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Bald Eagle Waterski Show team members fly (and tumble) through the air after skiing off a jump during a recent Thursday evening show on Centerville Lake.

The trick is a Pin Wheel, which combines from left to right, a Helicopter 360, a front somersault, and a Back Somersault all at the same time off the ramp. Skiers from left to right. Jake Lobin, Joey Lobin, Tom Kohl.

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The school board held a special meeting last week to announce its selection of Jeffrey Holmberg as the district’s interim superintendent following the resignation of former superintendent Brian Dietz in June.

Jeffrey Holmberg Holmberg comes to Centennial from Prior Lake – Savage Area Schools, where he worked for the last 12 years as director of curriculum, instruction and assessment and served as assistant superintendent. Prior to that he worked as director of teaching, learning and school improvement at Big Lake Public Schools in Big Lake, Minnesota, and completed an administrative assistant and administrative internship at Minnewashta Elementary School in Minnetonka, where he was an elementary school teacher.

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Longtime day care owner moves on to next chapter wanted (parents) to feel confident while they were at work that their children were being cared for in a nurturing and safe way.”

Throughout the years, Ketchel enjoyed establishing Janine Ketchel, previous owner of KinderGardens relationships with the families and community. Staff Child Development Center in Hugo, has spent the from the business participated in the Kidz ‘N Biz last 15-plus years helping families. Even though she Fest, Tour de Hugo, National Night Out events and recently sold the business, she plans to continue more. doing just that.

Hugo resident Katie Clark, who lives within Ketchel, a Forest Lake resident, has been in walking distance of the center, has had a child the child care industry for 30 years. She opened enrolled in KinderGardens since 2015. Her son, who the 7,500-square-foot facility in 2005, and in 2009 will enter first grade this fall, attended for five years, KinderGardens expanded its footprint to 10,000 and her daughter, Anna, is currently enrolled in the square feet. preschool program.

Hugo has continued to grow, but Ketchel says it has Come in and see our vast assortment of annual flowers and plants A friend of Clark’s recommended she check out never lost its “small-town feel.”

SUBMITTED veggies and perennial plants and shrubs theherbs center. •She toured a few places when she was “I enjoyed being able to provide a quality learning Previous KinderGardens Owner Janine Ketchel has sold the experience for the children. That was something that business to New Horizon Academy. She is pictured with Kaia, Choose from our beautiful selection of was near and dear to me,” she explained. “I really SEE KINDER GARDENS, PAGE 3 Rory and Dominic.

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Drought conditions call for mindfulness of water use Due to persistently dry precipitation patterns, over half of Minnesota is now experiencing severe drought.

According to data available from the U.S. drought monitor website, dry conditions across the state have been increasing since the middle of April. As of July 13, over 98 percent of Minnesota is in at least moderate drought.

On Friday, July 16, Minnesota DNR issued a news release regarding drought conditions: “The warning phase for drought occurs when a significant portion of the state passes thresholds for severe drought conditions at major watersheds.

We have reached this threshold.” It goes on to explain that another threshold — one that concerns public water suppliers that use the Mississippi River as their source — was expected to be crossed imminently.

As a result, the State Drought Task Force will be convened for the first time since 2012.

The DNR has also asked water appropriators with DNR-issued permits to begin following water conservation measures

such as reducing water usage, using more efficient irrigation equipment and making repairs to equipment.

Sean Sanders, public works director for the city of Stillwater, said that current demand there is about half of peak capacity and that residents are not being asked to reduce water consumption. “We’re not doing anything as of today.” But that doesn’t mean things won’t change— at least eventually.

On Jan. 1 of this year, decisionmaking power was transferred from the Board of Water Commissioners to the city of Stillwater. As a result, Sanders explains, the city is considering adopting an odd/even watering schedule like many of its neighbors. “The city doesn’t have in its ordinance any watering restrictions. The city is in the initial stages of putting one in place.” He said that could happen before the summer of 2022.

In Shoreview, public works director Mark Maloney reports that water consumption is “significantly ahead of last year,” and “the highest extended water use since 2016.” When demand began to surge in May, the city began a proactive

approach to conservation that leans on increased enforcement of its usual odd/even watering schedule. “We’ve been fairly aggressive about reminding people of these restrictions.”

As a result, there have already been some 400 warnings and citations issued this year.

Maloney says that on a typical winter day, water demand is around 1.8 million gallons. Due to watering, summer usage is markedly higher, and demand lately has risen to nearly 6 million gallons. If that continues to increase, it could be a problem: “We don’t have much room for error if demand gets much higher and stays there.”

In the interest of water conservation, Maloney suggests residents consider some longterm ways to reduce consumption, such as replacing grass with native plants that need little to no supplemental watering.

He also encourages Shoreview residents to enroll in the WaterSmart program, which offers personalized reports on water use and recommendations for saving water. Users can also log in to see updates on their water use, as well as comparisons to similar homes.

The DNR also gives tips on its website to help Minnesota residents conserve water both inside and outside their homes.

Advice is generally aimed at long-term investments like efficient washing machines, taps and toilets.

But it also points out that many or most lawns are overwatered, and that deeper waterings “one time or less per week,” along with cutting grass to 3-4 inches, are more water-efficient. It also offers a simple test to determine if grass actually needs watering: “Step on the grass. Do not water if the grass springs back. Water if the grass stays flattened.”

Roy Heilman is a contributing writer for Press Publications.

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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) updates this drought map every Thursday. Last week, most of the state was experiencing severe drought. There are also pockets of extreme drought and moderate drought.

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KINDERGARDENS: Former owner remembered for making kids feel special pregnant with Matthew, and knew KinderGardens was the perfect place. “It was a similar experience to when I was touring colleges when I was in high school. People always said, ‘How did you pick your college?’ It’s just this feeling you get when you walk in there,” she said. “It was just this mom instinct.”

Clark said she liked the fact that the center was family owned, but still had the processes, procedures and curriculum in place that you would find at a center versus a home day care.

“The teachers and staff truly have felt like part of my extended family. They are amazing, thoughtful, considerate, loving, joyful, compassionate,” she said.

Clark recalled Matthew’s first day of kindergarten.

After dropping him off, she stopped by KinderGardens, threw her hands up in the air and said, “WE DID IT!!!!”

She explained that Ketchel has been a “pseudo grandma-like figure” for her children. “Regardless of what was happening in her personal life or her own day, she always greeted the kids with smiles and affection. They think that they are the center of her world no matter what is happening. She truly has a unique ability to make kids and parents feel special.”

KinderGardens becomes New Horizon Academy KinderGardens has been sold to New Horizon Academy. It was a tough decision for Ketchel, but the timing felt right and Ketchel felt like she needed to sell the business in order to retain the staff necessary to provide quality child care.

“As a small business, it was difficult to get the funding to do the training I would like to do to continue to provide the quality that I was looking for,” she explained. “I had a lot of staff members who were

needing benefits such as health care, dental, 401K… It was hard to obtain staffing because we didn’t have those benefits.”

Ketchel explained she wanted to ensure the community of Hugo could continue to attract quality teachers for the program, so she began searching for someone who had the ability to provide the necessary training, benefits and curriculum.

“I know that I’m leaving it in good hands,” she said. “I believe strongly that (New Horizon) will thoughtfully continue our mission and provide what parents have come to expect for their children.”

New Horizon Academy is family owned and operated and has served young children for over 50 years. New Horizon hired every one of the staff that were formerly employed at KinderGardens.

“We are very thankful for community to take KinderGardens in and support our business these last 15-plus years,” Ketchel said. “They put a lot of trust in us, and we didn’t take that for granted.”

What’s next for Ketchel?

Ketchel plans to take a little break this summer but then begin researching for a new business this fall.

Ketchel’s youngest daughter, 26, has Asperger syndrome. “It has taken a long time to find the different types of services that are available to her to continue to live independently,” she explained.

“Once students leave high school, there is really not a transition for these young adults into independent living, school and different services.

“That’s my new path.”

She hopes to launch a business that will help connect parents of adult children with special needs to the right resources.

After Ketchel announced she was selling KinderGardens, she said her grandson asked her,

Mayor of Centerville elected League of Minnesota Cities President Mayor of Centerville D. Love has been elected to serve as president of the League of Minnesota Cities for 2021-22. The Board of Directors is responsible for leading the statewide organization in a way that is strategic, responsible, and representative of all cities’ interests.

“I want the League to continue to be a unifier and I want to help in that endeavor,” said Love. “As we make policies and decisions, I want it to be through a lens of what’s good for cities — not big, medium, or little cities, not rich or poor cities — but all cities.”

Love served as chair of the Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission before he was appointed to city council in 2009. He was appointed mayor in 2020. He is a claims manager with State Farm Insurance and previously served as chair of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust’s Board of Trustees.

The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership organization dedicated to helping cities throughout Minnesota build quality communities through effective advocacy, expert analysis, trusted guidance, and collective action. The League serves its more than 830 member cities through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management, and other services.

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“Are you still going to help families, grandma?” and Ketchel responded, “Yes I am.”

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This was my first real experience applying my collegiate studies in a professional environment, and at the beginning of the summer I struggled the first few weeks with feelings of self doubt and uncertainty. I had Caden’s only done a handful of work for Corner the Bethel University newspaper, The Clarion, leading up to this Caden internship and naturally, working Christiansen with professionals in a new environment as a 20 year old felt a little intimidating. But from day one, every single person I met at Press Publications welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like I belonged which helped ease that uncertainty very quickly.

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Now that I am coming to the end of this internship I am definitely going to miss coming into the Press Publications office every week, seeing and working with all of the talented people who work so hard to present meaningful information to the public and getting the chance to connect with community members and hear their stories. But despite all of that, I am ready to take everything I have learned into the next phase of life. The rest of the summer I will be taking some much needed vacation time with my family, trying to win a state championship with my town ball team and getting ready for my junior year at Bethel University. This fall I am going to be on staff for The Clarion for the first time as the sports editor and am very excited to apply everything I have learned this summer into that role.

I still have a lot of things to figure out in terms of my future and what I want to ultimately pursue after college, but this experience has provided some much needed guidance in helping me realize my passion for journalism. Every interview, team meeting and interaction I have had at Press Publications has fueled that fire for me and I can not thank everyone enough for that.

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hile many have been enjoying the dog days of summer, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf has been busy supporting our clients amidst a major construction project. We are adding onto our building, including a walkin refrigerator and freezer.

The addition is intended to Movers & further support our clients with Shakers fresh produce, Chris DuFresne dairy and meats to provide them with healthier food options. We

have seen a rise in need within our community over the past few months and expect the need to continue to grow, which further underscores the need for more space. We are seeking financial support from the community to help pay for the building addition.

Could you help? Please consider donating online at hugofoodshelf. org/give or by mail, HGNFS, PO Box 373, Hugo, MN 55038.

We are also looking to expand our board of directors. We are especially seeking community members who would like to support our local community and who are connected with the local business community. Our board meets once every-other month and supports the continued governance of the food shelf. The

board is also a “working” board in that we support the food shelf by volunteering and assisting with fundraising. Please consider joining us. Send an email to Chris at info@hugofoodshelf.org to learn more.

If you or somebody you know could use some extra help providing food for your household, we are here to help. Go to our website at hugofoodshelf.org to sign up for an appointment, call us at 651-528-6224 or email us at info@hugofoodshelf.org. We are here to help.

Thank you for your continued support of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf!

Chris DuFresne is the President, Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Low-fl L flying i hot h air i balloon b ll causes pig i stampede d The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a property on 122nd Street N. in Hugo on Sunday, July 18, for a damage to property report.

The complainant told deputies that a low-flying hot air balloon caused his Hungarian pigs to stampede and run out of the pen.

CHURCH BRIEF Church of St. Genevieve will host festival, chicken dinner The Church of St. Genevieve will host its festival and chicken on Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville. Chicken dinner will include corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, rolls and homemade pie. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and takeout will be available from noon to 3 p.m. Adults eat for $13 and children (10 and under) for $6. The festival will also include a silent auction, raffles, children’s games, Bingo and a cake walk.

Hugo YRN selected as benefactor for golf classic The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network has been selected as the 2021 benefactor for the Veterans Honor annual Golf Classic Saturday, Aug. 7, at White Eagle Golf Course in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Registration and a Bloody Mary bar will kick off the event at 10:30 a.m. and box lunches will be served at 11 a.m. At noon, the welcome and invocation will begin, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 5 p.m.

The event is hosted by the Hall Family Foundation, a private family foundation that serves the St. Croix Valley and surrounding areas. The nonprofit organization supports other nonprofit community organizations, especially for active military service members and veterans. For more information about the event or the foundation, visit thehallfamilyfoundation.org.

COUNTY BRIEFS Photo contest open for annual park vehicle permit Members of the general public who have been snapping photos in Washington County parks now have the opportunity to submit those photos to be considered for use on the county’s annual 2022-23 parks pass. This year, Washington County will highlight St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as a county regional park. If you have photos of St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park that you would like to submit, send them to ParksPhotos@co.washington.mn.us. The deadline is Oct. 4. Each person may send in no more than three photos; no photos submission via Google Docs will be accepted.

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CITY OF HUGO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 TIF District Name: Current net tax capacity Original net tax capacity Captured net tax capacity Principal and interest payments due in 2021 Tax increment received in 2020 Tax increment expended in 2020 Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification Actual date of decertification Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution*

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Age 82 of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021. Judy was born to Emil and Irma Bohn in Mason City, Iowa Following graduation from Mason City High School, Judy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education from Iowa State University. While attending summer school at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Judy met Edward “Ned” McCall and after both graduating from Iowa State, they were married and just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2020. Judy was a devoted wife and mother to three children and later in life, worked for the University of Minnesota Bookstores for 17 years. Judy loved to spend time with her family and travel on many vacations and trips throughout the US and Europe. Judy loved to read, write thank you notes with her flawless handwriting, give presents, make gingerbread Christmas cookies and attend events her children and grandchildren participated in.

Judy was an active member of First Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Survived by her loving husband, Edward “Ned”; children Scott (Denise) McCall, Cathy (Mark) Schmidt and Douglas (Kim) McCall; sister Mary (Don) Eichner; grandchildren James (Nikki) McCall, Andrew McCall, Matt (Nikki) McCall, Caroline (Preston Jasper) Schmidt and Jonny Schmidt; and seven great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at The Willows for their loving care of Judy. Celebration of Life will be Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. CST with visitation one hour prior at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 12235 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, Minnesota, along with a Facebook live stream.

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Please join us for a Celebration of Life, in the loving memory of Mary Ann Milton. She was born on March 30, 1921, and passed away on January 2, 2021. The memorial service will be held on July 30, 2021 starting at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Village, 240 East Avenue, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12-3 p.m. on July 31 at Milton Square Courtyard, 2232 Carter Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108.

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CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA AD FOR BIDS 121ST STREET AND ACRES OF BALD EAGLE UTILITY & STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for the construction of 121ST Street and Acres of Bald Eagle Utility & Street Improvements Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Hugo will publicly view bids at an online bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or call 1-301-715-8592 and entering Meeting ID 997 2449 7300

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The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 220 SY Remove Bituminous Pavement 1200 CY Excavation — Common 1,400 CY Select Granular Embankment (CV) 2,300 CY Aggregate Base Cl 5 (CV) 920 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter 1,200 TON Type SP Bituminous Pavement (all types) 2,300 LF 4‘ - 8‘ PVC Sanitary Sewer 120 LF 48‘ Diameter Sanitary Sewer Manhole 5 EA Hydrant 8 EA 6‘ — 12‘ Gate Valve and Box 2,400 LF 6‘ - 12‘‘ DIP Watermain 1,000 LF 1‘ — 1.5‘‘ Type K Water Service 510 LF 12‘ — 15‘ RCP Storm Sewer 8 LF Construct Drainage Structure 2 EA Catch Basin 600 CY Common Topsoil Borrow 1 AC Seeding 3,800 SY Erosion Control Blanket The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Hugo shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www.questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $45 by inputting Quest project #7958752 on the website÷s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All offlcial notiflcations, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualiflcations, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 13000 block of Fountain Avenue N. at 12:05 p.m. June 21 reported being threatened.

• Theft was reported in the 5000 block of 120th Street N. at 1:18 p.m. June 21.

• A Hugo resident from an undisclosed address at 1:46 p.m. June 21 reported receiving a letter in the mail referring to a retirement account created on her husband’s behalf. The complainant advised Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies that she had been in contact with the State of Minnesota to advise officials of the fraudulent activity. Deputies advised her to continue working with the state.

• Employees at Festival Foods in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 8:48 p.m. June 21 reported that a male had come into the grocery store and had passed two counterfeit $100 bills before leaving. No one had confronted the male, but the bills were taken and entered into evidence.

• A suspicious male reported at 9:29 p.m. June 21 for trespassing on property in the 6000 block of Greene Avenue N. turned out to be a friend of the family who had permission to walk on the property.

• An unwanted person was reported at 6:43 p.m.

June 22 in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N.

A resident in the 6000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at 10:22 a.m. June 23 reported a man for continuing to check on her welfare when it was not needed. Deputies advised the complainant on ways to take out a harassment restraining order (HRO).

• An ATV was reported stolen at 9:06 p.m. June 23 from the 8000 block of 155th Street N. • Theft was reported at 6:53 a.m. June 24 from the 15000 block of Empress Avenue N. • Deputies conducted two different traffic stops for speed on June 24; one at 4:19 p.m. and at 4:50 p.m., both in the 7000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. • An unidentified person was arrested on a warrant at 7:39 p.m. June 24 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 11:41 p.m.

June 25 in the 7000 block of 137th Street N. for speeding. When deputies fi rst spotted the vehicle and turned on it, the driver pulled into a nearby park and tried to leave in the opposite direction. Deputies turned on the vehicle again and forced the traffic stop.

The driver said he behaved that way because he was from Minneapolis.

• An unknown motorist was cited at 12:27 a.m.

June 25 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for driving after revocation.

• Theft was reported at 11:39 a.m. June 25 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. • A dog walker in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. at 11:52 p.m. June 25 reported her dog was attacked by another dog.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen off the street overnight June 25-26 from the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. • A vehicle was reported broken into at 9:21 a.m.

June 27 while it was parked at St. John the Baptist Church in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • The driver of a black sedan was cited at 6:11 p.m.

June 27 on 122nd Street N. and Jody Avenue N. for displaying tabs that expired in March 2020. The driver said he “actively knew his registration was expired” and that he was not in the system at the DMV.

He told Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies that the DMV told him to come back in August 2021 and that he wanted the ticket. Deputies obliged.

• A purse was reported stolen at 10:08 a.m. June 28 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N. • A resident in the 12000 block of Ethan Avenue N. at 2:08 p.m. June 29 reported an Amazon package stolen from the front steps by the driver of a bright blue newer-model Ford Mustang.

• A resident in the 5000 block of Egg Lake Road N. at 4:40 p.m. June 29 reported that someone had tried to take out a loan in his name, but was stopped in time. The complainant reported no fi nancial loss to date.

• A motorcycle was reported at 9:28 p.m. June 29 for being abandoned behind a church in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for several days.

Deputies tried to contact the registered owner without success.

• An unidentified person was arrested on a warrant at 10:46 p.m. June 29 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N., following a traffic stop.

A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path N. at 10:56 p.m. June 29 reported his ex-girlfriend for entering his home with two unknown men and ransacking the place as part of an ongoing issue. The complainant said his ex stole items, and he asked deputies for information on how to obtain a court order.

• A resident in the 5000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at 12:22 p.m. June 30 reported receiving several scam calls per day since she started a new home build in town. The recent scam calls allege that her husband would be cleared of felony charges if the couple paid out funds to the scammers. So far, the complainant has not experienced any actual fi nancial loss.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 135th Street N. at 7:31 a.m. July 1 reported that his Chase Freedom Express credit card was compromised, after he received a text from Chase at 5:22 a.m. asking if he had made a purchase for $399 at Walmart. When the credit card company asked if he would like to decline charges, the complainant did so and canceled the card. Three other charges had already been attempted on the card that morning but were declined.

• A resident in the 4000 block of 149th Street N. at 2:28 p.m. July 1 reported selling her vehicle to a former roommate for $200, but not before he stole the title from her and forged it. The complainant then received a letter that there was a parking ticket issued in her name, after the roommate sold her vehicle to a third party. Deputies advised the complainant to call district court to see if they would cancel the ticket.

• An unnamed woman was cited at 9:29 p.m. July 1 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for registration that expired in January.

A resident in the 12000 block of Europa Avenue N. at 6:46 a.m. July 2 reported waking up that morning to find roofers removing shingles from his roof.

Deputies intervened to mediate the situation.

Loretta Harding

Sheriff’s office investigating dog poisoning in Hugo

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

A Hugo couple is still trying to wrap their heads around what happened to their dogs.

“We are all still in shock,” Kelly Trepanier said.

On July 16, Kelly’s husband, Chris Trepanier, had already left for work. Around 9:30 a.m. Kelly was just about to hop into the shower when she heard one of her dogs, Ruby, shrieking outside.

“I ran out there and she was seizing and convulsing … I started calling her name and I ran down there and her eyes were all rolled back in her head,” Kelly recalled. She ran to grab her phone to call the vet when she noticed her other dog, Duke, was also lying on the floor shaking and drooling.

Her primary vet recommended Kelly take both of the dogs to an emergency vet right away. Kelly, along with her stepson Nathan, immediately packed up the dogs and headed to the Animal Emergency and Referral Center (AERC) in Oakdale.

“Ruby just laid on the floor the whole way. I thought she was going to die any second,” Kelly said. “She just seized the whole way.”

While at the vet, the doctors were trying to fi gure out what might have caused such a reaction in the dogs: moldy food, blue-green algae or another poisonous substance. Kelly explained it is not uncommon for her dogs to

swim in water, as they have ponds on their property in rural Hugo.

After spending all day at AERC, Kelly and Chris had to make the gut-wrenching decision to put Ruby down. Although both dogs received the same treatments, Ruby was not responding the same way and there was too much neurological damage from the several hours of seizures. Duke had to spend the night in the hospital, but is back home now recovering.

“We brought (Ruby) home to bury her, and while I was walking around the yard I was thinking ‘Should I even let my grandkids out here?’” Kelly said. She was walking around her yard right in front of their sliding glass door when she found two large piles of vomit. She started looking through the vomit and noticed what appeared to be miniature hot dogs as well as a “blue-green metallic” stuff.

The Trepaniers have sent off the stomach contents to the University of Michigan for testing. The doctors at the university will perform a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis, an analytical method that combines the features of gaschromatography and mass spectrometry to identify different substances within a test sample.

“I’m hoping they can tell me exactly what is in it, because we are going to pursue this as far as we can,” Kelly said.

The Trepaniers are thankful that Duke

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible dog poisoning in Hugo. Pictured are Duke, Ruby and Roscoe. Ruby passed away, and Duke is still recovering.

Thankfully Roscoe did not get sick.

survived and that their new puppy, 6-month-old Roscoe, did not ingest whatever the other two dogs did.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

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

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 8 on a report of juveniles lighting fi reworks in the park. The juveniles were talked to, parents were called and warnings were issued.

• A license plate theft was reported in the 200 block of Aurora Lane in Circle Pines July 8.

• Police were dispatched to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines July 8 on a report of an assault. A juvenile male was taken into custody and two other juvenile males were trespassed from the park.

• An officer was dispatched to the 40 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 8 on a report of a suspicious male. An officer subsequently located an underage male, who was cited with underage consumption and transported to the hospital.

• Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Centerville Road and Main Street in Centerville July 9 for a road rage incident. One female received injuries and one vehicle was damaged.

• A male was arrested on North Road in Circle Pines July 9 for underage consumption.

• A theft was reported in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 10. Two people were trespassed from the business.

• Officers received a delayed theft report from the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville July 10.

There are no known suspects at this time.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 10. A male driver was arrested for DWI. • A vehicle theft was reported in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington July 10.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of North Road and Pointcross Drive in Circle Pines July 10. An adult male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • An officer conducted a traffic stop near West Golden Lake Road and Woodland Road in Circle Pines July 11. The driver didn’t have a license or proof of insurance, and had revoked plates. Multiple citations were issued and the license plate was removed from the vehicle.

• An officer received an anonymous report of a felon possibly in possession of a fi rearm in Lexington July 14. The information was passed along to other officers.

• Police recovered stolen property in the 2000 block of Cedar Street in Centerville July 15.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Main Street and Progress Road in Centerville July 15. An adult male was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to the 7100

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Police responded to the area of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington July 15 on a hit-and-run property damage accident. The caller followed the other driver until police arrived on scene.

An officer took a delayed criminal sexual conduct report from someone in Circle Pines July 15.

The case was referred to Anoka County’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Police responded to an assault in in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville July 15.

One driver received a citation after police responded to a property damage accident in the 1600 block of Hunters Ridge Lane in Centerville July 15.

Officers were dispatched to a delayed theft report in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 15. The suspects had fled the scene, but the investigation continues.

An officer checked on a male in Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines July 16 after hours. The male was advised of park hours.

Officers received a noise complaint in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines July 16. The resident was advised of the issue. Another noise complaint was received for the 6900 block of Oak Circle in Centerville July 17.

• A bicycle was reported stolen in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington July 16.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Houle Circle in Centerville July 18 on a theft report. A suspect has been identified and charges are pending.

• Police were dispatched to he 4200 block of Woodland Road in Circle Pines July 18 for a report of indecent exposure. Two parties were verbally warned.

• An officer attempted a traffic stop in the 6900 block of Lamotte Drive in Centerville July 18 but the vehicle fled. A KOPS (Keeping Our Police Safe) alert was put on the vehicle and charges are pending for the driver.

• Officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington July 19 on a civil dispute report. Officers made contact with a person who felt their electric bill was too high and believed his neighbors were stealing electricity.

Officers advised the caller to contact building management to investigate the matter further.

• Police arrested a male in Circle Pines July 19 for domestic assault.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines July 20. An adult female was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers observed damage to property in the fi rst block of School Road in Circle Pines July 20.

LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • • An officer responded to a suspicious activity report and extra patrol request in the 100 block of Morgan Lane July 7. Additional patrol will be conducted in the area.

A vehicle was stopped for expired registration in the 6100 block of Hodgson Road July 8. The officer observed drug paraphernalia and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed drugs and more drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and transported to jail, where they were held for charging.

• An officer responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Molitor Drive July 9 to collect a damaged safe that was dumped in the front yard. It is unknown where the safe came from.

• An officer responded to a call regarding theft from vehicles in the 6300 block of Coyote Trail July 9. Gift cards and a wallet were likely stolen.

The incident is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 900 block of Old Birch Street July 9. The officer documented the information. A damage to property report was also reported in the 800 block of Old Birch Street July 11.

• A resident in the 6100 block of Linda Lane reported that their car was stolen out of their driveway July 9.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation in the 8000 block of I-35E July 10. The officer observed drug paraphernalia while speaking with the male driver and during a subsequent search of the vehicle a small amount of marijuana along with additional paraphernalia was located. The male driver was cited and released at the scene.

• An officer responded to a call of a theft at a business in the 6500 block of Ware Road July 10. The incident is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a call about a stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Ash Street July 10. The vehicle was recovered and charges are pending.

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An officer made a traffic stop for lane violations in the 7700 block of Lake Drive July 11. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI. The officer observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and discovered controlled substances during a search. The driver was transported to jail and held on multiple charges.

An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 6400 block of Lakota Trail July 12. The officer investigated the scene and collected potential evidence.

Damage to city property was reported in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway July 12.

An officer received a call regarding a vehicle that had been damaged from being egged in the 6300 block of Painted Turtle Road July 13. The investigation is ongoing. Officers placed a trail camera in the area to monitor ongoing suspicious activity.

Officers responded to a burglary and damage to property report in the 6900 block of Lacasse Drive July 13.

There are no known suspects at this time. The investigation continues.

An officer conducted a traffic stop for no taillights in the 7500 block of Lake Drive July 14. The driver gave false information to the officer and then admitted to swallowing drugs. The driver was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.

Officers responded to a phone call request in the 8100 block of Diane Street regarding the flying of drones over residences within the city July 15. Officer spoke to the reporting party and advised them of federal drone regulations and to call if a drone is observed again.

Officers responded to a call of a physical domestic in progress in Lino Lakes July 15. A male was subsequently arrested and transported to jail for domestic assault.

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• Officers responded to a suspicious Officers assisted as requested until activity report in the 7800 block of the accident was cleared by the State Lois Lane July 17. Extra patrol will Patrol. be provided.

An officer conducted a traffic stop for • Officers received noise complaints lane violations on I-35E near Main on West Shadow Lake Drive and East Street July 15. The officer detected Shadow Lake Drive July 17. Both the odor of marijuana coming homeowners were spoken to and from the vehicle. The vehicle was agreed to turn down the loud music. searched and a controlled substance • An officer responded to an animal was found. The driver was arrested complaint in the 6700 block of East and booked into jail for the offense.

Shadow Lake Drive July 18. A female Officers were requested to document reported she had been bitten by a a squad-involved property damage dog. Officers made contact with accident for the Centennial Lakes the dog’s owner, who provided Police Department in the 1800 block vaccination history. Follow-up is of Main Street July 15. Photographs ongoing. were taken and a report was • An officer responded to a noise completed. complaint in the 6700 block of Officers stopped a vehicle for traffic Heritage Avenue regarding violation near Main Street and I-35E construction in the early hours July July 16. The driver was subsequently 19. The contractors were advised of arrested for third-degree DWI and the city ordinance. booked into jail.

An officer attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding in the 7900 block of I-35E July 17. The motorcycle fled from the officer and was not located.

An officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the 6300 block of I-35E July 17. The officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia.

The driver and a passenger were cited for the offenses.

An officer responded to a suspicious DEB BARNES | SUBMITTED activity report in the The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched 1700 block of Birch to a single vehicle crash on Frenchman Road near Victor Street July 17. The Hugo Boulevard in Hugo around 7 a.m. Saturday, July caller advised that 24. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult female who people were taking stated she had dropped a water bottle on the passenger boulders from public side floorboard. While she was reaching for the water property. The officer bottle, the vehicle swerved and ended up hitting a made contact with tree in the median. The vehicle ultimately ended up on the individuals and the south side of Frenchman Road. The female driver the property was sustained minor injuries, which were treated on the returned. scene.

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Arts CULTURE and

2021

ARTS DISTRICT COMES TOGETHER FOR SPOTLIGHT ON A CAUSE

AUGUST EVENTS

Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA.

CLAY CONVERSATION CLUB – WB CENTER FOR THE ARTS Connect with your WBCA Clay community for a discussions group all about ceramics!

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: virtual – live on Zoom DATES: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7 – 8 p.m. Tuition free with registration ($20 suggested donation) ALL AGE LEVELS - CLASS ID: 6G1T

A ;9F L <J9O <J9OAF? ;D9KK WB CENTER FOR THE ARTS 3 week-class learning the simple techniques by breaking things down into easy steps.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: virtual – live on Zoom 3 Thursdays Aug. 5-19. 6:30 – 8 p.m.

AGE/LEVEL: Adults, teens 16 plus

MOUTHBEATS WORKSHOP W/CARNAGE & EXECUTIONER – LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE CPA actors rehearse for "Fame: The Musical," which opens Aug. 13 on the Northern Lights Outdoor Stage.

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orking together, Children’s Performing Arts (CPA), Lakeshore Players Theater (LPT), White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA), along with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (HBFF) are giving back to youth and the community through Spotlight on a Cause.

Spotlight on a Cause is part of CPA’s Main Stage Productions and its unique leadership program through the performing arts. Every year students put on a production to bring awareness to an issue affecting youth.

This year’s production is “Fame: the Musical” and the focus is addiction.

Addiction, while not a main theme within the show, is hinted at by the main character as she deals with the pressures that come from school and achieving fame. “This year and a half has been difficult for everyone, especially youth, and has put different pressures and changes to their lives that students have had to navigate,” said CPA Board Chair Sharon HaniflLee. “Spotlight on a Cause hopes to help students realize they have a voice in their community and what they say matters.”

The staff and board at CPA realized that addiction is bigger than just their organization and reached out to LPT and WBCA to extend the program further into the community. “When CPA approached us with the idea to expand their program and asked if we wanted to be involved, it seemed like a great opportunity for our first on-stage collaboration,” said LPT Executive Director Rob Thomas. “Both organizations have students who haven’t been nearly as engaged during the pandemic and a co-production is a great way to reach more of them and get them back on stage.”

Making it a true collaboration of the Arts District, WBCA will have some related art on display along with adding a speaker to the panel discussion that will take place on Monday, Aug. 16. The panel event is open to the community and will host experts on addiction with help from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

“FAME: THE MUSICAL” IS RATED PG-13 AND WILL RUN AUG. 13-22. ACTORS RANGE IN AGE FROM 8TH - 12TH GRADES WITH ADULT ACTORS PLAYING THE FOUR TEACHERS IN THE CAST. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.CHILDRENSPERFORMINGARTSMN.ORG

High Energy and explosive workshop on the arts of rap and beatbox teaching you the tips and tricks to creating intricate and creative raps.

ARTIST: Terrell Woods AGES: Entering 7th – 12th grade DATES: Mon-Wed Aug. 2-4, 10 a.m.

– 12 p.m. COST: $95/student

LPT EXPLORE: DEAR EVAN HANSEN! – LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEARE Explore the musical numbers and vibrant choreography of this beloved Broadway musical.

GRADE: Entering 7th grade-exiting 12th grade DATES: Mon-Fri, Aug. 2-6 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

COST: $195/student

FAIRYTALE MASH-UP CAMP – ;@AD<J=F K H=J>GJEAF? 9JLK

new way with fun stories and even some raps.

GRADES: 3rd – 6th DATE: Aug. 2-6 (showcase last day of class at 3:30) • 1 p.m. – 3:30p.m.

COST: $125

THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATON – ;@AD<J=F K H=J>GJEAF? 9JLK DIRECTOR: Brian Cern - One act plays GRADES: 7th- 9th DATES: Aug. 9-13 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

COST: $275

FAME: THE MUSICAL Co-Production with CPA and LPT Fame The Musical inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame.

DATES: Aug. 13-22 TICKETS: available at childrensperformingartsmn.org DIRECTOR: Vanessa Agnus AGES: 13-adult

PANEL DISCUSSION ON ADDICTION Everyone is welcome for a discussion about addiction in our community hosting experts on addiction Moderated

by Hazleten Betty Ford Foundation DATE: Aug. 16 LOCATION: Hanifl Performing Arts Center on the Northern Lights outdoor stage TICKETS: Free event no tickets needed CONTACT: CarrieC@ ChildrensPerformingArtsMN.org

RHYTHM STREET MOVEMENT Family friendly concert with fun uplifting song and dance.

DATE: Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Hanifl Performing Arts Center on the Northern Lights outdoor stage TICKET: $15 outdoor seating childrensperfoemingartsmn.org

Rediscover classic characters in a whole

EMERGING ARTIST

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eg Petersen, 16, is a whirlwind drawings have been exhibited at of creative talent who has taken the White Bear Center for the Arts, full advantage of arts classes and Wyoming Center for the Arts and the opportunities in the Twin Cities area.

University of Minnesota.

She’s even participating in a twoAlso, she’s taking a course at the week intensive with Sotheby’s in New Minneapolis College of Art and York about art history, conservation, Design (MCAD) after winning a appraisal and careers in the arts this scholarship through the high school summer. exhibit at White Bear Center for the The White Bear Lake resident Arts. exhibits a passion for drama, music “I got interested in performing in Meg Petersen and the arts that is remarkable. part because my mom was in theater, “The thing I enjoy the most about my dad plays the drums, and my the arts is how they give me multiple Nana taught theater at Benilde-St. ways to express who I am through theater, Margaret’s and she’d take me there to watch visual arts and music,” said Petersen. plays when I was young,” said Petersen.

She recently played the lead character This busy junior also sings with Angelica in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Cantanti Youth Choirs and has a custom art at Children’s Performing Arts. She’s also business called The Wee Peach. performed in school plays at White Bear North.

“My parents have always been supportive of Petersen’s paintings, and pencil and ink what I’ve wanted to do,” she added.

ARTS DISTRICT WILL CELEBRATE GROWTH WITH AVENUE OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL “The Arts District of White Bear is growing before your eyes,” they said. “The [White Bear] Center for the Arts is doubling in size and has created expanded parking areas. The Hanifl Performing Arts [Center] has celebrated an outdoor stage that expands the performance areas. This fall the Arts District will be welcoming people to a greater number of programs and performances.”

Modeled in the Chautauqua style, the family friendly Avenue of the Arts Festival will host many events including music, food, artist vendor booths, activities for kids and a full schedule of demonstrations and talks regarding a variety of topics relating to the arts.

“The hope is this will continue to grow and be something the community can look forward to and celebrate every year,” said CPA Board Chair Sharon Hanifl-Lee. Sponsors and volunteers are always welcome - please contact KerriL@ ChildrensPerformingArtsMN.org to get involved and answer any questions.

Look for more information and a complete schedule on any of the three host’s websites.

ChildrensPerformingArtsMN.org, LakeshorePlayers.org, WhiteBearArts.org 709299

Over the past three years, the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA), Lakeshore Players Theater (LPT) and Children’s Performing Arts (CPA) have been working together to develop an Arts District within White Bear Lake. The group, calling itself the “Avenue of the Arts,” along with community members, has been collaborating on a number of projects to bring the community together. This fall, the Arts District will host the second annual Avenue of the Arts Festival, formerly the Hanifl Festival of Arts, on Sept. 12.

White Bear Lake residents Si and Vicki Ford have been enthusiastic supporters of the emerging Arts District.

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HUGO CITY CALENDAR

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR

Aug. 2: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Aug. 3: Night to Unite Aug. 12: Board of Zoning meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR July 29: Corn roast 5-8 p.m. at American Legion 566 Aug. 2: City Council work session at 6 p.m.

Aug. 3: Night to Unite Aug. 4: Park Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 5: EDAC meeting at 8 a.m.

Aug. 9: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m.

Aug. 11: Planning & Zoning Board at 6:30 p.m.

HUGO BITS & PIECES • The city of Hugo has received a clean, or unmodified, opinion on its financial statements for its 2020 financial audit. Jason Miller, of Smith, Schafer & Associates, said there were no exceptions (findings) with regard to noncompliance with state statutes.

• Wilson Tool has been granted a special event permit to hold its annual company picnic Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park shelter. The Hugo Lions have also been granted a temporary onsale liquor license to serve alcohol at the event.

• Blue Heron Grill was granted a special event permit for its annual tent party, to be held Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28.

• The latest organization to donate to the Hugo Fire Department is the Bayport American Legion ($5,000).

• Individuals will now be eligible to become firefighters if they live within eight minutes of the fire station. City Code previously required firefighters live within six minutes of the station.

• Terence Hagstrom is the city’s new building inspector. The city received 11 applications for the position and interviewed eight candidates.

• The council has authorized a payment of $1,272,819 (pay request No. 9) to Ebert Construction for the city’s new public works facility.

The council also OK’d $55,964 (pay request No. 1) to Ebert Construction for a salt and materials storage building, bid separately.

• Northern Technologies LLC (NTI) submitted the low bid to provide third-party special inspection services for the Lions Park pavilion.

For a total of $14,860, NTI will provide special inspections and testing, including earthwork observation, soil testing, concrete testing, and structural steel and connections inspection and testing.

• For a price of $78,536 (plus tax and licensing fees), the city will replace its aging 2012 Ford F-550 with a 2021 Ford F-600 cab and chassis from Boyer Ford and a dump truck body from Custom Truck One Source.

For a price of $81,154 (plus tax and licensing fees), the city will also replace its 2011 Ford F-550 with a 2021 Ford-600 cab and a dump truck body and plow from the same vendors.

• The city plans to use tax abatement financing to fund Lions Park and related improvements. Minnesota statutes allow cities to issue general obligation tax abatement bonds to finance the construction of public facilities, including parks and recreation and community centers.

The city will abate property taxes levied by the city on properties included within the tax abatement area. Abatement revenues will then be used to pay the debt service on the bonds.

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July 29: Main Street Market 5 to 7 p.m. corner of Main Street and Centerville Road Bald Eagle Waterski Show at 6:30 p.m. on Centerville Lake Anoka County Fire Protection Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Aug. 3: Night to Unite Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 4: Parks & Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Aug: 5: Main Street Market 5 to 7 p.m. corner of Main Street and Centerville Road Bald Eagle Waterski Show at 6:30 p.m. on Centerville Lake Aug. 9: Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board meeting at 7 p.m.

Aug. 10: Music in the Park – Tim Cheesebrow at 6 p.m. in Hidden Spring Park Aug. 11: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The maximum bond principal amount is expected to be $9 million.

The council will likely consider the bond award Sept. 7, and the city should receive the proceeds Oct. 7.

• The city will pay $73,574 for an access/door control system as well as a camera system for the new Lions Park pavilion.

The council has also approved either $251,606 or $207,855 for phase II of the Lions Park playground, which will include a 13-plus challenge/fitness course geared for ages 13 and up. The difference in price is for surfacing options; either artificial turf or poured-in-place rubber turf. The City Council didn’t have a preference on the surface option and directed the park board to make the ultimate decision. The park board decided on artificial turf.

• Residents who are interested in serving on the Brown’s Creek Watershed District Board of Managers should contact the city. Minnesota Statute 102D.311 provides that the county board select watershed district managers from a list of nominees submitted by municipalities. If the city wishes to submit a list of nominees, it must do so by Sept. 23.

• As of last week, the city of Hugo falls into “moderate” to “severe” drought levels, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The state has entered into the drought warning phase, which means water suppliers must implement water use restrictions with a goal of reducing water use to 50% above January levels.

City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that in June, the city used 70.4 million gallons of water compared to 49.4 million gallons in June 2020 and 42.6 million gallons in June 2019. In order to meet the goal of the drought warning phase, the city would need to reduce its water use by 30 million gallons.

The next phases include the restrictive phase for extreme drought and an emergency phase for exceptional drought. See page 2 for more information.

• A reminder that National Night Out/Night to Unite will be Tuesday, Aug. 3. Residents are encouraged to register their party with the city, which will then be passed along to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hugo Fire Department and City Council. Visit ci.ugo.mn.us or call City Clerk Michele Lindau at 651-762-6315.

• The Sept. 6 City Council meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 7, because of the Labor Day holiday.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at City Hall.

Shannon Granholm

• The Kwik Trip and Norbella Senior Living projects has become one step closer to reality, after the Centerville City Council unanimously (3-0 with Mayor D. Love and Council Member Michelle Lakso absent and Acting Mayor Russ Koski presiding) approved the Final Plat application for Rehbein Commercial July 14. By doing so, council also authorized its recording, upon approval and execution of a developer’s agreement and contingent on addressing all comments on the development plat from the city engineer, planner, public works director and public safety officials.

• Council previously approved a preliminary plat for Rehbein Commercial, a subdivision to the north of Main Street, between 20th and 21st Avenues.

With the subsequent approval of two site plans and related zoning requests for Kwik Trip and Norbella Senior Living, the developer has now applied for the final plat. This plat creates some of the lots, while leaving other areas as “outlot” for future subdivision, as is common with phased developments.

The final plat is essentially the same as the preliminary plat and has been reviewed by city staff for proper easements and other necessary elements.

The plat contains public roads and related infrastructure. Final plats do not require a public hearing or consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The final plat will not be authorized for recording until a developer’s agreement is approved and required securities are in place, as required by city code. Action on the developer’s agreement is expected at next council meeting.

• Centerville citizens will be allowed their voice. Although their views won’t always change the outcome, it is important that citizens become involved, informed and communicative, Koski said. The July 14 topic was the potential sale of Block 7 to Centra Homes to develop 1.62 acres on Centerville Road between Sorel and Heritage Streets into 27 two-story row houses, along with 58 parking spots.

Three residents spoke against the development, and one for it. Citizens against the development said the city was trying to increase the population to receive grant money; subsidizing the developer was a bad idea and keeping Centerville rural was paramount. The citizen in opposition to the others said that the land in question belonged to other people, and the owner, buyer, developer and city had the right to determine what was to be done with it.

Council adjourned to closed executive session to determine the asking price, or consider counter offers for the sale of Block 7.

• The new City Hall has been paid for, after council approved the final pay request in the amount of $19,733 to Crawford Merz for the renovation project.

The company kept to its original bid quite well, said City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz. The city will pay out a total of $394,658 for the project.

Work on City Hall, including the punch list, is now complete.

Council Member Steve King pointed out that the check payment had already been approved in the consent agenda, even though the pay request itself was not approved until later under “old business.” Statz said that next time any check approved in the consent agenda would be labeled as contingent on approval of the pay request under old business. “I just wanted to clear things up,” King said.

• Cable costs for the city could increase slightly, after council approved the North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC) 2022 Budget. The commission’s operating budget for 2022 is proposed at $1,353,056. This figure represents a $14,617 increase over last year’s operating budget. The increase is due entirely to a potential 2.75% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, the exact amount of which will be determined later in the year and will be dependent on whether income meets or exceeds expectations.

Centerville’s fee portion in 2020 was $41,136. Each year the NMTC submits their proposed budget to member cities for approval. “It is hard to predict how many people are going to stay on cable and, therefore, pay cable franchise fees.

It’s a tough thing to predict six months out and to be sure of revenues,” Statz said.

• The residents at 1313 Mound Trail can now build their new detached garage, after council approved their variance request, as long as the placement respects the 35-foot margin from the city’s right-of-way and includes findings of fact from the staff memo. Council did not allow the overhanging porch on the accessory structure, however.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing July 13, voting 4-1 in favor of granting the variance request.

• The seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission left vacant by the departure of Ben Fehrenbacher has been filled, after council appointed Richard J. Nelson to fill that vacancy. On July 13, the commission interviewed and selected Nelson, a Centerville resident for the past three years, for that seat.

King welcomed him and thanked him for getting involved.

• The vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Committee, following the departure of Kevin Waeghe, has now been filled following council’s appointment of Jessica Kubat to that position. The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting unanimously recommended Kubat for appointment to the committee July 7.

• The public works maintenance technician received his pay raise, after council approved a step increase for James Huisenga, following a successful performance review. He moves up from Grade 6, Step 3 to Grade 6 Step 4.

His pay increase will amount to $1.34 per hour and will be financed with dollars from the general fund and the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility Funds. The pay increase will show up as a budgeted increase.

Loretta Harding

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Hugo resident, firefighter wins big on scratch card

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

A Hugo family may have to start purchasing Minnesota Lottery Scratch Games more often, after a recent big win.

Jason Palmquist, a Hugo firefighter, occasionally purchases a $5 or $10 scratch card or two from time to time, but never expected he would win more than $10.

“Every time I get a winner for $5 or $10, I’ll throw it in my glove box until I get like five or six, and then I trade them in,” Palmquist explained.

Earlier this month, Palmquist went to trade in his tickets at the Kwik Trip in Hugo and his winnings added up to $150. “That was more than I thought … I thought they must have missed a number or something.”

Palmquist then used some of those earnings to purchase two $50 tickets, two $10 tickets and one $5 ticket. When he scratched off one of the $50 cards,

he couldn’t believe it. He had won $100,000.

When asked how he reacted at the time, Palmquist said he exclaimed out loud, but “you can’t print that in the newspaper,” he noted.

Because his winnings were over $600, Palmquist and his wife Lindsey had to go pick up his earnings at the lottery headquarters in Roseville. After taxes, the Palmquists got to take home $68,750.

Palmquist immediately deposited the check into his bank account and paid off the loan on his truck.

“It was instant satisfaction,” he recalled.

Both of their children also got $1,000 to spend however they wanted and on whatever they wanted. As for the rest of the money, the family doesn’t have any big plans for it yet, but they undoubtedly will think of something.

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

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Hugo resident and firefighter Jason Palmquist and his wife Lindsey recently traveled to the lottery headquarters in Roseville to collect Jason’s winnings.

Equity concerns dominate public forum at school board meeting

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

It was a routine housekeeping agenda for the school district’s fi rst meeting of the 2021-2022 school year, but the public forum conversation was once again dominated by an intense discussion of racial equity within the schools.

All speakers agreed they were against racism, but racial equity was a different question. Equity is defi ned as “the quality of being fair and impartial”; in education settings, it is often interpreted to mean that all students receive the individualized level of support needed for their success. Depending on their specifi c circumstances, some students will need only a little support, and others require more.

The district’s current equity statement reads: “To nurture the whole student, we disrupt systemic inequities by recognizing, honoring, and embracing all cultures with humility and respect.”

Some speakers felt the school’s equity work would reduce students to their most superfi cial traits, instead of recognizing them as complex individuals.

“Our young people should be taught to view one another not according to race or gender, but as individuals made in the image of God,” said one of the speakers during public forum.

“I don’t agree with this race equity stuff,” said another speaker. “I think it drives a bigger wedge between us. We don’t pay taxes

for our children to be activists.”

Others spoke in support of the school’s effort to close the achievement gap, but questioned the accuracy of the equity audit completed in 2015 and asked for transparency about the district’s association with the Minnesota Equity Alliance.

A teacher of color also shared her thoughts at the podium: “Our young people need to know how to navigate change, how to navigate an increasingly diversifying population and to come up with constructive solutions for everyone,” she said. “Our community is changing, and race work requires race recognition.”

Another parent expressed similar thoughts.

“Pretending that we don’t see color or it doesn’t happen here is not only a lie, it prevents us from looking at ways we can become a stronger, more inclusive and welcoming community,” she said. “Teaching about equity and history is not going to create racial division; racial division is already here.”

Several parents also expressed their concerns about whether the school district will require masks for young students in the upcoming school year. The CDC recently came out with a new recommendation that everyone ages 2 and older who has not been vaccinated should still wear a mask indoors.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, children 12 years old and younger are not eligible to receive COVID vaccines.

Although summer safety guidelines are available on the district’s website, the district has not announced a formal decision on its policy

for this fall at the time of publication.

White Bear Lake Area Schools school board notes: • Approved the 10-year long-term facilities maintenance plan. The next LTFM bond sale is planned for February 2023 in the amount of $16.5 million.

• Approved the long-term facilities maintenance plan for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The budget is set at $142,000; each member school district shares a percentage of the cost. White Bear Lake will pay 10 percent, or $14,263.86.

• Approved a resolution to renew membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2021-2022.

• Designated Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak as the identifi ed offi cial with authority to manage the Minnesota Department of Education’s external user access recertifi cation system for District 624.

• Postponed the assignment of board committees and school liaisons to the Aug. 9 meeting.

• Resolved that the fi ling dates for school board candidacy in the 2021 election will be July 27-Aug. 10.

• Established that the date of the school board election will be Nov. 2, 2021. Four school board seats will be open.

• Approved the fi rst reading of updates to several district policies.

Jackie Bussjaeger

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Thank you to all who submitted an entry for the July 4th Coloring Contest.

We had LOTS of great artwork submitted.

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Tim, Lisa, Lila and Dane Heinecke recently brought their copy of The Citizen to Storybook Land in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Pictured here in front of the main castle, Storybook Land includes many life-sized interactive stories, including Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, Old McDonald Had a Farm and many others. Don’t forget to take The Citizen with you on your travels this summer, and email a photo to citizennews@presspubs.com for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue of the paper. Don’t forget to include names and information about where the photo was taken.

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ONGOING EVENTS

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OUTDOOR EVENING YOGA

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When: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 31 Where: Square Lake County Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: 75-minute guided paddle boarding class; $40/class includes instruction and equipment. Ages 14+. Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

SUP YOGA When: 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 14 Where: Square Lake County Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Enjoy yoga on a paddleboard.

All abilities welcome. $40/class includes instruction and equipment. Ages 14+.

Registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

MARKETFEST When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 5 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: More than 130 food and merchandise vendors, classic cars, live music, and kids activities.

When: 5 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Aug. 13 Where: Jimmy’s Event Center, 1132 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights Details: 30-year reunion. $50/person or $75/couple. Details at facebook or amylrahman@gmail.com.

FOREST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1976 When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 Details: Classmates can connect early with fellow Rangers during a variety of optional afternoon events, then gather for a casual social at Vannelli’s By the Lake and enjoy cash bar, appetizers and pizza in the lower level event area. Cost is $10 per person if you register by August 1st, $15 per person at the door.

Contact: For more information and to RSVP: Email name, current address, and how many will attend to: forestlake76reunion@gmail.com send $10/person via Venmo or PayPal to Vickihoien@gmail.com or register by sending a check payable to: FLHS 76 Reunion, PO Box 87, Annandale, MN 55302. For complete information and updates see the facebook page Forest Lake HS Class of 1976: https://www.facebook. com/FLHS1976

CURRENT EVENTS LIBRARY IN THE PARK When and where: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in Hugo; Aug. 11 at Arcand Park; and Aug. 25 at Val Jean Park Details: Outdoor library events meet residents in their local spaces and include books, activities, take and make projects, and more. Weather permitting; check website for updates.

Contact: washcolib.org/events

LIBRARY IN THE PARK

CHURCH DIRECTORY Find the church that fits your needs

When and where: 2-4 p.m.

Wednesdays in Forest Lake, Aug. 4 at Beltz Park; and Aug. 18 at Lakeside Memorial Park Details: Outdoor library events meet residents in their local spaces and include books, activities, take and make projects, and more. Weather permitting; check website for updates.

Contact: washcolib.org/ events

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.

Sunday Join us onWorship Sunday: 10:15Livestreaming am in-person Worship on and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL YouTube: FPCWBL 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

9:00 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Education Hour for All Ages, Worship and Bible Study are also available through our YouTube Channel

PATRICK ALLEN CONCERT When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 28 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Highway 96, Dellwood Details: Singer and guitarist performs popular standards, classic pop, rock, soul, folk and blues.

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The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

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HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY “500” When: 12:30 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 & 19; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre,

Lutheran Church

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When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 29 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion, 773 Lake Drive Details: Corn for $2/ear, $5 hot dog meal, live music by Bomber + Tara, raffle, kids games.

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MANY FACES COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIES-SESSION 2 LEARN & LEAD When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Participants will take what they learned from the first session and brainstorm ideas of how to eliminate racism in communities. Part of a 4-part series that addresses racism and how to create a more welcoming and inclusive community for all. Attending all sessions is not required to participate.

Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/events

Where: Life Time Fitness, White Bear Lake Details: Watch over 100 of the top mixed doubles tennis players in the upper Midwest play in three divisions - Open, Masters (age 35+), and Grand Masters (age 50+) - in supporting targeted pediatric oncology research at Children’s Minnesota and around the world. Four-day event with free admission.

Contact: ptacf.org

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS When: Aug. 6 & 7 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: An event designed for the entire downtown to thank customers/visitors/ patrons; includes sidewalk sales, in-store specials, happy hours, giveaways, guest vendors, mini-events at businesses, and more.

Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

DISCOVERY WALKS: PRAIRIE WILDFLOWERS When: 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 7 & 28 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: See what’s blooming in the summer season. Free; registration required.

Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parksrecreation/tamarack-nature-center

WHITE BEAR LAKE RELAY FOR LIFE

TACO JOHN’S RUN BABY RUN 5K, 10K

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 30 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Community based event honoring those who have been affected by cancer.

Survivor/caregiver walk begins at 6:15 p.m.; balloon release at 8:30 p.m.; Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30 p.m.; closing ceremony at 9:50 p.m.

Contact: http://action.fightcancer.org/goto/ WhiteBearLakeRFL

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 Where: Start and finish at Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake Details: Flat and fast course along the Lake Avenue Trail. Registration $25 with early bird discount.

Contact: midwestevents.com

LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Phil Thompson playing Billy Joel and Elton John’s biggest hits. Ticket prices vary, see website for details.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

NIGHT TO UNITE When: Tuesday, Aug 3 Where: Local neighborhoods Details: National event promotes strong, safe neighborhoods and communities.

LEGACY WRITING CLASS When: 10-11:30 a..m Tuesday, Aug. 3 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W, Stillwater Details: Learn ways to record your life and legacy to share with community members years from now. Free; pre-registration required.

Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn.org

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W, Stillwater Details: Free blood pressure screening the first Wednesday of the month.

Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn.org

PINE TREE APPLE TENNIS CLASSIC When: Aug. 5-8

VALLEY CONCERT WINDS: “AT THE FAIR” When: 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater Details: Family-friendly outdoor concert by the local community band, performing a wind ensemble repertoire that appeals to all ages and musical backgrounds. Concert is free with admission to the fair.

Contact: sites.google.com/view/ valleyconcertwinds/home

LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Transit Authority, a Chicago tribute band. Ticket prices vary, see website for details.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

“FAME: THE MUSICAL” When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 14, 15 20, 21 & 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center Northern Lights outdoor stage, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: First co-production with Children’s Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $15 general admission; bring lawn chairs. Sensory-friendly preview Thursday, Aug. 12 is “pay-whatyou-can” performance.

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Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

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When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, north picnic pavilion, County Roads 10 and 19 Details: Guided yoga for all levels. $8/ person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington. mn.us, search “outdoor yoga”

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Estate Sale – July 2931, 8-5pm - Baby & kids clothes, toys, furn, HH items, 5494 Otterview Ct, WBT

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• Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment •

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Free Items Free pick up for donated small furn/HH items to Church Store 651-430-0011 Free Upholstered (well worn) Wooden Chairs.

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53 Vehicles Wanted

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104 Hauling/Moving Scrap metal appliance pick up 651-329-0815

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160 Hire Me Ann's AwesomeHousecleaning - 20 Yrs experience. Dependable, Trustworthy References Avail. Call or text 651-776-7834

300 For Sale 1962 Rambler Classic Deluxe, 2 door, runs & drives. $3,500. Call (507) 405-0803 2 Pedestals that fit Whirlpool Wash/Dryer $100 – (612)801-4258 KOI FISH 12 - 14” $40/ea, Call John!

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363 Musical Instruments Cordes Piano Tuning & Repairs 426-4274

369 Want to Buy We Buy Vinyl Records Lps, 45s, Stereo Equip We make house calls by appointment.

White Bear Lake Records 4775 Banning Ave,WBL wblrecords.com 651-224-4947

MULTI-FAM. SALE 4590 ALLENDALE DRIVE, WBT. 7/28 WED. 3- 8, 7/29-7/30 THUR-FRI. 9-5.

Multi-Family Sale 7/30 8-4pm 7/31 8-12, 2443 Birch St, WBL Portable A/C Unit, DehumdifierUnit,Clothes, Toys, baby items, golf clubs & more.

Garage Sale WBL 3798 Oak Terrace July 29 & 30 9-5pm New Items Added!

451 Rentals/ Commercial EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free number for hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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