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Residents share their concerns about proposed development BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
comprehensive job to put them to a point where they become more safe, efficient and also building solutions that will hopefully carry these buildings for the next 25 years,” Dietz said. “It is going to offer really unique experiences for our students moving forward.” Construction at Centennial Elementary includes resurfacing the gym floor, replacing the carpet in the halls and media center, replacing ceiling tile, upgrading the boilers/controls and classroom heating and air conditioning systems, upgrading the plumbing in the bathrooms, exterior maintenance, replacing interior and exterior doors, re-cabling the building, reconfiguring the bus and drop-off traffic, upgrading the master clock and intercom system, adding cameras and automated door access, adding a
LINO LAKES — It was a full house at City Hall as residents gathered to share their opinions and concerns on a proposed residential development with the Planning and Zoning Board at its meeting Wednesday, June 8. Around 22 individuals spoke, some of them more than once, during the public hearing held for the St. Clair Estates preliminary plat and variance. St. Clair Estates is a proposed 35-lot single-family residential subdivision located north of Birch Street/ CSAH 34 and east of Hokah Drive. The development is around 30 acres and is bordered by the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve on the north, Rice Lake Elementary School and wetlands on the east, single-family homes and Birch Street on the south, and Spirit Hills and Shenandoah Third Addition residential subdivisions on the west. The developer is Jimmy Jensen from Arden Hills. Before the public hearing opened, Board Chair Paul Tralle addressed the audience and explained, “Traffic is the number one complaint that we get on every single development.” Some of the main concerns included the proposed development not having access to Birch Street, a lengthy, 1,200-foot cul-de-sac, increased traffic on residential roads, safety of kids and the lack of a proposed park in the development. Hokah Drive resident Eva Hochhaltei said, “My concern is I have an 8-year-old that rides his bike to school. I was wondering while all of this (construction) is going on, if these kids could be bused instead of trying to weave in and out of traffic. There is no room on Hokah Drive right now if there are cars parked and kids are going down the middle of Hokah Drive. It is not safe.” Tralle told Hochhaltei she would have to ask the school district, as the city doesn't have any control over the buses. Hokah Drive resident Bonnie Ollila: “My concern was to have an alternative out for the heavy equipment coming out of the development that is just temporary. I am very concerned with that type of large equipment coming in and out. The kids are going to go in the street as much as we try to keep them out. It only takes one accident and it can be life-changing for our neighborhood. I hope you really do what you can to minimize accidents for our children,” she said. Members of the board explained that Anoka County would not allow an additional access point on Birch Street and would also not permit a temporary roadway to access Birch Street during
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Here are 10 of the over 40 cast members who participated in the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “Beauty and the Beast” on Friday, June 10. Students ages 7-16 spent one week preparing for the production and performed two performances for the public. See story and more photos on page 10.
Centennial School District construction in full swing BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
The Centennial School District is back at it again this summer with a major construction project that will affect a number of buildings. The construction was made possible through a capital levy approved by voters in 2014. Maintenance upgrades and enhancements to learning spaces have already been completed at Centennial Middle School, Blue Heron Elementary, Rice Lake Elementary and Golden Lake Elementary. “It is a really exciting time for our district. Centennial has always been a wonderful and outstanding district, but to be able to be so grateful to get the support of our community of these initiatives and to deliver on these promises to say we are going to change our future for the next 25 to 30 years by
addressing our facility needs, it's a really powerful moment,” said Superintendent Brian Dietz. “Our kids are really excited. Last year, to see the students come in day one (to Golden Lake Elementary) and see that pride beaming from their faces … We are going to be able to do that in all of our buildings again this summer.” The various construction projects are the result of a concerted effort to bring the buildings up to today's standards in terms of efficiency, security and appropriate learning spaces. Now that school is out for the summer, construction is in full swing. This summer, projects will be completed at Centennial High School (west building), Centennial Elementary and Centerville Elementary. “We are addressing our three oldest buildings in the district and really going through and doing a
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Lexington recognized as a GreenStep City BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
LEXINGTON — The city of Lexington is being recognized for its efforts to be green and is now considered a GreenStep City (step 1 and 2). Lexington will be recognized at the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 15 during the GreenStep Cities Celebration in St. Paul. The Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program, started in 2010, was developed by representatives from various cities, nonprofit organizations, businesses and state government agencies. The free and voluntary
program provides a pathway to help cities achieve their sustainability goals through the implementation of best practices that are focused on cost savings, energy use reduction and innovation. “It's a program to make the city green as far as using recycled things and using things that are energy efficient and it helps to build better parks and things that the community can enjoy and benefit from,” said Lexington's administrative assistant Peggy McNamara. McNamara said Lexington started working to become a GreenStep City before she started with the city, and she took over the efforts when she
started two years ago. The program has five steps. In order to achieve the fi rst step, the City Council must adopt a formal ordinance stating the city is joining the program. Cities that accomplish an initial set of best practices are then recognized as step two and those that continue on to achieve more best practices can succeed to step three, four and, ultimately, five. There are 29 best practices that cities can aim to achieve in five categories, including: building and lighting, transportation, land use, environmental management, and economic and community development. Some examples
of best practices are tasks such as efficient building and lighting, comprehensive plans, mobility options, sustainable purchasing, renewable energy and local air quality. Some tasks that Lexington has taken to achieve GreenStep City step two include: having a farmers market available for its residents, investing in energy-efficient opportunities such as putting in energyefficient lighting and making sure to purchase energyefficient items when the city replaces equipment and other items, conserving drinking and groundwater resources by adopting an ordinance that
regulates daytime sprinkling of lawns during the summer months, and developing limited barriers to higher density housing by including city zoning ordinances and maps. McNamara added that the city also makes sure to only use paper that has at least 30 percent consumerrecycled content. McNamara is hopeful that the city can go on to achieve more steps in the future. “Now we have to see if there are some more things we can work on. We are going to keep on it and hopefully achieve that third step next year,” she said. McNamara would like to see some bike trails added within Lexington.
CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION: focused on students’ needs FROM PAGE 1
visitor security check-in, and remodeling the front office. Construction at Centerville Elementary is similar to the work at Centennial Elementary, but also includes remodeling the cafeteria and stage space as well as redesigning the parking lot. “We are so appreciative of their approval of the (capital levy ballot) question we want them to know that we are taking our responsibility to do as much with those dollars and staying committed to what we said we were going to do with the dollars that were given to us,” Dietz said. “I think that it is going to build a future of success that our community can be very proud of.” Dietz is especially excited for the work that will be completed in the high school west building, in particular the addition of flexible learning spaces throughout the building
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Construction is currently going on at Centennial High School (west building). Other construction projects happening this summer in the district include Centennial Elementary School and Centerville Elementary School.
as well as an e-café. The flexible learning spaces are designed to accommodate students working in small groups. “If you go through our hallways right now, you'll see a lot of students who are learning in the hallways or sitting
down working in small groups. It works, but it is not conducive to this,” Dietz explained. “These environments will really give them a landing place in which they will be able to have access to technology, work in small groups and give them the environment they need to be successful.” The e-café will be a space where both students and community members can gather to work in small groups or
host events. The space will also be home to the district's Hall of Fame. “This hub is going to be a place where everyone can come to and really get a sense of what Centennial schools are all about,” Dietz said. Other projects at the high school are similar to the ones happening at the elementary schools, but also include resurfacing the gym floor with wood, replacing the hallway flooring, and upgrading
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security cameras and automated door access. The goal is to have all of the construction completed by the time staff comes back to school on Aug. 29. Dietz said there may still be some small final details that need to be fi nished up after school is in session, but it would not have a big impact on staff or the student body. Construction is slated to begin at the high school east building in spring 2017, with many of the same upgrades as the west building, including the flexible learning spaces. “We are being good
stewards of the dollars we are afforded. We are reinvesting dollars into our buildings and putting ourselves in a situation where we are addressing the needs that are so pertinent and allowing that to be a long-term solution for our district,” Dietz said. “These are very student-centered initiatives that really put the students' needs fi rst, their cares and concerns upfront, and they are going to be provided a great environment to learn and feel safe in overall.”
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North Metro TV hopes to expand its drone services BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
North Metro TV hopes to increase its offerings to both its member cities and nonmember cities by expanding its drone services. North Metro TV, which is made up of seven member cities (Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Ham Lake, Lexington, Lino Lakes and Spring Lake Park), has owned a drone for just under four years. The station currently has a DJI Phantom II, which Special Events Coordinator TJ Tronson described as “kind of old school.” “Initially, it was just aerial cinematography. We wanted to amp up our watchability and our ability to get unique shots that would capture people's attention,” he said. “Now we are exploring the possibility of becoming a major player of aerial photography in this area.” Executive Director Heidi Arnson said North Metro TV
primarily uses the drone for its own internal video usage, but they have also used the drone to help out cities and businesses within its member cities at no cost to those cities. North Metro TV has used the drone for projects for the National Sports Center, golf courses and Anoka County. Recently, North Metro TV used the drone in the “Arrive Alive” production in conjunction with the Blaine Police Department. “It combines a live crash simulation held in front of the school in front of the entire student body, and then we at North Metro TV produce what led up to that and what happens after that. The next day the students can watch what happens after that and see how it affects the community,” Tronson said. North Metro TV, Arnson said, has had a lot of inquiries from companies outside of its seven-city area who want to utilize
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its drone service. “We would like to continue to utilize it internally for various video shots. We want to provide more services to our member cities; anytime that they might have a use for a drone, we'd like to be able to provide them that service,” she said. “We are also interested in exploring the possibilities of a commercial service.”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating more strict regulations for drone pilots. In light of that, Tronson is in the process of getting his private pilot's license so that in the future if North Metro TV decides to offer a commercial drone service, it will be in compliance with those requirements. Tronson added that
two of his co-workers are also interested in pursuing their private pilot's license in the future. “When I fi rst heard about it (the new drone regulations), I thought it was like saying if you want to ride this bike, you have to learn how to drive this semi, but now that I have been up in the air, I can imagine what it would
be like if I see a drone at my altitude,” he said. “FAA needs to let drone operators know how serious it is. There is no messing around with it. I have no doubt there is an individual or a group of people out there who are alive today because the FAA is doing what they are doing and taking it so seriously.” Tronson is infatuated with drones and is excited about the possibility of North Metro TV using them more often. North Metro TV is considering purchasing a new drone with better technology for around $10,000. The drone has 4K resolution shooting capability, meaning it has better picture quality. Tronson said they will be making the decision to purchase the new drone within the next six months. “Even if we didn't have a commercial service that we offer, we would like to be able to offer extended drone services to our member cities,” Arnson said.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: discussion on safety concerns FROM PAGE 1
mix of single-family lots and multifamily units for seniors is planned. The proposed development has a total of 315 units. Continued the public hearing of the Clearwater Creek Business ParkUnited Properties distribution facility rezoning and PUD development stage plan/ preliminary plat to the next meeting. The proposed development is for Clearwater Creek Business Center located in the northeast quadrant of W. Cedar Street and
21st Avenue (I-35E is the eastern border of the site). The applicant is proposing to create one lot and two outlots. Lot 1 would be developed with a 402,000-square-foot distribution center and the outlots would be available for future development. United Properties, the developer, is currently working on an agreement with a tenant and the tenant will most likely be identified in the next month.
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construction. Birch Street resident Jarrod Heath was concerned about the emergency access trail that would mitigate the long cul-de-sac. The city has an ordinance that a cul-de-sac should be no longer than 500 feet. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the main concern with long cul-de-sacs is accessibility for emergency vehicles. In order to shorten the route, the developer and city propose to put in an emergency access trail that will be constructed off the end of the cul-de-sac south to Birch Street. “We are concerned that the emergency trail will be used as a road occasionally by people who are frustrated,” Heath said. Larsen explained that there will be traffic bollards, or short vertical posts, installed at the beginning of the trail to keep unauthorized vehicles off of the trail. Many other residents also shared concerns about the safety of their kids, to which Tralle responded, “You are all talking about your kids being on the street. Take them off the street and let them play in your backyard. There is nothing we can do about it; you as parents have to take care of your kids in the streets.” Resident Jill Hengstler, who recently moved to Lino Lakes from Shoreview, said, “One thing that I have noticed about living in Lino Lakes is the
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nature ... I think that [the development] is really unfortunate and something that I'm very sad about. I don't think it is acceptable to use an excuse that we have done this before and it works so we are going to do it again.” After some discussion, the board ultimately decided to continue the public hearing at the next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. In other business the board: Approved a staging plan and preliminary plat for Woods Edge, a planned unit development (PUD) within the Town Center Legacy at Woods Edge project. The council
also approved a text amendment for the Lino Lakes Town Center Design and Development Guide. The proposed development will include a 112-unit attached townhome project on 11.2 acres in the Town Center. Approved the final
plat for NorthPointe Fourth Addition. NorthPointe is a PUD residential subdivision located northeast of the intersection of Birch Street and 20th Avenue South/ CSAH 54. The preliminary plat consists of 94 gross acres; a residential density
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A Father’s dance
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y three-tiered strawberry wedding cake toppled to the floor just before the fi rst dance at my wedding reception last May. I was surprised at my calm reaction. I had decided ahead of time that my focus of the day was going to be on admiring my new husband, not all the details I had so carefully planned. But I didn’t imagine I would be so composed when a crash and a gasp from the crowd caused every head to turn to the bride. “Don’t worry, there is plenty of cake,” I announced to the guests. And we proceeded with our fi rst dance and the rest of the night. We found it hilarious Story that the song we had chosen for the cake serving time was Chaser “Strawberry Avalanche” by Owl Sara Marie Moore City. But I woke up in the middle of the night several days later, moaning, “My wedding cake!” As I have sometimes done when disappointing things happen in life, I asked God why it had happened and where He was. His revelation left me astounded and changed the perspective of my faith. One of the most common ways God has revealed himself in the Bible is as Father. When I was questioning where He was when our wedding cake fell over, He reminded me of my father-daughter dance at the reception. I had just finished the fi rst dance with my new husband and the cake was still fresh on the floor. It was time for the father-daughter dance. I remember dancing with my dad as he said — with the tender emotion only a dad can have for his little girl — “I’m sorry about your cake.” At the time I appreciated his sympathy, but later I realized that his expression was what God wanted to express to me as well. God wasn’t hiding behind the wedding cake to push it over. He wasn’t absent as our painstakingly designed lilac-swirled cake adorned with flowers crashed to the floor. He was with me, expressing for me the compassion I would need for my soul. He was there with me, giving me joy through a dance even in the midst of disappointment. My dad’s statement and God’s revelation about His character through it made me realize God’s place in other disappointments and tragedies in life. A toppled wedding cake is a small thing in life. But God knew it was important to me and showed me His place in my life when it crashed over — as a loving Father who cares. When bigger “avalanches” come in life, I will remember where God is — He’s dancing with me as I bravely move forward, offering to me the compassion only a Father can give. The song I chose for the father-daughter dance is even more fitting in retrospect — “King of the World,” by Point of Grace. My husband and I also noted that our topper — a Precious Moments couple dancing — didn’t break, although it crashed to the ground. We took it as a metaphor that our relationship will weather the storms of life. By the way, our caterer redecorated the remaining bottom tier of our cake so we could still have a cake-cutting that evening. And we got a free replacement cake from the baker, which we set up in our house and danced the night away, just because. A Father who mourns over pain and brings restoration and redemption — it sounds Sunday School quaint, but this is real life now. Happy Father’s Day, dad. Thank you for the wedding dance. And Abba Father, thank you for dancing with me in the midst of life’s disappointments. Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Vadnais Heights Press and Shoreview Press.
Of sheep, scythes and lawns
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nce upon a time, when my Great-Great-Greats were dukes and duchesses lounging around in the hills of France, they probably lived in castles (no indoor plumbing, of course), surrounded by acres of lawn. At that time, it was important to have an unobstructed view of your dominion, because you never knew when a marauding army might come rushing up out of woods trying to Movers and the steal your golden goblets. Back then, Shakers a lawn was more likely to be made Angie Hong of chamomile or thyme than grass, so it could also be plucked to make tea at bedtime or season a peacock for dinner. Sometime during the 17th century, grass lawns came into fashion, though only for the most wealthy landowners who could afford to pay a team of men to cut the grass by hand with scythes. When Europeans first settled in the United States, no one could afford to waste time or money on lawns, other than the ones kept at the White House and other similarly prestigious locations. Often, sheep were used to tend lawns because they were willing to work longer hours and didn’t mind not getting paid. According to the White House Historical Organization, “The sight of sheep grazing on the south lawn of the
White House may seem unusual, but during World War I [when Woodrow Wilson was president], it was a highly visible symbol of home front support of the troops overseas. The flock, which numbered 48 at its peak, saved manpower by cutting the grass and earned $52,823 for the Red Cross through an auction of their wool.” Eventually, as suburbs began to spread across the United States during the post-World War II era, Americans developed their current social norms surrounding lawns, which included the notion that lawns should only be comprised of grass and that they should be trim, tidy and green throughout the year. Power lawn mowers make quicker work than scythes, but the fact remains that today’s lawns have made many servants of our own dominions. This is the season where many folks are looking to their yards with an appraising eye, wondering how to battle the weeds in the lawn and how to keep up with the grass as it grows. A few strategies will help to make your lawn maintenance more manageable. First, avoid putting fertilizer down in the spring, as it will only make the grass grow faster (forcing you to mow more often) and tends to promote blade growth instead of root growth, making the grass less tolerant to drought during the summer. Set your mower blade higher (3-4 inches tall) to encourage deeper roots, and mow less frequently or not at all during dry spells in the summer. More and more, however, people
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in our busy modern society are looking for ways to break the chains that bind them to their lawns. Sheep are apparently coming back in style as an eco-friendly option for larger expanses of lawn. In 2011, an assistant principal in Pennsylvania put several of his sheep to work on the school grounds, saving the Carlisle School District $15,000 in lawn-mowing expenses. Another, perhaps more practical, option that works well for sunny or partially shady lawns is called “no mow lawn”, made up of a blend of fescue grasses that only need to be mowed once or twice a year when they go to seed. Established lowmow lawns don’t need to be watered or fertilized and will naturally block most weeds. You can buy lowmow seed mixes locally at Houles in Stillwater or Forest Lake. The Pollinator Friendly Alliance in Stillwater (www.pollinatorfriendly.org) also offers instructions on how to establish a “bee friendly lawn” with fescue grasses, white Dutch clover, self heal and thyme. The group will be creating a Pollinator Park this summer at the corner of Owens and Laurel Streets in Stillwater (near Lake McKusick) that will include a bee-friendly lawn as well as prairie and pollinator gardens. To my knowledge, there are no plans yet to build a castle with sheep anywhere locally in the near future.
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PROJECT RUNWAY When: 1-4 p.m. Monday, June 20-Thursday, June 24 Where: Rice Lake Elementary, room A122 Details: Students in grades 4-8 learn sewing basics and design and accessorizing techniques as they prepare for a runway fashion show. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education
GOLF FOR COUPLES When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 20-Thursday, June 24 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Beginners and intermediate golfers will explore the basics of how to swing, drive, chip and putt, taught by a pro. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education
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Lexington Farmers Market WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 8 through Oct. 5
WHERE: 4175 Lovell Rd., Lexington
DETAILS: Variety of locally grown produce and handmade goods. Sponsored by the Lexington Fire & Rescue Auxiliary.
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When: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. When and where: 7 16 p.m. Wednesday, June Where: Golden Lake 22 at Sunrise Park, Park Pavilion, 58 W. 6520 Pheasant Run S.; Golden Lake Rd. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July Details: Conditioning 6 at Highland Meadows Park, 624 Arlo Ln.; 7 p.m. class focuses on body alignment, breathing Wednesday, July 20 at and core conditioning. Clearwater Creek Park, Registration required. 2270 Tart Lake Rd. Contact: isd12.org/ Details: One-ofcommunity-education a-kind free puppet performances, crafts and refreshments. NEIGHBORHOODS Contact: 651-982-2440 or www.ci.lino-lakes. NEARBY mn.us
BINGO & DOUGHNUTS When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Morning of Bingo, doughnuts, fruit and coffee and prizes for adults. $5/resident. Registration required. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com
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When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 CENTENNIAL JUNIOR SHOREVIEW Norell Ave. N., Marine CHEFS FARMER’S MARKET on St. Croix When: 11:30 a.m.When: 3-7 pm Details: Paddle 2:30 p.m. Monday, June Tuesdays, June 14-Sept. 27-Thursday, June 30 20; 3-6 pm Sept. 27-Oct. 18 the waters of Lake Terrapin and hear Where: Centennial Where: Shoreview wildlife. Instruction and High School East, room Community Center equipment provided. 112 lower level parking $10/ adult members; $12/ Details: Youth chefs lot and pavilion, 4580 non-members. learn kitchen basics Victoria St. N. Contact: 651-433-2427 and the value of whole Details: Check or warnernaturecenter. foods with easy, quality out new amenities, org recipes. weekly themes and live Contact: isd12.org/ entertainment community-education Contact: www. ‘A WALK IN THE shoreviewcommunity GARDEN’ EDUCATIONAL center.com SERIES When: 7-8 p.m. FAIRY TOWN AND Wednesday, June 15 GNOME HOME Where: Bunker Hills BALD EAGLE WATERSKI When: 2-3 p.m. Activities Center, 550 CLUB SHOWS Tuesday, June 14 Bunker Lake Blvd., When: 7 p.m. Where: Hardwood Andover Thursdays, June Creek Library, 19955 Details: Gardening through August Forest Rd. N., Forest classes on select Where: Centerville Lake Wednesdays throughout Lake in Centerville Details: Create a the summer sponsored Details: Members cozy home for a fairy by Anoka County Master of all ages perform or gnome, and learn to Gardener Volunteer waterskiing tricks. Club create a magical village. Program. Topic is also performs at summer Ages 5-12; registration ‘Gardening with Native festivals throughout the required and limited. Plants’. Free, but state. Contact: 651-275-7300 suggested $5 donation. Contact: 651-983-0161 or co.washington.mn.us/ Registration required. library Contact: 763-
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NORTH STAR GRAND PRIX BICYCLE RACE When: June 15-19 Where: Event ends at Lowell Park in Stillwater. Details: 5-day professional cycling race draws racers from around the country. Racers climb Chilikoot Hill, the steepest grade in American racing. Events include bike and fitness expos, stunt riders, music, entertainment, kids fun race, Jumbotron viewing. Contact: www. northstarbicyclefestival. com
REP. TOM EMMER MOBILE OFFICE HOURS When: noon-3 p.m. Thursday, June 16 Where: Hugo City Hall – Council Chambers, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N Details: Meet and discuss issues with Congressman Tom Emmer, District 6. Contact: (763) 241-6848 or emmer.house.gov
FIDDLE MASTERS CONCERT When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N. Stillwater Details: Fiddle virtuoso and Marine native Brian Wicklund performs with other musicians a mix of bluegrass, old-time Appalachian, Scottish
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BLUES FOR KIDS WITH THE MINNESOTA BLUES SOCIETY
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When: 1-1:45 p.m. Monday, June 20 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids ages 8-12 can listen and learn how to play the blues. Free harmonica provided. Registration limited. Contact: 651-2757300 or co.washington. mn.us/library
WET & WILD When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 Where: Commons Park, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: Free ride on Shoreview’s outdoor waterslide for ages 6 and up. Contact: 651-490-4750 or www.shoreview communitycenter.com FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Manitou Days Grand Parade and Beach Dance WHEN: Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 17; Dance 8-11 p.m., Memorial Beach.
or shine. Beach dance to follow at Memorial Beach, with live music by the Free and Easy Band.
CONTACT: DETAILS: Parade route begins downtown and travels along Lake Ave. Rain
and swing. $18 in advance; $20 at door. Contact: eventbrite. com/e/fiddle-mastersconcert-stillwatertickets-21024585100
STRINGS N THINGS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16 Where: Kellerman’s Event Center, 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: 5-member band plays acoustic music. Contact: 651-429-4494
SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 17 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music by Jerry Peltier’s Sweet Memories Dance Band. Dances held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600
‘FROZEN’ BREAKFAST When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave. Details: An enchanted breakfast fi lled with singing & dancingwith the princesses from
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RIVER VALLEY RIDERS HORSEBACK RIDE AND WALK/WHEEL When: 8:30 registration, 10 a.m. start for horseback riders; 9:30 registration, 11 a.m. start for walkers and wheelers Saturday, June 18 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Details: Bring a horse for an 8-mile ride, or walking shoes/ wheelchair for a 3 mike walk/wheel. Breakfast, t-shirts, prizes and lunch served at noon, benefits therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs. Contact: 651-439-2558 or rivervalleyriders.org
CELEBRATE Y.O.U. WORKSHOP When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave. Details: Girls are Powerful host event where girls ages 8-13
learn the value of self-worth through activities, guest speakers and power stations designed to identify girls’ strengths and core values. Tickets $15, purchased online. Contact: girlsare powerful maplewood. eventbrite.com
9TH ANNUAL HAY LAKE BEER TASTING When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: Hay Lake Schoolhouse, 14020 195th Street N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Fundraiser for Washington County Historical Society features beer tasting from 14 different breweries and a Vintage Baseball Game prior to the event. Ages 21+. Contact: 651-439-5956
GRANDPARENT DAY When: 9:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, June 20 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Kids ages 7-10 and grandparents can spend the first day of summer enjoying nature. Activities include a nature hike, craft, canoeing and bag lunch lakeside. $20/ person members; $25/
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GARDEN TOUR When: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26 Where: local gardens, Mahtomedi Details: Tickets available at Lila & Claudine’s or the Farmers Market beginning June 15 for $10. $15 day of tour at Triangle Park. Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org
MIDSOMMAR DAG When: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25 Where: The Gammelgarden Museum and Elim Church, Scandia Details: Children’s activities, entertainment, smorgasbord at Elim at 11 a.m. Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammel gardenmuseum.org
MINI GOLF IN THE LIBRARY When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids in grades 5-12 will create a mini golf course in the library and then play. Register online, limited
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When: 1-7 pm Saturdays, June 25, July 16, Aug. 27 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Familyfriendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors or picnic. Contact: 651-257-6668 or info@franconia.org
When: 5-9 pm Tuesdays, June 7-Aug. 30; Farmer’s Market only continues through Sept. Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmer’s market Contact: 651-209-9723 or www.forestlakeparks. net
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MARKETFEST When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 16 through July 28 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 140 retail and food and merchandise vendors, live music, children’s activities, petting zoo and inflatables, classic car show. Contact: www. marketfest.org
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-Oct. 28 Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers sold by more than 50 vendors. Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake. org
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMER’S MARKET When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, June 22Sept. 28 Where: Behind Helene Houle Medical Building, County Rd. E and Labore Rd. Details: Locally grown produce, flowers, jams, jellies and baked goods. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1Aug 10 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities.
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12 and Sundays throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www. skiotters.com
CONCERT IN THE COMMONS When: 7 pm Wednesdays June 15 to Aug. 17 Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Open-air concerts Bring blanket or chair. Concessions. Contact: 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov
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Cougars lax state bid stopped short BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Centennial girls lacrosse entered Section 7 as the No. 6 seed but just missed reaching the state tournament, falling to Blaine 10-9 in the finals. “We were pretty happy with last half of season, going into sections a below .500 team and ending one goal from going to state,” said coach Guy Nelson. The Cougars finished 10-8. Nelson said the keys to the Cougar surge were balanced scoring along with a stout defense that “played as a unit” and was anchored by junior goalie Morgan Belting. “She has become one of top goaltenders in the conference, and maybe state.” The Cougars tipped Hermantown-Proctor 19-3,
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this shot. The club goes straight back and outside the target line and the only way to hit it is to tilt your shoulders back, away from the ball and scoop it with your hands. The miss is going to be hitting it thin or fat. Next, this is what I see most golfers do when attempting a pitch shot. The set up is neutral (weight equal on both feet, left shoulder higher than right, ball position middle of stance). The stroke is made with arms only on the way back with a wrist hinge, then a weight transfer on the forward swing with an abbreviated fi nish. In other words, short back swing and short follow through with a big arm swing. The problem with this concept is the average player tries to move the arms faster and pull on the grip end of the club on the downswing to generate clubhead speed. If you do this, you’ll probably end up at impact with an open clubface which causes you to hit shots high and short. In other words, too much arm swing and not enough body pivot. If this sounds like what you are currently doing, I’ve got a better way to hit your greenside shots. Next week I’ll give you the details on how to hit consistent chip and pitch shots from 75 yards to the green. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Teaching Professional who has been working with adults and juniors for over 20 years. She has taught at the PGA Tour Golf Academy in St. Augustine FL, has been the Head Women’s Coach at Carleton College and Flagler College, and currently coaches the Girls Golf team at WBLAS. She is available for lessons at Keller Golf Course in St Paul and Shadow Ridge in Lino Lakes. You can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail. com or call 651-470-2297. Follow her on Twitter: @ betsylareygolf.
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these wedges if you really want to move your game to the next level. There are two basic shots you need around the greens, pitch and a chip. The best players will have variations on these two shots; a low, medium and high pitch, a bump and run (long chip) a short bunker shot, a long bunker shot and blast from deep rough. There are more, but this list is pretty complete for a good amateur golfer. An average golfer needs to have and understanding and be able to hit the two basic shots. A chip shot is made by reducing the loft of the club through impact and hitting the ball fi rst, then the ground with the leading edge of the club. In a pitch shot you’re playing the shaft in a more neutral position and hitting the ground with the bounce on the bottom of the club before you hit the ball. It has nothing to do with distance. The majority of golfers think the chip is a low running shot that is hit with a seven or eight iron and a pitch is a high lofted shot that is hit with a sand or a pitching wedge (with completely different set ups for both shots). Wouldn’t it be far easier if you could use the same club to hit both? I use a 56 degree (12 bounce) and a 52 degree (eight bounce) for all of my greenside shots. Here’s what I see the average golfer doing when they try to hit a basic chip shot. The weight is on left side, open stance, spine tilts back towards the ball, ball position is off the back foot (right foot for right handed), hands forward. The stroke is made with the shoulders, keeping the hands forward. Very little wrist and the clubhead stays close to the ground. Here’s the problem that most golfers have with
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Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors recognized for accomplishments BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
LINO LAKES — Two past Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors were recognized for their accomplishments in a proclamation presented by Mayor Jeff Reinert on Tuesday, June 7 at City Hall. Rachel Huset, who served as an ambassador in 2013-14 and Peggy Ly, who served as an ambassador in 200809, were both honored at a reception. Huset was selected as the 2016 Minneapolis Aquatennial Princess and Ly was selected as the 2016 St. Paul Winter Carnival South Wind Princess. “It is a very big deal in the festival world to have two women from the same community represent the two largest state festivals,” said Ambassador Program Social Media Coordinator Lindsey Weber. Along with 48 other candidates, Huset went through the rigorous process used to select the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial Princesses. The candidates were judged on a variety of criteria including: poise, professionalism, public
speaking ability, current and future goals, education and co-curricular activities. Throughout the year the Ambassadors participate in community service projects and festival events around the region and assist in the leadership development of young women. They travel the state and region, making more than 250 appearances at festivals around the U.S. and the globe. Huset currently attends the University of WisconsinStevens Point and is double majoring in business administration and psychology. At school, she is involved with Sign Language Club, Public Relations Society and volunteers with the Special Olympics and Community Industries Corporation, a community day center for people with disabilities. She dreams of one day starting a dolphinassisted therapy center. Over the course of 10 days, Ly along with other members of the Winter Carnival Royal Family made more than 100 appearances at nursing homes and schools, including the Metro Deaf School and Bridge View Elementary for students with special needs.
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Former Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors Peggy Ly(left) and Rachel Huset pose for a photo with Mayor Jeff Reinert after receiving a proclamation he delivered on June 7 at city hall.
Ly also served as the Rice Street Ambassador of St. Paul (2012-13). She is currently a dual licensed dental assistant and hygienist and earned her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She likes to volunteer her time to those who are unable to obtain dental services
through organizations such as Give Kids a Smile, Project Homeless Connect, Union Gospel Mission of St. Paul and Christina's Smile. The Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador Program was established in 2004 as part of the Lino Lakes Blue Heron Days Festival. Each year, three ambassadors are
selected to represent the city and surrounding areas at various parades, coronations, volunteer events and other functions. The goal of the program is to empower young women in the community by giving them opportunities to be leaders, strengthen their communication skills and build their confidence.
Waldoch Farm makes historic Century Farm list
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Waldoch Farm receives recognition as a Minnesota Century Farm. Pictured in front of Bill Waldoch’s original roadside stand (from left) are Field Manager Doug Waldoch, Basket and Flower Specialist Kathy Rivard, Owner Mary Joyer, and Grower and Sales Manager Andrew Waldoch. BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LINO LAKES — Waldoch Farm was recently selected as one of Minnesota’s recognized Century Farms. Andrew Waldoch — son of owner Mary Joyer — applied for the recognition. He said that it’s a way to obtain a level of notoriety. “It’s a way to say that we did it, we made it,” he
noted. According to the Minnesota State Fair website, the Century Farms recognition program, sponsored by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau, recognizes farms that have been in continuous ownership by a family for 100 years or more. Since the program began in 1976, more than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been recognized. Each year,
Century Farms recipients receive an outdoor sign designating the farm as a "Century Farm" and a certificate signed by the governor of Minnesota and presidents of the Farm Bureau and Minnesota State Fair. Joyer’s grandparents, Bill and Lucille Waldoch, bought the farm in 1916. Through the years, it has seen a variety of changes. The farm originally sold processed chickens door to door before moving into raising dairy cattle. It wasn’t until Joyer’s father Daniel Waldoch began erecting additional greenhouses for plants that the farm began to specialize in produce and flowers. Joyer and her sister, Kathy Rivard, sold produce and flowers at the St. Paul Farmers Market to pay their way
through college. The farm still uses some of the original machinery, such as a potato planter and picker. Waldoch Farm now boasts an educational farmyard of horses, donkeys, pygmy goats, various produce crops and several greenhouses in addition to the corn maze and other attractions each year. Bees are also kept at the farm; 35 beehives are managed by another of Joyer’s sons, Doug. The farm will host its annual garden tour on Aug. 21 in addition to an all-day “past-employee day” event at the corn maze on Sept. 18. RSVP is required by all past employees for this event and admission is free.
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Theater company inspires young actors and actresses
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Top: Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre actors Blake Fountain and Kami Spaulding tell the kids about the costumes they will wear for the productions. PFCT is a professional theater company based out of Barrett, Minnesota. Bottom left: These girls play the role of Madicals in the production. Bottom right: Fifth-grader Benjamin Geisler-Yew played the role of the prince. BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER
LINO LAKES-Around 43 students ages 7-16 worked hard for a week to memorize lines and perform a full-length production of “Beauty and the Beast” in conjunction with touring actors from Prairie Fire Children's Theatre (PFCT). The group had two performances at Centennial Middle School on Friday, June 10. PFCT is a professional
touring company based out of Barrett, Minnesota that has been bringing a theatrical experience to communities across the upper Midwest since 1987. The company tours year round to bring a variety of original musical adaptations of classic tales to communities. “The purpose is to bring professionalquality theater to as many small towns as possible, because sometimes we go to towns and this is their
only experience with art,” said PFCT actress Kami Spaulding. “If you teach kids to love art and to have confidence on stage when they are little, then they go on to become more. We were both (her and other tour actor Blake Fountain) six when we did our first shows and look at where we are now.” Community Education Director Cori Sendle said the company visiting the district was made more affordable for the parents of the
kids who participated through a grant from the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF). “We brought them here because we really didn't have any theater experiences for younger children,” Sendle said. “It is a short introduction of theater for young kids; they can learn lines, get up on stage and learn what it is all about.” Sendle added her hope is that the students who participated gained some confidence. “They are
gaining the confidence and courage to go up on stage in front of an audience, that is a big step,” she said. “We are starting them young in building a love of theater and getting them comfortable so as they get older hopefully they will continue to pursue it if it is something that they are interested in.” This production was right up junior Gracie Lindelom's alley, as she is Centennial Theater Director Mark Quinlan's assistant director. Lindelom served as the high school assistant for the production and helped the kids to feel comfortable on stage. “The kids improved so much and gained a
lot of confidence in the show,” she said. “They developed a lot in such a short amount of time.” Lindelom added she enjoyed being able to meet all of the kids. Spaulding thought the group worked very hard. This is her hope for the students: “That they would develop a love of theater and either be life-long theater artists or simply life-long supporters of theater. Even if they never do another show, if they go and see another show that is a success.” Sendle said she hopes PFCT will visit the district again next summer.
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Public safety open house brings community together
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Top left: A Life Line medical transport helicopter lands near the station. Middle left: Mayor Jeff Reinert chats with helicopter pilot Dave Anderson. Bottom left: Justice and his handler, Pete Noll. Justice is from Czech Republic and trained with Noll for three months before starting work as a police dog. Top right: Officer Dan Thill and dad David Young help 5-year-old Leah use the fire hose to hit targets on a board. Middle right: The Life Line helicopter team invites people to sit in the helicopter as they answer questions. Bottom right: Chris Stemig and family enjoy the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department’s open house Saturday, June 4. BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LINO LAKES — Police officers, fi refighters and the public gathered at Lino Lakes Fire Department Station 2 on Saturday, June 4 for an open house. The event featured a certified narcotics dog demonstration, a fi re hose game and bouncy house for kids, McGruff the Crime Dog, a home fi re safety demonstration trailer, a Life Line helicopter landing, a North Memorial Hospital ambulance and crew, a car extraction demonstration, a ladder
demonstration and station tours. The purpose of the event was to show off the new station to the community and answer any questions the public may have, said Public Safety Deputy Director Dan L’Allier. The new station is situated on the corner of Centerville Road and Birch Street and may at times appear empty and inactive to passersby. The open house was an opportunity to invite the community inside, show them how the station operates and build camaraderie and rapport. The safety
demonstration trailer featured a trailer equipped to simulate a smoky home. The trailer is primarily used to educate children on fi re safety and contains a window to escape through in addition to demo sprinkler systems. The dog demonstration featured a black German shepherd named Justice handled by Canine Officer Pete Noll. Justice responded to a variety of commands, including attack commands on an arm guard worn by Noll. Noll said that Justice’s training all centers around fun and play.
Justice does not know that he is ‘attacking’ on command but rather views it as a form of play. The police SUV that was recently equipped with fi refighting and turnout gear was a
popular attraction. Police officers showed community members the equipment and explained the purpose and proper use of it all. Kids had the opportunity to experience being
handcuffed, hold a battering ram and a body shield, and sit inside the SUV. Cookies and lemonade were served by Public Safety Administrative Assistant Louann Snell.
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Middle-schoolers help needy in Africa BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LINO LAKES — Centennial middleschoolers raised upwards of $4,000 this school year to provide clean water to children and families of east Africa through an organization called H2O for Life. The project is part of the school’s curriculum for “Beyond our Borders” (BOB), a language arts initiative that provides middle-schoolers a way to learn about developing nations. BOB is a program that is incorporated into as many middle school classes as possible. Several students participating are passionate about helping others their own age in poor countries. “Everything is falling apart for these kids,” said Zander Carciofi ni. “It’s not their fault, [and] they’re basically us.” Carciofi ni participated in the fundraiser by contributing his own money. Student Marin Weinke has strong views as
well. When she read a book for school titled “A Long Walk to Water” about the struggle for clean, available water in Sudan, she gained a new perspective. “They didn’t do anything to deserve that,” she said. “So if we can do something, we should.” BOB gave student Zac Ciampone a fresh perspective. “It teaches you to be aware of how much water you spend,” he noted. Social studies teacher Mark Domschot said the fundraising program was started by his mother-in-law within the Mounds View School District and is now known as H2O for Life. The organization stimulates economies in developing nations by employing locals to do the work necessary to install wells and water tanks in communities. Domschot has been to Uganda to see the progress of projects there. Special education teacher Lori Axvig has a special passion for the fundraiser project, as her granddaughter Samri was adopted from Ethiopia but suffered an
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A school of blind orphans in Uganda were provided with water resources by H2O for Life in 2015 as a result of Centennial Middle School fund raising efforts.
illness there that could have killed her — a result of unclean water. Axvig challenged the seventh grade to raise $1,000 for the fundraiser and promised to match that amount. According to the article “From Darkness to Light” written by Carciofi ni, Weinke, Ciampone and fellow
seventh-graders Victoria Kurdyumov and Ella Fidler, “Many places in Ethiopia are extremely desolate and segregated from any source of clean water. Women walk several miles every day to get to water, and bring it back to homes, schools or orphanages. On top of all that, the only water
they have access to is nearly undrinkable.” In many countries it is common for girls to stop attending school once they begin puberty, due to the lack of both water and restroom access. They then marry, have children and the cycle of poverty continues, noted Domschot. H2O for Life is striving to
help stop that cycle of poverty by providing restroom facilities in addition to clean water resources. For more information or to make a donation to H2O for Life, visit H2OforLifeschools.org or call 651-756-7577.
STUDENT NEWS Mariah Arends of Lino Lakes made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at Marquette University. Arends is pursuing her bachelor's degree in biological sciences. Rebecca Schaps of Lino Lakes made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at Marquette University. Schaps is pursuing her bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. Samantha Shade and Samantha Shelstad of Lino Lakes made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at the University of Minnesota-Morris. Joseph Stagg of Lino Lakes graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychological science (magna cum laude) from Gustavus Adolphus College. Kayla Henderson of Cirlce Pines made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at the University of
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South Dakota. Derek Benoy of Circle Pines graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a certificate in international sustainable development engineering from Michigan Technological University. Elizabeth Seiberlich of Lino Lakes graduated with a bachelor's degree in geological engineering from Michigan Technological University. The following students made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls:
Circle Pines Melissa Barnett, biology; Travis Bretoi, business administration; Brooke Gestson, marketing communications; Tyler Litman, modern language; Erica Mathern, marketing communications; Emma Robinson, elementary education; Stephanie VanderBloomer, communication studies; Amy Wheeler, marketing communications.
Lino Lakes Brittney Turner, English.
The following students made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at the University of Minnesota-Duluth:
Circle Pines Mary Conrad, pre-business; David Pattock, civil engineering; Timothy Rose, cell and molecular biology; and Jordan Uecker, theater.
Lino Lakes Brenna Bakken, communication; Sabrina Bui, prebusiness; David Franklin, mechanical engineering; Megan Hanson, pre-business; Lauren Hoffer, psychology; Phil Javinsky, computer science; Taylor Johnson, health care management; Ben Lockman, sociology; Abigail Pederson, computer science; Caitlin Pederson, chemistry; Jackson Pray, integrated elementary special education; Drew Rens, computer science; Baylie Sherrick, integrated elementary special education; Nicholas Tomlyanovich, civil engineering; and Emily Torgerson, unified early childhood studies. The following students made the dean's list for the 2016 spring semester at Concordia College:
Circle Pines Tatum DeBlieck. Lino Lakes Charles Aus, Sarah Olson, Lisa Perrault, Rachel Tolkinen and Kayla Weber.
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Centennial Lakes The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers observed a vehicle without proper vehicle lighting at the intersection of Restwood Road and Naples Street May 29. An adult male driver was subsequently arrested on a felony warrant and for felony possession of narcotics. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail. • Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation observed at Lake Drive and Woodland Road May 30. An adult male driver was subsequently cited for several violations and released from the stop. • A 33-year old male, who an officer knew, was arrested in the 4100 block of Edgewood Road May 30. He was transported to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office without incident on an outstanding warrant. • Officers were dispatched to the 10
block of Oak Leaf Lane on a fi re call June 1. Officers evacuated the building. The fi re department arrived on scene and quickly controlled the fi re. The cause of the fi re is still under investigation. • Officers responded to a personal injury accident at Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive June 4. Officers arrived and assisted the people involved in the accident and gathered all pertinent information regarding the incident. Paramedics arrived on the scene to assist one driver with a minor neck pain and the driver refused further treatment. There was little to no damage on both vehicles and both drivers drove away from the scene. No citations were issued.
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CITY OF LEXINGTON 2015 DRINKING WATER REPORT The City of Lexington is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2015. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. Source of Water The City of Lexington provides drinking water to its residents from the following groundwater sources: • Purchases treated water from the City of Blaine which obtains its water from wells in the Tunnel City-Mt.Simon, Tunnel City-Eau Claire, Quat. Buried Artes., Wonewoc-Mt.Simon, Jordan-Mt.Simon, and Jordan-Wonewoc aquifers • A 309-foot-deep well that draws water from the Quat. Buried Artes. aquifer. The Minnesota Department of Health has determined that the source(s) used to supply your drinking water is not particularly susceptible to contamination. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa. Call 763-784-2792 if you have questions about the City of Lexington drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water. Results of Monitoring No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking water standards. However, some contaminants were detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year. (Some contaminants are sampled less frequently than once a year; as a result, not all contaminants were sampled for in 2015. If any of these contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the date that the detection occurred.) Key to abbreviations: 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. 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. MRDL—Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. MRDLG—Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. AL—Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow. 90th Percentile Level This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels. (For example, in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level is determined by disregarding the highest result, which represents 10 percent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only 5 samples are taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine the 90th percentile level. pCi/—PicoCuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). ppm—Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/l). ppb—Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter (μg/l). N/A—Not Applicable (does not apply). Level Found Contaminant (units)
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Erosion of natural deposits.
2
2
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.12
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Combined Radium (pCi/l)
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5.4
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2.9
Erosion of natural deposits.
Fluoride (ppm)
4
4
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1
State of Minnesota requires all municipal water systems to add fluoride to the drinking water to promote strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)
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60
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10.6
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
TTHM (Total trihalomethanes) (ppb)
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80
N/A
6.2
By-product of drinking water disinfection.
*This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results from the previous year.
speeding in the 700 block of Main Street at 7:00 a.m. May 31. The driver, a 19-year-old female from Hugo, was arrested and booked at the Anoka County Jail for fi fthdegree possession of a controlled substance, speeding, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 8100 block of Lake Drive at 7:57 a.m. June 1. The driver, a 30-yearold male from Coon Rapids, was cited for possessing a small amount of marijuana and for no proof of insurance. • An officer observed a traffic violation in the 700 block of Main Street at 11:29 p.m. June 1. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle fled. When the vehicle eventually came to a stop, the driver, a 19-yearold male from Brooklyn Park, was arrested for fleeing in a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a
moving violation in the 900 block of Main Street at 2:14 a.m. June 3. The driver, a 22-year-old male from Shoreview, was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI and speeding. • An officer stopped a vehicle for several violations in the 8400 block of I-35E at 10:45 p.m. June 4. The driver, a 51-year-old male from Cottage Grove, was booked at the Anoka County Jail for second-degree DWI, violation of a restricted driver's license (alcohol) and improper lane use. • Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 7:21 p.m. June 6 to respond to a report of a theft. The suspect was later cited for theft and trespassed from the business. • Officers responded to the 2200 block of Iverson Court on a theft from vehicle report at 7:43 a.m. June 6. An unknown person(s) stole roughly $320 worth of property from the complainant’s vehicle. The case is currently under investigation.
Four quarterly samples are required to determine an average compliance value for this contaminant. At the end of 2015, less than four samples had been collected, therefore violation criteria could not be determined. Contaminant (units) Chlorine (ppm)
MRDLG
MRDL
****
*****
Typical Source of Contaminant
4
4
.8-4
1.44
Water additive used to control microbes.
****Highest and Lowest Monthly Average. *****Highest Quarterly Average. Contaminant (units)
MCLG
AL
90% Level
# sites over AL
Typical Source of Contaminant
Copper (ppm) (09/01/2013)
1.3
1.3
.55
0 out of 10
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Lead (ppb) (09/01/2013)
0
15
2.4
0 out of 10
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Lexington is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Monitoring may have been done for additional contaminants that do not have MCLs established for them and are not required to be monitored under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Results may be available by calling 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 during normal business hours. Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturallyoccurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturallyoccurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. 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. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised 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. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/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. This report is not being directly mailed to all customers but that a copy is available upon request. If you do wish to receive a copy please call Lexington City Hall 763-784-2792. Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 14, 2016.
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“THE LOBSTER”
(R) (3) [SEXUAL CONTENT, INCLUDING DIALOGUE, AND SOME VIOLENCE.]
— An exceedingly odd and bizarre, somber, convoluted, dark, sci-fi, satirical, 118-minute comedy in which a divorced, pudgy Irish architect (Colin Farrell) joins other singles (Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, et al.) at a coastal hotel where they must find someone to love them within 45 days, but if they are unsuccessful, they are turned into the animal of their choice.
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— Clever magic and sleight of hand highlight this entertaining, humorous, well-paced, star-studded (Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Sanaa Lathan, David Warshofsky, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Richard Laing and Jay Chou), 129-minute sequel in which the talented, wildly popular, illusive Four Horsemen (Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg and Lizzy Caplan) and a rogue, bitter FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) find themselves on the run from Interpol and the FBI after hijacking a show in Las Vegas and end up planning a heist of a highly prized computer program for a spoiled, rich brat (Daniel Radcliffe) in Macau.
WEATHER TIDBIT Sixty degree dew points made their way back into Metro this past week along with temperatures near the 90° mark. It made for a couple of tropical days which also aided in generating some good thunderstorms. A couple of the storms occurred Sunday morning and again later in the day, Sunday evening. For the week I totaled 3.5” of rain including 2.5” late Sunday into Monday morning. WOW!. Astro Note: June 18, Saturn rises with the moon, located below moon. June 20: Summer Solstice, 5:35pm. YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Seasonable temperatures with 1.02” of rain on June 17 and .47” on June 20.
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WEEKLY AVERAGES JUNE 15 TO 21, 2016 High 79° Low 60° %Sun 64% PCP 1.17”
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“POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING” (R) (2) [SOME GRAPHIC NUDITY, LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, SEXUAL CONTENT AND DRUG USE.]
— A cameo-studded (Justin Timberlake, Usher Raymond, Ringo Starr, Simon Cowell, Rihanna, 50 Cent, Joan Cusack, Martin Sheen, Mariah Carey, Pink. RZA, Pharrell Williams, Steven Tyler, Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Fallon, Seal, Michael Bolton, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Carrie Underwood, Will Arnett, Imogen Poots, Adam Levine, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Mario Lopez, T. I., ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Big Boy), satirical, sporadically funny, raunchy, 86-minute pseudo documentary about the downfall of narcissistic rapper Connor-4-Real (Andy Samberg) when his fans decide not to buy his latest album and his manager (Tim Meadows), publicist (Sarah Silverman), and DJ (Jorma Taccone) try to turn the situation around by reuniting him with a bandmate-turned-pot-farmer (Akiva Schaffer).
“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS” (PG-13) (2.5) [SCI-FI ACTION VIOLENCE.]
— A witty, action-packed, family-friendly, star-dotted (Will Arnett, Tyler Perry, Laura Linney, Tony Shalhoub, Dean Winters and Alessandra Ambrosio), 3-D, 112-minute sequel in which four butt-kicking, heroic ninja turtles (Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher, Alan Ritchson and Pete Ploszek) team up with a sexy New York City journalist (Megan Fox) and a hockey-stick-wielding, wannabe-detective cop (Stephen Amell) to stop the evil Shredder (Brian Tee) after he escaped from the clink, his two mutant henchmen (Stephen Farrelly and Gary Anthony Williams), and a power-hungry alien (voiceover by Brad Garrett) encased in a gargantuan robot from taking over Earth.
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.
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The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department held a foam and flammable liquid skills training session Wednesday, June 8 at Station 2. Top left: A group of five firefighters approach a propane tank to cool it off so that the tank does not explode. Above right: A firefighter uses a hose to cool down a propane tank on fire. Bottom left: A group of firefighters approach the propane tank to turn off the valve.
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