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Looking back at 2016: Year in review

2016 was an eventful year in the Quad area, which brought both happy and tragic news.

From the death of an 18-year-old woman in a car crash, to the retirement of a long-time teacher, to a Centennial grad’s music career taking off

overseas, to four-legged friends teaching lessons to inmates. Here are the top 20 most read stories from 2016.

Mayor’s dog on trial

BY TAYA BANJAC CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LEXINGTON-City Council members decided to use a neutral mediator in dog bite allegations against Mayor Mark Kurth’s dog.

A mail carrier filed a police report claiming Kurth’s dog, a corgi named Daisy, bit him in the leg while he was delivering a package on Nov. 17.

According to the police report, Daniel Ellison was leaving from the front door of the property around 10:30 a.m. after delivering a package when the dog ran toward him and bit him on the leg.

In the report, Ellison said he kicked the dog in self-defense and when he tried to return to his vehicle, the dog started coming toward him again so he tried to scare the dog away. The dog ran back up the driveway and Ellison returned to his vehicle and drove away.

The bite broke the skin, according to the police report.

When the officer in charge questioned Heather Kurth, the dog’s owner, she said she heard the commotion outside but Ellison left before she could ask what happened, according to the police report.

Kurth said in the report that they have an invisible fence in their yard and other mail carriers know to honk the horn before they walk up to the house so she can put Daisy away or they leave packages by the end of the driveway. Kurth’s dog is up to date on her shots.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department labeled Kurth’s dog as potentially dangerous animal and in a second interview on Dec. 8, Mark Kurth said it was an unprovoked incident where the person came on to the property and Daisy was protecting her property, according to the police report.

City Attorney Kurt Glaser said there are two levels of designation for dog bites: dangerous and potentially dangerous.

A dog is listed on the potentially dangerous list based on the severity of the bite, if it’s a repeat occurrence and the dogs overall behavior.

Once a dog is listed with the city, by law a microchip must be implanted in the animal, the owner must provide and maintain a proper enclosure for the animal and the owner must carry a dog insurance policy.

If the dog repeatedly bites people or the nature of the bite is severe, harsher punishments would be added such as keeping the dog muzzled at all times it is off the property and keeping it on a shorter leash.

A hearing officer will make a decision on the case during mediation, which will take place within the next three weeks.

After the mediation, if Kurth doesn’t agree with the condition set by the hearing officer he can appeal it to the city council where they will vote whether or not to overturn it, Glaser said adding there aren’t many incidents that make it to the city council.

Typically, Glaser would be in charge of the mediation but he recommended the city council allow him to bring in a neutral mediator, and the council agreed.

“No one will think there is a bias either way, real or not,” said Councilmember Diane Harris.

The next regular city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 at City Hall.

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2nd annual America Recycles Day Art & Essay Contest Six students were recognized for placing among the top in the second annual America Recycles Day Art & Essay Contest on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Lino Lakes City Hall. The contest was launched in November in an effort to engage local elementary students in thinking about reduce, reuse and recycle. The submissions (both essays and art projects) were judged on relevance to the topic, good craftsmanship, creativity and ideas.

The contest had 26 entries in the essay category and six entries in the art project category.

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Avery Lubo received third place for her project “Starry Night,” which was a Van Gogh painting made from recycled paper.

Fifth grader Emilie Tran received first place for her project “Fantasy Flower,” which was made from plastic bottles, nail polish and hot glue.

used. Fourth grader Avery Lubo received third place, fifth grader Samantha Mitling received second place and fifth grader Emilie Tran received first place.

In the America Recycles essay category, students were asked to submit an essay answering the question , “What happens if people don't recycle?” The essay had to be one page long or less.

Fifth grader Claire Zandstra received third place, fifth grader Ava Nibbelink received second place and fifth grader Abby Wood received first place.

First place winners in each category received a pass to Buncker Beach Park and a pass to Zero Gravity Trampoline Park; second place winners received a $15 gift card; and third place winners received a $10 gift card.

First place essay winner

BY ABBY WOOD

Recycling is processing used materials (waste) into new, useful products. This is done to reduce the use of raw materials that would have been used. Recycling also uses less energy and is a great way of controlling air, water and land pollution.

Do you think of your empty soda cans and food cans as a natural resource? They are.

Americans currently discard about 2.7 million tons of aluminum each year. Of that, about 50 percent is recycled. On average, Americans drink one beverage from an aluminum can every day. But we recycle just over 49 percent of the cans we use. While not recycling or taking an interest in what happens to the environment may not hurt you now, once you are older 20/30 years it will. It will effect your children and your grandchildren like it has affected us now.

Did you know if you don't recycle you turn into a green alien forced to live underground for the rest of your life? Just kidding! Of course that doesn't happen to you, but there's consequences to not recycle like:

Pollution There are so many different types of pollution like land pollution, water pollution,

air pollution, noise pollution and light pollution. Some fi fth graders (me before this essay) have never heard of noise and light pollution. Even though humans can't see or smell noise pollution, it still affects the environment. Noise pollution happens when the sound could be causing smog because of all our street lamps, and all our other lights. Another name for light pollution is sky glow, but don't call it that unless you're with someone who knows what sky glow means because not all people have weird names for stuff in their heads!

Landfills Landfi lls are where your trash and debris goes. A landfi ll site (historically as a midden) is a site for disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest of waste treatment. Historically, landfi lls have been the most common method of organized waste disposal and remain so in many places around the world.

Did you know that landfi lls are responsible for 700 million tons of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere!

Natural habitats By not reusing, reducing and recycling we are destroying habitats. Nothing lasts forever including our environment.

Were cutting down all the trees.

Sure it's fun to yell...TIMBER! When you think about it we're cutting down all the homes for the birds, squirrels and whatever else is up there, but it takes between 10-30 years for a tree to grow. By building a new home you could be killing tons of creatures homes such as mice, ants, birds, squirrels etc. I'm not saying to not build a house, but think of all the animals (that are ADORABLE besides ants).

Packaging If you don't recycle, you won't notice how much you're saving from the trash dump and how much you are throwing away everyday. This helps you build an awareness of trash in general and what you're throwing out. Just noticing packaging helps you to be a more informed consumer.

You might decide to buy or advocate for products with less packaging. You may decide to buy products that are eco-packaged to cut down on waste.

So basically if you don't recycle its very bad, and who wants to turn into a green alien? Not me!

If you don't want the world to become gross with pollution, and you could also hurt animal homes. So take my advice recycle it's pretty easy. As easy as giving a hug (for people who like hugs).

So please recycle.

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Cold-weather tips to keep your pets safe this winter

BY TAYA BANJAC CONTRIBUTING WRITER

If it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, and as temperatures start to dip below freezing, now is the time to prepare your pets for the winter.

When the temperatures start to drop below freezing, Animal Human Society spokesperson Zach Nugent has tips for pet owners to keep their animals warm and happy.

One of the larger concerns this winter is the effect rock salt can have on an animals paws.

The salt on sidewalks and on roads can adhere to paws and cause burning or sores and makes it easier for pets to be susceptible to frostbite, so Nugent suggests dogs wear boots on short walks.

“Even though they tend to have a harder callus over them, their paws are pretty susceptible to some of the elements,” Nugent said But if your dog won’t tolerate booties, you can opt for a light coat of Vaseline to protect the pads of their feet instead, he said, adding it’s also important to brush their paws off once they are inside.

When sub zero temperatures roll in, it’s better to keep your pet inside and limit their outdoor activities to only potty breaks remembering to pay close attention to their paws and ears.

Pet owners can also invest in a coat

or sweater for their pets. Nugent said smaller breeds and ones without a lot of hair could benefit from the extra protection from the elements.

For outdoors animals, make sure they have a shelter that is protected from the wind and is well insulated with material that will stay dry such as straw.

“Once they get cold, they’re going to burn more calories just to stay warm so make sure they have extra food and that their water isn’t freezing over,” he said.

Keeping animals away from poisonous chemicals such as antifreeze is another concern since they are often attracted to its sweet smell.

“Make sure that those chemicals are put in a safe spots so that animals can’t get into them,” Nugent said, adding to pay close attention to cats because people often forget to keep a close eye on them.

It’s also smart to pack an emergency kit for your animals while traveling during the holidays. Make sure to include extra food, water and any medication they might need.

As the temperature outside falls, expect spending quality time indoors with your pet, which is easy for cats and smaller dogs but for more energy intensive breeds Nugent suggests playing fetch in a hallway or teaching them new tricks.

“If you’re really engaging their mind, that actually burns a lot of

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energy,” he said, adding pet owners could buy food-dispensing toys to make mealtime more fun.

If you see an animal outside with improper housing or you have a different concern, Nugent said people

can contact the humane societies humane agents or contact your local municipalities non-emergency number.

Mayor takes on new role with state

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — Mayor Dave Bartholomay recently left his full-time job with Anoka County in hopes of having a broader impact at the state level.

Bartholomay served as the executive director for Mediation Services for Anoka County for 5.5 years. On Nov. 30 he began his new role as program coordinator for the Office for Collaboration and Dispute Resolution, which is housed at the

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The decision to leave his former employer was not taken lightly, as he felt he worked with a great group of people who accomplished a lot.

“I worked with great volunteers, a wonderful board of directors and we had a lot of great relationships with Dave Bartholomay h l cities and counties. I already miss people, the relationships I built and all the experiences I had,” Bartholomay explained.

In the end, the decision came down to impact.

“I really got excited about the potential to have a bigger impact,” he said.

The Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution works to support peaceful, efficient and lasting resolutions to conflicts.

The office encourages the use of mediation for intergovernmental disputes and utilizes community mediation in areas such as public safety, youth development and education, landlord/ tenant concerns, employment, neighborhood disputes and the court system.

Its mission is “serving as a statewide catalyst

to advance: sustainable resolution of matters of public interest, broad use of community mediation throughout Minnesota and effective collaboration and dispute resolution in state and local government.”

Some of the services provided include preliminary consultations, issue assessments, process designs (leveraging fi nancial resources, information and participants' time,) convening (bringing all parties to the table and fostering their commitment to collaborate,) facilitator recruitment and consensus building.

Bartholomay is looking forward to the challenges the new position will bring.

“I've learned a lot being the mayor. I try my best to work with people that view things differently than I do,” he said. “I will take all the lessons I've learned here and apply them to bigger, statewide issues. Maybe I've got some new ways of looking at things or tools that should be tried.”

Bartholomay noted the new position will not affect his ability to be the mayor as the positions are in “two different worlds.”

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The people voted

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wrote a column “Follow the Money� prior to the general election in November. I thought it was appropriate that I follow up with another column as I processed the results.

By 3:30 a.m. the morning following the election, Kathy and I were surprised, we were shocked, and we were pleased.

For me, the Progressive Movement had moved so far to the left that I felt we may not recover from going totally socialist.

The country was surprised at the results. Media missed the mark in not even covering the major issues. In addition, they that the Clintons would About the assumed be once again in the White House.

Pollsters missed the mark too, Town and many conservatives refused Gene Johnson to be polled and were afraid to talk about their political decisions iin ffear th thatt th they would destroy relationships with neighbors and even family.

The middle class, which has been shrinking and neglected, came out to vote. They expressed their concern by choosing a candidate that would change the direction from the Obama Administration and the Clintons.

Rural populations outvoted the core city populations and the election was decided by the Electoral College. Without it, large population states could control the country.

For many, the election became an education on the political process, as well as the issues facing the country.

Although Obamacare may be repealed or modiďŹ ed, the cost of health insurance is far beyond what most people can afford. Government should come into play when the medical care costs go extremely high and let a family or individuals have insurance that covers up to the ďŹ rst $200,000 to help reduce these costs. More insurance companies should be allowed to help drive down costs in a competitive marketplace.

There was a lot of name calling and insults, and even the possibility of foreign hackers. I was also surprised following the election by the number of demonstrators and expressions of hate, as well as the millennials who wondered what had happened.

The conservatives now have control of the presidency and both the House and Senate. Perhaps they can get some things done which are in the best interests of the American people.

The country is not falling apart because we have a new leader.

We have a long established system under the Constitution that for over 200 years has provided us with a government of the people and for the people. We don’t need vote shaming, we need open dialogue.

We don’t need to roll back every executive decision or legislation during the eight years of Obama, but there are some things that can be done to reduce government regulation, eliminate areas where the government is in excess or no longer effective and especially cut down on wasteful spending.

Political leadership hasn’t proven itself during the last several administrations. Maybe it is time for a business approach to government.

Now we need to get a new cabinet in place, eliminate the politics from the IRS and the Justice Department, keep our military strong, promote the value and integrity of our police departments, and both parties need to improve their manners during the political campaigns. We need to once again respect the opinions of others. “A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy.� Samuel Adams (1779) Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Your legal rights: Protect yourself from identity theft

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n 2014, 17.6 million Americans were victims of identity theft, including an increasing number of tax-related theft. In 2015, 781 recorded data breaches exposed 169,068,506 records.

ID theft occurs when a person uses someone else’s information for fraud. Taking steps to protect your identity can reduce your risk of becoming a victim.

Common methods Movers & in which information is Shakers stolen There are Lori Swanson numerous different scams and schemes thieves use to obtain people’s personal information.

Some of the more common methods include: Phishing — In a phishing scheme, identity thieves pose as a trusted corporation or government entity to obtain personal or ďŹ nancial information.

Hacking — Hackers may attempt to download harmful malware or spyware on your computer to sift through information you may ďŹ le electronically. This malware or spyware can be downloaded by visiting insecure websites, “clickingâ€? dangerous links,

or opening attachments from unknown e-mail senders.

Stolen records and dumpster diving Financial statements, medical information, or checks sent by mail contain sensitive information that identity thieves misuse.

Card skimming — Some of the largest cases of ID theft in the United States occurred through card skimming, in which thieves electronically capture and store the details stored in a card’s magnetic strip.

How to protect yourself against id theft — You can take several steps to protect yourself from ID theft, some of which include the following: Monitor your credit report — You can obtain a free copy of your credit report from the credit bureaus once every year online at www.annualcreditreport.com, by calling 1-877-322-8228, or by writing to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta GA 30348-5281.

Monitor your ďŹ nancial Statements — Carefully review your credit card and bank account statements each month for unauthorized charges or fraudulent use.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS SCOTT HANSEN NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW

CHS BOYS HOCKEY YOUTH JERSEY NIGHT

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Where: Bistro La Roux, 9372 Lexington Ave. NE, Circle Pines Details: 5-time Minnesota Comedian of the Year performs with special guest Pete Borchers. $25/advance tickets; $30 day of show.

Seating limited.

Contact: 763-717-8288 or www.brownpaperticket. com

When: 1 p.m. JV game; 3 p.m. Varsity game Saturday, Jan. 7 Where: Centennial Ice Arena, 4807 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: 2 FREE Youth admissions with each paid adult (youth jersey required). Game is vs.

Andover High School.

Contact: centennialhockey.org

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

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When and where: noon-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 at the Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr.; and 1-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: All blood types and platelets needed. Call or go online to register.

Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood. org

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: These monthly presentations will include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trails at Wargo.

Ages 50+. No registration necessary.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

INCOME TAXES & RETIREMENT When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Where: SMW Credit Union, 700 Apollo Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Learn more about tax considerations for retirement such as tax diversification, taxation of capital gains and Social Security, health care insurance subsidies, and fi nancial impact of fi rst death. $10 includes small lunch.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

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PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 & 28 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. $20 for Y members or $25 for non-members; or see early bird pricing specials. Registration required.

Contact: 651-795-9622 or ymcatwincities.org/ locations/lino_lakes_ ymca

CONFIDENT SITTER When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 Where: Community Ed Office, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Children ages 11+ will learn the necessary skills to be a responsible babysitter. $65; registration required.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

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WHERE: 17TH ANNUAL SNOW DAY When: 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family event includes ice fishing, cross-country skiing, Norwegian kicksledding, snowshoeing, crafts, activities and refreshments. Live animal presentations at 2 & 3 p.m.

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

SKI BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, Ski Area, 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes Details: Ski on the trails and then enjoy dinner around the fi replace. Rental available. Registration required. $20/adult; $10/ child ages 8-15.

Contact: 651-429-8007

Quilter’s Night Out Centennial High School East, room 112, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines

Work on quilting projects away from distractions. Participate in show and tell and fabric swap.

Bring all supplies. Help provided. $6.

CONTACT: isd12.org/community-education

S.; and City Hall Park, 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Supervised skating rinks with shelters. Closed Tues. and Thurs. at City Hall Park. Call the hotline for updates or closings due to inclement weather.

Contact: 651-982-2448

OPEN SWIM

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When: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Sundays, Jan. 8- Feb. 26 Where: Centennial Community Pool, Centennial High School WINTER WALKING East (door D13) When: 6-8 p.m.

Details: Swimmer Tuesdays and Thursdays, ages 6 or older must have Through Mar. 30 (not passed Level 3 to swim Dec. 29) alone; 5 and under must Where: Centennial be accompanied by a High School West swimmer 12 or older. $2/ Building person, $5/family; pay at Details: Walk the halls of Centennial High the door.

Contact: 763-792-6100 School. No registration required.

Contact: isd12.

COFFEE AND ce.feepay.com CONVERSATIONS When: 10-11 a.m.

Tuesdays OPEN VOLLEYBALL Where: Alexandra When: 6:30-9:45 p.m.

Fridays, through April 21 House, Blaine Details: Weekly Where: Centennial educational group Middle School, 399 Elm for women who have St., Lino Lakes experienced domestic or Details: Semisexual violence. Call to competitive, social register. atmosphere. $5/session, Contact: 763-656-1366 no advance registration or Alexandrahouse.org required.

Contact: 651-982-2400 500 CARDS or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us When: 7 p.m. Mondays OUTDOOR ICE SKATING Where: Lino Lakes When: 4-9 p.m.

Senior Center, 1189 Main Mondays-Fridays; noon-9 St. p.m. Saturdays; noonDetails: Seniors can 6p.m. Sundays play 500. Open to anyone.

Where: Sunrise Park, Contact: 651-982-2440 6918 Sunrise Dr.; Birch or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Park, 6520 Pheasant Run

HANDICRAFT WORK

FAMILY STORYTIME

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

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.

ECFE DROP-IN PLAY When: 1-2:30 p.m.

Mondays Where: Early Childhood Center, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Open play, activities, and story time for parents and children ages 1-5.

Contact: 763-792-6120 or ecfe@isd12.org

BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

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

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY SINATRA AND COMPANY When: 3 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31 Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Vocalists Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Jim Patrick, along with the Blue Eyes Band perform iconic music from the crooners of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Tickets $28/adults; $21/ students and youth.

Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org

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LADANZA DANCE CLUB GALA

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

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Where: Envision Event Center, 484 Inwood Ave. N., Oakdale Details: New Year’s Eve Gala includes cocktails, dinner and dancing with music

by Rod Cerar and his Orchestra, casino games and fun photo zone.

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6-12; 5 and under free.

Contact: 763-755-8111 or stpaulsportshow.com

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 13 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E Details: Join Community Outreach Specialist’s Emily Justman and Rachel Von Ruden to connect with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging’s (MAAA) Senior LinkAge Line and discuss advance care planning and health care directives, discover why this is important, discuss health care agents and more.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-407-2018

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New Year’s Eve Party WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31

WHERE:

carnival games, water slides, light and music show and balloon drop at 7:45 p.m. Registration $7-9 in advance or $10 at the door.

Shoreview Community Center

When: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N Details: Join the Law Enforcement United Team Minnesota for a 5K run on paved trails or a 2 1/2 mile snow shoe run. $15-$25.

Contact: eventbrite. com

CONTACT: DETAILS: Party for the whole family includes face painting, crafts,

651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

Formal party attire. $95/ person after Dec. 2.

Contact: 651-331-9940 or ladanzastillwater@ hotmail.com

books and decorating training pants. $15/child.

Contact: thewishingtreeplaycafe. com

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 11:30-1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on ‘ideas worth spreading’. This month’s program is ‘A 40 Year Plan for Energy’.

Free; registration recommended.

Contact: 651-724-6007

POTTY PARTY When: 9:45-10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 and 9:1510 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Where: The Wishing Tree Play Café, 1011 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Help kids reach potty-training success with activities like musical potty chairs, done-with-diapers toss,

When: 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 8 Where: VadnaisSucker Lake Recreational Area parking lot, 4500 Rice St., Vadnais Heights Details: Walk the Sucker Lake and Lake Vadnais trails, which are flat and paved. Hike is approximately 5 miles and last around 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Contact: 651-335-8079

MINDFULNESS CLASS When: 6-7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 7 Where: Northeast Youth and Family Services, 3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview Details: Five-session class on mindfulness: a state of active, open attention on the present that can reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve relationships.

$50; registration required.

Contact: 651-379-3431

‘DATA & ONLINE SECURITY: WHAT CAN BUSINESSES DO TO PROTECT THEMSELVES?’ When: 7:30-9 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan, 11 Where: North Oaks Golf Club, 54 E Oaks Rd. Details: Breakfast & Learn session hosted by F & M Bank. Breakfast provided.

Contact: 651-784-8000

MINNESOTA SPORTSMAN’S SHOW When: 2-9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12; noon-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and noon-9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 Where: RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest outdoor products and services, seminars and live animals. $9/ adults; $2.50 children

POLYNESIAN PRINCESS ISLAND LUAU When: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Where: The Wishing Tree Play Café, 1011 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Party for children 9 months-6 years includes crafts, dancing, indoor play, princess visit, and Polynesian-themed treats. $30/child; adult is free. Limited registration.

Contact: thewishingtreeplaycafe. com

FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP: ‘TEACH CHILDREN TO LISTEN THE FIRST TIME’ When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 Where: The Wishing Tree Play Café, 1011 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Parents will come away with a plan to improve their child’s listening skills.

Led by Behave Your Best! Analyst Jamie Waldvogel, MS, BCBA. Contact: https:// go.kidcheck. com/webforms/ eventregistration

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PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Enjoy the day off of school with a naturalist by following animal tracks and discovering hidden homes beneath the snow on a snowshoe hike. Ages 4-10. $12.38/parent-child pair; $6 snowshoe rental.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

INDOOR FARMER’S MARKET When: 3-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Vendors offer a variety of baked goods, produce, salsa, jams and more.

Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

TRADITIONAL SWEDISH DINNER When: Serving times 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Proceeds support global, regional and local projects. Guests 16 and under free.

Contact: 651-433-3222 or clcmarine.org

Ongoing ‘THREE MORE WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS’ 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 Details: Familyfriendly musical comedy.

Tickets $46.95-$56.95; Children 6-12 $29.95.

Contact: 763-755-2140 or majesticoaksgc.com

HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK When: 5-10 p.m. nightly, through Jan. 1 Where: Phalen Park, 1615 Phalen Drive E., St. Paul Details: Park will be lit up with more than 60

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holiday-themed displays that visitors can tour from their vehicle.

Sponsored by the St. Paul Police Foundation. $10 per vehicle at main gate on $8 online.

Contact: saintpaul policefoundation.com

FOREST LAKE TOASTMASTERS 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

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL When: 8:30-11 a.m.

Monday-Friday, through Apr. 28 Where: Shoreview Community Center gymnasium, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong played by 4 people. Equipment provided; $3 or free to community center members.

Contact: 651-4904750 or www.shoreview communitycenter.com

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES 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 audience.

Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing.

Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication.

Call 651-407-1226 with questions.

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Centennial girls’ gymnastics season is in full swing The Centennial Cougars girl’s gymnastics team had their fi rst meet for the 2016/17 season Dec. 8 at Osseo taking on the combined schools of Osseo and Fridley. The cougar’s varsity finished fi rst with a score of 125.3 to 108.075. The JV team also won scoring 83.3 to 72.3. This year’s team has several new members coming in from the middle school as a freshman. The majority of last year’s veterans have returned with new skills and are off to a great start including Emma Pierson returning from last year’s two broken bones, she was able to compete varsity for the fi rst time on beam and vault.

Savanna Driskell placed fi rst in the all-around for JV, second place went to freshmen Anna Gess, third place went to eighth-grader Sydney Nelson and fi fth place was eighth-grader McKenna Keen. All three captains placed in the all-around for varsity.

Senior captain Andrea Gessner took fi rst in the allaround scoring 35.75, second place went to Madison Dorn and third place went to senior Amy Marrah.

Next, the Cougars hosted their fi rst home meet on Dec. 15 against Irondale/Spring Lake Park.

Victorious again, Centennial’s varsity scored 122.675 over 111.375 and the JV team also won 100.65 to 72.85. First place all-around for varsity went to Dorn with a score of 32.65; taking second place was Marrah with 29.725. JV all-around winners were Centennial’s seventh-grader Jillian Schotters in fi rst place with a score of 26.95 followed by Gess in second with 24.7.

Centennial competed again Saturday, Dec. 17 against five other teams at Champlin Park’s Luau Invitational. The Cougar varsity fi nished fourth with a score of 125.375 and JV finished third with a score of 106.55. Gessner took fi rst on vault with a 9.6 and Madison Baker placed fourth on floor. JV top fi nishers included Schotters taking second place all around and Gess finishing fourth.

In their most recent meet Dec. 20 the Cougars were blown away by the Anoka Tornadoes losing 141.2 to 126.475. JV also lost 121.60 to 102.65.

Centennial did well on the vault taking fi rst and

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third place on varsity (Gessner 9.5 and Dorn 8.85) as well as third place on JV (Driskell 7.7). Gessner took third place on varsity all-around with a score of 33.7 and Schotters took third on JV all-around with a score of 26.95. Competing for the fi rst time were Anna Kilgore on vault and beam as well as

Kira Swanson on beam.

The Cougars next meet will be at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 in Elk river.

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Centennial swimmers glide past Anoka fifth (Tran). In the 50 free, the Cougars placed second (Matson), third (Wiege) and sixth (Swanson).

In the 1m diving, Riley McNamara placed first and set a new team dive record scoring 239.9 points. Ryan Shafer placed fourth with Alberto Lopez Benito grabbing fifth.

In the 100 fly, the Cougars placed second (Wiege), third (D Deshitsa) and fourth (Charlie Sylvester). The Cougars pulled away with a trifecta in the 100 free winning first (Baufield), second (L Deshitsa) and third (Swanson).

In the 500 free, Centennial took first (Poellinger) and fifth (Liam Gulaid).

The boys took second (Wiege, Sylvester, Swanson, Matson) and fifth (Gul-

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Swanson) and fifth (Dane Stensland, Andrew Tran, Dema Deshitsa, Charlie Sylvester) in the 200 Medley relay.

In the 200 free, the Cougars took first (Poellinger), third (L Deshitsa) and sixth (Matt Anbro).

The scores were still tight going into the 200IM where Centennial won first (Newham), fourth (Gulbrandson) and

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brandson, Jason Kells, Spencer Schippel, Liam Gulaid) in the 200 medley relay.

To wrap up the meet, Centennial landed first (Baufield), third (Matson) and sixth (Sylvester) in the 100 back followed by first (Newham), second (Gulbrandson) and fifth (Tran) in the 100 breast. The victory was complete with the 400 free relay with centennial placing first (Baufield, Newham, L Deshitsa, Poellinger) and fifth (D Deshitsa, Anbro, Tran, Gulaid).

The Cougars competed at the Grand Rapids Invitation Dec. 27 after press time.

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The Centennial boys swim and dive team beat Anoka by a score of 99 to 85 Wednesday, Dec. 21 leading to a 3-0 conference record.

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Centennial junior swimmer Lucas Baufield won the 50 freestyle in 22.92 and the 100 freestyle in 51.36, while anchoring the firstplace 400 freestyle relay, at the eight-team Blaine Invitational. His season PR’s are 22.84 and 50.84.

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11. ANDREW ZIMMERN TELLS OF HIS STRUGGLE WITH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

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13. CENTENNIAL GRAD'S MUSIC CAREER TAKES OFF OVERSEAS

June 7-For around 18 years, Andrew Zimmern struggled with alcohol and drugs. He has now been sober for 25 years and visited the Pines School in Lino Lakes on May 26 to talk about his struggles and recovery and to inspire young people to ask for help. Zimmern is a TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher, and is the co-producer of the Travel Channel's series “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” “Bizzare Foods America” and “Andrew Zimmern's Bizzare World.” He also hosts “Dining with Death” and is a three-time James Beard Foundation Award winner.

April 19-Jennifer Keller always has had a love for music, but she never expected that her career would take off in London. Keller, originally from Circle Pines, graduated from Centennial High School in 2009. It was during her senior year of high school that her love of piano really began to flourish. After high school, Keller attended the College of Saint Benedict and double majored in music studies and psychology. While in college,

she studied abroad in London for a semester and completed an internship with a music publishing company. Keller released her first album of piano works last October. Her piano cover of “Mad World,” was picked up by Lloyds Bank for an ad campaign. The ad is currently on the second-most Shazam-ed ad in the U.K. and has charted as the 14th most Shazam-ed song in the U.K.

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Jennifer Keller at Church Studios in London recording a cover of Jefferson Airplane's “Somebody to Love.”

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Andrew Zimmern, a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher, tells youth about his long struggle with alcohol and drugs on May 26 at Pines School in Lino Lakes.

12. LINO LAKES CAPTAIN RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY Sept. 27-One of the Public Safety Department’s very own has been recognized along with 40 other police officers. Public Safety Captain Wayne Wegener, 37, has been selected by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for the first-ever 40 Under 40 Award. The award was developed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals under the age of 40 from around the world who demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment to their profession.

March 1-When Logan Mercado was diagnosed with cancer, his whole basketball team shaved their heads. Mercado was gearing up for his junior year of basketball season when a pain in his right knee caused him to sit out.

After an MRI, they found a large tumor, which turned out to be a rare form of bone cancer. While Mercado was undergoing chemotherapy, his team was finding ways to keep him in the game.

They shaved their heads, put on a “Hope for Logan” event at a game and sold T-shirts and wristbands to raise funds for medical expenses. They also hosted a shooting competition raffle and asked fans to wear purple.

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Logan Mercado, left, stands next to his basketball coach and team during the national anthem at the home game played on Hope for Logan night.

15. CENTENNIAL INDUCTS FOUR MEMBERS INTO HALL OF FAME Sept.27-The Centennial School District inducted four members to the fourth class of the Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 23. The 2016 inductees include Roger Crawford, Michelle Kline, Duane Carlson and Dick Lasch. All four inductees were invited to

a Hall of Fame luncheon, pep fest and the homecoming half-time show Sept. 23. The Hall of Fame, which was established in 2013, honors alumni and individuals who have made a significant impact on Centennial schools.

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Richard Lasch, Duane Carlson, Michelle Kline and Roger Crawford pose for a photo with their Hall of Fame plaques and some Centennial High School students. The plaques will be placed on the Hall of Fame wall in the new Learning Commons in the high school west building.

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16.TODDLER DIES FROM DAY CARE INJURIES Feb. 9-Cameron Lange, 22 months, of Lino Lakes died from injuries at Little Hands Child Care in Circle Pines Jan. 29. Anoka County Sheriff's Cmdr.

Paul Sommer reported Lange was trying to crawl out of a portable bed and his head caught between it and another loft bed above. He was hanging by his head. Sommer reported the incident was accidental but that would not relieve the care provider of culpability. The home day care, operated

by Amanda Schug in the 200 block of Little John Drive, had its license immediately temporarily suspended on Jan. 30 by the Department of Human Services. His funeral was held Feb. 4 at Shepherd of the Hills church in Shoreview. As of Monday morning, over $12,800 had been raised on GoFundMe for funeral costs.

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18. BOW HUNTING ROUGH FISH FROM A BOAT May 10-Two guys launching a bow fishing guide service need a change to city ordinance to access all of White Bear Lake. Nik Anderson and Ben Borowske, both ’05 grads of White Bear Lake Area High School, have been bow fishing for about 12 years, but not in Ramsey County. A city ordinance

disallows discharge of firearms, and a bow is included under that definition. They'd like to see that amended. In a presentation to the City Council April 26, Anderson and Borowske explained that shooting rough fish with a bow is far different than other types of bow hunting.

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Cameron Lange, 22 months, died Jan. 29.

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SUCCESSES IN JOURNALISM FIELD April 5-Jared Nelson, a 2012 Centennial High School graduate, is finishing up his college career and looking forward to what the future holds.

Chances are, it’ll involve some serious ink. Nelson, originally from Lino Lakes, is a senior at Bethel University in St. Paul where he is majoring in journalism and minoring in political science and media communications. Even though he is still in college, he has quite a bit of real-world experience under his belt. Nelson played basketball at Centennial High School (captain for two years), enjoyed reading and writing, and was involved in the school paper Inscriptions (now known as the Circumstance.) He thought it would be a great idea to combine both of his loves into one profession, sports journalism.

Oct. 25-Last week 16 students from France experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity while visiting Centennial High School and staying with local families. The high school seniors from Haguenau, France, a small town north of Strasbourg, participated in a home-stay language immersion program. The students attended classes at Centennial one day and went on various field trips, including a guided tour at the University of Minnesota, Weisman Art Museum, Minnesota History Center and the Minneapolis Art Institute. During MEA break, the students were able to spend quality time with their host families.

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During their time in the U.S., students went on various field trips, including a guided tour at the University of Minnesota, Weisman Art Museum, Minnesota History Center and the Minneapolis Art Institute.

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A group of students from Haguenau, France visited Centennial High School last week for a home-stay language immersion program. During their stay, the students attended Centennial classes, visited numerous destinations and spent time with their host families.

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Jared Nelson on the job before a Minnesota Links game last fall. Nelson served as a social media associate for the Minnesota Links and Timberwolves from May to October 2015.

June 28-Many of the inmates in the minimum security unit at the Minnesota Department of Corrections would agree that not only are they saving the lives of rescue dogs, but the dogs are — in a sense — saving them as well. Since 2013 the facility has partnered with the Being Advocates for Rescued K-9's (BARK) program. The organization rescues, cares for and works to re-home dogs in need. The majority of dogs come from overcrowded shelters where they are in danger of being euthanized. During the program the inmates live with the dogs, take care of their needs and also work on potty training, obedience skills and socialization with other inmates and dogs.

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An Inmate rewards Floyd with a treat after completing a skill. Inmates involved in the BARK program teach the dogs basic obedience skills, potty training and socialization with other dogs.

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Local comic returns to stage for New Year’s Eve performance

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CIRCLE PINES — For the past year, local comedian Scott Hansen has been unable to do what he loves most due to crippling arthritis. This year, with a new wheelchair, Hansen plans to return to stage for a special New Year's Eve performance for his fans at Bistro La Roux.

The performance will be at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31 and feature special guest Pete Borchers, an up-andcoming comic from Bloomington.

Hansen grew up in Ham Lake, lived in Maple Grove for 28 years and moved to Blaine last August. Comedy has always been his passion.

In fact, while driving with his father to register for college classes, his father asked him what he wanted to be and he said “a comedian.” During college he took various classes in the arts, entertainment, theater and business. He started performing at open mic events and in 1981 he was able to pursue comedy full time.

Although he has done comedy off and on, in total he has performed comedy for over 36 years and been seen by more than 4 million people.

Hansen has appeared on HBO, Showtime, A&E and E!. He has developed two pilots and a series for Comedy Central, including “Access America” and “Seriously Weird Magazine.”

the comedy club and 20 years later attended his show with her daughter.

Another time, an 84-year-old man got up on stage and told jokes alongside Hansen and described the moment as the “highlight of his life.”

Hansen has enjoyed expressing his creativity through many different platforms. “I've been able to really fi nd all different kinds of ways to use my comedic sense,” he said.

He has written songs, slideshows, television and movie scripts. Lately, he is performing less and exploring children's book writing. His fi rst book is “What Do You Do With Invisible Stu?” The book is based off of both his childhood experiences as well as his children's experiences.

Hansen has a kickstarter page (https://www. kickstarter.com/ projects/1820634356/ what-do-you-dowith-invisible-stu-achildrens-book) for the book in which he hopes to raise $5,000 to provide free books to schools and children's hospitals.

He is currently working on his second children's book, which is for one of his grandchildren. He hopes to one day write a book inspired by each of his four grandchildren.

Hansen said his New Year's Eve show will be a lot of improvisation.

“Sometimes it is 5 percent material sometime’s its 25 percent material, you never know. I like to work with an audience and develop things from

“I really enjoy making people laugh. It is a fun and rewarding thing to do,” he said. You realize that sometimes you are not just up there telling jokes; sometimes you are really catching people at bad and good times.”

— Scott Hansen, comedian “I've always been interested in it. I remember writing jokes as a kid and my dad would laugh at my stuff and tell the jokes to my uncle, so I figured I must be doing something right,” he said. “I wasn't necessarily the class clown, but I always tried to do my assignments with a little bit of humor in them.”

In addition, Hansen has written material for the Tonight Show, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Louie Anderson and Roseanne Barr.

Hansen recalled a time when a cancer patient attended the show whose wish was to see Hansen's show one more time. One time a woman nearly gave birth on the floor of

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Scott Hansen, a comedian from Blaine, will perform for the first time in a year at Bistro La Roux in Circle Pines on New Year's Eve. Hansen has been a comedian for over 36 years and seen by more than 4 million people.

them, get them involved. I like to make the show something that you won't see on television and you won't see the next time you see me,” he said.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2722695. If his health allows, Hansen would like to do a Valentine's Day show for his fans.

Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

Local ice rinks open in time for New Year

SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

A view of the rink in Baldwin Park in Circle Pines. Last week the rink was in rough shape due to warmer than normal temperatures, but the rink should be back to good shape in no time. With Locations: Inner Park and Baldwinpermitting, Park. winter officially underway, many of the local outdoor ice arenas are opening up for the season, weather of course.

LINO LAKES : THREE OUTDOOR ICE ARENAS Locations: When open: Amenities: Hours:

Birch Park, Sunrise Park and City Hall Park.

Currently open.

Warming house at each rink location.

General hours are Monday through Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 12-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Holiday hours are 12-9 p.m.

CIRCLE PINES : TWO OUTDOOR ICE ARENAS Locations: Inner Park and Baldwin Park.

When open: Will open Jan. 1.

Amenities: No warming houses at each location, due to lack of staffing.

Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

When open: Will open Jan. 1.

Amenities: No warming houses at each location, due to lack of staffing.

Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

BLAINE : TWO OUTDOOR RINKS IN EASTERN BLAINE. Locations: Quail Creek Park and Lexington Athletic Complex.

When open: Open, weather permitting.

Amenities: Lexington Athletic Complex has a staffed warming house and hockey boards around the rink.

Hotline: Call 763-717-2709 for updates on if rink is open/closed.

Hours: School days Monday through Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 4-7 p.m.; weekends 12-7 p.m.;

Hours: School days Monday through Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 4-7 p.m.; weekends 12-7 p.m.; vacation days (when kids are out of school) Monday-Thursday 12-9 p.m. and Friday 12-7 p.m.; New Year's Day 12-5 p.m.

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its Dec. 18 meeting: Recognized the following students for earning National Merit Letters of Commendation: Sophia Broberg, Kelly Couillard, Miranda Lee, Solveig Stensland and Matthew Wiege; Ashley Ebeling, Olivia Lovick, Anna Sveiven, Tessa Trettel, Meghan Wilson from the Centennial Soccer team along with their coach Ginger Flohaug; Jake Johnson, Dylan Johnson, Reed Kurak and Andrew Nordquist from the Centennial track team; Reed Kurak from the Centennial cross-country team; Sam Byrd from the Centennial football team; Kevin Beaupre, Anthony Bengtson and Josh Hamann from the Centennial adapted soccer team; Layni Andrle, Sarah Laman, Seela Wang and Abbi Schwartz from the Centennial girls swim team.

Recognized School Board Vice Chair Karen Lodico for her 12 years of service on the board. Superintendent Brian Dietz said, “In this day and age when you look at some of the opportunities that are out there for people to get involved, that number, 12, is pretty significant. Sometimes people get in the game for a little bit and want to give something back to the community and for Karen to do that for 12 years and make a commitment to kids is phenomenal. I want to say thank you for your service, thank you for what you've done for kids. You've left a lasting mark on this district and you will be greatly missed.�

Approved the Youth Resource Officer Program

service contract as part of the consent agenda. The purpose of the program is to improve understanding and promote mutual respect between police, school, staff, counselors, parents and students. The officer's salary and benefits are estimate at $81,130 for 2016-17 school year with a hourly rate of $58.62.

Approved three new courses for Centennial High School for the 2017-18 school year. The new courses include AP macroeconomics/microeconomics in the social studies department, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) computer integrated manufacturing in the technology education department and advanced honors Spanish 5A&B in the world language department.

Macroeconomics/microeconomics is designed for college-bound juniors and seniors. There will be one section of 20-30 students and there will be no startup costs to the district at this time. The district used to offer microeconomics but decided it would be beneficial to provide students a combined yearlong course.

PLTW computer integrated manufacturing is the fourth PLTW course offered in the district, allowing the district to be certified in PLTW. The course is designed for juniors and seniors and will explore manufacturing history, individual process systems and careers. There will be three sections with around 100 students and it is estimated to cost the district $15,000.

The other $15,000 will be covered by grant funding.

Advanced honors Spanish 5A&B is designed for fifth-year students, primarily seniors. The district

used to offer this course. Eventually the district would like to have a College in the Schools (CIS) Spanish course. It is estimated there will be one section of 30 to 50 students with an estimated cost of $3,000 for the district.

Approved the 2015-16 audit report. Aaron Nielsen of MMKR Certified Public Accountants presented the report to the board.

Held a Truth in Taxation public hearing. There was no public comment.

Approved and certified the final property tax levy for taxes payable in 2017 in the amount of $15,986,927.

Last year's levy was $17,018,568, 6 percent higher than this year's levy.

Authorized the issuance and sale of $17,935,000 in general obligation school building refunding bonds (series 2017A). The resolution authorizes the start of the refinancing process for the district's outstanding general obligation school building refunding bonds (series 2007A).

The next school board work session will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office.

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Shingles vaccination: who, what, when

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS WHITE BEAR PRESS EDITOR

Hoping to eventually get a state proclamation for a Shingles Awareness Month, the area Chamber of Commerce is taking a proactive role in getting people vaccinated.

Executive Director Tom Snell is just beginning an awareness campaign and plans to work with area legislators to assist in that crusade.

He wants employers to include shingles vaccination in their health plans to avoid a loss in productivity if workers contract the viral disease.

And there's a good chance they will.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), between 20 and 30 percent of adults develop shingles over their lifetime.

Anyone who has ever had chicken pox is at risk. Over half of the estimated 1 million people who get shingles every year are people age 60 and older.

The disease known as shingles, also called herpes zoster, causes a painful and debilitating rash that can lead to even more severe complications, notes CDC literature. An FDA-licensed vaccine called Zostavax cuts the risk of getting shingles in half. A one-time

injectable vaccine, it is recommended for adults age 60 or older.

The virus is the same one that causes chickenpox and, like all herpes viruses, remains in the body for life. Even after a child recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the nerve roots. As a person's immunity to the virus begins to decline at older ages, the virus can travel back up the nerve and reach the skin, causing the painful rash.

Trina Blume, nursing supervisor for the Stillwater Medical Group in Mahtomedi, said once the rash appears, the patient should get to a doctor to receive anti-viral medicine as soon as possible.

The anti-viral medications can reduce the severity and duration of shingles, but do not prevent the development of postherpetic neuralgia, which is responsible for much of the severe illness of shingles in older adults.

Shingles can have a major impact on lost work productivity in older adults, something that concerns the chamber executive director.

Snell cited research that estimates the overall cost of shingles may be as high as $1.7 billion a year, including health care costs and productivity losses.

According to statistics Snell has

gathered, workers with acute cases lose 129 hours of work.

About 76 percent of eligible Americans did not receive a shingles vaccine (2012 figure). And although the figures are dated, the CDC reported in 2008 that acute shingles results in hospitalization costs of $3,200 to $7,200, he said.

The vaccine can cost as much as $350.

Before getting the vaccine, people in the 60 to 69 age group should check with their health care provider to see if it's

covered.

Snell has received the vaccination.

Blume wasn't so lucky. In her 40s, she suffered through shingles at a much younger age than the typical demographic and was out of the office for four days.

"This can be prevented," Snell said.

Blume added that it's a standard recommendation to get a shingles vaccine, much as it is to get a flu shot.

BY THE NUMBERS 1 million 95 one-third $350

- new cases of shingles every year in the U.S. - percentage of adults at risk - U.S. population that will get shingles - approximate cost of vaccination

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 900 block of Main Street at 11:21p.m. Dec.14. The 30-yearold female driver from Hugo was subsequently arrested for seconddegree DWI and speeding. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

• While on patrol, an officer came upon a property damage accident at the intersection of Town Center Parkway and Village Drive at 3:11 p.m. Dec.14.

There was minor damage and no injuries were reported.

• An officer received a theft report that occurred in the 2300 block of Lacasse Court at 8:02 a.m. Dec.15.

Unknown suspect(s) stole a Christmas decoration from a yard at an unknown time.

• Officers were dispatched to a property damage accident in the 6300 block of Deerwood Lane at 6:56 p.m. Dec.15.

A vehicle lost control due to slippery conditions striking a mailbox. No injuries were reported.

• An officer received three theft reports that occurred in the 100 block of Century Trail. Unknown suspect(s) stole Christmas decorations from yards at an unknown time.

• An officer responded to the intersection of Lake Drive and Elm Street for a property damage accident

at 1:41 p.m. Dec.15. A vehicle rear ended another vehicle. A 23-year-old male driver from Lino Lakes was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and inattentive driving.

• Officers responded to the 500 block of Myrtle Lane for a domestic assault situation at 10:56 p.m. Dec.15. A 36-year-old female from Lino Lakes was arrested for domestic assault. 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 11:12 p.m.

Dec.15. The 53-year-old female driver from Minneapolis was arrested for third-degree DWI/test refusal, fourthdegree DWI, speeding and improper lane use. The female was transported to the Anoka County Jail for booking.

• An officer responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Lake Drive and Elm Street at 1:41 p.m.

Dec.15. A vehicle rear ended another vehicle. There was minor damage and no injuries were reported.

• Officers responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver in the 8000 block of I-35E at 5:27 p.m. Dec.16. After further investigation, the 39-year-old male driver from St. Paul was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer responded to the 700 block of Main Street for a minor property damage accident in the 700 block of

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: Erickson Estates, 63 White Pine Road, PIN #31-31-22-23-0014 • Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Amend the Future Land Use Map from Urban Reserve to Low Density Residential - Amend the Utility Staging Map from Stage 3 (Post 2030) to Stage 1A (2008-2015) • Rezoning - R, Rural to R-1X, Single Family Executive • Preliminary Plat The 4.4 acre parcel is being subdivided into two lots for the purpose of constructing a single family home connected to municipal water and sanitary sewer. The existing single family home will remain in place.

For further information regarding the above item, contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 27, 2016.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; November 14, 2016.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:33 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following School Board Member was absent: Culp. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4.0 RECOGNITIONS Assistant High School Principal Kelly Flohaug introduced Olivia Anizor, Morgan Belting and Rachel Steinberg who are representing our communities as Lino Lakes Ambassadors. 5.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 6.0 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz gave an update on the Strategic Planning Process, shared positive comments relative to the high school remodel and noted that the dates for the MSBA Leadership Conference are January 12 and 13. 7.0 CONSENT ITEMS 7.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2016. 7.2 Approval of Monthly Bills: $6,392,669.37.

7.3 Payroll Total to be Ratified: $3,889,492.24. 7.4 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Leaves of Absence. 7.5 Field Trips. 7.6 Gifts to the District. 7.7 Appointment of Material Reviews Committee Members. The Superintendent of Schools recommended the School Board approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure.

Motion by Timm, seconded by Burns to approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 8.0 NOVEMBER 8, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION - CANVASS 8.1 Resolution canvassing returns of votes of school district general election (held with statewide election).

RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.12, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 8, 2016, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.

2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 26,113 voters of the district voted at said election on the election of

Main Street at 7:29 a.m. Dec.16. A vehicle collided with a parked vehicle in a parking lot. No injuries were reported.

• Officers responded to a single vehicle property damage accident that occurred in the 6700 block of I-35E at 8:34 a.m. Dec.16. The vehicle lost control due to icy roads. No injuries were reported.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a driving violation in the 6600 block of Hodgson Road at 12:53 p.m. Dec.17. The 26-year-old male driver was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Officers responded to the 6600 block of Ware Road for a vehicle in the ditch at 7:11 p.m. Dec.17. There were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. The 17-year-old juvenile male driver from Lino Lakes was subsequently cited for inattentive driving/duty to drive with due care.

• An officer located a suspicious vehicle in the 6600 block of West Shadow Lake Drive at 11:08 a.m. Dec.18. After further investigation, an 18p-year-old female from Roseville was arrested for possession of marijuana and for possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers stopped a vehicle at Lexington Avenue and Ball Road in Lexington Dec. 16 for having snow covering the

three school board members for four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows: Candidate Christina Wilson 8718 Candidate Chris Bettinger 7782 Candidate Ray Culp 5958 Candidate Roland (Ron) Parrucci 5068 Write-In 190 3. Candidate Christina Wilson, Candidate Chris Bettinger, and Candidate Ray Culp having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four year terms beginning the first Monday in January, 2017.

4. The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.

(Attach Abstract and Return of Votes Cast) ________________________________ Christina Wilson, Chairperson Dated: November 14, 2016 ________________________________ Suzanne Guthmueller, Clerk Dated: November 14, 2016 ________________________________ Jody Josephson, Executive Assistant Dated: November 14, 2016 to the Superintendent and School Board, School District Election Clerk Motion by: Lodico; seconded by: Guthmueller. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Wilson, Lodico, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.

8.2 Resolution authorizing issuance of certificates of election and directing school district clerk to perform other election related duties.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for school board members held on November 8, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1.

The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute certificates of election on behalf of the school board of Independent School District No. 12 to the following candidates: a.

Candidate Christina Wilson b.

Candidate Chris Bettinger c.

Candidate Ray Culp who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be elected to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election, based on the results of the canvass.

2.

The certificate of election shall be in substantially the form attached hereto.

3.

After the time for contesting the election has passed and the candidate has filed all campaign financial reports required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certificates to the persons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail.

4. The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certificate a form of acceptance of office and oath of office in substantially the form attached hereto. ______________________________ Christina Wilson, Chairperson Dated: November 14, 2016 ______________________________ Suzanne Guthmueller, Clerk Dated: November 14, 2016 ______________________________ Jody Josephson, Executive Assistant Dated: November 14, 2016 to the Superintendent and School Board, School District Election Clerk CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION (Full 4 Year Term) This is to certify as follows:

license plate. Officers found multiple items of drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The driver was cited and released from the scene.

• Officers took a report of a tire being slashed in the 200 block of Little John Drive in Circle Pines Dec. 15. There are currently no suspects.

• Officers took a phone call report regarding a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred in the 0 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Dec. 16. The theft occurred during the over night hours.

There are no known suspects at this time.

• Officers were summoned to the 300 block of Heritage Trail in Circle Pines Dec. 16 to assist the Centennial Fire District on the report of heavy smoke in an attached garage. Upon arrival, the source of the smoke was determined to be a propane grill in the garage that had been bumped at some point earlier in the day. Damage was limited to the attached garage area.

There was no report of injury by the homeowner.

• An officer stopped an adult male for an equipment violation in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Dec. 18. The male was subsequently arrested for second-degree DWI test refusal, third-degree DWI, violation of a limited license and illegal equipment. The male was booked at the Anoka County Jail.

1.

The School Board of Independent School District No. 12 on November 14, 2016 canvassed the general election of school board members held on November 8, 2016.

2. _____________ received the (first, second, third) largest number of votes cast for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 12 for a full four year term.

3.

There are three full four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the election.

4.

Therefore ________________ is elected to the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 12 for a full four year term beginning the first Monday in January, 2017 and expiring the first Monday in January, 2021.

By authority of the School Board of Independent School District No. 12 pursuant to resolution dated November 14, 2016.

Dated: ____________________ _________________________________ Christina Wilson, Chairperson Dated: ____________________ _________________________________ Suzanne Guthmueller, Clerk Motion by: Timm; seconded by: Lodico. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Wilson, Lodico, Burns, Timm, Guthmueller. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.

9.0 COMMUNICATION 9.1 World’s Best Workforce – In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.11, a school board, must publish an annual report on the previous year’s World’s Best Workforce plan and hold an annual public meeting to review goals, outcomes and strategies. An electronic summary of the annual report must be sent to the Commissioner of Education each fall. Caleb Drexler Booth, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, reviewed the report at the December 5 Board Work Study Session. There are 5 goals with strategies that form the World’s Best Workforce report. Of the 5 goals, only the first goal was met. The other 4 goals were not met. The goals for next year are set at a 2% increase over a 3 year average of data. We will continue to set rigorous goals. Within the World’s Best Workforce report we identify the members of the SAC committee. The Director of Curriculum & Instruction recommended approval of the World’s Best Workforce Summary Report to be sent to the Commissioner of Education. Motion by Guthmueller, seconded

by Burns to approve the World’s Best Workforce Summary Report to be sent to the Commissioner of Education. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously.

10.0 COMMUNICATION 10.1 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916 10.2 Schools for Equity in Education. 10.3 CAEF. 10.4 MSBA. 11.0 INFORMATION ITEMS 11.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and events in the school district. 11.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 12.0 ADJOURN at 7:02 p.m.

Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 27, 2016.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLISHED NOTICE CASE NO. 16 SC 1246 To Defendent: Eric D. Henkel 212 White Pine Rd. Circle Pines, MN 55014 You are being sued by WESTconsin Credit Union in Small Claims Court.

A hearing will be held at the St. Croix County Government Center, Clerk of Court, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016 on January 10, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

If you do not appear or file an answer, a judgement may be given to the person suing you. A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the above address.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 27, 2016.