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District secures land for new school in Hugo BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

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Preschool playtime Parents and children who will be attending Centerville Elementary School as kindergarten students swing on playground equipment at Northpointe Development Park during a get acquainted party before the start of the school year. See more photos on page 11.

White Bear Lake Area Schools found more preferable land for a new elementary school in Hugo. Purchase agreements for two parcels of land just north of the post office west of Highway 61 were approved by the school board at its Aug. 12 meeting. Purchase agreements for four properties located on Everton Avenue N. just north of Frenchman Road in western Hugo were executed this winter. Those agreements have now been rescinded. “The land under consideration will better meet the needs of the district for a variety of reasons, including site location and access, total acreage, quality of soil, and anticipated overall cost,” the district stated. Details of the new purchase agreements were discussed during a closed meeting. According to Washington County property records, the parcels are almost 140 acres together. The larger agriculSEE NEW SCHOOL, PAGE 12

Breakfast on the Farm: Learn about life with Hugo family BY SHANNON GRANHOM EDITOR

HUGO — The Miron family is busy preparing to feed 2,000 people next month. Family members will host their fi rst-ever Breakfast on the Farm event from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at 15250 Homestead Ave. N., Hugo. “Less than 2% of the U.S. population has a connection to agriculture. Just recognizing that, we have always felt an obligation to let our non-agricultural friends learn about agriculture,” Fran Miron said. The Miron Family Farm has been in existence since 1887. Fran and his wife Mary Ann mark the fourth generation of ownership. The fi fth generation, Fran’s sons Paul and Andrew, currently live on the farm with their wives and children (sixth generation). The farm was recognized as a Century Farm back

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in 1987 and Fran is hopeful it will make it to be recognized as a Sesquicentennial Farm, too. The farm has always had dairy cows and grows corn, small grains and hay. These days, the farm’s focus is dairy, but it also has soybeans and three pigs, new this year. Currently the Mirons own 280 acres, but family members farm more than 800 acres. “We are less diversified than what we were back then,” Fran recalled. “Back then, we relied on horses for power and we no longer rely on horses for power. We don’t have any horses right now, but some grandchildren have been asking for them.” Despite the workload that continues seven days a week — days often begin at 5 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. — Fran said the farm has been a blessing to him and each of the couple’s six SEE FARM, PAGE 10

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Andrew Miron (left) and Paul Miron (right) make up the fifth generation of the Miron family to operate the farm in Hugo. Fran Miron (center) still owns the farm with his wife Mary Ann. Both Andrew and Paul (and their families) currently live on the farm.

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Help wanted: School bus drivers BY DEBRA NEUTKENS & SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR & CITIZEN EDITOR

Looking for job security, paid holidays and summers off? Consider driving a school bus. Drivers are in demand as bus companies and school districts struggle to fill open positions. Transportation managers can’t put a finger on any particular reason. It might be the responsibility of hauling children to and from school that can be overwhelming for some. Or it could be the

Anyone interested in becoming a school bus driver should contact: Minnesota Central Bus Company Mary Jo Edmondson, 651-770-0487 White Bear Lake School District Mike Turrito, 651-407-7570 Rehbein Transit Inc. 651-484-1809 or minnesotacoaches.com/ employment

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Mary Jo Edmondson is contract manager for Minnesota Central School Bus. The company contracts with the Mahtomedi School District.

split shift during the day. For Tom Fraser, a driver and trainer for Minnesota Central, it’s that very combination that drew him to the job. Now 71, the affable school bus driver sold his auto repair business in White Bear Lake, traveled a bit and decided he needed more to do in retirement.”I didn’t want to stay home and watch Oprah,” he said. “I drove a school bus in college and liked it. I love the kids.” Minnesota Central contracts with the Mahtomedi School District. It might be the only bus company in the metro starting the school year fully staffed. White Bear Lake Schools Transportation Coordinator Mike Turrito is short about five drivers. Rehbein Transit, which serves a small portion of White Bear, is short eight drivers. For the past four years or so, Rehbein Transit General Manager Steve LaTour said Rehbein has dealt with a driver shortage. “It just keeps getting worse every year,” he said. “Historically in our industry, whenever the unemployment rate is low, our industry really struggles to get people. When the … unemployment rate gets higher, then we seem to strive and find people.” Fraser is aware of a base right now that is short 25 people. “I know at least three places I could get a job tomorrow,” he said. Minnesota Central’s contract manager, Mary Jo Edmondson, agrees. “You have a school bus driver license, take your pick for a job anywhere,” she said. School bus drivers make anywhere from $19 to $23 per hour. A commercial driver’s license is required, which involves a series of written tests, a road test and a training period. Drivers must also pass a Department of Transportation physical, pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Last year, even office personnel were out driving buses, Edmondson recalled. Why is it hard to retain drivers? “I think it’s the split shift,” Edmondson replied. “There’s also a fear of driving a 40-foot bus. It’s easier than people think.” LaTour said, “It’s a commitment. Realistically, it takes a good five to six weeks and they are not earning any money while they are studying: that is all on their own.” And then there’s misbehaving children. That’s the rewarding part, according to both LaTour and Fraser. “There is

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Above: “Drivers wanted” and “now hiring bus drivers” signs can be spotted around town and on school buses, especially as companies try to fill vacant routes in time for the start of the school year. Right: Tom Fraser, former owner of Fraser Automotive, spent time in Hawaii after selling his business and then decided to drive a school bus. He still likes to wear Hawaiian shirts.

probably a misnomer out there that kids are bad. Obviously, there is a handful out there that you struggle with, but to me it is a really rewarding job,” LaTour said. “Oftentimes we are the first people that they see going to school and the last one they see going home.” Fraser said, “The kids are fantastic.” The grandfather of seven still keeps a picture on his iPhone from a parent thanking him for taking care of their child. “Gee whiz. I never got that when I worked on cars,” joked Fraser. Yes, bad weather can make driving scary. “With that comes the feeling that I got 200 kids home safe today,” he added. Some companies allow drivers to bring their children along during shifts.The rigs are nicer to drive, too, Fraser pointed out. Buses have automatic transmission, hydraulic brakes and push buttons on the steering wheel to operate the door. Seats are higher to offer better visibility. Every bus in the Mahtomedi fleet has two cameras and GPS. Cameras record to a hard drive, for the protection of

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both drivers and students. If a student is getting picked on, Edmondson can see it. She also knows how fast a bus is traveling and if a driver makes harsh turns and stops. She knows what time the bus arrived at a stop and when it departed. White Bear Lake’s Turrito said the district’s shortage problem is no different than anywhere else. “We have enough drivers to cover routes, but we need subs and drivers for activity buses,” he said. The transportation coordinator said he’s had three applications over the last year. For people who need benefits, drivers qualify at 30 hours. That includes 11 paid holidays. Turrito said, “We don’t lose too many each year. I think it’s a benefit of a school-run operation. They have the same routes, the same kids. They get to watch them grow up. We have a good core of drivers. They are really vested in making sure those kids get home.”

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Council rejects bids for Cedar Street/Elmcrest Avenue project BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

“The bids were 23% higher than we anticipated.”

HUGO — After bids came in higher than expected, the City Council rejected bids Aug. 19 for the Elmcrest Avenue and Cedar Street improvement project, which had been planned for construction yet this year. The council approved a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the city of Lino Lakes March 18 for the paving of sections of 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue and East Cedar Street. Elmcrest Avenue serves as the border between the two cities north of Frenchman Road, and East Cedar Street, which remains largely unpaved, lies within the city of Lino Lakes but is used by drivers of both communities. The JPA outlined that the East Cedar Street improvements would be the financial responsibility of the city of Lino Lakes and the 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue improvements would be the financial responsibility of the city of Hugo. Four bids were received: the low bid, from T.A. Shifsky and Sons Inc., was $777,552, more than $179,000 above the engineer’s estimate for the project. The amount for the 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue improvements came in at $211,960, which was $50,700 over the engineer’s estimate. “The bids were 23% higher than we anticipated,” City Engineer Mark Er-

Mark Erichson City Engineer ichson explained. “These are higher bid prices than we have seen in the past. I am confident that we could get lower bid prices next year, but there is no guarantee.” Councilman Phil Klein asked Erichson whether the area would see any significant safety or drainage issues if the project is delayed. Erichson said, “There is not any proposed drainage improvements on our project. For the most part, the drainage is working adequately out there. From a safety standpoint, I think it is certainly better to have the roadway paved, I think public works and the residents would prefer to have it paved. It has been this way for some time and one additional season I don’t think is going to make a significant difference.” Councilwoman Becky Petryk wanted to know whether Lino Lakes could still move forward with its portion of the project if Hugo rejected bids for its project. Erichson said, “If we reject bids, I believe they will as well. If we accept bids, they may (still) reject bids because they were significantly higher than what they had identified. I can’t speak for them.”

City Administrator Bryan Bear added, “If bids are rejected by either one us or both of us, we would hope that Lino Lakes’ project manager would immediately rebid the project for next year. We would ask their council to initiate the process to rebid and approve that this fall for construction in the spring.” In a follow-up interview, Lino Lakes Engineer Diane Hankee said the council would consider a resolution to rebid the project for construction in spring 2020 at its Aug. 26 meeting, after press deadlines. Councilman Chuck Haas said he would be in favor of going ahead with the project this fall. “From a safety standpoint, from the public works department maintaining a gravel road and the residents having to drive on a gravel road, I wouldn’t object to going ahead with the project,” he said. Kline added, “We have been having issues with these gravel roads in the past and I’d like to see us eliminate some of these. For one, it makes it a lot easier for our maintenance people to take care of, and secondly, it is a huge blessing for the individuals that live

on that road that have to deal with that gravel and mud on a daily basis.” Wedit said, “I have been on the side of approving the project even with the increase. I am kind of leaning toward going the other way for a couple of reasons. I don’t think that there is any chance that Lino Lakes is going to approve it ... I am concerned with T.A. Shifsky being the low bid when they are usually the high one. It is clear that no one wants to do the project this fall, and if they don’t want to do it, I am concerned it won’t turn out well. We want to spend the money once and be done.” A motion was made to approve a resolution receiving bids and awarding the construction contract to T.A. Shifsky and Sons Inc. The motion failed 3-2: Weidt, Petryk and Mike Miron voted against. A motion was then made to reject all bids and move forward with the project by getting bids this fall for construction next spring. The motion passed unanimously. A resolution was also passed directing city staff to negotiate an amendment to the JPA with the city of Lino Lakes. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

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and utility project from its various funds and not bond, or borrow money, for the project. "We've come a long way,” Mayor Jeff Paar said. “Back in the day we had to bond because we didn't have enough residents or commercial revenue to help with the tax burden. So, (former Council Member) Linda Broussard Vickers came up with the idea of setting up funds so that one day Centerville would be talking about paying for something in cash, as the city is doing now,” he said. City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz noted that by not bonding, a city risks running low on funds. However, bonding can add tens of thousands of dollars in costs to the city in inter-

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Council expects to approve plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement of bids on Oct. 23. If all goes according to schedule, the city will receive bids on Dec. 4 and award contracts on Dec. 11. Construction is scheduled to begin during the spring of 2020, be substantially complete by the fall of 2020 and be entirely finished by spring of 2021. "It's time to do this project and pay for it," said Councilwoman Michelle Lakso.

“It’s difficult to tell people (the street improvements) will cost them $5,000 when they don’t really want them in the ﬁrst place.”

residents in the project area. This grant money will be used in addition to the city’s enterprise fund money to pay for the project. Residents will be assessed $51 per square foot for the street portion of the project; all other properties (commercial, institutional and vacant) will be assessed at $127.50 per square foot. "It's difficult to tell people (the street improvements) will cost them $5,000 when they don't really want them in the first place," Councilman Russ Koski said.

CENTERVILLE — The 2020 Downtown Street and Utility Improvement Project took another step forward at the Aug. 14 City Council meeting. Following a presentation of the project's feasibility report by Kellie Schlegel, PE, of Stantec Inc., the council unanimously accepted the report, reviewed the financing plan and scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 11. The city is required to hold two public hearings under Minnesota State Statute Chapter 429 for special assessment projects. The feasibility report must find that the improvements are necessary, cost-effective and feasible. Existing roads are in very poor condition in sections. They have plenty of drainage issues without much possibility for a curb, Stantec engineers said in their report. Utilities in the area are not much better: there is no water main and the storm sewer system is undersized. The sanitary system, however, is in good condition and requires no improvements, the report found. The 2020 Downtown Street and Utilities Improvement project is the final project listed in the city's 2003 Pavement Management Plan to be completed. It would install water main to the only remaining neighborhood without access to city water and reconstruct the streets in the downtown that have not

been improved since the sewer was installed in the early 1970s. The proposed roadway improvements include complete reconstruction. The finished road surface will be asphalt, paired with concrete curb and gutter. Project streets include portions of Centerville Road north of Main Street, Sorel Street to the west and east of Centerville Road, Goiffon Road between Heritage Street and Sorel Street, Heritage Street between Centerville Road to Clearwater Road and Progress Road from Main Street to Heritage Street. The total potential cost of the project is $2.4 million. Of that cost, $1.5 million will be funded by the street fund, bonding and assessments. Water main improvement costs of $494,053 will be funded by the water fund and grant monies. Storm sewer expansion costs of $341,415 will be covered by the city’s storm sewer fund. A brief discussion about bonding and paying cash followed Finance Director Bruce DeJong's presentation. He recommended that the city pay for the street

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INCE THE 1980s, off-roading has been growing in popularity. Auto manufacturers even label some of their vehicles as off-road types. For example, the Jeep Wrangler or Jeep CJ’s have been around since the 1940s and today dominate the off-road experience. In Minnesota there are three state parks that have off-road trails. The Minnesota 4 Wheel Drive Association provides information for those interested in where there are public and private facilities. Off-road enthusiasts go to great lengths in raising their vehicle higher than standard from the road. There are special ride tires with lots of traction, special tow bars with winches, all to take on the challenges of muddy, rocky, uneven terrain of the trails. Riders often go in groups so they can help each other if and when they get stuck! About the Over the years, Kathy and I with our children, enjoyed snowmobiling Town on the trails through the winter Gene Johnson months in northern Minnesota. The challenge and the scenic beauty were all part of trail riding. Little by little the snowmobiles improved in their comfort. Then the 4-wheel drive all-terrain vehicles came into play. The off-road enthusiast will travel all over the country to take on the challenges. You can be sure they’re all equipped with a very complete toolbox for the repairs needed with the stumps and rocks they encounter. Since 1992, Minnesota has had scenic byways made up of roads that take drivers to some of the state’s most significant natural, cultural and historic attractions. Soon there will be a similar opportunity for people to explore more than 800 miles of northern Minnesota on mostly unpaved roads. The new border-to-border touring route will cross the entire state from North Dakota to the shores of Lake Superior. Only highway-licensed vehicles currently allowed on these roads will be able to travel the entire border touring route. It will be part of Minnesota’s natural resources fund to provide support in planning mapping and visitor information. THE MINNESOTA STATE Fair runs through Sept. 2. It’s destined to be a record-breaker. Kathy and I plan to be at the Minnesota Newspaper Museum Thursday, Aug. 29, for the morning shift from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If it fits your schedule, we would love to have you stop by and we can talk a little about the history of letterpress printing. Each day of the fair we print a four-page newspaper that is set with hot type from the linotype machine. We also have a print shop with specialty printing. The Newspaper Museum is located in the front of the 4-H building. We also talk about the First Amendment and the five freedoms it guarantees. Can you name them? THE JULY ISSUE of Twin Cities Business included an article about the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting and an interview with Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger. They provided some good lessons for life that I think are worth sharing and I believe make sense. 1) Get out there and explore the world. There are interesting things happening. 2) Taking complex ideas, concepts and subjects and making them consumable for a mass audience is part of everyone’s job. Sometimes it is wiser to use everyday language. 3) Work like you’re never going to retire. Removing the finish line (retirement) lets you see further into the future. What idiot retires from what they love to do? If they don’t love what they do, fix that or start something new. The article was written by Aaron Keller, co-founder and managing principal of Capsule, a Minneapolis branding agency. BIKE PATHS IN some communities are often striped to identify lanes. I’m sure the lanes would have to be of adequate width. Is this worth consideration for the safety of those who enjoy the paths? Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications The Citizen is distributed bi-weekly and is mailed to homes and businesses in the cities of Hugo, Centerville and the eastern third of Lino Lakes. The Citizen shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Citizen’s P.O. Box 393 liability for other errors and omissions in connection with an adverHugo, MN 55038 www.ReadTheCitizen.com tisement is strictly limited to publication for the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.

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Building our future As we begin the 2019-20 school year and welcome more than 9,000 students from early childhood to our Transition Education Center through our doors this fall, we reflect upon the strong legacy left to us by those who long ago “built the future” we are living today. This fall, Homecoming festivities will include an All-School Reunion the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28 on the lawn of District Center. Attendees will enjoy free activities including a pancake breakfast hosted by the Lion’s Club, an alumni car show, tours of District Center and the second floor “graduation row” with class photos multiple Movers & from decades, and photos with Bear. Shakers A special capstone Wayne A. to the morning will be the dedication of Kazmierczak Washington Bell, which first hung at Washington School and now will be displayed along with a White Bear statue in the front lawn of District Center. The display project is an Alumni Association gift to the district. David Gehrenbeck, a 1949 graduate, will also be in attendance at the event with his book that details the first 100 years of the district building on Bloom Avenue. The district’s aging facilities, with the average age of district buildings at over 50 years, was just one of the catalysts for the nearly year-long comprehensive facilities planning process that included a 90-member Facilities Planning Committee composed of parents, staff and community members. Other considerations included the district’s strategic plan, mission and beliefs,

which call for the district to act and react differently to best serve our students, families and communities. Teaching in a building constructed decades ago creates barriers to the type of teaching that is necessary in today’s environment. I have been asked a lot of thoughtful questions while out talking about the bond referendum with community members. Why is the bond so large? The facilities plan is comprehensive, touching every building and program in the district. The total bond amount is large, but due to smart fiscal management and old debt being paid off, this comprehensive district-wide plan can be accomplished with a tax impact of about $23 per month for the average homeowner. A tax calculator tool is available at the district’s website, www.isd624.org/Bond2019. When the Facilities Planning Committee unanimously supported the plan they had built together, they discussed the reality that this $326 million bond referendum would be a large investment to be made by community members. At the same time, they also recognized that the comprehensive facilities plan encompasses all district buildings and addresses questions that have been asked in the community for decades. Is there anything in the plan that can wait? A simple answer to that question is that this multi-year plan is most efficient and costeffective when built as a package. Because the plan uses all of our district facilities, with students moving into renovated space and freeing up space for other students to move into, the comprehensive plan is one that is difficult to do in stages more separated than what will naturally occur due to the building process. If the referendum is approved by the community

in November, planning would begin right away in the fall and construction would continue in phases until the 2024-25 school year. How would the high school experience change? The district’s single unified grade 9-12 high school would be housed at an expanded North Campus, a centralized location that could hold the 3,200-student building on existing district property. High school students would benefit from the unified high school experience in many ways. How will I benefit if I don’t have children in the district? Investments in school districts have proven to bring communitywide benefits to property values, businesses and community programs. The district would continue to serve the community with an expanded Senior Center, a robust community services and recreation program, and increased community access to better facilities. I look forward to continuing the conversation about the district’s bond referendum, as I will be visiting with community groups this fall, and public meetings will take place at the following times as well: • 8:30 a.m. on Tues, Sept. 17 at the Senior Center, 2482 East County Road F, WBL • 7 p.m. on Tues, Sept. 24 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave, WBL • 7 p.m. on Wed, Oct. 2 at Hugo Elementary, 14895 Francesca Ave N, Hugo More information about the building bond referendum can be found at www.isd624.org/Bond2019, or I can be reached at 651-407-7563 or wayne.kazmierczak@isd624.org. Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak, Superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools

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Good things from Hugo I want to give a shout-out to the Hugo Post Office for doing such a great job with getting packages to our soldiers. Our son has had several deployments, and recently our son-in-law returned from his deployment. Each package that we have sent has been delivered to them intact and in a short amount of time. Our son’s birthday package that we sent on Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. arrived on Aug. 8, his birthday on the other side of the world! We are also thankful for the Hugo Beyond Yellow Ribbon Network that keeps faithfully sending packages, and which, along with our own Hugo Post Office, is a big part of keeping our soldiers the happy recipients of good things from home.

Roxy Roxy is an energetic 2-yearold with plenty of love to give. She has the energy of a young kitten and would love a home with another cat to keep her company. She loves to explore and play with toys and can’t wait to find her new family. For more information about Roxy, submit an online adoption form at felinerescue.org.

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Pictured (from left) are Cindy Petty and Cara Anderson of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, Alana and Troy Kaplan of TGK Automotive Specialists and Phil Monita of Aquarius Home Services.

TGK Automotive presents check to food shelf TGK Automotive and Aquarius Home Services presented a $2,168 check to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf Aug. 19. The funds were raised through an annual employee contest, which Aquarius Home Services won this year.

Country Video Barn celebrates 20 years Country Video Barn, located at 14869 Forest Blvd. N, Hugo, celebrated 20 years in business earlier this month. Brian and Mary Jo Wurzer bought the property in 1999; at the time, they were told the video store had been in existence for around 15 years and was originally built in 1961 as one of the first drive-in restaurants in the state.

Ideal Credit Union hosts Money Talks Ideal Credit Union (ICU) recently hosted two sessions of its “Money Talks” financial literacy program in July, attracting 42 students from around the metro area. The peer-to-peer program, led and taught by high school-age ICU Student Credit Union employees,

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Ideal Credit Union teaches 42 students from around the metro the building blocks of personal finance.

teaches students the building blocks of personal finance: budgeting, savings and investments, credit and money management tools. Students in attendance ranged in age from 16 to 22 and came from a number of communities, including Rochester, Minneapolis, Blaine, Rosemount, Bayport, Mahtomedi, Inver Grove Heights, Oakdale, Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Hudson and more.

JDog hosts open house and reuse sale JDog Junk Removal & Hauling will host a reuse sale and open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 at its warehouse in Fridley, located at 160 83rd Ave. NE, Suite #110. JDog will open its doors and invite friends, family, business professionals, customers and the public to tour its facility and learn more about JDog and its mission. In addition to celebrating its one-year anniversary, there will be a reuse sale. Refreshments will be provided.

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this great day in our nation’s history: Minnesota’s ratification of the 19th Amendment. Activities for the entire family include food trucks, a civic engagement fair, voter registration, commemorative program and a history exhibit entitled, “A Century of

Civic Engagement: The League of Women Voters Minnesota.” League members will congregate at the Women’s Suffrage Memorial Garden.

League of Women Voters September meetings The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area. At the September meetings, the league will kick off its 2019-2020 program year and the Centennial Year of the League of Women Voters with a presentation and discussion on “Protesters, Prisoners and Political Persuaders: Women’s suffrage and 100 Years of LWV.” Learn about the most

significant events in the history of the fi ght for women’s right to vote and of the organization created to educate the new voters. The Mahtomedi unit meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi. The White Bear Lake unit meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at White Bear Lake City Hall (second floor), 4701 Hwy 61 N., White Bear Lake. The North Oaks unit meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Incarnation Lutheran Church Fireside Room, 4880 Hodgson Road, North Oaks. To learn more, leave a message at 612-618-2502.

OBITUARY

Paul Albert Vette November 1, 1949-Aug. 25, 2019 Paul Albert Vette, 69, of Hugo, fought a valiant 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer with the support of his Christian faith, his family, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Irene Vette. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean Vette (Krob); children, John (Marisa) Vette and Cynthia (Scott) Swenson; grandchildren, William and Adeleigh Vette, Parker and Peyton Swenson; nieces and nephews, family and many friends. Paul was a graduate of Concordia University, Moorhead with a degree in Accounting. He retired after 35 years from the State of MN, Dept. of Employment Services. He also spent many years in the MN National Guard. He enjoyed watching sports (especially the MN Twins). He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren experience life as seen through their eyes. A special thank you goes out to the incredible doctors and staff at Regions Hospital, St. Paul; the Health Partners Hospice Team; and the caring staff at the Birchwood Care Center, Forest Lake. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake at 11 a.m. Visitation 1 hour before the service. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family will be forwarding memorials to Lutheran Bible Translators, 2nd Harvest Heartland, or donor’s choice.

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STARWATCH PARTY When: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: WCCO’s Mike Lynch leads program using giant telescopes aimed at Jupiter, Saturn as well as the star clusters, galaxies and other great celestial

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Breakfast on the Farm When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Where: Miron Century Farm,15250 Homestead Avenue N., Hugo Details: Free event hosted by the Fran and Mary Ann Miron family includes pancakes, sausage and dairy products. Guests are invited to make a free will donation to

treasures. Free with vehicle permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us

ART TROLLEY ADVENTURE TOURS When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 Where: Stillwater Trolley, 400 Nelson St. S. Details: Jump aboard the trolley for behind the scenes tours, meet artists, hands on demonstration. August event travels to Marine and Scandia. Picnic lunch and wine included. $79. Contact: mywahooadventures.com

BACK PORCH JAMS When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 Where: Arcola Mills, 12905 Arcola Trail N., Stillwater Details: Acoustic music by Nici Peper. Tickets recommended; $20. Fundraiser for the Arcola Mills Historic Foundation. Gates open at 5 p.m. Contact: arcolamills.org

MUSIC AT FRANCONIA When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Family-friendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors or picnic. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org

support scholarships for students studying agriculture. Families can see the animals, participate in a farm tour and learn more about agriculture by visiting the numerous displays. Contact: facebook.com/Washington RamseyCountyFarmBureau/

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When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Where: St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Kids games, teen zone, climbing wall, inﬂatables, bingo, rafﬂes, live music, chicken dinner, food vendors and sweet corn. Contact: 651-426-3245 or stjudeofthelake.org

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 6- Oct. 6 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players Theatre perform the tale of an ambitious stage mother ﬁghting for her daughters’ success while secretly yearning for her own. Recommended for ages 13+. Tickets $23-$28. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 4 and 18 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music at 5 p.m., free festivities. Contact: discoverstillwater.com

AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 Friday, Sept. 6 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Sara Marie Moore will sign her children’s book “Spike Cream Woods” and Ames Sheldon will sign her new historical ﬁction book, “Don’t Put the Boats Away.” Contact: 651-426-0918

KAT PERKINS WORKSHOP AND CONCERT When: Workshop 10:30 a.m.; Concert 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: One hour workshop led by local favorite and “The Voice” contestant Kat Perkins on how to build conﬁdence, prepare, and perform for auditions. 90 minute concert at 2 p.m. Tickets $20. Contact: childrens performingartsmn.org

WASHINGTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, Details: Family event featuring local bluegrass

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Waldfest When: Noon-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day) Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant, 8390 Lofton Ave. Stillwater

bands. Contact: 651-430-6000 or co.washington.mn.us

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7 and 14 Where: Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. Details: Washington County Environmental Center offers satellite household hazardous waste, electronics, and recyclables collection and conﬁdential document shredding. Contact: co.washington. mn.us

Details: Polka in the pine forest to music of the Artie Shafer Band and enjoy brats and beer. Contact: 651-439-7128 or gasthaus bavarianhunter.com

grape stomping, tours, music and prizes. Bring a picnic. Stomps at noon, 2 and 4 p.m.; Tours 1 and 3 p.m. Contact: 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com

GRANT HERITAGE DAYS TRACTOR PARADE

When: Noon Saturday, Sept. 7 Where: Grant Town Hall, 8380 Kimbro Ave. NW and Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. Details: Parade with nearly 80 tractors begins and ends at the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter restaurant, where participants can enjoy a free picnic lunch, kid activities, civic NOOKS AND CRANNIES and cultural history, TOUR rafﬂes and prizes. Registration 9-11:30 When: 11 a.m. Saturday, a.m. at the Gasthaus; Sept 7 tractor participant Where: Washington judging at Grant Town County Historic Hall 12:30 p.m.; Picnic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. anf festivities at the W., Stillwater Gasthaus 1-3 p.m. Details: Small group tours Contact: 651-429-3900 will explore areas of the Historic Courthouse that or fecebook.com-Grant Heritage Days are typically closed off to the public, including the basement, attic, SCENIC WAGON RIDES dome and the 1870s jail When: 1-5 p.m. Saturdays that housed women and and Sundays; 10-11 a.m. juveniles. Also exhibits. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Reservations required. Wednesdays and Contact: 651-275-7075 or Thursdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 20 co.washington.mn.us/ Where: Pine Tree Apple hcevents Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood GRAPE STOMP Details: Wagon rides run FESTIVAL continuously. When: Saturday, Sept. 7 Contact: 651-429-7202 or and Sunday, Sept. 8 pinetreeappleorchard. Where: Saint Croix com Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater SCANDIA TACO DAZE Details: Family-friendly When: Saturday, Sept. 7 event with old-fashioned

Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. Details: Annual community festival includes tacos, parade, dodgeball tourney, beer garden, arts/crafts, car and tractor show. Contact: scandiamn.com/ tacodaze

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER When: Three weekend event in September; time varies Where: Various locations along St. Croix River from Hudson to Taylors Falls Details: Celebration of art and music; many activities and events against a backdrop of autumn foliage. Some events require tickets. Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL When: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 Where: State Capitol, St. Paul Details: Public is invited to celebrate Minnesota’s ratiﬁcation of the 19th Amendment. Activities for the entire family include food trucks, Civic Engagement Fair and Voter Registration, Commemorative Program and a history exhibit entitled “A Century of Civic Engagement: The League of Women Voters Minnesota.”

THE GARMS FAMILY CONCERT When: 6 p.m. Sunday,

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Sept. 8 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Sixth performance. Freewill offering; refreshments served. Contact: 651-226-4289

a 1.5 mile walk, games, bake sale, silent auction, shopping for pet supplies, $5 nail trim and $20 microchipping for cats and dogs, and a food truck. Rain or shine. Contact: northwoodshs. org/fundraising-events/ walk2019

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When and where: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi; and 7 p.m. Thuesday, Sept. 12 at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy 61 N. Details: Kick off the 2019-2020 program year and the Centennial Year of the League of Women Voters with a presentation and discussion on “Protesters, Prisoners and Political Persuaders: Women’s suffrage and 100 Years of LWV.” Contact: 612-618-2502

GROWING TEFFLA AT WALDOCH FARM When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 Where: Waldoch farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Fundraiser for educational opportunities in the Forest Lake Area. Contact: tefﬂa.org

STILLWATER LADIES NIGHT OUT When: 2-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 Where: 100 Main St., Stillwater Details: Downtown shops offer discounts, drink specials, food samples, fashion tips and decorating ideas, followed by drawing at 8:30 p.m. Contact: 651-342-1386 or mainstreetstillwateriba. com

OKTOBERFEST AT THE GASTHAUS When: 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, Noon-6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant, 8390 Lofton Ave. Stillwater Details: Festival tent, German food, beer and oompah music. Sundays are family days with face painting and live music. Over 21 only. Contact: 651-4397128 or gasthaus bavarianhunter.com

NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY’S 21ST ANNUAL WALK WITH THE ANIMALS When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Where: Lent Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave., Stacy Details: Activities include

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org

ONE LAST TRI When: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Offers two distances: 400 yard swim, 13.6 mile bike and 5k run; or 800 yard swim, 27.25 mile bike and 10k run. Aquabike option; no run. Contact: triﬁtnesswbl.com

ST. MARY’S FALL FESTIVAL

When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 Where: St. Mary’s Parish Life Center, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Celebrate fall with kids games and activities, inﬂatable obstacle course, Dino PRAIRIE BURN MUSIC playland, shopping, silent FESTIVAL and live auction, bingo, and more. Turkey dinner When: Noon- 10 p.m. served noon-2:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 14 $10/adults; $5/kids. Where: YMCA Camp St. Croix, 532 County Road F, Contact: stmarys-wbl.org Hudson, Wisconsin Details: Family-friendly ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ festival includes folk and CALENDAR GUIDELINES bluegrass music, food Anyone in the and drinks, games and community may send camp activities. us news of an upcoming Contact: 715-386-4380 or local event. The calendar ymcamn.org is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press TOWNSHIP DAY Publication’s coverage CELEBRATION area. Priority is given to When: 2-9 p.m. Saturday, free or affordable events Sept. 14 that are likely to appeal Where: Polar Lakes Park, to a broad audience. 1281 Hammond Road, Publication of events White Bear Township is subject to editorial Details: Free concerts, discretion. Due to space food, arts and crafts, limitations, there is kids’ activities, exhibits, no guarantee whether, ﬁreworks. when or for how long submissions will be Contact: ci-white-bearpublished. Submissions township.mn.us are subject to editing. Please include date, ANNUAL NORTH OAKS time, location, cost, brief CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL details, and contact GUILD II RUMMAGE information for each SALE event submission. When: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Submission deadline Saturday, Sept. 14 and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ 15 publication. Call 651-407Where: Shoreview Ice 1226 with questions. Arena, 877 Highway 96 Online: presspubs.com/ W, Shoreview calendar Details: Has generated Email: calendar@ more than $1 million for presspubs.com the Children’s Hospital Mail: Press Publications Association. Attn: Calendar Contact: 651-484-3792 or northoaksrummagesale. 4779 Bloom Ave. org White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a theft in progress at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 7. Officers spoke with the female suspect, who was charged with misdemeanor theft and was trespassed from the business. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer responded to a two vehicle property damage accident report in the area of Lakeview Drive/Glenview Drive Aug. 8. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. One driver was cited for failure to drive with due care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; speed greater than reasonable. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a possible strong odor of gas in the 6600 block of Blue Heron Drive Aug. 8. The odor was determined to be coming from garbage waiting to be picked up. â&#x20AC;˘ An unknown vehicle struck a mailbox in the 400 block of Aqua Lane Aug. 8. The mailbox was protected by heavy metal and undamaged. The vehicle was apparently driven from the scene and no report was made by the unknown driver. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles with no injuries in the 6700 block of 21st Avenue Aug. 8. A female driver was charged with multiple violations including driving after suspension, driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 9. The driver was issued citations for engaging in a phone/video call with a wireless device and an unregistered vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ An officer took a theft from vehicle report in the 6100 block of Oak Hollow Lane Aug. 9. An unknown person(s) stole a credit card and numerous gift cards out of an unlocked vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle personal injury accident in the 8200 block of Lake Drive Aug. 10. An adult male was transported via air care to a local hospital. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers responded to a report of a property damage accident hit and run in the 1400 block of Ash Street Aug. 10. Officers identified the suspect and mailed him a citation for failure to stop for an accident and driving without a license.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Officers were requested to check the welfare of a male seen in the ditch of I-35W near Lake Drive Aug. 6. Officers located several juveniles playing at a ball field close by that were believed to have been the ones seen by the caller.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Police responded to a suspicious male in the 8900 block of Duwayne Avenue in Lexington Aug. 18. A male was subsequently arrested for obstructing the legal process. â&#x20AC;˘ Officers were dispatched to a two-vehicle property damage accident in the 3800 block of Lovell Road Aug. 18. â&#x20AC;˘ Police stopped an adult male for a traffic violation in the area of Lake Drive and Pine Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 18. The adult male was given a verbal warning for a small amount of marijuana in a vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ Police responded to a delayed theft report in the 3800 block of Liberty Lane in Lexington Aug. 7. An unknown suspect broke into the pop vending machine and stole cash and merchandise. The estimated loss is about $100.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS 678 drivers cited for hands-free violations During the fi rst week of the hands-free law (Aug. 1-7), officers, deputies and troopers cited 678 drivers statewide for violating the law. The most citations were written in Hennepin County (286). There were 79 citations in Ramsey County, 24 in Washington County and 15 in Anoka County. Remember, it is now illegal to hold your phone in your hand while driving in Minnesota. It’s still illegal to type texts, video stream, access apps and the internet while driving. Learn more at HandsFreeMN.org

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BY THE NUMBERS Officers, deputies and troopers from more than 300 agencies will be working extra DWI enforcement shifts through Sept. 2. The Labor Day period Labor Day DWI Arrests is a working holiday for troopers, officers and (Friday- Tuesday) deputies who are finding drunk drivers behind Year DWIs the wheel. The holiday period is the third worst for drunk drivers based on DWI arrests per hour at 3.8 (Halloween is the worst at 4 per hour and the 2014 Fourth of July second worst at 3.9; St. Patrick’s Day ties for third at 3.8). Law enforcement officers 2015 consistently arrest more than 400 people for drunk driving during the long holiday weekend. The 2016 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides the overtime funds and the Minnesota 2017 Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety coordinates the extra enforcement and educa2018 tion effort. Crashes involving alcohol continue to change lives forever, contributing to 84 deaths in MinneTotal sota in 2018, the most since 2015. This should be a SOURCE: deterrent to driving impaired, but it wasn’t for the MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY nearly 27,000 drivers arrested for DWI in Minnesota last year. The 16,301 arrests so far this year is ahead of last year’s pace. DWI Consequences include loss of license for up to a year, thousands of dollars in costs and possible jail time. Repeat DWI offenders, as well as fi rst-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcohol-concentration level, must use ignition interlock in order to regain legal driving privileges or face at least one year without a driver’s license.

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Sheriff’s Office will receive additional funds to ﬁght drug trafficking The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive an additional $5,340 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy for participation in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program. The county board accepted the additional funds Aug. 20, which will bring the total grant amount to $122,840. The increased funding will be used to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to ensure the safety of drug task force officers who are exposed to hazardous materials in the field. The grant runs through the end of this year.

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Sheriff’s Office receives donation for K-9 unit The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received a $2,800 donation from Linda and Mike Givens to support the office’s K-9 unit. The board accepted the gift on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office Aug. 20. The WCSO has six patrol K-9s who serve the county. The Givens donated money to purchase bullet-resistant vests for those dogs without them. Since that donation, one of the Sheriff’s Office K-9s retired due to a medical condition. In June, the Sheriff’s Office began training Huck, its newest K-9 member. Huck will finish his training at the end of August and will begin working on the street with his partner, Deputy Brandon Yetter. The Givens donated another $2,800 to the Sheriff’s Office to buy Huck a bullet-resistant vest.

Hugo Fire presents demo at Keystone The Hugo Fire Department (HFD) held a live rescue demonstration from a third ﬂoor balcony at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields Aug. 17. The event, which was open to the public, showed HFD’s new aerial engine in action.

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children. “There is a certain amount of personal satisfaction and there is the family connection to the land, and the opportunity to work alongside our kids and grandkids. That is really the heart of the benefit of being a farmer,” he said. “It has been a great place to teach work ethics and other values that we feel are important as a family. Having that opportunity to work side by side, converse and dream about the future together, is the real blessing of farm life.” Oldest son Mike said growing up on the farm made the family a very tight-knit group. “Not only were we a family, but we all worked together on a daily basis, whether it was milking cows or harvesting in the fields. It was a relationship that extended beyond family. We all relied on each other for it to be successful,” he said. “It taught me a lot of good values about how to work together, how to get along, see the goal and be on the same team.” In addition to Fran’s sons Paul and Andrew, his other four children

have remained involved with agriculture in their own ways. Daughter Ann Tauzell and son Mike are both agriculture teachers at Forest Lake High School; daughter Katie Crowley is an agriculture teacher at the Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School in Vadnais Heights and son Mark is a fi fth grade teacher at Lino Lakes Elementary.

people have an opportunity to learn what we do here,” Fran said. The event will feature hayrides, milking demonstrations, face painting, photos with a calf and more. In addition to celebrating the Miron family farm, the event will also celebrate the Washington/Ramsey Farm Bureau’s 100th anniversary.

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The Miron family is known for hosting large events on the farm, something it does every five years or so. However, this will be the fi rst time it has held a breakfast event, and the fi rst time it has hired a catering company: Chris Cakes, out of Iowa, will serve pancakes and sausage. If the supplies of pancakes and sausage run out, don’t fret: there will also be ice cream and cheese curds. Historically, the farm has also offered school tours of the farm six to eight times each year. “We might have a grandparent bring a grandchild, and years later, those kids are bringing their kids to the farm. We hope there are memories created and that

Miron, who is currently Washington County’s Commissioner for District 1, has also served as president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, which has around 1,500 members. The Farm Bureau’s purpose is to promote agriculture and agricultural products by donating money and resources to philanthropic events. Members often host tours on their farms and have also donated books about agriculture to schools and libraries. “We help people understand what farmers do and the work that is involved in getting products from farm to table,” Miron explained. “Washington and Ramsey counties are positioned in a unique way,

being so close to the metro area. We are trying to help tell the agriculture story to a more urbanizing population. Of course, everyone consumes those products, so helping people know what goes into them so we don’t take that work and that process for granted is an important thing we try to do.” For more information about Breakfast on the Farm, search Breakfast on the Farm-hosted by Miron Family on Facebook. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@ presspubs.com.

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tural and residential parcel is about 133 acres and its 2019 total property value is listed at about $1 million. A 4-acre residential property next to it is listed as worth a total of about $313,000. Much of the land is wetland, said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. “There is 30 to 35 really good acres of buildable land there.” The agreements are contingent on passage of the district’s $326 million bond referendum in November, according to the district. The land would be used for a new K-5 school, budgeted at $43.2 million for land and the building. According to the bond referendum plans, Oneka Elementary will be converted from a grade 2-5 school into a K-5 school. Hugo Elementary would be converted from K-1 to an early childhood center. Kindergarten through fi fth grade enrollment at Hugo and Oneka elementary schools could nearly double within a decade, according to a recent enrollment projection study. The changes are part of a plan that would bring updates to every building in the district. Other big changes that

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are part of the plans include expanding North Campus to house all high school grades. Sunrise Park Middle School would be moved to South Campus. Sunrise would become an early childhood center, transition center and senior center, and would house district offices. The vacated District Center, where the district offices are

currently, would be an expansion for Central Middle School. Districtwide safety and security improvements, as well as flexible learning spaces, are also part of the plans. The plans were put forth by a 90-member facilities committee that met this winter. The district projects that more than 2,000 new students will move into the

district during the next 10 years due to housing growth. The growth will be 25% higher than current capacity. New homes in the northern part of the district and turnover of homes in the southern part of the district will both contribute to the growth.

School board, city councils launch annual meetings; bond first topic BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

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of the district's recent strategic planning, the early childhood expansions are needed just for the current fee-based program. Additional funding would be needed for a free preschool program; the district is not currently pursuing funding for that. It would be easier to implement such a program in the future with two early childhood sites, he noted. The biggest line item on the bond is the expansion of North Campus at about $179 million. Kazmierczak said the 90-member committee that came up with the plan looked at six different options before deciding that expanding North Campus to make one high school was the best option. The committee discussed a new high school in Hugo as well but wanted to put the high school together. “We are all Bears,” Kazmierczak noted. There are only four or five schools in the United States that have a split-campus high school configuration like White Bear Lake, where freshman and sophomores attend school miles away from juniors and seniors. The combined high school would be in the top 10 largest in the state, Kazmierczak said. The district is within the top 25 in the state; the population of the district is 60,000 to 70,000. The bond would be the biggest to pass in state history. “This is also the fi rst time any district has tried to tackle the issues we are trying to tackle.”

Local politicians voice support for bond City council members asked questions and discussed the bond. “Will it take care of the district's needs for the length of the bond?” asked Hugo City Councilwoman Becky Petryk. “I think so,” said Kazmierczak, noting he wouldn't see why there would be another bond during that time. “It sets us up well for the next 10 years.” “How does the levy factor into overall tax impact?” asked White Bear City Councilman Kevin Edberg. “We don't anticipate going to voters to increase that,” Kazmierczak said. The levy was renewed in 2017 for 10 years. It would likely go for renewal in eight years. There is a technology levy that would be up for renewal in 2022. White Bear City Councilman Dan Jones thought a new high school should have been built a long time

ago. “It's time,” he said. “Those of us that don't have children in school anymore have an obligation to pay it forward,” added Mayor Jo Emerson. “We want to pay it forward to the next generation,” noted school board member Marge Newmaster. “This is a good time right now to do this; interest rates are good.” Kazmierczak said construction costs continue to rise. The new elementary school in Hugo is projected to cost $43 million. The same size and quality of school in Hugo 15 years ago costs $25 million. “It will never cost less than what it will cost right now,” he noted. Vadnais Heights City Councilman Bob Morse expressed concerns about the tax impact on seniors on fixed incomes. The impact is expected to be $23/ month for a median-valued, $275,000 home. “I'm afraid it will impact seniors negatively,” he said. “Median home values are increasing, I want to have a balance.” “We haven't paid it in 30 years,” Jones said. Kazmierczak said that the district's “mortgage” would be spread out over a larger tax base as growth occurs. About 1,500 new homes are expected in the district. “Our mortgage payment, so to speak, is going to be spread over a larger tax base,” he said. The tax impact of the bond is expected to stay consistent until 2044, not rise or fall, according to district documents. Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt said he would like to see the new schools to attract more growth and value in the city. “The community revolves around schools,” he said. “Everything's value goes up.” If the bond doesn't pass this fall, the district will likely have overcrowded schools and larger class sizes, Kazmierczak said. According to a district study, enrollment could hit almost 11,000 students in 10 years if 75 percent of the agricultural land available in the district is developed. Current enrollment capacity is 8,700. “It takes five years to put in place (the updated, larger schools),” Kazmierczak said. “We need to be ahead of the curve.” Attendees discussed having annual or biannual meetings to discuss topics in common in the district or region. Mayor Emerson suggested talking about the Rush Line at a future meeting.

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Recycling pick up (south side) of Main Street at 7 a.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Recycling pick up (north side) of Main Street at 7 a.m City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www.presspubs. com (click on Public Notices).

HUGO CITY CALENDAR Sept. 3: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 12: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Sept. 3: City Council work session at 6 p.m. Sept. 5: EDAC meeting at 8 a.m. Sept. 9: Park Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11: Planning and Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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The Hugo City Council took the following action at its Aug. 19 meeting:

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its Aug. 14 meeting: â&#x20AC;˘ Heard from residents of Cottonwood Court about the noise issues from Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn and Turf, a landscaping business behind their street. Cottonwood Court resident Tammy Bednar had written a letter to council on Aug. 1 on behalf of her neighbors asking council to require the business to follow the conditions established as part of the original 2014 conditional use permit. The use of metal storage bins and loading equipment at all hours of the day have become a considerable burden to the 18 residents on the street, Bednar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disruption and noise make it really, really awful to live where we do,â&#x20AC;? she said. Bednarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter was subsequently signed by seven residents and is now on fi le with the city in the event of future litigation. City staff has been

directed to return to council with an action plan. â&#x20AC;˘ Adopted the Anoka County 2019 MultiJurisdiction All Hazards Mitigation Plan. The county recently received final approval from federal agencies for this plan and is requesting that all participating municipalities also adopt the plan. By adopting the plan, the city will be eligible for a number of federal emergency funding programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including FEMA disaster recovery funds. Adopting the plan will come at no cost to the city, but could be costly if not adopted, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. The full plan can be seen at www.anokacounty. us/1048/Emergency-Management. â&#x20AC;˘ Approved an agreement with AEGION-Corrpro for a cathodic protection corrosion control system for the water storage tank system at a cost of $800. Loretta Harding

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White Bear gridders aim to build on 2018 revival BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

A year ago this week, White Bear Lake football snapped a two-year losing streak, rallying to beat Centennial 28-27 in the 2018 opener. With that win, snapping a 0-16 skid, the Bears launched a return to respectability, posting a 4-1 start before finishing 4-5 as a couple close games went the other way down the stretch. The 2018 team got the program back on its feet and the 2019 squad hopes to keep it upright, beginning Thursday evening with the opener against Anoka at home, 7 p.m. The Bears return seven starters on defense and three on offense with vacancies fi lled by players moving up from a 6-2 junior varsity.

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White Bear Lake coach Ryan Bartlett worked with his offensive unit in the Bears’ midnight practice to open the campaign on Aug. 12.

“Team strengths are speed and athleticism. Main concerns are depth and injuries,” assessed coach Ryan Bartlett, not one for making predictions. He’s especially wary of depth on the lines.

In Saturday’s scrimmages, he noted, “The kids are getting to their spots quickly. They were flying around on defense and they tackled well.” Holdovers from the 2018 defense (which allowed 27

points per game) are the leading tacklers, Brad Snook, Grant Napgezek and Mitchell Landsberger, and the top pass defenders, Anders Fischer and Spencer Oxton. Competing for the quarterback slot are senior

Will Menier and junior Branden Berwald, who helmed the junior varsity and sophomore offenses, respectively, last season. Carrying the ball will be Brice Peters (returning starter), Cam Zaleski, and Jeff Odamtten. “Our backfield is fast. We had some explosive wide receivers last year, but will probably run more this year,” the coach said. Anchoring the offensive line is senior William LeMire, a returning starter, who, at 280 pounds, is agile enough to be the lacrosse team’s goalie the past two seasons. Bartlett thinks he’s probably as good as any lineman in the conference. Detailed previews and schedules for all sports will appear in the Sept. 4 paper.

Cougars big-play aerial combo, derailed by injury in 2018, is back BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

A year ago, Connor Zulk was powering the Centennial offense with both his arm and legs until his season ended abruptly, and painfully. It was especially fun when Zulk, a junior, hooked up with deepthreat wide receiver Carter Anderson, also a junior. Zulk passed for 648 yards and seven touchdowns, six of them to Anderson, and ran for 384 yards and six scores, leading the Cougars to a 3-2 record — before suffering a broken collarbone early in the sixth game, a loss to Blaine. The Cougars would

finish the season 3-6. “When Connor went down, it hurt us. It was a big loss,” acknowledged coach Mike Diggins. “That is no disrespect to the other guys we used, because I, as coach, had not spent enough time preparing them as backups, and they were good athletes.” Zulk and Anderson are both back in pads for their senior year, which starts Thursday evening when the Cougars take the field at Edina, kickoff 7 p.m. Anderson caught just 12 passes last year, but scored on seven of them and averaged 34 yards per catch. Anderson is also a 40-plus yard punter, and Zulk is also a placekicker.

Anderson got through football unscathed but missed the last half of the season with a back ailment after averaging 16 points through 13 games. Zulk, also a basketball player, missed the whole season. So the two of them are elated to be back with their teammates and vice versa. The Cougars have other weapons, but, no question, the physicallyimposing Zulk-toAnderson combo will be on the minds of all opposing defensive coordinators. “Connor is six-three, 200 pounds, and Carter is six-four, 205 pounds, and both are Division I prospects,” said Diggins, who, as a precaution,

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Connor Zulk is formidable both running and throwing for the Cougars.

held Zulk out of Saturday’s scrimmages. Also getting the ball a lot will be fullback Noah Larson, who showed breakaway ability last year out of the back field

and on kick returns. The 5-8 senior added 20 pounds in the weight room, and tips the scales at 190 bruising pounds. “Noah will be our ‘super’ back,” said Diggins, “and he’ll be good. Our receiving corps is the best we’ve ever had, with a number of juniors in the mix.”

Meanwhile, the “jury is out” on the lines, which are smallish by Class 6A standards with little varsity experience. “But they are all seniors and they have worked very hard in the weight room,” the coach said. “They had an average gain of 65 pounds on the squat.”

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After Gavin Rogers (9) scored on a breakaway early in the second half, Rogers, Garrett Thom and Joe Wallek (with ball) celebrated as they sprinted toward midfield to place the ball. The Bears tied Hill-Murray 2-2.

White Bear Lake generated two second-half goals to salvage a 2-2 tie against Hill-Murray in its boys soccer home opener on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Bears, who were humbled at North St. Paul 7-0 on Thursday evening, fell behind Hill-Murray 2-0 in the fi rst half. Gavin Rogers got the Bears on the board for the fi rst time, early in the second half, scoring on a breakaway with one defender on him. Thomas Coyan then knotted the score with 20 minutes left. Neither team had a serious scoring threat in the remainder of regulation and the 10-minute overtime, until the last few seconds, when the Bears chased down a loose ball, drew the goalie out, and had an open net for a shot. Rogers drilled it down the middle but just over the bar. Bruce Strand

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Washington County Library hosted a Family Concert Aug. 9 featuring The Roe Family Singers at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The program was funded with money from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Great River Energy dedicates 552 hours Great River Energy (GRE) employees dedicated 552 hours of volunteer time July 22-26 to help build a Habitat for Humanity home located at 14933 Generation Ave. N., Hugo. “We had 71 volunteers participating in the build over the week,” said Dave Kempf, manager, transmission planning engineering. “This is a great support of our local, cooperative community and the family moving into the home will likely interact with Connexus Energy members.” Volunteers screwed in drywall, weed whipped, painted and installed insulation in the townhome. The multiyear townhome development, known as Generation Acres, began in 2015 and will eventually result in 33 new units that will be purchased by local families who partner with Habitat. Employees from the power supply, legal and corporate and member services divisions joined the transmission division in the weeklong build. GRE is committed to supporting the communities it serves through education, sponsorships, contributions, economic development and activities such as the Habitat for Humanity project.

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1. Brooklyn, 1, of Hugo, dances to The Bazillions at Blue Heron Days in Lino Lakes Aug. 17. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 2. Nancy Riepe (left), Master Sgt. (Retired) Warren Anthony and Barb Connolly packed up nearly 200 individual care packages that were donated by Camp Croix campers. The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network celebrated Remember Everyone Deployed (RED) Friday Aug. 16 by sending the care packages to the Security Forces Squadron of the Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Air Wing. — Submitted

3. Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon co-chair Chuck Haas (center) pictured with Master Sgt. Rich Krivanek, Lt. Col. Tom Gillen, Chief Master Sgt. Rick Schumacher and Col. Jamie Lindman at the community Golf Scramble. —Submitted 4. Scott and Cathy Arcand, owners of Oneka Ridge Golf Course, welcomed back the Hugo Lions Club for its annual Community Golf Scramble to support the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Sunday, Aug. 11. — Submitted 5. North Memorial Paramedic Noella tries out The Espresso Base trailer parked outside of the Blacksmith Lounge Friday, Aug. 23. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications

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