Washington County news briefs: Reserve Academy graduates 10 at Sheriff's Office

Ten volunteers recently graduated from the Reserve Academy at the Washington County Sheriff's Office after participating in a 16-week program. They will assist Water Patrol and Park Patrol deputies, respond to emergency call-outs, and assist with public events and displays.

The Reserve program has had more than 239 volunteers since it began in 1997. Training includes defensive tactics, state laws, Washington County ordinances, report writing, boat patrol operations, missing person searches, traffic control and ATV safety.

In October, applications will be accepted for a new Reserve Academy that starts in January. Recruits meet once a week for four hours to complete training. An application is available on the Sheriff's Office website at www.co.washington.mn.us under the volunteer tab.

"Set Limits — and Enforce Them," a Youth Service Bureau program for parents, will be held 6:30-8 p.m. June 20 at Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater.

Among the topics addressed are getting kids to do chores or homework, setting limits on Internet use and enforcing curfews. The session helps parents explore how to hold their kids accountable.

Cost is $5. Learn more or register at www.ysb.net.

Washington County prosecutor Imran Ali was presented with the "Outstanding Achievement Award" by the Minnesota State Association of Narcotics Investigators at a recent annual meeting.

Ali was nominated for the award by Commander Steve Wills and Detective Michelle Frascone of the Woodbury Police Department and the members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Task Force.

"We prosecutors are not in this business for any honors, but only to do the right thing and to bring whatever justice we can for the victims of crime," Ali said.

Orput said he was "truly proud of the contributions Mr. Ali has brought to the public of Washington County."

The city of Lake Elmo will launch its first-ever farmers market on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3511 Lake Elmo Av. The market will be held every Saturday through October and will feature local vendors offering organic vegetables, handcrafted goods, honey, breads and more. For information about the market, or becoming a vendor, contact Jill Lundgren at 651-261-4493 or e-mail lakeelmo­farmersmarket@gmail.com.

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi will hold outdoor services the first Wednesday of July and August at 6:15 p.m. outside the sanctuary. The first outdoor service was held June 3.

Worship services will feature the Wednesday Night Worship Band, with Twin Cities musicians Sara Renner, vocal leader; Tonia Hughes Kendrick, vocal leader; Cory Wong, guitar; Billy Steele, piano; Bill Chouinard, bass guitar and organ; and Tim Zhorne, percussion.

St. Andrew's is an ELCA church at 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi. More information is available at saintandrews.org or by calling 651-426-3261.

Washington County will inherit a portion of Hwy. 5 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

That length of roadway extends between Hwys. 120 and 36, an 8.3-mile east-west corridor through Oakdale, Lake Elmo and Oak Park Heights.

It was agreed that the state agency will pay $22 million to the county for the road's upkeep. The county will be eligible for additional state funds for maintenance including snow and ice removal in the winter and mowing and pothole patching in the summer.