ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

Aspen Blasko, Forest Lake junior wrestler, has been a state champion each of the first two years a girls tournament was held. Blasko (14-1 for the season) won three decisions at 114 pounds at the state meet, 4-0 against Forest Lake, 5-0 against Rosemount and 4-2 in the finals against Luverne’s Bernie Rock. She was 107-pound champ at the MSHSL meet last year and won a coaches association tournament the two years before that.

Amy Thompson, senior guard, is averaging 16 points for the Stillwater basketball team, which was heading into the state tourney third-place game at this writing. A 5-foot-10 junior with excellent 3-point accuracy, she led with 22 points when the Ponies beat East Ridge 60-55 in the section finals, and with 29 points, including the game-winning layup with 11 seconds left, as the Ponies beat Lakeville North 67-65 in the first round at state. She averaged 14.6 points as a sophomore and 7.5 as a freshman.

Grant Marr, Forest Lake sophomore wrestler, placed fourth in the state Class 3A tournament. Marr was Section 7AAA champion, then won four of six matches at state, three by pin, and finished with a 40-12 record. Marr also qualified for the state tournament as a freshman but had to injury-default and did not complete. He was 37-9 for the season.

Ryder Rogotzke, Stillwater senior wrestler, was 195-pound state runner-up, after winning the 182-pound title as a junior He was 49-3, with two losses to four-time state champion Max McEnnelly and an injury default. Rogotzke lost to McEnnelly 5-3 in the regular season, moved up to 195 for postseason to get a rematch, and lost to him 3-2 in the state finals. The Ohio State recruit had 255 wins, including 190 pins, against 23 losses. His 44 pins as a junior tied the state record, and he broke it with 47 this year.

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Spring Cheese and Chocolate Weekend

When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16

Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater

Details: Samples of wines accompanied by cheese and chocolates. No reservations required.

Contact: 651-430-3310 or scvwines. com

FOREST LAKE SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 2

Where: Forest Lake Middle School 21395 Goodview Ave. N.

Details: Food, crafters and vendors. Contact: rsgdevelopment.com

VICTORIAN TEA AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

When: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater

Details: Multi-course tea and 5-course lunch and presentation by Kristin Mapel Bloomberg titled “Woman Suffrage and Women’s Rights: A Minnesota and Midwest Perspective.” Register online. Contact: co.washington.mn.us

A CAPPELLA SHOWCASE

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1

Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N.

Details: Performances by A Cappella groups from the high school, local colleges, the North Star Chorus, and Lake Country Chorus. Tickets online; free student ticket with adult ticket. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.com

END IN MIND'S ART OF DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH CATHY WURZER

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater

Details: Learn about artistdriven tools to help people have difficult conversations about illness, death and dying. Free; advance registration required. Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR

When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5

Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St.

Details: Mystery lovers and authors come together for conversation and reading inspiration. April event features author Cara Black. Cash bar. Tickets online. Contact: valleybookseller.com

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When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 6

Where: Bayport Public Library, 582 4th St. N.

Details: Preschool-age children can read a spring story and have photos taken with Mr. Bunny.

Contact: washcolib.org

STILLWATER WINTER FARMERS

MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 8

Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater

Details: Shop for locally-grown produce, barked goods, artisan foods and confections, and handicrafts.

Contact: facebook.com/ StillwaterMNFarmersMarket

SEEING MINNESOTA HISTORY

THROUGH THE LIFE OF CHARLES

A. LINDBERGH

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 13

Where: Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley St., Stillwater

Details: Join Prof. Chris Gehrz, author of a new biography of Charles A. Lindbergh, which sheds light on important themes in the state's history.

Free.

Contact: wchsmn.org

MONEY MANAGEMENT BASICS

When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 15

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake

Details: Learn strategies and steps to control spending and set realistic financial goals. Registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

FARE FOR ALL

When: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18

Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W, Stillwater

Details: Public can purchase food at a discount through a curbside delivery model.

Contact: 763-450-3880 or fareforall.org

Easter Masses

Holy Thursday, April 6

The Lord’s Supper

7:00 pm (with incense)

Good Friday, April 7

Veneration of the Cross 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday, April 8

Easter Vigil Mass

8:00 pm (with incense)

Easter Sunday, April 9 Mass 9:00 am (with incense) & 11:00 am with overflow in Kohler Hall

700 Mahtomedi Ave

Mahtomedi, MN 55115

651-426-3245 www.stjudeofthelake.org

THE REMEMBER PROJECT

FORTUNE COOKIES

When: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 and Saturday, April 29

Where: Family Means, 1875

Northwestern Ave., Stillwater

Details: Simply-staged one-act play brings to life real issues connected to care, diagnosis, and experience of dementia. Free.

Contact: 651-439-4840 or artreachstcroix. org

GREENLAND: A CANARY IN THE COAL MINE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20

Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix

Details: Presentation on climate change risks and developments in and around Greenland. Free.

Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org

CIRCUS MAHDUHAI

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22

Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N.

Details: Four-person troupe practices the traditional art of the Mongolian circus. All ages, free.

Contact: stillwaterlibrary.org

FAMILY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 22

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Family celebrations with crafts, bouncy house, refreshments, and Eco-fair with local businesses and organizations and information about how to be a good steward of the Earth. Free.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

BLACK TIE BINGO

When: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22

Where: Grand Banquet Hall, 301 2nd Street S., Stillwater

Details: Annual fundraiser for Community Thread features five games of Bingo with prizes and celebrity Bingo callers, online auction, photo booth and appetizers and desserts. Tickets available online in advance. Contact: 651-439-7434 or comunitythreadmn.org

FROG WALK AT OXBOW TRAILS

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25

Where: Oxbow Trails, 2398 St. Croix Trail S., Afton

Details: Evening stroll through a new hiking area while listening for spring calls of native frogs. Registration required.

Contact: belwin.org/events

FRIENDS OF THE STILLWATER

PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK

SALE

When: 10:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27; 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29

Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N.

Details: Gently used books for sale for $1-$2. Cash or check; proceeds support library programs. Contact: stillwaterlibrary.org

CELEBRATING YOUR WILD VOICE!

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 29

Where: Belwin Conservancy Hilltop Classroom, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton

Details: Join a naturalist and song leader for a day in the woods and prairies that includes conversation, singing, stretching, walking and vocal improv games in the pine forest. Bring a lunch. No talent required; RSVP.

Contact: belwin.org/EVENTS

CLIMATE FAIR

When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29

Where: Pioneer Park, Laurel and N. Second Streets, Stillwater

Details: Community event to advocate for climate change includes organizations, children's activities, speakers, and treats.

Contact: sustainablestillwatermn.org

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The City of Hugo is currently accepting applications for a seasonal public works employee. This position is responsible for assisting the public works department in a wide variety of tasks including: park, street and utilities maintenance. This position will exist from May through September and will not exceed 40 hours per week. The rate of pay is $16 per hour.

Applicants must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age.

Applications are available at City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Av. N., Hugo, MN 55038, 651-762-6301 or on the City’s web site at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. Applications must be completed and returned to City Hall by 4:00 p.m., March 24, 2023.

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The City of Mahtomedi has openings for up to (4) full time Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions. All positions are for 67 days. Duties include assisting the Public Works Department with street, water, sewer, and park maintenance. Must have a High School diploma or GED, the ability to lift/move 25-100 Lbs., be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The pay range is from $16.00/hr. to $18.00/ hr. depending on qualifications. Applications will be taken until positions are filled. Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or at its website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ci.mahtomedi.mm.us" www. ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Mahtomedi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Seasonal Maintenance Workers Positions

White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance

Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day).

Salary range from $14.00 /hour to $18.00/hour depending on qualifications. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Applications are available Monday –Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm, at Township Administrative Office, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110 or online at www.whitebeartownship.org.

Application deadline: Open until positions filled.

Washington County Briefs

Schaefer receives 30 Under 30 designation

Connor Schaefer, senior planner for Washington County Public Works, was recently named by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as a 30 Under 30 winner. Parks & Recreation magazine’s 30 Under 30 honors young park and recreation professionals who are making profound impacts in their communities and the field of parks and recreation. The Washington County Board of Commissioners congratulated Schaefer on his award at a recent board meeting. He has been with Washington County since 2016, and over the years has been the primary planner working with the county’s parks division. The magazine noted that Schaefer leads projects to improve Washington County’s growing park and trail system, including master plans, policy initiatives and project funding. Schaefer also works to connect communities of underrepresented populations, specifically people of color, first-generation immigrants, people with disabilities, low-income community members, and adults ages 65 and older by tailoring engagement strategies to meet the needs and goals of the project and community. He also designed a new funding approach to help park agencies address equity issues in parks and trail systems.

Washington County

CONTRIBUTED

Connor Schaefer, senior planner for Washington County, with county commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Gary Kriesel, District 3; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Karla Bigham, District 4; and Michelle Clasen, District 5; and public works staff.