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In cold weather, church becomes temporary shelter BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — About 20 guests file into Community of Grace Lutheran Church on a bus from St. Paul each evening, back home for the night.

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Ice trail traffic report Bryan, Tyler and Brad Starry make their way toward shore after an ice fishing expedition out on White Bear Lake Saturday, Jan. 4. The trio were among a group of anglers trying their luck out on the lake across from the public access area at Bellaire Beach. They reported that the fishing was slow and the ice thickness was between 8 and 10 inches. According to the Minnesota DNR, safety guidelines for new, clear ice are: Under 4” – stay off, 4” – Ice fishing or other activities on foot, 5” – 7” – snowmobile or ATV, 8” – 12” – car and small pickup, 12” – 15” – medium truck. Many factors other than thickness can cause ice to be unsafe. White ice or “snow ice” is only about half as strong as new clear ice. Double the above thickness guidelines when traveling on white ice.

Climate group makes New Year’s resolutions BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR

Vadnais Heights resident Steve Jorissen retired early so he could raise awareness on climate change. Jorissen, who worked at H.B. Fuller in Vadnais Heights for 30 years and has a Ph.D. in chemistry, is the leader of Northeast Metro Climate Action, a volunteer group that formed about a year ago. “The primary mission is to raise awareness and do outreach within our communities,” Jorissen said. The group has 10 members from White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Shorev-

Northeast Metro Climate Action members Diane Edson, Bob Hinton, Karol Durdle, Steve Jorissen and Kate Winsor plant trees in White Bear Lake last year.

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The church, located just off Highway 61 in White Bear Lake, hosts Project Home, a traveling shelter, every December. It rotates to other churches across Ramsey County every month of the year. Two churches host each month. Hosting the shelter takes about 200 shifts of volunteers, said church member Lynne Hagen. She volunteers in the evening to prepare snacks, greet the guests and play with the children. Gary Johnson is an overnight host. He ensures the building stays safe overnight and prepares breakfast. He's been volunteering for 10 years and stays overnight at the church many nights each December. “I usually sleep on a couch,” he said, motioning to the couches in the church community-room-turned-shelter, “or a cot, like the guests.” Guests sleep on cots behind partitions in the community room or in other rooms that have been transformed into a temporary shelter. In the morning, the guests are bused to the Project Home Day Center in St. Paul, said Donna Franklin, senior site coordinator. From there, children get on their bus to go to wherever they were attending school before they became homeless. Most shelter clients have children. Parents either go to work or search for jobs at the day center. The day center, located in First Baptist Church downtown St. Paul, was just opened this fall. It provides a place where parents can work toward stability. Meals, laundry and showers are provided on site, and clients are provided with support toward employment and finding stable housing.

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Hugo resident grants yard access for snowmobilers BY SHANNON GRANHOLM THE CITIZEN EDITOR

HUGO — Thanks to the generosity of a local resident, a dreaded stretch of road for snowmobilers will be safer this winter. Richard Houde and his wife Marylou have lived in their home on 137th Street N. since 1976. The two have agreed to grant snowmobilers access to 880 feet of their front yard, the equivalent of 2 1/2 football fields. “I have lived here a long time and seen a lot of mishaps, people getting stuck. It is a bad situation on this road; I see too many accidents. If you are not paying attention and you are stuck on a snowmobile on the side of the road and you have got your back to that car, you are liable not to be here,” Richard said. “We don't use that area much over there, and I was thinking if we can get them off the road, avoid that high embankment and just go around through there, that would be okay with me.” The Houdes’ property is located across from 137th Street Court N. and right before the curve where 137th Street turns into Homestead Avenue N. Hugo Snowmobile Club President John Udstuen said that the newly granted access is a big deal. “For seven years we have been making small improvements to our snowmobile trail that follows the ditch on the south side. Every year we cut down some trees, we try to push the trail deeper in the ditch, but that corner has been a massive nightmare for us,” Udstuen explained. “It is virtually going to solve more than 90% of our problems. (That area) has been a seven-year thorn in my side. I am all about making things safer for snowmobiles, and I've never liked that area. We have gotten stuck with the groomer, snowmobilers get stuck all the time, so this is huge.”

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Hugo Snowmobile Club President John Udstuen (left) is grateful to Hugo resident Richard Houde for granting access to his yard to snowmobilers.

Udstuen said the reason the area is so dangerous is a combination of the steep incline in the ditch and the overgrown trees and brush that force snowmobilers to ride on the narrow road right before the blind corner. Around 15 members of the snowmobile club cut through a forest of brush and trees on Richard's property to create a beautiful trail that snowmobilers will be able to use this winter. Richard said he is also okay with hikers utilizing the trail in the warmer months. “Mr. Humble” is the nickname Udstuen has given to Richard. “You don't meet a lot of people like him,” Udstuen said. “These homeowners are going above and beyond the call of duty. We go through farm fields all the time. I have got 11 different people in Hugo that I have permission slips for (granting snowmobilers access), but most of those are farm fields.” Although Richard is not a snowmo-

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Richard Houde’s property is located across from 137th Street Court N. and right before the curve where 137th Street turns into Homestead Avenue N.

biler himself, he said both of his sons enjoy riding and he enjoys watching the snowmobiles go by in the winter — that is, when they don't get stuck. To commemorate Richard's generosity, Udstuen said a couple of signs will be installed along the trail recognizing

him for the access. Richard's response was, “They are not going to have my name on it.” Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@ presspubs.com.

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Gary Lee Eyler

Age 78 of White Bear Lake Passed away on November 29, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Gary was a proud veteran of the Air Force and Marine Corps. Gary is preceded in death by his wife, Connie; and beloved dog, York. He is survived by sons, Bart Mathew (Sara) Straubel-Eyler, Bert Arthur (Kris), Bret Benjamin (Cathy), Brad Thomas (Heather); grandchildren, Kelsey Straubel, Brian, Jessica, Grady, Gunnar, Ethan, Beau, Annika; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ainsely, Kennedy; sister, Kay Syverson; niece, Debbie Hapka; girlfriend, Gail Casey; and many more family and friends. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18 at First United Methodist Church, 813 W Myrtle St., Stillwater, with visitation beginning one hour prior. A Celebration of Gary’s Life 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at Manitou Grill, 2171 Fourth St., White Bear Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Neuroscience Center Research Campaign at Regions Hospital. www.healthpartners.com/hospitals/regions/about/foundation/give-now/Bradshaw

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Jane Ann (Molkenbur) Roussin Loving Wife, Sister,Aunt, Great-Aunt In Jane’s words, she commenced her early visit with her birth on September 1, 1946, entered her new heavenly home January 2, 2020 after succumbing to cancer. Her parents, Carl and Jessie Molkenbur, siblings Ted Molkenbur and Sylvia Sell precede in her passing. Shadowing her life with their enriching and individual presences. Jane is also preceded in death by her loving spouses, Guenther Goertz and Lloyd J. Roussin as well her heartbeat and beloved, Greg Nowaczewski. Also beloved friend John Newman. Surviving her are siblings Kerm Molkenbur, Elaine Hilderman, John (Patty) Molkenbur, along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A longtime employee of 3M, international operations, upon retiring from there, a new found talent in painting/arts provided Jane with much passion and happiness. She was very grateful for the dear friends she made through this medium, as well as the success she achieved in different galleries. The bolder and more colorful her brush took her…the broader her smile. She looks forward to an even more exciting and thrilling gallery in heaven. Funeral services will be held at the Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, 2130 2nd St., White Bear Lake January 8 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, luncheon to follow. With “Joy and Bliss” in her heart, she bids you “So long” for now, but most certainly with the faith and belief she cherishes, looks forward to greeting you in the beautiful hereafter.. she’ll be there in her finest.

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Calendars help us plan

HIS TIME OF year our office receives a number of calendars of all sizes from various commercial and private organizations. They tell a story with words and pictures to help us plan and track important events. The VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars calendar for 2020 is an expanded edition. Within it explains what the VFW does for veterans. The list is long. Throughout the months, there are dates and historic events relating to our military soldiers around the world. Every month has a beautiful, historic picture with our flag flying and a quote. The one for October is showing an antique tractor in a harvest field. The quote is by Teddy Roosevelt – “We dare to be great; and we must About the must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.” Town Also within the calendar is a listing Gene Johnson and explanation of campaign medals and the military service involved and qualifying dates. This is very helpful to a veteran and their family. I’ve received a pretty landscape photo calendar from the Wounded Warrior Project covering 15 years of those who sacrificed. Their mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. There is a lot of information about their generosity in action. Every month of the calendar has special quotes and explanations about wounded warriors re-entering our society and supporting each other. The calendars arrive with letters inviting financial support. That’s no different than other charitable organizations who depend on donor support. The American Legion calendar for 2020 is entitled America The Beautiful, and each page has sentences from the song with illustrations of beautiful scenery, from amber waves of grain to the purple mountain majesties. The calendar date squares are important dates to reflect on. The very back has a listing of what the American Legion does. This calendar is a beautiful piece. The Wells Fargo 2020 calendar is a little larger in size, double that of most of them, and has more space to write in the date squares. Throughout the calendar the historic stagecoach and the teams pulling it are pictured. This year, the Boy’s Town calendar from Boy’s Town, Nebraska, features outdoor scenes of birds and flowers in a beautiful artistic form by artist Gene Sajsky, done in watercolor. The title is Subtle Shades of Nature. Throughout the months, the calendar suggests ways that Boy’s Town can be helpful to families and children. The main theme is “Saving children, healing families.” The calendar from the Reagan Ranch is beautifully centered around our former president, Ronald Reagan, and his California ranch. The quotes on each page are from his political years. It reminds me of how good a communicator he was. Perhaps the one that struck me most was the Mayo Clinic 2020 calendar entitled The Road to Better Health. Again, the pictures are attractive. The theme throughout is enhance your health with kindness. Some of the copy within suggests that choosing to be kind is a healthy choice to make. Research shows that being kind to yourself and others can make your health and life better. Throughout the calendar are ideas to help you add kindness and to practice this for yourself and others. Each month has a title such as, January – Move, February – Relax, March – Eat Well, April – Maintain, May – Sleep – of course it doesn’t mean for the whole month! These are ideas that should be incorporated into our lifestyle. When calendars arrive at your home or business, take time to study their message and presentation. It could make a difference for all of us in 2020. Relaxing with kindness could be a very good thing in this presidential election year. Happy New Year. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant

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5 financial resolutions for 2020 Are you looking to make better financial decisions in 2020? For many Americans, the New Year provides an opportunity for a fresh start. Despite what may have happened in 2019, this clean slate gives every person the chance to make resolutions that can set you on a path to reach your financial goals. Below are five resolutions to build a stronger financial future: First, build a budget to organize your finances Think of a budget as the foundation for your financial house. Organizing and prioritizing finances must take precedence before developing Money financial goals. Budgets help Matters you understand Skip Johnson financially what you have coming iinto your accounts and what’s going out. Once you have that established, then create a financial plan that accounts for unexpected costs such as medical bills or money to cover the loss of a job. This is especially important as you transition into retirement, as both income and expenses can drastically change during your golden years. Consistently contribute to your retirement accounts For many, retirement may seem far away, so saving for it now may not

be a top priority. This can be a grave mistake. There is the reason why Albert Einstein has been quoted as saying that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world, so it is important to save early and let your money grow. If you have a 401(k) through your employer, contribute at least as much as your employer will match in contributions. Look into options for health savings accounts. In addition to employer plans, you can also open an IRA or Roth IRA. Regular contributions to accounts like these can be one of the best ways to build wealth over time. And thanks to the SECURE Act that was recently signed into law – there is no longer an age limit for contributions to traditional IRAs – which means you can keep building your wealth through retirement. Ensure your insurance Having the right insurance is critical to your ﬁnancial health. Make it a priority to review all of your policies to ensure you are capitalizing on the best rates, and you have the appropriate coverage to match your ﬁnancial needs. Ask yourself these questions: Do I have enough life insurance for my family’s needs? If I get injured, will my short-term disability cover my expenses? If I need a long-term care facility, am I covered? Pay attention to your taxes year-round With tax season right around the corner, you may already be worrying

about your return. For many, tax time can be painful, but it does not have to be. Here’s the key — once the tax filing deadline passes, you shouldn’t stop considering how taxes impact your finances. It’s crucial to implement a tax strategy that focuses on reducing your tax burden now and in the future. Selecting taxefficient investments, implementing tax-advantageous strategies for charitable donations and converting a traditional IRA to a Roth are all tax strategies that can make a positive impact on your overall tax bill. Educate yourself on new retirement laws Half the battle with creating a successful financial plan is education. Education is especially important this year because Congress just passed the spending bill that includes sweeping retirement legislation. The SECURE Act will impact the way individuals prepare and save for retirement. Set a goal to educate yourself — reading the latest financial news or book, researching how new laws will impact you, taking a class at your local community college or talking with a financial advisor are all ways to help you stick to your 2020 financial resolutions. Skip Johnson is partner and lead advisor at the Vadnais Heights Great Waters Financial office.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Helping planet better for you, bank account I appreciated your coverage of the Will Steger event. Responding to the letters to the editor: Ron Klick claims to seek out sources that do not have an ulterior motive, then cites “Inconvenient Facts” from a disinformation campaign perpetrated by fossil fuels. Zweig’s letter asks about causes, effects and solutions to global warming. The cause is excess heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere (notably carbon dioxide and methane), beginning with the Industrial Revolution and the lifestyle it has afforded us. The effects are in the news daily: unprecedented melting in polar regions leading to rising sea levels and coastal flooding worldwide; arid regions becoming drier, causing loss of arable land and widespread forest fires. Warming oceans are leading to increased moisture in the atmosphere, which means stronger storms. Locally, it was the wettest year ever: ponds spilled over onto roads, as never seen in 25 years of living in this area. Trees and birds (even loons) that have been part of our northern environment will no longer be here in a warmer climate, while unwanted invasive species move up from the south. Thankfully, there are things we can do to make a difference. First is awareness that every choice we make has an impact. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” started in the ’70s, and still applies today. The great news is that choices that help the planet also tend to be better for you and for your bank account. As a follow-up to Steger, the Environmental Stewardship Team at St. Andrew’s will provide forums to consider ways we can live cleaner and healthier lives. From 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 21, we’ll have some experts share ideas on our choices around food and waste, providing daily opportunities for improvement. On March 24, home and transportation will be discussed. Yard

and garden will be the topic May 5. Please join us in the Great Hall at 900 Stillwater Road for these informative evenings. We need action. This is my first letter to the editor, and my motive is stewardship of the beautiful creation God has provided us to care for, to reduce suffering now and for future generations … no hidden agenda. Laurie Windisch Stillwater

More inconvenient facts I would like to thank all of those who took time to read my last letter to the editor titled “Inconvenient Facts on Climate Change.” Admittedly, it is not the most popular position on the issue; however, it is one in need of being considered in a free society. Now, if I may frame the most important question. It's not "Is there climate change?"; rather, it’s "Is climate change now driven primarily by human actions?" A response to my recent letter pointed out that “90% of the actively published scientists agree that climate change is caused by human activities.” In fact, the primary paper which has been used by Al Gore, John Kerry and many other alarmists was written by Australian researcher John Cook and a group of self-proclaimed “citizen scientists” in 2013. They claimed to have reviewed 11,994 peer-viewed papers written between 1991 and 2011, which concluded the consensus view that 97.1% of scientists believe climate change is man-made. However, by May 2014 meteorologist Dr. Roy Spencer was the first of many to note that even in the papers that accepted the premise of man-made global warming, they did not mention CO2 impacts on the temperatures, stating the methodology is flawed. This study contains claims that aren't substantiated in these peer-reviewed papers. (“The myths of climate change 97%” Wall Street Journal). In 2015, after reviewing Cook's data, an

analysis by Margaret Thatcher's adviser, Christopher Monckton, found only 41 of the 11,944 papers endorsed the idea of manmade climate change. Therefore, I state Inconvenient Fact No. 30: Only 0.3% of published scientists stated in their papers that recent warming was mostly attributable to mankind. M.I.T. climate scientist Richard Lindze explained that the psychological need for the 97% claim is meant to satisfy the non-expert that he or she has no need to understand science. In 2010 Dr. Lindze testified before Congress that NAS (National Academy of Sciences) is virtually 100% dependent on the government for its funding. Therefore, "if the government wants carbon control, that is the answer the academics will provide." Consensus claims are being used as "propaganda" tool by politicians to help fund scientists. Inconvenient Fact No. 31: Science is not consensus and consensus is not science. Ron Klick White Bear Lake

Thank you to TEDxMahtomedi speakers A huge thank you to the 11 remarkable people who spoke at TEDxMahtomedi 2019. Each had an amazing story to tell, and each invested tremendous amounts of time into preparing to tell it well. It truly was a world-class event that did our community proud! You can watch the videos at z.umn.edu/txm2019. Mary Hoff Grant

Mass delusion about CO2 I write this letter in response to the most recent diatribe published against anyone who might disagree with alarmist climate change doctrine. And, doctrine it has become with mostly invalidated claims about the overwhelming "findings of the scientific community worldwide." In fact,

nothing could be further from the truth in terms of consensus. This particular letter writer went so far as to make a claim that the concentration of CO2 in our atmosphere "never has gone into the range we are now seeing" (wrong by a wide margin). Let's look at the words of a preeminent scientist that this letter writer somehow missed, Dr. Ron Lindze — American atmospheric physicist and Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — who states rather emphatically: “What historians will definitely wonder about in future centuries is how deeply flawed logic, obscured by shrewd and unrelenting propaganda, actually enabled a coalition of powerful special interests to convince nearly everyone in the world that CO2 from human industry was a dangerous, planet-destroying toxin. It will be remembered as the greatest mass delusion in the history of the world — that CO2, the life of plants, was considered for a time to be a deadly poison.” Additionally, those who are so "informed" about the relationship between anthropogenic CO2 and climate change need to study the Planck-Schwarschild curve (please look it up) that demonstrates that there is very little difference in socalled "radiative forcing" or backward reflection of heat by greenhouse gases between CO2 concentrations of 400 and 800 ppm. In other words, the greenhouse warming effect of CO2 has already been achieved. This chart is not in dispute. These are, indeed, inconvenient facts, and I would suggest that some of the so-called "scholars" writing letters and series in the local newspapers take a careful look at the physics before saying that the "debate is over." We all want a clean world, but please do not weaponize the weather or climate for political purposes. Censorship has no place in a free society. Christopher Foley Dellwood

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Kurt Arlen Legred

Kurt Arlen Legred was born in Albert Lea, MN to Arlen and Mona Legred on June 3, 1956. He completed his earthly journey Christmas Day. Even with a debilitating brain disease, he always put his family first, and now he is free. He lived most of his youth in Brush Creek on old Highway 16. He graduated from Bricelyn High and Gustavus Adolphus College. The son of a farm family he decided to enter the field of grain marketing originally with GTA. He was not directly involved in the family farm but was always connected with marketing advice. He retired in 2014 from the same company although it was now called CHS. Kurt married Susan Tigner on May 4, 1991 and they made their home in Grant, MN. They were blessed with two sons, Spencer and Isaac - the pride of Kurt’s life. Kurt valued education and continual learning and instilled that in his sons and everyone he met. One of his favorite ways to learn was to travel and meet new people face to face. His quiet approach and subtle, dry humor were easy to love. Susan and Kurt loved these adventures together, especially to warm climates with great sunsets. He was a voracious reader who loved to collect and share books. Kurt, a man of integrity, loyalty and compassion always demonstrated a life of service. He served at St. Andrews as a longtime member and usher. In the community he loved coaching his sons’ baseball and was an avid Twins and Gophers fan. He taught the value of public service, taking his family to political rallies and town halls, showing that we can all be a force of justice in this world. He will be missed by loving wife and devoted sons, his father, Arlen, brothers, Kevin (Paulette), Joel (Brenda), sister Judy and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be 11 a.m. Saturday at North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery, Bricelyn, Minnesota. Memorials preferred to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, www.TheAFTD.org.

Jean (nee Acker) Dunphy

Age 91, of Mahtomedi Passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2020 with her family by her side. Preceded in death by husband, Jim; parents; and daughter, Margaret. Survived by children, Jim Jr., Debby (Ed) Pomasl, and Terri; grandchildren, Charlie (Andrea), Emily, and Holly Pomasl, Matthew (Abby) and Jake Dunphy; great-grandsons Jackson and Patrick Dunphy; and other family and friends. Services will be on Friday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Dr, White Bear, with visitation one hour prior. A special thanks to Spring Valley Senior Living staff for their love and care.

Donald A. Rooney

Age 96 Of White Bear Lake Veteran of US Navy Serving during WWII Owner of Rooney’s Nursery, known for his sign on Cty Rd. E. Preceded in death by wife Catherine, brothers Terry and Larry “Buck” and Sister Eileen Gorowsky. Survived by children, Tim (Rose), Peggy (Gatis) Valters, Patrick (Virginia), Dennis (Corrine), Kevin, Beth (Gary) Bosch, Jim (Amy), MaryJo O’Neal; also survived by 23 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Ann Koch, Dorothy Feldmann, Kathy Hagkull; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3 St. Pius X Catholic Church 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake. Visitation Thursday from 4 - 6:30 p.m. also at church. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery in White Bear Lake.

James Joseph Lawton III

James Joseph Lawton III of Dellwood, Minnesota passed away on December 30, 2019. Jim is survived by his children Patria Lawton (Jeff Branstad), Megan Lawton, Lara Cappelen, James (Kory) Lawton, and grandchildren Maggie, J.T., Tyus and Miles; brothers John (Mary Jo) Lawton, Robert Lawton (Roxann Cunningham), and sister Jeanne (Charlie) Ward. On December 30, the world lost a great ballplayer, coach, lawyer, friend and dad. For Jim, who often referred to himself as the “old ball player,” baseball was woven into the fabric of his life. For 50 years, Jim played St. Paul amateur baseball, and in 2011, he was inducted into the Minnesota Baseball Association Class A Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. His life was enriched beyond measure by the relationships he formed through baseball. Driven by the desire to help people and hear their stories, Jim’s law career spanned several decades. Many people found comfort during difficult times through his counsel, and it was not unusual for clients to become friends. He practiced law with the belief that most things could be solved with common sense. One thing Jim often said was “it’s not quality, it’s quantity” when it came to being a dad. And, quantity he gave – hours and hours of conversations, rides, sitting in gyms and at fields while his kids participated in numerous sports through high school and college. He loved his kids with everything he had, and that commitment was magnified when grandchildren entered into his life. He will be so missed. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, Jan. 3.

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Raymond P. Kaczmarek

Age 91 of White Bear Lake. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Honsa Family Funeral Home 2460 East County Road E. White Bear Lake. Visitation will be for 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mahtomedi. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-4296172

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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents:

tou Island Dec. 19. Subsequent information led to the identification of the subject.

• Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Dec. 24.

• A resident in the 3500 block of Alrick Place was scammed out of about $2,000 via the internet Dec. 16. No suspect information.

• A two-vehicle minor crash on Fourth Street Dec. 19 led to the DWI arrest of a Maplewood resident, 20.

• A 36-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested for second-degree DWI near Highland Avenue and County Road F Dec. 25.

• On Dec. 16, Bloomington police advised that a stolen credit card from their city was fraudulently used at two businesses in White Bear Lake in the 1800 block of County Road F in November. Video was obtained and a suspect identified. The case was submitted to city attorney for gross misdemeanor charges.

• A store manager reported three females stole a number of toys in the 1000 block of Highway 96 Dec. 20 and fled in a white Suburban.

• Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Dec. 26.

• A victim in the 3500 block of Century Avenue reported Dec. 16 that they sent $400 over Snapchat to an unknown person because they said, "they could turn it into $4,000." The $400 was lost.

• A 26-year-old St. Paul Park resident was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Highway 61 and Buerkle Road Dec. 21. • A White Bear Lake resident was arrested for third-degree DWI near I-694 and White Bear Avenue Dec. 21. Alcohol level was 0.17.

• A 37-year-old Vadnais Heights resident was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Highway 61 and Second Street Dec. 27. • A Mankato man, 35, was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal after being found impaired during a traffic stop Dec. 28.

• A 42-year-old was arrested for third-degree DWI near Highway 96 and Carolyn Lane Dec. 22.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a truck in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Dec. 28.

• A 32-year-old driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Cedar Avenue and Van Dyke Street Dec. 16. Alcohol level was 0.14.

• A 63-year-old was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near McKnight Road and Orchard Lane Dec. 22. Alcohol level was 0.12.

• A 31-year-old was arrested for third-degree DWI near White Bear Avenue and Buerkle Road Dec. 30. Alcohol level was 0.16.

• Theft of a dog food package on the porch in the 1900 block of Webber Street was reported Dec. 17. An officer checked the area and was unable to locate the possible suspect's vehicle.

• A 55-year-old from Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near I-694 Dec. 23.

• Burglary of a detached garage was reported in the 4600 block of Lake Avenue Dec. 30.

• A vehicle window was shattered and a Red Cross jacket was stolen in the 3100 block of Glen Oaks Avenue Dec. 23: $200 damage loss; $50 theft loss. Surveillance video was obtained; suspect vehicle is described as a “ratty” blue-colored four-door sedan. Suspects are unidentified.

• A string of burglaries and attempted burglaries of detached garage units was reported in the 1500 block of Park Street Dec. 30.

• Theft of about $190 worth of cigarettes was reported in the 1700 block of Highway 96 Dec. 23.

• A 54-year-old Oakdale man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Century Avenue and I-694 Dec. 31.

• Employee theft was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue South Dec. 17. • A 29-year-old White Bear Lake driver was arrested for driving while impaired in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Dec. 18. • An argument escalated to the point where an artificial Christmas tree was thrown at a victim in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Dec. 19. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 4000 block of Highway 61 Dec. 19. • A White Bear Lake resident was arrested for fi fth-degree domestic assault in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Dec. 19. • Mail theft occurred in the 2500 block of Mani-

• A male passed two counterfeit bills in 4600 block of Highway 61 Dec. 23. Officers arrived on scene and investigated the incident. A 39-yearold White Bear Lake resident was placed under arrest for gross misdemeanor offering counterfeit currency. • A backpack, electronics and clothing were taken from a vehicle in the 3500 block of Auger Avenue Dec. 24.

• A victim reported her purse was stolen from her shopping cart in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Dec. 30.

• A domestic assault was reported in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue Jan. 1. Charges are pending prosecutorial review. • A burglary of a garage occurred in the 1800 block of Birch Street Jan. 2. Approximately $200 worth of tools were stolen and no suspects have been identified.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood

• Residents of Wildwood Avenue reported that a virtual reality headset belonging to one of their sons was stolen Dec. 6. The parents think their other son took the item and pawned it. The parties only wanted a case number and did not want to press charges so that they could speak with their son while checking pawn shops on their own.

Dellwood

• A resident in the 30 block of Peninsula Road on Dec. 2 reported that mail delivered to her residence at 2:30 p.m. that day was gone when she went to get it from her mailbox at 2:45 p.m. The complainant found an empty package by the mailbox that was ripped open. The complainant told Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies she didn’t know what was in the package. Extra patrol was requested for the area. • A resident on Apple Orchard Road on Dec. 3 reported her ex-boyfriend for harassment after he tried to contact her via cell phone and different forms of social media. Deputies advised the complainant to block all numbers and delete all forms of social media to stop the possibility of contact. Deputies tried twice to contact the harasser without result. The next day, the complainant reported her ex-boyfriend again for creating a condescending Instagram account depicting her in a negative way. The complainant had already contacted Instagram to delete the

account. Deputies advised the complainant on how to obtain a harassment restraining order and to block all communication with the ex-boyfriend. Deputies again met with negative results after trying to contact the ex-boyfriend. • A biting dog was reported Dec. 5 on Bayhill Road.

Grant

• A disturbance was reported at 1:21 a.m. Dec. 1 in the 8000 block of 60th Street N. after Uber passengers became upset that their driver tried to drive up their driveway to drop them off instead of letting them out at the street. The Uber driver confi rmed that the passengers became angry when he attempted to drive up their driveway to drop them off. The driver said he had received payment and just wanted to leave. All parties stated that no crime occurred, and everyone was released into the night. • A walker on the Gateway Trail reported returning to her vehicle parked in the trail lot in the 10000 block of Dellwood Road N. after her walk at 2:47 p.m. Dec. 1 and fi nding her passenger side window smashed and her purse taken. The complainant said her purse had been concealed under her snow pants. She also said that her credit card had already been used at the Stillwater Target, and that she was in the process of canceling all her accounts. • A resident in the 10000 block of 62nd Street N. reported that her garage service door was kicked in overnight Dec. 1-2 and a thumb drive was taken from her car. The complainant asked for extra patrol during the night.

• A male driver was cited Dec. 2 on eastbound Highway 36 at Manning Avenue N. for violating the handsfree phone law after deputies in their unmarked squad car noticed the driver to the left of them waiting at the light talking into a cell phone he held to his right ear. When deputies asked the driver to guess why he was stopped, he said it was because he answered a phone call. • A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway in the 10000 block of 110th Street during the late afternoon of Dec. 6. The keys had been left inside the center console. Deputies suspected that the theft and an elopement that was taking place at about the same time one mile away could be connected.

Mahtomedi

• A resident on Mahtomedi Avenue reported possible harassment issues with her neighbors on Dec. 4. • A female motorist was cited Dec. 4 on eastbound 75th Street N. at Hilton Trail N. for hands-free phone violation after a westbound unmarked squad observed her holding a cell phone in front of her face while both vehicles were stopped at the red light. When deputies explained why they stopped her, the driver said she thought she could hold her phone in her hands while stopped at the red light. • A male motorist was cited Dec. 4 in the 1000 block of East Shore Avenue for driving after revocation after deputies conducted a computer check of the vehicle. During the stop, deputies asked the passenger to exit the vehicle while they conducted a search. When a small bag containing suspected meth along

with syringes were found near her seat, the passenger was arrested for fi fth-degree possession and paraphernalia possession. A debit card belonging to a third party was found in the subject’s purse. • Attempted fraud was reported Dec. 5 on East Avenue, with no loss to the complainant. • A resident of a multiunit dwelling on East Avenue reported that an unknown person had gained entry to the building overnight Dec. 5-6. The elevator key box was taken and several door latches were taped open so they couldn’t lock. At fi rst nothing was reported taken during the burglary, but several items were reported stolen the next day. • A large camper was reported stolen Dec. 7 from a church parking lot on Mahtomedi Avenue.

Pine Springs

• A Wisconsin driver was cited at 1:33 a.m. Dec. 6 on westbound Highway 36 at Hilton Trail for driving after suspension by deputies on special patrol who pulled him over for a license plate light that was not illuminated. Although the motorist had a Wisconsin driver’s license, deputies ran his credentials through the computer and discovered he was suspended from driving in Minnesota. The subject was also verbally warned for no proof of insurance and for the inoperable license plate light. The driver’s truck was parked legally on the right shoulder, and the driver had to fi nd other transportation back to Wisconsin.

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DNR officials stress snowmobile safety as fatal crashes trend up This holiday season, conservation officers from the Department of Natural Resources are reminding all snowmobile riders to make safety their priority as the number of fatal crashes around the state has trended upward the past few years. Three riders have died so far this winter and there have been other close calls, including snowmobiles that have gone through the ice and an instance in which a person was hit while walking on the ice. Last winter, 10 riders lost their lives in snowmobile-related crashes, five died the year before and three people died in 2015-16. “We want people enjoying the Minnesota winter, but we want them to do it safely,” said Bruce Lawrence, recreational vehicle coordinator with the DNR’s Enforcement Division. Snow cover throughout Minnesota, including on many of the 22,000 miles of trails that traverse the state (varying local conditions mean not all are yet groomed), have led to a surge in the number of people

taking advantage of a fun and unique way to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoors. “Passing along your passion for the outdoors is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person,” he said. “By modeling safe behavior, you can ensure that passion lives on in youngsters and new snowmobile riders.” Lawrence offers the following tips to ensure a safe ride: • Stay on marked trails. The state’s snowmobile clubs work hard to keep trails in good riding condition. Riders who stay on groomed trails are less likely to strike an obstacle or trespass onto private property. In parts of the state, wet conditions where trails go through low areas or across lakes mean trails aren’t yet groomed. Riders should plan ahead and check trail conditions before heading out. • Leave the booze at home. Drinking and riding is one of two main factors in crashes, and plays a

role in about 60% of those that are fatal. • Watch the speed. Going too fast is the other main factor in crashes. Many serious and fatal crashes occur when a speeding snowmobiler loses control or strikes an object. • Be careful on the ice. During the past two winters, every through-the-ice fatality but one has involved people who were riding a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle when they fell through. There must be at least 5 to 7 inches of new, clear ice to support the weight of a snowmobile and rider. • Take a snowmobile safety course. It’s required of anyone born after 1976 and recommended for everyone. People with snowmobile safety certification are less likely to be involved in serious or fatal crashes. Additional safety tips can be found online at mndnr. gov/snowmobiling/safety.html Press release

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Garage fire out before spread to house A garage fire occurred in the 4000 block of Clover Avenue on the afternoon of Dec. 29. The Vadnais Heights Fire Department, Lake Johanna Fire Department, Little Canada Fire Department and White Bear Lake Fire Department all helped put out the fire. Crews knocked down the bulk of the fire with handlines and prevented the fire from spreading to the house. There were cars inside the garage that were damaged in the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Two minor fires at Water Gremlin

Two minor fires occurred at Water Gremlin in late December, according to media reports. The fires occurred Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 and did not require response from the fire department. They were put out by employees. The fires were not chemical-related. Water Gremlin officials reported the fires were from a die cast production machine. According to Water Gremlin, nothing was damaged and no one was injured.

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A large garage fire occurred in Vadnais Heights Dec. 29. Firefighters prevented it from spreading to the house.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

Vadnais Heights

• A domestic assault was reported in the 900 block of East County Road D Dec. 16. • A license plate was reported taken from a vehicle and replaced with another in the 700 block of Stockdale Road Dec. 16. The victim didn’t know when the theft occurred; it was fi rst noticed when the victim was at work in Oakdale. • A rear passenger window was smashed and a purse stolen from a car in a health clinic parking lot in the 3500 block of Labore Road Dec. 16. A credit card was used at Target in Vadnais Heights. A suspect and vehicle were identified. The vehicle was stopped by deputies and the suspect was arrested for fi nancial transaction card fraud and on a felony warrant. The case was sent to the Ramsey County Attorney for review of charges. • An Oakdale woman was cited for trespassing and shoplifting in the 3200 block of Highway 61 Dec. 18. • A male grabbed a pair of Timberland boots and ran out of a store in the 900 block of County Road E Dec. 19. • Four males stole about $600 worth of liquor from behind a counter in the 100 block of Vadnais Boulevard Dec. 20. They ran from the store and fled in a gray, two-door vehicle. • Deputies responded to TruGreen in Vadnais Heights on a theft from auto report Dec. 20. Catalytic converters were stolen from four vehicles in the parking lot. • An adult male was arrested for domestic assault in the 1100 block of County Road D East Dec. 22. He was cited for assault and disorderly conduct.

• A wallet was reported stolen from an employee’s purse sometime during a work shift in the 800 block of County Road E Dec. 22. • A motor vehicle theft was reported at Kwik Trip Dec. 23. The victim left his 1992 Toyota Camry running with the keys in the ignition while he went into the store. He saw a male running to his vehicle and saw the male steal his vehicle. The male was recorded on the store’s surveillance system. The victim ran to the parking lot and made eye contact with the thief, who reversed quickly, striking another car, before fleeing. A short time later, officers spotted the stolen Toyota in a parking lot in St. Paul. They saw a male walking away from the vehicle. He was detained and police saw him drop the keys to the stolen Toyota. He also had the victim’s phone.

reported in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive Dec. 23. Possible suspect information was obtained from a video. • Burglary was reported in the 2300 block of Hoxie Avenue Dec. 27. A neighbor reported someone attempting to get inside. Responding deputies cleared the house, saw no signs of forced entry, secured the back door to the home, and made a call to the resident to check to see if anything was taken. Possibly it was their son coming back to get some of his things. • Domestic assault was reported in the 5600 block of Otter View Trail Dec. 27. The incident is under investigation. • Deputies responded to an alleged assault in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive Dec. 28. There was a fi ght between three employees. The case was sent to the city attorney for review.

White Bear Township

• A 50-year-old Hugo man passed out at the wheel of his vehicle at a stoplight at Buffalo Street and Highway 61 was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal Dec. 19. • A resident in the 5200 block of Beaver Street received a license plate toll statement from the state of Colorado for plates that were from a vehicle that had been junked two years prior. He reported the issue to the sheriff’s office Dec. 21 so the plates could be recorded as stolen. • Burglary was reported in the 4500 block of Wood Duck Drive Dec. 23. A detached garage/ office was broken into sometime overnight Dec. 23. Electronics and Christmas gifts were stolen. • Theft of diesel fuel was reported in the 5800 block of Centerville Road Dec. 23. About 300 gallons were stolen from equipment and a storage tank at a construction site. • Theft of cash via a quick-change scam was

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Clients are referred to Project Home through Ramsey County. Common client causes for homelessness include home foreclosures or losing a job, Franklin said. There is no time limit on how long clients can stay at the traveling shelter, but they usually stay for an average of three months. Project Home, a program of Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul, has been using the model of a traveling shelter at churches since it began 20 years ago. The volunteers provided by each church reduce the cost of staff that would be needed to operate the shelter. Carole Hennig said she volunteers out of empathy. â€œI do it because I feel we are all one or two paychecks away from this happening to us,â€? she said. â€œNone of us is above this.â€? Hagen concurs. She went through a time when she was close to needing an emergency shelter when she was evicted from a home. Volunteers enjoy meeting the guests and playing with their children. They hang out with the teens and help them work on job interviewing skills. â€œI think they give as much to us as we give to them,â€? Johnson said. Volunteering at the church shelter is an option that is open to anyone in the community, Johnson said; volunteers don't have to be a member of the church to participate. The day center is also in need of volunteers on an ongoing basis. Volunteers are also needed to move cots and supplies from church to church each month. For more information, visit interfaithaction.org/programs/projecthome/.

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Community of Grace Lutheran Church members Gary Johnson, Lynne Hagen, Kathy Nelson and Carole Hennig display items they keep in their warehouse to give to those who stay at the churchâ€™s temporary shelter â€” items such as blankets, towels and toiletries.

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Novemberâ€™s end marked the close of a long journey for Minnesota Commercial Railway (MCR), owner of the nearly century-old rail spur serving Hugoâ€™s Bald Eagle Industrial Park and other businesses and industries in the Hugo and White Bear Lake area, according to Wayne Hall, MCR chief operating officer. â€œThat date saw completion by us of all work required to completely rebuild and renew the spur,â€? Hall said. The effort saved it from possible abandonment and assures years of continuing service to several of the areaâ€™s largest employers, among them JL Schwieters, Loadmaster Lubricants, Polar Plastics and Northern Pallet, all located in Hugo. â€œIt was a dire situation for the entire local community when MCR announced nearly four years ago it would be forced to shut down the aging rail spur because it could not economically justify or afford the cost of repairs,â€? said Tom Snell, executive director of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. â€œThe loss of daily rail service would have forced some of these companies to leave Hugo and relocate their operations somewhere else, perhaps even to another state, putting hundreds of local jobs at risk and leaving empty buildings behind.â€? Civic leaders and members of the business community, alarmed and led by the chamber, mobilized to pursue what they concluded was the only feasible solution â€” a request for direct financial help from the Minnesota Legislature. Local legislators joined the effort, providing bipartisan support and leadership at the Capitol. However, it still took lobbying and testifying through three separate legislative sessions to finally win a $1.5 million appropriation in 2017. â€œThat investment by the State of Minnesota paid off in spades,â€? said Snell, who pointed to a $20 million plant expan-

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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. 2020 ELECTION INFORMATION – In 2016 the legislature authorized the establishment of a presidential nomination primary. This primary takes place on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This primary supplements (not replaces) the party caucus model used for many years in Minnesota. In a presidential nomination primary only presidential candidates from a major party appear on the ballot. During this primary each major party’s nominees must be on separate ballots, therefore a voter must state which party’s ballot they want when voting in the presidential nomination primary. If the voter refuses to select a party, they will not be able to vote in the presidential nomination primary. Nominees for other offices (senators, representatives, etc.) will continue to be selected at the state primary election in August. Registered voters may vote absentee up to 46 days before the presidential primary day. As such, absentee voting for the presidential primary begins on January 17th. Residents can vote by mail or cast their ballot in person at the Ramsey County Elections Office, 90 Plato Boulevard West, St. Paul, from January 17 to February 25th from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. From February 26th through March 2nd additional locations & hours will be available. Mark your calendar for the three 2020 election dates: March 3, 2020 - (presidential nominating primary) August 11, 2020 – (primary election) November 3, 2020 – (general election)

Election day voting locations will be the same for each of the 3 elections. The White Bear Lake Library will once again serve as an election location. If you have questions please contact the elections offi ce at 651.266.2171. THE WATER EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM IS BACK – White Bear Township has once again been awarded a water efficiency grant from the Metropolitan Council. What this means is that Township water customers whose bills are not delinquent, may apply for rebates as follows: • Up to a maximum of $200 for a WaterSense labeled toilet • Up to a maximum of $125 for an Energy Star Residential Clothes Washing Machine • Up to a maximum of $200 for a WaterSense labeled Irrigation System Controller • Up to a maximum of $150 for a WaterSense labeled Spray Sprinkler Body • Up to a maximum of $150 for an Irrigation Audit by a Water Sense Certified Professional A copy of the original purchase receipt & invoice for installation (if applicable) must be provided with the application. The rebate program runs through June 30, 2022 or until the funds are depleted. Please contact the Township Offices at 651.747.2750 information or visit our website at www.whitebeartownship.org/165/ Water-Efficiency-Rebate-Program. 654822

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iew and North Oaks. “We are very active. We usually have one event and one planning meeting per month.” Members also spend time advocating before local politicians and volunteering. The group was started by Chuck Prentice, who has launched several other climate action groups across the Twin Cities metro. Several months after it was launched, Jorissen joined and then stepped up to lead the northeast metro group. “When I saw what they were doing with the events and speakers, I wanted to be a bigger part of this,” he remembered. Jorissen’s interest in combatting climate change began when he was a junior at Hamline University in 1983. For his term presentation for his chemistry major, he chose to study the “greenhouse effect.” “I looked at how the Arctic was warming faster than the rest of the globe,” he said. When he gave his presentation about how some scientists expected the Northwest Passage sea route through the Arctic Ocean to melt so much it would be open by 2050 and the Northeast Passage to open by 2100, his professor laughed. “At the time that was inconceivable,” Jorissen said. “The ice north of Canada was 15 to 20 feet thick and no boat could go through other than an icebreaker,” he said. But today, you can book a cruise through the Northwest Passage. It has been open almost every summer since 2005. Some commercial boats can get through the Northeast Passage without the aid of an icebreaker. “That is 85 years earlier than the alarmists were saying back in the ’80s,” he explained. “It is all happening very fast, faster than most scientists predicted. To see the inaction we’ve taken over the last 30 years is pretty hard to take.” Now, Jorissen hopes he can influence others to each do the small part they can to combat climate change. “Given the lack of action at the national level, we need to step up our efforts here to demonstrate to the rest of the U.S. and the world that these changes are economically advantageous, better for our near-term health, and will provide a better world for our children and grandchildren,” Jorrisen noted. It begins with understanding and then getting involved, he said. Northeast Metro Climate Action holds educational events once a month that anyone can attend. The group is also looking for more members from the northeast metro, from New Brighton to Mahtomedi. Other groups are forming further south and north, in Maplewood and Lino Lakes. “Our future vision is to get at least four or five people from each of the communities we are in to work more locally with city governments and our elected representatives,” Jorissen said. For example, Jorissen, who has lived in Vadnais Heights for 27 years, has been meeting with Vadnais Heights community leaders to encourage the city to join GreenStep Cities, a state program that helps cities meet sustainability goals. Neighboring cities White Bear Lake, Shoreview and Mahtomedi are thriving in the program, Joris-

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Northeast Metro Climate Action members from White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview and North Oaks met at the Shoreview library on New Year’s Eve. (From left) Jesse Ehrenreich, Michelle Burlew, John Bauhs, Kate Winsor, Steve Jorissen, Diane Edson, Bob Hinton, Steve Olinger and Lori Olinger. One additional member, Karol Durdle, is not pictured.

NORTHEAST METRO CLIMATE ACTION NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Northeast Metro Climate Action shares New Year’s Resolutions with the community that will make a difference for the environment and help mitigate the effects of climate change. The list includes actions to drive systemic changes as well as individual actions to reduce carbon emissions. The list also includes resources to help with actions taken by individuals. 1. Talk about the climate crisis with friends and family — watch the Katharine Hayhoe TED Talk, “The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it.” 2. Learn more about the climate crisis — Go to climate.nasa.gov/evidence for a short overview. To really dig in, sign up for Michael Mann’s Climate Science course on edX (it’s free) or read “The Uninhabitable Earth,” by David Wallace-Wells. 3. Learn about solutions to the climate crisis — read “Drawdown” by Paul Hawken; go to drawdown.org to browse solutions. 4. Call or write your elected representatives and let them know you are concerned about the climate crisis. Find candidates for the upcoming elections who share your concerns about the climate crisis. 5. Support local nonprofits such as Fresh Energy, MN350, Great Plains Institute and Environmental Initiative. National nonprofits for climate action include the Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby and 350.org. 6. Make your home more efficient: Install a programmable thermostat. Make sure you have 12 inches (R-50) of insulation in your attic. Schedule a home energy audit at mncee.org. Replace all incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. Wash less laundry and use cold water. When you need new appliances, buy appliances with the best EnergyStar ratings available. 7. Resolve to reduce transportation emissions: Bike or walk for short trips. Use public transit. When you are ready for a new vehicle, go to pluginconnect.com to learn about Evs. Plan a “stay-cation” or look into carbon offsets for your trip. 8. Resolve to eat less red meat (one pound of beef produces about 10 times the carbon emissions as one pound of chicken). 9. Compost organic waste — find an organics recycling center near you. Organic waste in a landfill decomposes to release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting returns the carbon to the soil, where it is safely sequestered. 10. Resolve to reduce food waste. Americans discard 40% of the food produced in the U.S. Drawdown ranks food waste as the third-most impactful solution to the climate crisis.

sen noted, and it would make sense for the city of Vadnais Heights to join as well. “We need to act collectively as individuals and demand systemic changes from our policymakers,” Jorissen noted. “Minnesota has been one of the states leading the charge on transitioning to a clean energy economy.” The public is invited to the group’s monthly speaker and fi lm events. The next event is 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Ramsey County Library Shoreview. Stan Sattinger of MN350 will present on farming, food and the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas

emissions can be reduced by eliminating food waste and reducing the proportion of meat eaten or by purchasing meat produced in a certain manner. Sattinger will discuss ways people can take action on this. Northeast Metro Climate Action will hold events with former news anchor Don Shelby and meteorologist Paul Douglas this winter and spring. Watch the Press Publications calendar or northeastmetroclimateaction.org.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Coffee with Dr. K Community members are invited to stop by and chat with Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak (Dr. K) over a cup of coffee at the downtown White Bear Lake Caribou Coffee from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. There is no set agenda, so please feel free to order from the barista and find Dr. K in the meeting room to join the conversation.

Monthly mental well-being series District staff and families are invited to attend monthly presentations focused on mental well-being throughout the school year. The fifth presentation will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the District Center Community Room 112. The topic will be “Sitting in Circle: How to Support the Middle School Girl You Love” by Christina Nguyen with Dreaming Sky Coaching.

Career Pathways receives Walser Foundation Grant White Bear Lake Area Schools Career Pathways recently learned it received a grant from the Walser Foundation Group which will help Automotive Career Pathway students receive ALLDATA Certification. ALLDATA Certification proves that students have the skills and knowledge needed to repair at a professional level and become a Certified Automotive Information Specialist (CAIS).

Student to perform in Austria Mahtomedi High School student Cassandra Kasper has been selected for the 2020 High School Honors Performance Series at Musikverein in Austria. Kasper will perform as an alto in June with the Honors Ensemble. Participation in one of the three Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.

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MacPhail Center for Music is now open for spring enrollment for all ages (six weeks to 100-plus years) at the White Bear Lake location and online. Instruction is offered in 35 instruments plus voice. For more information, visit macphail.org or call 612-3210100.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that ﬁts your needs. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

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3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 4 pm

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Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3pm

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First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota

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Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm

3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org

650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330

Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin

COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER 9am Tradi ons service 10:45am New Crossings

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LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER L Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Capt’s Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 208 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood • 651-779-9177

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Sunday Services & Religious Ed: 9 & 11am

Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour 9:30 – for all ages – Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org

We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join US!

Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM

White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church 2175 1st St • 55110-3462 StJohnWilderness.org

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When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear TEDTALKS DISCUSSION Lake GROUP Details: Open to When: 11:30-1 p.m. everyone to purchase Thursday, Jan. 9 fresh fruit, vegetables Where: White Bear Lake and frozen meat Library, 2150 2nd St. packages at a discounted price. Cash, Details: Bring a bag credit cards and EBT lunch and watch a accepted. video on ‘ideas worth spreading’. This Contact: fareforall.org month’s topic is what you should know about 35TH ANNUAL vaping and e-cigarettes. WEDDING EXPO Free; registration When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. recommended. Sunday, Jan. 12 Contact: 651-724-6007 or Where: Best Western rclreads.org Plus, White Bear Country Inn ICE SKATING PARTY Details: Vendors, When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, entertainment, demos, Jan. 11 samples. Brides free Where: Community Park with registration; fi rst Warming House, 651 50 get swag bag. $5/ E County Rd. F guest at the door. and Westfield Park Contact: marketing@ Warming House, 520 presspubs.com Westfield Lane, Vadnais Heights ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB Details: Enjoy ice When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, skating with neighbors Jan. 12 at a free community event with hot chocolate Where: 645 Warner Ave. S., across from and cookies. O.H. Anderson school, Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com Mahtomedi Details: Hike lasts approx. 5 miles followed RED CROSS by potluck. Park in BLOOD DRIVE school lot. When and where:1-7 Contact: stpaulhike.com p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Emagine White BUILD A BURGER FOR Bear Theater, 1180 TROOPS County Rd. J. White When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Bear Township; 1-6 Jan. 13 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at Culvers, 4485 Where: White Bear Lake Centerville rd., Vadnais VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Heights; and 1-7 p.m. Ave. S. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Details: Fundraiser Church of Saint Pius for Suburban Ramsey X, 3878 Highland Ave., County Beyond the White Bear Lake Yellow Ribbon. $6 Details: All blood types burgers. Open to the needed; donors will public. receive a $5 Amazon gift Contact: 651-426-4944 card for giving blood through Dec. 18. Register SENIOR LUNCH by phone or online. When: Noon Tuesday, Contact: 800Jan. 14 RED_CROSS or redcrossblood.org Where: Christ the

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Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Lunch catered by Donatelli’s followed by bingo. $5/person; register by Jan. 10. Contact:651-204-6000 or cityofvadnaisheights. com

CENTURY COLLEGE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY BOOTCAMP When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Where: Century College East Campus, Room E2313, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Legislative overview and panel discussion led by Rep. Peter Fischer, Sen. Chuck Wiger and Sen. Jason Isaacson includes how the state budget process and legislative session works and how citizens can turn and idea into a bill. Free but registration required. Contact: 651-779-3355 or eventbrite.com

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Go off-trail with a naturalist guide, follow animal tracks and discover hidden homes in the snow. Youth ages 4+ with adult. $12.38/adultchild pair; $7/person snowshoe rental. Contact: ramseycounty. us

POLAR PLUNGE When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 Where: Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Jump into frigid White Bear Lake to support Special Olympics. Pre-plunge check-in Friday, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Jimmy’s, 1132 E. County Rd, E., Vadnais Heights. Contact: plungemn.org/ events/white-bear-lake

BEEKEEPING BASICS When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Learn about basic bee biology and ecology, beekeeping tools and equipment, the costs associated with beekeeping and resources available in the Twin Cities. Also honey tasting. $25/ person. Contact: ramseycounty. us

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Winter Farmers Market When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake

FRASSATI CATHOLIC ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE AND SPAGHETTI DINNER When: 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 Where: Frassati Catholic Academy, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Learn more about Frassati visit with teachers, take a tour and enjoy a spaghetti dinner. Families welcome. Contact: 651-429-7771 or frassati-wbl.org

COMMUNITY DANCE When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 N. Details: Dance to the live music of the Wild Cat Combo, along with appetizers, silent auction and prize drawing, cash bar, and short program.$10 in advance or $15 at the door; proceeds support the Bear’ly Open fundraiser for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: bearlyopen.org

BEAR’LY OPEN When: Noon and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Annual golf on ice event beneﬁts the White Bear Area Emergency Food

Details: Local food vendors and community booths, as well as a class on how to “Grow Your Own Microgreens” from 10-11:30 a.m. Contact: forksinthedirt.com

Shelf. Open to all ages. Two 9-hole courses, hospitality tent, food and entertainment. Golfers play with tennis balls and use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball. Prizes for best costumes. Ofﬁcial Winter Carnival event. $30/adult; $15/student ($5 additional for walkins) Contact: bearlyopen.org

Music TONIC SOL-FA When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Performance by the Emmy Awardwinning Minnesotabased a cappella ensemble. Tickets $25 general admission. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org

and in ﬁ lm and television, earning ﬁve GRAMMY nominations and an Emmy nod. Tickets $25-$35. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

THE BARLEY JACKS When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Masters of the ﬁddle, guitar, bass and drum who meld their divergent backgrounds of blues and bluegrass, classical and Celtic, R & B and bebop to inspire each other and create something entirely new. Tickets $25-$35. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

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When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 JOHN BEASLEY & Where: White Bear FRIENDS Center for the Arts, 4971 When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Long Ave. Jan. 17 Details: Free Indoor and Where: Haniﬂ outdoor activities, artPerforming Arts Center, making, ice sculpting, 4941 Long Ave., White sled dogs, and clay Bear Lake experimentation. Details: Performance Contact: 651-407-0597 or by accomplished whitebeararts.org pianist, composer, and distinctive arranger who works regularly with famed musicians

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LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 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 and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. This month’s topic is Winter Tree Identiﬁcation. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

‘Seussical, Jr.’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10; 1 & 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST When: 9:30-12:30 a.m. Fridays, through March 20 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Come for coffee from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss art, artists, techniques and trends with Neil Johnston; stay for open studio and make art from 10-12:30. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

Ongoing BABY & ME STORYTIME When: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Mondays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: Storytime for ages 6-23 months and a caregiver. Limited to 15. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Stories, songs and ﬁngerplays to enhance early literacy skills for children ages 2-5. Contact: 651-486-2200 or rclreads.org

ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP When: 1-2:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month Where: Church of St. Pius X, Room 42, 3878 Highland Ave., White

Details:Watch Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage. Tickets $20/adult, $10/ child. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

Bear Lake Details: Open-door anxiety and panic support group to help participants develop coping skills and share experiences. Contact: 612-245-5720 or namimn.org

TODDLER TUESDAYS When: 9-10:30 a.m. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Half-hour story or music time followed by open gym for children 5 and under. Story time every 1st Tuesday, and music time every 3rd Tuesday. Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertyclassicalacademy. org

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Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Guided group hike under the full wolf moon. Walk or snowshoe the trails in a peaceful setting under the snowcovered branches. Free; no reservation required. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us

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When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 1 When: 10 a.m.-noon Where: Franconia Thursday, Jan. 9 Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Where: Shoreview Croix Trail Community Center Details: Participants Meeting Rooms 202-203, will get a quick 4580 Victoria St. N. snowshoeing how-to Details: Gathering for and history lesson from women who are new to Interstate State Park’s the area, have had life interpretive naturalist changes, or would just before heading out like to make new friends, on a wintery tour of with monthly social Franconia, to traverse events such as outings, the snow-covered prairie speakers, interest and view contemporary groups, dining out, sculptures in the community service, and landscape, followed more. Call to RSVP. by hot chocolate and snacks. $10/person; Contact: 651-484-9163 space limited. Contact: 651-257-6668 or FULL MOON WALK AT franconia.org PINE POINT PARK

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MN NORTH METRO DOWN SYNDROME PARENT GROUP When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org

ORGANIZED TO FREE: USING MINIMALISM TO RIGHT-SIZE YOUR LIFE When: 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Workshop led by Aimee Olson will help participants understand how minimalism differs from KonMari and other popular organizing methods, learn how to identify their values and simplify their lives or businesses using a vision map, and earn how to utilize three key minimalism strategies when encountering physical stuff, ideas, or expectations. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Contact: napominnesota. com

“FARMING, FOOD AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS” When: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Presentation by Stan Sattinger of the climate activist organization MN350 will discuss how food choices are a key factor in reducing our personal carbon footprint.

CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Where: Lake Elmo Inn and Event Center, Details: The Nature Conservancy presents on the topic “Current State of the Environmental Movement.” $21; reservations required. Contact: scvfoundation. org

“CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE WOMEN’S VOTE: A MIDWEST PERSPECTIVE” DISCUSSION AND EXHIBIT When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 223 4th St. N. Details: Hear a talk on the history of women’s suffrage in Minnesota given by Dr. Kristin Mapel Bloomberg, Professor of Women’s Studies and Hamline University Endowed Chair in the Humanities. See the traveling exhibit featuring Minnesota’s suffrage story, highlighting the women who made it happen and who continue to lead through the League of Women Voters to make democracy work for all. Contact: lwv-wbla.org

BELWIN EDUCATION CENTER THIRD SATURDAY When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Visit with an interpretive naturalist and explore miles of wooded trails. Bring your own snowshoes or cross-country skis. Hot cocoa and tea available. Free. Contact: belwin.org

4-H ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 18 and the 3rd Saturday of the month Where: Wargo Nature

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WHEN WRITING MEETS ART SERIES When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Readings by seven authors to read aloud their works of memoir, ﬁction and poetry, including three Minnesota Book Award winners, followed by a reception for the visual artists whose exhibit of paintings are on display. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar; $10 donation suggested. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org

WINTERFEST When: Jan. 23-26 Where: Throughout Stillwater Details: Community-wide celebration with opening ceremonies, Torch Light Parade, Parka Pub Crawl, Beers/Bags/Bingo, jousting, mini-golf, Stillwater’s Got Talent show, Steinholding, Hammerschlagen, Casserole Cook-off, Winter 5k Run, beer pong, Shop Local Snow Shufﬂe, curling, Bubble Hockey Tourney, Bingo Brunch, Bloody Mary bar, live music, closing ceremonies and more. See schedule of events online. Contact: one23events.com

WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Old-fashioned ice cream social hosted by the Washington County Historical Society with free ice cream, root beer ﬂoats, and chili available for a nominal fee. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

4-H PROM DRESS SALE When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover Details: Sale of gently used and new formal/ prom dresses and accessories for $30 and under. Cash and checks only; fundraiser supports Anoka County 4-H. Contact: 763-324-3495 or z.umn.edu/4HPDS

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Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

1920

The Community “Home Coming” for our returned soldier under the auspices of The School Board and Co. K. assisted by the Ladies of the Red Cross was held in the Auditorium of the High School on Friday evening January 2nd, at eight o’clock. The building was brilliant with lights and the rooms presented a gay Holiday appearance, brightened by streamers, pennants, fl ags and festooned colors.

1945

A deal has been consummated whereby Hugh Hamilton sold his hardware business to F. N. Row of St. Paul. Mr. Hamilton has been in the hardware business in White Bear for 26 years, and has been very successful, carrying a good stock and at most reasonable prices. He has resided here for 40 years and was married to Miss Marie Hanson having their home at 27 Lake avenue.

1970

Police in White Bear Lake are working on a number of leads but have not as yet made any arrests of three gunmen who robbed St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Ave., about 1:20 p.m. just after services in the church had ended. Wearing ski masks and armed with hand guns they forced Father Filbin

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who had just fi nished a baptismal service, to open the church walk-in safe, scooped up collection baskets containing some $1,000 in cash and $4,000 in checks into a paper sack; then locked Father Filbin in the safe after they had taken his wallet which had $200 in it.

1995

Local organizers of White Bear Lake’s annual Winterfest celebration say they’ve given up on the idea of building an ice-castle this year.

Cindy Burroughs, co-chair of the Winterfest committee, says lack of money forced organizers to decide against the castle.

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events

Downtown White Bear Lake Then & Now, Part I Monday, January 27 6-7 p.m. at the Ramsey County Library-WBL, 2150 2nd St. Explore the buildings and scenes of downtown White Bear Lake that

have changed and be surprised by so much that has remained the same! This illustrated program highlights many of White Bear’s popular businesses along Clark Avenue, Washington Avenue and a portion of Third Street. FREE event but donations are welcome. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake. 651-4075327, www.whitebearhistory.org

Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.

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White Bear Lake boys basketball fended off a Centennial team looking for its first win 66-63 on Friday evening at Centennial. Junior guard Kanye Raheem led the Bears (3-5) with 24 points. Jack Janicki chipped in 12 points, and Moses Hancock and Brice Peters 11 apiece. Mason Lindsay tallied 24 for the Cougars (0-9). The Bears lost to Simley 65-48 at the Tartan Holiday Tournament on Dec. 27. Janicki netted 14 points, Raheem 11 and Peters eight. They were supposed to play another game Dec. 28 but it was canceled due to icy roads. Bruce Strand

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Bears’ Sloan places 8th in Rumble on Red White Bear Lake wrestling competed in the very challenging Rumble on the Red with 58 schools from multiple states in Fargo on Dec. 27-28. Matt Sloan was the lone Bear to get on the podium, placing eighth at 182 pounds.

went 0-3 over the holiday break. The Bears lost to Anoka/Spring Lake Park 3-0 and Blaine 6-0 at a tournament in Blaine on Dec. 27-28 and to Stillwater 11-2 there Saturday. Madison Loberg and Ellie Sarauer scored against Stillwater.

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White Bear Lake girls basketball went 1-2 over the holiday break. The Bears (4-8) split at the Rochester Rotary Classic, losing to Burnsville 44-37 and beating Owatonna 49-35 on Dec. 27-28. They lost at No. 5 ranked Centennial 6344 on Friday with Ella Janicki sinking 12 points and Julia Juelich 11.

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The Mahtomedi gymnasts placed first in the Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association meet Saturday at Park Center, their first time grabbing top laurels at this annual meet. The Zephyrs, showing depth and consistency throughout, had the top score among 16 teams (including eight who competed in Division) and finished ahead of both defending state champions — Lakeville North (Class 2A) and Detroit Lakes (Class 1A). This marked the first time the Zephyrs have ever won the MGGOA. “The girls had a good meet. Routines are starting to fall into place,” coach Debbie Driscoll said. “We are still working on upgrades, connections/bonus, and consistency. While winning the meet was never mentioned as a goal, we were very excited with the outcome.” Bella Frattalone placed second all-around with 37.575, behind Maple Grove’s Nadia Abid (37.65). Frattalone won vault (9.7) and floor (9.675) and placed second on bars (9.55). Kate Ryan was fifth on beam (9.125), 10th on bars (8.85), 11th in vault (9.175) and 12th on floor (9.25). Abbey Bush was 15th on vault (9.05) and bars (8.5). On floor, Zoe Bush was 13th (9.1) and Caylee Greeder 14th (9.025). Other good scores came from Savannah Huber on bars and floor (each 8.1) and Mia Gornik on beam (8.6). “MGGOA is a big meet with a lot of larger schools outside of our conference,” said Greeder, senior co-captain. “We have pretty good depth as a team, with several girls who can consistently stick their routines, and I think that made the difference. This was an exciting win for us!" The Zephyrs (3-0 in duals) will host the Mahtomedi Invitational on Saturday, starting 11 a.m.

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Bear icemen ranked 1st, then get upset by Irondale BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake was elevated to No. 1 in the state rankings this week, and promptly got knocked off by a below-.500 team, Irondale, on Thursday evening. The Knights (4-7) handed the Bears their first loss 4-1 at Vadnais Arena, capped by two empty-net goals, with their goalie Elija Kaasa stopping 39 of 40 Bear shots. The Bears (9-1-1) regrouped to win 5-1 at Forest Lake on Saturday evening. “The goalie for Irondale played well, but we played a lot of perimeter hockey,” Bear coach Tim Sager assessed, “and didn’t attack the crease area to try and take away the goalie’s vision.” Irondale, outshot 40-23, took a 2-0 lead with Connor Kvaal scoring in the second period and Nate Foley at 7:02 of the third. The Bears were blanked until Grant Hofeld finally got one past Kaasa at 14:30. They pulled their goalie but couldn’t knot the score, and Irondale struck for empty-net goals by Sam Diebold at 15:14 and Foley with 15:31. At Forest Lake, Hofeld drilled two goals early in the third period to expand a 2-1 lead to 4-1. Also scoring were Tyler Schauer, Lleyton Roed and Sam Verkerke. Goalie Tyler Steffens stopped 24 of 25 shots. In the Suburban East Conference, Cretin-Derham Hall and Stillwater are each 6-0 and the Bears are 7-1. The Bears will host Stillwater on Thursday.

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MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr cagers lose to BC, tip Stillwater Mahtomedi boys basketball split a pair of close games over the holiday break. The Zephyrs (4-4) won at Stillwater 48-45 Saturday with Brody Fox netting 13 points while Cal Greene and Cole Chapman added 10 each. Chapman snagged 12 rebounds. Will Underwood, freshman starting in place of Luke Ricker (ankle injury), drilled a 3-pointer to open a 44-39 lead. In the last minute, Fox sank a transition layup and two free shots. The layup came on a pass from Greene, breaking the Ponies’ press. Max Shikenjanski led the Ponies (5-5) with 12. The Zephyrs lost to Brooklyn Center 68-65 at the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud on Dec. 27. Fox hit 22 points, Greene 16, Chapman 14 and Ricker 11. Brooklyn Center (3-4) was led by Cash Chavis with 13. The scheduled game against Becker the next day was canceled due to icy roads.

Zephyr girls 2-0 at Rotary, then lose to H-M Mahtomedi girls basketball won twice at the Rochester Rotary Classic on Dec. 27-28, then lost their fi rst game of 2020 against Hill-Murray. The Zephyrs (9-2), ranked 11th in Class 3A, edged Rochester Century 59-55 as Julia Salmen netted 14 points (9-for-12 at the line), Ella Hronski and Saley Underwood 10 points each and Anna Raney nine. Century (4-7) had Jordyn Sutton with 23 points. The Zephyrs topped Plainview-Elgin-Millville 6553 with Salmen hitting 21 points, Zoie Centers 16, and Hronski 13. For PEM (4-7), Macy Holtz sank 16. Hill-Murray (7-5) stymied the Zephyrs 49-40 on Friday at Mahtomedi, a season low for a Zephyr team averaging 67.5. Underwood has 10 points and Salmen eight as the Zephyrs shot just 32 percent on two’s, 16 percent on three’s.

Zephyr hockey tops North/Tartan 4-0 Mahtomedi girls hockey beat North/Tartan 4-0 last Friday in Oakdale with Megan Johnson, Ellie Donovan, Erika Broten (short-handed) and Kar-

BUSINESS BRIEF Realty foundation grants to local charities The Edina Realty Foundation announced that the Edina Realty White Bear Lake office recently awarded grants to The Lift, Solid Ground, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation, White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels, North St. Paul Area Food Shelf and Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf (St. Jude of the Lake). “Our primary purpose is to help people buy and sell homes,” said Lucia Borgen, foundation representative, Edina Realty North Suburban office. “But adequate shelter and basic needs are a major issue for some people in our community.” Created in 1996, the Edina Realty Foundation supports organizations that help homeless children, families and individuals in the communities where Edina Realty does business.

en Miller scoring while Lauren Hamme made 19 saves. The Zephyrs (9-6-1) went 1-1-1 in the Herb Brooks Holiday Classic, Silver Division, in Blaine. After beating Cambridge-Isanti 4-0 (previously reported), the Zephyrs lost to Buffalo 6-2 on Dec. 31 and tied Chisago Lakes 2-2 on Jan. 1. Miller and Donovan had the goals against Buffalo. Against Chisago Lakes, Emma Dornseif scored with six seconds left, assisted by Emme Nelson, to force overtime. Miller had the other goal and Hamme made 28 saves.

Zephyr skaters 3-1 over the break Mahtomedi boys hockey (10-3) won three of four games over the holiday break. The Zephyrs lost at East Grand Forks (8-2-2) by 4-2 on Dec. 27 with Cole Klingbell and Nikolai Dulak scoring. The next day, they won 5-1 in Alexandria (8-4) with Dulak and Ryan Berglund denting the cords twice each and Ethan Peterson once. Ben Dardis made 24 saves. The Zephyrs tripped Henry Sibley 7-1 last Thursday and St. Thomas Academy 4-2 on Saturday, each at St. Croix Rec Center. Dulak and Klingbell each knocked in two goals and Tony Neubeck, Berglund, and Johnson one each against Sibley. Johnson assisted on three goals and Dardis made 21 saves. Scoring against STA were Dulak (two), Berglund, Johnson and Riley O’Brien. Dulak leads with 16 goals.

Zephyr matmen have 3 champs at Bluejacket tourney Mahtomedi wrestlers had three champions and placed third among seven teams in the Cambridge Bluejacket Invitational on Saturday as they returned to action after the Christmas break. Placing first were Reid Lawrence (152 pounds), Bryce FitzPatrick (160) and Nate Kajuwa (182), all seniors. Lawrence (18-1) won by tech fall and a 10-5 decision to reach the finals, where he pinned Simon Pantzke of Little Falls in 1:15. FitzPatrick (18-1) advanced with a bye and tech fall, then had a 19-second pin of Little Falls’ Aiden St. Onge in the finals. Kujawa (15-4) had a bye and two first-period pins, including the finals against Andrew Stickely of Cambridge-Isanti in 50 seconds. Five Zephyrs earned third places: Hunter Wilsey (2-1) at 126, Owen Chow (11-5) at 132, Ian Wilsey (15-6) at 170, Tony Kammerer (3-3) at 195 and JP Johnson (13-7) at 220.

POLITICAL BRIEF Senate campaign kickoff Justin Stofferahn from White Bear Township will kick off his campaign for the state Senate District 38 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. Stofferahn is seeking the DFL endorsement and running to fight for investments in families, schools and small businesses. This is a free event with food and drink available. Learn more at www.justinstofferahn. com.

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Expand living spaces with clever ideas Homeowners looking to add more space to their homes do not necessarily need to make major renovations. They simply have to see the possibilities in outdoor living spaces. Outdoor living spaces are coveted niches in a home. The American Home Furnishings Alliance says more than 70 percent of American households have outdoor living spaces, and nearly 70 percent of people use these spaces at least once per week in-season. Furthermore, homeowners are increasingly interested in enhancing these spaces to make them more usable and comfortable. A recent survey from the online home design and remodeling resource Houzz found that more than 4,500 users were planning a landscape update. In addition, 56 percent of homeowners surveyed were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining. While the creation of outdoor living spaces can cost thousands of dollars depending on the renovation, homeowners have more budget-friendly options at their disposal as well. The following are some ways to create inviting spaces no matter how much square-footage is present. Revamp a garage or shed Rather than turning a storage area into a catch-all for items time forgot, clean out the space and put it to better use. For instance, kids may appreciate their own clubhouse away from the main living area. These spaces also can be handy bonus rooms for when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate and backyard guests need to seek shelter. Wall art, curtains, a pendant light, and some comfortable outdoorcompatible furniture can quickly transform a space. Create a relaxing nook Whether there’s a ledge, overhang, small terrace, or porch off the house, turn it into a relaxing area for reading a book or sipping a beverage. Use a few outdoor pillows, pull up a small folding table and dress the area with hanging lights and potted plants for a quiet retreat. Add privacy to a porch If it’s privacy you covet, install curtain rods and hang lightweight mesh or another translucent material that obscures neighbors’ views without blocking out natural light. Invest in outdoor sofas and chaises to create an outdoor living room right on the porch. If your budget allows, consider closing in the porch as a true three-season room so it can be used throughout fall, spring and summer. Outdoor living spaces are booming and highly achieveable, and many such spaces need not be expensive.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Nominate for public health award

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Ramsey County Public Health Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to improving our community by advancing health equity. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 31. Learn more at ramseycounty.us/publichealthawards.

New yard waste site for Washington County

Washington County now has a yard waste site in Hugo at 5527 170th St. N. This site accepts leaves, grass, brush and tree waste from residents at no charge. No business yard waste is accepted. Food scraps (organics) are also accepted at the Northern Yard Waste Site. Food and other organics must be kept separate from yard waste. The Northern Yard Waste Site will be open year-round, with limited hours during the winter. Hours from December through March will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For additional information, see co.washington.mn.us/ yardwaste.

Birchwood ice rink under camera surveillance

The Birchwood ice rink at Tighe Schmitz Park now has surveillance cameras and its floodlights were upgraded to LEDs. The warming house will be unsupervised this year but will be under 24/7 camera surveillance. For hours and information on the opening, visit cityofbirchwood.com/.

Breakfast for a cause

Gable Pines in Vadnais Heights will host a breakfast for seniors from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Proceeds will go to Aaronâ€™s Playground. Suggested donation is $5 per person. RSVP to 651350-1703.

New path coming

The Birchwood City Council recently voted to put a path through city property along the western edge of Hallâ€™s Marsh. The city is working with the new owner of the adjacent property to allow walkers to get off the street and avoid icy roads and hills. It should be a good way to see wildlife on the pond.

Free health screening

A free health screening for BMI, glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Sam's Club in White Bear Lake. This is a way to detect early signs of chronic diseases. For additional information, call Sam's Club Pharmacy at 651-779-6710.

Community beautification grant applications open

The Mahtomedi Garden Club has opened grant applications for garden-related projects in the public areas of Mahtomedi, Willernie and adjacent communities. Project proposals are due by April 1. For an application form, visit mahtomedigardenclub.org.

Leadership Tomorrow applications due soon

The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation Leadership Tomorrow program will be accepting applications through Jan. 24. This year will be the third cohort of the leadership development program for young professionals in the area. There will be 10 educational sessions throughout the year. Application forms can be found online at greaterwblfoundation.org/ leadershiptomorrow.

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The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved a biennial budget of $741.7 million in 2020 and $763.1 million in 2021 during its December meeting. This represents an increase of 0.5% over 2019 and an increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2021.

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County board approves 2020-21 budget