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Anoka County Fly-in

Learn more aboutt es Centennial athletes competing in fall sports s with through interviews nd see team coaches, and les. In the game schedules.

Sports, Page 7.

Councilman catches thief A local city councilman cilman oy apprehended a boy e’s who stole his wife’s rk. purse at a city park.

Read the details on page 3.

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A group of young aviation buffs watch airplanes line up and take off at the Anoka CountyBlaine Airport.

Read what local residents have to say about hot topics in ‘Word on the Street’, page 16.

Porcupine Creek Local teens pursue the professional bluegrass circuit, page 2.

State Fair

A variety of different aircraft, including seaplanes, small passenger and experimental planes flew in for the event.

A Lino Lakes resident helps bring attention to newborn hearing screenings at the State Fair, page 5.

Weather Tidbits

Week of Sept 2 - 8, 2015 Weather tidbit: September Outlook: Temperature near normal. Rainfall drier than normal. Averages: High 71º. Low 52º. Rainfall 3.39” Year Ago this week: Aside from a shower on September 3, .37”, it was a very pleasant week. Humidity was low while high temperatures were in the 70’s

Weekly Averages High Low %Sun PCP 77° 57° 62% 0.67”

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker poses with a vintage Piper Cub in a hangar at the Anoka CountyBlaine Airport after delivering a keynote speech Saturday, Aug. 22.

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Callin’ all pollen boosters

Thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the region convened at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In Saturday, Aug. 22. Organizers at the airport reported close to 3,000 people and 160 airplanes in attendance during the event, which featured exhibits, educational programs and presentations.

The AOPA advocates on behalf of aviation at both the state and federal level, working to protect the freedom of flying while representing the interests of pilots. It is the largest general aviation organization in the country with approximately 200,000 private airplanes and 500,000 pilots in its ranks.

STILLWATER — Stillwater hosts a new event called “Polli-NATION” Sept. 13 that promotes pollinator conservation nationwide in an effort to improve the environment and sustain food supplies.

On tap will be artists, music, games and sustainable and organic food and drink concessions.

Organizer Laurie Schneider, who by day works as an area photographer and documentary filmmaker, explained profits benefit the Stillwater-based advocacy group she founded called Pollinator Friendly Alliance, a nonprofit which works to further habitat planting and offers educational programs that help protect bees and butterflies.

Concerned citizens, community groups, musicians, artists, performers, beekeepers, pollinator advocates, beer lovers, foodies from around the Twin Cities … we are Polli-NATION,” she said.

The Lowdown asked her for more details.

Q: Why should the average local person care about pollination?

A: The bottom line: 85 percent of our natural world depends on our pollinators including trees, shrubs, woodlands, cover plants and flowers. Twothirds of our food supply depends on our pollinators.

Polli-NATION/see page 3

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LINO LAKES — You could say it was a victim of its own success.

So many residents have taken advantage of Lino Lakes’ mattress and furniture recycling program since the city dropped its fees that staff have been forced to reintroduce a nominal charge.

Marty Asleson, city environmental coordinator, requested permission from the City Council to charge for the service in a work session held August 24.

"The residents in Lino Lakes are great recyclers — fantastic recyclers," he said after the meeting. "They are doing such a good job. We just try to make the recycling better available."

He anticipated recycling fees for mattresses and small items of furniture would be around $20 with the fee increasing to $30 for a sofa and $40 for a bed. The fees will be re-introduced at the city's next recycling day on Sept. 19; recycling days, located at Lino Park, are held on the third Saturday of the month.

Funding for the mattress and furniture recycling is provided by a grant from Anoka County. The Lino Lakes City Council voted to drop the fee and eat the cost in April.

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"In June we started looking at our funds — our funding is for more than just furniture recycling," he said. "If we are going to hit $4,000 or $5,000 again, we are going to bust our budget."

The city does not make money by charging a recycling fee for mattresses or furniture; the charge covers the cost paid to the recycling plant.

"It's kind of a neat deal — they do have a system for recycling 90 percent of what is brought in, whether it's a mattress or whatever," said Mayor Jeff Reinert. "I kind of wondered when we went to free whether that might run into budgetary problems."

Residents will notice the new fees listed in the next ad circulated to homes in the city promoting the Sept. 19 recycling day.

Additional free recycling options are offered at the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, at which residents may drop off items such as paint, fluorescent bulbs, automotive fluids, household cleaning fluids and most other toxic substances free of charge. The next two events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Anoka County Fairgrounds.

In action during its regular meeting on Aug. 24, the City Council:

Agreed to issue certificates of indebtedness (a form of short term IOU or promissory note issued by a municipality to indicate a floating indebtedness) for $963,000 to pay for the new fire equipment required for the launch of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department's fire division in 2016. The city had been hoping to hear that a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover almost half of the cost of the equipment had been successful, but Public Safety Director John Swenson said he was still awaiting a response on the $403,000 requested.

He noted that the city was due to receive $739,000 from the Centennial Fire District equipment fund once Lino Lakes ceases to participate in the joint powers agreement with Centerville and Circle Pines on Jan. 1, 2016. The certificates of indebtedness, at a rate of 1.5 percent, will allow the city to use cash from the area and unit fund to purchase the equipment and issue a special levy on residents from 2016-2020 to replenish the fund.

Agreed to hire paid-on-call firefighter Brooke Jacobson to the Lino Lakes fire division. Her hiring brings the number of firefighters estimated to be qualified and ready to serve the city in December to 41. The city considers full staffing of the department to be 35 firefighters.

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Family bluegrass band leads to pro gigs for Wyoming siblings

by Michelle Miron Editor Teenagers Jake, Ben and Dulcie Ashworth come from a strong picker tradition.

The Wyoming natives started their musical journeys as kids, getting pointers from their musician dad Paul as they took up their instruments of choice.

Lessons at Forest Lake's Music Connection followed, then they jammed as part of a family bluegrass and gospel band with their dad and some of their other five siblings.

These days they're part of an all-teen professional bluegrass band called Porcupine Creek along with three musicians they met on the Minnesota bluegrass circuit — Duluthbased siblings Derek and Sarah Birkeland and Holger Olesen of Birchdale. Despite their geographic challenge, the members have played multiple gigs in northern Minnesota since forming three years ago, gaining a huge vote of confidence by winning the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association's Race For A Place band competition in November.

Last month Porcupine Creek released its first CD “Monster Trucks,” recorded during its live performance at a Duluth MBOTMA festival in March.

Band members say the synthesis between the families has been fun and is worth preserving, even though the young musicians have a lot of other commitments during the school year. The younger Ashworth kids all attend Forest Lake Schools, while Jake graduated last spring and will now attend Bethel University.

“The Ashworths and my family have gotten pretty close through the band,” noted 16-year-old Sarah Birkeland, who plays bass. “If this takes us to Nashville and a record label that would be awesome, but we're not expecting that to happen. We'll see where the road takes us.”

Jake Ashworth, the band's banjo player, was taught picking basics from his dad at around age 10 before moving on to study with local teachers including Forest Lake's Randy Gildersleeve. Soon after, he “picked up bass” and later achieved All State status via the FLAHS orchestra.

“I started on banjo, then everything after just came a little bit easier,” he explained. of his musical progression.

“I was able to figure out other instruments. We used to (jam as a family) quite a bit, then we kind of branched out into our own styles of music.”

The Ranger baseball standout now plays guitar as well, and has earned a scholarship to the Bethel University Orchestra when he starts there this fall.

Ninth grader Dulcie Ashworth started learning fiddle and mandolin at age 7, fine tuning her skills at Music Connection and at Brian Wicklund's Fiddle Camp.

“We had to really work at it at first, and we still work at it,” she noted. “But we know out instruments, since we've been playing for a while.”

The Ashworth and Birkeland siblings met at a Plymouth blue-

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From left (above) are Sarah Birkeland, Dulcie Ashworth, Derek Birkeland, Jake Ashworth, Ben Ashworth and Holger Olesen. The middle shot is a publicity photo and the bottom shot is of the group performing at the Northwoods Bluegrass Festival.

Listen to the band perform by searching for “Porcupine Creek band” on YouTube. grass festival in 2012 after their dads Paul and Mike bonded at a previous festival. The teens met final bandmate Olesen in Duluth the following year.

“We jammed a ton that whole weekend,” remembered Sarah Birkeland. “At the end we were like 'You know what? We should form a band.' The music definitely started our friendship.”

That year, Porcupine Creek won a talent contest enabling it to perform between major acts at the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival near Richmond. After that, the young-but-apparently-able Birkeland started booking more festivals and private gigs for the band. As it gained experience it began to earn money instead of just free festival tickets.

Half the band lives 147 miles from the other half, but that isn't as problematic as it may sound, she said. Members practice on their own, the genre allows for a lot of improvisation and the band is usually able to rehearse its play list for a couple hours before each set.

“Basically we know all the songs,” explained Jake Ashworth. “(Sometimes) you have no idea what's going to happen when they're arranged, particularly when people are taking solos or breaks. But you don't really have to plan it all out — on stage you can have chemistry with each

other, look at each other and say 'I'm taking that one.'”

The band plays mostly covers, but some of its music is written by Derek or Mike Birkeland. Future plans call for someday releasing a more “serious” CD. The band's schedule tends to slow down during the school year as members juggle academics and sports. Jake's extra time will be taken up by both orchestra and the baseball team at Bethel, and Olesen and both Birkelands and plan PSEO classes. Dulcie competes on her school swim team, and Ben has competed in Ranger soccer

and track and works at Bruce's Foods in Wyoming.

Ashworth up and comers who may eventually fill in are David, a 16-year-old FLAHS student who plays mandolin and guitar player; Ethan, a 12-yearold who plays dobro and piano and Luke, 9, who plays piano and mandolin. Younger siblings Becca and Ian (5 and 3) round out the family, and their mom is Dulcie. Though family gigs are few and far between these days, the family band performed together at the Bluegrass, Beef & Corn Festival in Baudette Aug. 1 and still plays an occasional gig at Chisago Lakes Baptist

Church or Sunrise River Apple Orchard in Wyoming.

A memorable road trip last spring for a Florida benefit concert only brought the two families closer, as the band and nine family supporters traveled in a 31-foot RV meant to sleep only nine.

“It brought us closer together,” said Sarah Birkeland.

“Whenever we get together we definitely do some music playing … and there's lot of food involved.”

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City Council Continued from page 1 • Approved restrictions and covenants for the "replacement wetland" created to mitigate the impact to existing wetland due to the construction of a turn lane and utility improvements on Birch Street in connection with the South Fire Station construction project. Approximately 0.43 acres of wetland will be lost due to the turn lane construction, and under Rice Creek Watershed District rules, 0.86 acres (a 2:1 ratio) should be replaced. The city resolved to create 0.56 acres of wetland on the fire station site, with the balance purchased from the Wollan Park Wetland Bank, currently in development.

• Voted to work with a developer who requested "an exception to the rule"

to help speed up construction following a wet summer. Larry Olson, of Tony Emmerich Construction, told the city council that Lino Lakes' process of delaying the issuance of building permits until private utilities — such as electric, cable and gas — were in place meant he was concerned about keeping construction on track at the NorthPointe development. Due to a twoto three-week lag time for scheduling private utility companies once roads were in place, Olson expressed doubt that he could make up time lost due to poor weather on the second phase of NorthPointe, located off 20th Avenue on the east of Lino Lakes, or start on a third phase, without some leniency.

cording to the city charter, publication of the ordinance must now take place and the new zoning takes effect 30 days later that.

• Voted to award a bid for culvert replacement on Bald Eagle Boulevard and Rolling Hills Drive to Valley Paving for $55,905.

• Heard that the public safety director and members of the City Council and staff had raised about $400 in pledges by volunteering for the American Legion's dunk tank during the Blue Heron Days festival. The money will help kick-start the fundraising campaign for a Lino Lakes Veterans Memorial.

City councilors agreed to work with him and make the presence of private utilities a condition of the occupancy permit, issued later in the process, rather than requiring them to be in place before building could commence.

They also authorized the start of work on the third phase of NorthPointe by approving the final plat and development agreement.

• Approved the second reading of an ordinance to rezone 17 parcels of land along Lake Drive from single-family residential and single-family executive residential to rural. The request was sparked by a family wishing to keep horses on its land, a use not permitted on property designated residential. Ac-

Polli-NATION Continued from page 1 Pollinators are delicate creatures and critical to our survival. The consumer, gardener and farmer can be agents of change.

Q: What's the problem?

A: The three main causes of pollinator decline are pesticides (home gardens, agriculture, seed coatings, municipalities, etc.); lack of forage (not much to eat: the three main food deserts or monocrops are corn, soybeans and turf grass); and disease and pests (pollinator immune systems are depleted so they can’t fight off the usual pests).

Q: Why do you personally care so much?

A: I was brought up in a home of conservationists, and around organic farming. I’m passionate about anything nature. My father helped save Wisconsin rivers. He was a mayfly guy, I’m a bee girl. I’m an advocate of sustainable and regenerative practices. I see how well these practices work firsthand.

Q: Will local honey producers be participating?

A: Bare Honey in Maplewood, Bone Lake Meadows in Scandia and Wayne Honey Farm in River Falls, Wis. Q: Who are some of the featured guests?

A: (Minneapolis-based) performer, artist and

Artist list for Polli-NATION •Ian Welshon, painter •Kit Pendergast, painter/installation artist •John Munson, musician/writer/performer •AIGA Minnesota, design •Greg Corman, sculptor •Jennifer Saliture, potter •Morgan Mosiman, architect •Ann Hauer, architect •Chris Koza with Rogue Valley, Music •Firefly, music •Jillian Rae, music •Jill Whitney-Birk, choreographer •John Kaul, videographer •Terry McDaniel, photographer •Sharri Keller, photographer •Marti Rasmussen, designer •Julie Bourman, designer •Kathy Feste, artist

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‘Polli-NATION’ When: 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater Details: By Pollinator Friendly Alliance.

Sustainable and organic foods, beer, art,games, honey. Music by indie artists Chris Koza, Rogue Valley, Firefly and Jillian Rae. Contact: Tickets at www.pollinator.bpt. me, more info at http://pollinatorfriendly.org.

Donations accepted at www.scvfoundation. org/give-now/pollinator-friendly-alliance.

writer John Munson is our emcee. Headliner is (Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter) Chris Koza with Rogue Valley. A number of local and statewide politicians will be present, including mayors from the five Pollinator Friendly Cities (Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Minneapolis, Shorewood and St. Louis Park).

Q: How is this event being funded?

A: By ticket sales and the generosity of main sponsors The Food Building, The Lone Grazer Creamer, Red Table Meat Co., 2 Gingers Whiskey and Bare Honey (along with other donations).

Q: What's been the greatest challenge of pull-

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Vendors sought The Shoreview Indoor Farmers Market is seeking vendors who produce farmstead products such as cheese, meats, poultry, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey maple syrup and preserves. The Indoor Farmers Market will take place at the Shoreview Community Center from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays, November 17, December 15, January 19 and February 16. An application can be found at www.shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

Free Dollars into Sense Class The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County will present a free ‘Dollars into Sense’ class on Thursdays; September 10, October 8, November 4, and December 10 at 10 am at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave, Blaine.

The class will cover tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to

ing this event together?

A: The greatest challenge and also the greatest thrill is working with many different talented artists, pulling them together, being sure to remain cohesive as a whole and still allow creative freedom to do what artists do best — create.

Q: Do you hope to make this an annual event?

A: Yes. Wouldn’t it be awesome to have it on the actual Lift Bridge over the St. Croix? Every year there will be another collection of art and advocacy coming together to protect the pollinators, because this issue is not going away.

The Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America announces the ‘Rocket Into Scouting’ event for young boys and their parents from 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, September 17 at all area elementary schools. This is the largest Cub Scout recruitment event of the year, expected to enroll over 4,000 new members. Every boy who signs up for Cub Scouts that day will receive a free model rocket kit, to be built and then launched at a future meeting or council “Blast Off ” event.

Cub Scouts is a program for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade that positively affects every area of a boy’s life by offering fun and active experiences to build character, leadership and life skills. Cub Scouts participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to help them gain confidence, increase social skills and develop their capacity for leadership – all while having fun and serving their community. Parents can register their sons for Cub Scouts at any elementary school on Sept. 17, or online at www.

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Councilman catches suspect in purse theft CIRCLE PINES — City Councilman Matthew Percy apprehended a 16-yearold boy who allegedly took his wife's purse from a city park.

At approximately 10:45 a.m. Aug. 22, Centennial Lakes Police Department officers responded to a report of males fighting in the first block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines. Officers arrived and found Perry detaining a juvenile male.

Officers learned that Percy and his family had been at Golden Lake Park and Mrs. Percy's purse was taken while it was briefly left unattended on a table.

A boy was observed in the area where the purse, now devoid of its contents, was found. The boy was observed leav-

ing the park in a hurried manner on his bicycle.

Councilman Percy followed the teen in his vehicle and was able to catch up to him approximately two blocks later.

The boy attempted to flee on foot, but Percy restrained him on the ground until officers arrived. The male voluntarily turned over property taken from the purse. He will be charged with theft through the juvenile court system.

No one sustained any injury during the incident. Police consider this to be an isolated incident, although they caution members of the public to avoid leaving valuables unattended.

— Compiled from Centennial Lakes Police Department press release

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Opinion Wear a helmet Skateboarding was

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a dream come true for me. I remember my first ride on my brother’s skateboard. The short narrow yellow board was nearly impossible to ride. As the younger brother, I always wanted to do what he could and

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wanted to hang out with him and his friends.

So at that point, my new goal was to save up for a skateboard. Back then Hi Tempo ski and sail shop offered the ultimate in skateboard options. I had my eye on a Vision Psycho, a board that had an aggressive tail and nose with a medium concave deck, along with graphics my mom would approve of. The Gullwing trucks and OJ wheels were awesome.

The day came when I bought it, put it together and started riding. While I practiced for hours every day during my elementary school years, I hadn’t anticipated that my dream of owning a skateboard would lead to four days at St. John’s Hospital with road rash, a skull fracture and a concussion. I was lucky that I didn’t have permanent damage, though some say it’s debatable.

Back then, we didn’t think about wearing a helmet for biking, rollerblading or skateboarding, and it wasn’t on the radar of our parents, either.

Those activities were a rite of passage for kids.

We built launch ramps, quarter pipes and tried to railside on any curb we found, never thinking about how close we were to a head injury.

Today, I get chills when I see a kid on a skateboard, razor, rollerblades, electric scooter or bike without a helmet. And it’s surprising how often helmet-less kids are riding along busy roads or sidewalks. I know kids don’t like to wear helmets – I didn’t like it, and my kids often complain about it. Given their own discretion, kids go out riding and ‘forget’ to wear their helmet. As parents, we can remind them that today’s helmets are much more comfortable and trendy than when we were kids. Most importantly, we need to enforce the rule of wearing a helmet, and impose consequences if they don’t. We also need to model the behavior we want them to follow, which means wearing a helmet ourselves.

Preparing for the future Next week, children in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area will be returning to school. I love this time of year; the excitement, the preparation, the energy in the air. It’s both a fresh start and a return to what is familiar.

There is quite a bit of preparation and excitement going on at Solid Ground as well.

We recently completed a 2015-2020 Strategic Plan with goals that are both new and exciting, yet also familiar and foundational to our work. When looking to the future, it is wise to fi rst review the past. The Board and staff spent much of last year gathering research on trends in housing and homelessness, as well as surveying our clients, donors, volunteers and other stakeholders to learn more about what we do well and where we need to improve. What we learned drove both the planning process and the fi nal outcome. Our 2015-2020 Strategic Plan focuses on four key initiatives: (1) Expand Services to Children and Youth to Break the Cycle of Homelessness. Homeless and unstably housed

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TRISHA KAUFFMAN children are more prone to illness, emotional and behavioral problems and poor school performance.

Solid Ground will expand its after school tutoring program to provide an additional day of tutoring to help kids perform at grade level. Another goal is to have all of our children and youth enrolled in enrichment activities outside of school hours, to help build their social and emotional development.

(2) Provide Wellness Programs to Improve Client Well-being. Most homeless adults have multiple, chronic health issues like physical or mental illnesses and chemical dependency, and most homeless women have also experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and other trauma.

Solid Ground will build on its groundbreaking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training by offering more trauma informed services, including a Women in Recovery Group and an empowerment program for our younger women and girls. We will also offer more services to improve our clients’ physical wellness, such as yoga and nutrition classes.

(3) Enhance Opportunities for Permanent Employment. Twothirds of Solid Ground families have incomes below the federal poverty level, which for a family of four is only $24,250.

Solid Ground will provide personalized employment services to parents prior to program exit so that all families have increased income before they leave us. We will also direct more resources to helping families overcome their transportation barriers.

(4) Continue Organizational Growth and Impact. Homelessness among families with children is the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in Minnesota, increasing 32% from 2006-2012. Solid Ground will continue

to grow its scatteredsite housing services in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties and will also partner with affordable housing developers to bring our services to more families in need in the community.

In summer 2016, Solid Ground will partner with Sherman Associates to serve homeless veterans and their families at the new Villages at FrostEnglish apartments in Maplewood.

We are excited by the possibilities that our 2015-2020 Strategic Plan presents, and I invite you to read a summary of the plan on our website: www.solidgroundmn. org. I also invite you to discover where you can contribute to this plan.

Join us as an after-school tutor, or partner with us as an employer or landlord. Come learn more about the issues at one of our monthly Home At Last Tours. There are so many ways to engage in this work. You can just feel the energy in the air.

— Trisha Cummins Kauffman is Executive Director of Solid Ground, tckauffman@ solidgroundmn.org

Though we bought helmets for our kids along with their first bikes, I hadn’t worn a helmet when I rode my bike with my family until a couple of years ago. I bought one after a friend was hit while riding his bike through Dellwood, and he credited a helmet with helping save his life.

According to the CDC only half of bicyclists wore helmets in 2010, and 800 bicyclists were killed and 515,000 injured — half of those children and adolescents under age 20. Of those, 26,000 had traumatic brain injuries.

Just think of a helmet as part of the required gear needed to ride on the pavement. Moms and dads – let your kids go out and play hard, but please make them wear a helmet.

— Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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Dreaming about self-driving cars They’re coming soon.

It’s exciting, and I love the idea of cars driving themselves.

One expert contends they’re only 15 years away. Though I’m a bit skeptical, I sure hope it is true. I can dream ultimate cruise control is on its way.

Look at the way some people drive. We really need self-driving cars.

For the rest of us, travel would become relaxing and refreshing. It would be fun to recline in the back seat while reading or watching movies of Steve McQueen driving sports cars on a 40-inch TV. My wife needs this car.

She drives just fine, but could save lots of time by letting the car drive her through the morning rush hour. She could enjoy rising later and leisurely strolling to the car, letting it glide her along the freeway as she used its hair drier and deluxe makeup mirror.

She would arrive at her office as if stepping out of the day spa. Of course, a car that drives itself would be equipped with cappuccino brewer, bagel toaster and orange juice squeezer. We are talking the good life now.

Teenagers and cars would finally be a safe mix as they chat, text

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

NORM BARNHART and tweet until their fingers bled without risking anyone’s life.

Fellow motorists would suddenly be cheerful and give you car-to-car greetings using all their fingers.

You could put your dog in the car — let him stick his head out the window and simply push the button, sending Rover on his way to the vet or groomer all by himself. You could then stay home and eat cookies without “those eyes” looking up at you with such deep longing.

Self- driving cars would also be a boon for those who frequent bars, country clubs and ice houses. Those stumbling home could simply wobble to their selfdriving vehicle and push the “home” button, then comfortably sleep it off as roads become safer for the rest of us. We would, of course, also have self-

driving golf carts and snowmobiles.

The car could even take itself to the car wash, allowing you to stay home and watch Richard Pryor in the movie “Car Wash” and fondly remember the good old days.

Fewer accidents will cause insurance prices to plummet. Seventeenyear-old teen drivers would have the same insurance costs as that little old lady who drives only 20 miles on Sunday.

Insurance would only be needed if a pothole caused a coffee spill in your lap.

Automatic driving cars would drive so perfectly the fuel savings would be enough to install a car seat with a Jujitsu back massager.

I am starting to save up a few bucks a day for the proposed $50,000 selfdriving car. I’m excited about a car that saves money on insurance, fuel and aspirin.

It would sure beat my wife’s current 1996 winter beater-mobile.

The only special feature for my wife’s car is a winter remote car starter . . . me.

— Local entertainer and speaker Norm Barnhart can be reached at MagicNorm.com.

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Letters to the Editor Would continue to excel Steve Nieno CIRCLE PINES — I recently learned that Matt Percy has filed for re-election on the Circle Pines City Council. He is definitely one who serves this community with a love and passion for our best interests.

In my time as the chair of the Circle

Pines Planning Commission I had a wonderful opportunity to work with Matt. He always arrived at meetings well prepared and brought strong insight into our discussions.

He has continued that quality of effort and passion on the council these last several years. Matt is also a wonderful leader and example for our youth as he regularly leads Scouting meetings and events.

I believe Matt would continue to excel and provide value to our community if re-elected.

Diamond ringer: Former Ranger wins world horseshoe title

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Lino Lakes resident Rick Gobell was elected chairman-elect of the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota. Gobell is president and CEO of Drake Bank in St. Paul. He has worked there since it opened in 2002. Before that he was a consumer lender with ITT Financial Services and Anchor Bank Group. He is director of the St. Paul Rotary Club, treasurer of the Gateway Flying Club, former director of the Neighborhood Development Alliance and volunteers with youth sports and Boy Scouts.

Information about 21-year-old Lino Lakes resident Sonjay Sivarajah is featured on materials being distributed at the Minnesota Department of Health newborn screening program

booth at the HealthFair 11 building at the Minnesota State Fair. Sivarajah was born with hearing loss before newborn hearing screening was mandated for all Minnesota newborns in 2007. “We had concerns about his hearing and talked with his doctor many times,� said Sonjay’s mother, Rhonda Sivarajah, about the months after he was born. “But without routine hearing screening at birth, his hearing loss was not diagnosed until he was nearly 2.5 years old. Although Sonjay has achieved great success, his journey has been filled with frustration and challenges — all of which would have been easier if he had been screened and diagnosed earlier.�

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by Michelle Miron Editor By quietly practicing at the local VFW, a former Ranger softball standout has “staked out� a world title in her field.

Forest Lake resident Helen Hawkinson-Mike, 50, recently retired as a local softball pitcher to pitch horseshoes competitively. After only three years in the sport, she managed last month to bring home the title in her division at the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Horseshoe Tournament in Topeka, Kansas. She won 14 of 15 games and bested 15 opponents, starting with a ringer percentage average of 29.25 (out of 40 throws) and ending with an average 34.17.

Her method? She said she uses muscle memory that comes from years of pitching softballs — staring at the stake, slowing down her movement and throwing low. “It was pretty exciting since it was my

More info about horseshoe competitions can be found at http://worldhorseshoetournament.com or www.minnesotahorseshoes.com.

first-ever time at world,â€? she said of the competition, noting she was interviewed live by ESPN. “Nobody, actually, in my league in Forest Lake has ever taken first. This year I've been playing a lot more ‌ I just love it so much, and keep getting better and better.â€?

The 1982 Forest Lake Area High School grad grew up with athletic parents; her mom was a phys ed teacher, her dad a hockey standout at St. Cloud State. She remembers playing backyard horseshoes, but focused on volleyball and softball at FLAHS then pitched for the Friar Tuck's softball team in a co-ed slow-pitch VFW league for years after. Three years ago she was recruited for the VFW's summer horseshoe league, learning the ropes from her friend, local youth instructor April Lynch of Wyoming. She's since competed in three to four NHPA-sanctioned tournaments annually. “I quit (softball) because as pitcher, I didn't like the ball coming back at me,� she explained. “(Horseshoes) is a perfect avenue —I can pitch slow and not worry

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Hawkinson-Mike was interviewed live by ESPN at world competition in Topeka, Kansas last month. She favors horseshoe-themed jewelry and hats. about getting hit in place.�

Last year she took third at state in her novice division (divisions are based on ringer percentages in previous tournament play), topped this year by her win at world. “I was very nervous,� she remembered. “My first few games I only had 10 ringers (of 40 throws), then the second day I was more comfortable, and by the third day I had my best game ever — 22 ringers.�

That performance bumped her up to the second-most-skilled NHPA division of 13 possible, meaning her competition will become much more intense.

During competition season, Hawkinson-Mike stays in shape by lifting free weights, running and doing step aerobics. If she didn't, throwing 40 of the 2.5-pound horseshoes per game in multiple games could be grueling, she said.

As an occupation, she works as a legal secretary for Fabyanske Law Firm in Minneapolis. She has two grown stepsons via husband Rick Mike. Her other hobbies include spending time at a family cabin, snowmobile, fish and go four-wheeling.

She said the part of horseshoes she most enjoys is meeting new people. Her sport of choice has partly taken the place of biking, since she recently sold her Harley Fat Boy. “This is now my passion,� she explained. “I play as much as I can now — I guess you could say I'm addicted.�

An officer responded to a report of a property damage accident that occurred in the 300 block of Birch Street at 4:52 p.m. Aug. 19. A vehicle rear-ended another vehicle waiting to make a turn. There was moderate damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported.

An officer stopped a vehicle for an inoperable headlight in the 700 block of Vicky Lane just before 11 p.m.

Aug. 20. The 35-year-old male driver from Coon Rapids was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI and transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

An officer responded to a report of property damage in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 22 at 5:20 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) damaged a parked vehicle with a shopping cart.

Officers responded to a report of juveniles attempting to steal street signs in the 6600 block of Black Duck Drive at 3:32 a.m. Aug. 23. Officers were unable to locate the suspect(s). This case is currently under investigation.

An officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway at 11:01 p.m.

Aug. 23. The 24-year-old male driver from St. Paul was subsequently arrested for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and for expired registration.

An officer stopped a vehicle for an inoperable headlight in the 6200 block

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of I-35E at 11:27 p.m. Aug. 23. The 27-year-old male driver from Stacy was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI. The man was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

An officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of I-35W at 4:51 p.m. Aug. 24. The 53-year-old male driver from North Branch was arrested for gross misdemeanor no proof of insurance and for driving after revocation. The man was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

An officer stopped a vehicle for lane use violation in the 7100 block of Lake Drive at 11:48 p.m. Aug. 24. The 22-year-old male driver from Coon Rapids was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DUI. Officers responded to a 911 hang-up in the 600 block of 62nd Street at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 25. After further investigation, a 21-year-old male was arrested for fifth-degree domestic assault. The man was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and for lane use violation in the 700 block of Main Street at 11:14 p.m. Aug. 25. The 24-year-old female driver from East Bethel was subsequently cited for fourth-degree DWI, speed and for possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer responded to a report of vehicle theft that occurred in the 6400 block of Langer Circle at 5:37 p.m.

Aug. 26. A 17-year-old juvenile female was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Thursday, September 3 at Lifetree CafĂŠ. The program titled, ‘Blowing the Whistle on Abuse: One Courageous Teenage Girl Tells Her Story,’ includes a film of a young woman who was abused by her father for 11 years.

Admission is free. Lifetree CafĂŠ is located at One Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Contact 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com for more information.

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quad communities QUAD CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3 Where: City of Lino Lakes Community Room, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: Sandy Zeiszler with MoxzClicks will discuss ways to increase visibility using LinkedIn. Free to members, $15 nonmember rate, includes lunch.

Contact: quadchamber.org

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Learn the step-by-step process of making salsa. Limit of 20 people; call to reserve a spot. $8 includes salsa to take home.

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

years, according to Minnesota Law. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

When: 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

10 Where: Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE, Blaine Details: 4 hour refresher course for seniors 55 and older who have completed the 8 hour course.

Completion qualifies participants for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 Where: Meet at JJ’s Bierstube, 2670 County Rd. E. East, White Bear Lake Details: See unique and historic lakeside cottages on a hike through Birchwood Village and the Southeast corner of White Bear Lake. Hike are approximately 5 miles and last 1 ½ -2 hours.

Contact: 612-940-5097 or stpaulhike.org

YOGADEVOTION When: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 27 Where: Redeemer

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Anoka County History Center and Library, 2135 Third Avenue N., Anoka

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Lakeside Commons Park, 3020 Lakes Parkway NE Details: Swim .3 miles; bike 16.7 miles; run 3.5 miles.

Contact: blainetriathlon.com

DETAILS: Costumed guides host walking tour of various sites throughout Anoka that have been privy to “unexplained events”.

Tours also on MondayThursday the week of Halloween.

When: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: Sunrise Park Field #2, Lino Lakes Details: Event allows boys and girls to showcase their football talents with scores based on distance and accuracy. Preregister by Sept. 10 Contact: 651-982-2440

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr., Centerville Details: 5K and 8K run through Rice Creek Chain of Lakes regional park, sponsored by Minnesota Main Street Merchants and the No One Left Hungry Foundation.

Register by Sept. 1 for discount.

Contact: zapevent.com

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55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon for up-close visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, activities and garden goodies for tasting.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

7 or 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Sept.

3-Oct 23

NFL PEPSI PUNT, PASS & KICK COMPETITION

SALSA-MAKING DEMONSTRATION

TAMARACK DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS

WHEN:

Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Multi-level class led by Jean Auger, open to all adults. $55.

Contact: suejohns3@ gmail.com

YOGADEVOTION When: 6-7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 20 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1851 Birch St. Details: All are welcome.

Contact: 651-779-0311 or tersay@msn.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Where: Meet at north end of Kowalski’s parking lot, 4391 Lake Ave S., White Bear Lake Details: Hike along White Bear Lake. Hike is approximately 3 miles and lasts 1 hour.

Contact: 651-426-8593 or stpaulhike.org

2015 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP DAY When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free concerts, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, exhibits, fireworks. Free parking.

Fireworks start at 8 p.m.

Contact: www.ci-whitebear-township.mn.us

TAMARACK TYKES: ‘W IS FOR WATER’ When: 9:30-11 am Sat., Sept. 12 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Weekend preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an adult. Play in Tamarack’s stream and learn about the water cycle, what sinks or floats and what the word “dissolve” means.

Preregistation required.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE When: Sat., Sept. 12 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake Details: Food and

CONTACT: 763-421-0600 or www. anokacountyhistory.org

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive Details: Recycle appliances and electronics.

Contact: 651-982-2423

wine/beer tastings, silent auction, live music, wagon rides and more. Fundraiser for White Bear Lake Rotary Club.

Contact: www. tasteofwhitebearlake.com

CORNFEST When: 3-10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept 12 Where: St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Kids games, inflatables, rock climbing wall for teens, hot air balloon rides, Segway rides, drones, food and sweet corn. Live music includes Saints & Sinners, Sammy Brown & Andreas Fenner and headliner, High & Mighty.

Contact: 651-426-3245 or www.stjudeofthelake.org

ST. MARY OF THE LAKE FALL FESTIVAL When: 6-9:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 12 and noon-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: St. Mary of the Lake Parish Center, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Pig roast dinner on Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. followed by live music by the Emerson Band. Beer, wine and concessions available until 9:30; silent and live auction, wine toss, raffles and more.

Sunday turkey dinner from noon-2:30; also inflatables, children’s games, and raffle.

Contact: 651-427-7771 or www.stmarys-wbl.org

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE When: Daily 10 am-6 pm, Saturdays, Sept 19-Oct. 31 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Choose from two routes through the 7-acre corn maze.

Also includes farm dig sand box, pedal carts, spiderweb, mini maze, corn box, barnyard and more.

Also complimentary hayrides to pumpkin patch on weekends.

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

Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: White Bear Lake South Campus Details: Community walk raises awareness and money for the Histiocytosis Association. Also food, raffle and silent auction items, and a carnival theme featuring face painting and other games.

Contact: histiowalkmn@ gmail.com

POLLI-NATION When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: Lift Bridge Brewhouse & Park, 1900 Tower Dr., Stillwater Details: Fundraiser for pollinator conservation includes live music by local indie bands, limited edition beer, organic food, honey tasting contest and other games, and auction items.

18 and older.

Contact: pollination.btp. me or pollinatorfriendly. org

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM When: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 14 Where: Polar Chevrolet, 1801 E. County Rd. F Details: 4 hour refresher course for seniors 55 and older who have completed the 8 hour course.

Completion qualifies participants for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota Law. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

SENIOR HEALTH EXPO TOUR DE HUGO When: 8 am Sat., Sept. 12 Where: Lions Park, 5524 Upper 146th St., Hugo Details: Choice of bike rides includes various scenic routes and 6, 20, 32 or 48-mile distances throughout the Hugo area.

Contact: www.ci.hugo. mn.us

SCANDIA TACO DAZE When: 11 am-4 pm Sat., Sept. 12 Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. Details: Annual community festival sponsored by the Scandia Marine Lions Club with a “Pirates of the Scandiaribbean” theme.

Tacos, parade, dodgeball tourney, beer garden, arts/ crafts, car and tractor show.

Contact: www. scandiamn.com/tacodaze

HISTIO WALK MN 2015 When: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

When: 1-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 Where: White Bear YMCA, 2100 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake Details: Free program for seniors includes vendors, food, pre-diabetes screening, speakers and presentations, health and wellness information, local senior services, and more.

Contact: 651-777-8103 or www.ymcatwincities.org

TAMARACK DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: ‘Bird Banders at Work’ theme. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon for up-close visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, activities and garden goodies for tasting.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

ANNUAL BOOYA FESTIVAL When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept.

20 Where: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Food, entertainment, bake sale, cake walk, silent auction and booya.

Contact: 651-784-7667 or gumcll.org

GLORIA’S 4TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE SHORTEST MARATHON When: 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Starts at Bald Eagle Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, White Bear Lake Details: Participants run one block and proceeds go to the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf. $35 donation/adult; $15/child under 12 includes two White Castles, water, coffee, donuts, ice cream sandwich and a t-shirt (if registered by Sept. 11).

Come alone or organize a team.

Contact: 651-429-5561 or whitebearfoodshelf.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE TRIAD SENIOR PICNIC When: 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Podvin Park, 1700 9th St., White Bear Lake Details: Enjoy time with friends and share the latest in crime prevention.

Meet local law enforcement personnel, the mayor, and city council members.

Free, food served until gone. Program begins at 11:55.

Contact: 651-407-5322

THEATER

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL When: 2-6 pm Sat., Sept.

12 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, Details: Family event featuring local bluegrass bands.

Contact: 651-430-6000 or www.co.washington.mn.us

LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS OPEN HOUSE When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Sept. 15 & 22 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Meet the members, learn a new song, try harmonizing on a tag, and learn about Lake Country’s 47-year history in the White Bear Area.

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

ARTS EDNA IMM’S JOURNEY: FOR THE LOVE OF ART When: Exhibit runs from Aug. 3- Sept. 10 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Artist exhibition in the Ford Family Gallery.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

‘DEATH BY DESIGN’ When: Sept.10 - Sept 27.

Shows Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: With vivid characters, sophisticated banter and lively humor, this comedy is a murderously good time.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers. com

MUSIC WALDFEST When: Noon-6 pm Mon., Sept. 7 (Labor Day) Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant, 8390 Lofton Ave. Grant Details: Polka in the pine forest to music of the Artie Shafer Band and enjoy brats and beer.

Contact: www. gasthausbavarianhunter. com or 651-439-7128

14TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY

ONGOING SCENIC WAGON RIDES When: 1-5 pm Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 12Oct. 25, and certain times during the week Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, Dellwood Details: Wagon rides run continuously.

Contact: 651429-7202 or www. pinetreeappleorchard.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET When: 8 am-noon Fridays, through Oct. 30 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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Adapted C 1 Soccer DATE/TIME/OPPONENT SEPTEMBER Sept. 30 at 4:30 p.m.: away vs. Columbia Heights OCTOBER Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m.: home vs.Anoka Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m.: away vs. Robbinsdale Cooper Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m.: away vs. Stillwater Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m.: home vs. St. Cloud Apollo Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m.: away vs.White Bear Lake Oct. 26 at 4:30 p.m.: home vs.Wayzata Oct. 28 at 4:30 p.m.: away vs. Mounds View NOVEMBER Nov. 2 at 4:30 p.m.: home vs. Park Center Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.: sectional tournament at home

Adapted C1 Soccer Head Coach Deb Kline Coach did not respond to requests for info by press time.

Volleyball DATE/TIME/OPPONENT SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Elk River Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Heritage Christian Academy Sept. 10 at 7 p.m: home vs. Irondale Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.: invitational at Apple Valley Sept. 11, 12 at TBD: invitational at Apple Valley Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Totino-Grace Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Andover Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Anoka Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Spring Lake Park Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Champlin Park OCTOBER Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Osseo Oct. 3 at 9 a.m.: invitational at home Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.: home vs.Armstrong Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Blaine Oct. 9 at 4 p.m.: invitational at St. Michael-Albertville Oct. 10 at 8 a.m.: invitational at St. Michael-Albertville Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Park Center Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Coon Rapids Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Maple Grove

Volleyball Head Coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: We are returning seven players from last year's team — seniors Kara Steffes and Maddie Soler along with juniors Olivia Jensen, Erin Lime, Jeni Farmerie and Sydney Wyffels and sophomore Sydney Stapleton. We will be much more experienced this year, and I know that will help the players going into game play. We will have a few new faces to the court this year as well, and they are itching for their chance to shine.

Kara Steffes will continue to be a threat for us out of the middle, and we hope to be able to utilize her much more this year with a stronger and deeper back row. Erin Lime and Olivia Jensen, both juniors, will return as our outside hitters. Both offer a different look on the outside and will complement the team well. I have been really impressed with our team's serving at scrimmages so far. Our servers have been able to put a lot of pressure on the other teams' passers and get them out of system on offense, which is a bonus for any team. It's also nice to have so many great servers. The best thing about this group of girls, is watching them go after it out on the court. They are not afraid of hitting the ground and sacrificing their body to keep the ball alive. We have a lot of versatility, which gives us lots of options for the players. It has been a lot of fun watching them each day in practice, and I am really excited for our first match.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: At this time, captains have not been selected. We have a strong

group of leaders and wanted them to have an opportunity to show leadership in practice, scrimmages and our teambuilding event before they will be selected.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: We play in an extremely competitive conference which makes every night out a battle — which is lots of fun for the players. I think the girls get pumped every year to play Blaine, just because they are so close proximity-wise it makes for a good rivalry. We have had some classic matches between our two schools, and this year will be no different.

Q: Any special events or fundraisers readers should know about?

A: Some key dates for the upcoming year: • Oct. 6: 11th Annual Youth Night and breast cancer awareness match vs. Robinsdale Armstrong. Any CVC or middle school volleyball player who wears their jersey gets in free.

We would like to encourage everyone else to wear pink in support. This is a fundraiser, and each team has helped organize a drawing for themed baskets. It started as a recognition night (after) my mom passed away from breast cancer after a 14-year battle. Players' moms have also been affected, and we want to show our support for all the women and their families that go through this fight.

• Oct, 3: We host an eight-team tournament at the middle school and defend our title from last year.

• We are taking the team on a ropes challenge course at Trollhaugen.

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Sept. 1 at 5 p.m.: home vs. Champlin Park Sept. 2 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Irondale Sept. 8 at 5 p.m.: away vs. Totino Grace Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Maple Grove Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.: home vs. Spring Lake Park Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Armstrong Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.: away vs. Duluth East Sept. 21 at 5 p.m.: away vs. Osseo Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Park Center Sept. 29 at 5 p.m.: home vs. Blaine

Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Blaine Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Coon Rapids Sep. 18 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Andover Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Osseo

OCTOBER Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.: home vs.Andover Oct. 3 at 1 p.m.: home vs.Anoka Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.: away vs. Elk River Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Coon Rapids Boys soccer Head Coach Jeff Ottosen Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: The depth that has developed in the program. Last year's records for all four of our teams were very successful. The players are used to doing very well. The soccer program is growing.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: Matt Kuenstling, Kyosuke Mitsuishi and Erik Jamison-Ekeling.

Captains are voted on by peers the previous year and announced at the end-of-the-year banquet for the upcoming season.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: Our first game vs.

Roseville (Aug. 29) as we will use it as a measuring stick to see where we are as a team, then utilize that information to help us improve and fine tune for the rest of the season.

Girls cross country DATE/TIME/OPPONENT SEPTEMBER Sept. 22 at 4:15 p.m.: Pirate Sophomore and Under Meet in Brooklyn Park Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.: Milaca Megameet at Milaca Golf Course OCTOBER Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.: Osseo Invitational at Elm Creek Park Reserve Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m.: Blaine Invitational at Majestic Oaks Oct. 14 at 2:30 p.m.: conference championships at Elk River Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.: Centennial Invitational at home Oct. 29 at 3 p.m.: section championships at Anoka High NOVEMBER Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.: state meet at St. Olaf College Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.: end of season banquet at home DECEMBER Dec. 31 at 7:30 a.m. alumni and parent run and breakfast Girls cross country Head Coach Neil Kruse Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: We return a solid nucleus from last year's team with the addition of good summer mileage that improved several more athletes. Emily Danzl is the top returnee, but she'll be challenged by Grace Johnson, Onna Peschong, Sydney Phillips, Ella Ruble, Kate Walcheck, Becky Green and a few others. It appears we will have decent depth, so competition for the top seven to 10 spots will keep the order in flux.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: Bethany Carstens, Emily Danzl and Sydney Phillips. They were elected by teammates, probably because they work hard, set a positive example for others and are respectful of others.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: The meet coming up is the one we look forward to the most. There is always added excitement for Milaca, as it is such a big meet, but we want to be contenders for the top spots at conference and section and do well at state.

Q: Any special events or fundraisers readers should know about?

A: The Golden Lake Gallop held in July is our only fundraising effort.

OCTOBER Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.: away vs.Totino-Grace Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.: away vs.Anoka Football Head Coach Mike Diggins Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: We are young and an experienced but have a lot of skilled position kids. I believe with time, we will become a real good offense.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: We have six captains: Nick Henke, Levi Falck, Tre Morris, Danny Anderson, Keaton Kuzel and Jake Hartford.

All were voted on by peers. They have worked extremely hard this sum-

mer and have been real good leaders of a young team.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: I look forward to real strong competition. We play three preseason top 5 teams. We are excited for the challenge. I also look forward to seeing an inexperienced team develop into a strong team.

Q: Any special events or fundraisers readers should know about?

A: People can still purchase Cougar Cards (discount cards) by contacting Centennial High.

Girls soccer DATE/TIME/OPPONENT SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.: home vs. Champlin Park Sept. 2 at 5 p.m.: away vs. Irondale Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Totino Grace Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.: away vs. Maple Grove Sep. 12 at 3 p.m.: home vs. Spring Lake Park Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.: home vs. Armstrong Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Osseo Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.: home vs. Park Center Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Blaine OCTOBER Oct. 1 at 5 p.m.: home vs.Andover Oct. 3 at 3 p.m.: home vs.Anoka Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.: away vs. Elk River Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.: away vs. Coon Rapids Girls soccer Head Coach Ginger Flohaug Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: This team is full of girls who work hard and are dedicated to the team. The passion they have for the game and willingness to learn are all strengths this team has to help achieve our goals for the season.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: Caitlyn Bangert and Mikayla Iaquinto. Both are seniors this year and are positive leaders who show both on and off the field what it means to play for Centennial. Both have shown the team and coaching staff they are trustworthy, friendly, organized, hardworking and positive team players.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: Our entire conference is talented. The teams each battle in every game, but at our team meeting many were looking forward to Maple Grove and thought it was the team that had a good chance to win our conference. They wanted to see how we would do against it.

Q: Any special events or fundraisers readers should know about?

A: Our team always does an August car wash at Spirit Hills which is completed now, but we just kicked off the annual cookie dough sale and will wrap up our season selling Butter Braids in November for the holiday season. All four teams volunteer at Feed My Starving Children as well as organizing a boys and girls event to a Minnesota United Game.

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Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.: home vs. Coon Rapids Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.: home vs. Irondale Sept. 10 at 6 p.m.: away vs. Champlin Park Sept. 12 at noon: invitational at U of M Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.: home vs. Osseo Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.: invitational at St. Catherine’s Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.: away vs. St. Michael-Albertville Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.: away vs. Park Center Sept. 26 at 12:30 p.m.: invitational at home Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.: home vs. Blaine

Sept. 22 at 4:15 p.m.: Pirate Sophomore and Under Meet in Brooklyn Park Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.: Milaca Megameet at Milaca Golf Course

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Oct. 1 at 6 p.m.: away vs.Anoka Oct. 3 at TBD: Section True Team at Northdale Middle Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.: home vs. Maple Grove Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.: State True Team at TBD Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.: home vs.Andover Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.: conference tournament at home Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.: JV conference tournament at Northdale Middle

Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.: state meet at St. Olaf College Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.: end of season banquet at home

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DATE/TIME/OPPONENT SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.: home vs. Andover Sept. 2 at 4 p.m.: away vs. Stillwater Sept. 10 at 4 p.m.: home vs. Coon Rapids Sept. 16 at 4 p.m.: away vs. Maple Grove Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.: home vs. Spring Lake Park Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.: home vs. Anoka Sept. 24 at 3:$5 p.m.: away vs. Totino-Grace Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.: home vs. Champlin Park Sept. 29 at 4 p.m.: away vs. Elk River

OCTOBER Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.: Osseo Invitational at Elm Creek Park Reserve Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m.: Blaine Invitational at Majestic Oaks Oct. 14 at 2:30 p.m.: conference championships at Elk River Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.: Centennial Invitational at home Oct. 29 at 3 p.m.: section championships at Anoka High

OCTOBER Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.: home vs. Osseo Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.: away vs. St. Paul Academy Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.: away vs.Armstrong

DECEMBER Dec. 31 at 7:30 a.m. alumni and parent run and breakfast

Girls swimming and diving Head Coach Chief Fechter (questions answered by parent Janet Lindblad) Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: We have an ideal scenario for success with this year's team: a large group of seniors and experienced swimmers who can lead the team; lots of depth in all strokes at both the varsity and JV levels; and a record number of new team members, both experienced swimmers and brand new to the sport, who will add new energy and enthusiasm and build the team for future years.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: Seniors Tara Chapman, Ellie Keen, Carly Rademacher, Maggie Vancil and Delaney Warren were chosen by their teammates.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: We've been moved to a new section this year, 7AA, and will certainly miss competing against our former section foe Stillwater. But we're excited to swim against section teams we haven't seen in a few years, and that will make both True Team sections and the state section meet extra exciting, with hopefully great results and many swimmers advancing to state.

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Boys cross country Head Coach Neil Kruse Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: We return most of the varsity from last season and seem to have added to the depth chart. It's a very talented crew which logged decent miles this summer, probably the most summer miles of any recent Centennial teams. Reed Kurak, conference champion and section 5AA runner-up, appears to be the top runner but several others are working to close the gap — Ben Benson, Jacob Namyst, Jonathan Sweeney, Dylan Johnson and Nick Foreman to name a few.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: Captains elected by their teammates at the close of the season are Nick Foreman, Jacob Namyst and Jonathan Sweeney. Their vocal leadership, positive examples they display and ability to get along with runners of all abilities are some reasons they were chosen.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: The first meet at St. Kate's, to see how we stack up.

All the meets following create high expectations leading to state. The current juniors won the Milaca meet in their age division as freshmen and sophomores. They have their sights on doing that as juniors and seniors.

None of the meets will be taken lightly, as there are many good teams at each.

Q: Any special events or fundraisers readers should know about?

A: Our only fundraiser is the Golden Lake Gallop held in July each year.

Girls tennis Head Coach Arnie Lamers Q: What will be your team's greatest strengths this season?

A: Our four singles players are all very experienced, with senior Jenna Sundstrom at No. 1 singles (she went to state last year), junior Claire Olson at No. 2 singles (she played 1 doubles last season), senior Gabby Loch at No. 3 singles and senior Mari Zech at No. 4 singles.

Q: Who are your captains, and why were they chosen?

A: Jenna Sundstrom is in her sixth season as a varsity starter, the only player to start on our varsity as a seventh grader in our program’s history. She also has the record for the most wins in the history of our program. She has been our No. 1 singles player since ninth grade. Gabby Loch made tremendous strides as a singles player last year through hard work. She is a positive leader, and she never gives up in her matches. Both were voted captains by their teammates.

Q: What competition are you most looking forward to this year, and why?

A: In our conference, we have a long history of great competition with Elk River, a team with a strong girls tennis program over the last 20 years.

Both our teams have won numerous conference championships, and we have had some great matches with Elk River. In our section, Mounds View is the one team we have never been able to beat, so we are always looking forward to ending that winless streak.

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by Matthew Davis Contributing Writer CIRCLE PINES — Maintaining a close game — and scoring twice in the second half — seemed like a good sign for Centennial after it went scoreless following halftime the week before.

At least it did, until Kyle Nordby's pass sailed into Champlin Park's hands in a 25-21 football loss for Centennial at home. Nordby had his way much of the night, with 226 yards on 10-17 passing and two TDs, but scores allowed on defense and special teams negated the Cougars' chances.

“We can't give up special teams touchdowns and give up passes like we did,” Cougars coach Mike Diggins said.

Centennial gave up a kick return for a TD, falling behind 25-21 with 4:42 left in the fourth quarter after once leading 21-18. That left the pressure on Nordby and company's shoulders to make one last drive.

“It just comes down to closing it out,” Cougars wide receiver Alexander Facon said.

Facon had 97 yards, including a 48yard catch in the game. Besides Facon, four Cougars receivers averaged 16 or more yards per reception for the game, which gave the offense cause for confidence in a game-winning drive.

Nordby drove the Cougars downfield again into striking distance of the end zone. The junior quarterback went for the TD when the Rebels picked him off for the Cougars' only turnover of the night.

“We left that one [game] on the field, and we probably could have stolen one there,” Diggins said.

Up to that point Centennial and Champlin Park had been trading TDs in the second half. Lucas McGregor caught the first of Nordby's two TD passes for 27 yards as the Cougars went ahead 1412 in the third quarter.

Champlin Park eventually responded with a TD pass in the fourth quarter, but the Cougars answered back. Riley

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Above, Centennial's Ben Shelstad (left) makes a block as Kyle Nordby (right) drops back to pass against Champlin Park. Nordby threw for a pair of touchdown passes in a 25-21 loss. Bottom left, Centennial quarterback Kyle Nordby threw for two touchdown passes against Champlin Park, but the Rebels picked off his final throw of the night in a 25-21 loss. Bottom right, Riley Trettel of Centennial (right) runs for yardage as teammate Keshaun Story (left) looks to block for him against Champlin Park Friday.

Trettel scored on a 1-yard run to put the Cougars ahead 21-18 before the Rebels' kick return for a TD. Trettel, the younger brother of former Cougars standout running back Tucker Trettel, finished with 77 yards on 24 carries with his longest at 15 yards. Overall, the Cougars had 93 yards on the ground.

Centennial fell behind 12-0 in the first quarter after giving up a couple TD passes by the Rebels. Keshaun Story put the Cougars back in business during the second quarter on a 24-yard TD reception.

Centennial had mustered just 13 points the week before, and none in the second half, against Prior Lake in a 3413 loss Aug. 22. While the Cougars gave

up fewer and scored more the second time around, the team didn't made leaps and bounds from week one.

“We played harder, and we played through the game,” Diggins said. “That's an improvement, but we've still got a lot to work on.”

Centennial (0-2) visits Blaine 1-1 next Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

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The foursome of Maggie Vancil, Solveig Stensland, Carly Rademacher and Megan Valerius finished first in the 200 yard freestyle relay.

Cougar swimmers rock relays It was a decisive sweep at conference relays Aug. 27 as Centennial girls swim and dive took first place in eight of eight swimming events, shutting down all conference foes. Adding in their thirdplace finish in diving, the Cougars came out solidly on top with 352 points, ahead of Anoka (306), Maple Grove (288), Champlin Park (260), Osseo (254), Park Center (238) and Irondale (228). Next, the Cougars are set to take on Coon Rapids Sept. 1 and Irondale Sept. 3.

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Yes! I guess I’ve been too busy enjoying this great run of weather we’ve been having.

You’ve probably noticed the return of the smoke from the fires out west. Skies turned a milky white color on Tuesday, August 25 and have stuck around. I can’t remember a time where we’ve had so much smoke in our skies. The smoke probably keeps our daytime high a few degrees cooler while keeping overnight lows slightly warmer. It’s really covering much of the Midwest, central plains and eastern Great Lakes. It has been making for some nice sunsets.

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ST. PAUL — The Centennial cross country teams are off and running after taking part in the Central Invitational Thursday at St Kate's.

The Cougar boys ran a close second to Chanhassen. They finished with 50 points, just 2 behind the winning Storm.

The Centennial girls placed fourth with 109 points. Roseville claimed top honors with 47 points, followed by Chaska (69 points) and Chanhassen (71).

All five Cougar boys who contributed toward their final point total broke the 18:00 mark. Dylan Johnson led the way, crossing fifth in 17:28 over the 5K layout.

Jacob Namyst was seventh in 17:37, followed by Nick Foreman (eighth in 17:38), Josh Jarpey (13th 17:48) and Ben Benson (17th in 17:55). Jonathan Sweeney was 20th in 18:14, and Jake Johnson 25th in 18:30. The Cougar varsity was with-

out standout Reed Kurak, who is sidelined with an illness.

Centennial won the junior varsity 4K race, paced by Luke Arends (second in 15:49) and Ben Knight (fourth in 15:59).

Grace Johnson placed 13th in 21:25 over the 5K course to lead the girls, followed by Emily Danzl (18th in 21:48), Sydney Phillips (20th in 21:49), Ella Ruble (22nd in 22:15) and Natalie Danzl (36th in 23:11). Becky Green was 39th in 23:24, and Kellen Brandt 42nd in 23:35.

The Cougar girls sprinted away with the team junior varsity crown.

Emily Shilson was medalist in 18:27, with Margaret Womack runner-up in 18:50 over the 4K course. Centennial finished with just 18 points, with Roseville (60 points) a distant second.

Both teams take part in the St. Olaf Cross Country Showcase in Northfield Friday morning beginning at 10 a.m.

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Riley was ringleader of the rushing offense for Centennial football in its season opener against Prior Lake. The junior running back had 17 carries for 90 yards against the Lakers. Riley has lettered twice in Cougar football, twice in track (in four events), twice in Alpine skiing and once in wrestling. In track he earned All Conference twice and set a school record in the 4x200 relay, and last year he wrestled at state at 182 pounds.

He holds a GPA of 3.96 after taking honors and AP courses. In his spare time he helps coach local 5th graders.

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Credits for Cram: Wyoming Native wraps Woody Harrelson flick, Twins commercial, audio book

by Michelle Miron Editor MINNEAPOLIS — Paul Cram's friends frequently ask him why he doesn't move to New York or Hollywood for his acting career.

The young Wyoming native, who now lives in Minneapolis, tells them he's happy with the work he's getting here in his home state. After all, he just wrapped a relatively big-budget movie starring Woody Harrelson, is starring in a Minnesota Twins commercial and recently recorded a book on tape he's hoping will lead to a bigger career in that arena.

“I'm happy with where things are heading,” he said.

“I'm proud of my body of work, and not living in LA, that's such a huge accomplishment for me.”

In upcoming dramedy "Wilson" he plays Piper, the prison cellmate of Harrelson's character in scenes filmed at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility in Maplewood. He said industry contacts tipped him off to local auditions so he could join the approximately 70 percent of the movie's cast that was local.

"That's not unusual," he noted. "A lot of supporting roles are cast locally if the market has a talent base, and we have the Guthrie in Minnesota so tons of actors here are just amazing.”

While he didn't get the role he had in mind, he was able to work with the director on his interpretation of "Piper" so all were satisfied. He called the film“interesting,” noting it features dry humor in the same vein as 2001's “Ghost World” (both are based on graphic novels by Daniel Clowes). A release date has not been set.

“I really enjoyed working with Woody Harrelson,” Cram reported. “I was slightly intimidated, obviously, but he was so kind and down to earth … his persona and everything is so laid back and personable. There's part of me thinking “Wow, that's cool” and another part of me doing my job.”

Cram didn't interact with actress Laura Dern, but did see her on set.

In his Twins commercial, he plays one three co-workers who sneak out for a Twins game before sneaking back to the office with raccoon-like sunburns, feeling guilty until they see their boss with the same telltale markings. He's always a little stunned , he said, when strangers recognize him from such short commercials — especially since he watches little TV himself.

His first work as an audio book reader, “The Face Stealer” by Robert Scott-Norton, hit Amazon last month. He said the recording work (he was alone at a

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“It's exciting, fun and interesting to me, just because I like to read so much and I love it when people read to me,” he noted. “ I feel like I'm having a little bit more control about what I'm doing, as opposed to the film world. I am able to give voice and expression to every character in the entire thing.”

Recording sessions for the 10-hour book lasted 205 hours.

“That was a lot longer than I thought it would be,” he remarked. “I never sat down and read an entire novel out loud.”

The hardest part? Mastering and remembering different voices for the characters, both male and female.

“Instead of a strong dialect, you play an adjective,” he explained of his technique. “You keep (the word) in the forefront of your mind when doing a character, with changes in cadence and inflection.”

He was a little apprehensive after opting to give the lead character a slight British accent, he noted, but the British author seemed to love it.

Some of Cram's other gigs in the last few years include a movie called "Anniversary" he shot in Maine for about six months, which is now in post production; an episode of the History Channel TV show “America Unearthed” in which he played a would-be assassin to Lincoln; and the indie film “Dust of War,” now available in DVD. In addition to appear-

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES JULY 13, 2015 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District #12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; July 13, 2015.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:33 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following School Board Member was absent: Culp. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda with the addition of three resignations under Consent Agenda Item 7.04 and removal of the contract of the Student Assistance Program Coordinator under 9.09 Recommendation for Approval of Tentative Master Agreements. 4.0 RECOGNITIONS: None.

5.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 6.0 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz introduced the Director of Curriculum and Instruction Caleb Drexler Booth and Community Ed Director Cori Sendle and welcomed them to the district. He also noted dates of upcoming events. 7.0 CONSENT ITEMS 7.01 Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2015. 7.02 Approval of Monthly Bills: $6,921,090.20. 7.03 Payroll Total to be Ratified: $8,850,609.78. 7.04 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 7.05 Field Trips: None. 7.06 Bids: None. 7.07 Gifts to the District: $275.00 from Target for Thanks a Billion campaign to Centennial Elementary; $2,400.00 estimated value of lab glassware donated by Nancy Richter. 7.08 Investments: None. 7.09 Dues and Memberships: 2015-16 MSBA Membership Dues - $11,699. 7.10 St. Genevieve’s Use Agreement for Centerville Elementary for 2015-16 7.11 Second Quarter Tax Sheltered Annuities requests for Martha DeBilzan and Sue Navratil. The Superintendent of Schools recommended the School Board approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure. Motion by: Burns, seconded by Timm, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 8.0 CURRICULUM 8.01 Special Education Parent Advisory Report – Director Thacker provided the School Board with a report on the Special Ed Advisory. No School Board action was required. 9.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 9.01 Levy Referendum Resolution - The Superintendent of Schools recommended adoption of the resolution determining the necessity of renewing an expiring referendum revenue authorization, increasing general education revenue and approving a capital project levy authorization and calling a special election and referendum thereon. Member Timm introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Lodico: RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF RENEWING AN EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION, INCREASING GENERAL EDUCATION REVENUE AND APPROVING A CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUM THEREON BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board (the Board) of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota (the School District) as follows: It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows: 1.

The Board has investigated the facts and does hereby find, determine and declare that it is necessary and expedient to: (a) renew the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $164.19 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The question on renewing the expiring general education revenue shall be School District Ballot Question 1 on the School District ballot at the special election held to approve said authorization; (b) increase its general education revenue by an additional $549 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. This proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. The question on increasing the general education revenue shall be School District Ballot Question 2 on the School District ballot at the special election held to approve said authorization; and (c) approve a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 7.092% times the net tax capacity of the School District to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology improvements and technology systems. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,800,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The projects will be commenced prior to December 31, 2016 which is a date not more than five years from the date of the special election approving the capital project levy authorization. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $18,000,000. The question on the approval of this capital project levy authorization shall be School District Ballot Question 3 on the School District ballot at the special election held to approve said authorization.

2.

The capital projects described in paragraph 1(c) will be submitted to the Commissioner of Education of the State of Minnesota for Review and Comment. The Board’s determination to hold the election to approve the capital project levy authorization is contingent upon receiving a positive Review and Comment. When the Commissioner’s positive Review and Comment is received, the Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a summary of the Review and Comment in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the School District not less than twenty (20) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the special election date.

The actions of the School District administration in applying to the Minnesota Department of Education, for the Commissioner’s Review and Comment and taking such other actions as necessary to comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.71, as amended, are hereby ratified and approved in all respects.

3.

The School District’s adopted capital expenditure facilities program is hereby amended to include each project component specified in the School District’s Review and Comment application to the Commissioner and those components are incorporated in said program as though fully specified therein. The Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee is authorized and directed to prepare the necessary documentation to reflect these amendments to the program and to set forth the property tax effects of the program for each fiscal year.

4 . The questions on renewing the expiring general education revenue of the School District, increasing the general education revenue of the School District and approving the capital project levy shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the School District at a special election, which is hereby called and directed to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The special election shall be conducted, in part, with the regularly scheduled general elections in the cities of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes.

5 . The School District’s combined polling places and the precincts served by the polling places, as established and designated by resolution of the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, are hereby designated for this special election except that voters residing in the cities of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes will vote at the polling places designated by the cities of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes for their regularly scheduled general elections.

6.

The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause written notice of the special election to be: (a) provided to the County Auditor at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of the special election; (b) provided to the Commissioner of Education at least seventy-four (74) days before the date of the special election; (c) mailed by first class mail to every taxpayer in the School District, at least fifteen (15) days but no more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the special election; (d) posted at the administrative offices of the School District, for public inspection, at least ten (10) days before the date of the special election; and (e) published in the official newspaper of the School District once each week for at least two consecutive weeks, with the last publication being at least one week prior to the date of the special election. The Notice of Special Election shall be prepared in substantially the following form:

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $549 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES. For ballot questions 1 and 2, the property tax portion of the revenue authorized will require an estimated referendum tax rate of 0.0382% for Ballot Question 1 and 0.1347% for Ballot Question 2 of the referendum market value of all classes of taxable property in the School District, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.01, Subdivision 3, which excludes certain agricultural property, seasonal property and post-secondary student housing.

The projected annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, apartments, commercial- industrial properties, and most other classes of property within the School District are as shown in the table below, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation with respect to Ballot Question 2.

For agricultural property (both homestead and non-homestead), the taxes for the proposed referendum will be based on the value of the house, garage and one acre of land. There will be no referendum taxes paid on the value of agricultural land and buildings. For seasonal recreational residential property (e.g., cabins), there will be no taxes paid for the proposed referendum.

The figures in the table below are based on taxes for the voter approved referendum levy only, and do not include taxes for other purposes: Homestead Residential, Apartments, and Commercial/Industrial Properties

Market Value 85,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000

Expiring Levy Authority Taxes Payable in 2015 -32.49 -38.23 -47.79 -57.34 -76.46 -95.57 -114.69 -133.80 -152.91 -172.03 -191.14 -229.37 -305.83 -382.28

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $164.19 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM EXTENDS AN EXISTING OPERATING REFERENDUM AT THE SAME AMOUNT PER PUPIL AS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

Dollar Increase Due to Proposed Levy Authority Taxes Payable in 2016 Ballot Question 1 32.49 38.23 47.79 57.34 76.46 95.57 114.69 133.80 152.91 172.03 191.14 229.37 305.83 382.28

Difference between Expiring Authority and Proposed Authority 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dollar Increase Due to Proposed New Levy Authority Ballot Question 2 114.50 134.71 168.39 202.06 269.42 336.77 404.13 471.48 538.84 606.19 673.55 808.26 1,077.68 1,347.10

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 3 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 7.092% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology improvements and technology systems. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,800,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $18,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.

Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The figures in the table below are based on taxes for the capital project levy only, and do not include taxes for other purposes:

Market Value

Proposed Capital Project Levy Annual Taxes Payable

Homestead Residential $50,000 70,000 85,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 200,000 225,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000 550,000 600,000 650,000 700,000 750,000 800,000 850,000 $ 900,000 950,000 1,000,000

$21 30 39 51 70 90 128 148 167 205 244 283 319 355 399 443 488 532 576 621 665 $709 754 798

$ 100,000 150,000 250,000 500,000

$ 106 160 301 656

1,000,000 3,000,000 5,000,000 7,000,000 10,000,000

1,365 4,202 7,039 9,876 14,131

Commercial/Industrial

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 (CENTENNIAL), MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota, on November 3, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following questions:

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Apartments (4 or more units) $

50,000 75,000 100,000 200,000 500,000 1,000,000 3,000,000 5,000,000 7,000,000 10,000,000

$ 44 66 89 177 443 886 2,659 4,432 6,205 8,865

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Market , ,Value Seasonal/Recreational (Residential) $30,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 75,000 Agricultural Homestead (Assumes a value of $100,000 for the house, garage, and one acre) 80 acres $ 572,000 160 1,044,000 320 1,988,000 640 3,876,000 Agricultural Non-Homestead (Dollars per acre) 80 acres $ 472,000 160 944,000 320 1,888,000 640 3,776,000

Proposed Capital Project Levy Annual Taxes Payable , $ 35 71 106 142 177

$ 235 420 852 2,327 $369 738 1,475 2,950

The precincts and polling places for the special election will be: Combined Centennial School District Precinct No. 1: (encompasses all territory in ISD No. 12 located in the City of Centerville, Precinct 1) Centerville Elementary School 1721 Westview Street Centerville, Minnesota 55038 Combined Centennial School District Precinct No. 3: (encompasses all territory in ISD No. 12 located in: the City of Blaine, District 1, Precinct 1,; District 1, Precinct 2; District 1, Precinct 7; District 2, Precinct 1; District 2, Precinct 9 and the City of Lexington, Precinct 1) Centennial Senior High School Performing Arts Center 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES CIRCLE PINES Precinct 1 Centennial Fire Station #1 2 East Road Circle Pines, Minnesota CIRCLE PINES Precinct 2 Circle Pines City Hall 200 Civic Heights Circle Circle Pines, Minnesota CITY OF LINO LAKES LINO LAKES Precinct 1 Lino Lakes Senior Center 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 LINO LAKES Precinct 2 Centennial Fire Station #2 7741 Lake Drive Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014

LINO LAKES Precinct 3 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 171 Elm Street Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 LINO LAKES Precinct 4 Lino Lakes City Hall 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 LINO LAKES Precinct 5 Rice Creek Covenant Church 125 Ash Street Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 LINO LAKES Precinct 6 Living Waters Lutheran Church 865 Birch Street Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 LINO LAKES Precinct 7 Rice Lake Elementary School 575 Birch Street Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014

SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 (CENTENNIAL), MINNESOTA

NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

To vote, completely fill in the oval(3) next to your choice(s) like this: To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "Yes" for that question.

To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "No" for that question.

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $164.19 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE. SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $549 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

YES NO

Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 3 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 7.092% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology improvements and technology systems. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,800,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $18,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.

YES NO

Motion by: Guthmueller, seconded by: Timm. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Lodico, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.

9.03 Levy Question – Operations: As part of the strategic planning process the district has been completing over the past three years, changes in the operation and programming in the district have been identified. This has been a comprehensive process that included community and staff engagement. These programs will require additional resources to implement. The financing for these is considered as we complete a long range financial planning process for the district. To implement these programs we have determined the need for an additional $549.00 per pupil. The Superintendent of Schools recommends adoption of the resolution calling for an increase in the operating referendum of $549.00 per pupil.

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $549 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

YES NO

All qualified electors residing in said School District may cast their ballots at the above polling places during the polling hours specified above.

A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in the special election. Unregistered individuals may register to vote at the polling places on election day.

Dated: July 13, 2015

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Suzanne Guthmueller, Clerk 7.

If paper ballots are being used, the Clerk is authorized and directed to secure a ballot box for the deposit of ballots at the polling places and to acquire and distribute such election materials as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election. If an optical scan voting system is being used, the Clerk shall comply with the laws and rules governing the procedures and requirements for optical scan voting systems. The Clerk is authorized and directed to acquire and distribute such election materials and to take such other actions as may be necessary for the proper conduct of this special election and generally to cooperate with election authorities conducting any other elections on that date. The Clerk and members of the administration are authorized and directed to take such actions as may be necessary to coordinate this election with other elections, including entering into agreements with appropriate municipal and county officials regarding preparation and distribution of ballots or ballot cards, election administration, and cost sharing.

8.

If paper ballots are being used, the Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a printed ballot for the questions to be prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.08, Subdivision 5 and the rules of the secretary of state for use at the special election. If an optical scan voting system is being used, the Clerk shall cause official ballots to be printed according to the format of ballots for optical scan voting systems provided by the laws and rules governing optical scan voting systems. The Clerk is further authorized and directed to cause a sample ballot to be posted in the administrative offices of the School District, for public inspection, at least four (4) days before the date of the special election and to cause two sample ballots to be posted at each polling place on the date of the special election and to cooperate with the proper election officials to cause ballots or ballot cards to be prepared for use at said election. The ballot shall be in substantially the following form, with such changes in form and instructions as may be necessary to accommodate the use of an optical scan voting system:

YES NO

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO EXTEND AN EXISTING PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE.

Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

(Reverse side of ballot) OFFICIAL BALLOT November 3, 2015 Judge Judge

Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. Motion by: Lodico, seconded by: Burns. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Lodico, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.

9.04 Levy Question – Capital: As part of the strategic planning process the district has been completing over the past three years the technology needs of the district have been identified. This has been a comprehensive process that included community surveys and staff engagement that resulted in a long term technology plan. These technology needs will require additional resources to implement. The financing for these is considered as we complete a long range financial planning process for the district. To implement this technology we have determined the need for an additional $1,800,000 annually. The Superintendent of Schools recommended adoption of the resolution calling for the establishment of a $1,800,000 technology levy.

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 3 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION

The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization in the amount of 7.092% times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology improvements and technology systems. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,800,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $18,000,000. The projects to be funded have received a positive review and comment from the Commissioner of Education.

YES NO

Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Motion by: Guthmueller, seconded by: Timm. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Lodico, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller.

Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.

9.05 Final Budget Adjustments 2014-2015 – Capital Projects: Final budget adjustments for 2014-15 are complete. For the most part these adjustments to the Capital Projects Fund reflect Long Range Facility Plan Implementation. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of these adjustments.

Motion by: Burns, seconded by: Lodico, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously.

9.06 Proposed 2015-16 Centennial School District Preliminary Budget – Capital Projects: The Executive Director of Business Services provided the proposed 2015-16 Centennial School District Capital Projects budget, including estimates of revenue and expenditures. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the proposed 2015-16 Centennial School District budget. Motion by: Lodico, seconded by: Guthmueller, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 9.07 OPEB - At the last meeting the Board approved a change in the investment management for our OPEB funds. The next step is to adopt a policy that will guide the investment of our funds by Wells Fargo. A copy of the proposed policy is provided for your consideration. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the proposed policy for the investment of OPEB funds. Motion by: Timm, seconded by: Guthmueller, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 9.08 Superintendent Contract - The Centennial School Board and the Superintendent of Schools have reached an agreement for the 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. A copy of the contract has been included in Board packets. The Director of Human Resources recommended approval of the contract for the Superintendent of Schools for the 2016-17, 201718 and 2018-19 school years. Motion by: Lodico, seconded by: Guthmueller, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 9.09 Recommendation for Approval of Tentative Master Agreements - The Executive Director of Business Services Dan Huffman, Director of Human Resources Dan Melde and School Board negotiation teams’ members recommended approval of the following summarized tentative master agreements: Custodians and Maintenance Unit; Kid’s Club; Confidential Unit; Data Base Manager Joe Clark; Director of Buildings and Grounds Bob Cierzan; Aquatics Coordinator Colleen Skoglund; Indian Education Coordinator Patricia Garvie.Carlson; ECFE Program Coordinator Pat Gulden; ECFE Outreach Specialist Laura Warrick; Community Education Coordinator Sharon Sculley; Adult Basic Ed Assistant Joanne Kell; Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Jody Josephson; Community Services Coordinator Jan Johnson; Facilities Coordinator Kathy Johnson; Director of Human Resources Dan Melde; Gifted Services Coordinator Pat Christiansen; Phone Lead and Network Support John Knauer; System Administrator Brenda Anderson; Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees Terry Chowen and Pam Carlson; Director of Special Education Dave Thacker; Director of Food Services Lynn Fernstrom; Food Service Technical Assistant Heidi Erickson; Director of Public Information and Community Outreach Krista Bergert; Executive Director of Business Services Dan Huffman; Student Activities Directors Cindy Hinman and Brian Hegseth; Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson. 9.10 Ice Arena Bid - As part of the implementation of the Long Range Facility Plan (LRFaP), the district opened bids for Bid Package # 10 Arena Locker Rooms. In total seven bids were received.

The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of this bid award to JPMI Construction. Motion by: Timm, seconded by: Lodico, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 9.11 2014-15 Audit Letter of Engagement - Administration recommended that the Audit Letter of Engagement with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co., (MMKR), the school district’s auditing firm, for the 2014-15 school year be approved. Motion by: Guthmueller, seconded by: Burns, Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 10.0 SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS 10.01 Report – Superintendent Evaluation 2014-15 - On June 15, 2015 the Board went into closed session to complete the annual, systematic evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. The evaluation has five key areas encompassing leadership, management and interaction with the community. Superintendent Dietz received the highest mark in all five areas indicating that the Board is very pleased with his performance. No School Board action was required. 11.0 COMMUNICATION 11.01 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916 - No new report. 11.02 Schools for Equity in Education – No new report. 11.03 CAEF – No new report. 12.0 INFORMATION ITEMS 12.01 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district: Saturday, July 25, 2015 – Centerville Fete des Lacs Parade, 11:00 a.m.; Monday, August 3, 2015 – School Board Tour of Blue Heron and Middle School, 5:30 p.m.; Monday, August 3, 2015 – Board Work Study Session, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 15, 2015 – Lino Lakes Blue Heron Days Parade, 11:00 a.m.; Monday, August 17, 2015 – School Board Tour of Rice Lake and Golden Lake, 5:00 p.m.; Monday, August 17, 2015 – Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Monday, August 24, 2015 – District Convocation, 8:00 a.m.; Monday, August 24, 2015 to Thursday, August 27, 2015 – Teacher Workshop; Monday, August 31, 2015 – First Day Grades 1-9, CALC and Pines; Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – First Day Kindergarten and Grades 10-12 12.02 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 13.0 ADJOURN at 7:26 p.m.

Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 1, 2015.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES AUGUST 3, 2015 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District #12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; August 3, 2015.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the special meeting of the School Board to order at 6:33 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Culp, Burns, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following School Board Members were absent: None. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 5.01 Health and Safety Projects Budget - Changes in Minnesota Department of Education procedures require the Board to formally adopt the Health and Safety Projects Budget annually. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended adoption of the capital expenditure projects list and budget included in board packets for fiscal years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Motion by: Burns, seconded by: Lodico, Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously.5.02 Ten Year Facility Plan Revenue Application - Minnesota school districts, intermediate school districts and cooperative applying for long-term facilities maintenance revenue under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595 must annually complete the Application for Long-term Facilities Maintenance Revenue – Statement of Assurances (ED-02477-01). The application must be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education by August 14, 2015. The Executive Director of Business Service recommended approval of the LongTerm Facility Maintenance Revenue Application for Ten Year Expenditure included in board packets. Motion by: Timm, seconded by: Guthmueller, Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 5.03 Bid Award, Safety and Security - As part of the completion of the Long Range Facilities Plan, the district has begun the process of project design and construction. Presented to the School Board for approval is Bid Package #6 for Districtwide Security Improvements. In total four bids were received. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the bid award to All System Installation, the apparent low bidder. Motion by: Culp, seconded by: Lodico, Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried unanimously. 6.0 INFORMATION ITEMS 6.01 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 – Night to Unite, 5:00 p.m.; Monday, August 17, 2015 – Rice Lake & Golden Lake Site Visits, 5:00 p.m.; Monday, August 17, 2015 – Regular School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Monday, August 24, 2015 – District Convocation, 8:00 a.m.; Monday, August 24, 2015 to Thursday, August 27, 2015 – Teacher Workshop; Monday, August 31, 2015 – First Day Grades 1-9, CALC and Pines; Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – First Day Kindergarten and Grades 10-12; Monday, September14, 2015 – Board Work Study Session; Monday, September 21, 2015 – Regular Board Meeting; Friday, September 25, 2015 – Hall of Fame. 6.02 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 7.0 ADJOURN at 6:47 p.m.

Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on September 1, 2015.

(The ballot is to be initialed by two judges)

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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If the School District will be contracting to print the ballots for this special election, the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to prepare instructions to the printer for layout of the ballot. Before a contract in excess of $1,000 is awarded for printing ballots, the printer shall, upon request, furnish in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204D.04 a sufficient bond, letter of credit or certified check acceptable to the Clerk in an amount not less than $1,000 conditioned on printing the ballots in conformity with the Minnesota election law and the instructions delivered. The Clerk shall set the amount of the bond, letter of credit or certified check in an amount equal to the value of the purchase.

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The Board shall appoint election judges and alternates in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.21. The appointments will be made at least 25 days prior to the special election.

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The special election shall be held and the returns made and canvassed in the manner prescribed by law and the Board shall meet on a date between the third day, November 6, 2015, and the tenth day, November 13, 2015, after the special election for the purpose of canvassing the results thereof.

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Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17, Subdivision 9(f) and Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.07, Subdivision 3a, the Clerk is hereby instructed to notify the Commissioner of Education of the results of the referendum and to provide the certified vote totals for the ballot questions in written form within fifteen (15) days after the results have been certified by the Board.

CALL FOR BIDS Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids in duplicate for Bid: Bid Pack #15: Centerville Elementary School – 2016 Building Improvements – Mechanical Equipment Bid Package until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015.

Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman at the District #12 District Offices, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Dan Huffman. It is the equipment supplier’s responsibility that these bids are provided directly to Dan Huffman.

Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Bid Pack #15: Centerville Elementary School - 2016 Building Improvements – Centennial Schools: Mechanical Equipment Bid” with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Mr. Dan Huffman Executive Director of Business Services Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lump sum bids for this work are solicited from equipment suppliers specializing in, and highly experienced in this work.

Procurement of documents: Nexus Solutions 11188 Zealand Ave. N. Champlin, MN 55316 Phone: 763-201-8400 Bidding documents will be available on or about August 31st, 2015.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of bids and waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid opening without consent of the Board of Education.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 Centennial School District, Circle Pines, Minnesota Publication Dates via ISD # 12 Official Papers: The Quad Press Published two times in the Quad Community Press on September 1 and 8, 2015.

Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Lodico, Wilson, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller and the following voted against the same: None whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

9.02 Levy Question – Renewal: The current operating referendum expires with the 14 Pay 15 levy. In order to maintain this funding the operating referendum needs to be renewed. This is tax neutral since it is a continuation of an existing levy. The Superintendent of Schools recommended adoption of the resolution calling for the renewal of the existing levy.

SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 RENEWAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPIRING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $164.19 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

YES NO

Shall the renewal of the expiring property tax referendum proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved?

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Word Recent studies have shown that more than 50 percent of parents won’t allow their kids to play football for their school. Do you think something should be done to make the sport safer in Minnesota?

No, I don’t think the sport should be made safer. It’s the kind of sport where, if your biggest worry is getting hurt, you’re not going to be very good at it. — Chuck

No, I don’t think so.

Playing football is purely voluntary, and most kids that play don’t get hurt. — Meredith

Yes, I think so. If kids are getting severe injuries from something as ultimately irrelevant as high school sports, something should change. — Jocelyn

We hit the streets and asked locals what they think about safe football, Target’s genderless aisles, and the “one-mile� rule in schools.

Here’s what they had to say:

Do you support Target’s decision to remove gender designations from their toy section?

Sure, why not? I don’t understand some people’s need to complain about the signs in the first place, but it’s not like people can’t tell the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys without a sign. — Chuck

Yes, I support it. Target is a private company, they can cater to whomever they want. — Meredith

No I don’t support it.

It only serves to make 99 percent of people’s shopping take longer, now that there aren’t signs. — Jocelyn

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Do you think Minnesota school districts should give families that live within a mile of the school the option to pay for buses?

Yes, I think they should offer that. Especially with how severe our winters are. Even a halfmile is a long way to walk when it’s 3 degrees out. — Chuck

Giving them the option to pay for themselves is a great idea. It saves them time and doesn’t inconvenience anyone else, especially since they’re paying their own way. — Meredith

Absolutely; in Minnesota it’s essential since school goes on during the winter. — Jocelyn