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Council makes tough decision to cancel Blue Heron Days

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Gavin Pritzl had the birthday of a lifetime April 7, when thousands of cars drove by his home in Blaine on his 11th birthday.

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McLaren, DeLorean, Lamborghini, Vanderhall, Lotus Elise, Corvette, Ferrari — you name it, it was there.

It all started when Blaine resident Amy DeMent put a call out on social media. “My son Gavin's 11th birthday is on April 7 and, sadly, there will be no party. He has autism and loves cars. So I would like

to see you drive by and honk for him ... It's the little things that count.”

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, DeMent still wanted to do something special for Gavin, who is a fi fth grader at Golden Lake Elementary. She thought maybe 30 cars would show up, but she had no idea that car and bike lovers from all over the state would roll by their home on 93rd Avenue in Blaine.

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LINO LAKES —The City Council has decided the best thing to do for this year is to cancel Blue Heron Days along with all summer programs and events.

At the April 6 work session, held via teleconferencing, City Administrator Jeff Karlson and Public Services Director Rick DeGardner solicited direction from the council on whether Blue Heron Days and the city's summer programs and events should be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have been wrestling with whether or not to cancel summer programs,” Karlson said. “In order to make those happen, we need to get the vendors, sponsors and employees in place ... Right now, with the way things stand, we are of the feeling that we don't know that it is a good time at this point to start lining up seasonal staff and vendors and getting everything in place.

Our recommendation at this point is to cancel our summer programs.”

Mayor Rob Rafferty wondered even if events were still able to happen, whether people would feel comfortable enough to attend. “Maybe it is better to rest on it and let things get back to a normal state,” he said.

DeGardner said, “We just think realistically, with everything you see on

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Funeral homes continue to support families through pandemic Funeral services may look very different these days, but area funeral homes want the community to know that they are still there to help with the grief journey in any way they can.

About a month ago, funeral homes were told they could still host services with 50 people or fewer in attendance. If a majority

of attendees were in the highrisk category for COVID-19, that number went down to 10. When Gov. Tim Walz initially issued the stay-at-home order March 27, funeral homes were told to stop offering services. Over the following weekend, that restriction was eased so that funeral homes could continue to be open. Services, however, are limited to 10 people or fewer, a restriction that is in effect until May 4, but may be extended.

Mueller-Bies Funeral Home Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, which has locations in Lino Lakes and Roseville, posted the following statement on its website: “Losing a loved one is never easy, and the uncertainty of our present situation compounds the difficulty.

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and support one another. To have to experience the grief alone in these troubled times is just one more awful side effect of this pandemic. We will continue to do everything we can to help you, and our offices remain fully staffed so we that we may communicate with and assist you without delay or inconvenience.”

Funeral director (and owner) Rick Bies said, “In general, it is a whole new ball game. It feels like we are not able to do our full job because you almost have to stop halfway. The biggest struggle is you feel even worse for families, because they are stuck.

Not only are they dealing with this like the rest of us, but they have had to deal with a loss at the same time. It is hard to get closure.”

Bies said that the majority of families they are working with have chosen to wait it out and see if they will be able to hold a larger service at some point in the future. Some families have chosen not to hold a service at all because they

“The biggest struggle is you feel even worse for families, because they are stuck. Not only are they dealing with this like the rest of us, but they have had to deal with a loss at the same time. It is hard to get closure.”

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don't want to wait that long. “It is very personal; every family is different,” he explained.

Bies wants community members to know, “We are still here and able to help in any way we can. We can walk you through the steps and what your options are. If you have questions call,

Roseville resident Connie Tobin talks about her husband John at his funeral service March 22.

Although some family and friends attended in person March 22, many watched the service online.

if you need someone to talk to, let us know. We are here, we are not going anywhere.”

For more information, visit muellerbies.com or call 651-784-3390 (Lino Lakes location).

Bradshaw Funeral Home Bradshaw Funeral Home has seven locations, including White Bear Lake.

President and CEO Jason Bradshaw said they are seeing a mix of families choosing to wait it out rather than hold small, intimate ceremonies right now.

“We are seeing some people who are choosing to push off the larger public services to this summer,” he said.

“Some are actually webcasting it. We have had quite a few of those recently.”

The technology to webcast funeral services has been around for nearly 15 years but up until now Bradshaw said it has been used very rarely in cases where a family member was out of town and not able to get back in time for the service.

“This is the first time where we have had to dust off the technology. This is something that is really cool, and it is applicable to the current situation,” he said. “It took place at our White Bear Lake location and the people who were watching could actually comment and offer condolences. It was much more interactive and supportive than a generic broadcast. It was really neat.”

Roseville resident Connie Tobin was the fi rst family to utilize the service at the White Bear Lake location March 22. Her 70-year-old husband, John, passed away March 26 after a short battle with cancer.

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Originally the plan was to have a service with more than 125 people in attendance, but as the pandemic progressed and more restrictions were put in place, things had to change. Tobin chose not to wait; instead, she elected to hold an online service. Some attended the service in person, but most tuned in online.

“That is exactly what John would have told me to do, because John was somebody who believed that you don't put pain on people when it is not necessary,” she said. “There were too many other people whose lives have been affected in a negative way.

I thought this is the right thing to do, because everyone needs to have peace and know that John is safe, and he is at rest.”

Tobin could not say enough kind words about Bradshaw and how quickly its employees sprang into action and adapted to make the service happen.

John's service is available online at bradshawfuneral.com/obituary/ John-Tobin.

“It is important for people to know that when a death occurs, there is flexibility to how a life is memorialized and celebrated. Whichever funeral home someone works with, I know all of them are working on providing options to families,” Bradshaw said.

“We are trying to encourage families to at least have something to acknowledge that there was a change that occurred so they can begin that grief journey instead of holding everything off.”

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CIRCLE PINES — Reflecting a national trend, gun sales have skyrocketed locally, at least up until the governor issued a stay-at-home order.

John Monson, owner of Blll’s Gun Shop and Range of Circle Pines, reports that hundreds of people were in the store each day over the weekend of March 2022, about three times the store’s normal foot traffic.

Monson said it was due to fears about the COVID-19 pandemic. “About two and a half weeks ago,� he said March 7, “for about 10 days, it was just crazy busy, with gun sales, class time, using the range, people cramming to get it all in. “It’s definitely a self-defense issue,� Monson said. “Then, boom, the box was turned off that Friday when the governor issued the stay-at-home order.�

Gov. Tim Walz issued the order effective at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 27, to slow the spread of coronavirus. This order was tentatively set to end April 10 but now has been extended to May 4.

The store went from three times the normal traffic to about a quarter of the normal traffic after the stayat-home order took effect, Monson said. “Firearm sales are ruled essential,� Monson said, “so we are still seeing customers in retail, but we shut down the shooting range and we are having no classes.�

During the rush, his store’s inventory moved so fast that replacement items lagged behind, and a lot of customers bought what was available rather than what they wanted.

Demand for handguns was particularly high, but many customers who wanted them could not buy them for another reason altogether: The Minneapolis Police Department has stopped taking applications for handgun permits until further notice. “So, a lot of them bought shotguns instead,� Monson said. “A shotgun is still a good self-defense weapon.�

The demand for ammunition is also huge. “They were not stockpiling, just getting more,� he said. “It was the same as with toilet paper. As soon as you think you can’t get it, everybody wants it.�

New gun owners are eager to get training and practice time on the range. “My phone rings off the hook all day long from people asking about that,�

Monson said. Bill’s Gun Sales and Range had planned to resume services April 10 but the governor’s extension of the stay-at-home order, issued April 8, changed that plan.

First-time gun buyers fueled the surge in Minnesota gun sales, reflecting a nationwide trend, and the coronavirus pandemic is the main reason, Monson told MPR in a March 30 report.

Buyers who didn’t own any fi rearms, he said, were rushing to buy them in advance of the anticipated stay-at-home order.

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“I have never had so many good ideas day Movers & after day as when I worked in the Shakers garden.” — John Erskine Holly Berger Gardening is good for our minds. When life is stressful, finding some green space can help us feel instantly better. Outdoor activities such as gardening are becoming increasingly important to counter all the time we spend indoors working with technology. Spending time in nature activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes our mind and body and helps us feel rejuvenated. Gardening can reduce stress, anger, depression and anxiety. It has

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“More grows in the garden than the gardener sows.” — Spanish Proverb Gardening is good for our bodies. It’s no secret that gardening is a great way to get exercise. You can burn up to 330 calories during an hour of light gardening. Gardening also improves balance, builds muscle and strengthens bones and joints. It decreases our risk of obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other diseases. Gardening can evolve with our age and abilities, allowing us to stay active longer. People who garden also tend to eat more healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, and they get the benefits of more vitamin D. “The garden is a love song – a duet between a human being and Mother Nature.” — Jeff Cox Gardening is important for the health of our planet. Participating in gardening helps us feel

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“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” — Audrey Hepburn Gardening connects us with nature and promotes wellness.

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POLICE REPORTS • Officers responded to a residence in the 7800 block of Century Trail April 2 where a female found unused drug paraphernalia in her yard. Officers took the drug paraphernalia and disposed of it.

• An officer received a complaint April 2 from a citizen regarding two businesses in Lino Lakes that remained open and were in violation of the governor's executive order. The officer investigated the complaint and asked the businesses to close, which they did.

• Lino Lakes Fire responded to a report of a grass fire in the 6100 block of Centerville Road April 2. The homeowner subsequently received a citation for an illegal open burn.

• Officers responded to the 2300 block of Delina Circle April 3. A female caller reported that her home had been egged.

There are no known suspects at this time; the woman was advised to call police if there are further issues.

• Officers responded to the 6800 block of Black Duck Drive April 3 on a 911 hang-up.

Officers located the caller and found that a number of minors had been drinking.

They were issued citations.

• An officer received a call of suspicious activity on Robinson Drive April 4. The officer learned that a male was walking around the complainant's yard during the night. The information was shared with other officers so additional patrol could be conducted in the neighborhood.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct in the area of Hodgson Road and Birch Street April 5. The adult male was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and was booked into jail on multiple offenses.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 900 block of Birch Street April 6.

The adult male driver was cited for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Twilite Terrace in Circle Pines April 1 on a report of harassment between neighbors. The officers

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its meeting April 2, held via teleconference: • Discussed how the council would handle future council meetings and the need for those meetings to be held online for the protection of city staff, council members and the general public who might want to attend council meetings.

• Heard from City Attorney Kurt Glaser, who informed the council that once Gov. Waltz lifts the emergency declaration, the council — for the most part — would no longer be able to conduct online meetings that exclude the public.

• Discussed numerous ways to try and make it so the public could take part in online council meetings. These included the possibility of using Facebook Live, or calling in and sending the council messages. Mayor Mike Murphy emphasized that he wanted the general public to know that that city was still “open for business” and that if the public had any concerns or questions, they should “reach out to us.”

• Approved a motion for future City Council meetings to be held via teleconferencing.

• Held a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion regarding Park View Homes LLC. Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) authorizes the City Council to seek and receive candid advice from legal counsel regarding litigation strategy and attorney work product in a closed meeting.

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Quad Chamber launches ‘Eat Local’ campaign The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced that it would support local restaurants by launching an “Eat Local” campaign. The chamber has partnered with the Chain of Lakes Rotary to support all local restaurants, regardless of membership status with the chamber. The campaign will include yard signs to be placed near restaurants that are open offering curbside, takeout and/or delivery. There will also be social media posts, print promotions and flyers listing such restaurants for local businesses to display.

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The city of Circle Pines Recycle/Clean Up Day scheduled for May 2 at the Public Works facility has been canceled. The event has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19.

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• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Woodland Road and Jackson Avenue in Lexington April 1. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers observed multiple violations of the executive shelter-in-place order in the cities of Lexington and Circle Pines. The officers verbally warned the businesses and educated the owners on the violation.

• Officers received information regarding criminal sexual conduct in Circle Pines April 1.

• Police were dispatched to the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines April 3 on a report of a disorderly male playing loud music and yelling at people. After several warnings, officers arrested the male for disorderly conduct and obstruction with force.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7400 block of Main Street in Centerville April 5 on the report of trespassing.

Upon arrival, officers found three adult females trespassing and advised them to leave. The reporting party was also found to be trespassing.

The city of Lino Lakes decided last week that it would temporarily suspend charging late fees for utility bills for a period of three monhts. Finance Director Sarah Cotton said city staff has received an influx of calls from residents who have expressed financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The change took effect April 6 and will apply to bills due by March 31, April 30 and May 31.

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• Police and fire responded to a grass fire in the 600 block of Aqua Lane March 31. The fire was located and extinguished, and there was no property damage.

• Police responded to a possible fire call in the 700 block of Aqua Lane March 31. The caller mistakenly believed the lights from a bow fishing boat were a fire.

• Officers responded to a suspicious activity report in the 600 block of Village Drive April 1. The officers were informed that there was an adult female hiding behind power boxes. Police were unable to locate the female but did find an alcoholic beverage container.

• Officers located a suspicious occupied vehicle in an area park in the 7400 block of Main Street after hours April 2. A passenger was subsequently charged with multiple drug offenses.

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expected to see that many people. It was unreal. His dad (Corey Pritzl) and I are so blown away and grateful,” she said. “It wasn't even supposed to be a parade. I would guess there were roughly 2,000 cars, and we didn't even get to see them all. It was the birthday of a lifetime.”

DeMent's post went viral; share after share, more and more car groups and car lovers agreed to show up to the Cub Foods off of Highway 65 in Blaine and head over to Gavin's for a parade.

Blaine resident Ali Alarahawi was one of the many people who helped to organize the event. He belongs to a number of car clubs. “I managed to get 350-plus people to meet me in a Cub Foods parking lot. I can’t believe the love of the community. It makes me so happy,” he said. “Cars were the one thing that kept me having so much fun growing up, so I understand. It broke my heart that he couldn’t have a party because of the pandemic.”

Andrea Cunningham, who grew up in Blaine, was eager to help too. She is a part of the truck club Twin Cities Trucks. She saw the post on social media and was able to get members of her truck club and members of True Trucks MN to come too.

“It was really awesome. We thought it was going to be a small little thing.

We were so blown away by how big it got,” Cunningham said. “It touched a lot of hearts and was a very special thing for a little boy from Blaine.”

Gavin's parents did the best they could to keep the parade a secret, but when a DeLorean parked outside their house, Gavin knew something was up.

All day, car after car appeared, and from 4:30 to 8:30 that night it was a steady stream of cars, bikes and fire engines, many of them decorated with signs and balloons. While driving by, people honked their horns, shouted happy birthday, did burnouts and blared sirens. Many people handed presents and cards out their windows to Gavin.

Because a traffic jam led to a request from law enforcement to end the parade by 8:30 p.m., many cars were not able to drive by Gavin's home.

DeMent said Gavin received many thoughtful gifts from total strangers.

Many of the gifts and cards had yet to be opened the morning of April 8, when Press Publications spoke to DeMent.

Gavin was diagnosed with autism at the age of 9. DeMent said Gavin’s obsession with cars and skateboards should have been a huge sign that he might have autism: obsessions, repetitive behavior and routines can often be a source of enjoyment and a way to cope with everyday life, according to the National Autistic Society.

Many people decorated their cars with messages and balloons for Gavin.

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In addition to thousands of cars, hundreds of motorcycles participated too.

Gavin's fascination with cars begin to show at the age of 3, his mother said. Gavin's stepfather is a mechanic, and his grandpa used to drag race in Brainerd. “It is his passion,” DeMent said. “He has always been around cars.”

Now, thanks to additional time at home during distance learning, Gavin's dad has taught him how to change the oil, brakes and spark plugs.

Gavin was really shocked by all of the cars that showed up to celebrate his special day. “It was overwhelming for him, but in a good way,” DeMent said. “(We) never in our wildest dreams thought my one post could make that much impact. The outpouring of love was just amazing,” she said.

“You have your typical kids that can deal with drastic change, but you have your kids that can't, and Gavin is one of them. This showed him you will be okay, you will get through this.”

Gavin watches all the cars roll by on Naples Street in Blaine with his mother Amy DeMent and father Corey Pritzl.

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Centennial High School lit up the football field on Monday night, March 30, and again April 6. Athletic director Brian Janros said he heard they were the first in the state to do so.

Turning on the football field lights in a tribute to sidelined spring sports is an idea that’s catching on around the nation.

Centennial High School lit up the football field on Monday night, March 30, and again April 6.

Athletic director Brian Janros said he heard they were the fi rst in the state to do so.

“We just did it that fi rst night to make sure our students, coaches, parents and fans knew we were thinking about them,” Janros said, “and maybe seeing the stadium lights on would make someone smile.”

Around 250 schools had joined the movement labeled #BeTheLightMN as of last week, according to a Fox 9

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This idea, in response to the COVID-19 epidemic, began in Texas.

It has spread to several states.

Chantel Scherman, a Centennial lacrosse parent, heard about it and sent an email to Janros.

“She asked if we would consider something similar for lacrosse and the rest of our spring athletes,” Janros said. “After thinking about it all day, I went to my principal asking if we could turn stadium lights for the entire Centennial Community that night.”

They turned on the lights for 20 minutes in honor of the Class of 2020.

Rather than promote it ahead of time, they sent out a tweet that night with a picture. Plans are to continue lighting the field each Monday night.

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As people stay home, photographers all over the nation are inviting everyone to step outside, smile for the camera and donate to organizations in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Front Steps Project, a “coffee moment” idea between Boston photographer Cara Soulia and her friend Kristen Collins, is bearing fruit.

Photographers Topher Cox and Caitrin Dunphy also joined the effort, which kicked off in March 17 in Needham, Massachusetts. More than 400 community members participated and raised over $20,000 for the Needham Community Council.

Photographers from around the U.S. have started their own projects, including Blaine photographer Marin Waldner. About three weeks ago, Waldner said she read an article about the Front Steps Project. “I instantly thought, ‘I need to do this.’ I felt helpless just sitting at home and wanted to use my creative skills to make a difference,” she said.

As of press time, Waldner had photographed 12 families. She is willing to travel to communities near Blaine, including Andover, Coon Rapids, Lino Lakes, Hugo, Forest Lake, Shoreview and Mounds View.

“It has been fun meeting people, and it has been a great way for people to genuinely feel the sense of community,” she explained.

Here is how it works. Waldner swings by people's homes and captures their new normal. Many families choose to include their four-legged members, too. While remaining at a safe distance from her subjects, Waldner takes photos of the family sitting on the front steps, in front of a door or out in the yard.

In return, Waldner asks community members to make a donation to Second Harvest Heartland if they are financially able to do so. Initially, her goal was to raise $500, which she has already achieved. “That will provide 1,500 meals for those in need,” she said.

Waldner is now aiming for $1,000.

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Waldner is originally from northeast Minneapolis but has lived in Blaine for around three years. She got into photography completely by chance. About six years ago, she was working in the graphic design field for a marketing team at a local retail business.

“I wore many hats. I was responsible for photographing all of the products as well as staging photos of the products in displays at the showroom,” she recalled. “One of my co-workers asked me to take her daughter’s senior photos, and I was hooked after that.”

She officially started her photography business a year ago. Until a short time ago, photography has been a side gig, at least until she recently decided to quit her corporate desk job and become

The Eggers (left) and Magnussen families of Blaine participated in Marin Waldner Photography’s Front Steps Project.

a full-time, stay-at-home mother to her three girls. Now it’s a part-time business.

Waldner specializes in “lifestyle photography,” which artistically captures special moments and milestones, including newborns, high school seniors, family reunions, maternity, engagements, birthdays and more.

“I’m not striving to become an ‘elite’ photographer. I want to provide excellent quality photography to people in all walks of life,” she said.

“My package fees cover my time for each shoot and a set amount for editing. I don’t have a cap on how many

photographs are included in each package; If I shoot 50 photos and they are worth editing, I will give them all to my clients.”

For those who are interested in participating in the Front Steps Project, reach out to Waldner on her Facebook business page, “Marin Waldner Photography.” To view her online portfolio for the project, visit marinwaldnerphotography.clientgallery.com/gallery/frontstepsproject.

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Zoo builds community Residents in the NorthPointe Development in Lino Lakes had fun finding a creative way to build community while still social distancing Sunday, April 5. Neighbors got outside, wandered the streets and viewed a neighborhood “zoo.” Participating houses put stuffed animals in their front yards and driveways along with information about those animals. Some live rabbits participated too. An area resident said, “We weren’t about to let COVID-19 ruin our good moods and feeling of community.”

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BLUE HERON DAYS: Lino Lakes takes summer off from programming FROM PAGE 1

TV, to think that we are going to be back to normal by June or July, I just don't see it.” DeGardner added that in addition to canceling Blue Heron Days, he would recommend the city cancel all its summer programs/events, including senior and outdoor programs.

Councilman Dale Stoesz wanted to know if the city could still do something for Blue Heron Days, such as a drive-by parade in which everyone would stay in their vehicles. DeGardner explained that even though that is a great idea, it would likely not be possible due to “staff eliminations.”

“One of the rationales of doing this is getting back to the core essential services that the city needs to fall back on. The question is (whether) recreational opportunities and community celebrations are essential. I

would say for 2020, that is not the case,” he said.

Karlson explained that if the programs and events were canceled, that would mean a reduction in hours and in staff. The city would not hire additional summer employees and some existing employees, such as the recreation supervisor, would be placed on furlough.

DeGardner said, “We are hopeful that if we go down this road, that by fall we will be back to normal programming.”

He also noted that the city will have to prioritize which areas it maintains for mowing.

“I have been the one to delay this inevitability. Realistically, I don't see anything happening in the next week, two weeks or three weeks that is going to change the course of what is going to be going on this summer,” he said. “I say we make the decision now and let

people know, so they can make other plans.”

Mayor Rafferty and councilmen Stoesz, Christopher Lyden and Michael Ruhland said they would support the cancellations. Councilman Tony Cavegn was a bit more hesitant.

“I would prefer to delay a little bit. It is a lot to think about ... I would like to understand how many jobs are going to be let go; we are talking about a lot of people that count on that summer employment as well,” Cavegn said.

“Certainly, there have been many opinions that we are not sure if people are going to show up for these things anyway, which is very possible. On the flip side, people might be thinking, ‘All right, let’s get through this and we can go celebrate at Blue Heron Days at the end of the summer.’”

DeGardner mentioned that he didn't feel the time is right to ask area

businesses to consider sponsoring Blue Heron Days.

Rafferty said, “I think they need a clear direction to go. As disappointed as I am for the programs and things that were being set up, I think people have a right to know ...”

The council unanimously agreed to direct staff to cancel all city events/ programs for the summer.

Karlson said, “It is very disappointing for me, given that I am (retiring) at the end of August. I was really looking forward to another Corn Roast and Blue Heron Days. I love those events.

Unfortunately, it is not going to happen now.”

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD NOTES made to reflect current projects, cost updates and realignment for future plans. The district will have to approve a new plan in July.

• Passed a resolution proposing to place five district staff on unrequested leave of absence (ULA) effective at the end of this school year.

Executive Director of Human Resources Dan Melde explained that each year, the district has to place some staff members on ULA for a number of reasons, which include budgetary constraints and student registration reductions. (For some staff, that means a difference as 30 minutes to an hour per week.)

• Terminated contracts with 11 probationary teachers due to a number of factors, including student registration reductions. Melde explained that if employees are in good standing, they are considered for other openings within the district.

School board Chair Suzy Guthmueller said, “This is not something we ever like to do, especially at a time like this when it is already so stressful.

Hopefully some of them will find jobs in our district again in the future.”

• Amended the staff and student 2019-2020 calendars to reflect changes that have been made because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Held the second reading and approved policy revisions. Changes are made yearly to reflect state and federal requirements and adhere to the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) model policies.

• Chose to convert all regular meetings to a teleconference format until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Should the public have questions or want to address the board, they are instructed to contact Jody Josephson, executive assistant to the superintendent, at jjosephson@ isd12.org prior to the meeting.

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“I'm really proud of our staff across the board.

Everyone rallied, our teachers got together and collaborated and put together really thoughtful lessons. They wanted to make sure that they connected with kids in a way that was meaningful and to make sure that there were face-to-face opportunities to see them,” Dietz said. “I think they hit the mark right on the spot of putting together quality lessons that would do the best job we can during a very difficult situation to deliver quality content.”

Despite a lot of hiccups with online platforms like Schoology the fi rst day, Dietz said the district continues to work each and every day to explore what it can do better to ensure students are getting the best, high-quality education as possible.

School board member Christina Wilson had two questions — who is physically present in district buildings, and what is happening with contracted services that are not being used? Dietz said that for the most part, child care staff, nutrition and food service staff, administrators, secretaries, paraprofessionals, custodians and some teachers are present in the school buildings. Dietz added that the district was still trying to work through getting clarification from state leadership on a variety of things, including contracts for transportation and gas and the like. “… we are trying to honor our contracts to the best we can at this point,” he said.

• Approved adjustments to the 2020-2021 budget.

Executive Director of Business Service Patrick Chaffey explained that the district has identified a need to adjust the budget by $550,000 to address continued shortfalls in education funding.

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— Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 4. Waldoch Farm has been offering Lambing Barn Story Times on its Facebook page. Andrew Joyer, barnyard manager, reads “Tacky the Penguin” April 8. — Submitted

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New mayor has ‘calming’ presence

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — Considering that Centerville’s new mayor has yet to achieve celebrity status (a status he wouldn’t mind putting off), an introduction to Mayor D. Love may be in order.

So, who is D. Love, anyway?

He’s the new mayor of Centerville.

Following former mayor Jeff Paar’s resignation in the middle of his second mayoral term due to family issues, the council unanimously appointed Love to replace him.

As vice-mayor, an office generally conferred on a council member due to seniority, Love was next in line to become mayor. Even though the order of succession worked in favor of his appointment, Love has long been held in high regard by fellow council members.

“I think D. would make a very good mayor, and I would like to see D. in a role like that for an extended period of time,” Councilman Russ Koski said before the council voted to appoint Love.

Councilman Matt Montain noted that Love had already gotten his feet wet by serving as acting mayor on several occasions.

Oh, and by the way, Love is the first black mayor in Anoka County.

Paar described Love as a calming presence on council.

Love, a Winona State grad with a paralegal degree, first came to Centerville 19 years ago with his wife, Susan, and their three children, Olivia, Payton and D. J. A Chicago native, Love moved to the Twin Cities right after college to work for State Farm Insurance. He is still with State Farm after 28 years.

The Love family chose Centerville because they were seeking a nice neighborhood in which to live and enjoy the benefit of good schools. The family also wanted to live in a place with a small-town feel that still had ame-

nities and was close to the Twin Cities.

“Centerville seemed to be perfect,” Love said. “We’ve been in Centerville for 19 years and have no regrets whatsoever about being here.”

Because Love had developed a passion for American history, law and government, he saw an opportunity to become involved in Centerville government and fulfill those interests. Around 16 years ago, Love submitted his application to be on the Planning and Zoning Commission and was appointed by council. “In five years, I went from the new guy to the chair of the P&Z,” he said.

Then, on Oct. 21, 2009, Love was “promoted” by appointment to the council seat vacated by Tom Lee. Now, after 11 years as a councilman, Love has once again been “promoted” — this time to the office of mayor.

As a member of City Council, Love appreciates the opportunity to use his position in office to serve as the voice of people in the city who can’t always speak for themselves. It isn’t only the well-spoken people who show up at City Hall who deserve to be heard, he noted.

The silent majority, many of whom are not fond of the spotlight but care deeply about what goes on in the city, also deserve to be represented. “I value the opportunity to represent them.”

Love said that since he joined council in 2009, the city has been able to provide outstanding public safety to the community by virtue of working closely with neighboring communities.

During Love’s tenure on council, Centerville has grown in ways that aren’t immediately obvious and that don’t compromise the small-town atmosphere of the city, he said. The council has also collaborated with Anoka County to build a beautiful road like Centerville Road, he added.

The city’s relationship with the Centennial School District is also strong, Love said. One of Love’s first tasks

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as mayor was to reach out to Superintendent Brian Dietz and ask how the city could help with managing the COVID-19 emergency. The district quickly set up meals for students in need. “I’m proud of the district for thinking ahead,” Love said.

Love is well aware that it’s not all about a mayor presiding over a city and making decisions on his own. “I’m one of five council members,” he said. “We’re strong together.”

Formalizing the Oath of Office with what was likely Centerville’s first virtual handshake by a new mayor, Love told the social-distancing council members that he looked forward to working with each one of them.

“We’ll make good decisions moving forward; we always have.”

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This Easter weekend will be one to remember for sure. After a beautiful day on Saturday, the weather quickly changed on Easter Sunday. Snow coated the ground as I rolled out of bed and it kept on coming down and down and down. By the time it was all over you may have had between 4-6 inches in your yard. Little to no shoveling was required with this one, as much of it melted on pavements. With the forecast of 60º later this week the snow will be gone, if its not already. Astro Note: Look for Saturn below the moon on Wednesday Morning, April 15. Mars will be above the moon on Thursday morning.

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