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RCWD plans $1.9M in ditch repairs

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has proposed to make $1.9 million worth of repairs in both Washington and Anoka counties.

The RCWD is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of 120 miles of public drainage systems. The public drainage system consists of 23 individual systems located within three counties and 16 cities.

The proposed repairs are for Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch 3 (JD3), which consists of a main trunk and four branches. It flows into Peltier Lake through Clearwater Creek. It also flows through developing portions of Hugo and Lino Lakes. The area targeted for repairs is the portion east of I-35E. RCWD Administrator Phil Belfiori and Engineer Chris Otterness, of Houston Engineering, have now visited both the Hugo City Council (Dec. 17, 2018) and the Lino Lakes City Council (Feb. 4) to discuss the improvements.

“As the drainage authority, it is our responsibility to maintain the public drainage system by state law,” Belfiori said. “Once we get the systems repaired, it is much more cost-effective to do more minor maintenance moving forward rather than a more costly repair. It also provides predictable drainage and stormwater management.”

Under the law, watershed districts are required to provide drainage for agriculture, ensure current and future drainage to support implementation of local land use plans, and ensure long-term predictable drainage and stormwater management for both cities and landowners.

“This is the city that has one of the highest development percentage growths of the entire state.

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HUGO — Both 2-year-old Gunnar of Centerville and 5-year-old Renesmee of White Bear Lake have attended Kids Abilities virtually their entire lives.

Kids Abilities opened its first location in Shoreview around 16 years ago and its second location in Hugo nine years ago.

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Gunnar has Down syndrome and utilizes all three therapy services at Kids Abilities.

Gunnar’s mother, Gina Schmittdiel, explained that Gunnar has hypotonia, which is a state of low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance

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JD3: Repairs to Anoka-Washington judicial ditch proposed to begin in 2020 FROM PAGE 1

along I-35E and I-35W, and they have to get all of their (storm)water through an agricultural drainage ditch that was designed for folks that were haying and cropping their property 120 years ago,” Belfiori explained. “That is why this repair is so critical. It is really the most critical infrastructure, in my opinion, in this area. People talk about roads, water towers and water supply systems; I would argue that your most critical infrastructure is your stormwater and your public drainage system because it is so flat. If you don’t have predictability, you are going to have a lot of trouble developing or utilizing your property effectively.”

Belfiori noted that planning for the ditch repair has been a four-year process. A survey and historic review of the public drainage system record was completed in 2015, and a public information meeting and public hearing were held that same year. A draft repair report for the portion of JD3 east of 1-35E was completed in October 2018.

“A small portion of Lino Lakes is contained in this repair. About 90 percent will be in the city of Hugo,” Belfiori explained.

Ditch repairs are needed due to the presence of trees and brush along and within the open channel, heavy vegetation in the channel, a variety of obstructions, wetland mitigation areas adjacent to the channel, and development that is in close proximity to the channel.

The repairs will include culvert replacement, ditch cleaning, tree and brush removal, and the removal of dirt (spoil).

“There is a substantial amount of development (north of Frenchman Road) where the developments are very close to the open channel of the drainage system. There are a number of homes in this area that are very much on top of this edge of the ditch, which is going to create additional challenges when we are going through to try to complete repairs,” Otterness explained, adding RCWD will work closely with landowners.

The RCWD is proposing to make the repairs in two phases. The fi rst phase will involve the repair of the main trunk east of I-35E and Branch 3 in 2020. The second phase, which is slated for 2023/2024, will include repairs to Branches 1, 2 and 4.

The project will be funded through ad valorem funds, which are taxes based on property values and collected districtwide in accordance with state statutes. Minnesota Statute 103D.621 requires municipal consent for public drainage system repairs when ad valorem funds are used.

Councilwoman Becky Petryk asked four questions, dealing with the number of landowners in Hugo that would be impacted by the repairs, the width of the ditch’s right of way, what time of year the repairs would be made and whether or not

M ch of Judicial Much J dicial Ditch 3 (JD3) in Anoka and Washington County is overgrown and needs to be repaired.

RCWD had any authority to perform maintenance on a natural waterway coming out of the north end of Bald Eagle Lake.

Otterness said RCWD has not yet determined what time of year the repairs would take place, but it could depend on what time of year is going to be the most effective as well as soil conditions. He noted that although right of way width varies, on average there is around 20 feet of right of way on either side of the top bank of the drainage system. He then answered her last question.

“There is a gap between the upper end of the drainage system and where the outlet for Bald Eagle Lake is. That was how it was originally designed,” Otterness said. “There never was a public drainage system in that portion of the channel. It is considered a public water course by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR does have jurisdiction over that segment of the ditch.”

Mayor Tom Weidt asked, “Has there been any thoughts on projections of capacity of the system and upgrading of the system? Did they get it that right 120 years ago so that all you have to do is get it back to where it started to handle the water for hayfields?”

Otterness responded, “There defi nitely are greater demands on the system now than they ever would have envisioned. We haven’t looked at doing an improvement on the system. We feel completing a repair itself will have a drastic and

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RCWD is proposing to make repairs to Judicial Ditch 3. The majority of the project is located in Hugo, but a small portion is in Lino Lakes.

substantial effect on the ability of the system to convey those flows from those two-year events all the way up to those 10-year events.”

Otterness added there is a big difference between the word “repair” and “improvement” that is guided by state statute. An improvement, he noted, has additional requirements and regulations.

Councilman Mike Miron said, “It is apparent from the discussion and the pictures that you have shown that this system has not hasn’t had any work done on it for a long period of time. Once the repair is completed, what is the watershed district’s strategy for how to keep it in that condition?”

Belfiori responded, “You are absolutely right. Once we repair this, we want to protect the investment of the taxpayer. We want to make sure we identify a maintenance corridor so that it is accessible, free of trees and that it can be (assessed) in a cost-effective and efficient way with a backhoe or other necessary equipment. We want to make sure we keep the integrity of that corridor.”

He added RCWD’s Board of Managers

has historically utilized ad valorem funds for maintenance of these systems.

Weidt said, “I think it is going to be an important project for the city. It is going to be a painful project for the city. There are a lot of landowners that are going to be affected by this. We are going to have to work together to make sure to notify them up front and be as transparent and flexible as we can with working with them.” He added, “It will be for the good of the city when it is all said and done.”

Both the Hugo City Council and the Lino Lakes City Council have adopted resolutions consenting to the repairs.

Belfiori said a public information meeting will be held sometime this winter. A public hearing is planned in the spring. The RCWD also plans to meet with affected landowners before construction begins in 2020.

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Snowball effect

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now cancellations are getting out of control, snowballing down a slippery slope of flakiness.

Before I address this issue I feel is a growing concern for the Minnesota economy, let me say this isn’t about schools. When in doubt, young students should not be outside waiting for buses in deep snow or extreme temperatures.

This is about adults, the Minnesota workforce.

I’ve felt a growing concern about the sheer number of work, government and community related events canceled due to snow and ice across the Twin Story Cities this winter.

Could our ever-increasing alarm Chaser of the snow affect the economy?

Sara Marie Moore There is a snowball effect to weather cancellations. It seems that the more events are canceled, the more events are canceled. People cave to peer pressure to cancel events and meetings due to weather. People start to assume that events are going to be canceled when they see a flake of snow.

People start to close up shop because no one is around. People start to not show up to work.

As adults, we should model dedication and confidence in our work and even our volunteerism, despite the weather. Everyone who has passed a Minnesota driver’s test should be able to practice navigating through several inches of snow. When events are continuously canceled, people get less practice driving in the snow. When leaders continue to cancel meetings or close places due to snow, it creates a chilling effect on the society’s view of life and work.

Adults really don’t need snow days. While I understand that the purpose behind the Minneapolis Regional Chamber and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Snow Day for Adults” earlier this month was to boost local businesses that saw a drop in sales during the polar vortex, the idea doesn’t create a mindset that supports the overall economy.

Just because children didn’t go to school during the extreme temperatures doesn’t mean “Adults should have a chance to relive the memories of their youth with some outdoor fun or, alternatively, spend generously doing some shopping, eating and drinking at the many fine establishments around the Twin Cities,” as stated in the press release.

Besides, most workers don’t have the privilege to skip work. “After four days of kids home from school, it’s time for the region’s adults to have their turn,” misunderstands the lives of most workers.

Many hourly workers were likely itching to get back to making money after having to stay home to watch their children. “It only seems fair to give adults one day off after most kids have had three days off this week,” seems immature coming from city business leaders. Most workers need to show up or important jobs won’t be done. What if a large group of nurses or construction workers had taken the adult snow day seriously? Care for the sick and elderly would have been neglected and big ticket projects would have been stalled.

Minnesota’s relationship with the snow appears to be taking a turn for the worse. Even a decade ago, it was not normal for so many things to be canceled due to snow in Minnesota. It wasn’t normal for people to question whether something was happening or not due to the weather. It wasn’t normal for businesspeople to encourage people to skip work.

It’s not too late to reevaluate the shifting relationship with the snow. Minnesota’s leaders could look to the dedicated workers who show up no matter what for inspiration. They are the economy’s anchor as it precariously slips and slides on the snow.

Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview Press and Vadnais Heights Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1235 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.

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Purposeful course work gives students advantage

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hat if high school students in the Twin Cities graduated high school with early college credit, industry certifications and skills that land them gainful full-time and/or part time employment immediately after graduation? What if we could help fi ll the urgent need for skilled workers with our high school graduMovers & ates?

Well guess what? It’s Shakers happening Jill Stewart Kellar right now at the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District’s Career and Technical Center. Over 850 high school students from 14 school districts in the suburbs north and east of St. Paul are enrolled in purposeful coursework that gives them a competitive advantage and leads to productive careers.

Last year alone our 850 Northeast Metro 916 Career and Tech students earned over 2,700 college credits and $40,000 in scholarships. Our students know that success is not defi ned by a four year bachelor’s degree only. Our students do not want to do career exploration at a major college or university

to the tune of $20,000 a year to fi gure out what they want to be when the grow up. They want to fi nd their passion now, while still in high school. These kids are savvy. The majority of our graduates plan to attend a two year or technical school, many head toward full time employment because we know that it’s what our communities thirst for - professional workers who are passionate about their work.

Picture this: • Our students build a free standing house from the foundation up in a partnership with the City of North St. Paul.

Last year’s home sold for over $300,000.

• Our students earn EMR and EMT certification and ride along with paramedics and fi rst responders where they get to use their skills to save lives.

• Our students earn Minnesota Board of Cosmetology service hours toward certifications in human services fields such as nail technician and esthiology.

• Our students learn valuable skills to ensure our vehicles can get to and from their destinations.

916 Career and Tech students spend the majority of their day at their home high school (such as Stillwater Area High School, Centennial High School, Mounds View High School, Mahtomedi High School, Forest

Lake High School and White Bear High School) and come to our courses, located on the campus of Century College, to develop professional skills, earn early college credit and industry certifications while surrounded by their peers from other high schools. Our member districts get the advantage of offering 22 specialized career and technical programs to their students without having to handle all of the details at their site.

February is National Career and Technical Education month and we want to shout it from the rooftops: our youth are not lazy, social media and YouTube bums. As a very resourceful and efficient generation, GenZ’ers are on a fast track becoming our coworkers, colleagues and neighbors… and they are doing so without a four-year college degree.

Please take a moment to check out our website at www.916careertech.org to see the stories, photos and videos showcasing the accomplishments of our students, follow us on facebook, or come for a visit.

Jill Stewart-Kellar is Principal of the Career and Technical Center, Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Food shelf in need of volunteers this winter On behalf of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, I would like to thank the community for your generous support throughout 2018. With your help, we served over 150 families per month throughout the year and distributed over 120,000 pounds of food.

The annual toy drive sponsored by the Hugo Fire Department and the Centennial Fire District helped make Christmas bright for 127 children in our community. We are so fortunate to have such a generous community.

A special thank you to our donors that supported us throughout 2018, including companies in our area that continue to support us year after year, especially: Festival Foods, Costco, Cub Foods, Kowalski’s, Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats, Hugo Lions, St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church, Fresh Thyme, Wilson Tool, Hugo Feed Mill, Centerville Youth Hockey, Press Publications, city of Hugo, city of Centerville and the Dead Broke Saddle Club.

I would also like to thank the many volunteers who help the food shelf operate week after week.

We could not do this without you.

We are always in need of additional volunteers, especially during the winter months. Some specific areas where we need help are: • Monthly volunteers during our regular service hours (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.)

• Food runners who can help pick up food

donations during the week.

• Board members who can help with event planning and fundraising.

• Daytime volunteers to help with food deliveries.

Interested in volunteering? Go to our website at HugoFoodShelf.org.

Chris DuFresne President, Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf

On climate change State Representative Linda Runbeck is a climate change denier. At a recent listening session in Hugo, Runbeck talked about climate change using rhetoric from the denial campaign organized by industrial, political, and ideological interests (and funded by the fossil fuel industry) to create uncertainty about climate change.

Runbeck believes scientists are at war on the climate change issue and that climate science is corrupted. Ninety-seven percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree: climate change is undeniably real and humancaused. The evidence of rapid climate change is compelling.

For example, measurements of CO2 — a greenhouse gas — in the atmosphere and trapped in ice show levels higher than anything we’ve seen in 400,000 years.

Runbeck talked about the deep pockets of the renewable energy industry. In contrast, the fossil fuel industry pumps much more massive

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contributions into political campaigns, spews out misleading statements about the role that fossil fuels play in causing climate change, and pays climate denying scientists to testify before Congress.

Runbeck mentioned that 30,000 scientists signed a petition arguing that there is no convincing scientific evidence for human-caused climate change. Circulating since 1998, this petition has been repeatedly debunked. Only 12 percent of the 30,000 signatories have some sort of background in fields that tie directly to climate change.

Runbeck stated we had a little ice age in the 1700s, and a cooling period from 1940 to 1970.

Cooler temperatures in the 1700s were not worldwide. The mid-century cooling was largely due to a high concentration of sulphate aerosols in the atmosphere. When clean air acts were put in place, aerosol levels fell in the atmosphere and their cooling effect was soon outweighed by the warming effect of the steadily rising levels of greenhouse gases.

Runbeck believes we will be 85 percent fossil fuel dependent in the future. We cannot afford to operate on this belief. Fossil fuels are fi nite resources that will eventually run out. We need to transition to a cleaner, secure energy future.

We deserve a representative who follows the scientific data and cares about the future of our planet.

Jaci Christenson Hugo

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Historical Commission hosts ‘Those Were the Days’

New pastor at St. Andrew’s

The Hugo Historical Commission will host the second “Those Were the Days” event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at City Hall. Do you have old photos in a shoebox? Are your family history books gathering dust? Do you like to talk about Hugo’s past and discuss your family history? The Historical Commission invites the public to an evening of sharing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their albums, photos, documents and artifacts. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Cynthia Schoonover at 651-429-4173.

By an overwhelming vote Feb. 10, the congregation of St. Andrew’s called Jenny Sung as pastor of mission and outreach. For more than a year she has served as intern pastor at St. Andrew’s, and she helped launch The Depot Church in Hugo with Pastor Brian Norsman.

Sung graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Divinity with an emphasis on mission and church history. Her passion for people and mission came through her Jenny Sung experiences of being abandoned and delivered.

At the age of 2, Sung was abandoned on a bus in Seoul, Korea. She was transferred to an orphanage and then foster care before being adopted into the U.S. Sung is passionate about sharing with others the love of God that she has encountered. “My story is not about being abandoned, forgotten, or left behind. It is a story of God’s deliverance, grace, and love.”

In her spare time, Sung enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her husband, Carl Torgerson, and their dog, Leo. Torgerson serves as worship leader at The Depot Church. Sung also the founder and co-director of One Dance Company in St. Paul.

Sung’s Rite of Ordination and Installation service was held Feb. 24.

Greenwing Day pancake breakfast The annual Greenwing Day pancake and sausage breakfast is set for Saturday, March 2, at Heights Hall and Club (the old VFW, 5880 Omaha Ave. N.) in Stillwater.

This year’s theme is Birds and Bees and Puppies, featuring activities, games and exhibits for all kids under 18. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by the St. Croix/Stillwater Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) and is open to the public.

There will be a demonstration by a Washington Deputy Sheriff and K-9, an activity to make pollinator bee hotels, world class taxidermy, an exhibit about bats and an opportunity to learn to blow a duck call and download a free duck calling app. Prizes include Ducks Unlimited gear, hunting and fishing gear, drones, tents, prints, decoys and more. Cost is $5 for adults and $25 for kids, which includes all the games, activities and exhibits, unlimited pancakes and sausages, a prize from the giant prize table and a yearlong membership as a Greenwing complete with magazine subscription. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.ducks.org/minnesota/events. For more information, contact Deb Manley at 612-867-3767.

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The College of St. Scholastica: Karen Beauclaire of Hugo, Bachelor of Science in nursing, summa cum laude.

Minnesota State University-Mankato: Stephanie Forster of Hugo, Master of Science, special education, learning disabilities; Ryan Leba of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, biology; Andrew Puleo of Hugo, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, integrated engineering; Alyssa Van Klei of Hugo, Master of Arts in Teaching; Alissa Garrison of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, finance; and Brandon Hassel of Centerville, Bachelor of Science, mathematics.

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Gustavus Adolphus College: Allison Hansen, Jaena Stucynski and Hailey Thom, all of Hugo.

Iowa State University: Alyssa Vail and Brandon Zaragoza, both of Centerville; Alec Akins and Daniel Streitz, both of Hugo.

Luther College: Emily Toensing of Centerville and Kari Goplen of Hugo.

Northeastern University: Amanda Ahles of Hugo.

South Dakota State University: Benjamin Niemczyk and Austin Noble, both of Hugo.

Saint Paul College: Adam Best of Hugo.

University of Iowa: Sophie Janicki of Hugo.

University of Minnesota: Jennifer Schmit of Hugo.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Andrew Weigel of Hugo.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Charles Flatten, Jack Flatten and Jordyn Gunderson, all of Centerville; Lydia Downs, Isabella Murphy, Jacob Pederson, Keegan Koeneman and Anna LeClaire, all of Hugo.

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Jake Prasch, Olivia Staruck and Benjamin Wetherby, all of Hugo; Caitlyn Bangert of Centerville.

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NATURE PLAY When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 will go outside to investigate all that the trees provide and even try a tasty syrup snack. $3/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 Where: Oneka Elementary School gym, 4888 Heritage Pkwy., Hugo Details: Free PG-rated movie begins at 7 p.m. Popcorn and snacks provided by the Hugo Fire Dept. Bring blankets and pillows. See city’s facebook page for movie title.

Contact: 651-762-6342 or ci.hugo.mn.us

STORY HOUR When: 10:30 and 11 a.m.

Monday, March 11and the 2nd Monday of every month Where: Hugo City Hall, Oneka room, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Details: Themed story hours with songs and activities, and opportunity to check our books the the Washington County Library. Free and no registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: MAPLE SYRUPING When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail.

Registration not required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the syrup process, do some maple crafts, participate in a spring scavenger hunt and taste some mapley treats. $5/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ When: 12:45 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thurs. of every month.

March 7 & 21 Where: Rice Lake Centre – Located 1 ½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building.

Details: Hugo Seniors meet to play “500.” Games begin promptly at 12:45 p.m.

Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Join us and bring a friend.

Contact: Barb at 651-4290883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. March 25 & 4th Mon. of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding areas are invited to join us for an afternoon of Cribbage. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

If you are from Centerville and need a ride, contact Pete Nadeau @ 651-4291514. Hope to see some new faces.

Contact: Alice at 651-4294413

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY WHITE BEAR LAKE LADIES NIGHT OUT When: Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Shop local retailers for specials.

Contact: downtownwhite bearlake.com

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When: 1 p.m., March 18 & 3rd Mon. of every month.

Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo Details: Meeting to plan events for the upcoming months. Bring your ideas on what you would like to do. After the meeting, we will play various games.

Refreshments will be served.

Contact: Barb at 651-4290883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

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OWL AND SNOWSHOE

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 1 Where: Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Explore the woods 17TH ANNUAL FISH FRY by snowshoe under the full When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, moon and meet resident March 8-April 12 screech owls. Registration Where: St. John’s Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo $7 members; $10 non-memDetails: Icelandic cod, mac- bers. aroni and cheese, sides and Contact: 651-433-2427 or warnernaturecenter.org beverages for $11/adults, $9 seniors, $7 ages 6-12 and ‘LOVE BOAT: 5 and under free.

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When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 Where: St. Joseph Church Great Hall, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Annual St. Joseph Variety Show. Tickets $12 each or $40/family of 4; include one beverage.

Contact: 651-784-3015

STEM SATURDAY: MYSTERIOUS MAGNETS When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Try to out-muscle an electromagnet, magnetize ordinary metal to create a simple compass, discover the world’s simplest motor and take home your own mysterious Magnetic Lab. First come, first served.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

TOOL SHARPENING SKILLS When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 14189 Ostlund Trail N., Marine on St Croix Details: Adults can learn to sharpen hand tools such as planes, chisels, axes and knives, or other tools with cutting edges such as lawn mower blades or shovels. $60, plus $10 materials fee; location provided upon

When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Where: Hugo City Hall Details: The Hugo Historical Commission invites the public to

registration.

Contact: marinemillsfolk school.org

MINDFULNESS SKILLS FOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS

an evening of sharing their family albums, photos, documents and artifacts. Historical displays and refreshments.

Contact: ci.hugo.mn.us/histcomm

tectants; the second on soil testing, fertilization and calibration. Stay for one or both. Food and refreshments.

Contact: clflwd.org

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EDUCATION IN SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 BERNSTEIN AND FRIENDS Where: Liberty Classical When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Academy, 3878 Highland When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 March 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Ave., White Bear Lake Where: Wildwood Library, Details: Program features 763 Stillwater Road, Mahto- March 3 Katherine Kersten, senior Where: Trinity Lutheran medi fellow at Center of the Church, 115 4th St. N., Details: Learn about stratAmerican Experiment, on Stillwater egies that lead to savoring the topic “Confusion in the the good moments, embrac- Details: Performance by Classroom: How Racial EqValley Chamber Chorale ing calm and increasing honors Leonard Bernstein, uity Policies are Shaping resilience. For adults Today’s Schools.” often called the greatest and kids 10+; must attend musician of modern times. Contact: libertyclassical with parent. Registration academy.org Contact: valleychamber required. chorale.org Contact: 651-426-2042 or TOTALLY CRIMINAL washcolib.org

MAPLE SYRUPING DAY When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Where: Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn about the history of maple syruping and see the whole process first-hand. Family-friendly activities such as demo tree tapping, sap boiling, maple syrup sampling, crafts, refreshments, and more. $5/person; cash at the gate.

Contact: 651-433-2427 or warnernaturecenter.org

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COCKTAIL HOUR WITH PRISCILLA PATON

When: 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3 Where: Flaherty’s Arden Bowl, 1273 County Road E, Arden Hills Details: Morning of bowling, donuts, raffles, carnival games, prizes and pizza to support Merrick’s program’s for adults with disabilities. All ages and abilities; $100/bowler; can be raised through pledges.

Contact: 651-789-6207 or merrickinc.org

When: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 Where: Dock Cafe, 425 Nelson St. E., Stillwater Details: Read and discuss a mystery book. $11 includes appetizers. RSVP. Meets the first Wednesday of the month.

Contact: valleybookseller. com

HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST JOB

When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, March 3 Where: Shoreview CommuWhen: 8-9:30 a.m. and 1011:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2 nity Center, 4580 Victoria Where: Forest Lake City St. N. Hall, 1408 Lake St. S. Details: Workshop for teens Details: Free lawn man15+ to learn how to make a agement workshop. Two great first impression and 90-minute sessions, the go through an interview. first on mowing, water use, $40. weed control and plant pro- Contact: 651-490-4750 or

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LUNASA When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave Suite 145, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by nationally-known Irish acoustic group includes vocals as well as flutes, low whistles, tin whistles, double bass, guitar, fiddle and uilleann pipes. Tickets $19 or $29 VIP; proceeds benefit Doctors without Borders.

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FREE FALLIN: A TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Show features all the best hits of Tom Petty, including the instruments and costumes that re-create the authentic experience of a live Tom Petty concert. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the door.

Contact: one23events.com

STREETCORNER LETTER PRESS When: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Monday, March 11 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Blvd.

N., Forest Lake Details: Print your own postcards with customizable images of a 100 yearold letterpress. All ages.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

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Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Exhibition features some of

Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org/ hanifl

Minnesota and Wisconsin’s finest artists. Exhibit runs March 4-April 10.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

‘WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION’ When: 7 p.m. Fridays, March 8 and 15; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays March 9 and 16; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, March 10 & 17 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Details: Zephyr Theatre performance of an Agatha Christie play.

Contact: stillwaterzephyr theatre.org

COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Where: Running Aces Harness Park’s “Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club”, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner Tommy Ryman featuring Shelly Paul. $20 in advance, $25 Day of Show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE

When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, March 9 PUPPIES AND PUMPS Where: Big Marine Park DRAG SHOW Reserve, 17495 Manning When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Trail N., Marine on St. March 8 Croix Where: JX Event Venue, 123 Details: Learn to identify 2nd St. N., Stillwater birds that call the area Details: Play with adoptable home and contribute to citpuppies, enjoy drinks and izen science data collection watch a drag show with by completing bird count the Queens of the Night. surveys with a guide. Free Benefit for Lucky Paws with parks permit. Open Midwest. $5 tickets in adto all ages; minor must be vance or at the door. Doors with an adult. open 7 p.m.

Contact: 651-430-8200 or Contact: one23events.com co.washington.mn.us/ parks

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Friday, March 9 Where: The Outing Lodge at Pine Point, 11661 Myeron Road N., Stillwater Details: Enjoy moonlight snowshoeing, chef prepared dinner and bonfire.

Full cash bar. $40/person; snowshoe rental included.

Contact: 651-439-9747 or outinglodge.com

When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Blvd.

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OUTSIDE VOICES SPEAKER SERIES When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Where: Belwin Conservancy, Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail, Afton Details: Guest speaker Nancy Gibson, co-founder of the International Wolf Center and co-chair of the Legislative Citizen Commission of Minnesota Resources, will impart her knowledge about Minnesota’s wild canids and share her experiences.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ When: March 14-31; shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Preview 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Triumphant comedy-drama explores the bond a group of women share in a small-town, southern community as they cope with the death of one of their own. Lakeshore Players performance.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers. com

SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, March 15 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing. Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch.

Cash bar. Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600

TIM SIGLER BAND When: 9 p.m. Friday, March 15 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Live music and green beer. Tickets $12; early bird discount.

Contact: one23events.com

OPEN THIRD SATURDAY When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Participate in programs, meet Belwin staff, explore the trails and connect with nature. Guided experiences at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Open to the public; $10 or free for members.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or www.belwin.org

SAP TO SYRUP When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 16 & 23 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Participants of all ages can tap a tree, collect sap, visit the evaporator and see how syrup is made.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

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When: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Where: Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake Details: Teams of four mini-golf at participating locations, the American Legion, VFW, Friar Tucks, Don Julio’s and Vannelli’s.

“Anything Goes” costume contest. Registration at 11:30 a.m., or early-bird

by March 4. $25/golfer; fundraider for Forest Lake 4th of July.

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When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, March 11 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $6 burgers. Open to the public.

Contact: 651-426-4944

Details: Free session for adults 45+ to learn to search the web, determine if a website is secure and navigate specific sites.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A Hugo man, 67, was reported for harassing the complainant’s fiancée at 12:08 p.m. Feb. 1 by honking his horn and flashing his high beams at her as she drove slowly in front of him in the 5000 block of southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 129th Street N. The fiancée, 28, told Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies she was driving slowly to warm up her car, which also had a flat tire. The complainant knew who the honking and flashing motorist was and gave deputies his contact information. The subject denied harassing the woman and admitted only to looking at her.

• Residents in the 13000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 12:33 p.m. Feb. 1 reported mail theft.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Europa Trail Way N. at 8:59 p.m. Feb. 1 reported damaged mailboxes.

Deputies advised the complainant to inform her homeowner’s association.

• A resident in the 4000 block of 128th Street N. at 2:22 p.m. Feb. 2 reported a male with a scruffy beard ringing the doorbell, knocking and trying the locked front door. The complainant was able to note the vehicle description and license plate number, but deputies’ computer registered the vehicle as held for resale. The cause of all the fuss may have been the Amazon package between the front door and screen door.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested at 1:02 a.m. Feb. 3 in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. on two felony warrants and for felony possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, felony possession of a firearm, giving a peace officer a false name and failure to provide proof of insurance, after northbound deputies observed him driving on the shoulder.

Deputies were able to extract the correct name from the subject and quickly confirmed his warrant status through the National Crime Information Center. After taking the subject into custody and conducting the usual inventory of the vehicle, deputies found a loaded 9 mm handgun, 5.11 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia. Dan’s Towing was summoned to take the vehicle off the road.

• An unidentified man, 23, with no permanent address, will be mailed a citation for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to a report of verbal domestic abuse in the 4000 block of 149th Street N. at 1:52 a.m. Feb. 3.

The subject would not open the door to deputies, but the woman with whom he was arguing did so. Immediately, deputies observed the subject was extremely agitated and uncooperative. As the subject was getting ready to leave with his mother, who was on the scene, a marijuana grinder fell out of his pocket. Deputies conducted a search and found marijuana in his pocket.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Europa Trail Way N. at 2:18 p.m. Feb. 3 reported that a male claiming to be from Apple made two unauthorized charges of $1,952 on her Wells Fargo account.

• A resident in the 8000 block of 126th Street N. at 1:39 p.m. Feb. 4 reported receiving an email that threatened to post photos of her along with

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an unknown substance, and no new marks on the complainant. No charges were filed against the subject.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 157th Street N. at 2:21 p.m. Feb. 4 reported that unknown persons unhooked the trailer from his truck. The complainant didn’t notice any damage, but thought the action was quite odd.

• A Roseville man, 22, was arrested at 8:12 a.m.

Feb. 8 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. on two Washington County misdemeanor warrants after deputies conducted a traffic stop. The subject was also warned about a suspended driver’s license.

• An unwanted son was reported at 10:06 p.m. Feb. 4 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. Deputies recognized the subject as the person they had picked up hitchhiking on Highway 61. The subject’s mother said he was not welcome at her house that evening.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Homestead Drive N. at 8:01 p.m. Feb. 8 reported that a suspicious male from a siding company stopped at his address to fill out an order form, even though the complainant had never requested any transaction with any siding company. When the complainant told the male no work was needed, the male sat outside in his truck and would not leave. The complainant was concerned that the male had too much information about him. When deputies arrived on the scene, the male was gone. The complainant told deputies he would contact the siding company the next day.

• A Hugo woman reported unauthorized use of her credit card at the Apple Valley Kwik Trip at 7:36 a.m. Feb. 5. Deputies advised the complainant to contact the Apple Valley Police Department, as the fraud occurred in that jurisdiction.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 151st Street N. at 9:33 a.m. Feb. 5 reported her Chevy Tahoe damaged by a hit-and-run driver in White Bear Lake. The complainant reported to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office because the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office told her to contact Washington County. The complainant told deputies all she needed was the case number to file her insurance report. Deputies obliged.

• Deputies reported a damaged and severely listing stop sign at the intersection of Victor Hugo Blvd.

N. and Elmcrest Avenue N. Hugo Public Works was dispatched to the scene at 5:00 p.m. Feb. 5.

• A resident in the 10000 block of 180th Street N. at 3:50 p.m. Feb. 6 reported trying to buy a vehicle on Craigslist. The complainant said the seller told her the vehicle was currently located out of state and tried to obtain personal information from the complainant. After the complainant became suspicious, the only information the seller was able to obtain from her was her name and address. The complainant told deputies she would report the incident to Craigslist.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 9:39 a.m. Jan. 31 reported a BBQ trailer parked on his land without permission. After checking the vehicle identification number, deputies learned the trailer had been stolen out of Minneapolis. After Dan’s Towing was called out to the scene to tow the trailer to its impound lot, the delighted registered owner of the trailer was contacted about where to pick up his trailer.

• Gas drive-off was reported at 2:56 p.m. Jan. 31 from the SuperAmerica/Speedway station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. Employees were able to retrieve the vehicle description and license plate number, so deputies contacted the Hugo woman, 39, who had driven away from her gas bill. The subject said she thought she had paid at the pump and would arrange a time to go to the station and pay.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Empress Way N. at 5:29 p.m. Feb. 6 reported threatening comments from North Carolina posted on her son’s gaming YouTube channel saying that he would be murdered. Deputies provided internet safety tips to the complainant, and the son has since made his YouTube profile private.

• A homeless woman was reported for sleeping under the tables and refusing to leave the Subway sandwich shop in the 5000 block of 147th Street N. at 10:05 p.m. Feb. 6. Deputies were lenient with the subject after she refused to give her name to them, but insisted upon her departure when she asked both juvenile employees for a ride to the next town.

She then left on foot on southbound Forest Blvd. N. • A resident in the 4000 block of Empress Way N. at 5:33 p.m. Feb. 7 reported receiving a fake check for an item he had posted for sale on Craigslist. The complainant recognized the check’s bogus nature and suffered no monetary loss. Deputies advised the complainant to report the check to Craigslist and to destroy it.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 4:27 a.m. Feb. 8 reported her boyfriend for trashing her home and hitting her, as part of ongoing domestic issues. Deputies arrived on the scene to find the boyfriend gone, damage inside the home, the complainant under the influence of

• A resident in the 14000 block of Garden Way N. at 6:51 p.m. Feb. 9 reported the driver of a black Dodge Charger for moving slowly through the area and taunting him by honking at him.

• A Mounds View man at 1:20 p.m. Feb. 10 reported his brother’s girlfriend and her brother and friends for assaulting him by hitting him in the back of the head with a flashlight after he dropped them all off at her home near 180th Street and Inwood Avenue N. As he attempted to leave, he was blocked in by two vehicles. As the complainant exited his vehicle with a knife in his hand, he was attacked. The wound required 11 staples.

• Footprints in the snow led a resident in the 15000 block of Freedom Drive N. to report that an unknown suspect walked around her house overnight Feb. 10-11. The footprints started from a walking trail behind the complainant’s house, went around the residence, and were present on top of the air conditioning unit, despite the fact that there were no windows to look into at that location.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 12:39 p.m. Feb. 11 reported an unknown vehicle parked by his garage with no one around.

Deputies advised the complainant to have the vehicle towed.

• A Hugo man, 79, was cited at 1:35 p.m. Feb. 11 on 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• A Hugo man, 55, was arrested and cited at 3:53 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after revocation after he was reported for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order by returning to the area. Deputies determined that he had no DANCO warrant, but he did have a revoked license and numerous past violations on his record as well as incidents of failing to appear in court.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd.

N. reported the theft of his Kamado marooncolored grill overnight Feb. 11-12. He also was relieved of two shovels one week ago.

• Two neighbors in the 15000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. have vowed never speak to each other again after one of them, “Brandon,” reported his neighbor, “Thomas,” at 5:47 a.m. Feb. 12 for blowing snow at that hour despite “calling the cops on him” whenever Brandon blows snow. When deputies advised the complainant they would not be citing the neighbor or even speaking to him, the complainant hung up on them. At 6:02 a.m. the other neighbor, Thomas, reported Brandon for videotaping him and calling him over to fight.

Thomas told deputies he was scared and wanted to press assault charges. Brandon told deputies that after he got off the phone with them, he also went outside to blow snow, only to find Thomas shining his flashlight at him from across the cul-de-sac and yelling at him to come fight him. Brandon admitted taking the video, if only to show Thomas violated the ordinance and threatened him. Both parties claimed assault by the other party and that they had videos to prove it. Deputies told them they were just trying to get the other party in trouble and gave them their business cards for when they get their damning videos downloaded.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Hugo man sentenced for fleeing peace officer Cory Allen Wuollet, 37, of Hugo, was convicted Feb. 14 for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. According to the criminal complaint, on Aug. 24 a Forest Lake Police Officer observed Wuollet make a minor traffic violation in the area of Fourth Street NW and Broadway Aveneue W. After conducting a computer check, it was determined Wuollet had a limited license and was Wuollet not permitted to operate a motor vehicle in Forest Lake.

Officers followed Wuollet until they witnessed him traveling around 60 to 70 mph in a 30 mph zone. A pursuit ensued in which Wuollet traveled through two four-way stop intersections without stopping or attempting to slow down. The chase ended after Wuollet traveled through a grass lot, spun out and flipped the vehicle on its side. Wuollet attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended.

During the chase, Wuollet struck a roadway sign, steel bench, fi re hydrant and light pole, causing over $1,000 in damages.

Officers observed indicators that Wuollet was under the influence of a narcotic. A subsequent search located a glass bubble pipe with white residue, which later tested positive for methamphetamine.

In addition to 20 months in prison, Wuollet was ordered to pay a fine of $50 and restitution of $2,024.

Hugo woman convicted of terroristic threats Mary Pamala Scudder, 67, of Hugo, was convicted of terroristic threats earlier this month for an incident that occurred on May 10. According to the criminal complaint, around 1 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Egg Lake Road and Goodview Avenue North in Hugo. Dispatch informed deputies that employees of a tree service had been confronted by an adult female carrying a long gun.

After deputies arrived, they saw Scudder carrying a Remington 20 gauge shotgon. She was ordered to drop the gun and was taken into custody. As she was being handcuffed Scudder spontaneously stated, “I just brought the gun to get their attention.” She later stated, “I just wanted to shoot in the air a couple of times.”

Three employees of the tree service told deputies they were in the area to trim trees when Scudder came out of her home with the shotgun. The three took cover behind the tree service trucks until deputies arrived on scene.

Scudder was sentenced as a gross misdemeanor. She received two years of probation, terms of which include two days in jail and to continue all mental health programming, including prescription medications.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a radio call of a plow truck on fi re in the 6900 block of Lake Drive Feb. 7. Officers arrived and found the vehicle was unoccupied and fully engulfed in fire. Officers then assisted the fire division in extinguishing the fi re upon their arrival.

• An officer responded to a complaint of snow knocked over on a resident’s driveway in the 1100 block of Main Street Feb. 8. The officer left a message for the complainant after receiving no answer.

• A community service officer received a report that someone had altered street signs in the 700 block of Main Street Feb. 8. The Anoka County Highway Department was advised of the incident in order to have it corrected.

• An officer received a call reporting a failure to pay for fuel at a gas station in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue Feb. 9. After investigating, the officer determined the vehicle involved was stolen.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for multiple lane violations in the 1900 block of I-35W Feb. 9. The 35-year-old male was subsequently arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for thirddegree DWI and an open bottle violation.

• Officers responded to a personal injury accident involving two vehicles in the area of Hodgson

Road and Ware Road Feb. 10. One driver was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

• An officer responded to a report of damage caused by a snowmobile in the 70 block of Lilac Street Feb. 10. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a rollover accident in the 8200 block of I-35E Feb. 11. The driver wasn’t injured.

• Officers were dispatched to check the welfare of an intoxicated female who had been found in a snowbank in the 6000 block of Ware Road Feb. 12.

After evaluation, the female was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

• An officer responded to a trespassing complaint in the 1000 block of Lois Lane Feb. 12. A Bobcat was being driven on the caller’s property without permission. The owner of the Bobcat was advised to stay off the property.

• An officer took a report of damage to property in the 7000 block of Snow Owl Circle Feb. 13.

The homeowner was not home at the time police arrived and information was left for the owner to call the police back. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer observed a vehicle stalled on the roadway blocking traffic in the area of I-35E and Main Street Feb. 13. At the driver’s request, the officer used their squad to push the vehicle to a safe location.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents:

Feb. 16 on report of an assault.

A female was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The case is pending a follow-up investigation.

• Officers were dispatched to the 0 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines • Officers responded to the 7100 block Feb. 13 for a neighborhood dispute. of Progress Road in Centerville • Officers took a phone call Feb. 18 regarding an assault. The from a male from Pittsburgh, incident turned out to be mutually Pennsylvania, who believed he was combative, and both parties the victim of an alleged fraud that returned to their home. originated in Circle Pines. The • Officers were called to the 3900 victim canceled the transaction block of Restwood Road in Circle before any money was transferred.

Pines Feb. 18 with regard to a verbal • A vehicle crashed into a snowbank argument. in the area of East Road and Center • Officers conducted a traffic stop for Road in Circle Pines Feb. 15 after expired registration in the area of being summoned to stop by police.

Griggs Avenue and Restwood Road The driver then fled on foot and was in Lexington Feb. 11. Upon talking later apprehended. The vehicle was to the driver, police located drug found to be stolen and the driver paraphernalia in plain view and was booked into jail. subsequently searched the vehicle • Officers were dispatched to the 0 and found open containers. block of East Road in Circle Pines

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HBA honors 3 businesses, volunteer of the year

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — Three businesses and one volunteer were recently recognized by the Hugo Business Association (HBA).

HBA members were asked to vote for a nominee of their choice on HBA’s website over the last several months. Winners were announced at the annual State of the City Address given by Mayor Tom Weidt at the Blue Heron Grill Feb. 12.

Receiving the Business Legacy Award was Mike Gallivan of Gallivan Insurance Agency. Michelle Larson, HBA first vice president, said, “This is for a longtime business in the area that has made a difference. He has been a part of this community for a long time.”

Gallivan stood up to speak a bit about the history of his company and the HBA. He explained the HBA formed in 2002 by a few members who didn’t want it to be a chamber of commerce. The organization has now grown to around 100 members.

“The insurance company has been in my family since about 1920,” noted Gallivan. “My grandpa Jerry was one of the first State Farm agents north of St. Paul.

I dug up some records and, believe it or not, a six-month premium for full coverage for a Model A was $6.50,” he said. “Thank you very much for the wonderful award and all the good times over the years with the Lions, the city and the HBA.” Next, Larson introduced the Business of the Year winner, TGK Automotive. “I am sure you all agree with me that this business has come a long way and has big presence now with its brand-new building,” Larson said. “They are such a great addition to the city.”

“We started here in Hugo 13 years ago, we have six shops around the Twin Cities — soon to be seven in Chanhassen,” said TGK Automotive owner Troy Kaplan, who lives in Hugo with his wife, Alana, who is also involved in the business. “The city of Hugo has been great to work with. The building turned out really good, and we look forward to serving the community some more.”

The Emerging Business of the Year award went to JDog Junk Removal, which opened last April.

“What JDog really does is help veterans. We serve the community and we protect the environment,” said White Bear Lake Territory Partner Josh Helm. Since Josh said he wasn’t very good at the whole public speaking thing, Operations Manager Karyn Essen shared some of Helm’s personal story.

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The Hugo Business Association (HBA) recognized (from left) Troy and Alana Kaplan, of TGK Automotive; Mike Gallivan, of Gallivan Insurance Agency; Pastor Brian Norsman of The Depot Church; and Josh Helm and Karyn Essen of JDog Junk Removal.

“Josh graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2004 and then left for Iraq for two tours. We are thankful for him and serving our country,” she said. “He decided to start this business as a way to empower other veterans.” Essen noted that over the months JDog Junk Removal has been in business, company representatives have met numerous area veterans. It has also become involved with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Networks, the Legion and Bridging, an organization that provides furniture and household goods to those transitioning out of homelessness and poverty.

Receiving the Volunteer of the Year award was Pastor Brian Norsman, the lead mission developer pastor of The Depot Church. The Depot Church, a community of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, is an ECLA Lutheran Church plant that began organizing in June 2018. The congregation held its first service in September 2018.

“I met Brian at Keystone, then I saw him with the

Lions, then I saw him at something else. This man is amazing. He is everywhere. It is unbelievable how much you have done with so many people in a short amount of time,” Larson said.

Norsman thanked the community for welcoming St. Andrews, its Family Shelter and The Depot Church with open arms.

“I am really honored and humbled. Thank you for giving me this award. It is less about me and more about all of you guys. I see all of you out there in the community ... making ribs, flipping burgers, building playgrounds, showing up to Tough Mudders, being on the school board and everything else,” he said. “It has been an honor to be a part of this community. Things are happening here in Hugo.”

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School budget revised to reflect higher expenditures

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The district's 2018-2019 school year general fund budget is expected to come in $3.2 million shorter than the preliminary budget

the district set before school began last summer.

The preliminary budget projected $112.4 million in revenue and $112.7 in expenditures, about a $300,000 difference. The revised budget approved by the school board at a Feb. 11 meeting is expected to bring in $113.6 million in revenues and the district

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Budget categories with significant increased expenditures include elementary and secondary regular instruction, which is expected to increase from $52.2 million to $53.4 million. Special education instruction is expected to increase from $22.5 million to $24.2 million.

The budget approved in June is a preliminary budget, said Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald. The board revises the budget mid-year and then approves the final, actual budget at the end of the school year.

The 2017-2018 general fund budget also changed significantly between the preliminary and final budgets. It was expected to be $1.5 million short but was $5.2 million short. It was $2.5 million short in 2017.

The board will work on next school year's budget this spring and propose a preliminary budget in June. The projected 2019-2020 school year general fund budget is projected to be about $24,000 to the positive.

In other action, the school board: • Approved an annual resolution authorizing administration to make certain purchases. The superintendent and assistant superintendent for finance and operations are allowed to purchase, contract or lease goods and services up to $175,000, if they are within the budget.

• Approved an annual resolution asking the administration to make recommendations regarding budget cuts if necessary.

• Accepted a bid for about $308,000 from Kraft Mechanical to replace the HVAC equipment at Otter Lake Elementary School.

• Accepted a bid for about $619,000 from S&J Glass to replace windows at White Bear Lake Area High School – North Campus.

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State of the City focuses on where city spends money cities range from the largest city of Minneapolis of about 425,000 down to the small town of Funkley, Minnesota, with five people,” Weidt explained.

HUGO — How the city spends its money was the “We are one of the 93 cities that don’t get local focus of this year’s State of the City Address, given government aid, so we have to budget our way at the Blue Heron Grill by Mayor Tom Weidt Feb. 12. through that. We work at keeping our tax rate Weidt began his presentation by pointing out a few steady, and we budget in a way to make sure that we people in the audience, including members of the have enough money to do what we need to do.”

City Council, Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-Circle Pines), The biggest portion of Hugo’s budget is spent Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron, on public safety, Weidt said, which includes the Sheriff Dan Starry and Sgt. Joe Stoehr.

Hugo Fire Department and the city’s contract with “The city of Hugo has 15,158 residents as of the the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The city last count, that puts us at the 70th-largest city also spends money on operating its public works in Minnesota. There are 853 cities, of which 760 department. “(Public Works has) 130 miles of roads get local government aid from the state ... Those that they have to maintain, 28 of them gravel,” Weidt said. “They also have nine plow trucks to maintain those roads, and 18 city parks.”

CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR The city also needs to spend money on infrastructure, including roads. Weidt pointed March 1: Republic Services recycling pickup (south side of out last year’s street project, which included Main Street) at 7 a.m.

Oneka Lake Boulevard and Harrow Avenue N. and March 5: Planning and Zoning Commission mentioned that east of Highway 61, 130th Street will meeting at 6:30 p.m. include a roundabout when its reconstruction near March 6: Parks and Recreation Committee Adelaide Landing takes place this year. meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The city has also begun clearing the land for March 8: Republic Services recycling pickup (north side of its new 1.5-million-gallon water tower, to be sited Main Street) at 7 a.m.

March 13: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. behind the well house on 125th Street. The 152-foot water tower will be located near Oneka Ridge Golf Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public Course and the Fox Meadows development. The notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www. existing water tower located on Fenway Avenue and presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).

130th will be dismantled. “It is going to turn into a real icon and entrance to the city,” Weidt said. The project will take about one year to complete.

HUGO CITY CALENDAR The city also spends a portion of its budget on parks and programming, Weidt explained.

March 4: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

In addition to mentioning the new playground March 8: Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. at Oneka equipment at Lions Park, he said the city is in the Elementary School. process of planning what it wants to do with Irish March 14: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

Avenue Park and Clearwater Creek Preserve.

Economic development is also important to the LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR city. Weidt said there has been a lot of activity along “the important corridor” of Highway 61 as of late, referencing TGK Automotive’s new building, JL March 4: Lino Lakes City Council work session at 6 p.m.

Schwieters’ expansion, and the construction of Park Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Good Life Senior Living and Gopher State Storage.

March 5: Joint Planning and Zoning Board and City Council Of course, residential development is also meeting at 6 p.m.

March 7: EDAC meeting at 8 a.m. booming in Hugo. Weidt mentioned five projects: March 11: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The Preserve on Sunset Lake, Adelaide Landing, March 13: Planning and Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt gives the State of the City Address Feb. 12 at the Blue Heron Grill. The focus of this year’s presentation was how the city spends its money.

growing and growing, and there are a lot of people who want to come here and people who want to live here,” he said.

Weidt wrapped up the event with the City Council’s 2019 goals, which are in the areas of conservation, economic development, community development, infrastructure, parks, public safety and administration. “Every year in the spring we gather goals from each of our commissions. We take those goals and merge them into City Council goals,” Weidt said. “We come up with a list of things that we are going to work on every year.”

Attendees had a few questions for Weidt, including about the Preserve on Sunset Lake development, the Rush Line and improvements to Highway 61. One resident wanted to know whether the Sunset Lake development would be served by city water and sewer. Weidt said the development would be served by individual wells and septic systems.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Feb. 13 meeting: • By a vote of 4-0 (Council Member D. Love absent) unanimously approved the revised preliminary plat for the Old Mill Estates. The property owner, Todd Christensen, asked the Planning and Zoning Commission (PNZ) to remove Phase III of the approved preliminary plat, which includes a public road to the easterly parcels.

The revised preliminary plat, which would have two phases, would not preclude the eastern area from being platted in the future, but would necessitate any subdivision of that land to go through the full preliminary plat approval and permitting process, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. The change was requested because the eastern portion of the preliminary plat requires too much wetland fill to move the project forward in 2019.

• Approved a change in the direction of the Community Development Building Grant (CDBG) application. The change will modify the CDBG grant application to change its designation from an area-wide benefit to an income-qualified benefit, Statz said. The city is still in a good position to receive funding with the modification, he said.

Under the area-wide benefit, complicated surveys must be conducted and must indicate that 51 percent of the homeowners in the development area have a low to moderate income for the city to receive the funding. With the different income-qualified designa-

tion, the city can move forward with the grant and award homeowners who qualify for a reduced rate and assess homeowners who don’t at the current rate.

• Approved an interim use permit (IUP) for Rehbein’s Black Dirt on 21st Ave., along with findings of fact. The PNZ recommended approval of the draft findings of fact and the draft interim use permit as submitted, after a public hearing was held to review the continuation of existing operation.

No members of the public attended to provide commentary.

Owners, Matt Rehbein and Nick Arnt had requested that Rehbein Black Dirt be allowed to continue operations on the site with several new conditions, until Dec. 31, 2019, after their previous IUP expired on Dec. 31, 2018. The enterprise will now have an extension to remove all the black dirt, flatten it out or grade and seed it to prevent erosion, with the intent of readying Pad B for a warehouse type set up.

• Accepted the resignation of Kevin Amundsen from the Parks and Recreation Committee after 14 years of service.

• Accepted two fertilizer quotes for parks and city-owned properties, following the city’s request for proposal (RFP) for weed and feed on its properties and accepted the lower bid at $5,502 per year from Trugreen for a three-year contract with money from the parks budget. An organic fertilizer quote was also requested and will be $17,008.

• Passed a resolution, effective Dec.

31, 2019, decertifying the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 1-7, established in January 2013 within which no activity has been taken to date. The district has not incurred any expenditures that are allowed to be repaid with TIF within five years of its establishment. Any development requiring TIF on these parcels would be better served through the establishment of a new district, according to the city’s financial adviser, Northland Securities, Statz said.

• Passed a resolution not waiving tort limits, in keeping with what the city has done every year. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) asks its city councils, as part of the annual insurance contract renewal, to decide whether to waive the Minnesota State statutory liability limits. If liability limits are waived, the liability limit goes from $500,000 per individual claimant and $1.5 million for a single incident to $2 million for each.

• Approved a massage therapist certification and application for sauna or message therapy establishments for Lisa Kieselhort/Schlavin Chiropractic. Kieselhorst had allowed her license to expire, as she planned to retire.

However, the establishment owner asked that she continue, to which she agreed. Due to these circumstances, the applicant asked to pay the renewal fees of $285, rather than the initial fees of $435.

• Approved special event permits for the 5K, 8K and Kids Fun Run to be held July 20 from 6-10 p.m. and the Paddle

des Lacs, scheduled for July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These annual events were approved by the Parks & Recreation Committee at its Feb. 6 meeting.

• Approved a lawful gambling premises Permit for the Centennial Youth Hockey Association for pull tabs at the Southern Rail, 7082 Centerville Road.

• Formally stated its interest in participating in the multi-jurisdictional Anoka County All-Hazard Mitigation Program, a voluntary program to identify hazards and prioritize potential projects to mitigate the effects of natural hazards. Grant dollars are available for hazard mitigation, Council Member Michelle Lakso said.

• Heard the City Administrator/Engineer Report from Statz. The council learned that staff is exploring the possibility of holding a scaled-down version of a farmers’ market during August; a developer is interested in building an apartment building on vacant downtown property; staff is evaluating resumes for the part-time receptionist position; staff announced that the Parks Committee has two open seats and asked for volunteers to serve; the Fete des Lacs Committee will hold its next meeting on Feb.18 at City Hall at 6 p.m.; and the Centennial Fire District responded to a car fire on Feb. 8, saving the garage and adjacent cars.

• Adjourned to a closed executive session, as allowed by law, to discus price negotiations on city-owned property downtown for a proposed apartment complex.

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Bella the ball: Mahtomedi’s Frattalone is state all-around champion

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Bella Frattalone, a club-trained gymnast who joined the Mahtomedi Zephyrs this year to compete in a school spirit environment, brought that school team some glory right away.

The dynamic junior captured the all-around, Class A championship on Saturday, capping a season where she ranked at or near the top of the rankings all season.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my first season competing for the Mahtomedi gymnastics team,” Frattalone reflected Sunday. “We had a lot of fun, and my teammates’ support helped me finish strong at state. The Zephyr program has had a long history of success, and I am just grateful to be a part of it.”

Frattalone rolled up 38.6625 points at the University of Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion, edging two leaders of Detroit Lake’s state championship team, while placing second in vault

(9.7875) and uneven bars (9.25), third on beam (9.5375) and fi fth on floor (9.6125).

She is the sixth Mahtomedi state allaround champion, joining Gretchen Gunnarson (1980), Heather Murphy (1988-89), Jenny Olson (1990), Mindy Myhre (1991-92-93-94), and Kasey Lenarz (2017).

Debbie Driscoll, who’s coached them all, says this about her latest champion: “She is so consistent. She has not fallen in an event all year. She just makes minor mistakes. She adds four and a half to five points per meet for us.”

The 5-foot-6, 140-pound gymnast considers her best moves to be “my Yurchenko layout vault, and double pike (back flip) on floor” — each of which draw gasps from the crowd with the startling height she achieves.

Detroit Lakes’ Cora Okeson was second with 38.575 and Jackson Hegg third with 38.1375. Okeson won vault and floor, Hegg won bars and Peyton Jemberg won beam.

“I did not know what to expect,” said Frattalone, who was not familiar with other contenders. “It really goes down to who has a great meet and who doesn’t. A wobble on beam or a step on the bars dismount can really make a difference in the end.”

Her score was not a personal-best.

She recorded a 38.75 early in the season that tied the team record set

by Myhre. Her lone PR at state was 9.825 in vault in team competition Friday.

Formerly a member of Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy, Frattalone was friends with MHS team members and attended some of their meets. Driscoll had her in class and they frequently discussed gymnastics. Frattalone decided in mid-October to join them this season.

“I had to fi nd my love for gymnastics again,” she explained, “and it was a more fun and relaxed environment. I also wanted to compete for my high school, which I had never done before.”

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Below: Skaters try to stay warm in between filming segments for the music video on Feb. 11 at the Lumberyard Hockey and Sports Center in Stillwater.

more of an exhibition for them, being the only adult synchronized team in the state.

At the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Championships Feb. 2 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, they competed with seven teams in their division, the top five advancing to nationals.

Leather & Laces advanced to nationals, slated for Plymouth, Michigan, from Feb. 28 to March 2, where they will compete with 13 teams from the Midwest and Pacific areas. They have gone to nationals in five of their eight years of existence.

The team is currently fundraising to help with travel expenses. If interested, visit https:// www.gofundme.com/ leather-and-lacessynchro-is-going-tonationals.

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one of our performances from earlier this year.”

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Leather & Laces, coached by Andrea Hall, skates to a Black & White theme, wearing black and white dresses. Members include: Granholm, Lauren Hawley, Susan Hope Berlien, Melissa Mrozek, Brent Connor, Sarah Foy, Tessa Strain, Bethany Renstrom, Alysia Nelson, Shannon Davis, Elizabeth Hogshire, Maggie Panetta, Jenelle Hastings, Ashley Beery and Grace Johnson.

They range in age from 19 to 40.

This season, they have skated twice. At the Maplewood Synchro Classic Competition on Dec. 15 at 3M Arena at Mariucci Arena, it was

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The local adult synchronized skating team “Leather & Laces” performed in a music video recently and is currently prepping for its fifth trip to the U.S Synchronized Skating Championships.

The 15-member group was filmed along with performing musicians in a music video for the song “Break the Steel” by the artist Finesse on Feb. 11 at the Lumberyard Hockey

and Sports Center in Stillwater.

The video production team includes Producer Johnny Regep, Director of Photography Christopher Harrison Eldridge and Director Charlie Grant.

“The vision was specifically for a synchronized skating team, rather than an individual skater,” said Shannon Granholm, a veteran skater of Leather & Laces. “The gentlemen told me they discovered our team after seeing a video of

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Luke Breuning, Centennial senior heavyweight wrestler, qualified for the state tournament by placing second in Section 4AAA on Saturday. He won an overtime match 4-3 in the semifinals against an opponent from section champion Stillwater, then lost in the finals to the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the state. Bruening has a 26-9 record. He is ranked No. 9 by The Guillotine.

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Nordic skiers Tryg Solberg and Olivia Schwintek finished in the top 10 at the State meet Feb. 13 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.

Solberg took seventh and Schwintek eighth.

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can work on at home, too.

Kids Abilities has helped Gunnar to be strong before, during and after a couple of surgeries. Last June, Gunnar underwent open-heart surgery for atrial septal defect (ASD), a birth defect that causes a hole in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers. In November, Gunnar had another surgery after his sternum broke.

“I wouldn’t have known what to do and I probably would have babied him, but they said he was strong and could do this,” Schmittdiel said.

“He did awesome. He was out of the hospital (after heart surgery) in three days, which is unheard of. (After the surgery in November), he was out of the hospital in one day and back to therapy in no time.”

Renesmee has Down Syndrome and hearing loss. She utilizes all three therapies Kid Abilities offers.

“Kids Abilities has helped her immensely. She learns so much here. If it wasn’t for the therapy she gets here, I think she would be very behind from the other kids,” said Renesmee’s mother, Kim Madson.

The staff is amazing. They work wonderfully with her. Renesmee has some impulse issues, and they have no problems dealing with her and controlling her. I have always had a positive experience here.”

Renesme also participates in Kids Abilities’ dance class, which is an eight-week course with a recital at the end. The recital, which is open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 5 at Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake.

Kids Abilities also offers groupbased therapies in the summer, including handwriting groups and social groups. “Social groups are particularly helpful for kids who have autism to practice appropriate ways of interacting with their peers,” Elholm said.

The clinic also offers adapted T-ball in the late spring and early summer at Lincoln Elementary in White Bear Lake (open to non-clients) and conducts aquatic programming at the AmericInn on White Bear Parkway.

“We do teach some swimming skills, but a lot of it is endurance, strengthening and conditioning,” Elholm explained.

In the past, Kids Abilities therapists have regularly visited Matagalpa, Nicaragua, on a service trip. They assist the community of Familias Especiales, a nonprofit organization that works with children with

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Occupational Therapist Heather Haider and Kids Abilities Co-Owner and Physical Therapist Jenny Elholm work with 2-year-old Gunnar of Centerville.

“Kids Abilities has helped her immensely. She learns so much here. If it wasn’t for the therapy she gets here, I think she would be very behind from the other kids.”

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disabilities and their families, by fabricating seating systems for wheelchairs, fitting walkers and assisting with other equipment needs.

Therapists also work in the local schools with teachers and provide home visits to educate families.

Elholm said the trip has not taken place in the past couple of years due to the unstable political climate in that country.

For more information, visit kidsabilities.com/nicaragua.

Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

Hugo Park Dental brings free oral health care to 21 children

BY SARAH KNIEFF CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Kids are smiling a little brighter today because of the generosity of a local dentist.

Park Dental in Hugo, along with 13 other practices in Minesota, opened its doors to provide free services for the children of the local community on Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, as part of the Give Kids a Smile event.

Twenty-one children received a free cleaning, fluoride treatment and oral hygiene instructions from two dentists and nine team members at Park Dental. “In addition, 12 fi llings, four extractions and 16 dental sealants were performed,” said

Alexandra Latanision, marketing specialist.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children ages 5 to 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth. This can be from lack of oral health education or not having access to professional oral care. In 2003, The American Dental Association started the Give Kids a Smile program so dentists all around the nation could provide oral health care to underserved children. The event takes place during February, as it is National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Since Give Kids a Smile began, more than 5.5 million children have been given free oral care by more than 500,000 volunteers.

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Bills introduced to improve student reading proficiency The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard a number of bills the fi rst week of February that would improve student reading proficiency in Minnesota, including a bill authored by Sen. Roger Chamberlain, who represents the Lino Lakes, Hugo, North Oaks and northern White Bear Lake area.

The bills would help students with dyslexia receive the specialized instruction they require.

“One of the best ways we can improve student outcomes is by providing better dyslexia instruction and focusing on how well students read,” said Chamberlain. “Imagine 90 percent student reading proficiency.

It is absolutely an attainable goal. It’s at our fingertips. We just need to take the next step.”

Chamberlain’s bill would require schools to screen students for dyslexia at the beginning of Kindergarten and no later than the end of second

grade. This requirement would be in addition to screenings done to certify that students are reading at gradeappropriate levels.

In addition, the committee heard other dyslexia- and reading-related bills. Senate File 116 and S.F. 196 would tighten up requirements for teachers seeking to renew their license by requiring specific instruction in dyslexia and dyslexia issues. S.F. 772 would provide grants to teachers so they can get proper, accredited training in dyslexia through researching findings from the National Reading Panel. S.F. 733 would enhance teacher training for instructing students with reading difficulties.

Each bill was held over for possible inclusion in a larger education bill later in the session.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Schools host I Love to Read month activities

Chamber announces scholarships The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce has announced scholarship applications are open for its 2019 spring Dale Hedstrand Scholarship Fund.

High school seniors and college students must be employed with or have a parent or guardian employed with a chamber member. Deadline is March 28. For information on applying, call Maureen Francis at 651-429-8593.

Students at Otter Lake Elementary School are practicing being reading superheroes this month.

Otter Lake Elementary students and staff members recently enjoyed a kickoff for their Be a Reading Superhero Literacy event.

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The Mahtomedi Middle School MATHCOUNTS team placed third at the chapter competition Feb. 9 at Century College.

Brady Lawrence took fifth place and will be move onto the state competition in March. Katie Ahrens is coach. (Back row, from left) Marney Goeser, Anusha Khandpur, Zoe Roettger, Juliana Nyberg, Sneha Sureshkumar, Brady Lawrence, Luke Krier, John Aufderhar.

New family outdoor adventure class.

White Bear Lake Early Childhood Family is hosting a family outdoor adventure class at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday mornings from March 23 to May 4. Students will learn about animal habitats, search for animal tracks on the trails, discover spring blooms as the thawing begins, and play in the outdoor classroom. The class is for children ages 1 to 5 and a parent. Cost is $150. Register at www.whitebear.ce.eleyo.com. For more information, call 651-653-3100.

More bus access to Century College proposed Century College students may have better transit access in the future. Bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) this month would create new, consistent bus

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routes for Century students. The bipartisan bill is co-authored by senators Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury), Jason Isaacson (DFL-Shoreview) and Foung Hawj (DFLSt. Paul). The bill requires Metro Transit provide a minimum of six round trips each weekday between the Maplewood Mall Transit Center and downtown St. Paul. Of these round trips, two must be between 8 a.m. and noon; two must be between noon and 4 p.m.; and two must be between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Metro Transit must not reduce the frequency of bus service between the Maplewood Mall Transit Center and the White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi campuses of Century College. The bill also requires Metro Transit complete a study to explore the transit needs of any city or town within five miles of the Century College campuses; the possibility of a circulator bus route in White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, and the surrounding area with stops at both campuses of Century College; and transit needs of Century College students to get to and from both campuses.

Assistant principal announces retirement Mahtomedi High School Associate Principal Luanne Wagner announced she plans to retire at the end of the 2018-19 school year.

Wagner has been an educator for over 25 years as a teacher, high school counselor and high school assistant principal. She has served as associate principal of Mahtomedi High School since 2013. Prior to her role in Mahtomedi, she was an assistant principal in the St. Francis School District. She was given the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Assistant Principal of the Year award in 2009 and the MASSP Central Division Assistant Principal of the Year award in 2008. She also served as a Minnesota State High School League Board member from 2008-2012.

“It has been a joy to work with staff, students and families in our district,” she said. “I am grateful for the support you’ve shown me and Mahtomedi High School. I will be accepting a new position as Grandma in 2019 and I look forward to being part of my new grandchild’s life. It has been a wonderful experience to be a part of the Mahtomedi School District.”

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I’ve totaled 36 inches with an outside chance of 40 inches. %Sun 55% The wind on Sunday made for an interesting day, with snow PCP 0.42” whipping around and creating beautiful drifts and scenes. I hope you weren’t one of those who had to travel out-state, especially southern Minnesota, which was hit hard with blizzard conditions. In one month all this snow will be gone.

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