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The Centennial School District celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded ice arena with an open house, which included a ribbon cutting, open skating as well as JV, varsity and alumni hockey games. Pictured above with the cougar are Carson, 7, Addelyn, 8, and Nora 3. Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay also took a picture with the cougar (bottom right).

Superintendent Brian Dietz thanked everyone for attending the event (top right). See more photos on page 16.

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TPC ROSE, a group of about 60 philanthropic women members of TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, worked throughout the year to raise $160,000 for its 2019 selected beneficiary, Safe Families for Children. Safe Families for Children is an international, volunteer-driven nonprofit. A local chapter serves primarily Anoka County. The check was presented at the December ROSE meeting, held at TPC Twin Cities.

Safe Families for Children works to empower parents, prevent child abuse and divert vulnerable children from entering the foster care system. TPC ROSE President Sharon Krumme said the mission resonated with the membership and community sponsors.

“Safe Families for Children surrounds families experiencing difficulties with a caring, compassionate community,” said Krumme. “TPC ROSE is all about strengthening the community. I’m pleased to bring our strong network of members and sponsors to help this worthy cause.”

Safe Families for Children Metro Director Elizabeth Beseke expressed gratitude for the funds and more.

“We have gotten some fabulous volunteers SEE TPC ROSE, PAGE 2

Skijoring fights the winter blues

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Cabin fever strikes humans and canines alike in the dog days of winter, but the classic sport of skijoring is one way for Minnesotans and their furry friends to fight the winter blues together.

Like a fusion between dogsledding and cross-country skiing, skijoring involves a partnership of dog and human, attached to each other by a tow line. Skijoring is an ancient activity, named from the Norwegian word for “ski driving.”

This old-fashioned sport has been among the rise in Minnesota parks in the last few years.

For Lino Lakes resident Kevin

always telling them heel, stay. In skijoring we say ‘let’s go,’ and off they go.”

In addition to a well-trained dog and basic skiing ability, skijoring requires a few items of special equipment: a pulling harness for the dog, a comfortable skijor belt and a tug line in between.

The Midwest Skijorers Club has grown phenomenally, and now hosts a five-part race series across the Midwest. However, not everyone skijors for the thrill of outracing the competitors.

“One of the most important things is for people to figure out is, what is the skijoring experience they’re looking for?

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Kevin Murphy, of Lino Lakes, skijors down a trail with his dog, Myta, an Alaskan/Siberian husky mix. Skijoring, which is essentially a cross between dogsledding and cross-country skiing, has been steadily gaining popularity in Minnesota parks over the last several years.

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Murphy, it provides both a way to bond with his dog partner, and to appreciate the Minnesota winter landscape in a new way. He began skijoring more than 25 years ago, when the Twin Cities had few opportunities for people interested in the sport. Murphy and a few others banded together as The Midwest Skijorers Club in order to create partnerships with local parks and winter sports events.

Breed isn’t important – almost any type of dog can be used in the sport, although larger, highenergy dogs such as huskies are usually the most adept.

“Dogs naturally love to run, and you’re giving them an opportunity to do something they want to do every moment of every day,” Murphy said. “We’re

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Dec. 23 meeting: • Approved the consent agenda, which included licenses, 2020 garbage and recycling rates, and police, fire and general fund disbursements. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that this is the fifth and final year of a garbage/recycling contract with Waste Management.

The 2020 contract reflects a 1.5% increase in rates. Antonen said the city will begin the request for proposals (RFP) process for a new contract soon.

“I do foresee recycling (rates) increasing dramatically in the next contract just because of how expensive recycling has gotten over the last couple of years,” Antonen said. “Essentially, China has stopped taking most of our recycling, so it is becoming increasingly expensive to recycle goods.”

• Approved plans and specifications for the 2020 street reconstruction project and authorized advertisement for bids.

The proposed improvements include full public utility replacement and street replacement along Center Road (between Crossway Drive and North Road), Stardust Boulevard (200 feet west of Aurora Lane to 150 feet west of Center Road), Moonlite Drive, Aurora Lane and North Star Lane.

There will also be pavement reclamation and spot curb and gutter replacement along Civic Heights Drive (just west of Shady Way to Pine Drive), Pine Drive (from South Drive to Lake Drive) and Shepherd Court. Civic Heights Circle is proposed to be reclaimed and repaved as an alternate bid. It is anticipated that the

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The Circle Pines City Council recognized outgoing Councilman Mike Schweigert for his four years of service on the council at the Dec. 23 meeting. Schweigert served on the council from January 2016 to December 2019. Pictured (from left) are Council members Matt Percy, Jennifer Rauner, Matt Schweigert and Mayor Dave Bartholomay. Not pictured is Councilman Dean Goldberg.

project would begin construction in May 2020 and be substantially complete in late October 2020.

• Approved the 2020-2022 union contract (Local 49, public works staff), which includes a wage increase of 3% in year one and 2.75% in years two and three.

Antonen explained that last spring, the city hired Springsted to conduct a wage and compensation study, which hadn't been performed in 15 years. “For the most part, we were within the range (compared to other cities), but there were

a few places where we needed to bump it up a little bit,” he said.

• Approved 2020 nonunion compensation.

The one-year agreement has similar terms to the union contract, including a wage increase of 3% for 2020.

• Approved an encroachment agreement and easement amendment with Magellan Pipeline. Antonen explained that during construction of the iron enhanced sand filter project, the city ran into an issue with an easement and encroachment on the Magellan Pipeline right of way ease-

ment, which runs close to the project.

“We ultimately ended up crossing the pipeline and therefore needed to execute an agreement with Magellan. During construction, we also found out the easement that Magellan had for the pipeline was incorrect,” he said. “The easement was roughly 20 to 25 feet west of where the pipe is actually located; therefore, we need to amend their easement so it is in the correct location.”

• Recognized outgoing Councilman Mike Schweigert for his four years of service on the City Council. Schweigert did not run for re-election; his term expired Dec. 31.

“This is the capping of a longer stretch of public service to our community with your work on the fire department. We really appreciate everything you have done and appreciate having you here,” said Mayor Dave Bartholomay. “We all worked together pretty darn well. We are really proud of you and wish you nothing best going forward.”

Schweigert said, “It has been an honor.

I have been doing public service for about 20 years. It started in 1998: I was a firefighter in Bloomington for a couple of years, moved to Circle Pines in 2001 and became a firefighter at Station 1. I was a captain for five years and at the end of that career I became a member of council. It has been an honor to serve my friends and neighbors.”

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at City Hall.

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Get ready to vote: Frequently asked questions

Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to participate in a Presidential Nomination Primary March 3. This is Minnesota’s part in the national political party process of major political parties that are selecting their nominees for president. While Minnesota currently has four major parties, only the Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican parties have elected to participate in this year’s nomination primary.

Those who wish to vote absentee may apply online to have a ballot sent to them after Jan. 17.

The application is found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at mnvotes.org. This

site serves as a voter information portal and provides information on how and where to vote in any upcoming election.

It is also where to update voter registration information such as address or name changes.

These changes must be made before Feb. 11 to be pre-registered, or can be made on the day voters go to the polls.

Presidential Primary FAQs When is the primary?

March 3, 2020 (Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Where do I vote?

Use the Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder tool (poll-

finder.sos.state.mn.us) to look up your Election Day polling place.

What's on the ballot?

Each major political party will have a separate ballot with its list of candidates for the office of President of the United States. Parties may also choose to have an "uncommitted" and/ or write-in option available.

Sample ballots will be posted in early January.

Can I vote early?

Yes. Absentee voting begins Jan. 17, 2020. Voters can apply to have a ballot mailed to them or can vote in person at the county

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What is the Presidential Nomination Primary Election?

• Legislation was passed in 2016 to establish a presidential nomination primary to award delegates as part of each major political party's presidential nomination process.

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• Your party selection is considered private data. However, each voter's party selection is recorded and shared with the chairs of each major political party.

• Precinct caucuses will still be held on Feb. 25 to develop policy positions to shape the party platform.

More information on the presidential nomination primary is available online at sos. state.mn.us/elections-voting/ how-elections-work/presidential-primary or lwvmn.org/ picking-the-president-part1.

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who came to us because of this experience,” Beseke said. “The money is so important; you have no idea. But really, the relationships matter the most. We don’t have words. Thank you so much.”

Since founding in 2008, TPC ROSE has helped area nonprofits with accumulative contributions of almost $1.2 million. Annual funds are raised primarily through an August golf event and a November Moonlight Gala.

Applications for the TPC ROSE 2020 beneficiary selection are available online at TPCROSE.com. The deadline for a nonprofit to apply is Jan. 31.

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hen the City of Carthage fell at the end of the Third Punic War, 146 BC, victorious Romans pulled Phoenecian ships out of the harbor and set them on fire before moving through the city, house to house, rounding up and selling 50,000 people into slavery. Then they set the city Movers on fi re. As a final before they & Shakers insult left, it is said that the Roman Angie Hong soldiers sprinkled salt upon the ground to ensure that nothing could ever grow there again.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Spain and Portugal punished traitors within their empires by executing them and then pouring salt on their land.

Closer to home, some say that Union soldiers salted the fields in Georgia during General Sherman’s infamous march to the sea (though it’s not likely they used very much, since salt was a hot commodity during the American Civil War).

Throughout history, pouring salt on the land has symbolized a curse not only for current inhabitants, but also for future generations.

Then, during the winter of 194142, New Hampshire became the first state to apply salt to roads to help melt snow and ice more quickly. The United States used a total of 5,000 pounds of road salt that year. After World War II, road salt became more common. One

million tons of salt were used in 1955, and 10 million in 1972. By 2017, local, state and federal highway departments were applying 19.8 million tons of salt every year to roads across the nation.

Whose future do we seek to curse?

Though the Roman and Union soldiers’ salting of the earth may have been mostly symbolic, our modern communities face the real risk of suffering unintended consequences from using road salt, year after year. There is currently no practical technology for removing salt from our surface and groundwater resources and soil once it is there, so the only solution is to use less salt and hope that it doesn’t build up too quickly.

In Minnesota, 50 lakes and streams have already been contaminated by too much salt and another 120 are near the threshold for impairment. Recent research reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that chloride concentrations are increasing in roughly one-third of all lakes in the northern U.S and Canada.

Even the groundwater we drink is at risk. Almost 30% of shallow wells in the Twin Cities metro area have been found to have chloride concentrations above the recommended level for drinking water.

We all value our safety when driving in winter weather, but clean water and healthy soils are vital to our long-term survival as well. Here are five suggestions from local experts on how each of us can help:

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1. Drive slower and wear appropriate shoes when it’s snowy and icy outside. This helps to support road maintenance crews, as well as large parking lot owners, in their efforts to reduce salt use.

2. Use less salt on your own driveway and sidewalk. One pound of salt (one heaping coffee mug) is enough to clear a 20-foot driveway or 10 sidewalk squares (250 sq. ft.).

Always shovel before using salt.

3. Skip the salt when it is colder than 15 degrees. Salt works by lowering the melting temperature of ice so that it melts when the temperature is below freezing (32 degrees F). However, traditional road salt (sodium chloride) doesn’t work when it’s colder than 15 degrees F, so it is a waste of time and money to put down salt on very cold days. Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride work at colder temperatures (-10 and -20 degrees respectively) but can be more expensive.

4. Sweep up and reuse left-over salt after the ice melts.

5. Stop using your water softener if your water hardness is less than 120 mg/L CaCO3. If you do need a water softener, switch from a timerbased to a demand-based system and install a bypass for your outside spigot so that you aren’t softening water for irrigation.

Information about chlorides is also available at pca.state.mn.us/ water/chloride-salts.

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DNR officials stress snowmobile safety as fatal crashes trend up “Passing along your passion for the outdoors is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person,” he said. “By modeling safe behavior, you can ensure that passion lives on in youngsters and new snowmobile riders.”

Lawrence offers the following tips to ensure a safe ride: • Stay on marked trails. The state’s snowmobile clubs work hard to keep trails in good riding condition. Riders who stay on groomed trails are less likely to strike an obstacle or trespass onto private property. In parts of the state, wet conditions where trails go through low areas or across lakes mean trails aren’t yet groomed. Riders should plan ahead and check trail conditions before heading out.

• Leave the booze at home. Drinking and riding is one of two main factors in crashes and plays a role in about 60% of those that are fatal.

• Watch the speed. Going too fast is the other main factor in crashes. Many serious and fatal crashes occur when a speeding snowmobiler loses control or strikes an object.

• Be careful on the ice. During the past two winters, every through-the-ice fatality but one has involved people who were riding a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle when they fell through. There must be at least 5 to 7 inches of new, clear ice to support the weight of a snowmobile and rider.

• Take a snowmobile safety course. It’s required of anyone born after 1976 and recommended for everyone. People with snowmobile safety certification are less likely to be involved in serious or fatal crashes.

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Three riders have died so far this winter and there have been other close calls, including snowmobiles that have gone through the ice and an instance in which a person was hit while walking on the ice. Last winter, 10 riders lost their lives in snowmobile-related crashes, five died the year before and three people died in 2015-16.

“We want people enjoying the Minnesota winter, but we want them to do it safely,” said Bruce Lawrence, recreational vehicle coordinator with the DNR’s Enforcement Division.

Snow cover throughout Minnesota, including on many of the 22,000 miles of trails that traverse the state (varying local conditions mean not all are yet groomed), have led to a surge in the number of people taking advantage of a fun and unique way to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoors.

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Calendars help us plan

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HIS TIME OF year our office receives a number of calendars of all sizes from various commercial and private organizations. They tell a story with words and pictures to help us plan and track important events.

The VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars calendar for 2020 is an expanded edition. Within it explains what the VFW does for veterans. The list is long.

Throughout the months, there are dates and historic events relating to our military soldiers around the world.

Every month has a beautiful, historic picture with our flag flying and a quote. The one for October is showing an antique tractor in a harvest field.

The quote is by Teddy Roosevelt – “We dare to be great; and we must About the must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.”

Town Also within the calendar is a listing Gene Johnson and explanation of campaign medals and the military service involved and qualifying dates. This is very helpful to a veteran and their family.

I’ve received a pretty landscape photo calendar from the Wounded Warrior Project covering 15 years of those who sacrificed. Their mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. There is a lot of information about their generosity in action. Every month of the calendar has special quotes and explanations about wounded warriors re-entering our society and supporting each other.

The calendars arrive with letters inviting financial support. That’s no different than other charitable organizations who depend on donor support. The American Legion calendar for 2020 is entitled America The Beautiful, and each page has sentences from the song with illustrations of beautiful scenery, from amber waves of grain to the purple mountain majesties.

The calendar date squares are important dates to reflect on. The very back has a listing of what the American Legion does. This calendar is a beautiful piece.

The Wells Fargo 2020 calendar is a little larger in size, double that of most of them, and has more space to write in the date squares.

Throughout the calendar the historic stagecoach and the teams pulling it are pictured.

This year, the Boy’s Town calendar from Boy’s Town, Nebraska, features outdoor scenes of birds and flowers in a beautiful artistic form by artist Gene Sajsky, done in watercolor. The title is Subtle Shades of Nature.

Throughout the months, the calendar suggests ways that Boy’s Town can be helpful to families and children. The main theme is “Saving children, healing families.”

The calendar from the Reagan Ranch is beautifully centered around our former president, Ronald Reagan, and his California ranch. The quotes on each page are from his political years. It reminds me of how good a communicator he was.

Perhaps the one that struck me most was the Mayo Clinic 2020 calendar entitled The Road to Better Health.

Again, the pictures are attractive. The theme throughout is enhance your health with kindness.

Some of the copy within suggests that choosing to be kind is a healthy choice to make. Research shows that being kind to yourself and others can make your health and life better.

Throughout the calendar are ideas to help you add kindness and to practice this for yourself and others.

Each month has a title such as, January – Move, February – Relax, March – Eat Well, April – Maintain, May – Sleep – of course it doesn’t mean for the whole month! These are ideas that should be incorporated into our lifestyle.

When calendars arrive at your home or business, take time to study their message and presentation. It could make a difference for all of us in 2020.

Relaxing with kindness could be a very good thing in this presidential election year. Happy New Year.

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5 financial resolutions for 2020 Are you looking to make better financial decisions in 2020? For many Americans, the New Year provides an opportunity for a fresh start. Despite what may have happened in 2019, this clean slate gives every person the chance to make resolutions that can set you on a path to reach your financial goals.

Below are five resolutions to build a stronger financial future: First, build a budget to organize your finances Think of a budget as the foundation for your financial house. Organizing and prioritizing finances must take precedence before developing Money financial goals.

Budgets help Matters you understand Skip Johnson financially what you have coming iinto your accounts and what’s going out. Once you have that established, then create a financial plan that accounts for unexpected costs such as medical bills or money to cover the loss of a job. This is especially important as you transition into retirement, as both income and expenses can drastically change during your golden years.

Consistently contribute to your retirement accounts For many, retirement may seem far away, so saving for it now may not

be a top priority. This can be a grave mistake. There is the reason why Albert Einstein has been quoted as saying that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world, so it is important to save early and let your money grow. If you have a 401(k) through your employer, contribute at least as much as your employer will match in contributions. Look into options for health savings accounts.

In addition to employer plans, you can also open an IRA or Roth IRA. Regular contributions to accounts like these can be one of the best ways to build wealth over time.

And thanks to the SECURE Act that was recently signed into law – there is no longer an age limit for contributions to traditional IRAs – which means you can keep building your wealth through retirement.

Ensure your insurance Having the right insurance is critical to your financial health.

Make it a priority to review all of your policies to ensure you are capitalizing on the best rates, and you have the appropriate coverage to match your financial needs.

Ask yourself these questions: Do I have enough life insurance for my family’s needs? If I get injured, will my short-term disability cover my expenses? If I need a long-term care facility, am I covered?

Pay attention to your taxes year-round With tax season right around the corner, you may already be worrying

about your return. For many, tax time can be painful, but it does not have to be. Here’s the key — once the tax filing deadline passes, you shouldn’t stop considering how taxes impact your finances. It’s crucial to implement a tax strategy that focuses on reducing your tax burden now and in the future. Selecting taxefficient investments, implementing tax-advantageous strategies for charitable donations and converting a traditional IRA to a Roth are all tax strategies that can make a positive impact on your overall tax bill.

Educate yourself on new retirement laws Half the battle with creating a successful financial plan is education. Education is especially important this year because Congress just passed the spending bill that includes sweeping retirement legislation. The SECURE Act will impact the way individuals prepare and save for retirement. Set a goal to educate yourself — reading the latest financial news or book, researching how new laws will impact you, taking a class at your local community college or talking with a financial advisor are all ways to help you stick to your 2020 financial resolutions.

Skip Johnson is partner and lead advisor at the Vadnais Heights Great Waters Financial office.

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Take time to rest during the busy new year like baking stones and cook books.

She said that I didn’t need a resting drawer or a $200 baking stone. I hate to say it, but she was right, because as soon as my allergies came in the fall, I couldn’t work with flour anymore without needing to use a whole box of tissues.

I’ve always been drawn to bread as a metaphor. The theologian Henri Nouwen speaks about how followers of Jesus are like the bread in communion. We are taken by God, chosen to be God’s people. We are blessed by God. We are broken in so many ways. And finally we are given to one another.These four acts of taken, blessed, broken and given illustrate our lives as Christians.

As I become overwhelmed with snow, pastoral work and the work of maintaining relationships, it is easy

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to forget about rest. And often when bread is being prepared, there is a time for rest. After busy seasons, I’ll get sick for a few days because I have been overworked for months.

Recently, God has been speaking to me through bread and Scripture to take time to rest. And this rest isn’t a reward for completing all of the various works that I’m involved in, it is part of the recipe of a person. So during this busy new year, I would ask that you take the time to rest.

That way when we are whisked off into the world to be chosen, blessed, broken and given to others, they will see the rich flavor God has given the church.

David Hodd is a pastor at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Lino Lakes.

The city of Centerville will host Skate Night from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The free event will include fat tire biking, kick sledding, snowshoeing, sledding and, of course, skating.

Puppy yoga Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) will host Puppy Yoga from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Pressed Hot Yoga & Juice in Blaine. Yoga relieves stress, lowers your blood pressure and helps improve your mood. But yoga with puppies? Double the benefits. This special class is for all levels of yogis and will be attended by our furry friends from MARS offering puppy kisses and cuddles and maybe a nibble or two on your toes. Come for yoga and stay for puppies. Puppies will be available for adoption. A $20 donation is required.

To sign up, visit https://pressedmn. com/ and find Puppy Yoga under the “workshops” tab.

CITY BRIEF

CHURCH BRIEFS

James “Jim” Jon Erickson James “Jim” Jon Erickson, age 49 of Lino Lakes passed away Saturday, December 28th at home with his loving wife.

Jim was born October 26, 1970 at North Memorial hospital in Robbinsdale to parents Jon R. and Sharon (Simonson) Erickson. He attended North Branch Schools and graduated in 1989.

He worked as a machinist over the years and most recently enjoyed outdoor yardwork in the summer, clearing snow in the winter, and with his love of food developed Sven’s BBQ Sauce.

Jim married the love of his life, Ann (Trzcianko) Erickson in Jamaica on April 6th, 2010. Jim was known for his sense of humor, kind heart and willingness to help others whenever he had the chance. He loved 70’s folk music, socializing with friends of which he made several over the years and will be greatly missed.

Jim is survived by his wife of 10 years Ann, their son Jack and dog Hutch of Lino Lakes; mother Sharon Erickson of North Branch; siblings Beth Erickson (significant other Jay Johnson) of Rush City, Anne (Troy) Ellis of North Branch and Dan (Laure) Erickson of Fridley; his nieces Jennifer and Jessica Zachrison, Sam and Alex Ellis and Violet and Scarlet Erickson; and great nephews Jayden and Jorden Cortez, Hunter Dybedahl and Levi Cole. Jim is preceded in death by his father Jon R. Erickson, grandparents Raymond and Marie Erickson, and Selfred and Verna Simonson.

A Day of Remembrance for Jim will be held Saturday, January 11th from 12-3 pm with a tribute at 1:30 at the Chisago County Senior / Community Center, 38790 6th Avenue, North Branch, MN. Flowers may be sent to the center weekdays between 8 AM - 1 PM

Election judges needed for 2020

4-H Dance party with a Purpose Dust of your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun-fi lled evening from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 11, in St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church's Great Hall.

The event will include a professional DJ, raffles and games for kids led by youth leaders. Food (pizza and root beer floats) will be for sale. The cost is $5/person. For more information, contact Christy Joyer at 612-750-0252.

New parishioner gathering Individuals and families interested in joining St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church are welcome to attend a gathering from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12. Come and meet other parishioners, learn about the parish and its programs and register to be a parishioner. Child care is available by calling 651-784-3105 ext. 113.

The city of Circle Pines is need of election judges for Feb. 11, March 3, Aug. 11 and Nov. 3. Judges are paid an hourly wage of $12 and full-day or parttime shifts are available.

If you are interested, fill out an election judge application at City Hall or on the city's website at ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

PAID LETTER: Elect Tony Cavegnfor City Council I have been a Lino Lakes resident for the past 18 years. I have known Tony Cavegn and his wife for the past 30 years. Tony has been a close friend and during this time our families have spent many gatherings together over the years.

I can attest to his strong character and the integrity that he possesses. I know him to be a kind and loving father to his three children. He and his wife Kim have a caring and supportive marriage. Tony is the type of candidate that Lino Lakes needs on its City Council to share his core values and hard work ethic.

Ever since Tony and Kim moved to Lino Lakes, they have been involved in the community. His children have gone through the Lino Lakes school system, he coached several of their teams, he volunteers within the community and they attend and worship in Lino Lakes. He became one of the original volunteers to be a member on the Lino Lakes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and he continues to serve as a CERT member today.

Tony has the vision to help Lino Lakes. He often talks about the need for leadership to be

about the interests of the residents and not the leadership’s own agenda. Tony will improve the communication between our residents, its leaders and the surrounding communities. Tony can bring these groups together and leverage their experience and knowledge, helping to improve the quality of Lino Lakes.

A vote for Tony Cavegn is a vote for a better future for Lino Lakes.

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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.

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 FELTED DIFFUSER presentations that When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, include local natural history information Jan. 11 and possibly a relaxing Where: Centennial stroll on the trail.

Library, 100 Civic Registration not Heights Circle, Circle required. This month’s Pines topic is winter tree Details: Pick out colors identification. of loose wool and learn how to create wet felted Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com balls that can hold essential oils to keep a car or room smelling SEW LAB light and fresh. Adult When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. class; registration Friday, Jan. 17 required.

Where: Centennial Contact: 763-324-1540 or Library, 100 Civic anokacounty.us Heights Circle, Circle Pines NASA FAMILY SCIENCE Details: Use the library’s sewing When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. machines to work Monday, Jan. 13 on projects. Local Where: Centennial seamstress available to Library, 100 Civic answer questions.

Heights Circle, Circle Contact: 763-324-1540 or Pines anokacounty.us Details: Class for families to explore various themes WINTERFEST through fun, hands-on When: 5-8 p.m. activities developed Saturday, Jan. 18 by the Astrophysics Where: Sunrise Park, Education Team 6918 Sunrise Dr., Lino at NASA Goddard Lakes Space Flight Center.

Details: Community Registration required. event with ice skating, Contact: 763-324-1540 or live DJ, giant bonfi re, anokacounty.us s’mores, hot cocoa and food available for MN NORTH METRO purchase.

DOWN SYNDROME Contact:linolakes.us/ PARENT GROUP parks When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Where: St. Mark

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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).

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CREATIVE OASIS WELLNESS WORKSHOP When: Noon-2 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 27 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Monthly workshop involves a mixture of writing or simple art prompts, mindfulness, play and a dose of reflection, all geared toward creating a healthier you and a healthier community.

Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us

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When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Pressed Hot Yoga & Juice, 12425 Ulysses St., Blaine Details: Special class for all level yogis will be attended by friends from MARS offering puppy kisses and cuddles with puppies available for adoption. $20 donation; sign up online.

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4-H Environmental Club 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 Details: New club for youth

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

TODDLER STORYTIME When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines 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

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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

HANDICRAFT WORK When: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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

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

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY TRI-COUNTY DFL SENIOR CAUCUS LUNCHEON When: 12:30-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 Where: Vannelli’s By the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Hear guest speaker Jill Chisholm from Moms Demand Action, who will discuss practical tips and strategies for assuring gun safety in homes where children are present. Open to residents in eastern Anoka and northern Washington county.

Contact: 651-492-1149

‘SEUSSICAL, JR.’ 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

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 2 and 9; 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 10; 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details:Watch Horton the Elephant, the Cat

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Country Inn, 4940 When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Saturday, Jan. 18 Highway 61 N. Jan. 11 and 25 Where: Hanifl Details: Dance to the Where: Hardwood Creek Performing Arts live music of the Wild Library, 19955 Forest Center, 4941 Long Ave., Cat Combo, along Rd. N., Forest Lake White Bear Lake with appetizers, silent auction and prize Details: Join a Details: Masters of the drawing, cash bar, professional trivia host fiddle, guitar, bass and and short program.$10 for an afternoon of fast drum who meld their paced fun, with topics divergent backgrounds in advance or $15 at the door; proceeds including everything of blues and bluegrass, from Minnesota culture classical and Celtic, R & support the Bear’ly Open fundraiser for to history, music, art B and bebop to inspire the White Bear Area and geography. each other and create Emergency Food Shelf. something entirely Contact: 651-275-7300 or new. Tickets $25-$35.

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White Bear Lake Plus, White Bear Saturday, Jan. 25 Country Inn Details: Annual golf Where: Hardwood Creek on ice event benefits Details: Vendors, Library, 19955 Forest the White Bear Area entertainment, demos, Rd. N., Forest Lake Emergency Food Shelf. samples. Brides free Open to all ages. Two Details: Space St. with registration; fi rst nine-hole courses, Croix leads all ages 50 get swag bag. $5/ FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS hospitality tent, food program about the guest at the door. and entertainment.

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Details: Workshop BEEKEEPING BASICS life onstage. Tickets out, community service Tickets $25-$35. led by Aimee Olson 4-H PROM DRESS SALE $20/adult, $10/child. and more. Call to RSVP. Contact: When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, will help participants When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jan. 26 Contact: Contact: 651-484-9163 lakeshoreplayers.org understand how Saturday, Feb. 1 lakeshoreplayers.org Where: Tamarack minimalism differs Where: Bunker Hills Nature Center, 5287 from KonMari JOHN BEASLEY & LET’S MAKE STUFF Activities Center, 550 Otter Lake Rd., White and other popular NEW NEIGHBORS CLUB FRIENDS When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Bunker Lake Blvd., Bear Lake organizing methods, JANUARY COFFEE When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Thursday, Jan. 9 and Andover learn how to identify Details: Learn about When: 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18 Details: Sale of gently their values and basic bee biology and Thursday, Jan. 9 Where: Hanifl Where: Hardwood Creek simplify their lives used and new formal/ ecology, beekeeping Where: Shoreview Performing Arts Library, 19955 Forest prom dresses and or businesses using a tools and equipment, Community Center Center, 4941 Long Ave., Rd. N., Forest Lake accessories for $30 vision map, and earn the costs associated meeting rooms 202-203, White Bear Lake Details: Free creative and under. Cash and how to utilize three key with beekeeping and 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Performance class for adults. Make checks only; fundraiser minimalism strategies resources available in Details: Gathering for by accomplished Folk Art Pincushions supports Anoka County when encountering the Twin Cities. Also women who are new pianist, composer and on Jan. 9 and Relief 4-H. physical stuff, ideas honey tasting. $25/ to the area, have had distinctive arranger Printmaking on Jan. 18. or expectations. $30 person.

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Cougars nipped by Bears, after daunting holiday tourney

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Mason Lindsay (24) blocks a shot against White Bear Lake’s Moses Hancock.

Looking for their first win, Centennial boys basketball faced a formidable schedule at the East Ridge holiday tournament Dec. 27-28.

The Cougars (0-8) lost to Class 3A’s top-ranked Minnehaha Academy 101-44 on Friday and to Class 4A’s No. 4 ranked Eastview 79-42 on Saturday.

“It was a fun experience.

They are both incredibly talented teams, and was a tough test for sure,” coach David Frasier said. “This was the first year for us playing in that event.”

They almost got into the win column last Friday, falling to White Bear Lake 66-63 at home.

Against Minnehaha Academy, Mason Lindsay scored 10 points and Thomas Palmsteen seven.

For the Redhawks (6-2), seven-foot junior Chet Holmgren led with 19 points. Donovan Smith and Prince Aligbe added 14 each.

Jalen Suggs, this season’s likely Mr. Basketball, had six points.

Against Eastview, Lindsay and Jaxon Waldvogel netted 10 points each, and Brandon Ruikka and Reese Neudahl eight each. For Eastview (71), their Wisconsin recruit, 6-9 Steven Crowl, led with 23 points. Ryan Nissen added 17.

Lindsay pumped in 24 points against White Bear Lake while Kanye Raheem matched that total for the Bears. The Cougars missed a last-second shot to tie.

Palmsteen added 18 points and Evan Walsh 11 for the Cougars.

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Strong post play helps Cougars win Roseville tourney

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Jenna Guyer, Cougar center, was fouled shooting during a 61-49 win over Robbinsdale Cooper.

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When Centennial’s Jenna Guyer gets the ball in the post, the 6-2 senior can usually put points on the board. But when opponents keep the ball away from her, that’s fine, too; it just opens things up for her teammates.

The Cougars, 11-1 and ranked No. 5, won the Roseville Holiday Tournament after Christmas. Guyer notched 18 points and 18 rebounds in a 61-49 win over Robbinsdale Cooper in the quarterfinals Dec. 27. She logged 19 points and 13 rebounds in the finals, a 65-49 win over Rogers on Dec. 30.

Guyer had just two points in the semifinals Dec. 28 but the Cougars vanquished section rival Roseville Area anyway 59-51.

“They (Roseville) kept three low on her at all times in their zone,” coach Jamie Sobolik said. “Their defense allowed others to have open looks, and we did a great job in the fi rst half making them pay for packing it in down low. Jodi, Camille,

Hannah and Sydney were big for us in that fi rst half.”

Junior guard Jodi Anderson delivered 50 points in the tournament with 16 against Cooper, 16 against Roseville (11-for-12 at the line, plus 10 rebounds) and 18 against Rogers.

Against Cooper (7-2), point guard Grace Johnson had eight points and did a solid job marshaling the ball while guarded aggressively by the Hawks. Hannah Herzig added nine points.

Against Roseville (7-5), Camille Cummings netted 12 points and Hailey Herzig, Hannah Herzig and Sydney Kubes added eight each. Ra’Janee Meadow had 17 for the Raiders.

Against Rogers (4-7), Hannah Herzig and Kubes sank eight points each and Cummings six. Ellie Buzzelle sank 19 for the Royals.

The Cougars picked up another win, over White Bear Lake 63-44 on Friday evening at home. Anderson tallied 19 points, Cummings 14 and Guyer 13.

SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar girl skaters 1-2-1 over break

Division of the Brooks tournament at the Super Rink in Blaine, they beat St. Paul United 4-1 on Dec. 30 (previously reported), lost to Proctor/Hermantown 2-1 on Dec. 31 and tied Rogers 3-3 on Jan. 1. Allison Pitlick had the goal against Proctor/Hermantown on a power play and Anna Gilgosch stopped 26 of 28 shots. Pitlick delivered two more goals against Rogers and Abby Elliott notched the other. Against Blaine (11-4), the Cougars trailed 6-0 before Sydni Griefenhagen (twice) and Lauren O’Hara found the net.

Centennial Wrestling Isaiah Bettinger has an 18-4 record at 170 pounds for the Cougar wrestling team. In two tournaments with strong fields, he placed fourth at the St. Michael-Albertville Invitational and third the Buffalo Invitational. Bettinger went 24-5 as a junior and placed third in the section. As a sophomore he was 21-22 and qualified for state as a section runner-up. This fall, he was named top defensive lineman on the Cougars 8-3 football team.

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The Centennial wrestlers have a 5-9 dual meet record with a rebuilding team. Second-year coach Parker Betts assessed: “We are a young team, with a few seniors. We have lots of middle schoolers practicing with us. The team is working their tails off. There’s lots of hope for the future.” In the Buffalo Invitational on Saturday, junior Jonah Hylton at 152 and senior Isaiah Bettinger at 170 each placed third with a 3-1 record while sophomore Cameron Bettinger at 180 placed fourth. Betts

said the lineup is almost full, with an average of two forfeits per match among 14 weights. “That’s a lot better than we had last year,” he said.

Carls’ hat trick helps Cougars beat Jefferson Tommy Carls delivered three goals and his brother A.J. also scored as the Centennial Cougars tripped Bloomington Jefferson 5-3 at home Thursday evening.

The Cougars (4-7) snapped a sixgame losing streak beating Jefferson (5-7). Tommy Carls, who had just one previous goal this season, tied the score 1-1 and 2-2, then opened a 4-2 lead, scoring in each period. Henry Bartle had the other goal, Connor Thompson assisted on two and Leo Troje made 16 saves.

The Cougars lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 6-1, Blake 8-4 and Cloquet-EskoCarlton (CEC) 4-3 in overtime at a Wayzata tournament Dec. 26-28.

Against CEC, Troje made 41 saves and A.J. Carls notched two goals.

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SKIJORING: Dogs and skiers work as a team in winter sport FROM PAGE 1

the trail at 20 miles an hour; some, all they want to do is walk their dog on their skis. It has that range of capability. You don’t have to go flying down the trail,” Murphy said.

This year, SkijorUSA organized a partnership with the Twin Cities Obedience Training Club. The series of workshops, held in December, included a humans-only informational overview, and a handson workshop with dogs. The earliest part of starting to train a dog to skijor is trying on the belt and harness and seeing whether or not the skier and dog are working well as a team.

“It’s kind of a checkpoint for the dog to make sure it has interest and capability before they make any kind of investment,” Murphy said.

Washington County Parks Manager Alex McKinney knows the joys of skijoring fi rsthand.

He picked up the sport when he worked for Three Rivers Park District. Working with Skijor USA and other partners, he helped to organize the fi rst ever dryland skijor clinic in Washington County this past September. The event took place at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, and focused on skills that dogs and trainers could work on before snow season.

Many skijorers practice commands with their dogs on their usual walks--skijor dogs are usually taught the same words as traditional sled dogs (“gee” means right; “haw” means left, and “whoa” means slow down). Some skijorers also keep in practice with canicross: running with a dog lead attached to the runner’s belt.

McKinney hopes to host a dryland clinic in Washington County at least once a year to help skijorers hone some of these off-season skills.

“It’s a good opportunity for people to practice,” he said. “It’s one thing when you’re running behind a dog, and starting to learn commands. You don’t wanna just strap on skis and get behind your dog and go.”

Common courtesy is an essential part of the sport, he added. “Make sure your dog is trained enough that you have control over it,” he said. “And bring a poop bag.”

If you’re looking for skijoring trails outside Washington County, Three Rivers Park District maintains skijoring trails at six different parks throughout the metro area. Visit threeriversparks. org/activity/skijoring-dog-sledding to learn more.

A skijor group meets every Saturday at 8 a.m. at Theodore Wirth Regional Park in Minneapolis.

Those who wish to join should let event organizers know by creating an account on MeetUp.com and signing up. This group learning environment can be beneficial to skijoring enthusiasts of all skill levels.

“It’s so much easier for dogs to learn from other dogs and people to learn from other people,” Murphy said.

Learn more about the sport of skijoring at the Midwest Skijorers Club website: skijor.org.

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Washington County Parks Director Alex McKinney skijors in a race with German shorthair Lucy.

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Sierra Anderson of Duluth practices canicross: a good way to keep in practice when there is no snow on the ground.

“One of the most important things is for people to figure out is, what is the skijoring experience they’re looking for? Some want to go whipping down the trail at 20 miles an hour; some, all they want to do is walk their dog on their skis.

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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The recovery of the bald eagle has been one of the greatest conservation success stories in American history, but these majestic raptors aren’t quite out of the woods for good. Recent declines in eagle populations have some scientists asking where the biggest threats to these birds lie, and they’ve turned to the public for help.

For the second year, the St. Croix River Association (SCRA) has organized a winter bald eagle count. On Jan. 25, St. Croix Valley residents are invited to explore a route of their choosing within the St. Croix Valley watershed, keeping track of the number of eagles they see.

“We encourage people to plan a route where you can drive a little bit more slowly, maybe out in the country, but to keep moving so you don’t recount the same birds,” said Jaime Souza, SCRA education and outreach coordinator. “You wouldn’t necessarily even have to be in a car, if you want to go out for your winter run or ski, you can do that too.”

All eagles observed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. can be reported to the SCRA via their website. Participants will be entered into a drawing to receive an SCRA swag bag as a prize.

The St. Croix Valley is an ideal home for bald eagles: with plenty of waterways containing a bounty of fi sh, eagles can keep well-fed through the winter. However, the population of young eagles in the Midwest has declined since 2013.

This eagle count is one of many that will take stock of current population trends, and give scientists, conservationists and policymakers a better idea of pressures affecting local eagles.

Lead and toxins in the watershed are just a few of the pressures that threaten the health of these birds, Souza explained.

“There’s still some uncertainty about the validity of the decline, so this can help make more sense of the numbers,” Souza said.

The eagle count not only assists scientists in gathering information that can help better understand the decline but also invites locals to engage with science themselves.

“A lot of people want to be involved in science

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The 2020 eagle count will take stock of the St. Croix Valley bald eagle population on Jan. 25.

Bald eagle declines may be due to a variety of factors. Citizen science efforts such as the 2020 eagle count are one step to figuring out what these factors are.

and they want to help and they want to do something that’s easy, that isn’t going to take a lot of time or money, so this is really simple,” Souza said.

Bald eagles are one of Minnesota’s largest raptors, but there are a few tricks to identification. Juvenile eagles don’t show the same clean white head and tail feathers as a breeding adult. Instead, these birds look mostly

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Nesting pairs of bald eagles return to the same nests year after year, often adding to the structure of the nest and increasing its size.

brown, with streaks of patchy white feathers.

Eagles have a very large bill, which is often a good way to tell them apart from red-tailed hawks at a distance. While flying, eagles might resemble a turkey vulture, but if you can’t tell from the turkey vulture’s featherless head, their wobbly flight pattern may give them away. Bald eagles usually appear controlled and steady while in flight.

At 77 square miles, the St. Croix Valley watershed includes tributaries like the Namekagon on down to Prescott, Wisconsin.

Everything in between is fair game for those taking part in the eagle count. About 20 people took part in the count last year, and Souza hopes to see it grow even more.

“Citizen science is a real thing and it’s really important,” she said. “We’re hoping to become more involved in citizen science in the future, making a difference in protecting habitat and protecting wildlife populations. It’s one of the things people can do to get to know us and our mission better as well. Our mission is to protect our riverway and its watershed. People are very aware; they defi nitely want to support efforts like this.”

Those who’d like to participate in this year’s count can register for the survey and submit their results at stcroixriverassociation.org/event/baldeagle-count-2020.

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Expand living spaces with clever ideas Homeowners looking to add more space to their homes do not necessarily need to make major renovations. They simply have to see the possibilities in outdoor living spaces.

Outdoor living spaces are coveted niches in a home. The American Home Furnishings Alliance says more than 70 percent of American households have outdoor living spaces, and nearly 70 percent of people use these spaces at least once per week in-season. Furthermore, homeowners are increasingly interested in enhancing these spaces to make them more usable and comfortable.

A recent survey from the online home design and remodeling resource Houzz found that more than 4,500 users were planning a landscape update. In addition, 56 percent of homeowners surveyed were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining.

While the creation of outdoor living spaces can cost thousands of dollars depending on the renovation, homeowners have more budget-friendly options at their disposal as well. The following are some ways to create inviting spaces no matter how much square-footage is present.

Revamp a garage or shed Rather than turning a storage area into a catch-all for items time forgot, clean out the space and put it to better use. For instance, kids may appreciate their own clubhouse away from the main living area. These spaces also can be handy bonus rooms for when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate and backyard guests need to seek shelter. Wall art, curtains, a pendant light, and some comfortable outdoorcompatible furniture can quickly transform a space.

Create a relaxing nook Whether there’s a ledge, overhang, small terrace, or porch off the house, turn it into a relaxing area for reading a book or sipping a beverage. Use a few outdoor pillows, pull up a small folding table and dress the area with hanging lights and potted plants for a quiet retreat.

Add privacy to a porch If it’s privacy you covet, install curtain rods and hang lightweight mesh or another translucent material that obscures neighbors’ views without blocking out natural light.

Invest in outdoor sofas and chaises to create an outdoor living room right on the porch. If your budget allows, consider closing in the porch as a true three-season room so it can be used throughout fall, spring and summer.

Outdoor living spaces are booming and highly achieveable, and many such spaces need not be expensive.

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“1917” (R) [VIOLENCE, SOME DISTURBING IMAGES, AND LANGUAGE.] — Corpses litter Sam Mendes’ stunning, riveting, intense, factually inspired, well-acted, gritty, violent, well-paced, star-studded (Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Daniel Mays, and Adrian Scarborough), 117-minute film highlighted by gorgeous cinematography that follows a tenacious British lance corporal (George MacKay) and his map-expert soldier buddy (Dean-Charles Chapman) as they try to deliver vital orders nine miles behind enemy lines to a stubborn battalion colonel (Benedict Cumberbatch).

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Seasonal snowfall stands at 24 inches with about 4 inches of snow cover. Ground temperature at 4 inches is at 36º, good news for your water pipes and those of you with septic tanks. I haven't seen any cars on area lakes, other than along the shore. Note: My 2020 weather calendar is available. Check WeathermanWatson. com or call 651-206-5364 for more info.

WEEKLY AVERAGES JAN. 8 - 14, 2020 High 20° Low 3° %Sun 47% PCP 0.28”

“INVISIBLE LIFE” (R) [STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT/GRAPHIC NUDITY, AND SOME DRUG USE.] [SUBTITLED] — When a free-spirited, disillusioned, beautiful Brazilian woman (Júlia Stockler) returns home pregnant during the 1950s after foolishly following a Greek sailor (Nikolas Antunes) to Greece and her traditional, strict, Portuguese baker father (António Fonseca) disowns her and her meek mother (Flávia Gusmão) does not stand up for her in Karim Aïnouz’s gorgeously photographed.

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“THE SONG OF NAMES” (PG-13) [SOME STRONG LANGUAGE, BRIEF SEXUAL MATERIAL, THEMATIC ELEMENTS, AND SMOKING.] — When a talented 9-year-old Jewish violin prodigy (Luke Doyle/Jonah Hauer-King) from Warsaw is raised by a wealthy English couple (Stanley Townsend and Amy Sloan) in London during WWII and is eventually befriended by the couple’s jealous, pianoplaying son (Misha Handley/Gerran Hall) but ends up mysteriously disappearing before the virtuoso was scheduled to perform in 1951 at a sold-out concert in this captivating, moving, heartbreaking, gorgeously photography, somber, star-dotted (Eddie Izzard, Richard Bremmer, and Saul Rubinek), 113-minute film based on Norman Lebrecht’s 2002 novel, thirty-five years later the curious British music examiner (Tim Roth) with the support of his wife (Catherine McCormack) searches throughout Europe for his childhood best friend (Clive Owen).

“THE TWO POPES” (PG-13) [THEMATIC CONTENT AND SOME DISTURBING VIOLENT IMAGES.] [ PARTIALLY SUBTITLED] — A revealing, engaging, factually inspired, critically acclaimed, award-nominated, superbly acted, well-written, 126-minute biographical Netflix film told through flashbacks and adapted from Anthony McCarten’s 2017 play that gives a speculative, behind-the-scenes look at the often times heated interaction not only between two flawed human beings but two of the most important religious figures, German Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) and liberal Argentinean Cardinal Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergiglio (Jonathan Pryce), in recent history and a look at one of the most significant transitions that the Catholic Church has seen in the last two millennium when the conservative pontiff shockingly resigned his papacy due to the pedophilia and corruption scandals and the former guilt-ridden.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 6400 block of Deerwood Lane Dec. 24. The vehicle was found to be a newspaper delivery vehicle. • An officer was dispatched to a theft from vehicle report in the 800 block of Fox Road Dec. 24. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer was dispatched to a two-vehicle property damage crash in the 7300 block of 24th Avenue Dec. 24.

One vehicle was towed from the location. A driver was cited for failure to drive with due care – speed greater than reasonable. • An officer responded to a call regarding a theft from a vehicle in the 7300 block of Main Street in Centerville Dec. 24. One of the car windows was smashed. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a report of a burglary of an occupied dwelling

overnight Dec. 25 in the 600 block of Highland Circle.

The incident is under investigation. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving traffic violation in the area of Centerville Road and Ash Street Dec. 25.

Officers located a controlled substance in the vehicle during the stop and cited the driver. • Officers responded to the 400 block of Post Road to a male who parked his vehicle in the driveway of the caller Dec. 26. The officers found the male driver to be intoxicated. He was arrested on multiple charges. • A resident reported a trailer and snowmobile stolen in the 2300 block of 65th Street Dec. 26. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 7300 block of I-35E Dec. 26.

The officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and subsequently located a small amount of marijuana

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.12 CALL FOR BIDS Centennial School District No. 12 will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Performing Arts Center Improvements– until 11:00 am on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services – Patrick Chaffey at the 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services – Patrick Chaffey.

Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Performing Arts Center Improvements� with the name and address of the bidder, Work Scope number and Title being bid, date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Executive Director of Business Services – Patrick Chaffey Centennial School District No. 12

'LVWULFW 2IĂ€FH 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 /XPS VXP ELGV IRU WKH GHĂ€QHG ZRUN VFRSH DUH VROLFLWHG IURP UHVSRQVLEOH contractors specializing in, or highly experienced in this work. Procurement of documents: Nexus Solutions 6885 Sycamore LN. N., Ste. 200 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Kristy Casper Phone: 612-508-5151 kcasper@nexussolutions.com Bidding documents will be available on or about December 31, 2019.

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Centennial School District No. 12 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on January 7 and 14, 2020.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AD FOR BIDS 2020 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for the construction of 2020 Street and Utility Improvement Project will be received by the City of Circle Pines at 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014, until Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

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and paraphernalia. The driver was cited for multiple offenses. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a theft report at a business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive Dec. 27. The case is under investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers stopped a vehicle for several traffic offenses in the 1100 block of Birch Street Dec. 28. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI. The passengers were released to their parents. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of a vehicle in a driveway with its flashers on in the 700 block of Eagle Court Dec. 28. Officers spoke to the involved parties and learned a theft had occurred. Information was collected. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer assisted the State Patrol with a fatal accident on I-35E near Main Street Dec. 28. The officer and fi re personnel stood by at the accident scene. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer responded to a personal injury accident

involving a semi that had rolled over in the 1300 block of I-35W Dec. 28. The officer found significant damage to the semi and road barrier.

The driver was stable and transported to the hospital by ambulance. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of a rollover motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 1800 block of Birch Street Dec. 28. The female driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle and had to be extricated by fi re personnel. The driver was transported by ambulance to an area hospital and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: â&#x20AC;˘ Police were dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Dec. 18 on report of a property damage accident. The reporting party believed the other involved vehicle

a nonrefundable fee of $30 by inputting Quest project number 6634561 on the ZHEVLWH¡V 3URMHFW 6HDUFK SDJH The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for WKH 3URMHFW $OO RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO QRWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV DGGHQGD DQG RWKHU %LGGLQJ 'RFXPHQWV ZLOO EH RIIHUHG RQO\ WKURXJK WKH ZHEVLWH ZZZ TXHVWFGQ FRP 1HLWKHU 2ZQHU nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

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DATED: December 23, 2019 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Patrick Antonen, City Administrator, Circle Pines, MN Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 7, 2020.

CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 20-01 AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 11 REGARDING THE REGULATION OF ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the adoption of these revisions to Chapter 11 of the Lexington Code of Ordinances on December 10, 2019, and did RECOMMEND the ordinance revisions set forth KHUHLQ LQ RUGHU WR PDNH WKH &LW\¡V &RGH RI 2UGLQDQFHV FRQVLVWHQW ZLWK WKH ODZV of the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Statute Section 462.357, subdivision 2, and the recommendations of the League of Minnesota Cities. :+(5($6 WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW UHDGLQJ RI WKLV 2UGLQDQFH RFFXUUHG RQ 'HFHPEHU 2019.

WHEREAS, the second reading of this Ordinance occurred on January 3, 2020.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF LEXINGTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Subdivision 1. Chapter 11, Section 11.20, subdivision 4, Zoning Amendments, is revised as follows: Subd. 4. Zoning Amendments.

A. Criteria for Granting Zoning Amendments. The Council may adopt amendments to this Chapter by a 4/5 majority vote relative to land uses within a particular district or to the location of the district line with the exception that the adoption or amendment of any portion of a zoning ordinance which FKDQJHV DOO RU SDUW RI WKH H[LVWLQJ FODVVLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ RI D ]RQLQJ GLVWULFW IURP residential to either commercial or industrial requires a two-thirds majority vote. Such amendments shall not be issued indiscriminately, but shall RQO\ EH XVHG DV D PHDQV WR UHĂ HFW FKDQJHV LQ WKH JRDOV DQG SROLFLHV RI WKH &LW\ DV UHĂ HFWHG LQ WKH FRPSUHKHQVLYH SODQ RU FKDQJHV LQ FRQGLWLRQV LQ WKH City.

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Michael Murphy, Mayor ATTEST: Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 7, 2020.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EAST CEDAR STREET & 24TH AVENUE / ELMCREST AVENUE NORTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids will only be received on-line through WKH 4XHVW&'1 Y%LGÂ&#x152; SURFHVV E\ WKH &LW\ RI /LQR /DNHV DW WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH

was attempting to leave the scene, but officers determined the other driver had just moved to a safer location. There was no damage. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to possible vandalism at LaMotte Memorial Park in Centerville Dec. 18.

Police discovered the water fountain was damaged by an unknown suspect. The damage is estimated at $500. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers were dispatched to a property damage hit-andrun accident in the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Dec. 18. Officers collected information from the victim, but there are no known suspects at this time. â&#x20AC;˘ Police were dispatched to a business in the 9000 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington Dec. 20 on report of a disorderly male. Officers determined there was an argument over a civil issue and advised the parties not to return to the business.

City Clerk until 11:00 a.m. CDT, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the Lino Lakes City Hall located at 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014. Bids will be opened on-line publicly and read aloud at said time and place by representatives of the City of Lino Lakes. Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view bids in the City Hall. The as-read on-line bid results will be available at www.

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The Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded by registering ZLWK 4XHVW&'1 RQ OLQH ZZZ TXHVWFGQ FRP RU FDOOLQJ 7KLV FRQtract is Quest Project #6636430. Individuals may view the Contract Documents at no cost on the QuestCDN website prior to deciding to become a Plan Holder. To be considered a Plan Holder for construction bids, a Contractor must register on QuestCDN.com and purchase the Contract Documents, in digital form for downloading, at a nonrefundable cost of $40.00. RegisterLQJ DV D 3ODQ +ROGHU LV UHTXLUHG IRU DOO SULPH FRQWUDFWRUV DQG VXEFRQWUDFWRUV Plan Holders will receive addendums and other contract document updates via QuestCDN. For this project, bids will ONLY be received and accepted via the on-line electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic bid form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; download the project documents and click the on-line bidding button at the top of advertisement.

Prospective bidders must be on the Plan Holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.

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The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period RI VL[W\ GD\V DATED: December 27, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on January 7 and 14, 2020.

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