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was glad to see that billionaire Mark Zuckerberg finally announced he is fed up with the fake news world he helped create. The ‘Wild West’ of information gathering and reporting lives on through the internet, with Facebook, YouTube, Yahoo news and other news aggregators promoting thousands of fake news stories. Our society seems to have increasingly become confused about what is news and what is entertainment… or perhaps many just don’t care. With the invention and availability of 24 hour television shows from MSNBC to FOX – as well as Publisher’s numerous print publications and online sites that promote View far-left or far-right view points, can easily choose to only get Carter Johnson we the news that we already agree with. We no longer have to hear both sides of a story if we don’t want to. Worse, fake news sites that pop up on our feeds like Facebook and Twitter encourage readers and listeners to form their opinions based on information that is false, and then quickly disseminate it to their friends and family with a tap of the share button. Just last week I was duped on a fake story. Every day I hear people lamenting about the ‘liberal media.’ Throughout my career I have met hundreds of media people – from reporters and editors to publishers and owners, and they fall along all areas of the ideological and political spectrum. Most small media outlets adhere to journalistic standards. Here at Press Publications we take fair, true and unbiased reporting of the news very seriously. If we want to be biased, we do it here, on the opinion page. If you are a regular reader, you also know that our staff and guest columnists and letter writers also represent a range of ideological and political personalities, and so in this way we can show balance even on our editorial pages. The true challenge is a clear understanding of the rules of journalism. Newspapers and other legitimate media outlets have followed a system for hundreds of years whereby journalists vet information for readers. From the CEO of Facebook to the small-town newspaper publisher, we all need to adhere to reporting the truth. All the legitimate news organizations that adhere to ethics and journalistic principles should be taking a real stand against the fake news outlets that jeopardize our reputation. Readers and viewers need to be aware of what is news entertainment and news – if something you hear or read in the news seems too far-fetched, it probably isn’t completely true. Black Friday A few years ago I got up at 4 a.m. and waited in line at Menards for a Black Friday deal on something I had been eyeing. The line reached to the highway and I ended up turning around, and learned that I could have ordered the same item later in the day at the same price. Many of our team members have a tradition of seeking out Black Friday deals. It can be good family togetherness time to go out in search of a bargain, as you can get twice as much shopping done if you go with your spouse or sister. I heard one family brings a folding chair and parks mom in line while the daughter runs and grabs items. If you are looking for a fun early morning, get out and give Black Friday a try. If you don’t have it in you to fight the crowds, shop after Christmas. Better yet, get out to your locally-owned shops this month where you will find great deals on more unique gift items, and even be wined and dined for your business. Shop local. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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ost people who have experienced the flu DO NOT skip their flu shot. Need more convincing? Have a seat; these facts might take your breath (and fear of needles) away. Like a cold front moving into Minnesota, the flu is on its way. It’s currently in South America and heading through Mexico and up to the with its Movers & states untimely arrival about the time Shakers we’re all unwrapCarolyn McClain ping Christmas gifts. Those of you who have not gotten your flu shot can bet on several things if you catch the flu: Fever It gets high, even 104/105 degrees. This is your body’s response to the flu virus as it works hard to produces antibodies to fight it. Muscle aches Your entire body will feel achy and beyond miserable. The aches are a result of the fever. Essentially the heat in your body makes the small fibers in your muscles twitch (like when you work out). This twitching eventually makes you sore and achy. Cough Some, not all, flu patients get a dry cough.
Headache As if the fever and aches aren’t enough, a splitting headache is a typical flu symptom. LASTS 5-7 DAYS! Just when you think you can’t stand it anymore, you’ve got several days left of what is described as the worst feeling in the world. You can’t work. You’ll struggle to sleep. You will be on the couch, counting every minute of this torture. Still not convinced? Maybe you’ve heard you can get the flu even if you’ve had the flu shot. That’s correct, but here’s the KEY difference: If you’ve gotten a flu shot, the duration of the flu is much shorter and less intense. I have two children. One got the flu shot, the other (because of availability) did not. Both girls got the flu. One of them was sick for five days. The other, who received the shot, was better after only ONE DAY of being sick. Why? When you have a flu shot, your body produces antibodies to fight the flu. In 40-60 percent of cases (when the patient had the flu shot) the antibodies are enough to completely protect you from the flu virus if exposed. In the remaining cases, the antibodies aren’t enough, but the key is that they’ve already been produced. So, your body has a head start on the flu fight. If you don’t have a flu shot, it’s as though you’re stuck at the starting line of the race while everyone else is already on their way to the fi nish line. Without the flu
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Hughes and company are torrid line for Cougars great leaders off the ice. “ Hughes is the fourth member of her family to shine for the Cougars, following her father, Terry, and brothers Collin and Trey. Gabbie first skated at age two on a neighbor’s pond and started hockey with boys at age four. Terry Hughes founded an organization called Skate to Excellence (STE) to help talented players in their hockey careers. Gabby in 2015 was the group’s first skater
every game she’s always willing to work hard and keep getting better.” Regarding the Cougars’ ultimate goal, the team doesn’t get ahead of itself, King said. “We take things one day at a time,” King said. “Of course our end goal is to win sections and go to the state tourney but we don't focus on that so much. As long as we get one percent better every single day we will reach our goals.”
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invited to USA Hockey’s Under 18 Select 66 camp in Maine. “I can’t even put into words how proud I am of Gabbie,” said Terry on STE’s web site. “She has earned this through her hard work and willingness to do whatever it takes to get here. “She never misses a stickhandling clinic, for 10 years she’s been getting up at 5:30 a.m. to make sure she gets her work done before school. Every camp, every clinic,
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There are teams we root for who are capable of success if only they can get some points on the board. The Vikings and Wild come to mind as teams whose offenses are holding them back. But if you are a devotee of the Centennial girls hockey team, you need not worry about that. Gabbie Hughes, recently designated by USA Today High School Sports as one of the players to watch nationwide this year, has been a scoring machine for the Cougars since eighth grade, with 102 career goals and two seasons to go. Her longtime cohort Anneke Linser, also a junior, is almost as lethal, with 63 career goals, while their assist totals, mostly to each other, are 79 for Linser and 75 for Hughes. Their new linemate, sophomore Maija Almich, is already joining in. The trio have generated 15 goals in three games, six by Hughes, five by Linser and four by Almich. The Cougars, after losing their opener to Class A power Breck 5-4 in overtime, have demolished Totino-Grace 10-0 and Armstrong 7-0 in conference games. This summer they led Centennial to the Blue Division championship at the huge Schwan Cup, capped by a 5-1 win over Holy Family/ Waconia. Hughes, who has signed with North Dakota, and Linser, with Minnesota-Duluth, were recently featured in the StarTribune as a forever-linked duo who not only complement
each other on the ice but finish each other’s sentences, especially on the topic of their quest to play in a state tournament. “The urgency has changed,” Linser told the big paper. Linser added: “We don’t want to think about next year. We want to do it now.” Their teams have gone 5327-6 during their career while falling just short of state the last two seasons, losing in the Section 5AA finals to Blaine 3-2 in 2015 and Maple Grove 4-1 last year. To be sure, the Cougars play in a tough neighborhood. They are ranked No. 9 in Class AA this year but their section rivals include No. 3 ranked Maple Grove and No. 5 Blaine, and their conference includes those two and No. 7 Elk River. Yes, that’s four Top Ten teams from the Northwest Suburban. Hughes made the StarTribune’s All-metro second team last year when her 46 goals led the metro area and tied for second in the state. The coaches association allstate team included Hughes with Linser getting honorable mention. Hughes and Linser broke into varsity in eighth grade with 16 and 11 goals, respectively, leading a 13-12-2 team, and developed into one of the best one-two punches in the state. “Gabbie and Anneke have made a huge impact on the high school program ever since they were in 8th grade,” said coach Kristi King. “They set the tone in practices, always the first ones on the ice, trying to get better making the most of every minute. They are also
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DECEMBER Tues, Dec 20, 4:45p @ Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Fri, Dec 23, 8:30a @ Wild Mountain Ski Area JANUARY Thurs, Jan 5, 4:45p @ Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Thurs, Jan 12, 4:45p @ Trollhaugen Sat, Jan 14, 9:00a @ Giants Ridge Thurs, Jan 19, 4:45p @ Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Thurs, Jan 26, 2:00p @ Trollhaugen FEBRUARY Tues, Feb 7, 10:00a @ TBD Wed, Feb 15, TBD @ TBD
DECEMBER Sat, Dec 3, 3:00p @ New Hope Ice Arena Tues, Dec 6, 7:00p vs. North Metro Stars Sat, Dec 10, 3:00p @ Champlin Ice Forum Tues, Dec 13, 7:00p vs. Andover Sat, Dec 17, 3:00p vs. Elk River Tues, Dec 20, 7:30p @ National Sports Center Thurs, Dec 22, 7:00p @ Braemar Ice Arena Thurs Dec 29, TBD @ National Sports Center Fri, Dec 30, TBD @ National Sports Center Sat, Dec 31, TBD @ National Sports Center JANUARY Tues, Jan 3, 7:00p vs. Hill-Murray Tues, Jan 10, 7:00p vs.. Anoka Sat, Jan 14, 7:30p @ Fogerty Arena Tues, Jan 17, 7:00p vs. Champlin Park Fri, Jan 20, 7:00p @ Eden Prairie Community Center Tues, Jan 24, 7:00p @ Elk River Ice Arena Thurs, Jan 26, 7:00p vs. Blake Sat, Jan 28, 3:00p @ Anoka Ice Arena FEBRUARY Tues, Jan 3, 7:30p @ Andover Arena
DECEMBER Tues, Dec 6, 7:15p @ Forest Lake High School Thurs, Dec 8, 7:00p @ Minneapolis North Community H.S. Tues, Dec 13, 7:00p @ Champlin Park HS Fri, Dec 16, 7:00p vs. Blaine Tues, Dec 20, 7:00p vs. Roseville Wed, Dec 28, TBD @ Augsburg College, Minneapolis Thurs, Dec 29, TBD @ Augsburg College, Minneapolis Fri, Dec 30, TBD @ Augsburg College, Minneapolis
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JILL BECKEN SCHEDULE DECEMBER Thurs, Dec 1, 7:00p vs. Como Park Sat, Dec 3, 9:30a @ Hopkins High School Tues, Dec 6, 7:00p @ Osseo High School Thurs, Dec 8, 7:00p @ Irondale High School Tues, Dec 13, 7:00p vs. Champlin Park Fri, Dec 16, 7:00p @ Blaine HS Thurs, Dec 22, 7:15p @ White Bear Lake Wed, Dec 28, 4:30p @ Roseville HS Thurs, Dec 29, TBD @ Roseville HS Fri, Dec 30, TBD @ Roseville HS JANUARY Wed, Jan 4, 7:00p vs. Eden Prairie Fri, Jan 6, 7:00p vs. Andover Tues, Jan 10, 7:00p @ Park Center HS Thurs, Jan 12, 7:00p vs. Elk River Tues, Jan 17, 7:00p @ Coon Rapids HS Fri, Jan 20, 7:00p @ Anoka HS Tues, Jan 24, 7:00p vs. Spring Lake Park Fri, Jan 27, 7:00p vs. Blaine Tues, Jan 31, 7:00p @ Andover HS FEBRUARY Fri, Feb 3, 7:00p vs. Maple Grove Mon, Feb 6, 7:00p vs. Coon Rapids Thurs, Feb 9, 7:00p @ Champlin Park HS Tues, Feb 14, 7:00p vs. Anoka Fri, Feb 17, 7:00p @ Elk River High School Tues, Feb 21, 7:00p vs. Armstrong Fri, Feb 24, 7:00p vs. Totino-Grace
DECEMBER Fri, Dec 2, 7:45p @ Roseau High School Sat, Dec 3, 3:00p @ Brainerd High School Thurs, Dec 8, 7:30p @ Coon Rapids Ice Center Sat, Dec 10, 3:00p vs. Elk River Thurs Dec 15, 7:00p @ Fogerty Arena Tues, Dec 20, 7:00p vs. Duluth East Thur, Dec 29, TBD @ Ridder Arena Fri, Dec 30, TBD @ Ridder Arena Sat, Dec 31, TBD @ Ridder Arena JANUARY Thurs, Jan 5, 7:00p vs. Maple Grove Sat, Jan 7, 3:00p vs. Andover Thurs, Jan 12, 7:00p @ Anoka Ice Arena Sat, Jan 14, 7:00p @ Elk River Ice Arena Tues, Jan 17, 7:00p @ Dick Vraa Ice Arena Thurs, Jan 19, 7:00p vs. Blaine Tues, Jan 24, 7:00p @ Braemar Ice Arena Sat, Jan 28, 7:00p @ Maple Grove Community Ice Arena Tues, Jan 31, 7:00p @ New Hope Ice Arena FEBRUARY Thurs, Feb 2, 7:30p @ Andover Arena Sat, Feb 4, 3:00p vs. Anoka Tues, Feb 7, 4:00p vs. White Bear Lake Area Thurs, Feb 9, 7:00p vs. Irondale Sat, Feb 11, 7:00p @ Champlin Ice Forum Thur, Feb 16, 7:00p @ Brooklyn Park Community Center Sat, Feb 18, 7:00p vs, Spring Lake Park
Coach Response: • Last year — 14-13 • Captains —not yet named • Returning varsity — Sarah Grow* (sr P), Sydney Stapleton* (jr G), Claire Orth* (jr G), Sara Stapleton (so P), Taylor McAulay (so G) • In the mix — Nikki Clark (sr G), Laura Gallup (sr G), Jennifer Hicks (sr G), Bridget Bolkcom (sr F), McKenna Gieske (sr F), Justine Watson (jr G), Lexi Matthews (jr F), Emily Mulberry (jr G), Natalie Danzl (jr G), Cate Flynn (so P), Sarah Lavell (so P), Madelyn Sanders (so F), Anna DeBilzen (so G), Grace Johnson (fr G) • Top scorers back — Stapleton 11.3 ppg, Orth 9.4, Grow 7.5 • Fast facts — Becken (208-48 with CHS) returns to helm after 5 years away … Cougars ranked No. 8 in Class 4A • Coach says — “We have quite a bit of athleticism, so we are hoping to play great team defense that creates offense … We play in a tough conference and section so we will have to play hard and focused in every game.”
Coach Response: • Last year — 18-6-1 • Captains — Graham Brickner (sr F), Matt Jennrich (sr F), Lucas McGregor (jr F), Hayden Brickner (jr F) • Returning players — Ryan Krenz (sr D), Tyler Jamison-Keeling (sr D), Travis Allen (jr G) • In the mix — Bryce Crowley (jr G), Will Francis (so D) • Top scorers back (goals-assist) — McGregor 13-23, Jennrich 12-16, G. Bickner 13-11, H. Bickner 6-10 … Allen 6-1 record, 2.68 goals-against • Fast facts — Menne’s record is 87-45-9 … Team went 4-0 in a summer trip to Colorado … Top-ranked AA bantams two years ago are now juniors … Went to state in 2013 and 2014 • Coach says — “As much depth as we’ve had since our coaching staff arrived in 2011 … We see McGregor as best player in NWSC, great toughness and hands … Jennrich was point-a-game guy as junior, quick release … H. Brickner absolute warrior, G. Brickner powerful style.”
Coach Response: • Last year — 19-7-2 • Returning all-conference — Maija Almich so F, Gabbie Hughes jr F, Anneke Linser jr F, Alana Bordeaux jr D • Other returning players — Claire Riley sr F, Allison Pitlick fr F, Hannah Backman jr D, Hailee Berg jr F, Elizabeth Prato so F, Shannon Meany sr D, Sara Moen sr D, Kristen Peck sr G • Top line — Hughes (all-state last year), Almich, Linser • Ranking — Cougars are No. 8 in preseason • Stats — Top scorers back (goals-assists) are Hughes 46-27, Linser 28-38, Almich 9-12, Bordeaux 2-13, Pitlick 6-5, Backman 2-7 • Coach says — “Our team works hard and our goal is to be the best we can be every day.” • Opener — Cougars lost to Breck 5-4 in OT. Linder, Hughes, Almich and Madeline Hawthorn scored
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING CHIP FECHTER SCHEDULE DECEMBER Thurs, Dec 8, 6:00p vs. Andover Sat, Dec 10, 10:00a @ Anoka Fred Moore MS Sat, Dec 10, 12:00p Relays @ Centennial HS Thur, Dec 15, 6:00p @ Irondale HS Tues, Dec 20, 6:00p @ Anoka - Fred Moore MS Tues, Dec 27 , 9:00a @ Grand Rapids High School JANUARY Tues, Jan 3, 6:00p @ Northdale Middle School Thurs, Jan 5, 6:00p @ Jackson Middle School Thurs, Jan 12, 6:00p vs. Armstrong Tues, Jan 17, 6:00p vs. Spring Lake Park Thurs, Jan 26, 6:00p vs. Osseo Tues, Jan 31, TBD @ TBD FEBRUARY Thursday, Feb 2, 6:00p @ TBD Sat, Feb 11, 1200p @ Anoka - Fred Moore MS
JANUARY Tues, Jan 3, 7:00p vs. White Bear Lake Area Fri, Jan 6, 7:00p @ Andover HS Tues, Jan 10, 7:00p vs. Park Center Thurs, Jan 12, 7:00p @ Elk River High School Tues, Jan 17, 7:00p vs. Coon Rapids Fri, Jan 20, 7:00p vs. Anoka Tues, Jan 24, 7:00pm @ Spring Lake Park High School Fri, Jan 27, 7:00p @ Blaine HS Tues, Jan 31, 7:00p vs. Andover FEBRUARY Fri, Feb 3, 7:00p @ Maple Grove Senior High Mon, Feb 6, 7:00p @ Coon Rapids HS Thurs, Feb 9, 7:00p vs. Champlin Park Tues, Feb 14, 7:00p @ Anoka HS Fri, Feb 17, 7:00p vs. Elk River Tues, Feb 21, 7:00p @ Armstrong High School Fri, Feb 24, 7:00p @ Totino-Grace High School Tues, Feb 28, 7:00p vs. Irondale MARCH Fri, Mar 3, 7:00p vs. Osseo Coach Response: • Last year — 10-17 • Captains — Shane Taleen (sr G), Keaton Kuznia (sr G), Josh McGreal* (sr G) • Other returning varsity — Liam McGreal (sr F), Elliott Lyden (sr G), Ariq Eason (so G) In the mix — several sophomores and juniors • Top scorers back — J. McGreal 15.0, Taleen 7.5, Lyden 5.8 • Coach says — “Centennial boys basketball is in year three of the transformation (under this coach). We are led by a group of seniors who have worked very hard to be here. We play a team-first system that is fun to watch. The strength of this team is the chemistry, our togetherness and understanding of each other and what we do as a program. We believe we will be able to compete and win games at the 4A level.”
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DECEMBER Sat, Dec 3, 9:30a @ Hastings HS Fri, Dec 9 , 7:00p @ Elk River High School Sat, Dec 10, 10:00a @ Andover HS Fri, Dec 16, TBD @ Rochester, MN Sat, Dec 17, TBD @ Rochester, MN Thurs, Dec 29, TBD @ Fargodome, Fargo, ND Fri, Dec 30, TBD @ Fargodome, Fargo, ND JANUARY Thurs, Jan 5, 7:00p vs. Anoka Sat, Jan 7, 9:30a @ Hudson MIddle School, WI Fri, Jan 13 , 7:00p @ Coon Rapids HS Sat, Jan 14 , 9:30p Invitational @ Centennial HS Thurs, Jan 19, 7:00p @ Stillwater HS Sat, Jan 21, 10:00a @ Eastview HS Wed, Jan 25, 7:00p @ Champlin Park HS FEBRUARY Thurs, Feb 2, 7:00p vs. Andover Thurs, Feb 9, 7:00p @ Mounds View HS Fri, Feb 10, 7:00p vs. Blaine
Coach Response: • Last year — 4-5 in duals • Captains — Andrea Gessner* (sr), Amy Marrah (sr), Madison Dorn* (jr) • Other returning varsity — Madison Baker (so), Emma Fest-Wilson (so), Kylie Binder* (fr) • Fast facts — Gessner all-state last year in vault, placing 6th … Binder 16th at state on floor • Coach says — “We have a great group of girls who work hard. They are coming into practice strong and with many of the skills they ended the season with. Looking forward to a great season.”
Coach Response: • Last year — 18-6, section champion • Returning varsity — Jake Bergeland (sr), Tyler Shilson (sr), Alton Degeest (sr), John Noll (so), Justin Mohlin (sr), Deante Book (sr), Sam Byrd (sr), Emily Shilson (so), • Fast facts — Bergeland was state champion at 132 and Shilson runner-up at 138 … other state qualifiers back are Digest, Noll, Mohlin, Book, Byrd … State team qualifier last 2 years
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LINO LAKES — Centennial High School (CHS) is home to a Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) that’s been part of the high school for 21 years. The group began with around 12 students and has fluctuated over the years; it now has a membership of roughly 50. Senior Livie Ruble, who was recently accepted to the University of Minnesota and wants to pursue a degree in kinesiology, joined the GSA during her freshman year as an ally and is passionate about LGBTQ activism, equality and acceptance. An ally is a person who may not identify as gay or outside their physical gender, but supports the LGBTQ community. Ruble credits the large number of GSA members to the largely positive attitudes of students and faculty in the school. “I think it’s because our school has become more accepting. They’ve opened up to the idea that not everyone’s the same,” she said. Member Melissa Benjamin, who identifies as a nonbinary pansexual, prefers pronouns “they” and “them,” and sports a vibrant orange mohawk, recently attended Q-Quest, an annual GSA conference that hosts other high school GSA groups from across the state. The conference, Benjamin said, is a way to bring together GSA groups and maintain inclusivity. “Sometimes GSAs will get together and have fun events, and Q-Quest is the time we plan those.” Benjamin added that many topics are discussed at Q-Quest, from everything on how to come out to your parents, to what you want to attend college for. Benjamin also addressed faculty on National Coming Out Day to discuss the importance of creating a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ students. Student assistance program coordinator Elizabeth Eaton, a major facilitator of CHS GSA, was a part of its inception. “It began after there was a death of a GLBT student,” she said. “Some of the students needed a safe space to talk and grieve.” The GSA opens its meetings with a simple question: Is everyone feeling safe? One of the primary concerns for members is to be sure they aren’t bullied or discriminated against for their identities. Though junior Sam Lesch, who identifies as bisexual, says bullying for gender identity is almost unheard of in CHS, Lesch faced an unusual harassment situation; a fellow student followed her home from school screaming sexual slurs at her. “I just laughed at him,” she said. “But my walk home is 15 minutes long, so that’s a long time.” The boy had harassed other LGBTQ students as well. As soon as the issue was reported, school officials immediately addressed and handled it.
Like Ruble, CHS Principal Tom Breuning — who attends GSA meetings often — attributes much of the group’s inclusivity to understanding staff members. “As a school, I think we’ve been a little more progressive that way,” he said. “I don’t think the community has been, but I think we’re starting to see them come around.” When it comes to advice for community members who may not agree with LGBTQ identities, Benjamin says that saying nothing is better than saying something negative. “Even if you don’t support it,” they said, “you don’t have to make a comment.” Senior Courtney Klein, who identifies as lesbian, had to deal with backlash when she came out. “If you don’t support it,” she said, “whether it’s against your own beliefs, or you just don’t get it, just know that we’re not going to be doing anything that’s hurting you by being who we are. So, there’s no reason you should have to speak negatively.” The GSA members respect others’ beliefs and views, while maintaining that their own sexual orientation is not harmful to others. “I’ve learned that I have to be open-minded,” said ally Ruble, “and I want other people to be that same way.” Some students have even chosen to attend CHS specifically for its GSA group. “I think a lot of high schools provide a GSA group to maintain a sort of control over the LGBTQ community within their student body,” Eaton said. “It’s not like that here. We want our students to feel free, safe and supported.” Benjamin has advice for students who may be fearful to come out to their parents: “If you think it may turn into a violent situation, I hate to say it, but it’s probably better to wait until you’re out of that environment to come out to them. You can find support elsewhere. There’s social media, friends and staff at school; there are so many resources now.” Ruble, Benjamin, Lesch and Klein say the hardest battle LGBTQ teens face for acceptance can be largely at home. “I have a transgender friend who came out to his parents, and he thought it was going to be okay. It didn’t go well. Now, they deliberately call him “she” and use his birth name,” Benjamin said. “Sometimes it’s easier to have your parents call you the wrong thing accidentally because they don’t know [how you identify], than have them call you the wrong thing on purpose,” agreed Klein. Eaton said she feels lucky to be part of the GSA and is proud of the students. “We’re not supposed to be cranking them [students] out like cookie-cutters,” she said. “That’s not what this place is. I know that at some schools, that’s how they want it. You shouldn’t just learn to regurgitate math facts; school should be a place where they learn critical thinking skills. There’s more to it.”
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(From left:) GSA members Courtney Klein, Livie Ruble, Same Lesch and Melissa Benjamin. GSA has roughly 50 students and has been in existence at the high school for 21 years.
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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Nov. 22 meeting: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay, who informed the council that he participated in the Centennial School District strategic planning process on Nov. 21 and 22. “It was a very intense process, but it is really exciting and comforting to be surrounded by 50 people who really want to see the best that this district can do. It was a lot of hard work and tough decisions, but it kind of uplifts you,” he said. Bartholomay also informed the council that the Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board swore in two new officers, Faheem Karim and Joel Rodriguez, on Nov. 14. • Heard from Councilman Matt Percy, who informed the council that the Utilities Commission held a work session for budget purposes Nov. 16 and the budget will be approved in January. • Approved the consent agenda
including a capital assets policy, drug and alcohol policy and a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained, “It's a way to track all capital assets, whether it be a file cabinet or a street sweeper. We really don't have an asset policy right now, so this is establishing one and formalizing the process.” The purpose of the policy is to establish a framework for the management and control of the city's capital assets. Antonen explained that the last drug and alcohol policy the council established was in the mid-1990s, so the policy was in need of an update. The American Public Gas Association developed an anti-drug and alcohol plan in accordance with federal and state regulations related to the natural gas industry. The plan does not change who in the city or how the city conducts anti-drug and alcohol programs, but
specifically references the Code of Federal Regulations. The change expands the city's plan from 32 pages to over 200 pages. The council also approved a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the assistance in completing its Comprehensive Plan. The grant is $10,000. • Held a public hearing for the city's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). There was no public comment and the council approved the program. The SWPPP identifies goals and best management practices that will be undertaken to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. • Approved pay application No. 6 for the 2016 street improvement project in the amount of $443,109. The project is nearly complete. • Approved change order Nos. 3 and 4 for the North Metro TV HD upgrade.
The change orders, which reduce the overall costs by $6,605, are due to replacements for originally bid equipment that is no longer available as well as the removal of several components that were deemed excessive. • Heard from Bartholomay, who wanted to gather feedback from council members about the possibility of going paperless for the council packets. Individual council members would instead download their packets online and read them on a tablet. “We spend around $1,400 a year on staff time, copying, mailing, organizing ... and this could be a cost-saving initiative,” he said. All council members (with the exception of Richard Runbeck, who was absent) said they would like to go paperless. The next regular city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at City Hall.
PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota will meet on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Council Chamber of the City of Centerville, 1880 Main Street, commencing at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider making the proposed Mill & Overlay Street Improvements as follows: Streets 1. Beaver Pond Way (175’ South of Hunters Trail to and including the cul de sac of its termination) 2. Gateway Circle (Entirety) 3. Mound Court (Entirety) 4. Mound Trail (from Main Street to the cul de sac of it termination) Trails 5. Acorn Creek Park Trail(s) – 1,068’ 6. Eagle Pass, Eagle Trail to Brian Drive – 350’ 7. Between Hunters 1st and 2nd – 1,050’ 8. West side of Hunters 1st – 228’ 9. E-W Middle of LaMotte Park – 585’ 10. Brian Way to Robin Lane – 277’ 11. Pheasant Marsh 2nd, NW of Dupre Road – 1,423’ It is the intent of the City to assess the benefiting properties for all or a
portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota State Statute §429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost of the improvements total $259,700. Such person(s) that desire to be heard with reference to such improvement will be heard at said time and place. Preliminary plans may be inspected at the office of the City Administrator, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published in the Quad Community Press on November 29 & December 6, 2016.
CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 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: • Preliminary Plat for Century Farm North 7th Addition residential development, PIN 07-31-22-24-0208 For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. 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 one time in the Quad Community Press on November 29, 2016.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322B. Article 1. Name of Company: Integrity Appraisal Services L.L.C. Article 2. Registered office and agent(s), if any at that office: Michele Ann Weber 890 Lois Lane Lino Lakes MN 550145 Article 3 Desired Duration of LLC: PERPETUAL Article 4: Name and address of Organizer(s): Michele Ann Weber 890 Lois Lane Lino Lakes MN 550145 Dated: November 11, 2016 Signed: Michele A Weber Published two times in the Quad Community Press on November 22 and 29, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET FOR FY 2016 AND FY 2017
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