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Vietnam War veteran remembered for heroism BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
For 50 years, Ronald Radermacher did not say a word about the Vietnam War. It wasn't until his wife Dorothy decided to look through an old black suitcase that had been lying in their basement for years that she discovered many of the secrets and baggage he had been keeping about his time in the military. The suitcase was full of paperwork and other memorabilia. “I opened it up and started reading some of the stuff and realized what was in there,” Dorothy said. She later decided to turn it into a scrapbook. Ron, 71, died peacefully in his home in Lino Lakes surrounded by his family on May 14. He had been in hospice care after complications from gallbladder surgery. Although born in Melrose, Minnesota, Ron grew up in Sauk Centre, and graduated from Tracy High School in June 1964. At the age of 18, he was drafted into the Army and served his country as a gunner in a helicopter. He was part of the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company known as the “Robin Hoods.” “They were the tough guys, they did the cleanup. If there was anybody that was injured, they were the ones going in to clear the way for the medics,” Dorothy explained. “He explained it as 'they had to shoot everything they saw move.'” The military kept trying to give Ron promotions, but he always turned them down because he wanted to get out of the Army as soon as he could. He hated war and guns and
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Ronald Radermacher obtained the rank of specialist while in the military and earned multiple awards including: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medal with “V” device and an Air Medal with 17 oak leaf clusters for each successful air mission.
wanted life to go back to the way it was before the draft. During the war, Ron obtained the rank of specialist and earned multiple awards including: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medal with "V" device and an Air Medal with 17 oak leaf clusters for each successful air mission. Ron received an honorable discharge in 1967. His transition back into everyday life was not much of one because he was immediately thrown back into the family business
working as a meat cutter. He was expected to go on like nothing had ever happened. “His family told me when he came back he was not the same person.” Ron married Dorothy in July 1971; this year the couple would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. As Ron's spouse, Dorothy saw firsthand how the war impacted him. In addition to frequent flashbacks from untreated PTSD, he also suffered from anxiety and severe alcoholism. For years, Dorothy never got him to open up to her until he had to go through the process
of applying for veterans benefits in 2014. He then began to share things with her and write things down in a journal. Despite the negatives, she said his time in the military gave him a greater appreciation for freedom. He was able to remain a very compassionate and caring person despite his traumatic experiences. Ron will be remembered as a proud father and grandfather, an accomplished bowler, and an avid golfer, fisherman and cribbage player. Ron was a member of Lino Lakes American Legion and lifetime
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member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus and the Lake City Sportsman's Club. “He found passions and hobbies to take his mind off of everything,” Dorothy said. “No matter what it was, or what he attempted, he gave it his all and came out a hero.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 51-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Memorial Day events Lino Lakes
Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30. This year's special guest speaker will be LTC Sean Gustafson (retired), and military honors will be presented to veterans
who passed away this year. The Post will also sponsor a community picnic after the ceremony with burgers, hot dogs, potato salad and beans. The entire community is invited for both the ceremony and the picnic.
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For the 72th consecutive year, Hugo American Legion Post 620 will conduct Memorial Day services at area cemeteries on Monday, May 28. The public is welcome to attend any one or all of the ceremonies. The Honor Guard will meet at Post 620 at 6:45 a.m. The cemeteries include: Walker Cemetery in Hugo, Gethsemane Methodist Cemetery in Lino Lakes, Incarnation Lutheran Cemetery in Lino Lakes, St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lino Lakes, Twitchell Cemetery in Lino Lakes, St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Centerville and St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Hugo.
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Anoka County Memorial Day services, presented by the Veterans Organizations of Anoka County, will be held on Saturday, May 26. The first service will be at 10 a.m. at Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids. Morningside Gardens will provide coffee and doughnuts before the service. A family picnic will be held after the service at 11:30 a.m. at Bunker Hills War Memorial Park in Coon Rapids. All are welcome to attend.
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Teacher of the Year in 25th year with Centennial BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
On Friday, May 18, one teacher at Centennial Elementary received a big surprise during her prep hour. After numerous years of being nominated for the honor, she was selected as this year’s Teacher of the Year. Third-grade Teacher Megan Fritz has taught at Centennial Elementary for 25 years. “I was not expecting it. It is an honor to represent my colleagues, I wouldn’t be here without them. We work as a team and they inspire, push and challenge me. I feel like this is just as much for them as it is for me,” she said. Fritz is originally from St. James, Minnesota and now resides in Lino Lakes. Although she has always enjoyed working with kids, she didn’t immediately find her career path. “I started out as a law enforcement major and after the first semester I realized I was completely in the wrong field,” Fritz said. “I had always loved and worked with kids so I changed my major quickly.” After graduating from Mankato State University, Fritz was hired on as a special education teacher at Centennial Elementary. After four years, she transitioned to a first grade teacher for many years, then first grade and is now back to third grade. “I just love the kids. They come in with energy, excitement and curiosity. They energize me, fuel me. They push me as much as I push them,” she said. “I enjoy hearing stories of their families and living their lives with them day-to-day. We spend more time with them in a lot of ways than the families do. We become a close-knit family.” The Centennial Education Association (CEA) presents the Teacher of the Year award, which is also supported by the Centennial Area Education Association (CAEF). The district’s first award was given out in 1966. CEA President Bruce Woznak said they received nominations from 11 of the 12 Centennial buildings this year. Woznak said some of the things that made Fritz stand out from the other candidates were her involvement in the school, her vast knowledgeable on the issues that are facing education today and her ability to reflect on her teaching, always looking for ways to improve student learning. Superintendent Brian Dietz added that Fritz is “very deserving” of the award. Fritz is known by the Centennial community as a selfless volunteer. She
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Third-grade Teacher Megan Fritz is pleasantly surprised when Director of Human Resources Dan Melde, Centennial Education Association (CEA) President Bruce Woznak and Superintendent Brian Dietz inform her she was selected as Centennial’s Teacher of the Year.
has served on too-many-to count committees and is also on the Leadership Team, mentors new teachers and frequently has student teachers in her room. She has also been very involved with supporting levies and helps out with school events. “We have a wonderful community and a wonderful district. I think sometimes to the public, schools are seen as mismanaging funds, but we really are well managed and people really are getting the biggest bang for their buck that we have,” Fritz said. “I am proud to be a part of everything that Centennial is.” As Teacher of the Year, Fritz will receive $100 from CEA to help her prepare materials for consideration as Minnesota Teacher of the Year, which will be selected next May. The Minnesota Teacher of the Year will go on to compete at the national level. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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Even though Megan Fritz has received multiple nominations in her 25-year career at Centennial for Teacher of the Year, she was not expecting to receive the honor.
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The American Legion will host its third annual Carl Chelman Memorial Golf Outing June 2 at Castle Woods Golf Course, 7050 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake. At the event, participants will unite as a community to support and create awareness for the military and veterans programs that Chelman dedicated endless energy to. The event will include golf, dinner and prizes as well as putting, chipping, closest to pin and longest drive contests. Registration will be from 9-9:45 a.m., cart assignments at 9:45 a.m., taco bar at 1 p.m. and a meat raffle at 2 p.m. at Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566. Cost is $50 per person (includes golf cart). Sign up at Post 566.
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Cub Scout Pack 432, along with Tripoli Rocketry Club, will host its rocket launch on Saturday, June 9, in North Branch. Before then, the Pack will host two rocket-building events for the whole family to attend at 6:30 p.m. May 24 and May 31 at The Church of St. Genevieve, 7087 Goiffon Road, Centerville. The event is free; all girl and boy participants will receive a free rocket to assemble and launch. At 9 a.m. on June 9, a group will leave on a bus from Centerville Elementary School and travel to North Branch for the launch. Lunch will be provided. To register, visit bitly.com/Pack432, and for more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/cubpack432/.
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horeview has taken the lead in creating barriers for young adults to access cigarettes and tobacco related devices by changing the legal age to buy them to 21. Cities often lead states with their local laws. This seems to be another good move for our communities. It makes me wonder if there is something more we should be doing about vaping. Vaping is essentially the hot new version of cigarette smoking. It’s like an electronic cigarette that vaporizes liquid which is inhaled. There hasn’t been a lot of research on long term health consequences. The new local laws to restrict smoking are a step in the right direction. Some local Publisher’s businesses may need your help to offset the decrease in their revenue View stream from cigarette sales. I challenge everyone who feels this is a Carter Johnson good law to go out and shop at the local gas stations and other stores who h typically t i ll sell cigarettes as a way to show your support for the law. Congratulations to the city of Shoreview and the future of our great state. Fortnite game Our average reader may remember building a fort outside or around the house and playing in it for hours. These days kids aren’t playing in forts, but playing Fortnite – a video game that is sweeping the country, if not the world. I imagine nearly every parent with a kid in the age range of 8-18 knows what I’m talking about. The game created in 2016 is a relatively non-violent, last man standing concept. Roughly 70-100 players enter a game by connecting over the internet and with the use of headsets as their digital cartoon-like character battles it out for the last team standing. Games take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. There is shooting, but no blood or gore. Kids can spend money to buy ‘skins’ to make their character look better or a battle pass to unlock different challenges. It has amazing graphics and is easy for gamers to learn how to play, yet it has some depth. Our 11-year-old son rushes home from school or after school sports and can’t wait to play. He logs in with friends from school and laughs as they talk and strategize how to win the game. Listening in from another room, you would think he has a group of guys over. Even my eighth grade daughter has gotten into it. If I was to make a recommendation to the designers of the game, it would be to make a version where you don’t kill anyone but rather use paintball bullets. Growing up I was never allowed to point a toy gun at another person, let alone play a game where winning was based on shooting others. There are far more violent video games than Fortnite out there, and as parents we need to know what games our kids are into. Interact and engage with them by getting online and playing the games yourself. Know the kids they are playing with and hold them accountable. As always make sure their interactions are respectful. Spring subscriber campaign Thank you to all of those who’ve been supportive in our subscriber campaign. We are getting closer to drawing the winner of $250 in local gift cards. As you know, your subscription helps keep the high quality of news flowing to you. Your support also in many cases helps our youth entrepreneurs who work as carriers. As a ‘thank you’ for your subscription, we will send you a letter with a coupon sheet for local deals and your online password which gives you unlimited access to our website along with access to search our more recent archives. Log in by going to presspubs.com, go to the upper right hand spot on your screen and click log in, then look to the bottom of the next window and click create an account. At this point you need to create a user name and password. Please allow three to four weeks for the thank you letter and password to arrive. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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here’s no such thing as a free lunch but, if you know where to look, you might get free (or discounted) plants for a garden instead. The east metro area is home to more than 200 lakes, dozens of streams, countless wetlands and the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. Watershed Districts and soil and water conservation districts work hard to protect these many from Movers and waterways runoff pollution, erosion and other Shakers sources of contamination. However, Angie Hong because 80 percent of the land in Minnesota is privately owned, private landowners are a critical part of the clean-water equation as well. That’s why local partners provide a variety of incentive and assistance programs to help residents and property owners improve habitat and protect water resources with raingardens, stream and lake buffers, prairies, woodland plantings, pollinator gardens and other clean-water projects. By planting trees, shrubs and deep-rooted native plants, homeowners help rain to soak into the ground so that it recharges groundwater aquifers instead of running off into storm sewers or waterways. The deep roots of these plants also act as natural erosion control, which is especially helpful
on hillsides and shorelines. Raingardens can feature a variety of native or perennial flowers and grasses and are designed to catch runoff from rooftops, driveways and roads so that the water has time to soak into the ground or evaporate instead of running off. In addition to helping water, these natural landscaping projects provide habitat for birds and pollinators and beautify yards large and small. Here is a breakdown of programs and upcoming events to help you get started on a clean-water garden of your own: • Free site visits: The Washington Conservation District (WCD) offers free site visits to anyone in Washington County, including homeowners, large property owners, agricultural producers and businesses. During the visit, staff can identify best locations for planting projects and provide information about available grants. The WCD also provides designs and technical assistance for planting projects. Request a visit at www. mnwcd.org or 651-330-8220 x35. • Stewardship grants: Local watershed management organizations offer grants to support clean-water planting projects. The amount of the grants varies depending on the size and water-quality benefit of the project, but they will generally provide $500-$15,000 toward the purchase of plants, mulch, materials and contract labor for raingardens, shoreline restoration and agricultural projects. To find your watershed, go to cleanwatermn.org
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Credit report security freezes and fraud alerts: what’s the difference?
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ith major data breaches becoming too common, people often wonder how to stop criminals from stealing their identity, and rightly so. Identity thieves drain bank accounts, run up charges on lines of credit, and steal tax refunds. It can take months to detect the damage and years to clean it up. Placing a “fraud alert� or “credit freeze� on a credit report are two steps to protect against identity theft. But there are differences between fraud alerts and credit freezes. Fraud alert A “fraud alert� requires creditors to verify a person’s identity before extending credit or opening a new account. For example, a lender may call a borrower before making a car loan. A fraud alert is an extra layer of authentication, not a prohibition on the opening of new accounts.
There are two main types of fraud alerts. An “initialâ€? fraud alert lasts for 90 days, but can be renewed. An “extendedâ€? fraud alert lasts for seven years, but can be removed sooner. An extended Movers and alert requires victims of identity theft to proShakers vide the credit bureaus with a copy of a report Lori Swanson of identity theft ďŹ led with law enforcement. Both alerts are free and temporary. Once a request is made for a fraud alert with one credit bureau—Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax—the alert will be placed on credit reports with all three credit bureaus. To request a fraud alert, contact the major credit bureaus toll-free as follows:
Equifax: (888) 766-0008; TransUnion: (800) 680-7289; Experian: (888) 397-3742. Credit freeze A “credit freeze� prevents new creditors from accessing a person’s credit report. Without seeing a person’s credit history, most creditors will not open new accounts or extend credit. A credit freeze provides more protection than a fraud alert against fraudulent accounts being opened. Because credit freezes also block legitimate inquires, they require more planning than fraud alerts. With a credit freeze in place, a person must use a PIN and contact the credit bureaus to lift or “thaw� the freeze before being approved for new credit. This process can take up to three business days. In a pinch, this could prevent a person from quickly getting credit. Credit freezes stay in place until permanently lifted. Victims of identity
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Asphalt plant approaches pivotal juncture
The fight to prevent an asphalt plant in our communities is not over. Several residents, representing all of our interests, commenced a lawsuit against Bituminous Roadways and the City of Columbus. The Columbus City Council is on the brink of issuing fi nal approval to Bituminous Roadways to locate its asphalt plant in our area in violation of the wishes of most of its voting citizens and numerous objections by the surrounding communities. The sites affected by the proposal
include off Li Lino L Lakes, i l d portions ti k Centerville, Hugo, Forest Lake and Columbus. Planned asphalt production will necessitate 500 truck trips per day, TWELVE hours per day, SIX days per week for EIGHT nonwinter months every year. A study conducted for a similarly impacted community revealed that affected property values fell between 27 percent and 56 percent. Homes, picnics, bike rides and backyard BBQs will be assaulted by the smells, sounds, particulates and traffic arising from an enterprise the city of Roseville refused to allow. If the plant were to be constructed, with its four-story piles of raw materials and seven-story silos abutting the Rice Creek Watershed, our community will be irreparably harmed. Thank you to the 800-plus citizens who have already signed the petition. If you are outraged by this proposed plant, please contact our group at CURB.Columbus@gmail.com to learn how YOU can actively help and show solidarity against this improper appropriation of our rights, property values and rural way of life. Shelly Logren Columbus
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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its May 14 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included April 23 meeting minutes, monthly disbursements, personnel items, gifts to the district and field trips. • Received the annual report presentation from the American Indian Education Parent Committee. A parent who has two children in the program presented the following statistics about this year’s program: ° 42 percent of elementary school students received attendance awards. ° 81 percent of middle school students were on the A or B honor roll. ° 81 percent of middle school students received a 2.0 GPA or above. 13 ° percent of high school students received attendance awards. ° 56 percent of high school students were on the A or B honor roll. ° 65 percent of high school students received a 2.0 GPA or above. ° 95 percent of parents and students graduate. • Heard from Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson regarding the 2018-19 handbooks. Each spring student handbooks are developed to help the district provide important information to students and parent/guardians. All student handbooks (elementary,
middle school, high school and Centennial Area Learning Center) will reflect the model handbook developed by the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). To date, the 2018-19 model handbook has not been released. When that occurs, any important changes will be incorporated into Centennial’s handbooks. Once finalized, student handbooks will be posted online and a limited number of printed copies will be made available upon request. • Approved a resolution that places three teachers on unrequested leave of absence (ULA). The school board adopted a resolution proposing placement of Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann on ULA at its April 23 meeting on the grounds of discontinuance of positions, lack of pupils and financial limitations. Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained the teachers had a month to request a hearing and the district didn’t receive any requests. The next School Board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, in the district office. There will be a work study session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 4. Shannon Granholm
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Centennial Elementary patrol wins traveling trophy The Centennial Elementary school patrol team, under the guidance and coordination of paraprofessional Terry Korst, won the traveling trophy awarded from the Blaine Police Department for outstanding performance and safety this past school year. Of all of the competing elementary schools in Blaine, Centennial Elementary has been awarded the trophy most frequently. The patrol team includes fifth-graders Charlie Augustin, Cole Eberspacher, Tony Schermerhorn, Lindsey Baker, Lindsey Vail, Kennedy Damm, Maddie Hilger, Madison Abernathy, Sophia Nurkka and Cassie Nuutinen.
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Cougar softball posts best record in conference, earns top seed for section BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
It’s crunch time for a Centennial softball team that’s been crunching the ball all season. The Cougars won their final two conference games to finish with the best record in the Northwest Suburban, conference (NWSC) then got the No. 1 seed for the Section 5AAAA tournament that’s under way this week. With two pitchers throwing mostly strikes, the fi elders committing few errors and the hitters socking 20 home runs, Centennial fi nished the regular season 14-3, including 12-2 in the NWSC. Centennial was seeded first in Section 5AAAA with Maple Grove second and Rogers third. They opened Monday against No. 8 Park Center with the winner playing Tuesday vs. BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED Champlin Park or Spring Madi Newman belted her fifth homer and team’s Lake Park. Upper bracket 20th in a 3-2 win over Elk River. finals are Thursday at high seed, 4 p.m. and finals a week on Tuesday. Montero drilled her later May 31. sixth home run and Haley Thom The Cougars had a loss last week, belted her first homer. against Stillwater 4-3 in a nonThe Cougars edged Elk River 3-2 conference game Monday. They in the conference fi nale on Friday were limited to four hits including with Gilmore twirling a threeAlyssa Montero’s two-run triple. hitter with eight strikeouts and Montero and Grace Gilmore Madi Newman socking her fi fth pitched, the latter taking the loss, homer and knocking in two runs. giving up a run in the seventh. Newman was 4-for-7 with three Gilmore struck out 15 batters and RBI’s and Julia Azure 4-for-6 in the smacked a bases-loaded triple to two wins. lead a 9-2 win over Champlin Park
SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar tennis notches h one section victory, finishes 7-9
Centennial baseball picked up a 3-1 conference win over Elk River with Casey Lieser pitching a four-hitter while losing two other games last week. Zach Streit delivered a tworun double and Lieser had a sac fly against the Elks. The Cougars (7-9) lost to Champlin Park 7-3 and to Eden Prairie 8-6 (non-conference) in their other games. Trei Driskell rapped three doubles and a triple in the two losses. The Cougars closed the regular season on Tuesday against Park Center. Bruce Strand
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Trei Driskell, Centennial senior outfielder, ripped a double and triple in an 8-6 loss to Eden Prairie on Saturday, and was 5-for-10 for the week. Driskell is hitting .280 for the year with two homers, two triples, five doubles, three steals, and 13 RBI’s, and has a knack for getting on base, getting hit-by-pitch seven times, along with five walks. He’s also an all-conference football defensive back. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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Cougar girls lacrosse racks up 3 more wins BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Centennial girls lacrosse has been winning big most of the season, but the Cougars had to battle Armstrong to the fi nal seconds for a 13-12 decision Thursday, and that was fine with their coach. “It’s good to have a game like that,” coach Gary Nelson said about the close game. “Pulling one out like that.” The Cougars have won seven straight, and the previous six were by an average margin of eight goals. Hailee Berg delivered four goals against the Falcons. Marissa Waldoch and Emma Olson notched two goals each. Hannah Backman, Elizabeth Jensen, Anneke Linser, Emily Nadeau and Jillian Neudahl had one each. Goalie Justine Case faced 22 shots and stopped 10. The Cougars beat Elk River 13-7 on Monday with Berg pumping in six goals and Waldoch two, then pummeled a strong Osseo-Park Center squad 16-4 on Wednesday, led by Berg with five goals and Audrey DuFresne with three. Centennial has lost only to Blaine, 14-9. Blaine is 10-0, Centennial 9-1, Maple Grove 9-1 and Osseo-Park Center 8-2 for the top four records among 12 teams in the NWSC. The Cougars are closing the regular season this week facing Maple Grove on Monday, Spring Lake Park on Tuesday and Mounds View on Thursday, all at home.
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Lino Lakes City Council approves attorney switch BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The Lino Lakes City Council has decided it is time for the city to switch providers for legal services. On a 3-2 vote, the council authorized the execution of an engagement letter with Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. for legal services at its May 14 meeting. The City Council received proposals from various law firms to provide civil legal services for the city in January. Following the review of proposals and interviews with four law firms (Campbell Knutson; Kennedy & Graven; Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney; and Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger) in April, the council directed staff to pursue the services of the selected legal firm. Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney has served Lino Lakes since 2010.
At the May 7 work session, Councilwoman Melissa Maher and Councilman Michael Manthey said they were not in support of switching attorneys. However, Mayor Jeff Reinert and councilmen Dale Stoesz and Rob Rafferty supported the switch. “I will be voting no on this. The dollar amounts for the current attorney services that are listed for us to approve tonight are higher than our current ones that we receive ... I have yet to hear anything that would persuade me that we would need to spend more money for services that I have clearly heard have done a great job for the community,” Manthey said. Reinert said, “Sometimes you get what you pay for. I have personal experience sitting in this chair, and those chairs, with both firms. It’s my experience that this firm that we are going to be hiring is much better than the one that we have got.” Maher said, “We have a law firm
that has served us faithfully and well. Maybe they are not the flashiest of law firms in town, but they have served us well. For me, the bottom line is taxpayer dollars. I just can’t get behind the idea that we need to go out with the old and in with the new for whatever reason. I don’t agree with changing our firm, but I especially don’t agree with the choice of firm.” Manthey added, “Going this route is just not right in my book. Having city services means representing the city and not representing us individuals that make up this council. I don’t think it is right that we start looking at what or who is going to help me, and not the city.” Rafferty said Squires made a lasting impression on him years ago when he was new to the council. He explained Squires was filling in for the city’s former attorney and went out of his way to introduce himself to Rafferty, which the other attorney had never done.
“I think the present attorney has done a good job for us, but I think that Mr. Squires crossed the T’s and dotted the I’s. He did an excellent job filling in for this attorney when they were gone. I don’t think change is a bad thing; I think change can be good sometimes,” Rafferty said. Stoesz said he was impressed by Squires’ skill set, particularly his approach to using innovation to reduce the city’s legal costs, including using technology like Skype. Ultimately, the switch was approved with Reinert, Stoesz and Rafferty voting in support of the change. Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger P.A. will begin providing legal services to the city 60 days after a written notice of termination is given to Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
Playground contribution approved despite info request BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The Lino Lakes City Council approved a resolution supporting financial contributions to school districts for playground structures in a 3-1-1 vote at its May 14 meeting. Mayor Jeff Reinert and councilmen Dale Stoesz and Rob Rafferty voted in favor of the resolution; Councilman Michael Manthey voted no, while Councilwoman Melissa Maher abstained. The council originally discussed the resolution at its May 7 work session. Reinert proposed the idea after having conversations with Centennial Schools Superintendent Brian Dietz, Rice Lake Elementary School Principal Bryan Carlson and a PTO member about contributing to school district funding for play structures Recently, the council has heard from both Rice Lake Elementary and Lino Lakes Elementary concerning play structure needs. “I tried to come up with some kind of solution,” Reinert said. “The play structure (at Rice Lake Elementary) is 25 years old. It might take the PTO another 10 to 15 years to raise enough funds and by then, you are looking at a play structure that is 35 to 40 years old and it might become dangerous.” Reinert’s proposal calls for a financial match of 50 percent of funds spent on playground structures by a school district, not to exceed $20,000 per year. The resolution specifically states the money would be available to any school district for schools
located in Lino Lakes. In the case of Rice Lake Elementary, for example, Reinert said the city has agreed to pay $20,000 if the district pitches in $40,000. Manthey did not want to vote in favor of the resolution, as he said he wanted more time to gather information and discuss the topic further. “I feel like this is kind of rushed and in my mind, I would like to put this off for a little bit more discussion,” he said. “You (Reinert) went off and had a discussion with the superintendent and we had zero involvement. Then you came back to tell us about it at a work session that forced us to go until midnight; it didn’t allow us to have a good, open, detailed conversation about this
... I would like to see this added to a work session dedicated to this if we want to go forward with it.” Reinert responded, “You are right. That meeting did go until midnight, so we had plenty of time to talk about it.” Rafferty said he thought the council did have a good discussion on the topic, but if Manthey wanted to have further conversations he was supportive of that. “If you are willing to try to stop this and try to slow it down so the funding doesn’t happen, then you can make a motion. I will vote against it,” Reinert said. Manthey responded, “I just don’t feel comfortable voting yes or no at this time without more information. I don’t
want it to seem like I am delaying it, but … this is moving quicker than anything we have done.” Maher said she supported Manthey’s request. “I completely understand that you want to have some additional conversation on this. I would never say that that’s an unreasonable request for any council member, so I will be voting in favor of this (motion to table the resolution), not because I want to delay this, but because I want you to be comfortable with the decision you make for yourself,” she said. She noted that just because she supported Manthey’s request for more time did not mean that she wasn’t in favor of the financial contribution. Stoesz said he was not in favor of delaying the matter and would be
people. I stated the fact that I wanted more time. If you want to end every conversation with belittling me, we will go that route. I probably would have voted yes if I had more time to get my questions answered.” After some more back-and-forth, the resolution in favor of the contribution ultimately passed.
in favor of passing the resolution as presented. “You had a week from the last meeting until now. Did you go ahead and pick up the phone and call anybody about this?’ Reinert asked Manthey. “I am going to go ahead and say you didn’t, because you wanted to make a big deal about this tonight. That’s game playing. If you wanted to, you should have picked up the phone and talked to people.” Manthey responded, “I fi nd it very false and agitating. I did call
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its May 14 meeting: • Heard a special report from Forest Lake Superintendent Steve Massey regarding ongoing construction at Lino Lakes Elementary School. The project is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 14 and the school plans to hold a districtwide open house in September so community members can come and see the new spaces. • Approved the appointment of Curt Boehme to the vacant police sergeant position effective May 15. Police Sgt. William Ownes was promoted to the public safety captain position in April, leaving the position vacant. Boehme has been with the department for over 12 years. • Considered the first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 201 of the City Code relating to public parks and grounds. The council recently heard from The Tavern on Main, which is interested in establishing a food and craft beer stand at Blue Heron Days this year in Lino Park. For the council to be able to consider an application for a food and craft beer stand, a change to the city’s regulations is necessary. The new ordinance adds language to allow intoxicating beverages at a city park but only during the community festival and only when the council approves the specific event by resolution. • Approved the final plat, development agreement and public improvement surety agreement for NorthPointe 7th Addition. NorthPointe is a residential subdivision located northeast of the intersection of Birch Street and 20th Avenue South. The development consists of 216 single-family units, 11 future single-family units, and 88 unit senior multifamily residences for a total of 315 units. The applicant, Tony Emmerich Construction, has submitted a land use
application for the final plat of NorthPointe 7th Addition for 28 single-family lots. • Held a public hearing and considered the first reading of an ordinance calling for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement for Outlot B, NorthPointe 5th Addition. The applicant is requesting the drainage and utility easement be vacated to remove underlying easements concurrent to the NorthPointe 7th Addition final plat. Revised easements will be rededicated on the final plat of Northpointe 7th Addition. The council has approved similar vacations with previous final plats in the development. • Approved a conditional use permit, two variances and a parking deferment agreement for Love to Grow On’s new facility. Love to Grow On is proposing to construct a 14,405-square-foot child care center at the southeast corner of Birch Street and Hodgson Road. One variance reduces the required arterial road setback from 40 feet to about 34 feet. The other variance reduces the required parking lot setback from 10 feet to 5 feet. • Approved multiple items for Century Farm North, including the fourth amendment to the planned unit development (PUD) stage plan/preliminary plat, PUD final plan/final plat for Century Farm 7th Addition and the development agreement. Century Farm North is a residential PUD in northwest Lino Lakes, approved in 2003. It includes a mix of housing styles including typical single-family lots, single-family airpark lots with hangars, single-family detached townhomes and attached townhomes. There have been six final plats and three PUD amendments to date. The applicant and developer, Gary
Uhde, is requesting a fourth amendment for Outlot C, Century Farm North 6th Addition. The outlot was approved for 12 townhomes in 2003. Because of a weakened townhome market, Uhde proposes to replat the outlot from 12 townhome units to four single-family lots. • Rejected the bids for the 2018 LaMotte area street and utility project. Bids were received for the project on April 25 and came in higher than the estimated project construction cost, estimated at $966,000. The low bid received was $1,236,600, 28 percent higher. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained it was for multiple reasons, including high groundwater and poor soil conditions, site conditions, additional time needed with utility installations, access for residents requiring considerable time and materials and the fact the utility contract trade is experiencing a workforce shortage. City staff will rebid the project after addressing some of the reasons for the increased costs. The rebid will delay the project some. • Accepted 2018 Anoka County recycling grants in the amount of $91,053. Lino Lakes receives Select Committee for Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) funds each year from Anoka County. The SCORE funds are used to fund solid waste recycling programs. Cities using SCORE funds allocated from Anoka County are required to enter into a cooperative agreement with the county. • Approved a request for a time extension to complete the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Under state statute, cities are required to update their Comprehensive Plans every 10 years. Minnesota Statutes section 473.864, subdivision 2, authorizes the Metropolitan Council to grant extensions to local
governments that require additional time to complete their review obligations and make necessary amendments to their comprehensive plans. Local units of government must request an extension by May 31. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained the council wanted to review the “mixed use” designation prior to moving forward with the required Comprehensive Plan public hearing. To allow time for review and discussion, city staff would like to push back the public hearing to October 2018. Grochala said staff hopes this would allow time to confirm sanitary sewer capacity availability (Sewer District 4) with White Bear Township and address water supply plan requirements related to the White Bear Lake court order. • Approved change order no. 1 in the amount of $101,851 for the 2018 mill and overlay project. On April 23, the council awarded the bid for the project in the amount of $412,951, which came in under the project cost estimate. Due to the favorable bids, city staff recommends advancing a portion of the 2019 project for construction this year, including: Timberwolf Trail (from Birch Street north 1,400 feet); Sherman Lake Road (from Timberwolf Trail east 650 feet); Pondview Circle and Timberwolf Circle. The estimated project cost is $617,600 and the available funding for the project is $686,700. • Accepted the 2018 Environmental Board goals. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at City Hall. There will be a work session at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Shannon Granholm
POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a theft report at a residence in the 6800 block of Black Duck Circle May 8. A trolling motor and other fishing-related items were stolen from a boat.
• Officers responded to a burglary report at a residence in the 7700 block of 24th Avenue May 9. There are no current suspects and the investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a harassment report in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue May 9. A juvenile was
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subsequently charged with disorderly conduct. • Officers responded to a disorderly conduct incident at Centennial Middle School May 9. The investigation is pending. • An officer received a call of a personal injury accident in the area of Main Street and Lake Drive May 10. The driver refused to be checked out by the paramedics, and both parties involved were given a case number for insurance purposes. • An officer received a call from a business in the 7600 block of Lake Drive May 10 for a gas drive-off. The officer made contact with the owner of the vehicle, who returned to pay for the gas. • An officer received a call to check the welfare of a female in the 7500 block of Patti Drive May 10. Officers determined the female was fine and a male was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and arrested on a warrant. • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1300 block of I-35W May 12. After further investigation, both occupants were cited for possession marijuana in a motor vehicle. • Officers responded to a civil dispute in the parking lot in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway May 12. All parties were advised that it was a civil issue and advised to move their vehicles. • An officer responded to a property damage accident in the 1200 block of Velvetleaf Lane May 12. After investigation, officers learned a dump truck backed SEE MORE POLICE REPORTS, PAGE 13
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into a pole and knocked it over. The driver of the vehicle was later located by police. • Officers responded to a report of a dog bite in the 6000 block of 77th Street May 12. Officers spoke to the complainant and the owner of the aggressive dog. • Officers responded to a possible road rage situation in the 600 block of Apollo Drive May 13. After further investigation, one adult female was arrested on a felony warrant and for possession of drug paraphernalia and hypoder-
mic syringes. An adult male was also cited for driving after cancellation. The female was booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to a complaint of a reckless driver in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue May 14. After further investigation, the officer learned the driver was involved in a crash in a different city. The driver was cited for driving after revocation and possession of small amount of marijuana. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:
CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, APRIL 23, 2018 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; April 23, 2018. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:31 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Culp, Bettinger, exofficio Dietz, Guthmueller, Wilson, Burns, Timm. The following School Board Members were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda with one change. Item 9.1 American Indian Education Parent Committee Report under Curriculum was removed from the agenda. 4. RECOGNITIONS High School Activities Director Brian Hegseth recognized student athletes and coaches. Bruce Woznak, CEA President and teacher at Rice Lake Elementary recognized teachers who have been nominated for Teacher of the Year. 5. GOLDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY PRSENTATION Principal Chris Gerst and second grade teacher Michelle Bratager gave a presentation on the Golden Lake outdoor classroom. 6. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Superintendent Dietz reported on the CAEF Gala, Chain of Lakes Rotary Casino Night, High School Service Day, MCA testing and spring activities. 8. CONSENT ITEMS 8.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2018. 8.2 Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Payroll to be ratified - $3,723,595.25; Accounts Payable disbursements - $3,138,993.81. 8.3 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 8.4 Field Trips. 8.5 Gifts to the District. The Superintendent of Schools recommended approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion by Culp, seconded by Burns to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9. CURRICULUM 9.1 American Indian Education Parent Committee Report – removed from agenda. 10. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.1 Approval of the 2017-18 Calendar Changes Due to Inclement Weather – When inclement weather requires the closure of school, school boards must amend their calendars to reflect this lost instructional time and if desired, determine when that instruction time will be made up. Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson recommended that the School Board approve the revised 2017-18 Student Calendar. Because the School District remains in compliance despite these closures, he further recommended that students and staff not be required to make up time lost to the inclement weather on January 23, 2018 and April 16, 2018. Motion by Bettinger, seconded by Timm to approve the 2017-18 Calendar Changes Due to Inclement Weather and that students and staff not be required to make up time lost. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.2 Approval of Contract for Executive Director of Business Services — Human Resources Director Dan Melde recommended the approval of the two year contract of employment for Patrick Chaffey to be the Executive Director of Business Services, effective July 1, 2018. Motion by Burns, seconded by Wilson to approve the two year contract for Patrick Chaffey as Executive Director of Business Services, effective July 1, 2018. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.3 Resolution Proposing to Place Teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence - Member Timm introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO PLACE Megan Rognrud - .1 FTE Kelly Marciano - .1 FTE Jacquelyn Luhmann – 1.0 FTE ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, as follows: 1. That it is proposed that Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann, teachers of said school district be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year on June 30, 2018, pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 10 and Article XV of the teachers’ master agreement. 2. That said proposed placement on unrequested leave of absence is not the result of the implementation of an education district agreement. 3. That written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the proposed placement on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits as provided by law and said notice shall include entitlement to a hearing before the school board if requested and be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND NOTICE OF HEARING IF REQUESTED _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Dear Mr./Ms. ______________________: You are hereby notified that at the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 12. held on April 23, 2018, consideration was given to your placement on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits as a teacher of Independent School District No. 12. for _______ of a full-time equivalency, and a resolution was adopted by a majority vote of the Board, proposing your placement on unrequested leave of absence effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year on June 30, 2018, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subd. 10 and Article XV of the teachers’ master agreement and which are specifically as follows: Discontinuance of Positions Lack of Pupils and Financial Limitations Your proposed placement on unrequested leave of absence is not the result of the implementation of an education district agreement. Under the provisions of the law, you are entitled to a hearing before the school board provided that you make a request in writing within fourteen (14) days after receipt of this notice. If no hearing is requested within such period, it shall be deemed acquiescence by you to the school board’s proposed action. Yours very truly, SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 ___________________________________
• Officers responded to the 100 block of East Golden Lake Lane in Circle Pines May 12 on a motor vehicle theft report. The caller advised an unknown suspect stole their 2008 Honda Odyssey van from the driveway overnight. The total estimated loss is $12,000. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of Lake Drive in Lexington May 11 on report of a vehicle driving erratically and hitting curbs. Officers located the vehicle and the driver was arrested for second-degree DWI. • Officers responded to a
phone call report of a theft from motor vehicle in the 10 block of East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines May 12. The caller said a suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and removed items. The estimated loss is $20. • Officers took a report of motor vehicle tampering in the 100 block of East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines May 12. The caller advised the vehicle had been gone through overnight and some cash was missing. There are no suspects. • Officers were dispatched to a theft report called in from the 40 block of Circle Drive
Clerk of the School Board 4. That each and all of the foregoing grounds of said notice are within the grounds for unrequested leave placement as set forth in M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 10 and Article XVV of the teachers’ master agreement and are hereby adopted as full as though separately set forth and resolved herein. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Wilson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bettinger, Guthmueller, Wilson, Burns, Timm. And the following voted against same: none. Member Culp abstained. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 10.4 Termination of Probationary Teachers Member Wilson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACTS OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS WHEREAS, Darbi Kosir, Kay Zwiers, Annamarie Krska, Lori Guyer, Tina Lund, Kathleen Hanten, Jessica Johnson, Christopher Camacho, Julie Fulton, Amy Nielson, Cornelius Rish, Robert Ledo, are probationary teachers in Independent School District No. 12. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contracts of Darbi Kosir, Kay Zwiers, Annamarie Krska, Lori Guyer, Tina Lund, Kathleen Hanten, Jessica Johnson, Christopher Camacho, Julie Fulton, Amy Nielson, Cornelius Rish, Robert Ledo, are probationary teachers in Independent School District No. 12, are hereby terminated at the close of the current 2017-18 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teachers regarding termination and non-renewal of their contracts as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL Mr./Ms. ____________ __________________ __________________ Dear Mr./Ms. ______________, You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 12 held on April 23, 2018 a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 201819 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5. You may officially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contact. For your information, however, this action is taken because of _____. Yours very truly, SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 ___________________________________ Clerk of the School Board The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Timm. And upon vote being taken thereon, the followed voted in favor thereof: Bettinger, Guthmueller, Wilson, Burns, Timm And the following voted against the same: none. Member Culp abstained. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 10.5 Resolution Proposing Discipline of an Employee - Member Burns introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROPOSING DISCIPLINE OF AN EMPLOYEE WHEREAS, the School Board has reviewed a letter informing an employee of proposed discipline the School District seeks to impose; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, as follows: The School Board hereby ratifies the letter setting forth the proposed discipline and adopts the grounds for the proposed discipline as stated in the letter. The School Board hereby ratifies the letter setting forth the proposed discipline and adopts the grounds for the proposed discipline as stated in the letter. The School Board Chair is authorized to sign the letter on behalf of the School Board. The administration is directed to serve the letter on the employee. A copy of the letter shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file. 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 on the employee until final disposition of the proposed disciplinary action. The motion for the adoption of this resolution was duly seconded by Burns, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of the Resolution: Bettinger, Guthmueller, Wilson, Burns, Timm. And the following voted against the Resolution: none. Member Culp abstained. Whereupon this resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 11. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 11.1 Second Reading and Adoption – Wellness Policy #533 — MSBA redline changes have been made to Wellness Policy #533. This is the second reading of the policy. Administration recommended that the Board adopt the revisions to Wellness Policy #533. Motion by Culp, seconded by Timm to adopt the revisions to Wellness Policy #533. Vote: 6-0-0, motion approved unanimously. 12. COMMUNICATION 12.1 CAEF. 12.2 MSBA. 12.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 12.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 13.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 14. ADJOURN at 7:49 p.m. Christina Wilson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 22, 2018.
in Circle Pines May 12. The complainant advised $45 worth of brackets were stolen out of his garage within the previous two days. There are no known suspects. • Officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Brian Drive in Centerville May 13 on a vehicle theft report. The complainant advised his vehicle had been stolen, possibly by his son. • Officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Woodland Road and Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines May 13 for an equipment violation. The driver was subsequently arrested for possession of drugs.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville will consider requests for Re-Zone from R3 & B1 to R2A, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Preliminary Plat from Mr. Richard DeFoe and Liberty Land, LLC to construct 18 detached single-family townhomes/villas at 7265 & 7281 Main Street (R#15-31-22-44-0001 & PIN #R15-31-22-43- 0004). The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public comment regarding the above requests. The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2018. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions. Teresa Bender, City Clerk
Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 22, 2018.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 2040 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville will be holding a public hearing to solicit input on the City’s proposed Comprehensive Plan for 2040. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 commencing at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota 55038. The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2018. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at (651) 429-3232 or by facsimile (651) 429- 8629 if you need additional information. If you desire, you may email: mstatz@centervillemn.com or tbender@centervillemn.com with questions or concerns. This notice is also available on the City’s web site: www.centervillemn. com. Teresa Bender, City Clerk, CMC Published in the Quad Community Press on May 22, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-252 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Gerard M. Wasche, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that June 26, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing 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 Edith Wasche, whose address is 535 Madison St., Apt. 1, Anoka, MN 55303 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: May 8, 2018 Thomas Fitzpatrick, 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@kmwasche.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on May 15 and 22, 2018.
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“LIFE OF THE PARTY” (PG-13) [SEXUAL MATERIAL, DRUG CONTENT AND PARTYING.] — After her cheating husband (Matt Walsh) says he wants a divorce to leave her for a real estate agent (Julie Bowen) in this funny, well-paced, entertaining, star-studded (Maya Rudolph, Stephen Root, Christina Aguilera, Ben Falcone, Jacki Weaver and Chris Parnell), 105-minute comedy, an Illinois housewife (Melissa McCarthy) decides to go back to college with her daughter (Molly Gordon) to finish her archeology degree and finds herself a hit on campus and sowing her wild oats with a hunky college student (Luke Benward).
“BOOK CLUB” (PG-13) [SEX-RELATED MATERIAL THROUGHOUT AND LANGUAGE,] — A heartwarming, well-written, realistic, witty, pun-filled, star-dotted (Alicia Silverstone, Ed Begley Jr., Tommy Dewey and Katie Aselton), 100-minute comedy in which four longtime friends, including a divorced federal judge (Candice Bergen), a cynical hotel owner (Jane Fonda), a widowed housewife (Diane Keaton) and a frustrated, married chef (Mary Steenbergen) in Sacramento try to spice up their sex lives after reading the racy novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” with a tax attorney (Richard Dreyfuss) and a doctor (Wallace Shawn), a handsome New York City radio personality (Don Johnson), a flirtatious pilot (Andy Garcia) from Sedona and a retired husband (Craig T. Nelson) with a waning libido, respectively.
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“BREAKING IN” (PG-13) [VIOLENCE, MENACE, BLOODY IMAGES, SEXUAL REFERENCES, AND BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE.] — When an Illinois mother (Gabrielle Union) leaves her husband (Jason George) at home and heads to Wisconsin with her two children (Ajiona Alexus and Seth Carr) to get the smart home of her estranged, deceased father (Damien Leake) ready to sell in this taut, violent, predictable, cliché, seen-before, 88-minute thriller, she finds herself trying to outsmart four dangerous burglars (Billy Burke, Richard Cabral, Levi Meaden and Mark Furze) who are searching for a safe that allegedly contains $4 million.
“THE RIDER” (R) [LANGUAGE AND DRUG USE.] — Gorgeous cinematography highlights Chloé Zhao’s powerful, captivating, factually based, critically acclaimed, heart-tugging, 104-minute, 2017 western in which stubborn Lakota horse training cowboy and rodeo rider Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau), who lives with his widowed father (Tim Jandreau) and 15-year-old Aspergers’s afflicted sister (Lilly Jandreau) on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in the Badlands of South Dakota, tries to find a new direction for his life after suffering a near-fatal traumatic brain injury from a kicking horse while riding in a rodeo.
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“If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” CLUES ACROSS 1. Color 4. English prince 10. When you’ll get there 11. Pivot 12. Actinium 14. Greek letter 15. Primordial matter 16. One of a Polynesian island 18. Most spacious 22. What you owe 23. Button-like ornament 24. Ancient city 26. Trauma center 27. CNN anchor Burnett 28. Enough (archaic) 30. Lebowski’s nickname “The __” 31. Printing speed measurement 34. Waterbirds 36. WWI airship 37. Sudden attack 39. Advice 40. Sacs where fungi develop 41. Where instinctive impulses are manifest 42. Schoolhouse implements 48. Brain parts 50. Borne by or suspended in a liquid 51. Of the desert 52. Starbucks size 53. Ancient Roman garment 54. In a way, set aflame 55. Samarium 56. Heavenly bodies 58. Water in the solid state 59. Exchanged 60. Int’l organization
CLUES DOWN 1. Regain 2. A colorless odorless gas used as fuel 3. Delicacies 4. Spanish be 5. Miami Heat great 6. More slick 7. Turn away 8. Made a second thrust 9. Where injured ballplayers end up 12. As quickly as can be done 13. Military disguise 17. __ and Dad 19. Mythological wind (Greek) 20. Slides without control 21. Principle or belief 25. Unusually large 29. Naturally occurring solid material 31. Backsides 32. Large orange-brown butterfly 33. Old Testament prophet 35. Women’s apartments in a Muslim palace 38. One who waters down 41. Made a visual representation of 43. Continent 44. Flat pieces of rock 45. Very long period of time 46. Radioactivity units 47. Fields of study 49. Distinctive, pleasant smell 56. The Constitution State (abbr.) 57. South Dakota
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Chief James Coan recognizes Officer Jon Krueger for his 20 years of service with the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD).
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CLPD Officer Nolan Wahlberg and Community Service Officer Logan Larson are honored with Life Saving Awards presented by Chief James Coan.
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After the ceremony, a group picture is taken. The ceremony included a swearing in ceremony for Officer Rey Hernandez, multiple Life Saving awards, acknowledgment of Officer Jon Krueger’s many years of service and a promotional ceremony for Reserve Sgt. John Yarwood.
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CUSTODIAN PART-TIME 20 HOURS PER WEEK Chisago County is currently taking applications for the position of CUSTODIAN. This is a part-time position that works 5 days per week – Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Responsibilities include general janitorial duties. We are seeking applicants who are self-motivated and can work independently. Must be able to lift up to 60# on occasions, and physically able to bend, twist, kneel and walk on a regular basis and shovel snow in the wintertime, mop floors and move tables. Rate of pay is $13.01 per hour. Must be able to pass a criminal history check, physical and drug test, including fingerprinting. Call 651-213-8868 to have an application mailed. Deadline to apply is: May 30th. Apply on-line at www.chisagocounty.us
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Park play engages youth to prevent ‘summer slide’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
CIRCLE PINES — As the school year winds down, one fear is likely on parents’ minds: the “summer slide” phenomenon. For the past three years, the Lino Lakes YMCA has offered a program called Park Play Days, not only to combat summer slide but to get youth off of their screens and out into nature. “We come to them, so it gives them an opportunity to come and learn outside with a variety of activities. There are games, crafts and group activities as well,” said Family Engagement Director Tori Randall. Executive Director Andrew Hoffman added, “It is really bringing the Y to them and to
the community. Right now, so often we have so many kids who sit inside, and while they can be connected through things like social media, that interconnectedness with people is missing. Being outside in nature is a great way for them to make those connections in a different setting.” The fi rst Park Play Days location to be incorporated into the program was Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines. Since its inception, other locations have been added, including Beltz Park in Forest Lake and Hanifl Fields Athletic Park in Hugo. The first session will run from June 11 to July 12; the second, from July 16 to Aug. 16. At Golden Lake Park, the program runs from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is for ages
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4-12. Participants must register ahead of time for the program and must be dropped off or have a prior arrangement to come on their own if they live in the neighborhood. “Our overall cause at the YMCA is to strengthen our community. We want to make sure that we are out there in the community and that we continue to be a great community partner and provide youth development opportunities for all,” Hoffman explained. Randall added the program also benefi ts the older age group. “(This program) is important because not everybody can get to the Y. For those older kids, it is something for them to do that keeps them out of trouble that is close to home. They have that opportunity to be outside, make new friends, be active and learn new things.” Cost is $80 per session. To register, visit www. ymcamn.org under summer programs, Lino Lakes and summer Park Play Days.
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Park Play Days gives kids ages 4-12 a chance to learn outside with a variety of activities including games, crafts and group activities.
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