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In this issue, readers can find the 2020 Best of the Press Readers’ Choice special section. From best hamburger to best teacher, there are hundreds of winners and finalists named by readers as tops in their field.

An article ran earlier this month stating that 84% of newspaper readers vote in elections. Could it be true for the Best of the Press contests, too? Yes. More than 25,000 votes were cast by readers in five Best of the Press contests including the White Bear Press, Vadnais Press, Quad Community Press, Shoreview

Press and The Citizen, which may make these contests the largest in the region.

Votes were tallied using a reputable platform, which is also used by the largest media outlets in the country.

Community newspaper readers turn out to be one of the largest voting blocs for political elections and the Best of the Press contests. It makes sense.

Those who care to read community newspapers care about local businesses; shop locally; follow school, city, township and county news; and vote.

There is a saying that those who vote

(in political elections) earn a right to complain. How about those who voted in the Best of Press contests? They’ve earned the right to congratulate winners and finalists. Winning or placing with this many votes is impressive and deserves praise.

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Circle Pines finalizes assessments for street project

‘Kids learn best when they are moving’

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on the pavement with chalk. This year, however, they got permission to use paint. Now the path doesn’t have to be recreated every time it rains.

“It’s a great sensory break for them. They can get outside, move and get back into class and learn,” Patterson said. “It's really hard for kids to play with each other right now while keeping their distance.

The running and the games that they used to play they are not able to do as much.” Some parts of the playground, she said, are not used at all because the

CIRCLE PINES — The City Council held assessment hearings for the 2020 full and partial street reconstruction projects Oct. 13. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that both he and City Engineer Eric Eckman, of WSB, recorded a 30-minute virtual open house for residents to watch online or on DVD detailing the project, including timeline, costs, funding and assessments.

Antonen walked through the work that will be completed this year, and what will need to be fi nished up in the spring.

The project cost (for both full and partial projects) totals $4.5 million. Benefiting residential properties will each need to pay $4,880 for the full reconstruction project and $2,995 for the partial reconstruction project.

The assessment amount for commercial and industrial properties as well as apartment buildings will be determined in the spring, Antonen said.

Residents have the option to prepay the full assessment amount without interest by Nov. 15. Residents can also choose to pay a partial amount before Nov. 15 and have the remaining amount placed on their property taxes over a 10-year period with an interest rate of 3.51% (starting in 2021).

Residents who are 65 and older, have a permanent disability, or actively serve in the Minnesota National Guard may qualify for a hardship deferral. For the

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A student at Golden Lake Elementary enjoys a break from class outdoors while interacting with a sensory motor path created by three occupational therapists.

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

A team of three occupational therapists at Golden Lake Elementary School put their heads together and found a creative solution to keep students moving during a school year where students are largely confined to their classrooms.

Although the concept is not necessarily new, it is a bit more permanent. In previous years, occupational therapists Therese Patterson, Amy Carlson and Emily Hohenshell have created sensory motor paths

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children can’t be that close together.

She added, “This is just another way for them to sort of do something together, but still independently. I think because they're not able to move, run, play and do sports, their bodies need it even more now. It's a natural part of being a kid — to run and play and be outside, and this helps them get to do that in a different way that's safe.”

The sensory motor path is a series of images painted along the sidewalk. Students have to perform different motions, depending on the image. For example, on the painted sunflower, students must jump from leaf to leaf until they reach the top of the flower.

Students in grades K-5, and even preschoolers, are enjoying the path. Patterson said many of the students need a break at least once a day, some of them twice a day. Breaks are usually 10-15 minutes long. The number of breaks, and what designs the students interact with, depend on the student’s needs.

“We watch the students and we read them. Some kids arrive at school and they need a break right away to settle down and start learning.

Some kids arrive at school and they can be in class for an hour or two and then they need a break because they've sat for so long,” Patterson explained. “We monitor the student and when they start

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The sensory motor path is a series of images painted along the sidewalk. Students have to perform different motions, depending on the image. For example, on the painted sunflower, students must jump from leaf to leaf until they reach the top of the flower.

to struggle, we try to be proactive about it so we're not waiting until they can't function anymore. We try to get them before they are starting to have issues.”

Hohenshell said the path has really brought a sense of community to the school, as she has seen students she has worked with on the path teach their friends what to do for each design.

Patterson said it seems that

the students are a lot more interested in going outside and often more eager to do the exercises outside with the path versus indoors.

Carlson noted, “I think they do come back calmer and more relaxed, and part of it is because they get to go outside and that makes the big difference. It just a change of environment for them for a few minutes and then back to class.”

Paraprofessionals, teachers and community members are also using and enjoying the path. Carlson said she heard from a friend who lives near the school that the path is in use every night.

The sensory motor path was such a hit at Golden Lake Elementary that a path has now also been created at the Centennial Early Childhood Center (attached to Rice Lake Elementary School).

With winter right around the corner, the occupational therapists are going to have to put thinking caps on once again to come up with another opportunity for students to move and take breaks. Shovels may be involved.

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The Dead End Hayride in Wyoming is open this fall, but has a COVID policy in place to keep attendees safe. Visit thedeadendhayride.com for more information or to make reservations online.

Life post-COVID may be full of uncertainty, but that doesn’t mean that 2020 can’t be full of fall celebration and Halloween frolicking. The show must go on, albeit, with precautions.

Jeremy Hastings, creator and owner of The Dead End Hayride in Wyoming, is grateful his business of boo has been able to pivot and adopt to the everchanging landscape.

“When COVID started to pop up, we obviously didn’t know what was going to happen. But we were kind of hanging on to the fact that the State Fair never cancels, so we’ll just look to see what sort of measures and due diligence they put in place for the State Fair, and we will emulate that,” he explained.

“And then when the announcement came that the State Fair was canceled, we’re like OK, we need to watch what the Renaissance Festival is going to do. When they canceled, we were like OK. We kept saying OK. OK. OK,” he laughed. “We (and) other pumpkin patches and corn mazes were going to have to write the playbook.”

As luck would have it, another out-of-state haunted venue volunteered to help. Hastings said a Salt Lake City haunted house opened for a “halfway to Halloween” event, complete with a 30-page COVID preparedness plan. They were able to open up and run their event successfully and safely for one weekend. Afterward, the venue offered their playbook plan up to others in the haunted house industry, complete with a list of what worked and what didn’t.

Armed with that information, Jeremy and his dedicated year-round team at The Dead End Hayride also paid close attention to theme parks across the country that were opening up and what

measures those businesses were taking. Hastings, an eternal optimist, said there were times that he wasn’t 100% sure they were going to be able to have a Halloween season or not.

“It was a struggle against the virus, and a struggle against the unknown,” he said, “A week in COVID is like a year during any other normal time. In any business, we rely on consistency and being able to predict what the customer behavior is going to be. Just the uncertainty and not knowing what the future holds in the year 2020 is the hardest part.”

Some of the high-level changes that Hastings and his team started with was capacity. On average, they hosted several thousand people in a night, so they had to cut that by 50%. “We knew the biggest struggle was going to be social distancing people both on our hayride and in our queue lines, where people line up to go on the hayride,” he explained.

Hastings said it was time to get creative. They came up with a system of queue line pods: Members of a social group who came together stay in close proximity with one another but are distanced from other groups. The queue line holds 250 people, but all spaced apart. The Dead End Hayride opened

Sept. 25, so they now have a couple of weekends under their belts; customers are responding very well with complying with masks and the queue pods, Hastings noted.

Another new detail in the season of COVID is there are no tickets available at the door. Tickets must be purchased online, and only a certain number of tickets will be sold per half-hour time slot. Hastings warned that time slots are fi lling out days in advance, so anyone waiting until last minute might not get the day of their choice.

Hastings also dialed back his monster actors by 15%. “No one lost their job, we just didn’t hire as many seasonal staff as in the past,” he said.

All in all, Hastings is counting his haunted blessings. “I think people are really thankful to be out and about,” he said, “And with our reduced capacity, I think the show is better. I’ve always struggled with the really busy days in years past.

The more people, the faster we have to send them through. Since we’re (at) 50% reduced capacity, it’s almost the perfect number of people, where the show itself is fantastic.”

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recent column highlighted the Voters’ Guide. I believe this guide is one of the best services we provide to our readers in any election year. With our communities affected by the pandemic, our team took the incentive to run the guides earlier than unusual this year so voters would be prepared for early voting. We also felt it was important to run a second, condensed version of the guide just before the election. We hope our readers find this to be helpful.

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All we ask our readers is to get out and vote. Local races affect local level services and planning decisions in cities, townships and schools. I’m hopeful that our communities can come together at a local level and put positive Publisher’s energy back into where we live and raise our families. It’s time View we get back to what matters in Carter Johnson our local neighborhoods, cities and townships where business help provide local jobs.

Fall fishing and hunting My son and I were invited back to a friends cabin on Lake Vermillion for a weekend of fishing over the MEA break. The long weekend was greeted with cold winds and snow. The walleyes seemed nonexistent but we did land a large Northern while trolling. The fish fry was subsidized with a freezer batch of mahi mahi, smoked chicken wings and nearly 15 pounds of potatoes for French fries. The cool snow-filled weekend turned fishing stories into snowmobiling conversation. After years of experimentation, the fries were soaked in ice water for days in advance. Fresh slaw was a Slovenian recipe from one of the guy’s grandmas.

The beans helped warm our bones. The nights were clear and full of stars, and for the first time in a long time, I was not distracted by satellites.

We hoped for a peak of the northern lights but instead were treated to shooting stars. The evenings around the campfire were especially rewarding as the boys split the wood we burned for the continuous burn of a fire. The group of 12 switched between splitting wood, target shooting and bobber fishing. One morning we woke up to our minnow buckets that had been cleaned out.

It was the first time our buckets were raided by a mink, otter or other crafty animal. Our hands stayed warm with zippo hand warmers. We were dressed to the hilt with multiple layers of coats and hats. What a great weekend to finish up the summer.

New puppy Our family was excited to welcome a new puppy after we lost our Westie in June. Having a puppy is sort of like having a newborn in the home, only you can’t really put a diaper on them, they are hard to contain, and this one really likes to nibble.

Amy and I took shifts during the first few weeks, and thankfully, she took on the middle of the night shifts. Our family is learning how to train the puppy, and it has been challenging for all of us to be consistent in our approach and commands.

So far this little one has taken a liking to paddle boarding and kayaking. While difficult in the beginning, we are hopeful this dog will too bring joy to our family. One of the trainers we spoke with said with all of the people getting pets during the quarantine, it is expected there will be a lot of animals ending up in rescues. If you or your family is interested in a pet, now is the time to get on the pet rescue waiting lists. “COVID puppies” are a real thing and the next few months or year it has been said that it might be the time to consider adoption.

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ike many Minnesotans, I grew up pheasant hunting, walking the fields on my family’s farm. It was, and is, a tradition passed from one generation to the next. Pheasant hunting helped instill in me a lifelong respect for the outdoors.

While time-honored traditions – from the State Fair to fireworks on the Fourth of July – have been upended by COVID-19, pheasant hunting is one thing that has largely stayed the same. COVID-19 hasn’t changed the nature of the sport. In fact, basic gun safety requires social Movers & distancing.

Minnesota has Shakers a rich history seizing the Gov. Tim Walz of seasons no matter the conditions, a tradition that can continue even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesotans can still safely and fully enjoy the three-month pheasant hunting season on our state’s 593,000 acres of public lands in the pheasant range and almost 30,000 walk-in access acres.

For Minnesotans, disappearing for a weekend to hunt, fish or enjoy our state’s natural beauty is a rite of fall. And this year, amid COVID-19, Minnesotans can still

find socially distanced solace in the Minnesota pastime that for so long has connected families with the outdoors.

I was looking forward to this year’s annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener celebration in Fairmont. However, I was still able to enjoy this year’s opener and our beautiful fall weather near my hometown of Mankato in a small, socially distanced group. As long as we practice social distancing, mask wearing, and staying in small groups, Minnesotans don’t need to be home-bound this winter.

Minnesotans should continue to stay active while preventing the spread of COVID-19. As the leaves change and the weather gets colder, this year’s pheasant hunting season serves as a well-timed outlet for stress.

The opportunity to spend time outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of the hunt with friends and family can improve mental health and provide physical, social, and emotional benefits.

It’s important that we continue to seek out the hobbies and passions that get us outside and into our communities. Not only does it benefit our mental health, but it supports our natural habitats and boosts our economy during a particularly challenging time for Minnesota’s working families.

The Minnesota Department

of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates that in 2019, more than 52,00 people hunted pheasants in Minnesota alone. By last Friday, the DNR had already sold 50,481 pheasant stamps, up 13% from last year. From hunting equipment to travel, hunting energizes local economies and contributes more than 12,400 jobs and $733 million to the state economy.

Minnesota is one of the top pheasant-hunting states in the country. Decades of conservation efforts by Minnesotans made that possible. Each hunt supports our conservation efforts. Funding from hunting licenses provides resources to fight soil erosion, improve water quality and benefit wildlife species.

Beyond the conservation, commerce and mental health benefits, pheasant hunting is a valuable part of Minnesota’s cultural heritage. It allows Minnesotans to take advantage of the many opportunities in our state to get outside, while still doing their part to keep their neighbors healthy.

Whether you’re a lifelong hunter or you’re wearing the blaze orange for the first time this year, I hope you have a safe season and successful hunting.

Tim Walz is the governor of Minnesota.

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istening to MPR the other day, an Irish Poet spoke of the roots of the word, isolation.

Turns out it comes from the word island. If you, like I, have ever had the joy of camping on an island in the Boundary Waters, or anywhere else for that matter, you know that a good amount of your time is spent looking out for other islands or the mainland.

It is so interesting to me that since we have all been in this state of isolation – of being islanders through this pandemic – we all have this very human instinct to be looking for others or missing that human connection. No matter how introverted or extroverted you are, we all have this need for the other- for relationship.

Feeling very isolated and constricted by what I couldn’t do for my ministries, I concluded I needed to figure out what I could do. I decided we would hold a used book sale outdoors. What I thought was simply a way to raise money for some kids in the

ghettos of Guatemala, in actuality became an opportunity for human connection. I think people looked at it as a chance to do something somewhat normal again – browsing.

What a relaxing concept!

But also – I was a sitting duck. I talked to friends who stopped by and had the opportunity to catch up, I talked to people I don’t usually Pastor spend much time with and listened Ponderings to perspectives of the world I didn’t necessarily agree with. I had to Denise Walsh acknowledge the gift of hearing and appreciating their viewpoint. I talked to moms with wailing kids, and teenagers who picked out such diverse reading material it inspired some choices of my own.

Kids clutched their books, refusing to set them down so their parent could pay for them. Older

people shared stories of loneliness and fear and immigrants spoke about their experience of living in this community.

This little book sale reminded me to practice the virtue of listening. These tables of famous authors and stories I was selling were nothing compared to the richness of stories I was gifted with by each person who stopped by.

In the coming month we will hear about so much that divides us. I wonder what would happen if we/I take an opportunity to reach out to the stranger, the neighbor, the child, the immigrant, the friend and take time to hear their stories. Maybe it would change the isolation we’ve all been feeling. Maybe we could love our neighbor in a way we’ve been missing. I dare you to set out a chair and see what happens.

Denise Walsh is the charity and justice coordinator at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes.

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PAID LETTER Linser will give community a voice Vote Sue Linser for Centennial School Board! I have known Sue for over 15 years. During that time I have found Sue to be honorable, trustworthy, hardworking and fair. Now, more than ever, we need a leader on our school board who will work with the best interest of all stakeholders in mind.

Sue’s volunteering experience throughout the district gives her a perspective that most other candidates don’t have. She has two children that have graduated from Centennial and a third child currently in our school system, which gives Sue an understanding of the academics, sports and arts programs at Centennial.

Giving her your vote for the school board on Nov. 3 will ensure our community has a voice that is willing to solve problems, work together and find solutions that provide the students of Centennial the quality education they deserve.

Jen Wenzel Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Linser for school board I support Sue Linser for the Centennial School Board. Sue is the parent of three “Centennial” kids and she knows the challenges families face in these trying times.

Sue has experience as part of the Blue Heron PTO leadership, as an active member of her church and community, and she has been called on to help with many important school district committees.

I’ve worked with Sue on a wide range of community projects and she is smart, tenacious and wants what is best for all of the staff and students in the Centennial District.

She has been serving our schools and community as a volunteer, and she will

be an excellent school board member.

In my role, I’ve been very connected to the Centennial School District and I know that Sue has the energy, the experience and the skills to make a difference.

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PAID LETTER Contempt Senate Republicans announced, one hour after her death, voting for another reactionary Trump Supreme Court nominee to replace the iconic Ruth Ginsburg. Press readers remember Senate leader McConnell piously stating (2016): The American people should determine a Supreme Court Justice in that election. Nothing more egregious illustrates Republican CONTEMPT for traditional American values. In your face, America, we make rules.

Sample right wing quotes on their plan for YOU: Paul Weyrich (1981): “It is war ... of ideology ... our way of life.” Pat Buchanan (1992): “There is a religious war ... in this country ... a cultural war.” Warren Buffett: “There’s class warfare ... it is my rich class, that’s making war ... we’re winning.”

Randall Terry: “Our goal is a Christian nation. We … are called by God to conquer this country.” Robert Jeffress, pastor, First Baptist Church of Dallas: “Islam is wrong ... a heresy from the pit of hell. Judaism — you can’t be saved being a Jew.” Grover Norquist: “My ideal citizen is the self-employed, home-schooling, IRA-owning guy with a concealed-carry permit. Because that person doesn’t need the goddam government for anything.”

Evangelist Franklin Graham: “Let’s don’t surrender public schools. Let’s take them back.” William Kristol: “I admit it ... liberal media were never that powerful ... the whole thing was ... an excuse for conservative failures.”

Pat Robertson: “You say you’re supposed to be nice to Episcopalians ... Presbyterians ... Methodists ...

Nonsense. I don’t have to be nice to the spirit of the Antichrist.” Sen. James Inhofe: “Wake up America ... manmade global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetuated on the American people.” Ann Coulter (6/20/10): “God said, Faith is yours. Take it. Rape it. It’s yours.”

Future Republican Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, Memorandum (8/23/71): “The American economic system is under attack!” Powell urged corporate investment in legal scholars; “constant surveillance” of TV; building corporate political power “used aggressively;” and a focus on courts, “the most important instrument for social, economic, political change.” Donald Trump (2015 speech): “Why do I have to repent to seek God’s forgiveness if I am not making mistakes?”

Contempt. Corruption. Cynicism.

Cruelty. A Republican-controlled Senate refused passing adequate aid for unemployed workers, bankrupt small businesses, cities, states and schools will now magically reappear nominating another uncaring right wing ideologist; 20,000 lies, divisive rhetoric and policies; sabotaging public health, post office, census, election process, truth — to win elections; 2017 reverse Robin Hood tax cuts for wealthy and corporations; previous Roberts Court “Citizen’s Unite,” “Shelby County,” “Hobby Lobby,” “Espinoza” right-wing wish list establishing plutocratic theocracy.

Keep voting Republican, you’ll continue to get Contempt. Corruption. Cynicism.

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In your face, America. “Law & Order” is for others, not us.

PAID LETTER What leadership really looks like Our family moved to Lino Lakes in 1981. The area was beautiful; however, our road, West Shadow Lake Drive, was in very poor condition.

At the time of building our home, we were told from the city that sewer and water would be offered on the road within the next 3-5 years along with a new road! Thirty-eight years later, it has become a reality.

Every mayor of Lino Lakes since 1981 attempted to, but was unable to, solve the utility extension project problem because of the way the Lino Lakes City Charter was written. The charter required street improvements that include sewer and water to be voted on by all residents of the city in general elections. Over a 36-year period, only one project was approved.

Under the leadership of Jeff Reinert and the city staff, a new plan was devised to allow street, sewer and water improvements to be ordered. The plan was to split the project into two pieces … Part 1 was the road improvement, which the City Council could order. Part 2 was the sewer and water improvement, which the property owners had to approve at a 51% majority. This plan kept the project from going to a citywide vote. This plan is now being used citywide.

With Jeff’s leadership, problemsolving skills and the ability to “think outside of the box,” the utilities and road project on West Shadow Lake Drive was completed in 2020. We can truly attest to the fact that Jeff Reinert is the real deal … not all talk, but action and results.

Please cast your vote for Jeff Reinert for county commissioner. Leadership with real results.

Tom Dolen Shoreview

Pat Smith Lino Lakes SEE MORE LETTERS, PAGE 8

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Cougar girls (11-1) advance in soccer sectionals Eight different players scored for the Centennial Cougars as they defeated Cambridge-Isanti 10-0 in the fi rst round of Section 7AA girls soccer Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The Cougars (11-1) met Anoka (5-3-4) in the semifinals Monday at 7 p.m. Barring upset, they would face Blaine or Andover in the finals Thursday at 7 p.m. at home to conclude the season, with no state tournament this year.

Grace Prairie and Ally Hamski each notched a pair of goals.

Adding one each were Khyah Harper, Sydney Nelson, Summer Francis, Morgan O’Hearn,

Brooklyn Bordson and Lauren Ahles. Providing assists were Brooklyn Bordson (two), Brittany Bordson (two), Lindsay Wilson (two), Ahles (two), Harper and Francis.

The Cougars allowed just two shots on goal, which were stopped

by Jenna Lang, in posting their sixth shutout.

Harper has scored 24 of the Cougars 68 goals and heads into the final week of her prep career with 137 career goals. Fifteen different players have scored at least one goal. Ahles is next with seven. O’Hearn has six and Sarah Strating five.

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Khyah Harper leads the Cougars with 24 goals, but 15 players have scored.

Cougar boys win shootout 1-0 over Rangers in soccer playoffs Clutch goalkeeping enabled the Centennial Cougars to win via shootout over the Forest Lake Rangers, 1-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, advancing to the Section 7AA boys soccer semifinals.

Cougar goalie Isaac Verke stopped four of nine shots in the shootout, helping the Cougars win it 6-5. The Rangers had three chances to win with a successful kick and Verke stopped each one. He had four saves in regulation.

“It’s nerve-wracking but you just try to have fun with it and hope for the best,” said Verke about the pressure of the rare shootout

situations. “You just try to ‘read’ the kicker, see where he’s looking, and go there.”

Nobody could score in 80 minutes in regulation and 10 minutes of overtime. Each failed on a penalty kick.

“The game was played in a wind storm and both teams struggled. It was a very defensive battle,” said Cougar coach Jeffrey Ottosen.

Centennial (6-4-2), vying for its third straight section title, played at Blaine (8-2-2) on Monday at 5 p.m. (See presspubs.com for a report.) The Cougars upset Blaine 5-0 late in the regular season. The finals will be played.

The Centennial swim team honored its seniors and defeated Rogers 102-79 to close the regular season with a 7-1 record on Tuesday evening.

“Tonight was Senior Night and they did not disappoint in being very dominant in their last home meet,” said coach Pete Crawford.

“I couldn't have asked for a better meet from our nine seniors, many of which were on a section championship team when they first started.

I am going to miss this senior group, but I know their futures are looking good.”

They were Northwest Suburban Conference runner-up behind Andover.

The season will end at the sectional Oct. 24, with no state meet this year due to the pandemic.

Swimming event winners were senior Layni Andrle (50 freestyle, 25.25), senior

Maddie Fuller (butterfly, 1:01.04), senior Janessa Sandvold (backstroke, 1:04.80), and sophomore Calla Kamish (individual medley, 2:20.17).

The Cougars once again finished 1-2-3 in diving with eighth-grader Kathryn Woelfel fi rst (204.5), sophomore Riley McCullough second (200.15) and senior Mia Wang third (190.20).

Two all-senior quartets who won relays were Kayley Magnuson, Sandvold, Fuller and Andrle in the medley (1:58.45); and Sandvold, Katelyn Smith, Fuller and Andrle in the 200 freestyle (1:47.97). The Cougars also took the 400 free relay with sophomore Jaden Ruegsegger, senior Nicole Kammer, freshman Lauren Kajer and Fuller. The other Cougar seniors are Grace Peterson and Erika Richtsmeier.

SPORTS BRIEFS Centennial girls 6th, boys 7th in sectional to conclude CC season

Isaac Verke, Centennial soccer goalkeeper, sparked a 1-0 shootout win over Forest Lake in the first round of sectionals last week, stopping four of nine shots in the 6-5 shootout win, including three where the Rangers could have won it with a successful kick. He made four saves in the game. For the season, the 5-11, 175-pound junior has stopped 44 of 53 shots on goal, with five shutouts. The Cougars (6-4) have two 1-0 wins, two 1-0 losses and a 0-0 tie with Verke in goal. “He’s smart, hard-working and strong,” coach Jeffrey Ottosen assessed.

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The top six teams were St. MichaelAlbertville (STMA) with 54, Mounds View 65, Osseo 98, Maple Grove 102, Irondale 189 and Centennial 196. The individual champion was STMA’s Ali Weimer in 17:57.

Cougar junior Jonathan Pattie placed seventh in the boys race with 16:37 and would have qualified for state. The state meet was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns, so the sectional is the season finale.

The Cougars also had Charlie Bolkom in 18th place (17:08), Eli Berg 46th (17:55), Jacob Podratz 51st (18:06) and Aiden Sherer 54th (18:07).

The top seven teams were Mounds View with 68, Maple Grove 127, Blaine 134, Irondale 148, Osseo 168, Rogers 168 and Centennial 176. Elliott McArthur of Mounds View was individual champion in 16:18.

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The Cougar girls had Abby Wood in 29th place (20:25), Lauren Swenson 34th (20:46), Kylie Nelson 35th (22:48), Tatum Leibke 45th (21:16) and Noelle

The Centennial volleyball team lost its first two matches before getting into the win column with a 25-12, 25-18, 25-1 rout of the Spring Lake Park Panthers last Wednesday, Oct. 14. Jadyn Carter served six aces. Ashley Crowl delivered 12 aces, Sydney Petersen 11 and Linaya Swenson

nine. Previously, they lost to Elk River 3-0 and Andover 3-1. The Andover match was hard fought with the Huskies prevailing 25-23, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22. Against Andover, Ashley Crowl knocked down 11 kills, Petersen nine and Swenson eight.

Cougar gridders stymied by Totino-Grace 21-7 The Centennial Cougar football team is 0-2 after losing to Totino-Grace 21-7 at home Tuesday evening.

The Cougars led 7-0 at halftime with quarterback Elijah Ward scoring on a one-yard run in the first quarter. TotinoGrace (1-1) broke loose for 21 points in the third quarter on three touchdown passes thrown by Kristoff Kowalkowski. He hit Josh Carlson for a 70-yard score, Joe Alt for a 15-yarder, and Nicholas Hand from 48 yards out.

The Eagles held the Cougars to 236 net yards — 160 rushing, 76 passing — and intercepted two passes. Elijah Ward, quarterback, completed seven of 17 passes for 76 yards with two picked off. He ran 16 times for 68 yards. Lance Liu carried 20 times for 70 yards. Ben Lee made three passes for 36 yards and Mason Lindsay three for 32 yards.

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STREET PROJECT: Circle Pines certifies street assessments to Anoka County FROM PAGE 1

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

The photo above shows Moonlite Drive before the 2020 street reconstruction project. The photo below shows what Moonlite Drive looks like now that the project is nearing completion.

COMMUNITY BRIEF Fall Family Outdoor Expo Join Centennial area Scouts for the Fall Family Outdoor Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. The event will offer families the chance to see and do outdoor activities. Youth of all ages are invited. There will be a cooking demo, STEM experiments, outdoor activities and more. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize.

CHURCH BRIEF Pack a shoebox Rice Creek Covenant Church in Lino Lakes will serve as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;contactlessâ&#x20AC;? drop-off location for the Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse project Operation Christmas Child, joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world.

In 2020, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach 11 million children.

Filled shoeboxes can be dropped off at Rice Creek Covenant Church, 125 Ash St. in Lino Lakes. Collection times are: Monday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 22, noon-2 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 23, 9-11 a.m.

For more information on Operation Christmas Child, or to view gift suggestions and print labels, visit samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/ operation-christmas-child. Participants can donate $9 per shoebox gift online through â&#x20AC;&#x153;Follow Your Boxâ&#x20AC;? and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/ operation-christmas-child/buildonline to select gifts matched to a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.

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The 2020 full reconstruction project included improvements to: Moonlite Drive, Aurora Lane, North Star Lane, Center Road (from Crossway Drive to North Road) and Stardust Boulevard (from 200 feet west of Aurora Lane to 150 feet east of Center Road). Improvements included new streets as well as the reconstruction and the installation of water mains, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.

Celebrations Happy 70th Anniversary!

Erling and Martha Husby are celebrating 70 years of marriage...Uff Da! Married October 21, 1950, at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minnesota.

Erling Husby, born and raised in Nevis MN, married Martha Forbord, who was born in ClarkďŹ eld, and later moved to Starbuck, Benson and Moorhead. Erling was a Butcher for 30 years in Minneapolis, then sold insurance for the Sons of Norway for 20 years. Martha worked at Centennial Bank of Lexington MN for 25 years. They raised a family of three in Shoreview, and recently moved to Lino Lakes. They have eight grandchildren and sixteen greatgrandchildren. They have both enjoyed sharing their rich Norwegian heritage with others! We honor them on this special day, as they have blessed us all with their never-ending unconditional love. May God continue to bless our parents with good health in years to come.

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full reconstruction project, the household income must be less than $39,253 and for the partial reconstruction project, $24,091.

Residents will need to apply for the deferral with the city.

One resident spoke during the public hearing and said that he has been laid off since November 2019. He wanted to know whether the city had any funding available to help residents who might be in a similar situation. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t qualify for a deferral of the assessment, as he is not disabled, 65 or older or in the military. His family doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the income requirements, either.

Antonen said he would reach out to the county to see if they had designated any CARES Act funds for this specific situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any programs for the city as of right now,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The council approved both resolutions adopting the assessment rolls for both the full ($634,400) and partial street ($38,935) reconstruction projects and certifying the assessments to the county to be placed on property taxes.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5)

PAID LETTER Chamberlain has served us well Sen. Chamberlain has the experience and background we need in the Legislature. He is a Navy and National Guard veteran and has worked in a cross section of the economy, including the tax and finance industry. In the Senate, he has served in leadership roles, including chair of the Senate Tax Committee. He knows this state, this district, the people and their needs and concerns.

He is a doer, not just a talker, and has served us well. Because of his background and common sense, when Sen. Chamberlain does speak, people listen. He is respected.

Harold and Claudia Wiens Hugo

PAID LETTER Jeff Reinert best choice for Anoka County As the second-longest serving county commissioner, I have seen commissioners come and go. I have had the unique perspective to watch them deliberate on tough issues, both as experienced commissioners and those who are brand new to the board.

Commissioner Reinert has, without question, done an amazing job coming up to speed, contributing positively in every meeting, sharing his experiences. Most importantly, he comes prepared and ready to get the work done.

You can tell he has had a great deal of public service and private business experience because of his drive to always want to find the most efficient way of providing public services.

I appreciate his no-nonsense approach to working on issues and finding common sense solutions.

We are stronger as a team now that Jeff has been elected. His strengths have been a perfect addition to our county board.

As you decide who to vote for this election cycle, a vote to reelect Jeff Reinert is a vote to keep your county on the right track, being fiscally responsible. Vote like your county depends on it! Because it does!

Matt Look Anoka County Commissioner District 1

PAID LETTER Elect Raleigh, a taxpayer advocate With a deep hole of minus $4-5 billion facing state legislators in January 2021, the question is: will the Legislature raise taxes, or cut spending to balance the state’s books?

One candidate, Donald Raleigh, opposes raising taxes in a recession because that will delay the recovery and may cause the recession to deepen.

Donald Raleigh even signed a pledge not to raise taxes because Minnesotans are taxed enough already. He’s standing strong with the taxpayer. Just six years ago, the DFL Legislature under Gov. Dayton increased taxes by $2.1 billion and that has resulted in a cumulative $12 billion in new taxes on Minnesotans since then.

Especially now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has had detrimental effects on families and small businesses, our government must protect taxpayers and cut spending in line with the revenue loss.

Increase taxes or cut spending to balance the state’s books? My vote will be to elect a taxpayer advocate, Republican-endorsed Donald Raleigh.

Roger Clarke Hugo

PAID LETTER Fredrick will set us on right path Just for a minute, imagine what the future has in store.

I picture a world where the consequences of our actions become more salient. A world that experiences more extreme weather, a world that will stand at the edge of a cliff of oblivion.

The smallest shifts in weight will keep it either grounded in safety or send it careening into the deep. The smallest decisions right now will help determine the future of our planet.

As a student currently enrolled in college, the last several years have been a turbulent few. Just like many of my classmates, I am stuck in a place of massive uncertainties for what the future holds. In spite of the madness that surrounds us all, one thing remains clear: what is happening around us right now are by and large the consequences of big-picture issues.

The decisions at the smallest level of government matter.

Local government has a more direct effect on your life than at the state or federal level. These big-picture issues, such as the environment, education, health care and racial justice, all carry substance at the local level of government. Kris Fredrick, unlike his opponent, has a genuine concern for setting us on the right path on these big-picture issues. Although I may not agree with everything the Democratic party stands on, it has a genuine grasp on the actions we must take right now to ensure a future where we don’t fall off that edge.

Every vote matters. Make sure you vote for Kris Fredrick on Nov. 3.

Torin Klebba Circle Pines

PAID LETTER Vision for a better Minnesota My name is Kris Fredrick, and I’m the DFL candidate running for state representative in District 38A. You may have seen or heard my name around the community recently, and for those of you that I was not able to contact, I want to introduce myself.

I grew up in Brooklyn Park, and moved to Lino Lakes 22 years ago. My wife and I have three children, and I have enjoyed volunteering for their activities over the years. I’ve been a PTO president at Blue Heron Elementary School (twice), a Cub Scout leader, a hockey coach and a high school band volunteer. All of this is in addition to working as an attorney at Honeywell for over 20 years.

I apologize for not knocking

on your door and meeting you personally this year, but with the pandemic, I wanted to put your safety above the needs of my campaign. Instead, I have been personally calling all of the voters in our district, and I hope I have had the chance to speak with you.

As a state legislator, I have a vision for a better Minnesota — one where all of the residents receive the best education possible, have access to affordable health care when they need it, are able to obtain well-paying jobs, and have time to enjoy what our state has to offer. I want to continue to build relationships with all Minnesotans and put away our willingness to profit at the expense of others. And when historians write the story of the next two years, I want them to state that we finally ended our divisiveness, and that inclusion and friendship triumphed over aggressiveness and hate. This is why I’m running for office.

Regardless of your political beliefs, your vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. It is one of the easiest ways to make sure your voice is heard. If you have not yet voted, make a plan to find your polling place and vote on Nov. 3. Our district needs you, and I thank you for your support.

Kris Fredrick Candidate for State Representative 38A

PAID LETTER I know Jeff Reinert If anyone should know what kind of man Jeff Reinert is, it would be me. I have known the guy for 40 years (yikes!) As his wife, I have gone through multiple elections, but always as a silent voice — until now. I cannot sit by while his opponent attacks my husband’s character and reputation.

A lot of people already know that Jeff is smart, acts out of common sense and looks at all sides. He stands up for what is right and will always give it to you straight — he doesn’t pretend to be someone he’s not.

But the Jeff that I want to highlight is the generous, kind-hearted, truly-interestedin-helping-people Jeff. Over the years, he has spent endless hours talking with citizens at all hours, helping them resolve problems. He listens to people — always makes himself available — it doesn’t matter who you are.

He has never lost sight of the fact that he represents all citizens, and he is humbled by that.

Jeff happily volunteers at fundraisers like cooking breakfast at the American Legion, or dressing up like a hot dog for the 5K Hot Dog Run, or getting in a dunk tank. He always says yes to talking at Scout meetings or speaking at the local schools on Arbor Day. I could go on, but my main point is this: Jeff really cares about the people in this community. He has a deep appreciation of this area and a genuine desire to make sure that our quality of life is preserved — that’s not just a saying on his signs.

I know Jeff. He is hands-down, all-around, the most qualified person for county commissioner.

He loves representing us and is really good at it! I encourage anyone with questions about the

garbage that has been put out there to contact him directly at Jeff.Reinert@co.anoka.mn.us.

Please, reelect Jeff Reinert as Anoka county commissioner.

Lisa Reinert Wife of Anoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert

PAID LETTER Raleigh grounded in reality A candidate who has walked the talk on job creation is Donald Raleigh, candidate to represent our community as state representative. And that’s why I’m voting for him. Don Raleigh is an entrepreneur who founded a successful digital marketing company 17 years ago and now employs 18 people.

As a client of his company, I’ve benefitted from Don’s tireless work helping others to be successful.

Donald Raleigh knows what it takes to take care of people by creating good jobs with good benefits. He makes payroll every two weeks. His employees tell me how much they appreciate and enjoy working for him. He knows the real world of budgets and decision-making that affects peoples’ lives. He is succeeding in a high-tech industry that is key to Minnesota’s strong economic base.

Donald Raleigh and his team worked round the clock when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced a statewide shutdown. His commitment was to make sure his business customers could survive the pandemic and that his employees were safe.

Because of the pandemic, our state now faces a $5 billion deficit come January.

I personally have seen shock waves hit the construction industry in large part because of decisions made in St. Paul, and I believe we’re in for a rocky road if legislators think this deficit isn’t real. Candidates who don’t understand how businesses and their employees have been impacted, who deny the deficit, and who promise lavish new spending are truly being irresponsible. For Don, these issues aren’t stories in the paper: He finds solutions for them every day in his business.

We need a legislator who’s grounded in reality, will reopen our businesses and keep them open, and will respect the taxpayers who are asked to pay the bill. Don understands that when the state’s budget goes up, taxpayers are forced to tighten their belt and pay the price. Join me in voting for Donald Raleigh for state representative.

Bill Gschwind Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Who is Cindy Hansen?

Last week, the DFL Party sent out a political endorsement postcard showcasing their endorsed candidates. Cindy Hansen was pictured on, and listed as, the official DFLendorsed candidate for Anoka county commissioner.

Ms. Hansen has been telling Republicans that she is a Republican and telling Democrats she is a Democrat.

Since Ms. Hansen is not originally from the local area, she thinks she can get away with saying anything her audience at

the time wants to hear.

I have no issues with people running in nonpartisan elections being either Democrats or Republicans. What I do have a problem with is the way Ms. Hansen misleads voters about her political affiliation.

Ms. Hansen went to unions who routinely endorse Democratic candidates and received financial support.

She then talked to party leaders of the local Republican Party and told them she was a Republican and asked for their support. Due to the vague answers given by Ms. Hansen during a vetting process, she did not receive Republican Party endorsement or support.

I have spoken to friends who were personally present at the vetting meeting and have been told Ms. Hansen’s answers were “surprisingly vague and ambiguous.” When Ms. Hansen was confronted about appearing on a Democrat endorsement postcard while telling people she was a Republican, she claimed the Democrats added her to their postcard without her permission. That claim is simply not credible.

Does Ms. Hansen really think that anyone is going to believe that the Minnesota DFL randomly adds candidates to their endorsement mailers who are running for nonpartisan positions without talking to them and getting permission to include them in a mailer? Give me a break.

Ms. Hansen’s continuously misleading statements about her political affiliation are troubling to me. Politicians need to believe what they say and say what they believe if they want my vote.

I hope all of your readers will also hold Ms. Hansen to this standard.

I am voting to reelect Jeff Reinert to be our Anoka county commissioner.

Richard R. Caldecott Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Vote Raleigh for safe neighborhoods I’ve been a volunteer firefighter serving our communities since 2013 and recently became a full-time firefighter in a neighboring community. I know how important it is that fire districts and police departments have the support of our elected officials.

One candidate for state representative, Donald Raleigh, recently received the endorsement of the MN Professional Firefighters Association. That, along with his endorsement by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers, tells me that Donald Raleigh understands the challenges our protectors of public safety face every day and will support them.

Donald Raleigh has my 100% support. The endorsements he’s received plus his military service and background in emergency and disaster management will make him an excellent legislator in these unique times.

Vote Nov. 3 for Donald Raleigh for state representative for safe neighborhoods.

Matt Montain Centerville SEE MORE LETTERS, PAGE 9

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Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes takes home three distinctions from the Reader’s Choice Best of the Press contest in the categories of Arts & Entertainment, Local and Shopping.

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The community has voted, confirming that Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes is a certified winner in more ways than one. The family-owned farm takes home three distinctions from the Reader’s Choice Best of the Press contest in the categories of Arts & Entertainment, Local and Shopping.

Arts & Entertainment: Best Entertainment Festival The annual corn maze, pumpkin patch and fun fall activities at Waldoch Farm have drawn visitors for decades with its classic harvest charm. But this year is a little different: COVID-19 has challenged Waldoch to bring its same charm to families while ensuring everyone stays safe and healthy. The popular corn maze, hayrides and visits to the barnyard won’t happen for this year’s

celebration, but guests are welcome to enjoy a drive-through pumpkin patch experience instead.

“With public safety in mind, we’ve scaled things back to find things kids would enjoy with no unnecessary risks,” said Andrew Joyer, a fourthgeneration member of the Waldoch family. Cars can drive through the patch to a parking lot, where they can use a green wagon to haul in their perfect pumpkins. The selection and purchase of the pumpkins can be done entirely in the field to make the visit as safe as possible for visitors and employees alike.

“Then you can get in your car and head on your way, or go to the garden center and check out specialty pumpkins and mums this year,” Andrew said.

Local: Best Place to Work (Fewer Than 50 Employees) The Waldoch family first

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Fergie is a spayed, 2-year-old chihuahua mix that weighs 7 pounds and is housetrained. Fergie loves to sing the song of her people, making her feel a bit Fergalicious. When you're not listening to her serenade you, she'll be up in the gym just working on her fitness because she has a lot of puppy energy. She might make you go loco, but she has a lot of love to give. Thankfully, Fergie thinks treats are D to the E to the L I C I O U S, so they're a great training tool. Other dogs will often line down the block just to watch what she's got; good thing she gets along well with other animals after a good introduction.

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Andrew, Mary and Doug Joyer display pumkins grown on the farm. Waldoch Farm won the Best Entertainment Festival in the Arts & Entertainment category for its annual corn maze, pumpkin patch and fun fall activities.

purchased its farm property in Lino Lakes in 1916 and got to work raising hay and chickens for the St. Paul Farmers Market. Over the years, the family vegetable stand has turned into a fully stocked garden center and pick-your-own vegetable farm. Thirdgeneration sisters Mary Joyer and Kathy Rivard share management of the business, and fourth-generation brothers Andrew and Doug Joyer are always busy taking care of day-to-day business around Waldoch.

“It’s great,” said Andrew. “I’ve worked here all my life.”

“We don’t know any better!” Doug added.

In all seriousness, Andrew said that it’s the people that make Waldoch such a great place to work. “We care about each other and we have fun and we work hard, so you feel like you’ve accomplished something every day you’re working.”

Numbers of employees swell during the late summer harvest season, making for a busy and productive environment. For some employees, Waldoch was their first job, and many have returned year after year.

“We’re kind of a good spot for people to have a first job, get work experience and learn what hard work is all about,” Doug said. “There’s a natural reward to accomplishing weeding a row of your own and working your way up to garden center staff. You can’t walk into a garden center and be cranky very long being surrounded by beautiful flowers. We focus on ventures that do make it nice and fulfilling to work and to serve the community.”

Shopping: Best Greenhouse/Nursery Waldoch’s charm stretches far across the northeast metro. In addition to winning this category for the Quad

area, Waldoch also came in fourth in the White Bear Lake area contest.

“A big part of what we do is grow a lot of our product on site,” Andrew said. “Because of that, we may get carried away with the selection.

We have a lot of fun picking out the plants, so there’s just a vast selection of diverse plants that I think is unmatched.”

From pick-your-own vegetables and Grandpa’s Roadstand to perennials and garden décor inside the garden center, Waldoch takes pride in offering something for the community through the seasons. The personal attention to detail makes all the difference when it comes to running a quality greenhouse.

“We have over 60 varieties of coleus,” said Doug. “Mary and Kathy are passionate about growing very goodquality products. They select the wide variety of stuff that sets us apart, and then you add on the quality of their dedication.”

It’s been a tough year on many businesses, but the support and appreciation of the community is a positive note amid the stress, said Doug.

“We appreciate their support and their willingness to shop here through the generations,” said Doug.

Waldoch Farm is open to guests until Oct. 31. “Come Halloween, we’re done for the year and we’ll be working to get next year up and running so we have a beautiful 2021,” said Andrew.

The garden center is closed on Tuesdays, and the pumpkin patch will be open on select days. In addition to pumpkins, the garden center carries other popular fall items such as mums, perennials and straw. To learn more about when to visit, find more details on the farm’s website at waldochfarm.com.

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PAID LETTER Response to ‘Stand up for patients’ letter In a recent letter to the editor, Chris Wendt criticized a “no” vote I took on legislation requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to give away insulin for free to diabetic patients through two new state-run programs.

The principle reason is that the legislation sets up programs that are duplicative of what insulin manufacturers already do. Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, and Eli Lilly — the principal manufacturers — make free or nearly free insulin available to low income diabetic patients who sign up for them.

I’ve stood against duplication, waste and fraud in government for 22 years representing this area in the Legislature. These new state-run programs, one an emergency program and one a long-term one, will needlessly require costly support into perpetuity.

I also voted against the legislation based on its likely unconstitutionality.

No surprise, the insulin manufacturers have now banded together to bring a lawsuit which is ongoing against the state of Minnesota on constitutional grounds.

Frankly, with pharmaceutical manufacturers now working feverishly on vaccine and therapeutics to protect American from COVID-19, I’m grateful for a strong and effective pharmaceutical industry that serves us.

We need elected officials who will stand fi rm against duplication and wasteful spending. That’s why I’m voting for Donald Raleigh.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES this to the county to be placed on their property taxes,” he said.

There was no public comment and the council approved a resolution that will certify the approved list to the county for collection with taxes over a one-year period.

• Held a public hearing for delinquent city accounts. There was no public comment.

Antonen explained that the majority of properties owe for tree work and a couple for mowing services. The council approved a resolution that certifies the approved list to the county for collection with taxes over a one-year period. As of Oct. 13, the list totaled $3,612 (six properties).

• Held assessment hearings for both the 2020

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full and partial street reconstruction projects.

See full story on pages 1 and 7.

• Approved pay voucher No. 6 in the amount of $218,717 to Kuechle Underground for the 2020 street and utility project. As of this voucher, the project is 94% complete.

• Appointed Tiffany Buske to the accounting

clerk position. Burke will replace current Accounting Clerk Linda Gresbak, who will retire after 30 years with the city. Antonen explained that 92 people applied for the position. The top 25 individuals were interviewed for the position and the final 11 went through a more extensive interview process.

Buske will start Oct. 26.

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The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27. The meeting will likely be held remotely via Zoom because of the ongoing renovation at City Hall.

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Would Biden Destroy the Economic and Policy Progress of Trump’s Administration, and Destroy the U.S. Constitution?

The Bidens Deserve Real Scrutiny, too!

On COVID-19 • • • •

On COVID-19

“ The Left’s COVID Memory Hole. Contrary to what Joe Biden says now, he and his team badly misjudged Covid-19”.

WSJ, Aug. 26, 2020, Karl Rove.

Biden decried President Trump’s Jan 31 China travel ban, calling it “hysterical xenophobia and fear-mongering”.

Trump’s quick action helped protect Americans.

On Feb. 29, Biden’s coronavirus advisor, Zeke Emanuel, said “running out and getting a mask is not going to help.” WSJ, Aug. 26, 2020. Biden did NOT know better than Trump.

“Biden’s False Claim on Trump’s Response to Coronavirus” NBC News, DFW, April 2, 2020

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Biden threatens to again shut down our fast recovering economy.

Biden will raise taxes, spending, and regulations. “I’m going to get rid of the bulk of the Trump $2 trillion tax cut and a lot of you may not like that.” June 29, 2020.

Obama/Biden exported American jobs and Obama laughed that our manufacturing jobs would never return. Obama video on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqzoOHu1mk

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“In 2013, the Obama administration allowed Chinese companies to invest in U.S. capital markets without [scrutiny by] U.S. regulators, after meetings between Chinese officials and Biden.” Epoch Times, Oct. 4, 2020.

Biden’s corrupt relationships in Communist China raise concerns. “Mark Kelly, Hunter Biden and the Chinese Communist Party’s Influence” Newsweek, Oct, 2, 2020.

Unlike when Biden was Vice President for 8 years, Trump fights Communist Chinese criminal conduct, like rampant espionage, corruption, and stealing American technology intellectual property.

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Biden has a 47-year public record of lies, plagiarism, falsifying his academic record, and countless other false claims.

The Bidens enriched themselves through proven financial relationships with the Communist Chinese Party and Putin collaborators, per Sept. 18, 2020 United States Senate report: “Hunter Biden, Burisma, and Corruption: The Impact on U.S.Government Policy and Related Concerns.”

Secret Service: Hunter Biden Took 411 Separate Domestic & International Flights During Obama’s 1st Term; Visited China 5 times.

Trump and his talented and constantly scrutinized family work tirelessly for Americans out of love of Country and our people.

Another Biden lie is when he claims “Trump has never repudiated white supremacists.” But “Trump Has Condemned White Supremacists” Robert Farley, Feb. 11, 2020. FactCheck.org. There are many other examples of this intentional lie!

On Constitutional Rights • • • •

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On Jan. 15, 2020, the U.S. signed a Phase 1 fair and reciprocal trade deal with China. “Together, we are righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers, and families.” Trump.

The U.S. Trade Representative confirmed that “The United States will vigilantly monitor China’s progress in eliminating its unfair trade practices and implementing these obligations.”

Trump is working to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from controlling the global 5G network technology market.

On Character

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Trump lives “Promises Made, Promises Kept” while overcoming an unprecedented effort by Obama era officials, Hillary Clinton, the DNC and most media to subvert his administration. DOJ Inspector General Horowitz Reports. Serious crimes have been committed and criminals must be brought to Justice.

“An American Coup Attempt. Time may be running out to expose the effort to overthrow Trump, which began before his election.” WSJ, Oct. 8, 2020. Ron Johnson.

Cover-up? “James Comey Can’t Recall. The FBI ignored a 2016 CIA warning about a possible Hillary Clinton dirty trick.” WSJ October 7, 2010.

Trump accepts no salary as President, donating it to good causes.

Trump gets results for Americans!

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Biden refused to “... admit or deny that he would urge the Senate to end the filibuster and pack the Supreme Court.

Biden avoids condemning antifa, a movement that riots, loots, commits arson and attacks police and private property. Oct. 1, 2020, rove.com Biden refuses to admit that he has no backing from American law enforcement groups.

Obama/Biden sent $billions to Iranian Mullahs devoted to terrorism and nuclear weapons.

Trump says “The United States must adopt an immigration system that serves the national interest. To restore the rule of law and secure our border, President Trump is constructing a border wall and ensuring the swift removal of unlawful entrants.” To protect American workers, he supports ending chain migration and the Visa Lottery, and initiating a meritbased entry system. These reforms will advance the safety and prosperity of all Americans while helping new citizens assimilate and flourish. The White House.

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“The Wealth Gap Shrinks. The three years before the pandemic saw big gains for lower earners.” “America will need time to recover economically from the pandemic... Americans with the most at stake are middle- and low-income earners who have benefited tremendously over the last three years.” WSJ, Sept. 29, 2020.

Trump brought high paying manufacturing jobs back to the USA from China and elsewhere, reviving Made in America, especially for health care needs!

“Unemployment rate down to 49 year low” (pre-COVID). MSNBC

On Illegal Alien Entry

Biden’s “...immigration plan promises to reform the asylum system, surge humanitarian resources to the border, end Trump’s Muslim ban and review Temporary Protected Status for those who have fled a violent country. It would also end the Trump-declared “national emergency” being used to redirect federal dollars to build the border wall.” NBC News.

There is no “Muslim Ban” as Biden falsely claims. Executive Order 13769 “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.”

On Communist China •

The Trump Administration COVID-19 actions are America’s greatest mobilization since World War 2. 1. Early stop of travel from epicenter China. 2. Initiated world leading testing system. 3. Mobilized public and private sectors to secure needed supplies. 4. Acted to protect vulnerable Americans and surge resources to hot spots. 5. Launched efforts to deliver vaccine and therapeutics in record time. 6. Provided support to workers and businesses. 7. Paved way for reopening to get America working again. 8. Confronted China as the origin of the virus while Democrats and the media cowered.

On Economy

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Trump works to limit government authority to its proper, constitutional scope. May, 2017 Executive Order (EO) defends First Amendment rights of all Americans to religious freedom and freedom of speech. March, 2019 EO protects open debate at American universities. Trump: “These orders recognize that freedom of speech is a fundamental right that must always be guarded vigilantly.” The White House.

Trump has dramatically strengthened our military and created the U.S. Space Force, to protect Americans.

Veteran health care services were dramatically improved, after long neglect. Democrats lie denying Trump’s obvious respect for Veterans.

The Administration works to restore the rule of law, partner with state and local law enforcement agencies, encourage respect for officers nationwide, and aggressively tackle gangand drug-related violence.

Vote Equal Opportunity for ALL AMERICANS! Vote Donald J. Trump and Mike Pence. Vote Republican.

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The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Oct. 13 meeting: • Held a hybrid meeting due to the ongoing renovation project at City Hall. City Administrator Patrick Antonen attended the meeting in person at City Hall with a few members from the public, and the rest of the City Council attended remotely.

• Heard an update from Council Member Steve McChesney, who reported that as of Oct. 13, 379 citizens had visited City Hall to vote early in person. He added that the county had received 506 absentee ballots from Circle Pines residents.

• Encouraged residents who have not yet filled out the 2020 Census are encouraged to do so.

“We are at 88.1% (response rate) as of today,” said Council Member Dean Goldberg. “I’m begging the citizens of Circle Pines, if you have not completed the 2020 Census, please do so. It helps the city you live in; it helps the Centennial School District.” The deadline for the count is Oct. 31.

• Received an update on the 2020 street and utility project. Council Member Jennifer Rauner told residents not to worry if the sod doesn’t take this fall, it will be replaced in the spring. Anotnen said the growing period and 45-day warranty, will start in the spring.

“If the sod doesn’t make it through the winter, they will get new sod come springtime,” he said.

• Reminded residents that leaf pickup is scheduled for Oct. 24.

Received a COVID-19 update from Antonen.

“Right now, the office space of City Hall is completely gutted. The project is moving along very well,” he said. “A lot of pieces need to fall into place to make sure that we are out of the council chambers by election day but everything is pointed in that direction.”

• Approved revisions to assessment policy No. 53. The policy was updated to reflect the new assessment amounts for residential properties, which are $4,880 per property for the full reconstruction project and $2,995 per property for the partial reconstruction project.

• Held a public hearing for delinquent utility accounts. Antonen explained that typically around this time, the city has around $40,000 to $50,000 in past due delinquent utilities, and this year that amount is around $38,000. “We will continue making adjustments to this list over the next month … We work with all our customers up until the final day because we don’t want to have to certify

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Oct. 12 meeting: â&#x20AC;˘ Approved a resolution ordering the project, approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the Northeast Drainage Area Improvement Project. The council also approved a permit agreement with the city of Saint Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Water Commissioners.

The surface water in the Northeast Area of Lino Lakes is considered landlocked because of its restricted ability to drain. The Northeast Drainage Area includes nearly 1,300 acres, and is bound by Main Street to the south, the city of Hugo to the east, Peltier Lake to the west and Rehbein Street to the north. A majority of this watershed currently drains to the southeast to Clearwater Creek via field drains. Clearwater Creek is impaired for aquatic life and has had a history of significant bank erosion problems.

City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that multiple alternatives were vetted and refined to address the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drainage needs. The proposed project includes a new stormwater conveyance system and multipurpose regional stormwater management facilities. Phase 1 includes the construction of the outlet

to Peltier Lake and phase 2 includes a crossing of the system under I-35E to extend the conveyance system to the east side of the freeway.

The project, estimated to cost $1.2 million, will be funded through the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface water management fund.

Construction is scheduled to begin in November; final completion is anticipated in September 2021. â&#x20AC;˘ Held a public hearing regarding 2020 weed abatement projects. There was no public comment. The council adopted the assessment role for weed abatement charges payable in 2021.

City Code Section 904 declares weeds or grass growing in excess of 8 inches in height to be a public nuisance.

Property owners in violation of this requirement are notified and provided an opportunity to cure the nuisance (within 10 days). If the violation is not addressed, city staff and/or private contractors are directed to abate the nuisance. The cost of abatement is charged to the property owner. In the event that the property owner fails to pay the costs incurred, the city may certify the charges against the property for collection with property taxes as a special assessment.

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The Northeast Drainage Area in Lino Lakes includes nearly 1,300 acres, and is bounded by Main Street to the south, the city of Hugo to the east, Peltier Lake to the west and Rehbein Street to the north.

explained one property would be assessed $168.75 for a onetime mowing charge. â&#x20AC;˘ Authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2021 street improvement projects. The council also approved a design and engineering services contract with WSB in an amount not to exceed $156,861.

The city plans to complete two projects in 2021: a street reconstruction project funded primarily with street reconstruction bonds, and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual street rehabilitation project using pavement management funds.

Water system maintenance will also be addressed where municipal utilities exist. The

proposed projects for 2021 are as follows: ° Full depth reclamation (approximately 2.2 miles): Joyer Lane, Karth Road, Talle Lane, Canfield Road and Gaage Lane, and Fourth Avenue (Main Street to Pine Street). The estimated project cost is $2.6 million. ° Full-depth mill and overlay/ reclamation (approximately 0.6 miles): Forsham Lake Drive, Post Road and Stagecoach Trail (from cul-de-sac north 1,400 feet).

The estimated project cost is $795,000, including water system repairs. ° Thin overlay (approximately 1.6 miles): James Street, Knoll Drive and Oak Lane.

Thin overlays are planned to address problem roadways in need of reconstruction that the city cannot fund in the short term. The estimated project cost is $170,000. This portion of the project will be bid as an alternate.

The City Council will likely award a contract in December.

Construction should begin in April or May 2021, with final completion in September 2021.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: â&#x20AC;˘ While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Centerville Road and Ash Street Oct. 6.

The adult male driver was subsequently arrested for not having a driver's license or insurance and failing to display license plates. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a county park in the 7400 block of Main Street Oct. 6 for a reported theft from a motor vehicle. Officers found multiple vehicles broken into. Officers are investigating. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report involving indecent exposure in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Oct.

6. The incident was documented and is under investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer received a report of theft of political signs in the 400 block of Lois Lane Oct. 6. The complainant wanted officers aware of the issue. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of juveniles that toilet papered a home in the 6300 block of Red Fox Road Oct. 6.

Officers investigated and located a juvenile male. The juvenile's parent was contacted and the juvenile was sent home. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers received a request for extra patrol in the 6400 block of Pheasant Hills Drive due to juveniles that were toilet papering homes Oct. 6. The information was passed on to other officers so

extra patrol could be conducted. â&#x20AC;˘ While on patrol, an officer located a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive Oct. 6. The officer investigated and identified several juveniles out after curfew. Parents were contacted and the juveniles were sent home. â&#x20AC;˘ While on patrol officers located several juveniles throwing toilet paper on another person's property in the 6600 block of Sherman Lake Road Oct. 7. The juveniles were charged with a curfew violation and parents were contacted. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of a vehicle driving off the road and running into a power

pole in the 6500 block of Centerville Road Oct. 8. The driver was experiencing a medical emergency and was assessed by medical personnel. The vehicle was towed from the scene. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer took a theft report from a business in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road Oct. 8. The case is under investigation. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct between neighbors in the 800 block of Main Street Oct. 9. Officers arrived and spoke to all parties involved.

Three individuals were cited for an unrelated matter. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers received a report of theft of political signs from the 800 block of Main

Street Oct. 10. Officers located the suspect who was cited and the property was returned. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer investigated a suspicious occupied vehicle in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive Oct. 11.

The officer detected the odor of marijuana in the vehicle, and the driver was cited for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: â&#x20AC;˘ Officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines Oct. 7 for a dog bite report. The dog was quarantined, and the case was forwarded to a community service

officer for follow-up. â&#x20AC;˘ Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Main Street and Brian Drive in Centerville Oct. 7. The driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers were dispatched to the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Oct. 8 on a suspicious activity report. Two juveniles were released to their parents. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers were dispatched to the 8800 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington Oct. 11 to a report of juveniles running through yards.

The juveniles were subsequently located and advised to stop running through yards.

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The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m. November 2, 2020. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions.

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Neighbors along 12th Avenue in Lino Lakes are thrilled that they can now walk/ride along 12th Avenue off the roadway thanks to a recent improvement project. Two years ago, about 30 residents packed the Community Room at City Hall to share their safety and accessibility concerns regarding pedestrian access near Trappers Crossing and surrounding developments with the City Council.

The project, which connects the pedestrian trail in the Brandywood Estates development with the trail in the Peregrine Pass development, began Aug. 17 and was completed Sept.

25. The trail runs north to south within the right of way along the east side of 12th Avenue South and spans approximately 800 linear feet. The project will provide a much safer pedestrian and bicycle route along with trail connectivity.

In an effort to thank the City Council, users of the trail signed a thank you card and presented it to Mayor Rob Rafferty. Also pictured is Parker.

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No struggle can define her cancer you spend a lot of time comforting other people,” MartyrWagner said.

When she was first diagnosed in 2006, she has stage zero, which she considered lucky. She had radiation and a lumpectomy.

“I didn’t really have it in my family so I wasn’t really worried about it coming back,” Martyr-Wagner said.

In 2013 they were surprised to find that she had the same kind of cancer again, but on her left side. This time it was stage one.

“With both of these first two cancers we did lumpectomies followed by radiation.

The chances of having a recurrence like that is kind of unusual,” Martyr-Wagner said.

This is especially shocking as MartyrWagner was tested for the BRCA gene, the one that can indicate an increased risk of breast cancer. She tested negative both times.

“At some point they found a spot in my lady parts, so I had been warned that with ovarian cancer, to even do a biopsy, it’s pretty hard,” Martyr-Wagner said.

Her doctors recommended a hysterectomy.

“They gave me like a week or maybe ten days after radiation, and then I went in and had a complete hysterectomy,” Martyr-Wagner said.

It doesn’t stop there.

“In 2017 they found my third breast cancer on the right side, and it was a completely different kind,” MartyrWagner said.

This time it was Stage 2, and she had a double mastectomy, the removal of both breasts, and underwent chemo and immunotherapy.

This disease had attempted to leave its mark on Melissa, but she had other plans: reconstruction.

“I just wanted to be able to be back out on the lake after all of this,” MartyrWagner said. She wanted a return to normalcy, or as normal as possible.

When you have cancer and lose your hair or something else close to you it’s

When it comes down to it, there are two types of emergencies: the ones where you need help right away or it will become an instant disaster and the ones that are slow-burning.

The latter are the ones that take time and almost become a part of your life similar to cancer or Alzheimer’s. Your doctor appointments and treatments become another task, similar to going to the grocery store.

Yet, sometimes we let these things define us, and it is hard to let a slowburning issue rule your life like that. You wouldn’t say, ‘oh, that’s the woman who goes to the grocery store,’ so why do we say ‘oh, that’s the woman who has cancer, and goes to all of those doctor appointments.’

Although it’s important to discuss these things and have open conversation about our struggles, it’s important to make sure they don’t define us. No one wants to be defined by their darkest days.

And that is exactly what a White Bear Lake woman has been doing.

Melissa Martyr-Wagner is a three-time cancer survivor. Not only that, but she and her husband have their own business, and for much of her journey she has continued working and living life as per usual – not defined by her diagnoses.

“I don’t want cancer to change the course of my life,” Martyr-Wagner said.

Although it has been a big part of her life, it hasn’t done that yet.

Martyr-Wagner was first diagnosed back in 2006 during a routine visit.

She worked to keep the diagnosis a bit more private. Not totally, but she has a separate private Facebook account that she posted about her journey on more, rather than her personal one. It was like making a statement: this is me, and this is my cancer journey; they are not one in the same, it is not a part of my identity, but they still intertwine.

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hard. Not just because you notice, but as Martyr-Wagner, some people, even people you barely know, will notice that change and start talking about it with you.

Again, Melissa didn’t want to be the woman with cancer or the woman who had cancer, she wanted to be Melissa.

That is exactly what she did.

Martyr-Wagner noted that reconstruction was one of the hardest parts of the whole process. She has three reconstructive surgeries, one of which took nine hours.

Surgeons took some skin from her stomach, which led to swelling in the area.

Despite all of the hardship she endured, Melissa credits her friends with helping to lift her spirits through it all.

“I had an awful lot of support. When I was going to chemo my friends set up a sign up sheet where they would come with me. We just made it fun,” MartyrWagner said.

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“We do a lot of retail. My husband was at MSR, and he was there for quite a long time. I thought he had a great business mind. I just thought it’d be great if we could put the places we want to work and the places we don’t want to work into practice,” Martyr-Wagner said.

They created a place that values their employees and their time, and she did this all with cancer. She continued to work and made do. It is what she does – persevere.

She also lives life with a bit of a new motto given her close calls in the past, even before her cancer diagnoses.

“I had a roll over car accident once. I just think it’s really important to not save all of the good wine in your cupboard and whatnot because you never know what day will be your last,” MartyrWagner said.

That is how she lives – enjoying an active life of sailing, tennis and spending time with friends and family.

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