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BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

The North Metro Mayors Association hosted a candidate forum for House District 38A Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Circle Pines City Hall.

Both incumbent Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines) and her challenger, Kevin Fogarty (DFL-Centerville), were in attendance.

Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay was the moderator for the forum. “Our goal in sponsoring tonight’s legislative candidate forum is to provide citizens with an opportunity to learn more about the candidates’ ideas and positions on issues that we believe are important to the future of our communities,” he said.

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New owner takes over Michele’s Paw Spa

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CENTERVILLE — Michele Whitney has decided to sell her business Michele’s Paw Spa after

nine years of operation.

Whitney owned two shops, one in Centerville and one in Little Canada. Although she sold the business, she is by no means closing its doors. Both locations have

new owners. Whitney decided to sell the business to spend more time with family, however she still works there couple times a week.

1. What are the top one or two issues you hear about while campaigning and, if elected, how will you work in a collaborative way to address those issues?

Runbeck said the two issues she has heard the most about are the rising cost of health care and local roads.

“You have about 30 percent of the population that is either self-employed, has a small business or has to buy through the private market. Because of Obamacare, we have seen those costs skyrocket,” she said.

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JL Schwieters selected as 2018 Business of the Year The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce announced its selection of JL Schwieters Building Supply Construction Inc. of Hugo Oct. 2 as its “Business of the Year” for 2018.

The highly prized honor is awarded each year to celebrate an individual business that contributed to the local economy and community in an outstanding manner, including economic impact, employment growth and civic engagement.

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In presenting the award, Chamber Chair Adam Hennen said “I am incredibly pleased that JL Schwieters is receiving this award. They are a role model for businesses, expanding their Hugo production facilities and deepening their roots within the White Bear Lake area. Their business success and commitment to our communities has brought an abundance of employment opportunities to the area. We are lucky to have JL Schwieters as such an ex-

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JL Schwieters was founded in 1980 by John Schwieters and grew rapidly as a supplier of carpentry and framing services to national builders as well as many local builders of all-wood building types as they enter the Twin Cities.

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In 1998 the fi rm established a new headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Hugo’s Bald Eagle Industrial Park, taking advantage of the park’s freight rail spur to allow deliveries of lumber and other raw materials directly to its door. It has since grown to become the White Bear Area’s largest employer, with a skilled work force of almost 500, occupying a three-block long complex of buildings,

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A celebration of school spirit Above: White Bear Lake Area High School theater students sing and cheer from a float as they roll through downtown during the annual Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 5. They were among several student teams, clubs and organizations that were represented during the event.

At right: Many of the participants in the BearPower Family Walk/Run wore the traditional school colors of orange and black in recognition of homecoming.

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both political parties and the public to get legislative funding for the repairs. And they did, while always taking the high road.

In those difficult times, John and his team hung on and did what they had to do—a great example for all of us!”

Bill Foussard, owner of White Bear Lake County Inn, describes the company in glowing terms, saying “they are just wonderful people. For example, they have quietly John Schwieters receiving underwritten the cost chamber award. of our Fourth of July fi reworks for years, and they support the community in many other ways as well.”

With the repairs to the rail spur serving Bald Eagle Industrial Park now underway and scheduled for completion in the spring, JL Schwieters has launched a major expansion of its facilities— an expansion that would have been lost to Hugo if the rail line had not been saved. Currently under construction is more than 200,000 square feet of new space to accommodate the growth of its building components production and other operations, along with additional warehouse and office space. The expansion will result in the addition of more than 150 new jobs to its large and growing workforce.

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PAW SPA: New ownership brings changes customers who book another appointment within eight weeks of As of Aug. 31, Lino their original appointLakes resident Christa ment will receive a free Weber took over the Cenadd-on service. terville business, which Christa’s Paw Spa will now be called Chriswill also be open a few ta’s Paw Spa. She found additional evenings out the business was each week. Although for sale after Whitney’s niece began working with the new website is still under construction, her at Ma and Paws Pet Grooming in Forest Lake. customers can find more information on “I had always hoped to own my own grooming sa- social media at https:// lon someday,” Weber said. www.facebook.com/ Christa Weber is the new Christaspawspallc/.

I have been grooming for owner of “Christa’s Paw 16 years and growing up, Spa.” Customers will notice my dad owned his own Editor Shannon Gran- some changes including business, so I grew up in holm can be reached at expanded evening hours and that kind of atmosphere.”

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Have you noticed?

ITHOUT A DOUBT you have noticed the mid-term elections are around the corner.

Pick up a newspaper. Turn on the TV. Listen to the radio. Go to your cell phone.

There are political ads everywhere and they are getting a little annoying.

There are a lot of claims, there are a lot of promises, there are a lot of attacks, and not everything you hear, see or read is truthful.

One solution would be to vote absentee right now and then be prepared to ignore all the so-called misinformation that comes your way. Use your TV About the remote to mute the ads. Turn your radio off. Delete e-mails.

Town Some newspapers and radio Gene Johnson stations test ads as to whether they are true or false, as well as those serious claims and attacks that take place.

More and more election information, signs, ads, etc. avoid indicating the party that they plan to caucus with or represent. Why are they afraid to be labeled?

Just remember, voting is still a privilege and you owe it to yourself to learn all you can about the candidates. Then, like most people, you are likely to follow a party line which may be a tradition in your family.

Some will claim to be independents, like I prefer to be.

But as you know from reading this column over the years, I prefer less government.

If people can work they should, and our government should be transparent and accountable to the voters.

In reality it has grown out of control. It’s very difficult to have the government trying to manage health care when they haven’t been able to manage the post office, student loans, pension funds and numerous other areas.

When you are deciding on a candidate to vote for, think about the issues that we face as a state and nation.

Health care seems to be number one on people’s minds. With changes mandated by the federal government, thus requiring many insurance companies to change their health insurance plan, there is a lot of scrambling going on in the marketplace.

If you are employed by a large corporation, you are probably well cared for under those corporate programs. If you are in small business, there may not be any program offered.

If you are a senior on Medicare, the out-ofpocket costs can get quite high. Supplement programs vary, but the premiums for the most part continue to rise, sometimes up to 20 percent a year.

Another issue is that there are more jobs available than applicants. Some of it has to do with lack of training or education.

In Minnesota, we don’t have enough facilities and trained people to help those with various types of mental illnesses. At one time we put them in state institutions. Later we tried putting them into group homes still without the adequate care. We need to provide more facilities and qualified care for people with special needs who can’t live independently.

On the national level, we have an infrastructure that’s deteriorating faster than it can be upgraded in many areas. We have growing costs of college education and college debt.

Minnesota is a remarkable state for voter turnout. Learn all you can, and then vote absentee or at the polls in November.

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News vs. opinion: The difference matters

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t is almost every month someone approaches me to talk about a piece they read in the paper only to realize what they thought was a news article was actually an advertisement.

While it may seem like an innocent mistake, the inability of readers to distinguish between advertisements, news articles and opinion articles has some rather negative consequences. MistakMovers & ing opinion or for fact can Shakers ads affect whether or Kirsten Faurie not our society is truly informed and adequately prepared to make decisions in their community.

As a general rule, news contains factual information reported by journalists. If they are responsible, well-trained journalists, they would have done research, verified facts, revealed the sources of their information and identified statements of opinion from those sources. With some legal or policy exceptions, advertisements can say pretty much whatever they want to and do not undergo independent factchecking. Sometimes, in hopes of increasing credibility, ads are deliberately disguised to look like

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• Four weeks (or issues) must pass • Letters by campaign managers between publication of letters or candidates designed to from the same writer. Exceptions champion the candidate’s may be made for rebuttal letters position on a specific issue will at the editor’s discretion. not be accepted.

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• The text makes fi rst-person statements like “I” and may follow it up with “believe” or “think.”

• The tone is more personal, maybe with some sarcasm, something produced by the news exaggerations or personal staff.

Opinion is meant to supplement anecdotes.

• Many newspapers use what the news portion and provide for is called a “drop-cap” to signify an exchange of ideas. There are an opinion piece. A “drop-cap” typically two types of opinion means the fi rst capital letter published in a newspaper. One is “editorial,” which are statements of the story is extra large and “drops” into other lines of text made on behalf of the newspaper below it. itself.

• The piece has a tagline at the What you are reading now is end that provides information editorial. about who the author is and what The other type of opinion is authority or expertise they may called “Op-ed,” which stands have to address certain topics. for “opposite editorial.” It is With this in mind, I hope named this because it would our readers are better able to traditionally appear on the opposite side of the editorial page. differentiate the texts they may Op-ed includes guest columnists read in a newspaper and that they may let this knowledge influence or submitted opinion pieces. the degree to which they trust Newspapers don’t want their readers to be confused about what or scrutinize the content they consume. is news and what is opinion.

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How to support the troops without getting duped

innesota is home to more than 330,000 veterans and, according to a recent study, the third most generous state in the country for charitable donations.

This is something to be proud of, but it also makes Minnesotans a target for sham veterans charities trying to raise a quick buck by exploiting people’s goodwill. A few simple guidelines can help donors ensure that their gifts of money actually benefit our brave men and women in uniform and their families.

Programs of little value Some bogus charities claim to provide things like medical services or shelter to needy veterans, when they may only give coupons for visits to chiropractors or hotels on the other side of the country. If a charity makes vague claims that it helps veterans, ask for specifics about how. Request examples of past assistance it provided to veterans, and ask how much of a donation will be used for charity versus

overhead and fundraising expenses.

Legitimate charities can and will answer these questions.

If you receive a call out of the blue from a supposed veterans charity, ask the caller whether they are employed by the charity or a fundraising company. Many questionable charities fundraising comMovers & use panies that get paid 80 or even 90 percent or Shakers more of the donation Lori Swanson that you make. Under Minnesota law, a fundraising company must identify itself as being a fundraising company, not a charity.

Phony use of military insignias Some phony veterans charities associate themselves with the military or veterans through the use of official military seals, emblems, logos

and other insignia. Military insignia are protected by law from unauthorized use, and are rarely licensed for use, even to charities. Their use by an unfamiliar charity can be a red flag to donors, as can use of emblems designed to “dress up” the charity to look more legitimate.

Copycat veterans charities Questionable veterans charities sometimes use names and logos that are similar to those of legitimate organizations that you might have heard of or donated to in the past. Solicitors for these charities may even impersonate veterans to gain donors’ trust.

If something about the organization doesn’t feel right to you, trust your gut. You can always call the charity to which you want to donate to fi nd out if the solicitation was actually from that charity.

Donate wisely If you want to ensure your donation goes to a legitimate veterans charity, do some research beforehand. The

Attorney General’s website, www. ag.state.mn.us, allows you to research veterans charities by name, and provides basic financial information about such charities’ activities, including what portion of your donation is actually spent on helping veterans.

For more information on veterans charities, or to fi le a complaint about a potentially questionable veterans charity, you may also contact the Attorney General’s Office at: Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 296-3353 (Twin Cities Calling Area) (800) 657-3787 (Outside the Twin Cities) TTY: (651) 297-7206 or (800) 366-4812 www.ag.state.mn.us Lori Swanson is Minnesota’s attorney general.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reply to questions for LeBlanc Thanks, Mr. Schoeller, for questions Sep. 27 regarding my letter of Aug 30. Here’s a brief reply.

Question: How are corporations grabbing former government revenue streams?

The tax cuts move money from the government to the beneficiaries, primarily corporations. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan watchdog organization, states “$2.4 trillion was added to the debt through 2027 by enacting fiscally irresponsible legislation. Legislation passed this year will add $445 billion to the deficit next year alone. If permanent, it becomes $5.1 trillion. Once any short-term stimulus wears off, our economy will be weighed down by even more debt.

The fiscal crisis is on our doorstep.”

Question: Who is giving land to wealthy corporations?

By executive orders and other ways, President Trump.

Question: How are rich draining public resources?

The executive order called for the 1.3-million-acre Bears Ears National Monument to be cut back to 228,784 acres. He called for Grand Staircase Escalante Monument to be slashed by half to just under 1 million acres. The changes will make way for oil and gas drilling, mining and other resource extraction activities with little or no return to taxpayers and damage these wilderness areas. The Wilderness Society cites 15 threatened public lands, one being the Boundary Waters for sulfide-ore copper mining.

Claim 1: “Separating thousands of children from their parents has proven to be false.”

What is your source, please? CNBC and others said the administration is not making any special efforts to immediately reunite the 2,300 children who have already been separated from their parents. Some parents have struggled to fi nd their children. With no clear process in place, it’s possible some families will never be reunited. John Sandweg, who ran the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, told NBC news, “Permanent separation. It happens.”

Claim 2: “The Iran nuclear deal was bad.”

The Iran nuclear deal has provided an unprecedented degree of transparency into Iran’s nuclear capabilities and is supported by the U.S.’s longtime allies. The Washington Post said international relations scholars across the political spectrum disapprove of Trump’s decision to withdraw.

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An experienced and prepared candidate This fall our mailboxes/doorknobs may contain numerous candidate mail pieces listing their qualifications. Many candidates may have an abundance of political experience, but not all have the drive, determination and preparedness for acting in the best interest of the people in their district. One candidate that does however, is Patti Anderson, candidate for House of Representatives District 38B. The fi rst thing I noticed about Patti when we fi rst met was her organizational skills, which I consider the foundation for being successful at whatever you do. And successful she has been. When Patti served as mayor, she was recognized as “Best Mayor in the Twin Cities” by City Pages. As State Auditor, Patti was recognized as “The Taxpayer’s Watchdog,” looking out for Minnesota constituents. When she served as the Minnesota Commissioner of the Department of Employee Relations, Patti cut costs by eliminating her own position.

Patti has used her drive, determination and preparedness to be successful in the private sector as well. She has successfully started and run two businesses. Her current business employs over 80 people.

We need a representative with drive, determination and strong organizational skills to serve the people of House District 38B. On Nov. 6, I hope you will join me in voting for Patti Anderson!

STUDENT NEWS The following students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2018 spring semester: Bethel University: Derek Janzen of Centerville; Taite Anderson, Tessah Anderson, Trey Anderson, Clare Craigan, Michaela Craigan, Keagan Heckmann, Caitlyn Moser and Kaylee Peterson, all of Hugo.

College of Saint Benedict: Sadie George of Centerville.

University of Wisconsin-Stout: Matthew Adam, Jack Beavens, Maxwell Corner, Alexander Moua, Charles Payne, Elizabeth Redepenning and Amelia Welch, all of Hugo.

Washington University: Nicole Clark and Carter Rholl, both of Hugo.

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NAMES IN THE NEWS The following students graduated from a college or university in the spring of 2018: University of Wisconsin-Madison: Jacob Stiebler of Centerville, Bachelor of Science in civil engineering.

University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point: Brittany Knoener of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, clinical laboratory science-medical technology.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Andy Moldenhauer of Hugo, Bachelor of Business Administration in general business.

James Zinter of Hugo has been awarded the University of Minnesota-Duluth Samuel and Ardis Beard Scholarship in the amount of $12,000. Zinter is a junior seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering.

Hugo resident Kim BernsMelhus has been named the Minnesota state director with The Conservation Fund. Berns-Melhus most recently served in the Senior Executive Service for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as the national director for the Easement Programs Division in Washington, D.C. She also served in executive positions at the Department of the Interior for two agencies, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.

Most of her career was spent with the U.S. Forest Service.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES GOOD LIFE SENIOR LIVING OKTOBERFEST OPEN HOUSE

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Good Life Senior Living, 5260 127th St. N., Hugo Details: Free pumpkin patch. Stop in to get a pumpkin and tour the community.

Contact: 651-426-1335 or goodlifesl.com

ANNUAL BOOYA

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 14 Where: Hugo American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St. Details: First come, first served.

Contact: 651-255-1432

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When: 5:30-7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: All you can eat spaghetti, salad & rolls. $8/adults, $4/ children.

Contact: 651-255-1432

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m., Oct. 18, and the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, located 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Co. Road 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works building.

Details: Hugo seniors meet to play “500.”

Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Bring a friend.

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

When: Noon Sunday, Oct. 14 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: Bake sale at the Booya; fundraiser for Ladies Auxiliary.

BOO BASH Contact: 651-255-1432 When: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: In front of HUGO SENIOR CLUB Festival Foods, Victor When: 1 p.m. Monday, Marketplace Oct. 15, and the 3rd Details: Games, face Monday of every month painting, trick-or-treating Where: Rice Lake and free pumpkins Centre, located 1.5 miles while supplies last. Food east of Hwy. 61 on Co. available for purchase.

Road 8 at the east end of Costumes welcome, but the Hugo Public Works not necessary. building.

Contact: 651-762-3618 Details: Meeting to discuss upcoming events.

Refreshments will be WARGO FALL FESTIVAL served and games will be When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, played.

Oct. 21 Contact: Barb @ 651Where: Wargo Nature 429-0883 or barbconnolly Center, 7701 Main Street, 1958@yahoo.com Lino Lakes

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Details: Free family event with ciderpress, pioneer games and selfguided nature activities.

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

SAL OMELET BREAKFAST

When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Oct. 21 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: $7 for a 3-egg omelet; $4 for French Toast. Extra items at affordable prices.

Contact: 651-255-1432

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22 and the 4th Monday of every month.

Where: Rice Lake Centre, located 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Co. Road 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works building.

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

Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Contact: 651-429-4413. If you are from Centerville and need a ride, contact Pete Nadeau at 651-4291514.

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Flashlight Night in the Corn Maze WHEN: Last entry 9 p.m. Friday,

DETAILS: No fright, only fun.

Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13

Bring a flashlight.

WHERE: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes

CONTACT: 651-780-1207

refreshments. Familyappropriate costumes only. Pre-registration When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, required; $8/child, adults free.

Oct. 23 Contact: 651-982-2440 or Where: Hugo American www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Legion Post 620, Details: Vendors, prizes and fun.

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BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK HAMBURGER NIGHT

When: 5-8 p.m., Oct. 24 and every fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th Street N. Details: Proceeds from hamburger sales benefit military families. All are welcome.

Contact: 651-247-0354 or www.ci.hugo.mn.us

LITTLE GOBLINS COSTUME PARTY

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Ghosts, goblins and more! Children ages 8 and under can dress up in costumes and enjoy a night of themed carnival games, crafts and

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author Sarah Stonich will discuss and sign copies of her new novel “Laurentian Divide.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING

When: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. Details: Topic of discussion is Minnesota’s redistricting process.

Contact: 612-618-2502 or lwvmn.org/local-leagues/ white-bear-lake-area

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BEAR LEGACY FUNDRAISER EVENT

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 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.

Contact: wblaef.org

PUNKINMANIA

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

Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Triangle Park, Mahtomedi 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: wildwood lionsclub.org

HARVEST FEST & GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF

When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14; time varies Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water Street, downtown Stillwater Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, carving exhibitions,

games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull, street dance.

Contact: harvestfest stillwater.com

ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTIES

When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: 3-course coffee party and tour of five historic buildings. $15/ person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-433-5054 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

‘ELEPHANT & PIGGIE: WE ARE IN A PLAY!’

When: 1 & 4 p.m.

Saturdays, Oct. 13 & 20;7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 11 & 18; 7 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Musical based on the book series by Mo Willems. Adults/$20; Children/$10.

Contact: lakeshore players.org

4-H FALL FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSE When: 1-4 p.m.

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and Suites, 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights Details: Ideal Credit union hosts a Home Education Seminar series to help participants make the most of buying or selling a home.

Reservations required.

Contact: idealcu.com

COURTHOUSE BY CANDLELIGHT

When: 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Third & Pine Streets, Stillwater Details: Walk the halls of the Courthouse by candlelight, including areas typically closed to the public. Learn history and hear spooky stories.

Recommended for ages 16+. $10/person; advance registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

50th Fabulous Family Day WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 WHERE: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. DETAILS: Celebrate the 50th An-

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trucks, live music, art activities, games and time capsule dedication.

Free for all ages.

CONTACT: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

niversary of the WBCA with food

Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hooley Hall, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater Details: All-ages event with booths, raffle drawings, food, games, fall family photos, crafting, demonstrations, animals and family fun.

Contact: 651-430-6800 or extension.umn.edu/ local/washington/4-h

EBONY IVORY & SPRUCE TRIO: MUSICAL FRENEMIES

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Charles Kemper has arranged a delightful program of pieces by friendly rivals: Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland; Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt; Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms; Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel; Darius Milhaud and Dave Brubeck; Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org/ concerts

SUNDAY SOCIAL AT OUTING LODGE

When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 Where: The Outing Lodge, 11661 Myeron Road, Stillwater Details: Family event with history tours at 2 & 3 p.m., “Plein Air” Crayola contest, walk the trails at Pine Point Park.

Refreshments provided; food and beer/wine available for purchase.

Leashed dogs welcome. $5/person in advance or $10 at the door.

Contact: 651-439-9747 or outinglodge.com

WAVE OF LIGHT CEREMONY

When: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake Details: Day of remembrance for those that have experience the loss of a child. Across the world, people will be lighting candles at 7 p.m. in each time zone.

SMART TRAVEL: HOME SAFE HOME

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Presentation

by Washington County Sheriff’s Office on how to make a home less of a target for burglars, the pros and cons of different alarm systems, requesting vacation checks from local law enforcement and making a plan to deal with snow.

Contact: WashCoLib. Link/SmartTravel

MYSTERY PLAY AND THRILLER WORKSHOP

When: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 19 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Students can explore a variety of performing arts skills in this workshop hosted by Steppingstone Theatre over MEA break.

Contact: steppingstone theatre.org

HOME SELLING SEMINAR

When: 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Where: Country Inn

OCTOBER COMEDY SHOW

When: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Where: Running Aces Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich Street, Forest Lake Details: Chicago-based comedian Kevin Bozeman headlines show, featuring Logan Nielsen and hosted

by Karen Pickering. $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

RUN FOR THE APPLES 5 MILE RUN/WALK AND KIDS 1/3 MILE FUN RUN

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake Details: Event in its 23rd year, includes run/ walk through the orchard followed by apple treats for all participants.

Contact: 651-653-7401 or frontrunnerusa.com

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Details: Beautiful quilts on display.

Contact: 651-429-7202 or www.pinetreeapple orchard.com

THE SALVATION ARMY CHICAGO STAFF BAND

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: North Heights Church, 1700 Hwy. 96 W, Arden Hills Details: Performance by one of the top four Salvation Army bands in the world.

Contact: 651-226-4289

PREVIEW POP UP EVENT

When: 1-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 21 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 N Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake Details: Learn about all that White Bear Makerspace (A DIY space open to the community) will offer to the community once it opens the doors.

Contact: 651-245-6400 or whitebearmakerspace@ gmail.com

UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 Where: St Andrews Lutheran Church, 2267, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music which has thrilled audiences at the White House and across the United States.

Free admission, but tickets required.

Contact: wildwood artistseries.com

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FAIR

When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 Where: WBLAHS North Campus Cafeteria Details: Learn about volunteer opportunities in the schools and community. For students and groups looking for GET UP TO

service projects and adults and families looking for ways to get involved.

Contact: 651-653-3126 or whitebear.k12.mn.us

CUSTOMER SERVICE: INSIDE OUT

When: 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 Where: Stillwater Armory, 13199 Boutwell Road N. Details: Interactive customer service seminars presented by motivational keynote speaker David Aaker.

Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for any business with customers.

Contact: 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwaterchamber. com

BRUCE VENTO REGIONAL TRAIL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING

When: 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 Where: White Bear Lake Public Safety Building, 4701 Highway 61 Details: Learn about Ramsey County Parks & Recreation study to find an alternative trail alignment out of the rail right-of-way, Highway 96 to County Road J. Contact: co.ramsey. mn.us

SCARE IN WHITE BEAR

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Where: West Park, White Bear Lake Details: Halloweenthemed 5K and Fun Run along scenic Lake Ave. Coat drive and postrace costume awards at Manitou Grill.

Contact: trifitnesswbl. com

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A Maplewood man, 64, was given an insurance request form at 1:48 a.m. Sept. 11 in the 12000 block of southbound Forest Blvd. N. to provide the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with his insurance information or be cited, following a traffic stop for erratic driving. Deputies on patrol observed the motorist hit the fog line twice, the center line once and swerve numerous times within his lane. The motorist had presented proof of insurance that expired in 2016. He was also warned about his driving conduct.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 147th Street N. at 5:44 a.m. Sept. 11 reported the same check stolen that he had already reported stolen and demanded that arrests be made immediately. Deputies advised the complainant to exercise patience during the investigation.

• A lock in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. reported cut by a burglar at 6:26 a.m. Sept. 11 turned out to have been cut by an employee out of necessity.

• A Marine on St. Croix woman, 39, was cited at 8:18 a.m. Sept. 11 in the 10000 block of westbound 170th Street N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone after eastbound deputies clocked her at 72 mph.

Deputies described the motorist’s attitude as good after she admitted to traveling at about 70 mph.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Enfield Avenue N. at 10:28 a.m. Sept. 11 reported that his Wells Fargo credit card had been used twice at academy.com.

When the complainant contacted the academy, they wouldn’t give him any information. However, when deputies contacted the academy, the charges were declined.

• A Hugo man, 64, was issued a written warning at 10:47 a.m. Sept. 11 in the 12000 block of Forest Blvd.

N. for semaphore violation, after deputies waiting at the light observed the motorist proceed straight through the intersection well after their own light turned green.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 150th Street N. at 2:56 p.m. Sept. 11 reported receiving a voicemail from a woman advising him that the IRS had issued a warrant for his arrest and that there was a lawsuit pending. The complainant did not call the number back.

• Two gas drive-offs were reported at 4:18 p.m. Sept.

11 from the SuperAmerica station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. On Sept. 7, a vehicle filled up with fuel and drove away from a $43.78 tab, and on Sept 8 a different vehicle fi lled up with fuel and drove away from a $37.12 tab. The employee at the gas station became upset when deputies asked her why station employees didn’t report the thefts the same day they happened. After she asked deputies to leave, they asked to speak with her manager.

• A Hugo man, 21, was arrested on a warrant at 11:57 p.m. Sept. 11 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. after deputies approached the subject’s mobile home to serve the warrant and saw him through the window.

• A visiting father-in-law arriving in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. at 2:09 p.m. Sept. 12 reported interrupting three white males in the process of stealing the catalytic converter from underneath his son-in-law’s vehicle. The suspects fled in a white Impala when they saw the father-inlaw approach. One of the males was wearing a camouflage hat.

• A resident at Twin Pines in the 15000 block of

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Forest Blvd. N. at 2:19 p.m. Sept. 12 reported her 2000 Chrysler Concorde stolen from the visitors/ overflow parking lot at the mobile home community.

The theft could have happened at any time during the past six weeks, the complainant said.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Fenway Avenue N. at 9:19 a.m. Sept. 13 reported that the $50 seat from her daughter’s mountain bike was stolen from the bike, which was locked to a rack on the back of her daughter’s car.

• A resident in the 4000 block of 170th Street N. reported the driver’s side window of her vehicle shattered overnight Sept. 13-14 and the vehicle rummaged through. The complainant didn’t think anything was missing from the vehicle.

• Several gift cards were reported stolen overnight Sept. 13-14 from a vehicle parked in the 6000 block of Goodview Trail Court N. • A Hugo man, 26, was cited at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 on 170th Street and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. The motorist told deputies he was probably going 60 to 65 mph.

• A Hugo man, 55, was arrested at 8:04 a.m. Sept. 15 on 148th Street N. and Francesca Avenue N. for a domestic abuse no contact order violation and driving after revocation, after deputies on patrol recognized the driver of a vehicle exiting the New Life Church parking lot as someone who wasn’t allowed to drive. In the back seat of the vehicle, deputies also noticed a person the suspect wasn’t supposed to be near.

• A Wisconsin woman, 28, was cited at 12:45 a.m.

Sept. 16 on southbound Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at Frenchman Road N. for driving after suspension after westbound deputies waiting at the traffic light observed the suspect drive through a red light and conducted a traffic stop. The motorist told deputies she was paying attention to her GPS instead of the traffic light. She was issued a verbal warning for semaphore violation; she was asked to park her vehicle in the Festival Foods lot and wait for a valid driver.

• A Maplewood man, 44, was cited at 2:34 p.m. Sept.

16 outside the Blacksmith Lounge in the 17000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for reckless driving after deputies directing traffic from the Blacksmith lot directed him to go north on Forest Blvd. N. Instead, the motorist conducted a burnout and fishtailed all over the place, failing to maintain his lane. The driver admitted to knowing why he was stopped.

• A White Bear Lake man, 20, was cited at 2:51 p.m.

Sept. 16 outside the Blacksmith Lounge in the 17000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for reckless driving after conducting a burnout when deputies directed him out of the lot.

• A White Bear Lake man, 28, was cited at 6:45 p.m.

Sept. 16 in the 15000 block of northbound Forest Blvd. N. for speeding 57 mph in a 35 mph zone and for tabs that expired in May, after deputies on routine patrol pulled him over for speeding at an extremely high rate. The motorist said he was not familiar with the area and that he didn’t know his registration had expired. Deputies noted that the subject possessed an extensive driving history.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 8:37 p.m. Sept. 17 reported a burglary and vandalism in which $15 in cash, an electronic cigarette and a knife were taken. A Hugo girl, 14, was arrested for second-degree burglary of a dwelling, third-degree damage to property and theft.

• A Hugo man, 18, was cited at 12:19 a.m. Sept. 18 on Forest Blvd. N. and 145th Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• A Becker man, 40, was cited at 12:53 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle after being pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. While inspecting

the driver’s license and proof of insurance, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies smelled marijuana coming from within the vehicle. A search uncovered a rolled up blunt containing marijuana. The motorist received a verbal warning for the seat belt.

• Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle at 11:43 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Twin Pines mobile home community in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N., while on patrol in the area. While conducting a random National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check of a vehicle, deputies discovered that the vehicle and the two different license plates on the vehicle were reported as stolen. Deputies authorized Dan’s Towing to impound the vehicle on behalf of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

• A St. Paul woman, 38, was cited at 2:04 a.m. Sept.

19 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. for registration that expired in January, after being pulled over for one headlight out. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed an incorrect address on her driver’s license and alcohol on her breath.

Although the motorist admitted to drinking three beers, she passed the field sobriety test upon being pulled from the vehicle. She was issued a verbal warning for failure to update the address on her driver’s license and for the headlight.

• A Hugo woman, 28, is under watch after deputies on patrol near City Hall in the 14000 block of Fitzgerald Avenue N. at 3:13 a.m. Sept. 19 came upon her parked in the lot. The subject, who told deputies she was waiting for her boyfriend, along with other comments that didn’t make sense, appeared to be under the influence of an undetermined substance. After having permission to search the vehicle, deputies found a flask containing an unknown white powdery substance.

Because the subject appeared under the influence of the unidentifiable substance in the flask, deputies seized the flask to be taken into evidence for testing. Deputies will follow up when the results of testing are available.

• A Hugo woman was cited at 9:29 a.m. Sept. 19 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 150th Street N. for passing on the right after deputies observed her passing a left-turning vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. The motorist told deputies the reason she went onto the shoulder was that the vehicle in front of her had done a quick stop.

• A Baltimore, Maryland, man was cited at 1:04 p.m. Sept. 19 on westbound Egg Lake Road and Fountain Avenue N. for speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone after eastbound deputies clocked the motorist on radar at 56 mph. The driver’s attitude was considered good after he admitted to going 50 mph in what he thought was a 45 mph zone.

• A North Branch man, 21, was cited at 12:09 a.m.

Sept. 20 in the 14000 block of southbound Forest Blvd. N. for tabs that expired in May by deputies on stationary patrol who followed him and pulled him over for a missing headlight. The driver stated that he had issues with the headlight and was able to get the headlight working again.

• A number of household items, including two couches and a refrigerator, were reported dumped at the side of the road near the intersection of 130th Street N. and Goodview Avenue N. at 4:02 p.m. Sept. 20. The Hugo Public Works Department was summoned to remove the items.

• A Columbia Heights man, 49, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. Sept. 21 at the Kwik Trip on Frenchman Road N. for Wisconsin tabs that expired in July 2016, intent to evade tax, failure to provide proof of insurance and driving after revocation, after deputies on patrol observed the motorist pull into the gas station sporting the expired tabs. An NCIC check showed the driver having revoked status and more than three convictions of failure to provide proof of insurance within the last 10 years. The subject admitted to knowing his registration had expired and that he had been cited for it in the past with no intention of paying.

• A Hugo man, 35, was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Sept. 22 in the 17000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for domestic assault after he was reported for following his girlfriend around a kitchen island and holding her down after an argument. The complainant said she was afraid of what the subject might do to her.

The subject told deputies he tried to pick up the complainant because she wouldn’t talk to him, but that nothing physical occurred.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to a suspicious activity report in the 7700 block of Mustang Lane Sept. 25.

While checking the area, they located an unrelated vehicle with several juveniles out past curfew. The juveniles’ parents were advised of the police contact.

• An officer responded to a third-degree criminal sexual conduct report in the city Sept. 25. The case has been assigned to the investigations division.

• A motorist reported a rock fell from a passing truck and hit his vehicle, cracking the windshield. The incident happened in the 7700 block of Main Street Sept. 25. An employee from the truck company disputed the claim.

• An adult male was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 900 block of Main Street Sept. 25.

• Officers responded to a report of a three car property damage accident in the area of Lake Drive and Main Street Sept. 25. An adult male driver was subsequently cited for a traffic violation.

• An officer responded to call of a male possibly driving naked in a vehicle in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue Sept. 25. The vehicle was not located and the plate given did not match to the vehicle.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 800 block of I-35W Sept. 26. An adult male was subsequently arrested for second-degree DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 2200 block of Main Street Sept.26.

The adult female driver was cited for no proof of insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Officers responded to a juvenile status offense call regarding the use of tobacco/electronic delivery device at the middle school Sept. 26. The investigation is ongoing.

• A motorist called to report another motorist had been driving recklessly and passed in a dangerous place in the 7500 block of Main Street Sept. 26. The accused driver said they felt the other driver had been texting and swerving and they wanted to avoid a crash. Both parties were spoken with about their driving conduct.

• Officers received a phone call report regarding extra patrol for stop sign violations in the 6500 block of Pheasant Run South Sept. 27. The caller was advised the police would provide extra patrol.

• Officers received a phone call regarding possible harassment between a neighbor and tree cutting service in the 6100 block of Partridge Court Sept.

27. Officers attempted to make contact with the neighbor but were unable to. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to an accident with injuries in the 300 block of Lilac Street Sept. 27. A vehicle involved fled the scene prior to offi cers arrival. A male victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Evidence was collected, but the suspect vehicle has not been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

• Offi cers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Ivy Court in Centerville Oct. 1 for a theft report. A bicycle was stolen.

• An officer responded to a report of juveniles throwing toilet paper in yards in the 7100 block of Rice Lake Drive Sept. 28. The juveniles were not located.

• Officers responded to a report of a kayak theft in the 2000 block of Otter Lake Drive Sept. 28. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a call of a delivery driver driving recklessly in the 6500 block of West Shadow Lake Drive Sept. 19. The business was notifi ed.

• Officers responded to a report of a hit and run property damage accident in the area of Elm Street and Sunset Avenue Sept. 29. Officers photographed the scene and forwarded the report to the public works department for repairs.

• Officers responded to a report of a head-on personal injury accident near Old Birch Street and Birch Street Sept. 20. One driver was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of an impaired driver in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Sept. 29. An adult female was subsequently arrested for various offenses and booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers responded to the area of Tart Lake Road and Langer Lane Sept. 20 to assist motorists who were stranded due to the heavy rain. Assistance was given to several motorists, as their vehicles were stranded due to high water.

• An officer responded to a report of two juveniles toilet papering a house in the 8100 block of Diane Street Sept. 30. The offi cer made contact with the juveniles and their parents.

• An officer took a report of a vehicle theft in the 800 block of Birch Street Oct.1. The officer was able to confirm the identity of the suspect, however the suspect and the vehicle have yet to be located.

• Officers responded to a report of a personal injury accident in the area of I-35W and Main Street Oct. 1.

Officers arrived and the driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The State Patrol handled the crash report.

• An officer responded to a theft report in the 600 block of Apollo Drive Sept. 20. Officers found a cell phone had been stolen. The case is under investigation.

• An officer took a report of a license plate that had been tampered with in the 6600 block of Pelican Place Sept. 21. There is no suspect information at this time.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 800 block of I-35W Sept. 21. The driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI.

• Officers were dispatched to a delayed damage to property complaint in the 6400 block of Lakota Trail Oct. 1. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to assist with a person who have fallen out of a boat into Peltier Lake and didn’t resurface Sept. 22. The male was later located and found to be deceased.

• Officers made an attempt to serve a warrant at a residence in the 500 block of Ash Street Sept. 18.

While at the residence, offi cers observed numerous ordinance violations and cited the homeowner for the violations.

• Officers received a phoned vandalism report from a resident in the 7200 block of Heather Court Sept.

23. Officers spoke with the complainant, who stated several things in his yard were tampered with but not damaged.

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• An officer responded to a phone • Offi cers were dispatched to a report of a property damage call fraud report from the 7200 hit-and-run vehicle accident in block of Clearwater Drive in the 9100 block of Lake Drive in Centerville Sept. 29. The caller Lexington Sept. 21. The victim’s advised her personal financial information was compromised in vehicle was hit while it was a phone call scam. Police advised parked. There is no suspect information at this time. the woman of her options.

• Police were dispatched to the intersection of Center Street • Offi cers were dispatched to the and Dupre Road in Centerville 30 block of Pine Drive in Circle Sept. 26 on a report of a cat that Pines Sept. 30 on a mail theft in was had been hit by a car and progress. An adult female was was in the middle of the road. arrested.

Officers arrived on scene and transported the cat to Otter Lake • Police were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Animal Hospital.

Centerville Sept. 20 on a phone • Theft by swindle was reported call theft report. The caller by a resident from the 200 block advised his vehicle was stolen of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines two nights ago.

Sept. 26.

• Offi cers were dispatched to the 0 block of Pleasant View Lane in Circle Pines Sept. 27 for a male who had damaged property.

The male was located and transported to jail.

• Officers received a report of an unidentifi ed male harassing citizens on a city walking trail in the 7000 block of Snow Owl Circle Sept. 18.

Officers contacted the complainant and gathered information for the report.

• Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Post Road Sept. 19 to arrest a male on two outstanding warrants. The male was arrested on the warrants and is charged with fi fth-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. An adult female was also cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents :

• Officers observed a vehicle hit a dog in the 900 block of Main Street Sept. 18. The dog is believed to have only sustained minor injuries.

• Offi cers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Woodland Road in Circle Pines Sept. 20 on a threat report. The police spoke with both parties to mediate the situation.

• Police responded to a phone call report of a theft from motor vehicle in the 8800 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Sept. 21. The caller advised an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and stole some small coins/currency. The total loss is estimated to be $50.

• Offi cers responded to a theft from motor vehicle report in the 3800 block of Woodland Road in Lexington Sept. 21. The caller advised an unknown suspect forced entry into a contractor’s truck, took property and damaged the vehicle. The total loss is estimated to be $1,500.

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Offi ce Employee and Citizen Recognition Awards Ceremony was conducted Sept. 20 at the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Deputy Corey LaPlante and Deputy Steve Wittl were given Life Saving Awards for their actions May 15 when they received a medical call from a Hugo residence regarding a male with heart problems. Upon arrival, the deputies determined the male was not breathing and had no pulse. They began CPR and hooked him up to an AED. They continued CPR until the

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Kids Cooking School forced to close its doors “One of her goals, I am thinking, was to get kids to realize that this was not magic and that After 18 months, the Kids they really could cook things Cooking School in Lino Lakes and have lots of fun doing it, has had to close its doors. and be creative at the same “I am absolutely heart broken time,” she said. “She and her and devastated,” said owner school were a real special opand Lino Lakes resident Tiffany portunity for children and the Cavegn. “There were 100 little community. I am sure she will things that didn’t go as planned, be missed.” and the little things just added Blaine resident Lorri Whitup to spending more money ney’s son Reese is Cavegn’s each month than we earned.” longest standing student and Cavegn, a chef and health has participated in numerous coach, is the founder of a nonclasses and camps. profit organization, Healthy “I don’t even know how to deStrong Kids of Minnesota scribe what a godsend The Kids whose mission is to teach young Cooking School was for our FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS people how to cook healthy family. If your kid plays hockey Kids Cooking School owner Tiffany Cavegn, a Lino Lakes resident, demonwhile providing food assisor soccer or is interested in katance to families In need. After strates piping for students who attended an all-day camp on President’s rate or dance, the opportunities teaching community education Day dedicated to making a five-layer cake. The school opened its doors are endless. If your 8-year-old in February 2017. Cavegn is hopeful for a “Kids Cooking School 2.0” in the classes, she realized their was son has his heart set on being a a need for a kids cooking school future, perhaps in a mobile trailer. chef and wants to take classes, locally. it is infinitely more difficult,” In February 2017, the Kids explained, adding families from The business took another hit she said.

Cooking School opened its Centennial Schools as well as this February, after Facebook “To say Reese and we as a doors in a space at 6511 Ware White Bear Lake and Mounds made some changes in regards family are saddened at the closRoad in Lino Lakes. The school View often enrolled in classes/ to business pages. “Facebook ing of The Kids Cooking School was known not only for its camps, but families from other started making businesses is an understatement. Chef Tifthemed camps while schools neighboring districts did not. spend more money on ads in fany’s dedication to the school were closed and in the sumAnother major hit for the order to get the same reach and the kids who attended there mers, but also for its Junior business, Cavegn said, was a we were getting before. Before was a true gift to all us parents Chef Series and birthday shift in funding after the presi- February, I had a reach of about who have looked for something parties. dential election in 2016. “A huge 80 percent...I had one little video other than sports for our kids A couple weeks ago, Cavegn change we weren’t expecting clip that reached 4,000 people to do,” she said. “You can really was forced to make the hard was the season of grant awards without me spending a penny,” tell she poured her heart and decision to close because the switched from healthy eating to she recalled. “After the change, soul and sweat into that place. business had fallen behind in social justice,” she said. “That I would make a post and maybe To see it close when she worked rent and could no longer afford doesn’t mean there weren’t any 40 people would see it. I would so hard and provided such a the space. healthy eating grants, but a spend $50 on an ad to get 300 unique service to so many kids “The number one thing was lot of lenders are moving into people to see it when previously is truly sad. I certainly hope awareness. There were still a the social justice area and the I spent $10 to get 7,000 people to that an angel investor or nonton of people that didn’t know competition was high.” see it.” profit supporter will step in and we were there. Even though Cavegn added, “We have Cecilia Peterson is hopeful give Tiffany the opportunity to there was one day that was known we were losing money the business will be able to find rebuild and provide this amazfull (of students), there were for a while and several different a new normal. Her grandson ing and unique opportunity to three other days where schools funding options that we tried attended a few classes at the kids in this area.” were closed, when we should’ve to get, both grants and loans, school and had his 10th birthDespite the setback, Cavegn been full but we weren’t,” she didn’t come through.” day party there. has not given up on the

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Apprentice program to help fill driver shortage Metro Transit recently announced it will participate in the Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative, which will bring on as many as 200 new employees in the coming years. The initiative is operated by the Minnesota departments of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and Labor and Industry. By participating in the program, apprentices can earn a wage while being trained in an area with a high demand for workers.

Metro Transit operates 130 bus routes, providing 260,000 trips a day. Currently, the transit service is about 90 drivers short of its full complement of nearly 1,600.

Bus drivers at Metro Transit start at $19.94 an hour and are eligible for a benefits package. It is one of the few jobs that offers a pension to part-time workers. In addition to the apprenticeship program, Metro Transit is continuing to actively recruit drivers and mechanics.

Woods of Terror changes name to Hell Woods Woods of Terror, located at 5696 170th St., Hugo, is now open for scares through Halloween. In addition to new sets and new scares, the business has changed its name to Hell Woods. The trail will be open from from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, with extended hours the week of Halloween. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.hellwoods.com/.

school’s mission.

“There is no doubt that the concept is a winner. It is simply finding a way to make it financially sustainable. I am committed to still working on that,” she said. “This is what I am meant to do. Like artists who have to paint, I have to do this.”

Even though the doors to the business have closed, ideas for what Cavegn calls “Kids Cooking School 2.0” are swirling.

“Ideas are dancing in my head like sugar plums on Christmas Eve,” Cavegn said.

The idea at the top of her list is a bus/trailer concept so the school could travel and be more easily accessible.

“One of the things we learned is that even if we got grants to have some free classes, the majority of the children that really need it couldn’t get way up here to Lino Lakes,” she said.

Another idea would be to develop a partnership with a larger, regional nonprofit or organization that would be willing to either house the program or help with the administration side of things.

For now, Cavegn urges people to continue following the business on social media for what comes next. “We are not going away. Stick with us. This is a chapter, it is not the end of the book,” she said.

Cavegn is also open to ideas for potential partnerships.

For people who have already signed up for fall classes, Cavegn said she will do her absolute best to give refunds for registration fees.

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City gets its ďŹ rst community solar garden

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Hugo’s ordinance requires ground mounted systems that do not exceed 15 feet in height at full tilt. The FastSun solar farm will have 4,000 panels producing 1 megawatt of electricity.

HUGO — The city is getting its first solar farm.

A solar farm on 165th Street N., west of Henna Avenue, will see the light of day after getting City Council approval Oct. 1.

FastSun LLC Solar plans to lease a 30-acre site owned by Henry and Linda Gregoire, of Aitkin, and use 5 acres for a 1 megawatt array of panels.

The farm will generate enough power for 165 homes.

The applicant requested approval of an interim use permit months ago and finally got the go ahead after several public hearings and council meetings.

Conditions were added to reduce impact to surrounding properties after neighbors voiced opposition to the project. Among revisions are more frequent reviews of the permit, according to City Planner Rachel Juba. Also, all trees shall be at least 8 feet tall when planted to screen the area. Landscaping shall be set back at least 30 feet from the

west and east property line and a landscape maintenance plan shall be reviewed each year for the first two after installation and every fi ve years following. The solar farm shall be adequately screened from public right of way and adjacent properties.

The city will hold an escrow account for decommissioning when the time comes. Residents also requested a black-coated chain link fence around the solar panel area, which was added to the conditions.

The garden will generate electricity that will be purchased by Xcel Energy for 25 years. FastSun CEO Dean Leischow noted in a letter to council that the solar garden will help Xcel meet the state’s mandate for use of renewable energy sources and will align with the city’s goals for sustainability. Xcel customers can subscribe to a share of the electrical output from the project.

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Oct. 17: EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 24: 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. 11: Oct. 15: Oct. 16: Oct. 17:

Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Historical Commission meeting at 1 p.m.

EDA meeting at 5 p.m.

Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Oct. 20: Recycling Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct. 22: City Council work session at 6 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 24: Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Centerville property tax levy to decrease

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — After several work sessions with its finance and public works directors, the Centerville City Council unanimously adopted the 2019 preliminary budget and tax levy at its Sept. 26 meeting.

The total proposed 2019 levy is presently set at $2,707,338, a $48,342 decrease from the 2018 levy. Tax payers should see a 1.75 percent reduction in the total tax levy from last year, Finance Director Bruce DeJong said.

To drive the budget downward, the city reduced the debt service levy to the tune of $71,164—about a 12 percent decrease.

The city also reduced revenue and expenditures related to the fire relief association pension system and in personal services area of city employees, DeJong said.

City staff is comfortable with this budget, City Administrator Mark Statz said. “We can accomplish a lot of our goals with this budget in hand.”

Though the budget decreased, it still holds room for a part-time receptionist, additional public works employee and a $20,000 budget for the Economic Development Authority, Statz said.

“There are a couple of things on the budget I disagree with,” Councilman Matthew Montain said.

“Before finalizing, we’ll need to work out things with employees and consultants.”

“I’m OK with this figure being the maximum, knowing it can be adjusted downward,” Councilman Russ Koski said. “This is a high number; I’d like to get more reductions,” Councilman Steve King said.

“We still have more work to do,” said Council Member D. Love. “The majority of our expenditures are in public safety, as it has been in most years. I feel good about that.” Much of the discussion in preparing the budget was to make sure the city didn’t see drastic spikes in the future and that Centerville remained in good shape.

“The 1.75 percent decrease in the levy shows we have put the work in, and I’d like to continue that,” Love said.

Mayor Jeff Paar said the highlight of the budget for him is the lack of spikes. “We could have seen a bigger decrease this year and next year see a big increase. It all depends on when bonds come due and when the city buys and sells land,” he said.

The city will continue to fund mill and overlay projects for its roads. “We want to stabilize the budget, prevent spikes and prepare for long range,” Paar said.

DeJong noted that the preliminary levy would be certified to Anoka County before the end of September — the deadline — and serve as the basis of the Truth in Taxation notices coming out in early to mid-November.

“This is the maximum tax levy that can be placed on residents for the year,” he reminded council. The levy can be reduced, however, before the Truth in Taxation hearing at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Centerville City Hall.

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HUGO BITS AND PIECES HUGO — The City Council approved the following at its Oct. 1 meeting: • Plans and specifications, and advertisement for bid, for a 1.5 million gallon water tower.

Tower No. 4 will be located near Oneka Ridge Golf Course and the Fox Meadows development on 125th Street, east of Hwy. 61. The city purchased the property in 2008 and constructed well No. 6 in 2010. The tower will be located behind the pump house.

Construction was delayed, noted City Engineer Mark Erichson, when economic development slowed and water conservation measures reduced demand. Now that development has picked up, the city is looking at constructing the tower this fall through summer of 2020.

“It’s a substantial investment,” Erichson said, with a cost estimated at $4.5 million.

The 500,000-gallon water tower at Fenway Avenue and 130th will be dismantled.

The new tower is similar to the one on the city’s north end.

Erichson said a 50-foot treeline will remain along the border with the golf course to provide as much screening as possible.

City Administrator Bryan Bear said southern Hugo experiences low water pressure; the tower will fi x that problem.

• Pay request in amount of $295,000 for Oneka Lake Boulevard and Harrow Avenue improvements to North Valley, Inc. • Assessment roll for Oneka Lake Boulevard and Harrow Avenue Street Improvement Project.

The project cost $875,000 with $166,000 of that amount assessed to property owners, or $3,400 per single family home. The city is funding $709,000 from its capital improvement and state aid funds.

No one spoke at a public hearing.

• Acceptance of FEMA assistance to fi refighters grant and authorized purchase of new self contained breathing apparatus for the Hugo Fire Department. The department received a $160,800 grant to offset the air bottles and air packs.

There were more than 20,000 applications for the funding.

• Resolution approving conditional use permit (CUP) at 5725 148th St. N. to expand a legal nonconforming industrial use.

Kersten’s Auto Sales owners Scott and Susan Kersten, who operate a wholesale auto body business, want to sell their building to Automotive Reflections, a retail auto body repair shop. A CUP is required to change a business at that site from wholesale to retail. Automotive Reflections, owned

by Chad and Ann Nelson, would have less impact on traffic, parking and outside storage.

• Scheduled a grand opening for the new Lions

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Park playground for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17.

• Approved a resolution supporting the Forest Lake School District operating levy.

Superintendent Steve Massey told council the district is looking to increase spending by $825 per pupil. “Why? We are funded largely by the state per pupil,” he said. “And the state has not kept up with inflation. There is a $2,500 gap in state funding. All districts are facing a deficit. A voter approved referendum makes up the difference. Our referendum has not seen an increase in 12 years. We have cut our budget by $7.5 million in the last four years.”

A voter approved referendum would close that gap.

Mayor Tom Weidt asked Massey how the district would use the funds. Lower class sizes and a restoration of previously made cuts, including services for both struggling and gifted students, he said. If the levy fails, an elementary school would likely close, there would be reductions in electives and staff and fees would increase.

For comparison, White Bear Lake brings in $1,100 more per pupil than Forest Lake, the superintendent said.

Enrollment has seen a slight decline, which means budget cuts. “We compete with two strong charter schools in the district,” he noted, adding that growth in Hugo should help reverse that trend.

• Tabled a resolution for boundary changes in the Browns Creek and Rice Creek Watershed Districts.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS ordinance for homeowners with a private well to keep using it as long as they’re still living in the house, Montain said.

• After a discussion, conducted • Formally adopted the Water the second reading and approved Supply Plan for submission to the by a vote of 4-1 (Councilman Steve Department of Natural ResourcKing opposed) the water conneces (DNR). Council previously tion ordinance amending City approved the water supply plan Code Chapter 51, after removing for review by the DNR and other language concerning the $10,000 agencies. The city received notice fee. that the plan had been approved by The three triggers that require those agencies. connection to city sewer and The plan includes emergency water are a home sale, a building preparedness procedures, conserpermit for work increasing the vation strategies, water demand footprint of a home by more than analysis, treatment and storage, one-third, and failure of a well or sources of water and future deseptic system. Property owners mand projections. are assessed when the lateral line • Approved a request from Mark is installed from the main to their Guggenberger, 6928 Ivy Court, to homes. However, they are under no pay his water line lateral charge obligation to hook up to city sewer of $6,500 as a special assessment and water until one of the three to be paid with his property taxes. triggers occurs.

Guggenberger was willing to sign a special assessment agreement It will now be unlawful for and waiver for a period of 10 years anyone to install a private waat 5 percent interest. ter system intended to provide Property owners are given the water for human consumption opportunity to appear before or a private sewer system for the council to answer any questions sanitary removal of waste in the about their wishes to use one of the city, except where city water and several payment options available. sewer systems are not accessible.

• Awarded the contract to deThere is enough lenience in the The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Sept. 26 meeting:

molish the house and garage on city-owned property at 1737 Main St. to Sauter & Sons Inc. of Ramsey in the amount of $17,700.

• Discussed possible changes to the delinquent utility bills policy before maintaining current practices, which entail sending out notices of overdue utility bills once each year, holding a public hearing, then certifying the delinquent bills to the county for inclusion on property taxes.

City staff wondered what council thought of adopting a more aggressive policy, such as water shut-off after a series of warnings. Currently, city costs are recovered through penalties and interest, City Administrator Mark Statz said.

The city recently sent out more than 250 notices for delinquent utility bills out of a total of 1,400 utility payers. Council members said they “didn’t have the heart” to impose stringent procedures.

• Gave general support for city staff to research ways to honor veterans, especially those who live in the city or who are currently deployed, by becoming a Yellow Ribbon City or a Purple Heart City.

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Bears homecoming humbling against Woodbury

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

It was the kicking phase of the game that kicked the White Bear Lake Bears in the butt Friday evening.

The Woodbury Royals handed the Bears a 33-15 homecoming loss, just after the Bears had slipped into the rankings at No. 10. The Bears are now 4-2 and Woodbury 5-1.

“Our specials were bad and we were out-coached and out-played,” assessed Bear coach Ryan Bartlett. “We ran the ball badly, and they were tougher than us. I was extremely disappointed overall. Hats off to Woodbury, they played great.”

The Bears have been steady most of the season, but not so on this evening, right from the start.

Brice Peters fumbled the opening kickoff out-of-bounds at the three yard line — it was a tricky, twisting kick on a misty evening — and Cooper Anderson shanked a punt, giving Woodbury the ball at the Bears 24 yard line. Andrew Kramer darted 13 yards to score.

The Bears were even at halftime 7-7 but Kramer took the opening kick of the second half 94 yards for a touchdown.

Then came Drew Pearson’s 29-yard punt return to set up a short field goal.

The Bears started at their own 10 after a penalty on the kick return — then gave up a safety on a high snap over the punter. The Royals capped a 19-point third quarter with Brock Rinehart’s 29-yard run.

Highlight for the Bears was a perfectly executed 73-yard touchdown on Anderson’s downfield pass that hit Kevin Boeing in stride. That was followed by Andrew Kleist’s two-point conversion run that pulled them within 26-15. The first-half Bear touchdown was a one-yarder by Zach Griebel.

The Bears were held to 71 yards in 23 rushes and were stopped twice on fourth-and-one plays, one of them at the five. Peters led with 36 yards in six carries and had a 47-yard kick return.

Anderson completed 13 of 25 passes for 149 yards. Boeing had four catches for 89 yards. Meanwhile, Charlie Wilson, Woodbury’s backup quarterback, rushed for 97 yards and a two-yard touchdown after their starter had a leg injury.

The Bears will play Cretin-Derham Hall (3-3) at St. Thomas University on Friday, Oct. 12.

WHITE BEAR SCHOOL BRIEFS Gold Award comes by helping other students

White Bear Lake Area High School student Sabrina Bush completed her Girl Scouts Gold Award project by serving local elementary students. Sabrina reflected on what it was she loved to do when she was a student at Matoska International Elementary School, where she attended. For the last nine months, Sabrina has collected, organized and codified fun and engaging math activities and resources for students in kindergarten through fi fth grade.

This week, Sabrina presented “math stations” to each of the nine extended day programs throughout the district. The math stations include games and puzzles to challenge students at all grade levels. The Gold Award is similar to the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Award requirements include identifying an issue, investigating it thoroughly, creating a service project plan and taking action.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial girls soccer emerged as champions in a close Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) race by nipping Blaine 3-2 in the conference finale Thursday evening.

The documentary “ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” will be shown from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in the sanctuary, 900 Stillwater Road. The event will be followed by a mental health panel. It is hosted by St. Andrew’s Church in partnership with Mahtomedi Public Schools, White Bear Lake Area Schools, and the Youth Service Bureau. It is free to attend. Register at ysb.net/event.

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Khyah Harper and Olivia Lovick each delivered a goal and an assist in the win at Blaine.

Madison Monson had the other goal and Sadie Harper had an assist.

The Cougars led 3-1 until late in the game. Blaine scored twice on free kicks.

“I am proud of the girls for rising to the occasion and being prepared for the atmosphere at Blaine,” coach Ginger Flohaug said.

“We switched in and out of a few formations and moved players around based on the game score and situations we saw.”

Centennial fi nished conference play 11-2-0 for 33 points (three for a win, one for a tie), followed by Maple Grove 10-2-1 (32 points), Andover 9-1-3 (30 points), and Anoka, Champlin Park and Blaine, all 9-3-1. The NWSC has 14 teams.

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Cougar boys runners-up Centennial boys soccer beat Elk River 2-0 and tied Blaine 2-2 in their last two Northwest Suburban games last week and finished tied for second place among 14 teams. Totino-Grace was champion at 12-0-1, with the Cougars and Champlin Park next, each 9-3-1. Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson knocked in both goals against the Elks, while Matt Hove and Isaac Nowacki scored against Blaine. Richard Hemric made nine saves in the shutout and stopped four of six against Blaine.

The No. 9 ranked Cougars (12-3-1 overall) host Mounds View in the Section 5AA opener Tuesday and if they win will play again Thursday, Oct. 11.

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DISTRICT 38A: Candidates discuss governance and transportation FROM PAGE 1

Runbeck added in addition to continuing to reduce those costs, there also needs to be price transparency for prescriptions and procedures.

“I also hear people talk about local roads and I think we know that some of our roads are in pretty bad shape,” she said.

Fogarty said the top issues he has heard about are transportation and roads.

“Too many roads are in need of more than just pothole filling. There is a 15-year backlog in repairing our roads. It is time to go to the bank, it is time for the state to do some major bonding to get the jobs done,” he said. “I wouldn’t go use my promotion money to fix the roof on my house; the state shouldn’t use general fund monies to fix their roads.”

Fogarty said people are becoming more and more concerned with the costs of health care and how it ties into their retirement and fixed incomes.

2. Both parties agree that increased funding is needed for road and transit system improvements. How would you propose those funds be raised?

“With the federal dollars being so tight, the state has to prepare itself for having a sticker shock,” Fogarty said. “It is like going to a car dealer after driving your car for 10 years. The first time you look at those new sticker prices on the window, you are pretty shocked and by the second or third time you go there and finally purchase a car, you get adjusted to them.”

Fogarty said he would like to see some technical solutions.

“The way cities and counties are saving on LED lights, we can work on transit the same way and try to implement some new technologies, congestion control, a little more sophisticated metering, new fleets ... There are a lot of technologies out there to help create a more even flow in traffic.”

Runbeck said this topic has come up every year for the 10 years she has been in the Legislature.

“We are proposing and actually passed in the House a dedication of a portion of the auto parts sales tax. If all of it was committed to roads, it would be $550 million every two years,” she said.

“I don’t think we want to dedicate all of that, but the idea that we use some general funds for our roadway system is something that most every other state does, so I am not at all reluctant to say that we should consider taking a part of that and using it for our road system.”

Runbeck added she also wants to look into the percentage of dollars that are being spent on highways versus the transit system.

“We spend roughly 40 percent on transit and 60 percent on roads. We all know we need a good transit system, but today our metro transit system costs our state taxpayers $1.1 billion a year versus our metro highways/freeways system (where) we spend $350 million a year,” she said. “We are spending three times the amount on our transit system that serves

CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 7:00 pm at Hugo City Hall to consider Preliminary Plat and PUD applications for Shlayba Inc., 8335 136th Street Court, Hugo, MN 55038, for a development to be known as “The Preserve on Sunset Lake”.

The Preliminary Plat and PUD are requested to allow for the creation of 13 single family home lots on approximately 135 acres. The property is generally located south of 125th Street North and west of Illies Avenue North and legally described as that part of the south half of Section 34, Township 31, Range 21, City of Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota. (full legal description available at Hugo City Hall).

Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time.

Rachel Juba, Planner Published one time in The Citizen on October 11, 2018.

CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WATER TOWER NO. 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Hugo at City Hall until 11:00 a.m. CDT, Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at said time and place by representatives of the City of Hugo. Bids arriving after the designated time will be returned unopened. Said proposals are for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction of a 1.5 Million Gallon Composite Elevated Water Storage Tank and appurtenant items.

Substantial completion of the water tower and related site improvements is required on or before June 1, 2020.

The provisions of Minn. Stat. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids/RFP of the City shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared

by WSB & Associates, Inc., 178 East 9th Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101, which are on file with the City of Hugo and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at City Hall.

about 4 percent of the riders. There is something that is really kind of out of whack here.”

3. What should be the role of the Metropolitan Council in guiding policy development in the north metro?

“Over the years they have grown and amassed more power,” noted Runbeck. “The reason it is an issue, and governance is the issue, is you have 16 folks that sit on the Met Council. They are not elected to anything, they are simply appointed to that position and they respond to only one person, the governor,” she explained. “There is no way that they are accountable to you and me, to folks at the various city levels ... That is not good government, and they are the only entity in the whole country that (is) organized the way they are organized.”

Fogarty said, “It is the governance of it, the fact that there are no elected officials, there is no continuity from one administration to the next. They (county and city officials) all agree that the mission of it is sound and the purpose of creating it and continuing it is sound, and we should move forward with it, just as a different structure. We can certainly come up with better governance of the Met Council matching other metropolitan areas of the United States.”

4. Minnesota’s business property taxes are among the highest in the nation. What would you do at the Legislature to address this?

“Whether taxes are coming from business or private property, no one wants to be hit with an unexpected bill. I pay property taxes in two counties and three school districts. I have a home, a small investment property and I am the vice chair and treasurer of Fogarty Farms LLC,” Fogarty said. “Property tax bites too, but it is the one and only bill that is the most predictable. Proper investments in our schools, in the local government aid, by the state can help reduce the pressure on local districts.”

Runbeck said she has already worked to address the issue during her time in the Legislature. “There were several tax bills that didn’t really get anywhere in the past session, but there have been efforts to begin the process of unwinding and repealing the statewide business property tax,” she said. “It is still a tax that most states don’t levy on their businesses, so it makes us really an outlier...”

5. Your community is part of not just a regional or national marketplace, but a global one that competes for business and talent on a global basis. What policies would you support to help retain and attract businesses and talent to the region?

“When you think about a lot of the big industry here — agribusiness, mining, manufacturing — they are really reliant on having affordable, lowcost energy,” Runbeck said. “So that has to be a concern and we have to work to keep and perhaps unwind some of the things that have begun to drive our energy prices up.”

Runbeck added Minnesota needs to do more to make sure students are graduating with a multiplic-

The bidder shall have experience as a General Contractor in the successful completion of at least three (3) water towers. Experience by subcontractors will not be considered.

Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 (including the current City General Specifications) by inputting Quest project # 5975064 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 178 East 9th Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101 for a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc., which includes $25.00 for a copy of the current City of Hugo General Specifications (updated April 2018). Potential bidders will be required to purchase a copy of the current City of Hugo General Specifications and Standard Detail Plates for Street and Utility Construction. If you already have the current City General Specifications (dated April 2018), the project-specific plans and specifications can be purchased for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00.

Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase digital or paper Bidding Documents as specified above.

No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City of Hugo and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, or certified check, or bid bond made payable to the City of Hugo in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount bid to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening of bids. The City of Hugo reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

No specification interpretations will be made by telephone.

BY ORDER OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published two times in The Citizen on October 11 and 25, 2018.

CITY OF HUGO NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Hugo will hold a General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. to fill

ity of skills and to retrain employees who have been in the job force for a number of years.

Fogarty said, “I would not focus on tax breaks, they are too short term. They don’t help the community in building a strong community. I would work to create a sound, stronger community, one that has people that are ready to grab onto any task because they have education to back it up.”

He added, “Mass transit corridors in the metro area are one of the best growth areas in the state. We need more kinds of this kind of growth.”

Audience question: As a public school teacher, I am concerned about inequity of school funding. What do you propose should be done about this issue in our community?

“Inequity in schools, they nickel around the edges.

The state over the last decade and a half has slowly withdrawn its support of the pie of the education money,” Fogarty said. “I would try to back up the support from the state back into school system and take some of the pressure off of each individual school district so they don’t have to do the levying every time there is a vote to come down.”

Runbeck said, “Seventy-five percent of all funding for schools comes from state taxpayers, so we are very well funded. We are a state that really does the right thing for our districts. The remainder comes from the local taxpayer, and I think that we have talked for a long time about how the state, from an equity standpoint, needs to prop up those districts that have lower property wealth.”

She added, “Unfortunately we have about 62 districts that are in same situation and the price tag for complete equity so we are all on the same level is an extraordinary amount of money. We have to be in a position to inch that along and grow that.”

Audience question: Would you support an increase in the gas tax? If yes or no, why?

“There has been an effort by the Minnesota Chamber to find and get to the underlying costs of putting in our roadbeds. Knowing the costs, getting a little more familiar with how we might save costs is step one,” Runbeck said. “We are pretty similar to all the states around us. We are at 28 cents/gallon. There are many ways to cut that pie and look at that issue.

It is a combination of a variety of things.”

Fogarty said he would be in support of an increase in the gas tax, but noted that can’t be the only solution.

“With other types of vehicles coming on roads, natural gas or electric, the consumption will go down.

It is a similar situation that we faced 20 years ago increasing the cigarette taxes. As we increased them, consumption went down and the revenue wasn’t there that they thought would be there at first,” he said. “It is part of the solution, but just a part.”

To watch the full candidate forum, visit https:// northmetrotv.com/mn-house-38a-local-decision-2018/.

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

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Youth hunt The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network hosted a Minnesota National Guard Youth Hunt Sept. 29 at Wild Wings of Oneka. Thirty youth from military families participated in shooting clay targets, a guided pheasant hunt and conservation lessons and received instructions on preparing harvested game for the dinner table.

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National Coffee with a Cop Day

The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the Centennial Lakes Police Department both hosted Coffee with a Cop events in honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day Wednesday, Oct. 3.

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Centennial Lakes Police Department Officer Jon Krueger, Community Service Officer Georgia Carlson, Officer Katy Mannin and Detective Dennis Spreng enjoy soda and coffee at McDonald’s in Circle Pines.

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The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department enjoyed chatting with a big crowd during the event at the Lino Lakes YMCA.

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Lino Lakes Officer Tou Vang met Jenna Moscherosch and her daughters Sophia (left) and Juliann.

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Centennial Lakes Police Department Detective Dennis Spreng, Officer Katy Mannin and Officer Jon Krueger pose for a photo with some children who would rather play in the indoor playground than drink coffee.

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