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District chooses land for new school in Hugo BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

The district has picked land for a new school in Hugo. The School Board approved purchase agreements for three parcels of land on Everton Avenue N., just north of Frenchman Road, at a closed session Dec. 10. Details of the offers were not released. The three vacant parcels sandwich another parcel that houses a farm, according to Washington County records. The district did not reveal whether it is in negotiations with the owner of

the middle parcel. The two southerly parcels are owned by St. Agnes Church in St. Paul. One is about 17 acres and worth about $256,000, according to county records. The second, a thin strip bordering the fi rst, is half an acre and worth about $7,000. The northerly parcel is owned by Karen Anderson of North Branch. It is 12 acres and worth about $214,000. The three parcels are currently zoned residential. A proposal for a school on the land has not come before the Hugo City Council. The district wants to secure land

for possible construction of a school due to the growth it has seen in the Hugo area, reported Marisa Vette, director of communications and community relations. Kindergarten through fi fth-grade enrollment at Hugo and Oneka Elementary Schools could nearly double within a decade, according to a recent enrollment projection study. Overall district enrollment could increase from 8,500 last school year to up to 11,000 in a decade. “We have not determined what will be built in Hugo, but this

each of their births, each event being the biggest quake we had felt up to that point.” The Wittkops have three children, 4-year-old Will, 2-year-old Hollis and their newest addition, Rockney, who was just one week old when the earthquake struck. “Will arrived a week after we had a shake in 2014. Hollis came four days after Anchorage’s last big quake in February 2016. This time around, the hospital started to sway while we were there, two days after we had Rockney,” she said. “I thought it was crazy, being that the last quake we had felt was when Hollis was born, and we don’t really feel them all that often. I presumed we’d gotten the ‘Wittkop Boy Quake’ out of the way ...” But she was wrong. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake a week after Rockney’s arrival and after the family returned home shut off power, ripped apart roads, caused fi res and damaged SEE EARTHQUAKE, PAGE 2

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Boy oh boy: Minnesotans ride out Alaska earthquake When the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 8 miles outside of Anchorage, Alaska, on Nov. 30, it should have been no surprise to the Wittkop family. Hugo natives Jim and Kazandra Wittkop have lived in Alaska for more than 10 years. The day after their wedding at St. Genevieve’s in Centerville, they moved to the remote village of King Salmon after Jim accepted a job as a federal law enforcement officer and pilot for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. After eight years or so, the family relocated to live on the road system 30 miles north of Anchorage in Chugiak — which happens to be 10 miles north of the quake’s epicenter. “To be honest, we should have been expecting the earthquake. There is a strange irony surrounding the births of our children and earthquakes,” Kazandra said. “We have experienced a quake within a week of

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On Dec. 12, residents at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields in Hugo were enjoying cupcakes and ice cream as a men’s volunteer group led everyone in “Here Comes Santa Claus.” Then sleigh bells began to ring. Heads turned. Eyes and smiles widened. “Ho ho!” one resident shouted. Santa Claus himself had arrived. St. Nick shook hands and offered hugs to residents before joining the men’s volunteer group — the St. John the Baptist Men’s Club of St. Genevieve’s Church. “Here Comes Santa Claus” was followed by 30 minutes of Christmas classics such as “White Christmas” and “Silent Night.” Even though the men’s club stood at the front of the room and told residents which songs from the caroling booklets to sing, both the club and residents seemed to sing with one voice. Each person seemed to enjoy the singing as much as the other. A “very active” men’s club Serving desserts and caroling at senior homes in Hugo and Centerville is a tradition the club started 15 years ago to spread Christmas cheer to the area’s senior community. Along with Keystone, the club also brings this tradition to Muller Manor in Hugo and Chauncey Barrett Gardens in Centerville. The caroling is just one of many ways the club gives back, both to the parish of St. Genevieve’s and to Hugo and Centerville as a whole. According to Men’s Club President Bill Courteau, the group donates about $15,000-$20,000 every year to community and parish causes, including disaster relief and food shelves. A few service events the club participates in include repair and maintenance within the parish and the annual Lenten fish fry that attracts visitors from all over the Twin Cities. Courteau said St. Genevieve’s is one of the few parishes that has a “very active men’s club.” According to Courteau, many parishes have a women’s service group under the organization National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), but few have a similar group

Hugo natives Jim and Kazandra Wittkop have lived in Alaska for more than 10 years. Also pictured are two of their three sons, 4-yearold Will and 2-year-old Hollis.

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EARTHQUAKE: Keeps family on edge better than I did. I panicked. It literally felt like structures. the house was going to “We have witnessed fall down. It was terrifymany quakes in our 10 ing.” years up here, but none Kazandra said she was that honestly had us tak- thankful that Jim was ing action like this one. still home on paternity Usually we just feel a leave and was able to little shake, then it stops, calmly help her and the and we go about busithree boys to a safe corness as usual. This time, ner of the house where we could hear it like a objects couldn’t fall on freight train ominously them. Jim then proceedrumbling toward us but ed to check the gas lines didn’t register what the and inspect the house to sound was until a violent make sure it was safe so jolt hit the house and the family could ride out everything started shak- the aftershocks inside. ing and kept shaking,” According to the NaKazandra recalled. tional Weather Service, “The fight-or-flight as of Dec. 5 there had tunnel vision kicked been 2,662 aftershocks, in and I couldn’t really many of them less than hear or see anything be- 3.0 in magnitude. Magyond finding an escape nitude 2.5 to 3 earthroute ... It is so difficult quakes are the smallest to stand there and tell generally detected by your children they are people. A magnitude 7.0 safe, and we will be earthquake, on the other okay, when I wasn’t even hand, is considered sure about it myself. The capable of widespread, boys honestly handled it heavy damage, and is 10 FROM PAGE 1

times greater than a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, as earthquake magnitudes are expressed on a logarithmic scale. According to the Alaska Earthquake Center, over the past century 14 other earthquakes over 6.0 magnitude have occurred within 93 miles of the most recent earthquake. The Wittkops’ home didn’t sustain any structural damage. However, there were a lot of closets and shelves that emptied out onto the floor along with broken glass. “It could have been so much worse,” Kazandra said. Many people weren’t that lucky, however. Kazandra said Eagle River, a town about 10 miles away from them, sustained extensive damage and a few roads were “obliterated,” including a section of the main highway that is about a

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It didn’t take long after the earthquake hit 8 miles outside of Anchorage, Alaska, for cars to start lining up at gas stations and grocery stores to stock up on necessities such as gas, food and water.

mile from the Wittkop’s home. After the quake, the family went in search of diapers and to scope out the town. They discovered many of the businesses were closed. “I was surprised to see so many missing windows and cracked buildings. Walgreens was still open despite the fact that a majority of the merchandise was on

the floor. People had just made little cow trails through the piles on the floor and dug through it all to fi nd what they needed. It was surreal,” she said. “A lot of people seemed to be rushing the stores in a panic in an attempt to stock up on supplies since there was so much uncertainty after the quake.” She added, “The worst thing about this is

how unsettling it feels. Knowing how powerful that quake felt, and also knowing there is potential for the earth to unleash an even larger magnitude of power at any moment is unnerving, to say the least. Every aftershock has us on pins and needles.” Despite the scary situation, Jim and Kazandra tried to turn it into a learning opportunity for their children. “The tension doesn’t subside. Every once in a while we have a bigger one, and Will runs for cover. When Hollis is playing with his farm animals, he has them say “Ahhh! It’s an earthquake! Run away!!” Other than that, they seem unfazed,” she said. “We talked to the boys quite a bit about it afterwards, and even made a seismograph with them to measure the aftershocks. I think knowledge is power, and it has helped to alleviate the fear for them. “Meanwhile, I lie awake at night hearing each aftershock as it ominously approaches, and hold my breath anticipating another big one.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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Ruffridge Johnson headquarters up and running in Centerville BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

CENTERVILLE — This spring will mark almost three years since Centerville leaders began talking about the possibility that equipment company Ruffridge Johnson could call Centerville home. On Wednesday, Dec. 12, Centerville and Anoka County welcomed the business with open arms at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s new location, 2065 Commerce Drive. “It is great to have you here. On behalf of the city of Centerville, we would like to officially welcome you to Centerville. We are very grateful that you chose our city for the new home of Ruffridge Johnson,” Mayor Jeff Paar said. “We also want to thank you for being a good partner and working with us. We look forward to many years of partnership. We really do wish you success.” Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah also welcomed the business. “We are thrilled to have you in Anoka County. We are so grateful that you chose to relocate your business here. I think that you will find that even though Anoka County is the fourth-most populous county in the state, we still have that small-town feel, where everybody seems to know one another and really tries to fi nd a way to work through any barriers that might exist,” she said. “We believe that you will find this to be a great place for your business, not only today, but well into the future.” Ruffridge Johnson officially closed on the 5-acre city-owned property in May. Last month, it moved into the new 25,000-square-foot facility, which includes a showroom, parts warehouse and shop. Ruffridge Johnson, an equipment company that is more than 80 years old, was started by two men back in the 1930s when they began selling rock crushers and other equipment needed to build roadways. After World War II, the company’s business ballooned and it moved to its former location between the TCF Bank Stadium and Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis. As the landscape of Minneapolis continued to change, CEO Jon Pederson said there really wasn’t a place for the company anymore and skyrocketing taxes forced them out. “They didn’t want us there anymore. The area was going through huge changes. We could not operate anymore under the tax situation in Minneapolis. We had to move,” he said. “Thankfully, property values have been driven up and we were able to invest in the land here and build such a great facility for ourselves. Our employees are all happy with the location. We had them all drive to Centerville. We have mechanics driving from River Falls, Wisconsin; (and) Woodbury, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, (and)

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Ruffridg Johnson celebrated the opening of its new building in Centerville with a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 12. The equipment company relocated from Minneapolis to 2065 Commerce Drive in Centerville.

Maple Grove, and I live in Spicer, but also have an apartment in Osseo.” Because Ruffridge Johnson had six months to sell its space in Minneapolis, the fact that the site was shovel-ready was attractive to the company. “What we needed was piece of property that was ready to go,” Pederson said. Other benefits included the access to I-35E and the small-town atmosphere. “I told the City Council way back when that we could’ve located this 80-plus-year-old company anywhere in the metro area, but I am a small-town guy, I like small towns, I believe in the people that serve in small towns,” Pederson explained. Both Pederson and Paar feel the partnership has been nothing but great. Pederson said, “Being able to deal with the city of Centerville was a blessing.” “You can only go by his word. I trusted him from the beginning. He was very straightforward, honest with what his situation was in Minneapolis,” Paar said. “Everything he has said he has held to, and everything we have said we have held to. That’s why this has worked.” Since 1936, Ruffridge Johnson has been a leader in providing service and equipment. The company offers a full range of road construction and aggregate equipment for sale and rentals including

jaw crushers, cone crushers, aggregate screening and washing equipment, heavy construction equipment, paving and asphalt equipment. The fi rm also offers service and repair for all of its equipment lines. Ruffridge-Johnson carries various brands including Beuthling Rollers, Bomag Paving Products, Carlson Paving Products, Eagle Iron Works, ESCO Corporation, H.D. Industries, Masaba, Process Heating, Root Snow Plows, Rosco Products, Seaman Density Meters, Seaman Nuclear Corporation, TEREX Minerals Processing Systems and Thor. The company is also the only dealer of Carlson pavers in the state. Who knows, with Ruffridge Johnson leading the way, perhaps Centerville could see more commercial development. “We want to grow our commercial tax base. We have been looking to do that for many years, but as you know the economy has been less than friendly. We have seen an uptick and now it seems like we are getting more interest,” Paar said. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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for men. One reason why the men’s club was founded at St. Genevieve’s 1718 years ago was because its members “just felt that there was an opportunity for men to get together” and serve, said Courteau. Bringing a little cheer Service is one reason why Tony Virgos joined the club. Virgos plays the accordion for the caroling, and it was his experience that partially inspired the club to carol in the first place. His playing was certainly appreciated by both residents and club members alike as the caroling ended at Keystone. But even members who weren’t recognized as instantly, or at all, by residents still played important roles that evening. As residents returned to their rooms, one club member residents would not have seen entered the room and asked “Did I miss Santa again?” Courteau and other club members laughed. This was John McKeown, who had donned the Santa suit earlier. But recognition is not why the club carols. Courteau simply wants “everyone to get involved” and “bring a little cheer to people who don’t get out much.” Considering how residents had sung from their caroling booklets, tried to sing from memory, nodded or tapped to the beat and applauded, active involvement might have been what the club got at Keystone that evening.

Right: Harold Johnson listened up close as the men’s club led in singing Christmas carols. Pictured (from left) are: Bill Courteau, David Kircher, David Ebertowski, Anita McKeown, John McKeown, Paula Muellner, Leon Muellner and Tony Vilgos. Below left: Most residents sang with a printout, but some enjoyed singing carols by heart. From left to right: Pat Carlson, Delores Bromen and Linda Thackery. Below right: Before singing carols, residents enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream served by the men’s club. From left to right: Audrey Engebretson, Lolly Mills, Marty Guse, Connie Johnson and Janette Kurzweg.

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A week of honor

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HE WEEK OF Dec. 3, following the death of our 41st president, George H. W. Bush, was a week of honor celebrating his life. He was an American patriot, family man of 73 years of marriage to Barbara, a servant, and a Godly man. He taught the nation and the world to be kinder and gentler. He loved humor, but had a difficult time remembering the punch line when telling jokes. He was a hero of World War II as the youngest Naval aviator. He loved his family and always made time for them. He had a son, George W., who followed him as a president. He died on Nov. 30, 2018 at the About the age of 94. Viewing services, there were many great quotes, including Town one of Bush’s favorite: “Preach Gene Johnson the Gospel always; if necessary, use words.” This phrase is often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. I AM LEARNING to be a caregiver as on Nov. 29 Kathy had her left shoulder replaced as a result of deterioration from arthritis. We were fortunate to have Dr. Jonathan Biebl of Summit Orthopedics do the surgery. He is a University of Minnesota Medical School graduate, and his family resides in North Oaks. We were not aware of many total shoulder replacements, but Biebl said, “I’ve been doing them for 30 years.” He is very proud to be a part of establishing Summit Orthopedics. We express appreciation to so many friends who have been bringing wonderful food items during this recovery period. I’m now getting an elementary education in operation of household appliances. CONGRATULATIONS TO WHITE Bear Lake on being named Best Minnesota Town by Minnesota Monthly magazine. In the ‘60s, White Bear Lake was named an outstanding community in the United States. We were called an “All American City.” People make the difference. We are an active community that cares about each other. Volunteerism sets a record here. Education takes a high priority. Our natural resources, such as the lake, are an important point of beauty and attraction. The northeast metro is a friendly place to live and work. Remember to do your part every day by greeting people, whether you know them or not. Drive courteously, too. And thank you to local government for keeping our streets, our parks and sidewalks so neat and clean. I WAS SURPRISED by a recent statistic I heard. Two-thirds of all American homes have a pet. I don’t know the breakdown between dogs, cats, gerbils, frogs, etc. It is an interesting phenomenon how we connect with the animal kingdom. Kathy’s Uncle Bud had a cockatoo that he taught to say, “Get back – I’m an eagle,” not to mention the swear words he taught it. AT A RECENT funeral of a friend of ours, Orin Danson of Grand Rapids, Minn., a card of a daily model was handed out. It read: “What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. Let it be gain – not loss, good – not evil, success – not failure in order that I will not regret the price I have paid for it.” 1600 YEARS AGO, St. Augustine wrote: “Jesus was created by a mother whom he created. He was carried by hands that he formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, he the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute!” From all of us at Press Publications, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May I suggest that around your Christmas dining table you discuss with your family and friends who Jesus is. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. The Citizen is distributed bi-weekly and is mailed to homes and businesses in the cities of Hugo, Centerville and the eastern third of Lino Lakes. The Citizen shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Citizen’s P.O. Box 393 liability for other errors and omissions in connection with an adverHugo, MN 55038 www.ReadTheCitizen.com tisement is strictly limited to publication for the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.

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Happiness: Something you can give yourself

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appy holidays! Does that phrase bring you joy or wear you out? Maybe a little of both? Across religions and cultures in the United States, there are at least 14 holidays celebrated between November and January. Chances are that you, and nearly everyone else you know, are celebrating something – or at least feeling obligated to do so. just as Movers & weBut can choose which holidays Shakers we honor, we also Jerry Hromatka have the ability to make choices that will make our celebrations, and us, happier. Rachel Cain, director of Outpatient Mental Health at Northeast Youth & Family Services, says that we have more control over our happiness than we think. While genetics plays a strong role in our susceptibility to problems like depression and anxiety, our own personal outlook and diligence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle can have a great effect on our happiness. She adds research suggests that as little as 10 percent of our overall happiness is due to life circumstances. How we think about our lives is often a bigger factor in determining happiness than the actual circumstance. Here are a few suggestions of

things you can do to increase your chances of having a “happy holiday:” Invest more time in relationships with friends and family – According to a Harvard Study that has been tracking happiness for 80 years, making time for others is one of the most important things you can do to improve your quality of life year round. Lifelong cultivation of healthy relationships was determined to be a bigger factor in overall happiness than health, career advancement or financial success. Help others on a regular basis – While volunteering has been proven to increase happiness, doing something as small as opening the door for someone struggling with their holiday packages can brighten your day as well as theirs. Plus, it is easy, affordable and the opportunities are endless. Take care of your body – Diet and exercise really do help you stay happier. Even small changes like committing to a 10-minute walk at lunchtime, drinking more water and going to bed earlier can improve your outlook as well as your physical health. It also makes you less likely to binge on holiday treats. Take care of your mind – People who practice regular meditation or mindfulness exercises report a significant drop in stress and an increase in mental and physical health. Those who practice some form of spirituality, whether as part of an organized religion or not, also report

increased feelings of health and wellbeing. These practices are especially important at this time of year when the weather is cold and sunshine is scarce. Don’t beat yourself up – To be imperfect is to be human. Those who are able to identify and utilize their strengths instead of focusing on their weaknesses tend to be happier. If you have difficulty identifying strengths, ask a trusted friend or family member for their honest opinion. And finally, get lost – The ability to be fully immersed in whatever you’re doing and drown out everything else gives your brain a break. It also makes you more resilient when tough times, or holiday stress, arise. Listening to music, enjoying a craft, or even just going out to the movies are great opportunities to rest and reset. This holiday season, remember that happiness is not necessarily a “gift” that some people magically receive and others don’t. It is something you can give yourself at any time. Plus, it will always fit and never go out of style. And if you are having trouble finding happiness, please remember to lean on your friends, loved ones and even mental health professionals so you can truly have a happier holiday this year. Happy holidays from the staff of Northeast Youth & Family Services. Jerry Hromatka is President & CEO of Northeast Youth & Family Services.

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Looking forward to a busy January

ith Winter Break just around the corner, we look forward to wrapping up loose ends before students, families and staff members take time to rejuvenate mid-year. That being said, we also look forward to the start of 2019 — and all of the excitement that comes with a busy January. One of our most exciting plans for the new year is welcoming next year’s students into our schools with “Welcome to White Bear” activities happening that first month of 2019. While parents are welcome to visit our schools at any time, there are several opportunities in January for parents to learn more about our schools. Tours and information sessions will be offered for families, and registration for the 2019-20 academic year will be accepted in January for all levels, including early childhood, elementary, middle school and high school. Middle School Parent Information Nights will be hosted at both Central and Sunrise Park Middle Schools on the evening of Jan. 3. During the week of Jan. 7-11, elementary families will be offered opportunities for daytime tours on Monday and Wednesday at all schools, while evening tours will be hosted Monday-Thursday at schools throughout the district. Parents to next year’s high school students may learn about course selection opportunities and registration for fall 2019 on the evenings of Jan. 9 and 10. Preschool registration will

open Jan. 15. Complete details about the registration events may be found on the district’s website, www.isd624.org. School Board meetings will be bustling during the start of 2019, as well. Facility Planning Committee members are on schedule to deliver a needs assessment to the Board at the Jan. 28 work study meeting. A trio of teams, focused on the areas of learning spaces, community and physical Movers & spaces conditions, has been Shakers meeting since October to assess the facility Wayne needs of the district. Parents, community Kazmierczak members, staff members and students have been engaged in this important process. Next steps will include additional community involvement, with input being collected from the community at large. We hope community members will stay tuned for additional opportunities to provide feedback. Also, on the January work study meeting agenda will be a conversation between each building principal and their School Board member liaison. A priority discussion item this year will be an update on the building-level strategic planning processes that began at each of our school sites this fall, which replicates the district-wide process facil-

itated during the 2017-18 academic year. While liaisons have been keep abreast of the process throughout the year, this mid-year check-in will allow Board members to get an update and opportunity to ask questions before reporting out to other Board member colleagues. Our Student Support Services team and community partners will continue the Monthly Staff and Community Mental Well-Being Series, with the fourth session taking place on Jan. 15. The session, entitled “Using Mindfulness to Increase Well-Being and Effectiveness in the Classroom and at Home,” will look at the core components of mindfulness and explore some simple mindfulness activities that can be used to build the muscle of “staying present,” leading to greater well-being and more satisfying relationships at work and at home. Through partnership with the White Bear Lake Police Department, the district will also co-sponsor an event on Jan. 14 that is structured to help adults recognize unfamiliar hazards that are often in plain site. “The Top Secret Project: Decoding the Mysteries of the Teen Domain” will offer guardians an interactive display, a presentation, and a discussion with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation staff members. Informal conversation is also on the calendar in January, with the next “Coffee with Dr. K” scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Caribou Coffee in Downtown White Bear Lake. Community members are invited to

stop by and chat over a cup of coffee. I’ll be there with no set agenda, so please feel free to order a coffee from the barista and find me in the meeting room to join the conversation! Though not limited to the month of January, the district’s Senior Activities Pass program will continue to go strong as winter activities are in full swing. Residents of the White Bear Lake Area School District who are age 65 and older are eligible to receive the pass, which offers free admittance to a variety of activities — home athletic contests, concerts and theater productions to name a few. Those who are interested in applying for a pass may call my office at 651-407-7563 or stop by District Center (4855 Bloom Avenue in White Bear Lake) to request a free pass. Additional information about all of these January opportunities, and others, are available on the district’s website at www.isd624.org. We will also continue to share out announcements of these and other events in our bi-weekly Community e-Newsletter and on our district’s social media accounts. Please subscribe to the e-newsletter, or “like” and “follow” us on Facebook and Twitter, to have updates like these delivered to you where you look for your news. We look forward to a terrific end of 2018, and an even better start to 2019! Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak is superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools.

CHRISTMAS DEVOTION Christmas presents are exciting. We have the uncertain joy of unwrapping a gift and the thrill of watching a person’s face as they open a gift from us. There are many ways to wrap a present, but the goal is what is inside. The wrapping is nice, but the real present is what is under the wrapping. At Christmas time, we have a lot of “wrapping.” We wrap the season with cookies, ugly sweaters, gift-giving and trips to see family. All of these things are nice and good, but the real gift of Christmas is Jesus. Underneath all the shiny wrapping we add to the Pastor Tim Heinecke season is what gives it all meaning: God’s love for us. God loves every single one of us so much that He became one of us, entered our world and went to the cross for us. Jesus’ love is the perfect present to unwrap and share with those we love! If you are looking for a church home to celebrate with this Christmas, we invite you to join us! On Christmas Eve, we have a 7 p.m. candlelight service. We will also have a separate Christmas morning service at 9 a.m. Blessings, Pastor Tim Heinecke New Life Church-Lutheran, Hugo

COMMUNITY BRIEF Wanted: Rice Creek Watershed managers The Washington County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Applicants must reside within the watershed district, which includes Birchwood, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake and Willernie. Applications are available by calling the county Office of Administration at 651-430-6015 or online at www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=300. Applications must be received by Feb. 12, 2019.

BUSINESS BRIEF JL Schwieters nominated for 2019 BOLD Awards Nimble Impressions, a Minnesota-based marketing agency, nominated JL Schwieters for the 2019 BOLD Awards. Hosted by ACG Minnesota, the seventh annual award event, to be held in Minneapolis Feb. 26, will showcase leaders in corporate growth, leadership and imagination. The BOLD Awards honor the best of Minnesota companies, financiers, entrepreneurs and organizations that demonstrate BOLD growth. Through its 145,000-square-foot expansion, JL Schwieters, located in Hugo’s Bald Eagle Industrial Park, is the fi rst Minnesota company to offer labor, lumber and all building components under one roof. The expansion will allow JL Schwieters to employee an additional 100-200 employees around the Hugo/White Bear Lake area. This year, the business has won the White Bear Lake Area Business of the Year, and has placed twice in the top three of Finance and Commerce Readers Rankings. JL Schwieters is also known to support the community by donating building materials to construction classes at surrounding schools and sponsoring community fi rework displays.

Depot Church’s inaugural Christmas Eve service to feature live animals The recently launched Depot Church of Hugo will feature live outdoor nativity animals at its inaugural Christmas Eve worship service at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, at Oneka Elementary School. All are invited to the worship service featuring traditional and contemporary Christmas hymns and to visit with the animals before and after worship. In addition, the Depot Church will host a more contemplative service for those experiencing sadness at this time of year at its regularly scheduled 5:15 p.m. Sunday worship on Dec. 23. “We recognize this is a difficult time of year for those who have lost a loved one, and our Sunday service will focus on the comfort in the journey to the manger,” stated Brian Norsman, pastor of The Depot Church, a community of St. Andrew’s. “We have an artist who will be painting a scene from Luke, and our worship and music director has some great pieces picked out to provide time for reflection.”

As for the fi rst Christmas service and nativity animals, Norsman said, “There’s no question that this Christmas Eve worship is extra special for all of us who have been worshiping together over the past few months,” said Norsman. “In addition to being a great time of joy, it is the realization of a community that is

coming together.” The Depot Church, a Community of St. Andrew’s, began weekly worship services in September of 2018 at Oneka Elementary School. For more information about The Depot Church, visit www. thedepotchurch.org. From press release

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

NATURE PLAY: HOO GIVES A HOOT

When: 12:45 p.m., Dec. 20 and Jan. 3 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 barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids 2-5 with an adult can learn about owls and other critters that stay in Minnesota for the winter. $3/ person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com

AMERICAN LEGION SPAGHETTI DINNER When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: All you can eat spaghetti, salad & rolls. $8/adults, $4/ children. Contact: 651-255-1432

WINTER SOLSTICE CAMPFIRE 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

POST 620 NEW YEAR’S BREAKFAST When: Jan. 1 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N Details: Ring in 2019 with the Legion Riders’ pancake breakfast. Proceeds fund scholarships and local charities. Contact: 651-255-1432

SNOW STORYTIME AND POP UP LIBRARY When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14 Where: Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Details: Read snowy books, sing snow songs, do a snow activity and a snow craft; check out books at the mini pop-up library. Contact: 651-275-7308 or washcolib.org

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SNOW DAY When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Community event for all ages to partake in a variety of activities, including snowshoeing, ice fishing, kick sledding, crosscountry skiing, winter crafts, live animal displays and more. Free and open to the public. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When: Weekends, MidNov.-December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater LUNCH WITH A Details: Month-long NATURALIST holiday celebration with When: 11:30 a.m.-1 events and shopping p.m. Wednesday, Jan, 16 specials at various Where: Wargo Nature businesses throughout Center, 7701 Main St., Stillwater. Strolling Lino Lakes carolers, Victorian Details: Seniors 50+ Wagonette rides, and can bring a lunch and Biercycle caroling tours; join a naturalist for strolling Santa both Sat. monthly presentations and Sun. See website for that include local opportunities to have natural history breakfast or lunch with information and possibly Santa a various local a relaxing stroll on the restaurants. trail. Registration not Contact: mainstreet required. stillwateriba.com Contact: 763-324-3350; SENIOR DANCE anokacountyparks.com When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, WINTER ECOLOGY Dec. 21 WALK Where: Forest Lake When: 10-11:30 a.m. American Legion, 355 W. Saturday, Jan. 19 Broadway Where: Wargo Nature Details: Enjoy mature Center, 7701 Main St., music and dancing. Lino Lakes Held the 3rd Friday of Details: Join a every month. $6/person naturalist for a relaxedincludes lunch. Cash bar. pace hike to learn about Public welcome. the many adaptations Contact: 651-464-2600 that help organisms cope with the cold. $5/person; JO BOW CAMP When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, registration required. Dec. 21 Contact: 763-324-3350

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Winter Recreation Sampler WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 WHERE: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes DETAILS: People of all ages can sample a variety of recreational activities, including kick sledding,

Where: Inspiration Performing Arts Center, 758 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Kids ages 5-10 can wear their biggest bow and enjoy a night of dancing, games and a craft. $20. Contact: 651-214-8713 or inspiration-dance.com

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

snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and fat tire bikes. All ages. $7/adult; $5/child. Registration required.

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Christmas past (Bach), present (Schubert) and future (Brahms). Tickets $20; all ages. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

GREAT UGLY SWEATER PARTY When: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 Second Street N., Stillwater Details: Live music by Junk FM, drink specials and ugly sweater contest. Cover charge free before 9 p.m. $5 after. Contact: one23events. com

ST. STEPHEN’S LIVING NATIVITY When: Dec. 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

BEACON HILL JAZZ ENSEMBLE When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: “A Stillwater Christmas” performance will feature vocalist Suzi Mueller, Phil Kadidlo

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p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 Where: White Bear Lake District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave., Door E, Room 201 Details: Free, interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies and hope for recovery. Contact:: 651-645-2948 or namimn.org

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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

on keys, Greg Keel on the sax, Greg Stinson on bass and Norman Nathan on drums. Tickets $20 online or $25 at the door. Contact: stillwater zephyrtheatre.org

PENGUIN CRAFT When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Kids can make a paper collage while learning about penguins and perspective. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

traditional hymns and carols performed by Billy on his acousticguitar, three-part harmony vocals, bagpipes, Celtic whistles, violin, piano and percussion.

CONTACT: simplegifts music.net

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Award winning pianist and composer will be joined by Violinist Luosha Fang and Cellist Clancy Newman for a night of new works and standard classical repertoire. Tickets $25. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

TABLE TOP GAMING EVENT

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Meet new people while learning ‘READING IS MAGIC’ When: 10:30 a.m. a new game, or play old favorites. Play “Settlers Friday, Dec. 28 Where: White Bear of Catan,” “Magic: the Gathering” and more! Lake Library, 2150 2nd Games Master Bill will St. Details: Join Magician be on-hand to help. Contact: 651-724-6007 Norm Barnhart for an or rclreads.org exciting morning of comedy and magic. Free; no registration required. NEW YEAR’S QUIET Contact: 651-724-6007 When: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 or rclreads.org Where: Christos GUIDED WINTER WALK Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly When: 2 p.m. Friday, Drive, Lino Lakes Dec. 28 Where: Pine Point Details: Evening led by Dr. Jeannette Bakke Park, 11900 Norell Ave. includes Scripture, N., Stillwater contemplative singing, Details: Walk or snowshoe the trails. Free prayer and quiet reflection. with park permit. Contact: 651-653-8207 Contact: 651-430-8370 or christoscenter.org or co.washington.mn.us

MICHAEL DJUPSTROM When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY When: 5-8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 31 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N. Details: Ring in 2019 with a variety of family fun activities including face painting, inflatable’s, crazy hair, photo booth, bingo and more. Balloon drop at 7:45 p.m. Waterpark and playground open; concessions available. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 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. Brick Oven Pizza bus and empanadas. Contact: facebook. com/forksinthedirt

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largest Mite Festivals in the Midwest showcasing 60 local teams. Benefit for youth hockey programs. Contact: 651-231-3111 or sticksinstillwater.com

WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Free ice cream hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Chili and coffee available for a nominal fee. Contact: wchsmn.org

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOW TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Lake Details: Put on snow shoes and go offtrail with a naturalist guide. Follow animal tracks and discover hidden homes beneath the snow. $8.25/child, $4.25/adult, $7/person optional snowshoe rental. Contact: ramsey county.us

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A Duluth man, 28, was cited at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Festival Foods parking lot in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after revocation after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the Kwik Trip conducted a license plate reader check while the subject was pumping gas and scored a hit. Deputies had to wait for the driver to get behind the wheel and start driving before he could be designated as driving while revoked. Courtesy transport was provided to pick up the vehicle left on the scene. • A temporary heater was reported stolen overnight Nov. 18-19 from a new home under construction in the 5000 block of 130th Way N. • A resident in the 5000 block of 165th Street N. at 10:39 a.m. Nov. 19 reported receiving a Facebook message stating that he needed to send credit card information or else his personal and private information would be made public. The sender requested that the complainant meet him at Walmart. The complainant also noted that the Facebook page appeared to be coming from Anchorage, Alaska. Deputies advised the complainant to block the “friend” and never to respond to or accept unknown friend requests. • A River Falls, Wisconsin, man was arrested for violating a domestic abuse order for protection at 12:14 p.m. Nov. 19 by twice emailing a woman on Evergreen Drive N. when the OFP forbade that activity. The subject admitted to sending the emails, but didn’t realize it was a violation. • A bicycle reported found at 2:25 p.m. Nov. 19 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N., turned out not to be the same bicycle deputies actually found at the scene when they arrived. And as the different bicycle was too big to fit into the squad, deputies left it there. • A Maple Grove woman, 35, was summoned at 10:31 a.m. Nov. 20 to return to Hugo and pay for the gas she pumped and didn’t pay for from the SuperAmerica/Speedway station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • A resident in the 4000 block of Fable Hill Parkway N. at 11:57 a.m. Nov. 20 reported that a fake driver’s license and passport, both containing his personal information, were used at a Sprint store in Long Island, N.Y., to purchase four cell phones. • A suspicious camper and vehicle were reported for squatting in the New Life parking lot in the 6000 block of 148th Street N. at 12:27 a.m. Nov. 21 and were made to clear out. The owners of the vehicles advised deputies that they would be moving to a different church to stay. Deputies supervised their leaving and cleared the scene. • An unidentified motorist was arrested at 1:19 a.m. Nov. 21 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for third-degree DWI and failure to provide proof of insurance after deputies on stationary patrol observed the eastbound vehicle traveling down the center of Frenchman Road at Oneka Parkway. After straddling the lane line, the motorist made a wide turn onto northbound Forest Blvd. N. while jerking the vehicle about. The vehicle continued to swerve within the lane and crossed the lane lines several times. When deputies made contact with the driver, they noticed a strong alcohol odor coming from the vehicle and noted his bloodshot, watery eyes. The subject, who admitted to drinking, tested 0.22. Dan’s Towing was summoned to take the vehicle away. • A May Township woman, 51, was cited at 6:40 p.m. Nov. 21 in the 8000 block of 170th Street N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone after deputies clocked her at 72 mph. The driver stated she was daydreaming while on the way to get her hair done. • Residents in the 13000 block of Europa Trail Way N. at 3:10 a.m. Nov. 23 were reported for having a verbal argument over why dinner was so late. One of the subjects told deputies the next-door neighbor always calls the police on them every time they get into an argument because the walls are so thin. Deputies advised the combatant who was still awake to sleep on the couch for the rest of the night to let the situation cool down. • A resident in the 4000 block of Education Drive N. at 9:41 a.m. Nov. 23 reported that $1,800 and two gift cards had been taken from a safe in the residence within the past three weeks. The complainant implied that the thief might be known, as the safe was not forced and only two people knew the combination.

• A local youth was issued a juvenile citation at 11:48 a.m. Nov. 23 in the 6000 block of 137th Street N. for speeding 54 mph in a 35 mph zone after westbound deputies clocked him on radar and noticed his speed drop so precipitously when passing deputies that the front end of the vehicle dipped down. The driver said he didn’t know how fast he was going, but that he was trying to pass another car. However, deputies had noticed no other vehicles traveling eastbound at the same time as the youth. The subject already has three speeding tickets from 2018 alone. After the youth spun his tires leaving the traffic stop, deputies described the driver’s attitude as very poor. • A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 3:51 a.m. Nov. 24 reported his stepson for slapping the complainant’s phone out of his hand while he was recording the stepson’s behavior. The complainant also said he suspected the stepson for breaking the brake light on his taxicab. The stepson said the complainant was only upset because there was popcorn all over the floor of their mobile home. After a long discussion with deputies, all parties came to a resolution. • An electrical hazard reported at 9:17 p.m. Nov. 24 in the 12000 block of Ingersoll Avenue N. had turned into a fi re by the time deputies arrived on the scene. However, they were no longer needed as Xcel Energy was on en route to assist. • A St. Paul man, 24, was arrested at 11:52 p.m. Nov. 24 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for fourth-degree DWI and carrying a pistol while intoxicated, after he was pulled over for crossing the fog line and centerlines multiple times. When deputies pointed out the subject’s bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and alcohol breath, he admitted to drinking at a bar. Deputies tested the motorist at 0.16 and were watching him retrieve his wallet when they noticed the loaded handgun in the driver’s door. A permit to carry was in the subject’s possession, but the gun belonged to a friend, he said. • A resident in the 5000 block of Evergreen Drive N. was arrested at 2:21 p.m. Nov. 25 for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic assault after she got out of control and tried to stab her male housemate with a carving knife and threatened to harm herself. The complainant sustained visible marks to his neck from being scratched by the carving knife. • A Hugo man, 29, was issued a written warning at 5:29 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Lino Lakes McDonald’s for driving after revocation due to expired registration, nonfunctioning equipment on his vehicle and tabs that expired in July, after deputies on routine patrol on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Emcrest Avenue N. noticed a missing headlight and eventually pulled the motorist over. While he was waiting for his ride, the subject said he was not aware he was revoked and that he just hadn’t had time to get the registration updated. He was also verbally warned for failure to provide proof of insurance and failure to update his address on his driver’s license. • Residents in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N. at 11:03 p.m. Nov. 25 reported two credit cards stolen from their bedside nightstand after their stepdaughter let friends stay overnight and sleep in the couple’s bed while they were on vacation in Florida. The complainants also noticed that two laptops kept in their bedroom closet had gone missing. The complainants were alerted to the sleepover by a neighbor prior to checking their bedroom. The stepdaughter admitted to having a few girlfriends over at the house on a Saturday night but would not give out any of their names. • A Hugo man, 55, was mailed a citation for driving after revocation after Washington County Sheriff’s deputies northbound on Oneka Parkway N. at Frenchman Road at 7:39 a.m. Nov. 26 spotted the familiar subject behind the wheel as they passed. The motorist told deputies to cut him a break because he needed to go to court. Deputies allowed the motorist to park his vehicle in the Festival Foods parking lot and find a ride. Deputies had to leave the traffic stop quickly, as they were dispatched to a high-priority medical call. After clearing the medical, deputies returned to Festival Foods to check on the subject’s car and found it gone. • A Circle Pines woman, 30, was issued a written warning for expired tabs at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26 on 120th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. • A resident in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N. at 11:29 p.m. Nov. 26 reported receiving

information from her daughter that a boy she knew from Roseville High School stole a laptop and other items from her house. The complainant also reported that one of her credit cards was attempted at the Bloomington Walmart to buy Uggs, Zoomies and a beauty bar. • An Oakdale woman, 46, was reported at 6:40 a.m. Nov. 27 for driving away from a $10.36 gas tab at the SuperAmerica station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. The subject told deputies that it was likely her daughter, 18, who drove away without paying and that the matter would be taken care of at once. • A Hugo man, 68, was reported at 6:43 a.m. Nov. 27 for driving away from a $10.01 gas tab at the SuperAmerica station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. The subject told deputies he thought he had paid by credit card but would settle up with the gas station that day. • A resident in the 4000 block of Evergreen Drive N. at 11:20 a.m. Nov. 27 reported that a River Falls, Wiconsin, man is suspected of opening an AT&T account in her name by using her Social Security number without her permission, after she recently learned of the existence of the phones to which she had no access. The account had been opened by phone in December 2016. • A White Bear Lake man, 62, was arrested at 7:31 p.m. Nov. 27 in the 13000 block of Forest Blvd. N. on suspicion of DWI, driving after revocation and failing to stop at the stop sign at 137th Street N. after being pulled over for the latter by northbound approaching deputies. On contact with the motorist, deputies added observations of bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and odor of alcohol to their earlier observation of his driving over the fog line. The driver admitted to drinking one beer with a friend at the American Legion prior to the traffic stop. The driver refused to perform any of the field sobriety tests and was transported to jail. While at jail, he continued to refuse to take any tests on the advice of his attorney. • A Hugo man, 22, was arrested at 9:44 a.m. Nov. 28 in the 7000 block of westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for driving after revocation and speeding 60 mph in a 45 mph zone by eastbound deputies who observed him speeding, then braking heavily as their vehicles passed. The motorist then turned suddenly into a random driveway on the north side of the road. The motorist said he turned into the driveway because he didn’t have a valid driver’s license. A computer check showed the subject as having a revoked license and a history of failing to appear in court or pay fi nes. The motorist asked the owner of the driveway if he could leave his vehicle there, and the property owner agreed. • A resident in the 10000 block of 152nd Street N. at 1:42 p.m. Nov. 28 reported attempted fraud on his Wells Fargo credit card account for a television purchased online and sent to his home. The complainant later received a forwarding label to an address in New York. • A woman evicted from a residence in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 3:25 p.m. Nov. 28 reported returning to her evicted residence to retrieve her belongings and finding several items missing. She said she didn’t want deputies to speak to the person she suspects of taking her items because he would just deny it all. • A dog being walked at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 29 in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way was reported bitten by another dog. The mother of the aggressor dog’s owner said the roommate had taken the dog out for a walk without permission. • A Pine City woman, 21, and a White Bear Lake man, 31, were cited for misdemeanor theft at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 29 after being caught stealing packages from a doorstep in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. The complainant witnessed the vehicle driving away from his residence and also noticed that a package containing magnetic spice jars and batteries was missing. Deputies passed the vehicle matching the complainant’s description on 147th Street N. and Generation Avenue N. The occupants of the vehicle denied taking anything but gave deputies permission to search. The previously described items, valued at $100, were found in the vehicle. Not that further evidence was needed, a passenger in the vehicle was wearing a shoe that perfectly matched a shoeprint that deputies found in the snow on the front step of the residence and photographed. Continued on next page.

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Lino Lakes man in critical condition after pedestrian accident A Lino Lakes man is listed in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of University Avenue and 40th Avenue NE in Columbia Heights just before 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.15. Early investigation indicates the pedestrian was standing in the center median of University Avenue and stepped off the median into traffic when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The 21-year-old driver from Chaska is cooperating with law enforcement. The pedestrian is identified as Erik Ray Johnstone, 48, of Lino Lakes. Johnstone remains in critical condition at North Memorial Medical Center. The accident is under investigation by the Columbia Heights Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol and the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. Shannon Granholm

The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Dec. 1 regarding an assault in progress. Neither party wanted to press charges and both parties parted ways. There were no injuries. • Officers were dispatched to the 0 block of Pine Drive N in Circle Pines Dec. 1 on report of a terroristic threat. Officers attempted to contact the suspect. • A public works employee reported an intoxicated male in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Dec. 2. The male was transported to the hospital to be treated for facial injuries.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road Dec. 4 for a delayed report of mail theft. The report was forwarded to investigations. The case is open pending suspect identification. • Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Nov. 28 for a report of a stolen vehicle. There are no suspects, and the case is open. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 67-block of Beaver Pond Way in Circle Pines. It was determined that several mailboxes were opened and gone through in the area overnight. • An adult male was warned for disorderly conduct in the 7200 block of Centerville Road Nov. 30.

• A male from the 8800 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington reported his vehicle tire was slashed by an acquaintance. A male suspect will be charged for misdemeanor criminal damage to property.

• A burglary of a garage occurred in the 8900 block of North Highway Drive in Circle Pines Nov. 30. There are no suspects.

LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer received a call of a suspicious person in the 6000 block of Oakwood Lane Nov. 27. The officer arrived and was unable to locate the party. The officer later determined the suspicious person was from the Anoka County Assessor’s Office. • Officers responded to a fi re in the laundry room of a school in the 300 block of Elm Street Nov. 27. The fi re was put out before police and the fi re department arrived on scene. The fi re department ventilated the school and there were no injuries. • Officers responded to a call of a personal injury accident in the 500 block of I-35W Nov. 28. Upon arrival, it was found the driver was not injured, but there was substantial damage to the vehicle. The State Patrol handled the crash report. • An officer responded to a radio call of a hit-andrun property damage accident in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Nov. 28. The officer responded and observed moderate damage to the vehicle in the parking lot. Follow-up will be conducted to gather suspect information. • Officers were dispatched to respond to a delayed criminal sexual conduct complaint that occurred in the city Nov. 28. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a radio call of a detached garage fi re in the 6200 block of Red Maple Lane Nov. 28. Officers responded along with the fi re division and neighboring fi re departments. Officers found the fi re was in a chicken coop next to a detached garage and the fi re was extinguished before the fi re spread to the garage.

• Officers responded to a report of a brother/sister physical domestic in the city Nov. 28. The victim, who had been assaulted, was evaluated by ambulance staff but declined to be transported. The suspect had left the scene but was later located, arrested and transported to jail. • An officer received a call of found mail from the 6400 block of Sherman Lake Road Nov. 29. The officer determined all of the mail was from Centerville, so it was turned over to the Centennial Lakes Police Department. • An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 6700 block of Clearwater Creek Drive Nov. 29. The officer learned an unknown person(s) had cut several strings of lights in the complainant’s backyard. The case is under investigation. • An officer responded to a call of a theft of mail from a mailbox in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive Nov. 29. The incident is under investigation. • An officer responded to a delayed assault report that had occurred on a school bus between several middle school and high school students Nov. 29. The incident is under investigation. • An officer responded to an accident in the 2100 block of Main Street Nov. 29. The accident involved a semitruck and passenger car. No one was injured. Due to extensive damage, the passenger car had to be towed from the scene. • An officer received a phone call from a resident in the 100 block of White Pine Road Nov. 30. The resident reported someone had knocked on their door overnight around 3:30 a.m. The caller said there was nobody at the door, but they did see footprints

HUGO POLICE REPORTS, CONT. • Residents in the 15000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 30 reported receiving a letter addressed to one of them from an accounting fi rm in Ontario, Canada. The letter indicated that a relative without a will had died, and the complainant was the only beneficiary. The fi rm said it was reaching out to fi nd family members to claim the life insurance fi xed deposit of $6.2 million. The complainant advised deputies they did not have any family members by the name listed in the letter. No personal information or money was given out. • A resident in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. at 10:14 a.m. Dec. 1 reported that his son, who has autism, works at a local bank and had been persuaded to lend his boss cash amounting to $4,000 and $1,500. Both transactions took place in the bank parking lot without any form of receipt or paperwork exchanged. The complainant said he was concerned his son’s boss used her position of authority to take advantage of his vulnerability to scam him. • A former resident moving out of the 5000 block of 170th Street N. at 2:46 p.m. Dec. 1 reported the person helping her to move of stealing her

in the snow. The caller said nothing appeared to be disturbed and they were asked to call immediately if this happened again. • An officer took a report of theft from a vehicle which had been parked in the driveway of a residence in the 800 block of Orange Street overnight Nov. 30. Loose change was stolen. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to an assisted living facility in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway on a request to check the welfare of an elderly female resident who reported Nov. 30 there were people living in her walls. The female appeared to be in good health and was being cared for by staff. • Officers responded to a report of a snowmobile driving recklessly in a residential area near 100 Woodridge Lane Dec. 2. Officers spoke to the driver of the snowmobile and informed him of city ordinances.

Do you have something to celebrate? collector quarters and two Kirby Puckett bobbleheads. The complainant said the suspect paid her some money but didn’t know what it was for. Deputies will follow up when the complainant provides additional information. • A bicycle that had been sitting by garages in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for approximately one week was reported found at 4:34 p.m. Dec. 1. Deputies could find no record of the bike having been stolen. • An unidentified man was transported to St. John’s Hospital at 12:58 p.m. Dec. 2 after his vehicle was found in a ditch near the intersection of 180th Street N. and Inwood Avenue N. with him unresponsive inside. When the Hugo Fire Department arrived on the scene, they found the car in gear and running. EMS personnel detected the odor of alcohol while speaking with the motorist, who admitted to drinking earlier in the day. An open bottle of Phillips alcohol was recovered from the floor on the front passenger side. A search warrant was obtained for a blood draw at the hospital after the subject refused to undergo testing at the scene. Loretta Harding

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BreadX Talks feed body and soul BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

A short inspirational message is followed by a light supper and musings on the speaker's words at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church every other month. The church started the BreadX Talks earlier this year as a spin-off of TEDx Talks, a short inspirational message method used across the nation, said Lori McBride, missions and faith development minister. The difference is that the messages are faith-based and the talk is followed by a free meal, usually including bread made in the church's well-known outdoor oven. The church built the oven in 2010 and hosts community events and bakes bread to raise money for the hungry. Its bakers raised $4,600 last year for several nonprofits. The speaker Dec. 5 was Centerville resident and 30-year church member Glenn Oliphant, who leads the church's bread oven ministry. He shared several life experiences where he felt God touched him. In 1990, he lost his job on Christmas Eve and had a hard time finding another. His cousin sent him a book on prayer, but he avoided reading it. Six weeks later, when he was still looking for a job, his cousin called and encouraged him to read it. He started reading the book and after he prayed for work, he was interviewed and hired for a sales job two days later. When his cousin called again, he let him know what happened and his cousin encouraged him to fi nish the book. Soon after he read a section on praying for safety for various vocations, including safety on the road for traveling sales personnel, which was his job. One morning, he prayed for safety as he left home. He was traveling along I-694 near Lexington Avenue. “All of a

sudden, I saw this railroad tie coming straight for my car,” he said. It hit his car, which headed straight for a concrete bridge. Somehow, he made it to the ditch instead of into the bridge. “I got out of the car and stood there and fell on my knees. I said, 'God you saved my life,'” he remembered. “A few days later I came to church and talked to the pastor and told him what happened to me. And he told me, 'Glen, there are things that God wants you to do.” Oliphant had two other neardeath experiences earlier in his life — one in the icy waters of a Minnesota lake and one during a torpedo attack on a ship while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. After he saw how God had been protecting him throughout his life, Oliphant became a volunteer to travel with the church's youth group to perform service projects in the Appalachian Mountains. On one trip, he saw God save himself and two children from death. He was working up on a roof with two youth when he noticed power lines rubbing against the roof. They were using an aluminum ladder. He warned the youth and they all got to safety. He later learned if he hadn't seen the power lines for 15 more minutes, they would have been electrocuted. North Oaks resident Faith Ralstone came to hear Oliphant speak. She was the speaker at the last BreadX and spoke on finding purpose at any age. She encouraged attendees to get active and involved even if they aren't sure what they want to do. “Don't wait for purpose to find you — you can find it,” she noted. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend BreadX. “We want it to be more of a community event,” said Associate Pastor John McBride. The next BreadX event will be in February.

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BreadX speaker Glenn Oliphant, left, speaks with White Bear Lake United Methodist Church Associate Pastor John McBride. Oliphant leads the church’s bread oven ministry, which raised $4,600 last year for nonprofits that assist the hungry, including the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf.

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Lone voice of dissent retires from Centerville Council agencies and searched the internet. Steve was notable for taking a stand and not backing down, even if he stood CENTERVILLE — Not every reall by himself, Donna said. “That’s one tiring council member brings his of the hardest things to do.” campaign manager along to enjoy the Councilman King worked at length kudos, handshakes and fanfare of his to get the noise toned down during the last meeting. city’s annual Fête des Lacs celebraSteve King, now council member tion, and his motto was “Compromise emeritus for the Centerville City is not an option,” she said. Council, was bolstered by his wife Council members were unanimous Donna’s encouraging words as he left in joining Donna in noting that one the council, just as he was when he of her husband’s biggest concerns joined it back in 2011. has been debt, whether it’s the city’s Donna, who hinted she might not or the country’s. Grant money is not actually be retiring from her career as free money, it is taxpayer money for campaign manager, got the festivities things you don’t really need, he’d said rolling at the Dec. 12 council meeting time and time again. For this reason, by summarizing her husband’s eightthe councilman always voted against year career in city government. She accepting grant money. also revealed one or two things most Another of Councilman King’s main people didn’t know. concerns has always been the individFor example, it was she who made ual rights of people. “Just leave people her husband a write-in candidate for alone,” he would say. mayor in the past few elections. King championed such causes as She also made known a few things groundwater rights; maintaining everyone who worked with her husindependence from over-regulation band already knew. He did his homeby regional, state and federal governwork and had a strong work ethic, she ments; and issues affecting low-insaid. He read the packets thoroughly, come households throughout the city. talked to people, phoned government During his tenure on council, he BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Retiring City Councilman Steve King was recognized at the Dec. 12 meeting by Mayor Jeff Paar. King served in city government for eight years.

served as a liaison to the Parks & Recreation Committee, Centennial Fire District Fire Steering Committee and North Metro Telecommunications Commission. King said he ran for council eight years ago because “I was mad about something going on and Donna finally told me to shut up or run for council — plus a few other words in there.” “You ran against me and beat me,” Councilman Matt Montain told King.

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“That’s because you didn’t have a campaign manager,” Donna said. King said he learned a tremendous amount about how council works and thanked the citizens who voted for him and those who didn’t. “Maybe if I get mad again, I’ll run again in two years,” he said. As council unanimously recognized King for his years of dedicated service to the city, Donna thanked council for saying the Pledge of Allegiance before the meeting. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings was King’s idea, Paar told the assembly. “Actually, it was her idea,” King said of his campaign manager. “We’ll continue that tradition,” Paar told King. “With your help, the city is in a better place than it was eight years ago.” And from that point, the meeting proceeded as usual, and the other members of council hung back to let King make all the motions. As a nod to King’s history of being the lone vote of opposition, the agenda’s list of consent items was approved by a vote of 4-1 (King opposed).

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City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

HUGO CITY CALENDAR Dec. 20: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 7: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

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CITY OF HUGO CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Hugo City Hall, to consider an ordinance to adopt certain rules by reference of the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding Stormwater Management (Rule C), Erosion and Sediment Control (Rule D), Floodplain Alteration (Rule E), and Wetland Alteration (Rule F). Anyone wishing to comment will be heard at this time. Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Published one time in The Citizen on December 20, 2018.

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HUGO — The Hugo City Council conducted the following business at its Dec. 3 meeting: • Approved 2019 budget and final tax levy. Finance Director Ron Otkin presented a budget/ levy powerpoint prior to the vote, noting the final tax levy is $24,700 less than the preliminary levy of $7,083,393 adopted in September. Also adopted was the $6.2 million budget for 2019. On the revenue side, property taxes account for $5.4 million of the budget, or 87 percent. Among bigger ticket items on the expenditures side are $1.1 million for law enforcement and $1.5 million for streets and roadways. An additional $200,000 was added in the budget as a “flat tax rate stabilizer.” Otkin believes the best time to plan for economic downtown is when the economy is “chugging along.” He calls it contingency budgeting. Staff feels the final budget accurately reflects the true cost of operations and meets goals put forth by the City Council concerning spending and taxation levels, Otkin said. Hugo prides itself on a low tax rate compared to the statewide average, but there is a penalty.

The city is one of 93 in the state that receive zero local government aid. Even the town of Funkley, population 5, gets $198, Otkin said. “That is $198 more than the city of Hugo gets because our tax rate is too low.” Otkin joked that he’d like to go to Funkley someday. It’s located between Bemidji and Canada. Other interesting stats from his presentation: • Median market value of a home in Hugo is $262,700, an increase of 3.6 percent over last year. • Debt per capita is $259 compared to $1,727 statewide. • The city will be buying a $1 million aerial fi re truck in 2021. That equipment purchase will be financed through the tax levy. • Health insurance premiums for city employees total $320,600 in 2019; a $56,500 increase. “The Affordable Care Act isn’t affordable,” Otkin said. • The budget contains funding for a full-time planner, plus a 3 percent cost of living increase for the city’s 26 regular full-time positions. Wages are competitive compared to the metro average for cities of similar size. The budget satisfies funding priorities set by council, Otkin said, by funding the capital improvement program, buying down bonded debt and keeping

urban tax rate the same. Several council members commented on Hugo’s flat tax rate. Becky Petryk noted that the city’s auditor indicated Hugo weathered the great recession better than most cities. Chuck Haas said, “The city has some of the lowest debt and lowest tax rates around.” Under the consent agenda, council: • Approved an automatic mutual aid agreement between Forest Lake and Hugo fire departments. That means a department will automatically dispatch assistance to a fi re without fi rst receiving a request for assistance. • Approved 2019 salary and reimbursement levels. As noted earlier, a 3 percent cost of living increase was included in the 2019 budget. The overall dollar increase equals $72,605. Two full-time positions are vacant. • Approved wetland replacement for Fast Sun, LLC for solar farm on 165th Street. The project involves constructing a 1 megawatt solar facility on the Gregoire parcel. The solar array will be located on 19.8 acres of the parcel. Debra Neutkens

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Dec. 12 meeting: • Received two street signs from Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Minnesota Cdr. Chuck Jones for pledging to become a Purple Heart City. In reading the proclamation, Mayor Jeff Paar expressed the LORETTA HARDING | SUBMITTED city’s admiration Mayor Jeff Paar displays one of and gratitude to all two Purple Heart signs presentthe men and women ed to the city at the Dec. 12 City who have selflessly Council meeting. served our country, past and present. The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in current use, created as a badge of military merit by George Washington in 1782. The decoration is for the common soldier and is specific to the U.S. Armed Forces. The Purple Heart is given to men and women in uniform who were wounded or killed by the enemy while protecting freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. • Unanimously approved the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for submission to the Metropolitan Council, with changes approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Every 10 years, the Met Council requires municipalities in the metro area to update their comprehensive plans. The draft plan is available for viewing on the city’s website at www. centervillemn.com. • Authorized city staff to advertise for a permanent part-time receptionist. The position is budgeted for $16 per hour and for 24 hours per week on average. The city is looking to have the new recep-

tionist on board as soon as possible after the new year to be all set to go when the building permit season hits, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. • Approved the cost-of-living wage and salary adjustments and cafeteria plan increases of 2.5 percent for nonunion employees, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Employees in this category include the rink attendant, seasonal public works staff, parks and recreation secretary, custodians, an office assistant and the part-time finance director. The 2019 general fund budget and property tax levy adopted by council on Nov. 28 assumed the increase in wage levels would take place. • Renewed the contract with Kenneth A. Tolzmann SAMA for assessor services. Several years ago, the city elected to hire a private contractor to complete its annual property assessments. The assessor establishes a taxable value for properties in the city to be submitted to the county for property tax disbursement. Although the proposed contract represents an increase of around $2,100 in the fi rst year and no increases proposed for the second two years of the contract, Tolzmann’s rates are approximately 25 percent lower than the county’s rates. The cost for the city will be around $18,000 per year. • By a vote of 4-1 (Councilman Russ Koski opposed) approved a proposal to evaluate the City Hall/Fire Station HVAC/electrical systems to gain a better understanding of the scope of work needed to bring the city’s HVAC and electrical systems up to modern standards. Staff seeks a professional engineering review of these systems conducted by Stantec at a cost of $4,942 using money from the city’s capital equipment fund. • Approved the 2019 agreement for the residential recycling program. Every year the city enters into an agreement with Anoka County to receive SCORE funding from the state of Minnesota. The agreement addresses many facets, from reporting

to requirements, and is designed to help municipalities meet the recycling goals established by the county. This year, the city will receive $26,890 with an additional $1,378 for program improvement. • Renewed the tobacco license for CenterMart for 2019 and approved 2019 on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for SCAT Properties doing business as Wiseguys Pizza. • Approved the successful performance review for Public Works Technician Tedd Peterson, who has completed 19 years of service. • Approved the contract with the Bunker Park Stable for the Skate Night hay ride. The Parks & Recreation Committee holds two Skate Nights every year. Each year, one of those nights features horse-drawn sleigh rides around the park. Costs rose considerably over the past year from $775 to $1,050. There are a limited number of vendors providing this service, and the committee has been happy with their performance, Statz said. • Delegated Statz or his designee to pay certain regularly recurring claims during gaps between City Council meetings that are greater than two weeks to allow for the claims to be paid in a timely manner. The next gap will occur at the end of December for the holidays. Staff will present a list of claims paid under this authority to council at the next regularly scheduled meeting. • Extended the probation period for public works employee James Huisenga, who has performed satisfactorily during this period, but who has been unable to complete the commercial driver’s license (CDL) portion of his certification due to the length of the processing time involved to change his Nevada license into a Minnesota license. The probation period has been extended six months to July 2, 2019 or until he obtains a Minnesota CDL. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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Bear wrestlers take 2 of 3 in home quadrangular White Bear Lake wrestlers won two of three in a quad Friday at their annual Take Down Cancer Night. The Bears (2-2) clipped Irondale 43-25 and Cretin-Derham Hall 67-12 while losing to Little Falls 37-34 in which each team had seven wins. Bears winning all three matches were Charlie Yang (113), Josh Powell (126), Monte Collins (145), T.J. Turinske (170) and Pedro Acosta (285). Winning twice were Matt Sloan (182), Dysin Strate (152), Junior Vallejo (195) and Sam Adair (120). The Bears will host Alumni Night on Friday, Dec. 21 with a quad starting 4:30 p.m. against Sibley, Park and Elk River. Bruce Strand

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Luke Parzyck, White Bear Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stellar heavyweight wrestler, spent last week playing football instead. He was one of 90 seniors selected for the state all-star game held at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was cool meeting players from the whole state. But then we were just a team, like at White Bear Lake,â&#x20AC;? he said. They learned new offense in â&#x20AC;&#x153;about 20 minutesâ&#x20AC;? during the fi rst of three days of practice. Parzyck played left guard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he was a right guard for the Bears â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on the North squad that lost to the South 33-12. A two-time state qualifier in wrestling, currently ranked No. 7 in Class 3A, Parzyck said he intends to play one or the other in college, and appreciated the chance to be seen by football scouts one more time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love both sports,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I might have more of a football body.â&#x20AC;? The 46th annual Minnesota

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NEW SCHOOL: Land allows district flexibility

The following students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2018 fall semester: Minnesota State University: Alissa Garrison of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, finance; Brandon Hassel of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, mathematics; Stephanie Forster of Hugo, Masters in special education: learning disabilities; Ryan Leba of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, biology; Andrew Puleo of Hugo, Bachelor of Science Engineering, integrated engineering; Alyssa Van Klei, MAT, education.

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land purchase allows us flexibility as we move forward,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. “The community’s continued engagement as we figure out next steps is greatly appreciated and critical in the process.” The district is currently analyzing its facilities with a committee made up of community members. The committee began meeting this fall and is expected to bring a recommended facilities plan to the school board in 2019. The district is considering a bond referendum to pay for a new school in Hugo, according to board documents. It plans to reimburse the general fund for the land purchase if the bond referendum passes.

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White Bear Lake Area Schools plans to purchase the shaded land in Hugo for a new school. It has not commented on whether it is in negotiations with the owner of the parcel in between the two.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Residents of District 624 could see a large jump on the school portion of their property taxes. The White Bear Lake Area Schools Board certified an increase of about $5.3 million, or 14 percent, for 2018 property taxes payable in 2019, at a meeting Dec. 10. The increase was not caused by the renewal of the district’s operating levy last year. An increase in students contributed to about $1.1 million of the increase, reported Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for finance and operations. The district had 376 more pupils than it expected when it set the initial levy for this school year in 2017. The 2019 levy was thus adjusted. “In effect, we under-levied last year and so that has to get caught up this year,” Wald said. The district receives a certain dollar amount for each student from the regular and voter-approved levies. There was also some increase due to an increase in property values. Debt service increased by $4 million due to larger payments to pay off the district’s 2008 other post-employment benefits (OPEB) bonds, Wald said. The increased payoff was scheduled 10 years ago. It will be paid off in a couple years. “This accounts for 75 percent of the increase in our levy this year,” he noted. The bonds helped the district cover liability to pay for high-cost health insurance promised to retired employees in the past, a common contract negotiation tactic used before the ’90s, when health insurance was cheaper.

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The total levy is $43.9 million. The school board held a public hearing and approved the taxes at its meeting. Several residents expressed angst over their taxes during the public hearing. Several said their home value was increased significantly by their county and their total taxes went up by up to 20 percent. Residents expressed concern about the school district’s portion of the increase; one portion went up by up to 45 percent. “We’re not all dual income, we don’t all have great jobs,” said one resident. Ramsey County residents who disagree with their property valuation can call 651-266-2131. In other action the school board: • Approved the 2017-18 audit report completed by Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Co. PA (MMKR). Jim Eichten reported one finding in the child nutrition program. The district did not have proper internal controls to verify that its vendors

are not suspended or barred by the federal government from aid, he said. The district was in compliance, however. Eichten also said the district should improve its timeliness of bank reconciliation. It fell behind due to staff turnover, he noted. The district improved on the three areas where issues were reported last year, he noted, which were communication with private schools, Title I program eligibility and withholding affidavit processes. The financial position is stable, he added. The district received a Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. • Accepted 11 Brosious Grants totaling $24,000. • Accepted a $1,600 grant from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation for Raspberry Pi computers for the IT Career Pathways program. • Approved the 2019-20 calendar. School will begin Sept. 3-5 with a staggered start for middle and high school, then elementary schools and, finally, kindergarten.

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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network’s Burger Night sponsors were recognized by the Minnesota National Guard’s Deputy Adjutant General, Major General Neal Loidolt, at the Hugo City Council meeting Dec. 3. Burger Night sponsors included: Lake Area Bank, Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association, Oneka Ridge Golf Course/Arcand Family, Dan Gallatin, Xcel Energy, Hugo Lions and the Creekside Villas Homeowner’s Association. The Burger Night Sponsor of the Year is Mueller Memorial. Pictured, from left, are Jessica Stern, Mandy Stafford, Mary Thompson, Scott Mueller, Major General Neal Loidolt and Councilman Chuck Haas. Not pictured: Taelor Johnson.

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Update your bathroom by adding a walk-in shower without a door.

While you’re at it – add a new vanity, mirrors, safety bars, tub, and non-slip flooring and you’re all set!

For Expert Assistance With Your Remodeling Needs

Call MIKE TAURINSKAS (651) 429-8032 Download our FREE Remodel Guidebook at www.prattremodeling.com

20 N. Lake St., Suite 203 Forest Lake, MN 55025

651-464-5092 ForestLakeTravelInc.com

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HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS Give the gift of snowsports! Skiing and snowboarding lessons help you learn new skills, tune up your form and get a great workout, all in a fun and supportive environment. All lessons include slope time, professional instruction and equipment. Suitable for all ability levels.

Holiday gift cards

BLUE HERON GRILL

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Get a $5 Gift Card FREE for Every $25 Gift Card Purchased.

14725 Victor Hugo Blvd

651-756-1894

thealpinefactory.com • 651-330-1121 • 1237 Red Fox Road, Arden Hills

Buy $50 card for them & get $10 Card FREE for you ($10 card not valid day of purchase)

Gift card offer expires 1/1/19.

More specials at BlueHeronGrill.com

4074 White Bear Ave • White Bear Lake, MN 55110 EnchantedBoutiqueMN.com (651)-600-3769

THE MOST WONDERFUL YOU OF THE YEAR

Buy $125, get a

$25 GIFT

County Rd. E & Snelling

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from 1/1 – 5/31

Available in store and online www.jtsalon.net

Stop in for a full Experience of embracing the culinary traditions of the ancient European nations R MA Valid at both Roma Restaurant and Patriots Tavern in Stillwater 310 Stillwater Road, Willernie, MN • 651-653-4733 • roman-market.com Sunday - Thursday, 11am - 9pm • Friday & Saturday, 11am - 10pm RESTAURANT - BAR - MARKET

92 Mahtomedi Ave • Mahtomedi, MN 651.429.9777

$20 $100 GIFT OFF CARD $10 $50 GIFT OFF CARD

And Good Pizza

offer good til 12/31/18 • Bath & Beauty • Pet Products • Essential Oils • Rocks & Crystals • Jewelry & Pendulums • Smudge & Resins

4399 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake (Next to Kowalski’s)

with a Gift Card! & PUB

((651) 651) 407-1094

$100 for them,

$25 FREE* for you. Through December 23rd and redeemable after January 1, 2019.

Buy $25 in certificates & get a $5 certificate

5 OFF

Available in any denomination

Get your gift card by calling or visiting any location. *$25 FREE given as Acqua Restaurant Group Gift Card.

RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 4453 LAKE AVE SOUTH WHITE BEAR LAKE 651 407 7317

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a $25 GIFT CARD SV

Visit PetEvolution.com for the nearest location

Buy a $25 giftcard Get a $5 card free 8001 Lake Dr. Now through Lino Lakes, MN 55014 December 31, 2018

651-783-7106

with the purchase of a $25 Gift Card

Highest Quality Ingredients

2186 Third Street • Suite #110 (651) 426-0101 • www.sassafrashealthfoods.com

Offer Expires 12/31/18

Receive $5 FREE Gift card

Give the Gift of Good Cheer...

7095 20th Ave S • Centerville, MN

DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR

$

mnwholesaletireandwheel.com

a $50 Roma Gift Card

to use towards any Aveda Products

HEALTH FOODS

this offer good till 12/31/2018 WHITE BEAR LAKE RECORDS WBLRecords.com 4775 Banning Ave

3955 Highway 61 WBL, MN • 651-426-4518 • 731 Lake St., Foest Lake, MN • 651-272-5611 •

Available in any denomination

$

We buy and sell used & new records, quality stereo gear, music DVDs, books, & more...

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!

Phone: 651-633-1777 Website: flahertysbowl.com

Not good with other coupons offers. One coupon per customer per visit. Expires 1/31/19

Give the gift of VINYL! • spend $50, get a $10 gift certificate • spend $100, get a $25 gift certificate

651-484-2585 | www.winkinrooster.com 3600 Lexington Ave. Suite 106 | Shoreview, MN 55126

4150 HOFFMAN RD WHITE BEAR LAKE 651-340-8415

4475 LAKE AVE S. WHITE BEAR LAKE 651-653-4888

1971 WHITE BEAR LAKE ST WBL 651-407-2607 555 W. BROADWAY AVE. FOREST LAKE 651-272-5686

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r u o H y p p Ha 651-429-7609 1350 Highway 96 E White Bear Lake

www.carbonespizzeria.com

CHECK OUT OUR NEW MENU ITEMS!

Happy Hour! Everyday 3-6 pm!

2 for 1 Then Again 9-10:30 pm!

Double up for $1 Post 542 Rosetown Sun Meat Raffle at 3pm Tues $8 Turkey Dinner (5-8pm) Wed $1.50 Burger Night (5-8pm) Thurs $2 Taco Night (5-8pm)

Beautiful Banquet Hall Available

BUY ONE DINNER GET 2ND DINNER 1/2 OFF (Valid During Lunch & Fri Dinner Only) Excludes Walleye Dinner. One coupon per customer. Coupon may not combined with any other offers or specials. Expires 1-31-19

Daily Drink Specials

Lunch Special

Dinner Specials

Mon-Sun: 12-2pm & 5-8pm

Mon-Fri from 12-2pm

Tues-Sat: 5-8pm

Rosetown American Legion Post #542 700 West County Road C • Roseville (Turn at Rosetown Court) 651-483-3535 • www.Roserownlegion.com Always welcoming new Legion, S.A.L. and Auxiliary members. Inquire within. Hours: Sun-Mon 12pm-10pm • Tue-Wed 11am-11 pm • Thurs-Sat 11am-1am

Meet, Play at Carbone’s for the Holidays Not ONLY does Carbone’s, 1350 Highway 96 E, White Bear Lake, have Happy Hour seven days N a week, they now offer 14 DIFFERENT TAP BEER CHOICES, including Blue Moon, Deschutes IPA I and Surly. With many other drink specials, you’ll find it a convenient place to stop in after a hard day of holiday shopping, and a great place to watch the Minnesota Vikings.

Happy Hour runs from 3-6 p.m., seven days a week, and features two-for-one specials. You can “Double Up for a Buck” during Late-night Happy Hour, 9-10:30 p.m.

Vikings game-day specials include Miller Lite for $3 a pint; All 16-oz. aluminum bottles of beer are $3, and Chuck Norrises are $2 whenever the Vikings score. Also included are $4 Bloody Marys and Mimosas and $3.50 screwdrivers. Appetizers are $2 off. Looking for a place to go on New Year’s Eve? Carbone’s reservations-only celebration begins at 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Ultimate Bingo will be on the gaming menu, with a guaranteed $1,000 cover all. Throw in giveaways all night, a meat raffle and champagne at midnight to welcome 2019. Call (651) 429-7609.

Happy Hour everyday! 3pm-6:30pm

3pm-6:00pm for apps

9pm til midnight

$1.75 off All Beers, Cocktails & Shots • $2 off Apps 651-770-8670 | villageinnstadium.com 3600 Hoffman Rd. White Bear Lake

Happy Hour Specials $2.50 Select Taps and Rail Drinks $2 OFF All Glasses of Wine, $1 OFF All taps Appetizer Specials starting at $599! And Up! We Now Have Pull Tabs

1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 651-482-1600 | www.greenmill.com