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This is what the North Campus building footprint might look like if it is expanded. This is a graphic representation of the proposed plan, not the actual building design.

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Homecoming spirit on display White Bear Lake Area High School Homecoming Queen Ninchai Nok-Chiclana and King Robb Wilcox wave to the crowd lining the streets in downtown White Bear Lake during the annual afternoon parade Friday, Sept. 27.

Find more White Bear Lake and Centennial homecoming photos on page 28.

The White Bear Lake Area Schools board officially clarified it will not use eminent domain to acquire properties for the planned one-campus high school at North Campus. Eminent domain proceedings are used by a government entity to expropriate private property for public use and pay compensation for the property taking.

The board unanimously approved a resolution at a meeting Sept. 23 affi rming that it will not use eminent domain and that North Campus can be expanded without the acquisition of any homes near the site.

The district has expressed interest in purchasing about 20 homes near North Campus for expanded parking and sports facilities, if homeowners are interested in selling.

About $6 million of the $326 million bond referendum on the November ballot would be for this potential purchase.

District leaders have continued to receive questions about whether the district will take people’s homes for the SEE SCHOOL BOND, PAGE 18

Comfort food just when we’ll need it

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LINO LAKES — This January or February when everyone is ready for winter to be over, locals can warm up their bellies with signature, handmade pasta dishes at a new restaurant.

Shortly after the fi rst of the new year, Campanelle Restaurant & Bar will open its doors to customers at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes. Campanelle

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Owner Kent Bergmann, a Lino Lakes resident, has been in the restaurant industry for 24 years and counting and is thrilled to open up a restaurant in his own community.

“I have done everything from starting out as dishwasher, serving, bartending, all the way up to general manager and consulting. I've been wanting to

do something in the community, and this opportunity arose real close to home,” he said. “I wanted to offer the community something that is not here currently.”

Most recently, Bergmann's job has been offering independent consulting services to restaurants. He helps restaurants set up point-of-sale systems, develop menus, come up with SEE CAMPANELLE RESTAURANT, PAGE 24

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Campanelle Restaurant & Bar plans to open for business in January or February 2020 at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes.

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Five hundred cars and tractors attended the 11th annual Withrow Car Show Sunday, Sept. 22, at Withrow Ballroom & Event Center and Sal’s Angus Grill. The event generated $19,000 for two charities, Wishes & More and the Minnesota Military Family Foundation.

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Farmaste offers safe haven for unwanted farm animals

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Jeka, Violet and Ophelia, 2-year-old Yorkshire Cross pigs, have been lucky in life and have only known love and kindness from people. Their mom’s start to life was not as happy. A breeding sow, she was rescued from the largest farm animal cruelty case in the northeastern U.S. With the Westport Massachusetts Police Department, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) assisted with the rescue of over 1,000 farm animals from a 70-acre property. The conditions from which she was rescued were deplorable — many of the animals were showing signs of neglect and had no access to food or water. Deceased animals were mixed in with living animals throughout the property. These girls’ mother was one of the survivors, and the ASPCA placed her in a foster home where, shortly after her arrival, she gave birth to a litter that included Jeka, Violet and Ophelia.

This is just one of the many stories about the farm animals who have been rescued by and live out their days at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary in Lindstrom.

Stillwater resident and founder Kelly Tope founded the nonprofit organization in 2016. Farmaste took in its first animal, a Holstein named Gertie, in July 2017. The 79-acre site was donated by area residents Pete and Laura Hoeffler.

Tope’s full-time job is franchise development for Crisp & Green in Wayzata. After her dog Mowgli became ill and she had to take care of him, she quickly realized something was missing in her life. “I’ve always loved animals, but once I had to take care of him, I knew I wanted to help take care of animals.

I wanted to take care of animals that had health problems (or) were in need, or ones that other people might not take in,” she said.

She began researching and knew she didn’t want to go back to school to be a veterinarian. She stumbled across Farm Sanctuary in New York and took a trip out there to see what farming was all about. She loved it so much that she returned to go through a training program.

“We really try to help educate about the animals and what their lives are like outside of sanctuary so people can learn about them and get to know that they have personalities.”

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Farmaste founder Kelly Tope and her daughter Morgan Tope-Yates with Ringo.

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1. Jeka, a two-year-old Yorkshire Cross pig, naps in the barn.

2. Buffy the Goat poses for a photograph. Farmaste staff members believe that she escaped from a live market in South St. Paul, as she was found within a half-mile of such a market.

3. Timothy (front) and Mags (back) enjoy a meal together. Timothy and his mother Lula were rescued from a cattle farm in Wisconsin. Due to untreated pink eye, both of Timothy’s eyes ruptured and had to be removed. Mags also came to Farmaste from a farm in Wisconsin. Staff say both animals are thriving at Farmaste and have become fast friends.

4. Iggy was found wandering the streets of Inver Grove Heights before being brought to Farmaste. Farmaste staff say that he has settled in well to sanctuary life and fits in very easily with the other goats.

personalities, but you really don’t think about farm animals having personalities until you interact with them.”

Beaman said volunteering at Farmaste has given her a whole new appreciation for what farm kids did growing up. It has also provided her an outlet to destress.

“It is really rewarding and peaceful,” she said. “I have a really stressful job, and there is no better way to end an awful week. The animals are always happy to see you. When the animals come in, they are terrified, but it is really rewarding to see them warm up and open up to you, knowing the bad life they had before.”

Members of the public are invited to come and tour Farmaste at 11:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. on Saturdays, May through October. Farmaste also hosts various events such as Girls Night and Couples Night in addition to summer day camps. Next year, Tope said the organization plans to roll out a teen wellness program for teens who struggle with anxiety and depression.

“It is nice for people struggling with depression and anxiety to come and be with the animals. These

animals come from very broken places, so it is really neat for them to heal, for the kids to heal and really find that bonding experience,” Tope said.

To make a donation, sponsor an animal or learn more about Farmaste, visit farmaste.org.

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“I was able to take my business hat and mold that together with my love of animals. It was a good fit to be able to put those two together. It is certainly a labor of love,” she explained.

Currently 22 animals call Farmaste home, including cows, goats, pigs and sheep. Eventually Tope said they will expand that to chickens. Most of the animals have been rescued from around Minnesota, but some have come from Iowa, Wisconsin and Florida. The organization does not rescue pets but, rather, tries to save the animals that would have gone into the food industry.

“We are very careful about how many animals we rescue because of the fact that they will stay for life, so we need to be able to pay and care for them for life,” Tope explained. “Many people don’t know that cows live to be 20 to 25 years old.” Tope added that the sanctuary turns down about five to six calls a week.

Farmaste is one of three farm sanctuaries that currently operate in the state — Spring Farm is located in Long Lake and Little Acorn is in Northfield.

A big goal of Farmaste, Tope said, is education.

“We really try to help educate about the animals and what their lives are like outside of sanctuary so people can learn about them and get to know that they have personalities,” she said. “They are funny, they are sweet, they build family groups, they like to play, (and) if one dies they mourn.”

Hugo resident Beth Beaman is one of the around 20 volunteers with Farmaste. As an animal lover, she has volunteered at the area Humane Society for many years but had always wanted to volunteer at a farm sanctuary. She began sponsoring an animal at a sanctuary out in California but was thrilled when she found out about Farmaste.

“Farm animals are a different experience. A lot of times the farm animals don’t get the same exposure that cats and dogs do,” she explained. “It is really fun to meet all of the animals and realize what personalities they have. We know cats and dogs have

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n the wake of our neighboring newspaper group, Lillie Suburban News, closing its doors, a family came in to talk to me about making a significant voluntary subscription payment. They said they wanted to buy future subscriptions for Cerenity Senior Care center residents in White Bear Lake, so the papers would continue to be delivered. This husband and wife team told the story of how a parent was at the care center and said the newspaper was an important part of her week. This was so impactful that they have pre-paid for papers to be made available to seniors at Cerenity and neighboring senior centers for years to come.

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or centuries, citizens have turned to their local news publication for local breaking and investigative news, as well as to learn about hot-button issues in their communities.

In the last 15 years, with the rise of digital communications, many readers have changed their preferences to digital formats and social media over print for their news. But long before social media came onto the scene, news media have enabled us to exercise all five freedoms.

As we celebrate National Newspaper Week, we are awareMovers & raising ness about our five First Shakers Amendment David Chavern freedoms, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution — freedom of the press, speech, religion, petition and assembly — and the ways the news media help promote and protect those freedoms. Those five freedoms seem so basic, and we sometimes may take them for granted, but there are surprisingly few channels that allow us to exercise all five freely.

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can express themselves and advocate for their causes, whether they be political, religious or just personally meaningful to us; share our thoughts and ideas; petition the government; and plan assemblies. News media can be our own personal amplifier for sharing our unique perspectives, as well as a wider lens through which to view and engage with our communities.

Much in the way we use social media (but more civil, in my opinion), news media offer a forum, for the people who matter most – the members of our own community.

But beyond offering a means for citizens to exercise their First Amendment freedoms, news media also help protect those rights: through their role as government watchdogs. News media are often the first to report when government officials try to overstep their bounds and hinder Americans’ right to information, made available through freedom of the press.

Journalists work to keep the legislative process transparent and hold government officials accountable. Perhaps because of our prominent mention in the Constitution, news media are uniquely committed to their pursuit of the truth.

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We are encouraged that a bill that would do just that – the Journalism Competition & Preservation Act – was introduced in the House and the Senate earlier this year.

News media have made our democracy stronger, our citizenry more informed and engaged, and our Constitutional rights secure and strong. As we mark National Newspaper Week, we ask that anyone who relies on news for their information — whether in print or online — to ask Congress to support the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. David Chavern is president and CEO of News Media Alliance in Arlington, Virginia.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf receives $10K

Hugo Legion hosts booya and bake sale

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The Otto Bremer Trust announced Sept. 25 it has awarded $10.2 million in grants as part of its most recent grant cycle. The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf received $10,000 to provide emergency food to families or individuals in the 55038 zip code.

The Hugo American Legion will host its annual booya and Auxiliary bake sale at noon (until gone) Sunday, Oct. 13. Come and enjoy some booya and delicious treats while supporting the Hugo American Legion and Auxiliary. The Hugo American Legion is located at 5383 140th St. For more information, contact the Legion at 651-2551432.

Learn where to start and how to make a plan when it comes to downsizing in a free information session from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields. LeAnn Peterman is a certified professional organizer and owner of Help to Organize. She specializes in making people feel relaxed instead of overwhelmed by helping clients develop a plan. Call 651-888-6557 to RSVP.

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The Senior Linkage Line will host a free informational session from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields. The Senior Linkage Line will explain what no-cost or low-cost options they can provide to help seniors stay in their homes. Call 651-888-6557 to RSVP. Keystone at LaValle Fields is located at 14602 Finale Ave. North, Hugo.

The Hugo Historical Commission invites the public to an evening of sharing. The commission will host “Those were the Days” from 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Oneka Room at City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. Do you like to talk about Hugo’s past and discuss your family history?

During the event, share stories and bring your photo albums, documents and artifacts to share.

For more information, contact Cynthia Schoonover at 651-429-4173 or histcomm@ci.hugo.mn.us.

Kevin Farley to visit Withrow Ballroom Kevin Farley, brother of Chris Farley, is coming to the Twin Cities for three shows Oct. 11-13 in Loretto, Maple Grove and Hugo, respectively. Kevin has appeared in fi lms “Black Sheep” and “The Waterboy” with Adam Sandler. Kevin has hosted many live shows and been a featured guest on “The Today Show,” “The View,” “Extra,” “Fox News,” “Good Morning America” and numerous radio shows. Kevin will put on a comedy show at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13, at Withrow Ballroom and Event Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $20. For tickets, visit brownpapertickets. com/event/4352020 or call 1-800-838-3006.

BUSINESS BRIEFS O’Reilly Auto Parts open for business

New Centerville business hosts ribbon-cutting

The O’Reilly Auto Parts store located at 14777 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo, opened its doors for customers on Saturday, Sept. 28. The project was originally approved by the City Council back in 2015 and an extension on the project was granted last year.

Construction began on the building back in May. The store is currently open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week. For more information, call 763253-6565 or visit oreillyauto.com.

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Eagle Brook names new senior pastor Members of Eagle Brook Church, in a special meeting, voted Jason Strand as senior pastor, effective when Bob Merritt retires March 2020.

Strand has been a teaching pastor alternating the pulpit with Merritt for the last five years. Merritt retires after 28 years serving as senior pastor.

During his tenure, the church has grown rapidly with eight campuses surrounding the Twin Cities, and one in Rochester.

The search committee has looked across the country at the top 100 churches for a potential candidate.

After reviewing three or four potential candidates, Jason topped the list.

When Merritt retires and Strand becomes senior pastor, Ryan Leak will become a member of the teaching team, speaking 10 to 12 times next year.

Members of Eagle Brook, on Oct. 6, voted unanimously for Strand as senior pastor.

Merritt commented that Strand is one of the best teaching pastors in the country and is in concert with the nine core beliefs of Eagle Brook.

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Members of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 11 for Resonance Physiotherapy & Sports Performance, located in Kettlebell Gym, 6845 20th Ave. S., Centerville. Pictured (from left) are: Melissa Balckledge, U.S. Bank; Molly Junket, Tria; Tom Tardif, owner of Resonance Physiotherapy; Lisa Walso, Midwest One Bank; Nancy Schultz, Midwest One Bank; and Mark Statz, Centerville City Administrator/Engineer.

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Merritt concluded by saying we give thanks to God for grace and mercy in development of the Eagle Brook ministry.

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Wednesday, October 23rd 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn where to start and how to make a plan. LeAnn Peterman is a certified professional organizer and owner of Help to Organize. LeAnn loves people with piles. She takes people from a feeling of overwhelmed to relaxed by helping clients develop a plan. Downsizing a home filled with memories is overwhelming to most, she makes the process seem easy.

She works with many non profits so when the time comes to part with certain belongings they go to those in nedd. She can also help pack/unpack before and after move.

Considering senior housing options?

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New Life cleans up Frenchman Road

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The youth from New Life Church – Lutheran picked up trash along Frenchman Road Sept. 25 to help take care of the community. New Life Church sponsors Frenchman Road as a part of Minnesota’s Adopt-A-Highway program.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m.

Thursdays, Oct.17 and 31; and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month HOUSEHOLD Where: Rice Lake Centre HAZARDOUS WASTE – Located east of Hwy. 61 COLLECTION on County Road 8 at the When: 8 a.m.-noon east end of the Hugo Public Saturday, Oct. 12 Works Building.

Where: Hugo Public Works Details: Games begin Garage, 6900 137th St. N. promptly at 12:45 p.m.

Details: Washington County Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior Environmental Center citizens from the area are offers satellite household invited. Join us and bring hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables a friend. collection and confidential Contact: Barb at document shredding.

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FREE SENIOR RESOURCES BOO BASH When: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Where: Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo Details: Learn about local resources. Call to RSVP. Contact: 651-888-6557 or keystoneplace atlavallefields.com

CREATE YOUR OWN FALL ARRANGEMENT When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Where: Lebens Floral and Garden Center, 16155 Forest Blvd. N, Hugo Details: Join us for an evening to create your own festive fall floral arrangement in a fresh pumpkin. All materials will be provided and light refreshments will be served. Cost is $15/person.

Contact: 651-488-6707 or lebensflowershugomn.com

When: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: In front of Festival Foods in Hugo, Victor Marketplace Details: Games, face painting, trick-or-treating and free pumpkins while supplies last. Food available for purchase.

Costumes welcome, but not necessary.

Contact: 651-762-3618

HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m. Oct. 21 and 3rd Monday of every month.

Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building.

Details: One-hour class on easy cooking and budget presented by White Bear Area Senior Programs, followed by regular meeting and games.

Refreshments will be served.

Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com

THINKING ABOUT DOWNSIZING? When: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Where: Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo Details: Learn where to start and how to make a plan for downsizing a professional organizer.

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Kevin Farley Comedy Show When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 Where: Withrow Ballroom and Event Center, 12169 Keystone Ave. N. Hugo Details: Performance by actor,

comedian, writer and brother of SNL star Chris Farley. Tickets $20$25. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Contact: 800-838-3006; brownpaperticket.com or comedygallery.com

WARGO FALL FESTIVAL When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family event with ciderpress, pioneer games and self-guided nature activities.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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THOSE WERE THE DAYS When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Where: Oneka Room, Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Details: The Hugo Historical Commission invites the public to an evening of discussion about Hugo’s past and family history. Bring albums, photos, documents and artifacts.

Contact: 651-429-4173 or histcomm@ci.hugo.mn.us

LITTLE GOBLINS COSTUME PARTY When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids 8 and under can wear a costume and participate in a variety of themed carnival games and crafts. Flashlight hike, photos and refreshments.

Family-friendly costumes only. $10/child; adults free.

Register by Oct. 18.

Contact: ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 and the 4th Monday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building.

Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding areas are invited to join us for an afternoon of Cribbage.

Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY FLASHLIGHT NIGHT IN THE CORN MAZE When: Last entry 9 p.m.

Fridays, Oct. 11 and Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: No fright, only fun.

Bring a flashlight.

Contact: 651-780-1207 or waldochfarm.com

BEAR LEGACY FUNDRAISER EVENT When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Social hour, dinner, program, live and

silent auction. Benefits White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation.

Tickets $75; VIP $100.

Contact: wblaef.org

BRING IT HOME DINNER AND AUCTION When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 Where: Dellwood Country Club, 29 Hwy. 96 E. Details: Support Solid Ground’s mission to prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources and opportunity. Tickets $85.

Cocktail attire.

Contact: solidgroundmn. org/bring-it-home

PUNKINMANIA When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Pumpkins for sale, inflatables, petting zoo, games for kids, food and much more. Sponsored by the Wildwood Lions Club and Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507.

Contact: wildwoodlionsclub.org

PREPARE TO CARE: A CAREGIVER CLASS When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn a framework to make plans to care for friends, family members or loved ones. Program presented by AARP. No registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

THE SOUND OF SIMON When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 Where: Marine on St. Croix Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Fundraiser for the Marine Community Library features the talented Simon and Garfunkel tribute band.

Free hors d’ouevres and wine available for purchase. Tickets $40.

Contact: marinecommunity library.org

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 Where: Normandy Park Details: Free resource fair for parents and infants up

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TAMARACK TRICK OR TREAT When: Register for times at 3, 3:20, 3:40 or 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Non-spooky event includes games, handpressed cider, encounters with live animals and costumes characters handing out treats along the prairie loop trail.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or ramseycounty.us

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Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13; time varies Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off,

to 9 months. Meet other parents and early childhood staff. Registration required.

Contact: 651-653-3100 or whitebear.ce.eleyo.com

MONSTERS, MASKS AND MORE When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Children ages 6-12 will learn how to design and create 3D masks and free-standing monster sculptures out of various arts and crafts materials.

No registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

LET’S MAKE STUFF: VISIBLE MENDING When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to make things wearable again with fun stitches, embroidery, or other embellishments in this creative class for adults. Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull, street dance.

Contact: harvestfeststillwater.com

LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL When: 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Teens can make a craft, play video games and visit with a therapy dog. No registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

OCTOBER COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Comedy Show with headliner Kristen Toomey from Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, featuring Trevor Anderson and hosted by Dan Hinnenkamp. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

SCARE IN WHITE BEAR When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 Where: West Park, White Bear Lake Details: Halloween-themed 5K and Fun Run along torch-lit scenic Lake Avenue. All ages and

abilities. Post-race costume awards at Manitou Grill.

Contact: mmmraces.com

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Family-friendly organ concert featuring organist Bill Chouinard.

Kids encouraged to wear non-violent costumes for kids parade through the sanctuary.

Contact: 651-762-9141 or saintandrews.org

TONIC SOL-FA When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Performance by Emmy Award-winning a cappella ensemble from Minnesota. Tickets $25 or $45 VIP. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

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

Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Deals on used skis, snowboards and equipment.

Free admission. Cash or check payment only.

Proceeds benefit the Forest Lake High School Alpine Ski Team.

Contact: facebook.com/ ForestLakeSkiSwap

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street N. Details: Washington County partners with the DEA to collect unused prescription medication. Drop-off is anonymous – No ID required. Drop boxes also located the Headwaters Service Center in Forest Lake and the Washington County Sheriffs office in Stillwater.

Contact: facebook.com/ WCSOMN/

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Contact: 763-421-0600 or anokacountyhistory.org

SCENIC WAGON RIDES When: 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 20 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood Details: Wagon rides run continuously.

Contact: 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com

CORN MAZE When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 21-Oct. 20; also 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday starting Oct. 2 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood Details: Maze takes 30 minutes on average; guests must enter by 4 p.m.

Contact: 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE When: Sept. 21-Oct. 31 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Container demonstrations, kids plant a plot, balloon artist, baby lambs, door prizes, refreshments and cookies.

Contact: waldochfarm.com

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When: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 3-31; When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, also Mondays, Tuesdays Oct. 30 and Wednesdays Oct. 21-31 Where: Hanifl Performing Where: Anoka County Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., History Center and White Bear Lake Library, 2135 Third Avenue Details: Night of “Blues, N., Anoka Brews and BBQ Series” Details: Costumed guides featuring food trucks, VIP host walking tour of BBQ buffet and concert with various sites throughout Blues performer Scottie Anoka that have been privy Miller. Tickets $25-$30. to “unexplained events.”

Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOUR When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 18 and 25; and Saturday, Oct. 12, 19 and 26 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Travel the city to areas of Stillwater’s haunted past, including true -to-life stories told by actors wandering the trolley and unearthing ghosts of the past. $40/ person.

Contact: mywahooadventures.com

FRIGHT FARM HAUNTED HOUSE When: 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through October Where: 2020 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood Details: One of the scariest attractions in the area, located among the relics of the Ramsey County Poor Farm and Cemetery. Other activities on the grounds including rides, selfie spots, food and beverages.

Operated by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

Tickets $12.

Contact: frightfarm.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 27 Where: Washington Avenue and 4th Street, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers sold by more than 50 vendors.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

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Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each group.

Contact: whitebearrotary. org

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WASHINGTON COUNTY POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following incidents: • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 9:42 a.m.

Sept. 8 in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. for tabs that expired in March.

• A motorist was cited at 10:51 a.m. Sept. 8 on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at Greene Avenue N. for speeding in a 30 mph zone by eastbound Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies who clocked him at 45 mph. Just to compromise, the driver admitted to going 40 mph.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 12:02 p.m.

Sept. 8 in the 14000 block of Fountain Avenue N. for tabs that expired in June.

• The driver of a Ford Escape was cited at 12:57 p.m. Sept. 8 on southbound Highway 61, just south of Frenchman Road, for driving after suspension after deputies received an automatic license plate reader alarm when her vehicle passed.

The motorist told deputies that she had a lot of tickets, was on the payment plan and was entitled to regain valid status. Deputies quickly assured her that her status was still suspended.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. at 10:21 p.m. Sept. 8 reported her mom for calling three times that evening and waking up the kids. The complainant wanted deputies to contact mom and make her stop. They did.

• A stereo, sub/amp combo and a 12-gauge shotgun were reported stolen from an unlocked motor vehicle parked in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. overnight Sept. 9-10. There are no suspects and no surveillance video.

• An Iowa motorist was cited at 3:37 a.m. Sept. 9 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at Frenchman Road for driving on a canceled driver’s license after being pulled over for a malfunctioning rear license plate light. Another valid driver in the vehicle took over driving the car at that point.

• A resident in the 4000 block of 132nd Way N. at 10:53 a.m. Sept. 10 reported fraud on his Verizon cell phone and TCF bank accounts.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. at 4:06 p.m. Sept. 10 reported several items stolen from an unlocked unattached garage.

• A motorist in the 13000 block of Forest Blvd.

N. at 6:02 p.m. Sept. 10 was cited by deputies on stationary patrol in the area for driving after revocation after the automatic license plate reader alarm sounded in the squad car when the vehicle passed.

• A motorist in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd.

N. was cited at 9:44 p.m. Sept. 10 for failure to provide proof of insurance after deputies on routine patrol pulled her over for driving with only one headlight.

• A resident in the 8000 block of 120th Street N. at 12:13 p.m. Sept. 12 reported receiving a robocall claiming to be from Xcel which advised her to call back right away because she was behind on her bill. The reporter knew it was a scam and wanted it on the record.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Flay Avenue N. at 2:31 p.m. Sept. 12 reported receiving a phone call claiming to be from DirecTV and wanting him to update his receiver.

The reporter was asked by the fake DirecTV rep to try different things, but when he was asked to provide his date of birth and PIN number, that was it. The complainant hung up immediately because he knew it was a scam.

• A motorist on eastbound 170th Street N. and Keystone Avenue N. was cited at 10:39 a.m. Sept.

13 for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies, who clocked him at 70 mph.

• The driver of a red SUV traveling southbound in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. was cited at 11:10 a.m. Sept. 13 for speeding 66 mph in a 55 mph zone by northbound deputies who clocked her at 66 mph. When asked how fast she was going, the driver said, “60-something.”

• A bank in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 12:04 p.m. Sept. 13 reported a male suspect for stealing cash from an ATM with skimmed credit card numbers. Follow-up with bank security will continue.

• In separate incidents, three different drivers, all traveling westbound on 147th Street at Geneva Avenue N., were cited Sept. 13 at 12:48 p.m., 1:05 p.m. and 1:18 p.m., respectively, for speeding 35 mph in a 30 mph zone by deputies who clocked them on eastbound stationary radar at 38 mph.

• Upon being pulled over for failure to stop at the stop sign at Victor Hugo Blvd., a woman who tried to assume the identity of her sister was arrested in the 4000 block of Frenchman Road at 11:15 p.m. Sept. 13 on two outstanding warrants and for driving after suspension.

Avenue N. for speeding 42 mph in a 35 mph zone by westbound deputies, who clocked him at 38 mph.

• A motorist who’d parked in the 6000 block of 152nd Street N. at 10:57 a.m. Sept. 15 received a citation under the windshield wiper for displaying tabs that expired in July. The registered owner was shown on computer database to have registered and paid for the timely tabs but had failed to paste them onto either license plate.

• An adult male motorist was cited at 11:26 a.m.

Sept. 15 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. and Forest Road N. for driving after suspension after deputies received a license plate reader hit on their computer. The driver said he was aware of the issue and was working on it.

• A motorist was cited at 11:28 a.m. Sept. 15 on eastbound Egg Lake Road N. and Goodview Avenue N. for speeding 40 mph in a 35 mph zone by westbound deputies, who clocked him at 48 mph. The driver admitted to traveling faster than 35 mph.

• A motorist was cited at 1:56 p.m. Sept. 15 on westbound 170th Street N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies, who clocked him at 71 mph.

• A motorist was arrested at 9:20 a.m. Sept. 16 in the 5000 block of Frenchman Road on a warrant and for new charges after being pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. During the traffic stop, a computer research showed the driver with a license canceled for unsafe behavior, along with a

The subject initially gave false identification to deputies.

When deputies noticed that the woman before them did not resemble “101% warrant hit” out of Washington County. the picture on their computer, • A motorist was cited at 10:22 a.m. Sept. 16 in the the subject admitted to falsely 14000 block of northbound Forest Blvd. N. for no seat belt over the shoulder by deputies traveling identifying herself as her sister. behind him.

A valid driver took custody of the As deputies were still behind him vehicle as the surreptitious sister watching, the driver put the seat belt was transported to jail. on. During the traffic stop, the driver • The driver of a Sierra pickup truck on told deputies he had just left home southbound Forest Blvd. N. was cited at 10:47 a.m. Sept. 14 for tabs that expired in July. The and was putting the belt on. subject told deputies her husband had reminded her about the expired tabs, but she’d forgotten to get them renewed.

• An overhead garage door of a residence for sale in the 5000 block of 141st Street N. was reported damaged at 12:10 p.m. Sept. 14. A witness to the damage provided a vehicle description with license plate number of the party who had come to look at the unit for sale.

• A Maplewood woman was cited at 12:28 p.m. Sept. 14 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 140th Street N. for failing to obtain a valid Minnesota driver’s license after moving to Minnesota four years ago and for tabs that expired in 2018. The driver said she must have forgotten to get the vehicle registered last year.

• A motorist in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. was cited at 5:11 p.m. Sept. 14 for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies who clocked him on radar.

• A motorcyclist was arrested at 12:27 a.m. Sept.

15 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. for driving after revocation after being pulled over because deputies could not read his cockeyed license plate. During the traffic stop, deputies discovered his revoked status and noticed that the twisted license plate did not match the motorcycle description on fi le. Dan’s Towing was called to remove the bike from the side of the road.

• A female motorist was cited at 9:06 a.m. Sept.

15 on eastbound 170th Street N. and Keystone Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies, who clocked her at 71 mph. After admitting to speeding 65 mph, the driver received a reduced speeding ticket.

• A motorist was cited at 10:31 a.m. Sept. 15 on eastbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. and Goodview

• A motorist was cited at 12:57 p.m. Sept. 16 on westbound 170th Street and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastfacing deputies on stationary patrol for speed, who clocked him at 72 mph. Three other drivers were also pulled over for speeding at the same location during a directed patrol.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 142nd Street N. at 1:02 p.m. Sept. 16 reported her friend for stealing personal checks which were later used to purchase $458 in items at the Forest Lake Walmart. The fraudulent activity occurred in June.

• A motorist was cited at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the 5000 block of westbound Frenchman Road for failure to wear a seat belt by eastbound deputies on stationary patrol. After deputies turned on the driver and followed him, they observed him slowly reaching down on the left side of his seat and surreptitiously donning the seat belt. The driver told deputies the seat belt was twisted, and he was simply untwisting it.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:53 p.m.

Sept. 16 in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. for failure to wear a seat belt by deputies on stationary patrol. A computer check during the traffic stop showed the driver had his license canceled due to a diabetic condition. The driver told deputies he’d mailed in his paperwork to the state and didn’t know why he would be canceled. He was verbally warned for a wrong address on driver’s license and driving after cancellation.

• A motorist was cited at 2:15 p.m. Sept. 16 in the 4000 block of Frenchman Road for license plate tabs that expired in August. The driver told deputies she thought her husband had purchased the tabs, but the computer also showed a lack of registration.

• A vehicle parked in the 14000 block of Valjean Blvd. N. at 4:03 p.m. Sept. 16 was cited for displaying expired registration. The ticket was left on the driver’s side windshield.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer took a delayed burglary report Sept. 17 in the 6600 block of White Birch Court. The case is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a motorbike complaint in the 6500 block of Pheasant Run South Sept. 17.

The drivers were informed where they could and couldn’t ride.

• An officer made contact with an adult male who was driving after revocation in the 200 block of Ash Street Sept. 18. The adult male was arrested for fi fth-degree possession of a controlled substance and multiple driving/vehicle violations.

• Officers responded to check the welfare of a person who was said to be sitting on the side of the road possibly vomiting Sept. 19. The person, who was located in the 2300 block of 80th Street, said she had been in an argument with her boyfriend and had been walking for several hours. The female stated her knees hurt from walking but declined medical attention. The female was transported to a gas station to wait for a ride.

• A resident in the 6300 block of Otter Lake Road reported a package stolen from their mailbox Sept.

19. The estimated loss is $20. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers and cross-trained firefighters responded to the Minnesota Correctional Facility for a reported fire Sept. 20. The fire was extinguished by Minnesota Correction Facility staff prior to police/fire arrival but there was a large amount of smoke in the building, so ventilation assistance was provided.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Police responded to the 7300 block of Brian Dr. in Centerville on a report of damage to property Sept. 18.

• A vehicle theft was reported in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue in Centerville Sept. 20. The case is inactive pending leads.

• Officers were dispatched to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes entrance in Centerville Sept. 21 for a personal injury accident. A passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and the driver was arrested for DWI and criminal vehicular operation. The crash remains under investigation.

• An officer noticed a missing street sign in the area of Quebec Street and 73rd Street in Centerville Sept. 22. The officer took photos and notified public

REGISTERING TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY You can register at your polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. You must show the election judges one of the following documents:

Get your REAL ID early ST. PAUL — Minnesotans with standard driver’s licenses or identification (ID) cards are strongly encouraged to consider applying for a REAL ID, so they’ll be prepared ahead of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s full REAL ID enforcement date of Oct. 1, 2020.

Every air traveler 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID, enhanced driver’s license or ID, passport or passport card or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States or enter federal facilities beginning Oct. 1, 2020. A standard Minnesota driver’s license will not be accepted for federal use as of that date, but it will still be a valid form of identification and valid for lawful driving privileges.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) wants to make sure anyone who needs a REAL ID as of Oct. 1, 2020, has one in hand.

“We want all Minnesotans to have the required identification to board an airplane next year,” said Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington. “Less than 10 percent of all Minnesota driver’s license and ID card-holders have a REAL ID-compliant card right now. We know there are people in this state who will need a REAL ID and don’t have one yet.

We want to reach those people and make sure they know exactly what they need to do to get a REAL ID-compliant card.”

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards. The Act refers to federal anti-terrorism laws and regulations that control access to federally regulated commercial aircraft and federal facilities requiring identification to enter, such as military bases or nuclear power facilities.

“REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the federal government to improve the accuracy of driver’s licenses and will greatly improve aviation security,” said Minnesota TSA Federal Security Director Cliff Van Leuven. “We highly recommend that Minnesotans who plan to travel by air upgrade their standard driver’s license to a REAL ID or enhanced license before the deadline.”

“I can’t emphasize enough how important the October 2020 deadline is for Minnesotans who fly for work or pleasure,” said Brian Ryks, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. “Our hope is that no one who shows up for a flight a year from now will have to be turned away because they don’t have the right kind of identi-

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Required documents for REAL ID Minnesota’s new driver services system, which launched in 2018, features an online pre-application tool at driverservices.dps.mn.gov/EServices/_/. Minnesotans can provide a significant amount of information online before they arrive at a driver’s license office. The tool also includes a list of required documents for each license type.

Minnesotans are required to provide additional documentation when applying for a REAL ID, compared to a standard driver’s license or ID card.

A person must provide the following in person when applying: • One document proving identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States.

• One document proving social security number.

• Two different documents proving current residency in Minnesota.

Applicants must provide original documents or documents certified by the agency that issued them. Laminated documents will not be accepted.

Digital documents shown on your phone or other electronic device will also not be accepted. A full list of accepted documentation is on the REAL ID website at dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/real-id.

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MARGE NEWMASTER Education: My education at the University of Minnesota includes a BS in Education (German, Spanish), Masters in Library Science and PhD in Curriculum and Instructional systems (1999).

Occupation: Educator in White Bear Lake Area Schools (WBLAS) for over forty years: Library Media Specialist (Lakeaires Elementary), German (Mariner and North Campus High School) and Library Media Specialist (North Campus).

Civic/volunteer experience: I have served on the WBLAS School Board since 2016 and participate in advisory councils and school organizations. My volunteer activities include: Board member Korean Cultural Association (a nonprofit supporting cultural heritage events and activities for international adoptees and the community); international visitor host; Children’s Home Society volunteer; volunteer parent and educator in WBLAS for a wide variety of student activities, “band booster,” fundraisers, bond and levy campaigns. Member of WBLAS strategic plan and equity teams.

Do or did you have children who attended district schools?

My son, Kyle (class of 1993) and daughter, Brooke (class of 1997) are WBLAS graduates.

Phone: 651-429-0357 Email: margenewmaster4schoolboard@gmail.com

2. A tribal ID card which includes name, address, signature and picture, from a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

3. Oath of a registered voter in your precinct who can vouch for your residence in the precinct. Employees of nursing homes, shelters and certain other residential facilities may also vouch for the persons who reside there.

4. Prior registration at another name or address in your precinct.

5. Notice of late registration mailed to you by Ramsey County Elections.

6. If you are a college student, you may use a current student identification card (including your photo), if your college has provided a student housing list to Ramsey County Elections.

EARLY VOTING INFORMATION Washington County residents can vote early through Nov. 4 at the Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater and the Headwaters Service Center, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake. For more info, go to https://www. co.washington.mn.us/670/Absentee-Voting.

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fication. We will work with the federal Transportation Security Administration and Minnesota Department of Public Safety officials over the course of the coming year to help get the word out to the flying public - it’s time to get REAL ID-compliant identification.”

Any eligible Minnesotan can apply for a REAL ID now, but there is a fee in addition to the standard cost of the license or ID card. It depends on how early you renew: $2 for a renewal up to 17 months before expiration; $4 for a renewal 18-29 months before expiration; and $6 for a renewal more than 29 months before expiration.

When renewing early, four years will be added to the license or ID card’s original expiration date, so while an early renewal will cost a little more, the license or ID card will be valid for a longer period of time. The early renewal option is only for those who renewed their Minnesota driver’s license or ID card before REAL IDs were available on Oct. 1, 2018. Their licenses must also expire after the full enforcement date of Oct. 1, 2020.

A REAL ID is not needed to drive, register to vote or to apply for federal benefits.

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White Bear Lake Area Schools’ bond referendum question as it will appear on the 2019 ballot. Visit the school district website for more information: https://www.isd624.org/ about/facilities-planning/building-our-future

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them.

A: First, continue the inclusive, collaborative work begun with the creation of the district’s new strategic plan developed by teams made up of staff, students, parents and other community partners.

Implement our strategic action plans as we work together to provide all students with a learning environment that allows them to thrive.

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Continued from previous page. school administration in spring 2019. Research and data support the positive impact of a robust library media program staffed by licensed media specialists on the achievement gap and opportunity gap. All of our students benefit from the learning environment provided by strong library media programs as students become the primary agent in their own learning, a key component in the WBLAS strategic plan.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them?

A: The changing demographics of our district present challenges with growing enrollment in preschool through high school populations.

Our aging school buildings are nearly at capacity and have serious expansion, maintenance and safety needs. Voter approval of bond funding will allow our district to renovate and expand facilities to meet educational and recreation needs now and in the future for all of our citizens – early childhood through senior citizens. Our district is also becoming more diverse. We need to implement the equity team’s commitment to build a WBLAS community that is culturally responsive, where members of all cultural communities feel welcome and participate in learning environments that reflect and support diverse perspectives and learning styles.

Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: I support the bond funding request presented to the WBLAS community for a vote in November. As a district parent, educator and homeowner, I support the collaborative work of the facilities committee. Data in demographic studies and facilities studies of our aging district buildings make clear the urgent need to expand and renovate all of our facilities to meet current and future needs.

Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career?

A: I believe our students need to be engaged in their learning, a primary agent in the design of their path. They need learning environments that support and enhance all aspects of their educational experience — academic and social-emotional. Students need to be both supported and challenged. Our students need experiences and opportunities that open up possibilities, and the skills, knowledge and confidence to explore these possibilities for their future.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2) ANGELA THOMPSON Education: High school graduate, College for Adults/ St. Catherine University (current) Occupation: Office manager Civic/volunteer experience: Parent volunteer, Hugo/Oneka Elementary PTA Vice President 2017/ President 2018-current, Committee member on one of the strategic planning committees Do or did you have children who attended district schools? I have two daughters currently attending schools in the district. One at South campus as a Junior, and a fifth grader at Oneka Elementary.

Phone: 651-207-7392 Email: angela4schoolboard@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them.

A:To help ensure that all of our students have an equal opportunity to a well-rounded education; within an environment that is inclusive to all.

Fiscal responsibility is something that I believe to be of utmost importance, especially in an institution that requires the help of taxpayer funds to operate. I will work hard to ensure that our district continues to earn high marks for its fiscal responsibilities.

I am a large supporter of the career pathway programs our district provides. I will make it a priority of mine to ensure that we continue to build on the program.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them?

A: With the district’s continued growth and aging infrastructure, our largest obstacle will be passing the bond referendum on Nov. 5. Not only will this bond provide quality infrastructure, something that all our students deserve, but it will also continue to attract new families into our communities. The alternative is one in which we lose families and students to neighboring districts, districts that have already passed bond referendums. This is not only bad for our school district, but also affects the revenue our communities prosper from. Vote yes in November and ensure our communities’ overall growth.

Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: I support the bond referendum and its proposed tax increases.

Our district has done the work by bringing our communities together to work on the facilities planning process, which has brought us to the current bond referendum that will be on the ballot in November.

I would urge anyone that has questions to attend one of the many district-wide meetings, where you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and learn about our district’s needs.

Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career?

A: I believe all our students have the right to explore as many career options as possible, and this should be done prior to them leaving our buildings. Early exposure is the best way to help students find a career to excel in. I would work to build up our current career pathways program, as well as our college in the schools program. Our students deserve the right to a livable wage upon graduation; whether it is earned in a skilled trade or with a college degree should not matter. We should not hold one above the other, instead allowing both the right to shine.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2) SCOTT WILSON Education: B.S. Geography/Earth Science, Graduate Licensure Program-Eduction.

Occupation: Wholesale parts administrator.

Civic/volunteer experience: White bear Lake Lions, White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation-Board of Directors, retired U.S. Army engineer officer, retired earth science teacher, current ISD 624 school board member.

Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Yes. Phone: 651-426-9278 Email: scott.norma75@outlook.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them.

A: First, pass the upcoming school referendum – use contact programs to educate voters and get them to the polls. Second, increase family involvement with their students’ learning – utilize mentorship and cultural liaison programs to contact and guide families.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them?

A: Accommodating increased student growth over the next 10 years.

Passing the bond referendum would allow out district to make appropriate building construction/improvements to meet its needs.

Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: Yes, on a sliding income (home value) scale with the average value being approximately $275,000. At that point, an increase of $300 per year in residential property taxes would be sufficient to meet the district’s needs.

Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career?

A: Every one of our students needs an educational program that captivates their interest and that has a reasonable chance in leading to a profession/vocation that yields a comfortable living wage. Realizing that, I think many more students would complete their graduation requirements.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2) PATRICK BATTAGLIA Education: Graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School in 2005; St. Cloud State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.

NO PHOTO Occupation: Senior consultant in the financial PROVIDED industry Civic/volunteer experience: Outside of work, I have participated in various activities including coaching and volunteering.

Do or did you have children who attended district schools? In recent years, my children have entered elementary school in White Bear Lake. I want to have an opportunity to give back to the community that supported me, and that will be there to support my children as they grow. In our ever-changing world, school is a place that provides the foundation for strong relationships, educational and personal growth, and opportunities to explore.

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them.

A: Sound fiscal management: As many people in the community are aware, we will be voting to pass a bond referendum this fall. After the vote, the fiscal responsibility of the district will be a priority to make sure the funds are applied for the best return on our community’s investment. Transparency and accountability are key factors in building and sustaining trust in our community.

Community Outreach: Being a board member will put me in a position to engage with people on a more personal level. I will be able to build and sustain relationships with staff, families, and community members.The concerns of those in the community will be my concerns; I want to be a resource for people who have questions or concerns about something that is happening in the district.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them?

A: As a parent, I understand the importance of supporting our schools. Classrooms are changing, molding into the needs of students, and providing more opportunities for growth and success. However, while we continue to focus on student needs, our population is continuing to grow, which will undoubtedly lead to strain on students, staff, families, and our overall community. While we are a district of admiration for student success and teacher performance, our facilities need attention. Expectations for both students and teachers are growing outside the scope of what our facilities are capable of. As a district we need to focus on expanding learning spaces and increasing safety features for our students. To meet these needs, I would reach out to our community members for support.

Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: It has been proven that home values increase on average six percent when a new school is built or comes into the area. The increase in property values will far exceed the tax increase impact.

As a board member, the assurance of sound fiscal management is the foundation of building trust within the community. Accountability and transparency ensure fiscally sound decisions will be made that reflect the mission of the district. I support this property tax increase on the

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ballot because I have reviewed the process and I believe it is a sound investment for what we need in our schools.

Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career?

A: White Bear Lake continues to explore and provide new opportunities for our students all the time. I feel the district has made great strides in supporting various pathways that students are able to venture. One area of focus has been on career pathways, where students are given the opportunity to learn about manufacturing, construction, health care, informational technology, and automotive that are aligned to local industry needs. Beyond career pathways, students are being offered college-level courses while remaining on campus. I feel the district is moving in the right direction in supporting our students and their interests. As the district continues to move towards supporting personal student interests and goals, I feel this will only further increase our graduation rate and post-secondary education success.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2) SCOTT ARCAND Education: White Bear Mariner High School, Class of 1982; Bachelor of Science in Business Education, St. Cloud State University; Master of Education in Teaching and Learning, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota; Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Saint Mary’s of Minnesota.

Occupation: Teaching and Learning Specialist for CTE, Anoka-Hennepin Schools Civic/volunteer experience: Red Cross Blood Donor Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Yes: Andrew Arcand, class of 2006; Julia Arcand Finnestad, class of 2007; Patricia Arcand Sebesta, class of 2009.

Phone: 651-270-0048 Email: saarcand64@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them.

A: First, I want to make sure that all students in White Bear Lake Area Schools have an opportunity to explore many different career pathways. Second, I want students to have an educational experience that prepares them to be college and career ready. Third, I want students and parents to be aware of the tremendous need for skilled workers.

The pathways to these priorities are: • Provide teachers with class sizes that are manageable for learning • Provide students with flexible learning environments that encourage inquiry • Reunite the high school students in one high school • Provide students and teachers with safe and secure learning environments • Continue to create industry partnerships from the community • Employ and support quality teachers in the district • Hire teachers with CTE licenses in elective areas whenever possible Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them?

A: The most significant challenges we face are providing our students a safe environment and providing classrooms that with flexible learning spaces that allow all students to achieve. Students need to be able to gain academic knowledge in mathematics, English, science and social studies while exploring careers in the electives that develop the work skills needed to be successful in the workplace.

I support the bond referendum. The passing of the referendum will prevent our classrooms from being overcrowded. I will continue to fight to keep class sizes low so all students have an opportunity to learn. I will support classroom environments that allow students to participate in student centered learning. When students can relate or are interested in their learning, they can master the content.

Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A:Yes, I would support a monthly tax increases of no more than $30 a month that are invested in district initiatives that support student achievement and provide a good value for our community. For example, I support the bond referendum because it will allow the school district to provide students with safe buildings, prevent overcrowding in our classrooms, and create learning environments where all students will achieve.

Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career?

A:Students need to be able to problem-solve, work as a team, think critically, be a lifelong learner, and be able to adapt to change. When students leave White Bear Lake Area High School, they need to have a clear pathway to a career. Their journey may lead directly into a career, through a two-year college or a four-year university. With the rising cost of post-secondary education, students no longer have the luxury of conducting career exploration in college.

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ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 (ELECT 1) CINDY HANSEN Education: Bachelor’s degree with a double major in art and nusiness administration from Concordia College, Moorhead Occupation: Employed by Independent School Districtt #621 – 19 years Married 32 years to my husband Doug, who is employed by Second Harvest Heartland. We have a 25-year-old daughter. I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor and addicted to agate collecting, gardening and “Game of Thrones.”

Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of Spring Lake Park, 9 years Anoka County Fire Protection Council, 6 years Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council, 9 years JLEC Governance Committee, 3 years SBM Fire Department Council, 9 years Award recipient for Invaluable Support to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and Support to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Years of residency: Born and raised in Anoka County. My husband and I bought our first home in Spring Lake Park in 1986. We bought our Lino Lakes home in September 2013 and have fallen in love with the area and established great friendships. An advocate for Anoka County almost my entire adult life. 9 years experience collaborating on projects with Commissioners Braastad, Schulte, Kordiak, West and Sivarajah.

Phone: 763-482-2834 Email: cindyhansen.dist6@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them.

A: Technology Corridor: Anoka and Washington County are partnering with Connexus and others to promote tech business along 35E, running through five cities including Lino Lakes, Centerville and Columbus. It is the only designated “tech corridor” in Minnesota. I have nine years experience working successfully with a two county, three city joint powers agreement. I will bring this experience to the table while listening and working with prospective investors promoting Anoka County.

Public safety: Consideration of a new Anoka County Jail. I know that the County Board is currently doing a study on this. I strongly support our public safety system and if it is discovered that the current jail is outdated and possibly unsafe, as your County Commissioner, I will be dedicated to working on making responsible decisions regarding a solution.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

A: IT security: The county handles countless records of both staff and citizens that are privacy sensitive. If this security is breached, it would come at a great expense to Anoka County. IT continues to be a department that has increasing responsibility protecting this data. As a former member of the Joint Law Enforcement Governance Committee, I have experience in researching and implementing IT products and the applications needed to keep us secure.

Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: No one ever wants to increase property taxes. But it is sometimes necessary. What some homeowners do not realize is that your tax statement includes school, city, special taxes and assessments along with county taxes. I am passionate about being fiscally responsible to the residents of Anoka County.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I believe that I am the best candidate for Anoka County Commissioner- District 6 because I have experienced leadership that you can trust. Being an elected official in Anoka County for nine years has given me irreplaceable experience in negotiating, balancing budgets, prioritizing, being transparent, thinking outside of the box, but most importantly listening to people and giving people a voice.

I am the only candidate who has worked successfully with a two county, three city joint powers agreement for nine years. I am humble, honest and not afraid to admit I have made a mistake or ask others for assistance. Also, I am recognized for bringing over $55 million of redevelopment to Anoka County. My fiscally responsible approach to growth has created jobs while maintaining a strong commitment to public safety. This will be crucial for the lucrative development of the “Minnesota Technology Corridor.”

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 (ELECT 1) CRAIG JOHNSON Education: University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis on marketing and management.

Occupation: Personal risk specialist (insurance). My focus is to provide clients with the most comprehensive personal risk evaluations by identifying their biggest exposures and providing a plan to protect their way of life.

Civic/Volunteer experience: Lino Lakes Charter Commission, 2014-2018 Senate District 38 Chair, 2017-2019 Campaign advisor for political campaigns and active committee member Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Volunteer (Hugo), 2018 Second Harvest Food Bank Feed My Starving Children USI Gives Back Program Years of residency: 14 Phone: 952-994-2194 Email: craig4anokacounty@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe

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how you would achieve them.

A: Transportation/infrastructure. I will work with each community to understand current issues and planning goals, so we can stay focused on planning for the improvement of roads and managing development. Efficient budgeting and spending. Being the proverbial watchdog for Anoka County taxpayers, regarding the ever-expanding budgets we are elected to manage. Economic development.

The recent success with the Minnesota Technology Corridor and hiring a full-time economic director was a great start. I will focus on continuing to connect with new business opportunities while supporting existing businesses, which are some keys to our county’s future development and financial health.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

A: Not unlike other counties, our Health and Human Services programs/budgets are the largest in our county. We need to determine if our services are meeting the needs of our residents and we need to see what efficiencies we can implement into our county to prepare for the future, while keeping an eye on its budget impact.

Public Safety needs are growing steadily. We must address today’s growing issues to prevent broader future problems. I appreciate the efficiencies in how our Sheriff’s Department works with its communities. With our growing populations, we need to assure that our roadways are efficiently planned and safe.

Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: I think property tax increases should only be considered when it is absolutely necessary. As a county, we must live within our means. Our residents certainly have to. Our first priority as commissioners should be to focus on what we need and not long for things we simply want.

Anoka County has done an admirable job of limiting bonding, particularly when we can handle it through our county resources or other funding mechanisms. As a result, we have one of the lower metro county tax burdens. I will continue to make that one of my priorities to the taxpayers of Anoka County.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I believe the power of any government belongs in the hands of its people. I will operate as a sounding board and voice for the residents of Anoka County. I am a person who does listen before I make my decisions. I will act with principle and with purpose in all my endeavors. My experience in the community and as a risk manager will allow me to be a capable and effective communicator. I will offer my skills as a leader, operate as an independent voice and act on each critical decision I make with the residents in mind.

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 (ELECT 1) JEFF REINERT Education: Centennial High School Mankato State University University of Minnesota Occupation: President and co-founder MNPHARM SBC Biotech material manufacturer Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of Lino Lakes, 10 years Lino Lakes City Council (including mayor), 20 years Lino Lakes Park Board, 3 years President of Lino Lakes Economic Development Authority, 7 years Anoka County Fire Protection Council (and Finance Committee), 4 years Sons of the American Legion member, 8 years Chain of Lakes Rotary Club member, 1 year Centennial Fire District Steering Committee, 1 years Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Committee, 7 years President of Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network (and lead effort to establish), 1 year Leading effort to establish a Lino Lakes Veterans Memorial American Legion kitchen crew and dunk tank volunteer when they need me Years of residency: 44 Phone: 651-216-9656 Email: Jeff@AnokaCountyCommissioner.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them.

1. For the past 10 years, average health care increases for Lino Lakes employees have been 9% a year. This year the increase for 2,000 Anoka County employees is also 9%. All taxpayers pay these increases, but I found a way to lower cost, improve service and save all of us tax dollars. If successful at the county, cities in Anoka County could be included saving all of us county and city tax dollars.

2. Tax Equity: Often, residents say they don’t feel benefit from their Anoka County taxes. When elected, I will assess the tax dollars our residents pay and make sure that Anoka County District 6 is not giving more than it is getting. I will make sure we receive the right level of funding for projects and services needed in our area.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

Make sure our level of resources matches our level of activity. By doing this, tax dollars will not be wasted. I will also make sure the decisionmaking process is solid. Some decisions made by the County Board have not been good. Last year the County Board was moving towards closing Chomonix Golf Course. After 50 years of improvements and millions and millions of dollars spent on development, some members wanted to close it. Thankfully we as residents rose up and stopped this mistake. I will be a strong voice and provide needed common sense to the decisions made by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.

Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

If referring to the property tax rate, then no. Over time costs go up and

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this causes budgets to increase but this does not mean the property tax percentage rate for homeowners needs to increase. I will bring my experience and ability to come up with creative budget solutions to Anoka County.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

I am running for the right reasons and have the right experience.

Anoka County has a $300 million budget, 2,000 employees and is the 4th largest county in the state. This job should go to someone that knows what they are doing. I have 20 years experience serving the people of Lino Lakes, kept government in check and kept taxes low without sacrificing level of service. I know the people, care about where we live and I have always believed in our area. I will apply my 20+ years of public service and my 35+ years in private business to make sure we are all properly represented in Anoka County.

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 (ELECT 1) KAREN LODICO Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics, Wichita State University Occupation: Past: Stock market/brokers license, Present: Real estate agent for 14 years and marketing manager/bail bond agent for nine years.

Civic/Volunteer Experience: School Board member ISD12 Centennial (positions: director, treasurer, vice Chair), 2004-2016 School Board member Intermediate School District 916 (positions: Director, Vice Chair, Clerk), 2008-2016 Minnesota School Board Delegate (working with other elected delegates around the state to set the legislative agenda for School Districts at the Capital), 2008-2016 Lino Lakes 2030 Vision Planning Committee, 2007 Lino Lakes Economic Advisory Committee, 2006-2008 Years of residency: 21 year home owner in Anoka County (10 years Lino Lakes, 11 years Circle Pines) Phone: 612-306-3763 Email: KarenLodico@comcast.net Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them.

A: As always one of the top priorities for an elected official is to maintain health and safety of the community along with a balanced budget. Keeping taxes at a minimum, yet providing the best services for health and human services, affordable housing, transportation, environmental conservation, adequate pay for employees and the safety of all of our citizens is always a challenge.

As a business person, I am also a huge advocate of promoting business growth to enhance the viability of our county. Anoka County is more “property tax poor” than some of our sister counties in the metro, hence the tax burden falling harder on personal property owners as we have less industry to support our community in the form of taxes. One of my main priorities is to promote growth and expansion of business in the northern metro to bring a more equitable tax base to our citizens.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

A: Anoka County faces many challenges. Property tax equity being a long term goal, as this doesn’t happen overnight. Like many other counties, Anoka is dealing with the opioid crisis and crime. I would continue to give support to law enforcement to continue keeping our county a safe place to live that people are flocking to. Our changing demographics also pose challenges to human services including affordable housing that I would promote, as housing is putting a constraint on many citizen’s budgets.

Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: I don’t want to pay higher property taxes anymore than anyone else, especially in an already highly taxed county as compared to our neighbors. Hence my position on promoting business expansion to offset personal property taxes. However, to maintain a safe, secure community with parks, paths and other privileges, taxes are inevitable.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I believe that on a public board representing all citizens from different walks of life, diversity is a good thing. As a new face with over a decade of experience in promoting business prosperity and excellence in education in our community, I am no stranger to working with leaders at all levels for the best of all patrons. I would bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to help promote best interests to the breath and scope off Anoka County’s citizens with enthusiasm and equitable resolution.

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 (ELECT 1) Anoka County Commissioner candidate Kevin Ryan did not respond.

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6 (ELECT 1) Anoka County Commissioner candidate Donovan McGuire did not respond.

The Nov. 5 election will serve as a special primary election; the special general election will be held Feb. 11, 2020.

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Quality of resources improves seniors’ quality of life Age brings wisdom, it’s said. Which is what came to mind when I read about a new study from the University of Alberta and University of Victoria in Canada showing that for seniors, the perception of having “enough” in the areas of health, financial resources and relationships enhances the overall quality of their lives. These folks didn’t require a perfect body, a big bank account or a dreamy relationship — the study participants (all senior citizens) simply wanted to have enough to meet their needs. “It’s about people’s perception of their position in life relative to their own standards and beliefs,” Gail Low, RN, PhD, lead researcher told me.

IS IT ENOUGH FOR YOU? Using a quality of life questionnaire developed in association with the World Health Organization, the researchers were interested in assessing whether older

adults’ perception of their health, financial circumstances, meaning and purpose in life, emotional support, and home and physical environment would influence their responses to the question, “How would you rate your quality of life?”

It showed that for seniors, seeing themselves as having sufficient financial resources, good health or meaning in life positively influenced their overall quality of life.

Quality of life is a complex perception to measure. This World Health Organization Quality of Life survey featured questions that ranged from, “How satisfied are you with the level of intimacy in your life?” to “To what extent do you find your life to be meaningful?” Participants were not asked to provide information specifically on how much money they had nor were health measures clinically taken — they were asked instead for their perceptions on these matters. Those giving positive answers to the specific questions also tended to rate their quality of life the highest overall.

LIFE LESSON It’s a basic finding, but, I think, an important one. If you have enough to meet your needs, if you have purpose and meaning and emotional connection in your life, and if you are healthy enough to live without extensive physical limitations, you’re likely to have a more positive view of your life. With media constantly providing theoretical examples of what we should all have or be, it is important to keep in mind that sometimes you can’t change your circumstances, but you can usually change your perception of them. It’s about what is right for you, not what the media says you should be or have. That goes far toward making life better for everyone… not just seniors.

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Questions to ask when your doctor prescribes a new medicine Though few people may want to take medicine each day, prescription drugs prolong lives and help people manage conditions that might otherwise make it difficult to live life to the fullest.

A 2017 survey from Consumer Reports found that 55% of people living in the United States take a prescription medicine. The survey also found that those who take prescription drugs use an average of four such medications.

That figure might alarm some people, especially aging men and women whose bodies might be more susceptible to conditions that are often treated with medication.

There’s no denying that prescription drugs can save lives.

But men and women have a right to explore their options when doctors prescribe them medications, and asking the right questions when doctors suggest medication can help men and women decide if prescription medicine is their best option.

To help men and women make the best decisions regarding their healthcare, the National Institute on Aging advises people to ask their physicians these questions when being prescribed a new medicine.

• What is the name of the medicine, and why am I taking it?

• Which medical condition does this medicine treat?

• How many times a day should I take the medicine, and at what times should I take it?

• If the prescription instructions say the medicine must be taken “four times a day,” does that mean four times in 24 hours or four times during the daytime?

• How much medicine should I take?

• Should I take the medicine on its own or with food?

Should I avoid certain foods and beverages when taking this medicine?

• How long will it take this medicine to work?

• Will this medicine cause problems if I am taking other medicines?

• Can I safely operate a motor vehicle while taking this medication?

• What does “as needed” mean?

• When should I stop taking the medicine?

• What should I do if I forget to take my medicine, ?

• Can I expect any side effects? What should I do if I have a problem?

• Will I need a refill, and how do I arrange that?

When discussing medications with a physician, it’s imperative that men and women be forthcoming about any other medicines they might be taking under the guidance of other doctors. In addition, men and women should tell their physicians about any over-the-counter medicines or vitamins and supplements they are taking.

Sharing such information can prevent potentially serious complications from arising.

Medicine saves lives every day. Smart patients can help medicine do its job by learning about their medications and discussing them openly and honestly with their physicians.

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Home security tips for seniors Seniors are often targeted by criminals.

Though many criminals target seniors from afar via telephone or internet scams, criminals seek to enter seniors’ homes.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics offers that, between 2003 and 2013, the ratio of property crime to violent crime was higher for the elderly and persons between the ages of 50 and 64 than it was for younger persons between the ages of 25 and 49.

Home security is important for people of all ages, but especially so for seniors and aging individuals living alone. By following certain safety tips and developing a home security plan, seniors can feel safer at home.

• Lock windows and doors. It may seem like common sense, but failure to repeatedly lock windows and doors can, and often does, give burglars easy entry into the home.

• Think about a smart doorbell. Technology now enables doorbells to provide a video feed to a person’s smartphone or tablet over WiFi. This allows residents to see who is at the door and speak to this person without having to open the door. Some products like Ring® will even register motion activity and record short videos from outside of the house.

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• Ask for ID. When service people or other individuals come to the door, verify their credentials by asking to see some identification.

• Get a home security system. The best protection against burglars is a home security alarm, states HomeSecurityResource.org. Such an alarm often deters burglars from breaking in.

• Install a lockable mailbox. Locked mailboxes restrict access to sensitive information, such as bank account

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• Use home automation. Home automation, or a “smart home,” can be utilized to turn on lights, set the thermostat, lock doors, and much more.

• Adopt a dog. Dogs can be an asset to seniors. Dogs provide companionship and can bark or alert seniors if someone is around or inside of the home.

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SCHOOL BOND: Voter-approved school debt below average FROM PAGE 1

expanded one-campus high school, said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak, even though the board has clearly stated they would not use eminent domain.

The resolution was an attempt to make the district’s position clear. “This expansion of North Campus can occur on the land we already own,” Kazmierczak said. The avoidance of eminent domain has been the intent of the facilities planning committee and board all along.

Board Clerk Ellen Fahey said the resolution was made to dispel a rumor. “This board has always stated since the beginning that we will not use eminent domain,” she said.

District compares taxes to its neighbors Kazmierczak also presented some new information to the board on the bond and how its tax impact compares to neighboring districts. The average neighboring district voter-approved school debt tax levy was $317 in 2019 for a home with an estimated market value of $250,000.

With the new bond, White Bear’s would be $275. It is currently $24.

“We are not an outlier,” Kazmierczak stated. The district has explained that the bond will provide much-needed updates to all schools in the district. The average age of district buildings is 50 years.

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the plans include a new elementary school in Hugo and expanding North Campus to house all high school grades.

Oneka Elementary will be converted from a grade 2-5 school into a K-5 school. Hugo Elementary would be converted from K-1 to an early childhood center. Sunrise Park Middle School would be moved to South Campus. Sunrise would become an early childhood center, transition center and senior center, and would house district offices.

The vacated District Center, where district offices are currently located, would be an expansion for Central Middle School. Districtwide safety and security improvements as well as flexible learning spaces are also part of the plans.

The plans were put forth by a 90-member facilities committee that met this winter.

The district projects that more than 2,000 new students will move into the district during the next 10 years due to housing growth. The growth will be 25% higher than current capacity. New homes in the northern part of the district and turnover of homes in the southern part of the district will both contribute to the growth.

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ers with household annual incomes of less than $113,150 are eligible for the Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund.

The average household income in the district is about $100,000, so most residents would be eligible, he noted.

The average household with an average value home at $275,000 could see a tax impact from the bond of $9 per month instead of $23 per month with the credit, according to dis-

trict documents.

For a $200,000 value home and an income of $50,000 per year, the tax impact would be about $6 per month instead of $23.

More information on the homestead credit refund can be found at revenue.state. mn.us/homeowners-homestead-credit-refund.

In other action, the school board: • Certified its preliminary

2019 payable 2020 property tax levy. The max increase will be 6.79%. The tax impact of the $46.9 million levy would be about $5 per year, or 42 cents per month, for the average value home at $275,000, according to Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald. The final levy will be certified in December. The levy refers to operating costs and is not based on the bond referendum in November.

Chamber kicks off election season with candidate forum

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Five of the six candidates running for the Anoka County Commissioner District 6 seat attended a candidate forum last week to introduce themselves to the business community and discuss their priorities.

The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum Oct. 3 at the Tria Event Center. Cindy Hansen, Craig Johnson, Kevin Ryan, Jeff Reinert and Karen Lodico all attended; Donovan McGurie did not.

Chamber member Kevin Amile, of Express Employment Professionals, served as the moderator. Four questions were posed to the candidates.

If elected, would you be willing to serve on the taxation committee, and what would be your number one priority on that committee?

Johnson said the taxation committee is one of the most important committees there is and he would be willing to serve on it. “My basic priority would be to ensure that as we look at what we might levy to our residents, making sure that we have looked through everything,” he said. “What can we do to make sure that we are doing the best, to ensure we can efficiently change the processes or find ways to make cuts where we need to.”

Hansen said she would be willing to serve on the committee. “I really believe that no one wants to increase taxes, but there has to be a good balance between taxation and public safety and giving the residents the proper public safety that they need,” she said. “It is really a difficult balance. I have dealt with that as mayor, and I would want to do it again at the county level.”

Reinert said he would also be willing

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Five of the six Anoka County Commissioner District 6 candidates participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Oct. 3 at Tria Event Center. Pictured (from left) are: Kevin Ryan, Jeff Reinert, Centerville City Administrator Mark Statz, Karen Lodico, Craig Johnson and Cindy Hansen.

to serve on the committee. “I listen to a lot of people that say that they don't feel like they are getting an equitable return on the taxes that they pay to the county. Whether that is true or not for each district, I am not quite sure,” he said. “That's one thing that I would definitely do. Make sure that for specifically District 6 that we make sure that they are getting the bang for their buck and they are getting a return of investment on the taxes that they pay.”

Ryan said, “I think the number one priority would be to keep and maintain as much equity of the tax base in the taxpayers’ hands and not having extra property being held by the cities and municipalities. Unless the cities can demonstrate a plan to purchase that property for an actual project, then the property should be sold to private property owners and the taxes should be collected.”

Lodico said she would like to serve on the committee and said her priority would be business development. “We need to try to promote business de-

velopment to offset the tax burden on property owners. I have lived in Circle Pines and Lino Lakes and those are higher-taxed areas. We want to have safety and security, parks and trails, nice roads, it is that balance ... It is not an easy job.”

If elected, what would you do to actively support economic development for the existing businesses in Anoka County?

Ryan said, “It is a basic outline to have roads, utilities and services available for businesses, but it’s my overall belief that the businesses are going to have to come and stand on their own.

They are going to have to develop their own business plans. Babysitting them, giving away tax benefits, those sound really good, but they don't support strong, solid development.”

Lodico said she is a huge promoter of business development. “Centerville, Lino Lakes and Circle Pines are some of the highest-taxed cities in residential taxes because we don't have much business, and so that tax burden

falls more heavily on our citizens,” she said. “I'd love to see more of that growth (like Blaine) happening on the other side of community so that we can offset that tax disparity, bring in business, bring in growth and have less of a burden on taxpayers.”

Hansen said she is a supporter of small business. “I have experience in creating TIF districts, changing zoning so that businesses can grow; I have also worked with a business where we were able to defer the SAC/WAC fees so that the business could succeed.

I really want businesses to thrive in Anoka County,” she said.

Johnson said he is excited about the Minnesota Technology Corridor, which he called a great start to attracting new businesses to the county. “I am a marketing professional, and with the shrinking workforce we really need to be creative, market, show the value of Anoka County. We need to be actively involved and make sure people know that Anoka County is the place to be.”

Reinert said a lot of economic development is driven from the city level.

“You need to keep the infrastructure in place and work with your partners.

We put together a pavement management plan so that our roads are taken care of at a level they should be. We put together a park and trail management system that did the same thing.”

Candidates were also asked about whether they would be interested in shrinking the size/scope of county government and if they would support a I-35E and I-35W interchange at 180th Street to minimize impact to wetlands.

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

OCTOBER 10, 2019

CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Oct. 11:

Republic Services recycling pick up south side of Main Street at 7 a.m.

Oct. 16:

EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 18:

Republic Services recycling pick up north side of Main Street at 7 a.m.

Oct. 21:

Fete des Lacs Planning Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 23: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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

HUGO CITY CALENDAR Oct. 10:

Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

Oct. 15:

EDA meeting at 5 p.m.

Historical Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 16:

Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

Oct. 21:

City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Oct. 14:

City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 19:

Recycling Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CITY BRIEF City hosts bus tour The city of Hugo hosted its 14th annual bus tour Saturday, Oct. 5. Fifty three of the 56 spots on the bus were fi lled. See the Oct. 24 issue for the full story.

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Budget and levy increase in Centerville “We’ve been working on the budget for four to five months with a lot of work sessions and staff CENTERVILLE — As it does effort,” Mayor Jeff Paar said. “And every year at this time, the Cenwe will continue to work right up terville City Council unanimously until December to try and get it (4-0, as Councilwoman Michelle even lower.” He said the city’s goal Lakso was absent) adopted the prewas to keep things flat and to be liminary budget and tax levies for Statz said. “We see the results of fiscally responsible. He noted that 2020 in the amount of $2.7 million. council pushing through hard DeJong had restructured the city’s The 2020 total levy of $2.7 times and we see those debts com- bonds to lower its debt for inframillion is an increase of $60,620 ing off the books.” structure. over 2019, or an increase of 2.24%, The levy increase in Centerville The city is fiscally sound, has Finance Director Bruce DeJong for 2020 won’t necessarily transreserves and is well within the said at the Sept. 25 meeting. Each late into an increase on individual financial parameters outlined by percentage point increase repproperty tax bills. Individual the state and its auditors, Paar resents roughly $27,000, he added. property taxes depend greatly on said.

The $2.7 million levy is made the appraised home value—or a The 2020 preliminary budget up of the general fund levy of $2.3 home’s percentage of the total pie and proposed tax levy will be cermillion and the debt service levy of taxable property value in Centified to the Anoka County auditor of $457,263. terville, DeJong said. so the county can prepare Truth The 2020 general fund levy of “Because there has been some in Taxation property tax notices, $2.3 million increased by $107,893 growth in the tax base, there will which are mailed in November. over 2019. The levy is the balanced be a slightly smaller tax increase The county auditor will take propbudget with revenues equal to on the average property in the erty assessment values and apply expenditures. The other part of city,” DeJong said. Not all proptotal taxes against those values. the levy, the debt service levy of erties change value at the same Tax estimates then will be sent $457,263, decreased by $47,273 rate, so there will be people with to everyone in town during the from the previous year. The debt tax increases and some with tax last two weeks in November. The service levy is the payment due decreases, he added. The propproperty tax statement properon bonds the city has issued. The erty tax system is designed to ty owners will receive from the property tax contributes to paying allocate taxes based on relative county will show their individual off that debt. value changes, so very few people property taxes based on what the The city also has additional bond will have an exact 2.4% increase city, county, school district and funds in the amount of $263,756 in their proposed tax bill come other districts have levied. for which it will not be levying, November.

The date for the Truth in TaxaDeJong said. That amount won’t The levy of $2.7 million cannot tion public hearing has been set be added to the levy because the be increased by the City Council for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at City Hall. city has sufficient funds available prior to formal adoption of the Anyone with comments, concerns to make the payment. city budget this December, but it or questions about the property “This is based on having a can still be lowered. “We have a tax statements they receive in Nobalanced budget, and we are not commitment to meet again and vember has an opportunity to ask spending down our budget,” City discuss ways to try and reduce questions and seek clarification at Administrator/Engineer Mark this amount further,” DeJong said. the hearing.

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Some tax bills decrease but not necessarily individual property tax bills

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Sept. 25 meeting: • Approved by a vote of 3-0 (Councilwoman Michelle Lakso absent, Councilman D. Love abstained) the site plan and conditional use permit (CUP) and findings of fact for a four-building mini-storage facility at 6965 20th Ave. The name of the development will be Centerville Storage.

The proposal was originally before the Planning and Zoning Committee one year ago as a concept plan, and some zoning changes were made to allow it into the B-1 district, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. After a public hearing, the applicant was asked to make significant changes, which he did. Conditional use permit (CUP) approval is conditional upon the applicant meeting 17 conditions. The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Construction is expected to begin in October.

• Following a second reading, approved an ordinance rezoning certain properties from M-1 to M-2 and adopted findings of fact. The city is reducing its M-1 zoning, which has requirements such as retail enterprises on the first floor of a development. City staff reconsidered the practicality of requiring retail in developments that are two blocks off Main Street, and in current market conditions, Statz said.

• Following a second reading, approved ordinance changes to M-1, M-2 and the table listing allowed uses. Council also adopted findings of fact.

The changes were made to better suit the needs of existing residents in the district, such as allowing accessory structures as a conditional use, allowing garages, clarifying maximum height of buildings and other situations.

• Approved changes to the Downtown Master Plan.

This action was tabled at the previous council meeting. Although the Downtown Master Plan operates like an ordinance, no second reading is needed because this action is not a change to an ordinance, Statz said. The city discussed the changes to the Master Plan, such as setbacks, for many months with joint committees, he said.

• After a discussion, approved changes to the city’s fee schedule pertaining to the water system management fee for commercial accounts whose size and use represent more than one residential equivalent

unit (REU) and the fire connection fee for commercial properties that have only a fire hose connection or fire suppression system on a site that lacks sewer and water service.

• Passed a resolution appointing election judges for the upcoming Nov. 5 Primary Election, Feb. 11 Special Election and March 3, 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary. Councilman Matt Montain thanked the citizens who volunteered to be election judges.

• Approved an encroachment agreement for a retaining wall at 1813 Prairie Dog Drive. The property owners sought to locate a retaining wall entirely within the right-of-way/drainage and utility easement in their side yard easement.

• Heard the city administrator/engineer’s report from Statz. The Rebranding Committee met Sept.

18 to preview logo concepts developed by a graphic artist and chose two of four designs to explore further. In a few weeks, the committee will review the semifinalists and ultimately select a final version.

• The Economic Development Authority (EDA) at its Sept. 18 meeting approved the recommended 2020 budget of $22,800 and outlined the proposed general use of those funds. After council tabled a proposal to transfer city-owned property to the EDA, the EDA directed staff to seek the services and opinions of a commercial Realtor to market those properties.

• The city is assisting the developer of Peltier Estates in finding a contractor to offer a bid for infrastructure work.

• The developer of Bay View Villas (Waterworks Site) has now secured financing and posted a letter of credit with the city. The plat is recorded, and road and grading will be completed as weather permits. City staff expects building permits to be issued before the winter freeze.

• Construction of sewer, water and storm sewer for Old Mill Estates is finished, with minor punch list items and tests left to complete. Street construction was to begin Sept. 23. Eternity Homes has already submitted a house plan for review; building permits will be issued as soon as the street is paved.

• Curb and gutter have been installed on the Midwest Best Water site, and pavement was to

have been constructed during the week of Sept. 23.

Substantial completion is scheduled for Oct. 31.

• A letter was sent to legal representation for Alex’s Lawn and Turf LLC, informing them of two conditions which are out of compliance with the company’s CUP. The deadline to remedy those situations is Nov. 30, 2019.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Washington County Board of Commissioners announces they will be accepting applications for the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers. Applicants must reside in the Watershed District. Cities or townships included in the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed are: HUGO, GRANT, MARINE ON ST. CROIX, SCANDIA, MAY TOWNSHIP, AND STILLWATER TOWNSHIP To receive an application, please call the Washington County Office of Administration at (651) 430-6015, or go on line at: http://www.co.washington. mn.us/index.aspx?nid=300 Applications must be received by December 26, 2019.

If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call 430-6000 (TDD 439-3220) An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Published two times in The Citizen on October 10 and 24, 2019.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Washington County Board of Commissioners announces they will be accepting applications for the Brown’s Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Applicants must reside in the Watershed District. Cities or townships included in the Brown’s Creek Watershed are: GRANT, HUGO, LAKE ELMO, OAK PARK HEIGHTS, STILLWATER, MAY TOWNSHIP, STILLWATER TOWNSHIP, BAYTOWNSHIP To receive an application, please call the Washington County Office of Administration at (651) 430-6015, or go on line at: http://www.co.washington. mn.us/index.aspx?nid=300 Applications must be received by November 26, 2019.

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First loves: Hugo sisters reap state horsemanship honors

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTER

Mia and Eva Haskins are clearly two teenagers in love. With their horses.

The feeling is mutual as the Hugo sisters and their steeds have collected many horsemanship honors and had some great times.

“My horse is named Ike. He is a super loving horse, and loves other horses. He tries to be friends with everyone,” said Mia, 14.

“He also has a very playful mindset.

He has a lot of fun when we change up his routine a little and do something else. It gives him something else to work on.”

Ike is 6 years old, mostly chestnut in color, with “just enough white on his belly” to be considered an American Paint, which is his breed, Mia said.

Eva is 12, and her horse, Lulu, is just a year younger. Lulu is also chestnut, with a white face and legs and a splattering on the shoulders.

“Lulu is a super sweet and steady horse,” Eva said, “not afraid of anything.”

Eva adds, “Horses have always been my passion. Lulu teaches me lots.

Horses have always been something that soothes me and makes me happy.”

The White Bear Lake students have been on horses practically since they were born, taking after their mother, Katie.

“Me and Ike have a special bond,” Mia said. “We trust each other. I love him so much, but sometimes we have to be more businesslike, when we have to get something done.”

Like preparing for competitions, which the sisters do frequently.

Mia and Eva recently capped the 2019 season earning batches of ribbons

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at Western Saddle Clubs Association (WSCA) Champ Show during the State Fair.

Mia earned the title of High Point/ Grand Champion, and a grand Dave Chavez saddle that goes to the rider earning the most points between the State Fair and WSCA Champ Shows.

At the Champ Show, Mia and Eva placed in the top 10 in every class they entered — each of which had 25 to 50 entrants who had placed first or second in the year’s previous competitions.

In showmanship (leading the horse in a pre-arranged pattern), Eva took second, Mia sixth. In English Pleasure

(with English saddle and gear, judged on how the horse moves and behaves), Mia was fifth, Eva 10th. In English Equitation (the rider is judged on a pattern of maneuvers), Mia was first, Eva third.

In Western Pleasure (western saddle and attire, judged mainly on the horse comports itself), Mia was second, Eva seventh. In Western Horsemanship (same, except the rider is judged in a pattern of maneuvers), Mia was first and Eva second.

“The judges are always looking for a horse that doesn’t fight against his rider and is moving in a very calm and collected manner,” Mia explained.

“Also, the rider has to show connection with the horse in the legs and the reins, and the rider has to show poise while they are riding with great leg position and great posture. It takes a lot of hard work, and dedication, to get to that point.”

Ike and Lulu are boarded at Exclusive Equine Center, seven miles from the family’s Hugo home, under the training guidance of Melissa Bertz.

They ride three or four times a week.

“We work on lot of different stuff and Lulu catches on so well,” said Eva. Mia’s favorite event is English Equitation. Eva’s is Western Horsemanship.

Their main circuit in the summer is Minnesota Northstar Paint Horse Club, a series of three two-day shows in Hinckley’s Double F Arena, with horses registered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA).

Mia was 13-and-under All-Around Champion. Eva won the 18-and-under Novice All Around Champion for the circuit.

They are daughters of Alan and Katie Haskins. Their mother was Katie Kelly when she captured a Minnesota High School Rodeo Association state title and earned a rodeo scholarship to a college in Utah. A CPA now, she taught riding lessons and trained horses for a time. Her mother owns Bunker Park Stables in Andover. The girls help their grandmother there on weekends.

Mia, a freshman, also plays varsity tennis, and Eva, seventh-grader, plays soccer on the C-1 team. Both are “A” students and involved in music. But while dedicated to these other pursuits as well, they can’t wait to get back to their first loves at the stables.

Bears break loose for 35-13 win at Roseville an interception, and kicked five extra points.

Branden Berwald completed 10 of With a chance to cut loose against a 11 passes for 138 yards and two touchstruggling opponent, White Bear Lake downs, to Moses Hancock from 21 did just that with a 35-13 win over Rose- yards and Sammy Russ from 16 yards, ville Area there Friday evening, Oct. 4. each on well-placed short passes that “We got off to a good start, we exegave the receiver a full head of steam cuted, we didn’t shoot ourselves in the to run with the ball. Russ caught five foot, and our defense did a good job of for 66 yards and Hancock two for 43. not giving up a big play,” coach Ryan “Branden gets better every week,” Bartlett assessed. “Our line blocked Bartlett said. “He loves football, and really well.” he works very hard at it. Every week The Bears (3-3) led 28-0 at halftime, we give him a little more to do and he’s rushed for 247 yards in the game and always answered the call.” completed 12 of 13 passes for 162 yards Will Flemons, Jeff Odamtten and against the Raiders (0-6).

Zach Kuyava intercepted passes as Brice Peters scored on runs of 31 and the Bears held Roseville to 10-for-24 four yards as he rolled up 99 yards in passing for 104 yards. The defensive 13 carries and made a leaping catch for backfield of Oxton, Flemons, Odamtten a 39-yard gain on a pass. Cam Zaleski and Anders Fischer broke up several barged for 127 yards on 13 carries, inpasses and kept all gains short. cluding one 43-yard burst. Jeff OdamtThe Bears will play at Lakeville ten had a five-yard touchdown run, North (5-1) on Friday night.

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Zach Kuyava snags Roseville quarterback Ricky Weber, trying to scramble, for no gain.

WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear boys 2nd, girls 6th in Alexandria CC meet

Bear girls tie for soccer title after loss to Ponies

The White Bear Lake boys placed second among 20 teams at the Alexandria Lions Meet on a wet course Saturday. The girls took sixth of 18 teams.

The boys meet was dominated by Suburban East Conference teams as Mounds View won with 79, followed the Bears with 93 and Stillwater with 95.

Max Nelson led the Bears, placing fi fth in 16:15.

Logan Tanttu was 14th (16:40), Trevor Locke 18th (16:49), Isaac Maruyama 21st (16:53) and Ernest Mattson 35th (17:18) among 139 runners.

Madeline Verkerke led the Bear girls, placing sixth in 18:57. Melanie Pankow finished 17th (19:25), Claire Schneider 29th (19:41), Natalie Andres 33rd (19:47) and Anna Ryan 57th (20:23) among 137 runners.

White Bear Lake girls soccer tied for the conference soccer championship after missing a chance for a solo crown by losing the finale.

No. 4 ranked Stillwater scored three quick goals and handed the Bears a 5-0 setback in Stillwater there Thursday. The Bears had clinched at least a share of the title beating Woodbury 3-2 at home Tuesday.

“We did take one on the chin. Stillwater played really well, and we clearly did not,” co-coach David Ashley said. “No excuses. Stillwater deserved the win. We’ll learn from it and get ready for the section playoffs.”

The Bears and Cretin-Derham Hall were each 8-1 in the Suburban East Conference and Stillwater was 7-2.

The Bears beat CDH 2-1. Stillwater lost to CDH 3-0 and East Ridge 2-1.

The Bears, who had won eight straight, took an 11-3-1 record in to Section 4AA. Seeded second behind Stillwater, they opened Tuesday against North St. Paul. Semifinals are Thursday, Oct. 10 and finals next Tuesday.

Bear boys soccer enters playoffs 2-9-3 White Bear Lake boys soccer takes a 2-9-3 record into playoffs after losing to Woodbury 4-0, Stillwater 3-1 and Minneapolis Southwest 3-1 last week. The Bears opened Section 4AA at Woodbury on Tuesday.

Semifinals are Thursday and finals next Tuesday.

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If forced air systems are part of the home, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to divert air away from the work area. Block vents and intake registers so that dust does not clog the system or transfer to other rooms. â&#x20AC;˘ Cut items outside.

Design advice site Houzz says that some power tools have vacuum extractors to suck up dust at the point of contact, removing 90 percent of dust where it is generated. For those who do not have access to these tools, cutting and sanding can be done outdoors to keep dust outside. â&#x20AC;˘ Open a window. If weather permits, an open window can provide ventilation. Another idea is to create an air vacuum in the work area.

Picking a window at the far end of the work area and mounting a window fan blowing outward can suck dust out and away from other areas of the house. â&#x20AC;˘ Clean up daily. By keeping on top of dust, including sweeping and vacuuming the work area frequently, dust will not accumulate and migrate elsewhere.

Dust is a common side effect of home renovation projects, but it can be minimized.

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CAMPANELLE RESTAURANT: Lino local will dish up handmade pasta FROM PAGE 1

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Campanelle, which means bellflowers, or “little bells,” in Italian, is the type of noodle that the restaurant will make every morning for its variety of baked pasta dishes. Campanelle noodles are shaped like a cone with a ruffed edge, or a bell-like flower.

“The pasta we are using really lends itself well to the genuine gooeyness of that melted cheese because it really gets inside of every piece of pasta the way it is made. So every bite you are guaranteed to get yourself a mouthful,” Bergmann explained.

Even though the restaurant will be using an Italian type of pasta, it won’t be an Italian restaurant. Every pasta dish will be cooked in a skillet and served in that skillet. “That way they will stay nice and toasty to your table,” Bergmann said.

In addition to the pasta dishes, Campanelle will also serve appetizers, salads, soups and sandwiches.

“It will be your ultimate comfort food. We are going to have so many dishes, anything from chicken TexMex, to Reuben-style mac and cheese dishes, shrimp, you name it we will have everything available ... beef, pork, seafood vegetarian,” he said.

The restaurant will also have glutenfree noodles and a full bar.

Patrons will have the choice to dine in and enjoy the comfortable, causal atmosphere, watch the big game at the bar or take dishes home. In addition to the ready-to-eat takeout, there will also be the option for take and bake, where the customer can store the dish in their refrigerator for a short time and bake it themselves later.

Bergmann said the business should be open in late January or early

February 2020. The website is not up and running just yet, but when it is, it will be CampanelleRestaurant.com.

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The building at 7114 Otter Lake Road in Lino Lakes is currently under construction.

Campanelle Restaurant & Bar will be on the far west side of the building (closest to McDonalds) and Dunkin’ will be on the east side.

COUNTY BRIEFS County board honors George Kuprian at his retirement The Washington County Board of Commissioners honored attorney George Kuprian Oct. 1 for 33 years of service to the county, upon his retirement last week. Kuprian, a Stillwater resident, has served as the board’s counsel, attended meetings to assure proper procedure and provided legal opinions on bonding, elections, fi lling board vacancies and managing joint powers agreements.

Kuprian was honored with the county’s Excellent in County Government award for his work on the Resource Recovery Project, a two-county joint powers board with Ramsey County. The work included comprehensive analysis of financial information, scientific evaluation of potential alternative technologies, and legal analysis of local, state and federal waste management regulations.

County sets aside portion of proceeds of tax-forfeited lands for parks Washington County will set aside 20% of the proceeds of tax-forfeited land in the county to buy or maintain parkland following action by the county board to approve the process Sept. 24. State law allows the board to set aside up to 20% of the net proceeds from the sale of tax-forfeited property for the acquisition and maintenance of county parks or recreational areas.

The ownership of property that forfeits because of the nonpayment of property taxes rests with the

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The Washington County Board honored attorney George Kuprian for 33 years of service to the county. Kuprian is pictured with board members Fran Miron, Wayne Johnson, Stan Karwoski and Gary Kriesel.

state, and the counties are tasked with the management and disposition of the property. When a tax-forfeited property is sold to a governmental agency or the public, the proceeds are deposited into the county’s tax-forfeited sale fund. Prior to any distribution of funds from this account, the department recovers the costs for management of the tax-forfeited land in the county.

From the net proceeds remaining, the distribution established in state law is 20% of fund proceeds go to the county for acquisition and maintenance of county parks and recreational areas; of the re-

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County Board recognizes 100th anniversary of Farm Bureau The Washington County Board of Commissioners recognized the 100th anniversary of the Washington/Ramsey Farm Bureau Oct. 1. The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is made up of 78 county or regional Farm Bureau organizations. The Washington/Ramsey County Farm Bureau will be celebrating 100 years at its annual meeting Oct. 10.

The Minnesota Farm Bureau membership is nearly 30,000 families.

The Washington/Ramsey County Farm Bureau has played an important role in agriculture throughout both counties by advocating for and developing public policy, focusing on youth development and leadership and sharing the importance of the agricultural industry with the public. It has also served as the sponsoring organization for Minnesota Extension as it began providing services within the two counties and continues to be very active in supporting Minnesota Extension programs and activities, the Future Farmers of America program and its youth development activities and 4-H clubs and programs.

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Another weekend, another inch of rain. Don’t the weather gods know that we can’t be wasting weekend, especially Saturdays, with rain? We totaled another 1-inch rainfall event on Saturday, which was our second 1-inch rain event this month.

The sun did come out for some time on a windy Sunday, salvaging at least half the weekend. I spent the weekend in Lake City where I didn’t escape the rain as the rain covered much of the state on Saturday. Still too early for fall colors in the south but nice color is already well underway north.

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Hugo Fire puts out car fire

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Minor involved in rollover crash The Washington County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash around 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in the 8300 block of 155th Street N in Hugo. Sgt. Joseph Stoehr said weather was a contributing factor in the crash. Since the driver of the vehicle was a minor, there is little information available about the crash or the driver’s condition.

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1. Area photographer LeAnn Michael captured this sunset on Centerville Lake last month. — LeAnn Michael, submitted 2. Members of the Hugo City Council were on hand to officially accept the Seven Seals Award from the Department of Defense Employer Support Guard for the Reserve (ESGR).

The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, Co-Chair Chuck Haas and volunteer Barb Connolly all received an ESGR award.

The Seven Seals Award is the broadest and most inclusive award given by ESGR and is presented at the discretion of the state chair or by ESGR senior leadership. The Seven Seals Award is presented in recognition of significant individual or organizational achievement, initiative or support that promotes and supports the ESGR mission, to include the efforts of the more than 4,500 volunteers who

carry out ESGR’s mission across the nation on a daily basis.

— Submitted 3. Work continues on the water tower at Well No. 6 that will serve southern Hugo. The 150-foot tower south of 125th Street will hold 1.5 million gallons of water and should go online in fall 2020. The tower on 130th Street will be dismantled sometime after spring of 2021.

— Debra Neutkens, Press Publications 4. Youth learned about American wildlife traditions, ethical sportsmanship, safe gun handling and history of game birds during the National Guard Youth Hunt Sept. 28 at Wild Wings of Oneka hunting preserve in Hugo. During the event, youth shot sporting clays and enjoyed a guided hunt and a picnic lunch. — Submitted

5. The Fry Group hosted the third annual Rib Fest Saturday, Sept. 28, at Lions Park. During the event, participants enjoyed a free baby back rib lunch and donations were collected for the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network.

— Submitted 6. Mueller Memorials served up 213 burger meals at the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Hamburger Night Sept. 24 at the Hugo American Legion. — Submitted 7. The Chain of Lakes Rotary Club once again made the trip to Peltier Island to plant trees Saturday, Sept. 14. The island is North America’s second-largest blue heron rookery in North America. The Chain of Lakes Rotary Club planted five large American linden (basswood) trees. — Submitted

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White Bear Lake and Centennial celebrate homecoming

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Lino Lakes resident Mike Dawson captured these photos of the Centennial Homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 27, with a drone. Dawson has been pursuing drone photography for about four years.

Above: The BearPower mascot greets some of the hundreds of students dressed in school colors who lined the streets in downtown White Bear Lake Friday afternoon during the annual homecoming parade Sept. 27.

Right: Members of White Bear Lake Mountain Bike team ride in unison along the parade route. Find more photos online at presspubs.com.

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This year’s Homecoming festivities boasted dress up days, Powder Puff game, parade, football game and more. It’s a standing tradition during the week of homecoming to send football players and cheerleaders to the elementary schools.

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