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Educating teens and their parents about driving BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — In 2015, 31 teens died in “teen-involved” traffic crashes and 3,600 were injured, according to Minnesotans for Safe Driving. The Centennial School District and Lino Lakes Public Safety Department continue to work together in an effort to lower the number of crashes police respond to. Around 18 people attended Point of Impact on Tuesday, Oct. l8 at Centennial High School. The class is designed for both teen drivers and their parents to learn about a variety of teen driving topics. “(The purpose is) to help parents be aware of the obstacles teens are facing and get them involved,” said Centennial Driver's Education teacher Jen Verplaetse. “The first year is very tough for teens and the parents need to be involved if they are going to be successful. We want the officers to respond to (fewer) accidents.” Lino Lakes Police Department officer Adam Halverson added, “Parents know that they (teens) get in accidents, but they don't know the risk factors for the teens. We are telling them what the risk factors are and what they need to talk to their kids about. Some of them probably don't know what the restrictions are for nighttime driving, passenger limitations, cell phone use.” The course is offered two to three times each year and is not required. According to state law, new drivers are required to log 50 hours of supervised driving time, which their parents have to sign off on. By taking Point of Impact, the number of required logged hours is reduced to 40. “To be honest, many of the parents that are coming here are probably driving 100 hours with their kids,” Verplaetse said.

This is the third year the course has been offered. The course tackles a variety of topics including: traffic laws, fines for citations, drop law, risk factors for teens, seat belt use, distracted driving and driving restrictions for teen drivers such as passenger limitations, cell phone use and nighttime driving. Halverson mentioned the importance of parents not being afraid to make rules. “I think it is important that the state has rules, the parents have rules for their cars and the teens should also have rules for their cars,” he said. “It is easier to have your rules strict in the beginning and then, depending on how they do, slowly loosen them, versus having them do whatever they want in the beginning and then trying to tighten up the rules. Don't be afraid to take their car or license away if they are not following the rules.” Although the leading cause of death for teens (15-17) is traffic crashes, the statistics are dropping. In 2005, around 22 percent of all traffic crashes were “teen involved” compared to around 16 percent in 2015. Teen fatalities (in relationship to all fatalities) have also decreased from around 15 percent in 2004 to 8 percent in 2015. Lastly, teen injuries have reduced from around 18 percent in 2004 to 12 percent in 2015. “The hope is for them (parents) to stay involved and be better educated on how to keep their teens safe,” Halverson said. The next Point of Impact course will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24. To register, visit the Centennial Community Education website at https://www.isd12. org/community-education. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Luke Klein, Benjamin Youngbauer (left), Tristan Klein and Madalyn Youngbauer work on snap circuit kits during the Lights on Afterschool program on Oct. 20 at the Centennial Library.

Lights on Afterschool Youth visited the Centennial Library for the Lights on Afterschool Program Thursday, Oct. 20. Lights on Afterschool is a nationwide event that celebrates all the great after-school programs and how they keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. The Centennial Library took the idea of “lights” and ran with it. Kids explored electricity and light by building and creating with snap circuit kits. Children also tried to build their own light circuit. Library staff member Matt Youngbauer said, “New friends were made, new skills learned and a room full of kids had a great time at the library.”

CORRECTION In the Oct. 18 issue of the Quad Centennial School Board candidate Roland (Ron) Parrucci's questionnaire was incomplete. The following information should've been included: Why should citizens vote for me: My 30-plus years experience in all aspects of public education including: finance, operations, food service, transportation, maintenance, contract negotiations, long range planning and day-to-day understanding in the challenges facing public education would make me a valuable asset to the Centennial School Board. What changes are needed in the Centennial School District: With my experience and a year or two on the board, I will be able to determine the policies and direction most beneficial to the school district and will diligently work toward completion of those goals. As a board member, I will be extremely valuable to the superintendent, other board members and administration in achieving the best for Centennial School District.

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Golden Lake Elementary Principal Christopher Gerst addresses students, parents and teacher before the big reveal of the classroom.

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Principal Christopher Gerst reveals the outdoors classroom to students, parents and teachers for the first time.

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for them to be able to do some stronger curriculum is really great,” she said. Mayor Dave Bartholomay attended the event to show his support for the school and its work. “This outdoor learning space is a perfect example of community collaboration. There is no way this could be done without the help and support of Home Depot, the PTA and the school district. Everybody works together to make something like this happen,” Bartholomay said. He added he hopes the classroom will inspire students to want to protect their surroundings and environment in the future. “This is a project that’s going to get these kids out of the school building and out into nature … They’re going to be able to literally get out and interact with it instead of watching it on a slide show,” he said.

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for the classroom. Daly said Home Depot undertakes at least three or four team projects throughout the year, but they usually consist of smaller projects such as replacing ceiling tiles or painting. “I think Home Depot does a good job with the community and we’re always involved and doing different things,” Daly said, adding the outdoor classroom was the first of its kind but he hopes to do more of this kind of project in the future. Even with the rainy weather, it took the Home Depot team, consisting of seven people, seven days to build the pavilion. Tim Daly, Rich White, Jeff Mohler, Justin Hansen, Mike Jeandron, Dawn Dybevik and Home Depot Store Manager Jeff Boehmer helped build the classroom. “This was my first team build and I absolutely had fun building it and I look forward to doing more,” White said. The classroom garnered positive reactions from parents and students who attended the reveal. PTA Vice President Anneliese Peterson said the outdoor classroom is part of teaching kids how to live healthy (lives) and understand their surroundings. “Some of the teachers already go on nature walks, and so now to be able to have a place where (the students) can sit and learn after their walk and a place

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walks and as an observation platform. Additions to the outdoor classroom are already in motion. Local community members are donating tree stump chairs and tabletops for a separate learning area next to the classroom and Home Depot will build benches for inside the classroom. The school is also partnering with the Jeffers Foundation, a local environmental group, to train teachers in environmental science, conservation and preservation. Gerst noted that the school is in early stages of establishing a community garden next to the classroom as part of a partnership with Blaine’s National Sports Center. “The community just resoundingly supported the project … it’s been a really positive experience,” he said, adding he hopes the project will be complete by the end of the school year. “In the day and age of handheld tablets and apps, it’s just so important to remind us of what’s going on around us every day; the outdoors can be such a valuable learning tool for our students, our community and our adults,” Gerst said. Students at the school and the PTA helped raise money for two years in order to fund the project. When the school approached Home Depot to get help with the blueprints, Assistant Manager Tim Daly wanted to get more involved. After applying for a grant with Home Depot headquarters, the local Home Depot employee team took on the project, which consisted of building the pavilion and providing the building materials and labor free of charge. The school was able to put the money they raised to pay for construction into curriculum

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s election day approaches, our family is trying to stay focused on the issues that really matter – such as the Cubs bid for the World Series. In all seriousness, it’s hard to distinguish the national election coverage with a trashy reality TV show. I’ve spoken with people who are disgusted with the state of this election. They say they won’t be able to vote. While the feeling may be understandable, it’s a mistake not to exercise your right to vote. Voting is a mainstay of our democIt is one of the most important Publisher’s racy. rights we have, and it is critical that we all participate. It is espeView cially important to be informed Carter Johnson about local issues and candidates, which is often overshadowed by the national coverage. How your community is governed affects you as much as the choice of president. Your vote for local candidates will make an impact in our communities, our counties and our state now and for years to come. Reality TV aside, how do you get your information? Check out the candidate profiles put together in the Press Publications Voter’s Guide. The guide was published in the last two weeks and can also be found online at presspubs.com. Be informed about what candidates stand for, and vote. Remember, you have no right to complain about the outcome of an election if you don’t participate. Stolen campaign signs A neighbor of our office tells the story of putting a campaign sign in his front yard and finding it had been stolen while he was at work. As an inventor of fishing lures, he put out a new sign but this time he attached an ice fishing line with fish bells. In no time at all the bells rang and he was able to catch the thief in the act. Hundreds of signs have been stolen around the Northeast Metro communities. In Grant, trail cameras have been set up in an effort to catch the person/people stealing signs. What is it with people who think they have a right to steal campaign signs? Let alone the nerve of someone’s walking nearly to the front door of someone’s home to take a yard sign? Taking a campaign sign is no different than stealing Halloween decorations or a Fed Ex package off of someone’s front porch. The election continues to be more polarized than ever, with little time spent on the real issues at hand. People have stopped speaking to friends who don’t agree politically. I would encourage everyone to take a stand in a more appropriate, honest and democratic way – go out and vote! Don’t be haunted Our parents always said to us “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything”. We preach it to our children. Among the many things election 2016 has taught us not to do, one is to refrain from saying anything - verbally or written - that you would be embarrassed for others to know you said. It seems like especially prudent advice if you are running for president, but it’s advice we can all heed. Our two presidential candidates have spent more time defending themselves against secret audio tapes and leaked emails as they have discussing the important issues that face our nation. Perhaps the lesson we can take from this election is to be cautious about the language we use, about talking behind people’s backs and spreading gossip, in our conversations and written communications. We live in a world where nothing is private. Digital communication such as e-mails and Facebook posts are floating somewhere in cyberspace. Teach your kids to be careful about saying or writing anything that could cause embarrassment or harm to themselves or others if it were shared with an unintended audience. You just never know who is listening and watching, and when the information you have shared will come back to haunt you. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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hat if someone told you that you could skip raking your leaves this fall? Sam Bauer, an assistant professor for Minnesota Extension, is spreading to word to weary Minnesotans everywhere – raking your leaves is a waste of time, do something else with your energy. It turns out that raking leaves off of your lawn can actually be countMovers & er-productive. “The leaves have Shakers organic matter in them,” Bauer Angie Hong said in an interview with the Washington Post. “You’re adding good organic matter to your soil when you’re not picking them up.” Instead of raking, Bauer recommends that you mow your lawn a few times as the leaves are falling to break them up into little pieces that decompose more rapidly. If you have a very heavy coating of leaves, you may need to remove some and add them to your gardens or compost pile, but the rest can be shredded and left where they are. Leaves contain vital nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium that turf grass and other plants need to grow. In fact, these nutrients are the exact

more algae blooms and poorer water quality the next summer. In addition, fall rains can turn leaves in the street into a soggy mess that clogs up storm drains and contributes to localized flooding. Some people make the mistake of dumping their leaves into nearby wetlands or ravines that drain to rivers and streams, same ones found in compost and because it seems like an easy and commercial fertilizers. Leaves, natural way to get rid of them. however, are free and readily Instead, the leaves send a pulse available to most Minnesota of nutrients into the wetlands homeowners. During the course of the winter, and streams and can make the water turn green and slimy the leaves decompose under the in the spring. For this reason, snow and release nutrients into most cities have ordinances that the soil. In addition, research at prohibit residents from dumping Michigan State University sugleaves and other yard waste into gests that leaf litter can help to wetlands and buffer areas. suppress weeds like dandelions So why do so many people rake from growing the next spring. On their own test plots at the Univer- their lawns each fall if it’s actually better to leave the leaves there? sity of Minnesota, Extension exAccording to Bauer, people tend perts like Bauer have found that to do things out of habit regardmulching your leaves in the fall, as well as leaving grass clippings less of whether they’re actually on the lawn during the rest of the useful. “Everyone thinks that your lawn needs to be watered year, provides enough nutrients every other day, too,” he said. to replace one standard applicaMy advice? Skip raking the lawn tion of fertilizer per year. and use your energy to sweep the While the nutrients in leaves leaves off of the driveway and out might be good for your lawn, of your street instead. Also, you they can still spell trouble for still need to eat your broccoli. local wetlands, lakes, rivers and streams when they end up in the Angie Hong is an educator for street. Leaves wash into storm East Metro Water - www.mnwcd. drains that connect to local org/emwrep. Contact her at 651waterways, and the phosphorus 330-8220 x.35 or angie.hong@ and nitrogen released feeds algae mnwcd.org. in the water. This contributes to

It turns out that raking leaves off of your lawn can actually be counter-productive.

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An easy way to use leftover meat Hash is a dish that can be made in many ways and has multiple origins. My mom made hash with leftover roast beef, which I liked. Many people in the Midwest are familiar with corned beef hash served in restaurants, sometimes as a breakfast side topped with eggs. You can also ďŹ nd it canned at the grocery store. There are many different forms of hash. In England, it’s made with corned beef, but they add chopped gherkin pickles. In Austria, they add spices like thyme and marjoram and top it with an egg and called GrĂśstl, which means a mix or a mess. In Brazil and other South American countries, they make a similar version and use it as a ďŹ lling for empanadas. The ďŹ rst time hash shows up in cookbooks was in France around 1650. The name in English might be derived from the old French word hacher, meaning chopped. Because

people didn’t have refrigeration they would try to consume any leftover meat the next morning before it would spoil—hence the breakfast connection. Also, when meat was scarce, people would Wild Chow use lots of potatoes or other vegetables to Lisa Erickson make the dish more ďŹ lling. Hash very popular in the H h became b U.S. after the world wars. Meat was scarce and hash was an easy affordable meal for families on rations. In my grandmother’s favorite cookbook from 1933, there are a few recipes for hash. All have the same basic ingredients, potatoes, onions, leftover meat, but preparations differ, such as adding egg yolks to the cooked hash and baking it for an additional

10 minutes or adding tomato sauce to make a spaghetti hash. Today, I still make hash like my mother did, usually with whatever I have on hand, making dinner preparation easy. However, I have branched out and use different ingredients. My new favorite is with leftover pheasant. Last week, my hash consisted of pheasant, potatoes, carrots, onions, and leftover squash. Remember there are many different ways to make hash. If you don’t have an ingredient, try something new. Hash it up. Pheasant Hash Serves 4 2 cooked pheasant breasts or any other cooked meat, about 2 cups, cut in small cubes 4 medium sized potatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup squash or sweet potatoes, chopped 4 T butter 1 tsp. seasoned salt Pepper to taste In a large fry pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add potatoes, squash, seasoned salt and pepper; fry until some of the potatoes become tender, about 7 minutes. With a spatula, keep turning the mixture over until the potatoes turn golden brown. Add onion, continuing to cook until the potatoes are tender and the onion is transparent and soft. Add the cooked meat and sautĂŠ until the meat is hot. Serve immediately. Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can ďŹ nd more recipes at www.wild-chow. com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Destruction of a good, but imperfect health insurance Minnesota is now considered "above average" in health insurance premium increases according to a new federal report. While most of us like to be known as "above average," this is not one of the areas in which we should take pride. Republicans did not support the President's signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., Obamacare/MNSure. While Democrats supporting the law may have had good intentions, Republicans were rightly skeptical. Premiums have skyrocketed, plans now require large deductibles before coverage kicks in and claims like, "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor,� have proven untrue. Even Governor Dayton has acknowledged that MNSure has become unaffordable. The Democrats’ plan for a four-day special session is not going to fix what took them four years to destroy! While there is plenty of blame for both parties for many things that ail our state and country, the destruction of a good but imperfect health insurance system is squarely on the backs of Democrats. That's why I'm supporting Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Rep. Linda Runbeck for re-election. They have supported legislation providing relief to Minnesotans from the MNSure nightmare — but that was blocked by Democrats. So, it only makes sense to support candidates who truly want to help all Minnesotans. Cori Duffy Lino Lakes

Centennial School Board candidates Bettinger, Culp and Wilson. Area residents know I’ve been very involved in supporting Centennial

Schools over the years and lately they’ve been asking me — “Who are good candidates for School Board?� I’ve carefully looked at this year’s choices for the Centennial School Board, and I’m supporting Chris Bettinger, Ray Culp and Christina Wilson. That’s a good team, as Bettinger brings new perspectives to the board and has young kids in the district, while Culp and Wilson are incumbents who have done a tremendous job of watching the finances while continuing improving our schools. Centennial Schools are a big part of why our communities are such a great place to live. Please join me in voting for Bettinger, Culp and Wilson for the Centennial School Board! Dave Bartholomay Mayor Circle Pines

Habit of responding to constituents A recent letter to the editor suggested that I had not responded or helped an individual with a “personal issue.� The individual, Mr. Gregory Miller, visited my office with five other AFSCME government union members to press me to support their state-negotiated wage and benefits contract. This happens each year on AFSCME’s day at the state Capitol. The appointment ends cordially. If Gregory Miller spoke about a “personal issue,� I am not aware of any specific request he made. He left no contact information with me nor have I received any email, letter or phone contact from him over the last two years. For the record, I make a habit of responding to calls, letter and emails from constituents. I get involved in people’s problems with a government service that has failed them or wronged them. I believe it’s my role to tackle the bureaucratic maze

on citizens’ behalf. It appears that AFSCME’s business appointment with me was used by Mr. Miller to set up a false claim against me in hopes of making his candidate look good. Some groups go low for political gain. Linda Runbeck Circle Pines

Centennial performing arts groups busy This fall Centennial’s performing arts groups have been off to a fantastic start. At home football games the marching band entertained fans in the stands and performed an Americana-themed field show. They concluded their marching season with two indoor concerts, complete with a special effects drum line feature. All CHS choirs performed on Oct. 13 with a fun variety of music from Eric Clapton to Irving Berlin. At Centennial Middle School, two weeks of band “camp� this summer led to new sixthgraders playing instruments for the first time. The CMS bands and choirs are eagerly preparing for their winter concerts. The theater departments at both schools are also quite busy right now. The high school’s fall musical, “Once on this Island,� will enchant you with Caribbean songs and dancing. The middle school’s production of the play, “Snow Day,� will have you laughing over how an unexpected day off of school impacts teachers, parents and students. A big shout out to all the directors of these ensembles for their dedication to bringing quality performing arts experiences to our children. I encourage you to make time to attend a performing arts event in our district. Melissa Krieger Lino Lakes

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QUAD AREA EVENTS CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 and 1st Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Bring a lunch, learn about white-tailed deer from a naturalist, and take a walk on the trails. Free; no registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

NANOWRIMO WRITE-IN When: 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 16 & 30 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with fellow writers at the library. Drop-in; no registration necessary. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

NATURE PLAY: NIGHT ANIMALS When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 2-5 and an adult caregiver will explore the outdoors, sing songs and learn about animals that stay awake all night. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com

ST. GENEVIEVE’S ANNUAL GIFT EXPO When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Cen-

ter, 6995 Centerville Rd. Details: Numerous vendors with items for sale. Contact: stgens.org

DISCOVERING NATURAL DYES When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn which leaves, fruit, roots and flowers produce the most vibrant colors, and get a chance to try out natural colors on silk fabric and wool yarn. All materials provided. $15/person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 1-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Blood and platelet donations needed. Donors encouraged to make appointments. Contact: 800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood. org

DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help. Register at least 3 days prior. Contact: 763-755-1280 or extension.umn.edu

ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: 60+ crafters, handmade quilt raffle,

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‘MASTERS, MUSICALS & MOVIES’ When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: The Woodbury Chorus & Orchestra performs familiar favorites to benefit the Centennial Schools-Centennial Community Food Shelf Power Pack program. Free admission; free-will offering. Contact: 612-760-8100 or powerpackdistrict 12@gmail.com

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DESSERTS & DISCUSS: SCAMS When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: The Lino Lakes Police Department will teach seniors how to protect themselves against scammers. Dessert and refreshments served. Register by Oct. 30.\ Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

HARD WATER ICE FISHING EXPO When: Nov. 18-20 Where: Sport Expo Center, 1700 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Instructional seminars, product demonstrations, kids fishing pond, celebrity anglers. Contact: www.nsc sports.org

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Where: Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Hikes go approx. 5 miles and last approx. 1½-2 hours. Open to everyone. Contact: 651-653-3242

Ongoing COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS When: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Alexandra House, Blaine Details: Weekly educational group for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Call to register. Contact: 763-656-1366 or Alexandrahouse.org

500 CARDS When: 7 p.m. Mondays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY INDOOR FARMERS MARKET When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 1 & 15 Where: Shoreview Community Center Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Vendors will offer a variety of baked goods, produce, salsa, jams and more. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

BETTER OUTCOMES TRAINING When: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Where: Lake Elmo Event Center, 3712 Lay-

ton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Training on treating mental health and substance use disorders designed for schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, youth serving organizations, and community leaders. Presenters and community panel of experts. Register by Oct. 31. Contact: 651-2757279 or co.washington. mn.us/2194/Training

GIVING VOICEEMPOWER SURVIVORS 2016 CONFERENCE When: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Grand Banquet Hall, 301 2nd St. S., Stillwater Details: Conference for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse features keynote speaker Matthew Sandusky, adoptive son of Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky. $40; register online Contact: empower survivors.net

CPR AED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CLASS When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Dept., 4701 Hwy 61 N. Details: American Heart Association sertified CPR class for health care professionals includes adult, child and infant CPR, AED, Bag valve mask use and foreign body airway obstruction. $50; registration required. Contact: cvoss@white bearlake.org

CRAFT FAIR AND VENDOR BLENDER When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Mahtomedi High School Commons, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Free shopping extravaganza includes handmade treasures, greeting cards, blankets, jewelry, vendors and more. Contact: community

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PAINT TO PACK When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Mueller Memorial and Event Center, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Local artist Barbara Johannsen will lead participants in painting a 16 x 20 landscape on canvas. $50 tax-deductible donation benefits feed My Starving Children MobilePack at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Forest Lake. Contact: hosanna forestlake.net

SWEDISH SAUSAGE MAKING When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Elim Church, 20971 Olinda Trl., Scandia Details: Two recipes of Swedish Korv will be made and taken home. $25/person includes lunch. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgarden museum.org

ROTARY STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP RACE When: Noon Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: The Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave S., White Bear Lake Details:, 5K and 10 mile course around White Bear Lake through Birchwood, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, White Bear Township and White Bear Lake. Register online; proceeds go to the Strive Scholarship Inc. Fund. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each group. $25 before Oct. 31; includes t-shirt. Contact: www.white bearrotary.org

‘ALL SHALL BE WELL’ WITH THE NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6

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FAMILY YOGA

When: 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: White Bear Lake High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Help set a world record for the largest family yoga class. $2/ person; registration required. Contact: whitebear. ce.feepay.com

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Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Candles, names read in remembrance, hymns and exquisite choral music all serve to shape the experience. Tickets $25/ adults; $23/seniors; $10/ students; 17 and under free. Contact: 800-838-3006 or nlca.com

COMPUTER BASICS FOR JOB SEARCH

When: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn basic computer commands for creating and revising documents such as resumes and cover letters. See how to set up an email account for job searching. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

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When: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 Where: Shoreview Library, 4570 N. Victoria St. Details: ‘Fighting for Delphine’ author Lee Burtman tells the true story of ordinary Minnesotans who did heroic things in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org

day, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: Stillwater Public Library Details: Fundraiser supports materials and programs at the library. Fill a bag with books for $7 from 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Contact: stillwater library.org

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POKEMON: BATTLE FOR When: 4-8 p.m. ThursTHE LAKESHORE GYM day, Nov. 10

When: 4:45-5:45 Tuesdays, Nov. 8-Dec. 13 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Students in grades K-5 will create an original play based on the world of Pokemon. $75; registration required. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

FRIENDS OF THE STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL FALL BOOK SALE When: 10:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10; 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fri-

Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Shop early at local retailers. Check website to confirm date and time. Contact: www.down townwhitebearlake.com

MAKE IT/TAKE IT CRAFT NIGHT

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Presbyterian Church of the way Community Room, 3382 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview Details: Annual craft extravaganza sponsored by White Bear Lake

When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Monthly activity with hands-on activities and creative projects. This month’s theme is ‘Scratch Programming with Raspberry Pi’. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

‘PREVENT THE PARENTING FOREST FIRES’

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: Wishing Tree Play Café, 1011 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Free parenting strategies class to help prevent unwanted behavior and transform episodes into teachable moments. Contact: go.kidcheck. com

ACTIVE LIFE FAIR

When: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 14 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Resource fair for adults 65+ and their caregivers. Gather information about local programs and services including health, fitness and wellness opportunities. Numerous local vendors. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

ACORN ADVENTURES

When: 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Class for children ages 1-5 incorporates outdoor and indoor activities around

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THIRD TUESDAY NIGHT ADULT BOOK CLUB

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Title selected is ‘The Nightingale’ by Kristin Hannah. Read the book and join the discussion. No advance sign-up necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300

FARE FOR ALL

When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 SW 12th St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. Contact: fareforall.org

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day, Nov. 19 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Fancy tea party with stories, games, dances, crafts and music all about the legend of Lucia. $20; registration required.. Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammelgarden museum.org

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local author Marlin Bree with sign copies of his book ‘Dead on the Wind’. Contact: 651-426-0918

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 & 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20; Preview Gala 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 LUTFISK AND Where: Washington MEATBALL DINNER When: Thursday, Nov. County Historic Court17, multiple serving times house, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater Where: GammelgarDetails: Historic site den Museum, 20880 Olindecorated for the holida Trail N., Scandia days. Live music, open Details: Traditional tea room, vendors, and Swedish Meal served at guided tours. Photos Elim Lutheran Church, with Santa 10-4 p.m. sale at the GammelgarContact: 651-275-7075 den Butik. or www.co.washington. Contact: 651-433-5053 mn.us or www.gammelgarden museum.org

THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT BOOK CLUB

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Title selected is ‘The Casual Vacancy’ by J.K. Rowling. Read the book and join the discussion. No advance sign-up necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300

LEGO MANIA & BLOCKS PARTY

When: 1:30-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Children 5 and up can drop-in and play with LEGOS at the library. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

LEGEND OF LUCIA GIRLS & DOLLS TEA PARTY When: 10 a.m. Satur-

MAN UP AND READ BOOK CLUB

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Title selected is ‘Out Stealing Horses’ by Per Petterson. Read the book and join the discussion. No advance sign-up necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300

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Centennial girl runners reach state, boys just miss BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Putting forth “a tremendous effort,” in their coach’s estimation, the Centennial girls cross country team earned a state trip by placing second in Section 5AA on Oct. 27. The Cougar boys ended a string of five consecutive state trips by placing third behind No. 3 ranked Mounds View and No. 6 Maple Grove, but had two individual qualifiers, seniors Reed Kurak and Jonathan Sweeney. “Emotions are mixed, as we hoped both teams would toe the starting line next Saturday,” reflected coach Neil Kruse, “but we're pleased that one team and two individuals are there to represent Centennial.” The girls will make the program’s fourth state team appearance (most recent was 2014) Saturday at St. Olaf College. While St. Michael-Albertville won with 53, the Cougars edged Anoka 71-72 to earn the second slot, after Anoka beat them by 28 when they finished 1-2 in conference. Cougar freshman Grace Johnson placed third in 19:07, followed by

seventh-graders Gracie Stoks in sixth (19:23) and Tatum Leibke in 16th (19:51), senior Sydney Phillips 20th (20:08) and freshman Elizabeth Lofstad 26th (20:26). “They worked hard the next two weeks (after conference), focusing on the improvement they knew they could make to overtake Anoka,” Kruse said, adding that the girls were encouraged to “stretch their goals a bit more than they thought they could, and they did it.” In the boys race, Kurak was runner-up in 15:49, and Sweeney was 10th in 16:24, his season best by 44 seconds, running his last mile as fast as his first. “He stepped up to give his team their best shot to qualify for state a sixth straight time,” said Kruse. Jacob Namyst placed 18th, Nick Foreman 24th and Dylan Johnson 26th as the Cougars had 80 points, trailing Mounds View’s 40 and Maple Grove’s 58. “The boys were beaten by two excellent teams,” Kruse said. “We felt if we hit on all cylinders, we could place in the top two. Three of the top nine guys had personal record times, and five had season bests.”

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Centennial girls win shootout at state soccer tourney BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Another come-from-behind victory by Centennial girls soccer put the Cougars in the state semifinal game, which was played Tuesday (after press time) against Andover. The Cougars, the lone unbeaten team left, went to a shootout against Lakeville North in the first round Thursday and fell behind 1-0 but stormed back to win it 3-1. That goes in the books as a 2-1 win. In their section finale, the Cougars had scored late in regulation and won in sudden-death overtime against Maple Grove. About conference rival Andover (13-2-1), whom the Cougars (13-0-3) beat 5-3 in September, Cougar coach Ginger Flohaug said, “We are excited to represent the northern suburbs. Knowing one of us will advance to the championship is great.” In the shootout, Lakeville North made their first shot and Centennial’s Megan Shock missed, but the Panthers went high and wide on their next two while Amanda Ahles and Meghan Wilson connected for the Cougars. Lakeville’s fourth attempt was blocked by Anna Svieven, and Hailey Feela drilled hers to win it for Centennial. Olivia Lovick had Centennial’s first-half goal with Tessa Trettel assisting. The other semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium was Rosemount (13-1-2) vs. Minneapolis Washburn (13-1-1). Finals are set for Wednesday Nov. 9 5:30 p.m.

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Centennial volleyball advanced to the section finals for the first time since 2011 with victories over White Bear Lake 25-18, 28-26, 25-18 and Spring Lake Park 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-9. The Cougars (16-11) faced topseeded Roseville on Monday evening. Against Spring Lake Park, Kelly Wahl delivered 11 kills and eight blocks, Olivia Jensen 10 kills and five blocks, Jeni Farmerie nine kills and 17 digs, Erin Line six aces and six kills, and Sydney Wyffles 21 assists. Bruce Strand

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The Centennial girls cross country runners and coaches beamed after earning a state trip with a second place finish at the section. From front, Tatum Leibke; Second row (from left) Grace Johnson, Kellen Brandt, Sydney Phillips and Lia Gentilini; Third row: Coach John Kretschmer, Reed Kurak, Gracie Stoks, Natalie Danzl, McKendra Long, Lizzy Lofstad, Coach Liz Literski and Jonathan Sweeney; Back row: Coaches Mike Evans, Neil Kruse and Nicole Walker

Riley Trettel opened the scoring with an 85-yard run to launch Centennial football on a 39-14 win over Wayzata to open playoffs last Friday. The Cougars (5-4) face Rosemount (81) there in the semifinals Friday. Trettel also had a 21-yard TD run and totaled 170 yards while Deante Book scored on a two-yard run and on a nine-yard pass from Kyle Nordby. The Cougars also got touchdowns from their defense on Jason Thorud’s 36-yard interception return, and special teams on Keshaun Story’s 80yard punt return.

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Centennial freshman Grace Johnson placed third in the Section 5AA cross country meet, with a time of 19:07, leading the Cougars to a secondplace finish which earned them a trip to the state meet Saturday at St. Olaf. That will be Johnson’s third state meet as she qualified individually in grades 7 and 8. Johnson also placed second in the conference meet, helping team finish second in that meet as well. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Oct. 24 meeting: • Heard from Jamie Jensen, the developer of St. Clair Estates. Jensen approached the council hoping to receive a clear direction about the development's number of lots and cul-de-sac direction. St. Clair Estates is a proposed 35-lot single-family residential subdivision located north of Birch Street/CSAH 34 and east of Hokah Drive. The council approved a variance for the 1,200 foot cul-de-sac at its Aug. 22 meeting. The council also discussed allowing 35 lots, rather than 36 lots, at its Oct. 3 work session. Originally, Jensen was told by the city to shift the cul-de-sac bulb to the west to allow for a possible future connection to Hokah Drive. He said Anoka County then wanted him to shift the cul-de-sac to the east. Under that scenario, a retaining wall would be required, which the Rice Creek Watershed District had concerns with as it encroached on the required stream buffer. “I would like to move it back to the west, because there is a lot of expense in moving it to the east, and if I don't get that added lot there is a lot of expense to me to move it there. I will move it if you wish, but the watershed doesn't want that to happen ... I am sort of between a rock and a hard place,” Jensen said. Jensen ultimately wanted to either give up a lot if the cul-de-sac is moved to the west or gain a lot if it is moved to the east, to help offset some of the

additional costs. Jensen was directed to have conversations with city staff and if the matter couldn't be resolved, the item would be added to the council's Nov. 7 work session. • Awarded the sale of $1,420,000 in general obligation water utility revenue bonds, series 2016A. The bonds will be used to finance the 2016 Aqua Lane to Black Duck Drive water main project. The project will create a looped water system that will provide residents with a high-quality water system and adequate pressure for fire demand. The bond issue will have a 10-year term and will be repaid using revenues from the city's area and unit trunk fund. • Awarded the sale of $1,980,000 in taxable general obligation refunding improvement bonds, series 2016B. This will refinance the outstanding portion of the 2005A improvement bonds issued to fund the improvements at Legacy at Woods Edge. The city's estimated that annual debt service savings from 2018-2021 is $36,482. • Awarded the sale of $1,600,000 in general obligation tax abatement refunding bonds, series 2016C. This will refinance the outstanding portion of the series 2006C general obligation tax abatement bonds issued to finance the city's participation in the YMCA project. The city's estimated yearly debt service savings from 2018-2023 is $22,286. • Heard from Terri Heaton of Springsted, who told the council

that Lino Lakes received a credit rating of “AA stable” from S and G Global Ratings, which is only two notches away from the best rating. She commented that Lino Lakes was recognized for a strong economy, strong management, good financial policies and practices, strong budgetary performance, strong budgetary flexibility (not utilizing all of the capacity that the city has) and very strong liquidity. • Approved a six-month employment extension for community development intern Alex McKenzie. McKenzie will serve until May 2, 2017. The position is for 32 hours a week at $13 per hour. Councilman Michael Manthey said, “Research on community development shows that having a person in this position, even if it is an intern, significantly helps any city bring in any type of business or community development. I appreciate the city having the position open and keeping it filled.” • Approved a third amendment to the planned unit development stage plan/ preliminary plat for Century Farm North 6th Addition. The residential development is located in northwest Lino Lakes and was approved in 2003. The final plat will create 29 lots and three outlots (wetland, stormwater management facility and future townhome development). City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the amendment allows for the required side yard setbacks to be at 7.5 feet. Currently the setbacks are 10 feet

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Oct. 25 meeting: • Approved the renewal of a siren contract with Embedded Systems Inc. of Minneapolis. The monthly siren maintenance fee for 2017 will be $43.93 per siren, per month. • Approved change order no. 1 for the 2016 street improvement project in the amount of $141,555. The change order is for additional work done to address unexpected soil issues on East Golden Lake Road. While constructing the sewer, it was discovered that at a depth of around 12 feet there was a 5- to 6-foot layer of peat soil, which would not adequately support the water main, sanitary sewer and road bed. In order to correct the problem, the peat needed to be removed and hauled away and replaced with new sand. The existing soil on top of the sand then needed to be restored. The original

from the principal building (house) and 5 feet from an accessory structure (garage). • Adopted special assessments for individual utility connections in the amount of $26,124. The two properties that requested a connection to city utilities include 518 Lilac Street and 6180 Ware Road. • Adopted special assessment for NorthPointe 2nd Addition in the amount of $1,193,056. • Adopted special assessment for NorthPointe 3rd Addition in the amount of $277,447. • Adopted special assessment for NorthPointe 4th Addition in the amount of $239,908. • Adopted special assessment for the Saddle Club 2nd Addition in the amount of $154,092. • Adopted special assessment for the Century Farm North 6th Addition in the amount of $135,104. • Adopted special assessment for the 21st Avenue extension project in the amount of $$605,019. The total project cost is $1,069,543. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 in Council Chambers at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately before the regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Shannon Granholm

CHURCH BRIEFS estimated cost for the change order was $150,000. • Approved change order no. 2 in the amount of 19,830. The change order is due to the excess of rain, which caused erosion issues that need to be corrected. • Approved pay request no. 5 for the 2016 street improvement project in the amount of $476,042 to Latour Construction Inc. Mayor Dave Bartholomay told the council that the project is about 90 percent complete.

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The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at City Hall, due to elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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Lifetree Café will discuss how to cope when it seems nothing is going right at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. The program titled, “Enough Already! When Bad Things Keep Happening” includes a filmed interview with a woman who has experienced a string of disasters and yet found a way to move forward. Participants will discuss times they've faced misfortune in their lives and how they managed it. Lifetree Café is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. For more information, contact Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com. St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church will host its Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 13. The Bazaar will feature 65 crafters, 11 which are brand new this year. St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church is located at 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes.

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that area and it’ll never be as solid,” Glaser said, adding potholes are often an outcome of repeated construction. Mayor Mark Kurth showed concern about the high increase for large commercial and industrial industries. Councilwoman Diane Harris added it was quite a jump in dollar amount. Glaser said some residents have already come to the City Council to oppose the franchise fee increase but added the city's already low fees were kept static during the recession. “Now that things have changed and the economy is doing better, we’ve decided to raise it … most municipalities are in the $3- to $4-range,” Glaser said. “It’s kind of getting up there and playing the same field.” Glaser added that even if the council raises the rate to the highest model, which is $4, the revenue wouldn’t be enough to pay all of the costs to repair the streets. “The council is pretty sensitive to (the increase)

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because we know that (taxpayers) are going to pay for it and they’re going to view it as a tax when they see it on their bill … so we’re just kind of prepared for the fallout from that,” Glaser said. If the council were to approve a hike in the franchise fee, it would take 90 days before the rate increase would show up on subscribers’ bills. City Administrator Bill Petracek reported the city's website has been updated and urged people to

take a look. The City Council pushed the approval of any franchise fee changes to the next regular meeting, which will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at City Hall.

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Many community leaders gathered at the Centennial High School Learning Commons to celebrate Lino Lakes officially becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon community Thursday, Oct. 27.

active military members and their families and actually do it through action,” said Aaron Hoska, Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon co-chair. The 16-step process to become a Yellow Ribbon community began in August 2015 after Reinert was approached by a Lions member to see if the city could organize a war memorial. During that process, it was decided that the city should also work to become a Yellow Ribbon community. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the purpose of connecting service members and their families with community support, training, services and resources. There are Yellow Ribbon communities, counties and companies. Hoska said the overall purpose for the program is to create awareness. “The way that the National Guard and the military reserves work is you are drawing from regular, everyday people that are in your community, they go and they do a military job and then they come back into the community,” Hoska explained. “What a Yellow Ribbon community does, is it brings all of those resources and tools that active military members might have more readily available at their disposal and really brings that home for them. It improves access, communication and support for the family members, military members and veterans.” The 16-step process includes hosting an initial engagement meeting, planning and hosting a Yellow Ribbon kickoff meeting, planning and executing key area meetings,

developing and finalizing a clear action plan, getting the action plan approved for the Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program Review Board and a proclamation. A key aspect that is reviewed during the approval process is making sure that the plan is sustainable. “Our work continues. We want to build a cohesive, regenerating network where people are involved and we are getting new volunteers and people on the steering communities. We don't want the proclamation ceremony to be the end-all beall, we want this thing to keep going,” Hoska said. Hoska added, “I think a lot of times people see movies, things in the news and they see the emotional send-off, the welcome home ceremony, the kisses and the hugs and the smiling babies, but one of the things that people don't realize is that when a military member comes home from a deployment or even a long-term school, the reintegration process has only just begun. After someone gets home, that is where you see there might be some domestic issues, substance abuse issues, mental health issues or financial problems.” Congressman Emmer spoke during the proclamation ceremony. “One of the greatest parts of the job in Congress is getting to deal with our service men and women who have decided to dedicate their lives to serve the United States of America,” he said. “We owe them so much and I don't think we take enough time to recognize them. It is not just the servicemen and (service)women, it is their families, all of

them as a unit, that we owe so much to. In a phrase, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is united to bring service members all the way home.” Commissioner Sivarajah also spoke during the ceremony. “If you went away and knew that there was a whole community looking out for your loved ones and your children, wouldn't you feel a whole lot better about serving? It is peace of mind for our service members, as they are keeping peace far away,” she said. “It helps them be better in the field and helps their families know that the sacrifices each and every one of them makes is understood and honored. Not just while they are away, but long after they come home as well.” Sivarajah added she looks forward to the day when each of the 21 communities in Anoka County has become a Yellow Ribbon community. Mayor Reinert also spoke. “You've got people on one side that need help, and you've got people on the other side that want to help. A lot of people want to help out, but a lot of times they don't know how, that is what the Yellow Ribbon Network is,” he said. The Yellow Ribbon Network helps out in numerous ways including raising/donating money to home repair, mowing lawns, shoveling snow, educational resources, job training, emergency child care, etc. At the end of the ceremony, Kuyper read a letter from Gov. Mark Dayton. “Thank you for your dedication and support of our service members, veterans and military families. As leaders in your community, you have demonstrated an extraordinary sustained commitment to military connected residents throughout Minnesota. Service members, veterans of any age or era and military families may face difficult challenges before, during and long after military service. Because of the hard work and support from communities like the city of Lino Lakes, they are able to meet these challenges.”

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Pines School receives Game On grant for nutrition and physical activity initiatives BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

The Pines School is trying something new this year with the hope of making a difference in students’ lives. The new approach is called the Mindfulness Project. “The goal is to help at-risk youth make positive choices and live meaningful lives through the implementation of research-based practices in the school environment,” said Pines School social worker Lisa Vojtech. The project is funded through the Game On program put on by Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK). Pines School is one of 14 grant recipients in Minnesota and one of around 500 schools nationwide. Through the program, AFHK provides schools with technical support to activate their grants, assistance with developing their school health teams and assessing their school health environment, as well as other tools and resources. The grants range from $500-$2,500; most schools receive $1,000 (including the Pines School). In order to receive the grant, schools must demonstrate initiatives in physical activity and nutrition. Saputo Inc. provides the funding for the grants. “With Saputo’s support, we are able to provide much-needed resources that will help create healthier schools where kids are gaining lifelong healthy habits and are better prepared to learn,” said Rob Bisceglie, CEO of Action for Healthy Kids. “These grants help schools build programs that will impact students well beyond this school year, and we are excited about embarking on this long-term partnership with Saputo.” Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present. When someone is mindful, they observe their thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judgment. Instead of letting life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and enjoying the experience. “It is about centering yourself, being present in the here and now, decreasing

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your anxiety and stress and learning to focus,” Vojtech said. “There is so much research out there now about mindfulness for at-risk youth and what that can do for not only their performance in school, but also their home life, their communities and their futures.” The Mindfulness Project is being piloted at the Pines School Day Program. One aspect of the program is Yoga Calm. As a certified Yoga Calm instructor, Vojtech will lead yoga for students once a week in their Social Skills class. “It help them focus, relax, relieve stress and gets them ready to learn,” she said. The students also do mindfulnessbased stress reduction during class including breath awareness and meditation as well as brain breaks, which get the students up and moving near their desk. “Research shows they (brain breaks) improve cognitive functioning, on-task behaviors, classroom management, engaging learning styles and promotes selfesteem,” Vojtech explained. “It is making them feel better about

themselves and feel like they are empowered to be and do anything that they want to be.” Pines School is also partnering with the University of Minnesota Extension Office to provide nutrition education to students through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. A registered dietician will visit classes for five weeks to teach students about fats, nutrients, sugar, calories, healthier alternatives to fast food restaurants, increasing activity and portion size. Another aspect of the program allows students to begin their day with a graband-go breakfast as well as a morning meeting called “Circle of Power and Respect.” The purpose of the meeting is to build community and trust, promote positive relationships, readiness to learn and provide structure to the day. The whole idea is to develop a morning routine that sets the stage for the day with nourishment for the mind and body. “A lot of our kids, especially atrisk youth, have a lot of anxiety and

stressors in their lives and they just need to learn to slow down, take a deep breath and learn to control the things they can control. They don't get the opportunities to do this at home, so we have a very important platform here to help them do it at school,” Vojtech said. “What they have right now is not working, so they need something different. This is research-based, and it is proven to be a highly effective practice, especially for youth and children at risk.” In the future, Vojtech said she hopes the program can expand to the Alternative Learning Center and eventually to the entire district. Vojtech added she would also like to have more community partners in the project. If you are interested in being a community partner, contact Vojtech at 763-278-4010. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to the 6300 block of West Shadow Lake Drive on a vandalism report at 7:27 a.m. Oct. 21. Unknown suspect(s) damaged two recycling cans and egged a driveway at an unknown time. • An officer responded to the 7600 block of Lake Drive on a theft report at 3:34 p.m. Oct. 21. Unknown suspect(s) pumped $16.01 in gas and left without paying. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 900 block of Main Street at 12:28 a.m. Oct. 22. The 47-yearold female driver from Inver Grove Heights was arrested for third-degree DWI and speeding. The female was transported to the Anoka County for booking. • An officer responded to the 100 block of Palomino Lane on a vandalism report at 6:09 p.m. Oct. 22. Unknown suspect(s) slashed tires on a vehicle parked on the street at an unknown time. • Officers responded to the 7000 block of Lake Drive on a report of an assault in progress at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 22. A 26-year-old male from Forest Lake was arrested for fifth-degree assault. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers were dispatched to a minor property damage accident that occurred at Lake Drive and Hodgson Road at 8:50 p.m. Oct. 22. There was minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries were reported. • An officer responded to the 7500 block of Lake Drive on a theft report at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 23. The suspect pumped $15.41 in gas and left without paying. • Officers responded to the 7200 block of Meadow Court on a report of a domestic situation at 6:07 a.m. Oct.23. A 20-year-old male from Lino Lakes and a 25-year-old female from Lino Lakes were arrested for domestic assault.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 7800 block of Main Street at 10:53 p.m. Oct. 23. The 20-yearold female from Blaine was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI, speeding and an expired driver’s license. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer took a report of vandalism that occurred in the 6500 block of Ware Road at 9:21 a.m. Oct. 24. Unknown suspect(s) threw eggs on the siding of a home during the night hours. • Officers responded to the 1300 block of Pheasant Hills Drive on a report of illegal dumping at 5:50 p.m. Oct. 24. After further investigation, a 23-year-old male from Lino Lakes was cited for littering. • Officers responded to the 6800 block of Lake Drive on a report of a property damage hit-and-run accident at 10:18 p.m. Oct. 24. Unknown suspect(s) struck a vehicle in a parking lot in the evening hours, causing moderate damage. The case is currently under investigation. • Officers responded to the 7500 block of Lake Drive to an assault in progress at 11:41 p.m. Oct. 24. An 18-yearold male from Circle Pines was cited for disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer responded to the 7500 block of Jeanne Drive on a theft report at 5:05 p.m. Oct. 25. Unknown suspect(s) stole gas from a pickup at an unknown time. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a bicycle for no bicycle lighting in the 20 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Oct. 23. The male provided a false name and was found to have an Anoka County warrant. The male was arrested and transported to jail and held in custody for gross

misdemeanor false information. • Police were dispatched on a person found who wasn't breathing in Lexington Oct. 21. Police determined the person was dead on arrival. The scene was turned over to the medical examiner. • Officers received a phone call regarding a car that was keyed at McDonald's in Circle Pines Oct. 21. There are no known suspects at this time. • Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane Oct. 20 in Lexington after a party reported receiving suspicious text messages. The police will conduct extra patrols in the area. • Officers received information of a hit-and-run that resulted from a road rage incident on Main Street/ Centerville Road Oct. 20 in Centerville. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, but were unable to do so. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic/equipment violation in the 7000 block of Centerville Road Oct. 24 in Centerville. The driver was subsequently cited for no proof of insurance and was released from the scene. • Officers spoke with a driver of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Twilite Terrace Oct. 20 in Circle Pines. The driver was issued a citation for a revoked license. • Officers responded to the 9000 block of Griggs Ave in Lexington Oct. 24 regarding a crash that occurred. The driver left the scene after hitting a tree. The driver was located and had no apparent injuries. The driver towed his own vehicle. • Officers responded to Great Clips in Lexington Oct. 25 regarding a property damage hit-and-run. The hitand-run aspect was unfounded, as there appeared to be a miscommunication between the drivers.

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Centerville, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the polling locations listed below 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. The City of Centerville’s polling location, voting hours are as follows: St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. CITY OF CENTERVILLE OFFICES • Mayor • City Council Member, 2 seats Precinct Name Voting Location Centerville P-1 St. Genevieve Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 25 and November 1, 2016.

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CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; September 19, 2016. 1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Culp, Burns, and ex-officio Dietz. Member Timm arrived at 6:36 p.m. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda with one change. Item 10.02 Approval of Bid Package moved up in agenda to follow 8.0 Consent Items. 4.0 RECOGNITIONS Students from the Pines School were being recognized for their work on an anti-bullying public service announcement they produced during the 2014-15 school year. Not only did they win a first place honor, they were also awarded the “Silver Telly” award which is reserved for the “Best of the Best”. 5.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 6.0 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz reported that

a summer post-election survey was completed this summer. Results of the survey will be shared at the October 1 Work Study Session if they are ready. Superintendent Dietz gave an update on the Strategic Planning process, upcoming district staff and parent presentations, and reported on the first week of school. 7.0 BOARDBOOK PRESENTATION Executive Director of Business Services Brady Hoffman gave a brief presentation on BoardBook which is an online service that streamlines the board agenda and packet preparation process, helping to improve the effectiveness of board meetings and making meeting preparation simple. No School Board action was required. 8.0 CONSENT ITEMS 8.01 Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2016. 8.02 Approval of Monthly Bills: $10,218,168.92. 8.03 Payroll Total to be Ratified: $846,694.79. 8.04 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 8.05 Field Trips. 8.06 Bids. 8.07 Gifts to the District. 8.08 St. Genevieve’s Use Agreement for Centerville Elementary. 8.09 Dues and Memberships. 8.10 Youth Services Officer Contract Agreement – City of Blaine for Youth Services Officer at Centennial High School. Motion by Burns, seconded by Timm to approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.02 Approval of Bid Package #27, East High School Equipment - On September 6, 2016 the district opened bid package #27 for the High School East Building Mechanical Equipment. A copy of the bid tab, recommendation from Nexus and the Executive . Director of Business Services recommendation were included in the school board packet. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended the award of the bid for the equipment as per the attached letter from Nexus. Motion by Timm, seconded by Culp to award the bid for the equipment as outlined in the letter from Nexus to the apparent low bidders. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.0 CURRICULUM 9.01 MCA, MMR, ACT and AP Results - Mr. Scott Johnson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, provided an overview of 2016 MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment), 2016 MMR (Multiple Measure Rating) results, 2016 ACT (American College Testing) results, and 2016 AP (Advanced Placement) results. Included in his report, Mr. Johnson discussed the structure and purpose of these assessments along with the results for Centennial School District students who participated in these exams. No School Board action was required. 10.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.01 Proposed Payable Property Tax Levy – We have provided you with the Centennial School District #12 proposed 2016 payable 2017 property tax levy. These estimates will continue to change as the Long-term Facilities Maintenance, lease levy, enrollment, and estimated ADM are finalized. The administrative recommendation is to certify the maximum preliminary levy allowable by the state. The board action would be to establish the preliminary 2016 Payable 2017 levy using the maximum levy allowable. The final levy can be adjusted down, it cannot be adjusted up. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended adoption of the preliminary levy using the maximum amounts permitted by the state. Motion by Lodico, seconded by Burns to adopt the preliminary levy using the maximum amounts permitted by the state. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.03 Approval of Turf & Learning Commons Fee Schedules – Included in board packets were the proposed rental fees for 2016-17 and 2017-18 for the stadium, turf practice field and the Learning Commons. The Director of Community Education recommended approval of the rental fees as detailed in the enclosure. Motion by Guthmueller, seconded by Culp to approve the proposed rental fees for 2016-17 and 2017-18 for the stadium, turf practice field and the Learning Commons. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.04 Medical Insurance Recommendation – The Health Insurance Committee met on September 14, 2016 to review the medical insurance proposals received and review funding levels for the plan year beginning on January 1, 2017. The rates provided to you, which are a 5.7% increase, are the recommendation of the committee. Motion by Culp, seconded by Timm to accept the recommendation of the Health Insurance Committee to increase insurance rates by 5.7% beginning January 1, 2017. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 11.0 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 11.01 Review of Policies: Second Reading – The memorandum included in board packets outlines the second reading of policies previously adopted which now need to be revised. MSBA redline changes have been made to the policies. In addition, there are two new policies that need to be adopted. The Superintendent of Schools recommended adoption of the revised policies and the two new policies. Motion by Guthmueller, seconded by Burns to adopt the revised policies and the two new policies. 12.0 COMMUNICATION 12.01 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 12.02 Schools for Equity in Education. 12.03 CAEF. 12.04 MSBA. 13.0 INFORMATION ITEMS 13.01 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 13.02 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members.14.0 ADJOURN at 7:43 p.m. Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 1, 2016.

Around 3:30 a.m. Oct. 26, a 19-year-old male from Circle Pines was brought to Unity Hospital in Fridley with a gunshot wound to the chest. The male was brought to the hospital by a juvenile female from Blaine. Detectives were advised that the gunshot happened during an alleged attempted purchase of a “small amount of marijuana” in Spring Lake Park. The suspected shooter was known to an acquaintance of the victim and was fully identified by detectives. The suspect was located in his residence and was taken into custody around 5:30 a.m. by the Anoka County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. The suspect is identified as Johnell Edward Stamply, 20, of Spring Lake Park. Stamply has been arrested, but had not been charged as of press time. He remains in custody at the Anoka County Jail. The name of the victim is being withheld at this time pending the notification of his family. According to authorities, the victim is expected to survive his injuries.

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A group of history buffs join host Vicki Wendell of the Anoka County Historical Society for a tour of St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Centerville on Oct. 19. The tour featured stories about ancestors from the area and shared information about how our culture’s view of death has transitioned throughout the years.

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Every few years, stories about Louis Wenks’ grave resurface, much to Vickie Wendell’s chagrin. The iron railings visible in the photo remain from a cage built over the grave years ago to keep Wenks from “escaping.”

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CENTERVILLE — The Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) hosted a tour of the St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 19. ACHS staff member Vicki Wendell led the tour with a bounty of historically relevant informa-

tion regarding ancestors of local residents buried in the cemetery. “A lot of people think cemeteries are spooky, creepy places,” Wendell noted. “Not at all. They contain beautiful art and interesting historical things to learn from them.” Wendell began the tour talking about a consoli-

dation of local cemeteries that resulted in St. Genevieve. A lot of the gravestones within the cemetery display French names. “I should probably apologize for this right up front,” Wendell said, “my background is German, so when I see letters in a name I pronounce them, and I know that’s not how French works. So I

apologize.” Members of the tour group laughed in response. As the evening grew darker, Wendell led the group of over a dozen adults to numerous gravesites marked by small tea lights in white paper bags. She pointed out the art and creativity used by families on their loved ones’ gravestones. One gravestone was fabricated from concrete by the family members themselves instead of ordering it from a funeral parlor. She illustrated the gradual changes from how death was handled from the 1800s and how our culture deals with death now. When a family member died, they were typically laid out in the family’s home parlor until the advent of funeral parlors, when the view of death as a common occurrence transitioned to a culture that began to distance itself from death as much as possible. When the group ap-

proached a gravesite with a rectangular iron pipe surrounding it, Wendell stated that stories abound regarding that particular grave. It contains the body of a 16-year-old boy, Louis Wenk, who died of consumption, but somehow rumors circulated later that he was a witch and the piping was part of a now-gone barred contraption to keep his body in the grave. Wendell, a historian, doesn’t buy those rumors, of course, and gets upset when she hears such claims about the grave. “It just drives me crazy when I hear somebody at Halloween — especially when a news channel comes out and they’ll do a thing on this — about every four years it will come up. It just drives me crazy, so then I’ll email off all the accurate information to them,” she said in humorous frustration as the group laughed. Walking with the group were Laurie and Craig Carlson, longtime

residents of White Bear Township. Craig’s family has been in the area for generations, and his great-great-grandmother, Marguerite Perreault, was buried in the St. Genevieve Cemetery after her death following an accident where she was thrown from a horse. Craig himself grew up a few miles from the cemetery off of Centerville Road. “All my relatives are from the area on both sides of my family. My mom and my dad both grew up here,” he said. Craig’s grandparents from the other side of his family owned a farm off of I-35E as well. “Taking it a step even further,” Craig said, “my dad used to dig the graves here. He was a caretaker.” Though the Carlsons have been on multiple cemetery tours in the county and other events the ACHS has hosted, they can’t get enough. “We just love history,” noted Laurie. For a complete calendar of events hosted by ACHS visit www. anokacountyhistory.org.

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