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Runners of all ages participated in the 12th annual Officer Shawn Silvera Rotary Run Saturday, Aug. 19. The event also included a Y Splash & Dash Duathlon and an all new Daisy Dash Family 2K.

Top ﬁnishers Female 1. Elizabeth Merkel, of Circle Pines, 21:16 2. Elizabeth Vander Laan, of Circle Pines, 24:04 3. Jocelyn Nelson, of Circle Pines, 24:23

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Lino Lakes Public Safety Director John Swenson participated along with Justin Larson.

3. Timothy Wittman, of Maple Grove, 20:14

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Northeast metro hotels, homes preparing for full house during Super Bowl BY RYAN DEPAUW, NEWS INTERN AND SHANNON GRANHOLM, EDITOR

While U.S. Bank Stadium and Minneapolis prepares for the influx of visitors during Super Bowl LII in February, the northeast metro looks to get in on the action. With an estimated 1 million visitors to the area— 150,000 of which are nonresidents—what can this mean for the northeast metro? It could mean an economic boost. Houston, which hosted Super Bowl LI, saw an estimated $428 million spent in the Greater Houston area. Nearly 4,500 jobs were created and an estimated $39 million in state and local taxes were paid, according to Rockport Analytics LLC. In 2015, Arizona felt the impact of Super Bowl XLIX. A study completed by the Seidman Research Institute, W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, determined that Super Bowl XLIX, the 2015 Pro Bowl and related events produced a gross economic impact of $719.4 million in the AIRBNB | SUBMITTED region. Minneapolis will not be hosting the Pro A second-floor bedroom in this home is listed on Airbnb for $42 Bowl in 2018, however. per night during Super Bowl weekend. According to the NFL Super Bowl LII Host City bid specifications and requirements, the host city must have 35 percent as many hotel rooms as the number of stadium seats guaranteed in the bid, located in properties within a 60-minute drive of the stadium.

Hotels booked, higher rates

Since many northeast metro cities are within a short distance of major highways leading directly into Minneapolis, hotels around the area are preparing to get in on the action. “The Super Bowl is incredible for the Twin Cities, including our community,” said Bill Foussard, owner of the Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn. The Minnesota Super Bowl host committee estimates the Twin Cities will obtain $407 million in economic impact from the 2018 Super Bowl. An estimated $71 million will be spent on hotel stays in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, according to Andrea Mokros, vice president of communications and events with the host committee. Foussard knows fi rsthand how busy the metro can get when a sporting event as big as this comes to town, but also wants people to enjoy their time spent here. “The last time the Super Bowl was here, I owned a hotel as well in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and it was busy,” Foussard said. “You see rates that are just off the charts; we don’t want that. Yeah, the rates are a little bit higher, so we want people to come and enjoy and say, ‘Hey, I had an incredible time; I had an incredible experience here in White Bear Lake as well as in Minneapolis.’” As for the economic impact, Bill knows what it could mean for his community. “Think of the taxes that are paid throughout,” Foussard said. “It’s huge. Sales tax on food, rooms, beverage and car rentals. It’s huge. People are coming to have fun. And when they’re here, they just want to experience the community.” Currently, the Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn hotel has rooms blocked off in anticipation for groups looking for a place to stay. And they’re not the only ones who are awaiting the arrival of the Super Bowl.

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This home in North Oaks is listed on Airbnb for $1,000 per night during Super Bowl weekend, compared to $600 in January.

A look at several different hotels in and around White Bear Lake shows a massive spike in cost for an average night during the weekend Friday, Feb. 2 to Monday, Feb. 4. The price of a standard queen bed room at the AmericInn of White Bear Lake the weekend before the Super Bowl will cost about $167.79 per night. But a week later, the same room jumps to $625 per night. Scott Grell, manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lino Lakes, said having the hotel completely booked out for a large sporting event is nothing new for their hotel. For the past nine years or so the hotel has been completely booked by the Thunder Bay Chill during the USA Cup, which takes place at the National Sports Center in Blaine. “The Super Bowl is going to be a whole different animal than I think anything this state has ever seen,” Grell said. An online search shows the hotel currently has no availability for Super Bowl weekend. Grell explained the NFL negotiated with the hotel to completely book out the hotel for a group it will place there. “They reserved over 94 percent of our hotel,” Grell said.

Homeowners planning to get in on the cash

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, locals are turning their houses into money-making operations. On Airbnb, a White Bear Lake home is listed at $1,121 total per night for the entire house, and marketed as a “Super Bowl 2018 Cottage Escape.” The home is described as blocks away from White Bear Lake public lake access and shops and restaurants. A second-floor suite in a home in White Bear Township is advertised as a “South Shore Sanctuary” and the only dates available in January and February for the $226 per-night sanctuary stay are around Super Bowl time. In March, you can visit for $100. A second-floor bedroom in a home in Lino Lakes is advertised as $42 a night, which is a few dollars above the advertised price in January. A house in Blaine is advertised as the “G Villa Luxury,” which can fit up to six guests. It will cost $1,500 a night over Super Bowl weekend, compared to $180 a night in January. A Shoreview resident has also advertised a room in her house for $451 a night around Super Bowl time. The cost is a mere $28 in January. A home in North Oaks is listed as costing $1,000 per night during Super Bowl weekend, compared to $600 in January. Many accommodations on Airbnb have additional fees on top of the nightly cost, including service and cleaning fees. Hotels and private rooms and home are booking up fast. One thing is certain: visitors must make their accommodations quickly and expect to pay a hefty penny. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Return from the land of ﬁre and ice

or many travelers, Iceland is merely a stopover on the way to Europe—some were surprised that I was going there on purpose this summer. I spent eight days getting to know this country, part of Europe, but unique with its own language and traditions. Nearly everyone in Iceland speaks at least two languages, sometimes more. Icelandic, which shares some similarities with the Norwegian language, is the primary language, but English is a close second. Close to the Arctic Circle, the sun shines late into the evening in Iceland, so I took a stroll around 9 p.m. my first night in Reykjavik. Two children with silver-blond hair, common among the Icelandic population, were playing in a Getting small grove of trees, and one spoke a sentence to me in Icelandic. I in Tune shrugged and said, “Sorry, I don’t Jackie Bussjaeger speak Icelandic.” Undeterred, the child repeated in English, “What’s your name?” Everyone learns English as a child in school—sometimes Danish is taught as well, as Iceland was a Danish kingdom until it achieved independence in 1918. It was curious to me to observe that English was the link between people of all cultures in Iceland (as I’m sure it is in a vast number of places around the world). I sat in a museum cafe in proximity to groups of Swedish and Japanese tourists—who asked questions to the Icelandic staff in English. It was astonishing to me to have my native language be the standard in somewhere so far away with so little to do with my everyday experience, and almost made me feel a little guilty that I didn’t have to do any work to be able to communicate with people of other cultures. They had already gone to the great length of learning my own language. After an incredible week visiting breathtaking waterfalls, hiking mountains and soaking in natural hot springs, I returned home to the terrible news from Charlottesville, Virginia. But I was amazed to see one of our local communities, Forest Lake, organize to express their dedication to nonviolence, respect and equality in response to the sad events of Aug. 12. There have been a lot of words bandied around about who was to blame in that situation. Some claim that the media is using Charlottesville to create a “fake race war,” creating more conflict between Americans. The truth is, most Americans get along with each other, and it’s exciting to see cooperation and acceptance happen in our day-to-day lives. But conflict is bound to happen in a country that embraces many worldviews, especially when some of those worldviews include intolerance towards others. To me, it is useless to go over and over the details of the Charlottesville protests to figure out who deserves blame—the point is that the conflict we experience should not be violent. The churches and community of Forest Lake understood this when they held their solidarity event. It was moving to attend this gathering and know that despite all the ugliness we’ve seen happen between Americans in the recent past, people in our own communities are trying to become better than they were and treat each other with kindness in spite of their own prejudices and judgments. In Iceland, I felt a world away from the issues Americans have been discussing in the last few weeks, but tuning out this discourse doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. It’s good to take a break from the endless opinions and disagreements from time to time, but I think it will be beneficial to most everyone to be aware of the national conversation, and be ready to communicate about it in the common language of civility. Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown.

Get your red out

s we glide through the ﬁ nal days of August, we ﬁ nd ourselves in familiar territory. Yes, the Great Minnesota Get-Together begins (the State Fair), our eternal optimism renews as the Vikings and Gopher football teams prepare for a new season, and we all hope the Twins can make a run to postseason glory. But we also know that this is the time of year Movers and we start to see life breathe back into Shakers our schools, students dropping off Brian Dietz school supplies, our cross country team running the commut i though t nities, our band playing beautiful music. No matter what the moment is, our buildings are coming alive. Our schools wake up from a summer’s worth of sleep and become “the place to be” for ALL learners for another academic year. Dust off your red Centennial Cougar gear, the school year is ready to begin! Over the past few years, we have truly left a mark on our communities. Our students have packed food for “Feed My Starving Children,” supported the local food shelves and volunteered within their schools and

in the community. In the spring of 2018, we are starting a new tradition at Centennial. We will be doing a Service Day with our senior students. It’s a way for us to provide an experience outside the classroom that is impactful and important as our students transition to the next part of their lives. The “service before self” motto is one that we embrace and want to instill in our youth as an important aspect of what makes our communities great! Our bread and butter are our academic achievement and success. This year again, Centennial students outperformed the state in academic success and was the leader again regionally in math and language arts performance on our standardized tests. Over the past four years, our district has been recognized with six national awards, 11 state awards, and has presented signature programs and initiatives at local, regional, state and national levels. This success does not happen by chance. It’s because of our dedicated staff, our hard-working students, are supportive parents and a community that embraces our district and pushes us to be the best we can be. For that, we are eternally grateful. Thanks to your support of the 2014 Capital Levy, the greatest facility needs have been addressed districtwide for the next 25 to 30

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QUAD AREA EVENTS BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Aug. 30 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Access areas most other birders can’t get to and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience necessary and equip.m. ent provided. $10; registration required. Kids under 17 free when accompanied by adult. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com

BLAINE TRIATHLON

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Where: Lakeside Commons Park, 3020 Lakes Parkway NE Details: Swim .3 miles; bike 16.7 miles; run 3.5 miles. Contact: blaine triathlon.com

BUNKER STAMPEDE 5K RUN/WALK

When: 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 Where: Bunker Hills Regional Park Details: 5K race and ¼ mile kids fun run raises funds for summer day camp scholarships at Wargo Nature Center. Contact: anokacounty parks.us

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 9 & 23 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

Ongoing LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 4 Where: Lovell Building parking lot, 4175 Lovell Rd. Details: Vendors offer a variety of items such as fresh local produce, preserves, breads, crafts, ﬂowers and more. Contact: 763-784-2792 or ci.lexington.mn.us

MINNESOTA TOPS CHAPTER 1126 LINO LAKES

When: 8:30-10 a.m. Thursdays Where: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Room 23, 171 Em St., Lino Lakes Details: Lose weight with portion control. Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings. Contact: 651-483-6340

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When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lexington City Hall, community room, 9180 Lexington Ave. N. Details: Lose weight with portion control. Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings. Contact: 763-780-8270

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When: 9-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Learn about and view constellations, planets and galaxies using large reﬂecting telescopes. Hosted by Mike Lynch, meteorologist at WCCO radio. Free with park entrance. Contact: 651-430-8370 or parks@ co.washington.mn.us

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WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MondayDETAILS: 27 local artists and Thursday and Sunday mornings photographers ranging in age from When: Noon Saturday, through Sept. 3 11-87 share their work. Sept. 2 Where: Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls WHERE: Living Waters Lutheran CONTACT: 651-481-0220 or Details: Tour worldChurch, 865 Birch St., Lino Lakes livingwaterslutheran.org renowned potholes on a 45-minute guided walk. Contact: 651-465-5711 Club. or www.dnr.state.mn.us/ Vineyards, 6428 Contact: www. state-parks/interstate Manning Ave., Stillwater 10TH ANNUAL WHITE tasteofwhitebearlake. Details: Grape BEAR TOWNSHIP DAY com stomping competition for ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2-8 p.m. entire family, live music, Saturday, Sept. 9 When: 2:30 p.m. Where: Polar Lakes Sunday, Sept. 3 WASHINGTON COUNTY wine tasting, free tours. Contact: 651-430-3310 Park, 1281 Hammond BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Where: Wildwood or www.scvwines.com Road, White Bear Park, 345 Lincolntown When: 2-6 p.m. Township Ave., Mahtomedi Saturday, Sept. 9 Details: Live Details: Residential Where: Lake Elmo TALLY’S BLUESFEST performances by the hike through Park Reserve, 1515 Keats 2017 AlphaBits Band at 2:15 Mahtomedi. Hike is Ave. N., Lake Elmo When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. approx.. 5 miles and lasts p.m., live music at 3:15 Details: Family event Sunday, Sept. 10 1½-2 hours. Treats follow by various local artists featuring local bluegrass Where: Polar Lakes and Maiden Dixie at at Roma. bands. Park, 1281 Hammond 6 p.m. Food, arts and Contact: 651-354-9537 Contact: 651-430-6000 Road, White Bear crafts, kids’ activities, or stpaulhike.org or www.co.washington. Township inflatables, all-ages bean mn.us Details: Celebrate bag tournament, exhibits day 2 of Township Days AUTHOR VISIT and fi reworks at 8 p.m. with live Blues music When: 10-11:30 a.m. SCANDIA TACO DAZE Free admission. performed by 5 different Friday, Sept. 8 & 15 When: Saturday, Contact: www.cibands, BBQ Throwdown Where: Lake Country Sept. 9 white-bear-township. and a craft beer home Booksellers, 4766 Where: Scandia mn.us brew contest. See Washington Square, Community Center, website for music lineup White Bear Lake 14727 209th St. N. and details. Details: Marilyn Details: Annual CORNFEST Contact: bluesfest2017. McGriff signs her community festival When: 2-10 p.m. com mystery “Caught in the includes tacos, parade, Saturday, Sept 9 Rye” and Julie Miller Where: St. Jude of the dodgeball tourney, beer signs “Discovering garden, arts/crafts, car Lake, 700 Mahtomedi LUNCH AND LEARN: God in the Ordinary” and tractor show. Ave., Mahtomedi STAGES OF THE on Sept. 8; Jennifer Contact: www. Details: Kids games, CREATIVE PROCESS Eclair signs her 5th teen zone, climbing wall, scandiamn.com/ When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 Windjammer mystery drone demos, inflatables, tacodaze p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 “Dead Astern” on Sept. bingo, raffles, live music, Where: White Bear 15. food and the best sweet TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Center for the Arts Contact: 651-426-0918 corn around. Details: Discussion When: Two weekend Contact: 651-426-3245 about stages of the event, Sept. 9-24; time or www.stjudeofthelake. varies creative process and KIDS-MAKEorg how to integrate creative Where: Along St. SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS Croix River from Hudson thinking into your life. Free with registration. to Taylors Falls When: 1 to 4 p.m. TASTE OF Contact: 651-407-0597 Details: Celebration WHITE BEAR LAKE Saturday, Sept. 9 of art and music; many Where: Franconia When: 2-5 p.m. activities and events Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Saturday, Sept. 9 SENIOR HEALTH EXPO against a backdrop of Croix Trail, Franconia Where: Pine Tree When: 12:30-3 p.m. autumn foliage. Details: Students ages Apple Orchard, 450 Wednesday, Sept. 13 Contact: 651-439-1465 4-16 create sculptures Apple Orchard Road, Where: Vadnais or www.artreachstcroix. Heights Commons, 655 with assistance of White Bear Lake org Franconia staff and Details: Food and County Rd. F E. artists. $40; registration wine/beer tastings, Details: Health and required. silent auction, live Wellness information, GRAPE STOMP! Contact: 651-257-6668 music, wagon rides and When: Saturday, Sept. senior services updates, or kidsmakesculpture@ more. Fundraiser for vendors and food. 9 & Sunday, Sept. 10 franconia.org White Bear Lake Rotary Where: St. Croix

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WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays through 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

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PolliNATION Festival WHEN: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10

WHERE: Kissing Birch Farm, 10020 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater

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When: 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Prospective members are invited to learn more about the four-part a cappella harmony singers. Women of all ages invited. Contact: 651-777-1043 or lakecountrychorus. org

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STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST

Where: Gasthaus CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX Bavarian Hunter HOT ROD & VINTAGE Restaurant, 8390 Lofton CAR SHOW

When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, 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

TED TALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Watch videos about “Ideas Worth Sharing” and discuss a variety of topics, including “Effects of Pollution.” Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

SENIOR DANCE

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music by Wess Miller. Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600

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,

Ongoing FOREST LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 26

AN EVENING IN NATURE WITH PETER MAYER

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 Where: Lee and Rose LADIES NIGHT OUT Warner Nature Center, When: 5 p.m. 15373 Norell Ave. N., Thursday, Sept. 14 Marine on St. Croix Where: Brick Alley Details: Special Building, 423 S. Main St., concert in celebration of Stillwater the nature center’s 50th Details: Downtown anniversary. Adults only. shops offer discounts, $50 minimum donation. drink specials, food RSVP by Sept 1. samples, fashion tips Contact: 651-433-2427 and decorating ideas, followed by Grand Finale ext. 10 drawing at 8:30 p.m. Contact: mainstreet ANNUAL NORTH OAKS stillwateriba.com CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

OKTOBERFEST AT THE GASTHAUS

Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmers market Contact: 651-209-9723 or www.forestlakeparks. net

Arena, 877 Highway 96 W, Shoreview Details: Has generated more than $1 million for Ave. Stillwater the Children’s Hospital Details: Festival tent, Association. Early bird German food, beer and Oompah music. Sundays admission 7-9 a.m. on are family days with face Saturday; after that painting and live music. entry is free. Contact: 651-484-3792 Contact: 651-439-7128 or www.northoaks or gasthausbavarian rummagesale.org hunter.com

GUILD II RUMMAGE SALE

When: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and 9 When: 5-11 p.m. a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Fridays & Saturdays, 17 Noon-6 p.m. Sundays, Where: Shoreview Ice Sept. 15-17 and Sept. 22-24

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Centennial swim and dive beat Grand Rapids The 2017 Centennial girls swim and dive team opened their season with a dual meet win over Grand Rapids. The Cougars placed first (Hailie Finke, Macy Wang, Jasmine Quinlan, Madeline Fuller) and third (Madeline Beilby, Sarah Spaulding, Sarah Harville, Kayley Magnuson) in the 200 medley relay. The girls placed first (Seela Wang), third (Janessa Sandvold) and fourth (Jennifer Seppala) in the 200 free. In the 200 IM, the Cougars took first (M Wang), second (Beilby) and fourth (Spaulding). The team continued to score points placing first (Fuller), third (Quinlan) and fourth (Finke) in the 50 free. In 1M diving, Gabi Parkinson took first, Mia Wang second and Nellie Fulton fourth. Following diving, the Cougars won first (Harville), second (Quinlan) and sixth (Finke) in the 100 fly. In the 100 free, the cougars took first (S Wang), third (Sandvold), sixth (Ellie Sabby) and seventh (Abby

Nelson). In the 500 free, Centennial placed first (Fuller), second (Magnuson) and fourth (Sami Melde). In the 200 free relay, Centennial won second (M Wang, Spaulding, Grace Peterson, Sandvold), fourth (S Wang, Seppala, Melde, Quinlan) and fifth (Devon Brandt, Madison Holt, Sabby, Laura Zebell). Centennial captured enough team points to win the dual meet after the 100 back by placing first (Beilby), second (Harville) and sixth (Nelson). On Thursday, Aug. 24 Centennial competed in the Northwest Suburban Conference Relay. The Cougars started the season strong by winning first place with 320 team points. The Cougars will compete next at home against Park Center on Thursday, Aug. 31. Submitted by Brian Poellinger

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It’s a different team, new challenge for Centennial’s state soccer champs BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial girls soccer team enters the 2017 in an entirely new role — defending state champions. “Being the defending state champions is something we have talked about,” acknowledged coach Ginger Flohaug, “but we also recognize this is a different team, and have new positions to fill and formations to work on.”

“We have new players stepping up this year and working hard to earn playing time.” Centennial got off to a good start, rallying to beat a strong White Bear Lake team 2-1 Thursday, Aug. 24. In the dream 2016 season, the Cougars entered state as the lone unbeaten team left, and still got seeded only fi fth, but ran the table, capped by a 2-1 win over Rosemount, to bring home the program’s fi rst state title and an

18-0-3 record. With six of 11 starters back, the Cougars will be more conspicuous this fall as they try to earn their seventh state trip in nine years. Their fi rst goal will be to try capture the Northwest Suburban Conference crown that actually eluded them last year. With three ties, they fi nished behind Andover, whom they beat in the state semifi nals. At White Bear Lake, the Cou-

gars gave up an early goal to Claire Odmark and trailed 1-0 at halftime. Megan Shock knotted the score with a header goal in the 52nd minute. Olivia Lovick put them ahead in the 68th minute, beating two defenders down the middle after a feed from Meghan Wilson. Shock and Amanda Ahles, seniors who made all-conference last year, anchored the defense with senior Lauren Sicora, a new starter, in goal.

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Centennial's Olivia Lovick advances the ball with teammate Meghan Wilson and White Bear Lake's Jordan Gast (11) and Erika Townley (10) in pursuit.

The Centennial girls placed fourth and the boys were fifth among 12 schools at the Central Open, hosted by College of St. Catherine, on Friday, Aug. 25 to start the cross country season. The Cougar girls were led by three eighth-graders as Lauren Swanson was 11th, Tatum Liebke 12th and Gracie Stoks 17th, followed by junior McKendra Long in 28th and sophomore Grace Johnson in 31st. The boys had senior Blane Utter in 12th place, senior Josh Jarpey 15th,

junior Thomas Marrah 22, junior Adam Namyst 31st (and senior Andrew Nordqust 43rd.

Cougars to open grid season Thursday

The White Bear Lake Bears will host the Centennial Cougars in the 2017 football opener on Thursday, Aug. 31 evening, kickoff at 7 p.m. The Bears are coming off an 0-9 season while the Cougars were 5-5 overall. This is a new matchup as these teams have not met on the gridiron previously. Bruce Strand

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County attorney assists in preventing sex trafficking at Super Bowl BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

It’s not an easy thing to talk about, but Imran Ali of the Washington County Attorney’s Office is a defender against sexual exploitation. Ali is part of a committee that will help address sex trafficking during the 2018 Super Bowl, held in Minneapolis. “The purpose of the group is to focus on the supply and demand for commercial sex in Minnesota,” Ali said via email interview. “Like with all sex trafficking efforts around the state, prevention and education are key components. Minnesota has done a remarkable job in educating the general public that sex trafficking is an issue here. Unfortunately, many still believe that sex trafficking in only confided in urban markets. That is why the education creates the awareness needed to fi ght this problem.” Ali joins a number of law enforcement officials, prosecutors, business leaders and advocates to

bring awareness to the issue. While Ali said that there is no specific event that can be blamed for an increase in sex trafficking, any large increase in number of people will come with a corresponding increase in the number of human trafficking incidences. “The buying and selling of human beings for sex is as much commerce and any other good that is sold,” Ali said. “If the demand exists, the supply will follow. Those who traffic our victims know this. And even some victims who are not trafficked know that an increase in demand means the supply must be met address the demand. As a result, any event that would bring hundreds and thousands of people to an area would lead to an increase in the demand.” But the demand in Minnesota even when there’s not a national sporting event taking place is greater than many people realize. “In 2016, our office tracked 74,273 online solicitations for sex from one of the more prolific websites

used (Backpage.com) for the Twin Cities,” Ali said. “In 2017, through June, our office has tracked 43,767 advertisements. In early January Backpage. com shut down the ‘escort’ section. Many thought this would lead to lower numbers. That was not the case. The advertisements have shifted to the personals and the numbers are on track to actually increase. Remember, this is just one website out of the several that seem to pop up.” Before he began focusing on this work, Ali said he did not believe sex trafficking was a big issue in Washington County. “In 2015, we did not have any sex trafficking charges issued by our office,” he said. “In 2017, just through June, law enforcement has arrested and our office has charged 13 individuals for sex trafficking in Washington County. The victims have been as young as 13 and old as 55. That is why I say sex trafficking is here, its everywhere. When you start looking, you will

fi nd it.” Prosecuting these types of cases is not easy, but Ali and the others at the Washington County Attorney’s Office have made it a priority within the last few years. “I can tell you that each case is different,” he said. “The victims that are recovered have been highly traumatized. Sometimes that victimization is prior to the commercial sexual exploitation, and sometimes it is directly from it. We are dealing with a group of people who may not want help and may not consider themselves a victim. You have to be patient. Prosecuting these cases is about doing what is right. The buying and selling of humans is not only unfair, it is immoral and illegal. So much focus is on the arresting and prosecution trafficker ( I refuse to empower them and call them a (‘pimp’). But the focus should also be on the demand for sex that exists. With all the stings being conducted in the metro it should send a message to the buyers

that law enforcement will fi nd you and you will be prosecuted. This is the only way we can work on solving this problem.” In order to prevent or intervene in sex trafficking cases in the coming months, Minnesota law enforcement has been working closing with victim advocates and direct service providers. Washington County itself has been taking strides toward attacking this problem at the source. “I think we are doing amazing things in Washington County,” Ali said. “We are still urban, but not Hennepin or Ramsey County. We are able to try and do certain things that because of sheer volume, Ramsey and Hennepin may not be able to. It’s nice to be able to provide anything we can to help fi ght this problem.” 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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Circle Pines student takes musical abilities to Cuba BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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CIRCLE PINES — A local high school student got the experience of a lifetime earlier this summer when he got to take his musical skills abroad. Chad Ziemer, a resident of Circle Pines, is a home-schooled high school senior and a member of the Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS). This fall he will continue taking post secondary enrollment option classes (PSEO) classes at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. In late June he traveled with MYS on a tour to Cuba. Ziemer comes from a musical family; his great-grandma played the cornet, his grandpa also played the cornet and his father played the trumpet and piano. Ziemer became interested in music at the age of 5 when he started playing piano. At the age of 10 he picked up the trumpet and a couple years later he began learning percussion. Growing up, he was involved in the Shoreview Homeschool Band for six years, where he started taking private trumpet lessons. He found out about MYS from one of his teachers. “He was very enthusiastic about it. He showed me what and how to practice to audition,” Ziemer said. Ziemer ended up trying out for MYS multiple times. He described the audition process as “very selective.” The fi rst time he auditioned, he made the lowest-level orchestra and decided not to do it and to try again next year. The following year he tried out and made the middle-level orchestra; in 2016-17 he made the highest-level orchestra just in time to go on the trip to Cuba. MYS is one of the nation’s premier youth orchestra education programs and has students from all over Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It has three full orchestras and one string orchestra; approximately 400 students participate annually. MYS aims to enrich and inspire K-12 orchestral musicians by providing professional, comprehensive educational experiences and to thrill audiences with outstanding performances. Although Ziemer had never been to Cuba, he has traveled to Israel, Spain, Canada, Mexico and also has taken

cruises to the Bahamas and Jamaica. While in Cuba, MYS visited Havana, Santa Clara, Camagüey, Santiago and Holguín. The young musicians witnessed various tourist sites such as museums, monuments, cathedrals and beaches. Ziemer recalled seeing Ernest Hemingway's residence, which is now a museum. When the musicians were not being tourists, they were immersed in the culture by performing concerts and participating in musical exchanges or side-by-side performances, where youth from MYS played alongside professional and youth musicians from Cuba. During the exchanges the musicians sight read Cuban music in addition to playing music under a Cuban conductor. “It was a great experience. I was able to learn and play with other musicians. Even though it is a different culture, we are all learning about the same things,” he explained. Ziemer's favorite musical exchange was with Orquesta Sinfónica de Holguín because halfway through the performance the power went out. Audience members, extra stage hands and the musicians pulled out their phones so they could see their music and the concert went on. “It was awesome. It was pitch black and we were playing in the dark,” he said. Ziemer really enjoyed eating the Cuban cuisine, which he said almost always consisted of multiple courses. He also liked walking the streets, seeing the sites and experiencing the culture. “It is always great to see how people live in their own country and learn about their historical and cultural backgrounds,” he said. After Ziemer graduates this year, he hopes to join the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. After graduating from ROTC, he plans to pursue an education in criminal justice and music in order to pursue a career in law enforcement while continuing to pursue his love of music. Editor's note: Chad Ziemer, along with his siblings, have been carriers of the Quad Community Press since September 2011. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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proficient (meets or exceeds expectations) compared to last year's 68.5 percent; statewide, 61.2 percent scored proficient this year compared to 60.9 percent in 2016. Looking at Centennial's scores further: 71.5 percent of white students, 48.1 percent of Hispanic students, 57.1 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native students, 69.2 percent of Asian students and 53.2 of African American students were proficient.

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In 2017, 73.6 percent of Centennial students scored proficient, a slight drop from last year's 75 percent who tested proficient. The state also saw a drop in proficiency from last year's 60.9 percent to this year's 59.9 percent. Proficiency by race was 76.5 percent for white students, 47.4 percent for Hispanic students, 50 percent for American Indian/Alaskan Native students, 69.6 percent for Asian students and 62.3 percent for African American students.

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This graph shows the percentage of Centennial students (in all grade levels) who exceeded, met, partially met or did not meet the proficiency levels in math, reading and science.

BBB tips for making purchases at the State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is always a sure sign summer is drawing to a close. But in addition to being a great way to cap off a season of fun, it’s also a terrific platform for many businesses to showcase their products, inventions and ideas to enthusiastic visitors. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises consumers to take their time and do their due diligence after listening to sales pitches. The BBB offers the following tips for consumers who attend the State Fair with an eye on making nonfood-related purchases:

Science

This year, 67.3 percent of Centennial students were proficient, which is an increase from last year's 63 percent. In 2017, the state averaged 55.3 percent proficiency versus 56.2 percent in 2016. Looking at proficiency by race: 69.4 percent of white students, 36.5 percent of Hispanic students, 58.9 percent of Asian students and 50 percent of African American students were proficient. Since there were so few American Indian/Alaskan Native students, the percentage was not calculated.

Room for improvement

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This graph shows the percentage of students who scored proficient (meeting or exceeding expectations) on the MCA III in reading last spring; Centennial's proficiency levels are shown in green in relation to the state average in blue.

Johnson wants to remind community members, “It is always important for people to remember this is one test given in the spring and this is just one of many indicators we have of student success.” He added, “Like the state of Minnesota, and nationally, we are taking a look at the performance of our subgroups and recognizing that we have achievement gaps like every other district.” One step the district has already taken through its strategic planning process to target achievement gaps was to form a committee that focuses solely on narrowing that gap. Johnson explained one strategy the committee has pursued is looking at other districts in the metro area to see what their gaps look like and how they are working to narrow them. “We are organizing visits with some of those districts. We are putting MINNESOTA REPORT CARD | SUBMITTED our mindstogether to see what they This graph shows the percentage of students who scored proficient on the are doing, for maybe some things MCA III in math last spring; Centennial's proficiency levels are shown in we haven't considered,” Johnson green in relation to the state average in blue. explained. “Asking questions about why does the achievement gap exist? And what can we be and should we be doing to address that?” Even though the district knows it still has work to do, Superintendent Brian Dietz was pleased with this year's scores. “I am proud of the work our staff do to prepare our students for future success. In addition, our students continue to amaze me in their dedication to strive for excellence in all they do,” Dietz said. “Centennial is a leader, a destination district and a place where developing the whole child is our ultimate mission. We are proud of our accomplishments and will continue to work hard to get better each and every day.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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This graph shows the percentage of students who scored proficient on the MCA III in science last spring; Centennial's proficiency levels are shown in green in relation to the state average in blue.

• Research companies for free at BBB.org or call at 1-800-646-6222 to speak to live operators Monday-Friday. • Prior to making payment, get the company’s refund and exchange policies in writing. Also, ask about any guarantees or warranties. • Collect the company’s physical location and telephone number in case you need to return or exchange an item after the event. • Do some comparison shopping before making a purchasing decision. Keep in mind, however, that the least expensive item may not always be the best value. • Don’t be pressured to buy. After the demonstration or sales pitch, give yourself some time to think about the purchase. This will help you decide whether or not the item is necessary and a good deal. • Ask the vendor if a sale price will be honored after the State Fair. If so, you will not feel pressured to purchase the item on the spot. • It’s important to note that the Federal Trade Commission’s “cooling-off rule,” which normally allows consumers three days to cancel a purchase, does not apply to the following purchases at fairs: -Purchases under $25; -Goods or services not primarily intended for personal, family or household purposes -Insurance, securities or real estate -Motor vehicles -Arts and crafts • If you are making a purchase where the “cooling-off rule” does apply, and you need to cancel a sale, sign and date a copy of the company’s cancellation form, which they should provide. If you mail the form back to the company, be sure it is postmarked before midnight of the third business day after which you made the purchase. Sundays and federal holidays are not considered business days. Otherwise, bring the form in person to the company within three days of the date you made the purchase. BBB will once again be an exhibitor at the Minnesota State Fair, with a booth in the Education Building. Great Selection of Style: WOOD BLINDS • SHUTTERS • SHADES SHADINGS • VERTICALS • AND MORE!

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a report of two horses on the loose in the 7600 block of Lake Drive Aug. 15. Officers corralled the horses and returned them to their owner. • Officers responded to a road rage incident that occurred in the 900 block of Main Street Aug. 15. One of the drivers involved was cited. • Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run in the 500 block of Henry Lane Aug. 15. Officers cited the driver involved. • An officer handled a road and driving complaint involving a truck and a moped in the area of Lake Drive and Hodgson Road Aug.15. The officer spoke with the truck driver about his driving conduct. • Officers responded to a business regarding a theft that had just occurred in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 15. An adult male was subsequently arrested for theft and fourth-degree DWI. • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and an equipment violation in the 8000 block of I-35E Aug. 17. An adult female was arrested for DWI. • An officer received a report of a burglary that occurred in the 7100 block of Grey Squirrel Road Aug. 17. The officer learned that an unknown person(s) stole numerous items from a vehicle parked in a garage. • A juvenile male came to the police department

CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #87, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on August 23, 2017, Ordinance #87, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2017” was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #84, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a complete, printed copy of Ordinance #87, Second Series is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429-3232. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the general purpose of the ordinance is to adopt fees and charges for various purposes. Section 1. This section adopts fees and charges including fees related to garbage/ utility account certification, utility rates and charges, animal licensing, burning permits, fees for use of right-of-ways and excavations in streets, fees for business licensing, fees and deposits related building activities, fees for sign permits, development fees including fees in lieu of park dedications, planning and zoning fees, and fees for services including supplying copies and maps, and fees for vacation of streets and easements. Section 2. This section authorizes this summary of the ordinance be published in lieu of the entire text of the ordinance. Section 3. This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice. APPROVED this 23rd day of August, 2017. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2017.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS 2018 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Circle Pines, Minnesota will meet at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in the Council Chambers at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle. The proposed improvements for East Road, Center Road between Crossway Drive and East Road, Crossway Drive, Park Drive, Park Drive West, Park Drive East, and Pine Drive between East Road and Lake Drive are as follows: replacement of bituminous pavement with subgrade correction, curb and gutter replacement, replacement of sanitary sewer and watermain, and storm sewer improvements. The total estimated cost of said improvements is $4,941,000. The area proposed to be assessed for the foregoing improvements would include properties adjacent to or near the roadway segments described above. A reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed, and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels, will be available at the hearing. Failure to give mailed notice or any defects in the notice does not invalidate the proceedings. Written or oral opinion will be considered at the hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled individual may one week in advance contact city hall by phone at 763-784-5898, or TDD 763-231-2617; or in writing to request reasonable assistance to be able to participate in these proceedings. Patrick Antonen, City Administrator City of Circle Pines Anoka County, Minnesota Dated: August 23, 2017 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 29 and September 5, 2017.

CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given, the Lexington Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lexington City Council Chambers, Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider a request to rezone the following properties from an R-2 zone to an R-4 zone, amend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and form a Planned Unit

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF to turn himself in on an active warrant Aug. 18. The juvenile's parents were advised and he was transported to the juvenile center. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 100 block of I-35W Aug. 18. The adult male driver was subsequently arrest for fourth-degree DWI. • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E Aug. 19. An adult male was arrested for third-degree DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a plate light out in the 100 block of Main Street Aug. 19. The driver was subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance and open bottle in a vehicle.

Anoka County Sheriff's Office open house

Sheriff James Stuart invites residents to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office open house from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory. This year the Sheriff's Office is partnering with BIKES4KIDS and residents can drop off bicycles that are no longer in use so they can be refurbished and provided to those in need. Residents may also drop off bicycles in the parking lot starting Sept. 4 through Sept. 22. In addition, the open house will feature: tours of the Sheriff’s Office and Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory; displays of Sheriff’s Office vehicles; Specialty Unit Displays: SWAT Team, Dive Team, Crime Scene Unit and Digital Forensic Unit; Reserve/Explorer Units, Chaplain Program; free fingerprinting of children; K-9 demonstrations (5 and 6 p.m.); and a prescription drug drop box. Numerous other public safety partners will also be on hand with demonstrations, displays and opportunities for attendees to interact and learn more about what is occurring within our communities.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers stopped two males in the area of North Road and Center Road in Circle Pines Aug. 18 for suspicious activity. One of the males had a warrant and was arrested and transported to jail. • An officer arrested an adult female on a warrant in the 500 block of South Road in Circle Pines Aug. 18. • A male from the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington called to report a theft from vehicle Aug. 19. The male had no suspect information and there was no evidence to collect.

Development (PUD) to accommodate a proposed apartment campus: Legal Description: Parcel #1: Lot 24 Lexington Park 2nd Addition (Property I.D. #35-31-2313-0034 – 8925 Syndicate Ave. And; Parcel #2: LEXINGTON PARK 2ND ADDITION THE W 150 FT OF LOT 38(SUBJ TO EASE RESERVATIONS & RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD IF A NY) (Property I.D. # 35-31-23-13-0054) – No address assigned. And; Parcel #3: LEXINGTON PARK 2ND ADDITION LOT 23 LEXINGTON PARK 2ND ADD (SUBJ TO 5 FT EASE FOR PUB UTIL) (EX E 33 FT THEREOF (Property I.D. #35-31-23-13-0032) -8941 Syndicate Ave. Lexington, 55014. And; Parcel #4: LOT 37 LEXINGTON PARK 2ND ADD EX E 131 FT THEREOF SUBJ TO EASE OF REC EX RD- (Property I.D. # 35-31-23-13-0051) - No address assigned. Anyone wishing to make comment or if you have questions on the zone change/Planned Unit Development request, you are invited to attend the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments or questions are welcome and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on September 7, 2017. In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, a hearing impaired individual wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (763) 784-2792 within one week prior to the hearing. Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2017.

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • 520 62nd Street, PIN # 32-31-22-31-0022 (Parcel A) - Vacating the drainage easement over wetlands on Parcel A and accepting new drainage easement - Parcel A is legally described as the West 525 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 31, Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota. Except the East 66 feet of the North 712 feet thereof, and Except the North 33 feet of the West 459 feet thereof. For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 22 and 29, 2017.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FILE NO. P.S. 02-CV-17-3093 In the Matter of the Petition of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associa-

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • 426 Pine Street, PIN #: 05-31-22-22-0006, 05-31-22-22-0003, 05-3122-22-0005 - Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation Level C. For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982- 2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2017.

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Watermark Master Planned Residential Development, northwest quadrant of I-35E and CR 14/Main Street (SW ¼ of Section 13, NW ¼ of Section 13 and part of SW ¼ of Section 12) - PUD Development Stage Plan Amendment For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2017.

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Century Farm North 7th Addition, PIN #: 07-31-22-24-0208 - PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Amendment - PUD Final Plan - Final Plat For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 29, 2017.

tion In Relation to Certificate of Title No. 127110 issued for land in the County of Anoka and State of Minnesota legally described as: Lot 1, Block 1, WEDGEWOOD PARC 8TH ADDITION TO ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THIS REAL ESTATE, PARTICULARLY: Parties to be served: Nelson Ivan Zelaya. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that unless you appear before this Court on the 14th day of September, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Government Center, Room 715, 2100 3rd Avenue, in the city of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to make a valid objection, the Court will enter the following Order: That the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order, cancel Certificate of Title No. 127110 and enter a new certificate for Lot 1, Block 1, WEDGEWOOD PARC 8TH ADDITION, in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, whose address is 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219, subject to the existing recital, but free of all memorials now appearing on the present certificate through the memorial of document number 544358.002 and also free from the memorial of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be served: (a) at least 10 days prior to such hearing upon all of the above named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of a Summons in a Civil action; (b) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon any of the above named parties not residing in this State by sending a copy of this Order by registered or certified mail, return receipt, to each of such parties at his/her post office address; (c) upon any of the above named parties who cannot be found by two weeks published notice and at least 14 days prior to the hearing by sending a copy of this Order by First Class mail to each of such parties at his/her last known address and at his/her address as stated on the Certificate of Titles if his/her address is so stated. (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. §5.25. (Note: return date on Order to Show Cause must be at least 30 days after date of mailing by the Secretary of State.) Dated: August 4, 2017 /s/ Bethany A. Fountain Lindberg, Judge of the District Court Approved as to Form By: /s/ Dulcie M. Brand, Examiner of Titles SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-100791 Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described order. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 29 and September 5, 2017.

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“THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD” (R) [STRONG VIOLENCE AND LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT.]

— After a fleet of Interpol agents are taken out by a bunch of tenacious henchmen (Sam Hazeldine, et al.) while escorting a notorious hitman (Samuel L. Jackson, who is married to a feisty, incarcerated Mexican (Salma Hayek) to the International Court of Justice in Amsterdam in this highly entertaining, hilarious, fast-paced, action-packed, violent, star-studded (Richard E. Grant and Joaquim de Almeida), 118-minute comedy based on the Tim O’Connor novel and filled with terrific dialogue and martial arts and car chase choreography, an Interpol agent (Elodie Yung) contacts her former boyfriend and skilled, triple-A-rated, downon-his-luck bodyguard (Ryan Reynolds) to get the star witness from Manchester, England, to the Hague in Amsterdam for the trial of an evil ruthless Eastern European despot (Gary Oldman).

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WEATHER TIDBIT WEEKLY AVERAGES August 2017 will go down as the coldest August since 2004. AUG. 30 TO SEPT. 5 2017 Most Metro stations are running a good 5° colder than High 77° normal. The summer of 2004 was very cool with June, July Low 57° and August all colder than normal. Fear not, this did not translate into a bitter winter for 04-05; in fact, it turned %Sun 64% out to be a mild fall and winter. Rainfall was really active in PCP 0.87” August. After a July which saw many stations reporting less than 2 inches, many stations totaled 5 to 7 inches this August. ASTRO NOTE: Evening Planets: Jupiter and Saturn.

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“THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK” (R) [LANGUAGE AND SOME DRUG MATERIAL.]

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— Jealousy, guilt, and secrets run rampant after a 25-year-old wannabe writer and recent college graduate (Callum Turner) discovers that his wealthy publisher father (Pierce Brosnan) is cheating on his artistic, depressed, guilt-ridden wife (Cynthia Nixon) in New York with a gorgeous coworker (Kate Beckinsale) in this low-key, languid-paced, psychological, 98-minute film based on Allan Loeb’s novel, and he disappoints his best friend (Kiersey Clemons) by sleeping with his father’s mistress himself and then learns a long-buried secret from an eccentric, alcoholic writer (Jeff Bridges) in his Manhattan apartment building.

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“THE TRIP TO SPAIN” (NR) CLUES ACROSS — Scrumptious food, interesting intellectual conversation, witty banter, stunning scenery and architecture, and wacky improv and impersonations highlight this engaging, lowkey, partially scripted, 115-minute film that is a sequel to “The Trip” and “The Trip to Italy” and follows actor/writer Steve Coogan and his friend Rob Brydon as they travel from one Spanish town to another sampling the delectable food.

“WIND RIVER” (R) [STRONG VIOLENCE, A RAPE, DISTURBING IMAGES AND LANGUAGE.]

— After a beautiful Native American teenager (Kelsey Asbille) who lives with her parents (Gil Birmingham and Kelsey Chow) and is dating an older man (Jon Bernthal) is found raped, beaten, and frozen to death on a snow-covered Wyoming reservation in this engaging, factually inspired, heartbreaking, well-acted, 110-minute film, an FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) from Colorado joins forces with a divorced veteran game tracker (Jeremy Renner) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the tribal police chief (Graham Greene) to search for answers in her tragic death.

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com

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“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” - Rabindranath Tagore

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JOINING THE SPARKLE FAMILY: More than a crown, making a difference FROM PAGE 1

Rantz. Candidate Maddie Arendt withdrew from the program due to a death in her family. The new ambassadors, who are all seniors at Centennial High School, are Beilby (sponsored by Jack’s Basket), Carlson (sponsored by Rice Creek Animal Hospital) and Nadeau (sponsored by Bates Orthodontics). Carlson was selected by her peers as Miss Congeniality. “The Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador Program has enjoyed getting to know a wonderful group of candidates this year. They have represented their sponsors and the city of Lino Lakes well at many events throughout the candidacy season,” said coronation coordinator Barb Culp. “The Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador Program is very proud of how each candidate embraced the program’s mission of professionalism, volunteerism and poise throughout (their) candidacy.” The program was established in 2004 as part of Blue Heron Days. The program’s mission is to support the development of young women in Lino Lakes and surrounding areas through poise, scholarship and achievement.

Meet the candidates Kaiya Carlson

Carlson wanted to become an ambassador to get involved in the community in a different way. Carlson said she was honored to be selected both as an ambassador and Miss Congeniality. “It means so much, that my peers see me as friendly and someone they can go to,” Carlson said. “It is a great honor that (the judges) see me as a person who can represent Lino Lakes in the way they want this next year.” Carlson is a captain of the cross country team, president of the student council and also a peer leader and National Honor Society (NHS) member. “I am looking forward to representing Lino, empowering women and also becoming good friends with the other girls I was crowned with,” she said. Carlson hopes to become a positive role model to younger girls while promoting the ambassador program over the next year. “I want to make a difference in the community and help spread community spirit,” she said. She also hopes to become more confident in her public speaking skills. Carlson hopes to attend Winona State University to major in special education and minor in philosophy. Her dream is to become a high school counselor with an emphasis in chemical dependency.

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Centennial senior Maddie Beilby is escorted on stage by American Legion Post 566 Commander Paul Lesch.

Maddie Beilby

Beilby wanted to become an ambassador after hearing good things about the program from past ambassadors. “Delaney (Warren) and Rachel (Steinberg) were swim team captains and they would always come to practice raving about the program, so I thought I had to try it,” she explained. Beilby was honored to be selected as an ambassador and said not only is it a confidence boost, but it also proved to her that if she puts her mind to something, she can achieve it. She is a captain of the swim team and girls golf team, works at the YMCA in Lino Lakes, volunteers at her church and often babysits for her neighbors. She said she is looking forward to “taking every opportunity as it comes, seeing how I can grow from all of this and getting to know Lino Lakes better. I hope to be able to influence other girls by being an ambassador just like I was influenced by past ambassadors.” Beilby also hopes to improve her public speaking skills. She is not sure where she wants to attend college, but she hopes to become a nurse and continue her swimming career.

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Kaiya Carlson reads her fish bowl question during coronation. Each of the candidates had drew a random question out of a fish bowl and answer it on the spot while on stage.

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Emily Nadeau gets crowned as one of this year’s three ambassadors.

Emily Nadeau

Nadeau wanted to become an ambassador because she loves to volunteer and wanted to inspire young girls to reach for their dreams. “It means so much (to be selected); just being able to be a role model to little girls and the community and helping to make a difference,” Nadeau said. Nadeau is involved in hockey and lacrosse in addition to peer leading and mentoring. She also serves on the senior class committee and a member of NHS. She added she is looking forward to making a difference through the numerous volunteer hours and making connections with other communities. “I hope to make relationships with people of all ages in my community as well as other communities and gain confidence through this program,” she said. After graduation, Nadeau plans to pursue a career in the dental field. SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

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2016 Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors Rachel Steinberg (left), Olivia Anizor and Morgan Belting give a tearful farewell to the ambassador program and give the new ambassadors some advice.