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Memorial Day remembered in letters

Lino Lakes couple travels world by boat

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Retired Lino Lakes couple Joe and Gail Meyers just returned from a nearly fivemonth cruise that visited 28 countries. They are already planning their next cruise.

About four years ago, the Meyers did the Viking “Homelands” cruise, a two-week cruise that began in Sweden and traveled to Norway and Russia.

“We looked at each other and said, ‘I could be out here longer,’” Joe explained.

Americans will be celebrating Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. It is one of history’s most solemn days honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Navy serviceman Greg Tardiff wrote his wife Suzanne every day for nine months while he was on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga during the Vietnam War. Before he passed away their daughter’s Megan and Ashley compiled the letters into a book called, “Letters from the Saratoga.”

A military love story remembered in letters

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Imagine looking through your parent's attic and finding a stack of love letters your dad wrote to your mom when he was serving in the U.S. Navy.

That's what Greg and Suzanne's Tardiff's daughter Megan discovered, and she decided to put all of the letters into a book called, “Letters from the Saratoga.”

Greg wrote the letters to Suzanne when he was a parachute rigger on the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier.

“The letters are from the nine months he was on the ship,” Suzanne said. “I just liked the fact that there was so much to

learn about the war in the letters. The thing that really got me was that he was on this huge aircraft carrier for nine months and yet he found something to write every day.”

One of Suzanne's favorite excerpts from the book: “That's all the new news I have. The ship's schedule is still the same. The war is still the same. Everything is still the same. Sure will be glad when things start being different. I love you, Greg.”

Greg grew up in White Bear Lake and Suzanne lived in Highland Park when they first met in the winter of 1970.

“A friend of mine from work had convinced me to attend a blind date of sorts — it was really

a skating/broomball party with lots of people attending, and Greg was to be one of them,” Suzanne said. “At the time, my friend's husband was driving a school bus for work and I needed a ride. So, I was picked up for our first date on a school bus standing on a snowy corner with a broom in my hand. When Greg walked in, he had his arm around another girl and I said to my friend, 'What kind of a date is this? He has a girlfriend!' It was his sister.”

Suzanne said the night turned out “quite well.” The couple had a couple more dates afterward while Greg was still home in Minnesota.

“Greg even took me to his family

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During the pandemic, the Meyers anxiously waited for the cruise lines to open back up. Last spring, they went on a cruise from Puerto Rico to Barcelona.

“We got a taste of what it was like to be out in big open ocean,” Joe recalled.

Viking posted the 2021-22 world cruise, which sold out in a week. Shortly later, the 22-23 cruise was listed. Joe said, “We pulled the plug and signed up.”

One thing the couple has grown to love about cruises is the fact that they are smaller ships. There are approximately 900 passengers, whereas some large cruise ships can carry up to 7,000 passengers.

The Meyers also appreciate the opportunities to learn along the way.

“They focus more on the travel aspect. You

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PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Lino Lakes residents Joe and Gail Meyers at the beach at a Luau in Oahu, Hawaii.

Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The local Sampan drivers take the Meyers on a ride through the tributaries that flow in and around the river.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Northeast Youth & Family Services refreshes its mission and values

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

When you walk into the Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) building in Shoreview, you see a sign that reads, “Transforming lives by ensuring access to care that nurtures healing, cultivates community, and inspires hope.”

That is the new mission statement of NYFS.

“We've refreshed our organizational mission, vision and values over the last maybe six months or so,” said Angela Lewis-Dmello, president and CEO. “We have a new logo and we're very proud of all of our new branding stuff.”

According to Lewis-Dmello, the vision at NYFS is a world where thriving individuals and families are the building blocks of safe, unified communities established through a network of empowered and collaborative partnerships.

The values at NYFS are as follows:

• Equity, inclusion and belonging

• Authenticity

• Community driven

• Transformative relationships

• Innovation

• Well-being

• Integrity

“Our new values drive everything we do at NYFS,” Lewis-Dmello said. “Our goal is to ensure that the values are lived every day by our budget, by our decision making, by our staff and the way that we provide services.”

The community-based, trauma-informed, mental health and human

services nonprofit organization has been serving the communities of suburban Ramsey County since 1976. NYFS also has an outpatient clinic in White Bear Lake.

Lewis-Dmello said NYFS has been designing trauma-informed spaces so people with trauma will have as few triggers as possible when they walk through the door.

“We've painted everything in trauma-informed colors and making sure that the colors are warm, that they're light and that it feels not 'clinical,'” she said. “We're also working on revising our artwork throughout our spaces.”

NYFS did a survey assessment with its clients to determine experiences of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

“What we found was that 75% of our clients reported domestic violence or sexual violence in their lifetime, and that doesn't include physical abuse, neglect or substance use in the home and all of the other things that affect child development,” Lewis-Dmello said.

“We work a lot with those individuals and their families because we really see family intervention as one of the most effective ways to help people heal with mental health concerns, especially when they're embedded in the family system.”

Services at NYFS include clinic-based

and telehealth counseling for all ages, school-based services, day treatment services for middle and high school youth, diversion programming for youth, community connections programming for isolated youth and community advocate services.

Youth diversion is a program for youth who are charged with a misdemeanor and status offenses such as theft and alcohol or drug use. They can use this program as an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system to rebuild their lives and get back on track.

Lewis-Dmello described the community connections program as an outgrowth of the youth diversion services.

“It was started through youth focus groups that we were serving, and we asked them what they really want,” Lewis-Dmello said. “And they said, 'We would like to be able to go to the library and feel like that's a place where we belong. We'd like to think about what kinds of jobs we might want and plan for what the budget would look like if we had that job and had to pay our bills.'”

In the community advocacy program, an advocate works with five police departments — White Bear Lake, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville and St. Anthony — to create public safety.

“The goal is for us to provide services that are outside of the scope of law enforcement, and that can be crisis intervention, mental health intervention, case management, housing or whatever folks need in order to reduce the number of contacts individuals have with law enforcement, when what they really need is something else,” Lewis-Dmello said.

According to Mental Health Director Sarah Lockhart, NYFS does art and play therapy because there are a lot of youth who do not have words for their experiences based on their diagnosis. “Maybe they don't feel ready to verbally process or maybe it's not at their stage of social emotional development to be able to process verbally their experiences of trauma,” Lockhart said.

NYFS serves four school districts — Mounds View, White Bear Lake, Roseville and St. Anthony-New Brighton.

“We take an embedded model when it

You Should Know:

10 common warning signs of a mental health condition:

1. Feeling sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks.

2. Severe mood swings.

3. Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities.

4. Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason.

5. Seriously trying to harm or kill oneself or making plans to do so.

6. Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight.

7. Significant weight loss or weight gain.

8. Severe out-of-control risk-taking behavior.

9. Repeated use of drugs or alcohol.

10. Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits.

From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

comes to our school-based therapy program,” Lockhart said. “We don't think of it as an outpatient clinic that's just sitting in the school. We really believe that the schools and the school districts are also our partners and our clients, and we try to make sure that there's time built into their schedules for consultations with principals to provide training to the staff on mental health and to take walk-ins if needed so that we can get the appropriate services and referrals for a child.”

NYFS offers services for all economic situations and is supported by 17 local municipalities, including Shoreview, Hugo, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, North Oaks, Mounds View, Birchwood Heights, Mahtomedi and Vadnais Heights.

“One of the really cool things about having these relationships with municipalities is it allows us to be very community driven," Lewis-Dmello said. “The municipalities usually put one individual on our board of directors and so our board is largely city officials or City Council members.”

Support from NYFS's municipal partners and donations from community stakeholders allow NYFS to remove financial barriers and provide services to many who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford this help.

“Those who need our services can come to us even if they can't afford our services,” said Amelia Maijala, development and communications manager. “That is what we've done, from depression and anxiety to the most common reasons people come in for care. We don't want your anxiety over how you're going to pay for the next visit to treat your anxiety to be part of the problem.”

To learn more about NYFS, go to https://www.nyfs.org/.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

AMILIA MAUALA | CONTRIBUTED

The play therapy room for clients at the NYFS Shoreview Mental Health Clinic. Clients can choose which area they’d like to explore - playing house, using figurines to act out scenarios or playing a a game.

and CEO Angela Lewis Dmello at the Shoreview location.

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY '500'

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday June 1 & 15; 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

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, June 19; the 3rd Monday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served.

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

NEXT STEPS TO YOUR LOVED ONE'S FUTURE

When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 23

Where: Cerenity Residence, 4615 2nd Ave., White

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Bear Lake

Details: Learn from local experts how to plan for an aging loved one's care. Refreshments and complimentary gift bag. Free and open to the public; RSVP.

Contact: 651-429-9654

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 24

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Paddle areas most other birders can’t get to and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience required; binoculars available. Registration information online. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Visit with Minneapolis artist Genie Hien

Works of art in wax

Lino Lakes resident Laura Zender, who works at Manitou Bar & Kitchen in White Bear Lake, began making candles last year when her husband left for an extended training at the FBI National Academy. As family and friends began to express interest, her Wax and Relax Candle business came to fruition.

while my husband was gone,” said Zender. “Making candles slowly became such a fun, challenging and awesome way to spend some of my free time. I spent hours reading and learning all about the science of candlemaking and slowly perfecting all the details that come with it.”

Tran about her exhibit “Second Sources” and see her work on display through June 16. Free; RSVP requested.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

NORTH STAR STUDEBAKER 48TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 29

Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo

Details: Memorial Day car show. Registration day of show; free for spectators. No swap meet or vendors.

Contact: northstarstudebakers.com

'19TH ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL'

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, June 1-11

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

Details: See 10 never-before-seen plays from around the world performed by Lakeshore Players actors.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

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When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 3

Where: Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N.

Details: Recycle and dispose of electronics and household hazardous waste. Confidential document shredding.

Contact: 651-430-6702 or co.washington.mn.us

WARGO NATURE CENTER PROJECT RESTORATION

DAYS

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 3

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Help remove invasive species, clean up wildflower gardens, and gather native plant seeds. Free; registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

the candles can be personalized for a specific recipient or occasion. She is working on perfecting her cupcake and dessert-themed candles.  For more information, visit waxandrelaxcandle.com .

CONTRIBUTED

“I knew I was going to need something to occupy my time

The candles come in a variety of aromas and are made of soy wax, which is known to be non-toxic and better for the environment. Labels on

Anoka County hosts business summit

Anoka County will host a business summit from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,

June 7, at the Bunker Hills Event Center, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW in Coon Rapids. Join fellow business leaders in Anoka County to learn about tools to help your business sustain and grow. To register, or for more information, visit www.anokacountysuccess.org/event/ anoka-county-business-summit-2023.

“Because we’re in this together.”

3860 Flowerfield Rd, Circle Pines togetherplacechurch.org

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LEANNE MICHAEL | CONTRIBUTED

Anoka County Parks will host birding by boat May 24. See calendar listing for more details.

Road wary

By fully engaging all of the senses, riding a motorcycle can be an immersive and truly enjoyable way to get around. Feeling like you’re part of the landscape instead of just observing it through a window is a unique sensation. While rolling over hills and valleys, aromas are vivid and changes in temperature are immediately felt as you push through the air, which at times feels almost like water. It’s probably the closest you can get to the experience of flying while still staying on the ground.

Angle of View

My years of motorcycling experience started with the influence of my older brother and his group of friends while I was still a teenager. They all had motorcycles and I became fascinated with this rumbling, whirring and extremely fast mode of transportation. I can’t quite explain it because it’s somewhat irrational, but starting with the first bike I acquired (a Kawasaki 650 SR), the experience and continued attraction to motorcycles became part of my life. Whether it’s Harleys, Hondas, Moto Guzzis, BMWs or Ninjas, I believe I’ve got a fundamental understanding of what draws people to motorcycling.

After putting thousands of miles on a series of motorcycles over the years, I’m definitely not racking up the high numbers, sometimes up to 10,000 miles a season, of years past. There are a variety of factors at play, but I have to admit that the dramatic increase in distracted driving incidents has played a major role in taking some of the enjoyment out of motorcycling. Erratic driving behavior that used to be isolated to a period of time after the bars closed on weekends, now seems to have extended into all hours of the day. It got to the point after witnessing strange driving behavior that I’d make a game out of guessing if the they were either drinking or on the phone.

While there are things within and beyond our control and no absolute guarantees in life, there are ways to manage some of the most common contributing factors to accidents. Because one of the most frequently reported accidents is when a car makes a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle, I’m extremely wary at (and personally loathe) uncontrolled intersections and never fully assume that an automobile driver can see me.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 70% of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections. While motorcycle riders aren’t always blameless in a collision, the majority of these incidents are caused by negligent motor vehicle operators. Alcohol consumption and riding beyond experience level are also two of the most frequent contributing factors to accidents. Nationally 27% of motorcycle fatalities involve alcohol and 34% involve speeding.

Statistics show that education and motorcycle training courses help increase the odds of riding safely. Locally, motorcycle training courses, ranging from beginner to advanced, are offered at Century College starting in late May. For more information go to century. edu/continuing-education/program-areas/ transportationmotorcycle-training/

To any automobile driver reading this, please be aware of your surroundings, minimize distractions and concentrate on the important task of driving safely. To any motorcyclists out there, I extend sincere wishes for a safe and enjoyable motorcycle riding season — hopefully leveraging a combination of education, experience and perhaps even the extra boost of a bike blessing.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238

In the spirit of love, provide nourishment

COVID-19 brought several changes to the food shelf including a reduction of the number of volunteers needed and the methods by which we could safely accomplish our goal of feeding the hungry. We have resumed our church, delivery, food rescue, purchasing and volunteering teams. We realized a volunteer handbook was needed for those who have been with us forever as well as those who are new to the CCFS organization. Our hopes are for everyone to be on the same page as we move forward.

Movers & Shakers

Sheri Hanson

Spring has finally sprung, bringing with it fresh air with blossoms, green grass, leaves on the trees and more sunshine making all of our days brighter. Although, those with allergies may not fully appreciate all the pollens out there right now, we at Centennial Community Food Shelf (CCFS) are finding reason for refreshing how we operate. The executive team of CCFS has been busy this winter and spring with updating our bylaws, which were written in 2012 when we first became our own 501c3 charity. Several things have changed since then, not least of which is how many households we serve. We have changed how we serve as well as added a variety of sources for the food that we provide. We also added personal hygiene products and food for cats and dogs. This summer we are encouraging local gardeners to bring excess produce to the food shelf for our shoppers to benefit with the freshest available.

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As the school year winds down, so does the PowerPack, a program under the CCFS umbrella. PowerPack has been a great resource for students in the Centennial School District #12, providing easy to prepare food by the students on the weekend. The director, Julia Anderson, has done an amazing job of organizing and implementing this program for about a decade.

The number of children assisted through this program started at one school with around 20 students to our current number of 388 students in all the District 12 schools including The Pines.

We have been so very blessed with the support of this community as well as others from out-

side. The Centennial community has always supported us through monetary and food drives. The knowledge that as a community we can show our caring for each other through acknowledgement of the least of us is the summation of our strength in all we do. Connexus Energy is the epitome of this premise. They have supported us by generously donating coolers and freezers, giving us the ability to increase the amount of perishable food needed for distribution to our shoppers. On average, we feed 500-1000 individuals per month which impacts over 300 households and constitutes over 19,000 pounds of food per month. These numbers continue to grow every month.

Thank you to all who have stepped forward to either volunteer, help with food drives, assist with the deliveries, offer services, pick up rescue food, donate items, give monetary support and various other ways in which we have been the benefactor of this community’s generosity.

In the Spirit of Love, Provide Nourishment

Sheri Hanson is the president of the Centennial Community Food Shelf Board of Directors.

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Special thank you

As the school year comes to a close, I’m writing today to celebrate someone who has dedicated the last four years to supporting our students.

As an AmeriCorps member with Reading Corps, Lindsay Bass-Sessions has focused on providing our students with exceptional support to improve their reading skills. Over the past four years, Lindsay has worked through in-person, hybrid and distance learning to continue to support our students to the absolute best of her ability.

Lindsay has worked one-on-one or in small groups with students who need extra help building their skills. With Lindsay supplementing the ex-

SCHOOL BRIEF

Celebrate end of the year

Centennial Preschool will host an end of the year celebration from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at Rice Lake Elementary School. All Centennial Preschoolers, incoming kindergarteners and their families are invited to enjoy a DJ, crafts, photo booth, outdoor play with bubbles and chalk and ice cream sandwiches. Centennial Preschool is also partnering with Centennial We have Library to offer an onsite story walk and button making.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS

• The League of Minnesota Cities will have a special portrait of Centerville, “Centerville Spotlight,” hanging in its offices in recognition of the service of Mayor D. Love as president of the league for the past several years. The artwork is a montage of what the city looks like. Each past president of the league receives a portrait of their city to hang in the league’s offices. Love will soon be stepping down from his term as president of the league.

• The Parks and Recreation Committee has received grant funding in the amount of $8,500 to offset the cost of installation and equipment purchases for two hydration stations and bike repair stands costing $31,819. That still leaves $23,319 for the city to pay through park dedication fees. The grant was made available through the Anoka County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) in the interest of increasing opportunities for physical activity — especially walking and biking. The city has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Anoka County. The drinking fountains will receive up to $6,000 in funding, and the bike repair stands up to $2,500. Per Parks and Recreation Committee recommendation, the city will buy two water fountains and a bike repair stand and enter into a contract with Hugo Plumbing & Pump Service Inc. for the installation of appropriate water lines and fittings. The bike repair stand will be installed by public works maintenance staff.

• Council gave city staff the goahead to apply for two $15,000 Anoka County predevelopment grants. Each community in the county is allowed two. The city also authorized staff to pay the extra $100 that the grant won't cover for one of the studies it has planned. One application is for a hotel market study to determine the feasibility of a hotel on the site north of NorBella Senior Living. The second application is for environmental phase one and geotechnical studies on 1737 Main Street and environmental analysis of Block 7. The quote for this second study exceeds $15,000 by $100, and the city will cover the remaining $100 for com-

cellent work our teachers are doing in their classrooms, we’ve seen amazing growth. Over the past four years Lindsay has tutored 81 students. Of those students, 79% exceeded their growth goal. This year alone, Lindsay has helped 33 students improve their reading skills and over one-third of her students were able to exit support due to meeting their goals.

If there is a student who is not making the progress we would expect, Lindsay proactively problem-solves and finds unique ways to meet the students’ needs. Whether it is tweaking routines, engaging in conversation surrounding day-to-day events or finding special reading materials that spark the kids’ interests, day in and day out, Lindsay shows how much she cares. Lindsay has func -

LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

• Parkview Mobile Home Park is adding 20 new homes, according to City Administrator Bill Petracek.

• Resident Charles Ogden is the newest Planning and Zoning Commission member. The seat had been vacang for about a year and a half.

pletion of the studies described in the application. The $100 will come from the general fund or from the EDA.

• Several months ago, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) commissioned a downtown redevelopment market study. The EDA selected the firm, LOCi, to conduct the market analysis and prepare a written report for EDA and council review. The study includes market potential for various real estate categories such as townhomes, condominiums, rental housing, senior housing and retail space, as well as development priorities. LOCi Consultant Grant Martin presented the final report of the study, which includes input from Centerville residents and the EDA at its most recent meeting.

• According to the Federal Clean Water Act, Centerville is authorized to discharge stormwater into receiving waters, such as lakes and rivers, through the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program/ Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (SWPPP/MS4) permit. One of many requirements to hold this permit include an annual presentation of the program and an opportunity for public input on the city's program. A copy of the SWPPP/ MS4 annual report is available for review at City Hall.

• Assistant City Administrator Athanasia Lewis will take over the duties of city administrator after City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz requested an extended leave of absence for up to five weeks starting June 1. City Clerk Teresa Bender, Public Works Director Paul Palzer and other city staff will share administrative duties while Statz is on leave.

• The Anoka County Radio Club will hold its annual ACRC/ARRL Field Day 2023 from June 23-25 at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, now that council has issued a special event permit.

• The St. Genevieve's Catholic Church Annual Parish Festival, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20, was given the green light to hold raffles, bingo and pull tabs, as well as sell liquor. Council issued a special event permit to hold the festival. The church also received a gambling license and

• Biutsook Gatlauk (Matt) is the newest part-time employee of the public works department. Petracek explained that crews will begin filling potholes as soon as possible.

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temporary liquor license for the event.

• The Amazon site will be able to post additional direction-finding signs on premises now that council approved a variance request from Ryan Companies on behalf of Amazon.com Services LLC for two additional signs. At its most recent meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request for a variance to allow two additional signs to be placed at entrances to the Amazon site to help drivers know which entrance to use when returning to the site. The first sign will be just south of the northern entrance to the site from 21st Avenue and the second will be located just west of the eastern access to the site from Fairview Street. Both signs will benefit public safety.

• Five property owners who weren't notified of the Jan. 25 assessment public hearing for the 2022 thin mill and overlay project have another chance to provide input, now that council has passed a resolution calling for a second public assessment hearing for that project. The four new property owners on Dupre Road and the one new property owner on Widgeon Circle will be heard at the special assessment hearing at 6:30 p.m. May 24 at City Hall.

• Another vacancy has opened up on the Parks and Recreation Committee following the resignation of Jessica Kubat. Council formally accepted her resignation. Kubat has served on the committee since August 2021.

• Linda Broussard-Vickers has temporarily returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission after council appointed her to fill one of the two current vacancies until the end of the year. She requested to serve through December, after being seated in June or July. She also noted that she would step down immediately should two candidates step forward to fill the two vacancies.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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tioned as more than a tutor by ensuring she forms special connections with each student she works with.

I couldn’t let the school year end without acknowledging Lindsay and all she has done to support our students. As Lindsay moves on to their next adventure this summer, we’ll have big shoes to fill in the fall. Our staff and students will miss her deeply!

If you’re interested in joining our team as a reading tutor, please visit join.readingandmath.org.

Gschwind

Kali

School Psychologist & Internal Reading Corps Coach Blue Heron Elementary School

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• An officer responded to a report of an injured wild animal in the 600 block of Andall Street May 9. The officer observed the animal was sick, so it was dispatched and disposed of.

• Officers responded to a 911 hangup in Lino Lakes May 9. The officers investigated and found a domestic assault had taken place. An adult was arrested and booked into jail for domestic assault.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct on I-35W near Lake Drive May 9. The adult female driver was arrested and booked into jail on an outstanding warrant. The driver was also cited for driving with a canceled license.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-35E near 80th Street May 10. The adult female driver was cited for speeding and not having a valid driver’s license.

• A community service officer received a complaint about a possible dangerous dog in the 700 block of Vicky Lane May 10. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a call of a male who was running naked on a trail in the 700 block of Aqua Lane May 10. Officers were unable to locate the male.

• An officer responded to a report of bike theft in the 700 block of Apollo Drive May 10. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer took a phone call fraud report from a resident in the 100 block of Pony Court May 11. The case is being investigated for iden-

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

6 students suffer minor injuries in crash

At approximately 8:52 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, the Blaine Police Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash. An SUV traveling north on Lexington Avenue was struck by a vehicle turning from southbound Lexington onto 122nd Avenue NE in Blaine. The SUV rolled twice before coming to a rest.

Six girls from the Cen-

tity theft.

• An officer responded to a dog vs. dog bite incident in the 2200 block of Lacasse Drive May 12. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a possible crash with injuries in the area of Main Street and I-35E May 12. An involved party was evaluated by paramedics on scene and declined medical transport.

• An officer responded to a report of a dog bite involving a child in the 6400 block of Fox Road May 12. The owner of the dog was issued a citation and the investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a call of damage to property at a business in the 500 block of Apollo Drive May 13. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer located a suspicious vehicle in the 7300 block of Jon Avenue May 14. The officer investigated, arrested the driver and booked them into jail for third-degree DWI.

• A resident in the 7800 block of Marilyn Drive reported a suspicious male seen on video walking around his property during the middle of the night May 14. Extra patrol was requested. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a delayed report of disorderly conduct by a juvenile in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue May 14. The incident was documented and is being investigated.

• An officer assisted a neighboring agency on a personal injury crash in the 2000 block of Main Street

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May 14. Parties were treated for minor injuries.

• An officer arrested a disorderly juvenile at a school in the 300 block of Elm Street for assault and disorderly conduct May 15. The juvenile was placed at a juvenile detention center.

• An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Mustang Lane and Palomino Lane May 15. It was found to be a male delivering papers, and there were no problems.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

• Officers responded to a physical domestic between two brothers in Circle Pines May 11. Upon arrival, officers found the two adult males had already been separated. Both were treated for injuries and one was transported to the hospital. Neither was charged.

• Police fielded a traffic complaint in the area of Sorel Street and Centerville Road in Centerville May 12.

• Officers were dispatched to a property damage accident in the area of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Circle Pines May 12. Officers made a report and facilitated the exchange of information between the involved parties.

• Police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington involving juveniles May 12.

• An officer responded to a report of harassment in the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington May 12.

• Officers were dispatched to the

30 block of Center Road in Circle Pines May 13 on a report of a downed power line. Officers determined it was a cable line, and assisted fire personnel in rehanging the line.

• Police responded to the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville May 13 to check the welfare of a male who claimed he had been drugged while at a party.

• Officers responded to the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington May 13 on report of a neighborhood dispute. Officers took information from the involved parties and advised them to stay separated.

• Officers responded to a traffic complaint in the 3800 block of Boston Lane in Lexington May 15. The complainant advised that a motorcyclist was riding carelessly in the Parkview Estates community. Officers subsequently made contact with the motorcyclist, who was given a verbal warning.

• Police were dispatched to the 6800 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville May 15 for a property damage hit-and-run. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington May 15 after observing a traffic violation. The officer observed drug paraphernalia and conducted a probable cause search. Both occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

• Extra patrol was requested in the 3800 block of Boston Lane in Lexington May 15.

tennial High School golf team were riding in the SUV, which was driven by an adult parent. All seven occupants received minor injuries and one was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

The 43-year-old female driver of the other vehicle displayed signs of impairment. Further investigation showed that she was under the influence of a prescribed narcotic and was subsequently arrested for criminal vehicular operation.

Attention, German shepherd and big dog lovers: meet Bullet. Bullet is a handsome, 2-yearold male shepherd who loves everyone he meets and is social with other dogs (but not so much with cats). Bullet weighs about 80 pounds and is very well trained. He is intelligent, eager to please, even-tempered, obedient and listens very well to his commands.

Bullet likes to go on walks and he loves to play with his toys and play fetch. His affectionate and active, happy-go-lucky personality will instantly melt your heart. Bullet is loyal and loves

to be around his people at all times. He is goofy and likes to go for car rides, too. During the day, when his people are busy, Bullet is chill and will patiently wait for you to finish your business, but he always looks forward to the hugs and kisses afterwards. Bullet was a local surrender to Ruff Start Rescue. If you are interested in learning more about Bullet 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.

WORLD TOUR: Retired Lino Lakes couple takes months long cruise

are not just a tourist, you are a traveler and you’re exploring the world, so they are really good at giving you all of the education, all of the history,” Gail explained. “On the down days when you are at sea, you can go to lectures and you can learn about the places that you are going.”

On the world cruise, the Meyers started in Florida, visiting several Caribbean islands on their way through the Panama Canal to the Galapagos Islands, then on to San Diego, Hawaii, Tahiti and other South Pacific islands. They went to New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, and ultimately ended in London just a couple of days after the coronation of Charles III.

Some of the highlights included meeting their recently born grandson in California, going through the Panama Canal and seeing the views of Bora Bora and Petra, Jordan. hrough this really beautiful canyon — it’s very narrow —and all of a

sudden come out and you see carvings in the sandstone walls.”

Gail said she was fascinated to learn about Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. “It really was fascinating learning about how important that area of the world is, has been and will continue to be to us, and yet we know so little about it,” she said.

The trip made them both thankful for living in the U.S., particularly in Minnesota.

“It just educates you. It shows you how other people in the world live,” Joe said. “I came away with being extremely thankful I’m born in the U.S.” He added, “We really live a really good life here in Minnesota, it is affordable for the vast majority of

people. You go to places like Vietnam, and these people are working their butts off (and) they are riding around on scooters because it is the only thing they can afford.”

Gail said the cruise experience is all about experiencing different people and different cultures.

be happy, take care of their families and live a good life.”

Although all of the places they visited were fascinating, there are some places Gail says she doesn’t have the desire to return to. However, one place the Meyers want to explore more is Italy, and that’s just what they are planning to do.

Next spring, the couple will head out on another cruise that will begin in Florida and head to Spain, then France, and end in Italy. The Meyers then plan to stay in Italy for a month before heading back home to Lino Lakes.

“There are a lot of differences, but there are so many similarities. People everywhere, they really just want to

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

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Lino Lakes residents Joe and Gail Meyers recently returned from a nearly five-month cruise that visited 28 countries. Here is a view of their route.

“You are not just a tourist, you are a traveler and you’re exploring the world”

Gail Meyers Lino Lakes resident

Joe and Gail Meyers stop at a coffee shop In Taormina, Sicily, Italy.

Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia- outside the daily market. The primary mode of transportation for the average person in Bali.

Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia. The largest Buddhist temple in the world.

KARATE

Samantha Mitling, of Professional Karate Studios (PKS) in Lino Lakes, won the girls

14-17 year old Weapons Grand Champion at the Infinity National Karate Tournament in Wisconsin Dells May 12.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Cougars youth baseball day

Dozens of young ballplayers were guests of the Centennial Cougars baseball team Saturday for its game against Mahtomedi. Festivities included meeting the Cougars and running some drills with them. Above, some of the kids posed with the mascot at home plate.

Softball: Two walk-off wins for Cougars; playoffs nest

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial enjoyed a pair of walk-off wins — winning in the final at-bat of the game — in the last week of the regular season. The Cougars also lost a close pitchers duel, giving them a final 7-5 conference record. They’re 11-8 overall heading into the sectionals starting Tuesday.

In a 5-4 win over St. Anthony Village on Monday, the Cougars had just four hits, but two of them were solo home runs — by Jordan Lemire to tie the score in the last of the seventh and by Celsi Burn to win it in the last of the eighth. Lily Cummans delivered a tworun single in the fifth. Maggie Olson pitched, allowing 10 hits but

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Celsi Burn

Centennial Softball

no walks, striking out three. Andover nipped the Cougars 3-2 in the conference finale Tuesday with Kaelyn Polzin (10 strikeouts, seven hits, two walks) out dueling Riley O’Connell (eight hits, three walks, three strikeouts). Delivering two-run singles were Lemire for the Cougars and Adalyn Farber for Andover.

In a 3-2 win over Tartan on Wednesday, the Cougars trailed 2-1 going into their final at-bat when they strung together singles by Brooke Helseth, Adrianna Thomas, Kendal Cochran (RBI) and Burn (RBI) to pull it out. O’Connell prevailed this time, pitching in and out of trouble, allowing six hits and seven walks, striking out seven. Burn was 3-for-4 with a double.

May 23

10 a.m. – Boys golf at Victory Links Golf Club

11:30 a.m. – Girls golf at Bunker Hills Golf Course

Centennial split two conference games last week, losing to Elk River/Zimmerman 14-7 at home Monday, then defeating Totino-Grace 15-1 there Wednesday. Scoring goals against the Elks (8-3) were Callie Cody (three), Kayler Whiteworth, Ella Weist, Elizabeth Clough and Teagan Kulenkamp. In the rout of T-G (3-7), Ella O’Hearn pumped in seven goals. Cody added three goals and Karley Lacis, Mackenzie Munger, Weist, Clough and Annabel Moua one each. The Cougars are 7-3 with two conference games left.

TENNIS

A strong Centennial dual meet season ended in the Section 4AA semifinals with a 4-3 loss to top-seeded Mahtomedi on Friday. The Cougars won their quarterfinal over Roseville Area 4-3 on Wednesday, reversing an earlier loss to the Raiders. Centennial finished duals 12-3. Section singles and doubles will be Wednesday and Friday. Against Roseville (11-6), the Cougars got singles wins from Sean Oslund 6-2, 6-4 at No. 1, Zack Chaffey 6-4, 6-3 at No. 2 and Ian Gangl 6-1, 6-2 at No. 4. The fourth point was a three-setter from Joaquin and JJ Bliss at 1-doubles 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Against Mahtomedi, the Zephyrs swept the singles matches, all in straight sets. Doubles winners were the Bliss duo 6-4, 6-2, Trevor Allen/Brody Johnson 6-3, 4-6, 10-6 and Andrew Abraham/Anders Julson 6-3, 2-6, 10-6.

BASEBALL

Centennial has lost four straight games, three of them close, dropping 11-7 overall and 7-4 in conference. Last week, the Cougars lost to Andover 2-0 as Josh Novak fired a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts for the Huskies (9-7). Josh Lee kept the Cougars in the game, allowing just six hits and no walks, striking out seven. The Cougars lost at Duluth East 12-2 there Wednesday. On Saturday, the Cougars trailed 7-0 against Mahtomedi (14-5) and battled back, losing 9-7. Peyton Streit knocked in four runs with two singles. Anders Wessman was 4-for-5 (double, RBI, two runs), Vinny Wry was 1-for-3 (double, two stolen bases, two runs) and Jack Dagostino 2-for-3 (double, RBI). Starter Tyler Gruye (two innings, seven runs) took the loss. Aiden Lieser threw one inning, striking out the side, and Luke Gunderman threw four innings (two runs, two strikeouts).

BOYS LACROSSE

Celsi Burn has a knack for delivering game-winning hits for Centennial softball. The senior right fielder leads the team with a .421 batting average, 24 hits, two homers and 15 stolen bases, and is second with 13 runs. She has only four RBI’s but two of them were game-ending walk-offs last week: an eighth-inning solo homer to beat St. Anthony Village 5-4 and a seventh-inning RBI single to beat Tartan 3-2. Last year, she was just 6-for-37 and not a full-time player, but, late in the season, crushed a long seventh-inning homer to beat Rockford 3-2, then plated three runs with a double off the fence to lead a 5-2 win over Blaine in the conference championship game. Coach Rick Thomas assessed: “She gives us speed in the outfield, she is stealing bases, and she’s doing well at the plate.” 4661 Highway 61 | White Bear Lake northstarbank.com | 651-429-4531

3 p.m. – Boys track and field at Elk River High School

3 p.m. – Girls track and field at Elk River High School

4:30 p.m. – Baseball vs. Anoka at Centennial High School

May 24

7 p.m. – Boys lacrosse vs. Rogers at Centennial High School

7 p.m. – Girls lacrosse vs. Rogers at Rogers High School

May 25

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11:30 a.m. – Boys golf at Bunker Hills Golf Course

3 p.m. – Boys track and field at Elk River High School

3 p.m. – Girls track and field at Elk River High School

Centennial won two conference games last week, then lost to No. 1 ranked Benilde-St. Margaret’s 18-4 there Saturday. The Cougars are 8-4 overall and 8-2 in the Northwest Suburban with one conference game left. Centennial edged Elk River/ Zimmerman (6-6) there Monday 11-9, led by Brol Scherman with five goals. Logan Adams added two goals and Easton Cody, Solomon Marshall, Gavin Cunningham, and Reese Littlefield one each. Goalie Trenton Kramer faced 15 shots and stopped six. The Cougars topped Totino-Grace (7-4) there Wednesday 12-7 as Kramer turned back 17 of 24 shots. Notching goals were Kai Hermodson (three), Scherman (two), Adams (two), Cody, Kellen Krumweide, Cunningham, Gavin Jorud, and Colden Anderson.

Bruce Strand

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Riley O’Connell, shown here earlier in the season, lost one 3-2 pitchers duel and won another last week.

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Canine Influenza

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is releasing new canine influenza guidance for dog owners, dog care facilities and veterinarians as it continues to track more confirmed and suspected cases of the contagious canine influenza. There are strong indicators of community spread of canine influenza in the Twin Cities. Additionally, the board has been inundated with calls from veterinarians on suspected cases of canine influenza when testing is either denied or results are inconclusive.

The Board recommends the following precautions until the outbreak subsides:

• Avoid direct dog-to-dog contact with dogs outside of your household or dogs known to have been boarded, attended dog day-care, or visited a dog park in the last seven days.

• If your dog is sick, keep them at home, away from other animals, and call your veterinarian.

• Consider avoiding dog parks and other locations with uncontrolled dog-to-dog contact.

• Keep your distance (six feet) at places where dogs congregate like dog parks and while on walks with your dog.

• Canine influenza can also spread via contaminated surfaces, including skin and clothing. If your dog is sick or you have contact with dogs outside of your household, wash your hands and change clothes before interacting with other animals.

If you suspect your dog may have canine influenza, call your veterinarian.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY APRIL 3, 2023

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; April 3, 2023.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bettinger called the Work Study Session to order at 5:31 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

2. ROLL CALL

The following members were present: Bettinger, ex-officio Holmberg, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Linser. Member Johnson arrived at 5:45 p.m. The following members were absent: None. 3. BOARD GOVERNANCE PLAN Review –Superintendent Holmberg gave an overview of the Board Governance Plan and reviewed the School Board Work Plan for the 2022-2023 School Year.

Protocols & Operational Practices – The Board reviewed the Draft School Board Protocols/Operational Practices Document. 4. STRATEGIC PLAN

UPDATES & REPORTS Executive Director Chaffey reviewed the steps and timeline for the following items in the Strategic Plan: Facility Assessment & Capacity; Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan Review. 5. LONG TERM FACILITIES MAINTENANCE (LTFM) BUDGET REVISION Executive Director Chaffey reviewed the LTFM Ten-Year Plan MDE Submission, the Budget Revision Impact and gave an overview of short term and long term projects planned. 6. ADJOURN at 6:47 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk; Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY APRIL 17, 2023

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; April 17, 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 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 approve the agenda by Murphy, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 5. RECOGNITION – National Merit

Finalist Michelle Li. 6. PRESENTATION Journey Program – Karen Aalund, Medtronic Project SEARCH Instructor, gave a presentation on the Project SEARCH Program 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 8. CONSENT ITEMS 8.1.

Approval of Minutes. 8.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 8.3. Approval of Personnel Items. 8.4. Approval of Overnight Field Trips. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Johnson, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 9.1. Notice of Termination of Probationary Teachers - Motion to adopt the Resolution Notice of Termination of Probationary Teachers by Johnson, seconded by Knisely. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9.2.

Notice Proposal to Place on Unrequested Leave of Absence - Motion to adopt the Resolution Notice Proposal to Place on Unrequested Leave of Absence by Knisely, seconded by Murphy. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9.3.

Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Revisions - Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Revisions by Schwinn, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9.4. Approval of the 2024 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan - Motion to approve the 2024 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan by Murphy, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9.5.

Approval of Middle School Tennis Court and Parking Lot Renovation Bids & Quotations - Motion to approve the Middle School Tennis Court and Parking Lot Renovation Bids & Quotations by Knisely, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 9.6. Adoption of Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution - Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Linser, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bettinger, Knisely, Murphy, Schwinn, Johnson, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Approval of Academic Eligibility Proposal - Motion to approve the Academic Eligibility Proposal by Linser, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 10.2. Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Schedule - Motion to approve the Revised 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Schedule by Murphy, seconded by Johnson. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 11. COMMUNICATION

As warranted and available, School Board members will report significant activities of and/or actions by organizations in which the school district holds membership and/or serves in a governance capacity: 11.1. AMSD. 11.2. CAEF. 11.3. NE Metro 916. 11.4. SEE. 11.5. District Committee Reports –None. 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13.1.

Dates to Note. 14. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Sue Linser, School Board Clerk; Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:

ITEM: Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Conditional or Interim Use Permit

PETITIONER: Owner, Propel Investment, LLC (Partners: Patrick Walsh & Derek Rooney)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, BLOCK 8, CENTERVILLE, SUBJ TO EASE OF REC, THE E 100 FT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 8, CENTERVILLE, EX N 12 FT THEREOF, SUBJ TO EASE OF REC, THAT PRT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 8, CENTERVILLE, LYG W OF E 100 FT THEREOF, & N 12 FT OF E 100 FT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 8, CENTERVILLE

ADDRESS: 7085, 7087, 7089 CENTERVILLE ROAD (PIN #23-31-22-23-0017, 23-31-22-23-0019, 23-3122-23-0018) & (UNASSIGND SITUS –PIN #23-31-22-23-0020)

The petitioner requests that the City consider approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be issued via either a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for the operation of a salon, with site improvements to serve said business on several adjoining parcels, under the same ownership. City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., May 26, 2023. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at (651) 7927933 or by facsimile (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:

ITEM:

PETITIONER:

LEGAL

ADDRESS:

The petitioner requests that the City consider approving a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the above stated addresses which are two contiguous parcels. They desire to construct a single-story commercial building approximately 3,200 square feet in size, with potential for an expansion of approximately 1,600 square feet. The property is currently owned by the City of Centerville but under contract for purchase by F & M Holdings, LLC. City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a

sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., May 26, 2023.

All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at (651) 7927933 or by facsimile (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter on the following matter:

ITEM: Variance

PETITIONER: Owner, Michael A. Lee

PROPERTY I.D. #: R#23-31-22-34-0014

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 BLK 4 PHEASANT MARSH 1ST AD

ADDRESS: 1746 Dupre Road, Centerville, MN 55038

The petitioner requests that the City grant a variance to allow the reconstruction of an existing shed/accessory structure in his side yard with the enlargement of 2’ wider and 2’ deeper. The petitioner has a unique lot, a existing shed/accessory structure of 20+ years (constructed prior to permitting requirements) and located in the side yard making the existing structure a legal non-conformity. The petitioner is allowed to reconstruct a similar in size shed/ accessory structure on the existing footprint of the existing shed by City Code. City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m., May 26, 2023. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard or may submit in writing their concerns. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at (651) 7927933 or by facsimile (651) 429-8629 if you need additional information. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES

ORDINANCE NO. 162 (ORDINANCE SUMMARY)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CIRCLE PINES

CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 REGULATING CANNABINOID PRODUCTS

The above-referenced Ordinance amends Circle Pines City Code Chapter 3 by adding Section 395 Regulating Cannabinoid Products related to establishing licensing, sale and possession regulations for the sale and possession of cannabinoid products derived from hemp and provide in Minn. Stat. § 151.72.The addition includes, but are not limited to, definitions, retail license, responsibility of licensee, sales of cannabinoids derived from hemp, testing requirements, labeling requirements, requirements for edible cannabinoid products, prohibited sales, adulterated or misbranded products, signage, age verification, hours of sales, compliance checks and inspections, penalties; revocation or suspension of license, administrative penalties, illegal sale to underage persons.

This summary is adopted pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, Subd. 4.

NOTICE: the full text of this Ordinance is available for inspection and copying at the Circle Pines City Hall located at 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014.

It is also available on the city’s website.

Dated: May 9, 2023

Patrick Antonen, City Administrator

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES

ORDINANCE NO. 163 (ORDINANCE SUMMARY)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CIRCLE PINES

CITY CODE CHAPTER 13, SECTION 1300- ZONING, ADDING SHORE IMPACT ZONE AND FENCES

The purpose of the above-referenced ordinance amends Circle Pines City Code Chapter 13 by adding Section 1300.07, Shore Impact Zone and Section 1300.08, Fences. The City finds that the Shoreland Overlay District section of the city code needs to be updated. Specifically adding a section termed the Shore Impact Zone which will then allow fences to be put on the shore side of a property.

This summary is adopted pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, Subd. 4.

NOTICE: the full text of this Ordinance is available for inspection and copying at the Circle Pines City Hall located at 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014.

It is also available on the city’s website.

Dated: May 9, 2023

Patrick Antonen, City Administrator

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 23, 2023.

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They continued a long distance relationship by talking on the telephone three times a week for six months while he was on base.

“He was planning to come home in July for a wedding, so he invited me to fly down to the base he was stationed at to spend time together before driving back to Minnesota together,” Suzanne said. “We had a good time there at South Padre Island as well as horseback riding on the King Ranch, where he kept a horse. A week after the wedding, he left home for Texas.”

Greg was then transferred to the Naval Station in Mayport, Florida, and the USS Saratoga.

“He was very lonely there, and during one of our late night chats, he asked me if I would consider moving to Florida,” Suzanne said. “Confused by the question, I replied, 'What are you asking me?' Greg responded that he was asking me to marry him. I said yes, and the next three months I rushed to set up a wedding mostly by myself.”

Before Thanksgiving, Greg called her and lamented that he was lonely and would be bored because he had four days off for the holiday.

“I offered to buy him a ticket to fly home,” Suzanne said. “He accepted and Greg met my entire family for the first time. Additionally, we were able to get a marriage license and get him fitted for his tuxedo instead of me having to figure that out by proxy.”

Greg returned home for Christmas and the couple got married on Wednesday, Dec. 29. After the wedding, the cou-

ple moved to an apartment in Mayport, Florida.

They were aware that the ship was being deployed to the Mediterranean in July and he would have to go at that time. They were looking forward to spending six months together, but the Navy had other plans.

“We lived there for three months, and on the first of April Greg was notified of an emergency call back to the ship and it was to depart immediately, although at the time we did not know where the ship was going,” Suzanne said. “The next day, the headline on the front page of the local newspaper read, 'Saratoga Called To Vietnam!' and that is how I found out where he was headed. By Monday he was gone.”

Rather than be stuck in Florida by herself for eight months, Suzanne

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called her father and asked him to come get her and help her move back to Minnesota.

“He came down with my little brother and sister and we went to Disney World using the tickets Greg and I bought for ourselves before packing up and going north,” Suzanne said.

Greg ended his service on Dec. 20, 1972. They moved back to Minnesota and got an apartment in St. Paul. They bought their first house in St. Paul, their second house in White Bear Lake and then their third home in Hugo, where they lived for 18 years.

The couple raised three children — daughters Megan and Ashley and son Chris. They have four grandchildren.

Greg worked at the post office in White Bear Lake and continued his service in the Navy Reserves for 20 years.

“Greg was a person that was he always wanted to move,” she laughed. “We had a really nice place in Hugo, and then we bought 80 acres with a beautiful house and outbuildings in Boynton, Oklahoma. It was in the middle of nowhere and we didn't know a soul. Greg had his horses and he was crazy about horses.”

While in Oklahoma, the family would celebrate Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving in one weekend and called it “Chrisgiving.”

“We moved back to Minnesota because Greg told our children that when they got married and had a family, we would move back because they were not real happy about us moving,” Suzanne said. “We moved to White Bear Township in 2016.”

Two years later Greg started having symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. “I ended up having to put him in a home because he was just combative, and I just couldn't handle it,” Suzanne said.

In December 2021 Greg passed away five days before the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. “We had a big party planned, and it was three days before Christmas.”

Greg got to read some of the letters before he died and even though he had Alzheimer's, Suzanne said she believed he understood.

“When my daughter found the letters in the attic, I had never looked at them since he sent them to me all those years ago,” Suzanne said. “She brought them to the room where Greg was dying and we read them out loud. A lot of other people were there and everybody was so amazed.”

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(Top left) Suzanne and Greg Tardiff on their wedding day. (Top right) Cover of the book “Letters from Saratoga.” (Bottom) Greg Tardiff and one of his letters he wrote to his wife Suzanne while stationed on the USS Sartoga aircraft carrier.

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Events: Monday, May 29

Hugo: American Legion Post 620 will begin the Memorial Day cemetery tour with an honor guard at 6:45 a.m. at the Legion followed by Walker Cemetery in Hugo at 7:30 a.m.; Gethsemane Methodist (Rice Lake) Cemetery in Lino Lakes at 9 a.m.; Incarnation Lutheran Cemetery in Lino Lakes at 9:25 a.m.; St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lino Lakes at 10 a.m.; Twitchell Cemetery in Lino Lakes at 10:30 a.m.; St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Centerville at 11:25 a.m.; and St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Hugo at 11:55 a.m. The public is invited to attend any or all of the ceremonies. The Hugo American Legion is located at 5383 140th St. N.

Lino Lakes: American Legion Post 566 will hold a ceremony at 5 p.m. followed by a family picnic with burgers and hot dogs grilled by the Sons of the American Legion and Legion Riders. Community members are invited. The Lino Lakes American Legion is located at 7731 Lake Drive.

Anoka County

The Anoka County Veterans Council will host two Memorial Day ceremonies along with a picnic. The first ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the Field of Honor, Morningside Memorial Gardens, 11800 University Ave NW, Coon Rapids. The second ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Blvd, Andover. A family picnic will be held at the Bunker Hills War Memorial Park following the ceremony.

Stillwater: Ceremony honoring St. Croix Valley area casualties of war will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, 138 Pine Street W. The event will include music by the Croix Chordsmen and Stillwater Area High School band. A flag raising and flyover by the T-6 Thunder Flight Team (WWII aircraft) is planned at noon. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For more information, visit stillwaterveteransmemorial.org.

1. This black bear was recently spotted around West Road in Circle Pines. —Diane Espeseth, Contributed

2. Area law enforcement agencies participated in the Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop event to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

— Contributed

3. This mama duck safely escorts her babies across a pond. — LeAnn Michael, Contributed

4-5. Rice Lake Elementary hosted its 30th birthday celebration and carnival. Lino Lakes Police K-9 Argos made a special appearance. — Namyst Photography, Contributed

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Activities

White Bear Lake: Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall and travels along W. Birch Lake Avenue and 2nd Avenue to Union Cemetery. Youth groups and veterans are invited to attend and march. A program will be held at Union Cemetery at 10 a.m., then the parade resumes along Lake Avenue and Banning Street ending at American Legion Post 168. The public is invited for lunch and snacks at the Legion, located at 2210 Third Street. At 2 p.m., a Lost at Sea service will be held at Veteran's Park next to VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Avenue.