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‘BEST OF’ CONTEST: Nomination phase begins PAGE 11
Centennial inducts 5 into Hall of Fame icant impact on Centennial Schools. The Hall of Fame has two categories: Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service. The former honors individuals who have a longstanding history of service to the district and who have provided service of time and commitment to education. This year marks the eighth addition to the list of honorees.
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Five members of the Centennial community now make up the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. “The Hall of Fame Class of 2022 represents commitment to students, families, our Centennial communities, and our country,” said Superintendent Jeff Holmberg. “We are honored to induct five individuals into our Hall of Fame this spring to honor distinguished service and an outstanding graduate of Centennial Schools.” This year’s inductees include: Jill Becken, Elizabeth Eaton, Brian Hegseth and Jane McDonald for Distinguished Service, and Mark Mattson for Distinguished Alumnus. The Hall of Fame, established in 2013, honors alumni and individuals who have made a signif-
Jill Becken (2000-2019) Becken served as a teacher and the girls basketball coach from 2000 to 2019. She is honored for her dedication and development of a level of excellence of the Centennial Girls Basketball Program, for the caring relationships she built with the many skilled players and coaching staff, and for positively impacting students by giving them experiences and leadership opportunities. SEE CENTENNIAL HALL OF FAME, PAGE 6
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Centennial’s Hall of Fame has five new inductees. They are: (from left) Brian Hegseth, Elizabeth Eaton, Mark Mattson, Jane McDonald and Jill Becken. (Navy veteran and Centennial grad Derek Hookom accepted the award on his friend Mattson’s behalf and Jill Becken’s husband Pete Becken accepted the award on Jill’s behalf.)
Some residents displeased with new stormwater utility fee BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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Quad area resident Karen Marquardt is the founder of Minnesota Sheltie Rescue. This weekend, the organization will host its annual reunion/fundraiser.
Sheltie rescue nearing 1K dogs placed BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
A Minnesota dog rescue is nearing a significant milestone — finding forever families for
1,000 dogs. Minnesota Sheltie Rescue (MNSR) is a nonprofit organization that helps find homes for — you guessed it — shelties. The organization’s founder,
Karen Marquardt, developed a love for shelties after college, when she lived with a roommate who owned a sheltie and sheltiemix.
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SEE SHELTIE RESCUE, PAGE 10
LINO LAKES — Some residents feel charging a stormwater utility fee to all residents is not fair and equitable. The establishment of a stormwater utility is not a new endeavor for the city. The city of Lino Lakes attempted to start up a stormwater utility in 2006 and again in 2010. In January 2021, the council authorized WSB to complete a stormwater utility feasibility report, which ultimately recommended the city establish a utility and charge quarterly fees. In August 2021, the stormwater utility was officially established, after a public hearing was held and the second reading of the ordinance was approved by the City Council (Council Member Dale Stoesz was the only council member to vote against the ordinance.) The purpose of the utility is to fund the operation and management of the city’s stormwater infrastructure. According to the city website, the city’s drainage system includes over 49 miles of SEE NEW UTILITY FEE, PAGE 15
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