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Air assault by helicopter BY DEBRA NEUTKENS WHITE BEAR EDITOR
Last year was a record year for mosquitoes. "They just kept coming," recalled Mike McClean, public affairs coordinator for the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD). "We treated more acreage last year with a helicopter than ever before." And this year? "We're on the same pace," he said. "There's been a lot of good rainfall. When that happens, there is significant mosquito production. We're hoping the second half of the year is drier and more typical." An inch of rain prompts a call to the helicopter service contracted by the MMCD. Benson Airport serves as the staging area for mosquito control. Hoppers on the helicopters are loaded with organic granules made from ground-up corn cobs. The dry product, called BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), contains a natural soil bacterium that kills mosquito larvae lurking in swamps and other areas of standing water. The control product poses no risk to humans or animals. The MMCD pays close attention to mosquito species before treatment.
Inspectors sample known breeding sites to identify species after each rainfall. If the species is a human biting mosquito or a species that has potential to spread disease, the site will be treated. "We only treat when we find those mosquitoes," McLean said. Of the 51 species in Minnesota, most are rare. The most common is Aedes vexans, a mosquito that breeds in depressions that fi ll with rain water. "Few that are abundant are important," noted University of Minnesota entomologist Roger Moon. "Probably a half dozen transmit agents that cause disease." "Aedes is the same genus as the mosquito that spreads Zika virus, Aedes aegypti, but our version is not a threat," Moon said. "It's just so abundant it drives people crazy." Species that spread disease - like the West Nile-carrying Culex tarsalis are noted on MMCD's website. "Culex is an interesting mosquito," added McLean. "It's bird biting the fi rst half of summer, then switches to mammals after the Fourth of July. It is a prairie mosquito, which explains why West Nile is more prevalent in North and South Dakota and western Minnesota."
CIRCLE PINES — For 30 years Jim Keinath has served as the city administrator. After a year-long process the City Council, Utilities Commission and city staff have selected a new administrator to take his place. Keinath told the city of his plans to retire around a year ago so it could plan accordingly. He officially gave his notice on June 9 and his last day on payroll will be Sept. 7. “The process of replacing a 30 year, very successful administrator was daunting and a bit scary, but we got a lot of highly qualified applicants because of the community's great reputation and staff,” said Mayor Dave Bartholomay. “One candidate rose to the top and I'm breathing a bit easier knowing that the leadership of our town's operations will be in good hands going forward.” The city decided to hire Sharon Klumpp, of Waters & Company, to aid in its search. “We quickly came to the realization that it is a very important job in the community, and you really want to get some help to make sure you get the best pool of candidates you can,” Bartholomay explained. “The city administrator position is the key to moving
your city forward. They are the operational, get it done leader in the community.” Thirty candidates applied for the position and that number was cut in half by Klumpp and the search committee, which includes Bartholomay, Council member Deb O'Brien and Centennial Utility Chair Ed Erchul. The number was then cut down to eight applicants, who all interviewed with the search committee in mid-June. After original interviews, the top four candidates were chosen to interview with the Council, Utilities Commission and some key staff members of the City on July 11. “He was the clear number one choice of everybody,” Bartholomay said of the selected candidate, Patrick Antonen. Antonen grew up in Moorhead and graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor's degree in sociology of law, criminology and deviance. He then graduated from the University of South Dakota with a master's degree in public administration and is fi nishing up his last paper to obtain his doctorate in political sciencepublic administration and public policy. It was during graduate school when Antonen knew he wanted to follow in his dad Jim Antonen's
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The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) and the Centennial Fire District (CFD) are teaming up with one goal in mind: to save lives. Officers at CLPD are now carrying opioid overdose kits that contain Narcan (Nalaxone), an opiate antidote that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. CFD Training Chief Kathy Peil held multiple trainings for the CLPD July 11-15. “It is sad but there is more and more need for this,” Peil said to begin a training session. The training included an overview of opioids, what Narcan is and how it works, recognizing the signs and symptoms of an overdose, when to use or not use the kit, and gave each of the officers a hands-on experience of administering the drug. Lt. Pat Aldrich, who has been with the CLPD for 17 years, said when he first joined the force methamphetamine was the “popular drug,” but in recent years he has seen the resurgence of heroin. “Heroin is making a comeback because of the cost; it is a lot cheaper than it used to be, and it is one of those drugs that sucks you in.With heroin you always need a stronger dose; that is why we are seeing so many overdoses,” he said. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. In
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Top left: This is one of the 18 opioid overdose kits that the Centennial Lakes Police Department now carries. The kit contains Narcan (Nalaxone), which is an opiate antidote that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. Top middle: These directions of how to administer the drug come within the kit. Top right. Narcan is placed inside this tube and give to someone who has overdosed. The tube is placed inside the person's nose and gets administered to both nostrils. Above: Sgt. Bill Jacobson, Sgt. Kris Carlson and Patrol Officer Angie Kruyer practice administering Narcan in a training session July 14.
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2014, opioids (including prescription opioid pain relievers and heroin) killed more than 28,000 people. The majority of drug overdose deaths (more than six out of 10) involve an opioid. Opioids are medications that relieve pain and include: hydrocodone (vicodin), oxycodone (oxycontin, percocet), morphine, codeine and fetanyl, the drug that Prince overdosed on. Aldrich said CLPD had an overdose death two years ago, and became aware that Narcan was out there after a mother of someone who had overdosed approached the department. The only other department currently using Narcan, that Aldrich is aware of, is the Coon Rapids Fire Department, who had two saves in 2014 and five saves in 2015. CLPD talked it over with CFD and it was decided that police would carry it rather than CFD. “The philosophy is that officers are so much more prevalent to being there first by minutes, that it makes more sense that the first responder carries it because those couple of minutes could be the matter of life or death,” Aldrich explained. The Metropolitan Emergency Services Board funded 18 kits for a total cost of $1,188 in addition to roughly $119 for training.
One reason why opioids are so dangerous, is they affect the receptors in the brain that control breathing and the body forgets how to breathe. Many people became aware of Narcan and similar drugs in the movie “Pulp Fiction,” which has a scene in which a character overdoses and another character shoves a giant needle into her heart. CLPD's kits include a nasal spray, rather than a needle, which are much easier to administer and less likely to cause a person harm (needles can sometimes cause the drug to be absorbed too quickly or can administer too much). Once Narcan is administered, the opioids are knocked out of the opiate receptors in the brain and the person should begin to breathe more normally. Peil explained it is incredibly important to administer the drug as quickly as possible, as after eight minutes without oxygen, the body's organs begin to fail. The drug also has an effectiveness of 30 to 90 minutes depending on the person's metabolism, so after the drug is administered, the person has to be taken to the hospital. “There is no reason every squad shouldn't have this because it can't hurt anybody,” Peil added. If the drug is administered to someone who has not taken opioids, the drug will not have any effect on him or her. Aldrich described the kits as being comparable to an automated external defibrillator (AED) in terms of saves. His hope is that more people become aware of Narcan's existence. “We have had knowledge of this for years and we are finally implementing it now. Whether or not everybody in the country knows about it, they should. Hopefully when more instances happen where they get a save, they can get the word out there that this is a necessary thing that we should all be trained in and carrying,” he said. CLPD Sgt. Kris Carlson said Anoka County overdose-related deaths have been on the rise and the department is seeing more cases within its own communities. “It is just a great tool to be able to use, especially if we are the first on scene. Even if it is just a couple of minutes, if we can get this in and the fire department is right behind us to help us out, it is going to be a lot faster to get them in and taken care of,” he said. Carlson added the partnership with CFD has been a great one and Peil agreed. “We are a great team. We just work so well together and that comes with training together,” Peil said. “Ultimately it would be great if we never used a kit, because it means that we are not out there trying to save a life of somebody who is overdosing,” Carlson said. “The ultimate goal of having these, is saving a life, instead of recovery efforts or making it a death investigation.”
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MOQUITOES: Aggressive cattail species hatches affect hoilday FROM PAGE 1
A species called Culex pipiens also carries West Nile. More prevalent on the East Coast, it does well in artificial structures and urban centers. As a precaution, MMCD sends crews out on bicycles three times a year to treat storm water catch basins for pipiens. "The catch basins under the streets are excellent factories for pipiens," McLean said, "and we have to pay attention to that." There is also a cattail mosquito that is large and particularly aggressive this time of year. Larvae attach to the roots of cattails in the fall where they live through the winter under the ice. The species emerges around the Fourth of July. "We can tell when cattail mosquitoes are out because we get phone calls," said McLean said, adding the species makes up 10 to 15 percent of the biting mosquitoes. Breeding sites are often treated with methoprene pellets or briquettes; sometimes in late February or early March before the ice goes out. The product contains a juvenile hormone found naturally in immature mosquitoes that keeps larvae from fully developing. Established in 1958 by the Legislature, the MMCD is a government agency that serves the seven county metro area. The district's budget is $18.8 million, which may sound like a lot but it's spread over 2,900 square miles. "That's bigger
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There are more than 79,000 unique wetland settings in the seven-county metro area. Helicopters are the most efficient way to attack the pesky insect in the water.
than the state of Delaware," the MMCD spokesman pointed out. Funding comes from property taxes. "A $250,000 home is taxed $13 for mosquito control," McLean said. "That's the same as a couple good-size cans of Off."
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Inches of rainfall to activate treatment Approximate number of acres treated around Benson Airport Species in Minnesota Species that bite people Years mosquito eggs live in ground
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its July 21 meeting: • Discussed temporary family health care dwellings. On May 12, Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law a bill that creates a new process for landowners to place a mobile residential dwelling on their property to serve as a temporary family health care dwelling. The catalysts for the bill were a desire to provide transitional housing for those with mental or physical impairments and the increased need for short-term care for aging family members. Cities can either allow the law to go into effect or opt out, making the dwellings not permitted. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the council opt out of the statute requirements. The council decided to go with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to create an ordinance to opt out of the law, and moved to prohibit the temporary structures in the city. • Approved a resolution identifying the need for funding to complete the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update and authorized an application to the Metropolitan Council
for local Planning Assistance grant funds for the decennial review and update of the plan. • Approved a resolution supporting principles for reform of the Metropolitan Council. Lexington supports reform of the Council including: A majority of the members of the Council shall be elected officials, appointed from cities and counties within the region, Metropolitan cities shall directly control the appointment process for city representatives to the Council, Metropolitan counties shall directly appoint their own representatives, the terms of office for any Council members appointed by the governor shall be staggered and not coterminous with the governor, membership on the Council shall include representation from every metropolitan county government and the Council shall represent the entire region, therefore voting shall be structured based on population and incorporate a system of checks and balances. • Approved language for pre-hiring job applicant drug testing. The new policy requires that all job applicants (both union and nonunion positions) have to be tested for drugs
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as part of the hiring process. The Council first discussed a drug screening and testing policy at its June 17 Workshop. At the workshop, various levels of drug testing were discussed including: new hire testing, post offer employment testing, random testing, routine physical examination testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion and follow-up testing for treatment. • Resident and firefighter Bradley Gavin shared his concerns of the policy with the Council. “My concern with drug testing, I'm not opposed to it, but I just want to be sure that it is a qualified test, that someone is not failing for eating a poppy seed muffin,” he said. “We could lose qualified people for eating the wrong food or if they are on prescription or over the counter medicine. I'm not against testing, I just want to make sure it is done well.” For now, the Council decided to only adopt a job applicant drug testing and it will take a look at the policy again once the union contract
is up for negotiation in two years; it has not yet decided about a provider for the tests. • Heard from Councilman Jack Plasch who told the council, “Due to medical reasons, I might have to resign from my position. I will wait a little longer to see how it turns out, but it is a possibility and I will keep you all informed.” The Lexington City Council discussed the following at its July 21 workshop: • Citizen survey questions. The survey asks residents to rate the following services of the city: fire department, public works, city hall, liquor store and the police department on a scale of five to one with five being excellent and one being terrible. The survey also asks, “Do you feel you receive value for the taxes you pay?” “Would you like to remain with the current police department?” And, “If the city were to contract with a different police department for a lower cost, would you be for this, even if the services
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were less than what you are receiving now?” Councilman John Hughes shared his concern about the survey. “This kind of looks like we are singling out the police department,” he said. Mayor Mark Kurth said the police department was the “sole purpose of the survey. Because of concerns of the police department we bumped this up.” City Administrator Bill Petracek said the goal is to have the surveys mailed out to residents by the end of the summer. Those who reside within the city, who are eligible to vote, can take the survey by filling it out and mailing it back or take it online by following the link on the City's website. • Minuteman Days. The event will now be
called the “Lexington Fall Festival” and will happen Sept. 17. The event has a budget of $17,000, in which $10,000 will be spent on fireworks. Heidi Zaworksi, from Cowboys Saloon, approached the council about organizing the event and getting participation from local businesses at the July 7 meeting. The council agreed to donate $2,500 to the event. The next regular City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 at City Hall.
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or many parents summer is a time to battle with kids about spending more time outside versus holing up indoors watching TV or playing video games. Well – the kids are getting out this summer! In just the past couple of weeks the world has gone crazy for Pokémon Go. This augmented reality game takes us to a new level of gaming from indoors to anywhere. Augmented reality makes the player feel like they are right in the game by using a phone’s video camera to bring in live video of the players surroundings. The player’s location is pinpointed through GPS. As a player travels along a road or sidewalk, icons called PokeStops on the map, and as the Publisher’s appear player gets close enough they can tap the icon to spin it and receive View Poke balls and other special powers. Carter Johnson The real-time action gets the user to want to keep going – one of the gamers on our staff said he put on miles trying to find more Pokémon and win balls to level up. I’ll admit it—our family fell into it after three days of being rejected trying to download it because of high demand. Our 9-year-old son collected several Pokémon on the golf course Sunday. He quickly moved up to level 3 whereas his sister is at level 6. It’s been called the biggest in gaming history, getting its start in Japan. Here at the Press, the historical printing press in front of our building is a Poke stop. Neighborhood hot spots like Cup and Cone, local beaches, and city hall are ‘gyms,’ where battles take place and you can fight other teams. I have to give the game creators a little credit, as there could be an educational element as players visit the historical markers that are PokeStops throughout our communities. Parents could require kids to read all of the historical markers as they pass by to gain Pokeballs; though I’m guessing that would put a damper on the frenetic pace of the game. We asked for it—the kids are outside. They have become zombies who are controlled by the Pokémon game creators. We have heard about car crashes, pedestrian accidents and people being lured into back alleys to find Pokémon and getting mugged. The other day I saw a kid zoom by our office on his bike, laser-focused on his phone. We all need to be more aware as we are out driving around town of the kids, teenagers, adults and even retired folks out playing Pokémon Go and not paying a lot of attention to their surroundings. As we experiment with augmented reality games, it scares me to no end where this is going—from the dark side of the net to generations of people who don’t know or care what a rose smells like. So if it intrigues you, give it a try to understand how it works. But also watch out for the zombies roaming our streets. This particular game is a craze that might not outlast radio, newspapers or TV, but it will surely change the gaming world. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
What has St. Paul done for us?
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rom the Wall Street Journal last week comes a fun replay of a classic Monty Python movie in which several Jewish guys from the days of Jesus are sitting around griping about life and saying, “What has Rome done for us lately?” Silent at first, one finally pipes up with “aqueducts?” Others followed with “sanitation,” “roads,” “irrigation,” “education,” and, of course, Legislator “wine.” Around water coolers these days Lingo in Minnesota, the Linda Runbeck dialogue may be similar with the question, “What has St. Paul (or Washington, D.C.) done for us lately?” Answers do not always spring easily to mind – because people have lives, following politics takes serious effort, because the Pioneer Press and the StarTribune cover less news from the Legislature, or any number of other reasons. So, to bring folks up to speed on what “St. Paul has done for us lately,” here is this quick summary of recent legislative action from the 2016 session: Taxpayer Relief Benefits earned by retired military veterans are now tax-free in Minnesota thanks to the efforts of the House Republicans. This historic tax cut will encourage more veterans to remain or move to the
state after they leave service. This measure was enacted with the 2016 supplemental finance bill.In the House, the 2016 tax bill passed with $801 million in tax relief over the next three years. The bill received 89 percent support from the entire legislature. In spite of that, Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the tax relief bill due to a minor error that could have been resolved administratively. Today, there’s hope that a special session will be called to re-pass and get this bill signed by Governor. It contains among other things: • A first-in-the-nation tax credit up to $1,000 for graduates paying off their student loans. • Property tax relief for small-business owners and job providers. • Expanded child care tax credit for working parents and tax benefits for families who save for college. Education In addition to the $605 million education funding increase from the 2015 budget bill, positive initiatives from this year’s bill included: fewer mandated tests, improved teacher licensure speeding up out-of-state teacher licensure reciprocity and more early education funding. Specifics include: • A $95 million investment in early learning initiatives for scholarships and school readiness aid, allowing funding to be directed where it is needed most. • Students with credits in Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) will be able to transfer those credits throughout the MnSCU system.
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QUAD AREA EVENTS CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6:30-8 Tuesday, July 26 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Country music by Dirt Road Dixie. Contact: 651-429-3232 or www.centervillemn. com
RICE CREEK PADDLING ADVENTURE When: noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Paddle some of the most scenic and wild sections of the creek. Bring a boat or rent one ($20). Class fee $20 includes shuttle. Ages 15+. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
Where: Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Dr., Lino Lakes Details: A night of entertainment, concessions and family fun, live music. Police and Fire Departments compete in softball game. Contact: 651-982-2440 or www.ci.lino-lakes. mn.us
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 73737 Main St., Centerville Details: Course covers basic strokes, kayaking safety, and boat/ equipment selection. Ages 15+. $25/person. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
CLUB Y GLOW PARTY OPEN EYE THEATRE: THE ADVENTURES OF KATIE TOMATIE When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Free family entertainment on the lawn of the library. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org
DISCOVERY BOOK CLUB When: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: School-age children learn about different scientists and their experiments, based on the popular ‘Who Was’ series. Contact: anokacounty. us
FAMILY CORN ROAST AND COMMUNITY NIGHT When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 28
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KAYAK CAMP When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. August 2-4 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kayaking, camping and playing in the water for kids fi nishing grades 5-7. $160/child; includes overnight campout. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 3 Where: Centerville City Hall, 2085 W. Cedar St. Details: K-9 unit, fi re demos, firetrucks, Lions concessions. Contact: fetedeslacs. org
FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES 5K AND 8K WALK/RUN AND FREE KIDS RUN When: Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Laurie LaMotte Park, Centerville Details: Family-friendly race, $25. Contact: 651-429-3232
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When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Outer Space BLAINE KIDS theme. Childcare and TRIATHLON activities provided so When: 8 a.m. parents can enjoy an Saturday, July 30 afternoon/evening Where: Lakeside out. $25; registration Commons Park, 3020 required. Lakes Parkway NE Contact: 651-795-9622 Details: Distances or ymcatwincities.org/ include either a 100 or locations/lino_lakes_ 165 yard swim; 2.3 mile bike ride; and 1 mile run. ymca Contact: 763-785-6151 or www.blaineparks.com AERONAUTICS
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When: 12:30-3 p.m. Aug. 8-12 Where: Rice Lake Elementary, room A122, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids can use the latest technological advances in robotics and small flight machines and take part in aerial competition. Contact: www. isd12.org/communityeducation
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS ART CAMP When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8-Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: Marshan Park, 7204 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 3-5 explore a variety of animals, make art projects and read stories. $45/resident. Registration required. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
ARTISTS SAMPLER When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8-Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: Marshan Park, 7204 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Children
ages 6-9 learn about a variety of art elements, techniques and famous artists, and make one complete project per day. $15/resident; registration required. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
PINTEREST 101 When: When: 9:3011:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8-Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: Marshan Park, 7204 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 7-11 tackle a variety of Pinterest projects. Supplies included. $50/ resident. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help. Register at least 3 days prior. Contact: 763-755-1280 or extension.umn.edu
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING When: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 73737 Main St., Centerville Details: Course covers basic strokes, kayaking safety, and boat/ equipment selection. Ages 15+. $25/person. Registration required.
Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com
ANNUAL SAFETY CAMP When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: Blue Heron Elementary School, 405 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Children entering grade 4 participate in sessions on bike safety, fi re safety, 911 procedures, water safety, electrical safety, outdoor safety, and fi rst aid, sponsored by local police and fi re departments. $25; registration required. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD LESSONS When: 3-4:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: Centerville Beach Details: Class sizes are small and most of the time is spent on the water. Ages 15+. $20; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
GRAND NATURE CREATIONS When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug 12 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Grandparents and grandchildren ages 5+ play together in nature and make a one-of-a-kind keepsake. $30/adult and child; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
Ongoing LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 5 Where: 4175 Lovell Rd., Lexington Details: Variety of locally grown produce and handmade goods. Sponsored by the Lexington Fire & Rescue Auxiliary.
BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS When: 7 p.m. Thursdays through August Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state. Contact: 651-983-0161
PILATES IN THE PARK When: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 16 Where: Golden Lake Park Pavilion, 58 W. Golden Lake Rd. Details: Conditioning class focuses on body alignment, breathing and core conditioning. Registration required. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education
ZUMBA IN THE PARK When: 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 30 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Zumba class led by YMCA instructor, runs through the end of
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Fete des Lacs WHEN: Aug. 2-7 WHERE: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and various locations throughout Centerville
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DETAILS: Live music, parade, inflatables, 5K and 8K walk/run
summer. No childcare available, but children welcome to play in the park. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-259-2113 or ymcatwincities.org
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BRAINSTORM SESSION
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 and Aug. 10 Where: Vadnais Heights Fire Dept., 3595 Arcade St. N. Details: Open-house style brainstorming NEIGHBORHOODS session open to all who are interested in discussNEARBY ing the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization’s future ANOKA COUNTY FAIR projects and programs When: July 26-31 to protect and improve Where: 3200 Saint local water resources. Francis Blvd., Anoka VLAWMO serves North Details: Motocross, bull riding, tractor pulls, Oaks, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights and parts of demolition derby, live Lino Lakes, White Bear music, rides and games. Lake and White Bear Contact: 763Township. 427-4070 or www. Contact: 651-204-6070 anokacountyfair.com or vlawmo.org
‘A WALK IN THE GARDEN’ EDUCATIONAL NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB SERIES ICE CREAM SOCIAL
When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover Details: Gardening classes on select Wednesdays throughout the summer sponsored by Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Topic is ‘Saving Seeds, Harvest & Preparation’. Free, but suggested $5 donation. Registration required. Contact: 763-755-1280 or anokamaster gardeners.org
VLAWMO WATERSHED ACTION VOLUNTEER
When: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Where: A member’s home in Arden Hills Details: a friendship group for women new to the area or looking for activities in the northern suburbs. Contact: Pat, 651-6284034
ANIMALS MAKE MUSIC
When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 29 Where: Hugo City Hall Oneka Room, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., Hugo Details: Children birth-age 5 can sing, rhyme, read, move and create with MacPhail Center for Music’s
early childhood music specialists. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us/ library
SONG-WRITING WORKSHOP
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Create and perform songs with songwriter/singer James Hersch during this 3-day workshop, and end up with a CD. Must attend all days. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us/ library
SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY OUTDOOR THEATRE
When: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: July 31 ‘The Tempest’: July 30 ‘The Learned Ladies’: July 29 Where: Century College Outdoor Theatre, West Campus, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Plays performed by Shakespeare & Company, Minnesota’s longest-running outdoor classical repertory theatre. Performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 6 p.m.
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When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 30-31; Aug 27-28; Sept. 24-25 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket
WINE MEETS ART FESTIVAL
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 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
REP. TOM EMMER TOWN HALL – WASHINGTON COUNTY
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 Where: Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., Hugo Details: Opportunity to meet and discuss issues with Congressman Tom Emmer, who represents Minnesota’s 6th District.
PINE TREE APPLE TENNIS CLASSIC
When: Aug. 4-7 Where: White Bear Lake Details: Featuring more than 100 of the area’s top players in annual mixed doubles tournament, auctions, raffle, to benefit Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Also; also 10K, 5K, fun run around Birch Lake on Sunday. Contact: www.ptatc. childrensmn.org
MAKE AMERICA ROCK AGAIN
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 Where: Running Aces Casino and Racetrack, Columbus Details: Concert features P.O.D. & Drowning Pool, along with artists such as Trapt, Alien Ant Farm,
Tantric and other major rock radio players. Tickets $30-$125. Contact: runaces.com
RELAY FOR LIFE OF FOREST LAKE
When: Noon Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 N. Scandia Trail Details: Run/walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Contact: www.relay. acsevents.org
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Regional Events POTHOLE EXPLORATION TOURS
When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through Labor Day Where: Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls Details: Learn about how lakes of lava and gushing glacial waters formed the parks unique potholes on a 45 minute naturalist-guided tour. Free. Contact: dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/ interstate
MARKETFEST
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, through July 28 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 140 retail and food and merchandise vendors, live music, children’s activities, petting zoo and inflatables, classic car show. Contact: www. marketfest.org
SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-7 Tuesdays, through Sept. 20; 3-6 Sept. 27-Oct. 18 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
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CONCERT IN THE COMMONS
When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 17 Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Open-air concerts Bring blanket or chair. Concessions. Contact: 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov
KIDS DREAM SUMMER FILM SERIES
When: 10 a.m. Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, through Aug. 17 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema Details: See a familyfriendly movie for $3, along with concessions specials. See website for listing of movies showing each week.. Contact: marcustheatres.com/ marcus-specials/ family-friendly-fi lms/ kids-dream-summerfi lm-series-2015-poweredby-american-familyinsurance
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Centennial VFW two wins from state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
The Centennial VFW baseball team, top-seeded among 25 teams in District 7, won its first four games in the playoffs and needed two more wins to reach state. Centennial faced No. 2 Maple Grove on Monday in the duel of the last two unbeatens. The winner had two chances to win, once on Tuesday and (if needed) Wednesday. “It will be an absolute battle between two good baseball
teams,” said Michael Diggins, Centennial coach. “I am excited for our boys because they have earned this opportunity to play in a huge spotlight game.” Centennial (25-3) beat St. Francis 16-3 and 15-2 in the opening series, with Jake Prasch and Zach Streit, respectively, pitching the wins, and Trei Driscoll belting a bases-loaded homer to end the first game. The Cougars fended off No. 8 Anoka 5-3 with Prasch pitching five innings for the win and Jake Stein closing. Drew Metz socked a double and triple, and, from his leftfield position, threw out a runner at the plate which would
have tied the score, with Wyatt Schoepoester making the tag. Centennial thumped Totino-Grace 8-1 with Ryan Koob hurling five shutout innings, needing only 50 pitches. Driscoll ripped two doubles and a single in four at-bats and Prasch and Dalton McNamara each delivered two key hits. District 7 is the largest and usually one of the strongest in the state, with the champion almost always advancing to the state finals.
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Ryan Koob twirled five shutout innings in the 8-1 win over Totino-Grace.
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Drew Metz rips a double over the left-fielder on this swing against Totino-Grace.
SPORT BRIEF Centenniall AAA baseball b b ll advance d The Centennial 15 year old squad was crowned Gopher State Champions Wednesday night after beating Armstrong-Cooper 8-2 at Hargis Field on the Bethel University campus. Alex Phillips pitched six strong innings for the Cougars in the sweltering heat, and Gabe Koenig closing it out with a quick and flawless final frame.
The Cougars used a balanced attack offensively getting production up and down the lineup as 8 different Cougars either scored a run or drove one in. The win sets up an exciting end to the season for a team that battled injuries all season, with five players missing games at various times during the season. The Cougars will take on the Stillwater Ponies for the 15 year old Minnesota State Championship at Target Field on Aug. 1. Submitted
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Rush transit through White Bear Lake moving along BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Light-rail could be a new feature downtown – or maybe railcars or rapid transit buses. Representatives will be on hand to discuss the options being considered at Marketfest in downtown White Bear Lake July 28. Public meetings to discuss which option is best will also be held Aug. 11 in White Bear Lake. The northeast metro is being considered for new transit as part of the Rush Line Corridor, which stretches 80 miles between St. Paul and Hinckley. Four alternatives of routes and transit types have been presented for the route from St. Paul to Forest Lake. The options, both routes and transit types, are expected to be narrowed by November, said Andy Gitzlaff of the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority. A locally preferred alternative should be chosen in the spring of 2017. “There might be a better sense of what is working well and what is not by that November timeframe,” said Gitzlaff. More neighborhood meetings will be held when the alternatives are narrowed in November. All the current options include rapid bus transit from downtown White Bear Lake to downtown Forest Lake. Rapid bus transit, light-rail or railcars are proposed from St. Paul to White Bear Lake. Three routes through the White Bear Lake area are being considered. One of the routes, proposed to be with either light-rail, bus rapid transit or railcars, would use the Bruce Vento Regional Trail, which stretches from St. Paul through Maplewood to Vadnais Heights, with an option to jump over to Maplewood Mall and back. From Vadnais Heights the route would continue along a rail corridor or jump over to Highway 61. Both routes would pass Marina Triangle and head into downtown White Bear Lake. The Bruce Vento Regional Trail is a former Burlington Northern rail corridor that was purchased by the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA). The RCRRA permitted the installation of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail as an interim use, preserving the corridor for future transit use. If transit were used in the corridor, the trail would either run alongside it or be relocated close by. Gitzlaff said decision makers have been researching other parts of the country where transit and trail coexist. Most of the corridor of the trail
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Light-rail, railcars or rapid bus transit is being proposed along the Bruce Vento Regional Trail in Vadnais Heights as one of the options for a Rush Line between St. Paul and Forest Lake.
area is 100 feet wide, and there would be room for both without acquiring nearby property, Gitzlaff said. “At this point, we are focusing in on the property we own and fitting it in there,” Gitzlaff said. Another route, proposed to be with either light-rail or bus rapid transit, would follow White Bear Avenue from St. Paul through Maplewood, and cut over to the Bruce Vento Regional Trail along Beam Avenue by Maplewood Mall. The light-rail or bus would follow the same route options described in White Bear Lake. Bus rapid transit can operate in a dedicated corridor or lane, separate from other vehicles or within mixed traffic. Another route, proposed to be with arterial bus rapid transit, would follow White Bear Avenue from St. Paul through Maplewood and either continue on White Bear Avenue to Marina Triangle or cut over to Highway 61 via Beam Avenue by Maplewood Mall. It would continue from Marina Triangle to downtown White Bear Lake. Arterial bus rapid transit systems have vehicles with low floors that allow boarding from both doors. Fares would be paid before boarding, trips would be frequent and there would be fewer stops per mile. The decision-makers The decision on the alternative to be selected is being made by a variety of groups: the policy advisory committee, the rush line corridor task force and county regional railroad authorities. The task force is a 23-member board
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made up of city, county and township elected officials. Task force members from Press Publications' coverage area include Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron, Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah, White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson, White Bear Township Board Supervisor Bob Kermes, Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt, Centerville Mayor Tom Wilharber, and Forest Lake Councilman Ben Winnick. The policy advisory committee has assisted the task force in the
pre-project development study, p providing input on the project. It p includes additional elected officials and a agency representatives, including representatives from the Metropolitan r Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Committee members from Press Publications' m coverage area include the task force members in addition to Gem Lake m Mayor Robert Uzpen, Vadnais Heights M Mayor Marc Johannsen, Lino Lakes M Mayor Jeff Reinert, White Bear Area M Chamber member Sheila Kelly and Forest Lake Chamber President Colleen Eddy. The policy advisory committee and task force board will recommend a t route and transit type as a preferred r alternative to county regional railroad a authorities. If railroad authorities a recommend the preferred alternative r as a well, they will recommend it to the Metropolitan Council for adoption. The M preferred route will then be studied inp depth for potential impacts, including environmental impacts. e The policy advisory committee holds meetings open to the public and takes public comment. The next meeting will be held 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at Boatworks Commons community room, 4495 Lake Ave. South, White Bear Lake. The task force will continue with another meeting at 3:30 p.m. Representatives from the committee or task force will also be at White Bear Lake Marketfest 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 28 in downtown White Bear Lake. For more information contact Mike Rogers, Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority project manager at 651-266-2760 or info@rushline.org, or visit rushline.org.
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Above: Danielle Steinhoff brings her daughters through the story walk of Eric Carle's book titled "From Head to Toe," on Wednesday, July 13. Right: Catherine Steinhoff, 2, enjoys large story book pages on the Centennial Library lawn in Circle Pines. The library features a story walk each Wednesday throughout the summer during library hours.
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Runners line up at the start line for the annual Fete des Lacs 8K/5K/Kids Run in Centerville. The run is designed for all types of runners.
Centerville kicks off its 26th Annual Fete des Lacs (Festival of Lakes) on Night to Unite, Tuesday, Aug. 2 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7. This year's event also marks the 8th Annual Fete des Lacs 8K/5K/Kids Run. The run is designed for all types of runners from beginner runners to runners who want to set a record on the USA Track & Field 8K course. The 5K route is beautiful out and back on a paved path next to Centerville Lake. The 8K route takes runners around Centerville Lake and through the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The Kids Run is free and will be organized by Metro Dance and include T-shirts and medals to all runners. The Kids Run will feature a couple of shorter routes based on age. Paige Ericson, 17, who ran with her dad City Administrator Mike Ericson last year, loved the flat 5K course and the small town, friendly atmosphere with “all you can eat pizza” afterwards. John Grahek, chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee, who has run the 8K in the past, also enjoyed the scenic course even though the temperatures were in the 90’s. “Thanks for all the trees, so we had shade,” he said.
Suzanne Seeley, a race volunteer who ensures the trail is safe and clear before race time, said, “It’s like running through the woods. You will get breezes off the lake and most likely see eagles, herons and egrets along the route.” Brian Peterson, who has been involved since the inception of the Fete des Lac race and is also on the Parks and Recreation Committee, enjoys that the city can provide this safe, fun, familyfriendly race knowing that the proceeds will benefit park improvements that the whole community can enjoy. Register online at www.fetedeslacs. org for the 8K, 5K Run/Walk, or Kids Run by Tuesday, Aug. 4 and save $10 off the registration fee. Immediately after the race, there will be for live music at 10 a.m., the parade at 11 a.m. and kid’s events at noon. Thanks to the Centerville Lions, a variety of new kid’s events such as inflatables, petting zoo, face painting, skateboard camp and clowns will be part of the festival. Lions President Nancy Johnson is encouraged and thankful for all the community sponsors and support.
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Lexington farmers market underway
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Top: Customer Ahlem Hughley purchases potatoes. Above left: The Lexington farmers market is held in the Lovell Building parking lot each Wednesday throughout the summer from 3-6 p.m. East Bethel growers Sharon and Bruce Johnson. Above right: Raj Rajendran buys produce from Mee Vang.
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LEXINGTON –On July 20 at 3 p.m. a handful of vendors were present at the Lexington Farmers Market in the parking lot of the Lovell Building. Fresh products sold each Wednesday include rhubarb, sugar snap peas, squash, fresh flowers, various berries and more – and at a more reasonable price than most supermarkets. It stands to be considered that buying locally grown produce not only tastes fresher, but supports the local economy, as well. Grower Mee Vang brings her flavorful fresh produce and flowers all the way from Hudson, Wisconsin in a sizable van. She has been farming for over six years as a team with her husband. Robert Lor has been bringing his wares to the farmers market from Stillwater for four years. Originally from the country of Laos, Lor learned farming as a boy during the Vietnam War
before coming to the U.S. at the age of 19. He now leases a farm to grow his own produce, which includes a variety of potatoes. Lor has also worked with the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to learn about fertilizing methods. East Bethel farmers Sharon and Bruce Johnson were also present with their own fresh produce. Sharing recipe tips with customers is a passion of theirs, as they recommend varieties of seasoning, baking and cooking. Customers browsing the vendors included Raj Rajendran, a Blaine resident. “I come every week during the summer,” he said. “My favorites are the beans and potatoes.” Ahlem Hughley, of Circle Pines, has attended the market for three years and likes all of the vendors. “I try to buy everywhere a little bit so I support everybody,” she noted. The Lexington Fire Department and its Auxiliary were represented at
the market by Lexington Fire Chief Gary Grote and firefighters Mike Maleski, Taryn Mohler and Rachel Anderson. “We’re excited they can bring a [fire] truck and utility [truck],” Anderson said. In addition to vendors, Master Gardener Joanna George from the University of Minnesota Extension Office was available for consulting along with intern Paula Anderson. According to the University's website, the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program is part of an internationally recognized volunteer program that exists in all 50 states, Canada and the United Kingdom. Nationally, there are nearly 100,000 Master Gardener volunteers from all walks of life. They reach about five million people each year – the equivalent of more than $100 million in value to communities. In Minnesota, the Master Gardener program is coordinated by University
of Minnesota Extension and has strong ties to the research and outreach of the Department of Horticultural Science. George said each program participant is required to perform at least 25 hours of volunteer work annually. This volunteer work varies, but being available at area farmer’s markets as a resource for the public is a popular choice. The Lexington Farmer's Market is held each Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. until the first week in October in the Lovell building parking lot located at 4175 Lovell Road.
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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were summoned to the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington July 15 on the report of a domestic matter involving an irate male. Upon arrival officers learned the male was now gone, and they had a verbal argument over drug paraphernalia. There were no charges and the caller was advised to call back if the male returns and causes problems. • Officers were summoned to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines July 15 regarding damage to property. Upon arrival, the officers met with the reporting party. Another vehicle struck her vehicle and left without stopping. The woman gave vague suspect information. The case is inactive. • Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Canterbury Road in Circle Pines July 15 on a identity theft report. Upon arrival officers gathered information from the victim. There are no known suspects at this time. • Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville July 15 for an electrical fire. Officers were advised that sparks were coming from a power line on the outside of the building. Officers protected the area along with the Centennial Fire District until Xcel Energy was able to respond to repair the power lines. • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lovell Road and Dunlap Avenue in Lexington July 15. The driver was CAN-IPS and cited. CAN-IPS refers to cancel inimical to public safety, meaning the driver was found to be unable to safely control his/her vehicle without presenting serious danger to others. • An officer observed the aftermath of a property damage accident in the area of Lake Drive and Pointcross Drive in
Circle Pines July 16. The officer stopped to assist the single vehicle involved with the report. There was no report of injury and a sign was damaged. No citations were issued. • Officers responded to the 0 block of Hillcrest Lane in Circle Pines July 16 on a report of a found dog. The dog was transported to Otter Lake Animal Care Center in Hugo and information was posted on the department's website and Facebook page. • Officers were dispatched to the 7100 block of Progress Road in Centerville July 16 to attempt to locate a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run accident in Forest Lake. Officers located the vehicle and identified the suspect who admitted to the accident. Information was sent to the Forest Lake Police Department. • Police were summoned to the area of Lake Drive and Dunlap Avenue in Lexington regarding a found handgun. Upon arrival, police investigated and found that the gun was not real and made of plastic, and the reporting party was advised. The plastic toy handgun had been struck on Lake Drive and was heavily damaged. It was removed from the roadway and disposed of at the police station. • Police were summoned to the area of Lake Drive and Pointcross Drive in Circle Pines July 17 on a report of a property damage accident. Upon arrival officers learned there were two vehicles involved in an accident and that no one was injured. Officers investigated and collected information from the drivers. One vehicle had to be towed. One driver was cited for a yielding violation. • Officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of Beaver Pond Way in Centerville July 17 on a report of two juveniles driving ATVs in the area. Officers located the violators and spoke with a parent. The juveniles received a verbal warning
for the violation. • The Centennial Fire District located the source of the copious amounts of smoke in the air to the 10 block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines July 18. The male at the location with the illegal burn was advised of the formal complaint coming. • A female in the 9300 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington called to report a found construction sign on July 18. Due to the size of the sign, the construction company was called and advised of where the sign was. • A dog was brought to Kelly Animal Hospital to check for a microchip who was found in the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington July 19. The dog had a microchip and the owner was identified and contacted. The dog was brought to Otter Lake Animal Care Center in Hugo. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the intersection of Hodgson Road and Birch Street for a two vehicle property damage accident at 8:48 p.m. July 16. No injuries were reported. The 20-year-old male driver from Lino Lakes was cited for failure to yield the right of way. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 200 block of Main Street at 1:50 a.m. July 16. The 47-year-old male driver from Blaine was arrested for third-degree DWI and speeding. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer responded to the 7600 block of Lake Drive for a report of theft of gas at 1:37 p.m. July 16. Unknown suspect(s) driving a tan Oldsmobile passenger car pumped $28.81 in gas and left without paying. • An officer stopped a vehicle for several signal violations at I-35E and Main Street at 11:38 p.m. July 16. The 52-year-
old male driver from Forest Lake was arrested for fourh-degree DWI and for a signal violation. • A 25-year-old male from Wyoming responded to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department to pick up an individual that was arrested for DWI July 17. The male driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers responded to the 6600 block of Centerville Road for a single motorcycle accident with injuries at 5:44 p.m. July 17. The driver and passenger were transported to the hospital by ambulance. • Officers responded to the 6600 block of East Shadow Lake Court for a domestic in progress at 10:13 p.m. July 17. A 20-year-old male from Lino Lakes was subsequently arrested for domestic assault and for possession of marijuana. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Main Street at 2:00 a.m. July 17. The 25-year-old female driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane use. • Officers responded to the 6600 block of Hodgson Road for a three car property damage accident at 10:17 a.m. July 17. Minor injuries were reported. • An officer responded to the 6900 block of Lake Drive for a hit and run property damage accident at 6:21 a.m. July 18. A vehicle entered the ditch striking several trees, bushes, telephone pole and a county highway sign. The occupant(s) left the scene of the accident. The case is under investigation. •An officer responded to the 7600 block of Lake Drive for a report of theft of gas at 4:59 p.m. July 18. Unknown suspect(s) driving a red passenger car pumped $15.65 in gas and left without paying.
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It was a hot evening Thursday, July 21 at the Anoka County Fairgrounds. The horse stables were filled with all kinds of people, young and old. Many people carried pitchforks or hauled wheelbarrows filled with dirt and rocks. Everyone was sweating, and all were helping to make the stalls comfortable for the horses that will soon be staying inside for the Anoka County Fair July 25-31. Cleaning the stalls is just one of the many things 4-H clubs, such as the Dandy Linos, do to prepare for the fair. Many of the kids in the Dandy Linos have been working with their horses all spring and summer to get them in shape for the three days of competition. There will be many classes from Western Pleasure to Barrel Racing. At the end of the second day, the names of those who have scored high enough to go to the State Fair will be announced. Preparation goes beyond getting the horses ready. The Dandy Linos club puts together a scrapbook, which showcases many of the important events that took place over the year such as the Wild River camping trip in October. The kids also worked to create a club banner and planter, both promoting the importance of 4-H. A "club tour" was held on Sunday, July 24 with each member talking about the individual projects he or she will bring to the fair. Examples of projects include: food, articles of clothing, photographs and even a cow. The club ended the time with a potluck supper.
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footsteps. Jim served as a city manager for 35 years, most recently as the Maplewood city administrator, a position which he retired from three years ago. “I figured out I was meant to do this; I really love interacting with the public and have a civic bone in my body. I like the challenge, it is never the same on a daily basis, there is something always going on. It is a very exciting job,” Antonen said. Antonen has been the city administrator for Centerville, Iowa since August 2013 and prior to that served as a project officer for the state of Iowa in the Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Division for two years. Antonen described himself as a “Minnesota boy” who is looking forward to coming back home. His entire family lives in the Twin Cities. “Patrick had a combination of good experience administrating a similar size town that has a lot going on. He has some very strong academics, and he has a lot of energy and new ideas, so that was attractive to us,” Bartholomay said about why he was the top pick. “He is very personable. We just looked at him and knew that this is the kind of guy who could do a good job of leading the staff and the community through a transition from a guy who has been here 30 years.”
CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST The City of Lexington will be conducting the Public Accessory Test on the Optical Scan Voting Equipment to ascertain that the equipment will correctly tabulate the votes for the State Primary Election on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. The public test is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 2016, at Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014. Time commencing at 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND Mary Vinzant, Deputy City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 26, 2016.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Eagle Brook Church, 7775 20th Avenue N, PIN #11-31-22-41-0004 - Conditional Use Permit for a 5,000 s.f. technology room addition • Chavez Preserve Subdivision, 177 White Pine RD, PIN #31-31-22-130039 - Preliminary Plat • Amend Chapter 1007 to opt out of Minnesota Statutes Section 462.3593 regarding the creation and regulation of temporary family health care dwellings For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 26, 2016.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the August 9, 2016 Primary Election will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 4:30 PM at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1182. Questions regarding the City’s election system and testing procedures can be directed to the City Clerk’s office at 651-982-2406. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press: July 19 and 26, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Centennial School District – 2016 Building Im-
Antonen and his wife Kerri are hoping to ideally move to Circle Pines, or somewhere within the Twin Cities area. When asked why he wanted to work for Circle Pines, he said, “It is a very stable, steady and very well- managed city. Jim has done a phenomenal job; I have some really big shoes to fi ll. It is a once in a 31-year chance to get to manage a city like that.” Antonen enjoys the job because it is very rewarding. “A lot of times you are making very tough decisions and you are not going to please everyone, but seeing a project get accomplished and really helping out the general public is what I do it for,” he said. “I
provements - Bid Package # 32 – West High School Audio Visual System – until 10:00 AM on Wednesday August 10, 2016. Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Centennial School District – 2016 Building Improvements - Bid Package # 32 – West High School Audio Visual System” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Dan Huffman Executive Director of Business Services Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lump sum bids for the defined work scopes are solicited from contractors specializing in, highly experienced in this work. Procurement of documents: Franz Reprographics 2781 Freeway Blvd Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Phone: 763-501-3401 www.franzrepro.com Bidding documents will be available on or about July 26, 2016. Each bid of $10,000 or greater shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a bid bond in the amount of at least five (5%) percent of the amount of the bid made payable to ISD #12 as bid security that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute the contract and file the required performance and payment bonds within the allotted time period after notice of award of contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 starting at the Centennial Schools District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 26 and August 2, 2016.
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FILE NO. P.S. 02-CV-16-1720 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Wells Fargo Bank, NA., as Trustee for
really like seeing a city run very well. It is about improving the quality of life for all the citizens in the city and making the city a better place.” He added he is looking forward to the new challenge of managing a gas utility. Beyond the job, Antonen is excited to root for the Minnesota sports teams. His hope for the fi rst year is “to see a seamless transition” between Keinath and himself. The Council and Utilities Commission approved Antonen's starting salary of $105,000 per year. “We are really thrilled to have him. We think that he is going to be a good asset and spokesman for the community,” Bartholomay said.
WAMU Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-PR1 Trust In Relation to Certificate of Title No. 95458 issued for land in the County of Anoka and State of Minnesota legally described as: Lot 3, Block 2, Galway Place TO ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THIS REAL ESTATE, PARTICULARLY: Parties to be served: Carl Peterson, Mary Sanabria, Janis Peterson, The Unknown Heirs of Brian J. Peterson, deceased, State of Minnesota, and all occupants of the subject premises. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that unless you appear before this Court on the August 25, 2016, at 1:00 P.M. at the Anoka County Government Center, Room 715, 2100 3rd Avenue, in the city of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to make a valid objection, the Court will enter the following Order: That the Registrar of Titles, upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order, cancel Certificate of Title No. 95458 and enter a new certificate for Lot 3, Block 2, GALWAY PLACE, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, NA. as Trustee for WAMU Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-PR1 Trust, whose address is c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 7255 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256, subject to the existing recital and subject to the memorial of document number 142941, but free from all other memorials appearing on the present certificate through the memorial of Doc No 533397.001, and free from the memorial of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be served: (a) at least 10 days prior to such hearing upon all of the above named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of a Summons in a Civil action; (b) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon any of the above named parties not residing in this State by sending a copy of this Order by registered or certified mail, return receipt, to each of such parties at his/her post office address; (c) upon any of the above named parties who cannot be found by two weeks published notice and at least 14 days prior to the hearing by sending a copy of this Order by First Class mail to each of such parties at his/her last known address and at his/her address as stated on the Certificate of Titles if his/her address is so stated. (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. §5.25. (Note: return date on Order to Show Cause must be at least 30 days after date of mailing by the Secretary of State.) Dated: July 7, 2016 /s/ Nancy J. Logering, Judge of the District Court Approved as to Form By /s/ Dulcie M. Brand, Examiner of Titles SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-100511 Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described order. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on July 26 and August 2, 2016.
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SUNRISE / SUNSET — After an intelligent, free-spirited, quirky widower (Viggo Mortensen) learns from his estranged, wealthy inlaws (Frank Langella and Ann Dowd) and relatives (Kathryn Hahn and Steve Zahn) that his institutionalized, mentally-ill wife (Trin Miller) who suffered from bipolar disorder has committed suicide in this bittersweet, poignant, well-acted, heart-tugging, humor-sprinkled, 118-minute film, he reluctantly decides to take his six smart-as-a-whip, home-schooled, grieving children (George MacKay, Annalise Basso, Samantha Isler, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks and Charlie Shotwell) from the safety of their isolated, off-the-grid home in the woods of the Pacific Northwest to New Mexico for the funeral despite the potential risk of losing custody of his kids.
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— When a bullied, disgruntled, brilliant hotel serviceman (Neil Casey) builds devices in New York City that allow menacing ghosts to enter our dimension in this wacky, mildly amusing, disappointing, unevenly paced, 3D, star-studded (Bill Murray, Charles Dance, Ed Begley Jr., Andy Garcia, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Jane Fonda, Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Perkins, Michael Kenneth Williams, Ozzie Osbourne, Al Roker, Matt Walsh, and Cecily Strong), 116-minute remake of the 1984 classic comedy, a paranormal writer/scientist (Melissa McCarthy), a Columbia physics professor (Kristen Wiig), a subway teller (Leslie Jones) and an inventive engineer (Kate McKinnon), supported by a dimwitted receptionist (Chris Hemsworth), team up to rid the city of slime-spewing spirits.
Did you know? Before his acting career, Tom Cruise wanted to be a catholic priest.
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“LIFE, ANIMATED” (PG) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS, AND LANGUAGE, INCLUDING A SUGGESTIVE REFERENCE.] — Creative black-and-white drawings and colorful animation highlight this insightful, educational, touching, 91-minute documentary inspired by Ron Suskind’s novel “Life, Animated: Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism” that delves into the world of autism through the eyes of 23-year-old Owen Suskind, who lives with his parents Ron and Cornelia in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and used his love of Disney animated films to teach himself to read, as he struggles to live on his own, to get a job and to deal with his breakup with his girlfriend Emily after three years together and includes interview snippets with brother Walt, pediatrician Dr. Alan Rosenblatt, social thinking evaluator Michelle Garcia Winner and actors Jonathan Freeman and Gilbert Gottfried.
“MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES” (R) [CRUDE SEXUAL CONTENT, LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, DRUG USE, AND SOME GRAPHIC NUDITY.] — When two close-knit, horny brothers (Zac Efron and Adam Devine) advertise on Craigslist for “goodgirl” companions to take to the Hawaiian wedding of their sister (Sugar Lyn Beard) and her fiancé (Sam Richardson) per the demand of their fed-up parents (Stephen Root and Stephanie Faracy) in this raunchy, admittedly funny, wacky, pratfall, 98-minute comedy, two partying best friends (Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza) answer the ad in order to get a tropical vacation.
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.
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Camp Invention fosters youth innovation BY NOOR QUREISHY PRESS INTERN
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Shouts of “sludgy, slimy,” “so boing-y,” “boing-y slime,” and “yay slimeballs,” rang through the classroom as a horde of elementary and middle school-age youth rushed in, eager to begin their lab of the day. Their enthusiasm wasn't limited to the slime, however. They greeted opportunities to make robotic crickets and take apart appliances from home with the same undying interest. Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer enrichment program focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts for fi rst to sixth graders came to Vadnais Heights Elementary for the
fi rst time, captivating campers and volunteers alike. Camp Invention participants love the opportunities for creativity the camp offers. “[Camp Invention] allows you to let loose your creativity or creative mind,” said fi fth-grade camper Ava Dempster. “I didn't know very much about a lot of math and science because they aren't some of my favorite subjects, but now I know more so it'll help me... when I first went to this camp I didn't know how to properly use a hammer, but now I do.” Sixth-grader Logan Capra is also fond of the way Camp Invention encourages creativity and logical thinking. “Our school doesn't normally have time to teach us like this,” Capra said. “[Camp
Invention] opens up the creative process.” He cites activities like building a CrickoBot, a robotic cricket, as one of the ways Camp Invention pushes kids to problem solve. Campers are given challenges, like transporting the robot across a puddle, and figure out the solution individually or as a team. Camp Invention came to Vadnais Heights from its former location, Otter Lake Elementary, because of ongoing construction at the site. Hence, the vast majority of campers were from nearby cities. A quarter of the kids attending the camp were from Vadnais Heights. Through a partnership with Community Education and the school district, Camp Invention was able to move to Vadnais Heights when it became
clear that Otter Lake would be unable to host this year. It is unclear whether Camp Invention will be returning to Vadnais Heights next year, although it is possible that the camp will return, depending on next year’s director and district contact, says current local Camp Invention Director Alanna Kucera. The camp features four modules, or lessons during the day. Campers participate in the CrickoBot, Epic Park, I Can Invent: Maker Studio, and The Lab: Where Pigs Fly and Anything is Possible modules. They also have Camp Invention Games and Base Camp during the day. Beyond the camp experience, Camp Invention offers opportunities to students as volunteers and interns. Middle school age students can become counselors-in-training that volunteer at camp, while high school and college age students can apply to be leadership interns there. Counselors-in-training and leadership
interns gain valuable skills over the course of Camp Invention. “You gain so much from it but you don’t even really realize it...you just are taking in all these skills that you can use in other places in life,” said counselor-in-training Katelyn Meyer. Meyer says she improved her teamwork, leadership, and teaching skills at Camp Invention. For participants, the allure of Camp Invention lies in the skills the campers are taught, which promise to help them in and out of the classroom. “[Campers get unique experience] working with others because at school you do that but not quite as much as you do here. They also are taught some learning skills like…figuring out how they learn and what’s easier for them. Some people learn by just talking, and some people learn by doing and we do both here,” said Meyer. Besides determining which learning style works best for them, campers also work on teamwork and problem
solving skills. “[Camp Invention] is so hands on and it’s all about problem solving, and working together and just creating. I know we try to incorporate STEM into my curriculum but we don’t always have the time. [This camp] just connects to so much learning,” said kindergarten teacher and instructor at Camp Invention, Sara Kahoun. Due to the growing market for jobs in technology and other STEM fields, local Director of Camp Invention Alanna Kucera believes that the STEM-focused lessons students receive will give them an edge for future careers. “With so many new jobs in technology, [activities at Camp Invention] help kids see what they can do with the things they’re interested in,” Kucera said. The creative problem solving and other brainstorming strategies learned at the camp are versatile, she explains; they would help the participants of Camp Invention in any field they choose.
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