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Go fly a kite Kick off the summer with a morning of kiteflying at Lino Lakes’ Annual Kite Day; learn about estate planning and trusts; make a painting at Wargo; or attend the American Legion’s Memorial Day ceremony this weekend. See Calendar on page 6.

New vehicle helps forensics detectives Read about the Anoka County Sheriff’s new mobile digital forensic unit on page 3.

Spring Sports Cougar girls softball head to playoffs; girl’s lacrosse off to sectionals. In Sports, page 7.

Hall of Fame Read about five FLAHS alums who made the Arts & Athletic Hall of Fame, on page 14.

Memorial Day Tribute Honor local servicemen this week and always, page 13.

TUESDAY, MAY 26 , 2015

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Weather tidbit: June outlook: Average high: 78.3°. Average low: 58.8°. Mean rainfall: 4.62. June 2015 Forecast: Temperatures near normal and rainfall wetter than normal.

Year Ago this week: May 2014 ends on a wet note with 1.61” inches on the 27th and .76” on the 31st. For the month I totaled 5.97 inches. The rain continues into June with June 1-2 totaling 1.59 inches.

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FLAHS Hall of Famer on reffing world hockey

By Michelle Miron CHISAGO LAKES — A former Ranger sports standout is using her skills to teach special needs students and to officiate international-level hockey competition.

Since playing hockey for the Golden Gophers from 2000 to 2004, class of 2000 alumnus Jerilyn Glenn has become a special education teacher for the Chisago Lakes School District. But she moonlights as a women's hockey referee for the International Ice Hockey Federation, the Western College Hockey Association and USA Hockey.

In her most high-profile gig to date, in January she presided over the bronze medal game (Russia versus Czech Republic) in the women's under-18 IIHF championships in Buffalo, New York. In the same series she witnessed the U.S. team, which included Minnesotans, best Canada 3-2 for the gold medal (as an American, she was prohibited from reffing).

“It was a huge honor, and I was very excited and proud,” she said of the assignment. “The talent pool is just phenomenal with

these younger players.”

On June 1, Glenn will be one of five FLAHS alumni inducted into the FLAHS Arts & Athletics Hall of Fame for 2015.

Glenn attended Forest Lake Schools from sixth grade on, even playing baseball and football with the guys while in middle school. By high school she was excelling in tennis, cross country and track and field, specializing in pole vault.

“I was definitely a tomboy,” she remembered. “I'd say classmates would definitely remember me as the jock. I had a lot of fun with the different athletes I competed with and against … and the teachers were great.”

Among highlights of her time with the Gophers was her 2003 winning of her team's Ridder Award for making the biggest impact in the community via volunteer work and outreach programs. She also pointed to the team's national championship her senior year.

“That was really a neat experience, just all the hard work and dedication — seeing that pay off,” she remembered. “I keep in touch with

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Current photo of Glenn. a handful of [teammates], especially the ones who live in Minnesota. I see them around the rinks.”

Academically, she earned a B.A. in economics, returning to Bethel University between 2011 and 2013 to earn a master's in K-12 educa-

tion. Her first full-time teaching job was as assistant principal at a Los Angeles school starting in 2007, the same year she was recruited as a hockey referee.

Glenn/see page 2

Five years Lino Lakes police officers bike 250 of fun: miles to honor fallen colleagues Lakefest on its way LINO LAKES — Biking isn't exactly a passion for Sgt. Chad Schirmers. In fact, he had to rent a bike when he signed up for this year's 250-mile Road to Hope ride from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Washington, D.C. But the cycling aspect of the annual Law Enforcement United (LEU) fundraiser to honor police officers killed in the line of duty was not Lino Lakes police sergeant Schirmers' main motivation for hopping on a bike 10-11 hours a day during the three-day event.

"The cause that it supports is something that means a lot to me, being in law enforcement," he said. "This could happen to any of us and I'm glad that there are groups out there that will take care of our families if

something happens to us, and I'm able to contribute in my own way to fundraising."

Schirmers and fellow Lino Lakes officer, investigator Melissa Hagert, were part of a 33-strong Minnesota law enforcement team representing 20 agencies, including the Lino Lakes Police Department, Ramsey and Washington County sheriff departments, Minnesota State Patrol and others, which traveled to the East Coast for the May 10-12 ride.

LEU raises cash for two groups: Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) and the Officer Down Memorial Page. COPS supports an annual camp for the children of law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty, while the ODMP provides an online memorial book for all officers who have lost their lives while serving the public.

A St. Paul native, Brewitz volunteered in 1975 at age 17 for what would become a seven-year stint in the Navy traveling to some 35 countries or islands. After that he earned a fine arts degree from the University of Minnesota and started creating and selling the metal kinetic sculptures for which he's now known. As a day job he was a graphic designer with Deluxe Corp. for 12 years. By 1995 he had founded his graphic design company, Cornermark. Fifteen years ago he and his family built and lived in a home in Stillwater, though he's since moved to Newport.

Along the way he's sold his sculptures at multiple galleries in California, Oregon and Minnesota.

Since the recession the market has dissipated and he's down to exhibiting at four, but his tabletop sculptures still sell for $4,500 to $5,000, with hanging mobiles less and larger freestanding pieces more.

Cruisin’/see page 2

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Local sculptor steps up to dash plate to continue show series STILLWATER — When Stillwater mover and shaker Scott Zahren died unexpectedly April 1, the community wondered what would become of the Cruisin' on the Croix vintage car show series he founded.

Enter Zahren's former collaborator Tom Brewitz, an accomplished local artist, photographer and writer with a fine eye for the sculptural elements of old automobiles.

Under the leadership of Newport resident Brewitz and Frank Fabio, co-founder of Maple Island Brewery, Cruisin' on the Croix commences with a reduced schedule of nine Wednesdays between June 3 and Sept. 7. The previous series of 13 has been whittled back by the city.

Brewitz' last seven weeks have been filled with chores like soliciting advertisers, assembling banners and fliers and lining up vendors.

"It's a big commitment, a lot of time," noted the longtime entrepreneur, 61. "However this turns out, it isn't going to be because of lack

of trying. But I really enjoy challenges, new challenges. It's another skill set I'm able to acquire, running a big event."

While previous sponsors and vendors have been very supportive, he said the paperwork and the logistical negotiations with the city have been challenging. He wasn't sure at press time, for example, whether and where musical acts would be able to perform at the event site in Lowell Park.

"The city would not let us have [the event] every Wednesday, which is really kind of confusing," he said.

"Also the cost from the city went up significantly, like 30 percent. But I don't think average folks will notice a major change."

He expects the popular familyfriendly event to continue to attract up to 300 cars per Wednesday, weather permitting. Future plans call for reprinting and selling his self-published 2012 book "Vintage & Classic Auto Images" to help fund elements of the free-admission show, which is now completely funded via sponsors.

by Michelle Miron FOREST LAKE — The city's premier summer festival Lakefest celebrates its fifth year of fun from May 29 to June 5.

For several months organizers have been at work preparing for eight days of events aimed at bringing together residents of all ages. Most are free, and many would not be possible without financial support from local businesses and organizations and the efforts of a volunteer committee representing the schools, city and chamber.

“We literally begin planning for the next year of Lakefest one month after we wrap up the current Lakefest, and we meet all year long,” explained Erin Turner, event co-chair with Forest Lake Schools Superintendent Linda Madsen for the fifth consecutive year.

“Our goal has always been to find ways to showcase the amazing talents of our community. Every year we put our brainstorming hats on to think of new groups to involve in the celebration. Among our challenges is to figure out how to fit everyone in.”

The event was founded in 2011, she said, as the schools celebrated their 100th graduating class and a group of city and school stakeholders opted to

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Glenn Continued from page 1 All in all, she said, reffing has been a lucrative part-time gig she wishes she would have started earlier.

In 2011 she left a paraprofessional job in Arizona and returned to Minnesota to help care for her dad, who had pulmonary fibrosis. She also worked as a paraprofessional for Mounds View Schools.

Around that time her business acumen came in handy when she started a program called Mykidcreationz through which she taught students how to make their own short films and music videos. The program was implemented by schools in Stillwater, White Bear Lake, Mounds View, Eagan and Apple Valley.

Since joining Chisago Lakes Schools in 2013, she said she finds Special Education particularly rewarding.

“They [the students] don't always re-

A few years later she was encouraged to attend USA Hockey training camps qualifying her to officiate higher-profile games, which led to her license to ref at the international level. After that, she said “my career just exploded.”

The work can be stressful, she said, and at the international-level referees are evaluated on their performance following each game. On the other hand, both players and coaches are more polite at higher levels of play.

“It's definitely intense because stakes are high, and they're playing for a world title,” she pointed out. “But it's very respectful compared to, say, a Division 1 series where the coaches may be yelling at me. [I'm given] less crap because of the language barrier with other teams … that's why we use signals.”

ceive a lot of praise at home, or maybe within the community,” she said. “So at least during the five or six hours they're at school, I make sure it's a very meaningful and safe place where they can express themselves and learn and become exceptional in maybe ways they couldn't, or were told they couldn't.”

She also assistant coached Chisago's girls varsity hockey team the past two seasons, but is taking a break from that, she said, while also putting her business on hold and scaling back somewhat on officiating.

“The competitive side of me just wants to keep going and prove to myself what I can do,” she noted. “However, I'm definitely realizing as I get older there are other things in life I want to focus on … family and relationships.”

In her spare time, she's active with the Balsam Lake Water Ski Show Team.

She also plays the occasional game of hockey.

Her five-year plan calls for more mentoring of new referees at various levels, and studying for the license that would allow her to become a principal or athletic director. She said she'd like to be married with kids as well.

Glenn's advice for 2015 grads?

“Go out there, reach for your goals, reach for the stars and pursue your dreams. And always be open to new ideas and learning.”

—Michelle Miron is editor of The Lowdown.

Cruisin’ Continued from page 1 One of his favorite sculptures, "Geospire", is now installed in Boynton Beach, Florida as part of the 2015 Kinetic Art Exhibit, an honor he called "the biggest feather in my cap."

"What attracted me is, it's partially entertainment," he explained of the moving art form. "I wanted to do something a little more challenging, and I guess I don't have the same amount of competition [as in other mediums]."

If you go: Brewitz book signing When: June 19 to 21, times TBA Where: Back to the ’50s car show by the Minnesota Street Road Association, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Roseville.

Details: Raises funds for MSRA scholarships.

In another of his ongoing projects, the self-described "super fan" of golf helped found Golf Minnesota magazine 20 years ago and still serves as art director, editor, ad salesman and content contributor.

Locals may also know

him by the Stillwater Business Guide he's created and sold ads for via the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce; by his annual calendar featuring his photos of area landmarks, landscapes and events; and by his 17 years as an exhibitor at downtown Stillwater's Tamarack Gallery.

In 2011 he self-published his photo book "Images of Stillwater" and in 2012 followed it with his auto photography book. The first contained images he'd captured while working for the chamber, the second images he'd collected from various car shows he'd attended.

"Being a sculptor, I see some of these old cars like a piece of sculpture," he commented. “Everybody asks if I have an old car, but I have enough hobbies already."

Brewitz met former gallery owner Zahren many years ago via the local arts community and was soon recruited to assist in planning, implementation and Facebook promotion for Cruisin' on the Croix.

Zahren wanted him to help further a TV reality series, the car show that would feature Zahren's negotiations with the city

and other adventures.

"It would have shown him setting him and cussing, but they could have beeped all that out," Brewitz laughed. "It would have been wonderful, but I just didn't have connections in that kind of media."

His other favorite story about his friend? Zahren's pitch for a local calendar featuring bald men.

"I'm laughing because I'm not seeing a vision of Tom Brewitz on this calendar," Brewitz said. "He said no, for charity it will sell. And he kept bringing it up until he died."

After Fabio stepped up to help with the show this spring following Zahren's death, the planners were able to meet with Zahren's attorney to retrieve computer records and files pertaining to the show.

Zahren's other former assistant, Hudson resident Dave "Swany" Swanson, has retired from his role.

"We're kind of flying by the seat of our pants," Brewitz said. "But I didn't think anybody knew the show better than myself.

A lot of advertisers in [my] calendar were also sponsors of the show, so I was already in a business relationships with them."

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His other passion is singing; he's a huge karaoke fan and two years ago was a finalist in the We Fest Karaoke RoundUp. Each Christmas season he belts out holiday tunes a cappella as a Salvation Army volunteer.

Brewitz is confident the hours of work he's putting into Cruisin' on the Croix will be worthwhile.

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He said he was as shocked as everyone else by Zahren's death, since the late mover and shaker never discussed health issues.

"It was April Fools [Day], and we were like 'Cut it out, what are you talking about?'" he remembered. "It was a total shock, and people were very mournful.

[His funeral] was standing room only — they could have done eulogies for a week."

Missed most, he said, will be Zahren's "wicked sense of humor”.

"He was a clown and a funny guy and hardworking and did a lot for Stillwater. Everybody loved him — well, a few didn't, but I'm sure they miss his tenacity and kind of outrageous behavior."

In Brewitz' own fiveyear plan? Publishing more photography books, perhaps one featuring the Black Hills.

"I've never heard of a retired artist, ever," he pointed out. "Picasso worked until he went blind. I'm not comparing myself to Picasso, but if you're doing what you like to do … I don't see doing anything differently other than maybe a little more travel."

Those interested in sponsoring or volunteering to work at Cruisin' on the Croix this season are asked to call Brewitz at 651-253-3699.

—Michelle Miron is editor of The Lowdown.

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Opinion Ain’t over til it’s over Meeting 92-year-old WWII SEIZE THE vet Jim Johnson of Oak Park DAY Heights recently challenged my thinking about what we should expect of ourselves as we near retirement age.

Unlike most people his age I’ve come across, Johnson is still working on some lofty goals. He claims to have been partly incapaci- MICHELLE MIRON tated by a stroke, but mental signs are nowhere in evidence. The former 3M engineer is still working to bring to market his patented medical stint that dissolves in the body instead of being surgically removed. He’s consulting with the University of WisconsinStout about his K-12 curriculum idea that adds social and ethic components to technology. And he keeps brainstorming about use of atomic power as an energy source.

Here I was thinking I might retire by 60 in order to dink around at my (imaginary) Key West cottage reading novels, eating junk and playing the occasional game of Scrabble.

My vision of retirement might be more common than Johnson’s, but it’s kind of a cop-out. Sure we slow down physically as we age, but does that mean we should stop trying to achieve or impact others in meaningful ways? If we only go around once, shouldn’t we try to use up what God gave us to its full capacity?

Dreams of Key West aside, I admit I’m daunted by the possibility of becoming one of those hapless retirees I see trailing aimlessly their spouses at Cub Foods, driving 20 mph under the speed limit or showing up at City Council meetings just to hear themselves ramble.

After talking to Johnson (whose story will appear in an upcoming Lowdown) I thought about other locals I’ve spoken to who seem to be living that philosophy in their socalled retirement years. Is it a coincidence they’re among the most humble and gracious of human beings, or are those the effects of having purpose in their lives?

• Kathleen Mattison of Forest Lake, 60, received her doctorate of dental surgery May 15 in order to donate her skills at rural community clinics.

• Wyoming-based pole vaulter Mike Soule, 63, teaches the joy of the sport to others, competing at national and regional events in spite of a new hip.

• Forest Lake WWII vet Bob Sorman has logged 27 years and more than 4,500 hours as a volunteer tutor.

• Until recently, national water ski champion Tom Chapin of White Bear Lake, 89, still competed regularly in snow and water skiing.

• Famous Stillwater potter Warren MacKenzie continues to create works prized by collectors.

• SAHS Alpine ski coach Mary Parcheta instructed for 25 years before retiring in her 70s. She’s won numerous national water skiing and Alpine competitions in recent years.

• Rhoda Olsen, Ham Lake-based CEO of the Great Clips salon franchise, travels 200 days a year to oversee some 3,800 branches. The 62-year-old exec can do 90 to 120 men’s pushups in 15 minutes.

• The late former Washington County Sheriff Jim Trudeau spent retirement helping renovate Castlewood Golf Course in Forest Lake and volunteering with multiple organizations including Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau.

• National champion waterskier Nito Quitevas of Shoreview, 78, ran a program through which volunteers took participants with disabilities skiing.

• Stillwater resident Mick Caouette, 67, made a film called “Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP” which hit PBS airwaves last fall • Smarte Carte founder Jim Muellner of White Bear Lake, bicycled coast to coast twice and circled the U.S. periphery after retirement. The vendor of recumbent bikes now recycles bikes for others.

In the words of Dylan Thomas: “Do not go gentle into that good night/Old age should burn and rave at close of day/Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

— Michelle Miron talks big but hasn’t quite let go of her Key West fantasies. She is the editor of The Lowdown.

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1.White Bear Lake Middle-schoolers again win state, head to national history contest - Students who placed rst or second in their categories at the state competition earn trips to Washington, D.C. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 2. Gym prescriptions encourage families to get active - The HealthPartners White Bear Lake Clinic is prescribing reduced family YMCA memberships. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 3. Five years of fun: Lakefest on its way - Forest Lake’s premier summer festival celebrates its fth year.

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Positive reinforcement is the focus for students and staff At a recent Rice Lake Elementary school-wide assembly, the staff and I watched as six of our second and third grade students presented a video that was created by one of our second grade classrooms regarding playground expectations.

We watched, amazed, as these six students shared their ideas of playground expectations in front of 550 of their peers. The focus was not on rules or what not to do, but rather on expectations of what to do! During the eight minute video, the students were so respectful. Is there anything more powerful than learning from your colleagues, or in this case, your elementary peers?

At Rice Lake Elementary this behavior is known as the HAWKS way. “Hawks” stands for: Have Respect – Act Responsibly – Work Together – Keep Positive – Strive to do your Best! All staff, cooks, clerical, custodians, paraprofessionals and teachers have worked collaboratively to come up with what it looks like to be a Hawk at Rice Lake Elementary.

The Rice Lake “Hawks” program falls under the larger umbrella of “Positive Behavioral Interven-

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

BRYAN CARLSON tion and Support”, better known as (PBIS). PBIS is based on the principle of supporting positive behaviors and acknowledging students who are meeting the expectations.

In our first year of imple-

areas of the building.

A goal of our Hawk program is “common language, common expectations!” It doesn’t matter if it’s coming from a custodian, paraprofessional, teacher or principal; we should have the same expectations and we should be using the same language. This takes time, but we’ve definitely have made a lot of progress.

Adults in the building acknowledge student behavior by handing out HAWKS tickets when they see students meeting the expectations. Tickets are turned in and drawings take place weekly for a

“Hawks” stands for: – Have Respect – Act Responsibly – Work Together – Keep Positive – Strive to do your Best! mentation we’re in the process of creating videos and lessons for students that outline behavioral expectations in the different

pizza lunch with the principal. The focus of PBIS is on the positive. All too often, we assume kids know how to act; however,

May is mental health month

we need to teach them and provide positive reinforcement. The beauty of the HAWKS way is that it’s not just driven by me, the principal. The coach of our PBIS team is Kelly Litecky, lead teacher at Rice Lake, who works alongside a team of teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff who attend trainings and bring back information to present to colleagues.

Our school assemblies begin and end with the staff dancing to the school HAWKS song. Stop by our building someday and you may find us practicing our dance moves in the atrium. It’s fun to hear our students and staff excited about being HAWKS! Located in Lino Lakes, on the edge of the scenic Rice Creek Watershed, the school Rice Lake Elementary serves 550 students in grades kindergarten through five. Our students are guided by a dedicated, caring and hard working staff. Our staff at Rice Lake functions as a team and we are committed to growing and learning alongside students.

— Bryan Carlson is the principal of Rice Lake Elementary

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May is Mental Health Month. This is a time to focus on what contributes to good mental health. Mental health is a continuum. Good mental health means being able to cope with the stresses of everyday life, have relationships, and contribute to one’s community.

Good nutrition, exercise, and reducing stress all help in maintaining good mental health.

Sometimes, however, that isn’t enough. Our mental health is impacted when we experience undue stress or trauma.

There is a biological and genetic component to mental illnesses as well. One in four people will develop a mental illness, making it extremely common.

A major problem in the treatment of mental illnesses is that people live with the symptoms for a long time before seeking treatment. One study reported that people wait ten years; another reported that young people experiencing psychotic symptoms wait an average of 74 weeks. As with any health care condition, the earlier we treat it, and with a compre-

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Treatments for mental illnesses are very effective. Therapy and medication are typical treatment options. Paying attention to diet and exercise is important as is learning ways to cope with stress such as yoga, meditation or mindfulness training. Having a reason to get up in the morning, such as going to work or volunteering helps as well.

One action that everyone can take is to learn more about mental health and mental illnesses and to start talking about it. The cloak of silence and stigma surrounding mental illnesses makes it hard for people to share what is

happening to them or their family. We need to all work on making it “okay” to talk about mental illnesses and to seek help.

If a family member or a friend shares they are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, respond with empathy and kindness. Ask if they need help, a meal, a ride.

Reach out to see how they are doing. Encourage them to seek treatment.

It’s not every day that we take the time to think about our mental health.

Take the time this month to think about it and act on it. The color for mental health month is green – so show your support and wear a green ribbon.

And when someone asks why you’re wearing it, use it as an opportunity to raise awareness.

— Sue Abderholden is the Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota, a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families through its programs of education, support and advocacy.

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AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: The public is invited to the annual memorial service.

Program includes a few words from Mayor Jeff Reinert and Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah.

Contact: 651-783-0055 or post566.com

PAINTING IN THE PARKS – FAMILY EDITION When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Families with children ages 12 and up can paint with a real artist, being guided stepby-step to paint an acrylic piece to take home. $15 per person; additional family members $10/ person, includes supplies.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

NORDIC WALKING CLUB When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach Details: Monthly walk through the woods and along the

neighborhoods nearby ‘NORTHEAST RESIDENCE GOES HOLLYWOOD’ ANNUAL DINNER When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 29 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Support the Little Canada-based nonprofit that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities. Silent and live auctions, photo booth, wine pull, and full dinner with dessert.

Contact: 651-303-7982 or nerinc.org

FOREST LAKE LAKEFEST When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, May 29 and 8 a.m.

Saturday, May 30.

Where: Lakeside Park and Forest Lake Legion Details: Free Rockin’ Hollywoods entertain at gazebo Friday night, followed by a movie, “Planes: Fires & Rescue”

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at dusk. Saturday activities include 5K, breakfast, arts show, free kids’ games, Build-a-Boat Challenge, dunk tank, talent show, Lil’ Dancers, car show, waterski show.

Contact: http://fllakefest.com/schedule

RIVERTOWN ART FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, May 30; 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31 Where: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Juried event features works of more than 100 artists from around country, local concessions.

Contact: 651-430-2306 or www.stillwaterrivertownartfestival.com

U OF M EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE & DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Clinic; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Plant Sale Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 4-H building, Highway 5 & Manning Ave., Lake Elmo Details: U of M Extension Master Gardeners in Washington County will answer questions about gardening topics, composting, insects, and more. Participants encouraged to bring plant and insect samples to the clinic. Plant Sale featured quality perennials, vegetables, herbs and annuals grown by members.

Contact: 651-731-0736 or mastergardenersin washingtonco.org

DAZZLE OF DRAGONFLIES When: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31 Where: Hay Lake School, 14020 195th St. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Families can enjoy a closeup encounter with numerous species of dragonflies, including a demonstration on how to catch and handle them.

Part of the Hay Lake 2015

Rice Lake Elementaryeast side fields

DETAILS: Kick off summer with a morning of kite-flying.

Attendees will receive a free kite, distributed from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

CONTACT: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

shoreline. Ages 15 and up. $5 / person, Registration required.

Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com

RALLY FOR ALLIE When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 31 Where: Pinehaven Farm, Wyoming Details: $10 admission includes a meal, petting zoo, jumping pillow, silent auction, raf e, bake sale, root beer oats or sundae in support of Allison Wolfbauer, who is battling a rare form of cancer

QUAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday, June 4 Where: City of Lino Lakes

Community Room, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: Guest speaker is Jan Lehman, founder and president of CTC Productvity, a professional organizing service. $10/ member for meeting and lunch; $15/non-members.

Contact: quadchamber.org

CHILDRENS’ PLAY When: 1-2 p.m. Mondays Where: Centennial Early Childhood Center, 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes Details: Meet a friend and their family for fun activity. Cost is $3 per child or $5 per family.

Contact: 763-792-6101

FAMILY STORY TIME When: 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Thursdays

Speaker Series. Free.

Contact: 651-433-4014 or wchsmn.org

giveaways.

Contact: 651-494-8657 or www.ilovestillwater.com

WHITE BEAR RAILROAD STATION

15TH ANNUAL TASTE OF VADNAIS

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 1 Where: White Bear Lake Library Details: Bill Schrankler, author of ‘Shadows of Time…

Minnesota’s Surviving Depots” will bring to life the history of the White Bear Train Depot.

Contact: rclreads.org

When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 4 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Kick off the summer with an evening of food from local eateries, music by acoustic guitarist Lonnie Knight, and more. Family entertainment includes a puppet show at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., face painting and balloon animals.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

YOGADEVOTION When: 9-10 a.m. or 6:307:30 p.m. Mondays, June 1-July 27 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Classes encourage healthy living and peaceful presence, open to all ages and skill levels.

Contact: 651-762-9141 or saintandrews.org

APPLES AND ANDROIDS: AN INTRODUCTION TO TABLOID COMPUTERS When: 1:30-3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3 Where: White Bear Lake Library Details: Class will emplain differences between a tablet and laptop computer. Discover the wide world of apps and how to download them.

Contact: rclreads.org Intro to Mac When: 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 Where: Suburban Community Channels, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake Details: Learn the basics of the Mac computer platform, including an overview of MacOS and desktop.

Contact: 651-747-3830 or rwcable.com

‘CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX’ HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 4 to 9 p.m Wednesdays June 3-Sept.

9 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Free. Vintage and hot rod collectible cars gather. Live music,

HUGO GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS When: Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7 Where: Lions Park, Hugo Details: 39th Annual Lions Club festival features carnival rides, parade, food, live music, raffles, demos, craft fair and much more.

WASHINGTON COUNTY EXPLORE YOUR PARKS DAY When: Saturday, June 6 Where: Various activities at all Washington County Parks, including Big Marine Park Reserve, Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Nordic Center, Square Lake Park, and the Washington County Courthouse Details: Bike, hike, fish, run, geocache, view wildlife, visit playgrounds and do much more. The vehicle fee is waived this day in all Washington County Parks. Free outdoor recreation demonstrations and nature programming will be offered at park locations county-wide.

See website for details.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

Where: Centennial Library, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and nger plays for children and their caregivers.

Contact: 763-717-3294

BRIDGE AND CRIBBAGE When: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors play games with friends.

Contact: 651-982-2440

“500” CARDS When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Play “500” with friends.

Contact: 651-982-2440

1201 Larpenteur Ave., Roseville Details: Shop for Minnesota native plants from 12 local growers in one location.

Area conservation organizations will be available to answer questions. Sponsored

by Saint Paul Audubon, Capitol Region Watershed District, Blue Thumb and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District.

Contact: saintpaulaudubon.org/ events

BALD EAGLE SPORTSMEN’S OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 Where: Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association, 6557 N. 125th St., Hugo Details: Annual family-friendly public open house is free and open to the public.

Demonstrations, historic displays, free burgers, hot dogs. Sporting clays and cowboy action shooting.

MERRICK, INC. ANNUAL GOLF SCHAMBLE When: 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Monday, June 8 Where: Troy Burne Golf Club, Hudson, Wis. Details: Support the Vadnais Heights-based non-profit that provides vocational and social opportunities to adults with disabilities. Event includes games on the course, silent auction, and raffle for a trip to Myrtle Beach.

Contact: merrickinc. org

MAHTOMEDI HISTORY TOURS When: 5 & 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9 Where: Meet at Wildwood Library Details: Ride a trolley and visit historic sites in Mahtomedi. Free for all ages, but registration required.

Contact: 651-426-2042

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE LANDSCAPE REVIVAL – NATIVE PLANT EXPO AND MARKET When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 Where: Cub Foods Community Pavilion,

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Tuesday, June 9 Where: Target, 975 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights Details: Opportunity to donate blood; also from

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 11 at S & T Office Products.

Contact: redcrossblood. org

MUSIC LADYSLIPPER ENSEMBLE When: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3 Where: White Bear Lake Library Details: Free concert features rarely heard chamber music and soulful themes and melosies.

Contact: rclreads.org

THEATER 11TH ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL When: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays, June 4-14 Where: Century College Details: Ten 10-minute plays presented at every performance; plays written and submitted by novice and professional writers from around the world, with the ten best selected for this world premiere. Tickets $19; $17 seniors; $15 students.

Some plays may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com

ARTS IMPROVING PHOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS When: 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts Details: Open discussion and critique of photographic skills and technology led by Robert Cuerden and David Parker, along with an invited professional photographer.

Participants are encouraged to bring up to 5 images to be reviewed by instructors and class members. Free, but registration required.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

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Sports Cougars stomp Blaine, fall to Rogers in 5AAA softball

By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer CIRCLE PINES — The race is on for Section 5AAA softball bragging rights.

Not to mention section supremacy, and a much sought-after berth in the state tournament.

Centennial split a pair of games to begin the playoffs, opening with a rout of rival Blaine then falling to second-seeded Rogers 2-0.

The fourth-seeded Cougars faced No. 6 Irondale last Thursday (after press time), with the winner drawing the loser of the contest between top-seeded Maple Grove and No. 4 Park Center. The other winners'- bracket game had third-seeded Spring Lake Park playing No. 4 Park Center.

– Submitted photos by Mark Aguirre All the remaining games are set for Rice Creek Park in Shoreview, with win- At left, Centennial right-hander Kelsey McAllister allowed just a single hit and one run in an opening-round 11-1 ners'-bracket finals May 26 and champi- triumph over Blaine. Middle, Kenzie Hart had a big day at the plate for Centennial, slashing out a game-high four of onship finals two days later. the team's dozen hits.

The Cougars (11-10) earned a shot at Rogers (18-3) by trouncing Blaine 11-1 in former Cougar) Erica Winter.

Raelyn Nyren had a single that pushed runs in the third, with Bailey Lucas supfive innings at home May 19.

Winter's counterpart, Kelsey McAllis- plying a two-run double and junior right- home a run, and Pederson provided the Centennial pushed home a single run ter, surrendered just a single hit, a third- fielder Sarah Pederson an RBI base hit. key hit, a three-run homer over the fence in the first, three in the third, six in the inning infield hit by Bengal shortstop The Cougars stretched their 4-1 lead in right-center. fourth and a run in the fifth to end the Malorie Stone. They tied the game with to 10-1 in a nightmarish fourth inning Cougar second baseman Kenzie Hart game on the 10-run rule. a run in the top of the second, but it was for Blaine. The Bengals committed three caused Blaine and Winter fits the entire Centennial slashed out a dozen hits at downhill from there for Blaine. infield errors to contribute to their own game. The senior finished with a gamethe expense of senior right-hander (and high four hits. demise during the inning.

Centennial got to Winter for a trio of

Cougar girls on to sections The Centennial girls lacrosse team closed out the regular season portion of its schedule with setbacks to Champlin Park and Blaine in Northwest Suburban Conference contests.

Champlin Park prevailed 22-12, with Cougar goalie Alana coming up with 15 saves.

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goals by Carlson. Kanner, Carly Selleck, Burns and Breanna Pedetson had a goal apiece.

Centennial will bring a 3-10 overall record into section play. They placed ninth in the NSC with a 3-7 mark.

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Third baseman Raelyn Nyren had a RBI single in Centenial's big six-run fourth inning against Blaine.

Claire Carlson paced the Centennial offense with six goals and five assists. Anne Burns had a pair of goals, and Mady Johnson, Marina Kanner, Frances Wojcik and Alexa Tjernlund notching a goal apiece.

Blaine beat the Cougars 14-9 despite five

In Section 5AAA playoffs against rival Blaine, the junior right fielder smacked a three-run home run in the fourth inning to spark the Cougars to an 11-1 victory over the Bengals. She’s also involved in the Cougar Wind Ensemble band, the National Honor Society, 4-H and church activities. Sarah maintains a GPA of 3.8 while attending PSEO classes via the University of Northwestern in St. Paul.

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We’ve been in shower and thunderstorm mode now for a few weeks. As the days get longer and gulf moisture makes its way north over the summer months, our summer weather season will be providing us with rains for our gardens and lawns.

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Five FLAHS alumni named to Hall of Fame The Arts & Athletics honor was started many years ago, originally as just the Athletics Hall of Fame. It was restarted in 2012, and in 2013 was renamed to include students and advisors who made noteworthy contributions to Minnesota State High School League-sponsored activities such as band, theater, speech and debate.

There are now 83 members of the Arts & Athletics Hall of Fame, and the 2015 inductees will bring that total to 88.

The District Hall of Fame, which has 80 members, began in 2011 in conjunction with the high school's 100th graduating class.

—Compiled from a press release

FOREST LAKE — Five new members — including two former hockey stars and two state speech champions — will be inducted June 1 into the Forest Lake Area High School Arts & Athletics Hall of Fame.

The inductees include former high school hockey player and pole vaulter Jerilyn Glenn; speech and theater student Regina LaRoche Theune; speech, debate and theater student Tom Hollihan; hockey, soccer and tennis player Marty Rychley; and track,volleyball, gymnastics and soccer player Sara Dupslaff Young.

No new members will be inducted this year into the general-category Forest Lake Area Schools District Hall of Fame.

If you go Hall of Fame induction/student academic awards When: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 1 Where: FLAHS, 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake Hall of Fame reception When: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 Where: Forest Hills Golf Club, 7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake

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Top, Tom Hollihan, bottom from left, Jerilyn Glenn, Regina LaRoche Theune, present Martin Rychley, and Sara Dupslaff

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At top left, Lino Lakes police officers Inv. Melissa Hagert and Sgt. Chad Schirmers after completing the Road to Hope in Washington, D.C. Bottom left, Sgt. Chad Schirmers on the Road to Hope ride.

At right, Law enforcement and fire personnel along the route turned out to show their support.

Schirmers and Hagert wore bracelets inscribed with the details of Officer Shawn Silvera, a Lino Lakes police officer who was killed while serving his community 10 years ago, Sept. 6, 2005, when he was hit by a suspect's speeding car on I-35W. Schirmers said that although he had joined the department after Officer Silvera's death, he had since met the family and knew that his children had been provided the opportunity to attend one of the COPS camps.

Hagert had worked alongside Silvera.

Training and fundraising began well in advance of this year's Road to

Hope, which was Schirmers' second and Hagert's first. It's a fundraiser that is loaded with poignancy, said Schirmers, with five or six stops each day of the three-day ride for a brief memorial service at each of the spots along the route where an officer lost his or her life.

Cycling up to the World War II monument in Washington, D.C., this year's finish line, Schirmers said that it was the sight of all the survivors — family members of those police officers in whose honor the ride is held — that underscored for him again that taking part in the ride meant far more than simply covering 250 miles.

"There are some people who never thought they would be there, but they have come out to see their son's or daughter's name being put on the [National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial] wall," he said. "It's not the personal accomplishment that you did the ride, but that you made it to be there for everybody else ... And they are more impressed by what you did than you are, but you are a little bit overwhelmed to be there talking to them, because you know why they are there. It's powerful and something that's very meaningful to those who do it."

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