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Volunteers cut pie at a community Thanksgiving held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines on Thanksgiving Day.

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Above: Rick Pals of Lino Lakes, right, visits a village in the Dominican Republic with Feed My Starving Children. Pals was awarded 100 hours of PTO to volunteer by his Shoreview-based employer, Deluxe Corporation. Also pictured: Michelle Fabian, another volunteer from Minnesota, was also on the trip.

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Feeding children in the Dominican Republic

BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER

Rick Pals went global with his philanthropic time off.

Pals, of Lino Lakes, was awarded 100 hours of paid time off to volunteer by his Shoreview-based employer Deluxe Corporation. He decided to use a

portion of his PTO to volunteer for a week in October on a trip to the Dominican Republic with Feed SEE FEEDING CHILDREN, PAGE 2

Left: The Lexington fire station sports the facelift it got this fall. New stucco-resemblant EIFS siding replaced the 42-year-old deteriorating bricks. The entrance area dons a new handicapped parking spot and ramp. Fire-engine-red trim remains to be placed at the top of the building.

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A new oldie: Lexington’s fire station

BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER

LEXINGTON — Lexington’s fire station just got a facelift.

The building, built in 1973 by firefighters and their construction-savvy friends, had undergone little maintenance since

that time. The building was bulging on the outside surface due to water trapped inside the wall’s concrete cinder blocks. The water caused the blocks to expand in winter, leaving bubbling paint and white film on the outside of the station. The

roof was also leaking.

“It had been degrading for years and years and years,” said Mark Vanderbloomer, assistant fire chief.

But it is fixed now. A new roof, new windows and new insulated siding were installed.

The siding is EIFS, a

multilayer siding with an insulation board and drainage plane to eliminate trapped water. The finish resembles stucco.

The building also went through Americans with Disabilities

BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER

CIRCLE PINES — Turkey together.

In 2013, Forrest and Nancy Gregory weren’t sure what to do for Thanksgiving.

The couple did not have extended family in the area and decided to partner with area churches to put on a Thanksgiving meal for people in the community who may be in the same situation.

“We thought the holiday would be a lot brighter if we were spending it with other people,” said Nancy.

“I think we had a total of 100 people that first year.”

About half of those were volunteers.

The meal continued the next year and about 120 people showed up.

This year 85 came.

The lower number is probably due to the fact the Forrests delivered 60 turkeys in the community the week before, so people were able to have their own Thanksgiving meal at home.

The event was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.

Members from other area churches also volunteered. Funding was provided by Thrivent Financial.

The Gregory’s ministry, YouthWay Ministries, is also a sponsor.

“We have a youth center in Centennial Square [Manufactured] Home community in Blaine,” said Nancy. The ministry opened in 1998 and offers after-school homework help and a youth club. YouthWay Ministries also started a food ministry called Manna Market in 2008, which receives food donations from Second Harvest Heartland and redistributes them free of charge at the center.

Manna Market has expanded to eight locations in the North Metro. About 65,000 meals a week are provided through the eight programs.

And some of the food for the community Thanksgiving held at Our Savior’s was donated by Second Harvest and Manna Market. Individual donations and Thrivent’s grant provided the rest of the food needed for the holiday meal.

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Above Left: Pals and the rest of his team of volunteers delivered food and served a meal in Batey 106, a village in the Dominican Republic.

Above Right: Batey 106 village is located in a rural area of the Dominican Republic.

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FMSC is a Minnesota-based nonprofit which aims to break the cycle of poverty among impoverished and malnourished children across the globe. Pals was able to witness how FMSC delivers food to those in need through a mission trip in partnership with Praying Pelican Missions, a Minnesota-based shortterm missions agency.

Pals will use the rest of the 100 hours to volunteer with FMSC locally. He spoke on behalf of FMSC at Hamline University’s Oxfam Hunger Banquet Nov. 23, where not all guests left with a full stomach.

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Deluxe, in which employees were given two hours off in the afternoon to volunteer to pack FMSC meals for shipment. At Deluxe’s most recent FMSC food packing event, the group packed enough meals to feed 144 children once a day for a year.

In the Dominican Republic Pals and his team of about 20 other volunteers delivered 18 meals worth of food to each family in Batey 106, a rural village north of La Romana. While there the team also took body mass index (BMI) readings on children. They found 70 percent of the children in the village to be underweight.

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very busy working in local sugar cane fields, so the children relished the attention of visiting adults.

While many other local villages in the area are owned by sugar cane companies, Batey 106 is independent. It doesn’t get the aid other villages get.

“They are the poorest of the poor,” said Pals.

The food delivered in plastic sealed packages by FMSC consists of a mixture of rice, soy, vegetables and other nutrients. Batey 106 receives this food from FMSC once a month, but more is needed. FMSC plans to designate a whole shipping container, or 270,000 meals, to Batey 106.

While in Batey 106, Pal’s team also served an entire meal to the whole village. The meal included the rice and vegetable mixture as well as chicken and salad.

“We made sure the kids ate first,” said Pals.

The team also delivered FMSC food to another village and an orphanage during the trip. They visited a local church and a social service agency called Empowering Action, which teaches nutrition, hygiene and life skills. Pals purchased jewelry made out of cardboard boxes by local women in the Empowering Action program.

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Pals was awarded the 100 hours of PTO after the application was offered to Deluxe’s more than 5,000 North American employees in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Pals was among 17 employees who were awarded the philanthropic time off, coined “100 Hours to Make a Difference.”

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Lexington receives financial award Tina Northcutt, finance director for the city of Lexington, received a certificate of achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the city’s comprehensive annual financial report. The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment.

Toys for Joy collection ongoing Anoka County volunteers work each holiday season to help needy families.

More than 1,200 households in the county will have a brighter holiday through the donation of food, new toys, new books and monetary donations.

A Toys for Joy drop box for toys and books is located at Lino Lakes City Hall, Circle Pines City Hall and Centennial Utilities. Checks may be mailed to Christmas Committee, P.O. Box 755, Anoka, MN 55303. To volunteer, visit christmascommittee.com. The nonprofit is on Facebook at www.facebook. com/toysforjoy.

City tree sale beats the borer Residents can help revitalize Lino Lakes’ tree canopy in the face of destruction by the emerald ash borer by helping plant 10,000 trees within the city’s border. Submit an order form, available in the Winter 2015-2016 city newsletter or at City Hall, by Monday, Jan. 4 to order and pre-pay for your spring delivery. Available for purchase are flowering crab, red maple, maple-Sienna, red oak, swamp white oak, elm-Valley Forge and elm-Accolade, at prices ranging from $25-$33. All trees will be available for pickup from 9 to noon Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Lino Lakes Maintenance Building, 1189 Main Street. Reminders will be sent by email. Trees of other types may also be purchased from the Anoka County

Conservancy District (www.anokaswcd.org).

Winter parking restricted Lino Lakes restricts parking on public streets between 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 to April 1. Parking is prohibited on public streets when 2 inches or more of snow has fallen until the plows come through. Read the entire ordinance at www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us.

Repurpose that tree Lino Lakes residents may recycle their Christmas tree between Dec. 28 and Jan. 24 by dropping it off at Sunrise Park (6918 Sunrise Drive) or Country Lakes Park (6600 West Shadow Lake Drive). Trees will be mulched for use in the city parks.

Breakfast with Santa A fun-filled morning with Santa will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Lino Lakes Senior Center (1189 Main Street). Cost is $8 per person for a continental breakfast.

Children 18 months to 10 years of age will have their pictures taken with Santa, have an opportunity to decorate gingerbread cookies, and make holiday crafts. Advance registration is a must; find a registration form online at www. ci.lino-lakes.mn.us or in person at City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway. Space is limited to 100.

Light up Lino Lakes

The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department recently received a grant to help expand its Project Lifesaver Program for families with financial need. The grant will help offset the cost of personal transmitters worn by individuals who wander and lack the ability to ask for help. Families who would like to enroll a family member or friend in the city’s rapid response lifesaver program may contact officer Jackie McIntosh at 651-982-2347 or officer Dan Thill at 651982-2369. More information is available at www.projectlifesaver.org.

Enter the third annual holiday lights and display competition! All Lino Lakes residents and businesses are eligible to participate in this community wide contest. Displays must be complete by Thursday, Dec. 10, and judging will take place the following week. Categories are: best street or road, best individual house, best business, best LED/environmentally friendly house, best moving display and best blow-up display.

Winners will be notified by email on Dec. 18. The prize is a decorative sign for display announcing the winner’s victory. To enter, email Brian Hronski (Brian.hronski@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us) with street address, phone number and category (or categories) entered.

Letters from Santa

Blaine Menards toy drive

Is there someone in your household who would like to hear from Santa? Let the folks at Lino Lakes City Hall know and they’ll help. Complete a “Letters from Santa” form for each person who would like to receive a letter and return it (with $1 per letter) to: Lino Lakes Parks & Recreation Department, Attn.

Santa Letters, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Download “Letters from Santa” forms from the city website, www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us.

Forms must be returned by Dec. 16.

Menards in Blaine will be collecting toys for low-income children in the community through mid-December, with the goal to put smiles on their faces during the Christmas season. New and unwrapped toys may be donated at the exit door. For more information contact Blaine Menards general manager Mike Jenkins at 763-795-2080.

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Clothing drive for senior citizens Granny’s Closet will collect clothing and household donations for Anoka

County senior citizens at the Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes city halls from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Items needed include new clothing of all sizes and colors, toiletries, paper products, laundry detergent, bedding and towels. Granny’s Closet is also looking for volunteers to “adopt” a senior citizen and fulfill a specific gift request by being a “Christmas Angel.”

Granny’s Closet hopes to fulfill 400500 gift requests this holiday season.

Gifts typically cost around $25 and are collected at the Anoka Armory on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. For more information or to become a “Christmas Angel,” visit grannyscloset.org or contact Jennifer Stern at 763-639-0321.

Volleyball opportunity Enjoy wintertime volleyball from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 4 through March 18 at Centennial Middle School.

Cost is $5 per session. Advance registration is not necessary; for more information, call the Lino Lakes Parks & Recreation Department at 651-982-2440.

55+ driver program offered The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55+ driver improvement course on various dates in December.

The course is open to the public; advance registration is required. Participants will be provided with the latest information on driver safety, new laws and vehicle technology. The fee for the four-hour refresher course is $20; the eight-hour first-time course is $24. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First-time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four-hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount.

For dates and information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 888-234-1294.

STUDENT NEWS Local student studying in Chile Theresa Curwick, originally of Lino Lakes, is studying in Chile during fall semester 2015 through the Center for Global Education at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and Saint John’s University in Collegeville. Curwick is a junior political science and Hispanic studies major at CSB.

The Chile program is hosted by Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, a private university located in Viña del Mar, a city of 350,000 residents. The campus is situated in central Chile, 70 miles west of Santiago, the country’s capital. Students are encouraged to advance their Spanish language skills and integrate into the rich and diverse culture through service learning opportunities and by living with Chilean host families.

Local student attains symphony band Mackenzie Smith, a resident of Circle Pines and a first-year student at Carleton College, is a member of both the Carleton Symphony Band and the Carleton Jazz Ensemble. The symphony band presents a formal concert each term and performs at commencement.

The jazz ensemble also presents formal concerts each term and performs on periodic tours.

Lino entertains purchase offer for Legacy residential project

BY DEB BARNES CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LINO LAKES — If interest in development is a litmus test for a warming economy, things are heating up in Lino Lakes.

“There’s certainly more interest, and overall we’re seeing a lot more development citywide,” said Community Development Director Mike Grochala last week.

The City Council, acting as the city’s Economic Development Authority, held a closed meeting Nov. 23 to discuss an offer for property within the Legacy at Woods Edge development, located off Lake Drive at I-35W. The city owns

approximately 21 acres, divided into three blocks (see graphic): the urban block (7.7 acres), the neighborhood block (11.2 acres) and the town square block (2.1 acres).

The Legacy project has had mixed success since construction began more than a decade ago. In addition to the city’s municipal complex, the development currently consists of an assisted living facility, apartments, YMCA, bank, medical clinic and a city park.

Grochala said the offer from a private developer was for approximately 11 acres of property, the balance of the neighborhood block. Concept drawings for the property posted on the city’s website show various combinations of townhomes and single-family homes.

“Originally, that site was all set up for townhomes,” Grochala said. “But we have different variations, something we looked at back in 2014.

“What we’re trying to do is keep it as consistent with the original proposal as we can. If the sale goes through, we’ll see a typical development proposal go through, a plat as part of the [planned unit development] process.”

Council will meet again to discuss the offer sometime in the next few weeks, he said. A public hearing on the matter will take place in the near future if the purchase offer is accepted; state statute requires that the city solicit public comment prior to the sale of city-owned land.

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his Thanksgiving I attempted (for the first time) to recreate a dressing (stuffing) recipe that has been a tradition in our family for generations. Using a general list of ingredients and instructions that my mother had previously shared with my sister-in-law, who included them in a family cookbook, I began to strategize how I could successfully prepare the dish.

Recalling some distant memories of Thanksgiving, I remember watching my mom and dad in the kitchen toasting bread and using a handcranked food grinder to methodically combine a variety of ingredients.

I considered using a modern food processor, but for some reason I’ve always thought that a manual food Angle of grinder was as important to this View recipe as the secret ingredient that took years for my mother to get my Paul Dols grandmother (on my dad’s side) to finally reveal.

I found an old grinder in an antique store in downtown Stillwater and using some elbow grease, steel wool and hot water I witnessed its transition from a questionable old hunk of metal into a viable kitchen appliance. Once all of the necessary ingredients were ready, I began the process of feeding the toast, celery, cabbage, onions and cooked giblets into the grinder.

I was pleased (and relieved) when the first batch was successfully ground up and deposited on a pan. At more than 100-years-old, the antique proved to be the perfect tool for the job. I admired its robust simplicity as I easily cranked the raw ingredients through its blades. While not exactly like the dressing I remember my mom making, the finished product was close and in my opinion, pretty good. Now that I’ve given it a shot, my next attempt might have to include a little more of that secret ingredient. In a society filled with such an overwhelming abundance of high-tech gadgets, it was refreshing to find legitimate usefulness in such a low-tech piece of equipment.

A recent round of necessary software and computer updates here at the Press illustrated to me how challenging and tricky it can be to effectively manage and maneuver through a continuously changing technological landscape. With powerful software and hardware companies in control and our increasing dependence on their products, it can sometimes feel like you’re being lured into a trap.

The question of whether technology frees or traps us was debated by participants in the Great American Think-Off in New York Mills Minnesota earlier this year. On one end of the spectrum, contestant Marsh Muirhead stated that technology is racing ahead of the problems it creates and that we are “no happier, no more secure than when chased by the tiger, freezing in our cave.” Technology proponent David Lappako argued that “while technology can be incredibly aggravating, compared to the alternative, it is what enables us to do more of what we dream to do, and with immensely greater ease.” Personally, I strive to be educated and open minded about the latest technological trends and updates, but am also reluctant to abandon what has been time-tested and proven to work.

Along with the Thanksgiving side dish experimentation, I also volunteered to cook a turkey this year.

I had only done it once before and that was several years ago, so I knew I had to do some research to prepare for the task. In the process I discovered an astonishing amount of information and opinions on the internet about the best way to prepare, cook and carve a turkey. Sifting through a number of tutorials, I chose the techniques I had a reasonable chance of successfully executing. Using information technology to help accomplish a time honored tradition, the final process ended up being a hybrid of a few different tutorials and based on the clean plates and scooped up leftovers, the turkey actually appeared to be quite well received.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

Welcome to local government The local elections last month had some interesting results both in Circle Pines and Lino Lakes.

Here’s what my experience has taught me on how to be successful as an elected official in a community: First, appreciate that being an elected official is a tremendous opportunity to serve your and Movers and friends neighbors while always working Shakers to improve your Dave Bartholomay community. Live by the local Rotary slogan: Service before Self!

This is less about your grand ideas and big promises, and more about fi nding ways to work well with others to improve your community, in often small and steady ways.

Here’s a big surprise: being an elected official is really not all about you and certainly is not about you being the smartest or the loudest or the biggest bully.

Rather, it is about focusing on how you can best serve everyone in your community, not just those who supported your candidacy. Local government has a lot of moving pieces and you will fi nd yourself always learning in this job. The finances and the long-term needs are daunting,

and sometimes you may find yourself changing your mind as you learn more about a topic–and that’s OK! Work hard to be transparent and open, honest, and authentic.

The public wants to understand what is happening in their community, as well as what you are doing with their money and with the power that they bestowed on you.

Be optimistic and ask good questions to bring issues out into the light of day. Residents watch council meetings hoping to learn from your discussions; don’t embarrass your community through outrageous words and behavior. Focus on being civil in your discussions, and be measured in your public comments.

Be cautious about what you say and how you say it, leaving the door open for more dialogue in the future.

Good ideas can come from all sorts of places, including your ‘opponents’. Figure out how to work with those you differ with, and give all people an opportunity to say their peace and listen carefully to their ideas. You may actually share a concern but just have different ideas on how to deal with it. Work hard to see if there is a middle ground that gets at the heart of the issue. Because compromise is not a four letter word, and it is a big part of what makes a good local government.

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Don’t forget that elected officials are supposed to stay up at the ‘policy’ level and not micromanage at the ‘operations’ level.

I strongly believe all communication from an elected official to city staff should go through the city administrator, who is usually the only person directly hired and supervised by the city council. Let the administrator do their job managing the operations of the city, and practice good leadership yourself by not sending concerns or pressures directly to any other city employee.

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SECRET HOLIDAY SHOP

When: 4:30-7 pm Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy.

Details: Opportunity for children to shop in a safe and supervised environment, learn to follow a budget, and buy holiday gifts. Assistance in gift choices and wrapping provided by student volunteers.

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

WINTER BAKING

When: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn to bake fresh-baked bread. Ages 15+.

Pre-register, $5.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacounty.us

COLD CRITTERS

When: 10-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about animals that stay in Minnesota all winter.

2-4 year olds and an adult can read a story, make a craft and explore outside. Pre-register, $3/person.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacounty.us

WILD WINTER

When: 1-2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children ages 4 &5 go outside to investigate where animals go and what they do in winter. Pre-register, $4/child.

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CRAFT AND BAKE SALE

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5; and between services Sunday, Dec. 6 Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, One Shepherd Ct., Circle Pines Details: Handcrafted items and baked goods for sale.

Contact: 763-784-8417

HOLIDAY CHARMSENIORS TRIP TO STILLWATER

When: 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Where: Lunch at the historic Lowell Inn, tour the 1880s architecture and historic sites, and pick up gifts at the many boutiques along the St. Croix River.

Optional wine tasting at Northern Vineyards Winery. Registration closes Nov. 23 or when space fi lls; $59.

Contact: 651-982-2400 or www.ci.lino-lakes. mn.us

DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS

When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 Where: Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Ave., Blaine Details: Class covers tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit, and where to get additional help. Register at least 3 days prior.

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

24TH ANNUAL GOURMET CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 Where: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Cookies sell fast, so public encouraged to arrive early.

Contact: 651-784-7667 or gumcll.org

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PAINTING IN THE PARKS FAMILY EDITION

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Families with children ages 12 and up can receive step-by-step guidance from an artist to paint an acrylic piece to take home. Pre-registration required, $15 and $10 for additional family member.

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HOLIDAY BIRD COUNT

When: 8:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 Where: Meet at Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Check bird feeders at Wargo Nature Center and throughout Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Not an official Christmas Bird Count, but provides an example of how counts are conducted.

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Breakfast with Santa WHEN:

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES

When: Noon-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Presentation for seniors about fall prevention and personal safety by the Lino Lakes Police Dept. $10 includes Italian lunch.

Pre-registration appreciated.

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

ONGOING

8:30-10 am Saturday, Dec. 12

WHERE: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St.

Thursdays, through Nov. 19 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver.

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

BABY STORYTIME FAMILY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 Tuesdays Where: Centenni-

day, Dec. 4 & 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Includes vendors with a variety of handcrafted items.

Contact: saintandrews.org

Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Experience the magic of the Fillebrown House decked out in all its holiday splendor. $ 5 Adults, $ 3 12 & under, WBLAHS members FREE. Reservations Recommended.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or office@whitebear history.org

When: 10:15 -10:45 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m.

DETAILS: Children 18 months to 10 years can eat breakfast, decorate gingerbread cookies, make crafts and have

al Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver.

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

QUILTING CLUB

When: 9:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors

their photos taken with Santa. Advance registration required.

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

can work on quilting projects.

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

BRIDGE AND CRIBBAGE

When: 12:30 p.m.

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

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

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 20 Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Monthlong celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling carolers Fridays, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday festivities include Victorian carolers 1-4 p.m., Victorian Wagonette rides 1-4 p.m., and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa noon-4 p.m. both Sat. and Sun. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa a various local restaurants.

Contact: www.main streetstillwateriba. com

SEX TRAFFICKING: IDENTIFYING RISKS AND CHANGING BEHAVIORS

When: 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Where: Washington County Headwaters Service Center, Forest Lake Details: Detective Ashley LaValle of the Forest Lake Police Department will discuss current trends, reasons why sex trafficking has become so profitable, common misperceptions, and they types of people and youth at risk for being trafficked. Sponsored by the Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families.

Contact: www.f lapf. org

When: 6:30-8 pm Fri., Dec. 4 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Details: Santa, face painting, games, Schiffelly Puppet Show, cookies. For kids with parents. Wear PJs. Contact: 651-2046000 or www.cityvad naisheights.com

STAR OF WONDER BOUTIQUE

FILLEBROWN HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS

When: 5-9 p.m. Fri-

ANNUAL PJS WITH SANTA

When: 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

JINGLE BEAR RUN

When: 7-8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Lake VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S Details: Race along Lake Ave. starts and finishes at the VFW. Kids Fun run at 9:40 a.m. Participants receive t-shirt, Santa Hat

and Jingle Bells and chances to win door prizes. Event followed by award ceremony and breakfast buffet at VFW. Contact: jinglebear run.com

NATURAL LIVING EXPO

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

Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: An expo and market highlighting a healthy mix of vendors and exhibitors.

Contact: ci.maple wood.mn.us

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE When: 9-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355

W. Broadway Ave. Details: 15th annual craft sale hosted by ladies auxiliary. 30 crafters. Lunch available at 11 a.m. Proceeds go to veterans programs.

Contact: Dorothy Nelson, 651-433-2302

STILLWATER TWINKLE PARADE

When: 4-5:30 pm Sat., Dec. 5 Where: Meet at the Dock Café, 425 Nelson St. E. Details: Includes Santa parade, tree lighting ceremony, music by the Teddy Bear Band, and fireworks.

Children get twinkle necklaces, cookies and hot chocolate.

Contact: www.fac ebook.com/mainstre etstillwatermn

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LUCIA DAGEN AT GAMMELGARDEN

When: Breakfast at 6 & 8:30 am, Sunday, Dec. 13 Where: 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Morning worship and traditional Swedish breakfast and program; marks the beginning of Swedish Christmas season.

Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammelgardenmuseum.org Shoreview Indoor Farmer’s Market When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N Details: Features vendors who produce farmstead products such as cheese, meats, fi sh, poultry, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey, maple syrup and preserves.

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Winterfest - White Bear Lake WHEN: 11 am-3 pm Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19

WHERE: Downtown White Bear Lake

CHRISTKINDLESMARKET & SANTA BUFFET AT THE GASTHAUS

When: Noon-4 pm Sat. Dec 5 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: Celebrate German Christmas traditions with outdoor market including homemade crafts, imports, food and Gluwein, and a bonfi re.

Contact: 651-439-7128 or www.gasthausbavar ianhunter.com

CARING SANTA

When: 9-10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6 Where: Maplewood Mall, I-694 and White Bear Ave, Maplewood Details: Children with special needs can experience a sensory-friendly visit with Santa. Register in advance.

Contact: simon.com/ caringsanta

NAKOTA HORSE EXPERIENCE

When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 Where: Lakeview Farm, 17742 Keystone Ave. N., Hugo Details: Learn about the historic Nakota horse breed. Silent auction of horse-themed art and items, and apparel for sale. Free, but attendance limited.

RSVP by e-mail.

Contact: mnnoko taevents@gmail.com

DETAILS:

Horse-drawn carriage rides 11 am-3 pm at 4th and Cook Streets; Photos with Santa 11 am-2 pm at Abbott Paint and Carpet/White Bear Glass. Events free with

donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

CONTACT: www.downtownwhitebearlake.com/events

PET PHOTO NIGHT

When: 7:30-9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6 & 13 Where: Maplewood Mall, I-694 and White Bear Ave, Maplewood Details: Get a photo of a pet after mall closes.

Contact: maplewoodmall.com

UCARE INFORMATION MEETING

When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 SW 12th St., Forest Lake Details: Information about UCare for Seniors Medicare health plan options.

Contact: 877-523-1518

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: First-time course for motorist’s 55+. Receive discount on auto insurance premium upon completion of course. Bring driver’s license. Pre-register; $24.

Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

WARDEN’S HOUSE HOLIDAY EVENT

When: noon-4 pm Sat., Dec. 12 Where: Warden’s House Museum Details: See the

museum decorated for the holidays, visit with local authors, live music.

Contact: 651-439-5956 or www.wchsmn.org

22ND ANNUAL LIVING NATIVITY

When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 and 19 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. City Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Live Nativity scene performed by Fools for Christ, live animals and petting zoo. Family activities and church open house.

Contact: 651-777-1107 or www.ststephenwbl. org/fools

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: A LIVE DRIVE-THRU PRESENTATION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 Where: New Brighton Christian Church, 1500 29th Ave. NW, New Brighton Details: Experience scenes telling the Christmas story, including actors in costume, live sheep, camel and donkey, scenery and music, without leaving the warmth of the car.

Contact: 651-633-7152 or nbcc.cc

REDPATH CONCERT

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Where: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2410 Stillwater Rd., Maplewood Details: Christmas concert performed by sister trio is appropriate for all ages. Tickets $15 adult/$10 children 12 and under.

Contact: 651-329-7439 or redpathonline.com

‘SYMBOLS OF THE SEASON’ CONCERT

When and Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at Wyoming Methodist Church, 5459 E. Viking Blvd, Wyoming; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Chisago Lakes Performing Arts Center, Olinda Trail.

Details: The forty –member Unexpected Company Chorus will perform two upcoming holiday concerts. Tickets available through chorus members and at the door. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $ 8.00 for seniors and students.

Contact: 651-379-4191

CROIX CHORDSMEN/ SWEET ADELINES CONCERT

When: 2 pm Sat., Dec.

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Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St., Stillwater Details: Holiday concert.

Contact: 651-439-4527 or www.stcroixvalleychapter.com

‘SWINGIN’ THE SEASON’

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 Where: Century College West Campus Theater Details: Century

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Jazz Ensemble performs free concert featuring sing-a-longs and music of the holidays, along with vocalist Debbie O’Keefe.

Contact: century.edu

RIVERSIDE SWING BAND CHRISTMAS PARTY

When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 Where: Marine on St. Croix Village Hall, 375 Judd St. Details: Appetizers, drinks, games, raffles and a photo booth to honor bands new CD release. Swing dance lessons from 7-7:30.

Suggested donations of $15/person or $30/family. Proceeds benefit Darci Jewell, an employee of Brookside Bar and Grill who is going through chemotherapy.

Contact: 651-433-3528

SHOREVIEW NORTHERN LIGHTS VARIETY BAND

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University Details: ‘On a Winter’s Night’ holiday concert with guest vocalist Monica Murray. Free carriage rides from the parking lot at 6:15 p.m. along with pre-concert entertainment performed by small ensembles.

Tickets $10 advance or $15 at the door.

Contact: 651-488-4074 or snlvb.com

THEATER ‘’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS’

When: Dec 3 -13.

Shows at 7:30 pm Thurs. Dec. 3; 7:30 pm Fri., Dec. 4 & 11; 2 and 4:30 pm Sat., Dec. 5 & 12; and 2 pm Sun., Dec. 6 and 13 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: A wild adventure with a mouse, an elf, a spunky little girl, and Santa Claus, this joyful show weaves daring sword fi ghts and perilous airplane fl ights with heaps of holiday cheer.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplay ers.com

‘THE SANTALAND DIARIES’

When: Dec 4 -12.

Shows 9:30 pm Fri., Dec. 4; 7:30 pm Sat., Dec. 5; 4:30 pm Sun., Dec. 6; 7:30 pm Thurs., Dec. 10; and 7:30 pm Sat., Dec. 12 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: The story of the trials and tribulations of an out of work actor who takes a job as a Macy’s Christmas elf.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplay ers.com

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‘ANNIE’

When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays, December 4-13 Where: Hill-Murray School, 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood Details: Musical is the rags-to-riches story of a young girl’s journey from a New York orphanage to the home of a billionaire. Free Senior citizen preview on Dec. 3; ASL performance on Dec. 13. Tickets $5-$15.

Also pet adoption events 1 hour prior to each performance; see cocosheart dogrescue.org for more information.

Contact: 651-748-2417 or hill-murray.org/theatre

ONGOING HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK

When: 5-10 p.m. nightly, Nov. 24-Jan. 1 Where: Phalen Park, 1615 Phalen Drive E., St. Paul Details: Park will be lit up with holiday-themed displays that visitors can tour from their vehicle. Sponsored by the St. Paul Police Foundation. $10 per vehicle at main gate.

Contact: saintpaul policefoundation.com

2015 HOLIDAZZLE

When: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov 27Dec. 20 Where: Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis Details: Free family event includes local food and beverage vendors, artesian booths, entertainment and fi reworks.

Contact: downtown mpls.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area.

Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing.

Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions.

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Above: Assistant Fire Chief Mark Vanderbloomer and daughter Katie won the Lexington Fire Department’s bean bag toss tournament at its annual family night Nov. 21.

Act (ADA) updates. A handicapped parking stall and ramp was added to the outside entrance. A ramp was also added in between the building’s training room and engine garage. Bathrooms were also updated to ADA standards.

The fire department hosted its annual family night for current

and retired firefighters Saturday, Nov. 21. One guest with a handicapped parking sticker was grateful for the new parking spot and entrance ramp.

The renovation project is about 85 percent complete, noted Vanderbloomer. Fire-engine-red trim is still to be added to the top of the building and tile

laid in the bathrooms.

The total cost of the project will be about $250,000.

“They did the best they could to upgrade and still provide value to the taxpayers,” said Vanderbloomer.

The upgrades were made with city money, but much of the fire station’s equipment has come at no cost to taxpayers.

Since 1980, as soon as it became legal, the fire department has used charitable gambling to raise funds for its equipment — fire trucks included.

“We have the second-oldest license in the state of Minnesota,” said Erik Edwards, gambling management vice president. “That is what we use to get money. We started doing it since we are a small organization.

It would be a bigger strain on the taxpayers if we didn’t.”

The fire department is conveniently located next door to Cowboy’s Saloon, which houses pull tabs, bingo nights and meat raff les for the fire department.

But it isn’t all fun and games. Overseeing the gambling operations is a lot of work

and is not just free money, noted Edwards.

“There is a lot of money generated, but there are also a lot of costs,” said Edwards.

“A majority goes to taxes.”

As for the net, the fire department is obligated to give away 30 percent to causes other than itself. It has donated money for a children’s safety camp and a wheelchair ramp for a community member’s home.

“We have given as much as 80 to 90 percent [of the net],” said Edwards.

To use the charitable gambling money for itself, the fire department first has to donate the rest of the money to the city, which earmarks it for the fire department.

The City Council has to approve any money it gives back to the fire department.

All of its vehicles have been purchased with the gambling money and grants. Its newest engine was purchased in 2013 and the sale of an old engine, which it had for 24 years, also contributed.

“It takes several years to accumulate [enough] money to get fire engines,” said Edwards.

The station has two engines, a water tender truck, a utility truck and a grass truck. It

has 17 paid on-call firefighters and five in the interview process.

“We’ve got a pretty good organization for the little money we have,” said Gary Grote, fire chief since 1993.

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Above Left: Phil Saari, left, and son Eric Saari spend hobby time together finding and reselling vintage Porsches. This rusted 1960 Porsche 356 was found in the woods in rural Minnesota. In the background is a 1974 Porsche 914 “Bumble Bee” and a 1974 Volkswagen “Thing,” a replica of a German military vehicle.

Above Right: License plates from Porsches Phil and Eric Saari have obtained and resold adorn their hobby garage wall. Phil and Eric live next door to each other.

Porsche-loving pair prefers people

BY SARA MARIE MOORE STAFF WRITER

Phil Saari and son Eric Saari of Shoreview have a mutual love for Porsches – and people.

The duo became interested in Porsches 30 years ago, when Eric was just a child. But it involved into a fullblown hobby as years went by.

For over a decade now, Phil and Eric have been finding, buying and reselling Porsches. Their niche is Porsches from 1973 or older.

“The hunt is a part of the intrigue,” said Phil.

Meeting sellers of the cars has also been part of the fun.

“One of the things we enjoy about the chase of these cars is the awesome people we get to meet,” said Eric. “We end up creating new friendships all over the place.”

Sellers often are sad to see their car go, but entrust it to the Saaris.

“These cars are sometimes holed up in a garage or barn for decades,” said Eric. The Saaris buy cars and do history research which will help them to resell. They also clean

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neglected cars and sometimes buy parts to resell with it.

A recent acquisition was a rusted 1960 Porsche 356 found in the woods in rural Minnesota. The Saaris found missing parts through other sellers and plan to resell the car, potentially to an overseas buyer. The car was originally black and had a red interior, which was an unusual combination. The Porsche 356 was produced from 1948 to 1965. If fully restored by the buyer, the car could resell in the six-figure range.

Not all the cars the Saaris buy will be resold to buyers who will fully restore them. Some are sold for parts.

“Some cars are destined to become parts cars,” said Phil. “Some with a little TLC can return to the road.”

Meeting buyers is another part of the fun.

Buyers have not been hard to find, and fly from across the country to look at the cars. The pair have also had a number of buyers from overseas. Currently, there are more Porsches in the United States than in Germany, where they were originally produced.

The Saaris have grown their reputation to such an extent that they are now well known in the national network of Porsche lovers.

“The connection in the community keeps growing,” said Phil.

The Saaris make their hobby as much about the cars as about the people they interact with in the process. They

have had the opportunity to meet people from a variety of places and even sold a car to a friend of Jerry Seinfield.

The agent could not reveal the buyer’s name.

But the Saaris get to meet most of their sellers and buyers in person. It’s become a social hobby.

“It’s really about people and not really about the cars,” said Eric. “The chase is the fun part but the reward is meeting people.”

“It evolved to be a hobby not only for us, but for others,” said Phil. “They develop a trust that we are not here to misrepresent.”

The Saaris are now moving past 1973 in their hunt for cars. They currently house a 1974 Porsche 914 “Bumble Bee,” of which only 500 were made. Some of the older cars are becoming too expensive for the Saaris to buy and resell, as their value has skyrocketed over the last five years. Phil noted that five years ago they may have crushed the 1960 Porsche 356 they found in the woods. But now it’s a keeper.

In their garage is also a 1974 Volkswagen “Thing,” a replica of a German military vehicle. The Saaris enjoy bringing it up to their cabin in the summer.

Phil is retired from a career in human services, in which he worked with people who had disabilities. He now works at Joe’s Ski Shop. Eric works as a business analyst for Carousel Motor Group.

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Lino Lakes City Council Notes At its meeting Nov. 23, the Lino Lakes City Council took the following action: Observed Mayor Jeff Reinert administer the oath of office to new LLPD officer Jacob Swanson. Swanson, a 2011 graduate of White Bear Area High School, volunteered with the city’s police reserves in 2012 and then became a community service officer before being hired as a police officer this summer.

Approved a resolution supporting a special state law that will allow fi refighters with the Centennial Fire District (CFD) to transfer their pension funds to other departments. The subject of portable pensions was addressed by legislation introduced by state Rep. Linda Runbeck and Sen. Roger Chamberlain after the state Pension Board approved the change. Centerville and Circle Pines already have passed similar resolutions. A certificate document-

ing the council’s action will be conveyed from the city to the Minnesota Secretary of State; the final date to transfer pensions is Dec. 31, 2017, the council noted.

Approved a resolution allowing Director of Public Safety John Swenson to proceed with the implementation of a transition plan for fi re services in the city. The city’s Public Safety Fire Division will take the reins as primary agency for fire services as of 7 a.m. Jan. 1 after department personnel “build up to where we’re in response mode,” Swenson said. Lino Lakes will begin responding to fi re calls in tandem with the CFD in December to hone fi refighters’ response protocols. Come January, Lino Lakes will operate as the lead agency, responding out of both stations, while CFD will continue to respond to the city’s calls under auto-aid agreements until midnight Jan. 29. Also during

January, both departments will inventory and inspect all equipment and position it consistent with the distribution of assets agreement determined in August 2014.

The CFD Operations Committee gave its approval to the plan Nov. 9.

In his public safety update, Swenson said fi re turnout gear has been issued; the department will take delivery of SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) units no later than Dec. 11. Station No. 2 is still on schedule for completion Dec. 4. Cabinet and electrical installation was underway, and the lettering on the building is up.

Held the second reading of the 2016 fee schedule. The schedule is reviewed and adjusted annually if needed.

Adjustments this year mainly had to do with land use, utility and development fees.

Council approved a summary ordinance for publication.

Accepted $2,000 in grant funding from the Minnesota Officer of Justice Program to expand the city’s current rapid response lifesaver program. This program helps speed up the process of locating individuals with certain medical conditions who become lost or go missing.

Authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for repairing internal coatings within city Water Tower No. 1 located at 7470 Fourth Ave. Project funding will come from the water operating fund. It will take 14 weeks to repair the tower, which was built in 1991.

All antennae will need to be removed so the structure can be sandblasted, repaired and recoated before water demands increase again in the spring. KLM Engineering of Lake Elmo will prepare the plans ($10,500) and provide construction management ($11,560) and construction ob-

servation services ($79,636).

Public Services Director Rick DeGardner said he was “very happy” with the way the tower coatings have lasted. “Typically, you hope to get a 20- to 25-year life expectancy on it,” he said, adding that another of the city’s towers developed coating problems in its fi rst decade of service.

Approved final payment in the amount of $7,015.60 to Keys Well Drilling Co. for the construction of Well No. 6.

The fi nal amount paid for the work was $140,312.

Held the second reading of Ordinance No. 10-15 amending the city’s Floodplain Management Ordinance, and approved a summary ordinance for publication.

Deb Barnes

Lexington City Council Notes The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Nov. 10 meeting: Approved the final payment in the amount of $191,200.35 for the finished Flowerfield Road Street Improvement Project.

Deferred assessments on homestead property owned by persons 65 years of age or older. Four parcels had assessments deferred, the total amount deferred was 13,278.75.

Approved a second payment to JPMI Construction on the fire station improvement project in the amount of

$130,907.15. The fire station improvement project is about 70 percent complete.

Adopted the proposed assessment roll for one property for the 2015 South Service Drive Project, the improvement of the South Service Drive between Woodland Road and Griggs Avenue, in the amount of $88,381.31. The council had heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment.

Charged two property owners for maintenance issues related to ordinance violations. The total amount charged was 885.50.

Assessed 48 property owners for delinquent water and/ or sewer issues. The total amount assessed was 37,863.59.

Amended a fee schedule, to charge school districts $1000 for use of lexington facilities for athletic events.

Approved the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District’s request to use ball fields at Lexington Memorial Park for the Girls Section 4AAA softball tournament May 24, 25, 27, 31 and June 2 2016.

Sara Marie Moore

Circle Pines City Council Notes The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Nov. 25 meeting: Recognized an AFS foreign exchange student from Italy with a plaque. The student presented the council with a flag from Italy.

Held a public hearing on a CenturyLink cable television franchise ordinance. The council cited additional programming and increased competition as benefits of approving the CenturyLink franchise. Currently Comcast is the only cable company with an approved franchise in the city. The CenturyLink franchise was recommended by the North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC). The franchise has been placed before each member city of the NMTC. Adoption of the ordinance will be placed on the Dec. 8 agenda.

Adopted an ordinance regulating the type of development that may occur within the flood hazard areas within Circle Pines. The ordinance complies with the changes in rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program. The ordinance seeks to preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and storm water impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development.

Held a first reading on a proposed Domestic Partner Registration ordinance. A request was made by a resident for the city to have a Domestic Partner Registration so he could receive insurance benefits for his/her partner from his/her

employer, Medtronic. Nineteen other cities in Minnesota have Domestic Partner Registration, which does not create or limit rights or obligations in such areas as inheritance, adoption, child custody, separation and over 500 related areas as governed by state law. Council members noted Medtronic may want to change its policy in light of recent legislation concerning marriage.

Approved a fourth payment to Midwest Asphalt Corporation in the amount of $11,743.90 for the city’s 2015 Street Improvement Project. The council anticipates the retainage payment, to be made in spring of 2016, as the only remaining payment for the completed project.

Sara Marie Moore

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Above: An armed robbery takes place at Liquor Barrel in Circle Pines Nov. 20. The suspect resembles an unidentified suspect in a Blaine liquor store robbery Sept. 28.

CIRCLE PINES — An armed robbery occurred at Liquor Barrel Friday evening, Nov. 20.

According to police reports, a Caucasian male entered the store wearing a blue bandana over his face, which had a white star on it. He had a black handgun in his waistband but did not brandish it. He obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled in a small, light-colored four-door vehicle with another person of unknown race and gender.

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in

identifying the robbers.

The primary robber is described as 5-foot-6-inches with a thin build and was wearing jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket with the hood up over a black ball cap. He also had black gloves with a white seam or piping between the thumb and index finger.

Video footage of the suspect from the Liquor Barrel reviewed by the Centennial Lakes Police Department reveals a suspect with clothing similar to a suspect on a video from a Blaine liquor store robbery Sept. 28. The suspect was also wearing gloves with a light-colored seam in the Blaine robbery

footage. The suspect in the Blaine robbery has not been identified.

“We believe the suspect is likely the same individual,” said Russell Blanck, lieutenant for Centennial Lakes Police.

Although no one was injured in the incident, the primary robber is known to be armed, is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with information should contact the Centennial Lake Police Department by calling 911.

The robbery occurred around 9:50 p.m. at Liquor Barrel, located at 39 Central Street.

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