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Picture this: You are walking through the store fi lling up your cart with groceries when your 2-year-old starts throwing a tantrum in the middle of the aisle because you told them they can’t have the Baby Shark toy. Jamie Waldvogel, a Lino Lakes mother of two, founded a consulting business named Behave Your Best that helps parents and early childhood educators learn how to deal with that situation before it even begins. “Our purpose is to divert unwanted behavior as early as possible so they are not waiting for 2- and 4-yearolds to continue practicing those unwanted behaviors,” Waldvogel explained. “We are intervening earlier.” Waldvogel has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in behavior analysis and therapy. For around 10 years, she worked for a company serving children who have autism. While she was pregnant with her fi rst child, she decided she wanted to be around more to be a mother to her children and help others when she was able. Behave Your Best was founded in 2011.What originally started as a parttime consulting business to help parents with potty training has completely transformed and grown into a team of consultants in Minnesota and Chicago. “I am a woman of faith, and I realized that this is part of my journey of what I am supposed to be doing on this Earth,” Waldvogel said. The business has helped more than 200 families in 2019 and mainly works with children ages 1-7, but has served families with

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children of up to 12 years old. The idea is to be proactive and learn how to deal with unwanted behaviors before they become a big problem. Behave Your Best works in homes with parents, but also child care centers, school districts, preschools, businesses and other organizations. The business serves families throughout the Twin Cities as far north as Hugo and as far east as Stillwater and Woodbury. Problems can arise if a child doesn’t know how to tolerate “no,” has difficulty transitioning from something that is fun to something that is not so fun, or doesn’t want to follow instructions the fi rst time they are given. “It is not that parents are doing something wrong, or bad, it is just that reacting to the problem isn’t going

to fi x the problem,” Waldvogel explained. “The child has already used that behavior, so we are too late. We have to get ahead of it; we have to teach the child a different response to that situation.” She added, “We teach parents that their child can only learn a new skill when they are at their best. If they are upset or frustrated with something, it isn’t going to work, that is not the time to teach. You wouldn’t try to teach them their ABC’s or 123’s if they are in the middle of a tantrum.” Janine Ketchel, owner of Kindergardens Child Development Center in Hugo, said that is one of the main takeaways she and her staff have learned from working with Behave Your Best since 2013. “So many people — I was one of them — when a child is misbehaving, you sit down right afterward and talk to them about what they did and they are not hearing you,

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because they are not wired that way. Their brain is tuning you out,” she said. “The best way is to practice. You practice the piano to get better, you have to practice anything to get better. Practice teaching those social skills when they are open to learning.” Kindergardens began working with Behave Your Best to help with challenging behaviors

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES

Outgoing Mayor Jeff Reinert presents Rob Rafferty, mayor-elect, with his “city of Lino Lakes” gavel at Reinert’s last City Council meeting Dec. 23.

The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Dec. 23 meeting: • Recognized Bruce Hanson, owner of Surfside Seaplane Base. The business will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in April. “I have a lot of respect for Bruce and what he does over there. It is truly something that makes Lino Lakes unique,” said Mayor Jeff Reinert. • Approved an extension for planned unit development (PUD) final plan/final plat submittal for Nature’s Refuge. Nature’s Refuge is a 61-lot single-family residential subdivision located north of Main Street and west of Lino Lakes Elementary School.

Preferred Builders Inc. is finalizing details regarding HOA documents and wetland management plans and has requested a second six-month extension. The developer was already granted an extension, which expires at the end of December. Preferred Builders will have to submit a complete PUD final plan/final plat by June 25, 2020. • Approved 2020 labor agreements with AFSCME Local No. 2454, LELS Local No. 260 and IUOE Local No. 49. All agreements call for a 3% wage increase Jan. 1. • Approved a 2020 compensation plan for nonunion employees, which is consistent with the other agreements reached with the unions.

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• Authorized the public safety department to sell eight fi re pagers to the New Germany Fire Department for $125 each. Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained that those fi re pagers are no longer compatible with the county’s fi re paging system. He added that the reason the pagers are being sold for $75 less than the last sale is because these eight pagers do not have working chargers, which will cost $75 each. • Accepted a $250 donation from a New Brighton resident for the K-9 unit. • Held the second reading of an ordinance amending city code (Chapters 401 and 402) related to connection to municipal water, sewer

systems and private wells. The amendment allows for installation of private wells subject to certain conditions. Property owners were previously required to hook up to city water (if available) if their well failed. The ordinance was approved and the council voted to dispense with the full reading of the ordinance. • Approved a resolution allowing a private well to be constructed at 7109 Sunrise Drive. • Postponed a resolution accepting quotes and awarding a construction contract for irrigation controller upgrades. The action item was postponed at the request of Councilman

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If you’d like to help people facing homelessness, a great opportunity to do so is coming up Jan. 22: The point-in-time (PIT) count. To get an accurate assessment of the extent of homelessness, each January the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires an annual PIT Count of people experiencing homelessness. The count includes men, women and children who are living in shelters, on the street or in places not meant for human habitation, as well as individuals and families living with family or friends. The PIT is conducted so the county can identify what’s needed to help the homeless and to apply for housing and service programs. The count, facilitated by Anoka County’s Heading

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The road is calling and I must go

am borrowing a headline from a former coworker who wrote a final column before leaving for graduate school in Montana. She paraphrased a quote from naturalist John Muir in a letter to his sister that read, “The mountains are calling and I must go.” I really liked that headline. Only I have replaced the word mountains with road. My apologies to Muir and any semblance of plagiarism. After 13 years with Press Publications and three years as editor of the White Bear Press, I am retiring from the world of full-time work. My days at the Press started as a Feeling part-time proof reader. That lead to Inspired doing obits and student news, which into a staff writer position. I’ve Debra Neutkens grew worked on the Quad Community Press, the Forest Lake Press, The Citizen in Hugo and finally the White Bear Press, our flagship paper and subliminally my goal all along. I still handle obits; it was a duty I didn’t want to delegate. I am proud of my tenure with the White Bear Press and its storied, 125-year history. Without this community newspaper, or any newspaper for that matter, there would be little recorded history. Social media certainly doesn’t provide a newspaper clipping for grandma to hang on her refrigerator door. I am a dinosaur in this world of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I refuse to embrace social media because I feel conspiratorial hints at invasions of my privacy. Luckily the (much) younger members of the news team happily post stories and monitor sites for chatter, making up for my reluctance. To put this in better perspective, I started my journalism career on a manual typewriter. That’s how old I am. How things have changed. I have helped tell the stories of fascinating people, covered countless government meetings, edited and rewritten hundreds of obituary notices and answered thousands of emails. Finding content to fill the paper every week has never been a problem. The stories often come to me. Heading up this gem of a community paper has been interesting and fun. Well, almost always. There are occasional disgruntled readers or something that requires correction, despite our very best efforts at accuracy. Sometimes, I admit, I’ve wanted to run screaming out of a council chambers when a meeting is particularly long and boring. It’s odd really, to think I started this business as a college intern for my hometown weekly. I’ll never forget a school board meeting where the main topic of discussion was cheerleaders’ skirts. I have come full circle. I leave the newsroom in capable hands. Our dedicated staff of talented millenials are passionate about community journalism and spreading real news. There is nothing fake about our mission. Although I’ll be stepping down as lead editor here at Press Publications, I have been asked to stay on as a contributing writer so my byline will still appear. Fortunately I can work from anywhere with WiFi so I won’t be disappearing completely. Neither will stories on the lake level lawsuit headed to the Supreme Court in 2020, a case I’ve followed since 2012. I agreed to part-time hours because I worry a bit about being bored in retirement. I’ve worked since I was 15 after all and I’m used to it. It’s probably a silly notion since there seem to be myriad activities for seniors. I do have a bucket list. Maybe I’ll finally learn Spanish. And then there’s travel. With a son and son-in-law serving active duty in the military, our children move around the country. Instead of coming to us, we will go to them. The road beckons and I must go. ¡Hasta luego! (see you later) And all the best in the New Year! Debra Neutkens is the editor of the White Bear Press.

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Bring in the New Year with fudge

or as long as I can remember we have celebrated New Year’s Eve with chocolate. For some odd reason I’ve always believed whatever I did on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day was going to be a representation of what the year would be like, but I’m not superstitious. I’ve never actually thought back over the year or even recorded what I did to see if there is any truth to my silly thoughts. The reality is, it’s more of a frame of mind and my way of trying to control what the year will be like. If I fall asleep before midnight, will the year be boring? If I go to a party or have my own party will the year be ﬁlled with fun, friends and family? Silly, I know. Obviously, I have little control of what kind of year it’s going to be, but Wild I can control what I get to eat. Last Chow week, I met someone who also really likes chocolate. We got talking about Lisa Erickson “all things food” and like most food conversations, we ended up talking about a favorite goodie—this time hot fudge. The best treats are made with chocolate and lots of butter. Is there a better way to bring in the New Year than with a hot fudge sundae? It’s going to be a very good year!

Ford’s (Butter) Hot Fudge 12 ounces good quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli 1 cup good quality butter like Crystal Ball Farm’s Dinner Bell Creamery butter 2 2/3 cup evaporated milk 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips. Slowly whisk until the butter and the chips are melted; add the milk and then the powdered sugar. Stirring constantly, bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and boil for 8 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Serve warm over ice cream. Pour extra (if there is any) into jars. Seal tightly and store refrigerated. Thank you, Randy and Marilynn Ford for sharing this recipe. The recipe is easy to make, but make sure you use good quality chocolate and butter. Most of the ﬂavor and texture comes from the butter and chocolate. The Fords also recommend adding the hot fudge to a cup of coffee for an extra special treat. Kanabec County Times’ food columnist. You can reach Lisa at thatsmywildchow@gmail.com or check out her blog at wild-chow.com.

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PAID LETTER: Tony Cavegn for City Council Tony Cavegn would be a great city council member. Working in government today is not a desirable task. It takes a special kind of person. I believe that Tony has what it takes to help our city move forward in a safe and fiscal manner. A keynote strength is his relationship building. He listens and gathers facts. When he speaks, it is with a clear voice on the question. He easily relates to people of all ages and backgrounds. He

is quick to volunteer, be it a “Breakfast with Santa,” a school or church event, or as a member of a community team searching for the whereabouts of a missing citizen. A diligent and informed decision-maker, Tony does his homework in order to gain varying perspectives of a situation … and then he can be very forthright in presenting his answer. After expressing his viewpoints, the listener has little doubt as to his position. He speaks his mind in a thoughtful manner that lets his listeners know they have been heard.

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Never afraid to accept challenges, Tony is willing to try something new if the something old isn’t working. Once more, after the decision is made, he does an excellent job of follow-through and in communicating his actions. He is always ready to step up and take a leadership role, but equally excited to work with others as a team player. Tony works hard to build consensus among persons with different viewpoints. His ultimate goal is to find a solution that would work best for the city. Tony also tries to keep complex issues as basic as possible to gain understanding and

cooperation among individuals and organizations. He is a family man who has raised his children in Lino Lakes. He cares about providing the services the citizens of Lino Lakes need to maintain a quality lifestyle. There are many attributes of being a good council person. Our city deserves the best, and this writer endorses Tony Cavegn as being that person. Vince Lechman Lino Lakes

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The Grinch strikes on Christmas

The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is asking for help to identify the Grinch who struck on Christmas. At 2:10 a.m. a camera captured video footage of a woman breaking into a home in the 600 block of Highland Circle in Lino Lakes. The woman broke into the garage, searched a car, broke into the home and stole many items. Anyone who has any information or recognizes the woman in the video is asked to call the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department at 651-982-2300. The police department is also asking residents who have camera systems in the area to review their video footage from the early morning hours of Dec. 25 and report any suspicious activity.

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POLITICAL BRIEF Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus At the first meeting of the new year, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Jan. 7, the Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus will welcome Jill Chisholm from Moms Demand Action (MDA). MDA is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. As a retired educator, Chisholm focuses on our most vulnerable citizens, our children. The presentation is from BeSMART, the educa-

tional wing of the organization that is focused on practical tips and strategies for assuring gun safety in homes where children are present. Chisholm’s associate, Dan Hildebrand, will also present to raise awareness of the importance of protecting children from guns. Residents who live in eastern Anoka, southern Chisago or northern Washington county are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake. For more information, contact Caucus Chair Sandy at 651-492-1149.

Common angler question: Does my ice shelter need a license? As more anglers prepare for ice fishing, the DNR sometimes receives questions about ice shelter licenses. Minnesota fishing regulations recognize two types of shelters: portable and nonportable. A portable shelter is one that collapses, folds or is disassembled for transportation.

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When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

CENTENNIAL SPORTS ARENA OPEN HOUSE When: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 4 Where: Public open house to celebrate the new addition and renovation of the sports arena. Open house to include open skate from 10:30 a.m.-noon, JV boys hockey game at 1 p.m., Community Dedication Ceremony at 2:50 p.m., varsity boys game at 3:05 p.m. and Centennial HS Alumni game at 5:30 p.m.

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 Where: Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Hike paved trails and neighborhood streets, approx. 5 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com

When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. This month’s topic is winter tree identiﬁcation. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 18 and the 3rd Saturday of the month Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes FELTED DIFFUSER When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Details: New club for youth in kindergarten Jan. 11 through one year Where: Centennial post high school focus Library, 100 Civic on environmental Heights Circle, Circle education through Pines hands-on learning Details: Pick out colors experiences. Older of loose wool and learn youth have leadership how to create wet felted opportunities. Free. balls that can hold Contact: https://z.umn. essential oils to keep a edu/Eclubs

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WINTERFEST When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Where: Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Community event with ice skating, live DJ, giant bonﬁ re, s’mores, hot cocoa and food available for purchase. Contact:linolakes.us/ parks

SCHOOL’S OUT SKATE DAY When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 Where: Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Ice skating and free hot dogs, chips, bottled water and hot cocoa on a day off of school. Contact: linolakes.us/ parks

SNOW DAY When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family fun event with ice ﬁ shing, cross-country skiing, Norweigian kicksledding, snowshoeing, crafts, live animal shows and refreshments. No registration needed and equipment provided. Contact: 651-429-8007

SAINTS OF SWING SWING DANCE When: 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Free dance lessons with Carol Brecht-Wiles at 6:15 p.m. and music from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission $12/adult and $8/ student (under 21). Tickets available at the door; include two beverages (beer, wine or soda). Contact: mystjoes.me

Ongoing BABY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and ﬁ ngerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

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NASA Family Science When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Class for families to explore various themes through fun,

Details: Stories, songs and ﬁ ngerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and ﬁ ngerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/half day or $25/full day. Contact: christoscenter.org

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When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors TODDLER STORYTIME can knit, crochet, When: 11-11:30 a.m. embroider, quilt, Tuesdays needlework and more while socializing. Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Contact: 651-982-2440 or Circle, Circle Pines ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

hands-on activities developed by the Astrophysics Education Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

CRIBBAGE When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the ﬁ rst Tuesday of the month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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

BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details:Watch Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage. Tickets $20/adult, $10/child. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

DEAR LENNY: BERNSTEIN’S LIFE IN SONGS AND LETTERS When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Tribute to Leonard Bernstein features Dan Chouinard, Diana Graselli, Bradley Greenwald and Prudence Johnson. Contact:651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries. org

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When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Jan. 9 Where: Shoreview Community Center meeting rooms 202-203, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Gathering for NEIGHBORHOODS women who are new NEARBY to the area, have had life changes, or would just like to make new ‘SEUSSICAL, JR.’ When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, friends, with monthly social events such as Jan. 2 and 9; 7 p.m. outings, speakers, Fridays, Jan. 3 and 10; 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays, interest groups, dining out, community service Jan. 4 and 11; 2 p.m. and more. Call to RSVP. Sundays, Jan. 5 and 12 Contact: 651-484-9163 Where: Haniﬂ

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WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Local food vendors and community booths, as well as a class. Contact: forksinthedirt. com

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Red Cross Blood Drive When: 12:30-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 Where: New Life Lutheran Church, 6000 148th St. N., Hugo Details: Visit RedCrossBlood.

org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by accomplished pianist, composer, and distinctive arranger who works regularly with famed musicians and in fi lm and television, earning five Grammy nominations and an Emmy nod. Tickets $25-$35. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

THE BARLEY JACKS When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Masters of the ﬁddle, guitar, bass and drum who meld their divergent backgrounds of blues and bluegrass, classical and Celtic, R & B and bebop to inspire each other and create something entirely new. Tickets $25-$35. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

BEEKEEPING BASICS When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Learn about basic bee biology and ecology, beekeeping tools and equipment, the costs associated with beekeeping and resources available in the Twin Cities. Also honey tasting. $25/ person. Contact: ramseycounty. us

‘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. Online: www.presspubs. com/calendar Email: calendar@presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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“Super” Solomon and his family were playing games at their church the Friday before Christmas. They walked up the stairs to grab a game and found Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a bunch of familiar faces and a ton of wrapped presents in front of a tree. Super Solomon is the son of Travis and Jen Wunderlich, who have lived in Lexington for almost two years. On Easter Sunday, three days before his third birthday, Solomon was diagnosed with high-risk B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “It was the worst April Fools Day non-prank,” Jen said.

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Sara Jane Parsons has always loved creating things. After a horrible car accident that left her unable to use her arms and legs, she had to find a new way to create. Parsons, 55, grew up in Circle Pines and graduated from Centennial in 1981.While she was looking for part-time legal work, Parsons began drawing and painting and fell in love with the craft. An assistant tapes dowels to her brushes. This reduces the wear on her brushes and adds a little bit of length to the brush so she can paint a little bigger.

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Needed improvements to Birch Street have long been a topic of discussion in the city as far back as 2010. The City Council got its fi rst look

at preliminary plans for the corridor at its Jan. 7 work session. Anoka County design engineer and right of way

specialist Jason Orcutt explained that many of the details have yet to be worked out, but the fi rst phase of the project is proposed for summer

2019. The second phase will likely follow in summer 2021. “We are in the very beginning stages here,” he said.

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The City of Lino Lakes has until Feb. 1 to come up with a proposal to save Chomonix Golf Course. The Anoka County Parks Committee recently discussed the possibility of turning the golf course into a multiuse outdoor recreation area within the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Lino Lakes Mayor Jeff Reinert, City Councilman Rob Rafferty and City Administrator Jeff Karlson all attended the Jan. 15 meeting in an effort to get more information and see if there is anything the city can do to protect the course. Reinert said the city was first made aware of the topic on Monday, the day before the Parks Committee met.

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A developer that is known for its hotels is interested in downtown Centerville—not for a hotel, but an apartment complex. Representatives of Truline Construction, of Monticello, visited the joint Planning and Zoning Commission

and Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting Jan. 16 to have an informal discussion regarding their vision for the city-owned property located on Centerville Road near Sorel Street in Centerville. Chris Harchanko, a Realtor

with Apollo Properties and a project estimator/manager for Truline Construction, explained the vision is for a three-story apartment complex with 63 units and approximately 1,600 square feet of retail space. The apartment is proposed to

include “mid-scale to upper midscale” one- and two-bedroom units with “above-average amenities.” The proposed retail could be anything from a coffee shop to a gym.

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Heat shimmers in the cold air as Emma Borchardt and Isabelle Scully roast marshmallows at Wargo Nature Center during the annual Snow Day event Saturday, Jan. 26. The temperature stayed in the single digits, but sunshine and lack of wind created favorable conditions for a day of outdoor activities that included kick-sledding an trail rides on fat tire bicycles.

Increasing the funding formula by 3 percent, equalizing levy dollars and controlling the district’s costs of providing special education services were the top three priorities the Centennial School District presented to a few legislators at the annual legislative breakfast Friday, Jan. 27, in the Centennial High School Learning Commons. Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) and Rep. Nolan West (R-Blaine) attended the event. Sen. Jerry Newton (D-Coon Rapids) was unable to attend. Superintendent Brian Dietz explained the event was an opportunity for representatives of the district to ask questions of the legislators and identify areas of concern.

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FEBRUARY Community members establish Friends of Golden Lake

County swings into action on golf course strategic plan

Everyone in this newly formed group has something in common — they care about Golden Lake and its future. After around 30 residents attended a water quality meeting hosted by the city in December, a steering committee was formed with the task of creating an organization called the Friends of Golden Lake (FOGL).

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Whether the proposed recreation complex at Birch Street and Centerville Road should be placed on the ballot or not was up for discussion at the City Council’s work session on Feb. 4. The city last discussed the recreation complex at a work session in July. Recently, the council agreed to dedicate

$375,000 from the city’s general fund toward the first phase of the project. Jason Amberg, of WSB, presented the updated master plan for the site, located behind the city’s Fire Station at the corner of Birch Street and Centerville Road, at the council’s Jan. 7 work session.

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The Langmead sisters have tried it all —gymnastics, ice skating, soccer, swimming. But nothing has called to them the way dance does. Centennial High School senior Arcadia, sophomore Huyana, eighth-grader Jade and third-grader Indigo each started dance lessons at the age of 4, but the love of the sport was sparked much earlier.

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MARCH New owners transform Station 57

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New owners have taken over what was previously known as Station 57. They are completely gutting every inch of the building to transform it into what will be known as the Boulevard Bar & Grille. Amanda Knaeble of Lino Lakes and Terri and John Barstow of Andover bought the building from previous owner Mike McManus Feb. 1. McManus bought the building, previously known as Bamboo Betty’s, in December 2017.

Despite the extensive history of the Lovell building, which now is just a memory, Lexington officials were happy to break ground on Landings of

Lexington, an affordable housing community, on Feb. 22. Landings of Lexington, a project of Dominium, is a 180unit housing community that

Local girls gain friends, character joining Scouts BSA

will consist of two four-story residential buildings on the prominent corner of Lovell Road and Lexington Avenue.

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Rebecca Wressell and Emma Grundhauser got into the spirit of the Mardi Gras celebration Tuesday, March 5 at Bistro La Roux in Lexington with beads and elaborately painted face designs.

Most Scouts wait until spring to go on their first campout and fulfill this Tenderfoot rank requirement: “Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch.” Not Scouts BSA Troop 65. The girls’ first campout was Feb. 23-24, the snowiest February on record, when they pitched tents at Rum River Scout Camp near Ramsey. The girls have only been Scouts since early February, since Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America) opened registration for girls Feb. 1.

After Lino Lakes resident Missy Rodriguez found herself locked out of her house in the early hours of the morning March 9 in just her pajamas and slippers, she was thankful for her husband’s Christmas present. Missy bought the Ring Video Doorbell on Black Friday for her husband Rich after she heard it was the No. 1 seller on Amazon for Christmas and had seen some videos about the technology. While she was trying to figure out which one of her neighbors might be up early on a Saturday, she remembered she had a Ring doorbell and kept ringing the door bell until her husband checked in to see who was at his door.

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APRIL Lino Public safety selects new K-9 handler Lino Lakes will soon have a new partnership protecting its streets. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department (LLPSD) recently announced that its current K-9 Justice, who joined the department in September 2012, will have to retire within the next year or two. The department has since selected a dog

and K-9 officer who are now training together. The new K-9 is a year and a half year old German shepherd from Czech Republic. New K-9 Officer, Kristen Mobraten, chose his name, Argos. “In Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ Argos is the name of Odysseus’ faithful dog who was known for his speed,

No April Fools’ joke: Down Under ‘kaput’ It is not an April Fools’ joke. The Down Under is no more. It’s done for. It’s... history. The old building, which was located at 10100 Lake Dr., was demolished by Nitti Roll-Off & Demolition Services, Inc. Thursday, Dec. 4. Demolition started around 7 a.m. and by noon all that was left was a pile of rubble with only one beam left standing.

Blaine youth baker ﬁnds sweet success

Quilters bring out soft side of law enforcement

Paige Goehner, an 11-year-old from Blaine, met her idol Duff Goldman along with Valerie Bertinelli while participating on Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.” Goehner won the competition.

For many years, a group of quilters has gathered on the second and fourth Tuesday morning of the month at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Circle Pines to work on their own personal projects. Last fall, the group decided they wanted to put their creative minds together to do something for the community. The group makes

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strength, tracking ability and, of course, his loyalty,” she explained. “After reading about the dog and how devoted he was to his owner, I felt like it was the perfect name for my canine partner.”

Circle Pines’ new playground tribute to site history Later this spring, children of all ages will have a new destination — just in time for summer vacation. The Circle

Pines Park Board approved a $90,000 upgrade to the park at City Hall April 2. The work will be completed alongside the ongoing expansion of Centennial Library. The current play structure was installed in 1998

stuffed puppies and blankets to be given out to children who may need something soft to snuggle with. Patricia Clearence, chaplain for the Lexington Fire Department, Centennial Fire District and Centennial Lakes Police Department, keeps the stuffed puppies and blankets in her car so that if she needs them on a call, they are close by.

and is at the end of its life cycle. Although the park has been on the city’s radar for a couple of years, discussion and planning for its replacement commenced at the beginning of 2019.

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In a scenario that felt all too real, Centennial High School (CHS) juniors and seniors found out what it would be like to lose one of their own in a simulated mock crash. Arrive Alive, which began in 2009, challenges students to think about distracted driving, the responsibility of making mature decisions, and the consequences of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In an effort to make an impact right before prom, the two-day event was held April 23-24.

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Laurie and Brian Soderman’s kids, Dustin, Kyle and Troy, have fond memories of brotherly

shenanigans around their parents’ business, Rock Gardens. This year, the business is celebrating

its 30th anniversary. When Laurie and Brian purchased the property back in December 1989, it was

Teacher of the Year in 10th year with Centennial Around 7:30 a.m. May 9, teacher Dan DeRuyck was trying to prepare some breakfast before his students arrived when he was interrupted by a big group of people who were really happy to see him. In a surprise ceremony, DeRuyck found out he is the pick for the 2019-2020 Centennial Teacher of the Year.

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Despite numerous hiccups along the way, an area couple couldn’t be happier that they have finally broken ground on their new 7,500-square-foot building. Scott and Shelly Carlson have owned All Seasons Rental, located at 7932 Lake Drive, since 1996. Scott always pictured himself going into the tool repair business but said both his father and uncle convinced him the rental business would be a better choice.

Sivarajah selected as Anoka County Commissioner Following a 4-2 vote May 14, Rhonda Sivarajah, current Anoka District 6 county commissioner, was appointed to the county’s top position. Sivarajah abstained from voting and did not participate in discussion. Since March 26, the Anoka County Board has met three times — twice in regular session and once in a

work session — to discuss how to proceed with selecting the county’s next administrator. County Administrator Jerry Soma announced he would retire May 1 after eight years in the position, but said he was willing to stick around a bit longer if the county needed him to do so. FILE PHOTO

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Becca Ackerson and Adam Cross stroll down the red carpet on the stage at the Centennial Performing Arts Center during the prom grand march Saturday, April 27. They dressed in clothing inspired by the 1920s fashion to ﬁt with the “A Night at Gatsby’s” theme.

A new company in Centerville hopes to help its clients recover quickly from injuries while also preventing unnecessary pain medications, injections and surgeries. Resonance Physiotherapy & Sports Performance has been around for one year, but recently moved into a space at Kettlebell Gym, 6845 20th Ave. S, Centerville. The company’s founder, Lino Lakes resident Tom Tardif, is originally from Maine. He moved to Minnesota 5 1/2 years ago with his wife, Alyssa. Tardiff has always been fascinated by the anatomy of the human body and became interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy after experiencing sport injuries himself and watching others heal from injuries.

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JUNE Blaine resident participates in 22nd MS 150

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Handler Cole Bangerter and K-9 Heinz, of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, demonstrate the board jump during a public demonstration Sunday, June 16 at Centennial High School. The demo kicked off the two-da7 U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 12 Patrol Dog (PD1) Certification hosted by the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department.

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Soon-to-be kindergartner Zachary celebrates his preschool graduation with a new dog stuffed animal from his grandmother. Rice Lake Elementary School held a Kid’s Club Preschool graduation May 29.

JULY Lino Lakes woman inspired to share her journey with Parkinson’s It took a Lino Lakes resident four hours and 17 minutes to complete this year’s Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, a feat she accomplished despite never having run a marathon before and having Parkinson’s disease. Before meeting her husband, Mark, in 2012, Podobinski

A young boy’s 12th birthday party served the dual purpose of celebrating the end of chemotherapy treatments and bringing a community of Star Wars loving fans together. Alexander Knutson, of Lino Lakes, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) when he was in the third grade. ALL is the most common form of childhood leukemia and is a cancer of the blood that affects the body’s white blood cells. Since Alexander is a fan of Star Wars, his parents, Lorne and Marianne, helped him understand his cancer and the treatments by explaining them in terms of the Galactic Empire. They told him that the rebel blood cells in his body meant him harm and the rebellion had to be put down. The loyal cells needed weapons (chemo) and a case (surgically implanted port) to win the Battle of the Blood Cells.

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said, she was not a runner. In fact, in college, she tried to do track and field and ended up dropping out. She started to get into the sport that her husband enjoyed, but slowly started experiencing symptoms of Parkinson’s that continued to get worse.

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A Lino Lakes couple who met at the State Fair 23 years ago can’t wait to “run a marathon” at this year’s big gettogether. Brendan and Melissa Szala have brought their Pitchfork Sausage truck to the fair for seven years. The two

met while working at Butcher Boys and have now been married for 13 years. They have four children who are also involved when they can be, including Trevor, 10, Zoey, 7, Colin, 4, and 8-month-old Lexie.

North metro brands itself as ‘technology corridor’ A public/private partnership to attract technology businesses to the north metro is officially underway. Officials from Anoka and Washington counties are spearheading the effort to brand the stretch of Interstate 35E near five north metro cities— Centerville, Columbus, Forest Lake, Hugo and Lino Lakes—as the future home of the Minnesota Technology Corridor. The partnership has been in the works for about a year. It began with meetings between county officials and Connexus Energy, which had been approached by tech companies looking for areas with fiber access, high energy capacity and undeveloped land near the airport.

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Oscar is only 8 months old, but he is already well on his way to becoming a hero. Oscar is a golden retriever that belongs to retired Lexington firefighter (1994-2017) Bradley Gavin. After Gavin’s Newfoundland/black lab mix passed away, it didn’t take him long FILE PHOTO to find another companion. Cora, 6, of Lino Lakes, hand feeds a goat Gavin has been a technician with Northstar Search and Rescue at the Kids Fest petting zoo at Fete des for 2 1/2 years. He first heard about the nonprofit organization afLacs Sunday, July 21, in Centerville. ter he became president of the Lexington Fire charitable gambling organization and attended the state convention. 1,500 people check out new library An estimated 1,500 visitors Crowd-pleasing sweet corn roast Local girl’s letter initiates action checked out the new Centennial LiA local 10-year-old girl’s brary in Circle Pines June 29 during letter was the final push for the grand opening celebration. the city of Circle Pines to join the Minnesota GreenStep Executive order provides Cities program. The letter was more options for people written by 10-year-old Numa with kidney disease Zahra, who attended Golden For the first time in 46 years, Lake Elementary this past the federal government has taken school year. The handwritten action to help people with kidney letter was brief: “My name is disease. On July 10, Lino Lakes Numa and I am about to turn resident and longtime nephrolo10 next month. I am worried gist Mark Rosenberg, MD, was in about the climate change. It Washington to witness President would be wonderful if the city Donald Trump sign an executive could declare a climate change order dedicated to advancing AmerFILE PHOTO policy. Please think about it.” ican kidney health. The last time Numa was later recognized Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation staff the federal government took action for her actions by Lt. member Megan Valerius brushes with regard to kidney disease was Gov. Peggy Flanagan and melted butter on a roasted cob of in 1973, when it agreed that MediMinnesota Pollution Control sweet corn during the 9th annual care would cover the costs of kidney Agency (MPCA) Commissioner disease, no matter the person’s age. Family Corn Roast Thursday, July 25 Laura Bishop in September. at Sunrise Park in Lino Lakes.

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Blaine toddler needs $2 million therapy

Young Life coming to Centennial

Area chaplain climbs 75 feet to raise funds for medical alert dog

A soon-to-be 2-yearold is running out of time. Before her second birthday on Sept. 6, Maddy needs a lifesaving treatment called Zolgensma, a gene therapy that costs $2.2 million. It might just be the most expensive drug in the world. Maddy’s mother, Blaine resident Angie Bruce, found out Maddy had spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) about halfway through her pregnancy. Bruce and her family had never heard of SMA and said they were not made aware that both she and Maddy’s father, Mike Smith, were genetic carriers of SMA when

A core group of around 10 adults are putting their minds together with the hope of establishing a teen ministry for Centennial Middle School (CMS) and Centennial High School (CHS) students. The startup team has worked to find adult mentors, identify possible volunteers and start fundraising, all in an effort to establish Centennial Area Young Life. Although the focus is to reach CMS and CHS students, the group will be open to students who attend private schools or are home-schooled as well as neighboring districts.

An area chaplain needed all the support she could get Sept. 14. Even though she is terrified of heights, she climbed a 75-foot ladder on a fire engine. Patricia Clearence, who serves as the chaplain for the Centennial Fire District (CFD) and Lexington Fire Department, climbed the ladder as part of a “FUNdraiser” to raise funds for 4-year-old Madelyn, daughter of Danielle and Jay Latcham, of Lino Lakes.

Lino K-9 retires on ‘Justice Day’

Following nearly five years in office, the mayor of Lexington has announced his plans to resign from the position. Mayor Mark Kurth first announced his plans to resign at a City Council

work session last month. His last meeting will be Sept. 19 and his resignation will be effective Sept. 30. Kurth said he had to resign, after his decision to relocate to Blaine.

Youthway Center volunteer dubbed ‘Great Neighbor’

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they were pregnant with Maddy’s brother Michael, who just turned 4.

New ambassadors ready to represent Lino Lakes Three new a ambassadors are rready to improve ttheir public speaking sskills, strengthen ffriendships and rrepresent their c community. Three jjudges — Rhonda S Sivarajah, Samantha SUBMITTED Rawleigh and Maddie Simon — selected Amelia Phommady, Claire McArdle and Kailey Groess (out 14 candidates) as 2020 Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors at the 16th annual coronation held Aug. 18 at Centennial Middle School. Alicia Koehnen was voted by her peers as Miss Congeniality.

Lexington mayor resigns effective Sept. 30

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Justice officially retired from the job Sept. 1. Justice became the second police K-9 to serve the Lino Lakes community when he joined the public safety team in August 2012. Justice had over 270 deployments, located 32 suspects/missing persons and performed 45 public demonstrations throughout his career.

Lexington kicks off fall

Over 200,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. were asked to nominate those who have made a positive difference for the Great Neighbor Award, and an area volunteer made the top five. Rosie Griep has volunteered with Youthway Ministries since February 2014. Youthway Ministries is a nonprofit faith-based ministry that operates the Youth Center located in the Centennial Square Manufactured Home Community in Blaine. Nextdoor teamed up with the new comedy “The Neighborhood” on CBS to celebrate amazing neighbors across the country with “The Great Neighbor Shout-Out.” Nextdoor asked neighbors to nominate those who have made a positive difference. In June, neighbors across America voted for who they believed deserved to win the Great Neighbor Shout-Out, and Greip was among the five winning finalists. As a top five finalist, Griep received a plaque and neighborhood block party Friday, Sept. 6.

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Dogs dressed up for the Doggy Pawrade at the Lexington Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 21 for a chance to win Best Costume, Best Trick and Best of Show. The Doggy Pawrade was a new addition to this year’s festival.

OCTOBER Comfort food just when we'll need it

2 more inducted into Centennial Hall of Fame

This January or February when everyone is ready for winter to be over, locals can warm up their bellies with signature, handmade pasta dishes at a new restaurant. Shortly after the first of the new year, Campanelle Restaurant & Bar will open its doors to customers at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes. Campanelle will be located in the same building as Dunkin', on the west side, closest to the McDonalds. Owner Kent Bergmann, a Lino Lakes resident, has been in the restaurant industry for 24 years and counting and is thrilled to open up a restaurant in his own community.

This year's Centennial Hall of Fame inductees have two things in common — their support of Centennial Schools and students, and their passion for education. Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay and longtime theater director Mark Quinlan were formally inducted into the Centennial Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 27. Quinlan was previously inducted into the Hall of Fame in May prior to the opening

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Matthew's abruptly closes its doors Matthew's Family Restaurant in Circle Pines abruptly closed its doors after more than two decades in business. There was a sign posted on the door last week that read, “After 23 years of proudly serving this community, we are being forced to close. These are not our wishes.” The note was signed, “Kindest thoughts and sweetest

of the spring play “Becoming Memories.” He passed away days later after a battle with thyroid cancer. Pat-A-Cake: Celebrates 25 years in Lino Lakes Many adults who attended Pat-A-Cake Child Care years ago returned to see some familiar faces and learn how the business has changed over the years at a 25th anniversary celebration Oct. 3. Owner Patti Beecher

memories, Love Amy and Matt.” Rumors have been circulating social media since the closing. Some of the rumors allege criminal activity. Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) Chief James Coan said, “I can tell you that our department has no criminal investigation going on concerning the restaurant or the

grew up in Lino Lakes and was inspired to go into the world of day care at a young age. Beecher was initially contemplating the career of a teacher but realized four years of school was not for her. After Beecher's sister begged her to watch her daughter, Beecher started an in-home day care, which she ran for 2 1/2 years before finding a home for Pat-ACake at 7761 Lake Drive.

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owners, nor have we been contacted by any other law enforcement agency regarding any investigation. Having said that, I suppose that

anything is possible, as we wouldn’t necessarily hear from a federal agency.” Coan noted that extra patrol has been requested in the area.

Parent advocacy group offers support and connection

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Eight-month-old Levi, of Lino Lakes, dresses up as Sven from Disney's “Frozen” and his older sister dressed up as Elsa for the Little Goblins Costume Party Saturday, Oct. 26 at Wargo Nature Center.

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Centerville mothers Gina Schmittdiel and Erin Ribar met three years ago after being connected through the Down Syndrome Association (DSA) of Minnesota. Gina and her husband Brian have two children, a 4-year-old and 3-year-old Gunnar, who has Down syndrome. Erin and her husband Matt have four children ages 7, 4, 2, and 7 months. Ben, their 2 1/2-year-old, has Down syndrome. In 2017 the mothers began attending a Down syndrome parent group in Blaine. The following year, the two stepped up to facilitate the group, which they are doing again this year with the help of Sana Kassab Soussi from Blaine. Because the location in Blaine was only 10 miles away from another support group in Mounds View, they decided to find a new location in Circle Pines.

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NOVEMBER Veteran holds patriotism dear to her heart Quad area resident Brandy Fulton wanted to join the military after graduating from high school because she thought it would be a great opportunity to pursue her education and travel. Her 20-year military career shaped her as a person and inspired her to continue serving. Brandy, 59, is originally from Pennsylvania, but lived in Circle Pines

Honorable service

Familiar face, new role

Centennial Lakes Fire District (CFD) Assistant Chief David Bruder displays the flag at the front of the Blue Heron Elementary Gymnasium for the annual Veterans Day Program Thursday, Nov. 7.

When Mayor Jeff Reinert decided he was going to run for the Anoka County Commissioner District 6 seat, Councilman Rob Rafferty, who had two years left of his term, decided it was “the appropriate thing to do” to run for mayor. Rafferty has lived in Lino Lakes for 23 years and is a SUBMITTED senior technician at Architecture Advantage in St. Paul. He has served on the council for 10 years but has also served on the Lino Lakes Charter Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and EDA. In the Nov. 5 election, Rafferty received 45.82% of the votes, followed by Tony Cavegn with 39.50%. Pat Davern and Ashley Antus were also running for the seat.

for 12 years before she moved to Lino Lakes in 2001. After a female recruiter from the Air Force visited her school, she knew that was the branch she wanted to be in. Brandy joined the Air Force on Dec. 7, 1979, and was on active duty for eight years. She started off her career as a dental assistant/hygienist working in a dental clinic.

New roof helps veteran's family weather cancer The Montes family woke up to the sound of banging on their roof and found a large crowd gathered on their front lawn Wednesday, Nov. 20. Ben and Mandy Montes and their three young children live on East Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines and are the latest recipients of a new roof, thanks to the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. The project is a nationwide effort to show gratitude to and honor the veterans who have served our country and the families who support them. Since 2016, more than 150 roofs have been installed. Ben served 10 years of active duty in the U.S. Army and remains on active duty with the Army National Guard as a recruiter. In July, he was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer, which had already spread throughout his body.

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Lexington Lofts proposal voted down Despite a 3-1 vote in favor of the Lexington Lofts proposal, it did not pass. The planned unit development (PUD) on the Nov. 7 agenda required a supermajority; that is, in the case of a five-member council, four council members would have to vote in favor of the

item for it to pass. The Lexington City Council currently has a vacant seat. Mayor Mike Murphy and council members Diane Harris and Kim DeVries voted yes, Councilman John Hughes voted no. Forest Lake developer Norhart proposed

the construction of luxury apartments that will consist of one four-story building and one five-story building located at the intersection of Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue, behind Northway Shopping Center.

DECEMBER New face at Olson's Market

Isanti business looking into Matthew's location

A longtime market in the Quad community may be under new ownership, but customers should not expect to see any drastic changes. Blaine resident Steve Awad and his father Tony took over Olson's Market in October after longtime owners Mike and Leslie Olson decided to retire and sell their business, located at 10102 Sunset Ave. in Blaine. The Olsons, residents of Maple Grove, have owned the store for more than 27 years.

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Barno Family Lights: A decade of perfecting animation

DNR looking into possible illegal sales of venison

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A Christmas light show in Circle Pines has taken holiday decorating to a new level. Circle Pines resident Justin Barno is the mastermind behind the show at 4102 88th Ave. NE. During his years at home, Barno helped his parents decorate for the holiday, but he was inspired to go beyond your average Christmas lights and inflatables after he saw Richard Holdman's house online. Holdman is one of the first creators of an animated light display.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confi rmed that Sausage Haus in Lexington has been under investigation since the fall of 2018. The investigation began in 2018 after the DNR received complaints that the establishment was selling wild venison. As part of the investigation, the DNR obtained a couple of search warrants and interviewed more than 400 people who either dropped a deer off or purchased venison from Sausage Haus. The main concerns are that customers who had never brought a deer to Sausage Haus for processing were able to purchase venison, and that customers who brought in a deer left with more than their deer could yield.

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Quad area residents now have a glimmer of hope that a family restaurant will reopen in the former Matthew's Family Restaurant location. A post circulating on the Nextdoor app claimed that a business called Creamery Crossing will open to customers as early as February. Eatery Creamery Crossing currently operates a location in Isanti and has been in business for over 35 years. The Quad Community Press reached out to Creamery Crossing, but the business was hesitant to provide details as it is still in the process of working out a lease agreement. “We are excited that the community is excited. We do not have a lease yet, so we are just asking everyone to be patient for a week or two while we move forward with more definite plans,” said a representative for the business.

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Lino Lakes resident Mike Dawson captured this photo of Cinnamon Teal Court in Lion Lakes with a drone. For several years, residents on the cul-de-sac have teamed up to be the brightest street in the city while collecting food, toys and cash donations for those in need.

Neighbor charged in connection to dog's death Tumble Fun Bus helps children increase skills

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The Tumble Fun Bus is not your average school bus. If you see the bright lime green bus rolling around town, chances are that somewhere in the metro, children are about to have fun. Lexington resident Shannon Shepardson, originally from North Dakota, has owned Tumble Fun Bus for 10 years. Shepardson had a friend in Nevada who owned a similar business. She was inspired to start Tumble Fun Bus years later in Minnesota.

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A neighbor has been charged in connection to an incident that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old dachshund named Buddy in Centerville. Larry Allen Hanson, 61, of Centerville, has been charged with one count of cruelty to animals. The felony offense carries a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $5,000. His first court appearance will be Jan. 10.

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Dec. 19 meeting: â€˘ Appointed Brandon Winge to fi ll the cityâ€™s vacant council seat. The vacancy was created after Councilman Mike Murphy was selected to fi ll out the remainder of former Mayor Mark Kurth's term. Winge will be sworn in at the councilâ€™s Jan. 2 meeting and will finish the remainder of Murphy's term, which expires in December 2020. â€˘ During a workshop meeting on Dec.5, Winge told the council that he feels, â€œBeing on City Council is an

opportunity to serve my community, and the position would be interesting and fun.â€? Winge also stated, â€œLexington is a great little town, and I like the Landings of Lexington and the projects that are in the works.â€? â€˘ Conducted the fi rst reading of a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to update the cityâ€™s voting threshold to meet Minnesotaâ€™s current state law for zoning amendments. This change would enable the council to grant zoning amendments by a majority vote as opposed to the current city standard of a 4/5 majority vote,

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have to turn away youth from their program because they would not be able to accommodate the number of children who want to participate. Centennial Little League will assume responsibility of all clean-up of all fields throughout the season. â€˘ Approved Minnesota State High School League Section 4AAA Softball 2020 Tournament dates for Memorial Park Ball Fields; May 18, 19, 21, 26 and 28, with rain back-up dates of May 20, 22, 27 and the 29. Chris Frye

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An Olympic fi gure skater graced an outdoor ice rink on White Bear Lake recently, bringing a fi lm crew along to capture the experience. The celebrity skater, Michelle Kwan, was a surprise guest to Chad and Nicole Whiterabbit of Mahtomedi, who were referred by a friend to the fi lm crew, F3 Visuals. F3 is a Minneapolis cinematography company that specializes in aerial (drone) footage. It is the same company that fi lmed a Mahtomedi High School grad, McQuaid Boo, skating on crystal clear ice near Ramsey County beach earlier this month. The video,

called LaCroix on Ice, went viral. Last we checked, it had 175,000 views. Somehow Kwan saw it on Instagram and since she was in the area, decided to do her own version of skating on White Bear Lake. Only she was wearing fi gure skates. At least, thatâ€™s the story told by Chad Whiterabbit, who got a call from a friend asking if his rink was shoveled because Michelle Kwan was coming. Kwan, 39, retired from competitive skating in 2006. She won two Olympic medals, a silver in â€˜98 and a bronze in â€˜02, plus five world championships. She was very courteous, Whiterabbit said, and an incredible skater. â€œYou couldnâ€™t even

hear her edges.â€? The cold temperatures were a little edgy, though, and Kwan was freezing. So Whiterabbit set up a heated ice shelter as a warming house. â€œIce conditions were really good,â€? added Whiterabbit, which was a reason Kwan and the crew came to his rink. And yes, it was shoveled; all three of his children play hockey and practice on the lake. The production crew used a drone, like they did in the LaCroix video, to fi lm Kwan, who indicated she planned to post it on her Instagram account. They fi lmed in 10-minute intervals from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Temperatures were in the single digits, so

Kwan came in the house for hot water for tea and posed with the Whiterabbit children for a photo: (from left) Lauren, Kwan, Ryan and Colton.

Kwan took breaks to warm up. Whiterabbit said the crew did it pro bono because theyâ€™re big fans. Just a day earlier, the celebrity skater was in Des Moines campaigning for Joe Biden. The Des Moines Register said Kwan â€œgave some free pointers to ice skaters Saturday morningâ€? in downtown

Des Moines â€œbefore gliding effortlessly into a pitchâ€? for the former vice president. She joined his presidential campaign as surrogate director, a job she did in a similar capacity for former presidential nominee Hillary Clintonâ€™s campaign. According to Whiterabbit, Kwan came to the Twin Cities to visit

Marty Collins, the son of the late Tom Collins, a professional skater who founded the Champions on Ice tour. The elder Collins died at his Edina home in September. Kwan starred on his tour along with former Olympians Brian Boitano, Nancy Kerrigan and Kristi Yamaguchi.

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Cougar girls, ranked No. 5, fend off Rebels The No. 5 ranked Centennial Cougars turned back Champlin Park 61-53 in girls basketball on Friday, Dec. 20. The Cougars (7-1) were paced by Jodi Anderson with 14 points. Jenna Guyer added 12, Camille Cummings nine and Hannah Herzig eight. Maye Fitzpatrick netted 10 and Miyah Dubose nine for the Rebels (2-5). Centennial played in the Roseville Area holiday tournament Friday and Saturday. Those games will appear in the next edition of the Quad Community Press due to early deadline this week for the holidays.

Cougar icemen lose to Andover 5-1 Centennial boys hockey lost its last game before the Christmas break to Andover 5-1 on Dec. 21 with A.J. Carls notching the goal. Wyatt Kaiser had two goals for Andover (6-1). The Cougars (3-4) played in the Tradition tournament in Plymouth last weekend. Results will be in the next edition.

Centennial skaters thump Wisconsin team 9-1 Centennial girls hockey cruised against Western Wisconsin 9-1 on Dec. 17 at the Super Rink in Blaine. Megan Goodreau pumped in three goals, while Ella O’Hearn, Morgan O’Hearn, Allison Pitlick, Sydni Griefenhagen, Nicole Hammond and Lauren O’Hara had one each. Anna Gilgosch made 16 saves for the Cougars (7-4). Bruce Strands

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Centennial boys basketball was still looking for its fi rst win after falling to the Champlin Park Rebels 84-40 at home Friday, Dec. 20. That fi rst “W” was not likely to come in their next game, as the Cougars faced Class 3A’s top-ranked team, Minnehaha Academy, led by two of the nation’s top college prospects, on Friday, Dec. 27 at an East Ridge holiday tournament. (That game came after our early deadline this week, but you can check online at presspubs.com.) Thomas Palmsteen scored 11 points and Evan Walsh 10 for the Cougars (06). For Champlin Park (3-3), Joshua Strong tallied 12 points, Ethan Rens 11, Cooper Olson 11 and Jared Walter 10.