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Middle school axes athletic director position BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
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Even though the activities director position at Centennial Middle School (CMS) has been eliminated, the district is confi dent that it will be able to continue providing as many, if not more, diverse opportunities for its students. Due to budget cuts for the 2018-19 school year, the school board eliminated the position for a $71,460 savings at its March 26 meeting. Activities Director Cindy Hinman has been with CMS since it opened its doors in 1997. “We had to make these decisions for fi scal reasons related to the budget, but we are really excited about the partnership that we are going to begin with the YMCA,” said CMS Principal Bob Stevens. “We are very pleased that the quality of club offerings after school are going to continue at the level they are at, and perhaps through accessing the resources available through the YMCA, we are going to be able to expand programming.” Superintendent Brian Dietz added, “The reality is, it is a process that we live in every year to balance the budget. There are always going to be gaps, and the gaps are fi lled by individuals or groups that take on more to make things work. The commitment is always to ensure that we don't have a negative impact on students; that's easier said than done on budget reductions.” The idea for the partnership came about after Dietz heard about the partnerships the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has with other districts across the metro area. Dietz
Centennial High School grads look at a scrapbook from their elementary school days with Mrs. Jordan during the second annual senior parade Friday, June 1, at Rice Lake Elementary. See more photos on page 20.
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St. Andrew's expands footprint to serve homeless population BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
Later this month, Washington County's second homeless shelter will open its doors to make a difference in the lives of families who are facing homelessness. The vacant rectory next to the Church of St. Genevieve-St. John’s Campus in Hugo, formerly known
as St. John the Baptist Church, has been the recipient of more than 2,500 hours of volunteer work to transform it into a safe haven for homeless local families. St. Andrew’s Church in Mahtomedi will operate the new family shelter as part of its Community Resource Center (CRC). “Make no mistake: people’s lives will literally be saved, because
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serves on the YMCA's Community Board. “Through this process, going through our budget reductions and looking at those gaps, something that became a part of the conversation was if there was a way we could provide the services we already have this next year with unique programs the Y can offer,” he explained. “This is a great way to partner to use resources we both already have to come up with something that is not only going to benefit our students but our community at large.” Stevens explained that before- and after-school care will continue to be offered by CMS as well as sports and theater/music opportunities. “Staff in the building are taking on those responsibilities as well as one stipend position.”
The YMCA will take over a variety of club activities. “We had a chance to collaborate with the YMCA to look at current offerings. We have kept the majority of our standard offerings and are very excited about that,” Stevens said. “The other exciting aspect inside this partnership is we have agreed that any student can come up with a great idea for a club.” Lino Lakes YMCA Executive Director Andrew Hoffman said the Y has worked closely with CMS to not only keep many of its current offerings, but add additional Y programming including Youth in Government, flag football, Leaders Club, yoga and Defend Together (a martial arts cardio and strength workout). The YMCA will provide staffi ng, many of them CMS staff, for the weekly clubs in addition to bringing
“Our reality is we have cut $9.3 million in last five years. We have to make some tough decisions to make sure that in the end we are balancing the budget and we are being fiscally prudent for the benefit of our community, our students and the district overall,” Dietz said. “This is just another step to cement that path (of partnerships) for us as well. We recognize that educating students is defi nitely a village concept … it takes an entire village to raise a child.” CMS registration information will be available online through YMCA links on Centennial's website (www. isd12.org/cms) in early August.
the programs to the school. “One charge of ours at the YMCA is to strengthen our community, so when this opportunity came up to be able to partner with the school district, it really helps us to reach an age group and demographic that often gets forgotten about within our community,” Hoffmain said. “Middle school is often a more difficult group to set up programming for because of scheduling, and they are not able to drive yet. So by us being able to bring the programing to them, we are hoping it is just one less barrier for them to be engaged.” Dietz said this partnership, one of many, aligns with the district's Strategic Plan goal number 7, business and service partnership, which is to examine current service opportunities and business partnerships that exist across the district.
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s spring transitions into summer, the abundance of wild food in Minnesota has been on my mind. I recently fi nished the book “Pandora’s Seed,” published by scientist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells in 2010. The book explores the myriad modern-day effects on human health and culture stemming from the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to an agricultural society more than 10,000 years ago. Humans flourished and the populations boomed once they figured out how to control their own food supply, but the human body has still not fully adapted to an Getting abundance of food and resources. in Tune While health care has advanced extending human life Jackie Bussjaeger drastically, spans far beyond anything that was possible for our hunter-gatherer ancestors, one thing that Wells predicts will continue be most problematic are health conditions stemming from our own genetics—such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and even mental illnesses. Many of the causes of these conditions were originally beneficial to humans who had to scrape by on what they could catch with their own hands. For example, hunter-gatherers benefitted from the ability to store nutrients during times of scarcity—with readily-available high-carbohydrate foods making up the majority of our diet today, this has resulted in widespread obesity. With these topics in mind, I took particular interest in watching the harvests of nature enthusiasts who spent time foraging for wild food this spring. I’ve recently been struck by what a great education tool social media can be regarding the natural world. When I began birdwatching in 2015, I joined a birdwatchers group on social media, and later expanded to other naturalist groups. When people found interesting and unusual species, I became more familiar with what was out there in the wilderness, and what it looked like. This is how I managed to locate a patch of ramp—a type of wild onion—at my family’s Wisconsin cabin this year. I noticed, in the mushroom hunter’s group especially, that those who were unable to find the highly desired morel mushrooms this year instead found large patches of ramp. I’d seen the pictures enough times to recognize the two-leaved clusters with burgundy stems while walking the banks of a dry creek. When I investigated more closely, the distinct garlic odor was a dead giveaway. These delicious plants—which taste like a sweetly delicious mix between garlic and onion—are coveted by chefs and food lovers across the eastern U.S., where it grows in the wild. In some places, picking ramp has been banned due to overharvesting. I limited my take to just a few leaves, and was sure to leave the roots in the ground to ensure the survival of the plants. Ramp can be used in any dish that would call for green onion or garlic, and was once known as a tonic for illnesses in Appalachia. Modern humans follow hunter-gatherer instincts in many other ways—cooking up freshly caught fish, or grilling some of last season’s venison burgers on the grill. A recent article in Minnesota Conservation Volunteer highlighted the benefits of using protein-rich insects as a food source. Strange as it seems, the photos of seasoned grasshopper tacos had my mouth watering. Although we’ve come a long way from tribes of humans roaming the wildernesses of Earth, modern-day foraging is one way I’ve found to learn more about my natural surroundings, and to gain a deeper appreciation of the methods our ancestors once relied on for survival. Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown.
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o you remember summer vacation when you were a kid? You flew out the door on the last day of school, ready for whatever adventures you found yourself on the next day and the day after that and so on. Summertime is like that whether you are a kid or a grownup. Since the weather has suddenly shifted to warm, so too has our need to seek adventure Movers and and something more. Shakers Well, good thing is that when Cori Sendle school is out, community ed is in. We are here for those of all ages. We are here at most Centennial school sites all summer long, setting up adventures for those who seek it. Whether it be Kids Club Summer C.A.M.P., swim lessons at the Community pool, Driver Education at Centennial High School or one of the many sports, academic and creative classes or camps for youth and adult, happening at all five elementary schools, the middle school and high school, there is enrichment and vitality around every Centennial corner. We are not limited to just our school buildings. We are collab-
“Since the weather has suddenly shifted to warm, so too has our need to seek adventure and something more.” orating with many community partners this summer. The city of Circle Pines continues to be a gracious host to Music on the Lake at Golden Lake Park, free family concerts select Thursdays throughout the summer. You can also fi nd Pilates in the Park at Golden Lake Park and several free pickleball lessons at Inner Park in Circle Pines. Circle Pines also hosts the Golden Lake Gallop at Golden Lake Park July 14. The City of Centerville is allowing us to bring a Skateboard Camp to LaMotte Park, which will have kids ages 6-16 carving and learning to catch air with expertise and confidence. Both Blaine Parks and Recreation and Lino Lakes YMCA have contributed to our efforts to provide several adult trips this summer. Summer Fun, a free program which serves potentially at-risk and underserved children in the community, is a total team effort by many partners, including the
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Rhubarb and goat cheese—just right! I love cheese, but the kinds of cheeses I eat are very different in spring than in winter. In spring, I like creamy, light cheese, like fresh goat cheese or buffalo mozzarella. I am not alone in my passion for cheese. When the American Dairy Association asked Americans about their number one craving, people overwhelmingly said cheese. Even though people love cheese, sometimes buying cheese is a scary experience. Whether you are selecting cheese from a budget grocery, farmers market, or specialty gourmet store, there is a dizzying array of new cheeses to choose from. Good cheese is not cheap and knowing what to do with it is essential. All fresh cheeses are mildly avored because they are not aged. Most fresh goat cheeses are made and
sold within days. If it smells moldy or sour, skip it. Goat cheese is lovely because it goes with, in or on so many different foods or is perfect alone. I like to pair it with my other favorite spring food, rhubarb. I serve it on a cheese board or with other spring Wild Chow plate foods such as lettuces and pea pods which Lisa are mild. The rhubarb and Erickson peas add beautiful color, and they taste nice with fresh goat cheese. This rhubarb compote is easy to make and go with other foods too.
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Rhubarb Compote 3 cups rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup mild honey 1-2 inches fresh ginger Stir rhubarb and honey together in a saucepan; let stand about 5 minutes. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until rhubarb has broken down, but some whole pieces remain—about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside Peel and grate the ginger. Place it in a ďŹ ne-mesh sieve set over a small bowl and press the ginger ďŹ rmly with a spoon until the juices are released (about 1 tsp). Discard solids. Stir ginger juice into rhubarb mixture. Let sauce cool completely before serving over goat cheese. Plate the
Two siblings have been sentenced in connection with the death of Centerville native William Grahek last February. Grahek, 22, was the son of St. Paul Police sergeant and Centerville resident Jon Grahek, who passed away in January after a battle with cancer. Noah Duane Baker, 20, received a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the botched robbery. Noah pleaded guilty last month to an intentional second-degree murder charge, avoiding a potential life sentence. He accepted the 30-year term in exchange for his testimony. Noah admitted to brandishing a firearm while attempting to rob the younger Grahek, a University of
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Minnesota-Duluth student, of drugs and cash. He said co-defendant Deandre Demetrius Davenport, 22, shot Grahek twice when the young man refused to comply. Noah's sister, Tara Rai Baker, 23, admitted to lying to police after the shooting to protect her brother and Davenport, her boyfriend. Tara was sentenced to 57 months in prison but her prison sentence was stayed for six years of supervised probation. The judge also stipulated that she has to spend an additional six months in a female offender program or in jail and must complete 120 hours of community service work related to veterans. Davenport and Noah Anthony Charles King, 19, face potential life sentences if convicted on first-degree
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QUAD AREA EVENTS SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Celebrate the start of summer vacation with games, crafts, photo ops and information about reading programs. Dropin event. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anoka.lib.mn.us
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
When: 2-3:30 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 Where: Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Short and easy instruction and small class size. Ages 16+. $20/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
FIRE FOUR WAYS
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the history of fi restarting and practice four waysbow drills, flint and steel, matches and modern fi re starters. Campfi re to follow. Registration required. All ages; $5/person. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
FRIDAY EVENING PADDLE
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Leisurely paddle by canoe or kayak on George Watch Lake. Ages 4+; no experience necessary. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
LINO LAKES RECYCLING SATURDAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Residents of Lino Lakes can recycle appliances and electronics. Contact: 651-982-2423 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
INTRO TO KAYAKING
When: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Where: Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the basics of kayaking, boat safety, strokes, bracing and equipment. Ages 16+. $25/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
DAZZLING DAVE YO YO SHOW
When: 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Professional yo-yo performer will entertain people of all ages. No registration requires, but space limited. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
HOWL WITH THE WOLVES
When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Afternoon of wolf games and learning all about wolves. All ages. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
CENTENNIAL BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 25 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle
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Pines Details: Drop-in monthly book club. Call the library for this month’s title. Contact: 763-324-1540 or anokacounty.us
CANOE AND KAYAK BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 29 Where: Wargo Nature Cener, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: View wildlife, sunset and a full moon. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us
Ongoing BABY STORYTIME
When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children birth-24 months and a caregiver. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org
WHERE: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville
with various artists/bands kicks off June 5 with New Orleans style brass concert by the Dirty Shorts Brass Band, and Soundfall performs acoustic pop/contemporary music on June 11.
TODDLER STORYTIME
DETAILS: Community concerts
CONTACT: www.centervillemn.com
When: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org
FAMILY STORYTIME
When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required. Contact: 763-324-1540; anokacountylibrary.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY “10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL”
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7; 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10 Where: Hanifl Performing Art Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Novice and published playwrights worldwide submit new works; 10 are chosen to be performed by actors from across the Twin Cities. Contact: 651-4295674 or www.lakeshore players.org
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Centerville Music in the Park WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5 & 12
PATTY PETERSON PRESENTS: THE JAZZ WOMEN ALL STARS
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Ensemble celebrates great women jazz artists in the Twin Cities, both instrumentalists and vocalists. Lineup includes Ginger Commodore, Lori Dokken, Liz Draper, Jendeen Forberg, Joan Hutton and Patty Peterson. Tickets $20-$30. Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.eventbrite.com
and handle them and encourage them to visit your backyard. All ages. Free. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or warnernature center.org
SUMMER KICKOFF: CIRCUS MANDUHAI AND GIANT YARD GAMES
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 9 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake Details: Watch the amazing Mongolian family circus featuring acrobatics, juggling, balancing, hula hoops and more. Giant yard CHILDREN’S games and other PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICOLOR FUN RUN activities follow outside. No registration When: 9 a.m. required. Saturday, June 9 Contact: 651-275-7300 Where: Lion’s Park, or washcolib.org 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo Details: Free, all ages LIONS CLUBS community fun run. INTERNATIONAL Bring a donation for the CENTENNIAL food shelf and receive a CELEBRATION free color packet; bring When: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. your own T-shirt to Sunday, June 10 make colorful. Where: Anoka County Contact: 651-336Fairgrounds 8613 or childrens Details: Local celebraperformingartsmn.org tion features pancake breakfast, health and wellness screenings, DRAGONFLY BIOBLITZ KidSight vision screenWhen: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ings, kids activities, food Saturday, June 9 vendors, beer trucks, Where: Warner live bands and an atNature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on tempt to break the world record for the largest paSt. Croix rade of little red wagons. Details: Learn how Open to the public, free to look for and identify admission and parking. dragonflies, catch
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HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST JOB
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays, June 10 & 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Two-day workshop for teens on how to make a good fi rst impression, fi ll out an application and go through the interview process. $40, registration required. Contact: 651-490-4707 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
WHITE BEAR SAILING SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
When: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, June 10 Where: Sailing School at White Bear Yach Club, 56 Dellwood Ave. Details: Meet coaches, instructors and high school sailors, ride on a sailboat, fi nd out about summer classes. Activities and treats provided. Contact: whitebear sailingschool.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10 Where: Cub Foods Parking Lot, 1059 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Hike around Birch Lake and residential areas. Hike is approx. 5 miles and lasts 1 1/2-2 hours. Treats follow at
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Memorial Beach. Details: Parade route begins downtown and travels along Lake Ave. Rain or shine. Beach dance to follow at Memorial Beach with live music. Contact: manitou days.com or www. explorewhitebear.com
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Hugo Good Neighbor Days WHEN: Thursday-Sunday, June
DETAILS: Annual festival featuring
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entertainment, games, carnival, airplane rides, food, teen dance, color run and parade.
WHERE: Mostly at Lions Park in Hugo
CONTACT: 651-762-6300
Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Free, handson session for adults 45+ to learn to search PARK PLAY DAYS the web, determine is When: 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, June a website is secure and navigate specific sites. 11-July 12 or July 16Geared to those with Aug. 16 little to no experince Where: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, 7032 137th with the internet or computers. Registration St. N., Hugo required. Details: Forest Lake Contact: 651-275-7300 YMCA-sponsored play or washcolib.org days for kids ages 4-12. Different theme each week with crafts, games CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX and activities. $80 for 5 HOT ROD & VINTAGE week session. CAR SHOW Contact: ymcamn. When: 3-8 p.m. org/locations/forest_ Wednesdays, June 13 & lake_ymca 27 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater NYFS MAYOR’S Details: Admire CHALLENGE vintage and hot rod When: 11 a.m. cars, food vendors, live Monday, June 11 music (6 to 8 p.m.), free Where: Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood festivities. Contact: discover Dr., Maplewood stillwater.com Details: Golf Tournament supports Northeast Youth and RAINGARDEN Family Services. MAINTENANCE Contact: nyfs.org WORKSHOP When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 BILLY MCLAUGHLIN CONCERT Where: Vadnais Heights Fire When: 6:30-8 p.m. Department, 3595 Monday, June 11 Arcade Ave., Vadnais Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Heights Details: Learn about Long Ave., White Bear what a raingarden Lake entails from local Details: Free experts and residents. community concert Free and open to featuring world-class new and experienced guitarist and composer raingardeners. Sign up Billy McLaughlin. Also online. visit the “Confession & Contact: 651-204Discretion” exhibition featuring the artwork of 6070 or vlawmo.org/ events/raingardenMargo Selski and Erica maintenanceSpitzer Rasmussen. workshop1/ Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org Applebee’s. Contact: 651-455-0052 or stpaulhike.com
BEGINNER SURF
When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955
MARKETFEST
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays June 14 through July 26 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show. Contact: www.market fest.org
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake Details: 120+ sellers, bake sale, games and bounce house for kids, free lunch served at 11 a.m. Contact: gracepeople. church/garage-sale
CARS, MUSIC AND FOOD FEST
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 Where: Chateau St. Croix, 1998 Hwy. 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Celebrate Father’s Day with a car show, live music, food trucks and winery tours. Contact: chateau stcroix.com
FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 When: 10:30 a.m. Stillwater Blvd. N. Friday, June 15 Details: Community Where: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, 7032 137th event includes over 40 food trucks, marketSt. N., Hugo place, live music, climbDetails: Read, play, ing wall, pizza-eating sing and talk with fun contest and kids activistories and activities to ties. develop early literacy Contact: greater skills. stillwaterchamber.com Contact: washcolib. org
STORY HOUR IN THE PARK
KIDS-MAKESCULPTURE SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, WORKSHOPS
June 15 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music by Jerry Peltier and dancing. Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome. Contact: 651-464-2600
LETS MAKE STUFF: PAINTED CLAY POTS
When: 2-3 p.m. Friday, June 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Creative class for adults on the third Friday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
MANITOU DAYS GRAND PARADE AND BEACH DANCE
When: Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. Dance 8-11 p.m.,
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists. Contact: 651-257-6668 or kidsmakesculpture@ franconia.org
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When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 17 Where: Spectator areas near Teddy Bear Park, Stillwater Details: 5-day professional cycling race draws racers from around the country. Racers climb Chilikoot Hill, the steepest grade in American racing. Events include bike and fitness expos, stunt riders, music, entertainment, kids fun race, Jumbotron viewing. Contact: northstar bicyclefestival.com
DINOSAURS: THE HISTORY OF PREHISTORY WITH REV. MATT’S MONSTER SCIENCE
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 18 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Education talk/comedy show explores the varying perceptions of dinosaurs through time. All ages. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Where: Berwood Park, 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights Details: Free ice cream and games for all ages. Free ‘Hot Dog with a Deputy’ 5-7 p.m. provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Dept. Live music by the Bazillions 6:15-8 p.m. Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com
STILLWATER FLEA MARKET
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket
MUSIC AT FRANCONIA
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturdays, June 23 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Familyfriendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors or picnic. Contact: 651-257-6668 or info@franconia.org
14TH ANNUAL MANITOU DAYS PET PARADE AND BLESSING
When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24 Where: Civil War Monument, Clark Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Pet parade followed by a blessing at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. All pets must be leashed or caged and vaccinated. Children without pets may bring a stuffed animal. Contact: 651-429-5351 or stjohnwilderness.org
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RAD ZOO
When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake See and pet creatures from the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo, including turtles, snakes, lizards and an alligator. No registration necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
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Cougars blast way to fi rst state tourney in softball BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
At one point, Grace Gilmore was asked, did she perceive that her Centennial softball team could be the first to reach the state tournament? “When we beat Anoka, in nine or 10 innings,” the senior pitcher said, hearkening to a mid-season game when the Cougars scored five runs in the ninth for a 9-4 win. “We had not beaten Anoka for a long time. We beat a lot of teams this year we haven’t beaten for a while.” Gilmore couldn’t stop beaming as she answered questions after the Cougars capped their drive to state by slamming five home runs in victories of 9-5 and 15-7 over Champlin Park last Friday at Champlin. She hit a two-run homer, her first of the season, and pitched 11 of the 14 innings. The top-seeded Cougars (20-4) needed two wins because No. 4 Champlin Park (15-10) upset them 8-2 earlier in the tournament. They got back to the finals by ousting Osseo 4-0, Maple Grove 4-0 and Rogers 5-2. “All year I’ve told them they are the comeback kids,” coach Amanda Daeger said. “You’ve just got to battle back. And they have believed every step of the way. That loss, all it meant was we had to take a longer path to our end game.” What Alyssa Montero, who belted two homers in the first game and two linedrive doubles in the second, couldn’t stop doing was cry. “I’m so happy, I don’t know if I can
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The centennial cougars were all smiles for the obligatory “selfie” after beating Champlin Park twice for the Section 5AAAA championship.
even talk,” sniffed the junior infi elder/ pitcher, her eyes moist and her anti-glare face paint running. “We just had to keep fighting, stay together as a team and make it work.” Centennial was seeded fifth in the state tournament and will open against No. 4 Shakopee on Thursday at Caswell Park in North Mankato. Other pairings, all at 9 a.m., are Lakeville North vs. No. 1 Park-Cottage Grove, Stillwater vs. No. 2
Forest Lake and Edina vs. No. 3 Buffalo. Each team plays again at 3 p.m. win or lose. On Friday is the fifth-place game at 9 a.m., third place at 11 a.m. and title game at 1 p.m. Hailey Thom crushed the other two home runs in the section finals, one in each game. Her two-run shot in the seventh inning of game one gave the Cougars a 7-5 lead after Montero’s blast tied the score.
Those homers lifted Centennial’s total to 26 in 24 games, led by Montero with eight, which broke the school record of seven. The Cougars had gone four games without a homer before busting loose Friday. “Yeah, that makes it a little easier,” grinned Daeger, about getting the long ball weapon back. In game one, Gilmore pitched four no-hit innings but gave up three hits and five runs in the fifth. Montero blanked the Rebels the last two innings and got the win. “That’s why I love having Alyssa. We always have each other’s back,” Gilmore said. When Montero started game two and faltered (1 1/3 innings, four runs) Gilmore came back and finished with 5 2/3 gritty innings, allowing three runs, to pick up the win. Piper Otto and Molly Trullinger pitched for the Rebels in both games. Centennial had 15 hits in game two. Olivia Beaulieu and Coryn Jacobson each delivered a tworun single. Gilmore was 3-for-5 and Olivia Trettel 2-for-3 with three runs. The Cougars decided to not let Champlin Park star Holly Blaska beat them again, after she belted two homers and two singles in the 8-2 win. Blaska was intentionally walked her first seven at-bats Friday. With a big lead, Gilmore let Blaska hit her last two times. Blaska blooped a double, then popped up with bases loaded. Montero pitched the shutout against Osseo, Gilmore blanked Maple Grove and Montero had a one-hitter and 10 strikeouts against Rogers.
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The Cougar 4x800 team (from left, Reece Gulbrandson, Charlie Sylvester, Eric Hotakainen and Noah Zurn) enjoyed its moment on the podium at the conference meet.
A relay victory was the highlight for Centennial at the Northwest Suburban Conference meet as the Cougar boys placed sixth among 14 teams on May 22 and 24. Reece Gulbrandson, Charlie Sylvester, Eric Hotakainen and Noah Zurn won the 4x800 with a time of 8:22.48. Adam Namyst placed second in 300 hurdles (40.54), Andrew Nordquist third in 800 run (2:01.52) with Antuan Sobocinski fourth (2:01.87), Adam Kassim fourth in 400 dash (51.79) and the 4x400 relay placed fourth (3:29.72)
Madi Newman is one of the primary reasons Centennial softball has a 20-4 record and will play in the state tournament this week. Newman is the team’s defensive anchor as a rangy, strong-armed shortstop with only six errors in 24 games. At the plate, she is hitting .400 with five home runs, two triples, four doubles, 27 runs and 22 RBIs. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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with Namyst, Kassim, Nordquist and Hotakainen. The Cougar girls placed 14th. They had sixth-place finishes by Lauren Cina in the 300 hurdles (48.03) and Madison Dorn in the
shot put (34-3). Dorn, a senior, had a solid fi nal prep meet at Section 5AA Saturday, placing placed fourth in pole vault (10-0) and sixth in triple jump (34-7 3/4), both personal bests.
Placing third were Cina in 300 hurdles (46.97) and the boys 4x800 team of Antuan Sobocinski, Zurn, Hotakainen and Nordquist (8:05.53). Bruce Strand
Cougar boys beat Rebels, advance in lacrosse playoff s Centennial boys lacrosse notched the last three goals late in the match and defeated the Champlin Park Rebels 10-5 in their Section 4 opener Friday evening. The No. 4 seeded Cougars (7-5 with four straight wins) faced No. 1 Andover (11-3) in the semifinals Monday, 7
p.m., with the winner advancing to the fi nals Wednesday, against Duluth or Blaine at Park Center, 7 p.m. Rawley Scherman pumped in four goals, Alexander Brouillet and Andrew Renneke scored twice, and Garett Hoch and Brady Partington had one each. Anchoring
the defense was goalie Matt Sanchez, who made several difficult saves. Coach Jon Beach credited “the way we slow down our offense” for their ability to hold the Rebels to a low scoring total. The Cougars have allowed fi ve or less goals in five of their wins. Bruce Strand
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Reese Peck Cowles races into the path of a Champlin Park shooter, Cole Peterson, while goalie Matt Sanchez hunkers down in the net.
Two summers ago, Centennial’s VFW baseball team captured the state championship. This spring, with largely the same group was playing its final high school season, they could not find that same groove, finishing the season 10-11. Bruce Strand
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Women in policing:Challenges and triumphs Women in policing are still rare. In fact, only 13 percent of American police officers are women. When you consider that 50.8 percent of the U.S. population is female (2010 Census), that is a pretty startling statistic. The reasons for this disparity are many and varied. Women in policing face unique challenges and their journey to the badge can be much different than that of their male counterparts. “Women have proven themselves in their ability to do a very difficult, demanding and dangerous job,” said Centennial Lakes Police Department Chief James Coan. “I believe that female officers bring particular strengths and abilities to the job, including a less confrontational style, the ability to exercise empathy in helping to diffuse diffi cult situations and a greater sense of awareness in dealing with stressful situations.” CLPD Police Officer Katy Mannin grew up in South St. Paul and graduated with honors from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She then went on to the police academy and passed her licensing test in July 2017, and started with CLPD last October. “The idea of saving a person’s life or helping a person in need was my calling,” she said. “I want to be the person who can affect the lives of others in a positive way and hopefully change a person for the better. You can’t always help every single person, but you may be able to send them in
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the right direction.” Mannin has faced some challenges in the mostly male world of policing. “One of the biggest challenges I have had to face so far in my short time being a police officer is authority,” she said. “Oftentimes, I feel like I have to prove to the community and my partners that I am just as good of an officer as my male partners are. Due to my size, I often get overlooked for being a smaller female. I may be small but I am mighty.” As an avid weightlifter, her top physical condition has already helped her. In fact, in
a crisis situation, she kicked a door in and took decisive action to save a life. Mannin has had a number of role models, including her college professor, Pat Nelson, and many of the officers she learned from during her time as a reserve with the South St. Paul Police Department. Outside of policing, her father is a huge role model, she noted. CLPD Community Service Officer (CSO) Georgia Carlson grew up near Lake Owasso in Shoreview and she graduated from Roseville Area High School in 2017. She currently
resides in East Bethel and is attending Metropolitan State University, where she is double-majoring in criminal justice and law enforcement. Carlson started with CLPD in February. As a CSO, she assists sworn officers with ordinance enforcement, animal control, parking enforcement and traffi c and crowd control at major incidents. “I always knew I wanted to be a cop from a young age. I had an experience when I was young and the police offi cers were able to bring comfort in a tense situation. I always remembered that,” Carlson
said. “Police work is a noble profession; life isn’t about how much money I make or the material items I earn, it’s about the impact I can make in someone, that makes life worth it.” As a female in the law enforcement profession, Carlson said it is both challenging and rewarding. “You have to work hard for what you want and prove you are capable of doing hard work,” she said. “This field is competitive in a mostly male-dominated workplace, so setting yourself apart from others and making your own positive reputation and identity is ideal.” Carlson's role model in police work is the late Ron Valento, who spent 20 years at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office as a patrol deputy and an Explorers advisor. Outside of police work, her late grandfather is her role model. “It is important for a police department’s ranks to refl ect the constituents it serves. Officer Mannin and CSO Carlson broaden the scope of our community interaction, understanding and sensitivity,” said Lt. Russell Blanck. “We would be a lesser department without them.” Coan added, “Offi cer Mannin and CSO Carlson display the sorts of qualities that we deem essential to success in police work — characteristics such as courage, compassion, integrity, dedication to public service and strong human relations skills.” Submitted by Sgt. Bill Jacobson
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Dirty Shorts Brass Band kicks offMusic in the Park BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
CENTERVILLE — New Orleans is coming to Centerville on Tuesday, June 5, at Hidden Spring Park. The Dirty Shorts Brass Band will kick off the city's 2018 Music in the Park series. The New Orleans-style brass band honors the style and tradition of New Orleans brass bands past and present by playing a combination of blues, jazz, rock, gospel, Dixie and old-time music. Some of their popular hits include, “When the Saints Go Marchin' in,” “Basin St Blues,” “You Are My Sunshine,” “The Preacher,” “Bourbon Street Blues” and “Minnie the Moocher.” Dirty Shorts formed in 2010 after many of the members were playing together in other musical ventures. Members include: founder Corky Whitlock of St. Paul, on mellophone; Kurt Christensen of Lino Lakes, on trumpet; Scott Snyder of Oakdale, on trumpet; Tom Heimerman of Shoreview, on vocals/trumpet; Josh Huot-Gallus of St. Paul, on trombone; Bob Willey of Maple Grove, on trombone; Dennis Pollard of Maplewood, on tuba; Lee Portz of Maplewood, on snare drum/cymbal; David McDonald of Hudson, Wisconsin, on bass drum. The band typically plays around 40 shows a year at various venues around the Twin Cities, including the Minnesota State Fair; Ramsey, Washington, Wabasha and Mille Lacs county fairs; summer parks concerts and the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Heimerman has been with the band since it formed. He grew up in Stillwater and currently resides in Shoreview. Like many children, his interest in music was sparked in the first grade when he began taking piano lessons. In fifth grade, he began playing the cornet and eventually transitioned to the trumpet. He continued to play throughout high school and college at the University of St. Thomas. After graduating, he put his instrument away for many years. “I hung it up because I was also a jock. When school ended, places to play kind of ended too, so I played hockey and softball for the next 20 years.” Years later, when his wife became the director of the Shoreview Community Band, she asked him to join. At the age of 44, he started playing his trumpet again. “It has become a good hobby for a guy who wasn't very good at his sports anymore. Music is a great old man hobby,” he said. Now, at the age of 65, Heimerman enjoys playing the trumpet in Dirty Shorts
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and being the “frontman” in charge of keeping the audience engaged during their performances. He especially likes the interaction with the audience. “We do way more of that than most bands that just get up there and announce the name of the song, play the song and then announce the next song,” he said. “We try to grab everybody and entertain them.” Christensen, who is originally from Wisconsin, currently resides in Lino Lakes and has been with the band since its second year. He previously played in a big band for many years with Whitlock. “I've played a lot of jazz, big band, pop, R&B, and when Corky started this New Orleans brass band, truthfully I wasn't so familiar with it, but it is fun,” he said. “For somebody who likes to play trumpet and get out there and blow, it's a hoot.” Christensen began playing the trumpet in grade school and continued to play throughout high school and while attending Concordia College. Over the years he has played with numerous groups, but more recently he joined the Centennial Community Band after reading about the group in the Quad Community Press. He said he enjoys Dirty Shorts. “It is pretty loose and it is not so structured,”
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he said. “There is a lot of rapport and give-and-take with the audience. We start off with a set list, but depending on the mood of the audience, Corky will change it. We have a pretty extensive library of music.” The Dirty Shorts Brass Band will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 5. This year's Music in the Park schedule also includes:
• Sound Fall, June 12 • Mean Gene & the Woodticks, June 19 • Cole Thomas, June 26 • Prairie Anthem, July 10 • Little Big Band, July 17 • Everchanging Mood, July 24 Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its May 29 meeting: • Held a special presentation administering the oath of office to new firefighters, recognizing two promotions and the years of service of public safety volunteers. – Mark Hokkanen was recognized for his promotion to district fire chief. – William Owens was recognized for his promotion to public safety captain. – Firefighters Craig Menne, Jacob Cree, Krista Marshik and Brian Gustafson took the oath of fire service. – Volunteers were recognized for five, 10 and 15 years of service to the department. Becca Welk, Marnie Fest-Wilson, Josh Peterson and Dave Rasmussen were awarded a five-year pin; Jo Prouty, Jody McGregor, Judy Warren, Becky Osland, Harry Carlson, Anthony Cavegn, Ivy Cavegn, Brian Classen, Galen Close, Lynn Dorner, Christi Ebert, Heidi Hallstrom, Wade Hallstrom, Karen Halvorson, Thomas Johnson, Vince Lechman, Dan Narwid, Christina Neu, Tim Neu, Alex Schwartz, Julie Schwartz, Gary Stone, Jeff Thill, Kari Thill, Kathy Wall and Boyd Wilson were each awarded a 10-year pin; and Maribeth Stephens was awarded a 15-year pin. • Approved the consent agenda, which included expenditures, May 7 work session minutes and May 14 meeting minutes. It also included a peddler/solicitor license for Big Bell Ice Cream Inc. and The Window Store; a permit for consumer firework sales; and a special event permit for Target Superstore's remodel celebration from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, June 8. • Held a public hearing for the purpose of providing host approval for the issuance of a revenue note by the city of Columbia Heights. There was no public comment. • Love To Grow On, which operates early childhood education centers in Lexington and Circle Pines, has proposed to consolidate both centers into a new facility in Lino Lakes. The business would like to finance the new facility with tax-exempt conduit bonds. Finance Director Sarah Cotton explained in order for the city's bonds to be bank qualified, the city cannot issue more than $10 million in general obligation or conduit bonds for a nonprofit borrower. So if the city agreed to issue the conduit bonds for Love to Grow On, the city would not be able to issue its own bonds as bank qualified. The council approved a resolution consenting to and approving the issuance. • Appointed Yelena Brook to the vacant accounting clerk/
utility billing position in the finance department. Lynn Francis retired from the position in March. City staff evaluated the position and removed the IT duties, which will be absorbed by the city’s contracted service with Metro-Inet. Brooks will start in the position June 18 with an hourly rate of $20.96 (step 2 of the union wage schedule). • Considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 301 of the city code relating to public parks and grounds. The resolution provides an exception to the alcohol restriction, intended for Blue Heron Days. The city was approached by the owner of Tavern on Main, who was interested in establishing a food and craft beer stand in Lino Park during the festival. The ordinance was approved and the council voted to dispense with the full reading of the ordinance. • Considered the second reading of an ordinance calling for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement for Outlot B, NorthPointe 5th Addition. The council also approved a summary publication of the ordinance. The applicant is requesting the drainage and utility easement be vacated to remove underlying easements concurrent to the NorthPointe 7th Addition final plat. Revised easements will be rededicated on the final plat
of Northpointe 7th Addition. The council has approved similar vacations with previous final plats in the development. • Approved an amendment to the city's 2030 Comprehensive Plan (land use and sanitary sewer plans) to allow four existing homes along Ash Street to connect to existing sewer lines. The four properties will move from utility stage 2A (2020-2025) to 1B (2015-2020). The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
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Sex buyer ‘john’ has a name BY SARA MARIE MOORE SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR
Over the last several years, the dark secrets of prostitution and sex trafficking in the Twin Cities metro have begun to be revealed. Law enforcement, attorney’s offi ces and judges are cracking down on the demand that has led to the physical and emotional enslavement of hundreds of victims. Law enforcement personnel posing as teen girls for sale for sex have received over a hundred phone calls or texts per ad from people wanting to buy, reported Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput. As part of the state’s Safe Harbor legislation several years ago, the penalty for purchasing prostitution was increased to a felony in certain circumstances. The law is the most restrictive in the nation and only three other states have similar laws, said Scott Wasserman, public information officer, Minnesota Offi ce of Justice Programs. “It increases the mandatory community work service the judge must order and increases the mandatory fine from $500 to $3,000,” he noted. Most sex buyers, aka ‘johns’, buy sex between 30 and 60 miles from their hometown, according to a University of Minnesota study released last year. Buyers are predominantly middleaged, married men. In 2017, 111 ‘johns’ were convicted for offering to buy sex in the seven-county metro area, according to data from the State Court Administrator’s Office. Northeast metro residents are among those who have been caught and convicted for offering to buy sex across the Twin Cities during stings
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Most sex buyers, aka ‘johns’, buy sex between 30 and 60 miles from their hometown, according to a University of Minnesota study released last year. Northeast metro residents recently convicted of offering to buy prostitution in the seven-county metro area have traveled as far as Bloomington.
by law enforcement in recent years. They used to be called ‘john.’ Today, they have a name. Lino Lakes In January, Lino Lakes resident John Paul Super, 54, was convicted for offering to hire a prostitute at a Bloomington hotel last summer. Super responded to an undercover ad on backpage.com with stock photos of scantily clad females and asked what $200 would get him, according to court documents. An offi cer responded he could have “both of us beautiful women for an hour.” When Super arrived at the hotel, he received the room number from officers and laid out money by the TV. An undercover female offi cer asked the defendant if he wanted “full service,” and Super said “sure.” The undercover officer then gave a predetermined signal to other offi cers and Super was arrested. Super pleaded guilty in January to
a charge of hiring, offering or agreeing to hire prostitution in a public place, a gross misdemeanor. He was sentenced to two years of probation and fined $450. Circle Pines Circle Pines resident Shouching Chao, 63, was convicted last year for offering to hire a prostitute at a hotel in Coon Rapids. Chao was initially charged with a felony for offering to hire an hour of sexual services from a 14-year-old for $125, according to court documents. He was arrested during a sting by law enforcement at a Coon Rapids hotel in 2015. The sting was focused on those seeking to buy sex from minors. Chao was one of the potential customers who responded to an online ad and agreed via text to pay $125 for an hour of services with a 14-year-old. When he arrived at the hotel, he had $125 in cash. Chao retained a lawyer. He maintained that he did not pay attention or realize that the person was underage and was simply coming for a massage. However, he told the undercover officer to prepare a condom when the officer asked him to bring one, according to a text message. He pleaded guilty in
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2016 to a charge of hiring, offering or agreeing to hire prostitution in a public place. His conviction was deemed a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to one year of probation and fined $700. He was required to perform 20 hours of community service; 90 days in jail was stayed for successfully completing the terms of his probation. He volunteered at a food shelf. Blaine Blaine resident Hajrudin Sazic, 58, was convicted last year for offering to hire a prostitute on a street in Minneapolis. Sazic was arrested when an undercover officer acted as a decoy prostitute near Lake Street East and 13th Avenue S. in 2016, according to court documents. Sazic reportedly drove past the undercover officer, made eye contact, nodded at her several times and waved for her to follow him down the street. He pulled his vehicle over and waved for her to open the door. The undercover officer asked him if he was looking for a date. He said yes. The undercover officer asked if he wanted sex and he smiled and nodded. The undercover officer told him it would be $50, and he smiled and nodded. Sazic pleaded guilty in 2017 to a charge of hiring, offering or agreeing to hire prostitution in a public place, a gross misdemeanor. “I offered to pay for sex to a woman I believed to be a prostitute,” was written in his petition to enter a guilty plea. He was convicted and sentenced to a two-year probation. About a year in the workhouse is stayed if he successfully completes the terms of his probation. He was fi ned $2,000. He was sentenced to five days of service in lieu of $500 of the fi ne.
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Charges of loitering with intent to participate in prostitution and loitering with intent to solicit an act prohibited by law were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Blaine resident Justin Taylor Dentz, 28, was convicted this winter for offering to hire a 15-yearold girl for sex during a prostitution sting in Maple Grove. Dentz responded to an online ad on backpage. com posted by undercover officers via text last year, asking how much it would cost for a certain type of sex. The undercover officer responded that it would cost $120 per hour. The undercover officer stated she was almost 16. When Dentz arrived at the indicated address in Maple Grove, he had $120 in cash. Dentz initially pleaded not guilty to a charge of hiring, offering or agreeing to hire prostitution from a 13- to 16-year-old, a felony. He later pleaded guilty. In an interview with law enforcement, he had admitted he agreed to pay $120 for sex from a girl who identifi ed as being 15 years old. He retained an attorney, who stated that Dentz has responded to the incident by expressing remorse, pursuing treatment and making efforts to regain his “true north.” He was diagnosed with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) by Veterans Affairs. He was convicted in December of a misdemeanor and sentenced to two years of probation. He was required to perform 15 days of service or spend 60 days in the workhouse. He completed 15 days of service. He was also required to receive a psychological evaluation and counseling, attend a sex offender program, not possess any sexually explicit material and not have any unsupervised contact with minor females except relatives. He was fined $200. The state prosecutor has appealed the lower conviction. Shoreview In February, Shoreview resident Vishal Sookhai, 42, was
convicted for offering to hire a prostitute at a Bloomington hotel last summer. Sookhai was caught during a “john sweep” conducted by the Bloomington Police and St. Paul Police departments Aug. 24, according to court documents. The sting is designed to target people who buy sexual services online. An undercover female detective placed a suggestive advertisement on backpage.com with photos of another woman. Sookahi responded to the ad and came to the specified hotel. He paid $100 for half an hour of services. Sookhai was then arrested by undercover backup officers. Sookhai pleaded guilty Feb. 27 to a charge of hiring, offering or agreeing to hire prostitution in a public place, a gross misdemeanor. He was fined $750 and sentenced to a two-year probation. Shoreview resident Christopher Joseph Heinze, 43, was convicted for agreeing to hire for prostitution someone he reasonably believed was under age 18 in 2017, according to court documents. Heinze responded to a juvenile escort ad placed online by undercover officers in 2016. They informed him the prostitute was 16 years old and he requested sexual services. Officers gave Heinze an undercover apartment address in Maple Grove, where he arrived and was subsequently arrested. A forensic analysis of Heinze’s phone showed he was communicating with undercover offi cers. Heinze was charged with a felony and pleaded guilty. He was convicted of a gross misdemeanor and sentenced to a two-year probation. He was given 60 days in the workhouse, with 305 days stayed if he successfully completes his probation terms. He was fined $3,300 with $2,300 of it stayed. He was also required to receive therapy and undergo a psychosexual evaluation.
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ST. ANDREW’S:New family shelter serves your neighbors in need FROM PAGE 1
Oakdale, the county's first homeless shelter, will celebrate its sixth year this September. Since 2011, St. Andrews has served more than 3,500 families and sheltered 585 families. It all started after a group of faith-based individuals came together to talk about homelessness in Forest Lake. The group eventually formed the nonprofit organization FLAMF and began to look at how it could best serve the homeless population. St. Andrews learned about FLAMF's efforts and the two groups decided to work together. Years after the Oakdale shelter was up and running, St. Andrews was getting inquiries from people in need of a shelter on the other side of the county. People would turn down the shelter because they didn't want to leave their communities. The partners began looking at other locations for a shelter and came across the rectory in Hugo that had been vacant for many years. “It was a chance to put a mission-based use to their former space with an organization that would commit to making the space habitable, keeping it habitable and providing case management for families,” said CRC Director Jenny Mason. “It is a win-win.” The new shelter has been a two-year process. Not only did it take a while to
get all the necessary approvals, but it also took time to secure grant funds from the Washington County Community Development Authority (CDA). Last summer the abatement process began, as the vacant home was fi lled with bats, asbestos and lead. In October, the renovations began. “We are rebuilding this house from the inside out,” Mason explained. “It has completely new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, (sanitary sewer).” The house will have five bedrooms for families and one bedroom for volunteers. With a maximum occupancy of 16, it will likely be home to two to three families. “These are their neighbors; these aren't people coming from St. Paul. They love their community and they want to stay in their community, but for whatever reason housing has become unaffordable for them,” Mason explained. “When we have people who are looking for housing, they mostly end up all the way in Forest Lake or Cottage Grove. These will mostly be people whose children are in the White Bear or Forest Lake schools.” Mason knows many residents are surprised to learn that homelessness is a problem in Washington County. Collectively, in the six school districts served by St. Andrew’s in Washington County and parts of suburban Ramsey County,
there are more than 900 homeless and highly mobile students (a designation assigned by the schools to primarily track transportation and social service needs of the students), Mason noted. In the four school districts that serve the Hugo area, numbers of homeless and highly mobile students are distributed as follows: White Bear Lake, 160; Forest Lake, 78; Stillwater, 50; and Mahtomedi, 28. As with any shelter environment, neighbors are often concerned about the potential for higher crime rates. Mason said they will not accept families who have a domestic violence background, untreated mental illness or who are actively using drugs. In addition, individuals’ criminal history will also be vetted. “We hate to turn people away, but we don't have the training or capacity to handle those needs, and we need to think of the other families there,” she said. “These are usually single moms who have two kids. When do they have time to commit a crime? Usually they are the victims of a crime themselves, rather than perpetrators.” The average stay in St. Andrew's Oakdale shelter is 60 days; however, there is no time limit on how long families can stay as long as they set goals and actively work to achieve them. The shelter has become a reality
thanks to numerous partners. Some of the key players in the project include FLAMF, the Church of St. Genevieve, Washington County CDA and the City of Hugo. In addition, several churches are also joining forces to help provided the hundreds of ongoing volunteer needs at the shelter including: Good Shepherd Lutheran, Circle Pines; St. Peter Catholic, Forest Lake; Hosanna Lutheran, Forest Lake; St. Genevieve’s Catholic, Centerville; Christ Lutheran, Marine on St. Croix; Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake; Elim Lutheran, Scandia; New Life Lutheran, Hugo; Forest Hills United Methodist, Forest Lake; St. Pius X, White Bear Lake; Wyoming United Methodist; Redeemer Lutheran, White Bear Lake; and South Shore Trinity, White Bear Lake. Members hailing from 30 churches volunteer their time at the Oakdale shelter. There is still a need for churches or other groups willing to provide volunteers. The grand opening celebration for the new shelter will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24. If all goes as planned, families will move in the second week of July. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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Michael Potthoff was presented with a flag in his brother Thomas Potthoff’s memory. His brother Thomas, of Circle Pines, served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War. In 1969, Potthoff was killed after his platoon came under enemy sniper fire.
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“SHOW DOGS” (PG) [SUGGESTIVE AND RUDE HUMOR, LANGUAGE AND SOME ACTION.] — An entertaining, funny, familyoriented, star-dotted (voiceovers by Alan Cumming, Shaquille O’Neal, Jordin Sparks, RuPaul and Gabriel Iglesias), predictable, 92-minute, pratfall comedy in which a clumsy FBI agent (Will Arnett) and a smart New York City Rottweiler cop (voiceover by Ludacris) go undercover at a prestigious dog show in Las Vegas and are aided by a dog handler (Natasha Lyonne), a Papillon (voiceover by Stanley Tucci), a pug, and three pigeons to nab an animal smuggler (Omar Chaparro) and return a young panda to its mother.
“THE MISANDRISTS” (NR) — When a German criminal (Til Schindler) is shot in 1999 and hides out in the basement of a rural Catholic school that is a front for the Female Liberation Army in this highly disturbing, sexually graphic, violent, Bruce La Bruce’s 91-minute, 2017 sequel to his 2005 film “The Raspberry Reich” which is somewhat based on the 1971 film “The Beguiled,” he ends up surrounded by radical lesbian terrorists (Kita Updike, Viva Ruiz, Kembra Pfahler, Caprice Crawford, Grete Gehrke, Victoire Laly, Olivia Kundisch and Lina Bembe) who are controlled and manipulated by a dangerous, delusional, handicapped “headmistress” (Susanne Sachße) who is bent on eradicating the male species. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding p films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, Schadewal Scha dewal who has been a Twin Cities film critic since sinc nce ce 1986. 19 198 98 To see more of her film reviews, log on to to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com ww ww
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Did you know? The average life span of an MLB baseball is five to seven pitches.
“Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.” CLUES ACROSS 1. Characters in one inch of tape 4. In a hold 9. Jewish mystic 14. A way to souse 15. A small sharp knife 16. Frogs, toads, tree toads 17. Brew 18. Rowdy carouser 20. Poetries 22. __ salts, remedy 23. Expect eagerly 24. Obstructing the view of something 28. Denotes three 29. Expression of uncertainty 30. Greek portico 31. Bureau 33. Electric battery 37. Vapor density 38. Radioactivity unit 39. Strive to equal or match 41. Cologne 42. Carrier’s invention 43. Highest in degree or quality 44. Female horses 46. Serbian 49. Publicity 50. Actress Lupino 51. Supporting structures 55. Jobs 58. Indian founder of Sikhism 59. Capital of Zimbabwe 60. Woman of charm and good looks 64. Order 65. Draft animal in desert regions 66. Unaccented syllable verse 67. Fail to keep pace 68. Sheath or shirtwaist 69. Moss stalks 70. __ Lilly, drug company
CLUES DOWN 1. Exclamation of praise 2. 200 island Pacific nation (alt. sp.) 3. Repeated 4. Hungers 5. School of Business, UCB 6. Bobby __, NHL champ 7. Lease 8. More parched 9. Medieval merchant guild 10. Negative ions 11. Top 12. One of the Gershwins 13. Dekalitre 19. Imitate 21. Gentlemen 24. Dawn 25. A citizen of Chile 26. Bright stars 27. Codfish genus 31. Extremely unrefined 32. Diacritical mark 34. Correspondences 35. Indicates position 36. Small cup 40. 12th Greek letter 41. Capable of being eliminated 45. 12th Jewish month 47. Rechristen 48. In a way, imputes 52. Hydroxyls + 2C 53. Follows sigma 54. Vegetable shrubs 56. South African village 57. Monetary unit of D.R. Congo 59. First Chinese dynasty 60. Divides evenly into (Math) 61. Household god (Roman) 62. Pakistani rupee 63. American time
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Over $76,000 awarded to Centennial seniors This year, 113 scholarships totaling $76,250 were awarded to high school seniors at Centennial's annual Scholarship Night Tuesday, May 22. Donor support includes 44 businesses, organizations and individuals. Centennial High School partners with the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) for the administration, selection and fundraising of scholarships. The following scholarships were awarded: • 916 Education Foundation Scholarship: Asceana Dean-Nelson, Alyssa Gerr, Jacob Hoel, Samuel Struck and Hailey Ziegler. • A.P. Bergee Scholarship: Alana Bordeaux and Nicholas Toensing. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #566 Scholarship: Elijah Dahl. • American Legion Post #566: Claire Ackerman • American Red Cross Scholarship: Hannah Bombeck, Hailey Feela, Zachary Fritz and Kally Leidig. • Blaine Police Federation Scholarship: Dylan Wenzel. • Blue Heron PTO Scholarship: Elise Darling and Joshua Wheeler. • Bluedorn Jump Start Scholarship: Nickolas McKinney and Michael Opheim. • Byrd Family Scholarship: Jesus Pillado. • Cathy Biehn Memorial Scholarship: Benjamin Schuebel. • Centennial 2012 Varsity Softball Team Honorarium: Madeline Johnson. • CAEF Scholarship: Claire Ackerman, Henry Elsenpeter, Emma Harville, Briana Hogstad, Michel Justen, Isabella Kelly, Brenna Lindblad, Lucas McGregor, Kelsy Mendenhall, Michael Opheim, Abigail Peloquin, Evan Sterling, Charles Sylvester, Eric Thomas and Meghan Wilson. • Centennial Basketball Association Scholarship: Natalie Danzl, Zachary Fritz, Nicholas Lee, Alexis Matthews, Andrew Metz, Emily Mulberry, Andrew Nordquist and Claire Orth. • Centennial Choir Boosters Scholarship: Hailey Beck, Samantha Latterell, Tyler Leavell, Brenna Lindblad, Emma Madeux, Erin Rademacher. • Centennial Cooks Scholarship: Daniel Abraham, Cassondra Cavegn, Jacob Parsons and Allyson Sellner. • CEA Scholarship: Daniel Cassidy, Zachary Fritz, Alex Tangren and Dylan Wenzel. • Centennial Girls Soccer Booster Scholarship: Amanda Ahles and Jessica Stenvig. • Centennial Girls Swim and Dive Scholarship: Madeline Beilby and Seela Wang. • Centennial School Employees Association Scholarship: Eric Barnes, Lia Marie Gentilini, Lily Jansa and Michael Liebgott. • Centennial Utilities Commission Scholarship: Owen Frederick. • Centennial Youth Hockey Association Scholarship: Sarah Jennrich and Tristan Johnson. • Chain of Lakes Rotary STRIVE Program Scholarship: Alexis Brownlee, David Dolney, Alyssa Gerr, Mikaela Hayes, Mackenzie Lartch and Alexa Yabandith, • Connexus Energy Scholarship: Rachel Garofalo, Reily Haney and Christina Monroe. • Comcast Scholarship: Lily Jansa. • Cougar Big Paw Football Scholarship: Peyton Greve. • David Dobovsky Memorial Scholarship: Wyatt Schoephoerster, Kaiya Carlson, Lily Jansa and
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Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) scholarship recipients include: Claire Ackerman, Henry Elsenpeter, Emma Harville, Briana Hogstad, Michel Justen, Isabella Kelly, Brenna Lindblad, Lucas McGregor, Kelsy Mendenhall, Michael Opheim, Abigail Peloquin, Evan Sterling, Charles Sylvester, Eric Thomas and Meghan Wilson.
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Centennial Education Association (CEA) scholarship recipients include: Daniel Cassidy, Zachary Fritz, Alex Tangren and Dylan Wenzel.
Izabella Raleigh. • Droel Family Dentistry Scholarship: Amy Jorgenson. • Eggert Family Dentistry Scholarship: Emily Nadeau. • Julie Fjeld Memorial Scholarship: Ruth Crowder, Owen Drabek. • Katie Huston Memorial Scholarship: Emily Mulberry. • Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship: Peyton Greve, Madelyn Harvieux and Shanell Lovelace. • Muske Community Support Foundation Scholarship: Victoria Williams. • Principal Lawrence Biehn Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Beaulieu, Jessica Stenvig. • Rice Lake Elementary Scholarship: Peyton Greve and Brenna Lindblad. • Roth Family Scholarship: Elissa Rooney. • Slipka Leadership Scholarship: Luke Arends, Jacob Parsons, Izabella Raleigh and Jessica Stenvig. • Golden Lake Mentoring Scholarship: Peyton Greve,
Jens Hovelsrud and Solomon Tilleskjor. • Sue Atluru Memorial Scholarship (North Suburban Family Physicians): Gracie Peterson. • Support Services Scholarship: Zachary Beddow and Katie DeBoer. • The Betty Halland Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Macken and Julia Ratz. • The Blue Line Club Boys Hockey Scholarship: Andrew Stuart. • The Class of 2002 Scholarship: Luke Arends. • The William J. Mattke Family Scholarship Fund of Infaith Community Foundation Scholarship: Skylar Hanson. • Zach Nordine Next Chapter Scholarship: Elijah Dahl. To learn more about the scholarship program, process or create a scholarship in your name, contact any member of the Centennial High School counseling staff or CAEF.
YOUR CAREER CONNECTION HIRING EVENT Location: Masterson Staffing Solutions 26685 Fallbrook Ave. Wyoming, MN 55092 When: Saturday June 9th 11AM-3PM Event: Get career advice/Discuss job opportunities Fill out an application! Contact: Melissa Bentley MASTERSON STAFFING SOLUTIONS 651-462-5226 for more information Email: wyoming@mastersonstaffing.com
ELIGIBILITY WORKER To provide initial and ongoing case management and assessment for all public assistance programs; to maintain current and accurate knowledge of all agency programs, policies, procedures, operations, federal, state and county statutes, rules, regulations and policies governing such programs for individuals and families of Chisago County. Must be Merit System eligible $17.67 to $24.12 DOQ. To apply, go to https://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm and click on Job Posting 951-Online. Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m., June 8, 2018. Examination process: In order to be considered for this job, you must take and pass an examination, which is offered online. The examination measures math skills used in determining eligibility for programs and reading comprehension. After your Merit System application has been submitted, you will be sent a link to access the examination sections--if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job classification. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must complete the exam within (3) three days of the closing date, or by no later than midnight, June 12, 2018.
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Centennial seniors kick offgraduation festives
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Around 70 high school seniors visited Rice Lake Elementary School to see where their Centennial journey began.
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Mrs. Jordan found a class picture of the seniors who were in her 2009-10 fourth-grade class.
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Grass fire near split
Seniors arrive by bus for the senior parade.
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Seniors finish up the parade with more high-fi ves.
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Seniors walk the halls and give high-fives to students at Rice Lake Elementary.
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on St. Paul’s Front Porch June 8-10: Saints vs. Canaries June 11 - 13 : Saints vs. RedHawks
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Students and staffat Rice Lake Elementary filled a poster board with old class photos of the seniors who were visiting.
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The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department responded to a grass fire around 3:11 p.m. Monday, May 28, near the I-35W and I-35E split. Forest Lake Fire was in the process of also responding to the call but was cancelled in route, as the fire had already been contained by Lino Lakes personnel.