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Citizens’ Academy participants graduate as a team
Post-vote survey points to high property taxes for election thumbs down BY TAYA BANJAC CONTRIBUTING WRITER
According to a new post-election survey, the majority of residents of the Centennial School District rate public schools as excellent or great, but low turnout rates and high taxes contributed to the rejection of a November referendum that would have increased education revenue. During the Centennial School Board meeting on Dec. 5, board members expressed frustration while discussing a post-election survey to determine what factors caused voters to turn down parts of a referendum that would have increased the education revenue and capital levy of the Centennial School District. Researchers surveyed 250 people over the summer in three distinct demographics: parent voters, parent nonvoters and non-parent voters. According to the survey, current high property taxes and a lack of priority among young residents played a crucial role. Forty percent of nonvoters were 34 years old and younger, making millennial parents among the least likely to go out and vote. But the statistic didn’t surprise researchers, according to Peter Leatherman, chief executive officer of Morris Leatherman Company, the research company that put together the survey. “It follows this troubled pattern that we see across the metro of just the lack of engagement with millennial parents in coming out to vote in special elections,” said Leatherman. He added it’s been a common pattern for the past three to five years in the metro area.
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Citizens' Academy participant Tracy Jordi gets congratulated for graduating from the program from Centennial Fire District Chief Harlan Lundstrom, Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) Chief James Coan and CLPD Lt. Russell Blanck. The graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 7. BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
Driving a fire truck, conducting a traffic stop and turning a car into a convertible (car extrication) are just some of the many things the six graduates of the first Citizens’ Academy can check off their “bucket list.” The eight-week academy, which was a joint effort
between the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD), Lexington Fire Department (LFD) and Centennial Fire District (CFD), began Oct. 5 and culminated with a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 7. The graduates included Michael Giovinazzo, Tracy Jordi, Greg Lucid, Chuck Ogden, Chandra SEE CITIZENS’ ACADEMY, PAGE 3
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Circle Pines acquires a piece of history BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
CIRCLE PINES — A key piece of Circle Pines history has returned home, hopefully this time for good. At the Dec. 13 council meeting, the city officially bought back its very first fire truck, a 1929 Ford Model A. Former Fire Chief Jerry Streich (2008-2914) purchased the truck from the city for $1,000 in 2013. At that time, the city was storing the truck in the basement of City Hall, but after the Centennial Food Shelf moved
in, the space was needed for storage. Streich was sold the truck with the condition that if he ever decided to sell it, he had to give the city the option to buy it back. “We feel it is important for the city of Circle Pines and Centennial Fire District to preserve its history. It's not very often you are able to keep an antique truck like this in such good shape,” said City Administrator Patrick Antonen. “Also, we are lucky to have a group of skilled firefighters who are willing to devote time to the upkeep of this truck.”
“I believe it will boost morale. Firefighters love fire trucks and what’s better than having the one that the department started with. It shows how far trucks have advanced. It’s a piece of history, it’s our roots.” SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
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Retired firefighter Basil Guggisberg poses for a photo in front of a 1929 Ford Model A fire truck. The Model A was purchased in 1950, after the official start of the Circle Pines Fire Department.
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Cookie walk tradition continues for Gethsemane United Methodist Church BY TAYA BANJAC CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR
The holidays are a time to bake and eat sweets, but for those don’t have the time to bake or can’t anymore, attending the Gethsemane United Methodist Church’s annual cookie walk has become something like a tradition. About 20 people waited in line to purchase gourmet holiday cookies as part of Gethsemane United Methodist Church 25th annual cookie walk on Saturday, Dec. 10. About 45 different members of the church baked 81 different kinds of cookies, which were sold by the pound. Attendees filled up multiple plastic trays and buckets with holiday treats such as marshmallow truffles, ginger bread cookies, peppermint spritz, tarts, macaroons, rosettes and peanut brittle. Gail Johnson, a member of the church and volunteer at the
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event, said she baked almost the whole week prior to the event, making 10 different kinds of cookies. She added that out of all of the outreach programs the church does, this is one event she can take part in. “I’ve always enjoyed baking, which is why I make so many cookies…this is just one thing I can do for the community,” she said, adding that even after this she still needs to bake cookies for her own family. The cookie walk began 25 years ago when several women made cookies in the church kitchen as part of a fundraising event. Each year the cookie sale has grown in size and popularity and cookies typically sell out within the first hour. Deanna Rehbein, a member of the church, said she began attending the fundraiser nine years ago when her daughter was first born because she didn’t have the time to bake herself and has come back every year since. This year, she came with her daughter and spent $200 on cookies. “I think it’s a good cause and I really don’t like to bake. I’d rather spend the money on something that will do good things for the community,” she said. Rehbein brings the cookies to work to share with those who can’t make it to the sale, and brings the leftovers home for her family. AnnaMae Anderson, Rehbein’s daughter, attended the event for the first time and said she had fun picking out all the different kinds of cookies and picked out a
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Attendees use plastic gloves to pick and choose gourmet cookies at Gethsemane United Methodist Church 25th annual Christmas cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 10.
ginger bread house at the event. Anderson said the ginger bread cookies are her favorite. “I don’t know why but every year I have a craving for ginger bread,” she said. The money received from the fundraiser will go to the United Methodist Church and then be spread across their outreach programs such has providing food to local food shelves and Wesley Meals in Minneapolis.
Pastor Diane Olson said serving the community is the church's biggest mission and for many seniors in the community the fundraising event is more like a public service than a fundraiser. “So many of the seniors are so appreciative of this sale… they want to have all of the cookies they use to have but they can’t [bake] anymore,” she said, adding the majority of people who attend the fundraising event are seniors.
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CITIZENS’ ACADEMY: Offers its graduates deeper insight into public safety FROM PAGE 1
Peterson and Tammy Petschl. “You have an opportunity now when you drive by a scene and see police and fire working together, you are going to see aspects of that and know exactly what they are doing and feeling,” CLPD Lt. Russell Blanck said during the ceremony. “We wanted you to know what we do, feel the way we feel and be impacted by it the way we are impacted by it. You've felt it, you've experienced it and you’ve done it,” he said. The academy explored a wide array of topics, including: the benefits of highvisibility patrol and traffic stops, use of force, types of deadly and nondeadly force, fire equipment, car accidents and extrication, and DWIs. Participants were encouraged to respect their comfort levels and only participate if they felt comfortable. “You guys became a team. You assisted each other, cared about each other and you worked cooperatively. I'm proud of you, you've done well and you've been great representatives of the program. We appreciate your time, your effort and your commitment,” Blanck said. During the ceremony each of the participants received a certificate of completion as well as a challenge coin. Participants and their families also heard from CLPD Chief James Coan, CFD Chief Harlan Lundstrom and LFD Chief Gary Grote, all of whom thanked the participants for their commitment to the program. “I just want to say thank you for your time and the effort you put in. We hope that you came away with a greater appreciation and insight into police work and firefighting,” Coan
said. “We hope now that you will share your experience with your friends and family, so that in effect you become ambassadors of our respective cities.” Grote added, “The journey we had was a lot of fun and I look forward to doing it again and continuing to refine it. I got to know a lot of you very well, and we had fun putting you guys through all of those exercises.” Then the participants shared comments about their own experiences from the academy. Ogden said, “It was very informative. I think every one of us got something out of it. You just don't understand what these guys go through every day after they put their uniform on.” Giovinazzo said the academy helped him form a lot of professional and personal relationships with others involved in the academy. “We got a lot of information out of this, but for me it was about getting to know you all and being able to support the community. There is not enough of that going on; there is more divide then there is bringing it together,” he said. Lucid said he was honored to be a part of the academy and thanked everyone for answering all of his tough questions. “I was skeptical at times about different things, but I understand what it involves now,” he said. “It was extraordinary,” said Peterson. “It was very informative and scary at times. I would recommend council members and residents to get involved in this, because it gives you a real inside look.” Many of the participants agreed the one thing that surprised them was all of the information the police officers have to be aware of during a regular traffic stop.
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Graduates of the first ever Citizens' Academy pose for a group photo after the ceremony. (From left:) CLPD Chief James Coan, Greg Lucid, Chandra Peterson, Tracy Jordi, Chuck Ogden, Mike Giovinazzo, Lexington Fire Chief Gary Grote, Tammy Petschl and CFD Chief Harlan Lundstrom.
Jordi added that one thing that surprised her was the level of control officers need to possess. “Officers in all departments have to have so much personal control emotionally in order to operate and be able to get through the tasks that their jobs require of them,” she said. All the participants agreed that the experience — one some said they will never forget — has given them a deeper appreciation for law enforcement. Sgt. Bill Jacobson took photos throughout the experience and gave each of the participants a jump drive with a presentation with 80 photos. “It was a tremendous success. The participants walked in as individuals and they are walking out as a team,” Blanck said. “I think most importantly, we promised them that they would have unprecedented access to what we do, how we do it and why we do it, and that we would answer all of their questions,
even the hard ones, and we stayed true to that.” Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay wrapped up the ceremony. “We don't seem to celebrate or recognize all the good things that are going on much anymore. We seem to focus more on the negative. I know some of us, many others and myself, have a lot of faith in a few things ... and one of the things our faith is strong is in our communities. We live in a special place and things are going great.” The academy will be offered again next year; however, the number of participants is still to be decided. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 1300 block of Pheasant Hills Drive for a warrant arrest attempt at 9:07 p.m. Nov. 29. A 23-year-old male from Lino Lakes was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant and transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. A 20-year-old male from Lino Lakes was also arrested for providing false information to police and fleeing a police officer on foot. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E at 1:59 a.m. Nov. 30. The 26-year-old male driver from Centuria, Wisconsin was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI and speeding. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer responded to the 1000 block of Tamarack Lane on a report of theft from a motor vehicle at 8:00 a.m. Nov. 30. Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and removed a checkbook during the night hours. • Officers were dispatched to a property damage accident that occurred in the 600 block of Main Street at
11:55 a.m. Nov. 30. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained severe damage after a vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. A 21-year-old male driver from Lino Lakes was cited for failure to drive with due care. • An officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the 7300 block of Apollo Court at 12:15 a.m. Dec. 1. After further investigation, a 21-year-old male from Lexington was arrested for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Officers were dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and Apollo Drive for a possible impaired driver at 8:26 a.m. Dec.1. The 29-yearold male driver from Burnsville fled police in a motor vehicle and was later arrested in Minneapolis by the Minnesota State Patrol. The male was arrested for fleeing police in a motor vehicle, gross misdemeanor theft and driving after revocation. • Officers responded to the 700 block of Apollo Drive on a report of a theft in progress at 2:10 p.m. Dec. 1. Officers arrived and arrested a 38-year-old female from Minneapolis for
fi fth-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving after revocation. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation that occurred in the 1000 block of Main Street at 10:58 p.m. Dec. 1. The 57-year-old male driver from Hugo was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal transport of a fi rearm in a motor vehicle and speeding. • Officers responded to the 2200 block of Lacasse Drive on a report of a possible underage drinking party at 11:16 p.m. Dec. 2. A 19-year-old male from Mahtomedi, an 18-year-old male from Hugo and a 18-yearold female from Marshfield, Wisconsin were all cited for underage consumption of alcohol. • Officers stopped a vehicle for several violations at Ash Street and I-35E at 9:01 p.m. Dec. 4. Contact was made with the 36-yearold male driver from St. Paul. The driver was issued a citation for loud muffler, white light to the rear
of the vehicle, stop sign violation and no insurance. The driver was told that the vehicle could not be driven without insurance. The officer then observed the driver leave at a very high rate of speed. The officer stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for driving without insurance. The male was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking. • An officer responded to the 7600 block of Lake Drive for a shoplifting incident at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 5. A 17-year-old juvenile male from St. Michael was arrested for theft. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a credit/debit card fraud report in the 7200 block of Brian Drive in Centerville Dec. 2. An unknown suspect charged an amount to the caller's debit card in the preceding week. The caller contacted the bank to close the account. • Officers responded to a phone call threat report in the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Dec. 2. The female caller received a text message threat in regards to money owed her by a known male.
The caller requested documentation and asked restraining order questions. • Officers responded to the 7100 block of Mill Road in Centerville Dec. 3 on a weapon discharge call. Officers found that a male tenant had accidentally discharged a rifle while cleaning it. Officers traced the round through the house and into the backyard of the caller's property. There were no injuries or charges. • An officer received a phone call of a road/ driving complaint in the area of Village Parkway and Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines Dec. 5. The officer spoke to both drivers involved and the suspected offender was warned about his poor driving decisions. • Officers responded to a personal injury two-car accident in the 6900 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville
Dec. 5. Officers issued a citation to the driver who they determined caused the accident. One driver sustained a minor injury, but refused ambulance assistance. One vehicle was towed from the scene. • Officers were summoned to the 8900 block of Duwayne Avenue in Lexington Dec. 6 on a report of a verbal domestic situation. Upon arrival, one of the involved parties had left the scene. The other half advised of a verbal altercation with a roommate who may be moving out. Police advised them to call back if the matter couldn't be resolved in a civil manner. • Officers were advised of a male who had been drinking for three days and was making suicidal comments Dec. 6 in Circle Pines. The male agreed to go to the hospital for further evaluation.
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Of Mustangs hey’re considered the strongest of all horses. The ones who roam wild and free, the strong ones for whom the dangers of this world hold no fear. This year, as winter closed in, tragedy took two young Mustangs. Tears, hugs, flowers and teddy bears were the only words. Underneath, fear whispered in the hearts of other young Mustangs. “I’m scared to drive,” one whispered to a friend at a vigil where they gathered that day. No doubt, fear gripped the parents of the Mustangs, too. Because they knew it could have been any of them. Story But just as quickly as fear began to try to overtake, the Chaser Mustangs rose up. They came Sara Marie Moore together in strength, offering words, songs and prayers to comfort those closest to the Mustangs that were lost. Unafraid, students began to visit the site of the tragedy, even pulling over on the road in the dark night. Flowers, candles and crosses began to pile up. Bridget: Faith, read two crosses. Stephanie: Hope, read two more. So unafraid were the Mustangs in approaching the site, the police scheduled an escorted memorial to keep them safe. There was fear in some of their eyes, mixed amidst the grief and sorrow as they laid flowers at the site. But reaching out, they took hold of two large rough-hewn wooden crosses, seeking for the strength Bridget and Stephanie found in life after death. At such a young age, they were struck by the fragility of this fleeting life. They took courage and stood in the face of death, valuing life with faith and hope. Unafraid, these Mustangs will continue to stand strong. Vigilant, yes. Attentive, yes. Aware, yes. Afraid, no. They will walk together across their graduation stage as only Mustangs can. The story of Bridget and Stephanie will give strength to their lives. They will stand strong in the midst of tragedy. Sammy will be surrounded with love and care to be made whole, made stronger. When they drive off to college, start their careers and have young Mustangs of their own, they will remember the day when tragedy taught them how precious life really is. But they won’t be afraid. They are Mustangs. Mustangs who carry flowers and teddy bears in their arms and compassion in their hearts.
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My faith gives me hope y wife Janis and I recently visited New York City for a short vacation and I posted a picture on my Facebook page of the Statue of Liberty on a cold and windy day. Along with the picture, I added these words: ‘Some of my friends see roiling waters and stormy times ahead. But seeing the Statue of Liberty today in NYC reminds me of an importmessage since Movers & ant 1886. The power of liberty and Shakers freedom and good Dave will continues to Bartholomay be the thread that welcomes us and binds us together. Our country will continue to be the beacon of hope around the world and each of us, conservative and liberal and all points in between, will be part of the long lasting move towards a better democracy. The Statue of Liberty remains, and through civility and open discussion, the promises she stands for will continue.’ With more time for reflection, I continue to feel optimistic about our country’s future. I realize that when my faith is growing from attending church, or when I witness the talent and kindness of our young people, or when I’m looking at my 90-year old father and realize all of the sacrifices he
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Our country will continue to be the beacon of hope around the world and each of us, conservative and liberal and all points in between, will be part of the long lasting move towards a better democracy. and his generation have made for our country. I have faith in my spirit, in my community, and yes, in the future of my country! If you’ve read my past columns, you know how I often see myself as a ‘bridge’ between my conservative friends and my liberal friends. Today my liberal friends are panicked thinking that President-elect Trump threatens the very essence of justice in America. And then I think about how eight years ago my conservative friends were likely similarly scared that a new President named Barack Hussein Obama was going to take their guns. Well, as is pretty obvious, they still have their guns, and in four or eight years there will still be justice in America. Because the checks and balances of our Constitution as seen in our history allows and encourages free and open dialogue. I believe that democracy needs all of us to be knee deep in vigorous discussions about where we as a society are going, discussions that include
all sorts of viewpoints and ideas. The real risk we face as a country is that we become so polarized, so nasty to each other, that it discourages us and makes us want to just wash our hands of the whole mess of ‘politics’ and leave the playing field for others. But as has often been said, ‘’Democracy is not a spectator sport.’ So how do you participate and survive, and even thrive, in such a turbulent time? I believe the key is to listen to learn (not just to respond) in order to have meaningful conversations, and to start and build up better relationships with those you may disagree with. To reach ‘across the aisle,’ not in order to compromise your values, but instead to learn more about other viewpoints and perhaps uncover common needs expressed in different ways. Do you have the strength of character to listen better, to carefully measure your words and body language, to work harder at understanding those who differ from you, and to be sincere in trying to appreciate where the other person is coming from? My faith is tied to things I cannot see and cannot touch, but yet I believe. That same faith is what gives me hope we can all begin to work harder at listening and learning and growing. And it all starts with you and it starts with me. Today. Dave Bartholomay is mayor of Circle Pines.
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Practice mindfulness this holiday season “It’s the most wonderful time of the year‌â€? or so says the song. n reality, the holiday season can seem like one extra long to-do list full of presents to buy, parties to host, performances to attend and food to make. This constant emphasis on merry-making can leave us feeling like we’re missing out on all the fun we’ve been told we’re supposed to be having. This year, ditch the list and give yourself the gift of mindfulness, suggests Northeast Youth & Family Services Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Emily Bade. Mindfulness costs nothing but a little time and doesn’t contain any calories. The beneďŹ ts of mindfulness can be immediate, Bade says, adding that it is just a new term for the age-old practice of slowing down and gaining composure. Practicing mindfulness is increasingly important these days because the pace of modern life is very fast and it only seems to speed up at this time of year. In addition to personal and work commitments, a constant stream
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However you choose to spend your time during the holidays, remember to take some time to relax, reset and restore. and better decision making. Bade adds that she uses mindfulness techniques with some of her clients at NYFS. Bade suggests a simple “5,4,3,2,1â€? technique that can be done anywhere and takes less than a minute can incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. The technique requires you to pause and name ďŹ ve things you can see, four things you can feel, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste (imagining the taste of something is ďŹ ne, too). This forces your mind and body to work together to focus on the present. Another simple technique is to breathe in for four seconds and then out for six seconds. Continue doing
this until you feel your body start to relax. Either method can be done alone or in public while you’re stuck in trafďŹ c or waiting in line at the grocery store. Bade suggests practicing these short techniques three times a day – when you wake up, at lunchtime and at bedtime – so that eventually they become a habit. For more suggestions on easy mindfulness techniques you can practice anywhere check www. pocketmindfulness.com. For even more information about mindfulness, NYFS is offering a ďŹ ve-session class on mindfulness in January. For more info contact Judy at 651-379-3431 for details. However you choose to spend your time during the holidays, remember to take some time to relax, reset and restore. A little mindfulness may be the best present you give yourself all year. Wishing you and yours a heartfelt and joyous holiday season! Jerry Hromatka is President & CEO, of Northeast Youth & Family Services.
STUDENT NEWS The following local students recently graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato: From Lino Lakes: Kedgard
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The Tavern on Main will host a Christmas pajama party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite jammies for a fun-filled night before the busy holiday weekend. The event will feature “Minute to Win it� games, prizes and happy hour drink specials. The Tavern on Main is located at 8001 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes.
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The local TOPS chapter will host an open house at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Ave. TOPS, which stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a network of weight-loss support groups and wellness education organizations. Weekly meetings include private weigh-ins and up-to-date information regarding nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyles. Dues are $4 per month. For more information, contact Dee at 651-415-1125.
Keith Kramer, executive vice president of F&M bank, was recently honored by The Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professsionals for his ongoing dedication to philanthropy in his community. Kramer
bachelor's degree in recreation, parks and leisure services. From Circle Pines: Hunter Ludwig, bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering technology.
was recognized in the outstanding volunteer fundraiser category. He has dedicated his time and resources to numerous causes, but perhaps most notably to the Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars (MVDFS) program.
Kramer was instrumental in establishing and growing the program and his efforts have resulted in 80 family-endowed scholarships that have now grown in value to over $1 million.
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QUAD AREA EVENTS HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
When: 5-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: Bus leaves from Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Adults can board a bus to see homes decorated for the holidays in various residential communities throughout the metro area. $49/person includes non-alcoholic beverage and cookie. Register by Nov. 27. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
QUAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLIDAY PARTY
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Where: Cowboy’s Saloon, 3801 Restwood Rd., Lexington Details: Network with local businesses. Silent auction proceeds benefit Centennial Community Food Shelf. $20/person. Contact: quadchamber.org
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 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/ children. Register by Dec. 4. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $25; registration required. Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca
MINNESOTA TOPS CHAPTER 1722 OPEN HOUSE
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 4 Where: Lexington City Hall, community room, 9180 Lexington Ave. N. Details: Lose weight with portion control. Local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites men and women to weekly meetings. $4 monthly dues. Contact: 651-415-1125
NATURE PLAY: WINTER WORLD
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 2-5 can kicksled, snowshoe and explore the winter world. $3/ person; registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com
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LINO LAKES RECYCLING ‘THREE MORE WISHES SATURDAY FOR CHRISTMAS’
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 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
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 10:45 a.m. Saturday and Sunday Matinees; and 4:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31 Where: The Seasons Dinner Theatre at Majestic Oaks Golf Club, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake
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Details: Familyfriendly musical comedy. Tickets $46.95-$56.95; Children 6-12 $29.95. Contact: 763-755-2140 or majesticoaksgc.com
COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS
When: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Alexandra House, Blaine Details: Weekly educational group for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Call to register. Contact: 763-656-1366 or Alexandrahouse.org
Winter Recreation Sampler
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When: 7 p.m. Mondays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
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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
BABY STORYTIME
When: 10:15-10:45 Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or 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: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary. org
halls of Centennial High School. No registration required. Contact: isd12. ce.feepay.com
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY RUSH LINE CORRIDOR OPEN HOUSE
When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Area Schools District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake Details: Residents, businesses and general public are invited to hear details about the proposed Rush Line Corridor, followed by a Q&A session. Contact: 651-266-2772
THIRD THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT BOOK CLUB
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Title selected is ‘The Girl in the FAMILY STORYTIME Spider’s Web’ by Stieg When: 10:15-10:45 Larsson. Read the book a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. and join the discussion. Thursdays No advance sign-up Where: Centennial necessary. Library, 100 Civic Contact: 651-275-7300 Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays ‘THE HAPPY ELF’ for children of all ages When: Shows at 7:30 and a caregiver. No p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15; registration required. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; Closed Thanksgiving 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Day. 17; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 WINTER WALKING Where: Lakeshore When: 6-8 p.m. Players, 4820 Stewart Tuesdays and Ave., White Bear Lake Thursdays, Through Details: Grammy Mar. 30 (not Dec. 27 or Award-winning 29) composer and lyricist Where: Centennial Harry Connick Jr. High School West brings us the tale of Building, Eubie the Elf in this Details: Walk the holiday musical. Tickets
$20-$25. Contact: 651429-5674 or www. lakeshoreplayers.com
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CHRISTMAS VESPERS
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Holiday performance features choirs and orchestra. Contact: 605-274-5320 or www.augietickets.com
SUPERSITTER BABYSITTING CLINIC
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Students 10-13 will learn child care skills, fi rst aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, child proofing, nutrition and more. $56/residents; registration required. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
KIDS SECRET HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 17 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 $.50-$15. No registration necessary. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
LEGEND OF LUCIA GIRLS & DOLLS TEA PARTY
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia
Details: Fancy tea party with stories, games, dances, crafts and music all about the legend of Lucia. $20; registration required. Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammelgarden museum.org
WINTERFEST WHITE BEAR LAKE
When: 11:a.m.-2:45 p.m., Dec. 17 Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Horsedrawn carriage rides 11 am- 2:45 pm; Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: www.down townwhitebearlake.com/ events
WARDEN’S HOUSE MUSEUM HOLIDAY EVENT
When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Meet with local authors while sampling sweets and treats. Contact: 651-439-5956 or www.wchsmn.org
STEM SATURDAY: ELECTRIC GREETING CARDS
When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Make greeting cards that light up for a special event or just for fun, all while exploring simple, safe circuitry. Contact: 651-275-7300
‘THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS’ When: 2 p.m.
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INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Shoreview Community Center Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Santa will make a special appearance. Vendors offer a variety of baked goods, produce, salsa, jams and more. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
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with traditional hymns and carols interpreted in modern arrangements, featuring Billy McLaughlin on acoustic guitar, vocals, bagpipes, Celtic whistles, violin, piano and percussion.
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Title selected is ‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrik Backman. Read the book and join the discussion. No advance sign-up necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300
THE COPPER STREET BRASS QUINTET
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Where: Chautauqua WHERE: Marine Town Hall, 121 Fine Arts Center, 8000 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: “Christmas DETAILS: Holiday-themed concert CONTACT: simplegiftsmusic.net on Copper Street” celebrates the stories, songs and sounds of the season including Saturday, Dec. 17 master comedy hypnotist Where: Lakewood Where: Lakeshore Mikenosis, with Elvis Worship and Community traditional carols and songs and music from Players, 4820 Stewart impersonator Howie Center, 2080 Woodlynn favorite childhood Ave., White Bear Lake Atherton performing a Ave., Maplewood movies. Adults $25; Details: One-woman 90 minute tribute show. Details: All are Seniors $20; Students play about hapless Tickets $20 in advance; encouraged to attend. $15. holidays and luckless $25 at the door. Ages 13+. Refreshments to follow. Contact: wildwood romances. Suggested Contact: 651-464-6827 Contact: 651-777-9177 artistseries.com for mature audiences. or brownpapertickets. Tickets $15-18. com/event/2666969 CHRISTMAS WITH Contact: 651-429TONIA AND SARA FARE FOR ALL 5674 or www.lakeshore THE ART OF When: 6 p.m. Sunday, When: 4-6 p.m. players.com Dec. 18 Wednesday, Dec. 21 TRADITIONAL Where: St. Andrew’s Where: Forest Lake FLINTKNAPPING Lutheran Church Great VFW, 556 SW 12th St. ST. STEPHEN’S When: 2-4:30 p.m. Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Details: Open to LIVING NATIVITY Sunday, Dec. 18 Mahtomedi everyone to purchase Where: Stillwater When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Details: Tonia Hughes fresh fruit, vegetables Public Library, 224 Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sara Renner deliver and frozen meat Third St. N. Where: St. Stephen a Christ-fi lled Christmas packages at a discounted Details: Stillwater Lutheran Church, 1965 price. Cash, credit cards NAPAC invites everyone to remember. Tickets E. City Road E., White $22 through Dec. 11; $25 and EBT accepted. to participate in an Bear Lake week of show. Contact: fareforall.org afternoon of hands-on Details: Live Nativity Contact: 651-762-9141 learning of traditional scene performed by or christmaswithtonia Native American Fools for Christ, live NEW YEAR’S EVE sara.eventbrite.com animals and petting zoo. flintknapping, led by PARTY James Tom. Hear about Family activities and MAN UP AND READ When: 5:30-8 p.m. the historical and church open house. Saturday, Dec. 31 BOOK CLUB cultural significance Contact: 651-777-1107 Where: Shoreview When: 6:30-8 p.m. of flintknapping to or www.ststephenwbl. Community Center, Monday, Dec. 19 indigenous people and org/fools Details: Party for the Where: Hardwood make an arrowhead or whole family includes Creek Library, 19955 spear point. Free. face painting, crafts, Forest Road N., Forest ‘A KING SIZE carnival games, water Lake WEEKEND’ SHOW Details: Title selected slides, light and music When: 8 p.m. COMMUNITY show, and balloon drop is ‘Plainsong’ by Kent Saturday, Dec. 17 CHRISTMAS CAROL at 7:45 p.m. Registration Haruf. Read the book Where: Forest Lake SING $8-10 in advance or $12 at and join the discussion. VFW, 556 12th St. SW When: 6 p.m. Sunday, the door. No advance sign-up Details: Show features Dec. 18
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LIVE REINDEER & SANTA
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 10, 17 and 31 LADANZA DANCE Where: Pedestrian CLUB GALA Plaza, 200 Main St. N., When: 6 p.m. Stillwater Saturday, Dec. 31 Details: Visit with Where: Envision Event Center, 484 Inwood Santa and live reindeer, then shop and dine in Ave. N., Oakdale downtown Stillwater. Details: New Year’s Contact: 651-342-1386; Eve Gala includes discoverstillwater.com cocktails, dinner and dancing with music by Rod Cerar and his VICTORIAN Orchestra, casino games HORSE-DRAWN and fun photo zone. WAGONETTE RIDES Formal party attire. $95/ When: 1-4 p.m. person after Dec. 2. Saturdays, Dec. 10, 17 Contact: 651-331-9940 and 31 or ladanzastillwater@ Where: Water Street hotmail.com Pedestrian Plaza, near Valley Bookseller Details: Free wagonette rides along the St. Croix River Contact: 651-342-1386 or discoverstillwater. HOLIDAY LIGHTS com IN THE PARK When: 5-10 p.m. nightly, through Jan. 1 HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP Where: Phalen Park, When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 1615 Phalen Drive E., St. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Paul 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Details: Park will be through Dec. 27. Closed lit up with more than 60 Mondays. holiday-themed displays Where: 229 S. Main that visitors can tour St., Stillwater from their vehicle. Details: A local Sponsored by the St. collective of goods and Paul Police Foundation. crafts, holiday gifts, $10 per vehicle at main stocking stuffers and gate on $8 online. more. Live music 5:30-7 Contact: saintpaul p.m. Dec. 15 & 17. policefoundation.com Contact:651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org
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When: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays; 5-10 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 23 Where: Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis Details: Free family event includes local food and beverage vendors, artesian booths, entertainment and fi reworks. Contact: downtown mpls.com
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When: noon-1 p.m. Thursdays Where: Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake Street South Details: Develop communication skills in a supportive environment. Visit a meeting to learn more. Contact: 651-4723995 or forestlakemn. toastmastersclubs.org
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Freshman Dema Deshitsa Flies in the 200 Medley Relay
The Centennial Cougar boys had a hot start to the 2016 season beating Andover 91-79 Dec. 8 at the fi rst conference dual meet. The Cougars started by placing fi rst (Lucas Baufield, Ivan Newham, Alex Poellinger, Skye Matson), third (Jonah Carlson, Reece Gulbrandson, Matt Wiege, Lev Deshitsa) and fi fth (Charlie Sylvester, Andrew Tran, Dema Deshitsa, Charlie Swanson). Next, the squad had a strong showing in the 200 free with a fi rst (Baufield), second (L Deshitsa) and fi fth (Carlson). The cougars took fi rst (Poellinger), third (Newham) and sixth (Gulbrandson) in the 200 IM. In the varsity heat of the 50 free, Centennial captured second (Matson), third (Wiege) and fourth (Swanson). The Cougars divers hammered the Huskies with
a trifecta taking fi rst (Riley McNamara), second (Alberto Lopez Benito) and third (Ryan Shafer) in the 1M varsity diving. In the 100 Fly, Centennial took fi rst (Poellinger) breaking the past team record, third (Wiege) and fi fth (D Deshitsa). The Cougars then swam the 100 freestyle taking fi rst (Baufield) and third (Swanson). In the 500 free distance event, Centennial won second (L Deshitsa), third (Matt Anbro and fi fth (Michael Liebgott). The boys followed that with a fi rst place (Wiege, Sylvester, Swanson, Matson), third (Gulbrandson, Ethan Andersen, Tran, D Deshitsa) and fourth (Carlson, Trent McIntire, Jack O’Leary, Jason Kells) in the 200 free relay. In the 100 back, the Cougars placed second
(Carlson), third (Matson) and fi fth (D Deshitsa). In the 100 breaststroke, the boys grabbed second (Newham), third (Gulbrandson) and fourth (Tran). The Cougars fi nished the victory taking fi rst (Poellinger, Baufield, L Deshitsa, Newham) and fourth (Liam Gulaid, McIntire, Anbro, Kells) in the 400 relay. Centennial also competed at the North Suburban Conference Relays on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Cougar boys took fi rst place with 344 points defeating five conference rivals. The Cougars will compete at Irondale on Thursday and then the Bengal Invitation on Saturday. Submitted by Brian Poellinger
Cougar wrestlers flexing muscle again BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Emily Shilson of Centennial has followed her dad and brother into high school wrestling, undaunted by the minor detail that she is a girl. Shilson went 2413 on varsity as a freshman, and has started her sophomore season 7-0. Ranked No. 9 in Class 3A, she placed first at the Andover tournament Saturday.
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The Cougars placed second behind Princeton (165 to 162) in the 11-team Andover Invitational on Saturday. Cougar champions were Emily Shilson at 103, Zach Spetzman at 132, Bergeland at 138 and Tyler Shilson at 145. Mohlin placed second at 220 and Jonah Hylton third at 120. The previous Saturday, the No. 10 ranked Cougars beat Minnetonka 45-32 and lost to No. 7 Prior Lake 5620 and No. 8 Hastings 52-28 in a dual tournament at Hastings. Cougars winning all three matches were Emily Shilson, Bergeland, Degeest and Ty Shilson.
Centennial currently has four teams ranked in the top ten, with girls basketball at No. 3, girls hockey No. 7, boys hockey No. 9 and wrestling No. 10.
4 Elk River 3-1 with Carter Wagner scoring, after drubbing Coon Rapids 9-0 on goals by Hayden Brickner (two), Wagner (two), Jack Menne, Lucas McGregor, Graham Brickner, Ryan Kranz and Alex Knight.
Girl cagers down Osseo
Cougar boy cagers split pair
The Cougar girl cagers (4-0) cruised against Osseo 82-50 with Sara Stapleton sinking 19 points, Sydney Stapleton 14 and Taylor Mcauley 13, and Irondale 63-24.
Cougar boys basketball opened with a 75-74 win over Forest Lake 75-74 with Ariq Eason hitting 21 points, Shane Baleen 17, Josh McGreal 16 and Elliott Lyden 11, then lost to Class 1A’s top-ranked defending state champion Minneapolis North 83-75. Baleen had 17 points, McGreal 14, Keaton Kuznia 13 and Eason 12.
Cougar teams highly rated
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gold medals at the Pan Am Games in Peru, and in both the Cadet and Junior divisions of USA nationals, where she was voted Outstanding Wrestler. Bergeland, this summer, was runner-up in the Super 32 tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina, beating multiple nationally-ranked opponents. Captains are Bergeland, Ty Shilson and senior Aiston Degeest, another returning state qualifier along with John Noll, Justin Mohlin, Deante Book and Sam Byrd. Mohlin is ranked No. 6 at 195, Byrd is No. 7 at 285 and Noll is No. 8 at 160.
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The Centennial wrestling program — which has produced 12 state tournament teams, one state runner-up and six state individual champions — is poised to be heard from again this winter. The Cougar senior leaders are Jake Bergeland, a state champion last year, and Ty Shilson, a state runner-up, each currently ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, at 138 and 145 pounds, respectively. “They are great examples for the
program because they know what it takes to get to the top,” said coach Steve Peterson. Those two and sophomore Emily Shilson, bound to attract some attention this year as a girl who not only wrestles but wins, are each 7-0 for the season. Emily is ranked 9th at 106. “Emily has high expectations for herself this year,” Peterson said. “She has one more full year of experience at the varsity level and is ready to make some noise come the post season.” Shilson had a great summer on the women’s wrestling circuit, winning
Cougar girls trounce North Metro
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The girl skaters (6-2) trounced North Metro 9-1 on goals by Gabbie Hughes (three), Maija Almich, Allison Pitlick, Anneke Linser, Emma Olson, Lizz Prato, and McKenna Gulner.
Centennial boys fall to Elk River Cougar boys hockey (3-1) fell to No.
Gymnasts fly past Osseo Centennial gymnasts won their opener over Osseo 125.3 to 108.075. Bruce Strand
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POST-VOTE SURVEY: Lack of engagement with millennial parents FROM PAGE 1
Among all of the parents who didn’t vote, 40 percent said they were too busy to go and vote, which has become code for “it wasn’t a priority,” Leatherman said. Despite the belief of a large majority of survey takers that education is important, Leatherman said that belief is still not enough of a motivation for people to take the time out of their busy schedule to vote. The number one reason for support has to be need, he said. “Need can trump people’s busy days to come out and get to the polls to vote,” Leatherman said, adding that voters also need to have a better understanding of the consequences of turning down a referendum such as job losses and education cuts. Hiking current property taxes, which were deemed by some voters as too high to begin with, led the majority of those who cast a vote to oppose the proposed referendum. Voters did, however, pass part of the referendum that extends the existing property tax referendum from 2015. Board members discussed how to have a bigger impact on voters in the future. Leatherman suggested relying a little more on absentee ballots and making sure voters understand the compelling need for school funding and the logical consequences. Superintendent Brian Dietz was not surprised by the survey results. “This is part of the history of where we’re at. This is good information to take perspective, but it also encourages us to talk a lot in the next nine months about what direction we want to take in the future too,” he said. He added the board would most likely have to do budget adjustments for next year. Because of the lack of commercial and industrial properties in the area, businesses aren’t setting up, which means there aren’t many businesses contributing toward the tax base. Therefore, the tax burden falls on the
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Superintendent Brian Dietz addresses the school board at the meeting Dec. 5.
shoulders of residents, which makes it a daunting task to get residents to raise property taxes. Despite passing two referendums, one in 2014 and one in 2015, the school district still had to cut approximately $6.3 million dollars from the budget over the past three years. Dietz said the school board scrutinizes every dollar it receives, and there are steps in place to make sure the money is going to positive programs that get the most benefits. He added the schools’ teachers is the district’s largest asset, and 78 percent of the budget is spent on staff.
“We’re going to do everything to fight and claw to keep them around, because they have a positive impact on kids,” Dietz said. During the meeting, Dietz outlined an eight-step process developed with community input to help improve Centennial School District over the next two years. Steps include: researching best educational practices; communicating better with staff, students and the community; teaching students to be well balanced; expanding programs and infrastructure for specific student needs; developing programs with
the community; lobbying for legislative changes; and fundraising. The school board will host numerous community strategic planning meetings in the months ahead to gather feedback. Dietz encourages people to come and get involved. “We want them to show up and be a voice in the room. We only get better with feedback … if they can come be a part of it, that’d be awesome,” Dietz said. Plans are to fi nalize meeting dates, times and locations for the strategic planning meetings by the end of December.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Lino woman charged after Blaine swamp incident Renae Gail Tollefson, 60, of Lino Lakes has been charged with fi rst-degree driving while impaired (under the influence of alcohol) and introducing contraband-drug/liquor into jail/lockup/prison for an incident that happened on Nov. 6. Around 12:00 a.m. Nov. 6 the Minnesota State Patrol was dispatched to a crash in the area of I-35W and Lake Drive in Blaine. Upon arrival, the officer saw Tollefson sitting behind the wheel of a white Dodge Avenger that had crashed into a swamp and appeared to be stuck there. Two witnesses stated that Tollefson attempted to take the Lake Drive exit but missed it and crashed into several road signs and ultimately ended up in the swamp. Upon speaking with Tollefson, the officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol and that she had bloodshot, watery eyes as well as slurred speech. During an observation period at the jail, the officer placed Tollefson's prescription bottle on the counter. At some point, she took some of the pills before testing took place. Test results subsequently could not be used due to interference. In 2011, Tollefson pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular operation, leaving the scene and causing substantial bodily harm after striking one vehicle and a motorcycle and leaving the scene.
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office announces promotions, new staff Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart held a ceremony to promote two staff members to a new rank/position and welcome two new members to the office Dec. 8. Sgt. Anthony Mendoza was promoted from deputy sheriff to sergeant and will be a supervisor of the patrol division. Sgt. Mendoza started his career with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office in 2004. He has been assigned as a deputy to the patrol division, criminal investigation division, court security unit and the administration division. He has also served as a field training officer and is a member of the SWAT team.
Deputy Michael Redman was promoted from detention deputy to a licensed deputy sheriff. Deputy Redman began his career with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office in 2005. He has previously been assigned to the jail division and court security unit. Redman began the Field Training Program in March 2016 and was certified for solo patrol in July. Detention Deputy Daniel Lipa was formally sworn in after beginning his employment on July 5. Detention Deputy Lipa holds a bachelor’s
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES money on something tangible for veterans. “I don't think that this is a great use of our money. The thought of a memorial is lovely, but I think that tangible things that veterans can use are better,” she said. “I think it would be better to use our money for tangible things and not a conceptual service.” • Pursuing a public works space needs analysis and existing facility audit proposal. Quinn Hutson from CNH Architects attended the work session to inform the council of three possible options the analysis would consider for a public works facility, including: renovating the existing building and expanding to meet future needs; building a new facility at the existing site; and building a facility at the city property located at Birch Street and Centerville Road. The $11,900 study would review current and future space needs, growth potential for each of the options, existing facility conditions, accessibility compliance, energy usage and potential for savings, long-term cost of operations, capital costs for construction/remodeling, and site location relative to population and infrastructure. Mayor Jeff Reinert said he would like to explore the options of improving the current building, as he felt it was a bit early to consider a brand new building. Rafferty agreed with Reinert and said, “It doesn't hurt to come up with ideas or directional things, but I do question whether it is needed at this time. It seems a little soon.” The public works/old city hall building was built in 1971; city offices moved to its present space in what is now Legacy at Woods Edge in 1999, but the public works building remains in the original location at 1189 Main St. The council agreed to move forward with the analysis. • The annual pavement ratings were completed and Hankee presented the proposed 2017 mill and overlay project. Some of the significant fi ndings of the pavement management report include: -There are 97 miles of city roadways (improved streets, not gravel roads). -The average city standard roadway (build to current city specifications) is 22 years old. -The average nonstandard
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roadway is 33 years old. -Sixty-four percent of roadways are in “adequate” category, requiring preventative maintenance; 21 percent of roadways are in a “marginal” category, requiring preservation; and 15 percent of roadways are in the “problem” category, requiring complete reconstruction. The roads proposed for the 2017 project include: Second Avenue (Lake Drive to Elm Street) and Glenview Avenue (Glenview Lane to Second Avenue). The proposed seal coating projects include: Kelly Street, Stagecoach Trail (north section), Vaughn Court, Oakwood Lane, Red Fox Road and Fox Road (east section). Projects listed are not fi nal until after council approval. • Vehicle replacement schedule for the Public Safety Department. The item has been discussed numerous times before by the council, and after more discussion about considering vehicles for replacement after 100,000 miles or 60 months, the council decided it would take action on a policy at its Dec. 12 meeting. Councilman Rob Rafferty suggested the department look into leasing vehicle options. • Discussed the I-35W north corridor improvements. The deadline for consideration of municipal consent for the project was Nov. 20. No action was taken by the council and the council agreed to pass a formal resolution at an upcoming meeting stating its stance on the project. The resolution will state the council's approval of additional lanes and sound barriers, but opposition to designating the additional lanes as MnPASS lanes. The council feels that additional lanes should be open to all motorists. • Advisory board appointments. The council decided to appoint people to the vacant seats on the boards in January.
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the utility, is $1,838 per unit for SAC and $1,775 for WAC. Therefore, the total recommended fee for sewer is $2,934 per unit for sewer and $2,980 for water. City staff will now work with WSB & Associates to complete a fee justification report, which will likely be in front of the council for action in January or February. • Beginning a water storage feasibility study. The city's water system is designed to meet the American Water Works Association standards for system pressure and supply. The city currently has two existing water storage tanks, both of which have 1 million gallon capacity. Further testing confi rmed the need for additional water storage in the city within the next two years. The feasibility study, which would be completed by WSB & Associates, would evaluate multiple sites throughout the city for elevation, ownership and site access, and make a recommendation for the location and type of storage (aboveground or in-ground). The study cost would be $17,000, funded through the city's trunk water fund. The council was scheduled to authorize the study at its Dec. 12 meeting. • Heard from Aaron Hoska, who represented American Legion Post 566 and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network. Hoska shared a letter he and two other members of the Legion signed which states that the Legion would like to see the future veterans memorial located near the Civic Complex. “It is easily accessible, an open area near parking and it will always be by City Hall. We want to make sure that the memorial is in a civic, central location and it is not someday going to end up being next to a laundromat or row of houses,” Hoska explained. Councilman Michael Manthey proposed building the memorial next to the fi re station on Birch Street and Centerville Road. However, Hoska said that although that was a good site, the Legion would prefer to have a more central location. Four out of the five council members were in support of having the memorial located near the civic complex. Councilwoman Melissa Maher did not have an issue with the location of the memorial, but felt it would be smarter to spend the
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The Lino Lakes City Council discussed the following items at its Dec. 5 work session: • Converting all interior lighting fi xtures at the civic complex, excluding Council Chambers, to LEDs. Meridian Energy Products estimates the project will cost $33,736. Xcel Energy would provide $10,236 in rebates, making the project cost $23,500. The city would save an estimated $7,100 annually with a projected payback at 34 months. The project would be funded from the building facilities fund. The council also discussed possibly making the switch with exterior lights in the future. • Heard a Rush Line update from Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority Transit Project Manager Mike Rogers. The Rush Line Corridor is an 80-mile travel corridor between St. Paul and Hinkley. A pre-project development study is underway to analyze bus and rail transit alternatives between Forest Lake and St. Paul. The preliminary recommendation, approved Nov. 14, is for a bus rapid transit (BRT) line. • Making possible changes to utility connection fees. The city established utility fees in 1988 to fund sanitary sewer and water system trunk improvements. Currently, the fee for sanitary sewer connection is $3,073 per residential unit and $4,069 for water connection, and fees are collected at the time of development, connection or building permit. With the current setup, City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that there is a concern regarding fees applied when the building use changes. City staff completed a preliminary evaluation and recommended to the council to consider breaking the fee into two components, a water and sewer availability charge (WAC and SAC) and a sewer trunk utility fee. The trunk fee would be charged at the time of development approvals and the WAC/SAC would be charged at the time of connection. The recommended trunk utility fee, which is based on the cost of expanding the system to accommodate growth, is $1,096 per unit for sewer and $1,205 for water; the recommended SAC/WAC fee, which is based on the value received by the customer in connecting to
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With the temperatures dipping well-below freezing, several small ponds have begun to freeze in the Quad area over the last weeks. Lisa Dugan, DNR boat and water safety outreach coordinator, spoke with the Press last week about how to keep children safe around the ice. “They seem to be drawn towards the ice; they want to run out and play on it,” she said. “With the kids especially, we ask that when your child is near ice, you should always be near your child.” Talking to children about the reality of ice is also important, she noted. “If they are going out, always caution and have a talk with them before they go out and caution them to stay off streams, and lakes and ponds,” she said. When they do go on the ice to fish or for recreation, Dugan said the DNR recommends children — and adults — wear life jackets. “A fall through the ice into extremely cold water is never planned,” Dugan noted. “It’s important for both kids and adults to wear a life jacket or float coat while walking on the ice.” Although ice is “never 100 percent safe,” Dugan noted, 4 inches of clear new ice is the minimum recommendation for walking. Ice thickness can be tested by breaking the ice with a pick, auger or drill, and measuring it with a tape measure. It should be checked every 150 feet. “While it’s great for kids to get outdoors and play over the holiday season, there are precautions that should be taken around any body of water,” Dugan added. For larger bodies of water, such as White Bear Lake, local bait shops often have information on ice conditions. Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle in White Bear Lake, which will open at first ice, is a local resource. Although they don't officially check the ice, all four of its employees are often on the ice, said sales associate Emery Whalen. “All four of us are out ice fishing quite a bit,” he said, and the bait shop will take calls regarding ice conditions. Blue Ribbon can be reached at 651-202-3632 and is located at 5051 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake. For more information, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us.
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Muslim speaker demystifies the role of women in Islam BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
In light of the racial, religious and political tension that has taken the country by storm in the last few months, many Stillwater locals were ready to come together at the Stillwater Public Library last week to learn about one of the most touchy national topics — Islam, and the role women play within its religious doctrine. The presentation, titled “Getting to Know the Role of Muslim Women Better,” was hosted by the St. Croix chapter of the American Association of University Women or AAUW (whose mission is to create equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research) in partnership with the Stillwater Public Library. The event attracted a sizable audience, whose members were eager to learn about Islam and asked many questions throughout the evening presentation. The guest speaker was Hanadi Shehabbedine from the Islamic Resource Group in Minneapolis. Originally from Lebanon, Shehabbedine is now an American citizen and resident of Eden Prairie, where she has been involved in local activism, reaching out to educate others about Islam. The number one thing to understand, Shehabbedine said, is that religion and culture are two very different things. Not every culture that identifies as Islamic follows the Qur'an or the Hadith (the sayings of the Prophet) in quite the same way. As a Lebanese Muslim, Shehabbedine grew up with many more rights than her sisters in Saudi Arabia, where even non-Muslim women are forced to wear a veil or scarf, or Afghanistan, where many female children are denied education. During her presentation at the Stillwater library, she dispelled many of the myths that Americans have about Islam, and especially the myth that Islamic women live in oppression. She shared passages from the Qur'an that highlight the role of women. Many people don't realize, she said, that Muslim women keep their maiden names when they are married, and that education is a basic right for all children, male and female. Islam recognizes the right of women to own property (in fact, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad was a businesswoman, and he was one of her employees). But Muslim women
don't have to work if they don't want to — they are automatically assured financial security throughout their life. “I'm 40 years old, and I never paid a bill,” Shehabbedine said. “How does that work? Basically, the inheritance law that governs the system of Islam allows financial security throughout the life of a woman, specifically by giving the man double the amount of money by inheritance.” Male children inherit twice as much money from their parents, but all expenses for females are covered by the closest males in their lives. However, any money that she makes on her own belongs completely to her, and she is able to spend it as she wishes. “If a woman wants to be responsible for her own expenses she can; it's not like she can't,” Shehabbedine said. “But if she doesn't want to, she really doesn't have to.” Marriages are based on mutual love and understanding. Many Americans believe that Islam promotes polygamy, which is allowed by Islam, but Shehabbedine said that Islam's teachings on marriage serve to limit a man to four wives, rather than the limitless amount he could theoretically have outside of sharia. (The oft-repeated phrase “sharia law,” Shehabbedine explained, is redundant, as “sharia” is a rough Arabic translation for “law.”) Monogamy is the norm; Shehabbedine couldn't think of anyone she knew of who was in a polygamous marriage, though she explained it sometimes happens when a couple is unable to conceive a child. The wife always has input in this decision. However, polyandry — a woman being married to multiple men — is prohibited, mostly because of lineage and inheritance rights. The western world sometimes hears of forced marriages in Islam, but Shehabbedine said that consent is a requirement of marriage in Islam, and forced marriage is not an Islamic practice, but a cultural one. Islam is especially reverent of mothers — in one story about the Prophet, a follower asks who among the people is most worthy of his companionship. When the Prophet says, “Your mother,” the man asks who is next. The Prophet repeats that his mother is most worthy two more times before finally saying “Your father.” Islam reveres many female figures, including Mary, mother of Jesus; Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh who rescued
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baby Moses; Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet; and Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet. One of the foremost topics of the presentation was the headwear worn by many Muslim women: the headscarf or hijab. This symbolic garment is not required for Muslim women, but many choose to wear it as a sign of their modesty and faith. “It's a choice, and it's not something that can be forced,” Shehabbedine said. “The main concept behind it is kind of moving away from the sexuality of a woman, and bringing about her femininity so that when she is talking, you're actually listening. Basically, eliminating the bodily distraction.” Susan Fletcher of the St. Croix AAUX was pleasantly surprised to have so many engaged audience members in attendance. “I think people were looking for that kind of thing — being supportive of people who may face problems in the negativity we've been experiencing lately,” she said. Shehabbedine reflected briefly on her experience presenting in Stillwater. It was her first time visiting the community, and she said she was also pleasantly surprised. “It was one of the most pleasant presentations I did,” she said. “I have never been there, so I really didn't know what to expect. It was good to see people come together and express how
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Toys for Joy returns this holiday season BY TAYA BANJAC CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This holiday season, the Anoka Association of Realtors and the Anoka Christmas Committee are preparing for the 30th annual Toys for Joy event, which provides food and toys to 1,200 families that would have otherwise gone without. Toys for Joy is a program created to help local families who are struggling to have a normal holiday season. Families get to shop for new, unwrapped toys and will be given food such as turkeys, fresh veggies and nonperishable items for a holiday meal. A core group of 12 volunteers work year-round to help fundraise between $65,000 and $80,000 for the event, which is then given back to the community through purchased toys and essential items — all in one day. Toys for Joy President Michael Hunstad became enthusiastic about the program when he first volunteered about 13 years ago. He said he distinctly remembers a man he helped that had recently returned from deployment and whose wife had passed away during childbirth four months prior to the event. “He looked at me and said, ‘Without you guys we would have nothing.’ He gave me the biggest hug and at that point I was hooked,” he said. Since the program's founding, it continues to grow. The number of individual, small-business and corporate volunteers has increased to the point where Hunstad said they’ve almost had to turn people away. “I think people are going back to the basics and wanting to keep things local and not feel like they’re in this huge city,” he said. Prior to shopping, the Toys for Joy team knows what items to buy based on a list of the number of children coming to the event, their age and gender. On average, around 3,000 children attend the event. Donors also have the option to drop off new, unwrapped toys at one of the 100-plus drop-off sites throughout Anoka County. Unfortunately, when people think of toys for kids, children between the ages of 12 and 18 tend to be forgotten. Hunstad said most of the shopping is done to fill that gap. “It’s a hard-hit area. They are more expensive to shop for and a lot of people, for whatever reason, forget about that age group,” he said. In the previous years, they’ve bought razors, fishing gear, hair straighteners, tools, purses, perfume, beanbags, lamps and scarves. This month, Toys for Joy began accepting applicants for a new beta
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businesses. Holiday toy and food distribution will take place at the Anoka Armory on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.
To see a full list of drop-off locations, volunteer opportunities or how to apply for the event, visit www.toysforjoyMN. com for more information.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 22, 2016 ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND EXPENSE AMOUNTS FOR ANOKA COUNTY EMPLOYEES, UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, APPOINTED DIVISION MANAGERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR 2017 WHEREAS, adjustments to compensation levels of governmental units are considered on an annual basis; and, WHEREAS, the total compensation package must be affordable for Anoka County; and, WHEREAS, the compensation levels of non-bargaining unit employees, unclassified employees, division managers, department heads, and elected officials for 2017 need to be established before the end of this year; and, WHEREAS, the Personnel Rules and Regulations of Anoka County, Minnesota, adopted by the county board, provide that the director of Employee Relations shall annually review the salary levels and make recommended changes; and, WHEREAS, the director of Employee Relations has completed said review for program year 2017 and has recommended to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners that the potential salary rate of all county employees be increased as described below, except for specific exclusions as are on file in Employee Relations: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the general adjustment for 2017 is 0 percent. On January 7, 2017, individual established salaries of non-bargaining unit county employees, unclassified employees, the county administrator, division managers, and department heads may increase by a performance-based range movement of up to 3 percent January 7, 2017, and distributed on the basis of job performance, as are on file in Employee Relations, subject to the availability of funds. The approval authority for these job performance increases is hereby delegated to the Management Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that regular county employees who are in collective bargaining agreements with the county or temporary employees are specifically excluded from the pay increase portion of this resolution and all other matters covering terms and conditions of employment except as provided in this paragraph. Pay increases for union employees are governed by their collective bargaining agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the Laws of Minnesota 2005, Chapter 28, an expense allowance, in lieu of the seven-county metropolitan area mileage and other unreimbursed business-related county expenses, for county commissioners and the chair of the county board shall be in
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the amount maximum as was authorized in Resolution #2004-163. These expense allowances shall be in addition to the 2017 annual salary figure stated below and shall be treated as compensation except to the extent for which the funds are expended and accounted for. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Anoka County commissioners’ annualized salary for 2017 will be $65,522, pursuant to the provisions of M.S. § 375.055. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for 2017 the county attorney’s annual salary shall be $155,000 and the sheriff’s salary shall be $147,191 for 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the elected officials of Anoka County shall be entitled to the same benefits as provided other Anoka County employees, except for flexible time off and extended medical benefit. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution is posted on the official county bulletin board and copies be forwarded immediately to each department of the county and the Association of Minnesota Counties. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 13, 2016.
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY ANOKA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 02-CV-16-4568 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC In Relation to Certificate of Title No. 97596 issued for land in the County of Anoka and State of Minnesota legally described as: Lot One (1), Block Ten (10), “Corrected Plat of Blocks 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19 Circle PinesPart 1 East” TO ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THIS REAL ESTATE, PARTICULARLY: Parties to be served: David G. Borchardt and all occupants of the subject premises. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that unless you appear before this Court on the 29th day of December, 2016, at 1:00 PM at the Anoka County Government Center, Room 715, 2100 3rd Avenue, in the city of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to make a valid objection, the Court will enter the following Order: That Mortgage document number 22939 is unenforceable pursuant to Minn. Stat. §541.03 because more than 15 years have elapsed since the maturity date stated therein, and therefore, is not a valid lien against the lands described in Certificate of Title No. 97596 and the memorial of said mortgage shall not be carried forward onto future Certificates of Title for said lands;
AND That the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order, cancel Certificate of Title No. 97596 and enter a new certificate for the land therein described in favor of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, whose address is 1600 South Douglass Rd. Suite 200-A, Anaheim, CA 92806, subject to the existing recitals and subject to the memorial of document number 14194, but free of all other memorials now appearing on said present certificate up to and including document number 536752.001 and also free from the memorial of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be served: (a) at least 10 days prior to such hearing upon all of the above named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of a Summons in a Civil action; (b) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon any of the above named parties not residing in this State by sending a copy of this Order by registered or certified mail, return receipt, to each of such parties at his/her post office address; (c) upon any of the above named parties who cannot be found by two weeks published notice and at least 14 days prior to the hearing by sending a copy of this Order by First Class mail to each of such parties at his/her last known address and at his/her address as stated on the Certificate of Titles if his/her address is so stated. (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. §5.25. (Note: return date on Order to Show Cause must be at least 30 days after date of mailing by the Secretary of State.) Dated: October 17, 2016 /s/ Todd R. Schoffelman Judge of the District Court Approved as to Form By /s/ Dulcie M. Brand Examiner of Titles SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-100797 Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described order. Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 13 and 20, 2016.
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“THE ADDERALL DIARIES” (R) [LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, DRUG USE, SEXUALITY, AND SOME ABERRANT, DISTURBING CONTENT.] [DVD ONLY] — While attending the murder trial of a man (Christian Slater) accused of killing his wife to gather material for a new book which triggers troubling memories from his past in this convoluted, wacky, star-dotted (Cynthia Nixon, Wilmer Valderrama and Jim Parrack), 105-minute film told in flashbacks and based on Pamela Romanowsky’s adaptation of Stephen Elliott’s 2009 memoir, a drug-addicted writer (James Franco) in New York City struggles with writer’s block, connecting with his new crime reporter girl friend (Amber Heard) he meets in the courtroom, and establishing a relationship with his estranged father (Ed Harris) when he suddenly shows up at a book reading/signing telling the audience that his son’s book is a fabrication.
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“LAND HO!” (R) [SOME LANGUAGE, SEXUAL REFERENCES, AND DRUG USE] [DVD ONLY] — Striking, diverse landscapes highlight this down-to-earth, slowpaced, charming, 95-minute film in which a bombastic, randy, retired physician (Earl Lynn Nelson) treats his former low-key brother-in-law (Paul Fenhoorn) to a road trip in Iceland where they fill their glasses with liquor, strengthen their friendship and try to recapture the spirit of their youth.
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“MISS SLOANE” (R) [LANGUAGE AND SOME SEXUALITY.] — A complicated, jargon-heavy, twist-filled, controversial, well-acted, star-studded (John Lithgow, Christine Baranski, Gugu MbathaRaw, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jake Lacy, Dylan Baker and Chuck Shamata), 132-minute political thriller based on Jonathan Perera’s novel that follows the Senate hearings and the underhanded shenanigans of a powerful, brilliant, ruthless, sleep-deprived Washington, D.C., lobbyist (Jessica Chastain), who runs her stressful job like a chess game as she works on a campaign for stricter gun control to the chagrin of her former revengeful coworkers (Sam Worthington, Alison Pill, et al.) and to the delight of her current boss (Mark Strong) on Capitol Hill.
“WAR FLOWERS” (PG-13) [WAR VIOLENCE AND A SCENE OF SEXUAL MENACE.] [DVD ONLY] — While her husband (Bren Foster) is off fighting for the South during the Civil War in this downto-earth, 98-minute, 2012 film, a strong-willed, independent North Carolina housewife (Christina Ricci) deals with raising her precocious 7-year-old daughter (Gabrielle Popa), caring for an injured Yankee soldier (Jason Gedrick) whose father (Tom Berenger) is a general, fending off a thieving neighbor (Kurt Yaeger), and protecting herself from hungry Union soldiers (Scott Michael Campbell, et al.) looking for food.
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The American Legion craft and bake sale featured numerous items including baked goods, can cozies, coasters, jewelry, clothes, mittens and scarves, holiday décor and much more.
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The American Legion Post 566 hosted a bake & craft sale along with a Toys for Tots drive Saturday, Dec. 10. The Legion raised over $7,000 in donations (including toy donations and profits from the sale).
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CIRCLE PINES HISTORY: Model A fire truck returns home for good FROM PAGE 1
While the truck was in Streich's care, he put around $500 worth of work into the truck. The city has agreed to buy the truck back for the price it was sold to him in addition to the work he put in. The city is also looking into selling Streich some fire department equipment that is no longer used in order to offset some of the costs. Before 1950, Blaine Township had an agreement with Spring Lake Park Fire Department to provide fire service for Circle Pines and Lexington. The township paid $1,000 annually and there was a billing on each fire. The Circle Pines Fire Department officially began and acquired its very first truck in 1950. The 1929 Ford Model A was purchased from the Owatonna Fire Department for $795. Today, a very basic fire truck costs upwards of $300,000. The Model A was equipped with a pump, ladders, sirens and a 250-gallon water tank. “When I got on the department, that's all we had. It was used all the time. It went to every fire at that time, it was the only fire truck we had,” retired firefighter Basil Guggisberg recalled. “When I got on there were only about six raincoats, 5 1/2 pairs of boots and that was about it. There
wasn't too much equipment and not too many hoses. The department has come a long ways.” Guggisberg started with the department in 1954 and took over as the fire chief in 1957, a role he served in for 21 years. At the time, since Circle Pines wasn't too developed yet, the department mostly responded to grass fires. “The exhaust wasn't just right. If you went out to fight a grass fire, if you parked where the grass was dry you would start a fire underneath the truck, so we always had to park it where the grass was burned,” he said. Only four people could fit on the Model A. Two could fit inside and two could ride standing on the tail boards. Guggisberg recalled a time when a firefighter fell off the back of the truck and rolled. Thankfully, he was not hurt. The other firefighters who couldn't fit in the truck would then drive their own cars with their helmets, uniforms and boots in the trunk, so they could change at the scene of the fire. Volunteers would take turns spending the evening in an apartment to answer fire calls. Guggisberg's wife Bettylou recalled when the department didn't have any pagers, and five firefighting families had
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phones in their home. When there was a fire, they would get a call and someone would have to sound the sirens so the firefighters could respond to the station. “When we went some place, we used to have to get a baby sitter for the phone,” she said. Centennial Fire District (CFD) Assistant Fire Chief David Bruder recalled while the firefighters were out fighting fires, the ladies would be busy making sandwiches and getting water for the firefighters. Guggisberg remembers bringing the truck to numerous events around the Twin Cities, even as far as Hopkins, not only to show off the truck, but to advertise the department. It is believed the truck was restored between 1982 and 1984. At the time, each of the firefighter's families would each contribute $50 to make sure the truck was maintained. Many of the firefighters did the work themselves, such as reupholstering and painting. In 1985, CFD was formed through a joint powers agreement between Centerville, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes. The existing fire departments, Centerville and Circle
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A view of the interior of the truck. Circle Pines recently purchased the truck from former Chief Jerry Streich, who purchased the truck from the city in 2013 for $1,000.
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Pines, were combined into the fire district. At that time the Model A reverted to the ownership of Circle Pines, and at some point the truck's hoses and tanks were removed. The truck is now stored at one of CFD's stations. Antonen said CFD will use the truck in various parades and other appearances such as Night to Unite, the Fete des Lacs parade and Santa's Fire Engine Parade. “It still looks really good,” Guggisberg said about the truck, adding he hopes the city keeps it around. In order to keep the truck looking its best, a support group has been formed with both current and retired firefighters who will make sure the truck is properly maintained and repairs are made when needed. In addition, many of the retired firefighters meet the first Saturday of every month for Coffee and Carbs, to share stories and reminisce about the Model A in addition to many other stories. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.