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Power of Centennial allocates four grants BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
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This Halloween there were 102 one-of-a-kind pumpkins displayed outside of the Furchners home on Arrowhead Drive near Shenandoah Park in Lino Lakes.
Pumpkin mania a family affair back for over 40 years. Since 2014, Lino Lakes residents have likely seen carved pumpkins on display in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive near Shenandoah Park. This year, there were 102 oneof-a-kind jack-o’-lanterns.
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — What originally started out as a ploy to attract more trick-or-treaters has now grown into a family tradition that stretches
“It honors my parents,” said Ami Furchner, who took over the tradition back in 2001 with her own family—husband Jason, son Brayden and daughter Josie. “Everything that my parents and grandparents
did was always about the kids and that's really what this is. They can come and have fun.” Furchner grew up in Gladstone, Michigan. Because many of her
At its semiannual meeting, the Power of Centennial (POC), a subcommittee of the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF,) met Oct. 30 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Circle Pines to select the cause members would fund. Instead of selecting the top one or two causes to fund, POC agreed to fund all four options in the amount of $1,430. “Our goal is to provide increased educational opportunities for students in our district, both inside and outside of the schools,” said CAEF President Jan Kreminski. “POC was an idea that was put into action by volunteers in 2014 to generate interest and smalldonor support in the CAEF.” POC meets twice a year to vote on where it would like its dollars to go within the community. Members meet in November and May and commit to giving $50 at each meeting. All of the dollars raised are given as grants meant to support education in the Centennial area. The group has around 40 members. Since POC's inception, the group has allocated approximately $12,000 (not including this year's grants). Option 1 was for flexible seating for Katie Guthmueller's fi rst-grade classroom at Centennial Elementary (CTE) in the amount of $500. Guthmueller said, “Flexible seating helps students focus and helps increase their academic performance.” Option 2 was for a Special Education Family Fun Day at the YMCA in Lino
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Desire for adventure leads to military career BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
Abby White's desire for adventure and traveling and her drive to develop her nursing career led her to join the military. “I wanted to support the USA, too,” White explained. White is the daughter of Jim and Lisa Burrows, of Lino Lakes, and graduated from Forest Lake Area High School in 1999. While attending nursing school at the
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Xcel Energy debuts new training facility BY SARAH KNIEFF CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A new headquarters just opened up for superheros in training, the only difference is that these evil stopping heroes don’t wear capes. Only flame retardant suits and hard hats allowed. Xcel Energy held a grand opening for its new Training Town in Hugo Wednesday, Oct. 17. Xcel operates more than 10,000 miles of pipelines and has over 400,000 customers of natural gas in Minnesota alone. This comes with a need for a training facility to further educate employees on how to handle time sensitive scenarios. The complex was built to represent a small scale community and is for Xcel Energy’s operation employes from eight different states, as well as local responders and firefighters. Here the crew has the opportunity to simulate mock emergency gas leak drills for 42 different kinds of natural gases. The regional emergency responders that attended the event included: the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and the Hugo, White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and Lino Lakes Fire Departments. Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt, Xcel Energy Director of Gas Emergency Response Kevin Joyce, Xcel Energy Executive Vice President and Group President of Operations Kent Larson and Xcel Energy Senior Vice President of Gas Luke Litteken were all keynote speakers. “At Xcel Energy safety is our top priority, there is no question about that,” insisted Larson. He continued, “You have to have people who know how to use the system . . . if you had a choice between a safe pilot or a safe plane, you would take the safe pilot because they would always figure it out. In our case we want both and we have both. I have a lot of confidence in our system and our employees to respond.” “[Xcel Energy’s] focus on safely is second to none,” boasted Weidt. Litteken stated , “The facility is really a culmination of the industry benchmarking, peer reviews and vision we have here at Xcel Energy for improving public safety, our ability to respond to emergencies and the way we operate our system.” The attendees watched as first responders and employees suited up and played out a dangerous situation involving gases seeping into citizens’ homes. Many onlookers were surprised as to how quickly the crew stepped into action, evacuated all the homeowners and resolved the situation. “I feel safe knowing this well trained team is around when I will need them the most,” a citizen expressed.
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Xcel Energy’s emergency responders decide how to handle a mock gas leak during the grand opening of its new facility in Hugo on Oct. 17.
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o you think you're special? The answer to that question — based on variables like genetic heritage, family of origin and life experiences — strongly points to the conclusion that yes, we are all indeed unique in some way. During a recent phone conversation with my father I was reminded that my nephew Josiah, who is currently serving overseas in the Army and was quoted in an October article in “Stars and Stripes,” shares his name with an ancestor who fought at the battle of Bunker Hill during the Revolutionary War. My father, who enlisted in the Army during WWII at the age of 17 and was stationed at MacArthur’s headquarAngle of ters in Japan following the war, View expressed pride at this extended family lineage of military service. Paul Dols I’m not exactly sure how we got on the topic, but I recall sharing with a coworker the fact about the ancestor on my mother’s side of the family tree who fought at the battle of Bunker Hill. He politely listened and then shared that his wife (who was originally from the east coast) could trace her ancestry back to the family that owned the land where the historic battle took place. Similarly, a former editor responded to a column I wrote after being inspired by “Mayflower: A Story of Community, Courage, and War” by Nathaniel Philbrick. I had read the book with heightened interest because I was curious to see if any of my ancestral connections to the pilgrims were noted. I also found the book to be fascinating because it described a much more vivid reality than the accepted mythology many of us learned in grade school — including the complex relationship the Pilgrims had with the Native Americans. According to Philbrick, the Pilgrims likely would have perished during the first winter without the assistance of Massasoit, the leader of the Wampanoag tribe. After expressing her interest in the column, the former editor shared that she also had an ancestral connection to this time in history and was a direct descendant of Massasoit. At the time I thought, wow, what a small world, while any notions of exclusivity concerning my family heritage were put into perspective. Years before the emergence of services like ancestry.com my father conducted extensive research into our family’s history, tracing the roots back to Gundrada, the daughter of William the Conqueror. I shared this bit of trivia with a friend and he said that his family could also trace their roots back to William the Conqueror. Apparently William was prolific, because a significant segment of the population with family origins back in England are his descendants. Searching back into family history, I suspect most of us hope to find inspirational, heroic and influential figures, but the real findings turn out to be more nuanced — and human. As a checkered example, the name of Benedict Arnold makes an appearance on a side branch of my family’s ancestor chart. Regardless of our origins, I believe that one of the most defining and unifying factors that every human being alive on the planet shares is that we are all descended from survivors, many of whom overcame significant adversity. While we certainly face many challenges in present day life, the reality is that we probably have access to opportunities far beyond what our ancestors might even have imagined. I sometimes struggle to remain optimistic about the future, but think we still have a lot to be thankful for and believe we can gather some positive reassurance from the unique contributions and perseverance of those who came before us — from royalty to laborers and everyone in between. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.
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t can be hard trying to tell your doctor why you feel so sick or injured. We’ve all had those trying times as a patient whether it be the clinic or the ER, trying to express to the doctor how we feel. When it comes to the illness or injury, it’s hard to discern what the physician needs to know and what they do not. It’s easy to leave out critical details. That’s why we’ve Movers & come up with helpful tips that Shakers can make all the difference when Carolyn McClain trying to accurately communicate h how you’re ’ feeling to your doctor so you can get the right treatment fast. We all know the ABCs. Here’s how some of those letters are more important than others when it comes to describing your symptoms to your doctor. We’d like you to skip through the first part of the song and navigate your way to O. ….O, P, Q, R, S and T. These six letters can be very helpful in defining your signs and symptoms to your health care provider. • O: Onset — What were you doing when your pain or symptom started? • P: Provocation — What provokes it or makes it better or
“We all know the ABCs. Here’s how some of those letters are more important than others when it comes to describing your symptoms to your doctor.” worse? • Q: Quality of pain — How do you describe the pain? • R: Radiation — Does the pain move anywhere or have other associated areas of pain? • S: Severity –How severe to you classify your pain. • T: Timing — When did it start, how long has the condition been going on, has it happened before and how has it changed? These six letters can help walk us through what doctors will need to know when understanding symptoms. Remembering these six letters and jotting down your thoughts can be very helpful to your provider as they are assessing you. It is also important to recognize that providers are not always speaking the same language as their patients. I recall asking a patient if he’d ever had any problems with his heart or other vessels? The patient replied, “Nope, my vessels are perfect.” It was later discovered during his exam, that he had a previous coronary artery bypass. When I questioned him about it he said, “Like, I said,
my vessels are perfect.” As providers, it is important we know as much of this information ahead of time. Understanding cultural differences among patients is also critical. As an example when a provider asks, “Do you have a headache?” Some patients in certain cultures may answer the question “yes” if they have ever had a headache. That’s why it’s important to be very direct with some of the initial questions “Do you have a headache now?” I also believe family members of patients can be a very helpful resource when it comes to covering events related to the pain or symptom, past history and other relevant notes. Often patients are stressed, anxious and in pain and making recalling details difficult. Having family in the room can be very help and take some of the stress off of the patient themselves. If you’re interested in talking with one of the physicians at The Urgency Room about more ways to prepare yourself when visiting the doctor please contact us right away. We would love to share additional experiences our doctors have encountered and other tips for patients to make sure they feel prepared when visiting the doctor. Dr. Carolyn McClain is medical director of The Urgency Room. www.urgencyroom.com
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Growing great garlic
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s fall approaches, it’s time to clean up the garden and consider planting garlic for next year’s harvest. With a small amount of effort, you can grow great garlic right here in Anoka County that meets all your culinary needs. Growing great garlic starts with variety selection. You can ďŹ nd many options at garden centers, in seed catalogs and at local garlic festivals. Avoid selecting garlic found in grocery stores as it is most likely a variety suited for California climates. The garlic that performs well here is the hard neck type. A friend recommends Music (mild, rich avor) and German Extra Hardy (strong avor, great roasted). I have had good results with DeerďŹ eld Purple (mild, rich avor) and Duganski (big, bold avor). Garlic prefers well drained soils rich in organic matter with a pH between 6-7. A soil test to determine your soil pH is available from the University of Minnesota for a $17 fee. See http://
soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden for more information. Planting site preparation starts in September with weed removal and the addition of compost or well-rotted manure to the soil. In October, plant your garlic one to two weeks after the ďŹ rst killing frost but before the ground freezes. Separate the Gardener’s individual cloves from garlic bulb a day or Grapevine the two before you plant. Dave Haupert The largest cloves tend to produce the largest garlic bulbs. Plant the cloves in a double row 6" apart along the edge of the garden. This makes weeding and watering easier. For multiple rows, allow 30 inches between the set of double rows. The clove is planted with the base two
“With a small amount of effort, you can grow great garlic right here in Anoka County that meets all your culinary needs.â€? to three inches deep with the pointed end facing up. To grow larger bulbs, plant each clove 5-6 inches apart. Watering at this point will help the cloves form roots and improve next year’s performance. As the ground freezes, add about 4 inches of winter mulch. A mulch of straw or dry leaves helps protect the planting from the freeze/ thaw cycles of winter. Once spring arrives, remove the mulch to allow the soil to warm. As shoots emerge, add a high nitrogen fertilizer and return the mulch to preserve moisture and reduce weeds. Avoid fertilizing after the ďŹ rst week in May or bulb formation can be delayed. Keep the bed weed free and watered as your plants grow. The ower spike of the garlic ap-
pears in mid to late June and is known as a scape. Once the scape starts to curl, remove it so the growth energy is directed into garlic bulb formation. Scapes are delicious and are similar to a mild garlic chive. They can be used fresh (pesto is delicious) or dried for later use. In early July it is harvest time. Once half of the leaves on the plant have turned yellow/brown, harvest by loosening the soil with a garden fork and remove the plant. Allow the bulbs to dry in a shaded, well ventilated space with the leaves still attached. Save some bulbs for next fall’s planting and enjoy the rest. Bon appÊtit! Dave Haupert is an Extension Master Gardener Intern in Anoka County.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Crest View celebrates l b ffall ll with h open h houses
Crest View Senior Community will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Crest View
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Senior St. S i Community C i is i located l d at 12016 Ulysses l S NE, Blaine. There will be a free drawing to win a Crest View experience, including an overnight stay in guest accommodations, meals and access to campus activities and amenities. Winners will be notified by email, mail or phone. You do not need to be present to win. Age requirements apply.
Veterans appreciation
The recent Supreme Court confirmation was not a trial to prove guilt. It was to discover information about a man who could be on our highest court for 30 years or more, to see if he was qualified. What he was accused of was not immaturity, but sexual assault. As far as the damaged moral principles of “our once-decent society,� one does not have to look any further than our president, the man who on tape laughs and brags about sexually assaulting women, and the so-called religious right ignoring him for their own purposes. I would like to thank the man trying to drain the swamp — Robert Mueller. George Papadopoulos – Guilty Paul Manafort - Guilty Rick Gates – Guilty Richard Pinedo – Guilty Michael Cohen – Guilty Michael Flynn – Guilty
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11, all veterans (active or retired) will receive a free quarter-pound burger at American Legion Post 566 in Lino Lakes. At 1 p.m. there will be a special memorial for Thomas Potthoff, a 1965 Centennial High School graduate who was killed in action in 1967. Post 566 is located at 7731 Lake Drive.
Customer appreciation Bingo
The Lexington Fire Relief Association will sponsor customer appreciation bingo from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Cowboy's Saloon, 3801 Restwood Road, Lexington. There will be 13 games,
St. Mark Lutheran Church will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The event will feature various crafters, a bake sale, cakewalk and lunch. St. Mark Lutheran Church is located at 1 North Road, Circle Pines.
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Search for Mrs. Anoka County announced
Applications are now being accepted for the title of Mrs. Anoka County. Mrs. Anoka County will have the honor of representing the area at the Mrs. Minnesota International pageant held in Minneapolis on March 22 and 23. If selected as Mrs. Minnesota International, she will receive a prize package and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2019 Mrs. International Pageant on July 15 and16, in Charleston, West Virginia. Each contestant competes in interview, evening gown and fitness wear (there is no swimsuit competition). The contestant will select a platform of her choice that she will spend the year promoting. Married women can apply online by Nov. 26 at www.mrsminnesota.com or email the state director at mnintlpagenats@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.mrsinternational.com
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Overcoming difficulties
Strategies for coping with difficult times will be shared at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Lifetree CafĂŠ. The program titled “Bouncing Back: Turning Disasters into
Opportunities,â€? features a screening of the awardwinning short film “Dancing Outside the Box.â€? The film features Ray Leight, whose near-fatal motorcycle accident left him permanently in a wheelchair. Participants will explore how to overcome the challenges in their lives by applying the principles Leight has learned. Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree CafĂŠ is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com.
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QUAD AREA EVENTS LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: RAPTORS
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Bring a lunch, hear a presentation about local natural history and stroll the trails. Ages 50+. Free; no registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com
CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY BAND FALL CONCERT
When: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Where: Centennial Performing Arts Center, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines Details: Free symphonic wind concert under the direction of Barry Zumwalde. Variety of music from classical to seasonal. All are welcome. Contact: centennial communityband.org
HARD WATER ICE FISHING EXPO
When: Nov. 16-18 Where: Sport Expo Center, 1700 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Instructional seminars, product demonstrations, kids fishing pond, celebrity anglers. Contact: www.nsc sports.org
DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION
When: 3-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 Where: Northtown Library, Blaine Details: Celebrate 60 years of the Anoka County Libraries by sharing library stories in the recording booth, solving puzzles in a special escape room, winning various types of swag in a giveaway, experiencing the poetry of the Library’s own Poet Laureate Michael Kleber-Diggs and having a piece of cake. All ages.
Contact: anokacounty library.org
LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 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
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS’
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 11 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players Theatre’s updated take on “The Servant of Two Masters” tells the tale of Francis Henshall as he juggles multiple bosses in 1960s England. Tickets $20; preview tickets $15. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.org
FLAPF MEETING
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake St. S. Details: Carrin Mahmood will discuss the recently opened St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo, homelessness and the resources provided by the St. Andrew’s Resource Center. Contact: 651-982-8350
SENIOR SAMPLE EVENT: STRETCH AND STRIDE
When: Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Road N, Forest Lake
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Details: Try activities and meet new people by participating in pickle ball, TaiChi, beanbag toss and walking track. Door prizes. Contact: 651-259-2133
SHOREVIEW GARDEN CLUB
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Hennepin County Master Gardener Larry Cipolla will speak on Hydroponic Gardening. Contact: 651-484-4341
MANIPULATING THE RIGHT TO VOTE
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 Details: Free public forum featuring retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson on the topics of redistricting, gerrymandering, voter ID and more. Contact: lwvmn.org
STILLWATER LADIES NIGHT OUT
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: 100 Main St., Stillwater Details: Downtown shops offer discounts, drink specials, food samples, fashion tips and decorating ideas, followed by drawing at 8:30 p.m. Contact: 651-342-1386 or mainstreetstillwater iba.com
LINKEDIN FOR JOB SEARCH
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to navigate, draft your profi le, showcase your expertise, look for jobs, build and use a network in this workshop. Registration required. Contact:https://bit. ly/2yAy8dk
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS & NEWS LITERACY
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: WBLUMC’s social justice group welcomes Duchess Harris. Professor Harris will speak on freedom of the press and news literacy. Free community event. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org
WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY CRAFT SHOW
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: Annual craft show featuring handmade items, holiday decorations and much more. All proceeds support Auxiliary programs. Contact: 651-429-0487
WATERS EDGE CRAFT SALE
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Waters Edge Community Center, 15290 Farnham Ave. N. Hugo Details: Items on display by local crafters.
ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTIES
When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: 3-course coffee party and tour of five historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required. Contact: 651-433-5054; gammelgardenmuseum. org
GOOD LIFE SENIOR LIVING THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE & OPEN HOUSE
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Good Life Senior Living, 5260 127th St. N., Hugo Details: Bring in non-perishable food items for local food shelves.
Contact: 651-426-1335 or goodlifesl.com
FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS: GENEALOGY 101
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Local genealogist Sherri Marier will provide hands-on navigation and tips using the library version of Ancestry.com and other online genealogy tools. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events
MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: White Bear VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Celebrate the Marines with birthday cake. Contact: 651-426-4944
WARDEN’S HOUSE TRUNK SHOWS
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 10 & 17 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: See seldom displayed dresses and accessories of the 1920s, 30s, & 40s. Admission $5; WCHS members free. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org
AUTHOR VISIT: CAROLYN PORTER
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Free reading by White Bear author of “Marcel’s Letters,” a 2018 finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards. Books available for signing. Hosted by the AAUW. Contact: 651-770-1730
AUTHOR VISIT
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. County Road E. Details: Nancy Koester will discuss her Minnesota award-winning book “Harriet Beecher Stowe: a Spiritual Biography” with emphasis on Stowe’s education, teaching and writing. Sponsored by AAUW NE Metro; free and open to the public. Contact: 651-765-4990
BASIC MICROSOFT WORD
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Ken Noyes leads introductory course on Microsoft Word, good for beginners or those needing a refresher. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events
QPR CLASS
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Learn the three steps to prevent suicide - Question, Persuade & Refer. Like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis. Free and open to anyone 16 and older. Contact: 651-645-2948 ext. 114 or namimn.org
EDUCATION IN SOCIETY WITH CENTER OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Education in Society speaker series
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When: 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Children in grades 2-5 will learn sequencing (an important part of coding) while teaching Bee-Bots (robotic bees) to run obstacle courses. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events
CHRISTMAS AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 & 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. WHERE: Downtown White Bear 18; Preview Gala 6:30-9 Lake CONTACT: www.downtown p.m. Fri, Nov. 16 whitebearlake.com Where: Washington DETAILS: Shop early at local County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater the boutique for a unique idents. Registration Details: Historic site with Dr. Mitch Pearlselection of unique cloth- decorated for the holistein, founder and senior required. ing, jewelry and gift Contact: 651-490-4750 days. Live music, open fellow at the Center of or shoreviewcommunity items. Home Tour tickets tea room, vendors and the American Experi$35; Lunch $25. center.com guided tours. Photos ment, on the topic “Why Contact: 651-484-8585 with Santa 10-4 p.m. Do American Students or northoakschaguild1. Contact: 651-275-7075 Do So Poorly in Interna- SPRUCE TOP org or co.washington.mn.us tional Comparisons?” WORKSHOP Free and open to the When: 5-8 p.m. Thurspublic. day, Nov. 15 LET’S MAKE STUFF! FOREST LAKE HOLIDAY Contact: 651-772-2777 FELT TREES CRAFT & GIFT SHOW Where: Lebens Floral or libertyclassical and Garden Center, 16155 When: 2-3:30 p.m. FriWhen: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. academy.org/education Forest Blvd. N., Hugo day, Nov. 16 Nov. 17 & 18 -in-society-featuringDetails: Materials proWhere: Hardwood Where: Forest Lake mitch-pearlstein vided for a DIY spruce Creek Library, 19955 Area High School, 6101 top and evergreen pot to Forest Road N., Forest Scandia Trail N. make a front entry fesLake Details: Crafters, ven‘BEYOND tive. Registration $50. Details: Creative class dors, food and music. POLARIZATION: Contact: 651-488-6707 for adults every third Contact: 715-557-1785 BRIDGING THE RED/ Friday of the month. or rsgdevelopment.com BLUE DIVIDE IN COMMUNITIES’ Materials provided. RegLUTFISK AND istration required. MEATBALL DINNER When: 11:30 a.m.-1 SAL OMELET Contact: 651-275-7300 BREAKFAST p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 When: Thursday Nov. or washcolib.org/events Where: Lake Elmo Inn 15, multiple serving When: 9 a.m.-noon Event Center, 3712 Laytimes Sunday, Nov. 18 ton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Where: GammelgarWhere: Hugo AmerDIVE-IN MOVIE Details: Hear from den Museum, 20880 Olinican Legion, 5383 140th When: 7 p.m. Friday, Bill Doherty, co-founder da Trail N., Scandia St. Nov. 16 of Better Angels, about Details: Traditional Details: $7 for a 3-egg Where: Shoreview how people with very Swedish Smorgasbord Community Center, 4580 omelet. $4 for French different viewpoints can served at Elim Lutheran Victoria St. N. Toast. Extra items at come to understand one Church, sale at the Gamaffordable prices. Details: Families can another beyond stereomelgarden Butik. Contact: 651-255-1432 watch a movie at the types and find common Contact: 651-433-5053 Tropics Indoor Waterground. $20 online in or gammelgarden park. Receive a glow CHEESE AND advance. museum.org stick with a food donaCHOCOLATE WEEKEND Contact: scv tion. No registration When: Noon-5 p.m. foundation.org/newsrequired; call for movie Saturday, Nov. 17 and AMERICAN LEGION events/conversationstitle. SPAGHETTI DINNER Sunday, Nov. 18 of-the-valley/ Contact: 651-490-4750 Where: Five wineries When: 5:30-7 p.m. or shoreviewcommunity throughout the St. Croix Thursday, Nov. 15 center.com Valley Where: Hugo AmerGREATER ST. PAUL Details: Enjoy samican Legion, 5383 PRAYER BREAKFAST pling local cheeses and 140th St. When: 7-8:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS wonderful chocolates at Details: All you can TOUR OF HOMES Thursday, Nov. 15 participating wineries. AND CRAFT SALE Where: InterContinen- eat spaghetti, salad & Contact: 3riverswine rolls; $8 for adults, $4 for tal St. Paul Riverfront When: Friday, Nov. 16 Hotel, 11 Kellogg Blvd. E. children. through Sunday, Nov. 18 trail.com Contact: 651-255-1432 Details: Guest speakWhere: Hudson House ers John Turnipseed and Grand Hotel, 1616 Crest DERBY NIGHT Dr. Tom Blee. Purchase View Drive, Hudson, HOME FOR THE AT THE MUSEUM tickets online. Wisconsin When: 6-9:30 p.m. SatHOLIDAY HOME TOUR, Contact: stpaulprayer BOUTIQUE, LUNCHEON Details: Tour private- urday, Nov. 17 ly-owned homes and the breakfast.com Where: North Star & GALA Octagon House decoMuseum of Boy Scouting When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rated for the holidays and Girl Scouting, 2640 Friday, Nov. 16; 9 a.m.-3 PUMPKIN PIE & BINGO 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday E. 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LIFE REINVENTED, PART I & II
When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Career assessment workshop taught by Job Service to help participants find the right carer and get into their field of choice. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events
SING PLAY LEARN WITH MACPHAIL
When: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Kids birth-5 can experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness through hands-on musical play activities. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events
THANKSGIVING WEEK COMEDY SHOW
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Where: Running Aces “Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club”, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner Steve Gillespie, featuring Cheryl Anderson and hosted by Senthil Rajasekharan. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
FAST BEFORE THE FEAST
When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 Where: Tri Fitness, 1338 Highway 96 E., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run. Donations of food and money encouraged to benefit local food shelves. Contact: trifitnesswbl. com
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AARP DRIVER SAFETY 8-HOUR FIRST TIME COURSE
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 & Thursday, Nov. 29 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Introductory course; then four-hour refresher needed every three years to maintain insurance discount. Registration deadline three days in advance. $26/members; $31/nonmembers. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
Ongoing MEMORY CAFE
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 and the fourth Wednesday of the month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: People with dementia and their caregivers can learn about community resources and connect with others. RSVP. Contact: 651-789-4015 or jwest@familymeans. org
HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
When: Weekends, mid-Nov.-December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long holiday celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Sat. and Sun. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa a various local restaurants. Contact: mainstreet stillwateriba.com
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Sophomore rower part of foursome in huge regatta BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Skylar Dahl took up competitive rowing this past spring and was so smitten that she gave up her other sports to devote six days a week to her new favorite. The 15-year-old Centennial sophomore and her teammates enjoyed a nice payoff for their dedication when they finished in the top half of their sport’s largest event. Dahl is the youngest member of the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club (TCYRC) unit that placed 35th among 84 teams in their age group, Women’s Youth Fours, at the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) in Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 23. Her teammates were a junior and three seniors. The season-ending HOCR is a series of races on a 3.1 mile course along the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Billed as the largest two-day rowing event in the world, the HOCR typically draws around 11,000 athletes manning about 1,900 boats in 61 races, with about 100,000 spectators cheering from bridges and shorelines. Dahl, who previously played soccer
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supportive and encouraging. It was at that point when I realized rowing was for me,” she said. Dahl joined the TCYRC in June, teaming with Kelsey Viane of Edina, Elsa Bixby of Wayzata, Eva Casselius of Chesterton Academy and coxswain Henry Mans of Edina. Their coach is Rebecca Newman of the TCYRC organization. Prior to the HOCR, the crew competed in the Head of the Mississippi in Minneapolis and the Milwaukee River Challenge. They were eligible for the HOCR due to finishing in the top half last year, and their finish this year qualifies them again for 2019.
Coach, stars have moved on, but Cougar girls ‘will still be good’ BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
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The Centennial volleyball team’s season ended with a loss to Stillwater in the Section 4AA semifinals on Oct. 29. Stillwater, the eventual section champions, won 25-16, 25-7, 25-16. The Cougars posted an 18-11, including two section wins. They are pictured above on the occasion of coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey’s 300th career win, against Spring Lake Park on Oct. 9.
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Jonathan Pattie, the first Centennial freshman boy to qualify individually for the state cross country meet, placed 133rd among 172 runners in Class AA at the state meet Saturday, Nov. 3 at St. Olaf College in Northfield. There were 11 freshmen and one eighth grader in
the field, counting those whose teams qualified, and Pattie placed fourth in that group. “It wasn't his best race, but he still gained experience on how to handle the meet in the upcoming years,” coach Neil Kruse said. “The goal is to have teammates with him in the future state meets.” Bruce Strand
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Two superstars have graduated, after leading the team in scoring for five seasons. Their coach has also departed, after guiding last year’s team to a state runner-up finish. However, you need not send the Centennial Cougars hockey team any sympathy cards. “We will still be good,” said David Cole, new head coach. “We’ve got talent, lots of speed and excellent goal-tending. We’re just young, so there’ll be a learning curve for a while. Obviously, we lost two Miss Hockey finalists, but we will still score.” The Cougars will open Saturday at always-powerful Breck in Golden Valley, face-off is 3 p.m. Gone are Gabbie Hughes and Annika Linser, now perforating the nets for Minnesota-Duluth. Also moving on is coach Kristina King, who took a new job at 3M that preclud-
ed continuing as head coach. She also became assistant coach at University of St. Thomas. Cole, who joined the staff last season as goalies coach, is a veteran in the high school ranks, including a stint with St. Paul United when he was head coach of a state tournament team. The new coach expects the first line to be powerful again, now led by Maija Almich (12 goals, 16 assists last year) and Allison Pitlick (9-13). The other captain is goalie Mackenna Stoterau, who had a 95 save percentage and a 1.3 goals-against-average. Last year was Centennial’s best season, 25-4-1, including 15-0-1 in the Northwest Suburban, two state tourney wins and a 2-1 loss to Edina in the finals. The Cougars scrimmaged in Duluth over the weekend where they outscored Eagan and North Star and tied perennial power Hill-Murray 1-1. All full season previews and schedules for winter teams will appear in the last issue in November.
Hockey duo keep racking up points together, now at UM-Duluth BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Olivia Lovick pumped in 16 goals and assisted on 10 others to help the Centennial girls soccer team win the Northwest Suburban Conference championship and reach the Section 5AA finals. The junior forward was the second-leading scorer for the Cougars (14-4). In her career, she has logged 25 goals and 17 assists. As a freshman on the state championship team in 2016, she assisted on both goals in a 2-1 finals win over Rosemount and scored in a 2-1 win over Lakeville North. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
Asked what she likes about rowing, Dahl said she thrives on the mental toughness, physical stamina, grit and determination it requires. “Sometimes you’re rowing as hard as you can for 20 or 30 minutes, sometimes longer, without a break. I’ve never experienced this in any other sport and it will prepare me well for the future,” she said. Dahl hopes to eventually row on a college team and make it a lifelong sport. “Because rowing doesn’t impact the joints like basketball and soccer, I should be able to row for a good long time,” she said. “In fact, I have seen competitive row boats filled with women in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond!”
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Gabbie Hughes and Anneke Linser, the tandem that led Centennial to the state hockey finals last year, have moved on together to University of Minnesota-Duluth. The longtime skate mates are making an immediate impact there, too. Hughes has logged four goals and two assists in her first eight games, while Linser has a goal and four assists for the Bulldogs, who are 4-3-1 and ranked No. 7. In a series against the Minnesota Gophers, Hughes had a power play goal to open the scoring and another goal in a shootout as the Bulldogs tied the Gophers 2-2, then won the shootout 2-0 to earn an extra point in the WCHA standings. Hughes also scored against the Gophers in a 5-2 loss in the first game.
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Hughes and Linser each had an assist in their college debut, a 4-2 win over Boston College. The two Lino Lakes residents combined for 290 goals with the Cougars and finished 1-2 in scoring all five years on varsity. Both were a finalist for the Miss Hockey Award. Hughes got her last prep goal during a 2-1 loss to Edina in the state finals.
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PUMPKIN MANIA: Shortage of trick-or-treaters creates longstanding tradition FROM PAGE 1
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Since 2001, the Furchner family has made it a tradition to carve as many pumpkins as they can the Saturday before Halloween with the help of their family, friends, neighbors and strangers.
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One of the only rules for the tradition is that no two pumpkins can be carved with the same design.
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Brayden Furchner and his girlfriend Brooke Lund carve pumpkins during the carving party Saturday, Oct. 27.
always very encouraging of parents' neighbors were elderly, us to be artistic and free ... he many of the trick-or-treaters would always say, ‘There are no would skip their block. “It really bothered my mom,” she said. Her mistakes, only opportunities for great art,'” adding that her dad mom was determined to attract some traffic on Halloween, so she once yelled at one of her teachers after she got started growing in trouble for pumpkins. As coloring outside the number of of the lines. pumpkins began Jason, to multiply, however, was her parents not immediately switched over on board with to buying filling his yard pumpkins—by with jack-o’the truckloads. Ami Furchner lanterns. “He Carved said absolutely pumpkins not, there is no way, this is lined their driveway, went down never going to happen, don't the sidewalk and down to the even think about it,” Ami said main street to draw in tricklaughing. When Brayden was a or-treaters. Five years into the year old, they had seven carved tradition, her mother's sister, pumpkins. who lived a couple of streets “We put them up on risers away, started her own carving and when we turned on the tradition. At that point, it Christmas lights (inside), became a competition as to who Brayden's face just lit up. I could carve the most pumpkins. looked at Jason — watching Her parents continued the him, I knew we had got him. He tradition for 25 years. In 2001, Ami decided she wanted to honor complains a lot, but he really likes when they are up and he her parents by continuing the can visit people.” tradition with her family in The Friday before Halloween, Roseville. all of the pumpkins are gutted “Everybody decorates for and on Saturday at noon the Christmas, and not a lot of carving party begins. Family, people do it for Halloween,” friends, neighbors and strangers she explained. “My dad was
“Everybody decorates for Christmas, and not a lot of people do it for Halloween.”
all gather at the Furchners and carve until all the pumpkins are carved. Many of their Roseville friends still take part of the tradition as well. The only rule? Each pumpkin has to be unique. The jack-o’-lanterns are then displayed neatly on risers and lit up with LED Christmas lights. On average, there are around 140 on display; this year there were fewer, because of all of the rain, which caused many pumpkins to rot. Ami and Jason were thinking about stopping the tradition after Brayden graduated from high school last year, but Josie wasn't having it—she said they had to continue carving until she graduates from high school in a couple years and maybe longer. While they were out picking out pumpkins, Josie suggested she might go to a nearby community college for a couple of years to keep the carving tradition alive even longer. “People are always welcome to come,” Ami said. “People often feel like they are invading our space, but they can come and look, take pictures.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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In addition to carving a bunch of pumpkins, Ami Furchner’s parents Mark and Sue Phillips always dressed up on Halloween as Frankenstein and a witch.
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Ami Furchner’s niece Avery Furchner also participated in the carving party as a cat who likes to eat pumpkins.
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Lakes in the amount of $240. Centennial Student Services Director Kathy Zwonitzer said the event would take place on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, where “around 50-60 families of children with special needs could gather, network with other families, swim, play in the gym and enjoy a bounce house.” Option 3 was for placement of science kits in the CTE library at a cost of $150. Media Center Paraprofessional Rebeca Schnapf explained that students in kindergarten through grade five could
check out kits, which would include a science book with experiments, lab log and supplies to perform experiments. Option 4 was for teacher training on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics and the newly installed makerspaces at all five elementary schools, a cost of $540. The makerspace equipment was funded through the “Fund the Need” campaign at the 2018 CAEF Gala in the spring. CTE Principal Kathy Kaiser said, “Training our teachers on STEM items would be beneficial to ensure that all students in our school are afforded an equal opportunity for STEM experiences.”
In addition to granting to all four options, POC will have around $800 to carry forward to its next meeting in May. The Power of Centennial is always looking for new members and funding ideas. For more information about the group or how to become a member, contact Amy Minear at amyminear@ gmail.com or visit CAEF's website at www. caefoundation.org/. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Attorney General calls for ‘distracted driving’ reforms Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson issued a report last month calling on state policymakers to enact legislation to require hands-free only cellphone use while driving, to increase the penalties for texting while driving and to require the suspension of the driver’s licenses of repeat offenders. “We need to change the culture around distracted driving and make it not be OK for people to do this. Drunken driving, which was once largely condoned, is now stigmatized. We should apply some of the successful drunken driving reform measures to distracted driving, which has become an epidemic on the roads,” said Swanson. Calling distracted driving an “epidemic,” Swanson was joined by police, business and labor groups, and families who lost loved ones to distracted driving. She said her fi ndings were based on an assessment of how other states have handled the issue. Swanson’s office also examined texting while driving charges in Minnesota and noted that the problem is not limited to the youngest drivers. In 2017, drivers age 16-29 represented 22 percent of drivers but 47 percent of texting while driving charges; drivers age 30-49 represented 33 percent of drivers but 42 percent of texting while driving charges. Swanson’s office — which has handled over 15,000 driver’s license revocation cases following impaired
driving arrests in the last three years — studied the distracted driving reforms utilized in other states. Her report makes the following recommendations: Prohibit hand-held cellphones while driving. The Legislature should require hands-free cellphone use while driving. If enacted, Minnesota would be the 17th state to do this. This would improve driver safety and make it easier for police to distinguish whether a driver is making a call or texting. Increase penalties for texting while driving. The Legislature should increase the fi ne for fi rst-time texting while driving to $175. Minnesota law currently imposes a fi ne of $50 (the same as the fi ne imposed for driving below the posted limit). The Legislature should also increase the fines for repeat offenders, using a graduated schedule like many other states (i.e., the fine for a second offense is more than the fi rst, etc.) Suspend licenses of repeat offenders. The Legislature should require the mandatory suspension of a driver’s license for repeat texting while driving offenses. Several states already do this. For example, Maine requires the imposition of 30-, 60and 90-day suspensions for second-, third- and fourth-time offenders, respectively. Minnesota should follow suit. More funding for public awareness. The Legislature should
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American drivers are handling a cellphone while driving at any given time during the day. million vehicle accidents occur each year in the United States as a result of texting and other forms of distracted driving. times drivers are more likely to be involved in an accident or near miss if texting while driving.
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appropriate additional funds to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to implement comprehensive, multifaceted, anti-texting-whiledriving campaigns paired with periods of heightened, visible law enforcement activity. Such campaigns can be modeled after successful public awareness efforts that — along with enforcement actions — have led to reduced DWI fatalities in Minnesota in the last decade. The Legislature should also modify Minnesota law to make sure the state does not lose out on federal distracted driving grants. This would include banning all cellphone use by minors while driving, placing the minimum fi ne for repeat offenders in state law, and requiring Minnesota to adopt a rule requiring distracted driving and
texting while driving to be covered on all driver’s license examinations. Swanson notes that distracted driving results in over 3,000 deaths and 400,000 injuries annually in the U.S. In Minnesota, there are more than 50 deaths each year in proven cases of distracted driving, although the actual number of deaths and injuries is likely much higher. From 2013 to 2017, 265 people were killed in Minnesota and 1,080 suffered serious injuries in distracted driving crashes. One in five crashes resulting in death or serious injury during that period was caused by distracted driving. Submitted by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Dr. Fun visits Rice Lake Elementary BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Students at Rice Lake Elementary (RLE) learned science can be fun during an assembly with “Dr. Fun” Thursday, Oct. 25. “We want to get them excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),” said Principal Bryan Carlson. “We want them to be excited about things and how they work.” Dr. Fun was brought to RLE thanks to a grant that was approved at Power of Centennial (POC) meeting in May. POC, a subcommittee of the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF), meets twice each year to vote on where it would like its dollars to go within the community. All of the dollars raised are given as grants meant to support education in the Centennial area. POC Co-Chair and RLE parent Amy Minear suggested the assembly with Dr. Fun after her daughter took a community education class with him and loved it. “He is an incredible teacher, and the kids loved him. It was the best Community Education class she ever took. I wanted to share his love of science with the rest of the students at RLE,” she said.
Dr. Tyronne Carter (Dr. Fun) is a licensed teacher and principal, former human resources and diversity program director and self-described polymath. He has received awards for public speaking and is a Vietnam-era veteran. Carter is an instructor with America’s Fun Science LLC, which offers hands-on science enrichment activities and STEM/STEAM programs to schools, nonprofits, libraries, preschools, community recreation centers, nursing homes/ adult care facilities, Scouting organizations and parents throughout the Twin Cities. Its goal is to make science fun. “We were so excited to have Dr. Fun at RLE for an assembly. It was hands-on and interactive, and the kids absolutely loved it,” Carlson said. “I think if we look at careers for our kids, our big goal is for our kids to be successful citizens in society as they get older. A big piece is problemsolving and critical thinking: those are things that, regardless of what you want to do in the world, are huge.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Dr. Fun from America’s Fun Science LLC visited Rice Lake Elementary Thursday, Oct. 25, for two science assemblies. Dr. Fun was brought to the school thanks to a grant that was approved at the Power of Centennial meeting in May.
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State aims to increase percent of children vaccinated against fl u Slightly more Minnesota children received vaccinations for influenza in the 2017-18 flu season compared to the previous season, according to national data released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, health offi cials remain concerned that too many children remain unvaccinated for influenza each year. That leaves children vulnerable to serious illness and even death from infl uenza and its potential complications. CDC released the National Immunization Survey (NIS)
data this fall as part of its kick-off of the #FightFlu campaign, a partnership with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and others to protect more Americans from infl uenza this year. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has joined the effort. According to CDC estimates from the NIS, approximately 62 percent of Minnesota children between the ages of 6 months and 17 years received vaccinations during the 2017-18 influenza season. That rate was similar to but up slightly
Half-million deer hunter season begins The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expects half a million hunters to participate in this year's deer season, which began Nov. 3. Hunters will have additional deer hunting opportunities because deer numbers continue to rebound across the state, according to the DNR. Many areas now have populations at or above goal levels. Hunters should follow the three tenets of safe firearms handling: Treat each fi rearm as if it is loaded by keeping finger off the trigger; always control the muzzle of the firearm; and be sure of the target and what is beyond. Tree stand accidents are the leading cause of injury to hunters, so it’s always important they wear a safety harness and follow other safety guidelines. The DNR requires hunters in central, northcentral and southeast Minnesota (including deer permit area 255) to have their harvested deer tested for chronic wasting disease during opening weekend. Mandatory CWD testing also will occur in much of southeast Minnesota during the opening weekend of the 3B season, Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18. Hunters can find information about CWD testing locations and procedures at mndnr.gov/cwd. For more information on deer hunting in Minnesota visit mndnr.gov/hunting/deer or call 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Submitted by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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from estimates for the previous two years, which were just over 60 percent. The overall national rate of coverage was 57.9 percent, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points from the previous season. The survey showed that vaccination coverage varied by state and age group. “Protecting slightly more Minnesota children from influenza last year is good news, especially given the lack of a no-shot, nasal spray option, but we still have too many children left unprotected from this potentially serious disease,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “The flu vaccine protects those who receive it as well as those in the community who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions.” Five children died from influenza or related complications during last year’s fl u season, and more than 6,400 Minnesotans of all ages were hospitalized for infl uenza. CDC says 74 percent of the 172 pediatric deaths nationwide in 2017-18 involved unvaccinated children. Most of them did not have any underlying health conditions. Health offi cials noted that these numbers underscore how severe influenza can be and that vaccination is the best tool available to fight influenza. “Since children can’t make the decision to get vaccinated themselves, it’s up to parents and health care providers to make it happen,” said MDH Infectious Disease Division Director Kris Ehresmann. “Parents should ask their health care provider about influenza vaccine and providers should check the vaccination status of patients at every visit and strongly recommend vaccination.” MDH is partnering with pediatricians to get more children vaccinated against influenza this year. “The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children ages 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine each year, ideally by the end of October,” said Dr. Lori DeFrance, president of the Minnesota Chapter of the Amer-
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ican Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP). “Parents should be aware that the flu can cause serious complications — even in healthy children. The fl u vaccine is the best way to protect them from outbreaks in schools, day cares and communities.” The survey’s data for Minnesota show differences in coverage between age groups. The rate for children 6 months through 4 years (75 percent) is signifi cantly higher than the rate for children 5 through 12 years (65 percent). Coverage falls even more for adolescents 13-17 years (50 percent). That suggests infl uenza vaccination may be related to “convenience” or how often children of different ages visit their health care provider. It’s more difficult to get school-age children in to see a provider during the school year. Ehresmann noted that there are greater opportunities for influenza vaccination today so there are fewer excuses for not vaccinating children, especially school-age children and adolescents. “Many clinics
will be offering walk-in hours for influenza vaccine over the next few months, so check with your home clinic,” Ehresmann said. “Also, most pharmacies and convenience clinics offer walk-in vaccinations for influenza. Some local public health agencies also offer the vaccine.” It’s a good idea to call ahead and make sure that your clinic has vaccine formulations available if you have younger children, because they need specific types of vaccine. Pharmacists can vaccinate children 6 years and older. More information on the national influenza vaccination coverage data can be found at cdc.gov. More information on influenza and infl uenza vaccination can be found at www. mdhflu.com; click on the link to MDH’s Vaccine Clinic Look-Up site to search for vaccination clinics near you, including clinics that offer free or low-cost vaccines. Submitted by Minnesota Department of Health
Social Security announces 2.8 percent benefi t increase for 2019 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced last month. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 62 million Social Security
beneficiaries in January 2019. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $132,900 from $128,400. Also this year, for the fi rst
time, most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their account online at socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. To learn more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.
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ABBY WHITE: Military broadens horizons for nursing career FROM PAGE 1
there was a message on my answering machine from the Navy recruiter. I set up a meeting with him and forged a new plan to join the Navy.” After filling out the same paperwork for a second time, White was officially accepted into the U.S. Navy in March 2004. Both of White's grandfathers as well as uncles and cousins also served in the military; her grandfather William Burrows was a SeaBee during World War II and Wayne Dirksen was in the Army Air Corps piloting glider planes in Europe during World War II. Cmdr. White has now been a Navy nurse corps officer for more than 14 years. She started out at the lowest Navy officer rank of ensign and was later promoted to lieutenant junior grade, lieutenant and then lieutenant commander. In September, she was promoted to commander. Her military career began in Okinawa, Japan, at Naval Hospital Okinawa from April 2004 to May 2006, where she was assigned as a staff nurse in the emergency department. “I never thought of being a Navy nurse or of living in Japan, and certainly didn't expect to be assigned to the emergency department,” she said. “I had wonderfully skilled and patient mentors who helped me develop foundational skills that I reflect on often and try to emulate as my career has advanced. I also gained lifelong friends, being so far away.” After two years she moved to San Diego and worked at Naval Medical Center San Diego from June 2006 to
July 2009. She was initially assigned to the medical surgical unit and worked there for a year before she was asked to deploy to Kuwait. White spent eight months at Camp Buehring in Kuwait working as the senior nurse at the Troop Medical Center (base clinic). After returning from Kuwait, she transitioned to the intensive care unit. In June 2009 she was married and “had a wonderful three-year honeymoon in Europe.” From August 2009 to August 2012 she was stationed at Naval Hospital Naples, Italy, where she was assigned to the emergency room as the nurse manager. She was also deployed to Afghanistan from July 2010 through March 2011. In September 2012 White reported to the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, where she was assigned as the nurse manager of the emergency department. She now works in the emergency department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Although White has absolutely loved all of the adventures and developing her nursing career, she said being away from home has always been difficult. “It's especially hard around holidays, birthdays, special events, surgeries, deaths ... but leaning on those stationed with you and making lifelong friends from around the world has been wonderful.” White noted that this Veterans Day, people should take the time to think about all of the people who have served in the military. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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POLICE REPORTS a call of a suspicious male taking pictures in 7700 block of Fourth Avenue Oct. 24. The male was not be located by officers. • An officer responded to a possible abandoned postal truck blocking the roadway in the 100 block of Pine Street Oct.24. The officer found the vehicle and contacted the USPS, which arranged a tow for the vehicle. • An officer responded to a report of a dog that had been hit by a vehicle in the 6300 block of Otter Lake Road Oct. 25. The dog was returned to its owner. • Officers responded to a theft from vehicle report in the 200 block of Teckla Court Oct. 25. Officers collected evidence and are investigating the case. • Officers responded to a sexual assault report from the 300 block of Elm Street Oct. 25. Officers received preliminary information and forwarded the case to investigations. • An officer responded to a call of a severed gas
The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 7000 block of Centerville Road Oct. 23 to assist the Centennial Lakes Police Department in locating a male who fled from officers. The male was located and arrested for multiple offenses. • Officers responded to a call of a two-vehicle personal injury accident in the 6400 block of Hodgson Road Oct. 23. One driver was bleeding from the head and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. • Officers responded to a disorderly conduct report in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Oct. 23. Two adult females were subsequently issued citations for disorderly conduct. • An officer responded to a call of a hit-andrun property damage accident in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Oct. 24. No one was injured, and the case is under investigation. • Officers responded to
line at a construction site in the area of Lake Drive and Marshan Lane Oct. 25. The gas utility company was advised to respond for repairs. • An officer responded to a complaint of juveniles ringing the doorbell of the complainant's house (6300 block of Red Fox Road) and running away Oct. 25. The juveniles were not located. • Officers responded to a report of a singlevehicle accident with possible injuries in the 6000 block of Centerville Road Oct. 26. The female driver and male passenger reported no injuries, but Lino Lakes Fire was needed to extricate the male from the vehicle due to the damage severity. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the occupants were transported to their residence. • Officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the roadway in the 6300 block of Hodgson Road Oct. 26. Officers arrived and used water
cans to control the fire until the fire division arrived to put out the fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 8000 block of I-35E Oct. 27. The vehicle was found to be stolen and the driver and passenger were arrested and transported to jail. • Officers responded to a report of several smashed pumpkins and a garbage can in the roadway near the 6400 block of 12th Avenue Oct. 27. • Officers responded to a residential burglary report in the 8200 block of 20th Avenue Oct. 28. Officers are currently investigating. • A resident from the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek reported a string of their holiday lights was cut Oct. 28. The suspects are unknown, and extra patrol was requested. • Officers responded to a call of a two-vehicle personal injury accident in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Oct.
28. One party involved was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the area of Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines Oct. 24 on report of a suspicious male in the area. The male fled the area before officers arrived. • An assault was reported in the 4200 block of Woodland Road in Circle Pines Oct. 24. • Officers responded to a phone call theft report in the 8900 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington Oct. 24. The caller advised two bikes were stolen from her shed overnight. The estimated loss was $1,200; however, the bikes were later recovered. • Officers responded to a two-vehicle property damage crash in the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Oct. 25. An adult male was cited for driving without
insurance and his vehicle was towed from the scene. The estimated damage was more than $1,000. • Officers responded to a license plate theft in the 1600 block of Sorel Street in Centerville Oct. 27. • Officers responded to the 200 block of Little John Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 27 for a warrant arrest. Police records state officers confirmed the warrant and then entered the house with the consent of the homeowner. The male suspect was arrested without incident and transported to jail. • Police were dispatched to the 3800 block of Flowerfield Road in Lexington Oct. 28 on report of a found knife in a mailbox. Police retrieved the knife and brought it back to base. • Officers responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident in the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Oct. 28. One driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI.
NAMES IN THE NEWS Ava Ernst, daughter of Matthew and Holly Ernst of North Oaks, has earned the opportunity to attend the National All-American Miss pageant following her top-five placement at the state pageant in July. The 2018 national pageant will be held at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, during Thanksgiving week. Representing the state of Minnesota, Ava will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes. Ernst is an eighthgrader at Chippewa Middle School and a second year member of the Mounds View High School swim and dive team. She is an “A" honor roll student and a member of Student Council and Youth in Government. She has volunteered over 100 hours and raised over $2,000
CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 18-02 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 16-03 REGARDING THE REGULATION OF PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES The City Council of Lexington does hereby ordain as follows: ORDINANCE 16-03 IS HEREBY REPEALED. The effected sections of the City’s Code of Ordinances shall be restored to their previous language. CHAPTER 3; SECTION 3.20 – RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO WATER SERVICE; SUBD 5. PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 3.20. RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO WATER SERVICE. SUBD. 5. PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES. No water system shall be connected with any pump, well, pipe, take or any device that is connected with any other source of water supply and when such are found, the City shall notify the owner or occupant to disconnect the same and, if not immediately done, the city water shall be turned off. Before any new connections to the city system water are permitted, the City shall ascertain that no cross-connections will exist when the new connection is made. When a building is connected to “city water”, the private water supply may be used only for such purposes as the City may allow. Property served by a private water or private sewer system shall immediately connect to public sewer and public city water whenever a private sewer or private water system fails, falls into disrepair, or creates a nuisance or health hazard. A system “falls into disrepair” when the cost of the repair exceeds $500.00. In any event, all property served by private sewer or private water systems must connect to public sewer or city water no later than October 1st 2019. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
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CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: The City of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate a portion of the street and drainage and utility easement dedicated with LAKES ADDITION NO. 1. Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation Description: That part of Sandpiper Drive as dedicated in LAKES ADDITION NO. 1, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying westerly and southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 3, said LAKES ADDITION NO. 1; thence southwesterly to the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, LAKES ADDITION NO. 4, Anoka County, Minnesota, and said line there terminating; AND the drainage and utility easements dedicated in LAKES ADDITION NO. 1, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying in Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 1, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 2, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, said LAKES ADDITION NO. 1. For further information regarding the above item, contact City Engineer, Diane Hankee, at 651-982-2430. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 30 and November 6, 2018.
CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE #18-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE 11.34 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS SCHEDULE OF ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR AREA, BULK, PLACEMENT AND LAND USE INTENSITY SECTION 11.34. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS. SCHEDULE OF ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR AREA, BULK, PLACEMENT AND LAND USE INTENSITY
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5,221 485 361 6,067
PAID CIRCULATION CARRIER MAIL RACKS AND CONCESSIONS TOTAL PAID
543 81 12 636
TOTAL QUALIFIED CIRCULATION AVERAGE PRESS RUN PRESS RUN AS OF 09/26/2017
6,703 6,758 6,902
QUALIFIED CIRCULATION HISTORY 3 MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER, 2017 3 MONTHS ENDING JUNE, 2017 3 MONTHS ENDING MARCH, 2017 3 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER, 2016 12 MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER, 2016 12 MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER, 2015
6,711 6,699 6,695 6,716 6,698 6,720
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“BOY ERASED” (R) [SEXUAL CONTENT, INCLUDING AN ASSAULT, SOME LANGUAGE, AND BRIEF DRUG USE.] — An engaging, factually based, well-acted, coming-of-age, realistic, down-to-earth, 114-minute film based on Garrard Conley’s memoir “Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Family” in which a gay, 19-yearold student (Lucas Hedges) is forced to participate in homosexual conversion therapy run by an unqualified preacher (Joel Edgerton) with other homosexuals (Théodore Pellerin, Xavier Dolan, David Joseph Craig, Michael “Flea” Balzary, Troye Sivan, et al. ) when a classmate (Joe Alwyn) tells his straitlaced, Baptist minister father (Russell Crowe), who owns a car dealership in Arkansas, and concerned mother (Nicole Kidman) that he is attracted to men.
“MID90S” (R) [PERVASIVE LANGUAGE, SEXUAL CONTENT, DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, SOME VIOLENT BEHAVIOR/DISTURBING IMAGES—ALL INVOLVING MINORS.] — Foul language dominates this emotional, disturbing, realistic, down-to-earth, comingof-age, 84-minute, Jonah Hill film in which a 13-year-old boy (Sunny Suljic), who yearns to fit in and lives with his neglectful mother (Katherine Waterston) and abusive, angry brother (Lucas Hedges), grows up fast in Los Angeles when he seeks a connection and friendship with four pot-smoking, drinking skateboarders (Na-kel Smith, Olan Prenatt, Gio Galicia, and Ryder McLaughlin) who take him under their wing.
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November started off pleasant enough but then came the weekend. It’s been a tough Fall doing yard work. Unless you have nothing better to do, we haven’t had much of a dry stretch to do leaves. I usually just like to mulch them with my mower. I was able to get a few hours in on Saturday. Granted the leaves were a bit wet still from previous rain, but I was able to get the job done. It looked pretty good. Then came Sunday. A little snow, no collection, some light rain and wind, and thanks to a red oak it didn’t look like I’d done much of anything. We need a nice run of sunny and drier weather.
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“WILDLIFE” (PG-13) [THEMATIC MATERIAL, INCLUDING A SEXUAL SITUATION, BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE, AND SMOKING.] — Beautiful cinematography and landscapes highlight this captivating, realistic, bittersweet, well-acted, moving, critically acclaimed, 104-minue Paul Dano film based on Richard Ford’s 1990 novel in which a sensitive, mature 15-year-old high school student (Ed Oxenbould), who has a part-time job at a photography studio working for a photographer (John Walpole), grows up fast when he watches his mother (Carey Mulligan) struggle to support the household and then become drawn to a wealthy, divorced businessman (Bill Camp) after his proud father (Jake Gyllenhaal) loses his job as a caddy at the local golf course and accepts a dangerous job fighting wildfires near the Canadian border in 1960. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding p films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewal Scha dewal who has been a Twin Cities film critic Schadewald, sinc nce ce 1986. 198 1998 To see more of her film reviews, log on since to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com ww ww to
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Did you know? You are born with 300 bones, but by the time you are an adult you only have 206.
“SUSPIRIA” (R) [DISTURBING CONTENT INVOLVING RITUALISTIC VIOLENCE, BLOODY IMAGES, AND GRAPHIC NUDITY, AND SOME LANGUAGE, INCLUDING SEXUAL REFERENCES.] [PARTIALLY SUBTITLED] — A riveting, creepy, well-paced, artistic, bloodsoaked, disturbing, violent, unpredictable, 153-minute remake of the 1977 horror classic, which is told in six acts (Act 1—1977, Act 2—Palaces of Tears, Act 3—Borrowing, Act 4—Taking, Act 5—All Floors Are Darkness, and Act 6—A Sliced-up Pear), in which a talented, Mennonite-raised American dancer (Dakota Johnson) leaves Ohio for Berlin in 1977 to join a famous dance academy with other dancers (Elena Fokina, Mia Goth, Renée Soutendijk, et al.) who are directed by a renown choreographer (Tilda Swinton), and when a disturbed patient (Chloë Grace Moretz) claims the school is run by a coven of witches (Angela Winkler, Alek Wek, Ingrid Caven, Sylvie Testud, et al.), her guilt-ridden, widowed psychoanalyst (Tilda Swinton) and two German detectives (Mikael Olsson and Fred Kelemen) try to investigate the audacious claim.
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School renovation expands opportunities for students
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Community leaders cut a ribbon to celebrate St. Odilia’s recent renovation and expansion. (From left) Nicole Thompson (Station 19 Architects), Ann Kuntz (Station 19 Architects), Mike Ruether (Premier Bank), Fr. Michael Daly (St. Odilia), Jeanne Schaaf (St. Odilia), Melanie Lien (Piper Jaffary), Brian Ragatz (St. Odilia), Mayor Sandy Martin (city of Shoreview), Sam Katopodis (Langer Construction), Jerry Jensen (Langer Construction), Joel Schottmuller (Ries Electric), Larry Langer (St. Odilia), Fr. Phil Rask (St. Odilia) and Marlys Toogood (St. Odilia).
An expanded and renovated St. Odilia Catholic Community in Shoreview celebrated with a grand re-opening this fall. The festivities capped off a yearlong construction project to address community ministerial needs, especially the school’s growth, and to create innovative learning spaces. In all, St. Odilia added 25,000 square feet of new space, including six new classrooms, and remodeled another 25,000 square feet of existing space. The expansion was the fi fth significant renovation since St. Odilia opened its doors in 1960. St. Odilia School currently enrolls 615 preschool through eighth grade students. The school grew 14 percent over last year, welcoming 42 transfer students this fall. St. Odilia’s preschool enrolls 150 students, up from 85 students five years ago. Two preschool and kindergarten classrooms were recently added to accommodate student growth. According to Principal Brian Ragatz, “St. Odilia offers ‘whole child education’ — one that encompasses academics, faith, character and service. Our new facilities enable us to deliver on this promise every day.” The expansion features a new Learning Lab that provides resources for students on both ends of the learning spectrum. As a dedicated work space for math and reading specialists, a student services coordinator and a counselor, the Learning Lab welcomes students who don’t qualify for a school district’s Individual Educational Plan but still have additional learning needs. Students who do qualify for service through their districts can visit the Learning Lab to work with the Mounds View School District’s special education teachers. The Learning Lab also offers enrichment services for students who could use additional challenges beyond what is offered in their classroom setting. “As a faith-based school, we feel that we have a moral obligation to meet the needs of students,” Ragatz said. “If a child comes to us with a learning challenge, we will find ways to help. If a child is an accelerated learner, we will find ways to enrich. We want to honor each child’s ability and make sure they all have a place at the table.” St. Odilia also added a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Lab and classroom, staffed with a new STEM specialist. Every
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St. Odilia elementary students enjoy STEM class time.
kindergarten through eighth grade student visits at least once a week to conduct hands-on science and engineering experiments, which are incorporated into their regular classroom curriculum. “We want our students to understand that STEM applies to every part of our lives,” said Brianna Walrath, St. Odilia’s STEM specialist. “The new STEM Lab gives our students the space to engage in this integrated, hands-on learning. They are developing problem-solving skills with their team, making mistakes (and even a few messes!), and becoming critical, creative thinkers.” In addition to these new classrooms, St. Odilia built an expanded, lightfi lled library, band/orchestra practice area, and a media center that houses three 3D printers. Seven fourth- through eighth-grade robotics teams meet in the media center after school to work on projects and compete regionally. St. Odilia also repurposed existing space for a new designated art room, middle school drama classes and an indoor play area for preschoolers. Submitted by St. Odilia Catholic Community
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St. Odilia’s middle school students conduct an engineering experiment in their new science lab.
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Apartment complex brings ‘Uptown lifestyle’ to the burbs BY SARA MARIE MOORE SHOREVIEW EDITOR
SHOREVIEW — A young man was touring a Greco luxury apartment building in Minneapolis’s North Loop a few weeks ago but decided it was a bit too far from his job at Boston Scientific in Arden Hills. He was redirected to Greco’s newest luxury apartment building in Shoreview’s corporate park, Loden SV, just across Lexington Avenue from his job. And he was sold on the place — a recreation of Greco’s urban lifestyle for the suburbs. In the lobby, there are lattes and espresso available 24/7 from the apartment’s “space machine,” said CEO Josh Brandsted. “That is part of living here; that is part of the lifestyle.” Next to the lattes is a 2000-squarefoot fitness room with ample equipment — treadmills, rowers, ellipticals, strength equipment. The idea is that apartment dwellers wouldn’t need a gym membership anymore. Part of the lifestyle is also social activities. The apartment is already planning cooking demonstrations and beer and wine tastings. In the summer, there will be yoga, lawn bowling leagues and pickleball in partnership with the Shoreview pickleball leagues, plus a pool, fire pit, outdoor kitchens and indoor/outdoor bar space that can be used by residents. There is a 12-seat theater inside that residents can use and hook up to their Netflix account. Residents can use eight Lodenowned bikes, two paddleboards, a kayak and electric scooters on a firstcome, fi rst-served basis. The developer installed sidewalks to connect the apartments to trails on Lexington Avenue and Country Road F. Celebrating the outdoors in the Shoreview community, which is known for its extensive trail system, is an emphasis of Greco’s newest complex. Most of its recent luxury apartment projects have been in Minneapolis. There is a quarter-acre dog park on site, as well as a pet spa. The apartment plans to have a mobile groomer a couple times a month. Residents can have up to two pets. “Thirty to forty percent of our residents typically have a pet of some sort,” Brandsted said. There is a co-working space in the lobby due to so many remote, flexible and work-at-home jobs these days and the fact that the apartment building is so close to several Fortune 500 companies, he added. Communitywide Wi-Fi is included. All resident parking is
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Loden SV, a 412-unit apartment complex, opened its first building in the corporate park near the Shoreview TV towers Oct. 19. Construction of the outdoor area will continue through next year. A second building will begin construction next summer.
inside the building. There are four types of units: studios starting at $1,200; one-bedroom units at $1,320; two-bedroom units at $1,800; and three-bedroom units for $2,350. Residents pay their own utilities. The building will cost $43 million to complete. The 206 units were 40 percent filled by opening day Oct. 19. Construction of the outdoor area will continue through next year. It is the largest outdoor space Greco has built with its urban lifestyle buildings, said Josh Caris, maintenance manager. A second 206-unit building, estimated at another $43 million, will begin construction next summer. When completed, it will be Greco’s largest project. The building was designed by BKV Group architects and constructed by Frana. Canadian Douglas fir was used in the structure of the commons area to complement the woods to the east of the building and the surrounding Shoreview area. “We thought it was really important to bring those natural elements to this building,” Brandsted said. The apartment was developed by Greco in partnership with Eagle Ridge, who owned the prior building on the site in Shoreview’s corporate
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BKV Group interior designer Madi Goodrich prepares a model apartment unit to display to potential renters.
park. It was the old location of Deluxe Corporation, which moved east down I-694 seven or eight years ago. The site has sat vacant since then. Eagle Ridge approached Greco about the possibility of an apartment community in 8-acre area amid the 35-acre corporate park. At first, Greco wasn’t sure, Brandsted remembered. But after looking at the area with many employers close by, they took the leap. The young man looking for a trendy apartment building in the North Loop but with the desire to live close to Boston Scientific was all the confi rmation
they needed to ensure they made the right choice last month. Greco was founded by Arnie Gregory in 1992 — he was a pioneer in the North Loop and Northeast Minneapolis condo redevelopment and in 2008 Greco led the way in a resurgence of new apartments replacing old buildings in Uptown with its “Blue Apartments.” Many of Gregory’s friends and family are the investors in Loden SV; one is a Shoreview resident. “They believe in Shoreview and the outdoor recreation,” Brandsted said.
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