Jessica Boespflug, Rheanna Hendrickson, Ryan Kingdon, PaulLesch , SkylarMenke, Zachary Olson, Stephanie Peterson, JordanPierson and Jacob Siler, all of Lino Lakes.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: BaileyArman , Allison Billeadeau, Madelyne Carlson, TaraChapman , Kelly Couillard, Erin Farley, TerranceGray, NoahGreen , Jake Holicky, Taiwoo Kim, Keatan Kuznia , KyleKuznia , Gabrielle Loch, Kelly Martichus-

Wheaton College: Elizabeth Krekelberg and Megan Heider, both of Lino Lakes.

Miller of Circle Pines, Master of Science in physician assistant studies.

The following students were named to the dean's list or received academic honors or awards at a college or university for the 2018 spring semester:

College of St. Scholastica: ElizabethNickman of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in nursing; TiannaReff of Lino Lakes, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in nursing; and BreannaCiatti of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in nursing.

ki, Carl Schoephoerster, Elissa Severseike, AlexisStricker and Maria Turch, all of Circle Pines; MariaBentson, Kaisa Bornhoft, Taylor Chaney, Allie Conlin, RebeccaDelahunt , Brittany Dunleavy, Abigail Emch, TashaErding , Cassidy Gobran, Emily Green, EdwardHolmes , MorganJackson, Noelle Knutson , Lindsey McAulay, KatherineMendenhall, Alexandra Penaflor Alvarez, LaurenRudeen , Niklas Schutta, Ryan Spencer, Carly Taschner, MatthewTlachac, Katherine Walcheck, Jonah Westerman and AshleyYngsdal, all of Lino Lakes.

North Dakota State University students Alex Johnson, of Circle Pines, and AlexLundeen , of Lino Lakes, each received a STEM scholarship from Doosan Bobcat North America.

University of Wisconsin-Madison: CaitlynBangert of Centerville.

The following students graduated from a college or university in the fall of 2017:

University of Wisconsin-Stout: ElizabethCapistrant, Andrew Chiodo, Nathaniel Geschwill, HannahRawleigh, Asha Sivarajah, Theodore Soler, Erin Thomas and SerenaWestling , all of Circle Pines; and Anna Montgomery of Lino Lakes.

Bethel University: Madeline St. Martin of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, psychology.

Iowa State University: Kaitlin Farmerie of Lino Lakes.

Drake University: Emma Perreira of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, psychology.

Harding University: Katrina

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Ariana Cole of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts, political science; Madeline Janssen of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Business Administration, marketing; ShannonLynch of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, special education; JennaBarlow of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, biology; SamanthaBlom of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, English; and EvanOstergren of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting.

University of Wisconsin-Stout: Nicholas Johnson of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, applied math & computer science.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its April 23 meeting: • Recognized student athletes and coaches from the winter season. Students recognized included Luke Arends, 2018 Triple A Award winner and 5AA winner; Madeline Beilby, Triple A Award winner; Claire Orth, Athena Award winner; Cody Peterson, Class AAA All-State wrestler (sixth place); Mackenzie Callahan, Minnesota Association of Dance Teams (MNDAT) All-State Dance Team; Sophia Taylor, MADT All-State Dance Team; Sydney Stapleton, Coaches Association All-State girls basketball; Taylor McAuley, Coaches Association All-State girls basketball; Lucas McGregor, AP boys hockey AllState and Mr. Hockey finalist; Gabbie Hughes, State girls hockey – All-Tournament Team, Ms. Hockey finalist and two-time All-State; Anneke Linser, State girls hockey – All-Tournament Team, Ms. Hockey finalist, two-time All-State and AA Herb Brooks Award winner; Josh Hamann, Mackenna Stoterau and Hannah Backman, State Adapted Floor Hockey – All-Tournament Team.

Coaches recognized included Ritch Menne, 5AA boys hockey Coach of the Year; Joe Law, 5AA boys hockey Assistant Coach of the Year; and Kristi King, 5AA girls hockey Coach of the Year.

• Recognized the nominees for the 2018 Teacher of the Year. Nominees include: Martha Arlandson, school psychologist at Centerville Elementary; Holly Augustin, science teacher at Centennial High School; Megan Berres, teacher at Centennial Area Learning Center; Tanja Dubbs, special education teacher at Rice Lake Elementary; Megan Fritz, third-grade teacher at Centennial Elementary; Melinda Goedeke, district mentor coordinator; Curt Gutbrod, fifth-grade teacher at Blue Heron Elementary; Mary Jordan, fourth-grade teacher at Rice Lake Elementary; Rachel Koffski, speech/language pathologist at Centennial Middle School; Eric Nelson, lead teacher at Golden Lake Elementary; and Rick Poppe, transition specialist at Pines School.

• Heard from Golden Lake Elementary Principal Christopher Gerst, who told the board about the school's outdoor classroom. Recently, 35 high school seniors helped to

install an amphitheater at the school for Senior Service Day. • Approved the consent agenda, which included March 26 meeting minutes, monthly disbursements, personnel, field trips and gifts to the district.

• Approved 2017-18 calendar changes due to inclement weather. Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson explained Centennial Schools remains in compliance with instructional hours (determined by the state) despite the two snow days this year. Therefore, students and staff will not be required to make up lost time for the 2017-18 school year.

• Approved a contract for Patrick Chaffey, who will be the new executive director of business services effective July 1.

• Approved a resolution proposing to place three teachers on unrequested leave of absence (ULA). Executive Director of Human Resources Dan Melde explained the ULA is due to district budget cuts that were presented at the school board meeting last month. School Board Treasurer Ray Culp abstained from the vote.

• Approved the termination of 12 probationary teachers.

Melde said probationary teachers are teachers who are in their first three years of employment with the district and have not previously had a contract in another district. Culp abstained from the vote.

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• Approved a resolution proposing discipline of an employee. The school board reviewed a letter informing an employee of proposed discipline the district seeks to impose.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13.43, subdivision 2, the specific reasons for the proposed discipline, the nature of the proposed discipline and the letter are private data until final disposition of the proposed disciplinary action.

The next school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, in the District Office. The next work session will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 7.

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Moms are remarkable

OTHER’S DAY IS May 13 and they deserve a special salute. They are remarkable people who hold families together, teach children morals and work hard to keep families healthy. Besides that, they are key support people to their husbands and others.

Many are in the workforce and have to manage time and responsibilities. They are highly efficient with their duties and rarely seem to tire or complain.

I am thankful for my mom and even my mothers-in-law.

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not About the your mother’s teaching.

— Proverbs 6:20 Town All that I am, or hope to be, I mother.

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THE WALLEYE FISHING opener on May 12 is always an exciting time for Minnesota anglers and others who join our state. This year there will be some ice on the shore so you will have it to pack your fish and beer. I remember a number of years fishing on Lake Winnibigoshish and Leech Lake when we have had ice on the shore. Sometimes it was so cold we had to wear snowmobile suits. Now my preference when I take the boys walleye fishing is to go later in the year.

IF YOU ARE looking for a job, there are hundreds of opportunities. The big issue for our country and Minnesota is the shortage of qualified labor. You can hardly fi nd a restaurant today where there isn’t a sign posted that they are now hiring. In our small newspaper group we have a number of job openings in sales, pressmen, news writing, graphic design, etc. In one location they were interviewing for a beginning position for web offset press work and thought they had a good candidate. When the potential employee heard the starting time, the response was, “I don’t get up that early.” I think the starting time was around 6 or 7 a.m. Some think it is the millennial culture. On the other hand, we have some wonderful millennial employees who are very passionate and dedicated to their work.

Somehow I think entitlement has crept into our society far more than I would like.

THE FOUR DISTINCT seasons we have in Minnesota, or for that matter the northern tier of our country, seem to prompt extraordinary amounts of energy, especially at spring time.

People are anxious to be outdoors and especially this year with the late spring. I noticed the other day there were two fishing boats on White Bear Lake before the ice had even gone out. But spring prompts a lot of cleanup. Our city workers are cleaning streets, lawns are being raked, gutters cleaned and even attempts at cleaning the garage, which will prompt some garage sales. It seems to me that used furniture is very reasonable to buy and in many cases in excellent condition. Antiques seem to be losing value as well. Part of it is generational. Collectors like things they grew up with and that has taken us from toy trains to model airplanes to the electronic world and that is quickly obsolete.

THE RECENTLY OPENED Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake is a wonderful addition to the community.

Lakeshore Players, with 65 years of history in the community, will enjoy performing at this beautiful, attractive and acoustically designed theater. Kathy and I enjoyed our pre-blizzard evening on April 13. This raises and draws attention to the value of arts in our community.

If you haven’t yet made a contribution to this facility, they still have a need to raise approximately $600,000.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Centerville — past, present, and future

ast: Before the French-Canadian settlers established the town of Centerville in the mid-1800s, Dakota Indians lived here in the 1600s and 1700s. In 1854, settlers Peltier, LaValle and LaMotte laid out and platted the town.

They chose the name Centerville because of its central location from St. Paul, Stillwater and Anoka.

The City was officially established August 11, Movers and on 1857, when Minnesota was still a Shakers territory. Many of the founding Jeff Paar members of Centerville still have relatives living in the city.

Present: The past 15 years, the council and staff have been working on infrastructure improvements. A new water tower was constructed in 2005 to meet the growing needs of the residents. A pavement management was put in place in 2003 to fully reconstruct older roads, add curbing and maintain newer roads. Many new trails have been added to provide residents a safe way to access city parks as well as provide access to the County trail system. The city provides outstanding public safety; we partner with Circle Pines and Lexington for Police protection through Centennial Lakes Police Department, and Circle

Pines for fi re protection through Centennial Fire District. Partnering provides the best service for the taxpayer’s dollar.

An Economic Development Authority (EDA) was recently put in place to help grow our commercial business, as well as meet the needs of our current businesses.

Centerville is fortunate to have a very active Park and Recreation Committee and Lions Club, who provide many activities for residents; Music in the Park, Bald Eagle Waterski Club Shows, ice fishing contests and the Fete des Lacs summer celebration. Fete des Lacs continues to grow, and this year’s festival will be fi lled with many new activities.

Currently there is a lot of building and construction in the city.

Waterworks was demolished last fall and a concept plan has been presented for approximately 15-18 high end, detached townhomes.

Peltier Estates townhome development is expected to break ground, just north on 20th Ave. and Main St., which consists of approximately 24 high end, detached townhomes. Ruffridge-Johnson is beginning construction of their new 34,000 sq. ft. facility on our DEED/Shovel Ready site. The city also welcomed many new businesses recently, including Rumble Motorsports, Ready Landscaping and Wholesome Health.

The city recently joined Twitter and Facebook to get information to our residents and surrounding community more efficiently. The

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Future: The City Council, staff and committees are putting the fi nishing touches on our 2040 Comprehensive Plan to help shape the city into the next decade. Centerville needs to continue to grow our tax base with commercial development. Our city administrator, staff and commercial realtor have been very active marketing and networking Centerville to businesses looking to come to the city. The city is fortunate to have a very active planning and zoning committee to help with new residential and commercial development. Parks and trails need continued upgrades and repairs, as well as new parks and trails added. I would like to see the city host a “Taste of Centerville” where the local restaurants/businesses could showcase their foods, beverages and wares.

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ffordable child care is a resource that helps to ensure family economic stability and improved child well-being, as well as keep the engine of our economy running now and in the future.

It should be a priority for Gov. Dayton and lawmakers to leverage federal and state funds to improve the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) by: (1) making a long-overdue increase to the child care provider reimbursement rates; and (2) making the program work better for families, including reducing barriers to access for families experiencing homelessness, making it easier for families moving off of the Minnesota Family Investment Program (welfare) to keep their CCAP and ensuring that families already enrolled in CCAP can maintain their access even if they move to a different county.

Solid Ground provides housing and services to families experiencing homelessness, and our families would

beneďŹ t greatly from the improvements to CCAP described above. Many of our families have difďŹ culty accessing affordable childcare or ďŹ nding providers who will accept CCAP; infant Movers and care is particularly difďŹ cult to ďŹ nd.

Shakers Just recently, a Solid Trisha Cummins Ground participant was offered a well-paying position but Kauffman ended up losing the job because she could not ďŹ nd affordable childcare. She is still out of work.

Ever since drastic cuts to CCAP in 2003 and 2005, the state has not provided sufďŹ cient investment to make up for that lost funding or meet the need for working families. Child care providers who do accept CCAP are reimbursed at a rate based on 2011

“With a robust economy, expanding workforce and budget surplus, now is the time to invest both federal and state dollars in child care to support Minnesota’s workers, businesses and, most importantly, our future workforce: our children.� average child care costs. (Would you work for wages that lag the market by 7 years?) The low reimbursement rate reduces the number of providers who will accept CCAP and results in increased costs to families.

Minnesota is set to receive additional CCAP funding from the federal government, and we should also commit increased state funding for CCAP. Federal funds won’t cover the full cost of all of the changes needed to the program, let alone provide enough to allow access for the thousands of eligible families who currently cannot be served by CCAP due to inadequate funding.

With a robust economy, expanding workforce and budget surplus, now is the time to invest both federal and state dollars in child care to support Minnesota’s workers, businesses and, most importantly, our future workforce: our children.

I urge everyone to contact their legislator and the Governor to request increased state investment in CCAP. Our children and our economy depend on it.

Trisha Cummins Kauffman is executive director of Solid Ground.

She can be reached at tckauffman@ solidgroundmn.org or 651-846-9019.

CHURCH BRIEF Doubts about God discussed

The effects of hard times on religious faith will be explored at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, and at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, at Lifetree CafĂŠ.

The program titled, “Where Is God When Life Turns Tough?� features a fi lmed interview with John Stumbo, a former pastor and marathon runner who suffered a sudden, life-threatening

illness that attacked his entire muscular system.

During the program, participants will discuss times in their own lives when they’ve doubted God. Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree CafÊ is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines.

Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Future Problem Solvers rummage sale Centennial School District Future Problem Solvers (FPS) will host a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the gym at Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes. In addition to 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 28 students to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, for the International FPS competition in June. Donations can be dropped off from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the Rice Lake gym.

Sons of Norway Heritage Fest

The Norwegians are busy getting ready for Vennelag’s 21st annual Heritage Festival from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the Scandia Community Center. They are getting out their recipes for rømmegraut, rice pudding, fattigmans, rosettes and other baked Norwegian goodies. As always, there will be lots of Norwegian lefse, herring, meatballs, sausage, open face sandwiches and other tasty foods to tickle your palate.

Attendees can listen or dance to the old-time music of the Florian Chmielewski Fun Time Band, bid on items in the silent auction and purchase mystery bags from the Norske Lotteri. Tickets are $16 in

advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets, call 651-7804179 or 651-443-3987.

The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes committee invites community members to attend the 3rd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Saturday, May 19. All proceeds from the walk will benefit Alexandra House. Registration/check-in, face painting, team photos and the resource fair will be 8:30-10:15 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10:30 am.

Registration is $20/adults and children are free. For more information, visit www. nystromcounseling.com/ walkamile.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS DEMENTIA FRIENDS

CENTENNIAL COUGARS NEON NIGHT 3K GLOW RUN

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the five key messages about dementia and how to support people living with it through this one hour informational session. Refreshments follow discussion.

Contact: 651-270-8655 or valeriebenedix@ gmail.com

When: 8-10 p.m. Friday, May 18 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Fundraiser for CMS Parent Support Organization. Glow run, music and lights by DJ Skoolz, food trucks and concessions, prizes and glow-in-the-dark T-shirt.

Contact: 763-792-5680 or cmspso.com

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

GLOBAL 6K FOR WATER

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturdays, May 12 & 26 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $20/Y members; $25/ non-members. See early bird pricing specials.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 19 Where: Rice Creek Covenant Church, 125 Ash St. Lino Lakes Details: 6K walk/run is 3.73 miles, representing the average distance that people in the developing world walk for water. $50 registration fee provides clean water for one person. Register online.

Contact: teamworld vision.org/ckc6k

BIRD WALK SERIES

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FIRST-TIME COURSE

When: 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join an experienced birder on a walk to see and hear 20-60 species of birds. All birding abilities welcome; binoculars provided. $5/person, registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 17 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Access areas other birders can’t get to and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds and upland bird species.

Equipment provided. $10/adult; 17 and under free. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 Where: Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE Details: Participants will learn the latest information about driver safety, new laws and vehicle technology; and will qualify for an insurance discount. $26; registration required.

Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

WORLD FEST

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19 Where: Town Square Park, 10802 Town Square Dr. NE, Blaine Details: Wide array of music, dance, cultural learning booths, demonstrations and ethnic foods. Bring a lawn chair.

Contact: 763-717-2723 or blainemn.gov

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: INSECT DIVERSITY

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Bring a lunch and join a naturalist for a monthly presentation on local natural history and possibly a hike.

Free. Ages 50+.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 24 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Class covers basic strokes, boat safety, bracing and equipment. $25/person, ages 16+. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

Ongoing BABY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

LINO LAKES RECYCLING Tuesdays SATURDAY Where: Centennial Li-

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics.

Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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brary, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-324-1540: anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME

When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-324-1540: anokacountylibrary.org

FAMILY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required.

Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

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WHERE: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes

CONTACT: 763-324-3350 or

Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, Council Workroom, 600 Town Center Pkwy.

Details: A great way for people of all backgrounds to learn to speak, conduct meetings, manage people and lead, delegate and motivate.

Contact: 763-205-0189

MINNESOTA TOPS CHAPTER 1126 LINO LAKES

When: 8:30-10 a.m.

Thursdays Where: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Room 23, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Lose weight with portion control.

Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings.

Contact: 651-483-6340

MINNESOTA TOPS CHAPTER 1722 LEXINGTON

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays Where: Lexington City Hall, community room, 9180 Lexington Ave. N. Details: Lose weight with portion control.

Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings.

Contact: 763-780-8270

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY LAKESHORE PLAYERS: ‘INTO THE WOODS’ When: Through May 20; shows at 7:30 p.m.

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Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Stephen Sondheim’s fairy tale musical masterpiece combines some of your favorite tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and others and explores what happens AFTER they live happily ever after. Tickets $19-$25.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.org

Thursday, May 10 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Most important annual fundraiser for the White Bear Center for the Arts. Choose to attend among three available times. Free to attend.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 4-HOUR REFRESHER

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday, May 10 Where: Forest Lake TOGETHER WITH YOU Senior Center, 767 SW LUNCHEON 4th St., Forest Lake When: 11:30 a.m.-1 Details: Seniors can p.m. Wednesday, May 9 Where: Rudy’s Redeye learn the latest informaGrill, 4940 Hwy 61, White tion in regards to driver safety, new laws and Bear Lake vehicle technology; and Details: Fundraising get a 10 percent discount luncheon to support on auto insurance. $22.

Northeast Residence Contact: 888-234-1294 programs for adults and or mnsafetycenter.org children with developmental disabilities. Free to attend; RSVP online.

ANNIE’S SWEDISH Contact: nerinc.org COFFEE PARTIES When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursdays, May 10 NATIVE PLANT WORKSHOP & 17 Where: GammelgarWhen: 7-8:30 p.m. den Museum, 20880 OlinWednesday, May 9 da Trail N., Scandia Where: Vadnais Details: 3-course Heights Fire Dept. North coffee party and tour of Station, 655 Co. Road F five historic buildings.

Details: Free work$15/person; reservations shop to learn new required. landscaping strategies Contact: 651-433-5054 and help improve the or gammelgarden watershed. Instucton, museum.org examples and practical tools provided.

Contact: 651-204-6070 LADIES NIGHT OUT or vlawmo.org/events When: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Where: 100 Main St., HEART 4 ART When: 8-9 a.m.; noon-1 Stillwater Details: Downtown p.m.; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. shops offer discounts, (social hour at 5:30)

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When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists.

Contact: 651-257-6668 or kidsmakesculpture@ franconia.org

When: Noon Saturday, May 19 where: West Park, 2350 11th St., White Bear Lake Details: Family friendly event for all ages and abilities, bene3RD ANNUAL WALK A fits the Erickson Merkel MILE IN HER SHOES When: 8:30 a.m. Satur- Foundation to help stu‘10-MINUTE dents minimize student day, May 19 PLAY FESTIVAL’ loan debt. Meal, beveragWhere: Anoka City When: 7:30 p.m. Thurses and lawn games follow day, May 31 & June 7; Hall Plaza the run. Register online, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 Details: Annual one$35-$45/adults; $25-$35/ & 8; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, mile walk fundraising youth 14 and under. event for Alexandra June 2 & 9; 2 p.m. SunContact: ericksonHouse. 8:30 a.m. registraday, June 3 & 10 merkel.org tion, 10:15 a.m. opening Where: Hanifl Perremarks, 10:30 a.m. walk forming Arts Center, begins. Resource fair, 4941 Long Ave., White ST. PAUL CHAMBER MINNESOTAPOTTERS.COM MINNESOTAPOTTERS COM activities and prizes.

Bear Lake ORCHESTRA Registration $20/adults; Details: Novice and When: 3 p.m. Sunday, free for children. published playwrights May 20 Contact: nystrom worldwide submit new Where: St. Andrews counseling.com/ works; 10 are chosen to Lutheran Church, 900 WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May walkamile be performed by actors Stillwater Road, Mahto11 and Saturday, May 12; 10 a.m.-5 DETAILS: Visit seven pottery from across the Twin medi studios with guest potters from p.m. Sunday, May 13 Cities.

Details: Performance around the country; items for sale.

STILLWATER Contact: 651-429-5674 of Haydn’s “Morning FLEA MARKET WHERE: Upper St. Croix Valley, or www.lakeshore Symphony.” Tickets self-guided tour CONTACT: minnesotapotters.com When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. players.org available at the SPCO Saturday, May 19 and box office.

Sunday, May 20 Contact: 651-291-1144 Where: Washington ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ or thespco.org Event benefits 3seams, a the Norske Lotteri. Tick- County Fairgrounds, CALENDAR GUIDELINES drink specials, food ets $16 in advance. social enterprise dedi12300 40th St. N., Lake samples, fashion tips Anyone in the commuContact: 651-780-4179 cated to fighting issues Elmo and decorating ideas, nity may send us news of COMMUNITY or 651-443-3987 Details: Free outdoor followed by a drawing at of poverty and human CONNECTIONS: an upcoming local event. trafficking through job flea and crafter’s market. STATE OF REAL ESTATE The calendar is reserved 8:30 p.m. creation.

Contact: 715-557-1785 AND DECORATING FOR for secular community Contact: mainstreet ACTIVE LIFE FAIR Contact: https://run or rsgdevelopment.com/ SMALL SPACES stillwateriba.com events in or adjacent When: 10 a.m.-noon signup.com/race/mn/ fleamarket to Press Publication’s Wednesday, May 16 When: 2-3 p.m. Tuescoverage area. Priority Where: Shoreview day, May 22 MAHTOMEDI is given to free or affordCommunity Center, 4580 BOOK IT! 5K GARDEN CLUB Where: Vadnais BARK FOR LIFE ANNUAL SPRING SALE Victoria St. N. STILLWATER WALK/RUN Heights City Hall, 800 E. able events that are likely to appeal to a broad Details: Free resource County Road E When: Noon-7 p.m.

When: 9:30 a.m.-noon When: 9 a.m.-noon audience. Publication of fair adults 55+ and care- Saturday, May 19 Details: Learn about Friday, May 11 and 9 Saturday, May 12 events is subject to edireal estate and how to a.m.-noon Saturday, May Where: Barker’s Alps, givers to gather inforWhere: Roseville mation regarding local 12 North 5th St., Bayport Library, 2180 N. Hamline decorate for small spaces torial discretion. Due to space limitations, there programs and services from two local realtors Where: Wedgwood Details: Family event Ave. is no guarantee whether, about health, fitness in the program for sePark, 211 Wedgewood with four-legged friends Details: 9th annual when or for how long and wellness opportuniors. Free; no registraDr., Mahtomedi includes 5K and Yoga event hosted by the submissions will be pubnities, senior housing tion required.

Details: Premium in the Park preceding Friends of the Ramsey lished. Submissions are Contact: 651-204-6000 hanging baskets, peevent; and games, music, facilities and retirement County Libraries supsubject to editing. planning; also hearing or cityvadnaisheights. rennials, geraniums, pet photographs, dog ports summer reading Please include date, checks and balance com bedding plants, potting agility, demonstrations, program at all branch time, location, cost, brief plants and more. Prosilent auction, food truck screens. locations, including details, and contact inContact: 651-490-4750 ceeds support garden-re- and vendors. Fundraiser Shoreview and White BLACK BEAR YACHT formation for each event lated educational profor the American Cancer or www.shoreview Bear Lake. $27/adult or RACING ASSOCIATION submission. Submission communitycenter.com grams and beautification Society. $75/family by May 3; TRAINING projects in Mahtomedi.

Contact: relayforlife. $15/age 12 and under.

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Mail: Press Publicasail, crew overboard and Bingo. Register by County Fairgrounds, High School, 1240 CounSaturday, May 19 tions preparedness, sailing May 12 12300 N. 40th St., Lake ty Road B2 Where: Arcola Mills, Attn: Calendar rules, racing tactics and Contact: 651-490-4750 Elmo Details: Free resource 12905 Arcola Trail N., 4779 Bloom Ave. strategies. Open to the or shoreviewcommunity Stillwater Details: Sheep and fair hosted by Ramsey White Bear Lake, MN public. center.com wool festival events County Children’s MenDetails: Event in55110 Contact: bbyra.com include Minnesota’s tal Health Collaborative. cludes spring colors largest fleece competi50 agencies represented, RAISE THE CURTAIN photography shoot showtion, sheep shearing, free meal, raffle, youth casing the work of local When: 5:30 p.m. FriGET UP TO UP TO 72 MONTHS fleece skirting demos, activities, massage ther- day, May 18 photographers 10 a.m.-2 OR 0% INTEREST book-signings, dog-herd- apy and door prizes. p.m.; poetry meet and Where: Vadnais ing demos, classes, potContact: 651-293-5951 greet with poets from the Heights Commons, 655 FINANCINGX IN REBATES* ters, cheesemakers, farm or rccmhc.org local chapter of League County Road F E. with purchase of a Lennox home comfort system. work stock dog trial and of Minnesota Poets.

Details: Annual more Contact: arcolamills. fundraiser for Lakeshore SONS OF NORWAY Contact: 612-961-9625 Players Theatre includes org HERITAGE FEST or shepherdsharvest dinner, auction, prizes When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesfestival.org and entertainment. day, May 15 CANINE CARNIVAL Tickets $75 by May 3; Where: Scandia ComWhen: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. then $90. munity Center Saturday, May 19 3SEAMS 5K “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” Contact: 651-429-5674 Details: Enjoy a NorRUN AND WALK Where: Wildlife Heating & Air Conditioning, Service & Sales, Free Estimates. or lakeshoreplayers.org wegian meal and listen Science Center, 22830 When: 9:30 a.m.-noon 4457 White Bear Pkwy. | White Bear Lake, MN 55110 or dance to the old time Sunrise Road NE, Stacy Saturday, May 12 www.4seasonsairwbl.com | (651) 426-5254 Serving Your Friends, Neighbors and Relatives for 43 Years! music of the Florian Details: Guest speakWhere: West Park, RAMSEY COUNTY Offer expires 6/15/2018. ers, presentations on 2350 11th St., White Bear Chmielewski Fun Time MASTER GARDENER’S *On a qualifying system purchase. Lennox system rebate offers range from $150 to $1,700. Some restrictions apply.

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26.2 times 50: Cougar coach nearing goal of running marathon in every state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mike Evans vividly recalls three stern words from his mother 45 years ago that have spurred him ever since.

“Quitters never win,” she said, disappointed in Mike when he went out for track in 10th grade but quit before the fi rst meet.

“I have never quit anything since,” said Evans, 59, of Lino Lakes. “In fact, there have been a couple marathons that I thought about dropping out of, but those words from my mom — and know she was watching me from Heaven — kept me going.”

One major quest this aging but supremely-fit athlete intends to see through is his goal of running a marathon in all fi fty states.

Despite a late start, Evans is almost there. He has done 60 of them, in 44 states, since debuting with the Twin Cities Marathon in 1994.

Evans has mapped out the races needed to cross off the fi nal six states.

North Carolina on June 19 is next, then Pennsylvania on Oct. 11. Next year he’ll hit Maryland, Nebraska and New Jersey, and, finally, Hawaii in March of 2020.

“This quest has been so much more than just running a marathon in all 50 states,” he said. “I have met so many great people over the years and have made friends through a running forum from all over the country.”

A project manager for a remodeling company, Evans serves as assistant coach for the Centennial cross country team under head coach Neil Kruse.

“The only time I have running partners is in the fall when I get to run with the cross country team. That is my favorite time of the year. I love running with those kids! Other than

that, I’m usually on my own.”

Mike and Debby Evans, residents of Lino Lakes for 34 years, have eight kids and 19 grandchildren. They live just off Birch Street. He estimates he’s trekked 20,000 miles on Birch over the last 25 years. Two of his sons, Mikey and Ryan, have run marathons with him.

Evans, who measures “almost” 5-foot-5 and 125 pounds, is a lifelong fitness buff, starting with wrestling at Richfield High School, where he lettered four years and was “pretty good, but not great.” As an adult, along with running, he took up body-building for a time, and won his division at the 1985 Minnesota Natural Novice meet.

He has enjoyed running his whole life, including a four-year stint in the Air Force, but, until his mid-30s, running was mainly a stress-reliever for him, a place to be alone with his thoughts, or a stimulus for working out problems in his head.

However, friends kept asking if he’d ever run a marathon, so in 1993 he decided to dedicate a year to train for a Twin Cities Marathon (TCM) just so he could fi nally say, “Yes, I have run a marathon.” It was a tough year for someone who’d never run 12 miles at one time, but he got through it nicely, covering 26.2 miles from Minneapolis to St. Paul in a very respectable time of three hours, 18 minutes.

A couple days later, he was excited to receive a post-card informing him that he had qualified for the Boston Marathon — only to get another one shortly after, apologizing for the mistake and telling him he really needed a 3:10 to qualify.

“Well, that kind of ticked me off, so I decided to train another year, run Twin Cities, qualify and run Boston— and then be done with this whole

marathon running nonsense.”

Instead, he slipped to 3:34:19 in the 1995 TCM — and needed a trip to the emergency room with hypothermia.

“After feeling sorry for myself for a few days, my wife convinced me to run another one, so we flew to Dallas two months later.”

That’s where everything started to kick in. He fi nished in 3:08.27, qualifying for Boston in just his third try, and he found himself running in the 100th anniversary of the world’s oldest and most famous marathon, in 1996.

“After that, I couldn’t stop. I fell in love with the whole marathoning experience, the planing, the training, the competing. I loved it all.”

He’s run 15 marathons in Minnesota, one each in 42 states and two in Massachusetts. Entering the New England Challenge one year, he had already run Boston but he wanted to wear the T-shirt proclaiming “5 Marathons, 5 States, 5 Days” in good faith, so returned to the Bay State.

Evans is usually near the front. He’s won his age group 16 times, placed in the overall top three 11 times and won the overall title three times.

But he attributes such success to not often running the bigger, prestigious races — such as Grandma’s in Duluth, where he posted his all-time best of 2:55:32 in 2000 and placed 113th. His main objective is to beat three hours or get as close as he can.

Asked about the toughest ones, Evans said Pike’s Peak was brutal, 13 miles straight up a mountain, then back down, but even more grueling was the Vermont 50 Miler. “Fifty miles of rocky trails, up and down a mountain … that one almost killed me.” At times like those, his mother’s tough love helped keep his knees pumping.

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Mike Evans of Lino Lakes ran his most recent marathon, in Delaware on April 28, where he placed third overall in 2:58:53.

Homers help Cougars softball start season 6-1; they had no-hitter, too

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Olivia Beaulieu

Olivia Beaulieu belted a gametying, three-run homer in the seventh inning to help the Centennial softball team (7-2) beat Blaine 11-8 in 10 innings last week. The Cougar first baseman is batting .583 (14-for-24) with three homers, two doubles, and 12 RBIs. In the field, she has made 35 putouts with no errors.

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On Saturday, at a tournament, the Cougars lost to Andover 5-3, beat Holy Angels 4-2 and beat Roseau 18-2. Gilmore took the loss against Andover, in which Newman and Beaulieu each homered. Montero pitched against Holy Angels, striking out 11, and Azure had a double, two RBIs, a walk and sac bunt.

Gilmore pitched the win against Roseau and went 3-for-4 (three RBIs). Azure and Beaulieu also had three hits.

On April 26, the Cougars had three homers in a 12-6 win over Coon Rapids, by Montero, Azure and Beaulieu. Montero pitched 4 1/3 shutout innings, striking out eight.

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A pair of clutch three-run homers in an extra-inning victory, and a no-hitter by Grace Gilmore, were highlights of a very busy 6-1 week by Centennial softball.

The Cougars (7-2) have belted 11 home runs in the first nine games. Madi Newman has four, Olivia Beaulieu three, Alyssa Montero two and C.J. Jacobson and Julie Azure one each.

Down 7-1 in the last of the seventh against Blaine, the Cougars scored six runs, capped by Beaulieu’s

three-run shot, forcing extra innings, and won 11-8 in the 10th on a three-run walk-off blast by Jacobson.

Azure and Jacobson had three hits each and Beaulieu had two with four RBIs. Montero pitched a two-hit, 7-1 win over Osseo, striking out 13. Newman had a homer and three RBIs and Riley Haney two hits. Azure, the catcher, threw out two runners trying to steal.

Gilmore fired her six inning no-hitter with 13 strikeouts as Centennial thumped Armstrong 14-0.

Newman had four hits and three RBIs. Knocking three hits each were Olivia Trettel (two RBIs) and Haney.

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Three well-pitched games and one offensive explosion lifted Centennial baseball to three wins last week before the Cougars (5-4) — playing five straight days — fell twice, to Armstrong 4-3 in nine innings and Mounds View 9-6.

The Cougars beat White Bear Lake 7-1 as Casey Trapp pitched four innings (one run) and got the win, with Owen Campbell and Trei Driskell finishing.

Driskell belted a two-run homer, Casey Lieser notched two RBIs and Dalton McNamara had a hit, two steals and two runs.

In a 4-1 win over Blaine, Alex Phillips worked five innings (one run) for the win while belting a solo homer and a single. Campbell and Andrew Matthies

finished. Zach Streit was 2-for-2 and McNamara 1-for-2 with an RBI. The Cougars rapped 20 hits in a 21-6 rout of Osseo, led by the first two batters: Dylan Grant (4-for-6, four RBIs, three runs) and McNamara (3-for-5, three RBIs). Phillips knocked in four runs and Lieser and Alex Tangen two each, getting two hits apiece. Jack Prasch pitched five innings (three runs) and got the win. Mathies finished.

In the nine-inning loss to Armstrong, pitchers were Lieser, Campbell and Trapp (1 2/3 innings, one run, taking the loss). Wyatt Schoephoerster was 2-for-3.

Bruce Strand

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Anoka County farms were documented

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This photograph of the Lehman Farm on Birch Street in Lino Lakes was taken as part of a “History of Agriculture” project completed by the Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) in the early 2000s. The project, funded by grant money from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, captured photographs and oral histories from longtime farming families in the county, including many Century Farms — those that have been in the same family for more than 100 years.

Transcripts of the interviews from that project are available on the ACHS website, AnokaCountyHistory.org, under Online Resources: Oral History Collection. ACHS also has many reports and other resources about Anoka County agriculture dating back to the 1800s that are available at the History Center. For more information, or to share your memories, contact ACHS at 763-4210600 or Audra@AnokaCountyHistory.org.

SCHOOL BRIEF Identification of autism increases

The Centers for Disease Control’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network reported last month that one in 59 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. This reflects a 13.2 percent increase over the previous report of a 1 in 68 prevalence rate. Boys also are 4.6 times more likely to be identified with ASD than girls. This was the first year ADDM included Minnesota in its study.

In Minnesota, the prevalence rate for autism is one in 42, the second-highest rate of the 11 data collection sites throughout the country. Minnesota data was collected from Hennepin and Ramsey counties only.

The average age of autism diagnosis in Minnesota is 4 years, 9 months.

“Though we are concerned about this increase, we are not surprised,” said Ellie Wilson, Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) executive director. “Along with an increase in diagnoses comes an increase in the need for programs and services to support individuals with autism from birth through retirement and to provide education and training to our communities.”

Some of the change in prevalence could be due to improved autism identification in minority populations, according to the study. Autism is still more likely to be identified in white children than in black or Hispanic children.

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Local firefighters and citizen recognized for accomplishments FROM PAGE 1

The Centennial Fire District gave out the following awards at its 2017 awards ceremony held Saturday, April 28: • Apple Academy Director Kari Letourneau received a Citizens Award for saving a young child's life in a choking incident on Feb. 2.

• Mike Peterson (retired), Darren Eckart, Brad Robinson, Scott Mischke (retired) and Dave Hults received Life Saver Awards for responding to and saving a life of an individual who was overdosing on Jan. 21. The police administered Narcan.

• Centennial Lakes Police Officer Benjamin Stepan received the Instructor of the Year award.

• Darren Eckart (Station 1) and Matt Montain (Station 3) were both recognized for responding to the most calls at each station.

• Dave Hults (Station 1) and Matt Montain (Station 3) were recognized for completing the most training hours at each station.

• Darren Eckart was awarded the Public Educator of the Year.

• Bryce Wasilowski was awarded Firefighter of the Year.

• Darren Eckart was awarded Officer of the Year.

• Mike Weber was awarded the Chief's Award of Excellence.

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Family fi nds refuge in Minnesota after Hurricane Maria

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico last September, the Hernandez family didn't know whether their father was alive or not for three days.

He happened to be in the hospital with an infection the day the hurricane hit the small town of Marco on Puerto Rico's west side.

Edgardo's wife, Claribel, four of their children, daughter-in-law and five grandchildren all hunkered down in their home during the hurricane.

A part of the roof blew off. The storm lasted 20 to 24 hours. The town, including the hospital, lost electricity.

When Edgardo was released from the hospital a couple days later, the family was relieved to learn everyone was OK. But everything had changed.

“I cried after I got out because it was like another world,” Edgardo remembered.

Over the next weeks, the town became unfit to live in. “There was no electricity, no water, no food, no nothing, no money,” Edgardo said. He once waited in line for six hours to get gas but by the time he got to the front of the line, there was none left.

When banks fi nally opened after three weeks, thousands of people stood in line beginning at 3 a.m. to receive an allotted $100, he added.

He waited 6 to 7 hours for his $100.

The supermarkets were empty and drinking water could only be found far away. They ate what they had in their house and gathered coconuts.

“We survived with the coconut water,” Edgardo said, motioning how he cuts a coconut with a machete.

“Like Tarzan,” Claribel added.

For bathing and washing, they simply showered in the rain or fi lled

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The Hernandez family moved from Puerto Rico to Minnesota after Hurricane Maria. The children attend Mahtomedi Public Schools. From left, Darryl, 12th grade; Jermaine, sixth grade; Claribel; Yamil, sixth grade; Edgardo; and Kenned, 10th grade.

up a 300-gallon tank with rainwater for later use. The rivers were filled with dead animals.

Due to the partial destruction of their home, rats and bees got inside.

It also became very hot because of the loss of trees. “The trees covered the streets,” Edgardo said.

It was a couple of weeks before the family was able to get a small cellphone signal and have contact with the outside world. “We didn't know nothing about nobody — just the neighbor,” Edgardo said. When they were able to call family in Florida, Minnesota and Alaska, their family members cried. They had been simply praying they were OK. “When I called them, everybody is

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Edgardo's sister Evelyn Pals lives in White Bear Lake. She encouraged them to come to Minnesota for a while. Edgardo and Claribel’s grandchildren and daughter-in-law headed to Alaska, where the couple’s oldest son works. Their son’s family’s home in Puerto Rico was completely destroyed: only a refrigerator was left standing. Thankfully, their son’s family was hiding with the extended family at Edgardo and Claribel's house during the hurricane.

Evelyn's coworkers crowdfunded to buy tickets for the family of six to get to Minnesota. They arrived Nov. 1 and have been using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to stay in a hotel in Woodbury.

“Right now, we don't have nothing,” Edgardo said.

The children were accepted into Mahtomedi Public Schools because their cousins attend there. Evelyn said at first they were planning to attend Saint Paul Public Schools but the district would have required their oldest boys to both start over in ninth grade. The Mahtomedi district worked with the family to keep their sons in their current grade and provided busing from the hotel and English language support from Deb Lauer, English Language Learner (ELL) and family outreach teacher.

“She helped us,” Edgardo said.

Lauer was also able to get four donated bicycles for the students.

The Hernandez family is not sure what they will do next. There is still no water or electricity at their home in Puerto Rico.

“I do not know when we can return,”

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Trees were downed and items scattered around their yard.

Edgardo said. Darryl, their oldest son, is set to graduate this spring. The family is hesitant to move before he finishes his high school education.

The children are also enjoying their new school.

“They say they don't want to go back to Puerto Rico because they have too much friends,” Edgardo said. “They like the school.” Edgardo has been trying to fi nd housing, but it has proved a challenge with six family members. Edgardo has a small income as he is on disability, and his wife needs to take care of him.

Their FEMA funds were set to expire April 20, after they were interviewed by the Press. The family is sure they will fi nd a way to make it.

“We are calm,” Edgardo said.

As for the long winter and April blizzards, they haven't fazed the family after their experience with Hurricane Maria, the worst natural disaster to hit Puerto Rico in modern history. It was the most intense tropical cyclone worldwide in 2017 and the 10th-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record. The hurricane is reported to have caused $92 billion in damage, mostly in Puerto Rico, making it the third most costly tropical cyclone on record. It is estimated that up to 1,000 people have died in Puerto Rico as a result of the hurricane.

It is unknown exactly how many Puerto Ricans moved to the mainland after the hurricane, but CNN reports about 180,000 people left on airplanes between September and November and about 10,600 FEMA applications were filed from the states between Sept. 20 and Nov. 11.

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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: Inspires and motivates students at Golden Lake

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Centennial High School seniors helped to build an amphitheater near the outdoor classroom and installed logs at the end of a trail as part of their first ever Senior Service Day in April.

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to learn outside. Some students don't have that opportunity, they don't get access to go to parks or to travel. This is a way that we can bring that right here to them.”

Last spring, parent Nichole Koustrup, who owns Fresh Vision Landscaping, partnered with the school to landscape the space with multisensory plants so the students could not only see them but touch and smell them safely. During the landscaping process, every classroom also received a lesson in planting.

More recently, last month Centennial High School seniors volunteered their time as a part of Senior Service Day and helped build an amphitheater and install seating at the end of the county trail near the school.

Gerst said the project is approximately 75 percent done.

The school also has partnerships with the city of Circle Pines, Anoka County and the DNR, which has an osprey nest near the classroom. The entire staff at Golden Lake Elementary also underwent free training from the Jeffers Foundation on outdoor education.

The goal is for every student and staff member to access the outdoor space at least once a year. Many students visit the space two to three times a year, some even two to three times a week.

Two years in, staff are seeing the benefits of providing students with outdoor learning experiences.

“We continue to perform well on our test scores,” Gerst said.

“I think what we see is when you come in after being outside, even in

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Second-grade teacher Michelle Bratager can often be spotted with her students in the outdoor classroom.

because it was so new.

Now they look at it more like a classroom,” she explained. “It's not recess. They realize we come out here to learn and have fun, not just to have fun.”

In addition to the Oregon Trail activity, her students have also measured the perimeter of trees, built survival structures while being “lost in the woods,” investigated a squirrel’s nest and played chess.

“When students get outside they are all very engaged, they have less behavior problems and their critical thinking skills increase,” Bratager said. “So many of these kids go home and are on screens. They spend more time on screens than outside, so making those learning connections outdoors is really important.”

Gerst said the school hopes to keep adding to the outdoor learning opportunities through partnerships in the future. He said he would like to one day see a community garden and dock/ boardwalk, and wants to continue to expand the landscapes.

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Second graders Levi Wentz (left), Lukas Filipek and their teacher Michelle Bratager test their raft to see if it will hold 25 pennies.

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Second-graders Ella Barno (left), Caroline Hounshell, Levi Wentz and Milica Radicanin see if their raft design will hold up when pennies are placed on top.

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• Spread the mixture onto a 9X13 baking sheet. Spraying Pam on it first will help prevent any sticking.

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Celebrate the warm temperatures with a stop at the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Plant Sale from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Anoka Armory, 408 E Main St, Anoka.

Hundreds of native plants will be featured at the sale along with a large variety of affordable annuals, perennials for sun or shade, vegetables and trees and shrubs to beautify yards and gardens.Proceeds from the plant sale help to support the Extension Master Gardener community programs in Anoka County.

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“TULLY” (R) [LANGUAGE AND SOME SEXUALITY/ NUDITY.] — A surprise ending punctuates this captivating, well-acted, bittersweet, 96-minute Jason Reitman comedic drama based on Diablo Cody’s story in which a harried, frustrated, sleepdeprived human resources executive (Charlize Theron) who is married to a clueless traveling businessman (Ron Livingston) reluctantly accepts the generous offer of her wealthy brother (Mark Duplass) and his wife (Elaine Tan) to hire a free-spirited night nanny (Mackenzie Davis) to help with her newborn daughter, her hyperactive son (Asher Miles Fallica) and her 8-year-old daughter (Lia Frankland), which turns out to be more than she expected.

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This past weekend was spectacular, starting with a vivid red cloud sunset on Friday. Saturday was a bit warm, 84º, but an evening thunderstorm was followed by a double rainbow and cooler temperatures, which made Sunday one of the most comfortable days of the year.

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[THEMATIC MATERIAL, DISTURBING IMAGES, SOME STRONG LANGUAGE AND HISTORICAL SMOKING.] — After inebriated, fast-driving Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (Jason Clarke) accidentally drove off a bridge in Chappaquiddick, Massachusetts on July 18, 1969 and Robert Kennedy’s secretary of four years Mary Jo Kopechne (Kate Mara) is tragically killed in this intense, factually based, engaging, well-acted, star-studded (Bruce Dern, Ed Helms, Clancy Brown, Jim Gaffigan, Taylor Nichols and Olivia Thirlby), 101-minute 2017 film, a scandal erupts and a chaotic aftermath ensues when the senator did not report the accident until nine hours later and then tries to curtail the damage to his political career and family name.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 7400 block of Sunset Avenue April 24.

A female was arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for criminal damage to property (gross misdemeanor), disorderly conduct and small amount of marijuana.

• Officers responded to the 2000 block of Rosewood Street April 24 to take a burglary report from a construction site. Officers documented the scene and completed a report. The investigation is pending.

• Officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Birch Street and 12th Avenue April 24 that was reported stolen from the city of Blaine. The Blaine Police Department is handling the investigation.

• An officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the 7400 block of Main Street and checked on the driver.

A female was given a warning for consuming alcohol in the park without a permit. She was released at the scene and advised to wait for a ride, as she didn't have a valid driver’s license.

• Staff from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to a large grass fi re in the 7800 block of 20th Avenue April 26. Staff were able

to put out the fi re. The fi re is being investigated by both the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the DNR. • An officer stopped a 21-year-old male for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E April 27. The driver was cited for possession of over 1.4 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle, paraphernalia and speeding.

• An officer received a call of a residence with smoke coming out of its vents in the 6500 block of Ware Road April 27. Officers and the fi re department responded and determined a furnace was the cause of the smoke. The homeowner was going to contact someone to fi x the furnace.

• An officer received a call of a driving complaint in the 500 block of Birch Street April 27. The officer eventually stopped the vehicle and arrested the adult female driver for numerous violations. The officer obtained a search warrant and obtained a blood sample from the driver. The driver was booked into the Anoka County Jail for fi fth-degree possession of a controlled substance, thirddegree child endangerment, driving after suspension, possession of a legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. A legend drug, by law, can be legally obtained only by prescription.

CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE CITY OF LINO LAKES WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A REVENUE NOTE

BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota (the “City”), will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at or after 6:30 p.m. at Council Chambers in City Hall, located at 600 Town Center Parkway in the City, to consider a proposal that the City grant host city approval to the issuance of one or more series of revenue obligations, as taxable or tax-exempt obligations (the “Note”), in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $3,800,000 by the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the “City of Columbia Heights”) under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1655, as amended (the “Act”), and Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.656, as amended, for the benefit of Love To Grow On, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, or any of its affiliates (the “Borrower”). The Borrower intends to apply the proceeds of the Note to (i) finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of an approximately 13,000 square foot early childhood educational facility located at 6499 Lakota Trail in the City (the “Project”); (ii) finance capitalized interest on the Note during construction of the Project, if necessary; (iii) fund required reserves for the Note, if any; and (iv) pay the costs of issuing the Note.

The Note will be a special, limited obligation of the City of Columbia Heights, and the Note and interest thereon will be payable solely from the revenues and assets pledged to the payment thereof. No holder of the Note will ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the Note or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment against any property of the City. The Note will be payable solely from revenues and secu-

• An officer spoke to a complainant about an assault on the complainant's child. The assault case was diverted to another agency, as it occurred outside of Lino Lakes.

A stalking complaint regarding an incident which occurred several weeks ago was also taken. It is unknown if the incidents are related.

• Officers responded to a 911 hangup call from the 400 block of Aqua Circle April 27. A female said someone was in her home. Officers made contact with an adult female who was disoriented after waking up from a nap. There were no problems at the residence.

• Officers responded to a report of possible sexual harassment/ disorderly conduct at Centennial Middle School April 27. Officers spoke to all parties and determined there was no crime at this time.

• An officer responded to a noise complaint involving yelling and a possible domestic situation in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway April 28. The officer determined the noise was from several teens who were not arguing but just being loud. They were made aware of the complaint and were asked to be quieter.

• A resident reported a male driving a dirt bike recklessly on the roadway in the 20 block of Robinson Drive April 28. An officer spoke with the rider about his conduct.

• Officers responded to a burglary

rity provided by the Borrower to the City of Columbia Heights and pledged to the payment of the Note.

At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. In addition, interested persons may direct any questions or file written comments respecting the proposal with the City Clerk, at or prior to said public hearing.

Dated: May 8, 2018

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MN /s/ Julie Bartell, City Clerk City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 8, 2018.

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at Verizon in the 700 block of Apollo Drive April 28. The suspects stole several phones. Officers are investigating the case.

• A Blaine resident was arrested in the 7500 block of Lake Drive April 30 for fi fth-degree controlled substance, possession of stolen property and theft.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1400 block of I-35W April 30. An adult male and female were subsequently arrested on drug and traffic charges.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police responded to a theft from a business in the 9200 block of Lake Drive in Lexington April 26. The case is active.

• Officers took a report of stolen license plates in the 8900 block of Duwayne Avenue in Lexington April 26. There are no suspects.

• Officers took a report of a property damage accident in the 9100 block of Lake Drive in Lexington April 26.

One of the involved vehicles left the scene.

• Officers responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of Woodland Road and Lake Drive in Lexington April 29. An adult was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

ing will be held in this Court at 3rd Ave Anoka, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Kathleen Shields, whose address is 12763 Verdin Street, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. [f proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointedwith full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated April 20, 2018 Dyanna L. Street, Judge of District Court Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attomey for Petitioner Kenneth M Wasche Kenneth M. Wasche, P.C. 13060 Central Ave NE, Suite 200 Blaine, MN,55434 Attorney License No: 256432 Telephone: (763) 280-5100 FAX: (866) 652-1223 Email : ken.wasche(Ekmwasche.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on May 1 and 8, 2018.

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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 certiďŹ es: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: MN Brewing 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1553 Lamotte Drive Lino Lakes MN 55038 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.

Minnesota Brewing Co 1553 Lamotte Drive Lino Lakes MN 55038 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiďŹ cate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiďŹ cate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiďŹ cate under oath.

Dated: May 1, 2018 Signed: Brian Schak Published two times in the Quad Community Press on May 8 and 15, 2018.

2017 DRINKING WATER REPORT Making Safe Drinking Water Your drinking water comes from the following groundwater sources: Lexington obtains water from Blaine and your system has a 309-foot-deep well that draws water from the Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifer.

Lexington works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drinking water that meets federal and state water quality requirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking water and how to protect our precious water resources.

Contact the City of Lexington at 763-784-2792 if you have questions about Lexington’s drinking water. You can also ask for information about how you can take part in decisions that may affect water quality.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets safe drinking water standards. These standards limit the amounts of speciďŹ c contaminants allowed in drinking water. This ensures that tap water is safe to drink for most people. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the amount of certain contaminants in bottled water. Bottled water must provide the same public health protection as public tap water.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791.

Lexington Monitoring Results This report contains our monitoring results from January 1 to December 31, 2017.

We work with the Minnesota Department of Health to test drinking water for more than 100 contaminants. It is not unusual to detect contaminants in small amounts. No water supply is ever completely free of contaminants. Drinking water standards protect Minnesotans from substances that may be harmful to their health.

Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Health’s webpage Basics of Monitoring and Testing of Drinking Water in Minnesota (http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/factsheet/com/sampling.html).

How to Read the Water Quality Data Tables The tables below show the contaminants we found last year or the most recent time we sampled for that contaminant. They also show the levels of those contaminants and the Environmental Protection Agency’s limits. Substances that we tested for but did not ďŹ nd are not included in the tables.

We sample for some contaminants less than once a year because their levels in water are not expected to change from year to year. If we found any of these contaminants the last time we sampled for them, we included them in the tables below with the detection date.

We may have done additional monitoring for contaminants that are not included in the Safe Drinking Water Act. To request a copy of these results, call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DeďŹ nitions • AL (Action Level): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. • EPA: Environmental Protection Agency • MCL (Maximum contaminant level): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • MCLG (Maximum contaminant level goal): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. • Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. • MRDL (Maximum residual disinfectant level): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.

There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. • MRDLG (Maximum residual disinfectant level goal): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reect the beneďŹ ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • NA (Not applicable): Does not apply. • NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units): A measure of the cloudiness of the water (turbidity). • pCi/l (picocuries per liter): A measure of radioactivity. • ppb (parts per billion): One part per billion in water is like one drop in one billion drops of water, or about one drop in a swimming pool. ppb is the same as micrograms per liter (Îźg/l). • ppm (parts per million): One part per million is like one drop in one million drops of water, or about one cup in a swimming pool. ppm is the same as milligrams per liter (mg/l). • PWSID: Public water system identiďŹ cation. • TT (Treatment Technique): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. • Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.

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There is an overwhelming weight of credible, peer-reviewed, scientiďŹ c evidence that ďŹ&#x201A;uoridation reduces tooth decay and cavities in children and adults, even when there is availability of ďŹ&#x201A;uoride from other sources, such as ďŹ&#x201A;uoride toothpaste and mouth rinses. Since studies show that optimal ďŹ&#x201A;uoride levels in drinking water beneďŹ t Some People Are More Vulnerable to Contaminants in Drinking Water Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. The developing fetus and therefore pregnant women may also be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water. These people or their caregivers should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Drinking Water Sources Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary drinking water sources are groundwater and surface water. Groundwater is the water found in aquifers beneath the surface of the land. Groundwater supplies 75 percent of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking water. Surface water is the water in lakes, rivers, and streams above the surface of the land. Surface water supplies 25 percent of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking water.

Contaminants can get in drinking water sources from the natural environment and from peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily activities.

There are ďŹ ve main types of contaminants in drinking water sources. â&#x20AC;˘ Microbial contaminants, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Sources include sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, pets, and wildlife. â&#x20AC;˘ Inorganic contaminants include salts and metals from natural sources (e.g. rock and soil), oil and gas production, mining and farming operations, urban stormwater runoff, and wastewater discharges. â&#x20AC;˘ Pesticides and herbicides are chemicals used to reduce or kill unwanted plants and pests. Sources include agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and commercial and residential properties. â&#x20AC;˘ Organic chemical contaminants include synthetic and volatile organic compounds. Sources include industrial processes and petroleum production, gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. â&#x20AC;˘ Radioactive contaminants such as radium, thorium, and uranium isotopes come from natural sources (e.g. radon gas from soils and rock), mining operations, and oil and gas production.

The Minnesota Department of Health provides information about your drinking water source(s) in a source water assessment, including: â&#x20AC;˘ How Lexington is protecting your drinking water source(s); â&#x20AC;˘ Nearby threats to your drinking water sources; â&#x20AC;˘ How easily water and pollution can move from the surface of the land into drinking water sources, based on natural geology and the way wells are constructed.

Find your source water assessment at Source Water Assessments (www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/ swa/) or call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Lead in Drinking Water You may be in contact with lead through paint, water, dust, soil, food, hobbies, or your job. Coming in contact with lead can cause serious health problems for everyone. There is no safe level of lead. Babies, children under six years, and pregnant women are at the highest risk.

Lead is rarely in a drinking water source, but it can get in your drinking water as it passes through lead service lines and your household plumbing system. Lexington provides high quality drinking water, but it cannot control the plumbing materials used in private buildings.

Read below to learn how you can protect yourself from lead in drinking water.

1. Let the water run for 30-60 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking if the water has not been turned on in over six hours. If you have a lead service line, you may need to let the water run longer. A service line is the underground pipe that brings water from the main water pipe under the street to your home. â&#x20AC;˘ You can ďŹ nd out if you have a lead service line by contacting your public water system, or you can check by following the steps at: Are your pipes made of lead? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a quick way to ďŹ nd out (https://www.mprnews.org/ story/2016/06/24/npr-ďŹ nd-lead-pipes-in-your-home). â&#x20AC;˘ The only way to know if lead has been reduced by letting it run is to check with a test. If letting the water run does not reduce lead, consider other options to reduce your exposure.

2. Use cold water for drinking, making food, and making baby formula. Hot water releases more lead from pipes than cold water.

3. Test your water. In most cases, letting the water run and using cold water for drinking and cooking should keep lead levels low in your drinking water. If you are still concerned about lead, arrange with a laboratory to test your tap water. Testing your water is important if young children or pregnant women drink your tap water. â&#x20AC;˘ Contact a Minnesota Department of Health accredited laboratory to get a sample container and instructions on how to submit a sample:Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (https://apps.health.state.mn.us/eldo/public/accreditedlabs/labsearch.seam) The Minnesota Department of Health can help you understand your test results.

4. Treat your water if a test shows your water has high levels of lead after you let the water run. â&#x20AC;˘ Read about water treatment units: Point-of-Use Water Treatment Units for Lead Reduction (http://www.health. state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/factsheet/com/poulead.html) Learn more: â&#x20AC;˘ Visit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lead in Drinking Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/contaminants/lead.html#Protect) â&#x20AC;˘ Visit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead) â&#x20AC;˘ Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791.To learn about how to reduce your contact with lead from sources other than your drinking water, visit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lead Poisoning Prevention: Common Sourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (http://www. health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/sources.html).

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Police department urges motorists to use caution in work zones

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CLPD’s post read in part, “We are not trying to embarrass anyone here, but drivers absolutely need to pay attention in work zones...Thankfullly no one was injured, but the driver could’ve easily struck a roadway worker instead of a tractor. It’s officially Construction season in Minnesota. Please be extra careful in work zones.”

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) posted these photos on its social media May 3 in an effort to urge drivers to pay attention in work zones. The driver rear ended a piece of construction equipment in a work zone in Circle Pines.

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Lakes International Language Academy (LILA), a tuition-free public K-12 Spanish and Mandarin immersion school in Forest Lake, hosted its first junior-senior prom recently.

The students chose to visit the Wabasha Street Caves for swing dancing. Pictured (from left) are: Antonia Green, Desirae Obermiller, Chloe Carter, Annie Lee, Kira Peterson, Aleda Knight, Kelly Martin, Savannah Stuttgen, Sam Lundgren and Jesse Peterson.

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Summer Art Classes for Youth Tues, Wed, Thurs June 12August 16 6 651.407.0597 | www.WhiteBearArts.org 4971 Long Ave. | White Bear Lake

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• Piano Institute for ages 10-18 • Music Recording Camp for ages 13 and up

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Camp Locations: Northwestern Campus 3003 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN

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• Brio Music Camp, Intro to Music for ages 4-8 • Show Choir for ages 9-16 Registration open For more information April 1st uswsp.edu/academyofmusic (with deadlines in June) or call 651-631-5108

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SHELL LAKE ARTS CENTER

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PO Box 315, Shell Lake, WI 54871 • 715-468-2414 info@shelllakeartscenter.org • shelllakeartscenter.org

OVER 20 DIFFERENT CAMPS In Visual Arts, Music & Theatre For students finishing grades 6-12

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SUMMER MATH PROGRAM!

ENR BEFOR OLL E 20 SAV MAY E $50

June - August

Interested in advertising your camp in this Camp Directory?

Contact Vicki today at Press Publications 651-407-1211

White Bear Lake 4715 Highway 61 N 651-888-2541

Stillwater Blaine 5871 Neal Ave North 125th Ave N. E. 651-300-2252 763-269-6969

Hudson 904 Carmichael Road 715-600-6284(MATH)

We make math make sense to kids!

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www.mathnasium.com Enroll Now For Summer or to Finish Up The School year Strong!