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A run, run, runaway for Liu, Cougars, beat Eastview 35-14

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Golden Lake Elementary fourth grader Emily Arnett reads to 2-year-old Bucky during the Read to a Dog program at the Centennial Library.

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

The Read to a Dog program at Centennial Library could not have come at a better time for Golden Lake Elementary fourth grader Emily Arnett, who just lost her family dog.

The program has been offered on and off for the past several years, but started back up this fall after Lino Lakes resident Amanda McGivern contacted the library.

McGivern owns two rescue pups, 3-year-old Lucilla, a Great Pyrenees/collie/Lab mix, and 2-year-old Bucky, a shepherd/ husky/“super mutt.” Both are

certified therapy dogs. Lucilla just recently passed her certification test.

Bucky, Lucilla and McGivern attend ongoing training classes at Total Recall in Hugo and belong to Helping and Healing Paws, an organization located in Buffalo,

With Lance Liu rushing for a school record 290 yards, the Centennial Cougars plowed through their playoff opener with a 35-14 conquest of Eastview on Friday night, capped by a wild fourth quarter.

Liu carried 19 times and averaged 15.3 yards while scoring three touchdowns. His 290-yard burst lifted him to 1,026 on 173 carries for the season (with eight touchdowns), and broke the single-game record of 265 set by Nick Torres in 2008.

“It was our usual veer option stuff, and we did a nice job up front clearing holes,” said coach Mike Diggins.

The Cougars (5-4), seeded third in their quadrant, advanced to the second round of the 32-team Class 6A playoffs against No. 2 St. Michael-Albertville (5-4) there Friday, 7 p.m.

“We ran our bread and butter plays and I was finally able to break some long ones,” said Liu, 5-foot11, 200-pound senior, whose longest runs were 51, 52, 56, and 35 yards. “The way they were lined up, if I got past the linebackers I was gone.”

Liu, whose previous high was 204 in a win over Stillwater last year, would have surpassed 300 if not for a speedy Eastview defensive back, Sam Weinhaus. “He caught me two or three times,” said Liu.

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Bakery and coffee shop set to open soon in Blaine

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

The husband and wife team of Francois and Debbie Zongo is on a mission to open their second Kingdom Baking shop, in Blaine.

Kingdom Baking was first located in Lino Lakes from 2014 to 2016 until the building was sold. The couple decided to move their shop to a property they own in Blaine.

“This property used to be a gas station, and it was pretty run down, so we had it demolished and started from scratch,” Debbie said. “We started construction last year and it's been an ordeal, but if all goes according to plan, we'd like to open sometime in December.”

Francois, the pastry chef for Kingdom Baking, began baking approximately 20 years

ago when he lived in New York.

“He was always baking for family and friends, and his favorite thing to bake is croissants,” Debbie said.

“We've been to Paris and his croissants are just as good as you get in Paris.”

Besides croissants, Kingdom Baking will offer pastries, cakes, bars, soups and salads — served with chunk of baguette, sandwiches and ice

cream.

Homemade soups on the menu are chicken and wild rice, chicken noodle and roasted tomato basil.

Sandwiches on the menu are the French veggie, gourmet grilled cheese, grilled cheese, tuna and turkey bacon.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Oct. 19.

The officer documented the information and provided involved parties with a case number.

• An officer was dispatched to investigate an unoccupied vehicle found on private property in the 2300 block of Cedar Street Oct. 19. The occupant of the vehicle was cited for multiple offenses.

• An officer was dispatched to a suspicious activity report in the 100 block of Elm Street Oct. 19. The officer made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and learned they were doing work in the area. There were no further problems.

• An officer was requested to contact a resident regarding a neighborhood dispute in the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road Oct. 19. The officer provided advice and documented the incident.

• An officer answered questions regarding a nuisance animal in the 7500 block of Peltier Lake Drive Oct. 19.

• An officer responded to a theft report in the 6100 block of Woodchuck Circle Oct. 20. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer took a theft report in the 7900 block of Nancy Drive Oct. 20. The item was located by another police department and returned to the owner.

• An officer received a noise complaint report in the 8000 block of Danube Street Oct. 20. The office spoke to the involved parties about the noise concerns.

• Officers responded to a possible personal injury accident on Lake Drive and I-35W Oct. 20. Officers determined no injuries were sustained. Officers collected information, towed one vehicle and cited one driver for failure to drive with care.

• An officer responded to a motor vehicle property damage accident involving a vehicle vs. a deer in the 7700 block of Main Street Oct. 21.

There were no injuries and a tow was not needed.

• An officer was dispatched and arrived to dispose of an ill raccoon that was on a resident’s property in the 6100 block of Ware Road Oct. 21.

• Officers responded to an

alarm at a business in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Oct. 22. Officers determined the business had been burglarized. The incident was documented and is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a report of a property damage accident in a business parking lot in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. There were no injuries and the accident was documented.

• An officer responded to a local business for found drug paraphernalia in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Oct. 22.

The officer collected the paraphernalia. No suspect information is available.

• Officers responded to a residence on a report of a disturbance in the 6400 block of Lakota Trail Oct. 22.

Officers made contact with a male and arrested the male on multiple charges.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 2100 block of Chestnut Street Oct. 23.

Upon arrival, officers located juveniles skateboarding. The juveniles were sent home.

• An officer responded to an animal complaint at a residence in the 800 block of Orange Street Oct. 25. The officer did not observe any apparent problems.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the area of Lake Drive and Village Parkway in Circle Pines for a motor vehicle vs. deer accident Oct. 20. Officers located the vehicle and injured deer on the shoulder.

The deer was dispatched and the vehicle and driver were identified.

• Officers were dispatched to Baldwin Park in Circle Pines on a report of a port-a-potty on fire in the 400 block of Keith Road Oct. 20. Officers extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft report in the 70 block of West Road in Circle Pines Oct. 20.

• Officers were dispatched to a noise complaint in the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Oct. 20.

• Officers came across a suspicious vehicle in the 1 block of School Road in Circle Pines Oct. 21. A juvenile was located in the vehicle and parents were contacted to bring the juvenile home.

• Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue on a single-vehicle property damage accident Oct. 21.

Officers took information for a report.

• Officers responded to a possible chemical spill in the 0 block of Point Cross in Circle Pines Oct. 22. Officers assisted to put out the fire on the scene.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Woodland Road in Lexington Oct. 22.

• Officers were approached by a person in Baldwin Park who had located an injured owl in the 400 block of Keith Road in Circle Pines Oct. 23. Officers assisted in getting help for the bird.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington Oct. 23. The female driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • A theft was reported in the 9400 block of Lexington Ave in Lexington Oct. 23.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Restwood Road and Albert Avenue in Lexington Oct. 24. The male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Oct. 24. The male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to a phone call complaint about littering in the 8800 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Oct. 25.

• Officers were dispatched to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington for a damage to property report Oct. 25. The case is active and investigation is pending.

• A structure fire was reported in the 1700 block of Main Street in Centerville Oct. 25.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville on a report of a contained dog Oct. 26.

• Officers were on foot patrol in the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road on Circle Pines and observed damage to city property Oct. 26.

• Officers were dispatched to a dog at large in the 1 block of Inner Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 26. The dog was returned home.

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A Blaine man has now been charged in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a woman walking her dog.

At 12:34 p.m. Oct. 25, the Blaine Police Department, Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department and Allina EMS responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle near 109th Avenue NE and Flanders Court NE in Blaine.

According to the criminal complaint, a woman was walking her dog on the north side of 109th Avenue when a white 2017 Chrysler 300 struck her. Witnesses on scene provided the Chrysler’s license plate number and reported that the Chrysler was driving erratically when it struck the woman. Following the crash, witnesses say the vehicle pulled over about 100 yards beyond where the pedestrian was struck but then fled westbound on 109th Avenue.

First responders performed lifesaving measures on the female, and she was transported via LifeLink III helicopter to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The woman was later identified as Bridget O’Keefe Dunn, 56, of Blaine. The dog she was walking when she was struck was not injured.

John Robert Jones, 31, of Blaine, has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide (causes collision and leaves scene). Per the criminal complaint, officers subsequently located the Chrysler at Jones’ home and noticed the vehicle was leaking fluid and had damage that included a missing driver’s side mirror, broken driver’s side headlight and front fender that was pushed so far back the driver’s door was unusable. Jones admitted that he did not have a valid license.

Jones told officers he believed he struck a dog or a sign, but did not stop to check before leaving the area.

If convicted, Jones faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and/or up to a $20,000 fine. An omnibus hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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THANKSGIVING BRIEF Press Publications seeks Thanksgiving traditions Does your family have a unique tradition to celebrate Thanksgiving? Are you doing something differently this year due to the ongoing pandemic? Do you have any favorite holiday recipes you would like to share? We want to hear from you. Please email quadnews@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1227.

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CDC approves COVID-19 booster shots for eligible populations

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

COVID-19 booster shots are now widely available for qualifying Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a recommendation that eligible populations receive a booster shot to improve the performance of their initial vaccines.

Individuals over 65 and those under 18 in age who live in long-term care settings, have underlying medical conditions or work or live in a highrisk setting who received a PfizerBioNTech or Moderna vaccine are now eligible for a third shot that will serve as a booster for those who are already fully vaccinated.

Of the nearly 15 million people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, those who are 18 and older who were vaccinated more than two or more months ago now qualify.

Pharmacist Mike Campfield of the Medicine Chest in White Bear Lake has seen a major uptick in immunizations since the CDC approved all three boosters Oct. 19. Prior to the announcement, the Medicine Chest saw a record 49 shots in one day, all either initial COVID vaccines, flu shots or boosters, but now records are topping off in the hundreds: on Tuesday, Oct. 26, there were 133 total immunizations given at the pharmacy.

“So far, we’re at over 130 today,” said Campfield, who reported the numbers early afternoon on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

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A local pharmacist administers a booster shot.

The local pharmacy has seen its business boom with the onset of vaccine approvals. Campfield says they’ve been able to staff two pharmacists instead of just one during the day to keep up with demand.

“People are amazed with the ease of the walk-in appointments we have, and we’re back to where people are happy to just get the shots,” he noted.

For all three available COVID-19 vaccine boosters, the CDC has also approved mixing and matching shots.

If individuals have questions on which vaccine is best for them, they can ask

their pharmacist for a recommendation.

Campfield says there has been no shortage of vaccines, so those who want a vaccine and qualify can get their boosters at their own pace and see which vaccine works best for each person.

Campfield notes that all boosters have their strong points, and they all have their merits in maintaining immunity against COVID-19.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached at lowdownnews@presspubs. com or 651-407-1226.

Many area clinics and pharmacies now have booster shots available.

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • Beginning in 2022, the city will begin a deep dive into planning for improvements to its parks and trails system for years to come. Similarly to how the city has prioritized its street projects over the past several years, the council, park board, community members and other key players will do a comprehensive evaluation of the city’s parks and trails and ultimately rank them in order of importance.

Early next year, City Administrator Patrick Antonen said the council will authorize the city’s engineer, WSB, to help with the process, which will likely take a year. Implementation of projects would likely not start until 2023 at the earliest.

“This is going to be a comprehensive park refresh,” Antonen explained.

Projects would likely be funded through a combination of bonding and park dedication fees.

• The city continues to desire a trail along Lake Drive for pedestrian safety, after a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle last week while walking her dog on 109th Avenue NE in the

neighboring city of Blaine. “These are county roads; they are the county’s responsibility, but these roads are too fast to walk along the edge of,” Mayor Dave Bartholomay explained.

The city of Circle Pines recently paved the trail from McDonald’s to City Hall along Lake Drive.

The council is hopeful that one day, a trail will run all the way to the former YMCA building in Lino Lakes.

• Residents are encouraged to donate books and attend the Friends of Anoka County Library sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12-13 at the Centennial Library. The sale will benefit all the Anoka County Library branches. For details about book drop-offs or volunteering for the sale, email friendsofanokacolib@gmail.com.

• The Centennial Utilities Commission continues to weigh its options when it comes to solar.

The commission will ultimately make a recommendation to the City Council, as both utility funds and city funds will be used for the project. The commission is considering three

main options —purchasing into one of Connexus Energy’s solar gardens, pursuing a lease-to-own option or purchasing panels outright to be placed on city buildings such as City Hall, the police station and the public works building.

• The council has approved a joint powers agreement (JPA) with Anoka County for a wellhead protection plan. Antonen explained that the JPA with Anoka County and other cities within the county was established in 1997, when the Minnesota Department of Health began requiring cities to have wellhead protection plans.

Since many cities in Anoka County have common elements in their plans, the cities combined efforts through a JPA for both efficiencies and costeffectiveness. The JPA was previously updated in 2014 and 2011.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 9, at City Hall.

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An act of kindness

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EVERAL WEEKS AGO I visited the Allina Clinic in Shoreview for a pre-op Covid test. A pleasant experience occurred as I was leaving the clinic.

I was taking off my mask and it got caught in a hearing aid. It pulled out and went flying. I was looking all over the sidewalk for it. A car was pulling out from the parking lot and the female motorist stopped, got out of her car and told me that it landed in the garden mulch. I found it right away. What a wonderful act of kindness.

This test was in preparation for another visit to the United Heart & Vascular Clinic in St. Paul where I had a left atrial appendage closure with a Watchman device. This is a procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation who do not wish to be using blood thinning medications on a long-term basis.

The procedure was performed by Dent Underwood, MD, an electrophysiologist.

I heard about the procedure and device which was developed twelve years ago in Minnesota. More than 150,000 people have used it over the last six years.

Boston Scientific bought the company and has further developed the Watchman as a trusted alternative to reduce stroke risk and bleeding concerns.

Many of you know we are boaters and go offshore. If there were to be any type of accident at sea, the risk of bleeding internally is high without medical care being readily available.

The Watchman is a small, flexible implant About the about the size of a quarter. It’s made from very light, compact materials commonly used Town in many other medical implants. It is placed Gene Johnson in your heart doing a minimally invasive procedure and never needs to be replaced.

After the next 45 days, I will be leaving the blood thinners behind.

DID YOU KNOW that 11% of children in the state of Minnesota are living in poverty? Many families need decent and affordable housing. A Habitat for Humanity home can help change that.

I’ve been impressed by the Habitat for Humanity program over the years. In partnership with communities, colleges and churches, they have been able to build new homes and rehabilitate and repair others.

They also teach people how to take care of the home that they have earned with their own blood, sweat and tears.

Our daughter Stephanie worked for Habitat for Humanity in Americus, Georgia after college so we gained a great insight into their philosophy, disciplines and accountability. I think it’s one of the great organizations to support and volunteer if you have time to help build and remodel homes.

CANDIDATES OFTEN PROMISE things they know they can’t deliver on. This is perhaps more true in presidential and congressional elections, but nevertheless it goes on.

Over the years you probably remember those ploys, “A Dodge in every garage” and “A chicken for every pot.”

There have been promises to forgive all current existing student debt. That sends signals of lacking financial discipline.

I often wonder why students have no concern about racking up student debt? The government can’t keep bailing people out.

Counselors need to guide students and to recognize where they will find successful career paths, given the individual abilities and interest.

We worked hard to save and scrimp so we could help our children pay for their college. At an early age we told them, “You need to start saving for college and we will match whatever you save. Then when it comes time for college, we want you to be able to support half the state rate for tuition, room and board and we will cover the expenses beyond that for the college or university of your choice.”

There was also a monthly payment plan without interest that was available so our college grads came out debt free.

Julie, our oldest, had a little extra help from Social Security because her mom had died.

If you have children in school now-whatever grade-it’s a good time to start preparing and look into all possibilities and scholarships that are available. When our kids were going to college, it was hard to find scholarships that might be available to them. Again, we need good guidance counselors to help families through this expensive bump in the road of child raising.

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Pulling over for emergency vehicles could save a life

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ost people are aware that when you see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle behind you, you should immediately pull over on the right shoulder to let them safely pass. Pulling over should also be done when traveling on a two-way road with no physical barrier such as a fence, wall, or median strip Anoka between the County directions of traffic (no Sheriff. matter what James Stuart direction the emergency vehicle is traveling).

However, sometimes confusion still exists when an emergency vehicle is spotted at a busy intersection with blinking lights, unaware drivers, and vehicles moving in every direction.

Many can probably relate to sitting at an intersection when the little white bulb of light next to the signal lights starts flashing or just stays

illuminated. After looking around and in your rearview mirror to try and find the nearby emergency vehicle(s), you may wonder, “Should I pull over, proceed ahead, or stop?”

Every situation will be slightly unique, so hopefully remembering the following points will make your next encounter with passing emergency vehicles a little easier.

A sold white light next to the signal lights means that an emergency vehicle is traveling the same direction as you are. The vehicle(s) are likely behind you and you will need to plan on pulling over. The signal lights will either be green or turning green very quickly.

A flashing white light next to the signal lights means that an emergency vehicle is nearing the intersection but is not traveling the same direction as you are. The signal lights will be yellow/ red or turning yellow/red very quickly. Stay clear of the intersection until the vehicle(s) have passed, the light is no longer flashing, and your signal light has turned green.

While the technology that controls the signal notifications is extremely beneficial, there are times when the emergency vehicle may arrive at what seems like the exact same time as the notifications, leaving you a moment’s notice to make a decision. If you are within an intersection, proceed through it before stopping.

Remain stopped until all emergency vehicles have passed. If you are stopped and waiting for other vehicles to move so that you can move your vehicle, make sure to move over as quickly and safely as possible.

Moving over for emergency vehicles may be a small portion of an individual’s day, but it could literally save a life for someone in need.

The next time you encounter an emergency vehicle, please remember to make the safest decision that will allow your vehicle to be quickly out of the way for passing emergency responders.

Emergency responders and those needing their assistance will thank you!

James Stuart is the Anoka County Sheriff.

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Grace and peace friends

s the months fly by and November sneaks into our world, I can’t help but think of gratitude. Which is a difficult thing to talk about after waking up to write this and finding a “gift” from my dog in my office! Who could be thankful for that? But the idea of gratitude and November go hand in hand as we move closer to Thanksgiving.

And Thanksgiving kicks off the barrage of winter holidays and with them all of our traditions that are woven deeply into who we are and how we grew up. A lot of our traditions were disrupted last year Pastor and as my wife said, “2020 walked Ponderings so that 2021 could run!”

She was talking about Halloween, David of course. But a lot of us will be making up for the family traditions Hodd we missed last year. One family tradition I had growing up was called “Best Part, Worst Part.” Where we would share the best part of our day and the worst part of

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our day around the dinner table. At Thanksgiving, that question changed to best and worst part of the year. As I was thinking about this, I was wondering why did my parents make me talk about the worst part of my day? Why would anyone want to dwell on that? I think my parents were trying to teach me something, weird right?

That the good the bad, the light and the dark, often dance together. Life is fi lled with the best and the worst. And we are caught smack dab in the middle of that, and that is where we experience gratitude.

Last year felt unreasonably dark. I don’t think I need to go over the list of why it has felt so dark, we have all been affected by the things that have happened in 2020. And as we find ourselves at the precipice of the holiday season, I hope you will begin it with a healthy dose of reflection. What was the best part of your year? What was the worst part? How are you experiencing gratitude? I’m sure those close to you would love to hear your answer!

David Hodd is the pastor of Lino Lakes Community Church.

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• Beginning B i i Jan. J 1, 1 2022, 2022 the th city it will ill have h an updated d t d joint j i t powers agreement (JPA) with Anoka County for election equipment and expenses. The agreement provides for equitable distribution of such costs between municipalities, townships and school districts. The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recently approved an updated JPA, which includes minor changes relating to dates, removal of hospital districts and allocation of absentee ballot mailing costs. The JPA is a four-year agreement.

• The city will make its first payment of $54,500 to Greystone Construction for the salt shed under construction in Memorial Park. The concrete foundation and site work have been completed; the building work began Oct. 18.

• The city has declined to utilize Anoka County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) broadband grant program funds and requested the county reallocate the funds to another city with a greater need. Anoka County received ARAP funds and established a broadband matching grant program fund, setting aside up to $150,000 for municipalities and townships within the county to work with broadband providers on eligible projects.

City Administrator Bill Petracek explained that the city of Lexington does not currently have a project underway that meets the criteria of the grant program, and recognizes that other areas of the county have a greater need for the funding. “We are well served with high-speed internet around here,” he said.

• George’s Texaco, located at 9002 North Highway Drive, has received a new business license. Petracek explained that the business has now met all of the conditions of the conditional use permit and is able to open fully. He said that over the last two to three years, the business was only able to open partially.

• Annual business license renewals have been granted to State Farm (Mark A. Peterson Insurance Agency), Endurance Fitness, Great Clips and Mary’s Montessori School.

• The third phase of Lexington Lofts will begin soon.

Petracek explained the city is getting ready to issue developer Norhart a building permit.

• The City Council met in closed session following its Oct. 21 meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), permitted by attorney-client privilege to discuss legal aspects surrounding a personnel matter currently under investigation.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting six new members to serve the Natural Heritage Advisory Committee (NHAC), which advises the DNR on issues relating to sustaining the state’s natural heritage, biological diversity and ecosystem services.

Members make recommendations that protect high-quality prairies, forests, wetlands and other native habitats, as well as the diversity of plants and animals they support.

As of Jan. 1, there will be six appointments to fill with three-year terms that begin in January 2022 and extend through December 2024. The DNR seeks an inclusive and well-rounded advisory committee.

Current members have a rich range of personal and professional experience with biodiversity and rare resource issues, including backgrounds in natural resource management, academia, communications, law, environmental education and more.

Since 1966, the committee has made recommendations and given support to state Scientific and Natural Areas, a system of exceptional places where native plants and wildlife flourish and rare species are protected. The committee’s scope has since expanded to include advising additional DNR programs, including nongame wildlife, Minnesota Biological Survey, native community management, rare resources, pollinator conservation and terrestrial invasive species.

Any Minnesota resident may apply online until 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at mndnr.gov/nhac.

Members are expected to participate in five halfday meetings per year and one field trip of one or two days. Members are also expected to prepare for meetings in advance and may also choose to participate in subcommittees outside the regular meetings. Interested applicants can learn more by visiting the committee’s website at mndnr.gov/nhac.

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Cougars nip Wayzata 1-0 in shootout at state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

After one hundred scoreless minutes, Centennial’s first-round state tournament duel with Wayzata went to a shootout Tuesday night.

Asked if anyone enjoys a shootout, Cougar coach Christa Carlson said: “Nobody. It’s not how you want to end a game.”

The No. 2 seeded Cougars (18-1) won that pressure cooker 3-2 and fended off the unseeded Trojans (12-4-2) at Eden Prairie. It goes into the books as a 1-0 win and the Cougars’ 11th shutout.

The Cougars face No. 3 Rosemount (19-1) in the Class 3A semifinals Thursday at 10 a.m., at U.S. Bank Stadium. No. 1 Edina (19-0) faces No. 4 Stillwater (14-3-2) at 8 a.m. The championship will be Saturday at 8 a.m. The third-place game will be Friday at West St. Paul Athletics Center, 9 a.m.

Edina beat Mounds View 3-0, Stillwater beat Lakeville North 1-0, and Rosemount beat Elk River 4-1.

“The girls are very excited to

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Jordan Metz, Cougar goalkeeper, lunges to make a save against Wayzata.

go to the ‘Bank.’ That’s been their goal, their dream, all season,” Carlson said.

In the shootout, the Cougars made their first two shots and Wayzata failed on their first two.

With that huge advantage, the

Cougars settled the issue in the fifth round on a shot into the top corner by Allyson Hamski.

Lauren Ahles and Brooklyn Bordson also found the net, while Sydney Kubes and Marisa Frost missed. Wayzata had one shot hit the post, one missed the net entirely, and one stopped by Cougar goalie Jordan Metz.

Centennial was playing with close to 20% of its regular lineup missing due to illness, injuries and players getting cramps, Carlson said.

Wayzata, which allowed just two goals in the last seven games, threw a defensive formation, including a sweeper, at the Cougars “that you usually don’t see in high school,” Carlson said. A cold wind whipped the field from end to end, hampering each team for one half and one 10-minute overtime.

In regulation, the Cougars had two strong shots by Tatum Trettel and a breakaway by Sarah Strating, but each were rebuffed by Trojan goalie Becca Carroll. Meanwhile, the Cougars got a trio of “real good saves” by Metz, Carlson said.

COUGAR SPORTS BRIEFS Gi l x-country: Girls t Cougars C place 2nd at section, earn state berth

F tL k h d 49 Forest Lake had points, Centennial 56, Duluth East 89, Andover 98, Anoka 130, Blaine 153, Coon Rapids 187, and Cambridge-Isanti 187.

110 D l th E 117 110, Duluth Eastt 117, Cambridge-Isanti 167 and Coon Rapids 184.

Individual champion was Forest Lake’s Daniel Vanacker in 15:38.

The Cougars were led by senior Jonathan Pattie, in third place with 16:08, and junior Charles Bolkcom, seventh in 16:32. Centennial had five of the top 21, with junior Eli Berg 13th (16:56), senior PJ Marshall 16th (17:04), and senior Aiden Sherer 21st (17:19).

“It was definitely a nail-biter,” said coach Ryan Evans, adding that host Anoka’s surprisingly strong performance made it even tighter than expected. “Definitely a gritty performance by our seven runners.”

The champs’ 6-7 runners were sophomore Jacob Podratz in 26th (17:27) and junior Matt Washburn in 34th (17:47) among 55 runners.

“We were expecting Andover to be our top competition, and our boys (knew) that any gold jerseys they saw in front of them, they needed to catch,” Evans said.

Pattie was able to beat one of two Huskies who beat him at the conference meet. Marshall out-kicked an Andover runner at the finish.

“We needed every place our guys were able to pick up,” Evans said.

Berg trailed two Anoka runners with 400 meters left and was able to pass one of them. Scherer beat Anoka’s fifth runner by two places. All for crucial points.

Boys x-country: Centennial wins close sectional, heads for state The Centennial Cougars edged two conference rivals to capture the Section 7AAA cross country championship on Wednesday at Anoka High School.

The Cougars, after notching their fi rst conference title since 2013, added their fi rst section title since 2015 — improving dramatically from 10th in conference and seventh in the section last year. They will run at state Nov. 6 at St. Olaf College.

Centennial scored 60, Anoka 62, Andover 66, Forest Lake 101, Blaine

CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY Jonathan Pattie, in his fourth season as an allconference runner for Centennial, led the Cougars to conference and section cross country championships.

Pattie placed fourth in the 14-team Northwest Suburban meet with 16:49 and third in the eightteam Section 7AA meet with 16:08. Pattie previously placed 7th twice and 15th in the section, qualifying for state all four seasons. “He is the spirit animal for our boys team, for sure,” coach Ryan Evans said. “He takes his craft very seriously, and wants the absolute best for his team and his teammates. He’s definitely in a groove right now in his racing, feeling strong and confident in himself.”

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The Centennial girls cross country team qualified for the state meet with a second-place finish in the Section 7AAA meet on Wednesday at Anoka High School.

“I’m gushing with pride in this team, in each of these runners,” said Ryan Evans, coach of both the boys and girls teams.

“They've all worked hard and have pursued their goals with hunger, and they are not finished in that pursuit.”

The Cougars, who last qualified as a team in 2016, will run in the state meet Nov. 6 at St. Olaf College.

Forest Lake edged the Cougars for the championship and had the individual winner, freshman Norah Hushagen, in 18:07.

Centennial freshman

K li Nelson N l l d ffourth th Kylie placed in 19:48 and seventh-grader Abby Smith placed 10th in 20:20, leading the Cougars. The next three ran in a pack with senior Lauren Swanson 13th (20:27.47), junior Emma Magnuson 14th (20:28.43) and sophomore Julia Zalewski 15th (20:28.75).

Such is the team’s depth that one of their top runners, Abby Wood, was sixth at the section. “Our varsity group is very close in ability,” Evans said.

“They have been swapping around in their order all season, and this was the outcome this week.”

Smith, the seventh-grader, “doesn't really know her limits” yet, said Evans, and had her best race. “It’s fun watching a kid like that race, because all of those things could suddenly click on any day.

With each race she's learning more.”

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COUGAR FOOTBALL: ‘Much improved’ on offense FROM PAGE 1

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Lance Liu, who rushed for 290 yards, had a long gainer here before Eastview’s Sam Weinhaus caught him.

The Cougars led 7-0 at halftime on Daylen Cummings’ eight-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Liu busted 53 yards in the third quarter.

In the fourth, the Cougars were up 21-0 after Liu’s fiveyard score. Eastview (3-6) got on the board with Tyler Jerstad’s three-yard run. Centennial responded with touchdowns by Liu (three yards) and Collin Lee (five yards). Eastview closed it out with Ibrahim Awada’s twoyard touchdown.

Cummings passed 4-for-7 for 20 yards and ran eight times for 31 yards. Lance Nielsen gained 27 yards in two carries.

Nicky Eichelberger had one for 22. The Cougars had 382 yards rushing. Eli Nowacki was 5-for-5 on extra points.

“Our defense played well. We held them to about 140 yards and they have a pretty good offense,” said coach Mike Diggins. One key play was an interception by Will Quick, who out-leapt a receiver and wrestled the ball away at the six-yard line, stopping a drive. “Our offensive and defensive lines both played really well,” Diggins said.

The Cougars overcame seven 15-yard penalties to win handily.

“We can’t do that against St. Michael and have a chance to win,” said Diggins. About the Knights, he said, “They are always so well-coached and have a lot of talented kids.

They had some injuries early (to running backs) but all those kids are back now.”

The Cougars lost to the Knights 19-16 in the second week of the season, scoring two defensive touchdowns while the offense was shut down. “We are much improved on offense,” said Liu.

Cougars advance in section, face No. 1 Blaine The Centennial Cougars rolled past Cambridge-Isanti 25-13, 25-18, 25-23 in their Section 7AAAA opener Thursday evening.

Notching eight kills each were Elana Hoecke, Cassie Sosinski, and Andi Koslowski, with Linaya Swenson adding seven. Ashlyn McClellan made 26 saves. The Cougars aced 11 serves, led

by McClellan and Koslowski with three each. Mattie Petersen led with 12 digs and 13 serve receptions.

The No. 4 seeded Cougars (16-11) face No. 1 Blaine (26-4) there on Wednesday, 7 p.m. The winner advances to the finals Saturday, 7 p.m., against Andover or Forest Lake.

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Shown in a previous meet, from top, Cassie Sosinski, Mattie Petersen and Annie Richtsmeier prepare to field a serve.

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New water tower in Lino Lakes wins 5th best in nation

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • Scott Robinson, president and co-owner of A&L Sod, hopes the City Council will consider recommending him as a candidate to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Rice Creek Watershed Board of Managers.

Minnesota Statute 103D.311 dictates the watershed appointment process. Per subdivision 3, “If the district is wholly within the metropolitan area, the county commissioners shall appoint the managers from a list of persons nominated jointly or severally by the towns and municipalities within the district ...”

The council will discuss the topic again at an upcoming workshop in November. City Administrator Sarah Cotton said the deadline for when cities need to submit their recommendations to the county is Nov. 18. There is an ongoing lawsuit in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court between Anoka County and the city of Circle Pines that could affect the appointment process going forward, depending on the ruling.

• Each year, city staff brings forward a list of delinquent water and sewer utility charges to the council for certification to the county auditor for collection with the following year’s property taxes. The total amount to be certified to the county will be $63,712.

• The council has authorized city staff to prepare plans and specifications for the reconditioning of water tower No. 2 located at 7001 Otter Lake Road.

Public Services Director Rick DeGardner explained that the tower was constructed in 1996 and an inspection identified several structural and coating issues that need to be addressed. In addition, the exterior and interior dry coatings are more than 24 years old and have surpassed their life expectancy.

(Coatings on water towers are typically replaced every 20 years to protect the underlying steel surfaces from corrosion.)

The project, which is expected to take 14-16 weeks, will commence by removing all wireless antennas and relocating them to a temporary structure. The tower will then be curtained off and sandblasted.

Repairs will be made, and then the interior and exterior of the tower will be recoated. The goal is to have the project complete by early summer to avoid any disruption to the city’s water supply.

WSB will prepare the plans and specifications for a not-to-exceed amount of $17,807. The city is expected to open bids for the project in January.

• For 2022, the city will receive $79,736 in Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) grant funds from Anoka County. In 1989, SCORE recommended that the Legislature adopt a comprehensive set of laws. This act initiated a state funding source for recycling programs, waste reduction initiatives, management of household hazardous waste and problem materials.

Locally, Anoka County distributes these funds to cities for use on residential recycling programs.

These funds are available for specific program areas, such as drop-off events (Recycling Saturday), promotional materials, the organics drop-off program, labor and staffing.

• Lennar, the developer of Watermark, will be assessed a surface water management fee of $822,276 on three large lots that have yet to be developed, per the development agreement.

Lennar will also be assessed $460,765 for the 3rd Addition (Phase 3B) and $472,620 for the 4th Addition.

• Five property owners will be assessed $56,843 for connections to city utilities.

• Bald Eagle Builders Inc., the developer of Bald Eagle Addition, will be assessed $19,551 for trunk water, sanitary sewer and surface water fees per the development agreement.

• The developer of Nadeau Acres 2nd Addition, BL Holdings LLC, will be assessed $198,563 for trunk water, sanitary sewer and surface water fees per the development agreement.

• Jerome and Mona Poehling, owners of two lots on West Shadow Lake Drive, will be assessed $31,250 for trunk water, sanitary sewer, and surface water fees relating to the Poehling Addition, per the development agreement.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 8, at City Hall.

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Lino Lakes new water tower on the corner of Birch Street and Centerville Road has earned a spot in the top five water towers in the nation.

Since 2006, Tnemec has celebrated the innovative and creative uses of its coatings on water tanks with the annual Tank of the Year contest.

Each year, tanks of all varieties from across the U.S. and Canada are narrowed down to determine the most impressive coatings projects in the water tank industry.

This year, nearly 300 water tanks were nominated from across the U.S. and Canada, each one impressive in its own way.

Other top finishers included: Brunswick, Georgia; Edmonton, Kentucky; Elmendorf, Texas; Lincoln, Illinois; Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Redmond, Washington; the University of Texas at Dallas; Roswell, New Mexico; Zephyrhills, Florida; Rochester, Minnesota; and

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Give and take of the hunt

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Every hunter knows the feeling of tunnel vision when the perfect deer steps into view. All focus is lasered in on a single point, watching how the animal steps, evaluating the angle of the shot, getting the trigger hand in place with just the right timing.

This moment is a highlight of the hunt, but it is so fleeting in the grand scale of the season. Most of the hours spent in the tree stand or blind, we’re looking at things that aren’t deer. Birds, squirrels, maybe the occasional fox or coyote, and of course—the fields and trees.

In the last few years I’ve been hunting, I’ve made an effort to really get to know my patch of the forest. After all, the health of the forest affects the health of all the creatures within it. All it took was some photos and a nature ID app to learn that my hunting stand is surrounded by distinctive woodland flora such as gray dogwood, yellow birch, and witch hazel.

And then there’s the buckthorn.

An invasive species from Eurasia, this shrub has taken root in regions across the state. It chokes out native species and creates dense, thorny thickets.

The roots of buckthorn emit a chemical substance that kills off competing plants, leading to poor soil quality and erosion. Deer don’t eat it. Instead, deer browse on more favorable native species, leaving the buckthorn unharmed to spread like wildfi re.

In the book “Braiding Sweetgrass,” botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer examines the relationship between the world of Western science and her perspective as a member of the Potawatomi Nation.

One of the concepts she stresses the most is that of reciprocity—giving back in thanks for what was received, in an endless cycle. This applies to gift giving between humans, but also between humans and the elements of the natural world.

When I take a deer from our forest, I feel it is my responsibility to do what I can to care for that forest in return. On the land where I hunt, removing buckthorn is one of the ways I have chosen to improve the overall health of the forest.

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I love the rush of that moment when the deer steps into the scope, but once the excitement is over, it is just as important to take a step back and look at the wider landscape. If you’re headed onto hunting grounds this season, I encourage you to take a close look at the land that supports you, and do what you can to support it back.

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Anoka County 4-H celebrates 4 finalists in the Horse Dan Patch/Youth Leadership program

KINGDOM BAKING: Everybody welcome FROM PAGE 1

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“What I'm really excited about is we're going to have a grown-up grilled cheese with caramelized CONTRIBUTED The Kingdom Baking logo is onion, sage and three special to Debbie & Francois cheeses. You can pair Zongo. it with our homemade tomato bisque soup,” Debbie said. “We plan on having a weekend brunch menu with quiche and waffles and we're going to have a drive-thru for our customers.”

Debbie said the Kingdom Baking logo is special to her and Francois. “When you look at the logo, at first you see a crown, but when you look closer you see a circle of people holding hands,” she said.

Kingdom Baking is located at 10130 Sunset Ave. in Blaine. Hours are tentatively planned from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, and they are hiring. “We would like our employees to be from the neighborhood and we want to be like a family,” François said.

“We live in Blaine and we had our shop in Lino, but this really feels like our neighborhood. These are our people, this is our place and this is our community,” Debbie said. “Our goal is to be a place where everybody is welcomed and a place where everybody can find community and connection with others.”

For more information on Kingdom Baking, go to kingdombaking.com.

Four individuals from Anoka County 4-H made it into the top 10 for the Dan Patch/ Youth Leadership award this year.

Anoka County fi nalists included Courtney Stanek, Keira Busby, Allyson Juvland and Shelby Aldinger.

Every year since 1966, 4-H Horse Project members have been able to apply for a Dan Patch/Youth Leadership award.

In order to apply, participants must have been enrolled for at least two years in the Minnesota 4-H Horse or Horseless Horse Project and have participated in at least one horserelated leadership role.

In April, applicants submit a two-page resume and an eightpage portfolio. They are judged on a broad base of learning, leadership and service within the 4-H Horse project, other 4-H project areas and within their community.

There are two divisions for the award, grades 10-12 and another for grades 6-9.

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For the older division, the top 20 advance to a Phase 2 (judging day), which was held virtually this year. The top 20 were interviewed on their learning, leadership and service.

Students prepared and presented (individually) on an equine-related topic and were placed in random groups to collaborate on a problem.

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BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

ST. PAUL — A grassroots group largely responsible for pushing significant legislation through the Capitol advocacy groups reflecting on its progress over the last nine years.

They've come a long way.

"It's crazy," exclaimed Rachel Berger, a Hugo mother of three who helped launch Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota (DDMN) back in 2013.

"Whoever would have thought a group of mothers concerned about their children's educational needs can drive these things?"

The advocacy group's success story includes its most recent victory a few months back when the governor signed the LETRS Bill (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). The landmark legislation provides $3 million to more than 1,500 state educators who will now begin to receive critically needed training on the science of reading.

The funds will help not just students who have dyslexia, but others as well, including non-native speakers who are struggling deeply with literacy, Berger said.

Key legislators who advocated for the LETRS Bill were Sen. Roger Chamberlain and Rep. Heather Edelson, who maintains the two-year funding bill will enhance education equity as students receive evidencebased lessons in literacy.

Community members brought together by students with dyslexia drove the start of DDMN and work at the Capitol to address the issue, said Berger, who is executive director of the nonprofit. Moms in the White Bear Area School District — Erin

Florin, Vadnais Heights; Heather schools, forcing families to shoulder Smythe, White Bear Lake; and Lyn the fi nancial burden of private Haselmann, White Bear Township tutors.

— have been an integral part of that She credits the longevity of her work, she said. All have dyslexic volunteer board of directors and children, three of whom attend area representatives like Sen. White Bear Lake area schools.

Chamberlain who share the group's Dyslexia is a specific learning passion. "The wonderful thing about disability often characterized by our organization is parents who are struggles with reading, spelling or steadfast in ensuring their child's writing. It is not an intelligence or educational needs are met," Berger other cognitive abilities issue, but is maintained. neurological. An estimated 20% of the Last month, the DDMN group saw population struggles with dyslexia a report card on how well school but only about 10% of individuals districts are adhering to new legal are identified requirements. A and supported. bill passed in 2019 The disability is requires schools heritable. screen students for Dyslexia cannot signs of dyslexia in be cured, but grades K-2 who are difficulties can not reading at grade be mitigated with level. Elementary proper reading teachers are also i n st r uc tion, required to learn explained Berger. signs of dyslexia Funds for the and receive special training will instruction in Margaret Mead be administered evidence-based Title of Speaker through the reading methods.

Department of According to Education. "They're still ironing the Department of Education, out how educators will access the 40% of Minnesota students are grant," noted Berger. "They will be below acceptable reading/literacy partnering with Voyager/Sopris to standards. Dyslexia is the main deliver the training, which is open to driver behind the low rates. Only all districts with a priority on K-3."

5% of school children are diagnosed Berger got involved in dyslexia with a "specific learning disability," advocacy in 2013 after seeing her a category that includes dyslexia and father, brothers and son struggle other learning disabilities. Most of with reading. She founded the the children not reading proficiently nonprofit DDMN and was quickly by third grade remain below the joined by other mothers searching standard by the time they fi nish for educational interventions to their high school. children's learning disabilities.

Left untreated, dyslexic, illiterate What they found is the type of youth are at greater risk of truancy training necessary for dyslexic and failing, according to the students was not available in organization. Many do not attend

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

college. Addiction rates are higher.

Statistics show 80% of youth in the juvenile justice system are functionally illiterate.

They still have a long way to go, however. "There isn't any one school district that has it entirely figured out," according to Berger. "But there are districts making solid efforts and strides. This bill helps enable them to move in the right direction for all students when it comes to literacy."

The tide will begin to turn on literacy in Minnesota, added the dyslexia advocate. "In 2001, the national reading panel appointed by the U.S. Congress recommended reading instruction based upon the science of reading. Like Mississippi, Tennessee and a handful of other states, Minnesota is placing a priority on evidence-based literacy instruction," Berger said. "Finally, 21 years later, we are starting to train our educators in how students best learn to read."

Parents can fi nd resources at the organization's web page decodingdyslexiamn.org. There are also monthly online chats via Zoom called Parent Talks. Find more on the group's Facebook page.

BY THE NUMBERS 40% Students not proficient in reading 10-20% Population affected 80% Illiteracy rate for youth in juvenile justice system Statistics provided by Decoding Dyslexia

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GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave., Stillwater Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data by completing bird count surveys. Trail conditions vary. Free with parks permit.

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• A new enterprise, Sutton Transport in the Rehbein Industrial Site at 2080 Fairview Street, is moving closer to reality, after the Centerville City Council formally approved three documents necessary for its development Oct. 27. Although council approved the preliminary plat at the July 28 meeting, the roles of owner and developer changed in the meantime and created a delay. Nothing else about the development changed, so council moved ahead to approve the fi nal plat and site plan. In a separate motion, council approved a conditional use permit (CUP).

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Because the JPA is more than ten years old, the agreement and governing set of rules have been updated. Centerville formally approved the signing on to the amended agreement, as a new requirement of the JPA. One of the modest changes to the JPA is to add Anoka County cities that weren't previously a part of the group. These new cities may join at will, rather than wait to be voted in. “(As a city), we are closer to citizens than any other form of government,” Love said.

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• Sometimes a required pool fence encroaches into the city's right-of-way/drainage and utility easement, which makes an encroachment agreement onto the city's right-of-way/ easement necessary to keep the property owner compliant.

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“My husband and I wanted to do more in the community,” McGivern said. “(The dogs) were both really calm and social, and they really like meeting new people and being pet, so we figured they would be good candidates.”

In addition to continuing education, the dogs are required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours each year.

McGivern started reaching out to places around the community to see if they were interested in seeing the dogs. They now regularly visit a memory care facility in Blaine, and now the library. “My mother was a librarian, and I like coming to the library,” McGivern explained.

Library Associate Matt Youngbauer said McGivern “had him at ‘dog.’” Youngbauer is a huge dog lover, but says Read to a Dog has been a rewarding program.

“Dogs are very good listeners and nonjudgmental. Reading in a safe environment like that is a great way for kids to gain confidence in their reading skills,” he said. “It also fits in our library initiative to help kids be reading on their own by third grade.”

McGivern added, “It kind of brings out a confidence in them … It's soothing and calming, and it is a no-pressure environment.”

Once a month, schoolaged children can sign up to read to Lucilla and Bucky. As of press deadline, the date and time for November session had not been set up, but the best way to stay in the know about library happenings is by calling the library, 763324-1540, or stopping by in person.

Emily and her mother Susan Arnett were checking out books at the library when they stumbled upon a poster for the Read to a Dog program.

What initially caught their attention about the program was the dogs.

“We are here for the dogs,” Susan said. “But it helps shy readers who don’t like to read aloud and makes for a very relaxing situation.”

Since Emily reads at an eighth grade or ninth grade level, she doesn’t necessarily need the reading practice, but the activity helps her reach her reading hour goals.

“She loves to read and write, but she just hasn’t been clocking the hours (during the pandemic),” her mother said.

In addition, the program brings Emily some comfort, as she is really missing her own dog, who passed away

suddenly. As Emily was reading, Lucilla laid down beside her and Bucky did the same, resting his chin right in her lap on her book.

Youngbauer said Read to a Dog has had an impact on people of all ages.

“We had a teenager who read to Bucky, but mostly just talked to him and told him about her day. Bucky was a good listener,” Youngbauer recalled. “Right after that, we had a family of

girls who all took turns reading, with the oldest helping the youngest sound out words.”

Perhaps the most telling thing is the fact that after each month’s session, most of the participants want to sign up again so they can come back and read to Bucky, and now Lucilla, next month.

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Lucilla, a Great Pyrenees/collie/Lab mix, and Bucky, a shepherd/husky/“super mutt,” love it when children read books to them during the monthly program Read to a Dog at Centennial Library. Pictured is Emily Arnett of Circle Pines. See more photos online at presspubs.com.

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