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Casey’s General Store eyes Circle Pines BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — Motorists traveling along Lake Drive and South Pine Drive could could see a new business in town as early as next fall. The Planning Commission granted a 60-day extension for a site plan submitted by Casey’s General Store for the Pizza Hut property, located at 1 South Pine

Dr., at its meeting Nov. 20. The extension was granted to allow time for the city engineer to conduct a traffic study. Business owners, an environmental expert and one resident voiced their concerns about the proposal during the public hearing. Mayor Dave Bartholomay explained to residents attending or watching the Nov. 28 City Council meeting, “The city

doesn’t choose who comes into the city. This property is zoned commercial, so it is already zoned correctly. There is not a lot of requirements for them to meet other than some traffic things and the way the building looks.” He added, “I am well aware that we would prefer a Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings or maybe a skate park. Bottom line, is it is a SEE CASEY’S, PAGE 15

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Casey’s General Store was granted a 60-day extension for a site plan for the Pizza Hut property, located at 1 South Pine Dr.

Lexington says ‘bring on the cold’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Centennial High School peer leaders helped to lead small group activities at the fifth-grade leadership retreat on Nov. 28 in the Performing Arts Center at the high school. Pictured on the right is senior peer leader Ben Johnson.

Fifth-graders learn to hone leadership skills BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Last week, around 150 fi fth-graders from the Centennial School District gained a life skill experience they can’t get in the classroom. Students from each of the five elementary

schools were selected by their teachers to attend the eighth annual fi fth-grade leadership retreat, which took place in the Performing Arts Center at the high school Nov. 28. Students who are involved in student council, school patrol or students who demonstrate

great leadership skills or were thought to have the potential to become great leaders were chosen. “At ages 11 and 12 they are very impressionable, and they are heading off to middle school next year where there is some leadership potential and ample volunteer

opportunities,” said Eric Nelson, lead teacher at Golden Lake Elementary. “They don’t get this type of experience in the classroom. This is a life skill that can be applicable in everything they do. We are not

LEXINGTON — For the fi rst time in quite some time, residents of Lexington will have a place where they can lace up their skates and enjoy everything Minnesota’s winters have to offer. Within the next couple of weeks — weather dependent of course — the goal is to have an outdoor ice rink ready for skaters at Lexington Memorial Park. The project is funded by a $5,000 donation from the Lexington Fire Department’s Relief Association. The project, which was spearheaded by Mayor Mark Kurth, Capt. Erik Edwards (vice president of the relief association) and the relief association, aims to get youth outside. “I want to give the youth something to do in the winter besides sitting around and playing video games,” Kurth said. Kurth, who grew up in Anoka, has fond memories of walking a block from his childhood home to an ice rink at an elementary school, where he would skate all day. The Lexington rink was originally built by the fi re department and donated to the city. It used to be open during the winter for many years and at one point even had a warming house with concessions. Around 12 years ago the rink disappeared: the city didn’t have the funding to keep it up and running. In 2015, when Kurth got elected, one of his main goals was to revitalize the rink and get it going again. SEE ICE RINK, PAGE 2

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ICE RINK: Lexington hopes kids experience Minnesota’s winter outdoors FROM PAGE 1

Kurth reached out to the fi re department to see if its members would be willing to take on the project and they agreed to take care of the needed ongoing maintenance. Kurth said Edwards has been a big help with the project. In fact, Edwards can often be spotted out on the rink with his little Zamboni (an ATV with a plow). “We saw that the fi re department made such an investment in the ice arena many years ago and since then it has been vandalized and it’s a lot of maintenance for the city to do it. We only have two to three city workers and they have other priorities,” Edwards explained. “It is something the city has and we should use it instead of just using it for a parking lot or letting it just sit out there. We decided to rejuvenate that project and give kids some opportunities to do some stuff outside at night.” In addition to challenges such as the blacktop melting the ice and water running out of the rink, weather has also been a challenge. Furthermore, many residents didn’t know the rink existed. “Nobody knew it was here and there were no lights. In the winter it gets dark at 4:30 (to) 5 p.m.,” Kurth explained. The recent relief association donation will go toward installing lights, rink liner and fi xing the rink side boards. “My ultimate goal would be to show the City Council (that) if we do this, it is going to get used and maybe someday down the line we can reopen the warming house and concessions, and have a nice place for families to come during the winter,” Kurth said. The rink will be open to the public for use during regular park hours. Edwards said members of the fi re department have discussed putting on community events and putting a hockey team together of fi refighters from other departments for some friendly competition. “I can’t wait: bring on the cold weather! I would love to see this ice arena fi lled with people skating every day of the week,” Kurth said. Editor Shannon Granhom can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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For the first time in many years, the city of Lexington plans to have an outdoor ice rink for residents, of all ages, to enjoy.

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Emerald ash borer plays Grinch to trees in Target parking lot BY PAT ZEITNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LINO LAKES — The emerald ash borer (EAB) has made local headlines in the Quad area in the last few years, damaging trees in Lino Lakes and North Oaks parks and neighborhoods. The destructive wood-boring insects live under the bark of ash trees and kill trees in as little as three years. The newest group of trees to become home to the EAB are the ash trees along the landscaped parking lot of the Target store on Apollo Drive. So far, 18 ash trees in the Target lot and five in the neighboring Kohl’s lot have been marked for treatment or removal. A small group of certified arborists, Lino Lakes city officials and a Target representative gathered prior to the Environmental Board meeting Nov. 29 in the Target lot to examine one of the trees. Jennifer Burington, plant health specialist from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, described the life cycle of the insect and its damaging effects on ash trees. A piece of the tree bark was removed, revealing the winding S shaped tunnels created by large populations of the beetle. Dan Duggan, of Reliable Property Services, said Target is waiting for city officials to identify all of the infected trees, and most likely they will be removed. The infected trees were fi rst noticed by John Nordlund, a certified arborist and Park Board member, as he visited Target recently. He said he looked at the tops of the trees and suspected something was wrong. He contacted Marty Asleson, a member of the Environmental Board, and further phone calls were made. Steve Schumacher, a certified arborist with YTS Companies (YTSCO.com), is currently working with the city of Lino Lakes on ash trees already known to be infected with the beetle. The group moved inside to City Hall for further discussion at the Environmental Board meeting. Although EAB infestations have already been found throughout the city, Burington said Lino Lakes is in good shape in its battle to keep ahead of the beetle. “You already had a management plan in place for a couple years now, and you’re actively removing trees that are declining, you’re going to be treating trees, removing trees, you’re going to be enforcing the removal of infested trees: all that is going help you,” she said. Some years will be better than others, and the counts of infected trees will fluctuate up and down, she

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said. “Education is the biggest thing, communicating to your residents. Don’t move fi rewood. If your tree is dying, it’s probably got something wrong with it.” Burington stressed residents not to cut down a dying tree without having it looked at fi rst. Residents should not cut down a dying tree and transport it to the cabin for burning or disposal there. Firewood should be purchased or obtained a relatively short distance from the fi replace in which it will be used. No EAB have been reported so far in Circle Pines or Lexington, but that will change. “The doom and the gloom is, if nothing is done, it’s not a question of ‘if’ your ash is going to get it, it’s just when. It’s coming. And unfortunately, we’ve learned that from out East. Ohio, Michigan and Indiana — it’s taken out everything,” Schumacher said. Residents may contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for further information about EAB, identifying your trees or other concerns you might have at Arrest. The.Pest@state.mn.us or 888-5456684. Schumacher added YTS and many reputable arborists will give a free consultation regarding treatment options for your situation.

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ERE WE ARE in another holiday season. While the temperatures were below normal in October, they have been above normal in November. There is some ice around the edge of the lakes, but slow to snow. It’s a beautiful season with all the decorations outdoors and indoors. Holiday dinners and parties and fundraising events are in full swing. Nonprofits are busy with their letter writing, emailing and in some cases phone contacts. It’s the time of year to be generous, but also to be cautious that the organizations you are funding About the do not spend more than 20 percent for administration. Town JOURNALISM IS MAKING Gene Johnson a comeback with all the investigative reporting on sexual misbehavior, men overpowering women and major entertainment, media and political personalities going down in flames. So much of it are accusations, but it’s also time to recognize and eliminate this inappropriate behavior. Justice needs to prevail and it looks like the courtrooms will fi ll their calendars. Journalists get fi red. Politicians seem to fi nd a way to hang on, hoping voters will forget. We are in a period of reeducating public behavior. For a long time Hollywood and Washington were off limits for media on sexual behavior. There was presidential candidate Gary Hart on the motor yacht Monkey Business who challenged the media to report his private and semi-public activities. They did. Now this behavior has come out of the closet and women will fi nally get proper respect. Men will learn that groping is not appropriate, as well as locker room language and forced favors. Every story has two sides. Men haven’t started to report women who have been sexually aggressive in the marketplace. However, national statistics say only 17 percent of men have experienced that. Education, self-control and everyone acting in a responsible way on how they treat people must be top of mind. Men, how would you want your wife, mother or your daughter to be treated? It should not be any different with the men and women you come in contact with. CONGRESS IS WORKING through an income tax reduction plan which is their attempt to bring back US corporations’ overseas assets. The high corporate taxes have brought this about in a very competitive world marketplace. It’s like overhauling our medical insurance program. Who knows what the results will be of the grinding process? Simplifying the tax code and rates is an ideal objective. After all, we live with the code containing four million words. St. Thomas University economics professor John Spry suggests that a sound tax policy should promote economic efficiency and growth, equal taxation of equally situated people and simplicity. Minnesota and the federal tax code do not follow these principles. Maybe we are at a juncture where we need to think of term limits in Washington so that new political leaders better represent mainstream America. At the next election time, just remember your vote counts, but you will have to know what candidates stand for. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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s we move through a busy retail season, shopping on the go is becoming more and more common. According to Adobe Analytics, as of Nov. 27, Americans had spent nearly $14 billion online since Thanksgiving Day — with more than half of those purchases coming from mobile devices. Though it’s defi nitely convenient, there are risks with fi nanMovers and sharing cial information in this manner. Shakers Better Business Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Bureau Dakota offers simple safety tips for those who use mobile devices to shop online. In addition to making holiday purchases on smartphones and tablets, consumers often use these devices to decide which products to buy. A common concern with mobile browsing is the safety of the user’s Internet connection. The best bet for safe web surfi ng is to use password protected Wi-Fi connections. Whether this is at home or on the go, using a password protected connection provides some peace of mind. When it comes to making purchases, however, safety should

In addition to making holiday purchases on smartphones and tablets, consumers often use these devices to decide which products to buy. Though it’s definitely convenient, there are risks with sharing financial information in this manner. always come fi rst. Public Wi-Fi means public, and your information could be compromised. Shopping safely on mobile devices means following these protocols: • Making purchases via public Wi-Fi connections carries inherent risks. It’s best not to do it. Check your smartphone settings to ensure you aren’t automatically connecting to open Wi-Fi networks. • Be careful regarding how and where you share your fi nancial information. When shopping online from a secure, private Wi-Fi connection, always

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Your legal rights: Pension advance schemes

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agreements may include additional ome companies attempt to convince people to hand over some of hefty fees. The payment you get today their monthly pension payments is often only a small fraction of the amount you must in exchange for a short-term eventually pay back to loan. Exchanging future pension benthe company. eďŹ ts for quick cash now might seem For example, a enticing, but can be a very expensive company may offer a way to borrow money and result in lump sum payment of low monthly pension payments for $1,500 to a Minnesota years to come. veteran in exchange for the right to receive How the scheme works You might ďŹ nd a website online, Movers and $300 a month for the next ďŹ ve years from see an ad that promises quick cash, receive a telephone call from an outďŹ t Shakers his future military pension payments. In with an ofďŹ cial-sounding name, Lori Swanson total, the veteran is or get referred to a company by an required to pay the acquaintance. company $18 $18,000 The company offers a lump sum 00 from his military payment (i.e. a loan) today in exchange pension payments, which is a 240 for the right to a portion of your future percent interest rate on the $1,500 he borrowed. monthly pension payments. These agreements are an expensive way to borrow money. In addition to taking Points to consider before agreeing to a some of your pension check for as long pension advance: as the next ďŹ ve or ten years, these • Check with the Minnesota

Department of Commerce on whether the company is licensed as a lender in Minnesota. • Check with the Better Business Bureau and online to see if there are any complaints on the company. • Compare how much you must repay to how much you borrow. For instance, you may borrow $2,000 but repay $20,000. • Know how much of your future monthly pension payments the company will take and for how long, and how this will impact your budget and ability to pay your monthly bills. • Research all fees and whether the company requires you to buy life insurance that names the company as beneďŹ ciary. • Consider possible cheaper alternatives. • Know whether you can cancel the contract if you change your mind.

may tell you, be aware that federal law generally prohibits the assignment of your military pay or pension beneďŹ ts to a pension advance company.

Consider alternatives As an alternative to a pension advance, you might consider a loan through your bank or credit union. If you are behind on bills, your creditors may be willing to work with you if you contact them right away and ask for more time. If you would like assistance in managing your ďŹ nances, you may wish to contact a reputable nonproďŹ t credit counseling agency, which may be able to help you develop a budget or debt management plan. For more information, you may contact the Minnesota Attorney General’s OfďŹ ce at 651-296-3353 or www.ag.state.mn.us.

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Secrets of contentment revealed How to live a satisfying life, even in difficult times, will be explored at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Lifetree CafĂŠ. The program, titled “Secrets of Finding Contentment: Live a Satisfying Life,â€? features a fi lmed interview with Justin Mayo, who organizes proms—for senior citizens. During the program, participants will talk about times they’ve experienced contentment. 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.

Which states spent the most on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? The Datadipity data, a division of PR Hacker, science team conducted an online and mobile survey that asked 4,000 Americans how much they spent on Black Friday weekend (Nov.23-27). State rankings were aggregated based on spending averages by residents in each state to reveal which U.S. states spent the most.

#1: Ohio - $993 #2: California - $989 #3: Illinois - $987 #4: Nevada - $975 #5: Iowa - $974 #6: Colorado - $933 #7: Minnesota - $900 #8: Tennessee - $861 #9: South Carolina - $848 #10: Florida - $816

Top spending states on 2017 Black Friday weekend: Datadipity, a division of PR Hacker, delivers marketing and business data insights at the speed of trending news.

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Mega church adds 7th campus Eagle Brook Church is opening its seventh campus. Senior Pastor Bob Merritt announced that a campus will open in Wayzata next March. “We’ve spent the last year praying about where God wants us to move next,� Merritt told church members. “Even though we didn’t expect it, God has opened doors for us to launch in Wayzata High School.� The announcement indicated that veteran campus pastor Mike Emmert will relocate from Blaine to Wayzata to lead the charge.

The Wind Ensemble of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University will present a concert at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Centennial High School. The conductor is Justin Zanchuk and clarinet soloist Bruce Thornton will be featured.

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p.m. Dec. 24 at the Wargo Nature Center, located at 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Participants will sample a variety of recreational activities including kick sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The event is open to families and individuals of all ages. Advance registration is required. Cost is $7/adult and $5/ child. For more information, contact the Wargo Nature Center at 763-3243350.

YMCA RIPPEDathon

its fourth annual RIPPEDathon from 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The 90-minute workout event is open to the public and will raise money for the annual giving campaign. The event is free, but there is a suggested donation of $25. The fundraiser helps the YMCA provide scholarships for various programs such as memberships, swim lessons, camps, youth intervention services and sports. A silent auction will also be held from 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 through 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturdays Dec. 9, 16 and 30 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $25/non-Y members or $20/Y members; or see early bird pricing specials. Registration required. Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca

CHS BOYS HOCKEY FUNDRAISER

When: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 Where: Green Mill, 4355 Pheasant Ridge Dr., Blaine Details: “Green Mill for Good” fundraiser for the Centennial Boys Hockey Team. Team receives 20 percent of dine-in, takeout and delivery orders. Contact: cbhblc@ gmail.com

NATURE PLAY: WINTER CRITTERS

When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 will learn about critters that stay in Minnesota during the winter. Read a story, make a craft and explore outside. $3 each/ adult and child; registration required. Contact: anokacounty. us

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WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 Where: Centennial High School PAC, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Free performance by students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Contact: isd12.org

QUILTER’S NIGHT OUT

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 Where: Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Work on quilting projects away from distractions. Show and tell, and fabric/ pattern swap. Bring all supplies. $6; registration required. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

COOKIE BAKE AND TAKE

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Centennial High School East, room 110, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines Details: Take home 10 dozen cookies and no-bake treats. Ages 14+. $48 includes all supplies. Registration required. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

TOYS FOR TOTS AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER

Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: 90-minute workout event with special guest DJ Skoolz. Open to the public; bring photo ID. Suggested donation $25 to support scholarships for various Y programs. Contact: 651-795-9622

BREAKFAST WITH MR. AND MRS. SANTA CLAUS

When: 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 10 Where:Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Dr., Circle Pines Details: Breakfast event for kids and families and photos. Contact: 651-783-0055 or post566.com

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: OWLS

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Adults 50+ can bring a lunch, listen to a natural history presentation, and possibly take a stroll along the trails. Free; no registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit and where to get additional help. Register at least 3 days prior. Contact: 763-324-3495 or extension.umn.edu

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post SANTA’S FIRE 566, 7731 Lake Dr., Circle ENGINE PARADE Pines When: Begins at 6:30 Details: Santa and p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: Neighborhoods Mrs. Claus will help the Marines collect throughout Circle Pines donations of toys and Details: Santa cash. Donations accepted will drive through neighborhoods on a CFS in advance. DIY NATURAL Contact: 651-783-0055 fi re truck to collect food BODY PRODUCTS and toy donations for the or post566.com When: 6-8p.m. Centennial Community Thursday, Dec. 14 Food Shelf. See website Where: Wargo Nature 4TH ANNUAL for map and approximate RIPPEDATHON Center, 7701 Main St., times. Lino Lakes When: 12:30-2 p.m. Details: Discuss useful properties of common plants and incorporate them into body lotion, headache Week of November 26 – December 2, 2017 salve and lip balm. Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read Ages 15+. $20/person; the full versions of these most-visited stories registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; 1. Shoreview mom grieves in light of eternity after fatal anokacountyparks.com crash. Shoreview Press > News

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Secret Holiday Shop WHEN: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 WHERE: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St.

$12 including jewelry, coffee mugs, knickknacks and toys; and volunteers available to help with shopping and wrapping. Registration not required.

DETAILS: Children can shop on their own for family and friends. Wide variety of gifts priced $.50-

Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 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

CYHA JERSEY DAY/ TEDDY BEAR TOSS

When: 1 p.m. JV game; 3 p.m. Varsity game, Saturday, Dec. 16 Where: Centennial Sports Arena, 4707 North rd., Circle Pines Details: Two kids with jerseys are admitted free with a paid adult. Attendees to the game can bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal for the Teddy Bear Toss during the Varsity game. Also Toys for Tots collection. Contact: cbhblc@ gmail.com

WINTER RECREATION SAMPLER

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Sample a variety of activities including kick sledding, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing. All ages. Registration required; $7/adult, $5/child. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Children 18 months-10 years old can enjoy a continental breakfast with Santa and decorate gingerbread cookies, make a craft and have their photo taken. $5/adult; $9/ BABY STORYTIME children. Register by When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Dec. 4. Tuesdays

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Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

TODDLER STORYTIME

When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

FAMILY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org

ADULT BASKETBALL OPEN GYM

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10 & 17 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Open gym, $6 drop-in rate. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

drop-in fee. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

WINTER WALKING

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Dec. 5 (except Dec. 26 & 28) Where: Centennial High School West, 4757 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Free. Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

500 CARDS

When: 7 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

HANDICRAFT WORK

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

BRIDGE GROUPS

When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 7-9:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play. Contact:651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

ADULT OPEN VOLLEYBALL

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 29 March 28 Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Ages 18+. $5

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Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Sip hot apple cider from Pine Tree Apple Orchard as you shop locally sourced fresh produce, meats, cheeses, soups, breads, preserves, nuts, spice blends and more. Free reusable BearPower bags to the fi rst 100 shoppers, “Chomp” the BearPower mascot will be on site 10:30 a.m.-noon. Contact: facebook. com/forksinthedirt

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When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Kids ages 3-12 can shop for gifs for family and friends with help from volunteers. Items range $1-$15. Free and no registration necessary. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

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NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS SHOW CHOIR PERFORMANCE

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4820 Stewart Ave, White Bear Lake Details: Interactive singing and dancing experience for children in grades 5-12. Contact: 612-327-4849 or childrensperformingartsmn.org

ELF JR.—THE MUSICAL

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 10 Where: Ashland Productions, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: Story of an orphan raised as an elf performed by local students. Tickets $13-21. Contact: ashland productions.org

H2O FOR LIFE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 29, Dec 6 & 13 Where: 1310 Highway 96 E., #235, White Bear Lake Details: International gifts including bracelets, necklaces, hand-made soap, pillows and more to benefit efforts to provide water, sanitation and hygiene education to children around the world. Contact: 651-756-7577 or h2oforlifeschools.org

HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS When: Weekends,

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through Dec. 30 Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Saturday and Sunday. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants. Contact: www.main streetstillwateriba.com

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul Details: Vendors selling holiday decor, crafts, clothing, toys, artisanal food products and more in an open-air market. Entertainment includes, Santa, reindeer and musician; seasonal food offerings and drinks. Contact: uniondepot. org/holiday

MILLION DOLLAR DAY FOR SCOUTING

When and Where: 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Intercontinental, 11 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; and 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the TeamBuilding Center at Base Camp, 201 Bloomington Rd., Fort Snelling Details: Support Northern Star Council BSA’s local Scouting programs. Keynote speaker Andy Gannon, 35W bridge collapse survivor. RSVP. Contact: 651-254-9144

WINTERFEST WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 9 NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB & 16 Where: Abbott Paint HOLIDAY COFFEE and Carpet, 2223 4th St., When: 10 a.m. White Bear Lake Thursday, Dec. 7 Details: HorseWhere: Shoreview Community Center, 4600 drawn carriage rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.; Photos N. Victoria St. with Santa 11 a.m.-2 Details: Women new p.m. at the Medicine to the area, those who have had life changes or Chest. Events free with donation to the White would just like to make Bear Area Emergency new friends are invited. Food Shelf. New Neighbors Club Contact: www. is a friendship club for downtownwhitebear women in the northern suburbs offering outings, lake.com/events interest groups, speakers, community service WARDEN’S HOUSE and more. MUSEUM HOLIDAY Contact: 651-482-7861 EVENT or 651-653-1042 When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Warden’s WBCA MEMBERS’ House Museum, 602 N. EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION Main St., Stillwater Details: Meet with When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. local authors while Thursday, Dec. 7 sampling sweets and Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 treats and listening to holiday music. Long Ave. Contact: 651-439-5956 Details: Non-juried exor www.wchsmn.org hibition by local artists runs through Dec. 15. Contact: whitebear SHOREVIEW arts.org NORTHERN LIGHTS

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When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: White Bear Lake VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Race along White Bear Lake. Bring a food item/toy for White Bear Food Shelf. Registration begins at 7 a.m. All runners receive a Santa hat, jingle bells and T-shirt. Award ceremony and optional breakfast buffet to follow at VFW. Contact: jinglebear run.com

WINTER FARMERS MARKET

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where:Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills Details: SNLVB’s annual holiday concert with special guests Minnesota Boychoir and Don Shelby. Carriage rides at 6:15 p.m. Tickets $10 if purchased from a band member or $13 online, at Shoreview City Hall or at the door. Contact: 651-470-5625 or tickets.bethel.edu

LUCIA DAGEN AT GAMMELGARDEN

When: Breakfast at 6 & 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia

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Details: Morning Swedish prayer service followed by Lucia Jul Fest breakfast and program; marks the beginning of Swedish Christmas season. Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammelgarden museum.org

NACHITO HERRERA AND HIS TRIO

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Jazz performed by famed Cuban-born pianist. Contact: wildwood artistseries.com

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM SERIES

When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 Where: Anoka County Historical Society, 2135 Third Ave. N., Anoka Details: Monthly event includes catered dinner, behind the scenes tours and special artifact displays. Tickets $50; benefits ACHS. Registration required. Contact: anokacounty history.org

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SIMPLE GIFTS HOLIDAY ‘CHRISTMASTIDE’ TOUR

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20; Thursday, Dec. 21; Friday Dec. 22; Saturday, Dec. 23 Where: Marine-on-St. Croix Town Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Billy McLaughlin and his group of musicians perform traditional hymns and carols with modern flair, featuring violin, Celtic whistle and bagpipes, piano, acoustic guitar, percussion and three-part female vocals. Matinee and evening shows. Tickets $30/adults advance or $35 at the door; $20/ students 18 and under or $25 at the door. Contact: simplegifts music.net

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Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad BINGO AND UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS audience. Publication of events is subject to ediWhen: 1:30-3 p.m. torial discretion. Due to Friday, Dec. 15 space limitations, there Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 is no guarantee whether, when or for how long Victoria St. N. submissions will be pubDetails: Wear a lished. Submissions are favorite ugly sweater, subject to editing. play bingo, enjoy treats Please include date, and win prizes. Register time, location, cost, brief by Dec. 13; $6. details, and contact inContact: shoreview formation for each event communitycenter.com submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday AUGUSTANA COLLEGE prior to the following CHRISTMAS VESPERS weeks’ publication. Call When: 7 p.m. Friday, 651-407-1226 with quesDec. 15 tions. Where: St. Andrews Online: www.press Lutheran Church, pubs.com/calendar 900 Stillwater Rd., Email: calendar@ Mahtomedi presspubs.com Details: Holiday Mail: performance features Press Publications choirs and orchestra. Attn: Calendar Contact: 605-274-5320 4779 Bloom Ave. or www.augietickets.com White Bear Lake, MN 55110 CHRISTMAS WITH

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When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Concert featuring Tonia Hughes and Sara Renner. Tickets $25 online or after services. Contact: 651-762-9141 or Christmaswithtonia sara.eventbrite.com

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Cougars start season facing top-ranked Hopkins, fall 84-68

CENTENNIAL COUGARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Coaches — Jill Becken (head), Jamie Sobolik, Kahla Jensen, Rocky Comer, Mike Wrolstad, Allison Cordes

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Last year — 22-7 overall, 8-4 conference, section runner-up Captains — Sydney Stapleton (sr F), Claire Orth (sr G), Emily Mulberry (sr G) Other letter winners — Lexi Matthews (sr F), Natalie Danzl (sr G), Sara Stapleton (jr C), Taylor McAulay (jr G), Sarah Lavell (jr C), Cate Flynn (jr C), Anna DeBilzan (jr G), Mady Sanders (jr G), Grace Johnson (so G) Closer look — Cougars are ranked No. 5 in Class 4A … Sara Stapleton averaged 14.5 points, McAuley 10, Sydney Stapleton 10, and Orth 8.5 last year Coach says — “We have four returning starters and the entire squad is working hard to make our team better. Time will tell who will fill in the gaps from the six who graduated …We expect to run the floor and push the tempo. We hope to play great team defense as the season rolls along.”

The Centennial girls basketball team could not have found a tougher opponent to open the season against than the Hopkins Royals. The No. 4 ranked Cougars fell to the top-ranked, six-time state champions 84-68 Saturday in one of the higher-profi le games in the Breakdown Classic, an expo of top basketball teams in the state. Taylor McAuley pumped in 20 points, Claire Orth 16 and Sydney Stapleton 13 for Centennial. Lexi Matthews added eight. “I thought at times we looked really good against Hopkins, and at times they took us out of what we were trying to do,” coach Jill Becken said. “We would fight to get within seven points or so and then boom, they'd get a couple quick buckets off some mistakes and be up by double figures. I hope we get the opportunity to play this great opponent again!” Paige Bueckers, sophomore guard generally regarded as the state’s best player, scored 23 points for Hopkins. Raena Suggs added 18 points and Jaide Pressley 12. The Royals applied intense full court pressure that took its toll on the Cougars. “We probably won't face that level of pressure by other opponents,” Becken said, “but I do believe our girls ran the court well, creating some transition scoring opportunities off of Hopkins pressure. When we took care of the ball, we had buckets at the rim.” It won’t get much easier in the Cougars’ second game as they host No. 3 ranked Lakeville North on Thursday, Dec. 7.

SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 7 7 PM vs. Lakeville North Dec. 9 3 PM @ Eden Prairie Dec. 12 7 PM @ Spring Lake Park Dec. 15 7 PM @ Totino-Grace Dec. 19 7 PM @ Blaine Dec. 21 7 PM vs. Champlin Park Dec. 28 6:15 PM @ Roseville Tournament Dec. 29 TBD @ Roseville Tournament Dec. 30 TBD @ Roseville Tournament

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Lexi Matthews (44) of the Cougars goes up for a shot that’s contested by Angie Hammond of Hopkins. Matthews had eight points.

Big win for Cougar girl skaters as they improve to 6-0 Linser, Hughes and Emily Nadeau getting them. Cougar goalie Mackie Torma stopped 19 of 20 shots. Hughes, who has 19 goals in six games, drilled two of her five against Andover in shorthanded situations. Linser assisted on four of her goals. Torma made 22 saves.

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our systems and focused on the little things which are important. We didn’t play a great third period but our goalie did a good job of making some key saves.” The No. 6 ranked Cougars (6-0) snapped a five-game losing streak against Maple Grove (32), which had beaten them in the conference the last three years. The high-powered fi rst line registered all three goals in the fi rst 13 minutes with Anneke

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JANUARY Jan. 3 7 PM vs. White Bear Lake Jan. 5 7 PM vs. Park Center Jan. 9 7 PM @ Andover Jan. 11 7 PM @ Elk River Jan. 16 7 PM vs. Anoka Jan. 19 7 PM @ Coon Rapids Jan. 23 7 PM vs. Irondale Jan. 26 7 PM @ Champlin Park Jan. 30 7 PM @ Maple Grove FEBRUARY Feb. 2 7 PM vs. Andover Feb. 5 7 PM vs. Osseo Feb. 8 7 PM @ Anoka Feb. 12 7 PM vs. Coon Rapids Feb. 16 7 PM vs. Elk River Feb. 20 7 PM @ Armstrong Feb. 23 7 PM vs. Blaine

SPORTS BRIEF Cougar boys aggressive in two 6-2 wins to start puck season Centennial boys hockey, ranked No. 6 in the state, opened the season with a pair of high-energy victories. Sometimes a bit too much energy. The Cougars rolled past Roseau and Armstrong/ Cooper, both by 6-2 scores — overcoming 19 penalties and four power-play goals allowed, on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 both at home. “It was nice to get two wins, but we have some work to do in all three zones,” said coach Ritch Menne. “We put a lot of pucks on net but missed a lot of chances. We gave up way too many penalties and that is the number one thing to address.” Menne attributed the team’s many infractions to pent-up energy. “We like how intense

the guys play, but need to find the line and not cross it,” Menne said. “We have a very talented team that at times looked spectacular, but if we don’t play the right way, we are very beatable.” The Cougars held the Rams to 2-for-12 on power plays. Carter Wagner notched two goals and assisted on another. Jack Menne, Lucas McGregor, Hayden Brickner and Joshua Hermes had the other goals. William Francis assisted on two goals. Travis Allen made 15 saves. Luke Arends knocked in two goals against Armstrong/Cooper while Francis, Wagner, Brickner and Caleb Nelson also scored. Brickner and Robert Carlson each assisted on two goals. Again, the Cougars gave up two power-play goals, off seven penalties. —Bruce Strand

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CENTENNIAL COUGARS WRESTLING Coaches — Tim Matheson (head), Justin Davis, Quade Zupko, Chad Shilson Last year — 11-10 overall, 3-3 conference Captains — Eric Hotakainen (sr), John Noll (jr), Emily Stilson (jr) Other returning starters — Mason Wiersgalla (so), Max Kolflat (jr), Isaiah Bettinger (so), Cody Peterson (sr), Luke Berning (jr), Zach Mulberry (so) Closer look — Shilson was only the 2nd girl ever to qualify for state (and first in metro area) last year …. Noll is a 3-time state qualifier New coach — Matheson, 2005 state champion for CHS, is new head coach, succeeding the late Steve Peterson, who passed away Nov. 10 Coach says — “We had a big graduating class with eight senior starters so we definitely have some holes to fill but we have some kids who definitely can fill those holes.”

SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 8 7 PM vs. Elk River Dec. 9 10 AM @ Andover Dec. 16 10 AM @ Kenyon-Wanamingo Dec. 21 4 PM @ White Bear Lake Dec. 28 TBD @ Fargo, ND Dec. 29 TBD @ Fargo, ND JANUARY Jan. 4 7 PM @ Anoka Jan. 9 9:30 AM @ Buffalo Jan. 12 7 PM vs. Coon Rapids Jan. 13 9:30 AM Cougar Invitational Jan. 18 5 PM vs. Multiple Schools Jan. 20 10 AM @ Eastview Jan. 25 7 PM vs. Champlin Park FEBRUARY Feb. 1 7 PM @ Andover Feb. 8 5 PM @ North St. Paul Feb. 9 7 PM @ Blaine

CENTENNIAL COUGARS BOYS SWIMMING SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 7 6 PM vs. Coon Rapids Dec. 9 Noon @Northdale MS Pool Dec. 14 6 PM @ Maple Grove Dec. 16 1 PM @Northdale MS Pool Dec. 19 6 PM vs. Blaine Dec. 28 9 AM @ Grand Rapids MS

CENTENNIAL COUGARS BOYS BASKETBALL Coach — David Frasier (head), Taylor Swanson, Matt Gallagher, Spencer Tollefsen Last year — 12-15 overall, 8-11 conference Captains — Drew Metz (sr F), Andrew Nordquist (sr G), Joel Peterson (sr C), Matt Wyffels (jr G), Ricky Eason (jr G) In the mix — Riley VanBusKirk (jr G), Hunter Ross (sr C), Brett Skai (sr G), Carter Anderson (so G) Closer look — Frasier is a new head coach, succeeding Travis Bledsoe, now coaching perennial state champion DeLaSalle … Last year’s Cougar starting lineup graduated …. Metz is top scorer back with 5.9 ppg Coach says — “The players are very coachable and have a great work ethic. They want to be good, and really value improvement, communication, and competition in practice … We don’t have tons of size, so being able to defend the post and rebound are the main concerns.”

SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 5 7 PM vs. Forest Lake Dec. 7 7PM @ Brooklyn Center Dec .8, 7 PM @ St. Paul Johnson Dec. 12 7 PM @ Breck Dec. 15 7:15 PM @ Chisago Lakes Dec. 19 7 PM vs. Blaine Dec. 21 7 PM @ Champlin Park

FEBRUARY Feb. 1 6 PM Conference Tournament

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Last year — 22-5-1 overall, 15-2 conference, section runner-up Captains — Lucas McGregor (sr F), Hayden Brickner (sr F), Luke Arends (sr D), Will Francis (jr D) Other letter winners — Lucas McGregor (sr F), Jack Menne (sr F), Austin Kanner (sr F), Hayden Brickner (sr F), Andrew Stuart (sr F), Carter Wagner (sr F), Caleb Nelson (sr F), Will Francis (jr D), Luke Arends (sr D), Frankie Weiss (sr D), Wyatt Schoephoerster (sr D), Rollie Carlson (sr D), Travis Allen (sr G), Bryce Crowley (sr G) In the limelight — Cougars will be featured in Hockey Day Minnesota, pitted against Moorhead on Jan. 20 in St. Cloud Closer look — Cougars are ranked No. 7 in Class 2A…. Top returning scorers (goals-assists) are McGregor (25-21), Brickner 13-18, Menne 7-19 … Allen had a 1.92 goals-against and .912 save percentage Coach says —“The guys practice with terrific intensity. They are a really driven team with very high expectations … We are a very deep team solid in all three zones … We need to make sure we’re working hard and having fun every day. This group has always received a lot of attention for their success over the years. We need to make sure we don’t read too much into it.”

Last year — 15-11 overall, 10-5 conference Captains — Anneke Linser (sr F) … assistant captains Gabbie Hughes (sr F), Hannah Backman (sr D), Maija Almich (jr F) Other returning regulars — Hailee Berg (sr F), Allison Pitlick (so F), Emma Olson (sr F), Lizzy Prato (jr F), McKenna Gulner (so F), Emily Nadeau (sr D) Alana Bordeaux (sr D), Madeline Harthorn (jr D), Mackenzie Torma (jr D) Closer look — Cougars are ranked No. 6 … Top scorers back (goals-assists) are Hughes 32-40, Linser 23-41, Almich 16-19, Backman 8-14

JANUARY Jan. 2 7 PM vs. Brainerd Jan.4 7 PM @ Maple Grove Jan. 6 2 PM @ Andover Jan. 11 7 PM vs. Anoka Jan. 13 3 PM vs. Elk River Jan. 18 7 PM @ Blaine Jan. 20 4:30 PM vs. Moorhead @ Lake George St. Cloud Jan. 27 7 PM vs. Maple Grove Jan. 30 7 PM @ Edina

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Townhomes, apartments, hotel proposed by freeway BY SARA MARIE MOORE SHOREVIEW EDITOR

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A proposed development near I-35W and Rice Creek Parkway would consist of 74 townhomes, 312 apartment units and a 100-room hotel with an attached restaurant.

rich rental housing in the area, which is in high demand by young professionals and retirees alike. Townhomes appeal to baby boomers who have acquired possessions over the years and apartments appeal to millennials, the application notes. The Shoreview and Arden Hills area has a 1.5 percent vacancy rate, according to the Maxfield market opinion, which shows a need for rental housing, the application states. The development would also contribute about $ 85 million in new construction to the city’s tax base. City Administrator Terry Schwerm said the city tries to have a wide variety

townhomes said the area would be overcrowded with the apartment building and he just purchased his townhome to get away from overcrowding, according to city documents. Other townhome owners expressed concerns about living nearby renters. Another townhome owner said they would consider selling their townhome if the development is approved because it would ruin the “country and woods environment.” Currently, the site is a soybean field. According to a concept stage application from JPL, the development would meet the demand for amenity-

of housing choices available for all ages and incomes. “What we are trying to make sure we do is provide a variety of housing options for people throughout their entire life cycle,” Schwerm said. The city tries to keep a balance of single-family homes, market-rate apartments, affordable housing, senior housing and other options. A public hearing on the development will be held at a future City Council meeting, likely within a couple of months, Schwerm said. The City Council would need to rezone the site and amend its Comprehensive Plan for the project to go forward.

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for people who are living in apartments or townhouses. There is not a closeby grocery store.” A representative from JPL said this type of housing helps attract those types of services, and its location close to the freeway allows access to services nearby quickly. Councilwoman Emy Johnson said a restaurant on that side of town would likely be positively received by community members. Nearby property owners have expressed concerns about traffic and renters. One property owner in the nearby Rice Creek Village

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memo from Niki Hill, economic development and planning associate. City Councilwoman Sue Denkinger also expressed potential concerns about “limited” green space in the current plan. She also said she is looking forward to seeing the traffic study on the project since that would also be a potential concern. “I’m still not 100 percent sold on housing on this site versus the original plans for an office,” said Mayor Sandy Martin. “One of the things I question is that there really are no services close by

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A development with 74 townhomes, 312 apartment units and a 100-room hotel with an attached restaurant is proposed in the Rice Creek Corporate Park area by I-35W. A development plan for the 19-acre area was reviewed at a City Council meeting Nov. 6. The area was previously zoned for a north campus of the Children’s Hospital but is being sold by the hospital since it decided it was no longer interested in a campus at the site. The city is considering residential and commercial uses proposed by another developer, JPL Development. It is the largest remaining parcel of vacant land in the city, according to city documents. The acreage is located east of I-35W and west of Rice Creek Parkway between Highway 10 and County Road J. The land is near other townhomes, softball fields and businesses. The hotel and restaurant would be on the north end of the parcel across from the softball fields. The apartments would be in the middle, and the rental townhomes on the south end across from the Rice Creek Village townhomes. The apartment building and hotel would be four stories each. The Planning Commission supported the development but expressed concern that there is not enough green space in the plans, according to a

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Wilson Tool employee dies in ice ATV accident The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received a report of two anglers missing on Upper Red Lake around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. A friend of one of the missing anglers reported that her friends had not returned as previously planned. The friends were later identified as Melissa Seidenstricker, 30, of Princeton and Zeth Knyphausen, 29, of Stacy. Knyphausen was an employee at Wilson Tool International in Hugo. The two were supposed to return to Rogers Resort, located on the south shore of Upper Red Lake in Shotley Township, about 60 miles north of Bemidji. Seidenstricker and Knyphausen rented a sleeper fish house from Rogers Resort but never returned to the resort. The two were reported by witnesses to have been seen at the resort Friday evening, Nov. 24, and then again during the day on Saturday, Nov. 25.

to the recovery efforts. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by family members, local resorts, DNR, State Patrol, KelliherWaskish Fire-Rescue, Blackduck Ambulance, Bemidji Fire Department, Blackduck Police Department and the Lakes Area Dive Team. The Sheriff’s Office reminds anglers, “Ice is never perfectly safe. Anglers are asked to check with the local resorts on the current ice conditions and open water and report in with the resorts on where they will be fishing and check Zeth Knyphausen in with them often. Remember, cold water kills quickly — be prepared before venturing out onto any ice. Have the proper gear and clothing. Know BEFORE HEADING OUT ON ICE: the weather report prior, and keep an eye on the weather for changing conditions.”

Numerous attempts to contact the anglers were made by deputies, family and friends, and deputies searched the rented fish house and surrounding area but were unable to locate the pair. The area was also searched by State Patrol aircraft equipped with thermal imaging after midnight on Monday, Nov. 27, to no avail. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, their bodies were recovered from Upper Red Lake and were transported to the Sanford Medical Center Morgue for autopsy by the Beltrami County Coroner. A hole in the ice had been located and subsequently checked by searchers. Through the use of a side-scan sonar, the presence of an ATV was confirmed. Additional items located near the open water led rescuers to believe both missing individuals were in the water. Poor ice conditions were a hindrance

How to stay safe on the ice this winter

THICKNESS GUIDELINES

There really is no sure answer. You can't judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether or not the ice is covered with snow. Strength is based on all these factors -- plus the depth of water under the ice, size of the water body, water chemistry and currents, the distribution of the load on the ice and local climatic conditions.

THICKNESS CAN CAUSE ICE TO BE UNSAFE

White ice or "snow ice" is only about half as strong as new clear ice. Double the thickness guidelines when traveling on white ice.

An ice chisel is a metal rod with a sharp, flat blade welded onto one end. Drive the chisel into the ice, using a stabbing motion, to create a hole. Next, measure ice thickness with a tape measure.

Under 4" STAY OFF

Cordless drill. Using a cordless drill and a long, five-eighths inch wood auger bit, you can drill through eight inches of ice in less than 30 seconds. Most cordless drills that are at least 7.2 volts will work, but the type of bit is critical. You need a wood auger bit since they have a spiral called a "flute" around the shaft that metal drilling bits don't. The flutes pull the ice chips out of the hole and help keep it from getting stuck, much in the way a full-sized ice auger works. After drilling a hole, measure ice thickness with a measure tape. Dry the bit and give it a quick spray of silicone lubricant after each use to prevent rust.

4" Ice fishing or other activities on foot

5" - 7"

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8" - 12"

For more information on ice safety or to request free publications, please contact the information center at: 651-296-6157 (metro area) or 1-888-646-6367 (toll free outside the metro area) or info.dnr@state.mn.us.

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If you must drive a vehicle, be prepared to leave it in a hurry—keep windows down and have a simple emergency plan of action you have discussed with your passengers.

Tape measure. Use a tape measure to find ice’s true thickness. Put the tape measure into the hole and hook the bottom edge of ice before taking measurement. You can also use an ice fisherman's ice skimmer with inch markings on the handle in place of the tape measure.

Car or small pickup

Ice auger.There are 3 different kinds of augers: hand, electric and gas. Hand augers are low cost, light weight and quiet. Electric augers are also quiet, but use less manual labor than a hand auger. Gas augers drill through ice the fastest, but are heavier, noisier and generally more costly than hand or electric models. After drilling a hole with the ice auger, measure ice thickness with a tape measure.

12" - 15" Medium truck

Check for known thin ice areas with a local resort or bait shop.

Test the thickness yourself using an ice chisel, ice auger or even a cordless 1/4 inch drill with a long bit.

Stay away from alcoholic beverages. Even "just a couple of beers" are enough to cause a careless error in judgment that could cost you your life. And contrary to common belief, alcohol actually makes you colder rather than warming you up.

Refrain from driving on ice whenever possible.

At even 30 miles per hour, it can take a much longer distance to stop on ice than your headlight shines. Many fatal snowmobile through-the-ice accidents occur because the machine was traveling too fast for the operator to stop when the headlamp illuminated the hole in the ice.

Don't "overdrive" your snowmobile's headlight.

Wear a life vest under your winter gear. Or wear one of the new flotation snowmobile suits. And it's a good idea to carry a pair of ice picks. CAUTION: Do NOT wear a flotation device when traveling across the ice in an enclosed vehicle.

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Ice is seldom the same thickness over a single body of water; it can be two feet thick in one place and one inch thick a few yards away. Check the ice at least every 150 feet.

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LEADERSHIP RETREAT: Encourages students to become better leaders FROM PAGE 1

teaching them about something, we are teaching them how to do something; how to be a leader as a student, as an athlete, as a person.” Craig Hillier, a speaker and author from Lakeville, taught the five principles of leadership (people, passion, perspective, process and principle) and made the concepts fun for the students by weaving in various games, activities and personal stories. Hillier has presented to over 2 million students in 47 states in his career. On average, he gives around 100 presentations a year. While in college, he worked with several youth groups and has also coached several sports. In 1990 he became a full-time speaker. “I have always enjoyed helping kids figure things out and seeing the lights go on,” he said. “What motivates me is helping somebody advance.” He also has written three books (with another to come), including “How to Step Up as a Leader,” “Playing Beyond the Scoreboard” and “High School Sports Leader.” Most of his presentations are to high school students and sports captains. In fact, in September and February every school in the Northwest Suburban Conference sends nine captains/student leaders to a conference workshop where Hillier advises students about how to be a

great student leader/decision-maker at school and to sports teammates. The Centennial leadership retreat is the only time he works with fi fth-graders. “There are very few elementary schools that are doing this type of thing. I think that really says a lot about Centennial and that they want to start to develop their kids earlier,” Hillier said. Twenty-three high school peer leaders also helped lead activities and small-group discussions at the retreat. There are around 200 peer leaders (sophomores, juniors and seniors) who volunteer their time to help out with various programs such as the fi rst day of school for ninthgraders, the leadership and courage retreats, and various community events. Peer leader Ben Johnson, senior, has been a peer leader for three years. This was his second time volunteering for the leadership retreat. “I love coming to this. The kids have so much energy, so it’s fun hanging out with them,” he said. “I hope they can grow up and become leaders themselves. I am a senior. I am not going to be here, so someone is going to have to step up and take my place.” Nelson said the ultimate goal is that many of the students who participate in the fi fth-grade event will go on to become leaders throughout middle school and high school and maybe

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Craig Hillier, a speaker and author from Lakeville, teaches fifth-graders about the five princples of leadership including people, passion, perspective, process and principle. Hillier has presented to over 2 million students in 47 states.

one day become a peer leader. “The hope is that they can take some of these principles and be the kid who stands up in a bullying situation, be a better friend and a better student,” he explained. Now that the retreat is over, it doesn’t stop there. Nelson said the

teachers will continue to have followup discussions and activities dealing with leadership. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Nov. 27 meeting: • Made a proclamation recognizing Hockey Day Minnesota. The Centennial boys hockey team is scheduled to play Moorhead along with other Centennial youth hockey teams Saturday, Jan. 20, on Lake George. • Approved the second reading of an ordinance that establishes the 2018 city fee schedule and approved a summary publication of the ordinance. The first reading of the ordinance was held Nov. 13. • Approved a new on-sale and Sunday liquor license for Fiesta Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar, located at 7090 21st Ave N. The current liquor license holder is moving out of state, and a new applicant, Edgar Alcocer, applied for a new license. • Approved the first reading of an ordinance that adds chapter 616 relating to therapeutic massage licensing to the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances. The ordinance is intended to protect against the existence of illicit operations and protect public health, safety and welfare. • Accepted a monetary donation of $500 from Jeanne Mayer for the police division canine unit. The funds will be used for the purchase of a police canine and subsequent training and certifications. • Approved the hiring of paid, on-call firefighter Brian Gustafson effective Dec. 11. Gustafson has previous experience with the Centennial Fire District. • Approved a resolution for a variance for curb cut/ driveway width for 41 Century Trail. Earlier this summer, the owners of the property made improvements

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Lino Lakes Mayor Jeff Reinert reads a proclamation recognizing Hockey Day Minnesota to Suzanne Hove at the City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 27.

to their driveway without a permit; the driveway was resurfaced and widened to 28 feet. Property owner Colleen Flaherty Reyes submitted a land use application for a curb cut/driveway width variance requesting a curb cut width of 28 feet be allowed. City ordinance allows for a maximum of 26 feet. Reyes explained to the council that her father did the work for them as a favor, and she assumed he would take care of the necessary permits. Council members agreed the improvements were not made maliciously and approving the variance would not harm to the city. • Approved a variance to allow for the minor subdivision of a portion of Outlot A in Lino Air Park North. Marla Betsy Siegel Garcia, who lives at 345 Carl St., owns a portion of Outlot A, which abuts three parcels along Carl Street. Outlot A came to the city’s attention while staff members were working with

Randy Rennaker, who was interested in purchasing the vacant parcel east of 345 Carl St. and the residential parcel at 7801 Fourth Ave. Rennaker wishes to construct a singlefamily home on the vacant parcel and sell the 7801 Fourth Ave. lot. To create a buildable lot, Outlot A will be subdivided into three parcels, which will then be combined with their respective whole parcels. The vacant parcel will then have direct frontage on Carl Street. • Approved a conditional use permit for St. Joseph of the Lakes Church Rectory. The church, located at 171 Elm St., is proposing to construct a 2,000-square-foot singlefamily home on church property to be used for the pastor’s residence/church rectory building. The church currently owns the single-family home located at 202 Elm St., which is currently used as the pastor’s residence. The property is now being sold.

• Approved the Northeast Lino Lakes Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (CSMP). Katy Thompson, of WSB & Associates, presented the plan to the council at its Nov. 6 work session. The northeast Lino Lakes drainage improvement project is in the northeast area of Lino Lakes bounded by Main Street to the south, the city of Hugo to the east, Peltier Lake to the west and Rehbein Street to the north. The site is approximately 1,350 acres. The surface water in the area is effectively landlocked, and aging agricultural field drains installed in the early 20th century provide drainage in the region. The drains are at capacity and unable to meet the demands of future development within the watershed. The CSMP is presented as an alternative means to meet the requirements of Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) water quality treatment and peak stormwater runoff control rules for future development of the area. The CSMP provides a framework to distribute future regional treatment benefits and requirements among future developments. The CSMP will now be submitted the RCWD for review and approval. • Approved the second reading of an ordinance calling for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement within Lot 2, Block 1 of St. Clair Estates, a residential subdivision that was platted in August. Sharper Homes requested the vacation. The lot is unique to the development due to the rear yard drainage system. Sharper Homes is currently working with a buyer for the lot and would like to assure

the buyer that the stock plan meets their needs and would allow for construction of a modest deck. • Authorized the preparation of a report of improvements, which amends the feasibility report (approved May 8) for the West Shadow Lake and LaMotte area street and utility projects. The next step in the process is to consider the extension of municipal utilities while continuing to work on the roadway design. Neighborhood meetings were held Nov. 28 to discuss the preliminary design, project costs and potential assessments amounts. The first stage of the roadway and drainage design is being completed. City staff are working on determining the roadway width, safety and stormwater management/ quality improvements. • Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for a surface water maintenance project located in Block 3 of Pheasant Hills Preserve 5th Addition. The city received a stormwater maintenance request to resolve a backyard drainage issue, which falls outside of the city’s annual management maintenance program. The property owner has agreed to pay 100 percent of the cost of the improvement, which includes the installation of drain tile, yard drains, regrading and restoration. The low quote was submitted by Olson’s Sewer Service Inc., of Forest Lake, in the amount of $19,688. The project will be completed by Dec. 31. The next regular City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Council Chambers. Shannon Granholm

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment and signal violation in the 7700 block of Lake Drive Nov. 21. The adult male driver was arrested for false information to a police officer and no Minnesota driver’s license. The male was booked at the Anoka County Jail. • An officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for lane violations and a registration violation in the area of Birch Street and Totem Trail Nov. 21. Upon further investigation, the 24-year-old male driver was arrested for DWI and possession of a controlled substance. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a stop sign violation in the area of Otter Lake Road and Ash Street Nov. 21. The driver was subsequently cited for the violation and a male passenger was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Officers were dispatched to an assault in progress involving two vehicles in the area of I-35W and Sunset Avenue Nov. 22. Officers subsequently arrested a 37-year-old male for multiple charges including seconddegree DWI, refusal to submit to chemical test, driving after revocation, reckless driving and open bottle law. • Officers responded to a report of a motor

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system is in use on Golden Lake in the City of Circle Pines. The possibility of open water, or thin ice exists on Golden Lake throughout the winter. Patrick Antonen, City Administrator Dated: November 27, 2017 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 5 and 12, 2017.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-17 ADOPTING THE 2018 CITY OF LINO LAKES FEE SCHEDULE The City of Lino Lakes City Council does ordain the following: Section 1. Findings. Pursuant to Minnesota Law, the Lino Lakes City Charter, and the Lino Lakes City Code, and upon a review of a study conducted by City staff, a fee schedule for City services and licensing is hereby adopted as follows: 2018 FEE SCHEDULE A. Alcoholic Beverages; B. Amusement and Commercial Recreation; C. Business and Miscellaneous; D. Park & Recreation User Fees; E. Fire Regulations; F. Police Fees; G. Building – Construction Utilities;

vehicle hit-and-run in the area of Town Center Parkway and Lake Drive Nov. 23. Officers ultimately located the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver for DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation in the 8000 block of I-35E Nov. 24. The 32-year-old female driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. • Officers were dispatched to a report of a hitchhiker wearing dark clothing who was almost hit by a vehicle in the 300 block of Birch Street Nov. 24. Officers located the male and he was picked up from the location by a relative. • Officers responded to possible medical situation involving a male slumped over the steering wheel in the lane of traffic in

the area of I-35E and Main Street Nov. 25. Officers arrived on scene and after further investigation, the male driver was arrested and booked at the jail for third-degree DWI. • Officers responded to an audible burglar alarm covering several locations in the 300 block of Elm Street Nov. 25. Officers checked inside the building and located a male, who was arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for fourth-degree burglary and trespass. • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E Nov. 27. After further investigation, the driver was issued a citation for speeding, no proof of insurance, possession of a small amount of marijuana and driving after revocation.

H. Escrow Deposits; I. Right-Of-Way Management; J. Utility Fees; K. Surface Water Management; L. Culvert Prices; M. Land Use; N. Development Fees; O. Engineering; P. Staff Time; Q. Late Fee Section 2. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be effective January 5, 2018. This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 27th day of November, 2017. Jeff Reinert, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 5, 2017.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 12-17 VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ST. CLAIR ESTATES) The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1: Findings of Fact 1. The City Council of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement, as created and dedicated over, under, and across Lot 2, Block 1, in the plat of St. Clair Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota; and

The Centennial Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the area of Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Circle Pines Nov. 22 for a report of a personal injury accident. There were no injuries and a female was taken into custody for thirddegree DWI. • Officers observed a vehicle traveling on Main Street in Centerville Nov. 22 driven by a possible warrant suspect. Officers identified the driver as the suspect and the suspect was arrested and transported to the Anoka County Jail. • A motor vehicle was damaged in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Nov. 23. There are no

suspects at this time. • Officers stopped a vehicle for suspicious activity in the 50 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Nov. 25. Officers found a juvenile passenger to be under the influence of alcohol. The juvenile was cited and released to family members. • Officers responded to the 7000 block of 20th avenue in Centerville Nov. 24 on a report of a theft by a former employee. • Officers responded to a property damage crash that occurred in the area of Restwood Road and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Nov. 26. A vehicle struck a street sign and fled the scene. The vehicle was not located.

2. A public hearing was held on November 13, 2017 before the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers after due published and posted notice had been given and reasonable attempts were made to give personal notice to all affected property owners, and all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard; and 3. It appears to be in the best interest of the City to vacate such drainage and utility easements; and 4. Four-fifths of all members of the City Council concur with this ordinance. Section 2: Easement Vacated Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation Description: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, St. Clair Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota described as follows. Commencing at the southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 45 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the south line of said Lot 2 a distance of 43.78 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 03 degrees 48 minutes 30 seconds East 80.17 feet to the north line of said Lot 2; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 45 seconds West along said north line 7.77 feet; thence South 01 degrees 45 minutes 01 seconds East 80.04 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom the north and south 5 feet of said Lot 2. Section 3: Effect This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon the easement vacation of Lot 2 Block 1 of St. Clair Estates recording with Anoka County, Minnesota. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 27th day of November, 2017. Jeff Reinert, Mayor. ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 5, 2017.

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Minnesota launches statewide interactive breeding bird atlas BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

Birds can be secretive about where they nest, but Minnesota researchers have recently completed the extensive task of creating the “big picture” about how breeding bird populations work in Minnesota. The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas, an online interactive website containing data about where Minnesota species typically nest, was officially launched this October. The project was based on data gathered by volunteers and scientists from 2009 to 2013, and was funded by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Naturalist Lee Pfanmuller has been involved with project from the beginning, starting as a regional coordinator for the metro region, participating as an expert birder and becoming the project manager for the last three years. “The whole concept of atlasing has been around for many years and it started in England, but the whole premise is that it’s a science-based project where you use people who are out in the field to help you collect information about birds, bees, mushrooms, whatever,” said Pfanmuller. “The U.S. has mostly been focused on birds.” Nearly every U.S. state has already completed a breeding bird atlas—Minnesota is among the last to follow suit, but Pfanmuller said it has been a long time coming. “We have a strong tradition of citizen science,” she said. “There’s always been a lot of interest in doing birding.” The information gathered for the recently launched atlas was gathered from the 2009-2013 breeding seasons, and the intervening time has been spent organizing and confirming that

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A screenshot of the interactive Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas website.

information for presentation to the public. Much of the data was collected by volunteers, but the project also hired skilled ornithologists to supplement the findings and bring more precise expertise into the field. “For example, (the songs of) yellow and chestnut-sided warblers are so similar that if someone just hears it, it’s not definitive evidence,” Pfanmuller said. “So we very carefully reviewed more than 4,000 records to make sure we were as accurate as possible, and (this) quality control took six months to improve the accuracy.” Observers coded their observations based on various factors using a system that is standard in bird atlases

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throughout the U.S. “That’s one of the things that standardizes the data wherever you go,” Pfanmuller said. “If I see a nest of a bald eagle, that’s confirmed breeding, but if I saw one flying in front of my house down the river, it’s in a suitable habitat for breeding, but it’s not necessarily confirmed breeding.” In that case, the observation would be coded as possible or probable, based on the number of birds present and other indicators, such as mating songs. In addition to field research, Pfanmuller hit the books to explore historical observations of each species included in the atlas. “We wanted to put those results in historical context, so we went back to writing about birds in the early 1800s and 1900s, what they saw 150 years ago in Minnesota, and how it had changed,” Pfanmuller said. These historical accounts can be viewed by clicking Explore the Atlas – Species Accounts. Then, select the species you’d like to learn about, and click the tab labeled Minnesota Breeding Bird Distribution. The data collection revealed some surprising trends in bird behavior. “A number of species are doing phenomenally well that weren’t a number

of years ago,” Pfanmuller said. “I’ve been in field biology for 40 years, (and when I began) the only bald eagles nesting in Minnesota were in the Chippewa National Forest. If you look now, it’s just phenomenal. Some species are doing really well, and some that depend on native grasslands are not doing so well.” Sometimes the information might paint a grim picture for the future of some of Minnesota’s native birds, but other times it creates a richer picture than what was known before. “There’s a very small duck called the bufflehead that nest strictly in northwestern Minnesota, and we had a confirmed sighting with photos of a bird nesting in southwest Minnesota, 300 miles further south than we’d ever seen them nesting before,” Pfanmuller said. “There are little surprises like that. The other major observation is that there are a number of species moving further north: red-bellied woodpeckers and Northern cardinals, and this is probably due to warmer winters and more feeding.” Ideally, the the U.S. will eventually be able to combine information from the individual atlases in each state to create a larger picture of bird behavior across the nation. Releasing this atlas is only the beginning of creating a better understanding of Minnesota birds, Pfanmuller said. “Once you do it once, the real value is to do it a second and a third time,” Pfanmuller said. “You’ve done it in a systematic way. It’s not just someone’s memory; it’s a base of science that you can make comparisons to.” The online atlas was developed in such a way that it is easy to use on a mobile phone in addition to a computer. While the atlas might serve as a good way to find individual species for bird-watchers, its biggest use is as a scientific tool to observe patterns over time. If the research is repeated in 10-20 years, it will give an even more nuanced picture. See the bird atlas for yourself and explore the birds that nest in your neighborhood at www.mnbirdatlas.org. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Nov. 28 meeting: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay who thanked Council Member Deb O'Brien for serving on the City Council for 12 years and Councilman Richard Runbeck for eight years. • Bartholomay relayed the Planning Commission approved a 60-day extension for a site plan submitted by Casey's General Store for the Pizza Hut property at its Nov. 20 meeting.

See the full story in this week's Quad Community Press. • Approved the consent agenda, which included Nov. 14 meeting minutes, a resignation from Planning Commissioner John Carlson (at the end of the year) and general fund, police and fi re disbursements. The consent agenda also included a 2017 audit proposal, which is an 2.8 percent increase from 2016. Unless additional work is requested or required, the annual audit fee for the city will be $23,480 and the annual

audit of Centennial Utilities will be $7,105. • Recognized two exchange students attending Centennial High School this school year. Juniors Francesco Bertasini, of Italy, and Paula Llamas Guerrero, of Spain, are both exchange students through the ASF International Program. Centennial also has two more exchange students (from other programs), senior Jildou De Jong, of the Netherlands, and Konstantin Bach, of Germany. • Made a proclamation recognizing

Hockey Day Minnesota. The Centennial boys hockey team is scheduled to play Moorhead along with other Centennial youth hockey teams Saturday, Jan. 20, on Lake George. See story in next week's Quad Community Press for more information. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at City Hall. Shannon Granholm

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private-sector kind of thing.” City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained there are a few things in Casey’s plan that would have to be modified in order to comply with the city’s requirements. One example is the need to modify the proposed signage. Dan Folsom, of Design Tree Engineering (hired by Casey’s for the project), explained, “The intent of Casey’s is to demolish the current Pizza Hut (building) and redevelop that site in compliance with city codes and put in a canopy, two 30,000 gallon storage tanks, six pumps and comply with the stormwater requirements of the city. The signage will be adjusted to meet the requirements of the city.” Patty Smith, owner of the Glen Oaks Center across from the proposed site, explained some of her concerns with the project and shared that she had sought out feedback from experts in the field such as an environmental expert and a traffic expert. “I consulted with a traffic expert, Mr. Swing (Vernon Swing of Swing Traffic Solutions), who has been in the field for the last 20 years and has done quite a lot of work for Kwik Trips, Holidays, (SuperAmericas) as well as Casey’s. He was not able to attend tonight, but I have some comments that he has given me in writing with me.” Some of those comments included the northern side access to the site, how the future widening of Lake Drive could impact the project, the location of the underground storage tanks, the traffic operations on South Pine Drive and how it would impact pedestrian traffic. In addition, Smith was particularly concerned with how lights and noise would affect the residents who live nearby. “I have owned the center for seven years and we have never had one complaint for either noise or lighting reasons.” Todd Knudten, owner of Pines Market in the Glen Oaks Center, also voiced his concerns, which mainly had to do with the added traffic impacts to the area and his business. “I am reliant on traffic operations on Pine Drive running smoothly and I have

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a concern, and maybe the traffic study will address this, but one of their entrances is so close to Lake Drive, I am not sure how that is going to affect that intersection as far as the queues go,” he said. “I am concerned that people will be exiting off of Pine Drive and blocking the people on Pine Drive coming toward my store because they want to make the green light, which would make my store at a competitive disadvantage.” He also had a concern about where the underground storage tanks are located, suggesting they may create possible safety issues. “My concern would be the amount of pedestrians we have in the community, people walking dogs. The location that I operate, the tanker can pull in and pull out, no backing up and there are no blind spots.” Knudten also noted that some of the trees on the site are proposed to be removed for a stormwater pond, which would remove a feature that buffers noise from Lake Drive and lights from the businesses for the residential area. Antonen explained there was a landscaping plan in place and more trees would be added to the site, but the pond was necessary for big rain events. Linda Sharkey, a resident of Pines Manor Estates, said she would like to see Circle Pines keep its small-town feel and support its hometown businesses rather than allowing big-box corporations to come in and take over. “The only big company in this whole little town is McDonald’s; everything else is privately owned by individuals like Todd. People who are willing to work at

it, they are not backed by big corporations and they are doing it themselves. You should be very proud for having businesspeople like Todd in your city,” she said. “I’ve seen a town in Wisconsin where Kwik Trip came in and built three brand new gas stations in a town of 8,000 people; The eight existing gas stations all went belly up within six months to a year. That’s what happens to small homegrown businesses, it’s called American greed. Does Circle Pines want to be noted for American greed and supporting that? I don’t think you do, I know I don’t.” Cheryl Tellinghusen, representing Oak Hills Manor, recapped a letter she had previously sent to the Planning Commission. “Our general consensus of our residents is they would not like to have a Casey’s across the street,” she said. Some of the objections included: an increase in traffic, the desire to support local businesses, that there are numerous gas stations already located in the area — including the Pines Market — and the need for additional police to patrol the area. “We feel that if this plan goes through it is going to put our neighbors out of business; so much for that small-town feel. The tenants enjoy going to the gas station over there; they have seating and it’s a friendly atmosphere,” Tellinghusen said, adding many of the residents would prefer to see another familystyle restaurant such as Perkins or KFC instead of another gas station. Wayne Jacobson, owner of Jacobson Environmental, recapped a 34-page report

he submitted at the request of Smith, outlining a citizen petition requesting an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) from the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) be completed. The petition has 246 signatures, many from residents of Circle Pines, but also from cities like Hopkins, Shoreview, Champlin, Spring Lake Park, St. Paul and Chisago City. The report states the proposed project may have negative effects on water quality and stormwater runoff, and that it may affect lakes and wetlands in the area. In addition, the petition states the project may harm groundwater supplies, pose traffic problems for area residents and that there could be negative effects from light pollution and noise on the senior housing in the adjacent area. Commissioner John Carlson said, “I share some of your feelings on this, and do we really need another gas station, but I don’t know if that is the question before us here, because we are not the owners of the property and property owners have rights.” He added, “We can all put forth ideas about what we would like to see in the area, but it really comes down to if they are following all of the code and the procedures, do they have the right to develop the property, and I think that answer is a yes.” Commission Chair Michael Kula explained the Planning Commission does not approve the proposal, but rather makes a recommendation to the council. “This body is a commission; we can only

make recommendations. Ultimately, whether or not the project proceeds will be up to the City Council; they are the policymakers for the city. We didn’t pick or choose this particular occupant for the site,” he said. “I happen to love Pizza Hut pizza, but the reality is an application has come forward and our job is to take our city’s ordinances, rely upon recommendations from our staff and other experts … but when it is all said and done, it will come back to us to determine if the application satisfies the conditions and requirements of our zoning ordinances. If it does, to a very large degree, we are compelled to approve it and send it forward to the City Council.” Antonen said, “The city in no way has solicited for this development. You are 100 percent correct that there (are) two private parties that are in this agreement. Casey’s has a purchase agreement in place with the owner of the Pizza Hut property, so there was no soliciting on our part get business here, it showed up.” Circle Pines now has to determine if an EAW is needed or not, and until then no final approvals can be made for the project and construction cannot begin. This topic will be discussed further at the City Council meeting on Dec. 12. Casey’s General Store would like to begin construction in the spring with completion in fall of 2018. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-47-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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“COCO” (PG) (3.5) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS.] — When a music-loving, shoe-shining, 12-year-old Mexican boy (voiceover by Anthony Gonzalez) who lives with his shoemaking parents (voiceovers by Jaime Camil and Sofía Espinosa), grandmother (voiceover Renée Victor) and greatgrandmother (voiceover Ana Ofelia Murguía) who do not permit music in the household, decides to borrow the guitar of his idolized musician (voiceover by Benjamin Bratt) during the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos in this colorful, family-oriented, entertaining, humorfilled, 3-D, star-studded (voiceovers by Edward James Olmos, John Ratzenberger, Cheech Marin, and Gabriel Inglesias), 109-minute animated musical, he ends up in the Land of the Dead where he meets his relatives who help him return to the land of the living after meeting another mischievous musician (voiceover by Gael Garcia Bernal).

“JUSTICE LEAGUE” (PG-13) [SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI VIOLENCE AND ACTION.] — When the evil, power-hungry, ancient, axe-wielding Steppenwolf creature (Ciarán Hinds) threatens to plunge the Earth into darkness and chaos in this love-it-or-hate-it, action-packed, entertaining, disjointed, wit-dotted, predictable, 3-D, star-studded (Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Amy Adams, J. K. Simmons, Robin Wright, Connie Nelson, Amber Heard, Bill Crudup, David Thewlis, Joe Morton and Richard Clifford), 121-minute thriller filled with two-dimensional characters and over-thetop special effects, superheroes Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Superman (Henry Cavill), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), the Flash (Ezra Miller), and a cyborg (Ray Fisher) join forces to try and prevent three powerful, mysterious boxes from merging together, which would allow the enemy and his minions to decimate Earth.

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“THE POLAR EXPRESS” (G) (4) — A re-release of Robert Zemeckis’s soon-to-be classic, computer-generated, 100-minute, 2004 animated film based on Chris Van Allsburg’s novel about a young boy (Tom Hanks) whose belief in Santa Claus is rekindled on Christmas Eve when he meets a conductor (Tom Hanks) and a ghost (Tom Hanks) on a magical train to the North Pole that takes him to meet Santa Claus (Tom Hanks) and all his elves.

“THELMA” (NR) (3) [SUBTITLED] — After a Norwegian biology student (Eili Harboe) in her freshman year in Oslo who grew up with her devoutly religious father (Henrik Rafaelsen) and disabled mother (Ellen Dorrit Petersen) has psychogenic seizures and then finds herself strongly attracted to another student (Kaya Wilkins) in this unusual, quirky, dark, unpredictable, 116-minute supernatural film, she learns that she has dangerous, powerful supernatural abilities that she inherited from her grandmother (Vibeke Lundquist) that cause her to harm people around her when she becomes anxious and stressed.

“WONDER WHEEL” (PG-13) (2) [THEMATIC CONTENT, INCLUDING SOME SEXUALITY, LANGUAGE AND SMOKING.] — Wonderful cinematography and shallow characters dominate Woody Allen’s overly melodramatic, unevenly paced, 101-minute film in which the life of a migraineprone, stressed-out, 39-year-old waitress (Kate Winslet) working at a clam house on Coney Island who has a young, troubled arsonist son (Jack Gore), is turned upside down when she begins an affair with a handsome, wannabeplaywright lifeguard (Justin Timberlake) after which the sensuous, estranged daughter (Juno Temple) of her carousel operator husband (Jim Belushi) suddenly shows up after she leaves her gangster, racketeering husband with Mafia hit men (Steve Schirripa and Tony Sirico) hot on her trail in the 1950s.

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com

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1. Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay and the City Council recognized two exchange students attending Centennial High School this school year. Juniors Paula Llamas Guerrero, of Spain, and Francesco Bertasini, of Italy, are both exchange students through the ASF International Program. — Submitted 2. The development team at Infinite Campus in Blaine hosted a gingerbread house competition. Each team had to ensure their design fit onto a 10-inch base and utilized at least four graham crackers. — Submitted 3. The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) was accidentally invited to a party through a text message. A phone number of CLPD somehow got included in a group text message, where everyone was talking about what they would bring to the party. Sgt. Bill Jacobson responded with some humor, offering to bring coffee and donuts to the party. — Submitted 4. Flags flying outside of the memorial put on for Steve Peterson, the Centennial wrestling coach who lost his battle with brain cancer Nov. 10. Peterson's favorite flags were displayed including: Concordia, Centennial, Old Glory, Peterson Companies and Chisago Lakes. — Submitted 5. Two flower arrangements, one from the Centennial High School wrestling program and one from the Cougar athletic department and coaching staff were placed by a symbolic coaching chair during Steve Peterson's celebration of life will on Nov. 18 in the Chisago Lakes High School gymnasium. — Submitted 6. Mayor Dave Bartholomay and Suzanne Hove show off a proclamation recognizing Hockey Day Minnesota. The Centennial boys hockey team is scheduled to play Moorhead along with other Centennial youth hockey teams Saturday, Jan. 20, on Lake George. — Submitted

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