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Unsolicited knocks on doors increase

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Following damaging storms the June 11 and 14 and most recently July 12 residents of the Quad communities have most likely noticed the abundance of contractor signs in ditches and front yards along with an increase in the number of unexpected knocks on their doors.

Both city staff and local police departments are experiencing an increased number of complaints and inquiries regarding who is or is not allowed to solicit business from door to door; the increase has prompted some of the cities to discuss the topic further.

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Athletes compete in ‘world’s toughest mile on the planet’ Margaux Alvarez, 32, of Stevensville, Montana completes the Funky Monkey obstacle during the Tough Mudder X Friday, July 14 at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo. Alvarez finished in 10th place in the finals with a time of 24 minutes and 37 seconds. See more photos on page 24.

City Clerk Julie Bartell explained the peddler/ solicitor licensing process to the council at its July 5 work session. “City staff is receiving inquiries from property owners, contractors and elected officials in regard to how the city licenses and enforces regulations on this type of activity,” she explained.

Lino Lakes requires a peddler/solicitor/transient merchant license, which requires a background check for individuals and business

for $250. The license must be approved by the City Council and is valid for up to six months.

Contractors can also fill out a form to let the city they will be distributing flyers in the city. This is not considered a license and does not allow individuals to knock on doors. No council approval is required, but it allows the city to know who is working in the city.

Public Safety Director John Swenson explained the department has experienced an increase in the volume of phone call complaints regarding people going door to door without a license.

“We identify who the person is, inform them of the ordinance and, if appropriate, we warn them. Depending on other circumstances, like the person's likelihood to respond to a citation, they can be arrested and taken to jail,” he explained of the process.

An example of when someone could potentially be arrested is a person who doesn't have stateissued identification and the department can't verify who the person is. Another example is if the solicitor has previously been warned of the ordinance violation and continues to do so anyway.

“They (residents) can ask to

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Lino Lakes resident uses royalty as platform to spread message

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — A Lino Lakes resident is the only one in the longstanding history of the St. Paul Winter Carnival and Minneapolis Aquatennial to serve multiple roles on back-to-back years.

Dan Stoltz, who has lived in Lino Lakes for 16 years, was King Boreas

79th (head of the Royal Family) of the Winter Carnival last year and will fulfill his role as the Aquatennial Commodore later this month. “I am on both sides of the river. What's funny is there are people who are so loyal on both sides, that some of them have called me a traitor,” he said.

Stoltz has been with SPIRE Credit Union for 18 years and was promoted to CEO/president in 2010. He served

on the Lino Lakes City Council for six years and also served on the Circle Pines City Council for six years, where he was a resident for 14 years.

Stoltz, who grew up on the east side of St. Paul, said the Winter Carnival has always been near and dear to his heart. As King Boreas, he made about 420 appearances at various parades, SEE DAN STOLTZ, PAGE 11

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A crowd gathered for the Puppet Wagon Show June 28 at Clearwater Creek Park in Lino Lakes. The shows are hosted by the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department and travel around to various local parks throughout the summer. The next show is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 in the Pheasant Run neighborhood.

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A group of kids gather around a picnic table for a craft. The kids make bunny ears, so they can be a part of the show.

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Eagle Scout adds to Lino Park

Bagley-Peterson Cameron Peterson from St. Joseph Township, WI married Ashley Bagley from Centerville, MN on Saturday, June 10th 2017. The ceremony was held at Trellis in Stillwater, MN and the reception was held at The Loft in Stillwater, MN. The couple are graduates of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. They currently reside in Rochester, MN with their two dogs, Oliver and Sadie. Ashley is a Registered Nurse at Mayo Clinic and Cameron is a Network Support Specialist at Zumbro Valley Health Center.

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Erik Stone, 15, who will be a sophomore at Forest Lake High School this fall, recently built a free Little Libary in Lino Park as part of his Eagle Scout project. Stone is a member of Boy Scout Troop 414 out of Columbus Township.

Stone learned the box had to be sturdy enough to withstand both Minnesota winters and summers. The box was recently damaged in a hail storm. The plexi-glass that broke has since been replaced with thicker glass that should withstand hail.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The h Lino i Lakes k City Ci CounC cil took the following action at its July 10 meeting: • Held a moment of silence for a city staff member who passed away unexpectedly. David Lichtscheidl, 58, worked for the public works department for 25 years.

“He was very well liked in the city,” Reinert said.

City Administrator Jeff Karlson added, “David was extremely valuable to the city. He had many skills and always greeted people with smile and a kind word. Everyone really enjoyed working with him.”

• Heard from the Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors and the 2017 candidates, who informed the council of how the program has impacted them in a positive way and all the activities they have taken part in over the year. The new candidates introduced themselves and their sponsors.

Reinert said, “These girls work very hard throughout the year, and we are all very appreciative of what they do. They get exposure to public speaking and a lot of maturity happens throughout the year. It is a fantastic program.”

• Approved the consent agenda, which included approval of peddler's licenses for Heartland Roofing & Siding, Aspen Contracting and Pro 1 Construction Roofing & Siding. Councilwoman Melissa Maher informed the council that Aspen Contracting had been selling aggressively in her neighborhood for the past two weeks before its license was approved.

City Clerk Julie Bartell and Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained the peddler license process and how it is enforced. For more about this topic, see the article in this week's Quad Community Press.

• Approved A d the h 2018 North h Metro Telecommunications Commission budget.

Highlights include: -The operating budget is $1,292,000, an increase of about $71,600 from last year's budget. The increase is due to franchise renewal-related expenses.

-Franchise fees, to be given back to the cities, are budgeted at $400,000, an increase of $55,000 from last year's budget. It is estimated Lino Lakes will retain approximately $60,000 of the total franchise fees collected.

-It is anticipated that up to $100,000 of the franchise renewal fund could be utilized in 2018.

-Capital purchases are set at $409,147. The majority of that is due to the HD bond payment of approximately $229,000. The total budgeted from video equipment replacement is $151,932.

• Appointed Madeline Pelon for the recycling intern position. The position was recently left vacant after previous intern Nan Jia's position ended. The six-month position is for 29 hours a week for $12/hour.

The position is funded through the Anoka County SCORE Grant Program.

• Appointed Rusty Ray for the position of temporary scanner operator. The position was left vacant when previous scanner operator Thomas DeBilzan resigned. The position is for 24 hours a week for $11.50/hour.

• Approved payment in the amount of $764 for CNH Architects Inc. Reinert voted no. The item was originally pulled from the June 12 meeting agenda for further discussion. The council discussed the item further at its July 5 work session. CNH Architects Inc. was authorized at the Dec. 12, 2016 council meeting to prepare a public works site analysis and

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The Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors (from left, back row) Rachel Steinberg, Morgan Belting and Olivia Anizor, along with four of the nine 2017 candidates, (front row) Emily Nadeau, Kaeleigh Dobratz, Shae Erlandson and Olivia Rantz, visited the City Council at its July 10 meeting. Not pictured are: Kayla Carlson, Katie Peacock, Maddie Arendt, Maddie Beilby and Madison Holt. existing facility audit. for professional services to “I don't think they did show what we might need a good, complete job. We in the future.” brought them on board to • Approved the donation give us an array of options. of fire equipment to the It's very disappointing that Centennial Fire District we are going to have to (CFD). As part of the spend more money to get distribution of assets with what we wanted from this CFD following the city's company. I feel it's a waste departure, Lino Lakes of money,” Reinert said. received two sections of “It's good information, hard suction hose and two but we are a small, growlow-level strainers for the ing city. We want to look hose. These items are used out for future needs but to draft water from porta$12 million for a heated gable water tanks that would rage doesn't make sense.” be deployed in areas of the Councilman Bill Kuscity that are not serviced terman said, “I frankly by fire hydrants. disagree with a lot of The equipment is not comments that were made compatible with Lino by the mayor. I really Lakes' apparatus. CFD don't have a big problem inquired about the equipwith what they did for us. ment being donated for use Something needs to be in auto aid responses in done. These are terrible the city's areas that don't facilities that I couldn't have hydrants as well as work at and I feel bad for other neighboring juristhe people that do.” dictions. The equipment Councilman Michael was purchased in 1992. If Manthey said, “We need to the equipment were to be move in the right direction purchased today, it would and provide some facilcost around $524. ities that they can work • Approved the second in. The sticker price is, of reading of Ordinance 05-17 course, shocking. I would vacating drainage and love to hear what we can utility easements (Outlot do differently, but I was D, NorthPointe 5th Adnot surprised by this,” he dition). NorthPointe is a said. “I want this paid so planned unit development we can move on and keep residential subdivision going down this path. I am located at the intersection not approving $12 million of Birch Street and 20th … I am approving paying Avenue/County Road 54.

It iincludes l d a totall off 316 units. There will be 15 single-family homes constructed on 50-foot wide lots in the 6th Addition.

The council also approved the planned unit development (PUD) final plan/ final plat and the development agreement.

• Approved two variances, final plat, development agreement and the stormwater management facility maintenance agreement for Chavez Preserve. The proposed development is a six-lot single-family residential subdivision. It contains one existing parcel (177 White Pine Road) that is approximately 2.2 acres in size. The preliminary plat was approved Sept. 12, 2016.

One variance will allow the right of way (on a portion of White Pine Road) to remain at 73 feet, rather than the stated requirement for collector roads, which is 80 feet. The reduced right-of-way is harmonious with ordinance intent by continuing to provide well planned and efficient streets. The other variance will allow the front setbacks to be 30 feet instead of 40 feet. The reduced street setback provides for the construction of single family homes in a residential atmosphere.

• Approved the preliminary plat for Houle Addition.

The proposed development is a one-lot single-family residential subdivision with one outlot, located at the north end of Ruffed Grouse Road. The development contains one 30.7acre parcel. The applicant, Guy Houle, intends to construct one single-family home at the north end of Ruffed Grouse Road.

The parcel has been through several land use proposals. In 2008, Ed Vaughan received preliminary plat and final plat approval for one lot and one outlot. The final

plat l was never recorded; d d therefore, the preliminary plat and final plat eventually became void. In 2004 Vaughan received approval of a PUD development stage plan and preliminary plat but a PUD final plat was never submitted.

• Approved variances, preliminary plat, final plat and a development agreement for Golden Acre. The proposed development is a four-lot single-family residential subdivision located at 547 Lois Lane, which is legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Mar Don Acres.

The development contains one 1-acre parcel.

Mar Don Acres was originally platted in 1978. As part of that plat, eight lots were created north of Lois Lane. Houses were purposely located on the lots in a manner so that the lot could be further subdivided when public water and sewer become available.

Two other residential subdivisions similar to the proposed Golden Acre have since been approved from these lots, Hailey Manor and Isabell Estates.

Two variances are for Lots 1 through 4 to reduce the required lot size from 10,800 square feet to lot sizes ranging from 9,067 to 10,237 square feet and to reduce the required lot depth from 135 feet to 132 feet.

Another variance, for Lot 1, is to reduce the required principal building side yard setback from 10 feet to 6.3 feet. Lastly, a variance for Lot 2 reduces the lot width from the required 80 feet to 77.5 feet.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 24 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. There will be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room.

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PEDDLER’S LICENSE: Storms spawn contractors in Quad communities FROM PAGE 1

see the permit. If they are authorized to go door to door and knock, then they would have a piece of paper that has been issued by the city with their picture on it,” Swenson explained. “In any situation, if a resident is not comfortable they should call 911 and ask for a squad to come out and investigate and determine if they are licensed or not. First and foremost, our community members need to be safe and comfortable.”

Swenson added residents should be wary of contractors who suggest manipulating insurance companies. “Work with your insurance company. Make sure that the people you are going to be doing business with have a good track record and are ethical. If they are suggesting trying to manipulate the homeowner's insurance company, are you really safe doing business with them?” Swenson said.

“Exercise good judgment, get references and do your due diligence about these folks, particularly people who are from out of town.”

Circle Pines The Circle Pines City Council discussed the matter at its June 28 work session. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained Circle Pines differs significantly from the other Quad cities when it comes to its ordinance regarding soliciting.

According to the city code, anyone who does residential solicitation or peddling is exempt from obtaining a peddler's license; only people who solicit to a commercial business are required to obtain a license for $300/year.

Solicitors do, however, have to check in with the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) to inform them they plan to solicit in the area.

“There has been discussions with the council about

potentially changing that due to the increase in solicitors.

We are actively looking at coming in line with our neighbors in Centerville and Lexington,” Antonen explained. “We want to try to make it as easy as possible for law enforcement. We want to make sure we protect our citizens.”

The topic is slated to be discussed further at a council meeting in July or August.

Centerville The Centerville City Council also discussed the topic June 28. City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained, “We have some contractors not following the rules. There are sales marketing people going door to door without getting the proper permits from the city. They are not typically local, and (by) using one of those contractors you are at risk,” he said. “There is a great financial reason for every citizen to ask for a contractor's license. We are trying our best to keep track of everybody and monitor who is in the city, but it is hard to keep up with.”

For a peddler's license, an application must be submitted online, which costs $60 per 30 days (with a 60-day maximum) and a $80 fee for a background check.

City intern Charles Roberts urges residents to ask peddlers for their license. “They are supposed to carry it with them. They should be able to show it on demand,” he said, adding residents can call City Hall with inquiries about whether a solicitor has a license.

have solicitors,” he said.

In order to obtain a peddler's license in Lexington, there is a $100 application fee and $100 fee for a background check. The license expires after 60 days. Petracek said the city hasn't received an application for a peddler's license in a long time.

Lexington regularly tries to post information about the topic on its website and Facebook page to keep residents informed.

CLPD Lt. Russ Blanck said if residents experience an aggressive solicitor who won't take no for an answer or who is trying to gain access to their home, they should immediately dial 911.

Any information regarding the solicitor such as what company they are with, what vehicle they are driving, or a license plate can be helpful for law enforcement in following up.

Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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“We really haven't had any complaints. Just because we haven't had a lot of them (though), doesn't mean we don't

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Graduating with debt

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HIS IS THE time of year when attention is drawn to graduation from many different levels.

Those graduating from high school will look forward to college or a technical school and in some cases going right out into the workforce.

Some will join the military or other various kinds of public service.

In Minnesota we have 17 private colleges and in 2016 they served 57,742 students as undergraduates and graduates pursuing 145 undergraduate majors.

The private college system boasts 65 percent of students graduating in four years while 52 percent of the university About the only students graduate in four years and only 23 percent of those Town enrolled in the Minnesota state Gene Johnson universities graduate in four years.

It is interesting to note that while private college students make up 29 percent of all baccalaureate graduates in the state, they benefit from a small share, just three percent, of public spending on higher education.

Student loan debt, which now exceeds credit card debt nationally, has become a financial frustration for adults struggling to pay for education according to Elaina Johannessen, program director for Lutheran Social Service Financial Consulting.

Where are the high school counselors and financial planners when families need help in understanding the cost of education, debt retirement and career opportunities that will provide adequate earnings?

Community colleges have lessened the economic impact when many students can live at home and get a couple of years of education under their belt, at which time they will likely know their career path.

When numbers don’t match up, maybe the military service should be considered. For that matter, I think our country should have a policy where both men and women serve for at least two years in our military to learn responsibilities, discipline and our national history of why the military is important to all of our freedoms.

The military teaches responsibility and brings men and women from adolescence to maturity in a much quicker time.

A PERSON WHO is appreciated will do more than expected.

SIGNS ARE FASCINATING and so are bumper stickers. Following are several that caused me to chuckle and it may help you take a lighter look at life.

• At a shoe repair store: “We will heel you! We will save your sole! We will even dye for you.”

• At an optometrist’s office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”

• On a plumber’s truck: “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber!”

• In a non-smoking area: “If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fi re and will take appropriate action.”

• At a car dealership: “The best way to get back on your feet — miss a car payment.”

• Outside a muffler shop: “No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.”

• At the electric company: “We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.

However, if you don’t, YOU will be de-lighted.”

• In a radiator shop: “Best place in town to take a leak.”

• And the best one for last…Sign on the back of a septic tank truck: “Caution — This truck is full of political promises!”

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

BBB tips for choosing a roofer

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or homeowners going through their maintenance checklist, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers advice for keeping their roof in tip-top shape and information on when it might be time to consider a new roof. When you’re in the market for a new home, it’s always a good idea to ask the age of the roof of any house that you’re Movers and considering purchasing. This will Shakers tell you if you can expect Better Business reasonably to go a number Bureau of years without having to replace the roof or if you need to start to budget for a re-roofing job.

“Every homeowner knows the value – even just from a peace of mind standpoint – of a structurally sound roof above their heads,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. “Obviously, a roof is a big part of any homeowner’s investment and one that needs close monitoring and maintenance.”

The average lifespan of a roof is 20-25 years, depending on a number of factors: mold or rot; cracked, torn or missing shingles; leaks and storm damage. However, whether a roof is new or old, it’s important for homeowners to perform regular maintenance. BBB

offers some tips which could help extend the life of your roof: • Clear dead or overhanging branches. Have a professional tree service evaluate the branches hanging over your roof and decide whether or not they are a risk. If the branches are dead, that increases the chance of them falling onto your roof. In addition, heavily shaded areas of your roof can retain moisture, which sometimes leads to mold. Regular trimmings of overhanging branches will help your roof dry in a uniform manner.

• Inspect for hail damage. After strong storms, especially hailstorms, have a licensed insurance adjuster or contractor inspect your roof. Dimples and cracks on the shingles are key indicators that hail damage has occurred.

• Keep your eyes and ears open and remove debris. Homeowners should inspect their roof regularly and monitor for hail damage. Ground-level inspections can be done by the homeowner.

You should also keep your gutters clear. If there’s debris that needs to be removed, either call a professional or be very cautious when getting up on your roof.

If the roof on your home is over twenty years old, it may be a good idea to solicit expert opinions – from licensed contractors – before making the decision to sign off on a re-roofing project.

To help homeowners find reliable and trustworthy roofing companies, BBB offers the following tips:

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• Start with trust. Research and find dependable contractors for free at bbb.org.

• Deal with licensed and insured contractors. In Minnesota, roofers must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) (doli. state.mn.us). Contractors in North Dakota should be registered with the ND Secretary of State’s Office (http://sos.nd.gov/). A contractor should be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, not you.

• Get everything in writing. It’s important to review the contract carefully before signing it. Contracts should include: the description of services provided, payment schedule, an estimate on when the work will commence and finish, and warranty information.

• Ask for references. Asking friends and family for references is always a good idea. You should also ask contractors for references from past customers, and follow up with them directly to learn more about recent projects the company completed.

• Request estimates. Ask for estimates from at least three different contractors. Everyone has a different budget, but don’t automatically choose the company with the lowest bid. Your roof is an integral part of your home and not a place where you want to cut corners.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS FETE DES LACS

When: July 18-23 Where: Centerville Details: Week-long community festival includes live music, parade, inflatables, concessions, KidsFest, softball, kids t-ball and kickball tournaments, paddle board/kayak race, fireworks and more. See website for details.

Contact: 651-429-3232 or fetedeslacs.org

CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6:30-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, July 18 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Community concert featuring Everchanging Mood.

Contact: www. centervillemn.com

LINO LAKES PUPPET SHOWS IN THE PARK

COMFORT YOGA ALFRESCO

When: 3-4 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Dr., Centerville Details: Free outdoor yoga. All are welcome; no experience needed. Bring a mat, towel and item for the food shelf.

Contact: 651-429-4494 or thiafit.com

CAMPFIRE TALKS

When: 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve amphitheater, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Join a naturalist for a talk about bats. Campfi re, interactive activities and presentations. Free and family friendly. No registration required.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacounty.us

Details: Paddle a canoe or kayak on George Watch Lake. Families welcome, no experience necessary. $5/person; equipment included.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacounty.us

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $25/ non-y members or $20/y members; or see early bird pricing specials.

Registration required.

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

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Family Corn Roast and Community Night

CONFIDENT SITTER

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, July 31 When: 7 p.m.

Where: Early Wednesday, July 19 Childhood Center, room Where: Birch Park, PANCAKE BREAKFAST E101 6520 Pheasant Run S. When: 9 a.m.-noon Details: One-of-a-kind Sunday, July 23 Details: Children 11+ free puppet performances, Where: American will learn skills to be crafts and refreshments.

Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake a babysitter, including Contact: 651-982-2440 or Dr., Lino Lakes some first aid. $65; www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Details: Fundraiser registration required. hosted by the Miss Lino Contact: isd12.org/ Lakes Ambassadors. community-education MUSIC ON THE LAKE Tickets $6 at the door.

When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Contact: linolakes Thursday, July 20 NIGHT TO UNITE ambassador.wixsite.com Where: Golden Lake When: Tuesday, Aug. 1 Park, 67 West Golden Where: Neighborhoods Lake Rd., Circle Pines throughout Quad CONFIDENT SITTER Details: Free concert communities CPR/FIRST AID & AED featuring Tricia & the COURSE Details: Evening inToonies who perform a tended to heighten crime When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. blend of music, puppets prevention awareness and Tuesday, July 25 and kind comedy geared community partnerships.

Where: Early Childto children and families.

Call or e-mail your local hood Center, room E102 Contact: ci.circle-pines. police department for Details: Children mn.us information about how to 11+ who have taken the host a party.

Confident Sitter course Contact: Your local FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES can become certified police department in basic first aid/CPR 5K AND 8K WALK/RUN and AED for infants, AND KIDS FUN RUN children and adults. $81; When: Saturday, July registration required.

22 Contact: isd12.org/ Where: Starts at Hidden Spring Park, 1601 La- community-education Motte Drive, Centerville BALD EAGLE WATERSKI Details: Scenic run/ CLUB SHOWS FRIDAY EVENING walk around Centerville PADDLE When: 7 p.m.

Lake through Rice Creek When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Thursdays, June through Chain of Lakes Regional August July 28 Park, followed by Fete Where: Centerville Where: Wargo Nature Des Lacs festivities.

Lake in Centerville Center, 7701 Main St., Contact: fetedeslacs.org Lino Lakes Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.

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LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m.

Wednesdays, through Oct. 4 Where: Lovell Building parking lot, 4175 Lovell Rd. Details: Vendors offer a variety of items such as fresh local produce, preserves, breads, crafts, flowers and more.

Contact: 763-784-2792 or ci.lexington.mn.us

FAMILY STORYTIME

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

Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights

WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 27

concessions, bounce house, face painting, games and live music by local band, Stimulus Package.

WHERE: Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Dr., Lino Lakes

CONTACT: 651-982-2440 or www. ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

DETAILS: A night of entertainment,

Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

BABY STORYTIME

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

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

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME

When: 11-11:30 a.m.

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

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 3-8 p.m.

Wednesdays, July 19; Aug. 2, 16 & 30; Sept. 13 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

CONCERT IN THE COMMONS

When: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 19 & 26 Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Open-air concerts featuring Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band on July 19 and Armadillo Jump on July 26.

Bring blanket or chair.

Concessions.

Contact: 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov

FAMILY STORYTIME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR

When: 10:30-11 a.m.

Thursday, July 20 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Local author Colleen Barksdale will share her book ‘Little Woodsrunner’ and a book writing activity. All ages.

Contact: 651-275-7300

NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB

When: 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, July 20 Where: Resident’s home, Arden Hills Details: Ice cream social for current and prospective members of the women’s friendship club in the northern suburbs. $3.

Contact: 651-482-7861 or Facebook.com/groups/ newneighborsclub

OLD FASHIONED ICE-CREAM SOCIAL AND TALENT SHOW

When: 4:30-dusk Thursday, July 20 Where: Stillwater Historical Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St. Details: Lumberjack

Days kickoff includes children’s activities, petting zoo, food, $.25 rootbeer floats, penny candy, beverages and more will be available for purchase. The Amateur Talent Show begins at 6 p.m. and features a variety of acts from throughout the valley.

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

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM SERIES

When: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 20 Where: Anoka County Historical Society, 2135 Third Ave. N., Anoka Details: Monthly event includes catered dinner, behind the scenes tours and special artifact displays. Tickets $50; benefits ACHS. Registration required.

Contact: anokacounty history.org

SLICE OF SHOREVIEW DAYS

When: July 21-23 Where: Island Lake Park, 3655 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: Carnival, parade, car show, art and food vendors, helicopter rides, Dock Dogs, petting zoo, live entertainment, fireworks and golf tournament.

Contact: 651-483-2416 or sliceofshoreview.com

‘LIVIN’ LA VIDA LUTHERAN’

When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 21; 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22; and 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 23 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd. D E., Maplewood

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Lumberjack Days WHEN: July 21-23 WHERE: Lowell Park, 101 Water St., Stillwater DETAILS: Live concerts, fireworks, parade, medallion hunt, kiddie

CONTACT: lumberjackdays.org

Trail, Franconia Details: Familyfriendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors or picnic. Corey Medina & Brothers and Actual Wolf perform.

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

WATER BUGS WORKSHOP

‘FROM THE PORCH’ CONCERT

When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 22 Where: Vadnais Sucker Lake Park, 4500 Rice St., Vadnais Heights Details: Investigate water bugs in the lake and get better acquainted with the watershed.

Program sponsored by the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization.

Contact: vlawmo.org

Warden’s House in the dark and learn of it’s history and how it has earned a reputation as one of the “Most Haunted Places in Minnesota.” $10/person online.

Contact: wchsmn.org/ events

Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show.

Contact: www. marketfest.org

DOG DAYS DOWNTOWN

ARTS IN THE PARK/ FARMERS MARKET, FOREST LAKE

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Stroll around Downtown White Bear Lake with a favorite 4-legged friend and visit shops passing out treats, relax on a pet-friendly restaurant patio, and learn about pet adoption and talk to rescue groups.

Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

When: 5-9 p.m.

Tuesdays; Arts in the park, through Aug. 29; Farmers Market only continues through Sept.

26 Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmers market Contact: 651-209-9723 or www.forestlakeparks.net

TURTLEMAN TRIATHLON SHOREVIEW When: 8 a.m. Saturday, FARMERS MARKET

carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, vendors, chef’s competition, fishing tournament, boat rides, Lumberjack competitions and fun on the river.

Details: Performance by the Looney Lutherans features songs and comedy that appeals to all ages. Tickets $15-40; picnic dinner available before show for $10.

Reservations required.

Contact: maplewood historicalsociety.org

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lemonade. Tours available.

Contact: 651-4335053 or www.gammel gardenmuseum.org

HENRY IV, PART I

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23; 7 p.m. Friday, July 28 Where: Outdoor Theatre Complex, Century College West Campus, 3300 Century Ave N., White Bear Lake Details: Performance

by Shakespeare & Company Outdoor Repertory Theatre.

Tickets available at booth prior to performance, $15/adults; $13/seniors; 12 and under free. Bring blanket, lawn chair and picnic supper.

Contact: 651-7795818 or shakespeare andcompany.org

When: 3-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 22 Where: 4671 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Awardwinning a Capella barbershop quartet Vocality performs a free concert at one of the member’s homes.

Free-will offering will benefit the Youth Festival sponsored by the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Contact: facebook.com/ LIFT BRIDGE ROAD RACE VocalityQuartet When: Saturday, July ANOKA COUNTY FAIR 22 When: July 25-30 Where: Lakeside Park, ‘SCAPIN’ Where: 3200 Saint Bayport When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Francis Blvd., Anoka Details: 10 mile, 5K Details: Motocross, July 22 race through Bayport and bull riding, tractor pulls, Where: Outdoor St. Croix Valley. demolition derby, live Theatre Complex, Contact: www.lift music, rides and games.

Century College West bridgeroadrace.com Contact: 763-427-4070 or Campus, 3300 Century anokacountyfair.com Ave N., White Bear Lake Details: Performance COMMUNITY

by Shakespeare & ComMOLD-MAKING SUMMER TUESDAYS pany Outdoor Repertory WORKSHOPS When: 5-9 pm Theatre. Tickets available Tuesdays, July 25 and When: 1-4 p.m.

Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 Saturday, July 22, Sunday, at booth prior to perforWhere: Lowell Park, July 23, Saturday, July 29 mance, $15/adults; $13/ seniors; 12 and under Downtown Stillwater and Sunday, July 30 free. Bring blanket, lawn Details: Free family Where: 29836 St. Croix chair and picnic supper. event includes market Trail, Franconia Contact: 651-779-5818 vendors, food, music, stage Details: Make a or shakespeareand performances until 8:30; sculpture to be cast company.org family movie at dusk. in iron. All ages. Fee Contact: www. for sand mold $30-$75. summertuesdays.com Sculpture will be cast at BLUEGRASS the Community Hot Metal AND LEMONADE Pour on Aug. 5.

IN THE SHADE FLASHLIGHT TOUR AT Contact: 651-257-6668 or When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, THE WARDEN’S HOUSE info@franconia.org July 23 When: 8, 8:30, 9 and The Gammelgarden 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 28 Museum, 20880 Olinda Where: Warden’s MUSIC AT FRANCONIA Trl., Scandia House Museum, 602 Main When: 2-6 p.m.

Details: Free live St. N., Stillwater Saturday, July 22 bluegrass music and Details: Tour the Where: 29836 St. Croix

July 29 Where: Turtle Lake Park, Shoreview Details: The oldest and original triathlon in Minnesota is back with Classic Olympic, Modern Olympic and Sprint categories. All abilities welcome. Barbeque and giveaways follow race.

See website for details.

Contact: trifitnesswbl. com

When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 12; 3-6 p.m. Sept. 19-Oct. 24 Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment Contact: www. shoreviewcommunity center.com

FOREST LAKE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS

When: 3-8 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 Where: Lakeside Park, 95 E. Broadway Ave. Details: Concert sponsored by local churches includes silent auction, BBQ, and free kids activities. Proceeds support local missions.

Contact: facebook. com/ForestLake BluegrassFestival

STILLWATER FLEA MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, July 29-30 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafters market.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket

MINDFULNESS CLASS

When: 6-7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Aug. 1-29 Where: Northeast Youth & Family Services, 3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview Details: 5-session class where participants learn how to reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve relationships with themselves and others. $50.

Contact: 651-486-3808

Ongoing MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m.

Thursdays June 15- July 27 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Aug. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Free drop-in program with nature discussions, touchable artifacts and interactions with animals. All ages.

See website for weekly theme.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 30- October 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

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MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS

When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning June 11 through Aug. 27 Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www. skiotters.com

SUMMER TUESDAYS

When: 5-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, July 11, 18 & 25 and Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances until 8:30; family movie at dusk.

Contact: www. summertuesdays.com

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ENTENNIAL Julia Short, Liam Sianko-Gundlach, Maya Singer, Sophia Spear, Lauryn Stacy, Nicholas Stenvig, Grant Sterling, Abigail Stoesz, Garret Strating, Jack Sullivan, Nolan Summerfield, Noah Swanson, Josella Synstelien, Sophia Taylor, Jasmine Thao, Avery Thompson, Bao Tram Tran, Olivia Trettel, Mia Troska, Nicholas Valento, Jenna Warren, Madeline Westerham, Jacob Whalen, Erin Wiese, Abigail Willenbring, Brooke Willenbring, Meadow Wilson, Ashton Winkler, Cameron Wolf, Jasmine Yang, Atomik Yangwaue, Benjamin Zandstra

B HONOR ROLL GRADE 12 Haily Ackerman, Mohamed Al-Arahawi, Shailesh Anderson, David Arcand, Nathaniel Averbeck, Mikayla Baltus, Jeralyn Banick, Jessica Bastyr, Kayla Bauer, McKenzie Belfiori, Dmitry Bengtson, Jakob Bergeland, Gunnar Bialke, Callie Blum, Samantha Boie, Stefan Bramscher, Kaitlyn Brown, Vanessa Brown, Delaney Budge, Jamason Burchard, Abby Burns, Samuel Byrd, Jonathan Caliendo, Hailey Case, Lena Chan, Brandon Cherry, Grace Collier, Paige Comer, Carter Coppersmith, Rachel Cunningham, Andrew Dobias, John Dosch, Maxwell Dunnom, David Elmberg, Claire Engebretson, Eddie Erickson, Elise Eskierka, James Field, December Forslund, Katie Fredericks, Lucas Fuhr, Tayla Gammelgaard, Andrea Gessner, McKenna Gieske, Reilly Gnadke, Elizabeth Grone, Nicole Gust, Dakotah Hajicek, Samuel Harmon, Clare Henke, Rachel Henninger, Ken Her, Justin Hiers, Lucas Hofmann, Jacob Hovseth, Charles Howard, Allison Huehns, Tyler Jamison-Ekeling, David Jansen, Charlie John, Jacob Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Madison Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson, Blaise Kallman, Dylan Kallman, Marina Kanner, Taylor Kelley, Dylan Kelly, Jackson Kelly, Jasmin Khang, Stephanie Kinney, Courtney Klein, Alex Knight, Kayla Kosak, Ryan Kranz, Samantha Krohn, Jack Kuehborn, Daniel Kunzer, Reed Kurak, Keatan Kuznia, Daniel Lahlum, Bennett Lally, Kristy Lawry, Bailey LeVoir, Alexis Linner, Elena Linser, Stella Luikart, Kevin Lyk, Malorie Mackie, Kevin Malecha, Caleb Martin, Samuel Masonick, Taylor Mattys, Emma McIntire, Jackson McVey, Shannon Meany, Logan Mercado, Benjamin Meyer, Lauren Miller, Ryan Miller, Jonathan Millerbernd, Drake Molitor, Gaomong Moua, Vanessa Moua, Taylor Nelson-Miller, Ivan Newham, Sydney Newville, Kyle Nordby, Alia Oradei, Sarah Oradei, Kristen Peck, Alexis Peterson, Brendan Picha, Tyler Picha, Edward Pierce, Carolyn Poppke, Megan Probach, Joshua Rauch, Nicholas Ridley, Colton Riebel, Mitchell Ries, Clare Riley, Mason Ristow, Josephine Schahn, Rachel Scheerer, Rylee Schorn, Rachel Schrantz, Brittney Schumacher, Julianne Seppala, Kayla Seppelt, Quinn Severson, Jesse Siskar, Brent Solheid, Jacob Steiner, Zachary Stibbe, Anthony Stoesz, Keshaun Story, Anna Sveiven, Brooke Swanson, Charles Swanson, Jonathan Sweeney, Shane Taleen, Carson Tembrock, Jessie Thistle, Taylor Thole, Nathan Traylor, Ryan Trettel, Tessa Trettel, Meghan Trimble, Anna Trudeau, Elizabeth Urbanski, Leia Waldoch, Matthew Walter, Jack Warner, Sydney Weigold, Jacob Weinholzer, Meghan Welch, Sydnie Wessman, Matthew Whately, Gracelyn Winje, Carlin Wolleat, Jordan Zappa, Emily Zulk

GRADE 11 Caleb Aardahl, Sydney Allen, Travis Allen, Wyatt Anderson, Madison Arendt, Hannah Backman, Kevin Beaupre, Madeline Beilby, Hailee Berg, Kassahndra Bertsch, Madeline Bichler, Emma Blomberg, Julia Bourdage, Hayden Brickner, Matthew Burlowski, Nathan Capistrant, Kaiya Carlson, Ryan Carroll, Cassondra Cavegn, Jennifer Cherry, Sara Clark, Lauren Clayton, Grant Cole, Noah Daniels, Madison Davey, Asceana Dean-Nelson, Katie DeBoer, Madeline Detra, David

Dolney, Abrean Domineck, Denise Dominguez Sanchez, Madison Dorn, Gabriel Dowling, Owen Drabek, Ryan Foote, Quade Forester, Zachary Fritz, Brayden Furchner, William Gallagher, Deontae Gbayisomore, Alyssa Gerr, Grace Gilmore, Maguire Glennon, Michael Grone, Reece Gulbrandson, Jamie Heino, Kyle Helms-Walker, Reed Hoff, Madison Holt, Sofia Holub, Kayla Holvick, Gabrielle Hughes, Austin Ilvonen, Taylor Janikowski, Ethan Jara, Joshua Jarpey, Michael Jennrich, Sarah Jennrich, Kesler Jensrud, Lily Johnson, Tristan Johnson, Logan Johnston, Amy Jorgenson, Austin Kanner, Calvin Kenyon, Karly Kirchner, Julian Klaas, Torin Klebba, Krista Knutson, Ryan Koob, Peter Koshiol, Kaitlyn Kottke, Adam Krueger, Maxwell Landry, Adam Lindberg, Grace Lindblom, Alberto Lopez Benito, Nicolas Magsalin, Samantha Marsh, Alexis Matthews, Magdaline McDonald, Shayla Mensink, Paul Mezey, Ethan Michaud, Scott Michelsen, Aubry Miller, Logan Miller, Lee Moffat, Kaitlynn Moore, Lilly Moua, Emily Mulberry, Thomas Murphy, Zachary Northey, Lauren Palmer, Mark Pattie, Jared Pavlis, Katherine Peacock, Emily Peltier, Joel Peterson, Blake Picha, Riley Picha, Sheyla Pillado, Anna Plagens, Luke Plowe, William Prato, Sarah Quinn, Olivia Rantz, Tashina Rehberger, Trevor Rein, Tanya Roldan-Pena, Elissa Rooney, Hunter Ross, Matthew Sanchez, Jordan Sears, Tyler Selander, Daniella Sermeno, Megan Shock, Lauren Sicora, Maxwell Soler, Sophie Spiess, Sydney Stapleton, Zachary Streit, Samuel Struck, Alexander Swenson, Shauna Tessier, Katelyn Tschida, Sophina Vang, Mahmoud Wadi, Rachael Walcheck, Deborah Wallen, Frank Weiss, Dylan Wenzel, Luke Whitney, Alexander Willenbring, Hailey Williams, Kelsey Winges, Mitchell Wlaschin, Frances Wojcik, Alexa Yabandith, Paxton Zirpel

GRADE 10 Taylor Austin, Ashleigh Ballard, Tristan Basel, Brianna Bordson, Samuel Boryczka, Samantha Brang, Luke Breuning, Cora Brewster, Alexander Brouillet, Savanna Bui, Neo Canniff, Jonah Carlson, Benjamin Carpenter, Jenna Chan, Lauren Cina, Claudia Comstock, Allison Conroy, Allison Crowl, Anna DeBilzan, Tyler Dee, Cameron Ebel, Sara Eckert, Madeline Edwards, Kaylee Erickson, Katelyn Everson, William Fabozzi, Cole Fenstermacher, Andrea Fiske Mallory, Caroline Foreman, Hannah Fulton, Janelle Fulton, Calhoun Gerber, Joshua Gerval, Hailey Giese, Ryan Goodmanson, Grace Gorka, Bauer Graczyk, Levi Gressman, Joseph Hagerty, Eliza Hagstrom, Alyson Hanzal, Jack Harris, Madeline Harthorn, Brooke Harvey, Madison Heir, Kaitlyn Hicks, Sydney Hoglund, Sarah Holicky, Matthew Hoover, Kayleigh Horn, Matthew Ivey, Brenna Ivory, Hanna Jack, Coryn Jacobson, Ross Jakober, McKayla Jansen, Kahlea Jolly, Kaylee Jordan, Leah Kays, Ella Kemper, Anna Kilgore, Ben Kirby, Jack Kirchner, Jessica Klein, Max Kolflat, McKenna Krentz, Collin Krieger, Nicole Krohn, Laura Krolak, Brianna Krueger, Caitlin Kuehborn, Samuel Kuralle, Alexis Larson, Isabel Ledin, Jayden Lewis, Caitlin Lombard, Emma Macken, Jacob Mackie, Corinne MacRae, Christopher MagallonVillalobos, Grace Magill, Andrew Mathies, Taylor McAulay, Jacob McCortney, Brandon McGill, Trent McIntire, Alexis Mercado, Joshua Meyer, Joshua Michael, Rebecca Miller, Isabella Montague, Robert Montgomery, Anthony Narlock, Kylethan Neal, Megan Nelson, Madilyn Newman, John Noll, Kylie Nyman, Richard Ocansey, Connor Olson, Kaylee Olson, Matthew Olson, Dylan Paar, Victoria Paiz, Parry Paraschou, Gabrielle Parkinson, Joseph Pattock, Rylie Perkins, Avery Peterson, Alicia Pierce, Cameron Pohlen, Devon Pulido, Quintin Reckard, Jonathan Reineke, Hannah Resler, Mari Richgruber, Natalie Riley, Kirk Robinson, Jordan Rodriguez, Ashley Rodvik, Nathan Schoolmeesters, Dalton Schwanke, Abigail Schwartz, Elvir Semic, Makayla Sharp, Sydney Shepardson, Julia Solberg, Devin Steen, Madison Stevens, Kiana Stilley, Abby

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DAN STOLTZ: Serves as King Boreas and Commodore back-to-back FROM PAGE 1

coronations and community festivals.

“It was a great experience. I was surprised when they asked, and honored and humbled,” he said. “It was pretty special, being a St. Paul boy...”

As Aquatennial Commodore, Stoltz has continued to make over 300 appearances throughout the state.

“I've done over 700 visits in this great state, seen great communities and met great people,” he said.

The Commodore is the primary spokesperson for the Aquatennial and the escort of the Queen of the Lakes. Stoltz has enjoyed the role because it has given him a platform to talk about all the things he is passionate about, especially giving back.

In every speech Stoltz gives, he touches on three themes. “Aquatennial is about building communities. We are out there helping those communities celebrate and hopefully bringing some Minneapolis flare to their events,” he explained.

“We are all about celebrating and thanking volunteerism. Everywhere we go, we thank volunteers for their service.”

Stolz added the other theme is empowering and promoting women in leadership. “It is all about investing in them and really opening up opportunities and encouraging them for all the leadership opportunities they will face in their lifetime,” he said.

When Stolz visits communities, he is always sure to bring plenty of medals to thank volunteers. The medals have three T's on them, which stand for time (carve out time to give back to what you are passionate about), talent (give back your talent to others) and treasures (give back a portion of your earnings to what you are passionate about).

Most commodores give out around 100 medals while holding the title; Stoltz, however, has given out more than 3,000. “That's the legacy I want, not only as CEO of SPIRE, but Dan Stoltz's legacy, being a net giver in life,” he said.

Stolz serves on four boards, including the University of Northwestern Board of Trustees, Presbyterian Senior Housing Board, Minnesota Credit Union Network Board and The Ordway Board of Directors.

Although his role as Aquatennial Commodore is coming to an end, Stolz is excited to emcee the Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors Coronation Aug. 20.

“I think sometimes people feel like the festival world is all about crowns and gowns, and that is such a small part of it. It is really about community, charity events and giving back,” he said.

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Dan Stoltz was honored to be selected as the Aquatennial Commodore. As Commodore, his main role is to speak at various community festivals, parades and coronations. Stolz is known for giving out medals everywhere he goes to thank volunteers for all they do.

Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

Soundfall to play at this year's Fete des Lacs

BY JULIA ARNOLD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

At this year's Fete des Lacs festival, attendees can expect to hear eclectic tunes from Soundfall for the second time. They will play a mix of cover songs written by the likes of R.E.M, Tom Petty and Collective Soul, as well as original compositions composed by band members Tom Sorenson and Darren Sylvander.

Sorenson said, “We have some big extremes...our originals are pretty all over the map. Some are a bit pop/rock, some sound bluegrass, some Celtic...Darren's tend to be on the rock and easy listening side.” Fans of rock, alternative rock, pop, folk and even Celtic will find something to enjoy during the performance.

Minnesotan musicians There are three members in the band. Steve Smoley is the bass player and Sorenson and Sylvander play acoustic guitar and sing. Sorenson said, “I also play mandolin and some harmonica.”

Each member of the trio is from Minnesota. Sorenson is from Hugo, Sylvander is from Lino Lakes, and Smoley is from Pine City. Sorenson and Sylvander started playing together in a previous band until they branched off to form a duo. “That's when Soundfall started,” Sorenson explained. They recently added Sylvander as bass player.

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The band plays in a variety of regional venues. “We just had a gig at Lift Bridge in Stillwater, and before that we played at Lucky's 13 Pub in Roseville,” Sorenson said.

“We've played at the State Fair at the Minnesota Farmers Booth and a couple times at Casa Rio in Anoka.”

Soundfall is slated to play on Saturday, July 22. “We play in the parking lot in front of the insurance agency.

We play for a bit before the parade and after the parade ends,” Sorenson noted. The parade is scheduled for 11a.m.

They have a full PA system so the sound should be plenty loud for all fairgoers to enjoy.

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HUGO — Dream of Wild Health will now be able to expand its programming for a greater impact on youth, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee Legacy Fund.

Dream of Wild Health was presented with the $50,000 check at a special ceremony Thursday, July 13. The Super Bowl Legacy Grant program is a 52-week giving campaign that will touch 52 communities with grants that will help improve the health and wellness of young people throughout the state.

“We are making Super Bowl LII so much more than football. This Super Bowl gives us a wonderful, oncein-a-generation opportunity to showcase Minnesota's authentic Bold North and how we live here to the world,” said Super Bowl Host Committee Chief Executive Officer Maureen Bausch. “We are going to have a million people come through our cities next February, and they will spend the week enjoying what we do here in the middle of winter. When that whistle blows, we want them to remember Minnesota for so much more than football.

For the culture, the art, the cuisine and the legacy that you all are producing here.”

Bausch added that for the fi rst time, kids born today are expected to live five fewer years than their parents. “We need to provide our kids with access to healthier foods and more movement. We all spend a little too much time on our screens,” she said. “Dream of Wild Health couldn't be a better fit for our mission of improving health and wellness.”

Dream of Wild Health (DWH), located at 16085 Jeffrey Avenue, Hugo, is a 10-acre farm that acts as a place to gather and work as a resource for the Native community. Its mission is “to restore health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways.”

DWH has been around since 1986 and began as a transitional home for Native Americans in recovery. The organization put roots down in Farmington and has been in Hugo since 2005.

Minnesota Commisioner of Health Dr. Edward Ehlinger spoke of agriculture's importance to health. “The kind of agriculture that is being done at Dream of Wild Health, indigenous foods, feeding people in the local community, is really what our agricultural system needs to go back to,” he said. “It is the grandkids and the great

grandkids we are doing this for, the seventh generation.

We are planting the seeds for a wellness and health into the future.”

DWH Cultural Director Ernie Whiteman gave the official welcome to the farm during the ceremony and talked about its programming. “We are very proud of this place. It is a safe place that we can come to. It is a place we come to learn, to share and we are one big family here,” he said.

“Our children learn about the different kinds of healthy foods, to cook and identify indigenous plants that grow in the state.”

DWH offers educational programs that include traditional American Indian agriculture, seed keeping, healthy nutrition and culture.

Each year, it serves more than 3,000 Native and nonNative people through tours, workshops, community feasts, school visits and summer programs.

One major component of its programming is cooking traditional Native cuisine.

With the grant, DWH will be able to completely redo its kitchen. The plan is to add commercial appliances, replace and add more cupboards, and construct a teaching island.

“We will be able to teach more than two kids at a time,” said DWH Co-Executive

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Dream of Wild Health, in Hugo, is presented with a $50,000 check from the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee Thursday, July 13. The grant is a part of the 52-week giving campaign through the Super Bowl Legacy Grant Program to promote health and wellness of young people throughout the state.

Director Joy Persall. “It give us the opportunity to take food that we raise here and teach the children how to take it into their own homes and communities.”

Co-Executive Director Diane Wilson added, “We are going to be able to provide better educational experiences for the youth in our programs and develop more of the really delicious foods. It is going to make life a lot easier for the cooks in the kitchen.”

In addition, other agencies and nonprofit organizations will be able to visit the site for programming. The kitchen supports the organization's mission to address issues related to systemic poverty and disease and promote positive economic and selfsufficient food preparation and sourcing options for Native American families.

The Super Bowl Legacy Grant program is made possible each year from a $1 million contribution from the NFL Foundation. In addition, many businesses and partners have joined the effort to stretch the dollars even further.

One such partner is the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, which contributed funding for multiple grants to positively impact Native kids.

“Our decisions are guided by our Dakota

culture. This includes the importance of helping and sharing with others. We are fortunate enough to be able to donate tnot only to causes in Minnesota, but across the country,” said Charles Vig, chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. “There is a lot we can do to improve nutrition here in Minnesota.

This is especially true in Indian country. Native kids face some of the largest health disparities in the U.S. and Native Americans are twice as likely to develop nutritional-related health problems.”

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has been a longtime partner of Dream of Wild Health. “They have been here for us over the years.

Always helping us to move to that next level,” Wilson said.

“They brought compost when our soil was depleted and we needed to feed the land, they helped bring in a second well when we needed to water the land and with our new pole barn.”

As soon as the fall harvest and programming ends, the new kitchen will be built.

Completion is slated for the beginning of 2018.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Th Li Lakes L k Police P li Department D reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a burglary/assault report in which the homeowner said two unknown males assaulted him in the 400 block of Ash Street July 4. The victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for head injuries.

• Officers received a report of a domestic situation inside of a vehicle in the area of Centerville Road and Ash Street July 4. Officers stopped the vehicle and the driver was subsequently arrested for driving while impaired. A passenger in the vehicle was cited for underage consumption of alcohol.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for improper lane use in the 800 block of Main Street July 5. An adult male was arrested for driving while impaired and booked at the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the area of Lake Drive and Hodgson Road July 5. An adult male was arrested for driving after cancellation – inimical to public safety and transported to jail.

• Officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the 7900 block of Highland Drive July 6. One adult female was taken into custody for domestic assault and transported to jail.

• An officer responded to a motorcycle crash with minor injuries in the 2200 block of Main Street July 6. The driver refused transport to the hospital and

drove the the d th bike bik from f th scene.

• A possible explosive device was located and reported to police in the 6600 block of Tele Lane July 6. Bomb squad technicians responded and determined the item to be safe.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street July 6.

An adult male was arrested for possession of a controlled substance among other narcotics-related charges. A juvenile female was cited for several offenses and released at the scene.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for improper lane use and an equipment violation in the 600 block of I-35W July 6. The driver, an adult female, was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. The driver was later released on a citation.

• An officer stopped a vehicle he had just stopped and cited for driving after revocation in the 9400 block of Lake Drive NE July 7. The 27-year-old male driver was arrested.

• Officer responded to a report of a male asleep in a vehicle in the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 7. The male was arrested for DWI and was later released with a citation.

• An officer took a report of a runaway juvenile in Lino Lakes July 8. The officer checked an address for the juvenile but they were not there. The case is ongoing.

• Officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block

off Main M i Street St t July J l 8.

8 An A adult d lt male l was subsequently arrested for several driving violations and transported to jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 700 block of Main Street July 8. A juvenile male was cited for possession of tobacco.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity in the 800 block of Birch Street July 9. Officers arrived and located two adult males who were subsequently cited for false information and underage consumption • An officer stopped a vehicle after it was spotted crossing over lane lines in the 9900 block of Lake Drive July 10. The passenger of the vehicle was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant and for providing false information, open bottle in a vehicle, drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

• Officers responded to a reported assault in progress in the 7800 block of Century Trail July 10. Officers arrived and arrested a male for assault.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A female in the 10 block of School Road in Circle Pines called to report vandalism on school property July 6. Video footage was obtained and one suspect has been identified.

• Officers were dispatched to a possible theft from vehicle in the 7200 block of

Twin in T i Lakes L k Avenue A i Centerville C t ill July J l 7. The homeowners were not home and the case is pending.

• An officer witnessed a vehicle make several moving violations in the area of Main Street and Centerville Road in Centerville July 6. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI. • Officers responded to the 7400 block of Main Street in Centerville on a welfare check at a campground July 8. Officers assisted park rangers in relocating an adult female and her two children to a different location in the campground where they wouldn't disturb others.

• Officers stopped a vehicle in the 6900 block of Centerville Road in Centerville for a traffic violation July 9. The adult male driver admitted to consuming alcohol and was asked to perform a field sobriety test. The male performed poorly on the test and was arrested for DWI. • Officers stopped a motorcyclist for driving after revocation in the area of Griggs Avenue and Lake Drive in Lexington July 11 and found the driver to be in possession of a controlled substance. Officers placed the male under arrest and transported him to jail.

• Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 7000 block of Lamotte Drive in Centerville July 10. An adult male was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant and transported to jail.

BUSINESS BRIEFS CenterMart to host grand opening CenterMart, located at 1801 Main St. in Centerville, will host a grand opening celebration July 22 and 23 during Fete des Lacs. During the regular business hours, customers will be able to take advantage of a number of special promotions such as half-off freshly made food and $1 hot dogs during the parade, as well as gas coupons.

BBB, DLI warn against insurance deductible rebates With the recent severe weather, many Minnesota homeowners are looking to their insurance policies to cover the costs of repairs to their homes. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) wants to ensure that Minnesota homeowners are aware of a rule

to protect them when they begin the process of finding a contractor to make repairs. In particular, BBB and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) want to alert consumers about a Minnesota law enacted in 2010 that prohibits contractors from advertising or promising to pay or rebate all or part of any applicable insurance deductibles.

The practice of contractors artificially increasing the price charged to the insurance company to cover homeowners’ deductibles would ultimately lead to rising costs of homeowners insurance for all consumers. Under the 2010 law, the Minnesotsa DLI has broader powers to enforce this provision. Contractors who are found to have offered to pay or rebate a homeowner’s insurance deduct-

CIRCLE PINE CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its July 11 meeting: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay who informed the council of the Police Governing Board's July 10 meeting, where the 2018 budget was approved. “This is the first time the budget has come in with a cut for each city. We are really trying to trim it down,” Bartholomay said.

City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained, “We are trying to be fiscally responsible. We analyzed the budget and we were able to fit everything we needed in and still maintain appropriate staffing levels.”

The total expenditures for the proposed budget are $2,609,660. There will be an overall .7 percent decrease in revenue; Circle Pines' portion of the budget will go down by $1,742, Centerville $153 and Lexington $15,866. Antonen attributed the large reduction in Lexington's budget to a dramatic decrease in the amount of calls.

The three councils will likely vote on the budget in September. The board also approved Chief James Coan's contract, which changed to an Evergreen contract, meaning it will automatically renew itself from year to year until cancelled by either party.

• Approved the consent agenda, which included council meeting minutes from June 27, fire and police disbursements and licenses.

• Heard from Superintendent Brian Dietz as well as other staff members from the district who gave the council an update of district's happenings this past year and some things the district is looking forward to in its future.

Dietz explained the strategic planning process and relayed six of the established eight goals are “substantially complete.” He also updated the council on the ongoing construction of the high school east building, which is running on schedule. Dietz then highlighted the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program and national awards the district has received within the last couple of years.

Golden Lake Principal Christopher Gerst said “Golden Lake has never been stronger. We continue to reach out in the right direction.” He

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES gave an update on the school's outdoor classroom and highlights from its mentor program, which pairs community members and high school students with elementary students.

When the mentor program started, 12 students participated; this past year there were 134.

Heard from CHS Assistant Principal Michelle Baland who relayed the Lunch, Energize, Achieve, Participate (LEAP) program was a huge success in its first year. “One of the biggest eye openers for us was as soon as we started providing these opportunities for organic conversation, the phones go away and the conversations and problem solving comes out,” she said. “When we first started the program, all of the students would be on there phones. By the end of the year we would walk by the same group of students and they would be working on a geometry problem together...or talking about college.”

Heard from Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson who relayed information about the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Project Lead the Way programs.

Director of Human Resources Dan Melde went over the highlights of the district's annual report, some of which include: – Centennial students continue to consistently score above state and national averages on the ACT. – Nearly 80 percent of Centennial staff has a master's degree.

– Centennial has good staff retention and many community members who work within the district.

– Dietz wrapped up the presentation by telling the council the district hopes to organize a service day with its students and community organizations for Spring 2018.

The next city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at City Hall.

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The Lexington City Council took the following action at its July 6 meeting: • Approved business license renewals for the following: Aloha Therapeutic Massage; Annie’s Wok; Beck’s Northway Collision; C&M, Inc.; Classes at 100; Creative Kids; Dairy Queen; Domino’s Pizza; George’s Texaco; Gracepoint Family Dentistry; Lexington Fire & Rescue Auxiliary; Northway Tobacco; P&N Auto Sales; Pizza Man; Subway; Walter’s Recycling and Refuse; Waste Management of Minnesota • Approved a business license for new business Brilliance Gaming & Adventure Rooms, LLC. They will be located at 9378 Lexington Avenue, in the strip mall near Subway.

• Approved a 3 percent wage increase retroactive to June 1 for City Administrator Bill Petracek, from $87,630 to $90,258.

• Approved application for payment no. 4 of the wellhouse project in the amount of $24,310. The contractor is completing some minor work on the punch list before final payment can be made.

• Heard from City Attorney Kurt Glaser and Peter Schmitt of US/SOLAR on recommendation to enroll in US/SOLAR Sunscription.

US/SOLAR contracts with Xcel Energy to produce and sell solar energy at a

reduced rate to consumers.

Contracts are signed for a 25-year agreement.

Glaser met with the city of Minnetonka, which is enrolled with US/SOLAR. Glaser advised to the council the savings are realized as the price of energy increases, and the only real risk to the contract would be if Xcel lowered its rates significantly.

The council ultimately approved the contract with US/SOLAR. Schmitt told the council sun farms are under construction and Lexington would go online next spring.

• Heard from Shelly Eldridge, senior municipal advisor from Ehlers, on the details of the sale of $1,320,000 general obligation improvement and abatement bonds. This bond includes the city’s portion of the costs for the 2018 Lake Drive improvements.

The council approved the sale of the $1,320,000 bond.

• Approved the low bid submitted by Hardrives, Inc., of Rogers, in the amount of $727,768 for 2017 street improvements to Flowerfield Road, Restwood Road and Hamline Avenue. This is a joint project with the city of Blaine.

The next city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at City Hall.

Pat Zeitner