Tiffany Goodchild says watching her child walk for the first time with the help of technology was such a powerful experience, she is hoping to make that experience a reality for other families. The Hugo resident served on the design committee for the new all-inclusive playground at Lions Volunteer Park and now hopes to continue momentum and move onto the next mission, which is sponsoring a set of “robot legs” for one child.
It’s that time of year when students are headed back to school. Press Publications asked four school districts about various topics including: construction projects, the teacher shortage, protocols, security upgrades and more for the 2022-23 school year.
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A. Phase 2 of the facilities process made possible by the bondsupportcommunity’softhe2019referendumis in progress and includes work at Birch Lake, Lakeaires and Otter Lake Elementaries, the Area Learning Center, and an addition at the current WBLAHSSouth Campus, which will be a middle school building when North Campus becomes the site of the unified high school in the fall of 2024. In Hugo, the new North Star Elementary is open for students this fall and construction will begin at Oneka Elementary. Projects in the design phase include Central Middle School and Sunrise Park Middle School site’s conversion to become a multi-use facility to include District Offices, Early BuildingOurFuture.foundprojectsdistrict’sDetailstheCenterTransitionChildhood,Education(TEC)andSeniorProgram.aboutthefacilitiescanbeatisd624.org/
CENTERVILLE — In a decision that likely could have gone either way, the City Council has decided to move forward with a couple of projects for 2022. In August, the council took a pause to evaluate whether it should move forward with parking lot improvements at City Hall and a thin overlay project after bids came in considerably higher than expected. The parking lot project received four bids: the lowest bid came in at $771,270 and the highest bid came in at twice that amount, said Stantec Engineer Kellie Schlegel. The engineer’s estimate in the feasibility report for the project was $591,000. If the city awards the contract to the lowest bidder metro family hosting ‘Race for Legs’Robot
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White Bear Lake Q. What physical changes will students and parents notice about school buildings when they return this year? Please highlight some of the monthsplaceprojectsconstructionthattookoverthesummerorareongoing.
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The property owners are not happy with the city’s tree trimming job. One of the property owners explained that every other year, they have two trees trimmed by a professional arborist for approximately $1,000 to $1,500. Now, in an off year, the homeowner said they will not only have to pay in a year that would have been skipped to try to fix the trimming the city did, but may have to pay more than usual depending on an arborist’s findings this fall.
• Several council members agreed that the city could do a better job to inform residents on when/ where tree trimming is going to occur in the future using the website, newsletters, utility bills etc. so that if homeowners prefer to take care of the trimming themselves, they are able to do so and are not surprised when city crews show up.
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Congressman Tom Emmer has announced that his office will begin accepting applications for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge.
Officially launched by the House of Representatives in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge allows students to compete against their peers by creating an app for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile or other devices. Any programming language, including Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or “block code” will be accepted.“Literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been more important. These skills will be essential to our young people as they continue their education and begin careers, regardless of discipline,” Emmer said. “Every year, I look forward to seeing the innovative apps developed by students across the 6th District. Whether coding is a passion or a brand-new interest, I encourage them to take advantage of this wonderful program.”
• The city of Centerville joins the ever-growing list of cities in the state to pass temporary moratoriums on the sale of cannabis-related products. The moratorium will be in place for one year, but can be lifted before then if the council so chooses. Centerville’s moratorium will temporarily ban sales, testing, manufacturing and distribution.
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• The city of Centerville will pay Corrpro $860 for ongoing maintenance/inspection of the water tower over a period from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2023.
The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at City Hall.
The challenge is open to all middle and high school students across the 6th District. The winner from the district will be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol. Students entering the competition must submit their app by Nov. 1. For more information, visit www. congressionalappchallenge.us.
• The council may entertain some sort of financial compensation in the future, depending on the opinion of an arborist on what needs to be done, if anything, to remedy the city’s tree trimming that took place on private property along Dupre Road. City Administrator Mark Statz explained that each year, city seasonal employees trim trees around trails, sidewalks and parks throughout the city that could inhibit use or pose a danger.
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• Three property owners, located at 1812 Laramee Lane, 1699 Dupre Road and 1658 Hunters Ridge Lane, can now all construct fences (and one retaining wall) after the council granted encroachment agreements. The property owner at 7227 Clear Ridge, however, was not granted an encroachment agreement to keep his garden within a drainage and utility easement in his front yard. The council has decided to move forward with the City Hall parking lot improvements and the thin overlay project this year. (See full story on pages 1 & 2).
The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area invite the public to submit questions in advance of a candidate forum planned for the Hugo mayoral race. Questions for Minnesota House Representative and Senate candidates are also welcome. Interested persons should email questions for the Hugo mayor candidates before Monday, Sept. 11 to lwvwbl@lwvmn.org, with the candidate forum listed in the subject line. The forum will be recorded in closed session Sept. 14 and made available for public viewing a couple of days later. Visit the League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area website for more information and a link to candidate forum recordings at www.lwv-wbla.org.
• The Planning and Zoning Commission has two new members and a recently appointed a new chair. The two newest members are Gloria Semmelink and Bruce Thompson. Commissioner David Kubat will fill the new role of chair.
• Centerville, along with cities across the nation, will recognize Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.
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A. In addition to the continued building construction projects described above, two important initiatives taking shape this year are the Strategic Planning Process and the Capital Projects Levy. At the Aug. 8 meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board approved four updated Strategic Plan Strategies:
A. Last year Centennial updated our visitor management system for school visitors. We continue to meet regularly with our local public safety partners to discuss safety protocols. As a district, we also continue to implement ALICE., a school safety program which offers additional options to students and staff in dealing with an armed intruder situation.
Additionally, understanding that strong relationships are essential to creating a safe environment, we provide students with services in the areas of mental health and wellness while strengthening our partnerships with first responders and other community and county resources.
Q. What is something you want parents and/or students to know going into this school year? Is there anything new you would like to highlight?
A. We do not plan to have universal masking for the 2022-23 school year. Layered mitigation measures will include the increased ventilation procedures that have been put in place during the last two years. We will determine any additional COVID-19 protocols after receiving updated guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health, which is expected to be released before the 202223 school year begins.
A. We are excited to put our new strategic plan into action. After two years of navigating a pandemic, we look forward to welcoming parents and visitors back to our schools to volunteer and become more involved in their child’s classroom. The school board has approved investments in program enhancements and staffing to address and reduce class sizes.
Q. Has the district made any recent changes to security? If so, please explain what the upgrades were and why they were necessary.
Q. What is something you want parents and/or students to know going into this school year? Is there anything new you would like to highlight?
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A. Our buildings and grounds staff worked tirelessly over the summer to clean and prepare the re-opening of our buildings for the new school year. All facility improvements, including a classroom expansion project at Centerville Elementary to accommodate enrollment growth, will be open this fall. We are appreciativeextremelyandproud of our community’s support of past bond referendums to build these spaces for our students, staff and communities.
Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools MahtomediQ.Whatphysicalchanges will students and parents notice about school buildings when they return this year? Please highlight some of the construction projects that took place over the summer months or are ongoing.
Q. Has the district made any recent changes to security? If so, please explain what the upgrades were and why they were necessary.
A. In the spring of 2022, the Mahtomedi School Board approved a improvementfacilitiesproject for O.H. Anderson (OHA) Elementary School and the construction work took place during the summer of 2022. The project includes updating the building’s mechanical equipment and systems with new boilerheating systems, electrical services and additional outlets, air conditioning, adjustable airflow and temperature controls, and LED lighting with dimming controls. This project will provide better heating, cooling, temperature control, and air quality at OHA. This will be a significant improvement for the teaching and learning environment for our students and staff when we start the 2022-23 school year. In addition to the OHA project, our facilities department has been deep cleaning our schools, cleaning carpets, refinishing floors, touching up paint, and assembling and setting up new student desks and work Mahtomediareas.
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Q. How is the district doing in terms of hiring teachers? Are you experiencing a shortage? Please explain the shortage (if there is one) and how the district plans to overcome that.
Q.CentennialWhatphysical changes will students and parents notice about school buildings when they return this year? Please highlight some of the construction projects that took place over the summer months or are ongoing.
A. Our safety and security measures continue to improve, including secured entrances, security cameras, and emergency response protocols. From a structural standpoint, as building construction has continued, safety and security measures have been included in projects, including enhanced security camera systems. Continued Capital Projects Levy funding will also allow us to address equipment needs as best practices in safety and security standards evolve.
Q. Has the district made any recent changes to security? If so, please explain what the upgrades were and why they were necessary.
A. Centennial continues to post and recruit teachers for the 22/23 school year. We will welcome approximately 50 new teachers this fall as a result of licensures.hiringtheareremainingcontingencythesizestudentresignations,retirements,increasedenrollmentandclassreduction.Weareinprocessofdevelopingplansforpositionsthatnotfilledbythestartofschoolyear,includingstaffwithalternative
Q. What types of COVID-19 protocols (if any) will the district have in place at the start of this school year?
Community Education has also been working hard this summer to make updates to our campus; they have partnered with the district and athletic associations to paint and refinish gym floors, provide new benches, and complete field renovations and improvements.
Q. What types of COVID-19 protocols (if any) will the district have in place at the start of this school year? A. Centennial will follow all CDC guidelines.recommendedMaskswill not be required for students or staff in school buildings or on buses; however, staff and students may wear a mask should they choose to do so. If students or staff have symptoms of illness, they should remain home until symptoms improve. For individuals who test positive, they are required to remain home for a minimum of five days and until symptoms improve.
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A. When we asked community members to consider an increase to our operating levy in 2018, we committed to strengthening the safety and security of our school buildings. Since 2019, we have installed cameras, intercoms, and badge readers outside our school offices and have upgraded our exterior door alarms. Starting in 2022-23, we will use driver’s license readers in all of our schools for guests visiting classrooms during the school day. This school year we also have installed new security cameras at O.H. Anderson Elementary School and a new security system at Mahtomedi Middle School.
Q. What types of COVID-19 protocols (if any) will the district have in place at the start of this school year?
A. Schools have been impacted by the labor shortage and in order to start the school year with the staff we need, our administrators have worked tirelessly this summer to interview and hire the best candidates for our schools. We continue to receive strong applicants to join the team at Mahtomedi Public Schools and are seeking more paraprofessionals to join us for the 2022-23 school year. Interested candidates for open positions in our school district, can visit our website at com/mahtomedi/onlineappwww.applitrack.
A. We have had strong interest in open teaching positions, even in some subjects and areas that have generally been difficult to fill. Roles we are most urgently looking to fill include: bus drivers, Extended Day out-ofschool time staff members, paraeducators, Nutrition Services staff members, and substitute teachers. As we try to overcome our staffing shortages, we offer: competitive wages, flexible work hours, opportunity for full benefits, and an opportunity for area residents to work near home while making a difference for kids in their community.
Q. What is something you want parents and/or students to know going into this school year? Is there anything new you would like to highlight?
Q. How is the district doing in terms of hiring teachers? Are you experiencing a shortage? Please explain the shortage (if there is one) and how the district plans to overcome that.
Jeff Holmberg, Superintendent of Centennial Schools
Q. How is the district doing in terms of hiring teachers? Are you experiencing a shortage? Please explain the shortage (if there is one) and how the district plans to overcome that.
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A. We can be very proud of our recent family and community survey data about our school district. Our families have given us excellent ratings and feel informed about their child’s school and the district. We have the opportunity this school year, post-COVID-19, to go deeper with our communications work and start building more family and community engagement opportunities in our school district. Starting this fall, we will organize opportunities for conversations with Mahtomedi School Board members, the district leadership team, staff, students, and community members to participate in reciprocal learning and meaningful engagement about our school district. Everyone is welcome to join us. Our first mn.us/engagementvisit:eventsupcominginformationplanstaffsomegetShowcase,uscommunityEducationatOnMahtomediandexcellence,beFellowshipAndrew’sSeptemberSeptembertakeconversationcommunityserieswillplaceinSeptemberon15at10amandon29at7pmatSt.LutheranChurchHall.Wewilltalkingaboutacademicpersonalsuccess,studentagencyatPublicSchools.November17at6:15pmtheMahtomediDistrictCenter,weinvitememberstojoinforourZephyrLearningwhereyou’llanopportunitytomeetofourstudentsandandseeourstrategicinaction.FormoreaboutourcommunityandtoRSVP,pleasewww.mahtomedi.k12.
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• Technology and related services - The capital projects levy allows the district to provide classroom tech nology, software and computers for students. Related services include the maintenance of equipment and technology staff.
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I was shocked when shown the Revive app for the first time. It's a face photo animator that allows anyone to use a photo of your face and make it look as if you are talking. It's very realistic. Apps like this are another example of how technology can be used against reality, and the results could be devastating. Digital technology in the wrong hands can also be used to commandeer one's likeness and use it for bullying or even extortion. Social media was designed to connect people and make it easy to be more social. It has benefits when used as it was intended. However, it's the new 'Wild West' and there are some troubling features creeping in. There is no accountability for these companies. Why is it taking so long to have oversight and ensure they are operating responsibly and legally?
It’s exciting to be kicking off the 2022-23 school year during this transformational time in our District’s history. As we consid er where we have been the last few years, we are proud of what we have accomplished, and we are excited about what is yet to come. One of our priorities for the coming year is a focus on fiscal management. While this is always paramount to any school district, what it means for us is that this November we will be asking our community to renew its past support of our cap ital projects levy, which Projectsvotecommunityneeds.increasingouroursignificantlycontributestoabilitytomeetongoingandcapitalOnNov.8,thewillonaCapitalLevy
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well above the industry norm of 50% and is an increase from four years ago. 89% of respondents believe that the community receives a good value from its investment. We are proud to know our community believes we are handling our resources well.
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In indicating whether we have spent past referendum funds respon sibly, 80% responded favorably, 13% unfavorably. This figure is especially important to us, considering the large investment made by the community with the 2019 bond referendum that is allowing us to make important bricks-and-mortar changes through out the district that will benefit students for years to come.
tart planning now for your early morning and afternoon commute. It’s up to all of us to help keep kids safe in our neighborhoods. With school back in session our youth will be traveling to and from school on foot and by bus, bike, and possibly electric scooter or skateboard. Start seeing kids and stop when they are crossing the streets. Let’s give our bus drivers a break too. Many are new and have to figure out their routes, along with the stress of transporting a slew of kids and dealing with road construction and road rage. Follow the rules by stopping when the stop arm is out, give them room, and don’t tailgate or pass a bus illegally. The start of school also brings more teen drivers on the roads. As you plan your schedule for the next month or two, give yourself an extra 15 minutes of wiggle room to get where you’re going. As the school year begins let’s also keep in mind we need to give teachers a break, too. We know the past couple of years of the pandemic have been hard on students and teachers alike. Many districts are experiencing a shortage of teachers. They need our help. My observation over the years I’ve had kids in school is that teachers have more pressure from parents than ever before. Teachers now have to answer countless emails from parents. It is reason able to get in touch with your child’s teacher about major academic or behavioral concerns, but under stand they cannot possibly address every little issue or homework assignment for every student in their classroom every day. Parents should be mindful about when to back off, and bring up concerns at a parent teacher conference. Ask how you can help support the school or classroom. Volunteer in the classroom and be an encourager, not a complainer. Teachers need our support so they can do their job of teaching our kids rather than managing the needs of a few overbearing parents.
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• Textbooks, curriculum mate rials and equipment, and musical instruments - The capital projects levy allows the district to purchase textbooks, curriculum materials and equipment, and musical instruments according to our curriculum replace mentTransportationcycle. - The capital projects levy allows the district to purchase buses and vans for student transportation.Therenewalof the levy is projected to generate about $2.6 million annual ly for an additional 10 years begin ning in 2024. The tax rate for district property owners will remain un changed, as this is a straight renewal of an existing levy. Community members will have a chance to learn about the renewal at public meetings that will take place this fall: • 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the WBLAS Senior Center (2482 East County Road F, WBL) 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Dis trict Center (4855 Bloom Ave, WBL) • 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at One ka Elementary (4888 Heritage Pkwy North, Hugo) Additional information about the district’s capital projects levy renewal can also be found on the district’s website at hadmanagementyear.communitythatrevealedmanourainputProjectsprojectslevyrenewal.www.isd624.org/capitalAswepreparedfortheCapitalLevyRenewal,wesoughtfromdistrictresidentsthroughcommunitysurveyconductedonbehalfbyTheMorrisLeatherCompany.ThesurveyresultsmanyimportantdatapointsIamproudtosharewithouraswebegintheschoolWhenaskedtoratethefinancialoftheschooldistrict,weafavorableratingof67%.Thisis
It's always a good time to be aware of the scams and keep talking to kids about the negative impacts of social media.
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I rarely see a person between the ages of 12 to 20 who doesn’t have a phone in their hand. Most parents I know complain about the amount of time their kids spend on their various devices, and especially about social media. Many – I would argue most - kids are looking at a screen for hours a day and it is concern ing. Kids seem to be increasingly desensitized to what they post or what is posted about them. Many kids don't think about what their online posts por tray about them or what impact their online persona might have in the future. Or, because it's fun to participate on platforms such as BeReal, TikTok and SnapChat, they just don't care about the perceptions they may be creating.
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When asked if we do a good job of involving community leaders, parents, and interested citizens in decisions about the schools, 78% responded favorably, 16% responded unfavorably. We have a high level of credibility, and we are proud of the ways we have come together to allow students to learn and grow through the support of an engaged communi ty.Finally, when asked what they like the most about White Bear Lake Area Schools, respondents’ top responses were good teachers, the variety of programs offered to students, excel lent academics, and extracurricular activities available to students.
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If you appreciate good teachers, solid academics and kids who can read, write and do math, the proposed standards will not do that. PELSB is way off course. I want to see these proposed rule changes scrapped. That’s why I’m voting for Sen. Chamberlain and not his opponent, Heather Gustafson, a five-year teacher who re-tweeted that she agrees with Education Minnesota’s statement that, "For many educators, the stakes are way too high to stay strictly 'neutral' in the classroom.”WithSen. Chamberlain and the other endorsed Republicans elected, we’ll finally have the adults in the room!
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the classroom I want to thank Sen. Chamberlain for his public comments opposing the proposed rewrite of teacher licensing standards in Minnesota. For background, in 2013, third grade reading proficiency was 59%; today it’s 50% and worse for nonwhite students. During this time, the official state organization that oversees teacher licensing, the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), failed to ensure teachers were taught how to teach reading.Instead of addressing the disgraceful state of our reading scores, PELSB embarked on a political mission with strongarm tactics. Under the Walz administration’s direction, they presented new standards that abandon basic academics and practical classroom skills and replaced them with politics and ideology. The proposed standards are divisive and divide students into either oppressor or oppressed groups. Chamberlain’s remarks display his leadership as chair of the Senate Education Committee. He writes to Judge Mortenson who is presiding over the process, “The Legislature has not approved conforming the teaching profession to a singular ideological concept of imposing a politicized belief system on teacher candidates. Rule 4615 appears to adopt a particular philosophical, societal and worldview perspective.” Furthermore, he writes, there’s “no rational or clearly discernible need … for making such a wholesale change.” On the purpose for PELSB’s creation, he continues, “The Legislature only intended for objective and non-divisive criteria be developed to help ensure our publicschool teachers are persons of good character (which includes fair and just treatment of each student), have subject knowledge and practical classroom skills.”
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born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 8, 1935, the son to Alfred and Ruth Bernin. He grew up in St. Paul and was baptized and confirmed in Lutheran faith. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. Bruce graduated in 1953 from Johnson High School in St. Paul and attended Hamline University and the University of Minnesota to obtain his teaching degree in Industrial Education. He retired from teaching in the Roseville School District having taught for the district for 33 years. Bruce served his country for two years in the U.S. Navy. On June 7th, 1958, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ruth (Meyer) Bernin. Their love story included being blessed with a 63-year marriage. They were blessed to make their family homes on Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear Lake for 19 years. Then in 1976, Bruce pursued his passion of farming purchasing the Bernin family farm in Hugo, Minnesota where he resided for 46 years. This legacy included cattle farming, pig farming, raising chickens, geese, growing corn, alfalfa and finally Christmas trees. In 2002, Bruce and Virginia sold the property to the City of Hugo under a master plan in conjunction with the Minnesota DNR for the property to be maintained as an Environmental Park. The Bernin’s leased back the property from the city for twenty years. It was important to them that the land was stewarded wisely, and that their family, the residents of Hugo and the general public be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the 20 plus acres with 1600 feet of shoreline on Oneka Lake. Bruce was a great gardener and in past had shown his prized dahlia flowers at the MN. State Fair. He also enjoyed tending to his martin bird houses and had a love for hunting and fishing. In retirement, Bruce and Ginni spent several winters in New Braunfels, Texas enjoying golfing almost every day. Bruce was a member of the Christmas tree growers association, a lifetime member of the retired educator’s association of Minnesota and member of the American Legion Post 1982. His greatest joy was his family. Bruce is survived by his three children Donald (Debra) Bernin, Diane Bisping, David (Becky) Bernin. Seven Grandchildren; Jordan (Grace) Bisping, Ryan (Jenny) Bernin, Kaylie (Christopher) Kopp, Anna (Alex) Bernin-Mallin, Nate Bernin, Jared Bernin and Joshua Bernin. Great Granddaughter, Jane Virginia Bernin; Sister Diane (Bob) Hagstrom, Sister-in-law, Cynthia Meyer, Nieces and Nephews. And his first GreatGrandson being born in September 2022.Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (2021), his parents Alfred and Ruth Bernin; mother and father-in-law Theodore and Ruth Meyer, brother-in-law Jerry Meyer and sister-in-law Cindy Sklenar. Just as he helped so many in his life, Bruce has gifted his remains to the University of Minnesota medical school contributing to medical research and education. His generosity will be recognized when the University of Minnesota hosts their 2022 service of remembrance honoring those who have donated to the anatomy bequest program for the advancement of medical science. Memorial donations may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Hospice at 2076 St Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN. 55104 or by a secure online gift to:BruceSupportOLP.orgwasthebest of the best! God bless his memory.
deserves our vote I am enjoying the aspect of legislative campaigning expressed through letters to the editor. They do precipitate further thought and communication around shared values, even though viewed differently.Themost recent salvo included a pair of missives addressing climate change, one a paid letter supporting Ms. Gustafson while lambasting Senator Chamberlain, the other in support of clean-energy products and businesses, as well as federal subsidies included in recent legislation.Itooadvocate and practice environmental stewardship in my own limited fashion. Beyond that I try to cultivate a global perspective and full-ranging analysis of the environmental and energy challenges we’re facing. Hence, I struggle with the paid endorsement. For example, the author mentions concerns of toxic chemicals, dangerous mining practices, poor air quality and more. Yet is this to apply only to Minnesota, or to places where lithium is extracted? From my reading, the process is toxic to air and water, affecting nearby communities (and we think sweat shops are bad). Over a half million gallons of water are needed to produce one ton of lithium. Have ESG investors looked into this? Or looked the other way? Yet another example: windmills require vast amounts of steel. The mining, logistics and production of said steel are all fossil-fuel dependent. And the windmill will never produce an energy return on investment. More “dirty” energy is burned to make and install it than it produces in a lifetime.Thenwe get to recycling at any product’s end of use. There is no infrastructure at present to handle half-ton batteries in any great volume. Will that too have to be built and processed with the muscle of fossil fuels? And where? My backyard, yours, or Renewableelsewhere?energyhas historically only worked in subsistence economies. I’m all for clean energy, but not by placing at risk our complex economy and our citizens. A robust, rational realism should trump what appear to be provincial nimbyistic shibboleths. In this Senator Chamberlain is serving his constituents well and deserves our vote.
Chamberlain It’s rare to see a legislator deliver as Sen. Roger Chamberlain has over his 10 years in the Minnesota Senate. He’s delivered on middle-class income tax cuts (Walz is claiming credit!), Social Security tax cuts, new education laws on dyslexia, funding for education in 2021 and improved environmental restrictions on companies like Water Gremlin. He also worked with the White Bear Lake community to stop Met Council’s plan for 90 buses a day coming through the city.There’s more on his accomplishments, but the point is, Sen. Chamberlain is a hardworking, plainspoken and well-respected leader who has delivered again and again for us in this That’sarea.why I’m incensed at nowretiring Sen. Chuck Wiger’s belowthe-belt comments on Chamberlain in the paper. The big issue with Wiger and some members of the teachers’ union is money. It’s never enough. This spring, they eyed the whopping $9.2 billion state surplus and demanded a $1.5 billion windfall. That came after they had received a $1.3 billion increase in the 2021-22 budget from the Legislature (which Chamberlain proposed as chair of the Senate Education Committee). I say kudos to Sen. Chamberlain, one of the few who fights for the taxpaying public and maintains a thoughtful and reasonable voice amidst the noisy, unrelenting stakeholders who come to the Legislature for funding. You can’t please everybody. I’ll continue to put my trust in Chamberlain, who seeks to do what’s fair and what’s right.
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A man from Canada created the robot legs for his nephew, who had cerebral palsy and was told he would never be able to walk. The family continues to see progress and many benefits from using the device.
PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Karter was the first child in the state of Minnesota to have a Trexo Robotics Gait Trainer of his own. The Korageous Karter Foundation will host a Race for Robot Legs Sept. 24 in hopes of sponsoring one set of “robot legs” for a family. Karter is pictured with his siblings (from left) Sammy, Maddie and Gabby.
IF YOU GO What: Race for Robot Legs When: 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Registration and silent auction begin at 8 a.m.; the Kids 1 mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. Where: Harriet Island in St. Paul Details: The 5K Fun Run and 1-mile Kids Walk will raise money to sponsor a Trexo Robotics Gait Trainer for one family in need. The event will also include a food truck, face painting and a photo booth. Those unable to attend in person are also invited to complete the 5K or 1-mile walk/run on their own time at any time leading up to the event. Register by Sept. 10 for a discounted price and T-shirt. Contact: Visit kourageouskarter.orghttps:// for more information, to register or to donate.
not live to see his first birthday” … and “You can probably make a fiveyearKarterplan.”just turned 6 and is doing very well. In fact, for the first time in his life, he has now gone an entire year without being hospitalized. “For us, that’s a really big deal,” Goodchild explained. “I always tell everybody he has given us that gift of perspective. We don’t take things for granted like I probably did before he was born.” Goodchild described Karter as a “medically complex child.” As a result of the brain injury, he has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and a feeding tube, and is nonverbal. One technology Goodchild and her family will be forever grateful for is the Trexo Robotics Gait Trainer or, more simply, “robotKarterlegs.”was the first child in the state of Minnesota to get one back in January 2020. To date, only two other children in the state have one. The family learned about the robot legs while attending an intensive three-week therapy program at the Neurological and Physical Abilitation (NAPA) Center in California. “For three weeks, for 30 minutes a day he had to walk in the robot legs, and we really saw the benefits for him,” Goodchild recalled. “Typical 2-year-olds are absolutely walking and cruising around, so just to see his body upright and taking steps … Within those three weeks he made a ton of progress … It was just so powerful.”
Although some specialized clinics and hospitals have a set of robot legs, it is rare for children to have them at home and in their communities because they are expensive. Families can lease a set of robot legs for $1,000 a month. After three years, if child is still experiencing benefits from the technology, they will own the device for“It’s$36,000.likea vehicle, essentially,” Goodchild explained, adding that as of now, most insurance companies will not cover that cost. “The cost of living when you are raising a kid like Karter is so expensive … medical expenses, home care staff, supplies; there’s so many basic things that are so outrageous that most families, even if they have resources, they have to put it toward other things.” That’s where the Kourageous Karter Foundation comes in. “We are trying to help fill in those gaps because we just feel really strongly (that) every kid just deserves to experience walking,” Goodchild said. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the organization will host the Race for Robot Legs at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The event will include a 5K Fun Run and 1-mile Kids Walk as well as face painting, a silent auction, photobooth and food truck. The goal is to raise enough money so that the foundation is able to sponsor one set of robot legs for one family by the end of the year. “I would love to do this for two, even three families,” Goodchild explained. “I’ve already received probably 15 nominations (for families in need.)” For more information on the event, to register or to donate to the cause, visit https://kourageouskarter.org.
ROBOT LEGS: ‘Every kid deserves to experience walking’
“There are so many health benefits,” Goodchild explained. “Bodies are made to move. When you have a child that physically can’t move their body the way that other people can, this technology is huge.” Goodchild explained, adding that the robot legs have helped Karter with head and trunk control, gastrointestinal and neuromuscular health and more. “He is a healthier kid because we have this,” she said.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 THE CITIZEN 11 www.readthecitizen.com bidders said they might be able to come down in price for a project in the spring, but they likely wouldn’t be able to meet the price of the local bidder in Columbus. One of the suppliers said the price of materials would likely level off at some point and not continue to trend upward on a steep incline, but there likely wouldn’t be a significant decrease in price within the next six months to a year. “I don’t know how anyone can pretend that we are going to be able to predict this. It is really a gamble as to whether or not we think these material prices will come down,” Statz said. “Meanwhile, you let that money sit in the bank, and inflation isn’t helping its value. We will earn a couple of bucks in interest, but will that make up for what we lose for inflation? I’ve tossed and turned about this a lot. I’m very torn.” Ultimately, Statz said his recommendation was to move forward with both projects. He said he was concerned that the price of the low bidder may come back considerably higher the next time around now that they have seen the prices from the other bidders. Council Member Russ Koski said, “When I think about this, it is difficult. What do we gain and what do we lose? Some of these numbers could come down, but other number could go up. There is always a risk.” He added, “I don’t think we have a whole lot to lose by waiting … I would be OK with rolling the dice a little bit and waiting to see what next year brings. There is a lot of uncertainty in what is coming around the corner.” Council Member Steve King said he agreed. “I say roll the dice and see what happens. Maybe we can get a betterCouncilbid.”Member Darrin Mosher said whereas he thought the thin overlay project could wait, the City Hall parking lot project could not. Statz explained that the projects were bid together and would need to be rebid as separate projects if the council wished to split them up. Council Member Michelle Lakso wanted to know whether the city would need to pay for another feasibility study should the council decide to wait until 2023. Schlegel said many of the items in the feasibility report would not need to be redone, but that the report would need to be updated for a price of approximately $5,000. Several of the council members also expressed their frustration that the feasibility report figures were so far off the mark. Mayor D. Love said that the upgrade to the parking lot lighting definitely has to take place for safety reasons.“Theonly way we are going to have a real impact with this is to combine it with our 2023 project. That’s the only chance we are going to see any variance on pricing, and it still may not matter,” he said. “(I think we should) move forward so we can get the parking lot done, so that we can lock in with the pricing that we know versus the pricing that we don’t know. Moving forward in 2023, if pricing continues to escalate, we can make a decision on that project at that time because it will not involve something as dire as our parking lot is right Ultimately,now.”the council voted 4-1 (King opposed) Aug. 24 to award the construction contract to Bituminous Roadways Inc. for both projects. The contractor has not yet specified when work will begin, but the projects will both be completed this construction season.
The farm offers certified organic ripe Summer Kiss pears, Athena melons and fresh tomatoes. People can also purchase homemade salsa made with organic peppers from the from. Customers can order produce online and pick it up at the farm. Delivery is also available if you contact Cardinal. All Good Organics delivers to Lino Lakes, Centerville, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Blaine, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights and Shoreview. The farm raises about 500 broiler chickens each year. “My chickens are not organic, they’re free range,” Cardinal said. “They’re moved on fresh grass every day, and I’m constantly moving them.” Goats are used on the farm for brush control. “I think we have 16 of them here now,” he noted. The farm also grows popcorn corn and seeded watermelons. “I won’t grow seedless watermelons because the seeded watermelons taste better,” Cardinal said. The Cardinals are members of the Minnesota Grown Program. They have been part of the University of Minnesota potato trials over the last couple of growing seasons. Hunter works on the farm full time. Logan works on the farm part time and whenever he is needed. Cardinal hopes the farm will stay in the family for future generations. “I don’t need a million-dollar home or take trips around the world,” he said. “If I can pay the taxes, pay the utilities, and can fix the stuff when it breaks, I’m good.”Thefarm store is open from 7 a.m. until just past sunset, seven days a week. It is located at 6657 Centerville Road in Lino Lakes. For more information, go to https:// allgoodorganics.net.
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Cardinal farm County
Family Farm of the Year
All Good Organics Farm, also known as the Cardinal farm, is the 2022 Anoka County Family Farm of the Year. “I am honored that our farm is recognized,” said owner Butch Cardinal. “It’s quite an achievement, and we do work hard for the community.”Thefarmis also celebrating its 150th anniversary.“Wealsoreceived the Sesquicentennial award from the University of Minnesota,” Cardinal said. “I remember getting the Centennial plaque back in 1983. I didn’t know there was one for 150 years until somebody from Anoka County called me and said we were the only farm in Anoka County that has ever qualified forThethat.”farm in Lino Lakes has been in the family since 1866. The original family owners of the farm came to the United States from Canada. Cardinal now runs the family farm with his sons, Hunter and Logan, who are the sixth generation of the family to farm the“Iland.wasborn a farmer and really didn’t have a choice,” Cardinal laughed. “When I was growing up, we had cows, hogs and chickens and worked every day on the farm.”
The family plants 38 acres of the 68-acre farm. It produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, and includes 40 fruit trees. The produce is sold through more than 100 memberships in the farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, in which individuals pledge financial support to the farm operation. “Prior to my dad, we were organic,” said Cardinal. “Then my dad started using synthetic fertilizers and chemicals.”According to Cardinal, the farm was certified organic in 2010 and continues to go through the requirements of certification for the health and wellbeing of the farm’s customers and land. “I started with just a small garden, and then people started coming in and knocking on the door to get more organic vegetables,” he said. “I did a talk once about tomatoes on how you spray the chemicals on them and then the rain washes the chemicals into the soil. So, then it goes into your tomato, not on your tomato. The soil does break some of the stuff down, but it makes people think.”
OWNERS OF THE FAMILY FARM • 1886-1906: Clement Cardinal • 1906-1934: Dolphis Cardinal • 1934-1947: Dolphus Cardinal • 1947-1963: Anna Cardinal 1963-2019: Andrew Cardinal • 2019-Present: Butch Cardinal Butch Cardinal accepts the Anoka County Family Farm of the Year Award. The Cardinal farm is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
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The Cardinals operate an on-farm store that’s open year-round. It sells a wide variety of locally produced honey, eggs, meats and fresh produce during the summer. During the off-season, the store carries canned, frozen, dried and dehydrated produce.
• A daughter in the 15000 block of Empress Avenue N. at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 6 reported one of her mother’s checks was forged to the tune of $150.
• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 12 on Forest Blvd. N. and 141st Street N. for hands-free cell phone violation, after deputies observed her at the stop light typing into her phone. The driver admitted only to receiving a text, but denied texting.
• A report of a disturbance at 2:26 a.m. Aug. 6 in the 14000 block of Flay Avenue N. turned out to be a husband and wife arguing about whether she could call for an ambulance after he experienced medical symptoms.
• Deputies served a trespass notice on a party at 3:24 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N., after advising the property owner and complainant that she needed to be present when the trespass notice was being served. The trespass notice was served without incident, and deputies waited at the scene until the trespassers left the area.
• An unidentified male was arrested at 3:48 p.m. July 31 in the area of Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for an undisclosed violation, after he was pulled over for failure to display current registration.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:
• An Iowa motorist was cited at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 6 in the area of Rosemary Way and Empress Avenue N. for expired Iowa tabs. When deputies ran vehicle information, they discovered the tabs expired in 2018. The driver presented valid proof of insurance but admitted to driving the vehicle for the past seven months in its present condition.
• An intoxicated male in a vehicle was reported at 11:44 p.m. Aug. 6 in the Festival Foods parking lot in 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the male in the vehicle able to care for himself and simply needing a sober ride to his residence.
• A juvenile will be mailed a citation, after he was reported at 3:48 p.m. Aug. 10 for riding a motorized bike across the playground, lawn and berm of City Hall and Lions’ Park in the 5000 block of Upper 146th Street N. On contact, the juvenile was verbally uncooperative and provided misleading information. A parent was contacted and was given custody of the youth.
• A disrespectful trespasser in the 14000 block of Foxhill Avenue N. was reported at 7:49 p.m. Aug. 4, after the resident called in about a vehicle in his private driveway. The complainant said the male driver was rude to him, after he confronted him about his trespassing.
• A stolen bicycle was reported found at 12:03 p.m. Aug. 7 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. and placed into evidence.
• A catalytic converter theft in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. was reported at 3:33 p.m. Aug. 12. Loretta Harding
• Multiple bicycles were reported stolen at 4:52 p.m. Aug. 8 from a garage in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. Deputies on routine patrol in their marked squad cited a Minnesota motorist at 6:28 p.m. Aug. 9 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 159th Street N. for improperly using the right turn lane to pass another vehicle at 165th Street N. The driver stated she was traveling at a higher rate of speed and didn’t want to hit the vehicle in front of her who was turning east, as she was driving too close behind the vehicle.
• A sedan driver was cited at 1:14 p.m. Aug. 7 on Forest Blvd. N. and 146th Street N. for driving after revocation and for displaying tabs that expired in January. The registered owner called a valid driver to come collect the vehicle.
• A suspicious vehicle reported at 6:51 a.m. Aug. 5 in the area of Jeffrey Avenue N. and 170th Street N. turned out to be the newspaper delivery driver.
• Liquor was reported stolen at 12:44 p.m. July 31 from the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N.
• A motorist was cited for driving after suspension at 10:45 p.m. July 31 on Frenchman Road, following a traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight.
• Bitcoin fraud was reported at 10:59 a.m. Aug. 8 in the 5000 block of Frenchman Road.
The victim saw the suspect vehicle, which yielded a potential suspect.
• A suspicious male who was not an active customer of the Blue Heron Grill in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. was reported for watching the pull tabs boxes too closely at 11:33 p.m. Aug. 10. Deputies spoke to the male, who said he was homeless and was headed to a friend’s house in Centerville. Deputies escorted employees to their vehicles after work and observed the male leave Hugo on foot.
• An Ideal Credit Union debit card stolen from an undisclosed address in July and used on July 15 in Minneapolis was reported at 10:57 a.m. Aug. 4. A possible suspect exists.
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a fight in the 4000 block of Empress Way N. at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 1.
• A motorist was cited at 1:41 a.m. Aug. 7 on Highway 61 at Frenchman Road for driving after suspension, failure to provide proof of insurance, expired vehicle registration and failure to change the vehicle title to his name, following a traffic stop for a missing driver’s side headlight.
• The driver of a grey sedan was cited at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 7 on Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. for driving without a license and for equipment violations, after deputies pulled him over for having a lucky rabbit’s foot hanging from his rearview mirror. The motorist was identified as the registered owner by a consular ID card, and was found to have been living in the state without having pursued any form of driver’s license.
• A driver was cited at 8:28 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 13000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for failure to display current registration.
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies at 1:11 a.m. Aug. 7 conducted a traffic stop on Highway 61 and Frenchman Road for improper load placement.
• A resident in the 4000 block of 126th Street N. at 5:39 p.m. Aug. 10 reported several attempted charges on her credit card that her bank prevented from going through. The complainant cancelled the card.
• A theft of $480 from an ATM in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. was reported at 6:06 p.m. Aug. 10, after the complainant didn’t grab it immediately.
• Four juveniles were reported at 5:08 p.m. Aug. 3 at Oneka Ridge Golf Course for taking golf carts without paying before driving off to play golf. Golf course management identified the youths through their license plate. Deputies contacted all parties who agreed to pay for the carts. The golf course said they didn’t want to press charges and agreed to the settlement of reimbursement.
• Juveniles were reported for damaging a golf cart at Oneka Ridge Golf Course in the 5000 block of 120th Street N. at 12:51 p.m. Aug. 3. The juveniles had paid for use of the cart, but the youths did not return it and left it rolled over on the course rolled over. The parents agreed to a settlement with golf course management.
• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 7:09 a.m. Aug. 5 on eastbound 170th Street and Jeffrey Avenue for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. by Westbound deputies in their marked squad who clocked him on radar. The driver admitted to going 65 mph.
When deputies arrived on scene, the husband stated he was doing OK and didn’t want the medics.
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• A significant other in the 15000 block of Emerald Drive N. reported finding ID’s of unknown parties among the belongings of their significant other at 8:04 p.m. Aug. 11.
• A resident in the 13000 block of Henna Avenue N. at 6:03 p.m. Aug. 1 reported a forged check.
• Trespassing was reported at 12:04 a.m. Aug. 3 in the 5000 block of 138th Street N. When deputies arrived on scene, an intoxicated male asked them to remove a female on scene. The female left on her own accord.
• An unidentified person was arrested for DWI at 12:15 a.m. Aug. 12 in the area of Finale Avenue N. and 147th Street N., after deputies observed a vehicle traveling without taillights on and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was taken in following the results of field sobriety tests.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
When:KAZMIERCZAK 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Hear updates about upcoming capital projects levy renewal questions and other district initiatives. Contact: 651-653-3121
CITY OF HUGO MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 THE CITIZEN 13 www.readthecitizen.com PUBLIC NOTICES
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PHASE 2 OF ANOKA-WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3 (AWJD3) REPAIR REPORT
‘SINGIN IN THE RAIN’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 2; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 (pay-what-you-can) Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Family-friendly performance of the “greatest movie musical of all time.” Tickets $30; flex passes available for multiple productions. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers. org HUGO CLEANUP DAY When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Hugo Public Works Facility, 8220 140th St. Details: Trash collection only. See flyer online for list of tems that can be dropped off and fees. Cash or checks only. No household hazardous waste. Contact: 651-762-6301 or ci.hugo.mn.us
The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 7:00 pm in Hugo City Hall to consider site plan, zon ing amendment, conditional use permit, and variance applications for Premier Banks, 14815 Forest Blvd, Hugo, MN 55038. The site plan application is for a proposed 4,500 square foot commercial building to be constructed at the property located at 5616 147th Street N, Hugo, MN 55038 for a drive-through business. The zoning amendment is proposed to rezone the property from Future Central Business (FCB) to Central Business (C-1). The conditional use permit proposed for the drive-through business and because it will be closer than 200 feet from a residentially zoned property. There are two variance re quests. The first request is for the access for the drive-through business to on a residential street, where the access is required to be on a commercial collector, County road, or State highway. The second variance request is for the stacking for the drive-through to be less than 180 feet, as required by ordinance. The property is generally located west of Highway 61 and north of 147th Street, legally described as Lot 5, Granger’s Addition, according to the record ed plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. Full legal description avail able at Hugo City Hall. Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time.
• WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS 121ST STREET AND ACRES OF BALD EAGLE UTILITY & STREET IMPROVEMENTS To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2022, to consider and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting property for the 121st Street and Acres of Bald Eagle Utility & Street Improvements. Adoption by the City Council of the pro posed assessment may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $113,315.64. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments ex tending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2023, and will bear interest at the rate of 4.25% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2023. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. A property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with in terest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Hugo. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from adoption of this assessment. A property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Hugo the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If a property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 4.25% per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment is notWrittenavailable.ororal objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk. Under Minn. Stat. 435.193 to 435.195, the City Council may, in its discre tion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead proper ty owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and the resolution adopted under it may, within 30 days of the adoption of the assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special as sessment on his property. Dated this 15th day of August, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michele Lindau, City Clerk City of WashingtonHugoCounty, Minnesota Published two times in The Citizen on August 25 and September 8, 2022.
Details: Access areas other birders can’t get to and see variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience required. Binoculars available. Registration $10. All ages; 17 and under free. Contact: 763-324-3300 anokacountyparks.comor
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CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please take notice that the Rice Creek Watershed District, Drainage Au thority for AWJD3, will hold a public hearing regarding phase 2 of the repair of AWJD3. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugo City Council Chambers, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., Hugo, Minnesota. Public participation using interactive technology will also be possible using Zoom. Please contact staff at tstasica@ricecreek.org or 763-398-3070 for zoom instructions. In addition, by a declaration under Min nesota Open Meeting Law Section 13D.021, all meetings of the RCWD Board of Managers are in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a health care professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 expo sure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. AWJD 3 is identified in the RCWD Watershed Management Plan as part of the Trunk Conveyance System of the District. As part of the Trunk Sys tem, funding for repairs derives from ad valorem property tax on all properties within the Watershed District. The repair report addendum can be found online at www.ricecreek.org under “Public Drainage” or at the District office at 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Questions and com ments can be directed to Tom Schmidt at: tschmidt@ricecreek.org, phone: 763-398-3076, or to the address above. Published one time in The Citizen on September 8, 2022.
INTRO TO KAYAKING When: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St, Lino Lakes Details: Learn the basics of kayaking including boat safety, basic strokes, bracing, and which boat is best. Preregistration required; $25/person. Contact: 763-324-3300 anokacountyparks.comor
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Susan Borden will sign copies of her book “Clockwise” and Steve Wynn will sign his book “The Culvers Report.” Contact: 651-426-0918
Riley,12, likes to spend quality time telling stories and jokes. He is very knowledgeable in many topics and enjoys talking about dinosaurs, science, bugs, and how things are built. Riley has a great imagination and likes putting these thoughts on paper. He loves keeping his hands busy and has a significant interest in Legos, inventing, and building things. Riley has lots of energy and finds joy in riding his bike, going to the park, hiking, swimming, and downhill skiing. Riley treasures bugs and creatures and cares deeply for his pet beta fish and bearded dragon. He would do well in a two-parent home that can provide structure and routine. Only families from Minnesota and bordering states are being considered at this time.
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Where: Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. Details: Collection of household hazardous waste and electronics for residents; also confidential document Contact:shredding.co.washington.mn.us
Rachel Juba Community Development Director Published one time in The Citizen on September 8, 2022 CITY OF HUGO MINNESOTA
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 & 17
When:FESTIVAL 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Lineup of musicians includes King Wilkie’s Dream at 2 p.m.; The Pale Ale’s at 3 p.m.; Barbaro at 4 p.m.; and Chicken Wire Empire at 5 p.m. Free with park permit. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks
BIRDING BY BOAT When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 12 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSEHOLD
HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of games. September meeting will feature a guest speaker from the Forest lake YMCA who will talk about senior programs. Games will follow and refreshments will be served. Contact: 651-592-0369 barbconnolly1958@yahoo.comor
SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F, WBL Details: Adults 50+ are invited to explore the center, learn about weekly activities, and enjoy coffee and treats. Group leaders will be present to talk about their group and what they do. Contact: 651-653-3121
VISIT WITH SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE
BIG READ KICKOFF EVENT When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Family-friendly evening of indoor and outdoor activities inspired by “The Bear.” Kick off the Big Read program and celebrate the equinox. Free with registration. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
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Dated this 6th day of September, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michele Lindau, City Clerk, City of Hugo Washington County, Minnesota Published two times in The Citizen on September 8 and 22, 2022.
2022 ONEKA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Mon day, October 3, 2022, to consider and possibly adopt, the proposed assess ment against abutting property for the 2022 Oneka Parkway Improvements. Adoption by the City Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $381,500.00. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments ex tending over a period of 5 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2023, and will bear interest at the rate of 4.25% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2023. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. A property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with in terest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Hugo. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from adoption of this assessment. A property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of Hugo the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If a property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 4.25% per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment is notWrittenavailable.ororal objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk. Under Minn. Stat. 435.193 to 435.195, the City Council may, in its discre tion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead proper ty owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and the resolution adopted under it may, within 30 days of the adoption of the assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special as sessment on his property.
PUZZLE CONTEST When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Teams of 2-4 will compete to finish the same 550-piece puzzle in the fastest time. Create a team name and submit one registration. Contact: 651-275-7300 or WashCoLib.org/ Events BEAR WATER RUN When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lions Club annual fundraiser offers 10 mile and 20 mile options around White Bear Lake. USATF certified course with beverage stops every two miles and food at end of race. Registration $50 for 10-mile run; $55 for 20-mile run by Sept. 7. Contact: whitebearlions.org/bear-waterrun/
FALL FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 10 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Annual community Flea Market / Garage Sale in our parking lot. Be a seller for $20 or be a shopper and enjoy local treasures from sellers and our Craft Corner Gift Shop. A food truck will be onsite for lunch. Contact: 651-653-3121
Captains — Luke Williams, Dru Pingale, Austin Porter, Alex Jonell, Nate Tobeck
Saturday,SCHEDULEAug. 27 — Alumni meet Friday, Sept. 2 — at Rosemount Thursday, Sept. 8 — at Anoka Friday, Sept. 23 — Griak Invitational at U of M Saturday, Oct. 8 — at Alexandria Tuesday, Oct. 18 — conference at Forest Lake Wednesday, Oct. 26 — section at Highland Park, St. Paul
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Coach says —“We are pretty set with our top four runners: Williams, Kolstad, Pingale, and Larson. Tobeck is in the mix after a seasonending injury last year. For spots 5-6-7, it’s up in the air. We are a very young team. Our goal is always to make it to state. We will have perennial powerhouse Stillwater, and a senior-loaded Woodbury, in our way. It all comes down to how healthy we are at the end of the season.”
Thursday,SCHEDULEAug.
Coach says — We are very excited for the upcoming season, and looking to compete for both conference and section championships. We are a well-balanced team, returning many young starters. Our offense will be led by Sydney Johnson, Becca Smith and Jenna Maloy. They will be difficult for opponents to handle. We are also returning all four starting defenders, led by Gabby Hofeld and Abby O’Brien. We mix in a lot of speed and athleticism with our roster depth so should be an exciting group.”
BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SOCCER // GIRLS
Returning letter winners —Seniors Pingale, Tobeck, Porter, and Jonell; Juniors Williams, and Calvin Weier; Sophomores Isaac Kolstad and Vaughn Larson
Coach — John Dierkhising, Dave Ashley (10th year for each) Assistants Nina Abrahamson (JV), Brielle Meister (JV), Mike Witt (B), Marie Cox (9th)
Saturday,SCHEDULEAug. 27 — Centennial Tuesday, Aug. 30 — Mahtomedi Thursday, Sept. 1 — Eagan Tuesday, Sept. 6 — at Lakeville South Wednesday, Sept. 7 — Mounds View Saturday, Sept. 10 — at Rosemount Monday, Sept. 12 — at East Ridge Wednesday, Sept. 14 — Irondale Saturday, Sept. 17 — at Hill-Murray Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Stillwater Thursday, Sept. 22 — Park Saturday, Sept. 24 — Two Rivers Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Roseville Thursday, Sept. 29 — Woodbury Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Cretin-Derham Hall Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Forest Lake
Assistants Stephan Jende, Mike Bickel, Mike Knutson
WHITE BEAR LAKE SOCCER // BOYS
Last year — 5-2-2 conference, 8-4-3 overall Captains Ryan Dufresne, Teagan Giese, and Eli Treichel Returning starters — Seniors Treichel (D), Dufresne (F), Giese (D), Porter Drost (M), Calvin McKinney (M), Charlie Olsen (F), and Colin Thompson (D); Juniors Caleb Anderson (F), Kyle Christensen (G), Ian Cran (D), Karolis Kairys (F), Eli Simanek (M), and Cooper Pechman (F); Sophomore Ben Watson (M) In the mix Senior Steven Weiden (D); Juniors Gus Bloomquist (D), Isaac Vang (M), and Evan Boxrud (F); Sophomore Colby Peterson (M); Freshman Gionni Pescosolido (M) Fast facts — O’Malley was section champion in 2021 and has qualified for state twice; O’Malley and Jamieson were all-conference Coach says — “We’ve got a core of players who have extensive varsity experience, combined with a group who have developed well over their high school career and are ready to make the jump to varsity. We have a well balanced group, willing to work to achieve their ceiling, and have belief in their individual and collective abilities. Our goal is to match and surpass our record from 2021. We need to stay focused internally by challenging ourselves to be better each day and not concern ourselves with external factors.”
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Coach — Karl Jende (8th year)
25 — at Maple Grove Friday, Aug. 26 — at St. Paul Harding Tuesday, Aug. 30 —at Tartan Thursday, Sept. 1 — Eagan Wednesday, Sept. 7 — Mounds View Monday, Sept. 12 — at East Ridge Wednesday, Sept. 14 — Irondale Saturday, Sept. 17 — at Mpls. Roosevelt Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Stillwater Thursday, Sept. 22 — Park Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Roseville Thursday, Sept. 29 — Woodbury Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Cretin-Derham Hall Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Forest Lake
Fast facts — The Bears have made 13 state meet appearances since 2007. The 33-man roster is mostly freshmen and sophomores, with four seniors and five juniors. Williams placed 3rd in section and 12th in SEC (all-conference) last year, and was a state track qualifier in 1600 and 3200. Others back from the state lineup are Pingale, Kolstad and Larson.
BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY// BOYS
Coach — Dan Kovacich (20th year)
BEARS //
Assistants — Shawn Gritzmacher, Matt Meuwissen, Gary Wilson
Last year — 7-1-1 conference, 13-5-1 overall, 2nd in conference and section Captains Sydney Johnson, Emma Merriman, and Gabby Hofeld Returning starters — Seniors: Johnson (F) and Merriman (M); Juniors Hofeld (M), Cami Bachmeier (F), Kendall Craigan (D), Autumn Maki (G), and Paige Swanson (D); Sophomores Abby O’Brien (D), Becca Smith (F), and Jenna Maloy (F) In the mix Juniors Anna Marie Millard (M), Kate Bullis (D), Alivia Farrell (M), and Elizabeth Wallek (M); Sophomore: Addie Post (M); Freshman Katie Koller (F) Fast facts — Malloy was all-conference and led the team with 13 goals last year. Smith had 7 goals. In goal, Maki had a .766 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against. Johnson has committed to Minnesota State-Mankato.
Last year — 4th in conference, 2nd in section, 10th in State
Assistants — Jake Mueller, Annette Crews (diving)
BEARS //
In the mix — Freshman Stella Otto (diver); 7th graders Brigid McVeigh (breaststroke) and Anna Zarambo (diver)
WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY// GIRLS Coach — Christine Thomas (2nd year)
Coach says —“We are excited about our season. We graduated one athlete, and everyone else is returning healthy. The team is looking forward to being competitive in the conference and section. Our goal is to push ourselves to race to the best of our ability and hopefully that results in a trip to state as a team.”
Emma Masso, swimming co-captain
In the mix — Junior Annika Schroeder; Sophomore Naomi Rediger
Coach says — “We should be a pretty competitive team as we have stepped up our intensity tremendously. Our goals are to be known as a defensive team as well as finish top five in the conference.”
Thursday,SCHEDULEAug. 30 — at Tartan Thursday, Sept. 1 — Hutchinson Tuesday, Sept. 6 — at Mahtomedi Thursday, Sept. 8 — St. Paul Central Tuesday, Sept. 13 — North St. Paul Thursday, Sept. 15 — East Ridge Saturday, Sept. 17— Two Rivers tournament Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Park Monday, Sept. 26 — at Irondale Wednesday, Sept. 28 — at Woodbury Saturday, Oct. 1 — Centennial tournament Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Mounds View Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Roseville Tuesday, Oct. 11 — Forest Lake Thursday, Oct. 13 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Saturday, Oct. 15 — Irondale tournament Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Stillwater
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Fast facts — At sectional last year, Schneider placed 6th, Bystrom 12th and Porter 16th, all qualifying for state.
Assistants Dustin Holman (defensive coordinator), Adam Holman (defensive line, special teams), Cory Hazard (quarterbacks), Sean Murphy (linebackers, special teams), Dane Bates (Safeties), Jeremy Post (cornerbacks), Nick Devet (offensive line), Jesse Reynolds (running backs), Mark Domschot (wide receivers); Bartlett is offensive coordinator
BOYS
Last year — 7th in conference, 3rd in section
Fast facts Olsen (515 assists, 38 aces) was all-SEC last year. Adebisi (51 blocks) got honorable mention New coach Leverty, who played for a collegiate national champion team at St. Thomas in 2012, moves up to head coach after assisting Mike Alexander for four years.
Tuesday,SCHEDULEAug. 23 — Hill-Murray Wednesday, Aug. 24 — at Simley Friday, Aug. 26 — Pine City quad Tuesday, Aug. 30 — Mounds View Thursday, Sept. 1 — Duluth East quad Tuesday, Sept. 6 — at Woodbury Thursday, Sept. 8 — Roseville Tuesday, Sept. 13 — at Forest Lake Thursday, Sept. 15 — Stillwater Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, Sept. 21 — Centennial Thursday, Sept. 22 — Irondale Saturday, Sept. 24 — at South St. Paul Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Park Thursday, Sept. 29 — at East Ridge
Coach — Ryan Bartlett (11th year)
BEARS //
Last year — 6-3 overall, 4-1 conference Captains Jack Koivisto, Zach Bohrod, Tolu Oyekunle, Nick Asper, and Chris Heim Returning starters, offense — Seniors Rayshaun Brakes (RB), Vatel Henderson (WR), Matt Currier (RB), and Bohrod (RG) Returning starters, defense — Seniors Michael Delaney (S), Oyekunle (LB), Heim (LB), Jontay Vaulx (S), Tyler Schoeberl (CB), Asper (NG), Damarion Pollard (DE), and Jontay Vaulx (DE) New starters Seniors Gavin Knutson (QB), Joel Seifried (RT), Kaden Johnson (LB), Koivisto (C), and Eli Treichel (kicker); Junior Aiden Akins (LB) Fast facts Returning all-conference players are Brakes (54 catches, 5 TD’s receiving; 237 yards, 2 TD’s rushing); Oyekunle (7 tackles for loss); and Heim Coach says “I like our team speed. We have some experience back in some spots and are inexperienced in others. We have a big senior group who loves to compete and play football. They are a fun group to be around every day.”
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WHITE BEAR LAKE TENNIS // GIRLS Coach — Marla Menne (3rd year) Assistants Paul Kolenich, Mark Misgen
Last year — 3-6 conference, 5-10 overall Captains —Alexina Erickson and Alex Reiland Returning starters — Seniors Erickson, Reiland, Mia Haskins, Kaylee Zimmerman, and Anna Summerhouse; Sophomores Ellia Groneberg and Talia Domschot Coach says “We have an experienced team with eight seniors.”
Captains —Lily Schneider, Madie Bystrom, Nikki Olson, and Katelyn Porter Returning letter winners — Seniors Schneider, Bystrom, Olson, Porter, Megan Ryan, Maia Nebo, and Aveline McCabe; Juniors: Rosie Sommars and Ally Mattson; Sophomore Amelia Nachtsheim
Alexina Erickson returns at No. 1 singles in tennis
Thursday,SCHEDULEAug. 25 — conference relays at Stillwater Saturday, Aug. 27 — at Duluth East Thursday, Sept. 1 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Thursday, Sept. 8 — at Tartan Saturday, Sept. 17 — Tartan Invitational Thursday, Sept. 22 — at Woodbury Thursday, Sept. 29 — Forest Lake Thursday, Oct. 6 — Stillwater Thursday, Oct. 13 — Irondale Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Mounds View Thursday, Oct. 27 — Park BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SWIMMING // GIRLS
Coach — Mackenzie Leverty (1st year) Assistants JEmily Horkey Last year — 2-7 conference, 7-15 overall Captains — Ava Marino and Annika Olsen Returning starters Seniors: Olsen (S), Blessing Adebisi (MB), and Briah Hill (RSH); Junior Kylie Gustafson (RSH); Freshman Kailey Gieske (DS)
Assistants — Audrey Kirschling, Melissa Gacek
Last year 0-8-1, 4th in section Captains — Kaisa Brown and Emma Masso Returning starters — Seniors Brown (200 free), Masso (butterfly), Gabby Perron (500), and Suvi Swenson (breaststroke); Juniors Lucy Borofka (50/100 free) and Ella Maas (breaststroke); Sophomores Lily Jenkins (50/100/200 free), Savannah Knipping (500/butterfly), Claire Whitcomb (IM), and Elise Weiner (backstroke); Freshman Adalyn Johnson (all freestyle); 8th grader Sophie Collins (50 free)
BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTED Rayshaun Brakes talled seven touchdowns in 2021 BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS
Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 1 — at Blaine Thursday, Sept. 8 — Roseville Friday, Sept. 16 — at Mounds View Friday, Sept. 23 — Eastview Friday, Sept. 30 — at Stillwater Friday, Oct. 7 — at Anoka Friday, Oct. 14 — Osseo Wednesday, Oct. 18 — Totino-Grace BEARS BEAR LAKE FOOTBALL
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Friday,SCHEDULESept. 2 — at Rosemount Thursday, Sept. 8 — at Anoka Friday, Sept. 23 — Griak Invitational at U of M Saturday, Oct. 8 — at Alexandria Tuesday, Oct. 18 — conference at Forest Lake Wednesday, Oct. 26 — section at Highland Park, St. Paul
In the mix — Seniors: Isabelle Martin (DS/L), Briah Hill (RSH), Marino (RSH/OH), Kennidee Thomas (DS/L); Junior Lauren Brettingen (OH); Sophomores: Brady Keeling (OH/DS) and Ella Statherr (MB)
Coach Tia Quirk (2nd year)
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Fast facts — Lucy Borofka placed 4th in the 50 and 100 freestyle at sections last year Coach says “I’m really excited about our squad. Practices have only just begun but I already see loads of talent and potential from our new additions. They are a determined and motivated group who are ready for the season and are setting their goals high for a great year.”
Coach says — “We are really inexperienced. We lost 19 of 22 starters, but our team has a bunch of ‘character’ kids. They have put in a lot of work this off-season.”
Coach — Christa Carlson (2nd year) Assistants — Lori Guyer, Haley Slater, Dana Hanson Last year — State runner-up, 19-2 overall, 12-1 conference (champs)
Wednesday,SCHEDULE Aug. 31 — Blaine Tuesday, Sept. 6 — Anoka Thursday, Sept. 8 — Totino-Grace Tuesday, Sept. 13 — Armstrong Thursday, Sept. 15 — Elk River Monday, Sept. 19 — at Andover Wednesday, Sept. 21 — at Spring Lake Park Saturday, Sept. 24 — at Park Center Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Maple Grove Thursday, Sept. 29 — Champlin Park Saturday, Oct. 1 — at Forest Lake Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Rogers Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Osseo
Coach — Mike Diggins (13th year)
Cougar girls win St. Paul Early Bird, boys place 3rd The Centennial cross country teams had an encouraging opener Thursday as the Cougar girls placed first among eight complete teams and the boys placed third among 10 complete teams. The event was the St. Paul Early Bird at College of St. Catherine. “The girls seem to be dialed in. Our job as coaches at this point is keeping them healthy for two and a half more months,” coach Ryan Evan observed. “The boys got beat by a couple teams we’ll be expecting to beat later in the season. We train for November, not August.” Top three girls teams were Centennial 53, Lakeville South 85, and Eagan 85. Kylie Nelson led the Cougars, placing fifth in 19:53. Abby Wood was eighth (20:12), Julia Zalewski 12th (20:30), Anna Swanson 13th (20:35), Abby Smith 15th (20:36) and Emma Magnuson 18th (21:12). Individual winner was Lakeville South’s Claire Vukovics in 19:05. The top three boys teams were Lakeville South 43, Buffalo 45, and Centennial 93. For the Cougars, Eli Berg placed 13th (17:25), Alex Persing 16th (17:32), Charles Bolkcom 17th (17:39), Matt Washburn 21st (17:55) and Kavan Johnson 24th (18:01) among 100 runners. Individual winner was Chaska’s Nolan Sutter in 15:45.
In the mix — Seniors: Loots (LB), Tyler Case (DE), Thomas Kosevich (OL), Jaden Hill (RB) …. Junior: Maverick Harper (RB-PK)
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Assistant — Beth Manson (diving)
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Last year — 3rd in conference, 2nd in section, 15th at state Captains — Emilia Lauinger, Emma Magnuson, Julia Zalewski Returning starters — Senior Emma Magnuson; Juniors: Abby Wood, Zalewski, Lauinger, Ava Nibbelink; Sophomore Kylie Nelson; Freshman: Anna Swanson; 8th grade: Abby Smith In the mix — Miranda Sawvel, Marren Klawitter, Annelise Offerdahl, Mackenzie Sawvel, Miranda Sawvel Fast facts — Most of the 2021 team returns. Nelson placed 9th, Smith 14th, Wood 23rd and Zalewski 24th in conference last year. Nelson was 4th, Smith 10th, Magnuson 14th, Zalewski 15th and Wood 17th in the section. Magnuson led them at state (87th).
COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SWIMMIMG Coach — Madeleine Bakken (1st year)
Captain— Madelyn Skalicky Returning players — Seniors: Skalicky, Gabrielle Corcoran; Juniors; Marisa Frost, Addison Van Zee; Sophomores: Isabella Sipe, Jordan Metz, Addison Wittenberg Fast facts — Cougars have played in three state title games in the last six years, with one champion team and two runners-up. Van Zee is top returning scorer with nine goals. Metz, goalkeeper, gave up just 10 goals in 21 games. Most of the defensive corps graduated.
Last year — 4-2 conference, 5-5 overall Captains — Jaiden Loots, Reese Littlefield, Daylen Cummings, Cole Erichsrud, Lance Nielson Jr. Returning starters — Seniors: Nielsen (RB/LB), Eli Nowacki (kicker), Littlefield (LB/TE), Erichsrud (OT/DL) ; Juniors: Cummings (QB), Will Quick (RB/DB)
Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 1 – at St. Olaf Showcase Friday, Sept. 9 — at Cambridge-Isanti Friday, Sept. 16 — at Blaine Invitational Friday, Sept. 23 –at Roy Griak Invitational Thursday, Sept. 29 — at Osseo Thursday, Oct. 6 – at Elk River Wednesday, Oct. 12 — conference at Elk River Thursday, Oct. 27—Section 7AAA Saturday, Nov. 5— State meet at St. Olafins
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In the mix — Andrle, Kavan Johnson, Cody Nelson Fast facts — Bolkcom placed 10th and Berg 15th in conference last year. Bolkcom was 7th and Berg 11th at section, and Bolkcom 67th at state . Three of top six graduated.
Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 1 — Stillwater Friday, Sept. 9 — St. Michael-Albertville Friday, Sept. 16 — at Totino-Grace Friday, Sept. 23 — at Maple Grove Friday, Sept. 30 — Wayzata Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Blaine Friday, Oct. 14 —Minnetonka Wednesday, Oct. 20 — at Woodbury
Assistants — Courtney Johnson, Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Eric Hotakainen, Mike Evans, Erik Teig
Fast facts — Cougars were ranked No. 10 in Class 6A last year. Cummings passed for 368 yards and 5 TD’s, and ran for 473 yards and 4 TD’s. Nielsen notched 303 yards, 7 TD’s, 44 tackles and 3 interceptions . Nowacki was 24-for-26 on XPs and had two field goals
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Assistants — Courtney Johnson, Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Eric Hotakainen, Mike Evans, Erik Teig
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Coach says — “We have a young but strong team.”
Last year 7th in conference, 4th in section Captains Rylie McCulloch, Jaden Ruegsegger, Laura Zebell, Nicole Krammer; Manager Calla Kamish Returning starters — Seniors: McCullough (diver), Maddie Haider (diver), Ruegsegger (sprints), Laura Zebell (breast), Kammer (distance), Brooke Halverson (backstroke). Juniors: Lauren Kajer (200 free, butterfly), Malena Bakeberg (sprints), Lily Gulaid (breast, IM); Sophomores, Kathryn Woelfel (diver), Raelyn Roebeck (butterfly, IM), Freshmen: Claire Zebell (IM, breaststroke) In the mix Junior: Graciana Lattimore (breaststroke, freestyle), Abigail Stang (breaststroke); Sophomore Nadia Schuhbauer (freestyle); 8th grade: Grace Zimmerman (breaststroke)
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Coach says — “While we did graduate three key seniors our team, depth was ultimately what led us to the late-season success we had. Those younger guys have put in a great summer of training and are hungry to step up. Centennial is going to be scary this year.”
Coach — Ryan Evans (2nd year)
Last year — 1st in conference, 1st in section, 14th at state Captains —Lukas Andrle, Eli Berg, Matt Washburn Returning starters — Seniors: Charlie Bolkcom, Eli Berg, Evan Pouliot, Matt Washburn; Junior Jacob Podratz ; Sophomore Alexander Persing
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Coach says — “The captains have really set a tone this summer and have gotten girls to buy into a collective, unified drive for excellence. We have lots of kids who just love to run on this team. Watch out for the red and white this fall.”
Coach — Jeff Ottosen Assistants — Jon Cooksey, David Miller
Wednesday,SCHEDULE Aug. 31 — Blaine Tuesday, Sept. 6 — Anoka Thursday, Sept. 8 — Totino-Grace Thursday, Sept. 15 — Elk River Saturday, Sept. 17 — Stillwater Monday, Sept. 19 — at Andover Wednesday, Sept. 21 — at Spring Lake Park Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Maple Grove Thursday, Sept. 29 — Champlin Park Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Rogers Thursday, Oct. 6 — at Osseo
Fast facts — Woelfel was section diving champion and placed 8th at state last season. Also at the section, McCullough was 4th (state qualifier) and Haider 7th. Kamish, Roebuck, Ruegsegger all had topfive section finishes. Kamish, Robeck, Ruegsegger and Woelfel were all-conference Coach says “I’m super excited for this season! We are going to focus on a lot of technique and team building, and from that, I expect great things from the girls.”
Last year — 8-4-1 conference, 11-5-1 overall, section runner-up Captains — Cal Babiash, Aiden Dockendorf, Keatin Frase Returning starters — Seniors: Babiash (F/M), Dockendorf (M), Josh Kaul (D), Ethan McDonald (M), Gavin Shady (D); Juniors: Frase (D), Maximo Chavez Correa (M), Noah Marquardt (M), Lance Laden (D), Dominic Trejo (D); Sophomore Minty Shady (D) Fast facts — Most of the defenders are back from the unit that allowed just 19 goals and had 10 shutouts in 2021. The team MVP, a goalie, graduated. New goalie not determined at press deadline. Top returning scorer is Babiash (7 goals).
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Coach — Ryan Evans (2nd year)
Assistants — Mike Diggins Jr. (defensive coordinator), Travis Littlefield (offensive coordinator), Nathan Balzer, Cedric Okai, Matt Gallagher, Marc Brager, Jeremy Burgoon, Spencer Waldvogel, Cody Braeger, Nigel Timm, Dave Poppe, Cory Reisdorfer, Jeff Loots, Michael Fregeau, Brett Littlefield, Steve Hemming, Michael Williams, Brock Jenson
Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 1 — at Anoka Thursday, Sept. 8 — Champlin Park Saturday, Sept. 10 — Edina Invitational Thursday, Sept. 15 — at Elk River Thursday, Sept. 22 — Spring Lake Park Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Coon Rapids Thursday, Oct. 13 — Rogers Saturday, Oct. 15 — Coon Rapids Invitational Tuesday, Oct. 18 — conference crossover
Coach says — “We had an incredible first week of training camp with a super deep and talented program that is growing rapidly. Probably the best raw scores to come out of training camp in our school’s history. Very excited to see that translate into success in the super competitive Northwest Suburban Conference and our section.”
Assistants — Brittany Wilson, Leah Skoy, Stephanie Lee
Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 8 — at Champlin Park Tuesday, Sept. 13 — Totino-Grace Thursday, Sept. 15 — at Andover Saturday, Sept. 17 — East Ridge tournament Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Maple Grove Wednesday, Sept. 21 — at White Bear Lake Thursday, Sept. 22 — Coon Rapids Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Spring Lake Park Thursday, Sept. 29 — TBD Monday, Oct. 3 — at St. Anthony Village
The Centennial tennis team has a 1-3 record, posting a win over Forest Lake 5-2 while losing to Maple Grove 6-1, Blaine 4-3, and Roseville 4-0 (rain-shortened). Winning against Forest Lake were Katrina DeBoer, Anya Sudgen, Emma Thompson, Elly Fenstermacher/Addison Slotsve and Isabel Yang/Marina Allen. Sudgen got the lone win against Maple Grove. DeBoer, Sudgen and Fenstermacher-Slotsve won against Blaine. Lauren Klein is playing No. 1 singles. Swimmers 4th in conference relays The Centennial swimmers won two events and placed fourth among six teams in the season-opening Northwest Suburban Conference Relays on Thursday evening in Elk River. The host Elks placed first. Half of the conference competed there and half a separate meet at Andover. The Centennial divers placed first by a wide margin with Kathryne Woelfel, Rylie McCullough, and Maddie Haider. The 400 breaststroke relay won with Abigail Stang, Gracie Lattimore, Laura Zebell and Clara Zebell. The 400 yard backstroke relay placed second with Lily Gulaid, Nicole Kammer, Stang and Fayita Uka.
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Coach — Arnie Lamers
Cougars win volleyball opener
The Centennial Cougars won their season opener at St. Cloud Tech 3-0 on Thursday evening with goals by Cal Babiash, Dominic TrejoMunson and Ethan McDonald. Defensively, the Cougars allowed just three shots on goal. In the nets was senior Vinny Wry in his first start. Centennial netters start 1-3
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Last year — 4-5 in conference, 16-12 overall Captains — Not chosen as of this posting Returning starters — Seniors: Ash McClellan (S), Cassi Kosinski (OH), Mattie Petersen (L), Ingrid Noha (RSH), Andi Koslowski (OH); Freshman Elena Hoecke (MH)
Last year — 7-4 conference, 12-11 overall Captains — Anna Jarpy, Katrina DeBoer, Amy Sugden Returning starters — Seniors: Jarpy, DeBoer, Sugden; Freshman Lauren Klein New starters — Seniors: Ella O’Hearn, Addison Slotsve, Anna Peterson; Junior Elie Fenstermacher; Sophomores: Emma Thompson, Isabelle Yang
Lineup — Singles lineup is Klein, DeBoer, Sugden, Thompson at 1-2-34. Doubles lineup is Jarpy/O’Hearn, Fenstermacher/Peterson, Slotsve/ Yang at 1-2-3 Coach says — “Lauren Klein (1-singles) has tremendous potential. Katrina DeBoer and Anya Sugden are experienced and tough singles players. Anna Jarpy and Ella O’Hearn are athletic competitors (both are varsity hockey players as well) …. We are trying to overcome the (graduation) of six starters, including five doubles players. We will have to depend heavily on our singles players while our doubles teams develop.”
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Coach — Jackie Rehbein-Manthey (20th year)
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The Centennial volleyball team won its opener 3-0 at North Branch on Saturday with scores of 25-12, 25-17, 25-18. Andi Koslowski delivered 11 kills and served three aces. Cassi Sosinski added nine kills. Mattie Petersen notched 13 digs and three aces. Ingrid Noha added two aces.
Wednesday,SCHEDULE Aug. 31 — Hopkins Thursday, Sept. 8 — at Maple Grove Friday, Sept. 9 — Apple Valley tournament Saturday, Sept. 10 — Apple Valley tournament Tuesday, Sept. 13 — Irondale Thursday, Sept. 15 — Coon Rapids Monday, Sept. 19 — Anoka Wednesday, Sept. 21— at Champlin Park Thursday, Sept. 29 — at Andover Saturday, Oct. 1 — Centennial tournament Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Cambridge-Isanti Thursday, Oct. 6 — Blaine Wednesday, Oct. 12 —Osseo Friday, Oct. 14 — Apple Valley tournament Saturday, Oct. 15 — Apple Valley tournament Monday, Oct.17 — at Roseville
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Coach says — “We are a senior-driven team, with 11 seniors. They offer plenty of depth and maturity. We are looking forward to challenging everyone, and excited to show what we can do. Elena will be a force in the middle after making a huge impact as an eighth-grader… Mattie is back to anchor our defense.”
Cougar kickers trip Tech 3-0
Assistants — Laura Hoffman, Barb Bliss
In the mix — Senior Annie Richtsmeier (OH); Junior Riley Diebes (S); All 11 seniors Fast facts — Petersen was all-conference last year, leading the team with 339 digs. Kosinski led with 541 kills. McClellan led with 38 aces.
The Bears had 240 yards in the first quarter but only 189 more the rest of the game, 46 of those on Knutson’s long strike to Brakes with 2:28 left that closed the gap.
Coach says — “The Rangers missed, by one point, an upset of No. 2 seed at last year’s state tournament. We are hungry to return and take care of business; Bethany, Katie, Kaysie and Maddie all had great numbers last year. They are talented, experienced, strong competitors who can really give pace to the ball.Brandt is an intelligent, gifted playmaker.”
Coach says — “We are looking forward to a great season. We have a nice mix of older and younger guys. We graduated three of our top six from a year ago, so we definitely have varsity spots available and I’m looking forward to seeing which guys step up.”
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Last year — 1-4 conference, 2-7 overall New coach — Beeskow was offensive coordinator at Holy Angels the last three years and was an Augsburg assistant for two years before that. He played for Andover — and had a threetouchdown, 121-yard game in a 38-37 win over Rangers in the 2008 section finals — and for WisconsinRiver Falls.
Last year — 7-2 conference, 21-12 overall, section champions Captains — Bethany Weiss, Kaysie Bakke Returning starters — Seniors: Weiss (MH), Bakke (OH); Juniors: Maddie Muellner (MH), Katie Brandl (S) In the mix — Seniors: Kaylee Marx (DS), Madison Messingham (DS), Lacy Marsh (DS), Kendra Schroeder (S), Kathleen Awason (RSH, MH); Juniors: Lillian Derosier (RSH), Lindsey Johnson (OH); Sophomores: Kennedy Kari (RSH) Fast facts — Weiss and Brandt were all-conference last year. Bakke and Muellner got honorable mention; Weiss is a nominee for top MN senior award; Rangers have reached state three of the last four seasons (not counting 2020, no tournament).
Wednesday,SCHEDULE Sept. 7 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Saturday, Sept. 10 — Chisago Lakes Monday, Sept. 12 — at Mounds View Wednesday, Sept. 14 — East Ridge Saturday, Sept. 17 — at Anoka Tuesday, Sept. 20 — at Irondale Thursday, Sept. 22 — Stillwater Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Park, Cottage Grove Thursday, Sept. 29 — Roseville Saturday, Oct. 1 — Centennial Tuesday, Oct. 4 — at Woodbury Thursday, Oct. 6 — White Bear Lake Coach — Brad Beeskow
Coach — Rochelle McKenzie
Coach — Trent Holmes Assistants — Leah Hageman, Maria Swanson Last year — 1-8 conference, 2-14-1 overall Captain — Ellen Joesting Returning starters — Seniors: Calie Blackburn (M), Ellen Joesting (M), Natalie Daniels (F); Juniors: Alix Krueger (D), Chloe Erickson (M), Liz Grams (GK), Greta Brooks (D), Kylie Bloomstrom (M); Freshman Ava Fienup (M) In the mix — Seniors: Brianna Thompson (GK), Haley Horejsh (D), Sophia Fienup (M); Sophomores: Annie Buff (M), Raleigh Gagliardo (F), Madelyn Kemplin (F); Freshman: Lilli Dufour (M) Fast facts — Daniels and Bloomstrom were all-conference in 2021 Coach says — “In the four years I have been here, we have the most depth than I have had to work with, and terrific senior leadership. We are finally starting to see a shift in mindset going into the year which is extremely exciting.”
The Bears took a quick 13-0 lead with a series of big plays — runs of 40 yards by Brakes and 18 by Knutson that set up Chris Heim’s three-yard touchdown, Brakes’ 75-yard dash untouched with a short toss from Knutson, and fumble recoveries by Imeleya Stanton (forced by Tolu Oyekunle on a strip sack) and Henry Willcoxon (forced by MikeHowever,Delaney).Knutson threw an interception in the second quarter and it was all Blaine after that. The Bengals scored on a Frank Daniels pass to Matthew Plankers from 38 yards, runs of 11 yards by Mike Douglas and 17 by Daniels — and a 34-yard field goal and three conversions by Kendall Stadden, the girls soccer all-stater who beat the Bears with a last-second field goal last year.
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Wednesday,SCHEDULE Sept. 7 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Saturday, Sept. 10 — Chisago Lakes Monday, Sept. 12 — at Mounds View Wednesday, Sept. 14 — East Ridge Saturday, Sept. 17 — Anoka Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Irondale Thursday, Sept. 22 — Stillwater Tuesday, Sept. 27 — at Park, Cottage Grove Thursday, Sept. 29 — Roseville Saturday, Oct. 1 — at North Branch Tuesday, Oct. 4 — at Woodbury Thursday, Oct. 6 — White Bear Lake Coach — Joe Tomas Last year — 0-9 conference, 1-16 overall Captains —James Oberholtzer, Marco Valente, Jack Jennen Returning starters — Seniors: Oberholtzer (M), Valente (M), Jennen (D), Zack Westland (M), Trevor Feyen (D), Branden Nesseth (M); Juniors: Braden Anderson (F), Chris Long (M), Payton Grulkowski (G), Reichen Hoelksra (G); Freshman: Jayden Onouonga (F) Fast facts — Olberholtzer was all-conference in 2021 Coach says — “We are looking to be more competitive in every match. We have added three more sophomores, and there are some freshmen right behind the sophomore group that can contribute. Because a bunch of our players do not play club soccer, it usually takes the majority of the season to get into a groove. We look forward to the section tournament and hopefully we’ll be playing our best soccer at that time.”
Fast facts — Houseman was all conference honorable mention. Mayer was all state in track in the 400 and 4x400.
The bulk of the Bears offense was Gavin Knutson passing to Rayshaun Brakes — six times for 197 yards, with touchdowns of 75 yards and 46 yards. Knutson was 14-for-26 for 250 yards overall. Brakes ran for 82 yards in nine totes. The Bears also recovered three Blaine fumbles. But they bogged themselves down with 15 penalties for 100 yards.
Coach — Violet Shortly In the lineup — Singles: Malia McKinnon, Lucy Saar, Sydney Wiener, Ellie Zowin; Doubles: Allie Siebenaler, Emily Ryan, Rachel Boston, Maja Henslin, Volly Johnson, Maeta Williams, Grace Kaufman, Rylen Kissell Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 8 — at Irondale Saturday, Sept. 10 — at Andover (also Blaine, Cambridge-Isanti) Tuesday, Sept. 13 — White Bear Lake Thursday, Sept. 15 — at East Ridge Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Mounds View Thursday, Sept. 22 — at Woodbury Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Roseville Thursday, Sept. 29 — at Park, Cottage Grove
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Last year — 2nd in conference, 1st in section, 9th at state Returning starters — Seniors: Ellie Hanowski, Jordan Parent, Evelyn Hudrlik; Sophomore Norah Hushagen; Freshman Madeline Bonnett; 8th grade: Elsa Swenson In the mix — Seniors: Emma Rogers-Wisnewski, Grace Jasinski, Evelyn Hudrlik; Junior Arielle DeYoung; Freshmen: Rosie Burns, Anna VanAcker Fast facts — Hushagen was 2nd in the conference, 1st in the section and 6th at state. Last year ; Hanowski was 6th in conference, 3rd in the section and 30th at state; Parent was 8th in the section Coach says — “We have a team with a lot of potential and we are excited to see what the girls can do this season. There are a lot of unknowns with new runners, but so far the girls have been working hard and things are looking good! Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 8 — at Anoka Saturday, Sept. 16 — at Majestic Oaks Monday, Oct. 3 — at St. Michael-Albertville Tuesday, Oct. 11 — at Princeton Tuesday, Oct. 18 — conference at Forest Lake
Assistants — Amanda Brett, Deborah Welch, Kellie Olson, Brianna Lehman In the lineup — Juniors: Haley Bent, Izzy Maloney, Sophie Niznik, Ally LaBelle, Maria Stockinger, Leah Henderson; Sophomores: Grace Chatwin, Bella Pope, Taylor Vosdingh, Norah Decker; Freshmen: Grace True, Elektra Brown, Hailey Johnson, Avery Fallon Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 8 — Roseville Tuesday, Sept. 13 — at Cambridge-Isanti Thursday, Sept. 15 — East Ridge Saturday, Sept. 17 — Blaine Invitational Thursday, Sept. 22 — at Park, Cottage Grove Saturday, Sept. 24 — at Univ. of Minnesota Thursday, Sept. 29 — at White Bear Lake Thursday, Oct. 6 — Woodbury Thursday, Oct. 13 — at CretinDerham Hall Saturday, Oct. 15 — at Andover Invitational Tuesday, Oct. 18 — at Irondale Thursday, Oct. 27 — Stillwater Saturday, Nov. 5 — conference at Stillwater
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Assistants — Katie Bailey, Butch Bethke
Last year — 6th in conference, 4th in section Captains — Ryan Houseman, Jake Mayer, Cooper Larson Returning starters — Seniors: Ryan Houseman, Jacob Mayer, Cooper Larson Junior: Logan Hays; Freshmen: Sam McCafferty In the mix — Sophomores: Grady Miklya, Caleb Safari; Freshmen: Mason Hays, Blake Tembreull
Coach — Sherri Alm (27th year)
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Coach — Andy Richardson Assistant — Jake Roberts
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Thursday,SCHEDULESept. 8 — at Anoka Friday, Sept.16 — Osseo Friday, Sept. 23 — Mounds View Friday, Sept. 30 — at Hopkins Friday, Oct. 7 — Stillwater Friday, Oct. 14 — at Roseville Wednesday, Oct. 19 — at Lakeville North Coach — John Fick Assistant — Erin Kvam
The Centennial tennis squad has a 3-3 mark after defeating Robbinsdale Armstrong 5-2 at home on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
The Cougars swept the three doubles matches with Anna Jarpy/Ella O’Hearn at No. 1, Elie ThompsonoverEricksonatatInSlotsve/IsabellaPetersonFenstermacher/AnnaatNo.2,andAddisonYangatNo.3.singles,KatrinaDeBoerwonNo.2andAnyaSudgenwonNo.3.Armstrong’sPeytonwonatNo.1singlesLaurenKlein.EmmalostatNo.4. Cougar football note Due to an early printing deadline for Labor Day, the Cougars football opener against Stillwater on Thursday evening does not appear in this issue of the Quad. However, readers are reminded that each game appears online, at presspubs. com, the morning after.
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Bears start fast but lose opener to Blaine White Bear Lake had a terrific first quarter but could not keep up the pace and lost to the Blaine Bengals 24-19 in the football opener in Blaine.
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The county board will set a proposed levy and adopt a proposed budget for 2023 Sept. 27; after the proposed levy is set, it may be reduced but not raised in the final budget, which will be approved Dec. 13. The pub lic is invited Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. to attend and comment on the 2023 budget. The meeting will be in the board room of the Government Center in Stillwater. Residents may also watch the commissioners’ bud get workshops through the webstreaming of county board meetings. See the county website at www. co.washington.mn.us and search “County Board.” See budget materials on the same website by searching “budget.”
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Eight listening sessions hosted by Second Harvest Heartland will take place over the next month as a way to share feedback from local food shelves with members of Congress as they renegotiate the Farm Bill in 2023. “We want to ensure hunger relief stakeholders have a chance to talk with staff members and members of Congress about how we can best use the Farm Bill to address food insecurity in Minnesota,” said Rachel Sosnowchik, public affairs specialist at Second Harvest Heartland.
Washington County to host rural school reunion Sept. 24 A Washington County Rural School Reunion for anyone who attended a one-room/two-room school anywhere in the county will be held in September, ac cording to the Washington County Historical Society. Washington County had 79 rural school districts and one joint district with Chisago County. These dis tricts were slowly consolidated during the 1940s and 1950s until all of them were closed by the early 1960s. Today, only a few of the Washington County rural schools still standing including the Hay Lake School in Scandia, Eder School in Oakdale, Valley School in Denmark Township and the Hopkins school in Hugo. The reunion will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Hay Lake School Museum. All past school attendees are welcome to stop by and share stories, photographs and memories of an era gone past. No reservations are required. Cake and lemonade will be served. For questions, contact susan.stepka@wchsmn. org or visit the Hay Lake School and Erickson Log House Museum on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
Hugo Feed Mill hosts pepper, tomato tasting event The Hugo Feed Mill will host its 11th annual pepper tasting event and 12th annual tomato tasting event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (while supplies last) on Saturday, Sept. 17. Attendees can sample over 100 varieties of tomatoes and peppers. The Hugo Feed Mill is located at 5582 146th Street N.
Ulysse leads food shelf representatives and recipients in a discussion about food
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The Farm Bill lays out requirements and funding for federal programs related to agriculture, environment and nutrition. Hearings for the bill have already begun in Congress. The bill is typically renewed every five years and was first introduced in 1933 as part of the New Deal. The 2018 version of the bill contained wideranging legislation with 12 sections known as “titles,” which include commodity revenue supports, farm credit, trade, agriculture conservation, rural development, energy and domestic food programs. The 2023 version of the bill is a $427 dollar package, and 75% of those funds will be reserved for nutrition programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramBecause(CSFP).sucha large majority of the Farm Bill will be reserved for these food assistance programs, Second Harvest Heartland hopes to share the importance these programs with members of Congress and prevent legislators from targeting the bill’s nutrition title and reducing its proposed spending.“Weare regularly connecting with Congress members and want to give our other partners and stakeholders and clients a chance to be heard,” said Sosnowchik. “We will be compiling the findings for each district and share with each representative what their constituents are seeing.” The listening session for Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District took place at the White Bear Lake Library on Aug. 11. It was hosted by Miah Ulysse, principal of Ruted Solutions. Staff members representing Sen. Tina Smith and Congresswoman Betty McCollum were invited to hear recipients of food aid and directors of regional food shelves like Keystone Community Services in St. Paul, the White Bear Area Food Shelf, The Good Acre in Falcon Heights and the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul share their experience with hungerDuringrelief.thesession, participants shared how COVID-19 both helped and hurt the ways food shelves provided resources for their recipients.
Washington County’s net levy in 2023 would in crease 4.9% over 2022, to $126.6 million, and non-levy revenue would be $108.3 million, a decrease of 18.6% from 2022, according to current budget recommenda tions under review by county commissioners. As in nearly all Minnesota counties, property owners in Washington County have experienced increased property values from the rise in sales prices, especially for residential properties. The median value of a home in the county went up about 20% between 2021 and 2022. The recommended levy combined with the rising valuations results in the county’s tax rate decreasing by 13.9%. Should the recommended budget and levy be approved, the median valued home in the county, which is $386,500, assuming that its value increased by 20% in the past year, would be taxed $910 for 2023 by the county, a $46 or 5.4% increase over 2022.
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One recipient said she received food more quickly and efficiently as the pandemic went on. “Home delivery has been a growing program,” said Tracy Maki from Valley Outreach.Delivering food to folks was typically reserved for the homebound, but food shelf directors said that the pandemic opened up a new focus on how food was delivered to their recipients.
The Hallie Q. Brown Community Center’s food shelf began offering an online food ordering platform similar to Instacart, but for food shelf recipients. However, maintaining workers was a challenge.“Welost about 90% of our volunteers, and that work shifted from the volunteers onto the staff,” said Jonathan Palmer, the center’s executive director.Participants were later asked to vote on which priorities included in the Farm Bill would best help their food shelves and their recipients. These votes provided Second Harvest Heartland a chance to share participants’ insights with congressional representatives. Priorities included raising the income threshold for who can qualify for SNAP, opening SNAP access to college students, expanding SNAP to immigrant communities and increasing access for the elderly. Kathleen Turner of Catholic Charities explained her vote to expand the SNAP income threshold. “In many cases, the food we have to get is going up 50% with inflation,” said Turner. Participants noted that many of the priorities included in the Farm Bill need to be protected in order to reduce food insecurity in Minnesota. Listening sessions just wrapped up. Second Harvest will begin synthesizing its findings and sharing them with members of Congress in the hope they will support the Farm Bill’s nutrition efforts in 2023.
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Forest Lake Masons will host Sunday Brunch
Big changes to Hugo Clean Up Day
The Forest Lake Masons will host a Fall Sunday Brunch with two different menu offerings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Masonic Lodge, located at 119 SE 8th Ave. Choices will include a European breakfast wrap, a crepe filled with Peasant potatoes, Tuscan scrambled eggs, with Crème fresh and topped with German coun try sausage and a maple drizzle, or a large serving of pancakes with Ger man country sausage. Attendees can dine in the newly decorated dining room or take their food to go. The Masons will match funds donated via the drive-thru to the Forest Lake Area Children’s Fund.
This year’s fall Hugo Clean Up Day will look quite a bit different. Instead of one collection event at the public works facility, there will be multiple events, one in Hugo and two in Forest Lake.The one-day event in Hugo is sched uled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 at the new public works building, located at 8220 140th Street. The event will be for trash collection only; house hold hazardous waste and electronics will not be accepted and there will be no paper Residentsshredding.whowant to get rid of household hazardous waste should plan to attend the Forest Lake Collec tion Day event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 10 or Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Forest Lake Transit Center, located at 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. At that event, household hazardous waste and electronics will be accepted, and there will also be paper shredding.
