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County presents proposed Birch Street improvements

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — 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.

In 2011, the county completed a corridor study for Birch Street to develop an understanding of the issues, constraints and opportunities along the corridor. The study delved into various technical analyses including safety, access inventory and future traffic operations to identify critical issues and needs. The study

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Anoka County is looking to make improvements to the Birch Street corridor in the summer of 2019 and summer of 2021. One option the county is considering is installing to roundabouts.

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Lino Lakes revises plans for recreation complex

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Students from Centennial High School visit Golden Lake Elementary’s Mileage Club to motivate students while they run.

Students AVID-ly focus on service

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Nineteen seniors at Centennial High School were busy volunteering their time to visit hospitals, tutor youth, collect toys,

blankets and coats, and run miles before the holidays.

The six service projects were a part of science/AVID teacher Holly Augustin’s Advancement Via Individual Determination

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(AVID) class. AVID, a college preparatory class, aims to reach kids in the middle, Augustine said.

“At Centennial, our middle is pretty high, so AVID is for those kids

who haven’t stepped out of their comfort zones to take an honors or Advanced Placement (AP) class,” she said.

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LINO LAKES — City staff and the City Council dreamed up some possibilities for the city’s longawaited recreation complex with the help of WSB & Associates at its fi rst work session in 2019.

The city purchased the 67-acre site located near Centerville Road and Birch Street back in 1999 for $1.1 million; the vision was that one day it would become the city’s very own recreational haven. A Master Plan for the site was created back in 2002, but development has been on hold pending funding.

The city last discussed the recreation complex at a work session in July, and recently the council agreed to dedicate $375,000 from the general fund toward the fi rst phase of the project.

Jason Amberg, of WSB & Associates, presented the updated Master Plan for the site at the Jan. 7 work session. It includes two phases: phase 1A, the area immediately south of the fi re station, and phase 1B, a ballfield area on the southernmost portion of the site.

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AVID: Builds service-minded community members in high school “The hope is that it carries with them into the future and it is not just something they want to do here in high school.�

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on incorporating writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and rigor (WICOR) strategies, there is also a focus on service. “I always let the kids choose what they want to do. They can choose something they are passionate about, or (meet) a need they have felt in the community,� Augustin said. “I think it builds great collaboration and it gives back to the community.

The hope is that it carries with them into the future and it is not just something they want to do here in high school.�

Seniors Owen Donnelly and Mari Richgruber volunteered their time helping kids with their homework and making crafts at Centennial Square. “I personally wanted to get involved because I have been places where I couldn’t get help when I really needed it, so I wanted to be able to help those who were unfortunate enough to have that,� Donnelly said. “I enjoyed being able to help people and provide a hand when they needed it.�

Another group of students visited the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital to spend time with patients and get them out of their rooms.

One of the students involved was passionate about the cause because her brother received cancer treatment there. The group also helped organize a hat fundraiser to raise money for cancer research.

Cross-country runners Hanna Jack and Abby Swim volunteered their time to visit students in the Mileage Club at Golden Lake Elementary. Every morning, 40-50 students in the club run a mile before school. Jack said she got the idea for the project after she volunteered her time at a race over the summer. “Seeing the kids was easily the best part,� Swim said.

Jack added, “We made really strong bonds with them. We went there to motivate them, but they ended up motivating us back.�

Other students organized a coat drive and collected around 30 coats for all ages. Through a partnership with United Way, the coats will be donated to a sister school in St. Paul. Other students collected 50 blankets for Bridging, a nonprofit organization that provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty.

Senior Anthony Colangelo helped out with the Marine Toys for Tots Program. Over the four-week

Holly Augustin Science/AVID teacher

Seniors Alex Yang, Jared Yang, Kameron Galetka and Cristian Sermeno organized a coat drive and collected around 30 coats for all ages.

Seniors Taylor Austin and Abby Swim were a part of the “Golden Lake Runners� group that visited Golden Lake Elementary School to run with members of the Mileage Club.

drive at the high school, more than $400 was raised and 60 toys were collected. “We know some families that are financially not able to give to their families during the holiday season,� he said. “We wanted to make it less stressful for them and more relaxing.�

This spring, the class plans to do a service project revolving around the environment for Earth Day. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Senior Leslie Vang was one of the students who organized a blanket drive. The blankets were donating to Bridging, a nonprofit organization that provides donated furniture and household goods to families/individuals transitioning out of homelessness or poverty.

Two Centennial athletes nominated for ‘Triple A’ Award

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Seniors Madeline Fidler and Max Kolflat have been nominated for the Minnesota State High School League Triple A Award.

Madeline Fidler and Max Kolflat, Centennial High School seniors, have been nominated for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Academics, Arts and Athletics (Triple A) Award, School Activities Director Brian Hegseth announced Jan. 8.

Established in 1988, the Triple A Award acknowledges a male and female high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA who participates in league-sponsored athletic programs and fi ne arts activities such as theater, speech and music.

Both students are participants in a variety of programs at Centennial High School and are involved in their communities.

Fidler’s awards and activities at Centennial include AP/honors coursework, National Merit Commended Scholar, Centennial choirs (section leader, All Conference, Solo/Ensemble— Superior, Best of Site), softball (three years; state third-place team, 2018) and elementary mentor. Fidler plans to attend the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities in the fall.

Kolflat’s awards and activities at Centennial include AP/Honors coursework, Centennial bands (tuba—varsity band, Symphonic Band, section leader), football (four years), wresting (four years—Captain, 2018-2019) and

peer leader. Kolflat plans to attend the University of Minnesota–Duluth in the fall.

The MSHSL’s Administrative Regions will review the Triple A nominees from its member schools.

Centennial is in Region 5AA and will compete with 16 schools. The

top male and female students in the state, as determined by a points system, will be announced by MSHSL officials this spring. For more information, see www.mshsl.org.

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Circle Pines to focus on common themes for 2019

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — Despite the predominately positive feedback in the 2018 city survey, the Circle Pines City Council and city staff are looking at common themes to figure out how the city can do better.

City Administrator Patrick Antonen presented the highlights of survey at the Jan. 8 City Council meeting.

He said the city received 50 more responses to the survey this year than it did last year. “We sent out over 1,000 emails and we had almost 300 responses, which is actually pretty good,” he said.

Since 2012, Circle Pines has offered an online survey to residents asking questions about the city’s appearance, safety, streets, snowplowing, sanitary sewer service/water, permitting/ licensing and recreation programs.

The survey was sent out in November and completed by the end of December. This year’s 12-question survey had 297 responses, compared to 247 received in 2017.

“I love the city survey every year.

The best part is when they send us the comments. That is when we really start to get some insight into what people are looking for,” Councilman Matt Percy said. “It always strikes me, it is so interesting how we have such a wide variety of opinions in the city. Sometimes if we talk to the same people over and over again, we tend to build up this idea in our head of what Circle Pines is and this is what it is all about, and when you read through the comments you realize people have a lot of differences in opinion.”

Percy added, “One example is streets. Some people said we love the streets, everything is great.

Other people said there are potholes everywhere, we see things are getting better but we still have a little ways to go ... it was all across the spectrum.”

For the condition of streets, 20 residents said they felt they were excellent, 56 felt they were good and 21 felt they were fair.

Here are some other highlights from this year’s survey: • 84 percent rate the appearance of the city excellent or good.

• 69 percent feel very safe in the city along with 27 percent who feel somewhat safe.

• 72 percent rate the city’s fire service excellent or good.

• 84 percent rate the police service as excellent or good.

• 76 percent feel the city’s streets are excellent or good.

• 73 percent feel the city’s snowplowing is excellent or good.

• 86 percent feel the city has excellent or good parks and recreation.

• 87 percent felt the city has excellent

For the question “How would you describe your overall feeling of safety in the city?” 69 percent said they feel very safe, 27 percent feel somewhat safe, 2 percent somewhat unsafe, 2 percent very unsafe and under 1 percent don’t know.

The Circle Pines 2018 city survey found that around 21 percent of residents rate the overall appearance of the city excellent, 63 percent good, 13 percent fair, 2 percent poor and under 1 percent don’t know.

or good quality of services.

“Once again, the survey results are great. We are within a few percentage points of the survey results from last year,” Antonen said. “We have gone through all of the comments, (given) those out to the department heads, and we are definitely looking into everything like we usually do.”

Antonen added, “One interesting comment I kept seeing was a lot of people don’t realize that we are not Lexington. They kept commenting on the trailer parks: those are in Lexington and Blaine. Geographically seeing where our city limits are has always been kind of an issue for this area with our ZIP code being much larger than our actual city. Our ZIP code contains roughly 25,000 people and we are a city of 5,000. A lot of people that think they live in Circle Pines actually live in Lexington, Lino Lakes or Blaine.”

Councilman Dean Goldberg said

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For the question asking about the condition of city streets, 20 percent said excellent, 55 percent said good, 21 percent said fair and 3 percent said poor.

he spotted common themes in the comments on the survey.

“There are some themes in here that are significant and frequent. I would like to see us use some of these themes for planning what we want to do in 2019,” he said. “I think some of these things are doable and fixable and it would improve what people are experiencing. I tend to focus on the negative and not the positive ... I am looking for ways to grow what Circle Pines does.”

Councilwoman Jennifer Rauner noted, “I tend to look at the negative because that is what has to be fixed.

What concerns me is from 2012-2018 (is that) the number of citizens who feel safe in their community has gone down,” she said. “I think we really need to focus on that, make sure that number grows and doesn’t decline.”

According to the 2018 survey, 69 residents said they felt very safe, as compared to 73 residents in 2012.

Goldberg said, “Some of these things are perception. For example, our police and fire do an excellent job and our people just don’t know that. We could communicate that better on our website, Facebook, mailings we send out, the Quad Press.”

Antonen added the main reason the percentage is so low for the fire service is because many residents have never had the Centennial Fire District respond to their homes or workplaces.

Mayor Dave Bartholomay said even though feedback from the survey was given to the various department heads, the key would be for Antonen to follow up with each of the departments to see what they plan to do to make improvements.

Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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s we work through some construction challenges at the Press with a roof that collapsed due to the heavy snow last spring, we’re thankful that we had insurance. I am also grateful for local contractors like Pelco Construction and TR Computer Sales who have helped us navigate the project.

This week we took delivery of structural steel that was fabricated in Lino Lakes by Boe Ornamental Iron. As the Press Publications building is put back together, it is great working with local businesses with local solutions.

I need to express my sincere appreciation to Don Peltier and his team at Pelco, our vendors, the City of White Bear Lake and staff at First PresbyPublisher’s terian Church, where more than half our team is temporarily housed. I View want to also say thanks to the Press staff who have worked through tough Carter Johnson conditions and kept producing a great newspaper; and our customers and readers who have shown patience with us through this project. We are hopeful our building will be completed by the time the grass turns green.

Thefts in the area Early each Tuesday morning, our delivery driver Joe, loads our white Chevrolet cargo van for deliveries of the youth carrier routes and news rack locations. As he started the van a few weeks ago, he nearly jumped out of his skin as it sounded like someone had ďŹ red up a Harley. After quickly shutting the van off, he crawled under it to ďŹ nd that the catalytic converter had been cut off. This part of the exhaust is made from a metal in the platinum family and is used to help with emissions. They are a target for thieves who might be able to get $20-$60 at a recycling center.

Cutting off a catalytic converter could take about 1 to 3 minutes with a cordless sawzall. It can cost owners hundreds of dollars to repair or replace. A huge thank you to Paul at Knutson Auto for the repair and getting us back on the road quickly.

Since our incident, we have learned of more catalytic converters being stolen off trucks in the area. If you have a late model truck or van, or a new Toyota truck, keep it parked indoors or under video surveillance. As I looked at our newer cargo van from Walser Chevrolet, it is clear the manufacturer now tucks these parts up and out of sight so they aren’t easy to remove. Be smart where you park your vehicles and always keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

Christmas Eve Serving prime rib has been a real treat for Christmas Eve dinner at our house for the past several years.

This year we nearly nailed it with a perfectly cooked roast that we purchased from Roma in Mahtomedi.

As we waited for the temperature to hit 115 degrees, we did everything in our power to make the evening delightful for our parents, who were our guests. For the last 15 of 17 years we have played host, and it seems every year something is missing or wrong — overcooked meat, cold plates, or the meal served too late.

While this year’s prime rib and all the sides were cooked to perfection and on time, we realized at the last minute (thanks to my dad pointing it out) that we had no horseradish. My mother-in-law likes it, too. After making a few phone calls to see if stores were open and ďŹ nding they weren’t, I put it out to our neighborhood group social media page. I think I said we were having a minor Christmas emergency. Within a few minutes, our neighbor responded they were on the way over with some horseradish. Within a second we had a knock on the door, and Jono and his puppy delivered the last ingredient to our Christmas dinner – a container of horseradish. Many thanks go out to Brooke and Jono for helping us complete our holiday meal. This neighborly gesture as we sat down to our ďŹ rst Christmas Eve dinner in our new home was a discussion topic about Christmas spirit.

Going out of your way to give and to help others is meaningful, even if just in simple ways. It was also great to be able to laugh over horseradish rather than discuss the current state of politics with my parents and in-laws.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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Indoor plants improve air quality

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ooking outside the window, a garden covered in a blanket of snow; missing the feel of warm dirt between your ďŹ ngers? Never fear, here’s a chance to embark upon your newest hobby — indoor plants that help improve air quality.

A study conducted

by NASA released several recommended plants to help ensure your green thumb hasn’t developed a case of frostbite.

Let’s get to know Gardener’s a few of them, Grapevine starting with a beautiful staple Kari Martin of any home, the aloe vera. This plant has both aesthetic qualities as well as healing properties.

Known by the ancient Egyptians as the plant of immortality, it is found depicted in pyramid motifs. Today it’s primary beneďŹ t is a topical skin remedy, great for sunburn or other minor skin irritations.

Part of the succulent family, it is a stemless plant with large, eshy, thick leaves and comes in variety of colors from green to grey tint. Popular varieties include aloe chinensis, with small white dots and aloe indica royal, with detailed spikes. This plant thrives best on the windowsill in a sunny spot, planted in sandy, well-drained soil. Allow the soil to completely dry before watering.

and allowed to dry out between watering, it prefers ďŹ ltered light and temperatures kept above 60 degrees F. This is a top contender for removing several pollutants from carbon monoxide to formaldehyde and benzene.

The peace lily received its name as a symbol of the white ag raised to end a battle. Victorians popularized this plant after it was found by Gustav Wallis in the Columbian jungle in 1824.

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The banana plant is a powerhouse of air With its large at leaves arranged purifying in your home. spiraling around a eshy stem, this plant often considered a tree, Next on our roster is a classic is really an herb. plant, English ivy (hedera helix,) Plant it in a good size planter a beautiful vine from the family with well-drained soil kept moist. araliaceae. With green foliage, As the plant grows, be careful variations include variegated white. to avoid letting it to get too cold.

This amazing plant is the 4th This vigorous grower responds largest produced fruit crop in the well to variety of light conditions, world. producing best in moist, loamy None of the above whet your soil. Some may recoil in fear as appetite to rush out and purchase this ivy can spread like wildďŹ re outdoors and some may even call it your very own? Some other a dreaded weed. However, fear not, indoor plants for improving air quality are green spider plant, inside the plant has an amazing golden pothos, philodendron, ability to remove mold spores mother-in-law’s tongue and and formaldehyde, a common bamboo palm. ingredient in household cleaners.

Visit our website: http:// A most valuable player is a anokamastergardeners.org for plant that can ower in low information on events, activities light, the formidable peace lily and how to Ask a Master (spathiphyllum wallisii). With Gardener questions. dark green leaves and long lasting showy white owers, this is a great plant for the Kari Martin is an Extension novice planter. Flourishing in Master Gardener in well-drained soil, kept moist Anoka County.

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Shaping up in the new year: What to know when joining a ďŹ tness club in 2019

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etting into shape is always among the top New Year’s resolutions, but there are some things you should think about before committing to a contract.

Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) recommends doing your research on gyms or health clubs in your area before signing on. Also, be sure to consult a medical professional ďŹ rst, especially if you Movers and haven’t worked out in a while.

Shakers BBB suggests considering these Better Business factors before joining: Bureau Determine your ďŹ tness goals — Thinking about your ďŹ tness goals in advance will make selecting the ďŹ tness club that best ďŹ ts your needs much easier. Work with your medical professional to help you set

realistic goals.

Set your priorities — The location, hours, types of equipment and classes can all impact your commitment to working out.

Deciding what factors matter the most to you will also help you narrow down options before you start your search.

Check bbb.org — BBB has business proďŹ les and consumer reviews on any gym or health club you’re considering joining, so take a moment to read the posted reviews.

Take a tour – Make sure the gym lives up to your expectations and needs. Ask questions about busy times, wait times for equipment, whether classes require preregistration, and the availability and cost of trainers.

Ask about introductory offers — Gyms often use special introductory offers to attract new members, such as free or reduced enrollment fees.

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Whether God is fair

‘Freaky’ Friday receives honors

Why a caring God would come to the aid of some but not all will be discussed at Lifetree CafĂŠ at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. The program titled, “Does God Play Favorites?

Why Would a Caring God Bless Some and Not Others?� features the fi lmed stories of people affected by a devastating fi re.

Some residents describe how their house was “miraculously� spared, while others tell how their lives’ possessions were lost in the forest fi re.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free and snacks and beverages are provided. Lifetree CafĂŠ is located at 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Ann at 612-751-5707 or lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com.

Centennial High School was recently recognized by Spotlight Education, a program of Hennepin Theatre Trust, for its production of “Freaky Friday.â€? The following received Spotlight Education Honors: • Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble – Honorable Mention • Technical Crew – Honorable Mention • Overall Technical Team – Honorable Mention • Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role – Eden Wells as Katherine Blake and Ceci Vanzyl as Ellie Blake • Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role – Olivia Lundberg as Fletcher Blake

• Honorable Mention in Technical leadership – Greta Panait as Deck Captain • Evaluator Shout-Out: Katelyn Espe. (Shout-Outs are a new distinction that has emerged to give recognition to those students who caught the attention of the evaluators.)

Vision for the future Mr. Gutbrod’s fifth-grade class at Blue Heron Elementary and the Circle-Lexington Lions Club will collect eyeglasses that are no longer used through the end of this school year. Over the last 20 years, Gutbrod and his students have collected around 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Government shutdown assistance meetings Concerned citizens will host three government shutdown assistance meetings throughout January to bring together impacted individuals and families along with other community members and businesses to share information, share resources

and brainstorm ideas on solutions to the challenges that may be occurring as a result of the federal government shutdown. The meetings will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, Friday, Jan. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 31, at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle. For more information, contact Anne Aune at 612-432-8608.

Skate Party 2019 Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation will host Skate Party 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Drive. The winter filled evening of fun will feature a live DJ, ice skating, giant bonfire and free hot cocoa and s’mores. Bring your skates.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: WINTER TREE ID When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Monthly presentation includes local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trails. Ages 50+. Bring a lunch; free and registration not required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

to learn about the many adaptations that help organisms cope with the cold. $5/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

SPAGHETTI DINNER When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion, 7731 Lake Drive, Circle Pines Details: Fundraiser benefitting Freedom Fishing to purchase a fish house for veterans. $10; Kids 12 and under $5.

Contact: 651-783-0055

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ASSISTANCE MEETINGS SNOW DAY When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Jan. 17 & 31; Friday, Jan. 25 Where: Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle Details: Meetings to bring together impacted individuals and families along with other community members and businesses to share information, share resources and brainstorm ideas on solutions to the challenges that may be occurring.

Contact: 612-432-8608

SKATE PARTY 2019 When: 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Sunrise Park, 6918 Sunrise Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Hosted by Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation. The winterfi lled evening of fun will feature a live DJ, ice skating, giant bonfi re and free hot cocoa and s’mores. Bring your skates.

Contact: www.ci.linolakes.mn.us

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Community event for all ages to partake in a variety of activities, including snowshoeing, ice fishing, kick sledding, cross-country skiing, winter crafts, live animal displays and more. Free and open to the public.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Ongoing 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

more while socializing.

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 Street Details: Seniors can play 500. Open to anyone.

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 Ctr., 1189 Main Street Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the group.

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

BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday of each month Where: Lino Lakes Senior Ctr., 1189 Main Street Details: Seniors can play or learn how to play Bridge.

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

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m., Jan. 17 & 31 Where: Rice Lake Centre, located 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Co. Road 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works Building.

Details: Hugo seniors meet to play “500.” Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area WINTER ECOLOGY are invited. Bring a WALK HANDICRAFT WORK friend.

When: 10-11:30 a.m. SatWhen: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd Contact: 651-429-0883 urday, Jan. 19 and 4th Tuesdays or barbconnolly1958@ Where: Wargo Nature Where: Lino Lakes Senior yahoo.com Center, 7701 Main Street, Ctr., 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes Details: Seniors can knit, CITIZEN ADVOCACY Details: Join a naturalist crochet, embroider, MEETING for a relaxed-pace hike quilt, needlework and When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing, fea-

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Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar.

Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 18 & 25, Saturdays, Jan. 19 & 26; 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 20 & 27 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Join the world’s most famous detective and his partner, Dr. Watson, as they solve one of his most notorious cases in this fast-paced comedy. Tickets $15-20.

Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

DIVE-IN MOVIE When: 7-9:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Movie showing for the whole family at the waterpark. Free for members or with daily pass.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org

ST. CROIX CROSSING CONCERT AND 7TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix Details: Performance by award-winning barbershop quartet, St. Croix Crossing, and cake to celebrate the Marine Community Library.

Contact: 651-433-2820 or marinecommunity library.org

evening of fun will feature a live DJ, ice skating, giant bonfi re and free hot cocoa and s’mores. Bring your skates.

Contact: www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

OWL PROWL When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Hike through the winter woods listening for owls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 12+. Free for members; $10 non-members. Space limited.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

BABYSITTING 101 When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Students will learn the responsibility that is needed for babysitting while gaining the required education. The class will cover child care, first aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, child proofing, nutrition and more. $61/members.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPEN HOUSE When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Free Indoor and outdoor activities, art-making, ice sculpting, sled dogs, artist demos.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebear arts.org

WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater, along the riverfront in downtown Stillwater

Details: Free ice cream hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Chili and coffee available for a nominal fee.

Contact: wchsmn.org

LIFE UNDER THE ICE WITH JIM RUE When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Experience the tranquility of the winter woods, learn about the upcoming winter solstice, meet staff and connect with nature.

Guided experiences at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or www.belwin.org

SIERRA CLUB CLIMATE RESOLUTION When: Noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Caribou Coffee meeting room, 4733 Highway 61, White Bear Lake Details: Discuss how the community can advance clean energy solutions.

RSVP. Contact: 651-300-8835 or karoldurdle@gmail.com

GARDEN COMMUNITIES: A COLLABORATIVE WAY OF LIVING When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Details: Learn about the design and planning of a potential garden community for the St Croix Valley area. Time for Q&A. All are welcome.

Contact: 760-642-8939

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BAGS, BINGO AND BEER

When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Where: Mallards on St. Croix, 101 5th Ave. S., Bayport Details: Annual 32 team bean bag tournament at noon, Bingo at 1 p.m.

Food and beer specials, raffles, and prize drawings.

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January Comedy Show When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Where: Running Aces Harness Park’s “Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club,” 15201 Zurich Street, Forest Lake

Jan. 20 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main Street N., Stillwater Details: Literary reading featuring poetry author Norita Dittberner-Jax, plus local writers Denise Alden, Reeve Lasky, Mike McMahon, Christine Poch, Nicole Schumacher and Elissa Cottle reading poetry, memoir and fiction. Free admission and refreshments.

Contact: 612-925-2249 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org

29TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST When: 7-9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple Street, Mahtomedi Details: Celebrate Dr. King with a breakfast program featuring keynote speaker Don Lemon, of CNN. $5/person; proceeds benefit UNCF four-year college scholarships for deserving low-income students.

Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.org

NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF SENIOR AND CHRONIC CARE RESOURCES

When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E Details: Part of “Community Connections: Elder Resources from A to Z,” a free monthly presentation on topics for seniors and supporters of seniors, held on the 4th

Details: Co-headliners Tommy Thompson and Jodie Maruska, hosted by K Jay. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 Day of Show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

Tuesday of the month.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: North end of Kowalski’s parking lot, 4921 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Hike the paved trails along White Bear Lake; approx. 3 miles.

Contact: 651-426-8593 or stpaulhike.org

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Watch and discuss a video on ideas worth spreading. This month’s talk will feature Psychologist Jonathan Haidt “The Moral Roots of Liberals & Conservatives.” Free; all ages.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

MOON WALK

When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 1900 Norell Ave N., Stillwater Details: Guided hike under the full wolf moon; walk or snowshoe the trails. Free and no reservation required.

Contact: co.washington. mn.us

NATIONAL PIE DAY & BINGO

When: 1:30-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23 Where: Shoreview Com-

munity Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Bingo, pie and prizes. $6/residents.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org

FAMILY COURSE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

When: 6:30-9 p.m.

Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 23 Where: Lakeaires Elementary, 3963 Van Dyke Street, White Bear Lake Details: Free educational course that helps families gain a greater understanding of mental illness, discuss resources, build communication skills, reduce stress and find support.

Contact: 651-274-3078

TASTE OF THE VALLEY

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 Where: The Heights Hall and Club, 5880 Omaha Ave North, Stillwater Details: Stillwater Rotary Club fundraiser supports local charities, Tubman and Family Means. Tickets $50, includes tasting food from a variety of local restaurants, live music, silent and live auction.

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: Belwin Conservancy Creative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., Afton Details: Explore Belwin’s Creative Center this winter by hiking, sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing our ungroomed trails.

Guided hike at 2:30 p.m.

Hot chocolate provided.

Free.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

BEEKEEPING BASICS

When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, Details: Learn all about bees and the process of beekeeping. Ages 16+. $25/person.

Contact: ramseycounty. us

WOMEN AT THE VERY HEART OF THE GREAT WAR

When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Ames Sheldon, author of “Eleanor’s Wars,” a work of historical fiction disusses the many roles American women who served in France palyed. Free, but donations welcome.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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Where: Lowell Inn, 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: Discussion featuring University of Minnesota Associate Professor J. David Hacker, whose article on Civil War deaths won the 2011 John T. Hubbell Prize for the best article in Civil War Journal.

Social period at 5:30 p.m., followed by buffet dinner at 6 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. is free, but buffet is $23 in advance or $28 at the door. RSVP Contact: 715-386-1268 or rossandhains@comcast. net.

Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 N. Details: Dance to the live music of the Wild Cat Combo, along with appetizers, silent auction, and activities. $10 in advance or $15 at the door; proceeds support the Bear’ly Open fundraiser for the local food shelf.

Contact: bearlyopen.org

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When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Annual golf GRAY MATTERS: on ice event benefits DEPRESSION IN OLDER the White Bear Area ADULTS Emergency Food Shelf.

When: 2-3:30 p.m. TuesOpen to all ages. 18-hole day, Jan. 29 course, hospitality tent, Where: First Presbyteri- food and entertainment. an Church White Bear Golfers play with tennis Lake, 4821 Bloom Ave. balls and use golf clubs, Details: Join NAMI Minhockey sticks, tennis nesota to talk about risk rackets, or anything else factors, warning signs, that can propel a tennis stigma, treatment, reball. Official Winter Carcovery and resources for nival event. $30/adult; depression in older adults. $15/student ($5 additional for walk-ins) Contact: 651-429-3381 or fpcwbl.org Contact: bearlyopen.org When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26 Where: Northeast Youth and Family Services, 3490 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview Details: Five-session class that uses art to increase mindfulness: a state of active, open attention on the present that can reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve relationships. $60 includes materials.

Contact: 651-486-3808 or nyfs.org

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Where: Hallberg Center for the Arts, 5521 E. Viking Blvd., Wyoming Details: Program fetures the original works of Cathie English, Jerry Esnough, and Tim Cheesebrow.

Contact: reverbnation. com/cathieenglish; jerryesnough.com; cheesebrowmusic.com

When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2 Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo Details: See old sleds (1987 and older) and support the Stillwater Snowmobile Club. Trophies, cash raffle, door prizes and bake sale. Food and drinks available for purchase. $5 entry fee/ sled. Free admission for spectators.

Contact: stillwater snowmobileclub.org

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When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, COMMUNITY DANCE Jan. 28 and the 4th Mon- When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, day of every month.

Feb. 1 Where: Rice Lake Centre, located 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Co. Road 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works Building.

Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding communiWINTERFEST ties are invited to join us todays events onlin When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sate for an afternoon of Criburday, Jan. 26 or post your own at bage. Coffee and refresh: Where: Lake Elmo Park ments will be served.

Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Contact: 651-429-4413. If Details: Traverse the you are from Centerville trails of Lake Elmo Park and need a ride, contact 4779 Bloom Ave. Reserve by cross-counPete Nadeau at 651-429try ski, kick-sled and fat- 1514.

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Cougar gymnasts 1-3 in duals, have individual champ at MGGOA meet

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Centennial gymnast Audrey Noha won all-around and two events at an eight-team meet Jan. 5, highlighting the Cougar season so far.

Centennial has a 1-3 dual meet record, scoring between 121 and 128 points, and placed second among eight teams in Division II of the Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association invitational with 127.3. There was also Division I competition.

Noha, a sophomore, placed first all-around with 36.15 while winning vault (9.525) and bars (9.1) in that meet

at Park Center. She joined the school team this year after competing with the Forest Lake Flyaways Club previously.

The Cougars’ other all-rounders are Madison Baker, a senior in her sixth varsity season, and Sydney Nelson, a sophomore. Captains are seniors Emma Pierson and Savanna Driskell.

“We have a young team and every girl is working hard to get their skill levels up,” said coach Tina Pierson, who has 12 girls on varsity and JV. In duals, they have beaten Coon Rapids, and lost to Irondale/Spring Lake Park, Elk River and Champlin Park.

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Claire Orth has appeared in all 17 games for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Ex-Cougars embarking on D-1 hoops careers Two Centennial 2018 graduates are seeing action in Division I basketball as freshmen. Claire Orth, 5-10 guard for North Dakota (8-9), has played in all 17 games, averaging 2.5 points, one steal and one assist. Sydney Stapleton, 5-10 guard for South Dakota State (10-6), has appeared in eight games, averaging 2 points. Their teams will meet twice in the Summit League, Jan. 18 at the University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks, and Feb. 9 at South Dakota State, in Brookings. Two current Cougars will move on to Division I next year: Taylor McAulay to Drake, and Sara Stapleton to Wisconsin.

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Centennial has 3 ranked wrestlers, but incomplete lineup The Centennial wrestlers have a 2-9 record while currently filling only eight of 14 slots in the lineup after a spate of injuries, reports coach Parker Betts. The Cougars have three ranked wrestlers. In a home tournament Saturday, No. 8 ranked heavyweight Luke Breuning went 3-0 with wins over the

No. 10 and No. 5 ranked wrestlers.

John Noll, ranked No. 4 at 220, won twice while losing 7-0 to top-ranked Ezayah Oropeza of Rosemount. Isaiah Bettinger, ranked No. 3 at 170, won all three matches.

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Centennial hockey goaltender Leo Troje stopped 20 of 21 shots as the Cougars defeated Anoka 2-1 on Thursday, ending a skid for the Cougars (5-10-1). Coach Ritch Menne regards the sophomore rookie as a “tremendous competitor” who has “given us a chance to win every night he’s played.” Troje has an .898 save percentage and 3 goals-againstaverage.

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Centennial boys hockey has faced seven ranked teams in the last 10 games and managed just one win and one tie.

The Cougars edged Anoka 2-1 Thursday on goals by Cole Jackson and Joshua Hermes, and 20 saves from Leo Troje.

Then they lost 6-5 to Elk River (6-9) in overtime. Wyatt Clancy notched two goals for the Cougars (5-10-1) and Gavin Forga, Jordan Newpower and Samuel Munson had one each. Casey Coppersmith was in the nets for the Cougars.

“We’ve played an extremely tough schedule this season and January is brutal,” acknowledged coach Ritch Menne. “We are so close to getting over the top of the hill and winning those tight games against top 10 teams.”

An 0-7-1 streak by the Cougars included hard-fought losses to No. 4 Maple Grove (2-1) and No. 2 Andover (3-1).

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Centennial boys basketball pushed above .500 with two conference wins on the road last week. The Cougars (7-6) scored a season low but won 52-46 over Andover (3-6) with Ariq Eason sinking 16 points and Matthew Wyffels

nine. Calvin Foy hit 23 for Andover.

Centennial then won 65-55 over Elk River (3-7) as Wyffels netted 18 points and Riley Van Buskirk and Eason 16 each. The Cougars were missing scoring leader Carter Anderson both games.

Cougar girl cagers top 2 conference foes Centennial girls basketball picked up two conference wins at home last week. The No. 11 ranked Cougars (10-4) beat No. 14 Elk River 53-44 as Taylor McAulay dominated with 24 points.

Grace Johnson added nine points and Sara Lavell eight. Lydia Haack scored 20 points for the Elks (9-3). The Cougars also stymied Andover (4-7) by 45-32 with McAulay sinking 19 points and Lavell nine.

Cougar girls hockey stymied twice Centennial girls hockey lost a pair or conference games last week, falling to 5-11-2. The Cougars lost to Elk River (115-2) by 3-1, with Allison Pitlick scoring the goal, and Mackenna Stoterau making 21 saves. Anoka (7-9-2) got a first-period goal from Maddie Mashuga, short-handed, and beat the Cougars 1-0, with goalie Abby Johnson stopping 43 Centennial shots. Anna Gilgosch made 20 saves for the Cougars.

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DeMolay brings family cheer to those in need During a time when most kids are thinking about the gifts they will receive and how many presents are under the tree, the boys of Lincoln Chapter, Order of DeMolay in White Bear Lake, were busy helping other families celebrate the holiday. On the Sunday before Christmas, the boys spent a few hours packing up care packages for the St. Croix Family Resource Center.

“This was in conjunction with our annual day of comfort, a day when we give back to our local community. We believe this organization is extremely needed for at-risk youth and struggling families in the Saint Croix River Valley,” said Fred Veinfurt, chairman of the Lincoln Chapter.

The St. Croix Family Resource Center is an organization that helps families when times are tough. The boys wanted to help brighten the holiday season for families they have never even met by creating a fun night for family cheer. The boys went to a local store to buy what they would want if the roles were reversed: new pajamas, fun movies and snacks.

“Everyone loves popcorn and a good movie in their jammies. I hope we can do it again,” said 12-year-old member Patrick White. Veinfurt added, “We wanted to provide something special for these families and help bring a smile to their faces, especially this time of year.”

Cindy Parsons, director of the St. Croix Family Resource Center, said the impact is great. “Lowincome families benefit from receiving basic need items that they cannot afford to purchase, and they also feel care and support from the community in which they live.”

The Order of Demolay is a youth organization that aims to teach boys how to be men. It focuses on leadership, education, philanthropy and fun.

The Lincoln Chapter gathers twice a month in the Arch Duncan Masonic Center on Stewart Avenue in White Bear Lake. In just the last few years, the chapter has tripled in size, serving children from White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Lino Lakes —one member even drives from St. Cloud.

“Demolay teaches more than just fun: we teach responsibility to our communities. When our boys had the opportunity to help other kids, they jumped at the chance,” Veinfurt said.

For more information about DeMolay, contact Veinfurt at 314-708-1811 or fred.veinfurt@ mndemolay.org or visit DeMolay.org.

Jorun Mobroten, Patrick White, James White, Jack Wigart, Chapter Sweetheart Cassidy Rangel and Chapter Princess Julie Zeidler put together care packages for seven families who are benefited by the St. Croix Family Resource Center.

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Members of the Lincoln Chapter made sure to find personal favorites in the movie bin to add a personal touch to the care packages they made for the St. Croix Family Resource Center.

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For the first time, the Centennial High School Concert Choir has been selected to perform at the Minnesota Music Educator Association (MMEA) State Convention.

The Centennial Concert Choir was selected from a panel of judges to perform at the state convention from over 100 different schools from across the state. The Concert Choir, under the direction of Julie Enwright and Bob Schlidt, will perform a half-hour concert of new choral selections for an audience of Minnesota music educators.

“This is the highest honor for a high school choir program,” Enwright explained.

The Centennial High School choir program is comprised of 360 students in nine curricular and extra-curricular choirs. The Concert Choir is a 78-member auditioned ensemble that consists of juniors and seniors. Each member of the Concert Choir also participates in RoMANcers, tenors and basses from Concert Choir, or Sweet Harmony, sopranos and altos from Concert Choir.

Choir students have consistently earned superior ratings in the Minnesota State High School League Solo and Ensemble Contest and have been selected each year for the MMEA All-State Choirs and American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 9/10 Honor Choirs.

The Concert Choir will perform at the MMEA State Convention at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 15 at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis.

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Bird count finds milder winters bring southern birds to Minnesota

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There are few citizen science projects as longstanding and thorough as the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, a tradition stretching back more than 100 years. More than 50 citizens took part in the Northeast Suburban Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 29, 2018.

This particular count takes place in a 15-mile radius, centered on Withrow. The region includes parts of Stillwater, Marine on St. Croix, White Bear Lake, Hugo and Mahtomedi.

Counters gather into small groups, with a mixture of bird experts and novices, and walk routes through neighborhoods and along roads to count the number of species of birds they see. Residences with feeders are some of the most reliable places to find wintering birds, and the open waters of the St. Croix provide habitat for many species of waterfowl.

This year’s tally included 46 species of birds—consistent with the 60-year average of 47, according to count coordinator Jim Howitz. However, the total of 6,139 individual birds is almost 1,000 lower than average. Howitz thought that this might be due to lower numbers of pigeons and house sparrows, both of which are non-native species.

Numbers from this year’s Audubon Christmas Bird Count support the trend of the last several years: birds are moving north. At its beginning, the Northeast Suburban count observed far fewer cardinals, red-bellied woodpeckers and turkeys. Today these species are all common winter birds in this region, as they have been spending winters farther and farther north. The sparrows, bluebirds and robins that are typical on this year’s count were once more typical for Iowa and states even further south.

One of the most unusual sightings of the 2018 count was of a Carolina wren, which normally resides in the southern U.S. However, this species has turned up during Minnesota winters for the last several years. Howitz said that although the sighting was uncommon, he expects that this species will be increasingly seen this far north as winters get milder, especially around the St. Croix River valley.

Correspondingly, northern species such as pine grosbeaks and crossbills are rarely seen in recent years, preferring to spend their winters further north.

Another unusual sighting was of a yellow-bellied sapsucker. Since these birds feed on the sap in trees, and the sap freezes during the winter, the bird can’t rely on its regular diet. This particular bird was visiting a suet feeder in the count area.

The number of American robin sightings was conspicuously low in 2017—only 7 individuals were spotted.

This year, the number seems to be much closer to normal at 388.

Common mergansers were abundant this year, but no common goldeneyes were seen. Howitz explained that these waterfowl numbers fluctuate wildly from year to year, likely due to the amount of open water on the river.

Howitz noted that the completed construction of St. Croix Crossing bridge has had an impact on the count numbers. The drainage around the entrance ramp has changed, which

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2018 was an unusually good year for pine siskins, a type of finch with a very pointy beak. Many northeast metro residents will find them at their feeders this winter.

TOP 10 BIRD SPECIES IN 2018 903 403 401 388 377 315 302 282 273 246

Black-capped chickadees Mallards European starlings American robins American crows Canada geese Dark-eyed juncos American goldfinches Common mergansers Blue jays

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Although the Carolina wren is a rare visitor to Minnesota, sightings of it may become more common as winters become milder.

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Although brown creepers are tricky to spot, especially since they blend in so well with tree bark, they can occasionally be found in Minnesota during the winter.

Red-bellied woodpeckers such as this one have become more common on the Northeast Suburban Christmas Bird Count over the years.

has reduced the number of species that were once reliably found in that area. In past years, the water south of the bridge has stayed open, providing ample waterfowl sightings. This year,

it was iced over. Howitz believes that the habitat may improve in that area when the landscaping is finished.

To learn more about the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, or see the

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Jan. 8 meeting: • Heard a update from Councilman Matt Percy on the new library: “We are making progress at the library next door. It’s exciting to see the steel going up over there. If folks stop by, they can start to get a sense of what that structure is going to look like once it is done. Crews are continuing to work all winter long.”

City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that although the weather didn’t cooperate in November, most of January has had pretty good weather. Antonen said the project is right on track to still open in time for the summer season.

• Before the council meeting, Mayor Dave Bartholomay said a resident shared his concern about what he feels is an unnecessary stop sign at the intersection of

Park Drive and Crossway Drive (westbound sign on Crossway.) “His concern was that each side has a stop sign now and he is not sure it is needed ... a lot of people are going right through it,” he said.

Bartholomay said the city would have its engineer address the concern.

• Approved the consent agenda, which included Dec. 26 meeting minutes, licenses, general fund, police and fire disbursements.

• Approved the following annual appointments: ° Quad Community Press as the official newspaper. ° US Bank, Anoka Hennepin Federal Credit Union, Morgan Stanley, PMA Financial Network, Inc., RBC Capital Markets and Wells Fargo Bank as official depositories. ° The mayor and Councilman Mike Schweigert as well as

Antonen and Finance Director Kate Manson as official signatories. ° Shelley Ryan of Hoff Barry P.A. as the civil attorney. ° Pat Sweeney of Eckberg Lammers P.C. as the prosecution attorney. ° WSB & Associates (Eric Eckman) as the city engineer. ° Percy as the mayor pro tem (acts as the mayor when the mayor is unable to attend meetings). ° Councilman Dean Goldberg and Bartholomay as representatives and Rauner as an alternate for the Police Governing Board. ° Schweigert and Percy as representatives and Goldberg as an alternate for the Fire Steering Committee. ° Schweigert as representative and Percy as an alternate for the

Anoka County Fire Protection Council. ° Schweigert as representative for the Cable Commission. ° Bartholomay and Antonen as members and Rauner as an alternate of the I-35W Governing Board. ° Antonen will be the hearing officer for hearings involving dangerous and potentially dangerous animals. ° Percy and Rauner as representatives for the Anoka County Airport Advisory Commission.

• Discussed 2018 city survey results. See the full story in this week’s issue of the Quad Community Press.

• Approved two public data access policies recommended by the League of Minnesota Cities.

Antonen explained that Policy 63 (Requests for Data About You and Your

Rights as a Data Subject) addresses the rights of data subjects and the specific procedures used by the city for access by the data subject to the public or private data on individuals. Policy 64 (Data Practices Policy for the Public) addresses the procedures to ensure that requests for government data are received and responded to promptly and appropriately.

• Authorized the submission of the pay equity report to the state of Minnesota. The city is required to submit the report to the state of Minnesota every three years.

Antonen said he expects the city should be in compliance, as it has been in compliance on all previous submissions.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, at City Hall.

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Centennial School Board took the following action at its Jan. 7 meeting: • Swore in new board members Kathryn Timm and Tom Knisely, who were both elected from the November election. Timm was previously elected to serve a fouryear term in 2014.

• Elected officers for 2019. Suzy Guthmueller will remain chair, Christina Wilson will remain clerk and Ray Culp will remain treasurer.

• Heard from Superintendent Brian Dietz that the Legislative Breakfast would be Friday, Jan. 25, in the Learning Commons.

He also mentioned the district recently tested two of its buildings (Rice Lake Elementary and Golden Lake Elementary) for radon, which came back at acceptable levels. No mitigation is needed.

Blue Heron Elementary, Centennial Area Learning Center and the District Office have already been tested for radon, and the high school, middle school and Centerville Elementary and Centennial Elementary still need to be tested.

“We are trying to stay ahead of this and be proactive,” Dietz said.

For more information, visit the district’s website https://www.isd12.org/.

Dietz added the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) conference will be Jan. 17-18. District staff will once again present at the conference, this year on the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at the elementary and high school levels.

• Approved the consent agenda, which included Dec. 17 meeting minutes, monthly disbursements, gifts, field trips, personnel and annual organizational items, which included the 2019 school board meeting schedule as well as committee assignments.

Guthmueller clarified the meeting schedule would be revised to cancel May 5 and May 20 meetings and to schedule a work session at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

May 13. In addition, Chris Bettinger will not be able to attend his assigned Superintendent’s Council, so it will be a joint effort between Guthmueller and Timm.

• Decided to not make any changes to school board member compensation this year. The last time there was an increase in compensation was in 2014.

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New Centennial School Board Members Tom Knisely and Kathryn Timm were officially sworn in at the Jan. 7 meeting.

“I recognize we are about 7 percent under the average, so I can see where we would try to catch up a little bit, but then again maybe not this year.

Keep it the same one more year and then we can revisit it again next year,” Bettinger said.

“I think it is important that we wait to know what the Legislature is going to do with the budget for the next biennial before we raise our compensation. It seems to me that it is only wise to be frugal with the district’s dollars,” Timm said. “If we were to be in a position where we had a board member who really did need additional compensation, it would be different, but we don’t.

I don’t think we want to get too far behind, and we are approaching that, but I think another year is wise.”

Culp said he agreed with Bettinger and Timm.

• Appointed PFM Asset Management to manage investments of the funds generated by the bond approved Nov. 6.

Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey explained PFM has been a past partner with the district on several projects; the district currently uses PFM’s cash management services for daily operations and investment, and PFM provides investment services and management to 320 districts in the state.

• Held an annual review of various district policies. Director of Human Resources Dan Melde explained there were only two minor changes. ° Policy 616 School District System Accountability changed the name of a committee from Advisory Committee to Systems Accountability.

° The legal references section of Policy 806 Crisis Management changed wording from No Child Left Behind to Every Student Succeeds Act. • Knisely thanked the superintendent and board for being so welcoming and also gave a shout-out to those who voted for him in November.

Guthmueller also thanked the board

for having confidence in her ability as reappointed chair. The board plans to recognize former school board member John Burns for his many years of service to the district in February.

The next school board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 in the District Office.

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POLITICAL BRIEFS Get to kno know your o legislators What are the issues the state of Minnesota faces in 2019? What are the top three priorities of our local legislators at the state Capitol and what legislation do they plan to support this coming session? These questions, among others, will be the focus of legislative interviews of Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Rep. Amy Wazlawik, both from District 38, from 10:30 to noon Saturday, Jan. 19, at the White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Constituents will be given the opportunity to engage in conversations with their elected representatives. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area.

Emmer announces Anoka County town hall Congressman Tom Emmer will hold a town

h ll iin A k C t hall Anoka County from 7-8 p.m. Jan. 22 at Ramsey City Hall in the Alexander Ramsey Room, which is located at 7550 Sunwood Drive NW. For more information, visit https://edit-emmer. house.gov/about/events.

Citizen advocacy The public is invited to a League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at White Bear Lake City Hall. Attendees will hear a panel of experts discuss effective citizen advocacy. The panelists include Mindy Greiling, DFL, who represented House District 54B from 1993-2002 and District 54A from 20032012. Greiling chaired the K-12 finance committee, appropriating about 40 percent of the state budget. Panelist Carol McFarlane, Republican, represented House Dis-

t i t 53B from f 2007 2012 trict 2007-2012.

McFarlane was the first female House member elected from District 53B. Also on the panel will be Ken Pentel, Ecology Dem, who ran for governor for the Green Party in 1998, 2002, and 2006, and for the Ecology Democracy Party in 2010. Pentel is the founder and director of the Ecology Democracy Network. Panelist Barb Yarusso, DFL, represented House District 42A from 2013-2016.

Co-moderators will use “A Citizen’s Guide to Advocating at the State Legislature” to help organize and focus the discussion. Paper copies will be available at the meeting; donations welcome. Citizens can also access the guide online at http://www.lwv-wbla.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/12/LisaLarson-short-citizenadvocacyguide15598.pdf

ANOKA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Anoka County Parks Department hereby gives public notice of its intent to aerate four Anoka County lakes to prevent winterkill of game fish. The County intends to use mobile systems which may be used at any time. The aeration systems will cause areas of thin ice and open water that fluctuate greatly. The aeration systems are intended to be used on Centerville Lake, Coon Lake, Martin Lake, and Peltier Lake. If there are any questions concerning these aeration systems, please contact Glenn Fuchs, Anoka County’s Natural Resources Specialist, at 763-324-3413.

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CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, DECEMBER 17, 2018 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; December 17, 2018.

5. HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION – AVID (5:30 p.m.) 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Bettinger, ex-officio Dietz, Wilson, Timm, Guthmueller. The following School Board Members were absent: Burns, Culp. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Timm, seconded

by Wilson. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda.

10. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.2 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing - Minnesota’s Truth in Taxation Law requires school districts, cities and counties to provide a Truth in Taxation public hearing before adopting a tax levy for the following year. The public was invited to testify during this portion of the meeting. No one in the audience came forward to address the Board. No School Board action was required. 4. 2017-18 ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT Mr. Aaron Neilsen, partner in Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co. (MMKR) gave a presentation on the June 30, 2018 Annual Audit Report. Complete audit documents and the PowerPoint presentation are included in board packets and available on the district website. 6. PUBLIC FORUM: None. 7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz noted that the Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, January 25. Students from our Middle and High School plays, as well as band and choir groups have been performing in the community. 8. CONSENT ITEMS 8.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018. 8.2 Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Accounts Payable - $2,927,154.62; Payroll - $4,033,209.53. 8.3 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations;

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Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 8.4 Field Trips. 8.5 Gifts to the District. 8.6 Dues and Memberships. The Superintendent of Schools recommended approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Bettinger, seconded by Timm. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9. CURRICULUM 9.1 Approval of New High School Curriculum - On an annual basis Centennial High School reviews the Centennial High School Course offerings depending on student needs. On October 3, 2018, the Department Chair Committee discussed and gave feedback on all new course proposals for the 2019-20 school year. On November 8, 2018 the Centennial High School proposed a new course to the district’s Systems Accountability Committee (SAC). One course was brought forward and it is Criminology and will be offered through the Social Studies department. The high school provided an overview of this course, explained how it would impact students’ schedules and opportunities, and answered questions from SAC members. On a group vote, SAC members endorsed the inclusion of this course offering. The Executive Director of Teaching and Learning recommended approval of the Criminology course for the 2019-20 school year. Motion to approve the Criminology course for the 2019-20 school year by Timm, seconded by Wilson. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 10.1 2017-18 Annual Audit Approval - The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the 2018 Annual Audit Report as presented. Motion to approve the 2018 Annual Audit Report as presented

by Wilson, seconded by Burns. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.3 Final Levy Approval - The Executive Director of Business Services recommended that the board approve and certify the final property tax levy for 2018 taxes payable in 2019 in the amount of $24,173,868.90. Motion to approve and certify the final property tax levy by for 2018 taxes payable in 2019 in the amount of $24,173,868.90 by Bettinger, seconded by Wilson. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 10.4 Resolution Relating to $22,215,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2019A. RESOLUTION RELATING TO $22,215,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2019A; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES TO AWARD THE SALE THEREOF AND TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH SAID AWARD AND SALE This resolution authorizes the bond sale, which authorizes the Superintendent and Director of Business to approve of the sale of the bonds and execute a bond purchase agreement. Our financial team of Springsted and Baird work through the sale process directly with us. Upon approval of the bond sale by the Superintendent and Director of Business Services, the Board will take action at an upcoming regularly scheduled or special meeting to adopt a bond resolution prepared by the District’s bond counsel ratifying the sale of the bonds. The current plan is to have this action at our January 22, 2019 Board meeting. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the resolution authorizing the sale of $22,215,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2019A. Motion to adopt the resolution authorizing the sale of $22,215,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2019A

by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Timm, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 10.5 Resolution Relating to Reimbursement RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF A PROPOSED PROJECT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE This resolution for reimbursement authorizes the District to recover prior paid costs related to the project. The reason for this need is to cover any potential expenses that maybe or have been incurred prior to actually receiving the bond proceeds. The Executive Director of Business Services recommended approval of the resolution for reimbursement. Motion to adopt the resolution for reimbursement by Bettinger, seconded by Wilson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Timm, Bettinger, Guthmueller, Wilson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 11. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 11.1 Second Reading/Adoption of Policy #429 Conflict of Interest Employees - Based on the recent Special Education Fiscal Compliance Review conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education, the District was non-compliant in providing a written conflict of interest to ensure employees engaged in the award and administration of contracts using special education funds avoided any conflicts of interest, real or apparent. As part of the District’s corrective action plan, a written conflict of interest policy defining who or what is a conflict of interest, procedures for reporting this conflict to MDE and steps for disciplinary actions was drafted. The written conflict of interest document was submitted to MDE on November 1, 2018 and has been approved. There was a first reading of the policy at the November 13, 2018 board meeting. This is the second reading and the board was asked to adopt Conflict of Interest Policy #429. Motion to adopt Conflict of Interest Policy #429 by Wilson, seconded by Timm. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 11.2 Call Special Meeting of the School Board – Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. Motion to call a Special Meeting of the School Board for approval of the bond sale on January 22, 6:30 p.m. by Timm, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 4-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 12. COMMUNICATION As warranted and available, School Board members will report significant activities of and/or actions by organizations in which the school district holds membership and/or serves in a governance capacity: 12.1 CAEF. 12.2 MSBA. 12.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 12.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and event in the school district 13.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 14. ADJOURN at 7:31 p.m.

Christina Wilson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 15, 2019.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CLAIMS DEADLINE IN THE MATTER OF Patricia A. Peterson, the Peterson Irrevocable Trust dated April 21, 2014, the Patricia A. Peterson Family Trust dated April 21, 2014, and the Arthur E. Peterson and Patricia A. Peterson Revocable Trust dated July 7, 2003.

Rebecca Gatzke, as trustee of the Peterson Irrevocable Trust dated April 21, 2014, the Patricia A. Peterson Family Trust dated April 21, 2014, and the Arthur E. Peterson and Patricia A. Peterson Revocable Trust dated July 7, 2003 with the power to pay the debts of Patricia A. Peterson (deceased September 8, 2018) hereby provides notice that the deadline for filing for payment of debts of Patricia A. Peterson, the Peterson Irrevocable Trust dated April 21, 2014, the Patricia A. Peterson Family Trust dated April 21, 2014, and the Arthur E. Peterson and Patricia A. Peterson Revocable Trust dated July 7, 2003 being the dated four (4) months after the date of first insertion of this notice.

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“CAPERNAUM (AKA CHAOS)” (NR) [SUBTITLED] — After a tenacious, street-savvy, bitter 12-year-old Lebanese boy (Zain Al Rafeea) runs away from his abusive, poverty-stricken parents (Kawthar Al Haddad and Fadi Kamel Youssef) in the slums of Beirut in the touching, factually-inspired, heartbreaking, gritty 30-minute film, he is befriended by a struggling, kindhearted Ethiopian cleaning woman (Yordanos Shiferaw), who has an infant son (Boluwatife Treasure Bankole) and ends up with a 5-year prison sentence for stabbing the manipulative shopkeeper husband (Nour El Husseini) of his innocent 11-year-old sister (Haita ‘Cedra’ Izzam) and sues his parents for bringing him into this hellish world.

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January continues to defy the calendar with temperatures running nearly 10º warmer than normal. MSP airport has yet to fall below zero. I’ve recorded only two days below 0º, that being January 1 and 2. Despite the clouds this past weekend there was a lot of activity outside, especially on Sunday when we did manage a few rays of sun. Moderate winds and glare lake ice brought out the ice boats as well as a family of skaters, fishermen, walkers and even some guys with motorcycles (on ice). Last year at this time we were in the teens below. Will winter ever show? Hints are colder temperatures are on the way.

WEEKLY AVERAGES JAN. 16 - 22, 2018 23° High 6° Low 53% %Sun 0.30” PCP

“COLD WAR” (R) [SOME SEXUAL CONTENT, NUDITY AND LANGUAGE] [SUBTITLED] — Stunning cinematography and striking music highlight Paweł Pawlikowski’s captivating, black-and-white, 85-minute historical film about the erratic love story of a musical conductor (Tomasz Kot) who falls in love with a beautiful Polish singer (Joanna Kulig) as he tries to form a folk singing and dancing ensemble along with a producer (Agata Kulesza) at a music school in Warsaw against the backdrop of Communist Poland in 1949 and when the folk troupe becomes more of a propaganda tool with the direction of the administrative manager (Borys Szyc), the couple makes plans to escape to West Berlin, but when she fails to show up at the rendezvous site, their tumultuous relationship becomes an off-and-on-again affair as they meet in Poland, Yugoslavia, Germany and France until 1964.

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Fun Fact The Statue of Liberty’s torch sways up to 5 inches in the wind.

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“A DOG’S WAY HOME” (PG) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS, SOME PERIL AND LANGUAGE] — After a case manager (Jonah Hauer-King), who works with his veteran mother (Ashley Judd ) and girlfriend (Alexandra Shipp) at the Denver VA hospital, takes his adorable, loyal dog (voiceover

by Bryce Dallas Howard) to New Mexico to protect her from a vindictive developer (Chris Bauer) and a mean-spirited animal control officer (John Cassini) in this heart-tugging, family-oriented, star-studded (Wes Studi, Barry Watson, and Patrick Gallagher) 102-minute film based on W. Bruce Cameron’s bestselling novel and highlighted by gorgeous cinematography and scenery, the tenacious mutt spends 2 ½ years on a dangerous 400-mile journey to return home and along the way befriends a mountain lion cub, saves a man who was buried in an avalanche, runs into hungry coyotes and stays with a lonely homeless man (Edward James Olmos).

“STAN & OLLIE” (PG) [SOME LANGUAGE, AND FOR SMOKING] — After a falling out in 1937 in Culver City, Californina, when his creative partner Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) is fired by the studio owner (Danny Huston) over a salary dispute in this riveting, = pratfall, 97-minute biographical comedic drama dominated by amazing acting, sets, costumes and makeup, legendary comedian Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly) goes on to make films without his longtime partner and sixteen years later the iconic comedy team reconnect to try to revive their stagnant careers by going on a tour run by a slick British booking agent (Rufus Jones) of music halls throughout Great Britain in 1953 with the support of their wives (Shirley Henderson and Nina Arianda) who eventually visit them while crisscrossing the United Kingdom.

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RECREATION COMPLEX: Council dreams up possibilities for land by fire station FROM PAGE 1

a small parking lot, trails, four pickleball courts, two tennis courts and a picnic shelter. The total cost is estimated to be about $521,000.

Amberg explained there were some potential add-ons for the city to consider. One option would be a skate park (modular equipment on a concrete pad) with an estimated cost of $150,000, a 24foot shelter with a concrete base and picnic tables for $45,000, or an additional two pickleball courts along with a full basketball court for the estimated cost of $75,000.

Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “This is a huge need, to have more of these facilities.”

Councilwoman Melissa Maher said she would prefer to see pickleball courts and the basketball court rather than a skate park. “There is a lot of stuff for the young and that is wonderful, we should be keeping them busy ... If we are going to spend money on this type of campus, I would prefer to see it benefit the widest age group as possible.”

Councilman Michael Manthey said he has heard from many residents who have opinions on both sides about the skate park, but he didn’t elaborate further. He wondered whether the addition of a skate park would deter people from skating on the pickleball or basketball courts.

Manthey added he would like to move forward with the base plan and make decisions about the addons later. “I would like to get us

moving forward on this piece.”

Phase 1B, known as the ballfield area, is outlined to include an entrance drive connection (a driveway connecting Centerville Road to the ballfield parking lot), trails, plaza space between ballfields, around 200 parking spots and four 200-foot ballfields.

With no add-ons, Phase 1B is estimated to cost almost $1.8 million. Some potential addons could include a play area for $100,000, 30-foot shelter with concrete base for $60,000 or extra picnic tables for $1,100.

Other items identified in the plan but not assigned to a specific phase include three multipurpose fields, two hockey rinks, warming house/restrooms, batting cages, portable concessions and some play areas.

Reinert said, “I like what you did here. This is fantastic. I would like to see us get some dirt moving this year on this.”

Councilman Rob Rafferty added, “The Master Plan is kind of the bible if you will; the bible can still evolve.”

Public Services Director Rick DeGardner said he would work on some potential fi nancing options and bring that back to the council for discussion at a work session in February. “That will determine what could be done and when. It’s possible some work may commence yet this year,” he explained.

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Anoka County’s 2011 Birch Street corridor study found some of the key issues/opportunities for the corridor included wetland and lake impacts, public/private access spacing, high-crash corridor, mobility, trail connectivity and much more.

prepared a corridor vision to guide future improvements.

The three main design goals, Orcutt explained, are to improve safety and mobility and to coordinate with Rice Lake Elementary to identify a design that not only benefits motorists on Birch Street but accommodates vehicles coming to and from the school.

In addition to proposing a four-lane roadway from Ware Road through West Shadow Lake Drive, the study also recommended raised medians at signalized intersections, turn lanes at major intersections, trails/sidewalks along both sides of the corridor, trail/ sidewalk crossings at signalized intersections, limited landscaping and access modifications/eliminations.

Taking a look back at the study, Orcutt said the county found the four-lane proposal would likely not fit within the county’s right of way and would reduce several existing full accesses to right-in/right-out accesses.

“There may be different solutions that cause less impact,” he said.

The first phase is proposed to include a mill and overlay from Fawn Lane to Centerville Road. Although many details still need to be worked out for the second phase, which extends from Hokah Drive to Fawn Lane, the county is considering a two-lane roadway with two roundabouts — one at Tomahawk Trail and the other at West Shadow Lake Drive.

Orcutt said the county recently constructed two roundabouts near a school on CSAH 24 in St. Francis, and they are operating successfully.

He noted that the roundabouts would help increase mobility for motorists who are restricted with right-in/rightout accesses and allow for smoother flow of traffic in and out of Rice Lake

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Councilwoman Melissa Maher wanted to know what types of crashes the county was seeing on Birch Street in order to classify it as a “high crash corridor.” Orcutt explained many of the crashes are rear-ends, but the corridor has the potential for high impact, T-bone crashes as well.

Councilman Michael Manthey inquired about speed limits. Orcutt said although there would be no change in speed limit, due to the angle of the entrances to the roundabouts drivers would likely have to slow down to 15-20 mph while navigating the roundabout.

Councilman Dale Stoesz asked whether there were any plans to change the pedestrian tunnel that crosses underneath Birch Street. Orcutt said the plan was to keep it the same, but additional pedestrian crossings could be added at the roundabouts.

“I have never been a big supporter for Birch to be four lanes. Does this solve the need, or does it just delay it?” Mayor Jeff Reinert asked. Rafferty asked a similar question, “How good of a BandAid is this? How many years will it be before Birch turns into Highway 96?”

Orcutt responded, “This is not a Band-Aid, this is the fix.”

He said the design phase for the project has not started yet, but the county is eager to receive feedback from the public on the corridor. “We have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time,” he said.

Reinert requested the county come back to the council and give monthly updates on the project.

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