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Remembering the tornado 15 years later

Teacher of the Year: ‘Greatest profession in the world’

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Out of 540 nominations, one has risen to the top. Mark Domschot, a social studies and Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) teacher at North Campus, is the 2023-2024 White Bear Lake Area Educators (WBLAE) Teacher of the Year.

“I’m unbelievably humbled … It’s the greatest profession in the world. I couldn’t be more proud to be a teacher,” Domschot said. “There are so many great teachers in White Bear.”

Domschot always knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a teacher. He has been a teacher for 28 years. He has been in the district for five years. Prior to that, he was at Centennial Schools. In addition to his teaching role at North Campus, he is also the assistant girls hockey coach and assistant football coach.

Hannah Hensley, who works with Domschot at North Campus, described him as a B.E.A.R, which stands for brave, energetic, advocate and real. “In Mark’s classes his students know him as a real person, as a dad, a coach, a brother and a person they can trust and who cares about them,” Hensley explained.

May 25 will mark 15 years since an EF-3 tornado hit Hugo, destroying houses, businesses, trees, barns and silos. In addition to the damage, the tornado took a life. Two-year-old Nathaniel, son of Hugo residents Gerard and Christina Prindle, was killed and his 5-year-old sister Annika also suffered severe brain damage. See more on page 2.

Former gambling manager plays discrimination card

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

ST. PAUL — The White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association’s ex-gambling manager has filed a countersuit in district court against her former employer.

Among the counterclaims in a complaint filed exactly a month after Christine Olson, 54, was sued by the hockey association: She claims she was bullied and

harassed as a result of her gender and age; that she was forced to resign because the association was not following its own bylaws and not following the Minnesota Gambling Control Board’s rules, statutes and regulations; and that the association “constructively discharged” Olson.

In fact, the actions of the White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association (WBLAHA) against her became so severe, Olson

alleged, that “they altered the terms of her employment and created a hostile work environment,” forcing her to quit.

These allegations come from an employee making $129,000 at the time she resigned March 28, 2023.

The White Bear nonprofit filed a lawsuit April 3 against Olson (“White Bear hockey association sues former gambling manager,”

“Mark builds and promotes community through relationship building, engaging in his students’ relevant lives and promoting action. He builds relationships beyond the classroom by being present and involved within our community in White Bear Lake,” said Mae Haley, the 2022-2023 WBLAE Teacher of the Year. “Mark also makes history relevant to today’s learners by learning from all perspectives, all while supporting students who are called to action.”

“I live in White Bear, I coach in White Bear, I have

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June 2008

HUGO — A tornado that swept through the city of Hugo Sunday night left a local 2-year-old boy dead, with four other victims still hospitalized as of Tuesday morning.

The 2-year-old was identified by authorities as Nathaniel Prindle, who reportedly died after he was thrown by high winds into a nearby pond. On Tuesday, his 4-year-old sister, Annika, was in stable condition at Children’s Hospital, and their father, Gerald, was in stable condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Some 150 homes in the Waters Edge and Creekview neighborhoods west of Highway 61 in northern Hugo were damaged in the storm, which the National Weather Service categorized as an EF-3 that caused winds of up to 165 mph. Of those, 36 homes were completely decimated, according to the Red Cross, while 143 more were damaged and 625 were affected in more minor ways.

“It was as horrific as anything I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Hugo City Administrator Mike Ericson.

Hugo Mayor Fran Miron estimated damage to personal property to amount to about $25 million.

May 2009

HUGO — Lisa Kaspszak says without hesitation she’d trade in her new home and possessions to get back all that she lost Memorial Day weekend a year ago.

There are, however, intangibles she’d never give back — the stronger-than-ever sense of community in her Creekview Preserve neighborhood and a fortified faith in the goodness of humanity.

Kaspszak’s house on Fenway Avenue was destroyed in the May 25 tornado. The family left to visit relatives just an hour before the storm struck. When they returned, they weren’t allowed into their neighborhood. A photograph in the Star Tribune the next morning gave them the first glimpse of their house — still standing, but uninhabitable.

They lost 90 percent of their possessions, Kaspszak said, but all but one of their family photos were spared.

Most of their roof was torn off, but the roof still remained over the closet in which she kept most of their photos.

The support in the following days was awe-inspiring, Kaspszak said.

November 2010

HUGO — Two years later, the infamous Memorial weekend tornado is still attracting attention.

The Science Museum of Minnesota is displaying a toilet still standing when the house around it fell, in an upcoming exhibit on natural disasters. And the Weather Channel network sent a production crew Nov. 9 to film eyewitness accounts for a 2011 television broadcast.

The mayor was interviewed; his farm was the last area hit as the May 25 tornado traveled east. Former public works director Chris Petree was interviewed; it’s his toilet going to the museum. Ron Dreyling shot an amateur video outside his patio door in Creekview Preserve. The NBC representative talked to Dreyling and is borrowing his footage. The Citizen editor Deb Barnes was interviewed; she was the first reporter on the scene, managing to slip in before roads were blocked after getting a phone call from a friend.

New York City producer Megan Lardner with NBC Universal conducted the interviews for the show. Lardner said she had a “lovely time in Hugo. Everyone was wonderful and extremely kind. I was impressed by the character of Hugo’s residents and their

obvious concern for one another.”

Lardner used a local crew for the shoot, which does not have a firm air time at this date. The TV show is called “Weather: Caught on Camera” and features extreme weather and natural disasters. Each episode is 30 minutes and consists of four acts.

May 2013

Meet anyone you haven’t seen for awhile in Hugo, and the talk eventually turns to the weather — and the city’s deadly 2008 tornado.

“How are the Prindles?” they invariably ask. Jerry and Christy Prindle are doing well in Shoreview, where they now live.

Five years since the EF-3 tornado struck Hugo on Memorial Day weekend and devastated their young family, they are the parents of three: Annika, who will be 10 June 3; Nathaniel, or “Nate,” who died at the age of 2 when the family home in Creekview Preserve was demolished; and son Micah, now almost 3, whom they adopted in 2010.

Annika received a severe head injury in the tornado that struck May 25 just after 5 p.m. Her parents’ lives have since revolved around her medical issues and her small but not insignificant successes.

May 2018

HUGO — Although it was 10 years ago, May 25, 2008 is a day that is vividly imprinted on the memories of many residents in Hugo, Lino Lakes, Blaine and surrounding areas.

That day, supercell thunderstorms produced large hail and tornadoes from the North Metro to western Wisconsin. Four tornadoes touched down in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin. The strongest tornado was an EF-3, which hit Hugo, destroying houses, businesses, trees, barns and silos.

Hail was also a major threat. Hail larger than golf balls was reported in Hugo, Blaine, Anoka and St. Cloud. According to the National Weather Service, hail in Lino Lakes remained on the ground for 20 hours after the storm, and the largest hailstone reported in the state that day was 3.5 inches in diameter.

In addition to the damage, the tornado took a life. Two-year-old Nathaniel, son of Hugo residents Gerard and Christina Prindle, was killed and his 5-year-old sister Annika also suffered severe brain damage.

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New pilot program helps students master mental health

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER REGIONAL STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Good mental health is important to leading healthy and successful lives, but we often don’t learn how to take care of our mental health until well into adulthood. In a nation that has seen increasing violence and self-harm among children, addressing mental health among youth is more important than ever.

A new nonprofit called Inner Genius is hoping to make a difference by testing a new pilot program in White Bear Schools this month. The program, titled Mental Emotional Mastery, will challenge a class of fifth graders at Matoska International IB World School to learn about their emotional and mental wellness and explore healthy ways to manage emotions.

The pilot was designed by Shannon McCarty and Nycole Fry, who both have children in the school district. McCarty is a chiropractor who owns Soul Chiropractic in White Bear Lake. She has also studied neuropsychology and brings a strong scientific perspective to the program.

“We feel that a lot of our increased violence and self-harm is due to intense feelings and thoughts in the kids with no understanding what it is and what to do,” McCarty said.

Fry is an artist who has spent seven years working on art therapy programs with incarcerated individuals. In her conversations with incarcerated students, she has heard again and again that one of the things people wished they had was some kind of program in schools that helps address unspoken emotional distress, especially for children who come from difficult home situations.

“That was what really sparked my

interest to dig deeper into it,” Fry said. She also studied social science, and said she enjoys learning about human behavior. The goal with Mental Emotional Mastery is to give students the tools and language they need to properly process emotions and learn to manage them by encouraging mindfulness and engaging the senses.

“It’s therapeutic form of art, where we really tap into their emotions and encourage creative expression, allowing them that freedom and space to be vulnerable and raw, not only with themselves but with one another,” Fry said.

Connecting with others is another big part of improving well-being, Fry added. “When you sit with a group and share with the peers that are around you, they don’t feel alone, they feel a sense of belonging. There’s power in that connection.”

McCarty elaborated with a bit of scientific insight: “When you have

connection and people want to share in a group setting, it activates a part of your nervous system that helps everyone self-regulate,” she said. “When you go to the grocery store and someone smiles at you, it activates your nervous system for pleasure by having that vulnerable connection.”

The Mental Emotional Mastery program will include grade-specific workbooks that teach children emotional intelligence and regulation. Each workbook will feature one of nine basic emotions, but the one-month pilot will focus entirely on the emotion of joy.

The program has received a $5,000 grant from the PATCH Foundation, which provides support to child-based community organizations that address poverty, homelessness, emotional well-being, illiteracy, illness and lack of education. The Inner Genius team is also looking to connect with other area organizations and nonprofits interested in collaborating on children’s mental health.

“There’s more violence than there’s ever been, more emotional dysregulation, more fights, from not understanding their own biology and how they feel,” McCarty said. “[Fry] and I really felt this calling to help these children have a different experience so they can support themselves and each other.”

“To be a strong leader and be successful, you need to know yourself and how to interact with your peers around you,” Fry said. “Schools are working more on mental health nowadays, but we need that mental wellness, that emotional intelligence. That’s another piece to the puzzle to forming a more rounded individual.”

The Mental Emotional Mastery pilot will take place in four 45-minute sessions with students in Kristen

GROUNDING EXERCISES TO TRY AT HOME

Grounding techniques are exercises that help you refocus on the present moment to distract yourself from anxious or uncomfortable feelings.

1. Practice self-kindness: Repeat these phrases to yourself: “You’re having a hard time, but you’ll get through this”; “You’re strong, and you can move through this pain”; “You’re trying hard and you’re doing your best.”

2. Put your hands in water: Focus on the water’s temperature and how it feels on your fingertips, palms, and the back of your hands. Does it feel the same on each part of your hand? Use warm water first, then cold. Next try cold water first, then warm. Does it feel different to switch from cold to warm or warm to cold?

Konop’s fifth grade class during the month of May. Students will participate in small-group discussion, have open conversations about emotions, practice mindfulness and engage their creative sides with a joy-focused art project. If all goes well, the Inner Genius leaders plan to approach the school board about incorporating the program into more classes in the district. Learn more about Mental Emotional Mastery and Inner Genius at https://www. innergenius.org/.

WEEKLY WAG

Charley is a handsome, 1-year-old basset hound/ Labrador retriever mix. He weighs about 30 pounds, and he is a little social butterfly. Charley is a friendly boy who loves everyone he meets and likes to play with other dogs. In addition to his social schedule, Charley likes baths, swimming, car rides and downtime with his people. He is affectionate and always enjoys a good belly rub.

Charley is still working on his obedience training and house training, but

he is a quick learner and with consistent, patient guidance, he will be a complete success. Charley arrived at Ruff Start Rescue as a transfer from Texas. He is a loving, goofy, playful dog who will be a wonderful addition to an active, welcoming family. Charley has a happy-go-lucky personality that will instantly melt your heart.

If you are interested in learning more about Charley or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your

application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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Logo for the new pilot program.

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A breakdown of the guiding principles that will be used in the pilot program include the Four Pillars of Mental Emotional Mastery.

Continuing to fight

This year was my first Mother’s Day after having my son Royce, who already 4 months old.

Being a mom is HARD. Prior to becoming a mom, I had often been told that being a parent is the most challenging yet rewarding job you’ll ever do — I know that’s true, but nothing prepared me for what my motherhood journey would look like.

I want to be 100% transparent. And what better time to do that during the month of May, which happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Shenanigans

I read “What to Expect When you’re Expecting,” took a birth class and multiple new motherhood classes while I was pregnant. With the exception of a brief mention of them, none of those prepared me for the “mommy blues” or the more severe postpartum anxiety/depression.

My son was born Dec. 26. His birth was pretty traumatic and I ended up needing to be hospitalized, which was even more traumatic. Being separated from my son when he was just days old was really tough. I couldn’t help but feel like I was missing out on that really important bonding time. And I felt so much guilt for my husband having to do everything on his own.

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Being separated from my son brought on this a level of shame and guilt I had never experienced before. That coupled with my dog needing emergency eye surgery, my other dog needing a wheel chair and the mommy blues was the perfect storm, leading to postpartum anxiety/depression.

The months after Royce was born are such a blur to me. I cried every day. I couldn’t help but feel like the worst mom on this planet. I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I did everything to prepare for him but it wasn’t enough.

Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, tearfulness, appetite changes and sleep disturbance. I had all of those. Many women with postpartum depression also have significant anxiety symptoms. This most commonly takes the form of generalized anxiety, persistent and excessive worries, feelings of tension and inability to relax. I had those too.

Many postpartum women also have symptoms consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Obsessional thoughts are experienced as intrusive, unwanted and inconsistent with one’s typical personality or behavior.

I was so embarrassed and ashamed of what I was going through that it caused me to completely shut down. I stopped checking social media and stopped responding to texts and calls from friends and family. I didn’t know how to explain what I was going through and didn’t think people would understand. But what I didn’t know is by doing that I would make what I was experiencing even worse.

I discovered that even though I felt alone, I wasn’t. According to the National Library of Medicine, around one in seven women can develop postpartum depression (PPD). As many as half of PPD in new mothers go undiagnosed because of not wanting to disclose to family members.

It’s taken me months to open up about what I experienced for that exact reason. Fear that my family, friends and society would judge me for something I couldn’t prevent. I have had to take it one day at a time, some days one minute at a time, but I’m feeling more and more like myself every day.

And every time I see Royce smile or hear him laugh, I’m reminded that I was meant to be a mother and I will continue to fight for him, because he deserves it.

So, to all the mom’s out there who are doing the best they can to be the best parents they can be and struggling. I see you. You are doing a great job and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Shannon Granholm is the Managing Editor at Press Publications.

change and creating a bright future in education

As technology changes rapidly, so do our jobs. Our society is going through a period of quick transformation driven by automation and artificial intelligence. Over the past three years, we have witnessed significant shifts that will shape the future of work, and we ask ourselves, what does this mean for the future of K-12 education? We believe it’s time to reimagine learning, motivation, and purpose and re-evaluate what skills students need to succeed. Our board adopted a new framework or Foundation of Success for all students. It includes academic outcomes and personal characteristics that advance our values of compassion, integrity, respect, responsibility and service.

personalize their learning, and align their career goals to increase intrinsic motivation.

Fostering teamwork: Instead of employers “controlling” employees’ work, there’s a shift towards empowering and enabling teams to perform. Collaboration and teamwork are becoming increasingly important.

Embracing reskilling: Teams need to remain agile, which requires lifelong learning through reskilling and upskilling. This involves a combination of formal training, apprenticeships, and mentoring.

Movers & Shakers

A 2023 McKinsey Report on the Future of Work challenges us to rethink the traditional school system. McKinsey recommends organizations build strength in five areas:

Discovering purpose: Recognizing that a sense of purpose drives human performance and productivity, students should have opportunities to explore their interests,

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Cultivating collaboration: Organizations must find new and improved ways to collaborate. We should be intentional about designing interactions and communicating expectations to foster effective collaboration.

Accelerating technology adoption: To make better decisions, individuals and companies should embrace new tools and utilize data to drive optimal results.

Change is a natural part of life. It can be exciting, scary, or even uncomfortable, but one thing is for sure — it is inevitable.

Our school district has already experienced a lot of change. This year alone, we are adjusting to new attendance boundaries for some of our elementary and middle school buildings. Our schools and staff teams have adapted to new spaces. And the planning for the unified high school has many layers of change in organization,

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processes and opportunities for students and staff.

We are committed to rethinking traditional models to ensure our staff and students receive meaningful, relevant learning experiences. As employers, we are responsible for guiding our employees to connect with their purpose to make a positive impact on students’ lives. Our learning environment is designed to promote collaboration, resembling an office space rather than a lecture hall. Our traditional education system can no longer keep up with the constantly evolving society and economy. We believe that our students and teachers should be the ones taking charge of creating engaging learning experiences that encourage our students to envision their future, set goals, and pursue their passions. Students who take ownership of their learning will be more successful in life. Students who develop strong habits, routines and self-discipline — self-directed learners — will find doors open to many new and innovative opportunities.

We have the power to create a transformational educational experience that prepares students for THEIR future, not our past. We will embrace the journey of change!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Lower out-of-pocket costs

As someone who suffers from Crohn’s disease, I know how burdensome the symptoms can be, which is why I am looking to local lawmakers to prioritize legislation that brings more treatment options to patients like me.

I have tried several different forms of medication, and while they relieved my symptoms, they came with extreme side effects. Ultimately, I chose to forgo those medications and pursue holistic medicines, because there were no better medical options that fit my needs.

There have been a lot of conversations by state lawmakers to implement a prescription price-setting board to help lower costs patients face, but I fear that lawmakers are overlooking patients like me when considering this idea. You see, government-led price-setting measures can inadvertently reduce resources needed for research and treatment development. As someone who is waiting on alternative medication options, this type of policy seems like the wrong approach.

Our local officials should instead find ways to help lower out-of-pocket costs patients face, without harming my chances at eventually finding a treatment that works for me. I encourage our legislators to look at pharmacy benefit managers who withhold discounts and rebates on medications from patients to increase their own profits. By doing this, pharmacy benefit managers saddle patients with more expenses.

If the Minnesota Legislature wants to make impactful change that helps lower out-of-pocket costs and also doesn’t risk the chances of finding new Crohn’s treatments, I ask them to look at pharmacy benefit managers instead.

Riley Mosser Centerville

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF HUGO,

ORDINANCE 2023-523

MINNESOTA

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62, ARTICLE II, SECTION 62-

56 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION LICENSE TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES

THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 62, Article II, Section 62-56 to state the following:

62-56 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION LICENSE

No person shall collect mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) from residents within the city without first securing a license from the city. The City Council, in the interest of maintaining healthful and sanitary conditions in the city, as well as to protect the public infrastructure, hereby reserves the right to limit the number of licenses. Through attrition, the maximum number of licenses issued shall decrease to three. If a currently issued license is not renewed or is revoked, a new license shall not be issued unless there are no more than two licenses in effect at such time a new license is applied for.

Section 2. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not specifically included with that judgment.

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Section 3. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage and publication.

ADOPTED by the City Council this 1st day of May, 2023.

Tom Weidt, Mayor

ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk

Published one time in The Citizen on May 18, 2023.

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BUSINESS BRIEF

Sun Auto Tire acquires TGK

TGK Automotive Specialists, a 24-store business, has been purchased by Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. The deal marks Sun Auto Tire’s entrance into the Minnesota market. According to Modern Tire Dealer TGK Automotive Specialists operates 183 bays and includes 237 employees who are joining Sun Auto Tire.

• This year’s Good Neighbor Days celebration is scheduled for June 9-11 at the Hanifl Fields and Shelter. New this year will be ax throwing and a presentation from the Minnesota Raptor Center. The event will return to Lions Park in 2024.

• Firefighter Trevor Legros has resigned from the fire department. Legros joined Hugo fire in November 2016 and resigned as he is no longer able to meet the firefighter requirements.

• The Hugo American Legion continues to show its support for the Hugo Fire Department. Most recently, the Legion donated $1,000.

• The MS150, scheduled for June 10-11, is expected to bring approximately 2,100 riders through town. Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Society fundraiser travels from Proctor, Minnesota, to White Bear Lake. Bikers will travel south through Hugo, primarily using the Hardwood Creek Trail and Highway 61.

• New Life Church once again plans to host some outdoor services this summer and fall. Approximately 100 people are expected to attend the June 11 service. A date has not been set for the fall outdoor service.

• Veterans Up North Rodeo Inc. has applied for a special event permit to host a military rodeo Aug. 25-26 at the Dead Broke Arena, located at 5676 170th St. N. Approximately 90 military rodeo athletes and 1,500-3,000 spectators are expected to attend. The event will be a competition consisting of six rodeo events, which will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. each day. There will be local vendors between 5 to 9 p.m., and food and alcohol will be served.

• The city will limit its list of licensed refuse haulers from seven to three. The City Council has previously expressed interest in reducing the wear on public infrastructure caused by multiple garbage trucks traveling on the same streets.

• Both a water reuse agreement and public drainage/utility easement agreement are now in place for Hugo Gardens, west of Lions Volunteer Park. The city of Hugo has successfully built the water reuse infrastructure as part of the CSAH 8 water reuse project that also brings stormwater for irrigation purposes to Hugo Gardens, Keystone Place, Lions Park, City Hall and portions of 147th Street. The Hugo Gardens development needed to construct a portion of the trunk water reuse line outside of the public

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Snowmobile club will offer parking for Good Neighbor Days

The Hugo Knight Riders Snowmobile Club will offer $5 parking on all three days of Good Neighbor Days. The parking area at 7195 137th St. N. is located right across the county road from Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Approximately 500 to 600 vehicles will fit on the 10-acre

drainage and utility easements identified in the final plat.

A water reuse agreement is also in place for Keystone Place.

• As M/I Homes continues with plans for the roundabout at 159th Street and Highway 61, Industrial Utilities has expressed some concerns related to their singular access that is proposed to be replaced with another access further to the south onto Highway 61 and another added along 159th Street. City staff developed an agreement that ensures that the developer will add fencing and rolling gates for security purposes, install sewer and water services into the property, construct the two access points, connect these access points to the existing parking lot, design 159th to a 10-ton standard without limitations during spring road restrictions and add safety signage for pedestrians at the company’s entrance location that crosses a public trail. A temporary easement will be granted for construction purposes.

• The city will once again apply dust control to approximately 23 miles of gravel roads this year. The project is expected to cost $136,882 and will be completed by Northern Salt Inc.

• M/I Homes has requested approval of a final plat to be known as “Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition” to plat 20 additional lots on property located north of Egg Lake Road (CSAH 8) and east of Goodview Avenue. This will develop the last phase of the Rice Lake Reserve preliminary plat and planned unit development (PUD).

• City Administrator Bryan Bear’s performance review has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, June 5.

• A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, for the Bernin Park property. The city purchased the property located at 15230 Greene Ave. N. for $145,000. The 0.46-acre property was owned by the Bruce A. Bernin Trust. The Parks Commission feels the residential lot would give flexibility in locating the park entrance, simplify utility connections and provide a better buffer between the park and the residential neighborhood.

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, June 5.

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property, owned by Erica and Grant Whitaker. In addition to two parking attendants and two security guards, who will be present at all times, there will also be a police officer to help escort families across the street safely. Motorists should look for signs directing them where to go.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center  6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville  Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site  14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo

Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center  6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville  www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937 761757

Masses: Sunday 9:30am & 6:30pm Wed 6:30p, Thurs 8:00a Fri 8:00a, Sat 4p

Reconciliation: Wed 5:30-6:15p,Thurs 8:30-9:00a

Communion:

Centerville Music in the Park returns

For the 15th year, Centerville’s Music in the Park will return June 13. Every Tuesday night through Aug. 15, residents are invited to Hidden Spring Park to listen to music and enjoy food from food trucks.

COMMUNITY BRIEF

Advocacy and leadership training for Minnesotans with disabilities

disabilities.

MDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 5/14/2023 Metro

Partners in Policymaking is taking applications from Minnesotans with disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities. Participants become effective advocates for themselves, their children and others with

The monthly two-day sessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays, from September to May (with no session in December). Sessions are held at the Crowne Plaza Aire, at 3 Appletree Square in Bloomington, near Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Limited to 35 Minnesotans,

participants are selected by a panel of Partners graduates and representatives of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Applications can be found at bit.ly/ partnersapplication and are due by July 14. For more information, contact Brenton Rice at brenton@ togevents.com or 651-242-6589.

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COUNTERSUIT: Former gambling manager complaint alleges emotional distress

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April 12, 2023), alleging that “egregious actions” by its former gambling manager gave the association no choice but to sue her.

“Her unlawful and tortious actions have not only intentionally and willfully harmed the association, and thereby its 800 youth who participate in its nonprofit programming, but will continue to irreparably harm the association,” read a lawsuit filed in Ramsey County District Court, six days after Olson abruptly quit. She had managed the charitable gambling operation for 12 years.

According to the association’s complaint, a 2021 audit report shows WBLAHA generated almost $32 million in revenue, $4.7 million in net revenue and $871,360 in profits. In 2022, under Olson’s management, the association’s total gambling profits decreased to $680,400, despite an increase in revenue.

It wasn’t until after Olson’s resignation that the board of directors learned she had been planning her resignation and “the demise of the nonprofit’s gambling revenue for months,” according to the complaint. That’s when the board discovered Olson had formed her own company, Minnesota Gambling Consultants LLC, six months earlier. The company, which has the same address as Olson’s Hugo residence, is named co-defendant.

Despite Olson’s alleged behavior, the board approved a salary increase to $140,000 prior to her resignation, with a 3.5% return from a new bingo hall going forward to “smooth relations with her.”

In her May 3 countersuit, Olson’s Bloomington attorneys, Philip Villaume and Jeffrey Schiek, write that “as a result of Olson’s gender and age, she was consistently singled out, reprimanded, verbally berated, subjected to pretextual adverse employment actions, and ultimately constructively terminated. The actions of WBLAHA against Olson were so severe or pervasive that they altered the terms of her employment and created a hostile work environment.”

The gambling manager’s “constructive termination” was described as an “adverse employment action taken by WBLAHA” against Olson.

Also noted in the counter complaint, shortly after “terminating” Olson,

WBLAHA hired Kevin Bergstrom to replace her. “He is younger than Olson and a male,” it read.

Her attorneys stated that Olson had every right to contract with “an entity she wanted” after being terminated from employment with WBLAHA and that WBLAHA “intentionally interfered” with certain contracts Olson had with certain third-party vendors.

“Based on wrongful actions of WBLAHA, it is reasonably probable that Olson will suffer damages or lost benefits,” the complaint stated, “adding there was no justification for WBLAHA’s actions.”

The hockey association alleged in its suit against Olson that she interfered with its longtime relationships with its gambling partners, vendors, employees and members, and used confidential information to benefit her in a new position designed to take away the association’s gambling business.

The defendant also denied breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty allegations made by the WBLAHA in answer to the lawsuit, including denial of allegations she unfairly competed with the association while still an employee, used confidential information in connection with her business relationship with Merrick Community Services and Minnesota Gambling Consultants (Olson’s LLC), solicited WBLAHA employees, vendors and business partners and otherwise violated “her duty of loyalty owed to WBLAHA.”

Olson’s counter complaint alleges that the association’s conduct has caused her “severe emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment, humiliation and physical suffering. In addition, as a direct and proximate result of WBLAHA’s conduct, Olson has also suffered and continues to suffer economic damages including lost wages and job benefits. All of these damages are in an amount yet to be determined, but are believed to be in an amount exceeding $50,000.”

Her attorneys are asking for a jury trial with the right to amend the complaint to allege punitive damages.

The court case has been assigned to the Hon. Leonardo Castro, the same Ramsey County judge who heard the Water Gremlin case.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday May 18; June 1 & 15; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, May 22; the 4th Monday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

CURRENT EVENTS

QUAD AREA SENIOR EXPO AND WELLNESS FAIR

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18

Where: St Geneive’s Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville

Details: Free fair includes vendor booths, health screeings, food vendors, prescription/sharps collection and lot of prizes.

Contact: www.quadareachamber.org

VEHICLE FAIR

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18

Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Free family event hosted by Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) where young kids can explore a variety of big trucks and vehicles. No registration required. Contact: 651-407-2441 or communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE GALA 70

When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Annual fundraising event for Lakeshore Players Theatre, celebrating it’s 70th season, includes cocktail hour, dinner, benefit concert, auction, and piano bar after party. Cocktail attire encouraged. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

FIVE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT LGBTQ+ YOUTH IN YOUR LIFE

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 18

Where:  Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Workshop for parents, family members, educators, and friends who want to learn to support and understand LGBTQ+ kids in a safe space. Register online.

Contact: drmsky.us/5waysregister

CANINE CARNIVAL

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20

Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy

Details: Learn about dogs and their wolf relatives, meet dog related service providers, visit with vendors, and enjoy dog demonstrations. Food and beverages. Dog on leashed welcome. See cost details online.

Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org/ upcoming-events/canine-carnival

PLANT SALE AND GARDEN EXPO

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 20

Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Highway 5 and Manning Ave.

Details: Shop for a variety of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, herbs, annuals, perennials, prairie plants and grasses and landscaping decor while supporting Washington County Master Gardeners. Visit with Master Gardeners and other experts on gardening topics.

Contact: washingtoncountymg.org

PARKING LOT SALE

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 20

Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F

Details: Individuals and vendors can set up a garage sale in the parking lot for a fee; shoppers can attend to find treasures. Also Craft Corner gift shop sale.

Contact: 651-653-3121 or communityservices.isd624.org

EAA CHAPTER 745 PANCAKE BREAKFAST

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 20

Where: Benson Airport, 5860 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake

Details: Fly-in breakfast also open to the public.

Contact: chapters.eaa.org/eaa745

School board hears BARR update

BY BROOKE WOHLRABE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Dr. Alison Gillespie recenlty provided a building assets reducing risks (BARR) update to the White Bear Lake Area Schools Board. Gillespie said BARR is in three of the elementary schools, both middle schools and the high school. It is the most researched intervention that helps with students and culture and climate in school. Gillespie said they’ve received several grants to keep the program going.

“It has 14 student impacts from increasing math achievement, more credits earned, higher GPA, reducing chronic absenteeism,” Gillespie said.

She said that WBL is the second district-wide BARR adoption ever across the country and it’s something everyone should be proud of.

Gillespie said that she and some other staff members recently attended the National Conference, thanks to grant funding, and that the WBL district was featured in a video.

Following the video, it was asked what data is looked at and how it’s known whether or not the program is successful.

“All of those outcomes we’re looking at. Student attendance, student grades, behavior data… along with qualitative data in terms of how students are engaging in class and how teachers are feeling about success in classrooms,” Gillespie said.

Several of the board members asked other questions about the program and staff members who have implemented it in their classrooms were present to answer.

Board Member Kathleen Daniels said she thought it was nice to have an intervention that students don’t need to qualify for.

“As a former special ed teacher, there were kids who we knew needed hep but somehow didn’t qualify for special education or a 504 plan or anything else… this is more than an intervention but a future shift from what I’m listening to. It’s so exciting to hear and it’s great that it’s making a difference for students,” Daniels said.

In his report to the board, Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak said that the district recently received its 2022 four-year graduation rate data from the Minnesota Department of Education and that the district’s rate tops the state’s gradation rate by almost 5.5% with 89.1% of 2022 seniors receiving their diploma within four

years in White Bear Lake Schools. The 2022 graduation rate at South Campus is 95.7% and the the area learning center recorded the second highest graduation rate compared to ALCs in the surrounding area at 63.9%.

Kazmierczak also shared that Willow Lane Elementary School fifth graders will be taking over Donatelli’s Restaurant by working as cooks, servers and hosts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays through May 23.

“Community members are invited to stop by for lunch to support both the students and Donatelli’s,” Kazmierczak said.

He shared news of the high school spring production of “Clue,” which will take place at 7 p.m. each night from May 31 through June 3. A 2 p.m. matinee will also take place on June 3. The play will be shown at the Century College West Campus theater.

Kazmierczak said that the district has been awarded a grant of $122,000 through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of traffic safety for the installation of stop arm cameras on all 36 school district buses.

“Data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety estimates that statewide, drivers disregard stop arms more than 100,000 times in a given school year,” Kazmierczak said.

In other news:

• A student recognition video was shown which honored students who represented the district in state and national competitions in archery, boys basketball and History Day.

• A recognition took place for student liaisons to the board, Lauren Collier and Ariana Van Cook, for their roles as 2022-23 student representatives.

• There was first reading of six different policies. They will come back to the board for a second reading at a later date.

• The board approved a low bid of $418,000 for the Bald Eagle Avenue road improvements.

• The board approved the Teachers on Call agreement, which has a goal of retaining substitute teachers.

• The board approved approved six new or updated school board policies.

• Board Chair Jessica Ellison noted that the consent agenda approved a number of generous donations for teacher appreciation week. She expressed gratitude for the generosity of the community.

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Construction to start soon at Central Middle School

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Next in line for the “building our future” referendum of the White Bear Lake Area School District is the Central Middle School project.

Sal Bagley of Wold Architects and Engineers said Central Middle School is expanding to take over the current District Center building.

“We’ve just passed the bid opening phase of the project and design is complete, but construction obviously has not yet started,” Bagley said. “We are still working through some of the referendum projects which include districtwide additions and renovations to accommodate enrollment growth.”

Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak said Central Middle School staff were deeply involved in the design process. “They began working with the team from Wold back in June 2022,” he said.

The Central Middle School project scope includes renovating the district office to create additional classroom space, a gym addition, kitchen and cafeteria renovation/expansion, updated classrooms, media center and flex areas, and safety and security upgrades. The total cost for the project is approximately $33.13 million.

“A huge part of the project is doing a total renovation of the kitchen and cafeteria experience for Central updated classrooms; learning commons and flexible learning areas; and safety and security upgrades,” Begley said. “And then last, but not least, quite a few upgrades to the system to the building, including adding dehumidification to classrooms.”

The floor plan of the building will be made up of “homes, lakes and trails”.

“The ‘home’ really represents those flexible learning areas that every grade level will have access to so as they kind of stay in their house to do their core

classwork,” Bagley said.

The “trails” will represent transitional opportunities that everybody uses and will be located in the center.

“The core planning group thought that was important to try to reduce travel so you never had a class way over there and had to make it way over here during passing time,” Bagley said. “And to create some sense of home.”

The vernacular of “lakes” will be large gathering spaces, including the commons area right inside the main entrance, the kitchen and cafeteria area and the learning commons on the second floor.

“The intent at this time, I believe, is for eighth grade to be on the first floor and the northern part of the building and seventh grade to be directly above,” Bagley said. “The district center will serve as a base for sixth grade. Also, we’ve got a collection of classrooms and labs to support math, English, social studies and language arts happening for each grade level near their ‘home’.”

The new gym will have a full-size basketball court and will be a flexible space for weightlifting, cardio equipment, Yoga and aerobics. It will also serve as a storm shelter for the building. “It does have some bathrooms with it and natural light proposed on the north, east and south walls of it,” Bagley said.

Construction will begin this summer and is projected to be completed in fall 2025.

Referendum project updates are as follows:

• Referendum projects bid or in construction — White Bear Lake Area High School, Oneka Elementary School and ALC LTFM Referendum projects in design — Central Middle School, Sunrise Park (future District Services Center, TEC and early childhood)

• Referendum projects remaining — Hugo Elementary (future early childhood site) CONTRIBUTED

Rendering of new cafeteria

Upcoming events:

Water and Woods: Abstraction and Nature

An Abundance of Love: Artist Highlight with Genie Hien Tran

order to better understand who I am in relation to others. I believe that I am made up of connections with those I love.”

Can you describe the process of creating the artwork for this show?

my dad remodeled and rebuilt after my mom passed away. As someone who immigrated 10 years ago, I don’t have many photos of the house, and specifically of the gate that guarded it.

Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Join Annie for an indoor and outdoor naturebased painting workshop. Students will be guided through Annie’s painting techniques and natureinspiration gathering which includes a water collection at the shoreline of White Bear Lake and a Forest Bathing Walk at Tamarack Nature Center.

Crime and Corrections: Art As Healing

Thursday, June 1, 6-8 p.m. Marcie will talk about her own relationship with crime fiction, her work with people in correctional facilities, share poetry inspired by these topics, and talk about the intersection between corrections, trauma, art, and healing.

Plein Air Painting in Oil and Pastel

Genie Hien Tran is an interdisciplinary artist and designer based in Minneapolis, MN. She was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and recently received her MFA degree in Visual Arts at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Her work takes the form of collage, painting, installation, and writing in order to explore the boundaries of form and material, of poetic text, and imagery. You can see her work on display at White Bear Center for the Arts in her exhibit Second Sources, now through June 16.

Why are you drawn to memory as a theme for this

show?

“Using memory as an artistic tool, I attempt to recreate moments when I felt I belonged. Being an immigrant, I am constantly missing home; and like many immigrants, I rely on my memory of home as a source of comfort.

For me, memory is one of the most natural ways to experience culture, feelings and relationships that are no longer accessible — whether that be due to distance, translation, war, death, or simply just from growing apart. Through this work, I revisited connections that have lost or drifted away and reflected on them, in

“My process has always involved looking through old photos, remembering the moments and those in it, and trying to collage them with other images. The overlapping of photos creates a space with many versions of memories, of cultures, and of myself that exist harmoniously. When collaging, I repeatedly glue, paint, rub, paste, erase, peel and transfer images so that in some cases, it becomes unclear where one image starts and the other ends. I view the process of making them similarly to how I view my own identity: the making of a new sheet isn’t without evidence of the old materials.

One of the most repeated images in this show is the image of the gate. When working on this project, I started thinking a lot about my childhood home, which

I tried to recreate my memory of this iron gate through many forms, such as drawing, sculpture, and painting in order to connect to the place that once held me. Without any photographic references, the gate stands in its many versions, and all are truthful to my remembering of them.”

What do you hope audiences take away from the exhibit?

“I hope that you experience a sense of warmth and a chance to reflect on your own memory of home. It is also an exhibition done out of a desire to connect to my own home, to my parents, and to my culture, and I hope that the audience sees that despite my loneliness due to distance, translation, war, or death, there has always been an abundance of love.”

Heart 4 Art reminds community of the power of art

Heart 4 Art, White Bear Center for the Arts’ only annual fundraising event, took place on-site at WBCA on May 11, drawing a crowd of new supporters and familiar faces. The event consists of a one-hour program that’s free to attend, where donors,

volunteers, students, and community members learn about what WBCA is able to accomplish because of their support. Sara Nephew, WBCA’s Creative Services Director, discussed the healing power of art during her keynote speech.

“When our senses

are heightened from arts experiences,” she said, “we ask questions, we search for answers, we seek connection, and we make changes.

White Bear Center for the Arts is a place where creative transformation can take place. We all have the capacity for

creativity, and I truly believe it’s what the world needs now more than ever. In a time when so much seems uncertain and chaotic, creativity allows us to reimagine the world, put things in a new light, and connect with each other.”

Your support is still

needed. Donate today to ensure that all are able to access the lifeaffirming power of art in their community.

3 Thursdays, June 1-15, 1:30-4 p.m. This class will focus on how to interpret light and shadow effects outdoors. Learn how to simplify, design, and connect shapes of the landscape, as well as how to apply a foundation quickly and accurately.

Imagine Art Youth Summer Camp spots available

It’s not too late to sign up for Imagine Art Youth Summer Camp, happening this June through August at White Bear Center for the Arts. These week-long camps are filled with new art experiences every day, from clay on the wheel, to plein air painting, for kids in grades 2 through 8. Imagine Art includes a teen pottery

program, as well as Intergenerational Fridays where families can explore WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery together through hands-on art activities.Visit WhiteBearArts.org/Imagine-Art to learn more.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: North Campus social studies teacher wins

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three kids that went to White Bear … I’m truly all in,” Domschot said. “I think the best people commit to where they area at, who they are, and their profession.”

The Teacher of the Year program is run by the WBLAE (Local No. 17286).

The White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year program began soon after a National Teacher of the Year program began in 1952.

The teacher of the year process begins with nominations from students, staff and community members. If a

nominated candidate chooses to participate in the teacher of the year process, they provide written responses to questions about their teaching philosophy. Their responses are then read by a survey panel filled with past teachers of the year. Six finalists are selected. The finalists then participate in an interview that is scored by a panel of cabinet members, administration, community members, students and families. From there, a teacher of the year is chosen to represent WBLAS.

The other five finalists included: Kel-

ly Humphrey, second grade teacher at Lakeaires Elementary School; Brooke Reeves, first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School; Carrie Reisdorfer, social studies and AVID teacher at Central Middle School; Megan Church, kindergarten teacher at Willow Elementary School; and Kyle Lewis, a special education teacher at Otter Elementary School.

“Each one of our six Teacher of the Year finalists exhibit and demonstrate what it means to be an exemplary educator,” Haley said. “Each and every

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one of them serves our students and communities well.”

Tiffany Dittrich, WBLAE president, added, “Each of this year’s finalists give their all for their students every day.” Domschot will also be considered a candidate in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year contest, which began in the ’50s.

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

1-3. Residents at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields enjoyed the second annual Kentucky Derby celebration. — Contributed

4. What else says it’s spring than spotting a robin in a blooming crab apple tree? — LeAnn Michael, contributed

5-7. Students in the grades 1-2 pod at North Star Elementary wrapped up their life cycle unit. Students in their pod monitored duck eggs as they hatched. Over 27 days, they learned about the different phases and development of the eggs. — Contributed Send

FINANCIAL

Wedding planning is a unique experience unlike any endeavor most couples will ever encounter. Much effort goes into planning a wedding, and that includes building a budget that ensures the big day will be fun without breaking the bank.

Most couples planning a wedding have never tied the knot before, so it can be difficult to determine a reasonable amount to spend. It's easy to go overboard when planning a wedding, and couples may find their list of wants and, consequently, their expenses, growing as they get into the weeds of wedding planning. Though it might require some difficult decisions, couples can keep these tips in mind so they can build a wedding budget that won't land them in debt after saying, "I do."

• Determine funding. The days when a bride's parents would finance the wedding entirely on their own are largely a thing of the past. According to a recent WeddingWire Newlywed Report, parents now pay for 52 percent of wedding expenses. As couples begin establishing a wedding budget, it's imperative that they first determine who, if anyone, will be helping them finance the big day. Fifty-two percent of wedding expenses is a significant amount of money, but in that scenario,

couples will still need to come up with roughly half of the money needed to fund their weddings. Couples without substantial savings may be forced to cut back in order to avoid beginning their life as a married couple in debt.

• Make a list of potential expenses. Location will be a significant factor when determining potential expenses. For example, a 2022 ValuePenguin

analysis of data from The Wedding Report found that the average wedding in Massachusetts cost roughly $30,500 in 2020, while couples tying the knot in Arkansas spent around $12,500 on their weddings. With such wild fluctuations, it's important that couples get an accurate estimate of how much it may cost them to get married in a given city. Couples who met in a city

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and still live in a city but grew up in a suburb might save a considerable sum by getting married in their hometowns. Compare and contrast prices in locales you're considering, and then build your budget accordingly. This can help you avoid sticker shock and going over budget. Notable expenses to budget include the venue, attire (i.e., wedding dress and tuxedo rental), hairstyle and

makeup, entertainment, photography, and transportation, among others.

• Make a list of what's most important. Most couples will have to compromise in order to avoid taking on debt to finance their weddings. An earnest discussion about what's most important to each person can ensure you both get what you want. Each person can make a list of their priorities, ranking them from most important to least important. Once lists are shared, couples can see where their priorities converge and where they diverge. Any items that rank low on each person's list of priorities can be afforded less funding, while those that are high on each list can take up more of the budget, if necessary.

• Commit to a limit before spending a dime. Committing to a limit before spending a dime can help couples keep wedding costs more manageable. Once that number is defined, couples can then work within its parameters, which can make potentially difficult decisions a little easier by narrowing options at a time when options can seem endless. A well-planned budget can be just what couples need to begin married life on strong financial footing.

HUGO POLICE REPORTS

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

• An unidentified male was arrested on a warrant at 5:40 p.m. April 6 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a routine computer check of a license plate and learned the registered owner had a warrant out on him.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 3:29 p.m. April 7 in the area of Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway N. for driving after revocation, after being pulled over for displaying license plate tabs that expired in February. The driver told deputies he had just bought the vehicle and provided identifying information. When deputies checked on their mobile computer, they confirmed the tabs were late, but also that the driver was revoked. A valid driver on board slid over to take the wheel.

• Suspicious activity reported in the back seat of a resident’s car in the 13000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 9:27 p.m. April 7 turned out to be an app crying “wolf,” after the residents, who were away from home, dispatched deputies out to check the back seat of their locked car. The complainants received a message from a phone app used to lock the car remotely, advising to “check your back seat.”

The driver had valid insurance papers, however. A licensed driver was summoned to drive the subject from that point. Deputies cited two motorists for separate undisclosed violations April 9. The first traffic stop was conducted at 9:49 p.m. in the area of 148th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N.; the second occurred at 10:19 p.m. in the area of Highway 61 at 120th Street N.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:11 a.m. April 10 in the 14000 block of Generation Avenue N. for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone on Oneka Lake Blvd. by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol in their marked squad, who clocked the vehicle on radar.

• A now former customer of a bar in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. will be mailed a trespass notice as of 9:30 a.m. April 10, after the manager collaborated with deputies to do a little phone detective work to identify a rude patron who phoned the bar late April 5 to harass and swear at one of the bartenders. Deputies conducted what they called a “reverse lookup” to find the harasser’s name and address.

• Residents in the 13000 block of Europa Court N. at 11:48 a.m. April 11 reported oxycodone pills stolen from their locked mailbox. There are no suspects. An unknown suspect was arrested on a warrant at 6:51 p.m. April 11 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Falk Drive N. at 9:35 a.m. April 12 reported the IP address on her cell phone compromised, and had no idea how it happened. Deputies advised her to call the FBI for further assistance.

• A pickup driver was arrested on suspicion of DWI at 11:03 p.m. April 13 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. after southbound deputies on patrol pulled the vehicle over for expired 2022 tabs. At first contact, deputies observed signs of impairment and conducted standard field sobriety tests. The driver was transported to jail and charged with DWI.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop for driving after suspension at 4:15 p.m. April 14 on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road and cited the driver for that offense.

• An adult female was trespassed at 6:14 p.m. April 14 after a store in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. requested she be served a trespass notice for repeatedly stealing items. When deputies made contact with the suspect, they found candy in her pockets that she took without paying and presented her with the trespass notice.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested at 9:45 p.m. April 14 in the area of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for suspected DUI, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for aggressive driving and disobeying a traffic semaphore. The driver admitted to being under the influence and consented to a portable breath test. Down at the station, this motorist was booked for third-degree DUI.

• An adult male of no disclosed age or permanent address was arrested for DWI at 9:13 p.m. April 8 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. after deputies pulled him over for speeding. A female motorist was cited at exactly midnight April 9 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for failure to provide proof of insurance and for displaying license plate tabs that expired in November, after deputies pulled her for the tabs and for a nonfunctioning left rear turn signal. During the traffic stop, deputies discovered the driver was not the registered owner.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 12:27 a.m. April 9 reported her neighbor for calling in false noise complaints against her, as part of ongoing incidents of harassment. When deputies advised her that she should pursue a harassment restraining order through the civil courts, she quickly advised them that she had attempted that route before without success. The complainant added that she was worried about this behavior continuing throughout the summer and wanted the behavior documented in early spring.

• A male familiar to deputies as being revoked was cited for driving after revocation (DAR) at 5:26 p.m. April 9 on southbound Geneva Avenue N. and Geneva Way

• A resident in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 10:14 a.m. April 12 reported his unemployment benefits account had been used by someone other than he. It was later discovered that his unemployment benefits were not used, and his account had been flagged.

• Two dead geese were reported at the boat launch in the 15000 block of Greene Avenue N. at 12:09 p.m. April 12. Deputies inspected the geese and determined they received no trauma and may have died from the bird flu. They notified the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Fiona Road N. at 4:49 p.m. April 12 reported an ongoing neighbor dispute, which ended when the other neighbor stabbed at his dog with a knife. The suspect neighbor advised deputies he was using grill tongs. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised both parties to be more reasonable with their neighbors and to provide accurate information to 911 dispatch.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 9:31 p.m. April 12 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 125th Street N. and cited the motorist for driving after revocation, following a random license plate check while out on routine patrol.

• Deputies took a license plate found in the 4000 block of 130th Street N. at 11:53 a.m. April 13 and placed it into property for return to its owner.

Festival Foods in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. reported shoplifting at 6:54 p.m. April 13.

CALENDAR BRIEFS PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

Honk for Good Life

Motorists in the area on May 26 are invited to drive by Good Life Senior Living and bring some smiles to residents’ faces by participating in a car parade on Highway 61. While driving by, honk your horn and Good Life residents will cheer you on. The car parade will go from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Good Life Senior Living is located at 5260 127th Street N, Hugo.

Masons host BBQ drive-thru

The Forest Lake Masons will host a BBQ drive-thru from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (or until gone) Sunday, June 4, at the Masonic Lodge, located at 119 SE Eighth Ave. in Forest Lake. Choices are smoked savory Italian pork or smoked pork with a BBQ/plum sauce. Funds raised will be given to the Dragon Divas, a breast cancer survivors support group. For more information, visit www.forestlakemasons.com.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Eminence Avenue N. at 9:25 p.m. April 15 reported a strange male opening the screen door of the front door before quickly closing it. The male then left immediately, as the other entrance to the house was locked. All this activity was captured on Ring camera, and the complainant said he just wanted it documented in case other neighbors had similar issues. Deputies received no other calls from that area.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 4:19 p.m. April 16 in the area of Generation Avenue N. and Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for license plate tabs that expired in June 2022 and cited the motorist for the tardy tabs. They pulled another motorist over at 4:22 p.m. April 17 in the 5100 block of 120th Street N. for poor driving conduct and issued a citation for expired registration.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Keystone Avenue N. at 4:45 p.m. April 18 reported a phishing email he received that told him his PayPal transfer was complete for $1,546.85. Deputies advised the complainant to report the issue to the fraud department of his bank and to secure all his accounts.

• An unwanted person who wouldn’t go away from a residence in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. was reported at 5:15 p.m. April 18. When deputies arrived on scene, they took statements from the parties involved. The result was that a verbal trespass notice was issued and a written trespass notice was mailed to the confirmed suspect’s address via the USPS. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N. at 4:19 p.m. April 19, causing an estimated $1,500 in damage.

• A suspicious vehicle reported at 3:57 a.m. April 20 in the 6000 block of 137th Street N. turned out to be a driver catching some z’s before beginning work.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 151st Street N. at 4:39 p.m. April 20 reported his daughter was forcefully hit in the face with water by a male, 13, while she was getting off the school bus. The complainant witnessed the act.

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Emergency crews respond to motorcycle accident

The Hugo Fire Department along with M Health Fairview ambulance, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol were called to an accident involving a car vs. motorcycle around 8:40 p.m. Friday, May 12.

Upon arrival, crews found an injured motorcyclist laying in the mid-

dle of Highway 61 at Frenchmen Road. The motorcyclist was hit by a car and thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered a leg injury along with road rash. He was wearing a riding jacket and helmet at the time of the accident. No further injuries were reported. Highway 61 was partially closed while emergency crews worked on the scene. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident.

After deputies checked the vehicle’s back seat and saw nothing, they advised the complainants that the “check your back seat” notice is now commonly received by users of that app.

But that did not protect her from being cited.

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A license plate check showed that the driver was still revoked and was currently under sentence for previous DAR citations.

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Hugo American Legion Post 620 will conduct Memorial Day services at area cemeteries on Monday, May 29. The public is welcome to attend any one or all of the ceremonies. The Honor Guard will meet at Post 620 at 6:45 a.m.

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We avoided near disastrous weather this past weekend for two of the most important days of the year..... Fishing Opener and Mother’s Day. The forecast for Saturday was pretty bleak (rain). It was wet very earlier but the majority of the daytime was dry. Mother’s Day forecast was for nicer weather but it stayed wet until midday as showers moved south of the Metro and we were left with a very pleasant afternoon and evening. We have really greened up in one week. I’ve even mowed my lawn. Fields of dandelions look very colorful before they start seeding. Have a great week and this weekend looks dry!

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Cougar netters turning in another strong season

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Boys tennis has been a winning program at Centennial for many years. The 2023 edition of the Cougars, sparked by veteran leadership of senior tri-captains, is keeping up the tradition.

The Cougars went 10-2 in the regular season and placed third of 14 teams in the Northwest Suburban Conference with a 9-1 mark.

Last week, Centennial won their NWSC finale over Park Center 7-0 Monday, then beat Armstrong 6-1 Wednesday in the conference crossover match of second-place teams in the two divisions. Maple Grove (which beat Centennial 6-1 in conference) topped Elk River 5-2 for the overall championship.

Centennial is seeded fourth in Section

4AA behind Mounds View, Mahtomedi, and Stillwater. The Cougars will host No. 13 St. Paul Washington Tech on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to quarter-finals Friday against Roseville or Como Park.

The team’s six seniors, coach Dan Haertl said, “all worked quite hard in the off season developing the skills necessary to compete effectively.” Captains are Sean Oslund and Zack Chaffey, who alternate at 1-2 singles, and Joaquin Bliss, who teams with brother JJ at 1-doubles. “We have good captains. Sean, Joaquin and Zack have been very helpful,” Haertl said. Centennial has gone 20-2 in conference the last two years, both losses against Maple Grove. The Cougars were 16-3 last year and have mostly the same group this year, with a shorter season due to weather cancellations not made up.

Haertl has coached the Cougars for 15

Start the golf season with the right swing

The golf season has finally begun, better late than never! For those of you who haven’t made it to the range yet, I’d like to offer a few suggestions on a great way to start.

What matters most in the golf swing is the impact zone. Start with a 7or 8 iron and tee the ball up. Put an alignment stick outside of your right and left foot so they match your stance line. The goal of this drill is to make contact with the ball in the center of the face of the club.

You’ll start with a half swing. On the take away make a slight pivot back. Make sure the clubhead is slightly outside of the alignment stick, with the clubhead partially closed. This is definitely different than what most of you are doing. Once the club is parallel with the ground, start your forward pivot first then your downswing. Finish with the club parallel off your left foot.

Doing these two moves will start your swing from the inside which is exactly what you want. When you use your torso to swing, the clubface will automatically square up at impact. Most players I see are more concerned with their arm swing than what their body is doing, and

I’d like to challenge you to look at it in reverse.

The important piece is starting your forward pivot first. You’ll need to establish a good tempo, and have a dedicated pause at the top of our backswing. If done correctly, the ball flight should be a slight draw. Once you get that shot pattern, extend your swing to a ¾ swing. You certainly could work through other clubs in your bag (not the driver at first) but I wouldn’t go any farther than a ¾ backswing. This is a great first day practice session at the range.

The hardest thing for most players is taking a new move to the course. I’ve always preached play like you practice and practice like you play. Try to play 9 holes twice a week with this ¾ swing and don’t keep score. You’re trying to ingrain a new move, and it’s true it takes 1500+ repetitions to form a habit. I’d really like to hear back from readers what they think of this and if it worked for them.

I’m teaching New to the Game and Game Improvement Clinics this spring and summer. Please contact me if you’d like more information.

Betsy Larey is an LPGA Professional who has taught adults and junior for 25 years. She teaches at Keller Golf and Chomonix Golf in Lino Lakes. You can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or 651.470.2297

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Zack Chaffey

Centennial Tennis

Zack Chaffey, Centennial senior tennis co-captain, is one of the leaders of the Cougar squad hat won 11 of 12 matches in the regular season. Chaffey went 4 -1 at No. 1 singles and 4-1 at No. 2 singles, while winning once at 1-doubles, for a 9-2 overall mark. Chaffey will pick up his second straight allconference award.

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seasons, posting a 174-74 record and only two losing seasons. “That is a solid record,” he said, “that indicates that we have had some talented athletes playing tennis for Centennial.”

Against Park, the Cougars won 84 of 90 games with a lineup of Chaffey, Oslund, Jesse Simso and Ian Gangl in singles, and the Bliss brothers, Trevor Allen/ Brody Johnson and Andrew Abraham/ Ander Julson in doubles. Winning against Armstrong were Oslund, Chaffey, Simso and Gangl in singles, and Bliss/Bliss and Abraham/Julson in doubles. Allen/Johnson lost 3-doubles.

Roseville Area edged the Cougars 4-3 in a non-conference match to close the regular season on Friday. Winning against the Raiders (11-5) were Chaffey and Oslund at 1-2 and the Bliss team. Roseville won thirdset tiebreakers over Simso 10-8 and Gangl 10-6 and took 2-3 doubles in straight sets.

Hard-hitting Bears roll to 5-0 week with 2 paybacks

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Faced with five games in five days, White Bear Lake won them all, including two against teams who beat them earlier. The Bears are 12-4 in the Suburban East, trailing Stillwater (14-2), Forest Lake (123) and Park (12-3), all four of them ranked in the top seven in Class 4A.

The Bears nipped Park 2-1 on Autumn Lund’s homer, Maddy Belisle’s RBI single and Chloe Barber’s two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, then tumbled Stillwater 7-1 with Barber striking out 13 and hitting a three-run homer during a six-run first. The Bears previously lost to Park 2-0 and Stillwater 3-0. Stillwater didn’t use its ace hurler this time.

“They knew the weight that these two games held,” coach Jill Leverty said, “and they came prepared and ready to compete.”

The Bears labored to a sweep of Cretin-Derham Hall 9-6 and 9-7, getting home runs by Chloe Barber, Heidi Barber and Clara Griebel in the first game and Abby Taylor (with bases loaded) in the second. CDH (9-7) also smacked two homers. Chloe Barber notched a win and a save despite walking 11 batters in nine innings, while striking out 18. Emma Larson threw five innings for the second win.

Abby Taylor connected for a grand slam homer against Cretin-Derham Hall.

That win was saved by outfielders Belisle and Larson and catcher Heidi Barber throwing out runners at home.

Three more homers — by the Barber sisters and Lund — powered a 5-1 win over Irondale with Barber spinning a two-hitter with 14 K’s.

Pounding the ball all week were Annika Olsen (8-for-20, three doubles, seven runs), Heidi Barber (10-for-17, two homers, two doubles, seven RBI’s), Chloe Barber (6-for-16, two homers, two doubles, nine RBI’s), Lund (7-for-9, two homers, four RBI’s, four runs), Taylor (6-for-17, homer, seven RBI’s), Larson (9-for-16) and Belisle (6-for-17).

Zephyr netters wrap MEC title, section top seed

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mahtomedi wrapped up its fourth consecutive Metro East Conference tennis championship last week and finished the regular season with a 14-2 record, ranked 10th, and seeded first in Section 4AA.

The Zephyrs fended off St. Thomas Academy 4-3 to finish 7-0 in conference. Two Rivers was 6-1 and STA 5-2. Against the Cadets, Sam Rathmanner, Brandon Pham and Jack Allaben all breezed 6-0, 6-0. Aidan Wald pulled out 4-singles 6-3, 1-6, 6-2. Cadet doubles beat Luke Roettger/Zach Burge, Reese Nelson/Max Hendrickson and Tommy Bengtson/Eli Hendrickson.

The Zephyrs lost to No. 6 Maple Grove 4-3 with Rathmanner, Brandon Pham and Allaben winning in singles. The Zephyrs nipped Minneapolis Washburn 4-3 on wins by B. Pham and Allaben at 1-2 singles and Rathmanner/Wald and D.Pham/ Burge in doubles.

On a weekend trip to Duluth, the Zephyrs beat Duluth East 4-3 and Lakeville North 4-3 with wins by Rathmanner and all three doubles: B.Pham/Burke, Allaben/Nelson and Wald/Roettger.

The Zephyrs have a first-round bye in the section and will host Irondale or Spring Lake Park in the quarterfinals Friday. A finals clash with No. 2 Mounds View is likely next Monday or Tuesday.

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Sean Oslund plays 1 or 2 singles for the Cougars.

May is... BETTER SLEEP MONTH

If you sleep better, you can certainly live better. It’s pretty clear,” says Raymonde Jean, MD, director of sleep medicine and associate director of critical care at St. Luke’sRoosevelt Hospital Center in New York City.

Improve Your Memory

If you’re trying to learn something new, you’ll perform better after sleeping. During sleep, you can strengthen memories or “practice” skills learned while you were awake (it’s a process called consolidation).

Live Longer

Too much or too little sleep can be associated with a shorter lifespan. This is because of sleep’s relationship to the rest of the body’s processes. According to the Sleep Foundation, oversleeping (sleeping longer than 9 hours within 24 hours) can result in chronic diseases or conditions like heart disease, obesity or diabetes. Some of those conditions can lead to early death, per the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). Those who slept between seven to eight and a half hours—but not less than seven hours or more than nine hours—could expect to have one to three more years of longer, healthier lives

Decrease Inflammation

Inflammation is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and premature aging. People who get less sleep—six or fewer hours a night—have higher blood levels of inflammatory proteins than those who get more. In a September 2020 study published in Frontiers in Neurology, researchers noted that C-reactive protein (CRP), which increases whenever inflammation is present in the body, is linked to worse sleep. People who have sleep apnea or insomnia can have an improvement in blood pressure and inflammation with treatment of the sleep disorders.

Maintain a Healthier Weight

According to David Rapoport, MD, founder and president of the Foundation for Research in Sleep Disorders, “Sleep and metabolism are controlled by the same sectors of the brain. When you’re sleepy, certain hormones go up in your blood, and those same hormones drive appetite.” Researchers of an International Journal of Obesity study published in March 2021 found that the better the participants slept, the more weight and fat they lost.

Improve School Performance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that grade-age students could have poorer academic

performance when they don’t get the sleep they need. For college students, sleeping for a sufficient amount of time, can improve GPA, while insufficient sleep could lead to, for example, a lower speed of cognitive processing—according to a January 2022 review published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

A lack of sleep can result in ADHDlike symptoms in kids, Dr. Rapaport said. The Sleep Foundation noted that children could switch from grumpiness to hyperactivity when they haven’t had enough sleep as well. Better sleep can improve their focus. It’s important they get the recommended amount of sleep for their age (which could range from eight to 13 hours), as noted in a June 2016 Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine article. Better sleep can also

• Boost creativity;

• Improve athletes’ physical performance;

• Lower stress;

• Reduce accidents; and Improve mood.

Ultimately, if you find that you’re having major problems with sleep, you’ll want to talk to your healthcare provider for advice and treatment options based on your situation.

This information was found on www. health.com.