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Documentary creates dialogue about anxiety BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
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Hitching a ride on the farmyard express Andrew Joyer, a fourth generation member involved in operating the family farm, uses a tractor to take a group of visitors for a ride on “Grandpa’s Grain Train” at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes Saturday, Oct. 13. The farm is hosting a variety of “Farm Fall Fun” activities through Oct. 31, including a corn maze, pumpkin patch and play areas. See more photos on page 20.
Anxiety disorders are the most common health complaint in the U.S. As a result, many school districts, communities, organizations and theaters around the state and nation are screening a film to spur an intergenerational dialogue on the topic. It just so happens, Oct. 7-13 was National Mental Illness Awareness Week. The Centennial School District partnered with Anoka County recently to co-host a special screening Oct. 9 of the documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” in the learning commons at the high school. Another showing was held Oct. 11 at the Pines School, which was put on by the Centennial School District, Pines School, Anoka County Juvenile Center, Operation No Limits and the Anoka County Child and Family Council. “Our hope (by showing this film) is to increase our understanding of anxiety and hopefully connect people who have some questions,” said Director of Student Services Kathy Zwonitzer. After the screening of the film in the learning commons, a panel discussion was held so audience members could ask questions and find out those with anxiety are far from alone. The panelists included a Centennial parent and teacher who has dealt with anxiety in her own home as well as in her classroom; SEE ANXIETY, PAGE 3
Centennial grad invents tool to make boaters’ lives easier BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
After Michaela Anderson spent an hour cleaning off her boat last summer, she was determined to make her life, and the lives of other boaters, much easier. This September, Anderson and her boyfriend, Justin Kofoed, launched the sale of a new tool, the Aqua Weed Stick. Anderson graduated from Centennial High School in
2011 and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a double major in marketing and operations management in 2015. She was then hired as a supply chain analyst at the 3M Plant in Hutchinson, Minnesota, where she now works as a team leader (crew supervisor). For 10 years, another big part of Anderson’s life has been bass fishing in tournaments around the country. “In Minnesota, we have laws that require boaters to remove
weeds any time they take their boat out of the lake. Being that I fish tournaments, I am going from lake to lake quite a bit, and a lot of them have weeds in them,” she explained. “One common problem I was running into was that my boat was so big that I just couldn’t reach them all, so I was crawling under the boat a lot to try to get them all off. You can get a fine, I don’t want SUBMITTED
Centennial grad Michaela Anderson and her boyfriend Justin Kofoed recently released the Aqua Weed Stick.
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County says no change in driver behavior without enforcement BY TERRY TRAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
LEXINGTON—The City Council and residents are looking for some assistance from Anoka County to help remedy speeding issues on a county road, Lovell Avenue in Lexington. The council previously approved a resolution requesting assistance from the county at its Sept. 20 meeting. Resident Joe Ackerman who lives on Lovell Avenue has addressed the council about speeding on the residential street before and was at the Oct. 4 meeting to speak with the council again. Ackerman presented a petition to the council, (which the council had previously suggested) signed by 25 Lovell
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ANXIETY: Documentary creates dialogue about mental health single one of them was different, had a different face, a different color, Diana Hoffman, a social a different idea, a different worker with Anoka County situation, and each of them felt Children’s Mental Health; and anxious. It showed up differently for Jesse Walker, a therapist at the Lee everybody.” Carlson Center for Mental Health & WellA common theme that arose during Being. the panel discussion was that parents “Angst” is an IndieFlix Original need to talk to their kids, listen to them documentary designed to raise awareness and be aware of how their own behavior around anxiety. The 56-minute film includes can affect their children. Another topic interviews with kids, teens, educators, that arose was how social media can be a experts, parents and Olympian Michael source of anxiety. Phelps. “There is research that has been done According to the documentary’s website, that says kids are more anxious because the goal of the film is to help people identify they have way more access to the news … and understand the symptoms of anxiety We have so much access to people dying, and encourage them to reach out for help. possible war zones, ‘He said, she said.’ The “Having worked in the field of mental minute you pick your phone up, you are health for 25 years, bombarded with bad everybody struggles at news,” Hoffman said. one time or another with “That creates anxiety anxiety. What was great for a woman with four about the film is it puts children; I can’t imagine a face to something that a lot of people don’t want • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 what it does for 11- and to talk about,” Hoffman million adults in the U.S. age 18 and older, or 18 percent of the population every 12-year-olds who are already prone to some said. year. sort of anxiety.” “For years, I have seen • Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 37 percent of those who suffer Walker, who has been people who are depressed from it receive treatment. a contracted therapist or have anxiety and if • People with an anxiety disorder are three to five times more likely to go to the they don’t deal with it, it doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than (through the Lee Carlson Center) at the middle just becomes chronic. In those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders. school for three years, the field of mental health, • Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, thought the documentary the last thing I want is brain chemistry, personality and life events. was spot on. to have somebody who • It’s not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from “When people talk starts out with school anxiety for bullying that depression or vice versa. Nearly half of those diagnosed with depression are also about their anxiety, it diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. really puts a face to the leads into full-blown disorder, and I think agoraphobia (fear of open Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) it really makes it less places and situations) Resources: scary, easier to talk and as an adult never https://leecarlsoncenter.org/ about and helps reduce wants to leave their https://namimn.org/ the stigma of mental house and is not a https://childmind.org/ illness,” he said. “The productive person in http://teenmentalhealth.org/ connection between the society,” she noted. physical body and the One thing Hoffman mind is something that as a clinician I try to do on a said she has noticed after many years in the field regular basis because I think it is very important to is that people often don’t notice the correlation notice (that) an upset stomach or muscle tension is between anxiety to physical symptoms they are connected to your brain or anxiety.” experiencing such as stomachaches, headaches, He added, “When I myself am struggling with diarrhea and constipation. a physical ailment, I go to the doctor and I ask a “I thought the movie was really great because professional. Be okay with that happening within it talks about normal people, normal kids. Every FROM PAGE 1
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Celebrations Boy Scout Troop 232 of Lino Lakes Celebrates 50th Eagle Scout.
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The rank of Eagle Scout was awarded to William McArdle on Sunday October 7, 2018. William completed his Eagle Scout requirements on June 5, 2018. William is the 50th Eagle Scout that has received the highest rank in Scouting in Troop 232. William is a member of Boy Scout Troop 232 and has been a Cub Scout in Cub Scout Pack 232. Both Pack 232 and Troop 232 are sponsored by Living Waters Lutheran Church. William is a Junior at Centennial High School and participates in Concert Choir and the High School Trap team. William has held the leadership positions of Senior Patrol Leader, Chaplin’s Aide and Vice Chief of Communications and Elections for the Order of the Arrow. William had the position of Chaplin’s Aide in the troop that attended the 2017 National Jamboree.
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your mental faculties as well ... I don’t have as much energy, I am sweating, my hands are sore because I am clenching them all the time, sleep is really difficult, I am worried a lot ... Go ask a therapist. We are here to help you. I know we seem scary, but we want to reach out and make things better than they were when you came through our door.” Currently, the majority of students Walker works with are dealing with anxiety that is centered around school—being successful, or being liked and accepted. “It is definitely a period of time within human development where you are kind of figuring out who you are as a person,” he explained. “You usually have a foot in childhood and a foot in adulthood, and may not want to leave childhood but want to be an adult.” A takeaway for parents, Walker said, is that parents need to be okay with recognizing that their child is struggling. “Sometimes parents, myself included, will just brush it off and say, ‘Oh it is fine, he didn’t get what he wants or he is manipulating,’ or something like that. If it is something that keeps coming up and is reoccurring, ask for help.” For more information, resources, videos, books and an anxiety quiz and more, visit AngstMovie. com. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Independent speed voting
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here’s a whole slew of offices to vote for this fall. Voting is a civic duty but it’s also a chore for those of us who are truly independents. You don’t just show up to the voting booth and tick blue or red. You don’t check a name you don’t even recognize just because they are part of a certain political party. It takes time and effort to discover the main issues a candidate seeks to promote and weigh the options. There are a variety of good ideas promoted by people from different parties. Whether you are a political independent or you’re considering becoming one, there is a fairly fast and easy way to make your Story choices. The Minnesota Secretary of State offers an online sample Chaser ballot that is specific to your Sara Marie Moore neighborhood. Using this tool, you can easily learn about candidates and organize your votes. Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website at sos.state.mn.us. Under the elections and voting tab, click “What’s on my ballot?” Follow the instructions to enter your address. You will see a list of candidates for various offices — governor, senators, representatives, secretary, auditor, attorney general, county sheriff, county attorney, county commissioner, justices, judges, city council, school board — oh my! Print off your list or bookmark it for reference. Candidates report their promotional website to the Secretary of State. Each candidate’s name that has a website is highlighted in blue with a link. Click the links and compare candidates running for the same office. Candidates often have a tab on their website that explains how they stand on several issues. Decide two or three top things are most important to you this year and highlight the candidate that will stand for them. Don’t bother to vote for someone who didn’t make the effort to create a website or report it to the Secretary of State. You can also do a quick online search to research candidates more thoroughly. Local candidates for city council and school board often do not have websites. Use your ballot list when you reference Press Publications’ Voter Guide for local candidates, in today’s issue. You can reference your list if you read an article, watch a debate or a candidate knocks on your door. Perhaps you will change your mind. You can take your list with you when you vote or reference it if you vote by mail. You can vote early by mail or in-person at your county election office Sept. 21 through Nov. 5. Some cities also offer early in-person voting. Find out more on the Secretary of State website under the “Other ways to vote tab.” It shouldn’t take much more than a couple hours to be an independent speed voter. Only about 61 percent of eligible voters voted in 2016, according to the United States Census Bureau. In 2012, the number was similar — 62 percent. I would venture to guess about 40 percent of people don’t vote because the political process can seem overwhelming and manipulated by political parties. Voting is a privilege. For those who don’t usually vote, I recommend becoming an independent speed voter. Don’t avoid the voting booth just because politics isn’t your cup of tea. It isn’t mine either. For those who are just tired of political divisiveness, I also recommend becoming an independent. We should not let political parties think for us. When you step beyond being partisan, you take more ownership of your vote, think critically and learn to respect individuals. Try it this year. Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview Press and Vadnais Heights Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1235 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.
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s mayor of Lino Lakes, I have a Facebook page “Lino Lakes Mayor.” About a year ago I posted a picture from around 1970 of a mobile gas station, which was located on the southeast corner of Lake Drive and Main Street known back then as Ross’s Corner Store. That corner is now just a vacant lot but years ago it was a gas station, bar and a restaurant where loved their Movers & people chicken. It was a hardware store, Shakers a game room and much more. Jeff Reinert My Facebook post mostly talked about the history of Lino Lakes starting way back in the 1800s when settlers first arrived in this area, but the picture of Ross’s Corner I included, brought back memories, and prompted a lot of people to interact with the post. As of today, the post has 448 likes, 64 comments, 223 shares and 34,344 total people reached. Wow … this strong reaction told me that we need to gather and preserve more of our history. Since the Facebook post, I have been spending some time talking to residents and collecting some of our history in the form of stories and pictures to help us retain the history of our area. There are a lot of great people that grew up
nized into three loosely knit communities known as the “German settlement” west of the lakes, the “Swede settlement” south of the lakes, and the “French settlement” east and northeast of the lakes. Around 1880, Kettle River Junction and the word “Lino” were used to identify our area. Stagecoaches would pass through on their way to Duluth using what was then called Highway 8. and still live in our area, and we By the early 1950s, some develneed to make an effort to gather opment disagreements triggered our history before the opportuni- major changes. Circle Pines ty passes us by. began annexing (taking) land Recently I reached out to Matt away from the township, people Montain who is a member of the wanted paved roads instead of Centerville City Council and gravel roads to stop the dust from whose family has lived in this blowing into their homes and area for generations. He has there were land rights issues as agreed to work together on fi ndwell. There was much argument ing old pictures from the area, over how to resolve the issues and but if we are going to head up a as a result, in 1955, Centerville successful effort to gather our his- Township was split, and the towntory, I would like to ask others to ship of Lino Lakes was formed. join in, and contact me to help tell The new township of Lino Lakes our story and submit old pictures was made up of 33 square miles they may have. and Centerville ended up being I can be reached by email 2 square miles. In 1972, the State at MayorJeff@icloud.com, on Legislature deemed all villages Facebook or you can contact me to become cities, making Centerdirectly by calling my City Hall ville Township and Lino Lakes phone number at 651-982-2491. Township, the city of Centerville Leave a message and I will call and the city of Lino Lakes. you back. Below is a sample of Lino Lakes and Centerville some of our history. share a lot of the same history The fi rst local government was and I am looking forward to workthe township of Centerville. It ing together to preserve it. was organized in 1857 and encompassed 36 square miles including Jeff Reinert is mayor of Lino Lakes. the Lino Lakes area. The population was less than 300 and orga-
“I have been spending some time talking to residents and collecting some of our history in the form of stories and pictures to help us retain the history of our area.”
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St. Mark Lutheran Church in Circle Pines will host its second annual meal packing event from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. The church is located at 1 North Road. The goal is to raise $7,500 in donations and pack over 30,000 meals for distribution to the Centennial Food Shelf and Power Pack Program along with other local food shelf communities in need. Volunteers are needed for two shifts—12:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Groups and individuals may sign up online at www.mealsfromtheheart. org/stmark or by contacting Maggie Tennessen at 612-759-5445 or matennessen@gmail.com.
The Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board voted to terminate officer Aron Sandmann at its meeting Monday, Oct. 1. Attorney Marylee Abrams of Abrams & Schmidt LLC said a complaint was received about Sandmann and declined to give any other information on the matter at this time.
Homeowners wanting to better understand, operate and maintain their septic systems are invited to attend a homeowner education for septic systems from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover. The cost is $10 and attendees will receive the University of Minnesota Extension Septic System Owner’s Guide. Registration is required. A flyer and registration form can be found online at https://z.umn.edu/ OctSepticClass. Call the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County at 763-324-3495 with questions.
DNR Youth snowmobile certiďŹ cation class The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department will conduct a DNR youth snowmobile certification class for youth ages 11-15. Two mandatory sessions will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, and 6-8
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STUDENT NEWS p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the police station, 640 Town Center Parkway. This class is an introductory class designed for the snowmobile rider with little or no experience in snowmobile operation. There is also an online training component of the course. A written exam must be passed Dec. 13 before the student is allowed to take the riding test from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15 on Centerville Lake. There is a $30 class fee for online materials and a $5 processing fee required by the Minnesota DNR. For additional information, or to sign-up, contact the Lino Lakes Police Department at 651-982-2300.
The following students graduated from a college or university in the spring or summer of 2018: University of Wisconsin-Madison: Kevin Abou-Zeid of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering; Sydney Fabian of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in microbiology; Matthew Gallagher of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, with distinction; Emily Kelly of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing; Lily Landsberger of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, investment and banking; Brendan O'Connell of Lino Lakes, Master of Accountancy; Sarah Peck of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in biology; Katherine Underwood of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in economics. University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Dylan Thomas Riley of Lino Lakes, Graduate Studies, Master of Science. University of North Dakota: Travis Reff of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. Joey Sipprell of Lino Lakes was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Dunwoody College of Technology.
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One of the greatest concepts of the U.S. legal system is the presumption of innocence, which came to us from our English roots and is considered common law. Every person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, the recent Supreme Court confirmation process made a mockery of this ideal and has damaged the moral principles of our once-decent society as well. The idea that what one did in high school is more significant than a life well lived beyond age 18 is new to our republic, and counter to moral decency and common sense. Our society, rooted in Judeo-Christian values, used to believe that people should be morally measured on their behavior over the course of a lifetime. The Democrats have now thrown that principle out the window during this confirmation spectacle. Our kids’ immaturity, lack of judgment and wisdom apparently will make them ineligible for positions of power in the future with this new standard. With this new measure, there is no hope for any of us! If you value justice, due process rights, the presumption of innocence and more, your vote for Republicans on Nov. 6 is vital. As Republicans, we must defend real justice and our esteemed institutions from the lawlessness coming from the left.
As a mayor, I know that a main reason people choose to buy a house in a particular community is the quality of the schools. Our Centennial Schools are some of the highest rated in the state, winning awards on a regular basis. Even those of us who don’t have kids in the schools anymore know how important education is to the success of our communities. But the class sizes are getting too big while state funding continues to lag behind. On the Nov. 6 ballot, we all need to protect our property values and keep our Centennial Schools strong and secure by voting YES twice for our schools.
Cori Duffy Lino Lakes
Dave Bartholomay Mayor of Circle Piness
Our community needs you As a proud Centennial alum, parent and teacher, I have never been more concerned about our future. With bulging classroom sizes that have grown from 28 to now 40 students due to teacher cuts, I don’t know how long my colleagues and I can continue to effectively make personal connections and give worthwhile feedback to our students. Imagine if you needed to build trusting relationships with 165 coworkers on a daily basis. Imagine the sheer impossibility of this task and the amount of energy you would need to exert to get to know that many people personally, while also providing enriching lessons as you guide, coach and monitor their academic progress.
Thi H l k off b ildi This Herculean task building relationships while cultivating a safe space and meaningful learning experiences is tackled not only by my colleagues at Centennial High School each day, but in my own children’s classrooms at the elementary and middle schools. I marvel at my co-workers; despite the fact that most have as many as 38-40 students in one class period, they continue to focus on developing and strengthening relationships because they know how essential it is for our future leaders—your children, neighbors or grandchildren—and, my own children too. Centennial is home to amazing families and kids, many of whom like my own family have made a conscious decision to live within the boundaries of our school district, but we cannot continue to make cuts and live on a shoestring budget and expect the same high standards and outcomes to which we are accustomed. Our community needs you right now. Sadly, state funding has not kept up with inflation and our district has had to make difficult budgetary decisions. I shudder to think what $10 million more in cuts may look like for our schools, community and, most importantly, our students. Voting yes to both questions on Nov. 6 ensures that our team of students and teachers has the opportunity to continue building relationships in the safe environment each of them deserves. Jessica Robinson Circle Pines
Impressed d with h Runbeck b k I am fortunate to have a state representative like Linda Runbeck. I have been following her voting record and am impressed with how she votes on issues important to Minnesotans. For example, as a supporter of Second Harvest Heartland’s work in food distribution, I know that they were in desperate need of a bigger distribution facility. Linda Runbeck supported $18 million in the 2018 bonding bill for Second Harvest to expand its facility and become more efficient at getting food to hungry people. In that same bonding bill was $90 million for affordable housing across the state. Housing is closely connected to stability and job retention, so this was much needed for income-stressed families. Linda Runbeck’s vote was for affordable housing. The bonding bill was signed by Gov. Dayton. I have known Linda for over 10 years and have always appreciated her interest, knowledge and concern for the things that matter most to Minnesotans. I appreciate the good work Linda Runbeck is doing at the State Capitol in St. Paul. I urge you to vote for her on Nov. 6. Julie Carlson Lino Lakes
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QUAD AREA EVENTS LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Adults 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for a tracking presentation. Registration not required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics. See costs on city website. Free shredding. Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
LITTLE GOBLINS COSTUME PARTY
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Ghosts, goblins and more! Children ages 8 and under can dress up in costumes and enjoy a night of themed carnival games, crafts and refreshments. Family-appropriate costumes only. Preregistration required; $8/child, adults free. Contact: 651-982-2440 or www.ci.lino-lakes. mn.us
POWER OF CENTENNIAL
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave., Circle Pines Details: Members meet twice annually and donate $50 at each meeting to provide a grant to an educationally based program or organization in our community. Members vote on nominated programs submitted by members to determine the recipient of funds. Contact: cae foundation.org
NATURE PLAY
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Children 2-5 with an adult will look for signs of fall on an outdoor adventure. $3/ child; $3/adult. Conatct: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
SCENIC WAGON RIDES
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 21 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood Details: Wagon rides run continuously. Contact: 651-429-7202; pinetreeappleorchard. com
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘ELEPHANT & PIGGIE: WE ARE IN A PLAY!’
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18; 1 & 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Musical based on the book series by Mo Willems. Adults/$20; Children/$10. Contact: lakeshore players.org
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Wargo Fall Festival WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 WHERE: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes
ciderpress, pioneer games and selfguided nature activities.
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When: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: In front of OCTOBER COMEDY Festival Foods, Victor SHOW Marketplace, Hugo When: 7:30 p.m. ThursDetails: Games, face day, Oct. 18 painting, trick-or-treatPUMPKIN PATCH Where: Running Aces ing and free pumpkins AND CORN MAZE Laugh Your Ace Off while supplies last. Food When: Open daily 10 SMART TRAVEL: Comedy Club, 15201 Zuavailable for purchase. HOME SAFE HOME a.m.-7 p.m. through Oct. rich St., Forest Lake Costumes welcome, but When: 6:30-8 p.m. 31 Details: Chicanot necessary. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Where: Waldoch go-based comedian KevContact: 651-762-3618 Where: Hardwood Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, in Bozeman headlines LADIES OF THE LAKE Creek Library, 19955 Lino Lakes show, featuring Logan QUILTING SHOW Forest Road N., Forest Details: Corn maze, Nielsen and hosted by When: Noon-4 p.m., farm dig sand box, Lake Karen Pickering. $20 in Details: Presentation pedal carts, spiderweb, advance, $25 day of show. Oct. 20 & 21; and Oct. 27 & 28 by Washington County mini maze, corn box, Contact: 651-925-4600 HALLOWEEN HUSTLE Where: Pine Tree ApSheriff’s Office on how barnyard and more. or runaces.com When: 8: 30 a.m. Satur- Complimentary hayrides to make a home less of a ple Orchard, 450 Apple SENIOR DANCE day, Oct. 27 Orchard Road, Dellwood target for burglars, the to pumpkin patch on When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Where: Chomonix Details: Beautiful pros and cons of differweekends. Oct. 19 Golf Course, 700 Aqua quilts on display. ent alarm systems, reContact: 651-780-1207 Where: Forest Lake Ln., Lino Lakes Contact: 651-429-7202 questing vacation checks or waldochfarm.com American Legion, 355 W. or www.pinetreeapple Details: 5K fun run on from local law enforcescenic trails, followed by WHITE BEAR LAKE orchard.com ment and making a plan Broadway FARMERS MARKET Details: Enjoy music Centennial alumni acto deal with snow. When: 8 a.m.-noon THE SALVATION ARMY tivities. Wear a costume; by Jim Armstrong and Contact: WashCoLib. CHICAGO STAFF BAND Fridays, through Oct. 26 Link/SmartTravel dancing. Held the 3rd families and pets welWhen: 7 p.m. SaturWhere: Washington Friday of every month. come. $18/individual; HOME SELLING day, Oct. 20 $48/family of 3; $64/fam- Ave. and 4th St., down$6/person includes SEMINAR Where: North Heights lunch. Cash bar. Public ily of 4; and $76/family of town White Bear Lake When: 6-8 p.m. Thurs- welcome. Church, 1700 Hwy 96 W., Details: Produce 5. Register by Oct. 16 for day, Oct. 18 Arden Hills includes organic proa T-shirt. Contact: 651-464-2600 Where: Country Inn Details: Performance Contact: isd12ce.eleyo. duce, natural meats and and Suites, 3505 Vadnais FALL CRAFT SHOW by one of the top four cheeses, honey, syrup, com When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Center Drive, Vadnais Salvation Army bands in Saturday, Oct. 20 Heights the world. Where: Stillwater Details: Ideal Credit Contact: 651-226-4289 union hosts a Home Edu- Area High School, 5701 UNITED STATED cation Seminar series to Stillwater Blvd. N. Week of October 7 – 13, 2018 MARINE BAND Details: Wide variety help participants make When: 4 p.m. Sunday, of items from numerous the most of buying or Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read Oct. 21 selling a home. Reserva- crafters and vendors. the full versions of these most-visited stories Where: St. Andrew’s Contact: 715-557-1785 tions required. Lutheran Church, 900 or rsgdevelopment.com Contact: idealcu.com 1. The Down Under comes down. Quad Community Stillwater Road, MahtoPress > News COURTHOUSE BY RUN FOR THE APPLES medi 2. Spa shut down, owner arrested for sex trafficking. CANDLELIGHT 5 MILE RUN/WALK AND Details: Unique blend White Bear Press > News KIDS 1/3 MILE FUN RUN of traditional concert When: 7 and 7:30 p.m. When: 9 a.m. SaturThursday, Oct. 18 band and contemporary 3. Solar garden proposal taking heat in Grant. day, Oct. 20 Where: Washington wind ensemble music White Bear Press > News Where: Pine Tree ApCounty Historic Courtwhich has thrilled audiple Orchard, 450 Apple house, Third & Pine ences at the White House 4. Familiar face among French horns. White Bear Press Orchard Road, White Streets, Stillwater and across the United > News Bear Lake Details: Walk the States. Free admission, 5. Young adults who said yes to drugs warn teens. Details: Event in its halls of the Courthouse but tickets required. by candlelight, including 23rd year, includes run/ Contact: wildwood White Bear Press > News areas typically closed to walk through the orartistseries.com the public. Learn history chard followed by apple LADIES NIGHT OUTand hear spooky stories. treats for all particiSee Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, FALL SIP AND SHOP pants. Recommended for ages Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and When: 6-9 p.m. TuesContact: 651-653-7401 16+. $10/person; advance The Lowdown-St. Croix Valley Area. day, Oct. 23 or frontrunnerusa.com registration required.
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When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct 27; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 Where: White Bear Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Community Theatre group Fools for Christ perform a musical version of Roald Dahl’s classic. Tickets $16/adults; $12/children 12 and under (child tickets buy 2, get one free.) Contact: foolsdrama. com/tickets
BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK HAMBURGER NIGHT
When: 5-8 p.m., Oct. 24 and every fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Details: Proceeds from hamburger sales benefit military families. All are welcome. Contact: 651-247-0354 or www.ci.hugo.mn.us
SKI SWAP
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Deals on used skis, snowboards and equipment. Free admission. Cash or check payment only. Proceeds benefit the Forest Lake High School Alpine Ski Team. Contact: facebook. com/ForestLakeSki Swap
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Cougars almost beat Rebels despite rash of turnovers BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
If there was one player Centennial football could ill afford to lose, it was their starting quarterback. And that’s who they lost, early in the sixth game. The Cougars (3-4) lost that game to Blaine and continued to struggle offensively in the seventh week, giving up nine turnovers in a game they almost won anyway against a good team. Champlin Park (5-2) sprung a long pass play for the winning touchdown and beat Centennial 24-21 last Friday evening. Yes, nine. Three interceptions and six fumbles. That’s with two emergency quarterbacks replacing Connor Zulk. “You can’t turn the ball over like that and win,” coach Mike Diggins said. “We had six straight turnovers at one point. We’ve got to get our offense accustomed to a new quarterback. It was mainly unfamiliarity between them.” Champlin’s Bennett Otto passed to Brock Johnson for a 63-yard score that gave the Rebels (5-2) their final margin. Otto completed 17 of 33 for 242 yards, with Johnson catching eight for 128 yards. Centennial (3-4) had a pair of big plays, too. Noah Larson broke the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown. Tim O’Neill picked off a pass and returned it 72 yards for a touchdown that pulled them within 17-14 at halftime. And the defense was terrific, Diggins said, with the defensive line fi rmly in control of the line of scrimmage, holding fi rm even with most of the turnovers inside their own 40. “I’d say we are the best 3-4 team in the state. Our defense has been playing out of their minds,” Diggins said. Diggins said the defensive coaches always sniffed out when a pass was coming and yelled out to the players, although the big play at the end was one that worked anyway, a wheel pattern that the Cougars didn’t cover. Larson scored again from 11 yards to give the Cougars a 17-14 lead in the fourth quarter. Champlin Park tied it 7-7 in the fi rst quarter with a defensive touchdown
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Noah Larson of the Cougars eluded the last Champlin Park tackler to score on an 80-yard kick return.
as Kaiyre Lewis picked up a Cougar fumble four yards from the goal line and scored. The Rebels took a 17-7 lead on Noah Vogelpohl’s 20-yard field goal and Otto’s three-yard TD pass to Jaice Miller. Zulk, junior quarterback having an excellent season throwing and running the ball, suffered a broken collarbone in the loss to Blaine a week earlier. The injury was bad enough to require a three-hour surgery. Diggins said Connor will be sidelined six months and will have to play with a plate next year. On the plus side, he’s right-handed and the injury was to the left collarbone. Ricky Eason, a starter at defensive back and wide receiver, took most of the snaps at quarterback; backup QB
Cougar tennis finishes season 14-7 Centennial tennis, seeded No. 5 among 16 teams, reached the Section 4AA quarterfinals, with a bye and a 7-0 win over Fridley before losing to No. 4 Roseville
Area 4-3. The Cougars finished 14-7. In section doubles, Quinn Bliss and Claire Peloquin beat teams from Totino-Grace and Irondale before losing a close match in
the quarterfinals to a Hill-Murray duo 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-5. In singles, Annika Allison reached the second round. Brand Strand
Gabe Koenig also saw some action. Diggins indicated he’ll go with Eason, noting that the senior is a fine athlete and just needs to get used to the de-
manding new position. Centennial will close the regular season at East Ridge (4-3) on Wednesday.
Another international title for Centennial wrestler Emily Shilson, Centennial and was able to stick with it High School senior, has throughout the tournament.” captured her second Shilson won all five matches international wrestling there. championship of 2018. “She came into this event Shilson earned gold in the with a target on her back, women’s 43-kilogram (96.5 having won the World pounds) division at the Youth Championships in Croatia,” Olympic Games in Buenos said Sam Barber, coach of the Aires, Argentina, Oct. 12-14. U.S. Youth Olympics wrestlers, She defeated Simran Simran Emily Shilson in the USA Wrestling article. of India in the finals 11-6 after “She made several jumping to a 9-2 lead. adjustments and dealt with many Also winning the world cadet (age adjustments from her opponents. In group) championship in Croatia in the finals, the girl from India made July, Shilson became the first member some nice adjustments, and Emily of Team USA in any sport to win a wrestled through those positions and gold medal in any sport at the Games, scored.” on day six of the competition. Shilson has been a starter on the “For a wrestler to win the first gold Cougar wresting team since eighth medal for the United States is a great grade and qualified for state the last honor,” Shilson said, in a report on two seasons. USA Wrestling’s website. “I felt I started well today. I set a game plan Bruce Strand
Cougar boys soccer in section finals after beating Mounds View, Irondale BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Centennial boys soccer needed an overtime goal to fend off Mounds View 2-1 in the first round of Section 5AA soccer last week, then blanked Irondale 3-0 in the semifinals. The No. 2 seeded Cougars (14-3-1) faced No. 1 Champlin Park (10-3-2) in the finals Tuesday evening (see presspubs.com) with a state berth on the line.
Against No. 7 seeded Mounds View, in a cold rain, the Cougars trailed 1-0 until two minutes left in regulation. Parker Claseman tied the score with his first goal of the season, off a feed from Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson, who faked out two defenders, drove the left end line and spotted Claseman. Bernardy-Nelson got the overtime goal on a direct kick from the top right corner of the box, with 20 seconds left. It was tipped by Max Percy in front of the Mounds View goalie.
“Forty degrees and raining hard with a strong wind,” coach Jeff Otteson said. “Amazingly, both teams played hard-focused soccer despite the conditions.” Mounds View’s Jani Sojos scored on a header off a corner kick in the 34th minute. Against Irondale, the Cougars got two more goals from Bernardy-Nelson, who has 27 for the season. One was a free kick over the wall of defenders, the other a 35-yard bomb into the top
left corner. Matt Hove got the first goal, powering past two defenders to launch a 17-yard shot. The Cougars posted their ninth shutout, allowing just two shots on goal for Ricky Hemric to stop. Leading that defensive unit were Jesus Galvan Garcia, Max Percy, Nick Valento, and Zac Ciampone. The Cougars are allowing just four shots per game on average.
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Coach balancing family, 3M job and volleyball gets 300th victory with Cougars BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
While growing up in Woodbury, Jackie Rehbein-Manthey couldn’t imagine settling on one sport. She’d discard one uniform and climb into another, all the way through high school, playing volleyball, basketball and softball. “I loved my time at Woodbury and was beyond fortunate to play on some great teams in all three sports, with several other two- and three-sport athletes,” she said. “Something we don’t see enough of today.” As an adult, though, with a husband, two children, and a job at 3M, she’s grateful to be able to stay involved in sports, even if it’s just one. Centennial’s volleyball coach since 2003, Rehbein-Manthey reached a nice milestone Oct. 9 when the Cougars notched her 300th victory, beating Spring Lake Park 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 2517 at home in the conference finale. “I enjoy teaching kids to play volleyball,” she said, “whether they are starting out in third grade and just learning how to keep the ball in the air without catching it, or on the varsity and (helping them) increase their volleyball IQ.” The coach, whose record is 303-157, with two state tournament teams, was low-key about approaching the landmark, but a little celebration broke out after the match, instigated by her daughters, fifth-grader McKenna and fourth-grader Chase. “I didn’t tell too many people. I didn’t want the players to feel pressure throughout the season to get me to 300, but they found out last week,” Rehbein-Manthey said. “I don’t even think my A.D. (athletic director) knew I was so close. “My daughters had a big cardboard sign that they held up at the end of the match. To be honest, even though I knew going into the match that it could be No. 300, I forgot all about it
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Jackie Rehbein-Manthey and her Cougars posed happily after her 300th win last week with a sign made by her daughters.
until I saw the sign, with my daughters jumping up and down.” Rehbein-Manthey was “surprised at how emotional I was after the match,” especially when gathering for a big group hug. The Cougars finished 6-3 in the Northwest Suburban, fourth-best among 14 teams. Osseo was champion with an 8-2 mark. On Saturday, the Cougars went 3-1 at the Benilde-St. Margaret’s tournament. They’ll head into sectionals with a 15-10 record. The lanky, 6-foot-1 coach remembers winning “several” conference titles at Woodbury along with a state trip in volleyball her senior year. She made all-state in volleyball and all-conference in volleyball and basketball. At Mankato State, she played volleyball for two years and, finding she missed basketball, switched to hoops her last two years. “It was hard adjusting to playing only one sport,” she said. “Academics in college is of course more demanding, but I already
knew how to manage my time and prioritize studying.” The athlete always wanted to coach after her playing days and got her first chance as an assistant at Woodbury for three years under her own coach Dave Preller. “I was fortunate,” she said. “I learned so much from him beyond team strategies —of what went into being head coach of your own program.” She was head coach at Hudson, Wisconsin, for one year. Then, while house-hunting with husband-to-be Michael Manthey for a location close to both sets of parents, she noticed the job opening at Centennial posted on the high school league website. She interviewed with activities directors Brian Hegseth (high school) and Cindy Hinman (middle school), and was hired on the spot. They bought a house in Lino Lakes “and immediately fell in love with the area and the schools.” Rehbein-Manthey had state tournament teams 2009 and 2010, section runners-up in 2005 and 2012, and conference champions 2005, 2009 and 2010.
The 2009 team was 30-4 and reached the state semifinals. The Cougars had winning seasons in 16 of her 18 years, and the only exception was 14-15 in 2015 before last year’s squad was riddled with injuries and fought on gamely but finished 10-18. This year the Cougars had a rough start with a 5-8 record as of Sept. 25, but have won 10 of their last 12. Sydney Peterson and Natalie Riley are the Cougar kill leaders, with Peterson and Jadyn Clarner setting in a 6-2 offense. Mackenzie McDonald leads in digs and Kori Skrypek leads in blocks. Three-sport athletes are rare now that specialization is more prevalent. Rehbein-Manthey is pleased that her daughters so far play all her sports — softball, basketball, volleyball — and were also in karate until earning their black belts. “I always enjoyed going from one sport season to another,” she said, “and I hope they can have that experience for as long as possible.” Rehbein-Manthey joined 3M, where her father had his career, in 2000, and currently works in IT Enterprise Data Solutions. Coaching is mainly for fun. She also coaches club teams. About her affinity for volleyball, she said, “There are many ways to win a match and it isn’t necessarily the team that looks better on paper. There is no clock in volleyball; you can’t run out the time for a win. You have to be mentally focused to play each point.” About the coaching life, she reflected, “It’s not always easy, that’s for sure. Especially since having my own kids. It’s a constant internal struggle of knowing when I am with my high school team, it’s time that I am not with my own kids.” Also, Michael was her JV coach for nine years. “When the girls were babies, my husband and I had a lot of help from the grandparents, as well as parents of players. Without their help, I would never have had the chance to make it to 300.”
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were all-conference. The top five also included junior Erik Blossom in 31st (17:59), senior Adam Namyst 32nd (18:00) and freshman Aiden Sherer 69th (18:34). It’s rare for a freshman boy to make all-NWSC. When asked, longtime
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John Noll anchors a Centennial defensive line that’s been outstanding, coach Mike Diggins said, adding that the undersized senior defensive tackle is the best lineman in the Northwest Suburban. At 5-10 and 200 pounds, Noll consistently beats blockers 40 pounds bigger with his strength and his quickness off the snap. Also starting at offensive tackle, he’s playing about 120 snaps per game. Noll is a standout wrestler who’s qualified for state four times. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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coach Neil Kruse could list only four previous Cougar ninth-graders to do so, all between 1992 and 2010, along with 21 freshmen girls. Pattie, who was JV conference champion last year, is an athlete intent on consistent improvement, Kruse said. “He puts in the work to make it happen. He is very personable, he asks good questions, then does what is recommended. Jonathan's not satisfied unless he gives his best effort.” The Andover girls and Armstrong boys were team champions, while individually Andover’s Alex Havon led the girls (19:08) and Maple Grove’s CJ Young paced the boys (16:32). Top 28 in the 14-school meet make all-conference, and 29-42 are honorable mention, which would include Johnson, Long, Blossom and Namyst.
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WEED STICK: Deters invasive species FROM PAGE 1
to spread any invasive species and I like to keep my boat looking clean as well.” One day last summer Anderson spent an hour cleaning her boat. “When I pulled my boat out of the lake, you couldn’t even see any of the trailer beam, it was just all weeds. By the time I was done, I was full of gravel and dirt, I was wet and had weeds all over me. It was really frustrating,” she recalled. On her drive home, Anderson got to thinking there had to be a solution. She came up with an idea and recruited Kofoed, an engineer, to turn her idea into a reality. Last fall the two purchased a 3-D printer and began experimenting with different prototypes for the Aqua Weed Stick. After about 30 versions, they came up with a product they felt was ready for boaters. The product launched in September. Anderson said the product is made in the U.S., as they use a company located in Plymouth for the injection molding process. The product is available in different sizes for boats of
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different sizes. Although the product is currently only available online, Anderson said they hope to expand availability to local retail stores. For more information, visit aquaweedstick.com. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
Former Lino Lakes resident Michaela Anderson demonstrates how to use the Aqua Weed Stick.
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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its October 4 meeting: • Mayor Mark Kurth said, “The Fall Festival had an amazing turnout. The Park Board, Fire Auxiliary, fi re department and the YMCA were all involved.” • Discussed the purchase of 20 sets of turnout gear for the fi re department by purchasing them through Community Leasing Partners (CLP), a division of Community First National Bank. The cost would be $48,000. CLP offers a variety of purchase plans with low interest rates. The council decided it wanted to hear from the Fire Chief Gary Grote before making any decisions and will ask him to attend the next council meeting. • Approved a resolution changing residential and commercial addresses along Lake Drive service roads due to 2018 construction. All properties on the north side service road located on Lake Drive will have the name North Highway Drive. And all properties on the south side service road located on Lake Drive will have the name South Highway Drive.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 38A (ELECT 1) KEVIN FOGARTY – DFL Education: Associate’s degree from the University of Minnesota Waseca Occupation: Truck driver for 32 years; currently school bus driver for Forest Lake Schools. Civic/volunteer experience: Centerville Park Board Years of residency: Centerville resident for 31 years Phone: 651-398-4361 Email: Fogartyforhouse@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and describe how you would achieve them. A: Restoring education funding, fixing our broken healthcare system and investing in infrastructure. I will fight for increases in state education funding, which has not yet recovered from significant cuts over a decade ago. To ensure more competition in our healthcare system, I will push for a revenue-neutral MinnesotaCare buy-in option and fight to hold health insurance companies more accountable. In order to fix our crumbling roads and bridges and make investments in our transportation system that will keep Minnesota economically competitive, we must explore dedicated and sustainable revenue sources. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the state faces and how would you address them? A: St. Paul too often is doing the work of special interests and not listening to the voices of working families. Q: Describe how you would promote school safety in the Legislature. A: Ensuring our children are safe at school is critical and will take a comprehensive approach. In addition to enacting common-sense gun safety legislation, I support Gov. Dayton’s school safety proposal that increases mental health funding and invests in school building safety. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I share the experiences and struggles of the many working families in our district. From my upbringing on a family farm to my three decades as a Teamster truck driver, I understand the value of hard work. Having raised three daughters, I also understand the importance of investing in our schools.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 38A LINDA RUNBECK – R Education: Graduate, Bethel University, bachelor’s degree Occupation: I have 20 plus years of business leadership in for-profit and nonprofit business holding positions from manager to vice president. In addition, I owned and operated a Miracle-Ear franchise business. I have served six terms in the Minnesota House and two terms in the Minnesota Senate. Civic/volunteer experience: YMCA Advisory Board member (Shoreview and Lino Lakes branches); host family and volunteer with AFS exchange student program; board member, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission; member, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Years of residency: 42 years Phone: 661-296-2907 (office) Email: lrunbeck@comcast.net Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and describe how you would achieve them. A: The jobs/skills mismatch means thousands of job openings go unfilled, while many job applicants are on the sidelines because of a lack of skills. I will support partnerships between schools/businesses to boost tech career programs and meet the increased demand. Sky-high premium costs in health insurance due to Obamacare must be addressed. The high costs and severe lack of plan options are falling hardest on the self-employed and small businesses. I am backing initiatives that will increase price transparency for diagnostic procedures, bring in competitive health plans and allow group insurance buying for small businesses across state lines. The congestion on our roadways has made commuting frustrating and time-wasting. I support dedication of a portion of the auto parts sales tax revenue to our roads. I am committed to working with all levels of government and expediting improvements. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the state faces and how would you address them? A: Minnesota must develop a multi-faceted attack on the opioid and chemical dependency crisis. The impending demographic shift will result in greater numbers of seniors who require services and fewer numbers in the workforce able to provide those services. I will address these challenges through technology, telemedicine and smarter deployment of the healthcare workforce. Another concern is the aging of the state’s public infrastructure, including its municipal water treatment and sewerage facilities, its state university and college physical plants, its bridges and miles of roadway and government buildings. I will work to prioritize spending and prevent unnecessary growth of the bureaucracy so that state tax revenues can be directed to high priority state obligations. Q: Describe how you would promote school safety in the Legislature. A: The approach to promote safety in our schools should be multipronged. It should include security audits and physical upgrades such as secure entrances, laminated glass and special violence prevention equipment. It should also include school threat assessment teams that districts establish to increase information sharing and provide guidance on reports of threatening behavior. In addition, there should be assistance for school-linked mental health services. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I am a fiscal conservative and taxpayer-focused. I will continue to ask “is this spending necessary or providing a true benefit or is
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ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF (UNOPPOSED) JAMES STUART Education: Graduate of Inver Hills Community College; Graduate of St. Mary’s University; Graduate of the 102nd session of the National Sheriff’s Institute; Studied public safety leadership at the University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Occupation: Anoka County Sheriff City reside in: Andover Phone: 763-324-5010 Email: Info@StuartForSheriff.com CAMPAIGN STATEMENT: I’m proud of the significant accomplishments and collaborative efforts that we’ve implemented to create positive change in our communities. We have been recognized locally and nationally for our innovative results in the areas of domestic and sexual violence, opioids and narcotics, human trafficking,iInmate management, forensic science, school safety and community outreach and educational programs. As your sheriff, I will continue to lead the way with innovative programs that tackle public safety challenges. We remain committed to delivering a wide range of services in a manner that exceeds the expectations of the citizens that we proudly serve and protect.
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OCTOBER 16, 2018 partment and community. Safety and security are basic fundamental tenets of society and no other enhancement/amenity in our city can be achieved without having this foundation in place. 2. To take care of residents and businesses by understanding who lives, works, recreates and visits our city. City services and policies that reflect the whole community are an example of responsive government. 3. To maximize the use of every tax penny by working with fellow council members and all levels of city government to ensure that this is happening. It’s not about cutting and reducing, it is about taking the time and finding the solutions with conscientious and intentional reasons behind those efforts. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: I believe the city faces the significant challenge of balancing the cost of essential services; public safety, infrastructure improvements, current technology and innovations with the need to keep cost of living within the scope of affordability to the residents and business owners. It is also a challenge to find our way to a self-sustaining community, where people who live in Centerville have all that they need within city limits. Although there is a lot to offer in the city right now, the challenge is and will be to maximize the space and the potential as we look to the future. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Tax levies are not the easy go-to solution to take in more income for the city, and I would not be in support of this type of solution. I would, however, expect those who work with the city budget to put the time into recommended courses of action to address whatever the need may be. With adequate comparison, research, recommendation and data, tax levy increases can be thoughtful and necessary. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I approach this candidacy as a privilege and opportunity to show my gratefulness to those who have come before me, and to have the chance to continue their successes and build on opportunities. As a woman in public service, I know there is an extraordinary value to being part of local leadership and I want the best for our city. People have the entire world where they can choose to be, but they don’t— they choose to be here, and that’s a very special thing that deserves leaders who care and do the right thing.
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CENTERVILLE MAYOR (UNOPPOSED) JEFF PAAR Education: Associate’s degree in marketing Occupation: Owner of Jeff Paar Agency- Farmers Insurance Civic/volunteer experience: Centerville Mayor 2016-present Centerville City Council Member 2002-2015 Centerville Economic Development Authority member Centennial Fire District Fire Steering Committee council liaison Centennial Police Department Police Governing Board Fete Des Lacs city festival committee member Centerville Park and Recreation Committee council liaison Centerville Economic Development Committee council liaison I 35/WE Member Centerville Chair Fete Des Lacs Parade Committee Centerville volunteer Frozen Fete Des Lacs Festival Crime Watch Block Captain co-leader Vice President of Centennial Youth Lacrosse Association 2013-2016 Hockey coach Centennial Youth Hockey Association 2006-2018 Lacrosse coach Centennial Youth Lacrosse Association 2009-2018 Years of residency: 19 Phone: 612-799-0958 Email: jpaar@centervillemn.com CAMPAIGN STATEMENT: Currently Centerville has an AA+ Bond rating, 63 percent fund balance and a clean audit. The council works hard to find solutions to keep the city portion of taxes as low as possible. Centerville needs to continue to grow our tax base with commercial development. The new $2.6 million Ruffridge Johnson facility is a good start. Our city administrator and new EDA have been active marketing Centerville. Bay View Villas development is on the old Waterworks site, which is 18 executive townhomes. Two additional residential developments are in process; Peltier Estates-24 detached townhomes and Old Mill Estates-35 single family homes.
CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE (ELECT 2) MICHELLE LAKSO Education: White Bear Lake Area High School; Bachelor’s degree in english from the University of Minnesota; master’s degree in public and nonprofit administration from Metropolitan State University Occupation: Emergency management Civic/volunteer experience: I was formerly on City Council from 2005-2009. I E R have been program coordinator for the Community Emergency Response Team since 2008 at the Centennial Lakes Police Department. I assist the department with emergency planning and other various programs and projects. I have helped with the Fete de Lacs city celebration. Years of residency: 16 Phone: 651-407-1423 Email: michelleincenterville@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: 1. Public safety; supporting our local police and fire department and coming alongside of their leadership to anticipate needs of the de-
D. LOVE D Education :Bachelor’s degree in paralegal from Winona State University Occupation: Claim team manager – State Farm Insurance Civic/volunteer experience: Coaching youth sports and varsity sports; teaching Sunday school; announcing Centennial High School sporting events and the city parade; Planning and Zoning i commisi sioner, Police Governing Board member (2018 chairperson) and City Councilman for the last nine years; I have served as a trustee for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Board (appointed chair in 2018) and a director for the main board. Years of residency: Centerville resident since 2001 – 17 years Phone: 651-429-9999 Email: Eaglesnest11@q.com Q : List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them? A: 1. I would like to maintain the momentum we have started since my time in office. We have maintained a strong and dependable public safety system, our parks and extended our trail system.We have maintained our tax rate while taking care of the needs of the city. 2. I would also like to increase the neighborly feel of our community, getting people involved to help make the community stronger, more welcoming and an even better place to live. 3. We are starting to see growth and expansion in our area.This growth is good for our overall tax base and should be economically beneficial to our residents.With that, we want to make sure the growth fits our community in the best way possible. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: We are a community surrounded by other communities with more citizens and available land. This factor tends to make those other destinations more attractive to businesses. We have worked to market our city and the benefits of being a part of Centerville. We have become involved in state wide initiatives to put our name on the map and become more recognizable. Q: Would you support a tax levy increase, and if so how much and under what circumstances? A: The unfortunate and honest answer is yes. As a civic leader I try to be as conservative with my neighbor’s resources as possible, but we still have to provide safety and services to our community. Sometimes safety and services call for an increase in taxes and those numbers are determined on a yearly basis. I’ve been on a council, which made the difficult decision to lay staff off to save tax dollars. I’ve also been on council’s, which have built bike paths, reconstructed roads and purchased equipment for the city. These decisions all cost money, but ultimately were fiscally good decisions for the city in the long run. Q. Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I am the only candidate running for Centerville City Council who is currently on the council. I have the knowledge and experience to continue moving our city forward. I have displayed a true commitment to the city in my volunteerism and involvement. I have represented the city well as I serve on boards with state wide impact as well as when I speak and present at national conferences. Most of all, I care about my neighbors, each decision I make is with a focus on the overall good for our city. I appreciate the support of my neighbors throughout the city and I look forward to serving you for another four years.
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CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE GREGORY JJ. NOHNER Education : Graduate of Park Senior High Occupation: Retired – worked for 30 plus years in thee s, transportation industries, holding numerous positions, including branch manager, director of purchasing. I d have also worked with over 200 municipalities around the country on environmental projects. Civic/volunteer experience: member of my HOA board for 10 plus years. Years of residency: 17 years Phone: 651-653-5844 Email: Gregory.nohner @gmail.com Q : List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them? A: I feel we should continue to pay down the debt, which is currently at $6 million. I think our mayor and current council should be commended for their efforts in this area, as they have reduced it significantly over the last couple of years. Once this is reduced further, we should continue to invest in our street projects and update our parks. We should also try to attract additional businesses to spread our tax base over. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: I believe reducing our debt should be a top priority. Our current council and mayor have done a good job in this area, and I would be committed to continuing this effort. Q: Would you support a tax levy increase, and if so how much and under what circumstances? A: I do not believe we need to increase taxes. We need to continue to reduce our debt, and with the savings in interest costs, we can start funding projects “up front” versus putting on the cities credit card. It would be nice to build up a reserve, so that we could pay as we go versus financing our improvements.We should also continue our street program as this will reduce our costs in the long term. Q. Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: Over the course of my career, I have worked with over 200 local municipalities across the country in environmental work. In this job I dealt with city officials, engineers and the local residents. I think this experience would serve me well in dealing with the city staff and our residents to better serve the city.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVY This fall, fall taxpayers will see two levy questions on the ballot ballot. Ques Question 1 will ask voters to approve an operational increase at $650 per pupil, for 10 years. Question 2 deals with capital expenditures and asks for $22,215,000 over a 20-year period to address safety and security at the high school as well as other building improvements. Question 2 cannot pass unless voters approve Question 1. Question 1: If Question 1 passes, $650 will be levied for each student over a 10year period and would add $1.25 million back into the budget. That would mean 14 teachers/or 50 paraprofessionals could be hired. Dietz said the plan would be to add both teachers and paraprofessionals at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. The tax impact on the district’s average home value of $225,000 would be $333 annually, or $28 per month. If the question passes, the operational dollars would be available to the district July 1, 2019. Question 2: If Question 2 passes, a levy of $22,215,00 over a 20-year period would address: • A safety and security initiative to build an indoor hallway/link with classrooms and learning spaces between the east and west building at the high school (for an estimated cost of $7.85 million). • Improvements to the hockey arena, including replacing the aging refrigeration system (for an estimated cost of $1.8 million) and creating a new space for district grounds and maintenance department (for an estimated cost of $2,390,000). • Replacing smartboards across the district (for an estimated cost of $1.3 million). • Improving the light and sound systems in the performing art centers at the middle school and high school (for an estimated cost of $800,000). The tax impact on the district’s average home value would be $65 annually or $5 per month.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE (ELECT 3) JOHN BURNS Bio: I have been a resident of Circle Pines and the Centennial School District for 35 years. I am married d and have three grown children. I am a former public school teacher and coach. I am currently serving on the Centennial School Board with nine years of experience. I have been involved with our local Legislative committees. It is important for me to give back to our communities. I have served on the Circle Pi Pines Pl Planning i and Zoning Board. I have served on the Minnesota Amateur Sports Board and served as a youth coach for the Lino Lakes Park & Recreation. Education: University of Wisconsin – River Falls, bachelor’s degree in secondary education. Minnesota State University Mankato, master’s degree in speech pathology. Occupation: Technology business consultant. Civic/volunteer experience: Current board member Centennial School Board (nine years). I serve on the Transportation Safety Committee and Food Service and Custodial Negotiating Teams.
www.presspubs.com Current Director Edison Community & Sports Foundation (25 years). Did you have children who attended district schools? I have three children that attended Centennial Schools and received an excellent education. Phone: 612-600-9344. Email: Jburns@isd12.org Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and how would you achieve them? A: • Student achievement and academic development for all students and eliminating the achievement gap. This includes providing a well-rounded education, with a robust academic foundation that will prepare our students for the future. • This can be achieved by providing an excellent relevant curriculum, having an ongoing well-trained staff and hiring outstanding teachers. • Providing a safe and secure environment for students and staff. Continue to follow the buildings safety policies, procedures and construct an enclosed hallway between the high school buildings. • Adequate class sizes. Work closely with school leadership and staff to ensure we have the funding and resources to monitor and keep appropriate class sizes. Q: What are the most significant challenges the district faces and how would I address them? A: A significant challenge is to make sure we have necessary funding that will allow the district to deliver an excellent education to all students in the future. It is important that we have financial accountability and optimize the dollars spent to meet our educational goals. To address this, the passing of an operating levy is important. It is essential to work closely with State Legislators to lessen the tax burden and provide a funding formula that will be equitable for our district. Q: Would you support property tax increases, how much and under what circumstances? A: No resident wants property taxes increased. Without a slight increase, the district may have to eliminate programs and reduce teachers and staff in the future. The upcoming levy pertains to operational funding and capital projects (bricks & mortar). The operational funding is asking for and additional $650 per student. On a $225,000 home the tax would be $28/month. The capital projects tax impact will be $5/month. Q: Why do I believe I am the best candidate for the job? A: I am a former public school teacher and coach. My degrees are in education. This gives me perspective as an educator the challenges the district faces and how to address them. I have a passion for education and the way students learn. My experience of nine years on the Centennial School Board has taught me to work as part of a team, to collaborate and administer policy that is in the best interest of the whole Centennial School District and community. I am dedicated to being a strong advocate to ensure your students receive the best education possible in a safe environment.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE SUZY GUTHMUELLER Education: University of Minnesota, bachelor’s degree in food science/marketing Civic/volunteer experience: Centennial School Board/16 years/chair Schools for Equity Education (SEE)/president Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA)/ director Legislative Delegate MSBA Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund (MSDLAF) trustee Quality Steering Committee Centennial Sports Arena Board Centennial Area Foundation Board Systems Accountability Committee My years of experience on the school board have led to some amazing opportunities. For the past four years, I have been elected to serve on the MSBA board of directors where I represent Centennial as well as the Anoka County school districts. I am also the current elected president for SEE, which is a group that is working hard to provide equity for property poor school districts like Centennial. 22 years school volunteer including: Volunteer coordinator at Rice Lake Elementary Senior All Night party co-chair Site Council Rice Lake chair District Boundary Committee chair Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Both of my children, Katie and Tim, are ECFE to high school graduates of Centennial Schools. Phone: 651-484-6634 Email: sguthmueller@msn.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A: As a school board member, it’s important to have a broad focus on issues affecting the district. With each decision we should look at the big picture, what is best for the students, staff and community. My priorities include: Keep focused on student achievement and the academic growth of all learners while working to keep the curriculum in our schools competitive, initiating new programs like AVID, LEAP and PBIS and continue working to eliminate the achievement gap. Educate our students to reach their full potential while preparing them for a successful future with quality teachers and reasonable class sizes. Communication will always be a priority to inform and connect with our community. Community involvement with public and parental support for our schools is necessary Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: Continue our effort to provide a safe learning environment for our students. Closing the outdoor hallway at the high school is a priority. Financial challenges continue to be addressed as districts are mandated to do more with less. Shifting targets and increased
QUAD COMMUNITY PRESS unfunded mandates continue to challenge school districts. As a board member, continue fiscal responsibility by reviewing all areas of the district. Continue to lobby for equity for our district to ease the tax burden for all Centennial residents as we pursue a funding formula that provides adequate and equitable funding for the education of all students. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: This fall, the district is asking taxpayers to vote on two levies, operating and capital. It is never an easy decision to request a levy. Operating levies originated as an option for schools to ask voters to provide districts with extras or enhance programs. Currently, districts depend on operating levies to support general fund expenses such as staff. As a board member, I feel it is our responsibility to offer the community the opportunity to vote for an operating levy prior to making detrimental cuts in our schools. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: As a current chair of the Centennial School Board and resident of the Centennial School District (33 years), I bring experience to the candidacy. I have had the opportunity to participate at every level from ECFE to high school graduation. I have served on many district task forces and committees as well as state boards and committees.I take pride in our district and community and would like to be given the opportunity to continue to offer consistency and continuity to the Centennial School Board.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE TOM KNISELY Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, minor in mass communications, University of Minnesota Occupation: Media relations specialist for Three Rivers Park District Civic/volunteer experience: Past president, Centennial High School Baseball Boosters Past board Member, Centennial High School Football Boosters Youth mentor, Three Rivers Park District Past Travel Director and League Representative, Centennial Baseball League Past Little League All-Star Coach, Centennial Little League Past youth football coach, Lino Lakes Park and Rec, Blaine Spring Lake Park Athletic Association Do or did you have children who attended the school district: Yes, my sons Carl (class of 2017) and Michael (class of 2023) attended schools in the district. Email: kniselyforschoolboard@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them A: The number one barrier to learning is children and families in crisis. Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, and violence in the home are just some of the many issues that beset our students. While it is not the job of our teachers to raise a child, schools must do a better job of recognizing and helping students that are struggling with issues beyond academics. As a school board member I will work hard to maintain mental health funding and will work to keep the student/counselor ratio as low as possible. I would also address the issue of drugs and call for better enforcement. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them. A: There are several important issues facing Centennial Schools, including school safety, equitable funding for property poor school districts like Centennial, and unfunded state and federal mandates for special education that drive up costs. As a school board member I will advocate for a more equitable funding formula that doesn’t put Centennial Schools at a disadvantage. I will advocate for more flexibility and local control of special education programs. Finally, I will lobby the legislature to repass the $25 million in school safety funding that was vetoed by Governor Dayton. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: The current levy question calls for a modest increase of $650 per student, for ten years, which would result in the average homeowner paying an extra $300 annually. I could be persuaded to support such an increase if the need were critical. However, voting to raise someone’s monthly mortgage payment is serious business. I’m troubled by the fact that the levy question my opponents placed on the ballot contains an escalator clause that subjects the levy increase to an automatic annual increase at the rate of inflation. So folks aren’t voting for one modest increase. Rather they are voting for one modest increase followed by yearly additional increases that will not be reviewed by the school board, or approved by the voters. Residents are going to have to make a hard decision and decide if the proposed series of property tax increases are affordable. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for this job? A: I’ve been very straight forward when asked this question. I don’t claim to be an expert. I don’t have a master’s degree in education, or in public administration. I’m just a dad who cares. I have the energy, the passion and the commitment to make a difference on behalf of Centennial Kids and their families.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KATHRYN TIMM Education: University of Kansas, juris doctor degree 1986; University of Montana, bachelor’s degree 1982. Occupation: Assistant county attorney at the Anoka County Attorney’s Office since 1989. I have prosecuted adult criminal, juvenile delinquency and juvenile child protection and truancy in the earlier parts of my career.r. I currently am assigned to the civil division, where I negotiate contracts, write appellate briefs, work on large county t projj ects and provide legal advice to the Anoka County Regional Railroad
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Authority, Anoka Count Library Board and several internal county departments. Civic/volunteer experience: Current Centennial school board director since 2014. Lino Lakes Charter Commissioner (2012-2015). Founder of the Centennial Area Education Foundation, board member (20012010). Centennial Legislative Action Committee (2010-2013). Girl Scout troop volunteer and leader (1999-2011). Centennial swim and dive booster (2008-2013), Centennial choir booster (2007-2013) Centennial gymnastics booster (2013-2016). Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Three daughters, all Centennial High School graduates in the classes of 2012, 2013 and 2016. Phone: 651-765-2460 Email: kmtimm@msn.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A: After the levy passes, 1.) carrying out the promises that we have made to use levy dollars wisely to maintain and grow educational services to meet community needs; 2.) improve safety and security in our buildings. My personal agenda has for years been that I want an orchestra and a unified K-12 fine arts curriculum. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: 1.) Adequate funding to sustain our excellence. The lack of support from the State of Minnesota has meant that the district has cut millions of dollars from our budget over the past five years. 2.) Teacher shortage. We are not positioned well, due to funding cuts, to continue to attract and keep highly qualified staff in the increasingly competitive market for teachers and paras. Passing the operating levy will be a stop gap for both problems. The permanent solution, however, is to galvanize support at the legislature to provide sustained property tax equitable indexed education funding. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I voted to put an operating levy and a capital levy on the 2018, because I believe that this is the only way that Centennial will be able to maintain the high-quality educational services currently provided for our students. The operational levy is crucial to maintain class sizes, course offerings and retain staff. If the operational levy fails, the capital levy will automatically fail. Ultimately, the real fix must come from the Legislature. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I am the sum of my experiences professionally and personally. As a lawyer engaged in government work, I understand transparency, governmental systems, reading a balance sheet, community engagement and service to the will of the electorate. Personally, I know how to raise children and utilize the school system to benefit their diverse needs. I am committed to ensuring that every child in this district has the tools and opportunity to succeed. My record has been to advocate tirelessly for all children, whether that be in court, as a parent booster, or awarding scholarships and grants.
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LEXINGTON MAYOR (UNOPPOSED) MARK A A. KURTH Education: Forest Lake Sr High 1985 Occupation: Regional Sales Coordinator Civic/volunteer experience: Lexington Firefighterr 10 years, Lexington Fire Relief Gambling manager since 2016, Little League and Centennial Baseball coach since 2009, Mayor of Lexington 2014-presentt Years of residency: 10 years Phone: 651-315-3470 Email: mkurthlexingtonmn@comcast.net CAMPAIGN STATEMENT: It has been my honor to serve Lexington for the past four years. We have accomplished a lot in this short amount of time. We have maintained our budget with 2 percent or less annual increases. I am proud to say our police costs have only increased at total of 1 percent in four years. We have reinstated our ice rink at the park and the Fall Festival, and these have all been paid for with zero tax dollars. We will continue to look for additional ways to increase revenue without raising taxes and be good stewards of your tax dollars.
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2) LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS KIM DEVRIES AND JOHN HUGHES DID NOT RESPOND.
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322B. 1. NAME OF COMPANY: D&D Enterprises LLC 2. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT(S), IF ANY AT THAT OFFICE: Donald Borgstrom 3861 Edgewood Rd Circle Pines MN 55014 3. Desired Duration of LLC: PERPETUAL 4. Name and address of Organizer(s): Daniel Kacans 16968 Xylite St NE Ham Lake MN 55304 Donald Borgstrom 3861 Edgewood rd Circle Pines MN 55014 Dated: August 14, 2018 Signed: Daniel Kacans Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 9 and 16, 2018.
CENTENNIAL ISD 12, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in Centennial ISD 12, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the polling locations listed in this notice for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. CENTENNIAL ISD 12 OFFICES • School Board Member at Large ISD 12, 3 seats NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Centennial ISD 12, Minnesota on Tuesday November 6, 2018, in conjunction with the General Election, for the purpose of voting on the following question(s): SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $650 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2018 for taxes payable in 2019 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the increase in the general education revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved? _____ Yes _____ No PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $22,215,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including safety, security (enclosing the outdoor hallway and adding classroom additions to connect the East and West High School Buildings) and technology improvements (including security cameras), performing arts center sound and lighting updates at both the middle and high school, hockey arena renovations, and student furniture? _____ Yes _____ No BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The voting places are as follows: Precinct Name Voting Location Blaine W-1 P-5 National Sports Center – The Welcome Center, 1750 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 Blaine W-1 P-6 Infinite Campus, 4321 109th Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55449 Blaine W-1 P-7 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Blaine W-1 P-8 Centennial Sr. High - Performing Arts Center, 4747 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Blaine W-2 P-6 Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr, Blaine, MN 55449 Blaine W-3 P-8 Bridgewood Community Church, 11670 Lexington Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 Centerville P-1 St. Genevieve Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Circle Pines P-1 Centennial Fire Station # 1, 2 East Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Circle Pines P-2 Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Cir, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Lexington P-1 Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Ave, Lexington, MN 55014 Lino Lakes P-1 Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Lino Lakes P-2 Centennial Fire Station #2, 7741 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 171 Elm St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Rice Creek Covenant Church, 125 Ash St, Lino Lakes, MN 55126 Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Jody Josephson Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Election Liaison October 1, 2018 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 16 and 23, 2018.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the November 6, 2018 General Election will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038-9794. If you would like to witness this demonstration, you are welcome to do so at the above mentioned location. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 16, 2018.
CITY OF LEXINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM AND THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lexington, Minnesota (the “City”), will meet in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 9180 Lexington Avenue North, in the City of Lexington, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2018, to consider an amended and restated housing finance program of the City and the proposal of Lexington Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership, with Lexington Leased Housing Associates I, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, as general partner (the “Borrower”), that the project described below be assisted by the issuance of housing revenue bonds under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C. The “Project” consists of the acquisition and construction of an approximately 180-unit multifamily housing development known as The Landings of Lexington located at the northwest corner of Lovell Road NE and Lexington Avenue NE in the City. The Project will be owned and operated by the Borrower. The Project consists of approximately the following units: Units Square Footage Estimated Initial Rents 30 – 1–bedroom 723 $984 98 – 2-bedroom 1,050 $1,178 52 – 3-bedroom 1,260 $1,358 The maximum aggregate estimated principal amount of the Bonds or other obligations to be issued in one or more series to finance the Project pursuant to the housing finance program will be approximately $30,000,000. Subsequent to approval of an amended and restated housing finance program, the City may issue revenue obligations to finance the housing finance program. The Bonds or other obligations, as and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance upon any property of the City, or its housing and redevelopment authority, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project. Such Bonds or obligations will not be a charge against the City’s general credit or taxing powers but are payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement. Further information concerning the amended and restated housing finance program and the Project may be obtained from the City Administrator during normal business hours. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council of the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the housing finance program and proposal. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, MINNESOTA By Bill Petracek, Its Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 16, 2018.
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 6, 2018 General Election will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 4:30 PM at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1182. Questions regarding the City’s election system and testing procedures can be directed to the City Clerk’s office at 651-982-2406. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 16 and 23, 2018.
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CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-18 AMENDING CHAPTER 616 OF THE LINO LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE. The City of Lino Lakes City Council does ordain the following: Updates to the following sections: 616.02 Definitions: Accredited institution and massage therapist; 616.04 Application for License: Background information to be provided; 616.06 & 616.06 Conditions Governing Issuance: Additional investigation requirement; and disqualifiers; 616.17 License Restriction: Hours of operation and habitation of premises; 616.08 Inspection: Equipment requirements; 616.09 Grounds for Revocation: Revocation based on offenses; previous license infractions; 616.10 Suspension of License for Violations: Circumstances calling for immediate suspension. This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall. Ordinance No. 13-18 passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this September 24, 2018. Summary of Ordinance No. 13-17 passed by the Lino Lakes City Council October 8, 2018 Jeff Reinert, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 16, 2018.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING WEED ABATEMENT Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on October 22, 2018 at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against the following property described as: 697 Main Street, Lino Lakes, Minnesota (Property Tax ID 05-31-22-430004) for expenses incurred by the City to abate weed and grass nuisances found on the property. The total amount of the proposed assessments is $97.01. Adoption by the Council of the proposed assessments may occur at the hearing. The amount to be specially assessed against your particular lot, piece, or parcel of land is $97.01. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in a single installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2019, and will bear interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2019. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. The property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. The property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If the property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 8 percent per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment according to City Code Section 303.11 is available. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. Under Minn. Stat. §§ 435.193 to 435.195 and City Code Section 303.10, the Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law and City Code all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and City Code may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his/her property. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 16, 2018.
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Finding fall family fun at Lino Lakes farm
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Top photo: Visitors to the pumpkin patch at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes get ready to ride back to the garden center with their picks safely stowed on the wagon with them. Above: A group of children take a turn on a new attraction at the farm this year, a slide called Zoom Mountain. At left: Katie and Harlee Colvin take a slide down Zoom Mountain.
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