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Intervenors join state in appealing lake lawsuit ruling

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS MANAGING EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Both the city and township are following the Department of Natural Resources’ lead and filing an appeal in the lake level lawsuit.

The firm representing the city, Greene Espel PLLP, filed the appeal May 14; the township gave its attorney the go-ahead to file May 21.

The office of the attorney general filed May 11 on behalf of the DNR to appeal the judge’s Aug. 30, 2017 ruling, which favored the plaintiff, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association (WBLRA), and its intervenor, the lake homeowners association. Included in the appeal were other judgments by

District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan made over the course of the case, which dates back to 2012.

The litigation focuses on allegations by the plaintiffs that groundwater pumping by municipalities near White Bear Lake is adversely affecting its elevation. The WBLRA sued the DNR, which manages groundwater appropriations through a permit process. The city and township joined the suit as intervenors on the side of the defense.

Among issues proposed to be raised on appeal, Greene Espel attorney Monte Mills listed these: • Whether the district court committed reversible error by imposing conditions that would require expenditure of FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

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These White Bear Lake fishermen enjoy a summer day sitting on a dock of the bay.

Veteran finds purpose through junk removal

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Over 2,500 volunteer hours have been put into the renovation of the vacant rectory next to Church of St. Genevieve-St. John's Campus in Hugo. St. Andrew’s will celebrate the grand opening of the family shelter on June 24.

St. Andrew’s to serve homeless population

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — Later this month, Washington County’s second homeless shelter will open its doors to make a difference in the lives of families who are facing homelessness.

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John’s Campus in Hugo, formerly known as St. John the Baptist Church, has been the recipient of more than 2,500 hours of volunteer work to transform it into a safe haven for homeless local families.

St. Andrew’s Church in Mahtomedi will operate the new family shelter as part of its Community Resource Center (CRC).

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“Make no mistake: people’s lives will literally be saved, because the entire community — people from Hugo, Forest Lake, Mahtomedi, Lino Lakes, Centerville and others — have opened their hearts to make this happen,” said former Forest Lake Area Mission for Families

One person’s junk can often times be another person’s treasure. Managing his own junk removal business, an area veteran has found a new way to give back to his community while helping veterans with the transition back to civilian life.

Vadnais Heights resident Josh Helm, a 2004 White Bear Lake High School grad, serves as the White Bear Lake territory partner for JDog Junk Removal & Hauling.

“I get to help people and truly make an impact on veterans. I can help them if they are struggling with the transition from military culture to the civilian world,” Helm said. “And I get to give back to the community that I am from.”

JDog was started in 2011 by Gerald “Jerry” Flanagan, who is an honorably discharged Army veteran who obtained the nickname “JDog” while in the military. JDog franchises are located all over the U.S, but the White Bear Lake location is the only franchise in Minnesota.

JDog offers a variety of services including residential and commercial junk removal, estate/foreclosure clean outs, labor services, cardboard/paper/metal recycling and industrial clean outs.

Helm opened up the business in April, which serves the entire metro area. For many months now Helm has tried to fi nd a warehouse space for the business, but has been unable to locate one.

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Year in review: Cub Scout Pack has action–packed year

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Pictured are Webelos Luke Fehrenbacher, Ben Johnson, Max George, Aiden Waeghe, Ben Wespiser and Mason Cheath along with Joe George and Doug Wespiser. Webelos is the name of the final den for fifth graders before the crossover to Boy Scouts in middle school.

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The boys practice rope making at the Manywaters Camporee.

CENTERVILLE — Cub Scout Pack 432 in Centerville had an action-packed year fi lled

with camping, service projects, community events and much more.

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winding down last year, Pack 432 participated in a drone event at Boy Scouts of America (BSA)

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Basecamp and the Pack rocket launch at Tripoli Rocketry Club. Over the summer, the Pack participated in many events including Kiwanis Summer Camp and assisted with cleanup at the Church of St. Genevieve’s Chicken Dinner.

The boys also walked in the Fete des Lacs parade, assisted with a variety of Fete des Lacs events and ran the SAFE Archery Booth at Fete des Lacs.

Last September, Pack 432 participated in fall family camp at Kiwanis, a Pack hike at William O’Brien State Park, enjoyed a day of trains at Jackson Street Roundhouse and a community service day packing food baskets with the Centennial Community Food Shelf.

Over the winter the fun continued. The Pack

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Scouts enjoying a Pack hike with family and friends last fall.

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The Scouts spend time on the water at camp.

participated in Polar Cubs winter camp in January. The Scouts had a day of snow tubing and sledding, LEGO car racing, broomball, winter animal study, hot chocolate by the campfi re, winter survival games and tomahawk throwing. The Pack also participated in the Centerville Lions fundraiser by fi shing and helping with subsequent trash cleanup.

As spring approached, the Scouts were eagerly building their Pinewood Derby cars.

The Pinewood Derby was soon followed by a camporee and camping with other Cub Scout and Boy Scout units at Fred C. Anderson Camp.

There, they participated in team-building games and learned skills such as Dutch oven cooking, fi re building and

rope-making.

As we move into another year, exciting changes are coming to our Pack. In 2017, the (BSA) announced the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will welcome girls into their programs starting in 2018.

While each Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop can choose to be co-ed or remain all boys, Cub Scout Pack 432 is embracing family Scouting. The Pack will welcome girls this summer and is excited about offering the same opportunity to girls in the community.

To learn more about Pack 432, visit https:// www.facebook.com/cubpack432.

Submitted by Lonni Olson, Cub Scout Pack 432, public relations chair.

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High school rodeo finals celebrate 20 years at Dead Broke Arena HUGO — For the 20th year in a row, the Dead Broke Saddle Club of Hugo will host the 2018 Minnesota High School State Finals Rodeo June 15-17.

Dick Dunsmore, chair of the Dead Broke Rodeo Committee, said that organizers have been making improvements to the arena to make it more enjoyable for spectators and contestants. All the boards in the four grandstands have been replaced for better seating, and new lights have been added to the arena for better viewing of the action.

About 120 high school-aged youth from around the state will begin to arrive Wednesday, June 13, but the actual performances for the public will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15; 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16; and Sunday, June 17 (Father’s Day) at noon.

This is the year-end rodeo for the Minnesota High School Rodeo Association. The top four contestants in each event will go on to Rock Springs, Wyoming, in July to compete against 1,500 other contestants from around the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Before the arena began hosting the state fi nals in 1998, it had also hosted the regional level of the competition a few times. Dunsmore had been the president of the High School Rodeo Association, and just as his term was ending, he decided to stay involved.

“When my time was up I just went on the other side of the table and took over the rodeo committee,” he said.

Dunsmore said it’s been the same devoted group of people who have worked to host the rodeo year after year. Not only that—he said that when he asks attendees how they heard of the rodeo, a large proportion are repeats who come every year.

To celebrate its 20th year, Dead Broke Saddle Club will be giving away free cowboy hats for kids, free hay wagon and pony rides one hour before the rodeo, free decks of cards for the adults, free koozies for adults and other freebies. Kids can also receive a free raffle ticket for one of 18 bicycles.

Dunsmore added that in the mornings before the rodeo event begins, viewers are welcome to come for free and view the competitors in some of the

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The Dead Broke Saddle Club arena has been newly improved to offer better viewing at the 2018 State High School Rodeo fi nals.

other events, such as cutting a cow herd or pole bending.

In addition to Dead Broke Saddle Club, this year’s event is sponsored by Forest Lake Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram and Forest Lake Sanitation.

Admission is $10 for those aged 19 and older; $5

OBITUARY

Alton Richard “Dick” Gessner Age 84 Of Chisago City Died peacefully at his home on May 18, 2018.

Proud and devoted husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Retired banker and dedicated member of the community. A true gentleman, who we all looked up to and aspired to be like. A kind-hearted man of many talents, he enjoyed playing harmonica, woodworking, fi shing and golfi ng. Patient, generous, and always a pleasant man to have in your company. As time goes by our broken hearts will mend but our love for you will never end. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years,

Anna Mae; his parents, Theodore and Ella; sister, Deborah Fish. He is survived by his adoring wife of 8 years, Diana McEvoy; sister, Patricia Ryll; children, Carla (Rick) Gwynn, Daniel (Barbara) Gessner, Nadine (Gary Edmunson) Gessner, Diane Petersen, Nancy Rempala, Tom (Mary) Gessner, Amy (Rob) Johnston; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 30, 2018 at The Church of Saint Peter in Forest Lake.

Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Peter Catholic School or Lakes Life Care Center would be appreciated.

Mattson Funeral Home in Forest Lake is serving the family.

STUDENT NEWS The following students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2017 fall semester: College of Saint Benedict: Sadie George of Centerville.

Pine Technical & Community College: Scott Jaeger of Hugo.

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nity College: Parker Jaques of Hugo.

The following students graduated from a college or university in the fall of 2017: The College of St. Scholastica: Christine Ringen of Centerville earned a Master of Education, and Christina Wallner of Hugo earned

a Master of Science in Health Information Management.

St. Cloud State University: Andrea Sampson of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, SPED: Academic & Behavioral Strategist, Magna Cum Laude; and Aleshia Weiss of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, Elementary/K-6 Education, Magna Cum Laude

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A taste of wilderness

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s spring transitions into summer, the abundance of wild food in Minnesota has been on my mind.

I recently fi nished the book “Pandora’s Seed,” published by scientist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells in 2010. The book explores the myriad modern-day effects on human health and culture stemming from the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to an agricultural society more than 10,000 years ago.

Humans flourished and the populations boomed once they figured out how to control their own food supply, but the human body has still not fully adapted to an Getting abundance of food and resources. in Tune While health care has advanced extending human life Jackie Bussjaeger drastically, spans far beyond anything that was possible for our hunter-gatherer ancestors, one thing that Wells predicts will continue be most problematic are health conditions stemming from our own genetics—such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and even mental illnesses. Many of the causes of these conditions were originally beneficial to humans who had to scrape by on what they could catch with their own hands. For example, hunter-gatherers benefitted from the ability to store nutrients during times of scarcity—with readily-available high-carbohydrate foods making up the majority of our diet today, this has resulted in widespread obesity.

With these topics in mind, I took particular interest in watching the harvests of nature enthusiasts who spent time foraging for wild food this spring. I’ve recently been struck by what a great education tool social media can be regarding the natural world.

When I began birdwatching in 2015, I joined a birdwatchers group on social media, and later expanded to other naturalist groups. When people found interesting and unusual species, I became more familiar with what was out there in the wilderness, and what it looked like.

This is how I managed to locate a patch of ramp—a type of wild onion—at my family’s Wisconsin cabin this year. I noticed, in the mushroom hunter’s group especially, that those who were unable to find the highly desired morel mushrooms this year instead found large patches of ramp. I’d seen the pictures enough times to recognize the two-leaved clusters with burgundy stems while walking the banks of a dry creek. When I investigated more closely, the distinct garlic odor was a dead giveaway.

These delicious plants—which taste like a sweetly delicious mix between garlic and onion—are coveted by chefs and food lovers across the eastern U.S., where it grows in the wild.

In some places, picking ramp has been banned due to overharvesting. I limited my take to just a few leaves, and was sure to leave the roots in the ground to ensure the survival of the plants. Ramp can be used in any dish that would call for green onion or garlic, and was once known as a tonic for illnesses in Appalachia.

Modern humans follow hunter-gatherer instincts in many other ways—cooking up freshly caught fish, or grilling some of last season’s venison burgers on the grill. A recent article in Minnesota Conservation Volunteer highlighted the benefits of using protein-rich insects as a food source. Strange as it seems, the photos of seasoned grasshopper tacos had my mouth watering.

Although we’ve come a long way from tribes of humans roaming the wildernesses of Earth, modern-day foraging is one way I’ve found to learn more about my natural surroundings, and to gain a deeper appreciation of the methods our ancestors once relied on for survival.

Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown.

When school is out, community ed is IN

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o you remember summer vacation when you were a kid? You flew out the door on the last day of school, ready for whatever adventures you found yourself on the next day and the day after that and so on. Summertime is like that whether you are a kid or a grownup. Since the weather has suddenly shifted to warm, so too has our need to seek adventure Movers and and something more.

Shakers Well, good thing is that when Cori Sendle school is out, community ed is in.

We are here for those of all ages.

We are here at most Centennial school sites all summer long, setting up adventures for those who seek it. Whether it be Kids Club Summer C.A.M.P., swim lessons at the Community pool, Driver Education at Centennial High School or one of the many sports, academic and creative classes or camps for youth and adult, happening at all five elementary schools, the middle school and high school, there is enrichment and vitality around every Centennial corner.

We are not limited to just our school buildings. We are collab-

orating with many community partners this summer. The city of Circle Pines continues to be a gracious host to Music on the Lake at Golden Lake Park, free family concerts select Thursdays throughout the summer.

You can also fi nd Pilates in the Park at Golden Lake Park and several free pickleball lessons at Inner Park in Circle Pines.

Circle Pines also hosts the Golden Lake Gallop at Golden Lake Park July 14.

The City of Centerville is allowing us to bring a Skateboard Camp to LaMotte Park, which will have kids ages 6-16 carving and learning to catch air with expertise and confidence.

Both Blaine Parks and Recreation and Lino Lakes YMCA have contributed to our efforts to provide several adult trips this summer. Summer Fun, a free program which serves potentially at-risk and underserved children in the community, is a total team effort by many partners, including the

city of Lexington, Blaine Parks and Recreation, Lino Lakes YMCA, Anoka County Library, Spring Lake Park Schools and Centennial Square Mobile Home Community.

Other collaborations can also be found out and about, Chomonix Golf Course, QC Dance, Centennial Rush Soccer Club, Centennial Youth Football, Centennial Lacrosse, just to name a few!

So, is your summer adventure out on Centerville Lake learning how to paddle board for the fi rst time or is it developing your swing or drive on the golf course? Or is it heading out with the family to watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Boston Red Sox? Or maybe your summer adventure is getting out of your comfort zone and improving your muscle strength in our summer Weight Training for Adults class. Whatever it is, we have talented and passionate instructors willing to escort you on your Centennial adventure and your “something more.”

Find a complete listing of adventures online, www.isd12. org/community-education.

Financial assistance is available. Like us on Facebook to see what’s happening.

Cori Sendle is Director of Community Education, Centennial Schools.

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Trafficking: Sex buyer ‘john’ has a name

BY SARA MARIE MOORE SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Over the last several years, the dark secrets of prostitution and sex traffi cking in the Twin Cities metro have begun to be revealed.

Law enforcement, attorney’s offices and judges are cracking down on the demand that has led to the physical and emotional enslavement of hundreds of victims. Law enforcement personnel posing as teen girls for sale for sex have received over a hundred phone calls or texts per ad from people wanting to buy, reported Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput.

As part of the state’s Safe Harbor legislation several years ago, the penalty for purchasing prostitution was increased to a felony in certain circumstances.

The law is the most restrictive in the nation and only three other states have similar laws, said Scott Wasserman, public information offi cer, Minnesota Office of Justice Programs. “It increases the mandatory community work service the judge must order and increases the mandatory fi ne from $500 to $3,000,” he noted.

Most sex buyers, aka ‘johns’, buy sex between 30 and 60 miles from their hometown, according to a University of Minnesota study released last year.

Buyers are predominantly middle-aged, married men.

In 2017, 111 ‘johns’ were convicted for offering to buy sex in the seven-county metro area, according to data from the State Court Administrator’s Offi ce.

Northeast metro residents are among those who have been caught and convicted for offering to buy sex across the Twin Cities during stings by law enforcement in recent years. They used to be called ‘john.’ Today, they have a name.

Hugo Jerome Christopher Burts, 28, of Vadnais Heights, was arrested during a sting by the Inver Grove Heights Police Department conducted with the assistance of a special agent with Homeland Security. Burts responded via email to an online ad in 2016 suggesting juvenile sex was for sale. A Homeland Security agent responded that it would cost $50-100 for various sexual services and that the girl was 15 years old, 5-foot-3-inches and 105 pounds. Burt continued communication via email, text and phone calls, directing Burt to a hotel room in Inver Grove Heights. Burts, who lived in Hugo at the time, was arrested when he arrived at the hotel.

He admitted to talking with a girl on Craigslist and that he came to the hotel to “have sex or whatever.”

Burts was charged with prostitution and prostitution in a public place. He pleaded not guilty to both charges. He was convicted of misdemeanor prostitution in 2017; the second gross misdemeanor charge was dismissed. He was sentenced to one year of probation and three days in jail. He was fined $300.

Lino Lakes In January, Lino Lakes resident John Paul Super, 54, was convicted for offering to hire a prostitute at a Bloomington hotel last summer.

Super responded to an undercover ad on backpage.com with stock photos of scantily clad females and asked what $200 would get him, according to court documents. An offi cer responded he could have “both of us beautiful women for an hour.” When Super arrived at the hotel, he received the room number from offi cers and laid out money by the TV. An undercover female offi cer asked the defendant if he wanted “full service,” and Super said “sure.” The undercover officer then gave a predetermined

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Super pleaded guilty in January to a charge of hiring, offering or agreeing to hire prostitution in a public place, a gross misdemeanor. He was sentenced to two years of probation and fined $450.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS and small class size.

Ages 16+. $20/person; PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m., Thursday, June 7 & 21 Where: Rice Lake Centre – Located 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works building.

Details: Hugo Seniors meet to play “500.”

Games begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee will be served.

All senior citizens from the area are invited. Join us and bring a friend.

Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or barb connolly1958@yahoo. com

registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us

FIRE FOUR WAYS

When: 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the history of fi restarting and practice four ways-bow drills, flint and steel, matches and modern fi re starters. Campfi re to follow. Registration required. All ages; $5/ person.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us

CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS STORY HOUR IN THE TECHNICOLOR FUN RUN PARK

When: 9 a.m.

Saturday, June 9 Where: Lion’s Park, 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo Details: Free, all ages community fun run.

Bring a donation for the food shelf and receive a free color packet; bring your own t-shirt to make colorful.

Contact: 651-3368613 or childrens performingartsmn.org

When: 10:30 a.m.

Friday, June 15 Where: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, 7032 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Read, play, sing and talk with fun stories and activities to develop early literacy skills.

Contact: washcolib. org

events and free wagon rides, free cowboy hats for the kids and many other free things including six shiny new bicycles to be given away each performance.

Adults $10, 18 and under $5, children 5 and under free.

Contact: www.dead brokesaddleclub.org or 612-670-0710

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, June 18 and the third Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre - Located 1 1/2 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Rd. 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Bldg.

Details: Discussion of planned events. After the meeting, we willplay various games. Refreshments and coffee will be served.

Contact: Barb @ 651429-0883 or barbconnolly 1958@yahoo.com

INTRO TO KAYAKING

When: 2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19 Where: Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes FRIDAY EVENING Details: Learn the PADDLE When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, basics of kayaking, boat safety, strokes, June 15 PARK PLAY DAYS Where: Wargo Nature bracing and equipment.

When: 9 a.m.-noon Ages 16+. $25/person; Monday-Thursday, June Center, 7701 Main St., registration required.

11-July 12 or July 16-Aug. Lino Lakes Contact: 763-324-3350 Details: Leisurely 16 paddle by canoe or kayak or anokacounty.us Where: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, 7032 137th on George Watch Lake.

Ages 4+; no experience St. N., Hugo AMERICAN LEGION necessary. $5/person; Details: Forest Lake SPAGHETTI DINNER registration required.

YMCA-sponsored play When: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Contact: 763-324-3350 days for kids ages 4-12.

Thursday, June 21 or anokacounty.us Different theme each Where: Hugo week with crafts, games American Legion, 5383 and activities. $80 for 5 140th Street, Hugo MINNESOTA HIGH week session.

WHAT: All you can SCHOOL RODEO STATE Contact: ymcamn.org/ FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP eat spaghetti, salad & locations/forest_lake_ RODEO rolls. $8 for adults, $4 for ymca children.

When: 7 p.m. Friday Contact: 651-255-1432 and Saturday, June 15-16, and 12 noon, Sunday, STAND UP PADDLE June 17 BOARDING HOWL WITH THE Where: Dead Broke When: 2-3:30 p.m. and WOLVES Arena, Hwy, 61 & 170th 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, When: 1-3:30 p.m.

St., Hugo. Betwen Hugo June 13 Saturday, June 23 & Forest Lake just west Where: Centerville Where: Wargo Nature of the roundabout.

Beach, 7373 Main St., Center, 7701 Main St., Details: 20th year Lino Lakes Lino Lakes anniversary. Come Details: Short and Details: Afternoon of celebrate all the rodeo easy instruction wolf games and learning all about wolves.

All ages. $5/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us

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CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m.

Monday, June 25 and the 4th Monday of every month.

Where: Rice Lake Centre - located 1 1/2 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Rd 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works Bldg.

Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding communities are invited to join us for an afternoon of Cribbage. Coffee and refreshments will be served. If you are from Centerville and need a ride, contact Pete Nadeau @ 651-429-

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Hugo Good Neighbor Days WHEN: Thursday-Sunday, June

DETAILS: Annual festival featuring

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WHERE: Mostly at Lions Park in Hugo

CONTACT: 651-762-6300

1514. Hope to see some new faces.

Contact: 651-429-4413

CANOE AND KAYAK

BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON

When: 7-10 p.m.

Friday, June 29 Where: Wargo Nature Cener, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: View wildlife, sunset, and a full moon. $5/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us

Class Reunions WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1998 20 YEAR REUNION

When: 7-11 p.m.

Friday, July 20 Where: Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 4940 Hwy 61 N. Details: Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketbud for a discounted price, or cash at the door.

Contact: facebook/ wbclassof98

cash bar, various hijinks.

Contact: 651-206-6078 or wblmoores@aol.com

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL’

When: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 7; 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10 Where: Hanifl Performing Art Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Novice and published playwrights worldwide submit new works; 10 are chosen to be performed by actors from across the Twin Cities.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.org

DRAGONFLY BIOBLITZ

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn how to look for and identify dragonflies, catch WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1978 and handle them and encourage them to visit When: 5:30 p.m. your backyard. All ages.

Saturday, July 28 Free.

Where: Cabin 61, 4150 Contact: 651-433-2427 Hoffman Road , White ext. 10 or warnernature Bear Lake Details: Tickets online center.org now; $25/person until July 21, $35 at the door.

SUMMER KICKOFF: Contact: whitebear_ CIRCUS MANDUHAI bears_class of 1978.

AND GIANT YARD GAMES myevent.com; questions to wbbearsclassof1978@ When: 10:30 a.m.-noon gmail.com Saturday, June 9 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1983 Forest Rd. N., Forest When: 7 p.m.

Lake Details: Watch the Saturday, July 28 amazing Mongolian Where: Manitou family circus featuring Station Event Center, Details: 35 year acrobatics, juggling, balancing, hula hoops reunion. $35 includes and more. Giant yard heavy hors d’oeurvres,

games and other activities follow outside. No registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

When: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds Details: Local celebration features pancake breakfast, health and wellness screenings, KidSight vision screenings, kids activities, food vendors, beer trucks, live bands and an attempt to break the world record for the largest parade of little red wagons.

Open to the public, free admission and parking.

Contact: lionsmd5m. org

WHITE BEAR SAILING SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 Where: Sailing School at the White Bear Yacht Club, 56 Dellwood Ave. Details: Meet coaches, instructors and high school sailors, ride on a sailboat, fi nd out about summer classes. Activities and treats provided.

Contact: whitebear sailingschool.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 Where: Cub Foods Parking Lot, 1059 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Hike around Birch Lake and residential areas. Hike is approx. 5 miles and lasts 1 1/2-2 hours. Treats follow at Applebee’s.

Contact: 651-455-0052 or stpaulhike.com

PERCY JACKSON TRAINING CAMP

When: 3-4:30 p.m.

Monday, June 11

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Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids 8+ can practice throwing lightening bolts, figure out their name in Greek, and make a shield at an open-ended party. Qest takes 45 min.-1 hour to complete. Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

BILLY MCLAUGHLIN CONCERT

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, June 11 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Free community concert featuring world-class guitarist and composer Billy McLaughlin. Also visit the ‘Confession & Discretion’ exhibition featuring the artwork of Margo Selski and Erica Spitzer Rasmussen.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

BEGINNER SURF

When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Free, handson session for adults 45+ to learn to search the web, determine is a website is secure, and navigate specific sites.

Geared to those with little to no experience with the internet or computers. Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

BE A 4-H SCIENTIST: POLYMERS

When: 2-3 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 12, 19 & 26 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids in grades K-2 will engage in hands-on activities and develop science skills as they learn about plastics and how to be clean in a “green” world.Come to one or all programs.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING: SUNSET PADDLE

When: 7-8 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 12-Aug. 14 Where: Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Guided class; equipment provided.

Ages 14+, $30/person.

Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 3-8 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 13 & 27

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Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities.

Contact: discover stillwater.com

ADULT PADDLE

When: 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Paddle the calm waters of Lake Terrapin. Instructon and equipment provided. Ages 18+. $10/members; $12/ nonmembers. Registration required by June 12.

Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or warnernature center.org

SUPER TEEN HANG OUT: PAINT AND SIP

When: 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Paint a Lookin’ Sharp canvas while sipping on a beverage in this social art class for kids 12-18.

No experience necesary.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m.

Thursdays June 14 through July 26 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show.

Contact: www. marketfest.org

ONE SQUARE FOOT

When: 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Auction of original artwork on a one-foot scale benefits ArtReach St. Croix.

Silent auction, live music from the Riverside Quartet, wine pull, pots and flowers sale, appetizer and dessert buffet, and cash bar. Tickets $35-40.

Contact: artreach stcroix.org

MANITOU DAYS GRANDE PARADE AND BEACH DANCE

When: Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. Dance 8-11 p.m., Memorial Beach.

Details: Parade route begins downtown and travels along Lake Ave. Rain or shine. Beach dance to follow at Memorial Beach with live music.

Contact: www. manitoudays.com or www.explorewhitebear. com

SENIOR DANCE

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday,

June 15 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music by Jerry Peltier and dancing.

Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar.

Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600

LETS MAKE STUFF: PAINTED CLAY POTS

When: 2-3 p.m. Friday, June 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Creative class for adults on the third Friday of the month.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake Details: 120+ sellers, bake sale, games and bounce house for kids, free lunch served at 11 a.m.

Contact: gracepeople. church/garage-sale

SUP-YOGA

When: 9-10:15 a.m.

Saturdays, June 16-Aug. 11 Where: Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Guided yoga instruction; equipment provided. Ages 14+, $30/ person. Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics.

Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Community event includes over 40 food trucks, a marketplace, live music, climbing wall, pizza-eating contest, and kids activities.

Contact: greater stillwaterchamber.com

CARS, MUSIC AND FOOD FEST

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 Where: Chateau St. Croix, 1998 Hwy. 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Celebrate Father’s Day with a car show, live music, food

trucks, and winery tours.

Contact: chateau stcroix.com

KIDS BIKE RODEO

When: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: White Bear Lake Public Works, 3950 Hoffman Rd. Details: Kids and parents invited to get bikes tuned, helmets fitted and ride through fun courses; also rider safety information, demonstrations and prizes. Free event.

Contact: whitebear lake.org

RAD ZOO

When: 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake See and pet creatures from the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery

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Zoo, including turtles, snakes, lizards and an alligator. No registration necessary.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

NORTH STAR GRAND PRIX BICYCLE RACE FINALE

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday, June 17 Where: Spectator areas near Teddy Bear Park, Stillwater Details: 5-day professional cycling race draws racers from around the country. Racers climb Chilkoot Hill, the steepest grade in American racing. Events include bike and fitness expos, stunt riders, music, entertainment, kids fun race, Jumbotron viewing.

Contact: northstar bicyclefestival.com

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Saturday, June 16 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: New York City-based The Church of Stop Shopping performs a family friendly-musical celebration of pollinators. Led by white-suited, Earth evangelist Reverend Billy, they have musically invaded Monsanto laboratories and the lobbies of banks that finance fracking and pipelines.

Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.org

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS

• An employee of Goose Lake Marine in the 5000 block of 130th Street N. at 9:58 a.m. May 11 reported substantial damage to a hauling trailer parked on the site in the form of a deep scratch.

• An ex-spouse was reported at 6:12 p.m. May 11 in the 5000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for violating a custody order by video recording the weekly exchange as part of ongoing behavior.

• Possible burglary was reported 7:25 p.m. May 11 in the 12000 block of Ingersoll Avenue N., after the resident found her garage and side doors open, although no one should have been on the property.

Washington County Sheriff’s deputies arrived and cleared the scene.

• A Lino Lakes man, 59, was arrested at 11:28 p.m.

May 11 on Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for fourth degree DWI, third degree test refusal, following too closely and failure to signal a turn, after being pulled over for following another vehicle by less than one car’s length and twice turning right without signaling. Deputies followed the motorist closely until he pulled into the Blue Heron, where they smelled alcohol in the vehicle. The subject admitted to having three to four beers before heading to the Blue Heron. After trying without success to contact his attorney, the subject was transported to jail.

• A Forest Lake woman, 23, was arrested at 2:50 a.m. May 12 on Highway 61 and 152nd Street N. for DUI, after deputies clocked her on radar for speeding and observed her crossing the center line several times and swerving within her lane.

After deputies pulled her over, they could smell alcohol inside the vehicle, see the subject’s blurry bloodshot eyes and hear her slurred speech. She tested .20 in the field sobriety test and could provide no proof of insurance.

• A motorist in the 4000 block of 132nd Way N. at 11:51 a.m. May 12 reported another motorist tailgating him, then pulling around the complainant’s vehicle to roll down a window and yell at him to never flick off the subject again.

• A Veteran’s Administration hospital identification badge and a set of keys was reported found in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 6:01 p.m.

May 12. Deputies took possession of the items to hold for their owner until she was able to claim them.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Ingersoll Avenue N. at 10:30 a.m. May 13 reported a woman for dashing over a field and disappearing into the woods on the complainant’s property. When she emerged from the woods, deputies were waiting to advise her that all the lake shore along Sunset Lake was private property and were out of bounds for canoeists needing to urinate.

• A man reported at 10:58 a.m. May 13 asleep in his vehicle on 140th Street N., one mile east of Highway 61, turned out to be a private investigator, and that there was no suspicious activity.

• Six teen-aged males were reported at 1:27 a.m.

May 14 in Arbre Park in the 14000 block of Arbre Lane N. for causing a loud disturbance and making the dogs park. Deputies advised the youths, who were playing football, to play just a little more quietly.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Falcon Avenue N. at 12:53 p.m. May 15 reported receiving a phone call saying that he had missed jury duty, that he now owed $1,200 and that he needed to meet the caller at the Washington County Court House to pay the fi ne. The complainant recognized the scam and didn’t keep the rendez-vouz.

• A Coon Rapids man, 22, was cited at 4:46 p.m. May 15 on Frenchman Road N. and Oneka Parkway N. for driving after revocation by northbound deputies waiting at the light who conducted a random license plate check.

• An abandoned vehicle with lights flashing discovered at 12:03 a.m. May 16 on Forest Blvd.

N. and 125th Street N. that had a temporary tag instead of license plates turned out to be recently bought from the registered owner in Cottage Grove. However, the Department of Motor Vehicles had no record of the purchase.

• A White Bear Lake man, 23, was cited at 2:37 a.m. May 16 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road N. for driving without a valid Minnesota driver’s license or proof of insurance, after southbound deputies observed the motorist swerving and traveling at a speed greater than 10 miles faster than the limit.

• A White Bear Lake man, 21, was cited at 7:57 a.m.

May 16 in the 6000 block of westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone by eastbound deputies on stationary patrol who clocked him at 44 mph. The motorist told deputies he knew he was speeding, but thought he was only traveling at 40 mph.

• An Otsego man, 23, was issued a written warning at 10:18 a.m. May 16 on 147th Street N. and Geneva Avenue N. for speeding. The motorist told deputies he had no driver’s license because his wallet had been stolen recently from Minneapolis.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 147th Street N. at 11:52 a.m. May 16 reported receiving a phone call in which the caller notified the complainant that his social security number had been suspended and to return the call. The complainant suspected a scam and contacted the real social security administration himself and confi rmed that his number had not been suspended.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 11:56 a.m. May 16 reported a front license plate stolen off a vehicle.

• A bicycle found on 140th Street N. and Highway 61 near the railroad tracks and surrounded by beer cans at 6:00 a.m. May 17 turned out to have been stolen from a man at the American Legion by his female companion.

• A Hugo man, 66, was cited at 1:32 p.m. May 17 on eastbound 122nd Street N. and July Avenue N. for speeding 62 mph in a 50 mph zone. The motorist admitted to deputies that he was going 62 mph but thought the limit was 55 mph.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 159th Street N. at 9:09 p.m. May 17 reported a $100 fishing box and $300 in fishing tackle stolen from his garage, despite the fact that the items had been hidden deep in the back of the garage and more valuable items in full view and more easily accessible in front of the garage had been bypassed.

• A verbal domestic was reported at 11:34 p.m.

May 11 in the 5000 block of 142nd Street N., after a male could be heard breaking a door during an argument between two males as part of an ongoing disagreement about the extended stay of one of the males. The combatants told Washington County Sheriff’s deputies that they would agree to separate for the night.

• A prowler reported at 12:02 a.m. May 12 in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. turned out to be a dog owner tramping over the neighbor’s deck, back yard and front yard looking for his runaway dog.

Deputies advised the subject not to conduct his search through neighbor’s yards.

• The city water tower on the corner of 130th Street N. and Fenway Avenue N. at 12:15 a.m. May 12 was reported for spewing water at a heavy rate.

The water tower mysteriously turning itself off

Masses:

Mon. -Fri. 8:00 am, Wed. 6:30 pm, Fri. 6:45 am First Sat. 8:00 am, Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:00 am & 7:30 pm

Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 – 4:30 pm

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN

651-429-5337

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

as deputies gazed in wonder turned out to be the Public Works Department engineers shutting down the water remotely.

• A loud party enjoyed by ten juveniles was reported at 1:34 a.m. May 12 on Fenway Blvd.

N. between 132nd Street N. and 134th Street N. Deputies advised the youths to tone down the music and to start arranging their rides home.

• Three suspicious males lurking around the 4000 block of Fable Road Court N. at 10:33 a.m. May 12 in a white Mountaineer and releasing individuals to knock on front doors in the neighborhood turned out to be Jehovah’s Witnesses on an evangelizing mission.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 132nd Street N. at 3:41 p.m. May 16 reported receiving several harassing phone calls about the need for someone to fi x his computer. The complainant decided it was all a scam and let the calls go to voice mail.

• A son, 38, in the 6000 block of 147th Street N. was reported at 4:31 p.m. May 16 for being aggressive toward his mother because she wouldn’t take him to the pharmacy. He told his mom that he was “trained to kill”. His mother told deputies that he “gets this way after taking his anti-depressants”.

• A suspicious light down by the pond in the 13000 block of Europa Court N. at 1:28 a.m. May 17 thought to be a bonfi re brought about by nefarious persons turned out to be the reflections of a garage light on the pond.

• Several juveniles were reported for trespassing on a property in the 9000 block of 130th Street N. at 8:38 p.m. May 17. After calling in the youths to the sheriff’s office, the complainant changed her mind and decided to give the youths a talking to on her own.

• A resident in the 6000 block of Egg Lake Road N. at 9:56 a.m. May 18 reported receiving a recorded message that the social security administration had a warrant out for his arrest. The complainant recognized the nature of the scam and reported it for documentation purposes.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 12:18 p.m. May 18 reported $230 worth of gas from Kwik Trip stations in Hugo and in Apple Valley bought on a credit card without authorization. Management at Kwik Trip said they had no documentation to support the claim.

• Employees at the American Legion in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. at 1:42 p.m. May 18 reported their tax accountant for withdrawing money from the Legion’s business account without permission for the purpose of paying the organization’s taxes.

• Three panhandlers waving signs on the corner of Frenchman Road N. and Victor Hugo Blvd.

N. reported at 5:53 p.m. May 18 were advised by deputies of the need to apply at City Hall for a solicitation permit. Deputies noted that the men were cooperative.

• A son in the 6000 block of 147th Street N. at 7:23 p.m. May 18 was reported for having friends over without permission, which was in violation of his probation orders. His mother also told deputies her son had talked disrespectfully to her.

• A scream was reported heard in the woods to the south of a residence in the 15000 block of Everton Avenue N. at 10:59 p.m. May 18. When deputies drove by the area, all they heard was a branch breaking.

• A group of youths playing basketball at the court across from Water’s Edge in the 15000 block of French Drive N. at 11:17 p.m. May 18 were reported for playing their boom box too loudly.

When deputies spoke to them, the groups agreed to just go home.

• A deer leg was reported found at 12:44 p.m. May 19 in the 9000 block of 180th Street N., after the resident’s dog brought it home. The complainant was advised to report back to deputies if anything suspicious transpires due to the deer part.

• A White Bear Lake girl, 16, was cited at 1:14 a.m.

May 20 on Forest Blvd. N. and 125th Street N. for permit violation, after deputies pulled her over for a broken tail light and observed the driver quickly exchanging seats with a passenger in the back seat. The vehicle contained only juveniles, and the driver came clean about violating the terms of her learner’s permit.

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation in the 8800 block of Naples Street in Lexington May 17. The driver had a BB gun in plain view and was removed from the vehicle at gunpoint. The driver was

cited for numerous violations and the vehicle was towed.

• Police responded to the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville May 18 on a hit-and-run property damage accident. An adult female was cited for the violation and a citation was mailed to her home.

Corgi convention It was a corgi convention at the White Bear Dog Beach on Memorial Day. Corgis Zelda of Coon Rapids, Sophie of Ramsey, Mack of Coon Rapids and Kirby of Plymouth, all members of the Corgi Racing Society, practiced their swimming skills to prepare for a pool party later this summer and cooled off from the hot temperatures.

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The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department responded to a grass fire around 3:11 p.m. Monday, May 28, near the I-35W and I-35E split. Forest Lake Fire was in the process of also responding to the call but was cancelled in route, as the fire had already been contained by Lino Lakes personnel.

LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a call of a neighbor dispute in the 200 block of Apple Lane May 15. Officers found no criminal activity took place.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E May 16. The 40-year-old male driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer made contact with a male regarding soliciting without a permit in the 6700 block of Lake Drive May 16. The male was subsequently cited for driving without a license.

• Officers received information about dogs being walked in the area of Fox Road and Red Fox Road without leashes May 17. Police requested city staff install leash signs on the trails.

• Officers answered questions regarding a family of foxes living under a house in the 7700 block of Carole Drive May 17. The complainant was advised to contact the DNR for assistance.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for several moving violations in the 500 block of Main Street May 17.

An adult male was arrested for possessing a controlled substance and booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• An officer observed a traffic violation in the 8000 block of I-35E May 17. The driver was subsequently cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

7500 block of Lake Drive May 18 after determining the registered owner had a warrant on fi le for their arrest. The adult female driver and an adult male passenger were arrested on warrants and the male was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Officers responded to neighbor dispute in the 6600 block of Pheasant Run regarding loose dogs May 20. Officers arrived, spoke to all parties involved and the dogs were contained.

• An officer responded to a call of a burglary of an outbuilding in the 400 block of Pine Street May 20. Four ATV tires/rims had been stolen overnight. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a business in the 1500 block of Running Aces Boulevard May 20 to assist another law enforcement agency with a male who was out of control. Officers assisted as needed and cleared once the male was under control.

• An officer responded to a call of a deceased dog dumped on the shoulder of the road in the 6300 block of 20th Avenue May 20.

The remains were removed and disposed of.

• An officer stopped a vehicle in the 7600 block of Lake Drive May 21 because the passenger was believed to have two outstanding warrants on fi le. An adult female was arrested on outstanding warrants and was also charged with fi fthdegree possession of a controlled substance.

• An officer stopped a vehicle in the

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF 2 sentenced in death of Centerville native

Two siblings have been sentenced in connection with the death of Centerville native William Grahek last February. Grahek, 22, was the son of St. Paul Police sergeant and Centerville resident Jon Grahek, who passed away in January after a battle with cancer.

Noah Duane Baker, 20, received a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the botched robbery. Noah pleaded guilty last month to an intentional seconddegree murder charge, avoiding a potential life sentence. He accepted the 30year term in exchange for his testimony.

Noah admitted to brandishing a fi rearm while attempting to rob the younger Grahek, a University of Minnesota-Duluth student, of drugs and cash. He said co-defendant Deandre Demetrius Davenport, 22, shot Grahek twice when the young man refused to comply.

Noah's sister, Tara Rai Baker, 23, admitted to lying to police after the shooting to protect her brother and Davenport, her boyfriend. Tara was sentenced to 57 months in prison but her prison sentence was stayed for six years of supervised probation. The judge also stipulated that she has to spend an additional six months in a female offender program or in jail and must complete 120 hours of community service work related to veterans.

Davenport and Noah Anthony Charles King, 19, face potential life sentences if convicted on fi rst-degree murder charges. Their cases are likely to go to trial in the fall. Cases involving three other suspects are currently pending.

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Dirty Shorts Brass Band kicks offMusic in the Park

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CENTERVILLE — New Orleans came to Centerville on Tuesday, June 5, at Hidden Spring Park.

The Dirty Shorts Brass Band kicked off the city's 2018 Music in the Park series. The New Orleans-style brass band honors the style and tradition of New Orleans brass bands past and present by playing a combination of blues, jazz, rock, gospel, Dixie and oldtime music.

Some of their popular hits include, “When the Saints Go Marchin' in,” “Basin St Blues,” “You Are My Sunshine,” “The Preacher,” “Bourbon Street Blues” and “Minnie the Moocher.”

Dirty Shorts formed in 2010 after many of the members were playing together in other musical ventures.

Members include: founder Corky Whitlock of St. Paul, on mellophone; Kurt Christensen of Lino Lakes, on trumpet; Scott Snyder of Oakdale, on trumpet; Tom Heimerman of Shoreview, on vocals/ trumpet; Josh Huot-Gallus of St. Paul, on trombone; Bob Willey of Maple Grove, on trombone; Dennis Pollard of Maplewood, on tuba; Lee Portz of Maplewood, on snare drum/ cymbal; David McDonald of Hudson, Wisconsin, on bass drum.

The band typically plays around 40 shows a year at various venues around the Twin Cities, including the

Minnesota State Fair; Ramsey, Washington, Wabasha and Mille Lacs county fairs; summer parks concerts and the St. Paul Winter Carnival.

Heimerman has been with the band since it formed.

He grew up in Stillwater and currently resides in Shoreview. Like many children, his interest in music was sparked in the first grade when he began taking piano lessons. In fifth grade, he began playing the cornet and eventually transitioned to the trumpet.

He continued to play throughout high school and college at the University of St. Thomas. After graduating, he put his instrument away for many years. “I hung it up because I was also a jock.

When school ended, places to play kind of ended too, so I played hockey and softball for the next 20 years.”

Years later, when his wife became the director of the Shoreview Community Band, she asked him to join. At the age of 44, he started playing his trumpet again. “It has become a good hobby for a guy who wasn't very good at his sports anymore. Music is a great old man hobby,” he said.

Now, at the age of 65, Heimerman enjoys playing the trumpet in Dirty Shorts and being the “frontman” in charge of keeping the audience engaged during their performances. He especially likes the interaction with the audience.

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Dirty Shorts Brass Band performs around 40 shows a year at various venues throughout the Twin Cities, including the Minnesota State Fair; Ramsey, Washington, Wabasha and Mille Lacs County Fairs and the St. Paul Winter Carnival.

“We do way more of that than most bands that just get up there and announce the name of the song, play the song and then announce the next song,” he said. “We try to grab everybody and entertain them.”

Christensen, who is originally from Wisconsin, currently resides in Lino Lakes and has been with the band since its second year.

He previously played in a big band for many years with Whitlock.

“I've played a lot of jazz, big band, pop, R&B, and when Corky started this New Orleans brass band, truthfully I wasn't so familiar with it,

but it is fun,” he said. “For somebody who likes to play trumpet and get out there and blow, it's a hoot.”

Christensen began playing the trumpet in grade school and continued to play throughout high school and while attending Concordia College. Over the years he has played with numerous groups, but more recently he joined the Centennial Community Band after reading about the group in the Quad Community Press.

He said he enjoys Dirty Shorts. “It is pretty loose and it is not so structured,” he said. “There is a lot of rapport and give-and-take with the

audience. We start off with a set list, but depending on the mood of the audience, Corky will change it. We have a pretty extensive library of music.”

This year's Music in the Park schedule also includes: • Sound Fall, June 12 • Mean Gene & the Woodticks, June 19 • Cole Thomas, June 26 • Prairie Anthem, July 10 • Little Big Band, July 17 • Everchanging Mood, July 24 Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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YMCA program connects youth to nature and people

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — As the school year winds down, one fear is likely on parents’ minds: the “summer slide” phenomenon.

For five years the Forest Lake YMCA has offered a program called Park Play Days, not only to combat summer slide but to get youth off of their screens and out into nature.

“We come to them, so it gives them an opportunity to come and learn outside with a variety of activities.

There are games, crafts and group activities as well,” said Family Engagement Director Tori Randall.

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friends, be active and learn new things.”

“Providing these programs in local parks is convenient for families who often can walk or bike to these activities right in their own neighborhood,” said Joan Schimml, senior director of communications and marketing.

“This provides a safe space for youth to build relationships with each other and positive adult role models while engaging in new activities that include a range of things from physical fitness, arts, team building, and more.”

Cost is $80 per session. To register, visit www.ymcamn.org.

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The fi rst Park Play Days location to be incorporated into the program was Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines. Since its inception, other locations have been added, including Beltz Park in Forest Lake and Hanifl Fields Athletic Park in Hugo.

Last year the Hugo location had 10 participants and Forest Lake had 15. This year, as of press time, there were 27 signed up for the Hugo location and 15 for Forest Lake.

The fi rst session will run from June 11 to July 12; the second, from July 16 to Aug. 16. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday at both Hanifl Fields Athletic Park and Beltz Park and is for ages 4-12. Participants must register ahead of time for the program and must be dropped off or have a prior arrangement to come on their own if they live in the neighborhood.

“Our overall cause at the YMCA is to strengthen our community. We want to make sure that we are out there in the community and that we continue to be a great community partner and provide youth development opportunities for all,” Hoffman explained.

Randall noted the program also benefits the older age group. “(This program) is important because not everybody can get to the Y. For those older kids, it is something for them to do that keeps them out of trouble that is close to home. They have that opportunity to be outside, make new

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LAWSUIT: Did court commit errors?

Like the DNR, the city is requesting oral arguments before the appellate court. public funds beyond the power of the The legals costs haven’t come courts and in violation of the “separacheap. The city has spent $535,300 tion of powers” doctrine.

• Whether the district court commit- since 2014 on the lake litigation. City ted reversible error by making clearly Finance Director Don Rambow proerroneous findings of fact and denying vided a breakout of expenditures over the last four years: $280,000 from 2014 motions for new trial and motions for to 2016; $255,000 in 2017 and for the amended findings, conclusions of law first four months of 2018, $29,000. and judgment.

According to Clerk/Treasurer Bill • Whether the district committed Short, White Bear Township has spent reversible error by ruling on plain$162,205 as of May 2018. tiff’s claim under the Public Trust Doctrine.

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HUGO — The city is joining the lake lawsuit fray as a friend of the court.

City Attorney Dave Snyder explained that fi ling a petition for amicus status allows Hugo to provide input into the appeal proceedings.

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Hugo’s arguments will focus on the city’s efforts in water conservation. “The court order is in many ways counterproductive in those efforts,” Snyder observed.

“We plan to rebut claims and suggestions by the plaintiff and trial court that cities have not been mindful of water use.”

The city attorney anticipates that other cities would be fi ling for amicus status and feels broad participation will help the court of appeals better understand the impact of the order.

Councilman Chuck Haas felt it was in the best interest of the city to have its arguments and opinions before the appeals court. Councilman Mike Miron agreed, saying cities need to help the court understand the “fundamental flaw in shifting priorities without vetting or debating the decision.”

City Administrator Bryan Bear noted that Hugo is still waiting for the hearings to be scheduled on the city’s appeal of the four conditions placed by the

DNR on appropriation permits as a result of the judge’s 2017 order.

In the meantime, Bear said, the permit conditions do not need to be complied with until the appeals have been exhausted. A law passed by the Legislature last month also postpones enforcement by the DNR of any court order provisions, effective June 1. The law delays action until July 2019.

Mayor Tom Weidt pointed out that the city has stayed out of the lawsuit to this point but it was time for Hugo to tell its side of the story.

“This gives us opportunity to do that,” the mayor said. “We have worked to limit the amount of water pulled out of the earth to irrigate and we’ve saved tens of millions of gallons by doing that.

We have tried to educate residents to conserve water and offered rebates on low-flow toilets.

We have focused on changing behaviors.”

With that, Weidt made a motion to fi le the brief, which was unanimously approved.

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR June 8-9: Garage Sale Day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 12: Music in the Park-Soundfall 6:30 to 9 p.m.

June 13: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

June 16: City-wide Clean Up Day 8 a.m. to noon June 19: Music in the Park-Mean Gene & The Woodticks 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www.presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).

HUGO CITY CALENDAR June 7-10: Good Neighbor Days June 11: City Administrator review at 7 p.m.

June 14: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

June 18: Gravel road workshop at 6 p.m.

City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

June 19: Historical Commission meeting at 1 p.m.

EDA meeting at 5 p.m.

June 20: Parks Commission at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Liquor compliance hearing at 6 p.m.

City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

June 13: Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.

June 16: Recycling Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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LIONS PARK UPDATE The Hugo City Council approved up to $100,000 for replacement of playground equipment at Lions Park at its May 21 meeting.

The Planning Commission discussed status of the 20-year-old equipment last month, which is starting to show its age. Complaints have been received regarding its condition. A slide is cracked and wooden foot boards need replacing.

Council agreed with a recommendation to upgrade equipment for late summer installation.

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HUGO BITS AND PIECES HUGO — The Hugo City Council conducted the following business at its May 21 meeting: • Approved preliminary plat and planned unit development for Oneka Place, a 117-acre housing development north of Oneka Parkway and 159th Street, formerly known as the Leroux parcel.

The developer, CPDC-Pratt-Oakwood, LLC Partnership of Vadnais Heights, plans to build 177 single family homes and 10 outlots on three parcels in four phases.

Among the requests, the developer asked for various lot sizes with a minimum size of 7,492 square feet, where 10,400 square feet is required.

Width flexibility was also requested to allow a minimum lot width of 55 feet where 80 feet is required.

In return, the developer is designing a more sensitive proposal with less density, providing additional upland for a passive park that exceeds city standards, 21 acres versus the 9 acres required, and is providing a public trail along some roads to connect to existing trails in adjacent developments. A stormwater reuse irrigation system will also be created.

The homes will be a

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combination of products to include villa homes, single family homes and larger homes similar to those in Prairie Village. The development is located in the Forest Lake School District but residents can open enroll in the White Bear Lake School District.

• Approved Rachel Juba as new city community development director.

Juba has served as city planner since 2010; was associate planner for three years before that and was employed as community development intern in 2006-07.

• Applauded Finance

Director Ron Otkin for receiving his 24th Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

• Approved reciprocal emergency service agreement with White Bear Lake Fire Department.

The agreement provides the best possible emergency services and automatic response to structure fi res by making equipment, personnel and other resources available to both departments.

• Approved temporary hiring of former

building inspector John Benson.

Current building official Chuck Preisler recommended the city hire Benson at $30 per hour plus mileage to do plan review twice a week due to increased workloads.

Benson retired in 2010.

• Approved water surface use permits for David Strub on Sunset Lake and Mike Ball on Round Lake.

The permits allow a water ski slalom course on both lakes plus a ski jump on Round Lake.

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Cougars blast way to fi rst state tourney in softball

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

At one point, Grace Gilmore was asked, did she perceive that her Centennial softball team could be the fi rst to reach the state tournament?

“When we beat Anoka, in nine or 10 innings,” the senior pitcher said, hearkening to a mid-season game when the Cougars scored five runs in the ninth for a 9-4 win.

“We had not beaten Anoka for a long time. We beat a lot of teams this year we haven’t beaten for a while.”

Gilmore couldn’t stop beaming as she answered questions after the Cougars capped their drive to state by slamming five home runs in victories of 9-5 and 15-7 over Champlin Park last Friday at Champlin. She hit a two-run homer, her fi rst of the season, and pitched 11 of the 14 innings.

The top-seeded Cougars (20-4) needed two wins because No. 4 Champlin Park (15-10) upset them 8-2 earlier in the tournament. They got back to the finals by ousting Osseo 4-0, Maple Grove 4-0 and Rogers 5-2.

“All year I’ve told them they are the comeback kids,” coach Amanda Daeger said. “You’ve just got to battle back. And they have believed every step of the way. That loss, all it meant was we had to take a longer path to our end game.”

What Alyssa Montero, who belted two homers in the fi rst game and two line-drive doubles in the second, couldn’t stop doing was cry.

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even talk,” sniffed the junior infi elder/pitcher, her eyes moist and her anti-glare face paint running. “We just had to keep fighting, stay together as a team and make it work.”

Centennial was seeded fi fth in the state tournament and will open against No. 4 Shakopee on Thursday at Caswell Park in North Mankato.

Other pairings, all at 9 a.m., are Lakeville North vs. No. 1 Park-Cottage Grove, Stillwater vs. No. 2 Forest Lake and Edina vs. No. 3 Buffalo.

Each team plays again at 3 p.m. win or lose. On Friday is the fi fth-place game at 9 a.m., third place at 11 a.m. and title game at 1 p.m.

Hailey Thom crushed the other two home runs in the section finals, one in each game. Her two-run shot in the seventh inning of game one gave the Cougars a 7-5 lead after Montero’s blast tied the score.

Those homers lifted Centennial’s total to 26 in 24 games, led by Montero with eight, which broke the school

record of seven.

The Cougars had gone four games without a homer before busting loose Friday.

“Yeah, that makes it a little easier,” grinned Daeger, about getting the long ball weapon back.

In game one, Gilmore pitched four no-hit innings but gave up three hits and five runs in the fifth. Montero blanked the Rebels the last two innings and got the win.

“That’s why I love having Alyssa.

We always have each other’s back,” Gilmore said.

When Montero started game two and faltered (1 1/3 innings, four runs) Gilmore came back and finished with 5 2/3 gritty innings, allowing three runs, to pick up the win.

Piper Otto and Molly Trullinger pitched for the Rebels in both games.

Centennial had 15 hits in game two.

Olivia Beaulieu and Coryn Jacobson each delivered a two-run single.

Gilmore was 3-for-5 and Olivia Trettel 2-for-3 with three runs.

The Cougars decided to not let Champlin Park star Holly Blaska beat them again, after she belted two homers and two singles in the 8-2 win.

Blaska was intentionally walked her first seven at-bats Friday. With a big lead, Gilmore let Blaska hit her last two times. Blaska blooped a double, then popped up with bases loaded.

Montero pitched the shutout against Osseo, Gilmore blanked Maple Grove and Montero had a one-hitter and 10 strikeouts against Rogers.

Bear boys send big delegation to state track after section title

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake boys track will have 15 athletes in 12 events at the state meet after capturing the Section 4AA team championship last week.

The Bears accumulated 204 points, followed

by Roseville Area 173.5, Stillwater 154, Highland Park 74.5 and Mahtome-

di 70 for top five among 16 schools, on Thursday and Friday, May 31 and June 1, in Stillwater.

The Bears, coached by Thomas Paulson, added the section title to the conference crown they won a week earlier. In section true-team, the other main event, they finished second. The Bears’ last section titles came in 2009 and 2010.

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The Bears had many podium appearances, including shot-putters Andrew Kohnen (middle) and Sean Ruohmaki placing one-two.

McManamon won both hurdle races — 110 highs (14.94) and 300 intermediates (39.90). Garrit Christenson placed third in both (15.57 and 41.35). Top two advance to state.

White Bear Lake had a 1-2 sweep in shot put with Andrew Kohnen throwing 49-3 and Sean Ruohmaki right behind at 49-0. Both advance to state.

The Bears had both section golds in the throws as Connor Thiesfeld won discus with 151-5. Kohnen placed fourth.

The relay crews scored big for the Bears.

Kevin Boeing placed high in four events to help White Bear Lake capture the Section 4AAA track championship last week. Boeing, a junior, led off two relay teams (4x100 and 4x200) that finished second, and was high jump runner-up with 6-0 (tying his personal-best), qualifying for the state meet in each event. He also placed fourth in triple jump with 42-9 1/2.

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The 4x800 team of Max Nelson, Logan Tanttu, Jace Bartz and Mike Rohlinger won in 8:08.44 and the other three relays all placed second.

Kevin Boeing, Aaron Wahl, Fidel Deleon-Paramo and Carter Ehlers were teamed up in both the 4x100 and 4x200 and took second in each to advance to state with times of 44.47 and 1:32.30. The 4x100 was a surprise after being seeded sixth.

Qualifying with second-place finishes were Rohlinger in 800 (2:01.00), Ben Vanderbosch in the 1600 (4:21.57) and Boeing in high jump (6-0).

Coming close with third-place were Tanttu in the 800 (2:01.58) and Vanderbosch in the 3200 (9:34). Boeing was fourth in triple jump (42-9 1/2) and Robbie Peck fifth in pole vault (12-3).

The state meet will be held Friday and Saturday at Hamline University.

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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS na Pratt shot 93-94-187 for 11th place. Eighth-grader Lauren Schmid shot 200, sophomore Kathryn Reeves 202, and senior Sydney McDonald 206. The state meet will be held June 12-13 at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids .

Bears’ Hage qualifies for state golf as girls place 3rd in section

Isabella Hage of White Bear Lake was runner-up in the Section 4AAA golf meet, leading the Bears to third place as a team. Hage, a senior, qualified for the state meet after shooting 84-86-170 last Tuesday and Friday at Tanners Brook in Forest Lake. Stillwater scored 709, Mahtomedi 739 and the Bears 752 for the Isabella Hage top three slots among seven teams. Bear junior Maken-

Sailing school open house

The White Bear Sailing School is holding an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10. There will be a Q & A with the new summer waterfront director, summer instructors and summer coaches.

There is also a photo contest, yard games, sailing opportunities with experienced sailors, and refreshments. Children and adults are encouraged to attend and learn about sailing programs on White Bear Lake. The school is located at the White Bear Yacht Club, 56 Dellwood Ave. in Dellwood.

CITY OF HUGO

HUGO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo City Council has scheduled The City Administrators annual performance review for Monday, June 11, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Hugo City Hall.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo City Council has rescheduled the workshop on gravel roads to Monday, June 18, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Hugo City Hall.

Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on June 7, 2018

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ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 TIF District Name: Current net tax capacity Original net tax capacity Captured net tax capacity Principal and interest payments due in 2018 Tax increment received in 2017 Tax increment expended in 2017 Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution*

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*The fi scal disparities property tax law provides that the growth in commercial-industrial property tax values is shared throughout the area. In a tax increment fi nancing district, this value sharing can either result in a tax increase for other properties in the municipality or result in a decrease in tax increment financing district revenue depending on how the district is established. **The districts noted by ** above do not share growth in commercial-industrial property tax value. This results in an increase in property taxes for other properties located in that municipality. For taxes payable in 2017, this increase in taxes on other properties amounted to the values listed above.

Additional information regarding these districts may be obtained from: Bryan J. Bear, City Administrator 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038; (651) 762-6320 Published one time in The Citizen on June 7, 2018

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ORDINANCE 2018-487 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO AMENDING CHAPTER 90 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY CODE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LAND LOCATED NORTH OF ONEKA PARKWAY AND NORTH OF 159TH STREET THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of the City Code. Chapter 90 of the City Code of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, is hereby amended by changing the classifi cation on the City of Hugo Zoning Map to PUD (Planned Unit Development) with respect to the 117-acre property legally described as part of the south have of Section 7, Township 31N, Range 21W. Full legal available at City Hall.

Section 2. Effective Date This amendment shall take effect upon its passage.

ADOPTED by the City Council this 21ST day of May, 2018 Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on June 7, 2018

CITY OF HUGO

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Thursday, June 28, at 7:00 pm at Hugo City Hall to consider the following requests: A rezoning application for KOMA, 6115 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076, and Premier Bank, 14815 Forest Blvd, Hugo, MN 55038, to rezone fi ve parcels from Neighborhood Service (NS) to General Business (C-2). The properties are generally located south of 140th Street and east of Highway 61. The properties are legally described as part of the Northwest ¼, of the Northwest ¼, of Section 29, Township 21 North, Range 21 West, Washington County (full legal description is available at City Hall).

A site plan application for KOMA, 6115 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076, for the property located at 13891 Forest Blvd. N. The site plan is for a 12,000 square foot building for an auto repair business with associated parking lot. The property is generally located south of 140th Street and east of Highway 61. The property is legally described as part of the Northwest ¼, of the Northwest ¼, of Section 29, Township 21 North, Range 21 West, Washington County (full legal description is available at City Hall).

Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time.

Rachel Juba, Planner Published one time in The Citizen on June 7, 2018.

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** Prizes for top finishers **Stay for a Drawing at finish line * Lakes Life Care Center’s 5K Run/Walk for life is open to all ages and skill levels – Families welcome

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Repair Work Tuckpointing Call Jim 651-426-9395 Retired Bricklayer Reas. Hourly rates

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Motorhome 31' Tioga RV Motorhome 1999 with 85,000 miles - $20,000 New wood pergot flooring, new HD antenna and TV, new tires, new brakes, power inverter, new battery, new fridge and coffee maker, new master bedroom mattress.

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Sale to support local missions. 6/14-15, 9AM-4PM; 6/16,9AM12; at 2411 County Road F in WBL

VH 4067 Alpine Ave Multi fam Thurs-Friday June 7-8;8-4 WBL 1650 E Hwy 96 6/6-6/9;8-6 tools, hardware, plants, HH, books,clothes, misc WBT 5824 Otter View Trl 6/8-9;8:30-4 HH,boys clths, 0-1 tools,misc,electronics

Sales Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-6 Sat 10-2 612-735-1643

White Bear’s Paulson, Frattalone advance to state golf; team 3rd in section

White Bear Lake boys golf had two individual state qualifiers while placing third as a team in the Section 4AAA boys golf meet last Tuesday and Thursday at Bunker Hills. Jake Paulson, Bears junior, placed fourth with 79-79-158 to earn a state trip, along with freshman Joseph Frattalone in 11th place with 80-83-163. The next two Bears were sophomore Grant Hofeld in 14th with 81-86-167, and junior Aaron Schmid 23rd with 83-92-175.

Bruce Strand

CITY OF HUGO

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 18, 2018, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Hugo City Hall, to consider the application request of Schwieters Properties, LLP, 13925 Fenway Blvd N., Hugo, MN 55038, for the property located at 13676 Fenway Boulevard North, for the vacation of the existing drainage and utility easement over property described as Outlot A, Roy Molitor 2nd Addition. The property is proposed to be platted for a development known as “Roy Molitor 3rd Addition”. The proper drainage and utility easements will be dedicated at that time.

Anyone wishing to comment will be heard at this time.

Rachel Juba, Planner Published one time in The Citizen on June 7, 2018.

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For more information visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com Positions open until f illed. EEO

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“AMERICAN ANIMALS” (R) [LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, SOME DRUG USE AND BRIEF CRUDE/SEXUAL MATERIAL.] — Bart Layton’s oddball, wellacted, hilariously entertaining, 116-minute true story reenactment based on the “Transy Book Heist” in which four reckless, foolhardy, entitled Transylvania University students (Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner and Jared Abrahamson) in Kentucky concoct a harebrained scheme in December 2004 to subdue a librarian (Ann Dowd) and rob the special collections of valuable rare books to allegedly sell to a collector (Udo Kier) in Amsterdam and eventually end up in federal prison for seven years after being nabbed by the FBI.

“SHOW DOGS” (PG) [SUGGESTIVE AND RUDE HUMOR, LANGUAGE AND SOME ACTION.] — An entertaining, funny, familyoriented, star-dotted (voiceovers by Alan Cumming, Shaquille O’Neal, Jordin Sparks, RuPaul and Gabriel Iglesias), predictable, 92-minute, pratfall comedy in which a clumsy FBI agent (Will Arnett) and a smart New York City Rottweiler cop (voiceover by Ludacris) go undercover at a prestigious dog show in Las Vegas and are aided by a dog handler (Natasha Lyonne), a Papillon (voiceover by Stanley Tucci), a pug, and three pigeons to nab an animal smuggler (Omar Chaparro) and return a young panda to its mother.

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Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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Then another surprise storm later Saturday evening sent those outside scurrying one more time. A break in the heat and humidity on Sunday was accompanied with howling wind. Summer has come early this year as temperatures are running way above normal. Nature notes: I noted a few turtles in my lawn recently laying eggs, and the first goslings are out and about as well as the baby bunnies.

Baby robins are getting ready to leave the nest.

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ST. ANDREW’S:New family shelter serves your neighbors in need FROM PAGE 1

(FLAMF) President Sandy Zarembinski.

St. Andrew’s other shelter in Oakdale, the county’s first homeless shelter, will celebrate its sixth year this September. Since 2011, St. Andrews has served more than 3,500 families and sheltered 585 families. It all started after a group of faith-based individuals came together to talk about homelessness in Forest Lake.

The group eventually formed the nonprofi t organization FLAMF and began to look at how it could best serve the homeless population. St. Andrews learned about FLAMF’s efforts and the two groups decided to work together.

Years after the Oakdale shelter was up and running, St. Andrews was getting inquiries from people in need of a shelter on the other side of the county. People would turn down the shelter because they didn’t want to leave their communities. The partners began looking at other locations for a shelter and came across the rectory in Hugo that had been vacant for many years.

“It was a chance to put a mission-based use to their former space with an organization that would commit to making the space habitable, keeping it habitable and providing case management for families,” said CRC Director Jenny Mason. “It is a win-win.”

The new shelter has been a twoyear process. Not only did it take a while to get all the necessary approvals, but it also took time to secure grant funds from the Washington County Community Development Authority (CDA).

Last summer the abatement process began, as the vacant home

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The old rectory has been rebuilt from the inside out and is equipped with new HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

Forest Lake, 78; Stillwater, 50; and Mahtomedi, 28.

As with any shelter environment, neighbors are often concerned about the potential for higher crime rates. Mason said they will not accept families who have a domestic violence background, untreated mental illness or who are actively using drugs.

In addition, individuals’ criminal history will also be vetted.

“We hate to turn people away, but we don’t have the training or capacity to handle those needs, and we need to think of the other families there,” she said. “These SUBMITTED are usually single moms who have two kids. When do they have Volunteers Dave Engh, from St. Andrew’s, and Curtis Gustafson, from St. Peter’s, help remove old insulation from the time to commit a crime? Usually vacant rectory. they are the victims of a crime SUBMITTED themselves, rather than perpetraVolunteers from Elim Church Cathy tors.”

McCormack, Greg and Denise Zauner The average stay in St. Anand Jim and Loretta Thorson helped to drew’s Oakdale shelter is 60 days; renovate the new family shelter. however, there is no time limit was fi lled with bats, asbestos and on how long families can stay as long as they set goals and actively lead. In October, the renovations work to achieve them. began. “We are rebuilding this The shelter has become a rehouse from the inside out,” Mason explained. “It has completely new ality thanks to numerous partners. Some of the key players in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.” the project include FLAMF, the The house will have five bedChurch of St. Genevieve, Washrooms for families and one ington County CDA and the City bedroom for volunteers. With a Orthodontic maximum occupancy of 16, it will of Hugo.

In addition, several churches likely be home to two to three Expertise are also joining forces to help families. provided the hundreds of ongoing “These are their neighbors; volunteer needs at the shelter these aren’t people coming from including: Good Shepherd LutherSt. Paul. They love their community and they want to stay in their an, Circle Pines; St. Peter Cathocommunity, but for whatever rea- lic, Forest Lake; Hosanna Lutherson housing has become unafford- an, Forest Lake; St. Genevieve’s Catholic, Centerville; Christ able for them,” Mason explained.

Lutheran, Marine on St. Croix; “When we have people who are Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake; looking for housing, they mostly Elim Lutheran, Scandia; New end up all the way in Forest Lake Life Lutheran, Hugo; Forest Hills or Cottage Grove. These will United Methodist, Forest Lake; mostly be people whose children St. Pius X, White Bear Lake; Wyoare in the White Bear or Forest ming United Methodist; RedeemLake schools.” er Lutheran, White Bear Lake; Mason knows many residents are surprised to learn that home- and South Shore Trinity, White lessness is a problem in Washing- Bear Lake.

Members hailing from 30 ton County. Collectively, in the churches volunteer their time six school districts served by St. Andrew’s in Washington County at the Oakdale shelter. There is still a need for churches or other and parts of suburban Ramsey groups willing to provide volunCounty, there are more than teers.

900 homeless and highly mobile The grand opening celebration students (a designation assigned for the new shelter will be at 2 by the schools to primarily track transportation and social service p.m. Sunday, June 24. If all goes as planned, families will move in needs of the students), Mason the second week of July. noted. In the four school districts that serve the Hugo area, Editor Shannon Granholm numbers of homeless and highly can be reached at 651-407-1227 or mobile students are distributed CITIZEN@presspubs.com. as follows: White Bear Lake, 160;

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Helm explained. “We try to hire as many veterans and veterans’ family members as possible but we also have civilians too.”

After Helm graduated from high school, he enlisted in the U.S Army and volunteered to go to Iraq in 2006 for a year. He went back for a second tour to Iraq in 2008-09.

“I got back from my fi rst tour and PTSD wasn’t really a thing yet. I was going through a lot of issues finding myself. I couldn’t really relate to many people. I kind of ran back to Iraq, to where I felt safe,” he said. “When I was in Iraq on my second tour I realized I had some experience being a leader and could help some of the younger guys.”

After getting out of the military in 2012, he tried to become a chef and worked at various local venues. “I wanted to be the next big thing but I wasn’t very good,” he said.

One of Helm’s friends, who he met on his fi rst tour in Iraq, is in charge of a JDog franchise in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and invited him to come check out the business and what it entails. After training under him for six months, Helm started his Minnesota business.

Karyn Essen, a Hugo resident, serves as the operations manager. She met Helm when he was the chef at a restaurant she managed. “We have always worked together so it just seemed right for us to do this together,” she said.

In addition, the venture makes Essen feel she is giving back to her country in a way she was never able to. Her dad, uncle, grandpa and great uncle all served in the military and she was planning to join the Air Force, but her plans changed after she had her son.

“I am proud to be a part of something bigger than myself and have found a way to say thank you to those who gave so much,” she said. “What makes me admire Josh is that when he was serving his sacrificial eight years, I created a family, I had three kids, a home, a job, I went out to dinner, I had picnics with my kids, not knowing what Josh was going through for us, for my family, so that we could get ice cream and sit on the front step, so that I could read books to my kids before they went to bed....while he slept in holes, travelled into deadly

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White Bear Lake Territory Partner Josh Helm and Operations Manager Karyn Essen enjoy working as a team for JDog Junk Removal & Hauling. Helm is a resident of Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake grad, and Essen is a Hugo resident.

territories not knowing if he’d come home.”

Helm said JDog really helps veterans to feel the same camaraderie they were a part of while in the service.

“It really gives us the culture back. We speak the same language and can relate to the same issues,” he said. “We have guys who were in the Vietnam War, Cold War, Iraq War; even though there is a huge age difference we can all instantly relate to each other because of that feeling of family and

brotherhood. We get the camaraderie back that we miss being a part of.”

For more information, visit http://jdogjunkremoval.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/JDogWhiteBearLake/. For specific inquires, contact whitebearlake@jdog.com.

Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.