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Night to Unite

Word on the Street Local residents share what they think about climate change, Cecil the lion, Planned Parenthood, oil resources and an emissions tax. Read what they have to say on page 2.

The Stories Hugo coalition attempts to allow Minneapolis/ St. Paul to speak with one voice on water issues. After a 22-year absence, Blues Traveler performs concert at Running Aces. Page 3

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New ATV Laws New legal definition of ATV’s to go into effect after current registrations expire. See story on Page 3.

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Community Briefs Miss Lino Lakes to be crowned on August 16th.

Support Centennial Students with backpack drive. Bend in the River to perform at Golden Lake Park summer concert. See all briefs on page 5.

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Tuesday night, August 4, the community gathered together in their respective neighborhoods for Night to Unite. Local emergency response departments and public officials were out and about visiting the many block parties around the Quad area. The Centennial Fire department sprayed kids with the fire hoses and helped them try on fire gear. One local block party even collected backpacks for Centennial students.

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Train conductor Karen Edwards describes her experience in the train industry and reveals a number of terms from the industry lingo.

Ambassadors Erin Davis, Asha Sivarajah and Tori Dobias after the rose ceremony.

This past weekend, Asha Sivarajah, was named as the Ambassador to represent the City of Lino Lakes at the Minneapolis Aquatennial in 2016. In a brief ceremony she was awarded a white rose to indicate she was the Ambassador to move on to Aquatennial. Asha is the daughter of Ran and Rhonda Sivarajah of Lino Lakes.

Weather Tidbits

Week of August 12-18, 2015 Weather tidbit: August 19, 2010: Several tornadoes hit the Metro area.

One hit just south of Downtown Mpls near the Mpls Convention Center, and another touched down in Cottage Grove.

Officer will not face charges

Elwoods now open

Year Ago this week: August 16-17, heavy rains soak the state. Hampton (Dakota Co.) totaled 5.56”.

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By: Emma Theis Staff Reporter The new restaurant and bar located on 7997 Lake Drive in Lino Lakes officially opened last

weekend. Called Elwoods after the iconic Blues Brothers musical duo, the unique eatery offers craft beers, wine, sandwiches, flatbread melts, chopped salads, and more. The rustic wood bar, jukebox and retro arcade games

add to the relaxed atmosphere and take guests on a one-of-akind eating and drinking experience. Be sure to stop in. Take-out is available. Hours are 11a.m.11p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11a.m.-8p.m. on Sundays.

LINO LAKES — The officer facing possible second-degree murder charges will not be indicted, according to an Aug. 5 press release issued by the Anoka County attorney’s office.

Based on evidence that included the testimony of 15 witnesses, a grand jury decided not to indict Sgt. William Owens regarding the shooting death of Sam Holmes in Fridley on May 8.

The incident occurred on I-694 when Owens was working a night-time DWI saturation sweep.

The officer stopped the vehicle Holmes was driving for speeding and at-

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Coalition may provide unified voice on water issues

By Debra Neutkens Regional Editor HUGO — The city once again hosted a Northeast Metro Water Summit last month, the third this year.

City Administrator Bryan Bear told congregated city leaders, Watershed District, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Metropolitan Council representatives, that the deeper he's gone into water discussions, the more he realizes the difficulty in keeping up with the moving pieces.

"What this group has tried to do is provide a forum for communities and agencies that represent the northeast metro to talk about water. It seems water will shape this region more than we previously thought," Bear said.

At the two previous summits, discussion centered on White Bear Lake and the lawsuit settlement agreement between the DNR and the White Bear Lake Restoration Association. "Entities in this room are impacted by that agreement," Bear pointed out, "as discussion centers on changing water supplies from ground to river and the ramifications of that switchover."

Over the last 12 months, the "tone" from the DNR and Met Council regarding the shift in water supply seems to have evolved, Bear observed.

"There is a lot more listening and more involvement in conversation with communities. I appreciate that," he said. "We hope the change in tone remains that way.

"There is less pressure on this idea that we are going

to convert to a regional surface water supply system by plugging into the Mississippi River. That was the impression a lot of us got that it was coming whether we liked it or not. Now it seems the Met Council, at least, wants to keep those decisions more local."

Met Council representative Sam Paske told the group the agency is not trying to take over the metro's water supply. "It always comes up. There is no expectation of that even being possible," he said.

Hugo also shared its water conservation efforts with the other cities attending the summit.

"One of the big discussions with the DNR and Met Council through this settlement process is the desire to use surface water," Bear continued. "We all pump water out of the ground. Ways to use more surface water and less groundwater is a primary objective and we have looked at ways to do that."

The city administrator mentioned the Waters Edge reuse project that will pump surface water from area retention ponds for irrigation. More than 1,100 homes use 45 million gallons per year to irrigate, Bear said.

"The homeowners association has a $120,000 water bill so there is incentive to participate in this project."

Lastly, discussion centered on forming a coalition, a joint powers agreement (JPA) similar to the 2004 I-35 W/E coalition formed for transportation infrastructure planning. It was explained that a coalition could vote as a unified voice instead of taking resolutions back to individual city councils.

"We're just putting that on the table for this group to

Not your parents' rock and roll show; Blues Traveler, Trout Air produce crowd pleaser

decide," said Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt.

Lino Lakes Mayor Jeff Reinert asked how many more meetings the group will have?

"What actions are before us in the future?" he asked.

"I could see taking a stance on future legislation, providing comment on the groundwater management area plan, and requesting funding on projects," Weidt replied.

Reinert told the group he was "leery of adding more government bodies" to the water discussion.

Centerville City Administrator Mike Ericson said a JPA will benefit everyone.

"It's good Hugo has put this out as something used in the past," he pointed out. "This was actually used to get millions of dollars to build a bridge. You should know that a JPA is potentially a tool for cities to speak with one voice."

Weidt offered to put a modern version of the I-35W/E agreement together for the group. "You can take it back to your councils and make a decision about formally joining or not," he said.

Hugo Councilman Chuck Haas suggested including examples of why the move would be beneficial, reminding the group that Hugo has asked the legislature several times for money to fund its water conservation efforts and "come up empty."

"Being a united front might get their attention," Haas said. A fourth summit is planned this fall to continue the discussion.

Officer Continued from page 1 tempted to place him under arrest for outstanding warrants and suspicion of driving under the influence when a struggle ensued. Holmes then reentered his vehicle and put the car in motion, dragging Owens, who fired his gun, striking the 31-year-old New Brighton man. Owens fell onto the interstate while the subject’s vehicle left the roadway, broke through a fence and finally stopping in a parking lot. Holmes died at the scene. The officer was treated and released at a local hospital.

The grand jury concluded that the officer’s actions were justified pursuant to a Minnesota statute that authorizes use of deadly force by peace officers.

In a statement following the decision, Lino Lakes Public Safety Director John Swenson said his department

will conduct an internal review of the incident and actions of the officer.

“A thorough and transparent review process is vital to maintaining public trust and the integrity of our profession,” the chief stated.

Added Swenson: “We understand that the life or death decisions made by officers have a profound impact across our entire community. They deeply affect and forever alter the lives of the officers, their deaprtments and the friends and loved ones of the individuals involved.”

Sgt. Owens returned to duty after his physical injuries healed.

— Compiled from media releases

New law affects ATVs — Photo courtesy of Running Aces

About 1,500 fans attended the Blues Traveler show, which lasted about 100 minutes. At right lead singer John Popper, who’s struggled with health issues and gastric bypass surgery, seemed in fine form.

By J.J. Klein COLUMBUS — Although they played up the nostalgia angle somewhat for Running Aces’ first ever outdoor concert, it is quite obvious the venue is leaps and bounds above its predecessor Trout Air, located on the site decades ago.

To celebrate the connection, tickets started at just $22 for the inaugural concert featuring Blues Traveler, which last performed on the site 22 years ago.

Beyond the affordable price, it wasn’t your parents' rock and roll show. It was better.

For all who have wondered over the years why there were no longer concerts being held at this location, the answers are many and vary from logistics to politics. The great thing is, concerts are back. For all you nostalgia buffs out there, Running Aces is no Trout Air — and that’s a good thing. Trout Air Amphitheater was, in reality, a claptrap stage in the middle of an open field whereas Running Aces is a first-class venue, with infrastructure already in place to hold this concert and hopefully many more in the future. The stage was a self-contained semi-trailer unit that could best be described as Transformer- like, located right on the horse track about 10 feet off the front railing.

As for the show, Blues Traveler played about 100 minutes, including mid-90s hits that were definitely crowd pleasers as well as new material from its latest album “Blow out the Moon.” The set ended with a flurry with hits “Hook,” “The Mountains Win Again” and its version of “Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Lead singer John Popper, looking as if he hasn’t aged a bit in 22 years was in fine, friendly form. His expert harmonica

play was featured in lieu of Charlie Daniels’ fiddle on the final number. Speaking of friendly, that also describes the staff at Running Aces from top to bottom. I’ve never, in all my years, experienced such a helpful and friendly staff from beginning to end from the ushers, security, vendors, maintenance and cleaning staff.

The weather was a question mark heading in, but was not ultimately a factor. As is often the case for outdoor concerts, the gods smiled upon the event and the skies cleared just before showtime.

In a thoughtful move, the venue moved the opening act — Dubuque, Iowa cover band Missbehavin’ — inside the Pacers Atrium just in case. That was an interesting touch as the room also contained three blackjack tables so one could gamble during the concert, something definitely unique to the venue. The first foray into the concert scene would have to be classified as a success. For those in the area who still consider the Twin Cities to be a road trip — as well as for those who commute daily — the venue is a jewel right in our backyard.

The majority of the approximately 1,500 concert goers seemed to be having a good time throughout, and isn’t that what rock and roll is ultimately about?

- Jeff Klein is senior operations manager for the Minnesota Wild/The St. Paul Arena Co., the company that manages Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul RiverCentre and the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Klein is also a former Forest Lake City Councilman.

On July 1, the state of Minnesota began using the width of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to determine how the machines are classified and where they can be ridden. This change will affect ATV owners, but they don’t need to take action until their current registration expires.

ATVs were defined in the past by weight and engine size. As a result of legislation passed in 2015, Minnesota law now defines an ATV as a motorized vehicle with: • Three to six low-pressure or nonpneumatic tires and; • A total dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less; and • A total width (measured from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim) that is 65 inches or less.

An ATV with a total width of 50 inches or less is considered a Class 1 ATV. A Class 1 ATV is typically designed for a single operator who straddles the machine and uses handlebars to steer, but some Class 1 ATVs are designed by the manufacturer for off-road use with a seat belt, rollover protection and a steering wheel.

An ATV with a total width greater than 50 inches, but not more than 65 inches wide, is considered a Class 2 ATV. Class 2 ATVs typically have a steering wheel and are designed for the operator and passenger to be seated side by side.

ATV owners can continue to display an unexpired registration for their Class 1 or Class 2 ATV until

it expires. New registrations and transfers will continue using the present registration system until the DNR upgrades are complete. The ATV registration system will not be programmed with the new definition of an ATV until 2016.

There is no difference in the cost of registering a Class 1 or Class 2 ATV (a three-year registration is $45 for both), but the classification affects where each type of ATV can ride.

“All ATV riders need to observe the signs designating Class 1 and Class 2 trails,” said Mary Straka, OHV program consultant for the DNR’s Parks and Trails Division. “They also need to be aware of the laws about riding ATVs on roads and in ditches. Most ATV riders will not be affected by the new definitions, but others will enjoy expanded riding opportunities. For example, only Class 2 ATVs were previously allowed on road shoulders, but now Class 1 ATVs can ride on the shoulders of some public roads, too, if they have a seat belt, rollover protection and a steering wheel.”

For more information on registering and riding ATVs in Minnesota, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/index.html or call the DNR Information Center, 651-296-6157 or 888-6466367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

— DNR Press Release

Student News WHEATON COLLEGE Elizabeth Krekelberg of Lino Lakes was named to the spring dean’s list at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA John Bealka of Circle Pines recently received a JD-Law degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE Kyle Strand of Circle Pines was named to the spring dean’s list at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji.

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Opinion Cycling back For many of us, the exANGLE OF perience of learning how VIEW to ride a bike was one of the first tastes of independence and an expanded sense of freedom.

When I was around seven years old, I began learning some of the fundamentals of riding a bicycle with help from my PAUL DOLS father and older brother.

Because I didn’t have my own bike yet, my brother, who was a couple of years older than me, kindly allowed his bike to be used for (supervised) training sessions. Learning the skills of pedaling, balance and rolling forward seemed to go pretty smoothly. However, because the bike was too big for me, the act of stopping by pushing back on the pedals of the one-speed, stingray-style bike proved to be a challenge.

In the days following my first riding lesson (in a prime example of how a little knowledge can be dangerous), I couldn’t resist the temptation to secretly take an unsupervised solo ride. Things started out smoothly as I blissfully rolled down the block on the sidewalk in front of our house. However, my sense of exhilaration was short-lived as I began to pick up speed and the busy intersection at Summit Avenue and Lexington Parkway in St. Paul quickly loomed closer. My legs were dangling as I teetered on the bicycle seat and my feet completely lost contact with the pedals. Luckily, there was a row of hedges in front of the church at the end of the block, so I veered off the sidewalk and crash-landed in the bushes.

I was a little scratched up, but the bike seemed to be undamaged so I rolled it back home to continue practicing in the relative safety of our backyard. My self-tutorial ended when I collided with the garage and was tossed forward onto the handlebars. I was in a considerable amount of pain, but felt that I had to keep quiet because I knew that I wasn’t supposed to be riding my brother’s bike and was also too embarrassed to share the details of the sensitive location of the injury.

After this somewhat painful beginning, I did learn how to properly ride my own bike and enjoyed the freedom of mobility and empowerment it provided.

In the summer, it wasn’t unusual for my brothers and me to take off in the morning on our bikes for a complete day of both planned and spontaneous activities around the neighborhood and beyond.

In my late teens, my older brother helped introduce me into the next realm of two-wheeled transportation — motorcycles. I’ve found that there is something about the experience of riding a motorcycle that profoundly affects the senses. The act of riding on a powerful, immediately responsive machine requires respect and an acute awareness of one’s surroundings. Sights, smells and fluctuations in temperature become more compact and vivid as you push through the air almost as if it were liquid.

Over the years, I’ve put thousands of miles on a series of motorcycles. While I still enjoy a motorcycle ride, lately I’ve become more selective about when and where I travel. For me, some of the joy of riding has been diminished in the last few years by external factors. I’ve always accepted a certain level of risk and vigilance as part of the deal, but now there seems to be an ever-increasing number of distracted drivers on the road, to the point that everyday travel reminds me of what traffic used to be like after the bars closed on weekends.

Recently, I’ve found that I’m turning more frequently to pedal power when given the opportunity, taking advantage of the interconnected and expanding trail system here in the northeast metro.

Whether traveling on a secluded bike trail, country road, busy inner-city intersection or crowded freeway, we all need to realize the critical importance of being present and aware of our surroundings and also respectful of the fact that highways, roads and trails, by their very nature, are designed to be shared.

— Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-4071238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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1. Stabbing victim identified, suspect charged A man with a criminal history was stabbed to death Thursday. A White Bear Lake man has been charged with his murder. White Bear Press > Featured + Mobile 2. Deck the hall for Centennial’s Coach Kruse Neil Kruse is inducted into the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Quad Press > News + Mobile 3. Mahtomedi again is top state test performer - More District 832 students passed state standardized tests last spring than any other district in the metro, and likely the entire state. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 4. Pony athletic standouts, teams named to Hall of Fame - Four new inductees and three athletic programs have been named to the 2015 St. Croix Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Lowdown (SCV) > News + Mobile 5. 5K for fallen Lino Lakes officer finally ‘coming home’ - Silvera Memorial Run returns to Lino Lakes for Blue Heron Days. Quad Press > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

Save the fish, then eat them You may not always know where you are, but your phone does. By now, most of us have noticed that our smart phones are extremely effective at tracking our whereabouts.

Open a map application, and a pin automatically appears creeping slowly along the road where you are driving.

Use the internet to search for a hardware store and the phone will list web links, maps and phone numbers for the three closest to you.

Beginning this summer, you might even be surprised to find your phone giving you a reminder as you pull into a local boat launch – clean your boat, before and after getting on the water, to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Aquatic invasive species are plants and animals, not native to Minnesota, that threaten the health of our rivers, lakes and streams and cause millions of dollars of problems for local communities. Well known invasives include zebra mussels, carp, Eurasian watermilfoil, and curly-leaf pondweed. Once introduced to a body of water, they typically spread quickly and are expensive and nearly

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ANGIE HONG impossible to remove. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasives, the law requires all boaters to clean and drain boats, trailers and other equipment after coming out of the water, and to dispose of unwanted bait, including minnows, in the trash.

Last year, the Minnesota Legislature allocated funding to counties to implement aquatic invasive prevention and education activities.

Washington County was allotted $202,392, which they have passed through to several local entities for projects in 2015, including herbicide treatment of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Big Marine, Long, Jane, Demontreville and Olson Lakes, herbicide treatment

and cutting of flowering rush on Forest Lake, and watercraft inspectors to monitor boat launches and water access points during summer boating and fall waterfowl hunting.

In addition, the Washington Conservation District is working with partners to improve signage at popular boat launches and educate boaters and waterfowl hunters about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives. That’s where the telephone location technology comes in handy.

Public service announcements are being targeted to mobile devices near popular water bodies in the county to catch the attention of visitors, as well as local residents. If you check the weather while you’re out fishing on Big Marine Lake, you might see a banner ad urging you to “Save the fish..and then eat them.” Click to confirm, “Yes – I cleaned my boat today,” and you’ll be directed to a webpage with information about aquatic invasive species and a list of infested water bodies in the county.

Taking it one step further, people can even upload a picture to Facebook, Twitter

or Instagram with the hashtag #SavetheFishMN to help spread the word and be entered into a contest with prizes from local businesses.

In addition to funding immediate actions to address the threat of aquatic invasives, Washington County is also supporting the St. Croix River Association, which recently hired a full-time invasive species coordinator and is working with governmental and community partners in Minnesota and Wisconsin to create an aquatic invasive species plan for the entire St. Croix River Basin. The plan will include detailed strategies for prevention; research and monitoring; control of new and existing infestations; and evaluation.

For more information about aquatic invasive species in Minnesota, go to http://www.dnr.state. mn.us/invasives/aquatic.

— Angie Hong is an educator for East Metro Water, which includes the watershed districts, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District. Contact her at 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie. hong@mnwcd.org

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While the above-named crowdfunding websites are established entities, not all campaigns on their sites may be trustworthy.

There are two types of crowdfunding campaigns: project-based and charitybased.

Project-based campaigns attempt to create something innovative.

Examples of this type of campaign include: developing a board game, producing an independent film or opening a new brewpub. Often projectbased campaigns will offer “perks,” incentives for donating, based on the amount of the donation.

Perks can be as basic as receiving the official campaign t-shirt, or as extensive as a day on the set with the director of an independent film or even free in-house beer for life.

Charity-based campaigns provide assistance toward an individual or group in need.

Such campaigns include: disaster relief missions; personal cases; such as a family dealing with major medical bills; and smaller foundations seeking extra support.

Because crowdfunding is

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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU done exclusively online, it can often be hard to determine the validity of any campaign.

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled its first case against deceptive crowdfunding.

Erik Chevalier, who launched his campaign for a new board game, The Doom That Came to Atlantic City, on Kickstarter.com, raised more than $122,000 from 1,246 donors. He then announced that he would be canceling his project and pledged to refund the money to the backers; however, he then failed to follow through.

Instead, evidence obtained by the FTC suggested that he used the money for personal expenses.

Although many crowdfunding campaigns are what they seem, and crowdfunding sites use automated tools in an attempt to weed out questionable projects, BBB offers this advice for consumers interested in supporting a crowdfunding campaign: Take your time. Read the detailed information in the campaign description to find the specific goal.

Look for pictures, videos and links that demonstrate the campaign is in process.

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Check the charities. Visit the home website of any charity-based campaign. Go to give.org to research the charity and whether or not it is BBB Accredited.

Understand the process. A successful crowdfunding campaign does not mean that the project or product will materialize. Check for progress updates on the campaign homepage.

Watch Hidden Fees.

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Get a Confirmation email.

Because crowdfunding is exclusively online, a confirmation email will be the only way to determine if the donation was successful. Use the most upto-date version of Firefox or Google Chrome browsers for the best chance of successful processing. Many crowdfunding sites do not support Internet Explorer.

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Blue Heron Days is in its 12th year and each year we keep growing the event. Friday night kicks off with a free movie in the park, “UP’” starting a dusk. This year we are adding free henna tattoos and caricatures at Lino Park.

The American Legion is hosting a car, boat and motorcycle show on Saturday, the Tavern on Main has their annual street dance on Friday and Saturday night featuring top notch entertainers GB Leighton and 8 foot 4. There will be live entertainment at Lino Park from noon – 4 pm by “Six to Midnight” as well as a petting zoo, kiddie carnival and inflatables, including the infamous giant waterslide. Wristbands are $15 for all the inflatables at the park that day.

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Go to www.centennialbbal.org to enroll Open August 10th through September 6th (Traveling) /September 30th (In-House) TRAVELING BASKETBALL  4TH  8TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS Online registration is open until September 6th; $155 due at registration with balance due on September 30th Traveling uniforms will be handled separately.

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4th-7th grade teams will participate in 9 tournaments from October to March $330 / player $350 / player 8th grade A & B teams will participate in 10 tournaments w/paid coach hired by the CBA $550 / player $570 / player 4th grade will practice 1 time per week. 5th-8th grade will practice 2 times per week.

Financial assistance is available and is subject to approval of the Finance Committee of the CBA. (Must apply by 8/28) Email Financial-Aid@centennnialbball.org for more information Please refer to our website for any changes in schedules www.centennialbball.org Traveling Try-Outs: Will be held September 12th–18th. Check the website for which sessions players need to attend. www.centennialbball.org Traveling Questions Contact: Boys Traveling Questions call: Jeff Wyffels 651-253-8840 Girls Traveling Questions call: Chris Helvig 651-528-7839

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2nd - 3rd Grade Boys and Girls (Fee includes uniform. 9 games & year-end tournament) $170 / player $190 player 4th - 8th Grade Boys and Girls (Fee includes uniform. 9 games & year-end tournament) $180 / player $200 player Year End Award Ceremony with Trophies for all Players Practices begin in November Games are scheduled from December through January on Saturdays and an occasional Sunday Games last one hour and teams will practice once a week for an hour Paid referees to officiate the older grade games Financial assistance is available and is subject to approval of the Finance Committee of the CBA. (Must apply by 9/23) Email Financial-Aid@centennialbball.org for more information Please refer to our website for any changes in schedules www.centennialbball.org In-House Questions email: Shelly Namyst cba-inhouse@centennialbball.org or Jason Lewis jasontimlewis@yahoo.com INTERESTED IN COACHING? Any parent interested in coaching an in-house or traveling team should fill out a coaching application online.

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Sports It all comes to pass for new football assistant Anderson

By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer CIRCLE PINES — When it came to discussing what may be included in the Centennial football offensive arsenal this fall, new coach Kevin Anderson said he’ll pass.

He means that more literally than figuratively. “If it was just up to me, we’d probably throw 85 to 90 percent of the time,� he said.

He realizes that probably won’t be the case. “I really don’t care if we play control football, run the ball 50 percent of the time, run the old WingT ... it doesn’t matter, as long as we win,� he added.

Anderson came to Centennial to join Head Coach Mike Diggins’ staff after coaching at St. Scholastica last fall. “I loved it up there (in the Duluth area),� he said. “It’s a great area to live and would be a great place to raise a family.�

His new position at Centennial and the fact he and his wife are ex-

pecting their first child in three months makes for an exciting time.

But the cross-country path that brought him here came to an end when he completed a move to his new North Minneapolis digs.

Anderson’s roots are in Berkeley, California where his dad (now athletic director at Maryland) worked for the University of California.

He was a standout prep football player at California’s St. Mary’s High School before his family moved and he attended his senior year at Cheatham High School outside of Nashville.

A broken leg trashed his senior season, and his injury kept him from being a priority walk-on at Tennessee State.

The running back/ wide receiver ended up at Diablo Valley Junior College in California, and thought he was set to go to Marshall University before running head-on into some scholastic barriers. “They said that two of my classes at Cheatham

were no good and I was ineligible,� he said. “I was devastated. Later on they said it was a mistake, and that my classes were good.�

His goal to be a DI player was about to be realized when Utah State came calling, but things didn’t work out for him there.

He went on to act as a scout for Tennessee State, and later considered offers from the CFL. Anderson hooked up with an old JC coach and ended up on the staff of Piedmont High School until 2012. “I love coaching and had a good run at Piedmont,� he said. “We sent three kids to Oregon and three to Stanford. It was a great program.�

He added his goal is to be a Division I coach, but he’s found some bliss in coaching at the prep and DIII level. “The DIII kids play for just the love of the game,� he noted.

Anderson, camp director Michael Diggins and Centennial players worked with area kids two weeks ago in a recent

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youth camp at the high school field. Coach Diggins watched Anderson do his thing and smiled. “He’s going to help us a

lot,� he said. “And we’re going to throw the football more than we have been. “There are no egos involved with me here. I

just want to get on the same page as everyone and do anything I can to help us win.�

Peace, love and paddle boarding Lifelong adventurer, board vendor, instructor all about balance of life

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by Michelle Miron Editor FOREST LAKE — Bored with board sports after 64 years? Not even close.

Over his lifetime Randy Johnson has partaken in adventure sports all across the world, living through hair-raising experiences like windsurfing with sharks and landing his hang glider in trees.

His past role as co-leader of a thriving board sports business may have been his greatest adventure yet. At the peak of his career Johnson was a forerunner in the worldwide wind surfing and snowboarding markets after co-founding Little Canada vendor The House, a business that now generates sales in the tens of millions.

These days the grandfather of four, age 64, takes a more Zen approach to life.

Johnson chooses to live on Forest Lake, running his stand-up paddle board instruction business, focusing on spiritual aspects of the

sport and wintering in California to pursue his boarding passions year-round. His most recent project: founding last weekend’s Northern Lights Forest Lake Paddle Board, Yoga and Music Festival. “I feel very fortunate I’ve been able to have all these years of freedom to do things I really like to do,� he said. “Hardly a day goes by that I’m not on at least one board, and many times I’m on two or three. My goal is to stay healthy and continue to have new board experiences with my children and grandchildren.�

The Albert Lea native started his career as a speech pathologist, formerly teaching at Valparaiso University in Indiana and working for the Ministry of Health in British Columbia, He got into business with his brother in law Jon Magnusson in 1981 when they formed a vendor of wind surfing equipment that turned into The House, the worldwide vendor of outdoor gear based in Little Canada.

Sales took off like white water, and Johnson and his wife Jane moved to White Bear Lake the following year. Their sons Davin and Ryan attended Mahtomedi schools. “Our timing was impeccable,� Johnson noted of the business. “The Eurupean market was failing at the time, and we were able to come in and introduce mail order

equipment. The dollar was strong ‌ there were closeouts at ridiculous prices, and truck lines to deliver boards at just crazy prices. We kept a low profile from ‘84 to ‘87, and came out strong and pretty much owned the windsurfing market.â€?

By the mid 90s the sport was losing some of its current nationwide, so the owners began to carry and promote snowboards instead. Again their timing was good, as the sport was on a huge upswing.

Johnson laughed when asked how he achieved success without business training or experience. “I believe success in business is 40 percent luck, 40 percent timing and 20 percent execution,â€? he noted. “I’ve seen so many people who are so good work so hard, and they just can’t make it because they’re a couple years early or late. (With us) the timing ‌ just couldn’t have been better.â€?

In 1999 he moved his family to Forest Lake, choosing a spot on the east end of Third Lake he called “just magical.�

By 2003 he had sold his share of The House, now one of the world’s largest suppliers of snowboarding and wake boarding gear, and acted as a consultant instead . Part of the reason was that he and Jane were helping one of their sons through a serious health issue. “There were probably three or four years of just

‘Wow,’ dealing with life and having the luxury and space to not have to go to work,� Johnson explained.

During vacations in Maui and California he saw people stand-up paddle boarding, a sport he’d observed in 2000 but originally dismissed as “a stupid idea.� “Finally one day in California I got on one in the waves, and it was more challenging and fun than I thought it would be,� he remembered. “I realized I was having as much fun as windsurfing.�

In 2011 he opened Forest Lake business Minnesota Stand Up Paddle and Sail, which rents (and sometimes sells) SUP equipment and teaches the sport with or without a yoga element (Johnson has studied hatha yoga for 45 years). About 80 percent of his clientele comes from the metro area outside Forest Lake.

His business’ slogan “Cultivating stability on an unstable platform� is a reference to the sport’s spiritual element. “For me, SUP is a fulfilling way to just let go, to tune into the body, to reduce the mental chatter and find joy in the moment,� he explained. “As soon as people hit the water and the surface platform, they kind of empty their minds. If they bring all the stress and difficulty of the day, they fall off the board.�

He said most clients are looking for a workout, an outdoor nature experience, a chance to socialize

over in the 6900 block of Lake Drive July 30 for having no tail lights. The 33-year-old Lino Lakes man was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. He was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • A 15-year-old male juvenile was arrested in the 2200 block of Tarta Lake Road July 30 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • A 13-year-old male

juvenile was arrested in the 6100 block of Linda Avenue July 31 for misdemeanor domestic assault. • A 41-year-old Ham Lake woman was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the 500 block of Main Street July 31 after crossing the fog line with her vehicle. • A 56-year-old man was arrested for fourthdegree DWI in the 7000 block of Lake Drive August 2 after being pulled

a few hundred feet away.

And he likes to plug the book “Blue Mind� (Back Bay Books, 2015) which offers scientific evidence that being near, in or on the water makes people happier and healthier.

In his spare time Johnson still partakes of multiple board sports, including SUP, surfing and windsurfing. On occasion he takes multihour SUP excursions down the St. Croix River.

He also spends time with his grandchildren and playing his harmonica and trumpet. His local blues and jazz band “Peacemeal� performs the first Sunday of each month at Washington Square restaurant in White Bear Lake, and he jams with up to four bands In California each winter.

For more info on Minnesota Stand Up Paddle and Sail, access minnesotastanduppaddleandsail. com or call 612-590-0971.

The business is located at 9597 North Shore Trail but most lessons are at Lakeside Park.

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Police Reports The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A 26-year-old driver from Mankato was cited for driving after revocation in the 8000 block of 35E July 29. A male passenger, 35, also from Mankato, was cited for a seatbelt violation and for two outstanding warrants. The passenger was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • A vehicle was pulled

with friends and family and/or the chance to explore a new body of water.

While the sport may look easy, he’s able to recommend techniques for sustaining long-term paddling and for avoiding pain or discomfort. He also advises on potential hazards in various kinds of water and weather conditions. Paddling in the ocean, for example, often requires studying wave patterns beforehand.

Not all water hazards can be anticipated. Once Johnson was windsurfing the ocean on a 12-foot board near the British Virgin Islands when a 12-foot lemon shark came alongside and eyed him. “There was a petitioner prayer, ‘Dear God send me some wind’ and “Please guy, go off and don’t bump me,’� he remembered. “The next thing I knew the wind picked up and I sailed back.�

The following year he was windsurfing again with his ankles hanging off his board when a school of five-foot sharks checked him out before swimming off. “You have to let this stuff go, because it’s (usually) just so peaceful and nice to be in the water,� he said. “I hate people who put these clips (about shark attacks) on the Internet. It scares the heebie- jeebies out of people.�

More positive experiences have included petting wild dolphins from his board and seeing whales breach the surface from

over for having an inoperable license plate light on his vehicle. • A beagle was found in the 6500 block of White Oak Road August 2. The dog was transported to Otter Lake Animal Care to be claimed by the owner. •A 15-year-old male was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road August 3.

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It had been getting a bit dry lately so the rain on Thursday and Friday, August 6-7, was welcomed. I totaled .63� with heavier totals recorded north of my White Bear Station.

Another passing shower occurred Sunday afternoon, August 9. It was just enough to put a damper on afternoon plans, but skies cleared quickly and it was a pleasant evening.

Overall, temperatures stayed in check but the dew point reached into the upper 60’s, making extraneous outside work a bit sweaty. Looks like we’re in store for some typical August weather for the next week.

Astronomy Note: The Perseid shower peaks on Friday, August 14, but will be visible this week. Look up in a northerly and slightly eastern direction.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observations are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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