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Levy vote approaches for Centennial Referendums revolve around staffing, curriculum and technology

BY MATT VAUGHN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CIRCLE PINES — On Nov. 3, Centennial school district voters will be faced with a three-pronged levy proposed by the school board that aims to bolster various elements of K-12 education.

If all three questions are approved, the proposed levy will total over $4.3 million in operating revenue and $1.8 million in capital dollars.

The fi rst question proposed, unlike the other two, is actually an extension of the levy already in place.

That levy costs the homeowner of a median-valued home ($250,000) $95.57 annually. The school district expects to use the levy extension to maintain staffing and class sizes. This existing levy also generates $1.1 million in operating revenue.

Question 2 builds on to the extension proposed in question one for an additional $3.22 million in operating revenue to address programming needs. With this money the school board aims to incorporate more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum while maintain class sizes and

staffing levels.

Question 3 proposes $1.8 million a year through a capital levy for upgraded technology and technology devices such as tablets and Chromebooks as well as upgrades to existing technology and Internet access.

If both Questions 2 and 3 pass, a median-valued $250,000 homeowner would see an additional $500 or so annually in property taxes.

Budget cuts are also a predominant issue in two of the three questions.

According to the school board, there SEE LEVY VOTE PAGE 3

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BY JOLENE FRID CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BLAINE — People and vendors from across Minnesota and from other states gathered at the Gradient Financial Center in Blaine Oct. 16-18 for the 26th annual fall craft and gift show hosted by Carousel Craft Shows.

A variety of vendors touted their wares, including handbags, spices, sauces, dips, pine cone bird feeders, jewelry, rosettes, magnetic therapy, holiday décor, woodcrafts, aprons, hand towels, natural mouse deterrent, toy bow and arrows, cosmetics, pasta — even emu oil.

Chelcie Lebert, whose parentsin-law Tim and Lori Glover own Bistro La Roux in Circle Pines where she works most weekends, handcrafts jewelry made of semiprecious stones for her business, Chelcie Unique. She started her business after noting the lack of variety in rock jewelry found in department stores. Her favorite medium, opal, sparkles in some of her creations.

Kathy Faulkner, a Blaine resident and vendor, has run her own Thirty-One handbag business for more than five years. “I love the relationships built,” she said, “and I’ve always been a purse person.”

Patron Julene Anderson, also of Blaine, calls the craft show “one of my favorites.” She and her daughter, Elise Lowers, co-authors of the book “Orbs: The Untold Story” were out running errands when they saw the sign pointing to the show. They frequent craft shows for inspiration and ideas for their own handmade jewelry business, Fanciful Faery Creations.

“Blinky” Clark of Minnesota Emu shared the benefits of emu oil. The products she touts include more than nine flavors of lip balm as

Cazwyn Dayland, 5, appears to approve of the little pumpkin that Kaitlyn Warner painted on his face during the Boo Bash celebration outside of Festival Foods in Hugo Saturday, Oct. 24. The event also featured food, games and free pumpkins.

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Mary C. Anderson of Lino Lakes, entered life eternal on October 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minn., while surrounded by family.

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We left Reverend Joseph Goiffon, Pastor of St. Genevieve church in Centerville from 1861 – 1891, on the brink of entering St. Joseph of Pembina, surveying the 16x24 dwelling of the Reverend George Belcourt, then grand vicar of St. Paul.

His autobiography continues with the following account: It was divided in two.

The front room 16x16 served as a workshop, the second 16x7 or 8 was his bed chamber and study. I noticed a poor bed that Mr. Belcourt wished me to use for the night; but having refused I spread an old buffalo hide on the floor and passed the night as in the journey in the prairie.

Goiffon describes Pembina as a mission settlement of 425 Metis “catholiques” situated on the Red River, about 40 miles from St. Joseph, which was only about one and a half miles from the Canadian border. He

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arrived the following day to fi nd a blacksmith shop set aside for his residence and after an appeal to build a small addition to the church failed, Goiffon declared the shop “more beautiful within that without.” Unfortunately, he noted soon after, “I was much mistaken in my calculation.”

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while “a large tin pot, two plates, two forks, two spoons, and four or five pounds of flour, also two pounds of tea and some sugar” arrived and he considered himself “happy as a king in my beautiful castle.”

The church required similar improvements, as the log structure had no benches or chairs or tabernacle. Turning posts on a lathe he made from two branches and a beam, Goiffon set to his task of creating function and ornamentation for the building.

The settlement’s shelter, though a large concern of the approaching winter, paled in comparison to the destruction caused by grasshoppers and lack of seed for next year’s crop. Goiffon decided to travel with a neighbor to St. Boniface, 70 miles along the trail, for supplies. He mentions meeting father Lestant of St. Norbert, who gave Goiffon a new horse for the remaining 10 miles of prairie.

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My companion who had not taken any provision for the voyage, counting on his gun for dinner and supper, marched far ahead of me to find some game, not thinking that I might have some trouble with my old horse. One of the wheels of my cart dropped into a deep rut just of the width of the rim; my horse sat down.

To try to make him advance was to take a chance to have him make a side jump and break my wheel which did not have in its construction even the reenforcement [sic] of an iron nail to make it solid.

After unloading and freeing himself from the rut, Goiffon walked another 20 miles, only to suffer a night of rain with little shelter and a walk of another 30 miles the next day.

In the spring of 1859, Goiffon received a letter from the diocese of St. Paul instructing his return to the city. He did so, leaving in June while his parishioners departed for a buffalo hunt on the prairie. He planned provisions for 15 days, time enough to travel 500 miles on horseback—five pounds of dried meat, some of which were wrapped in pancakes soaked in grease. Unfortunately this caused the meat to mold and left Goiffon dining on turtle “and we thought it good even without salt.”

His journey, troubled by high water, mosquitoes, and a new set of travelling companions, brought Goiffon to an entirely new set of experiences, which will be explored next week.

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LEVY VOTE : What the future could hold WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT?

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could be cuts to the budget if either Question 1 or Question 2 does not pass.

The district serves more than 32,000 residents in the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes.

All three questions, if passed, will be in effect for 10 years.

WHERE AND WHEN DO I VOTE? Only voters residing within district boundaries are eligible to vote on the levy. Polls are open Election Day from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Find your precinct at http://pollfinder.sos.state. mn.us/ Circle Pines P-1: Centennial Fire Station #1, 2 East Road, Circle Pines Circle Pines P-2: Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines

Question 1: Renew the existing property tax referendum authorization of $164.19 per pupil that is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2015. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2015 for taxes payable in 2016 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Question 2: Increase general education revenue by $549 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Question 3: A capital project levy authorization in the amount of 7.092 percent times the net tax capacity of the school district to provide funds for the acquisition and installation of technology improvements and technology systems.

The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $1,800,000 for taxes payable in 2016, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $18,000,000.

ISD 12 P-1: Centerville Elementary School, 1721 Westview, Centerville

BREAKDOWN BY REVENUE ALLOCATION

ISD 12 P-3: Centennial HS – Performing Arts Center, 4757 North Road, Circle Pines

Question 2 - $3.223 million/year Elementary staffing/curriculum - $468,000/year Maintaining class sizes - $840,000/year Maintaining current staffing level - $1.16 million/year Mental health assistance - $60,000/year

Lino Lakes P-1: Public Works Building, 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes Lino Lakes P-2: Centennial Fire Station #2, 7741 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes

Misc. (Teacher development, testing, infrastructure) - $695,000/ year Question 3 - $1.8 million/year Technology staffing - $420,000/year Devices (Tablets, Chromebooks) - $710,000/year Professional development - $280,000/year Improved classroom sound system - $100,000/year Upgrades to existing technology - $140,000/year Infrastructure and software maintenance - $150,000/year EFFECT ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAXES If Question 2 passes: The owner of a median-valued $250,000 home would pay an additional $336 annually for the next 10 years If Question 3 passes: The owner of a median-valued $250,000 home would pay an additional $167 annually for the next 10 years A $1 million commercial property would pay an additional $1,365 annually for the next 10 years For a more detailed listing of estimated property tax visit: http://www.isd12.org/about/school-board/elections/2015centennial-levy/tax-impact-charts

ABSENTEE VOTING

Lino Lakes P-3: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Lino Lakes P-4: Civic Complex, 600 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes Lino Lakes P-5: Rice Creek Covenant Church, 125 Ash St., Lino Lakes Lino Lakes P-6: Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch St., Lino Lakes Lino Lakes P-7: Rice Lake Elementary School, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes

All absentee voters must first complete an application for an absentee ballot. Fill out the application online, download the absentee ballot application or call the Anoka County Elections Office at 763-323-5275 to have an application sent to you. Return your application as early as possible by any of the following methods:

An absentee ballot will be mailed to you within two business days.

The absentee ballot will contain voting instructions and a return envelope. Be sure to follow the absentee instructions very carefully and return the ballot as soon as possible. All Anoka County ballots must be received by the County of Anoka by 3 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

Mail: Anoka County Elections, 325 East Main Street, Suite W130, Anoka, MN 55303 Fax: 763-422-7526 Email: elections@co.anoka.mn.us

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Round two for Forest Lake Schools Median tax bump bid drop from 2014 proposal

BY MICHELLE MIRON EDITOR

FOREST LAKE — Voters in the Forest Lake School District are asked for the second consecutive year to upgrade school buildings, this time via a two-tiered request totaling $161 million.

The two bond questions Nov. 3 separate arts and athletics-related improvements from structural and safety upgrades, all together asking voters for $27 million less than the $188 million proposal defeated in May of 2014. But this time around, the annual tax impact on the owner of a median-valued house is significantly less than the jump proposed last year.

District Finance Director Larry Martini explained that’s partly because existing bonds have already been refinanced and partly due to the elimination of several items requested last year. Those include a new swimming pool, the move of district offices and features including exterior site work, parking lot projects, a Lino Lakes Elementary classroom addition, improvements to the high school media center, skylights, lockers, a pole shed and auditorium dividers.

District officials regrouped last spring after residents voted “No” on the $188 million by a 60 percent margin. The district then asked a task force of parents,

residents and staffers to devise a feasible Plan B. The force advised against expanding Century Junior High and FLAHS in favor of focusing on overall safety, security, ADA compliance, air quality and building integrity. It recommended a much lesser second question addressing arts and athletics improvements.

According to the district, facilities are still in dire need of repair and renovation due to years of deferred maintenance from lack of taxpayer support.

Last spring’s proposal put forth by a local task force called for more comprehensive renovations in addition to expansions of Century Junior High and FLAHS and the

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building of a competitiongrade community swimming pool. That request was the most expensive ever put before Minnesota voters.The owner of a house worth $200,000 would have paid about $200 more in property taxes from 2016 to 2025, an amount rising to $332 for the remainder of the 30year bond.

Prior to that, voters soundly defeated a 2010 $24 million facilities bond request, though a $6.2 million operating levy passed in 2011.

The district serves families in Forest Lake, Wyoming, Columbus, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, Marine o ST. Scroix, May Township, Scandia and Stacy.

THE DETAILS Proposed safety/security upgrades, ADA compliance and deferred maintenance by school: FLAHS: $19 million Southwest Junior High: $12.9 million Lino Lakes Elementary: $7.7 million Columbus Elementary: $6.9 million Forest Lake Elementary: $6.5 million Scandia Elementary: $5.7 million Linwood Elementary: $5 million Wyoming Elementary: $4.4 million Forest View Elementary: $2.7 million Century Junior High: $2.6 million

More detaied information about the current request can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ nhfnfft.

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he sheer number of letters to the editor over the past few weeks points to the importance of our upcoming local elections and we want you to be informed. As noted in prior weeks’ papers, our guidelines change the week prior to an election. I have thoroughly enjoyed most of the dialogue from our readers.

A question that continues to arise is how we choose which letters to publish. It’s easy— as your local newspaper our guideline is to publish 98% of all letters that meet our published guidelines. The remaining 2% is to account for human error, such as electronic fi ling error. we published the same Publisher’s Recently chain letter twice from two different writers in error. Please View accept my apologies. We really Carter Johnson do publish all letters that meet our guidelines. The letters we receive and don’t publish include those in which the letter writer makes libelous statements or writes more than the 350 word limit. As you know we are not a fan of those letter writers who participate in ghost writing, submit chain mail, or on occasion, argue with the staff as to why their letter should be published when it does not meet the deadline or the guidelines.

More often than not in a normal week we try to get right back to the letter writer if something needs to be addressed before we can publish a letter and encourage them to resubmit it.

The very few who continually challenge our published guidelines and harass the staff, or me, should grow up. Shame on you! Dealing with unreasonable letter writers takes up time and energy that could have been used for more important news stories.

Letters get the attention of the community and public officials, and elevate topics that are important. I thank you for writing. As you know it’s also a way for our local politicians to respond to concerns and get their thoughts in front of a community audience that no other medium has. With all that said, I encourage our residents to write letters throughout the year about topics that are of concern or even praise.

For some of us it’s not all that easy to write a letter that could potentially be scrutinized by friends or neighbors in the community. I know I put myself on the line whenever I write a column. I am a fi rm believer in editors or having someone proofread your work or help you clarify a thought or two. We are happy to type up your letter or even edit it for spelling.

Our staff at Press Publications works tirelessly on the product they put out every week. From the candidate profi les published in last week’s paper to helping to host a candidate forum in Lino Lakes last week, our mission is to be the best source of news and information. If you still aren’t sure who to vote for, check out the candidate profi les online at www.presspubs.com or pick up a hard copy at our office.

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The value of an education

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his may seem to be an obvious statement, but there are significant pieces of data that point to the importance of educating our students to the highest level. If we don’t, it has a long term impact on the future development of the individual student and our community.

This data clearly shows the value of education within our communities.

ACHIEVING Research has Movers & clearly delineated that students’ Shakers ability to read by 3rd grade is Brian Dietz possibly the most important factor of success we have. Our state and nation has identified this specific skill as a paramount initiative and tasked schools with authoring a plan to meet that mandate.

PREPARING Beyond this item, study after study illustrates the importance of what happens to our students after they graduate from high school. In a 2013 Pew Research Center Study, college graduates on average made

approximately $17,500 more than individuals with just a high school diploma. That gap continues to widen over the span of this 30-year study. The stakes have never been higher for schools to perform at a high level and ensure that every student has an opportunity to succeed at whatever they put their passion towards.

It is our resolve to endeavor to do well for our students and grow a better future for our communities.

That is the legacy we leave for generations to come.

CONNECTING Another critical piece that has a significant impact on success is something that Centennial Schools embraces and values each and every day...the importance

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Preparing your perennials for winter Fall is a busy time of year in the garden to get things ready for the upcoming dormant season. This is a great time to take a walk through your garden to see which perennials thrived and which ones didn’t perform as well as you expected.

Look to see if each perennial has outgrown its current spot by reviewing these questions. Is it taking over or crowding out adjacent plants? Does it have a hollowed out center? Does it flop over? Did the plant not bloom as prolifically as it has in previous years? These are all signs that the perennial will need to be divided.

Late summer and early fall (and a few weeks later with this mild weather) are excellent times to divide perennials and provide ample time for the plant to re-establish its root system. The perennials that can be

divided this time of year are those that have bloomed in spring and early summer and have completed their blooming cycles.

At this time, the plant is not using its energy towards blooms and can work on developing its roots. Make note of the perennials that are blooming in the Gardener’s fall that need to be divided, but wait until Grapevine next spring to divide them.

Lynne Forbragd On average, perennials should be divided every three to five years.

Some perennials are more aggressive and will need to be divided more frequently, while others should not be moved for 10 years. This is dependent

on type of plant, how well the plant has developed, and where the plant was originally located.

When dividing perennials, choose a cooler cloudy day to do your work.

Water the plant the day before to help keep it moist for the division.

The method for dividing a plant depends on its root system. For a clumping root, rhizome or tuberous root, a sharp knife works best. For plants with clumping roots, such as hostas and daylilies, dig the plant and gently loosen the root clump. Keep a good root system for each clump divided. For plants with rhizomes, such as irises, discard any diseased or dried up rhizomes. For tuberous roots, leave a bud and part of the stem with each tuber. Plants with spreading roots can be gently pulled and separated by hand. Larger overgrown clumps of roots, such as

Siberian Iris or larger grasses, need a shovel or fork and some strength to divide.

When replanting, keep the roots moist so they don’t dry out. Amend the soil by adding compost to the soil and water every week to establish the roots before the ground has frozen.

Mulch around the plants after the ground has frozen. Take these steps in dividing your perennials this season so that you can enjoy more blooms and a healthier garden next year.

The Anoka County Master Gardeners invite you to visit our web page http://anokamastergardeners. org/ . See Hot Topics there with gardening articles and other information.

Lynne Forbragd is Extension Master Gardener in Anoka County.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Strong leadership required I am writing in support of Jeff Reinert, Dave Roeser and Dale Stoesz for council. I have worked closely with each of these gentlemen during my past tenure on council. All three individuals are people of integrity and dedicated City Council members with the city’s best interest at heart. By their hard work and dedication our city has successfully navigated some very difficult times over recent years and these candidates have the experience and knowledge to be strong leaders for our city going forward.

I speak from experience that our council members need to make difficult decisions during their tenure on council. Sometimes these decisions are controversial and are met with resistance from some of our citizens. Such was the case in the decision to leave the fire district and bring the fire department back into Lino Lakes. There were many reasons that council decided to do this as they felt it was the best economic decision for our citizens while maintaining or even improving the services being delivered.

Oftentimes people run for council because of a single issue they feel strongly about or a decision they disagree with. Be wary of single-issue candidates. We need strong leaders willing to spend the many hours a week it takes to deal with all the issues and challenges that will face our city in coming years and who are willing to make tough decisions that result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people of Lino Lakes.

I hope you will join me this Nov. 3 in supporting Jeff Reinert for mayor along with Dave Roeser and Dale Stoesz for council.

Jeff O’Donnell Lino Lakes

Stretch every dollar I support the Centennial School District levy even though my son Kyle graduated in 2013, meaning like many folks I no longer have any children in the schools. But I will be voting yes because a strong school system is important to the value of my home; it is a critical piece to life in a great neighborhood and community; and because it was people voting yes years ago that made our schools so great for my son.

We live in an increasingly competitive world. We need our schools, and our children, to be ready to handle a lot of change in their lifetime. Our Centennial schools need to have strong programs and technology so that all of our kids get the best education as they launch into a fast-changing world.

Centennial Schools have proven over and over again that they stretch every dollar to produce an award-winning education. We need to keep making a smart investment for all of us by voting yes three times on Nov. 3.

Dave Bartholomay Circle Pines

Continue this trustworthy leadership For 35 years I have lived in this beautiful city, and have seen many changes in population, development and city government. But, when something is not broken, you don’t fix it.

Our mayor and council members have done an amazingly, admirable job in caring for our city. We have benefitted from fiscal responsibility, the oversight of wise and quality development, our new efficient and effective Public Safety Department, management of infrastructure, and a vision for the future.

Lino Lakes is currently ranked the second-safest city in Minnesota and the safest city in the seven-county metro area, according to Safe Choice Security.

Our current mayor, council, and city employees have been and will continue to be essential components of what makes this city a great place to live.

I have confidence in my neighbors and the residents of Lino Lakes to be discerning of what is true and to vote for what is best for our city.

I am grateful to Mayor Jeff Reinert and council members Dave Roeser and Dale Stoesz who have the experience, wisdom and knowledge to continue to guide and govern our dear city in a faithful manner.

Please vote with me to continue this trustworthy leadership of Lino Lakes.

Mary Schmuland Lino Lakes

Our votes We’ve known Dave Bartholomay since he moved to Circle Pines. He’s been actively involved in the community almost from the day he arrived. As mayor of Circle Pines we’ve been particularly impressed with his efforts to improve communication and collaboration among various organizations, including Centennial Schools, churches, police, safe houses, county agencies and our state Legislature. We respect and trust Dave.

We became acquainted with Matt Percy several years ago. As a member of the Circle Pines City Council, he has demonstrated his desire to represent the interests of its citizens. We’ve been particularly impressed with the system put in place by the council to manage our streets and other infrastructure. This involved some difficult decisions. Matt can be trusted to continue his dedicated public service to push these types of programs forward.

We also believe Mike Schweigert would be a welcome addition to the Council, as he shares the same approach to leadership of Circle Pines as Dave and Matt.

Please vote for this slate of candidates to continue the tradition of having a well-run city.

Centennial Schools has become a highly regarded public school district. This is due in large part to the support received from the community. Our three children received an education at Centennial that prepared them well for college and to become productive members of society. The world is changing rapidly, so schools need to keep pace. With all the changing needs to properly educate our children, it’s more important than ever to financially support our schools. We recommend that you vote yes for all three questions on the ballot.

Dwight and Patricia Benoy Circle Pines

of negative things about our City Council that aren’t true. Our council is doing a great job and I hope they are re-elected. The people running against them don’t seem very nice. We need people in the office that truly care for our city.

Betty and Jim Livingston Lino Lakes

Centennial is never satisfied Centennial School District is whining for more levy money. Whether there is an increase or decrease in student population, or whether the state provides additional education funding, none of it matters because Centennial is never satisfied and continues to bankrupt property owners for a goal they can never fully define nor achieve.

Centennial leaders would like voters to believe that their budget is stagnant, if they don’t have their levy proposals approved. But let us not forget about the annual non-voter-approved levies that the School Board quietly passes each year. In 2012, it was $17.3 million; in 2013, it was $16.8 million; and in 2014, it was $16.4 million of additional spending dollars without voter approval.

Review the three levy proposals. In the second levy, the specified $549 per pupil amount is open-ended, because of annual inflation increases during its 10-year lifespan. Over the past decade, the average annual inflation rates shifted between 1.5 and 3.8. So how much additional tax dollars will be paid by you, on top of the $549 baseline?

I find it interesting that in Centennial’s 2013-14 Annual Report, it stated that the district employs 886 staff, with an enrollment of 6,308 students (K-12). And in its 2014-15 Annual Report, they employ 930 staff, with 6,328 students. Do the math. For only a small increase of 20 students, Centennial increased its staff by 44 persons in one year!

Remember that Centennial is not the only government body increasing our property taxes next year.

Anoka County and Lino Lakes have enlarged their budgets, and everything gets billed against our same singular properties. Can you afford all of these tax increases?

Centennial strategizes to place its levy requests on the ballot during non-presidential years, when voter turnout is low, because it has been demonstrated that there is an increased chance of having levies approved. So it is important that everyone gets out to vote no.

Sue Walseth Lino Lakes

Bring in new leadership Doing a great job Jim and I moved to Lino Lakes in 1953 before Lino Lakes was even called Lino Lakes. Lino Lakes became a city in 1956. When the Lino Lakes Police Department was formed in 1958, my husband Jim was our first police chief. We have been watching what has been going on with our Public Safety Department and believe our City Council is doing the right thing.

We have known the Reinert family for decades and they are a good family and care about our city. Both Vern and Jeff Reinert have always run for office for the right reasons and made thoughtful, good decisions to improve Lino Lakes.

I’m writing this letter because I’ve been reading a lot

I am a 35-year resident of Lino Lakes and I love Lino Lakes too. I am endorsing Mike Mooney for Mayor, Melissa Maher for Council and Mike Manthey for Council. The city needs a fresh review of the crumbling infrastructure, lack of commercial development to take some tax burden off the residents, and public safety. Join me. Let’s bring in a new and open leadership into city hall. Vote! It’s simple.

Glen Olson Retired Centennial Fire District Deputy Chief, Lino Lakes

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Necessary change

I would like to respond to a letter that was published in the last two Quad papers. First of all, it was the same exact letter word for word but submitted by two different people. This means one of them, or most likely neither of them, even wrote the letter, and that’s not being very honest. The letter basically asserts that I didn’t engage the firefighters while resolving our fire service issues.

The truth is that I was fully engaged with the firefighters. I reached out to every firefighter, writing each of them a letter encouraging them to get involved and to contact council members in the other cities who were stonewalling the negotiations at the time and refusing to work with Lino Lakes. I responded to every email that I received, which were many, and gave detailed responses. I sat with many firefighters for a cup of coffee or a beer to discuss the issues.

For the first few months I received a positive response from some understanding our city’s position and even encouragement from some to keep going.

Some even told me it’s about time someone finally tackled this problem.

But then there was an obvious and sudden change.

All communication from the firefighters stopped.

Words from my conversations and emails began to be twisted and bashed on social media and the threats and intimidation, namecalling and personal attacks began and have not stopped for a year and a half.

A darker side of the CFD had taken control of their group.

So to say that I was not, or other council members were never engaged with the firefighters is not true.

We approached this issue like we approach all issues, openly, honestly and available to our residents. Our final action might not be exactly what every person wanted, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t listen and try to engage our residents and the firefighters in the process.

Jeff Reinert Mayor, Lino Lakes

Local city government isn’t always on everyone’s radar. People tend to trust that their elected officials are doing what they need to while always having the best interest of their residents in mind. That’s how it used to be for me. But then I started to become aware of and pay attention to how the Lino Lakes council worked, how it made decisions and how it interacted with the community. Based on my experiences, I fully support change in our city’s leadership.

Having been involved in organizational strategic planning, cultural alignment and the training and coaching of leaders of all levels, I believe that there is one factor that takes an organization and/or group from functioning to succeeding. That factor is intentional, respectful, transparent and collaborative leadership.

The candidates of Mike Mooney, Melissa Maher and Michael Manthey have these attributes. They are what our city needs to bring necessary change. Every vote matters and I’m excited to use mine to help bring in the kind of leadership that the residents and families of Lino Lakes deserve.

Angie Robinson Lino Lakes

Represent us well Today we were wondering if we really need to vote in our local election next week — most people in Lino Lakes seem to be very happy with our current City Council and we like all of the good things they are able to do without letting our taxes get out of control. The thought was that maybe we don’t have to vote because of course they will be re-elected; but this year is different. We all need to jump in our cars next Tuesday, Nov. 3 and make the extra effort and vote to make sure our city doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.

We need more elected officials like our current mayor and City Council. They are grounded in conservative principles; they genuinely care for our city and are willing to go to the mat on difficult issues. People in Lino Lakes seem to agree with the mayor and council on most all issues. They represent us well and it is in our best interest to re-elect Mayor Reinert and council members Roeser and Stoez. Considering what could happen, getting out to vote this year is critically important.

Don and Molly Deiley Lino Lakes

Turn the page Very soon, the citizens of Lino Lakes will have the opportunity to affect positive change for our city. It will be our opportunity to turn the page on the distractions and divisiveness that have dominated our local political leadership for the past several years. It is our opportunity to finally move this city forward and leave behind the ideas and actions that have hobbled this city’s ability to reach its potential.

This Nov. 3, I will vote for Mooney, Manthey and Mayer. I will vote for a fresh, new beginning for our city.

Recently, I have had the opportunity to meet each of these three candidates for Lino mayor and council.

They presented themselves clearly and with kindness.

They took time to explain their positions on several of the issues facing our city in the next several years.

More importantly, they each shared with me their guiding philosophy that will be used in carrying out their duties as our elected officials, beginning in January 2016. I was personally very impressed with these three candidates and look forward to the day very soon when our city government will once again strive to make well-reasoned decisions, based not on personal ego trips but instead on basic respect for our citizens and taxpayers.

The time has come to turn the page on governance that clearly has not worked for the citizens of Lino Lakes. It is time to vote for a new direction that will unquestionably serve all of us better. I will vote for Mooney, Manthey and Mayer.

Stephanie Devaney Lino Lakes

Erroneous information I’m not acquainted with Mr. DeHaven or Mr. Nelson, yet both submitted letters to the editor containing erroneous info about me. Revenge? Vengeance? Caring only about the new fire station? Running on one issue?

I have nothing to do with the fire station.

While I am concerned about public safety because I live here, it is not my platform, nor was I involved with the petition presented after Lino withdrew from the Centennial Fire District. We now have a new fire station; the only thing we can do is move forward utilizing it the best we can in the way most beneficial to our city.

I don’t recall ever going to a meeting and being disruptive, not my usual MO. These guys may recall, I ran for council in 2013 and stated I would run again, and here I am, running again. I’m running with Mike Mooney and Michael Manthey because they are good people who care about this city and we share similar visions of what we think government should be and where the city should be headed, not because of the fire station, contrary to what is being said by various people. None of us are sponsored by Centennial Fire or any other fire station. Maybe this election we can all be adults by not making things up or signing letters you can’t vouch for. Maybe my flyers can stay where I put them and not get thrown in the bushes.

Melissa Maher Lino Lakes

A great team We’ve all seen the letters by the friends of the City Council incumbents attacking challengers Mooney, Maher, and Manthey as single-issue and self-interested candidates. These claims are distortions of the truth.

Maher isn’t even affiliated with CFD. She’s an attorney with an enormous background of volunteer work and civic experience.

Mooney and Manthey are firefighters, true, but also with substantial relevant experience. What prompted them to run isn’t CFD, it’s the mistreatment of the citizens. These candidates have stepped up to the plate to set things right. That these three candidates have come forward in this time of need is no coincidence.

They’re here to help because we need them, and they aren’t the kind that can easily turn their backs.

As you read the candidate profiles, it becomes evident that these are not slick politicians; the 3Ms are genuine, honest people. Opposite of controlling and power-driven, they are very serious about the public’s voice being heard. The incumbents’ camp is also talking “experience.” Our city is staffed with professionals who were here long before the current City Council, and will still be here long after they’re gone. The role of the City Council isn’t necessarily to provide experience; it’s to provide oversight and, more importantly, leadership. It’s to provide representation, good principles, good judgment and fairness. Our city needs public service that is honest, respectful, fiscally responsible and open to public feedback and new ideas.

The current council has sat too long in current seats.

Who better to trust to serve us than Mooney, Maher, and Manthey? Citizens, we’ve never had such a great team at one time before. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity. Vote Nov. 3. Every vote makes a difference.

Jessica Long Lino Lakes

Look forward with new learership In Lino Lakes we are fortunate to have a number of

candidates willing to step up. We have three candidates, Mooney, Maher and Manthey, working together to promote an agenda with a different style of leadership including much needed commercial development with citizen involvement. These are needed in this city.

These three candidates want to bring a new era of government to our city. Our current mayor and council have done their jobs and contributed to Lino Lakes, but it’s time for them to move on. The fact that this is regarded as such a contentious election seems proof of that. Without term limits on municipal elected positions, people stay longer than they should. It isn’t good for a city to stay under one administration for too long. We need new ideas and personalities for our city to move ahead and meet the needs of our citizens.

When incumbents are trying to hold on to power, it doesn’t bring out the best in them, we see that in elections all over the country. Here we have a situation where there are three highly qualified candidates who want to bring new life to our city. What a great opportunity for us as citizens of Lino to have some fresh people willing to give their best to our city. Our incumbents, Mayor Reinert, Dave Roeser and Dale Stoesz, have served our community the best they could. It’s time for others to come in and serve our community the best they can. Let’s not focus on negative things about our current leadership. Instead, let’s look forward with new leadership and consider the exciting things new vision could bring to our city. Let’s make Mooney, Maher and Manthey our new leadership.

Mike Fix Lino Lakes

Change of leadership The insert to the Quad regarding the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department (LLPSD) was impressive; however, Mayor Reinert made a couple of unnecessary, disparaging remarks about our former partnering cities. It was interesting that the LLPSD didn’t have any endorsements by firefighters, and that seems to have been the story all along.

With this new department of public safety, we have the perfect situation for a change of leadership! We have a group of candidates, the three M’s, who can step in and keep this running in the right direction.

Mooney is a volunteer firefighter and the battalion chief at Station #2, and Manthey is a volunteer firefighter as well. Maher, while not a firefighter, brings 15 years of municipal experience and communication training to the table. What could be better than these people with experience in leadership AND firefighting in a city with a brand new fire station? We are so fortunate to have them running at this time in our city!

Mayor Reinert and the current council did a great job with getting the new LLPSD up and running. Now seems like the perfect time for a change of leadership.

We have the opportunity to elect people who really understand public safety as well as an attorney with extensive training in leadership and conflict resolution. The department is up and running, but there is still work to do in terms of recruiting and training, as well as rebuilding trust with our former partner cities.

It seems like there are a lot of hard feelings from Lino’s break with Centennial Fire. It would be a terrible shame if the dawn of the LLPSD also marked the end of Lino’s working relationships with our surrounding cities.

Luckily, we have in Mooney, Maher and Manthey three candidates who bring their expertise in public safety, leadership and communication at a time when it is critically needed! Vote for the three M’s and make sure the progress our city has made continues! Vote for the 3M’s!

Sylvia Hauer Lino Lakes

Taxpayer-friendly approach The future for Circle Pines’ taxpayers is the biggest issue in the mayoral race. We are a small, fully builtout city with no expected population or commercial growth. We have no way to expand our tax base or spread the costs of running the city.

Rich Runbeck’s proposal of “purchasing services” is the most practical path for Circle Pines. As he points outs, owning and managing our own police department is the most expensive budget item. The police budget is 42 percent of the city’s budget, is now over $1 million annually and growing by 5.5 percent for 2016.

(This number is set in stone regardless of the budget public hearing in December.)

Many cities use purchased police services, e.g., Shoreview (25,000 pop.), Hugo (14,000 pop.), Ham Lake (16,000 pop.), and Mahtomedi (8,000 pop.), to name a few. In these cities, the police budget runs about 25 percent of total city spending. Circle Pines could see spending reductions of $500,000 or more each year.

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Steve Gerlach Circle Pines

The right guy We’ve observed Rich Runbeck and like his leadership style on the Circle Pines City Council. Now, he’s running for mayor, and we will be supporting him.

Rich Runbeck has a unique legal and financial background. He’s been a practicing CPA for 40 years with a variety of firms as well as general counsel and CFO with a banking group. He can be trusted to seek out and negotiate cost-effective ways to provide fire, police and other basic city services.

The bottom line is that our city needs to play nice with our larger neighboring cities. We need working partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Rich Runbeck is the right guy to do that.

Gene and Mary Lou Lindholm Circle Pines

Consider new leadership I am writing to ask everyone to consider new leadership for Lino Lakes mayor and City council.

Mike Mooney, Melissa Maher and Michael Manthey have been living in and serving our community for many years.

Mike Mooney has been captain and battalion chief at Fire Station 2 in Lino Lakes.

Melissa Maher has served on the Lino Lakes Charter Commission and has her own legal practice.

Michael Manthey has been a firefighter for 11 years and has had firsthand experience with city and county government.

All three have had extensive public experience with our community.

I have spoken with them. In my opinion they know what needs to be done and they know how to make it happen.

They have proven hands-on leadership experience, a willingness to work with others to make things happen and they care about our city.

Please give them a chance to make a more positive contribution to our city. Good leaders must be good servants.

Ron Holch Lino Lakes

Time for change I attended the Lino Lakes candidate forum on Oct. 22. I submitted my questions to the League of Women Voters two days prior to the meeting by e-mail. None of my questions were asked. So I’ll ask my questions now.

I would like to know why the city doesn’t put the safety and health of the city employees first. The maintenance building has had mold in it for at least 15 years.

I also understand there may be some issues with the roof of that building. Yet the mayor and City Council felt it was more important to build a new fire station before fixing the problems at hand.

Now after all these years of the city employees working in a mold infested building you’re having someone look into this serious issue. The only reason you have anyone looking into this issue after all these years is because a city employee put a letter on file addressing

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Fine leadership I have been a resident of Lino Lakes for 23 years.

While not an avid follower of city government, I have been frustrated over the years with the amount of time and money spent to convince residents to vote for this or that. Apparently it has to do with our Charter.

Since the current mayor and council members have been in place, stuff gets done, including new controlled intersections and badly needed road repairs. Even the grounds at City Hall are beginning to look like a beautiful rural/suburban facility, instead of the third world look we have had for some time. This has been done without increasing the budget. We in the private sector have been forced to do more with less ever since the recession hit. It is refreshing to see this happening in government also.

In regards to the Fire Department situation, I have done a little research. Reasonable options were presented to address the reality of the situation. For whatever reason those options were rejected by Circle Pines and Centerville. Our current mayor and council then chose to act for the long term benefit of our fine city. They chose to get stuff done. I applaud them, and encourage Lino Lakes residents to vote to continue with their fine leadership.

Tim Miller Lino Lakes

Help our schools stay strong Last year the building referendum was passed which supports our buildings for the long term. This year’s three levy questions need to pass to support our children for the long term. With the uncertainties in state funding, these levy questions address staffing, programming and technology for 10 years. These plans have been based on the district’s strategic plan as well as community survey input.

Vote to help our schools stay strong and expand programming for our children. This is your chance to impact your child’s education and future. The following information lists just some of the many ramifications for each question not passing.

If question 1 does not pass: Over $1 million in staffing and programming cuts will occur. Class sizes will increase and current programming will be cut by the beginning next school year.

If question 2 does not pass: No expanded programming like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at our elementary schools and no expanded offerings at the secondary level. We will also lack the essential funding to help our children and staff with the growing concerns of mental illness in our community.

If question 3 does not pass: Technology investments in the future will be minimal and our children will

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If unable to vote on Nov. 3 you can find absentee ballot information at www.anokacounty.us/224/Absentee-Voting.

Suzanne Hove Circle Pines

Please vote for the three “M�s: Mooney for Mayor, Maher and Manthey for City Council My personal experience with Mayor Reinert has been my most disappointing. As Charter Chair, the Mayor and I had a joint meeting. To my surprise what he reported back to the Charter Commission was dishonest and fraudulent information. Reinert had the audacity to do this in front of my face, I was stunned!

Mayor Reinert came to our recent Charter Commission meeting on 10-8-2015 to campaign. The first thing he said was that he has lowered taxes for the last seven years. Knowing the City tax rate is finalized in December of every year I asked Reinert if he was saying he has lowered the City tax rate every year for the past seven years. At that point he became very evasive. BTW the city tax rate in 2009 was 38.733 and this year it is 43.730, 12.9% higher.

The Mayor is quoted in the September 28th work session minutes as having a goal for 2016 of 45.9, which is another 5% tax rate hike. This is a TAX INCREASE! Please take the time to know who you’re voting for.

Mayor Reinert and the Council have a record of spreading deception that is best summed up in the following article by Ron Holch. https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2014/11/has-lino-lakescity-council-jumped-shark Mayor Reinert states on his political web page lino.lakes.org that he is Co-founder of a company called MNPHARM, he doesn’t advertise the fact his Co-founder partner is Councilmember Dave Roeser.

See www.youtube.com/watch?v=6atoLNBV_mA The people of Lino Lakes deserve nonpartisan leadership!

Voters remember on April 24, 2014, a three-judge panel at the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) ruled that the City of Lino Lakes violated Section 211A of the Fair Campaign Practices Act. http://looktruenorth.com/9-blogs/1300-mvavictorylinolakes.html I hope citizens recall Dave Roeser stated that he had no idea that the organization that helped him and the Council put his “English only� ordinance together is linked to a hate group (as stated in the article). http://mnprogressiveproject.com/more-revelations-about-the-lino-lakes-english-only-ordinance/ Please vote for new leadership: Mooney for Mayor, Maher and Manthey for City Council.

Chris Lyden Lino Lakes Publisher Note: It is our policy to not run letters attacking candidates in the week before elections however, as this letter was intended and received in time for the October 20 edition and was omitted, we are publishing it now as a special exception.

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It seems to me a new fire station would have taken a back seat to the health and safety of the city employees. We the taxpayers also paid for equipment that sits outside and rusts because we have no building to put it into.

I think we need a mayor that puts health and safety priorities first. We need a mayor that’s going to take care of the city’s property that tax payers have paid for.

I say it’s time for a change.

Julie Pearson Lino Lakes

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FABULOUS FERMENTING When: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn how simple it is to make sauerkraut, kimchee, yogurt and more, and enjoy tasty samples. Pre-registration required; ages 15 and up, $5.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

ROCKIN’ HALLOWS EVE When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church Great Hall, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: An evening of dancing and live music

by Java Soul and St. Joe’s Premier Variety Band supports the choir.

Tickets available at the door and at all masses; $8/adult includes 2 beverages, $5 children 12 and under includes a beverage, $25 family price. Wear a costume and get an additional free beverage.

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SING, PLAY, LEARN When: 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: MacPhail Center for Music leads preschool-aged children in hands-on musical play activities that impact learning and reading readiness skills.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get addi-

tional help. Register at least 3 days prior.

Contact: 763-755-1280 or extension.umn.edu

FALL FROLIC When: 10-11:15 A.M. Thursday, Nov. 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 2-5 can hike outside and look for ways nature is changing and preparing for winter. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person.

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‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 6 and 7 Where: Centennial High School Performing Arts Center Details: Centennial High School’s fall musical. Senior’s preview at 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets available online or at the door.

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GOBBLER GAMES When: 10 -11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: Centennial Lakes Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Fun-filled family event features low-key competition in a variety of athletic events.

Teams of one adult and one child (ages 4-14) are eligible to win prizes.

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

THE JOY OF FLY-TYING When: 10 a.m.-noon, 3 Saturdays, Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 Where: Centennial High School East, room 111 Details: Learn the basic techniques of fly-tying through six hours of hands-on instruction from an experienced

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POWER OF CENTENNIAL MEETING When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Where: 6959 Black Duck Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Twice a year, women in the area get together and pool resources to collectively make significant financial gifts to educational programs or organizations in the community. See website for more information.

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

Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Community Ed conference room, 4707 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Learn the skills to be a confident babysitter, including basic first aid, overview of choking, managing challenging behaviors, preparing meals and snacks, diaper-changing and bottle feeding.

Pre-register; $65 Contact: 763-792-6100 or isd12.org/community-education

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CONTACT: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE When: Daily 10 am-6 pm, Saturdays, through Oct. 31 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Choose from two routes through the 7-acre corn maze. Also includes farm dig sand box, pedal carts, spiderweb, mini maze, corn box, barnyard and more. Also complimentary hayrides to pumpkin patch on weekends.

Contact: 651-780-1207 or www.waldochfarm.

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available times Where: Anoka County History Center and Library, 2135 Third Avenue N., Anoka Details: Costumed guides host walking tour of various sites throughout Anoka that have been privy to “unexplained events”.

Contact: 763-421-0600 or www.anokacountyhistory.org

When: 12:30 p.m.

Thursdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play bridge and cribbage.

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

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15 -10:45 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anoka.lib.mn.us

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When: Noon Wednesday, Oct. 28 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Vadnais Heights area seniors will enjoy pizza and dessert.

Costumes optional.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

When: 6 p.m. registration; 7 p.m. race start, Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Race starts at West Park, 4958 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Participants wear costumes for this race along White Bear Lake. Kid’s race begins at 6:30 p.m. Register online, $35 before Oct. 19, $45 through Oct. 29, $50 race day; includes

t-shirt.

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MALL-0-WEEN When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: Kids 12 and under are invited to show-off their most creative, spookiest, and spectacular costumes at this costume party

and sweets stroll. Free trick-or-treating, bounce house, photos, and candy handed out by the Maplewood Police Department.

Contact: 651-770-3863 or maplewoodmall.com

Details: Children come in costume for treats, entertainment, balloon animals, ‘Sticks & Tones Band’ and refreshments. Sponsored by the Fire Relief Association, Lions, Rotary and City of Vadnais Heights.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights

Where: Majestic Pines Community Church, 930 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Mega cardboard maze includes 2000 square feet of furniture boxed glued and taped together forms a tangle of passageways, dead ends and secret rooms. Also games, prizes and activities for kids of all ages.

Contact: 651-653-4950 or majesticpines.com

KIDS WORLD OF FUN When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31

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Contact: 800-838-3006 or nlca.com

IRISH TENOR ANTHONY KEARNS

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 Fourth St. N., Stillwater Details: St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra and Trinity Lutheran Choir. Tickets $25.

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WHERE: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi

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When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Kids up to age 12 can listen to (not so) spooky stories, make a mask or a monster, play ‘witch hat ring toss’ and go on a pumpkin hunt with treats for prizes. Free.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers.com

ROTARY STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP RACE AND KOWALSKI’S STRIVE 10 MILER

When: Noon start, Sunday, Nov. 1 Where: Starts and fi nishes at Lions Park, across from Kowalski’s, White Bear Lake Details: 10 mile and 5K course around White Bear Lake benefits the Strive program that provides scholarships to students from White Bear Lake Area High School who are enrolled in the Strive Program and commit to improve their cumulative GPA over their Senior year.

Saint-Saens Danse Macabre and favorites such as Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, along with special lighting, effects and other visual accompaniments appropriate for young listeners.

Children encouraged to come in a non-violent costume for a parade

around the Sanctuary.

Refreshments and treats served after program. Pizza served prior to the performance from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Youth and Sports Center.

CONTACT: saintandrews.org or 651-426-3261

Registration $25 before Oct. 26, $35 race day and after Oct. 26; includes t-shirt.

Contact: Register at whitebearrotary.org

SEVEN PILLARS OF SUCCESS FOR HIGH PERFORMERS

When: 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 Where: Century College East Campus, room 2315 Details: Learn to create an environment in which employees invest their intellect, emotions, and actions to achieve great results for themselves and the organization.

Contact: century.edu

CRAFT CORNER GIFT SHOP HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 6 & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Rd. F Details: All items handmade by seniors.

VENDOR BLENDER FALL 2015

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Where: Mahtomedi High School Commons, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Free one-stop shopping extravaganza featuring local crafters and vendors.

Contact: mahtomedicomed.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Shop early at local retailers; *check website to confi rm date and time.

Contact: www.downtownwhitebearlake.com

MUSIC ‘BLESSED ARE THEY’ – A CONCERT FOR ALL SAINTS BY THE NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Performance features music by John

When: Oct. 22 – Nov. 15. Shows are Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of his legendary fi lm version of the Mary Shelley classic story.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers.com

‘PSYCHO BEACH PARTY’

When: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 30Nov. 1 Where: Century College West Campus Theatre, White Bear Lake Details: Charles Busch’s zany play about a teenage tomboy who wants to be part of the surf crowd on Malibu Beach in 1962, but her numerous split personalities get in the way.

Comparable to a PG-13 rated movie. Tickets general admission, $12.

Contact: 651-748-2623

ARTS GOURD GRACIOUS FLOWER ARRANGING

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Pumpkins and succulents come together for Thanksgiving table pieces, with instructors from Crocus Hill Studio. $35, pre-register.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org Small Art-Big Hearts When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 13 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: One-night only premier event features 1,000 small (5’x7”) original pieces of artwork. Deadline for artists to donate artwork is Oct. 30; ages 18+.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

ONGOING WHITE BEAR FARMER’S MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 30 Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake. org

FRIGHT FARM HAUNTED HOUSE

When: 7-11 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 31 Where: Ramsey County Poor Farm barn, 2020 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood Details: Explore frightening scenes in a blend of horror, local legend and folklore, and the new Asylum, a journey through an abandoned insane asylum gone wrong.

Other activities include paintball monster hunt, carnival rides, food and beverages. Tickets are $10 and benefit the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation.

A family friendly ‘low scare’ event on Sunday, Oct. 25 from noon-4 p.m. offers a tamer version; tickets $5.

Contact: frightfarm. org

DRUG ABUSE COMMUNITY FORUM

When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: Mounds View High School Details: The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, County Attorney’s Office and Public Health are joining forces with Know the Truth and local law enforcement agencies to hold community forums to address the local realities if current drug trends, root causes of addiction and means of intervention.

Free and open to all parents, teachers, and youth leaders to learn the most current methods of talking to kids about drugs, spotting warning signs, and how to seek help.

Contact: ramseycountysheriff.us

HAUNTED TRAIL AT OJIKETA REGIONAL PARK

When: 7 to 10 p.m.

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Contact: 651-257-5464

MARANATHA'S HALLOWEEN STOP

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Maranatha Church, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake Details: For kids and adults. Inflatables, games, candy, dinner. $3 if 18 or younger. Those 12 and younger given security bracelet.

HALLOWEEN TUNNEL

When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Residence at 5158 201st St. N., Forest Lake Details: $2 entry benefits the Pinky Swear Foundation benefiting kids treated for cancer.

KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTIES

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 Where: Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming Details: Costume contest, trick or treating, fun activities.

Contact: www. pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704.

STRIDES FOR CJD WALK

When: Check-in at 10 a.m.; walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Battle Creek Regional Park, 2401 Upper Afton Rd., Maplewood Details: 1st Annual fundraising walk for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, to support advocacy, medical education, family support and research.

Contact: strides4cjd. com

THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE 5K RUN/WALK, 10K RUN AND KIDS DRACULA DASH FUN RUN

When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Avenue N., Lake Elmo Details: 10 K & 5K trail run. Dracula Dash at 10:45. Costumes welcome.

Contact: 651-653-7401 or www.frontrunnerusa.com

STILLWATER LADIES NIGHT OUT

When: 5-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 5 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: "Queen for a Day" theme. Costumes and tiaras encouraged.

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Another NWSC championship for swimmers Circle Pines – It was touch and go during the most intense meet of the season as Centennial girls swim and dive battled for their fourth consecutive Northwest Suburban Conference championship Oct. 20 against Robbinsdale Armstrong. The Falcons brought a strong group of swimmers, especially in freestyle, leading to a fight to the finish as the Cougars prevailed and took the championship 96-89.

Centennial’s strong suit - depth - helped them win the first event, the 200 medley relay, with the foursome of Abigail Schwartz, Sarah Laman, Seela Wang and Tara Chapman setting the first of three new pool records at 1:51.62.

Schwartz followed with a second place in the 200 freestyle, followed

by Sarah Grow in third. Chapman finished first in the 200 individual medley. Layni Andrle was second and Wang fourth in the 50 yard freestyle, keeping the dream alive for the Cougars as they went into diving ahead by four.

A strong performance by the Cougar divers added 11 points with Gabi Parkinson scoring another first place finish (her ninth of the season), Mia Wang finishing third and Nellie Fulton fourth. That brought the Cougar lead to a sold ten, 44-34.

As the swimming resumed S. Wang finished second and Sarah Poellinger fourth in the 100 yard butterfly. Chapman followed with another first place finish and a pool record in the 100 freestyle with a time of 52.37. Sarah Grow finished second and the Cougars remained ahead by ten. In the 500 yard freestyle Andrle was second and Solveig Stensland was fourth. After the Falcons finished first and second in the 200 yard freestyle relay the Cougars were suddenly behind for the first time, 69-71. Schwartz battled back in the 100 yard backstroke, her signature event, finishing first at 57.16, the third pool record of the night. With just two points separating the teams and determined not to let their fourth consecutive championship slip away, Centennial breaststrokers Laman and Julianne Seppala touched first and second as the Cougars pulled ahead 88-83.

Still needing a first place finish in the final event to win, the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Schwartz, Andrle, Grow and Chapman, who have delivered the goods all season long, rallied to hit the

wall first at 3:38.52, delivering the final blow to the Falcons in front of screaming parents and fans.

The win was especially sweet for senior captains Chapman, Ellie Keen, Carly Rademacher, Maggie Vancil, and Delaney Warren who were honored after the meet along with fellow seniors Rachel Lundgren, Angela Madeux, Alex Norder, Amanda Pacholl and Courtney Wedll. “We did our job and put everything we had into it, and it played out in our favor,” said Rademacher after the meet. “Winning four conference championships in a row speaks to the ambition and passion these girls have, and to win it at home with the support of a massive student section and our parents was the most dramatic, fairytale ending we could have asked for.”

The Cougars are ranked fifth in the state by the Minnesota Swim Coaches Association going into final competitions of the regular season; the NWSC JV championships Oct. 31 at Northdale Middle School, and the 7AA section meet Nov. 12-14 also at Northdale.

Three Pool Records help propel Cougars to the 4th straight title.

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Above; Photo 1: It was also Seniors Night as ten senior swimmers were honored, saying goodbye to their Centennial swim careers.

Photo 2: Team members celebrate in the diving well after Centennial girls swim and dive beat Robbinsdale Armstrong for their fourth consecutive NWSC championship Oct. 20.

Cougar harriers prime for section showdown

Welcome back ladies!

Third in the Class AA state tournament last fall, and a winner over Maple Grove in last week's section finals, it's a case of happy returns for the Centennial girls' soccer team.

The Cougars pasted host Maple Grove 3-0 on Oct. 20, to claim the Section 5AA championship.

Third-seeded Centennial edged second-seeded Coon Rapids 1-0 in the 5AA semifinals.

The Cougars turned to Nan Glinsek, Mikayla Iaquinto, and Lexi Larson to supply the goals against top-seeded Maple Grove, a crew that had beaten Centennial 1-0 during conference play this fall. Megan Shock, Ashley Ebeling, and Tes-

sa Trettel provided the timely assists.

Goalkeeper Caitlyn Bangert was true to form, and kept the dangerous Crimson off the scoreboard for 80 minutes.

Shock popped in the game-winner in the semifinals against Coon Rapids, another team that beat the Cougars in Northwest Suburban play, to avenge the loss and earn them a berth in the finals against Maple Grove.

And now, it's off to the state Class AA challenge.

A "neighborly" match-up It's a talent-laden state field, and the unseeded Cougars drew second-seeded Mounds View as their quarterfinal opponent. The Mustangs (18-0-1) won the Suburban East Conference crown before winning the

Section 4 title. They are led by Minnesota prep Player of the Year nominee Rachel Boyer. The contest is set for 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, at St. Cloud State University.

Like Centennial, the Mustangs are very difficult to score on. They've allowed just seven goals this season, while scoring 87. The Cougars have outscored their foes 42-6 on the way to a 13-3-2 overall record.

The winner of the game featuring Mounds View and Centennial will square off against the survivor of the match-up between third-seeded Eagan (16-2-1) and Rogers (15-3-1).

The state semifinals are Nov. 2, and the finals are three days later. Both rounds are at St. Cloud State.

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the thick of the quest for state with favorite Mounds View, Maple Grove, and St. Michael. Dylan Johnson has been ailing, but seems to be recovering. Ben Benson has been tough in practice and our home meet. Jacob Namyst has been steady all year to add to Reed (Kurak's) run at the individual championship."

Defending section champion Kurak led the way with a time of 10:07 over the 3200-meter course at Centennial last week in a dual meet against Blaine, dominated by the host Cougars.

Benson (10:27) was second, with Namyst (10:31) third, Nick Foreman (10:42) fourth, and Jonathan Sweeney (10:51) fifth.

Rounding out the boys' varsity team were Luke Ahrens (9th in 11:07), and Jake Johnson (10th in 11:19). Zach Eicher won the junior varsity race in 11:07.

The Centennial girls' squad topped Blaine with 22 points, 14 less than the Bengals.

Grace Johnson was medalist and paced Centennial with a time of 12:23 over the same course. Emily Danzl was second, just two seconds behind Johnson.

Sydney Phillips ws third for the Cougars, and fifth overall in 12:46, followed

by Julia Welciek (6th in 12:56), Becky Green (8th in 13:19), Lia Gentilini (9th in 13:20), and Natalie Danzl (11th in 13:27).

The Cougar junor varsity claimed the first six places, with Margaret Womack medalist in 13:24.

"Emily Danzl and Grace Johnson have a great shot at making it to the state meet as individuals," said Kruse. "If we can get a third runner to get that high, the team will be in contention. Sydney Phillips and Kate Walcheck have been solid in the fourth and fifth positions. Maybe both will move up to fight for that third spot and we're in! Anoka is definitely the favorite team at this point."

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It all seems to run by so quickly.

The Centennial cross country teams completed the regular season portion of their schedule, and now it's a head's-first dash to the section meet.

The Section 5AA showdown is set for

Thursday, at the course at Anoka Senior High. The Cougar boys have high hopes of a trek to the state tournament. They were second and went to state last fall, and won the team section meet in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

"Our boys have been competing like they should be since conference," offered head coach Neil Kruse. "We should be in

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Centennial Girls Soccer Megan came through with her biggest goal of the season in the Centennial girls’ soccer team’s Section 5AA semifinal victory over Coon Rapids. The sophomore had the lone goal in a 1-0 Cougar triumph over the Cardinals.

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Cast; Crew invite you to Oz

BY KELLY PLUMMER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

FOREST LAKE — “The Wizard of Oz” is perhaps one of the most well-loved movies of all time. How many of us remember where we were the first time we saw Judy Garland and her gleaming ruby red slippers? Most of us have a memory and even an emotional attachment to the movie.

That’s the predicament facing Tim Newcomb, director of the Forest Lake High School musical production of “The Wizard of Oz” debuting Oct. 30. It’s a (yellow brick) road Newcomb has been down before, as this is his second time directing the musical at the high school. His first go-around? Fourteen years ago.

He realizes this isn’t a time to reinvent the wheel.

“It is challenging because you want to go into a production trying new ideas. But with this one, you don’t want to mess with it too much.

You would really have to defy expectations in such a way that it’s better than the original. And I mean, how do you beat Judy Garland?”

He said the high school cast and crew are working on creative lighting as well as unexpected set and costume ideas to win over local audiences.

“What we try to do is realize it’s not a movie.

We can’t do it exactly like the movie.”

Costuming is one area where the Rangers’ musical will differ from the classic “Wizard of Oz” and offer audiences a fresh aesthetic.

In total, about 100 costumes are used throughout the production, and completing each will require ingenuity and the common practice of borrowing from other local production houses.

They include Woodbury Community Theatre, Ashland Productions out of Maplewood and Masquers Theatre.

In terms of the set, Newcomb is being tightlipped.

“We’re working on some special effects for the balloon scene and the ending scene with the Wicked Witch. I can’t go into detail, but I think audiences will be pleased.”

Audiences might also be surprised by the amount of dance numbers in the musical — more than in the movie. The choreography is led by Robin Lind and daughter Mykala from Dance Tech Studios in Forest Lake.

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Experience is definitely a common characteristic among the lead roles.

Dorothy is played by Hannah Gordy, who played the love interest in the Rangers’ production of “Anything Goes” last fall.

The Scarecrow, the Tin Man and Lion are played respectively by John Deneen (a junior), Lucas Byl (a junior) and Logan Olson (a sophomore).

Each also held parts in the “Anything Goes” and the Rangers’ production of “The Crucible” last spring.

Newcomb said auditions for the Wicked Witch proved quite interesting. “Each student we called back to audition for the part approached it quite differently,” he noted. “It showcased their acting ability and allowed us the chance to see the role in a way we hadn’t before.”

The part went to senior Alyssa Eggersgluss. She’s held supporting roles in various plays since her sophomore year.

The cast is using the Royal Shakespeare Co. rendition of “The Wizard of Oz,” the version closest to the 1939 American musical film production

by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Judy Garland.

By now, Newcomb has heard the lines of the musical so many times he likely has them memorized. But this time around, the central theme of the classic is having a profound effect on him.

“For a while I’ve been thinking about the homeless in our community,” he said, pointing to recent statistics that surprised and saddened him.

As Dorothy’s homesickness permeates the story, Newcomb has wondered, “What if you don’t have a home to go home to?

“We wanted to do something to help. So we’re asking audiences to bring nonperishable food items to the show.”

He’s also encouraging attendees of the Oct. 31 matinee to come dressed in their favorite “Wizard of Oz” or Halloween costume. Group trick-ortreating follows.

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Running Aces re-branded as entertainment center

BY MICHELLE MIRON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

COLUMBUS — For the last couple of years, Running Aces Casino & Racetrack has been reinventing itself.

Sure, the privately owned casino still caters to the adults who enjoy the gaming element. The card room remains by far the greatest revenueproducer for the business (biggest jackpot last year: $226,000).

But President/CEO Taro Ito explained owners are trying to rebrand it as an entertainment center for customers of all ages as it starts an uphill trajectory from its tough start during the recession. In the past 11 months, it’s seen double-digit sales growth — a pattern he expects to continue in 2016.

Nowadays, its live harness racing is being touted as a family attraction.

A successful outdoor concert last summer (Blues Traveler) has spurred a new series of four undisclosed concerts for next year. And the installation of a catch-it-yourself trout pond and eatery featuring fresh, original-recipe trout dishes is drawing patrons nostalgic for the Trout Air restaurant and concert venue that occupied the site from the mid-’60s through the ’90s.

On-site entertainment options like 5Ks, car shows, comedy shows, arts and crafts fairs, trivia nights and the Nightmare Hallow-Scream attraction are becoming routine, and some parts of the facility can be rented for special events. It’s all smoke-free, and most is family friendly.

“I think the original owners [saw Running Aces] as a Las Vegas destination, a high-end, kind of classier destination,” explained Ito. “What it needs to be is a local entertainment option for the North Metro. People look at I-694 as the demarcation line … we really should be the [entertainment] hub.”

Calling the area an untapped market for entertainment, he said, “We really don’t know with any certainty what our true market is.”

Lake, they didn’t know [the casino] existed,” he remembered. “I thought ‘Wow, we have a really hard hill to climb.’”

Looking back The timing for opening Running Aces probably couldn’t have been worse; Its original Minnesota-based owners brought it to Columbus in 2007, just before the recession reared its ugly head. By 2008 it had gone into foreclosure and obtained new majority owners, the Connecticutbased Black Diamond Commercial Finance LLC. “Opening during the second-largest economic meltdown [in the U.S.] was devastating to the property,” Ito noted. “The return on investment was certainly not there.”

According to Minnpost, the track lost $4 million its first year, laid off 10 percent of its staff after five months and defaulted on a $41.7 million loan from co-owner Black Diamond. Early plans for a grandstand were scrapped, as was an initial marketing budget.

In addition to the early economy, the gambling segment of the business has been challenged by its legal inability to offer the slot machines reserved for Native American-owned casinos.

Early on, it hoped to partner with Canterbury Park on a deal allowing for such machines, but that never came to fruition.

Ito said when he joined the firm last year, local people he informally polled didn’t know what or where Running Aces was. Because of its landmark watchtower, some thought the complex was a prison.

“In Hugo, Blaine and even Forest

Looking ahead Economic improvement and rebranding efforts helped Running Aces reach its first profitable year in 2014.

“We’ve had a different strategy and changed the vibe of who we are,” said Aaron Bedessem, the firm’s director of marketing. “We keep adapting to the local community based on its wants and needs.”

New marketing efforts focus on residents and tourists within a 30mile radius. That’s one reason Ito got in touch with the Preiner family, which sold Running Aces its land after operating Trout Air there longer than 30 years. The family has since helped recreate the fishing-for-yourmeal tradition and the staging of outdoor concerts. Multiple people have reminisced to Ito their about past experiences there.

“People literally get tears in their eyes … they say ‘I proposed to my wife here’ or ‘I had my first kiss in the parking lot’ or ‘I took my prom date to Trout Air’ or ‘I caught my first fish there.’”

Bedessem said the trout pond has been so well received it’s “better than anything else we’ve done.”

The concept draws interest from inand out-of-state tourist groups that want the seminal Minnesota fishing experience without the license. Target markets include visitors to the Mall of America and the National Sports Center, as well as cabin commuters traveling I-35E.

TARO ITO MEETS MINNESOTA Ito, 55, moved from southern California to Minnesota in October 2014 to manage Running Aces. His wife and five children just joined him in Shoreview in August so his 10-year-old could finish his fourth-grade school year in California. Ito frequently flew back and forth during the interim.

He remembers a 12-inch snowfall that caused his car to fishtail on his first day of work at the casino. “I thought, ‘If this is how it’s going to be, I’m not going to survive,’” he joked. “Then I got snow tires.”

Ito holds a degree in investment finance and previously worked for other casinos in California and Las Vegas.

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Another goal is furthering the sport of harness racing through Minnesota by encouraging more local ownership and breeding of standardbreds. Ito noted the growing sport has a long, proud history in this state and can be a fun activity for families, with free entry at Running Aces and wagers that start at $2 a pop.

“It has an identity crisis, in a way,” he said of the sport. “We want a better product — we want people to watch it, bet on it and get involved.”

As for the concert series, Bedessem said music-lovers can expect national acts geared toward a “sweet spot” market of 30- to 50-year-olds. Next summer’s performers will likely feature an ’80s or ’90s rock band, a country/western group and a local battle of the bands.

“We’re not going to get 10,000 people — the 2,000 to 3,500 range is what we’re comfortable doing with the parking and noise,” he noted.

During its peak season, Running Aces employs up to 650 people. But Ito said it’s continually challenged to recruit employees because of the metro-area perception that Columbus is remote.

Ito said it’s rare at Running Aces to encounter drama from inebriated and/or discouraged gamblers — partly because staffers are taught not to over-serve, and drinks are not heavily discounted.

“I’m not going to say [conflict] doesn’t happen,” said Ito. “Anytime you’re dealing with emotions and gambling, that’s going to happen. But

we try to have discussions with people who have a problem with gambling, because that’s not doing anybody any good. Two to 3 percent of people have what we call an addiction.”

Bedessem said Running Aces has “a great relationship” with Columbus, which granted the business the only liquor license in the city. That’s partly because the attraction draws customers and employees who spend at other local businesses.

Ito said a goal in the next five years is to change the local perception that residents have to travel north for quality entertainment. His slogan idea? “North is fun and south is work.”

He said his multifaceted job can involve stress and long hours, partly because gaming and harness racing are among the most highly regulated industries in the U.S. On the plus side, he’s met multiple celebrities in the course of his career, including pro athletes and a favorite from his past — Tina Louise of “Gilligan’s Island” fame.

Contrary to prevailing myths about the industry, he’s never to his knowledge met or worked with anyone involved in organized crime.

“Every day is new and something different,” he said of his work. “I think you either love it or hate it — it gets under your skin.”

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& Lino Lakes Police Reports Department the following incidents.

• An Andover girl, 17, was cited for speeding in the 300 block of Ash Street at 12:36 a.m. October 15. The 15 year old juvenile male passenger, also from Andover, is being charged with underage consumption.

• A Blaine girl, 15, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a valid driver’s license, and curfew after her vehicle struck a mailbox and drove away in the 6400 block of Tomahawk Trail at 1:19 a.m. Oct. 15.

The passenger, a Lino Lakes boy, 16, was cited with curfew.

• An unknown suspect stole a wallet belonging to an employee in the 7700 block of Lake Drive at 6:20 p.m. Oct. 15.

• A Brooklyn Park man, 55, was booked at the Anoka County Jail for domestic assault by strangulation, 5th degree domestic assault, violation of a DANCO, and 4th degree burglary following a domestic situation in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle at 10:10 p.m. Oct. 16.

• A Chicago, IL man, 46, was arrested for 4th degree DWI, 3rd degree test refusal, improper lane use and signal violation in the 600 block of Apollo Drive at 11:54 p.m. Oct. 17. He was transported to the Anoka County Jail.

• A Lino Lakes man, 36, was arrested for 1st degree DWI and .08 or more in the 500 block of Aqua Circle at 8:25 a.m. Oct. 18. He was transported to the Anoka

County Jail.

Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents.

• A man, 21, was arrested and taken to jail for 5th degree controlled substance, possession of a firearm without a permit, dangerous weapon, open container, drug paraphernalia, and possession of over 1.4 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle after being stopped for equipment and moving violations in the 7000 block of 20th Avenue, Centerville, at 11:59 p.m.

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•A man, 39, was cited for no insurance after being pulled over for failure to stop for a traffic light at Edgewood Road and Hamline Avenue, Lexington, at 9:09 p.m.

Oct. 3.

• A man, 19 violated an order for protection in the 1900 block of Robin Lane.

S., Centerville at 8:48 a.m. Oct. 4. He was transported by ambulance on a crisis hold.

• Jewelry was reported stolen in the 7100 block of Main Street, Centerville, at 10:22 a.m. Oct. 4.

• A man, 35, waved down an officer on patrol in the area of Centerville Road and Main Street in Centerville to report that he received threatening messages at 5:39 p.m. Oct. 4. The sender was contacted and verbally warned.

• A very intoxicated caller reported theft and then provided vague information in the 9000 block of South Service Road, Lexington, at 1:14 p.m. Oct. 5.

• Police attempted to stop a motorcycle with no license plate driven by a man, 29, in the 7200 block of Main Street, Centerville, at 12:36 a.m. Oct. 6 when the driver fled and ended up driving through a yard in Columbus determined to be his own. The driver was also involved in a theft of a motor vehicle in Nowthen several hours later.

• A man, 45 was stopped for failing to wear a seatbelt at Naples Street and Restwood Road, Lexington, at 5:45 p.m.

Oct. 6. The driver then drove away after being told to stay in the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually stopped at 90th and University.

• A man report his bicycle was stolen and another one left in its place in the 54 block of North Road, Circle Pines, at 6:16 p.m. Oct. 6.

• An employee at a business located in the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue, Lexington, was cited for underage sale of liquor at 4:23 p.m. Oct. 6.

• A woman in the 3800 block of Boston Lane, Lexington, called to report someone going through her vehicle at 9:24 p.m. Oct. 6. The suspect was not located.

• A metal picnic table was found vandalized in Lexington Park on Oct. 7, with damage estimated at $1200.

• A male student at Golden Lake Elementary School in Circle Pines walked away from school at 9:43 a.m. Oct. 7. He was located and transported back to school.

• Police were summoned to the Centennial Area Learning Center at 11:36 a.m. Oct. 7 regarding a possible threat situation. The matter will be handled within the school.

• A burglary that occurred sometime in August where several jewelry items were stolen was reported on Oct. 8 in the 9200 block of Ryan Place, Lexington.

• Outgoing mail was reported stolen from a mailbox in the 8700 block of Griggs Avenue, Lexington, at 1:41 p.m.

Oct. 8. The suspect vehicle was an older black four door sedan.

• A vehicle was stopped in the area of Lexington Avenue and Lovell Road in Lexington at 3:11 p.m. Oct. 9 after officers observed the brake light out and a passenger not wearing a seat belt correctly. The male passenger, 16, was arrested for 5th possession of a controlled substance.

• An incident involving felony terroristic threats and domestic assault occurred in the 90 block of South Drive, Circle Pines at 2:05 p.m. Oct. 10. The suspect, a 34 year old man, was gone when officers arrived.

• A woman in the 3800 block of Liberty Lane, Lexington, reported her roommates were harassing her at 6:53 p.m. Oct. 10. She was advised on proper procedure for eviction.

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for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren from her favorite vendor, Chris Mohn of Chris’ Crafts. Richter looks forward to the show each year and buys 8 to 10 ornaments every time she attends.

The show draws between 3,000 and 5,000 people annually, according to its website.

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Thirty-One vendor Kathy Faulkner showcases trendy bags at the Blaine Craft Show.

FOREST LAKE

WHITE BEAR LAKE

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4453 Lake Ave. S. • 651.407.7317 www.acquawbl.com

8241 North Shore Trail N • 651.464.6130 www.acquafl.com

SIX CRISPY BEEF TACOS AND A POUND* OF POTATO OLÉS FOR ONLY ®

Open 11-8pm Daily 651.407.2607

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Dates are filling up fast! www.acqua-restaurants.com

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SAINT CROIX VINEYARDS

James Perry Vineyards

6916 Canary Rd Grasston, MN 55030

4790 480th st. Rush City MN

(651)528-2858 Hours: Fri eve by appointment for private tastings.

Saturday 12-7 Sunday 12-6

731 County Road 30 SE Delano MN 55328 763-972-4000

Northern Hollow Winery

www.woodlandhillwinery.com

320-266-8691

Open Daily: 10am - 6pm Through December 31st 6428 Manning Ave. Stillwater 651-430-3310 www.scvwines.com

www.northernhollow winery.com

5211 60th Ave SW Rochester, MN 507-365-8758 www.salemglenvineyard.com

Minnesota

Award Winning Minnesota Wines Northern Hollow Winery Grasston -

507-263-7000 421 Mill St N Cannon Falls, MN 55009 www.cannonriverwinery.com

Wisconsin

James Perry Vineyards & Winery Rush City Willow Tree Winery Ham Lake Woodland Hill St. Croix Vineyard Winery Stillwater Delano Swirl Afton Cannon River Winery Cannon Falls Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery Kasota

Please visit websites for upcoming events!

3291 ST. CROIX TRAIL AFTON, MN 55001

651 • 436 • 2010 WWW.SWIRLMYWINE.COM

Chateau St. Croix - St. Croix Falls

Lake Pepin Winery - Lake City

Salem Glen Winery Rochester -

Blue Door Inn - Alma

Danzinger Vineyards

Danzinger Vineyards - Alma

608-685-6000 danzingervineyard.com S2015 Grapeview Ln Alma, WI 54610

BLUE DOOR INN IN HISTORIC ALMA, WISCONSIN

Local Grapes, Local wine, Local fun!

12 miles south of Red Wing on Hwy. 61 Stop in for a tasting!

12 to 5 Daily 35680 US-61 Lake City MN 55041 651-345-4004 lakepepinwinery.com

20% Discount 2 Mid Week Located o on Wisconsin’s Great River Road

331 S. Main Street Alma, Wisconsin www.bluedoorinnalma.com Reservations 608-685-4067

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VOTE YES 3 TIMES FOR CENTENNIAL ON NOVEMBER 3

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