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Coupon Book inside! Take a bite out of Lyme A local restauranteur takes part in a campaign against Lyme disease. Story on page 2.

By Emma Theis Staff Reporter

Two New Police Officers for Lino Read more of the latest City Council actions on page 3.

Police Reports Multiple accidents, a hitand-run, and theft were reported in Lino, and vandalism and theft were reported in Lexington and Centerville. Read more police reports on page 3.

Sports Golden Lake Gallop is coming up in July, five Centennial football players are going to play college ball, and Cougar volleyball had a successful camp last week. Read more sports on page 7.

Community Briefs Free outdoor yoga, haunted walking tours, summer concerts, and more community news on page 9.

Toastmasters Honoree Lino Lakes Toastmasters club honors a 30-year club member. Read more on page 14.

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Week of July 1-7, 2015 Weather tidbit: July outlook: Temperatures warmer than normal. Precipitation drier than normal. Normals: High 82.2°. Low 62.8°. Rainfall 4.50”. Year Ago this week: July 2014 starts off on a cool note with highs only in the low 70’s for the rst 3 days. Lows averaged in the low 50’s for the rst 4 days.

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Hut, hut, read! Centennial Senior High football captain Tre Morris and a number of his teammates took some time to read for wide-eyed kids last week taking part in a summer program at Centennial Square. Reading Photos/see page 7

Fire petition lawsuit appeal snuffed by Appeals Court By Emma Theis Staff Reporter The appeal of a lawsuit filed by a citizen group against the city of Lino Lakes was denied by the Minnesota Court of Appeals June 1. The group of local firefighters and citizens, led by the Centennial Fire Relief Association (CFRA), sued Lino Lakes after a petition signed by more than 800 residents was rejected by the city in August 2014. The petition sought to allow Lino Lakes residents to vote on the matter of the city’s withdrawal from the Centennial Fire District by placing the issue on the November 2014 ballot. According to City Councilman Dave Roes-

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er, the decision to withdraw from the Centennial Fire District (CFD) was reached primarily because Lino Lakes funded 70 percent of the cost of the fire district while using 70 percent of the services, but had only a third of the voting power in the district’s decisionmaking process. City Administrator Jeff Karlson said the courts agreed with the city’s argument that the decision to withdraw from the CFD was an administrative decision and not a legislative act. City residents reserve the right to propose a new ordinance or propose to amend an existing ordinance through what’s called the initiative process. However, since the

council’s decision was a resolution and not an ordinance or local law, the Tenth Judicial District Court dismissed the lawsuit on August 19, 2014. The subsequent appeal made by the group on March 26 of this year was subsequently denied by the Court of Appeals in St. Paul. Karlson said that Minnesota courts have consistently ruled against initiatives that interfere with city council’s discretion in administrative matters. “It would substantially alter how governments could operate if a group could submit an initiative for every administrative act they disagreed with,” said Karlson.

Two girls from Centennial High School are traveling to Hawaii in July as part of a High Adventure program at a youth center based in their neighborhood. YouthWay Ministries, a nonprofit, faith-based ministry which strives to provide nurturing and encouraging experiences for children of economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, runs the youth center out of the Centennial Square Manufactured Home Community, located in the southeast corner of Blaine off I-35W and Lake Drive. Maria Estrada, 17, and Sarah Gregory, 18, raised more than $2,000 each working concessions at the Minnesota State Auction over the past four years. Kids from the youth center, ages 9 and up, have the opportunity to learn life-enhancing skills such goal setting, money management, organizational planning and delayed gratification while working towards a high adventure (such as a trip to Hawaii).

The center’s High Adventure program is modeled after the Boy Scout’s High Adventure program, according to YouthWay Ministries director Forrest Gregory. Gregory, who lives in Centennial Square, started volunteering at the center in 2005 and was asked to assume a leadership role in 2007. This is YouthWay Ministries’ first High Adventure trip. Gregory, a Hawaii native, will accompany the girls on the excursion. The group will leave July 16 and plans to return Aug. 6. In addition to attending Gregory’s traditional Hawaiian family reunion, the girls want to see historical sites, visit a college, see Hawaiian temples, go on a snorkel cruise, spend a lot of time on the beach and visit a teen nightclub. YouthWay Ministries offers lots of other programs for all ages, including adults. Gregory started Manna Market in 2008, a program coordinated with local food shelves to distribute over 3 million pounds of food annually to local people in need.

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Welding accident burns down garage in Lino Lakes By Emma Theis A welding accident culminated in a detached garage being lost to a fire in the 1400 block of Woodland Drive in Lino Lakes June 25. The resident was reportedly welding on a vehicle when it caught on fire and spread to the rest of the structure. No injuries were reported. One firefighter was overcome by the heat, but was not transported. Centennial Fire responded and was assisted by the Hugo, Lexington, and Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View fire departments. The blaze was contained to the garage, but the building and everything inside was a total loss, according to Centennial Fire Chief Glen Olson.

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Lexington teen injured in Hwy. 61 crash HUGO — A head-on collision at 159th Street and Highway 61 Sunday night, June 21, killed a Center City woman and injured a Lexington teen. The State Patrol reported the deceased as Mary L. Patterson, 35. She was driving a 1997 Dodge Stratus northbound when it collided with a south-

bound 1998 Ford Ranger driven by Mcklane Sanders, 18, of Lexington. Sanders' injuries were described as non-life threatening. A passenger in the Ford pickup, Mark Napier, 18, of Circle Pines was not injured. It is not known whether alcohol played a role. State Patrol Lt. Tiffani Nielson said it

was "unknown" whether Patterson had alcohol in her system. Those results are pending a medical examiner's toxicology report. No alcohol was detected in the two men. All parties were wearing seat belts. The June 21 accident occurred around 10:10 p.m. Earlier reports listed a Lino

Lakes man as a passenger in the Ford Ranger. That is incorrect. Nielson said the man was driving through the accident scene and stopped due to debris on the road. He was inadvertently named in the State Patrol report. — Debra Neutkens

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Take a bite out of Lyme disease By Debra Neutkens Editor People with Lyme disease don't look sick. But for some chronic sufferers of the tick-borne disease, getting out of bed is a challenge. White Bear Lake restaurateur Kate McKeague is sadly familiar with the debilitating illness. She was diagnosed with Lyme disease three years ago. On the bright side, The Station Pub manager has learned to navigate its symptoms through a strict dietary regimen and long-term antibiotic treatments. Before the diagnosis, McKeague said, she could barely function. "I started getting sick in summer of 2012," McKeague recalled. "I had horrible fatigue, muscle pain and weakness, and trouble with my hand motor skills. I had brain fog, which is typical of Lyme disease. I saw different doctors but no one could figure out what was wrong. My blood work looked normal, a test for Lyme came back negative. That's typical for people with Lyme, they're told nothing is wrong with them because we don't look sick. But I couldn't get out of bed." Her dad recommended she see a physician in Vadnais Heights, someone she credits with "saving her life." He suggested she be retested for Lyme. This time it was positive. McKeague went through several doctors before she found one who in her words was "Lyme literate." Sometimes, it's not an easy person to find. Why? Doctors aren't listening, says a Forest Lakearea Lyme expert. Family practitioner Betty Maloney has probably published more peer-reviewed papers on Lyme disease than anyone in Minnesota, including the newest treatment guidelines for the disease. "Yet when I tried to speak at the Minnesota Family Physicians conference on the topic, of which I belong to that acad-

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When engorged, deer ticks swell up to the size of a small bean. Lyme disease symptoms can occur 3 to 30 days after tick bite and for some who suffer Lyme arthritis, six months to years later. emy, they didn't find the need to hear from me at all," she said. Maloney finds the apathy increasingly frustrating. "I feel like I've jumped through every hoop that mainstream medicine has asked in order to communicate with my colleagues," she stated. "They say, 'Show me the evidence about chronic Lyme disease.' When I do, they don't want to look at it. They won't come to the table and talk about it." Maloney believes the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is worried about a shortage of antibiotics and bacterial resistance. "Lyme bacteria does not develop resistance, but other bacteria do," she said. "So they basically are throwing the chronic Lyme patients under the bus." At the local level, she feels physicians have received much propaganda about what Lyme is and isn't while being pushed to be good stewards of antibiotics. "They don't have time to look at the evidence like I have," Maloney said, "so they buy in without thinking. This rationale has to be examined. In the face of all these patients saying they are still sick, and they are not people who want to be sick, it behooves physicians to say, 'Hey, something is not right here.'" There was a time when physicians were reluctant to prescribe long-term antibiotic therapy for chronic Lyme disease patients because they feared reprisal from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. In March 2010, Maloney was instrumental in convincing the board to put a moratorium on the practice, which meant physicians would not be investigated nor disciplined simply because they prescribed long-term antibiotics. That moratorium was extended last November another five years. The resolution passed by the board members specifically stated that the science remains unsettled. "That was a positive," Maloney noted. "We did that with little fanfare. The board had little discussion; some said it was all quackery. But they passed it, so that was good news."

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Lino Lakes hires two new police officers The Lino Lakes City Council took the additional actions at its June 22 meeting: • Approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 02-15, amending the code of ordinances relating to liquor and beer to allow the issuance of more than one on-sale intoxicating liquor license per individual. The additional licenses will only be available to restaurants. • Approved on-sale liquor, wine and 3.2 beer license with Sunday sales for Elwoods Craft Beer and Food, a new restuarant opening soon at 7997 Lake Drive, Suite 3

in Lino Lakes. Elwoods owner Clayton Gratz also owns The Liquor Barrel in Lino Lakes. • Relating to the Turnberry Crossing Second Addition, the council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance 03-15 concerning vacating a drainage and utility easement over Lot 24. A new drainage and utility easement will be dedicated over Lot 12. Council also approved the planned unit development final plan, final plat and the development agreement for the project. • Awarded a bid of $668,676.92 to Valley Paving, Inc. for the 2015 mill

The Lino Lakes City Council approved the hiring of Jacob Swanson and Brittany Meck as two new police ofﬁcers for the Lino Lakes Police Department. The police division was previously staffed with 24 police personnel, but had two open positions; one funded under the 2015 approved budget and the other funded by a grant. According to a memo by Lino Lakes Public Safety Director John Swenson, the hiring process was extensive and yielded ofﬁcer candidates that will continue the tradition of providing high quality public safety services. and overlay project which will include the areas of West Oaks, Otter Bay and Otter Lake Hills neighborhoods along with Bald Eagle Lake Boulevard and County Road J. The budget for the project

is $850,000. City staff is working on a cost sharing agreement with Ramsey County for the County Road J improvements. The substantial completion date for the project is August 31, 2015 and the

final completion date including restoration is September 30, 2015. • Postponed the approval of plans and specifications and authorization of advertisement for bids on the Well No. 6 Pump

House construction project. Staff was directed to update the plans and specifications to include no storage. Action on this item was previously postponed at the June 8 council meeting.

Police Reports The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A 17-year-old male from Forest Lake and a 17-year-old male from Lindstrom were both arrested for shoplifting on 700 block of Apollo Drive at 2:36 p.m. June 17. • A 14-year-old male from Lino Lakes was cited for possession of marijuana and an 18-year-old male, also from Lino Lakes, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 600 block of Aqua Lane at 10:38 p.m. June 17. • Miscellaneous items reportedly were stolen after unknown suspects entered two vehicles in the 7000 block of Antelope Drive during the overnight hours of June 18. • An unlocked vehicle was tampered with and the glove box was opened in the 7000 block of Antelope Drive June 18. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle. • A cooler containing mail was found near the 100 block of Ulmer Drive at 9:16 a.m. June 18. The cooler had previously been stolen from a vehicle on the 7100 block of Gray Heron Drive at an unknown time. • Two vehicles sustained moderate damage after a vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in the 7600 block of Lake Drive at 9:19 a.m. June 19. No injuries were reported.

• A hit-and-run with a mailbox occurred in the 400 block of Aqua Lane at 6:48 p.m. June 19. An unknown suspect reportedly collided with a mailbox and fled the scene. • A vehicle struck a pillar near a gas pump in the 7900 block of Lake Drive at 9:01 a.m. June 20. The 56-year-old Cedar man, who was driving the vehicle, was cited for not having insurance. • Minor injuries were reported after a car accident occurred on the 7900 block of I-35E at 4:25 p.m. June 20. The vehicles collided after one vehicle attempted to make a U-turn. • An 18-year-old Lino Lakes man was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana on the 6600 block of Ruffed Grouse Road at 1:30 a.m. June 21. A 47-year-old East Bethel woman was arrested for fourth-degree assault on a police officer, fifth-degree assault, fleeing police, obstructing with force and disorderly conduct on the 6800 block of Lake Drive at 8:19 p.m. June 22. Police reports indicated she was intoxicated. • A vehicle was rummaged through in the 700 block of Fox Circle during the overnight hours of June 22. • A vehicle failed to yield the right of way and turned in front of another vehicle, causing a car accident on the 8100 block of Lake Drive at 9:19 a.m. June 22. A Maplewood woman, 70, was cited for failing to yield the right of way and a

Lino Lakes man, 52, was cited for failing to wear a seat belt. • A Garmin GPS reportedly was stolen from a vehicle on the 6400 block of Deerwood Lane during the overnight hours of June 23. The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A 27-year-old man was arrested for second-degree DWI and no proof of insurance on the 9500 block of Aspen Avenue in Lexington at 2:41 p.m. June 10. The man admitted to using methamphetamine recently and failed field sobriety testing. • Vandalism to a vehicle was reported on the 3800 block of Edith Lane in Lexington on June 11. There are no suspects at this time. • A female cashier in her twenties was cited after she sold tobacco to an underage buyer during a tobacco compliance check at a business in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville June 12. • A vehicle was vandalized in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington June 13. There are no suspects at this time. • A 15-year-old male riding a bicycle near the intersection of Peterson Trail and Main Street in Centerville at 1:30 a.m. June 14 was charged with drug paraphernalia, an alcohol offense, and

a curfew violation. • Theft from a vehicle occurred in the 7200 block of Centerville Road in Centerville at 6:13 a.m. June 14. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and the suspects reportedly live in Lino Lakes. • Online harassing communications by a male customer against an adult female employee was reported at a business in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington June 15. • A cellphone valued at $170 was reported missing from the 10 block of Oak Ridge Trail in Circle Pines June 16. • A 28-year-old man was cited for an illegal burn in the 9300 block of Ryan Place in Lexington June 17. The burn violated multiple city ordinances related to recreational fires. • A vehicle was keyed and two of its tires were slashed on the 1700 block of Peltier Lake Drive in Centerville June 18. The vehicle owner believed the vandalism was retaliation for a previous incident. • A Centennial Lakes squad car was struck by a vehicle on Lake Drive at Lexington Avenue in Lexington at 6:31 p.m. June 21. The 64-year-old male driver was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and third-degree test refusal and was booked at the Anoka County Jail. • A bicycle was reportedly stolen from the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville June 21.

Student News In July, Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador Rachel Huset will participate in the Minneapolis Aquatennial candidate program and pageant. Huset will compete for the Queen of the Lakes Crown at the 76th annual Queen of the Lakes Coronation at 4 p.m. Saturday, July Rachel Huset 25 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus. The event will include private parties, a ride in the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade, boat rides, private viewing of the legendary Target fireworks, a “Meet the Candidates” event, and several judged interviews. The judging panel bases its selection on several areas, including poise, communication skills, accomplishments and personality. Huset currently attends the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she is studying business administration and psychology. Blaine resident Leah Reineccius, Circle Pines residents Anthony Balynas and Samantha Erdmann, and Lino Lakes resident Marshall Hoemke were all named to the spring honors list at the University of WisconsinStevens Point. Rachel Stanek of Lino Lakes was named to the spring semester “A” honor roll from BlueSky Online School. The following students recently graduated from St. Cloud State University: Devon Richter of Blaine, Bachelor of Arts, cum laude; Britta Brolin of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude; Kandice Byron of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, cum laude; and Cynthia Palzer of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude. Ruby Kramer of Circle Pines was named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing Education. Kramer took classes there as part of Centennial High School’s PSEO program. The following students were named to the spring dean’s list at Iowa State University: John Kallestad of Blaine; Savannah Fernholz of Centerville; John Heiling of Cir-

cle Pines; and Kelsey Burggraff, Alex Esboldt, Kaitlin Farmerie, Grace Fidler, Michael Gray, Nyssa Hughes, Steven Lindner, Kaitlin McCoshen, and Sean Ryan, all of Lino Lakes. Mariah Lindemoen of Blaine, was named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Blaine resident Melissa Jabas recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Brandon Will of Circle Pines was named to the spring dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Brenna Classen of Lino Lakes was named to the spring dean’s list at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kassandra Brandvold of Blaine is the recipient of the Outstanding Graduate in Psychology Award from the University of Minnesota-Morris. Bethany Renstrom of Circle Pines was named to the spring dean’s list at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Holly Smith of Blaine, Christina Ensign of Circle Pines, and Marcus Pasell of Lino Lakes were all named to the spring dan’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Taylor Richart of Blaine recently earned a roster spot on the Men’s Ice Hockey Team at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The following students were named the spring dan’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Emilia Anderson, Stephanie Johnson, and Samantha West, all of Centerville; Brooke Hallen of Circle Pines; Samantha Blom, John Ernster, Katelynn Forliti, Ali Grandstrand, Brianna Hoel, Bridget Kalgren, Mikaela Marier, Jacob Marso, Zachary Marso, Jaclyn Mckoskey, Daniel Mockenhaupt, Taylor Osterhues, Maren Russman, and Monica Tlachac, all of Lino Lakes. The following students recently graduated from North Dakota State University: Michelle Adelmann, Casey Bloom, Lucas Budzien, Megan Duevel, Alexander Lapham, Amanda Olek, Courtney Olson, Ryan Platz, Angela Scott, Cordelia Seckler, Spencer Stromback, and Nicole Wieczorek, all of Blaine; Emily Knilans and Breanna Oldenburg, both of Circle Pines; Kristine Borys, Philip Cooksey, Keith Dahl, Wesley Dullinger, Collin Goldsmith, Mitchell Nelson, and Alyssa Windey, all of Lino Lakes. The following students were named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Duluth: Dustin Carlson, Zachary Eshete, Brittany Friday, Chantel Kruell, Tami McDonald, Luke Remme, and Nathaniel Scherer,

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Opinion Warning signs THE RECENT MASABOUT THE SACRE of nine people TOWN in the black church at Charleston, South Carolina, is clearly another warning that we have a very troubled society. All of us need to be aware of what’s happening to our children, GENE JOHNSON our neighborhoods, our schools, wherever we might be. This youthful killer showed many symptoms of racist hatred. His connection to white supremacist groups, his website, burning the U.S. flag, waving the Confederate flag whenever he had a chance, were all signals of his hate. People around him could have alerted the proper authorities of this looming and threatening danger. Parents may have to report their children who display abnormal behaviors. The signs of this loner were ignored. One thing became clear. Members and friends of the Emmanuel AME Church in their mourning did not start riots. They did not show hate but rather many expressed forgiveness, mercy and compassion. This was a shining example of Biblical faith and forgiveness. This active evil is being met with grief and love. Forgiveness is a process. While this is very evident of racial hatred toward the blacks, it also shows symptoms of class warfare. Charleston is a city with practically no middle class at all. You’re either wealthy or you’re poor. Conversation is necessary to unite people from all walks of life. Don’t hesitate to initiate conversation when you have minorities around you. If you’re going to love your neighbor, you’re going need to know them. Everyone has similar concerns. Earning a living, families in a secure community and having the best education possible is a common goal for all people. The Sunday service following the tragic death of nine people and the thousands who turned out for the march, are wonderful examples of people being united and initiating the healing process. SUMMER FESTIVALS ARE a great time to bring families and neighbors together to enjoy all kinds of events. Almost every community has some type of event every year. In White Bear Lake we’re fortunate to live on the parade route, so it’s a good time to ﬁre up the barbeque, invite friends and coworkers, along with relatives, to enjoy this event. This year nearly a hundred entries were in the Manitou Days Parade. It’s a pure delight to see how excited the children get, picking up and catching candy, listening to the bands, watching the many homemade and professional ﬂoats pass by. Our granddaughter, Abbey, had friends over to watch the parade. They were very careful to make sure the small children around them got their share of the “goodies” handed out during the parade. Grandma’s Bakery even brought cookies up to our veranda for our guests. CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL DOLS, 20+ year photographer for Press Publications, and his wonderful exhibit at the Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake. The silent auction, Paul’s artwork of local life, brought meaningful funds to the center. Thank you community for turning out to support this talented artist. HAVE YOU OFTEN wondered about your results in advertising? Remember the market rule: people have to see or hear your message 11 times before they will respond. — Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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1. Lino Lakes father works towards bright future for his three daughters with Down syndrome - Father wants to make his daughters’ life goals and dreams a reality, regardless of their disabilities. Quad Press > News + Mobile 2. Hot wing dam! St. Croix River structures found historically signi cant - “Wing dams” or channel diverters built in the late 1800s documented on the St. Croix River. Lowdown (SCV) > News + Mobile 3. Forest Lake doing bang-up job for Fourth of July - The annual celebration for which the city is known is revving up once again. Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 4. Dance guru dishes - Robin Lind is choreographing Masquers Theatre’s upcoming production of “Shrek The Musical.” Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 5. Beer Show duo heads home to expand craft beer venture - Ryan Widuch and Tom Boland earn their paychecks by tasting, talking and selling craft beer. White Bear Press > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

Your personal response to violence With the tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina fresh on our minds, many wonder how this world can ever begin to create more peaceful communities. People are advocating for change in our laws and in our culture, and that is all well and good. As a community leader, I often think about solutions from a city-wide perspective or sometimes I see a need for county, state or national action. But as a Christian, I think about starting with myself: Am I living my life the right way? Am I being an instrument of God’s peace?

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

DAVE BARTHOLOMAY of the solution. What is Green Dot? Police in some big cities place a red dot on the map to mark a violent action. Green Dot (www. l ive t h e g re e n d o t . o r g ) trains people to consider

Send the message that disrespect and violence, in whatever form, is not acceptable behavior in your community. There is a need for each of us to consider what we as individuals can do to help create the kind of community we want for ourselves and our children. I have attended training for the ‘Green Dot’ program and I think this could be part

how they will respond to a difficult situation that could go turn into something worse. Their action to help defuse an act of bullying, a loud argument, or any inappropriate event that could become a more serious violent behavior, puts a

Green Dot on the map. Imagine a community map that has more green dots than red! What a message that would send about how people treat and watch out for each other; about expectations of positive behavior stating loud and clear that violence is not the way to resolve conflicts in our community! Let me share an example: you are in the parking lot of a grocery store when you come across an exasperated mother violently shaking her screaming young child by the arm and saying, “knock it off or you’re really going to get it.” Do you freeze, not knowing what to do? Or do you avoid the situation, feeling horrible but telling yourself it’s not really your problem? Who steps up to help that child? With Green Dot training, I learned three ways I could respond: I could be direct (walk up to the mother and tell her to stop); I could distract her (walk up and ask the mother for directions to 35W or where an ATM machine might be); or I could delegate (call the police or tell someone in authority). Your goal is to break the moment, to get the party to stop, if only for this time and place. Your action may have

kept the situation from getting worse. That’s a Green Dot! You have taken a small step to help avoid violent situations in your community. And you are helping set an expectation that small acts of violence will not be tolerated—you want a peaceful community. Like many of you, I have felt the regret of not stepping up when I came across seemingly small acts of disrespect or violence. For every bully and victim there are many bystanders who saw it happen and did nothing. For every neighbor of a domestic violence household there is the regret of not helping in some small way. Now I am not suggesting that you should put yourself in harms way. We need to keep ourselves safe, but let’s move beyond inaction. Let’s each determine how we will respond to these situations. Sometimes you will step up and sometimes you should call the police. But do something - send the message that disrespect and violence, in whatever form, is not acceptable behavior in your community. — Dave Bartholomay is the Mayor of Circle Pines

Going green on your wedding day Last year in the United States, approximately 2.5 million couples were married, creating approximately 62 tons of carbon dioxide and can you imagine how much trash! Weddings don’t need to be wasteful. You can do your part to help Mother Earth and lessen the impact without sacriﬁcing style. What can you do? Locate a local wedding venue where you can hold the ceremony and reception in the same place. If you are lucky, maybe the venue offers lodging, too. This will cut down on guest travel and create fewer emissions in the air. Hosting both the ceremony and reception in one location will also eliminate the need for decorating two different locations saving you money and time while cutting back on waste. Outdoor wedding locations, can help show off the beauty of the environment, but it’s important to select a venue with a rain day option. Have your heart set on the big church ceremony? Follow it up with a reception at a venue that supports green causes. The rings – Seek out a green jeweler. Many use recycled materials. Explore vintage bands or melting down old pieces you no longer use. Ask about the origin of your gems and select a fair labor gem.

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MISSIE SWANSON Avoid the purchase of a “bloodstone” gem. The dress – Consider reusing or renting a bridal gown. Reﬂect on the sentiment of wearing a loved one’s dress; your mother’s or perhaps a sister or special aunt. Find a good tailor and style it your way. Explore a second hand wedding boutique. Research gown rental options; the guys can rent a tux, why can’t the bride rent a gown? If you do purchase a new gown, ﬁnd a dress you will wear again or that you can donate to a worthy cause. Invites – Choose recycled paper or a great paper alternative such as cotton, hemp or bamboo. Use a postcard for your “save the date” and save on postage, too! Virtual RSVP sites save paper, while a wedding website can offer helpful wedding information for your guests like maps, lodging info, important

phone numbers and maybe a few fun photos of the happy couple. Flowers & Favors – Pollinator-friendly, nonGMO plants and seedlings make great centerpieces and can double as a take-home keepsake for your guests. If you are planning an outdoor ceremony, ask venue coordinators if you can see some seasonal garden photos so you know what to expect. Farm to Table-- Select seasonal or local farmers market menu items. Do not use disposable dinnerware. If your selected venue does not provide china plates or glassware, consider renting these items. Opt for organic wine and beer brands. Use soy or beeswax candles in place of petroleum based options. Donate leftover food to a nearby homeless shelter. Once you locate that “green” venue don’t forget to ask about any preferred vendor programs. Many venues have preferred vendors that are also environmentally conscious and will provide a discount for your special day! — Missie Swanson works in marketing for The Outing Lodge bed and breakfast/event center in Stillwater.

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Letters to the Editor Representative government William Kusterman LINO LAKES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two letters to the editor were published last week in the Quad Community Press. Both letter writers were reacting to the decision made by the City Council in early 2014 to remove the city of Lino Lakes from the Centennial Fire District. Both letters expressed frustration that the City Council did not do what it is not obligated to do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, allow a public referendum on the decision to withdraw from the Centennial Fire District. In this instance, the City Council acted upon its duties and powers to take an action in the best interests of all Lino Lakes citizens. Both letters suggested that elected officials, as a rule, should forgo their public duties and refrain from exercising those duties, when a faction of the community â&#x20AC;&#x201D; call it a mob â&#x20AC;&#x201D; disagrees. I believe this is called anarchy. As each letter writer is aware, and as has been fully adjudicated in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor (at much financial and nonfinancial cost to the city), the action taken by the City Council to withdraw from the Centennial Fire District was completely within its purview and was not subject to referendum. Importantly, the actions of the City Council to withdraw from the Centennial Fire District were correct in that they were truly made with the best interests of all Lino Lakes residents in mind. This decision will effectively take the city from a position of no influence over the administration of the Centennial Fire District to a position of full decisionmaking related to our own Lino Lakes Fire Division of Public Safety. Finally, in Ms. Maherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, and especially as a member of the legal community who should understand the le-

gal process, to state that the city â&#x20AC;&#x153;went to courtâ&#x20AC;? when, in fact the city was in court solely to defend itself against the petulance of the mob, calls into question her ethics and integrity. As Ms. Maher ponders another run at Lino Lakes City Council, I wonder, is this the type of leadership Lino Lakes citizens seek?

There they go again Jeff Reinert LINO LAKES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Well, as Ronald Reagan used to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There they go again.â&#x20AC;? It is disappointing to see a certain group of people always spreading misinformation like we saw in letters to the editor last week. In the end, the letter writers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to care much about Lino Lakes, just their own self-interest. One writer talks about a shell game but the City Council followed constitutional law, as it always does. The other letter writer misrepresented financial numbers and methods. Being ignorant of how the laws work is no excuse. The Quad Press article they both referred to ran a couple weeks ago. The article was full of so much bad information that the managing editor for the paper drove to Lino Lakes to meet with our city administrator to apologize for the poor reporting. I wonder where the reporter got all of that bad info. People associated with this same group sued the city, wasting about $30,000 of tax dollars after being advised that their claims were frivolous. The city actions held up in court, not once but twice, just as we expected. They just wanted to make a headline and smear our city. A lot of them donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even live in Lino Lakes. Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an election year, I think we can all expect more misinformation and personal attacks from the same group. We have all had to listen to it now for almost two years, and a lot of residents are get-

ting tired of their negativity. In 2014 the Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety was voted the best in the seven-county metro area and has served Lino Lakes residents for almost 60 years. Our new forward-thinking hybrid model will now include fire service, improving all aspects of service to our residents. Many cities are coming to realize that combining police and fire is the model of the future. Plymouth just adopted a similar model and more cities are considering it. Once again, Lino Lakes leads the way for others to follow.

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change within our own city. I forgive Stephen Sylvester for his letter to the editor last week for his name-calling of elected officials. This name-calling path that he has chosen is not the route that I am willing to go. I am disappointed in the editorial process that would allow this to be published. Please contact me if you have any questions about the direction that we are taking with our fire protection model and our use of lease bonds to fund the building of our needed second fire station. The facts are found on the Lino Lakes website but if you have questions on this information or how to find this information, please contact me dale.stoesz@ ci.lino-lakes.mn.us. All the information that we used to make the decision can be found on the city website. It can be hard to navigate, but contact me or city staff for directions on how to access the public information available today. Many good things are happening in our city and I want to thank you for being a part of the great things going on.

Leading this city to greatness

Cougar baseball seniors

Dale Stoesz

Phil Hastings

LINO LAKES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Our community is a great place to live, work and play. Your community leaders in Lino Lakes, of which I am a part, are leading this city into many more years of greatness. Part of this leadership is putting systems in place whereby we can control our own financial future. This includes our future Public Safety model for fire protection. Having a fire model where we as a city can control our costs 5, 10, 15 years from now is crucial to our future financial conservative nature. The prior system did not allow for enough voice from Lino Lakes to control our money that we were entrusted to control. We cannot be conservative participating in a system that we cannot

CIRCLE PINESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;In the June 9 article â&#x20AC;&#x153;Close Counts: Cougars Fall to Mustangs in 5AAA Finalsâ&#x20AC;?, Head Baseball Coach Rollie Goertzen made an error that was repeated June 23 by Mark Aguirre in his article â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cougar Baseball Team Impresses.â&#x20AC;? Coach Goertzen was quoted as saying that there were four seniors on this years team and Mr. Aguirre in his article went on to mention four of the seniors, Isaak Moore, Jordan Ewings, Logan Davey and Tucker Trettel. There were actually seven seniors on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team that contributed to the success. In addition to the four previously mentioned seniors, Colten Stevens, Joe Cyzewski and Kyle Hastings aided in the success of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team both on and off the field.

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Register by July 15 to take part in St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church Summer Festival 5K Fun Walk/Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will begin and end at St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picnic shelter. Entry fee is $20 ($25 after July 15). All participants receive a free T-shirt with advance registration; however, registering after July 15 cannot guarantee a Tshirt on race day. Register for the 5K or register to volunteer at mystjoes.org.

How to find peace in the midst of unexpected tragedy will be explored at Lifetree Cafe, One Shepherd Court, Circle Pines, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2. The program will include a filmed interview with Denise Lauerman, a woman who coped with the death of two children and her husband. Admission is free and snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information call 612-751-5707 or email lifetreecafecpmn@gmail.com.

Gregory is now working on converting a trailer into a refrigeration unit so he can make Manna Market mobile. The youth center has about 30-40 volunteers who help out with the weekly programs and 400-500 volunteers who work with the Manna Market program. No one is paid. Approximately 200 kids come through the center weekly, the majority of whom live in Centennial Square. Another program at the youth center called Life Camp takes kids to Luther Dell Bible Camp or Wilderness Canoe Base to volunteer their services. The camps offer opportunities for youth to learn and utilize work skills, learn work ethics and care for the camp by splitting wood, fixing plumbing, raking leaves, opening and closing the camp, and completing service projects. The camps supply the youth center with about $30,000 in scholarships so kids can attend, said Gregory.

To learn more about YouthWay Ministries or to get involved, visit youthwayministries.org.

The youth center also has a bicycle program where participants fix up donated bikes and give them to community members. Other center activities include Friday night barbecues, after-school homework help, early childhood programs in cooperation with a local church and Anoka County, an annual Thanksgiving meal, a Halloween open house, Christmas caroling and a prayer ministry.

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Circle Pines resident Craig Junker received an Alumni Achievement Award from Saint Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University in Collegeville during its Reunion Weekend festivities, held June 27. Junker is a 1990 alumnus of Saint Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and currently serves as president of TotinoGrace High School in Fridley. Junker found his passion for education while working as a LaSallian Volunteer teacher with the Christian Brothers in Mississippi. The award recipient also served as president of Cotter Schools in Winona and, later, as superintendent of the Lake City Public Schools.

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Happening in... 25th Annual Golden Lake Gallop

quad communities PUPPET SHOWS IN THE PARK When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8 & 22 Where: Highland Meadows Park on July 8; Clearwater Creek Park on July 22; all in Lino Lakes. Details: One-of-a-kind puppet performance and craft. Free popcorn and refreshments. Contact: ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 Where: Centerville Beach, Lino Lakes Details: A fun workout – class sizes are small and instruction is short so most of the time participants will be on the water. $20/person, registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

BLAINE SAFETY CAMP When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 7 & 8 Where: SBM Fire Station 3, 11920 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine Details: Youth going into 4th grade learn about re safety, animal safety, rst aid, personal safety and more. $40 fee includes lunch, snacks, t-shirt, awards ceremony and more. Awards ceremony July 8, 6:30 p.m. at Spring Lake Park High School. Contact: sbm re.com

BRITTON PANKRATZ, YO-YO MASTER When: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Britton Pankratz, and award-winning yo-yo artist, shares a modern twist on an old-fashioned toy with an amazing show set to music. Free and open to the public. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

STARS, YODA AND SPACESHIP ORIGAMI When: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines

8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11 Details: Teens can learn about the night sky and make celestial and Star Wars themed objects out of paper, folds, and no glue. Free, but register online. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 & Thursday, July 2 Where: White Bear Township Teatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family ﬁlms shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

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WHERE: Golden Lake Park Pavilion 1, 53 W. Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines

DETAILS: Fun run is open to runners and walkers of all ages and includes a 4-mile or 2-mile run or 2-mile walk around the lake. $10 registration or $20 includes t-shirt. Proceeds beneﬁt Centennial High School’s cross country program.

DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS When: Thursdays, July 9, Aug. 13 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave. Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help. Pre-registration required. Contact: 763-755-1280

25TH ANNUAL GOLDEN LAKE GALLOP When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11 Where: Golden Lake Park Pavilion 1, 53 W. Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines Details: Fun run is open to runners and walkers of all ages and includes a 4-mile or 2-mile run or 2-mile walk around the lake. $10 registration or $20 includes t-shirt. Proceeds bene t Centennial High School’s cross country program.

EXPLORE WARGO When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Explore nature with self-led exploration stations, which include searching for insects, locating geocaches, and identifying birds. Free. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 11 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Go out for a night while the Y staff takes care of the kids. Pizza, a movie, time in the gym and bounce house, art projects and games. $20/ members; $30/non-members. For ages 2-10. Sign up early for a discount.

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LINDA HENRY BOOK SIGNING When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, July 3 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square Details: Author Linda Henry talks about and signs copies of her new children’s book, ‘The Cookie Garden’. Contact: 651-426-0918

‘SUPPORT OUR TROOPS’ PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave S., White Bear Lake Details: Annual ‘support our troops’ pancake breakfast fundraiser hosted by VFW 1782 Ladies Auxiliary. All-you-can-eat pancakes, served with sausage. $7/ adults and youth, $3/ children 8 and under. Contact: sharon6582@ aol.com or vfwpost1782.org

BIRCHWOOD FOURTH OF JULY PARADE When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Begins at County Line Rd. and Wildwood Ave., Birchwood Details: Brief ceremony and community gathering at Wildwood Park follows parade. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS, FLYOVER & MUSIC When: 8 p.m. music,

Contact: 651-259-2106 or Alissa.martinson@ ymcatwincities.org

TECHNOLOGY EXPLORERS When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 13-16 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: For youth nishing grades 4-6. Spend the week using i-pads, microscopes and more to create, explore and experiment with nature. Participants make a movie to show at the end of camp. $150. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

BLAINE FAMILY FUN NIGHT When: 6-8 pm, Thursday, July 14 Where: Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln St., Blaine Details: Free carnival games, vehicle fair, in atables, concessions. Contact: 763-785-6164 or www.blaineparks.com

CIRCLE PINES MUSIC ON THE LAKE When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 West Golden Lake Rd. Circle Pines Details: The Maple Street Ramblers perform. Contact: ci.circle-pines. mn.us

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When: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 Where: Lino Lakes YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. Details: Wear pajamas, bring a blanket and enjoy popcorn and a movie on the big screen. Free for Y members; $5/family for non-members. Contact: 651-259-2106 or Alissa.martinson@ ymcatwincities.org

When: 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and nger plays for children and their caregivers. Contact: 763-717-3294

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When: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Professionally trained with Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey, Sean Emery puts on a show of jaw-dropping juggling stunts. Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. rst three Wednesdays of each month Where: Anoka County Workforce Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Similar to a mini job fair, events host up to eight employers who connect with potential candidates for current or future job openings.

8:30 p.m. flyover & 10 p.m. fireworks Saturday, July 4 Where: Memorial Beach Details: Music by Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band followed by fireworks display over White Bear Lake. In case of rain, fireworks on July 5 Contact: 651-653-5122 or manitoudays.com

FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – ‘MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN’ When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 & Thursday, July 9 Where: White Bear Township Teatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family ﬁlms shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Contact: 651-653-3243 or mullerfamilytheatres.com

COMO ZOO: A JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICA When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 10 Where: White Bear Lake Library Details: Children of all ages go on a tour through the African desert, savanna and tropical rainforest. Includes live plants and animals. Learn to count in Swahili and listen to folktales. Free; seating is ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served. Contact: 651-486-2200 or rclreads.org

DEAN HOVEY BOOK SIGNING When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 10 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author of

Contact: 763-783-4808 or amu.honer@co.anoka.mn.us

‘Undeveloped’, a mystery set in Pine County, will talk about and sign copies of his latest book. Contact: 651-426-0918

5TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ FOR ST. JUDE When: 9 a.m. registration Saturday, July 11 Where: The Village, 3600 Hoffman Road Details: Motorcycle run and pig roast to beneﬁt St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ride begins at 10:30 a.m. Food, beverages, door prizes, rafﬂe, and pig roast starts at 4 p.m. Registration $25/rider; $15/passenger includes t-shirt. Contact: 612-803-6288 or terrydehkes@gmail.com

MUSIC BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 Where: Dellwood Beach, Birchwood Village Details: The Fabulous Fairlanes perform a cappella doo-wop music from the 50’s and 60’s. Concerts are free. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

THEATER ‘HAMLET’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5 Where: Outdoor Theatre, Century College West Campus Details: A Shakespeare & Company production of

When: 1-2 p.m. Mondays Where: Centennial Early Childhood Center, 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes Details: Meet a friend and their family for fun activity. Cost is $3 per child or $5 per family. Contact: 763-792-6101

BRIDGE AND CRIBBAGE When: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors play games with friends. Contact: 651-982-2440

“500” CARDS When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Play “500” with friends. Contact: 651-982-2440

the story of corruption, betrayal, incest and murder. Outdoor environment with no scenery encourages imagination and is similar to Shakespeare’s original theatre. Tickets $15/adult; $13/seniors; 12 and under free. Bring a blanket and picnic supper. Contact: 651-7795818 or shakespeare andcompany.org

comes to life in this Shakespeare & Company production. Tickets $15/ adult; $13/seniors; 12 and under free. Bring a blanket and picnic supper. Contact: 651-7795818 or shakespeare andcompany.org

‘TWELFTH NIGHT’

When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4871 Lone Ave. Details: Join with fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen and writing sample of up to 500 words (optional). Free. Contact: 651-407-0497 or whitebeararts.org

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Outdoor Theatre, Century College West Campus Details: Shakespeare & Company, Minnesota’s longest-running Outdoor Classical Repertory Theatre, is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary and kicks off with this comedy about a tangled knot of desires and dreams in the land of Illyria. Outdoor environment with no scenery encourages imagination and is similar to Shakespeare’s original theatre. Tickets $15/adult; $13/seniors; 12 and under free. Bring a blanket and picnic supper. Contact: 651-7795818 or shakespeare andcompany.org

‘THE MISER’ When: 7 p.m. Saturdays, July 10 & 18; 6 p.m. Sundays, July 12 & 26; 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 Where: Outdoor Theatre, Century College West Campus Details: Moliere’s comedy of stolen treasure, backstabbing, long lost heirs, and impossible endings

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PAUL DOLS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION When: June 15-July 23, during regular hours Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4871 Lone Ave. Details: ‘Community Reﬂections-Documenting Local Life with an Evolving Medium’ exhibition showcases the work of Paul Dols, who has photographed the White Bear area communities for more than 20 years as photographer/ photojournalist for Press Publications’ newspapers. Contact: 651-407-0497 or whitebeararts.org

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Sports An easy read: Cougar football players lend a hand By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer CIRCLE PINES — A sweet June afternoon at Centennial Square, an absolutely perfect day to meet up with your football buddies at the local park. An ideal time to throw the football around, or get down and dirty for a preseason workout? No, recently it was more about the characters from Disney's "Frozen," or dinosaurs or insects, than blocks and tackles. A half-dozen football players from the Centennial Senior High squad were on hand to read to the kids taking part in one of the many local summer programs The kids huddled in small groups as the clock ticked toward 11:30 a.m. starting time. "Are they here yet?' a girl asked another just before the designated starting time. "No ... not yet," someone bemoaned. But in a heartbeat a car pulled into the parking lot, and Tre Morris, Nick Henke, Jake Hartford, Brandon Zaragoza, Quincy O'Fallon and Elias Tilleskjor jumped out.

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Some were clad in their cool red, black, and white camo jerseys, and all were big. Some really big. A long-haired girl with a glowing smile raced over and grabbed Cougar captain Tre Morris by the hand.

He was real big. About 6-foot-2 and 270 pounds with long dreadlocks and a smile to match his partner's, Morris sat down with her in the shade, reading to her and answering her questions. To his right, Hartford and his curlyhaired new friend read a book about bugs. Behind them Tilleskjor sat at a picnic table and read to a very attentive camper. It was over in just a half-hour, and the books were returned to their cart. The players hung around for a quick photo, then sped off for the next chapter of their summer experience. In a month or so they'll be toiling in the heat, working and sweating their way through preseason practices and conditioning. That will be another story.

— Photos by Mark Aguirre

Top right, Elias Tilleskjor sat at a picnic table with his reading buddy. Top left, Jake Hartford read a book about bugs to his reading partner. Bottom, Tre Morris, Nick Henke, Jake Hartford, Brandon Zaragoza, Quincy O’Fallon, and Elias Tilleskjor (left to right) took the time to read local camp kids this past week at Centennial Square.

Golden Lake Gallop is July 11 CIRCLE PINES — The 25th Annual Golden Lake Gallop is set for Saturday, July 11 and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The popular event is a major fundraiser for Centennial cross country teams. Recognitions are offered for the top five finishers of each gender in the two, four-mile and .5 mile runs. Race activities will be in Golden Lake Park Pavilion one, 53 W. Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines. Gallop coordinator is Neil Kruse. Entry fees: $20 with a t-shirt (or $10 without a t-shirt). To guarantee a 25th annual t-shirt, participants must pre-register at least one week prior. A limited amount of extra shirts is available on race day.

Schedules: • 8:30 a.m. for the 4-mile run (twice around the lake) • 8:30 a.m. for the 2-mile walk (once around the lake). • 9:15 a.m. for the 2-mile run (once around the lake). • 9:15 a.m. for the 2x1 mile relay for boys and girls entering 4-7 grade. Each person runs 1 mile or halfway around the lake. Those without a partner can be paired at the beginning of the relay. • 9:15 a.m. for the 2x1 parent/child relay for youth entering 4-7 grade. • 9:45 a.m. for the half-mile fun run for boys and girls 11 and younger. The course runs around the park. – Submitted photo

Spike on The Centennial Cougar volleyball program held a successful volleyball camp last week.

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On to college play Five football players from Centennial High are going on to play college football: Ryan Meany, St. Johns University; Mike Hart, Mary University; Tucker Trettel, University of St. Thomas; Logan Davey, St. Scholastica and Noah Benson, University of Wisconsin-River Falls. In the back row are their varsity coaches including Head Coach Mike Diggins (in the middle).

Hughes vying for select camp By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer It was off to Biddleford, Maine last week for Gabbie Hughes and mom Miki. The Hughes were to travel to the College of New England where Gabbie will take part in the USA Hockey's U-18 Select 66 camp. Players from across the country will be there, vying for approximately 30 spots skating in the U-18 developmental camp as well as the August Festival in Lake Placid, New York. The Select 66 Camp will feature both offand on-ice testing. "There probably won't be much time for anything but the camp ... and resting up for the next day," Gabbie Hughes offered. The sophomore-to-be at Centennial High is a two-time Northwest Suburban Conference all-conference performer, pacing the NSC in scoring last season. She is a member of the Skate to Excellence organization founded by dad Terry, and the first Skate to Excellence player to be invited to the Select 66 camp. Hughes will continue to play with that crew when she returns.

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Weather Discussion This is the type of weather that makes living in Minnesota one of the best places to be in the world. Day -time highs were around 80° and lows around 60°, which is normal. We’ve yet to experience any prolonged period of heat. We did reach near 90° earlier this month, but it was a one-day event, which was followed the next day by cooler and drier Canadian air. Rainfall was plentiful this past June, with my station totaling over ve inches. Our area of the Metro was de nitely the wettest of the Metro last month. Looking at the forecast models, there is no sign of an impending heat wave. We’ll have a mix of Paci c ow and Canadian ow. Should be very pleasant, temperature-wise, for the next week or so. Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observations are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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2014 DRINKING WATER REPORT The City of Lexington is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2014. The purpose of this report is to advance consumersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. Source of Water The City of Lexington provides drinking water to its residents from the following groundwater sources: â&#x20AC;˘ Purchases treated water from the City of Blaine which obtains its water from wells in the Franconia-Mt. Simon, Franconia-Eau Claire, Quaternary Buried Artesian, Wonewoc-Mt.Simon, Jordan-Mt.Simon, and JordanGalesville aquifers â&#x20AC;˘ A 309-foot-deep well that draws water from the Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifer. The Minnesota Department of Health has determined that the source(s) used to supply your drinking water is not particularly susceptible to contamination. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa. Call 763-784-2792 if you have questions about the City of Lexington drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water. Results of Monitoring No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking water standards. However, some contaminants were detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year. (Some contaminants are sampled less frequently than once a year; as a result, not all contaminants were sampled for in 2014. If any of these contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the date that the detection occurred.) Key to abbreviations: MCLGâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MCLâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MRDLâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. MRDLGâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. ALâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow. 90th Percentile Levelâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels. (For example, in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level is determined by disregarding the highest result, which represents 10 percent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only 5 samples are taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine the 90th percentile level. pCi/lâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;PicoCuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). ppmâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/l). ppbâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter (Îźg/l). ndâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;No Detection. N/Aâ&#x201D;&#x20AC;Not Applicable (does not apply). + ! $*# $#) " # #) # + ' 6 .% ! $*' $ $#) " # #) 8*# )(9 8@>?B9 (*!):

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If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Lexington is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by ďŹ&#x201A;ushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Monitoring may have been done for additional contaminants that do not have MCLs established for them and are not required to be monitored under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Results may be available by calling 651-2014700 or 1-800-818-9318 during normal business hours. Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturallyoccurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturallyoccurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791. This report is not being directly mailed to all customers but that a copy is available upon request. If you do wish to receive a copy please call Lexington City Hall 763-784-2792. Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 30, 2015.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 30, 2015.

CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - PROPRIETARY FUNDS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA ORDINANCE NO. 02-15 AMENDING TITLE 700, CHAPTER 701 OF THE LINO LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSING. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, does ordain: Section 1. That Section 701.06, of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended as follows: 701.06 PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE. No license shall be granted to any person made ineligible for the license by state law. No more than one intoxicating liquor license shall be directly or indirectly issued within the city to any one person, unless the additional intoxicating liquor licenses are on-sale licenses issued to restaurants, as deďŹ ned in Section 701.02, Subdivision b. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 22nd day of June, 2015. Jeff Reinert, Mayor. ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 30, 2015.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT ANOKA-WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3 HISTORICAL REVIEW PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will be holding an informational meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 6:30p.m. in the Hugo City Hall council chambers, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue No., Hugo, Minnesota. Information will be presented regarding Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch 3, including a discussion on how the RCWD is proposing to correct the drainage system record, which includes the functional alignment, dimension and grade of this public drainage system. A map of the system can be found at www.ricecreek.org or at the District ofďŹ ce at 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070 Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 30, 2015.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on June 30, 2015

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Lawsuit Continued from page 1 “You wouldn’t be able to manage local government affairs efficiently if submitted petitions could overturn every action of the council.” Lino Lakes upheld the terms of its joint powers agreement with Circle Pines and Centerville which calls for a two-year withdrawal notice. Lino Lakes put in its two-year notice in January 2014 and will officially withdraw from the Centennial Fire District in January 2016. “Sometimes it’s the hard road,” said Roeser. “But if it’s the right road, we’re gonna take it anyway.” Centennial firefighter Pete Johnson, a member of the Centennial Fire Relief Association and a signer of the petition, said that there was no hidden motivation for Centennial firefighters in filing the lawsuit. Their jobs and positions as firefighters were not in limbo and the city of Lino Lakes even offered financial bonuses for those interested in moving over to the new fire department. “Our motivation for the lawsuit was public safety, the wise use of taxpayer dollars and the pride we take in doing good work servicing the community,” said Johnson. In addition to private donations, the majority of the funding for the lawsuit and campaign against Lino Lakes was provided by the CFRA, a nonprofit organization that manages fundraising, pensions and more for the Centennial Fire Department. As to the city’s expenses, Councilman Dave Roeser estimated that the lawsuit cost taxpayers around $30,000 in legal fees and city staff time. The group of citizens who filed the lawsuit had until June 30 to appeal the latest decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court, but Johnson said that as an entity, they are done trying to stop the withdrawal of Lino Lakes from the CFD. Instead, three members of the group plan to run for Lino Lakes city leadership positions this fall. The Lino Lakes mayoral position and two council member positions will be up for grabs in November. Mayor Jeff Reinert and Councilmen Dave Roeser and Dale Stoesz all plan on running for re-election. Petition-signers Mike Mooney, Melissa Maher and Michael Manthey are running for the mayoral position and council member positions, respectively. Mooney currently serves as battalion chief at Centennial Fire District’s Station 2 and Manthey serves as captain at the same station. The three candidates have a website called Leadership for Lino Lakes. Their motto is “new vision, real leadership.”

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Golden Lake Park play days YMCA and the city of Circle Pines are offering children ages 4-12 the opportunity to come and play at Golden Lake Park from 1-4 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 13-Aug. 13. There will be a variety of crafts, games and activities. Participating children will split into two age groups: ages 4-7 and ages 8-12. Cost is $80 for the entire month. For more information visit www.ymcatwincities.org or call 651-795-9622.

Mental health First Aid coming to Anoka County The Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Mental Wellness Campaign for Anoka County are working together to bring mental health First Aid training to Anoka County. AnokaHennepin School District staff and law enforcement personnel at the Anoka County Sheriff ’s Office will be some of the first groups to be trained. More training sessions are planned to be held in other school districts, faith communities and local organizations. For more information or to find out how to obtain training, call 763-422-7047 or visit www.mwcac.org

Wal-Mart hiring in Blaine Wal-Mart is looking to hire approximately 85 associates to work at the relocated Wal-Mart that will soon open in Blaine off I-35W and Lexington Avenue. A temporary hiring center has opened at the current Wal-Mart store located at 4405 Pheasant Ridge Drive. Interested applicants can apply in person or online at http://careers.walmart.com.

Community Briefs 9th annual TASTE! fundraising event The Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB) will hold its 9th annual TASTE! fundraising event from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center in Wyoming, Minnesota. There will food, raffles and prizes. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ysblakesarea.org. All proceeds will go to support LAYSB’s teen enrichment and mentoring programs.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ANNUAL SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Lino Lakes to interested citizens. The complete financial may be examined at the City Hall, 600 Town Cnter Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Questions about this report should be directed to the Finance Department at (651) 982-2400, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following summaries are from the general purpose financial statements for the City of Lino Lakes for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The right hand column shows the percentage change between the two years REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS (GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS).

Golden Lake Park summer concerts continue The next summer concert at Golden Lake Park, 53 West Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines, will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Performing will be The Maple Street Ramblers, a six-piece traditional jazz band offering versions of old (and new) New Orleans Jazz, a genre called Dixieland. For more information call 763-792-6102.

Free outdoor yoga Ghosts of Anoka historic walking tours The Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) is offering Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tours on select Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. Advance registration is required. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for youth, and $7 for ACHS members. To purchase tickets or to find the full schedule of tours visit anokacountyhistory.org or call 763-421-0600.

Anoka Heritage Home and Garden Tour The 12th annual Anoka Heritage Home & Garden Tour, presented by the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission and the Anoka County Historical Society, will explore the Dunham Oaks Neighborhood and

ThiaFit is offering free outdoor yoga at Hidden Spring Park in Centerville from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25. For more information call 651429-4494 or visit www.thiafit.com.

Coon Rapids Fourth of July community celebration The Coon Rapids Fourth of July community celebration will take place July 2-4 at the Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard, Coon Rapids. The events begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 2 and continue through midnight July 4. Activities include a parade, bingo and pull tabs, concessions, a car show, live music, a bean bag tournament, fireworks and more. For more information visit www.coonrapidsmn.gov.

Circle Pines City Council Notes The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its June 23 meeting:

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historic downtown Anoka from 1-5 p.m. July 12. The tour will include visits to heritage properties, information on garden pollinators, raffle prize drawings, a scenic rest stop at Akin Park, and more. Advance tickets are $12 and are available at anokacountyhistory.org.

• Approved the June council minutes, Centennial Fire District accounts payable disbursements, general fund accounts payable disbursements and Centennial Lakes Police accounts payable disbursements. • Approved an off-sale liquor license for Zheng Liquor Barrel. • Approved Resolution 2015-19 providing for the is-

suance and sale of $2.39 million in general obligation improvement and refunding bonds. • Held the first reading of Ordinance No. 143 related to changes to the animal ordinance. • Approved pay voucher No. 8 for the 2014 Street Reconstruction Project for LaTour Construction in the amount of $53,375.22. • Circle Pines City Council meetings are available to watch online at www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

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