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Ashley Guthrie Ashley Guthrie’s life looks very different now than it did a few years ago. The 32-year-old Hugo resident says her friends have always joked that her life is like a Michael Myers movie. “I have been in the worst relationships. I pick the worst guys,” she said. “It is kind of a pattern.” Guthrie said she has been in five emotionally abusive relationships, some of which became physically abusive, too.
Guthrie reconnected with someone she went to high school with. They got married, bought a home and had a daughter. “He kind of always had this underlying drinking problem and I didn’t realize how bad it was,” Guthrie said. “The drinking got extremely bad, to the point where he wasn’t even hiding it anymore.” Guthrie recalled an incident where she went downstairs to wake up her husband and, in the process slipped on his vomit on the floor. She woke him up from a drunken nap and he got very angry. The police were called. He wasn’t physically abusive, she said. “That is one thing he never did. It is something that I used to justify a lot of things he did. He doesn’t hit me like my other boyfriends did. He doesn’t throw me at elevators or push me down the stairs,” she said. Guthrie recalled another incident that occurred while she was pregnant. Her husband was drinking and depressed, then put a
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l loaded gun to his head. “He went to put the gun down and it went off and went through our floor,” she said. “I told him if he ever brought a loaded gun out ever again, I would leave him.” She stuck to that ultimatum. One day Guthrie had a strange premonition while she was at work, so she decided to come home to have lunch with her mother, who was watching her newborn daughter, Emery. Her husband came home for lunch, which Guthrie said was not normal. He was acting strange and started randomly fi xing things when Guthrie’s mother made a suggestion. Her husband then got extremely irate and started shouting at her mother. The cops were called, and police suggested that her husband leave the home for awhile. He agreed to leave and to pack up his things. A little while later, Guthrie received a text message displaying a picture of her husband holding a gun to his head. “I called the cops, and they said to stay outside. Within three minutes, my entire house was surrounded by cops with giant guns and shields,” she said. “It was insane. It was like a strange movie. I was so overwhelmed and I couldn’t believe it was happening … I tried to stay calm because I had this tiny baby in my arms.”
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Scott Wahoski has been growing pumpkins for three decades and counting. What originally started out as a traditional-size pumpkin has now grown into 140 pounds. Scott and his wife, Lynn Wahoski, former White Bear Lake residents, now live in Lino Lakes, right near the Hugo border. Scott says he fi rst got the “garden bug” growing up, when his father had a garden in Roseville. Shortly after his oldest daughter, Heather, was born, Scott decided to start growing pumpkins. “I thought it would be fun to have her watch a pumpkin grow that she could then use at Halloween,” he recalled. Not only did their second daughter, Holly, get to enjoy the pumpkins over the years, but so did their neighbors and friends and — now — their grandchildren. Recently joining their 9-yearold grandson Landon are two granddaughters, identical girl twins Madeline and Emma, who will also surely enjoy the pumpkins. Scott said, “We are carrying on a family tradition.” Scott said he learned everything he knows about pumpkin growing by watching YouTube videos and reading articles online. Every year
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Public invited to Trunk-N-Treat In past years, St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church has hosted St. Joe’s Trick or Canning, a night where volunteers go into neighborhoods to collect food donations for the food shelf. This year will look a little different, but it will be just as fun. This year’s Trunk-N-Treat event will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in St. Joe’s parking lot. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items to the event for the local food shelf. The church is seeking volunteers to decorate the trunks of their vehicles and use 6-foot tubes to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. (St. Joe’s will provide the tube and candy.) To register your car, go to tinyurl.com/yyo78tob. Candy donations can be dropped off at the parish office during office hours.
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he grows two or three large pumpkins and a bunch of small pumpkins for decorations. Prior to 2020, his all-time record was 110 pounds. That was back in the late ’80s. This year, he surpassed that with a pumpkin weighing in at 140 pounds. Since it was so big this year, Scott had to have his son-in-law help him roll the pumpkin into a wheelbarrow so the pumpkin could be wheeled to their front yard for display. Scott knows he by no means grows the largest pumpkins, as he is not one of those pumpkin growers who spend time in the garden every day. “I just do it for fun,� he said. “It’s a great excuse to get outside and get fresh air. I love watching them grow.� Scott said some years are better than other years when it comes to his garden. “Last year I had a woodchuck get in my garden and eat my pumpkins. I wasn’t really happy with him.� Scott also grows other plants in his garden, including tomatoes, onions, strawberries and cucumbers. When Scott is not out in the garden tending to his pumpkins or spending time with his grandchildren, he works as a CNC (computer numerical control) machinist at Kurt Manufacturing in Minneapolis.
Cards for care centers St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church is collecting uplifting seasonal cards for area care centers that continue to work hard to connect with residents during the pandemic. Please feel free to write a message on the card and sign it. Cards can be dropped off at atrium door 4 or the parish office during office hours. Contact Barb Uschold Anderson with questions at BarbUA@ SaintJosephsParish.org.
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Celeste is a spayed 2-yearold, 55-pound shepherd mix. Celeste is working through overcoming her fears due to a traumatic past. She is incredibly gentle and sweet but is easily frightened. Celeste relaxes with good treats and lots of love. She would do best in a home with another dog that can help her learn what is and isn't okay. Celeste really wants to play, but sometimes lets fear get the best of her. She's been making great progress in her foster home, however. Kongs, chew toys and bones are a great way to keep her content when she needs space. Celeste loves her kennel and feels extra safe in it. Since Celeste is afraid of any type of leash, a home with a fenced-in yard is required. She does well with other dogs and cats. Celeste would do great in a home with shy/fearful dog experience. If you are interested in Celeste, fill out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
Celebrations Happy 70th Anniversary! Erling and Martha Husby are celebrating 70 years of marriage...Uff Da! Married October 21, 1950, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minnesota. Erling Husby, born and raised in Nevis MN, married Martha Forbord, who was born in ClarkďŹ eld, and later moved to Starbuck, Benson and Moorhead. Erling was a Butcher for 30 years in Minneapolis, then sold insurance for the Sons of Norway for 20 years. Martha worked at Centennial Bank of Lexington MN for 25 years. They raised a family of three in Shoreview, and recently moved to Lino Lakes. They have eight grandchildren and sixteen greatgrandchildren. They have both enjoyed sharing their rich Norwegian heritage with others! We honor them on this special day, as they have blessed us all with their never-ending unconditional love. May God continue to bless our parents with good health in years to come. Our Mother said, the key to a happy marriage is: “Don’t let tiny things bother you into an argument.â€?
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• Officers responded to a business in the 500 block of Lilac Street Sept. 30 on a report of a person at the location with a warrant. After police confirmed the active warrant, the person was taken into custody and transported to the juvenile correctional facility. • An officer responded to a neighborhood dispute in the 7700 block of Carole Drive Sept. 30. Several people were advised they were trespassed from the caller's property. • Officers responded to the 6800 block of Lakeview Drive Sept. 30 to a report of a vehicle that drove off the road, into trees and then drove away. The officers subsequently located the vehicle and the driver was arrested on multiple charges, including DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a passing violation in the 7900 block of Lake Drive Oct. 1. The male driver was subsequently arrested for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. He was transported to jail. • An officer took a mail theft report from the 100 block of Egret Lane Oct. 1. The case remains under investigation.
• Officers responded to a check the welfare request relating to an adult female in a vehicle in the 6000 block of Red Birch Court Oct. 1. Upon investigation, the female was arrested for DWI and booked into jail. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for lane violation and failure to dim headlights in the 1300 block of Main Street Oct. 1. The driver showed signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated. • A community service officer (CSO) responded to an email complaint of two dogs that bark constantly and disturb the peace in the 6500 block of Stella Lane Oct. 2. The CSO advised the dog owners of the dog-related city ordinances. • Officers were dispatched to a chimney fire at a home in the 800 block of Lois Lane Oct. 2. When officers arrived, the fire was already out. Officers assisted the fire department, which handled the incident. • Officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Lake Drive and Main Street Oct. 3. Officers located the vehicle and, after an investigation, arrested the driver for fourth-degree DWI and test refusal. • An officer was dispatched for a theft from vehicle report in the 6600 block of Blue Heron Drive Oct. 4. The case remains under investigation. • Officers responded to vandalism of a residence with toilet paper and other
• An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 7700 block of Main Street Oct. 4. There are no suspect(s) at this time. • Officers were dispatched to a property damage accident at the intersection of Ash Street and Hodgson Road Oct. 4. Officers investigated and determined the accident was the result of a road rage incident. An adult male was subsequently charged with failure to drive with due care. • Officers responded to a report of a theft from motor vehicle and damage to property in the 7400 block of Main Street Oct. 4. The incident remains under investigation. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police responded to suspicious activity in the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Oct. 1. The caller advised she had found some empty packages and boxes on the south side of the building that appeared to have been opened and dumped there. The owner of the building was contacted. • Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Oct. 2. Officers made contact with a male and advised him to stay away from the reporting party. • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Main Street and Centerville Road in Centerville Oct. 2. The driver was subsequently arrested for seconddegree DWI.
• Officers responded to a phone call report of a theft in the 60 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Oct. 3. The caller advised an election campaign sign was stolen from her yard the previous night. The estimated loss was $25. Another caller from West Golden Lake Road also reported their political sign as stolen the same day. • Officers responded to a suspicious activity report in the 3600 block of Flowerfield Road in Circle Pines Oct. 3. Officers located two juvenile males, who were verbally warned for multiple violations. • Officers were dispatched to a fireworks complaint in the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Oct. 4. • Police were dispatched to a damage to property report in the 9200 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington Oct. 4. Information was collected. • Officers were delayed to a phone call report of a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the 200 block of Heritage Lane in Circle Pines Oct. 6. • Officers responded to a suspicious activity report in the 1600 block of Lakeland Circle in Centerville Oct. 6. Officers found juveniles vandalizing a home and gave them a warning. • An enclosed trailer was reported stolen from the 1700 block of Dupre Road in Centerville Sept. 30. The estimated loss is $2,500. • Officers responded to a suspicious activity report in the 7100 block of Shad Avenue in Centerville Sept. 30. The caller advised he received a package in the mail from an address in Colorado. It turned out to be a broken metal toy.
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• An officer stopped a vehicle with two suspicious individuals in the 100 block of Robinson Drive Sept. 30. One individual was arrested for driving with a canceled license. The officer also discovered drugs in the vehicle, and one person was arrested. Charges are pending.
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• An officer responded to a reported theft from a vehicle in the 6500 block of Stella Lane Sept. 29. The officer documented the incident; no suspects have been identified.
• An officer was on patrol and found several juveniles behind a closed business in the 7600 block of Village Drive Oct. 1. The officer identified all juveniles and advised them to leave the area.
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ANCER IS A dreaded word for anyone alive today. Every family seems to have someone being treated or has died from the big C. It’s scary, but there are a lot of tests that can be done to catch it and treat it at an early stage. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many women put off being tested during the pandemic. Don’t put that off any longer. Hospitals and clinics are now open. I encourage you to get back on schedule with the screening beginning at age 40. Men, it’s time to have a blood test to get a reading on your PSA if you are 40 or older. No man has to die from prostate cancer, but you can’t ignore it. Statistics show that if you are 50 years old, there is a 50%chance you will have it. If you are 60, there is a 60% chance, etc. Immunity is rare. Both Kathy and I are cancer survivors. We are very thankful for research and the treatments available here in the Midwest. That’s firsthand experience. Medical care also is required About the periodically in the area of dental and complete physical exams. Be alert to Town your family history and any symptoms Gene Johnson you might be experiencing. FROM THE OLD Farmer’s 2020 Almanac, compliments of Boys Town, comes a weather proverb for October: Much rain in October, much wind in December. For every fog in October, a snow in the winter. Full moon in October without frost, no frost until full moon in November. THE FALL AND Winter edition of the old Farmer’s Almanac tells us the origin of Halloween. As with many holidays, Halloween is rooted in our agricultural past, marking the end of harvest time and the beginning of the new year. The origin of Halloween and many of its customs can be traced to Samhain, an ancient pagan Celtic festival that is Gaelic for “summer’s end,” a day to bid goodbye to warmth and light. The ancient Celts believed that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was at its thinnest during Samhain, thereby making it the ideal time to communicate with the deceased and to divine the future. Following the triumph of the Roman Empire over Celt-occupied lands in the 1st century A.D., the Romans combined many of the Celtic traditions, including Samhain, with their own. This day evolved into All Hallows’ Day or Allhallowmas, “hallow” meaning “to sanctify.” BE CAUTIOUS IF you are allowing your children to go trick–or–treating. Be sure they wear a protective mask. Also, hand the children wrapped candy rather than having them reach into your container. THE PANDEMIC WE are in with this dangerous virus means we need to continue healthy and safe practices. Use a mask whenever you are in public places or visiting with people where you don’t have open air and adequate space between you. Wash your hands often and have a safe work environment with good air flow, separation of work areas, avoid crowds and work from home whenever it’s possible. If driving with people in the car other than your family, have them wear a mask and crack open a couple windows. Choose restaurants that have adequate space between tables and good ventilation. More and more offices are putting in air exchange units with good filtering. Whenever possible, avoid meetings in person. Rather, use the phone, FaceTime or Zoom. If you have college kids and they test positive for the virus, have them quarantine at college. A GOOD FALL harvest of soybeans and corn is projected for our area of newspaper readers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A good reason to be thankful. THANK YOU SUBSCRIBERS to this paper. Your support is more important than ever. Thank you to our loyal advertisers, too. Our staffs are working extra hard, too. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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role-playing activities, play games, create art, explore feelings, and establish a clear set of behavioral rules. These strategies reinforce positive relationships and behaviors, and are key to helping kids get along, which can help prevent bullying. 3. Promote and celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Unity Day, started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011, is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange to unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. This vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, showing support for students who have been bullied and for bullying prevention. #UnityDay2020 PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center actively leads social change to prevent childhood bullying, so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online. PACER Center provides innovative resources for students, parents, educators, and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students. For more information and resources on bullying prevention, visit PACER.org/bullying or call 952838-9000. Julie Hertzog is the author, director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
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PAID LETTER PAID LETTER Linser wise and respected leader Re-elect Reinert I am writing in support of Centennial School Board candidate Sue Linser. When Sue and her family were moving to the area, I was thrilled when they chose Lino Lakes primarily based on the school system. The day after they moved, her first child began kindergarten and there was no looking back! That first fall she joined me in door knocking for the Centennial Schools referendum on the November ballot. There was no sitting on the sidelines for Sue ... she jumped right into the Centennial Schools game! Sue immersed herself in the community and became a volunteer, PTO member, supporter of the Centennial Area Education Foundation, co-chair of two levy committees and Blue Heron PTO president. Her involvement eventually led her to districtwide committees. Running for a school board position is a natural progression for Sue, who has been integrally involved with the Centennial district over the last 15 years. She has humbly given to the Centennial community and has become experienced and knowledgeable about the issues impacting the district. Sue embodies the characteristics we seek in school board members. First and foremost, she truly cares about all students and recognizes their unique learner needs. She is a believer in Centennial’s goal to prepare students for life through academic, emotional and social development. I also know she values and supports our educators and staff members. She will openly listen to all parties and perspectives. Leadership and a strong work ethic go hand in hand for her. Rolling up her shirtsleeves and working hard is a quality I have seen her display in several different capacities. Sue is honest, fair and analytical, and makes decisions based on reality, data and prudence. I cannot think of a more qualified person for the Centennial school board. Sue Linser’s personal qualities make her a wise and respected leader. She has a keen understanding of our community and school system. She will make a positive difference for the Centennial Schools and, most importantly, for our students. Julia Corneil-Smith Educator & Centennial Parent Blaine
I do not usually comment on political races out of my area, but the contest for Anoka County Commissioner has attracted my attention. For full disclosure, I do know Jeff Reinert, your current county commissioner, and he is a great guy. He is honest, hardworking and gets things done. I also got to know Cindy Hansen and she so loved Spring Lake Park that she left after serving one year of her term. Is she a good long-term planner? How did she bring HyVee to Spring Lake Park? We had a good location, plus it has not opened yet. She is so proud of the senior building she brought to Spring Lake Park along with all its problems. Seniors at 50 years old, three-bedroom units, tax increment financing, 121 police calls from the beginning of this year to Aug. 1, 2020. In my opinion she has not been good for Spring Lake Park. I question her people skills because I have seen her attack me and others at council meetings. I encourage you to see through her. Jeff is the local guy and has over 20 years of very positive accomplishments. I am sure most of you know this, but I want to weigh in to encourage all of you to vote for Jeff Reinert and re-elect him as Anoka County commissioner. He is the right person for the job. Bob White Spring Lake Park mayoral candidate
PAID LETTER Chamberlain strong on criminal justice reform Sen. Chamberlain’s tenure in the state Senate has produced impressive results for the state of Minnesota. Sen. Chamberlain has advanced the important issue of criminal justice reform. He has supported, co-authored and authored a variety of related matters. His accomplishments include co-authoring “ban-the-box” legislation; supporting sentencing reform for prostitution and drug-related offenses; authoring the Veterans Restorative Justice Act; and review of Minnesota’s outdated felony murder law statute. He is currently working on eliminating the state’s very serious problem with human trafficking. Roger brings experience, knowledge
and demonstrated success to the position. We need Roger Chamberlain’s continued leadership in the Senate. Please join me by voting for Roger Chamberlain for State Senate District 38. Mike Murphy Mayor of Lexington
PAID LETTER Jeff Reinert kept his promise I live on Fourth Avenue on the north side in Lino Lakes. Our road is falling apart and has needed to be replaced for many years. Three years ago, I was talking to Jeff Reinert, our mayor of Lino Lakes at the time, about when our road would be redone. Jeff told me that he was working with city staff on a five-year plan for road reconstruction because he wanted to make sure that a lot of the roads on the north side in Lino Lakes that needed to be redone got the attention they needed. When the plan was done, I was not happy to see that our road would be done in year four of the five-year plan, but I was happy that it was on the plan. At the City Council work session on Oct. 5, the current City Council confirmed that our road will be reconstructed next year in 2021 because of the five-year plan. I want to thank Jeff Reinert for doing a great job when he was our mayor and always paying attention to the entire city. I am very happy he is our new county commissioner, because I know he will continue to work hard at not only the needs of our city but each of the seven cities in his district. I’ve known Jeff Reinert and his family for decades. He is the right person to represent us. I want to encourage everyone to reelect Jeff Reinert as our Anoka county commissioner on Nov 3. Scott Robinson Lino Lakes
PAID LETTER Stand up for patients, support Kris Fredrick As a physician, I have repeatedly witnessed patients struggling to afford their medications. This is particularly true for Medicare patients. So it was particularly egregious when big pharma raised their prices on lifesaving medications such as insulin.
I was pleased that our Legislature in St. Paul addressed this with a bill to cover emergency insulin needs. This commonsense bill allows diabetics with less than a seven-day supply of insulin to pay no more than $35 to get a 30-day supply from a pharmacy. Insulin manufacturers would reimburse pharmacies for the cost of emergency insulin or replace the insulin provided to patients. The emergency program would have no income eligibility requirements. A long-term provision would require insulin manufacturers to offer a 90-day supply of this lifesaving medication for no more than $50. When the House Bill 3100 was introduced, I dutifully emailed my representative, encouraging Rep. Runbeck to vote for this lifesaving bill. I was pleased that this bill passed with a huge bipartisan margin; however, I was shocked that Rep. Runbeck voted against the bill. Rep. Runbeck has withdrawn from the 2020 race, but there is no indication that the GOP replacement candidate feels any differently. This bill garnered broad support: Democrats, Republicans, Minnesota’s health plans and patients. The only group against the legislation was big pharma. Fortunately, we now have the chance to elect someone who will put patients first. That person is Kris Fredrick, who is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in our district. I support Kris because he will stand up for patients and not big pharma. Check out his website at www.voteforkris.com and vote for someone who cares about the health of our community this November. Chris Wendt Lino Lakes
Wear your mask I’ve seen at least two photos in the Quad paper of the current Lino Lakes mayor, Rob Rafferty, indoors unmasked while in close contact with others. The latest was honoring a masked Eagle Scout. The other I remember was recognizing a new public safety employee. I think it’s extremely irresponsible and negligently inconsiderate to choose not to wear a mask in these times. He owes it to these people to keep them as safe as possible and surely the simple task of putting on a mask isn’t that hard to do. Laurel Tralle Lino Lakes
BUSINESS BRIEFS Lino Lakes clinic, pharmacy to close Fairview Health Services announced Oct. 5 it is making significant changes due to sustained losses throughout 2020. According to a statement from Fairview President and CEO James Hereford, the health care system saw losses of $163 million in the first six months of 2020. As a result, approximately 900 positions systemwide will be eliminated by the end of the year. Meanwhile, two hospitals are undergoing significant changes and 14 primary care clinics in Minnesota, as well as two in Wisconsin, will be consolidated into other locations by the beginning of December. Sites to be consolidated by Dec. 4 include HealthEast Clinic – Hugo, located at 14688 Everton Ave. N., and M
Health Fairview Clinic – Lino Lakes, located at 7455 Village Drive. The M Health Fairview Pharmacy in Lino Lakes will also close by Dec. 1.
Snap Fitness in Lino Lakes closes permanently Snap Fitness, located at 6511 Ware Road in Lino Lakes, closed its doors for good Oct. 5. A letter to members from owner Faamati Winey read in part, “It is with sincere regret that we inform you that Snap Fitness Lino Lakes will be closing permanently on the 5th of October, 2020, at or before 3 p.m. Snap Lino Lakes have been in the community for 16 years and our members are like families to us. We are proud of what we were able to contribute to this community and couldn’t be more thankful to those who have be-
lieved and invested in the future of our company.” The letter goes on to state that the closure is due to the “current financial climate.” October dues will be refunded. Members will receive free membership through Dec. 31 if they choose to transfer to another Snap Fitness location, including Blaine, Forest Lake or Stillwater. Members are asked to request a transfer online before Oct. 31.
Jersey Mike’s opens soon Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes (Suite 120), will open its doors Wednesday, Oct. 14. Motorists driving along Main Street likely saw the company’s countdown sign last week.
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WSB provided engineering design, bidding and construction services for a 1.5-million-gallon composite water tower constructed near Birch Street and Centerville Road in Lino Lakes. The construction of Water Tower No. 3 started in September 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2021. The site has unsuitable soils that would not allow a conventional spread footing foundation to be used to support the water tower structure. Therefore, a deep piling foundation system consisting of 48 steel piles filled with high-density concrete were installed to a depth of approximately 70 feet to support the water tower foundation. A composite water tower is unusual in that the bottom pedestal is constructed of reinforced concrete, and the steel tank (the part that holds the water) is constructed on the ground before it is lifted to the top of the structure with hydraulic lifts. The lifting of the tank took approximately three hours to complete on Oct. 3. The roof of the tank was also constructed on the ground and lifted to the top of the tower with a massive crane on Oct. 6. The entire process took about 3 1/2 hours.
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With election season in full swing, it is no surprise that political sign thefts and vandalism have been reported to area police departments. Lino Lakes Public Safety Director John Swenson explained that from Aug. 1 to Oct. 4 the department has taken six reports involving theft of political/candidate signs. Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) Chief Jim Mork said since Aug. 1, CLPD has had a total of four incidents involving campaign/political signs, which have all occurred on East or West Golden Lake Road. “It’s not a large-scale issue, but it is still concerning nonetheless,” Mork said. Swenson explained that because the signs are valued at less than $500, a theft of a political sign is typically considered a misdemeanor. Per state statute, a misdemeanor is punishable with a sentence of no more than 90 days in jail and/or a fine no more of $1,000.
COVID-19 BRIEF Free COVID-19 testing offered this month The Minnesota Department of Health, in partnership with local public health officials, will be hosting free COVID-19 testing events at the National Guard Armory in Anoka, 408 Main St., from noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 13-15. These testing opportunities are open to everyone, with or without symptoms. These events are part of an effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing following increased levels of community spread statewide. Tests will be conducted via nasal swab, and insurance is not needed. Those who plan to attend one of these testing events are asked to sign up online for a time slot to keep wait times short and to allow for social distancing. Visit primarybio.com/r/anoka to sign up for the Anoka testing event. To view a list of other community testing opportunities, visit health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/ testsites/. Those who are not able to sign up online should call 1-855-612-0677 for assistance.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH: Survivors share their stories FROM PAGE 1
Guthrie immediately pursued a restraining order against her husband and fi led for divorce. “For six months after that I hated to open doors, because I would just picture him with a gun right there as I opened the door,” she said. “I literally put my heart to the side. I needed to keep Emery safe. Because in my mind, I thought that if I stayed, he would have shot me, Emery and then himself.” Guthrie found out their home was almost in foreclosure. She sold the home, found a new job and eventually was able to purchase a townhome. Although she did not speak to her now exhusband for a long time, the two now see each other for supervised visits with their daughter. “He has told me if I never would have left him, he never would have gotten better,” Guthrie explained. She said that Emery gave her the strength to refuse to tolerate that kind of behavior any longer. “A lot of it was me fighting for my kid. That mom instinct drive really helped me. Who do I want Emery to view me as? Do I want her to view me as somebody who isn’t going to stand up for what is right? Or want her to have a life where she just hears her parents screaming at each other?”
“For six months after that I hated to open doors, because I would just picture him with a gun right there as I opened the door, I literally put my heart to the side. I needed to keep Emery safe. Because in my mind, I thought that if I stayed, he would have shot me, Emery and then himself.”
incident, she tried to go back to work. “I pressed the button to get off of the elevator on my floor and I just couldn’t do it,” she said. “I was crying and went to human resources and they said since it happened outside of work, they couldn’t really do anything.” After Turner supplied emails and text messages from her coworker to HR, an investigation was opened and the two were asked to take the week off. “That Friday they called me and said he was no longer with the company. They had fi red him and would welcome me back,” she said. Turner ended up leaving that job a short time later because she found it too difficult to be in that space. While she was waiting for the matter to play out in the court system, Turner’s case was “put on hold” because her assailant was reported to have raped a woman in Hennepin County 12 days before he assaulted her. He was ultimately convicted of fi rstdegree sexual assault for both cases and sentenced to about 12 years in prison.
The experience has impacted Turner profoundly. “It really makes you question everything that you knew in terms of safety, relationships. It makes you reevaluate boundaries in relationships across the board. When that trust is broken and you are violated like that, you can’t help but go there,” she said. “I felt very alone, isolated and depressed after the assault.” Turner has the following advice for people who may fi nd themselves in a similar situation: “Trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, pick it apart and fi nd out why. Everybody’s journey is different. I’m not going to say you need to report it; what I am going to say is take care of yourself. There are services to help support you.” “This is your journey and nobody else gets to decide how you deal with it but you.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Ashley Guthrie Hugo resident Corinna Turner Corinna Turner, 45, of Lino Lakes was in a consensual sexual relationship with a coworker for about nine months. “It was consensual until it wasn’t,” she said. “In hindsight, he was very manipulative, persuasive, charming.” Turner explained that in February 2018, she was interested in pursuing a relationship with someone else and decided to end the relationship with her co-worker. The two agreed they would meet up one last time. Although the meetup got off to a reasonable start, it quickly got out of hand. He became angry and aggressive, and did whatever he pleased without her consent — and then left. After the assault, Turner did not go to the hospital right away. In fact, she initially wasn’t planning to report it. “I was exhausted. It was very emotional, physical, I was sore and I thought, ‘What the hell just happened?’” After she woke up from a nap, she found that she was bleeding badly. She immediately went to the hospital, got a rape kit and reported the assault to police. The Monday following the
Public asked to complete Relationship Violence Survey The Anoka County Violence Prevention Roundtable group, which is composed of county staff, medical experts and community leaders, is soliciting feedback from the public about relationship violence. Completing the survey will help community leaders make plans to better serve people experiencing relationship violence and to prevent it in the future. The Anoka County Violence Prevention Roundtable group is seeking insight from all adult community members, age 18 and over. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and is open now through the end of October. The Roundtable intends to host a series of focus groups following the survey to gather more detailed information about relationship violence in Anoka County. To access the survey, go to surveymonkey.com/r/5S5QDQC. For more information about the roundtable, contact Justin Navratil at justin.navratil@co.anoka. mn.us or 763-324-4336.
Alexandra House launches Purple Challenge Alexandra House had to cancel its annual HopeFest fundraiser, but is hopeful the community will show their support to survivors and to ending domestic and sexual violence this month. Alexandra House is challenging its community to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Monht by placing one (or more) signs in their yards. Area residents, businesses and organizations are also invited to shine a purple bulb on their front port, front window or other public display throughout October. Signs can be purchased on Alexandra House’s website. Donations can also be given at www.givemn.org/ story/Purplechallenge. Don’t forget to wear purple on #PurpleThursday for Domestic Violence Awareness Day Oct. 22.
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Alexandra House: www.alexandrahouse.org; 24-hour helpline 763-780-2330 Northeast Youth & Family Services: nyfs.org; White Bear area, 651-429-8544; Shoreview, 651-486-3808 St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center: center@ saintandrews.org or 651-762-9124 Solid Ground: 651-773-8401; info@solidgroundmn.org Violence Free Minnesota: www.vfmn.org Minnesota Day One: www.dayoneservices.org; crisis line, 1-866223-1111; Crime victim support line, 1-866-385-2699 Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA): www. mncasa.org; info@mncasa.org; 651-209-9993 Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN): www.rainn. org; 800-656-HOPE (4673); live chat available on website
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Cougar girls nab another conference title, earn top seed for section BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Yet another conference championship in girls soccer has been collected by Centennial, and the Cougars got the bonus of a solo title, too. Things broke just right for them on the final evening of the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) season. The Cougars pummeled Coon Rapids 8-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Champlin Park was tied by Blaine 4-4. The Cougars had been tied for the lead with Champlin Park. “The conference championship meant a lot to me and everyone on the team, especially because
we do not have state,� said Brittany Bordson, senior midfielder and co-captain. “It helped us to be ranked number one in our section, which is important because we have limited games this year.� Scoring two goals each for the Cougars were Khyah Harper, Summer Francis and Lindsay Wilson. Adding one each were Sarah Strating and Morgan O’Hearn. “The team set goals in preseason to play hard and work for each other in every game,� coach Ginger Flohaug said. “Conference and section champions were two team goals for the season, and we knew that our conference schedule was going to be difficult.�
Centennial finished the schedule 10-1-0, followed by Champlin Park 9-1-1, Rogers 7-2-2, Totino-Grace 6-3-2, and Blaine 6-3-2 for the top six spots among 14 teams. The Cougars’ loss came against Champlin Park 3-2. Champlin Park’s loss came against Rogers 2-1. “The team believes and trusts in each other, which is a huge factor in their success,� Flohaug said. This was Centennial’s ninth NWSC crown since 2003, eight of those during Flohaug’s 18-year tenure as head coach. In the last 12 years, they’ve never been lower than third, with one second-place finish and four times in third place. The section tournament
will start Wednesday — and will conclude the season, as all fall state tournaments have been canceled. “I am very sad that there is no state this year because I believe we could have gone to state and done well in it,� Bordson said. “This is my senior year and it would have been great to have the opportunity to go back to state one last time.� Centennial was state runner-up last year, so missing the chance to return this year is especially significant for them. “But we are excited,� Flohaug said, “that the MSHSL is letting us have sectionals.�
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY BEFORE THE CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota, will meet via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86726130971, Meeting ID: 867 2613 0971, 1-312-626-6799 (Audio Only) on October 20, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat allowing lot combinations to create one parcel. The hearing shall continue until all evidence and testimony has been received by those present or in writing prior to the meeting. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that these proceedings are instituted upon the petition of Independent School District #12 (Centerville Elementary School) property owner. PROPERTY I.D. #: R14-31-22-34-0009, R23-31-22-21-0007, R23-31-2221-0008, R23-31-22-21-0009, R23-31-22-21-0010 (1721 Westview Street), R23-31-22-21-0011, R23-31-22-21-0012, R23-31-22-21-0022, R23-31-22 5 5 ÀYH XQDVVLJQHG small parcels abutting 1654, 1656, 1658, 1660 & 1662 Lakeland Circle which also abut PIN #R23-31-22-21-0007 City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., October 8, 2020. Teresa Bender, City Clerk
CITY OF LEXINGTON ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST The City of Lexington will be conducting the Public Accessory Test on the Optical Scan Voting Equipment to ascertain that the equipment will correctly tabulate the votes for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The public test is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014. Time commencing at 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND Mary Vinzant, Deputy City Clerk POSTED: October 13, 2020 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 13, 2020.
CITY OF LEXINGTON ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CITY AND GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the City of Lexington will be holding a City Election in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, IRU WKH SXUSRVH RI HOHFWLQJ FDQGLGDWHV IRU WKH &LW\ RIÀFHV OLVWHG EHORZ ‡ 0D\RU 7ZR <HDU 7HUP
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CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on October 26, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: ‡ 3DOP 6WUHHW 3,' 'UDLQDJH DQG 8WLOLW\ Easement Vacation For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Engineer, Diane Hankee, at 651-982-2430. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 6 and 13, 2020.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the November 3, 2020 General Election will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2099 at 10:00 AM at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1182. 4XHVWLRQV UHJDUGLQJ WKH &LW\¡V HOHFWLRQ V\VWHP DQG WHVWLQJ SURFHGXUHV FDQ EH GLUHFWHG WR WKH &LW\ &OHUN¡V RIÀFH DW Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 13, 2020.
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CITY OF CIRCLE PINES NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the November 3, 2020 General Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2099 at 10:00 AM at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014. If you would like to witness this demonstration, you are welcome to do so at the above mentioned location. Chandra Peterson, Assistant City Administrator for Public Services Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 13, 2020.
CITY OF CIRCLE PINES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Circle Pines City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Circle Pines City Hall. 7KH SXUSRVH RI WKLV PHHWLQJ ZLOO EH WR UHYLHZ WKH &LW\¡V 6WRUP :DWHU 3ROOXWLRQ Prevention Plan. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is a document by the State and Federal government that outlines how the City will work towards reducing pollution in the rainwater runoff. This Plan will be reviewed at the meeting. Public comment either orally or in written form regarding the plan is encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled individual may one week in advance contact City Hall by phone at (763) 784-5989, or TDD (763) 231-2617; or writing to request reasonable assistance to be able to participate in these proceedings. Patrick Antonen, Clerk of the City of Circle Pines Dated: October 5, 2020 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 13, 2020.
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Music: Northern Lights and The Constellations
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Oct 28
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5:30-8:30
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Oct 29
Sip and Shop Boutique
3:00-8:00
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5:30-8:30
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651-436-2010 675928
20168 St. Croix Trail North rusticroots.wine | 651-433-3311 Sun - Wed 11-7 | Thur - Sat 11-8
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6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Since 1992 • 651-430-3310 Open 7 Days a Week 10-6
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Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Sunday 10am-9pm
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