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‘Mamma Mia’ is the name of the game

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

“By the end, they are definitely going to want to be dancing and singing along,” said Centennial High School senior Braeden Krieger.

A cast of nearly 50 students and a crew of 40 will present “Mamma Mia” April 27-April 30 in the Centennial Performing Arts Center.

“It’s a really fun show with excellent music, and we felt that our theater students were more than up for the challenge,” said Mary Rudquist, one of the show’s directors.

‘Paris under the stars’

Centennial High School holds prom at Infinite Campus in Blaine. Next up is Scholarship Night May 22 and graduation June 10. See more photos on page 16.

Arrive Alive: Mock crash drives home dangers of drunk, distracted driving

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

One student was killed, another student was paralyzed, numerous students were injured and countless lives were shattered, all because someone made a bad decision—drunk and distracted driving.

Juniors and seniors at Centennial High School (CHS) witnessed firsthand the impact their decisions can have on their peers, families and the community during Arrive Alive, a simulated fatal crash.

“Countless hours from the community have been have put into this, and this truly is a community effort to show you that the community cares for you,” said CHS Principal Tom Breuning. “We hope that the emotions here will carry with you when you are in that situation … You'll have to make a choice, do you take that drink? Do you go on that phone? What will you do in that moment?”

The Arrive Alive concept was brought to the district in 2009 by Sgt. Mark Boerboom of the Blaine Police Department, who

served as the school resources officer at the time. The program is typically held every two years, but was paused during the pandemic. The last mock crash was held in 2019.

The simulation is focused on challenging teens to think about drinking, driving, personal safety and the responsibility they have to make mature decisions. It couldn’t come at a more important time — right before prom — one of the nights

SEE ARRIVE ALIVE, PAGE 9

On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one where her father gives her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is. Her mother, Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands.

Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know

her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought.

Rudquist says the directors selected the show because it is quite different from last year’s musical, “Into the Woods.”

“We believe it’s essential that our theater students get to experience a wide range of theater,” she said.

“The music is infectious and so incredibly uplifting, from the most jaunty disco beats to the heartbreaking ballad, ‘The Winner Takes it All.’”

Even though most people know the songs from the production, Rudquist says the music is surprisingly challenging.

“Every production has its challenges, but all of these students have surpassed all expectations,” she said. “The music is deceptively difficult, even if it is familiar. The harmonies are complicated, and there are a lot of moments with background vocals that have to seamlessly infuse within the plot.”

The students have been involved in every aspect of the show, from running the sound booth to painting the set and even choreographing the show.

SEE MAMMA MIA, PAGE 8

JON NAMYST | CONTRIBUTED

MELISSA CARLSON | CONTRIBUTED Natalie Clarys plays Donna, the lead singer of the 1970s pop group called Donna and the Dynamos. The Dynamos are played by Riley Eckman (right) and Madi Quayle.

Lexington discusses possibly making changes to rental ordinance

BY BROOKE WOHLRABE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Lexington City Council is considering if some changes need to be made to its rental property ordinance.

Council Member Diane Harris wanted to know what the city can do to ensure rental properties don’t look “raunchy.”

“Is there a way that the council can be updated on what the rules are from an aesthetics standpoint because there are some rental properties, even homeowner properties, that look pretty raunchy and I don’t know what, if anything, the city can do,” she said.

City Administrator Bill Petracek said the city has a rental property ordinance in place and that all rental properties within the city need to be licensed.

“The building inspector goes through them every two years,” Petracek explained. “We have an ordinance that regulates rental properties… it doesn’t

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS

• Project SEARCH continues to be a popular opportunity for students ages 18-21. Superintendent Jeff Holmberg described the program as a “gem.” It is a business-led collaboration that enables young adults with disabilities to gain and maintain employment through training and career exploration within a yearlong internship. Project SEARCH is a joint project of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Administration.

Centennial’s partnership with Medtronic for the program was the first collaboration in Minnesota back in 2009.

• The boys golf team is headed to Brainerd April 25-26 for invitationals, and the girls golf team will head there May 1-2.

• The district will not renew contracts with several probationary teachers.

always regulate to the level you’d like to see it.”

Harris asked if it could. Petracek said that would be a question for City Attorney Kurt Glaser.

“It’s certainly a good question to ask the city attorney if there’s some amendments we can make,” Petracek said.

He said the council would need to decide how harsh it would be on people and rental properties and what the staffing level and ability to enforce it would be.

Council Member Kim DeVries asked if a rental property is sold and has new owners, whether there would be any restrictions on them to bring it up to code.

Petracek reiterated that the building inspector goes through the properties every two years and applies the ordinance as it’s written. He said aesthetics is often subjective.

“I’m just concerned that the adults living there or the people renting the property aren’t protecting the safety of the people that live in them,” Harris said.She

added that there are some properties that she feels sad about knowing that children live in them.

Petracek said anyone who has specific properties they think need to be looked at can let him, Administrative Assistant Brenda Beaudet or the Building Inspector Scott Jensen know.

Harris said she was curious as to what other cities do from an aesthetics standpoint when it comes to regulating rental properties. Petracek said it’s something that all cities struggle with.

“Every city in the United States of America has an issue with blight,” Petracek said.

He pointed out that it’s a subjective matter and that the concerns might vary from city to city.

Petracek said that he believes Lexington’s rental housing ordinance is fairly comprehensive as far as catching all potential issues.

Harris said maybe there was nothing the city could do, but it was worth looking at it.

in the spring, the district adjusts its staffing for the next school year based on enrollment, registration, licensing and budget.

• Two teachers, Chris Swenson and Scott Swedin, have been informed that the district intends to place them on an unrequested leave of absence (ULA) effective June 30. Melde explained that the teachers have 14 days to request a hearing regarding the reasons why they are being placed on ULA and then the item will come back for board action next month.

with paving and concrete work, will be performed by TA Schifsky & Sons for $829,000; electrical work will be completed by Phasor Electric Co. for $38,390; and the acrylic color finish system will be completed by Court Surfaces & Repair for $51,305.

CONTRIBUTED

The Centennial School Board recognizes National Merit Scholarship finalist Michelle Li at a school board meeting. As Principal Tom Breuning explained, approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program. Of those, 15,000 students (1%) are selected as finalists.

Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained that on an annual basis

• The middle school roof replacement project that was originally scheduled for this summer will not happen until next summer. The district has updated its 10-year long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan to reflect current projects, cost updates and realignment of future projections.

• The district has received quotes for its tennis courts/parking lot project at the middle school. Sitework, along

• An academic eligibility policy, which aligns with School Board Policy 537, will be in place for the 2023-24 school year. The policy says that students participating in Minnesota State High School League-sanctioned athletics and activities must earn the minimum credits available each semester to ensure they are on track to graduate.

• Superintendent Holmberg’s evaluation is scheduled for May 15.

The next Centennial School Board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, in the district office.

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ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY

'500'

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+ by Live 2B Healthy. Class designed for seniors to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility in a group setting. Periodic fitness tests so participants can track their progress.

Contact: Barb @ 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CURRENT EVENTS

BIRD WALK SERIES

When: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26

Where: Rice Creek Chain of lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main

CALENDAR BRIEFS

St., Lino Lakes

Details: Walk through the park with an experienced birder and hear 20-60+ species of birds. All ages and abilities.

See registration and cost information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

'THE STORY OF PLASTIC'

When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26

Where: Zoom

Details: Watch the documentary film about the current global plastic pollution crisis between April 17-26, and join for panel discussion. Free.

Contact: bit.ly/NEMCA0426 or 612-718-6412

CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND ESTATE PLANNING EVENT

When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 27

Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi

Crafts with Miss Minnesota

Centennial Library will host crafts with Miss Minnesota titleholders from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Attendees can drop in and make May Day baskets (April 30) with Miss Minnesota titleholders or Mother’s Day cards (May 13).

Chain of Giving offers Comedy de Mayo

The Chain of Lakes Rotary Club will host its annual Chain of Giving fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Peder Pedersen Pavilion in Hugo. The event will feature a comedy show, a Mexican buffet and yard games. For more information, visit https://chainoflakesrotary.com

WEEKLY WAG

Watson is a young German wirehaired pointer/ Labrador retriever mix. He is just over a year old and arrived at Ruff Start Rescue, underweight, from a local impound. He’s a bit timid around new people at first, but once he gets to know you, he is affectionate, goofy and playful.

Watson is in foster care now and is anxiously waiting to find his forever family and home. Watson is best described as an overgrown puppy. He’s just about 50 pounds, is social with dogs and people and loves to play

Details: Staff and community partners present funeral and memorial service planning, information about advance healthcare directives and basics of estate planning. Free and open to the public. RSVP online; Zoom also available. Contact: 651-470-5275 or saintandrews.org/foundation

EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM

FAMILY NIGHT

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 27

Where: Wildwood Elementary School, Mahtomedi

Details: Hands-on science, math, and engineering activities for families to complete together. Free open house; registration required. Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo. com

'RENT'

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27; 7 p.m. Friday, April 28; 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29; 2 p.m.

. To purchase tickets, visit https:// tinyurl.com/y5jh9e55 . Proceeds from the event go to Centennial’s Angel Fund, which provides scholarships for students at the middle school and high school to help pay for out-of-pocket costs to participate in sports or clubs.

Operation No Limits hosts plant sale

Operation No Limits will host a plant sale from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7. The sale will be held in the student-run greenhouse, located at 7545 Fourth Avenue in Lino Lakes. The sale will include vegetables, flowers, perennials and herbs. First come, first served, while supplies last. Freewill donations will be accepted.

Sunday, April 30

Where: Century College West Campus Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake

Details: Award-winning pop culture musical with story that resonates with audience of all ages. Call box office for tickets. Contact: 651-748-2623 or century.edu/campus-life/fine-performing-arts

'MAMMA MIA'

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29; 1 p.m. Sunday, April 30; Senior preview 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 26

Where: Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 4761 North Rd.

Details: High school spring musical. Tickets must be purchased online in advance at chscougs.com/tickets. Contact: centennialtheatre.org/ mamma-mia

'THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL'

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30

Where: Mahtomedi High School Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St.

N.

Details: Mahtomedi High School spring performance. Ticket information online. Contact: zephyrfinearts.org

'LA CAGE AUX FOLLES'

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, April 28-May 21; 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White

Bear Lake

Details: Comic play performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $10-$30.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

When: 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 28

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, Centerville Lake Beach, Lino Lakes

Details: Learn the basics of kayaking, boat safety, ad which boat is best for you. Registraiton information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

THANK GOODNESS IT'S FOOD!

When: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, April 28

Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F

Details: Evening pizza meal provided by Carbone's. Register by April 26.

Contact: 651-653-3121 or communityservices.isd624.org

TRASH TO TREASURE

When: Saturday, April 29

Where: White Bear Lake and White Bear Township

Details: Residents of White Bear Lake and Township can place items they no longer want on the curb at the end of their driveways, clearly marked as "free". Treasure hunters will have the opportunity to pick up the free items any time that day.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

with tennis balls. Watson is house-trained and kennel-trained, and he’s

always ready to jump in the car or truck and go for a ride. He knows some of his basic commands and is very treat-motivated to learn much, much more.

He is a young work in progress and can be trained to be a perfect partner and family member. If you are interested in learning more about Watson or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

MELISSA CARLSON | CONTRIBUTED

Centennial High School will present “Mamma Mia” April 27-30 at the Performing Arts Center. See calendar listing for more information.

May the fourth be with you

Noelle’s

Notes

Along time ago in a movie theater not too far away I went to see the movie “Star Wars.” I was 9 years old and I remember being transported across the galaxy when a long space ship was gliding across the movie screen. Like many people, I was hooked. The international phenomenon of Star Wars had begun. May the fourth is a play on words of the phrase, “May the force be with you,” used by Jedi Masters throughout the franchise. I read somewhere that phrase was first used in 1979 on The London Evening News on May 4. It was the day when Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister and her party ran a congratulatory advertisement saying, “May the fourth be with you, Maggie.”

Noelle Olson

The second movie, “The Empire Strikes Back” was released on May 21, 1980. I’ve probably seen that movie 100 times throughout my life. It’s my favorite Star Wars movie and introduced my favorite character — the Jedi Master Yoda. He is small in size but wise and powerful. Yoda trained Jedi for over 800 years and is stronger than most in his connection with the force. My favorite scene with Yoda is in “Attack of the Clones” when he has a lightsaber battle with the Sith Lord Count Dooku. Let’s just say that the dark side was no match for Yoda’s speed and agility. The first time I saw it, I couldn’t stop laughing because Yoda ditches his cane and grabs his lightsaber. He continues to use the force by flying through the air with such perfection. After he grabs his cane like it was no big deal. Classic.

There was a 16-year gap between the “Return of the Jedi” and “The Phantom Menace.” Star Wars creator George Lucas took some time off to raise his kids. When it was announced he was going to do the Star Wars prequel movies, fans were excited and I was one of them. I bought tickets for opening day and went with my dad and my son Lukas —three generations of Star Wars fans. I have to say it wasn’t the greatest movie of the franchise but the most “craved.” Since then, Star Wars franchise has grown with more movies, TV shows and a theme park at Disney. Fans are getting plenty of material to satisfy the craving. Probably the most popular show now is “The Mandalorian.” It’s pretty good and they have a “baby Yoda” named Grogu. It reminds me of a western and people can stream it on Disney+. Luke Skywalker makes an appearance in season two, episode eight which is a must for Star Wars fans.

This Easter I was talking to Lukas who is now 31 years old. We were discussing all the Star Wars projects and he said I named him after Luke Skywalker. I told him I didn’t even think about that at the time. He laughed and said, “I think you did subconsciously.” Maybe I did. Everybody calls him Luke and he does seem to be strong with the force. So if someone tells you on May 4, “May the fourth be with you,” simply reply back and say, “And also with you.”

Noelle Olson is editor of the Lowdown for Press Publications. She can be reached at lowdownnews@presspublications.com

Planting for Hummingbirds

There is nothing quite like a visit from a hummingbird – the flash of color accompanying his arrival, the thrill of watching him hover and feed, and his abrupt disappearance into the sky all make for an amazing show.

extremely territorial, so if possible, plant in multiple spaces to support more individual birds.

Hummingbirds want to nest close to their food source, and while you’ll likely never spot their thimble-sized nests, they especially like to build nests in oak and birch trees. Some plants that offer fuzzy fibers used by hummingbirds as nesting material include cinnamon fern, thimbleweed, and naturalized dandelions. Don’t forget to leave them a source for water, too.

great blue lobelia and obedient plant. Note that obedient plant can become aggressive, so if you have full sun and moist, rich soil, a container will be more appropriate.

Gardener’s Grapevine

Laura Brewster

In Minnesota, ruby-throated hummingbirds are here and hungry from late April through October. If you want to attract hummingbirds but don’t like the high maintenance of using feeders (they need to be cleaned and refilled every few days), there is another great option. By planting some of their preferred foods, you can draw hummingbird visitors to your garden and add beauty for human visitors at the same time.

Picking a site

Hummingbirds love woodland openings and edges, which makes the typical suburban yard ideal for them. Whether you have a site that basks in sun all day or one that offers abundant shade, you can create a specialized ‘buffet’ for hummingbirds by finding the right plant for your space and offering mass plantings. Hummingbirds are

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Selecting plants

While it is true that hummingbirds love red, orange and pink flowers because they can see them easily, they don’t dine from those colors exclusively, so you have many options. Tryto structure your garden to provide food sources for hummingbirds from spring through fall. It is important to avoid using pesticides, which contaminate nectar and kill the insects that hummingbirds eat and also feed to their nestlings.

Here are some excellent plant choices to attract hummingbirds.

Early season: Virginia bluebells, Jacob’s ladder, woodland phlox, wild columbine, beardtongue, paintbrush flower and fire pink.

Mid-season: wild bergamot, scarlet beebalm, wood lily, tall larkspur, prairie blazing star, fire weed and butterfly milkweed.

Late season: orange jewelweed, cardinal flower, royal catchfly,

You can add depth to your hummingbird garden design with woody plants. New Jersey Tea is a small shrub that attracts small insects, which are the other hummingbird food source. Pussy willow shrubs thrive in wet areas and provide hummingbirds with nesting material. Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a beautiful vine option.

To bring hummingbirds closer to your house, use window boxes, pots, and hanging baskets. A few containers of bright-colored salvia on your front steps or deck can transform your space into a hummingbird haven.

Creating a hummingbird garden will provide you with hours of entertainment, and you’ll also add color and interest to your landscape, which is a win-win for birds and humans alike.

For more information about the plants that hummingbirds prefer, visit https://northerngardener.org/ best-plants-for-hummingbirds/

Laura Brewster is an Anoka County Extension Master Gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension.

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HONOR ROLL

A HONOR ROLL

Grade 12

Sumaya Ahmed, Kevin Babashov, Sophia Bass, Jack Belcher, Jameson Berg, Destiny Bernardy-Nelson, Emma Bryant, Celsi Burn, Aedan Calain, Zackary Chaffey, Grace Christensen, Callie Cody, Gabrielle Corcoran, Avery Dietrich, Alyssa Draheim, Kole Erickson, William Fidler, Frederick Frederickson, Ian Gangl, Samantha Gerten, Yanet Getachew, Noelle Hadrits, Madeline Haider, Maxwell Halbur, Makenzie Halverson, Charles Harthorn, Alicia Hill, Alexander Holmes, Emily Hosna, Quincy Iserman, Anna Jarpey, Nicole Kammer, Lauren Klawitter, Andrea Koslowski, Erin Kottke, Braeden Krieger, Gavin Langenfeld, Isaac Lemon, Michelle Li, Katherine Lind, Benjamin Loehr, Anna Maier, Evan McGeehan, Courtnee Mensen, Nafnati Mohammed, Bella Nawrocki, Taylor Nelson, Cody Nippoldt, Lauren O'Hara, Josephine Orcutt, Basil Paraschou, Caralyn Payment, Anna Peterson, Daniel Peterson, Luke Pokorny, Brandon Powers, Seth Ragner, Cole Reilly, Ryan Rivard, Megan Ross, Anna Rudberg, Lauren Scheurer, Aubrie Schnapf, Tyler Schumacher, Chelsey Serna, Zachary Short, Addison Slotsve, Makayla Speed, Aaron Strunk, Jessica Swenson, Maximus Theis, Hannah Thompson, Amelia Turi, Jana Valento, Karlyn Waite, Emma Walsh, Anders Wessman, Samantha Whalen, Vincent Wry, Laura Zebell,

A HONOR ROLL Grade 10

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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• An officer responded to a dog bite in the 1100 block of Main Street April 11. The officer arrived on scene, rendered medical aid and documented the incident.

• Officers were called to assist Anoka County Probation in serving a juvenile warrant in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue April 11. Officers assisted in taking a juvenile male into custody and booking him at the Anoka County Juvenile Center.

• An officer responded to a county park in the area of County Parkway E to check for a vehicle that was said to be following a walker in the park April 11. The officer located the vehicle and spoke to the occupants, who had been bird-watching.

• Officers responded to a senior care facility in the 600 block of Market Place Drive for an elderly female who was acting disorderly April 11. The female agreed to remain in her room for the remainder of the night.

• An officer responded to the police station on a report of a duck stuck in the grill of a vehicle April 12. The officer arrived and found the duck was free. The duck was able to fly away.

• An officer took a property damage report April 12, where an object from a vehicle on I-35W struck the complainant’s vehicle, causing damage. The incident was documented and insurance companies will be working on a resolution.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of I-35E and Main Street April 12. An adult female driver was subsequently arrested on outstanding warrants. The female was booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer responded to a report of a fallen tree blocking a roadway in the 300 block of Pine Street April 12. The officer found two trees had fallen and were blocking half of the road. Public works was requested for tree removal. Traffic

cones were placed to warn drivers of the hazard until the tree was removed.

• An officer responded to the 6100 block of Holly Drive April 12 on a report of hit-and-run. The suspect driver will be charged.

• An officer responded to a call of a dispute in a gas station parking lot in the 7500 block of Lake Drive April 12. The parties were separated, and no crime had occurred.

• While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Main Street and Lake Drive April 13. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for third-degree DWI and was booked into jail.

• Suspicious mail was reported in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway April 13.

• An officer responded for a delayed shoplifting report in the 700 block of Apollo Drive April 13. The case is under investigation.

• An officer took a phone call from a resident who lives on Ash Street regarding an attempted phone scam April 13. The officer documented the incident and provided the caller with options for the future.

• Officers responded to assist the Minnesota State Patrol with a commercial vehicle fire near the I-35E and I-35W split April 14. Officers assisted with scene safety until the fire was extinguished and the vehicle was removed.

• An officer was dispatched to a report of damage to property in the area of Birch Street and Old Birch Street April 14. The officer documented the incident.

• A community service officer (CSO) observed a tire fall off of a trailer being pulled by a vehicle in the 1000 block of Pheasant Run South April 14. The CSO removed the tire from the roadway and followed the vehicle until it stopped. The CSO returned the tire to the driver of the vehicle and discussed load security.

• A CSO responded to a report of a muskrat stuck in a fence in the

1900 block of Birch Street April 14. The muskrat was removed with no injuries.

• Officers responded to a traffic complaint in the 600 block of 62nd Street regarding a vehicle repeatedly driving past an address and revving the engine April 14. The driver was contacted and advised to discontinue revving the engine.

• An officer heard gunshots and located shell casings near a roadway in the area of Birch Street and Centerville Road April 14. The immediate area was checked, and evidence was collected. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers assisted the Minnesota State Patrol with a personal injury crash on I-35E near 80th Street April 15.

• An officer handled a phone call regarding a social media account that was hacked April 15. The victim was given suggestions on ways to safeguard her digital footprint.

• An officer responded to a report of several teenagers seen jumping fences and going into the back door of a home in the 400 block of Post Road April 15. The homeowner was alerted; the individuals were guests of their daughter. Guests were asked to leave by the homeowner.

• An officer received a criminal sexual conduct report April 17. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to the 400 block of Apollo Drive regarding a possible impaired driver April 17. Officers stopped the vehicle, and the driver was arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for second-degree DWI.

• Officers responded to a possible fight in a park in the 6100 block of Oakwood Lane April 17. Officers located several juveniles, who said they were goofing around. It was determined that nobody was injured. The juveniles' parents were contacted and advised of the incident.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• Officers were dispatched to the 10 block of Oak Leaf Lane in Circle Pines April 12 for a dog running at large.

• Police responded to the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington April 12 for a property damage crash.

• Officers responded to a domestic assault in Centerville April 12.

• Identify theft was reported by a resident in the 7000 block of Eagle Trail in Centerville April 12.

• Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville April 12.

• An officer observed a large amount of smoke in the 90 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines April 13. The officer subsequently located an illegal burn and advised the homeowner to extinguish the fire.

• Officers responded to the 4200 block of Woodland Road in Circle Pines April 13 for a burglary.

• Police responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington April 14 for a report of theft.

• Extra patrol was requested in the 1700 block of Westview Street in Centerville April 14.

• Theft was reported in the 90 block of East Road in Circle Pines April 14.

• A resident in the 8800 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington reported damage to property April 15. The caller advised that an unknown vehicle had struck and broke his metal mailbox. The damage is estimated to be $200.

• Officers responded to a theft in progress at a residence in the 9100 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington April 16. Upon arrival, officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspects. The caller advised that three male suspects removed a catalytic converter from his vehicle. The estimated loss is $1,760.

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MAMMA MIA: Centennial High School takes on familiar musical

“Every single student has worked so hard,” Rudquist said.

Senior Belle Nawrocki plays Ali, one of Sophie’s friends. “She is a really high-energy character,” she explained.

Nawrocki says her favorite part of the show is the song, “Does your Mother Know?” because of the energy and funny lines in the scene.

“We have been putting a lot of work into it, and I think we have been putting it together pretty well,” she said. “There are a lot of really talented people in this show.”

Krieger plays Sam, one of Sophie’s possible fathers. He enjoys interacting with the other two possible dads.

“It’s really fun to play into his longing to get Donna back. He is trying to adjust from his previous mistakes and make it up to her,” Krieger explained.

He said the show has a lot of energy and dancing. Memorizing all of the choreography has been a bit of a challenge. That’s where senior River Picha and junior Natalie Clarys come in — the choreographers. The two have enjoyed learning how to work with their peers.

“It’s been a lot of work to figure out how I can take this entire group of people who might not necessarily have a lot of dance experience and how I can teach

them this choreography in a limited amount of time — successfully,” Clarys said.

Picha plays Bill, another possible father. “He is a lot different from all the characters I have played before. He is a lot more energetic. In the past, I’ve been more grumpy characters, so it has been a nice change,” Picha explained.

Clarys plays Donna, Sophie’s mother. “She conflicts a lot with my own personality,” she explained. “I’ve always considered myself to be a very conservative, reserved person, and this allows me to really break out of that.”

She recommends the show because it is “energetic and beautiful.”

“A lot of people might be critical of it because it’s a bit scandalous, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s not serious,” she said. “It’s not going to make you leave depressed.”

Tickets must be purchased prior to the show at chscougs.com/tickets.

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

MELISSA CARLSON | CONTRIBUTED See Donna and the Dynamos in Centennial High School’s “Mamma Mia” April 27-30.

ARRIVE ALIVE: Mock crash makes high schoolers think twice

Breuning says he loses sleep over. “I pray that I don't get a phone call.”

It all starts out in the morning, when the Grim Reaper and an officer visit the classrooms of the students who will be involved in the crash. The students read their obituaries, and a white rose — along with their photograph — is placed on their desks, which remain empty for the rest of the day.

Then the crash happens in the stadium. Law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, a medical helicopter and the county coroner all respond to the scene. Paramedics treat several students for minor injuries following a head-on collision caused by a driver who was impaired and distracted by a cell phone. A seriously injured student receives medical aid and is removed from the scene by an ambulance and taken to Unity Hospital, where he is treated and determined to be paralyzed. The family of that student is present and notified by the doctor of their child’s life-altering injuries. A second student dies on scene after being thrown through a windshield and is pronounced dead and taken to the mortuary by Mueller-Bies Funeral Home.

A third student is arrested for driving impaired and criminal vehicular homicide and is taken to jail.

Senior Andi Koslowski acted as a backseat passenger who was drinking and smoking in the car and ends up getting a broken arm. She wanted to participate in the crash simulation to hopefully have an impact on her peers so the situation doesn’t happen to any of them.

“I know I definitely won’t ever drink and drive, and the whole texting and driving thing will affect me,” Koslowski said.

Junior Tyler Celotta played the sober driver who ends up paralyzed.

“I think kids don't understand how real this is and this kind of brought that to light,” Celotta said. “(I hope)

they see this in their mind when they are making the decision whether or not to get in that car.”

Celotta’s mom Dayius described the experience as tough and eye-opening. The toughest part was watching her son, who is a runner, be hooked up to a bunch of machines in the hospital and talking with the doctor about how he will never be able to run again.

“It was real because they are at that age where anything can happen,” she said. “They think they are invincible. They think that it's always going happen to somebody else; they don’t think it is going to happen to them or somebody they know. Lives can change in the blink of an eye.”

She said she is hopeful Arrive Alive will make the students think twice

about their choices.

“Please think before you act. Think before you drink or use drugs and then get behind the wheel to drive yourself and your friends home. Think before you get in the car with one of your friends who you know has been drinking or using drugs. Think, and then just don't get in the car. Don’t drive the car. Just don't,” said Assistant Anoka County Attorney Heather Pilon.

“Some mistakes happen in a split second and they can't be undone. They are final.”

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Nine students from Centennial High School were recently involved in Arrive Alive, a simulation that is focused on challenging teens to think about drinking, driving, personal safety and the responsibility they have to make mature decisions.

Junior Brol Scherman played the driver of the party car in the mock crash.

Softball: Cougars trip Blaine 8-4 for third in row

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial softballers have won three straight games after an opening loss. In their lone outing last week, the Cougars took a 4-0 first-inning lead and defeated Blaine 8-4 there Tuesday.

Riley O’Connell gave up just four hits, but also five walks, striking out eight batters. The four runs were unearned as the Cougars made four errors. O’Connell wiggled out of two bases-loaded jams — one with two strikeouts, another with a strikeout and home-to-first double play started by third baseman Brooke Helseth.

Lily Gilmore went 3-for-4 with a single, double and triple and scored twice. Helseth and Celsi Burn each delivered an RBI single. Emma Edwards rapped a two-run double for Blaine.

After four games, Gilmore is hitting .583 (7-for-12) with four runs and three steals, and Burn is hitting .400 (4-for-10) plus three walks, with six steals and four runs.

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BOYS LACROSSE

Centennial battled Mahtomedi on a snowy Friday evening and came up short 8-7 at home. Also last week, the Cougars (2-2) beat Osseo/Park Center (OPC) 15-1 there Monday and Anoka 14-7 at home Wednesday. Against Mahtomedi, goalie Trenton Kramer stopped 24 of 32 shots. Brol Scherman notched three goals, and Easton Cody, Solomon Marshall, Kellen Krumwiede and Logan Adams one each. Leading the win over OPC were Colden Anderson (five goals, two assists) and Adams (four goals, five assists). Leading against Anoka were Adams (five goals, three assists) and Scherman (five goals, two assists). Ground ball leaders after four games are Tyler Case with 17, Adams 16, Jacob Robinson 16 and Krumwiede 14. Case has won 31 draws.

BOYS TRACK

Centennial opened the season in cold, wet conditions at the Osseo Invitational on Thursday where they placed fifth. Cougar thrower Timmy Ball took second in both the discus with 132-9 and shot put with 48-2 1/2 and finished third in MVP voting for the meet. Two Cougar relays placed second: the 4x800 with Eli Berg, Alex Persing, Charlie Bolkcom, and Jacob Podratz in 8:35, and the 4x200 with Tristan Green, Brock Burggraff, Gavin Moore, Sam Zeresenay in 1:38.12. “Overall a great start to the season,” said John Kretschmer, co-head coach, about both the boys and girls meets.

GIRLS TRACK

Centennial opened the season in cold, wet conditions at the Osseo Invitational on Thursday where they placed sixth. The Cougars 4x800 team won in a meet record 10:05 with Lauren Klein, Anna Swanson, Julia Zalewski, and Kylie Nelson. Klein, a freshman, won the 800 in 2:22. Placing second were Nelson in the 1600 (5:24.42) and Alyssa Draheim in high jump (5-2). Klein was third in MVP voting for the meet.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Centennial (2-1) drubbed two conference opponents last week. The Cougars downed Osseo/Park Center 15-1 at home Monday evening, sparked by Ella O’Hearn with four goals, four assists and five ground balls. Kayler Whiteworth notched three goals, Ella Weist and Callie Cody two each, and Karley Lacis, Ellie Fenstermacher, and Elizabeth Clough one each. They followed with a 14-2 win at Anoka on Wednesday. O’Hearn again had four goals and four assists. Cody and Weist added three each, and Lacis and Noelle Hemr one each. Peyton Brezney was in goal for each win.

BASEBALL

Centennial outlasted Blaine 14-12 last Tuesday, yielding nine runs in the last of the seventh but hanging on, then absorbed their first loss, to Coon Rapids 11-7 Wednesday. The Cougars (3-1) collected 14 hits and 12 walks against Blaine. Peyton Streit was 3-for-3 (two walks, two RBIs), Jack Dagostino 2-for-4 (two runs, two RBI’s), Anders Wessman 2-for-4 (two runs), and Will Whelan 1-for-3 (three walks, two RBI’s).

Whelan pitched five innings to get the win (three runs, eight strikeouts). Luke Gunderman and Dagostino finished. Blaine’s Adam Puder was 3-for-5 with

a homer and three RBIs. They used five pitchers. Benny McDonald took the loss. Against Coon Rapids, Owen Hackett hit a solo homer while Anders Wessman was 2-for-3 and Luke Gunderman 1-for-4, each with one RBI. Josh Lee, first of four Cougar pitchers, took the loss, nicked for six runs (three earned) in 3 1/3 innings.

TENNIS

Centennial edged Champlin Park 4-3 in their lone match last week, on Tuesday, improving to 3-0. The Cougars swept the doubles with Joaquin Bliss/JJ Bliss (6-1, 6-4), Trevor Allen/ Brody Johnson (6-3, 6-3) and Matthew Hanson/Drew Gangl (6-2, 2-6, 6-3) at 1 through 3. Sean Oslund picked up the lone singles win 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2. The Rebels’ Gavin Kelleher outlasted Zach Chaffey at 1-singles 7-6 (8-6), 6-0. Jesse Simso and Ian Gangl also lost.

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Ella O’Hearn passed the 150-goal milestone last week when she tallied four goals and four assists in a 14-2 win over Anoka. The senior midfielder for Centennial lacrosse has generated nine goals, nine assists, eight ground balls and 10 draw controls in three games. Her career totals are 153 goals and 54 assists, and her 61 goals last year ranked sixth in the state. O’Hearn helped the Cougars post 12-3, 12-3 and 13-3 records her first three seasons. She contributed 15 goals and 14 assists for the Cougar hockey team that reached the state tournament this winter.

Celsi Burn, Cougar right-fielder, lunged to catch a twisting fly ball against Blaine.

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The worst thing to happen was our string of 80 degree days we experienced earlier this month. It has left us wanting more. To be fair, we’ve been 10-15º colder than normal since, and you have a right to be a bit grumpy. The normal high this time of year is in the 60’s and it’s been a good 10 days since we’ve approached the 60º temperature. Recent rains have washed away the grim and the only snow that is left is piled in parking lots. The grass is starting to green and trees have been slowly budding. Garden note: I planted my vegetable seeds indoors about two weeks ago and they’re coming along fine.

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DRINKING WATER REPORT

Making Safe Drinking Water

Your drinking water comes from the following groundwater sources:

• 309-foot-deep well that draws water from the Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifer;

• Lexington also receives water from Blaine for part of the year through an interconnected system.

Lexington works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drinking water that meets federal and state water quality requirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking water and how to protect our precious water resources.

Contact City of Lexington, Administration, at 763-782-2792 or ap@lexingtonmn.org if you have questions about Lexington’s drinking water. You can also ask for information about how you can take part in decisions that may affect water quality.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets safe drinking water standards. These standards limit the amounts of specific contaminants allowed in drinking water. This ensures that tap water is safe to drink for most people. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the amount of certain contaminants in bottled water. Bottled water must provide the same public health protection as public tap water.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Lexington Monitoring Results

This report contains our monitoring results from January 1 to December 31, 2022.

We work with the Minnesota Department of Health to test drinking water for more than 100 contaminants. It is not unusual to detect contaminants in small amounts. No water supply is ever completely free of contaminants. Drinking water standards protect Minnesotans from substances that may be harmful to their health.

Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Health’s webpage ‘Basics of Monitoring and testing of Drinking Water in Minnesota’ (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/factsheet/sampling.html).

How to Read the Water Quality Data Tables

The tables below show the contaminants we found last year or the most recent time we sampled for that contaminant. They also show the levels of those contaminants and the Environmental Protection Agency’s limits. Substances that we tested for but did not find are not included in the tables.

We sample for some contaminants less than once a year because their levels in water are not expected to change from year to year. If we found any of these contaminants the last time we sampled for them, we included them in the tables below with the detection date.

We may have done additional monitoring for contaminants that are not included in the Safe Drinking Water Act. To request a copy of these results, call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-4700 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Some contaminants are monitored regularly throughout the year, and rolling (or moving) annual averages are used to manage compliance. Because of this averaging, there are times where the Range of Detected Test Results for the calendar year is lower than the Highest Average or Highest Single Test Result, because it occurred in the previous calendar year.

Definitions

• AL (Action Level): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

• EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

• MCL (Maximum contaminant level): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

• MCLG (Maximum contaminant level goal): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• MRDL (Maximum residual disinfectant level): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

• MRDLG (Maximum residual disinfectant level goal): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• N/A (Not applicable): Does not apply.

• pCi/l (picocuries per liter): A measure of radioactivity.

• ppb (parts per billion): One part per billion in water is like one drop in one billion drops of water, or about one drop in a swimming pool. ppb is the same as micrograms per liter (μg/l).

• ppm (parts per million): One part per million is like one drop in one million drops of water, or about one cup in a swimming pool. ppm is the same as milligrams per liter (mg/l).

• PWSID: Public water system identification.

Monitoring Results – Unregulated Substances

In addition to testing drinking water for contaminants regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, we sometimes also monitor for contaminants that are not regulated. Unregulated contaminants do not have legal limits for drinking water.

Potential Health Effects and Corrective Actions (If Applicable)

Potential Health Effects and Corrective Actions (If Applicable)

natural deposit.

Potential Health Effects and Corrective Actions (If Applicable)

Potential Health Effects and Corrective Actions (If Applicable)

Gross Alpha: During the year, we had and on-going violation for Gross Alpha. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Our system is studying alternatives for corrective action.

Fluoride: Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter, with small amounts present naturally in many drinking water sources. There is an overwhelming weight of credible, peer-reviewed, scientific evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay and cavities in children and adults, even when there is availability of fluoride from other sources, such as fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinses. Since studies show that optimal fluoride levels in drinking water benefit public health, municipal community water systems adjust the level of fluoride in the water to an optimal concentration between 0.5 to 0.9 parts per million (ppm) to protect your teeth. Fluoride levels below 2.0 ppm are not expected to increase the risk of a cosmetic condition known as enamel fluorosis.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

Gross Alpha: Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Gross Alpha: During the year, we had and on-going violation for Gross Alpha. Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many ye ars may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Our system is studying alternatives for corrective action.

Gross Alpha: Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting can cer.

Detection alone of a regulated or unregulated contaminant should not cause concern. The meaning of a detection should be determined considering current health effects information. We are often still learning about the health effects, so this information can change over time.

Fluoride: Fluoride is nature's cavity fighter, with small amounts present naturally in many drinking water sources. There is an overwhelming weight of credible, peer -reviewed, scientific evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay and cavities in children and adults, even when there is availability of fluoride from other sources, such as fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinses. Since studies show that optimal fluoride levels in drinking water benef it public health, municipal community water systems adjust the level of fluoride in the water to an optimal concentration between 0.5 to 0.9 parts per million (ppm) to protect your teeth.

Monitoring Results – Unregulated Substances

Fluoride levels below 2.0 ppm are not expected to increase the risk of a cosmetic condition known as enamel fluorosis.

In addition to testing drinking water for contaminants regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, we sometimes also monitor for contaminants that are not regulated. Unregulated contaminants do not have legal limits for drinking water. Detection alone of a regulated or unregulated contaminant should not cause concern. The meaning of a detection should be determined considering current health effects information. We are often still learning about the health effects, so this information can change over time.

The following table shows the unregulated contaminants we detected last year, as well as human -health based guidance values for comparison, where available. The comparison values are based only on potential health impacts and do not consider our ability to measure contaminants at very low concentrations or the cost and technology of prevention and/or treatment They may be set at levels that are costly, challenging, or impossible for water system s to meet (for example, large-scale treatment technology may not exist for a given contaminant)

The following table shows the unregulated contaminants we detected last year, as well as human-health based guidance values for comparison, where available. The comparison values are based only on potential health impacts and do not consider our ability to measure contaminants at very low concentrations or the cost and technology of prevention and/ or treatment. They may be set at levels that are costly, challenging, or impossible for water systems to meet (for example, large-scale treatment technology may not exist for a given contaminant).

A person drinking water with a contaminant at or below the comparison value would be at little or no risk for harmful health effects. If the level of a contaminant is above the comparison value, people of a certain age or with special health conditions - like a fetus, infants, children, elderly, and people with impaired immunity – may need to take extra precautions. Because these contaminants are unregulated, EPA and MDH require no particular action based on detection of an unregulated contaminant. We are notifying you of the unregulated contaminants we have detected as a public education opportunity.

• More information is available on MDH’s A-Z List of Contaminants in Water (https://www.health.state.mn.us/ communities/environment/water/contaminants/index.html) and Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/com/ucmr4.html).

A person drinking water with a contaminant at or below the comparison value would be at little or no risk for harmful health effects. If the level of a contaminant is above the comparison value, people of a certain age or with special health conditions - like a fetus, infants, children, elderly, and people with impaired immunity – may need to take extra precautions Because these contaminants are unregulated, EPA and MDH require no particular action based on detection of an unregulated contaminant. We are notifying you of the unregulated contaminants we have detected as a public education opportunity. More information is available on MDH’s A-Z List of Contaminants in Water (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/contaminants/index.h tml) and Fourth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/com/ucmr4.html)

UNREGULATED

*Note that home water softening can increase the level of sodium in your water.

*Note that home water softening can increase the level of sodium in your water.

Some People Are More Vulnerable to Contaminants in Drinking Water

Some People Are More Vulnerable to Contaminants in Drinking Water

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. The developing fetus and therefore pregnant women may also be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water. These people or their caregivers should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking wate r than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, pers ons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. The developing fetus and therefore pregnant women may also be more vulnerable to contami nants in drinking water. These people or their caregivers should

Drinking Water Sources

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Minnesota’s primary drinking water sources are groundwater and surface water. Groundwater is the water found in aquifers beneath the surface of the land. Groundwater supplies 75 percent of Minnesota’s drinking water. Surface water is the water in lakes, rivers, and streams above the surface of the land. Surface water supplies 25 percent of Minnesota’s drinking water.

Contaminants can get in drinking water sources from the natural environment and from people’s daily activities. There are five main types of contaminants in drinking water sources.

Microbial contaminants, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Sources include sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, pets, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants include salts and metals from natural sources (e.g. rock and soil), oil and gas production, mining and farming operations, urban stormwater runoff, and wastewater discharges.

• Pesticides and herbicides are chemicals used to reduce or kill unwanted plants and pests. Sources include agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and commercial and residential properties.

Organic chemical contaminants include synthetic and volatile organic compounds. Sources include industrial processes and petroleum production, gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants such as radium, thorium, and uranium isotopes come from natural sources (e.g. radon gas from soils and rock), mining operations, and oil and gas production.

The Minnesota Department of Health provides information about your drinking water source(s) in a source water assessment, including:

• How Lexington is protecting your drinking water source(s);

Nearby threats to your drinking water sources;

How easily water and pollution can move from the surface of the land into drinking water sources, based on natural geology and the way wells are constructed.

Find your source water assessment at ‘Source Water Assessments’ (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/swp/swa) or call 651-201-4700 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Lead in Drinking Water

You may be in contact with lead through paint, water, dust, soil, food, hobbies, or your job. Coming in contact with lead can cause serious health problems for everyone. There is no safe level of lead. Babies, children under six years, and pregnant women are at the highest risk.

Lead is rarely in a drinking water source, but it can get in your drinking water as it passes through lead service lines and your household plumbing system. Lexington is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but it cannot control the plumbing materials used in private buildings.

Read below to learn how you can protect yourself from lead in drinking water.

1. Let the water run for 30-60 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking if the water has not been turned on in over six hours. If you have a lead service line, you may need to let the water run longer. A service line is the underground pipe that brings water from the main water pipe under the street to your home.

• You can find out if you have a lead service line by contacting your public water system, or you can check by following the steps at: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/06/24/npr-find-lead-pipes-in-your-home

• The only way to know if lead has been reduced by letting it run is to check with a test. If letting the water run does not reduce lead, consider other options to reduce your exposure.

2. Use cold water for drinking, making food, and making baby formula. Hot water releases more lead from pipes than cold water.

3. Test your water. In most cases, letting the water run and using cold water for drinking and cooking should keep lead levels low in your drinking water. If you are still concerned about lead, arrange with a laboratory to test your tap water. Testing your water is important if young children or pregnant women drink your tap water.

• Contact a Minnesota Department of Health accredited laboratory to get a sample container and instructions on how to submit a sample: ‘Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program’ (https://eldo.web.health.state.mn.us/public/ accreditedlabs/labsearch.seam)

The Minnesota Department of Health can help you understand your test results.

4. Treat your water if a test shows your water has high levels of lead after you let the water run.

Read about water treatment units: ‘Point-of-Use Water Treatment Units for Lead Reduction’ (https://www.health.state. mn.us/communities/environment/water/factsheet/poulead.html)

Learn more:

• Visit ‘Lead in Drinking Water’ (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/contaminants/lead. html)

• Visit ‘Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water’ (http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead)

• Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.To learn about how to reduce your contact with lead from sources other than your drinking water, visit ‘Common Sources’ (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/ environment/lead/fs/common.html).

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 25, 2023.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MARCH 20, 2023

(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; March 20, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bettinger called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Clerk Linser called the roll. The following members were present: Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. The following members were absent: None. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to amend the agenda with the removal of 8.0 Supplemental Items, 8.1 Approval of Academic Eligibility Proposal by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve the amended agenda by Knisely, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 6. CONSENT ITEMS

6.1. Approval of Minutes. 6.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 6.3. Approval of Personnel Items. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Schwinn, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 7.1. Approval of Achievement & Integration 2023-2024 Budget. Motion to approve the Achievement & Integration 2023-2024 Budget by Johnson, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7.2. Middle School Tennis Courts/Parking Lot – Report Only.

7.3. Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution – Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Murphy, seconded by Johnson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9. COMMUNICATION 9.1. AMSD. 9.2. SEE. 9.3. NE Metro 916. 9.4. SEE. 9.5. District Committee Reports. 10. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 11.1. Dates to Note.

12. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 25, 2023.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY MARCH 20, 2023

(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; March 20, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bettinger called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Johnson, Murphy, Schwinn, Knisely, Linser. The following members were absent: None.

TY UPDATE Executive Director Chaffey gave an update on water quality on the main campus. Included in the presentation was the history timeline, Centennial Elementary/District Office/High School West/Link Update, Centennial East Update and Testing Requirements. 5. LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLANNING

- PROPERTY ACQUISITION Centennial High School/Centennial Elementary Campus - As part of the long range facilities plan for the High School campus, over the past several years the District has acquired adjacent properties as they become available. The homeowner at 4608 103rd Lane NE has expressed interest in selling their property. Executive Director Chaffey has been in contact with the homeowner and discussed our process. The homeowner has expressed interest in pursuing the sale of the property. Funding which has been set aside for long term capital improvements would be used to purchase the property. If a successful agreement is reached, the purchase agreement would be brought to the board for final approval. 6. ADJOURN at 6:29 p.m.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12

CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CALL FOR BIDS

Independent School District #12, Centennial Public Schools will receive sealed bids for: High School West Mechanical Equipment - Supply – until 10:00 a.m. on May 4th, 2023 Sealed bids will be received by the Executive Director of Business Services Centennial School District 12 – Patrick Chaffey :4707 North Road Circle Pines MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the Executive Director of Business Services Centennial School District 12 – Patrick Chaffey.

Bids shall be submitted on bid form provided by the Bid Documents including Responsible Contractor Verification of Compliance form. The completed bid form shall be submitted without alterations, additions or erasures. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed marked separately “Centennial Public Schools –High School West Mechanical Equipment - Supply” with the name and address of the bidder, Work Scope Number and Title being bid and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to:

Mr. Patrick Chaffey Director of Business Services

Independent School District #12 District Office 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014

Lump sum bids for the defined work scope are solicited from responsible contractors specializing in, or highly experienced in this work.

Procurement of documents:

Nexus Solutions

Brenda Schultz

Phone: 763-370-6029

Email: bschultz@nexussolutions.com

3.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY PROPOSAL High School Activities Director Matt St. Martin presented this proposal at the February Board Meeting. The Board had additional questions on the proposal. After discussion the Board decided to postpone approval of the proposal until the April Board Meeting. 4. WATER QUALI-

Bidding documents will be available on or about April 15th, 2023.

Each bid of $10,000 or greater shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or a bid bond in the amount

prizes. Winning for the White Bear Press is Michael Johnson. Winning for the Quad Community Press is Ray Macheledt. And winning for The Citizen is Cindy Kinde. Congratulations to the three winners.