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Submitted The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf honored more than 35 volunteers and their guests at an event at the Hugo American Legion on Sunday, Sept.24. The Food Shelf would like to thank the volunteers who help enable feeding more than 175 families each month in zip code 55038 (Hugo, Centerville, portions of White Bear Lake and portions of Lino Lakes). Volunteers recognized included: Joan Moore, Coleen Wedebrand, Jack and Leslie Butler, Jim and June Smith, Trina Oswald and Pat Vilgos. Moore was selected as Volunteer of the Year. The food shelf could not operate without the generosity of all of its volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, go to www.hugofoodshelf.org, call 651-5286224, or email info@hugofoodshelf.org.

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E HEAR IT quite often, “Both newspapers and live theater are dead.” From personal experience, I beg to differ. A week ago some of our family attended the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis to enjoy the colorful, fast-moving, romantic “Aladdin.” The classic rags to riches story allows a young hero to learn an important lesson. While the theater night was a sellout, and as many of you know the Orpheum can be congested, the atmosphere even in the steep-seated balconies was exciting. MY SON, CARTER, and I own a number of weekly newspapers in Minnesota and Wisconsin and we know immediately if there is a About the mishap in delivery. Readers count on the delivery of hometown news. The Town print circulation is not declining Gene Johnson either. Advertisers pay the large majority of our costs for newspaper staff, printing and delivery. Readers are important to advertisers who want to tell their story and communicate with their customers. Subscribers, however, are also very important to a community newspaper’s success. If you are a subscriber who is reading this column now, thank you. You are important to us and we appreciate your support. Community newspapers are close to their readers in everyday life. Our reporters and editors spend hours at government meetings and all types of community events to report on what is important for you to know. Every week you get a lesson in civics through the newspaper and we hope it prompts more participation in local government. An important role of the “Press” is to hold government accountable. On the public notice pages, there is important information required by law for citizens to be informed. Residents who spend part of the year in other areas of the country find it important to have the community newspaper mailed to them so they can stay on top of information like tax increases, regulations on water usage, sports and academic achievement. We also need our subscribers to be eyes and ears to things that are happening in and around where they live. We need to know when there is news that needs to be reported. We encourage people to write letters to the editors complimenting, challenging or correcting actions of local government and volunteer organizations. We are thankful for those of you who use this freedom granted in the First Amendment to express and share your opinions. Most of you realize that not everyone pays for a subscription. We wish they would. We could add a couple more reporters if they did. We think it makes for a stronger community when more people are informed. We hope we can continue to have total market coverage. Our neighbor newspaper, the Forest Lake Times, has chosen to send their paper to only those who pay. There is a good economic reason to do that, but your support can help us avoid that situation. Let me just say it one more time, “We need your help.” The cost for salaries, newsprint and delivery increase every year. If you are not sure if you are a paid up subscriber, call our circulation department at 651-407-1234. AND ABOUT LIVE theater, there is a lot of excitement in the area for Lakeshore Players and their new building. The new, professional Zephyr Theatre is coming soon to Stillwater; not to mention all the devoted community theaters such as Masquers and Children’s Performing Arts in Forest Lake, and Arts Garden in Hugo. I don’t think print and live theater are going away any time soon. Thanks for your support. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Managing fear on Halloween and every day in between

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hile some stores are already decked out in Christmas decorations, Halloween is just a few weeks away. Soon parents will send their kids out into the night, many of them in traditional ghost, goblin or witch costumes. It is a night for “scary” fun. But it wasn’t always that way. Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, is the night before Saints Day Movers and All and according to several ancient Shakers traditions, it was a time when the Jerry boundary sepaHromatka rating the earthly world and the spirit world was very thin. For many the night was scary, but not fun. Some of our modern traditions like dressing in disguises, handing out treats to appease greedy goblins and putting lights in pumpkins, stem from ancient attempts to address fears of the unknown. While our current cultural perception of what Halloween means has changed, our natural instincts regarding how to deal with our fears has not. Hiding, appeasing, confronting or distracting are still classic coping

is very low – especially when appropriate precautions are taken. Sending a child out with a trusted adult, giving them a flashlight and reflective gear so they will be visible in the dark or asking them to inspect their candy before eating it are examples of dealing with fear without being limited by it. And the benefits of addressing your fears in a healthy way can be huge – it can lead to a fun mechanisms. Some methods are healthier than others, says Rachel night out with friends, a chance to be creative with a costume and Cain, director of outpatient menthe opportunity to get to know tal health at Northeast Youth & people in your neighborhood. Family Services. This can carry over to everyday Cain says that fear is a natural life. part life and acknowledging it is Fear is inevitable but it is not important. Fear can have a very insurmountable. Many fears can practical use. For example: a be handled on our own but somechild should have a healthy fear of walking around strange neigh- times we need the help of a friend, mentor or mental health profesborhoods at night while knocksional to keep them from having ing on random strangers homes an oversized, negative influence asking for things. on our daily lives and happiness. But keeping fear in context is And we need to remember that crucial. On Halloween, groups how we deal with fear, on Halof supervised children, walking loween or on any other day, has with flashlights and reflective an impact not only on us, but gear while asking people for candy can be very safe and fun. It on those around us – especially can also help us learn how to deal the next generation. We can help others learn how to manage fear with our fears. rather than have fear manage us. Cain stresses that taking time Wishing you and yours a safe to evaluate the risks and beneand happy Halloween. fits of giving in to your fears is critical to gaining a healthy view Jerry Hromatka is Executive of them. While no one can ever Director of Northeast Youth and guarantee that a child will ever Family Services. be harmed on Halloween, the risk

“We need the help of a friend, mentor or mental health professional to keep them from having an oversized, negative influence on our daily lives and happiness.”

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Chamber meets Lino Lakes City Council candidates BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES—The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum Thursday, Oct. 5 at Lino Lakes City Hall. During the forum, attendees and chamber members were able to hear about issues that were important to each of the City Council candidates and had the chance to ask the candidates their own questions. Chamber President Faamati Winey explained, due to time restraints and the fact that there were six candidates running for the Lino Lakes City Council, the Chamber did not invite Circle Pines City Council candidates to attend. Candidates Ryan Kenny, Jim Schueller and Dale Stoesz participated in the forum and candidate Brad Robinson along with current council members Rob Rafferty and Bill Kusterman did not attend. In the beginning of the forum, candidates had the opportunity to introduce themselves and each candidate answered two questions, all of them different. Audience members were able to ask questions at the end of the forum. Kenny, who has lived in Lino Lakes since 1990, graduated from Centennial before attending college in Bemidji. He explained he used to be involved locally with the Police Reserves, which is why he has a particular interest in public safety. “My whole goal here is to get a little bit more involved with the city, make a meaningful impact and bring the views of my neighbors to the city,” he said. Schueller has lived in Lino Lakes since 2004. He said his family chose Lino Lakes because of all it had to offer in addition to the schools. His family is currently building a new home in the Saddle Club development. He spent 25 years at Slumberland Furniture fi lling various managerial roles and has served on the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the past 1 ½ years. Stoesz has lived in Lino Lakes for 15 years and has worked at U.S. Bank for around 23 years in various roles. He currently works in the IT department, which is where his passion for technology stems from. Stoesz previously served a term on the Lino Lakes City Council in 2012 and has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for two years. Winey, the moderator, asked Kenny: What do you personally view is the greatest need for your community? “Fixing bike the paths for our kids and our selves when we go out for walks, the roads and public safety,” he said. “Something that is near and dear to my heart its engagement from public safety. I think the public safety team could be a little more engaged with the community itself.” An audience member later asked Kenny How do you plan on getting public safety more involved? Kenny said he would like to see officers engaging with youth at bus stops or hosting various Q&A or meet and greet types of events throughout the year, rather than the one big push for Night to Unite. Kenny’s last question was: What entity is the largest employer in Lino Lakes in your view? What obligation does the city government have to the largest employer as a percentage of how city funds are spent? He felt Target was the largest employer and said, “The city has to listen to all the businesses, make sure that

they all have a share and are heard. Businesses are citizens of the city as well, and I want to make sure they are not just going along with city regulations, but that they can also inspire change as well.” Winey asked Schueller: What do you feel can be done to attract more businesses to Lino Lakes? “What was shared with me over the past 1 ½ years (on EDAC) is that Lino has done some stuff to draw in businesses... but I think they can do more on the infrastructure. There are certain pockets of the business community around here that we don’t have sewer to yet, the streets don’t go there yet,” he said. Schueller was also asked: What do you see as your city’s major challenges and assets? He said the city’s assets include its people, parks and trails and its biggest challenges are infrastructure and increasing the business tax base. “We have not been aggressive over the years in developing and getting businesses in here, but I think its time,” he said. “We not only want to attract new business, but we need to be loyal and respectful to our current businesses.” He added, “We recently brought in a couple of family Mexican restaurants, they are good, but I think we are tapped out on them. Why bring in another one and have them have a competition. We need to subsidize other types of businesses to make a better community for all of us.” Stoesz answered the question: Suppose the City Council faced a development proposal that meets all the regulations, yet a large number of citizens appeared before the council to stop it. How would you decide to vote? “Over the last six years I have been presented with a lot of opportunities where there are new proposals that come to the table and there are always people who object to some pieces of it. The number one way to address those issues is, before the vote has actually taken place, to massage the ordinance/proposal so it does meet the citizens’ needs,” he said. “It is the responsibility of the city to abide by the rules we have. If it meets all of the requirements, in my mind we have to approve it otherwise we are setting the city up for potential litigation.” Stoesz also answered: What do you feel are the three most critical issues facing Lino Lakes today? He said digital infrastructure, taxes being too high and streets. Lastly, each of the candidates was asked: What are your thoughts on the public works building? Are you in support of building a brand new facility or do you prefer improving the existing facility? Schueller said, “I have a strong belief that employees, whether they are city, county or private, need to have tools they need to do their job. I don’t know about spending $12 million, I’d have to look at the fi ne print and what it all entails, but if it’s come to the point where we need it, we need it.” Stoesz said, “The public works building is the building that gets talked about the most and most citizens have never seen it or even know where it is...They are going to have to come to the table with a proposal that makes sense for Lino Lakes. The fi rst proposal was a wild card, a dream kind of building, we don’t need that. We just need to support our staff and give them a good working environment.” Kenny said, “no comment.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 6514-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Hugo Public Works Garage, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Drop off household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables. Also confidential document shredding. Contact: co. washington.mn.us

CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Station 3, 1880 Main St., Centerville, Station 1, 2 East Rd., Circle Pines Details: Trucks and equipment, demos, kids activities, visit with firefighters. Contact: centennial fire.org

BBQ RIB COOK-OFF

When: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Lion’s Park, 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo Details: Free BBQ ribs with fixings until gone, games, raffle and more. All donations (encouraged) benefit the Yellow Ribbon Foundation of Minnesota. Contact: facebook. com/thefrygroup

WARGO FALL FESTIVAL

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Celebrate fall

with pressed cider, pioneer games and self-guided nature activities for the family. Free. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 Where: Rice Lake Centre, 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Bldg. Details: There will be a short meeting followed by various card, board or dice games. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact: 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

and the effects of the changing season with an evening stroll through the forest, marsh and prairie. $5/person, all ages. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

BOO BASH

When: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: In front of Festival Foods, Victor Marketplace Details: Games, face painting, trick-or-treating, and free pumpkins while supplies last. Food available for purchase. Costumes welcome, but not necessary. Contact: 651-762-3618

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Firehouse Chili Cook-off WHEN: 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 WHERE: Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main St.

admission and bowl of favorite chili for $5; also hot dogs, beer and other beverages. Under 12 free. Fundraiser for Centennial Lions and Fire Dept.

DETAILS: Taste and vote on varieties of home made chili. $10

CONTACT: centennialfire.org

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS FEATHERED FRIENDS When: 1-3 p.m. SaturPLAY “500”

When: 12: 45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, and the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Bldg. Details: Games begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Bring a friend. Contact: 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

AUTUMNAL EQUINOX EXPLORATION

When: 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 Where: YMCA Camp Heritage, 7732 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: See wildlife

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day, Oct. 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Discover more about birds and how to identify them with a naturalist, learn to use binoculars, and put skills to the test on a hike. Best for kids ages 5-9, but all ages welcome. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 and the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Bldg. Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding communities are invited to join us for an afternoon of Cribbage, coffee and refreshments. If you are from Centerville and need a ride, contact Pete Nadeau @ 651-429-1514. Contact: 651-429-4413

LADIES NIGHT OUT FALL SIP & SHOP

When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N., Hugo Details: 25 vendors, drink specials and door prizes. Receive an extra prize entry by bringing a non-perishable food item for the food shelf.

YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK HAMBURGER NIGHT

When: 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct 25 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

PREPARING TO DOWNSIZE

When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 or Thursday, Oct. 26 Where: Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, 14602 Finale Avenue North, Hugo. Details: Information session will help attendees get mentally and physically organized in preparation of downsizing. The session will provide tips on what to do with things, prioritizing memories and household items. Space is limited. Contact: RSVP to 651888-6557.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: Noon-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Where: St. Genevieve’s Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd., Centerville Details: All blood types needed. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women. Contact: 800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

LITTLE GOBLINS COSTUME PARTY

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Ghosts, gob-

lins and more! Children dress up in costumes and enjoy a night of themed carnival games, crafts and refreshments. Family-appropriate costumes only. Preregistration required. Contact: 651-982-2440 or www.ci.lino-lakes. mn.us

Ongoing PINE TREE APPLE ORCHARD PUMPKIN PATCH

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 30-Oct 22; 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, beginning Oct. 4 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, Dellwood Details: Pick your own pumpkin; also wagon rides and corn maze; live music most days. Contact: 651-429-7202 or www.pinetreeapple orchard.com

SCENIC WAGON RIDES

When: 1-5 p.m. Fridays, 10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 22 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, Dellwood Details: Wagon rides run continuously. Contact: 651-429-7202 or www.pinetreeapple orchard.com

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE

When: Open daily through Oct. 31 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes

Details: Corn maze, farm dig sand box, pedal carts, spiderweb, mini maze, corn box, barnyard and more. Complimentary hayrides to pumpkin patch on weekends. Contact: 651-780-1207; www.waldochfarm.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 30- Oct. Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650; www.whitebearlake.org

GHOSTS OF ANOKA TOURS

When: Evenings, Oct. 12-14 and 19-31 Where: Anoka County History Center and Library, 2135 Third Avenue N., Anoka Details: Costumed guides host walking tour of various sites throughout Anoka that have been privy to “unexplained events.” Tours also on Monday-Thursday the week of Halloween. Contact: 763-421-0600 or www.anokacounty history.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE HOMECOMING PARADE

When: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Where: Parade begins around 3 p.m. in Downtown White Bear Lake, followed by football game at WBLAHS South Campus

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Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 14 & 15; time varies

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

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FALL SAINT PAUL ART CRAWL

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13; noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 Where: Throughout St. Paul Details: Venues throughout the city showcase more than 400 artists and live entertainment. 30 local artists will showcase work at Union Depot; See website for locations. Conatct: saintpaulart crawl.org

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Where: Hay Lake School Museum, 14020 195th St. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Free showing of the 1922 vampire classic, “Nosferatu.” For all ages, bring a chair, clanket and snacks. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

Oct. 14 Where: WBLAHS South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road N. Details: 6.24K route winds through Lakewood Hills Park and the 1 mile route is around the school grounds. Race starts at 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the community. Register online. Contact: whitebear. ce.eleyo.com

GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE

When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trl N, Marine on Saint Croix Details: Learn to identify birds that call the area home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with parks permit. Open to all ages; minor must be with an adult. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

AUTUMN COLORS AT ARCOLA MILLS

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Arcola Mills, 12905 Arcola Trail N., Stillwater Details: Admire the fall colors, tour the mansion, walk the trails, meet members of the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group, and check out the antique cars on display. On-site photography exhibit. Contact: facebook. com/groups/picturesofstillwater

SIENG LEE ART MAKING PROJECT

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Free art-making project and gallery tour with artist. Exhibit runs through Oct. 21. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

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and and other areas in Mahtomedi on Oct. 21. Free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged but not required. Contact: 651-303-3089 or lakelinks.net

navigate LinkedIn, draft a profile, network and look for jobs. Register online. Contact: mn.gov/ deed/job-seekers/workforce-centers/workshops

quilts on display, crafter’s garage sale, vendors, boutique, raffle, food. Admission $4. Contact: facebook. com/Evening-StarQuilters-of-Mahtomedi

OKTOBERFEST BARN DANCE

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SENIOR DANCE

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Barn at The Fields of St. Croix Phase 1, Linden Trail W., Lake Elmo Details: LaDanza Dance Club hosts potluck from 6-7:30 p.m. and dance from 7:30-11 p.m. Casual attire. $15/couple. Contact: ladanza stillwater@hotmail.com

STILLWATER GHOST WALKING TOGETHER

When: 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: 601 Main St., Stillwater Details: Learn about historical, real-life ghost stories and legends over a mile and a half walk. Kid-friendly. Contact: facebook. com/stillwaterghosts

NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 Where: Blaine City Hall, 10801Town Square Dr. N.E. Details: Juried exhibition of 63 paintings by local an national artists will be on display through Oct. 31. Public is invited to reception; cash and non-cash awards will be announced. Contact: 763-784-6700

METROPOLITAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Semi-staged WHITE BEAR LAKE performance of ‘The AREA HISTORY HIKES Boor’ that features sopraWhen: and Where: 2 no Maria Jette, baritone p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at PUNKINMANIA Jake Endres, and tenor Lion’s Park, 4410 Lake FLASHLIGHT NIGHT When: Saturday, Oct. Ave S., White Bear Lake; Vern Sutton, celebrating 14 IN THE CORN MAZE Where: Triangle Park, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at MSA Composer Laureate When: Last entry 9 Dominick Argento’s 90th the Mahtomedi District Mahtomedi p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 and birthday, and Bernstein’s Education Center, 1520 Details: Past event inSaturday, Oct. 14 100th. Where: Waldoch Farm, cluded pumpkins for sale, Mahtomedi Ave. Contact: 651-762-9141 or Details: Join WBLAHS inflatables, petting zoo, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino www.saintandrews.org games for kids, bake sale Director Sara Markoe Lakes Hanson on a tour of Indiand much more. SponDetails: One weekend an mounds, early resort sored by the Wildwood only. No fright, only fun. LINKED IN TO sites and other historical NETWORKING Lions Club and KramBring a flashlight. er-Berg American Legion landmarks along the lake Contact: 651-780-1207; When: 1-3:30 p.m. Monon Oct. 14; Lake Links Post 507. www.waldochfarm.com day, Oct. 16 Association Co-chair Contact: www. Where: Hardwood Steve Wolgamot leads a wildwoodlionsclub.org Creek Library, 19955 ForBEARPOWER 6.24K tour of the Chautauqua est Road N., Forest Lake WALK/RUN area, gangster hangouts Details: Learn how to When: 9 a.m. Saturday,

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Minnesota author Marty Seifert will discuss his new historical fiction book, “Sundown at Sunrise: A Story of Love and Murder.” Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

CAREER AND TECHNICAL PREVIEW NIGHT

When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Where: Century College East Campus-Lincoln Mall, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Learn about over 40 career and technical programs and interact with faculty, explore classrooms and labs. and learn about admissions, financial aid, scholarship sand more. Prizes, snacks and beverages. Free and open to the public. Contact: century.edu

WHITE BEAR LAKE LADIES NIGHT OUT

When: Thursday, Oct. 19 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: ‘Fall into White Bear’ theme night includes shopping local retailers for specials, food, drinks and more. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing. Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600

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

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct.21 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

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR CERTIFICATION CLASS

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Dept., 4701 Highway 61 N. Details: This class covers adult, child and infant CPR and AED use as well as foreign body airway obstruction and use of a bag valve ventilation mask. $50. Contact: cvoss@ whitebearlake.org

ST. CROIX CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE

When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 Where: Lowell Inn, 102 When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 and 9 a.m.- 2nd St. N, Stillwater Details: Larry Ahl4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 man will talk about Where: Redeemer ‘Oliver Winchester and Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear the American Civil War’. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6 Lake p.m. dinner followed by Details: Ladies of the program. Program is Lake Quilting Society free; buffet dinner is $23 annual show includes 5 vendors, boutique, raffle, and must RSVP. Contact: rossand quilter’s garage sale and refreshments. Admission haines@comcast.net $5; under 12 and over 90 free. DYSLEXIA SEMINAR Contact: 651-207-4243 When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Where: White Bear QUILTERS’ Lake Library, 2150 2nd COUNTRY FAIR St. When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Details: Free public Friday, Oct. 20 and 9 a.m.seminar led by Dyslex4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 ia Advocate and Nurse Where: Mahtomedi Practitioner Erin Florin. District Education CenContact: 248-770-5477 ter, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Over 100

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: • A patron of the Kwik Trip on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 7:48 a.m. Sept. 18 reported unknown persons using her credit card number at the ATM to withdraw $200. The complainant thinks the card had been skimmed. • A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path at 11:13 a.m. Sept. 18 reported receiving letters from several credit agencies notifying him that all nine applications for credit using his personal information had been denied. • A dog walker in the 14000 block of Hyde Avenue N. at 11:41 a.m. Sept. 18 reported a dangerous dog running out into the road on several occasions and chasing her dog as well as her horses. The dog's owner told Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies it was “just a puppy that doesn't listen well.” Deputies advised the complainant to call them the next time the dog runs out into the road. • A resident in the 6000 block of 151st Street Court N. at 3:57 p.m. Sept. 18 reported juveniles repeatedly “messing around” near his fence and dislodging part of it. The youths told deputies that they were just “running their hands across the fence.” Deputies advised the youths to just keep their hands off the fence. • A patron of the American Legion in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. at 6:39 p.m. Sept.18 reported her roommate for threatening her to “watch her back” while they were dancing at the facility. • A nurse was dispatched to Keystone Place in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue at 6:40 p.m. Sept. 18 after a man, 92, drank dish soap and experienced a burning mouth. • A resident in the 12000 block of Greystone Avenue N. at 10:53 a.m. Sept. 19 reported that someone known to the household posted sexually explicit pictures of her daughter on social media. • A Forest Lake youth, 17, was cited at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 19 on Egg Lake Road and Geneva Avenue N. for violation of a provisional license after being pulled over for speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone. The motorist was permitted to carry no more than one non-family member as a passenger for six months after getting his license and he had two passengers under 18 in the vehicle. • A Woodbury man, 24, was cited at 12:27 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Kwik Trip on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after revocation after deputies conducted an area license plate check. The subject told deputies he didn't know his license had been revoked. When deputies told him they smelled a strong odor of marijuana in the vehicle, the motorist told them he had fi rearms in the vehicle and a permit to carry them. An inventory of the vehicle revealed three shotguns and one other fi rearm, along with marijuana and a glass pipe. The subject's permit to carry was in order, but he was issued a verbal warning about the marijuana and paraphernalia. • A resident in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. at 1:09 a.m. Sept. 20 reported a dark-colored cow at her front door. Deputies were unable to locate the cow. • A Columbus woman, 46, was cited for theft at 1:22 p.m. Sept. 21 at Festival Foods on Victor Hugo Blvd. after she was observed loading $93.16 in plants that she hadn't paid for into her trunk. When deputies arrived on the scene, half the plants were in her trunk, the other half still in the shopping cart, and loss prevention personnel were holding her keys. • A North Branch woman, 20, was cited at 12:45

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a.m. Sept. 22 on Frenchman Road N. and Elmcrest Avenue N. for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle and driving with tabs that expired in August, after westbound deputies observed her crossing over the centerline and pulled her over only to observe several other violations. • A garbage can was reported stolen at 1:31 p.m. Sept. 22 from the 9000 block of 152nd Street N. • A school bus on fi re was reported at 3:09 p.m. Sept. 22 on Frenchman Road N. and Forest Blvd. N. The bus was pulled over with only the driver on board. The driver told deputies that “the turbo blew, and I'm just going to try to limp it back to the shop.” • A resident in the 4000 block of Fable Hill Parkway N. at 5:32 p.m. Sept. 22 reported a sign missing from his property. The complainant thinks a construction company may have removed the sign, which said, “Stop Construction Traffic.” • A Forest Lake man, 21, was cited at 12:27 p.m. Sept. 23 on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A Pine City woman, 41, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. Sept. 23 on Forest Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. for driving after revocation and possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle. • A newspaper delivery person at 5:32 a.m. Sept. 24 reported an unknown person asleep in a car parked in the 8000 block of 120th Street N. The slumper turned out to be another newspaper delivery person. • A resident in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 24 reported that her daughter received a threatening phone call from a male. When deputies contacted the male, he said the messages were not death threats but merely profane and vulgar. Deputies advised the subject not to go onto the complainant's property unless he wanted to be cited. • A Hugo woman, 21, was transported for evaluation at 3:48 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 5000 block of 147th Street N. after she hit her mom in the face, causing her to bleed profusely. The subject told deputies it was an “accident” and that she “wanted to O.D. on pills.” • Washington County Sheriff's deputies at 7:05 a.m. Sept. 26 reported their squad car for not feeling right, after driving over two curbs at 147th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. The squad car was taken in for repairs to the front left suspension. • An attempted carjacking was reported at 9:03 a.m. Sept. 26 on the southeast side of the roundabout on Highway 61 and 170th Street N. after a white male, 30, and wearing a camel hoodie tried to open the motorist's passenger door before fleeing toward the south ditch. After the subject tried to get into her car, the motorist fled the scene as fast as she could. • A female at a group home in the 17000 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 10:38 a.m. Sept. 26 reported being harassed by the other residents. Deputies advised the complainant to stay away from them and to work with staff on bullying problems. • A resident in the 13000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 1:03 p.m. Sept. 26 reported a check stolen from his mailbox and most likely to be used to make new checks. • A business in the 7000 block of 132nd Street N. at 9:04 a.m. Sept. 27 reported a former employee fraudulently issuing herself two payroll checks from the business account. The business stopped payment. • A resident of the 15000 block of Falcon Avenue N. at 9:34 p.m. Sept. 27 reported that she had tried to pay for ice cream at McDonald's but was told her $10 bill was counterfeit. When deputies examined the bill, they noted that the bill was probably valid and didn't have any unauthorized markings. They also noted that the bill was an old-style bill printed in 1974 and was probably unfamiliar to the employee at McDonald's. • A resident in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 9:27 a.m. Sept. 28 reported receiving a phone solicitation in which she was made to answer all “yes” and “no” questions to set up a possible fraud in the future. Deputies advised her to watch her bank statements closely, as well as her credit transactions. • A loose cow was reported at 11:42 a.m. Sept. 28 in the area around Isleton Avenue N. and 132nd Street N. The cow had escaped from its yard and was almost hit by a truck. The owner of the cow was directed to count her cows to see if any were missing. • A resident in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 11:56 a.m. Sept. 28 reported her debit card information being used to make two fraudulent

transactions in August. • A dark four-door suspicious sedan parked for a while at the entrance of the Twin Pines community in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 1:26 p.m. Sept. 28 and occupied by a male on his phone turned out to be a motorist making one last call before heading out to the highway. • A Hugo woman, 45, was cited at 8:05 a.m. Sept. 29 on westbound Frenchman Blvd. N. and Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for running a red light after not even slowing down. The motorist told deputies that her dog had fallen off a seat and had distracted her. • A Scandia woman, 46, was cited at 12:34 p.m. Sept. 29 on 170th Street N. and Farnham Avenue N. for speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone after eastbound deputies clocked her on radar at 71 mph. The motorist told deputies that her speedometer wasn't working and she was unsure of how fast she was going. • A man walking his dog in the 15000 block of Emerald Drive N. at 5:49 p.m. Sept. 29 reported being bitten by a dog walked by two females. The dog had gotten off its leash and had bitten him in the side. The complainant declined medical assistance as he had sustained only a superficial injury. He couldn't describe the dog, however, or recognize the women with it. • Suspicious parties reported to be sitting in a vehicle possibly smoking marijuana at 8:40 p.m. Sept. 29 in the back lot of Muller Manor on Forest Blvd. N. turned out to be motorists having trouble with their vehicle. The pupils in the eyes of the subjects dilated and tracked normally, and the smell around the vehicle was that of coolant, not marijuana. Before deputies could do any further investigating, they were called away to attend to a burglary in progress. • A fight was reported at 2:07 a.m. Sept. 30 in the Blue Heron Bar and Grill on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. Deputies doing extra patrol in the neighborhood heard loud noises from the Blue Heron when they arrived on the scene and found a large crowd gathered. A regular patron of the bar had once again arrived at the establishment while drunk, refused to leave at closing time, threatened to assault other people at the scene and fled to a position behind Festival Foods. Deputies found the subject and advised him not to go to the Blue Heron again, because the owners would be banning him from the premises. • The deer encounter season reportedly has begun. A motorist reported a collision with a deer at 6:06 a.m. Sept. 30 on 132nd Street N. and Isleton Avenue N. Another motorist reported hitting a deer that same day at 4:18 p.m. on eastbound 170th Street N., just west of Jeffrey Avenue. • A Forest Lake man, 45, was arrested at 10:48 a.m. Sept. 30 on westbound 170th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. for gross misdemeanor no proof of insurance and speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, after deputies on stationary patrol on Highway 61 conducted a random computer check and discovered the motorist had a license canceled due to a long history of failing to appear to pay citations for no proof of insurance. • A $4,000 carbon graphite utility locator and several cans of orange rustoleum were reported stolen from a work vehicle in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N. at 1:10 p.m. Sept. 30. Loretta B. Harding

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped an adult male for a traffic violation in the 300 block of Ash Street Sept. 20. The driver was issued a citation for speeding, served with a protection order and then released from the scene. • Officers were dispatched to a business in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue Sept. 20 to check on a vehicle possibly involved in a crime. Two adult males were subsequently arrested on multiple charges, including check forgery, receiving stolen property and possessing 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine. One male was transported to a hospital and the other was booked into jail. • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 7200 block of I-35E Sept. 21. The driver was subsequently arrested and booked into jail for fi fth-degree possession and fi fth-degree sale of marijuana. • An officer investigated a reported theft of fuel that occurred in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue Sept. 21. An adult male was subsequently charged with misdemeanor theft and driving after revocation. • Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street Sept. 21. The driver was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI and transported to the Anoka County Jail. • An officer took a delayed report of suspicious activity in the 6800 block of Lakeview Drive Sept. 22. The caller reported someone with a flashlight was in her backyard in the early morning but was scared off by

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barking dogs. • A local business owner in the 7700 block of Lake Drive came to the police department to report three counterfeit $20 notes found in the money used for its pull tabs and bingo games. All of the other money was gone through and there is no suspect information at this time. • Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle and pedestrian injury crash in the 6800 block of Otter Lake Road Sept.22. The pedestrian declined to be transported by ambulance to the hospital. • Officers responded to an accident with injuries in the 500 block of Birch Street Sept. 22. Officers arrived and assisted with administering aid to an injured driver. • An officer ran a check on a vehicle in the 6500 block of Ware Road Sept. 24 and observed the owner had an outstanding warrant. The male was arrested on the warrant and was also charged with possession of a hypodermic needle. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a signal violation in the area of Otter Lake Road and Ash Street Sept. 25. The 31-year-old female driver was subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 2200 block of Main Street Sept. 25 for expired registration and because the owner of the vehicle didn’t have a valid driver’s license. The adult male driver was arrested for driving after revocation and no insurance. The male was booked at the Anoka County Jail.

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to a report of theft from a motor vehicle that occurred in the 9300 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Sept. 22. There are no leads or suspect information at this time. • An officer responded to the 0 block of Park Drive East in Circle Pines Sept. 22 on a report of damage to a vehicle. An unknown suspect damaged the driver’s door lock on a company work truck. The damage is estimated

at $800. • Officers on patrol were flagged down by an individual who had found a debit card lying on the sidewalk in the 700 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Sept. 23. • Officers arrested an adult male in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Sept. 22 on an outstanding warrant. The male was also charged with providing a false name to police, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic needle. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail.

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HUGO BITS AND PIECES The City Council conducted the following business at its Oct. 2 meeting: • Held a moment of silence for the Las Vegas shooting victims. • Approved minutes for fi re department practice burn. Council members Mike Miron and Becky Petryk commented that the training burn of the old farm house on 130th Street offered valuable perspective to the heat and danger of fighting fi res. All thanked the city’s fi rst responders for the work they do. Miron and City Administrator Bryan Bear suited up to go inside the burning structure, which was removed to make way for the new

housing development. The council was invited to attend the training. • Approved minor changes to the fi nal Adelaide Landing plat before City Council approval. The Excelsior Group is platting 81 lots and six outlots on the 216-acre parcel located east of Hwy. 61 and north of 130th Street. There was a small change with the proposed villa lots on the western portion of the plat. Lot width was revised to 55 feet instead of 45 feet. • Approved $131,000 pay request No. 4 from T.A. Schifsky for North Sunset Lake Street reconstruction project. • Proclaimed October Toastmasters Month. • Approved appointment of Planning Commissioner

Scott Arcand to Board of Zoning Adjustments. • Approved replacement of three public works vehicles. Money was budgeted in 2017 for purchase of three pickup trucks to replace aging 2007 vehicles. • Approved assessment for North Sunset Lake Street improvement project. The total project cost $1.5 million with property assessments paying 19 percent of that, or $280,500. Assessment rates for a single family, rural roadway reclamation, is $3,400 per unit. Property owners will receive detailed information in the mail. No one spoke during the public hearing. Debra Neutkens

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Lutz Cuts celebrates 30 years this October BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Join us at White Bear Heights Senior Living for these informative, complimentary programs. Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors with KATIE ROBERG, Program & Education Manager, Alzheimer’s Association Thursday, October 19 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn how to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Speaker series continues Tue., November 14th and Wed., Dec. 6th More information please visit our website or RSVP to Kezia at 651-762-6121. A question and answer session will follow each program. Refreshments will be served.

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HUGO — At the age of 22, Leo Lutz wasn't quite sure what his future would hold. Now, at the age of 52, he is the owner of a successful business that has thrived for three decades. Lutz Cuts Meat Processing, located at 7776 N. 157th St. in Hugo (about 2 miles from the Subway on Highway 61), celebrated its 30th anniversary Oct. 1. After graduating from high school, Lutz didn't have any plans for his future and was unsure of what he wanted to do. His brother's father-in-law, Leon Nadeau, asked him, “Why don't you get into meat cutting?” Lutz decided to take his advice and see if the business was for him. He went to work at a shop in Stillwater. “I worked there for a while, just long enough to see if I liked it.” After the business didn't

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Lutz Cuts Meat Processing is located at 7776 N 157th St., Hugo. The business raises beef on site and sells mainly half and quarters.

need him anymore during its slow season, Lutz attended vocational school for one year in Pipestone, Minnesota for meat fabrication. After completing the program, Lutz began working at a store in Forest Lake and later started working for a family-owned, independent store. After the shop

closed, Lutz purchased some of the owner's equipment and decided to start his own business on the farm he grew up on. The business, which has two part-time employees in addition to Lutz, raises beef on site and sells CONTUINED ON , PAGE 11

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Oct. 11: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25: 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. 12: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 14: Fall clean up from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 16: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 17: Historical Commission meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 17: EDA meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 18: Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

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Centerville considers joining a community solar garden BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — Xcel Energy received a state mandate that it must produce 1.5 percent of its power from solar sources in 2013. The utility collaborated with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Minnesota Legislature to come up with the Minnesota Community Solar Garden (CSG) program. After a lengthy discussion at its Sept. 27 meeting about a proposal to subscribe to a CSG, most of the Centerville City Council agreed that a penny saved is a penny earned. Geronimo Energy Solar Garden representatives Joe Peltier and Lee Bjerk presented a way for the city to earn a one-cent credit for each kilowatt hour billed by Xcel Energy. The Edina-based energy company estimated the annual energy usage in the city's buildings to be 218,723 kilowatt hours, which would bring in a credit of around $2,187 in the first year. Over the 25-year subscription period in the CSG, the city would save a total of $51,522.17 in energy costs, Bjerke said. The way it works is that an energy company, such as Geronimo Energy, builds solar panels on a parcel of land (at a rate of 1 megawatt/hour production for each 5 acres) and sells the power to Xcel Energy. Because of mandates from the PUC and Legislature, the solar panel developer is not allowed to sell directly to Xcel Energy, but must triangulate in small government units, such as cities and school districts, as a part of that transaction. Subscribers can also include nonprofits, colleges and universities, corporations and government agencies. CSG's ask municipalities in particular to be members because they are more stable than businesses and are more likely to fulfill the 25-year commitment that the subscription requires. The thinking is that it is unlikely that a city would go out of business; however, businesses fold quite often. Developers, not Xcel Energy, build the gardens, so there will be no wires from the solar garden to Centerville's facilities. Instead, power goes up into the grid and is distributed wherever it flows. Therefore, Centerville is being offered a virtual subscription that has been designed for public entities. “The goal when the program started was that municipalities of all sizes could participate in renewable energy without investing in projects themselves,” Bjerk said. “It's worked really, really well. The owners of the garden don't get any money unless it is using power.

It's an investment — the city just gets to ride along and benefit from it.” Subscribers must be located in the same county or within a county adjacent to the solar garden location. The one megawatt solar garden currently being offered to Centerville is located in Sherburne County. There must be at least five subscribers to each solar garden, and no entity may subscribe to more than 40 percent of any garden. After Xcel Energy receives the community solar garden's energy, capacity and renewable energy credits, subscribers receive a credit on their Xcel Energy bill for their share of the solar energy produced by their subscribed CSG. Subscribers then pay their CSG operator, which in Centerville's case would be Geronimo Energy. There are no up-front costs, Bjerk said, but subscribers would receive a credit from Xcel each month and pay the subscriber fee to the CSG operator out of that amount. Mayor Jeff Paar, along with councilmen Russ Koski and D. Love, thought that having an extra $2,200 in the revenue side of the budget might be a good thing. But Councilmen Steve King and Matt Montain maintained that there must be a catch and were wary of something sounding too good to be true. With three council members interested, city staff was directed to review the city's risks and benefits involved in subscribing to the solar garden in Sherburne County and to research other CSG energy companies, as well as the experiences of other municipalities. Staff findings will be discussed at the next council meeting. In other action, the council: • Approved the Centerville Lions request for a temporary on-sale liquor license and its request to use City Hall property in conjunction with the Centennial Fire District for the Oct. 21 Firehouse Chili Cook Off, scheduled for 2-7 p.m. • Heard an update on the Fete des Lacs budget from Paar, who said that further discussion is needed on revenue and expenditures from the festival. Paar suggested putting the Fete des Lacs review on the agenda for the next council meeting to seek clarity on budget issues. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11 at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON URBAN STORMWATER REMEDIATION COST-SHARE REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF FOREST LAKE AND HUGO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Forest Lake – TH 61 West Ditch Drain Tile Extension ($24,800 to mitigate surface flooding on properties along U.S. Hwy 61) and City of Hugo – Vactor Sewer Cleaning Equipment ($50,000 to purchase equipment for implementation of an advanced storm sewer and pond sediment clean-out program). The RCWD may select all, some or none of the applications for full or partial funding. The RCWD’s total share of cost for selected projects will not exceed $50,000 and would be funded by general tax levy on real property within the watershed. The cost-share requests can be reviewed at www. ricecreek.org or at the District office, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr., #611, Blaine, MN 55449-4539. 763-398-3070 Published one time in The Citizen on October 12, 2017.

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Cougar runners in middle of pack at STMA The Centennial girls placed fourth and the boys fifth among 10 schools at the St Michael-Albertville Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 3, with the host team winning both meets. Gracie Stoks led the Centennial girls, placing seventh, with Lauren Swanson 16th, Ella Ruble 30th, McKendra Long 31st and Tatum Leibke 32nd. For the boys, Blane Utter was ninth, Josh Jarpey 13th, Eric Hotakainen 26th, Thomas Murray 25th, and Adam Namyst 36th. Cougar boys finish conference soccer 4-7-2 Centennial boys soccer finished

4-7-2 in the Northwest Suburban after beating Elk River 3-2 and losing to Blaine 3-0 in the final week of conference play. Derek Bettendorf notched two goals and Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson one against the Elks. Centennial is 4-9-2 overall heading into Section 5AA, which started Tuesday and continues Thursday and Saturday. Cougar teams take part in Tackle Cancer drive Centennial’s annual Tackle Cancer drive was conducted at all sports events last week with all varsity teams involved. For instance, the gymnasts solicited donations at a JV football game while the baseball players handled events Oct. 3 and the wrestlers took the events Oct. 4. Several groups took part at the varsity football game Friday evening, prior to the game and at halftime. Centennial is one of many football programs which take part in the annual cancer fundraiser organized by sportscaster Randy Shaver, a cancer survivor. Mike Koob was local chairperson. Bruce Strand

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A routine soccer match with White Bear Lake hosting Minnehaha Academy turned out to be an interesting milestone-marker last week. “Fifty years ago, we played in the first soccer game under the lights, in the state of Minnesota, on this field,” noted Guido Kauls, 87, retired Minnehaha Academy coach, as he and wife Nan watched the Bears duel the Red Hawks on Thursday evening. Not quite to the day, but close enough. It was Sept. 30, 1967, when White Bear Lake hosted Minnehaha, under the lights, Kauls said. It just happened that the same teams were slated to meet on the Bears field this year Sept. 28. “Actually, it was one of the (Minnehaha) coaches who noticed it, and he told me,” said Kauls. “I kept pretty good records.” Asked who won that 1967 game, Kauls chuckled, “Unfortunately, the wrong team. White Bear won 2-0.” The Bears took the 50th anniversary game, too, 5-1. Noah Williams and Spencer Millard scored in the first half, and Loren Altman booted three breakaway goals in the last 15 minutes. An announcement about the milestone, and Kauls’ presence, was made prior to the game.

Only about 10 soccer programs existed in the state then, all in the metro area, mostly at private schools, and typically they were originated by foreign-born language teachers who “brought soccer over with us,” said Kauls. Kauls taught German for 44 years and coached soccer for 40 years. Kraft, meanwhile, coached the Bears for just that one season, 1965, before entering the business of publishing high school foreign language textbooks. (Vargas joined him 25 years ago to handle Spanish textbooks.) Kraft helped the board find his successor, a man named Ed Noble, who was coaching in 1967. Kraft, who is now retired and living in Florida, visited recently and posed for photos with the current team and coach Karl Jende. “Nobody here knew much about soccer,” Kraft said. “I grew up playing soccer but didn’t know how to coach it. I called Guido. He helped me create a system, and told me what exercises to give the players.” About that original team, which finished 4-7-1, Kraft said he was fortunate to not only have Kauls’ mentorship, but also three very helpful players — two soccer-playing foreign-exchange students, from Uganda and Argentina, along with the senior class best athlete, German-born Volker Hennig, who was also captain of the tennis and swimming teams. The games were played behind the old high school (now known as the South Campus) but eventually some were held on the football field at the current site. Kraft affirmed what Kauls said, that as far as they knew, the 1967 game was the first under lights. Soccer has grown a bit since these two gentlemen helped get it going in Minnesota. There are currently 207 schools offering boys and girls soccer, and almost all of them play under the lights.

Ryan Koob directs Centennial’s powerful ground attack from the quarterback position, rolling up 647 yards and nine touchdowns himself in six games. The 6-foot-2 senior lefty has passed sparingly, hitting 25 of 60 for 392 yards, but notched his first two TD passes in last week’s 29-28 overtime win over Blaine. The Cougars (5-1) are ranked No. 6 in the metro area. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017

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mid-1600s through the early 1800s. The stations will benefit the nearly 3,000 children who participate in Camp Heritage and the 1,500 children who attend YMCA Camp Heritage. One thing that was learned from last year's project was it would be beneficial to have structures that could be more easily moved around, which was the goal of the learning station project. “They are designed to be more modular and mobile. They are on trailers, which allows us to move and reposition them how we see fit,” said Eric Vehe, interpretive program coordinator. Another change in the structures was to have them feel more like a shelter, where youth could escape from the blazing sun, pouring rain or chilly temperatures while still enjoying the structure. Professor Mans said a big focus of this year's project was delving into different types of woods. “Wood is a resource we have a lot of in Minnesota, and with this project we were trying to get the students to think critically about a research agenda attached to that material,” he said. “The design-build project was a bit of an alibi for students to really dig in and do critical research.” The construction of the three stations utilized locally harvested timber, cross-laminated timber from Montana and pro-bono services from local businesses and industry. Not only has this collaboration benefited the county's parks, but it has also given the students real-life experience in their field. “There is a big difference between drawing something and building it. It is really important to have young designers get a chance to make something they have designed,” Mans explained. “It gives them the opportunity to work on a design, build it and see where their design didn't work and work through and solve it for a client. It is important to get them out of the classroom and into the community.” During the construction phase, students also got plenty of practice talking to spassing strangers who asked about the project. “Every day, someone would walk by and they would have to answer their questions,” Mans said. “Those are

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things that are difficult to get when you are in school, but they are really easy to get when you go out into the community and are working with them.” The project was funded through a combination of pro bono design service and funds contributed from the University of Minnesota ($20,819), Regional Park Legacy Grant ($56,000), Edith Wargo Endowment ($19,374) and use of repurposed materials. The total value of gifts, grants and in-kind contributions exceeded $125,000. Vehe said staff at the Heritage Lab are still trying to fi gure out how to best utilize the structures. “We are trying to utilize them more. They are very new and we haven't fi gured out all the ways we want to use them yet,” Vehe said. He noted the hope is to use the structures for additional programming such as night hikes and bird programs. Although the two-year commitment is over, the partnership will continue. The ultimate goal, Mans said, is to do a larger build in the future, possibly 2019 or 2020. Citizen editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@ presspubs.com.

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STUDENT NEWS Hugo native announced as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Liberty Classical Academy announced Oct. 4 that senior Peter Klarr, of Hugo, is a semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and more than half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit

Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2018 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July.

The following students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2017 spring or summer semester: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Lydia Downs of Hugo received the Freshman Honors Award. The following students graduated from a college or university in the spring or summer of 2017: Bemidji State University: Brittney Kirberger of Hugo, Bachelor of Science in nursing.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Survivors urge others to watch for 'red flags' FROM PAGE 1

orientation, race or economic background. Domestic abuse is the use or the threat of physical, sexual or verbal behavior to coerce a partner to do something in order to maintain power and control in a relationship. Although mental illness, anger management, drugs or alcohol can contribute to the escalation of the abuse, those factors are not the cause of domestic violence. Survivors share stories of hope Alison Caldwell, of Mounds View, was married for five years. In the beginning of the relationship she had no idea that one day it would turn abusive. “Things moved really fast. He was the greatest thing I had ever met. The fi rst time he ever got mad at me was over the phone and I thought he was joking, because I’d never heard anyone be mad like that before, but he wasn’t joking,” she recalled. Caldwell and her former husband had two children together and two of his children also lived with them. The abuse started out slowly, but escalated. “When I met him, I worked and I had a social life. He slowly and surely cut me off from everybody until I was completely isolated,” she said. Caldwell had her nose broken several times and her back got to be in such bad shape that she could hardly move. She remembered one memory vividly. “I was getting Easter dinner together and he went to go meet with one of his buddies. I had something to say about that and he held my head over the pot of boiling water on the stove and then he head-butted me and broke my nose. There was blood everywhere,” she said. “He went to leave and said, ‘You better clean this up, it looks like a murder scene,’ and out the door he went.” Caldwell explained she tried to leave once. She brought her two children with her, but left his two children behind. During that time her husband became very sweet on the phone, and she felt guilty for leaving the two children in his care. “Much to the dismay of the people who had helped me get out of that mess, I went back,” she said. Her breaking point was when her husband became violent with their 2-year-old son. The next day she pulled all four of the children out of school and went to fi le an order for protection. She eventually fi led for divorce and got custody of all of the children. The fi rst time she went to Alexandra House she just sat in the parking lot and never went through the door. The second time she worked up the courage to go inside and was so glad she did. “By the time I went to Alexandra House I was out of hope. I slept and cried all the time and lost a job,” she said. Although Caldwell never stayed in the shelter, she utilized support groups, received legal help and saw a therapist. She wants everyone to know domestic violence can happen to anyone. “One of the main reasons they say people stay is because they are fi nancially dependent on the person, but that is not the reason I stayed. I was the earner of the house. It

Warning signs of an abusive relationship Does your partner say cruel and hurtful things to you, or make fun of you in front of others?

Does your partner break objects, throw objects at you or your children, or damage property?

Is your partner jealous of the time you spend with friends, family or co-workers?

Does your partner cause you or your children physical pain and/or injury?

Does your partner tell you how to spend your money or control the amount of money you have?

Does your partner threaten to harm you, your children, family or friends?

Does your partner constantly criticize and belittle things that you do or say?

Does your partner interfere with your ability to be at work on time or at all and/or harass you at work?

Are you sometimes afraid of your partner and what he/she might do?

Is your partner cruel to animals and/ or people, and does he/she seem to enjoy or be insensitive to their emotional or physical pain and suffering?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship or at risk of becoming involved in an abusive relationship. Call Alexandra House for safe and confidential services, 24 Hour Help/TTY Line: 763-780-2330. To be connected to your local domestic violence service agency, call the Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111. can happen to anyone,” she said. “You learn to believe that you can’t function without him and that he is the only thing there is. Your mind tricks you into thinking you’re not good enough and you can’t do it alone.”

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The number of adults in Minnesota who receive domestic violence services each year.

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The percentage of people who experience domestic violence who reach out for services.

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The number of domestic violence homicides in Minnesota in 2015.

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The percentage of survivors who return to their abusers.

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The number of times, on average, it takes a victim to successfully leave an abusive partner for good.

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Even though Caldwell and her children are no longer in the situation, the effects linger. “Here we are eight years later, and I still battle every day with posttraumatic stress and the memories. I have to be very conscious of where my mind wanders to, or I wind up in that same place again,” she said. “He is off living his own life … and me and my kids are living it every day, still.” Claudette Moore, of Coon Rapids, was married to her son’s father from 2012 to 2014. Both Moore and her former husband grew up in broken homes, and Moore really wanted her son to grow up with both a mother and father. “I felt really strong to try

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Alison Caldwell, of Mounds View, is a survivor of domestic violence.

to give my son, who at the time was 13, something that didn’t exist in either of our lives prior,” she said. Moore said there were many red flags early on in the relationship that warned her he might become violent, but ignored them in an effort to keep her family together. “The way he yelled, the way he would push our son, the way he would shut me down when I shared my opinion, his infidelity.” One incident in particular really grabbed her attention. Moore found out her husband was being unfaithful again and refused to listen to his excuses. “He grabbed my face underneath my chin, turned me around and scratched my chin.” Despite the warning, Moore stayed. A while later a more serious incident happened and Moore knew it was time for her and her son to leave. Moore and her husband were on their way back from a party when his phone kept ringing. Moore asked him who it was, as she had a feeling he was being unfaithful again. When they got back to the house, Moore told him her and her son were leaving. He then proceeded to punch her on the back of the head three times, dumped a bucket of ice water on her and threatened to kill both her and their son. “I was in shock. I was crying. I didn’t know what to do. I tried to calm him down so he would get his hands off of me and stop treating me that way,” she recalled. Moore sneaked out of the house with her son and went to a hotel. A couple days after the incident, she worked up the courage to call the Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line and was told to go to her local police department. When she went to fi le criminal charges against her husband, the police had her call Alexandra House. Moore stayed in the shelter with her son, underwent therapy and received a lot of legal help through the organization. Not only did she get legal help for the criminal charges, but also for the order of protection and divorce, a process that took two years. “Alexandra House was with me every court date,” she said. “It was

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“The biggest misconception about domestic violence is if the victim would just leave it would go away, and that is not the case. There are so many factors … fi nancial factors, familial factors with children, fear … it’s not that simple,” he explained. Carlson wants survivors to know they are not alone. “They have got a lot of support. All they have to do is reach out and there are plenty of people that are willing and able to help.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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the worst process ever. At end of the day, my son and I are safe. I had my house equipped like Fort Knox and installed security cameras, I became a law-abiding gun carrier and the police officers knew me.” Moore wants people to not ignore the red flags and signs like she did. “We should not be as forgiving as we are when we start seeing the initial signs. It’s not even being forgiving, it is being aware that those are signs and we just push them under the rug because we are trying to protect our family or our livelihood. Your livelihood at the end of the day is going to change anyway, because either you are going to be dead or you are likely running for your life,” she said. Law enforcement Domestic violence is a subject that Sgt. Kris Carlson, of the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD), is passionate about. “It is kind of that hidden crime; no one really wants to talk about it and no one wants anyone else to know about their family’s business,” he said. He doesn’t feel the number of domestic violence incidents has increased over the years but, rather, the problem has become more visible with media coverage and has the potential to become more intense with the availability of fi rearms. One reason domestics can be so challenging for law enforcement is because of their unpredictability.

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Claudette Moore, of Coon Rapids, is a survivor of domestic violence. She is pictured with Alexandra House Executive Director Connie Moore.

“We respond to a lot of domestic incidents, but the incidents can range anywhere from a couple of teenage siblings who are fighting, all the way up to as extreme as murder-suicide between two intimate partners,” he said. “If you are going into a robbery and someone is calling and saying someone had a gun, you know what going into. But if you have a husband and wife who are fighting and the wife is saying that there are fi rearms in the house, are you going to get there and are the fi rearms going to be present or not?” In February 2011, Carlson responded to a call for a welfare check. After arriving on scene, it became apparent it was a case of murder-suicide. That incident is what caused Carlson to become so passionate about the topic and to do everything in his power to help those affected by it. “The thing that sparked it at that point was all the questions surrounding it that you couldn’t answer for the family or law enforcement. We knew some of the history of the victim and suspect. But ultimately, there were so many questions,” he said. Carlson became involved in the Lethality Assessment Program, an Anoka County program that was established in 2011. The committee was tasked with engaging the communities, law enforcement agencies and advocacy programs in a discussion about the topic. In addition, Carlson has gone with survivors to court dates and given presentations on the topic in schools.

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