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Local woman’s last wish granted by community BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — After more than a three-year battle with lung cancer, resident Pam Remme, 60, passed away on Oct. 15. Recently, Remme's last wish was granted by her family, friends and community members. Remme will be remembered as a woman who always wanted to help people. Not surprisingly, her last wish was to collect donations for homeless youth in the area. Her wish was granted in November, which is Homeless Youth Awareness Month. On Monday, Nov. 7 a group of people gathered at the American Legion Post 566 in Circle Pines to give all of the donations collected for Hope 4 Youth. “She just wanted to help people, that's it. She loved people, she loved helping others and she always saw the good in everybody,” said Remme's daughter Amber Determan. “If somebody stole something, she said, ‘They probably needed it more than me.’” Hope 4 Youth is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the four key areas of hope, including housing, outreach, prevention and education.

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Family and friends gathered Nov. 9 at American Legion Post 566 in Circle Pines to give donations to Hope 4 Youth in honor of Pam Remme. (Back row, from left) Dan Determan (Pam’s son in-law) holding Blaine Determan (Pam’s grandson), Amber Determan (Pam’s daughter), Ron Remme (Pam’s husband), Erik Remme and John Remme (Pam’s sons). Front: Colton Determan (Pam’s grandson). Pam’s grandsons Evan, Waylan and Walker and granddaughter Ameila Remme are not pictured.

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The organization meets the basic needs of young people (ages 23 and under) in the north metro Twin Cities area who are experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. Remme was a member of the Lions Club as well as the American Legion. Last year, Remme organized an effort to collect items of comfort such as teddy bears, dolls, stuffed animals and blankets for children in need. She even started a charity called Pam Remme's Little Cherubs Organization. “Her goal was always to help. She never wanted to take any of the credit. Sure, it was my mom's wish, but the community made it happen,” Determan said. Even though Remme always had a love for youth, her passion for helping youth really developed from the relationships she built when she was the owner of the Dairy Queen in Lexington. “She knew their stories, good and bad,” Determan said, adding that her dream was to own a foster home and be a foster parent. “It (youth homelessness) is way more significant than she knew,” her daughter said. On any given night in Minnesota, there are more than 4,000 homeless

young people. Hope 4 Youth's goal is to end youth homelessness in Anoka County by 2024. Every day, the organization sees between 25 and 40 young people come through its Drop-In Center doors in Anoka. The organization works to provide young people with basic needs such as hot, nutritious meals, food, basic hygiene products, clothes, a hot shower and laundry facilities. Then, the plan is to help youth secure housing, fi nd jobs, finish school and access health and wellness services. “She just cared about people and wanted everyone to be safe,” Determan said. Remme was preceded in death by father, Lawrence; mother, June; brother, Ben, and granddaughter, Emma. She is survived by husband, Ron; sons, John, Erik; daughter, Amber (Dan) Determan; stepdaughters, Angela Tomasko and Jenifer (Tamel) Quinn; 11 grandkids and two great-grandchildren; and sister, Renae (Dennis) Stewart. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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ELIMINATION OF DEA: Traffic safety grant and police complaints discussed FROM PAGE 1

small city with a small budget. We have done our time and made our contribution to this program,” Reinert said. “It is time for some other city to take up that expense. We certainly benefit, as do all the other cities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We will continue to see a benefit, as someone else picks up that torch and carries it forward from this point on.” The cost (salary plus fringe benefits) for the DEA Task Force Officer (TFO) position for 2017 would be $108,380, with Lino Lakes being eligible to receive $17,750 in reimbursement from the DEA for overtime expenses incurred by the officer assigned the DEA Task Force. Reinert’s recommendation is that the officer assigned to the DEA Task Force be reassigned within the city’s Department of Public Safety and the reduction in personnel would happen through attrition. In other words, when a vacancy occurs within the department the position would not be filled. A Lino Lakes officer has been assigned to the DEA Task Force group since 2011. A DEA task force officer (TFO) is a state law enforcement officer assigned to the DEA who is then deputized as a federal law enforcement officer. Since 2011, Lino Lakes has received $140,363 in Federal Narcotic Forfeiture Funds stemming from the assignment of an officer to the DEA Task Force.

The funds received must be used for law enforcment uses. To date, Lino Lakes Police Division has expended $119,639 of the funds and as of Sept. 21, the cash balance in the fund is $29,718. At the time Lino Lakes joined the force, the city had experienced 145 narcotics-related incidents over a 12-month period, the highest level since 2001. Lino Lakes has since experienced a reduction in the number of such incidents. In 2015, for example, there were 64 narcotics-related incidents. Councilwoman Melissa Maher asked if Chief John Swenson thought the reduction in incidents could be directly attributed to Lino Lakes being involved with the program. “Yes. There is a lot of value in the program. It would be my recommendation that it continue,” he said. Swenson added that the DEA TFO position provides a resource and investigative tool for officers in the Lino Lakes police division, as the TFO has access to DEA databases and technology, which can then be be used for investigations within Lino Lakes. In addition, the officer assigned to the task force acts as a liaison to other agencies, including: the United States Attorney’s Office, Anoka/Hennepin Drug Task Force, other police departments and sheriff’s offices throughout the state, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and numerous federal agencies including the Federal Bureau

of Investigations and Homeland Security Investigations. Councilman Michael Manthey asked what the plan would be if the position was eliminated, whether the responsibilities of dealing with narcotics would fall on that one officer, or if they would be split up equally between all of the officers. Swenson explained that if the position were eliminated, the narcotics work would be given to department investigators. Manthey said he was concerned about the responsibilities falling back on the officers. “Let’s not pretend that this guy is scouring the streets of Lino Lakes; he is part of a DEA Twin Cities metropolitan task force that has its own tasks, duties, assignments, objectives that they want to do for the entire area. There is a benefit to the police department solely because of his association with that group and his interaction and knowledge of what they do,” Reinert said. “There will be another person that is put in that place that will have that same broad view of the entire Twin Cities metropolitan area ... it is not like now we have nobody to chase after drugs in Lino Lakes. That is just a falsehood.” Manthey said he saw the benefit in the position. “We are not looking at the individual on the street who is getting high, we are looking at being able to process a higher level investigating and taking out those medium- to higher-level players

in positions who are providing narcotics in our community,” he said. “I feel that puts us in a good position to be able to process the higher-level people and hopefully slow down the narcotics entering our community. There’s a lot of investigating, processing and people being arrested at the distribution level and that is going to trickle down to people who use drugs. If it is difficult to get them here, they are going to go somewhere else.” Reinert said later in an emailed statement: “... I understand that John Swenson does not want to lose a position, but he overstates the amount of time that this person actually spends in the city of Lino Lakes doing activity for the city. This person is assigned to a sevencounty metrowide DEA task force. His duties and responsibilities are to the entire metro area, not just Lino Lakes, and our residents pay for it. His objectives are set by the DEA,” he wrote. “I admit that eliminating this position will have a slight impact on Lino Lakes, but we have 27 sworn officers working for the city and a sizable administrative staff that will be able to take up the Lino Lakes-based duties. Also, we will still have the metrowide task force working on our behalf and have access to all of the benefits as all cities in the metro area have access to this entity.” The position was up for discussion again at the special budget meeting held immediately after the regular meeting

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Thomas Alan Kuchman Thomas Alan Kuchman, 62, of Circle Pines, died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Adeline, survived by brothers Dick and Tim and sisters Carol and Cheryl, other family members and many special friends and loved ones. He is greatly missed by all of them. Tom was a talented and competitive athlete, especially in football, basketball and baseball and always enjoyed golfing. Tom was a kind soul with a ready smile, and as

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the first word out of the officer’s mouth is how much I’ve had to drink, not how is your day going, do you know why I pulled you over?’” Swenson said he has only received one complaint regarding the traffic safety officer. “I would encourage any council member or anybody out there who has a complaint, to please call us. Call us right after the stop, we will look at the video (and listen to the audio) and if people haven’t been treated with respect, we will address it,” he said. Manthey shared his opinion. “I like the overall effect it does have on traffic safety. I totally understand where the mayor is coming from. We don’t want to build a feeling of being afraid that you are going to be pulled over for any little thing. We want that officer to be aggressive on the stuff that he sees out there. But that feeling that people get when they feel an officer is looking for something to pull someone over is tough to deal with.” He added, “I’ve heard both sides on this from the community. The majority of what I’ve heard is positive, but when you do hear a couple negatives on it, it is difficult,” Maher said, “Since I’ve moved out here I’ve been pulled over twice and both times the officers were nothing but absolutely polite and courteous and got me on my way as fast as they could.” The traffic safety grant was also up for discussion again at the special budget meeting that was scheduled to be held immediately after the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 14.

that was scheduled for Monday, Nov. 14, after press time. Traffic safety grant, police complaints During a discussion regarding a traffic safety grant, Reinert brought up the fact that he has heard numerous complaints regarding the specific position. In January 2015 the council approved a resolution accepting a traffic safety grant from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety; the grant is renewable for up to four years. The primary goal of the grant is to enhance safety on community roads and freeways. The grant reimburses the city for expenses related to salary and benefits for one officer, court-related overtime and attendance to the Toward Zero Deaths conference. Reinert asked Swenson what has changed about the position since it was implemented. “What is going on differently now? What has changed? Because I just hear lots and lots of complaints. Businesses in town, their sales are down, and I don’t think we are going to have an event that was taking place for the past dozen years during Blue Heron Days at the Tavern (on Main) anymore; I think that’s gone now,” he said. Swenson said, “Well, I’d hope our businesses are serving their clientele in a responsible manner so they are not putting the rest of us at risk.” Reinert added, “There are a lot of sober people being pulled over. There are bartenders who don’t drink who continually talk to me about the fact that ‘When are they going to start recognizing my car, because they pull me over all the time and

busy as he was for many years, he always had the time and patience to give great care to his brother Dick. We are sure he is very much at peace now and is treating all in Heaven to “Kuchman pancakes.” A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, with a luncheon following at St. Joseph of the Lakes, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, 55014. For further inquiries, call Tim at 320-2904493 or Tina at 612-600-9426.

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Thanksgiving: Crossing cultures

hree Thanksgivings ago, I was on my own in a foreign land. It is one of the Thanksgivings which reminds me most of the reason we celebrate Thanksgiving. I felt much like the pilgrims of old. No one around me even knew it was “Thanksgiving.” But that made it even more genuine, like a flashback from the past. The Pilgrims and their welcoming native friends were just living life, too. Just celebrating the harvest together — newcomer and native. It was harvest time in Thailand. I had traveled to a remote village of the Karen people to teach English. The host pastor dropped me off for a week to teach Story English where no foreign teacher had taught before. I bounced in a Chaser pickup truck bed as we traveled Sara Marie Moore up and down hills deep into rural Thailand, reminding myself it was a magazine article I read in high school that had really inspired me to do this. Writers. I called the host pastor at the end of that week and told him to pick me up after another week. I wanted to stay. I wanted to celebrate the harvest with these people. The villagers had begun to cut their golden rice with sickles, leaving it to dry in the sun. One day I followed my host mother, taking a sickle in my hand. She smiled and communicated her enthusiasm, even though we couldn’t speak any of the same languages. I followed her outside the village to a field down the road. Smiles broke out among the villagers when they saw me harvesting rice by hand, just like them. Well, almost. I did my best. Taking part in a harvest with no machinery proved to be an amazing experience. I helped to bundle the sheaves after they had dried out. I helped to thresh the rice, beating the sheaves over a bamboo mesh. I hulled the rice with a large, foot-powered hammer. The villagers came together for the harvest, helping each other in their fields. And when Thanksgiving Thursday came around, I celebrated the harvest with them. They shared their rice with me, and their crabs. It was a special meal, celebrating the harvest. That is what Thanksgiving is all about: celebrating and sharing across cultures. It is about more than being thankful — it is about sharing life, culture and food. My other most genuine Thanksgiving was eight years ago when I hosted a group of 16 Karen refugees for an American-style Thanksgiving their first year in America — in Minnesota. It was their first taste of some of our traditional American Thanksgiving foods. But for me, hosting Thanksgiving dinner for them was about more than sharing turkey and pie — it was about welcoming newcomers to America and making them feel at home. The Karen people have suffered ethnic persecution in Myanmar for decades. There are now about 12,000 Karen in Minnesota, according to Alexis Walstad, co-executive director of the Karen Organization of Minnesota. Thousands still remain in refugee camps in Thailand. The village I visited in 2013 was near the refugee camps, and I also spent time in one of the camps. This year, my husband and I decided we are going to make Thanksgiving about what it was originally about — offering hospitality to newcomers and building relationships across cultures. So far, our invite list has included newcomers, visitors and students from China, Iran and Morocco. In my eyes, America is a big pie. Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview Press and the Vadnais Heights Press.

America is rebounding Americans are rebounding from an historic election. States across a swath of middle America flipped from blue to red, based largely on the issue of the economy. Rust belt states such as Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania defied the pundits and led a wave for change, for a stronger economy, and against the trend of “globalization.” Choosing between two of the most controversial and disliked figures to run for Legislator ever president, Hillary Clinton and Donald Lingo Trump, voters Linda Runbeck decided Trump’s policies offered the best chance b h ffor a better economy and a better future. For voters in Wisconsin, the selection of Donald Trump was a “rational choice” because 61 percent of Badger State voters viewed the economy as either “bad or ‘not good,” according to Daniel Henninger of the Wall Street Journal. This election also demonstrated the wisdom of our country’s founding fathers who established the Electoral College system for electing the president. They explicitly rejected electing our presidents by direct vote. They feared a direct vote system would allow large population centers such as California, Illinois, New York and Florida an advantage over small “fly-over” states. Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes reflect our population-based number

of eight congressional seats and our two U.S. Senate seats. Every state, no matter how small, is awarded two senators, thus leveling the playing field of small state. So, while Hillary Clinton received about 400,000 more votes than Donald Trump, he won the Electoral College by 290-228 electoral votes. In Minnesota, the wave reflected national concerns surrounding the failures of the Affordable Care Act and its state version, MNsure. The Republican majority in the House increased from 73 to 76 members, while Republicans gained control of the Senate for only the second time in 40 years. The upcoming legislative session is a budget year, but the reform of MNsure will be more urgent for some 500,000 Minnesotans on individual plans or in small businesses. With premiums soaring up to 67 percent in Minnesota, it’s critical to find a fix for MNsure. Constituents have contacted me with reports of individual plans costing $18,000 and more for one year with another $7,000 deductible on top of that. Long term, the solutions to the health care crisis include controlling premium costs, increasing consumer choice, and allowing greater access to doctors and specialists. There has been frequent discussion regarding a special session to address this issue, but a decision awaits state leaders. Other than to subsidize it more heavily, House and Senate Democrats have blocked all Republican-led initiatives to reform MN-

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QUAD AREA EVENTS NANOWRIMO WRITE-IN

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

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics. Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

SWING DANCE

When: 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Features the Saints of Swing Big Band playing a variety of swing and Latin style music to dance to. Dance lessons at 6:15 p.m.; Music 7-10 p.m. Admission is $12 and includes 2 drinks. Contact: 651-784-3015 or mystjoes.org

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy

an afternoon/evening out. $25; registration required. Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca/

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS

When: 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 21-Dec. 19 Where: Centennial Elementary Media Center, 4657 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Learn basic knitting techniques and patterns. $55; registration required. Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12.org/communityeducation

BLOOD DRIVE

When: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Where: Centennial High School-East, Details: Adults go to the front of the donation line. Contact: 763-792-5206

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Where: Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Hikes go appx. 5 miles and last appx. 1 ½-2 hours. Open to everyone. Contact: 651-653-3242

‘AWAY IN THE BASEMENT’

When: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Where: Bus leaves from Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Adults day trip to the Plymouth Playhouse to see “Away in the Basement”. $53/person includes ticket, lunch and transportation. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

NATURE PLAY: WINTER CRITTERS

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VERMICOMPOSTING

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn how to reduce food waste and make great compost year-round by composting using red wiggler worms. Participants will make a vermicomposting bin to take home. $12/person; $5/additional family member. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

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

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When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 15 Where: Shoreview When: 7 p.m. Mondays Community Center Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. St. Details: Vendors will Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. offer a variety of baked goods, produce, salsa, Contact: 651-982-2440 jams and more. or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity HANDICRAFT WORK center.com When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes UNDERSTANDING Senior Center, 1189 Main EARLY EPISODE PSYCHOSIS St. Details: Seniors can When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. knit, crochet, embroider, Tuesday, Nov. 15 quilt, needlework and Where: St. Andrews more while socializing. Church, 900 Stillwater Contact: 651-982-2440 Rd., Mahtomedi or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Details: Free class to help young people who have experienced TODDLER STORYTIME psychosis and/or their When: 11-11:30 a.m. family members and Tuesdays loved ones understand Where: Centennial symptoms, causes and Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines treatments, and learn Details: Stories, songs how to achieve recovery. Registration required. and ﬁngerplays for Contact: 651-645-2948 children ages 2-3 and a or namihelps.org caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. FARE FOR ALL org When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Where: Forest Lake FAMILY STORYTIME VFW, 556 SW 12th St. When: 10:15-10:45 Details: Open to a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. everyone to purchase Thursdays fresh fruit, vegetables Where: Centennial and frozen meat Library, 100 Civic

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packages at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. Contact: fareforall.org

SENIOR DANCE

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway 34TH ANNUAL Details: Enjoy mature ST. PAUL PRAYER music by Florian BREAKFAST Chmielewski. Held the When: 7-8:30 a.m. 3rd Friday of every Thursday, Nov. 17 month. $6/person Where: InterContinental St. Paul includes lunch. Cash bar. Riverfront Hotel, 11 East Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Theme is ‘God’s Heart in LEGO MANIA Community’ and & BLOCKS PARTY features keynote speaker When: 1:30-4 p.m. Dr. Charles P. Morgan, Friday, Nov. 18 CEO, Union Gospel Where: Hardwood Mission. Individual Creek Library, 19955 tickets $28. Forest Rd. N., Forest Contact: saintpaul Lake prayer.org Details: Children 5 and up can drop-in and play with LEGOS at the LUTFISK AND library. No registration MEATBALL DINNER When: Thursday, Nov. required. Contact: 651-275-7300 17, multiple serving or washcolib.org times Where: Gammelgarden SKATEBOARD ART Museum, 20880 Olinda WITH MARK RIVARD Trail N., Scandia When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Details: Traditional Nov. 18 Swedish Meal served Where: Hardwood at Elim Lutheran Creek Library, 19955 Church, sale at the Forest Rd. N., Forest Gammelgarden Butik. Lake Contact: 651-433-5053 Details: Create a or www.gammelgarden skateboard deck with museum.org the help of artist Mark Rivard and Sharpies. Registration required. THIRD THURSDAY Contact: 651-275-7300 NIGHT ADULT BOOK or washcolib.org CLUB When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 DIVE-IN MOVIE Where: Hardwood When: 7-9:30 p.m. Creek Library, 19955 Friday, Nov. 18 Forest Road N., Forest Where: Shoreview Lake Community Center, 4580 Details: Title selected Victoria St. N. is ‘The Casual Vacancy’ Details: Guests can by J.K. Rowling. Read relax on giant sea the book and join the creatures or lounge on discussion. No advance pool-side chairs and sign-up necessary. enjoy the movie ‘Angry Contact: 651-275-7300 Birds’. No registration necessary; admission is

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FAST BEFORE THE FEAST

When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 Where: Tri Fitness, 1338 Highway 96 E., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K and fun run. Bring food donations for White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf and Hugo Good Neighbor’s Food Shelf. Contact: triﬁtnesswbl. com

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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

WHERE: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater

a daily pass or free for members. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

LEGEND OF LUCIA GIRLS & DOLLS TEA PARTY

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, 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

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DETAILS: Historic site decorated for the holidays. Live music, open tea room, vendors, and guided tours. Photos with Santa 10-4 p.m.

CONTACT: 651-275-7075 or www. co.washington.mn.us

Details: Free workshop presented by international bestselling author Barbara Longley on the topic of deep point of view. Pre-meeting breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Village Inn. Contact: northern lightswriters.org

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

CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Where: Shoreview Library, 4570 North Victoria St. Details: Free two-hour workshop that provides information to parents of school-age children about special education services, the evaluation process, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), 504 plans, accommodations and modiﬁcations. Registration required. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org

When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: Chateau St. Croix Winery, 1998 State Rd. 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Five foodpaired wine tastings and live music from 1-4 p.m. $6. Contact: chateau stcroix.com

SENSITIVE SANTA

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

When: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Where: Maplewood Mall Details: Sensoryfriendly Santa experience for children with special needs and their families. Contact: 651-770-3863 or maplewoodmall.com

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MAN UP AND READ BOOK CLUB

When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Giese Memorial Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED WORKSHOP

COMEDY SHOW

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 Where: Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Thanksgiving week show with headliner Mary Mack, featuring Angelo Vescio, and hosted by Ryan Kahl. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 day of show.

When: Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 27 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: 25th annual performance of the family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Contact: 651-439-2820 or www.stcroixballet. com

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3, 10 and 17; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Harry Connick Jr. brings us the tale of Eubie the Elf. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com

‘THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS’

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 & 17; 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 & 11 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: One-woman play about hapless holidays and luckless romances. Suggested for mature audiences. Tickets $15-18. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com

SHOREVIEW LIBRARY MOVING SALE

When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Where: Shoreview A HOMETOWN HOLIDAY Library, 4570 N. Victoria When: Saturday, St. Nov. 26 Details: Used book Where: Downtown and library furniture Forest Lake sale in preparation for Details: Specials and the library’s move to a promotions at local businesses. Tree lighting new facility. Proceeds support the capital at 5 p.m. and visit campaign. with Santa and Mrs. Contact: rclreads.org Claus 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Lakeside Park. Contact: forestlake chamber.org WBCA MEMBERS

PET PHOTOS

When: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Where: Maplewood Mall Details: Opportunity to have pets photos taken with Santa. Contact: 651-770-3863 or maplewoodmall.com

CRISIS PLANNING WORKSHOP

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Where: Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Road N. Details: Free crisis planning workshop for parents of children with challenging behaviors or mental illness. Registration required. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org

‘THE HAPPY ELF’

When: Dec 1-18. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Dec. 1, 8 and 15; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec.

EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Non-juried exhibition of WBCA members original artwork. Exhibit runs through Dec. 15. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS WINTER & HOLIDAY SALE

When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Shop for gently used kids items, including clothing, toys and electronics. Contact: jbfsale.com

ANNUAL PJs WITH SANTA

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday,

Dec. 2 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Details: Santa, face painting, games, Wizard of Oz Puppet Show, cookies. For kids with parents. Pajamas optional. For all ages. $10/resident family; $20/non-resident family. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6000 or www.cityvadnais heights.com

‘I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE’

When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2-18 Where: American Legion Post 225, 355 W. Broadway, Forest Lake Details: Masquers Theatre Company musical that celebrates the mating game behind “relationships.” Features local talent. Tickets $16/ adults; $14/students and seniors. Contact: masquers theatre.org/on-stage

SHOP-TILL-YOU-DROP CRAFT SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Where: American Legion Post 225, 355 W. Broadway, Forest Lake Details: 35 crafters and lunch available. Proceeds beneﬁt veteran’s and children’s programs. Contact: 651-464-2600 or post225.com

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WINTERFEST WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17 Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Horsedrawn carriage rides 11 am- 2:45 p.m.; Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: www.down townwhitebearlake.com/ events

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Quad area election results

Red vs. Blue continued Circle Pines Precinct 1

50%

565 votes

U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 6

444 votes

39%

Precinct 2 38%

709 votes

984 votes

46%

Lexington 53%

Tom Emmer, R

66%

David Snyder

498 votes

359 votes

38%

Centerville

34% 53%

972 votes

800 votes

36%

MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 38

Roger Chamberlain, R Pat Davern, DFL

59%

41%

MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 38A

“Currently seeking eligible bachelor in Canada, UK, Germany, France, or Switzerland who would like to marry a single mom and get us out of here. I CAN COOK.”

“We need to wait and see what he “I’m kind of sad and will do. I wish the election brings hopeless about the U.S. election because the new more peace not only to U.S., but also president doesn’t want the to the world.” refugees to move to the U.S.” – Thailand, in Karen refugee camp area Staff Facebook friend

– St. Paul Staff Facebook friend

The political cartoonist for Press Pubs prematurely declared Hilary Clinton the winner in his only submission for the week. A staffer observed:

Kevin Fogarty, DFL

39%

Linda Runbeck, R

61%

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER D 6

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34%

Rhonda Sivarajah

66%

Lexington Mayor Mayor Mark Kurth (unopposed) 96% Write-in 4% Lexington City Council Diane Harris, Write-in 100% Centennial School Board Christina Wilson 32% Chris Bettinger 29% Ray Culp 22% Roland (Ron) Parrucci 18 %

– Turkey Staff Facebook friend

“I am wearing all black today and a scarf with skulls on it to reﬂect how I feel.” – St. Paul Staff Facebook friend

“People are also worried about what “As Vikings fans, we all know it’s not over ’til it’s over.” Trump’s victory means for the diplomatic and “A scary day I never thought would actually come. Congratulations Trump, economic relations. but a word of caution to all. Let us hope and pray that he is good to his word and truly finds a way to be “president for all Americans.” The Divided States But I don't think that it’s gonna lead to of America is in despair and we must find a way, some common ground, to anti-Americanism.” once again unite, or we will fall.” “OK we'll give this guy a chance--but we are not giving in/giving up our fight for the human rights and freedoms Americans have fought and died for. And neither Obama nor Clinton are asking us to give up—for those of you who got that impression. No way!” – Stillwater Staff Facebook friend

– Eagan Staff Facebook friend

– Germany Journalist at Shoreview's sister city newspaper in Einhausen

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Incarcerated women use writing as an outlet of expression MERCEDIES CARLSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LINO LAKES — The Minnesota Correctional Facility located in Lino Lakes has begun a series of writing classes for incarcerated women who are looking for a healthy outlet to express themselves and their experiences. The Lino Lakes facility will now be the third county correctional facility in the Twin Cities to have a program of this kind. There is currently one in Sherburne County and another in Ramsey County, located in Maplewood.

The writing class was created through a $10,000 grant from Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) and a $6,200 grant from COMPAS (Community Programs in the Arts). These grants fund two professional writers, who come to the facility for a two-week period to work with the women to create and publish an anthology of creative work by the time the class is over. The fi rst class was completed at the end of October, and several more are scheduled in the next year. As reported by the U.S. Department of Justice and highlighted in the book “Inside This Place, Not of It:

Narratives from Women’s Prison,” more than two-thirds of women in prison have experienced sexual and physical abuse. Why do these statistics matter for a writing program? William Hoffman, the senior programs coordinator, discussed this question. During a Press interview with Hoffman, he emphasized how helpful the program is for an incarcerated woman who is able to openly express what is on her mind, especially considering that most of the women housed in the facility have been victimized themselves. He believes that it is important to help inmates

through the struggles they’ve faced, and to help them prepare for the life they have ahead of them. Hoffman said, “We all have a brother, sister, cousin, or parent that’s in jail and will be getting out. If we can give them a few skills for when they get out, that’d be wonderful. It’s all about making people a little bit better.” There will be two more classes in the next year, the fi rst of which begins on Dec. 12. A fi nal reading will take place on Jan. 4 at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility.

BUSINESS BRIEF Outstanding woman in banking named Tirzah Wedewer, vice president and chief financial officer for F&M Bank, was recently honored by Northwestern Financial Review as a 2016 Outstanding Woman in Banking. Each fall the publication accepts nominations of bankers who have made significant contributions to their bank,

industry and community. Wedewer has been a part of the banking industry for almost her entire professional life and has worked in all areas of the bank with an emphasis in business development, lending, depository services and management of the holding company operations.

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A single-vehicle rollover crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 on North Road in front of Centennial High School. A 22-year-old male was traveling eastbound when another vehicle pulled out in front of him and was unable to stop. A witness said speed was a factor in the crash. The driver was checked out for injuries on the scene and it was determined that no medical treatment was needed. There were no citations issued.

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This photograph of the Wenzel/Rehbein farm in Lino Lakes dates from around 1916, sometime during the winter based on the snowfall. At that time, the farm of 804 acres was up for sale, but it never sold. The photograph is no longer in good condition, but it still gives you a sense of the place.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES spring, Lino Park will get some improvements Mayor Jeff Reinert agreed and mentioned that The Lino Lakes City Council discussed the following including an adaptive swing seat. He mentioned it the city might want to consider going through the items at its Nov. 7 work session: might be a possibility to switch from pea gravel to same process with other services the city contracts • Discussed the possibility of changing public acwood fiber and install an adaptive swing seats at out to see if it can save some money. The average counting fi rms. In September, city staff sent out reBirch Park as well. cost for 2016, 2017 and 2018 would be around $33,000 quests for proposals for auditing services for 2016, • Discussed municipal consent for the I-35W north for Redpath and Company. 2017 and 2018. Four proposals were received from corridor project. Resolutions for consent and nonAbdo, Eick & Meyers LLP, CliftonLarsenAllen LLP, • Discussed a letter Reinert received from resident consent were drafted and the council has not yet Ashley Swenson regarding trail accessibility. Redpath and Company and Bergan KDV. The proreached an agreement. The council will consider Swenson, who has a young son in a wheel chair, posed cost to perform the city's audit ranged from another resolution at one of its December meetings. wrote that her family lives near two parks, neither $32,000 to $36,350. Lino Lakes' audits have been • Discussed possible locations for a veterans of which are handicap accessible. She said, “We done by CliftonLarsenAllen LLP since 1999. memorial. Two locations were proposed including would love to be able to go on walks or bike rides Finance Director Sarah Cotton explained near the Civic Complex as well as near one of the with him and our other three children, but our that last year, the rough preliminary draft of fi re stations. Reinert said, “I am not against the neighborhood cannot access either park safely by the financial statements had a lot of errors in it, fi re station location, but we purchased the land in bike, stroller or wheel chair.” and after the errors were brought to the fi rm's 1999... it's 2016. If we decide to do it there, we may After some discussion, Public Services Director attention, many of the errors were still present in never see it. I think we could conceivably get this Rick DeGardner explained the process of updating the next draft. Cotton proposed the city go with done in two to three years.” either of the two suggested parks to be handicap Redpath and Company. “It might be beneficial Karlson shared his concerns about the Civic accessible was not currently possible due to costs. to have a fresh perspective, a new look on the Complex location. “I don't think its the best place. It is estimated that it would cost about $150,000 financials,” she said. I think its kind of small. What I have trouble with to secure the additional alright-of-way needed in City Administrator Jeff Karlson added, “Sarah is when you have ceremonies or special events addition to $35,000 to $40,000 for the trail itself. took the time to go through the audit thoroughly. on that island, during the week you've got a lot of “I think that until we are in a position to utilize She showed me all of the inaccuracies and it was traffic going around that island especially with the general fund dollars...I just don't see how this trail quite alarming... this is a good move; this really to daycare and you've got a lot of police vehicles with would work,” he said. me is a no brainer. When you have a fi rm that long, sirens when they get called out. Visually I think it DeGardner mentioned the item was in the I just think they get a little lackadaisical.” would look good,” he said. top two of items of importance on the park Councilman Bill Kusterman agreed, “It is good Reinert told the council to give it some more improvements list and that the city has been to get fresh eyes. I don't think it is a bad idea. We thought and the item would be discussed at a future approached by multiple residents over the years are saving a bit of money and Redpath is a bit more meeting or work session. regarding the same topic. He added that next local.”

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Century College prosthetic faculty Steve Stolberg displays a wall of prosthetic samples students have fabricated.

Century orthotic and prosthetic program stands tall in the state — and nation BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

Century College is home to the only orthotic and prosthetic program in the state. In fact, it was the first technical-level program in the nation when it was started in 1974 through a community effort put forth by the Twin Cities Orthotics and Prosthetics chapter, said Stan O'Connor, director of prosthetic education. Last month, through donations totaling $1.7 million over the last four years and $300,000 in state funds, the program received a state-of-the-art robotic carving machine, O'Connor said. The machine can drill holes, plasma cut and weld, said orthotic faculty member Chad Smith, which is perfect for the profession that fabricates artificial limbs and orthopedic braces. “We are just beginning to design curriculum around all of its capabilities,” said Katie Voss, director of orthotic education. “The potential is great.” The seven-axis robotic arm machine will be shared with other departments, such as for welding and auto body classes. The orthotic and prosthetic program offers education from a diploma to a master’s degree. “Our programs are designed in the career ladder approach,” Voss said. Century College is the fi rst school in the nation to open a practitioner assistant level between its technician program and master's degree program. The program started last year and is so new its accreditation standards are still being fi nalized, Voss said. “We are the fi rst school in the country to be ready with our actual assistant level education model,” she said. The program will

start off as a post-associate diploma option, but Century would like to grow it into a bachelor's degree. Its technician program offers a diploma or associate degree in applied science. The master's degree is in partnership with Concordia University in St. Paul. “We are the only school to offer all three levels of training,” O'Connor said. Graduates can be technicians who make prosthetics, fitters who work with practitioners, or, with a master's degree, practitioners themselves. “There are only seven total technical-level training programs in the U.S.,” Voss said. Naturally, students come from across the country and the world for the program. “We have had students here from every state in the country and international students from 17 different countries,” O'Connor said. This year it has 72 students in its technician program, 24 in its assistant program and 30 in its master's program. About 60 percent come from out-of-state. Orthotic and prosthetic users and veterans are often attracted to the career, Voss said. Graduates have good job outlooks. “We guarantee 100 percent placement of graduates as long as they are willing to relocate,” O'Connor said, noting employers nationwide pursue their graduates. “It has been a fun, rewarding program if you like working with your hands and helping people,” he said. “We are considered kind of a hidden profession,” Smith said. The making of prosthetic and orthotic makers Local patients volunteer to assist the students as they learn how to make prosthetics and orthotics.

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Last month, Century College received a seven-axis robotic arm machine that can drill holes, plasma cut and weld. The machine will be used by the orthotics and prosthetics department and other departments in the college.

“We use actual users of the devices as models,” Voss said, noting students who use the devices also volunteer for classmates. “We have a lot of students who are amputees or users of orthotic devices.” Students evaluate the prosthetic limbs and then fabricate a device based on what they observe in the model. They also do a test fit on the user. “Students learn how to cast and evaluate the patient,” said prosthetic faculty Steve Stolberg, who was the fi rst student in the program 40 years ago. “We have a very handson approach to learning,” Voss said. “It is a very active classroom.” In the technician program, students aren't graded on their fabrications. Instead, they repeat a project until they get it right. “The goal is to master the skills,” Voss said. “They have the opportunity to practice and practice.” Students are using 3-D

printing in the college's fab lab to investigate new ways to make prosthetics. “They love the opportunity because they are free to do whatever they dream up,” Voss said. But for the most part, the science of prosthetics and orthotics hasn't changed too much — completely 3-D printed orthotics and prosthetics are still in the future. “The traditional materials of metal and leather and such don't ever really go away,” Voss said. “We are adding new materials, but it doesn't usually eliminate the old. We add on things like a 3-D printing piece.” O'Connor has seen materials shift over 40 years — from wooden legs to urethane foam to the beginnings of 3-D printing. The program has a wellknown library collection that receives requests for materials from across the country, even from the

Library of Congress. “I believe it to be the largest orthotic and prosthetic library collection in the world,” Voss said. Librarian Cheryl Langevin has been acknowledged by the Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics for her efforts in preserving a collection donated by A. Bennett Wilson Jr. Also on the world stage is Century alumna Melissa Stockwell, who won a bronze medal in the paratriathlon at the Paralympic Games in Rio Sept. 11. Stockwell is an Iraq veteran who served as a fi rst lieutenant. Her left leg was lost in Baghdad when a bomb exploded. She was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Stockwell was the fi rst Iraq veteran in the Paralympic Games in 2008 and competed in swimming.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 900 block of Main Street for a moving violation at noon Nov. 1. The 17-year-old male passenger from Lino Lakes was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Officers responded to the 300 block of Elm Street on a report of a motor vehicle that struck a pedestrian at 9:57 a.m. Nov.1. There were no injuries to the juvenile pedestrian or the driver noted. • Officers responded to a 911 hang-up call in the 8000 block of Lake Drive at 3:18 a.m. Nov. 1. After further investigation, a 21-year old-female from Wyoming was arrested for third-degree DWI. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 8000 block of Lake Drive for a driving violation at 1:38 a.m. Nov. 2. The 29-yearold male driver from Ham Lake was arrested for third-degree DWI, speeding and no insurance. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 6200 block of Hodgson Road at 9:56 p.m. Nov. 2. The 32-year-old female driver from Circle Pines was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and improper lane use. • Officers responded to a property damage accident that occurred at Main Street and Otter Lake Road at 4:11 p.m. Nov. 3 involving two vehicles. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene. • Officers stopped a vehicle in the 8000 block of I-35E for an equipment violation at 1:09 a.m. Nov. 3. The 40-year-old male driver from North St. Paul was arrested for third-degree DWI and driving after cancellation. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers responded to the 500 block of

Apollo Drive on a report of a property damage accident at 1:14 p.m. Nov. 3. A vehicle backed into another vehicle. No injuries were reported. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 900 block of Main Street at 10:52 p.m. Nov. 3. The 48-yearold female driver from Andover was arrested for fourth-degree DWI, allowing an open bottle and speeding. • Officers responded to the 7900 block of Lake Drive for a personal injury accident involving a motorcycle at 3:32 p.m. Nov. 3. Minor injuries were reported. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 200 block of Main Street at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 3. The 47-year-old male driver from Circle Pines was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer responded to a report of theft from motor vehicle in the 700 block of Aqua Lane at 7:08 p.m. Nov. 4. Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and removed several items during the evening hours. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Main Street for an equipment violation at 11:12 p.m. Nov. 5. The 26-year-old driver from Centerville was subsequently cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer responded to a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive for a theft in progress at 2:22 p.m. Nov. 6. A 28-year-old female from Waterville was arrested for felony theft. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer responded to the 100 block of Green Briar on a theft report at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 6. Unknown suspect(s) removed two antique tractor rims from a yard at an unknown time. • Officers responded to the 500 block of Apollo Drive on a report of suspicious vehicles at 11:08 p.m. Nov. 6. After further investigation, a 50-year-old male from Isanti was arrested for third-degree burglary, theft, possession of fifth-degree controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 32-year-old

female from Cedar was arrested for third-degree burglary and theft. A 42-year-old female from Isanti was arrested for third-degree burglary, theft and providing false name to police. All three individuals were transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer responded to the 1400 block of Pheasant Hills Drive on a report of a burglary and theft of a motor vehicle at 7:06 a.m. Nov. 7. The case is currently under investigation. • An officer took a report of a theft from vehicle incident that occurred in the 6600 block of Timberwolf Trail at 10:23 a.m. Nov. 7. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway and removed several items during the night hours. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following: • Police met with a male in the 3700 block of Centerwood Road Nov. 3 in Lexington stating political signs had been stolen from his yard. Police advised the male that they would write a report. • Officers responded to the 9100 block of South Service Drive Nov. 4 in Lexington for a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident near Northway Shopping Center. A vehicle struck a pedestrian and the victim was transported to the hospital. • Officers were summoned to a business in the 30 block of Central Street Nov. 4 in Circle Pines on a report of theft. Upon arrival, officers gathered pertinent information, watched camera footage and the area was canvassed for the suspect. Officers were unable to locate the suspect and the case is inactive pending leads. • Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Galaxy Drive Nov. 4 in Circle Pines on a report of suspicious Facebook messages that were being received by a female. The female was advised how to block the messages.

• Officers were dispatched to a business in the 9100 block of South Service Drive Nov. 4 in Lexington on a report of juveniles throwing items that hadn't been purchased inside the store. The suspects left prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers looked for the suspects, but were unable to locate them and advised the victim that officers would provide extra patrol in the area. • A female in the 7200 block of Main Street in Centerville called to report her mail had been gone through Nov. 5. The female had no suspect information and believes that her mail had only been tampered with, not stolen. • An officer was dispatched to an injured possum in the 8900 block of Albert Ave Nov. 7 in Lexington. The possum was captured and relocated. • An officer responded to a phone call report of harassment in the 1900 block of Main Street Nov. 7 in Centerville. The caller advised a known female suspect was harassing her through social media and requested documentation. The case is inactive. • Officers observed a suspicious vehicle in the 9400 block of Hamline Avenue Nov. 8 in Lexington. Officers observed the same vehicle in the area of Edgewood Road and Aspen Avenue. Officers later found an illegal substance in the vehicle. The driver was arrested and booked into jail for fifth-degree possession. • Officers responded to a report of mail theft in the 6700 block of Beaver Pond Way Nov. 8 in Centerville. The caller advised he found his mailbox open and some incoming mail on the ground. There is no suspect information at this time. • A female in the construction area of 20th Avenue/Fairview Street in Centerville had her purse stolen from her vehicle Nov. 8. The female had no suspect information and was in the process of canceling her credit cards.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Anoka County launches #LastTag Anoka County is responding to the recent wave of heroin overdose cases in the county by redoubling efforts to raise awareness about the danger of the drug's use, particularly since the purity and condition of the drug are unknown to the user. On Oct. 24 there were six overdoses in the county, two of which were fatal. Beginning Friday, Nov. 11, a public service announcement (PSA) called #LastTag, aimed at young adults, will air in several movie theaters throughout the county. The PSA features stark imagery of a body in a morgue with a toe tag that lists the cause of death as an overdose. In addition, an online campaign will offer the same message, but will target county residents through mobile phones, tablets or computers.

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The Anoka County Attorney’s Office charged two adults Thursday, Nov. 10 in connection with the death of a 21-year-old boy in Blaine. The toddler’s mother, Heydi Jaqueline AguileraBustillo, 26, of Blaine, was charged with seconddegree manslaughter, aiding an offender and child endangerment. Nelson Geovanny Soto-Lopez, 24, of Blaine, was charged with second-degree murder. Officers of the Blaine Police Department were dispatched to the Blaine Medical Center on a report of an

unresponsive 21-month old male child around 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Lifesaving efforts were administered by the Blaine Police Department, Allina Health ambulance personnel and medical staff, but the child was declared deceased at the scene. Aguilera-Bustillo made a first appearance in Anoka County District Court Thursday, Nov. 10. Judge Nancy Logering set bail at $1 million and scheduled the next hearing for Jan. 10. Logering also appointed a guardian ad litem for Aguilera-Bustillo’s other child. Soto-Lopez will remain in custody in Missouri, where he was arrested, until he can be extradited to Minnesota. “This innocent little boy died a violent death. It is our responsibility to see justice done on his behalf,” said Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo.

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Citizens Academy explores fire extinguishers and car extrication

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Participants gear up for the Citizens Academy Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Lexington Fire Station. (From left, back row) Chuck Ogden, Greg Lucid and Chandra Peterson; Back row, Tracy Jordi, Tammy Petschl and Michael Giovinazzo.

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