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Lino Lakes man charged in attack of elderly couple

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Bethel University student Brandon Barnaal, of White Bear Lake, takes a photo in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Barnall, along with a group of about 20 Bethel students, took a life changing trip to India in January to publish a magazine.

Bethel students ‘embark on crazy unknown journey’ meaningful to them than going to France, Spain, New Zealand or the United Kingdom.

Bethel University senior Emma Harville and junior Brandon Barnaal took a life-changing trip to India in January to help publish

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Two area college students decided a “less touristy” study abroad experience in a remote village in India would be more

Textura, a 136-page magazine.

Harville, of Lino Lakes, is a 2018 Centennial High School grad; Barnaal is from Hutchinson, Wisconsin, and currently resides

Mark Anthony Ulsaker, 50, of Lino Lakes, has been charged with three felonies after assaulting an elderly couple in White Bear Lake.

Ulsaker was charged with second-degree assault, threats of violence and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer.

According to the criminal complaint, White Bear Lake police officers responded to the intersection of Highway 96 and Centerville Road in White Bear Lake at 3:18 p.m. Nov. 8 on a report of a male assaulting two elderly people with a golf club. Multiple witnesses called 911 to report the incident.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a group standing at the corner of the intersection and identified the two victims. Witnesses told police that a male, later identified as Ulsaker, had walked up behind the elderly couple and began swinging a golf club at both of their heads.

While he was hitting them, the golf club broke and the male proceeded to punch the elderly man in the head. Witnesses said the suspect then retreated to his red pickup and started to drive off when the male victim chased after him.

Ulsaker then drove his truck over the curb and toward the female victim, but did not strike her.

He then fled from the scene.

The criminal complaint states the female victim told police that she and her husband were minding their own business while sitting on the corner with a homemade political sign. Ulsaker then pulled up next to them and shouted profanities at them out his window.

She said they ignored him and next thing they knew, Ulsaker had approached them

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SEE MAN CHARGED, PAGE 7

Residential picketing ordinance: ‘This is about balancing people’s rights’ LINO LAKES — Targeted residential picketing may soon be considered a misdemeanor within the city of Lino Lakes.

The Lino Lakes City Council held the fi rst reading of an ordinance

regulating targeted picketing in residential neighborhoods at its Nov. 9 meeting. The council will hold the second reading at its Nov. 23 meeting.

The city of Hugo passed a residential picketing ordinance back in September in response to the Black Lives Matter protest that came to town Aug. 15 outside of the home

of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll.

Director of Public Safety John Swenson said the department was prompted to look into a possible ordinance this summer after it not only responded to the Aug. 15 incident to provide assistance, but also SEE RESIDENTIAL PICKETING, PAGE 11

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEFS Archery hunters who participated in the Camp Ripley hunts near Little Falls harvested 310 deer and had a record success rate during the event held from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16 and Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.

“It was an exceptional event this year,” said Dr. Bill Faber, head of the Central Lakes College Natural Resources Program. “Despite fewer participants, the harvest was up 11.5% from last year, and above the 40-year average of 305 deer.” During the hunts, 16% of archers harvested a deer, representing an unprecedented success rate at Camp Ripley. The rate is well above the long-term average of 9%.

This year, 1,864 participating hunters harvested 310 deer.

During the 2019 hunts, 2,137 hunters harvested 278 deer. This year, hunters harvested at least 25 large, antlered bucks (greater than 8% of total harvest) during the event, well above the 3.5% long-term average of total harvest. The largest was a 16-point buck that a hunter checked in on the last day.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources modified some aspects of this year’s hunt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administration of the event went well and without any major issues, said Beau Liddell, DNR wildlife manager at Little Falls.

“We have a strong partnership with Central Lakes College and Camp Ripley, and they did a great job managing traffic and checking deer this year,” Liddell said. “The event is also a valuable experience for students pursuing careers in wildlife management.”

The archery hunt at Camp Ripley is an annual event. The DNR coordinates the hunts in collaboration with Central Lakes College Natural Resources Program and the Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military facility.

What is ‘lake turnover’?

The key to this question is how water density varies with water temperature. Water is most dense (heaviest) at 39º F (4º C). As temperature increases or decreases from 39º F, water becomes increasingly less dense (lighter).

In summer and winter, lakes are

maintained by climate in what is called a stratified condition.

Less-dense water is at the surface and more-dense water is near the bottom.

During late summer and autumn, air temperatures cool the surface water, causing its density to increase. The heavier water sinks, forcing the lighter, lessdense water to the surface. This continues until the water temperature at all depths reaches approximately 39º F. Because there is very little difference in density at this stage, the waters are easily mixed by the wind. The sinking action and mixing of the water by the wind results in the exchange of surface and bottom waters, called “turnover.”

During spring, the process reverses itself. This time ice melts, and surface waters warm and sink until the water temperature at all depths reaches approximately 39º F. The sinking combined with wind mixing causes spring “turnover.”

This describes the general principle; however, other factors (including climate and lake depth variations) can cause certain lakes to act differently.

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Coats for kids Members of the St. Joseph of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council No. 9905 unload boxes of coats at the White Earth Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Knights Coats for Kids initiative, in conjunction with the St. Joseph’s Life and Justice Committee’s parishioners drive, delivered nearly 75 coats along with boots, mittens, snowsuits and a trailer load of numerous household items, which will be distributed among the residents of the White Earth Reservation.

Pictured are Deputy Grand Knight Mike Lundequam and Past Grand Knight Terry Meyer.

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CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES Police governing board swears in officers, approves several purchases The Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board held a meeting Nov. 9. Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay relayed some of the highlights of that meeting at the regular City Council meeting of Nov. 10. The board: • Introduced and swore in Officers Logan Larson and Bryan Johnson. The board also introduced and swore in Sgt. Nolan Wahlberg.

• Approved the annual audit proposal from MMKR, which represents about a 3% increase from last year.

• Approved a new organizational structure. Instead of two lieutenants under the chief, there will now be one captain. The department has one vacant position that will likely remain open until the summer, Bartholomay said.

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The Lexington City Council adopted the assessment roll for the 2020 Jackson Avenue improvement project. The project, completed in August, included a mill and overlay of Jackson Avenue from Woodland Road to Restwood Road. Here is a comparison of what the roadway looked like before and after the project.

The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Nov. 5 meeting: • Held an assessment hearing for the 2020 Jackson Avenue project. The project included a mill and overlay from Woodland Road to Restwood Road. City Engineer Steve Winter explained that the city originally advertised for bids in summer 2019 but only received one bid, which came in high. In December that year, the city re-advertised the project. Bids came in much more favorable the second time around. The project cost around $78,667, well under the estimate of $105,000.

Seventy percent the project cost will be funded through the city’s general fund; the other 30% will come from benefiting property owners. The assessment rate is $9.26/foot, or about $749 for an 80-foot lot frontage. Assessments will be payable over a 10-yearperiod at an interest rate of 3%.

Only one resident spoke during the hearing. He didn’t contest his assessment but wanted to voice his concern with standing water on the roadway after the improvements were made. “The road is much nicer, but the water flow when it rains is terrible. We have a lot of standing water on the side of the road when it rains,” he said. “The water just puddles for days on end.”

The council ultimately approved a resolution adopting the assessment roll for taxes payable in 2021.

• Authorized the release of all letters of credit amounting to $150,000 to to Lexington Lakes LLC for Phase I of the Ephesians project. The Ephesians at Lexington is located at 8927 Syndicate Ave. City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained that the project is now complete, so the city no longer needs that security. However, he said the developer must provide the city with a $90,000 bond to warranty public utility improvements completed during the project such as sewers and water mains.

That has taken place.

• Heard from Council Member Diane Harris, who thanked residents for returning her to her seat on the council. Council Member Brandon Winge and Mayor Mike Murphy also echoed her comments.

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

Thursday, Nov. 19, at City Hall.

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Nolan Wahlberg was promoted to sergeant and recognized at the Nov. 9 Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board meeting. Wahlberg is pictured with Chief Jim Mork.

• Approved a squad and portable radio replacement plan. Bartholomay explained the radios are 12-14 years old and have a life expectancy of 10 years.

CLPD is the only agency in the county that has not switched over to the new technology. It will cost a total of $184,000 to replace the radios. The board approved the cost of four portable radios at $4,500 each. Funding will come from equitable sharing money from the federal government.

• Approved a handgun replacement plan. CLPD’s guns are eight years old and the average life span for them is 8-10 years. Repairing old guns is more expensive than replacing them. The cost to replace the 20 handguns is $4,000, which will be funded by reserve funds.

• Approved a new police office scheduling system, which will cost just under $2,000 per year. The new secure, web-based program will be paid for utilizing CARES Act funds.

• Approved a mental health wellness program with Marie Ridgeway and Associates. The program will cost approximately $4,120.

• Approved 2021 meeting dates for the police governing board.

The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Nov. 10 meeting, held remotely via videoconference: • Heard from Council Member Steve McChesney, who reported a successful election. He said voter turnout for the city was just shy of 90%. Around 60% of residents voted absentee.

Council Member Dean Goldberg suggested the council have a discussion about how the city could engage with those members of the population who did not vote or participate in the 2020 Census.

• Shared that City Administrator Patrick Antonen’s annual performance evaluation went well. Mayor Dave Bartholomay said, “Patrick received very high scores, and all the remarks were positive. We are very fortunate to have him as our administrator.”

• Received an update from Antonen on the 2020 street project. He said the project is virtually, with the exception of a few punch list items. He said the main thing for residents to remember — especially those who live on streets where work commenced later in the project, like Northstar Lane — is not to worry if the sod doesn’t survive the winter. The city’s 45-day maintenance period will begin once the growing season begins in spring.

Council Member Jennifer Rauner wanted to make sure that the contractor does a better job

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Officer Bryan Johnson is pinned by his mother.

of keeping up with watering the new sod in the spring. “They didn’t really do a great job with the watering,” she said.

• Heard a COVID-19 update from Antonen, who said the City Hall remodel is 99% complete and would be complete by Nov. 15, the required deadline to spend CARES Act funds. He said staff will continue to focus on social distancing and mask wearing.

“It is not going away. I’m glad we were able to get this office remodel done now so we can properly social distance with our staff and keep our staff safe throughout the winter,” he said.

“That will be the bullet we are dodging this winter, especially with our public works staff and gas staff. We need to keep them healthy, because if we do have a gas issue this winter and we lose all of our public works employees, we are going to be in a pickle.”

• Approved a resolution certifying CARES Act funds. The city received $382,427 in CARES Act Funds, which had to be spent by Nov. 15.

Antonen reported that 100% of the funds have been spent. As of Nov. 15, unspent dollars would have to be sent to Anoka County. The cost breakdown is as follows: • CLPD: $40,803 • CFD: $54,900 • City Hall office remodel: $160,144 • North Metro TV: $2,833 • Centennial School District: $10,000 • City expenses (staff time responding to COVID-19, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies): $239,861 The next City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. The meeting will likely be held remotely, via Zoom.

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Driver’s license renewal

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id you notice the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles locations were closed last week? My driver’s license recently expired, and thankfully the governor issued a peacetime emergency that extended period of time to renew driver’s licenses that have expired from March 13 through Jan. 31, 2020. The deadline for the federal REAL ID has been extended to Oct. 1, 2021.

I feel like I’m a frequent visitor of our local license bureau as I register company vehicles, personal vehicles, boats and equipment.

Publisher’s More than a year ago the staff at the DMV shared View tips about getting the new Real ID. It was outstanding Carter Johnson to know about the requirements needed so I could be prepared for my visit. I gathered the documents required, including my Social Security card, birth certificate, passport and two forms of proof of residency. This could be a driver’s license that expired within the peacetime emergency, or a payroll stub or utility bill with your address. I have to say a great big thank you and kudos to our local DMV who has offered ways to continue to get titles transferred, tabs updated, and most recently allowed online appointments so people can get driver’s licenses or REAL ID. On my appointment I made sure I had one extra copy of each required document just to be sure. It was seamless.

If you need tabs, a title transferred or other services, fi ll out the appropriate forms, which can be found at drive.mn.gov.

Normally for renewing tabs you will need your insurance policy number. Write your check for the exact amount, put it with the renewal form in an envelope and drop it off at the DMV drop box at White Bear City Hall. Make sure you indicate the best way to be contacted with your name, address and phone number. On most days they get through the tab renewals, etc. pretty quickly. I found it to be extremely efficient versus a year ago when I waited in line to get tabs.

The drop box makes it very easy. Visit whitebearlake.org for a link to the License Bureau to get all of the details about the services they are offering.

DMV centers across the state have been rolling out a new computer system that is used by many other states. It should be more efficient and streamline the process in the future. The State of Minnesota under Governor Dayton made an enormous mistake with the taxpayers’ money regarding the license and tab system implemented. It was a slap in the face to the taxpayers and even worse, made life extremely difficult for the staff working at the DMV centers throughout the state. The companies involved and the state are both at fault. So the next time you’re at a DMV location or have interaction with them, please make sure you say thank you.

If you catch someone having a bad day, give them a pass and be patient. I have found the DMV centers, whether in White Bear Lake or other elsewhere, to be extremely friendly and helpful.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

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ational Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is annually Observed the week before Thanksgiving as a reminder that these challenges don’t stop for the holidays.

Over 43 million Americans are currently living below the poverty line. An alarming 549,000 are without a home on any given night. One in five children Movers & are hungry.

Today, families Shakers are experiencing homelessness Andrea at an alarming Kish-Bailey rate.

Even before the disastrous effects of COVID-19, the Twin Cities metro was in the middle of an affordable housing crisis.

According to Jeff Horwish, director of policy and external affairs at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, “There are challenges at various levels of affordability in the Twin Cities, but there is a

particular challenge for people who make the lowest incomes.”

At the heart of Solid Ground is the belief that housing stability is fundamental to the healthy development of children and to a family’s ability to be contributing members of the community. Likewise, a range of housing opportunities is fundamental to the health of our communities.

Last year, Solid Ground provided housing stability and supportive services to over 110 families. This year we are on track to serve even more. The on-going affordable housing crisis compounded by the negative effects of COVID-19 is hitting families who are already struggling the hardest.

Solid Ground’s mission is to prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources and opportunity. Our two-year strategic plan calls for us to provide housing stability to 1,180 adults and their children by 2022. Committed to the “Housing First” philosophy, Solid Ground moves people out of homelessness and into housing fi rst, and then provides the person-centered, holistic

support needed for long-term stability.

Solid Ground continues to rely on the support of this generous community as we work to increase housing and economic stability as well as social and emotional well-being for families with children. Please consider the various ways in which you can partner with Solid Ground to help prevent and end homelessness for families today.

1. Encourage landlords to partner with Solid Ground in providing rental housing for families.

2. Schedule a donation drive of new and gently used household goods to help families settle into their new homes.

3. Fulfi ll a family’s wish list this holiday season by participating in Solid Ground’s Holiday Express.

4. Make a meaningful financial gift to Solid Ground on Give to the Max Day, November 19th.

To learn more about Solid Ground, please visit our website at solidgroundmn.org.

Andrea Kish-Bailey is director of philanthropy at Solid Ground.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Weighing in on wolf management plan Unlike Congressman Tom Emmer, I am severely disappointed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s recent decision to remove federal Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states. Wolves remain absent from an estimated 70% of currently suitable habitat in these states, and scientists warn that they still face threats to their survival. Removing these critical protections now is simply irresponsible. The last time wolves in Minnesota were delisted, 923 pups, juveniles and adults were killed by trophy hunters and trappers in just three seasons.

The same myths and fear that led to wolves becoming nearly eradicated in the lower 48 states were echoed in a recent statement by Congressman Emmer celebrating the delisting. The truth is that not only do wolves pose an almost negligible risk to livestock, but studies demonstrate that killing them through hunting and trapping will not prevent the rare conflicts that do occur.

According to a presentation given by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1.4% of the 5,150 farms that have beef cattle present in Minnesota’s occupied wolf territory experienced verified losses to wolves last year.

In spite of that low number of conflicts, USDA Wildlife Services responded by killing 188 wolves.

Instead of rushing to kill wolves, we must learn how to better coexist with them. Science shows that the best way to prevent conflicts between wolves and livestock is by using nonlethal deterrents, such as red-flagged fencing known as fladry, using livestock guardian animals and sanitary carcass removal.

Currently, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to update the state wolf management plan. It is crucial that Minnesotans weigh in by Nov. 20 and tell the department that we do not want Minnesota’s wolves hunted or trapped. You can fill out their survey at engage.dnr.state.mn.us/wolf-plan.

Megan Helling Lino Lakes

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arlier this spring, my wife went on an online shopping spree. She bought a birdfeeder, bird bath, humming bird feeder (one of those weird cagey ones that you put those weird bricks into), and a dish to put in jelly for bees. I was excited to see what kind of native Roseville birds would visit our modest wildlife buffet.

Pastor Well, spring Ponderings came and went.

Flowers bloomed.

David Summer began.

Most mornings Hodd I would wake up, brew coffee, and I would look out my kitchen window at the vacant birdfeeder feeling like we were doing something wrong. The seed wasn’t good enough. We needed

better seed. The positioning of the feeder was wrong. The wiring is too small, they can’t get in there. Or maybe, just maybe they’re afraid of the 6-foot tall, long-haired, freckled lunatic standing in the window glaring at an overflowing feeder.

Numerous times I would ask my wife, “Should we move it?” “Should we buy different seed?” “Why aren’t the birds coming?” And every time, she would respond with, “They just need time to get used to it.” So I continued grumbling about it while doing nothing.

Eventually it blended into the scenery and was forgotten.

Imagine my shock, as we sat at our kitchen table to join a Zoom baby shower, I saw a chickadee!

Who I promptly named Rufus.

Rufus and his friends have been coming around every day to dine in our feeder! I could already hear the “I told you so” from my wife, luckily, she is gracious.

As I sat and watched these little birds fly around our flower garden enjoying a meal and a drink, I thought of the text from 1 Corinthians 3:5-9. That we can try in our own human ways to make something happen, but in the end, it seems God is the one to make life spring up, burst through, or fly down into our lives. God cares for the little things, and when God brings the little things like the flowers and the birds around, we are reminded that God cares for us as well.

My friends, in the midst of the turmoil that is happening around us every day, never forget God cares for us just like God cares for the birds and the flowers. Sometimes we just need to be patient.

David Hodd is a pastor at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Lino Lakes.

STUDENT NEWS Centennial C t i l Hi High hS School h l seniors i Z Zachary h Frank and Benjamin Iserman have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program. About 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/

NMSQT) Semifi S ifinalists li t are th h t i NMSQT). the hi highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% of the state's senior students. Iserman received a perfect score on the ACT exam.

Both Frank and Iserman will advance to the finalist round. Emmalee Eslinger, Ella Fidler and Victoria Kurdyumov all received the “commended” recognition.

Weakening the USA I have been contemplating, a lot, about the state of affairs of the USA I loved since the 1950s and 60s as a Scout and becoming an Eagle Scout.

Our President continues to degrade the US, in countless ways. But I digress. My huge concern right now is the incredible defiance the President, evidently most of his inner circle, and most Congressional Republicans are maintaining as to honoring the will of the voters. It is crucial to now provide President-elect Biden to all long established pathways to taking office in January.

In addition, I am at a loss as to, so far, absence of a published call from the editorial board of Press Publications in this same regard.

We all lose while this latest brand of weakening the USA continues, while effectively kowtowing to the current President. Think about it, everyone, including those of us who remain disappointed in the election outcome.

Jim Cox Circle Pines

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Seniors (from left) Emmalee Eslinger, Ella Fidler and Victoria Kurdyumov all received “commended” recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are pictured with Centennial High School Principal Tom Breuning.

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Mass Times: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:30 am and 10:00 am Reserve your spot at www.mystjoes.me 171 Elm Street • Lino Lakes, MN • 651-784-3015

St. Mark will be closing the building until further notice. In the meantime, please join us for worship and devotion on our website or Facebook page.

Church is not a place; it is who we are. Once we realize this, we can be the church anywhere.

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Coach of champions: Flohaug retiring, set lofty standards at Centennial

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Ginger Flohaug took over a Centennial soccer program that was mediocre at best, two decades ago. She turned it into one of the most vibrant in the metro area.

Flohaug retired from coaching after the 2020 season with a 219-67-27 record and a state championship and runner-up finish at state.

She also had two state thirdplace teams among seven state appearances, and nine conference championships, in 18 years as head coach after two as an assistant.

“There was a time when nobody would talk about a conference title or section championship. This is the norm now,” acknowledged Flohaug about Centennial’s soccer fortunes. “Which brings on new challenges and stress, to live up to the standard that they put on themselves, and that others have for you.”

Her program has generated 16 all-state players and two Ms. Soccer winners — Jenna Roering in 2012 and Khyah Harper this year. Fifty-nine graduates went on to college teams, including 16 currently.

Harper, who transferred to Centennial as a sophomore, said Flohaug and her staff were very welcoming and

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friendly “but I noted right away that she wants to win.

She is the type of coach to push every player to be their best so we can be successful.”

Flohaug’s 2016 team was state Class AA champion and finished 19-0-2. Despite being unbeaten, the Cougars were seeded fi fth at state that year.

They removed any doubts about them by defeating Lakeville North, Andover and Rosemount at state.

The Cougars under Flohaug were section champions in 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020. The 2019 team was state runner-up, losing to conference rival Maple Grove 2-1 in the finals, and finished 18-3.

Her final team had a good shot at a state title again

but, due to the pandemic, had to settle for a 13-1 record and conference and section championships, with all state tournaments in the fall canceled.

Flohaug, a physical education teacher, became assistant activities director to Brian Jamros this year as a fi rst step in leaving coaching — the real reason for which is to watch her twin sons, 13 years old, play soccer for the next five years.

“My children want me to be part of their soccer and see them play,” she said. The AD’s office opening seemed a “perfect solution” for her.

Asked about the style she espouses, Flohaug said, “I definitely look at my personnel, but during tryouts I favor a possession and passing style game. I love to see my defenders move the ball out of the back and up the flanks into the midfield through to the forwards.”

As for relating to players, Flohaug said she may have done some yelling in early years but thinks her players would say she got softer as the years went by. “I think that the players knew I trusted them, believed in their ability, and cared about them as people.”

That gets reciprocated by players giving their best and returning their respect. “I

have been blessed with great kids and families over 20 years here. Hard-working with team mentality and driven to get better.”

Her longtime ally at Centennial is Lori Guyer, the JV coach for the last 17 years.

They have run many soccer camps together and “see the game in a very similar way,” which makes transition from JV to varsity so much smoother.

Her long list of all-staters includes: Jenna Roering and Harper three times each; Olivia Lovick, Ashley Osmek, Danika Gieske and Becca Roberts twice each; and Lauren Ahles (this year), Megan Shock, Ashley Ebeling, Mikayla Iaquinto, Caitlyn Bangert, Nan Glinsek, Morgan Wirz, Kirsti Lilja, Anna Kouba and Vanessa Swanson.

Flohaug grew up in a soccer family, as her father was a youth club coach and president of the Coon Rapids Soccer Association, and her brother played for the Minnesota Gophers and was a club soccer coach.

Ginger Jeffrey was a goalkeeper for Coon Rapids High School and for Minnesota-Duluth. With the Cardinals, she made allconference and played in one state tournament.

At UMD, she logged 31

career wins, including 22 shutouts, posting a career save .835 save percentage, and a Bulldog record 334 career saves. She got coaches association all-America, allNorthern Sun fi rst-team in 1997 and 1998, and all-Central Region as a freshman.

Her other sport was alpine ski, for the Cardinals, Wild Mountain USSA and one year at UMD. She qualified for state three times in high school and for nationals as a college freshman.

A knee injury during that college season (it was her second ACL tear) prompted her to give up competitive skiing. But that was also where she met her husband, Kelly, a fellow UMD skier.

Flohaug started her coaching career with the Duluth East junior varsity and elite club teams. After joining the CHS faculty, she was assistant coach under Ricardo Giorgis for two years, and became head coach in 2005 when Giorgis retired from coaching.

Ginger and Kelly Flohaug were the Alpine co-coaches at Centennial for 10 years, which ended for her when the twins were born. From Kelly, she said, she’s gotten great support in her coaching endeavors throughout the years. “I can’t thank him enough,” she said.

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Britta Arends became a solid singles player on the Centennial tennis team this fall after playing 3-doubles in previous seasons. Arends won 10 of her 12 matches, mostly at No. 3 before moving up to No. 2 late in the season. Her senior-year contributions helped the Cougars post an 11-2 record. “Britta was our most consistent player in her effort, attitude, and competitiveness,” coach Arnie Lamers said. “She won most of her matches in a dominating fashion, and was one of our most supportive teammates.” Arends is also active in the dance team, NHS, Peer Leader and St tudent Council, and has a GPA over 4.0.

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Centennial has a 7-4 volleyball record after splitting last week. The Cougars beat Blaine 25-14, 25-10, 25-20 on Tuesday and lost to Rogers 26-24, 25-10, 25-23 on Thursday. Against Blaine (6-5), Natalie Jones led with 11 kills, 15 serve receives and nine digs. Sydney Petersen added 10 kills and Ashley Crowl nine.

Jadyn Clarner put up 31 assists and made nine digs. In the loss to Rogers (7-3), Petersen had 14 kills and Crowl 12. Rogers was sparked by Anya Schmidt with six ace serves and 13 kills.

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The Cougars’ other touchdown was an 11-yard run by Isaak Ankrum, who gained 57 yards in just three carries.

Each team finished the six-game regular season 2-4.

Lance Liu gained 105 yards on 22 rushes for the Cougars. Mason Lindsay caught four passes for 91 yards and Doce two for 49.

Centennial faced Lakeville North (3-3) in the section opener on Tuesday.

(See Quad sports under presspubs. com for a report.) If the Cougars win, they will play Saturday in the semifinals.

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“Our kids may have played their best game,” coach Mike Diggins assessed. “Our defense stuffed a good rushing game, holding Osseo to just over 100 yards. The offense played real well.”

Ward connected with Justin Doce for touchdowns of 27 and 23 yards.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound senior threw just seven times but completed six for 140 yards.

Doce added a pair of two-yard touchdown runs and totaled 50 yards in 10 carries.

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While in route, the caller told dispatch their political sign was stolen and requested officers check the area.

Officers checked the neighborhood but did not locate the suspect. • Officers were dispatched a call to check on a suspicious vehicle in the area of Marilyn Drive and 77th Street Nov. 3. After an investigation, an adult female was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and booked into jail.

• Officers responded to a property damage accident in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Nov. 4. One driver was cited for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and drug paraphernalia. • Officers responded to a report of a dog bite in the 400 block of Arrowhead Road Nov. 5. The victim sustained minor injuries. The dog was being watched by a family member of its owner, and the family member was advised of the situation. • An officer took a complaint of a neighbor dispute in the 500 block of Wood Duck Trail Nov. 6. Both neighbors were advised to avoid contact. • Officers responded to the 1200 block of Velvetleaf Lane Nov. 6 on a report of shots fired in the area. After investigating, officers learned that a resident had been lighting fireworks.

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• An officer performed a traffic stop for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E and found the driver to be a victim of a domestic assault Nov. 6. The victim reported the assault to the appropriate agency, and the officer subsequently transported the victim to a family member's home. • An officer located a male hiding in an area where there had been complaints of drug activity Nov. 7. The male fled and was located in the area of Stagecoach Trail and Post Road and was subsequently charged with fleeing law enforcement, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Officers responded to a group home in the 7800 block of Century Trail Nov. 8 on report of a staff member being assaulted. The resident was arrested for terroristic threats and assault.

• Officers assisted the state patrol with a personal injury accident in the area of I-35E and Main Street Nov. 8. An adult female was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The state patrol is investigating the crash. • An officer responded to a grass fire in the 2000 block of Otter Lake Road Nov. 8.

It was found to be a recreational fire that got out of control; however, it had been extinguished upon the officer's arrival. • An officer was requested to assist the Blaine Police Department with a K-9 track in the 100 block of 90th Avenue NE in Blaine Nov. 9. The suspect was located and taken into custody without incident. • While on patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for multiple violations in the 6200 block of Hodgson Road Nov. 9. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for

fourth-degree DWI. The driver was tested and released to the care of an adult. Charges are pending.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers located a city light pole down in the 7000 block of Dupre Road in Centerville Nov. 4 and notified public works staff. • Officers made contact with a business in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington regarding the mask mandate Nov. 4. Officers also made contact with a business in the 9100 block of Lake Drive in Lexington for the same reason. • Officers were dispatched to an animal complaint in the 3800 block of Oak Lane in Lexington Nov. 6. • A civil dispute was reported in the 9100 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Nov. 6.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Nov. 9 meeting, held via videoconference: • Held the first reading of an ordinance establishing the 2021 city fee schedule. Finance Director Hannah Lynch explained that city staff adjusted fees to account for inflationary increases, and the fees are generally consistent with fees in neighboring cities.

• Appointed Meg Sawyer to the vacant human resources manager position. Sawyer has 12 years of experience and will start in the position Nov. 30. Her hourly rate of pay will be $42.83, which is step three of the wage schedule.

• Held the first reading of an ordinance relating to target residential picketing in neighborhoods. See the full story on pages 1 and 7.

• Adopted the 2040 Compre-

hensive Plan. City staff began the mandatory 10-year update to its plan back in 2017. A year ago, the plan was submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review. On Oct. 28, the Met Council completed its review of the plan and authorized the city to begin implementing the plan. The city has nine months to amend zoning ordinance and maps to bring them into compliance with the comp plan.

• Held the second reading and approved an ordinance calling for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement over Lot 14, Block 2, NorthPointe 2nd Addition. 2063 Palm Street is a residential parcel located on the north side of Palm Street. Property owners, Brandon and Anna Newman, submitted a land use application requesting the vacation of a portion of a drainage easement on the property.

The easement overlaps an existing Northern States Power Co. (Xcel Energy) gas and electric easement located on the property.

The Newmans plan to construct a deck on the rear of their home into the easement area.

• Approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for 426 Pine Street. The applicant, Christopher Stowe, submitted a land use application for a CUP for Commercial Stables at 426 Pine Street to operate a horse-riding club and increase the number of allowed animal units on site.

City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the 1986 CUP for a riding stable/show arena and the 1997 CUP for a BMX track/arena have expired. Back in July, city staff received a call regarding the number of horses on the property, Larsen said. The property is about 25 acres, 22 of

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which are wetlands and floodplain. Currently Mr. Stowe has about 22 animal units, but only 12.5 animal units are permitted. Stowe said he would like to use all 35 stalls that exist on the property. Larsen explained that Mr. Stowe could double his animal units to a maximum of 25, if a facility management/ waste handling plan was approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

Larsen and Stowe both said they had tried to begin the process with the MPCA, but had not heard back yet.

• Accepted bids and awarded a construction contract to Jacon, LLC in the amount of $1,010,009 for the Northeast Drainage Area Improvement Project. City Engineer Diane Hankee said 11 bids were received and Jacon was the low bidder.

The project will be funded through the city’s Surface Water Management Fund.

The council also approved a construction services contract with WSB in the amount of $49,878 for contract administration, construction staking and construction observation.

Hankee said construction will begin in January and will be completed by Oct.31 of 2021.

• Held a closed session to discuss land acquisition for the Northeast Drainage Improvement Project.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, held via Zoom. A work session will also be held remotely immediately beforehand at 6 p.m.

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He described this rendering as “the vision” he was hoping to construct, before it was discovered that the existing structure was illegal, nonconforming per city code.

Council tables deck variance The Lino Lakes City Council considered a variance for a deck at 842 Lois Lane. Property owner Brian Rydlund submitted a land use application for a setback variance for the purpose of constructing a deck.

City Planner Katie Larsen explained that Rydlund is proposing to reconstruct the existing deck along the east side of the house (side deck) that will connect to a proposed new deck located in the rear yard (rear deck). A variance of 2.7 feet would be needed to reduce the side yard setback from the required 5 feet down to 2.3 feet.

The city has no record of a building permit for the deck, which was built back in the late ’80s or early ’90s. The side deck was remodeled to its current location in the late 1990s.

Larsen explained that neither deck was legally constructed because it did not meet the required 5-foot setback.

The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the request Oct. 14 and

recommended denial of the variance.

Council Member Christopher Lyden said he would support the variance and encouraged other council members to consider tabling the item until they were able to go out and meet with the property owner in person.

“If you go out and look at it, you will see this is a no-brainer to grant this variance using common sense,” he said.

Rydlund said, “We want to keep what we reasonably had and have used for 30 years now,” he said.

“We bought it this way and we have used it reasonably. I realize the rule is there for a reason, but I also realize that there are compromises.”

Mayor Rob Rafferty said he had driven by the property but would be willing to meet with the property owner if he was open to that. The item was ultimately tabled, and Rafferty encouraged council members to try to visit the property within the next couple of weeks.

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CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an aeration system is in use on Golden Lake in the City of Circle Pines. The possibility of open water or thin ice exists on Golden Lake throughout the winter.

Patrick Antonen, City Administrator Dated: October 19, 2020 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on November 10 and 17, 2020.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 05-20 VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (2063 PALM ST) Section 1: Findings The City Council of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement dedicated over, under, and across Lot 14, Block 2, Northpointe 2nd Addition; and A public hearing was held on October 26, 2020 before the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers after due published and posted notice had been given and a reasonable attempts were made to give personal notice to all affected property owners, and all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard; and Section 3: Effect This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon recording of the Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council on November 9, 2020.

This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council November 9, 2020.

Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 17, 2020.

THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORDINANCE NO. 108 AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CITY’S ZONING CODE RELATIVE TO MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (B-2) The City Council of the City of Centerville hereby ordains: That Section 156.031 (D) be amended to read as follows: *** (D) Conditional uses.

(8) Licensed Day Care Serving 17 or more persons.

Table 156A.1 Revisions to Code Table 156A.1 as follows: B-2 Use Category and Use Type 156.030 Nursing homes C Licensed day care serving seventeen or more persons C Specialized Care Facility C Effective Date. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication.

ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, this 12th day of November, 2020.

D. Love, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 17, 2020.

THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORDINANCE NO. 109 AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CITY’S ZONING CODE REGARDING FARM ANIMALS - CHICKENS The City Council of the City of Centerville hereby ordains: That Section 90.03 shall be amended, as follows: § 90.03. FARM ANIMALS. *** Section 2. Backyard Chickens. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Chapter, a person may keep up to four (4) six (6) female chickens on a parcel that they own that is less than ten acres in size, provided that the owner has a lot with a minimum of 10,000 square feet, and obtains a backyard chicken permit from the City. No permit shall be issued except in compliance with this Section.

(1) Definitions.

CHICKEN YARD means a fenced-in area connected to but external to the enclosed run and coop. *** (12) A chicken yard shall not exceed five-hundred (500) square feet.

It must be completely enclosed by a fence, the coop, or the run and designed in a manner to contain chickens. The surrounding enclosure shall have a minimum height of twenty-four (24) inches. Fencing used as part of the enclosure shall not exceed the maximum fence height as set forth by City ordinance in Chapter 156.

(13) Chickens may only be present in a chicken yard when under the supervision of a responsible person.

Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication.

ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, this 12th day of November 2020.

D. Love, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 17, 2020.

THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORDINANCE NO. 110 AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE PUBLIC NUISANCES AFFECTING HEALTH - GRASS The City Council of the City of Centerville hereby ordains: That Section 91.04 (G)(4) shall be amended, as follows: § 91.04 PUBLIC NUISANCES AFFECTING HEALTH. The following are hereby declared to be nuisances affecting health: *** (G) All noxious weeds as referenced in M.S. §§ 18.75 - 18.88 and promulgated in Minnesota Rules, as may be amended from time to time, located on public or private property. The terms WEEDS and RANK VEGETATION includes, but is not limited to, the following: (4) Any grass, weeds or plants, other than trees, bushes, flowers or other ornamental plants, growing to a height exceeding eight inches; Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication.

ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, this 12th day of November 2020.

D. Love, Mayor ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 17, 2020.

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CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OCTOBER 19, 2020 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; October 19, 2020. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the regular meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL Clerk Timm called the roll. The following members were present: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Wilson, Knisely, ex-officio Dietz.

Member Timm joined the meeting remotely. The following members were absent: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda by Knisely, seconded by Wilson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Guthmueller acknowledged approval of the agenda. 4.

PUBLIC FORUM: None. 5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Superintendent Dietz gave an update on COVID, National Weather Service notifications, and sports. 7. CONSENT ITEMS 7.1 Approval of Minutes: Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2020. 7.2 Approval of Monthly Disbursements: Payroll to be ratified - $3,755,114.10; Accounts Payable to be ratified - $4,321,126.88. 7.3 Personnel: Resignations; Employment; Change in Employment; Leaves of Absence. 7.4 Gifts to the District. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items by Knisely, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 8.1. Enrollment - October 2020 - Mr. Scott Johnson, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, reported to the Board Centennial School District 12’s October 2020 Monthly Enrollment Report containing the official 2020-2021 school year student count data which will be reported to the Minnesota Department of Education. As of October 1, 2020, 6,492 resident and non-resident students were enrolled in the School District. This is 149 less students than October 1, 2019. No School Board action is required. 9. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 9.1. Review November Board Meeting Schedule - Motion to change the date of the November Work Study Session from November 16 to November 9 by Bettinger, seconded by Culp.

Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm.

Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9.2. First Reading - Revised Policies - MSBA has completed its revisions of Model Policies 419 Tobacco-Free Environment, 516 Student Medication, 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals, and 607 Organization of Grade Levels to reflect statutory requirements that the Minnesota legislature enacted through the 2020 legislative session and other federal and state requirements. This is a first reading of those policies. No School Board action is required. There will be a second reading and the board will be asked to adopt the revised policies at the November board meeting. 10. COMMUNICATION 10.1 CAEF. 10.2 MSBA. 10.3 Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District #916. 10.4 Schools for Equity in Education. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 11.1 Dates to Note – Upcoming dates and event in the school district. 11.2 Presentations or Items of Business from Staff or Board Members. 12. ADJOURN at 7:50 p.m. Motion to adjourn by Bettinger, seconded by Wilson. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Bettinger, Culp, Knisely, Wilson, Timm. Nays: None.

Motion carried unanimously.

Kathryn Timm, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 17, 2020.

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Q & A with Anoka County authors The Anoka County Library (ACL) is encouraging readers to read writings by local authors. ACL selected 10 area authors and featured one each week on social media and on its website, anokacounty.us/3981/Read-Local.

The Quad-area authors include: Kristen Rohloff (El Holly), Justine Domagall, Anna Maravelas and Mark and Peggy Sandmann. The Quad has already featured the Sandmanns and Maravelas, but provides more information about the other two area authors below.

difficult, so I’ve got a process in place now which works well for me: write the fi rst draft, have my editor (and good friend) read through and edit.

Go back through her edits, make changes. Read through this second draft, make changes. Then, finally, I run the novel through different grammar-checking programs to check any other errors.

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influenced by the many fantasy books I’ve read over the years. Some of my favorite writers are J.R.R. Tolkien, Tamora Pierce, Gail Carson Levine, Margaret Peterson Haddix and Patricia C. Wrede. It’s hard to name favorites because there are so many more I’ve read and enjoyed!

Kristen Rohloff, formerly Kristen Payette, is a 2007 Centennial High School graduate. She grew up in Lino Lakes and now lives nearby in Coon Rapids. Her pen name is El Holly.

Rohloff likes to write, especially fantasy and poetical musings.

Her fantasy adventure series, “Phantasmic Wars,” has been described by readers as “completely unique” and “very imaginative.”

When she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, teaching, drinking coffee and going on random adventures with her family. She lives in Coon Rapids with her husband, their two kids and a dog that is more of a fluffball than anything else.

Q. Tell us about the featured book. What is it about, and why did you choose to write this story?

A. The featured book is “The Book of Imagination,” which is the fi rst book in the “Phantasmic Wars” series.

In it, readers are introduced to the main characters and to the world of imagination and dreams, Phantasmagoria. The series is about elementary (almost middle-school)aged kids Tom, Katie, Chad, Sharice, and Melissa, who have to travel to the world of Phantasmagoria to track down three artifacts (pieces of reality) and bring them back to the real world before time runs out and both worlds collapse.

I chose to write this story because I wanted to write a series which celebrated the imagination. I started writing it when I was in college and finished writing the last book in the series over a decade after completing the fi rst draft of “The Book of Imagination”.

Q. Tell us a little about your writing process. What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

A. This depends on the book and what is happening in it. For example, I spent a few hours researching and watching YouTube videos on how to operate hot air balloons for a scene in the third book. Since my book series takes place primarily in Phantasmagoria, much of what is in the books is created from my imagination (and what I’ve learned along the way from doing lots of reading!).

Q. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

A. I think the most difficult part of the artistic process for me is when I’m in the middle. Whether it’s in the middle of a book or in the middle of a series, I sometimes have a hard time pushing myself to continue. As soon as I’m over that hump and near the end, though, my writing picks up.

Q. Are there any writers or authors who have influenced your writing? If not, who are some of your favorite writers?

A. think my writing has been

Q. How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

A. Currently I have a half-finished poetry collection and a half-finished YA fantasy duology, both which I hope to publish someday. As a high school English teacher, though, my writing slows down a lot during the school year.

Q. What does literary success look like to you?

A. I think this really depends on the person. To me, it looks like someone who is writing and whose writing is being read by others. It’s even better if that writing inspires others!

Q. What inspired you to start writing?

A. I’ve always loved writing stories.

Along the way, my family and friends and teachers have all encouraged me to pursue my writing. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Q. When you’re not writing, what do you like to do in your spare time?

A. I like to spend time with family and friends, hang out with my husband and two kiddos, play Dungeons and Dragons, exercise, go on walks with my pup, drink coffee, and watch sci-fi and fantasy shows and movies.

Q. Do you have a website or social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) where readers can learn more about your work?

A. I do! Here are all the places where you can learn more about me and my books: • Website: http://elhollywrites.com • Facebook and Instagram: search for @elhollywrites • Twitter: @elholly2 • “The Book of Imagination” has just been made into an audiobook.

You can check it out (and listen to a sample at www.booksinmotion. com. (Just search for “The Book of Imagination”.)

Justine Domagall Circle Pines resident Justine Domagall has always been an avid reader. She grew up writing fantasy but never guessed that her fi rst publication would be a memoir.

Though she still writes, most of her creative energy is spent on the visual arts. She enjoys painting and needle felting, and has recently begun doing digital art as well.

Q. How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?

A. Publishing my first book changed

Q. Tell us about the featured book. What is it about, and why did you choose to write this story?

A. “Paper Thin” is a memoir

my process of writing because I found myself more interested in finding and fi xing all those little errors. However, trying to do that as you write is really

about my experience with an eating disorder as a teenager. It is told through real journal entries written from the time I was fi rst diagnosed

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until I was a few years into recovery.

I did not do any major editing of the entries, but left them in their raw form. I also included pieces written by family members about what the experience was like from their point of view. Eating disorders are such a complex illness and difficult to really understand until you are in the midst of dealing with one yourself.

I felt called to compile and publish my journal entries both for those struggling with an eating disorder and for those who know and love someone who has been diagnosed with one. I believe these entries give insight into what really goes on in the mind of someone with an eating disorder, and this insight is often the fi rst step needed in beginning the journey of recovery.

like it. I can always edit or change the content later if needed.

Q. Tell us a little about your writing process. What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?

A. “Paper Thin” is my first published book, and since it is a memoir the writing process was a little different than what I imagined writing a traditional novel would be like. It took me two years from start to fi nish. I began by reading through my journals and typing out word for word the entries which were relevant to my eating disorder.

I then further cut down the entries and added in footnotes where they were needed. Once my piece was done, I interviewed a few close family members to get a better idea of what the experience of watching a loved one go through an eating disorder was like for them. Both of my parents wrote short summaries of the illness from their point of view, and I added these into the memoir where I felt it was appropriate.

Q. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

A. For me, the most difficult part of writing, or doing anything artistic, is forcing myself to sit down and begin.

I’ve always struggled with being a perfectionist. I’ve gotten a lot better about letting things go and learning to relax over the years, but I still have high expectations for myself.

When I don’t feel inspired or in the perfect creative mood, it’s hard for me to begin working on my writing or art. However, once I push myself to start and get past that initial block, I quickly get caught up in the process and even enjoy it.

Q. How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?

A. Publishing my first book taught me that sometimes it’s important to just sit down and write even when I don’t feel like doing it. If I had always waited to write until I felt the perfect inspiration or creative energy, the book never would have been published. Now when I need to write, I set aside time to do so and try to follow through whether or not I feel

Q. Are there any writers or authors who have influenced your writing? If not, who are some of your favorite writers?

A. I enjoy many different types of books but have always had a special interest in memoirs. There is not one specific memoir that stands out to me, but over the years I have read many and have been inspired by authors who were brave enough to share their stories. Memoirs about mental illness, in particular, have always fascinated me. It takes courage to share such intimate details of one’s life, but it can have such a positive impact in slowly breaking down the stigma that comes with mental illness and in letting others know that they are not alone in their struggle.

Q. How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

A. I do not have any other books that I am working on at the moment, but I was constantly writing what I thought were going to be great novels from grade school all the way into my college years. I never imagined that my fi rst published book would be nonfiction.

Q. What does literary success look like to you?

A. To be honest, this isn’t something I’ve spent much time thinking about because it’s not very important to me.

I suppose traditional literary success is measured in sales and numbers, but that’s not why I chose to write my memoir. I just want my book to do well enough that it gets into the hands of those that need the insight and hope that it offers.

Q. What inspired you to start writing?

A. I journaled during the time I had an eating disorder because it helped me to organize my thoughts and work through all of the internal conflict that the illness caused. Once I had been recovered for a few years, I began to wonder whether what I wrote might help others who were going through what I had. My family and (my) mother, in particular, also encouraged me to share my story.

Q. When you’re not writing, what do you like to do in your spare time?

A. When I’m not writing, I enjoy working on other forms of art. I especially like drawing, acrylic painting, and needle felting. I run a small art shop online and have also done several commission projects.

Q. Do you have a website or social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) where readers can learn more about your work?

A. My website is justinedomagall. com. I also have a Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ justinedomagallbooks.

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received feedback from residents, council members and city staff.

“We began looking into it, researching it and having discussions about what is the right balance,” Swenson explained. “We took our time and we were very thoughtful. We did a lot of research and had a lot of conversations with people.”

Swenson said the ordinance is all about balancing people’s rights. “I think we do strike a good balance. By all means we do want to protect people’s right to free speech, and we will provide areas for that to happen, but doing it in front of someone’s home infringes upon their rights to have privacy within their home and to move in and out of their home unrestricted, and the same for their neighbors.”

Targeted residential picketing is defined in the proposed ordinance as “an activity, including but not limited to marching, standing or patrolling,

that is focused on a single residential dwelling without the consent of the dwelling’s occupant(s).”

The ordinance reads in part, “Targeted residential picketing in front of or about a residential dwelling causes emotional distress to the dwelling occupants, obstructs and interferes with the free use of public rights-of-way and has as its object the harassment of the dwelling occupants.”

In addition, “The protection and preservation of the home is the keystone of democratic government; the public health and welfare and the good order of the community require that members of the community enjoy, in their homes and dwellings, a feeling of well-being, tranquility and privacy and, when absent from their homes and dwellings, carry with them the sense of security inherent in the assurance that they may return to the enjoyment of their homes and dwellings.”

If the ordinance is adopted, targeted residential picketing would be considered a misdemeanor offense.

Swenson said the proposed ordinance is similar to White Bear Township’s ordinance, which was challenged in the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1993. On Aug. 24, 1991, a group of about 20 people were picketing outside of the White Bear Township home of Thomas Webber, executive director of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota. Police informed the group that they would be arrested if they continued to picket in front of Webber’s residence and all but one of the protestors dispersed.

Minneapolis resident Thomas Strahan refused to leave the area and was ultimately arrested.

The trial court denied Strahan’s motion to dismiss and held that the ordinance was constitutional.

“We believe this ordinance properly balances the rights of everyone,” Swenson said.

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

Lino Lakes resident helps create resource for cultivating self-awareness How do you feel about what is happening in this country right now?

Have you taken sides on the issues, or are you feeling a bit uncertain? It seems that a lot of people aren’t so sure how to answer that question right now.

Executive coach Melissa Albers says that is because most of the time people are in a reactive state. “They are reacting to what is going on around them; and in a reactive state you are not able to be fully present about what you want,” she says.

Albers’ friend and business partner JJ Parker, of Lino Lakes, agrees. “I think most people are on auto pilot. They just interact with the world. They will have reactions to things and it all kind of happens. They don’t really take the time to stop, think and feel,” he said.

In other words, a lot of people don’t have self-awareness, which is the conscious awareness in the moment of what they are really feeling. But thanks to Albers and her business partner, JJ Parker, now there is something they can do about it.

Albers and Parker have developed the website, TheSelfAwarenessJourney.com.

It is a free resource anyone can use to gain conscious knowledge of their own thoughts, feelings and actions, and how they can influence outcomes.

The site is packed with resources, which include seven lessons that will help people learn how to become more self-aware. Among the topics covered:

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How to identify the triggers that can set you off, how to determine the difference between one’s authentic and actor self, and the role environment plays in one’s awareness of self.

The content is delivered through a series of engaging videos that feature Albers and Parker deep in conversation about the steps in their own selfawareness journeys. Each lesson is accompanied by a downloadable workbook that students can use to customize the lessons to their own particular situation. There is also a blog to read on the site, where Albers and Parker create a weekly podcast people can listen to that offer insight on topics such as managing relationships, the role a person’s sixth sense plays in their success, and the benefits of having a positive attitude. There is a “conversations with” segment in which they interview thought leaders about the topic of self-awareness.

Another component of the program is a series of self-awareness tips placed on LinkedIn. They cover topics such as how to prevent work burnout, how to get a raise, how to give feedback to a boss and how to prevent remote worker burnout.

“We are just so committed to this idea of helping people understand themselves better, because if you can understand yourself better, you’re able

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Lino Lakes resident JJ Parker is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about building creative strategy, efficient operations and unique marketing perspectives. Parker got his start as a student at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and soon after launched his first company. Tightrope Media Systems, a software company, has products that create, manage, schedule and play digital media on screens of all sizes in a variety of markets.

to be in your world easier. Everything is easier,” said Albers. “Our goal is to build a tribe of very well-centered people who share the common goal of making the world a happier, more centered and more aware place.”

COUNTY BRIEF Household hazardous waste facility now operating under winter hours The Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW) is now operating under winter hours through March 31, 2021. Operating hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

The facility is located at 3230 101st Ave. NE, Blaine.

Hazardous waste is accepted at this facility from residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. A driver's license or identification card for proof of residency is required. Use of this facility is for residents only; businesses, organizations and schools may not use the household hazardous waste facility.

At no charge, residents

“We are quite literally trying to create a way of being,” adds Parker.

To learn more about The Self Awareness Journey go to TheSelfAwarenessJourney.com.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS may drop off the following items at the HHW facility: aerosol, drain cleaner, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline and other fuels, household batteries, paint, mercury thermometers, motor oil, oil fi lters, oven cleaner, paint stripper, pesticides, pool chemicals, sharps, varnishes and items labeled as corrosive, flammable, combustible or poisonous.

The facility does not accept appliances, tires, asbestos, electronics, garbage and radioactive waste.

For detailed disposal options of items not accepted at the HHW facility or directions to the facility, call Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or visit AnokaCounty.us/ recycle.

COVID-safe pictures with Santa Families are invited to get their photos taken with Santa and his helpers from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Masonic Lodge, located at 119 SE Eighth Ave., Forest Lake.

In addition to Santa and his helpers, there will be miniature horses dressed up as reindeer.

As part of the drive-thru event, there will be an area for families to take pictures with Santa, his helpers and reindeer in the background, or Santa can photobomb pictures too. Santa and his helpers will be sure to maintain their social distance.

Attendees are asked to wait in their car until it is their turn.

Families will have to use their own cameras to take pictures.

Kids will receive a card that they can fill out at home to send to Santa with gift suggestions.

The event is free, but donations will be collected for the Lakes Center for Youth &

Families. All donations will be matched by the Masons.

Thanksgiving meals for veterans, families impacted by COVID-19 The Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network will give out Thanksgiving meals to military veterans, families of deployed soldiers as well as families who are dealing with job loss or other COVID-19 related hardships.

A hot Thanksgiving meal will be available for pickup at the Lino Lakes American Legion, located at 7731 Lake Drive, from noon to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Individuals or families must submit a request by Friday, Nov. 20. Priority will be given to families in need, who have connections to the military, or who have been affected by COVID-19. For more information, email btyr. linolakes@gmail.com.

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We've settled into a more typical November weather pattern this past week. Clouds and windy conditions marked this past weekend which made it seem a bit colder than it was. Sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures this week should raise spirits as November is generally one of our cloudier months. With the sunset inching toward 4:30pm, I'll take any amount of sun. It's important to get out and get some fresh air and what exercise you can get. Buddle up and dress accordingly.

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“I knew it would be different then a lot of other study abroad trips. We only did a couple days of touristy stuff and then reported almost every day,” Harville explained. “I think you could ask anyone on the trip, and they would say that the days that we did touristy stuff were some of worst days of the trip, because we just loved hanging out with the people that we met and building relationships with them.”

Following their arrival in India and a few days of sightseeing, the group of students took a 3 1/2 hour bus ride to Haryana, a remote village situated between New Delhi and the Himalayan mountains.

The students split up into teams made up of reporters, photographers, designers and Indian partners, who served as translators to remove the language barrier. Harville said one of the highlights of reporting was how much time they were able to spend with their subjects.

“Something that we don’t get to do when we are reporting here, is to really spend time with sources and just hang out with them. Before we started doing the heavy interviewing, we experienced life with them. They would cook us meals in their home and we would just sit with them,” Harville recalled. “We didn’t want it to be this herd of white students from Minnesota dropping in to a remote village and then leaving. It really wasn’t like that at all. We built relationships with everyone we met and really got to know them.”

The students quickly began to discover that many of the stories would be tough to tell — stories of injustice, abuse and poverty.

“The stories that we pulled were heavy hitters, very emotional, gripping stories,” Barnaal explained.

“There was a very interesting line that we all had to draw and dance on as we created this. We didn’t want any false representation or any assumptions to be made. We wanted to create a magazine that shed a light into what we experienced and the great stories and the people that we met.”

Harville said her favorite story she wrote was about a woman named Santro, a community leader in her village. “Almost all of the women that we spoke with were in some way abused by their husbands or someone in their family,” she said.

“Santro was super inspiring because she would find ways to support women in her village by helping them get jobs at a child care center, and by encouraging them to stand up to their husbands. She was the strongest woman I have ever met because she just seemed so courageous and not afraid.”

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Above: Brandon Barnaal, who filled the role of photographer and designer on the trip, captured this photograph of India.

Middle: This group of Bethel University students produced a 136–page magazine, Textura, which included hard-hitting stories about poverty, abuse and injustice.

Bottom left: Centennial grad and Bethel University student Emma Harville interviews Santro and her best friend Nirmala on the roof of a home. Harville is accompanied by her translators Kumar and Manisha, along with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell.

photographer. One of the stories his team created was about a Roti bank that provides about 300 free meals a day to those in need. A quote from that story that stuck with Barnall was, “My wish is to do something for the society. I want to help someone.”

Barnaal explained, “He wakes up in the morning and is just giving. Just seeing that this guy’s biggest goal was to help others, that was something truly amazing that I was able to fi nd in my story.”

Both Harville and Barnaal learned valuable life lessons on the trip.

“It was a very interesting thing to experience the caste dynamic when we were there, because that was something I learned a little bit about in middle school history class,

but I didn’t really think about it still affecting people’s lives,” Harville explained. She recalled a moment when her Indian partner asked her why there had never been a woman president in the U.S. “I remember being like, ‘I don’t know.’ I hadn’t seriously questioned that, I kind of had just always accepted that that was the norm,” she said. “I was struck by her. She was never willing to just accept things.

She is from the lowest caste and she is constantly being treated horribly, but she was never one to accept injustice.”

Harville found herself thinking about that woman and what she would do after the riots and protests broke out after the death of George Floyd.

Barnaal said, “I really learned to

let my guard down and be optimistic about the situation. I learned to pull yourself into those uncomfortable situations … and to be present with what is around you.”

Harville will graduate in May. She is not sure exactly what career she will pursue just yet, but she hopes to travel to other places and create something, like a book or magazine.

Barnaal will graduate next year and plans to go into the design field. His dream is to one day open up his own design fi rm and to help “people see things for what they truly are instead of a monetary value.”

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