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Community rallies to save Mel-O-Dee Stables BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
If Reins of Love cannot come up enough money for a down payment and closing costs soon, the Mel-ODee Stables estate will be sold. Mel-O-Dee Stables, located at 13151 Elmcrest Ave. N. in Hugo, has operated as a full-service equine facility since 1971. The 40-acre
farm has indoor/outdoor boarding options as well as indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Last December, Reins of Love founder Cynthia Marx moved her operation from Isanti to Mel-O-Dee Stables. Reins of Love provides refuge and rehabilitation for abused equine, as well as riding lessons and therapy services. Marx has been leasing the property with intent to
expand the services offered at MelO-Dee Stables to create an equine environment for the community, including a garden, pond, trails, picnic tables and events. “It breaks my heart knowing that it might not happen. We are so close,” Marx said. “We want to make this a family farm. We want SEE MEL-O-DEE, PAGE 2
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Field of sunshine Although Waldoch Farm’s annual Sunflower Festival looks a bit different this year, there is still plenty of fun to be had in addition to many photo opportunities along the way. See more photos on page 12.
HUGO — Residents out and about the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 15, likely noticed a heavy law enforcement presence around town. The presence of sheriff deputies and police officers was an effort to be prepared in case things got out of hand at the Black Lives Matter rally, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. outside of the home of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll. The group gathered in the Sears parking lot on Rice Street in St. Paul and traveled to Hugo. Washington County Sheriff’s (WCSO) Office Cmdr. Doug Anschutz said the event was not a surprise to the WCSO. “When the Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the protest, we immediately developed an action plan, in addition to having a contingency plan in the event the protest grew. We had a large amount of deputies and officers on scene,” Anschutz said. “The Sheriff’s Office took the protest seriously and was prepared for it. Our top priorities were to ensure public safety and protect private property while allowing people to exercise their First Amendment rights.” The WCSO requested assistance from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Forest Lake Police Department, Lino Lakes Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol. According to Anschutz, he estimates there were around 150-200 people in attendance at the rally. He would not say if any roads or intersections had to be temporarily closed, but he did mention that the protestors used “road guards” to help facilitate their caravan’s progress to Hugo. The State Patrol monitored intersections SEE BLM, PAGE 11
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it to be a destination that people can come to. These are experiences that need to be more attainable for families.� In March, Mel-O-Dee Stables owner Donna Meline passed away at the age of 90. Before she died, Marx had several conversations with Meline about the future of the property. “She would say things like, ‘I can’t imagine this being anything but a horse farm,’� Marx recalled, adding that she, too, could not envision the property without horses. Reins of Love’s lease ends Nov. 30. The property is currently listed for sale. Without the funds to purchase the property, Reins of Love will not be able to fulfi ll its dreams in support of the equine community and community at large. Time is also of the essence. Reins of Love not only has right of fi rst refusal until November, it is eligible to receive significant benefits if it purchases the property by the end of September, Marx said. When Lino Lakes resident Sarah Marrinan heard Reins of Love was in need of funds, her fi rst thought was to take out a loan herself to help. “I panicked when the idea of this opportunity going away crossed my mind. This has become a staple of our lives,� she said. Marrinan then decided to start a GoFundMe crowdfunding. She lives in the Clearwater Creek development and has many fond memories of waking by Mel-O-Dee Stables with her two daughters to pet the horses. Back in March, Marrinan and her daughters found out they could become volunteers for the organization; by April they were on the schedule. “I don’t know who was more pumped to scoop horse poop, me or my kids!� she said, laughing. The chores the volunteers perform are rewarding and teach important lessons, Marrinan noted.
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“Volunteering at the stables doesn’t involve much time with the horses. So much of it is fi xing things, scooping poop, cleaning, washing water buckets and a few minutes of walking the horses out to pasture,â€? she said. “Where else is there something that instills such a work ethic and happiness? ‌ so many people don’t know it is available, and the community could lose it. It doesn’t matter who buys it, if this isn’t their (Reins of Love) vision, I see it as a loss.â€? 2002 White Bear Lake Area High School grad Tim Ngo also volunteers his time at Mel-O-Dee Stables and said Reins of Love is where he found his purpose in life. Ngo, an Iraq War Army veteran, was injured in combat and lost a piece of his skull after a grenade attack in 2004. He was in a severe depression last fall when a friend of his suggested he check out Reins of Love. He said, “I went to check it out and I ended up
CITY OF CENTERVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION MEETING The City of Centerville is providing notice that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 to review the amended draft Part 2 Wellhead Protection Plan. This public hearing will be held at 6:30pm at City Hall (1880 Main Street) as part of the regular City Council meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing and provide comments or questions about the wellhead protection plan at that time. The amended Wellhead Protection Plan is designed to continue CenterYLOOH¡V HIIRUWV WR SUHYHQW KXPDQ FDXVHG FRQWDPLQDWLRQ IURP HQWHULQJ WKH SXEOLF ZDWHU VXSSO\ ZHOOV 7KH SODQ LGHQWLÀHV WKH DUHD RI WKH JURXQGZDWHU DTXLIHU that supplies water to the wells over a 10-year period. Based on the level of vulnerability of the aquifer within this area, potential sources of contamination ZHUH LGHQWLÀHG DQG D PDQDJHPHQW SODQ ZDV FUHDWHG WR UHGXFH ULVNV RI FRQtamination. Please feel free to contact the City (651) 429-3232 if you have any questions or if you need additional information regarding the above stated item. 7HUHVD %HQGHU &LW\ &OHUN Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 25, 2020.
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bonding with one of the horses� (Trigger). “Finding something like this that is therapeutic is amazing, because I didn’t want to be one of the 22 veterans that commits suicide (each) day. It gives me a reason to get up in the morning, to be able to come out and help with the barn, bond with the horses. It
is amazing what a horse can do.� In addition to launching Mel-O-Dee Stables’ GoFundMe page www. gofundme.com/f/savemelodee-stables-fromdevelopment, Marx also started a petition on Change. org in an effort to see if neighbors truly want MelO-Dee Stables to continue.
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College of Saint Benedict: Kayla Borglund and Ashley Dalbec, both of Hugo. Concordia College: Erik Tolkinen of Lino Lakes. Drake University: Taylor Mcaulay of Lino Lakes. Gustavus Adolphus College: Owen Fredrick, Tate Littlefield and Caitlin Trobec, all of Lino Lakes. Lawrence University: Shae Erlandson of Circle Pines. Marquette University: Claire Ackerman and Liz De Vere Hunt, both of Circle Pines;
Wichita State University: Anthony Colangelo of Circle Pines. The following local students graduated from a college or university in spring 2020: Bethel University: Kathryn Carlson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Levi Nelson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, physics, engineering; Amanda Pacholl of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Jocob Stein of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, applied physics;
Rachel McLaughlin of Lino Lakes.
Sierra Beilby of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts, communication arts, literature education grades 5-12 and English literature;
Millikin University: Courtney Klein of Lino Lakes.
Jacob Burgoon of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts, athletic training.
Minnesota State University: Amanda Deutsch, Maria Graff, Alexander Hauser, Rheanna Hendrickson, Schaelly Hildebrandt, Sarah Kamrath, Elizabeth Klein, Ashlyn Larson, Paul Lesch, Zachary Olson, Taylor Payne, Rebecca Peterson, Jordon Pierson, Jack Rosenberg, Jacob Siler, Nicholas Siler, Marissa Waldoch and Taylor Wemple, all of Lino Lakes;
College of St. Scholastica: Makenzie Anderson of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, nursing, magna cum laude;
Miah Espersen, Aleia MacRae, Dominik Routhe and Jesse Sellner, all of Circle Pines. Montana State University: Kyle Nickman of Lino Lakes. North Dakota State University: Tanya Le, Rachel Meachem and Emily Pfeffer, all of Circle Pines; Alex Dehmer, Spencer Ekstrom, Alexander Feltman, Jacob Huber, Chase Indehar, Dylan Kallman, Anna Lundeen, Carolyn Poppke, Meghan Smude, Michael Solheid, Laura Trettel and Mitchell Woodcock, all of Lino Lakes. St. Cloud State University: Eric Hotakainen, Andrew Schmidt, Jenna Trost and Ariel Widman, all of Lino Lakes. Saint John’s University: Jacob Ehleringer and Cullen Trobec, both of Lino Lakes. University of Kansas: Abby Palma and Grace Vanbergen, both of Lino Lakes. University of Minnesota-Duluth: Lukas Coffman, Darla Eckart, Elizabeth Grone, Sydney Hoglund, Kendall Kramar, Grace Magill, Eliana Marciano, Kinyee Sin, Shayla Stoterau, Taylor Thole, Spencer Tuma and Paxton Zirpel, all of Lino Lakes; Matthew Ardito, Ruth Crowder, Sarah Grow, Dylan Ibarra, Maria Landfried, Brian Norr and Joy Ohana, all of Circle Pines. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Kaisa Bornhoft, Abigail Boyer, Christopher Chen, Madeline Fidler, Brian Griffiths, Giles Koski, Tyler Mattson, Chloe McLean, Laurel Pierskalla, Cora Rost, Korinne Skrypek, Julia Stein, Jenna Stellmack, Daniel Storrar, Katherine Walcheck, Griffin Westerman, Jonah Westerman and Brianne Ziegler, all of Lino Lakes; Daniel Abraham, Olivia Anzior, Bailey Arman, Savanna Bui, Madelyne Carlson, Rachel Garofolo, Terrance Gray, Maxfield Halverson, Madelyn Harvieux, Kasianay Johnstone, Adriana Knox, Brandon Kong, Arcadia Langmead, Amber Leclaire, Lillian Luu, Kelsy Mendenhall, Cassandra Moseng, Elijah Nguyen, Brady Partington, Karina Resler, Ashley Salgren, Naomi Schmeck, Mary Grace Shearon, Abigail Sproull, Eric Thomas, Andy Xam and Rose Xiong, all of Circle Pines.
Jordan Dickinson of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, nursing, cum laude; Jennifer Martin of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Christin Norman of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Anna Sandberg of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, nursing. Marquette University: Elizabeth De Vere Hunt of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, biomedical sciences. Normandale College: Asha Ahmed of Circle Pines, Associate of Arts, psychology transfer pathway, with high honors; Jill Jackson of Lino Lakes, certificate, human resource management. North Dakota State University: Matthew Kohl of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, architecture; Alexandra Lee of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, dietetics, with honors; Alex Lundeen of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering, with honors; Derek Pearson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, industrial engineering and management. Rockhurst University: Kaitlin Farmerie of Lino Lakes, master’s in occupational therapy. St. Cloud State University: Shane Weigman of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, athletic training, cum laude; Cassandra Walker of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice studies, with honors. Saint John’s University: Alexander Swanson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Cullen Trobec of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, political science, magna cum laude. Saint Mary’s University: Aaron Kibirge of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts. University of North Dakota: Alexander Zimmerman of Circle Pines; Emily DeBoer and Angie Thompson, both of Lino Lakes. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Hailey Hults of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, special education; Marjorie Summer of Circle Pines, Associate of Applied Science, arts and sciences; Michael Ernster of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, English;
University of Northern Colorado: Genevieve Clayton of Circle Pines.
Brianna Kuznia of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, communication sciences and disorders;
University of North Dakota: Matthew Hareland, Claire Orth, Meghan Wilson, David Poppke and Alex Tangren, all of Lino Lakes;
Alexandra Larson of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, environmental public health;
Ashley Ebeling, McKenna Johnson and Nathan Zola, all of Circle Pines.
Josephine Montague of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, management;
Meghan Rogan of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, information systems; Sarah Rogan of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Business Administration, business administration; Rachel Stevens, Bachelor of Business Administration, health care administration. University of Wisconsin-Madison: Abigayle Hoover of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, microbiology; Colin Abou-Zeid of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering; Delaney Warren of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, nursing, with distinction; Jessica Zola of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, English, with distinction. University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Samantha Dahlke of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, biology; Jaycie Gerding of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Social Work, with honors; Varsha Schusted of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, communication sciences and disorders; John Whaley of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, communication studies; Mari Zech of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, English, cum laude. Calvin Kenyon of Lino Lakes graduated from the Construction Electrician program at Anoka Technical College in May. University of Wisconsin-Stout: Asha Bahr of Circle Pines, master’s degree, rehabilitation counseling; Alison Farris of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Erin Thomas of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Science, rehabilitation services. University of Wyoming: Susan Alt of Lino Lakes, Master of Arts. Western Governors University: Chelse Lumzy of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Arts, special education. The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced the following All-Academic Award winners and Scholastic Honor Roll recipients: Alexander Rogan of Lino Lakes (golf, UW-Eau Claire); Ivan Newham of Circle Pines (swimming and diving, UW-Stevens Point); Anna Sveiven of Circle Pines (soccer, UW-Eau Claire). Nathan Navratil of Lino Lakes, a 2020 graduate of Hastings College, received Performance of Distinction in Poetry Interpretation from the National Forensics Association.
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Bemidji State University: Sophie Chiodo, Alyssa Distler, William Gallagher, Alyssa Kissell, Krista Knutson, Jacob Olson, Carson Tembrock, Leia Waldoch, Julia Welciek and Russell Zwiers, all of Lino Lakes.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Bridger Hagen, Gabriel Koenig, Samantha Lesch, Abigail Nelson, Ryan Trettel and Zachary Vang, all of Lino Lakes.
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id you know kids as young as 10 can starting driving a boat after they get their boater’s safety license? Both of our kids completed their boater safety course a few years ago on a Christmas break road trip and have been driving our boats ever since, averaging 100+ hours a season. Our lakes are part of Minnesota culture. Anyone who wants to spend time on a lake, whether in a motor boat, sail boat, Personal Water Craft (PWC), kayak or paddle board, should complete a boating safety course. It is dangerous to venture out onto one of Minnesota’s lakes without understanding the fundamentals and rules of boating safety. This summer has been especially dangerous with reported accidents. Publisher’s the When people are new to a sport or hobby like View boating, the learning never Carter Johnson ends. Several times I have witnessed inexperienced people on boats who were stranded because they didn’t know how to operate them. Multiple times our family has pulled paddle boarders to safety after and paddling down wind and getting into trouble, or a group of kayakers trying to cross the lake on a weekend. A few weeks ago, I saw two close calls because kayaks had formed a long single file line as a group and tried to cross open water, blocking all boat traffic. It was both dangerous and inconsiderate. Likewise, boaters have to make good decisions about their speed, when and where to tow a water-skier, surfer, wakeboarder or tuber, like avoiding busy intersections and being considerate on non-motorized watercraft and fisherman. If you’re taking to the water, it is recommended that you read the Minnesota Boating Guide put out by the DNR. It’s also recommended everyone spend a few dollars and take the online boater safety course. It is relatively easy to complete in a few hours. You will learn the ins and outs of overtaking another boat, how to pull a water skier and what type of boats need to yield to sail boats. Do your part to make our lakes safe and enjoyable. If you’re an avid boater take time to invest safe boating practices with your friends and family.
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To these impeded services, add a vital source of local news for many Americans — the daily or weekly newspaper delivered to their mailboxes by a postal carrier. In the public imagination, kids on bikes earning a bit of money before or after school still toss the local newspaper to the doorstep of subscribers. They were long ago replaced by adults with cars — but even that has changed at many local newspapers. Finding the independent contractors willing to deliver before dawn is a challenge for many newspapers, and sometimes the shrinking sizes of their routes make no economic sense for the newspaper or the driver. Newspapers discovered over the years, too, that their “alternative delivery” strategies for distributing advertising materials were becoming prohibitively expensive. The most cost-effective alternative for these newspapers is often the Postal Service. Newspapers and the USPS over the years have had their “frenemy” moments, with publications ever alert to changes in postage rates — with their arcane distinctions such as “in-county carrier routed sorted” or “Saturation/High Density Plus/ High Density flats” — that have their roots going back to 1775 when the Post Office founded by Ben Franklin set purposely low rates so that newspapers could bring information quickly to the Colonies in the throes of revolution. But just as the newspaper is a local
business, the local Post Offices and distribution centers are staffed not by faceless bureaucrats but neighbors and community residents. Newspapers’ partnership with the USPS has so far ensured that readers usually get their copies the same day that’s printed on the front page. Delivering newspapers is just one of the important services of an institution that has “service” in its very name. Unfortunately, the USPS is being treated as if it is a commercial enterprise that now “loses” money, a standard never applied to the Department of Defense, say, or FEMA. Nor has another agency, or private enterprise for that matter, been forced by law to pay upfront the cost of postretirement health benefits going 75 years into the future. The Institute for Policy Studies, a non-partisan think tank, figures this mandate costs the USPS more than $4 billion a year. Delivering the mail, including delivering newspapers, throughout the nascent and soon to be sprawling United States was so important to the framers of the Constitution that in its Article I they empowered Congress “To establish Post Offices and Post Roads.” With this crisis that’s been forced upon an already wounded United States Postal Service, it’s time to remind Congress that it also has a duty to sustain this vital wellspring of democracy and American identity. Dean Ridings is the CEO of America’s Newspapers.
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NAMES IN THE NEWS Kennedy Stanek of Lino Lakes has been awarded the Amber Boyd Memorial Scholarship from Anoka County 4-H. Stanek has been involved with the horse project for six years, during which she has served as a Horseless Horse (4-H members who are interested in learning about horses but who do not own their own horse) and 4-H Cloverbud (K-2 4-H members) mentor, shown her own horses in county and state shows, and served as secretary on Horse Committee. Stanek also represented Anoka County 4-H on national trips for the judging team and horse quiz bowl team.
The $500 scholarship is awarded in memory of Amber Boyd, an active member of the Anoka County 4-H horse project. Stanek also received a $200 Livestock Scholarship for demonstrating leadership and achievement skills within the livestock project areas. Callie Anderson of Blaine received a Youth Education Scholarship of $500. She is attending the College of Saint Benedict. Jack O’Leary, of Circle Pines, is currently serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Master Gardeners launch virtual program It’s never been easier to ask a Master Gardener. Anoka County Master Gardeners launched their virtual “Ask a Master Gardener” program Wednesday, Aug. 19. Log on to weekly Zoom sessions from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays or 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays. You will be virtually connected to Anoka County Extension Master Gardeners who can offer research-based information and advice in a live Q&A setting. The online offering will run through September. To register, visit anokamastergardeners.org.
Blankets for Bridging Cub Scout Pack 432 and Scouts BSA Troop 136 are sponsoring a blanket drive to collect blankets for Bridging, a nonprofit that empowers people to thrive in their homes. Bridging provides quality furniture and household goods for those who are pursuing housing stability. In addition, the organization aims to provide 240 blankets per week to families in need and to Twin Cities homeless populations. From Aug. 24 through Sept. 4, community members can donate a blanket to a collection bin at the Centennial Lakes Police Department (lobby or the St. Genevieve Parish Center in Centerville (entryway). Porch pickup for blankets in Hugo, Centerville, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines can also be requested by emailing PR@cubpack432.com. Scouts are looking for blankets that are new or gently used of all sizes (throw, twin, full, queen, king), all types (quilts, afghans, duvets, comforters, throws, bedspreads); and a variety of patterns and materials for all ages. Blankets that have dirt, stains, rips, odors or animal hair should not be donated.
Petri is a neutered, 6-year-old Chihuahua mix. He weighs 7 pounds and is housetrained. Petri isn’t perfect, and he’s not willing to admit that. He is incredibly loving and devoted to his people, but it takes him a good chunk of time to warm up. Petri is a titch suspicious and thinks everyone and everything is a home invader. Despite his need to be the household’s 7-pound bodyguard, his fosters are actively helping him overcome his fears of new people and things. Petri really does want to please his people. He listens well and takes treats gently. Petri loves to lounge on the couch and maintain leadership of the household (or so he thinks). Petri does great with other dogs once they’ve made the proper acquaintance. Petri is looking for an owner who won’t take any of his nonsense and has lots of patience. If you are interested in Petri, fi ll out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, a placement coordinator will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
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PAID LETTER Impressed with Kris Fredrick I have been a special education teacher for almost 40 years. Over 30 of those have been in the Centennial School District. I have always voted for candidates who are supporters of public education who will be helpful to the families I work with and my colleagues in education. This year, I am very impressed with what I have learned about Kris Fredrick, who is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 38A. Kris will work to ensure schools have the resources needed to meet the needs of all students—including those with special needs. He believes, as I do, in the importance of making sure that students have access to psychologists and counselors who can support the work of teachers and address the mental health needs of their students. Kris understands the importance of making sure that students have access to job training and apprenticeship programs as well as affordable college opportunities. Kris has had a variety of experiences in the school system, so he understands
the needs of students and educators. He currently works as a technology specialist in the Mounds View School District. He has served on ISD12’s Systems Accountability Committee and was president of Blue Heron’s PTO for two years. He has been a volunteer with the band program at the middle school. He is also the parent of two sons who graduated from Centennial Schools and a daughter who currently is at Centennial Middle School. This summer I have been volunteering for Kris’ campaign and find him to be extremely organized and very approachable. His time commitment to learning about this community and what its needs are is very impressive. Check out his website at voteforkris.com and then join me in voting for Kris (with a “K”) in November. Renee Dietz Circle Pines
Thanks for the warning In a recent letter to the editor, Lynn Jorris criticized a vote I took to stop Gov. Walz’s end-run around the Legislature in which he directed the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to adopt California vehicle emission standards. Walz’s move is a really bad idea for several reasons, the first being that under the federal Clean Air Act, other states can adopt California’s standards but must then follow them exactly — meaning Minnesota would be at the will of California’s Air Resources Emissions Board when it makes any changes to their standards in the future. Second, under the MPCA’s scheme, dealerships are forced to stock electric vehicles whether the demand is there or not. In Minnesota, 82% of vehicle sales are SUVs, light-duty trucks, and minivans, while California’s most popular vehicle is the Honda Accord. Not only could these rules increase the average cost of a vehicle by $2,000, they could result in a stockpile of unsold, unwanted electric vehicles on dealer’s lots. Finally, Minnesota does not yet have the charging infrastructure to accommodate a government-mandated huge increase in electric vehicles, especially in Greater Minnesota (or, as Gov. Walz calls it, the land of “rocks and cows”). On the bigger picture, environmentalists demand electricity
generation that is 100% dependent on renewables by 2050, a goal endorsed by Gov. Walz and the Democrats. But we can see how increasing dependence on renewables is playing out in California during its crippling heat wave. Power outages are occurring due to “greening” the power grid with wind and solar (36%) combined with closing dozens of natural gas plants. Because wind and solar are unreliable during peak demand, the state is struggling to keep the lights on and air conditioners blasting. We all want clean energy, but it needs to be reliable. Electric vehicle mandates to address climate change are fraught with tradeoffs, market distortions, bureaucracy and subsidies — which is why there was bipartisan support on the vote to stop the MPCA from implementing its new rule. In closing, Lynn Jorris tells us that Kris Fredrick, candidate for state representative, supports the MPCA’s proposed California standards. The citizens of 38A thank you for the advance warning! Linda Runbeck State Representative, District 38A Circle Pines
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Applecrest Orchards under new ownership BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
While searching for property for his newly established business, Chris Ellis stumbled upon Applecrest Orchards and decided it would be perfect. Stillwater residents Chris Ellis and his wife Shelli purchased the property and business, located at 7306 24th Ave. N. in Hugo, in November 2019. “We were looking for property, but not necessarily an orchard,” Chris recalled. “It worked out as a beautiful scenario, both to bring the orchard back to life and keep it running as a business and then at the same time team up on the engineering side.” In January, Chris launched AI Grow LLC, which develops control systems for greenhouse automation. Both businesses are full-time endeavors for Chris. He described Applecrest Orchards as the “family business” and AI Grow as the “office” or “day job.” Applecrest Orchards has one full-time employee, a few volunteers and, currently, an intern. AI Grow has six employees. Shelli is the creative director for the orchard, as her graphic design and photography skills have been put to good use. Applecrest Orchards has been around since 1985 and had a few different owners. The 10 1/2-acre property boasts about 1,400 trees surrounding an 1884 farmhouse. Chris and Shelli purchased the orchard from Dave Graetzer, who bought the property back in 2003. Chris explained that as part of the purchase, Graetzer agreed to serve as a mentor for the fi rst season. Although the property is under new
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Applecrest Orchards, located at 7306 24th Ave. N. in Hugo, will open its doors to the public for a soft opening Aug. 29 and a grand opening Sept. 5.
ownership, there are no big changes in store for the fi rst year of operation. “We want to pick up where Dave left off,” said Applecrest volunteer Rachel March. “We are not trying to recreate the wheel; we are just trying to continue with the family orchard experience.” Chris added, “We want to put a lot of emphasis on community. We are very proud and honored to be here. Everyone we have met has been extremely supportive, so we want to deliver for them.” Customers will fi nd 33 varieties of apples at Applecrest along with pears, heirloom pumpkins and squash, frozen apple pies, caramel apples, jams, jellies and more. In addition to selling goods from Minnesota businesses, customers can also purchase house-brand treats, as Shelli obtained her cottage food license.
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In addition to plenty of apples and pears, Applecrest Orchards visitors will find frienldy chickens on the family farm.
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Applecrest Orchards is now owned by Stillwater residents Chris and Shelli Ellis. The couple purchased the business and property in November 2019, so this is their first growing season.
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1861 Main St | 651-653-7755 CENTERVILLE TIDBITS Works Director Paul Palzer found accessibility deficiencies. Public Works elected to take care of these deficiencies as soon as possible as the cost to do so is still reasonable. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires accessible routes to city facilities. The corrections involve a few small areas of trail connections to add to the system. City staff solicited quotes to pave some access paths needed to mitigate accessibility issues, and council awarded the contract to Mueller Asphalt in the amount of $10,584 for the construction of trail improvements. Funding would amount to $10,584 with monies from the street and trail fund. • Approved pay request No. 4 to A-1 Excavating in the amount of $424,975.54 for the Downtown Street and Utility Improvements. • Passed a resolution electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for calendar years 2021 through 2030. Although the city has already completed the latest version of the Comprehensive Plan, it is resubmitting its housing goals above and beyond what is required in the Comprehensive Plan to be eligible for some of the $23 million in grant dollars. “We care about housing stock and our tax base,” Statz said, “so we do have affordable housing in town, with the need for it not as great in Centerville as in other towns.” • Approved the waiver of assessment appeal for water service connections at six properties: 1724 Heritage St., 7048 Progress Road, 7072 Progress Road, 7082 Progress Road, 7085 Progress
POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a disorderly conduct report in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 12. • An officer was dispatched to a report of a runaway juvenile in Centerville Aug. 12. • Police responded to the 200 block of Cobbler Court in Circle Pines Aug. 14 for a damage to property report. The caller said an unknown suspect slashed a bike tire at his residence. The estimated damage is $100. • Police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Lovell Road in Lexington Aug. 14 on report of property damage. • A missing person report was made for an adult female who was last seen in the area of 20th Avenue and Deer Pass Drive in Centerville Aug. 14. Officers continue to work the case, which is still under investigation. • Police were dispatched to a possible hit-and-run property damage accident that occurred in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 15. • Officers were dispatched to a report of vandalism in Blaine near the border of Lexington Aug. 15. • Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 15 for a neighbor dispute. Officers returned again to mediate the situation Aug. 17. • Police responded to a business in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 17 on a trespassing issue. The caller advised that an adult woman was soliciting people for money in the area. Officers subsequently located the female and advised her to cease soliciting or be trespassed from the business. • Officers responded to the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Aug. 17 on a theft report. Upon arrival, officers found that several Amazon boxes had been opened and riffled through. The estimated loss is $200. • Police were dispatched to the 9500 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Aug. 17 regarding a missing yard sign. SEE MORE POLICE REPORTS ON PAGE 11
Road and 7059 Goiffon Road. The property owners recently connected to city water and have been assessed for the improvements in various amounts, around $14,000 or so. They have waived the right to object to the assessments. • Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every year, the month of October is so recognized throughout the country. Cities and counties take the opportunity to honor this cause and make their communities aware of the importance of ongoing work to create a violence-free community. Alexandra House partners with communities in Anoka County to promote awareness of domestic violence. • Heard the Administrator/Engineer’s Report from Statz: –Centerville businesses that committed to participating in the Blue Sign program include Kelly’s Korner, Korner Express, Wiseguys Pizza and CenterMart. The Economic Development Authority’s program provides a 75% participation in the costs for the first year of having the businesses’ logos placed on the blue signs on I-35E. –The Planning and Zoning Commission was presented with a concept plan for a three-story, 96-unit apartment complex on commercially zoned land between 20th and 21st avenues, north of Main Street. The project would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning. If the developer chooses to pursue these land use requests, a public hearing would be scheduled to receive community input on the proposal. –The contractor for the 20th Avenue Mini Storage was scheduled to begin utility installation on Aug. 11. –The developer of Bay View Villas (at the former Waterworks site) continues to work on site cleanup, restoration and
landscaping. A meeting was held with the neighboring property owners to lay out the construction of their driveway access onto the new LaValle Drive. –A developer was looking to build a 50unit apartment building, potentially with an affordable housing component. Staff shared information on downtown parcels for sale and on those that may be conducive to redevelopment. –A market researcher approached city staff, interested in the number of senior living facilities in development or construction approached city staff. –After canceling the originally scheduled citywide cleanup day due to COVID-19, staff has made some technology investments to reduce person-to-person contact. A preliminary date of Saturday, Oct. 10, has been set for the rescheduled event. –All utility work on the 2020 Downtown Street Utility Improvements project is complete except for the installation of new water services to residences. Paving by Labor Day is possible. –The Parks and Recreation Committee has one open seat and is looking for a candidate. Apply for the position on the city’s website at centervillemn.com. –Normally scheduled for Aug. 4, a new Night to Unite date has been set for Oct. 6. –A member of the Centennial Police Department staff has tested positive for COVID-19; a paid, on-call member of the Centennial Fire District has tested positive for COVID-19 and a member of Centerville city staff has also tested positive for COVID-19. The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. or via teleconference. Loretta Harding
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The Centerville City Council at its Aug. 12 meeting took the following action: • Approved the developer’s agreement for Old Mill Estates 2nd Addition. A few months ago, council approved the final plat for this development but did not approve the developer’s agreement. In the meantime, progress was delayed due to the onset of COVID-19. The developer, Elmcrest Vistas LLC, used the delay to study the housing market and secure financing. Now the developer is ready to move to phase 2 and begin construction of the infrastructure for the 2nd Addition. The work wwill take place this fall, with the exception of the final lift of asphalt, City Engineer/Administrator Mark Statz said. The developer has paid the sewer access charge (SAC) of $41,400, water access charge (WAC) of $33,000, stormwater access charge of $32,038 and the park dedication fee of $63,000, Statz said. • Conducted the first reading of an ordinance dealing with the width and location of driveways. If this action looks familiar, it’s because council passed the driveway ordinance four weeks ago but immediately found a problem with it, Statz said. Staff noticed a contradiction in the language regarding the prohibition of driveways from setbacks and easements. The intent was to allow driveways in the setbacks and in easements via encroachment agreements. The 5-foot setback to the property line should remain, as it has been a part of the city’s ordinance for some time, he said. • Approved accessibility improvements in some of the city’s parks. Following a recent parks accessibility audit, Public
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A “Unity Rally,” organized by Republicans Sen. Roger Chamberlain (District 38), Donald Raleigh (candidate for state House District 38A), and Elliott Engen (candidate for state House District 38B) was scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, at Lions Park in Hugo as a response to the Aug. 15 protest. Despite the cancellation, a group still gathered at Lions Park last Saturday morning.
The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 1400 block of Snow Goose Trail Aug. 11. The officer learned an unknown person(s) broke a window out of a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers took a report regarding obscene behavior in the area of Hodgson Road and Baldwin Circle Aug. 11. After further investigation, it was determined that the involved party would be trespassed from the location, as the complainant did not want to pursue charges. • Officers received a phone call report regarding a stolen vehicle in the 6100 block of Partridge Court. The case is currently under investigation. • A business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive reported receiving a counterfeit bill Aug. 13. An investigation with the Secret Service is ongoing. • An officer responded to a restaurant in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road on a disorderly conduct report Aug. 13. A customer was trespassed from the property for harassing an employee. • An officer responded to the 2200 block of Deer Pass Trail, where several pieces of mail from various addresses were left in the roadway Aug. 14. The mail was returned to the owners with information on identity security and victims were asked to make a report if something had been stolen. • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Aug. 15 and detected marijuana odor in the vehicle. The passenger admitted to having marijuana in the car. The driver was cited for no proof of insurance and the passenger was cited for small amount of marijuana in a motor vehicle. • An officer received an anonymous report that ATV’s were using a paved walking trail in the area of Black Duck Drive Aug. 16. Extra patrol was requested. • Officers responded to a call of a disorderly male at a business in the 7500 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 16. Two involved parties were subsequently trespassed from the business. • A community service officer received a phone call about a bear sighting from a resident in the 8100 block of Fourth Avenue Aug. 17. The caller was given tips on how to keep bears out of their yard.
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Hugo resident Grant Whitaker took this photograph with a drone of a Black Lives Matter rally outside of Bob Kroll’s home in Hugo Aug. 15.
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22, at Lions Park in Hugo as a response to the Aug. 15 protest. Event flyers stated, “Recently outsiders came to the city of Hugo to protest the police and said some very negative things about our city and its people. Let’s show the rest of the state that the people of Hugo respect the police, love our country and welcome all views.” The day before the protest, Chamberlain posted on social media, “I am sorry to report that our calls for peace and our planned unity rally in support of our community have been met with threats and potential for violence,” he said. “Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, and for the safety of Hugo residents, Saturday’s unity rally in Hugo has been canceled.” Despite the cancellation, a group still gathered at Lions Park last Saturday morning. Anshutz estimated there were around 100 people in attendance and said there were no issues. He descried the gathering as “very uneventful for the sheriff’s office.”
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Anschutz said that the WCSO did receive a report of people jumping on cars, but deputies in the area determined that that did not actually happen. He said there were no arrests; however, one person was cited for falsely reporting a crime. A person believed to be a participant in the protest alleged that he was assaulted by someone in the neighborhood. “Our investigation determined that to be untrue, so he is being charged,” Anshutz said. “We have been working with both the County Attorney’s Office and the City Attorney to determine if any other criminal charges are appropriate related to the conduct of any of the participants that attended, (and) our investigation and review by the attorneys is ongoing.” A “Unity Rally,” organized by Republicans Sen. Roger Chamberlain (District 38), Donald Raleigh (candidate for state House District 38A), and Elliott Engen (candidate for state House District 38B) was scheduled for Saturday, Aug.
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near Highway 61 and I-35E in case traffic became a problem while participants were arriving and leaving Hugo. Comments, photographs and videos from the event quickly began circulating on social media. St. Paul DFL House candidate John Thompson has since received criticism for his words and actions at the event, for which he has apologized. In a press release, Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry and County Attorney Pete Orput wrote, in part, “John Thompson spoke and chose divisive, hurtful and inflammatory rhetoric to include berating children who were present. We have both received much communication regarding what was said. After investigation, the comments made by Mr. Thompson, though grossly inappropriate, do not violate any felony statute. We will continue further review of any other violations of state law or city ordinance, while allowing for First Amendment protected speech. “Furthermore, Mr. Thompson chose to admonish the men and women wearing the Sheriff’s Office uniform that were present to protect all citizens in this instance. We stand by the deputies that serve Washington County on a daily basis and are proud of their selfless and honorable service.” Comments were made on social media that protestors were jumping on cars.
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Sunflower Walk Waldoch Farm changed its Sunflower Festival to a U-Pick Sunflower Field and Walk, which kicked off last weekend. Attendees will have to sign up for two-hour timeslots and purchase tickets online. The 6-acre sunflower field is equivalent in size to six football fields. In addition to many photo opportunities, attendees can also take home some blooms too.
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Living Waters Lutheran Church, located at 865 Birch St., in Lino Lakes, hosted “Chalk the Walk” events Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. For two hours each Saturday, community and church members were invited to write inspirational messages on the sidewalks around the church.