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Little Hot Hands carries on late husband’s legacy BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Many people in the north metro are familiar with the name “Chef Hot Hands,” but they might not have heard of “Little Hot Hands” just yet. Esmerelda Jiles is the wife of Larry Jiles Jr., who was also known
as Chef Hot Hands. He was one of two people killed in a shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul in February. Chef Hot Hands, originally from St. Paul, moved to Hugo when he was 13 and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2006 with a dream of opening his own restaurant.
Before his death, Chef Hot Hands had been operating a restaurant and catering business in downtown Centerville. That business has since closed its doors and a salon now resides there, but Chef Hot Hands’ name continues, thanks to his wife, who lives in Stillwater. SEE LITTLE HOT HANDS, PAGE 9
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Esmerelda Jiles continues her husband’s legacy with her little pink food truck known as Little Hot Hands.
Centerville remembers people's council member BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Lexington Fall Fest: Fun for the whole family BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile is expected to roll into town later this week to visit during Lexington Fall Fest, which runs Friday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 24. Lexington Fall Fest, which replaced Minute Man Days, is an event that brings together local businesses and citizens of all ages to encourage a spirit of pride, a sense of community and an atmosphere of celebration. Cowboy’s Saloon and Lexington Fire/Rescue, along with many other sponsors, help to make sure the tradition of the annual event continues. The event will kick off at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, with a car show along South Highway Drive.
What: Lexington Fall Fest When: Sept. 22-24 Where: South Highway Drive from Restwood Road to Woodlawn Road Details: The annual event will feature a car show, Family Fun Fest and a Vikings Party. For more information, find Lexington Fall Fest on Facebook or visit cowboyssaloon.co. Family Fun Fest will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, and will feature kids games, inflatables, climbing wall, bungee jump, food, games, business/vendor show case, fire department open house, face paint-
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ing, petting zoo and pony rides. All of the Family Fun Fest activities are free. Other Saturday events will include a street dance featuring live music by Alibi from 3 to 6 p.m. and Up South at 7 p.m. Fireworks, sponsored by Lexington Fire Relief, will launch at 9 p.m. Tree of Life Church also plans to host a fireworks viewing party. Wrapping up the event Sunday will be a Vikings Party at noon. For more information, or a full schedule of events, visit https:// cowboyssaloon.co/lexington-cowboy-s-saloon-events. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Council Member Steve King, who died on Aug. 20 after serving for 10 years on the Centerville City Council, was a public servant who questioned just about everything. Sometimes, the rest of council and city staff were stumped at a question King posed. King's wife, Donna King, said that when his colleague, Russ Koski, first joined council in 2017, he told her, “I don't understand where Steve gets the questions to ask.” “Steve is so analytical,” Donna said. “God was always at the top of his list, and he held strong beliefs,” she said. “But even when he was young, he questioned.” Along with his questioning, King “earned the respect of fellow council members by his ability to disagree and debate with civility and thoughtfulness,” said City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz. King was not afraid to be the lone voice of dissent on any given issue; he often championed the cause of the less fortunate, Statz said. His lone “nay” vote was especially evident when council was asked to approve a grant application — saying that the “free money” had been taken from the taxpayer in the first place. As a council member expected to vote on requests, budgets and ordinances, King was diligent and finished his homework before each meeting. He read through and researched agenda packets that were often 100 to 200 pages long. He could be seen marching to his seat on the dais with several inches of paper under his arm.He had a strong work ethic, Donna said. He read SEE STEVE KING, PAGE 8
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