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Glance 5K for fallen Lino officer finally ‘coming home’

By Emma Theis Staff Reporter

Word on the Street Lino Lakes residents share their thoughts on their favorite TV shows, full amnesty for illegal immigrants, military action against ISIS, the influence of President Obama, birth control, and other issues facing the U.S. on page 2.

Dam start delayed The price of the Bald Eagle Lake dam reconstruction project hit a new high-water mark. Read the story on page 3.

Police Reports Vehicles were stolen, a hit and run occurred, and multiple arrests were made in Lino Lakes. Read more police reports for Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville on page 3.

Community Briefs Blue Heron Days, the last Golden Lake Park summer concert, a community backpack drive, deer school, safety camp and more upcoming community events can be found on page 5.

Combining the zen A Forest Lake festival offers yoga, paddle boarding and music.

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What does it mean to be a hero?

Who are they? Are heroes the fictional characters who wear capes and uniforms? Are they the stars of your favorite sports teams or world-changers like Gandhi? Are heroes only great people who used to be?

For Jennifer Silvera Lindemer, heroes are the everyday people who try to make the world a better place, the people who transform compassion into heroic action, put themselves fully into the service of humanity and take a stand on behalf of others in need.

Heroes are the city leaders planning for the future, the military family staying strong while their loved one is away at war, and the fallen police officer who died serving his community.

Almost 10 years ago, on Sept.

6, 2005, Jennifer’s husband, Lino Lakes police officer Shawn Silvera, was killed in the line of duty while assisting in a high-speed chase on Minnesota I-35W. The suspect’s car struck Silvera after he deployed stop sticks along the freeway. The officer left behind his wife, a 20-month-old son and a 5-month-old daughter.

Every year since then, friends, family and community members have partnered together to put on the Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run. The race originally took place in Lino, but some road closures and space limitations forced the event to move elsewhere. For the last several years, New Brighton area parks and trails have been home to the fund-

raising run.

This year is the event’s 10th anniversary and the race will return home to Lino Lakes and take place during the Blue Heron Days festivities on Aug. 15. The city has joined the effort and merged their annual Blue-Out Run with the Silvera Run to make it one big event.

“We really feel like [the race] is coming home to where it belongs,” said Lindemer. “It just makes sense that it’s back here in Lino Lakes. We feel embraced by the community and are so excited to be a part of it for years to come.”

This run is also a legacy for the Silvera children. The now 10-yearold Madelynn and 11-year-old Jordan never had the opportunity to know their father personally due to the untimely and tragic accident. “My children will know pieces of their dad through the community, [which] has opened its heart to share this race with our family.”

The race will begin in the Legacy at Wood’s Edge Park, where a memorial rock for Silvera is located. “That’s Shawn’s park,” said Lino Lakes Police Investigator Chad Schirmers. “It was fitting that we could start [the race] there.”

According to Lindemer and the other race planners, Shawn Silvera was a loving family man dedicated to community service.

He served with the Peace Corps for two years in the Honduras, helped start the Police Explorer program at Lino Lakes and was involved in the community’s DARE initiative, just to name a few of his endeavors. “[The race] is a wonderful

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Top, Jennifer Silvera Lindemer’s now, blended family. Below, Shawn Silvera, a fallen Lino Lakes Police Officer, was killed in the line of duty in 2005. way to celebrate everyday heroes,” said Lindemer. “What I’ve learned from Shawn’s death is that he lived a wonderful life, but he would be the first to remind us vare everyday heroes

throughout our community and it’s important to honor them as role models and mentors for our children.”

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Week of August 5 - 11, 2015 Weather tidbit: July stats: Average high 81°, average low 63°. Average temp. 71.8°, 1.2° colder than normal. Rainfall: 7.23”, 2.73” wetter than average. High temp: 88° on the 12th, Coldest temp: 51.6° on the 7th.

Year Ago this week: Temperatures averaging near normal with a 1.03” rain on August 10-11.

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Lino fire station construction blazing ahead The new Lino Lakes Fire Station, going up at 1710 Birch Street (at the intersection of Birch Street and Centerville Road), is showing signs of significant progress in its construction. The new station is estimated to be completed on December 4 of this year. Recent revisions to the site plan were approved at the last city council meeting and were necessary as part of the Rice Creek Watershed District and Anoka County Highway Department permit requirements. Read the full details of the plan revisions on page 5.

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Rachel Huset, one of the Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors, was recently crowned an Aquatennial Princess at the 76th Anniversary Queen of the Lakes Coronation on July 25. The coronation took place at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus and included private parties, a ride in the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade, boat rides, a private viewing of the legendary Target fireworks, a “Meet the Candidates” event and several judged interviews.

This year, 49 candidates went through a rigorous judging process to become the Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes or one of the two Aquatennial Princesses.

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Memorial Run Continued from page 1 The city, the local YMCA, the Chain of Lakes Rotary and other area businesses have come together to make this event a reality. In addition to the 5K run, activities will include a kids’ Daisy Dash, raffle drawings, a silent auction, the YMCA splash and dash, live music, arts and crafts, and more.

The race also includes a Public Safety Challenge. Begun in 2008, the challenge is open to all individuals who work in or volunteer for public safety positions including police, fire, first responders and others. The challenge is a semicompetitive, friendly rivalry which brings in participation from public safety departments across the state. The winning team receives a traveling trophy with the team name etched each year.

Proceeds from the run will benefit the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorers Scholarship Fund, the Minnesota Concerns of Police Survivors and the Centennial High School STRIVE scholarships.

Participants are encouraged to visit the event’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ShawnSilveraMemorialRun to share their story and the cause they are running for. Take a moment and ponder what being a hero means to you and who you might honor through this run.

For more information, to donate, or to register for the race, visit shawnsilvera.org.

Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run Aug. 15, 2015 7-9 a.m. Registration and check-in 7:45 a.m. Registration closes for 5K 8:45 a.m. Registration closes for kids’ Daisy Dash 8 a.m.

5K run 8:45 a.m. 5K awards ceremony, raffle drawings and silent auction winner announcements 9 a.m.

Kids’ Daisy Dash fun run 9:30 a.m. Lino Lakes YMCA Splash & Dash In addition, there are a variety of activities throughout the morning for runners, families and kids of all ages. Activities include: kids arts and crafts, live music by Sweet Surrender and much more.

Dam start delayed

By Debra Neutkens Regional Editor HUGO — The price of the Bald Eagle Lake dam reconstruction project hit a new high-water mark. The project is now estimated to cost $817,000, which leaves the funding pot about $150,000 short.

Construction costs were originally estimated at $475,000 to replace the dam with MnDOT, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the city of Hugo, Rice Creek Watershed District and St. Paul Regional Water Services sharing the expenses.

So why the increase? "It's a more expensive project than we envisioned five years ago," said city engineer Jay Kennedy. "Construction costs are $150,000 higher than we anticipated."

Time of year isn't helping either.

Only three bids were received for the project, so there wasn't much

competition, Kennedy noted. The lowest bid came from Pember Companies for $616,000. There is the option to rebid the project in January, which would push back the start date to next July but he doesn't expect the bids to go lower.

Total cost of the project was estimated at $668,000, which is exactly how much funding was secured prior to bids. The total includes construction costs, a 5 percent contingency fund of $23,000 and $170,000 for engineering, materials, permits and administration. The latest total after bids is the $616,000 for construction, $31,000 in contingency fees plus the $170,000 for a total of $817,000.

That leaves a $150,000-ish gap.

Kennedy told the City Council July 20 that he and City Administrator Bryan Bear will look for additional funding from the transportation department, the DNR, the watershed and the lakeowners association to make up the difference. "We need to figure

out how to manage that funding gap," he said. "We are working with MnDOT to make sure there are no issues with expiration of the funds."

Councilman Chuck Haas asked how the dam is holding up with all the rain this summer? Kennedy said public works inspects it regularly and the dam seems to be "holding up."

No action was taken on the project to give time to secure more funding. A bid may be awarded early September.

"We'll go around the block with our hat out to see what happens," said Mayor Tom Weidt.

Geographically, Bald Eagle Lake resides in three counties and three communities: Hugo, Lino Lakes and White Bear Township. The 100-year-old dam on the north end of the lake is in Hugo but no entity claims ownership.

If the dam fails, it's estimated the lake will drop 5 feet.

Police Reports The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A license plate was reported stolen from the 7000 block of 21st Avenue in Centerville July 20. There are no suspects at this time.

• A juvenile male in the 40 block of East Road in Circle Pines was burning refuse and a propane tank in a fire pit July 20.

No adult was present for the burn. Citations were issued to the parents.

• A gas drive-off was reported in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville July 20. An employee obtained a license plate number, but it was listed as not on file. There are no suspects at this time.

• A man in his 20’s was cited for third-degree DWI near Minuteman Lane and North Service Drive in Lexington July 23 after failing a field sobriety test. The male and the vehicle were released to a sober party.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• A vehicle’s window was broken in the 7100 block of 21st Avenue during the daytime hours of July 22.

This incident is currently under investigation.

• A 55-year-old Shoreview woman was arrested for third-degree DWI and second-degree refusal after being stopped for a vehicle equipment violation in the 6400 block of Hodgson Road July 22.

• A vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the 7200 block of Stagecoach Trail sometime during the overnight hours of July 22. The vehicle was later recovered in another city.

• A stolen vehicle was located in the 2300 block of Tart Lake Road July 23. It was found that the vehicle was stolen out of another city. It was recovered and returned to the owner.

• A 50-year-old female from Lino Lakes was arrested in the 400 block of Main Street July 23 for having an outstanding warrant. She was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

• A 19-year-old female from Minneola, Florida was arrested for fourth-

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degree DWI, underage drinking and driving and speeding in the 2100 block of Main Street July 24. She was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

• A bike was reported stolen from the 200 block of Woodridge Drive July 24. This incident is currently under investigation.

• A hit and run was reported in the 7300 block of Main Street July 25.

A vehicle struck a boat trailer and continued to leave the scene of an accident. The incident is currently under investigation.

• A 52-year-old man from Mounds View was arrested for fourthdegree DWI after being stopped for a vehicle equipment violation at the intersection of Lake Drive and Hodgson Road July 25.

• A Spring Lake Park man, 27, was arrested in the 8100 block of Lake Drive July 26 for violating a court order and having an outstanding warrant. He was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

• A 37-year-old Burns-

ville man was arrested for fifth-degree assault and a New Hope man, 24, was arrested for theft, disorderly conduct and falsely reporting a crime in the 7000 block of 20th Avenue July 26.

• Theft was reported in the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 27. A 19-yearold woman from Lino Lakes was cited for theft.

• Two vehicles sustained moderate damage and minor injuries were reported after an accident in the 7800 block of Lake Drive July 28.

A 40-year-old Centerville woman was subsequently cited for failure to yield.

• A vehicle was stopped for multiple violations in the 800 block of Main Street July 28. A 43-yearold Andover man fled the scene after officers attempted to arrest him.

He was later apprehended and arrested for fleeing police in a motor vehicle, fourth-degree assault, third-degree DWI, obstructing the legal process with force and possession of drug paraphernalia. The man was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

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Rachel Huset formerly Miss Farmington, and Madaline Simon, the former Miss Isanti, was crowned the second Aquatennial Princess.

In the coming year, the 2016 Ambassadors will participate in community service projects and festival events throughout the region, and will assist in the leadership development of young women.

They will make over 250 appearances and travel to festivals around the U.S. and the world as representatives of Minneapolis. At the end of their year of service, the Queen of the Lakes and Aquatennial Princesses receive educational scholarships to continue their education.

Huset currently attends the University of WisconsinStevens Point where she is studying business administration and psychology. Her

volunteer activities include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics and helping out at Community Industries Corporation (CIC), a day center for people with disabilities. Huset also enjoys hunting deer, turkey and ducks with her dad and sister.

Since 1940, the Aquatennial Ambassadors Organization (AAO) has been a pioneering organization in building partnerships and relationships with the Minneapolis Aquatennial, city of Minneapolis, and local communities throughout Minnesota. For more than 75 years, the AAO has remained focused on its mission of developing young leaders who demonstrate integrity and the power of volunteerism. For more information visit aquatennialambassadors.com.

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Student News The following local students were named to the spring honors list at Pine Technical and Community College in Pine City: Sarah Douglass and Whendy McCray, both of Blaine; and Enidjoy Nzioka of Lexington.

The following local students were named to the spring dean’s list at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska: Andrea Gagnon, George Goodman and Walker Thiele, all of Blaine; and Mary Franklin of Lino Lakes.

Allyssa Vruno of Centerville and Kendra Lindner of Lino Lakes were both named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Iowa.

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Opinion Community feedback This past week we began PUBLISHER’S a series of community VIEW interviews, with a goal to gain understanding of how to better serve our readers, residents and neighbors.

As we enter unique times in our communities, with 2020 being the first year our community will have more baby boomers in retirement than CARTER JOHNSON kids, we feel it is important we continue to listen, learn and adapt to what is important to our readers. Last week we met with a small focus group in Shoreview and we will be hosting similar meetings in Hugo, Vadnais Heights, Lino Lakes and White Bear Lake. Although these meetings are in a casual setting, the important and key component is that we are able to inform, relate back to community, be a reflection of our residents with our coverage and help uphold the newspaper’s role as society’s watchdog. Be a part of shaping the future of your local community. If you have ideas or feedback please send it our way to the attention of “community feedback” at ppinfo@presspubs.com. Whether you enjoy our print editions, contributed to the more than 1 million page views last year at presspubs.com or use our new mobile app/bookmark, your feedback is important.

It’s also fun when our readers drop off their hometown newspaper or bring back papers from their travels. This spring I received a paper from South Africa. So next time you pick up a local paper and see something you think we should consider here, send it over with a note of what you like best. Thank you for reading, and I am looking forward to your continued feedback.

Parents who hover The “helicopter parents” of today are changing the dynamic of youth sports, classrooms, neighborhoods and even their son’s or daughter’s first job experience.

A “helicopter parent” is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as: “A parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children”. As I examine my own parenting style, I know I am often guilty of hovering over my kids and trying to micromanage their actions, activities and behavior. It’s apparent the summer days in which kids roamed free, riding bikes in the neighborhood and only summoned home by the dinner bell or sunset, seem to be gone. So too are the days of pick-up football games or baseball at the local sandlot.

However, I realize that while my kids aren’t having those kinds of childhood experiences I did, there are benefits.

This fall our 8-year-old son wants to try youth football, of the tackle sort. As parents we want our kids to try out things that interest them, but we had mixed feelings — nearly half of all parents today are opposed to youth football because of head injuries. While our football association offers both tackle and flag football at his level, we decided to let him go ahead and play tackle. Friends who had been through it advised it’s better to play any kind of football in a helmet, and we all know if play is done correctly it means contact. So we put the fears behind us and headed to Zappa’s for the gear. I guess in many ways, learning to play a sport equipped with the proper gear and in the care of coaches who are trained and understand safe practices is probably better than the pick-up games of the past that were often controlled by neighborhood bullies. And while we can help guide our kids in their decision-making, we can’t control what their interests are going to be.

Still, helicopter parenting can go too far. A friend, who recently visited from Atlanta where she is a human resources manager for a mid-sized company, has heard from her peers of parents asking to sit in on their adult children’s interviews, or calling their child’s boss to find out why they had a bad review or were written up for being late. It would seem any rational parent would know that micromanaging an adult child’s life and job is over the top. However, it’s a reminder to those of us still parenting younger children that we need to keep the hovering in check if we want them to grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults capable of making their own good decisions and having success.

– Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Top 5 at PressPubs.com: Week of July 26 – August 1 Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read the full versions of these most-visited stories

1. Public safety professionals - Representatives from local police, fire and sheriff’s departments conducted demonstrations in recognition of Public Safety Night.

White Bear Press > Featured + Mobile 2. Locals struggle with Lyme disease as misdiagnosis continues - A White Bear Lake restaurateur has learned to manage Lyme disease symptoms. Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 3. Broadway dancer returns to teach kids the ropes - Professional dancer is running photography business and teaching kids’ classes at Dance Tech in Forest Lake. Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 4. Bayport BBQ vandalized - Front of Bayport restaurant is vandalized during the night. Lowdown (SCV) > News + Mobile 5. Storm cleanup brought neighbors together Residents in a White Bear Township neighborhood pitch together to clean up debris and fallen trees after July 18 storm. White Bear Press > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

Student’s letter spurs dialogue regarding health of lakes Letters I receive from constituents are always interesting, especially correspondence from local youth.

A senior from Centennial High School, an avid fisherman, wrote urging action to protect Golden Lake so people can enjoy it today and into the future.

This led to questions of what residents might want to know about lakes in our area.

What is the water quality of our lakes? Is there measurable quality data available?

What are the trends?

Conversations with officials from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Anoka County Parks, and Rice Creek Watershed provided some answers to these questions.

Lakes all around the state are subject to layers of monitoring by state agencies to check for levels of mercury in fish (DNR) and nutrients in the water (MPCA).

Regarding mercury, the DNR’s study results in a fish consumption guide per lake which can be accessed at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ lakefind. If a lake exceeds state standards for mercury, the DNR advises on the frequency of eating fish, e.g., no more than once per week or once per month. While

LEGISLATOR LINGO

LINDA RUNBECK no advisories have been issued, Golden Lake slightly exceeds state standards for mercury while Centerville Lake, another popular fishing lake, does not.

As for nutrient levels, officials are mainly looking for levels of phosphorus and chlorophyll, along with a check for clarity. Samples are taken from each lake a total of 12 times over two years once each decade.

The result of MPCA’s study is a list of lakes that are “impaired,” i.e., having nutrient concentrations higher than state standards.

The agency offers no gradations of impairment (such as from mild to severe). The lake is either on the list or not. High concentrations of phosphorous, they told me, do relate to increased “algal abundance” which affects

the lake’s appeal for swimming and other recreational uses. (Note: this algae is not the toxic or hazardous type of algae bloom.) So, is “impairment” as far as swimming or fishing somewhat in the eye of the beholder?

An interesting side note on phosphorous: Minnesota banned phosphorus from fertilizers in 2007.

How much will the use of non-phosphorous fertilizers improve lake quality? We’ll begin to know as the next 10-year cycle of results begins coming in. Certainly, each lake has its own set of circumstances affecting phosphorous levels. Some are spring-fed; others receive inflow from ditches.

Others may be surrounded by roadways which produce run-off.

The Metropolitan Council is also studying lake quality. In conjunction with metro counties, they study 162 lakes with the help of 118 citizen volunteers who are trained in collecting and submitting water samples and field data. The Met Council’s results come in the form of an A-F grade for lake quality. The majority of Anoka County lakes were rated A, B or C for phosphorous and chlorophyll as well as clarity readings.

With four agencies studying the water quality of metro lakes, citizens can be assured that the subject is being fully addressed. Remediation to meet state standards will be the next area of discussion at state, county and city levels. Resources are critical when there are public safety aspects, such as with blue-green algae that produces algal toxins causing illness or in rare cases, death. Questions of cost/ benefit should be raised in the cases of phosphorous overloads which cause less desirability for recreational purposes. And revenue raised from such sources as the 3/8-cent sales tax for the Clean Water Legacy should be made available for locally impaired lakes.

It will be valuable to learn what MPCA’s lake quality studies at the ten-year interval will reveal. In the meantime, citizens are encouraged to continue practicing sound resource management while enjoying local lakes such as Golden, Centerville, Peltier, and Oneka.

— Rep. Linda Runbeck represents District 38A in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Enjoying a safe summer Kids all over the Twin Cities are enjoying our short summer months, but summer brings on some of the most dangerous activities and equipment when it comes to safety. The top 5 offenders are: Trampoline injuries: • Only one person at a time should jump on the trampoline, and children should be supervised.

• Do not allow jumpers to attempt somersaults • Make sure trampoline springs are covered with padding.

• Do not place the trampoline near trees or other structures.

• Only allow children 6 and older to jump on full-sized trampolines.

• Place an enclosure around the trampoline to prevent falls to the ground.

Lawn mowers: • Children should be at least 12 years old before they operate any lawn mower, and at least 16 years old for a ride-on mower.

• Children should never be passengers on ride-on mowers.

• Young children should be at a safe distance from the area you are mowing.

• Pick up stones, toys and debris from the lawn to prevent injuries from flying objects.

• Use a mower with a control that stops it from moving forward if the handle is released.

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DR. KURT BELK • Never pull backward or mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary – carefully look for others behind you when you do.

• Always wear eye and hearing protection.

Playground falls/ accidental strangulation: • Remind your child of basic playground rules, such as one person on the slide at a time, and no running in front of moving swings and teeter-totters.

• Make sure children know to slow down before getting off a swing and never walk near someone who is swinging.

• Don’t allow children to play on wet equipment.

• Parents: don’t go down the slide with your children.

Commonly a child’s tibia is fractured when his or her leg is pinned between the adult and the slide.

• Remove any necklaces, jewelry or drawstrings and hoods that may catch on playground equipment and cause injury.

• Children should wear proper footwear, and not be barefooted.

Swimming pool/ accidental drownings: • Teach children to swim.

Most children can learn to swim at about age 5 — but know that swimming lessons, or even knowing how to swim, won’t prevent a child from drowning.

• Don’t assume you’ll hear a child who’s in trouble in the water. Child drowning is a silent death, with no splashing to alert anyone that the child is in trouble.

• Invest in proper-fitting, Coast Guard-approved flotation devices (life vests) for your children.

Bike/skateboard/pedestrian accidents/head injuries: Scrapes, scratches and broken bones are common injuries for children riding bikes, skateboards, scooters and other equipment.

The injuries we worry most about are head injuries.

Bike helmets are a must for protecting riders of all ages. We also suggest knee and elbow padding for less experienced riders. Most importantly, do not allow children to ride bikes near heavy traffic areas.

Accidents happen, but knowing which activities are most dangerous is an important first step to prevention.

—Dr. Kurt Belk is medical director of The Urgency Room.

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Annual Safety Camp

quad communities ‘TAKE HEART ANOKA COUNTY’ CPR CLASS When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 Where: SBM Fire Station 3, 11920 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine Details: Class covers adult CPR. Free.

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INTRODUCTION TO FISHING When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Peltier Boat Launch Details: People of all ages can learn how to fish with a knowledgeable instructor.

Equipment provided; fishing license not required. $10, pre-registration required.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

CASCADE BAY WATER PARK FIELD TRIP When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 Where: Pick-up and drop-off at Rice Lake Elementary Details: Lino Lakes Parks and Rec. brings children entering 2nd grade-7th grade to a waterpark in Eagan. Bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel. $22, includes transportation, chaperones and admission. Register by July 30.

Contact: ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

LIGHTS, CAMERA, NATURE When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 – Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Children finishing grades 1-3 playact with nature using theater games, music and movement.

Campers explore different types of theatrical productions and produce their own show. $150.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

BACK TO THE 60’S EVENT When: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 11 Where: Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln St., Blaine Details: Blaine’s 50th Anniversary Committee hosts a Pig Roast, Games and music by the Rockin’ Hollywoods. Pig Roast served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5/person; tickets must be purchased in advance at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center or City Hall. Bring a lawn chair.

Contact: blaineevents.com/50

CIRCLE PINES MUSIC ON THE LAKE When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 West Golden Lake Rd. Circle Pines Details: Bend in the River Big Band performs.

Contact: ci.circle-pines.mn.us

LINO LAKES MOVIES IN THE PARK

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, August 8 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Go out for a night while the Y staff takes care of the kids.

Pizza, a movie, time in the gym and bounce house, art projects and games. $20/members; $30/nonmembers. For ages 2-10. Sign up early for a discount.

Contact: 651-259-2106 or Alissa. martinson@ymcatwincities.org

When: Movie begins at dusk, Thursday, Aug. 14 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: “UP”. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, refreshments. Also kicks-off Blue Heron Days.

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

BLUE HERON DAYS When: Aug. 14-16 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive Details: Annual Lino Lakes Community Festival includes carnival, parade, live music, medallion hunt, street dance, movie in the park, family picnic, business

neighborhoods nearby FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – ‘DESPICABLE ME’ When: 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 & Thursday, Aug. 6 Where: White Bear Township Theatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family films, rated PG, shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 651-653-3243 or mullerfamilytheatres.com

PINE TREE APPLE TENNIS CLASSIC When: Aug. 6-9 Where: Lifetime Fitness,

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4800 White Bear Parkway 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 MN. Contact: www. childrensmn.org/ptatc

JENIFER LECLAIR BOOK SIGNING When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 7 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author Jenifer LeClair will be signing copies of her Windjammer Mystery #4, ‘Apparition Island’.

Contact: 651-426-0918

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOURS When: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 8 & 22 Where: 4735 Lake Avenue Details: Visit the 1879 lakeside cottage – a true example of life during White Bear Lake’s resort era. $5/adults; $3/12 and under. WBLAHS members free. Reservations recommended.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

5K/10K PINE TREE RUN & KIDS’ FUN RUN When: 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 Where: Lifetime Fitness, 4800 White Bear Parkway Details: Chip-times, certified course around Birch Lake. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MN. Stay for tennis tournament and treats from Pine Tree Apple Orchard.

Contact: www. childrensmn.org/ptatc

Depts. And Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation.

Includes sessions on bike safety, fire safety, 911 procedure, water safety, personal safety, electrical safety, outdoor safety and first-aid. $20 registration includes lunch, snacks, helmet, shirt and giveaways.

WHEN: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13

WHERE: Centerville Elementary School

DETAILS: One-day camp for children entering 4th grade, sponsored by Centennial Fire District, Lexington Fire Dept., Lino lakes and Centennial Lakes Police

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

expo and art fair, and more.

Contact: blueherondays.org

Contact: 651-259-2121 or www. linolakesymca.org

NATURE CREATIONS

10TH ANNUAL SHAWN SILVERA MEMORIAL RUN

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Children ages 5+ and their grandparents will play together in nature and make a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Registration required; $20/ adult and child pair.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

YMCA SPLASH & DASH When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Swim/run event open to kids ages 5-12.

RIGHTS OF UNMARRIED FATHERS When: 5-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Unmarried fathers will learn about their rights and responsibilities and how to enforce them.

Discussion about legalities of parentage, custody, child support, parenting time and more led by local attorney Steven Coodin. No registration required.

Contact: 651-426-2042 or co.washington.mn.us

FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’ When: 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 & Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: White Bear Township Theatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family films, rated PG, shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 651-653-3243 or mullerfamilytheatres.com

‘PAUSE THAT REFRESHES’ SPEAKER EVENT When: Noon-1:30 Wednesday, Aug. 12 Where: North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, 2640 E. Seventh Ave., North St. Paul Details: Guest speaker is Steve Elliot, Director of the Minnesota Historical Society, who has a background in history preservation and community connections. $12 includes light lunch.

Contact: 651-748-2880

40TH ANNUAL VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS When: Aug. 13-16 Where: Primarily Community Park, 641 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights

When: 5K at 8 a.m.; Daisy Dash at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Lino Lakes City Offices/ YMCA Details: 5K run/walk in honor of fallen Lino Lakes officer Shawn Silvera. 50-yard Daisy Dash for kids 10 and under at 9 a.m. Part of 2015 Blue Heron Days Contact: www.blueherondays. org or www.shawnsilvera.org

GARDEN TOUR, CRAFT FAIR AND CORN FEED When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16

Details: Booya, medallion hunt, senior picnic, Lions Pig Roast, Magic Bounce Fun Zone, free old-fashioned games, kiddie parade, 10K, 5K, 1K run, bingo, car show, fireworks, Grande Parade.

Live music to feature Tim Mahoney Sat. night and The Last Ride Band on Sun. afternoon.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or www.cityvadnaisheights. com Spelmanstamma When: Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Immigrant Fiddle Fest featuring musical entertainment, dancing and food.

Contact: 651433-5053 or www. gammelgardenmuseum.org

THE STORY OF THE INLAND LAKES YACHTING ASSOCIATION When: 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Historian Tom Hodgson talks about the ILYA and its links to White Bear Lake.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.com

RAINGARDEN WORKSHOP When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Where: Vadnais Heights Fire Station, 3595 Arcade St. N., Vadnais Heights Details: Raingardens beautify a yard, provide habitat for native pollinators, and help stop polluted water from running into lakes, streams and wetlands.

Participants learn basics and how to install a raingarden on their property. Grant money may also be available for property owners within the VLAWMO watershed boundary.

Contact: 651-204-6074 or Kristine.jenson@vlawmo.org

Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Take a hayride to tour Kathy’s gardens, visit with artists and crafters, enjoy sweet corn, kettle corn and lemonade, visit the barnyard.

Contact: 651-780-1207 or www. waldochfarm.com

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

THEATER ACT HAPPY WORKSHOP When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Dr. Act Happy (Dr. Dale Anderson) gives a presentation with tips on how to help laughter make a dramatically positive impact on your life. For all ages; no registration required. Coffee and light snacks at 10 a.m.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

MUSIC ‘SPLATTER SISTERS’ CONCERT When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Free concert is part of Vadnais Heights Heritage Days.

Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

‘FREE AND EASY BAND’ CONCERT AND FIREWORKS When: 7-11 p.n.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Free concert is part of Vadnais Heights Heritage Days. Enjoy a fireworks display at dusk.

Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

‘WILDCAT COMBO BAND’ CONCERT When: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Free concert is part of Vadnais Heights Heritage Days.

Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS OPEN HOUSE When: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Aug. 11 & 25 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Meet the members, learn a new song, try harmonizing on a tag, and learn about Lake Country’s 47-year history in the White Bear Area.

Contact: 651-645-7222 or info@lakecountrychorus.org

POPS ON THE PORCH! When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Annual free concert on the lawn of the historic Fillebrown House.

Bring a picnic supper and lawn chair.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or www.whitebearhistory.org

ARTS EDNA IMM’S JOURNEY: FOR THE LOVE OF ART OPENING RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Lecture at 7 p.m.

Exhibit runs from Aug. 3Sept. 10 in the Ford Family Gallery.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

DUCT TAPE SCHOOL SUPPLIES When: 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Children ages 8-14 can get excited for school by creating a pencil puch and decorating a notebook and folder. $23/ member; $29/non-member.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

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