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Happy fourth of July

28th annual Fete des Lacs boasts ‘Cougar Pride’ theme Public Safety Night will feature new events including a bike rodeo and demonstration by the Anoka County Emergency Management team. The Lions are also expanding their concessions offerings during the festival.

The 2nd annual Paddle des Lacs will be on Sunday.

The main change of the event this year is that it is free. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and life jackets will be available for rent. There will also be

This year’s Fete des Lacs “Festival of Lakes” marks the 28h annual celebration in Centerville. While many popular attractions remain this year, some new attractions have also been added to the docket.

The celebration is sure to offer something for everybody with traditions such as Music in the Park, Public Safety Night, Bald Eagle Water Ski Show, softball tournament, fireworks, 8K/5K/Kids Run and KidsFest.

standup paddle board yoga on Thursday at Centerville Beach.

The hope is to create another annual tradition of a “community photo” that will be taken on Sunday utilizing a drone.

This year’s theme is “Cougar Pride.” The Fete des Lacs committee came up with the idea because it wanted to demonstrate its support of the schools.

“It seemed timely to support our schools.

Centennial sports teams

had some terrific seasons this year, and with all of the difficulties schools face in this day and age, we thought it was a small way to show our support,” said City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz.

For a full schedule of events or more information, visit http:// fetedeslacs.org/eventschedule/.

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District proposes new home for 4 programs

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Centerville residents Jason and Addie Pfingsten and their three daughters go on a boat tour to the Mayan Ruins in Belize. The Pfingstons own and operate Thirst Missions in Forest Lake.

Centerville family humbly serves those in need

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CENTERVILLE—Jason and Addie Pfingsten have travelled to Belize, Alaska, London, Texas and Puerto Rico all in hopes of making a difference in the lives of others.

The Pfi ngstens have lived in Centerville for four years with their three daughters ages 13, 9 and 6. Thirst Missions, founded

by Jason, helps churches of all denominations from across the country plan their groups’ visits and ministry services. Thirst Missions is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Their passion is mission work; after all, it is what brought them together in the fi rst place.

Jason is originally from Duluth and attended the University of Northwestern. During his studies, he went on two short

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term mission trips to Honduras and Belize.

“I didn’t think that I really had any skills or abilities to really influence anybody for Jesus Christ. What was I going to provide? I didn’t feel like I was a good public speaker, construction and repair work wasn’t my forte and I wasn’t great with little kids at that

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As of the 2020-2021 school year, the Centennial School District could have a new, permanent home for four of its programs.

The district approved the concept of the lease levy project at its June 11 board meeting and has previously discussed the topic at various work sessions from February through June.

The proposal is to move the Woodlands, Journey, Adult Continuing Education and Alternative Learning Center programs to a 26,000 square-foot addition that would connect the high school east and west buildings.

In the early 2000s the district began leasing property to house programs it didn’t have room for on its campus. Since that lease is set to expire in August of 2021, the district began evaluating what it felt was best for the district long term.

“We feel that we came back with a better fiscally prudent plan for our communities and district to address the needs of these programs,” said Superintendent Brian Dietz.

“Us doing something on our own through this process is a lot more effective and makes sense.

It becomes a solution long term, as opposed to we are just going to go ahead and lease space wherever. We have a permanent solution put in place and we feel fiscally it is good for us and our taxpayers; but also for the longterm outlook of our district, this makes perfect sense.”

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time. I was a 21-yearold college student,” Jason recalled. “I had amazing mission trips and saw that anyone with a willing heart and willing hands could be used to affect people for good for Jesus Christ.”

Jason served as a youth pastor for many years, did ministry training through Tent Makers and eventually went back to the University of Minnesota to pursue his master’s degree in education. Jason continued to go back to Belize and maintain the connections he made and eventually brought along people he knew from churches and youth groups.

“I though if I can go down and make just a little bit of a difference personally on these short term trips, then what difference could be made if I could get hundreds of churches and thousands of people to go for a week at a time. What good could they do across the board from construction, to encouraging pastors, to medical, to all kinds of different ministries and

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Jason and Addie Pfingsten, Centerville residents, own Thirst Missions in Forest Lake.

service opportunities?”

Jason said. Thus, Thirst Missions was born.

Addie grew up in Bay City, Texas and had never been to Minnesota before meeting Jason.

She was a teacher for nine years, which she described as “her ticket to exploring and going on adventures.”

She traveled the world teaching, spending time in Russia and Italy.

While she was obtaining her master’s degree in Switzerland, Jason was on a trip in Belize. The two connected online and

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Addie eventually moved to Minnesota. The Pfi ngstens have been married for eight years.

Thirst Missions started out in the couple’s basement. In the beginning Addie helped out on a parttime basis while being a stay-at-home mom.

She was able to step into the full-time president role once their youngest child started kindergarten.

For the fi rst eight years, the organization sent groups to Belize. Other locations have since been added including Alaska, London and most recently Texas and Puerto Rico after the communities were devastated by hurricanes Harvey and Maria.

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Jason and Addie Pfingsten’s daughters often accompany their parents on mission trips.

Here they enjoy a view in Belize. The family will travel to Alaska in July.

The company creates a partnership between a U.S church with a church from the mission trip location.

The work that is done during the trip depends on that church’s specific needs. Options include children’s ministry such as vacation Bible school, service projects, church ministry, sports ministry, Spanish ministry, outreach nights, home ministry, prayer ministry, school ministry, mercy ministry, evangelism, youth ministry, adult ministry and medical and dental ministry for the occasional health care group that wants to visit.

Jason said he feels fulfi lled watching other people’s personal growth.

“I enjoy seeing people from around the U.S. go on a mission trip and their perspective on life and their faith has changed and grown.

When they come back, time and time again, they are different in only a week because of what they have experienced,” he said.

“When people from the U.S. get out of their comfort zone, go and serve and don’t have access to their phones or the luxuries of life, there is something about growing closer to God and using their abilities to help others who are in need.”

Addie said she has really enjoyed working alongside her husband while working toward the company’s goal of “furthering the kingdom of God.” She said, “We both have that love, passion and desire to serve. Having our family be involved has been the biggest blessing.”

All three of their daughters have helped out with Thirst Missions both in the U.S and abroad. Next

month, the family will travel to Alaska.

Their children are also enrolled in Spanish immersion schools; two daughters attend Lakes International Language Academy and one attends Lino Lakes Elementary.

“Our goal is to raise well rounded children who love the Lord, have big hearts for service and a perspective on the world that is much more than growing up in the suburban Twin Cities,” Jason explained.

Their youngest daughter even has her very own cubicle at the business. Thirst Missions is located at 21450 Forest Blvd. N., Suite 200, Forest Lake and can be reached at 651-464-2212 or found online at thirstmissions. org.

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AmeriCorps Promise Fellows needed Minnesota Alliance With Youth is recruiting passionate individuals to serve the state’s young people through the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow program. AmeriCorps members commit to an 11-month term of service, directly serving in schools and community organizations to reengage students in school and learning.

AmeriCorps Promise Fellows assist youth in reaching their full potential and set them on a trajectory for high school graduation and lifelong success and work to overcome the challenges facing Minnesota students. During the 2016-17 program year, 183 AmeriCorps Promise Fellows across the state served 4,832 students, with 87 percent improving their academic engagement.

Centennial Middle School, Paladin Career and Technical High School in Blaine, and White Bear Lake Middle Schools and High Schools are all recruiting individuals to serve during the 2018-19 academic year (with a service start date of Sept. 1).

Promise Fellows receive a modest living allowance, health and dental insurance, an Education Award upon successful completion of service and ongoing professional development training. Interested individuals can learn more and apply at www. mnyouth.net.

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hen online sites like Craigslist fi rst hit the market, the classified sections of many newspapers went into a downward spiral. Newspapers lost a niche with the classified sections: help wanted, garage sales, items for sale by owner and real estate.

For years prior to the advent of online ad sites and the recession, a solid 30 percent of Press Publications’ revenue came from the classified section of the paper. For nearly 20 years now we have implemented our own online tools and stayed true to being focused on the local marketplace. Although we are not back to the 30 percent benchPublisher’s mark, we continue to challenge and test our classified section.

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First, there is no silver bullet Carter Johnson when it comes to hiring. One human resources director who advertises with Press Publications mentioned that when she receives applications and resumes from the paper, they tend to be qualified local hires who stay past the two-week training program. While standing in line for lunch at a local establishment, another business owner told me that he lands his staff from Press Pubs, and pointed at a new hire.

A classified ad in our paper may not bring hundreds of resumes to your inbox, but it will bring a handful of qualified local candidates and you will save time sifting through resumes from around the state and country. If you’re looking to hire, make Press Publications classifieds part of your hiring campaign by placing a fun, upbeat posting.

With today’s digital apps, some garage sale type items can be sold online before a sale even happens. It’s often still worthwhile to have a sale. Garage sales in the paper have a following and get real local foot traffic. This time of year we are seeing between 7 to 20 garage sales in our weekly papers, and we also provide signs for our advertisers to further help them market their sale.

For sale by owner items such as boats, automobiles and real estate also have a place in the local paper. If items are in good shape and are priced at market value, they tend to sell with little hassle. I recently sold an investment property in Cambridge, a single family lake home, through a classified ad in this paper. We had between one to three calls a day on the listing and it closed 45 days after we fi rst ran the ad. I sold an outboard motor the other day from an ad in the paper.

I have tested Craigslist, Offerup and Facebook Marketplace to sell furniture, appliances, collectibles, and my outboard motor, and found I spent too much time answering dumb questions, fielding lowball offers and deferring scams. Most items listed in the paper have sold within two to three weeks. The paper has always provided me a solid buyer.

Digital sites have little to no accountability.

People who try to sell online share how frustrating it is to fi nd people who are legitimately interested. They sometimes spend a few days communicating with a potential buyer only to be stood up. It begs the question if it is worth it.

The people who read our classifieds tend to be serious buyers.

The next time you have a job opening or something to sell, give the newspaper a try. Call 651407-1250 or place an ad online at www.presspubs. com. All classifieds are due Monday morning before 11 a.m. and please note exceptions for holiday early deadlines.

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28th annual Fete des Lacs celebrates Cougar pride

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ete des Lacs “Festival of the Lakes” has been an annual Centerville celebration since 1990. The festival started out as a small weekend event and has grown into a weeklong celebration.

The planning and organizing for the festival is a year-round endeavor. There is an official festival committee that starts planning the next year’s immeMovers and festival diately after the current festival is Shakers over.

The festival is Jeff Paar a collaboration between the Centerville Lions, city of Centerville and Centerville businesses. The festival also has several sponsors and business partners to help make the event possible.

Fete des Lacs is family friendly and offers something for everyone, and most of the events are free. There are many new events this year including: live music all day on Saturday, Rumble Motorsports- Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club Pigapalooza II Raffle, Lions bean bag tournament

We invite the community to be part of our Community Picture at LaMotte Park Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The photo will be taken via drone by North Metro TV. You can still register for the parade, Lions softball tournament, 8K/5K/Kids run, Lions kickball tournament and paddleboard event.

The Fete des Lacs celebration would not succeed without Centerville’s city staff, Centerville Lions and all the volunteers who and Wholesome Health’s fitness give countless hours of time and obstacle course. The festival effort to plan this great event. favorites are still a large part of Music in the Park kicks off this the celebration and include: A parade on Main Street, fi reworks year’s Fete des Lacs Tuesday July 17 at 6:30 p.m. with “Little display, 8K/5K/kids run, Lions tournament, Public Safety Night, Big Band” at Hidden Spring Park.

Bald Eagle Waterski Show, PadA list of all events, links to regdle des Lacs paddleboard event, istration for events, sponsors and Kids Fest and Comfort Yoga other information can be found Alfresco. at: fetedeslacs.org or centerville This year’s fi reworks display will return to LaMotte Park, Fri- mn.com Follow and like the city of day July 20 at 10 p.m. Live music/ Centerville and the Fete des Lacs dance will return to LaMotte Facebook pages at: Park Saturday night with the City of Centerville MN and band Nostalgic. The parade is always a fan favorite and this year Fete des Lacs- City of Centerville.

On behalf of the city of Centerwill be no different. The theme for this year’s parade is “Cougar ville, I welcome all of you to our Fete des Lacs celebration.

Pride” to celebrate the Centennial School District’s academics Jeff Paar is mayor of and high school and youth sports teams success.

Centerville.

The Fete des Lacs celebration would not succeed without Centerville’s city staff, Centerville Lions and all the volunteers who give countless hours of time and effort to plan this great event.

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Celebrating the Fourth of July

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he Fourth of July is about the patriots who risked everything to establish a new nation based on life, liberty and equality. And on this anniversary of our nation’s independence, there’s no better time to honor those who continue to defend and serve this great country.

My good friend Senator John McCain exempliďŹ es this heroism and bravery. Senator McCain served as a Navy pilot during Vietnam, where he was shot down, captured and tortured as a prisoner of war for over ďŹ ve years in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton.â€? I visited there once with him and saw ďŹ rsthand the small cell that conďŹ ned him physically, but never in spirit.

When his father took over as commander of the U.S. forces in the PaciďŹ c, Senator McCain refused to go home even when given the chance—he wouldn’t accept his freedom unless the military code for ofďŹ cers was followed and everyone taken before him was allowed to go back ďŹ rst. It was an incredible act of honor and the same courage and conviction he’s held all his life.

This month I got to visit him at his ranch in Arizona. While battling brain cancer, he continues to be engaged in the issues of our time, always a man of grit. I’ve been reading Senator Legislator McCain’s new book, and I keep coming Lingo back to one of my favorite lines. Writing Amy about the lessons he’s Klobuchar learned from Ernest Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls� — his favorite book — Senator McCain writes, “Defending the dignity of others is never a lost cause whether you succeed or not.�

Our founding fathers knew this too — they weren’t sure whether or not they would succeed in building a more perfect union, but they knew they had to try. They would never have a true democracy without it.

Today’s servicemembers continue that tradition of service, and we must

— Senator John McCain continue to support them. We can start by modernizing G.I. Bill beneďŹ ts, strengthening funding for veterans’ health care, improving mental health care services and passing my bill on burn pits. We should also expand job training and employment opportunities for veterans and their spouses, cut red tape and wait times for scheduling appointments at VA medical facilities and work to eliminate veterans’ homelessness.

In addition to our heroes in the military, so many other Minnesotans have carried the spirit of service that our founding fathers established.

Today I want to celebrate all the Minnesotans who do so much to give back to our communities—whether it’s providing relief to people ďŹ lling sandbags during oods, or running

blood drives during times of great need or helping families build not just a new house but a new home. I have always believed that Minnesota’s strength comes from both our sense of community and our belief that we have a responsibility to come together and lift one another up in good times and bad.

As Senator McCain has said, “Nothing in life is more liberating than to ďŹ ght for a cause larger than yourself.â€? So let’s remember and recognize all those that have served — both on the battleďŹ eld and the home ďŹ eld — people who give back to our country every day. Thank you for your patriotism and happy Fourth of July.

Amy Klobuchar is a United States Senator from Minnesota .

Anoka Home & Garden Tour reaches 15th year

CHURCH BRIEF Woman shares story of assault How to pick up the pieces and go on with life after a crisis will be explored at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, at Lifetree CafĂŠ.

The program titled, “After the Attack: Picking Up the Pieces and Moving On,� features a fi lmed conversation between a woman who was assaulted in her home—and the man who attacked her. During the program participants will discover how both the victim and attacker were able to move on with their lives and eventually reconcile.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree CafĂŠ is located at 1 Shepherd Ct., Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-7515707 or lifetreecafecpmn@ gmail.com.

“Nothing in life is more liberating than to ďŹ ght for a cause larger than yourself.â€?

Join the Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) on Sunday, July 15, for the 15th annual Anoka Heritage Home & Garden Tour. This year, the tour will look at several homes that were touched by the 1939 tornado, with a special exhibit about the tornado at the Anoka Armory. Also featured are stops at the Anoka Masonic Lodge and the Federal Clubhouse.

Enjoy this sneak peak of one home on this year’s tour: Phineas Russell built this Greek Revival house on one of four lots owned by his mother-in-law in about 1874. He built houses on three of the four, and this one was deeded to him in 1873. He forfeited the house for non-payment of taxes a year later, but must have reclaimed it, as he and his descendants continued to own the house. It is possible the house was rented out in the early years of the 1900s, as S.H. Swanson was listed as living in the home from 1910 to 1912, even though his name never appears on the abstract of title.

Mr. Swanson owned a saloon on Main Street.

The tornado in 1939 destroyed the top oor of this home before continuing its hop and skip path of destruction through Anoka. The current owners moved into the home in 1967 and since then have completed many projects.

Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased for $12 at the ACHS by phone at 763-421-0600, or online at AnokaCountyHistory.org. Tickets will also be available for $15 the day of at The Big White House Antique Store.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

corn, entertainment, concessions, bounce house, face painting, When and Where: games and live music by 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Stimulus Package.

July 10 in CenterMart Contact: 651-982-2440 parking lot; and 6:30-8 or www.ci.lino-lakes. p.m. Tuesday, July 24 at Hidden Spring Park, 1601 mn.us LaMotte Dr., Centerville Details: Community concerts with various artists/bands. Prairie Anthem performs acoustic country and BALD EAGLE WATERSKI folk on July 10, and CLUB SHOWS Everchanging Mood When: 7 p.m. performs jazz, Latin and Thursdays, mid-June blues on July 24. through Aug. Contact: www.center Where: Centerville villemn.com Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform CIRCLE PINES waterskiing tricks. Club MUSIC ON THE LAKE also performs at summer When: 7-8:30 p.m. festivals throughout the Thursday, July 19 state.

Where: Golden Lake Contact: www.bald Park, 67 West Golden eaglewaterskishows.com Lake Road, Circle Pines Details: Husband and wife duo The Floras BABY STORYTIME sing 50s and Americana When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. music.

Tuesdays Contact: 763-784-5898 Where: Centennial or ci.circle-pines.mn.us Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs FETE DES LACS and fingerplays for When: July 20-22 children birth-24 months Where: Centerville and a caregiver.

Details: Week-long Contact: 763-324-1540 community festival or www.anokacounty includes music, parade, library.org inflatables, softball and kickball tournament and fi reworks.

TODDLER STORYTIME Contact: 651-429-3232 When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Details: Stories, songs Saturday, July 21 and fingerplays for Where: Lino Park, children ages 2-3 and a 7850 Lake Dr., Lino caregiver.

Lakes Contact: 763-324Details: Residents 1540 or www.anoka of Lino Lakes can countylibrary.org recycle appliances and electronics.

Contact: 651-982-2423 FAMILY STORYTIME or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Thursdays FAMILY CORN ROAST Where: Centennial AND COMMUNITY NIGHT Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Details: Stories, Thursday, July 26 Where: Sunrise Park, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages 6918 Sunrise Dr., Lino and a caregiver. No Lakes registration required.

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NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY FOREST LAKE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION When: Through 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 10 a.m. and fi reworks at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4.

See city website for full schedule of events and parade route.

Contact: www. ci.forest-lake.mn.us

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS, FLYOVER AND MUSIC AT MEMORIAL BEACH When: 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4 Where: Memorial Beach, White Bear Lake Details: 8 p.m. Music by the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band; 8:30 p.m. Flyover with T-6 planes; 10 p.m. fi reworks display over the lake. In case of rain, fi reworks on July 5.

Contact: 651-653-5122 or manitoudays.com

AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Friday, July 6 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Lori Spangler will sign her travel memoir, “Miles of Memories: One Woman’s Journey To All 50 States;” and Jerry Hines will sign his new book “Filipino Stowaway.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

UNIVERSE IN THE PARK

Lexington Farmers Market

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WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays,

DETAILS: Locally grown produce

through Oct. 3

and plants and handmade goods.

WHERE: Lovell Building, 4175

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Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 8 Where: Birch Beach, Birchwood Details: Amy & Adams perform folk, love ballads, rock, bluegrass and original songs.

Contact: cityofbirch wood.com

SUMMER TUESDAYS When: 5-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 and Aug. 7, 14 and 21 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances until 8:30 p.m.; family movie at dusk.

Contact: summer tuesdays.com

When: 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 7 Where: Short talk on the night skies with the U of M Astronomy Department and viewing of the moon, planets and more through telescopes. 3RD ANNUAL Free with park entry.

WALK FOR WATER Contact: 651-433-0500 When: 7-8:30 p.m.

X 227 or dnr.state.mn.us Wednesday, July 11 Where: West Park, 2350 11th St., White Bear BEHIND THE CURTAIN Lake WITH MOUNDS VIEW Details: 5K along COMMUNITY THEATRE Lake Avenue benefits When and Where: 2 the Palabek Refugee p.m. Sunday, July 8 at Settlement in Uganda. the Shoreview Library, Participants will enjoy 4560 Victoria St. N; and 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 16 cake, refreshments, at Mounds View Library, music and celebratory sparklers. See website to 2576 Moundsview Dr. register or donate.

Details: Meet some Contact: lifecoreyoga. of the cast of “Chitty com/events Chitty Bang Bang,” hear the music of the Sherman brothers, see RAMSEY COUNTY FAIR the set designs and props When: July 11-15 and find out how to get Where: 2020 White involved in community Bear Ave., Maplewood theater. Free and open Details: Parade,

senior lunch, rose show, classic car show, talent show, pinewood derby, K9 demos, fireworks Friday night.

Contact: 651-770-2626 or www.ramseycounty fair.com

SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, July 13 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing.

Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar.

Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600

‘CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG’ When: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, July 13, 20 & 27; Saturdays, July 14 & 27; 2 p.m. Sundays, July 15 & 29; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, July 18 & 25; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 19 & 26; and 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 21 Where: Irondale High School Theater, 2425 Long Lake Road, New Brighton Details: The Mounds View Community Theater presents the family-friendly blockbuster musical about a car that flies and sails.

Tickets $20/adults; $15/ seniors and students; $8/ children 6 and under, available online or at box office. Free sensory-friendly performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 features adjustments to light and sound and the ability for patrons to move around.

Contact: 651-638-2139 or mvct.org

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOURS When: 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Saturdays, July 14 & 28 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Advance tickets recommended, $7 or free for WBLAHS members.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

WINE MEETS ART FESTIVAL When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15 Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Interact with local artists while sampling local wine, beer and food. Live music, vendors and free tours.

Contact: 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com

KIDS-MAKESCULPTURE WORKSHOPS When: 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists.

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

15TH ANNUAL ANOKA HERITAGE HOME & GARDEN TOUR When: 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, July 15 Where: City of Anoka Details: Tour featuring history

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Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Free community event includes concert series, craft vendors, food trucks and farmers market. See website for list of performers.

Contact: 651-209-9723 or ci.forest-lake.mn.us

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WHEN: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, July

DETAILS: Admire vintage and hot

11 & 25

rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities.

WHERE: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater

on the 1939 tornado, beautiful homes and gardens, marketplace at the Anoka Armory and Federal Cartridge Clubhouse. Tickets $12 in advance online or $15 day of tour.

Contact: 763-421-0600 or anokacountyhistory. org

BRODINI COMEDY MAGIC When: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Familyfriendly, over-the-top magic show. Free.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

CONCERT AT VADNAIS SQUARE When: 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, July 17 Where: Vadnais Square, County Road E and City Center Dr. Details: Celebrate summer with a free outdoor concert and steet dance featuring “Bad Girlfriends.”

Contact: 651-204-6000, cityvadnaisheights.com

OLD FASHIONED ICE-CREAM SOCIAL When: Thursday, July 19 Where: Stillwater Historical Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St. Details: Lumberjack Days kickoff includes children’s activities, petting zoo, food, $.50 rootbeer floats, penny candy, beverages and more will be available for purchase.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us

COMEDY CAFE AT THE BARN When: 7 p.m. Friday,

CONTACT: discoverstillwater.com

July 20, Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood Details: Nationally recognized comedian from Hugo, Bob Stromberg, performs at 8 p.m., following drinks and apps served at 7 p.m.

Admission $35-$45. All ages.

Contact: maplewood historicalsociety.org

LUMBERJACK DAYS When: July 20-22 Where: Lowell Park, 101 Water St., Stillwater Details: Past events have included live concerts, fi reworks, parade, medallion hunt, kiddie carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, vendors, chef’s competition, fishing tournament, boat rides, Lumberjack competitions and fun on the river.

Contact: lumberjack days.org

ST. CROIX VINTAGE BASEBALL EXHIBITION When: 10 a.m.

Saturday, July 21 Where: Old Athletic Field, 6th Ave. & Burlington, Stillwater Details: The Washington County Historical Society’s vintage baseball club, The St. Croix’s, wear 1860s uniforms and play by 1860s rules.

Contact: www. wchsmn.org

FEEL-GOOD MUSIC FROM THE HEART OF AFRICA When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 Where: Wyoming Area Library Details: Families can sing along to songs in

Kikongo, Lingala and Swahili and play hand percussion instruments with Siama, a composer and guitarist from DR Congo who has produced hundreds of popular songs.

Contact: ecrlib.org

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

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET 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

DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June-Sept.

Where: Tamarack When: July 24-29 Nature Center, 5287 Where: 3200 Saint Otter Lake Road, White Francis Blvd., Anoka Bear Township Details: Motocross, Details: Free dropbull riding, tractor pulls, in program with demolition derby, live nature discussions, music, rides and games. touchable artifacts Contact: 763-427-4070 and interactions with or www.anoka animals. All ages. countyfair.com Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey.

STILLWATER mn.us/tamarack FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, July 21 and MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS Sunday, July 22 Where: Washington When: 6 p.m.

County Fairgrounds, Sundays beginning 12300 40th St. N., Lake second Sunday in June Elmo throughout the summer Details: Free outdoor Where: Goose Lake on flea and crafter’s market. Hoffman Road in White Contact: 715-557-1785 Bear Lake or rsgdevelopment.com/ Details: White Bearfleamarket based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area TURTLEMAN Contact: www.ski TRIATHLON otter.com When: 8 a.m.

Saturday, July 28 Where: Turtle Lake STAND UP PADDLE Park, 4979 Hodgson BOARDING: SUNSET PADDLE Road, Shoreview Details: First When: 7-8 p.m. triathlon in Minnesota.

Tuesdays, through Aug. Olympic and Sprint 14 Distance options. Post Where: Square Lake race awards, beer and Park, 15450 Square Lake bbq.

Trail N., Stillwater Contact: trifitnesswbl.

Details: Guided class; com equipment provided.

Ages 14+, $30/person.

Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

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ARTS IN THE PARK AND FARMERS MARKET When: 5-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, through Aug. 28

SUP-YOGA When: 9-10:15 a.m.

Saturdays, through Aug. 11 Where: Square Lake

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Contact: co.washing ton.mn.us

SUMMER TUESDAYS When: 5-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 and Aug. 7, 14 and 21 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances until 8:30 p.m.; family movie at dusk.

Contact: summer tuesdays.com

30TH ANNUAL LINDSTROM LOPPET When: 7 a.m. registration Saturday, July 14 Where: Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Windstorm Details: Familyfriendly 5K run/walk supports health care scholarships and suicide prevention training for Fairview Lakes Medical Center staff and students at area schools.

Contact: 651-9827138 or signmeup.com/ lindstromloppet

MINNESOTA WALDORF SCHOOL NORTH AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 Where: MN Waldorf School, 70 East County Road B, Maplewood Details: Celebratory exploration of music styles including folk, bluegrass and gospel.

Headliners are Monroe Crossing, Ellis, Sawtooth Brothers, Th eOK Factor, Robert Robinson, The High 48s, Give Get Sistet and Blue Groove. Craft beer garden, food trucks, vendors and kids activities. Adults $27; children 5-14 $17; 4 and under free.

Contact: 651-487-6700 or mwsmusicfestival.org

SUNSET PRAIRIE HIKE When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 17

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Where: Belwin Creative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., Afton Details: Moderately challenging hike through one of the largest Oak Savanna restorations in the state.

RSVP. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

BELWIN CONSERVANCY OPEN THIRD SATURDAY When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, July 21 Where: Belwin Outdoor Science Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Participate in program, meet staff, explore trails and see what is blooming in the summer prairie.

Free and open to the public. One hour guided experiences 11 a.m.-1 p.m. are $10.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

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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 space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing.

Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions.

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Centennial senior among state Positive Athlete award recipients

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Emily Nadeau, a 2018 Centennial graduate, was recently recognized as Positive Athlete of the Year for girls lacrosse in Minnesota.

Nadeau was one of 14 boys and 14 girls chosen for the award in various sports. They were guests of the Minnesota Twins at their June 20 game and were introduced to the crowd before the game. One of each gender was presented with a $2,500 scholarship.

“I try to be very positive in my life, and I think that helps to translate over into anything that I’m doing, including playing sports,” Nadeau said. “I also try to

encourage my teammates at practice or games.”

Nadeau played lacrosse and hockey at Centennial, earning all-conference recognition in hockey and honorable mention in lacrosse. She coached in the youth hockey program. She was also in the National Honor Society and is currently a Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador.

“I was very surprised and honored,” said Nadeau about the award.

This is the inaugural year of this program in Minnesota.

According to positiveathlete. org, there were 400 athletes nominated in the state.

The Positive Athlete organization was started

by Hines Ward, the 2006

Super Bowl MVP with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The group awards scholarships to high school student athletes based “more on character than their athletic performance.”

They take nominations from parents, coaches, teachers, administrators or fans. They especially look for “athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities, or just have an infectious positive attitude.”

Nadeau will attend the University of St. Thomas and major in biology with the intention of entering the predental program.

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Hailey Berg led the Cougars with 34 goals.

Four Centennial girls lacrosse players were named to the all-Northwest Suburban Conference team after the Cougars posted an 11-3 record.

They are Alana Bordeaux (senior mid), Hailee Berg (senior attack), Mady Johnson (senior defense) and Marissa Waldoch (junior mid).

Getting honorable mention were Hannah Backman (senior attack), Emily Nadeau (senior mid) and Elizabeth Jensen (junior mid).

Berg was the scoring leader with 34 goals and 10 assists for 44 points, followed by Backman 21-19-40, Waldoch 18-8-26, Jensen 14-3-17, Audrey DuFresne 12-6-18, Nadeau 9-615, Linser 9-4-13 and Jillian Neudahl 8-3-11.

Goalkeeper Justine Case had a 6.09 goalsagainst-average and .584 save percentage.

Coach Gary Nelson announced the following team awards: Berg, top offensive player; Johnson, top defensive player; Anneke Linser, hardest worker; Ixchel Salter, most improved.

The 2019 captains will be Waldoch, Salter and Jensen.

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Establishing a new tradition The Fete des Lacs Committee is hoping to start a new tradition this year by taking a community photo or “glorified group selfie.”

At 11:30 a.m. sharp on Sunday, July 22, community members are invited to go to Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park to get an aerial photo taken by a drone, which will be operated by North Metro TV. “It is a fun way to demonstrate our local cable TV's drone capabilities,” said City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz. “It also affords an opportunity for some posterity, something on which this city places a high value. When you’ve been around for more than 150 years, that breeds a culture of caring about the past and passing something on to the future. Maybe I’m being overdramatic about a 'glorified group selfie', but I do think there’s an opportunity here to have this mean something.”

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Paddle des Lacs adds new races, and it's free

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

The city's long standing annual celebration—Fete des Lacs—will boast the second annual Paddle des Lacs starting at noon on Sunday, July 22.

Paddle des Lacs, organized by the Centerville Parks and Recreation Committee, will include a canoe race, kayak race and standup paddle board race.

The course will start and finish at the Bald Eagle Waterski Show dock on Centerville Lake in Trailside Park, just off of Main Street and feature a triangular 3-mile course, which assures a down-wind, up-wind and crosswind legs.

“We call these events races and they are - for those who are so inclined. But they are also family- oriented, fun events, everyone is welcome, and everyone will have adequate time to finish their event,” said committee member Pat Branch.

“Last year's Paddle des Lacs had a small group of paddlers who had a very fun time. We had paddlers who absolutely smoked our 2.5 mile course in 17 minutes, and we had some paddlers who were trying to stand up on paddle boards for the first time.”

City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz added “There are a lot of garages storing unused kayaks. We want their owners to brush off the dust and come out to enjoy the lake.”

A main difference of this year's event is it is FREE. Participants are invited to bring their own boats and paddle

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July 22: 12 p.m. Canoe race 12:10 p.m. Kayak race 12:20 p.m. Standup paddle board race 12:30 p.m. Parent/youth canoe race 1 p.m. Awards ceremony and door prices (must be present to win) 2 p.m. Bald Eagle Waterski Show Location: Trailside Park on Centerville Lake

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Paddle des Lacs is back for the second year, and it's free. This year's event will also include a special parent/youth canoe race in which participants from the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and other youth in the community are invited.

boards, however kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be available for rent for $25. Contact Kerri Kolstad at kerri@ mywahooadventures.com to reserve equipment.

There will also be a special parent/youth race at 12:30 p.m. tailored to the local Cub Scout Pack, but the event is open to all parents and their sons and daughters.

Safety is always priority.

Water safety will be provided by the Anoka County Sheriff and members of the Bald Eagle Waterski Show Club. If the water conditions or weather

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10th annual Fete des Lacs Run The 10th annual Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Run will be held on Saturday, July 21. The run will start at 8 a.m. and begin/ finish at Hidden Spring Park. The course travels around Centerville Lake and through the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes; it is mostly flat with a few little challenges along the way. There will also be a Free Kids Fun Run. For more information or to register, visit http://fetedeslacs.org/ familyrun/.

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Grand marshal recognized for heroic actions

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

An area daycare director was deemed this year's Fete des Lacs grand marshal for her heroic efforts that saved the life of a 3-year-old girl back in February.

On Feb. 1, after Syndey Haider started choking on a meatball, Apple Academy Learning Center Director Kari Letourneau sprung into action. After performing the Heimlich maneuver the meatball became dislodged.

“Kari is, of course, a timely choice for grand marshal because of her recent heroic act of saving the life of a chocking child. While you really can’t top that for a reason to be grand marshal, she is certainly also recognized as an active member of our community,” said City Administrator/Engineer Mark

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Kari Letourneau, director of Apple Academy Learning Center, is this year’s grand marshal.

Statz, adding Apple Academy has organized a Kids Run in conjunction with the Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Run for several years.

Letourneau, a Centerville resident, grew up across the bridge in Hugo and graduated

Scouts visit festival

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CENTERVILLE—Attendees of this year's Fete des Lacs will likely see the faces of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts at various events throughout the week.

Members of Cub Scout Pack 432, Boy Scout Troop 136 and Boy Scout Troop 236 will all have volunteers present to show what the Scouts is all about.

from White Bear Lake High School. She always knew she wanted to work with kids, but that was really solidified after she started working for the district's before/after school program while she was in high school.

She did that for eight years before becoming the director of Apple Academy in August of 1999. She had always dreamed of owning a daycare center, but after having her own four kids (now ages 16, 15, 11 and 9) she decided she was just fine being the director.

She has really enjoyed watching her Apple family grow up.

“I have watched so many kids start as infants and then go off to school and even graduate. I have been here so long that I have gone to graduation parties for kids who came here,” Letourneau said. “Every day is completely

Pack 432 Chair Brian Peterson said Scout involvement in the city festival really began at last year's celebration. Peterson, a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee, had a special interest in the festival and decided to join the Fete des Lacs Committee, which he still serves on.

“It was my goal to get the Scouting organizations involved in the event to increase community participation, recruiting/ getting our name out there, community service opportunities and just getting involved in the community,” Peterson said.

Although Cub Scout Pack 432 has had the longstanding tradition of handing out flags in the annual parade, the group also attended Kids Fest and made s'mores and had a mobile archery booth.

different. You have no idea what you are going to come across. Some of the things that the kids say, some of the circumstances that come up...

You think you have seen it all, but then something else comes up.”

When the city first approached Letourneau about being grand marshal, she was very surprised and couldn't give them a yes or no answer because she was torn. A main role of the grand marshal is to ride in the parade.

“I have been doing the parade for 19 years. I've always been in it for Apple, the one walking and passing stuff out to the families,” she said. “To not be technically affiliated with Apple was the hardest decision, but I am honored.”

The city made Letourneau a deal—if she rode in the parade as grand marshal, Apple Academy would be

This year, Peterson said the Pack 432, along with the other Troops, is expanding its footprint at the festival. Scout volunteers will help out with the 5K/8K Run, Rumble Motor Sports Pigapalooza, the parade and Kids Fest.

Scouts also plan to participate in the community photo and there will be a special parent/Scout race (open to everyone) in the Paddle des Lacs event where Scouts can receive their Community Merit Badge upon completion.

“It is important for the Scouts to be involved in the community and it is a great opportunity for us to share Scouting, our message and some of the things that we do,” Peterson said.

One message Pack 432 and Troop 136 want to spread to the community is that the groups are now open to both boys and girls. Peterson said several girls have already expressed interest.

right behind her. “Now I still feel like I am grand marshal because of Apple,” she said.

Now that the shock factor has worn off, Letourneau is happy to hold the title because she said it puts some positive attention on daycare facilities. “I feel like there is so much negative that goes on regarding childcare. The only thing you ever see on the news is this daycare worker did this...if you have a bad worker that doesn't mean that that childcare is bad or that facility is bad,” she explained. “This is a good thing that childcare is finally being recognized for all the good things that can happen.”

Letourneau serves as the treasurer for the Centerville Elementary Parent Teacher Association and makes sure to help out the Centerville Lions whenever they are in need of volunteers.

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Visit us at fetedeslacs.org for registra on info and more details on all events! Most events are FREE, see website for more info.

Tuesday, July 17 6:30-8PM

Music In The Park, Hidden Spring Park. Concessions Available.

Wednesday, July 18 6-8 PM 6-6:30 PM 6:30-7 PM 7-7:30 PM

Public Safety Night, Centerville Elementary. Police Cars, Firetrucks, and Bike Rodeo.

K-9 Unit Demos, Centerville Elementary Anoka County Emergency Management Drone Demos, Centerville Elementary Fire Trailer Demos, Centerville Elementary

Thursday, July 19 5:30-6:30 PM Standup Paddle Board Yoga, Centerville Lake Beach 7-8 PM Bald Eagle Water Ski Show, Trail Side Park - Centerville Lake. Concessions Available.

Friday , July 20 5 PM-10 PM 7 PM-8 PM 10 PM

Lion’s Concessions & Beer Garden, LaMo e Park All-Star Kickball Game, LaMo e Park. Lions and Local Businesses vs. CLPD/CFD. Fireworks Display, LaMo e Park

Saturday, July 21 All Day All Day 7:30 AM 8 AM-6 PM 8:30 AM 11 AM A er Parade Noon-5 PM Noon-5 PM Noon-5 PM 2 PM-8 PM 3 PM-4 PM 8:30-11:30 PM

Lion’s Concessions & Beer Garden, LaMo e Park Fete des Lacs Kickball & So ball Tournaments, LaMo e Park Run des Lacs 8K / 5K, Hidden Spring Park. Register on our website.

Renegade Pigs Pigapalooza II Breakfast, Raffle and Open House at Rumble Motorsports Run des Lacs Kids Run, Hidden Spring Park. Register on our website.

Fete des Lacs Parade, Main Street Route Fire Sta on Open House, Centerville Fire Sta on No. 3 Kids Fest 2018, LaMo e Park Fun Fitness Obstacle Course, LaMo e Park Lions KidSight USA, LaMo e Park. Community Eye Screening for kids 6 mo-6 yrs.

Live Music, LaMo e Park. Various acts throughout the day.

Comfort Yoga® Alfresco by Thia Casanova, Hidden Spring Park.

Headliner Band - Nostalgic, LaMo e Park

Sunday, July 22 All Day All Day 10 AM 11 AM-2 PM 11 AM-2 PM 11 AM-2 PM 11:30 AM Noon-2 PM 2 PM

Lion’s Concessions & Beer Garden, LaMo e Park Fete des Lacs So ball Tournaments, LaMo e Park. Register by July 16th.

Lion’s Bean Bag Tournament, LaMo e Park. Register on our website.

Fun Fitness Obstacle Course, LaMo e Park Lions KidSight USA, LaMo e Park. Community Eye Screening for kids 6 mo-6 yrs.

Kids Fest 2018, LaMo e Park Community Picture, LaMo e Park Paddle des Lacs, Trail Side Park - Centerville Lake. Register on our website.

Bald Eagle Water Ski Show, Trail Side Park -Centerville Lake. Concessions Available.

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FIREWORKS

Join us in LaMo e Park for a fireworks display on Friday evening!

SOFTBALL and KICKBALL LIVE MUSIC

throughout the week at Hidden Spring Park and LaMo e Park.

CONCESSION STAND with food and drink provided by the Centerville Lion’s will be at many events!

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 DISTRICT OFFICE BUILDING 4707 NORTH ROAD CIRCLE PINES, MN 55014

CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION PROPRIETARY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MILK/MISC. DAIRY PRODUCTS BID

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by Independent School District 12 at District Offices, 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014, until 2:00 p.m. August 9th, 2018, at which time all bids will be opened and read publicly. Bids are being invited on the purchase of milk and related products for District 12 schools.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the district and be in accordance with specifications. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. All Bids are to be addressed to the Executive Director of Business Services and be properly identified with the inscription: MILK/MISC.DAIRY PRODUCTS BID. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 3 and 10, 2018.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 (CENTENNIAL) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 12 shall begin on July 31, 2018 and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 14, 2018.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. At that election, three members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district election clerk, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district election clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 14, 2018.

Dated: July 1, 2018

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Jody Josephson, School District Election Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 3 and 10, 2018.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 Percent Total Increase 2017 2016 (Decrease) $

Total Revenues Per Capita Expenditures Current General government Public safety Public works Culture and recreation Economic development Capital outlay General government Public works Culture and recreation Debt service Principal Interest and other Bond issuance costs Total Expenditures Per Capita

2,890,674 350,995 259,972 16,058 18,068 267,485 25,511 73,951

$

$ $

3,902,714 986

$

489,887 1,324,049 329,694 147,579 1,314

$ $

3,694,947 923

5.62 % 6.88 %

$

437,379 1,304,691 327,668 125,755 50

12.01 % 1.48 0.62 17.35 2,528.00 845.08 (42.85) (100.00)

745,000 270,302 -

725,000 270,012 853

2.76 0.11 (100.00)

3,527,826 891

$ $

3,563,968 890

(1.01) % 0.16 %

Total Long-term Indebtedness Per Capita

$

8,019,619 2,026

$

8,764,619 2,188

(8.50) % (7.41)

General Fund Balance - December 31 Per Capita

$

1,529,950 387

$

1,310,308 327

16.76 % 18.15

Nonoperating Revenues Interest earnings Miscellaneous revenue Total Nonoperating Revenues Loss Before Contributions Capital Contributions Change in Net Position Net Position, January 1

97,883

Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities Payment made on advance to other funds

54,365

-

Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Hook up fees and unit charges received Special assessments received Net Cash Provided by Capital and Related Financing Activities Cash Flows From Investing Activities Interest received on investments Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1 $

$

36,244

829,409 (428,110) (212,807) 188,492

-

(17,645)

33,170 162,266

19,334 25,455

-

52,504 187,721

195,436

44,789

-

240,225

13,326

29,777

1,449

44,552

306,645

111,286

37,693

455,624

1,643,503

1,528,554

162,713

3,334,770

1,950,148

$

1,639,840

$

200,406

(145,404)

12,683 23 12,706

29,004 23 29,027

1,420 11 1,431

43,107 57 43,164

(90,775)

(10,079)

(1,386)

(102,240)

71,322

29,920

(19,453)

19,841

(1,386)

4,709,551 4,729,392

101,242 (998)

914,749 $

913,363

11,875,982 $

11,874,984

Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds 602 603 Nonmajor Sewer Storm Water

1,950,148

$

1,639,840

$

200,406

Totals

$

3,790,394

2,597 55,975 5,606 100,000 5,973 1,987 2,122,286

2,242 91,026 229 1,193,967 38 2,927,342

292 20,824 221,522

5,131 167,825 5,835 100,000 1,193,967 5,973 2,025 5,271,150

746,808

37,207

-

784,015

4,400 1,051,222 (329,634) 725,988

200,655 414,000 10,233,295 366,109 (5,198,137) 6,015,922

Total Noncurrent Assets

4,192,971

1,880,978

725,988

6,799,937

Total Assets

6,315,257

4,808,320

947,510

12,071,087

Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred pension resources

14,927

14,927

7,317

37,171

Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued salaries payable Due to other governments Compensated absences payable - current Total Current Liabilities

9,467 1,266 2,004 6,978 19,715

4,610 1,266 2,761 6,978 15,615

311 660 2,142 3,113

14,388 3,192 4,765 16,098 38,443

$

62,561

$

62,561

$

30,666

$

155,788

82,276

78,176

33,779

194,231

Deferred Inflows of Resources Deferred pension resources

15,679

15,679

7,685

39,043

Net Position Investment in capital assets Unrestricted

3,446,163 2,786,066

1,843,771 2,885,621

725,988 187,375

6,015,922 5,859,062

Totals $

(17,645)

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 3, 2018.

$

Total Liabilities

104,825 (28,620) (39,961)

(2,817)

$

227,086 19,043 142,664 22,937 229,065 346,976 987,771

124,000 276,000 3,442,483 96,742 (2,095,454) 1,843,771

Total Net Position 417,972 (277,915) (85,692)

41,888 363 28,387 36,611 107,249

842,367

72,255 138,000 5,739,590 269,367 (2,773,049) 3,446,163

Noncurrent Liabilities Pension liability

Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds 602 603 Nonmajor Sewer Storm Water $

$

(39,106)

6,232,229

Noncurrent Assets Special assessments receivable Capital assets Land Buildings Infrastructure Machinery and equipment Less accumulated depreciation Net Capital Assets

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS PROPRIETARY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

306,612 (121,575) (87,154)

104,432

(103,481)

Water

CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA

$

$

$

91,868 923 34,248 4,519 229,065 104,446 465,069

6,251,682

Assets Current Assets Cash and temporary investments Receivables Accrued interest Accounts Special assessments Due from other funds Advance to other funds Inventories Prepaid items Total Current Assets

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 3, 2018.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31

Operating Loss

425,963

93,330 17,757 80,029 18,418 205,919 415,453

601

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Centerville to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at City Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. Questions about this report should be directed to City Hall at (651) 429-3232.

Water

Operating Expenses Salaries and benefits Supplies Other services and charges Utilities MCES - disposal charges Depreciation Total Operating Expenses

$

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION PROPRIETARY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

7.79 % 62.07 (28.29) (29.57) (24.85) (14.37) 13.84 40.86

4,636 308,305 59,619

311,972

Totals

CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA

$ $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts from customers and users Payments to suppliers Payments to employees Net Cash Provided

by Operating Activities

$

Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds 602 603 Nonmajor Sewer Storm Water

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2,681,720 216,569 362,550 22,801 24,042 312,357 22,409 52,499

43,814 176,187 -

601

Water Operating Revenues Charges for services

Net Position, December 31

CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA

Revenues Taxes Licenses and permits Intergovernmental Charges for services Fines and forfeitures Special assessments Interest on investments Miscellaneous

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$

3,790,394

$

6,232,229

$

4,729,392

$

913,363

$

11,874,984

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 3, 2018.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Vision Tec AI 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1548 122nd Cir NW Coon Rapids MN 55448.

The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Zuben AI Inc 1548 122nd Cir NW Coon Rapids MN 55448.

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: June 8, 2018 Signed: Melinda Olson Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 3 and 10, 2018.

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Developer hosts open house for Lovell project

BY CONRAD ENGSTROM PRESS INTERN

LEXINGTON—Residents visited City Hall to learn more about the future of the Lovell building, share their concerns about the proposed project and get answers to their questions last week.

Dominium Development and Acquisitions, LLC held an open house June 27 to discuss the proposed development for the site.

Representatives from Dominium answered questions and listened to feedback from residents concerning the apartment complex planned for the Lovell building site, located at Lovell Road and Lexington Avenue.

Easels showed the tentative plan of what the four-story apartment building would look like inside and out. What used to be an elementary school and city hall, by winter of 2020, will be a place where tenants can live.

“The building that is there now

is past its useful life and we need something fresh to start developing in that area,” said City Administrator Bill Petracek.

Resident Darin Johnson, 48, lives right behind the proposed development. He enjoys riding his eight motorcycles in his free time and when he moved into his Lexington home eight years ago did not imagine the Lovell building would turn into something as big as a four-story apartment building.

“I’m worried about the development blocking the sun on my property because I’m on lower ground,” Johnson said. “This development will change my family’s life in the future.”

Mike Hudson, development associate with Dominium, ballparks the cost of the development will be about $40 million. The apartment development will be four stories with underground parking and 180 units, mostly two bedrooms if all goes as planned.

“We want to work with the city to get suggestions about what people like and do not like and be good neighbors to the people of Lexington,” Hudson said.

Brent Holdman is the architect of the project and has been working on projects like this one for the better part of five years. Holdman's goal for the project was to try to make the development not as big as it sounded.

The open house ran from 5-7 p.m. and by 6:15 p.m. very few residents were there, which Petracek took as a good sign. “We can consider this a success because not many people showed up,” Petracek said.

Petracek and Dominium representatives are pleased with the proposal and said they cannot wait CONRAD ENGSTROM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS to start the approval process for site Mike Hudson of Dominium Development plans to get the development done as and Brent Holdman, architect of the project, quickly as possible. discuss concerns and answer questions Lexington residents have about the future of the Lovell development.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Th Li Lakes L k City Ci Council C il took k the h following f ll i action at its June 25 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included June 4 work session minutes; June 11 meeting and liquor license compliance hearing minutes; peddler license for Renewal by Anderson; renewal of liquor, wine and beer license for Don Julio Mexican Restaurant; advisory board approval; and a time extension for recording the final plat of SS Properties Addition.

The council previously revoked Don Julio Mexican Restaurant’s liquor, wine and beer license from June 18 to June 27 for three violations. The business was also fined $2,000.

“It’s a good business in town and I think people like it, but they ran into some trouble. I think after the penalties and with this new license they can have the opportunity to reboot and start anew.

Hopefully all of the issues that were there were taken care of,” Mayor Jeff Reinert said.

Councilman Michael Manthey said, “Hopefully the business can be separated from the instances that happened going forward.”

• Granted a 90–day extension to Scott and Shelly Carlson recording the final plat of SS Properties Addition, the construction of a new All Seasons Rental building at 7932 Lake Dr. The council previously approved a 90-day extension back in April. The Carlsons said the time extension will give them enough time to finalize details related to construction financing.

• Appointed Andrea Schmidt to the vacant Park Board position.

• Approved a lease extension through 2029 for New Creations Child Care & Learning Center located in City Hall. The current lease expired July 1, 2019.

Kevin Peck, of KW Commercial, negotiated a lease extension, which calls for a 3 percent rent increase

every year off th the llease, and the city has th the option d th it h ti tto terminate the lease after five years with a 12-month notice.

• Extended Sayard Schultz’ position (recycling intern) for an additional six months. Schultz started her internship in January. She will continue to work for 29 hours a week for $13 per hour. The position is funded through Anoka County SCORE grant program.

• Approved the 2018-19 labor agreement with AFSCME, Local No. 2454. After several negotiation meetings, including two mediation sessions, the union voted in favor of accepting the following terms: ° A 2.75 percent wage increase retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018, and a 2.5 percent wage increase effective Jan. 1, 2019. ° The employer will contribute $567 toward the monthly premium (health insurance) for single coverage and $1,182 for family coverage in 2018. In 2019, the employer will contribute 100 percent of the base single plan and $1,182 plus 50 percent of the 2019 premium increase toward the family plan. ° An employee shall be granted paid funeral leave of up to three days for a mother-in-law or father-inlaw.

• Held the second reading of an ordinance rezoning property in Nature’s Refuge from R-1, single family residential, to planned unit development (PUD).

The council also approved the PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat. Reinert requested the council have further discussions about PUDs and establishing requirements so Lino Lakes doesn’t end up with developments that are not up to its

standards. t d d • Held the second reading of an ordinance rezoning property in Saddle Club Fourth Addition from R-1, single family residential, to PUD. • Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract in the amount of $87,731 to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC for the 2018 street maintenance (reclamite) project. The project budget is $90,000. Councilman Dale Stoesz inquired if there would be a way for the city to take advantage of those unused dollars by adding more to the 2018 project. City Engineer Diane Hankee said she would inquire with the contractor to see if there were any roads near the existing project that could be included. The project is scheduled to be completed

by Aug. 30.

• Approved a resolution demonstrating support for federal funding for the I-35E and County Road J interchange and the Centerville Road and County Road J intersection project. The council passed a resolution on Oct. 9, 2017, approving the Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) Report for the Centerville Road and County Road J intersection. Ramsey County in coordination with Anoka County is applying for federal funding for the improvements.

• Approved the second reading of an ordinance amending city code section 1007 related to driveway surfacing, airplane hangar and hanger access performance standards.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-293 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Thomas R. Reynolds, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 9, 2016. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Phillip A. Reynolds, whose address is 11256 Crocus Street NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate.

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. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: May 31, 2018 Peggy Zdon, Registrar for Probate Court Lori O’Brien, District Court Administrator FREDRIKSON & BYRON, P.A. Angela Horel, MN# 0395351 200 South 6th Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Telephone: (612) 492-7000; Facsimile: (612) 492-7077 e-mail: ahorel@fredlaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 3 and 10, 2018.

COURT FILE NO.: 02-PR-18-163 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Paul Niebauer, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 31, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held at Anoka County District Court, 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the Decedent, dated May 20, 2016, and separate writing under Minn. Statute 524.2-513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of: Susan K. Rust, whose address is: 305 Laurel Lane, Madison, WI 53704 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 Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Date: June 11, 2018

By Karin L. McCarthy District Court Judge, Probate Division Attorney for Applicant Richard Wm. King King Law Offices, LLC 1667 Capital Avenue, Suite A Madison, WI 53705 Attorney License No.: WI 1004736 Telephone: 608-233-9588 Fax: 608-233-9422 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 3 and 10, 2018.

The next city council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, at City Hall.

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CENTENNIAL: School District considers lease levy option for high school addition FROM PAGE 1

education addition and reconfiguration of the parking/bus loop.

“It’s defi nitely a win-win and we feel it puts us in a really good place to find a permanent home for our programs in our district, but more importantly still being mindful and respectful of our community at large,” Dietz said.

“This is going to bring people together where we can have services being conferred all at one site. It just makes us more efficient and effective in what we

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deliver. We are opening up our doors in our building where there are more opportunities potentially available to that population that has been at another site for a number of years.”

Students in those other programs would not only have access to facilities they don’t have access to now such as a gymnasium, but also have the possibility to take courses that are only offered at the high school.

Under state statute, districts are allowed to use a lease levy to build space as an

addition to an existing building. Kelly Smith, of Springstead, explained to the school board (June 11), “We’d like to structure it in a way that there is no tax increase as a result of the ($8 million) proposal. With some of your current debt dropping off for the current CALC lease, we were able to structure these bonds/certifi cates of participation in a manner that we will keep the debt even for the next 15 years so

there is no tax impact.”

Dietz added, “The neat part for us is that we are able to do this as a tax neutral piece for our taxpayers... Instead of having an annual lease that impacts our taxpayers, we can build a facility to house our programs, and over 15 years of us paying for this it will be tax neutral, and after the 15 years it is paid off and those taxes drop off the ledger for our taxpayers.”

Dietz added there are some pieces the district

of Education (MDE) in July. If the project receives approval from MDE, the design phase of the project would likely begin this fall with bids being awarded in March of 2019. Construction would begin in June of 2019, with the goal off occupying the new space for the 2020-2021 school year.

would like to include in the project that would not be covered under the lease levy. “It won’t completely cover all of the things we need to do; that’s why the potential voterapproved levy has a place in this as well because in order for us to do the project to its fullest extent, we are going to need help from our taxpayers.”

The next step will be for the district to submit its plans for the lease levy to the Minnesota Department

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its June 26 meeting: • Heard from Councilman Dean Goldberg who told the public he, Mayor Dave Bartholomay and City Administrator Patrick Antonen recently attended the annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference.

Goldberg also mentioned he was able to see fi rsthand what police officers go through by participating in laser shot training with the Centennial Lakes Police Department.

• Council Member Jennifer Rauner relayed North Metro TV is right in the middle of its busy season with covering city festivals and summer events. She added North Metro TV plans to partner with the National Sports Center for USA Soccer Cup coverage, and the commission cancelled its July and August meetings.

• Received a presentation on the 2017 audit from CPA Aaron Nielsen with MMKR. Nielsen said the city received an unmodified, or clean opinion on its financial statements. Other fi ndings included: ° One matter involving the city’s internal control over fi nancial reporting that is considered to be “a material weakness.” Due to the limited size of the city’s office staff, the city has limited segregation of duties in certain areas. Nielsen said it is not uncommon for cities of similar size to Circle Pines to have this fi nding. ° One finding based on the city’s compliance with Minnesota laws and regulations, specifically that Minnesota requires cities to pay each vendor obli-

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES gation according to contract terms or within 35 days after receipt of goods or services.

MMKR found two of the 25 disbursements it randomly selected for testing were not paid within the required time period. ° Antonen explained the matter will be corrected for next year, and city staff are now paying invoices twice a month (rather than once a month) and the city is now sure to keep track of the date invoices are received. ° Expenditures in the general fund totaled $2,512,821, which was an increase of $135,130 (5.7 percent) from the prior year and $125,582 under budget.

• Approved a resolution accepting administrative duties of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) within the city of Circle Pines. Antonen explained when the city acquired the permitting duties from the Rice Creek Watershed District in 2016, the resolution should’ve been passed in conjunction with that to be in compliance with the WCA of 1991.

The city will implement the rules of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources regarding wetland draining, fi lling and excavation.

The council also approved a resolution regarding the decision-making authority for the Minnesota WCA to be placed with the city administrator.

The next city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at City Hall.

Shannon Granholm

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The Centennial School Board took the following action at its June 11 meeting: • Kelly Smith of Springstead presented about a lease levy financing option for the Centennial Area Learning Center (CALC). See full story in this week’s Quad Community Press.

• Superintendent Brian Dietz introduced the new Executive Director of Business Services, Patrick Chaffey, who starts in July.

• Kimberly Davidson presented the annual report for Centennial Alternative Compensation Systems (QCOMP). She said the district has around 75 project learning communities (PLCs) that meet two to three times a month to focus on four questions — What do we expect our students to learn? How do we measure progress? How will we respond when they don’t learn? And how will we respond if they already know it?

Davidson also shared some results from PLC surveys.

• Approved the 2018-19 budget.

Executive Director of Business Services Brady Hoffman explained a revised budget would come back to the board after the district knows enrollment and staffing levels. The budget includes around $105 million in revenues and $115 million in expenditures.

Hoffman explained the $10.8 million deficit in the Other PostEmployment Benefits (OPEB) debt service fund is the result of refunding the original debt issued in 2009 to take advantage of lower interest rates. The new debt was issued in a prior year and the district has the funds in hand to make the refunding payment, which lowers the tax impact on taxpayers.

• Approved Northeastern Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916’s long-term facility maintenance budget for the 2019-20 school year in the amount of $105,895. Hoffman said Centennial’s portion of that budget is just over $6,000.

• Discussed a proposal to build an addition onto the high school to house the CALC program. The district has leased the building on Woodland Road since 2002 and the current agreement terminates in June 2022. The recommendation is to finance a 26,000-square-foot addition, which is estimated to cost around $8 million. Construction is anticipated to be completed prior to the 2020-21 school year. Look for the full story in an upcoming issue of the Quad Community Press.

• Dietz explained Technology and

Information Educational Services (TIES) is currently in the process of being dissolved and taken over by Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance).

The district passed a resolution stating the district shall not be obligated to pay more than $20 per student to cover its portion of TIES current liabilities and no more than $3 per student for its portion of maintaining and operating the TIES building.

• Approved a resolution calling for the termination and non renewal of probationary teachers Felicia Koldste and Kelli Angell.

• Held the first reading of policy 515 (Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records) and policy 620 (Credit for Learning).

In an effort to protect the safety and security of students, the district is proposing to change the “directory information” section of the policy. The changes provide the school district greater governance over who can receive directory information involving students and what information will be provided.

In particular, the changes prohibit outside entities from directly contacting students via personal phone, mail or email. Photos of students will also be limited to school-approved publications and district managed websites, cablecasts, programs, etc.

The proposed changes to policy 620 are to reflect recent changes to the weighting of grades for high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College in the Schools (CIS) courses and select Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses. Previously only students earning a grade of “C” or higher in these courses qualified for a weighted grade calculation.

With the change, grade weighting would include any “passing grade.”

• School Board Director Chris Bettinger reported this year’s Centennial Area Education (CAEF) Gala raised $92,000, which is $20,000 more than last year’s event.

• School Board Chair Suzy Guthmueller recognized School Board Clerk Christina Wilson for 20 years of service to the board.

The next Centennial School Board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, July 23, in the district office.

There will be a work study session immediately beforehand at 5:30 p.m.

Shannon Granholm

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