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Another restaurant option may come to town

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

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Shop with a Cop

HUGO — For many years, residents of Hugo have been asking for more restaurant options right in town. That may just happen, as the city is trying to come to an agreement with the owners of Cozzie’s Tavern & Grill in Stillwater.

Chris and Jennifer Cosgrove attended the Hugo Economic Development Authority’s Aug. 22 meeting to present a preliminary business plan proposal. The second location, called Cozzie’s Lakeside Grill, is proposed for city-owned property on Forest Boulevard/ Highway 61, on Egg Lake right across from City Hall.

“A day hasn’t gone by in my six years as mayor where someone hasn’t asked about more restaurant options in the city,” said Mayor Tom Weidt. “I’m very excited that a business from outside the community is interested in Hugo.

Hopefully they will fi nd it worthwhile, and we can come to the right agreement for them to come to Hugo.”

Weidt added he has checked out the restaurant in Stillwater and noted “they have really good food.”

Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and students check through bins at the Forest Lake Walmart for items they can check off their back to school supply lists during a “Shop with a Cop” event Tuesday, Aug. 14. See more photos on page 24.

SEE COZZIE’S, PAGE 14

Male chest lump nothing to be ‘nonchalant’ about

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

For two years, Hugo resident Kirk Possehl wondered about a lump in his chest.

“I found a lump in my chest and went to the doctor and the doctor left it in me for two years,” Possehl remembered. “They didn’t think of cancer. If I was a woman, I would have been in for a mammogram the next day.”

Possehl brought up the lump topic four or five times to his doctor for two years before she finally asked if he wanted it taken out. Sure, he said.

The surgery felt very “nonchalant,” as he remembers.

He was surprised when the surgeon called him with bad news — he had breast cancer. He switched doctors.

Possehl went through a mastectomy and radiation therapy and was found free of cancer about two years ago.

The treatment is exactly the same as for breast cancer in women, said Dr. Puneet Cheema, an oncologist who saw Possehl at HealthEast Cancer Care at St. John’s in Maplewood. But it is much less common. He has seen fewer than 10 male breast cancer patients over his 16-year career as an oncologist.

Only about 1 in 1,000 men get breast cancer and only 1 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses are in men, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. A family history of male breast cancer can put someone at higher risk, specifically a BRCA2 gene mutation, Cheema said.

This March, Possehl was shocked again when he found another lump.

SEE MALE BREAST CANCER, PAGE 8

Hugo resident Kirk Possehl has become an awareness advocate for male breast cancer after fighting the disease twice.

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First playground in Hugo becomes newest playground

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — The very fi rst playground in Hugo was installed 20 years ago in Lions Park.

That structure has now been removed, and by the end of September or the fi rst week in October, residents will have a much safer playground to play on with a lot more features.

“We do regular inspections of the playground and we had noticed that it was aging quite rapidly over the past couple of years,” said Parks Planner Shayla Denaway. “This spring there was a slide that we had to remove because it was cracked and some other pieces that needed to be replaced. We realized that there were quite a (number) of improvements that needed to be made.”

The new playground is just one of many pieces included in the Master Plan for Lions Park. Mayor Tom Weidt explained the cost for the improvements to Lions Park amounted to a lot more than the Parks Commission and City Council expected, so the city had to put the project on the back burner until it could find funding.

“Due to the delay in doing Lions Park, the playground equipment that was there became worn out and in disrepair, and was really not safe,” Weidt explained. “It is such a heavily used park with all the activities that go on there ... it just couldn’t wait any longer.

“We decided to fix it now, and made sure the equipment we put in can be reused, moved and put into the place we intend it to be permanently when Lions Park is redone.”

On May 21, the council approved $100,000 in funds for new play equipment at Lions Park. On June 20, residents were invited to attend a Parks Commission meeting where they heard about four different proposals for the playground. Denaway explained that the clear favorite was the proposal from St. Croix Recreation, the company who installed the original playground two decades ago.

“Because Lions Park is a community park versus your typical neighborhood park, we know that people are driving to it, it serves a wider audience, and we did want to go with a slightly bigger structure,” Denaway explained.

“We saw that the playground in Lions Park was really popular with the 2-5 age group, so we wanted to make sure we still had components that

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Above: A rendering of what the new playground in Hugo Lions Park will look like. The city council approved $100,000 in funds for the new playground in May. Right: The playground at Lions Park was the first playground to be installed in Hugo 20 years ago.

Parks Planner Shayla Denaway explained the structure has been aging quite rapidly over the past few years, and pieces have already needed to be removed.

were geared toward that age group instead of just features that are for older kids, so there is a pretty big structure for that age group.”

There also will be a structure that is geared toward the 5-12 age group that has fun nets, tall slides and a lot of climbing elements. Other cool features will include a sail sunshade and a “Konnection” swing, which allows a parent and child to swing together.

“I am excited that it will be safe, that is the most important thing. It is going to give a lot more options, be more user friendly for handicapped children and it will also have many more features than the old one. It’s a modern upgrade to what has been there for a couple of decades,” Weidt said.

“I think people that have been turned off by the condition of the old one will come

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back and try it again,” he noted. “We have actually gotten quite a few comments from people who are sad to see it go because they remember using it when they were little kids.

Clearly, it was a favorite of a

lot of people.”

The old playground was removed Aug. 16-17, concrete work was done last week and playground equipment installation will begin this week.

The city will also hold a

special grand opening ceremony, date and time to be determined.

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

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Tour de Hugo registration open

The Tour de Hugo will be Saturday, Sept. 22.

The community bike ride for all ages and biking abilities will depart from Lions Park in Hugo (5524 Upper 146th St.) A free 6-mile family bike ride starts at 8:30 a.m. There are also 20, 35, 50, and metric century routes. Registration for the extended routes is $40 until Sept. 1, after which it is $50. Day-of registration will start at 6:30 a.m.

Stop for tasty refreshments and water at rest stops throughout the routes! All routes are well marked with full support if an emergency or flat tire occurs. If you are riding any of the extended mile rides, you will have the opportunity to stop and enjoy delicious cake with friendly volunteers at the infamous Cake Break. Those registered by Sept. 1 will receive a Tour de Hugo T-shirt and the fi rst 300 riders will receive a bike bag full of sponsor goodies. Plus, all paid riders will receive a commemorative Tour de Hugo bandana and lunch.

All proceeds from the Tour de Hugo go to support the enhancement of Hugo parks and trails. Visit tourdehugo.com for more information or call 651762-6300.

Photo contest open

Those 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 20192020 parks pass.

The photo contest from last year highlighted Big Marine Park Reserve and its 10-year anniversary. A photo submitted by Denny Lehman won the contest.

This year, Washington County will highlight Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Point Douglas Park and Point Douglas Regional Trail, which was completed in August.

Submit your photos from Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Point Douglas Park or Point Douglas Regional Trail to Sara Armstrong, parks coordinator, at sara.armstrong@co.washington. mn.us. Share them as well on social media using #washco2019parkpass. Photos will be accepted for consideration until Oct. 15.

Courthouse Christmas vendor deadline extended

Washington County invites vendors to apply for the 26th annual Christmas at the Historic

Courthouse Nov. 16-18. The deadline for those applications has been extended to Sept. 10.

This event is a fundraiser for the Historic Courthouse restoration fund and kicks off Stillwater’s “Hometown for the Holidays” Christmas festivities in downtown Stillwater.

The courthouse will be decorated in holiday spirit and offer two unique experiences to participating guests. Friday night is the gala, which is a special evening of shopping, light hors d’oeuvres, desserts, live music, door prizes and local beer/wine and cider sampling. The courthouse opens up to the public for free entry Saturday and Sunday and hosts a Holiday Bake Shop selling light lunch fare, beverages and baked goods. A visit from Santa, live entertainment, and jail and exhibit tours are also offered.

This is a juried event; approximately 30 vendors are accepted each year. Unique, handcrafted and local items at a variety of price points are especially welcome. To be eligible, submit the vendor application found at www.co.washington. mn.us/hcevents, check and a sample of the product for review by Sept. 10.

White Bear schools radon test results come back clean WHITE BEAR LAKE — Good test results from last school year's radon testing were received by the district this month.

“All of our results came in well below any corrective action levels,” said Health and Safety Coordinator Dan Roeser at a school board meeting Aug. 13. The results were similar to those received during the 2012-2013 school year.

White Bear Lake Area Schools places radon detectors in all classrooms every five years, Roeser said. This year's testing lasted from Nov. 2017 to April 2018. The district follows placement recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Not all school districts follow state recommendations regarding school radon testing, Roeser noted.

An investigative piece by KARE 11 this spring revealed several metro districts, including North St. Paul and Stillwater, have not tested for radon in every ground level room within the last five years, as recommended by the state.

“We want to be proactive,” Roeser said. It cost about $25,000 to test all the schools. White Bear schools will be tested again in 2023.

In other action, the school board: • Approved a partnership with MacPhail Center for Music for 201819 at Birch Lake Elementary. The partnership includes the following: Group piano lessons during the school day for students in second through fi fth grade; violin lessons for students in second through fourth grade, a specialized music

program provided weekly to kindergarteners and first-graders, and a weekly session for a special cluster program. MacPhail Center for Music pays rent to the district to use space at Birch Lake Elementary during the evening. The net cost to the district is $32,900 and was included in the 2018-19 budget.

• Approved a partnership with White Bear Center for the Arts for 201819. Students in grades K-5 will experience a total of six art lessons from White Bear Center for the Arts artists. These include three watercolor lessons, two drawing lessons, and a fabric-based art lesson that draws from the many rich cultural traditions within the community. The cost is $85,200.

• Approved staff cabinet contracts for 2018-19. The positions include

the assistant superintendent for fi nance and operations, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, director of community services and recreation, director of communications and community relations and director of technology and innovation.

• Approved policy 730, dealing with the use of electronic signatures.

The new policy will allow school district representatives to send and accept electronic signatures to conduct official business to the extent permitted by law and outlines the extent to which the school district will send, accept and rely on electronic signatures.

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Save back-to-school receipts to receive tax benefits

Minnesota has both a credit and a subtraction for education expenses, reports Rep. Randy Jessup. Both programs reduce the tax parents pay and could provide a larger refund when fi ling state income tax returns for 2018. Qualifications apply and expenses must be for children attending kindergarten through 12th grade at a public, private, or homeschool.

School supplies which qualify for the credit or subtraction include writing utensils, textbooks, musical instrument rentals, tutoring and computer hardware/educational software. Common items that do not qualify for the subtraction or credit include school lunches, uniforms and backpacks. Parents are encouraged to check the Department of Revenue website (http://www.revenue.state. mn.us) to determine which expenses qualify.

While the education subtraction is not subject to income limits, the credit is limited to households with incomes less than $37,500 for families with one to two children, $39,500 for families with three children, and adding $2,000 per child for families with four or more children. The Department of Revenue indicates that last year more than 37,500 families took advantage of the education credit, saving an average of $241. More than 186,000 families took advantage of the education subtraction.

CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm at Hugo City Hall to consider the request of Scott Kersten., located at 16332 Harrow Ave. N., Hugo, MN, 55038, for a conditional use permit (CUP) at the property located at 5725 148th Street North. The CUP request is to allow an auto an expansion of a non-conforming use for an auto body shop. The applicant currently owned the building and operates a whole sale auto body business. The request is to allow a retail auto body shop. The property is generally located on the east side of Forest Boulevard (Highway 61) and south of 148th Street, and is legally described as the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 20, T31, R21 (full legal available at City Hall).

Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time.

Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Published one time in The Citizen on August 30, 2018.

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chool classrooms have been scrubbed down, walls painted, and floors waxed. The coming of the new school year also brings big changes in traffic patterns, delays and slow moving buses. That fi rst day of school you might as well schedule a late start at work, make your special someone a nice breakfast, get an extra cup of coffee, and take your time.

Camping out Our kids have been begging to go camping for a few years. We did it a couple of times when they were little with friends who are more experienced and had the appropriate equipment, but we haven’t done any camping in recent years, and don’t Publisher’s own a tent or other camping supplies. So when we were looking (last minute) for something to fill an extra View day following our company retreat in Carter Johnson Grand Rapids, we decided to spend a night at Itasca State Park.

Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest park. It boasts more than 32,000 acres, more than 100 lakes, 6 miles of paved biking trails, 10 miles of paved multi-use roads, 50 miles of hiking trails, and of course, the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. We were able to book two rooms at the Douglas Lodge four-plex. The cabin built in the early 1900s was authentic and charming; each room was equipped with a double bed, a bathroom with a tub, screen porch, fireplace and fire pit with a picnic table and chairs. We arrived Friday evening having purchased all of our supplies at three local stores on the way in. We picked up homemade wild rice and cheddar brats, hot dogs, and other groceries at the meat market in La Porte, and some final supplies at the Lake George Store. Though there is a full service restaurant on site at the park, our son, in particular, was insistent that we cook our dinner over an open flame. Our kids had a tough time starting the campfire, but the meal was ultimately a success. The next day we explored the park, walked across the headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi, climbed the fire tower and hiked trails that explained the different types of forest. Staying in the cabin was sort of like a camping experience, but not quite. It was good for our family to get outdoors together, and we learned we didn’t need a bunch of equipment to build memories.

Passport renewal Last spring when dad sent us a memo indicating he would be taking us fishing in Canada in June, I began to write down notes in my phone of items to bring.

This included passports, clothing, LED flashlight, waterproof matches, tackle and bug spray. I immediately reviewed my son’s passport to make sure he was set to travel. A day before the trip I laid out our bags, fishing rods and tackle and pulled out the passports. I nearly fainted when I saw mine was expired. How was I going to tell my family I couldn’t go? I called the local DMV and learned that there is an emergency contact number. I dialed the number and they scheduled an appointment for me at the United States Federal Office Building in downtown Minneapolis. The representative was helpful and was specific in items to bring cash in the exact amount for the expedited fee, proper photos, my expired passport and a few other items. I rushed to White Bear Lake City Hall where they have passport services and had an updated photo taken.

When I arrived at the Minneapolis location, I was told there was no guarantee that I would get a passport that day, but that they would do their best. Luckily by 2 p.m. I had my passport.

Many thanks go out to the local passport service for providing me with quick photos and proper instructions to get a rushed passport. What an asset right here in our community. The crew in Minneapolis provided quick, friendly service. Still, it’s not fun to go through that kind of stress right before a trip.

If you are planning a trip out of the country, check your passport. Passports typically take 4-6 weeks to process. If you are in need of assistance, call 1-877-4872778 or visit travel.state.gov.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Making good choices is a constant effort

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he food deck is stacked against us. I don’t like to present a dismal, dark and foreboding picture, but unless you are proactive, intentional and well versed in good food choices, the nutritional quality of the food that we consume is not great. These feelings are with me because of a trip I recently took when my efforts to eat well were especially challenged.

Often in summer, schedules are difand we are Movers and ferent, out of our normal eating patterns Shakers and habits, which Megan Baumler presents unique nutritional scenarios.

If we stay on track by planning ahead though, and making intentional decisions about what we are eating, it is possible to stay steady with nutritious foods.

I’d like to share a couple stories from a recent trip: what I think I did well on, and what I could have done better with and some suggestions should you find yourself in need.

For part of our trip, we stayed in a house with my extended family. It was a blast, and we had some lovely meals that we prepared and ate together. Given all the people there though, there was a lot of food and beverages to choose from, or to be chosen by. One night the consensus was to order pizza- albeit really good pizza, I honestly did not want pizza (especially after lunch out at a brew pub). I volunteered to be in charge of

and vegetables for lunch. My protein bars and nuts filled in for snack needs. When we made it back home from our trip, I was happier than I can ever recall to be reunited with my kitchen and have more control over my food choices.

Sometimes though, food appears in my house that I did not bring home or choose and is extremely tempting. A good approach is to have a plan for when this occurs, rather than passively letting yourself be taken over by aromas and temptation that will be regretted later.

Tonight, we walked in the door after an evening bike ride. While we were gone, my husband had come home and made a frozen pizza. It smelled good, and it looked good. I wasn’t even hungry, but I ate three pieces. I wouldn’t describe the feeling I have as regret, but more of “that wasn’t worth it, I didn’t need that and that was not an intentional choice.” Not to be misunderstood — I purchase frozen pizzas sometimes, and I don’t think there is anything wrong with choosing frozen pizzas on occasion for dinner. The point is that it was a passive move on my part to let temptation take over when I didn’t even really want the pizza. It was the end of the day, my guard was down, the salty tangy scent of the familiar comfort food appealed to some reward center in my brain, and it just happened. I’d like to be in more control than that.

Megan Baumler, PhD, RD, is a dietitian and professor at Mount Mary University and lives in White Bear Lake.

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a salad to go with the pizza — and a whopper of a salad I made, although it took some time and required a trip to the store and the nearby farmers market. I intentionally included protein sources for salad toppings, such as tuna and garbanzo beans, so that it could serve as the main meal for those that didn’t want pizza. I was really happy that I made that salad happen; I didn’t have the pizza that night. There was so much salad that when we packed up our car the next day to drive across several states to get to our next destination, I packed up some of the salad and ate it for lunch on the road. Being on vacation is never a reason to forgo efforts towards healthful living, although it can become more challenging. I think of healthful living as being kind to yourself — why be less kind to yourself on vacation?

Another night on this trip, we found ourselves in a very nice hotel that did not have a microwave in the room. The lack of a microwave meant I couldn’t have my oatmeal in the morning (I travel with oats), unless I purchased it elsewhere. We had to purchase meals, morning, noon and night for the several days that we were in this hotel (on top of eating out many meals on the way to our destination, and on the way home). We did have some nice meals out, but I ended up going to a grocery store and choosing some foods to have in the minifridge at the hotel that could tide us over so that we only had to eat out one meal a day.

This worked out well, and I wished I had thought of it the first day. Yogurts for breakfast, and sushi, fruit

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Your legal rights: Student loan assistance scams

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tudent loan debt has reached historic levels in the United States. Over 40 million Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loans. Student loan assistance scams take advantage of this growing debt by promising help that is “too good to be true.�

How the scheme works Some companies have websites with promises to reduce, forgive or eliminate student loan debt. Don’t be fooled. The U.S. Department of Education offers loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge in certain limited situations, but borrowers cannot qualify merely by making a few payments.

Some companies try to hide that they charge thousands of dollars for something borrowers can do for free: submit applications to the U.S. Department of Education for loan consolidation, forgiveness or alternative repayment plans. They often falsely claim to have “inside information� or special relationships with the U.S. Department of Education to dupe borrowers into paying them.

Programs are offered for free through the government The U.S. Department of Education allows federal student loan borrowers to consolidate (i.e., combine) multiple federal loans into one loan, resulting in a single monthly payment. Most types of federal student loans can be consolidated.

Borrowers can also apply for an income-based repayment plan, which sets monthly student payments at an Movers and loan amount based on inShakers come and family size.

Borrowers who work Lori Swanson for the government, nonproďŹ t organizations or public interest employers may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives their remaining student loan debt after 120 monthly payments are made under an income-based repayment plan. For more information about how you can submit an application for free, visit www. studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/.

“Over 40 million Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loans.

Student loan assistance scams take advantage of this growing debt by promising help that is ‘too good to be true.’�

Tips to avoid student loan assistance scams To spot scams, watch for these red ags: s 0ROMISES OF IMMEDIATE LOAN forgiveness or cancellation. s (IGH UPFRONT FEES s 2EQUESTS FOR A STUDENT S &EDERAL Student Aid PIN. (The U.S. Department of Education advises borrowers against giving their PIN to others.)

The Debt Settlement Services Act Minnesota’s Debt Settlement Services Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 332B) requires companies to register with the Minnesota Department of Commerce before providing student loan debt relief services to Minnesota residents. These companies may not charge fees before they do the work.

If you have questions about a student loan assistance company, or to see if a company is authorized to provide debt relief services,

contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce at: Minnesota Department of Commerce, 85 East Seventh Place, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101. Call 651539-1500 or 800-657-3602 or go to www. mn.gov/commerce.

If you have been contacted by a student loan assistance scammer, you may report the matter to the Minnesota Attorney General’s OfďŹ ce as follows: OfďŹ ce of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1400 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 296-3353 (Twin Cities Calling Area) (800) 657-3787 (Outside the Twin Cities) TTY: (651) 297-7206 or (800) 366-4812 www.ag.state.mn.us Lori Swanson is Minnesota’s attorney general.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR There is so much going on, important topics can get lost — so, I’ve attempted a summary. These items will affect virtually everyone sooner or later.

Regarding taxes, businesses owners, essentially the 1 percent, are elated! They get a permanent tax cut of about 40 percent (from 35 to 21 percent).

Nonbusiness owners, essentially the rest of us, get a temporary (until 2025) tax cut of about 4 percent (e.g. $90,000 income tax bracket goes from 25 to 24 percent). The rich get way richer, while the rest of us muddle on and our measly cut is temporary!

What happens when a huge revenue stream is eliminated? You get total fiscal irresponsibility, done on purpose perhaps to weaken government.

And how can you weaken government more so the rich can drain more public resources? Eliminate as many regulations as possible. Give public land to wealthy corporations who can then take more profits and ravage the land with fences and pollution (e.g. open 15 public wilderness areas to oil drilling and mining). While corporations grab the former government revenue streams, the economy will likely boom for several or more years.

But the country is likely living beyond its means.

Watch out for a crash, which may be accelerated by ridiculous tariffs. Harley Davidson motorcycles is moving its manufacturing out of the country because of tariffs. And because of a self-imposed tariff war, the administration wants taxpayers to give $12 billion compensation to farmers. Foreign countries will not stand idly by.

This administration calls our enemies our friends and makes our friends look like enemies.

Our friends will never again trust us. This

POLITICAL BRIEF The following candidates have filed for the November general election: • Dan Starry and Paul Hoppe for Washington County Sheriff. • Pete Orput (unopposed) for Washington County Attorney. • Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt (running unopposed). • Chuck Haas and Becky Petryk for the Hugo City Council. • Centerville Mayor Jeff Paar (running unopposed.) • Michelle Lakso, D. Love and Gregory Nohner for two seats on the Centerville City Council.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Morgan Lee Locke Morgan Lee Locke was born July 29, 2018, at Fairview Medical Center to parents Alex and Bridget Locke of Lindstrom. She weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces. Proud grandparents include Ken and Becky Locke of Hugo.

administration has reneged on the country’s agreement on climate change and the agreement with Iran. Our country violates human rights by “permanently� separating thousands of children from their parents.

The Republican Congress could do something to stop the insanity, but it doesn’t. And now we have Michael Cohen pleading guilty to violation of campaign finance laws, and Paul Manafort found guilty of tax fraud, bank fraud and failing to disclose foreign bank accounts. I guess it’s true, the election was rigged.

Wayne LeBlanc Centerville

Prejudice in Hugo

I know the election of Donald Trump has enabled intolerance to come out of hiding, but I never thought I’d see such awfulness in Minnesota. In the last two editions of The Citizen, there have been two “dog whistle� prejudiced columns.

The fi rst—I can hardly believe—is from an elected official: Minnesota state Sen. Roger Chamberlain says, ““More people have been moving out of Minnesota than have been moving in. If not for immigration, Minnesota would be losing population.�

Before Sen. Chamberlain tries to defend himself by saying white people moving between states count as immigrants: no, they do not. “Immigration� is a federal matter. Moving between U.S. states is not immigration.

Thus, Sen. Chamberlain obviously does not want to count non-white people entering our

communities as our neighbors. Are they not human beings, Senator? Is there some reason you don’t want to count them as residents? America was founded by immigrants. No one reading this has ancestors that do not come from another continent (unless you’re a Native American).

This racism has no place in Hugo, nor in the state government. I call on Sen. Chamberlain to publicly apologize for his racist comment and commit to represent non-white races in his district.

Second: in Julie Frantz’s column of 8/16, she advises that, “In America, people who can’t look others in the eye are perceived as dishonest and/or lack self-confidence.�

Ms. Frantz expects people from non-Western cultures (where power distance is measured differently) to behave as if they are Western. In many of those cultures, it is considered rude—even a direct challenge to authority—to look a superior in the eye. Nor has she apparently heard about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Persons with ASD are usually averse to direct eye contact and are also fidgety, but they can be extremely intelligent.

Instead, why doesn’t Ms. Frantz encourage applicants to emphasize the value their skills bring to a position?

History proves that diversity equals freedom. The more monolithic a society becomes, the less it is free.

Washington County is better than this. We welcome all neighbors.

Adam Best Hugo

CHURCH BRIEFS Hugo Block Party

The community is invited to a Block Party from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo. Join Pastor Brian Norsman, Jenny Sung and others at the family-friendly event featuring live music, food trucks, farmers market, kids’ games and more. The party is sponsored by The Depot Church, a community of St. Andrew’s. (The Block Party at St. Andrew’s will be held from 4-7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 21.)

Worship at The Depot Church

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 16, evening worship services will be held at 5:15 p.m. at Oneka Elementary School, located at 4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo. The Depot Church is a community of St. Andrew’s dedicated to gathering and building Christian community in the Hugo area.

Masses:

Mon. -Fri. 8:00 am, Wed. 6:30 pm, Fri. 6:45 am First Sat. 8:00 am, Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:00 am & 7:30 pm

Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 – 4:30 pm

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN

651-429-5337

www.churchofstpiusx.org

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS experiences. Learn second-level skills such PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m., Aug. 30, Sept. 6 & 20, and the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre - located 1 1/2 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Rd 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works Bldg.

Details: Hugo seniors meet to play “500.” Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Bring a friend.

Contact: Barb @ 651429-0883 or barbconnolly 1958@yahoo.com

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Adults 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for a presentation on spiders, and a walk on the trails at Wargo. Free and no registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 5-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Small class sizes and easy instruction. No experience necessary. Ages 16+.

Registration required; $20/person.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

KAYAKING— THE NEXT LEVEL

When: 3-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Class designed for kayakers with previous paddling

as wet exits and entries, draw and sweep strokes, bracing and more. Registration required; $25/ person.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

NATURE PLAY

When: 10-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 6 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children 2-5 with an adult will go outside to play games and look for signs of fall. $3/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

NORDIC WALKING

When: 9-10:15 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St. , Lino Lakes Details: Increase your heart rate, burn more calories, strengthen your upper body and create resistance to build better bond density.

Registration required; $10/person.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 and the third Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre — Located 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Co. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works bldg.

Details: Meeting to discuss upcoming events. Refreshemnts will be served and games will be played.

Contact: Barb @ 651429-0883 or barbconnolly 1958@yahoo.com

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 19 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Access areas by canoe and kayak that other birder’s can’t to see waterfowl, shorebirds and upland bird species.

Equipment provided. $10/person; registration required. All ages.

Contact: 63-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

TOUR DE HUGO

When: Rides begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Where: Lions Park, 5524 Upper 146th St., When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Hugo Thursday, Sept. 13 Details: Choice of bike Where: Waldoch rides includes various Farm, 8174 Lake Dr., scenic routes and 6, Lino Lakes 20, 35, 50 or 62.2-mile Details: Annual distances throughout the event to support The Hugo area. Kids party.

Education Foundation Contact: tourdehugo. of the Forest Lake Area includes music, wine and com beer tasting and local foods.

PUMPKIN PATCH Contact: teffla.org AND CORN MAZE When: Open daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept.22-Oct. INTRODUCTION 31 TO KAYAKING Where: Waldoch When: 1-3 p.m. MonFarm, 8174 Lake Drive, day, Sept. 17 Where: Wargo Nature Lino Lakes Details: Corn maze, Center, 7701 Main St., farm dig sand box, Lino Lakes pedal carts, spiderweb, Details: Learn the mini maze, corn box, basics of kayaking boat barnyard and more. safety, basic strokes, Complimentary hayrides bracing and which boat to pumpkin patch on is best. Ages 16+. $25; weekends.

Contact: 651-780-1207 or waldochfarm.com

GROWING TEFFLA AT WALDOCH FARM

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Ruck March for Suicide Prevention WHEN: 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 WHERE: VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake

DETAILS: 12-mile march around White Bear Lake with the Army

day, Sept. 28 Where: Hanifl Fields A thletic Park, 7032 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Join the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Hugo Fire Department for a free showing of the movie “Moana.”

See squad cars and fi re trucks follwed by the movie at 7:30 p.m.

Bonfi re and snacks.

Bring blankets or chairs.

Parents/guardian must attend.

Contact: ci.hugo. mn.us/parks_rec

FAT TIRE BIKING

When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Cover basic riding skills on a fat tire bike. Ages 16+. $25/ person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 Where: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 5970 LaMotte Dr., Centerville.

Details: Hike the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Hike goes about 5 miles and last approx. 1 1/2-2 hours.

Contact: 651-335-8079

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 and the 4th Monday of every month.

Where: Rice Lake Centre - located 1 1/2 miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Rd 8 at the east end of Hugo Public Works Bldg.

Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding communities are invited to join us for an afternoon of Cribbage. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Contact: 651-429-4413. If you are from Centerville and need a ride, contact Pete Nadeau at 651-4291514.

When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 31 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Kelly Barnhill will be signing her Newberry Award-winning book “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” and her adult short stories, “Dreadful Ladies.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

MARS PARTY

When: 6:30 p.m. Fri-

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When: 9-11 p.m. Fri-

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Reserve unit - 407th Civil Affairs Company. Opening ceremony at 7:15 a.m.; march begins at 8 a.m.

Public invited; must register at the VFW from 6:30-7 a.m.

CONTACT: 651-426-4944

day, Aug. 31 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, County Road 19 and County Road 10 (near the swim pond) Details: Giant reflecting telescopes will be aimed at the moon, Jupiter and Saturn.

View constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan and Pegasus the Winged Horse and learn the stories behind them from Mike Lynch of WCCO News. No registration required.

Participants will receive a constellation chart.

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

WALDFEST

When: Noon-6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day) Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: Polka in the pine forest to music of the Artie Shafer Band and enjoy brats and beer.

Contact: 651-439-7128 or gasthausbavarian hunter.com

electronics.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

CORNFEST

When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 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 www.stjudeofthelake. org

TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake Details: Food and wine/beer tastings, silent auction, live music, wagon rides and more.

Fundraiser for White Bear Lake Rotary Club.

Contact: www.tasteof whitebearlake.com

SCANDIA TACO DAZE

When: Saturday, Sept.

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Where: Scandia ComCRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX munity Center, 14727 HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW 209th St. N.

When: 3-8 p.m.

Wednesdays, Sept. 5 & 19 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities.

Contact: discover stillwater.com

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays, Sept. 8 & 15 Where: Forest Lake Transit Center, 19955 Forest Road N. Details: Satellite collections bring services offered at the Washington County Environmental Center closer to residents, making it easier to dispose of household hazardous waste and

Details: Annual community festival includes tacos, parade, dodgeball tourney, beer garden, arts/crafts, car and tractor show.

Contact: www.scandia mn.com/tacodaze

BUTTERFLY CONVERGENCE

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 8 Where: Pollinator’s Landing at Mulberry Creek, 523 Owens St. N., Stillwater Details: Unveiling of Minnesota’s fi rst pollinator park includes a reception with music

by LOTT, honey nectar libations, Bare honey bubbly, roll UR own bee bombs, milkweed toss, pollinator friendly merch and premier tours of the native prairie and

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Township Day Celebration WHEN: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8

DETAILS: Free concerts, food, arts

WHERE: Polar Lakes Park, 1281

and crafts, kids’ activities, exhibits, fi reworks.

Hammond Road, White Bear Township

CONTACT: www.ci-white-beartownship.mn.us

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BOOYA FESTIVAL

When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 When: 5-11 p.m. Friday p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 Where: Gethsemane & Saturdays, Noon-6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 14-16 United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Dr., and Sept. 21-23 Lino Lakes Where: Gasthaus Details: Booya and Bavarian Hunter Restauother food, silent aucrant, 8390 Lofton Ave. tion, bake sale, cake Stillwater walk and other activiDetails: Festival tent, ties. Open to the public.

German food, beer and Contact: 651-784-7667 oompah music. Sundays are family days with face or gum.church painting and live music.

Contact: 651-439-7128 NE METRO JOB FAIR or gasthausbavarian When: 3-7 p.m. hunter.com Wednesday, Sept. 19 Where: Jimmy’s Event Center, 1132 E. Co. Road ERICA SUNSHINE LEE When: 8-9:30 p.m. Fri- E, Vadnais Heights Details: Meet repreday, Sept. 14 sentatives from employWhere: Big Wood ers and organizations Brewery, 2222 4th St., looking for job canWhite BEar Lake didates for a range of Details: Free performance by country music job opportunities, plus resources and services singer and Nashville to improve your success. recording artist Erica Contact: 651-407-1200 Lee. or presspubs.com or Contact: http:// vhedc.org bigwoodbrewery.com/ event/erica-sunshinelee-2018-09/ PUBLIC TOUR OF

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WHITE BEAR AREA HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

When: Noon-6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 30 Details: Tour 10 fabulous homes on and around White Bear Lake, including a grand estate, quaint cottages and beautiful lake homes.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or www.whitebear history.org

Ongoing WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 29- Oct. 26 Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

CENTURY COLLEGE

gardens with leading plant and pollinator experts.

Contact: 651-503-9904 or pollinatorfriendly.org

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GRAPE STOMP FESTIVAL

When: Noon Saturday, Sept. 8 & Sunday, Sept. 9 Where: St. Croix VineKIDS-MAKE-SCULPTURE yards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater WORKSHOPS Details: Grape stompWhen: 1 to 4 p.m. Sating competition for urday, Sept. 8 entire family, live music, Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. wine tasting, free tours.

Contact: 651-430-3310 Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages or www.scvwines.com 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Fran- SCENIC WAGON RIDES conia staff and artists.

When: 1-5 p.m. SatContact: 651-257-6668 urdays and Sundays; or kidsmakesculpture@ 10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. franconia.org Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 8-Oct. WASHINGTON COUNTY 21 Where: Pine Tree ApBLUEGRASS FESTIVAL ple Orchard, 450 Apple When: 2-6 p.m. SaturOrchard Road, Dellwood day, Sept. 8 Details: Wagon rides Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats run continuously.

Contact: 651-429-7202 Ave. N., Lake Elmo, or www.pinetreeapple Details: Family event featuring local bluegrass orchard.com bands.

Contact: 651-430-6000 GARMS FAMILY or co.washington.mn.us When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 Where: Lakewood TAKE ME TO THE RIVER When: Three weekend Worship & Community Center, 2080 Woodlyn event, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 8-23; time Ave., Maplewood Details: Concert varies features eight voices and Where: Along St. over 15 instruments.

Croix River from HudFree. son to Taylors Falls Contact: 651-779-9177 Details: Celebration or thegarmsfamily.com of art and music; many activities and events against a backdrop of PERUVIAN WEAVING autumn foliage. Some DEMONSTRATION events require tickets.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Contact: 651-439-1465 Tuesday, Sept. 11 or artreachstcroix.org Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. NORTHERN GRAPE STOMP Details: Lively cultural presentation with two When: Noon-5 p.m.

Andean weavers from Saturday, Sept. 8 and Peru. Weavings availSunday, Sept. 9 able for sale. All ages; Where: Northern free with registration.

Vineyards, 223 Main St. Contact: 651-407-0597 N. or whitebeararts.org Details: Traditional grape stomp and live music.

STILLWATER LADIES NIGHT OUT Contact: 651-430-1032 When: 5-8:30 p.m. or northernvineyards.

When: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20 Where: Century College Lincoln Mall, East campus When: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Details: Behind the Saturday, Sept. 15 and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Scenes Tour includes 16 HVAC and Facilities Where: Shoreview Ice Engineering, Orthotics Arena, 877 Highway 96 & Prosthetics, Solar W, Shoreview Energy, Kopp TechnolDetails: Has generated ogy Center, Innovation more than $1 million for Classrooms, Fab Lab/ the Children’s Hospital Engineering and Dental Association.

Simulation Lab. RSVP Contact: 651-484-3792 Contact: 651-779-5532 NORTHSTAR or century.edu WATERMEDIA NATIONAL or www.northoaks rummagesale.org JURIED EXHIBITION

Thursday, Sept. 13 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 mainstreetstillwater iba.com

ANNUAL NORTH OAKS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GUILD II RUMMAGE SALE

OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 13 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: 4th annual exhibition showcases work of local artists. Exhibit runs Sept. 10-Oct. 18.

Contact: 651-429-1569 or whitebeararts.org

‘CABARET’

When: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 13-30 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players Theatre performance set in Berlin’s delightfully seedy Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Berlin.

Tickets $20; preview tickets $15.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com

WYOMING STAGECOACH DAYS

When: Sept.14-16 Where: Downtown Wyoming, Viking Boulevard and Highway 61 Details: Live music, food and craft vendors, kiddie parade, petting zoo, fi reworks.

Contact: wyoming stagecoachdays.com

45TH ANNUAL MARINE ART FAIR

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 Where: downtown Marine on St. Croix Details: Fundraiser for Marine Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Department. Outdoor juried event; multiple artists and craftspeople.

Contact: marineon stcroix.org

PRAIRIE BURN MUSIC FESTIVAL

When: Noon- 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 15 Where: YMCA Camp St. Croix, 532 Co. Road F, Hudson, Wisconsin Details: Family-friendly festival includes folk and bluegrass music, food and drinks, games and camp activities.

Contact: 715-386-4380 or ymcamn.org

ONE LAST TRI

When: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 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.

Contact: trifitnesswbl. com

ST. ANDREW’S BLOCK PARTY

MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 23 - Sept. 23 Where: Veterans Memorial Park (formerly Triangle Park) Details: Brings local growers, producers, artisans, musicians, nonprofits and cool people together in the heart of Mahtomedi.

Contact: facebook. com/MahtomediArea FarmersMarket

ARTS IN THE PARK AND FARMERS MARKET

When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Free family fun with music, food, magician, kids activities and more.

Contact: 651-762-9141 or saintandrews.org

When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5 -Aug. 28 Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Free community event includes concert series, craft vendors, food trucks and farmers market. See website for list of performers.

Contact: 651-209-9723 or ci.forest-lake.mn.us

SPIRIT OF THE ST. CROIX ART FESTIVAL

DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS

When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

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Details: Free. More than 65 juried artists, entertainment, food vendors and more.

Contact: 715-386-8411 or thephipps.org/events/ art-fair

TEDTALK TUESDAY

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 25 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: View and discuss a TEDTalk video with others at this free monthly event. RSVP encouraged, Refreshments provided.

Contact: info@tedx mahtomedi.com

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June-Sept.

Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Free drop-in program with nature discussions, touchable artifacts and interactions with animals. All ages.

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

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MALE BREAST CANCER: Hugo resident not too shy to share story FROM PAGE 1

“For a man to get a relapse on it or have it show up again is another less than 1 percent,” Possehl noted.

He had just had his two-year check-up three weeks prior and nothing had been found from a physical examination and blood tests. He credits fi nding the lump as a “God moment” when he put his hand on his chest and just felt something weird.

He returned to HealthEast Cancer Care, where doctors found the cancer in scar tissue.

He went through surgery and radiation again.

He had his last radiation follow-up this month.

“So far, so good,” he said. He will continue to have checkups for several years.

Possehl is now on a personal campaign to raise awareness about male breast cancer by not being shy about it. He said men should bring up anything of concern to their doctors.

“Go get things checked,” he said. “Ninety-nine percent of the time it is nothing, but just get it checked. This is how you save your life.”

Cheema concurs: “If you see something or you feel something, you should say something.”

It is easy for men to do self-examinations of their breast tissue since they are small, he added. While fatty benign tumors can occur in men of any age and young men can experience temporary lumps due to hormonal changes, any lump should be checked out, he noted.

Possehl said he has spoken to many people who do not even realize men can get breast cancer. “I want to help other people,” he noted.

“I know that’s why I’m here.”

After going through cancer, Possehl went into the insurance business because he wants to help people prepare for the unexpected. His passion is life insurance. “You never know when that call is going to come,” he noted.

“As soon as that call comes, you become uninsurable or really expensive. Do it before that happens.” He only wishes his younger self could take his older self’s advice and he could leave behind something beyond burial expenses — “I had really crappy life insurance,” he remarked.

Possehl is known in the northeast metro community for his sports announcer work at White Bear Lake Area Schools, Mounds View Schools, Hill Murray and the University of Minnesota. He has an 18-year-old son and a 16-year-old daughter. He is active at Eagle Brook Church and credits his faith in God for helping him face the difficulties of being among the 1 percent of men who are diagnosed with breast cancer.

His yellow Lab, Goldy, has been his “rock” through two rounds of breast cancer treatment. “Goldy has stuck with me through thick and thin,” he said. His new wife helped him get through the second round.

DETECTING MALE BREAST CANCER Breast B t cancer iin men iis usually ll ddetected t t d as a hhard d llump underd neath the nipple and areola. Men have a higher mortality rate than women do, primarily due to less awareness that the lump could be breast cancer, which can cause a delay in seeking treatment. Breast self-exams should be performed once a month. Here are three ways to self-examine for breast cancer (for men and women): • In the shower: Using the pads of your fingers, move around your entire breast in a circular pattern moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, or hardened knot. Notice any changes and get lumps evaluated by your health care provider.

• In front of a mirror: Visually inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Next, rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to fl ex your chest muscles. Look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.

• Lying down: When lying down, the breast tissue spreads out evenly along the chest wall. Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit. Use light, medium and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation

Lice Lounge growing its business

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Jess Fleming was tired of bringing her children to and from the Lice Lady in West St. Paul for lice checks.

“We need something on the east side of the cities where people can get checked,” she said.

So Fleming founded the Lice Lounge in January 2016 in the middle of downtown White Bear. It's off Third Street down an alley between Country Charm Boutique and Hollihan's Pub. The Lice Lounge has seen patients from all over the state to check for the parasites. Fleming saw so many families from Duluth, she decided to start a Lice Lounge up north.

What makes the Lice Lounge different is the natural way they get rid of lice — or Pediculus humanus capitis — one strand of hair at a time.

Appointments take about 90 minutes to two hours with Fleming or one of the four other moms who work at the Lounge.

“Cleaning the house is not really necessary,” Fleming said. “The bugs do not live in our environment off the head. It's less than a 2 percent chance that lice will be on your pillowcase, hat, helmet or anything like that.”

Lice only get spread by head-to-head contact.

With young children not having much personal space, the bugs can spread quickly. Summertime is a popular time for the Lice Lounge because children have more play dates and there is more chance for head-to-head contact than during the school year.

“Recess, lunch and bus rides are when the most connection happens at school,” Fleming added.

Fleming describes the Lice Lounge as an ER FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS treatment place, because you never know how Jessica Fleming removes lice and eggs from a client during her first month in business. many patients will come in during the day.

One girl came in with pink hair; a common Fleming and the other women at the Lice Lounge misconception is that if a person colors their hair then they won't get head lice. That wasn’t did educating them about head lice. the case this time around. Fleming searched “Lice won't hurt you,” Groneberg said. “You through her pink head of hair and, sure enough, just have to remove them.” picked out the pink-colored lice.

Thankfully, it has been over a year since Once a female louse is pregnant, it will remain Groneberg and her daughters made an pregnant for the rest of its life and lay around appearance at the Lice Lounge. One thing eight to 10 eggs a day. Each egg takes seven to Groneberg has done is text Fleming pictures of 10 days to hatch and another seven to 10 days to her daughter's hair of things that look like lice, become adults and start laying eggs. Lice are but each time Fleming tells Groneberg the things blood-compatible, meaning they only survive 16615 N. Forest Blvd. she thinks are lice are not. with the blood type they started on.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer received a call from a resident concerning fraud in the 6500 block of Killdeer Drive Aug. 7. The officer determined the financial transaction card fraud occurred in Eagan, and the victim was advised to also fi le a report with Eagan Police Department.

• Officers responded to a theft from vehicle report in the 7700 block of Carole Drive Aug. 7. The investigation is pending.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a seat belt violation in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue Aug. 7. An adult female was arrested for gross misdemeanor no proof of insurance, driving after revocation and a seat belt violation. The female was booked into the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft of fuel in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Aug. 8. During the investigation, officers identified an adult female driver who had active warrants out for her arrest.

A search of the female was conducted and she was found to be in possession of drugs. The theft suspect was an adult male passenger. Charges are pending.

• Officers responded to a report of residents smoking marijuana in a building in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Aug. 8. Officers subsequently confiscated several items of drug paraphernalia.

• An officer responded to a theft from motor vehicle report in the 6900 block of Otter Lake Road Aug. 10. The case is under investigation.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near Main Street and Lake Drive Aug. 12. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI and booked into jail. The vehicle was towed.

• Officers responded to a damage to property report in the 2000 block of Rosewood Street Aug. 12.

Officers collected evidence.

• Officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the 2000 block of Cypress Street Aug. 12. The vehicle was entered as stolen.

• Officers responded to a call of a theft in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway Aug. 12. The suspect was later located and taken into custody.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Aug. 14. An adult male was cited for driving after revocation and other violations.

• Officers responded to a property damage accident near Ash Street and Baldwin Lake Road Aug. 15.

The accident was documented and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

• An officer was dispatched to a driving complaint in the 2200 block of Ash Street Aug. 15. A juvenile driver was warned about their driving conduct.

No charges are pending.

• Officer responded to a report of a drunk driver in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Aug. 15. The vehicle was located and the driver was arrested for DWI and booked into jail.

• Officers responded to the report of a shoplifting incident at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 16. The suspect was stopped in a vehicle and the driver will be charged via citation once the total value of the recovered goods is obtained from the business.

• Officers responded to a burglary report in the 8000 block of Elbe Street Aug. 16. Officers arrived and spoke to the homeowners, who reported two bikes were stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a report of a theft from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 16. Officers arrived and spoke with the loss prevention officer and learned that a large amount of electronics had been stolen.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • An adult female was cited for driving after suspension, no proof of insurance and providing a fictitious name to a police officer near Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 10.

• Police were dispatched to the 7200 block of Peterson Trail in Centerville Aug. 10 for a report of an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Officers issued a KOPS alert on the vehicle.

• Officers were dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 12 for a two-car property damage accident. One car had to be towed from the scene.

• Officers took a phone call report from the 500 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Aug. 12 for a stolen vehicle. A suspect was later located and arrested.

• Officers responded to report of a property damage hit-and-run that had just occurred in the area of Canterbury Road and Flowerfield Road in Circle Pines Aug. 12. Police were able to locate the suspect, who was subsequently arrested.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation observed near Restwood Road and Albert Avenue in Lexington Aug. 13. The adult male driver was booked into jail on gross misdemeanor controlled substance charges.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a turn signal violation near Restwood Road and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 14. An adult female passenger was issued a citation for possession of marijuana in a vehicle.

• A neighbor dispute was reported on Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines

Aug. 14. The complainant advised that a neighbor was trespassing and causing problems.

• Officers took a report of an assault that occurred in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 14. The case is under investigation.

• Officers responded to Lake Drive and Woodland Road in Lexington Aug. 15 on a possible hit-and-run accident that had just occurred.

Upon investigation, it was determined that the accident had occurred on I-35W, and the case was referred to the Minnesota State Patrol.

• Officers stopped a vehicle for a seat belt violation in the 7400 block of Main Street Aug. 16. The driver’s license was found to be revoked and they were cited. The passengers were also arrested and booked for possession of a controlled substance.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for several lane violations in the 900 block of I-35W Aug. 18. The female driver was arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for third-degree DWI, .08 or more and open bottle.

• A community service officer reported a male driver drove over traffic cones where the roadway was closed for the Blue Heron Days parade Aug. 18. The adult male driver was charged with reckless driving.

• An officer was dispatched to check a vehicle on the shoulder of I-35E Aug. 18. An adult male was subsequently arrested for DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street Aug. 18. The adult male driver was arrested for DWI. The male later tested 0.11 and was charged with fourth-degree DWI, 0.08 or more and speeding.

• Officers received a report of theft from motor vehicle in the 7000 block of Snow Owl Circle Aug. 19.

• Officers responded to a theft from motor vehicle report from Whippoorwill Lane Aug. 20. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers received a complaint of trucks using a roadway (Elbe Street) with a weight restriction Aug. 20. Trucks were seen using the road and officers will conduct extra patrols in the area.

• An officer observed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop in the 1200 block of I-35W. The male driver was cited for multiple offenses, including possession of marijuana. The female passenger was also cited for possession of marijuana.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Pharmaceutical drop box added in Hugo

In partnership with Washington County Public Health and Environment and the city of Hugo, Sheriff Dan Starry is proud to announce the opening of a pharmaceutical drop off box in Hugo, the fi fth one in Washington County.

Located inside of Hugo City Hall at 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., this location will join locations in Forest Lake, Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Stillwater as places that people can anonymously drop off their unused, unwanted or expired medications.

• Police conducted a traffic stop near Lovell Road and Hamline Avenue in Lexington Aug. 16. The occupants of the vehicle admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle.

Police searched the vehicle and a male was arrested and transported to jail.

• Officers made a traffic stop near Lexington Avenue and North Road in Circle Pines Aug. 17. An adult male was arrested for DWI and transported to jail.

• An officer was dispatched to the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Aug. 19 for an attempted theft and/or damage to a motorcycle.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fi re in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Aug. 19. Fire personnel arrived on scene and extinguished the fi re.

• A male was cited for driving an unregistered vehicle and a seat belt violation that occurred near Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Lexington Aug. 19.

• Police mediated a neighbor dispute in the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Aug. 21.

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Village Pine Custom Gunsmithing fi nds shop in Hugo

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — A local gunsmith enjoys the puzzle of taking guns apart and putting them back together again more than actually fi ring them.

“I could probably go the rest of my life without actually shooting a gun as long as I get to tinker around with them,” said White Bear Township resident Kevin Muramatsu.

He was fi rst exposed to guns as a kid, when he regularly went deer hunting with his uncle.

When he was in grade school, he had a child care provider whose father would take him into the woods for target practice.

After graduating from high school, Muramatsu ended up working for a tour guide company that arranged trips to Washington, D.C. for middle school and high school students. Although he met his wife through the company, after almost seven years there he was tired of the stress and ready for something new.

After he married his sweetheart in January 2004, they had started talking about what their next chapter could look

like. Muramatsu had always thought about gunsmithing as a retirement job, but after his wife found a gunsmith program at Pine Technical College in Pine City, they both gave their notice to the tour company.

In the fall of 2004, Muramatsu started the two-year program and has been employed as a gunsmith in one way or another since then.

In fact, he just completed his sixth year as an instructor for the gunsmith program in Pine City.

“I had forgoten how much I enjoyed it. I didn’t realize how much I liked taking things apart and putting them back together again,” he explained.

Muramatsu worked at Gander Mountain for a while before he began working at JP Enterprises Inc. in Hugo, where he was employed for six years. He then decided to venture off on his own. In 2011 he started Village Pine Custom Gunsmithing, which he ran out of his home.

The name for the business comes from Muramatsu’s name, which means “village of pine trees” in Japanese.

For seven years that seemed to work for him;

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White Bear Lake Township resident Kevin Muramatsu opened up a storefront for his business Village Pine Custom Gunsmithing in Hugo (5611 152nd St. N.) in May.

however, he said the business got to the point where he needed more space. He also longed for more foot traffi c, as he enjoys talking with people who have the same interests as he does. In addition, he longed to have a bit of separation

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Village Pine Gunsmithing is a full-service gunsmith business mainly known for paint refinishing for manufacturers and private customers.

between work and home.

In May, the business moved into a space in the Peloquin Industrial Park in Hugo that was occupied by Jim’s Motorcycle Shop (5611 152nd St. N.).

The full-service gunsmith business is mainly known for paint refi nishing for both manufacturers and private customers. The business also does repairs, cleaning,

upgrades and custom pistol work.

One trend Muramatsu said the industry has seen lately is called “gun candy,” which is an increasingly popular paint designed to make the gun look metallic or even change colors depending on lighting.

As an authorized distributor, Village Pine’s showroom carries JP Enterprise merchandise,

along with other local manufacturer’s products.

For more information about Village Pine Custom Gunsmithing, visit https://www.villagepine custom.com/.

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

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State Fair chapel has new outdoor stage

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

New at Crossroads Chapel this year is an outdoor stage.

The new stage makes the familyfriendly entertainment more accessible to passersby, said longtime volunteer and board member Terry Schuveiller, of White Bear Lake.

Musicians and entertainers will perform at 1, 3:30 and 5 p.m. each day. An illusionist will perform in between and a theater group will perform in the evenings. Church services will be held inside at 7:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 2.

Another new feature of the chapel this year is an authentic cross with nails and a crown of thorns to better depict Christ's sacrifice, Schuveiller said. The cross is inside the chapel where church services are held.

Besides worship services and entertainment, the chapel offers drop-in prayer, free Bibles and children's cross necklace crafts, Schuveiller said. Chapel volunteers deliver 350 welcome bags to traveling carnival staff each year.

The nondenominational chapel is supported by many Minnesota churches, ministries and businesses.

Churches send donations and

volunteers to staff the chapel for the 12 days of the fair and a summer car show, including Living Faith Church in Circle Pines, Rockpoint Church in Lake Elmo and Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood.

Schuveiller attends Living Faith Church. He has volunteered for the chapel a total of 10 years and been on the board for six years. Also on the board from the northeast metro is Michael Peterson, of Stillwater.

The chapel is always looking for more churches, ministries and businesses to get involved. Its goal is to buy a furnace and air conditioning unit in order to use the chapel year-round, Schuveiller said. This year, the chapel met a big fi nancial goal — it paid off its mortgage. The chapel operates on about $60,000 and has two part-time staff.

Crossroads Chapel has been part of the State Fair since 1954. It started out in a tent and moved to a small building in 1962. The chapel was located in a Quonset hut from 1986 to 2011. The new location it purchased is next to the Kidway, at 1362 Underwood Street, 1/2 block north of Dan Patch Avenue. For a schedule of events, visit chapelatthefair.com.

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Loon Chronicles: Mystery chick We had a fun week following the Loons around White Bear Lake. In early June, we spotted a single juvenile Loon that was too mature to have been a 2018 hatchling, because the lake did not open up until May 5. We concluded that this Loon was a “drop in” or a spring migrant. We did not see much of the juvenile after those initial sightings.

In early August, the juvenile returned to White Bear Lake and has been spending most of its waking hours the last few weeks near the end of our dock on the Birchwood shore. This is exactly what our 2016 “celebrity” chick did during the last few months of summer.

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The Loon in the lower left frame is a shot of our 2016 chick in early September 2016. The resemblance and behaviors are strikingly similar. Len and I do not know enough about confi rming the ages of Loons, so we are going to consult the other half of our Loon Whispering Team at the DNR and see what we can learn. Who knows, maybe the juvenile is really our 2016 chick who would now be a nonbreeding adult. In the interim, we are just going to enjoy every visit.

Fortunately, the Eagles are spending most of their time on the other side of White Bear Lake.

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State Fair comes to Keystone Place at Lavalle Fields The rain didn’t stop the senior home in Hugo from celebrating the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

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Friday with Firefi ghters The Hugo Fire Department hosted its last Friday with Firefi ghters of the summer on Aug. 17. As always, the fi re truck rides were a big hit.

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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Sept. 4: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 5: Parks and Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Sept: 12: 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. 4: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Sept. 13: Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Sept. 4: City Council work session at 6 p.m.

Sept. 6: EDAC meeting at 8 a.m.

Sept: 10: Park Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Sept. 12: Planning and Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

CITY BRIEF Adelaide landing in second phase

The housing development Adelaide Landing, on the corner of Highway 61 and 130th Street, received approval to begin its second phase, which will consist of 70 lots. Community Development Director Rachel Juba said curbs were constructed last week and streets are now being paved. More than 300 single-family homes will be constructed as a part of the project.

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COZZIE’S: Considers opening in downtown Hugo FROM PAGE 1

Longtime Hugo restaurants Ricci’s Saloon and Carpenters’ Steakhouse were both destroyed by fire; Ricci’s in 2007 and Carpenter’s in 2010.

Community Development Director Rachel Juba explained the city has been purchasing properties downtown since 1999 as they have become available. The city currently owns around 5 acres and has been actively marketing 4.5 acres of that property for the past 10 years or so.

In 2010-2011, the city entered into a purchase agreement with a group who wanted to market the land and try to find lease tenants, but that multiyear effort never came to fruition.

Cozzie’s Lakeside Grill will be a competitively priced restaurant (approximately 4,800 square feet) with indoor seating for approximately 118 guests with additional outdoor seating to accommodate another 75 guests during the spring, summer and fall seasons. There will also be an indoor private party/ event room that can accommodate 50-60 people.

The outdoor patio will overlook Egg Lake and feature a vintage grain bin re-purposed into a tiki bar with outdoor acoustic music on weekends. There will be a covered patio along with a paved patio area featuring an outdoor fireplace and fire tables.

There will also be an area for volleyball, cornhole and boot hockey leagues offered throughout the year, and special music events will be scheduled periodically featuring local musicians.

The overall theme will be a modern rustic feel that is welcoming, warm and cozy. The décor, ambiance and feel of the restaurant will be inspired by the Hugo’s history as a farming community.

According to the business proposal, “Just as Cozzie’s Tavern & Grill in Stillwater has become a neighborhood bar and grill, it is important that Cozzie’s Lakeside Grill represent to the community of Hugo a place where friends, families, passersby and community members can gather in a fun and casual environment.”

Hugo Councilman Phil Klein sits on the EDA. He called the Cosgroves’ presentation “the most exciting project we’ve had for that property to date.

“The couple have a good reputation and back-

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Cozzie’s Tavern & Grill in Stillwater is considering opening another location, called Cozzie’s Lakeside Grill, on cityowned property on Forest Boulevard/Highway 61 in Hugo, on Egg Lake right across from City Hall. Here is an aerial view of the informal proposal.

ground in restaurant management and ownership,” he added, noting the plan could help kick-start downtown development.

Currently, the city is marketing the property for $1, but only if the developer meets certain criteria.

Juba said the Cosgrove’s proposal falls into that category, but many details remain to be figured out.

The Cosgroves originally hoped the city would take the property off the market, but Juba explained that a city can’t do that.

What the city can do is come up with a purchase agreement with certain contingencies. Juba said that could come before the City Council as early as the Sept. 4 meeting.

“I’m excited to see where this journey takes us with them,” Weidt said.

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The Hugo Lions served up burgers for the Yellow Ribbon Network Aug. 22. As August Burger Night sponsor, they served 122 burgers at the American Legion.

Next month’s burger night is Sept. 26.

At the re-grand opening of Emagine White Bear Theatre, Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network Chairman Chuck Haas spoke to Events Manager Travis Joseph about local families who have a service member currently deployed in Kuwait with the 347th Regional Support Group of the Minnesota National Guard.

Emagine offered to provide season passes for all seven families. The passes are good for both parents and all the kids in the family until September 2019. Joseph’s grandfather was a Korean War veteran.

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HUGO BITS AND PIECES HUGO — At its Aug. 20 meeting, the city council conducted the following business: • Approved a memorandum of understanding with the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding a water reuse project on County State Aid Highway 8. The city will apply for a Clean Water Fund grant from the Board of Water and Soil Resources with financial help from the watershed district, not to exceed $4,300.

The grant is for projects that protect or restore water quality in lakes, rivers and/or protect groundwater or drinking water.

Hugo plans to spend $440,000 to irrigate the landscaped boulevard along County Road 8 (Frenchman Road) with storm water from the holding pond at Oneka Boulevard. The project could save 5 to 6 million gallons of groundwater now used for irrigation.

• Approved property line adjustment for 17300 and 17260 Keystone Ave. N. The properties are owned by Joshua Kent and John and Mary Distler, respectively. They are requesting the adjustment to add an additional five acres to Kent’s current five-acre parcel. The Distler parcel is currently 15 acres.

• Approved special event permit for

St. Andrew’s Church for a family block party 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Oneka Elementary. There will be games and inflatables for children, and food trucks on site but no alcohol.

• Approved conditional use permit for Kersten Auto at 15587 Forest Blvd.

N. Owner Scott Kersten requested approval for auto sales, auto body repair and outdoor vehicle storage at the property. He plans to consolidate his current business locations in Hugo into one location.

• Approved shared service agreement for vehicle gateway base station with White Bear Township. The station allows water meters to be read

remotely from inside a vehicle. The purchase was made jointly with White Bear Township, as both use the same meter reading technology.

• Gave short reports on National Night Out Aug. 7. Council members were out and about visiting neighborhood parties and listening to suggestions. Councilman Phil Klein said one was to erect a flagpole in front of City Hall along Hwy. 61. There were also concerns with stoplight timing at 147th and senior transportation. He compiled a list and sent it to the city administrator.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Coaches: Mike Alexander (2nd year); assistant Kennedy Fabian (offense, setters)

Last year: 9-17 overall

Captains: Lucy McManamon (sr MH), Makenna Kroska (sr MH), Kaitlyn Berwald (sr S)

Other veterans: Savannah Shea (jr S), Shae Messerschmidt (sr OH/RS), Courtney Moy (sr OH)

In the mix: Brianna Corey (sr L), Anikka Koll (sr L), Olivia Thomas (sr MH), Mads Hoff (sr RS), Maddie Andacht (jr OH)

Coach says: “This team’s strength will be its connectivity and speed … Half our team has yet to see time in varsity match, so we have some learning to do before we are ready to compete with the power houses in our conference … I think if we play at our level that we have a great shot at surprising many (rivals) and landing somewhere in the top half … We have many section teams on our schedule and are confident we can make a run come sections.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 8, 8:00 p.m. @ Tournament @ Irondale HS Sept. 11, 7:00 p.m. vs.Mahtomedi HS Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. @ Minneapolis South HS Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m.vs. Stillwater HS @ White Bear Lake HS South Campus Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake HS Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m.@ East Ridge HS OCTOBER Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Mounds View HS Oct. 6, 8:00 a.m. @ Invitational @ Hopkins Lindbergh Center Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS Oct. 11, 7:00 p.m. vs. Park HS @ White Bear Lake HS South Campus Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m. vs. Cretin-Derham Hall @ White Bear Lake HS South Campus

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WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS SOCCER Coaches: Dave Ashley, John Dierkhising

Last year: 14-3 overall, conference champs

Captains: Claire Odmark (sr F), Erika Townley (sr M), Bailey McCullough (sr M), Courtney Crouch (sr D), Jordan Gast (sr D)

Other veterans: Kenzie Ternes (jr M), Bella Heckman (jr M); Morgan Windingstad (sr D), Abby DeLaRosa (sr D), Madeline Wallace (sr D), Madison Carroll (jr D); Katie Timmons (sr F), Kayla Anderson (jr F), Anna Racine (jr F); Ella Janicki (jr G), Tristian Lehner (so G).

In the mix: Sam Burket (jr D), Maren Schoeberl (so D), Abby Jeska (sr D); Lauren Eckerle (fr M), Megan Sulej (jr M); Hailey Highland (fr F).

Fast facts: Most of the squad is back from a No. 5 ranked team that was upset in section semifinals …. Top goal-scorers back are Odmark (22), Anderson (18) and Townley (9) …Ternes led with 12 assists … Gast, one of the school’s top all-around athletes, is sidelined after ACL surgery for the season.

Coach says: “Strengths will be our athleticism, our speed of play, our technical ability, getting a great team effort from everyone, and staying organized defensively … All the captains are outstanding students with tremendous leadership qualities … Our sights are set on battling for the top spots in our highly competitive conference and section.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 5:00 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall HS Sept. 8, 3:00 p.m. @ Wayzata HS Sept. 11, 7:00 p.m. vs. Roseville HS Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake HS Sept. 15, 1:00 p.m. vs. Edina HS Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. vs. East Ridge HS Sept. 25, 5:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View HS OCTOBER Oct. 2, 5:00 p.m. @ Stillwater HS Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Park HS Oct. 6, 1:00 p.m. vs. Spring Lake Park HS

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Last year: 0-9 overall

Captains: Malek McElmury (sr LB), Luke Parczyk (sr OG), Zach Griebel (sr FS/RB), Russell Schoeller (sr LB)

Other returning starters: Cooper Anderson (sr QB), Dominic Smith (sr WR), Fidel Deleon Paramo (sr CB/WR), John Townsend (sr DT)

Key new starters: Cooper Anderson (sr QB), Bubba Peters (jr WR-CB), Andrew Kleist (sr RB), Dylan Larson (jr DE)

Coach says: “We have size and strength on the lines. We have a veteran offensive line and a lot of guys who saw playing time last year in the secondary.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7, 7:00 p.m. vs. Osseo HS Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m.@ East Ridge HS Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. @ Stillwater HS Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m. vs. Roseville Area HS OCTOBER Oct. 5, 7:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury HS Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall HS @ University of St. Thomas Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View HS

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WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Dan Kovacich (16th year); assistants David Percival, Shawn Gritzmacher, Gary Wilson, Doug Hicks

Last year:

Last year:

7-8-3 overall

Captains: Loren Altman (sr F), Grant Miller (sr M), Carter Ehlers (sr F)

Other veterans: Karsten Kletti (jr M), Jeremy Beckler (sr G)

In the mix:

Section champions, 4th at state meet, 2nd in conference

Captains: Ben Kroll (sr), Noah Anderson (sr), Tryg Solberg (sr), Sam Racine (sr), Adam Bear (sr)

Other veterans:

Paul Morris (so M/D), Jason Nguyen (so D), Thomas Coyan (sr F), Micah Anderson (so F), Nicholas O’Brien (fr CB), Gavin Rogers (fr F)

Injured star: Altman, who led the team with 11 goals last year, will miss his senior season with a knee injury suffered during summer club soccer.

Coach says: “We will be a very young team with a lot of new starters, so we will see how our development pans out … Losing Loren was a huge blow. He might have been a Mr. Soccer contender … A couple freshmen, O’Brien and Rogers, will have a huge impact … I expect Jeremy Beckler to have an excellent season in goal.”

SCHEDULE

Max Nelson (jr), Issac Maruyama (jr), Logan Tanttu (jr)

In the mix: Dairon Lemiuex (sr), Ben Kroll (jr), Sam Verkerke (jr), Ben Misgen (so), Trevor Locke (so), Sage Durdle (so), Ernie Mattson (fr)

Fast facts: Kovacich has taken teams to state in 10 of his 15 years … Four of seven on last year’s state lineup graduated … Top returning finisher is Nelson (45th place)

Coach says: “We have some very talented kids. We will have a very strong group. The key is keeping them healthy and injury-free … Our goal is to make it back to the state meet and place high again. We have a target on our back because we were section champions and 4th in the state … It won’t be an easy task. Roseville brings a talented upperclass team, Central brings back all seven runners, Hyland Park is dangerous, and then there is (perennial champion) Stillwater.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. vs. Cretin-Derham Hall HS @ White Bear Lake HS South Campus Sept. 7, 3:00 p.m. @ Woodside Sports Complex - WI Sept. 8, 9:00 a.m. @ Woodside Sports ComSCHEDULE plex - WI Sept. 11, 5:00 p.m. vs. Roseville HS SEPTEMBER Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake HS Sept. 15, 9:00 a.m. Invitational @ Aronson Sept. 15, 3:00 p.m. vs. Duluth East HS @ White Park, Lakeville Bear Lake HS South Campus Sept. 29, 10:00 a.m. Invitational @ U of M Les Sept. 18, 5:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS Bolstad Golf Course Sept. 20, 5:00 p.m. vs. East Ridge HS @ White OCTOBER Bear Lake HS South Campus Oct. 4, 4:00 p.m. Invitational @ Fox Hollow Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View HS @ Golf Club, St. Michael White Bear Lake HS South Campus Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. Invitational @ Alexandria Sept. 29, 3:00 p.m. @ Hill-Murray HS Arrowwood Resort OCTOBER Oct. 16, 4:00 p.m. Conference Finals @ Tanners Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. @ Stillwater HS Brook Golf Course Oct. 4, 5:00 p.m. @ Park HS Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS

WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Coaches: Patricia Percival (26th year); assistants Sue Wurl, Shannon Grant, Gary Wilson

SCHEDULE

Last year:

SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. @ Park HS @ Cottage Grove Middle School Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m. @ Roseville HS @ Parkview Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. @ Mounds View HS @ Chippewa Middle School

Captains:

OCTOBER Oct. 4, 6:00 p.m. vs. Forest Lake HS @ White Bear Lake YMCA Oct. 11, 6:00 p.m. @ East Ridge HS @ Oltman Middle School Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Cretin-Derham Hall HS @ White Bear Lake YMCA Oct. 25, 6:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury HS @ White Bear Lake YMCA Diving at 4:30 p.m. @ Lake Middle School

Section champs, 11th at state, 4th in conference Emily Brockberg (sr), Claire Larson (sr), Haley Miller (sr), Josie Moor (sr), Maria Rose (sr), Olivia Schwintek (sr)

Other veterans: Olivia Schwintek (sr), Haley Miller (sr), Josie Moor (sr), Emily Brockberg (sr), Maddie Verkerke (jr), Natalie Andres (so), Melanie Pankow (so), Maggie Blanding (fr)

In the mix: Mariana Guerra-Reese (sr), Alex Weinberger (jr), Claire Schneider (so), Lauren Loppnow (so), Anna Ryan (so), Elinor Handlin (so)

Fast facts: Percival has coached 14 teams that qualifIed for state, including the last four, with four state runners-up …. Blanding was section champion and made all-state (placing 19th) in 2017 … Six of seven from 2017 state lineup return

Coach says: “Senior leadership is our main strength, plus great team depth and great team work ethic … The biggest thing is keeping everyone healthy and injury-free … We have a very strong conference again. I expect Forest Lake, Stillwater, Roseville and White Bear Lake to be battling for the title … and Stillwater, White Bear Lake and Roseville at our section.”

SCHEDULE

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Karl Jende (4th year); assistants Stephan Jende, Mike Bickel

Coaches: Ryan Bartlett (7th year) …

Coordinators: Dustin Holman (offense); Bartlett and Jason Tlusty (defense)

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. @ Anoka HS Sept. 29, 12:40 p.m. @ Invitational @ Les Bolstad Golf Course - U of M OCTOBER Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m. @ Invitational @ Fox Hollow Golf Club, St. Michael Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. @ Invitational @ Alexandria - Arrowwood Resort Oct. 16, 3:30 p.m. @ Conference Finals @ Tanners Brook Golf Club

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16 THE CITIZEN FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Coaches: Sherri Alm (head, 22nd year) Assistant Butch Bethke

Last year: 21-10 overall, 6-2 in conference, section champions

Veterans: Ava Schmoll (sr L), Angela Denney (sr OH), Abigail Groeneweg (sr OH), Kaitlyn Bakke (sr S), Lindsey Johnson (sr RH), Brie Mottaz (sr RH/MH), Maddie Olson (sr RH)

In the mix: McKenzie Stumme (sr MH), Abby Drury (jr MH), Maddie Demars (so MH)

Fast facts: Last season, Schmoll notched 652 digs, Denney 332 kills and 75 aces, Groenewig 359 kills, Johnson 50 blocks

Coach says: “After earning a trip to the state tournament last season, we are set on returning. We have the talent and determination to do so, but need to focus wins one point at a time and continue to improve as a team each day. Most of our team is back.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. vs. Anoka HS Sept. 10, 7:00 p.m. @ Mahtomedi HS Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. Elk River HS Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m. @ Park Cottage Grove HS Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. vs. White Bear Lake Area HS Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall HS Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m.vs. Woodbury HS OCTOBER Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Champlin Park HS Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. vs. Roseville Area HS Oct. 11, 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge HS Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m. @ Mounds View HS Oct. 20, TBA @ Rochester Tournament

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FOREST LAKE - RANGERS BOYS SOCCER Coach: Joe Tomes (3rd year)

Last year: 4-13-2

Captains: Ethan Niles (sr D), Jon Vue (sr D)

Other veterans: Brody Christians (sr D), Gunner Linn (jr G), Carter Theisfeld (so F), Jordan Olberfholtzer (jr F), Victor Rizzo (jr F)

In the mix: Mitch Longsdorf (sr F), David Isaac (so F), Isaiah Dresel (so M), Robert Holschuh (so M), Breen Eiden (so M)

Fast facts: Program has grown from 32 players (2 teams) in 2016, 44 players (3 teams) in 2017 and 60 players (4 teams) in 2018 .. . Niles was all-conference last year … Rangers won twice in section and reached finals last season, something to build on this year.

Coach says: “We have a lot of grit and a blue-collar approach … We need to learn to do a better job converting our scoring chances … One possible area of concern is how we deal mentally with adversity …. It can be extremely challenging to change the culture to winning ways … This is the best collection of players in my three years … Our little run to the section finals last year has these players believing we can do it again.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 5:00 p.m. @ East Ridge HS Sept. 8, 2:00 p.m. vs. Chisago Lakes HS Sept. 11, 7:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View HS Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. White Bear Lake Area HS Sept. 18, 5:00 p.m. @ Stillwater HS Sept. 20, 5:00 p.m. @ Park HS Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. vs. Cretin-Derham Hall HS Sept. 27, 5:00 p.m. vs. Roseville Area HS Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m. vs. Centennial HS OCTOBER Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. @ North HS Oct. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS

Coach: John Fick

Last year: Conference and section champions, 5th in state

Fast facts: Five of seven from 2017 state lineup return.

Ava Wilson (fr) was an all-stater, placing 21st, and was section champion. Others are Amelia Hauer (so), Regan Duffy (sr), Jordan Parent (8th), Annabelle Stang (fr). Hauer placed 40th and Duffy 57th at state

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7, 4:00 p.m. @ Blaine, Cambridge Meet @ Bunker Hills Golf Course Sept. 13, 3:00 p.m.@ St. Francis Meet @ Ponds Golf Course Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m. @ Milaca Mega Meet @ Stones Throw Golf Course Sept. 28, 2:45 P.M. @ Mustang Invite @ Chippewa Middle School OCTOBER Oct. 6, 10:00 AM @ Duluth @ Enger Park Golf Course Oct. 9, 2:00 p.m. @ Princeton @ Princeton Golf Course

FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GIRLS TENNIS SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 2:45 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Area HS Sept. 11, 3:30 p.m. vs. East Ridge HS Sept. 13, 4:00 p.m. @ Mounds View HS Sept. 18, 3:30 p.m. vs. Park HS Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m. @ Woodbury HS Sept. 22, 9:00 a.m. @ Hibbing HS Sept. 25, 3:30 PM vs. Roseville HS

FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GIRLS SOCCER Coaches: Rich Elliott and Amanda Saelens (6th year); assistant Sean Hall (JV)

Last year: 2-14-1 overall

Captains: Carly Walker (sr CM), Grace Navratil (sr D), Morgan Kuchenmeister (jr CM), Morgan Tomas (jr OM)

Other veterans: Teegan Johnson (sr G), Madi Reis (sr OM), Hailee Leipzig (sr D)

In the mix: Abby Jones (sr D), Maria Villella (jr F)

Coach Saelens says: “Our senior starters are great leaders who are skilled and motivated to succeed.”

Coach Elliott says: “We have a lot of young players, but they eager to learn and improve throughout the year.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge HS Sept. 11, 5:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View HS Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m. vs. White Bear Lake Area HS Sept. 15, 1:00 p.m. @ Henry Sibley HS Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m. @ Stillwater Area HS Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. @ Park HS Sept. 22, 2:00 p.m. vs. Princeton HS Sept. 25, 5:00 p.m. vs. Cretin-Derham Hall HS Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m. vs. Roseville Area HS OCTOBER Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m. @ St. Louis Park HS @ Louisiana Oaks Park Oct. 4, 5:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS Oct. 6, 2:00 PM vs. North Branch HS

FOREST LAKE - RANGERS GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall HS @ St.Catherine’s Sept. 8, 9:00 a.m. @ White Bear Lake Invitational @ St. Catherine’s Sept. 13, 6:00 p.m. @ Roseville HS. @ Southwest Junior High Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m. @ Stillwater HS @ Stillwater Junior High Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. @ Woodbury HS @ Southwest Junior High OCTOBER Oct. 4, 6:00 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Area HS @ White Bear Lake YMCA Oct. 11, 6:00 p.m. @ Mounds View HS @ Chippewa Middle School Oct. 16, 6:00 P.M. @ Park HS @ Southwest Junior High

FOREST LAKE - RANGERS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Coaches: Andy Richardson (1st year); assistant Ben Fick

Last year: 4th in conference, section champions, 10th in state

Captains: Charlie Babcock (sr), Andrew Haines (sr)

Fast Facts: Babcock is a returning all-stater, placing 24th at state in 2017 … Also back from state lineup are Drew Sampson (so) and Isaiah Zik (jr)

Coach says: “We have a good mix of veterans and young guys who work together well to push each other to be their best. A lot of varsity guys graduated but I think we have enough talented guys to step into those roles this year … I believe we will be a very competitive team both in the conference and section meets.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7, TBD @ Blaine @ Majestic Oaks Golf Club Sept. 13, TBD @ St. Francis @ The Ponds Golf Course Sept. 22, TBD @ Milaca Mega Meet @ Stones Throw Golf Course Sept. 29, TBD @ Griak Invitational @ U of M Les Bolsad Golf Course OCTOBER Oct. 4, TBD @ Rogers/Elk River Invite Oct. 16, TBD @ Section Conference @ Tanners Brook Golf Course Oct. 25, TBD @ Sections @ Princeton Golf Course

FOREST LAKE - RANGERS FOOTBALL Coaches: Sam Ferraro (1st year); staff includes Nick Ward (defensive coordinator)

Last year: 2-7 overall

Captains: Aaron White (sr C), Mason VanVleet (sr LB), Logan Moore (sr DE)

Fast facts: Ferraro coached North Branch the last two years, following a 1-9 season with a 7-3 season

Coach says: “It is a new offensive system and the players have the ability to have the best season in over a decade.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7, 7:00 p.m. @ Coon Rapids HS Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m.vs. Irondale HS Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. @ Robbinsdale Armstrong HS Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m. @ North HS OCTOBER Oct. 5, 7:00 p.m. vs. Mahtomedi HS Oct. 12, 7:00 p.m. vs. Hopkins HS Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. @ Spring Lake Park HS

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CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Coaches: C h Jackie Rehbein-Manthey (16th year, 288-147); assistants Leah Skoy, Ally Wilson, Brittany Wilson

Last year: 10-17 overall

Captains: Emma Macken (sr DS), Natalie Riley (sr OH), Molly Perzichilli (jr OH)

Other veterans: Natalie Riley (sr OH), Kori Skrypek (sr MB), Molly Perzichilli (jr OH), Sydney Petersen (so OH), McKenzie McDonald (jr DS), Jadyn Clarner (so S), Ani Beuning (jr MB/RS), Kailee Sendle (so, utility)

In the mix: Ashley Crowl (so MB), Ella Kemper (sr MB/RS)

Fast facts: Only two players graduated … Coming off a losing season for an injury-riddled team … Coach is 12 wins from 300-marker

Coach says: “We return a lot of players with varsity experience. Due to the unfortunate injures they saw lots of playing time … The goal for this group is to hit the ground running, and in order to do that they need to trust one another as well as themselves … We have all the pieces to the puzzle; we just need to put the puzzle together … Last year was our rebuilding year. This year we are looking to make a lot of noise, but as always, we need to stay healthy.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge HS Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. vs. Elk River HS Sept. 7, 5:00 p.m. @ Invitational @ Apple Valley HS Sept. 8, TBD @ Invitational @ Apple Valley HS Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. @ Coon Rapids HS Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m. @ North St. Paul HS Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka HS Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. vs. Champlin Park HS Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m. vs. Andover HS Sept. 29, 9:00 a.m. @ Invitational @ Centennial Middle School OCTOBER Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. vs. Irondale HS Oct .4, 7:00 p.m. @ Blaine HS Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. vs. Spring Lake Park HS Oct. 13, 9:00 a.m. @ Benilde-St. Margaret HS Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m. vs. TBD

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS FOOTBALL Coaches: Mike Diggins (9th year) …

Coordinators Travis Littlefield (offense), Jason Snoddy (defense) … Dave Pope (10th), Corey Reisdorder (9th)

Last year: 8-2 overall, district champion

Captains: Jordan Poppe (sr OT), John Noll (sr DT), Jake McCortney (sr DE), Brandon Xiang (sr RB), CJ Warren (sr DE)

Other veterans: Josh Meyers (sr MLB), Ricky Eason (sr S)

Fast facts: Offense has 11 new starters … Juniors were firstplace team in district as sophomores

Coach says: “Our strength is our team speed. We have a lot of young players who can run to the football. We feel our offense has done well in the off-season and improving in the first week of practice … We will have competition in all positions, which will pay off throughout the season. We will grow over time and will be a team that could make a run in the playoffs.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7, 7:00 p.m. vs. Osseo HS Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge HS Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. @ Stillwater HS Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m. vs. Roseville HS OCTOBER Oct. 5, 7:00 p.m. vs. Woodbury HS Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall HS Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m. vs. Mounds View HS

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Neil Kruse (32nd year); assistants Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Liz Literski, Mike Evans, Emily Lewandowski

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Jeff Otteson (head); assistants Dave Miller, John Cooksley

Nicole Hedman (head, 2nd year, 34 years total on school and club teams) … Assistants Pete Crawford, Beth Manson (diving), Amy Le

Last year: 4-9-2 overall

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Captains:

80-43 record, 3rd in section

Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson (jr S), Junior Chalee Moua (jr M), Matt Hove (sr D)

Captains:

Coach says:

Hanna Jack (sr), Grace Johnson (jr), Sami Ensign (jr)

Other veterans: Gracie Stoks (fr), Lauren Swanson (fr), Tatum Leibke (fr), McKendra Long (sr), Jodi Anderson (so)

In the mix: Jenny Green (jr), Lizzy Lofstad (jr) and others will contend for varsity spots

Fast facts: Stoks placed 76th at state last year … Cougars return six of seven from last year’s third-place team at section, but so do the top two teams … Tatum Leibke is recovering from a stress fracture in her femur

Coach says: “We have the potential to do well because of decent depth on the team … We should be contenders at both the conference and section levels. There are several very strong teams with the same ambitions!”

SEPTEMBER Sept. 7, 4:00 p.m. @ Cambridge HS @ Isanti Middle School Sept. 15, 9:00 a.m. @ Lakeville North HS @ Aronson Park Sept. 17, 4:30 p.m. @ Park Center HS @ Brooklyn Park Central Park Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m. @ Milaca HS Sept. 27, 4:00 p.m. @ Osseo HS @ Elm Creek Park Reserve OCTOBER Oct. 2, 4:15 p.m. @ St. Michael-Albertville HS @ St. Michael Recreation Center Oct. 10, 2:45 p.m. @ Conference Tournament @ Elk River Golf Club Oct. 16, 4:00 p.m. vs. Invitational-Armstrong HS, Christ Household of Faith HS, Osseo HS

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS TENNIS Coach:

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Champlin Park HS Sept. 6, 5:00 p.m. vs. Andover HS Sept. 8, 3:00 p.m. @ Mounds View HS Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. Park Center HS Sept. 15, 4:00 p.m. vs. Maple Grove HS Sept. 20, 5:00 p.m. @ Anoka HS Sept. 22, 1:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids HS Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. @ Totino-Grace HS Sept. 27, 5:00 p.m. @ Armstrong HS Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake HS OCTOBER Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. vs. Elk River HS Oct. 4, 5:00 p.m. @ Blaine HS

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS SOCCER Coaches: C h Ginger Flohaug (15th year, 15658-27); assistants Matt Cross (varsity) and Lori Guyer (JV)

Last year: 13-3-2 overall, section runner-up

Captains: Bria Bordson (sr A), Lexi Larson (sr A), Eliana Marciano (sr CB)

Other veterans: Mallory Monson (jr CB), Olivia Lovick (jr A), Madison Monson (jr CM)

Coach says: “We will be filling defensive positions of graduated players with girls who usually play more of an attacking role. We have lack of varsity experience …, Our speed all-around is great, and the versatility of multiple players give us a lot of options … We should be a contender for the section title by the end of the season if everyone stays healthy.”

SCHEDULE

Arnie Lamers

Captains: Mia Troska, Lauren Couillard

In the mix: Annika Allison (sr), Kalea Ost (jr), Chloe Ouren (jr), Allison Pitlick (jr), Erin Wiese (jr), Kaitlyn Davis (so), Natalie Ennett (so), Katherine Kastner (fr), Ainsley Greve (fr)

Coach says: “This will be a rebuilding year with a young group of girls that need to get more experience. We have excellent senior leadership which will help this adjustment period.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 5, 4:00 p.m. @ Champlin Park HS Sept. 6, 4:00 p.m. vs. Osseo HS Sept. 12, 4:00 p.m. vs. Anoka HS Sept. 13, 4:00 p.m. @ Maple Grove HS Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m.@ East Ridge HS Sept. 18, 4:00 p.m. vs. Elk River HS Sept. 20, 4:00 p.m. vs. Blaine HS Sept. 27, 4:00 p.m. vs. TBD

Last year: 5-5 in duals

Captains:

“We have another outstanding team full of top talent. We are deep and skilled. Players are well prepared.”

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 4, 5:00 p.m. @ Champlin Park HS Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. vs. Andover HS Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m. vs. Park Center HS Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. @ Spring Lake Park HS Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. @ Anoka HS Sept. 22, 3:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids HS Sept. 25, 5:00 p.m. @ Totino-Grace HS Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m. @ Armstrong HS

Sarah Harville (sr), Gabi Parkinson (sr diver), Sarah Poellinger (sr)

Other veterans: Kimberly Hareland (jr), Macy Wang (so), Janessa Sandvold (so), Madeline Fuller (so), Katelyn Smith (so), Hallie Finke (fr), Kayley Magnuson (so), Devon Brandt (fr), Jennifer Seppala (so), Nicole Kammer (8th), Mia Wang (so, diver), Anna Sauter (jr, diver), Sidney Bebeau (sr, diver)

In the mix: Grace Wiege (fr), Calla Kamish (8th), Alison Harville (7th), Lily Guilaid (7th)

Coach says: “We have many returners with years of swimming and diving experience … Very young team, only four seniors and three juniors. We are relying on a big sophomore class to step up for us this year … Hoping to be in the top four of the conference and top three of section this year.”

SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 13, 6:00 p.m. @ Champlin Park HS @ Jackson Middle School Sept. 15, TBD @ Edina HS Sept. 20, 6:00 p.m. @ Elk River HS @ VandenBerge Middle School Sept. 22, 3:00 p.m. @ Minneapolis Southwest HS @ U of M Aquatic Center Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. @ Blaine HS @ Northdale Middle School OCTOBER Oct. 22, 6:00 p.m. vs. Coon Rapids HS Oct. 13, TBD @ True Team Sections @ Northdale Middle School Pool Oct. 15, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Andover HS - Anoka - Fred Moore Middle School Oct. 15, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Osseo HS Osseo Junior HS Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Armstrong HS - Plymouth Middle School Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Anoka HS - Fred Moore Middle School Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Park Center HS @ Brooklyn Junior HS Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Irondale HS Oct. 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Tournament - Spring Lake Park HS Oct. 23, 6:00 p.m. vs. Anoka HS

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CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Coaches: C h Neil Kruse (32nd year); assistants Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Liz Literski, Mike Evans, Emily Lewandowski

Last year: 101-36 record, 4th in section

Captains: Keaton Rutz (sr), Adam Namyst (sr), Jack Sullivan (jr), Carsen Johnson (jr)

Other veterans: Thomas Marrah (sr), Erik Blossom (jr), Jonathan Pattie (fr)

In the mix: Landon Liu (fr), Aiden Sherer (fr), Darren Weisser (jr), Sam Wood (sr)

Coach says: “We are definitely upper half of conference and section, with eyes on top three in each …

Not consistent summer mileage by the team in general makes depth a question early on.”

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Local skater ‘born to perform’ will join Disney On Ice

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

For Sydney Berrier, it all started when she was five and spotted a figure skating dress that dazzled her. “Mom, I want that dress!” she declared. Her mom answered, “Well, if you want that dress, you’re going to have to skate.”

Berrier, 18, of White Bear Lake, has been skating ever since, and has emerged as one of the best ever produced in this area.

Starting in October, she will be part of the Disney On Ice show, a plumb job for any skater.

“She was born to perform. She just lights up under the spotlights and has so many cool and diffi cult show tricks,” said Rose Esteb, her longtime coach.

“I’d have to say she is amazing,” added Esteb. “Not only is she a talented skater, she is the hardest worker I’ve taught in over 25 years.

She is kind to everyone, humble as can be and an incredible role model to everyone, especially the younger skaters.”

Berrier recently auditioned in Sun Valley, Idaho, for skating show producers and was hired there. The 5 ft. 4 inch skater’s athletic ability and showmanship have been honed by 13 years with Circus Juventas of St. Paul, performing aerial acts on the hoop, steps and Spanish Web. Asked what Disney character she’d especially like to be, she designated Mulan, the female warrior who “was able to find strength and courage inside herself” in a world that told

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Sydney Berrier performs during a White Bear Lake Skating Club show.

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Berrier was also inspired by a friend, Maria Starr, 26, of Roseville, a former White Bear Skating Club teammate, who’s with Disney On Ice. The Disney audition process includes an audition tape — showcasing jumps, spins, footwork, combinations, along with your personality — and then the in-person performance.

“Sydney did an aerial routine, which started on straps over the ice, and then she skated as well,” Esteb said. “They were wowed by her.

The producer from Disney offered her a job and she has since signed a contract. This is a dream come true for Sydney.”

Berrier, daughter of Helen and Keith Berrier, took all her classes since ninth grade at Minnesota Online High School to free up her schedule for skating 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Monday through Friday, along with Saturday mornings and some evenings. She also trained off the ice doing Pilates, ballet and strength training.

White Bear Lake Sports Center’s skating club has been Berrier’s home base her entire 13-year skating career. Her primary coaches are Esteb and Lynn Hansen.

“She lives less than a mile from the rink, which is a plus,” said Esteb, who has coached Sydney for nine years and also coaches her younger sister Zoe. “Over the years she progressed quickly, passed many skating tests, and did well at local skating competitions. She won many.”

Berrier has performed in 12 White Bear Lake Skating shows, as top soloist for several years. Other local skating clubs have asked her to be the guest skater in their shows. She

has been in 13 of the Circus Juventas productions.

Esteb takes skaters to Sun Valley, Idaho, to summer camps to work with top-notch coaches and skate at the world-renowned outdoor arena that hosts Saturday evening shows with a star-studded cast, including Olympians.

“This is where Sydney found her love for performing,” Esteb said, “and where we made connections that have led her to Disney On Ice.” Prior to leaving for Florida to join Disney on Ice, Berrier is scheduled to give one last local performance on Sept. 29 in the grand re-opening of White Bear Lake Sports Center, which is under renovation.

Berrier will skate before a home audience with Disney On Ice when they give eight performances at the Xcel Center in St. Paul on Dec. 6-9.

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Sydney Berrier showed her skating form during a recent practice at Vadnais Heights Sports Center.

Dual hat tricks help Bear girls start soccer season 2-0

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Claire Odmark slides to the ball and flicks it past Centennial’s Eliana Marciano after the Cougar goalie was drawn out.

Mallory Monson, junior center back on the Centennial soccer team, is described by coach Ginger Flohaug as a patient, knowledgeable player who makes the right decisions under pressure and has a great first touch on the ball. While deployed on defense, Monson is also a good attacker, notching five goals last season.

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Hat tricks by two returning all-state players helped the White Bear Lake girls soccer team open its season with two victories last week.

Kayla Anderson, junior midfielder, delivered three goals in a 4-3 win over Centennial, including the game-winner with four minutes left, off a corner kick from Kenzie Termes, on Thursday evening, Aug. 23.

Clair Odmark, senior forward, pumped in three goals to lead a 5-1 win over Eastview in the home and conference opener Saturday.

Anderson and Odmark were both honored by the coaches association in 2017.

Odmark scored the other goal against Centennial, and Anderson had one against Eastview, with Katie Timmons also scoring. In goal were Tristan Lehner against Centennial and Ella Janicki against Eastview.

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Kayla Anderson launched a shot from the 30-yard line that found the net, one of her three goals against Centennial.

off a 14-3 season with most of the squad back, achieved one signifi cant goal in their opener, beating Centennial. The Cougars had beaten the Bears in the last four lid-lifters, all by one goal.

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Cougar girls edged by Bears, then blank H-M to start season

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial soccer season got off to a humbling start as the Cougars fell behind White Bear Lake last Thursday.

However, the Cougars almost pulled that one out, losing 4-3, and followed with a 2-0 shutout of Hill-Murray on Saturday.

“We were happy as a coaching staff to see the heart and drive to not give up,” said coach Ginger Flohaug. “We had some great teachable moments and games like this will only make us better.”

Centennial rallied to tie the score 3-3 against White Bear Lake (likely to be a top-fi ve ranked team) on two goals by Olivia Lovick and a penaltykick goal by Khyah Harper.

The Cougars had two good opportunities to take the lead but hit the post on a header and missed another shot. The Bears got the gamewinner on Kayla Anderson’s third goal of the game off a corner kick with four minutes left.

Against Hill-Murray, Khyah Harper delivered both goals, one in each half, assisted by Mallory Monson and Lexi Larson. Brianna Levine was in goal for the shutout.

Olivia Lovick launched a shot that connected for Centennial’s first goal of the season, during a 4-3 loss to White Bear Lake.

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Lexi Larson of the Cougars jousts with Erika Townley of White Bear Lake for the ball.

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“THE LITTLE STRANGER” (R) [SOME DISTURBING BLOODY IMAGES.] — When a stoic British doctor (Domhnall Gleeson) goes to the run-down Hundreds Hall mansion in the English countryside, which has haunted his dreams since visiting as a young boy (Oliver Zetterström) with his servant mother, to treat an overburdened, sickly household maid (Liv Hill) in 1948 in this slowpaced, moody, puzzling, well-acted, multilayered, 111-minute psychological gothic film based on Sarah Waters’ novel, he becomes embroiled in the dysfunctional family dynamics of an impoverish matriarch (Charlotte Rampling), her anxiety-prone daughter (Ruth Wilson) and her PTSD-afflicted veteran son (William Poulter).

“MILE 22” (R) [STRONG VIOLENCE AND LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT.] — Frenetic pacing dominates this convoluted, action-packed, unpredictable, 95-minute thriller based on a story by Graham Roland and Lea Carpenter in which elite undercover paramilitary operatives (Mark Wahlberg, Ronda Rousey, Lauren Cohan and Sam Medina) led by their Overwatch tactical command unit boss (John Malkovich) agree to escort to the airport a duplicitous, skilled, highly valued asset (Iko Uwais), who was granted asylum in the United States in exchange for the code that would unlock vital data from a disk, through a bullet-riddled, 22-mile gauntlet in a Southeast Asian city where the enemy appears from all directions.

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Social Security fast-tracks decisions for severe disabilities Nancy A. Berryhill, acting commissioner of Social Security, recently announced ďŹ ve new Compassionate Allowance conditions: ďŹ brolamellar cancer, megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS), megalencephaly capillary malformation syndrome (MCAP), superďŹ cial siderosis of the central nervous system, and tetrasomy 18p.

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Sheriff ’s department and students team up to shop for school supplies Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department recently teamed up with 10 students in grades 1-5 from the Hugo and Forest Lake areas to purchase supplies for the upcoming school year.

The law enforcement officials and students met at the Forest Lake Walmart Tuesday, Aug. 14 and using a list, proceeded to fi ll shopping carts with a variety of items, including pencils, pens, notebooks and other essential school supplies. Each child had $100 to spend, and if they ended up going a little over, the sheriff’s office employees paid out of their own pocket.

Earlier this year, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a $1,000 gift from Walmart in support of the Sheriff’s Offi ce “Shop with a Cop” program. Domino’s in Forest Lake donated pizzas for the event.

The department has participated in previous “Shop with a Cop” events during the holiday season, but this was the fi rst time a back to school event has been organized in the Forest Lake area.

Above: Sgt Joe Stoehr and Landan Anderson consult a list before adding items to their cart during the Washington County Sheriff’s Department back to school “Shop with a Cop” event Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the Walmart in Forest Lake.

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Right: Commander Cheri Dexter and Nora Riley shop for school supplies.

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School Resource Officer Danielle Erickson and Taia McGinnis, and other members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department including Sheriff Dan Starry, converge in the school supplies section at the Forest Lake Walmart.

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Deputy Kelly Olson and Zoey Engel check out some scissors.

Deputy Cooper Valesano and Jayden Schmidt search for items in the school supply section to check off their list.