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Bald Eagle Avenue neighbors next to White Bear Lake Area High School – North Campus are upset that the district wants to buy their homes for school land. Residents abutting school district property on the east side of Bald Eagle Avenue were notified in May that the district would be interested in purchasing their house for school property, said resident Stacey King. King said residents on her street do not want to sell their houses. She said she was upset she was not contacted until the plan had already been presented by the committee to the school board. “It’s going to impact the whole community negatively,” she

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Hugo resident deemed ‘super wonderful’ neighbor ally, it has been a couple, and in 2008 it was an entire family. Hanson is the 25th recipient. HUGO — When Hugo resident Bob The person who nominated Hanson Hanson received a call informing him explained that her husband has been that he was selected as the 2019 Good very ill for nearly five years, so a lot of Neighbor of the Year, he was “flabberhousehold tasks fall on her. “Anything gasted.” I need he just does it for me. I can do a “I had no clue what was going on. My lot by myself, but he takes care of the fi rst thought was it was a prank call. I overwhelming stuff that has been hard,” really didn’t expect anything like that,” she explained. he said. “I just try to do what everybody Hanson has helped his neighbor on should do and help people out.” repeated occasions with tractor and Hanson, who has lived in Hugo with car repairs and makes sure to keep her his wife Michele for 29 years, was nomdriveway clear of snow in the winter. In inated by a neighbor who wishes to fact, in March, when he went on vacation remain anonymous. to Palm Springs, California, he called his Since 1995, when the tradition began, other neighbors to make sure they took at least one person — not necessarily a care of her needs while he was away. Hugo resident — has been recognized for “Bob just goes beyond,” she said. their importance to the Hugo community “Every time I ask if I can do something during Good Neighbor Days. Occasionfor him and return the favor, he says ‘no, BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Waters Edge flips switch for second phase of stormwater reuse project BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — With four developments and one golf course online and many more to come in future years, Hugo continues to be a “frontrunner” on stormwater reuse within developments. Waters Edge held a Flip the Switch ceremony May 23 to both turn on Phase I and initiate Phase II of its stromwater reuse irrigation system. In attendance were Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt, City Administrator Bryan Bear, City Council Members Phil Klein and Mike Miron, Metropolitan Council Member Susan Vento, County Commissioner (District 1) and former Hugo Mayor Fran Miron and representatives from the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), Peterson Companies and BIRCH. The fi rst phase of the project, which was operational last year, retrofitted the irrigation system to use stormwater instead of portable city water. Phase II is now in the design phase and should be operational by the end of the year, said City Engineer Mark Erichson. “When I came into the mayor’s office in 2012, the city was facing a big crisis with water and its availability and the potential of lawsuits against White Bear Lake and the DNR. We could see the potential coming down the road that we would be limited in the amount of water that we would have available to serve our residents, current and in the future,” Weidt explained. “We were spending about half of our yearly usage of water on irrigation, so we thought if we could reduce the amount of water used for irrigation, that would make it available to drink and to help with development and families to use in their new houses.” The city identified its largest users of water, one of them which was Waters Edge, which is now a community of 1,006 residents. Water’s Edge was one of the fi rst projects of its kind in the city and the state to go online. The fi rst phase included the irrigation of 30 acres and the second phase will include the irrigation of 40 additional acres. Community Manager Kari Ross, of Gaughan Association Management, explained one of the fi rst things they realized after taking over property management in 2015 was that the outdoor services were not being managed well by a small crew of four people. “We had an irrigation system that was severely neglected. There were many parts of it that were absolutely inadequate. We found duct tape putting wires together, areas where instead of fi xing the irrigation system, they just pulled the heads out. It was a complete disaster,” she recalled. The Master Board agreed to hire BIRCH, Inc. who is responsible for lawn, snow and the irrigation system. Although they didn’t install the system, they are responsible for maintaining it. Erichson explained how Waters Edge system works and its benefits. “There is an intake pump, a fi lter to take out the solids, it is pumped into the force main system that distributes water to an existing irrigation system. Since the system is not utilizing ground water, we are able to construct less wells moving forward into, we need less water storage in our water

towers and we don’t have to treat that water (like we do normally). We are not irrigating our lawns with potable drinking water.” The system includes 23 smart controllers. The controllers are connected to Wi-Fi and use a combination of presents and live weather data and forecasts to determine whether the green space needs additional water. Together both phases are estimated to generate 20-30 million gallons of annual water savings. Phase I of the project cost $475,000 and Phase II will cost $350,000. Even though only one phase of the project is complete, Waters Edge has already seen some benefits. “We have had a lot of people say that their property values have gone up so much since the outdoor spaces have improved substantially,” Ross explained. “One of our biggest line items on the budget was water and we have been able to significantly reduce that by about 30%. Now instead of a $20,000 budget a year it is now only $12,000.” Master Board President Sean Scanlon added, “Our Our grass is really coming back and we are getting really nice green areas.” The city came up with the slogan “Reuse, reduce and replenish” in 2014. “We wanted to reduce the amount of water that we pumped, to reuse the water that we do use and then to find a way to replenish it back into the earth so it can go down to the aquifer,” Weidt explained. “We are trying to be frontrunners. We want to be good stewards of the water. We are going to do our part to take care of what we have and use what we have wisely.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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Spike hunt derailed by negativity

he hunt for the Golden Spike is supposed to be a fun thing for Hugo residents and families to do during Good Neighbor Days. Since 2006, the goal of the treasure hunt has been for residents to connect with each other and the city’s parks and trails system. Unfortunately, this was the first year it was not a fun experience due to a rude winner from out of town and a lot of negative comments and allegations on social media. Every year, Press Publications and its partners strive to make the hunt a good one. If Spike is found too early during the festival, it was “too easy” and Out & if Spike is found too late, it was About “too hard” or “planted late.” I can assure you, this year’s Spike Shannon was hidden on Wednesday, June 5, before the hunt began. Granholm After posting that Spike was found shortly before the revealing of the 10th and final clue on Sunday, June 8, an outpouring of comments, the majority of them negative, blew up our social media. It is hard to be attacked with negativity, when all you are trying to do is create something fun for the community. Comments also included, “Your hunt is a joke;” “This isn’t family friendly” and complaints about too many mosquitos and ticks. I’m sorry but we don’t have any control over the amount of mosquitoes and ticks that roam, especially during such a wet year. When we met with the winner to get his information and verify that he had found Spike, he said he was not aware of the Golden Ticket for the additional prizes and did not have it filled out. We explained to him that since he didn’t have the ticket fi lled out, he would not be eligible to receive the gift cards/certificates from area businesses and that the prizes would be donated to the local food shelf. Later that afternoon, we got a call from the winner wanting to know when he could collect those prizes, which we already explained he could not get due to the Golden Ticket not being stamped. On Monday morning, multiple people from Press Publications, that have nothing to do with The Citizen or the hunt, received emails and voicemails from the winner asking when he could receive the additional cash prize. We looked into it right away, and got the process rolling for the additional cash prize, which does not require the Golden Ticket. We explained to him that we had to put the request in for the check from our accounting department, which is not housed in our office and a physical check would be mailed to us. All day Monday, and even early Tuesday, we continued get a barrage of rude emails from him, one which threatened litigation and smearing the hunt. Long story short, it took us one business day to get the check here for him to pick up. Needless to say, harassment from the winner, and the many negative comments really tarnished the Spike experience this year. Why should we do the hunt if we just get attacked for it? I won’t give up hope just yet. Hopefully next year, everyone who chooses to participate in the hunt does so for the fun of it and enjoys the experience. Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to participate and we hope you will try again next year. Perhaps next year, some changes to the rules are in order. Shannon Granholm is editor of The Citizen and Quad Community Press.

Eternally grateful to Anoka County citizens

n June 11, I submitted my resignation from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners as I assumed a new role with the county as county administrator on June 12. It was a bittersweet moment. As I typed up the memo to my fellow board members, I found myself becoming a little emotional as tears welled up in my eyes as I paused before hitting the send button on my email. Serving on the Movers & county board has been an incredible Shakers journey and an Rhonda honor of a lifetime. My mind quickly Sivarajah ﬂashed back to my decision to ﬁrst run for the county board back in 2002. I had no idea how to run a campaign and honestly was probably a little naive. Getting the courage to knock on the doors of complete strangers took time, as I was shy and downright scared. But I found you, the residents were friendly

When I began, my husband was working two jobs, has since retired and is now back working part-time in retirement. When one serves in elected ofﬁce, the family serves as well. I want to thank my family for their patience, love, support, encouragement and prayers throughout these many years. Finally, I want to thank you, the citizens of Anoka County Commissioner District 6 (Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, and parts of Blaine), for giving me the privilege and honor of representing you for the past 16 ½ years. Each day I was humbled knowing that you entrusted me with your precious vote – putting your faith and trust in me to make the best decisions possible on your behalf. To you, I am eternally grateful. Although I will no longer be your county commissioner, I look forward to continuing to serve in my new role as county administrator carrying out our mission of serving citizens in a respectful, innovative and ﬁscally responsible manner. Rhonda Sivarajah is the Anoka County Administrator.

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hen my husband and I and our baby moved to the northern suburbs nearly nine years ago, we were struck by how loud the birds were in the morning. In fact, it was to the point of being borderline annoying to me. I remember grumpily stumbling over to the window to shut it as the birds too cheerfully sang me out of my slumber. Even though I knew deep down that the biodiversity that flourished in the surrounding wetlands was a blessing, momentary crabby thoughts like, “if it’s not the baby, it’s the birds stealing my precious sleep,” would enter my mind. We would often remark how astonishing it was that mornings in the north metro sounded like the eco-resort we visited in Costa Rica. Admittedly, I am no ornithologist and haven’t conducted decade-long biotic index studies to track the bird populations in my area, but I do notice that the springs seem quieter. I am no longer roused by songbirds. I wonder if what I’m reading in the news is what I’m witnessing in my own yard. Last year, 15,364 scientists from 184 countries signed “A Second Notice,” which is an open letter to humanity pleading for humans to cut greenhouse gases and reverse the trend of collapsing biodiversity. They were seeking to raise awareness that a mass species extinction is currently

happening. This is the sixth mass extinction in the last 540 million years. What’s causing the loss of biodiversity isn’t a big mystery. People are causing the loss of biodiversity through consumption of goods We All Need created from natural resources and altering Food & natural habitat for food Water production. According to a May 2018 study Dawn Pape by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 60% of the world’s mammals are livestock, 36% are humans and only 4% are wildlife. That means 96% of the world’s mammals are either people or food for people. This is a difficult topic to approach because, of course, I am a person who consumes goods and resources. I also like to eat. Every day. Preferably several times a day. I am clearly as much at fault as every other person. I cannot pretend to be outside of this problem looking in. People talk about “saving the Earth,” but let’s be real. The Earth has made it through the last five mass extinctions just fine. It’s not about saving the Earth, it’s about saving ourselves from ourselves. We are currently

“The planet is at the start of a sixth mass extinction in its history, with huge losses already reported in larger animals that are easier to study. But insects are by far the most varied and abundant animals, outweighing humanity by 17 times. They are “essential” for the proper functioning of all ecosystems, the researchers say, as food for other creatures, pollinators and recyclers of nutrients.” Damian Carrington The Guardian Environment editor, Feb, 10, 2019

sawing off the branch we are sitting on. We need to overcome denial, fear, busyness and doing nothing because we are unsure if it will be enough. Carl Sagan once said, “Today we are facing many challenges. But the craziest thing we can do is to do nothing.” We got ourselves in this mess, now it’s time to get “all hands on deck” to get us out of it. We need to focus on what unites us and creates community so we can work together. The fact that we all need food is a good start. And since feeding ourselves is causing devastating biodiversity and climate impacts, that makes it another reason for starting with our food systems. I found the book “Drawdown” and its companion website drawdown.org to be helpful resources. While these resources focus on using existing solutions to draw down greenhouse gases to manageable levels within the next 30 years, the solutions offered would also benefit

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A resident of Roseville found the Golden Spike around 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 9 in Frog Hollow Park in Hugo. He found Spike 30 minutes before clue No. 10, the final clue, was posted online. Spike was hidden at the base of three birch trees in the back of the park, near 157th Street and Fenway Ave N. The Spike finder received $600, but since did not have the Golden Ticket fi lled out, he missed out on an additional $100 in gift cards or certificates good at area businesses. However, those will now be donated to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf.

Oneka Pet Resort hosts first Pack Walk Oneka Pet Resort will host its first Pack Walk at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23. During the event, participants can learn about dog walking methods and get their questions answered. All proceeds from the event will go to Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, a nonprofit organization based out of Hudson, Wisconsin that rescues dogs destined for premature euthanasia as well as abandoned, stray and neglected dogs.

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Think you have to move? Keystone Place at LaValle Fields will host “Think you have to move? Maybe not...” from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. The presentation will provide an overview of what causes older adults to move and outline options and resources available to seniors to help them stay in their homes longer if they so choose. Services available include: caregiver consultation, respite, adult day programs, support groups and more. The event will be presented by a state of Minnesota community outreach specialist. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling 651-888-6557. Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is located at 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo.

Kicks for Christ soccer camp New Life Church - Lutheran in Hugo will host its annual soccer camp for the community June 21-23 at Lions Park. The camp is a way for kids ages 4-8 to have fun, enjoy Lions Park, learn about soccer and hear about Jesus. The camp is organized and run by former college soccer players. The camp is divided into age-based groups so everyone can learn and have fun at their own level. The camp will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 21 and 22 and 9-11 a.m. June 23. The cost is $15 per child, which includes a T-shirt and all the camp activities. Registration forms can be found on newlifehugo. org or by calling the New Life office at 651-429-1975.

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed to submit requests to the 2020 Minnesota Capital Budget program June 4, including major road and park projects. Minnesota’s capital budget is primarily funded by issuing state general obligation bonds. The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget asked for capital budget requests in April preceding its submission to next year’s Legislature. Preliminary submissions of state agency capital budget requests are due in June, with final submissions due in September. The governor submits a proposed capital budget to the Legislature in January of even-numbered years. The focus

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted $337,329 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency June 4 that will be used to prevent or mitigate homelessness in the county.The county will allocated $141,399 to Solid Ground and $164,698 to the YMCA. Solid Ground will use the money for rapid re-housing for families, which includes rent payment assistance and support services. The YMCA will use the money for rapid re-housing for youth, which includes rent payment assistance and support services. The county will also use just more than $30,000 for administration of the programs.

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When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, Centerville Beach, HUGO SENIOR 7401 Main Street, CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ Centerville When: 12:45 p.m. Details: NaturalistThursday, June 20; the led program about 1st and 3rd Thursday of reptiles. Free programs every month include campfi re, Where: Rice Lake Centre interactive activities and presentations. – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at Contact: 763-324-3350 or the east end of the Hugo anokacountyparks.com Public Works Building. Details: Games begin CRIBBAGE promptly at 12:45 p.m. When: 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and cofMonday, June 24 and fee will be served. All the 4th Monday of every senior citizens from the month area are invited. Join Where: Rice Lake Centre us and bring a friend. in Hugo – Located east Contact: Barb at of Hwy. 61 on County 651-429-0883 or Road 8 at the east end of barbconnolly1958@ the Hugo Public Works yahoo.com Building. Details: All senior citizens from Hugo MEET THE ANIMALS and surrounding areas When: 1-2:30 p.m. are invited to join us Saturday, June 22 for an afternoon of Where: Wargo Nature Cribbage. Coffee and Center, 7701 Main St., refreshments will be Lino Lakes served. Details: See and touch Contact: 651-429-4413 educational animals and learn about their KAYAK FISHING behavior. Free, but registration required. When: 5-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Wednesday, June 26 Contact: 763-324-3350 or Where: Rice Creek anokacountyparks.com Chain of Lakes, Centerville Beach, 7401 DRAGONFLY TRAINING Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kayak with and AND SURVEY experienced angler to When: Noon-3 p.m. provide help with fi shSaturday, June 22 ing tactics, what tackle Where: Wargo Nature to use and kayaking Center, 7701 Main St., instruction. RegistraLino Lakes tion and valid fi shing Details: Help look for license required. $25/ some of the 76 species person. of Odonata (dragonfl ies Contact: 763-324-3350 or and damselfl ies) found anokacountyparks.com in Anoka County. The program will start inside with an overview FUN AND MUSIC AT THE LEGION of major group sand families before heading When: 3 p.m. Friday, outside to catch and June 28 identify dragonfl ies. Where: Hugo American Registration required, Legion Post 620, 5383 ages 12+. 140th Street N. Contact: 763-324-3350 or Details: Gary Pleaslee’s anokacountyparks.com nationwide tour will

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stop at the Hugo Legion. Music will begin at 4 p.m. and food will be available through The Post restaurant. Contact: 651-255-1432

FRIDAY EVENING FULL MOON PADDLE When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 28 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Leisurely Friday evening paddle on beautiful George Watch Lake. E$5/ person; registration includes equipment. No experience necessary. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

WARGO NATURE CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT DAY When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 29 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Tackle different challenges each month, such as removing invasive species like buckthorn and garlic mustard, cleaning our woodland wildﬂower gardens or gathering native plant seeds. Registration requested, but drop-ins welcome. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

STORY TIME AND POPUP LIBRARY IN HUGO When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 8 Where: Lion’s Park, behing Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. Details: Read books, sing songs, do an activity or craft and check out books. Contact: washcolib.org

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY MANITOU DAYS When: June 13 to July 4 Where: Events throughout White Bear Lake Details: Three-week long, annual summer festival showcases the best of the White Bear Lake community. More than 60 events including parade, beach dance, community picnic, family fun night, antique boat show, ﬁ reworks and more. Contact: 651-653-5122 or manitoudays.com

‘MUSIC MAN JR.’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 21; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance of the Meredith Wilson

Centerville Music in the Park When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Community concert

classic musical comedy. Contact: 651-3368613 or childrens performingartsmn.org

WET AND WILD WATERSLIDE When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 Where: Commons Park, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: Free ride on Shoreview’s outdoor waterslide for ages 6 and up. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

BIRCHWOOD CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE When: All day Saturday, June 22 Where: Throughout Birchwood

RELAY FOR LIFE OF STILLWATER When: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22 - 9 a.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Stillwater Junior High School, 523 Marsh St. Details: Dozens of teams circle the athletic ﬁeld all night in an American Cancer Society fundraiser. Contact: acsevents.org

AFTON STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 22; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Town Square Park, between Upper 34th Street S and 34th Street S., Afton Details: Artists, ﬂea market vendors, live music, food and fun for the entire family. Saturday dinner at

featuring Standard Deviation playing jazz, blues and Latin music. Contact: centervillemn.com

Memorial Lutheran Church, call 651-4361138 for tickets. Contact: aftonartfair. com

MIDSOMMAR DAG When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Celebrate the most important Swedish holiday with the raising of the Majstang (maypole), music and dance. Also craft and art fair, St. Paul Kuub Society demo, activities and tours. Free event; Smorgasbord held on museum grounds for $15/person, $ 8/child. No reservations necessary. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum. org

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR GOOD HEALTH When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 22 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, Wilder Forest, Marine on St. Croix Details: Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a plant walk through Wilder Forest as you learn to identify local ﬂora for their medicinal and health beneﬁts and learn how to make and decant tinctures and salves. $45; registration required. Contact: marinemills folkschool.org

MUSIC AT FRANCONIA When: 2-6 p.m. Saturdays, June 22, July 27, and Aug. 31 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia

Details: Family-friendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Jaedyn James and The Hunger perform on June 22. Food vendors or picnic. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org

MAHTOMEDI GARDEN TOUR When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Gardens throughout Mahtomedi. Details: Self-guided tour of six unique gardens. $12 in advance; $15 day of tour at Triangle Park. Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org

EVOLUTION OF CORRECTIONS IN MINNESOTA When: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Associate Warden Victor Wanchena of the Stillwater Corrections Facility will explore the establishment of the territorial prison in 1853, formation of the Department of Corrections in 1959, and trace the department’s evolution into the new millennium. There will be time for Q + A. Contact: wchsmn.org

BLUEGRASS AND LEMONADE IN THE SHADE When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Listen to area musicians play bluegrass and enjoy free

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STILLWATER FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 29 and 30 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor ﬂea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ ﬂeamarket

TAPE TOWN When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Bring a favorite small (matchbox car sized) car or truck to take a drive along our “library tape town,” crawl your way through the kid car wash, make your own truck crafts, and hear some fun truck books. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

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Marketfest When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through July 25 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: marketfest.org

lemonade. Guided tours at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for $7. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum. org

and hand-made wooden planter. Registration required. Contact: 651-335-4366 or wblmerchantile@ gmail.com

‘ONCE UPON A SUMMER’S DAY’ FLOWER SHOW

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When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 27 When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Sunrise Park, Tuesday, June 25 and 10 6918 Sunrise Drive, a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Lino Lakes June 26 Details: Live music by Where: The Minnesota The Express Band, free History Center, 345 arts and crafts, bounce West Kellogg Blvd., St. house, concessions. Paul Family-friendly event; Details: Family-friendly bring blankets and Garden Club of America chairs. Flower Show with Contact: 651-982-2440 educational classes or www.ci.lino-lakes including a children’s .mn.us/community class and exhibits. Free events admission.

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music at 5 p.m., free festivities. Contact: discover stillwater.com

ITALIAN HERB BOX PLANTING CLASS When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 Where: White Bear Mercantile, 4748 Washington Square Details: Michelle Bruhn from Forks in the Dirt will share her insight on growing ﬁve wellloved herbs together, and how to care for them. $45 includes class

CRAFTY CAMP OUT When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 27 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Read around a campﬁ re, make a ﬂ ashlight and partake in camp crafts. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 28- Oct. Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and ﬂowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

FIREWORKS ON WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4 Details: Manitou Days celebration culminates STRANGER THINGS with a ﬁ reworks display ESCAPE ROOM over White Bear Lake. When: 1-4:15 p.m. Friday, Contact: www.manitou June 28 days.com or www. Where: Hardwood Creek explorewhitebear.org Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake FOREST LAKE 4TH OF Details: Escape the room JULY CELEBRATION in teams of two to six in When: Wednesday, July 30 minutes. Register for 3-Sunday, July 7 a time slot. Where: Events held at Contact: 651-275-7300 or Lakeside Memorial washcolib.org/events Park and the American

POP-UP PERFORMANCE WITH BLUE HAZARD When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 Where: William O’Brien State Park, 16821 O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Free concert featuring ﬁddles, mandolins and stand-up bass. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper. Meet the musicians and hear about their instruments. Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

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Legion Details: Carnival at Lakeside Memorial Park July 3-7; Parade 10 a.m.-noon July 4; Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4. See website for schedule of events and live music and parade map. Contact: ci.forest-lake. mn.us

KICKOFF: SUMMER TUESDAYS When: 5-9 pm Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 and August 6, 13 and 20 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater

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Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances until 8:30p.m.; family movie at dusk. Contact: summer tuesdays.com

Ongoing MEET THE GARDENER When: 10:15-11 a.m. Mondays, June 10-Aug. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Meet Tamarack gardeners and help plant, tend and taste the harvest. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS

Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state. Contact: baldeagle waterskishows.com

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning second Sunday in June throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: skiotter.com

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES

Anyone in the community may send us news of When: 10 a.m.-noon an upcoming local event. Saturdays, June-SepThe calendar is reserved tember for secular community Where: Tamarack events in or adjacent Nature Center, 5287 to Press Publication’s Otter Lake Road, White coverage area. Priority Bear Township is given to free or affordable events that are likeDetails: Experience uply to appeal to a broad close visits with live animals, touchable arti- audience. Publication of facts, drop-in activities events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to and outdoor exploraspace limitations, there tions. Free. is no guarantee whether, Contact: 651-407-5350 when or for how long or parks.co.ramsey. submissions will be pubmn.us/tamarack lished. Submissions are subject to editing. ARTS IN THE PARK/ Please include date, FARMERS MARKET time, location, cost, When: 5-9 p.m. brief details, and conTuesdays, through tact information for August; farmers each event submission. market only continues Submission deadline is through September Wednesday prior to the Where: Lakeside Park, following weeks’ publi95 East Broadway Ave., cation. Call 651-407-1226 Forest Lake with questions. Details: Concert series, Online: www.presspubs. crafts and farmers com/calendar market Email: calendar@ Contact: 651-209-9723 or presspubs.com forestlakeparks.net Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar BALD EAGLE WATER 4779 Bloom Ave. SKI CLUB SHOWS White Bear Lake, MN When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, 55110 mid-June through August

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the scene of a racket in the 5000 block of 149th Street N. at 12:25 a.m. May 26 to fi nd yelling coming from the scene of a bonfi re. On speaking to one of the screamers, deputies learned the two roommates had gotten drunk and entered into an argument about “just life stuff”. Both parties confi rmed that nothing physical had happened and agreed to spend the night apart. • A Hugo man, 34, was cited at 10:16 a.m. May 26 in the 10000 block of eastbound 122nd Street N. for speeding 67 mph in a 50 mph zone, after westfacing deputies on stationary patrol clocked him at 70 mph.

• A Hugo man, 18, told deputies he was “very unhappy with their services,” following a reported verbal domestic in the 8000 block of 140th Street N. at 12:14 p.m. May 26, in which the subject stated that another resident started it all by taking pictures of him. That resident told deputies the subject was doing drugs and was disrespectful. The subject later told deputies that he was head butted in the nose by one of the other residents. • A resident in the 15000 block of Fairoaks Avenue N. at 1:10 p.m. May 26 reported receiving an e-mail from a fake Amazon Gmail address stating that she had ordered a Nikon camera that was shipped to an address in California and that if she didn’t order it she should call the 800 number provided. The number was continuously busy, and the complainant noted that her antivirus program had blocked an intrusion attempt on her computer after she had opened that e-mail. • A Vadnais Heights man, 59, was issued a written warning at 2:32 p.m. May 26 for operating watercraft on Bald Eagle Lake without a fi re extinguisher and for riding on the edge of the boat. • An Inver Grove Heights man, 19, was cited at 3:27 p.m. May 26 in the 7000 block of 120th Street N. for careless driving, after deputies observed three vehicles purposefully moving from shoulder to shoulder on the roadway and crossing the opposite lanes of travel several times. The activity took place in a “no-passing” zone and on blind corners. • Deputies advised a Hugo woman, 26, and a Brooklyn Park man, 31, at 2:38 a.m. May 27 in the 6000 block of 148th Street N. that they could not park in the lot of the New Hope Church overnight. The driver and passenger complied and left the lot. • A Stacy woman and a Dresser, Wisconsin man, 66, were issued written warnings at 8:14 a.m. and 8:26 a.m. May 27 in the 14000 block of southbound Forest Blvd. N. for driving without headlights while a constant rain was falling. • A burglary of a business in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. was reported at 1:16 p.m. May 27, during which $540 in cash was stolen. The front door had been pried open with a heavy duty

screwdriver. • A local resident at 2:32 p.m. May 27 reported her ex for violating the order for protection she had taken out against him by phoning her and haranguing her for more than eight minutes for cheating on him. The subject told her to watch her vehicles because he would “F--- them up,” He also said that

“Karma is a b-----”, and he didn’t care if she called the police because he was out of state and they would never find him. • An employee of Dunn Brothers Coffee in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 4:23 p.m. May 27 reported receiving a counterfeit $50 bill during a transaction. • A resident in the 5000 block of 141st Street N. at 3:09 p.m. May 28 reported finding a heavily damaged safe covered with a towel in her yard. The safe was entered into evidence as recovered. • An unidentified motorist was issued a citation at 3:14 p.m. May 28 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for not wearing a seat belt. • A Lino Lakes man, 30, was cited at 3:31 p.m. May 28 in the 6000 block of Egg Lake Road N. for speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, after deputies noticed the vehicle in front of them gradually increase its speed from 35 mph to 48 mph. The driver, who had a lengthy history of speed and moving violations, told deputies he was aware of the limit but was having problems with his eyes. • A resident in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 4:51 p.m. May 28 reported a large and deep scratch on her vehicle’s paint that was too high to have been accidentally caused by another vehicle. The complainant did not know anyone who could have caused the intentional damage. • A White Bear Lake man, 18, was issued a written warning at 4:53 p.m. May 28 in the 13000 block of Goodview Avenue N. for due care violation, after deputies stopped him for driving over the speed limit. • A St. Paul man, 48, was arrested on warrant at 8:59 a.m. May 29 in the 15000 block of Goodview Trail N. • A resident in the 6000 block of Egg Lake Road at 2:04 p.m. May 29 reported that a male posing as an employee of PennyMac had attempted to obtain a debit card number from him for a loan payment. After noting an Indian accent while speaking with the caller’s supervisor, the complainant didn’t believe he was the supervisor. When the complainant called PennyMac, he learned that the company didn’t have an employee by the name given and suggested deputies set up a sting to catch the fraudsters. The complainant hung up on deputies when they suggested the names and numbers were likely fake.

• A suspicious vehicle parked in front of the Speedway station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 12:02 a.m. May 31 with its lights off turned out to be a motorist whose battery had died waiting for a ride. Deputies advised the subject to move his vehicle somewhere other than right in front of the store. The subject complied, deputies found out later, because . . .

• At 3:34 a.m. May 31, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. of the same “immobile” vehicle they had found parked in front of the Speedway station three hours earlier, only it had spent the interim three hours parked behind the gas station. After pulling the subject over, deputies smelled marijuana and found a meth bubble with meth inside and a clear baggy containing a green, leafy substance. Deputies then arrested the Forest Lake man, 40, for possessing pot and paraphernalia, and for two insurance violations in 10 years. • A domestic between a juvenile and his mother in the 4000 block of Emmit Drive N. was reported at 5:59 a.m. May 31. • Multiple juveniles were reported on the roof of Oneka Elementary School in the 4000 block of Heritage Parkway N. at 9:06 p.m. May 31. On arrival, deputies couldn’t see any juveniles, but the complainant updated them about seeing two juveniles scramming right before the squad showed up. • A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path was reported for working on his vehicle in the garage shortly after midnight June 1.

The auto mechanic burning the late night oil agreed to stop using his drill and generally being loud for the rest of the night. • A Hugo woman, 47, and a Hugo man, 34, were cited at 7:42 a.m. and 7:54 a.m. June 1 on Heritage Parkway N. and Enfield Avenue N. for speeding 35 mph in a 30 mph zone during an ongoing school zone speed sting. • A Hugo man, 50, was cited at 9:08 a.m. June 1 on Oneka Lake Blvd. N. and Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 35 mph in a 30 mph zone, as the school zone speed sting continues.

• A resident in the 7000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at 12:14 p.m. May 30 reported two unauthorized charges to her debit card account.

• A pair of residents in a group home in the 5000 block of 129th Drive N. at 5:41 p.m. June 1 were reported for getting into a verbal argument that escalated into a physical altercation, after one male, 35, hit another male, 41, in self defense.

• A White Bear Township woman, 19, was issued a written warning for speeding at 12:51 p.m. May 30 in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. N.

• A Hugo man, 32, was cited at 1:37 p.m. June 2 in the 14000 block of Freeland Avenue N. for speeding 35 mph in a 30 mph zone.

• Loiterers at the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. were reported at 10:16 p.m. May 30, after deputies received multiple complaints of the occupants of multiple vehicles upsetting the customers. The subjects were cooperative and agreed to move on.

• A St. Paul woman, 51, was cited at 1:47 p.m. June 3 on 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone.

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• A Forest Lake woman, 37, was cited at 7:11 p.m. June 3 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. for tabs that expired in 2017 on the front plate and December 2018 on the rear plate. The motorist said she had bought the vehicle two months ago and was waiting for the dealership to send her the proper paper work. Deputies verbally warned her for failing to transfer the title. • A Hugo youth was issued a juvenile citation at 2:02 a.m. June 4 for curfew violation and possession of stolen property, after deputies responded to dingdong ditch in the 6000 block of 147th Street N., and located the youth on a bicycle after curfew. After deputies followed the youth home and released him to his mother, they discovered the bike had been stolen. • A Forest Lake man, 27, was arrested at 3:06 a.m. June 4 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. and 170th Street N. for DUI, after deputies observed the motorist traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. The driver admitted to drinking and driving. Loretta Harding

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the • An officer received a call of a possible damage to property report in the 400 block following incidents: of Arrowhead Drive June 3. The officer determined someone had written on • Officers received a report of a fawn that was playground equipment with marker. The found in the 7000 block of Sunrise Drive May investigation is ongoing.• Officers received a 28. The complainant was advised to drop off report of ducklings stuck in a storm sewer in the fawn at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. the 7100 block of Whippoorwill Lane June 4. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic Twelve ducklings were safely recovered and violation in the area of Ash Street and Otter returned to their mother. Lake Road May 28. The officer conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on the vehicle • Officers responded to a neighbor dispute in the 7700 block of Lake Drive June 4. The situation and the driver was subsequently cited for was mediated and parties were advised to call numerous violations including: expiration the police should they have further problems. of driver’s license, not carrying proof of insurance, fi re extinguisher not securely • Officers responded to a domestic escort within mounted in vehicle, no warning devices and the city June 5. After talking with the two no seatbelt. parties involved, it was determined an assault • An officer responded to a report of a suspicious occurred June 4. An adult male suspect was person in the 7500 block of 4th Avenue May 28. arrested for second-degree assault, threats of violence and domestic assault. The suspect The officer located the male and trespassed was booked into the Anoka County Jail. him from the property at the owner’s request. • Officers responded to a traffic complaint • Officers responded to a report of a known female shoplifter at a business in the 700 block involving mini-bikes in the 6700 block of Timberwolf Trail June 5. Officers made of Apollo Drive May 29. Officers completed a contact with the drivers of the mini-bikes and walk through of the business, and the female advised them of the laws pertaining to offabandoned her merchandise and left without road vehicles. purchasing anything. • An officer received a delayed report about a • While investigating a different criminal person soliciting money from customers at a offense May 29, officers learned a 62-yearbusiness in the 6500 block of Ware Road June old female may have aided an offender by destroying evidence. A case fi le was submitted 5. The caller was advised of options if the problem continued. to the Anoka County Attorney’s Office for charging. • An officer responded to a report of juveniles jumping off a bridge into water in the 700 • An officer responded to a report of an block of Aqua Lane June 5. The officer impaired driver in the 8000 block of Lake investigated but did not locate any problems. Drive May 29. An adult female was arrested for fourth-degree driving while impaired • An officer located a stolen vehicle in the 7500 and released to a sober party with charges block of Main Street June 6. A traffic stop was pending. conducted and the vehicle is being held for investigation purposes. • Officers responded to a call of an individual who had driven to a local business in the 6800 • Officers assisted the State Patrol with block of Lake Drive and was intoxicated May a personal injury accident involving a 29. Officers investigated and an adult female motorcycle in the 1400 block of I-35W June 6. was subsequently arrested for DWI. The victim was ultimately air lifted to a local hospital. • An officer from a neighboring police department arrested a 29-year-old male in the • Officers received a phone call report of a 1400 block of Birch Street May 29 for fi fthblack bear near a residential neighborhood degree controlled substance, intent to escape in the 2300 block of Cedar Street June 6. The tax, possession of hypodermic needles and for complainant was advised to stay away from an outstanding Ramsey County warrant. the bear and officers contacted the DNR. • Officers assisted another agency with an • Officers responded to a personal injury accident with injuries in the 3900 block of accident involving three vehicles in the 0 125th Avenue NE in Blaine May 30. The block of Ash Street June 6. A passenger from lone occupant involved was transported by one vehicle was transported to the hospital, ambulance to a local hospital. and one driver was cited for failure to drive with due care – speed greater than reasonable. • While working Toward Zero Deaths traffic Two vehicles had to be towed from the scene. detail in the 6500 block of Ware Road May 30, Blaine Police stopped a vehicle and arrested • An officer observed several juveniles out past the driver for fi fth-degree possession and curfew in the 6400 block of West Shadow Lake driving after revocation. Drive June 7. Three of the juveniles were charged for underage consumption. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street May 30. The adult • An officer responded to an animal call in male driver was cited for speeding, underage the area of Lake Drive and I-35W June 7. drinking and driving, possession of an open The officer arrived and learned a fawn was bottle and underage possession of alcohol. separated from its mother who was on the freeway. The officer was able to catch and • A citizen reported finding a fawn in the area reunite the fawn with its mother. of Oak Lane and Carole Drive May 31. The officer advised it was best to leave it alone so • Officers responded to a report of a theft that its mother could come back to retrieve it. occurred at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive June 7. Officers issued an adult • Officers responded to investigate a fight that female a citation for theft. occurred in the 300 block of Elm Street May 31. Two juvenile males were involved and • Officers responded to a two vehicle personal charges for disorderly conduct are pending. injury crash in the 7800 block of Lake Drive June 7. Both drivers declined transportation • Officers responded to a report of juveniles by ambulance to a hospital, and one driver throwing rocks at cars in the 2200 block of was cited for failure to drive with due care – Tart Lake Road May 31. Officers determined speed greater than reasonable. Both vehicles it was actually food and were unable to locate were towed from the scene. the suspected juveniles. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in • Officers located a suspicious vehicle in a the 2000 block of Main Street in Centerville park in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive after June 8. The driver was cited for speeding hours June 1. The occupants were found to and underage drinking and driving. Three be juveniles and in possession of a controlled passengers were also cited for underage substance. Charges are pending. consumption. • An officer received information about possible • A motorist reported a female panhandling and unsafe playground equipment in the 6900 obstructing traffic in the area of Main Street block of Sunrise Drive June 2. The area was checked and the public works department was and Otter Lake Road June 8. Officers made contact with the adult female who was advised called to fi x some problems. of local ordinances and asked to stay out of • Officers responded to a personal injury traffic. accident involving a motorcycle in the 6600 block of Hodgson Road June 3. One male was • An officer responded to vandalism to a vehicle report in the 700 block of Aqua Lane June transported to the hospital by ambulance 10. The vehicle’s passenger side window was and later booked into jail. The second male smashed. The investigation is ongoing. was released with charges pending after DWI processing is complete.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police were dispatched to the 7200 block of Brian Drive in Centerville June 2 to check the welfare of an intoxicated female who had left the area on foot. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the female. • Officers investigated a suspicious vehicle near Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines June 2. Two juvenile females were transported home and released to their parents. • Police were dispatched to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington June 2 on report of an assault. Officers gathered information from the victim and witnesses. The case remains under investigation. • Officers observed a traffic violation in the area of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington June 3. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. • Police were dispatched to the city of Circle Pines June 3 on report of criminal sexual conduct. The case was referred to the Criminal Investigations Division. • Officers were flagged down by a passerby in the 8700 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington June 3 regarding a civil dispute. • Police were dispatched to a theft in the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines June 3. Information was collected. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Circle Pines May 29. After a probable cause search of the vehicle, a passenger was cited and released and the driver was subsequently arrested for obstructing the legal process. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct in the 1700 block of Westview Street in Centerville May 29. A juvenile male was threatening and causing a disturbance on the playground. The male was detained and later checked out by paramedics before being released to a parent. • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Main Street and 21st Avenue in Centerville May 30. The driver was subsequently arrested for multiple violations, including marijuana in a motor vehicle.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Sheriff’s Office urges residents to be vigilant Recently there has been a spike in home burglaries in the metro area. Suspects have broken into vehicles parked in driveways and used the garage remote controls to gain access into the residence. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking for your assistance in helping to prevent burglaries by considering practicing some of the following tips: Vehicle: • Lock all vehicle doors and do not leave valuable items in your vehicle. • Remove garage door openers if you have to leave your vehicle outside. Residence • Close and lock all doors of your home. • Consider closing lower level windows of your home to prevent access. • Consider home security systems. • Consider leaving exterior lighting on at night or installing motion activated lighting • Limit or trim large shrubbery around lower level windows of your home. • If going out of town for an extended period you may want to have your mail held and newspaper delivery stopped and consider letting WCSO know the dates you will be gone and request a vacation check of your residence. • Report any suspicious vehicles or people to WCSO so a deputy can respond to the area. Try to gather as much descriptive info as possible (clothing, age, male/female, type of vehicle/color/plate info and direction of travel). Looking out for one another in your community not only helps each other but it helps us when we are responding to your calls. The WSCO says, “You are our biggest asset in helping to prevent crime.”

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County expands yard waste collection site BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — Washington County residents will soon be able to get rid of much more than just grass clippings and leaves at the Hugo yard waste collection site located near the intersection of Fenway Avenue and 170th Street North. The Hugo City Council approved an operating agreement with the county at its June 3 meeting. Under the agreement, the county will take over the operation of the site, expand the service from Hugo residents only to all county residents and collect more items. The city of Hugo originally acquired the site in 1987 from the state of Minnesota by tax forfeiture for the purpose of compost recycling. The compost site is currently operated by the city, serving Hugo residents, and is a deposit site for grass clippings, leaves and soft organic matter. No brush, twigs, branches or woody materials are accepted. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained, “This has been a long process. You wouldn’t think it would be so complex to put an agreement together for a compost site, but it has proven to be a case. County staff has been very good to work with... they have been very patient in putting this (agreement) together.” The expansion of services will include the collection of yard waste, such as garden waste, leaves, lawn clippings, weeds, shrub and tree waste, along with Source Separated Organic Material (SSOM) or kitchen and food waste. To accommodate more services and all county residents, an adjacent land owner, Daniel Bayless, has

agreed to lease a portion of his property so the county has adequate acreage. The lease, which was approved by the County Board May 21, will run until Dec. 31, 2022, at a cost of $3,500 a year for the first two years, and then $5,836 for the third year, with the option to renew for one year. The county will develop the site for an estimated cost of $137,960. “I think this is going to be a tremendous asset for the residents in this area. We talk a lot about water quality and our reuse, but some of these materials also find their way into areas that are less than desirable for water quality impacts,” Councilman Mike Miron said. “This is a good way to work with the county and bring it to a site where it finds itself to the proper place and it can be exposed of the proper way.” Council Member Becky Petryck said, “This is one of my number one items that I hear from constituents. I hear it every year when I go to our HOA meeting. Grass clippings are great, but we have so many other things that we have to get rid of.” She inquired about whether Ramsey County residents would also be able to utilize the site. Jeff Travis, program manager for Washington County Public Health and Environment, explained the county continues to have discussions with Ramsey County about a reciprocal use agreement. For many years, both counties have allowed residents to use each other’s household hazardous waste sites. “We are just looking for people to have convenient service and get their materials managed,” Travis explained. He added an official agreement has yet to be made between the counties.

Councilman Phil Klein wanted to know whether the compost site in Forest Lake would close down. Travis said even though the expanded site in Hugo was designed to accommodate citizens from Forest Lake, the decision to close the site would ultimately be up to the City Council. Councilman Chuck Haas wanted to know how much it would cost residents to drop off materials. Travis explained the county pays for the service through its environmental charge, which is collected as a percentage on garbage bills. Mayor Tom Weidt wanted to know about the county’s longterm plan for both the interim site and the possibility of a future site in Hugo. Travis said, “Our goal is to to establish a permanent site not only in the northern part of the county, but also a environmental center, but we need acreage for that.” He added that the county’s Building Services Department continues to look into options for a permanent solution in Hugo. The county plans to have the expanded site in Hugo up and running by late September. Bear explained the city would continue to keep the site open as long as it can and will work with the county during the transition. “We believe we can do the land work on the adjacent property without impacting current drop-off. There will be a time where we have to coordinate grading, but we will work with city staff to minimize impacts,” Travis said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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Spike 2019 Once again, the Golden Spike was hidden in a city park in n e, in Hugo before Good Neighbor Days officially began: this time, ollow Frog Hollow Park just west of Highway 61. For those who follow the hunt, here are the explanations to the clues: untClues 1-3 are always informational, encouraging Spike hunters to read the rules and stay on public property. Clue No. 4 gave a broad hint that it would be a good idea to peruse Hugo’s city maps, which are posted on the city’s rly, website. These maps show property boundaries fairly clearly, re including parts of city parks that are not manicured and are left as simple open space. This was important this year. Clue No. 5, which references “a train ran right through town,” is a tip of the hat to Frog Hollow Park’s location nearr the old rail line along Highway 61, now a county regional bike trail. Clue No. 6 suggests the hunter should “leap past the competition” to “bring home the green”: references to frogs that become even more clear when paired with Clue No. 7. “Calaveras County” was the setting of Mark Twain’s famous 1865 short story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” For those who never read this masterersistent) piece, the connection could be found online with a single (persistent) search. In Clue No. 8, the product of 6 and 9 is 54, which, when two zeroes (double naught) are appended, is the address block number indicated on the street sign near Spike’s hiding place on the south end of the park in a “pretty southern glade.” “Rough winds did shake the buds of May” is a tweak on one of Shakespeare’s famous sonnets (No. 18) and refers to the May 2008 tornado that devastated the neighborhood in which Spike was hidden. “Family Ranidae” refers specifically to the taxonomic classification of frogs. “Finley Bay” is a cul-de-sac northeast of Spike’s hiding place that on city maps generally points to the location of the park where Spike was hidden (in case at that point searchers were looking around the playground to the north). The final clue, which was never posted, mentions the bluebird house on the southern end of the park as well as the three birches near where Spike was hidden wrapped in green florist’s tape under some leaves. Thank you to all of the sponsors of this year’s Hunt for the Golden Spike!

revisited HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN SPIKE • 2019 CLUES HU Clue #1. Goo Good Neighbor Days is almost here! That festival we all hold dear Mar Marks summer’s start each passing year. Thro Through cold and snow and rain and wind, Spri Spring’s damp grip has slipped again And as the month of May adjourns, The Hunt for the Golden Spike returns! Clue #2. Spik Spike is very likely hidden Whe Where bicycles are often ridden Or somewhere s in a city park. See all eighteen; you’ll have a lark! Clue #3. Trea Treasure hunts all have their rules; This one bans all shovels and tools And sets forth this one demand: Con Confine your search to public land. So, if you venture out to look, You’re asked to play it “by the book.”

Clue #6. One by one, each clue apprises. A careful hunter synthesizes, On a single-minded mission: To leap past the competition. Who’ll find ‘Ol Spike, take home the green Clue #7. Calaveras County’s ties To where the Golden Spike now lies Are noted here. But there’s no need For soggy feet. Are we agreed? And on one point we must expound: Keep your quest on public ground. Clue #8. Consider the product, six by nine And double naught: you’ll do just fine. But if this quest throws you some shade, Check out a pretty southern glade.

Clue #4. Thirty-six square miles are Hugo’s measure — A snag, when hunting hidden treasure. Trails and open space to play in — Smart Spike hunters use maps to weigh in. (Some show boundaries to stay in! 20/20’s better than hindsight. Check out Hugo’s city website!) Clue #5. Only at Hugo’s annual bash Can you change a gold peg into cash. Years past, a train ran right through town. The Spike hunt brings that history ‘round.

Clue #9. Rough winds did shake the buds of May, The park where children like to play, And the bogs of Family Ranidae. Now Finley Bay helps point the way To where Spike lies concealed, unseen Sheltered in a white birch screen. Clue #10 South of the playground the bluebird flies Within park limits. What a surprise! Our Spike is hidden in disguise. In Frog Hollow Park, you’ll fi nd your mark. Near three birches in a stand A careful searcher will have Spike in hand.

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Festival Foods in Hugo was recently recognized as a Campaign Champion of the 2018 Bag Hunger Campaign. The contest is part of a state-wide campaign coordinated annually by the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) that engages Minnesotans in the fight tagainst hunger in their neighborhoods. The 2019 campaign donated $10,000 to Second Harvest Heartland and additional $16,000 to hunger relief partners across the state. “The success of the Bag Hunger Campaign is drive by the exceptional efforts and generosity of our members, vendor partners, community food support agencies and most significantly, Minnesota’s grocery customers,” said MGA President Jamie Pfuhl. “The excitement and dedication demonstrated by all partners, participants and community members is inspiring. We are proud to play a role in this collective effort to end Hunger in Minnesota communities.” As a Campaign Champion, Festival Foods received $500 to donate to the food charity of its choice on behalf of the Bag Hunger Campaign. Festival Foods chose to donate to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf.

Apple Academy, which currently has locations in Centerville and Wyoming, got the OK from Hugo City Council to construct a 9,948 square-foot daycare facility in Hugo. The new building, which is expected to serve 143 children, will be located on the east side of Hwy. 61, south of 140th Street and TGK Automotive.

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Joey Lin Siverson waves to the crowd as she rides her horse around Dead Broke Arena in Hugo during introductions before the start of Minnesota State High School Rodeo competition Saturday, June 15. The Lake Elmo resident competed in Breakaway Roping and Team Roping and was also a rodeo queen candidate at the annual event.

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Above, Cody Cole attempts to stay on the back of a bucking horse for eight seconds during the Saddle Bronc event on Saturday. Above left, Young cowboys and girls who arrived at the arena early enough before the competition received free cowboy hats. Top finishers in each event will be competing at the National High School Rodeo Finals July 14 â€“ 20 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. It was the 21st year that Dead Broke Arena has hosted the event. Our goal is to give children the tools and guidance needed to become successful by providing them with the very best educational start. Our curriculum promotes reading, science, math, social studies, health, creative arts, music and movement.

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HUGO CITY CALENDAR June 27: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. July 1: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

The Hugo City Council took the following action at its June 3 meeting:

be constructed in partnership with Excelsior Group, where the paved areas will be constructed with the roadways. The neigh• Approved the Waters Edge 6th borhood will be invited to select Addition final plat and developthe playground equipment and ment agreement. Hugo Ventures, the park name in the future. LLC, requested approval of a • Held a public hearing for the final plat in order to plat 37 villa vacation of a drainage and utilistyle lots and one outlot on the ty easement for Apple Academy’s 13 acre parcel located south of new facility. Classic ConstrucHeritage Parkway along Education, Inc. requested to vacate the tion Drive. 30-foot wide permanent utility • Approved the final plat and easement that runs south to development agreement for Ade- north through the site under laide Landing 4th Addition. OP5 the location of the proposed Adelaide, LLC (Excelsior Group) requested approval of the final plat in order to plat 20 lots and two outlots on a parcel located east of Highway 61 and north of 130th Street, which will develop a small portion of Outlot B. • Approved a site plan, conditional use permit (CUP) and deHUGO — A couple of residents velopment agreement for Apple visited the City Council to voice Academy. Classic Construction, their concerns with a possible Inc. requested approval of a site vacation of a drainage and plan and CUP to allow conutility easement during a pubic struction of a 9,948 square foot hearing June 3. daycare facility on the property Resident Steve Bona requested located on the east side of Highthe vacation of the easement way 61, south of 140th Street and located over his property at 12812 TGK Automotive. The two propEthan Ave. N. City Planner Raerties will be combined to create chel Juba explained two parcels one parcel for the facility, which were platted as part of the Woods is expected to serve 143 children of Bald Eagle Lake development with 25 staff members. in 1998. At that time, the prop• Approved a CUP for Steve erties were deemed unbuildable Bona for a lake access lot at but were still platted as lots. 13862 Ethan Ave. N. Bona reBona is working with city quested approval of a CUP for a staff to combine the two parcels lake access lot for a property on to make one buildable lot. The the northeast side of Bald Eagle areas for the easements need to Lake. Lake access lots are albe revised to be over the new lowed as a conditional use in the floodplain areas and removed Shoreland Overlay District per from the grading areas, and the City Code. A lake access lot new drainage and utility easewill allow a dock to be constructments will be placed on the lots ed to access the lake without a at the time the of the easement home being built on the property. vacation. • Approved the construction “There is substantial drainof a park in Adelaide Landing. age from the street that does The Parks, Recreation and Open come onto my property and I am Space Commission recommendwondering what study has been ed approval of plans and condone to determine how vacation struction of an unnamed park of this easement will impact the in Adelaide Landing. The plan, surrounding properties,” resiapproved at its May 15 meeting, dent Kristen Larson said. includes a large shelter and City Engineer Mark Erichson playground, 35 stall parking lot, explained, “There is an analysis two pickleball courts and a basthat we look at to make sure that ketball half-court. The park will

building. The existing sanitary sewer main will be removed and rerouted around the proposed building. Sanitary sewer service will be extended from the infrastructure located on the north side of the property with a 6-inch service extended into the site. There was no public comment during the public hearing, and the vacation was approved. The next Hugo City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm

Residents share concerns over easement vacation

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we are not causing any adverse impacts to any adjacent properties. Similar to all of our development work that we look at, we review the applicant’s proposed work to ensure that there aren’t any adverse impacts and that we are meeting all the rules.” Resident Rajkumar Alexander said he shared the same concern as Larson. “I have noticed since work has been done there that there is more water coming on to my property and what used to be grass has turned into squishy ground. I know the water level has been higher this year, but this was a problem last year too. If there is more fill, I feel like that is going to impact my property,” he said. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained, “Everywhere in the city has got increased water this year, in particular the area that flows into Bald Eagle Lake has got more additional water than normal because for the first time in a long time it has got water discharging into it from White Bear Lake.” Bear added city staff would have no problem doing field visits with concerned property owners to ensure there isn’t a problem. The council ultimately approved the vacation. Shannon Granholm

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its June 12 meeting: • After a presentation of the annual financial report, required management communications and audit from Brad Falteysek of ABDO, Eick & Meyer, approved the 2018 Auditor’s Report. The city received a clean audit opinion on the city’s financial statements for the fiscal year 2018, meaning that the audit fi rm believes the city’s statements meet generally accepted accounting practices, the city’s financial condition is presented in a fair manner and is free from material misstatement. The city will use the information from these reports to develop next year’s budget, a capital improvement plan and a long-range financial management plan to be presented to council. The audit found that the city saw an increase in the general fund balance of $112,039 in 2018 and maintained its policy of keeping its general fund balance between 40 to 50% of the budget. • Conducted the fi rst reading of Or-

dinance No. 93 revisions dealing with small cell wireless facilities. The city has added language about aesthetic concerns, permitting concerns and control of the city’s right of way. On June 4, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing about the code revisions. Centerville resident Robyn Moore spoke to council about the possibility of negative health impacts associated with 5G technology. “We have very narrow scope of what we can look at and regulate, and that’s why it’s pretty much limited to aesthetics,” Kurt Glaser said. However, council members pledged to closely monitor radiation studies pertaining to 5G technology. • Approved a contract proposal in the amount of $4,750 from NTI to perform soil borings as part of the downtown street and utility improvements. The money will be taken from the Street Fund/General Fund. • Passed a resolution de-certifying Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 1-6. The district, established in 2005, has experienced no activity to date, nor has it incurred any expendi-

tures permitted to be repaid with TIF dollars within the time period specified by state statute. Any development requiring TIF on the parcels within the district would be better served in a new district, according to the city’s financial advisers, Northland Securities, and bond attorneys, Briggs and Morgan. • Approved the engineering proposal from Stantec to prepare Part 2 of the Wellhead Protection Plan for $9,800 with money from the Water Fund. The city must submit the detailed and formal plan for Part 2 by March 2020. • Approved the CenturyLink Settlement Agreement. The agreement lays down the terms for North Metro Telecommunications Commission member cities during the transition period as CenturyLink exits the cable business. • Approved pay increases for seasonal public works employees with three years of experience. The difference in pay would amount to an additional $60 per pay check or about $400 over the course of the summer. Money will come from the public works/parks maintenance, sewer, water and storm

water funds. • Approved the Community Development Block Grant HOME cooperative agreement amendment No. 1, as the city opts-in to the program. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has updated several regulations since the city’s last re-qualification. Therefore, the city needs to incorporate those changes into the cooperative agreement previously signed by the city and county. • Formally accepted a donation from Lance and Marie Vidger for a bench and trash receptacle at Trailside Park during Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows. • Set workshop agendas, after city council members submitted suggestions for topics such as: preliminary budget, capital equipment fund, road fund, city hall renovation, general fund budget, final budget, water fund, sewer fund, storm water fund and park dedication fees. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

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Bear golfers saved best for last with foursome at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake had four players — a senior, two sophomores and an eighth-grader — in the state golf tournament last week. And that was an uplifting conclusion to an otherwise undistinguished season. Teeing off at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids were senior Jake Paulson, sophomores Lleyton Roed and Joe Frattalone, and eighth-grader Camden O’Malley, last Tuesday and Wednesday. “The ‘state’ is the tournament that every golfer wants to go to, sometime in their career,” longtime coach Craig Nasvik said. “This has happened just once before, where White Bear Lake sent four to state, without qualifying as a team.” The coach savored that, especially after the Bears placed seventh among nine teams in the Suburban East Conference. “Given this spring, with the inconsistent weather, postponements and rescheduling of events, it was very difficult to be anything towards our best day, until the section,” said Nasvik. The Bears played better at Section 4AAA, placing

second behind runaway champion Stillwater, and had four boys in the top 10 to advance. “That was awesome,” Paulson acknowledged. It helped, the senior captain added, that some teams who beat them in conference “didn’t show up” (play well) at the section. In his second state appearance, Paulson led the Bear group, shooting 38-44-82 on Tuesday and 38-37-75 on Wednesday for a 157 total that placed 51st. Paulson was happy to be playing golf at all, having missed six meets due to a wrist injury suffered in a fall during the winter. After averaging around 77 as a junior, he was not able to break 80 when he got back — until the second day at state. “I drove really well, and putted well,” said Paulson. A highlight was chipping for an eagle on East No. 6. He was playing par golf until bogeying the last three holes. Roed, a sophomore, shot 37-38-75 Tuesday and 45-4085 Wednesday for a 160 total. About his 75 the first day, Roed said he was able to “keep my scorecard clean” with consistent play and lots of pars. He notched one birdie, when he got within 12 feet with a pitching wedge and drained the putt. Roed averaged about 79 for the season, highlighted by a 72 at the University of Minnesota course. Frattalone, also in his second state trip, shot 39-42-

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Coach Craig Nasvik huddled with his four state qualiﬁers prior to tee-off. From left are Lleyton Roed, Joe Frattalone, Jake Paulson and Camden O’Malley.

81 Tuesday and 41-44-85 Wednesday for a 166 total. O’Malley turned in scores of 43-44-87 and 44-44-88 for a 175 total. With four years left, he’ll have plenty of chances to improve on that. Roed and Frattalone each played in two state tournaments as a sophomore; they also helped the hockey team win Section 4AA. Roed figures there’s a good chance for more state trips. “In hockey, we’ll have a good group coming back,” he said. And golf, with three state qualifiers back, “should be pretty good, too.”

Cougars battle at state LAX in losses to BSM, Mahtomedi BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

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Centennial goalie Andreas Bramscher deﬂected a shot by Paddy Burns of Benilde-St. Margaret’s, with Devon Pulido (25) and Tyler Hatch (17) closing in.

Centennial lacrosse took a 15game winning streak into the state tournament, but absorbed two hardfought losses there, ending a stellar season with a 15-3 record. The Cougars lost to the state’s last unbeaten team, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 8-4, in the opener in Chanhassen on Tuesday, both squads displaying stout defense and goaltending. In the consolation bracket, they lost to Mahtomedi 15-10 on Thursday in Minnetonka. Centennial was averaging 14 goals per game, while BSM was yielding a paltry 3.7 per game, and in this case strong defense trumped strong offense. The Red Knights permitted just 10 shots, with only four – by Jordan Rodriguez (two), Xan Brouillet and Garret Hoch — getting past goalie Jack Keller. The Cougars led 2-0 early in the second period before the Red Knights drilled three goals in three minutes. Showing why they were 17-0, BSM built an 8-3 lead. But the Centennial defenders and sophomore goalie Andreas Bramscher kept it from getting out of hand. Bramscher foiled 12 of 20 shots. “Our defense and goalie played phenomenal,” Cougar coach Jonathan Beach said. “To hold those guys to eight

goals, with two coming from man-up, was stellar.” Beach noted that Nate Erichsrud shut down All American attackman, Bramscher was “locked in at the start,” and Rodriguez and Brouillet were their motor on offense. Matt Dowden tallied four goals and Jack VanOverbeke two for BSM, which had the ball lost of the time, due to their face-off ace, Jack Budniewski, who won 12 of 14. “They won every face-off, as expected with an All American,” Beach said. “We took our chances when we had the ball. I think that if we were able to go 30% on the face-off, it would have been a closer outcome.” Against Mahtomedi, Hoch tallied the last four goals of a prolific career, with over 130 goals. Rawley Scherman notched two goals and three assists, Brouillet two goals and one assist, and Rodriguez and Reese Peck Cowles had a goal each. The Cougars were again stymied by a face-off standout, Colin Hagstrom, who won 21 of 23. Bramscher faced a torrent of 32 shots, stopping 17. Centennial, making its second straight trip to state and third overall. They shared the conference title and won Section 4. Prior Lake repeated as state champion, edging Benilde-St. Margaret’s 5-3 in the finals.

Madi Newman, Centennial senior shortstop, batted .375 with power — ﬁve home runs and six doubles — this season, and was named all-conference for the third time. Newman notched 22 RBI’s (second on the team) and 19 runs (tied for ﬁrst). She slugged 15 career homers. She will resume her softball career at Minnesota StateMankato. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017

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with a .667 slugging average. Montero hit .300 with two doubles, 14 runs and 14 RBIs. Trettel hit .343 (11 RBIs, 13 runs), Madeline Fidler .308 (13 runs), and Abbie Lohse .302 (one homer). The other homers came from Rylie Perkins (two), who hit .265, and Maddy Ringen, who hit .279. Jacobson hit .278 and (18 runs). Montero pitched 106 innings, posting a 12-5 record, 1.19 ERA and 138 strikeouts. Perkins had a 3-1 record in 26 2/3 innings with a 1.84 ERA and 24 strikeouts. Bruce Strand

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said. “It’s all about the Hugo kids (having a shorter commute). They are hijacking our whole family.” King had two children graduate from White Bear Lake Area Schools and her family has donated thousands of dollars to the district. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Tim Wald said the district’s plan regarding the homes is to purchase those that become available. “So if a person is interested in selling it, then we would be an interested buyer,” he explained. “The school board has expressed an interest in avoiding use of eminent domain.” If approved by the board and the bond passes by voters, the one-campus high school would be implemented in 2023, Wald said. It would accommodate 3,200 students. Central Middle School would accommodate 1,350 students when expanded. Multiphase traffic studies will be done. The district is looking at moving the bus garage near North Campus to a new location to reduce traffic in the area. The area where the homes are located is not needed for the building expansion but the school would benefit from having the site expanded over time, Wald noted. The space could be used for parking lots or athletic fields. Twenty-one houses is a rough estimate; it could be more or less, he added. The district has also expressed

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interest in homes on the west side of Division Avenue that abut North Campus. It is not looking to buy houses on the west side of Bald Eagle Avenue at this time. In the future, if a house that abuts up to Lincoln Elementary wanted to sell, the district may be interested in connecting the school to Price Field. A handful of homeowners have expressed interest in selling their homes

to the district, Wald said. “Our intent is only to buy homes as they become available,” he added. “Certainly the homeowners get to decide if they want to sell their home or not.” King said she doesn’t understand why purchase of the houses are included in the plans if everyone on her street doesn’t want to sell. She said that although the district said it

doesn’t want to use eminent domain, it feels like her family is being forced out of their 1932 house. “I just put in a $160,000 kitchen. Are they just going to tear it down?” she said. “They say, ‘No, not until you are ready.’” Kathy Greene, whose 91-year-old mother lives in one of the houses, said she and many of her neighbors will never want to sell their historic homes. They want to pass them on to future generations. The house Greene grew up in was built in 1896 and her family has lived in it since 1960. It was there before the current North Campus, she noted, which used to be a fairgrounds. When the original buildings were built, the district didn’t want to encroach on the houses because they were reportedly built on a toxic dump, she added. “I just don’t understand why there aren’t other ways (to solve the district’s enrollment needs),” she said. “I don’t understand how you can just push people out of their homes.” Greene said it is shocking that the White Bear Lake community, well known for being tight-knit, would want to take their homes. The facilities plans were developed by a 90-member committee of staff, parents and community members. “You could offer us each $6 million and it would not be enough,” she added. “We’d have to start a new life and not in White Bear Lake (due to current housing costs).”

WHITE BEAR SCHOOL BRIEFS District awarded for accounting The White Bear Lake Area School Board recently received an Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), one of the highest forms of recognition given in the area of governmental accounting and fi nancial reporting. ISD 624 has received the award for 19 consecutive years. “The fi nance team in White Bear works hard to navigate a complicated state school fi nance system, and the district has a history of excellence in this area,” said Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald. “This recognition demonstrates the commitment the School Board and district leadership have to transparency and accountability with our fi nances.” In a recent community survey, the district’s financial responsibility was found to be rated high by area residents. “As a district, we are proud of the community’s confidence in the handling of our fi nances,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. “We place a high level of importance on being good stewards of community resources and trust.” The White Bear Lake Area School District has received a bond rating of AA from Standard and Poor’s every year the district has applied since 2010.

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Center and the dedication of the Washington School Bell, which was recently celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony. Official details will be announced by the Alumni Association as they are fi nalized.

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The fourth annual student-led Walk 4 Water event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at West Park in White Bear Lake. Walks for water has raised nearly $10,000 over the last few years for water projects in developing countries. This year’s event will raise money for the Malama Primary School in Malawi and the Nimo Central School in Nigeria. It is led by local alumni and students Isabel Birkeland, Sydney Peterson, Ivory Drusch and Lucy Guidinger. After the 5K walk along Lake Avenue, participants will enjoy cupcakes, refreshments, music, and celebratory sparklers. To register or donate, go to lifecoreyoga.com/events.

Save date for multi-generation reunion A multi-generation alumni committee is currently planning an All-School Reunion, intended for former students, staff members and all community members. The celebration will take place on the weekend of Homecoming 2019 on Saturday, Sept. 28. Activities will include a pancake breakfast, an alumni car show, tours of District

Liberty Classical Academy 2019 grad Ryan Grill, of Hugo, received a a $56,000-a-year scholarship to attend Georgetown University this fall. Annual tuition is about $78,000. Grill has attended the private primary and secondary school in White Bear Lake since kindergarten. He considered a few different colleges, Creighton and Pepperdine among them. These opportunities weren’t a result of any one particular aspect of his student qualifications, according to Liberty. They were a combination of all of them. Regarding tuition, Grill was able to use his reasoning skills in negotiating college expenses. He spoke with the deans of two different schools multiple times and was able to ask for more fi nancial assistance in paying for his tuition. Ultimately, his negotiating paid off. Liberty Classical Academy noted Grill embodies the values of the school. He’s social, with a confidence that isn’t arrogant. He’s committed to Christ, sharpening his faith while giving of his time and energy to serve. He’s active and was a three-sport athlete at the school.

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First Parks Commission chair honored A zinc plaque will be mounted to a boulder at Lions Park in Hugo in recognition of the city’s first Parks Commission chair. The late Kathryn (Kathy) Marier served as the ‘spark plug’ to get the city thinking about prioritizing parks, noted Lion Pete Pedersen, a former Parks Commission member. The Lions Club felt it was time to recognize Marier’s dedication with the plaque, which was presented to her husband Jim Marier at a special ceremony June 9 at Good Neighbor Days. Kathy’s son Michael and his wife Kelly McLeod also attended, as did Kathy’s brother Tom Noble. Her daughter Emy was out of state and unable to be there. The mayor and City Council were on hand in the rain to approve a motion accepting the plaque in recognition of Marier’s contribution. Pedersen called Marier “one of the special people in this world.” She died in 2004 at age 46. Jim said he was “surprised and grateful” for the honor. “Kathy was always interested in developing the parks,” he said. “She took an idea and ran with it.”

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Just for Littles believes in magic of childhood BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — Tami Enz grew up spending her summers at her grandmother’s store in McGregor, Minnesota, tagging products, doing inventory and running the cash register. In January, she launched her own children’s clothing company, Just For Littles. “It all started with a passion for childhood. My daughter tried on a twirly dress years ago, and the sparkle in her eye and the giggles from her friends melted my heart. My oldest grew up right before my eyes, so it sparked some passion in me. I wanted to create clothing that would help keep little girls little for a little

bit longer,” Enz explained. “I was searching for products to do that, and I just couldn’t find the perfect thing that my customers were looking for — so I decided to make it myself.” Enz, a Hugo resident, grew up in White Bear Lake and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2003. She has always had a passion for childhood things, so it is no surprise that she majored in child psychology at St. Cloud State University. After college she became a stayat-home mom to her four children: Aubrey, 11, Axel, 9, Aizer, 6, and Zada, 4. Enz was looking for an occupation she could pursue while at home with her children. She started her own online store, which carried other people’s brands.

“When I do something, I don’t just do it little, I want to do it big,” Enz explained. She decided to launch her own company so she could design products just the way she wanted them. Just For Littles specializes in twirl dresses for girls ages 12-24 months all the way through 12 years. Enz designs all of the clothes herself; they are then manufactured in China. “We use special fabric. It is 100% cotton, but we go through a couple of different processes so it is super soft and very stretchy so girls feel really comfortable and confident,” she said. When a shipment returns from China, Enz recruits people to help her do quality control. “I will not send out products that aren’t perfect. I’m a perfectionist,” she said. Just For Littles also makes tunics, tank tops and leggings. In addition to selling the clothes online and at

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various events such as Marketfest in White Bear Lake, Enz’s products are also sold in stores throughout the U.S. including Los Angeles and New York. Jes Bissett, a resident of Becker, Minnesota, runs the company’s wholesale operations. In the end, it is seeing the girls’ smiles and confidence that inspires Enz to keep designing clothes. “I love watching confidence come out of the girls when they put the dresses on. It fi res me up,” she said. “It is so much fun for them to twirl and dance. The adults smile and glow, and you can see the little girls’ souls being fi lled up because their parents are stopping for a minute and noticing them and delighting in them.” For more information on Just For Littles, visit https://justforlittles. com or on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/just4littles/.

Hugo resident Tami Enz launched her own clothing line, Just for Littles, in January. Here she is pictured with her daughters Aubrey and Zada.

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4. Historical Commission members Trina Oswald, Kathy Brevig and Cynthia Schoonover peruse scrap books at their Good Neighbor Days exhibit at City Hall. This year’s theme was “Revisit Hugo’s past.” — Debra Neutkens, Press Publications 5. Members of the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network volunteered for KP (kitchen patrol) June 9 at Good Neighbor Days. — Chuck Haas 6. Lino Lakes dad Joe Baumgartner enjoys donuts with Bryer (left), Dylan and Decker. — Submitted 7. Hugo Lion Denny Route received the Melvin Jones Fellowship award for his contributions to the Lions International Foundation during the June 9 Good Neighbor Days closing ceremony. He is pictured with wife Julie. — Debra Neutkens, Press Publications

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