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Legion honors public safety personnel BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The city of Lino Lakes swept the statewide 2017 American Legion, Department of Minnesota Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter of the Year. “It is unheard of for a city to sweep the Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year award from the American Legion, and these two did. As far as I know ... that has never happened before,” said Cmdr. Paul Lesch. “It
shows how great our department of public safety is.” Police Officer of the Year Sgt. Curt Boehme and Firefighter of the Year Brian Finke were both recognized at the June 11 City Council meeting. Each year Post 566 asks Public Safety Director John Swenson and Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Coan to nominate an individual they think is worthy of the recognition. The picks from each department are then honored at a city council/police governing board meeting and submitted to a pool of
candidates for the Department of Minnesota awards. American Legion Department of Minnesota Communications Director Al Zdon confirmed this is the first time a city has achieved both awards at the state level, noting the Firefighter of the Year award was established a few years ago.
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Lino Lakes Firefighter Brian Finke and Sgt. Curt Boehme were selected as the Lino Lakes and statewide American Legion , Department of Minnesota Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter of the Year.
New Post 566 chef has Mississippi roots BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
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LINO LAKES — Visitors to American Legion Post 566 have likely noticed a new face in the kitchen along with new food options. Shoreview resident Ronnie Keyes became the new chef in March. Tom Meister, of the closed Meisters Bar and Grill (now known as Shore 96) in Shoreview, joined the Legion team in January to get the Legion’s food service up and running after Joe Moore, of Joe's Showcase BBQ, parted ways with the Legion. After establishing a complete lunch menu, Meister's job was complete. General Manager Diana Cox began her search and stumbled upon Keyes, whom she felt would be a great fit. “I spent hours and days interviewing different candidates ... Replacing Tom was going to be a tough job, as he was an integral part of opening the restaurant. I was worried. Very worried. And along came Ronnie,” she said. Keyes is originally from Biloxi, Mississippi. His passion for food stems back to his childhood when his very large family had delicious food at family reunions. He always thought food was “intriguing,” but never thought about a career in the industry until an injury stopped him from playing college basketball. He started his career working as a chef on a cruise ship for three years. “It was a fun job. I was barely 21 and just trying to get into the industry, but I learned a lot,” he said. He then moved to Minnesota, where he attended St. Paul College and worked at the Radisson Hotel in St. Paul for seven years. He then moved back home to take care of
Demolition of the Pizza Hut in Circle Pines began Tuesday, June 12. Casey’s General Store is expected to open on the site this fall. See more photos on page 11.
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its June 11 meeting: • Recognized Sgt. Curt Boehme and firefi ghter/EMT Brian Finkie for being selected as the Lino Lakes Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year by American Legion Post 566. (See full story in this week's Quad Community Press.) Boehme was also recognized for his promotion to sergeant. • Approved the consent agenda, which included expenditures; May 29 council work session and meeting minutes; renewal of liquor, wine and beer licenses; and renewal of tobacco licenses. The following liquor, wine and beer licenses were approved for renewal: American Legion Post 566; KLVZ Corporation (Eagle Liquor); C.A. Wagner Inc. (The Tavern on Main); JP's Liquor, Wine and Beer; Trapper's Bar & Grill LLC; Anoka CountyChomonix Golf Course; Target Corporation; Hammerheart LLC; Cherokee Liquors Inc.; Rademacher Co Inc. (Bill's Superette); Fiesta Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar; ElwoodsGratz Ventures Inc.; Katrina's Mexican Grill and Cantina; Liquor Barrel-Gratz Ventures Inc.; and Katana Sushi. The following tobacco licenses were approved for renewal: Eagle Liquor; JP's Liquor, Wine and Beer; Holiday Stationstores; KRO Inc. (Lino Lakes One Stop); Anoka County-Chomonix Golf Course; Fast Break; TJ Lino Lakes (Corner Express);
Cherokee Liquors Inc. (G-Will Liquors); Bill's Superette; Lakes 1 Stop; Lino Lakes Tobacco; and Clayton Gratz (Liquor Barrel). The consent agenda also include the approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license, cabaret license, exemption for gambling permit and parade run permit for the annual St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church Summer Festival Aug. 11-12. • Accepted the 2017 audit report. Andy Hering of Redpath and Company provided an overview of the city’s 2017 audit. The auditors concluded that the city’s financial statements for 2017 were presented fairly as of Dec. 31, 2017, and issued an unmodified, or clean, opinion. The city received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada for its 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. • Approved a resolution supporting Councilman Dale Stoesz's nomination to a position on the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors. Stoesz said the unpaid position would require him to attend 12 meetings a year. “The League of Minnesota Cities does a great job and I would like to represent Lino Lakes and local taxpayers who fund the League of Minnesota Cities,” he said. Appointed Craig Menne to the paid-oncall fire lieutenant position. The position was left vacant when
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Firefighter Brian Finke is awarded a plaque for Lino Lakes Firefighter of the Year award from Legion Cmdr. Paul Lesch at the June 11 Lino Lakes City Council meeting.
previous Fire Lt. Mark Hokkanen was promoted to the position of district fi re chief. Menne has been a member of the department for over a year and has 14 years of experience in the field. • Appointed Garrett Ellertson for a police officer position. Ellertson recently graduated from Alexandria Technical College and he currently volunteers for Anoka County as a special deputy reserve. • Approved a resolution establishing a civil penalty of $2,000 and a 10-day liquor license suspension to Don Julio Authentic Mexican Restaurant located at 701 Apollo Drive. (See this week's Quad Community Press for the full story.) • Approved a grading and trunk utility
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agreement for Watermark. The Watermark planned unit development (PUD) stage plan/ preliminary plat was approved by the council in June 2016. The developer has submitted an application for a grading and trunk utility agreement for the fi rst phase of the development, which includes a special provision that if grades need to change due to changes in the master plan or final plat, it will be the sole responsibility of the developer to re-grade the site at its own cost. The Watermark fi rst addition final plat has been submitted to the city and it is anticipated that it will be presented to the council in August. • Approved the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property in Nature's Refuge from R-1 singlefamily residential to PUD. A resolution to approve the PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat was tabled, as Mayor Jeff Reinert said he preferred to wait until some of the details were fine-tuned. Preferred Builders
Inc. submitted revised plans for Nature’s Refuge, a conservation residential subdivision, located north of Main Street and west of Lino Lakes Elementary School. The original development proposed 60 single-family lots and the revised plan proposes 62 lots. The development contains three parcels totaling approximately 95 gross acres. • Approved the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property in Saddle Club Fourth Addition from R-1 single family residential to PUD. The council also approved a PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat for the development. Originally, residential development was proposed to be a nine-lot singlefamily conservation subdivision located north of Foxborough and west of Saddle Club. It contains one parcel totaling approximately 5 gross acres. On April 30, the applicant decided to eliminate one lot and submitted revised plans for an eight-lot singlefamily conservation subdivision.
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Approved the first reading of an ordinance amending city code section 1007 related to driveway surfacing, airplane hangar and hanger access performance standards. Within the city of Lino Lakes there are two unique residential developments that are constructed around private airports, including Lino Air Park/Century Farm North and Surf Side Addition, which allow for the construction of airplane hangars and taxiway access to the airports. In December 2017, the council was approached by representatives of Lino Air Park concerning hangar access from public roads. The representatives requested modification of existing city zoning ordinance requirements to provide flexibility to access airplane hangars from public streets. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, in the Council Chambers. There will also be a work session at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Shannon Granholm
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Don Julio fi ned, liquor license suspended BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The City Council decided to impose a $2,000 civil penalty and a 10-day liquor license suspension to Don Julio Authentic Mexican Restaurant (located at 701 Apollo Drive) for three violations in one year. The council held a liquor compliance hearing Monday, June 11. No one representing Don Julio was in attendance and there was no public comment. Council members Rob Rafferty and Melissa Maher were also not present. Since November 2017, the Lino Lakes Police Department has been aware of three Don Julio employees who have provided alcohol to underage customers. On Nov. 21, 2017, employee Samuel Hernandez was caught furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 during a failed alcohol compliance check. On Feb. 18, police were dispatched to a report of criminal sexual conduct at the restaurant. Upon arrival, officers found a male, later identifi ed as the manager, Simon Santiago Vicente, 34, of Lino Lakes, face down in a booth and a 20-yearold female underneath him. On April 3, Vicente pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (force or coercion) and transfer of communicable disease-sexual penetration. He was convicted of both felonies on May 3. Another employee, Erlin Perez, admitted to serving alcohol the underage victim and her friend. Perez was charged with furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 and failed to appear in district court in May. A warrant was issued, and Perez was later arrested in Goodhue County.
“To me this is a little bit of a layup. We want to have consideration for local business, but then following multiple incidents, it screams of needing attention and some kind of action,” Mayor Jeff Reinert said, adding he felt city staff's recommendation for a $2,000 fi ne and a 10-day liquor license suspension would be appropriate. “In my opinion, this should give the owners all the incentive in the world to clean things up. Sometimes there is an offense that is inadvertent but this, in my opinion, with that much repetition, almost looks intentional and has got to stop,” Reinert said. According to the “city's best practices,” the fi rst violation should receive a $500 civil penalty; the second violation, a $1,000 civil penalty and a five-day suspension; the third violation, a $2,000 civil penalty and a 10-day suspension. The fourth violation involves revocation of the license. Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained the “best practices” were created years ago by city staff after they researched what other cities were imposing for liquor license violations. Councilman Michael Manthey said he had no problem with the third violation recommendation. Councilman Dale Stoesz was also comfortable with the third violation recommendation. “It's sad that we have to be here, but we are here. I would personally like to see it doubled, but that is not recommended.” The liquor license suspension will begin June 18 and run until the end of business on June 27. The business is also up for liquor license renewal at the end of the month. Vicente received concurrent sentences of 62
months and 55 months and 20 months of supervised release. According to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, his anticipated release date is August 2021. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 661407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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St. Joseph of the Lakes Cemetery held a dedication ceremony for its new columbarium on Memorial Day. Pictured is Father Michael Anderson and parishioner Terry Meyer, who also serves as a groundskeeper.
St. Joseph to construct columbarium
St. Joseph of the Lakes Cemetery held a dedication ceremony for its new columbarium on Memorial Day. A columbarium is a granite, above-ground structure that houses niches for the placement of cremated remains. The columbarium was
completed last year.
Quiet Garden Days
Christos Center for Spiritual Formation will host Garden Days throughout the summer. The grounds at Christos, located at 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes, provide beauty and seclusion for meditation and rest.
You will find benches, pathways, a labyrinth and a small garden. The modern Quiet Garden Movement began in the 1990s in England when people with estates or gardens would open their outdoor space to others to be nurtured in God’s creation. Both full sessions (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and
half-day sessions (9 a.m. to noon) will be offered June 22 and June 23, with more dates in July, August and September. Fullday participants should bring a bag lunch. Cost is $25/full day and $15/ half day. Registration is required. To register, visit http://www. christoscenter.org.
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OURTH OF JULY is just around the corner and everyone looks forward to band concerts, picnics and fi reworks. Remember to be careful with fi reworks. Independence Day goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence and two days later delegates from 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historical document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence. Initial battles of the RevoluAbout the tionary War took place because colonists had a desire to have Town independence from Great Britain. Not everyone had this desire, but Gene Johnson little-by-little numbers grew and eventually when the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Virginia’s delegate, Richard Henry, introduced a motion calling for the colonies’ independence. Though the vote was postponed on the resolution, the five-man committee, including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin and Robert Livingston, drafted a formal statement which justified the break with Great Britain. MINNESOTA IS BEAUTIFUL with the vegetation so lush and green, and the many flowers blooming throughout our communities. This is also the time of year when there are many celebrations throughout our communities to enjoy family, friends and neighbors. Reach out to your neighbors, build friendships and enjoy the gifts of community. RAMSEY COUNTY HAS a good program for recycling hazardous waste. I used it recently for fluorescent tubes and old paint. The closest location for us is Maplewood near the Aldrich Arena in the parking lot. They are open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I got there right on time and had a 20 minute wait with approximately 15 cars ahead of me. If you have any questions about this program, there is a hotline at 651-633-3279 answered 24/7. PAUL “THE PLUMBER” Carlson has been playing the role of Santa in our communities for quite a number of years. He is scheduled for a national conference in Colorado in the near future. When I was visiting with him the other day, I said, “Tell me from your experience a memorable request from a child.” He replied, “Bring my mommy and dad back together.” Paul’s response was, “I only take requests for toys, but I’ll pray for your mom and dad.” Another was a 94 yearold lady who asked if she could sit on his lap. Her daughter said, “Why? Didn’t you ever do that?” She said, “Well, when I was young there were no Santas available,” so she did and acted like a six year old. A RECENT MAILING from the Children’s Home Society’s president Maureen Warren brought home an important point to me. She says, “A child who lacks a permanent nurturing home is likely to lose their sense of security and will likely have to deal with the effects of unstable beginnings.” She goes on to say that these children have to heal from the trauma they have endured without care. I was adopted through Lutheran Social Service which works closely with the Children’s Home Society through which we adopted our son, Cameron. I am thankful for my family and I hope others who have been adopted can say the same. The Children’s Home Society’s mission is: We define family as two or more people, whether living together or apart, related by blood, marriage, adoption or commitment to care for one another. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
Suicide: A growing issue that does not discriminate
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uicide—the mere mention of it grabs one’s attention. It is often in the headlines, yet no one seems to actually talk about it. It is one of those things people struggle to understand and oftentimes find it easier to bury under the rug or simply change the subject. Suicide does not discriminate. It doesn’t matter your race, religion, family background, Movers and marital status, age or how much Shakers money you have. We have seen this Rhonda in recent weeks Sivarajah with the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. And we have A th B d seen this within our own communities time and time again as our neighbors and friends experience the loss of a loved one to suicide. Ignoring the issue, however, is not the answer. And for those who have lost a loved one to suicide the emotional repercussions will never go away. Globally, nationally and here in Minnesota, the rate of suicide continues to rise. In Minnesota 750 died by suicide last year. In Anoka County in 2017 there were 45 suicides. In comparison, 29 people died from substance abuse involving heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, etc. in Anoka County last year. And worldwide, suicide is the 4th leading cause of
death for those aged 18-65. So, what can you do? Knowing what to watch for is critical. Learn the symptoms of depression and warning signs of suicide. Be especially aware that depression can result in physical symptoms as well such as headaches, stomach aches, digestive disorders or neck aches, etc. Some warning signs of suicide may include: • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself; and looking for ways to do it. • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose — about being a burden to others; • Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain; • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs; • Acting anxious, agitated or reckless; • Sleeping too little or too much; • Withdrawing or feeling isolated; • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; • Displaying extreme mood swings Know what to do! Your willingness to talk about depression, mental health and suicide can be a critical step in getting your loved one help and can prevent suicide. If you notice any of the warning signs of suicide begin a conversation in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational way. Ask if they are OK or if they are having thoughts of suicide. Listen. Never keep a plan for suicide a
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The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual membership drive luncheon on Thursday, June 7, at American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes. Members got a chance to try food prepared by new Legion Chef Ronnie Keyes, who started at the Legion in March. The chamber currently has 45 members and added six new members including: Connecting Resources Together, Lenfer Automotive & Transmission, MN Tech Services, Rapid Press - Forest Lake, Rice Creek Building and Remodeling and Timeless Elements Spa & Laser Center.
Howl with the Wolves
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host a free CampďŹ re Talk at 7 p.m. June 23 at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground, 7373 Main Street, Centerville. The topic is owls. Programs are on Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and will include a roaring campďŹ re, interactive activities and presentations enjoyable for the whole family. Meet at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground amphitheater.
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host Howl with the Wolves from 1-3:30 p.m. June 23 at the Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Enjoy an afternoon playing wolf games and leaning more about these amazing animals. Learn how wolves hunt, communicate with other wolves and discuss the controversy surrounding wolves in the wild. Advance registration is required. Cost is $5/person. To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
Canoe and kayak by the light of the moon
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host canoeing and kayaking by the light of the moon from 7 to 10 p.m. June 29 at Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Participants will get out on the water and be entertained by Mother Nature with an abundance of wildlife, beautiful sunset and a spectacular full moon. Space and boats are limited. Advance registration is required. Cost is $5/ person (includes boat rental). To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
If it's not broken, why fix it?
Regarding the June 12, 2018 Lino Lakes City Council Notes: "Karlson explained the upgrade would cost the city an additional $2,500 per year over three years" to get a redesigned city website. Am I mistaken, or does this add up to $7,500 rather than the $2,500 that Councilman Dale Stoez says it will cost the city to redesign our website? We need to look at total cost, not cost per year, when making a decision like this. A purchase does not cost less if
we spread the cost out over time, and it should not have been suggested that it does. Councilman Dale Stoez also said we are a 10-million-dollar city that looks like a 1-million-dollar city. My questions: What does a 10-milliondollar city look like, and why would we want to look like that? Besides that, I'd rather be a 1-million-dollar city. I would rather not waste money on a website that is already functional. If it's not broken, why ďŹ x it? Everything on the city website can be found right now, and people are
familiar with it. There don't seem to be any technical issues with the site. Why change it? Why risk it? Has anyone been following the MNLARS DMV project? Another huge waste of taxpayer money and time — $100 million without an end in sight, and over 10 years of working on it for a new site that does not work as well as the old system. Let's consider reducing the budget instead of throwing money away without a sound reason. Every dollar counts. Let's look for ways to make cuts to the budget rather than new
ways to spend taxpayer money. I voted for Dale because I thought he was a ďŹ nancial expert who would be frugal with taxpayer money. Perhaps that was a mistake. "Before you try to keep up with the Joneses, be sure they're not trying to keep up with you." Erma Bombeck Read more at: https://www. brainyquote.com/quotes/erma_ bombeck_136498 Lisa Olsen Lino Lakes
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QUAD AREA EVENTS CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 19 & 26 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Community concerts with various artists/bands. Mean Gene & the Woodticks performs acoustic folk/ rock/blues on June 19 and Cole Thomas performs acoustic contemporary rock on June 26. Contact: www. centervillemn.com
DAZZLING DAVE YO-YO SHOW When: 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Professional yo-yo performer will entertain people of all ages. No registration requires, but space limited. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
HOWL WITH THE WOLVES When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Afternoon of wolf games and learning all about wolves. All ages. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
CAMPFIRE TALKS WITH A NATURALIST: OWLS When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Program includes a roaring campfi re, interactive activities, and presentation on owls. Free. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
CENTENNIAL BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 25 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Drop-in monthly book club. Call the library for this month’s title. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
ROCKIN’ IN THE PARK When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 28 Where: Sunrise Park, Lino Lakes Details: Familyfriendly community event with performance by the band Drop Tailgate, concessions, free arts and crafts, bounce houses. Contact: ci.lino-lakes. mn.us
CANOE AND KAYAK BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 29 Where: Wargo Nature Cener, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: View wildlife, sunset and a full moon. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
Ongoing LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 13Oct. 3 Where: Lovell Building, 4175 Lovell Road Details: Locally grown produce and plants, and handmade goods. Contact: 651-356-9491 or ci.lexington.mn.us
Contact: 763-324-1540 or www.anokacounty library.org
TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org
FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540 or www.anokacounty library.org
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Circle Pines Music on the Lake WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, June 20Oct. 17 Where: Helene Houle Medical Center parking lot, 1155 E. County Road E Details: 30 selling spaces with produce grown within 50 miles of St. Paul. Contact: 651-485-9532 or cityvadnaisheights. com
SENIOR CITIZEN’S NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 Where: Polar Lakes BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Park, 1270 Hammond Road, White Bear Tuesdays Township Where: Centennial Details: White Bear Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Township vs. St. Paul Details: Stories, songs Highland Park. Free to the public, plus free and fingerplays for children birth-24 months food and beverages for seniors. and a caregiver. Contact: 651-426-0620 or whitebeartownship. teams.mnbaseball.org
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WET & WILD WATERSLIDE When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, June 22 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
RELAY FOR LIFE OF STILLWATER When: 6 p.m. Friday, June 22 Where: Stillwater Junior High School, 523 Marsh St. Details: Dozens of teams circle the
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athletic field all night in an American Cancer Society fundraiser. Contact: acsevents.org
‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT’ When and Where: 7 p.m. Friday, June 22; 3 & 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at the Central Park Frank Rog Amphitheatre, 2540 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville; 3 & 7 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Calvary Church, 2120 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville Details: Free performance of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical by the Calvary Church Community Theater. ASL interpreters will be at Sunday shows. Contact: calvary church.us
CONTACT: 763-784-5898 or ci. circle-pines.mn.us
MANITOU DAYS CHILDREN’S FISHING CONTEST When: 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: Tally’s Dockside, 4440 Lake Ave. S, White Bear Lake Details: Fishing contest for kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult. Prizes. Equipment not provided. Contact: tipsoutdoors. org
MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 23 through Sept. 23 Where: Triangle Park Details: Brings local growers, producers, artisans, musicians, non profits and cool people together in the heart of Mahtomedi. Contact: facebook. com/MahtomediArea FarmersMarket
13TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE CLASSIC & STILLWATER VINTAGE BOAT SHOW FLEA MARKET AND ARTS AND CRAFTS When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FAIR Saturday, June 23 and When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: White Bear Shopping Center parking lot Details: Boat show features all classes of boats and nautical swap meet; arts and crafts booths, food and live music featuring Ken Wanovich. Free. Contact: 651-308-1792 or whitebearlakeboatshow. com; 651-341-2230
Sunday, June 24 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket
RIVER VALLEY RIDERS 8 MILE HORSEBACK RIDE OR 3 MILE WALK/WHEEL When: Saturday, June
23 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Registration/ breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. for horseback riders with a 10 a.m. start. Registration/breakfast 9:3010:30 a.m. for walkers and wheelers with a 11 a.m. start. Lunch served at noon. All income benefits therapeutic horseback riding programs for people with special needs. Contact: 651-439-2558 or rivervalleyriders.org
MY FIRST TRI When: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, Centerville Details: Event for fi rst-time triathletes has mentors to cheer along. Limited spots. $75. Contact: 651-426-1919 or trifitnesswbl.wixsite. com
AFTON STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 23; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 24 Where: Town Square Park, Afton Details: Artists, flea market vendors, live music, food and fun for the entire family. Saturday dinner at Memorial Lutheran Church, call 436-1138 for tickets. Contact: aftonartfair. com
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FOREST LAKE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS
When: Friday, June 29-Wednesday, July 4 Where: Various locations throughout Forest Lake Details: Events include steak fry and American Legion Friday night; carnival, bingo, food and live music Saturday-Wednesday downtown; Parade 9 a.m. and fi reworks at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. See city website for full schedule of events and parade route. Contact: ci.forest-lake. mn.us
When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning second Sunday in June throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www.ski otter.com
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Bald Eagle Waterski Club Shows WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursdays, midJune through August
WHERE: Centerville Lake in Centerville
perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.
CONTACT: www.baldeaglewaterski shows.com
DETAILS: Members of all ages
Contact: Mahtomedi GardenClub.org
MUSIC AT FRANCONIA When: 2-6 p.m. Saturdays, June 23 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
14TH ANNUAL MANITOU DAYS PET PARADE AND BLESSING When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24 Where: Civil War Monument, Clark Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Pet parade followed by a blessing at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. All pets must be leashed or caged and vaccinated. Children without pets may bring a stuffed animal. Contact: 651-429-5351 or stjohnwilderness.org
MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB GARDEN TOUR When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 24 Where: Throughout Mahtomedi Details: Visit gardens throughout the community and support gardening, education and community. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 day of tour. Tickets can be purchased it Lila and Claudine’s or the Mahtomedi Farmers Market.
BE A 4-H SCIENTIST: POLYMERS When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Kids in grades K-2 will engage in hands-on activities and develop science skills as they learn about plastics and how to be clean in a “green” world. Come to one or all programs. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
LOUIE ANDERSON ‘BIG UNDERWEAR TOUR 2018’ When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24 Where: Withrow Ballroom and Event Center, 12169 Keystone Ave. N., Hugo Details: Performance by celebrity comedian. Tickets $35 general admission; $50 VIP. Contact: 651-4395123, 800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com
WHITE BEAR, MINNESOTA: A RAILROAD TOWN!
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX When: 6-7:30 p.m. HOT ROD & VINTAGE Monday, June 25 CAR SHOW Where: White Bear When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 27 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities. Contact: discover stillwater.com
Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Celebrate 150 years of railroad history by looking into the evolution of local rail transportation. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: Noon Wednesday, June 27 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors can bring a bag lunch and play games of choice. Coffee and dessert provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 24 Where: Birch Beach, Birchwood Details: Joe Cruz and Jennifer Grim perform acoustic guitar, bluegrass, jazz and original compositions. Contact: cityof birchwood.com
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When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 29- Oct. 26 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. Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake. org
AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 29 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Carol MacAllister will be signing her three books, “Thinking Out Loud,” “Windows to My Soul,” and “Wisdom Tree and the Red Swing;” and Mayr Boros will be signing “The Dance of Creation.” Contact: 651-426-0918
CURALS 2018 ALS BENEFIT CONCERT When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, June 30 Where: Hill-Murray High School Theater, 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood Details: National recording artist Dan Navarro performs, with Dan Schwartz, George Faber, Lehto & Wright and Cool Hand Luke. Food and silent auction throughout the concert. Tickets $39.80/person. Contact: http://curals. weebly.com
Ongoing
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING: SUNSET PADDLE
SUMMER NIGHTS @ LINWOOD COVENANT CHURCH When: 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 8 Where: Linwood Covenant Church, 6565 Viking Blvd., Wyoming Details: Weekly opportunity to connect with the community through food, inflatables and themed activities. Contact: 651-462-3780 or linwoodcovenant.org
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES
When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 14 Where: Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Guided class; equipment provided. Ages 14+, $30/person. Registration required. Contact: co.washington.mn.us
Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to SUP-YOGA space limitations, there When: 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. is no guarantee whether, when or for how long 11 submissions will be pubWhere: Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake lished. Submissions are subject to editing. Trail N., Stillwater Please include date, Details: Guided yoga time, location, cost, brief instruction; equipment provided. Ages 14+, $30/ details, and contact information for each event person. Registration submission. Submission required. deadline is Wednesday Contact: co.washing prior to the following ton.mn.us weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with quesARTS IN THE PARK AND FARMERS MARKET tions. Online: www.press When: 5-9 p.m. pubs.com/calendar Tuesdays, June 5 -Aug. Email: calendar@ 28 Where: Lakeside Park, presspubs.com Mail: Forest Lake Press Publications Details: Free Attn: Calendar community event 4779 Bloom Ave. includes concert series, White Bear Lake, MN craft vendors, food 55110 trucks and farmers market. See website for list of performers. Contact: 651-209-9723 or ci.forest-lake.mn.us
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on St. Paul’s Front Porch June 25-27: Saints vs. Explorers July 2: Saints vs. Red Hawks
MARKETFEST When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through July 26 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show. Contact: www.market fest.org
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Sports spices up first year of marriage for Cougar couple
Recapping robust Cougar season: Montero named team MVP
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
It’s been an interesting fi rst year of marriage for John and Cassandra Hudzinski, two former Centennial athletes. In addition to the usual newlywed bliss, each of them helped coach their alma mater to a state tournament this past school year — familiar territory for both. Cassie is an assistant coach on the girls hockey team (under Kristina King) that won conference and section titles and placed runnerup at state. The Cougars’ last state trip in girls hockey was 2008, when Cassie was one of the captains. Similarly, John is an assistant for the boys lacrosse team (under Jon Beach) that reached the state tournament for the fi rst time since 2009 — when John was one of the captains. Both are 2009 CHS graduates (she was Cassie Hoyez then). Both played hockey and lacrosse for the Cougars. Both are graduates of Adrian College in Michigan, where they played lacrosse. After college, they returned to their home town and got back into coaching. Last August, after 10 years dating, they got married. (All this information comes from Sheri Hoyez, Cassie’s mother.) John’s dad, Mike, is part of this story, too. He started the Centennial lacrosse team when John played, and is now back on the coaching staff with him.
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Alyssa Montero swung a big bat and pitched 12 wins.
Alyssa Montero was named Most Valuable Player of the Centennial softball team that went 22-5 and placed third in the state tournament. Montero, junior second baseman and pitcher, led the Cougars in most hitting categories: — .455 batting average, nine home runs, 12 doubles, 33 runs, 34 runs-battedin, .920 slugging percentage and .515 on-base-percentage. She had a 12-2 pitching record, 2.54 ERA and 120 strikeouts in 91 innings. Montero was also named to the coaches all-state second team, and the Star Tribune all-metro third team. Named all-conference were Montero, Grace Gilmore, Madi Newman, Julia Azure and Olivia Beaulieu. Named all-section were Montero, Gilmore, Azure and Hailey Thom. Getting conference
honorable mention were Reily Haney and CJ Jacobson. Other team awards went to Jacobson (Gold Glove), Newman (Clutch Hitter) and Elissa Rooney (Most Improved). Beauleau hit .393 (five homers, 23 RBIs, .655 slugging); Newman .382 (six homers, 29 runs, 22 RBIs, .663 slugging); Azure .380 (24 runs, 16 RBIs, nine doubles, one homer, .532 slugging); Haney .378 (13 runs); Thom .333 (three homers, seven doubles, 16 RBIs, .614 slugging); and Gilmore .311 (22 runs, 22 RBIs, one homer). The Cougars belted 28 home runs in 27 games. Gilmore, sharing pitching duties with Montero, pitched 95 innings and had a 10-3 record, 1.55 ERA and 127 strikeouts. She was named to the all state tournament team.
Jordan Rodriguez got the fi rst goal of the game but the Cougars trailed 5-1 before Brady Partington got them on the board again. Rawley Scherman and Reese Peck Cowles also found the net as the Cougars scored in each quarter. Goalie Matt Sanchez stopped 11 of 21 shots. In the consolation round, the Cougars got thumped by Eagan
17-3 on June 14. Scherman, Partington and Garrett Hoch had the goals. Centennial fi nished 9-8. The Cougars were 3-5 before winning six straight to reach the state tournament. In Section 7, as No. 4 seed, they beat No. 1 Andover and No. 2 Duluth.
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SPORT BRIEF Cougar lacrosse goes 0-2 at state tourney
The Centennial lacrosse team that reached the state tournament with two section upsets had no more in store when they got to the big show. The Cougars drew top-seeded, undefeated Benilde-St. Margaret’s and lost 10-4 in the fi rst round on June 12 at Chanhassen.
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Grip it and rip it No, please don’t. The only people who embrace this concept are the weekend warriors. And nine times out of 10 that ball will be nowhere near the fairway. The grip is the most important feature Tee Time of the technical side of golf. When you go Betsy Larey through your grip routine and can perfect it, with a little bit of practice, you will start to feel that the golf club is almost an extension of your body – something you can “feel” throughout your swing. This is the great players’ last line of defense in the downswing. Even if they are in the wrong position just before impact, they have the capacity to feel and recover from a bad swing and turn it into a good miss. And remember, you are only as good as your missed shots. There are three generally accepted grips; the overlap, interlock and 10 fingers. I think the 10-finger grip should only be used by people with small hands or those with arthritis. Here are the generally accepted principles regarding the grip. I want to mention that I am writing from the viewpoint of a right-handed golfer. 1. The palms of the hands for most players should basically face each other or be turned slightly inward because that is the way most arms hang. In some cases, particularly with barrel-chested people, the hands can work effectively if each is rotated slightly outward. When the palms are not aligned close to, or in parallel fashion, they work against each other. If there is a modification that would help most
players, it would be rotating their left hand a little farther to the right. This is called a stronger grip, and it makes it easier for weaker players to square the clubface at impact. 2. Grip pressure should be light enough to encourage clubhead speed without losing directional control; it should be firm enough to keep the club from turning in the hands on contact, yet not so firm that it destroys feel or speed. I have a great drill I learned years ago when I worked at the PGA Tour Academy in Florida, which I will explain in a bit. 3. The placement of the hands should facilitate their working together as one unit, with no slippage or repositioning. 4. Ultimately, the player should become comfortable with his/her grip and confident about the position of the clubface during the swing. 5. The grip in the left-hand should be one where the last three fingers of the left hand capture the club handle against the butt portion of the palm, while the grip in the right –hand cradles the club handle more in the fingers. There are four basic points, within the principles of the grip, where a player can have preferences. These are placement, positioning, pressure and precision. Placement is generally affected by the size of player’s hands, but not always. Men with larger hands tend to prefer the overlap grip (last two fingers on right hand lay over the index finger on the left hand). But Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods use it so it’s fine if it feels best. I have small hands and use the overlap because that’s what I was taught. Players with smaller hands tend to do better with the interlocking grip
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The markings on this glove show you where to put your left hand. Lay the handle diagonally across the fingers of the left hand. Close the grip, making sure the arrow on the thumb is pointing towards your right shoulder. One o’clock is where your right thumb should be, which is on the side of the handle.
(index finger of left hand lays over the knuckles of the right hand). Positioning in the grip is the amount of rotation of the hands clockwise or counterclockwise, often referred to as a strong or a weak grip. As I mentioned, I think most players (especially juniors, women and seniors) would be far better with a stronger grip. Pressure is simply how hard you are squeezing the club. But I will tell you it is a very difficult thing to explain to a golfer. Here’s a great drill to find out what the best pressure for you is. Start by holding a club in front of you so the head is pointing to the sky. Close your eyes. You are going to count from one to 10, applying a little more pressure on the grip. One is so light the grip almost falls out of your hand. Ten is a death grip. Now go back to one. Start up again, and at three and four keep going back and forth. That is your perfect grip pressure. Precision is really an either/or
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Notice the arrow pointing towards the right shoulder. Also, the thumbs are on the sides of the shaft, with no space between the hands and thumbs. This is an overlap, neutral grip.
situation. Either you grip the club in a precise fashion (the same way each time) or you’re careless about the grip so that it is seldom the same. The only way I know to have a consistent grip is to work it into your pre-shot routine. Next week I will write about how you can come up with a consistent pre-shot routine you can count on every time. I want to mention we have a new Girls Golf Academy at Keller this summer. If you have a daughter in sixth to 12th grade who is interested in participating, please contact me for more information. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Class A Teaching Professional who has taught adults and juniors for years. She teaches at Keller Golf Course in St Paul and Shadow Ridge range in Lino Lakes. She has taught at the PGA Tour Academy in St Augustine Florida and has coached at Carleton College and Flagler College. For lessons, you can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail. com or call 651-470-2297.
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New exhibit opens at Anoka CHEF: Brings comfort food to Legion County History Center FROM PAGE 1
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In 1902, a new medical treatment facility opened in the city of Anoka: the Kline Sanitarium. While Dr. James Kline had already been practicing medicine in Anoka County for almost a decade, his new building meant improved facilities for patients and the ability to provide care for those in need of long-term medical help. Anoka County Historical Society's rotating exhibit features one of the county's properties that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and explores one of Anoka’s most iconic buildings. Want to know whose dress that was? What is that weird metal thing with the round top? Which artifacts are on display in the case? Visit the History Center to find out. The History Center is located at 2135 Third Ave. N., Anoka. For questions, call 763-421-0600 or email Audra@AnokaCountyHistory.org.
Oasis Senior Advisors franchise opens in North Metro Oasis Senior Advisors, a national franchisor offering free, communitybased referral placement assistance for seniors, has announced its opening of Oasis Senior Advisors Northern Twin Cities. The organization helps seniors and families living in more than 26 cities in the northern metro including Blaine, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes. The new franchise is owned and operated by New Hope native Barb Hemberger, CSA. For more than 18 years, Hemberger worked at Weber Shandwick Minneapolis, where she managed the communications needs of clients. “I wanted to have a direct impact on seniors and on adult caregivers who are struggling with how to fi nd housing and other needs for their
families. Having been in their shoes with my parents, I now want to be a guide for others,” said Hemberger. Oasis Senior Advisors is a franchise that connects seniors with the housing communities that best fit their needs at no cost to the seniors or their families. They act as liaisons, navigating families through a transition that is often difficult and confusing, considering the family’s and individual’s needs, including level of care, independence and budget. For more information about Oasis Senior Advisors, franchise opportunities, or to connect with an adviser, visit oasissenioradvisors. com/northerntwincities.
his sick father and built a home on the Gulf Coast. After his home was demolished in Hurricane Katrina, he made his way back to Minnesota and worked at the Porterhouse in Little Canada for 10 years. At this point in his career, Keyes said he was ready for a change. “I have been managing people for the past 20 years and this is a staff of just a few people, instead of cooks, dishwashers, servers. (Managing so many) is a lot of work. I ain't in my 20s anymore,” he said. Keyes said he plans to establish more consistency for Legion visitors when it comes to hours of operation and food. He is typically at the Legion from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week and on weekends, with the exception of a couple of days off. He is also working on a full dinner menu that will feature a lot of comfort foods. He has already replaced the frozen soups with made-from-scratch soups. “I am trying to be as creative as I can and make some good food,” he said. He will also incorporate his specialty, steaks, with steak nights. Since March, Keyes said he has enjoyed getting to know community members and learning what they like and don't like. “We are sparking up some good conversations and building some relationships,” he said. “The good thing is I see a lot of these people every day/week and they know the consistency of my food. If I see Bob, I know he doesn't like tomatoes, so I won't put them on his plate.” “Ronnie loves seeing the members and guests every day and is even starting to remember everyone's
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Shoreview resident Ronnie Keyes is the new chef at American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes. Keyes is originally from Mississippi and plans to add a full dinner menu.
name. He loves managing the kitchen and enjoys the opportunity to be creative with his dishes,” Cox said. “He can't wait to bring in some of his innovate ideas such as steak nights, rib nights and the full catering menu option he is offering.” Keyes hopes to become a resident of Lino Lakes in the near future. “If you are in the area, stop by and try something from the menu,” he said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Many Glacier Hotel rises from endangered historic place to renovated splendor BY JOAN BRAINARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A famous hotel inspired by an historic North Oaks resident has been returned to its original splendor. “Montana’s Many Glacier Hotel Is Revitalized,” an article in the Spring 2018 “Preservation Magazine,” relates how this famous hotel was the inspiration of Louis W. Hill, James J. Hill’s son. Louis (pronounced Louie) succeeded his father as owner of North Oaks Farm and had a house with beautiful gardens on the south shore of Pleasant Lake. The hotel, featuring an elegant Swiss alpine design, is located in Glacier National Park in northern Montana, and lies along the rail Great Northern Railway. The article notes that the Many Glacier Hotel was built because of “the obsessive vision of one man, Louis W. Hill.” In 1907, Hill inherited the presidency of the mighty Great Northern Railway from his father, James “Empire Builder” Hill. Great Northern tracks ran from Minneapolis to Seattle, parallel to land (and just north of) the route that Americans Lewis and Clark blazed in 1805. James Hill considered
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Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park, 2012.
his railroad the Gilded Age culmination of those efforts. He saw the American West as little more than a quarry of extractable resources. His son, however, saw a Western resource that couldn’t be logged, mined, or grazed. Louis Hill envisioned
the Great Northern Railway capitalizing on the northern Rocky Mountain’s splendor if he could entice passengers to visit. Much as his father had been intimately involved with making improvements and efficiencies to his farm
at North Oaks, his son was obsessive about the details relating to the building of his hotel. He is quoted as saying, “I loathe to entrust the development to anybody but myself.” A national ad campaign at the time called “See America
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$42 million renovation budget was supported by Congress and private donations to breathe new life into the hotel. Original cathedralheight ceilings are once again on display, and steel beams replaced rotten wooden ones. Original finishes and trim were matched whenever possible, and even some old Kohler sinks were salvaged, re-enameled, and reinstalled. Of course, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems were modernized and brought up to code, but from the visitor’s viewpoint, the Many Glacier Hotel is just as jaw-dropping and handsome as it was back in Louis Hill’s day. For the complete story with beautiful photos of the rehabilitation of Many Glacier Hotel, visit www.savingplaces.org.
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Senate chaplain brings blessing across political divide BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
Someone who has been standing in the Senate chambers and walking the Capitol's halls has sent Minnesota blessings whether or not political agreements are reached. Senate Chaplain Mike Smith, of White Bear Lake, often opened the Senate sessions with a prayer of blessing sweeping the state: “From Moorhead to Stillwater, may the blessing of God be upon Minnesota,” he said. “I believe there is power in blessing.” Throughout the session, senators would request Smith mention their city in his prayers of blessing. The nonpartisan role of the Senate chaplain can bring peace and unity as legislators representing different political parties present their priorities, Smith said. “There is deep division in our country right now,” he noted. “I really believe there is such a need for voices that bring healing and can bring people together.” Senate and House chaplains have been a longstanding tradition in the state that goes back to the founding of the country and has roots in the British parliament, said Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), who represents southern White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi. The role of a chaplain is also required by state law. The Senate chaplain is nominated by the majority leader and has represented a wide array of denominations over the years, Wiger said. A designated chaplain is voted in for two years by legislators. The designated chaplain or a “chaplain for the day” prays each day before the Senate goes into session. Smith was nominated by Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and was voted in by the Senate at the beginning of the 2017 session. “Even though I was nominated by the Senate majority leader who is Republican, I have really made it a point to really show that I am not focused on supporting one party over another,” Smith said. “I am there as a chaplain for the
“There is deep division in our country right now. I really believe there is such a need for voices that bring healing and can bring people together.” Pastor Mike Smith Senate Chaplain
Democrats and the Republicans.” “Offering prayer and guidance we can reach peaceful resolutions and respect for one another is a very, very important reminder for everyone,” Wiger said. “He is not there to proselytize for a particular platform.” “He doesn't get involved in any of the issues of the day,” said Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka). Wiger said Smith has been a friendly, enthusiastic, sincere Senate chaplain who provides inspiration and hope as senators face conflict in addressing challenges. “In addition to the prayer, he is very accessible and lets people know he is praying for them,” Wiger said. “It is encouraging, it is uplifting. … It puts life, it puts our role in perspective. … You know he is rooting for the institution, for the people of Minnesota, he is praying that we can get our job done. … I appreciate his nonjudgmental pep talks and his prayers.” Abeler said the Senate chaplain reminds him that God is the one who allows leaders to be in power. “I think he is there as a reminder that God loves us and is caring about us all,” Abeler noted. Smith made himself available to pray with senators in private and often came to the Capitol even when a chaplain for the day was on duty. “During times when things become strained or strenuous, I just want to be there to give hope and offer the peace that God gives by talking with people,” Smith said. “I believe that someone
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needs to be in the room that is nonpartisan, that is representing not just a political party or an issue but somebody needs to be there just to represent how perfect God's love is for them and represent there is a plan God has for each of their lives — and also to give wisdom.” Smith said he has noticed that although there are deep differences of opinion, all the senators seem to have the same goal to bring about good and blessing in the state. He has noticed a sense of partnership across the aisles that is often overlooked. “I have seen how they have really endeavored to work together even with different opinions, and I have been
proud of them,” he noted. “These people are really serving our state.” Smith facilitated a National Day of Prayer event on the Capitol lawn in May. He said the solution to many problems and issues facing the state will ultimately not come from the government. “I pray for peace in our city streets and that poverty and crime and racism would all just be eliminated from our state — that can only happen through God working through people to forgive and love and be generous.” Smith's congregation — Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood — includes people of about 30 different ethnicities.
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Ridgewater College in Hutchinson before transferring to the University of Duluth, where he majored in criminology and minored in political science. He then obtained his law enforcement degree from Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College. He was hired by the city in February 2006 and has held numerous positions including patrol officer, police training officer, school resource officer, police reserve unit advisor and a task force officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He recently was promoted to sergeant. “I have been fortunate to have many different opportunities in my 12 years. As a school cop, I got to be engaged with the youth and administrators; as a patrol cop, I was able to interact with the public; as a reserve advisor, I got to interact with volunteers; and the DEA was a huge opportunity to take on a completely new and challenging aspect of law enforcement,” he said. When Boehme found out he was selected as the award winner, he was surprised. “I didn't feel like I had done anything particularly special or amazing. There are many cops that deserve it more than I do, not just at our police
department but across all of law enforcement. They make a lot of sacrifices and their families make a lot of sacrifices,” Boehme said. “It is an honor to be recognized by the American Legion.” In his nomination, Swenson wrote, “Perhaps the most valuable part of Boehme’s career has been his unwavering drive to do everything possible for victims in the interest of justice. Almost all of Curt’s work is behind the scenes and goes unnoticed by most. Curt has been recognized by numerous victims and/ or Lino Lakes residents and business owners for his compassion, willingness to take all cases to the fullest extent possible, willingness to take extra time to carefully listen and truly understand problems or concerns.” Swenson added, “Curt has never stood in a spotlight or sought credit for the great work he has done. Curt is an incredibly important member of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and a major contributor to the overall mission of the agency.”
Brian Finke
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Sgt. Curt Boehme receives a plaque for the Lino Lakes Police Officer of the Year award from Legion Cmdr. Paul Lesch.
interested in it (fi refighting), but with getting married, starting a family young and my business, I just didn't have the time,” he explained. Finke was hired as a paid-on-call fi refighter in July 2014, and he now holds the title of fi re lieutenant and serves as the city's building and fi re inspector. He is also currently attending EMT classes to broaden his education. He said he enjoys “never knowing what time a call is going to come and what the call is going to be. It might seem like a completely
routine call, and it ends up being something completely different.” Finke added he also enjoys the camaraderie that comes with having a cross-trained department. Finke was also surprised about the award. “At fi rst, I didn't think it was too big of a deal until it really sunk in, but it's a pretty big honor, especially being that we both got picked as state recipients as well. It is a pretty humbling experience.” In his nomination, Swenson wrote, “Brian is one of those people
that when they fi nd something they love to do, they jump with both feet in. He possesses a strong desire to improve himself and the entire Lino Lakes team as demonstrated by his commitment to attending and delivering training. He knows when the pager goes off there is someone going through the worst day of their life, and it brings him a sense of pride being able to help them and their family through it.” Swenson added, “Brian has one of the highest percentages for
overall call response and holds himself to very high standards.” Boehme and Finke will represent the state of Minnesota in the national competition, which will be announced in January. “It is police officers and fi refighters like these that allow the folks of their cities to sleep well at night,” said Legion Adjutant Jim Watson. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-40712247 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded and assisted the State Patrol on a personal injury motorcycle accident in the area of I-35E and Lake Drive June 5. • An officer stopped to check on an accident in the 6500 block of 12th Avenue South June 6. The adult male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI (controlled substance). • Officers responded to a call of a theft from motor vehicle in the 7100 block of Mourning Dove Road June 8. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 1400 block of I-35W June 8. An adult male was subsequently arrested for DWI and booked into jail. • An officer received a call of a male trapped in an elevator in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway June 9. The male was able to get out of the elevator once a maintenance person arrived. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E June 10. An adult female was subsequently arrested and booked into jail for second-degree DWI. • Officers were dispatched to a request for a welfare check concerning a male lying on the ground behind a business in the 7900 block of Lake Drive June 10. The male was subsequently transported to detox. • An officer stopped a vehicle for several equipment violations in the area of Main Street and I-35E. The driver was subsequently arrested for no proof of insurance, driving after cancellation and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers received a walk-in report concerning a
theft from a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Pine Hollow Drive in Circle Pines June 8. The reported total loss is $350. • Officers responded to the 1700 block of Meadow Lane in Centerville June 8. Two vehicles had been rummaged through and a bike was stolen. There are no suspects. • Officers responded to the 9300 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington June 9 on report of an assault. Two adult females and one adult male were subsequently arrested. • Officers checked on a vehicle that was partially blocking the street in the 8800 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington June 10. An adult was arrested on a felony warrant and for obstructing the legal process. • Officers noticed a car traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines June 11. A female was subsequently arrested for fi rst-degree DWI and transported to jail. • Police received a phone call report of motor vehicle tampering from the 7000 block of Brian Drive in Centerville June 11.
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CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, MAY 14, 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; May 14, 2018. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Culp, Bettinger, exofficio Dietz, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller. The following School Board Members were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda with one addition to the Consent Agenda – Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of April 23, 2018. Motion by Wilson, seconded by Burns to approve the agenda with the addition to the Consent agenda to approve the minutes of April 23, 2018. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz thanked staff, students and community for all they do to support Centennial and its students. He also reminded of the dates for the CALC and High School graduation ceremonies. 6. CONSENT ITEMS 6.1 Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Payroll to be Ratified - $3,881,532.48; Accounts Payable to be Ratified: $2,650,958.61. 6.2 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 6.3 Field Trips. 6.4 Gifts to the District. 6.5 Dues and Memberships. 6.6 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018. Motion by Culp, seconded by Timm to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7. CURRICULUM 7.1 American Indian Education Parent Committee Report - Parent Stephanie Spencer and her children Chase and Makayla gave a presentation on the Indian Ed Program which included an overview of the program, highlights from the year, and a summary of community feedback. She thanked the Board for their continued support of the program. At an earlier meeting, the Board received the resolution required by Minnesota (due March 1). No School Board action was required. 7.2 2018-19 Centennial School District No. 12 Handbooks – Drafts of the 2018-19 student handbooks were included in board packets. All student handbooks (Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Centennial Area Learning Center) will again reflect the Model Handbook developed by the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA). Also included for board review were the 2018-19 Coaches and Kids Club Handbooks. No School Board action was required. 8. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 8.1 Resolution to Place Teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence – Member Bettinger introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PLACING ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE MEGAN ROGNRUD - .1 FTE KELLY MARCIANO - .1 FTE JACQUELYN LUHMANN – 1.0 FTE WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 12 adopted a resolution proposing placement of Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann on unrequested leave of absence on April 23, 2018 on the grounds of discontinuance of positions, lack of pupils and financial limitations; and WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave was received by mail (or personal service) on or about April 24, 2018, and WHEREAS, said written notice of the proposed placement on unrequested leave contained a statement setting forth the reasons for the proposed placement as well as a statement that he (she) was entitled to a hearing before the school board provided he (she) make a request in writing within fourteen days of receipt of said notice, and that if no hearing was requested within said fourteen day period it constituted acquiescence by Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann to the school board’s proposed action, and WHEREAS, no written request of any kind was received by the school board or superintendent of schools or if received the request was withdrawn in writing from Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann for a hearing as of May 14, 2018, and WHEREAS, said failure to make written request for a hearing within fourteen days after receipt of notice of proposed placement on unrequested leave constitutes acquiescence Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann to his (her) placement on unrequested leave. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12 that Megan Rognrud, Kelly Marciano and Jacquelyn Luhmann be and hereby is placed on unrequested leave of absence as a teacher of Independent School District No. 12 on the grounds of discontinuance of positions, lack of pupils and financial limitations effective at the end of the 2017-18 school year on June 29, 2018 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, M.S. 122A.40, subdivision 10 and Article XV of the teachers’ master agreement, without pay or fringe benefits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said placement on unrequested leave of absence is not the result of the implementation of an education district agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of placement on unrequested leave, together with a copy of this resolution be forwarded to said teacher personally and that an affidavit of same be placed in his/her file, together with a copy of the notice and resolution. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Culp and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Culp, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm, Wilson. And the following voted against the same: none. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 9. COMMUNICATION 9.1 CAEF. 9.2 MSBA. 9.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916 9.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 10.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 10.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 13. ADJOURN at 7:00 p.m. Christina Wilson, School Board Clerk. Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 19, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.02-PR-18-248 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
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Randolph William Martin, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 26, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. , a hearing will be held in this Court at 325 E. Main St., Anoka, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Randolph W. Martin, Jr., whose address is 11016 Hanson Blvd.,Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 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. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with 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 Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) 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 31, 2018 BY THE COURT Thomas M. Fitzpatrick, Judge of District Court Dated May 23, 2018 Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Joseph A. Field FIELD LAW, P.A. 2006 First Ave N, Suite 206 Anoka, MN, 55303 Attorney License No: 018519X Telephone: (763) 427-9066 FAX: (763) 231-560 l Email: jfield@jfieldlaw.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 12 and 19, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.02-PR-18-284 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 Lynnzi Olson, aka Lynnzi D. Olson, aka Lynnzi Dawn Olson, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 24, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. , a hearing will be held in this Court at 325 E. Main St., Anoka, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Anthony Olson, whose address is 1747 133rd Avenue NW, Andover, MN, 55304 and Cherie Olson, whose address is 1747 133rd Avenue NW, Andover, MN 55304 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. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with 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 Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) 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 25, 2018 BY THE COURT Thomas M. Fitzpatrick, Judge of District Court Dated May 25, 2018 Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Tracey A. Galowitz 10390 39th Street N Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Attorney License No: 175481 Telephone: (651) 777-6960 FAX: (651) 777-8937 Email: tracey@galowitzolson.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 12 and 19, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-291 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kurt Henry Rohde, a/k/a Kurt H. Rohde, Decedent Notice is hereby given that an Application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s last will dated May 4, 2017, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the Application has been granted informally probating such Will. Any objections may be filed in the above named court and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose. Notice is hereby further given that the informal appointment of Michelle L. Collier whose address is 211 3rd Street SW, DeSmet, SD 57231, as personal representative of the Estate of the above-named Decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 524.3-607), and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is hereby given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to said personal representative or to
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the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: May 31, 2018 Peggy Zdon, Registrar Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator CHANDLER AND BROWN, LTD. Janelle J. Chambers MN# 0399185 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W2610 St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: 651-228-0497 Facsimile: 651-228-9237 e-mail: jchambers@chandlerandbrown.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 12 and 19, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 02-PR-18-297 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of J. Stephen Schmidt (a/k/a Julian Stephen Schmidt, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated August 2, 2016 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Julia Schmidt, whose address is 909 Fremont Street, Anoka, Minnesota, 55303, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) 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. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. Dated: June 4, 2018. Peggy Zdon, Registrar Dated: June 4, 2018. Lori O’Brien, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Sharma Foley Affeldt Bridgeview Legal Advisors, PLLC 362 3rd Street Excelsior, MN, 55331 Attorney License No: 034395X Telephone: (763) 257-2574 Email: sharma.affeldt@bridgeviewlegal.com Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 12 and 19, 2018.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-310 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Randy Ross Brosdahl, also known as Randy R. Brosdahl, Decedent Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal probate of the above named decedent’s last will, dated May 6, 2016, under Minnesota Statutes Section 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Darell O. Brosdahl and Carol J. Johnson, whose addresses are, respectively, 33444 Winnamakee Shores Road, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 and 1231 Ibarra Avenue N.E., St. Michael, MN 55376, as co-personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letter, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes Section 524.3801) 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: June 14, 2018 Peggy Zdon, Registrar for Probate Court Lori O’Brien, District Court Administrator Thomas J. Williams (14163X) Attorney for personal representative 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 920-8600 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 19 and 26, 2018.
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Blooming lilacs signal morel season in Minnesota BY DEBRA NEUTKENS MANAGING EDITOR
Deer ticks do not deter mushroom hunter Dave Lenz from searching for the delectable morel. He goes prepared into the woods wearing clothes sprayed with permethrin, a head net, DEET and a tick remover in his backpack. The fungus forager also wears a yellow safety vest if he’s tromping through southern Minnesota woods, so as not to be mistaken for a wild turkey, and carries a pair of binoculars for scouting potential spots from a distance. Those morel spots are a secret the mushroom expert is reluctant to share. The distinctive fungi with the honeycombed appearance are among the most popular edible mushroom. They pop up from the forest floor usually near dead elm trees in mid-May, when the lilacs bloom. The window is brief for hunting the morel, considered an amateur’s mushroom, Lenz said, since they’re easy to identify. Finding morels is just the fi rst step for Lenz, who is as at home in the kitchen as he is in the woods. “I love to cook. It’s my second hobby,” he said. Unfortunately, wife Marlene is allergic to morels, but Lenz is always looking for friends and neighbors to share a mushroom recipe. His culinary skills are enhanced by the fresh herbs Lenz harvests from their small, but abundant garden. They grow cilantro and tomatoes for salsa, chamomile for tea before bedtime, mint for mojitos, oregano for marinara, and the list goes on. Lenz dehydrates some of his morel bounty for long-term storage. When he’s ready to use them, the mushrooms are soaked in milk to rehydrate. “The milk really absorbs the flavor so I use it to make a gravy,” Lenz said. “It’s really good on chicken and steak.” Not only is Lenz
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“Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest” is a book Lenz carries with him on his foraging forays.
a dedicated hunter and connoisseur of mushrooms, he is also a life-long musician. The singer/guitarist entertains at Manitou Grill several Tuesdays a month. He also organizes the music stage and performs for White Bear Relay for Life, an annual cancer fundraiser that involves the whole Lenz family. Marlene has headed up the July Relay the last couple years as co-chair with help from their two children, Morgan and Madeline, and Madeline’s
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Dave Lenz uses butter, shallots and garlic to saute the mushrooms before adding them to risotto in a new recipe.
or “destroying angel.” The pale species is responsible for the majority of deaths from mushroom poisoning. A neighbor got Lenz interested in mushroom hunting, he said. “I started reading up and following a Minnesota mushroom group online. Then one day I was at a park near Fleet Farm and ran into another mushroom hunter, Mike Kempenich. He is the most sought-after mushroom expert in the state.” The two became friends, with Kempenich going on to launch a company called The
Gentleman Forager. Kempenich is opening a restaurant in the old Schmidt brewery called Keg & Case Market, Lenz added. It will have a wild food store called Forest to Fork and a small onsite growing chamber to provide customers fresh, exotic mushrooms. A look online shows the store will also carry foraging supplies, books, tools and custom-made Gentleman Forager knives. The store opens mid June at 928 West Seventh St. Lenz’ favorite mushroom? “The morel, but black trumpets are a close second,” he replied.
“They have a sweet apricot smell and are best with salmon.” He also uses the mushroom to flavor white wine. The Lenz family enjoys good food and take the time to make it from fresh ingredients foraged from woodlands and garden. “We love to cook for people and have them enjoy the cooking,” said Dave, who is always trying new recipes, especially for mushrooms. Marlene does the cleanup, noting that Dave “uses everything in the kitchen.” Not that she’s complaining.