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HUGO — The Hugo American Legion Banquet Hall served as a gathering area for the fi rst-ever “Thank You For Your Service Event” celebrating local veterans, active military members, fi refighters, police officers and volunteers Nov 16. “This evening was just a group of us local citizens that wanted to say thank you to all of those who do so much for Hugo,” said event coordinator Mindy Looyenga. An outpouring of support from the community allowed this festivity to commence with local businesses and restaurants all pitching in. Cub of White Bear Township, Delta Dental, Manitou Grill, Blue Heron Grill, Maplewood Chiropractic Health Center, Schwan Super Rink and Victory Links all donated prizes for attendees to get a chance to win by raffle. SEE THANK YOU, PAGE 23
‘Apocalyptic’ fire in California hits close to home BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
Chip Fechter was watching the news when he heard the Camp Fire was approaching his sister’s home in Paradise, California. Fechter, a Coon Rapids resident, is the Centennial High School boys swimming/diving team coach. After burning for more than two weeks, the Camp Fire of northern California is now 100 percent contained. It was both the deadliest and most destructive fi re in the state’s history. The Camp Fire killed at least 85 people since it started Thursday, Nov. 8,
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limited power of attorney grants an agent this authority only in specific situations. A person may also choose to make their power of attorney “durable,” which means it stays in place even if the person becomes incompetent or incapacitated. A principal can also revoke a power of attorney. For example, somebody facing surgery may complete a power of attorney on a temporary basis, but then revoke it once they are healed and out of the hospital. When should I use a power of attorney? A power of attorney may be a good idea for people who are unable or who may become unable in the future to manage their financial affairs or make other decisions for themselves. Examples of powers people can give to their agent are: • To use a person’s assets to pay their everyday living expenses. To manage benefits from Social Security, Medicare, or other government programs. • To handle transactions with their bank and other financial institutions. • To file and pay a person’s taxes. • To manage a person’s retirement accounts. How do I create a power of attorney? A power of attorney must be in writing, signed in front of a notary, dated, and clear on what powers are being granted. If a person wishes to make the power of attorney durable (i.e., to last even if they become incapacitated), they must include a statement such as: “This power of attorney shall not be affected
by incapacity or incompetence of the principal.” It is not necessary to have a lawyer prepare a power of attorney, but consulting with one can help ensure that the power of attorney is constructed in a way that aligns with the person’s wishes. When does a power of attorney end? A mentally competent person can remove a power of attorney at any time with a signed document. If a power of attorney is not removed, it ends with a person’s death. Where can I get a sample form? A statutory power of attorney short form is available on the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office website at: www.ag.state.mn.us/ Consumer/Handbooks/Probate/ PowerOfAtty.pdf. This form is prepared according to statutory requirements. It allows a person to create a power of attorney, choose which powers they wish to delegate to their agent, and identify whether or not the power of attorney will be durable. Before completing the form, the principal and agent should carefully read all pages of the form, including the instructions at the top of the first page. In addition, some banks and financial companies have their own power of attorney forms. Preparing additional, organization-specific forms may make it easier for an agent to work with certain organizations with which the principal does business. Lori Swanson is Minnesota’s attorney general.
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Six ways to beat sickness and boost your immune system
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is the season of hacking coughs and dripping noses. We’ve all been there. Avoiding a co-worker whose cough is loud, junky and so bad you worry just the sound will infect you! Or, how about that sweet child whose nose is like a faucet? Don’t forget the well-meaning (obviously sick) churchgoer who is coming to shake your hand! Infectious invaders are increasing, spreading and threatening to turn your well-intentioned day into a mess. There are ways to boost your immune system so it is strong enough to battle the bad coughs and crusty noses of your friends and family. Immune system definition Your immune system is your body’s defense against infection and illness. It recognizes when cells enter your body that do not belong there, such as bacteria and viruses, and will fight against them to keep you from getting sick. While your immune system can be seemingly invincible, there are certain aspects of life that can make it harder to do its job. How do you boost your immune system? There are several ways that you are able to keep your defenses in tip-top shape. Following a healthy lifestyle will certainly be a good start. Making sure you have a healthy, well-balanced diet,
and getting enough exercise and sleep and managing stress, are all ways to support your immune system and keep it running smoothly year-round. 1. Diet — Many foods have different vitamins and minerals in them that are beneficial to your body’s defense system. Eating a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, and meat will help maintain proper function. 2. Exercise — Exercise promotes efficient Movers and blood circulation, which the cells of the Shakers keeps immune system moving Carolyn McClain so that they can effectively do their job. Just 20 minutes of exercise can have an anti-inflammatory response in the body. Physical activity helps flush out toxins and bacteria in your lungs and airways. Which may reduce your chance of getting the flu or common cold. Lucky for us, moderate activity a few times a week can do the trick. 3. Manage stress — Stress overload causes your body to produce more of the hormone cortisol. In short spurts, such as during intense exercise, cortisol can
produce an anti-inflammatory response, but chronic stress can cause your body to get used to the cortisol, making it prone to inflammation. Managing your stress with things like meditation or yoga can help reduce your cortisol levels, thus improving your immune system. 4. Get enough sleep (turn off your phone) — Lack of sleep no doubt impacts your immune system. Sleep helps your body recover, as well, so if you aren’t getting enough of it, your body will suffer. During sleep, your immune system releases proteins called cytokines. Certain cytokines are used to fight infection and inflammation, but lack of sleep can decrease the production of these proteins, making it harder to fight off illness. Sleep is also important to your circadian rhythm, which is a major factor in your immune health. So, silence your phone, pull the curtains and create an environment that fosters sleep. 5. Stay hydrated and avoid excessive alcohol — Water is essential for our body to function properly. The recommended amount of water is eight glasses per day. Water helps maintain moisture, especially in the mucous membranes and nasal passages, where viruses often enter our bodies. Water helps oxygenate the blood in our bodies, which pumps up
COMMUNITY BRIEF Eligible property owners must file homestead applications
Property owners who have had a change in ownership and/or occupancy and whose property is eligible for homestead classification should contact the county assessor to fi le a homestead application on or before Dec. 15. Homestead classification will affect the amount of property tax paid in 2019, and it may affect eligibility for a property tax refund. Contact the county assessor to file a homestead application on or before Dec. 15 if one of the following applies: • You purchased a property in the past year and you, or a qualifying relative, occupy the property
SCHOOL BRIEF Family Fun Time has started
Family Fun Time has started up again and will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 7 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 13 in the Oneka Elementary Gym. Children ages 6 months to 6 years will enjoy refi ning their coordination, large muscle skills and sensory development through riding toys, a castle jump, basketball, bowling and more. A separate developmental area for ages 0-2 is also set up. Ages 7 to 12 years will enjoy a multitude of activities and an assortment of gym equipment available for individual or family play. A parent or guardian must supervise children at all times and a photo ID is required. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the cost is $3/child or $7/family; on Sundays, the cost is $5/child or $10/ family. For questions, contact White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services and Recreation at 651407-7501.
for homestead purposes on Dec. 1, 2018. • You, or a qualifying relative, occupy a property for homestead purposes on Dec. 1, 2018, and the property was previously classified as non-homestead. If property owners should sell, move or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, they are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change in homestead status. If a property owner fails to notify the assessor within 30 days, the property may be assessed taxes due as if the property were non-homestead. For additional information or questions, call the Washington County Assessment Division at 651-430-6175.
Mail delay Wednesday Wednesday, Dec. 5 has been declared a National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Nov. 30. Federal agencies, which include the postal service, will be closed to honor the 41st President. The Citizen will be published as usual on Dec. 6, but mailings may be delayed. The Dec. 6 edition will still be available at newsstands, our office and online.
our cells and helps them function properly. This helps our muscles and organs work efficiently. Water also helps flush out toxins, through the kidneys. Along with more water intake, alcohol consumption should be lessened. Alcohol can disrupt the circadian rhythm, causing a loss of sleep, which can impact our overall health. It can also suppress the activity of white blood cells whose key function is to do battle on the front lines with germs and other illness-causing factors. 6. Take preventative steps — While you should definitely incorporate all of the above aspects into consideration when trying to support your immune system, there are definitely smaller things you can do to prevent unwanted illnesses or infections. Make sure your house is clean and sanitized. Wiping down surfaces with disinfectant wipes can inhibit bacteria and viruses from getting on countertops where you place food or utensils that end up in your mouth. Also, be sure to wash your hands frequently during cold and flu season, as well as year-round. During the flu season, a flu shot is definitely recommended. Dr. Carolyn McClain is medical director of The Urgency Room.
Centerville recognized for fluoride levels The city of Centerville was recognized with a 2017 Water Fluoridation Quality Award by the Minnesota Department of Health Oral Health Program and Drinking Water Protection Section Nov. 9. The award, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognizes public water systems (PWSs) that adjust fluoride concentration in drinking water and achieve a monthly average fluoride level that is in the optimal range for 12 consecutive months in a calendar year. CDC initiated the Water Fluoridation Quality Awards program to recognize outstanding performance in fluoridation management by PWSs. In Minnesota, 233 of 605 possible fluoridating community PWSs received awards for 2017. From press release
Century College’s Comprehensive Review visit by the Higher Learning Commission is March 4-6, 2019. Century College was first accredited in 1974 as Lakewood Community College and has been accredited since July 1, 1996 as a comprehensive community and technical college. The public is invited to submit comments regarding Century College: A member of Minnesota State
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Third-Party Comment on Century College Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 Or submit comments on the Higher Learning Commission website at: https://www.hlcommission.org/Student-Resources/third-party-comment.html Questions about submitting a comment anonymously should be directed to legalaffairs@hlcommission.org. All comments must be received by February 3, 2019.
We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.773.1745 or emailing access.center@century.edu.
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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ When: 12:45 p.m., Dec. 6 & 20, 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
HOMEMADE FROM THE HEART 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
PENGUIN STORYTIME AND POP UP LIBRARY When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10 Where: Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N. Details: Read penguin books, sing penguin songs, do a penguin activity and a penguin craft; also mini pop up library. No registration required. Contact: washcolib. org
LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: WOLVES
lunch; free and registration not required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
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
All ages. $7/adult; $5/ child. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Class covers basic skills on fat tire bike riding. Ages 16+. $25/person. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
When: Weekends, Mid-Nov.-December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long holiday celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout 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: mainstreet stillwateriba.com
WINTER SOLSTICE CAMPFIRE
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about the history and traditions of the winter solstice and then celebrate with a silent night hike, campfi re, mulled cider, and songs. All ages. $5/ person; registration required Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
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: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.com
WINTER RECREATION SAMPLER
When: Dec. 8-10 Where: Union Depot, St. Paul Details: European Christmas Market Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Holiday Bake Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8; North Pole Express Holiday Train; Canadian Pacific Holiday Train/ food shelf fundraiser Dec. 10. See website for times and details. Contact: uniondepot. org
FAT TIRE BIKING
When: 1-3 p.m. SaturWhen: 11:30 a.m.-1 day, Dec. 22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Where: Wargo Nature Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Lino Lakes Details: People of Details: Monthly preall ages can sample a sentation includes local variety of recreational natural history informa- activities, including tion and possibly a relax- kick sledding, snowshoeing stroll on the trails at ing, and cross-country Wargo. Ages 50+. Bring a skiing, and fat tire bikes.
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HUB FOR THE HOLIDAYS
FARE FOR ALL When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price. Special holiday packs available. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. Contact: fareforall.org
TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Details: Purchase
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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
a $10 light in remembrance of a loved one and in support of the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf. Contact: Lights can be purchased through the St. Jude’s website, by contacting Michelle Stiepan at 651.395.5352 or mstiepan@stjudeof thelake.org, or by stopping by Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf at St. Jude. At your request, a postcard will be mailed to your loved one or family member acknowledging a light has been purchased in their name.
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. Parental supervision require. Wear PJs. Contact: 651-204-6000 or www.cityvadnais heights.com
collect toys and food donations for the Centennial Community Food Shelf and the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf.
CONTACT: centennialfire.org
runners receive a Santa hat, jingle bells and long sleeve shirt. Holiday costumes welcome. Photos with Santa, and post race party at VFW. Donations of food and toys encouraged Contact: 651-251-5494 or midwestevents.com
WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Gathering of fresh, local, mostly organic foods; along with community info for ways to make more sustainable daily choices. Coffee shop, local food trucks, kid art activities and locally crafted holiday gifts. Contact: facebook. com/forksinthedirt
ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTIES
When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 27TH ANNUAL Where: GammelgarCOOKIE SALE den Museum, 20880 OlinWhen: 9-11 a.m. Satur- da Trail N., Scandia day, Dec. 8 Details: 3-course Where: Gethsemane coffee party and tour of United Methodist five historic buildings. Church, 7330 Lake Drive, $15/person; reservations Lino Lakes required. Details: Specialty Contact: 651-433-5054 baked goods and tradior gammelgarden tional Christmas cookies museum.org for sale by the pound. WARDEN’S HOUSE Contact: 651-784-7667 MUSEUM HOLIDAY or gum.church
JINGLE BEAR 5K AND KIDS RUN WITH SANTA When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: White Bear Boatworks, 4495 Lake Ave. S. Details: Holiday run along the shores of White Bear Lake; all 5K
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When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Warden’s 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 or wchsmn.org
STEM SATURDAY: AIR POWER When: 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Kids K-6 will watch balls hover in midair, learn about Bernoulli’s principle, discover the science of the Magdeburg Spheres and watch the Mad Scientist lift a volunteer with air power on our Hovercraft. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Atlas Pet Supply, 1798 Market Drive, Stillwater Details: Free photos with Santa hosted by Bark for Life. Contact: relayforlife. org/barkstillwatermn
GARDEN COMMUNITIES: A COLLABORATIVE WAY OF LIVING When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Details: Learn about the design and planning of a potential Garden Community for the St. Croix Valley area. Time for Q&A. All are welcome. Contact: 760-642-8939
FILLEBROWN HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS When: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Fillebrown
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WASHINGTON COUNTY ANNUAL JOB SEEKER EVENT
When: 1-3:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 13 Where: Historic Courthouse, Stillwater Details: National author and job search expert Amy Lindgren will present “Successful Negotiation for a Good Start in Your Next Position.” Attendees will learn helpful phrases to use and mantras for courage, as well as a master strategy exercise to clarify goals. Free, but registration required. Dress professionally. Contact: https://bit. ly/2OjzT4b
GIFT IN A JAR FOR TEENS
Winterfest - White Bear Lake WHEN: When: Saturdays, Dec. 8 & 15
WHERE: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St., White Bear Lake DETAILS: Horse-drawn carriage
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Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Medicine Chest. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.
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House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Tour the historic home decked out for the holidays. $7 general public; members free. Advance tickets required. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 & Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: Washington County Courthouse Details: Valley Chamber Chorale performs traditional, popular and new holiday favorites. Contact: 651-430-0124 or valleychamber chorale.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 performed by local musicians. Carriage rides in parking lot at 6:15 p.m. Tickets $13 online or at Shoreview City Hall. Contact: 651-638-6333 or betheltickets. universitytickets.com
CHRISTMAS AT THE MONASTERY
When: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Road, St. Paul
Details: Exceptional collection of gifts to choose from including: the Sisters’ famous Benedictine Bakery and Candy Shoppe, silent auction, wine wall, mystery gift and handmade ornaments and crafts. Registration is $40; supports the Benedictine Community and ministries. Contact: 651-777-6850; tinyurl.com/christmas monastery2018
CHAMBER HOLIDAY MIXER
When: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave N. Lake Elmo Details: Evening of networking, musical entertainment by Vinnie Rose, heavy appetizers and holiday spirits. $25/ chamber members and guests; $30/non-members. Contact: greater stillwaterchamber.com
LUCIA DAGEN AT GAMMELGARDEN
When: Breakfast at 6 & 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 9 Where: 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Morning Swedish prayer service followed by Lucia Jul Fest breakfast and program; marks the beginning of Swedish Christmas season. Contact: 651-433-5053 or www.gammelgarden museum.org
THE PATH TO CONSTITUTIONAL EQUITY
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Presentation covers the history of the Equal Rights Amendment and what is being done at the state and national level to secure equal protection. Contact: scvanow.org
LINKEDIN FOR JOB SEARCH
When: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learning how to navigate, draft a profi le, showcase expertise, look for jobs, build and use a network. Registration required. Contact: https://bit. ly/2RP1FI3
SECRET HOLIDAY SHOP
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 or Thursday, Dec. 13 Where: Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Pkwy. Details: Children can shop on their own for family and friends. Wide variety of gifts priced $.50-$12 including jewelry, coffee mugs, knickknacks and toys; and volunteers available to help with shopping and wrapping. Registration
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Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Holiday performance features choirs and orchestra. Contact: 605-274-5320 or augietickets.com
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY AND LUNCH WITH SANTA
When: 11:30-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Where: Stillwater Elks Lodge, 5880 Omaha Avenue N. Details: Lunch, photo booth pictures and visit with Santa, face painting, balloon artist, ornament activity and gift bag for children. Magic show at 12:30 p.m. Food shelf donations accepted. Contact: 651-210-2477
SHOREVIEW INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Teens can decorate and fi ll a jar with the ingredients for brownies. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 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
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME AT THE FILLEBROWN HOUSE
OPEN THIRD SATURDAY EVENT: WINTER WANDER
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave, White Bear Lake Details: Children and their families are invited to experience old fashioned Christmas traditions at the Fillebrown House. Pajamas are welcome. Cider and cookies served. Advance tickets required - $5/person. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
LET’S MAKE STUFF! MANDALA DOT ART
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Creative class for adults the third Friday of every month. Materials provided. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
When: 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Parents can take a break while kids ages 4-11 can enjoy games, activities, crafts, movie, pizza and popcorn. $27/night, registration deadline Dec. 7. Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE CHRISTMAS VESPERS When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Where: St. Andrews
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Experience the tranquility of the winter woods, learn about the upcoming Winter Solstice, meet staff and connect with nature. Guided experiences at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact: 651-436-5189 or www.belwin.org
ARTIST RECEPTION: CRAIG BLACKLOCK
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Where: Stillwater Public Library 224 Third St. N. Details: Craig Blacklock’s photography and book about the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers will be on display in November and December. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org
ST. STEPHEN’S LIVING NATIVITY
When: Dec. 15 & 22 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. Co. Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Live Nativity scene performed by Fools for Christ, live animals and petting zoo. Family activities and church open house. Contact: 651-777-1107 or www.ststephenwbl. org/fools
CHRISTMAS WITH TONIA AND SARA
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‘IT HAS BEEN A VERY GOOD YEAR’ HAPPY HOUR
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: See a short fi lm by Steve Goranson followed by a lantern walk around the labyrinth. Free for all ages; $5 donation suggested. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebearsarts.org
BILLY MCLAUGHLIN ‘SIMPLE GIFTS’
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 Where: Marine on St. Croix Town Hall Details: Christmas event with modern arrangements of traditional hymns and carols performed by Billy on his acoustic-guitar, three-part harmony vocals, bagpipes, Celtic whistles, violin, piano and percussion. Contact: simplegifts music.net
WINTER SOLSTICE BONFIRE
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Celebrate the winter solstice with musical theater troupe Impossible Salt, night hikes, warm drinks and a huge bonfi re. RSVP requested. Suggested donation $5/car. Contact: 651-436-5189 or www.belwin.org
BEETHOVEN’S CHRITMAS CAROL
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Concert with Ebony, Ivory & Spruce featuring the famously irascible Beethoven confronted by ghosts of Christmas past (Bach), present (Schubert) and future (Brahms). Tickets $20; all ages. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 5000 block of 125th Street N. reported his and his neighbor’s mailboxes struck overnight Nov. 2-3. The complaint suspects that someone had attempted to make a U-turn on 125th Street N. and struck the two mailboxes. The complainant’s mailbox sustained a minor dent, while the neighbor’s mailbox was knocked completely off its post. Scattered chrome and plastic car parts were gathered up and submitted for evidence. • An Orono woman, 53, was cited by westbound Washington County Sheriff’s deputies at 8:16 a.m. Nov. 3 on eastbound Egg Lake Road N. and Goodview Avenue N. for speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone. The motorist told deputies she was lost. • A Hugo woman, 40, was cited at 10:08 a.m. Nov. 3 on Forest Blvd. N. and 150th Street N. for tabs that expired in May 2017. The motorist told deputies she ordered her 2018 tabs online and never received them and never followed up on it. When deputies asked why she didn’t pursue 2019 tabs, the motorist said she “spaced it.” The motorist was also unable to provide proof of insurance, but stated she had just paid the premium, whereupon she was quickly provided with an insurance request form. If she doesn’t submit the completed form in a timely manner, she will be cited for that too. • A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 8:49 p.m. Nov. 4 reported all of his Nintendo 64 video games stolen out of their garage container while he was away for the weekend. The complainant had a suspect in mind but did not want deputies to interview him for fear that he would sell the games faster and cause problems. • A resident in the 6000 block of 151st Street reported both her unlocked vehicles rummaged through while they were parked in the driveway overnight Nov. 4-5. The complainant suspects that her husband’s checkbook found on the front seat had its routing and account numbers taken down. In another vehicle, the tray was missing from the center console, the trunk was found ajar and a T-Mobile bag with nothing in it had gone missing. • An unlocked work vehicle was reported rummaged through overnight Nov. 4-5 in the 15000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. and several items taken. The complainant suspects his neighbor, but doesn’t believe he can prove it. • A resident in an unknown Hugo location at 12:50 p.m. Nov. 6 reported that she had received a phone call from a male with a Middle Eastern accent claiming to be from the IRS and that she had four warrants against her and that she was on the verge of arrest. The complainant said she knew the call was a scam, and her husband blocked the number. • Management of On the Rocks Wine & Spirit in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 6:38 p.m. Nov. 6 reported a 300-pound white male, 30, for shoplifting a 750 ml bottle of Fireball, valued at $15.34, before leaving in a Dodge Avenger parked in the “getaway” position at the front entrance. Employees at the liquor store were able to retrieve a license number, but deputies were unable to make contact with the subject. • A resident in the 8000 block of 170th Street N. at
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8:56 a.m. Nov. 7 reported the driver of a gold Jeep Grand Cherokee for passing on the passenger side of a Forest Lake school bus while her two children were boarding. The bus had deployed its stop arm, stop sign and all its red lights. A possible license plate number was provided. • A resident in the 6000 block of 147th Street N. at 9:23 a.m. Nov. 7 reported his ex-wife for internet crimes after he received an email alert stating that his church email account had been changed by his ex-wife to that belonging to a bar owned by the ex-wife’s current boyfriend. The ex-wife told deputies she had been having trouble trying to delete the complainant from her account at the same church and had accidentally changed her exhusband’s email account to that of her boyfriend. The ex-wife said she didn’t have her ex-husband’s password and had no ill intent. • A Hugo woman, 61, at 6:23 a.m. Nov. 9 reported herself for running into a mailbox somewhere on Fable Hill Parkway N. and trying in vain to contact the homeowner and offer to pay for the damage. She told deputies it would be OK for them to give the homeowner her phone number in the event anyone phoned about the damage. • A resident in the 14000 block of Jardin Avenue N. at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 9 reported his veterinarian for misdiagnosing his cat’s limp as caused by arthritis when the cat had actually been shot with a pellet gun. • A Hugo man, 42, was issued a written warning at 6:49 p.m. Nov. 9 in the 6000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for speeding. • A Scandia man, 27, will be mailed a citation for speeding 79 mph in a 55 mph on westbound Forest Blvd. N. at 170th Street N. after he was clocked on radar by eastbound deputies at 9:16 p.m. Nov. 9. The motorist stated that he knew he was speeding. Deputies didn’t issue the citation on the scene because they were cleared for a priority call. • An employee at the Blue Heron Bar & Grill reported that her vehicle had been gone through sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Nov. 10 while it was parked in the lot north of the bar near Festival Foods. The complainant noted that she was missing paperwork and a hitch plug after someone had gone through the center console and glove compartment. A single fingerprint was observed on the handle of the front passenger side door. • A Roseville man, 44, was cited at 8:36 p.m. Nov. 10 on westbound 170th Street and Forest Blvd. N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone after deputies eastbound on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue clocked him on radar. The driver told deputies he did not know why he was stopped. • A suspicious vehicle observed by deputies on patrol at 12:28 a.m. Nov. 11 parked with its lights on in the lot in front of TGK Auto’s new construction site on Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street turned out to be a stucco expert still working at the site to make sure heat blowers curing the newly applied stucco on the side of the building continued to work throughout the night. After the suspicious stucco expert showed deputies his stucco card and gave him a tour of the blowers inside the building, he was allowed to remain on the scene for the rest of the night. • After she approached deputies on routine patrol at the Kwik Trip on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 2:40 a.m. Nov. 11, a Hugo woman, 18, reported her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend for sending her text messages. The complainant said the texts were not threatening; she just wanted them stopped. Deputies advised the complainant to block the ex-boyfriend’s number and to obtain a
harassment restraining order. • A resident in the 8000 block of 126th Street N. at 12:42 p.m. Nov. 11 reported receiving a computer pop-up last week saying that she had been hacked and, unfortunately, her business emails had been affected. One week later, she received a message saying her personal information was at risk and that she needed to send bitcoin or else a private video would be made public. Deputies advised the complainant that this was one of the latest scams out there. • A resident in the 17000 block of Ingersoll Avenue N. reported her recycling bin struck by an unknown motorist overnight Nov. 11-12 and placed down the road for the day’s pickup. This is the second time in two weeks that recycling bins on the street had been tampered with overnight, even though extra patrol was requested. • A resident in the 15000 block of Fenway Avenue N. reported a white garbage bag containing a frozen square block of meat dumped in her yard overnight Nov. 11-12. • A motorist whom the complainant suspected of deliberately driving over three shepherd’s hook light posts in the 12000 block of Greystone Avenue N. overnight Nov. 13-14 turned out to be his granddaughter, who accidentally knocked out the posts while trying to back out of the driveway with frosted windows. • The reported theft of a package containing a $385 cell phone from the doorstep of a resident in the 5000 block of Fairpoint Drive N. at 5:17 p.m. Nov. 14 turned out in a convoluted way to be the complainant, who had accidentally shipped the phone vis UPS to a neighboring address. The complainant contacted the neighbor and now has his phone. • A Hugo woman, 18, was arrested on a Ramsey County warrant in the 15000 block of Foster Drive at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 15, despite her stating that her victim no longer wanted to press charges against her. After confi rmation with Ramsey County that the subject was still wanted, she was transferred over to Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputies in White Bear Lake. • A Hugo man, 43, was cited at 1:41 p.m. Nov. 16 on 170th Street N. and Henna Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A resident in the 6000 block of 150th Street N. at 7:06 p.m. Nov. 16 reported a Hugo girl, 17, for threatening to f*** with the complainant’s s*** and for spreading rumors that the complainant’s girlfriend was pregnant. The complainant said he communicates with the subject via Snapchat and that he wanted the threats documented in case his property were to become damaged. Deputies advised the complainant to cut off all communication with the subject. • A Wyoming woman, 43, was cited at 9:57 p.m. Nov. 16 on westbound Frenchman Road and Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after suspension after deputies on patrol received a traffic complaint about erratic driving and followed the driver. When the motorist completely crossed the fog line, deputies pulled her over. The driver told deputies her license was in a different jacket, but when deputies looked up her name on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), they discovered her driving status as revoked. The subject then had to give up the driver’s seat to her passenger, who had a valid driver’s license. • A resident in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. reported his vehicle stolen overnight Nov. 16-17. • A resident in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. reported identification cards stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight Nov. 16-17. • A White Bear Lake man, 18, was cited at 5:24 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 7600 block of 170th Street N. for speeding 66 mph in a 55 mph zone. Loretta Harding
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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents:
600 block of Main Street Nov. 17 and subsequently arrested the driver for DWI. The driver was cited and released to a family member.
• An officer responded to an extra patrol request • An officer responded to a gas theft report in the Nov. 13 to check a neighborhood in the 6700 block of 7600 block of Lake Drive Nov. 17. The investigation Black Duck Drive for speeding vehicles. The officer is ongoing. did not observe any violations. • An officer spoke to a caller from the 8200 block • Officers responded to the middle school on report of Lake Drive Nov. 17 after the complainant of a student in possession of drug paraphernalia discovered their vehicles had been rummaged Nov. 13. Charges were requested for possession of through during nighttime hours. It was found that drug paraphernalia. a handicap placard had been removed from one of the vehicles. The placard was entered as stolen and • Officers responded to a report of found counterfeit the case is ongoing. money in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Nov. 13. Officer arrived and photographed the fake bills. • Officers responded to a report of juveniles ringing • Officers responded to assist an outside agency with doorbells in the 6500 block of Lacasse Drive Nov. 17. Officers spoke to the complainant and checked the a vehicle that crashed in the 6600 block of I-35 E in Lino Lakes after a pursuit Nov. 14. Officers tracked area. The investigation is ongoing. the male suspect and later located him after • Officers responded to a report of an underage finding he had unlawfully entered a Lino Lakes drinking party in the 700 block of Eagle Court home and hid in the garage. The adult male suspect Nov. 17. Four juveniles were cited for underage was arrested and booked into jail on numerous consumption. charges. • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 7200 • An officer stopped a vehicle for multiple traffic block of Savanna Court Nov. 18. A 34-year-old male violations in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Nov. 14 was arrested for DWI and booked into the Anoka The adult driver was subsequently arrested for County Jail. possession of a controlled substance and driving • An officer responded to a property damage after revocation. accident in the 6300 block of I-35E Nov. 19. The • Officers responded to a report of a possible theft officer determined one driver had minor injuries in progress in the 200 block of Woodridge Lane but refused treatment. The other driver was cited Nov. 14. Officers arrived and determined unknown for failure to drive with due care. Both parties suspects took a toilet from a dumpster. exchanged information, and a state accident report was completed. • Officers took a suspicious activity report involving an older Chevy pickup spotted on Hawk Ridge • Officers responded to a local business regarding Circle Nov. 14. Officers were unable locate the an assault in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Nov. vehicle but, through investigation efforts, officers 19. An adult male was subsequently arrested and identified two juvenile male suspects. The case is booked into jail pending formal charges. under investigation. • An officer responded to an assault call regarding • Officers relocated an opossum that was in a garage a road and driving incident in the area of North in the 6600 block of Hokah Drive Nov. 15. Road and Hodgson Road Nov. 20. The suspect was unknown, but DNA samples were collected from • An officer responded to a complaint of vehicles the scene. passing on the shoulder in the 7700 block of Lake Drive Nov. 15. Extra patrol was provided. • An officer spoke to a complainant in the 7600 block of Lake Drive by phone regarding a theft of gas • Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment Nov. 20. The officer was unable to identify a suspect violation in the 7900 block of Lake Drive Nov. based on description. 15. The driver was later cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the area of Ash Street and Otter Lake Road Nov. • An officer stopped a vehicle for driving conduct 20. A passenger was arrested on an outstanding in the 7400 block of I-35E Nov. 16. The driver and warrant. The driver was cited for various passenger were both found to have outstanding violations and another passenger was cited for no warrants, so they were arrested and transported seat belt. to jail. Citations were also issued for drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana as • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 7600 block well as driving without a valid license. of Lake Drive Nov. 20. An adult female driver was arrested for possession of drugs. • An officer responded after a dead raccoon was reported dumped on the caller’s sidewalk in the • Officers responded to a dog bite report in the 7600 1400 block of Hawk Ridge Circle Nov. 16. The block of Appaloosa Lane Nov. 21. A Community investigation is ongoing. Service Officer will follow up with the involved parties. • Officers responded following a report of a verbal domestic to 7900 block of Lake Drive Nov. 16. • An officer responded to a report of two bucks with Officers learned it was a civil dispute and gave their antlers locked together in the 6700 block of each party involved options to resolve the issue. West Shadow Lake Drive Nov. 21. A DNR officer arrived and was able to free the deer; one deer was • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the dead and the other ran off.
• Officers assisted an intoxicated male in the 6800 block of Lake Drive Nov. 22. Police assisted the male in contacting someone who could care for him. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speed and lane violation in the 7700 block of Main Street Nov. 23. Three juvenile females were cited for underage consumption. • Officers responded to the report of a neighbor dispute in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Nov.23. Officers arrived and resolved the situation. • Officers received a report of vandalism at a residence in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive Nov. 24. Officers documented the incident and the investigation is ongoing. • While on patrol, officers located a stolen vehicle in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Nov. 25. Officers arrested three suspects for various drug and possession of stolen property charges. • Officers responded to a report of a stolen trailer in the 200 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 26. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to the area of 73rd Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Nov. 21 on a property damage report. A vehicle missed the corner and struck a stop sign. The damage is estimated at $800. • A burglary was reported in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Nov. 21. The case is inactive pending leads. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Lakeland Circle in Centerville Nov. 22. The driver was then arrested on a warrant and cited; his vehicle was then towed. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griggs Avenue and South Highway Drive in Lexington Nov. 22. The vehicle was searched due to a marijuana smell and alcohol was located. The parents were notified. • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of North Highway Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Nov. 23. Police learned the driver did not have a driver’s license and did not have insurance on the vehicle. The driver was cited and the vehicle was towed. • Officers were dispatched to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Nov. 23 on a report of shoplifting in progress. The suspect was located, cited and trespassed from the property. • A taxicab driver reported a civil dispute with a resident in the 3800 block of Oak Lane in Lexington Nov. 24. • Police were dispatched to Shady Way in Circle Pines Nov. 25 on a welfare check. Police arrived and spoke with a female who advised that she was assaulted in Minneapolis. Due to injuries, the female was transported to the hospital and information was passed on to Minneapolis Police. • Police were dispatched to a possible sexual assault in Circle Pines Nov. 25. Information was passed on to the Criminal Investigations Division.
CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Brian Drive in Centerville Nov. 14 on report of an injured animal, caused by another animal. • Officers were dispatched to the 8800 block of Pascal Avenue in Lexington Nov. 14 on report of a stolen bicycle. Officers took information regarding two bicycles stolen from the property. • Officers were dispatched to a delayed stolen vehicle report from the 8900 block of Lake Drive in Lexington Nov. 14. The vehicle was later recovered in another jurisdiction. • Officers received a report of mail theft in the 50 block of West Road Nov. 15. No suspects • Officers were dispatched to the 40 block of Central Street in
Circle Pines Nov. 15 on report of harassment. Officers advised the complainant of their options. No suspects. • Officers responded to a possible burglary attempt of a business in the 9100 block of South Service Drive in Lexington Nov. 15. Police spoke to the business owner, who said an unknown suspect broke the lock and handle of a west side door, but no entry was gained. The estimated damage is $300. • Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines Nov. 18. A trace amount of narcotics was found. • Theft from motor vehicle was reported in the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Nov. 18. The case is inactive pending leads. • An officer responded to the area of 73rd Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Nov. 21 on a property
damage report. A vehicle missed the corner and struck a stop sign. The damage is estimated at $800. • A burglary was reported in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Nov. 21. The case is inactive pending leads. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Lakeland Circle in Centerville Nov. 22. The driver was then arrested on a warrant and cited; his vehicle was then towed. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Griggs Avenue and South Highway Drive in Lexington Nov. 22. The vehicle was searched due to a marijuana smell and alcohol was located. The parents were notified. • Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of North Highway Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Nov. 23. Police learned the driver did not have a driver’s license and did not have insurance on the vehicle. The
driver was cited and the vehicle was towed. • Officers were dispatched to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Nov. 23 on a report of shoplifting in progress. The suspect was located, cited and trespassed from the property. • A taxicab driver reported a civil dispute with a resident in the 3800 block of Oak Lane in Lexington Nov. 24. • Police were dispatched to Shady Way in Circle Pines Nov. 25 on a welfare check. Police arrived and spoke with a female who advised that she was assaulted in Minneapolis. Due to injuries, the female was transported to the hospital and information was passed on to Minneapolis Police. • Police were dispatched to a possible sexual assault in Circle Pines Nov. 25. Information was passed on to the Criminal Investigations Division.
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Fierce forest-dweller: the northern goshawk
BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Deep in the forested parts of Minnesota lives one of its fiercest and most secretive residents: the northern goshawk. With its stark gray-and-white feathers and blood red eye, the goshawk is an intimidating character to encounter in the Minnesota woods. Goshawks, sometimes called “gray ghosts,” prefer tall, old-growth forest areas, with heavy canopy coverage. These forest denizens are larger than their urban cousins, the sharpshinned and Cooper’s hawks, but much smaller than the red-tailed hawks seen frequently along freeways and fence posts in the Twin Cities. Goshawks can be found in northern Minnesota year-round, but might be seen more frequently in the southern parts of the state during the winter. Since they are often found in dense forest environments, these birds are extremely agile fliers, dodging branches and navigating obstacles as they pursue their prey.
“Adult goshawks are not difficult to identify— the dark cap on their heads is broken by a bright white “eyebrow,” and their eyes are a vivid orange or red. However, younger goshawks appear mostly brown with yellow eyes, and can be difficult to identify.” The way the name of this bird is spelled has led to some misinterpretation of how to pronounce it. Some might say “goshhawk,” but there is no “SH” sound in this bird’s name: “goss-hawk” is the correct pronunciation. The name is a modernized version of the Old English term “gosheafoc,” meaning, “goose hawk.” Goshawks are in the accipiter genus of raptors, distinguished by
their smaller size, slender build, and long wings and legs. These birds are efficient hunters, equipped with long, sharp talons and hooked beaks that enable them to kill their prey. Their diet commonly includes small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits, as well as many other bird species. In other parts of the world, most species in this genus are known as “goshawks” or “sparrowhawks,”
but in North America, the northern goshawk is the only species that carries that name. Goshawks have been historically used for falconry, particularly in the United Kingdom. In 2014, author Helen Macdonald released her bestselling memoir, “H is for Hawk,” which detailed her experience training a northern goshawk named Mabel while coping with grief after the loss of her father. Falconers such as Macdonald recognize northern goshawks as one of the wildest and most difficult birds to train. Adult goshawks are not difficult to identify—the dark cap on their heads is broken by a bright white “eyebrow,” and their eyes are a vivid orange or red. However, younger goshawks appear mostly brown with yellow eyes, and can be difficult to identify from other accipiters; expert assistance may be needed for a confi rmed ID. Learn more about the life history and identifying features of northern goshawks from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at allaboutbirds.org.
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Chip Fechter’s sister Judy Quick and her husband Bruce found out their home was completely destroyed from the Camp Fire, after seeing their home on Google Earth’s Street View.
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“On the way there, he was stopped in traffic and his car caught on fire. He was going through the gauntlet with all of the flames on all sides. Fortunately, the guy behind him had a fire extinguisher and ended up putting the fire out,” Fechter said. “Had the fire been on the other side of car where the gas tank is, it could have been a more catastrophic. He doesn’t know who that person was, but he definitely saved his life.” Bruce eventually made his way out of Paradise and was directed to Oroville, where he stopped at a Motel 6. He couldn’t remember Judy’s cell phone number, but he remembered his daughter’s Facebook ac-
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count. A good Samaritan took a photo of Bruce sitting in his totaled car and posted it to his daughter’s Facebook page, which is how Judy and her family found out where he was and that he was safe. “Bruce did relay one thing that shook me. He said he saw a deer that was on fire and running. It was very apocalyptic,” Fechter said. As of last week, Judy and Bruce had not been allowed back to their home to assess the damage. After searching online, the Quicks learned from a picture on Google Earth’s Street View that their home was completely demolished. “It is just a sobering thing, and heartbreaking. She now has her husband, her dog and that’s it, which is not a bad thing,” Fechter said. “She is 76, so she had accumulated quite a bit of stuff over the years. All of our mom’s paintings are gone, her imported Indonesian furniture ...” Fechter spent a week in California trying to help his sister navigate insurance issues and lend moral support. In an effort to help financially, he set up a GoFundMe page.
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“We ask for people to contribute … for thoughts and prayers. There is a lot of people who are in much worse shape than my sister. That was one of her first thoughts: ‘Why am I getting this attention when there are so many other people that have it worse than me?’” he said. For now, Judy and Bruce are staying with one of their sons in San Francisco. Fechter said he doesn’t think they will rebuild in Paradise. They will probably move north, perhaps to Oregon. According to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, 271 people remained unaccounted for as of Nov. 25. Names are gradually coming off that list, as relatives are reunited with their loved ones. Search and rescue teams continue their efforts. As of press time, the GoFundMepage had raised $6,280 of a goal of $25,000. To find the page, go to gofundme.com and search “Paradise CA fire Judy & Bruce Quick.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.
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Birders make a list, check it twice for Christmas count BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
216 Canada geese. 8 trumpeter swans. 113 mourning doves. 27 purple fi nches. If you think this sounds like a verse of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” you’re not far off—it’s a list of last year’s results of the annual north suburban Christmas Bird Count, a holiday tradition as time-honored as Christmas cards and snow angels. The National Audubon Society organizes the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in communities across America, Canada and South America; all of which take place in December or January.
“As the Midwest has warmed over the past few decades, it has begun to show an influx of southern species that previously were not so common here. These include the red-bellied woodpecker, found at many feeders during the winter.” The tradition began in 1900 at the suggestion of an ornithologist who thought that the practice of Christmas day bird hunts might be better replaced with bird observation instead. For more than 100 years, groups of people across the nation have set out into the wintry landscapes to contribute to one of the longest-running citizen science projects in history. Audubon collects and publishes the data, which helps scientists observe patterns and gain new insights into the ways that bird behavior has changed over the years, particularly when it is related to human development and a changing climate. As the Midwest has warmed over the past few decades, it has begun to show an influx of southern species that previously were not so common here. These include the red-bellied woodpecker, found at many feeders during the winter. Meanwhile, northern species have begun to recede toward Canada during the winter. It might seem like a strange time of year to collect bird data—after all, haven’t most the birds gone south for the winter? While the number of species may seem limited here, it can often be a pleasant surprise to pay closer attention to your own neighborhoods and fi nd something you didn’t expect, such as a group of
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Common redpolls, a northern species, have been seen increasingly in Minnesota bird counts in the last few years. 2017 was a particularly good year for this species; birders in the St. Paul North Suburban CBC counted 137 of them.
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Horned larks are commonly found in farm fields during the winter months, sometimes along with flocks of snow buntings and Lapland longspurs.
American robins toughing out the winter; or rare visitors from other regions such as the varied thrush found in the Marine on St. Croix cemetery a few years ago. Since the project is so widespread, it creates a large picture of bird patterns over time, and can illuminate areas where things might be changing.
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Trumpeters swans are often found on open areas of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers during the Christmas Bird Count. They can also be found on some larger lakes, where patches of open water allow them to continue feeding on aquatic plants through the long winter.
Anyone can participate in the CBC, and for many it has become a holiday family tradition. The counts take place in designated survey areas. Each has a 15-mile radius, and appears as a circle on a map, often with a key community or wildlife location at the center. Participants break into small groups with a mix of experienced and newer birders, and walk or drive a designated route while tallying all bird species they observe. It’s a bit like a scavenger hunt, and an excellent way to get outdoors and revel in the Minnesota winter. Those who’d rather skip the wintry weather and cozy up at home instead can still participate in the CBC through a feeder watch, if their home is located in one of the survey areas. These viewers will need to obtain special permission from the count coordinator, but their observations will be added to the survey totals. Find the dates and coordinator contact information for Minnesota (and Wisconsin) Christmas Bird Counts at audubon.org/conservation/ join-christmas-bird-count.
UPCOMING CBC DATES AND LOCATIONS: Dec. 15, St. Paul (north): Centered in Roseville Dec. 15, New Richmond, Wisconsin: Includes Willow River Wildlife Area and parts of Willow River State Park. Dec. 15, Grantsburg, Wisconsin: Includes the rich ecosystem of Crex Meadows Wildlife Area Dec. 16, East Bethel: Cedar Creek Bog is known for its population of red-headed woodpeckers. Dec. 16, Luck, Wisconsin: Includes areas of the St. Croix River, Balsam Lake and regions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Dec. 22, Center City: Includes the river ecosystem near Wild River State Park. Dec. 29, St. Paul (northeast suburban): Centered around Withrow Dec. 29, Hastings: Includes the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers, where winter waterfowl are common
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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Dec. 10: Centennial Fire District parade from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www. presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).
HUGO CITY CALENDAR Dec. 17: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 18: Historical Commission meeting at 1 p.m. EDA meeting at 5 p.m. Dec. 19: Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.
LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Dec. 10: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12: Planning and Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15: Recycling Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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• Unanimously approved an ordinance amending the 2018 fee schedule by raising the water lateral benefit fee from $6,500 to $8,000, effective immediately, for properties that haven’t been assessed. More than one year ago, council directed staff to implement mechanisms to collect the fee as homes are sold, expanded or experiencing well failure. Part of the plan allowed residents to pay off that fee in advance of these events occurring at their homes and ahead of the city’s need to raise the fee to keep pace with inflation. Many residents followed through on the opportunity before the city raised the rates. • By a vote of 4-0 (Councilman Matt Montain abstained), approved the recommendation from city staff to waive both the monetary and closure penalties for the JV Summit Corp, dba Southern Rail bar, after the establishment failed the annual underage consumption compliance check in August for liquor license establishments and cigarette sellers. Because Southern Rail violated license requirements by serving an underage person, it faced a penalty of $500 and a bar closure of five days. However, because this was the fi rstever violation by the establishment and because the owners made “aggressive and comprehensive” efforts to ensure future compliance by spending money to train all their employees through the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, the city exercised its authority to waive the two penalties. If similar violations were to occur within one year of the initial offense,
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Decrease in city taxes set for next year BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
CENTERVILLE — It’s final — the Centerville City Council has adopted its 2019 budget and tax levy. Council action followed a brief presentation by Finance Director Bruce DeJong at the Nov. 28 council meeting on the heels of a Truth in Taxation public hearing at which no one from the public spoke. The vote was unanimous. The total final levy for 2019 is $2,707,338, or approximately $48,000 less than the 2018 levy — a decrease of 1.75 percent. The final levy figures are the same as presented in the preliminary budget and tax levy adopted at the Sept. 26 meeting. In the months before final adoption, the city could have decreased the levy, but not increased it. At that September meeting, Councilmen Russ Koski and Steve King said they hoped to see some reductions. However, no reductions were forthcoming, as the bottom line remained the same. The 2019 levy of $2.7 million is made up of the general fund levy, amounting to approximately $2.2 million, and the debt service levies, which add up to a little more than $500,000. The 2019 levy reduction from 2018 came about because council wanted to adjust the debt service levies downward to make them more predictable for taxpayers and yet still provide for full funding of the city’s outstanding bond issues. Staff reduced the debt levy by about $71,000 for 2019 and expect an additional reduction of about $52,000 in 2020.
CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Nov. 28 meeting:
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the establishment once again faces penalty enforcement and possible additional penalties. No one is perfect, City Attorney Kurt Glaser said, noting that the owners did what any responsible bar owner would do under the circumstances. • Adopted a resolution granting permission to the Rice Creek Watershed District to conduct drainage proceedings to repair Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch #3 (AWJD3) in lieu of using the city’s authority under the Drainage Code. Watershed law gives them the authority to do so. Using the district’s authority allows the district to perform the repairs out of its general fund budget, rather than through the assessment process. Due to the complexity of drainage systems in urban settings, working through the district is the preferred method, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. The drainage code was set up more than 100 years ago and was meant for use in agricultural settings. The city will not see any direct expenses. • Established precinct and polling locations for the 2019 election year, as required by Minnesota statute. The polling place for Precinct 1 during 2019 will be at St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center, located at 6995 Centerville Road. • Learned from Statz that Centerville received the Water Fluoridation Quality Award for 2017 from the Centers for Disease Control. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding
The $71,000 reduction in the debt levy will offset an increase in general fund expenditures for staff amounting to almost $23,000. The net effect of these changes is the $48,000 reduction in the total levy. Although the median home value increased from $235,000 in 2018 to $243,000 in 2019 — an increase of 3.4 percent — DeJong said estimated city taxes will decrease. The city tax on the median home valued at $235,000 in 2018 was $1,320. For 2019 the median home value went up to $243,000, but the city tax will go down to $1,201—a decrease of 9.06 percent. Councilman D. Love reminded everyone that this 2019 budget is just the city’s portion of the property tax bill and doesn’t include county, watershed district or school district taxes. “Thanks to my fellow council members and city staff for doing such a great job to get the taxes lowered,” he said, “that’s a pretty awesome feeling.” “It’s not like we sit down one day and spend a couple of hours working on a budget,” Mayor Jeff Paar advised the students who were in attendance at the meeting to complete a class assignment. “Sometimes we start this as early as May and hold a lot of meetings from June through August. I think we’ve had eight meetings.” A lot of time and effort goes into planning the budget, with council members talking among themselves, asking questions and studying numbers, he said. “Next year, I’ll be looking forward to hearing what the surplus is,” said outgoing Councilman King, who just took part in his last budget preparation.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Jeremy Post (head, 13th
year, 252-104) Assistants: Dustin Holman, Greg Burke, Sara Schoenthaler and Ryan Bartlett Last year: 13-14 overall, 8-8 conference Captains: Anna Sanders, Courtney C Crouch, h Victoria, Adebisi and Brianna Corey Veterans: Ella Janicki (junior guard) In the mix: Julia Juelich (junior) and Trisian Lehner (sophomore) Fast facts: Top scorers back are Crouch (10.8 pig), Sanders (9.7) and Janicki (8.0) Coach says: “We have a lot of good shooters and good balance. We have to find a way to play defense at a high level in order to compete.” “Our only goal is to over-achieve. Not sure what that will mean for record this year.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 7, 7:15 p.m. vs. East Ridge Dec. 11, 7:15 p.m. vs. Forest Lake Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. @ Mounds View Dec. 18, 7:15 p.m. vs. Cretin-Derham Hall Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. @ Mahtomedi JANUARY Jan. 2, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 11, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 29, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Centennial @ Woodbury @ Roseville @ East Ridge vs. Forest Lake vs. Mounds View
FEBUARY Feb. 1, 7:00 p.m. Feb. 5, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 15, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 19, 7:00 p.m.
@ Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Minnetonka vs. Woodbury vs. Roseville
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Keith Lockwood (14th yr.)) Assistants: Dustin Hayes,
John Towle, Nate Sheldon, Jacob Zisla, Adam King, Tony Couch Last year: 15-12 overall, 8-8 conference Captains: Sam Schwartz d) (senior guard), Mathias Beck (senior guard) Veterans: Jeremy Beckler (senior forward), Isaac Tessier (senior guard), Carter Ehlers (senior guard), Steven Kleist (senior forward) and Michal Nord (senior forward) In the mix: Brice Peters (junior guard) is assistant captain
Fast facts:
• Schwartz (16 points per game , 7 rpg last year) has 906 points, Beckler (19 points per game , 7 rpg) has 773 points; both were all-SEC. • Tessier scored 8 points per game Coach says: “This team has good experience at the varsity level. They have the pieces in place to be a balanced offensive team, and the athleticism to be one of our best defensive teams. The expectations around this team are high.” “We have a number of other sophomores and juniors who looked solid this summer.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 11, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 14, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Cambridge-Isanti @ North @ North Branch vs. Mounds View @ Cretin Derham @ Mahtomedi vs. St. Francis
JANUARY Jan. 2, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 11, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 15, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 22, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m.
@ Centennial vs. Woodbury vs. Roseville vs. East Ridge vs. Forest Lake @ Mounds View
FEBRUARY Feb. 1, 7:15 p.m. vs. Cretin Derham Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. @ Edina Feb. 15, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury Feb. 19, 7:00 p.m. @ Roseville Feb. 26, 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge MARCH March 1, 7:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS SWIMMING Coach: Jake Mueller (9th year) Assistants: Natalie Strauss and Tim Baden
Last year: 9th in conference, 6th in section
Captains: Max Schaefer and
Ian Westman Veterans: Danny Kowalski, Andre Keller, Tristan Karls, Devin Lenz, Braden Letourneau, Allen Parada, Thomas Breen, Cole Fortman, Nathan Lenz, Zach Brown, Garreth Corbett-Daryani, Calvin Fortman, Will Jenkins, Logan Morrison, Ben Mullin, Joey Schulte, Edmond Simon and Amarre Zalazar Coach says: “We have a strong team coming back and we have added quite a few new athletes. A weakness for us has always been depth, but that should improve with the new swimmers and divers. Our goal will be to become a stronger team, and continue be a close-knit team.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. @ Mounds View JANUARY Jan. 8, 6:00 p.m. Jan. 10, 6:00 p.m. Jan. 17, 6:00 p.m. Jan. 31, 6:00 p.m.
@ Cretin Derham vs. East Ridge @ Forest Lake @ Woodbury
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS ALPINE SKIING Coach: Fred Feirn Assistants: Mark Weinberger,
Anna Levins Captains: Anna Lomoro (senior), Alex Weinberger (junior) and Caroline Grubs (junior) Veterans: Maggie Blanding, Kylie Kokaisel, Gretchen Frost, Abby Carlson, Lauren Carlson, MacKenna Meyers, Chloe McCalla and Lydia Jungmann. In the mix: Ella Skeie, Mia Haskins, Ruby Duggan, Christiana Toole
Fast facts: • Blanding (freshman) was an individual state qualifier • Every skier from last year returns. Coach says: “The team looks to be even faster this season.” “We are adding a new strength program (for both teams) and also added Anna Levins to our staff. She brings a wealth of ski racing knowledge.”
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS ALPINE SKIING Coach: Fred Feirn Assistants: Mark Weinberger, Anna Levins
Captains: Nick Blanding
(senior), Jackson Skeie (senior) Veterans: Noah Anderson, Garret Thom, Tommy Anderson, Dylan Christopherson, Ethan Staruck, Zach Skeie, Charlie Mott, Zach Welolaski, Garrett Jungmann In the mix: Jackson Chase-Jacobus, Andrew Lomoro, Patrick Levins
Fast facts: • Bears placed 2nd of 24 teams in section last year, qualified for state • Blanding, Skeie, Anderson, Thom were in the state lineup Coach says: “We are gearing up for another fun season. The cold temps are allowing us to train on snow earlier this season, at our home resort Wild Mountain. We expect the team to continue its competitiveness in the conference and section.”
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS & GIRLS NORDIC SKI Coach: Seth Salenger (7th year) Assistant: Phil Wackler Last year: Boys 3rd in conference, fourth in section; girls 3rd in conference and section
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Captains: Boys: Tom Perreria (senior), Tryg Solberg (senior). Girls: Olivia Schwintek (senior), Claire Larson (senior) Veterans: Boys: Casey Cunningham (senior) and Kolby Bachmeier (sophomore) Girls: Emily Brockberg (senior) and Lauren Loppnow (sophomore) Fast facts: Schwintek placed 12th at state last year Coach says: “Both teams are driven by seniors, sophomore there is a lot of leadership they will provide. We also have a lot of new young skiers that will hopefully love the sport and continue to ski through middle and high school. We expect to have at least two individual state qualifiers, Tryg Solberg and Olivia Schwintek, who should shoot for All-State. We have the possibility for six or seven all-conference.”
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS WRESTLING Coach: Craig Nasvik (head, 34th year, 30 with Bears, 391330-5) Assistants: David Meuwissen, Dane Bates, Beau Bibeau, Jon Pratt, Donny Longendyke and Jake Koslick Last year: 15-10 overall, 4-4 conference Captains: T.J. Turinske (senior 160) and Luke Parzyck (senior 285) Veterans: Sam Adair (junior), Tyler Brock (8th grade), Monte Collins (junior), Dimitri Hatzis (sophomore), Scott Kaufman (senior), Jack Longfellow (junior), Josh Powell (junior), Luke Prokosch (junior), Tommy Redmond (sophomore), Tyler Schwappach (sophomore), Matt Sloan (freshman), Chase Storey (junior) and Dysin Strate (junior) Fast facts:
• Turinski (35-9) placed 6th in state at 145 last year • Parzyck (34-7) also qualified for state at 220 Coach says: “We are a young group primarily, but we have great leadership in Parzyck and Turinske. By February, we hope to be at our best, improve match to match, and part of the conversation at section time.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m. vs. Irondale, Little Falls, Cretin-Derham Dec. 21, 4:30 p.m vs. Henry Sibley, Elk River, Park JANUARY Jan. 4, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 24, 7:00 p.m.
@ East Ridge, Hastings vs. Mounds View @ Forest Lake vs. Woodbury
FEBRUARY Feb. 2, 9:00 a.m. Feb. 7, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. Feb. 15, 4:00 p.m.
vs. Princeton vs. Centennial vs. North @ North
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS HOCKEY Coach: Tim Sager (head, 17th year) ar) Assistants: Chris Anderson,
Sean Padden (varsity); Steve Henry, Thomas Delaney (JV) Last year: 22-5-1 overall, 14-1-1 conference, section runner-up Captains: Jake Klein (senior defense) Blake Meister (senior forward); assistant captains Brady O’Brien (junior defense), Billy Rose (junior forward) Veterans: Evan Foss (senior guard), Chase Bill (senior forward), Spencer Millard (senior defense), Cooper Anderson (senior defense), Sam Newpower (junior forward), Grant Hofeld (junior forward), Zach Kuyava (junior forward), Luke Ahles (junior defense) Fast facts: Top returning scorers are Meister (12 goals, 14 assists), Bill (10-12), Rose (17-7) and Millard (3-18) Coach says: “We have many players with a lot of varsity experience. We should be a fun team to watch, a deep team that can really skate, with a solid goaltender in Evan Foss.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 1, 2:00 p.m. C-E-C Lumberjacks @
Cloquet Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. vs. Cretin Derham @ White Bear Lake Sports Center Dec. 22, 7:00 p.m. vs. Hill Murray @ Vadnais Sports Center Dec. 29, 3:00 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids JANUARY Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. vs. Minnetonka @ Minnetonka Highschool Jan. 19, 3:00 p.m. vs. Cretin Derham @ Vadnais Sports Center FEBRUARY Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. vs. Edina @ Vadnais Sports Center
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS HOCKEY Coach: Jerry Kwapick Assistants: Randy Kieger,
Mark Domschot, Carrie KwapickNasvik, Mike Hollanda and Katie Letourneau Last year: 18-8-3 overall, 10-41 conference Captains: Sydney Shearen (senior forward), Abby DeLaRosa (senior defense), Calla Frank (senior guard) and Jordan Gast (senior forward) Veterans: Olivia Reif (senior defense), Lauren MacLean (senior defense), Avery Snyder (junior defense), Keeley Larson (senior forward), Sophie Verkerke (junior forward) and Jillian Moor (junior forward) In the mix: Maren Shoeberl (sophomore, defense), Ashlyn Jungwirth (junior defense), Rylie Dawe (sophomore, forward), Sam Olson (junior forward), Luci Koller (junior forward) and Stephanie Wolkerstorfer (junior forward) Coach says: “We return a very strong nucleus with superb senior leadership. We play in a very competitive conference, and have an extremely challenging non-conference, which will make for fun and fast-paced games.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. Rochester Lourdes/ Dover-Eyota, Graham Complex Arena Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. vs. Woodbury @ Vadnais Heights Sports Center Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. @ Breck Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. vs. Stillwater @ White Bear Lake Sports Center JANUARY Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m. vs. East Ridge @ East Ridge Highschool Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. vs. Woodbury @ Woodbury Highschool Jan. 26, 3:00 p.m. vs. Stillwater @ St. Croix Valley Rec Center
WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GYMNASTICS Coach:
Kelly Rivers, Kendra Knappenberger (each fourth year)
Captains:
Maggie Philippi (senior), Maddi Carroll (junior), Avel Ocel (junior)
Veterans:
Hailey Swanson (senior), Haley Engwer (junior), Maddie Everson (junior), Lia Zimmerman (sophomore)
In the mix:
Kailee Tran (sophomore), Grade Squires (freshman), Laney Gunderson (freshman) and Riley Robovsky (freshman)
Coach Rivers says:
“We have a young, motivated team, with a deeper roster this year. Our goal is to keep everyone healthy and injury-free, as well as keep motivation up to get new skills and clean up the ones we already have. We had one state qualifier (now graduated) last year and would like to have a few more this year (but) we have a tough section.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 13, 6:00 p.m. @ Roseville
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CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Dave Frasier (2nd year) Assistants: Spencer Tollefson, Matt Gallagher Last year: 5-22 overall, 3-16 conference Captains: Ricky Eason (Senior guard), Matt Wyffels (Senior forward), Carter Anderson (Junior guard) Veterans: Riley Van Busirk (Senior guard), Cole Fenstermacher (Senior center), Noah Larson (Junior guard) Fast facts: Top scorers back are Anderson (16.5 points per game) and Eason (13 points per game) Coach says: “We have many returners from last year. We are athletic and play well together. Our goal is to constantly improve and reach our potential.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 27, 7:45 p.m.
@ Forest Lake vs. Chisago Lakes @ Mahtomedi @ New Prague @ Blaine vs. Champlin Park vs. Roseville @ Bethel Univ.
JANUARY Jan. 2, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 4, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 18, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 25, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 27, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 30, 7:00 p.m.
vs. White Bear Lake vs. Park Center @ Andover @ Elk River vs. Anoka @ Coon Rapids vs. Irondale @ Champlin Park @ Maple Grove @ Maple Grove vs. Andover
FEBRUARY Feb. 1, 7:00 p.m. vs. Andover Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. vs. Osseo Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. vs. Osseo Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka Feb. 10, 7:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids Feb. 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids Feb. 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. Elk River Feb. 15, 7:00 p.m. vs. Elk River Feb. 20, 7:00 p.m. vs. Blaine Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m. vs. Blaine Feb. 24, 7:00 p.m. @ Spring Lake Park Feb. 26, 7:00 p.m. @ Spring Lake Park Feb. 27, 7:00 p.m. @ Totino Grace MARCH Mar. 1, 7:00 p.m. @ Totino Grace
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Jill Becken (12th year withh Cougars, 20th overall, 369-129) Assistants: Jamie Sobolik, Allison Cordes, Mike Wrolstad, Rocky Comer Last year: 18-1 conference, 24-4 overall Captains: Taylor McAulay (Senior guard), Sara Stapleton (Senior center), Sara Lavell (Senior center), Veterans: Mady Sanders (Senior guard), Cate Flynn (Senior wing-player), Anna DeBilzen (Senior guard), Annika Holmstrom (Senior wing ), Grace Johnson (Junior guard), Jodi Anderson (Sophmore guard), Jenna Guyer (Sophmore pointguard), Claire Johnson (Sophmore guard)
Fast facts: • McAulay scored 13.4 points per game last year. • Stapleton scored 11 points per game and has 981 career points Coach says: “Our strengths include our size inside and our combo of Taylor on the perimeter and Sara in the post. We return some experience coming off the bench and hope the crew can fill the roles of the players lost to graduation. We have a lot of hard workers and hope to make a run at the conference title and also the section title.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m.
vs. Spring Lake Park vs. Totino Grace vs. Blaine @ Champlin Park
JANUARY Jan. 2, 7:15 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Jan. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Park Center Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. vs. Andover Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. vs. Elk River Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka Jan 18, 7:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m. @ Irondale Jan. 25, 7:00 p.m. vs. Champlin Park Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. vs. Maple Grove Dec. 8, 10:00 a.m. @ Andover Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka Dec. 15, 10:00 a.m.@ Kenyon-Wanamingo JANUARY Jan. 3, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka Jan 5, 9:30 a.m. @ Buffalo Jan 10, 4:00 p.m. @ Champlin Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. vs. Rosemount Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. vs. St. Francis Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. vs. Triton Jan. 17, 4:30 p.m. @ Mounds View Jan. 19, 10:00 a.m. @ Eastview Jan. 21, 7:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids FEBRUARY Feb. 7, 4:30 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Feb. 8, 7:00 p.m. vs. Andover
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS HOCKEY Coach: C hR Ritch h Menne M (8th (8 h year, 129-58-13) Assistants: Gary Tolkinen, Chris Johnson, Joe Law, Scott Kranz, Justin Grant, Steve Alford Last year: 20-8-3 overall, 8-0-2 conference, f section champion, 4th place at state Captains: Xan Brouillet (Senior defense), Josh Hermes (Senior forward), Jake Pierson (Junior forward) Veterans: Scott Nelson (Junior forward), Kullan Daikawa (Senior forward), Josh O’Hara (Junior forward) In the mix: Wyatt Clancy (Senior forward), Logan Jorgensen (Senior defense), Henry Bartle (Sophmore forward), Casey Coppersmith (Junior guard), AJ Lemire (Sophmore defense), Mason Wistrcill (Sophmore defense) Fast facts: Graduates from the nstate tournament team included five defenders, two goalies and scorers who totaled 120 goals Coach says: “Our strengths: leadership, speed, and being under the radar this season. Weaknesses: our inexperience, after losing 13 seniors. We have very high expectations. A lot of people would say this is a rebuilding year, but I don’t agree. We have great team chemistry, with a lot of players who have something to prove … We expect to be back in the section finals.”
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS HOCKEY C Coach: h D David id C Cole l (1 (1st year)) Assistants: Gerry Nelson, Nicki Barrett (varsity); Josh Carlson, Mark Lodge (JV) Last year: 15-0-1 conference, 25-4-1 overall, state runner-up Captains: Maija Almich (Junior forward), Allison Pitlick (Junior forward), Mackenna Stoterau (Junior guard) Veterans: Summer Francis (Sophmore forward), Syndi Griefenhagen (Junior forward), Lizzy Prato (Senior forward), Nikki Hammond (Sophmore forward), McKenna Gulner (Junior defense), Madeline Harththorn (Senior defense), Anna Gilgosch (Junior guard) In the mix: Lauren Paar (Sophmore forward), Megan Boudreau (fr forward), Audrey DuFresne (Sophmore defense), Hannah Thompson (8th defense), Lauren O’Hara (8th forward), Madison Heir (Senior defense), Abbey Eichelberger (Senior defense) Jenna Crowley (Senior defense) New coach: Cole, who was goalies coach last year, succeeds Kristina King, who resigned. Cole coached a St. Paul United to 4th-place state finish in 2014 • Top scorers back (goals-assists) are Almich (12-16) and Pitlick (9-13). • Two Miss Hockey finalists were among the graduates from state runner-up team. Coach says: “We will still be good. We’ve got talent, lots of speed and excellent goal-tending. We’re just young, Sophmore there’ll be a learning curve for a while. Obviously, we lost two Miss Hockey finalists, but we will still score.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 1, 3:00 p.m. vs. Andover Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. vs Elk River/Zimmerman Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m. vs. Anoka Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. vs. Blaine Dec. 15, 3:00 p.m. vs. Maple Grove Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. @ Andover Dec. 20, 7:00 p.m. @ Edina Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m. vs. Proctor/Hermantown @ Ridder Arena JANUARY Jan. 4, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 12, 3:00 p.m. Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.
vs. Hill Murray @ Elk River @ Anoka vs. Blaine @ Robbinsdale Armstrong vs. Totino Grace @ Super Rink Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m. vs. Irondale Tri @ Nat’l Sports Center Jan. 26, 7:00 p.m. vs. Spring Lake Park Jan. 31, 7:00 p.m. vs. Wayzata
FEBRUARY Feb. 2, 3:00 p.m. vs. Blake
vs. Burnsville @ Aldrich Arena vs. Hill Murray @ Ridder Arena
JANUARY Jan. 3, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 5, 3:00 p.m. Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 12, 3:00 p.m. Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 26, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
vs. Maple Grove vs. Andover @ Anoka @ Elk River vs. Blaine vs. Chaska @ Maple Grove vs. Edina @ Andover
FEBRUARY Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. Feb 9, 3:00 p.m. Feb 14, 7:00 p.m. Feb. 16, 7:00 p.m.
vs. Irondale-St Anthony vs. Champlin Park @ Totino Grace @ Spring Lake Park
@ Armstrong @ Coon Rapids vs. Elk River vs. Anoka @ Blaine vs. Duluth East @ Brainerd vs. Cretin Derham @ Aldrich
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS WRESTLING Coach: Parker Betts (1st year) Assistants: Ben Morgan, Jay Robinson
Last year: 8-16 overall, 2-6 conference
Captains: John Noll (Senior 195-220), Luke Bruening (Senior 220-285), Max Kolflat (Senior 160-170). Veterans: Isiah Bettinger (Junior 160-170). Promising rookie is Jonah Hylton (Sophmore 132-138) New coach: Betts was all-state heavyweight for St. Michael-Albertville and placed 2nd and 4th in University Nationals tournaments in college
Coach: Chip Fechter (7th year) Assistants: Kelly Welch (swimming), Deb Welch (diving)) Last year: 2nd in conference and section Captains: Jonah Carlson (Senior), Trent McIntire (Senior), Andrew Blilie (Junior) Coach says:“We graduated a lot and this is definitely a rebuilding year. Sophomores will be the core of the team.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m. vs. Osseo Dec. 13, 6:00 p.m. @ Irondale Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. vs. Blaine JANUARY Jan. 10, 6:00 p.m. @ Maple Grove Jan. 12, 12:00 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids Jan. 17, 6:00 p.m. vs. Spring Lake Park FEBRUARY Feb. 9, 12:00 p.m. @ Blaine
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GYMNASTICS Coach: Tina Pierson (head, 5th year)
Assistants: Deanne Thul, Josh Werness
Last year: 5-5 in conference, 6th in section Captains: Savanna Driskell (Senior), Emma Pierson (Senior) Veterans: Savanna Driskell (Senior), Madison Baker (Senior), Emma Pierson (Senior), McKenna Keen (Sophmore), Sydney Nelson (Sophmore) Coach says: “The season is off to a great start. We have several gymnasts coming to us this year from the middle school and from clubs, who have all been working hard and fitting right in. They are definitely going to contribute. We have many returning gymnasts who bring strong work ethic and leadership. We are looking forward to seeing what the season brings.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. @ Elk River Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. @ Coon Rapids Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. vs. Champlin Park JANUARY Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. vs. Park Center Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. @ Osseo FEBRUARY Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. vs. Blaine Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. vs. Andover Feb 27, 6:30 p.m. vs. Maple Grove
CENTENNIAL - COUGARS DANCE TEAM Coach: Sarah Austin (6th year) Assistants: Caitlin Schuler, Kati Goodman (varsity); Allison Kallevig, Sally Vijums (JV) Last year: 2nd in section in jazz and kick, state qualifier Captains: Grace Magill (Senior), Kendal Kramar (Senior), Mackenzie Callahan (Junior), Kilyn McClellan (Junior), Sophia Taylor (Junior) Coach says: “We have a very strong team with a large group of girls who have danced on varsity for two seasons. We have a big group of new dancers adding talent to all three levels: varsity, junior varsity and B-Squad … Our goal is to once again finish in the top three of our section and advance to state for the 5th season in a row.”
Fast facts: • Noll has over 100 wins. • Two-time state qualifier Emily Shilson transferred to Mounds View Coach says: “Not focusing on winning. Focusing on coming into the room everyday with a positive attitude and wanting to give 100 percent every day.”
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SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m. Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 22, 3:00 p.m. Dec. 27, 1:00 p.m. Arena Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 6:30 p.m.
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18 THE CITIZEN FOREST LAKE - RANGERS BOYS HOCKEY Coach: Jon Loo (5th year)
Assistants: Matt Schugel, Chad Zowin, Bill Coleman, Matt Wethammer, Christian Gaffy
Last year: 14-11-1 overall, 9-7 conference
Captains: Jacob Zowin (sr), Derek Palmer (sr), Braeden Kemplin (sr)
Fast facts: • Carpenter, Saltness were all-conference last year • Top scorer back is Saltness (14 goals, 13 assists)
Coach says: “Last season was a great year for our program. Twenty players earned MSHSL Academic Honors. We had signature wins vs. top 10 teams Andover and Cloquet … We’re poised to build on last year with a lot of talented and dedicated young players including four goalies who have never played HS hockey … Our purpose, as always, is to build a team of caring individuals who play to make each other better every day.”
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JANUARY Jan. 4, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 18, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 31, 7:00 p.m.
Captains: vs. Roseville vs. Cretin Derham vs. Duluth East vs. East Ridge vs. St. Francis @ White Bear Lake vs. Woodbury @ North
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GIRLS HOCKEY Coach: Todd Gutterman
Assistants: Craig Muntifering, Audrey Hanmer, Jennifer Schulz, Amanda Levielle
Last year: 21-5-2 overall, 13-3 conference (champs), section runner-up
Captains: Elizabeth Valley (sr F), Rachel Golnitz (so D)
Fast facts: Top scorers back (goals-assists) are Brieja Parent (jr F, 18-15), Golnitz 8-19, Brooke Remington (jr F, 17-8), Ashley Mills (jr F, 9-16), Bailey O’Donavan (jr F, 11-8)
Coach says: “Strong team defense, goal-tending and depth … Strong team with a very high upside. Looking forward to a fun and competitive season.”
SCHEDULE
JANUARY Jan. 3, 7:00 p.m. vs. Chisago Lakes Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. vs. St. Francis Jan. 24, 7:00 p.m. vs. Cretin Derham
DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. vs. East Ridge Dec. 15, TBD vs. Woodbury Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. @ Edina
Coach: Rachel Rue
Assistants: Ali Clasen (V), Janna Fitzgerald, Rhiannon Lasch (JV)
Last year: Conference, 1st in kick, 2nd in jazz; in section, 5th in jazz, 6th in kick
Captains: Kelley Alberg (sr), Hailey Bolin (sr), Natasha Friedges (sr)
Coach says: “Goals are: conference championship and improving scores each meet; maintaining a positive and hard-working attitude throughout the season; and full team support regardless of how difficult practices are … Team strengths are how hard we’re willing to work, and our focus on technique.”
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS BOYS BASKETBALL Coach: Dan Cremisino (15th year, 192-151)
Assistants: Kevin Keto, Mike Holmquist, Ben Hoidal
Last year: 20-12 overall, 8-8 conference, section champion, 6th at state
Veterans: John Schrader (sr G), Hunter Damon (sr G)
Fast facts: • Schrader averaged 8.5 ppg, Damon 8.0 last year • Team has played in section finals 7 of last 11 years
Coach says: “Our guard play will be strong, and we will be able to create opportunities off pressure defense. We have injury issues to start the season and in December we will need to develop players.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. vs. Centennial Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. vs. Blaine Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. @ Chisago Lakes Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury Dec. 18, 7:00p.m. @ Mounds View Dec. 20, 7:15 p.m. @ Cambridge-Isanti Dec. 29, 4:00 p.m. vs. Princeton @ Halenbeck Hall
Boys: Jack Callahan (sr), Mitchell Longsdorf (sr), Michael Ochsenbauer (sr) Girls: Kelli Bush (sr) and Samantha Howell (sr)
Other veterans: Boys: Marcus Longsdorf (so), Zach Trotto (so), Aaron Bloomberg (jr) Girls: Morgan Tomas (jr), Sophia Villella (fr), Megan Nieters (jr)
Fast facts:
DECEMBER Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. vs. Cretin Derham @ Highland Dec. 28, 7:00 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids
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JANUARY Jan. 3, 7:00 p.m. @ Elk River Jan 8, 7:30 p.m. vs. Stillwater @ St. Croix Valley Rec Jan 12, 2:00 p.m. vs.Grand Rapids Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. vs. East Ridge @ Health East Sports Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. vs. Woodbury @ Health East Sports Jan. 29, 7:00p.m. vs. Blake
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS NORDIC SKI Coach: Ben Fick
Assistant: Kate Babbitt
Last year: Boys: 3rd place at state; conference and d section champions … Girls: 2nd place at state; conference and section runner-up behind Stillwater in each
Captains: Boys: Charlie Babcock (sr), Andy Haines (sr) … Girls: Regan Duffy (sr), Morgan Langer (jr)
Other veterans: Boys: Ethan Erickson (jr), Nick Parent (jr), Beck Pope (jr), Drew Sampson (so) … Girls: Amelea Hauer (so), Jenna Stockinger (so)
Fast facts: All-staters returning are Duffy (4th place) and Erickson (17th place) … All-Conference returning area Erickson, Haines, Sampson, Parent, Duffy and Hauer
Coach says: “I am very proud of the work the kids have done over the summer and during the fall to maintain fitness and build on their strengths. The team is very talented and it will be very exciting to see them perform this season.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 18, 3:45 p.m. vs. East Ridge JANUARY Jan. 15, 3:45 p.m. @ East Ridge
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS ALPINE SKI Coach: Kelsey Shimshock (3rd year)
Assistants: Ty LaTourneau, Trevor Pinewski
Last year: Girls 2nd in conference, 4th in section; boys 4th in conference, 5th in section
Tomas was state qualifier last year; Tomas, Howell, Villella were all-conference
Coach says: “The team has many returning skiers who have a lot of potential. We have big goals to get both teams to state. To achieve this goal, skiers are prepared to work hard and balance determination with enjoyment. In addition to on-hill training, we will be focusing on strength and conditioning and psychology to best prepare our skiers.”
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS WRESTLING Coach: Joe Kunshier (6th year)
Assistants: Andy Hackenmuller, Brent Eidenschink, Ben Dahmes, Tim Cardinal, Cory Nelson, Tony H Harris, i JJacob b Roberts, Gordy Morgan, Luke Munkelwitz, Jordan Kolbow
Captains: Derrick Cardinal, Mathias Waskey, Pedro Castillo
Fast facts: Cardinal was state champ at 113 last year, Waskey state qualifier, Decker 3rd in section, Nelson placed 3rd at Cadet Nationals
Coach says: “Our goal is to send Forest Lake wrestling to the state tournament for the first time in 26 years. I believe we have the right group of athletes to do so. Our core group are hungry and will work to accomplish this goal. If the less-experienced group can keep pace and buy in, we will be able to compete with any team in the state.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. @ St. Michael-Albertville Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. @ Cretin Derham Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. vs. Fridley @ Blaine Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury JANUARY Jan. 5, 10:00 a.m. Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m. Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 19, 9:00 a.m. Jan. 24, 7:00 p.m.
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GIRLS BASKETBALL Coach: Jen Wagner (14th year)
Assistants: Andrea Brischke, Renee Holmquist, Chris Rupar, Brian Conley, Al Johnson, Maurya Laqua
Last year: 19-12 overall, 9-7 conference, Section 7AAAA champions
Veterans: Lexi Goeken (sr G), Lexie Hultman (sr G), Lindsey Johnson (sr F), Maddy Rice (sr G), Abigail Groeneweg (sr F), Kenzie Stumne (sr F), Abby Leach (sr F)
Fast facts: Top scorers back are Groeneweg (10.5 ppg), Hultman (7.6) and Johnson (7.6)
Coach says: “We have a senior- dominated team with opportunities for underclassman to be difference makers … It is a very athletic, competitive group who are multi-sport athletes with great rapport with each other. They have a teamfirst mentality, with a work ethic to match our high goals and expectations: to compete for a SEC title and make a trip to the state tournament.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka Dec. 11, 7:15 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury Dec. 15, 7:15 p.m. @ Cambridge-Isanti Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View Dec. 20, 7:00 p.m. vs. St. Francis Dec. 27, TBD @ Hill Murray Dec. 28, TBD @ Hill Murray Dec. 29, TBD @ Hill Murray JANUARY Jan. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Roseville Jan. 8, 7:00 p.m. @ Cretin Derham Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge Jan. 25, 7:00 p.m. vs. White Bear Lake Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS BOYS SWIMMING Coach:
@ Foley @ Cambridge-Isanti vs. White Bear Lake @ Cambridge-Isanti vs. Mounds View
FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GYMNASTICS Coach: Lindsey Pierron (4th year)
Assistants: Krista Armitage, Kacie Kohler, Chris Kotys, and Carol Seuss
Last year: 3rd in section
Captains: Sofia Dodge (sr), Nicole Groth (sr), Izzy North (sr)
Fast facts: • Dodge went to state (vault) last year • O’Gorman was level 10 club gymnast and joined school team this year • Godar, O’Gorman are coming back from knee injuries • Nenn, Walrath got all-state honorable mention
Coach says: “We have five seniors (with) great leadership skills. We have a lot of new, talented, younger athletes, so it’ll be interesting to see how they perform … Our biggest goals are to stay healthy and stay consistent … In the past, when FL hits beam routines, we’re a difficult team to beat, but, when we miss, we usually miss pretty big, and that’s something we’re going to work on.”
SCHEDULE JANUARY Jan. 17, 6:00 p.m. @ Roseville FEBRUARY Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. vs. White Bear Lake
Joseph Mau (5th year)
Assistants: Dick Waskey (swim), Deb Welch (diving)
Last year: Section 7AA champions, 4th in SEC
Captains: Liam Hunter (sr), Logan Thomas (sr), Christian Andre (sr), Alec Jankowski (jr)
Fast facts: • Rangers have won section 4 straight years • True was section Swimmer of the Year, winning breaststroke and butterfly; he placed 11th and 20th, respectively, at state • Jensen placed 17th in diving at state, 3rd in section • Jankowski, Hunter swam on 400 relay team that won sectionals and placed 13th at state
Coach says: “Goals remain the same as every year: great effort daily, best attitude daily, have top swimmers and divers mentor new members to help them grow skills … This group is young, full of promise and potential. I am very excited to help these boys.”
SCHEDULE DECEMBER Dec, 13, 6:00 p.m. @ East Ridge JANUARY Jan. 8, 6:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury @ Southwest JH Jan. 10, 6:00 p.m. @ Mounds View Jan. 12, 1:00 p.m. @ Duluth East Jan. 17, 6:00 p.m. vs. White Bear Lake Jan. 24, 6:00 p.m. @ Cretin Derham Jan. 26, 1:00 p.m. @ Cambridge-Isanti
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Lleyton Roed (9) jousts with Tanner Stafne of East Ridge for the puck with Jake Klein trailing.
one but two empty-netters at the end to inflate the final score to 6-3, on Friday night, Nov. 30.
“We played a very good Duluth East team and got out to a quick start. They came right back in the first period with
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Centennial’s Sarah Lavell (32) goes up for a shot with Forest Lake’s Abby Leach on defense. Forest Lake won 57-52.
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Centennial hockey made the longest possible trip for a hockey game in Minnesota and came home from Roseau with a 3-2 win on Friday evening. The victory 350 miles from home gave the Cougars a 2-0 mark in their opening week. They won 7-1 over Osseo on Tuesday. “Our young guys are figuring out how to play at varsity speed,” coach Ritch Menne said, “and our seniors have been great leaders in this fi rst week of games. The Osseo game wasn't the prettiest, but the Roseau game was a terrific team win.” Scott Nelson and Connor
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27, then lost to a strong Forest Lake team 5752 on Saturday in the Breakdown Tipoff Classic in Hopkins. “Sara hurt her left knee the day after she signed at Wisconsin. We weren’t sure of the extent until she had an MRI, and then surgery on Nov. 20,” Becken said. Stapleton’s imposing presence in the lanes can’t be replaced, the coach said. On varsity since eighth grade, she’s never been sidelined before. “Besides her scoring and rebounding, she blocks and alters shots in the lane, and she is a leader on and off the court,” Becken said. “We talked to the team about everybody getting a few more rebounds, buckets and just playing hard, knowing that Sara would love to be out on the court, but can’t right now. Our squad is working hard at getting better every day.” After Forest Lake wore down her team late in the second half, she acknowledged, “We are a little thin right now.” McAulay dominated the St. Francis game with 21 points, seven rebounds, five steals and three assists. Sarah Lavell added 16 points and Jodi Anderson 10. Against Forest Lake, McAulay and Anderson netted 14 points each and Lavell nine.
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For Centennial basketball standout Sara Stapleton and her team, it was exhilaration one day, agony the next. Stapleton and senior teammate Taylor McAulay were all smiles on signing day, Nov. 14, with the former committing to Wisconsin and the latter to Drake. That’s a nice feather in the cap for the program,
to produce two Division I signees. Each was looking forward to the season with the Cougars ranked No. 5 in Class 4A. One day later, however, Stapleton wrenched her knee at practice, an injury that’s going to sideline the talented 6-3 center for five or six weeks, coach Jill Becken said. Playing without her, the Cougars beat St. Francis 60-36 in their opener Tuesday, Nov.
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Thompson gave the Cougars a 2-0 lead in the first six minutes at Roseau. The Rams scored in the fi rst and third periods for a 2-2 tie but Henry Bartle got the final goahead goal for Centennial at 9:16 of the third. Casey Coppersmith made 28 saves. “We've had great goaltending in both games and different guys stepping up at different times,” Menne said. “It's been a fun week, but we know our schedule will get tougher.” Against Osseo, Bartle and Nelson each delivered two goals. Wyatt Clancy and Joshua Hermes each had a short-handed goal and Logan Jorgensen tallied the other one. Leo Troje in goal made 12 saves.
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The good news for White Bear Lake boys hockey is that their penalty kill has been stellar. Less encouraging: They’ve spent way too much time in penalty kill. The Bears posted a 3-1 record, with the loss at No. 2 ranked Duluth East, while killing 19 of 20 penalties, in a busy eight-day stretch to start the season. “We have done well in our penalty kill units, but really don’t want to have to use this unit as much as we have,” said coach Tim Sager about all those minutes with a man disadvantage. “We want to limit the amount of penalties we are taking, which means playing more disciplined hockey.” The only game where they avoided penalties was, ironically, the one they lost, at Duluth East, with just two visits to the penalty box. That was a rather bizarre game all around as the Bears zapped the Greyhounds for three goals in the first three minutes — by Carter Collins 21 seconds after face-off, Lleyton Roed at 2:16 and Grant Hofeld at 2:58 — but did not score again, and gave up not
three goals,” Sager reflected. “We had a few lapses in our coverage and a good team will take advantage of that.” Both teams tightened up the neutral ice areas and defensive zones, and after the freewheeling first period ended 3-3, the second period and most of the third were stalemates. Duluth East’s David Holliday got the go-ahead goal with seven minutes left. “They got a crazy bounce off our defenseman,” Sager said. The Bears pulled their goalie and had a great chance to knot the score but the Greyhound goalie made the clutch save. Then came the two empty-netters. The Bears salvaged a split on their Iron Range excursion by defeating Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 3-1 on Saturday, with Hofeld scoring twice and Blake Meister adding an empty-netter, while backup goalie Tyler Steffens made 23 saves. In two home games, the Bears cruised over Park of Cottage Grove 5-1 as Chase Bill knocked in two goals and Roed, Hofeld and Carter Collins one each, and East Ridge 3-0, with Spencer Millard, Aaron Walby and Roed puncturing the net while Evan Foss made 22 saves in the shutout.
Jake Pierson, Centennial hockey junior forward, assisted on seven of the Cougars’ 10 goals as they beat Osseo 7-1 and Roseau 3-2 in the first week of play. “He’s been a warrior for us this season,” coach Ritch Menne said. Pierson had five goals and three assists as a sophomore on last year’s senior-dominated team that placed fourth in the state. He’s also a defensive back on the football team. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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“CREED II” (PG-13) [SPORTS ACTION VIOLENCE, LANGUAGE AND A SCENE OF SENSUALITY] — When his Russian nemesis (Dolph Lundgren) challenges the legendary, Philadelphia boxing trainer (Sylvester Stallone) to convince the world lightweight boxing champion (Michael B. Jordan), who has a deaf, pregnant singer wife (Tessa Thompson), to fight his son (Florian Munteanu), who has a chip on his shoulder, in this entertaining, gritty, star-studded (Phylicia Rashad, Russell Hornsby, Brigitte Nielsen, Andre Ward and Milo Ventimiglia), 130-minute sequel, the confident boxer agrees, but the fight does not go as hoped and then he must decide what to do next.
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WEEKLY AVERAGES DEC. 6 - 12, 2018 High 28° Low 12° %Sun 38% PCP 0.19”
“ROBIN HOOD” (PG-13) [EXTENDED SEQUENCES OF VIOLENCE AND ACTION AND SOME SUGGESTIVE REFERENCES] — After returning to England from the Crusades to find his manor in disarray, his lands seized, and his beautiful girlfriend (Eve Hewson) in love with his best friend (Jamie Dornan) in this disappointing, lackluster, unoriginal, action-packed, 116-minute film dominated by a weak script and dialogue and strange costumes, an arrow-wielding British lord (Taron Egerton) joins a one-handed Arab (Jamie Foxx) in trying to steal from the rich and to give to the poor and feigns friendship with the greedy, powerful sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn) to prevent his plan with the ungodly cardinal (F. Murray Abraham) from succeeding with the help of the defrocked friar (Tim Minchin) and fed-up townsfolk.
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“THE FAVOURITE” (R) [STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, NUDITY AND LANGUAGE] — Extraordinary sets and costumes and a wonderful classical soundtrack highlight this engaging, risqué, witty, star-dotted (Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, James Smith, and Robert Harley), 2-hour, baroque period piece in which jealousy, bitterness and tensions arise when the beautiful, ambitious Baroness Abigail Masham (Emma Stone), who has fallen on hard times, reconnects with her influential, bisexual cousin Lady Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz), at the British court in London during the war with France to seek a servant’s job and quickly tries to compete with her cousin to vie for the affections and attention of disabled, sickly Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) in the early 1700s.
“GREEN BOOK” (PG-13) [THEMATIC CONTENT, LANGUAGE, INCLUDING RACIAL EPITHETS, SMOKING, SOME VIOLENCE AND SUGGESTIVE MATERIAL] — After the Copacabana nightclub closes for renovations for two months in this captivating, factuallyinspired, well-acted, thought-provoking 130-minute film that gets its title from Victor Hugh Green’s guidebook “The Negro Motorist Green Book” geared for AfricanAmerican travelers, food-loving, working-class, ItalianAmerican bouncer Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen), who lives with his wife (Linda Cardellini) and two sons in New York City, forms an unlikely lifelong friendship when he accepts a job as chauffeur and security for proud, talented, heavy-drinking, Jamaican classical pianist Dr. Donald Walbridge Shirley (Mahershala Ali) as they encounter ugly, pervasive racism while touring the Deep South with his Don Shirley Trio in 1962. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding prec films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, Scha adewa dewa who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. sin ince ce 198 1998 To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com t ww w
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The first ever “Thank You For Your Service Event” celebrated local veterans, active military members, firefighters, police officers and volunteers Nov. 16 at the Hugo American Legion.
THANK YOU: Honoring those who serve FROM PAGE 1
Eight restaurants helped cater the event, including: Blacksmith Lounge, Blue Heron Grill, Sal’s Angus Grill, Wiseguys Pizza & Pub, Donatelli’s, Burger Bar, The Meet Market and Tria. With an event of this magnitude comes a long list of honorary attendees in attendance, including: the Hugo Lions, Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network, fi refighters, City Council, Army ROTC, service volunteers, The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf and the main honoree, Tom Drewry. Looyenga proclaimed in her opening remarks, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed people can change the world. Do you know why? Because it’s the only thing that ever has. Thank you to you all! It’s because of you our city is a better place, each and every day.” Drewry, who has spent most of his life serving others, was overwhelmed by the support of his community, “Oh, this is too much, but wonderful,” he said. In the 1950s and 1960s, he served in the U.S. Navy for three years as a gunnery fi re control technician stationed aboard aircraft carrier USS Oriskany in Vietnam and then did three more years of Navy Reserve. Once Drewry came back home to Minnesota, he worked as a patrolman and sergeant/detective for the St. Paul Police Department. He continued
Above: Tom Drewry was the main honoree of the event. Here he is pictured with his wife and two daughters. Right: Tom Drewry used to write for The Citizen in his free time. Pictured is his column titled, “Outdoor Tips and Tales from Tom.”
his charitable path, as he joined many local groups to help others. Drewry got involved with the Hugo Lions, where he chaired numerous charity events for the community. He contributed to the Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association, acting as a mentor to young people and teaching them gun and archery safety for being responsible hunters. He drove for Meals on Wheels, delivering food to homebound seniors, and participated in fundraising activities for the American Legion. With all that going on, Drewry also wrote for this very paper, The Citizen, in his free time. “Outdoor Tips and Tales from Tom” was the title of his column, where he shared his love of nature, wildlife, hunting, food and fishing. “I even did it for free!” he teased. There were many things readers could learn from Drewry’s column. For instance, coming from his article titled “Gaggles, Gangs and Rafters,” one was taught, “When on the ground during the day, a flock of turkeys is called a ‘gang’ of turkeys.” Looyenga said, “I was incredibly surprised to fi nd out how [Tom’s] whole life pretty much was dedicated to service. [He] has given so much for our community, it was incredible to honor him.” One attendee said, “I think this is just grand, being able to say thank you to those in our community that do so much for us every day, but don’t get to hear our support and gratitude.”
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Care packages received with gratitude The care packages that were sent out by Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network volunteers Nov. 17 have begun reaching their destinations. The 851st Vertical Engineer Company sent a thank you: “I could not be more thankful for what you guys have done for us and our soldiers. I am not sure what motivates your drive or what steers your compass, but whatever it is, we are forever grateful for you and your team.”
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