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arissa Blahnik has lived in White Bear Lake for the past 13 years, but grew up in New Jersey. On Sept. 11, 2001, at the age of 22, Blahnik was living in northern New Jersey and commuted to Midtown, New York, for her job at Court TV. She has kept two emails she sent in the wake of the event 20 years ago that details her experience and reflections in the aftermath of 9/11, and she shared them with Press accompanied by these comments: “I had already completed my commute and was sitting in an edit suite with some colleagues when someone ran in and said to put on the TV. It wasn’t clear what was happening yet — if I recall correctly, initially it was reported as one plane and an unfortunate accident.

That quickly changed, and we watched together as the second plane hit and then later as the towers collapsed. I remember fi nally getting through to my mother on the phone to let her know I was OK. I remember deciding to stay at the office all day rather than wait for hours in line to take a ferry home — the bridges and tunnels were closed to cars, and the only way off the island was on a boat or on foot.

“The next day I typed up my experience and shared it with friends and family.

I’ve kept a printout all these years and have retyped it.

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“I was incredibly lucky in that I didn’t lose anyone directly on that terrible day. Sept.

11, 2001, stands out in my mind as a turning point, both individually and collectively. I can only imagine how people who were more directly impacted must feel, and I hold them and their families in my thoughts as we mark this tragic anniversary.”

If 25 fewer people would have been counted in the Circle Pines’ 2020 Census, the city would have had a lot to lose.

In the 2010 Census, Circle Pines had a population of 4,918. Subsequently, it just missed out on the 5,000 count it needed to qualify for approximately $150,000 a year in state aid funding. Circle Pines was granted an unusual legislative exemption to be treated as a city of more than 5,000, but it was uncertain if it would have been able to secure that exemption again.

“It’s one thing to hit the 5,000 mark and get state aid funding for streets, but it is a whole other thing when you look at this SEE 2020 CENSUS, PAGE 3

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LINO LAKES — When family members were not allowed to visit their loved ones during the early months of the pandemic, frontline workers provided a hand to hold and a smile, even though you couldn’t always see it behind their personal protective equipment (PPE).

Though the Blue Heron Days parade was initially canceled for this summer, Council Member Dale Stoesz led the charge to bring back the event not only for the community, but also the heroes within the community.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers assisted another agency in taking two people into custody after a pursuit near Arrowhead Drive and Lakota Trail Aug. 24.

• Police received a delayed theft report from the 500 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 24. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer took a delayed theft from motor vehicle report from in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 24. The incident is under investigation.

• An officer took a report of a gas drive-off in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South Aug. 24. The officer attempted to contact the registered owner of the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The incident remains under investigation.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 8000 block of Rondeau Lake Drive Aug. 25. The complainant was advised to call police again if/when they see the person again.

• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 6900 block of Black Duck Drive Aug. 25.

• An officer received a call regarding a snapping turtle in the 500 block of Hawthorn Road Aug. 25. When the officer arrived, the turtle had already left the area.

• Officers responded to a call of a power line down in the 8000 block of West Shadow Lake Drive Aug. 26. The fire division responded to handle the incident.

• An officer responded to a call of a

semaphore that was malfunctioning in the 200 block of Ash Street Aug. 26.

The county highway department was requested to repair the problem • Officers conducted a traffic stop near Lake Drive and I-35W Aug. 27. Officers found a male driver slumped over the steering wheel, and the driver was subsequently cited for driving after revocation and drug offenses.

• Officers took a theft by swindle report from a resident in the 7300 block of Geneva Court Aug. 27. The investigation is ongoing.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 6100 block of Linda Lane Aug. 28. Officers found juveniles out after curfew and parents were contacted.

• An officer assisted another agency with a high-risk traffic stop on I-35E near Main Street Aug. 28. The suspect vehicle fled from officers. The investigation continues.

• An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speeding in the 1000 block of Main Street Aug. 29. The vehicle initially stopped, but then fled. The incident is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a possible oven fire on Willow Pond Trail Aug. 29. Upon arrival, the fire was out. Fire staff ventilated the home. There were no injuries.

• Officers were requested to assist the Centennial Lakes Police Departme with a reported burglary in progress in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexing-

ton. Officers assisted with establishing a perimeter. Officers cleared the scene before the investigation was completed.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Suspicious activity in progress was reported in the 8800 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Aug. 25. Upon officer arrival, the suspect was gone.

• A property damage accident was reported in the 9100 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Aug. 25.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville on report of a slumper. Officers found a female, who was not in need of medical attention, and requested she leave the property. The female was subsequently trespassed from the property, as she refused to leave.

• Police responded to the 1 block of Central Street in Circle Pines Aug. 25 to check the welfare of a male who was passed out in a drive-thru. The male was found to be under the influence and was released to a sober party after being check out by paramedics.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South Highway Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 26. The driver was cited with expired registration (2018) and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

• Officers responded to a phone call report of a theft from motor vehicle

that occurred in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Aug. 27.

The caller advised an unknown suspect entered her vehicle and removed several items. The estimated loss is $100. Several other thefts were reported on that block the same day.

• An officer conducted a routine license plate check on a vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Aug. 28. The license plate came back stolen, and when the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle fled. A short pursuit ensued before the officer decided to end the chase.

• Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Aug. 29 on report of a structure fire. The officer secured the scene and stood by with fire and EMS personnel.

• A hit-and-run property damage accident was reported in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 30. A Keeping Our Police Safe (KOPS) alert on the suspect vehicle was issued to neighboring agencies.

• An officer responded to a suspicious activity report in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville Aug. 31.

A male riding a bicycle was given a verbal warning.

• A property damage accident involving two vehicles was reported at the intersection of Lake Drive and Pointcross Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 31.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The City Council has approved the development and subdivision agreement with R&R Leasing Inc. for a portion of the Rehbein commercial plat. The agreement will guide the physical construction and future development on the site.

The developer will construct a street between 20th and 21st avenues that will be called Michaud Way, so named by Centerville citizens in honor of a prominent grocer. The developer will obtain at least seven required permits to begin work and must install all required public improvements in the plans — with the exception of the final wear course — by Dec. 31. The developer must install the wear course by Nov. 1, 2022.

• The updating of the 2021 fee schedule will now become official upon publication, after council conducted the second reading to approve an ordinance second series amending ordinance #111, the second series fee schedule for 2021. The amendment came about when modifications made from 2020 resolutions were discovered to

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Modifications include: increasing stormwater fees and offsetting reductions in water fees from years 2020 to 2021; the addition of final plat review fees and pool fi lling fees; clarification of commercial/ multifamily water system management fees; and minor additional language for clarification.

• Citizens may note that it will cost more for police protection next year, after a quick review of the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) proposed 2022 budget approved by council.

City Administrator Mark Statz said the Police Governing Board recently approved the CLPD 2022 budget, which increased by 6.8%. Centerville's portion of the budget has increased by 7.3%, or by $62,052. Circle Pines' portion increased by only 4.1%, but Lexington's portion increased significantly, to 10.1%, due largely to its population, as reflected in census figures. Centerville's total cost for next year's police protection is expected to be $912,046. Numerous factors contributed to the increase in cost, including liability insurance increases, cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases and promotions; vehicle replacements for safer squads; Roseville information technology fees; worker's compensation costs; and the implementation of body cameras.

• Attendees of Main Street Market who enjoyed “Sassie” the clown and face painting services can thank the Michael Giovinazzo Agency Inc., the Remillard Insurance Agency LLC and City Clerk Teresa Bender, all of whom donated funds to sponsor these artists. The city is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property according to Minnesota Statues

Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens, and is specifically authorized to accept gifts. The sponsors donated a total of $220 to pay Denise Chapeau, aka “Sassie,” and face painting artist Kristine Steenberg. Council Member Russ Koski thanked donors for helping to move festivities along.

• A new shed can now be built at 1759 Partridge Place, after council approved an encroachment agreement for a shed at that address in the Pheasant Marsh 2nd Addition. The landowners sought permission from city to build an accessory structure in the rear yard that will encroach in the city’s right-of-way/drainage and utility easement.

• Chili lovers should note that the Chili Cook-Off is on. Council approved the Centerville Lions Club’s request for a special event permit for Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on private property at 6995 Centerville Road (St. Genevieve’s education building parking lot), along with a temporary onsale liquor license.

• Mayor D. Love advises everyone in the city to be mindful of the dangers resulting from bears being separated from their cubs, after a bear was sighted behind his residence.

• Council adjourned to closed session, pursuant to MN Statute Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(b), for discussion and examination of legal opinion and strategy regarding properties 2050 and 2070 Main Street. Absolute confidentiality is required for a full and candid discussion with legal counsel and such discussion could not occur in a public setting without jeopardizing the city’s legal position.

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as an example of a community working and trying to come together,” Mayor Dave Bartholomay said. “It was a great community ‘coming together’ event.”

This time around, Circle Pines’ population was counted as 5,025.

Lino Lakes’ count came in at 21,399, Centerville’s at 3,896, and Lexington’s at 2,248. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that Lexington’s count is not accurate, as it doesn’t account for many of the apartments that have come online in the past year or so, and the units that are currently under construction.

Perhaps the reason Circle Pines finally hit the 5,000 threshold, was all of the effort that went into ensuring an accurate count. Back in 2019, Council Member Dean Goldberg formed a Complete Count Committee made up of himself and Former Centennial School District Superintendent Brian Dietz, Golden Lake Elementary Principal Chris Gerst, RDM Insurance Agency co-owner Nancy Laudise and Our Savior's Lutheran Church Community Outreach Pastor Tim Maybee.

The committee was tasked with brainstorming and implementing ideas to engage the residents of Circle Pines and educate them on the importance of filling out the census. One of the committee’s main areas of focus was trying to reach the “hard-to-count” category, which includes those who reside in rental housing or

multiunit housing and residents who have moved from another residence within the last year. In 2019, the Complete Count Committee completed 25 activities to raise community awareness; in 2020, there were 38 before the pandemic shut everything down.

Perhaps the most well-known meme that came out of the city’s efforts was Census Man (aka Goldberg). In addition to a lot of local media attention, Census Man had more than 6 million views across the nation after he appeared on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”

“Census Man created awareness of the census and our city, and it turned the census into a fun thing for a lot of people,” Goldberg recalled.

In addition to state aid funding, census numbers also determine how much Local Government Aid (LGA) and community education funding the city/school district receives. The census also determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, which is made up of 435 people. Minnesota was one of nine states that was projected to lose a seat because its population was not growing as fast as other states such as Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California and Montana.

“You (Circle Pines) hit your mark by 25, and we as a state hit our mark by 26. It was a close victory,” said Director of Census Operations and Engagement Andrew Virden. “Minnesota held onto its eighth congressional seat

This chart compares the 2010 Census results to the 2020 Census results for Anoka County as a whole, as well as the cities of: Lino Lakes, Lexington, Circle Pines and Centerville.

by 26 people. If New York had counted 91 more people, or we had counted 26 less, we would have lost our congressional seat for the first time in over 100 years.”

Everyone thanked Goldberg for his efforts. Goldberg simply said, “It took a village to get the census done very well in Circle Pines.”

Maybee said he was appreciative of the creativity that came about as part of the Complete Count Committee, and said the city will have to keep its changing demographics in mind going forward. “It feels good to know that we are going to have resources that are appropriate to our changing community,” the pastor said. “As we are changing in a lot of different ways, I think we need to be mindful and thoughtful with the ways we adapt to everything.”

In the 2010 Census, Circle Pines was 90.7% white/

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non-Latino; in the 2020 Census, that percentage dropped to 83.5%. Breaking that down even further, in 2010 people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds accounted for 9.3% of the city’s population; in 2020, that percentage increased

to 16.5%.

“We are a changing community,” Goldberg said.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • The city is reaching out to its attorney for advice on what authority a city has in terms of implementing a mask mandate. Resident Kate Asleson recently spoke to the council during a meeting public forum and requested the city implement a citywide mask mandate in hopes that Golden Lake Elementary would then have to implement a mask mandate, too. The school district is recommending that everyone wears a mask while in school, but the district is not requiring it. Masks are still required, however, on school buses.

• Aaron’s Air Quality LLC and Deschene Enterprises Inc. have received their annual licenses to continue doing business in the city.

• The city of Circle Pines will now be responsible for 39.63% of the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) budget for 2022, which equates to about $1.15 million (a 4.1% increase from 2021).

The budget was revised after 2020 Census numbers came in for all three cities. City Administrator Patrick

Antonen explained that in a non-census year, the formula uses population estimates provided by the Metropolitan Council. The original proposed budget was calculated using Met Council’s numbers, but needed to be updated after there was a discrepancy between Met Council’s numbers and the final census numbers.

“Our neighboring cities’ counts didn’t come in as high as ours. The other cities hoped they would be a little higher than what they were counted,” Antonen said. “We came up with a compromise for one year. We took the Met Council estimate and our census number and split the difference.”

Circle Pines will now see an increase of $45,000 from 2021’s budget instead of the originally planned $34,000 increase; Lexington will see an increase of $75,000 instead of $87,000; and Centerville will see an increase of $62,000 instead of $60,000.

The city of Centerville will pay 31.63% of the budget, and the city of Lexington will pay 28.44%.

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The budget, which represents about an 6% increase overall, has already been approved by the police governing board, and will now need to be approved by all three cities.

The Circle Pines City Council will take action on the city’s preliminary 2022 budget, which includes the CLPD budget, at its meeting Sept. 28.

• The 2022 North Metro Telecommunications Commission budget of $1.35 million represents an increase of $14,617 over last year’s budget. Antonen said the increase is entirely due to up to a 2.75% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase. “This is a status quo budget,” he said.

• The Centennial Fire District has received a $71,870 grant from FEMA to replace aging radios. Antonen noted that each radio costs about $4,500.

The City Council’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at City Hall.

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t seems like yesterday when I woke up, made some coffee and got my oldest son off to school. My younger children were not in school yet and I thought it was strange that they were still sleeping.

I took advantage of my “alone time” and turned on “The Today Show.” and saw an image of the World Trade Center on fire and Katie Couric and Matt Lauer were reporting it was believed a plane had crashed into one of the towers.

I got a sick feeling in my stomach and said to myself, “this doesn’t look good.” As I was watching, I clearly saw a plane hit the Noelle’s other tower and thought Notes “what are the odds of that happening?” Then reality Noelle Olson started sinking in that this could be a possible terrorist attack. I immediately tried calling my husband, who was a pilot and flying that morning. I couldn’t remember where he was flying to because he was in the middle of a four-day trip. There was no answer on his phone, so I left a message.

Not long after, another plane had crashed into a Pennsylvania field. I was thinking — “What the heck is going on here? Is this a terrorist attack? Why are they flying planes into buildings? Are my kids safe?

Where’s my husband? Was he one of the pilots one any of those planes?”

Many things were going through my mind and honestly, I was scared. Later, I realized that was fear of the unknown and I knew things would never be the same.

I called my sister who lived about three hours away in Pennsylvania (we lived in Ohio then) and we made sure our families were safe. My husband finally called me and said he was in Cleveland and was heading to his plane headed to Nashville.

I asked him if he knew what was going on?

He didn’t have a clue. I told him and he said he’d call me back as soon as he could.

My younger kids finally woke up and I gave them breakfast. They were 1 and 3 at the time, so they didn’t understand what was going on. I put on Barney and called my mom and dad and other family members to make sure they were safe.

I put the kids in the double stroller and we walked to my oldest son’s elementary school. Teachers were out directing the kids and parents were walking around with bewildered looks on their faces (I’m sure I was one of them).

My husband called me and said all flights were canceled and he was coming home but they weren’t letting anyone leave airport so he was stranded there all day.

When he finally got home hours later, I felt a sense of relief and security that my family was together.

My heart went out to those who died that September day and to their families.

People just went off to work and never came home. Heroic fi refighters went into the Twin Towers and never came out. It was a sad and tragic day for our country; but somehow brought us together.

For a brief moment in time, our petty differences didn’t seem to matter and we were the United States of America.

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The future is looking bright at CLPD

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s usual the summer months have flown by so quickly in 2021. As we move forward into the fall, I have been training Officer Anthony Tonda.

Officer Tonda comes to CLPD from the West St. Paul Police Department where he served as a community service officer. In his fi rst couple weeks, Officer Tonda has been working Centennial diligently on a of calls Lakes Police variety for service. He Department has been out and about introducing Corporal himself to community Andy Dixon members and getting to know how best to serve our fi ne citizens.

Officer Tonda has a great head on his shoulders and is very

here at CLPD and am confident the future is looking bright for this department.

Additionally, CLPD officers had a wonderful time participating in Night 2 Unite Aug. 3 of this year.

This tradition of meeting more of our community face to face is something we look forward to. It affords citizens an opportunity to put a name with a face, express concerns on an individual basis, or simply hear some information officers have to share. If we missed you this year on Night 2 Unite and you want to chat with us or express a concern, we are always available to be seen at the police station or take a phone call to hear you out. It is a big reason why we are here.

As always, call us if you need us and be safe.

Andy Dixon is a corporal with the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD).

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Applaud Centennial leadership There are many things I love about Centennial Schools.

After the last board meeting, I’m adding leadership to the list. The past year brought unprecedented challenges, and courageous leadership is difficult. We’re fortunate to have that in Centennial, and I strongly support the board’s decision to recommend masks, moving to a mandate if an individual building has 5% of students positive at one time. It’s reasonable, based on science established before COVID and the politicization of masks, in line with the guidance of Gov. Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health — and equitable.

Last year many leaders ignored science to the detriment of our kids’ social, emotional and academic well-being.

They were nervous in uncharted territory, and the media fueled that with horror stories that played to our fear.

Meanwhile, our private school and European counterparts followed the science, left their schools open and had a successful in-person year. Unfortunately, many districts are poised to make the same mistake with masking, driven by the paralyzing fear of vocal parents, not data.

Mandates are divisive, forcing teachers and administrators to police masking and turning classmates against one another. Throughout 2020, Walz had the wisdom to reiterate that citizens should not take it upon themselves to enforce masks, as it’s a detriment to a sense of community. A mandate is inequitable, forcing kids to deny their own social, emotional and physical needs and ignoring the science of previous COVID infections.

To ignore equity and bring division, the science must be there. It’s not.

Studies comparing schools with optional/mandatory masks found no difference in COVID rates, and asymptomatic spread driving infection hasn’t been clearly established. A 2020 Danish study found no difference in infection rates among groups wearing or not wearing a mask. A 2015 Vietnamese study found worse outcomes among those wearing cloth masks.

Fauci, Osterholm and Emanuel have explained that cloth, surgical and gaiter masks don’t work. Do we expect the district to provide a clean fitted N95 to every student, daily? Anything less is about feeling safe, not being safe.

I applaud Centennial’s leadership. I hope they continue to examine MDH data and long-established science.

Jessica Fu Blaine

Kids will be safe at school Thank you for voting to have masks optional at school.

The plan the COVID team presented, with various recommendations, was created with a lot of research and care and I’m confident my kids will be safe at school.

WEEKLY WAG For many kids, the biggest hesitation in returning to school this year was mask wearing, and managing the anxiety those masks induce. Their daily emotional health is a real concern, and it matters.

Asking students to sacrifice this, daily, is not fair.

The excitement for school returned for so many upon hearing masks would be optional until the school reached a certain threshold of positive cases.

The relief and renewed hope for some sense of normalcy are truly immeasurable.

I know this was not an easy decision for any of you to make; however, I respect and value the work that the COVID team put into preparing this new plan.

I’m grateful that the team trusts their research and experience to guide decision-making.

ALL students need a more normalized school experience after all the damage that this past year and a half has caused. ALL students deserve to have their needs met.

Eric Linn Blaine

Err on the side of caution After reading “Mask debate: No easy answers,” I thought of the common sense advice: "err on the side of caution.”

Students who are not ordered but just advised to wear masks probably won’t, even if their parents want them protected. It may invite ridicule from other students.

With White Bear and Mounds View schools, plus St. Paul and Minneapolis schools mandating masks, it makes sense to follow suit. Wasn’t the lesson learned from Albert Lea Schools, which developed 36 cases the fi rst week and THEN mandated masks?

These unvaccinated children have no defense against this highly transmissible Delta variant. Isn’t wearing a mask preferable to going back to distance learning, which will happen if cases surge too much?

We don’t hesitate to have them wear seat belts, which takes away their freedom of movement, or to wear helmets when on a bike. Those are more constricting than a simple piece of material tied over the mouth and nose. But a mask has the same purpose as the seat belt and helmet — to prevent harm and possible death.

Superintendent Holmberg states that “Student safety is at the core of what we try to do.” If doing what’s best for the kids is really the goal, there is an easy answer: Mandate masks.

Kathleen Ziegler Lino Lakes

CHURCH BRIEFS St. Joseph to host fall blood drive

St. Mark Lutheran Fall Festival returns

St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 171 Elm St. in Lino Lakes, will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15.

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, which has led to the cancellation of planned surgeries. Donors of all blood types are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. For more information, or to make an appointment, contact 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and click “find a blood drive” and search Lino Lakes.

After a one-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public is invited to attend the Fall Festival Sunday, Sept. 12, following the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The festival will include fun, games and food. Attendees have a choice between delicious pulled pork or hot dog meal for $5 along with other treats and kid’s games. New this year, adults can also enjoy a beer, wine/seltzer pull.

Take a chance, buy a ticket and choose your bag. St. Mark Lutheran Church is located at 1 North Road, Circle Pines.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #115, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on August 25, 2021, Ordinance #115, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2021” was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #115, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4.

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John Denver wrote and sang a very wellknown song called, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

Our Denver, who has hair as gold as the legendary singer’s was, is looking for a family to take him home too.

Denver is a 50-pound, year-and-a-half-old Labrador/husky mix.

He is spunky, but not overwhelming with energy. Although he likes a good walk, run or hike, he is also very comfortable just hanging out and chilling with his people.

Denver knows all of his basic commands; he is house-trained and he enjoys car rides. He is kennel-trained, too, but would much prefer spending his time outside of the kennel and with his family. With proper introductions, Denver is social with people, kids, cats and other dogs. If you are interested in adopting Denver and would like to learn more about him, please fi ll out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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Gunnar Schmittdiel, of Centerville, is pictured in black glasses, a dark blue shirt and blue jeans, against a white background. His photograph will be included in the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation.

Gunnar Schmittdiel, of Centerville, will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, Sept. 18, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation. The one-hour video of roughly 500 photographs includes children, teens and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states. These collective images promote the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in a very visible way.

The photo of Gunnar was selected from more than 2,100 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. His photo will be shown on two JumboTron screens in the heart of Times Square. The presentation will be livestreamed on the NDSS Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/NDSS1979) from 9:30-10:30 a.m. ET on Sept.

18. Visit www.ndss.org for more information about NDSS.

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COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SOCCER // BOYS

Coach: Ryan Evans (1st year)

Coach: Mike Diggins (12th year)

Coach: Jeffrey Ottosen (25th year)

Assistants: Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Mike Evans, Courtney Ramsay; and volunteers Derek Willerton, Eric Hotakainen, Matt Longen

Assistants: Michael Diggins (defensive coordinator), Travis Littlefield (offensive coordinator), Nate Balzer, Mike Watson, Cody Braeger, Marc Braeger, Bob Eckstrum, Steve Hemming, Spencer Waldvogel, Dave Poppe, Nigel Timm, Brett Littlefield, Jeff Loots, Bryce Marquardt, Mike Williams and Ben Fuller

Assistants: Dave Miller, John Cooksley

Last year: 10th in conference, 7th in section Captain: Seniors: Aiden Sherer, Jonathan Pattie, PJ Marshall, Darian Johnson Other returning lettermen: Juniors: Charlie Bolkcom, Eli Berg, Evan Pouliot; Sophomores: Jacob Podratz, Cody Nelson Fast facts: Pattie placed 7th, Bolkcom 18th in Section 5AA last year; In the new section alignment, Centennial is in 7AA with Andover, Blaine, Cambridge-Isanti, Coon Rapids, Duluth East and Forest Lake; Evans, a former Cougar, takes over both teams, upon the retirement of Neil Kruse, who coached for 34 seasons.

Coach says: “We have a solid group of upperclassmen leading our boys in Pattie, Sherer, Marshall, Bolkcom and Berg. They’ve all been very motivated and training hard together over the summer. They consider last year’s results to be a poor sample of what they’re capable of, and I think they’re antsy to prove that.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 10: at Isanti, 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 17: at Lakeville, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30: at Maple Grove, TBD Thursday, Oct. 7: at Otsego, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 13: Conference at Elk River Golf Club, 3:55 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Centennial Invitational, 4 p.m.

Last year: 4-4 overall, 2-3 conference, section champions Captains: Lance Liu, Mason Mix, Chase Granzow, Isaiah Ward, Reese Neudahl, Kevin Jansa Returning offensive starters: Seniors: Liu (running back), Ward (guard), Ethan Colac(guard) Returning defensive starters: Seniors: Cameron Bettinger (line), Granzow (line), Avery Schendzielos (line), Ward, Mix (linebacker), Neudahl (free safety), Danny O’Neil (defensive back); Juniors: Cole Erichsrud (line), Reese Littlefield (linebacker) Returning kickers: Senior: Granzow (punts); Junior: Eli Nowacki (placements) Key newcomers: Seniors: Riley Dougherty (running back), Jansa (tight end), Luke Clark (wide receiver), Evan Lechner (outside linebacker), Brady Baker (line), Lance Nielson (outside linebacker) Fast facts: Vying for the quarterback position are Ivory, sophomore Daylen Cummings, and juniors Henry Pirner and junior Lance Neilson; Liu was top rusher last year with 772 yards; Nowacki was 20-for-22 on extra points Coach says: “Moving to the Gold Division, we have a tough schedule … We have a good group of seniors that work incredibly hard and provide a good deal of leadership. We are inexperienced at the quarterback and outside linebacker positions, but have talented kids there … We will play hard and hopefully be in all our games.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 10: at St. Michael-Albertville, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 17: Totino-Grace, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 24: Maple Grove, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1: at Wayzata, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 7: Blaine, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 15: at Minnetonka, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 20: Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Captains: Garrett Andersen, Cal Babiash, Adian Dockendorf, Isaac Verke Last year: 8-4-3 overall, 5-4-2 conference Returning starters: Seniors: Verke (goalie), Andersen (midfield), Amr Mansour (striker), Horoom Bula (midfield); Juniors: Babiash(midfield, forward); Sophomores: Harper Searles (forward), Aidan Dockendorf (midfield), Dominic Trego (striker) In the mix: Sophomore: Keaten Frase (center back) Fast facts: Soccer has three classes this year for the first time, and the Cougars are the only Class AAA boys program riding three consecutive section championships; Ottosen’s record with Cougars is 140-85-35; Anderson is a transfer student who should make a big impact, the coach said; Verke had 0.83 goals-against-average last year.

Coach says: “Everything is in place for another outstanding season and defending our section championships. Interest in the program has exploded and we have never had more players out for the program. The talent is there. Now it’s about getting the team to play together and for each other and our community. The team was very impressive in our one scrimmage, with goals coming from a variety of players, and we conceded just two shots over 80 minutes.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: at Armstrong, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Elk River, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18: Andover, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21: Spring Lake Park, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 23: Park Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28: Maple Groce, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30: at Champlin Park, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Rogers, 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8: Osseo, 7 p.m.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL TENNIS // GIRLS Coach: Arnie Lamers (21st year) Assistants: Jon Simso, Jason Bednar Last year: 10-2 overall, 9-1 conference, 2nd place Captains: Seniors: Kate Kastner, Megan Goodreau, Ainsley Greve Returning starters: Seniors: Greve, Kastner, Goodreau, Hailey Helvig; Juniors: Anna Jarpy, Anya Sudgen In the mix: Seniors: Julia Caster, Elise Doce; Juniors: Katrina DeBoer, Addison Slotsve; Sophomores: Elie Fenstermacher, Brooklyn Dietz; 8th grader: Lauren Klein

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SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: Champlin Park, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Osseo, 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 17: Andover, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18: East Ridge tournament, 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21: Maple Grove, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 22: White Bear Lake, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 23: at Coon Rapids, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28: Elk River, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 29: St. Anthony Village, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30: conference playoff at TBD

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FALL

2021

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS

Coach: Pete Crawford

Coach: Christa Carlson (1st year)

Coach: Jackie Rehbein-Manthey (19th year)

Assistants: Kevin Setterholm, Beth Manson (diving)

Assistants: Zuheer Al-Abase (assistant), Lori Guyer (JV), Haley Slater (B squad)

Assistants: Leah Skoy, Brittany Wilson, Laura Sandberg, Kori Skrypek, Stephanie Lee

Captains: Lindsey Belting, Riley DeBoer, Rylie McCulloch, Laura Zebell

Last year: 13-1 overall, section champion, 10-1 conference

Last year: 8-5 overall and conference

Last year: 7-1 record, 3rd in conference, 4th in section

Captains: Ally Hamski, Sydney Kubes, Lauren Ahles

Returning starters: Seniors: Zebell, Grace Wiege, Ella Offerdahl; Juniors: McCulloch (diver), Calla Kamish, Jaden Ruegsegger, Nicole Kammer, Madeline Haider (diver), Brooke Halverson, Emma Bryant; Sophomores: Lauren Kajer, Lucy Dropps, Abigail Stang, Lily Gulaid; Freshman: Kate Woelfel (diver)

Returning letter winners: Seniors: Hamski (defense), Lindsay Wilson (midfield), Kubes (defense), McKenna Monson (defense), Brooklyn Bordson (defense), Ahles (midfield), Sarah Strating (midfield), Tatum Trettel (forward)

In the mix: Freshman Raylynn Robeck, Eighth grader Claira Zebell, sophomore diver Mia Bjerketvedt Fast facts: Kamish has been all-conference twice, freshman diver Kate Woelfel qualified for the state meet last year; It’s Crawford’s second year as head coach and he’s been in the program since 2009.

Coach says: “After graduating nine seniors last year, there are many holes to be filled and I’m excited to see the athletes on this team step up. We should have one of the best dive teams in the conference and section, and we look forward to watching that unfold. We may not have top state-level athletes, but we will have a solid deep team that works hard, and will be fun to watch this year.”

SCHEDULE Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Maple Grove, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18: at West Fargo, ND, TBD Thursday, Sept. 23: at Coon Rapids, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30: Armstrong, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8: Rogers, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14: Elk River, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16: true-team section at Coon Rapids, TBD Tuesday, Oct. 19: conference tournament at TBD Thursday, Nov. 11-12: section at Coon Rapids, 6 p.m.

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Fast facts: Ahles notched seven goals and Strating six, ranking 2-3 on the team, behind Miss Soccer, Khyah Harper, who graduated; Ahles, Hamski, and Kubes were all-conference; Trettel had four goals in five games before a knee injury; The Cougars won their 8th section title last year.

New coach: Carlson, former White Bear Lake and South Dakota State player, succeeds Ginger Flohaug, who stepped down after 18 seasons.

Carlson is also head coach for the soccer association.

Coach says: “We have a lot of talented seniors on the field this year.

We have several D1 and D2 committed players.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: at Armstrong, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11: White Bear Lake, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Elk River, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18: Andover, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21: Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 23: Park Center, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28: Maple Grove, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30: at Champlin Park, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 2: at Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Rogers, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8: Osseo, 5 p.m.

Returning starters: Senior: Linaya Swenson (middle hitter); Junior: Mattie Petersen (defense) In the mix: Seniors: Marley Baland (defense specialist), Brooklyn Burque (defense specialist), Amara Patel (right hitter); Junior: Cassi Sosinski (outside hitter), Andi Koslowski (outside hitter), Annie Richtsmeier (outside hitter), Ingrid Noah (right hitter), Alyssa Draheim (middle hitter); Eighth grade: Elena Hoecke (middle hitter) Fast facts: Most of the 2020 team graduated. Swenson had 63 kills and Petersen 14 aces last season; Rehbein-Manthey has a 337-168 career record Coach says: “After graduating nine seniors, we have a lot of players in the mix … Very happy to start the season under normal conditions, even though we are aware Covid could change things in an instant.

I expect we will have several different lineups throughout the season.

We have a lot of height and athleticism, and could fly under the radar for a lot of teams. We have a lot of strong defensive players in both the back and front row. I can foresee frustrating our opponents by not allowing the ball to hit the floor.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: Maple Grove, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 10: Apple Valley tournament, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11: at Apple Valley tournament, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Coon Rapids, 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 20: at Anoka, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 22: Champlin Park, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Rogers, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 30: Andover, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 2: Centennial tournament, 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, Oct, 7: at Blaine, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 12: St. Michael-Albertville, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14: at Osseo, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 15: Apple Valley tournament, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16: Apple Valley tournament, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 19: conference crossover match, TBD, 7 p.m.

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of displaying all the good that can happen despite a world with so much chaos happening all around. One huge example of this are the brave frontline workers who have been faithfully serving our community throughout the pandemic, even when rules and enforcements were changing weekly,” Stoesz explained.

“The frontline workers are marked by their flexibility, hard work and heart for people like you.

They are the reason that we were able to get our groceries, have day care available for our kids and care for our elderly community.”

In an effort to provide some much-deserved recognition, Stoesz selected frontline workers — specifically, the caregivers at Gracewood Senior Living in Lino Lakes — to be this year’s parade grand marshals.

When Assisted Living Director Hannah Tracy received the phone call with the news, she immediately called her co-workers. “I was super excited for my team, because they bent over backwards, they were pulling doubles, worked with everyone that had COVID,” she said. “I wish I could have been more handson, but I couldn't because I was pregnant. They pushed us through and they were just amazing, so I was so excited to be able to call them and let them

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This year’s Blue Heron Days Parade Grand Marshals are caregivers at Gracewood Senior Living in Lino Lakes.

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know about this opportunity.”

Caregiver Sarah Jordan said she had goosebumps when Tracy told her the news. “It was pretty exciting. My face just dropped,” she recalled. “I was just in shock.

I was not expecting that.”

One of the ongoing challenges for the caregivers at Gracewood Senior Living has been the PPE, specifically masks, which block smiles, impede lip reading and can make communication difficult. The caregivers often remind each other to “smile with their eyes.”

Gracewood Senior Living had its first positive COVID case back in July 2020. Over the last year and a half, the facility has had to temporarily close its doors to visitors depending on positive cases and Anoka County data. When visitors were allowed back in, they had to wear PPE and were separated from their loved ones at a safe distance with barriers between.

The facility had to really step up its cleaning regimen, too.

Jordan explained they were often

doing deep cleaning two to three times each shift. “We have had no COVID-related deaths, so that is huge,” Tracy explained. “They have done a great job at keeping COVID out of the building.”

Although the pandemic has brought on a lot of new challenges, it has also allowed the caregivers to strengthen their relationships with the residents as well as their families.

Tracy said, “They are more connected to the families now.”

Jordan added, “The family connection is a big part and it's

been stronger than ever … We are here as the second family for them if they can't be here with them.”

The one thing that has kept the caregivers going is the support from the residents’ families and the community. “Our seniors (and our staff) have not been forgotten,” Tracy explained. She said community members continue to call asking what they can do. They have sent cards, drawn pictures, made blankets and dropped off treats. “It’s been really wonderful to see the community come together,” she said.

That support continued during the Blue Heron Days parade.

While the caregivers were walking down the street holding their frontline worker signs, many community members greeted them with a standing ovation, clapping, and thanked them for all they have done.

“That really hit my heart,” Jordan recalled. “It meant a lot. It meant that our work didn’t go unnoticed.”

Stoesz added, “Special shout-out to the frontline workers for our elderly community when they needed a hand to hold. They were there to hold the hands of our grandparents when families were not permitted inside the building.”

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

COUGAR SPORTS BRIEFS Girls Gi l soccer: Cougars C cruise i to 3 3-0 0 start A burst of goals late in the first half carried Centennial to a 4-1 opening win over Coon Rapids Aug. 26 at home in the debut of new coach Christa Carlson. The Cougars then beat Blaine 4-0 on Aug. 28 and Anoka 4-1 on Aug. 30. Against Coon Rapids, Lauren Ahles punched in two goals and Sarah Strating and Addison Van Zee tallied one each. Against Blaine, goals came from Malia Beilby, Van Zee, Brooklyn Bordson, and Marisa Frost. Against Anoka, the nets were punctured

by Strating, Bordson, Van Zee and Isabella Sibe. The goalie is Jordan Metz. Carlson cited Metz for making a difficult save with the score 1-0 against Anoka: “If she hadn’t made that save, it would have been a completely different game.”

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A d d iin th l and d Andersen pumped three goals Amr Mansour had the final goal. Against Anoka, Mansour hit the goal with Andersen assisting. Andersen, a senior midfielder, is expected to have a big impact, said coach Jeff Ottosen. Andersen attended Centennial through seventh grade, then got recruited by Shattuck-St. Mary’s, a Faribault private school with a robust soccer program. He returned to Centennial last year due to the pandemic.

Tennis: Centennial has 3-4 mark so far The Centennial tennis team won four of its first seven matches. The Cougars beat Forest Lake 4-3, Blaine 5-2, and Mounds Park Academy 4-3. They lost to Maple Grove 7-0, Hill-Murray 5-2, Roseville 5-2 and Simley 6-1. “Our doubles teams are playing well and are the backbone of our team —our most experienced players,” said Arnie Lamers, coach. Megan Goodreau and Anna Jarpy at No. 2 are 6-1. Having lost the top three singles players from last year, the Cougars are struggling there, with Anya Sugden at No. 3 and eighth grader Lauren Klein at No 4 picking up some wins.

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When: 12:30 p.m. Sept.16, Sept. 30; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

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When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Short meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served. News members welcome; annual dues $10.

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When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

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LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 6 Where: Parking lot of Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 9271 South Hwy Dr. Details: fruits, vegetables, wood crafts, Tupperware and Pampered Chef. New vendors each week.

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CURRENT EVENTS LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST

When: 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about Minnesota flora and fauna in a monthly presentation for adults 50+. May include a stroll on the trails. Registration not required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road Details: Short meeting followed by table games of choice. Bring a bag lunch and a friend.

Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram.org

MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Monthly book club to discuss books set in Minnesota or books written by Minnesota authors. This month's selection is “The Icecutter's Daughter” by Tracie Peterson. Meet outside, weather permitting.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Volunteer to tackle challenges each month, such as buckthorn and garlic mustard removal and native plant seed collection.

Registration required; drop-ins welcome.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “RAYA: THE LAST DRAGON”

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly movie. Park opens at 7 p.m. with music and entertainment; movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Weather-dependent; check website prior to going.

Contact: ci.white-bear-township.mn.us/379/ Movie-in-the-Park

AVENUE OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL

When: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave.; and White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Family festival with art, lectures and demonstrations, music, artists booths, food and activities for kids. Hosted by the WBCA, Lakeshore Players, Children's Performing Arts, and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

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SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

When: noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Health and Wellness vendors, flu shots, COVID vaccines.

Contact: whitebearseniorprogram.org

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, causing surgeries to be cancelled. Donors of all blood types are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone.

Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

LET'S MAKE STUFF: MACRAME HANGING JARS

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Make a craft in a creative class for adults.

Registration required.

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PATRICK ALLEN PERFORMANCE

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: 7 Vine Vineyard, 101 Hwy 96, Dellwood Details: Singer / guitarist performs a wide variety of music including popular standards, classic pop, rock, soul, folk and blues.

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INTRODUCTION TO FISHING

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Doors open at 5:15 p.m.. Freewill offering.

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When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve, Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Experienced anglers and beginners can learn valuable tip for fall fi shing. Equipment provided or bring your own. $10/person or $20/ family of four; registration required.

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When: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Access areas most birders can't and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds and upland bird species. $10/adult; kids 17 and under free.

Registration required.

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EQUITY AND INCLUSION BOOK CLUB

When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 Where: Zoom Details: Read “Somewhere in the Unknown world: A collective refugee memoir,” by Kao Kalia Yang, a collection of stories of immigrants to Minnesota. Author discussion at the Chautauqua Theatre in Mahtomedi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve, Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: No experience required, ages 16+. $20; registration required.

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PILLARS OF WHITE BEAR LAKE SENIOR LIVING FALL FESTIVAL When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Where: Pillars of White Bear Lake Senior Living parking lot, 4650 Centerville Rd. Details: Free entertainment by King Wilkie's Dream Band. Make your own Chicago dogs.

Proceeds go to Walk to the End for Alzheimer's.

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When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 Where: Lino Lakes Community Room, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: September is Suicide Awarness Month.

Attendees will have an open discussion on the topic and learn about resources in the Quad area.

To register, visit quadchamber.org.

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SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE

When: 9-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Stop by for coffee and treats and learn about programs, weekly groups and services.

Contact: whitebearseniorcenter.org

LEXINGTON FALL FESTIVAL

When: Sept. 17-18 Where: Cowboy's Saloon, 9005 S. Hwy Drive Details: Car show, Lexington Fire Department open house, bags tournament, street dance, live music, Lions Booya, fi reworks and more.

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When: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 Where: Shoreview Ice Arena, 877 Highway 96 Details: Deals on furniture, household items, toys and games, holiday decorations, books, sports equipment, bikes, clothing, linens, electronics, instruments, pictures, tools, décor and more. All sales proceeds benefit programs at Children's Minnesota. Early bird admission 7-9 a.m.

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Help or hinderance? The best time to take in your hummingbird feeders

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Male rufous hummingbird.

chill sets in, but rufous hummingbirds are more adapted to cold because their normal distribution is well to the north and/or at higher elevations.”

Rufous hummingbirds are able to survive the cold for short periods by lowering their metabolism. The key words here being ‘short periods.' Midwest winters are not an environment they could survive in at length, which is why we must make sure we do not encourage them to stay too long by

keeping feeders up late into the fall. This includes the use of heat lamps to keep feeders open.

When to take your feeders down

What can you do to help hummingbirds on their fall migration? Keep your feeders stocked through the early fall to provide helpful energy to migrating birds, but take your feeder down at the fi rst sign of frost or when your feeder freezes for the fi rst time. This will

ensure that stray migrants like the rufous hummingbird don’t stay too long and cause concern.

If you do spot a late-season rufous hummingbird or any other species of unusual hummingbird, please don’t try to capture it. It will likely follow its normal course and migrate. In all situations, if you come upon a bird, or other wildlife, that you believe to be injured, the best thing to do is to leave it alone.

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Licensed professional wildlife rehabilitators have the permits, tools and training to safely handle injured animals.

Wildlife Biologist Deanne Endrizzi noted, “it’s a treat seeing out-of-range species like rufous hummingbirds who sometimes choose to route themselves through the midwest, for reasons we don’t entirely understand. We ask people not to prolong their migration by providing food sources too late into the fall.

We do however, encourage you to report sightings of these and other rare species you spot passing through your community via eBird.

Your assistance in tracking sightings provides important data which helps bird conservation.”

As with any wildlife, it's survival of the fittest and, under normal circumstances, migratory birds will follow their biological clock to migrate when the timing is best for a well-fed journey to their favorite wintering grounds. We can all help this happen naturally by following these recommendations.

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As we look out to our once active hummingbird feeders, we’re instantly reminded that the move is on. The return of fall brings the departure of many migratory birds in the midwest. While the result is a noticeable decrease at hummingbird feeders, rare hummingbirds can sometimes use a helping hand in heading on their way to warmer skies. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service want to provide some food for thought when it comes to taking in your hummingbird feeders.

Hummingbird feeders are popular and usually busy with activity from early spring through late summer. Here in the midwest, they are most commonly visited by ruby-throated hummingbirds, but fall migration can bring some unusual birds, including the rufous hummingbird. In fact, the rufous hummingbird has been appearing in increasing numbers in the midwest in recent years, which is well outside of its normal range.

“Occasionally, stray migrant rufous hummingbirds will linger into late fall here,” said Wildlife Biologist Andy Forbes. “Our resident rubythroated hummingbirds are not adapted to cold weather and rarely stay long as fall’s

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20 YEARS LATER: Time capsule for tragic anniversary FROM PAGE 1

Sept. 11, 2001 Marissa Blahnik I’m out of NYC. Left work at 4 p.m., got in line with hundreds to get the ferry to Hoboken — really the only way out of the city. I only waited for about an hour. They say that earlier in the day the line stretched for blocks and wrapped around five times. I guess I was right to wait as long as I did.

It was eerie walking across town to the ferry (essentially all the way on the other side of the island from me). The streets were practically deserted except for the occasional emergency vehicle speeding past and every time you crossed the street you could look downtown and see the billowing smoke. There didn’t seem to be that many people left in NYC when I finally left.

While on the ferry we all sadly stared at downtown Manhattan, shaking our heads, muttering how sad it was, some moved to tears, and we watched in horror as the #7 building collapsed. No one was expecting it.

Once the ferry got to Hoboken, they asked

people who were within a 10-block radius of the World Trade Center (WTC) to get off first as they were sending them to a decontamination center. They had workers checking people’s shoes as they got off, looking for those covered in dust, making sure they got everyone.

Got to Hoboken around 5:50 p.m., got on the Boonton line train to Mountainview that left at 6:30 p.m. Got to Mountainview by 7:30 p.m., home by 8 p.m. The whole time I was on the train or on the ferry, I just sat and listened to the different stories around me, people who worked close or even worked in the building.

One woman worked on the 62nd floor of the WTC and was able to get out. Stories like that one give you a little hope. The man sitting behind me on the train said he had gone from shocked to angry and that he wanted to begin singing, “God Bless America,” on the train. I’m sure we all would have joined in.

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At the time of 9/11, Marissa Blahnik was working at court TV in New York.

of America and the world, I sat in front of the TV, switching from horrific image to horrific image. At midnight, exhausted, I finally turned the TV off, convincing myself that New York would still be there in the morning.

I stayed home today (Sept. 12), trying to figure out how long I can do that. Not a comfortable feeling to be trapped on an island with a target on it.

Sept. 13, 2001 Marissa Blahnik I went into New York again today. The area I am in is more or less back to normal, aside from the almost constant scream of sirens. Were it not for the American flags displayed all around — on cars, on people and on buildings — you would almost think it was another typical day in Manhattan.

The after-effects of the tragedy are beginning to show on everyone. Yesterday they were editing footage of the first plane flying into the tower and it was so loud that I almost hid under my desk — it sounded real. A co-worker was up half the night having panic attacks. Another co-worker commented how strange it was that she kept seeing people crying at their desks. But life goes on and so do we.

Coming home today was so moving. First off, the morning was dreary, with gray skies and constant rain. But sometime in the afternoon that burned off and blue skies came out. As I walked across town, I was struck by how crisp the air was — it was just a beautiful afternoon.

As the bus pulled out of the tunnel, we once again all craned our necks to take in the skyline. The clouds over New York were gorgeous and the Upper West Side and Midtown looked beautiful

— crisp and clean and colorful. Even the cloud of smoke that has been hanging over the whole island seemed to have cleared up. And then you look further and further downtown ... for the first time since the tragedy, the smoke has cleared enough to actually make out the void that is left by the destruction of the WTC. A hole has been punched in the skyline and it only mirrors the one in all of our hearts.

I got into my car at 7:04 p.m. at Willowbrook Mall.

The song that was playing was “God Bless the USA.” When the song finished, the DJ explained that at 7 o’clock, people all around the U.S. stood outside with candles. I had forgotten all about that and was upset that I was on the bus, or just getting off, when it happened. But as I drove up Route 23 (about 20 miles) I was surprised to see that I hadn’t missed it.

By the American Legion in Mountainview, five veterans had gathered along the roadside and were waving flags. Outside the stores along the highway people stood with candles. The entire length of my journey I saw people with candles, well after the 7 o’clock time. And as I drove people called up the radio station, WPLJ. One person to say that at exactly 7 o’clock a beautiful and

incredibly vivid rainbow had stretched itself over Long Island. A delivery man called from Queens to say that as he drove around Queens on his rounds, everyone was outside with candles, every race, every age. He said he had tears in his eyes and he brought them to mine as well. And then, I pulled into my neighborhood and as I got to the bottom of the hill I saw that about 20 people had gathered from around the neighborhood and had candles. I pulled over and joined them.

It has just been so incredibly moving to see people coming together. The flags, the candles ... just incredible. New York has been overrun with volunteers, more than they know what to do with. People in Wisconsin are making boots to protect the police dogs’ feet, companies are donating money and supplies, New Yorkers are donating clothing and supplies. The outpouring is incredible. All of Europe joined in three minutes of silence this morning. The guards at Buckingham Palace played “The Star Spangled Banner.” A friend tells me that at 12:30 p.m., the staff of the San Francisco Opera, some 250 people, all gathered in the square and held hands and sang the national anthem. Incredible.

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Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 was just another beautiful fall day in Washington DC. I can still picture the clear blue sky as I entered through the gates of the White House where I worked on the staff for President Bush. As I drank my morning coffee, the images of the hijacked plane crashing into the World Trade Center instantly stopped our normal routines. We watched in horror. Several minutes later I went outside my office and as I was looking past the South Lawn of the White House, across the Potomac, I could see the smoke billowing from the hijacked Flight 77 as it engulfed the Pentagon. Moments later, staff began to quickly evacuate the White House complex. I will never forget a uniformed Secret Service agent, helping to evacuate all the offices, burst into our office and said,

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to the car radio as the terror unfolded. The overwhelmed phone networks made cell phone coverage virtually non-existent, making it nearly impossible to communicate with loved ones, desperate for information on our whereabouts and safety. As the day ended, a noticeable increase in security had already begun near the White House and Capitol. The unity and resolve of our country was palpable. I was not able to return to my apartment until late, and found my voicemail full. Family, friends and coworkers, wanting to talk, cry and try to comprehend the horror of that day, twenty years ago, a day that started with a beautiful blue sky.

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WHY CHOOSE PAT-A-CAKE CHILD CARE? Part time and full time programs available Homemade meals and field trips • Learning activities Large, indoor muscle room • School preparedness Infant and toddler programs available

7761 Lake Dr., Ste. E, Lino Lakes • 651-786-2286 • www.patacakemn.com

2021 White Bear Area

NEW LO

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Senior Health Fair Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 12 - 2 pm • White Bear Senior Center 2484 East County Rd F, White Bear Lake, MN *Masks Required*

Health & Wellness • Flu Shots Assisted Housing • Financial Wellbeing

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VENDORS Gable Pines 651-829-3171 Pillars of White Bear Lake 651-653-3288 City of Vadnais Heights 651-204-6000 Cerenity Senior Care 651-232-1818

FOOD SPONSORS:

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Home of “Top Ten Thursdays”

Keystone Place 651-925-2664 Twin Cities Underwriters 651-488-0172

AAA- Auto Club Nation 763-957-0969

Brookdale North Oaks 651-482-8111

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living 651-484-8484

Walgreens White Bear Township 651-426-9225

Volunteers of America 612-721-6327

White Bear Senior Center 651-407-7501

Ecumen Hospice 651-714-0200

Donatelli’s 651-777-9199

Gallagher Financial Services 651-774-8759

White Bear Lake Pizza Man 651-653-9845

Blue Cross Blue Shield 651-662-3428

Pine Tree Apple Orchard 651-429-7202

Vendor door prizes!

PINE TREE Apple Orchard

Join us for a fun-filled time at this year’s Senior Fair!

HOSTED BY:

White Bear Senior Center

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