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“The House We Sheltered In” and “The Masks We Wore: A Pandemic Picture Book” written by Freeman NG, is a dual-volume children’s book illustrated by 13 artists. Two of these illustrators are locals — Annie Kuhn from Marine on St. Croix and Sara Nintzel from Blaine.

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Blue Heron Days is set to kick off Thursday, Aug. 17 and will run through Sunday, Aug. 20 in Lino Lakes. The community festival will feature a Food Truck & Fun Festival, the grand parade, the Waldoch Farm Corn Feed and more. See the special insert inside this week’s issue for more information.

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Rice Creek Covenant Church merges locations with Gloryhouse International Church Rice Creek Covenant Church, a local Evangelical church in Lino Lakes, will merge with Gloryhouse International Church, a fellowship currently located in Wayzata that is mostly composed of people of African descent. Gloryhouse also has missions based in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.

Since 2018, Rice Creek Covenant Church has sought ways to use their

church building more effectively and to leave a positive, lasting effect on the community.

“Our mission is very basic,” said Rice Creek Covenant Church Pastor Toni Schwabe. “Love God and love others.”

Dave Abrahamson, a leader at the Rice Creek Church, first heard of Gloryhouse after meeting pastor George Ata-Baah. The two kept in contact to share their musical talent

Gloryhouse International Church leadership and Rice Creek Covenant Church Council members during a meeting to discuss joining the two churches together. From left to right: Pastor George and Florence Ata-Baah, Tom Brandt, Pastor Toni Schwabe, Jeremy, Jenny Sherer, and Nancy Olen.

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RICE CREEK: Kicks off services with Gloryhouse during services and special holiday events at both churches.

The plan to merge the two churches began when Tom Brandt, drummer and Church Council Chair, reached out to Gloryhouse International Church after hearing their need for another location from Dave Abrahamson.

After meeting with Gloryhouse Church members, the Rice Creek Covenant Church made plans to host both church services at their Lino Lakes location beginning on Aug. 6.

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separate services and Bible study times on Sundays, but will join together for coffee and mingling in between. Members of both churches are welcome to attend either service.

Rice Creek Covenant Church will continue to host events like picnics, barbecues, and musical performances where both fellowships are welcome to join.

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Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 West Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines Details: Fun run for walkers and runners of all abilities supports the Centennial High School Cross Country program.

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POPS ON THE PORCH When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake

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GOLDEN LAKE GALLOP When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12

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houses, pony rides, touch-a-truck, food trucks, parade, corn feed. See schedule of events online.

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SOLAR DYEING When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701

Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Food trucks, Minnesota Sings vocal competition at 6 p.m., car show, cheer performance, robotics demo.

CAMPFIRE TALKS When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes

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ONGOING EVENTS CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July

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CENTENNIAL FOOD TRUCK & FUN FESTIVAL When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399

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In Vino Veritas: Couple opens wine bar next door

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Take a break from your phone, make real-life connections and sip some wine at In Vino Veritas, Shoreview’s new intimate wine bar.

Cory Morrison remembers the moment he knew he wanted to create In Vino Veritas.

It was Halloween night and he was at a small wine bar in Sauk Rapids with his wife Farzana. Farzana looked at Cory and said, “I could see us doing this.”

“That’s all I needed,” Cory said.

Cory says he and his wife Farzana stumbled into the wine bar business.

Cory was in the Navy and is a former electrician who never saw that as his passion, but he always knew it would pay the bills. But the dream of a wine bar has always been there for Cory. He always wanted to run his own business and at twenty-five, he wanted to start a bar in Amery, Wisconsin but did not have the money available for a down payment.

Farzana worked for 22 years in corporate America as a program manager and submitted her resignation just days after the wine bar’s opening.

The couple feels blessed to run their business in Shoreview, an “amazing” city where all the other

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In Vino Verita owners Cory and Farzana Morrison. business owners came together and supported the couple during their opening process.

The couple felt particularly welcomed by Doug McCulloh, the owner of the Winkin Rooster restaurant across the street who is one of the business owners who has helped without being asked.

“Shoreview is all about local owned,” Cory said.

“They’re all about supporting their own, and I feel blessed to be in this area.”

Farzana was able to put her creativity to work when designing the relaxed atmosphere of the bar.

In Latin, the phrase “In Vino Veritas” means “In wine, there is truth”.

“The whole vibe and inspiration of this place is that we want to get to the truth,” Farzana said.

Farzana believes that the couple is trying to get away from the online culture existing in today’s society and would like their customers to have truthful, meaningful, face-to-face conversations inside of the bar. The couple hopes people can get turn off their phones and get the “truth” rather than the false reality that exists online.

“COVID really screwed up communication with people. People don’t get out there and shake hands anymore. They don’t say hi. They just keep their head down, texting on their phone,” Cory said. “Personal communication between people is what I wanted when I started this.”

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Inflation is slowing

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he Feds just raised interest rates a quarter percent, hoping to get inflation under 3%. The side effects are rippling through the economy. There are some signs that food prices are coming down. However, not gasoline, dining out, and perhaps most important of all, not mortgage costs which have doubled. There are no immediate signs of declining.

Financial experts, lenders and real estate people tell us we should not spend more than 30% of our annual income on housing costs.

Higher interest rates have a big effect on the cost of your next home if you are planning to buy. For example, in the metro area if you were going to buy a $400,000 home and the mortgage interest was 3%, that would cost you $1,686 per month and your income would have to be at least $67,440.

About the Now the interest is at 6%. That would bring the monthly payment to $2,398 and your Town income would have to be over $95,920.

A big issue before you make a decision.

Gene Johnson There is a shortage of homes on the market and the prices have gone up rather dramatically after the COVID crisis and inflation factors. What are young people who want to buy a home supposed to do? If you are single, you may continue to live with your parents. If you are married, maybe there is an apartment in your parent’s or a friend’s basement. Some singles are joining together with others, sometimes four or five, to rent a home.

I have also learned of some apartments and condos with as low as 500 square feet that are available to rent or lease.

It has been a dream for many to own a home because they grow in value. With inflation getting under control, I have talked to so-called experts and they tell me prices are not going down. They will still creep up with the short supply. Many home sales find the prices being bid up $10,000 and $20,000 more than the asking price just because of shortage and demand.

As a result, people aren’t willing to sell. They are staying where they are. When interest rates go back down, that may be another story.

Caught in coin counting

The other day I took my piggy bank to US Bank where they have a coin counting machine available. There was a sign indicating it was out of order so I inquired when it might be repaired. They said a part was ordered, but they weren’t sure.

I innocently asked what happened to it and the staff member said you just won’t believe what we find people are trying to run through the machine. They said it’s not only odd coins, but recently they had teeth caught in it. I never thought of a piggy bank as a place to save teeth. I didn’t know what they meant by this, whether it was a gold-filled one or a child’s tooth that they hadn’t put under their pillow for a reward. I had to try another bank.

Showboat Relocated

I’m sure many of you, like Kathy and I, remember the Minnesota Centennial Showboat docked at St. Paul’s Harriet Island where the University of Minnesota theater group put on productions during the summers. It was fun to go there, the plays were good, and it made for a wonderful evening on the Mississippi River.

A couple weeks ago when we were in Winona with our daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Chuck, they took us up the Mississippi River to just below lock 5 where the old showboat is moored at a Wisconsin docking facility. It’s just sitting there.

What happened? Well, the U of M theater was able to get a new showboat in December, 2000. The partnership would be with the city of St. Paul Riverfront Development, the Padelford Packet Boat Co. and the University of Minnesota. The construction began the following spring in Greenville, Mississippi. The new showboat arrived at Harriet Island on April 17, 2002. The final curtain call was in the 2016 summer season.

The William A. Thompson Dredge Museum hoped to raise enough money to purchase the old showboat and Dave Belz and Bob Harris set out to raise funds to buy the boat and transport it from St. Paul to Winona.

The plan was to have it moored at the new updated Levee Park in Winona and it would be a venue for area arts, culture and events. The showboat arrived in Winona in 2019 and it looks like not enough money was raised to utilize it for that intent. Therefore, it continues to be idled below lock and dam 5. I cannot confirm, but it’s estimated that it cost them $60,000 to purchase it and have it delivered to Winona. Maybe someone will come along and help bring the old showboat back to life.

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Legislature takes historic action

ith the 2023 legislative session completed, I’m proud of the historic action we took to make Minnesota the best state to live, work, and raise a family. For the first time in a decade, we ended the gridlock and started addressing problems Minnesotans have been facing for years. My votes for better schools, responsible tax relief, public safety, Legislator mental health, environmental Lingo safeguards, Heather and human rights were Gustafson based on thousands of conversations I had with members of our community over the past two years.

When you send your children back to the classroom this fall, they’ll return to a school with more funding than ever before, have access to robust mental health services, and every student will get a breakfast and a lunch at school – no questions asked. As Vice Chair of the Senate Education Finance Committee, I focused on providing schools with the resources they need to serve our students. Our education budget provides stability for

school budgets, increases aid for school safety, addresses the opportunity gap, and makes a historic investment in reading and literacy programs. The school districts in our area will receive a combined $60.7 million dollar increase in funding over the next two years.

We also took major action to prevent crime and improve community safety. I chief authored the $300 milliondollar public safety package that supports the needs of every city, county, and Tribal nation in Minnesota. My bill secured over $13 million for Anoka, Ramsey, and Washington counties, and a combined $3.76 million for the cities in our district, including White Bear Township. This law also maintains local control so local governments will decide how best to use the money.

Additionally, we delivered sensible gun safety laws by creating extreme risk protection orders and expanding background checks.

I’m also proud to report several of my bills concerning domestic abuse and sexual assault passed with bipartisan support.

Our conservation work was also successful. We ensured a safer and healthier environment, preventing further PFAS pollution and expanding renewable energy.

I also secured $13.5 million dollars for a new Lino Lakes

water treatment center that will improve access to clean water for our residents.

Our caregivers are in crisis, and we responded to support them, too. At $1.35 billion, our Human Services budget is Minnesota’s largest ever investment in the caregiving industry. $889 million will address personnel shortages, while $556.1 million will help people receive care while staying in their homes. Family members who perform care can now be compensated financially. Another $400 million is provided to help nursing homes cover skyrocketing costs.

I promised to put money back in the pockets of our families too, and that’s what we did. We lowered the cost of living for the average family by $2,375 and put tax dollars back into our communities. In fact, thanks to my work on the tax bill, 85% of Minnesotans now get relief from Social Security income tax. This year, I also introduced legislation to provide tax relief to small businesses, and I look forward to advancing that bill next year.

If you need assistance or want to share your views with me, reach out: sen.heather. gustafson@senate.mn.

Senator Heather Gustafson represents Minnesota Senate District 36.

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Witnesses to the Kingdom of Heaven

Many voting laws that were passed as part of Minnesota’s historic voting legislation are now in effect. The measures include expanding access to voting and clarify existing language around campaigning near polling places.

The new laws, include, but are not limited to: • Expanding the right to be absent from work to vote any time during the 46-day absentee voting period, in addition to on election day; • Extending the deadline for all absentee and mail ballots to be returned to 8 p.m. on election day; and, • Allowing voters to sign in electronically when e-poll books are used.

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o many people understand the Kingdom of Heaven to be where we go after we die. But did you know it is both in the here and now AND after we die. Jesus does what he can to explain the kingdom of heaven many times to his disciples to make sure they understand, but even now as modern-day disciples, we don’t always know what the Kingdom of heaven looks like!

When I asked people what The Kingdom of Heaven is like, some of my answers included; a family reunion where long lost loved ones greet one another, or the feeling of holding your baby for the first time, or driving through a neighborhood and waving at those you pass.

These all make us, perhaps, feel all warm and fuzzy.

Pastor’s But what if we don’t know what the kingdom of heaven is Ponderings REALLY like? Dear friends…

Mollie Dvorak there is no need to have it all figured out to understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like, because we get to experience what the Kingdom of Heaven is like in the here and now.

The Kingdom of Heaven is like, the simple gestures of kindness and generosity we see among the chaos. The Kingdom of Heaven is likeloving your neighbor and reminding them they are not lost or forgotten but remembered and so loved! The Kingdom of Heaven is like seeing people trying to do the right thing, learning and becoming aware of their gifts and figuring out how to share them in this messy, confusing, and broken world.

May we remain observant to the many ways we are witness to the Kingdom of Heaven this month… And even if it takes a few times, or a lot of times, seeing it in action in order for it to sink in, that’s ok… there is grace for that!

in the coming year, that will improve the voting experiences across the state making us a leader in elections administration for years to come.”

In addition, language clarifying the existing prohibition on campaigning near polling places will take effect. The law will prohibit wearing, exhibiting, or distributing any item that displays: • the name, likeness, logo, or slogan of a candidate who appears on the ballot; • the number, title, subject, slogan, or logo of a ballot question that appears on the ballot; or, • the name, logo, or slogan of a political party represented by a candidate on the ballot.

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Lyngblmsten in Lino Lakes is looking for volunteers. The senior living facility will host a new volunteer information session from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at its campus located at 6070 Blanchard Boulevard. This is a drop-in event, where people can learn about volunteering at Lyngblomsten’s new Lino Lake campus or its Como Park campus in St. Paul. iPads will be available for people to fill out applications online if they’d like to.

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Several significant election laws that were passed in the 2023 legislative session have already gone into effect in Minnesota.

These include the restoration of the right to vote for those with felony convictions who are not currently incarcerated; pre-registration for 16-and-17year-olds; and, protections for election workers from threats and harassment.

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PICTURE BOOK: Blaine author, illustrator finishing 3rd book to make children’s books when I grew up. While I do not recall my specific age or the book which inspired it, I do know the exact moment the idea lodged itself in my soul. I was browsing through books in the elementary school library when I spied an old favorite. I pulled the book off the shelf and paged through, lovingly. Then I closed the cover and held the book tightly in my hands, feeling filled with emotion and gratitude toward the author. I said to myself, “Someday I’m going to make a book for kids that will touch someone’s life the way this book has touched mine.” I don’t know if I’ve achieved that yet, but that’s what motivates me.

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very creative family. My dad had been an art teacher when I was young, and my mom was also highly creative, always crocheting, sewing, taking ceramics classes and more. At college, I found myself pulled in the direction of art, so I followed my heart. I majored in art and minored in creative writing. I then bounced around creatively. I worked as a freelance artist, costume designer, art store manager, and more before I found myself wanting to write again. So, I got an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. I then spent ten years teaching creative writing, composition, and literature courses at the college level. I also own Red Bridge Editorial, an editing and ghostwriting service, and I have ten years of experience working at independent children’s bookstores. I have poetry, essays, reviews and illustrations published in books and magazines in the U.S. A: (Sara Nintzel) Creativity and Art have always been a big part of my life. I’ve enjoyed drawing since I was a kid and always loved children’s books. My Mom and I would take many trips to the library, and I remember studying the illustrations in the new books. I went to school for Fashion Design and currently design kids clothing for a large retailer.

Q: What drew you to being an illustrator?

A: (Annie Kuhn) I have known

since childhood that I wanted

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vision was to capture the diverse experience of the pandemic by having a diverse array of illustration styles. I loved this idea! We had a global shared experience, but it looked a bit different in each home or region. So, he reached out to hundreds of illustrators, and I was one of the lucky few who got to sign onto this project. As I was one of the last to sign on, I created four illustrations for the book over a period of about six months. And I was amazed at how smoothly everything ran, thanks to Freeman’s awesome management skills! What message do you hope to leave with the people that read your book? That there were some positives during this incredibly challenging experience. So many people worked so hard to help make the best of a situation.

Maybe gratitude is the message.

A: (Sara Nintzel) As a mom of two young boys, during the pandemic we spent much of our time at home and coming Q: Do you plan to participate in any up with ways to stay busy. My future projects? artwork was inspired by them A: (Sara Nintzel) Yes, I’d like to. I washing the dishes, this is recently attended the Society something that would keep their of Children’s Writers and attention for quite some time.

Illustrators Conference in St. They loved it! We also made a lot Paul and it was great meeting of window and chalk artwork so many people passionate as a way to spread some cheer about writing and illustrating which shows up in a couple of children’s books. Also, I’m my illustrations. finishing my third book, “Wonderful Being: Positive Affirmations for Kids,” with Q: How long did it take? How was it illustrated forest animals, to working with 13 other artists? launch in fall 2023.

A: (Annie Kuhn) This is a unique project. While picture books More information can be found sometimes have writing or about “A Pandemic Picture Book” illustration “teams,” they are on the website pandemicpb.com. often pairs of friends or family members, such as Diane and Merrina O’Malley Leo Dillon, a husband and wife illustration duo. Freeman’s

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports jurisdiction. The officer collected the necessary The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the information and entered the temporary license as the following incidents: following incidents: • Officers were dispatched July 26 to the 3900 block being stolen. Investigation is ongoing.

• An officer arrested an adult female July 25 for an of Restwood Road for a lift assist.

• Officers responded July 27 to a report of a fight outstanding warrant at her residence on the 200 • Officers were dispatched July 26 to the 800 block in progress between two males on the 400 block block of Apple Lane. The female was booked at of Civic Heights for a medical incident. The of 62nd Street. Officers spoke with parties jail. victim was transported to the hospital. involved and determined the conflict began as • An officer responded July 25 to a suspicious • Officers were dispatched July 27 to the 1700 block a civil disagreement but escalated to a physical activity report on the 800 block of Oak Lane. of Peltier Lake Drive on a report of a missing altercation. The incident is under investigation.

The officer documented the information and juvenile. The child was found in the 1800 block of • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation told involved parties to call 911 if the incident Main Street. and the driver was found to be impaired on the occurred again.

• Police responded July 27 to a domestic escort 7700 block of Main Street. The driver was later • A community service officer responded July 25 request on Restwood Road. charged with a moving violation and 4th degree to a report of an aggressive dog on the 6700 block • Community Service Officers were contacted DWI. of Redwood Avenue. The community service regarding a lost passport on Edgewood Road.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop July 28 on a officer spoke with the owner of the involved dogs • Police on July 28 located three juveniles out past vehicle for multiple traffic violations on the regarding city ordinances for dangerous dogs and curfew on the 9300 block of Hamline Avenue.

220 block of Main Street. The male driver was dogs at large.

Parents were contacted and the juveniles were arrested for DWI and later booked at the Anoka • A delayed gas drive-off on the 7000 block of 21st picked up.

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Avenue South July 25 was reported.

• Police were called July 28 to the 3800 block of • An officer handled an identity theft case July 28 • An officer was dispatched July 25 to a hit and run Restwood Road on a report of suspicious activity. on the 300 block of Thomas Street. The officer motor vehicle property damage crash on the 500 Upon arrival, police learned individuals were investigated and learned the unknown suspect block of Apollo Drive. The officer documented the looking for a lost ring. likely resides in another state. The investigation incident and the parties involved were provided • Police responded in Circle Pines for a report of a is ongoing. with a case number. The investigation is ongoing. domestic escort.

• Officers responded July 29 to a report of a possible • A community service officer observed July 26 a • Officers were dispatched July 28 to the 200 block impaired driver on Interstate 35W. The vehicle semi with its hazard lights on, blocking part of of Twilite Terrace for a suspicious person report. was located and officers conducted a traffic stop. the roadway on the 1800 block of Ash Street. The • Officers spoke to juveniles July 29 about a curfew The male driver was arrested and booked for 3rd community service officer provided emergency ordinance in the 9000 block of North Highway. degree DWI. lights, until the vehicle was moved to a safer • Officers July 30 noted a suspicious vehicle in the • Officers responded July 30 to a report of a parking spot.

50 block of West Golden Lake Road. suspicious male following two juvenile females on • A community service officer responded to a • Police July 30 mediated a dispute between the 600 block of Apollo Drive. The officers located report of an injured coyote on the 6400 block of roommates in the 3800 block of Patriot Lane. and stopped the male and questioned his behavior 20th Avenue July 26. The coyote was dispatched • Police July 30 took a report of a civil dispute in towards the juveniles. Based on the information, and disposed of. the 1800 block of Main Street. the officers determined no crime had been • An officer responded July 26 to the report of • Officers responded July 31 to a report of committed. smoke coming from a wooded area behind a trespassing in the 9100 block of South Highway • An officer responded July 31 to a residence on the residence on the 1400 block of Woodland Drive.

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Blue Heron Days boasts something for everyone Blue Heron Days will be celebrated in Lino Lakes this year Aug.17 through 20. This annual celebration includes many different festivities that are sure to be fun for the whole family.

The first day will be on Thursday, Aug. 17 and there will be a Food Truck & Fun Festival hosted

by Centennial Community Education. The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. at Centennial Middle School, located at 399 Elm Street. Foods will range from tacos to donuts and even Vietnamese cuisine.

There will also be a car show, and karaoke hosted

by Minnesota Sings, where vocalists get the opportunity to advance to a statewide competition.

Centennial Cheer will also make an appearance at 5 p.m.

On Friday Aug. 18, there will be a free open swim as well as other activities at the Rookery Activity Center, located at 7690 Village Drive. The “Super Mario Movie” will also air in the Rookery gym (time to be determined). Throughout the day, there will be a chalk art contest, bouncy house, pony rides, bubble blowing contest, an obstacle course, Touch-a-Truck, face painting and activities with Endurance Fitness.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, a parade will be held at 11am. The route will go down Lake Drive, starting at Market Place Drive and ending at James Street.

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Dorothy Radermacher, 72, has been selected to be the Blue Heron Days Grand Marshal. She has been an important member of the Lino Lakes community for many years, and is a former executive director of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce.

Since working in the service industry for several years and caring for her family tirelessly, she has learned to value community and connection with others.

“I grew up in a family that’s very much into community,” Radermacher said. “And what that means to me is volunteering and working together for the greater good.”

Although Radermacher is retired, she still works to contribute positively to the Lino Lakes community and help the state’s veterans. She participates in the chamber and spends much of her time working for nonprofits like the Centerville Lions and the Freedom Fishing Foundation amongst others.

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Name of TIF Districts

TIF 1-10 Panattoni

TIF 1-12 Clearwater Creek Business Park Project

TIF 1-11 Woods Edge Proj

TIF 1-5 Cottage Homesteads

TIF 1-13 Lyngblomsten Senior Housing Project

Current net tax capacity

$

238,972

$

416,925

$

390,401

$

49,960

$

12,701

Original net tax capacity

$

15,869

$

17,710

$

21,416

$

128

$

12,701

Captured net tax capacity

$

223,103

$

399,215

$

368,985

$

49,832

$

0

Principal and interest payments due in 2023

$

0

$

0

$

178,546

$

0

$

0

Tax increment received in 2022

$

135,057

$

382,521

$

214,438

$

52,186

$

0

Tax increment expended in 2022 Month and year of first tax increment receipt ( MM / YYYY ) 7 Date of required decertification 1984( MM / DD / YYYY)

$

131,792

$

2,966

$

179,528

$

447,538

$

0

7 / 2005

7 / 2006

6 / 2018

7 / 1997

7 / 2022

12/31/2023

12/31/2031

12/31/2026

12/31/2022

12/31/2047

Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Hannah Lynch, City of Lino Lakes Finance Director, 600 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes, MN 55014; hlynch@linolakes.us; (651) 982-2405 Additional district may beon obtained from: Publishedinformation one time inregarding the Quadeach Community Press August 8, 2023.

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Jackie Rehbein-Manthey was nearing 400 wins as Centennial volleyball coach and coming off a state tournament season, but decided in late spring that it was time to step down.

“I’ll miss the camaraderie with the other fall sports coaches, and their support and advice throughout the years,” said Rehbein-Manthey.

Her resignation means someone else will coach two daughters who will soon be on varsity. “I won’t be far from the gym,” she said, “and look forward to supporting the program as a parent.”

With her full-time job at 3M, things were getting a bit hectic during volleyball seasons.

“Lots going on with work, and my focus needs to be there,” she explained. “It wouldn’t be fair to the volleyball program for me not to be able to dedicate the team and energy it deserves. There are lots of hours put into coaching that go beyond the hours spent in the gym.”

The new coach is Nicole Christensen. (See below).

Rehbein-Manthey coached the Cougars for 20 seasons. She posted

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Jackie Rehbein-Manthey, at far right, and her team were all smiles after winning the fifthplace match against Chaska at state in 2022, which was her 380th and final win.

a 380-185-1 record and took three teams to state, in 2009, 2010 and 2022.

Last fall, her Cougars won Section 7AAA, lost in the first round at state, then won twice to take home the fifthplace trophy, giving the coach what turned out to be a great season to quit on.

Christensen is new Cougar volleyball coach Nicole Christensen, a volleyball coach for 17 of her 34 years at levels from U12 through college, will take over the Centennial Cougar team this fall.

“I’m very CONTRIBUTED excited to be Nicole Christensen joining this successful program,and to continue to build on the already strong foundation,” Christensen said. “My heart lies in youth development, and I can’t wait to share my passion with this community.”

Christensen was hired by Activities Director Matt St. Martin to replace the retiring Jackie Rehbein-Manthey.

“Nicole Christensen brings a wealth of coaching experience with her, but more importantly, her coaching philosophy aligns with the Centennial School District vision and mission,” said St. Martin.

At her native Forest Lake High School, Christensen was the “B” squad coach and later varsity assistant over a nine-year period. She also coached 12U through 18U in their volleyball association and served as the group’s coaching advisor. The last two years, she was an assistant at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. She started her coaching career in club volleyball at Norwood Young America while in college.

At Forest Lake, Christensen set the career record for digs during three years as the Ranger volleyball team’s libero.

She was also an Alpine Skier and a golfer, in which she qualified for the state tournament. At Gustavus Adolphus, she was a member of the golf team.

Asked about highlights, RehbeinManthey cited the outstanding support from the district, community and families through the years. She added that it was always stimulating to compete in “one of the toughest conferences in the state (Northwest Suburban)”, which helped them finish

the season so strongly last year.

Asked if there’s anything she won’t miss, she said, “The part I won’t miss is going through tryouts and possibly having to cut players from the team.

That was always the hardest thing to do every year. I think any coach will tell you the same thing.”

Rehbein-Manthey, who played volleyball and basketball two years each at Mankato State, was 28, newly married, and eager to lead a program when then-activities director Bruce Hegseth gave her a shot. “I am so thankful that he gave me the opportunity,” she said.

Her daughters Chase and McKenna are going into ninth and tenth grade, respectively. “They were raised in the gym,” she mused. “It has been an adjustment for me to drop them off at practice, and not walk in to join them.”

It was late in the school year that she informed Matt St. Martin, activities director, about her decision.

“Not ideal,” she said, “but I’m so excited they were able to find a strong coach in Nicole. She will be able to bring in new ideas and energy to the program.”

Kids get taste of Cougar football

A youngster makes a tumbling catch at the camp, cheered by Cougar players in the background.

Kids waited their turn to pass the football with Maverick Harper looking on.

Dozens of future Centennial Cougars got a preview of the varsity football experience and a chance to hone their skills at the annual Cougar Youth Football Camp held Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 1-2. The camp was directed by Jeramie Burgoon, a member of the Centennial football staff, with drills supervised by juniors and seniors on the 2023 team. ”The youth camp is well attended,” said head coach Mike Diggins, “and a fun time for the younger kids to be instructed by the high school players.”

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