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Wrapping veterans with comfort and healing BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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HUGO — Five Quilts of Valor, five Cold War Medals and two Victory Medals of World War I were presented during a special Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 10, at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields. “Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that stopped the fighting of the fi rst World War. That Armistice, which went into effect in the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, brought to a close the conflict that was described at the time as ‘the war to end all wars,’” said Alan Anderson, who is well known to Keystone residents. “Over 9 million people worldwide, both military and civilian, were casualties in that war. Sadly, it failed to end all wars, and the following decade of the 20th century saw ever more deadly and horrific conflicts around the world.” For a couple of years, Anderson has visited Keystone Place on a monthly basis to talk with the residents about military history. Anderson has a master’s degree in military history and a doctoral degree in war studies. He often helps residents track down information about their relatives and ensures veterans get the medals they so SEE KEYSTONE, PAGE 11

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Dog provides nonjudgmental reading practice BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Pippy the therapy dog is becoming quite the celebrity around Washington, Anoka and Ramsey counties. Three-year-old Pippy, who is thought to be a border colliecattle dog-whippet mix, is a part of the Dog Gone Reading program at the Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake, which takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.

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Pippy was Hugo resident Ashley Erickson’s fi rst foster dog. Erickson quickly realized that her “foster fail” would make a great therapy dog. “I was looking for a way to get more involved in the community and our dogs are such a huge part of our lives, so any excuse I can fi nd to incorporate my dog into what I am doing, the better,” she explained. “It seemed like a good fit. She has the perfect personality and temperament for this work. She is such a gift,

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I wanted to share her with other people. She is so good, sweet and sensitive.” In May 2017, Pippy was certified after completing an eight-week course at Total Recall School for Dogs in Hugo. Once a dog and its handler are certified, they are automatically sent a newsletter from Therapy Dogs International (TDI). Those newsletters often include a “help wanted” section for organizations that have SEE PIPPY, PAGE 10

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James Lauderbaugh, 7, of Lino Lakes, practices his reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog named Pippy at the Hardwood Creek Library during the Dog Gone Reading Program Thursday, Nov. 8.

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2018 ELECTION RESULTS

GRAPHICS BY GAOKANGZOUA YANG

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 38A Linda Runbeck-R

55.13 percent; 11,371 votes

Kevin Fogarty-DFL

44.75 percent; 9,229 votes

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 38B Ami Wazlawik-DFL

50.81 percent; 11,573 votes

Patti Anderson-R

49.11 percent; 11,187 votes

53.33 percent 12,525 votes

Question 1 (ISD #831) SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION REVOKING EXISTING REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION; APPROVING NEW

58.10 percent; 65,677 votes

Paul Hoppe

41.56 percent; 46,978 votes

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF Dan Starry

46.67 percent 10,963 votes

WASHINGTON COUNTY ATTORNEY Pete Orput

Write-in: .98 percent ; 885 votes

99.02 percent; 89,314 votes

HUGO MAYOR (UNOPPOSED) Tom Weidt

97.43 percent; 5,500 votes

Write-in: 2.57 percent ; 145 votes

HUGO CITY COUNCIL Ward 1: Becky Petryk Ward 3: Chuck Haas

98.86 percent; 1,900 votes

Write-in: 1.14 percent ; 22 votes

98.76 percent; 1,746 votes

Write-in: 1.24 percent ; 22 votes

CENTERVILLE MAYOR (UNOPPOSED) CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2) 94.94 percent; 1,351 votes Jeff Paar Michelle Lasko

41.24 percent; 1,001 votes

D. Love

37.45 percent; 909 votes

Gregory J. Nohner

20.23 percent; 491 votes

Write-in: 5.06 percent ; 72 votes

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Hugo couple’s wish granted at 11:11 on 11/11 BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — 11:11 make a wish. Erin and Mike Potts' wish for a baby was granted when their first child decided to make an entrance into the world, a week late, at 11:11 p.m. Nov. 11. The auspicious beginning took place at Allina Health's Mother Baby Center at United Hospital and Children’s Minnesota Hospital in St. Paul on the 100th anniversary of the day world leaders signed the Armistice ending World War I. "It was a long labor from about 5 a.m. until 11 p.m., but the delivery went smoothly," Erin said. "It's our fi rst child, and delivering on the Armistice anniversary wasn't anything we had thought about. In fact, we didn't realize that until today." The baby's birthday is also significant to the family because both Mike and Erin have grandparents and uncles who are veterans. The Potts, who moved to Hugo from Woodbury in September, were not

only surprised about the date and time their baby was born, but were also surprised by the gender. Mike and Erin chose to not have the sex of their baby revealed until it was born. The couple had a list of possible names prepared for both genders, but it took them a little while to decide. “We ran names by each other that we liked and for a lot of them someone would say, 'A h I don't like that one,' but this was one that we both liked,” Erin said. It turns out they agreed on a boy’s name faster than a girl’s name, but on Monday when the couple had to fi ll out the birth certificate, they agreed to the name Celia Grace Potts. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Erin is excited to introduce Celia to her older brother — a 7-year-old German shorthaired pointer named Bruno. “He is a really good dog. I don't think he will get jealous,” she said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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Celia Grace Pots was born at 11:11 p.m. on Nov. 11 to proud parents Erin and Mike Potts of Hugo.

SIGNIFICANCE OF 11:11 Some numerologists and New Age philosophies believe that events linked to the time 11:11 appear more often than can be explained by chance or coincidence. Some authors claim that seeing 11:11 on a clock is an auspicious sign and others claim that it signals a spirit presence. For various reasons, people ascribe different kinds of signiﬁcance to dates and numbers; for example, the date of Nov. 11, 2011, or “11/11/11”, showed an increase in the number of marriages taking place in different areas throughout the world.

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Erin and Mike Potts take their ﬁrst picture with their ﬁrst child shortly after she is born.

Delegates share focuses for new session

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Legislators from the area attended a White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce reception Nov. 13 at Tria in North Oaks. From left, newly elected District 38B representative, Amy Wazlawik, Rep. Peter Fischer, Sen. Chuck Wiger and Sen. Roger Chamberlain.

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Thanksgiving traditions

hether you’re traveling to a Thanksgiving meal or hosting one of your own, it’s a favored tradition for most of us. Growing up, our family would often travel to Park Rapids to join my grandparents; as I got older we went on family ski trips to Colorado, as it was timely with a downhill race camp I would attend. More recently the holiday has been with my in-laws around our table, as my parents and siblings have created new traditions. It’s great because my Publisher’s mother-in-law cooks a 20-pound turkey for four adults and two kids, View so we can eat leftovers for several days. And she still makes the Carter Johnson cranberry Jello mold, even though I am the only one who still likes it. While many of us think of a big turkey dinner, Thanksgiving isn’t all about the food. I talked to some colleagues and friends about what Thanksgiving means to them. Several mentioned getting together with family they don’t get to see as often as they would like. One said their mother has everyone go around the table and say one thing they’re thankful for. She said they made fun of it as kids, but now she really appreciates it. Another spoke of a drunk uncle who gets loud and tells the same jokes. Another mentioned the love of trying new side dishes and will be making the butternut squash soup recipe by our ‘Wild Chow’ food columnist, Lisa Erickson. Her family is also into doing the Thanksgiving 10K runs so they can justify an extra slice of pie. My parents talk about how my oldest sister Julie would bundle up and join Art Ramberg and family for a walk around White Bear Lake each year. One activity we have enjoyed is the Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels coordinated by Bill Foussard. I have volunteered when possible the past several years with my kids and father-inlaw. It’s a few hours in the morning that leaves us humbled and inspired. Now in it’s 48th year and stationed out of Cretin Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, this program will serve more than 18,000 meals to families over the metro area on Thanksgiving Day. You want to be part of this. You can show up at 2 a.m. to help pack meals, or arrive at 7 a.m. and pick up a delivery route. We have always delivered meals, which is typically to a half dozen homes. The key is having two people in the car so one can drop the meal while the other stays in the car for fast and efﬁcient delivery. Cretin Derham Hall is located at 550 South Albert St. in St. Paul. This Thanksgiving, think of the things you are thankful for, both big and small. May your home be ﬁlled with the smell of melting butter and gravy; may you take on a new challenge, such as a family walk, fun run, or volunteer opportunity; and may you be surrounded by the people you love continuing to create fond memories. Mid-term Election In many ways it was a wild ride this election season. There were many change-ups at the state and national level, as well as here locally. Local elections in Grant brought in two new faces, Mahtomedi, Forest Lake and Centennial school district levies and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s race were something to watch. The Vadnais Heights City Council seats were so close that an automatic recount was necessary. Voter turnout showed a positive trend with early voting numbers. One letter to the editor writer asked that we get our Voter’s Guide out earlier. We will strive to do that. Elections are important to all of us, even if we tire of the junk mail and commercials. Get to know your local representatives, city council, and school board members so you know where they stand on the issues that affect your family and neighborhood. The Citizen is distributed bi-weekly and is mailed to homes and businesses in the cities of Hugo, Centerville and the eastern third of Lino Lakes. The Citizen shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Citizen’s P.O. Box 393 liability for other errors and omissions in connection with an adverHugo, MN 55038 www.ReadTheCitizen.com tisement is strictly limited to publication for the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.

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Statutes of limitation “You snooze, you lose.”

hat phrase, in some respects, summarizes the legal doctrine known as the Statute of Limitations. It holds that if you wait too long to begin your lawsuit, you lose the right to do so — even if you had the best legal claim that ever existed. Why Movers and would this be? Most folks Shakers understand the legal system’s Greg Galler focus on the importance of a t l and d impartial i neutral method of resolving disputes. Intertwined with that is the goal of resolving disputes in a reasonably expeditious manner. As disputes age, evidence tends to disappear. As time passes, memories fade and witnesses become harder to ﬁ nd. The best and most reliable evidence can normally be found closer in time to the event which leads to a lawsuit. The idea of a time limit to bring a claim in court exists for both civil lawsuits and in criminal cases — where the state wishes to bring charges against someone. Sometimes an event can lead

“If you have a legal claim, it would be wise to pursue your legal remedies in a timely fashion. You don’t want to sleep on your rights only to wake up and ﬁnd that they are gone.” to both civil and criminal cases. Let’s say you buy a car at Sneaky Pete’s Car Sales (at the corner of Scam Avenue and Fraud Street). Pete promises, in writing, that the car has a clean title, is in perfect working condition, and, even though it is 20 years old, the 15,000 miles on the odometer are accurate. You pay him and drive away — but you don’t drive very far. The car breaks down. A mechanic tells you that the odometer has been tampered with, the transmission is in shambles, and the engine is worn out. The mechanic estimates the car has over 400,000 miles on it. You try to register the car and ﬁ nd that it has a “salvage” title and has been reported as stolen. Sneaky Pete refuses to return your money. You would likely do pretty well in a civil suit. However, you can’t wait too long to bring your claim. In Minnesota, a clock starts to run on your claim as soon as it

arises. In this case, that might be from the date of the sale or from the date when you ﬁ rst knew, or should have known, of the breach of contract. Minnesota’s civil Statutes of Limitation vary quite a bit depending on the type of lawsuit. They can be as short as 2 years or as long as 6 years — with others being set at 3 or 4 years. Sneaky Pete might also be in jeopardy of being charged criminally. Criminal Statutes of Limitations typically vary from 3 years to 9 years — except that for murder the clock never runs out. For either civil or criminal cases, there are also a variety of circumstances that can cause the clock to be paused or “tolled.” Bottom line: It is a fairly complicated area of the law. If you have a legal claim, it would be wise to pursue your legal remedies in a timely fashion. You don’t want to sleep on your rights only to wake up and ﬁ nd that they are gone. Judge Galler is chambered in Washington County. If you have a general question about the law or courts for Judge Galler, send your question to the editor of this newspaper. Learn more about Judge Galler, or listen to a podcast of his columns at judgegreggaller.com.

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What are you thankful for?

usually start planning our Thanksgiving meal about a month in advance, not because I’m preparing complicated food, but because I’m excited to cook. Thanksgiving is a foodie’s dream holiday. Does it get any better than cooking a tasty meal for family and friends? Wait. What if some family members are not there? Is it still fun? This year is different for me. This year we will be going to someone else’s home. I don’t know what I was thinking back in July when I accepted the invitation—actually I do. I was overwhelmed and sad about the passing of my beloved dad. The thought of having a holiday without him sounded painful and very… unfun. I miss my Pops. Pops always made the stufﬁng, baked apple pies, and carved the turkey. My dad was a genius in the

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kitchen. He was not a formally trained chef, he just loved to cook, and cooked for everyone he loved. Growing up, we’d go out to eat at some restaurant, and he would spend the next Wild Chow few weeks trying to master whatever Lisa he ordered. It didn’t matter if it was French Erickson fries or ﬁ let —he was game. He’d bake cookies and send us around the neighborhood delivering them doorto-door. He wanted to share his love of cooking and baking with everyone he knew. He’s the reason I can cook or bake at all. He was a great example. If you’re feeling the same way I am, I understand. Loss is painful and change is hard—especially when someone you love will not be sitting

with you this Thanksgiving. I keep thinking, what would he want me to do? I know he would not want me to be sad. He’d say something like, “Lisa, chin up. What did I teach you? You only get one life. Don’t spend it thinking about what has been, but what will be.” He’s right. I will focus on other family members who will be present. I will be grateful for each and every one of them. I will do what my dad did. I will pour my heart into lovingly cooking for others. Thank you, Pops! Pops’ Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies to Share 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 cups ﬂour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 Tbsp. milk, warm

1 tsp. salt 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time; add the vanilla. In another bowl combine flour, soda, and salt. Add to the creamed butter. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto prepared pans. Bake for 9 minutes. The edges will be light brown. Do not over bake. Cool on a wire rack. Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wild-chow.com.

COUNTY BRIEFS

Homemade from the heart The Church of St. Genevieve in Hugo and Centerville will host its Homemade from the Heart bake and craft sale Saturday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9. Community members are invited to join in some holiday hospitality and then purchase holiday goodies and gifts. The bake and craft sale will be available after all the masses unless noted otherwise. The mass times are as follows: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8, at St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville; on Dec. 9, mass is at 8:30 a.m. at St. John's campus, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo (bake sale only, no craft sale) followed by mass at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 at St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center.

County Board sets public hearing for comp plan The Washington County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for Dec. 4 to allow residents to provide comment on the county’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan. All local governments within the seven-county metropolitan region must prepare a comprehensive plan and update that plan every 10 years. Comprehensive plans must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council by Dec. 31. During the public hearing, the county board will hear public comments, consider any recommended changes to the draft comprehensive plan and take action to adopt the final plan, pending any final changes. The public hearing will be during the board’s regular board meeting. Check the county website for time, as it will be during an evening meeting during which the board will also take comments on the proposed 2019 budget. The board meetings are on the fi fth floor of the Government Center at 14949 N. 62nd St. in Stillwater. For more information on the plan, see the

county’s website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search for “comprehensive plan.” Sheriff’s Office will receive state funds for emergency management Commissioners accepted a $105,519 grant Nov. 6 from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, to support the Sheriff’s Office emergency operations. The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) provides financial assistance for the administration of local emergency management programs which meet state and federal requirements. The EMPG grant funds cover personnel costs, including salary, overtime and fringe benefits for the Washington County Emergency Operations Center staff. The grant does require a 100 percent match, which is covered by general property tax levy dollars.

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Street. The event is presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society with the financial support of Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This event is free and open to the public and no registration is needed. Hugo Fire Toy & Food Drive The Hugo Fire Department will host its annual Toy & Food Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Fire trucks will visit neighborhoods and collect toys and nonperishable food items. Until Nov. 30, community members can drop off items at various sites, including: Hugo American Legion, Apple Academy, Festival Foods, Guys and Dolls Salon, Hugo Chiropractic, Hugo City Hall, Hugo Dental Care, Ideal Credit

Union, Kindergardens, Kwik Trip, Lake Area Bank, North Country Auto Body, Oneka Chiropractic, Park Dental, PAWS Pet Hospital, Rumble Motor Sports, Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry, White Bear Rental and Wiseguys Pizza. On Dec. 1, people can also drop off items at the fire station, 5323 140th Street N. To sign up for the toy and food drive distribution, register in advance with the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf at info@ hugofoodshelf.org or 651-528-6224 before Dec. 10. Distribution will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Hugo Public Works Building, 6900 137th Street N. Donation checks can be made out to Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, P.O. Box 373, Hugo, MN 55038.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m., Nov. 29, 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: 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly 1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26 and the 4th Monday of the 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: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding communities are invited for an afternoon of Cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served. Centerville residents needing a ride can contact Pete Nadeau @ 651-429-1514. Contact: 651-429-4413

MEMORY CAFE

When: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 and the fourth Wednesday of the month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: People with dementia and their caregivers can learn about community resources and connect with others. RSVP. Contact: 651-789-4015 or jwest@familymeans. org

YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK HAMBURGER NIGHT

When: 5-8 p.m., Nov. 28 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

HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT TOY DRIVE

When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: Hugo Fire Station Details: Santa rides around Hugo neighborhoods on the HFD ﬁ re truck to accept donations of new toys and nonperishable food items for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. Donations also accepted at the Hugo Fire Station and at drop-off sites prior to collection day. Contact: 651-429-6366

COMMUNITY STEM EVENT

When: 6-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 Where: St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville Details: Free event features a 45-minute presentation from MadScience with another approximate 1-2 hours for students to visit at least 6-8 hands-on STEM activity booths. Contact: cubpack432. com

CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT SANTA PARADE/FOOD AND TOY DRIVE

When: 5:30-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 Where: Throughout Centerville Details: Fire trucks drive through local neighborhoods to collect toys and food donations for the Centennial Community Food Shelf and the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. Contact: centennialﬁ re.org

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NATURE PLAY: COLD CRITTERS

When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Children 2-5 with an adult will look for signs of winter on an outdoor adventure. $3/ child; $3/adult. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

HOMEMADE FROM THE HEAR BAKE AND CRAFT SALE

When and Where: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, Centerville; 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Hugo Details: Purchase holiday goodies and gifts following Masses. Contact: stgens.org

GOOD LIFE SENIOR LIVING TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Where: Good Life Senior Living, 5260 127th St. N., Hugo Details: Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and have a photo with Santa. Contact: 651-426-1335 or goodlifesl.com

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY FAST BEFORE THE FEAST

When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 Where: Tri Fitness, 1338 Highway 96 E., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run. Donations of food and money encouraged to beneﬁt local food shelves. Contact: triﬁtnesswbl. com

BOYS SWIM AND DIVE SPAGHETTI DINNER

Hometown for the Holidays WHEN: Weekends, Mid-Nov.-December

WHERE: Throughout downtown Stillwater

DETAILS: Month-long holiday celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout

LAVALLE JAZZ CATS LITTLE BIG BAND

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Enjoy your favorite beverage while listening to the classic charts from the American Songbook as recorded by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and Peggy Lee, and a variety of songs recorded by the likes of Michael Bublé, Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

SANTA PHOTO SHOOT

When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St. Details: Fundraiser for the FLHS boys swim and dive team. Dinner, door prizes, silent auction and bake sale. Tickets $10 at VFW, or email. Contact: 651-336-3010 or ﬂswimfundraisers@ gmail.com

When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 Where: Forest Lake Masons Lodge #344, 119 SE 8th Ave. Details: Family photos with Santa, cookies and beverages, kids activities. Free; donations accepted for Shriner’s Hospitals. Contact: forestlakemasons.com

DECK THE HALLS DECORATING PARTY

NUTCRACKER SUITE BALLET

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 24 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Help decorate the Fillebrown House for holiday events. Refreshments and door prizes. RSVP Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

When: Friday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Nov. 25 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Familyfriendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet.

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Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides, and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Sat. and Sun. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa a various local restaurants.

CONTACT: mainstreetstillwateriba. com

Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com

AARP DRIVER SAFETY 8-HOUR FIRST TIME COURSE

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 & Thursday, Nov. 29 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Introductory course; four-hour refresher needed every three years to maintain insurance discount. Registration deadline three days in advance. $26/members; $31/ nonmembers. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

‘SIOUX CHEF’ VISIT

When: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Where: Century College Details: Visit by celebrated chef and founder of The Sioux Chef, Sean Sherman, will include a lecture with Q & A, book signing and catered tasting menu for his cook book, “The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen.” Free and open to the public. Contact: century.edu

COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY CHARLIE STEMIG

When: 8-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 Where: Big Wood Brewery, 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Local

comedian, Charlie Stemig will be joined by ﬁve other local comedians, and audience members will have a chance to tell jokes on stage. No cover; beer specials. Contact: bit.ly/bwbcomedy-night

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 16 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players Theatre perform the holiday classic. Tickets $20; preview tickets $15. Contact: 651429-5674 or www. lakeshoreplayers.com

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL’

When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: First Evangelical Free Church, 2696 Hazelwood St., Maplewood Details: AFSA student production of a Christmas classic. Tickets $10 online; children 5 and under free. Contact: afsahighschool.com (follow Drama Club link)

STILLWATER TWINKLE PARTY

When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1

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stories, Christmas readings and beautiful holiday harp music. Event is especially supportive of those who have experienced a life change or challenge in the past year and those with dementia and their caregivers. Contact: lakeviewhealth.org

THE MANY FACES OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Collaborative program introduces participants to people who inhabited the area around the lake during various periods of time. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-407-2018 FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Lions Christmas Dinner WHEN: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 WHERE: Hugo American Legion, 5383-140th St. N

DETAILS: Free Christmas dinner for all Hugo seniors (55+) with appetizers, dinner and entertainment provided. CONTACT: 651-429-0883

Where: 425 E. Nelson St., Stillwater Details: Tree lighting ceremony, music by the Teddy Bear Band and ﬁ reworks. Contact: 651-3511717 or facebook.com/ mainstreetstillwatermn

CHRISTKINDLESMARKET

When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 1 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: German Outdoor Christmas Market with homemade crafts, imports, food and Gluwein and a bonﬁ re. Contact: 651-4397128 or gasthaus bavarianhunter.com

WINTERFEST - WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 & 15 Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Horsedrawn carriage rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.; Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Medicine Chest. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: www. downtownwhite bearlake.com/events

DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS: REPS & PHIBS

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road., White Bear Township

Details: Free, familyfriendly drop-in style programs feature a range of nature topics, including up-close visits with live animals. No registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

TAGGART SQUARED PERFORMANCE

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Brother and sister duo pianists Jacob and Emma Taggart, ages 12 and 16, respectively, have achieved national acclaim and perform as part of the Classical Music Series. Contact: 651-429-5674

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: Lino Lakes Public Safety Fire Station #1, 7741 Lake Drive. Details: Children of all ages can enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, tour a ﬁ re truck and play games. $5 suggested donation; RSVP Contact: 651-982-2323 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

CANDLELIGHT TOUR AT THE FILLEBROWN HOSUE

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave,

White Bear Lake Details: Explore the historic home by candlelight while decorated in its holiday splendor. Knowledgeable guides will share stories of the house and its inhabitants through the years. Cocoa and cookies will be served. Advance Tickets required – Nonmembers $15; WBLAHS members $12. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

BILLY MCLAUGHLIN ‘SIMPLE GIFTS’

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Christmas event with modern arrangements of traditional hymns and carols performed by Billy on his acousticguitar, three-part harmony vocals, bagpipes, Celtic whistles, violin, piano and percussion. $25/ adults; $20/seniors; $15/ students. Contact: wildwoodartistseries. com

AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY PEACE

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1616 West Olive St., Stillwater Details: Lakeview Hospital’s Faith Community Nurse Program and therapeutic harpist Tami Briggs will share powerful

SHOREVIEW INDOOR FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 4 & 18 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Weekly event that brings the community together featuring winter produce, canned goods, baked goods, chocolate, nuts, honey, gifts and more. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

THE OK FACTOR

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Olivia Diercks and Karla Colahan, cellist and violinist of the new-classical crossover duo perform original compositions. Tickets $20. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers. com

2018 WBCA MEMBER’S EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: View works by local artists. Exhibit runs Nov. 19- Dec. 14

BINGO & UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS

When: 1:30-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Wear a favorite ugly sweater, play bingo and enjoy a special treat. $6/ residents; $7/nonresidents. Registration required. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Where: Veteran’s

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Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Details: Purchase a $10 light in remembrance of a loved one and in support of the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf.

ANNUAL PJS WITH SANTA

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Santa, face painting, games, puppet show, cookies. Wear PJs. Contact: 651204-6000 or www. cityvadnaisheights.com

Where: Washington County Courthouse Details: Valley Chamber Chorale performs traditional, popular and new holiday favorites. Contact: 651430-0124 or valleychamberchorale. org

SHOREVIEW NORTHERN LIGHTS VARIETY BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University Details: “A Musical Blizzard” of favorite seasonal music 27TH ANNUAL COOKIE performed by local SALE musicians. Carriage When: 9-11 a.m. rides in parking lot at Saturday, Dec. 8 6:15 p.m. Tickets $13 Where: Gethsemane online or at Shoreview United Methodist City Hall. Church, 7330 Lake Drive, Contact: 651-638Lino Lakes 6333 or betheltickets. Details: Specialty universitytickets.com baked goods and CROIX CHORDSMEN traditional Christmas CHRISTMAS SHOW cookies for sale by the When: 2 p.m. pound. Saturday, Dec. 1 Contact: 651-784-7667 Where: Trinity or gum.church Lutheran Church, 115 JINGLE BEAR 5K AND 4th St., Stillwater KIDS RUN WITH SANTA Details: Barbershop When: 9 a.m. chorus’ annual concert Saturday, Dec. 8 with special guests Where: White Bear Woodbury East Ridge Boatworks, 4495 Lake Choir. Ave. S. Contact: 651Details: Holiday run 439-4527 or www. along the shores of stcroixvalleychapter. White Bear Lake; all 5K com runners receive a Santa hat, jingle bells and long SECRET HOLIDAY SHOP When: 4:30-7 p.m. sleeve shirt. Holiday Wednesday, Dec. 12 or costumes welcome. Thursday, Dec. 13 Photos with Santa, and Where: Lino Lakes post race party at VFW. City Hall, 600 Town Donations of food and Center Pkwy. toys encouraged Details: Children Contact: 651-251-5494 can shop on their own or midwestevents.com for family and friends. WINTER FARMERS Wide variety of gifts MARKET priced $.50-$12 including When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. jewelry, coffee mugs, Saturday, Dec. 8 knickknacks and Where: Tamarack toys; and volunteers Nature Center, 5287 available to help with Otter Lake Road, White shopping and wrapping. Bear Township Registration not Details: Gathering required. of fresh, local, mostly Contact: 651-982-2400 organic foods; along or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us with community info PARENT’S NIGHT OUT for ways to make more When: 5:30-10 p.m. sustainable daily Friday, Dec. 14 choices. Coffee shop, Where: Lino Lakes local food trucks, kid art activities and locally Senior Center, 1189 Main St. crafted holiday gifts. Details: Parents Contact: facebook. can take a break while com/forksinthedirt kids ages 4-11 can WARDEN’S HOUSE enjoy games, activities, MUSEUM HOLIDAY crafts, a movie, pizza and popcorn. $27/night, EVENT registration deadline When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7. Saturday, Dec. 8 Contact: 651-982-2400 Where: Warden’s or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us House Museum, 602 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Meet with local authors while sampling sweets and treats and listening to holiday music. Contact: 651-439-5956 todays events online or wchsmn.org or post your own at:

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 16000 block of Elmcrest Avenue N. at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 23 reported his vehicle stolen just after the Eden Prairie Police Department reported it as recovered. While conducting a traffic stop, the Eden Prairie police ran the license plate number of the vehicle, as is routine, and discovered it had been stolen. The driver of the stolen vehicle faces charges of motor vehicle theft and third-degree burglary. • An East Bethel man, 38, was cited at 12:54 p.m. Oct. 23 on westbound 140th Street N. at Forest Blvd. N. for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies eastbound on Egg Lake Road clocked the motorist at 54 mph. The motorist said he wasn’t paying attention to the posted speed limit. • A resident in the 4000 block of 149th Street N. at 3:15 a.m. Oct. 25 reported that unknown persons had entered his home through a sliding glass door on the side of the house. It was not immediately known if anything was taken, and deputies didn’t find anyone after searching the area. Deputies reviewed the strategy in getting a better lock for the sliding glass door with the complainant. After deputies cleared the residence and left, the complainant’s wife phoned to report that several pairs of her son’s tennis shoes were missing, as well as a crossbow and arrows. The complainant also reported finding a red and black plastic bag on her patio that could have been left behind by the burglars. • An Eagan man reported losing two toolboxes out of the back of his truck overnight Oct. 25-26 as he traveled north on Forest Blvd. N. from 140th Street, then west on Frenchman Road, then south on I-35. Deputies retraced his path but did not locate the items. The complainant was advised to contact the Minnesota State Patrol. • Reports of a suspicious phone call and a burglary at 1:16 a.m. Oct. 27 turned out to be the imaginings of a resident in the 6000 block of 146th Street N. who had become intoxicated to the point of testing 0.025 and greatly in need of his night’s sleep. After the third call to the deputies during this same evening, in which the complainant reported

seeing girls who were not real, the intoxicated resident was transported to hospital for evaluation. • Two suspicious males were reported at 3:58 a.m. Oct. 27 in the 15000 block of Foster Drive for walking through the area and pulling on car doors before taking off at a run toward Oneka Elementary in the 4800 block of Heritage Parkway N. • A report of a violation of an order for protection at 8:34 a.m. Oct. 27 in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. turned out to be premature, as the subject had yet to be served with the order. However, the subject did violate the terms of his future violation by sending an email to the complainant with a letter attachment that did not pertain to the family — the only allowable email communication. Deputies advised the subject to have no further communication via email with the complainant and to prepare to be served. • A Little Canada woman, 28, was arrested at 2:06 a.m. Oct. 28 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and 137th Street N. for third-degree DWI, failure to provide proof of insurance and speeding 58 mph in a 35 mph zone after being pulled over by northbound deputies for speeding. When deputies positioned themselves behind the motorist, they observed her swerving over the lane line and centerline numerous times. The vehicle even traveled on the wrong side of the road at one point. The driver admitted to drinking a lot. The results of her field sobriety test proved it at 0.22. The legal limit is 0.08. As the subject was transported to jail, Dan’s Towing came to pick up the vehicle. • A KOPS (Keeping Our Police Safe) alert has been taken out for a Hugo man, 26, who reportedly violated his domestic abuse no contact order at 4:08 a.m. Oct. 28 in the 4000 block of Education Drive by using the keypad to the complainant’s home to enter the residence. When the complainant encountered the subject and told him to leave immediately, he did not leave. The subject eventually left without saying anything. The complainant told deputies she didn’t know where the subject lived or where he could be. The couple are currently in the process of obtaining a divorce.

• A downed mailbox and tipped-over garbage can were reported at 10:46 p.m. Oct. 28 in the 8000 block of 157th Street N. Fifteen minutes before calling deputies, the complainant heard a loud bang and went outside to investigate, noticing a garbage can in the middle of his yard with garbage strewn all over the lawn near the mailbox. No vehicles were seen driving away. The complainant told deputies that the garbage can and garbage belonged to someone farther down the street. • Copper wiring from old electrical meter boxes on the northwest side of a business in the 5000 block of 152nd Street was reported stolen overnight Oct. 28-29. Surveillance videos and digital cameras show both the vehicle and the suspect. A white male wearing a yellow safety vest is shown arriving on the scene in a black Chevrolet Equinox or Traverse. • A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 12:10 a.m. Oct. 29 reported threatening phone calls from an unknown male asking for the whereabouts of his son and girlfriend and promising to kill them all. The complainant noted that the calls came from different random numbers and that the subject may have been using a phone app. The complainant also said he thought the caller was a family member of his son’s girlfriend. • Extra garbage can patrol was requested at 8:11 a.m. Oct. 29 in the 17000 block of Ingersoll Avenue, after a number of garbage cans down the street were reported knocked over and their contents scattered around the neighborhood. The complainant said that two of her three cans had been recovered a half mile south on Ingersoll Ave. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies therefore will be patrolling the street on Sunday nights. • Another resident in the 16700 block of Ingersoll Avenue at 9:52 a.m. Oct. 29 reported his garbage can moved approximately 100 yards north on Ingersoll and the trash dumped out. The complainant said his formerly full recycling bin is also missing and that his mailbox had been hit. • Deputies recovered a trailer stolen from Lauderdale in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. in Hugo at 11:43 a.m. Oct. 29 after receiving information where the trailer was located. Deputies staked out the area in an attempt to catch the thieves but saw no one. When deputies made contact with the trailer, they learned the registration on the trailer matched that on the stolen vehicle report. While inspecting the trailer, deputies noticed a door of a gun safe lying in the woods near the trailer along with the safe itself, which contained a box of 12-gauge shotgun shells. Deputies also spotted a white plastic grocery store bag full of ammunition of various sorts and a tackle box containing 12-gauge ammunition. • A woman in the 17000 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 11:42 a.m. Oct. 29 reported another woman, 21, for punching her in the left eye and pulling her hair after the complainant asked where her spoon was. The subject admitted the assault and said she did it because of the constant and ongoing bullying from the complainant. Deputies gave the eye poker a verbal warning and elicited a promise from the bullying complainant/pokee to stop. • A resident in the 5000 block of 158th Street N. at 3:09 p.m. Oct. 29 reported that he’d received a voicemail saying that there were four allegations against him and that if he didn’t call the given number, local police would come out immediately and arrest him.

The complainant didn’t return the call, and no personal information was compromised. • A Forest Lake woman, 19, was cited at 10:28 a.m. Oct. 30 on 170th Street N. and Henna Avenue N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A Hugo woman, 34, was reported at 3:10 p.m. Oct. 30 for scratching a resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. on the face, neck and shoulders following an argument over groceries. The complainant told deputies he didn’t want to press charges but would be filing for an order for protection. The complainant agreed to leave for the night so that the subject and her three children could seek other living arrangements. • A resident in the 12000 block of Europa Avenue N. at 5:28 p.m. Oct. 30 reported that two youths had called a number they had found on a YouTube hacking site using his daughter’s phone. As a result, his daughter received back-toback calls from the two numbers from that site. Deputies advised the complainant to block those two numbers on his daughter’s phone and have a chat with his daughter about internet safety. • A Chisago Lake Township man, 41, was cited at 10:19 a.m. Oct. 31 on 170th Street N. and Keystone Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A resident in the 5000 block of 129th Street N. at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 31 reported being bitten in the foot by his neighbor’s dog after he lifted up the dog’s fence along the property line briefly to weed-whip underneath it. When deputies attempted to contact the dog owner, she would not answer the door. • A White Bear Township man, 24, was cited at 4:37 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for tabs that expired in March and issued a verbal warning for failing to change the address on his driver’s license after moving more than one year ago. • A couple in the 5000 block of Fairpoint Drive at 8:12 p.m. Nov. 2 reported each other for domestic assault. She said her boyfriend of three years dragged her around the living room by her hair after she wouldn’t give him the PIN number of her phone. He said she slapped him across the face and hit him multiple times in the chest and arms. As there were no accounts by unbiased witnesses or visible injuries, the stories reportedly “washed each other out.” However, he agreed to stay away until she moved out of the residence. • A youth in the 5000 block of 142nd Street N. at 8:16 p.m. Nov. 2 reported that his speaker, valued at $275, went missing after three juveniles at his house were asked to leave. The juveniles eventually left and so did the speaker, although the complainant didn’t actually see the juveniles take it. Deputies met up with the juveniles, who said they didn’t have the speaker and didn’t know what they were talking about. • A St. Paul man, 20, was arrested at 8:37 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 12000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for fourth-degree DWI, underage consumption, lane violation and speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone after deputies observed his vehicle cross the right fog line, then swerve left and cross the centerline. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed the driver’s age, along with his bloodshot, watery eyes and conducted a field sobriety test. The driver’s blood alcohol content was 0.09. The vehicle was left on the scene while the two passengers, both 21, called for a ride. Loretta Harding

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS

• Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver who struck a guardrail in the area of Main Street and Lakeland Circle in Centerville Oct. 30. Officers assisted the Centennial Lakes Police Department and arrested the driver for DWI. • Officers responded to a male walking on the shoulder of Main Street with a cased fi rearm Oct. 31. He was located and advised of other options to walk. • An officer was dispatched to a report of gunshots heard near a residential area in the 8000 block of Fourth Street Oct. 31. Officers were unable to locate the source of the noise but advised the complainant some hunting was permitted near the area.

• Officers responded to Centennial Middle School for a trespassing complaint Nov. 2. Three juvenile males were found and will be charged with trespassing. • Officers responded to a disturbance at a hotel in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 3. There was some arguing and brawling between numerous people. The officers mediated between the involved parties and separated them. The parties were all mutually involved, and no one wanted to pursue criminal charges. • Officers responded to the report of someone going through mailboxes in the 1200 block of Rondeau Lake Road W Nov. 3. Officers gathered information from the complainant and discovered it was someone handing out political fliers.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for no taillights in the 1300 block of I-35W Nov. 1. The male driver was arrested for third-degree DWI and booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for driving conduct in the 6900 block of Sunset Avenue Nov. 3. The driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI.

• Officers responded to a report of juveniles attempting to access a building in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 1. Officers identified the four males. Upon further investigation, it was discovered one had an active warrant and was booked; the others were picked up by an adult.

• Officers responded to a report of underage drinking in the 800 block of Lois Lane Nov. 4. Officers learned three juveniles had consumed alcohol, and they were released to their parents.

• Officers responded to a call regarding a male acting in a disorderly manner in the 7800 block of Century Trail Nov. 1. He was transported to a hospital voluntarily. • Officers responded to a report of someone going through the neighbors’ cars in the 7700 block of Carole Drive Nov.1. Officers arrived and were unable to located anyone.

• Officers responded to the 6800 block of Otter Lake Road to assist the State Patrol with a female who fled from a stolen vehicle Nov. 5. Officers located the female and took her into custody without incident. The female was later released to the State Patrol. • An officer responded to a report of a stolen cell phone from a business in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Nov. 5. The investigation is ongoing.

Pines Nov. 2. One party assaulted another before police arrived; charges are pending.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 • Police responded to the 3800 block of block of Centerville Road in Centerville on report of a civil dispute Nov. 1. Restwood Road in Lexington Nov. 4 on report of a stolen vehicle. Officers • A tampering of a motor vehicle was were paroling the area and found the reported in the 1700 block of Meadow vehicle parked and unoccupied in the Lane in Centerville Nov. 1. 8800 block of Syndicate Avenue. The • Officers were dispatched to the 6900 vehicle was picked up by the owner. block of Meadow Court in Centerville • Officers arrested a male on a warrant Nov. 1 on report of a stolen bicycle. in the 9500 block of Dunlap Avenue in • Police are investigating a possible Lexington Nov. 5. financial exploitation of a vulnerable • Police were dispatched to the 9100 adult in Centerville. block of South Highway Drive in Lex• Police attempted to mediate a civil ington Oct. 31 on report of a burglary dispute in the 30 block of Village Park- in progress. Information was collectway in Circle Pines Nov.2. ed. • Officers responded to the 8900 block of • Officers took a phone call vehicle Duwayne Avenue in Lexington Nov. 2 theft report from the 0 block of Circle on report of a neighbor dispute. Both Drive. parties were separated and there were • Officers were dispatched to the area of no further issues. Center Street and Centerville Road in • Damage to city property was discovCenterville for a two-vehicle property ered in the 30 block of Village Parkdamage accident Oct. 31. One vehicle way in Circle Pines Nov. 2. was badly damaged and towed from the scene. There were no injuries and • Police mediated a civil dispute in the no citations were issued. 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle

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CITY OF HUGO ORDINANCE 2018-491 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO AMENDING CHAPTER 90 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY CODE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF 125TH STREET NORTH, EAST OF ILLIES AVENUE NORTH AND NORTH OF 120TH STREET THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of the City Code. Chapter 90 of the City Code of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, is hereby amended by changing the classiﬁcation on the City of Hugo Zoning Map to PUD (Planned Unit Development) with respect to the 136.7-acre property legally described as part of the Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter, the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter, the Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter and Government Lot 4 all in Section 34 Township 31, Range 21, Washington County, Minnesota. (Full legal available at City Hall.) Section 2. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage. ADOPTED by the City Council this 5th day of November 2018. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on November 22, 2018.

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• Officers responded to a personal injury rollover accident on I-35E near the Main Street exit Oct. 30. Officers assisted the State Patrol until the vehicle was towed.

• Officers responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 2. The male suspect left without paying for merchandise and was subsequently cited for misdemeanor theft.

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• Several males were observed riding bicycles in the 6800 block of Black Duck Drive at night without proper lighting Oct. 30. They were advised of the proper requirements for nighttime use.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 block of I-35E Nov. 2. The male driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and released to a sober party.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:

CITY OF HUGO HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo Planning Commission had cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on November 22, 2018, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo Planning Commission has rescheduled their December 13 and 27 meeting to December 20, 2018, at 7 p.m. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on November 22, 2018.

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requested a visit from a therapy dog. “I saw the request (from the library) and thought it was such a good fit for Pippy. She loves kids and I love the idea of a nonjudgmental reading practice partner,” Erickson said. The Dog Gone Reading program dates back to when the Hardwood Creek Library opened its doors in 2007. Over the years there have been different therapy dogs, but Pippy has fi lled the role since last summer. “My favorite thing is seeing the kids light up when they see her. She has become a little celebrity. Her pictures are on all the computer screens and there are posters and fl iers with her all over,” Erickson said. “I love seeing their excitement about her, and of course it is a proud mama moment watching her be an awesome dog.” Pippy is so popular, the two-hour window is almost always booked solid. “A dog is nonjudgmental, they are not correcting you: you just get to read to them. They soak it all in and are grateful for the time,” said Librarian Suzanne Yoch. “It is really sweet, a lot of the kids try to pick out books that a dog would like. There are a lot of children who don’t have pets, so getting that exposure and being around an animal is really important.” Erickson added, “We have had readers run the gamut from very advanced to kids who are working on it and struggling. Pippy has no ability to tell the difference between the two, she is just happy to spend time with them. She is a good listener for kids who might be nervous about working on their reading skills.” Pam Lauderbaugh, of Lino Lakes, regularly attends the program with her 7-year-old son James and her 1-year-old daughter Harper. “Especially at his age right now, he is supposed to read 20 minutes every night. A lot of his schoolwork and at-home time is spent learning how to read,” she explained. “This defi nitely helps him not to be so shy when he reads out loud. It just gives him more practice, which is fantastic.” Pippy is also a regular visitor to senior living facilities such as Birchwood Senior Living in Forest Lake and Bickford Senior Living of Hugo (formerly Gracewood Senior Living). Every other Friday morning, she also visits Phoenix Alternatives Inc. (PAC) in White Bear Lake, a nonprofit organization that serves people with developmental disabilities. To request a visit from a therapy dog, visit www.tdi-dog.org and click on “about TDI” and then “information for facilities.”

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deserve. “It is fascinating for me to be able to help these families get the information they are looking for,” he said. “The efforts to remember the sacrifices of that war began in 1919, when Nov. 11 was first celebrated as Armistice Day. ... Armistice Day became a legal holiday in 1938. In 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day to make the day one of remembrance and honor for all veterans,” Anderson explained. “Today it is a day set aside where we as a nation take a few moments to honor all persons, living or dead, who served honorably in our armed forces whether during a time of war or of peace.” All veterans were then asked to stand or raise their hands for a moment of recognition. Anderson also recognized Keystone veterans who had passed away since last year’s ceremony. Those included Edward Bissonette, George Langer, Roger Quast, Leonard (Len) Litzner, Paul Videen, Tom Piene and Myron Mayfield. A few notable stories of Keystone residents’ relatives were shared. Anderson fi rst told the story of resident Helen Hohenauer’s father, George Arnsdorf, who was born in 1894 and was drafted into the U.S Army on Nov. 14, 1917. He served as a private in Company K, 19th Infantry Regiment, 18th Infantry Division, and was honorably discharged on Feb. 1, 1919. Hohenauer was given the Victory Medal of World War I on behalf of her father. Then Anderson told the story of Herbert Vollmer, resident Donna Vollmer’s father and Keystone staff member Kris Vollmer’s grandfather. Herbert was born in 1897 and was drafted into the U.S. Army on Sept. 4, 1918. He served as a sergeant in the 161st Depot Brigade, Quartermaster Corps, and was honorably discharged on April 24, 1919. Donna received the Victory Medal of World War I on behalf of her father. Lastly, Anderson shared the story of Keystone resident and veteran Kernel Armbruster’s older brother Francis (Frank) Armbruster, who enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 25, 1942. After basic training, he was assigned to the USS Strong as a

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Keystone resident and veteran Harold Breyer was one of five people to receive a Quilt of Valor during the ceremony.

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Keystone resident Donna Vollmer holds up a picture of her father Herbert Vollmer who was recognized with a Victory Medal of World War I at Keytone Place at LaValle Fields Nov. 10.

Fireman 1st Class. On July 4, 1943, the USS Strong was hit by a torpedo fi red by a Japanese destroyer. Although 240 men were ultimately saved from the USS Strong, Anderson explained that a group of survivors, including Frank, found themselves in a small raft and floated to an island held by the enemy. The group consisted of an officer and three enlisted men. On July 15, the officer ordered the three enlisted men to leave him behind and try to find a way to be rescued off the island. Frank and the other two men were never seen alive again but miraculously the officer, who thought he was going to die, was recovered. While several sets of remains were recovered on the island after the war, Frank was never identified. Anderson said he is hopeful the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency will pick up Frank’s case and

get his remains identified. Ann Pollard, a member of Grateful Hearts Quilters, said Quilts of Valor is a nonprofit organization that was started back in 2003 by the mother of a soldier who was deployed to Iraq. “She was a quilter and she had visions of wounded soldiers in hospitals. It just came to her that if they could be wrapped in a quilt, maybe that would give them some comfort.” Quilts of Valor now has at least one group in all 50 states and has presented more than 200,000 quilts across the U.S. Pollard explained that Grateful Heart Quilters, a group that meets in Maple Grove, was founded in 2014 and has presented 300 quilts. “We love what we do. We want to fi nd more veterans, service members who are deserving of these quilts. I am awarding these quilts to these veterans as a thank you from us for their service over the years,” Pollard said. Quilts of Valor were presented to Harold Breyer, Harold Ribar, Jim Salwasser, Martin Guse and Sidney Schaumberg. To request a quilt, visit www.qovf.org/take-action/request-qov/. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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Thanksgiving on the minds of Oneka students On Wednesday Nov. 14, The Citizen visited Oneka Elementary School in Hugo and to find out what the third-graders are thankful for and what they are planning to eat on Thanksgiving. “I am thankful for my family.”

“I am thankful for my dog.”

“I am thankful for my mom and dad and my brothers.”

“I will eat Turkey!”

“I will eat turkey and Hawaiian buns.”

“I don’t really know what I will eat.”

Allison

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“I am thankful for my family and friends.”

“I will eat mashed potatoes and turkey.”

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How did turkey become the Thanksgiving bird?

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A flock of wild turkeys ventures into a cow pasture in Marine on St. Croix. BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

At Thanksgiving dinner, it’s all about the turkey—but how did the American tradition of turkey at Thanksgiving come about? It’s difficult to separate myth from truth in the story of the fi rst Thanksgiving among the Pilgrims and indigenous people of North America. One fact that seems to be generally agreed upon by historians is that turkey probably wasn’t a menu item at that historic meal. Venison was the main course. So why do most families roast a turkey at their annual gettogethers today? NPR correspondent Robert Krulwich reported in a 2011 article that part of the responsibility might be due to 19th-century magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale. Hale exerted a certain influence on women’s fashion and literary education. Some of her writings include lavish descriptions of tantalizing meals—including one from her novel “Northwood” of a dinner featuring roast turkey. Followed by beef sirloin, pork, gravy, vegetables, duck and chicken pie, of course—quite the menu. Hale was one of the top personalities who lobbied Congress and President Abraham Lincoln for a national Thanksgiving holiday. Lincoln officially declared the holiday in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War. The shift toward turkey at the Thanksgiving table was gradual, but there’s no doubt that it is the main staple of the holiday dinner today. Turkey was an important part of the diet of many indigenous cultures in North America.

Ancient Mesoamericans were the fi rst to domesticate this species—its meat and eggs provided food, while its feathers were used as important decorative items. Today, most domestic turkeys are white in color, thanks to the hand of human selection. Their white coloration makes pinfeathers (or developing feathers in the bird’s skin) less visible, making for a more aesthetically pleasing meal. The selective breeding that changed the turkey’s color is also responsible for creating heavier birds that are unable to fly. Domestic turkeys also have shorter legs, which means they cannot run as fast as their wild relatives. Benjamin Franklin famously commented in one of the letters that he believed the turkey would be a better national symbol than the bald eagle. One of the reasons he cited was the turkey’s fearlessness against all intruders—a fearlessness many Minnesotans are familiar with as troops of turkeys parade into their back yards and across roadways at dusk. In a viral video released last year, the South Minnetonka Police were called to a Shorewood home to help shoo out a turkey that had crashed through a window and become comfortable in the living room. Turkeys have something of a reputation for being unintelligent—in his letter, Franklin defended them despite the fact they are “a little vain and silly.” But a 2013 article in Scientific American reported that wild turkeys lead very complex social lives. Male turkeys generally live in closely bonded sibling groups that stick together for life. Flocks of turkeys also have a strict social dominance structure,

which can lead to aggressive confl icts between birds. Since domestic turkeys are often kept in very large groups, hyper-aggression between turkeys can be a problem. Understanding the behavior of these birds is crucial to ensuring healthy, sustainable practices on the farm, and a delicious entrée at the Thanksgiving table this year.

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Nov. 28: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5: Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. EDA 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).

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Hugo Fire Department Toy & Food Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Nov. 26: City Council work session at 6 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28: Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1: Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3: City Council work session at 6 p.m.

2019 Council will see new, but experienced members BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE—The City Council unanimously accepted the results of the Nov. 6 general election at its Nov. 14 regular meeting and welcomed returning council members. Mayor Jeff Paar was re-elected with 1,351 votes, and although he theoretically ran unopposed, 72 write-in votes were cast against him. Former Council Member Michelle Lakso will return to council after winning the ranked voting for one of the vacant two positions with 1,001 votes. Lakso served on the City Council from 2005-2009. Incumbent Council Member D. Love will return to council after winning 909 votes. He has served on council since 2009. Greg Nohner won 491 votes, and write-in candidates took 26 votes. Write-in candidates included current Council Member Steve King, who elected not to run. “People must like you if you're still getting votes when you're not running,” Paar said. City Clerk Teresa Bender crunched the numbers and announced that 2,488 voters had registered by the opening of polls at 7 a.m. Nov. 6. By the end of the day, 2,072 people had voted in Centerville.That number included 424 accepted absentee ballots and 149 additional voters who registered on election day. Linda Runbeck (R-Lino Lakes) won back her seat as State Representative for District 38A with 1,126 votes, compared to her opponent, Kevin Fogarty (DFL-Centerville) with 855 votes. The Republican gubernatorial ticket of Jeff Johnson and Donna Bergstrom carried Centerville with 1,048 votes, compared to overall winners, Democrats Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan with 905 votes. The GOP fared well in Centerville, if not the rest of the state, with John Howe taking 52.85 percent of the vote for Secretary of State; Pam Myhra taking 51.82 percent of the vote for state auditor and Doug Wardlow taking 54.96 percent of the vote for attorney general. Paar thanked the election judges, city staff and residents for the smooth election. He also thanked City Council candidate Greg Nohner for “putting his name in and running.” All three candidates for the open seats were very professional during their campaigns, Paar added.

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HUGO BITS & PIECES HUGO — The City Council approved the following at its half-hour meeting Nov. 5: • Ordinance and resolutions approving PUD, preliminary and final plat and development agreement for The Preserve on Sunset Lake development. Cheldon Frank, through Shlayba Inc., is developing 13 single-family homes along a single cul-de-sac on 137 acres near the southwest corner of Sunset Lake. Homes will be located on 5- to 10-acre sites, each with a well and septic system. A 27-acre outlot will remain open space, owned by the Homeowners Association, while a second outlot north of 125th will be dedicated to the city for expansion of an existing city-owned park parcel. Overall density is one unit per 10.5 acres. • Resolution of support for boundary changes in the Browns Creek and Rice Creek Watershed Districts. Rice Creek had identified certain discrepancies in the common boundary after conducting a hydrologic boundary field investigation in January. • Resolution approving Washington County’s All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Hazard mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. • Auto dismantling license for Hugo Auto Parts. Owner Mike Brant applied for renewal of the license for the business at 16615 Forest Blvd. N. An inspection of the property found the facility to be in compliance with city and county codes. • Letter of support for Metropolitan Council's 2019-2020 Clean Water Fund. Hugo has benefited from funding for projects that help achieve sustainable water supplies, including the Beaver Ponds water reuse project and the Water's Edge water reuse and rebate program. • Hiring of Kraig Pettee as a new public works worker, effective Nov. 12. He has been a seasonal worker for the past three summers. His starting salary is $51,878. • Hiring of Emily Weber as the new community

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development assistant. Her starting salary is $49,644. Staff interviewed eight applicants. Weber's start date is Nov. 26. • Accepted a check from the Fry Group for the Yellow Ribbon Network (photo ran in last Citizen). • Scheduled a meeting for the Board of Canvass Nov. 13 to confi rm local election results. Debra Neutkens

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Nov. 14 meeting: • Heard a presentation from Dorothy Rademacher, chair of the Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, which is a program of the National Guard. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is made up of people from all walks of life to support military veterans in need and their families. “Last week we removed a tree for a widow and shopped for clothes for a veteran who came in with just the clothes on his back,” Rademacher said. • Paar thanked Rademacher for raising council awareness for what he called a great program. "Centerville is a giving community— if anyone needs help, there will be neighbors to step up and help, along with the whole city," he said. To learn more about the Yellow Ribbon, contact Rademacher at 651-3214722. • Recognized local veterans in attendance at the council meeting: Charles Reinhardt, Tom Wilharber and Council Member Steve King. “We want to know who all the veterans are in town,” City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz said. Residents in Centerville are invited to contact City Hall with names of their military veteran family members, so they may also be recognized. Centerville will also be recognized as a Purple Heart City at an upcoming council meeting.

• Held a public hearing for delinquent municipal utility, garbage and nuisance/city abatement services bills during the fourth and sixth billing cycles of 2017 and fi rst and third billing cycles of 2018 through November, as allowed by statute. The amounts due will be assessed to parcel identification numbers through the county property tax statements payable in 2019. • The assessment will be payable over one year, the first installment of which to be paid on or before the fi rst Monday in January 2019 and bear a late payment fee of six percent interest and a certification fee of $50. The exception will be the water lateral fee, which will bear a five percent interest over a 10-year period. Agreements with individual property owners for this service are on fi le. The delinquent garbage fund bills amount to $36,329, and the delinquent sewer/water fund bills amount to $36,461. • Conducted the fi rst reading of an amendment to City Code No.88, 2018 fee schedule, Exhibit A, utility fees, charges and other costs. The purpose of the amendment will be to raise the water lateral benefit fee of properties not assessed from $6,500 to $8,000. • More than one year ago, the council directed staff to implement ways to collect the water lateral benefit fee at the time a home is sold, expanded or undergoing well failure. The city

allowed residents to pay off that fee ahead of these occurrences and ahead of the need to raise the fee. A letter was sent to residents inviting them to pay the fee at the lower rate before the city raised the fee on Nov. 1. Now the city is raising the fees to keep pace with inflation and construction costs. • Approved a water lateral charge special assessment agreement waiver of hearing and appeal for 1767 Peltier Lake Drive and 1369 Mound Tr. • Tabled action on ways to mitigate noise from Alex's Lawn and Turf, LLC at 7087-20th Ave S. and directed the city attorney and city staff to meet with the business owners to work on resolving the noise issues. • Approved liquor and tobacco licenses for 2019, which may include any combination of off-sale liquor, on-sale liquor, Sunday liquor or tobacco. The applicant businesses include: S & B Center Corp./Kelly's Korner, NS2R Comp./Platinum Liquor, Jaun Jian JJ Barrel, Inc./Liquor Barrel of Centerville, Ameer's Tobacco, Inc. and TD Steffen, Inc./Corner Express. • Tabled approval of an on-sale liquor license and Sunday liquor license for JV Summit Corp./ Southern Rail. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

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Bear athletes and their parents jammed into the counseling office at South Campus Nov. 14 to sign their paperwork. Eight female athletes, split between soccer and hockey, and three males were recruited for post-high school play. From left, front row: Sydney Shearan, Hockey, University of Minnesota; Abigail Delarosa, Hockey, Bemidji State University; Erika Townley, Soccer, Drake University; Bailey McCullough, Soccer, Augustana University; Calla Frank, Hockey, Minnesota State University, Mankato; and Lauren MacLean, Hockey, Merrimack College. From left, back row: Loren Altman, Soccer, University of Wisconsin; Trent Schoeberl, Baseball, University of Minnesota; Sam Schwartz, Basketball, Southwest Minnesota State University; Katie Timmons, Soccer, Winona State University and Claire Odmark, Soccer, University of Wisconsin.

11 Bears sign to play college sports Eleven White Bear Lake Area High School seniors signed letters of intent Nov. 14 to NCAA Division I and

II colleges. That could be a record for fall. Last year two athletes signed letters to play at the college level

in November, according to Athletic Director Brian Peloquin. Nationally, only 2 percent of all high school

athletes are given this opportunity, he added. There are four signing dates throughout the year.

Remaining dates are Dec. 19, Feb. 6 and April 17.

Trail marathoner qualifies for national team

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Bears at Bethel Three White Bear girls are now playing hoops for Bethel University: sophomore Michaela Craigan (41), junior Tate Anderson (3) and freshman Tessa Anderson (3). All three play varsity basketball for the Bethel Royals.

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Bear soccer awards: 2 all-state, 4 all-SEC White Bear Lake girls soccer had two all-staters and four allconference after an 11-5-1 season. Coaches Class AA all-state picks were Erika Townley, senior midfielder, and Kayla Anderson, junior forward. Anderson had 21 goals and 14 assists, and Townley seven and four. All-Suburban East were those two, senior defender Courtney Crouch, and freshman mid Lauren Eckerle. Honorable mentions were defenders Sam Burket and Madison Carrol, and forward Anna Racine, all juniors. Team awards went to Anderson (offense), Crouch (defense), Racine

Former White Bear Lake grad and marathoner Rachel Drake, 27, earned a spot on Team USA as part of the U.S. Trail Running Association. The Portland, Oregon, resident, and daughter of Craig and Gloria Drake of White Bear Lake, won the Moab marathon trail championship in Salt Lake City, Utah, earlier this month. She earned an automatic spot on Team USA to compete at the 16th World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships in Villa La Angostura, Argentina, Nov. 16, 2019. The Moab Trail Marathon attracted some 600 runners who set out on a course with elevatoins ranging from 3800 to 5200 feet. Drake posted a time of 3:36:10. She is working on a PhD in neonatal metabolism at Oregon Health and Science University. Submitted

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Drake at the mile 11 stream crossing.

Zephyrs commit to college teams

(most improved), and Townley (iBear Award). Bear skaters lose opener to Hill-Murray White Bear Lake girls hockey opened with a 3-2 loss to HillMurray, the team that’s beaten them in the last two section finals, at home Tuesday, Nov. 13. The Pioneers outshot the Bears 43-15, with Calla Frank making 40 stops for the Bears. Olivia Reif got the Bears’ fi rst goal of the season for a 1-0 lead. They fell behind 3-1 and Lauren MacLean made it 3-2 in the third period, Sophie Verkerke assisting. Bruce Strand

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“DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH” (PG) [BRIEF RUDE HUMOR.] — Pharrell Williams narrates this colorful, humorous, family-friendly, heartwarming, SUNRISE / SUNSET 3D, 90-minute animated film with a great message based on Dr. Seuss’ 1967 holiday classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Wed Nov. 21 7:19 in which the lonely, curmudgeonly Grinch Thu Nov. 22 7:22 (voiceover by Benedict Cumberbatch), who has a loyal servant dog Max, Fri Nov. 23 7:22 decides to steal Christmas from the Sat Nov. 24 7:23 decorative-happy citizens (voiceovers by Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury, Sun Nov. 25 7:24 et al.) of Whoville because the season’s celebrations are a painful reminder Mon Nov. 26 7:26 of growing up as a lonely boy in an Tue Nov. 27 7:27 orphanage, but when a young girl (voiceover by Cameron Seely), who lives with her overworked mother (voiceover by Rashida Jones) and two baby brothers, befriends him, it turns his life and outlook around.

“INSTANT FAMILY” (PG-13)

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Folks made up for lost time last week. We enjoyed a couple of “normal” days with highs in the low 40’s which allowed folks to get out and ﬁnish up a little yard work. I noticed that warmer temps didn’t melt all the snow in the shaded areas so if you were still doing leaves you might have had to deal with a little bit of snow. It looks like we’ll get another chance for yard work this week as temperatures moderate. You’ll have to do it while you’re cooking your Thanksgiving turkey though. Weather looks good for Thanksgiving Day travel.

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[THEMATIC ELEMENTS, SEXUAL MATERIAL, LANGUAGE, AND SOME DRUG REFERENCES.] — A touching, humorous, factually inspired, down-to-earth, occasionally poignant, star-studded (Margo Martindale, Julie Hagerty. Michael O’Keefe, Joan Cusack, Gary Weeks, and Tom Segura), 117-minute comedy in which the life of a close-knit California couple (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne), who remodel homes for a living, is turned upside down when they decide to attend a fostering class run by two social workers (Octavia Spencer and Mathilde “Tig” O’Callaghan Notaro) and end up fostering three challenging siblings (Isabela Moner, Gustavo Quiroz, and Julianna Gamiz), who have been bounced from home to home because their mother (Jennifer “Ms Fer” Russell) is a drug addict.

“MARIA BY CALLAS: IN HER OWN WORDS” (PG) [MILD THEMATIC ELEMENTS, SOME SMOKING, AND BRIEF LANGUAGE.] [PARTIALLY SUBTITLED] — Memorable and stunning aria performances highlight this fascinating, insightful, behind-thescenes, 113-minute documentary that uses Maria Callas’ own voice and consists of film clips, archival photographs, unpublished memoirs, letters read by singer Joyce DiDonato, journals, diaries, and candid interviews with hosts such as David Frost, Edward R. Murrow, and Barbara Walters to give an in-depth portrayal of the life and legendary career of magnetic, legendary, Greek-American opera singer Maria Callas from her birth in New York City in 1933 to her death in Paris in 1977. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding p films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewal Scha dewal who has been a Twin Cities film critic Schadewald, sinc nce ce 198 19 98 To see more of her film reviews, log on since 1986. tto o ww ww www.shortredheadreelreviews.com

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“A PRIVATE WAR” (R) [DISTURBING VIOLENT IMAGES, LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, AND BRIEF SEXUALITY/NUDITY.] — A gritty, factually based, well-acted, heartbreaking, star-studded (Stanley Tucci, Tom Hollander, Jamie Dornan, Faye Marsay, and Greg Wise), 105-minute biographical film, which is based on Arash Amel’s “Vanity Fair” article “Marie Colvin’s Private War,” that follows critically acclaimed, award-winning, driven, divorced British war correspondent Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike) from 2001-2012 as she works with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) to cover the conflicts in war-torn countries such as Sri Lanka, Iraq, and Syria.

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Veterans Day at Hugo Legion Hugo American Legion Post 620 hosted its annual Veterans Day lunch Sunday, Nov. 11. The meal was free to all members (and their one guest). JDog Junk Removal & Hauling White Bear Lake sponsored the event this year and also helped serve the meal, along with students from White Bear Lake High School South Campus. The event also included a flag-burning ceremony and awards.

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JDog White Bear Lake Territory Partner Joshua Helm (left), Legion Commander Greg Burmeister and JDog Operations Manager Karyn Essen help serve meals.

White Bear Lake High School South Campus students Danielle Auger (left), Makena Pratt, Anna Lee, Olivia Wennen, Maddie Lamwers, Daniel Nguyen, Emma Walker, Jessica Crosson and Patrick Glavan volunteer their time to serve meals to veterans.

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Living with Lyme disease inspiration for foundation BY DEBRA NEUTKENS WHITE BEAR PRESS EDITOR

For 16 years, Lisa Najarian had symptoms she couldn't explain for an infection she couldn't treat. That changed in 2015 with a positive diagnosis for Lyme disease and with her newfound energy, Najarian and her husband Pete have launched a foundation to help others battling the malady. It is the mission of the Grant couple to connect people to Lyme-literate physicians through their Twin Cities Lyme Foundation. Launched in July, the nonprofit foundation is dedicated to early detection and accurate diagnosis of Lyme disease. Lisa Najarian considers the foundation her calling now that she's able to lead a more normal life. She's not completely recovered from Lyme disease — there is no cure for the tickborne illness — but once diagnosed, a regimen of oral antibiotics has given her a semblance of her life back. There was a time Lisa couldn’t get out of bed. It was 2010 and the couple and their two children had moved to Connecticut to be closer to Pete’s work. The former pro football player-turned-investment-analyst was commuting to New York City for CNBC. Bedridden with migraine headaches and vertigo, Lisa didn’t know what was wrong. “I could hardly move,” she recalled. “I remember standing in front of the kids and wondering what was going on with me. I said to them: ‘You guys don’t understand. I have worms in my brain trying to get out.’ That is what it felt like. It took a really long time to get my brain intact.” Najarian believes she was bitten by an infected deer tick years earlier when living in Chicago. She was an avid gardener but unfamiliar with Lyme. She doesn’t know if she had the telltale target rash. Her first of many symptoms was hearing loss and tinnitus. Then came the vertigo, migraines, arthritis and heart palpitations. She visited one specialist after another, but the Lyme went undiagnosed. Finally, in 2015 a blood test proved positive for Lyme. By then the Najarians had moved to Minnesota to be closer to family. Pete’s father is Dr. John Najarian, the world-renowned transplant surgeon, now 91 years old and in a memory care facility. Pete was a linebacker for the Minnesota Gophers and went on to play for Tampa Bay and the Vikings, retiring in ‘92. He hosts a TV show called “Fast Money” and still commutes to the Big Apple, only now it’s from Minnesota. The state is the country’s No. 2 hotspot for Lyme, according to Lisa. Almost 145,000 Minnesotans have tested positive for the bacterium in the last 10 years and the number is growing. There are more Lyme cases reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention than hepatitis C, colon cancer, HIV and

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breast cancer, she added. Well versed in the disease, Najarian reminds people that Lyme is often misdiagnosed. “It is called ‘the great imitator’ for a reason,” she said. “Lyme can mimic symptoms of many diseases. If left undetected and untreated, Lyme may advance into a much more insidious disease. Fifty percent of people who live with Lyme don’t know they have the disease.” That’s where the foundation comes in. The Najarians are working to raise money to assist in getting a diagnosis. An assessment tool on the website is the first step. Symptomatic visitors are invited to answer questions online before a determination is made directing them to a Lyme-literate physician for a two-hour consultation. Funding for the patient is paid up to the point of diagnosis. The cost is about $1,000. There are already 250 people waiting in the queue, noted Lisa, who gets at least a half dozen emails a day from people looking for help. As for her lifestyle, Lisa focuses on wellness, with help from her daughter Alexis, who majored in “mind, body and soul,” as her dad describes it, from the University of Nebraska. She is a fitness nutrition specialist and maintains a website called Nutrifit by Lex. Her daughter holds her “accountable,” Lisa said, as she focuses on a gluten-free diet, stress reduction and sleep, all critical aspects of her health regimen in

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The Najarian family, Pete, Kole, Alexis and Lisa, at their Grant home. Lisa suffered symptoms of Lyme disease for 16 years before getting a deﬁnitive diagnosis.

addition to long-term antibiotics. The Lyme bacteria is embedded in her system, Lisa said, and can be fatal. “It will take a really long time for me to be asymptomatic,” she added. “We hope it will happen. “In other parts of the country there is more familiarity with Lyme,” Lisa maintained. “Symptoms are easily recognized by doctors who are trained in proper detection and can successfully diagnose the infection. We’re hoping to bring that awareness and common practice to Minnesota.”

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Carbon monoxide poisonings rise when temperatures drop As temperatures fall in Minnesota, the number of people who become seriously ill from carbon monoxide poisoning goes up, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Illness and deaths from CO poisoning can be prevented when people take certain steps to prepare for the heating season, say state health and public safety officials. Emergency room visits and hospitalizations from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning are highest between November and February, when the use of fuel-burning heat sources increases people’s risk, according to information from the Minnesota Public Health Tracking Program at MDH. The number of emergency room visits for carbon monoxide poisoning more than doubles between September and November and reaches a high in February, according to data from 2011 through 2015. “Just as we turn back our clocks in the fall or put on the storm windows, part of preparing our homes for winter should be to make sure heat sources and carbon monoxide alarms are in good working order,” said Dan Tranter, supervisor of the Indoor Air program for MDH. “When the temperature drops, we begin to see an uptick in carbon monoxide poisonings. A few simple steps can prevent many of them.” To protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide, follow these safety tips: • Make sure you have working carbon monoxide alarms. To detect potentially deadly conditions, CO alarms should be installed and regularly

maintained in all households. In Minnesota, state law requires CO alarms in all single and multifamily Minnesota residences within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping. Replace your alarms every five years or according to manufacturer’s instructions. • Have your furnace or wood-burning stove inspected annually. Hire a professional to make sure it is working properly and vents properly outside the home. • Never run a gasoline or propane heater or a grill (gas or charcoal) inside your home or in garage. Properly vent and maintain all fuel-burning appliances. Any heating system that burns fuel produces carbon monoxide. Use battery-powered alarms where you have fuel burning devices but no electric outlets, such as tents, cabins, RVs and boats with enclosed cabins. • Generators should be run at a safe distance (at least 20 feet) from the home. Never run a generator in the home or garage, or right next to windows or doors. • Never run a car in an enclosed space. Back your car into the driveway when you want to idle it. • At high levels, carbon monoxide can cause death within minutes. Symptoms of overexposure to carbon monoxide include headache, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea and confusion. If you suspect you may be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, or your detector sounds an alarm, head outside immediately for fresh air and call 911. Submitted

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As temperatures fall, the possibilty of carbon monoxide poisoning goes up. Make sure you have working CO alarms.

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