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Night to Unite helps communities build relationships BY CJ WRZESIEN PRESS INTERN
Night to Unite is set to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5, as local neighborhoods work with police and fire departments to put together a night of block parties to foster a stronger sense of community. “If people know their neighbors, they can better identify suspicious activity and call 911 to report it,” explained Centennial Lakes Police Chief James Mork. “Night to Unite provides a welcoming setting for
police officers and firefighters to connect with members of the community in a way that builds and strengthens relationships. The best crime prevention resource we have is the eyes and ears of citizens looking out for each other. Connected neighborhoods equal safer neighborhoods.” The Centennial Lakes Police Department has participated in Night to Unite for many years, but has seen a decline in the requests it receives SEE NIGHT TO UNITE, PAGE 11
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Neighbors around the Quad area will gather for block parties Tuesday, Aug. 5 in honor of Night to Unite.
Darrin Mosher leaving Centerville City Council BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
After months of attending council meetings remotely from South Carolina, Centerville City Council Member Darrin Mosher has officially declared that he will move to South Carolina to take another job. Council rules require members to reside in Darrin Centerville. Mosher Now that Mosher has submitted his letter of resignation, the council can declare a vacancy. In his letter, Mosher said, “Serving the residents of Centerville has been one of the greatest honors of my life.” At the council’s most recent meeting, Mayor Nancy Golden said that Mosher has helped shape the future of the city for 20 years. He served on the city’s Parks and Recreation Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission before
Lexington welcomes new fire chief Mike Mohler is sworn in as the new Lexington fire chief following the retirement of Erik Edwards, the former chief. Mohler has served on the fire department since 2011 and has filled several leadership roles. He has been the department’s fire prevention officer, a lieutenant and assistant fire chief.
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becoming a member of the City Council in 2018. “This is a hard night,” Golden said. “We had our differences, but we always smiled and laughed.” Golden promised Mosher that his colleagues planned to honor him personally, most likely at Kelly’s Korner, when he next comes to town. Council Member Anita Rios said she would miss Mosher’s history and memory skills, not to mention his kindness. She thanked Mosher for all the times he helped her during the past year before she was on the council herself. “I was a resident. You always picked up the call and talked through issues with me,” she said. The city is accepting applications to fill Mosher’s seat. The new council member will fill the remainder of Mosher’s term, which expires in January 2027. Applications may be submitted in person at City Hall or via email to Athanasia Lewis at alewis@centervillemn. com.
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