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Mayor, council recognize former police chief BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

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CIRCLE PINES — Now that the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) has a new chief leading the department, the mayor and City Council wanted to pay tribute to the former chief, who left the department in “great shape.” Mayor Dave Bartholomay and the council presented former CLPD Chief James Coan with a Mayor’s Award for “leadership and commitment” to the department for his nearly 10 years of service at the Aug. 24 City Council meeting. If we were not currently in the middle of a pandemic, the council chambers likely would have been packed full of people wishing to honor Coan. Instead, it was only the council, Coan’s wife Kris and his son Michael. The Mayor’s Award has been given out six times since 2009. “I can tell you that when he came here, it was a difficult time. We had gone through some transition and turmoil in the police department and there was a need for real leadership. We did a search and we chose Jim, and it was a great decision,” Bartholomay said. “He was, in my mind, exactly what the department needed at the time. Very professional, a calm demeanor, a focus on the development of his officers and on best practices … It is not necessarily easy being a chief of a three-city joint department. Three mayors, three councils, SEE JAMES COAN, PAGE 12

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Cougar girls open with pair of huge wins over Maple Grove, 1-0, on Wednesday evening, both at home. Their senior all-stater, Khyah Harper, delivered three of the five goals. Shutting down two potent lineups were the defensive corps of Ally Hamski, McKenna Monson and center backs Sydney Kubes and Sophie Eskierka and goalie Jenna Lang. In the one vs. two matchup with Maple Grove, Centennial generated three strong shots in the fi rst half, all blocked by Crimson goalie Jordyn Lamker, who finished with 10 saves. In the fi rst nine minutes of the second half, the Crimson defenders scuttled multiple scoring chances by the Cougars. Finally, Harper got one past Lamker in the 50th minute, off a pass from Lauren Ahles, on a set play. That was enough for the Cougars, who lost to Maple Grove 2-1 in last year’s state finals. “We’ve been thinking about that championship game for a long time,” Flohaug said. “It felt good to get another chance at them,” Ahles said.

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Like all high school athletes in the USA, the Centennial girls soccer players were chomping at the bit in late August, hungry to play. “With no scrimmages, and the players missing most of their summer club season, it had been a long time since many of them played a competitive game,” said coach Ginger Flohaug, referring to the pandemic that has shut down sports for much of 2020. “Girls were excited, nervous and anxious to get the game started.” Adding to the excitement: No. 2 Centennial opened against conference rivals Andover, ranked No. 7, and Maple Grove, ranked No. 1 after beating the Cougars in last year’s state Class AA title game. “This may be the toughest first week schedule I have ever had,” said Flohaug, in her 18th year as head coach. The Cougars controlled all that pent-up energy well enough to roar out of the gate with victories over Andover, 4-1, on Monday evening, and

Against Andover, the Cougars led 1-0 at the half on a free kick by Harper from 20 yards into the upper corner. Centennial broke it open with a couple more highlight-reel type goals early in the second half. Harper took the ball into the corner, turned, and blasted a pass to the front of the goal for Ahles to deflect the ball into the net. On a free kick from near midfield, Kubes powered a long pass to the left side just ahead of a pack of charging Cougars and defenders. Tatum Trettel ran the ball down and ripped it past the goalie. Late in the game, Harper had a couple strong shots blocked by the goalie but followed up on the second of those and buried it. “Warm–ups were a little shaky and I was unsure how they would handle the pressure that Andover would throw at us,” Flohaug said. “With an opponent like Andover, they will show your flaws and we can learn from those mistakes.” Olivia Knoepfle notched Andover’s goal, dribbling along the sideline and baseline all the way to the net where she slipped the ball past Lang, making the score 3-1.

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Tatum Trettel, second from left, celebrated her goal against Andover with Brooklyn Bordson (15), Khyah Harper and Summer Francis (8).

Centennial, likely to be ranked fi rst in the next coach’s poll, has an 11game schedule, all against conference teams, due to pandemic policies. Next is Park Center on Tuesday, 7 p.m., also at home.

Cougar boys extend home win streak to 21, then fall

Tumbling to the turf were Centennial’s Joey McMillin and Andover’s Caden Hertvigsen, who was called for a foul that led to the Cougars scoring on a free kick. PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED

Zac Ciampone (8) pumps his ﬁst while watching Ben Sproull soar at the net in front of the Andover goalie to head the ball into the net. Ciampone’s free kick set up the goal.

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Centennial boys soccer opened the season posting their 21st consecutive home victory on Monday evening, 4-0 over Andover. However, the home field streak was scuttled by Maple Grove 1-0 on Wednesday. The Cougars are coming off two straight seasons where they reached “state” and went unbeaten at home. They beat Andover 1-0 in last year’s section fi nal. Coach Jeffrey Ottesen praised the performance against Andover as “a great team win with four different players scoring.” A highlight was Ben Sproull scoring on a header off a perfectly-placed free kick by Zac Ciampone

from the sideline in the fi rst half. Sproull and the Andover goalie each soared for the ball and Sproull had the inside track. Also scoring goals were Will Miers (on a penalty kick), Joey McMillin and Ciampone. Sproull and Miers made assists. Isaac Verke in goal made three saves. “This team has worked incredibly hard, and has great leadership,” Ottosen said. The lone goal in the loss to Maple Grove was struck by Christopher Frantz in the 56th minute. He got a step on a defender and slipped the ball past Verke into the back right corner. Crimson goalie Holden Waldrum made 10 saves as Centennial dominated time of possession, especially in the fi rst half.

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The Centennial tennis team had the honor of being the fi rst Cougars to compete since early March when they opened the 2020 season at Maple Grove Thursday, Aug. 27. Maple Grove, likely the top team in the conference, beat the Cougars 6-1. Kaitlyn Davis and Claire Peloquin got the Cougars’ lone point, winning a third-set tiebreaker 10-4 at No. 1 doubles. The singles lineup was Natalie Ennett, Quinn Bliss, Britta Arends and Anya Sudgren from one through four. The other doubles teams were Megan Goodreau and Hailey Helvig at No. 2, and Anna Jarpy and Kate Kastner at No. 3.

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Coach: Neil Kruse (34th year)

Coach: Pete Crawford (1st year)

Coach: Ginger Flohaug (18th year)

Assistants: Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Mike Evans, Ryan Evans, Courtney Ramsay; and volunteers Derek Willerton, Liz Literski, Matt Longen

Assistants: Brooke Johnson, Beth Manson (diving)

Assistants: Matt Cross, Lori Guyer, Haley Slater, Dana Hanson

Captains: Katelyn Smith (senior, 200 and 500 free), Mia Wang (senior, diver), Janessa Sandvold (senior, multiple events), Maddie Fuller (senior, multiple events)

Last year: 18-3, state runner-up, 11-2 conference, section champion

Returning starters: Calla Kamish (sophomore), Laura Zebell (sophomore), Kayley Magnuson (senior), Lauren Kajer (sophomore), Grace Peterson (senior), Jaden Ruegsegger (sophomore), Layni Andrle (senior)

Other letter winners : Sydney Kubes (junior, defense), Ally Hamski (junior, defense), McKenna Monson (junior, defense), Brooklyn Bordson (junior, defense), Lauren Ahles (junior, midfield), Sarah Strating (junior, midfield), Summer Francis (senior, forward), Morgan O’Hearn (senior, forward), Sophie Eskierka(senior, midfield), Abbi Bondi (senior, goalie), Jenna Lang (senior, goalie)

Captains: Josh Washburn (senior), Aiden Sherer (junior), Jonathan Pattie (junior), Jake Ball (junior) Returning starters: Pattie, Sherer, Landen Liu (junior), PJ Marshall (junior), Charlie Bolkcom (sophomore) In the mix: Jack Okan (senior), Washburn, Eli Berg (sophomore), Jacob Podratz (freshman), Ball, Cody Nelson (freshman), Evan Pouliot (sophomore)

Fast facts: Kamish was all-conference as a freshman; New head coach Crawford was an assistant for 11 years Coach on team: “We have a great group of seniors. We have a very good diving team. Good mix of veteran and young swimmers; Team goal is being able to swim the entire season.”

Fast facts: Pattie was all-conference, placed 7th in section and 73rd at state Coach on team: “We have a very competitive core of individuals returning, complemented by young guys who have the will and work ethic to challenge for varsity spots … We expect to be in the hunt to win every dual/triangular …. A number of the guys have put in quality summer miles and are hungry to prove how good they are. We don’t know how good our opponents will be, but we will compete to the best of our abilities … Non-lettering returnees have logged signiﬁcant summer miles and worked hard to improve themselves.”

Coach on pandemic: “Everything is different about this year. Our season is cut short with 11 weeks instead of 14. We are just allowed to do dual meets (we have eight) and no invitationals.”

Coach on pandemic: “We are only competing in duals and triangulars, no invitationals. So far, only ﬁve conference meets are scheduled … Our usual classroom time to talk about goals, nutrition, injury prevention, attitude and mental toughness development has been stymied thus far. Wearing masks in practice, except when running, has gone well sophomore far.” SCHEDULE (BOYS & GIRLS) Friday, Sept. 11: vs. Andover at TBD Thursday, Sept. 17: at Coon Rapids Thursday, Sept. 24: at Anoka Friday, Oct. 2: conference tri at Elm Creek Park Reserve

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 10: Elk River, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17: Spring Lake Park, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22: at Anoka, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24: Maple Grove, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1: at Andover, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Rogers, 6 p.m.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SOCCER // BOYS Coach: Jeffrey Ottosen (24th year) Assistants: Dave Miller, John Cooksley Last year: 17-3 overall, 11-2 conference, section champion Captains: Will Miers (senior, striker), Zac Ciampone (senior, midﬁeld), Jesus Galvin-Garcia (senior, midﬁeld)

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Captains: Khyah Harper (senior, forward), Lindsay Wilson (junior, midﬁeld), Brittany Bordson (senior, midﬁeld)

Fast facts: Harper, signed by Gophers, scored 26 goals last year and has 113 in ﬁve seasons (two with Cougars, three with North Branch) …. Cougars have made seven state trips and have one state title … Flohaug, in the program 20 years, said this will be her last season. Coach on team: “Our strengths are speed from every position, and experience, as this team has only juniors and seniors, which is a ﬁrst since I have coached at Centennial … Our goal is to play as a team every day, make each other better and not take soccer for granted … We hope to be in contention for another state championship.” Coach on pandemic: “What’s different is being more aware of our team meetings and gatherings, and not standing around to talk for any lengths. The game will have some new rules and limited fans, but most importantly, the girls want to play.” SCHEDULE Tuesday, Sept. 8: Park Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10: at Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: at Osseo, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17: Champlin Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22: at Rogers, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24: at Anoka, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29: at Totino-Grace, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1: Blaine, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6: at Coon Rapids, 5 p.m.

Returning starters: Miers, Ciampone, Galvin-Garcia, Elmer Pedraza (senior, striker), Lokeng Moua (senior, defense), Garrett Miers (senior, defense), Ben Sproull (senior, midﬁeld)

Coach: Neil Kruse (34th year)

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL TENNIS // GIRLS

In the mix: Isaac Verke (junior, goalie)

Assistants: same as boys

Fast facts: Miers, Galvan-Garcia were all-conference in 2019; Galvan-Garcia is top scorer back with four goals in 2019 after team’s all-time leader graduated

Last year: 4th in conference, 5th in section Captains: Claire Johnson (senior), Katie Grubisch (senior), Gracie Stoks (junior) Returning starters: Stoks, Tatum Leibke (junior), Abby Wood (freshman), Julia Zalewski (freshman), Lauren Swanson (junior), Emma Magnuson (sophomore) In the mix: Grubisch, Amelia Resendiz Olson (junior), Noelle Flaschberger (junior), Mikayla Poppe (senior), Emilia Lauinger (freshman), Ava Nibbelink (freshman)

Coach on pandemic: “What’s different is training players on new safety protocol, a shortened season, maintaining focus on what we have, and being thankful for that opportunity.”

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SCHEDULE Tuesday, Sept. 8: Park Center, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10: at Spring Lake Park, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: at Osseo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17: Champlin Park, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22: at Rogers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24: at Anoka, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29: at Totino-Grace, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1: Blaine, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6: at Coon Rapids, 7 p.m.

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Coach on team: “The returning core of runners are competitive amongst themselves, let alone opponents. Several newcomers appear to be challenging what the top 10 will look like from meet to meet. Overall, it’s a young roster and will develop as the season progresses … The team should be in contention for the top spot in each meet. The conference is strong … We expect to be positive in attitude each week, and in tip-top condition.”

Assistants: Josh Bliss, Jason Bednar Last year: 16-5 overall, 8-2 conference Captains: Kaitlyn Davis (senior, No. 1 doubles), Quinn Bliss (senior, No. 2 singles) Other returning starters: Natalie Ennett (senior, No. 1 singles), Claire Peloquin (senior, No. 1 doubles), Britta Arends (senior, No. 3 singles), Ainsley Greve (junior, No. 4 singles), Kate Kastner (junior, No. 3 doubles) New starters: Megan Goodreau (junior, No. 2 doubles), Anna Jarpy (sophomore, No. 3 doubles), Anya Sudgen (sophomore, No. 2 doubles), Hailey Helvig (junior, doubles backup) Coach on team: “Maple Grove is the favorite to win the conference and beat us 6-1 in the opening match. In the 10 matches we have left, we hope to go unbeaten.” Coach on pandemic: “We are not sure if there will be a post season due to the COVID-19 situation. Coronavirus also limits how many players we can bring to a site, which means not all of our players get to play.” SCHEDULE Wednesday, Sept. 9: at Andover, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10: Totino-Grace, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Anoka, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17: at Spring Lake Park, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22: Coon Rapids, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24: at Champlin Park, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28: Rogers, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1: TBD

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Coach on team: “Strengths are skill, speed, strength. A ton of experience from back-to-back trips to the state tournament. Great leadership and desire across our senior class. They train with a purpose and care about each other … Goals are to get better every day, work hard as a team, and represent our community.”

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TATE AND LOCAL governments are beginning to look at ways to help and protect local business. They are finding ways to provide information to the consumer via the local newspaper and websites, which in turn helps the newspaper survive with advertising. We have seen some larger companies buy full page ads allowing small businesses in the community to get a small ad promoting their goods and services. This is a little unusual, but they are conscious of supporting good local communication and journalism. Our subscriptions have increased. We even received some extraordinary subscription support for journalism. It’s all very much appreciated during this time when so many businesses are closed or have decreased revenue. Grocery stores, lumber yards, hardware, liquor stores and real estate are doing quite well, but some of them who are doing well have even ceased their advertising program. RESTAURANTS HAVE HAD it tough with limited seating inside, and in many cases the consumer has not wanted to go inside for About the dining, thereby limiting sales for the eateries. Ultimately there will Town be a pent-up demand for goods and when the virus is conGene Johnson services trolled and that could be months away. Many of the big box stores are coming through fine, but the mom and pop stores are at risk. Do what you can to support your local businesses. MY WIFE KATHY’S 77-year old gallbladder acted up last month, and we first thought it might be a heart attack. We appreciated our local EMTs for their promptness, quick examination, courtesy and experience. After a one-way trip to Regions Hospital, she waited in line for an operating room. A couple of days later with laparoscopic surgery, her non-warrantied gallbladder was removed with four small glued up incisions. She is well underway to recovery. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, we have some great medical teams and hospitals with the latest technology. This is just another benefit of high-tech states like Minnesota and Wisconsin. WHEN YOU LOOK to the classified pages of this newspaper and see more help wanted ads, you know the economy is on its way to recovery. On the other hand, you have to mix it with national statistics that indicate one in five small businesses will not survive during this pandemic. More and more consumers are recognizing this and making their buying decisions with hometown businesses whenever possible. Support them so they will be there when you need them. OVER THE YEARS public television has provided pre-school education through Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers and other programs. I wonder if there is a place for public television to assist public and private schools in their programming now that so many children are at home during the week. There could be some national standards for various grade levels that could enhance learning in this very upsetting time. I think without a doubt there are more televisions in homes across the country than there are computers per household. IN THE BUSINESS community, webinars are very popular and effective and now we are doing a lot of Zoom meetings in lieu of in-person meetings. Our technology is advancing rapidly. We just have to learn how to use it in effective ways. GOD’S WORD IN reading a daily devotion from author Steven Moore, I really enjoy what he said about Timothy 6 telling us to flee from distractions. If you consider social media, which is pretty much gossip, a distraction, then watch the hours that you are in front of the screen per day or per week. Is that what we call healthy living? Also check on how many times a day you reach for the cell phone. It just seems to be taking over our life. As parents we need to guide our children in disciplines like this. Remember, the best way to teach is by example. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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o, you think the already harsh language in this year’s presidential campaign is the worst ever? Probably not — and additionally, political speech, vulgarities, mocking nicknames, claims of incompetence and criminal conduct and a host of personal attacks all are protected by the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech. The high legal bar for public ﬁgures to successfully sue for defamation, combined with a historical judicial reluctance to intervene in political Movers & campaigns, allows candidates Shakers and their surrogates to Gene Policinski sling the most vituperative verbal assaults. And throughout our history, they have. The ﬁrst real presidential contest, in 1800, produced what many historians might rank as number one in personal attacks, as then-President John Adams faced off against Vice President Thomas Jefferson. From the president of Yale University, an Adams supporter, came the warning that if Jefferson won, “We would see our wives and daughters the victims of legal prostitution.” A newspaper in Connecticut declared that Jefferson would establish a nation where “murder, robbery, rape,

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and at her funeral, the presidentelect blamed his campaign opponents for her death. President Trump has said multiple times that he wants to “open up” libel laws, which could affect future campaigns by weakening free speech protections resting on a landmark 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. It reinforced those protections when public officials (later expanded to include public figures) are involved. Justice William Brennan wrote that the decision was rooted in a “profound national commitment to the principle that debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust and wide open and that it may well include vehement, caustic and sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and public officials.” Whether offended by Trump’s impolitic use of derogatory nicknames for his opponents, or by “Saturday Night Live” Trump parodies on TV, that commitment to “uninhibited, robust and wide-open” debate on issues and even candidate personalities is a hallmark of American democracy — even if, at times, we might cringe at how it’s carried out. Politicians get their say during campaigns. Government stays out of the way. And we get to respond at the ballot box. Gene Policinski is a senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, and president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute.

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hould we continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who have died to sin go on living in it?!?â€? â€“Paul in

the truth and accepting the grace of forgiveness and the invitation to grow and change. Brothers and sisters, I have white skin, so Romans 6 I can easily understand the temptation right When you were baptized, we celebrated now to get defensive in the face of the truths your death and rebirth. Thatâ€™s right. Itâ€™s we are hearing about how our ongoing not something we always talk about, but history of racism has destroyed the lives of baptism is the death of the old person, Black people, Indigenous people and other who is ruled over by sin and death and People of Color (BIPOC). Pastor evil. Itâ€™s an uncomfortable thing to I know that I have been defensive in Ponderings the past. But like so many others I am realize, that we have those things within usâ€”that we are those things. in the process of learning to let go of my Tim Maybee While uncomfortable, it is deeply true. When defensiveness and listen to the truth spoken we are being real with ourselves and with to me. I am learning that I have so often ffailed il d to use my gifts to speak out against the sin of God, we know this. We know this deep in our bones. This â€œbeing realâ€? is called confession in the church racism because of fear of what might happen to me. and through our faith in Jesus Christ, it should be I am learning that the way racism works is more the most natural thing we do. Confession is simply pervasive and insidious than simply feelings of admitting that we donâ€™t have it all together; that racial prejudice. we have listening and learning to do. That another In order to root out this sin, we have to put in world is possible and we can be a part of it. serious work both on ourselves and on the ways our It can be easy to get defensive in the face of a call communities are structured. to confession and repentance (or change). I mean, Racism is sin. Should we continue in sin that grace Iâ€™m really not that bad, am I? But â€œbeing realâ€? with may abound? By no means! God, our neighbors and ourselves is not a matter of comparing our brokenness to others and ensuring Tim Maybee is the pastor for community engagement that we are a little bit better. Itâ€™s a matter of telling at Our Saviorâ€™s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.

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Loving wife and mother passed in Phillipsburg, Kansas surrounded by her family on July 11, 2020 after a fiveâ€“year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Preceded in death by her father Anthony; survived by her mother Geneva, husband Dr. Christopher Ceman (currently in hospice), children Anthony, Zachary and Christopher; stepsons Damien and Gabe; siblings Mike, Joe, Andy, Christine and Vince, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and her cherished grandchildren Willow (Chris & Taylor), and Charlie (Tony & Hilary) A family interment ceremony will be held Sept. 19, 2020 at St. Johns Cemetery, Hugo Minnesota. For Joanneâ€™s full obituary and online guest book, go to muellerbies.com/joanneniemczyk. A recording will be available after the service. A Celebration of Life will be held Oct. 3, 2020 in Kansas. A recording will be available on Facebook at Joanne Niemczyk Celebration of Life.

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Regarding the Sept. 1 letter to the editor titled, â€œRaleigh will defend police,â€? I was very confused by the statements regarding John Thompson. I first thought it was a misprint reference to the recently deceased coach of Georgetown basketball fame. Then I realized that there is another person of that name running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 67A. But as I live in HD 38A, and that is the district where Donald Raleigh is running as a Republican, I was still confused regarding the relevance. I contacted Kris Fredrick about the letter to find out what his position is on the Black Lives Matter rally in Hugo. He responded, â€œI do not condone the incident in Hugo, or the way the message was conveyed. But the voters constantly tell me on the phone that they hate this fingerpointing and blame, and they just want someone to focus on making things better.â€?

I must say that I agree. Blaming and shaming wonâ€™t fix the problems that we face here in the northeast suburbs, or those in Minneapolis. Kris Fredrick is a problem solver. He has been endorsed by the Minnesota Professional Firefighters Association in part because of his work as a lawyer to help patent tracking software to locate firefighters who may become lost or injured inside burning buildings. His work was a piece of the teamwork needed to protect firefighters in their work to protect all of us. He has also received an Orange Star for Gun Violence Protection from Protect MN for his efforts to promote gun safety. Kris has a much larger resumĂŠ than just these issues, but I am so impressed that he is a doer, not just a sayer. There is a lot more information about Krisâ€™s background at www. voteforkris.com. That all being said, I am still confused about the relevance of John Thompson to this political race. Kathryn Timm Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Fredrick for state Legislature Is it just me, or do you sense it, too? Itâ€™s an election year and here come some fi rst-time candidates, declaring that their experience in the business world somehow qualifies them to sit in the Legislature. They often sell themselves as qualified because they know how to read a balance sheet and, hence, are able to ferret out the everpresent evils of waste, fraud and abuse. I canâ€™t prove it, but I know this must be true: Of all the candidates who have ever laid claim to this extraordinary talent, fewer than 0.01% have actually found anything resembling the dreaded WF&A. Do you wonder sometimes, as I do, why they donâ€™t talk about how their business acumen helps them to think more creatively about how government can best serve its constituents? Or how their background will help our state develop the best public education system in the country? Or even how it

helps them to evaluate proposals for new programs? I had just about given up on ever hearing a candidate talk about his or her business abilities in that way. But then, along comes Kris Fredrick. He worked in a Fortune 100 company for 20 years, rising from the bottom to executive management. As a lawyer, he is not only skilled in business management but also in conducting investigations into employee fraud, preparing arguments for and against proposals and evaluating new business ideas. He has helped start companies, sell them and also wind them up. He has built connections with numerous industries and organizations across the world. This is the resume of someone with the kind of broad, relevant business background that would be a valuable asset to the Legislature. But then thereâ€™s this other thing that tells you a lot about Kris Fredrick: He voluntarily gave up this successful business career to focus

on helping others in our community by bringing his talent to the Mounds View School District. I know from talking with many others in my community that Kris Fredrick is definitely someone we want representing us in the Minnesota state Legislature. Dennis Dorgan Circle Pines

â€˜Shutdown cultureâ€™ I was very saddened while reading that the Unity Rally in Hugo was canceled due to threats and the potential for violence. Itâ€™s another example of the "shutdown" culture going on in this country. If you donâ€™t agree with us or oppose us, we will shut you down by any means. I canâ€™t believe our politicians would back down to the bullying and tuck tail and run. What John Thompson did in Hugo was despicable and he should not be supported by the governor or any other Democrat, or by Black Lives Matter. Thompsonâ€™s tirade of threats to burn down

Hugo, accusations of the KKK and his overthe-top profanity did as much to hurt his cause as the thugs rioting and looting in the streets. Kudos to the folks who turned up in Hugo anyway; I wish I could have joined you. One of the organizers said, "The Unity Event in Hugo was orchestrated with the belief that rational and logical discussions can be had from both the left and right without emotionally charged outrage.â€? I guess when it involves John Thompson and Black Lives Matter, that isnâ€™t going to happen. Lloyd Keller Circle Pines

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By 1985, a core group of women expanded to an ecumenical community of almost 50 men and women, and the group formed into a nonprofit ministry. The Lino Lakes location celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018. Christos Centers are also located Fargo and Chicago. Christos Center is well known for Tending the Holy, a two-year program that trains individuals to become spiritual directors. This year, 40 people have signed up to become spiritual directors, which is more than double the number from last year. Not surprising, online participation has skyrocketed. Brian Norsman, pastor of spiritual formation at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, completed the Tending the Holy program in 2018 and has served on the Christos board since this past spring. He believes now, more than ever, people are “hungry for something deeper” in their lives. “In this time of uncertainty, fear and anxiety, people are turning inwardly more in their lives. The pandemic has forced people to slow down,” Norsman explained. “We live in a society where we are living so fast, and being able to take that pause and be still, be silent and listen, that’s important. People are looking for something deeper in their soul.” New this year, Christos Center has launched Tending the Call, which is a continuing education opportunity for spiritual leaders and directors. Christos Center also offers various events, workshops and retreats, and rents out space to different groups. To learn more about Christos Center or see a calendar of events, visit christoscenter.org.

What: Christos Center Open House When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: 1212 Holy Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Come and see the improvements that have been made both to the building and the grounds at Christos Center. Learn about new offerings this year, meet board members and enjoy refreshments. Attendees should bring masks to wear.

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its Aug. 24 meeting: • Heard from Superintendent Brian Dietz, who announced that he and some district staff recently visited with families who live at the Landings of Lexington apartment complex in Lexington. He said the visit went so well, district staff plan to visit again Sept. 12 and make a habit of making an annual visit to the complex. Dietz also mentioned that some sports are back in session now, and the district is looking into possibilities for streaming sports so parents and fans can watch games/meets. • Approved a football equipment agreement with the Centennial Youth Football Association. Since the district will not sponsor and maintain a football program at the middle school for the 2020-21 season, the agreement permits the association to do so and rent equipment from the district. The agreement states that the association will pay the district $1 for the rental of equipment for the season. • Heard a presentation from Professional Development

Coordinator Kimberly Hartert, who gave an overview of the district’s professional development efforts for last school year. Hartert, along with Andrea Krueger, also presented the 2019-20 annual Quality Compensation (Q Comp) report. The district’s QComp program, called Centennial Alternative Compensation System (CACS), was implemented back in 2006. The program is an opportunity for teachers to earn additional compensation by identifying goals based on student achievement. Around half of the districts in the state are QComp districts. • Approved a parameters resolution for the Centerville Elementary Addition. Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey explained that the resolution authorizes the district to move forward with its financial plan for the addition and continue working with partners to execute a contract, provided the aggregate principal amount of the lease and certificates does not exceed $8.3 million. The board also approved a contract amendment, which

authorizes the district to seek additional services from Nexus Solutions LLC. Chaffey said the amendment changes incorporate the new project and update language provisions. • Approved a revised 2020-21 school calendar. Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Scott Johnson explained that the changes to the calendar were made to reflect the district’s decision to adopt the hybrid model. The changes made to the calendar are intended to maximize in-school instructional time for students and, as a result, late starts and professional development days have been moved to Wednesdays, when all students will be working remotely. Johnson said the calendar may need to be adjusted later, should the instructional model change. • Approved a resolution to delegate the authority to sign extracurricular contracts to the human resources director, principals and/ or activities director. Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained that despite the approval, he will continue to present all the extracurricular

hires (coaches, advisors, coordinators) to the school board as he has done in the past on the consent agenda. • Held a fi rst reading of policies 422 (dealing with those policies incorporated by reference) and 522 (addressing Title IX sex nondiscrimination policy, including the grievance procedure and process). Melde explained that the district has many policies that apply to both students and staff, and policy 422 simply lists those policies that apply for both, rather than having to have two separate policies for students and staff. Policy 522 is in response to the U.S Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights’ release of a final rule amending Title IX regulations. The rule went into effect Aug. 14. The regulations are applicable to sexual harassment. School Board Clerk Kathryn Timm said she had multiple concerns with the proposed policies. Her concerns mainly addressed not only modeling the policies after the Minnesota School Board Association’s suggested policy, but also making sure it aligns with

criminal statutes, among other things. Melde said he would run Timm’s concerns by the district’s attorney. • Adopted Policy 808 (dealing with face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic). Per Gov. Walz’s Executive Orders 20-81 and 20-82, including the applicable face covering requirements established by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health, all persons are required to wear a face covering when they are in any building that is owned, leased or operated by or on behalf of the district unless an exemption or exception stated in the policy applies. Similarly, all persons are required to wear a face covering when they are in any vehicle that is owned, leased or operated by or on behalf of the district, unless an exemption or exception stated in the policy applies. The policy will remain in place as long as Emergency Executive Order 20-81 is in effect. Shannon Granholm

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CENTERVILLE — The City unanimously awarded the contract for the planned remodel of Centerville’s council chambers at its Aug. 26 meeting to Crawford-Merz. The winning bid came to $256,600, which includes both the $215,300 base bid and five alternate bids. Funding for the project will come from the general fund, general fund capital fund, utility funds and CARES Act funds. A rough budget of $300,000 was discussed for the project, which included both construction and engineering/architect fees. In an effort to stay within the budget, city staff recommended excluding alternate No. 3 — replacing the fi re station HVAC unit — and No. 5 — exterior parking lot lights.

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Centerville man sentenced in connection with dogâ€™s death BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Larry Allen Hanson, 61, of Centerville was sentenced Sept. 2 for an incident that happened in December 2019. According to the criminal complaint, a Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) officer was dispatched to an animal cruelty report just after 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at a residence on Clear Ridge in Centerville. Buddy, a 3 1/2-year-old dachshund, had severe injuries. Otter Lake Animal Hospital confi rmed that Buddy's injuries were not caused by another animal,

but rather from a pellet gun. A pellet gun projectile was lodged in Buddy's brain and he died from his injuries. Hanson was charged with one count of cruelty to animals. The felony carries a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $1,500. On July 23, Hanson pleaded guilty to the charge. On Sept. 2, Buddyâ€™s owner, Danielle Rajewsky, and her 15-year-old daughter Lillian read victim impact statements to Hanson and the judge. â€œI am what many would consider not only Buddyâ€™s owner, but his mother.

Although some may just see Buddy as a dog, he was a part of my family, one of my children. After all I had been through, Buddy was a gift from God to our family. I loved him as much as I love my own children, and often feel there is a hole in our family since his death,â€? Danielle said. â€œToday and for the rest of our lives, our family will miss Buddy and wonder how different our lives would be if he wouldâ€™ve been allowed to live his full life. We do fi nd comfort in knowing Buddy has died with a purpose, with a voice, and a family

who will fight for him and for justice not only for him but for all other dogs who have died suffering from the same cruelty.â€? Lillianâ€™s statement read in part, â€œBefore Buddy was killed, my day was going pretty amazing. But I came home and saw my mom with tears in her eyes. I felt numb as she told me what had happened. The emotions that came from his death overwhelmed me to a point I stayed home from school. It broke my heart thinking that someone could be so careless and take something from a family like mine. Buddy

was my hero and my fighter. I hope to see Larry feel the same pain as my family did in this situation. Buddy, in my point of view, needs justice and to be able to rest in peace.â€? Hanson was sentenced to 30 days of home monitoring and two years of supervised probation. He will also have to pay restitution for $1,250 to Buddyâ€™s family to cover the vet bills. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

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Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) identified the phone number as belonging to Simonson, who also made similar threats back in April. On Aug. 4, a trooper talked to Simonson on the phone, who admitted he was the one who left the voicemail and said he â€œwasnâ€™t thinking straight when he said those stupid things.â€? Simonson said he was not a threat and was feeling frustrated about the virus and riots. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail and/or $10,000 fine. Simonsonâ€™s bail has been set at $30,000. Simonsonâ€™s next court appearance will be Sept. 28.

Blaine man charged after threatening governor Shawn Peter Simonson, 51, of Blaine, has been charged in Ramsey County District Court with threats of violence after making a phone call to Gov. Tim Walz. According to the criminal complaint, the Minnesota State Police was requested to investigate a threatening voicemail left on the reception line of Gov. Walz. The message, received Aug. 2, referenced the governorâ€™s endorsement of Ilhan Omar for Congress and subsequently threatens to burn his dead body. The Minnesota Fusion Center (a section of the

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1 charged with murder in Lino Lakes homicide LINO LAKES â€” One person has been charged in connection with the Aug. 27 shooting death of a Lino Lakes man. The Anoka County Attorneyâ€™s Office has announced Nicholas Walter Zielinski, 43, of Hermantown, Minnesota, has been charged with one count of second-degree

intentional murder. Zielinski made his fi rst appearance in Anoka County District Court Sept. 1. Bail was set at $1 million with no conditions, or $750,000 with conditions. According to the criminal complaint, a Lino Lakes man came home Aug. 27 to fi nd two unknown individuals in his residence; one

was later identified by authorities as Zielinski. After the individuals left, the man found his gravely injured 22-yearold son lying on the floor. The victim, Karl Mitchell Henderson, 22, had been shot in the abdomen and was declared dead by first responders. Zielinskiâ€™s next court appearance is scheduled

for 1 p.m. Sept. 14. The second individual has not been charged, and the case remains under investigation. Any questions about the investigation should be directed to the Anoka County Sheriffâ€™s Officeâ€™s Community Relations Coordinator, Tierney Peters, at 763-324-5006.

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a mailbox in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road Aug. 26. The case is under investigation. â€˘ Officers responded to a damage to property report at Rice Lake Elementary School Aug. 27. The investigation is ongoing. â€˘ An officer was dispatched to a damage to property report in the 800 block of James Street Aug. 27. The investigation is ongoing. â€˘ Officers responded to a neighborhood dispute in the 6300 block of Ware Road Aug. 27. Officers mediated the situation. â€˘ An officer responded to a theft report at a business in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 28.

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All of the equipment was confiscated as a result of serious game and fish violations. The auctions are scheduled for Sept. 19 and Oct. 24. The bidding catalogs will be available online in advance of each auction: Sept. 15 for the Sept. 19 auction and Oct. 20 for the Oct. 24 auction. The catalog for each auction will include a written description and photos of each item. Onsite inspection is available at Hiller Auction Service in Zimmerman from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Friday before each auction.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting and trapping equipment. The auctions, which will be held online, include 501 fi rearms, 71 bows and a variety of other equipment.

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1-2. These photos of a great blue heron were taken last week. — LeAnn Michael, submitted 3. Centerville's Music in the Park wrapped up its 12th season with a performance from Cindy Jo and Dirt Road Dixie Sept. 1 in Hidden Spring Park. Cindy Jo was a contestant on American Idol in 2015. — Brian Peterson, submitted

4-5. Parents and students decorated the sidewalks outside of Golden Lake Elementary in Circle Pines Sunday, Aug. 30, so that teachers would have a warm welcome back to school Aug. 31. The Parent Teacher Association and students wanted to show support for teachers. The group

also planned to redecorate the sidewalks to welcome back students participating in the hybrid learning model. — Kate Asleson, submitted 6. Centennial Schools distributed 1,832 Chromebooks to full-time distance learners and students, grades 6-12 in learning group

2 (attending in-person on Thursdays and Fridays). The group picked up early so they can be online and learning on Tuesday, Sept. 8—first day of school. — Submitted 7. Classrooms at Centennial Schools are ready to go for the hybrid learning model. — Submitted

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three city administrators, but he was really talented at getting us all to work together.” City Administrator Patrick Antonen said it was an absolute pleasure to work with Chief Coan. “This last six months have been very interesting for our city and the department between COVID-19 and the social unrest that has been happening. Having someone who is a steady, calm influence was really beneficial for us,” he said. Council Member Dean Goldberg described Coan as a “class act.” He said to Coan, “You have kept peace in the cites of Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville and we owe you a bit of gratitude for that. One of things that I am most impressed with is that I think you developed the model for community-oriented policing and it is really wonderful that we have that in our department and in our city,” he said. “You did a great job hiring the right people and training them: not only providing them the resources they needed to do their jobs, but also taking care of their personal needs.” Council Member Matt Percy recalled an incident that occurred around five years ago when he was a

victim of theft at the park. “I ended up chasing that person down and there was an altercation between me and that person in the street, which of course doesn’t happen in Circle Pines very often,” he recalled. “Chief Coan was the second officer to respond to that, on a Saturday no less. You could see the look on his face when he walked up and saw a council member in the street … But he was absolutely a model of calm, had a professional demeanor and he made sure that everyone was safe. That’s a perfect example of what we are looking for in a police department and from our chief.” Coan thanked everyone for the kind words and thanked the council and city staff for being team players. “I want to thank all of you for your personal and professional work,” he said. “I think that together we kept Circle Pines a very safe community and we have enhanced the quality of life for our citizens and that quality of life is the reason why my wife and I are going to stay here as residents of Circle Pines. It is a wonderful community.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay presents former Centennial Lakes Police Department Chief James Coan with a Mayor’s Award at the Aug. 24 council meeting.