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Too much screen time for children ages birth to 5 may affect a child's brain development, fi ne motor skills, development of patience and more, according to Centennial Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). ECFE representatives want to bring up the topic now so parents are prepared and ready to have important conversations once their children become teenagers. “Through our work with parents in ECFE, we have found that they have a lot of questions about screen time and the impacts it has on young children,” ECFE Coordinator Sarah Holmboe explained. “We felt this was an important topic to cover at this age because the more parents know about screen time now, the more informed they will be as they set boundaries and limits on screen time as their children grow up with devices. We want parents to feel empowered and confident as they make decisions as a family about their (children’s) screen time use.” Holmboe said while she was working with middle school children at a former job, she was approached by a guidance counselor, who said they were experiencing a lot of screen time issues and cyberbul-
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The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a potentially contaminated batch of heroin following a recent series of overdoses. On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Sheriff's Office responded to two heroin overdoses in Shoreview and one in White Bear Township, all within a six-hour period. The overdoses were reported at 8:13 a.m., 11:25 a.m. and 1:42 p.m., respectively. Deputies administered Narcan (naloxone) to all three of the victims. Two were revived. As of press time, the condition of the third individual was still under evaluation. The close timing of those overdoses has the Sheriff's Office worried
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Camp Invention comes to local school Camp Invention, a nationally recognized STEMbased program for students in kindergarten through 6th grade, will host a summer camp at St. Odilia School in Shoreview the week of June 22-26. For more information about the camp, go to invent.org/camp.
Two Shoreview students star in production of ‘The Jungle Book’ An upcoming production of ‘The Jungle Book,’ a play based on the Rupyard Kipling novel of the same name, features two performers from Shoreview. Shelby Kelley plays Young Mowgli, and Sara Martinez-Marcotte plays Baloo in the play, produced by Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company, based in St. Paul. Two public performances of the play will be given 7 p.m. March 6 and 2 p.m. March 7 at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine University (2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul).
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The next president of Bethel University is a White Bear Lake resident and a Bethel graduate. The Bethel University Board of Trustees announced last week that Ross Allen, 59, is the Christian college’s sixth president-elect. A 1984 Bethel grad, he will also be the fi rst Bethel alumnus to serve as its president. “My time at Bethel profoundly shaped who I am and how I live,” Allen said. “It’s the place where my faith became my own, where I started my family, and where I realized I could glorify God through a career in the marketplace.” Allen comes to Bethel from Azusa Pacific University, a private Christian college in California where he served as chief financial officer and vice president of business and finance. Prior to that, he spent 25 years at Medtronic and founded a consulting company in White Bear Lake. July 1 marks the official start of Allen’s tenure. He replaces Jay Barnes, who announced his retirement last year. In a video posted with last week’s announcement, Allen praised Bethel’s past leadership and said the opportunity to serve the school as president was “humbling.”
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titled, “What Screen Time does to a Child's Brain,� Young brains need a lot of external stimuli to develop, particularly from birth to age 3 (known as the critical period). It's during this time that children's neurons are making connections for fundamental skills such as vision, hearing and language, which used to have nothing to do with screens. A child who watches a video has a different experience than a child who listens to their parent read them a book. The video device simply tells the child everything; a child who listens to a story learns to focus and imagine the story, which exercises the brain.
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She gave the example of a young boy with a paper airplane. He couldn't understand the concept of how to make the airplane fly; he thought there had to be an on/off switch. Preschool teacher Julie Aardahl said she has observed children's interactions with their peers change over the years due to too much screen time. “I am noticing that children are not sure about how Julie Aardahl Impacts of too much to greet each other, screen time can include: and their imaginaCentennial preschool teacher • Lower levels of tions for dramatic play brain white matter. The presence of brain have been compromised ... Having too much white matter is the key to the development screen time is taking away a child's ability of language, literacy and cognitive skills. to be creative and also learn facial recogni• Interference with sleep. This can affect tion, to understanding their own emotions affecting mood and behavior. and others,â€? she said. “My role as a preschool • Poor performance on developmental screening. teacher has changed dramatically, where the • Overstimulation of the brain. majority of my day is teaching those basic • Lack of patience or “wait timeâ€? skills, gross skills of how to interact and relate with anmotor skills and social skills. other preschool friend.â€? • Struggles with knowing how to play. Too So, what can parents do? much screen time can limit the extent of • Enjoy screen time with their children imaginative play. • Set boundaries around device use • Model appropriate use “Our preschoolers are having a really hard time waiting, that is a skill that we have seen • Help children practice self-regulation skills • Give kids time to have child-directed play decline over the years. Kids are having a and to be bored really hard time waiting and being patient for things. We think it has a lot to do with the • Make sure kids are exposed to non-tech toys screen time because they don't really have • Find ways to connect with interests offline to wait with screens, they can get what they • Think of screens as a tool when used approwant immediately and very quickly,â€? Holmpriately boe said. “We fi nd that kids are getting very • Don't make screens a big deal frustrated when they can't skip to the next thing or go to the next activity.â€? Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651Holmboe added that they are seeing more 407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com. and more kids who don't know how to play.
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mounds View City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112 to consider a request from Sota Tap House and Grill, LLC for approval of an on-sale intoxicating liquor license. The subject property is located at 2535 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View Square Shopping Center. The property is legally known as: SECTION 7, TOWN 30, RANGE 23, PARTY LYING NELY OF C/L OF STH 10TH OF NE Âź OF N Âź (SUBJ TO RDS & HWY) IN SEC 7 TN 30 RN 23, PIN: 07-30-23-11-0080 Anyone wanting to speak about this matter may be heard at this meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting but want to comment, you may call, submit a letter, or send an email to City Administrator Nyle Zikmund. City staff will forward the comments to the City Council. Information regarding the request is available for review at City Hall. If you have any questions about this meeting or if you want to make an appointment to review the application, please contact Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator. Phone: (763) 717-4001 Email: nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.org Mail: 2401 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112 The City is mailing this notice to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. Published one time in the Shoreview Press on March 3, 2020.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDINANCE NO. 979 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUGMENTATION OF SNAIL LAKE, EFFECTIVE MARCH 4, 2020 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDAINS: Section 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Law, and the Shoreview City Code, and upon review and analysis of City Enterprise Funds, a fee schedule for the operation and maintenance costs associated with the augmentation of Snail Lake is hereby adopted. 2020 Snail Lake Augmentation Fee Schedule (a) The fees for the operation and maintenance costs associated with the augmentation of Snail Lake be set by the Shoreview City Council (b) The Snail Lake Improvement District Board has reviewed the current Augmentation Fee Schedule and is recommending that the 2020 Snail Lake Augmentation Fee Schedule, hereto attached as Amendment 1 to Exhibit A, be adopted.
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About 150,000 Minnesotans will see a $2.25 check in their mailbox from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) in the coming weeks. The refund is being sent to Minnesotans who were charged a registration technology surcharge twice when they transferred their title and renewed their vehicle registration at the same time. They should only have paid one surcharge. “It’s important that we return the fee to anyone who paid more than they should have,� Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Director Emma Corrie said. “We are also taking steps to make sure no one else is overcharged in the future. We will also be tracking these types of transactions so that we can correct the situation as quickly as possible.�
What happened?
The $2.25 title technology surcharge and a $2.25 registration technology surcharge fee is set in Minnesota law. DPS-DVS collected both fees when customers transferred a vehicle title and renewed their registration in one transaction. After reviewing the statutes, DPS-DVS determined that only the title technology surcharge should be collected when a registration is renewed at the same time.
Who’s affected?
DPS-DVS has identified approximately 150,000 people who paid the additional $2.25 fee. The refunds add up to approximately $337,500. The additional fees have been collected during the past five months.
What’s next?
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) will begin issuing refunds on Feb. 19 to anyone who was overcharged. MMB will process up to 5,000 refunds each day, Monday through Friday, until all refunds have been mailed. DPS-DVS updated the vehicle services system on Jan. 13, allowing deputy registrars to waive the second $2.25 fee for all future transactions, and sent information to deputy registrars about the process so overcharges do not continue. DPS-DVS will continue to track the issue in case anyone is overcharged in the future. In that case, refunds will be issued as soon as possible. The new vehicle title and registration services system, scheduled to launch in November 2020, will correct this situation by removing the additional fee from these types of transactions.
(c) Upon consideration and review of the Shoreview City Council, the 2020 Snail Lake Augmentation Fee Schedule, hereto attached as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and becomes effective March 4, 2020. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective one day after publication. Sandra C. Martin, Mayor Adopted February 18, 2020 Effective March 4, 2020 AMENDMENT 1 TO EXHIBIT A Snail Lake Augmentation Charges: Homeowner with the Snail Lake Improvement District $ 115.74 per unit per quarter Published one time in the Shoreview Press on March 3, 2020.
CITY OF SHOREVIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shoreview, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2020, at approximately 7:00 pm at the City of Shoreview Council Chambers in the Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, on the proposal that the City provide a business subsidy to Gradient Financial. The public hearing will be held regarding a proposed business subsidy of $225,000 to be granted by the City to the proposed Gradient Financial development (the “Projectâ€?) consisting of the renovation of the property located at 4625 Churchill Street, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.993 to 116J.995 (the “Business Subsidy Actâ€?). The creation and retention of jobs is not a goal of the Project. A summary of the terms of the business subsidy is available for inspection at City Hall, during regular business hours. A person with residence in or the owner of taxable property in the granting MXULVGLFWLRQ PD\ Ă€OH D ZULWWHQ FRPSODLQW ZLWK WKH &LW\ LI WKH &LW\ IDLOV WR FRPSO\ ZLWK 6HFWLRQV - WR - DQG QR DFWLRQ PD\ EH Ă€OHG DJDLQVW WKH &LW\ IRU WKH IDLOXUH WR FRPSO\ XQOHVV D ZULWWHQ FRPSODLQW LV Ă€OHG All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. Anyone needing reasonable accommoGDWLRQV RU DQ LQWHUSUHWHU VKRXOG FRQWDFW WKH 'HSXW\ &OHUN¡V RIĂ€FH DW &LW\ +DOO telephone (651) 490-4614. on and after the date of this notice. Dated: February 26, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA Terry Schwerm, City Manager Published one time in the Shoreview Press on March 3, 2020.
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CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SUZANNE GRAMSIE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT 20-01 Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of Shoreview, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at the Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126, until 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and will be publicly opened at such time and place E\ WZR RU PRUH GHVLJQDWHG RIÀFHUV RU DJHQWV RI WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ VDLG proposals to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construcWLRQ FRPSOHWH DQG LQ SODFH LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH SODQV DQG VSHFLÀFDWLRQV for the following Work: Construction of 3 stormwater pipelines and corresponding inlet and outlet structures, refurbishing a stormwater pumping station, providing a permanent backup generator, raising a portion of Gramsie Road, and construction of a berm. The bids must be submitted on the proposal forms provided in accordance ZLWK FRQWUDFW GRFXPHQWV SODQV DQG VSHFLÀFDWLRQV DV SUHSDUHG E\ WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ 3XEOLF :RUNV 'HSDUWPHQW ZKLFK DUH RQ ÀOH ZLWK WKH &LW\ 0DQDJHU of Shoreview and may be seen at the City Hall, Public Works Department. Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available through QuestCDN for a fee of $25, eBidDoc Number 6859934. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the City of Shoreview Public Works Department at a non-refundable cost of $100/set. 1R ELGV ZLOO EH FRQVLGHUHG XQOHVV VHDOHG DQG ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &LW\ 0DQDJHU RI 6KRUHYLHZ DQG DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FDVK GHSRVLW FDVKLHU¡V FKHFN ELG ERQG RU FHUWLÀHG FKHFN SD\DEOH WR WKH &LW\ RI 6KRUHYLHZ IRU ÀYH SHUFHQW RI the amount bid to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. All bidders for contract amounts of $100,000 or more shall require contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors which have 40 or more full-time emSOR\HHV WR VXEPLW D FRS\ RI WKHLU $IÀUPDWLYH $FWLRQ &HUWLÀFDWLRQ IRU WKH FXUUHQW period after their bid, before construction. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to accept the bid deemed in their best interest. It is expected that the City of Shoreview will consider the bids at their Council Meeting on April 6, 2020. By Order of the City Council /s/Terry C. Schwerm, City Manager City of Shoreview, Minnesota Published one time in the Shoreview Press on March 3, 2020.
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uring the past 10 years we have seen changes I would never have expected. The following are a number of items that come to mind. I’m sure the next decade will see technology advancing again, changing our daily lives. Smart phones got smarter, and I didn’t keep up like my children. Families can know instantly where every member is located geographically. Flip phones are coming back. Cameras can monitor your home, workplace, car, boat and vacation property. They can monitor temperatures, open and close garage doors, unlock doors and turn lights off and on. Cars have become so sophisticated that drivers have to take hours of instruction at the dealer to learn about all the instruments and benefits. Some auto manufacturers have begun simplifying the technology. Credit cards and electronic pay services have almost made cash unnecessary. cabins have reduced About the theAirplane size of the seats. Some airlines have begun to nickel and Town dime for everything from seat Gene Johnson selection to carry on bags. The growth of service animals with airline passengers may result in making the last rows into a kennel area. More and more restaurants have stopped taking reservations to avoid having open tables. Hamburgers without beef have arrived with vegetable alternatives and are surprisingly tasty. In the last decade we have seen grocery stores expand their deli sections with prepared foods. Restaurants now provide a multitude of take-out menus. Local breweries grew rapidly all over the country, even in small towns. Event centers are used for weddings and funerals. Some funeral homes feature bars for celebrations of life. The use of opioids has reached a crisis in the country which affects all ages. Addiction can happen in as little as five days. College and university tuition has increased faster than family incomes, which in part has ballooned the college debt. We have to recognize the value of the vocational schools, which provide training for our service occupations. Not everyone needs a liberal arts degree. Health and medical services have advanced due to research programs by medical institutions, drug companies and our universities. On the other hand, medical insurance costs and drug costs have soared. Outpatient surgery centers are eliminating expensive hospital care. Health organizations and insurance companies are looking more to the bottom line and placing less emphasis on the patients. Marijuana and CBD are now marketed publicly. Vaping is resulting in increased lung disease. We are in a serious time of labor shortages, which is starting to curtail business and manufacturing growth. The internet has had a major impact on news services. This is a threat to our democracy and flow of accurate news and information. Amazon and online retailers have also had a negative effect on traditional retail business, malls and all types of brick and mortar stores. Electric cars have been accepted, and batteries now provide 500 or more miles between charges. This could soon put the combustion engine in second place. World trade agreements could very well be the next major benefit for our economy from agriculture to manufacturing. The list goes on and on. The last decade has clearly demonstrated a rapid increase in knowledge. Perhaps this is the best time in history to be alive. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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Water Gremlin: Appeal presents ‘substantial question of law’ BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
ST. PAUL — Court appearances continue in the state's case against Water Gremlin. On March 4, appellate court judges will consider this issue: Did the district court exceed its authority when ordering Water Gremlin to conduct lead testing and abatement at the homes of current and former employees? The court-ordered relief to test and clean homes of workers was proposed by the commissioners of Health and of Labor and Industry, the respondents in this case. Judge Leonardo Castro agreed with the proposal and ordered Water Gremlin last November to conduct a residential cleanup as part of a Phase II remediation plan. Water Gremlin challenged that portion of the order, its attorney claiming it goes beyond both the court's and commissioners' statutory authority. According to the township company, the residential testing and cleanup provision affects about 1,000 homes and could cost between $3.8 and $15.9 million. State commissioners requested the action in late October after blood tests showed children of employees had elevat-
ed lead levels. The Department of Health claimed statutory authority based on public health nuisance. Water Gremlin attorney Thaddeus Lightfoot noted in his appellant brief that just five paragraphs of the 26-paragraph Phase II order are objectionable. "Because of the nature of the products Water Gremlin produces, exposure to lead is inescapable," wrote Lightfoot in his appeals brief, adding that exposure in the workplace is regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational and Health Administration and the Department of Labor and Industry in Minnesota. "There are no allegations that Water Gremlin employees have at any time been exposed to impermissible levels of lead in the workplace," continued the attorney. "On the contrary, Water Gremlin has presented evidence showing average blood-lead levels of employees are far below levels requiring intervention under federal or state regulations." Founded 70 years ago as a maker of lead sinkers for fishing, Water Gremlin is North America's leading supplier of lead battery terminals. About 13% of revenues is from export sales. The company employs 275 full-time employees and about 65 temporary workers. The company noted it was "inappropriate to designate and address as a public
health nuisance an alleged concern affecting a small and discreet group of individuals — allegedly about a dozen children of employees in total, of which only two were identified in 2019." After a series of court hearings last fall, the judge agreed the migration of lead from Water Gremlin to employee cars and homes is a public health nuisance. The judge implemented the commissioners' proposed plan to clean certain areas of the plant; make short and long-term improvements to layout and design; clean employee vehicles; and conduct third-party monitoring and blood-lead level testing for employees and families. That part of the plan was OK with Water Gremlin. But the company promptly appealed the requirement to test and abate lead in employee homes. The order affects both current employees and past workers who have worked at the company at some point in the previous two years. Lightfoot argued that the presence of lead in a home is not a public health nuisance. "Public cannot be limited to a community of the employees," he said, using dictionary definitions to enforce the meaning of the words "public health," "public nuisance" and "community." Counsel for the commissioners, Peter Surdo, special assistant attorney general, argued that the district court "appropri-
ately concluded that the appellant’s conduct affected public health." That finding required the conduct to be enjoined “as a public health nuisance,” according to the terms of Section 145.075. The plain meaning of “public health” is confirmed by its very definition, he said. It is also confirmed by its legislative history, other Minnesota laws and the policy implications of the statute. All canons of construction lead to the same result: “public health” extends to toxic lead conditions in private residences. "Lead poisoning is a major public health concern, especially given its severe consequences for children," Surdo said. "Because the appellant is responsible for the toxic lead contamination, it should be required to abate it. The district court did not abuse its discretion in ordering it to do so. The district court’s order should be affirmed." In a follow-up to the respondent's brief, Lightfoot countered that the judge agreed in his stay order that there is a question as to whether the court has the authority to order Water Gremlin to abate, or reimburse the state for abating, lead contamination in its employees homes. Added the attorney: This in fact is a substantial issue that has not been decided by any court in Minnesota and should be preserved for appeal.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Watershed ignoring real problems Miss Tanner does a nice job at romanticizing the work of Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) when in fact the VLAWMO Board has failed the citizens of the Watershed by wasting money on failed projects and on frivolous experiments while ignoring the real problem that exists. The real problem is created upstream by the City of White Bear Lake. WB drains most of their storm water runoff to and through Vadnais Heights via Lampert Creek including water from WBL’s old septic pond. Water runoff generated by a storm event could be fi ltered and sent into White Bear Lake instead of sending it down stream to Vadnais Lake and then asking tax payers to pay for a pipeline to send water back from Vadnais Lake to White Bear Lake to maintain lake water level. This would alleviate a large portion of pollutants coming down stream and would allow for proper ditch maintenance to stop the flooding issues which
are occurring now during normal rain events. VLAWMO has ignored proper ditch maintenance for more than 30 years. The biggest treat form water pollutants going forward is going to be a large scale flooding caused by climate change and lack of preparation for such an event. The thoughtful management of existing water levels in our wet lands and regular maintenance of our system of ditch’s would allow our wetlands to drain down and be better prepared for the next rain event. To the contrary, VLAWMO’s policy of not maintaining ditches has eliminated our wetland storm water capacity. When wetlands are at full capacity all additional runoff passes though and creates flooding downstream. A better management of our storm system would do wonders in keeping our water clean. Terry Nyblom Vadnais Heights (Former Vadnais Heights Council Member and VLAWMO Board Member)
Get your billion back
Senate Republicans announced a multifaceted plan to return Minnesota’s budget surplus to taxpayers Feb. 20. The Senate Republican tax plan emphasizes putting money back in the pockets of families and individuals, particularly middle-income and low-income earners, so they have more security, freedom and flexibility to chase their dreams. The Get Your Billion Back plan is built upon a package of tax cuts worth more than $1 billion, which will ease the burden for every single Minnesota taxpayer. The plan calls for reducing the bottom income tax rate, completely eliminating taxes
on Social Security income, expanding the K-12 income tax credit and more. “It is time to get your billion back, Minnesota,” said Sen. Roger Chamberlain, chairman of the Senate Tax Committee. “I have met so many people who have told me what a little extra money in their pocket would mean. For some, it will be easier to afford childcare, groceries, or medical bills. For others, it means being able to go to a Wild game, a concert, or a long-overdue date night. It’s about security and flexibility for Minnesotans and their families; it’s about giving people the freedom to create their
own opportunities and follow their dreams.”
The plan includes: • Expanding the K-12 Education Tax Credit • Eliminating the tax on Social Security income • Fully conforming to Section 179 of the federal tax code • Reforming school equalization aid • Reallocating more mortgage and deed tax revenue to affordable housing programs • Reforms and reductions to charitable gaming rules
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Repairs to Drainage ditch needed Thank you, Mr. Nyblom. VLAWMO was established in 1986 and was to maintain the ditches. In 2016, it was discovered they were unaware of this when the homeowners of the wetland were trying to figure out why the water level on the wetland was so high and never went down. After living in my home for 33 years with no water in my basement, my basement has been destroyed, and I am pumping 17,000 gallons a day. It was discovered one of the homeowners of the drainage ditch had fi lled it in. VLAWMO doesn’t think this has anything to do with it. The ditch has never been cleaned out. They hired Houston Engineering to conduct a study to recommend repairs. It was recommended the tree in this drainage ditch to be removed. To date, it is still there. They are drowning us out. Before they start new projects, they should repair the damage they have caused from neglect of the ditch maintenance. Leslie Bello Vadnais Heights
CORRECTION A community brief in the Feb. 18 edition of the Shoreview Press misspelled a community member’s name and e-mail address. Nominations for the Shoreview Historical Society board may be sent to Jacci Krebsbach at jaccikrebsbach@comcast.net. The Shoreview Press regrets the error.
COMMUNITY BRIEF Shoreview Historical Society seeks board nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the board of the Shoreview Historical Society. The society meets monthly at the Lepak-Larson House, 1170 Lepak Court, Shoreview. Nominations may be made to Jacci Krebsbach at jaccikrebsbach@comcast.net or 651-303-4667.
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SHOREVIEW AREA EVENTS
SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 Where: Shoreview Community Center, City Council Chambers, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Mark Armstead will speak on “What’s New in Annuals and Perennials for 2020.” Fee $3; public welcome. Contact: 651-484-4341
BETWEEN THE LINES HISTORY SEMINARS When: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 5 and 19 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Sessions will provide an understanding of why something happened, how it changed our path along with the juicy details usually left out of textbooks. Topic is “Up on a Pedestal: Women in American History” on March 5 and “White House Women.” on March 19. $17/resident; registration required Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com
DIVE-IN MOVIE When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 6
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Watch a movie on the big screen in the pool area. Bring a food item for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Free for community center members. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com
Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Explore the customs and traditions of Indian culture, look at clothing and learn words and phrases in Hindi with artist Shakun Maheshwari, then create a drawing/ painting. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
BABYSITTING 101
When: Noon-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 9 Where: Lake Johanna Fire Department, 5545 N. Lexington Ave., Shoreview Details: All blood types and platelets needed. Call or go online to register. Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org
BINGO When: 1 p.m. Monday, March 9 and March 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Play bingo for small prizes and enjoy light snacks. One grand prize per month. Register at least 5 days in advance. Grandkids welcome on March 16. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com
MAKER TEEN: FOLKARTS OF INDIA When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: Shoreview
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When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 14 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Class covers childcare skills including fi rst aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, child proofi ng and nutrition. $62/resident; registration required. Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.org
CHILDREN’S CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR CLASS When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Understand the difference between typical age appropriate behaviors and the challenging behaviors that may be a symptom of something more serious. Learn when and how to seek help, parenting strategies, how to access educational programs and learn about resources through insurance and the county to help your child and family. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namimn.org
GUEST STAR FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:30-11 a.m. Monday, March 16 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Join special guest Miss Nina for sing-along, move-along and read-along. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
EXPLORE VIRTUAL REALITY When: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N.
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St. Odilia Fish Fry When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 6 and 13 Where: St. Odilia Courtyard, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: All-you-can-eat cod and tilapia (baked or broiled), macaroni and cheese, cheesy potatoes,
Victoria St. Details: Adults can learn the technology of virtual reality, how it can be used and what’s next. Participants will have time to explore games and experiences on the Oculus Go. Registration required. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
TEEN TECH CAMPS When: 1-5 p.m. Monday, March 16 andTuesday, March 17 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Teens can get hands-on experience with technology such as 3D printing and design. Registration required. Contact: rclreads.org
corn, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverages. $11/adults, $7/ages 5-12, free 4 and under. Latino Fish Taco dinner served on March 6 includes two tacos, coleslaw, rice and chips and salsa. Contact: stodilia.org
new grant program that provides assistance to people in Minnesota to plant native plants in their lawns and effort to protect the federally endangered state bee - the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Contact: shoreviewmn. gov
“THE FAKE: ADVENTURES OF THE CHESHIRE CAT IN WANDERLAND AND THE ART IT INSPIRED” RECEPTION
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday March 26 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Four local artists and an author share a pun-fi lled cat adventure story. Family-friendly exhibit EQC SPEAKER SERIES - runs March 9-April 25. BENEFITS OF ENERGY Contact: 651-497-7743
EFFICIENCY IN YOUR HOME
When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Where: Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 N. Victoria St. Details: Learn about Lawn to Legumes, a
Victoria St. Details: Spring bake sale includes homemade caramel and cinnamon rolls, along with other sweet treats and items made by the Council of Catholic women sewers and crafters.
Ongoing NORTH SUBURBAN KIWANIS GOLDEN K CLUB When: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Roseville Skating Center (banquet facility entrance) Details: Weekly meetings with local and regional speakers and presentations. Visitors welcome. Contact: thegoldenkayer.org
ST. ODILIA BAKE AND CRAFT SALE
TOT TIME
When: Noon- 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28 and 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: St. Odilia Church, 3495 N.
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St.
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March 14 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 S. Stagecoach Trail, Afton Details: Celebrate the seasonal changes with centering exercises and easy yoga, then move into the woods and prairies for walking meditations and experiences in the natural world, followed by light drinks and snacks. $10/person; RSVP required. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
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Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
Details: Kids ages 6 and under can play in the gym with toddlerfriendly equipment. Drop in; cost is a daily pass. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema, 5677 Hadley Ave. Details: See the movie “Trolls” (PG) for $3 admission. Discounts on popcorn and drinks. Contact: amfam.com/ kidsdream
MEET WITH THE MAYOR
DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS: REPS ANDPHIBS
When: 3-5 p.m. most Tuesdays Where: Shoreview City Hall, 4600 N. Victoria St. Details: Meet with Mayor Sandy Martin to discuss issues or concerns. Call for an appointment. Contact: 651-490-4618 or shoreviewmn.gov
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY NATURE PLAY: MAGICAL MAPLES When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids 2-5 with an adult will learn about maple syrup and try a sample. $3/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
KIDS DREAM FILM SERIES When: 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6-8
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Mar. 7 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Experience up-close visits with animals, touchable artifacts, activities and outdoor explorations. Free. Contact: ramseycounty. us
CINDERELLA AND SLEEPING BEAUTY When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Where: Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: LGBTQ + musical about mental health is a 40-minute adaptation of 2 fairy tales, featuring music and gentle humor for the whole family, followed by a 15-minute Q andA session and reception. Free. Contact: 651-429-3346 or mnpucc.org
Details: Exhibition features some of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s finest artists. Exhibit runs March 2-April 8. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
SHAUN JOHNSON BIG BAND EXPERIENCE When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Emmy awardwinning crooner and lead singer of Tonic Solfa fuses big band spirit with an inventive edge. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-3421542 or stillwater zephyrtheatre.org
FAMILY SNOWSHOE SCRAMBLE When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 E. County Road D, Maplewood Details: Quick snowshoe lesson followed by a hike in the park and hunt for clues to win prizes. Crafts, bonfi re, s’mores and hot beverages. Adults $15; Chuldren 17 and under $10. Contact:612-790-5166 or maplewood historicalsociety.org
DYING TO STAY BOOK READING When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Hugo resident Denise Meyer will talk about the challenges and satisfaction of self publishing and
what it takes to earn a #1 ranking for a new release on amazon. com and read a section of her book. Limited supply of books available for purchase. Free but registration required. Contact: whitebeararts. org
COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Rob Brackenridge of Comedy Central, featuring Steve Hartman and hosted by Pierre Douglas. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
SAP TO SYRUP When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 14 and 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Participants of all ages can tap a tree, collect sap, visit the evaporator and see how syrup is made. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack
WOMEN WALKING When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 13 and Saturday,
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Worldrenowned composer and conductor Rene Clausen conducts the 73-voice a cappella choir on a fi nal tour. Contact: 800-838-3006 or concordiatickets.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17 and 24 Where: Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Dr.; Lifetime Fitness, 4800 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake Details: Hike paved trails in local neighborhoods, approx 3 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com
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INTRO TO NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join a local photographer to learn some tips and tricks for taking great photos while out in nature. Discussion of equipment, photography principles and other techniques. $5/person; registration required. No experience necessary. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn about the tradition of gathering maple sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup and sugar. Also crafts, scavenger hunt and maple syrup treats. $5/person; all ages. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
BEAR BOATING DANCE
When: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, March 21 RING OF KERRY Where: White Bear Armory 2228 4th St. When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Details: Dance to music by Free and Easy, Where: Hanifl bid on silent and live Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., auction items at the annual fundraiser White Bear Lake Details: Musical blend of to support free boat rides for seniors, the fiddle, guitar, flute and disabled, active duty penny whistle, along military and veterans. with Irish dancers Rince Nua. Tickets $35. Tickets $15 online, at White Bear Jewelers. Contact: 651-478-7427 or Contact: 651-429-3762 or lakeshoreplayers.org/ bearboating.org concert-series
LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information
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Ice house removal deadline is here BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR
The ice fishing season is coming to a close, which means if you currently have an ice house on a Minnesota lake, it's almost time to remove it. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anglers to make plans to remove their shelters from state lakes and waterways. Shelters must be removed from inland waters in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota by midnight on March 2 and from inland waters in the northern one-third by midnight on March 16. Ice fishing shelters cannot be left unattended on the ice past these removal dates. Afterward, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only if occupied or attended. According to the DNR, if shelters are not removed, owners will be prosecuted. Conservation officers may confiscate, remove or destroy any ice shelter and its contents if left on the ice after the deadline. Storing or leaving shelters on a public access is prohibited. The DNR is also reminding anglers removing ice houses to take their trash with them, as litter left behind can negatively impact water quality once the ice melts. “People need to clean up after themselves when they head home. The only thing they should leave is an imprint in the snow or ice,” Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division, said in a statement. “The majority of people do things right, but unfortunately there’s a subset of people who leave a mess on the ice and count on someone else to clean up after them.” Cigarette butts, blocking material, propane canisters and fish carcasses are among the items most commonly left behind, along with cans, bottles and bags—sometimes filled with human waste. Once the ice melts, it all lands in the water. Conservation officers can sometimes anticipate trouble spots, as they spend the winter monitoring lakes, and they also rely on complaints from other ice fishers. Those caught leaving trash behind will receive litter citations. “Leaving trash on the ice isn’t a mistake or an oversight—the people who litter make a conscious decision to do it,” Smith said. “They take advantage of the fact that the majority of people care about our lakes and will clean up trash, even if it isn’t theirs.”
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that a batch of heroin containing other dangerous substances and chemicals might be circulating throughout the Twin Cities metro area. “While all illegal drugs are dangerous and pose the risk of serious injury or death to the user, the fact these overdoses occurred so close together is especially alarming and a sign that these drugs may be contaminated,” Undersheriff of Public Safety Jeff Ramacher said in a statement. Two additional overdoses have also been reported in Anoka County and Hennepin County. The Ramsey County cases remain under investigation by the Sheriff's Office.
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Moller hosts community conversation on immigration Rep. Kelly Moller invites community members to an upcoming event to discuss issues surrounding immigration as presented in two books by Minnesota authors. At the Shoreview Library April 8, Moller will host “From Other Countries to Minnesota: A Community Conversation on Immigration,” a book-club style discussion about “From Seven Rivers to Ten Thousand Lakes” by Preeti Mathur and “From Somalia to Snow” by Hudda Ibrahim.
Both authors will be present for the conversation, as will other special guests like Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL-St. Paul), who immigrated to the U.S. from a Thai refugee camp at age 4, and Michele Garnett McKenzie, deputy director of the Advocates for Human Rights. To be fully immersed in the conversation, attendees are encouraged to read one or both books prior to the event, although it’s not a requirement for attendance. Both books are
IF YOU GO: “FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO MINNESOTA: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON IMMIGRATION” When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Where: Ramsey County Library – Shoreview, 4560 N. Victoria St. available for loan through the Ramsey County Library system and for sale from a variety of online retailers. Submitted
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following incidents:
Shoreview • Forced-entry burglary through a garage service door was reported Feb. 16 in the 5400 block of Lexington Avenue North; items within the home were moved around. A laptop computer was stolen and the front door was left open. The victim had been away from home for three hours that morning. • A Shoreview woman, 29, was arrested Feb. 17 in the 600 block of Pinewood Drive for domestic assault, assault and disorderly conduct after she assaulted a man, 63, at that location. • A Circle Pines woman reported the front passenger window of her vehicle broken Feb. 17 while she was at the Rice Creek Dog Park in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. for less than an hour that afternoon. Nothing was reported taken from the vehicle. • An Eagan man, 40, was arrested Feb. 18 in the 200 block of North Owasso Blvd. for assaulting a vulnerable adult, 37. Investigation fi ndings were sent to the city attorney for consideration of charges. • A resident in the 800 block of Monterey Drive on Feb. 18 reported $200 in unauthorized bank charges and canceled her account. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Feb. 18 from a vehicle in the 100 block of Grass Lake Place. • A resident in the 4500 block of Churchill
Street N. on Feb. 21 reported more than $1,300 in fraudulent charges made to her credit card while it was still in her possession. The card has been canceled. • Two Shoreview men, 20 and 22, were cited Feb. 21 in the 400 block of Highway 96 for misdemeanor theft after they were identified in a cell phone theft from a Vadnais Heights woman, 29. • A St. Paul woman, 18, was cited Feb. 21 for theft after she was reported for taking money from the cash register drawer at Fantastic Nails in the 3900 block of Rice Street. The citation was mailed to the subject after she admitted taking the money. • A detached garage door in the 3100 block of Rice Street was reported broken in overnight Feb. 21-22. Items inside the garage were tampered with, but nothing was reported taken. • A resident in the 1200 block of West Royal Oaks Drive on Feb. 22 reported providing debit card information to a computer repair scammer following a phishing phone call. Instead of receiving a promised refund, the complainant noticed unauthorized charges made to his account. • A vehicle was reported “keyed” Feb. 22 while it was parked in a residential parking lot in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road for two days. Damage was estimated at $1,500. • An estimated $1,000 in power tools was reported stolen Feb. 23 from a detached garage in the 900 block of Glenhill Road.
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Mustangs’ Pan, Quackenbush each all-state in 3 events Mounds View swimmers Isaac Pan and Will Quackenbush capped their careers by earning all-state recognition in three events each on Saturday evening. Pan placed third in both the individual medley with 1:51.65, and third in the butterfly with 50.11, in the state Class AA meet at the University of Minnesota. Quackenbush placed sixth in 100 breaststroke with 56.32 and seventh in the 50 freestyle with 21.20. They also teamed with senior Jack Valentine and junior Sam Magnuson to reach the fi nals in the 200 freestyle relay and place sixth in 1:27.08. The Mustangs also scored points in the medley relay with freshman Josh Wallin, Quackenbush, Pan and Mag-
nuson placing ninth in 1:36.41. Mounds View placed eighth with 101 points. The champion was Edina with 323. Pan also made all-state in three events as a junior, placing sixth in the IM, eighth in butterfly, and eighth in 200 freestyle relay (along with Quackenbush). Quackenbush, who swam mostly 200 and 500 freestyle prior to this year, switched to shorter races for his last season and thrived in them. Coach Chris Yauch had high praise for both in a preview article for the state meet. He told the Star-Tribune: “The impact that Isaac and Will have had on our program is immense. The times and places they achieve are just the most visible way they have
inspired this team. They have always led the way in showing the team how true champions conduct themselves.” Yauch said both were invaluable captains, Quackenbush as a vocal leader and Pan for inspiration advice. The Mustangs were runners-up in the Section 4AA meet behind Stillwater. Quackenbush and Magnuson were 1-2 in the 50 free Isaac Pan and Quackenbush also won breaststroke. Pan won butterfly and took second in the IM. Wallin, Quackenbush, Pan and Magnuson won the medley relay. Pan, Valentine,
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The Mounds View boys basketball team takes a 19-7 record in the Section 4AAAA tournament. The No. 4 seeded Mustangs will host No. 5 Irondale (17-9) on Wednesday, 7 p.m. The winner advances to semifi nals Tuesday, most likely against top-seeded Park Center, at Coon Rapids, 5 p.m. Mounds View beat Forest Lake 75-63 and Minneapolis Southwest 69-58 in the last two regular-season games, after losing four of their previous five games. Thomas Gebhardt, Evan Kim
Mounds View’s girls basketball season ended with a loss to Roseville Area, 40-34, in the fi rst round of Section 5AAAA last Wednesday. The Mustangs led 26-18 at halftime but got outscored 22-8 in the second half. Lindsey Becher, the Mustangs all-time scoring leader, sank 12 points, and Maddie Hanson added 10. Mounds View fi nished 9-18 overall, and 6-12 in conference. Becher, who fi nished with 1,827 points, tallied 31 points to lead a 67-48 win over Irondale in the regular-season fi nale. Hanson added 14.
Mustang icemen win one playoff game, finish 11-16
Mounds View boys hockey picked up one section win, over East Ridge 6-2 on Feb. 22, then got ousted by Hill-Murray 6-2 in the Section 4AA semifi nals last Wednesday. The Mustangs fi nished 11-16 overall, and 7-11 in the conference. In the win over East Ridge, Henry Claridge knocked in two goals, and Carson Brode, Jack Simser, James Harrington and Luke Morrisette one each. Luke Orthoff made 33 saves.
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Brody and Morrisette had the goals against Hill-Murray, the eventual section champion.
Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. Clark placed 17th all-around with 36.9875, 13th on vault (9.550), 20th on bars (9.225o), 31st on beam (8.6925), and 34th on floor (9.25). Bateman, struggling after a strong section meet, was 46th on vault (9.0375) and 48th on floor (8.475) and injured her leg on her fi nal vault.
Lindsey Becher Mounds View Basketball Lindsey Becher finished her Mounds View basketball career as the school’s all-time scoring leader for both boys and girls with 1,827 points. The 6-foot forward averaged 19.7 points, 10.8 rebounds and 5.6 blocked shots per game this season. She has signed with Concordia-St. Paul. CSP coach Amanda Johnson said about her: “Lindsey will bring a big inside presence to our roster. She’s a long athletic 4 or 5 player who has great touch around the rim. She will draw teams to double her inside with her ability to finish.” Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2019
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Mounds View had four wrestlers in the state Class 3A tournament last Friday and Saturday, all of whom qualified for state as Section 4AA runners-up. Brendan Dunagan (41-10), 160-pound senior, won two of four matches at state and didn’t place. Mannix Morgan (35-11), junior at 170, won his opening match, then lost twice. Javan Kaufman (23-13), 126-pound junior, and Jacob Solheim (22-16), freshman at 195, each lost his only match. At the Section 4AA meet, in addition to four runners-up, the Mustangs had three wrestlers place third: eighth-grader Apollo Ashby (16-12) at 106; senior Ben Wynia (21-14) at 138; and junior Nuh Misirli (25-8) at 285.
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MVSEF announces first capital campaign In the company of elementary school principals, PTA and PTO leadership, Mounds View Schools board of trustees and district representatives, the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation (MVSEF) announced its fi rst capital campaign for MVSEF — Mission: StarLab. StarLab is a portable, inflatable planetarium that engages students in a unique, cost-effective way, and impacts thousands of elementary school students in the Mounds View School District each year. The current inflatable dome has weathered the storm of tens of thousands of Mounds View elementary school children who have passed through its doors since 1990. “Simply put: It’s time for a replacement, and the foundation is leading the charge,” explained StarLab co-chair Erin Stalsberg, who also serves on the MVSEF board of trustees. “Technology has advanced tremendously over the years, and it’s difficult for our teachers to maintain its operations, from the multimedia presentations to the structure itself.” “We were pleased the foundation’s leadership quickly recognized the special relationship StarLab has played in generations of student’s experience in our elementary schools,” said Superintendent Chris Lennox. “They happily accepted the challenge of raising the necessary funds to replace the portable, inflatable planetarium which has endured decades of wear and tear.” The foundation has a history of funding programs within the district. The innovative funding of the ACT exam to juniors at no cost, increased access to school-owned music instruments (making music accessible for all families) and improved access to materials in STEAM labs are a few examples of these programs. The newest StarLab has state-of-theart software and projection technology and its enhanced software creates dynamic and interactive learning
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Leaders and Advisers of the Mission: StarLab committee (from left): Mission StarLab leaders Erin Stalsberg, co-chair, executive fellow, University of St. Thomas School of Education; Jean Modjeski, science specialist, Bel Air Elementary; Gregg Tranowski, community volunteer and Irondale, Edgewood, and Sunnyside parent; Jen Sprain, community volunteer; Kirsten Dawson, co-chair, retired teacher and chemical dependency counselor, Mounds View High School; Joyce Kloncz, retired science and math resource teacher, Mounds View Public Schools; Mary McDowall, community volunteer. Mission StarLab advisers Ryan Monson, science and STEAM integration specialist, Mounds View Public Schools; Darin Johnson, principal, Turtle Lake Elementary; and Chris Lennox, superintendent, Mounds View Public Schools.
environments. The immersive experiences increase student interest and engagement in astronomy, earth science and life science with an expanded set of curriculum resources. Using StarLab within district elementary schools reduces expenses associated with field trips, which require both financial resources and time away from school. Stalsberg sees the excitement in her children’s eyes when it’s StarLab time. “They count down the days until they have StarLab time, and then they talk about it for days. If we can make it possible for the next genera-
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tion to have this much joy from StarLab, then we should do something.” Darin Johnson, principal at Turtle Lake Elementary, agreed, “When the StarLab visits Turtle Lake, a buzz fi lls the air. Excited students can’t wait for their turn to visit the StarLab. For many students, it is the highlight of the year!” As of Feb. 20, the MVSEF had secured commitments totaling more than $25,000 toward the goal of $50,000—providing the momentum needed to rally the community in bringing the enhanced StarLab experience to students.
“We are excited to expand on this legacy and take great pride in the impact we have had on all students of Mounds View Schools,” said Stalsberg. The remaining funds need to be secured by June so that the new StarLab can be purchased this summer and ready for the 2020-21 school year. Parents, alumni and community members are invited to visit the website MVSEFgive.org. On this website, there are options to “share your own StarLab experience” and learn more about Mission: StarLab. Submitted
NAME IN THE NEWS Shoreview resident publishes book on immigration
Shoreview resident Preeti Mathur has published “From Seven Rivers to Ten Thousand Lakes,” which details the Indian American community in Minnesota. Through personal stories and photographs, the book offers an overview of the Indian people and the conditions that have spurred immigration to Minnesota; the experiences of settling in the state and establishing a community here; the professional, political, and economic contributions of Indian Americans in Minnesota, including both permanent and visiting residents; and the pursuit and celebration of cultural and religious traditions in this, their adopted home. Profi les of prominent individuals, businesses, and organizations that form the cornerstones of the Indian American community in Minnesota round out the narrative. Through extensive interviews and archival research, as well as personal experience as an involved member, Mathur tells of this lively community’s past and present.
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Chamber's comedic dialogue, sensitivity to human nature and tender treatment of her characters help the play transcend preconceptions and show the universality of these women's journeys. This landmark play is an emotional, funny, feel-good and heart-wrenching story that speaks universally to audiences of all genders, identities and lifestyles in a wonderful, entertaining and insightful fashion. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 2 p.m. March 1. Tickets are $10-12 and can be purchased online at www.showtix4u. com/event-details/37054 or at the door, if not sold out. Century Playhouse is located at Century College West Theatre, 3401 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake. Submitted
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Swans and loons will benefit from Get the Lead Out program Tanner explained. “They pick it up preferentially.” The committee had agreed to release the $1.27 million for Get the Lead Out earlier in the meeting, but they received Troop 56807’s statements. Chair Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) thanked them for the work they did. Get the Lead Out programming will include outreach such as tackle swaps that enable fisherpersons to try out non-toxic sinkers and jigs, as well as education through local outdoor sports organizations and community events. Right now, it’s not easy for people to find non-toxic alternatives in their local tackle supply shops, but Tanner and others hope that will change with pressure from educated consumers who have the power to shift the market. Joe’s Sporting Goods currently carries several alternatives, and Water Gremlin produces at least one tin variety of sinkers, Tanner said. Swagger Tackle Co. is a Woodbury-based company that makes tungsten sinkers, and Tiger Eye is another Minnesota company that produces handmade glass lures. “With Get the Lead out coming back, people can recognize alternatives that are available,” Tanner said. A large shift away from toxic fishing tackle is the most effective way to reduce waterfowl deaths from lead toxicity, Tanner explained. In theory, lake bottoms could be dredged to remove the harmful tackle, but it would be expensive and not particularly helpful. “The input that’s still going in is very high,” she said. “It wouldn’t make sense to do dredging until we can stop what’s being put in.” On her last outing to Sucker Lake, Hartmann counted 150 swans. So far, all have been lively and healthy. She frequently sends her photos to Tanner, who keeps her updated on how the images are used to educate others about swans on local lakes. “We appreciate her doing that so much,” Tanner said. “Having those photos really helps people understand how majestic they are. Because she was out doing the photography, she was the one who first encountered the dead swans at Sucker Channel. The easy access trails aren’t maintained in winter; you have to hike in. It’s kind of hidden. The fact that she was out there doing her photography and spending so much time out there alerted us to that issue, otherwise we wouldn’t know it was happening or the extent.” “That keeps me motivated to keep going and taking pictures,” Hartmann said. “The visuals are so important. I never get tired of taking pictures of them.”
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As a photographer, Vadnais Heights resident Debbie Hartmann appreciates the beauty and grace of the trumpeter swans that flock together on Minnesota’s few open waters during the winters. Her favorite spot is Sucker Lake, where she can usually find a large flock hanging together, especially on the coldest winter days. Although Hartmann’s photography captures the elegance of these large waterfowl, there’s a dark side to her visits here. “One of the things that gets me outside, as of last winter, is I go there to see if there’s any dead ones,” Hartmann said. “When I found the first one, that’s kind of what started all this last year.” The dead swan was one of 11 that turned up on Vadnais Heights area lakes last winter. Necropsy results from the University of Minnesota confirmed it: the four birds that were tested died of lead poisoning from ingesting fishing tackle. This February, at least one more bird was found dead, and its body tested positive for lead. Since these gruesome discoveries, Hartmann said she continues her regular patrol to check on the swans. She communicates back and forth with the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) about the swans’ condition and has offered her photography to be used for education and outreach. This is how the matter came to the attention of local Girl Scout Troop 56087. These White Bear Lake-area eighth graders had already completed their Bronze Award and were looking for a worthy cause to champion for their Silver Award. “They like to visit Sucker Channel and spend time watching the swans, so they wanted to know what they could do,” said VLAWMO Program Development Coordinator Dawn Tanner. “They wanted to get lead sinkers banned—that’s wonderful, and also a big goal,” Tanner said. Last November, the Minnesota DNR rejected a proposal to ban use of lead tackle (it’s found in most fishing jigs and sinkers) and ammunition across the state. (The use of lead shot for waterfowl hunting has been illegal in Minnesota since 1987.) Instead, Tanner pointed them toward other ways they could help: connecting with local fishing groups, writing letters to the editor and spreading the message about lead toxicity. The girls assisted Tanner
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in a presentation at a water resources conference. On Feb. 18, they spoke before the Minnesota Senate’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance. During the meeting, the committee discussed the Damage Assessment and Restoration grant the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement. The MPCA pointed out that wildlife recovering from the ill effects of the 2010 oil spill, especially loons, were adversely impacted by the presence of impaired habitat in Minnesota, where the birds breed and nest. As part of the settlement for the environmental damages, funding was set aside to protect migratory birds. The MPCA requested that the $1.27 million in funding be directed to its Get the Lead Out campaign. Get the Lead Out is an outreach and education program designed to reduce bird exposure to lead-based fishing tackle by encouraging people to replace lead sinkers and jigs with non-toxic alternatives. Retired Department of Natural Resources officer Carrol Henderson spoke to the Senate Committee to give some background, explaining that 11-12% of all loon mortality in the state is caused by lead poisoning when the birds pick up lead from lake bottoms. Loons and swans alike ingest rocks to aid in digestion. “Sinkers are just the right size for gizzard stones,”
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