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Voting set to begin in ‘Best of’ contest The nominations are in, and voting is set to begin on Thursday, June 30 for the The Citizen’s Best of the Press Readers’ Choice Contest.

From the best celebration festival to the best local sports team, readers can choose their favorites by voting every day until Aug. 11.

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1776 the year the Continental congress approved the Declaration of Independence 2.5 million the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation 56 the number of signers to the Declaration of Independence 33 the number of counties and census incorporated places that contain the word liberty in the name 15,600 the number of injuries involving fireworks that were treated in emergency rooms in 2020 $2.3 billion the amount of money that is expected to be spent on personal sales of fireworks

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The annual Tough Mudder in Hugo, a challenging obstacle course event that draws thousands of participants, is scheduled for July 9-10 at Wild Wings of Oneka.

“We run 25 of these in North America every year. This is the sixth one in Hugo,” said A.J. Monette, senior producer for Tough Mudder. “We are expecting 6,000 entrants, and around 800 spectators.

It’s not a competition. It’s something you do with friends.”

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Notable events that have taken place on July 4 Residents of the United States spend July 4th celebrating the country’s independence. Though July 4 has served as America’s Independence Day for centuries, many other significant and memorable events have taken place on the fourth day of July.

1744: The Treaty of Lancaster is signed in Pennsylvania. The treaty dictates that the Iroquois will cede land between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River to the British colonies.

1776: The United States Declaration of

Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. July 4 actually marks the day the final wording of the declaration, which had been submitted on July 2, was approved.

1802: The United States Military

Academy officially commences

operations. Located in West Point, New York, the USMA is the oldest of the five American service academies.

Massachusetts. His experiences there would later be detailed in “Walden Pond.”

1826: On the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence, the second and third presidents of the United States, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, respectively, pass away. Both men were instrumental to American success during the American Revolution.

1913: President Woodrow Wilson addresses veterans of the American Civil War at a reunion marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. More than 50,000 veterans of the war, including roughly 9,000 Confederate veterans, attend the reunion.

1831: Samuel Francis Smith’s “America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee)” is performed in public for the first time. The performance took place during a children’s Independence Day celebration in Boston.

1939: New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig announces his retirement to a crowd at Yankee Stadium, informing them he feels he is “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”

Gehrig had recently been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that would later be widely referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.”

1845: Naturalist and essayist Henry David Thoreau moves into a cabin on Walden Pond in Concord,

4th of July calendar of events WHITE BEAR LAKE

What: Fireworks and Flyover!

Where: West Park, Memorial Beach,

Ramsey Beach When: 10:00 p.m

What: Street dance: Bluetopians Where: Parking lot of Forest Lake

American Legion, 355 W Broadway Ave. When: 4:30 - 8:30 pm

MAPLEWOOD

What: Fireworks and live music Where: Lakeside Memorial Park in

Rd C E, Maplewood When: 4-10 p.m.

Details: Food trucks, family games and activities, live music and fireworks display at 10 p.m.

When: 10 p.m.

ROSEVILLE

What: Boat parade Where: Begin at lakeside park

What: Maplewood Light it Up Where: Hazelwood Park, 1663 County

What: Rosefest Party in the Park Where: Roseville Central Park, 2540

Lexington Avenue North, Roseville When: 1 to 10 p.m.

Details: Carnival activities, inflatable fun, puppet shows, live music all day and fireworks at 10 p.m.

FOREST LAKE

What: Parade Where: The parade will start just

outside of the Forest Lake American Legion 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN 55025 and will end at Forest Lake Elementary School When: 10 a.m., lineup at 9 a.m.

What: Carnival Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 E

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When: 10am- 12am

What: Bingo Where: Forest Lake American Legion,

355 W Broadway Ave. When: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Forest Lake.

Live Music Schedule for the prefireworks show: St. Croix Crossings 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Charlie O’ 8- 10 p.m.

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BLAINE

What: Fireworks Where: National Sports Center, 1700

105th Ave NE When: 10 p.m.

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What: Fireworks dinner cruise Where: Boarding is in Hudson,

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Cost: $50 for adults and $39 for children 10 and under What: Fireworks and live music Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St N,

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When: 3 p.m.- dusk.

1983: Twenty-four-year old New York Yankees left-hander Dave Righetti throws a no-hitter against the rival Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.

Righetti struck seven of the first nine batters he faced and even overcame a delay in the eighth inning when umpire Steve Palermo suffered a knee injury.

Outspoken Yankees owner George Steinbrenner did not attend the game, as he was in Florida celebrating his 53rd birthday with family.

2004: The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City. Now known as One World Trade Center, the building formally opened in November 2014. TF227101

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4th of July pet safety Animal Humane Society recommends tips for keeping your pet safe during summer celebrations As Minnesotans gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July in a couple of weeks, the Animal Humane Society (AHS) is reminding pet owners that many pets experience noise aversion or noise phobias, which can be triggered by fireworks and firecrackers.

Now’s the time to start preparing your pet for celebrations. Here’s what pet owners can do to keep their pets safe: • Play recordings of firework sounds starting a few weeks before the Fourth of July. Start quietly and gradually turn up the volume while engaging your pet with treats and toys.

This helps build a positive association with the sound.

• Don’t take your pet to fireworks displays, leave them in your car or leave them outside unattended,

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Twinkie and Frosty all dressed up for the Fourth of July.

even if fenced in.

More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. If your pet does go missing, visit the AHS website for tips on finding your lost pet.

• Create an indoor safe haven for your pet.

Set up an interior room with bedding, treats and toys. Shut the curtains, leave

the lights on, and play white noise or music.

• Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and ID tags with your phone number and address. If your pet is microchipped, make sure your information is up-todate.

Animal Humane Society

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HUGO

HUGO CITY COUNCIL RESCHEDULED MEETING AND SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HUGO CITY COUNCIL has rescheduled their regular first meeting in July (July 4th) to Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 7 p.m. due to the Independence Holiday.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HUGO CITY COUNCIL will be joining the Fire Department to attend National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Time and meeting place to be determined.

Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on June 30, 2022.

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• The driver of an older model Dodge truck was arrested at 1:39 p.m. May 28 on Victor Path for driving after revocation and multiple other violations, following a computer check on the driver for suspicion of the vehicle displaying the wrong license plates. During the traffic stop, the plates were confirmed to belong to another vehicle.

The vehicle on which they were attached was also uninsured. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies also spotted drug paraphernalia in plain view, along with even more paraphernalia found during a search of the vehicle.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:01 p.m. May 29 of a gray SUV in the 16000 block of Forest Blvd.

N. that used the shoulder and right-hand turn lane to pass a vehicle that was legally stopped in the northbound lane of traffic trying to make a left turn onto 165th Street. The driver admitted she knew she was not supposed to pass on the right shoulder.

• Ding Dong Ditch was reported at 12:40 a.m. May 30 in the 4000 block of Fable Hill Parkway N. • A business in the 5000 block of 165th Street N. at 11:26 a.m. May 30 reported a trailer and several concrete sculptures stolen, after finding the gate chain to his garden sculpture yard cut.

• A suspicious male was reported in the 15000 block of Enfield Avenue N. at 11:49 p.m. May 30, remains under suspicion even after deputies talked with him.

After a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area for two days that was driving slowly and parking for long periods, deputies were able to locate the vehicle with the complaint’s help. They approached the male as he sat in the vehicle with no license plate light and asked what it was all about. The male said he was in the neighborhood to meet up with a friend he found online, but had discovered the friend had given him a false address and refused to answer his messages or calls. Deputies noted that the subject was acting unusually nervous and said he was being led on by the friend. Deputies were dissatisfied with the subject’s explanations but couldn’t detain him any longer and asked the complainant to report if

• A resident in the 17000 block of Henna Avenue N. at 11:21 a.m. June 1 reported the neighbors let their horses get loose in the complainant’s field and destroyed the vegetable crop, as part of an ongoing issue. The complainant wanted deputies to contact the horse owner and warn of civil litigation, which they did.

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• A 2:08 a.m. report on May 28 of a suspicious motorist in the 5000 block of 157th Street N. turned out to be visiting a friend at a neighboring house.

she sees the suspicious male again.

• A Hugo woman, 38, was arrested at 4:31 a.m. May 31 in the 15000 block of Freeland Avenue N. for possessing Schedule 2 amphetamines, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle, after deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle report and smelled pot coming from the vehicle. Following a search, deputies also discovered a digital scale and two license plates not belonging to the vehicle. One of the plates was found to have been stolen out of Pine County.

• A baby sitter at 8:14 a.m. May 31 was reported for allowing a male not wanted at the residence in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. to be on the premises while she watched the complainant’s child. The babysitter told deputies that her boyfriend, against whom she has an active Order for Protection (OFP), had only dropped her off at work. However, a neighbor stated that the boyfriend was at the residence right up until deputies arrived.

• An ex-boyfriend was reported at 11:15 a.m. May 31 in the 13000 block of Europa Trail Way for sending two text messages in violation of an OFP. The suspect has a prior qualifying conviction for felony domestic assault.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 10:01 p.m. May 31 on eastbound 170th Street and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies on patrol who clocked him on radar.

• A business in the 17000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 1:50 a.m. June 1 reported another burglary attempt after new pry marks were found in the same area of the door deadbolt and door lock. A key holder arrived to open up the building for deputies to clear the establishment.

• A package was reported stolen at 5:52 a.m. June 1 from a mailbox in the 4000 block of Education Drive N. • A resident in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N. at 5:35 p.m. June 1 reported her ex-boyfriend, against whom she has a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) refused to leave the residence. Although the suspect was gone before deputies arrived, he was later arrested by Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Flay Avenue N. at 7:21 p.m. June 1 reported a male, against whom she has a DANCO, for coming to her home and sending threatening messages. The male was arrested and booked into the Washington County jail.

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ow that I am entering the second trimester, I can finally share the news! My husband Patrick and I are expecting our first child this December.

Keeping this secret for the last three months was INCREDIBLY difficult. There were so many times where I would almost say something, just to remember I shouldn’t spill the beans yet.

I did however tell some close family members and friends early. My mom’s reaction was pretty epic, and my sister is also thrilled to become an auntie. My grandparents are also so very excited to welcome their first great-grandchild.

I think my dogs, Frosty and Twinkie, are going to make great big sisters.

Twinkie however is going to have to come to terms with the fact that 100% of Out and everyone’s attention won’t always be on her. (She will always be my little spoiled About princess though.)

Shannon I knew we were going to shock some people, because I think many of them Granholm had given up on the thought of us ever having children and being fur parents forever. Patrick and I just celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary June 27.

My husband was ready to have children a couple of years ago, and was just waiting for me to say when. I’ve always known I was meant to be a mom; I just didn’t know when I wanted that to happen. I kept waiting for this big ‘aha’ moment and eventually realized that’s never going to happen for me. I’m never going to not be scared of all the unknowns. I just need to trust that what is meant to be will be — as corny as that sounds.

Perhaps one of the reasons it took me a while to be “ready” was because I was so worried I would have an unhealthy baby. Growing up with a sick father, I can’t tell you how many times I saw my dad get taken away in an ambulance or recovering in a hospital bed. To this day, it is very hard for me to visit a hospital, so that should make labor interesting.

I’m a very type A person but have learned to accept the fact that I can’t control everything. I’m still in the “terrified” stage, but hoping eventually that the excitement will outweigh the scared.

Even though having a newborn in the dead of winter won’t be much fun, I am a believer in signs. The fact that our first child is expected the same month my father passed away is not just a coincidence. My father always wanted to be a grandpa and was even pestering us for grandchildren before we got married. Now hopefully a month that has historically brought me a lot of sadness, will also bring me happiness too.

40 dogs in 40 years: K9s in Washington County

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ince 1982, police K9s have served the citizens of Washington County and beyond. Our deputies and communities have relied on these four-legged partners to keep us safe, enhance public safety, and create lasting bonds with the people we serve. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit has seen many changes in forty years, welcoming forty dogs through our doors with various specialized skills, including suspect location, narcotics detection, and our newest addition: crisis response.

“Being a K9 handler will be the most rewarding and most frustrating thing you will ever do,” said Detective Brad Volk. Detective Volk patrolled the streets of Washington County with his K9 partner, Xander, from 2012 to 2019. Now assigned to the investigations unit, Detective Volk calls his years as a K9 handler the highlight of his career.

“For seven years I spent more time with Xander than my own wife and kids,” he said.

“My family made a sacrifice, but being a K9 handler will be the most fun thing I’ll ever do here.”

“I wouldn’t change it for anything.”

When a K9 position becomes available, the newest handler is chosen from an internal pool of applicants who submit a

letter of interest, participate in an interview process, and pass a physical agility test. Dogs are hand-selected by the sheriff’s office from highly specialized breeders located all over the world. K9s who have served the citizens of Washington County have come to use from as far as the Netherlands, Slovakia, most recently stateside in Florida. While they receive basic apprehension and environmental orientation from their breeders, the canine’s most significant training begins shortly after they meet their handler during a 12-week in-house training course.

Guided by United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) standards, the training academy is led by a certified in-house instructor. K9 handler teams spend hours perfecting skills in apprehension, obedience, agility, tracking, narcotics detection, article search, and suspect search.

A graduation ceremony is held upon the completion of the training course, and K9 handler teams waste no time hitting the streets.

On the afternoon of K9 Xander’s graduation, shortly after suiting up for his first patrol shift with then- patrol deputy Volk, Xander located a firearm in a drainage ditch that had been used in an assault.

“We had a lot of great successes over the years,” said

Detective Volk. “A lot of really great deployments, suspect searches, and good finds.”

Over the course of a K9’s career, they train daily with their handler, both on- and off-duty. Dogs are hand-fed for every meal, serving as a tool for reward-based obedience and guided by positive reinforcement and praise.

They maintain yearly USPCA certification, train monthly as a unit, and practice their skills at every available opportunity.

Once a K9 is retired from duty, either due to age, health, or the handler’s career path, the sheriff’s office transfers ownership to the handler, where they live out the rest of their days as an extension of the family – complete with unlimited belly rubs and family nuzzles.

After K9 Xander was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2019, he was retired from duty the following week. Xander passed away in Detective Volk’s arms that September, just a few months after his eighth birthday.

“They become a part of your family,” said Detective Volk.

“I miss him terribly, but I’m really proud of the work we did together.”

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Hugo man sentenced for stealing snowmobile

Amanda Carter Hugo

Humble service What does it take to make a community? What is one of the key ingredients to make a society function?

These are huge and broad questions. While we could spend hours answering these profound questions, there is one common element we can agree on: humble service. When we humbly serve Pastor one another, our communities are Ponderings much more pleasant. When we humbly serve one another, we are Tim able to function and move together as a society.

Heinecke As Christians, this is no surprise to us. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:3-5) As Jesus humbly came to serve and save us, we are here to humbly serve one another!

Tim Heinecke is the pastor at New Life Lutheran Church in Hugo.

CHURCH DIRECTORY Find the church that fits your needs Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.

Anthony Michael Weber, 26, of Hugo has been convicted of motor vehicle theft after stealing a snowmobile.

According to the criminal complaint on Feb. 10, (2022) at approximately 10 p.m., officers from the Forest Lake Police Department were dispatched to a residence on 233rd St. N on the report of a stolen snowmobile.

Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the victim who said he and his family were roused from sleep by the sound of a snowmobile starting. The victim looked outside and saw someone riding his snowmobile through his front yard and down 233rd Street N. Officers followed snowmobile tracks and located the abandoned snowmobile on Forest Lake. Officers noticed shoe prints in the snow, followed them and eventually located a male, later identified to be Weber, hiding in a ditch nearby.

Weber was sentenced to a stay of execution for 15 months (with three years credited), 31 days in jail (with 31 days credited), and three years of probation. Weber also has to pay a $50 fine with a surcharge and fees.

Busy weekend for Hugo Fire

Members of the Hugo Fire Department (HFD), and neighboring departments, had a busy weekend.

At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, HFD was dispatched to a home near 129th Street and Europa Avenue in Hugo on report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed the fire started in the back of the house and quickly spread up the siding to the attic.

“When crews arrived the back of the house was engulfed in flames and the fire was boring from the soffits of the attic,” HFD Chief Jim Compton Jr. explained. “It took crews several hours to fully extinguish the fire.”

All occupants were able to get out safely and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Auto aid partners Forest Lake Fire, White Bear Lake Fire and Lino Lakes Fire all assisted on the call. M Health Fairview provided standby and the Hugo Lions are helping the family who was displaced from the fire.

At approximately 11:20 p.m. Sunday, June 26, HFD was called to a fire at a commercial building located on Fenway Boulevard and Fenway Boulevard Court in Hugo. The company, Como Lube & Supplies Inc, works with oil products. Upon arrival, officers found three roll-off dumpsters in a covered structure fully involved in flames.

“The fire was impinging on an oil tanker truck and a box truck,” Compton Jr. explained. “Crews were able to contain the fire to the dumpsters and covered structure with no fire spread to the trucks.” Compton added that two ladder trucks were used to help gain access to the roof to the structure to help with overhaul on the building.

Crews remained on scene until around 3 a.m.

Forest Lake and White Bear fire departments were called to assist with the fire.

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I am a resident in the White Bear Lake Area Schools District, and I want to express my concerns about the new role of the Director of Educational Equity and Achievement. With the district’s continuous struggle to commit to disrupting inequities in our schools, I hope they realize what issues this may cause their students.

Students within the district, specifically the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, continue to be challenged at the hands of the administration. These students require environments that can support their success as they navigate their culture and values. Partnering with an individual that closely relates to these students is essential for healthy development now and in the future.

I often wonder if these students and other marginalized groups were considered when reviewing the qualifications of each applicant for this new role. How did we get here? Did the district refer to their 4-Way Equity Decision Making Tool Protocol when making the conclusion to pick a candidate?

How can the entire community trust that these decisions are made for the needs of the district with little, if any, input from the community? After the Superintendent did not respond to the request to meet with concerned parents and community members, I ask the administration to make this right. Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak and Dr. Alison Gillespie, please demonstrate to us that you do understand there is a need for change, and the perspectives of students and parents are imperative when making these decisions.

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ocal artists stepped outside for an immersive art experience during White Bear Center for the Arts’ third annual plein air competition, Into Nature.

Between June 11-19, artists of all ages were encouraged to select a location in the White Bear Area for their plein air paintings. Among the suggested locations were the gazebo at Matoska Park, Lions Park, Snail Lake Park, and the Tamarack Nature Center.

“It’s nice because there is no specific time that artists need to go out and paint.

They can just pick anytime during the competition’s time frame,” said Ellie Fuelling, Communications Director at White Bear Center for the Arts.

This flexible time frame was part of the event’s original appeal when it first began in 2020. Like many events in 2020, their organizers had to get a bit creative when it came

to planning Covid-safe activities. Into Nature became the perfect event to connect artists, all in a socially–distanced manner.

“It started as a way to get out and experience nature.

It really took off during 2020,” said Fuelling.

The Center for the Arts’ creative event planning paid off. Many artists who participated in 2020 wanted to continue into 2021 and beyond.

This year all plein air works had their chance to be displayed in WBCA’s Ford Family gallery until June 24.

Winners of the competition were selected by visiting Vermont artist, Spencer Meagher and were awarded cash prizes totalling $5,000.

A select number of artwork will be on display in the Exhibition Hall until August 25.

‘A BRIGHT SPOT’ WHITE BEAR LAKE GETS NEW MURAL

ou may have noticed there’s a new pop of color in Downtown White Bear Lake. On the side of Indulge Salon, White Bear Lake High School student Meg Peterson has created a mural that she hopes will pay homage to the tightly–knit community.

“It started as an NHS project, but it morphed into something that’s way more of a commitment than a service project,” said Peterson.

The mural is a mosaic style and naturally includes a white bear for the town, but depicts different elements of the seasons. Peterson chose to showcase sailing in the summer and native wildflowers to represent the springtime in the town.

Peterson and her crew of high school students began planning the project back in the fall of 2021 to make sure they adhered to the city’s regulations. They also set out finding a location for the mural.

The students decided to have Indulge Salon as the location for their public art.

Kim Schoonover, owner of Indulge Salon, has wanted to have a mural on her building for a while and was thrilled to know her wall was about to get a makeover.

“I just love it,” said Schoonover, “You can’t look at it without smiling.”

Schoonover feels that the mural is going to be a bright spot in downtown White Bear Lake. “ I love art and it’s so nice that people can enjoy free,

public art,” said Schoonover.

The students finally concluded their six–week painting process early this June, and Schoonover has planned a small celebration for the students and their families.

Peterson hopes the mural can be celebrated for years to come as a way to bring together the community.

“I want it to celebrate the diverse community coming together to be one White Bear,” said Peterson.

In the future Peterson hopes that other artists will paint murals around town. She has started to document everything she learned in the process of creating the mural so she can pass on that information to other artists.

“The big goal is that it won’t end here. I want other students to keep creating public art,” said Peterson. “ I would like to start some organization or a foundation to compile my for for people so we can get a bunch of murals in White Bear Lake.

I want people to see it in the future as a way to represent our community.”

With the excitement budding around this mural, Peterson hopes that White Bear Lake can become an even more colorful place to live.

• Summer Youth Players Presents Matilda Jr. - Friday July 1 at 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm ($10) • Michael Djupstrom with the Jasper String Quartet - Sunday July 3 at 2:00 pm ($25/$15) • Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland Sunday July 24 at 7:00 pm ($35) • Summer Youth Players Presents Devising Dystopia -Friday July 29 at 6:00 pm & Saturday July 30 pm at 1:00 pm ($10)

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• Black History Through Artistry with Kennedy Simpson - July 19, 7:00-8:00 PM • It Is What It Is Opening Reception - July 14, 6:30-8:30 PM • Black History Through Artistry with A. Drew Hammond - July 26, 7:00-8:00 PM • WBCA Arts Market - July 29, 10:30 AM-3:30 PM

CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS

• Registration closing soon for the following productions: ° Middle School production - Descendants the Musical (performed at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center) ° Holiday Production - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (performed at Lakes (International Language Academy) ° The Legacy Production - Mary Poppins Jr. (performed at Forest Lake High School) More information can be found at www.

Childrensperformingartsmn.org • Puff in the Black Box at Hanifl Performing Art Center - July 21 - 24. Ticket on sale now.

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addox Lee fondly remembers her very first role at Children’s Performing Arts. At seven years old, Lee played a ladybug.

The recent Lakes International Language Academy graduate is now gearing up to head to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter this fall. Before she begins her college journey, she is reflecting on her acting journey.

Among Lee’s favorite roles are Mushu in “Mulan,” Sally in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and Grace Lamb in “Fame.”

“I really enjoyed Grace Lamb or ‘Lambchop’ because I’ve been doing competitive gymnastics and I was able to use some of my gymnastics skills in the role,” said Lee. Like her acting career, Lee’s gymnastics career began at an early age. At just two years old, Lee started taking gymnastics lessons, which has given her an unexpected edge in

her acting.

“There have only been maybe one or two shows where I didn’t use my gymnastics.

Being a gymnast helps with my dancing and really adds a wow factor,” said Lee. Just like her gymnastics skills have assisted her acting, her acting skills have propelled her confidence.

“It really helped me with public speaking,” said Lee. “I’m not afraid to speak in front of an audience and am able to think on the fly.”

Lee is part of the legacy program and has had a number of leadership roles, like becoming a junior director, which made her both a better actor and speaker.

Lee will round out her time with CPA in her role as Patty Simcocks in “Grease.”

As for what’s next, Lee will be on Gustavus’ gymnastics team and plans on auditioning for the school’s January production of “Spring Awakening.”

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Construction coming along at White Bear schools

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

A number of construction projects continue to make progress at a number of schools in the White Bear Area School District.

“There’s a lot of work going on at North Star Elementary,” AJ Lillesve, of Krause Anderson Construction said. “On the outside they got a lot of turf seeding, irrigation, and final grading ready for landscaping. And everybody’s favorite road project there on (Highway) 61. The last thing they’ll be touching up is the road and final lift of the asphalt and stripping.”

Lillesve said ceiling tiles are being placed in the cafeteria and the kitchen equipment is nearly complete.

According to Lillisve, construction at White bear Lake High School is also busy right now.

“The stadium is getting turf down out there right now and once they wrap with that, they’ll do their final lift around the track,” Lillesve said. “Twentyeight days after that, they’ll start putting down the actual track material.”

Also happening is the final grading for the west

fields and new tennis courts. Lillesve said the turf for the eureka fields will probably begin in the fall.

At Otter Lake Elementary School, construction started at the learning commons beginning with the ceilings and the walls.

According to Lillesve, the roof is complete for a classroom pod addition at Birch Lake Elementary School. “The windows are in and they’re fully weather tight so that’s another fun milestone,” he said.

Lillesve also noted that workers are ready to paint once the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) is finished in the Media Center.

At Lakeaires Elementary School, all the MEP is being installed in classrooms and the media center.

“Interior wall framing will be going in and the exterior cast stone is going in on the outside,” Lillesve said. “Coming up is exterior bricks ceiling and renovations on the inside.”

Lillesve noted that construction of five additional classrooms, updated classrooms and media center will begin at Oneka Elementary School on Sept. 12 and be completed in August 2023.

School Board member Kathleen Daniels said she took a tour at North Star Elementary School.

“It was pretty amazing and really fun to see what’s happening up there,” she said. “I can’t wait to see some of the other projects.”

For more updates on the construction at White Bear Lake High School go to https://adobe. ly/3xEBZo3.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

UPDATES Construction Updates in White Bear Lake Area School District • North Star Elementary School – 82% complete • ALC – 50% complete • South Campus Phase Two – 60% complete • White Bear Lake High School – 32% complete • Birch Lake Elementary School – 34% complete • Lakeaires Elementary School – 35% complete • Otter Lake Elementary School – 9 % complete

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) responded to 4,103 calls in 2021, compared with 3,910 in 2020, said CLPD Chief James Mork in his annual report presentation to council. Those calls included 58 arrests, compared with 63 in 2020. Centerville saw 143 Group A crimes, including 15 assaults, 14 vandalism calls, 24 drug-related offenses, 10 frauds and 57 thefts. The city also saw 113 Group B crimes, including one bad check report, seven disorderly conduct reports and 37 DWI reports.

“We saw a big increase in DWI arrests, which goes hand in hand with enforcement,” Mork said. In 2021, 275 citations were handed out in Centerville out of an agency total of 1,305, and 1,575 warnings were distributed out of an agency total of 4,490. The agency also took 81 domestic-related calls and 115 complaints (noise, traffic, etc.) from Centerville in 2021.

• City Hall parking lot improvements and the 2022 thin overlay project will move forward, after council formally ordered the feasibility study. At the May 25 meeting, council neglected to formally order the study, so it then passed a resolution carrying out this action at the June 8 meeting. The thin overlay will be conducted on all streets in the Hunter's Crossing 2nd and 3rd Additions, Pleasant Marsh 1st, 2nd and 3rd Additions, part of Dupre Road and Progress Road north of Main Street. Minnesota State Statute 429 requires a feasibility report to be prepared as the first step in the process in which adjacent property owners will be assessed a portion of the costs. Engineers will present the feasibility report at the next City Council meeting.

• The city received an unmodified, clean audit opinion on financial statements for the 2021 fiscal year, said Manager Tyler See, CPA, of Abdo Solutions during his presentation of the 2021 audit. This means the city's statements meet generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), present the city's financial condition in a fair manner and are free from material misstatements. During the audit, a number of discussions came up regarding accounting transactions and financial policies. As a result, not all journal entries were prepared prior to the audit. In all, this is the opinion the city is looking for, See said. No compliance issues were found for the 2021 audit, he added.

Council then formally approved the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report with minor corrections. These financial statements will now be published on the city's website for review by the public.

• The city would love its new website to contain high-resolution photos from around Centerville, which the current site does not have. The existing website uses stock images of people and places. In its effort to promote, celebrate and capture Centerville's unique charm, city staff recommended hiring a professional photographer for that purpose.

Council authorized staff to contract out for professional photography services in an amount not to exceed $2,000 with monies from the general fund.

• Council is considering the possibility of extending the water hookup assistance program for businesses through the end of 2023 and directed city staff to prepare language to that effect. In 2021, council approved a water hookup assistance program for commercial and industrial enterprises in town.

The program was then extended to June 1, 2022, with a directive to review the program at that time and to determine whether it should continue. To date, the city has had one facility, which houses three businesses, take advantage of the program. Other entities have expressed interest.

• Council also reviewed portions of its water hookup ordinances. Several years ago, city code was changed from mandating water hookups based on a sunset date to three event triggers. The triggers are: failure of a well, a substantial addition to the home or the sale of the home.

Although the ordinance language has worked well, it has also discouraged investors from redeveloping in downtown, as the cost to connect a blighted structure to city water could amount to as much as $20,000.

Therefore, council directed city staff to draft revised language for the water hookup ordinance to exclude the M-1 and M-2 districts. City staff will come back to council with language for council approval.

• The public works department will have a new tool with which to groom trails, sidewalks and turf after council approved the purchase of a Toolcat UW56 for $77,202, plus delivery. The approval comes with the caveat that employees using it must be trained in its use. The cost also includes upgrades in the form of turf tires, a standard bucket, a snow blower and a “brushcat” for mowing overgrowth areas and trail edges. Prices are from the state bid.

Funding for the purchase of a Toolcat was already included in the city’s 2022 capital improvement plan in the amount of $65,000. The benefit of the Toolcat over the 24 year-old skid-steer in the city's fleet is to improve the

ergonomics for employees who often sit in the equipment for up to eight hours, Public Works Director Paul Palzer said.

• Council conducted two more formalities to move the Amazon Fulfillment Center development forward, after approving a revised developer's agreement and a maintenance agreement between the city and the Rice Creek Watershed District. Revisions to the developer's agreement involve language relating to noise study and mitigation issues, site security and infrastructure construction in easements.

The maintenance agreement memorializes the city's stewardship of water and states that the city will perpetually maintain public infrastructure such as a culvert for Rice Creek.

• Two property owners will install black chain link fences on their properties after council approved encroachment agreements for both of them. The landowners at 7154 Mill Road and 1760 Dupre Road each sought permission to install a 4-foot chain link fence within the city's drainage/utility easement.

• Events sponsored by the Centerville Lions during the 2022 Fete des Lacs will take place after council approved a request for several permits for the festival, scheduled to be held from July 12-16. The special event permit is necessary to participate in the event as a vendor; a permit was needed to use Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park throughout the event; a temporary on-sale liquor license is needed to sell wine and beer; and permits were needed so the Lions could have a concession trailer at Cornerstone Park on July 14 and Hidden Spring Park on July 12.

• The Parks and Recreation Committee will be able to honor its volunteers after council agreed to purchase gifts for the second annual volunteer appreciation event. The total cost of gifts is not to exceed $1,000 and will be paid for from the general fund.

• The Anoka County Radio Club has been given permission to use Laurie LaMotte Park for its Field Day on June 24-26, an annual event.

• The Atlas Villas Memory Care development will move ahead, even though its interim use permit (IUP) has expired, after council passed a resolution for an extension of the permit. The project was delayed due to supply chain issues and the variability of building costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility now expects to open by Aug. 1. The IUP allows council to extend it every year.

• For the second time, council rescheduled its second meeting in

June. Originally set for June 22, it was shifted earlier in the week to Monday, June 20, when several council members had a schedule conflict. Now that Monday has been proclaimed a national holiday — Juneteenth — the meeting is now set for Tuesday, June 21.

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When: 12:45 p.m. June 30 and July 7; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m.

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When: 1 p.m. Monday, July 18; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: July meeting will include planning future activities and monthly luncheons. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Games will be played after meeting.

Reminder: Annual dues of $10 are to be paid by July 1. A chicken dinner is planned for Monday, July 18 at 5 p.m., for all members in good standing.

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• A lease for Bruce and Ginny Bernin’s property located at 6540 Greene Ave. N has been extended through Aug. 31. The Bernins sold their home and property to the city of Hugo in 2002 with a provision the city lease back the home portion to the Bernins. The lease has been extended several times with the current lease expiring June 30. Most contents on the property have been removed, and it is currently being used sparingly by the Bernin family. The family would like to extend the lease until Aug. 31, so they can hold a Celebration of Life for Ginny and a few other family functions during the summer. The Parks Commission and city staff will need to discuss future plans for the house and property.

• The city continues to pay its bills for the downtown improvement/ Lion’s Park project. Most recently, the council authorized the payment of $1,219,678 to Peterson Companies, Inc. for work certified through May 31. All the roadways within the project have been completed and work is on-going within Lions Park. More than 80% of the new sidewalks/trails have been installed and irrigation/landscaping is ongoing.

The council will also pay $86,479 to Schreiber Mullaney for the Lions Park pavilion for work certified through May 25.

• Shoot for the Troops plans to conduct raffles at an event Aug. 16 at Wild Wings of Oneka, located at 14733 Irish Ave. N. • The city plans to sell several pieces of equipment that are no longer needed by the public works department. Some

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A fence will be installed around the pickleball courts at Arcand Park.

A grand opening celebration for the park was held Sept. 17 2020, and immediately the city began to receive complaints from residents about the pickle ball courts not being fenced.

Proposals were requested from six companies to install an 8-foot black vinyl fence, gate and concrete maintenance strip. Two complete estimates were received, and Town and Country Fence was the lowest bidder at $24,895.

The city has been awarded $36,000 from the Metropolitan Council for a water efficiency grant. By installing irrigation controllers and water sensors at six city parks and the fire hall, the city would save an estimated 2,373,360 gallons of water.

Peterson Companies estimated that each location would cost $7,638, for a citywide cost of $53,469.

The City Council’s July 4 meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday.

National Night Out (NNO) is once again expected to have a high turnout.

NNO will happen Tuesday, Aug. 2.

T & Nae’s market kicks off soon Starting July 6, T & Nae will host a Wednesday Market from 5 to 8 p.m. through August. Every week, the market will feature fresh flowers

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CHURCH BRIEF Fr. Daniel Friberg to celebrate his 60th anniversary Fr. Daniel Friberg, who was the pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Hugo from 1993-2001, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his Ordination at 1 p.m. mass on

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that could fi ll a novel, With a list of service projects veteran Jeff Loeks will be it is no surprise that Army later this month. recognized with an award Community Service Loeks is a 2019 Wilbur Thomas is presented annually to Award recipient. The award who strive to improve HealthPartners team members outstanding volunteer their communities through service. resident, is no stranger Loeks, a White Bear Township newspapers. Numerous Publications Press in to coverage about him, all with the articles have been published Loeks served in the Army’s common theme of service.

1988 to 1992 and was deployed 3rd Ranger Battalion from and Desert Storm. to the invasion of Panama tradition in Loeks’ family.

Serving in the military is a knew that that was what I “Since I was 5 years old, I just dream of mine to continue would do. It has been a lifelong my country,” he said. “It that (tradition) and to serve it thought about in our family, wasn’t something that you in to do it. I took a lot of pride was just when do you leave

that.” his biological family (he was Loeks later found out that care system at a young age), adopted through the foster and his sisters, also had a including both of his parents military — specifically, the tradition of serving in the Army.

Loeks moved to Denver Upon leaving the military, a police officer. After to pursue his dream of becomingthe waitlist to get into on waiting for more than a year move back to Minnesota, the academy, he decided to world for 15 years. where he worked in the business any kind of difference.

“I didn’t feel like I was making me one day that hit I had an office job and it finally making a difference at nothing I was doing there was ago, he switched careers years all,” Loeks recalled. Eight room technician at Regions and became an emergency SEE JEFF LOEKS, PAGE 10

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FINANCIAL PLANNING There are several options regarding your 401(k)

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While withdrawing your money is an option, in most circumstances, it means those funds will not be there when you need them in retirement. In addition, cashing out your 401(k) generally means you’ll have to pay taxes on the withdrawal, and there’s typically an additional 10% tax penalty if you’re younger than 59½, unless you left your employer in the calendar year you turned 55 or older.

If you own stock in former employer’s company and it has increased in value! you may be able to receive special tax treatment on these securities. This is referred to as net unrealized appreciation (NUA). A tax professional is suggested because NUA rules are complex.

The decision to roll over a 401(k) is dependent on your individual situation. A financial advisor will work with you to help identify your goals and determine what’s important to you. By understanding your investment personality, he or she will be able to advise if rolling over your 401(k) is the best option for you.

The benefits of rolling it over can help provide a consolidated view of all your retirement accounts. This holistic view can help you and your financial advisor make sure your investments are aligned to your risk tolerance and determine what’s best for you.

Fidelity suggests you know three things:

• Tax benefits: You won’t pay taxes on potential growth until you make withdrawals. And you can can move money from a former workplace to a rollover IRA without any taxes or penalties; • Access to your money: Withdrawals for certain expenses — first home purchase, birth, adoption or college costs — are penalty-free, but a 10 percent penalty could apply if the withdrawal is before age 59 1/2: • Flexibility: With a rollover IRA, you can generally choose from a wider range of investments.

Ben Wacek, a Twin Cities financial planner who founded Guide Financial Planning, says, “After retiring or switching jobs, the three main things that someone can do with their 401(k) from their previous employer are to keep it where it is, transfer it to their new employer’s 401(k), or transfer it to an IRA.“What the best option is for them will depend on a number of different factors, but most often transferring it to an IRA is the best option because it increases the number of investment options available and can often reduce the costs.”

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Understanding your retirement plan options when you leave your employer or retire are important. If you’ve retired or changed jobs, you may have questions about whether to roll over your employer’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Edward Jones provides these four options for your old 401(k): • Option 1: Roll over the money to a Traditional or Roth IRA (Roll it) • Option 2: Leave the money in your former employer’s 401(k) plan (Leave it) • Option 3: Move the money to your new employer’s 401(k) plan (Move it) • Option 4: Cash out the 401(k) account, which is subject to tax consequences (Take it) Regarding the first option of rolling your 401(k) into an IRA, you can withdraw money from an IRA at age 59 1/2 and you must make withdrawals from a traditional IRA by age 72.

There are other benefits: the ability to add money to your IRA, a broader range of investment choices and an investment strategy based on personal needs and goals.

Leaving money in your current 401(k) may be an option, depending on the terms of your plan. Many additional factors, such as the option to add money and make certain investment choices, will also

depend on the terms of your plan. Here’s Edward Jones says you should know: Once you leave your employer, you generally won’t be able to add money to your plan and 401(k) plans typically have a more limited number of investment options compared to an IRA, but they may include investments you can’t get through an IRA. Fees for a 401(k) may be less than that of an IRA. You are advised to contact your plan administrator to find out about fees and terms of your plan.

Moving money to your new employer’s 401(k) may be an option. That is depending on whether your current employer has a 401(k) plan and the terms of the plan. Like your former employer’s plan, many factors ultimately depend on the terms of your plan, but you should keep the following mind: You’ll generally be able to add money to your new employer’s plan as long as you meet the plan’s requirements. This option also allows you to consolidate your retirement accounts, which may make it easier to monitor your investments and simplify your account information at tax time.

401(k) plans typically have a more limited number of investment options compared to an IRA, but they may include investments you can’t get through an IRA.

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