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Automotive faithful
Visitors to the annual Make Tracks to Living Faith Car Show check out some of the more than 100 vehicles on display in the parking lot at Living Faith Church in Circle Pines Saturday, July 29. The Participant Award was given to the 1936 Packard owned by Pete & Bev Mrozinski, the Spectator Award Winner went to the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 owned by Greg Crum, a 1953 Ford F100 received the Pastors Award and the Staff Award Winner was the 1937 Packard Convertible owned by Jack Stodola. See more photos on page 2.
CIRCLE PINES—Library patrons to the Centennial Library will soon have a little more than double the current space to browse the collection, grab a good book, work in small groups, access the computers, utilize their creativity and much more. The Anoka County Library (ACL) Board of Trustees has approved an expansion that will increase the library’s footprint from 6,300 square feet up to 13,500 square feet. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2018. “I am really excited about it. I think it is going to be a very welcoming, open space for people to be able to come and learn in a whole host of ways whether it is through books, access to computers, the open space or maker space. I think those are all different ways people can continue to learn because that is really what libraries are all about,” said Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. The current Centennial Library building opened in November 1985. In 2016, the Centennial Library had more than 95,000 visits and circulated more than 177,000 items. For over 10 years, numerous discussions have happened regarding the library’s expansion both in its current location, near City Hall, or moving to an acquired property that was purchased near I-35W in Lino Lakes near the Holiday Gas Station. “Things are changing so rapidly for libraries. At that point in time when we were having some of those initial discussions, it was thought that it was going to be a big regional library and having it visible from the freeway was important,” Sivarajah explained. She added the prime property could SEE LIBRARY EXPANSION, PAGE 3
Four-story building planned for Lovell site BY PAT ZEITNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LEXINGTON—A long-awaited improvement to the Lovell building and surrounding parking lot became a reality at the City Council meeting Aug. 3, when the council approved the sale of the parcel to Dominium Acquisition, LLC. Dominium Acquisition is a development company based in Plymouth with properties in 24 states accounting for more than 27,000 rental units. Most of their units are in Minnesota, with others in Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota.
Ryan Lunderby and Shaun Reinhardt of Dominium presented the City Council with a portfolio of community developments similar to what is planned for the Lexington site. The community named Mississippi View in Coon Rapids was showcased; they also developed and own Lakewood Apartments located at 705 Town Center Parkway in Lino Lakes. Lunderby said a 187-unit, four-story building with one floor of heated underground parking is planned for the Lexington site. “It will be 100 percent affordable to those that are earning 60 percent of the area median in-
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come. What we are planning right now is a 50-plus property,” he said. He went on to show some of the features of Dominium properties. “Solid wood cabinets, nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops, full appliance packages, washer and dryers in the apartment units. Some specifics about the development we are proposing here will follow a lot of those same characteristics. This is just an initial concept of how the site might lay out with this property in particular,” he said. Closing and demolition is not scheduled until October of next year.
When asked by the council when they anticipated construction completion and occupancy would begin, Lunderby said there was a lot of demand for senior communities. “Once we close on a property to break ground, it’s roughly a 12–14-month construction project. We would have fi rst occupancy maybe at the end of the second quarter of 2019. Coon Rapids fi rst opened the door Dec. 1. We were 100 percent leased on those 167 units by the fi rst week of March,” he said. SEE LOVELL, PAGE 9
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LIBRARY EXPANSION: Doubling in size while keeping same community feel FROM PAGE 1
be better utilized in another capacity, and the library really wanted to keep its campus feel. “We felt it was a wonderful campus to be a part of with the open space, City Hall, the community gardens, the playground and access to trails,” Anoka County Library Director Maggie Snow said. Despite the great campus, one thing is certain—The library needs more space. Centennial Branch Manager Mary Healy explained, “This community is definitely growing. If folks are ever here on a Tuesday morning, we have got story time, daycare, people using the computers and right now all of that is happening right at the front desk, so it is chaos. We are looking forward to expanding, rearranging our areas to best fit the needs for all of our different groups that utilize the library.” ACL Board President Dan Greensweig said, “(The library) is my favorite place on the planet. I have been coming here for 25 years. But it’s small, it’s hard to browse, hard to find space to spend the day.” Leo A. Daly was selected as the architect for the design of the expansion. Many of the details of the expansion's floor plan and design are still up in the air, as the library and architects want to gather community input on what residents would like to see at their local library. Some of the expansion’s features will include an expanded children’s space, more seating for adults and teens, a community meeting room that can be used after hours, areas for both individual and group work and more computers. “We are really trying to build with the flexibility, so that the spaces can be used for a lot of different purposes not only now, but as demographics and needs change over time, so we aren't going to be locked in and can adapt for years to come,” Greensweig said. Patrons will be able to more easily explore and browse the collection, as the shelves will be shorter and accessible to people of all ages and people with disabilities. In addition, the hope is to create a maker space where patrons can utilize their creativity and talents; the space could be utilized for a messy craft, a 3D-printer project or a cooking class. Another wish list item is an outdoor learning space/reading patio for patron enjoyment and educational opportunities. Snow feels the expansion will have a positive impact on the library. “I think it will be a nice place to gather, sit and relax with a little bit more elbow room,” she said. Greensweig added, “I’d like to see it as a place where people of all demographics and all ages have somewhere to come and interact with each other, but also serve as a place where people can focus on their interests and what they want to accomplish.” Sivarajah explained, “The library is a place for people to really learn more about the greater world and explore the dreams they have for the future.” The $3.5–$3.9-million-dollar project is estimated to take nine months during which the branch will be closed. The library will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 to share information on the expansion and gather community input. There will be another open house in the future but no date has been set. In the meantime, patrons can get more information online at www.anokacounty.us/3244/CentennialLibrary-Expansion. The library will also soon post a survey on its website as an additional way for patrons to share what they would like to see.
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The Centennial Library, located next to the Circle Pines City Hall, will undergo an expansion fall of 2018 to more than double its square footage. During the nine-month construction period, the library will be closed to patrons.
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Here is a draft floor plan of what the interior of the newly expanded library could look like. A few of the features include a maker space, expanded children's area and a community room that will be available for use by residents after hours.
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N THE JULY issue of Twin Cities Business, the editor Dale Kurschner makes a point of why Minnesota is the best place to live. He notes that no other state has as many significant top 10 ratings. For example, Minnesota is one of only 13 major metropolitan areas with five major sports teams—baseball, football, hockey, soccer and basketball. In a short time soccer will have its own stadium at the Allianz Field. This stadium is estimated now to cost $200 million with a 25 percent overrun from the original $160 million. Soccer is a world sport and that gives Minnesota an even bigger About the range of influence. Kurschner goes on to say that Town Minneapolis consistently ranks Gene Johnson among the top 10 best cities for live theater, as do New York and Boston, but only Minneapolis has more theater seats per capita than any other U.S. city after New York. Next summer, Lakeshore Players will have a new theater building completed with a new name: Hanifl Performing Arts Center - Home of Lakeshore Players Theatre and Children’s Performing Arts. This new facility, all on one floor with easy access, will provide opportunities for various events in music and has a perfect location right next to the Art Center on Highway 61 North. The Twin Cities ranks fi fth in Travel Leisure’s ‘America’s Best Cities for Foodies’ after Houston, Texas, Providence, Rhode Island, Kansas City, Missouri and Atlanta, Georgia. Minnesota also spends a lot on marine equipment with Minnesotans owning 809,000 boats, the second highest percentage of boats per capita in the country after Florida. Our own communities where the Press circulates have a wonderful series of lakes, parks and bike trails. Then, of course, we have the Minnesota State Fair get-together with the largest daily attendance in the nation. Kathy and I are getting ready for the Letterpress Museum to open again where we have the privilege of being co-publishers for the 12 days beginning Aug. 24 and continuing through Labor Day. Our plans are to be present at the morning shift which goes from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. Little did we realize that the letterpress process would also become an art form. Many people in the art and graphic design career paths are volunteering because of this interest in letterpress printing. I have a strong bias toward Dunwoody College of Technology. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I completed a presswork course there in the late 50s. It gave me a lot of confidence in the commercial printing department at Press Publications when it was located on the second floor of the Getty building, which by the way still exists at Third Street and Clark Avenue in downtown White Bear Lake. In Dunwoody’s summer news magazine, current president, Rich Wagner, Ph.D., says that the future is bright and Dunwoody graduates continue to be in high demand. In fact, by the time commencement arrived, 86 percent of the graduating class had already accepted employment offers. He goes on to say that he often hears employers say they always hire Dunwoody graduates first. It has a great reputation and deserves consideration if you are looking for a technical school. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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ast Legislative session and more recently in the news there has been a renewed discussion raised about the Met Council. People hear its name mentioned, but what is the Met Council and what does it do? The Metropolitan Council is the regional governmental agency and metropolitan planning organization serving the seven county Twin Cities region. It was were Movers and first created by the legislature in Shakers 1967 to address the growing Rhonda issues of septic Sivarajah tank wastewater contamination. Throughout the years the legislature has given it additional powers and expanded its role. The Met Council is not only involved with sewage and wastewater treatment but has expanded into public transportation, parks, affordable housing, water quality, review of local land use plans, transportation plans and more. The decisions made by the Met Council have a direct impact on your local townships, cities and counties, especially in regard to development and transportation. As a metropolitan planning
organization (a federally required transportation policy making organization which distributes federal transportation funds to the region), their makeup is unique in the country. The Met Council is the only Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the nation that is entirely appointed by the Governor. Everywhere else in the country local elected officials or directly elected individuals serve on the MPO so they are accountable to the citizens for the decisions they make. In Minnesota, the Met Council is accountable to a constituency of one—the Governor. In 2011 nonpartisan Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles recommended that “The Legislature should restructure the governance of the Metropolitan Council.” He stated that “maintaining an appointed Met Council would continue the Council’s accountability problems…Because council members are appointed by the governor, however they are not directly accountable to the public for (their) decisions.” Over the past several years, a broad, nonpartisan coalition of local elected officials from counties and cities have been meeting to try address some of the ongoing issues and concerns with the current governance of the Met Council. The coalition of cities and counties (Metropolitan
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QUAD AREA EVENTS SPECIAL OPS: STEM
When: Noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 9, 16, & 23 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for kids in grades 1-5. Contact: anokacounty library.org
Where: Centennial Middle School grounds, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: 5K run/walk celebrates empowerment and inspiration . $5; pre-register or register at event. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education
LINO LAKES PUPPET SHOWS IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 Where: Lino Park, CENTENNIAL LIBRARY 7850 Lake Dr. OPEN HOUSE Details: One-ofWhen: 5-7 p.m. a-kind free puppet Wednesday, Aug. 9 performances, crafts and Where: Centennial refreshments. Library, 100 Civic Contact: 651-982-2440 Heights Cir., Circle Pines or www.ci.lino-lakes. Details: Community mn.us members are invited to visit with library board members, staff and MUSIC ON THE LAKE architects and to provide When: 7-8:30 p.m. input about the new Thursday, Aug. 10 design for the library. Where: Golden Lake Contact: anokacounty Park, 67 West Golden library.org Lake Rd., Circle Pines Details: Free concert featuring Bend in the STAND UP River Big Band, playing PADDLE BOARDING big band music. When: 3-4:30 p.m. Contact: ci.circleWednesday, Aug. 9 pines.mn.us Where: Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St. Centerville FRIDAY EVENING Details: Short PADDLE instruction and a lot of When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, time on the water. $20/ Aug. 11 person; registration Where: Wargo Nature required. Ages 15+. Center, 7701 Main St., Contact: 763-324-3350; Lino Lakes anokacountyparks.com Details: Canoe or kayak on George Watch Lake. No experience YOGA STAND UP necessary and families PADDLE BOARDING welcome. $5/person; When: 6-7 p.m. registration required. Wednesday, Aug. 9 Contact: 763-324-3300; Where: Centerville anokacountyparks.com Beach, 7373 Main St. Centerville Details: Combine yoga FESTIVAL 5K and paddle boarding RUN/WALK to improve balance, When: 8 a.m. Saturday, coordination, endurance Aug. 12 and body strength. $20/ Where: St. Joseph of person; registration the Lakes, 171 Elm St., required and space Lino Lakes limited. Details: Pre-register Contact: 763-324-3350 or same day registration. or anokacountyparks. $30 after July 30. com Contact: 651-784-3015 or mystjoes.org
MORE THAN PINK 5K RUN
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 & 26
Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $25/non-Y members or $20/Y members; or see early bird pricing specials. Registration required. Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca
CAMPFIRE TALKS: RAPTORS
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve amphitheater, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Roaring campfi re, interactive activities and familyfriendly presentations. Free. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks. com
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Summer camp experience for adults includes exploring, survey of species diversity and typical camp activities. $30/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks. com
RICE CREEK PADDLING ADVENTURE
When: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Paddle 7 miles of the most scenic and wild sections of Rice Creek. Bring a boat or rent one. $20/ person includes shuttle. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks. com
3. Company installs public bridge to ease creek crossing. White Bear Press > News
When: 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 14 and 21 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stroll on the library lawn while reading a book, then go inside for a book-related craft. No registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacountylibrary. org
4. Putting boaters in their place. White Bear Press > News
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When: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach Details: Class covers cover basic strokes, boat safety, bracing and boat
WHERE: St. Joseph of the Lakes, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes
DETAILS: Two-day celebration begins at 5 p.m. Saturday night with a mass, live music by Java Soul and dance, pig roast, beer,
selection. $25/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
KAYAKING— THE NEXT LEVEL
When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 Where: Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Class designed for kayaker with some experience to learn skills such as wet exits and entries, draw and sweet strokes, bracing and more. $25/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks. com
LINO LAKES MOVIES IN THE PARK
When: Dusk Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Free showing of “Sing,”, rated PG. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, refreshments. Contact: www.ci.linolakes.mn.us
BLUE HERON DAYS
When: Aug. 18-20 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr. and throughout Lino Lakes Details: Street dance, parade, inflatables, kiddie carnival, petting zoo, family picnic, movie in the park, Quad Chamber business expo and art fair. Contact: www. blueherondays.org
wine and soda, hula hoop contest and more, followed by fi reworks. Sunday activities include famous chicken dinner, food, games, entertainment, raffle and silent auction.
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THE OFFICER SHAWN SILVERA ROTARY RUN
through August Where: Centerville When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Lake in Centerville Details: Members Aug. 19 of all ages perform Where: Lino Lakes waterskiing tricks. Club YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. also performs at summer Details: 5K run/walk festivals throughout the in honor of fallen Lino state. Lakes officer Shawn Contact: 651-983-0161 Silvera. Part of Blue Heron Days Contact: www. LEXINGTON blueherondays.org or FARMERS MARKET www.shawnsilvera.org When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through YMCA SPLASH & DASH Oct. 4 Where: Lovell When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Building parking lot, Aug. 19 4175 Lovell Rd. Where: Lino Lakes Details: Vendors offer YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. a variety of items such Details: Fun run and as fresh local produce, duathlon swim event preserves, breads, crafts, open to kids ages 5-12. flowers and more. Contact: 651-259-2121 Contact: 763-784-2792 or www.linolakesymca. or ci.lexington.mn.us org
GARDEN TOUR, CRAFT FAIR AND CORN FEED
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20 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
Ongoing BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘A WALK IN THE GARDEN’ EDUCATIONAL SERIES When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover Details: Master Gardeners teach classes on gardening topics including ‘Monarch Butterflies’ on Aug. 9. Contact: 763-3243495 or anokamaster gardeners.org
CONCERT IN THE COMMONS When: 7 p.m.
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Details: Run/walk to 2017 SOLAR ECLIPSE raise funds for the Amer- VIEWING PARTY ican Cancer Society. When: Noon-2:30 p.m. Contact: www.relay. Monday, Aug. 21 acsevents.org Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest SUMMERFEST When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Lake Details: Watch NASA’s Aug. 19 Where: St. Mary of the live stream coverage of the total solar eclipse Lake Church, Frassati as is passes through ball field, 4690 Bald select areas of the Eagle Ave., White Bear U.S., or experience the Lake partial eclipse in real Details: Community outdoor concert features time. Crafts, snacks and eclipse glasses available, Martin Zellar of the as supplies last. Gear Daddies and Gary Contact: 651-275-7300 LaRue and his Rat Pack or washcolib.org Band. $15; kids 14 and under free. Contact: 651-429-7771 or stmarys-wbl.org
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DETAILS: 6th Annual event to bring awareness and help prevent
Wednesday, Aug. 9 Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Open-air concert features The R-Factor on Aug. 9. Bring blanket or chair. Concessions. Contact: 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov
5TH ANNUAL HUGO LIONS COMMUNITY SCRAMBLE
When: 7 a.m. registration and putting contest; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start Sunday, Aug. 13 Where: Oneka Ridge Golf Course, 5610 120th St. N., White Bear Lake Details: Fundraiser for the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network includes greens fee, cart, field events, gift, $100 gift card for Travis Mathew apparel, dinner and a drink at the American Legion. $80/person. Contact: 651-429-0700 or 651-336-2613
NORTHERN LIGHTS PADDLE, YOGA AND MUSIC FEST
When: Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake Details: Day at the beach for all ages. Activities include SUP yoga, 10K, 5K, 1.5K and relay races. Brazilian jazz music, farmers market, craft vendors, food and beer tent noon-2 p.m. See website for full schedule. Contact: ci.forest-lake. mn.us
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX NIGHT AT THE HOT ROD & VINTAGE MUSEUM SERIES CAR SHOW When: 5:30 p.m. When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 16 & 30; Sept. 13 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities. Contact: discover stillwater.com
VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS
When: Aug. 17-20 Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights Details: Events include a medallion hunt, movie in the park, photo contest, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children’s games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fi reworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fi re departments, and more. Contact: 651-204-6000 or www.cityvadnais heights.com
Thursday, Aug. 17 Where: Anoka County Historical Society, 2135 Third Ave. N., Anoka Details: Monthly event includes catered dinner, behind the scenes tours and special artifact displays. Tickets $50; benefits ACHS. Registration required. Contact: anokacounty history.org
VALLEY CONCERT WINDS
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 Where: Pioneer Park Bandshell, 515 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Stillwaterbased community band performs a free outdoor concert titled ‘A Taste of America’. Rain location is St. Croix Prep. Contact: jdecaro@ stcroixprep.org or kmanley@stcroixprep. org
KICKOFF: SHOREVIEW FRIDAY NIGHT FLIX
When: 8 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 18 & 25 Where: Haffeman Pavilion, behind Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. POPS ON THE PORCH Details: Bring When: 6:30 p.m. blankets and popcorn Thursday, Aug. 17 and watch a familyWhere: Fillebrown friendly movie. House, 4735 Lake Ave., Contact: 651-490-4750 White Bear Lake or shoreviewcommunity Details: Annual free concert by the Moonlight center.com Serenaders on the lawn of the historic FilleRELAY FOR LIFE brown House. Bring a OF FOREST LAKE picnic supper and lawn When: Noon-midnight, chair. Saturday, Aug. 19 Contact: 651-407-5327 Where: Lakeside or www.whitebear Memorial Park, 1408 history.org Lake St. S., Forest Lake
When: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1270 Hammond Rd., White Bear Township Details: Performances by up and coming local musicians and bands. four stages with all music genres, local merchants and food trucks. Open to all ages; tickets $12-15. Contact: eventbrite. com
KIDS-MAKESCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 & Sept. 9 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-16 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists. $40; registration required. Contact: 651-257-6668 or kidsmakesculpture@ franconia.org
FOREST LAKE AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE AND EAA YOUNG EAGLES EVENT
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 Where: Forest Lake Airport, 220 Lake St. N. Details: Get up close to planes and helicopters and meet local pilots, police officers and fi refighters at this free family event. Free airplane rides for kids 8-17 with registration at event. Food and beverages served by the Forest Lake Lions Club. Contact: forestlake airport.org
ARTS IN THE PARK/ FARMERS MARKET, FOREST LAKE
When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays; Arts in the park, through Aug. 29; Farmers Market only continues through Sept. 26 Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmers market Contact: 651-209-9723 or www.forestlakeparks. net
SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 12; 3-6 p.m. Sept. 19-Oct. 24 Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment Contact: www. shoreviewcommunity center.com
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 30- October Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake. org
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS
When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning June 11 through Aug. 27 Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www. skiotters.com
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW
When: 3-6 p.m. Sundays in August Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. N. Stillwater Details: Enjoy music at the Gasthaus. Contact; 651-439-7128 or www.gasthaus bavarianhunter.com
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Cougar players, boosters tee it up to raise funds
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Tim Ornell, a member of Centennial’s 2004 state champion hockey team, made his opening drive, watched by his father, Jim, one of his teammates.
The Centennial boys hockey team and boosters hosted their 21st annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 5 at Chomonix Golf Course with 80 players teeing it up, including 22 current team members. Tim Ornell, a member of the top line
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Cougar hockey players bunched together in the front row of a group photo of all participants.
of the Cougars’ 2004 state champion team, was featured guest speaker after the dinner. Current coach Ritch Menne spoke to the group prior to shot-gun start at 1 p.m. This year’s event had some extra excitement because the Cougars have
been invited to participate in Hockey Day Minnesota 2018 next January 20 in St. Cloud. The first place team, shooting 11 under par, was Bob Clauson, Pete Coenen, Matt O'Hara and Mike O'Hara. Tying for second place at 10-un-
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Ritch Menne, Cougar hockey coach, and his seventh-grade son Sam were teammates in the tournament.
der-par was the team of Bryce Fuller, Jon Brand, Scott Everson and Jason Pass, and the team of Tom Jennrich, Andrew Edwards, Kevin Kelly and John Pruess. The event was chaired by Heather and Jeff Francis and had 30 volunteers.
Cougar cubs work on football skills
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Centennial football coaches and players, in conjunction with Community Education, hosted 275 kids in grades two through six in Cougar Football Camp, as they’ve done for over 20 years, for four days last week. In these photos from left, Ryan Koob and Jake Pierson led the kids in a passing drill, Alex Grone engaged in some horseplay with them and Michael Diggins addressed an attentive group. Cougar coach Mike Diggins said: “The purpose of the camp is to better football skills in the youth players and to have fun playing the game of football.” The event also serves as a football fundraiser.
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Cougars will play in Hockey Day 2018 The Centennial Cougars boys hockey team will be one of the featured high school teams in Hockey Day Minnesota this coming season. The Cougars will duel Moorhead on Jan. 20 in St. Cloud, televised on Fox Sports North. “This is a big opportunity and will be a lot of fun for everyone,” stated the Centennial Youth Hockey Association on its website. “It is going to take lots of planning and teamwork to get our whole city involved in supporting our JV and Varsity teams for the event. Let's show Minnesota how Cougar Nation rolls. There will be lots of information coming out soon.” The lineup includes St. Cloud vs. St. Cloud Cathedral at 10 a.m., St. Cloud State vs. Minnesota-Duluth women at 1 p.m., Centennial vs. Moorhead at 4:30 p.m., St. Cloud State vs. Minnesota State-Mankato men at 5 p.m. and the Wild vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 8 p.m.
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Real-life adventure room coming to Lexington BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LEXINGTON—Residents of Lexington and neighboring communities will have a new source of entertainment this fall. Brilliance Gaming & Adventure Rooms, LLC plans to open its doors sometime in September. Around three years ago, Robert Hank and his wife Beth, of Brooklyn Center, tried out an escape room (also known as an adventure room) for the fi rst time. “We really enjoyed them a lot. Anytime we saw a new one open, we got a group together to go try them out,” Robert said. Robert is a freelance math teacher at the University of Minnesota and Beth is a math teacher at a private high school in Plymouth. The two have a passion for solving problems and mastering puzzles. “We both enjoy playing games. We grew up playing video games and we both enjoys board games. I had always wanted to start my own business and this seemed like a fun way to combine something I enjoy doing with starting a business,” he said. “Every time we have gone to them (adventure rooms) they have been in Minneapolis, St. Paul or somewhere in the south metro and there isn't a single one of them in northern suburbs.” When the space opened up in Lexington Town Square near the Dunn Brothers, Robert felt it was a great fit not only due to its proximity to I-35W, but also because the layout of the space would work great for the business. Escape/adventure rooms are relatively new to Minnesota. The concept
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Robert and his wife Beth Hank, who have always enjoyed solving problems and playing games, can’t wait to create a problem/game for visitors to solve at their new business Brilliance Gaming & Adventure Rooms, LLC, which will open its doors in Lexington in September.
started in China and Japan, moved to Europe, the west coast of the United States and made its way to Minnesota around three years ago. Some escape rooms are set up to be just that, something you have to escape from: in a traditional room, you are locked
inside and have to find your way out before something happens such as a zombie chasing you or a bomb going off. Brilliance Gaming will be a different concept completely. Rather than being a scary experience, people will
try to solve a riddle or puzzle within in a certain amount of time, and not be locked in the room. “For our fi rst room, you will try to undercover a discovery a scientist made in his laboratory and you have an hour to do it,” Robert explained. The room is designed for groups of four to 10 people for all ages. However, Robert said the main demographic for adventure rooms are people in their 20s and 30s. Adventure rooms are often popular for birthday parties, friend gatherings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and can also serve as a team building experience for companies. The general price is around $25$30/per person with reduced rates for large groups. Robert said the business will also do promotions online with sites such as Groupon for a reduced rate around $12-$14 per person for people to check it out. “It is a way to get that same feeling of exploring and problem solving in a more social way,” Robert explained. “It is a fun group activity that requires some problem solving and communication skills.” Brilliance Gaming & Adventure Rooms is located at 9378 Lexington Avenue. The business does not have a website setup at this time, but can be found on Facebook at www.facebook. com/BrillianceGamingAdventures/. “People should give it a try. It is definitely different. A lot of people find after they have tried it once that they want to try other ones,” Robert said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Campfire talks
Rice Creek Paddling Adventure
Kayaking – the next level!
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host a campfire talk at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main Street, Centerville. Join a naturalist for campfire talks at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground. Programs are on Saturday evenings and include a roaring campfire, interactive activities and presentations enjoyable for the whole family. The talks are free. Participants should meet at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground amphitheater.
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host Rice Creek paddling adventure from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main Street, Centerville. Participants will paddle seven miles along the most scenic and wild sections of Rice Creek. Participants can bring their own boat, or rent one. Space and boats are limited and advance registration is required. The event is for ages 15 and up and cost is $20/person. Boat rental is $20/boat.
Anoka County Parks and Recreation will host Kayaking—The Next Level from 5 to 7p.m. Aug. 15 at Centerville Beach, 7373 Main Street, Centerville. The second (but still introductory) level kayaking class is designed for the kayaker with some previous paddling experience. Participants will learn a variety of second level skills including wet exits and entries, draw and sweet strokes, bracing and more. Kayaks will be available for use. The class is for ages 15 and up and advance registra-
tion is required. Cost is $ 25/ person. To register or for more information, call 763-324-3350 or visit anokacountyparks. com.
Officer Shawn Silver Rotary Run adds new event The 12th annual Officer Shawn Silvery Rotary Run will be Aug. 19, during Blue Heron Days in Lino Lakes. This event includes a certified, chip-timed 5K run with a Public Safety Challenge competition. This year there will be a new event, a Daisy Dash Family 2K, for participants to walk,
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES • Heard from Ryan Lunderby and Shaun Reinhardt of Dominium Acquisition regarding their plans for the Lovell Building property. They presented the council with a powerpoint of comparable developments, and • Heard from Fire Chief Gary Grote regarding the 2016 were available to answer questions. Read the full Fire/Rescue annual report. The department brought on Captain Todd Messer, with a wealth of experience, story in this week’s Quad Community Press. The council ultimately approved a purchase agreeeducation and knowledge to help support the leaderment with Dominium Acquisition, LLC, for the sale ship team and mentor firefighters. He is also active of the Lovell Building and 4.39 acres. with Fridley and Brooklyn Park Fire Departments. Among the many recognitions in the department • Heard from James Lehnhoff and Shelly Eldridge of were those for Mike Maleski, firefighter of the year, Ehlers, regarding information on the $1,320,000 Tax and Jeffery Geiger, Chiefs Coin, for making 60 perAbatements Bond, and a powerpoint explanation of cent of the year’s fire and medical calls. Firefighter Tax Increment Financing (TIF), regarding the proScott Parenteau was hired in 2016. posed sale of the Lovell Building. The department answered 200 calls, 153 of them • Noted the change of the Planning & Zoning Commismedical, and operated 12 percent under budget at sion meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8 has been resched$149,337. Grote said they applied for various grants uled to Tuesday, Aug. 15. Anoka County is holding during the year, and they received $3,600 for training an open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 15 at City from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training. Hall for further discussion of the 2018 Lake Drive imThe department was involved in several communiprovement, Planning & Zoning will follow at 7 p.m. ty and outreach events, and will be combining events into the Fall Festival this year. The department made • Approved the sale of $1,320,000 General Obligation charitable contributions of more than $67,000 to area Improvement and Tax Abatement Bonds. entities such as the Fall Festival, Centennial Lakes • Approved the hiring of Heather Boser, firefighter, at Little League and the Centennial Food Shelf. $11 per hour. Grote made special mention of the employees who work the pull tab booths, bingo, meat raffles and auxThe next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. iliary members for their time and efforts to support Thursday, Aug. 17, at City Hall. the fire department. The council thanked the fire Pat Zeitner department for a good job. The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Aug. 3 meeting:
run or roll together. Proceeds from the event will be given to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorers Scholarship Fund, Minnesota Concerns of Police Servitors and Centennial High School STRIVE Scholarships. The 5K will begin at 8 a.m., Daisy Dash Family 2K at 9 a.m. and the Y Slash & Dash Duathlon at 9:30 a.m. Costs range from $25 to$10 per participant, depending on the race and it is cheaper if participants pre-register by Aug. 16. For more information, or to register, visit www.shawn silvera.org.
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The council approved the sale wholeheartedly. “I think we’re very lucky to have Dominium here,” said Council Member Diane Harris. Lunderby informed the council Dominium is a local company that’s been around for 45 years. They are a long-term owner of their communities, holding onto their properties for more than 20 years. “We are going to be in your community for a long time and take care of problems,” he said. Mayor Mark Kurth approves of the development. “I think it’s outstanding for our city. I think this is going to do nothing but potentially generate other interest in further construction,” he said. Further information on Dominium Acquisition, LLC can be found at www.dominium apartments.com
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Centennial grads create second-generation friendships abroad BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES—40 years ago Lino Lakes resident Kevin Fitzpatrick, Chain of Lakes Rotary Club president, traveled to Nagasaki, Japan, as a Rotary exchange student. Little did he know that all these years later, two of his children would have a similar experience by meeting his classmates and their children and form second generation friendships. Kevin’s daughter Kyra, who is a 2017 Centennial grad, made the trip in June. Kevin’s son Brock, a 2015 Centennial grad, took the trip last year. Although Kevin has now been to Japan several times, he made his first trip there as a Rotary exchange student when he was a senior at White Bear Mariner High School. During his 11-month trip he stayed with five different host families and attended school at Nagasaki Minami South. “I wanted my kids to see what I saw, feel what I felt, meet the people I met and their kids and learn about their culture,” Kevin said. Over the past 40 years Kevin and his host families and classmates have stayed in close contact. Every year they send each other letters, post cards, Christmas cards and various gifts to stay in touch. Now thanks to the Internet, the group has stayed in touch much more easily through a Facebook group. Both Kyra and Brock were a bit apprehensive about the trip at first, but their nerves were quickly put to ease when they were welcomed with nothing but kindness by people who felt like a second family. “They were all really welcoming. They were so excited to meet me. People I didn’t even know I was going to meet would give me gifts,” Kyra recalled. Kyra added at one point her host mom wanted to make her feel at home so she looked up how to cook an American breakfast and surprised her. Brock said, “They were so happy to meet me. They were so genuine and all had smiles all the time. They made me feel as comfortable as possible and they did everything they could to make me feel at home.” During their trips, Kyra and Brock
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Kevin Fitzpatrick and his daughter Kyra walk over the Megane bridge, or Spectacles Bridge, over the Nakashima River, which was built in Nagasaki in 1624 by a Japanese monk.
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Kyra Fitzpatrick pictured in her Kimono with her dad's friends Kyon and Sayumi. Kevin said it took three people around 1 ½ hours to get Kyra ready in her Kimono.
Brock Fitzpatrick at the Temple of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) meaning “Deer Garden Temple”, which is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.
learned all about the Japanese culture while visiting temples and shrines, national parks, hot springs, making pottery, attending tea ceremonies and of course trying out the food. Although Brock loved the food, Kyra wasn’t a fan. “My favorite thing was seeing all the nature,” Kyra said. Kyra’s favorite part
of the trip was visiting Mount Inasa (Inasayama), which is a 333-meter high mountain close to Nagasaki’s city center. “The view was insane at nighttime,” she recalled. Brock really enjoyed his time at Glover Garden, built for Thomas Glover who was a successful Scottish merchant who settled in Nagasaki
and built a western-style house and flower garden. “It was probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. It was incredible. I am not a huge picture taker, but I think I took hundreds of pictures,” he said. One thing Kyra was surprised by was how seriously the Japanese take their kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, which means “thing to wear.” Kyra got the full experience. “They take the process more seriously than I ever imagined in my life. It took hours,” she said. Kevin added it took three people about 1½ hours to get Kyra fully dressed with hair and make-up complete. In addition, Kevin estimates the kimono she wore was valued at $20,000. The two siblings both feel they learned more about another culture and had a once in a lifetime experience. “I learned there is so much more to a culture than where you live. It really opened me up to new experiences that you can’t get anywhere else,” Kyra explained. “I think there is a lot we can learn as a country for them, about the way they treat each other.” Brock said, “I’ve always wanted to travel, but this gave me that extra motivation to get up and see the world and not be so small minded like a lot of people are. It gave me a new look at how other people live.” Brock added the trip matured him and gave him a deeper appreciation for things. As far as future travels go, Kyra hopes to study abroad while in college, somewhere other than Japan; Brock hopes to not only return to Japan, but explore other destinations; and Kevin hopes to go back to Japan with his wife Pamela in three years to celebrate their 60th birthdays, a big deal in Japan. Kevin added next summer the family hopes to return the favor and have his classmates’ children stay in their home to get the US experience. Kyra will attend the University of Minnesota this fall to pursue finance. Brock will be a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is studying microbiology. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
County gives preliminary feedback on Lake Drive improvement BY PAT ZEITNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LEXINGTON—Representatives from Anoka County attended a City Council workshop July 20 to present feedback from the open house held at City Hall on May 23, and further revisions of the 2018 Lake Drive improvement. Joe MacPherson, assistant county engineer, explained most of the proposed changes presented at the open house will remain as drafted. Residents giving feedback gave mostly favorable comments on the improvements from
the intersection at Griggs Road northeast to the strip mall housing Grace Point Family Dentistry. Creating a four-way intersection at Griggs Road with emergency vehicles having access to control the lights when needed was a welcomed improvement for residents. The intersection proposed in front of the State Farm office has been removed and the existing intersection at Woodland Road will be improved. The proposed changes to the intersections at Restwood Road and Albert Avenue drew so much op-
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John and Bernice Bautch, of Lexington, center, discuss the proposed intersection improvements near Albert Avenue and Restwood Road with county engineers Jason Orcutt, left, and Joe MacPherson.
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“Originally we were going to close the Albert connections to Lake Drive. Those are going to stay open. We heard a lot of comments at the open house. We heard several concerns, not only from residents, but also from the business district. They saw a huge desire to have Restwood Road remain at its current location (accessing Lake Drive).” Restwood Road was proposed to be cut off from Lake Drive and drivers would turn left or right
onto a service road to reach it. “We’ve taken in the comments. It’s a tricky situation. We feel it’d probably be best to keep Restwood where it’s at,” he continued. Lexington resident John Bautch expressed his frustration on the current setup of the intersection at Albert Avenue and Lake Drive. He noted houses on both the north and south sides of Lake Drive have headlights in their windows constantly, but only the houses on the south side seemed to be addressed. Bautch, a member of the Lexington Planning & Zoning Commission, expressed concern firetrucks are having difficulty navigating the curvature at Albert Avenue, and the amount of traffic on Albert Avenue in general. “All the traffic that comes down our street, (it’s) almost like a main highway,” he stated. His wife Bernice spoke up to tell MacPherson, “You’re going to make a turn into
your own driveway, and you have got people behind you honking (because) they don’t want to slow down.” After further discussion, MacPherson told the Bautch’s he would conduct a traffic count on Albert Avenue for further consideration. He stated they have counts on all county roads that may be a couple years old. “People will take the easiest route,” he said. Council member Diane Harris injected a moment of comic relief by suggesting they install a roundabout. MacPherson reminded the council that the project is funded, but the window is closing for them to get bids out and schedules started for the best costs. “We have to get the city’s blessing, that’s what we’re looking for,” he said. The county will hold another open house at City Hall 4:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 and would like to have a finished plan by Oct. 1.
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Quad community hosts Night to Unite parties
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McGruff visited a Night to Unite party in a Lino Lakes neighborhood Tuesday, Aug. 1.
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Lino Lakes Sgt. Mike Rumpsa chats with little firefighter Alec Peterson, 2.
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Centennial Lakes Community Service Officer Jennifer Grubbs and Reserve Officer Josh Posterick have fun with some photo-booth props.
Fifth-grader Layton LeClair, of Lino Lakes, went for a ride in a squad car. Layton's mother Shari said the officers worked really hard to include her son in the nights festivities.
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its July 24 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included a peddler license for the following businesses: The Window Store, Excel Exteriors, Polar Builders, Inc. and Turco. The council also approved meeting minutes from the July 5 work session and closed session along with a special event permit and temporary on-sale liquor permit for American Legion Post 566 during Blue Heron Days. • Approved the sale of a 1995 Ford
Custom Fire Rescue Pumper (Engine 11) to the Ellsburg Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) in the amount of $33,500. When Lino Lakes created its own fi re department, the city approved the purchase of the engine from the city of Woodbury in the amount of $15,000. After the purchase, the department upgraded the engine’s emergency lighting and added Lino Lakes and OSHA compliant graphics for a total investment of $28,386. The proceeds of the sale will be
placed in the fi re apparatus replacement fund. • Approved the development agreement and fi nal plat for the Saddle Club third addition. The Saddle Club is a planned unit development residential subdivision located south of Birch Street and Old Birch Street. The preliminary plat is 39 acres and consists of 55 single-family lots. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the fi nal plat at its April 12 meeting and recommended the council’s approval.
The Saddle Club was originally proposed to be completed in two phases, but will now be completed in four (eight lots in phase three and two more lots in phase four). The total number of lots has not changed. The connection of Fox Road should be completed by next July. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers recovered a stolen vehicle in the area of Main Street and 21st Avenue in Centerville July 27. Officers were notified by dispatch and the driver of the vehicle was arrested. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the area of Lovell Road and Hamline Avenue in Lexington July 31. The officers verbally warned the driver. • Officers were dispatched to the 7300 block of Peltier Circle in Centerville July 30 on report of burglary. Officers arrived on scene and took pictures of the incident. Police are currently awaiting more information from the reporting party regarding what items were taken. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a property damage accident involving two vehicles in the area of 20th Avenue and Ash Street July 25. There was moderate damage to both vehicles and no injuries were reported; both vehicles were driven from the scene. • Officers were dispatched to a fuel spill in the 6200 block of Holly Drive July 25. Lino Lakes Fire responded and handled the incident. • An officer took a report of a theft from motor vehicle in the 6400 block of Tomahawk Trail. July 26. Evidence was collected and the investigation is ongoing.
• An officer received a report of identity theft from someone in the 7100 block of Gray Heron Drive July 26. An unknown suspect used the victim’s account information to purchase several hundred dollars in gift cards. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 6900 block of I-35E July 27. The 26-year-old driver was subsequently arrested for a second degree DWI and multiple other offenses including giving a peace officer a false name speeding and operating a motor vehicle after suspension/ revocation/cancellation. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation in the 2200 block of Main Street July 27. The adult male passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant and booked at the Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to a report of a theft involving an employee at a business in the 6500 block of Ware Road July 27. The investigation is pending. • An officer was requested to assist the DNR in the 7500 block of Main Street July 27. The officer arrived and stood by while the conservation officers dealt with several parties that were fishing without a license. • Officers were dispatched to a physical domestic in the 30 block of Palomino Lane July 27. Officers subsequently arrested and adult female for domestic assault. • Officers responded to an alarm at a business in the 700 block of Main Street July 28. Officers located two adult females and an adult male, who
were arrested for second-degree burglary. • Officer made a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the 200 block of Ash Street July 28. An adult male was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI and booked at Anoka County Jail. • An officer stopped a 25-year-old male for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street July 29. The male was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI and driving without a license. • Officers were dispatched to a report of a physical altercation between neighbors with one party injured in the 8000 block of 4th Avenue July 29. One male was transported to the hospital and the investigation is ongoing. • Officer was dispatched to a report of a vehicle shot by a paintball gun in the 1200 block of Birch Street July 30. The officer searched the area and was unable to locate any suspects. There was minor damage to the vehicle. • Officers were requested to assist on perimeter after a Dakota County vehicle pursuit in which the suspects crashed and fled on foot in the area of I-35W and County Road H2 in White Bear Township July 30. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speed in the 1000 block of Main Street July 30. The driver was cited for speed, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
STUDENT NEWS na Cum Laude; Jennifer Dobias of Lino Lakes, BA-exercise science, Cum Laude. North Dakota State University: Ryan Brown (BACC), John Cassidy (BBA), Joseph Gromek (BSA), Kathleen Kittridge (MS), Justine Sternke (BSN Magna Cum Laude) and Michael Vanguilder (BSCE), all of Lino Lakes.
The following students graduated from a college or university in the spring of 2017: College of St. Scholastica: Brandon Kending of Lino Lakes, BA-Management. Rochester Institute of Technology, Sonjay Sivarajah of Lino Lakes, BS-criminal justice. Simpson College: Susan Alt of Lino Lakes, BA-psychology and Spanish, Mag-
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NASA ambassador shares how to view upcoming solar eclipse BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER THE LOWDOWN EDITOR
Eyes up, protective glasses on — this summer, Minnesotans will get a chance to see a partial eclipse of the sun. On Aug. 21, the moon’s rotation around the earth will place it directly between the sun and the earth, blocking out sunlight in certain parts of the country in the middle of the day. To help local families prepare for the eclipse and other amazing space phenomena, NASA Ambassador Chris Mick presented “Celestial Events of 2017” at Hardwood Creek Library 6–7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. The path of the eclipse will not pass directly over Minnesota, but Mick said the moon will block out about 83 percent of the sun. “There are ways to observe it with the safety-rated glasses, but (the in the direct path of the eclipse) the effect will be more dynamic,” he said. “The light really shifts. It’s happening at midday, but it will be like twilight or evening for the minute or two it’s happening.” Solar eclipses occur more frequently than most people believe, according to NASA. Typically there is an eclipse every 18 months or so, but it is not visible in all parts of the world, making the phenomenon seem more rare than it is. The last solar eclipse visible from the U.S. took place in 2012. This event was an annular eclipse, meaning that the moon was positioned further away from the earth and did not completely block out the sunlight. Unlike the 2012 event, the 2017 eclipse will be total. The next total eclipse visible from the U.S. will take place in 2024. In Minnesota, the eclipse will begin at about 11:45 a.m., and will peak at about 1 p.m. After that, it will wane until around 2 p.m. Those who want to view the eclipse will need specialized glasses to protect their eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. Viewers in areas with total coverage will be able to take their glasses off during the peak of the event, when sun rays are completely blocked, but Minnesotans who want to watch will need to keep their protective eyewear on. Protective glasses will be available to attendees of the Aug. 21 library event. “You can’t use sunglasses; you can’t use welder’s goggles,” Mick said. “If they’re not the right density, it’ll cause eye damage. Some people are giving them out for free, or you can buy them for a dollar or two.” Unfortunately, the glasses are too dark to be used for any purpose other than viewing the sun. Mick also touched on other cosmic events of 2017, such as the Perseid meteor shower that occurs every August, as well as opportunities to view Venus and the International Space Station. He explained a few different ways of viewing and identifying space phenomena, including binoculars, telescopes and smartphone apps. On the day of the eclipse, Mick will be with a few other space enthusiasts at the
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NASA Ambassador Chris Mick offers the northeast metro tips on how to view the solar eclipse Aug. 21.
Science Museum of Minnesota, which will host a viewing party. In addition to being a NASA ambassador, Mick runs the nonprofit program Space St. Croix in Hudson, Wisconsin. Mick first became interested in space at a young age, living near NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. His father was a former pilot who ran an air school, and took him to see wind tunnel tests at the research center. He went to space camp as a kid and dreamed of being an astronaut, but his dreams were dashed when he grew several inches too tall to qualify. He worked instead as an educator, and moved to Hudson in 2003, where he noticed there was no aerospace industry or planetarium anywhere nearby. “It dawned on me when STEM became a buzzword there could be a program I could offer, that could get kids excited about kids in STEM, so I developed that and took it around to (local school) principals,” he said. The Hudson schools enjoyed his program, and now incorporate it into the regular curriculum for all third graders in the district. It started with outer space topics, but has expanded to include aeronautics, meteorology and other subjects. Mick enjoys explaining space to kids using examples they might recognize from their everyday experiences: sticking your hand out the car window is a great illustration of wind resistance, for instance. Space St. Croix also offers training for teachers who want further education on these topics. Learn more about Space St. Croix at www.spacestcroix. org, and more details about the eclipse at https://eclipse.gsfc. nasa.gov/eclipse.html. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
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A solar eclipse is caused when the moon’s rotation around the earth places it directly between the sun and the earth, blocking out sunlight.
WHERE TO VIEW THE 2017 ECLIPSE: ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE MONDAY, AUG. 21. Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Eclipse-themed activities and projects, NASA experts and free glasses, along with eclipse-viewing on the terrace. Included with price of admission. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake 12–2:30 p.m. Watch a NASA livestream or view the partial eclipse in real time. Space crafts, snacks and a limited number of safety glasses will be provided. Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville 12:30–1:30 p.m. Viewing party appropriate for all ages. Northtown Library, 711 County Hwy 10 Frontage Rd., Blaine 12–8 p.m. Solar activities and a viewing of the eclipse at noon. Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Lake 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Viewing glasses cost $1 each.