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A moment in History 1936 Wedding dress is on display at Anoka County Historical Center. See the blast from the past on page 2.

Cougar Swim Team Fourth meet and fourth defeat in a 92-84 wind against the Osseo Orioles Sept. 17th. Check it out on page 11.

Autumn is Here Check out autumn attractions calendar on page 3. – Photo courtesy Centennial Public Schools

Chopper visits Special Section for helping fix up your home. See pages 7-9.

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Week of SEPT. 23 - 29, 2015 Weather tidbit: Severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Minnesota on September 24, 2005. Owatonna totals 3 inches of rain and the city of Minnesota Lake is hit with 1.75 inch hail. Year Ago this week: Unseasonable mild temperatures. High temperatures hit 82° and 81° on September 27 and 28. Rain totals .19 inch with high of 65° on September 29.

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Minnesota State Trooper Michael Olson, pictured with his wife Danyel and daughter Emma, brought his helicopter to Centennial Middle School last week. Trooper Olson demonstrated takeoff and landing, showed students how his helicopter operates and provided safety tips.

Norway/see page 12

City keeps an eye on the future Franconia sculpture with project approvals an ode Drainage system, municipal water improvements help prepare for development By Louise Ernewein Contributing Writer LINO LAKES — A trio of projects with an eye to the city's future development were given the green light at the Sept. 14 council meeting. First up was the commissioning of a report to improve the northeast I-35E drainage area — 1,400 acres of land split equally either side of the Interstate just north of the Hugo/Centerville exit, stretching from the Hugo city line on the east to Peltier Lake on the west. Though storm sewer lines, stormwater runoff and infiltration may not be the most glamorous of subjects to appear on an agenda, city councilors heard the proposed improvements were necessary, as parts of the existing drainage system on the property date back to the early 1900s. “We need to move forward with more detail,” said Community Development Director Michael Grochala, who requested authorization of the feasibility study, to be performed by engineering firm WSB. “Based on the current modeling we've done, this will overall improve water quality as we convert this over ... We are hopeful that we end up with a better product than

what we have out there now draining these agricultural lands.” The cost of the $69,000 report will be covered by the surface water management fund and, ultimately, will be borne by landowners as they develop property within the drainage area and benefit from the work the city performs. “There are a variety of properties that are going to benefit from this,” said Mayor Jeff Reinert. “As some of those property owners take advantage of the benefits that will take place, all of those dollars will be replaced.” As developers submit applications to the city to build on land, they are charged a fee per developable acre, varying from $3,300 to $6,000. Part of that fee reflects whether the developer plans to mitigate stormwater runoff or simply connect to the city's drainage system. “We will actually have more developable property at the end of the day to put value on [by doing this work],” added Grochala. Councilors approved the completion of the report, which is expected to take up to three months. Next up on the city's agenda to prepare for future expansion was the subject of a new well pump house. In December, Lino Lakes be-

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When our plane touched down in Oslo a few weeks ago, my eyes were watery. This was a bucket list trip to connect with my family and walk the mountainside where my grandfather was born and lived until he immigrated to Kenyon, Minnesota at age 21 in 1893. After spending a couple days in Oslo, we made our way to Bergen via rail, ferry, bus and again rail. Snowcapped mountains were still visible in August. We traveled 20 miles to Myrdal to ride the steepest standard gauge rail line in Europe. With all the switchbacks, it was picturesque and exciting. Bergen was the highlight as we met my second cousins and their four families. One of the cousins, Berit, had done an enormous amount of research and was well prepared for our visit. We had the opportunity to go to the small family farmstead on the side

gan digging a sixth municipal well in Birch Park (part of The Preserve at Lino Lakes project) and construction is nearing completion. Now, Grochala explained, authorization was needed from the City Council to approve the plans and specifications for the approximately 900-square-foot pump house, prepared by engineering firm Stantec, before he could advertise for bids on the $770,000 project. “This was a well we had planned to build in 2006 but with conservation efforts and the slowdown in the economy, we managed to hold off — but the time has come,” said Grochala. “[The well] isn't for any specific purpose other than to strengthen our system.” With approval granted by the council, Lino Lakes will advertise for bids on the project Sept. 29. Bids will be opened Oct. 21 and the contract awarded Oct. 26. Completion of the pump house project is anticipated in August 2016. The third and final project to ensure future preparedness was the rubberstamping of a professional services agreement with engineering firm WSB to acquire 19 parcels of land in the city to allow a proposed Aqua Lane trunk water main improvement plan to proceed.

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to axes and logs By Suzanne Lindgren SHAFER — Before Paul Howe, artist in residence at Franconia Sculpture Park, had a chance to start chopping, visitors were already leaving signs of their curiosity. Howev often finds his recently raised sculpture – a tower of wood, from which a log and giant bowl of stones hang in balance – different than he left it. “People like messing with it,” he smiled wryly, unscrewing a vice to remove a cluster of long grass someone pulled from the lawn. “That’s not supposed to be there. Neither are those rocks.” He pointed to stones strewn near the counterweight that keeps the log from sinking, then begins picking them up.

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Northeast metro has boo-tiful friendship with autumn, Halloween attractions by Michelle Miron Now that summer is over and the kids are back in school, Minnesotans might as well start looking forward to their next-best season — autumn. With that come the usual harvest celebrations, gorgeous fall foliage reflected on the state’s 10,000 lakes and of course Halloween, which has become one of the nation’s favorite holidays. If the number of local attractions is any indicator, we in the Northeast Metro especially like our autumn celebrations. Thus the annual Lowdown listing of upcoming events, almost all within 45 minutes of anywhere in our coverage area. Check our calendar pages for events added after press time. Enjoy. • Magician Karl Achilles appears at 1 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. in Wyoming. Info: www. pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704. •Leaf viewing excursions on the Osceola & St Croix Dinner Train depart at 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10, traveling from Osceola to Marine and offering three-course meals with wine for $35 to $55. Reservations: 715-355-3570 or www.trainride.org. •The Second Annual Apple Away 5K is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. It starts near Hay Lake Museum, goes through back roads and ends at Gammelgården Museum in Scandia, followed by apple-themed snacks and games. The fee of $25 includes admission to both museums and benefits the WCHS and Gammelgarden. Contact: www.gammelgardenmuseum.org or 651-433-4014. •Harvest Howl is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave., Columbus. Native American demonstrations, local artisans, archery, kids’ games, pumpkin painting contests, concessions. $6 to $8. Info: www.wildlifesciencecenter.org. • St. Croix Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 10; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater. Free. Usually a pumpkin contest weigh-off, pumpkin drop, chili cook-off, microbrew and wine tasting, carving exhibitions, kids’ tractor pull, pie-eating contest, games, music, pumpkin regatta, street dance. Contact: www.harvestfeststillwater.com. • 26th Annual PunkinMania, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at Triangle Park, 93 Mahtomedi Ave. in Mahtomedi. Wildwood Lions Club sponsors a free petting zoo, pony rides, snacks and pumpkin and gourd sales. Preschool and elementary-age children get free trick-or-treat bags with art and school supplies. Info: eclubhouse.org/sites/wildwoodmn/. •Captain Jack Sparrow impersonator Chris Misener appears from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10, 17 and 24 at Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. in Wyoming. Info: www. pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704. •The Scandia Living Cemetery Tour lasts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at Elim Cemetery, Scandia. Actors portray historical figures buried in the cemetery. Free, by WCHS, Gammelgarden Museum and Elim Church. • The Pumpkin Express train departs from 114 Depot Rd. in Osceola, Wisconsin at different times Oct. 16-18, ending in Dresser. Cost of $5 to $25 includes pumpkin, live music, haunted depot, hay bale maze, pump car and speeder rides. RSVP: www.trainride.org or 715-755-3570. • Mystery at the Fur Post, North West Co. Fur Post in Pine City from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17. Spooky, family-friendly event involves collecting clues by candelight. $6 to $9. RSVP: 651-259-3015 or http://events.mnhs.org. • 29th Annual Run and Walk for the Apples, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake. Five-mile course (one-third-mile for kids). Pies as prizes, apple treats afterward. $10 to $40. Register at frontrunnerusa.com. •Bloody Battle Run, 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Running Aces in Columbus. All ages run a mile or 5K through a woods inhabited by monsters and zombies. $25 to $65 includes admission to Nightmare Hallow-Scream Park at 7 p.m. Register at www.zapevent.com. • Happy Falloween at William O’Brien State Park in Marine, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Trick or treat through the campground, costume and pumpkin contests, storytelling, stargazing, marshmallow roast. Camping available. Info: 651-433-0500. • Northwoods Humane Society offers a Pet Fall Jubilee Fundraiser for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Lent Community Center, 33155 Hemingway Ave. in Stacy. Games for kids and pets, pet costume contest, prizes, bingo, cake walk, vendors, K-9 demos, auction, nail trims and ear cleaning. Info: www.northwoodshs.org

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Residents of the Northeast Metro area have a variety of local attractions to choose from during the fall season. • Haunted Trail at Ojiketa Regional Park, 27500 Kirby Ave. in Chisago City from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and 30. Includes haunted house. For middle school ages and older. $3 to $5; bring food donation. Info: www.ci.chisago.mn.us. Volunteers needed: call 651-257-5464. • Professional investigative organization the Johnsdale Paranormal Group presents results of its latest overnight surveillance at the (purportedly haunted) Warden’s House Museum at the museum itself, 602 N. Main St. in Stillwater, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. • “Howl-O-Ween” is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave., Columbus. Trick or treat trail, games, crafts, animal presentations. Wear costumes. $8 adults/$6 kids. • Trunks ‘N Treats, 1 to 3 p.m.. Saturday, Oct. 24 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. County Road E. in White Bear Lake. Free. Trick or treating, food, costume contest, games, crafts, music. 651-777-1107 or www.StStephenWBL.org. • Trick-or-treating on Stillwater’s Main Street from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25. Look for signs in merchants’ windows. • Tamarack Trick-or-Treat, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. Start times every 20 minutes. Low-scare. Games, hand-pressed cider, animals, nature play area. RSVP to 651-4075350. $7.50/child, $3.25/adult. Info: https:// parks.co.ramsey.mn.us • Fourth Annual Afton Trick or Treat Trail, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Trick or treat through town and enjoy non-scary pumpkin decorating, face painting, a live DJ, crafts, games and free hot cocoa. Costumes encouraged. Geared toward kids 10 and younger. • 14th annual Halloween Parade from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Boutwells Landing Senior Living, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights. Hundreds of kids come to this annual event for those 10 and younger. Donate to sponsor Rotary International. Contact www.stillwatersunriserotary.org. • Un-Scary Halloween Party at Early Childhood Family Education, 200 SW Fourth St. in Forest Lake, from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. $10 per family. For ages 0-5. Register at www.communityed4u.org or call 651-982-8300. • The Scare in White Bear 5K/kids’ fun run featuring a torch-lit pathway starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at West Park, 4958 Lake St.,White Bear Lake. Costume contest. $20 to $50. Register by Oct. 19 at trifitnesswbl.com/ as_scare-in-white-bear. • Family concert “Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd. in Mahtomedi. Organist Bill Chouinard, special lighting and effects. Costume parade, concessions. Freewill offering. Info: www.saintandrews.org. • Kids’ Halloween parties are held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. in Wyoming. Costume contest, trick or treating, fun activities. Info: www.pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704. • The Great Pumpkin Chase, Oct. 31 8:30 a.m. 10K and 10 a.m. 5K at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 19 and C.R. 10. Costumes encouraged. Chip-timed. $10 to $40. Also Dracula Dash for youth. Info: www.frontrunnerusa.com • Kids World of Fun, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday,

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Left, Giant pumpkins on display and a costumed character launches a pumpkin during Harvest Fest in Stillwater. Oct. 31 at Majestic Pines Community Church, 930 Mahtomedi Ave. in Mahtomedi. Free. Parents with kids through grade 6. Giant box maze, food, games, prizes, photos. Costumes encouraged. 651-653-4950. • Community Halloween Party, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. E. Free treats, balloon animals, music, games. Locations • Nightmare Hallow Scream Park, Running Aces Harness Park, Wyoming. Haunted hayride, haunted house, spooky light show, party barn, fire dancing, zombie paintball hunt. Info: nightmarehalloween.com. • Aamodt’s Apple Farm, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. Fresh apples, hay wagon rides, hay bale maze, John Deere tractor trikes, goat farm, “Honeycrisp Express” train. Info: www.aamodtsapplefarm.com or 651-439-3127. • Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Corn maze ($10) honoring founder William Waldoch, farm animals, pedal carts, corn box, hay jump, spider web, sand box, corn cannon, hayrides, face painting, fair food, pumpkins. Info: Waldochfarm.com or 651-780-1207. • Shafer Corn Maze in Shafer near Taylors Falls, features a 12-acre field professionally cut into four miles of trails. This year’s theme, “The Moose,” includes two separate mazes that become haunted on certain nights. Also a rope maze, straw jump, games, obstacle course, petting zoo. Admission is $5,50 to $12; children 4 and younger free. Info: http://shafercornmaze.com or 651-353-0675. • Axdahl’s Garden Farm & Greenhouse in Grant offers a petting zoo, corn maze, $5 hayrides. Info: http://axdahlfarms.com or 651-439-3134. • Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. in Wyoming. Non-scary fun for kids, including new five-acre corn maze, hayrides, play area, a trike track, mini train rides, pumpkin cannon. Info: www.pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704. • Dead End Haunted Hayride, also run by Pinehaven but not for kids or the faint

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of heart. Ride ends at “Sunny Vale haunted asylum.” Also on the grounds: the Site 66 Haunted Cornfield. Costumed ghouls. Info: www.thedeadendhayride.com or 651-462-4848. • Lendt’s Pumpkin Patch, 6903 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming. Hayrides for groups, face painting, new and bigger corn pit to play in, pumpkins and concessions for sale. Info: 651462-1516 or www.lendtspumpkinpatch.com. • Pleasant Valley Orchard, 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Taylors Falls. Hayrides, farm animals, nature trail, kids’ play area, corn box. Fresh apples, cider, pumpkins and squash. Brat feeds/pie socials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 5. 651-257-9159. • Sunrise River Apple Farm, 7602 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming. Fresh apples, petting farm, playground, hayrides. 651-462-8220. • Afton Apple Orchard, 14421 90th Ave. S., Afton. Pick apples, raspberries, pumpkins. Hayrides, petting farm, straw and tire mountains, playground, music. Six-mile, 15-acre corn maze opens Sept. 19. Info: www. aftonapple.com or 651-436-8385. • Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd. in White Bear Lake. Pony rides, wagon rides, corn maze (opens Sept. 26), live music, pumpkins, apples. Some days feature quilting shows, photo booth, live music. • Country Sun Farm, 11211 N 60th St. in Lake Elmo. Pumpkins, hayrides corn maze, gem mining, corn pit, petting zoo, bouncy houses, face painting, concessions. Info: www.countrysunfarm.com. • Ziertman’s Pumpkin Farm, 5761 Keats Ave., Lake Elmo. Pumpkins, gourds, squash, cornstalks, goat feeding and petting. Opens Sept. 26. Info: www.ziertmanspumpkinfarm.com. • Fright Farm haunted house, White Bear and Frost avenues in Maplewood. Weekends in October. $10. Benefits Ramsey County Sheriff ’s Department DARE program. and K-9 program. Low-scare version for kids. Star Tribune calls it “one of the best haunted houses in the Twin Cities.” Supposedly actually haunted. -Michelle Miron is editor of The Lowdown.

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Opinion Wine country water Amy and I recently PUBLISHER’S celebrated our VIEW anniversary with a long weekend in the wine country region of Napa, Calif. We flew into San Francisco and took a day to see the sights before meeting up with friends and making the drive to CARTER JOHNSON Sonoma County, then on to Napa Valley. The Golden Gate Bridge is an impressive sight, and we walked to the halfway point. It was built from 1933-1937, an engineering feat of the time. It stands 746 feet high above the water and the 80,000 miles of wire cable used would wrap around the equator three times. On the other side of the Golden Gate, we found the quaint town of Sausalito and stopped for lunch. As the server took our order and asked what we would like to drink, we got our various beverages, and didn’t think much of it. Later on at a different restaurant for dinner, we noticed we didn’t get any water at the table. When we asked about water, the server apologized for not bringing it and went on to explain that restaurants are not allowed to offer water unless patrons specifically request it. California experiences drought conditions in the summer months and the practice of limiting water at restaurants is part of strict water conservation laws passed earlier this year. Along that line, one of the guides at a vineyard we toured explained they were unable to collect rainwater in holding tanks this year, as they normally did in order to water their vines, because it affected the runoff into the rivers. Without the runoff, the rivers were too low, impacting the ability of salmon to swim out to the Pacific Ocean. Most of the vineyards were hooked up to drip irrigation systems. When you look out across miles and miles of vineyards, it puts into perspective the massive amounts of watering going on. It’s no wonder they have water shortage problems. But as winemaking is a huge industry, its benefit to the economy must trump long-term water problems. Learning about some of these strict water usage regulations really made us aware of our own water consumption. During our stay we were mindful about showers and towels at the hotel, and we made sure we drank all the water we requested when eating out. We also began to take notice of many other sustainability efforts Californians practice, whether imposed by law or not. When I purchased a few items at a local grocery store, they asked if I wanted a bag and went on to mention it would cost me an extra 10 cents. I’m not sure if that was part of the effort to reduce waste or bump profits, but it made me think about whether I really needed a bag. Here at home, we look at the water levels of our local lakes, and are inspired to be aware of our water usage. We really didn’t water the lawn at all this summer. We have a high efficiency washer and installed low-flow faucets and shower heads. We are still debating if a duel-flush toilets would be beneficial. Water conservation is a key issue in many areas across the country, including right here in our local communities. Perhaps we should start protesting California wines, or add a higher tax on things like plastic bags or water usage. Charging more for something might have a short-term reduction effect, but we need to come up with a realistic set of next steps. Managing water runoff is important to make sure rainwater gets to the spots where it is most needed, and doesn’t flood other areas. California is nicknamed “The Golden State.” While that designation is rooted in the state’s Gold Rush history, one of our tour guides quipped that it really describes the dry, golden appearance of the landscape due to the lack of water. As the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” we should welcome more incentives for water conservation, so we continue to live up to our nickname. – Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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1. Women’s clothing franchise opening in Forest Lake - Women’s clothing franchise Mainstream Boutique is slated to open this fall in Forest Lake. Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 2. Big sign for Little Bar - Health issues forcing Little Bar owner to sell. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 3. Mahtomedi Teacher of the Year engages students with discussion, humor and storytelling - Mahtomedi High School English teacher uses humorous storytelling to engage his students. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 4. Cancer returns for former Hugo Marine 30-year-old former Marine and father is in the ght of his young life. Citizen > News + Mobile 5. Body found at 12th Street apartment; Forest Lake man arrested - A Forest Lake man has been arrested in connection with the body of a woman found at 956 12th St. SW. Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

Fall gardening The days are getting shorter and the leaves are starting to change color. As tedious as weeding has become, now is not the time to quit. To have that a healthy, beautiful garden next year, work needs to be done now. That can only mean one thing— time to get your autumn gardening in gear. Inventory. How often have you forgotten about planting a perennial the year before, only to start digging in the spring and ﬁ nd out too late? Label, map or diagram your perennials. This is also an opportunity to change, rearrange and plan new additions for next year. Pictures will help memory with color, height and spacing in the spring. Start a list of plants you want to add next season. Think bulbs. This is a great time to plant bulbs that will bloom in the spring. Most bulbs require about 6 weeks to form roots before freezing. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinth, squill

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NANCY HELMS and alliums add lovely spring color. Garlic and shallots can be planted now for harvest next summer. Clean. This is the time to clean up dead foliage. Pick the last of the green tomatoes. Harvest any remaining vegetables. Put diseased plant material in the trash. If some areas have hopelessly gone to weeds, cover them with black plastic and leave it in place over the winter and into the spring to kill sprouting seeds. Save. If you have an annual that you absolutely loved this season you might overwinter it. Just as

you have to harden off tender plants in the spring, gradually bring plants indoors to allow them to adjust to the indoor climate. You can also take cuttings and root on your windowsill. Lantana, geraniums and begonias are good cutting candidates. Now is the time to collect seeds. Once the seeds have ﬁ nished developing, shake them into an envelope. Label and store in a dark, dry place for next year. Mulch. Most likely, the organic mulch you put down in the spring has substantially decomposed. Spread new mulch now, a thicker winter layer, to protect plants and soil over the winter months. The idea is not so much to keep the soil warm as it is to keep the temperature even. Convert fallen leaves to mulch and use it throughout your garden. Dig. After the foliage has died, dig up any tender bulbs you have planted such as dahlia,

IRS imposters continue to call Tax season may be over, but criminals posing as Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) agents continue to call Minnesotans and attempt to intimidate them into paying money. These criminals use a variety of ploys to lure victims, including using fake names, false IRS badge numbers, and even reciting the victim’s mailing address or the last four digits of their Social Security Number. The callers may threaten arrest, jail time, driver’s license and passport revocation, and other legal action, unless the victim pays for purported back taxes or fi nes supposedly owed to the IRS. In many cases, it can be difficult to detect these fraudsters, who often call from outside the United States. They use “spoofi ng” technology to hide the origin of their calls. Spoofi ng is used by these scammers to make a Washington D.C. telephone number appear on a resident’s caller ID, thereby masking their identity and evade law enforcement.

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Tax season may be over, but criminals posing as Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) agents continue to call Minnesotans and attempt to intimidate them into paying money. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (“TIGTA”) notes that these scammers make more than 10,000 calls per week. In the past

two years, victims of this scam have reportedly lost $15 million. If you receive a call that appears to come from the IRS, remember that the IRS does NOT: 1. Ask for credit or debit numbers over the phone; 2. Require you to use one speciﬁc method to pay back taxes; nor 3. Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for failure to pay taxes. The best way to handle such a call is to hang up the phone. Speaking with the scammers may encourage them to call again. You can report this scam to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration as follows: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Headquarters 1401 H Street, NW Suite 469 Washington, DC 20005 800-366-4484 https://www.treasury. gov/tigta/oi_ofﬁce.shtml

cannas and callas. Shake off excess soil and cut off stems. Dry out of direct sunlight for 1-3 days before storing in a cool, dark, dry place between 35 and 45ºF. Divide. The best time to divide Iris is late summer to early fall, when the plant is semi-dormant. This will give the plant ample time to re-establish in order to ensure ﬂowering next season. Water. Water your perennials, shrubs and trees; they will thank you for it next spring. Start. Find a comfy chair, a good light and gather your seed catalogs. Start planning for next year! The Anoka Master Gardeners invite you to visit our website. Choose Hot Topics for interesting articles on a variety of topics: http://anoka mastergardeners.org . — Nancy Helms is Extension Master Gardener in Anoka County.

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quad communities CROCHETING FOR BEGINNERS When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27 Where: Centennial High School East, Media Center Details: Learn basic crocheting techniques including how to hold a crochet hook, read patterns and county stitches. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover Details: Learn about Anoka County 4-H, including hands-on activities. For kids Kindergarten age through one year past high school. Contact: 763-755-1280 or extension.umn.edu/county/anoka

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ‘IS MARRIAGE OBSOLETE? WHY BANQUET DINNER When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 MORE PEOPLE ARE SAYING, “I Where: St. Joseph Church, 171 DON’T”’

Alexandra House 11th Annual Walk for Hope When: 8 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. start Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids Details: Family and pet-friendly event includes a 5K run, 2-mile walk, children’s activities, and community and health resources from across Anoka County. Online and same-day registration available. Contact: alexandrahouse.org or 763-656-1363

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Where: Lifetree Café, One Shepherd Ct., Circle Pines Details: Discussion about the state of marriage, the declining marriage rate and the underlying causes. Contact: 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com

Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Dinner beneﬁts the American Wheelchair Mission, and includes featured speaker Chris Lewis, son of Jerry Lewis. Goal is to raise money to fund the purchase of 280 chairs (cost is $150 each) to ship to Columbia. Dinner tickets $25, also door prizes and rafﬂe. RSVP by Sept. 21. Contact: 651-784-3015

the topic of Identity Theft. Lunch included for $5. Pre-register by Sept. 29. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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When: 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Where: Great Hall, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Local chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly invites the public for information and coffee. Contact: 651-483-6340

4-H INFORMATION NIGHT When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24

When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct 3 Where: Trapper’s Bar & Grill, Lino Lakes Contact: kkhartmann@yahoo. com or facebook page ‘Centennial Chiefs Class of 80’

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: The Lino Lakes Police Department leads discussion on

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JERRY HINES BOOK SIGNING

When: Noon, Wednesday, Sept. 23 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors get together with friends and play games. Bring a bag lunch; coffee and dessert provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author of ‘The Nine of Us’, ‘Silly & Stinky Stories’, ‘My Grandpa Tells’ and ‘Searching for Raven’ will be signing copies of his books. Contact: 651-426-0918

FRAUD AND SCAM PREVENTION When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 County Rd. F. East, White Bear Lake Details: The WBL Police Department is offering a free informational session for seniors to learn how to protect themselves from ﬁnancial scams, e-mail and web-based scams, and identity theft. Pre-register. Contact: 651-653-3121

Calendar • Thank you for sending us news of your upcoming event. The calendar is reserved for secular-themed community events that are likely to appeal to readers throughout our coverage area, which includes: White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Mahtomedi, Hugo, Grant, Birchwood, Dellwood, Willernie, Gem Lake, Pine Springs, Forest Lake, Wyoming, Wyoming Township, Columbus Township, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, Stillwater Township, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and North Oaks. • Deadline for event submissions is the Wednesday prior to the following weeks publication. • Due to space limitations, there is NO GUARANTEE whether, when, or for how long submissions will be published.

ST. ANDREW’S BLOCK PARTY When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Past events include outdoor concert, food, bounce houses, hayrides and family fun. Free and open to the community. Contact: 651-762-9141 or www.saintandrews.org

RUNNING ACES LAUGH YOUR ACE OFF COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Featuring headliner comedian Alex Jackson with Tiffany Norton and hosted by Greg Berman. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 day of show. Dinner reservations available. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runningacesharness.com

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ONGOING When: 3:05-4:20 p.m. Mondays, Sept 14-Oct. 19 Where: Centennial Middle School, Lino Lakes Details: Children in grades 6-8 will have hands-on experience with magic, juggling, slap-stick comedy and illusion. Contact: 763-792-5418 or isd12.org/community-education

PUMPKIN PATCH/CORN MAZE When: Daily 10 am-6 pm, Saturdays, Sept 19-Oct. 31

Sept. 26 Where: Hay Lake Museum, 14020 195th St. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: All ages run/ walk takes participants on a scenic route between the Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia and the Hay Lake School Museum. Shuttle Service provided to get back to starting point. Contact: $25 registration includes t-shirt, apple snacks, games and admission to both museums. Contact: 651-433-4014, 651-641-3419 or wchsmn. org/5k

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company’s founder, Tom Weinhagen. Free program, but donations welcome. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

FEARLESS FIREFIGHTER 5K, TRICK OR TREAT KIDS ½ MILE, AND HUGO FIRE DEPT. OPEN HOUSE When: 5K at 10 am; Open House 11 am-3 pm; Kids run at noon Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: Hugo Fire Department Details: 5K and kids half-mile run and annual Fire Department open house. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Contact: ci.hugo.mn.us

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Crowne Plaza, 11 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Annual fundraiser supporting h2O for Life’s programs and services includes dinner, silent and live auction, live music by Two Hicks and a Chick. Casual chic attire. Contact: h20forlifeschools.org

When: 9 am- 6 pm, Sat., Oct. 3 and 10 am-4 pm Sun., Oct. 4 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Juried Fine Art show, live jazz music and food vendors. Contact: 651-439-4001 or www.stillwaterfallartfair. com

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When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Ten sites in the White Bear area. Details: Self-guided tour of ten quant lakeside cottages and grand estates. Tickes $25 in advance; $20 WBLAHS members; $30 day of tour. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

When: 11 am -4 pm Sat., Oct. 3 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway, Columbus Details: Wolves, raptors and other wild animals, local artisans, archery, kids’ games, pumpkin-painting contest Contact: 651464-3993 or www. wildlifesciencecenter.org

NATURE KNOW-HOW: SPIDEY SENSES When: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Learn how spiders use their super-powered senses to survive. Program includes catching spiders to discover their amazing survival strategies. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

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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

THE WHITE BEAR WATER SKI COMPANY When: 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details; Hear the story of the White Bear Water Ski Company from Dennis Zerwas, Jr., grandson of the

FALL COLORS FINE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

REAL MEN SING FESTIVAL CONCERT When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University Details: Concert features performances from Great Northern Union, area chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and The Limestones, a seven-voice a capella group from St. Olaf College, and local high school students. Tickets $10 general admission. Contact: gnusings.com

MISSIONARY EVANGELISM TO CORRECTIONS FALL EVENT When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: North Heights Church,1700 Highway 96, Arden Hills

BRIDGE AND CRIBBAGE When: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play bridge and cribbage. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

GHOSTS OF ANOKA TOURS When: 7 or 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 3-Oct 23 Where: Anoka County History Center and Library, 2135 Third Avenue N., Anoka Details: Costumed guides host walking tour of various sites throughout Anoka that have been privy to “unexplained events”. Tours also on Monday-Thursday the week of Halloween. Contact: 763-421-0600 or www.anokacountyhistory.org

Details: Fundraiser for MEC, a non-proﬁt that recruits, trains, places and supports volunteers who go into corrections settings and provide services and spiritual support to inmates. Evening features Dr. Tim Walsh speaking on ‘How God Heals the Brain’ and musical performance by People of Hope. Dessert and coffee served; registration $15. Contact: 651-408-1300 or MECjailministry.com

FALL COLOR BLAST OPEN HOUSE When: 1-5 pm Sun., October 4 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Celebrate the peak of fall color with guided trail hikes and other events. Contact: 651-4332427 ext. 10 or www. warnernaturecenter.org

THEATER ‘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 KWANGGAETO SAMULNORI PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE When: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Central Middle School, 4957 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by traditional South Korean percussion ensemble includes drumming, dancing, ﬂipping, spinning and singing, along with special guests Bboys (break dancers) and Beatboxer. 3 p.m. show is a 1.5 hour matinee; 7 p.m. show is 2 hours. General admission $10; Students $5; kids 5 and under free. Tickets online or at the door.

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ARTS GREGG ROCHESTER: LE TOUR D’ART OPENING RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Bicycle Art exhibition runs through October 29 during Ford Family Gallery hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri.; and 6:30-8:30 Tues. evenings. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

WRITING ROUNDTABLE When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Join with fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen and writing sample up to 500 words to read. Free. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

ONGOING WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET When: 8 a.m.-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

SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept 22; 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 20 Where: Shoreview Community Center, lower level parking lot Details: Weekly Summer event includes fresh produce, handcrafted artisan items, and live entertainment. Farmer’s Market is 3-6 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct 20. Contact: shoreviewmn. gov

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public notices CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION PROPRIETARY FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2014 Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds Circle Pines Gas Utility

Lino Lakes Gas Utility

2014 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and temporary investments Receivables Interest Accounts Intergovernmental Miscellaneous Special assessments Due from other funds Prepaid items and supplies

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NONCURRENT ASSETS Advances to other funds Capital assets Land Construction in progress Buildings and structures Furniture and equipment Improvements other than buildings Utility rights Less accumulated depreciation

Blaine Gas Utility

2014

1,354,218

Water Utility

2014

Sewer Utility

Storm Water Utility

Solid Waste Utility

Total

2014

2,362,419

1,049,103

571,973

736,102

6,073,815

1,956 280,255 1,472 418,528 129,559

340,350 11,156

8,439 154

2,334 9,301 766 67,333 1,567

1,035 86,574 851

564 20,942 170

726 52,488 5,141 -

6,615 798,349 5,907 1,472 67,333 418,528 143,457

2,185,988

351,506

8,593

2,443,720

1,137,563

593,649

794,457

7,515,476

500,000

49,379 768,297 2,255,959 (1,555,001)

14,859 606,720 1,161,784 393,682 (1,392,007)

30,855 357,199 (102,229)

91,471 957,235 407,977 4,893,516 (2,776,338)

4,153 91,471 15,130 504,889 4,550,659 (2,031,628)

3,310,381 (1,027,996)

4,153 182,942 1,036,603 2,318,738 16,529,498 393,682 (8,885,199)

NET CAPITAL ASSETS

1,518,634

785,038

285,825

3,573,861

3,134,674

2,282,385

12,080,417

TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS

1,518,634

785,038

285,825

4,073,861

3,134,674

2,282,385

12,080,417

TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts and contracts payable Salaries payable Accrued interest payable Due to other governments Due to other funds Compensated absences payable - current portion Bonds payable - current portion

3,704,622

1,136,544

294,418

6,517,581

4,272,237

2,876,034

794,457

19,595,893

581,151 7,157 4,115 12,438 28,472 55,214

192,088 5,905 741 25,094 17,398 23,849 9,947

3,954 246 2,224 383 400,586 969 29,839

18,242 2,461 21,265 5,768 9,733 75,000

27,437 1,731 23,300 7,108 100,000

1,571 11,171 50,000

26,900 3,392 -

349,263 1,548 117,661 34,168 109,309 49,480 2,018,636

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

688,547

275,022

438,201

132,469

159,576

62,742

30,292

2,745,780

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Advances from other funds Bonds payable, net of current portion

500,000 293,506

52,874

158,620

1,685,000

1,860,000

875,000

124,845 34,364

793,506

52,874

158,620

1,685,000

1,860,000

875,000

10,419,412

1,482,053

327,896

596,821

1,817,469

2,019,576

937,742

30,292

13,165,192

TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES NET POSITION Net investment in capital assets Restricted for Debt service Capital acquisitions Unrestricted

1,169,914

722,217

285,825

1,813,861

1,174,674

1,357,385

20,687,495

27,750 1,024,905

5,000 81,431

15,000 261,946 (865,174)

2,886,251

1,077,987

580,907

764,165

10,049,405

TOTAL NET POSITION

2,222,569

808,648

(302,403)

4,700,112

2,252,661

1,938,292

764,165

30,736,900

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION

3,704,622

1,136,544

294,418

6,517,581

4,272,237

2,876,034

794,457

43,902,092

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CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS PROPRIETARY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 Business-type Activities - Enterprise Funds Circle Pines Gas Utility CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers and users Payments to suppliers and vendors Payments to and on behalf of employees Cash received from other sources

NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Subsidy from state grant Cash received from other funds Transfers in (out) NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of revenue bonds Acquisition of capital assets Proceeds from sale of capital assets Principal paid on bonds Interest paid on bonds Cash received from other funds Cash paid to other funds NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Change in interest received and market value on cash and investments

2,126,631 (1,485,862) (352,494) 1,278

Lino Lakes Gas Utility

2,110,968 (1,532,368) (277,897) -

Blaine Gas Utility

57,062 (38,635) (10,483) -

Water Utility

421,673 (146,133) (115,520) 59,224

Sewer Utility

669,821 (381,486) (79,522) -

Storm Water Utility

158,309 (32,542) (122) -

Solid Waste Utility

375,416 (355,380) (2,504) 389

Total

5,919,880 (3,972,406) (838,542) 60,891

289,553

300,703

7,944

219,244

208,813

125,645

17,921

1,169,823

198,706 -

(226,364)

27,658 -

1,142 -

53,612 -

54,754 226,364 (226,364)

198,706

(226,364)

27,658

1,142

53,612

54,754

(199,047) 12,877 (52,275) (16,517) 500,000 -

(70,224) 7,674 (9,430) (2,359) -

(28,295) (7,307) -

615,000 (738,165) 6,411 (75,000) (10,669) (500,000)

510,000 (1,038,495) 6,410 (100,000) (23,123) -

250,000 (243,890) (50,000) (9,059) -

1,375,000 (2,289,821) 33,372 (315,000) (69,034) 500,000 (500,000)

245,038

(74,339)

(35,602)

(702,423)

(645,208)

(52,949)

(1,265,483)

24,164

40,467

19,258

7,099

9,868

100,856

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

757,461

(441,570)

(417,137)

79,795

81,401

59,950

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, JANUARY 1

596,757

492,178

654,701

6,013,865

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, DECEMBER 31 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities Depreciation Other income (expense) related to operations Change in assets and liabilities Receivables Accounts - utility customers Accounts - miscellaneous Special assessments - delinquent Special assessments - deferred Due from other governmental units Prepaid items and supplies Accounts and contracts payable Due to other governmental units Salaries payable Compensated absences payable NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITY Noncash investing, capital, and financing activities Capital asset purchased on account - accounts and contracts payable

1,354,218

179,609

197,389

85,494 1,278

75,510 -

13,524 2,544 144 (37,543) 38,433 1,628 1,605 2,837

(14,108) 1,270 38,771 1,344 (1,881) 2,408

289,553

394,336

300,703

(5,790)

2,803,989 $

2,362,419

11,096 -

(36,102)

1,466,240 $

1,049,103

571,973

736,102

6,073,815

54,954

51,135

25,126

466,321

176,070 59,224

2,990 (52) (368) 72 (5) 1

138,059 -

19,226 (3,474) (2,895) (766) (298) 6,449 514 312 984

7,944

219,244

81,825 -

(7,198) 763 21,153 384 698 $

208,813

389

(2,200) (170) (4,945) $

125,645

568,054 60,891

(6,816) (4,219) 2,404 1,037 -

5,418 2,544 (3,474) (2,895) (4,841) (36,030) 101,897 3,942 1,068 6,928

17,921

1,169,823

394,336

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Sports Cougar swimmers take fourth meet in a row CIRCLE PINES — Centennial swim and dive logged its fourth meet and fourth defeat in a 92-84 win against the Osseo Orioles Sept. 17. The Cougars swept the top three places in the 200 medley relay, followed by first and second place in both the 200 freestyle (Layni Andrle, Macy Wang) and 200 individual medley (Seela Wang, Kimberly Hareland). That was followed by another sweep of first through third place in the 50 freestyle by Tara Chapman, Sarah Grow and Sarah Poellinger. In the diving competition Gabi Parkinson placed first, Nellie Fulton third and Alyssa Hanley fifth. In the 100 butterfly Chapman pulled in another first-place, followed by Macy Wang in third. Andrle was first in the 100 freestyle, followed by Carly Rademacher in second and Megan Valerius in third. The 500 freestyle was won by Maggie Vancil, followed by Ellie Keen in second. Maddie Beilby touched first in the 100 backstroke and Seela Wang was second. The 100 breaststroke brought another one-two-three sweep by Sarah Spaulding (first), Poellinger (second) and Solveig Stensland (third). The JV squad won its portion of the meet 77-52 with first-place swims by Jennifer Seppala (200 freestyle); Rachel Lundgren (200 individual medley); Jasmine Quinlan (100 butterfly); Katelyn Smith (100 freestyle); Nikki Sauter (500 freestyle); Abby Nelson (100 backstroke); Mandy Granquist (100 breast-

stroke); and the 200 medley relay team of Harland, Ellie Sabby, Poellinger and Macy Wang. JV diver Anna Sauter also finished first. On Sept. 19 the varsity traveled to the University of St. Catherine for the Laker Invite, besting 15 teams for its first invitational victory of the season. Top 10 finishes for the day included: second place in the 200 medley relay (Abigail Schwartz, Sarah Laman, Sarah Harville and Grow); fifth and 10th place in the 200 freestyle (Andrle, Grow); fifth and 10th in the 200 individual medley (Julianne Seppala, Laman); first in the 50 freestyle (Schwartz); fourth in the 100 butterfly (Seela Wang); fifth in the 100 freestyle (Grow); second in the 500 freestyle (Schwartz); second in the 200 freestyle relay (Schwartz, Andrle, Grow, Rademacher); fourth in the 100 backstroke (Andrle); second and sixth in the 100 breaststroke (Laman, Seppala); and fifth in the 400 freestyle relay (Stensland, Seela Wang, Vancil and Rademacher). Diver Parkinson finished 14th followed by Hanley (21st), Fulton (27th) and Sauter (28th). Centennial sealed the victory by a large margin with 710 points versus 15 other teams. The Cougars look forward to tough competitions with St. Michael-Albertville Sept. 22 (after press time) and conference foe Park Center Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Brooklyn Center Junior High. -Submitted by Janet Lindblad

– Top photo by Janet Lindblad, others by Lisa Valerius.

Clockwise from top: Centennial’s varsity girls swim and dive bested 15 competitors to take first-place at the Laker Invitational Sept. 19. Seventh grader Layni Andrle swims the butterfly leg of the 200 yard medley relay. Senior Captain Maggie Vancil wins the 500 yard freestyle.

Andover rallies in 2nd half to overcome Cougars 21-14

By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer LAKEVILLE — Lakeville North had four runners in the top 20, pushing it to first place against Centennial and others in the boys race at the Lakeville South Applejack Invitational Saturday at Aronson Park in Lakeville. North finished with 83 points in the 19-team event. A battle ensued for second, with Minnetonka taking runner up with 132 points. That was just 7 points fewer than thirdplace Prior Lake, while Eagan and Centennial placed fourth and fifth respectively. Eagan and the Cougars both inished with 146 points, but the Wildcats’ sixth runner was 51st while Centennial’s sixthplace runner was 53rd. Rosemount was sixth with 165 points, with St. Paul Central (205), Andover (206), Shakopee (211), and host Lakeville South (221) rounding out the top 10. Reed Kurak was back in the lineup for Centennial after an illness, and looked in very good shape. He placed third in his initial race of the season, covering the 5K layout in 16:30.21, just a second behind runner-up Joe Roman from Woodbury. Dylan Johnson was second for Centennial and 23rd overall in 17:14.85, followed by Nick Foreman (31st in 17:29.78), Jacob Namyst (36th in 17:33.50), Ben Benson (53rd in 17:41.46), Jonathan Sweeney (59th in 17:46.03), Jake John-

The Cougar freshman broke her own 100 school backstroke record at the Maroon and Gold Invitational at the U of M Aquatic Center Sept. 12, touching ﬁrst in 56.48. She was previously All State once, All Conference twice, section champion and True Team section champion. She holds school and pool records in the 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. Abigail has been on the A honor roll the past two years and has volunteered with the Animal Humane Society.

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Before I start gushing on how fabulous this weekend was, how about that rain on Thursday, September 17?! I totaled 3.00 inches of rain here in White Bear Lake, one of the higher rain totals in the metro. Lesser totals were received on the west side of the metro. For the month I’m now at 4 ½ inches, well above normal. We had a 3-day run of highs in the 80’s from September 14-16. Although we didn’t reach 80° this weekend, it was nevertheless a spectacular weekend weather-wise. Temperatures reached around 70°; low humidity and mostly sunny skies made for a great weekend of outdoor activity. How much longer can it last? Well, it looks like another week of mild weather ahead for us.

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son (69th in 17:56.00), Tyler Shilson (73rd in 18:00.50), Blane Utter (110th in 18:40.21) and Josh Jarpey (122nd in 19:01.89). The Centennial girls ran 13th with 321 points. Edina was first with just 42 points, with Lakeville South (97 points) and Shakopee (117) second and third. Grace Johnson was 23rd in 20:29.86 over the 5K course, followed by Emily Danzl (59th in 21:23.95), Kate Walcheck (77th in 21:51.55), Kellen Brandt (95th 22:23.27), Becky Green (98th in 22:28.10), Lia Gentilini (103rd in 22:41.19), McKendra (104th in 2:24.39), Natalie Danzl (105th in 22:41.79), Emily Shilson (109th in 22:51.52) and Livie Ruble (124th in 23:31.05). Both Centennial teams run in the Milaca Mega Meet this weekend. “Reed came back and was just 8 seconds slower that his time at Lakeville last year,” offered Cougar head coach Neil Kruse. “That was a very good first race for him. We had a lot of kids who were sick and had allergies, so we hope for more improvement next week.”

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Clockwise from top: 1) Junior quarterback Kyle Nordby (No. 12) buys time time for a play thanks to backup from a wall of pain including senior offensive lineman Ben Shelstad (No. 65), senior offensive lineman Henry Zwiers (No. 57), senior defensive lineman Jack Drilling (No. 54) and sophomore running back Andrew Renneke (No. 42 ). 2) Junior wide receiver Alex Facon (No. 6) grabs a pass. 3) Sophomore linebacker Trevor DeBlieck (No. 40) takes down an opponent with backup from senior safety Jacob Hartford. (No. 3) 4) Junior defensive back Bryan Pierson (No. 28) reaches to deflect a pass to Andover’s Jacob Paul (No. 80).

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– Photos by Susan Love

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CIRCLE PINES— The Centennial football team slid to 1-4 for the season after suffering a 21-14 defeat at the hands of visiting Andover Friday in a West Metro North Division matchup. The Cougars worked to a 14-7 intermission lead in the rainy and bluster conditions, only to allow the Huskies a pair of unanswered second-half touchdowns. A one-yard scoring dive by Deante Book gave Centennial a 7-0 at the 3:15 mark of the opening quarter, before Andover quarterback Jeremy Neuman hooked up with Adam Perrin for a 22-yard touchdown with just 0:15 remaining in the quarter. Centennial had the lone touchdown of the second quarter, a 21-yard scoring strike from quarterback Kyle Nordby to Lucas McGregor to give it a 14-7 advantage. Garrett Hanson was two-fortwo kicking extra points for the Cougars. Andover’s offense cracked the Cougar defense twice in the second half, once in each quarter. Neuman had a hand in both scores, flipping a three-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Grier, then connecting with Jacob Paul for a nineyard score in the final frame. Neuman was 23 for 43 passing for 283 yards and a trio of touchdowns. Centennial faces a tough examination Friday night when Osseo (3-2) comes to town. The Orioles are smarting after a pair of consecutive losses. Osseo (3-2) began the year with three straight wins before falling to Totino-Grace two weeks ago, and 31-13 to Champlin Parklast week. Totino (4-0) is alone on top the West Metro North, with Champlin Park, Blaine,and Anoka all 3-1 and knotted for second. -Mark Aguirre

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Norway Continued from page 1 of a mountain near Vik on the Arnafjord. A small village nearby was Dale. In the period from 1895 to 1920 over 800,000 Norwegian immigrants came to the U.S. The country was poor. Small farms found it difficult to feed the expanding families. Today Norway is a very wealthy country due to offshore oil drilling and exporting. They use very little oil themselves as over 90 percent of their electricity is generated by turbines driven by waterfalls. The majority of homes are heated with electricity. Most of their rail transportation is run by electricity. You hear a lot about Norway being expensive and that’s quite true. Their income tax ranges from 36 percent to 52 percent, but that provides total medical care. There is no tuition for their colleges, but room and board is not provided. Public schools do not provide lunch or breakfast and most workers bring their own lunch to their job. They begin their work day between 7 and 8 a.m. and end promptly at 4 p.m. with 30 minutes for lunch. After oil, fishing is the next major export and tourism is growing rapidly. Exports include wood pulp and aluminum. They have a sales tax and a value added tax (VAT). Their cars are taxed 100 percent. For some merchandise a portion of VAT is refundable for tourists at the airport when you leave the country. Norway gained its independence in 1905. Over the years it had been ruled by Denmark and Sweden. During World War II Norway had a good number of resistant fighters against the Germans. Three percent of the land in Norway is farmable and most of that is in the southeast portion of the country. The southwest has the offshore oil wells and, of course, the fjords along the west and north coast. The Gulf Stream plays a major role as the entire

– Photos by Kathy Johnson

Above, a view from the stern of the Hurtegruten ship Nordkap as she travelled through fjords on the journey from Bergen to Kirkenes. At right, Gene and Kathy at the North Cape of Norway at latitude 72:10 degrees. It is the farthest north inhabited in the world. Bottom right, the Kjosfossen Waterfall is 93 meters (305 feet) high of freefalling water. It was viewed on the trip from Myrdal to Flam. west coast does not freeze even though portions are above the Arctic Circle. After our visits with the relatives in Bergen and enjoying traditional foods in their homes, we took one of the 11 Hurtigruten Nordkap cruise ships from Bergen to Kirkenes, above the Arctic Circle. This six-day trip on a mail boat gave us opportunities to visit small communities, have short offship tours and actually visit the northernmost part of the world that is inhabited, the North Cape. The latitude was 72.10 N degrees. We returned to Oslo via air from Kirkenes and began our return trip through Iceland, where we spent a couple days at Reykavik. Reflecting on our experience in Norway, we discovered most Norwegians are wearing a backpack and have hiking shoes or boots. It’s a country of waterfalls and nearly 1,000 tunnels. Seafood is plentiful ranging from cod to salmon, halibut, shrimp and herring. Cheeses are always abundant and the

meats served are primarily lamb. Prison sentences are limited to 21 years and they work very hard at rehabilitation. Numbers of immigrants are becoming a problem but they have an extensive language learning program before they can become citizens. There are a number of subsidies and benefits for electric cars and they are growing in popularity. A new Tesla costs the same as a Volvo station wagon. The northern part of the country is primarily fishing. They dry a lot of their fish on racks for later export. Lutefisk is enjoyed there, but very rare in the south portion of the country. The quality of life in Norway ranks very high in the world, but they are dealing with growing health issues like diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Wherever you travel, the people are friendly, courteous and helpful. English is spoken everywhere.

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