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BLAINE — Residents who live along the 12mile stretch between Highway 36 in Roseville and Sunset Avenue in Lino Lakes gathered to learn more about Minnesota Department of Transportation's I-35W north project Wednesday, June 15 at Rasmussen College.

The meeting was one of two public meetings planned to inform residents and property owners about an I-35W north traffic noise analysis and how noise walls along the corridor may or may not be added in certain locations.

The goal of the project is to develop a road design that improves safety on the highway, increases the number of people moved along the highway during peak hours, provides reliable travel times for commuters during peak travel times, and optimizes and reuses existing roads and bridges (without needing to acquire homes and properties).

A main portion of the project is adding a MnPASS lane in both directions between Highway 36 and Lexington Avenue/County Road 17 in Blaine. “For 20 hours a day that lane is open to everybody, no exceptions. During four hours each day, that lane becomes a lane for high-occupancy vehicles and buses,” MnDOT Project Manager Jerome Adams explained.

“There is going to be so much traffic growth in that corridor that if we add another regular lane it is just going to get congested and you are going to be sitting in traffic.”

Buses, carpools with two or more people (including infants) and motorcycles can use the MnPASS lanes for free. Solo drivers can use the lane by paying a variable fee. As the lane becomes more congested, the fee to enter the lane increases, limiting the number of cars that enter the lane.

The main purpose of the meeting was to inform attendees of the possibility of adding noise walls along certain sections of the Interstate. After the completion of a noise analysis, MnDOT determined that adding noise walls to eight locations would reduce noise at those locations by at least 5 decibels. The noise walls that could potentially be added in the Quad Community Press coverage area include: a wall on the south side of I-35W between Sunset Avenue and Rice Lake Drive in Lino Lakes, the south side of I-35W between 95th Avenue NE and SEE I-35 PROJECT, PAGE 19

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LINO LAKES — Around 25 students from the Pines School day program along with North Metro TV were among 13,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents for a Telly Award; they received a Silver Telly for creating a public service announcement (PSA) on anti-bullying.

Although North Metro TV has won 10 Telly Awards, this is the first Silver Telly they have received for public access, meaning the community helped to create the video rather than the station’s staff members.

“I was thrilled. It is a pretty big honor. In my job whenever I receive an award, the most special thing is who I get to share it with, and in this case it is a group of kids who don't have it as easy as a lot of other kids,” said North Metro TV Studio Manager

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Comedy juggler and extraordinaire Alan Johnson makes a balloon animal for Quinn during his performance Wednesday , June 15 at the Centennial Library. Johnson has performed professionally for over 30 years and his comedy/juggling act has been seen at the Renaissance Festival, in comedy clubs in New York and Los Angeles, colleges, trades shows, cruise ships, churches and scouting events. See more photos on page 2.

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Students from the Pines School day program in the Social Skills class along with North Metro TV received a silver Telly Award for a PSA on anti-bullying. The Telly statue, designed by the same firm that makes the Oscar and Emmy, stands nearly 12 inches tall and weighs more than 4 1/2 pounds.

honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films and outstanding local, regional and Cable TV commercials and program.

Houston visited the students (grades 8-12) in the Social Skills class on six occasions to tell the group about his profession and what it entails.

“Community education is a part of our mission here at North Metro TV. We are a community TV station and we take that very seriously; we are TV for the community.

A big part of my job is to teach free classes to our community all about all the different aspects of television and video production,” he said.

Houston added that he didn't get into TV production until college, and he always wished he could have been exposed to it in high SEE PINES SCHOOL, PAGE 2

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Top left: Kids of all ages gathered on the lawn of the Centennial Library to be entertained by professional juggler Alan Johnson Wednesday, June 15.

Top right: Alan Johnson kicks off his show with a magic trick.

Bottom left: Alan Johnson helps Noah learn how to use Chinese sticks.

Bottom right: Alan Johnson balances on a platform while juggling and twirling a pan on a stick from his mouth.

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“When I can provide [a video production outlet] to our area, it is something I enjoy very much,” he said.

Students in the Pines School day program are required to be in the Social Skills class. The course is designed to make various connections throughout the community with businesses and expose the students to careers they

may not be aware of.

“It is to teach them different things that they wouldn't learn on their own; expose them to different careers that are out there, rather than the ones that they have in their head already,” said lead teacher Lisa Vojtech.

“Eighty-five percent of your success in life depends on your social skills, your ability to interact with others.

That percentage goes up even further when

you are involved in the juvenile corrections system. We figure we have got this time with these kids, and what better time to teach them the valuable things that they can use in school, outside of school, in the community and in their families?”

The course explores topics such as self-regulation, mindfulness (yoga, guided imagery, meditation and visualization), bullying/harassment, cyber-safety,

anger and stress management, self respect, healthy relationships and interviewing/job search skills.

The class has guest speakers at least once a week. Houston was one of those speakers.

Houston introduced the class to the world of video production and, for a culminating project, helped the students create a PSA on a topic of their choosing, anti-bullying.

“They operated all of

the equipment, came up with what they wanted to say. I was certainly there to facilitate, but as much as possible this was their baby,” Houston said.

Vojtech said this about the group: “I was so proud of the kids because they are usually not recognized for positive things. They really reached outside of their box, and I think they would be really proud of themselves for taking on a challenge like this.”

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES Lino Lakes The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its June 13 meeting: • Approved the second reading of ordinance 01-16 to amend the portion of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances relating to open burning. The amendment states the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department, not the Centennial Fire District, is now responsible for issuing burn permits.

• Approved the second reading of ordinance 02-16 to amend the portion of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances relating to the fire code. The amendment states that the “Fire Department” or “Fire Division” shall mean the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department.

• Approved the second reading of ordinance 0316 to amend the portion of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances. Under Minnesota statute cities, specifically public safety departments, can conduct background checks for licensing purposes. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) conducts audits of police departments that access its information base for these background checks. A recent audit of the city’s Public Safety Department indicates that some language in the city code should be corrected to be consistent with state law.

• Accepted a CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership grant. The $2,500 grant will help the city’s Public Safety Department purchase new portable 800 MHz radios, as its current radios will no longer be supported by the manufacturer in 2017. The cost of the radios is approximately $20,314.

• Approved the hiring of two part-time community service officers (CSOs). CSO Kate Croteau resigned, which created one part-time CSO opening. In addition, the council approved the hiring of an additional parttime CSO at its April 4 meeting to provide support for the Achieving Compliance through Education (ACE) program. Jonathan Tomczik will start June 27 and Nicholas Small will start Aug. 22.

• Approved a planned unit development (PUD) final plan/final plat, development agreement and maintenance agreement for stormwater management facilities for the Century Farm North 6th Addition.

The residential development is located in northwest Lino Lakes and was approved in 2003. The final plat will create 29 lots and three outlots (wetland, stormwater management facility and future townhome development).

• Held a public hearing for the amended and restated business subsidy policy. Before awarding any business subsidy such as financial assistance through the use of tax abatement or tax increment financing, the city is required to adopt criteria regarding subsidies.

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The majority of the changes to the criteria include the reference to both the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Business Subsidy Act. Another section was modified to establish a minimum job creation of five jobs. There was no public comment during the hearing and the council approved the amended policy.

• Approved the Watermark PUD residential community Comprehensive Plan amendment, the first reading of ordinance 04-16 rezoning the property from rural and rural-business reserve to PUD, and the PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat.

Watermark is a residential community located in the northwest quadrant of I-35E and CSAH 14/Main Street. It contains 12 parcels totaling around 372 gross acres and consists of 706 single-family lots and 165 townhome units totaling 871 units.

• City Planner Katie Larsen shared that the Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-2 in favor of the Comprehensive Plan amendment, 6-0 in favor of the rezoning and 5-1 in favor of the PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat. “The no votes were due to the lack of a commercial component in the development since it is mixed use,” she said.

• Mayor Jeff Reinert said, “This is quite a development; in fact, it is the largest development in Lino Lakes history. There are a lot of advantages in doing a large development like this all at once, but by master planning it like this you get a comprehensive, common-sense development with a lot of amenities.”

Reinert told the council to share any concerns they had with the development now or throughout the continued planning process. Reinert said he would like to see all of the roads within the development be 32 feet wide. Councilman Rob Rafferty agreed he would like to see wider streets in the development as well, as he initially had a concern about the varying lot sizes. “When you look at the big picture, the positives far outweigh the negatives,” he said.

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• Approved the acquisition of a permanent easement for drainage, utility and roadway purposes for construction of the Old Birch Street cul-de-sac. The council approved the development agreement for the Saddle Club 2nd Addition at its April 11 meeting, which included the construction of the cul-de-sac. The access to Birch Street will be closed and a cul-de-sac will be constructed. WSB and Associates reached an agreement for easement acquisition in the amount of $3,000. The developer is responsible for city costs associated with the construction of the cul-de-sac.

• Ordered a public hearing for the I-35W north corridor improvements on July 25. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will add a lane in each direction from Highway 36 to Lexington Avenue in Blaine. The lanes will be managed under the MnPass program. Construction is anticipated to start in 2019 and last for four years. The phase in Lino Lakes will occur in 2022.

• Approved the revised joint powers agreement (JPA) to protect and manage the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization. The organization was established in 1983 and is responsible for managing a watershed area in northern Ramsey County and southeastern Anoka County. The watershed area includes a small area of approximately 1,000 acres in Lino Lakes. The city approved the last extension of the agreement in 2012 and the existing JPA is set to expire Dec. 31, 2016. The new JPA will run from 2017 through 2026.

There will be a closed council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 27 to discuss the approval of a memorandum of understanding with LELS Local 299. State statute permits the council to hold closed meetings for union negotiations. Immediately after that at 6 p.m., there will be a regular council work session, which is open to the public, followed by a regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Choose and achieve your future Keep learning and be patient

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ONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES from whatever level of education you have achieved. To those of you who are going into the job market, you will join other millennials as the largest population group of our history.

The Baby Boomers are now looking at all types of senior living lifestyles, facilities and ways to boost their retirement income.

The job market needs you. I hope you have prepared yourselves with the skills that are needed. I hear over and over again, “We just can’t find qualified people.”

We have had such an emphasis over the past two decades for college education that I think About the we have put aside our technical schools. There are many in the Town trades and tech world where good Gene Johnson paying jobs are waiting.

Remember, education doesn’t stop when h you graduate. Learning is lifelong.

Whatever job you start with you can learn from it. You can also be involved in volunteer work which is another learning experience to enhance your resume. People will make a difference in your life so learn how to build and maintain relationships.

Continually seek purposeful work and lifestyle.

The family structure is still a key ingredient in society. Don’t throw it away.

Be open to learning by asking questions. If you have a career goal, find people in that career and learn from them. Many people are willing to mentor, encourage and provide support.

When I was sixteen years old I started working at the newspaper in White Bear Lake. I found a great deal of encouragement from the publisher, editor and production people. In a couple of cases we had alcoholics in the back shop and I did double-duty during Monday morning hangovers.

They taught me shortcuts and tricks of the trade that I have never forgotten.

I still remember a postcard with a quote posted on the wall of the second floor of the Getty building saying, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

If your class adopted a motto, take note of its advice. My class motto of the 1954 graduating class of White Bear Lake was “Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor?” It has had lasting implications on my life, from anchoring my life on God and His principles to wondering where we will anchor while traveling aboard our boat. My wife’s class motto was “Take the world as you find it, but leave it better.” This is a strong dictate to each of us. Think about how you can make your world better.

Another favorite quote is, “Make a hundred decisions at 90 percent accuracy rather than 10 decisions at 100 percent accuracy.”

Our nautical adventures provide the following quote, “If you wait for the perfect wind, you will never set sail.”

WHEN THE AIRLINES started charging baggage fees, people expanded their use of carry-on luggage. If you have been flying lately, you know the unintended consequences. It takes longer to load the plane, longer to exit, and most of all longer check-in times to clear security. The airlines need to relax those baggage fees and the TSA needs to become more efficient or let private industry come in and take it over.

ONE CAN LEARN a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are dull, some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

A Father’s Day reflection

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he brunch is over, the new tie is on the rack, or maybe you’re wearing the new shirt you got as your gift.

Your annual day of appreciation has come and gone, but the challenging work of being a good father continues.

I’ve often wished there was a ‘checklist’ on how to be a good father. There certainly was no instructional manual handed to at the hospital, Movers and me and the YouTube do-it-yourself Shakers videos are better at home repair Dave projects than they Bartholomay are at teaching you how to be a father. And about the time the scores come in on your performance as a father, much of the damage may already have been done.

I appreciate that some folks had the good fortune of having a wonderful father. One that was supportive (but not overbearing), one that was generous (more with time than with too much money and toys), one who could provide discipline when needed (but only at the right time, and not too much), one that could be the adult in the room when necessary (and not your pal or friend). All of those areas, and many more, need

Your annual day of appreciation has come and gone, but the challenging work of being a good father continues. just the right amount of ingredients at the right time in order to make for a good father.

I’ve stumbled too many times to count as I work to be a better father. You fall, you skin your knees, you get back up and try again, hoping that you’ve learned a lesson. All of this is a lonely exercise, one in which you learn from your mistakes and likely have few guy friends to compare notes with.

After being married for 30 years, and having a son who will soon turn 22, what advice would I give to a new father? What has my life experience, my successes and my failures, taught me that I want to pass along?

1) Spend time with your kids.

I mean good, quality time where they are the focus of attention. Go to their practices and games and encourage them; don’t holler at them. Do the things they want to do, and learn to be truly ‘present’ in their lives.

2) Treat their mom and women with respect. I really see the value of this as I am on the Board of Directors for Alex-

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3) Love them. Always, even when they have misbehaved, even when they are pushing all of your buttons, especially when it is ‘hard to do’. This is tough, but showering your kids with love is Job One all day, every day.

4) Teach them. Fathers (and mothers!) have an important role in teaching important lessons on responsibility, faith, the Golden Rule, playing and working well with others, the value of hard work, the importance of admitting a mistake, or saying you’re sorry. You can add to this list.

5) Appreciate them. They have a world of potential, and you are an important part of setting high (but realistic) expectations and helping them work hard to do the best they can.

I’ve tried my best to be a good role model, but I’m always aware that I make mistakes and need to improve. If for no other reason than if I should ever have grandchildren, I want my son to be the great father that I know he can be!

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QUAD AREA EVENTS NORDIC WALKING When: 5-6:15 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 22 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Simple walk turns into a full-body workout. Ages 15+. $10/ person; registration required.

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LINO LAKES PUPPET SHOWS IN THE PARK When and Where: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Sunrise Park, 6520 Pheasant Run S.; 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at Highland Meadows Park, 624 Arlo Ln.; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20 at Clearwater Creek Park, 2270 Tart Lake Rd. Details: One-ofa-kind free puppet performances, crafts and refreshments.

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

CENTENNIAL JUNIOR CHEFS When: 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Monday, June 27-Thursday, June 30 Where: Centennial High School East, room 112 Details: Youth chefs learn kitchen basics and the value of whole foods with easy, quality recipes.

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HISTORICAL DULUTH TRIP When: 7:30 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Where: Meet at Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can tour the Glensheen Mansion along with other highlights. $86.

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CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 Where: Hidden Spring

Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: The Maple Street Ramblers play Dixieland Band music.

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING When: 1-2:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 Where: Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Small class sizes for ages 15+. $20/ person; registration required.

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26TH ANNUAL GOLDEN LAKE GALLOP When: 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 9 Where: Golden Lake Park, 58 W. Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines Details: Race activities held in and around the park open to runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds support Centennial High School cross-country program.

Contact: isd12.org

Ongoing LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 8 through Oct. 5 Where: 4175 Lovell Rd., Lexington Details: Variety of locally grown produce and handmade goods.

Sponsored by the Lexington Fire & Rescue Auxiliary.

BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS When: 7 p.m.

Thursdays, June through August Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club

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also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.

Contact: 651-983-0161

PILATES IN THE PARK When: 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 14Aug. 16 Where: Golden Lake Park Pavilion, 58 W. Golden Lake Rd. Details: Conditioning class focuses on body alignment, breathing and core conditioning.

Registration required.

Contact: isd12.org/ community-education

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘SKIFATHER’ SHOW When: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22 Where: Little Goose Lake, Hoffman Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Special performance by the Ski Otter Water Ski Team. All ages. Free; concessions available.

Bring a blanket or chair Contact: 651-351-0001 or skiotter.com

ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE

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Lino Lakes Puppet Shows in the Park WHEN AND WHERE: 7 p.m.

DETAILS: One-of-a-kind free

Wednesday, June 22 at Sunrise Park, 6520 Pheasant Run S.; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 6 at Highland Meadows Park, 624 Arlo Ln.; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20 at Clearwater Creek Park, 2270 Tart Lake Rd.

puppet performances, crafts and refreshments.

or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket

Color Dash 5K When: 9-11:30 a.m.

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 Friday, June 24 & 9 a.m.Where: Washington noon Saturday, June 25 County Fairgrounds, Where: St. John in the 12300 40th St. N., Lake Wilderness Church, 2175 Elmo 1st St., White Bear Lake Details: FamilyDetails: Saturday is $2 friendly race benefits bag sale.

FamilieSCN2a Contact: 651-429-5351 Foundation. Also dance or stjohnwilderness.org competition, hula=hoop contest, and giveaways.

Contact: 507-676-2531 AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING or www.newcolordash5k.

When: 10-11:30 a.m. ticketmob.com Friday, June 24 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 GANGSTER BUS TOUR Washington Square, When: 10 a.m. & 11:30 White Bear Lake a.m. Saturday, June 25 Details: Mary Clare Where: White Bear Lockman will sign Lake Armory, 2228 4th copies of her children’s St. books, ‘Barefoot Details: Outing Shoefoot’ and ‘They’re explores the hideouts Always With You’, and haunts if the 1930s during the Farmers era gangsters who Market. laid low in cottages Contact: 651-426-0918 around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes., including a Mahtomedi WET & WILD speakeasy. $20/public, When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. $15/WBLAHS members; Friday, June 24 reservations required.

Where: Commons Contact: 651-407-5327 Park, 4580 Victoria St. or whitebearhistory.org N., Shoreview Details: Free ride on Shoreview’s outdoor MIDSOMMAR DAG waterslide for ages 6 and When: 10 a.m. up.

Saturday, June 25 Contact: 651-490-4750 Where: The or www.shoreview Gammelgarden Museum communitycenter.com and Elim Church, Scandia STILLWATER Details: FLEA MARKET Children’s activities, When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. entertainment, Saturday, June 25 and smorgasbord at Elim at Sunday, June 26 11 a.m.

Where: Washington Contact: 651-433-5053 County Fairgrounds, or www.gammelgarden 12300 40th St. N., Lake museum.org Elmo ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Details: Free outdoor When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. flea and crafter’s market.

Saturday, June 25 Contact: 715-557-1785

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

Where: White Bear Shopping Center, Highway 61 and White Bear Ave. Details: Booths, food and live music featuring Ken Wanovich.

Contact: 651-341-2330 or whitebearshopping center.com

CLASSIC & VINTAGE BOAT SHOW AND NAUTICAL SWAP MEET When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 Where: White Bear Shopping Center, Highway 61 and White Bear Ave. Details: Free boat show displaying classic, antique power boats and sailboats along the lakefront.

Contact: 651-308-1792 or whitebearlakeboat show.com

MINI GOLF IN THE LIBRARY When: 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, June 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids in grades 5-12 will create a mini golf course in the library and then play.

Register online, limited space.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us/ library

MUSIC AT FRANCONIA When: 1-7 p.m.

Saturdays, June 25, July 16, Aug. 27 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Familyfriendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors or picnic.

Contact: 651-257-6668

or info@franconia.org

ARCHERY IN THE PARKS When: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 25; 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, June 26; call or visit website for additional dates Where: William O’Brien State Park, Highway 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Certified instructors teach all ages, 8 and up; 15 and under must be with an adult. Equipment provided.

Contact: 651-433-0500 or www.dnr.state.mn.us

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE WALK-GLACIAL POTHOLE TRAIL When: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 26 Where: Minnesota Interstate Park Visitor Center, Taylors Falls Details: Park rangerled hike along the Glacial Pothole Trail will last 40 minutes.

Coffee provided. May include uneven terrain.

Free and open to the public.

Contact: 715-483-2274

12TH ANNUAL MANITOU DAYS PET PARADE, CONTEST AND BLESSING When: 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 26 Where: St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 2175 1st St., White Bear Lake Details: Parade starts at the Civil War Monument and is followed by a contest and blessing of pets. Free; but pre-register.

Contact: stjohnwilder ness.org/Manitoudays

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Details: Free ball game, beverages and food for seniors at the ‘Town Ball Game’ with White Bear Township vs. St. Paul Highland Park.

Contact: whitebear township.teams. mnbaseball.org

FOREST LAKE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION When: Weekend prior to July 4 Where: Throughout Forest Lake Details: Carnival, bingo tents, street vendors, live music. parade, fi reworks.

Sponsored by American Legion Post No. 225.

Contact: www.post225. com

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS, FLYOVER AND MUSIC AT MEMORIAL BEACH

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Manitou Days: “Musical Bears” WHEN: June 16 to July 4 Bear Lake

than 60 events including parade, beach dance, community picnic, family fun night, antique boat show, fi reworks and more.

DETAILS: In its 49th year, this

CONTACT: 651-653-5122 or www.

3-week long, annual summer festival showcases the best of the White Bear Lake community. More

manitoudays.com or www. explorewhitebear.org

WHERE: Events throughout White

MAHTOMEDI GARDEN TOUR When: noon-4 p.m.

Sunday, June 26 Where: local gardens, Mahtomedi Details: Tickets available at Lila & Claudine’s or the Farmers Market beginning June 15 for $10. $15 day of tour at Triangle Park.

Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org

FLYING TRAPEZE PERFORMANCE When: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26 Where: Hay Lake School Museum, 14020 195th Street N., Marine on St. Croix Details: High-flying act from Embrace Adrenaline Trapeze Club. Free.

Contact: 651-439-5956

Ongoing

BLUEGRASS AND LEMONADE IN THE SHADE

Bandana Band.

Contact: 651-232-1843

Regional Events

When: 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, June 26 The Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trl., Scandia Details: Free live bluegrass music and lemonade.

Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammelgarden museum.org

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KITCHEN LAB SCIENCE WITH LIZ HEINECKE FILLEBROWN HOUSE GARDEN TEA AND TOUR When: 1-1:40 p.m.

When: 1 p.m. Sunday, June 26 Where: 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Gather for tea and a light lunch and enjoy a tour of the historic lakeside cottage.

Event at the Armory in case of rain. $25/public; $20/WBLAHS members.

Reservations required.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

When: 8 p.m. Monday, July 4 Where: Memorial Beach, White Bear Lake Details: Music by the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band begins at 8 p.m.; Flyover of T-6 planes at 8:30; and fi reworks at 10 p.m..

Free.

Contact: www. manitoudays.com or www.explorewhitebear. org

Monday, June 27 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: STEM program with local author and ‘Kitchen Pantry Specialist’ includes hands-on experiments and discussion of important discoveries. Ages 6-12; registration required and limited to 20.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us/ library

CERENITY SENIOR CARE ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 Where: Cerenity Senior Care veranda, 1900 Weber St., White Bear Lake Details: Enjoy complimentary ice cream and the music of Dan Perry’s

When: 6-9 p.m.

Thursdays, through July 28 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 140 retail and food and merchandise vendors, live music, children’s activities, petting zoo and inflatables, classic car show.

‘A WALK IN THE Contact: www.

GARDEN’ EDUCATIONAL marketfest.org SERIES When: 7-8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29 WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 When: 8 a.m.-noon Bunker Lake Blvd., Fridays, June 24-Oct. 28 Andover Where: Washington Details: Gardening Ave. and 4th St., classes on select downtown White Bear Wednesdays throughout Lake the summer sponsored Details: Produce

by Anoka County Master includes organic Gardener Volunteer produce, natural meats Program. Topic is and cheeses, honey, ‘Continuous Color in syrup, baked goods, the Garden’. Free, but plants and flowers sold suggested $5 donation. by more than 50 vendors.

Contact: 651-747-3650 Registration required.

Contact: 763-755-1280 or www.whitebearlake. or anokamaster org gardeners.org When: 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Enjoy wines from around the world and a few beers. $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

Contact: 651-426-0022

SENIOR CITIZEN’S NIGHT AT THE BALL PARK When: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29 Where: Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Township

SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m.

Tuesdays, through Sept.

20; 3-6 p.m. Sept. 27-Oct. 18 Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking

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lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment Contact: www. shoreviewcommunity center.com

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 3-8 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 1Aug 10 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities.

Contact: discover stillwater.com

ARTS IN THE PARK/ FARMERS MARKET, FOREST LAKE When: 5-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, through Aug. 30; Farmers Market only continues through Sept.

Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmers market Contact: 651-209-9723 or www.forestlakeparks. net

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 p.m. Sundays through August Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www. skiotter.com

CONCERT IN THE COMMONS When: 7 p.m.

Wednesdays through Aug. 17 Where: Shoreview Commons, next to Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Open-air

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concerts Bring blanket or chair. Concessions.

Contact: 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov

KIDS DREAM SUMMER FILM SERIES When: 10 a.m.

Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, through Aug. 17 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema Details: See a familyfriendly movie for $3, along with concessions specials. See website for listing of movies showing each week..

Contact: marcustheatres.com/ marcus-specials/ family-friendly-fi lms/ kids-dream-summerfi lm-series-2015-poweredby-american-familyinsurance

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published.

Submissions are subject to editing.

Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission.

Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-4071226 with questions.

Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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Confidence to take your game to the next level Everybody wants to get better, but most golfers don’t have a game plan as to what to do or even where to start. If your swing is really inconsistent, then you should take lessons from a reputable golf professional. If you have one minor issue, you may be able to fix it in one or two Tee time lessons. But if your game needs a major overhaul, you need with to be realistic about coach the time and effort (and money) it will Betsy take to get you on the right track. Only you Larey can decide if you’re willing to put forth the work to do it.

This article is written for golfers who have a reasonably decent golf swing but still can’t score. Maybe you start out with a bang, but find yourself losing steam after one or two bogeys. Maybe things are firing on all cylinders until you three putt. Then on the next green you’re standing over a putt thinking -- whatever you do don’t three putt. Or maybe things are going great until you hook your first drive out of bounds. On the next tee I’m guessing you might be thinking, just hit the ball straight.

Any of these sound familiar?

What they all have in common is this; you start thinking instead of just swinging. Autopilot goes off, and you’re flying this thing in manually for the rest of the round. It is very difficult to have multiple swing thoughts in your mind as you stand over a golf ball.

When you do, tension will creep into your body.

Tension comes from fear, and fear comes from a lack of confidence and a loss of trust. My own personal goal this summer is to trust my swing on every shot. If I miss it, I miss it but it’s not going to be a result of not having full confidence. You need to learn to trust your swing, it’s your signature.

I’ve said this many times before; the greatest saboteur of the golf swing is tension. You really can learn to control it, but first you need to figure out where it is lives inside of you. In my opinion, the first place tension shows up for the average golfer is in the hands and forearms. The other place it often occurs is in the jaw. For you it might be somewhere else.

The next time you’re playing and you start to feel tense, take a deep breath right before you take the club away.

This will remove tension from every muscle in your body. Give it a try; it

really works for a lot of people.

Have you ever stood over a ball and felt 100 percent certain you were going to hit a great shot? You probably have also stood over a ball and had no idea where the ball could go. Yet it’s the same person holding the same club and bringing to the shot the same mechanics that have proven to work in the past. One day you are brimming with confidence, the next day you have none.

Here are 10 things you can do to help you build confidence in your game.

1. You can start by remembering past successes, instead of failures when faced with a difficult shot. 2. I believe you need to be realistic about your skill level. Don’t expect perfection on every shot, or even every hole. 3. Learn to control your inner self talk. I read a study that said the average person has 60,000 thoughts a day. And 90 percent of those thoughts are the same as the day before. Is your talk positive or negative? If it’s usually negative, think about learning meditation. It really works. 4. Learn to control your temper.

Anger leads to bad decisions, hesitant swings, rushed tempo and nothing really good I can think of.

5. Be prepared every time when you come to play. That includes what you eat, how much you sleep as well as having quality time for warm up practice. 6. Focus on what you can control and let go of the things you can’t (like the weather, your playing partners, etc). 7. Create a good pre-shot routine and make sure you do it for every shot. 8. Be totally committed to every shot. If you are standing over a shot and doubt creeps into your mind, step away and reassess it. 9. Make your practice as much like real golf as you can. 10. There is not one swing that is best, or everyone would be using it.

Find what works best for you and make it repeatable.

Next week I’m writing about tempo and balance. Judy Rankin said on TV this weekend if you have both of these, you’ll probably have a decent round of golf.

Betsy Larey is an LPGA Teaching Professional who has been working with adults and juniors for over 20 years. She has taught at the PGA Tour Golf Academy in St. Augustine FL, has been the Head Women’s Coach at Carleton College and Flagler College, and currently coaches the Girls Golf team at WBLAS. She is available for lessons at Keller Golf Course in St Paul and Shadow Ridge in Lino Lakes. You can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@ gmail.com or call 651-470-2297. Follow her on Twitter: @betsylareygolf.

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The Century College Wood Ducks baseball team placed fifth at the national junior college tournament. The team's record was 39-13.

Coach ‘living the dream’ with Century’s perennial baseball power

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Dwight Kotila arrived at Century College in 2008, charged with re-starting baseball and softball programs absent for 30 years, and coaching the baseball team.

He relished the challenge, hit the ground running, and quickly built Century into the diamond power it’s been all six years.

“It was a big job, but I was able to sell kids on all the teams I’ve taken to nationals,” said Kotila, who had already been a junior college coach for 13 years, with seven trips to national tournaments, about that inaugural season.

His fi rst Wood Ducks team (2011) went 3014, his third team was national runner-up, and this year’s edition made their third trip in the last four years to NJCAA Division III in North Carolina, fi nishing fi fth with a 39-13 record. The 2015 team placed fourth, Ace pitcher Ryan Schlosser was drafted by the Atlanta Braves, the second Century hurler taken by the Braves, following Jared Dettmann in 2013.

Five other Wood Ducks have signed with fouryear colleges, including White Bear Lake’s Christian Zellner, a pitcher, set for Concordia-St. Paul; fi rst baseman Matt Hasselquist (Chicago Lakes) to Grandview; outfielder Alex Twenge (Minnetonka) to North Dakota State; catcher Noah Bluth (St. Anthony Village) to Mankato; and shortstop Wes Anderson (Duluth East) to South-

west Minnesota.

“We have achieved more in six years than most programs do in a lifetime,” acknowledged Kotila, 47, a Shoreview resident, r who w serves as a P.E. teacher t and athleta ic director, overseeing o golf and g soccer s programs p as a well.

“I don’t take all t SUBMITTED the credit Dwight Kotila for that, of course. We’ve had a lot of good players, and the school gives great support to us and all the teams.”

The Wood Ducks went 1-2 at nationals this year.

They lost to eventual champion Tyler, Texas, which roughed up Schlosser 11-1, then beat Waubonsee (IL) behind Josh Gaworski’s four-hitter 5-2, and were ousted

by Niagara (NY) in the 13th inning 5-2 after Zellner went the fi rst 12 and gave up just two runs.

Bluth had five hits in the three games.

“At this point, we’re not satisfied just to get there any more. We want to go all the way,” said Kotila.

Schlosser had a 6-5 record, 2.25 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 68 innings.

Zellner was 8-2 and 2.40, and Gowarski 8-0 and 3.02. Anderson led with a .434 average, five homers, 62 runs, and 32 steals, while knocking in 35 runs. Bluth hit .429 and led with 53 RBIs. Troy Ouellette (Armstrong) hit .351, Hasselquist .341, Twenge .333 and Preston Riewer (Bertha-Hewitt)

.318.

Century obviously made a good hire in Kotila, whose resume at Ridgewater College in Willmar (national trips in the last six of his 10 years, one runner-up fi nish) and Riverland College in Austin (nationals in his third, final year) were a factor. Advancing to nationals requires winning a 15-team Region 13 tournament.

In fact, NJCAA officials informed Kotila at nationals this year that he is now the only coach in U.S. college baseball history at any level — Division I, II, III, NAIA, and junior college — to take three different schools to national tournaments.

Kotila’s record at Century is 228-75 and overall is 610-215. He regards recruiting, which he loves, as the biggest factor in that success. By now, he’s got plenty to sell.

“We can tell (prospects) that we’ve had about 50 guys going on to fouryear colleges, three trips to nationals, and two pitchers drafted by the pros,” said Kotila.

Other selling points, he said, are “our very diverse academics” and a well-kept, picturesque ballpark surrounded by a thick grove of trees and a walking path.

Kotila was a football, basketball and baseball player at Dassel-Cokato High School. At Ridgewater, he was an outfielder and strong hitter. He played one more season at St. Cloud State, while earning a degree in education and a masters in Sports Science. He stuck with town-team baseball for 20 years at D-C and Cold Spring, appearing in 13 state tournaments and winning three state titles with the Springers.

In describing himself as “single and living the dream,” he means he can devote most of his time to his abiding lifelong passion: baseball.

“Yes, getting paid to do something I love is great.

Couldn't have asked for a better job.”

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES Lexington The Lexington City Council took the following action at its June 16 meeting: • Approved a resolution amending financial account access. The resolution eliminates former finance director Tina Meyer's access to the city's financial accounts and grants access to Hristo Galiov, the new finance director.

• Approved a resolution of a waiver of municipal consent for the I-35W north project final layout. The resolution means that the city approves of the project plans and supports the project.

• Approved business license renewals for 33 businesses.

•Approved an annual entertainment license for Bamboo Betty's.

• Approved conditions for Bamboo Betty’s 2016-17 liquor license.

• Council also approved liquor license conditions for Cowboy’s Saloon contingent upon owner Larry Renallo

signing the application.

• Approved liquor license conditions for Bamboo Betty's, Cowboy's Saloon, Carbones, Bistro LaRoux and El Loro.

• Approved a special event permit for the Lexington Fireman's Relief Association regarding the Lexington Fire Flash and Dash 5K Run/Walk Saturday, July 16.

• Approved a special event permit for Our Saviors Lutheran Church for an event on July 16. Mayor Mark Kurth suggested waiving the special event permit fee of $300 for the church, as the council did for the Lexington Fireman's Relief Association. The council agreed to waive the fee.

The Lexington City Council discussed the following at its workshop: Proposal to adopt a policy initiating drug and alcohol screening for city police and employees. The policy states: • “The city is concerned about the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or controlled

substances as it affects the workplace.

Use of these substances whether on or off the job can adversely affect an employee's work performance, efficiency safety and health and therefore seriously impair the employee's value to the city ...”

• The council discussed the possibility of restricting the policy to nonunion employees or for new hires, and is considering phasing the policy into the union employees as well. The council also discussed the possibility of adopting all or sections of the policy, which include post offer of employment testing, random testing, routine physical examination testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing and follow-up testing for treatment. The council agreed to discuss the topic again at the next workshop meeting July 21.

• The city’s law enforcement performance survey process. The council first discussed the survey at its workshop on March 3. The survey will ask residents

about their satisfaction with the police department, fire district, public works, liquor store, inspections, city staff and permits. Council member Kim DeVries noted, “If there is something wrong in the system that we can correct or improve, that is what we want to do.”

• The council discussed the options of conducting a survey online through SurveyMonkey and or mailing it out. The council also talked about the format of the survey, which might involve asking a few questions of each department with some sort of rating system and then leaving a space for residents to leave more feedback in a comment box.

Council members will come up with some questions they would like to see asked on the survey before July 7 and the compiled list of questions will be discussed at the July 21 workshop.

The next regular City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. July 7.

POLICE REPORTS Centennial Lakes The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington on a report of a physical domestic June 10. Upon their arrival, one of the involved parties fled the scene on foot and was apprehended. All other involved parties were contacted and it was determined that no other crimes occurred. The male who fled the scene was issued a citation for fleeing police and was released.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation observed in the area of Naples Avenue and Flowerfield Road in Lexington June 12.

The driver was found to be suspended and in possession of over 1.4 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle. The male

was issued a citation.

• An officer observed a vehicle with expired registration on Lovell Road at Lexington Avenue in Lexington June 12. The driver did not have insurance on the vehicle and this was the driver's third offense within 10 years. The driver was given a gross misdemeanor citation.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation and passenger seatbelt violation in the area of Naples Street and Flowerfield Road in Lexington June 12. The passenger was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for fifthdegree possession of a controlled substance due to the presence of a glass pipe with white residue, which tested positive for methamphetamine.

• Officers responded to the 10 block of Shady Way in Circle Pines on a report

of an orphaned raccoon June 13. The CLPD has received numerous calls about animals in the area of Shady Way and Oak Ridge Trail. The department consulted with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wildlife Rehab Center (WRC). It was determined the best course of action is to leave the animals alone.

• Officers responded to the 30 block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines on a report of smoke in a home June 13. The Centennial Fire Department (CFD) found the source of the smoke to be a bad washing machine motor. There was no damage to the home and no injuries.

• Officers responded to the 2000 block of Willow Circle in Centerville on a harassment/threat report June 13. There was no legal basis for charging in the matter

and the case was deemed inactive.

Lino Lakes The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 700 block of Apollo Drive at 2:39 p.m. June 7 on a report of a theft. A juvenile female from Lino Lakes was cited for shoplifting and trespassed from the business.

• Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Main Street at 4:25 p.m. June 7 to respond to a civil issue.

A 48-year old-male from Rush City was later cited for fifth-degree assault.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 6600 block of Hodgson Road at 11:31 p.m. June 8.The driver, a 21-year-old male from Minneapolis, was cited for expired

registration, no proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 2300 block of Main Street at 11:52 p.m. June 8. The driver, a 47-year-old female from Wisconsin, was subsequently arrested for fourthdegree DWI. • Officers responded to the 500 block of Apollo Drive at 2:04 p.m. June 9 for a welfare check. A 44-year old-male from Wisconsin was arrested and booked at the Anoka County Jail for felony domestic assault and false imprisonment.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 300 block of Main Street at 12:07 a.m. June 11. The driver, a 20-year-old male from Lino Lakes, was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug

paraphernalia.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 7300 block of I-35E at 1:29 a.m.

June 11. The driver, a 52-year-old female from Stillwater, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and speeding.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Rehbein Street at 9:20 a.m. June 11 on a vandalism report. The complainant's truck had been kicked and dented.

The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a call reporting a no contact order violation in the 600 block of 62nd Street at 9:54 p.m.

June 13. A 21-year-old male was subsequently arrested and booked at the Anoka County Jail for a felony violation of a domestic abuse no contact order.

STUDENT NEWS Nathan Hiemstra of Lino Lakes made the spring 2016 dean's list at Rochester Community and Technical College.

Kelty Shroyer of Lino Lakes made the Webb School B honor roll. The Webb School is an independent college preparatory boarding school for grades 6-12.

Kelly Jachymowski of Lino Lakes made the spring 2016 dean's list at Upper Iowa University. Jachymowski is an elementary education major.

Sanara Marsh of Lino Lakes graduated from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with a bachelor's degree in management engineering.

Taylor Lindy of Circle Pines made the undergraduate honor roll for the spring 2016 semester at Montana State University.

Hannah Glocke of Lino Lakes graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Glocke graduate cum laude.

Ashley Hutchins of Circle Pines made the spring 2016 dean's list at the College of St. Scholastica.

Angie Mudgett of Circle Pines recently graduated with an associate's degree in the nursing mobility program at Pine Technical and Community College.

Elizabeth Krekelberg of Lino Lakes made the spring 2016 dean's list at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.

Rachel Mann of Lino Lakes made the spring 2016 dean's list at Northern Michigan University. Mann had a GPA of 4.0.

The following students made the spring 2016 dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse:

Circle Pines Alexis Ann Kretschmer, early childhood through middle childhood education major.

Lino Lakes Tyler Joseph Erding, psychology major; Elena Marie Morrisette, exercise and sport science major:

exercise science- pre-professional track; Megan Ann Pederson, biology major; Rebecca Allyson Schnabel, history major; and Elsa Jane Spitzmueller, therapeutic recreation major.

Megan Kienholz, Alyssa Maesse and Zachary Marso.

The following students made the spring 2016 dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-Madison:

The following students made the spring 2016 dean's list at Iowa State University:

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Mackenzie Crowley, Allison Hilger and Samuel Schoephoerster.

Jared Thomas Heiling, aerospace engineering; Mariah Palmer, food science; and Winston A.

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Rosinger, biological systems engineering.

Lino Lakes Tessa Karling Anderson, culinary science; Cole Alexander Arends, civil engineering; Kaitlin Lee Farmerie, kinesiology and health; Kaitlin Ann McCoshen, community and regional planning; Rayna Noelle Morano, music; and Evan Michael Perez, materials engineering.

Kevin Abou-Zeid, Matthew Gallagher, Kimberly Gromek, Anna Henrich, Kelsey Huntington, Nils Justen, Sydney Mortenson, Joel Rosenberg, Alexandria Tangen, Katherine Underwood, Erin Wendt and Gabrielle Wolf.

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I will be attending the University of Minnesota Morris, majoring in mathematics and statistics

I plan to attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland where I will study cellular and molecular biology and neuroscience on a premed track

In the fall, I will be attending St. Cloud State University to play soccer and pursue a degree in biomedical sciences in the honors program

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Adam Drabek

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Jake Holicky

Next year I will be attending the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and swimming for the Gophers

I will attend the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities for psychology and music

I will be attending Hamline University in the fall and pursuing a degree in education and psychology

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Victoria Jennrich

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Kirsten Magsalin

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Erin Nelsen

Elija Nguyen

I will attend St. Catherine University where I will double major in international relations and political science

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Cameron Wonchoba

Next year, I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I will be studying clinical psychology or neuroscience

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CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MINUTES, MAY 23, 2016 (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; May 23, 2016.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wilson called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2.0 ROLL CALL The following members were present: Wilson, Lodico, Guthmueller, Culp, Burns, Timm and ex-officio Dietz. The following School Board Members were absent: None. 3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Wilson acknowledged approval of the agenda with two additions in the Consent Agenda under Item 7.04 Personnel. Item 8.02 216-17 Centennial School District No. 12 Handbooks will be pulled from the agenda and brought back for approval at the June 13, 2016 meeting. 4.0 RECOGNITIONS Rotary Club Past President Timothy Nelson presented a check in the amount of $6,000 to be deposited into the Angel Fund. Mark Quinlan, Centennial High School Speech Coach, acknowledged state speech tournament qualifiers Izabella Raleigh, Nathan Navratil, Elizabeth De Vere Hunt, Savanah VanHese, Adam Drabek. Andy Angell, High School Technology Education Teacher, acknowledged Rachel Steinberg and Sydney Phillips for their recognition by the Society of Women Engineers Minnesota Chapter for the achievements in STEM courses. 5.0 PUBLIC FORUM: None. 6.0 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz thanked students in his middle school and high school advisory groups for meeting with him this year, that we are focusing on work for long term reductions, and noted there are many end of the year activities taking place. 7.0 CONSENT ITEMS 7.01 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting of April 18, 2016 and Special School Board Meeting of May 2, 2016. 7.02 Approval of Monthly Bills: $5,160,766.13. 7.03 Payroll Total to be Ratified: $3,804,764.41. 7.04 Personnel: Retirements; Terminations; Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Unpaid Leaves of Absence. 7.05 Field Trips. 7.06 Bids. 7.07 Gifts to the District. 7.08 Investments.

7.09 Dues and Memberships. The Superintendent of Schools recommended the School Board approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure.

Motion by Lodico, seconded by Guthmueller to approve the Consent Items as detailed in the enclosure. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 8.0 CURRICULUM 8.01 Staff Development Update - Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator Jane McDonald’s update included an overview of professional learning activities that occurred on five district staff development days in 2015-2016. No School Board action was required. 8.02 Curriculum Adoption - Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator Jane McDonald and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Caleb Drexler Booth presented rationale and recommendations of the 6-12 science teachers for the adoption of iScience (grade 6-8) and Physics: Principles and Problems (HS Physics) from McGraw Hill Education and Modern Chemistry (HS Chemistry) from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction recommended approval of the iScience, Physics: Principles and Problems and Modern Chemistry curriculums. Motion by Burns, seconded by Timm to approve the iScience, Physics: Principles and Problems and Modern Chemistry curriculums. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 8.04 Approval of School Start Times for 2016-17 - Scott Johnson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, presented a recommendation that start times be changed at the middle and high school by seven minutes to accommodate the inclusion of the L.E.A.P. (Lunch/Energize/Achieve/Participate) Program at Centennial High School beginning Fall 2016. Due to shared bus routes, this change will similarly impact start times at Centennial Middle School. This change will not impact dismissal time at either school. The Executive Director of Teaching and Learning recommended approval of this change. Motion by Timm, seconded by Lodico to approve the change in start times at the middle and high schools for 2016-17. Vote: 6-00, motion carried unanimously. 9.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 9.01 Food Service Program: Meal Price Increase, 2016-17 - As a result of changes in federal legislation, the school district’s Director of Food Services Lynn Fernstrom has recommended to the Executive Director of Business Services and Superintendent of Schools that a $.10 increase in meal prices is necessary for the 2016-17 school year. With implementation of the proposed increase, Centennial School District’s meal prices will continue to meet federal government regulations. Meals prices are now controlled by these federal regulations. A memorandum detailing the proposed price increases for the 2016-17 school year was included in board packets. No School Board action was required.

9.02 Authorization to Purchase Property - The Superintendent of Schools recommends authorizing the Executive Director of Business Services to tender an offer of $78,000 to purchase property located at 1709 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota. The school district’s offer to purchase, if approved by the School Board, will complete this transaction. Motion by: Timm, seconded by Burns to authorize the Executive Director of Business Services to tender an offer to purchase property located at 1709 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota.

Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.03 Centerville Elementary Bid Award - On May 17, 2016 the district opened bids for the parking lot at Centerville. A summary of the bids and the recommendation were provided with the agenda. The administrative recommendation was to award the bid to the apparent low bidder. Motion by Culp, seconded by Guthmueller to award the bid to the apparent low bidder. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 9.04 High School Field Bid Award - On April 28, 2016 the district opened bids for the site work on the High School/ Elementary site. A summary of the bids and the recommendation were provided with the agenda. The award for the work was completed at the May 2, 2016 Board meeting. The award for the turf was remaining. The administrative recommendation was to award the bid to Keifer Specialty Flooring for the alternate product. Motion by Lodico, seconded by Burns to award the bid to Keifer Speciality Flooring for the alternate product.

Vote: 5-1-0 (Nay: Culp). Motion carried. 9.05 Cooperative Agreement – Anoka County and Centennial School District for Use of Educational Space - In 2012 the district entered into a lease agreement with Anoka County for the space needed to operate the four programs at the Pines School. That original lease was for four years and ends in 2016. The administrative recommendation was to extend this lease for another four years. Motion by Culp, seconded

by Guthmueller to extend the lease with Anoka County for use of educational space for another four years. Vote: 5-0-1 (Abstain: Timm). Motion carried.

9.06 Resolution Relating to $11,250,000 Taxable General Obligation OPEB Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B - The District constantly monitors the financial markets for potential opportunities to refinance outstanding debt. A resolution included in Board packets ratifies the award of sale.

RESOLUTION RELATING TO $11,250,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION OPEB REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016B; RATIFYING THE AWARD OF SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF The Executive Director of Business Services recommended adoption of the resolution to ratify the award of sale of the OPEB bonds. Motion by Timm, seconded by Culp to adopt the resolution to ratify the award of sale of the OPEB bonds. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Culp, Lodico, Wilson, Guthmueller, Burns, Timm. Motion carried unanimously.

9.07 Termination of Probationary Teacher RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF PROBATIONARY TEACHER Member Guthmueller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Chealsey Gleason is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 12.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Chealsey Gleason, who is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 12, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2015-16 school year.

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NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL Mr./Ms. ____________ ___________________ ___________________ Dear Mr./Ms. _________________: You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 12 held on May 23, 2016 a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 201617 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5.

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And the following voted against the same: none.

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

10.0 SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS 10.01 Youth Football Lights - The district developed a formal process for accepting gifts that are capital in nature and will result in improvements to our sites and facilities. This is the first request we have received using this formal process. The Youth Football Group wants to install lights on the Middle School field and has secured all the necessary approvals and has the money in hand to pay for the project. The administration has reviewed this project and is recommending acceptance of the gift and the installation of the lights this summer.

Motion by Guthmueller, seconded by Burns to accept the gift of youth football lights to be installed this summer. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously.

10.02 Approval of Golden Lake Outdoor Classroom - The district developed a formal process for accepting gifts that are capital in nature and will result in improvements to our sites and facilities. This is the second request we have received using this formal process. The Golden Lake PTA in partnership with Home Depot want to construct an outdoor classroom on the Golden Lake site and have secured all the necessary approvals, except formal approval by the Circle Pines City Council, and have the resources to pay for the project. The administration has reviewed this project and recommended acceptance of the gift and the installation of the outdoor classroom this summer. Motion by Culp, seconded by Lodico to accept the gift of the outdoor classroom to be installed this summer. Vote: 6-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 11.0 COMMUNICATION 11.01 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 11.02 Schools for Equity in Education. 11.03 CAEF. 11.04 MSBA. 12.0 INFORMATION ITEMS 12.01 Dates to Note. 12.02 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 13.0 ADJOURN at 8:21 p.m.

Suzanne Guthmueller, School Board Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 21, 2016.

CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Vacating all of the drainage and utility easements, as dedicated in the plat of NORTHPOINTE 3rd ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying over, under, and across Outlot B, said plat.

For further information regarding this item, contact Katie Larsen, City Planner, at 651-982-2426.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding this item will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 21 and 28, 2016

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA ORDINANCE NO. 01-16 AMENDING TITLE 500, CHAPTER 505 OF THE LINO LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO OPEN BURNING. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, does ordain: Section 1. That Section 505.02, of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended as follows: 505.02 DEFINITIONS. FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshals Public Safety Director FIRE MARSHAL and ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHALS. The Public Safety Director or his/her designee, who is acting in good faith to enforce the Minnesota State Fire Code and local ordinances.

Section 2. That Section 505.05, Subdivision 3(a), of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended as follows: 505.05 OPEN BURNING PERMITS. (3) Permit application for open burning and permit fees. (a) Open burning permits shall be obtained by making application on a form adopted by the Centennial Fire District Public Safety Department. The permit application shall be presented to the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or an Assistant Fire Marshal. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee, as set annually by City Council ordinance.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of June, 2016.

Jeff Reinert, Mayor.

ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 21, 2016.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA ORDINANCE NO. 02-16 AMENDING TITLE 1000, CHAPTER 1002 OF THE LINO LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO FIRE CODE. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, does ordain: Section 1. That Section 1002.02, Subdivision 3, of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended as follows: 1002.02 DEFINITIONS. (3) Whenever the term FIRE DEPARTMENT or FIRE DIVISION is used, it shall mean the Centennial Fire District Lino Lakes Public Safety Department – Fire Division.

Section 2. That Section 1002.03 of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended as follows: 1002.03 APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. The application, administration and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with the Minnesota State Fire Code.

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JUNE 21, 2016 (2) The Chief of the Centennial Fire District Public Safety Director, or his/her designee, may detail the members of the Fire Public Safety Department as may be necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter. th Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13 day of June, 2016.

Jeff Reinert, Mayor.

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Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 21, 2016.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 03-16 AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 600 RELATING TO BUSINESS AND ACTIVITY LICENSES The City of Lino Lakes City Council does ordain: Section 1. The Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances, Title 600 relating to Business and Activity Licenses, is hereby amended as follows: 1) Chapter 611 (Lawful Gambling) and Chapter 615 (Special Events) are amended to remove the word “permit” and replace it with “license” to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Bureau of Crimination Apprehension (BCA) for background check purposes; 2) Chapter 612 (Pawnbrokers; Precious Metal Dealers; Second Hand Goods Dealers) is amended to require a license for precious metal dealer and second hand goods dealer; 3) Chapter 601 (Background Checks) is amended to delete obsolete language relating to access to data and informed consent.

Section 2. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its publication.

This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall. th Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13 day of June, 2016.

Jeff Reinert, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 21, 2016.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held for the proposed Peltier Lake Drawdown project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016, 6:30 pm at Wargo Nature Center (7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN). Details of the proposed project will be presented by the Rice Creek Watershed District; public comments will be welcome. The goals of the proposed project are to manage invasive plants and improve water clarity on Peltier Lake. RCWD, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 21, 2016.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY ANOKA DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FILE NO. P.S. 02-CV-15-5646 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF WELLS FARGO BANK, NA In Relation to Certificate of Title No. 117025 issued for land in the County of Anoka and State of Minnesota legally described as: Lot Eleven (11), and the East 10 feet of Lot Twelve (12), Block 66, Map of Anoka, excepting the South 15 feet thereof TO ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THIS REAL ESTATE, PARTICULARLY: Parties to be served: Lance L. Schnaible.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that unless you appear before this Court on the 21st day of July, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Government Center, Room 715, 2100 3rd Avenue, in the city of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to make a valid objection, the Court will enter the following Order: That the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order, cancel Certificate of Title No. 117025 and enter a new certificate for Lot 11, and the East 10 feet of Lot 12, Block 66, Map of Anoka, excepting the South 15 feet thereof, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, whose address is 3476 Stateview Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29715, but free of all the memorials now appearing on said present certificate up to and including Doc No 530439.001 and free of the memorial of this Order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be served: (a) at least 10 days prior to such hearing upon all of the above named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of a Summons in a Civil action; (b) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon any of the above named parties not residing in this State by sending a copy of this Order by registered or certified mail, return receipt, to each of such parties at his/her post office address; (c) upon any of the above named parties who cannot be found by two weeks published notice and at least 14 days prior to the hearing by sending a copy of this Order by First Class mail to each of such parties at his/her last known address and at his/her address as stated on the Certificate of Titles if his/her address is so stated. (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided

by Minn. Stat. §5.25. (Note: return date on Order to Show Cause must be at least 30 days after date of mailing by the Secretary of State.)

Dated: May 24, 2016 /s/ Dyanna L. Street, Judge of the District Court Approved as to Form By: /s/ Dulcie M. Brand, Examiner of Titles SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-099176 Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described order.

Published two times in the Quad Community Press on June 21 and 28, 2016.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (VLAWMO) NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER THE COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN 2017-2026 (PLAN) RAMSEY AND ANOKA COUNTIES NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of VLAWMO will hold a public hearing on the 10-year amendment to its Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (Plan) on June 22, 2016 at the Vadnais Heights City Hall Council chambers at 7 PM. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the draft Plan, with its updated goals, strategies, projects, programs and budgets together with comments from state and local agencies and the watershed response. The Board will consider sending the updated Plan with a summary of both comments and changes to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources for final consideration and approval. The draft Plan is available on the VLAWMO website: www.vlawmo.org or by contacting the watershed administrator. See contact information below.

Stephanie McNamara, Administrator 651-204-6073; 800 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

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Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www. shortredheadreelreviews.com.

©1986 through 2016 by Wendy Schadewald

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(PG-13) (3) [CRUDE AND SUGGESTIVE HUMOR, SOME NUDITY, ACTION VIOLENCE, AND BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE.] — When a former beefy, bullied CIA agent (Dwayne Johnson) reconnects in Baltimore with a former classmate turned accountant (Kevin Hart) who married his high school sweetheart (Danielle Nicolet), and seeks his help in getting longitude codes to stop the selling of highly classified information in this funny, entertaining, slapstick, cameo-dotted (Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman and Thomas Kretschmann),114-minute comedy, they find themselves being pursued by a tenacious CIA agent (Amy Ryan) who believes the agent has gone rogue and killed his partner (Aaron Paul).

(PG) (4) [SOME SEQUENCES OF SCARY ACTION AND PERIL.] — Stunning special effects dominate this suspenseful, family-oriented, entertaining, colorful, 3-D, 105-minute remake of the 1967 animated film based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel in which an orphaned Indian boy (Neel Sethi) who was raised by a wolf pack (voiceovers

by Lupita Nyong’o, Giancarlo Esposito et al.), is protected by a panther (voiceover by Ben Kingsley), a honey-loving grizzly bear (voiceover by Bill Murray) and other animal friends when a sneaky boa constrictor (voiceover by Scarlett Johansson), a gargantuan orangutan (voiceover by Christopher Walken), and a revenge-driven leopard (voiceover

by Idris Elba) threaten the boy’s life as he journeys to return to his own kind at the man village; may be too scary for young children.

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(PG-13) (2.5) [INTENSE SEQUENCES OF VIOLENCE AND ACTION THROUGHOUT, AND SOME SENSUALITY.] — After Batman (Ben Affleck) makes meticulous plans to kill Superman (Henry Cavill), who is in love with reporter Lois Lane (Amy Adams), because he believes he may be a threat to Earth in this critically lambasted, convoluted, action-packed, fast-paced, special effects-laden, star-studded (Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Diane Lane, Michael Shannon, Scoot McNairy, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Jena Malone and Kevin Costner), 3-D, overly long, 151-minute thriller, the enemies end up joining forces with Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) to take down a menacing alien monster created by psychotic, power-hungry Lex Luther (Jesse Eisenberg).

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I-35 PROJECT: MnDOT proposes adding noise walls FROM PAGE 1

Lexington Avenue in Blaine, and the east side of I-35W between Lake Drive and 95th Avenue.

In order for the noise walls to become a reality, residents and property owners who would receive at least a 5-decibel reduction in noise have to vote in support of the project. “Depending on how the land is and what is in between, the noise may travel farther in some areas and [less far] in other areas. A general rule of thumb is that you have to be within 300-500 feet from the freeway in order to get 5 decibels of noise [reduction],�

Adams said.

MnDOT uses a weighted voting system for noise walls. The level of influence (points) a resident or property owner may have on the outcome of a proposed noise barrier is based on how the property is affected by the barrier and whether or not the resident owns the property. For example, for a property/unit that is immediately adjacent to the noise barrier, a resident gets 2 points and an owner gets 4 points. For a property that is not immediately adjacent to

the noise barrier a resident gets 1 point and an owner gets 2 points.

If 50 percent or more of all possible points from eligible voters are received after the fi rst request for votes, the majority of points determines the outcome of the barrier. If less than 50 percent of the possible voting points are received after the fi rst request, a second ballot

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a rollover crash from continuing to roll or tip over — which would endanger anyone within the vehicle as well as the ďŹ rst responders responding to the scene. The female escaped the crash with only minor injuries.

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Top: Here is what the proposed noise walls north of U.S. 10 would look like. The walls would have brown concrete posts, brown wood planking and an Evergreen tree motif.

Bottom: MnDOT is proposing a project that would construct three noise walls in the Quad Community Press coverage area. The yellow lines indicate the new proposed walls, and the magenta lines indicate existing walls.

will be mailed to the eligible voters who didn't respond.

If 25 percent or more of all possible points are received after the second request for votes, then the outcome is determined by the majority of votes received. If less than 25 percent of total points are received after the second request, then the barrier will not be constructed. If there is a tie, the barrier will be constructed.

Adams said the voting process would most likely take place in August.

The entire project is estimated to cost $208 million. Through the Corridors of Commerce program, the project was awarded $1.1 million in state funds and $800,000 in federal funding. There is still a gap in the

funding. Depending on funding, construction for the estimated fouryear project could begin in the spring of 2019. Adams added MnDOT would like to start in spring 2018, if the funding can be secured earlier.

Adams stressed, “There are no taxes on this, there will be no assessments to you. Residents do not pay for this project.� The money for the project comes from regular state and federal taxes, primarily gas tax.

The next public meeting is from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Elmwood Evangelical Free Church, 3615 Chelmsford Road NE, St. Anthony Village. For more information, visit mndot.gov/metro/ projects/i35wroseville.

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Centennial Community Band kicks off ‘Music on the Lake’

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM STAFF WRITER

CIRCLE PINES — People gathered on the lawn by the pavilion to kick off the summer concert, “Music on the Lake – It’s Golden” with a performance from the Centennial Community Band Thursday, June 9 at Golden Lake Park.

For the second year, the city is offering a free concert series over the summer months. This year's series has four concerts.

When the Centennial Community Band was established in 2003, it had only 12 members from around the Centennial area. Now, with around 50 members, the band has members from all over the Twin Cities. The band's performance included a mix of traditional concert band music along with classical transcriptions, which are songs written for orchestras.

Songs were performed from “Star Wars,” “Beauty and the Beast,” the documentary “Victory at Sea” and the Olympics.

“We have people who are college music majors, a few music teachers, and then we also have people who haven't played in 20 years and have dusted off their instrument,” said Centennial Community Band Director Barry Zumwalde.

Zumwalde has been the director of the band since fall 2013. He is currently a

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Above right: Centennial Community Band member Melissa Jaques of Centerville plays the alto saxophone. She has been a member of the band for 13 years and serves as the band's treasurer on the board.

Above left: Centennial Community Band Director Barry Zumwalde has been the director since fall 2013. He is currently a music teacher in the Forest Lake School District.

music teacher in the Forest Lake School District.

Not only is there a wide range in skill level, but there is also a wide range in ages of the band members. The minimum age is 16; some members are in their 70s. The group meets every Tuesday night throughout the school year. The band performs three concerts during the school year, two to four more performances throughout the north metro in June, and has July and August off.

“There are groups you work with and sometimes they play, but there isn't that complete commitment to what you are

doing, and these folks are very kind in their willingness to give everything they've got. It is really enjoyable to be a part of that,” Zumwalde said.

Band member Diane Hofer of Shoreview joined the band 2 1/2 years ago after she found out Zumwalde was the band's new director. She had previously played with him in another community band and was excited for the opportunity to work with him again.

“He just makes rehearsals such a joy to be at. If you want to work with a fabulous instructor, he is the one to work with.

What he teaches the group, it really makes a difference in how we perform.

He has positive attitude and he is very encouraging. He really sets a tone and makes it a real delight to be a part of,” she said.

Hofer plays the trombone. She began playing the instrument in the fifth grade and then took a break from it to start a family after she graduated from college.

Some time later, she was looking for a social activity and hobby and decided to

give the band a try.

“They are just the nicest people. They all come together on Tuesday nights, Barry takes control of the room and we do fabulous work together. We have huge improvements from week to week,” she said. “You are making music together and before you know it, the two hours have just flown by and it is time to go home.”

Melissa Jaques of Centerville has played with the band for 13 years and also serves as the band's treasurer. She played the alto saxophone throughout high school and then took a break from it in college. After college, she came across a community education booklet and saw information about the band. “I thought it would be fun to try,” she said.

“There are no auditions, so there is no pressure. Anybody can join.”

Currently membership fees are $70 per year. To become a member or to get more information, call Kerri LeJeune at 763-785-9007. “If people are interested in joining, we welcome them to come to rehearsal and check us out, try playing with us and see if it feels like a good fit for them and their musicianship. We don't turn anyone away,” Zumwalde said.

Other performers in the “Music on the Lake – It’s Golden” concert series include: The Splatter Sisters from 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday June 29.

Bend in the River Big Band from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21.

Saints of Swing Big Band from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. There will be a free swing dance lesson with a Centennial Community Education instructor at 6 p.m. preceding the event.

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES Circle Pines The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its June 14 meeting: • Discussed progress on the hiring process for a new city administrator.

Current City Administrator Jim Keinath gave his notice of retirement on June 9. His last day will be Sept. 7.

The position was open for applicants through June 8 and 31 candidates applied for the position. Mayor Dave Bartholomay said, “It was a good number of applicants. I've looked through the applications quickly and there are some good applicants in there, and then there are some applicants that you are not quite sure why exactly they applied,” he said.

• The search committee is tentatively scheduled to conduct interviews for the position on July 11 and 12 to narrow down the pool of candidates to a more manageable number. The hope is to have some overlap between the new administrator and Keinath to ease the transition. Bartholomay addressed

Keinath: “We will tell you over and over again over these next couple of months that we appreciate all of the work you've done for us.”

• Awarded bids for five different components of the cable HD upgrade for North Metro TV. Bids were received Monday, June 6. “We did not get as many bids as we expected, but we did get good bids. The people that are typically low bidders on projects in the metro area were the bidders, so we are comfortable with the dollar amounts that are indicated,” Keinath said.

• The council awarded the bid for the Electronic Field Production (EFP) vehicle to Gerling & Associates of Sunbury, Ohio in the amount of $201,922. Gerling & Associates was the only bidder. The council also awarded numerous projects totaling $1,785,505 to low bidder Alpha Video of Bloomington.

The bids included $574,345 for master controls, $469,520 for Studio A and $40,025 for Studio B. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28.

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