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New color appears true to times for old town hall BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

The color is called bottle green. It's as close to the original as White Bear town hall historians could get after finding a telltale touch of paint. Discovering remnants of the original structure was a big deal to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. As Executive Director Sara Markoe Hanson tells it, they worried

vestiges of the era were lost as the 1885 Town Hall was remodeled over the years. “One of our fears was that not much of the original building was left,” recalls Hanson. “As it was dismantled, we discovered more and more original parts and were pleasantly surprised.” As the building was peeled back for restoration, wooden brackets exposed under the eaves were put under mag-

nification. The bottom paint layer showed the original dark green. That's when Hanson put a shoutout on Facebook to the historical community asking for advice. Did anyone have a recommendation as to an appropriate color for the building? “Call Mark Johnston,” came the response. So she did. Johnston just SEE PAINT JOB, PAGE 8A

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After the band of stucco was applied last week, the exterior of the old town hall at Polar Lakes Park was declared finished by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

Former Bear goalie’s firm donates to hospital project planned by Wild player BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

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A breakaway from the deep freeze Matt Hughes and his sons George, 9, and William, 7, take advantage of a welcome break in the string of days with subzero temperatures to practice their hockey skills Sunday, Jan. 7 on the outdoor rink they constructed in the yard of their home in White Bear Lake. Sunday’s high of 31 degrees was the warmest temperature recorded in the area since Dec. 19.

A sports apparel firm founded by White Bear Lake native Michael E. Jordan has made a $16,000 donation to a Minnesota Wild player’s project to help families at a children’s hospital. Jason Zucker of the Wild and his wife Carly are partnering with University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital to build a family suite and broadcast studio. Jordan’s firm, UNRL, made its donation Dec. 28 as Zucker hosted a kickoff to the project at the hospital. Under the name #Give 16 Suite, this will be an 825-square-foot facility to host unique entertainment, experiences, and therapeutic services for pediatric patients and their families, according to a press release from Zucker. Children will be able to produce and host their own shows, such as music request hours, game shows and celebrity visits. The dual-purpose facility will also feature a fully-outfitted theater for kids and families to experience attending an NHL game, complete with ticketed entrance, food and beverage, a large projection screen, and special appearances by players. SEE DONATION, PAGE 8A

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Festivities on ice planned Super Bowl Saturday BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

As the big game approaches, local event planners are capitalizing on the influx of fans. And it's all on ice. Both new and old festivities are taking shape on the frozen surface of White Bear Lake. Those involved have been meeting regularly to get events underway. They include:

• Holes 4 Heroes This is the ninth year for the ice fishing contest in front of the VFW. Sponsored by the nonprofit Fishing for Life, the contest honors veterans and their families who are invited to fish for free. There are prizes, food and activities for children from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3. The entry fee is $15 for nonmilitary. Once again, the tournament will be simulcast to Iraq and Afghanistan and other overseas locations so deployed personnel can watch the contest and talk to family and friends while they fish. Executive Director Tom Goodrich is coordinating the simulcast and emphasizes that advance registration is required for those who wish to participate due to timing and logistics. “We're proud of everything we've been able to do with this event, especially when it comes to helping military families at home and abroad reconnect over a love of fishing,” Goodrich said. Contact Tom@fishingforlife.org to inquire about the simulcast. Fishing for Life hosts two Holes 4 Heroes fishing contests every year. The 2018 event on White Bear Lake was moved up a week to coincide with Super Bowl weekend.

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A simulcast will be set up at the Hole of Honor so families of deployed soldiers can fish while connecting with their overseas family member.

• The BEAR'ly Open Golfers in the 2018 BEAR'ly Open tee off at noon and 1 p.m. Feb. 3. The 11th annual golf event is held at Ramsey County Beach. Proceeds go to the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf. Golfers play with tennis balls and use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets or anything else that can propel the ball. Participants are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and dress in costumes. Golf skill is not required to participate — just a fun and adventurous spirit, according to promotional materials. For more info and to register, visit bearlyopen.org.

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• Community Fish Fry The VFW and Holes 4 Heroes are partnering on this new event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 on the lake. The cost is $6 for a sandwich or $8 for a basket, including chips and drink.

Vikings season. “We thought that would be hilarious, but then we decided it would be bad karma if the Vikings make it to the Super Bowl,” admitted Tomlinson. Bears football players will be volunteering at the event, which will include a kicking distance for both children and adults. The Lions are also planning a carnival-like atmosphere on the ice with other games, too, such as hammerschlagen. Lion Tomlinson said event planners tried to think of things the community could do besides ice fish. “We’re making this event bigger with fun things to do on the lake. Part of being a Lion is to serve the community.” Another piece of (weather) trivia, according to the chiropractor: the first weekend in February has a 20 percent chance of being the coldest weekend of the winter.

Proceeds from 11th annual BEAR’ly Open go to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

• Field goal competition Members of the White Bear Lions Club are erecting a regulation goalpost Feb. 3 in front of the VFW. Lion John Tomlinson, a Vadnais

Heights chiropractor and club president, said members originally wanted to set the kicking contest at 27 feet, in (dis)honor of the 2016 missed field goal by kicker Blair Walsh that ended the

The annual community dance held in conjunction with the BEAR'ly Open is 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at White Bear Country Inn. Music will be provided by Wild Cat Combo. Cost to attend is $10 at the door.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS MLK community breakfast for northeast suburbs Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the ninth annual MLK Community Breakfast for the Northeast Suburbs from 7-9:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi. The 7 a.m. hot breakfast is $5 (children 12 and under are free). The 7:30 a.m. program is free. Both are open to the public. For information or to order tickets, go to www.wbuuc.org/mlk. For information on other metro area MLK Community Breakfasts, visit www.interfaithaction.org/mlk.

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for the gutter at Mafia Don Lou Zar’s juice joint when someone is put on ice. Help find out who’s on the level and who’s on the lam by trading clues, gathering information and solving the crime before the murderer hotfoots it out of there. Reservations include a three-course meal catered by Lake Elmo Inn and Event Center. Dress for a night of mayhem (flapper dresses, zoot suits, feather boas and headbands, pinstriped suits, and fedoras). Or, dress as a private detective to help solve the crime. Event is 6 to 9 p.m. and costs $65 per person. The catered meal will include salad, Mediterranean chicken with a side of roasted potatoes and vegetables, and a

The Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services (CLASS) is bringing members of the community together to understand how well people with dementia are being served. The objective is to become a dementia-friendly community. A meeting is planned from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., to share ideas on how to create a supportive environment for people living with dementia. A meeting is also planned from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the White Bear Lake District Center or 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at Vadnais Heights City Hall. Contact Meg at 651407-2024 to register.

Open skate admission is now free All open skate, open hockey and open turf programs are free this winter season at two Ramsey County arenas: Vadnais Sports Center in Vadnais Heights and Highland Arena in St. Paul. Skate rental is available at both arenas for $5/person. Open skate is open to all ages. Turf programs at Vadnais Sports Center include walking, softball, soccer and toddler open play. For more information and schedules, visit www. ramseycounty.us or call 651-748-2500.

Learn about senior transportation An informational session on transportation for seniors will be held at Vadnais Heights City Hall from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 23. Information about Newtrax transportation services and the local bus circular service for seniors will be presented.

Historic Courthouse hosts dinner theater The public is invited to the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater for a night of mystery, fun and dinner Friday, Jan. 26. Things take a turn

trio of desserts. Reserve by telephone at 651-275-7075, ext. 1, or online at www.co.washington.mn.us and search “murder mystery.”

Climate change series features documentary A two-part series on climate change is planned 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Al Gore’s recently released documentary film “Inconvenient Sequel – Truth to Power,” will be split into 50-minute segments for the two sessions, followed by audience discussion. The program is sponsored by the Global Climate Change Committee at White Bear United Universalist Church, 328 Maple Ave., Mahtomedi.

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Youth employment is important

Y THIRD JOB, at the age of 15, was working at the White Bear Press on the second floor of the Getty building in downtown White Bear Lake. I don’t recall what my starting salary was, but I wasn’t concerned because I was excited. I had a job and that was important. I worked for Aaron and Jean Litman and in those days our printing process was letterpress. My position was primarily in the back shop working in advertising composition, page layout and commercial printing. The Litmans were great to work for and when they brought in some new equipment and no one was able to operate it, I said I wanted About the to learn. They paid my tuition at Dunwoody Industrial Institute for Town the night course in press work. I got raises annually, but I Gene Johnson never asked for them. It was more important that I had a job and I gained experience. Why am I sharing these thoughts about the early years in my life? I believe that if you do a good job and prove your worth, you will be rewarded. This idea of the Minneapolis City Council of setting the minimum wage at $15 an hour no matter age, experience or talent will negatively affect hundreds of businesses and thousands of workers. Although not fully phased in until 2024, it will harm businesses that are operating in Minneapolis. Many will find the suburbs a more practical place to be. I look back and greatly value my experience at the age of 15 and beyond. Where will our youth get experience? Small businesses cannot afford to train and pay the next generation of our workforce at rates imposed by city governments. At age 20 I purchased my first newspaper at Atwater, Minnesota. The experience at the Press, the encouragement of fellow employees and the confidence of Mr. Litman gave me courage to step out on my own. I was allowed to learn and have many experiences, which had a great impact on my life. As city governments push the minimum wage, there are many young people who will lose out on similar experiences of learning. Ultimately, in 1970 we had the opportunity to come back to White Bear Lake and buy the hometown newspaper. We have been grateful for a community of support, advice, correction, forgiveness and friendship. To have our son own and operate the newspapers now is another reward. The bottom line is young people should be encouraged to find employment, to learn and gain experience. A job is more than a salary. It teaches young people to be responsible, do a good job and they will be rewarded. Let our state legislators decide minimum wage, not city councils. WE ARE ALSO learning lessons about our growing economy, low unemployment and business finding it difficult to hire qualified people. I have seen examples where small business service people are getting so busy that they try to hire people with limited training. Then they find themselves going back and redoing the work that should have been done correctly. Efficiency has dropped, customers are upset and chances are those new inexperienced employees will be dismissed. This begs for more vocational and technical schools throughout our nation. There are good earnings in the trades, but you may get your hands dirty. When we have people who are trained who will raise the standard of living, cities won’t have to try to make their own labor laws, which are properly under state and federal control. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Motivation plus education leads to success “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” Colin Powell

ith the arrival of the new year, it is time for some soul searching. Ask yourself the following questions: Are you happy with the direction your life is going? Are you getting the results you want? If not, what do you want to change? You need to know these things because they are all part of the recipe for success. Legislator andContinuing completing your education – Lingo whether it is one class, a degree or Chuck Wiger certiﬁcate – almost always improves your future potential. But you must take that next step and apply what you learn. Go for it! Your dreams are greatly impacted and empowered by hard work and education. We are fortunate there are many colleges, universities and vocational schools to help us start or re-start our educational journey to accomplish our goals. The schools have excellent staff members who can help you develop a plan. Enlisting for military service also provides excellent training and career opportunities. Thousands of area residents are

proud alumni of Century College, the most affordable higher education institution in the northeast metropolitan area. Century is a great place to start your education. All my ﬁve children, for example, attended Century as part of their educational journey. Century offers a wide variety of degree programs, from business to accounting, marketing, criminal justice or computer science. You also can take general education credits and then transfer to a fouryear institution such as the University of Minnesota or St. Thomas University. Century also excels at offering skilled labor programming. Skilled labor jobs have recently become much more in demand. In fact, many companies across the state report that there are not enough qualiﬁed job applicants for open positions. Century offers degrees in automotive service technology, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, solar and renewable energy, and much more. Century’s website is www.century.edu. For high school students thinking about their future, there are many other options for education outside traditional two and four-year institutions. For example, the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association offers a rigorous apprenticeship program that includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and about 180 hours of related instruction each year. There is also a new and powerful growing partnership between local public schools and the St. Paul Building and Construction Trades.

The partnership provides summer jobs for young men and women in all communities. Students attend a nine-week training course, which is followed by a meeting with a guidance counselor who discusses career goals. For more information, email Donald Mullin, the executive secretary for the St. Paul Building and Construction Trades at dmullin@ stpaulbt.org. Don is also a member of the White Bear Lake School Board. High school students also can take advantage of Intermediate School District 916’s excellent Career and Tech Center on the campus of Century College. Students can leave their home high school and attend a 916 program during the day. There also are many services offered for older workers who want or need a retraining program. The Minnesota Career Pathways websites offer a variety of public programs that can assist older workers: http://www. mncareerpathways.org/pathways/ training-programs.html For those who are unemployed, there are many services dedicated to helping you find new work or retraining. To find the nearest Workforce Center, visit: http://mn.gov/ deed/job-seekers/workforce-centers/. I believe you are never too old to find your life’s purpose and have a promising vision of the future. Sen. Chuck Wiger represents District 43 in the Minnesota Senate. He can be reached by email at sen. chuck.wiger@senate.mn and by phone at 651-296-6820.

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Gratitude G tit d tto community it On Aug. 30, the lives of those who loved and knew my son, Bobby, were forever changed. Born and raised in White Bear Lake, Bobby was only 21 years old when a driver failed to stop at a stop sign and took Bobby’s life. I do not know what God’s plan is in this for me, his sister Mattie, brother Ricky and all the relatives and friends who love him. What I do know is that the immense outpouring of love, prayers and support from the community of White Bear Lake has, and continues to be, overwhelming. St. Mary’s Parish, Mueller Mortuary, meals and gifts from friends, gift cards from local businesses, and the White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association fundraiser are appreciated beyond words. Our family is grateful to belong to such an amazing community. AnnMarie Bloom White Bear Lake

Public schools doing heroic job The public schools are doing a heroic job, contrary to State Sen. Roger Chamberlain’s opinion. The public schools are not broken. The public school system is succeeding in its mission to educate. The 2017 US News and World Report rankings show Minnesota schools are nationally ranked third in NAEP math scores and sixth in NAEP reading scores. This does not happen without hardworking teachers in successful classrooms. Don’t be deceived into thinking Sen. Chamberlain is an advocate for improving the effectiveness of Minnesota Public Schools. He has promoted policies that lower the training standards for teachers and use public money for private schools (the school choice of the Uber wealthy) that do not have to accept all kids. I wonder if Sen. Chamberlain has ever shadowed a public school teacher as he/she differentiates curriculum to fit the learning styles of diverse students or spent time watching a devoted

special specialist i l education d ti i li t work k with students with special needs. If he had, he would not be making negative statements about the public schools, which are the backbone of a healthy democracy. He would be praising them for the extraordinary job they do every day to nurture knowledge while encouraging and inspiring generations of children to excel. Patrick G. Churchill White Bear Lake

Don’t blame public education Sen. Roger Chamberlain is blaming public education for failing to address the needs of adopted children from Russia. Chamberlain must have recently visited Colorado, because whatever he is smoking has his mind in a cloud. Russia’s corrupt and bribe-riddled system for adoption allows certain Russian officials to get rich and at the same time allows Russia to get rid of future problems and obligations. I don’t know what the adoptive parents were thinking, but to trust the Russians is beyond naive. Minnesota should not be a dumping ground for the world’s children with special needs. Their needs probably will be a lifelong obligation for which the taxpayers of Minnesota will need to pay. The adoptive parents have their hearts in the right place; however, there are many Minnesota children who could have benefited from their desire to do good. If Mr. Chamberlain wishes to use his own money to educate and care for the world’s needy, fi ne, but don’t blame Minnesota public education by calling it broken and inflexible. Maybe Mr. Chamberlain could start his own school devoted to fi shing. His school’s slogan could be: “Give a student a fi sh and you feed him for a day … teach him to fi sh with his bare hands and … well ... you feed him for a day.” David E. Wolff DDS White Bear Township

Look L k att what’s h t’ working ki I fail to see the logic of Sen. Roger Chamberlain’s opinion about Minnesota’s public education system being broken. He used an untruth that blanketed the title for his article. Since when is public education broken? He ignores the fact that our public education system works with a majority of the population that includes many diverse students and parents. In his negative opinion of public education, he gives a few examples of problems particular to parents who have adoptive children with special needs. I have empathy for those loving parents he mentions and I agree that there are problems that occur in public education. The tone of his opinion however, wastefully attacks everyone who wants to improve and keep the system working. His article sounds like propaganda to defund public education. His tone of despair makes me wonder whether or not he can provide District 38 the quality of positive leadership to tackle problems that are important to all of us. Often taking a look at what is working in education and drawing on the documented successes can help. Thank you public education for teaching me to read and formulate my own opinions instead of allowing Roger Chamberlain’s shallow attempt to sway me into some deep despair about public education. Susan Mielke Mahtomedi

Don’t kick public schools to the curb Sen. Roger Chamberlain cites two examples of special needs kids whose parents felt they were not treated fairly in the public schools. Using only these two examples he concludes the entire school system is “broken”. His recommendation at the end of the article is to support schools outside the public school system. Mr. Chamberlain’s goal in writing this article is to delegitimize the public school system and

supportt B Betsy t DeVos D V and d the th currentt administration’s plans to funnel money away from public schools and into private schools. Here are a few things Mr. Chamberlain leaves out of his arguments. Minnesota public schools are consistently rated at the top of the nation. Private schools have a very long history of expelling students who behave like the ones cited in his article. Minnesota’s public schools have some challenges, but the solution is to support them, not kick them to the curb. I sincerely hope the voters in District 38 agree with me and the majority of Minnesotans that we have a public school system that deserves our support and can fi nd a candidate to vote for in November who supports these views. Steven Jorissen Vadnais Heights

No cause to bash public education Sen. Chamberlain’s “Legislator Lingo” (“Minnesota’s broken public education system,” Jan. 3, 2018) was a complete hatchet job. I feel a large measure of sympathy for the two families outlined. The stress and frustration of having special needs children is close to unbearable. However, the senator didn’t even come close to explaining how these people’s issues are caused by our public schools. Does he think these kids would be better off in a private school? They wouldn’t even be admitted, much less helped. Does he think public schools have unlimited funds? Of course not, since he’s personally championed the lowest funding he can. The facts are that there is no easy answer or quick fi x for any of the special needs these children have, a fact I assume Sen. Chamberlain knows since he didn’t mention a single idea to improve the situation. He just wants to bash public education without cause and without any suggestions for improving it. What a poor example of public service. Michael McKenzie White Bear Lake

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James ‘Jim’ Maurice Walline James "Jim" Maurice Walline, of Dellwood, passed away Monday, January 1 at the age of 72. After growing up in Starbuck, Minnesota, graduating from Concordia College, earning his MBA from the University of Minnesota, and achieving the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he embarked on a lifelong, fulfilling career in investment management. He especially cherished the time and relationships from his 35 years at Lutheran Brotherhood. Jim was an active volunteer at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church serving on both the Church Council and the church's Foundation. He also served on numerous investment committees including the St. Paul Area Council of Churches and the Fairview Foundation. Jim enjoyed life to the fullest; people were his passion. He deeply valued his friendships and never turned down a conversation. He loved sharing his passions of fishing, golf, and Minnesota sports with his family and friends. Passing on traditions to his granddaughters brought him great joy. Jim is survived by his wife, Carol, children Lisa (Tim) Coy, Chris (Tonia) Walline, sister Judy (Marty) Oleson, grandchildren Hannah, Lauren, Emma, Abigail, and a new baby girl, and many other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Ruth Walline. Memorial service was Friday, January 5, 2018 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi. Memorials preferred to the St. Andrew's Foundation or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Thomas Clinton Switzer Born May 1, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois Died Dec. 6, 2017 in Altoona, Wisconsin Survived by his son, Jeremy (Amber), grandchildren Carson and Tia. Mother, Patricia Switzer; siblings, Debra (Steven) Dirks, Mark (Theresa), Beth (Jeff) Erickson, Douglas (Nami). Preceded in death by father Clint, grandparents Harold Switzer, Eliza (McClennon) Switzer Hanson, Margaret Genevieve (O'sullivan) Lee, Edward Misialek. Tom grew up in White Bear Lake. He graduated with honors from Wisconsin Technical College with a degree in draft design and retired from the state of Wisconsin, Transportation, designing roadways and bridges. Tom enjoyed his rides on his Norton motorcycle with his group of friends from the Rolling Wheels Vintage M.C. Tom also used to enjoy wheelchair square dancing with his group of friends. He volunteered at the Altoona Public Library. Tom was generous with his time to help those in need. Grief shared by many relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 4-7 p.m. Jan. 12, 2018 at 1120 Primrose Lane, Altoona, Wisconsin and 12-3 p.m. Jan. 13 at United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St., White Bear Lake.

Janice M. Saari Janice M. Saari, 75, of Duluth, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living Facility in Duluth. She was born on March 26, 1942 in Duluth to Holger and Hildegard (Callies) Bjorklund. Janice graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Education from St. Thomas University in St. Paul. Janice was a teacher for the White Bear Lake School District, retiring with over 30 years of service. She married Roger Saari on August 13, 1966 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Superior and former member of St. Stevens Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Janice is survived by her husband, Roger; one son, Andy (Shelly Bong) Saari, Superior, Wisconsin; one daughter, Teri (Vinny) Aliotta, New York; five grandchildren, Annikka, Hannah, Bridget, Molly and Philip. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service was Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, 2022 E. Second St., Superior with Pastor Victor St. George officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery in Duluth. Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Janice’s name to Zion Lutheran Church in Superior. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. Fifth St., Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

Joan M. Casserly Age 85 of Mahtomedi and Queen Valley, AZ Passed away on December 30, 2017. Survived by husband of 67 years John “Jack”; children Debra (Rick) Smith, Gail Eike, Joni (David) Henning; granddaughters Shana, Erin, Alison, and Meghan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Longtime Postmaster of the Willernie Post Office and active auxiliary member of Kramer-Berg Post 507. Memorial Service was Jan. 8 at Sandberg Funeral Home, North St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Animal Ark or donors choice.

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:

Vadnais Heights • Lack of driving skills? Cold feet? Whatever the reason, the ’97 Chevy that was stolen from the driveway of a residence in the 1000 block of Centerville Circle on Dec. 27 was recovered the next morning, right across the street. • The purchase of a pair of iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaners valued at a total of $423 was fraudulently charged Dec. 27 to a 31-year-old local woman by an out-of-state Walmart. The company alerted the victim concerning the suspicious transaction and credited her account. The case was considered “nonworkable” by local authorities. • A deputy in a marked squad monitoring traffic in the 900 block of County Road D just before midnight Dec. 27 observed a vehicle going an estimated 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver, a 22-year-old St. Paul man, showed signs of alcohol use, refused to test and was booked into jail on a third-degree blood-alcohol test refusal charge. A body search while the man was changing into jail garb revealed a quantity of a possible controlled substance — a pending felony —which was added to his booking sheet. • A suspect took a bottle of pricey Don Julio tequila Dec. 29 from a liquor store in the 1000 block of Highway 96 and got into a vehicle right outside. An employee got the license plate information. Mom, the vehicle owner, remembered the errand, saying she had driven her 27-year-old son to the store but was surprised to learn he had not paid for the $40 bottle. A theft charge against Sonny, of Woodbury, is pending. • A driver lost control of his vehicle just before midnight Dec. 28 in the 900 block of Valley Oaks Road, damaging a brick driveway and flattening

a mailbox. Deputies followed footprints in the snow, finding two suspects in a nearby residence. The driver, a 21-year-old man, was arrested on a fourth-degree DWI charge after testing, as well as a hit-and-run charge. His passenger, a 20-year-old female, kicked and spit at deputies, and was charged with fourth-degree assault on a police officer. Both suspects were booked into jail. • Be choosy who you ride with. The Minnesota State Patrol asked for assistance the evening of Dec. 30, in stopping a stolen vehicle that had crossed into Vadnais Heights. The 2012 silver Nissan was pulled over at I-694 and Edgerton Street and the driver, an adult male, as well as four passengers, were turned over to state troopers. No other details were available. • Did he really think it would still be there? A 43-yearold Blaine man left his iPhone 7 on the bar at Jimmy’s Food & Drink overnight Dec. 30 and reported it stolen when it was not there the next day. The “find my phone” app traced the missing instrument to North St. Paul. An investigation continues. • A vandal, possibly with a long memory, is suspected of being behind several minor incidents of damage to a vehicle on Meadowood Lane over the past couple of years. In the latest incident overnight Dec. 30, corn chips and a drink were thrown onto the vehicle, which belongs to Dad but is currently being driven by a 20-year-old Mounds View High School female grad home from college on break. • A deputy saw a vehicle hit a curb and drive through a yard in the 1600 block of County Road E just past midnight on New Year’s Eve. The driver, a 26-yearold North St. Paul man who has two previous DWI-related convictions, was booked into jail on a second-degree blood-alcohol test refusal charge. His ’99 Jeep Cherokee was held for forfeiture.

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43-year-old male owner, gave up a laptop computer in a backpack overnight Dec. 27. The vehicle was parked in the 1600 block of Melissa Lane, an area fairly well known to law enforcement. The laptop was valued at $200-250. • A 55-year-old local man was arrested the afternoon of Dec. 28 in the 3900 block of Homewood Avenue after he assaulted his 38-year-old female roommate. The younger roommate was moving her items out of the home when the older roommate placed her in a headlock, knocked her down and fell on top of her. He was booked into jail on a domestic assault charge. • A Lakeview Avenue member of the dating site Meetme.com was contacted by a female the evening of Dec. 28 who said she was purportedly interested in getting together. The woman asked the man to send a nude picture of himself and offered to do the same. When the photo of the female arrived, the man thought the subject “looked like she was about 15” and immediately deleted it. A couple of days later, the man received a call from someone demanding that he send a $600 Walgreen’s money order or the case would be turned over to the Internet Crimes against Children task force. At that point the would-be victim called 911. A deputy attempted to call the phone number provided by the scammer, but it was nonworking and untraceable. • Instituform, a sewer repair business, was burgled over New Year’s weekend when a suspect squeezed into the building through an air conditioning vent. A generator, tools, a pair of iPhone 5s and $10 in cash went missing. The total loss was estimated at $3,600. From tracks in the snow, it is believed the burglar rode away on a bicycle. • A juvenile male was arrested the evening of Jan. 2 in the 5000 block of Portland Avenue after he assaulted his parents over his poor grades and missing school assignments. The youth’s age was not released.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS High crimes and shenanigans in 2017: Part 3 The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood • A resident in the 500 block of Hall Avenue on Oct. 29 reported two males in their late teens for knocking on her door and asking if she had Coca-Cola. The subjects left on foot in a northbound direction. Another resident in the 500 block of Hall Avenue on Oct. 29 reported a male on her property acting strangely. He also asked for Coca-Cola and said he would return to break the complainant's windows. He ran away when told to get off the property. Washington County Sheriff's deputies located the subject, who said that he thought the complainant's property belonged to his friend.

Dellwood • A West Lakeland Township youth, 17, was cited Sept. 30 in the 450 block of Apple Orchard Road for reckless driving, after deputies directing apple orchard traffic observed him drive over a traffic cone at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone. The Washington County Sheriff's Office received numerous complaints from Apple Orchard Road during the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 3, due to motorist behavior while in pumpkin and apple traffic jams.

Grant • A Scandia man stopped Washington County Sheriff's deputies at Lofton Avenue N. and McKusick Road N. Aug. 20 to report his son for taking his vehicle without permission to drive to Kansas to see the eclipse. The father phoned his son in Mason City, Iowa, to come home. • A resident of the 8000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. on Aug. 23 reported her dogs stolen. • A family member was reported Sept.

21 for burglarizing a family home in the 11000 block of 110th Street N. and starting a fire in the attic. • A Hugo man, 29, was picked up by his mother and escorted home at 4:36 a.m. Sept. 29 on Dellwood Road N. and Heron Avenue N., after being reported for taking a drunken stroll down the middle of the road. • Several cats were removed from a residence in the 10000 block of 119th Street N. Sept. 29 following an investigation by officials of the Minnesota Humane Society. Numerous animal complaints had been received after the residents had moved to Zumbrota, abandoning the animals. • A male was reported Sept. 30 for inappropriate behavior after grabbing himself and asking a woman whether she “needed a partner to ride her bike” along the Brown's Creek Trail at Kimbro Avenue. • A resident in the 9000 block of 84th Street N. on Oct. 13 reported a television set stolen from his house. The complainant suspects his former drug dealer of entering the house to take the TV, after the complainant failed to pay his drug bills for the past six months. • A motorist driving southbound on Jamaca Avenue N., just before 75th Street N., at 10:42 p.m. Nov. 9 reported persons in an unknown vehicle throwing pumpkins at other vehicles.

Mahtomedi • A father and son arguing and throwing glass were reported by a dog walker at 8:50 a.m. Sept. 22 at the corner of Rustic Drive and Florence Avenue. • A grandmother in the 800 block of Wildwood Road on Sept. 23 reported her grandson for stealing her necklace, valued at around $1,500. The necklace was later discovered in a local pawn shop. • A Mahtomedi man, 58, was cited Sept. 24 at Freedom Valu Center in the 700 block of Stillwater Road for failure to pay fees for service after stiffing his cab driver and trying to run away. • A male reported for harassment Sept.

28 in the 300 block of Maple Street turned out to be a vendor selling merchandise door to door. • Deputies on patrol on Sept. 30 reported finding a single tire standing upright in the middle of the road in the 150 block of Hallam Avenue S. as though it had just fallen off a vehicle. • A burglar with a flashlight walking up and down the staircases of a home in the 70 block of Wildridge Court at 12:23 a.m. Oct. 1 while the owners were out of town turned out to be the house sitter. • Crude writing spray-painted on the doors and outer walls of the Wedgewood Park bathrooms was reported Oct. 8. The “Pumpkinmania” sign was also tagged. • A St. Paul man, 26, was cited Nov. 9 on Century Avenue and Wildwood Road for wrong-way driving. An Oakdale man, 37, was also cited Nov. 9 on Stillwater Road N. for driving the wrong way. • The staff at the Liquor Barrel in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. on Nov. 27 reported a woman for shoplifting from the store and fleeing in a medical van after being confronted. The same woman was spotted taking items from the same location in the store exactly one week before. Follow-up will continue. • A Mahtomedi man, 55, was cited Nov. 27 on East Avenue and Hickory Street for stop sign violation. The motorist admitted to texting as the reason for failing to stop at the stop sign. • Two different residents in the 200 block of Dunbar Way on Nov. 28 reported their neighbor for installing security lights on her property, following a history of conflict with the neighbor. Deputies advised the complainants that the neighbor is legally allowed to install a security camera on her property. • A Mahtomedi woman, 33, was cited Nov. 29 in the 900 block of Pineview Court for ordinance violation after the neighbors reported her for installing a metal stake into the ground and causing a safety concern. The post has been removed. The subject is part

of an ongoing trespassing dispute with her neighbors. • A resident in the 300 block of Dartmoor Road at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 30 reported a theft. However, when deputies responded to the call, the complainant told them he was not the person who called, he didn't need help and he didn't know what deputies were referring to. Deputies tried again to respond to the call and encountered the same man, with the same result. However, it was eventually revealed to deputies that the complainant did indeed make the call to report another man for stealing his marijuana, but insisted that it was all about the verbal argument they had and that there was no marijuana.

Pine Springs • Road rage was reported at 1 a.m. Oct. 3, starting at the intersection of Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road and continuing all the way to the roundabouts at Highway 36 and Hilton Trail. First, a driver blew through a stop sign, then followed the complainant to a park where he shouted, “Go get another car!” Then the subject followed the complainant aggressively to the roundabout, where he threw something out his window at the complainant's vehicle. The complainant was unable to obtain a license plate number, but didn't sustain any injury to himself or damage to his vehicle.

Willernie • A Maplewood man, 23, was arrested Nov. 18 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Juniper Street for driving after revocation due to a history of nonpayment of fines for failure to provide proof of insurance, after deputies on patrol conducted a random license plate check. A fresh citation for failure to provide proof of insurance was add to his growing resume, after he could not provide it when he was pulled over.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • An Officer on routine patrol Dec. 28 located a suspicious, running, occupied vehicle at 1:30 a.m. in the parking lot of businesses in the 2100 block of Fourth Street. A passenger was later determined, after additional investigation, to be in possession of a felony amount of marijuana. The man, 18, of Hugo, was arrested and booked without incident. • Officers responded to a report of auto theft at 5:20 a.m. Dec. 28 at the 3100 block of McKnight Road. No suspects. • While assisting another agency with an investigation around 7:15 a.m. Dec. 28, a man was arrested who had a Ramsey County warrant for 5th-degree possession of a controlled substance. • An officer found two dogs running at large at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 28 in the 2200 block of Thomas Lane. The animals were tracked to a nearby residence and the homeowner advised. • A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot sometime overnight in the 3100 block of Karth Road. • Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Birch Street at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 28 for a warrant attempt on a subject. The occupants of an RV refused to open the door and contact could not be made with subject. • A resident in the 2200 block of 12th Street was scammed by telephone callers Dec. 29, suffering a substantial loss. The suspect is unidentified. The case is pending. • A health insurance card was reported stolen from a resident's mail Dec. 29 in the 3800 block of Grand Avenue. • A wallet was reported stolen from a purse around 6 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 2700 block of County Road E. • Officers responded to a noise complaint around 11:30 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. The tenant apologized and agreed to shut down the music. • A fifth-wheel camper was reported stolen at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 1800 block of Seventh Street. • A physical assault was reported at 5:20 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 4700 block of Wood

Avenue. A woman was transported to a hospital for evaluation and a KOPS alert entered for the suspect. • Officers responded to a fifth-degree domestic assault around 11:45 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 1800 block of County Road E. The suspect was identified. • Officers arrested a White Bear Lake man, 36, for misdemeanor domestic assault at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 31 in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue. • Officers responded to a disturbance at 11 p.m. Dec. 31 reported in the 2200 block of Third Street. • A White Bear Lake man, 25, was arrested for 3rd degree DWI test refusal at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 31 near the 5200 block of Otter Lake Road. Vehicle was towed. • Officers responded to the 3600 block of Auger Avenue for a disturbance between an intoxicated couple at 3:10 a.m. Jan. 1. Parties agreed to separate for the night. • Criminal damage to property was reported at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 2000 block of Ronald Avenue. • A vehicle was reported stolen at 4:35 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 3700 block of Scheuneman Road. No suspects. • A man was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Jan. 2 for felony domestic assault by strangulation in the 3800 block of Prairie Road. • Burglary was reported at 11:10 a.m. Jan. 2 from the 1300 block of Goose Lake Road in Gem Lake. Two items removed from the garage were found nearby. • A disorderly male patron found to have an active warrant out of Ramsey County was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 2100 block of Fourth Street. • Vehicle license plates were reported stolen in two incidents Jan. 3 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road. • A White Bear Lake woman, 25, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 3 on a warrant in the 2700 block of Spruce Place. • Officers responded to the 1900 block of Garden Lane at 11 p.m. Jan. 3 regarding an order for protection violation. Suspect was located in Woodbury and arrested. • A resident in the 3600 block of Oak Terrace was arrested at 7:20 a.m. for an outstanding Dakota County warrant Jan. 4.

New Year's Eve quiet during DWI saturation A Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative in the White Bear Lake area on New Year's Eve was relatively quiet with the bitter cold temperatures. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office hosted a Toward Zero Deaths Hi-Viz DWI Saturation from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., reported the White Bear Lake Police Department. Five officers and four volunteer reserve officers made 55 traffic stops. Four people were arrested for DWI, four drivers were cited for driving after revocation or suspension of their license, and three vehicles were towed. The next Hi-Viz DWI Saturation will be hosted by Maplewood Police from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Jan. 12. Sara Marie Moore

Mom driving drunk injures baby in rollover crash BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A Hugo mom driving drunk injured her baby in a rollover crash on Highway 61 Dec. 30. Melissa Daniels, 36, was heading north on Highway 61 near Highway 96 in White Bear Lake about 7 p.m. when she hit slick conditions and her Chevrolet Tahoe rolled over, said Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Lt. Tiffani Nielson. “She was probably driving too fast for the conditions due to impairment,” Nielson noted. An open bottle of alcohol was found in the vehicle.

Daniels and her 9-month-old baby boy suffered injuries that were not life threatening and both were transported to Regions Hospital. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is processing a blood draw to determine Daniels' blood alcohol level, Nielson said. Daniels faces charges for DWI and gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation, Nielson said. Generally, when a driver causes injuries without broken bones, the offense is a gross misdemeanor, Nielson explained. When bones are broken, the offense can be a felony. The baby did not have broken bones; however, additional details of the baby's injuries were not disclosed.

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DONATION: Avid Wild fan finds perfect fit with #GIVE16 FROM PAGE 1A

The Zuckers made an initial donation of $160,000. In keeping with his number 16 with the Wild, they are seeking donations “from 16 cents to $16,000,” from individuals, families, teams and businesses, read the press release. “Carly and I are extremely passionate about our work at the hospital, and we wanted to find an interactive way for fans and the community to get involved in the season while providing a way to give back to our space,” Zucker said. “There will be new ways to get involved in #GIVE16 throughout the season and plenty of surprises to come as the Zucker Family Suite and Broadcast Studio becomes a reality.” Jordan, 24, a former White Bear Lake goalie, and avid Wild fan, is president of UNRL, based in downtown St. Paul near the Wild’s arena, the Xcel Energy Center. “We have been striving to give back to our community in a meaningful way for quite some time, and we found the perfect fit with the Give16 Suite,” said Alex Fenner, office administrator for UNRL. “Our partnership with our newest UNRL athlete, Jason Zucker, couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time, as we really wanted to make the holiday season, our busiest time of the year, a time to give instead of receive.” UNRL, featured last August in the White Bear Press, is outfitting corporations and organizations in 115 communities. The company sells apparel in the arenas of the Wild, St. Louis Blues and Chicago Black Hawks, and is the exclusive apparel provider for Hockey Day Minnesota, among other pursuits.

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Jason Zucker (left) of the Wild posed with UNRL’s Michael E. Jordan and Alex Fenner as the ﬁrm made its donation.

PAINT JOB: Area historians research right hue for 1885 township structure FROM PAGE 1A

happens to live in Vadnais Heights and specializes in preservation and restoration of historic buildings. Color is his thing. He has a library of original paint swatches dating back to the 1880s and was able to deduce the likely color based on the dark green trim and black and white photographs that showed a two-color paint scheme. “I think bottle green is pretty close,” said Johnston, who owns Historic Design Consulting, a company he started in 2007. “Selecting historic paint colors is essential to creating an authentic look for old structures,” noted Johnston, who possesses a wealth of knowledge when it comes to period pigments, color theory and architectural styles. He has a master’s degree in history and a certificate in historic preservation. Johnston also has particular interest in 1800s building trades. He works out of his home as a cabinetmaker and joiner using 19th century hand tools and techniques, noting it helps him better understand how buildings were built. When researching color, Johnston relies on the same materials people used then: paint swatches, brochures and advertising. He has spent hours poking around antique stores looking for the “super, super rare” swatches and literature from 1800s. He knows the type of paint used at a

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Behind historian Mark Johnston are samples of tools of his trade.

particular time and the popular colors. Blue was never used on Victorian-era homes, for example, because the pigment faded in the sun. “Whenever I see a Victorian house painted blue, it makes me cringe,” Johnston said. “I know they wouldn’t have done that.” The green used on the Town Hall was a man-made pigment vs. earthen or petroleum based. “They have a different look. But it was a common color back then,” he said. Asked whether she liked the color, Hanson said, “I do. But frankly, it’s not

These original, 19th century paint color swatches from the John Masury Co. are used by Johnston for historic color consultations.

what we expected. The color has grown on me. Would I paint my house that color? No. But we’re trying to make it as accurate as we can.” Interestingly, once Hanson started looking online at houses from that time period, she found the bottle green color “appears all over the place.” “We even toured the restored state capitol, which of course Cass Gilbert did a decade later, and that green is in there too,” Hanson added. Many people are aware the Town Hall was designed by Gilbert early in his career. He went on to build landmark

structures like the U.S. Supreme Court, the Woolworth building in New York City and several state capitols, including Minnesota’s. He also designed a few cottages for Manitou Island residents, the topic of which is in an upcoming historical society presentation Jan. 22 at the library. The fact the renowned architect was part of the town hall project made it even more meaningful for Johnston. “Gilbert was a very important architect,” he noted. “That made it even more thrilling to work on something important.”

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES MAHTOMEDI — City Council undertook the following business at its first meeting of the year, held Jan. 2: • Swore in new Councilman Jeff Ledermann, who thanked fellow council members for their welcome and support. “Staff was available to answer my questions; I'm honored by their confidence and trust,” he said. “I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve this great community.” Steve Wolgamot, the other council member-elect, was absent. • Appointed Councilman Richard Brainerd as president of council. The primary duties of the council president is to chair meetings when the mayor is unable to do so. • Appointed Brainerd as council liaison to the Finance Commission; Councilman Tim Deans to the Parks Commission; Brainerd and Wolgamot to the Personnel Committee; Mayor Jud Marshall to the Planning Commission; Ledermann to the Environmental Commission and Brainerd as law enforcement services liaison. • Appointed professional consultants. CliftonLarsenAllen will act as the city's auditing and accounting firm; LeVander, Gillen & Miller as general legal council; Eckberg Lammers as prosecuting council; John Sachi and WSB & Associates as engineers; Ehlers and Asso-

ciates as fiscal consultants and Erin Perdu and WSB & Associates as planners. • Designated the White Bear Press as the official newspaper. • Gave authorization to advertise for openings on advisory commissions, all of which will have term expiration openings by March — four on the Parks Commission and two each on the Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Finance Commission. • Heard a recommendation from Brainerd, who holds Board of Equalization and Review qualifications, that several members of council receive training as well. • Adopted standard rules of procedure, which include making meeting information available to the public; giving 24-hour notice to the public and council members for special meetings; requiring three council members to constitute a quorum; taking minutes at all meetings; using parliamentary practices embraced by Roberts Rules of Order when applicable, to name a few. • Set meeting dates for the year. With only two exceptions, the city will meet at City Hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The exceptions

to the normal schedule will be due to National Night Out on Aug. 7 and Election Day on Nov. 6. • Entered into closed session, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(b), for an attorney-client privileged meeting to discuss City of Mahtomedi v. Katherine Verzhbitska-Radzills, et al., Washington County District Court File No. 82-CV-17-5390. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road. Loretta Harding

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Young cyclists traverse the nation to protect wildlands BY THE NUMBERS

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The cyclists make their way through Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

This past December marked the homecoming of Women On Wheels for Wild Lands (WOWFWL): four young women – and one “honorary woman” — who spent three months crossing the nation via bicycle to bring awareness to the threats facing public lands. At a presentation at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi Dec. 27, members of the team shared their experiences from the journey. Three team members graduated from Mahtomedi High School, and two are members at St. Andrews. All of the participants graduated from college in the spring of 2017, and were searching for what to do next. “We all knew biking across the country was something we wanted to do,” said WOWFWL member Hannah Scout Field. “We also wanted to use this chance to put our efforts toward something bigger than ourselves—something that we all cared about and could integrate into this ride pretty easily.” It was Katie Ledermann, who had graduated with a degree in environmental studies from the University of Minnesota-Morris, who suggested riding for public lands. As Ledermann explained, public lands are one of the most important elements in creating future generations of environmental stewards. “In order to create stewards of the environment, or people who care enough who want to protect it, people need to spend time outside,” she said. “If you ask people who consider themselves to be environmental stewards, almost all of their significant life experiences that developed them to care will include special places in nature where they played as children, and have fond memories.”

The journey The team's route took them more than 5,300 miles from San Francisco, California, to Columbia, South Carolina, spanning from Sept. 9 to Dec. 10. It was designed to allow the team to visit some of the country's most well-known parks, in addition to some lesser-known locales. Field said that the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains were the first, biggest obstacles in the journey. Most of the team had not spent significant time training prior to the trip. “We reckon it only took us about four days to feel comfortable on the bikes and to be past the worst of it,” Field said. The route was based on cross-country maps designed by Adventure Cycling Association, which suggested routes that were optimized to be bike-friendly with less-traveled roads and roads with wide shoulders. The cyclists were self-supported and carried all of their supplies and gear. Most of their nights were spent camping in various campgrounds and state parks, and sometimes even in backyards. They also spent nights in host homes found through a bicycle tourist website called Warm Showers. Churches and fire departments also became overnight homes. Their diet focused on calories and protein: breakfast was oatmeal, Pop Tarts and Fig Newtons, and lunch was meat and cheese tortillas, peanut butter and jelly tortillas and Oreos. Dinner was pasta or rice and beans. Thousands of miles wear down a bike, and the trip was not without its technical mishaps, such as blown tires and broken chains. Sometimes, they were able to rely on help from generous passersby to help fix their troubles. The team also had to get creative—in one instance, a dollar bill was used to patch a hole in a tire. “We learned a lot about bikes, just how to keep them rolling, on this trip,” said Peter Kvale, the “honorary woman” on the journey.

The mission In the United States, public lands refers to unappropriated land belonging to the federal government, held in trust for all Americans. This includes national parks, forests, monuments, seashores, wilderness areas, and several other types of national lands. Along the journey, the team visited with park superintendents or public information officers, advocacy nonprofits and locals to learn more about the challenges facing the parks. It was a rumor at the beginning of the WOWFWL ride, but by the end of the ride, President Donald Trump confirmed that he intended to shrink the size of two national monuments significantly. WOWFWL members visited both Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument in Utah to learn more about these parks. Trump's proclamation would shrink them by 46 and 85 percent, respectively, and open the previously protected area to private industry, such as uranium mining. These monuments currently have a multiuse designation, which means that grazing, hunting, off-road vehicles and off-leash dogs are permitted there. At his speech in Salt Lake City Dec. 4, President Donald Trump said the decision to shrink the monuments was meant to give the control over these lands to local stakeholders, rather than “a small handful of very distant bureaucrats located in Washington.” This action has been contested by various groups— there are five lawsuits pending in consequence. “We're not really sure what's going to happen, because although national monuments have been shrunk in the past, it's never been brought to court before,” team member Alex Benjamin said. “These are the last places that we have in our country that are protected and undeveloped and we'd like to keep it that way. But we're also worried about the precedent it would set if these decisions were upheld in court, (and) what that would mean for other public lands and other national monuments.” Outside of these two controversial monuments, public lands face several other challenges, such as lack of funding. “The National Park Service has been perpetually underfunded, resulting in a $12 billion deferred maintenance backlog, and also reduced staffing, reduced visitor services and interpretive programs,” said team member Ariana Amini. Over-visitation also offers a serious challenge to understaffed parks. Zion is the fifth most-visited national park, and relies on the nearby town of Springdale for parking and lodging. Shuttle services are slow and result in long lines, and crowded trails result in the creation of widened “social trails,” which can quickly erode the landscape. Due to media attention, visitation at Bears Ears has skyrocketed to way more than the park can handle, Benjamin said. Since 2005, the number of visitors each year has quadrupled. “But the money that they have to support visitation has flatlined,” Benjamin said. The park has been frequented by looters and marred by graffiti. A nonprofit called Friends of Cedar Mesa has begun an initiative to build its own visitor center near the park to offset the effects of high visitation. Leftover proceeds from the WOWFWL ride went toward supporting this cause. For the time being, the WOWFWL riders are glad to be home. A few will return to jobs and classes; others are looking forward to spending some time off before going out into the real world. They hope to continue to advocate for public lands in the future. Learn more about WOWFWL adventures, and see their blog posts from their time on the road, at www. womenonwheelsforwildlands.com. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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The cyclists of WOWFWL pose for a photo in Grand Canyon National Park. From left: Peter Kvale, Katie Ledermann, Ariana Amini, Alex Benjamin and Hannah Scout Field.

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Wading at Zion National Park in Utah.

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CHURCH BRIEFS Memory group begins anew White Bear Lake United Methodist Church hosts a memory care group, The Gathering, the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The first meeting of the year will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 11. The day includes stimulating activities for those experiencing early- to mid-stage memory loss and gives five hours of respite to caregivers who desire a break. The program is offered through Lyngblomstenâ€™s Home- and Community-Based Services, and in collaborative partnership with more than 30 churches across the Twin Cities, nine of which provide the facilities and host The Gathering. For more information, visit http://www.lyngblomsten.org or call 651-414-5291. White Bear Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1851 Birch St., White Bear Lake.

Write third chapter of your life with ministry St. Andrewâ€™s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi is inviting all people in their third chapter of life â€” men and women age 55 to 75 and beyond â€” to experience â€œThird Chapter Ministryâ€? events led by Author Jack Fortin and consultant Sue Lennartson, beginning 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. The ministry meets at the same time on the third Tuesday of the month through May, and will include speakers, learning, stretching, conversation, challenge, growth â€” all

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focused around Godâ€™s calling, equipping, support, encouragement and identity. For more information, contact Lennartson at slennartson@saintandrews.org or 651426-3261. St. Andrewâ€™s Lutheran Church is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.

Game dinner announced White Bear Lake United Methodist Church will hold a game dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15. The event will start with appetizers, followed by the main dishes. The speaker is Chris Niskanen, communications director at the DNR. Chris was previously the outdoor writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He has published articles for numerous other outdoors publications and has authored two outdoors-related books. For more information, call 651-429-9026. White Bear Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1851 Birch St., White Bear Lake.

Fare for All food available Community of Grace Lutheran Church will hold a Fare for All food event 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 12. This organization provides discounted groceries for anyone at 40 percent of local grocery store prices. Packs include fresh vegetables and/or frozen meat. Fare for All is held at the church once a month on Fridays. Community of Grace is located at 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake.

Public health organizations and lung cancer survivors are working together this month to relay a simple but potentially life-saving message to Minnesotans statewide: protect yourself and your family from lung cancer by testing your home for radon. Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas, and it is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Radon occurs naturally in Minnesota soils, and enters homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations. The only way to know if your home has high radon levels is to test. Radon is a problem across Minnesota, so residents in every county should test their home. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is partnering with local public health departments to make test kits available to Minnesotans at low or no cost. Health officials are also working with A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and the Minnesota Cancer Alliance to promote radon testing and reduction. Radon is linked to more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. Analysis of test data from 2010-2016 found that about 40 percent of Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon (4 pCi/L or above). Test kits are available at city and county health departments, many hardware stores, or directly from radon testing laboratories. A list of participating health agencies and test kit vendors can be found on the MDH website at Local Radon Contacts. Tests should be done in the lowest level of the home that is frequently occupied. If your homeâ€™s test results show it is at or above 4 picocuries per liter (or pCi/L), you should install a radon reduction system. MDH has a list of certified radon reduction contractors at Radon Contractors/Mitigation Service Providers. From press release

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Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

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

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Sunday Service at 10 am 2600 County Rd E White Bear Lake Near Festival Foods CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue 8IJUF #FBS -BLF t www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: .PO 'SJ BN t 8FE QN 'JSTU 4BU BN 4BU QN 4VO BN QN t Reconciliation: 4BU QN

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

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Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall Masses: Saturday â€“ 5:00 PM Sunday â€“ 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM 651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

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UPCOMING EVENTS TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

When: 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on “ideas worth spreading.” This month’s program is “Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection.” Free; registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE MOMS CLUB

When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Where: WBLAHS North Campus, 5045 Division Ave. Details: Get information about preschools, early childhood programs and family friendly businesses in White Bear and surrounding areas. Activities and snacks. Free. Contact: wblmoms@ gmail.com

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Enjoy the day off of school with a naturalist by following animal tracks and discovering hidden homes beneath the snow on a snowshoe hike. Ages 4+. $8.25/child; $4.25/adult; $7 snowshoe rental. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

COMICS AND ZINES

When: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Guide to DIY comics and zines, reviewing the basics of

planning, making and sharing art. For teens. Materials and computers provided or bring your own. Contact: 651-724-6065 or rclreads.org

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Local author William Souder will speak about his writing process and the journey from Minnesota to Kentucky to Scotland and England while researching his book Under a Wild Sky, the story of pioneer and bird artist John James Audubon. This book was a ﬁnalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography. Free event. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

SKI OTTERS

When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 20 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Ski play class is designed to introduce kids 4-7 to skis and snow fun. Games and activities are played without poles. Parent participation is requested for at least the ﬁ rst 15 minutes. $8.25/ child; $6/ski rental. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

STEM SATURDAY: CANDY SCIENCE WITH 4-H

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Kids in grades 3-6 can conduct science experiments with candy. Registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

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CASS GILBERT’S WHITE BEAR COTTAGES

When: 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Illustrated program about Gilbert’s early works in the area, some of which still stand and others that haven’t survived or were never built. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 and the 4th Tuesday of the month Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Newtrax will present information about their local bus service for seniors and adults with disabilities. Free and open to the public; registration appreciated. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: Noon Wednesday, Jan. 24 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with other seniors. Dessert and coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

LET’S MAKE STUFF @ THE WILDWOOD LIBRARY

When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 and every 4th Wednesday Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Creative class for adults to gt crafty and learn something new. Materials provided. Contact: 651-426-2042

WHERE: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi

acy of Dr. Martin Luther King with a hot breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by a program at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast $5; program free. Tickets online. Open to the public.

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photos. BYO skates. Weather dependent event, check website to conﬁ rm date. Registration required. Contact: 651-407-7501 or whitebear.ce.eleyo. com

POLAR PLUNGE

When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Fundraiser for Special Olympics. Check in 3-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 or 9 a.m.-2 p.m. day of event at Jimmy’s. 1132 e. County Rd. E., Vadnais Heights. Contact: plungemn. org/events/white-bearlake

Theater ‘TREASURE ISLAND’

When: 2 & 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 SMARTPHONE BASICS 75th St. N., Mahtomedi AND SECURITY Details: Mahtomedi When: 2-4 p.m. students perform in the Saturday, Jan. 27 Missoula Children’s Where: Wildwood Theatre production, Library, 763 Stillwater where they audition, Rd., Mahtomedi cast, rehearse and Details: Topics perform a musical in include PINs and one week. Tickets at password managers, the door: $7/adults; $4/ apps and backups, students; free for pre-K WiFi and VPNs, remote and under. wipe, encryption, and Contact: smartphone scams. Registration encouraged. mahtomedipto.com Contact: 651-426-2042

‘THE UNDERPANTS’

BEEKEEPING BASICS

When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 Where: Tamarack When: 2-3:30 p.m. Nature Center, 5287 Friday, Jan. 26 Otter Lake Rd., White Where: White Bear Bear Township Lake Library, 2150 2nd Details: Discussion St. Details: Children 6-12 of basic bee biology and ecology, beekeeping will mke a whimsical, tools and equipment, the mixed-media paper collage. First-come, ﬁ rst- costs associated with beekeeping, and bee served. resources available in Contact: 651-724-6007 the Twin Cities. Also or rclreads.org honey tasting. Adults 16+; $25. BUNDLE UP BEARS Contact: 651-407-5350 FAMILY SKATING EVENT or parks.co.ramsey. When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 mn.us/tamarack p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: WBLAHS North Campus, COMMUNITY Details: Free family BOOK READ outing with skating, When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. music, hayrides and Tuesday, Jan. 30

BIRDS EYE VIEW SNOWMAN COLLAGE

Where: Mahtomedi High School Fine Arts Center, Details: Community book read and conversation with contributing authors of ‘A Good Time for the Truth’, providing a range of perspectives on what it’s like to live as a person of color or Native American in Minnesota. Contact: community ed.mahtomedi.k.12. mn.us or agoodtimefor thetruth.com

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 (preview); 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 & 26 and Feb. 2; 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 & 27 and Feb. 3; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 & 28 and Feb. 4 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Steve Martin’s hilarious adaptation of a timehonored German play. While attending the King’s parade, a woman’s underpants fall down and her husband is convinced it is the end of his career. Recommended ages 13+. Tickets $25/$22 adult; $22/$19 seniors and

students. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Save the Date COMMUNITY DANCE

When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 N. Details: Dance to the live music of the Wild Cat Combo. $10 at the door; proceeds support the Bear’ly Open fundraiser for the local food shelf. Contact: bearlyopen. org

BEAR’LY OPEN

When: Noon & 1 p.m. tee times Saturday, Feb. 3 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Annual golf on ice event beneﬁts the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Open to all ages. 18-hole course, 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.Ofﬁcial Winter Carnival event. $35/ adult; $20/student. Contact: bearlyopen. org

Ongoing ADULT OPEN GYM: VOLLEYBALL

When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays Where: AFSA High School, 100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights Details: $3/person for pick-up games. Participants sign-in and provide ID.

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Where: St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Dr., Stillwater Details: Mite Hockey Festival features over 50 youth hockey teams playing on outdoor rinks, Fundraiser for the Herb Brooks Foundation. Contact: 651-231-3111 or sticksinstillwater.com

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Ice Castles Stillwater WHEN: 4-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4-10:30 p.m. Fridays; noon-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; and noon-8 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 5-27 (weather permitting)

kling lights, archways and towers, ice-carved tunnels, fountains and slides. Admission $9.95/adult, $6.95/child weekdays; $13.95/adult, $8.95/child weekends. See website for updates and details.

WHERE: Lowell Park, Stillwater CONTACT: icecastles.com DETAILS: Frozen castle with twin-

Contact: 651-204-6061 or brigid.nault@city vadnaisheights.com

ADULT OPEN GYM: BASKETBALL

When: 8-10 a.m. Saturdays Where: AFSA High School, 100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights Details: $3/person for pick-up games. Participants sign-in and provide ID. Contact: 651-204-6061 or brigid.nault@city vadnaisheights.com

BABY & ME STORYTIME

When: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Mondays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Storytime for ages 6-23 months and a caregiver. Limited to 15. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

10:30-11 a.m. Mondays at Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Stories, songs and ﬁngerplays to enhance early literacy skills for children ages 2-5. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org; 651-4262042 or washcolib.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE WOMEN OF TODAY

When: 7 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of every month Where: Normandy Park Education Center, 2482 County Rd. F East, White Bear Lake Details: National member organization promotes community service, personal enrichment and fellowship opportunities without religious or political afﬁ liation. Contact: wblwomenof today.org

BABY STORYTIME

When: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Mondays Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: For children birth-24months and caregivers. Contact: 651-426-2042

FAMILY STORYTIME

When and Where: 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays at the White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St.;

ADOLESCENT RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays Where: Dr. Crandall & Associates, 2300 E. Highway 96, White Bear Lake Details: NAMI Connection support group for adolescents ages 14-18 living with a mental illness. Contact: 651-387-7377

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NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY UNIVERSITY OF STILLWATER WINTER GAMES

When: Jan. 11-14 Where: JX Event Venue and other local venues Details: Celebrate the ﬁctitious college campus in Stillwater. Activities include Opening Ceremonies, Frozen 5k & .5K, Parka Pub Crawl, Winter Activites, live music, Closing Ceremonies, Bingo Brunch. See website for schedule of events and details. Contact: uofswinter games.com

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Author/ reporter Jack Burch will discuss his book ‘Ghost Burglar’, the true story of thief and killer Bernard Welch. Free. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

STICKS IN STILLWATER When: Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14

When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Where: Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St. NE, Columbus Details: All-ages Cowboy Poetry performance by Ron McDaniel. Fundraiser for Acres for Life, an organization providing Equine Assisted Therapy. $15/person includes dessert, beverages and door prizes. Contact: 651-583-2162 or acresforlife.org

WHITE BEAR / VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Free event includes snowshoeing, winter bowling, crosscounty ski lessons, fat tire bike demos and Soup Coup food truck. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/ parks

WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL

When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 Where: Mulberry Point, Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Old-fashioned ice cream social with free ice cream, vintage baseball game, and bonﬁ re. Chili, root beer ﬂoats and coffee for nominal charge. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

MURDER MYSTERY EXPERIENCE

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 Where: Washington SENIOR SNOWSHOE County Historic HIKE When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Courthouse, PinE & 3rd Streets, Stillwater Jan. 14 Details: Help solve the Where: Warner crime in the setting of a Nature Center, 15375 speakeasy. Reservations Norell Ave. N., Marine include 3-course meal on St. Croix and cash bar. 1920’s era Details: Learn basic snowshoeing techniques costumes encouraged. $65/person. and hike through the Contact: 651-275-7075 woods, followed by a or co.washington.mn.us ﬁ re and hot chocolate. Snowshoes provided. Ages 55+. $7/members; TASTE OF THE VALLEY $10/non-members. When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Contact: 651-433-2427 Jan. 26 or wnc@smm.org Where: Lake Elmo Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N. CLOCKS AND CLOUDS Details: Food CONCERT sampling from local When: 2 p.m. Sunday, restaurants, live music Jan. 14 and silent and live Where: Mounds View auction. Event hosted High School, 1900 Lake by the Stillwater Rotary Valentine Rd., Arden Club supports local Hills Details: Minneapolis- charities. $50/person. Contact: based instrumental tasteofthevalleymn.com trio combines classical instrumentation with rock aesthetics. Tickets VINTERFEST 2018 $15/adults; $10/students When: Saturday, Jan. and seniors. 27 Contact: Where: Scandia moundsviewschools.org/ Community Center, musicatmoundsview Details: ‘Scanley Cup’ adult hockey tournament from 7 a.m.CREATING THE midnight, Lions Pancake ST. CROIX NATIONAL Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon, SCENIC RIVERWAY— snowsculpture contest CELEBRATING 10 a.m.-noon, cloggers 50 YEARS sledding, crafts, food and When: 7 p.m. Friday, ﬁ reworks at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 Contact: ci.scandia. Where: Marine mn.us Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Celebrate DOGGIE DEPOT the 50th Anniversary of When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. the St. Croix National Saturday, Jan. 27 Scenic Riverway and Where: Union Depot, the 6th birthday of St. Paul the Marine Library. Details: Celebration Guest speaker Julie of all things canine Galonska, Riverway includes rescue dog Superintendent. Cake adoptions, vendor served. marketplace, Q&A Contact: marine with Katie K9 and the communitylibrary.org crowning of te St. Paul Winter Carnival royal doggie court. Free and 15TH ANNUAL open to the public. Dogs WINTERFEST welcome. When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: uniondepot. Saturday, Jan. 20

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BAGS, BINGO, BEER

When: Noon Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: Mallards, 101 5th Ave, South Bayport Details: Chamber sponsored 32-team bean bag tournament with cash prizes, bingo and beer. $20/person or $40/ team. Contact: greater stillwater chamber.com

18TH ANNUAL SNOW DAY

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family event includes iceﬁshing, cross-country skiing, Norwegian kicksledding, snowshoeing, crafts, indoor activities, and live animal presentations at 2 & 3 p.m. Equipment provided. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacounty.us

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions. Online: www. presspubs.com/calendar Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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LOOKING BACK Week of January 7-13, 2018 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

ship Board Jan. 4 ordered the roadway improvements needed to handle the retail site’s traffic at Highway 96 and Centerville Road.

1918 Mrs. Abbie Clark, formerly Miss Abbie Milner, died at her residence on Cook avenue, White Bear, at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday January 8, 1918, after a long and tedious illness. Mrs. Clark was one of the few remaining first settlers of this region. She was born on her father’s farm at Bald Eagle Lake, on May 14, 1854, and spent most of her life there until 1890, when she with her mother came to White Bear to live.

2008 Polly Shank, 89, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully at home Jan. 2 surrounded by family...Polly was a wellknown watercolor artist and founding member and emeritus director of the White Bear Center for the Arts.

1943 Speaking on the topic “What the Four Freedoms Mean to Me” Robert Clemens presented his talk Monday, Jan. 4, at the meeting of the White Bear American Legion Auxiliary. This was the first talk of a series to be given by 4-Hrs during January. 1968 Fire destroyed a small workshed at the White Bear Boatyards, 4418 White Bear Ave., about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Firemen said the shed was used for storage and as a workshop. The WBL Fire Dept. extinguished the blaze in about 15 minutes. No estimate of damage was available. 1993 With the scheduled opening of the Meadowlands Cub Foods store only nine months away, White Bear Town-

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Cass Gilbert’s White Bear Cottages Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake Branch, 2150 Second St., White Bear Lake Monday, Jan. 22 6 - 7 p.m. Well-known Minnesota architect Cass Gilbert spent much of his early career designing homes and other buildings around the White Bear area. Join the WBLAHS for this illustrated program as we discuss some of his early work, some of which still stand, while others have not survived or were never built. FREE event but donations are welcome. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s art and cultural heritage. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake.

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Youth dig wells in Ethiopia with chocolate spoons BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

Over 1,000 chocolate stir spoons made and sold by local middle-school girls will be used to dig water wells that will enable girls across the ocean to receive an education. Alexis Cox, of Hugo, and Lily Peck, of White Bear Lake, came together with several friends at their church to make and sell hundreds of chocolate stir spoons, raising $2,000 for water wells in Ethiopia. Together, their entire youth group at Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood raised $30,000 through various projects. Cox said she had a goal to raise $550 by the end of the year for the fundraising initiative. After she successfully raised the funds in 24 hours selling homemade chocolate stir spoons on social media, she asked her friends to join the business, “Sweet Treats by Lexi and Friends.” The philanthropic business also became a home-school project for the eighth-grader. Peck, a sixth-grader at Central Middle School, joined her and with several other friends made more than 1,000 chocolate spoons in various flavors to stir into a glass of hot milk. They said they were easy to make — simply melt chocolate into ice cube trays, add flavors and a plastic spoon, and let them harden in the fridge. They made hundreds at a time. They sold them on social media and at church. “I think the cause got people motivated to help out,” Cox said. When they sold the chocolate spoons they also raised awareness of the plight of women and children in the Ambo, Ethiopia, area who walk miles a day to get unclean water, Peck noted. “It's just heartbreaking to see what happens in the mother's and children's lives,” Cox said. “You really can't take water for granted here in America,” Peck added. The funds raised by this and other youth group projects will be used by

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Eighth-grader Alexis Cox, of Hugo, and Lily Peck, of White Bear Lake (center), raised about $2,000 for water wells in Ethiopia by making and selling chocolate spoons with youth group friends.

Speed the Light and World Serve to dig five to six wells near Ambo, Ethiopia, said Pastor James Peck, who surveyed the area with other pastors, a geologist and city and government officials last summer. Six prospective well locations were identified in areas where waterborne illness is the leading cause of illness and death. With the funds raised, all six will likely be able to be dug this year, he added. Local Ethiopian pastors also have a goal to build a church and a school by each well. With no water to fetch, women and children will have more time to receive an education, he noted. Girls will no longer face the future prospect of spending six hours a day fetching muddy water from a stream miles away — a woman's job in the culture. They will be able to receive an education and dream for their future. The Redeeming Love Church youth group raises funds for various causes each year. In 2018, members will raise funds to combat human trafficking and slavery. Pastor Peck said students became

interested in the issue because it hits home with the Super Bowl being held in Minneapolis this year. Every Minnesota Assemblies of God youth group raises funds for various causes each year. The total amount raised by youth in Minnesota in 2017 was $1.4 million, the pastor said. “I love the effect it has on students,” he noted. “They get a vision for the needs of others.” In 2016, the youth group also raised money for four wells in Swaziland. Pastor Peck also took a survey trip there and keeps a rock from Swaziland on his dresser in his White Bear Lake home to remind him of the needs of others across the globe. He said traveling on the water well survey trips has made him appreciative of what he has living in the land of 10,000 lakes. His ultimate goal is to empower the next generation to put their faith into action and spur generosity. “The next generation believes they have the ability to change the world,” he said.

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Pastor James Peck, of White Bear Lake, rides a donkey while on a water well survey trip with a geologist in Ethiopia last summer.

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A typical place where a woman or child would walk miles to fetch water near Ambo, Ethiopia — a muddy stream surrounded by livestock.

In 2019, the youth group has plans to visit Ethiopia with their pastor to see the wells in action. For more information about the students' projects or to donate online, visit redeeminglovechurch.com.

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CORRECTION The Press incorrectly reported on the winning goalie in the White Bear Lake Bears shutout of Roseville Dec. 21. In the net was Tyler Steffens, a sophomore in his first varsity showing who helped the unbeaten Bears to a 4-0 final. It was Steffens, and not Evan Foss, who stopped 13 shots on goal.

Bear gymnasts regrouping, post season-best score The White Bear Lake gymnastics team, regrouping after losing some of its roster, scored a season-best 129.575 for seventh place among eight teams at the Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association Classic on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Park Center. Lexi Hennen led the Bears with 32.45 points allaround, placing 18th. Maddie Carroll scored 32.45, Maddie Everson 31.85 and Haley Enger 31.525. “We have had to make some adjustments but still have a great outlook for this season,” coach Kelly Rivers said, referring to injuries and their best gymnast quitting after the season started. “We have a young team who are talented and work very hard.” The Bears scored 129.225 in their first meet before losing members, but have worked their way back to exceed that score Saturday. “Our girls keep getting new skills and making adjustments to their routines to improve,” Rivers said. “We have a great mix of veterans and newcomers to help and support each other.” Bruce Strand

Bear boy cagers have won 4 of last 5 White Bear Lake boys basketball has won four of its last five after tripping St. Francis 68-63 there Friday, Jan. 5. Sam Schwartz scored 20 points, Isaac Tessier 10, and Blake Charles, Mathias Beck and Jeremy Beckley eight each as the Bears (7-4) overcame early foul trouble. The Bears gave mom and dad a good show last Wednesday with an 80-54 win over Centennial on Parents Night. Beckler, 6-foot-8 junior center, led with 23 points. Schwartz logged 19 points, 10 rebounds and five steals, Charles hit 16 points and Carter Ehlers chipped in seven points and five assists. The Bears’ lone loss in the last five was a blowout against Class 2A power Caledonia 101-70 at the Rotary US Bank Classic in Rochester. Bruce Strand

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Isaac Tessier, (2), snags the ball from a Centennial defender.

White Bear Lake icemen absorb first two tough losses BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake boys hockey put its unbeaten record on the line against perennial power Edina on Thursday evening and almost left Braemer Arena with zero still in the loss column. The No. 5 ranked Bears rallied from a 3-1 defeat to force overtime but the No. 3 Hornets (12-1) won in the extra session on a goal by Jett

Jungles. Then the Bears lost again — to Rochester Century 3-1 at home Saturday, dropping to 8-2-2. The Bears are 0-6-1 against Edina in seven straight years on the Hornet schedule but have come close two straight years. They tied 3-3 last year. Connor McMurtry, Austin Carroll and Blake Meister scored for the Bears and Evan Foss made 25 saves. “We did a lot of good things,” coach Tim Sager said, “but there

are still parts of our game we need to get better in, especially our transition game, to compete with teams that have a lot of quickness … (we had) a lot of determination and resiliency.” The Bears took a quick 1-0 lead against Century on a goal by Chase Hamstad but their other 30 shots were stopped by goalie Jackson Killinger and the Panthers (10-3) got three past Bear goalie Stephen Uremovich.

Bears wrestlers 8-3 after sweeping home quad White Bear Lake wrestlers earned a sweep at a home quadrangular on Friday, turning back North St. Paul 51-27, Irondale/Spring Lake Park 54-24, and Osseo 42-27. The Bears are 8-3 in duals. Pinning all three opponents were J.J. Andress at 113, T.J. Turinske at 152 and Josh Seedbed at 182. Isaiah Baker was 3-0 (two pins) at 120. Winning two of three were Luke Parzyck at 220, Josh Powell at 120, Kris Thury at 138 and Brandon Koekelberg at 170. The Bears wrestled in the gigantic Rumble

on the Red tournament in Fargo on Dec. 28-29, placing 25th among 85 teams. Andress at 113 and Parzyck at 220 each placed eighth. “Because there are so many state-ranked wrestlers and returning state entrants, placing in this event is a great accomplishment,” stated coach Craig Nasvik. Bruce Strand

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Mahtomedi wrestlers have 9-5 mark Mahtomedi wrestlers beat Tartan 44-24 in a conference dual on Thursday, Jan. 4, then placed fifth among seven teams in a Cambridge-Isanti tournament Saturday with one champion, Jake FitzPatrick. The Zephyrs (9-5) had pins by FitzPatrick at 120, Ian Wilsey at 126, and Collin Grandstrand at 170 against Tartan, along with major decisions by Reid Lawrence at 138 and Bryce FitzPatrick at 132, and decisions by Zach Kelsey at 145 and Jeremy Scholler at 152 in overtime. Jake Fitzpatrick (23-2) was 120-pound champ at Cambridge-Isanti. Placing second were Hunter Wilson at 113 and Bryce FitzPatrick at 132. Ian Wilsey took third at 126. Placing fourth were Nate Kujawa at 153, Alec Zell at 195 and Elijah Heatherston at 285. Bryce Fitzpatrick has 19 wins and Hunter Wilsey and Lawrence 16 each. The Zephyrs placed third among 16 teams at the Wisconsin-Eau Claire Duals on Dec. 29. They beat Eau Claire Memorial 54-13 and Ladysmith 57-10 in pool play, lost to Plainview-Elgin-Millville 52-19 and Wisconsin Rapids 39-27, then beat Menomonee Falls 33-24. Winning four of five were Hunter Wilsey,

Jake and Bryce FitzPatrick, Lawrence, Hunter Hall, Zell and Heatherston. Bruce Strand

White Bear Lake girls hockey is missing its top two players for a six-game stretch as forward Sydney Shearen and goalie Calla Frank are skating for Team USA this week in Moscow. The two juniors earned their spots on the USA roster during months of tryouts last spring and summer for the IHF Women’s Under 18 Championships taking place Jan. 6-13. The Americans have opened with wins over Russia 5-3 and Sweden 2-1. Shearen and Frank last played for the Bears in a 3-0 loss to Forest Lake at the Mid-Winter Border Battle in Blaine on

Dec. 27, and left the next day. The Bears (12-5-1) are 0-2-1 in the first four games without them. They beat Mandan (N.D.) 10-0 and tied 3-3 at the same tournament, then lost to Hill-Murray 3-0 and Park of Cottage 3-2. Ashley Healy has scored five of the team’s 15 goals in that span. Abigail DeLaRosa has scored four and Claudia Verkerke and Lauren McLean three each. Mariah Churchill and Kaylee Kloos have replaced Frank in the nets. Bruce Strand

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Ian Wilsey, Mahtomedi freshman (top), placed third at 126 pounds in the Cambridge-Isanti tournament.

Zephyrs hoopsters break into boys Top 10 Mahtomedi boys basketball moved into the state Top 10 after handing Northfield its first loss 72-64 and following with an 89-82 win over Rochester Lourdes, both at the Rotary U.S. Bank Holiday Classic on Dec. 28-29. Jack Shay delivered 21 points and eight rebounds, and J’Vonne Hadley notched 20 points and four assists, against Northfield (7-1). Against Lourdes (6-3), Shay and Hadley netted 19 points each and Zac Centers 16. Timmy Lindquist contributed eight assists, six steals and eight points. Mahtomedi (7-3), moved up to No. 10 in the Class 3A rankings, then lost to an unbeaten Class 4A team, Tartan, 66-57 on Friday, Jan. 5. Bruce Strand

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Junior forward Jordan Gast (24) takes a shot at the Hill Murray net Jan. 2. The Bears lost 3-0.

Mahtomedi icemen lose duel of No. 2 ranked teams In a boys hockey duel of teams ranked No. 2 in their respective classes, Mahtomedi lost to St. Thomas Academy 3-1 on Saturday, Jan. 6. Mahtomedi (9-2-1), second-ranked in Class A, gave up three special-teams goals to the Cadets (9-1-1), a Class 2A power. St. Thomas got shorthanded goals from Payton Matsui and Chase Foley (empty-netter) and a power play goal from Andrew Boemer while outshoot-

ing the Zephyrs 40-15. Bailey Huber made 38 saves for Mahtomedi and Nikolai Dulak scored the goal. Mahtomedi routed Henry Sibley 8-0 on Thursday with seven different players finding the net. Dallas Duckson had two goals and Aidan Pearson, Sam Ayd, Noah Skillings, Nikolai Dulak, Kory Pilarski and Charlie Bartholomew one each. Josh Campbell made 19 saves in the shutout. Bruce Strand

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Mahtomedi basketball Mahtomedi sophomore J’vonne Hadley is scoring 17 points per game, helping an all-new Zephyr basketball lineup post a 7-2 record so far and move into the No. 10 slot in the state Class 3A rankings. At the Rotary US Bank Holiday Classic in Rochester, the agile, long-limbed 6-foot-5 guard sank 20 points as the Zephyrs handed Northﬁeld its ﬁrst loss 7264, then 19 points in an 89-82 win over Rochester Lourdes. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017

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Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association Classic on Saturday in Park Center. Detroit Lakes won with 148.9. Wagner placed sixth all-around with 36.85 points while ranking fourth on floor (9.4), ninth on bars (9.0) and 10h on vault (9325). Oswald was 13th

all-around (34.825). On beam, Kerri Manders placed sixth (9.325) and Olivia Meager 11th (9.15). Hurt’s vault placed 11th (9.25). Mahtomedi has a 3-0 record in dual meets.

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to score over 9.0. Floor is also a very strong and consistent event for us, with all five girls able to score in the 9's.” Their 145.50 performance Thursday against South St. Paul was led by Maria Wagner with a career-best 37.05. Haley Oswald scored 35.15. Kerri Manders won beam (9.325) and Kate Ryan won floor (9.575), both personal-bests. Other career-bests were earned by Olivia Hurt (vault, 9.4), Manders (floor, 9.4) and Caylee Greeder (floor, 9.2). The Zephyrs scored 144.025 in the

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White Bear Lake High School senior Evan Hakamaki earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. As a member of Vadnais Heights Troop 212, Evan earned 36 merit badges, held multiple leadership positions, and attained brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow. Evan’s Eagle service project included removal of a 30 year old staircase leading to softball ﬁelds at the Lakewood Hills Park, construction of a new staircase made of wood framing and composite decking, and replacement of an adjacent retaining wall. Evan is also a member of the high school drum line and band, and is the captain of the White Bear Lake First Robotics Team. Evan plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall to study electrical engineering. His parents are Paul & Michaele Hakamaki of Vadnais Heights. Evan’s troop is sponsored by the Vadnais Heights Lions Club.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Music lesson registration open MacPhail Center for Music is enrolling for spring semester lessons. The center offers music instruction for all ages and abilities in White Bear Lake. The spring semester runs from Feb. 5 to June 10. The center teaches 35 instruments and has 200 teachers at five locations in Minnesota. For more information, visit http://www. macphail.org.

communities today. Century College is one of 104 grant recipients across the country that will host the traveling exhibition and will also receive a $250 programming grant, virtual training and publicity materials. For more information, visit http://www. nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices.

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White Bear Lake Area Schools elementary students made about 140 blankets for those in need this winter.

Students make blankets to warm those in need Students at Oneka Elementary and Lincoln Elementary recently made fleece tied blankets for those in need. Oneka Elementary students donated 86 blankets to the Yellow Ribbon Network, an organization that assists veteran families. Students presented their blankets at a Hugo City Council meeting to showcase their hard work. Lincoln Elementary students donated 50 blankets and made crafty decorative candy canes for their winter Hug-A-Heart event. The blankets were given to a program called Infant Layettes, which distributes them to places such as Solid Ground and Caring and Sharing Hands.

Extra math help available for high school students High school students have the choice to participate in Math Mondays at White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus. There are roughly five to six math teachers in the Media Center helping students from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. each Monday. Math Mondays are for all students at North Campus. They can come up and get help with math, receive test help, make up tests, do test corrections and take advantage of homework help.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Ruff World 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4800 Centerville Rd. #217 White Bear Lake, MN 55127 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Aunjel Michelle Miller 4800 Centerville Rd. #217 White Bear Lake, MN 55127 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: December 14, 2017 Signed: Aunjel Michelle Miller Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 3 and 10, 2018.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #624 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The School Board of Independent School District #624, White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for: CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT Until 2:00 P.M. February 1, 2018, at the White Bear Lake Public Schools, District Center, Buildings and Grounds office, 4855 Bloom Avenue, room 309, White Bear Lake, Minnesota at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud in room 301. Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after 2:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. A Pre-bid meeting will be held at White Bear Lake Public Schools, District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, room 301, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on January 22, 2018 @ 2:30 PM. Submitted bids shall be upon bid forms provided within specifications. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked (“BID, CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT”) with the name and address of the bidder and the date and hour of the opening and addressed to the Business Manager. The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures, all bids must be on a lump sum basis. White Bear Lake Area Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bidding. Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Office of Roof Spec, Inc., 2400 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55113, phone #651-639-0644 or at the pre-bid meeting. The Engineer will have complete sets of the Bidding Documents available for pick up by prospective bidders and subcontractors at no charge. The copies will be available January 15, 2018. The following information must accompany the request: Company name, mailing address, street address, phone, and contact name and email address. Each Bidder must accompany his bid with a Cashier’s Check, Bid Bond, or Certified Check equal to 5% of the total amount of the Bid payable to Independent School District #624 as a guarantee of prompt execution of the contract in accordance with the Proposal and Contract Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the scheduled

J.D. Steele will perform with O.H. Anderson fi fth-graders at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. J.D. Steele is a nationally recognized musician and producer. He has a long career as a singer, songwriter, and producer. He was the artist in residence at O.H. Anderson this fall thanks to grants from the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation and The Wildwood Artist Series.

Private school announces kindergarten open house Liberty Classical Academy will host a kindergarten open house 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24. Information on child development and the skills needed for learning success will be presented. For more information, call 651-762-3652.

College hosts traveling exhibition Century College Library has been selected in a competitive application process to host Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness, a traveling exhibition to U.S. libraries Jan. 31 to March 14. Native Voices explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Stories drawn from both the past and present examine how health for Native People is tied to community, the land and spirit. Through interviews, Native People describe the impact of epidemics, federal legislation, the loss of land, and the inhibition of culture on the health of Native individuals and

time of opening bids, without the consent of the School Board of Independent School District #624 of Minnesota. Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 3, 2018 and January 10, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carl Leo Emanuel, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated May 21, 1999 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Mary Jo Farrell, whose address is 2330 Circle Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are file with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. State. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator withing four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Dated: December 28, 2017. Self-Represented Litigant: Mary Jo Farrell 2330 Circle Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 10 and 17, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-17-959 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William J. Rau aka William Rau and Bill Rau and William John Rau, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Room 650, Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the Decedent, dated September 11, 2005, and codicil dated October 14, 2012, and separate writing under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of: Russell J. Rau, whose address is: 6943 Camden Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60516 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be ﬁled with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are ﬁled or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate in-

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Six White Bear Lake Area High School students recently participated in a Microsoft Event for young women interested in information technology careers.

Girls explore technology careers Six students from the White Bear Lake Information Technology Career Pathway recently focused on their areas of interest when they participated in a Microsoft Event for young women interested in pursuing a career in information technology (IT). The SPARCS (Sustaining Passion, Ambition and Resolve for Career Success) Event was hosted by the MN State - IT Center of Excellence. Students were offered the opportunity to participate in IT skill building, fun activities with other peers with tech interests and engage with professionals in IT. They experienced a variety of hands-on activities involving data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing software related to modern business.

cluding the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. By: Nichole A. Seiber, Deputy Court Administrator December 26, 2017 Attorney for Applicant Russell J. Rau 6943 Camden Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60516 Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 10 and 17, 2018.

STATE OF WISCONSIN BURNETT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT PUBLICATION SUMMONS CASE NO. 17-CV-136 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE-30404 THE HONORABLE MELISSIA R. MOGEN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, Plaintiff VS. ARTHUR W, HANCOCK et al, Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. TO: ARTHUR W. HANCOCK 2578 Crown Hill Court White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 JANE DOE HANCOCK 2578 Crown Hill Court White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 You are hereby notiﬁed that the Plaintiff named above has ﬁled a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within forty (40) days after December 27th, 2017, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Clerk of Court, whose address is Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Number 115, Siren, WI, 54872 and to Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 4650 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212-1059. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the Court rnay grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment rnay be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now, or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishrnent or seizure of property. Dated this 18th day of December, 2017 KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Janine L Collette 1063934 jcollette@kmksc.com OUR FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS LETTER IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published three times in the White Bear Press on December 27, 2017 and January 3 and 10, 2018.

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Nino’s Note Cards 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 706 Hall Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Anthony C. Nardecchia 706 Hall Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: December 28, 2017. Signed: Anthony C. Nardecchia Jr., Owner/Sole Proprietor Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 10 and 17, 2017.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: E-Fresh Industries 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 44 Magnolia Ave. W Saint Paul, MN 55117 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Eric Freshwater 44 Magnolia Ave. W Saint Paul, MN 55117 Vanessa Finken 916 Ashland Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55104 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: December 14, 2017. Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 10 and 17, 2017.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider an application submitted by the City of Vadnais Heights, for an Amendment to the Zoning Code to Chapters 9 (Residence One), 10 (Residence Two), 11 (Residence Three), and 12 (Residence Four) concerning residential zoning district amendments. Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: January 4, 2018 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 716 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 716, which grants to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, its successors and assigns, permission to construct, operate, repair, and maintain in the City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, an electric distribution system and transmission lines, including necessary poles, lines, ﬁxtures, and appurtenances, for the furnishing of electric energy to the city, its inhabitants, and others, and to use the public grounds and public ways of the city for such purposes. The ordinance establishes the following: • Adopts an Electric Franchise Agreement with Xcel Energy. The full text of Ordinance No. 716 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: January 2, 2018 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 717 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 717, which grants to Connexus Energy, a Minnesota Electric Cooperative, its successors and assigns, permission to construct, operate, repair and maintain in the City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, an electric distribution system and transmission lines, including necessary poles, lines, ﬁxtures and appurtenances, for the furnishing of electric energy to the city, its inhabitants, and others, and to use the public grounds and public ways of the city for such purposes. The ordinance establishes the following: • Adopts an Electric Franchise Agreement with Connexus Energy. The full text of Ordinance No. 717 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: January 2, 2018 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 718 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 718 which grants to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, its successors and assigns, permission to erect a gas distribution system for the purposes of constructing, operating, repairing, and maintaining in the City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, the necessary gas pipes, mains, and appurtenances for the transmission or distribution of gas to the city and its inhabitants and others and transmitting gas into and through the city and to use the public grounds and public ways of the city for such purposes. The ordinance establishes the following:

• Adopts a Gas Franchise Agreement with Xcel Energy. The full text of Ordinance No. 718 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: January 2, 2018 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 719 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 719, which implements an electric service franchise fee on Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, its successors and assigns, for providing electric service within the City of Vadnais Heights. The ordinance establishes the following: • Sets the electric utility franchise fee amount per customer premise/per month based on metered service to retail customers within the city. The full text of Ordinance No. 719 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: January 2, 2018 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 720 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 720, which implements an electric service franchise fee on Connexus Energy, a Minnesota Electric Cooperative, its successors and assigns, for providing electric service within the City of Vadnais Heights. The ordinance establishes the following: • Sets the electric utility franchise fee amount per customer premise/per month based on metered service to retail customers within the city. The full text of Ordinance No. 720 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. Dated: January 2, 2018 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 721 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 721, which implements a gas service franchise fee on Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, its successors and assigns, for providing gas service within the City of Vadnais Heights. The ordinance establishes the following: • Sets the gas utility franchise fee amounts per customer premise/per month based on metered service to retail customers within the city. The full text of Ordinance No. 721 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: January 2, 2018 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 10, 2018.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2017 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, December 7, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDERMeeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Mike Chevalier; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Stacey Stout and Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio. Absent: Judy Schwartz. Also present: Patrick Crothers, Technology Coordinator; Nicole Flesner, Human Resource Supervisor; Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services; Beth Sneden, Professional Development and Director of Special Education; Timothy Sullivan, Attorney with Ratwick, Roszak and Maloney, P.A. and Lynne Viker, Director of Learning and Accountability. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-McGraw moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) Using Chrome Books to View the School Board Packets in Boardbook-Patrick Crothers, Technology Coordinator, demonstrated for the school board members and administration how to use a chrome book to access the Boardbook website and view the board packet. The electronic version of the board packet will replace the paper copies at future school board meetings. B) School Start Times-Superintendent Mark Larson and school board members discussed the possible change in school start times which included: length of the school day and staff development, transportation options and costs, adolescent sleep studies and community concerns. Larson proposed Mahtomedi High School & Middle School hours to change to 9:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m., Wildwood Elementary to 7:45 a.m.–2:02 p.m. and O.H. Anderson Elementary to 7:55 a.m.–2:15 p.m. Also discussed was what has been done to improve secondary students’ sleep/ health which include: eliminating zero hour (before school) classes, health classes including adolescent sleep studies, counselors accessing student sleep deprivation and behavior and what still could be done which included: district mandated homework submission deadline of 10:00 p.m., no 8:00 a.m. finals, moving lunch and learn to 8:00 a.m., eliminating most before school activities, adding additional online courses the first or last hour of the school day allowing students the option to start at 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. and ending after school activities/athletic practices by 9:00 p.m. The school board will vote on school start times for the 2018-2019 school year at the December 14 School Board Meeting. C) 2017-2018 Revised Budget and 2018-2019 Budget Forecast-Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services, presented on the 20172018 revised budget and the 2018-2019 budget forecast which included: current and projected revenues and expenditures, changes in fund balance and student enrollment. The estimated June 30, 2018 unassigned general fund balance is 5.79% which is below the district’s policy to maintain an 8% unassigned general fund balance and is due in part to a lower than expected student count. Menozzi explained there is also a state structural imbalance between the amount of state aid school districts receive and the rate of inflation. School board members referred to School District Policy 714 – Fund Balance and the procedures to be implemented to stabilize the district’s financial position, requested a report on FTE teachers and student count and a student exit interview/survey. Middle School Principal Mike Neubeck and Technology Coordinator Patrick Crothers are in the process of creating an online survey. The school board will vote to approve the revised 2017-2018 Revised Budget at the December 14 school board meeting. CLOSE MEETING-Payne moved, Donovan seconded, approval to close the meeting. Carried 5-0. Meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. A) Discussion of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 - Teacher Contract Negotiations. OPEN MEETING-Payne moved, Stout seconded, approval to open the meeting. Carried 5-0. Meeting opened at 10:03 p.m. ADJOURN-

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MENT-Payne moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available atwww.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 10, 2018.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUITES DECEMBER 14, 2017 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, December 14, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Mike Chevalier; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; Stacey Stout (present from a remote location by speaker phone 8:03 p.m.–8:42 p.m.); Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio; and Emma Shores, school board student representative. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Donovan moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of agenda. Carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- School Board Chair Lucy Payne noted the $4,321.85 in donations and expressed the school district’s formal thank you. Chevalier moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 5-0. School Board Vice Chair/Clerk Julie McGraw requested the school board be involved in the hiring of Principal Mark Hamre’s replacement after his retirement. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION-A) Student/Staff/Community Recognition-The following students and staff were recognized by the school board and administration: Mahtomedi Girls Soccer Team - Class A State Champions: Megan Clements, Stephanie Comfort, Megan Lisowy, Sonia Meyer, and Coach David Wald. Not Present: Katelyn Bradley, Erika Broten, Makaya Firminger, Sydney Freking, Hannah Goralnick, Lauren Heinsch, Hannah Loughlin, Mickenzie Mireault, Payton Nelson, Grace Padelford, Sydney Panek, Dana Searles, Audrey Sexson, Abigail Shultz, Sydney Staedt, Josephine Underwood, Ava Vander Louw and Anna Wagner. Mahtomedi Middle School Honors Choir Participants: Alicia Cepress and Kimberly Hoffman. Not Present: Aleksa Atkinson. Wildwood Lions Club Peace Poster Winner - Not Present: Sounali Moua. B) Community Education Update-Cathy Wyland, Director of Mahtomedi Community Education, updated school board members on: 2016-2017 Annual Report submitted to the MN Department of Education, Fiscal Year 2017 Community Education Fund 04 audit results, adjusted philosophy in serving adults/seniors by offering more programing, facility improvements and events reported in the White Bear Press Newspaper, White Bear Lake Magazine and on the Suburban Community Cable TV. Wyland invited school board members to attend the Community Book Read – A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota on January 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mahtomedi High School Fine Arts Center with School Board Treasurer Kevin Donovan as moderator. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE- School Board Student Representative Emma Shores reported on the events at Mahtomedi High School. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Schwartz moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the minutes from the November 9, 2017, school board meeting. Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) The Calendar of Events was reviewed. B) Second Reading of Policies-Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed with school board members the following policies which all contain revisions or modifications recommended by MSBA: Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students, Policy 620 - Credit for Learning, Policy 903 - Visitors to School District Property and Facilities and those required by change in Minnesota State Statute: Policy 614 - School District Testing Plan and Procedure, Policy 721 - Uniform Grant Guidance Regarding Federal Revenue Sources, Policy 805 - Waste Reduction and Recycling. Dr. Larson discussed with school board members Policy 620 – Credit for Learning regarding what other school district’s policies are for weighted grades for PSEO courses. School Board Chair Lucy Payne requested information on the number of credits students typically earn when taking a PSEO course at Century College, Bethel College, Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota. The policies have been reviewed by the policy committee and administration and will be brought back for a third reading/approval at the January 4 school board meeting. ACTION ITEMS-A) Truth-in-Taxation Presentation-Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services, presented information regarding the proposed levy payable in 2018 and the tax impact for residents. Menozzi discussed the Truth in Taxation law, property tax background, legislative changes that affect the 2018 levy, general fund changes in basic per pupil allowance, school district funds, fiscal year 2017-2018 budget, revenue and expenditure budgets for all funds, proposed tax levy payable in 2018, and property tax comparisons – pay 2017 versus pay 2018. 1) Truth-in Taxation Public Comment-None. 2) Approval to Certify Levy for 2018-McGraw moved, Donovan seconded, approval to certify levy for 2018. Total certified levy amount $13,625,084.83. Carried 5-0. B) Approval of the Revised 2017 - 2018 Budget-Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services, presented on the 2017-2018 revised budget and the 2018-2019 budget forecast which included: current and projected revenues and expenditures, changes in fund balance and student enrollment. The estimated June 30, 2018 unassigned general fund balance is 5.79%, which is below the district’s policy to maintain an 8% unassigned general fund balance and is due in part to a lower than expected student count. Superintendent Larson stated School District Policy 714 – Fund Balance procedures will be implemented to stabilize the district’s financial position. Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the revised 2017-2018 budget. Carried 5-0. C) School Start Times for 2018 -2019-Superintendent Mark Larson recommended the school board table changing school start times until the 2019-2020 school year and in the interim period: severely limit middle and high school student activities before 8:00 am. (any before school activities would require the approval of the building principal), whenever possible avoid AP/CIS classes first hour, all electronic homework submissions due at 10:00 p.m. (in the event of late games/practice accommodations with the student and teacher can be arranged), official school practice activities (athletic or artistic) end by 9:00 p.m., continue sleep education in health classes at both the middle school and high school, assess students for sleep deprivation when dealing with behavioral issues, provide training for those (counselors, PBIS specialists, etc.) where necessary and no final exams first period at the high school. McGraw moved, Chevalier seconded, Failed 0-6. Payne moved, McGraw seconded, a resolution to support the middle and high school administration/staff to continue to examine/research innovative ways to address/improve student sleep and school start times and report back to the school board in one year. Schwartz moved to amend the resolution to report back to the school board in 18 months by the July 2019 school board retreat, Donovan seconded. Carried 6-0. D) Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Special Education Resolutions-Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed two MSBA recommended Special Education Resolutions with school board members. The first resolution is to fully fund Special Education services at the state level and the second at the federal level. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded approval of the Special Education Resolutions. Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 10, 2018.

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Retiring School Board members reflect on years of service White Bear Lake Area School Board Chair Janet Newberg and Vice Chair George Kimball retired in 2017 after 23 years of collective service. The White Bear Press caught up with each of them to reflect on how they have seen the schools change over that time and the rewards of serving the community.

What will you miss the most about being on the board? I will miss recognizing students at board meetings for their various achievements, participating in graduation events as we usher our students out into the world, and working with the best teachers and staff around.

eager kindergarten kids. The circle of life. Among the memorable occurrences were the implementation of world languages at all grade levels, the introduction of the drumline and orchestra programs, and the increased college credit-bearing post-secondary opportunities and the intentional work to make these opportunities available to all students.

Why did you decide to retire?

Janet Newberg How long did you serve on the School Board? Eleven years.

How have you seen the district change during that time? In my early tenure on the School Board, we saw an operating levy referendum fail and had to begin considering significant cuts to the district's budget. A subsequent levy referendum passed and those potentially devastating cuts were avoided. Last month, we passed a renewal of our operating levy with the highest "yes" vote ever — over 80 percent. I have seen the district grow much more diverse, and our administration and teaching and learning staff have made changes to our instruction and curricular approaches to meet every student where they are and to provide the resources to make sure all students succeed.

What did you enjoy the most about being on the board? I truly enjoyed being part of the effort to provide every student in the district with the best education possible. I also enjoyed the collegial relationship among all of the current and former members of the boards which contributed greatly to ensuring we got our work done and acted in the best interests of the district's kids and families.

What do you think were the most significant accomplishments of the board during your tenure? During the past 11 years, the board worked hard to maintain the community's trust in our schools and to gain the community's support for our operating and capital project levies. We are also proud of our work to bring initiatives to the district to support the education of all students, including kids in the academic middle and lower quartiles.

Were there any objectives you had that you hope the next board will make a priority? Facilities planning should be a top priority. Our district enrollment continues to grow, and we will need additional space for the growing numbers of kids entering our schools. Additionally, many of our district schools were built decades ago and need upgrades to best serve their student populations.

I have served on the board for 11 years and began my service when our two children were still students in the district. My youngest, Ellen, is now 27 and my son Aaron is now 29. I think it's important for the board to include members with kids still in the district. Additionally, I look forward to the greater flexibility to travel with my husband, particularly to travel to visit our kids. I do draw the line at traveling to Baghdad, Iraq, to visit our daughter as she works there, though.

What are you looking forward to doing with more free time? In addition to my service on the board, I have been an active volunteer in the district and beyond and plan to continue all of that work. I am a volunteer writing coach in the writing center at South Campus, a reading buddy to a student at Willow Lane Elementary School, an adviser to the South Campus Ambassadors Interact Club, and the co-chair of the Excellence Event, held every year to honor graduating seniors and educators they select to honor. For the past four years, I have also served as a volunteer guardian ad litem with Ramsey County Child Protection, and I am a frequent platelet donor with the American Red Cross. Finally, I am a board member and treasurer of Rotary eClub One, the world's first completely internet-based Rotary club, and am planning the annual meeting for the club next June in Toronto, Canada.

Are there any other parting thoughts you'd like to share with the community? I am a proud Bear graduate, a proud mother of two Bear graduates, and a proud supporter of the White Bear Lake Area Schools. GO BEARS!

What did you enjoy the most about being on the board? Having a fairly close view of the amazing accomplishments of our students as well as the skilled and dedicated work of our staff. The recognition events held prior to board meetings were awesome.

What do you think were the most significant accomplishments of the board during your tenure? I don’t believe the board necessarily accomplishes things. Rather, we work behind the scenes to hopefully help create the conditions for students to accomplish great things in concert with their instructors. And, wow, the accomplishments of our students are incredible.

Were there any objectives you had that you hope the next board will make a priority? No, the board is in good hands.

What will you miss the most about being on the board? I will miss the recognition events held prior to board meetings and seeing the amazing accomplishments of our students and staff. I will also miss the policy committee meetings. Oh, and the amazing convocation productions.

Why did you decide to retire? Wise former School Board member colleagues from White Bear and other school districts told me that I would know in my heart when the time was right to step down. And they were right. Also, I generally believe in the concept of term limits for people serving in elected positions.

What are you looking forward to doing with more free time? Organizing things in our house. Spending more time with my wife, Fei, and with grandchildren. And more tennis.

George Kimball How long did you serve on the School Board?

Are there any other parting thoughts you'd like to share with the community?

Twelve years.

How have you seen the district change during that time? Board members changed, three superintendents served during my tenure, numerous outstanding (and in many cases, legendary) staff retired and were replaced by those who continue to carry on the tradition of excellence. College- and career-ready graduating students were replaced by

Thank you for the opportunity to serve. As a kid who grew up in White Bear Lake, I attended Lakeaires, Willow, Sunrise, White Bear High School (the round building), and then graduated from Mariner High School. My children attended and graduated from White Bear Lake schools and now I have great-nieces in our system. In addition, I was a teacher at North Campus for six years. It has been an absolute honor and lifetime pleasure to be so closely connected with our schools.

Mahtomedi superintendent retiring at end of school year BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

Mahtomedi Public Schools Superintendent Mark Larson will retire in June. He announced his retirement at a Jan. 4 School Board meeting and reflected on his nine years in the district. He thanked the board for the privilege to serve and expressed his commitment to help the district plan to select a new superintendent. “I’ve spent 35 years in education,” Larson said. “The last nine of those years were spent in what I consider to be the best school district in the state. During these last nine years, I have seen outstanding student success; dedicated, talented colleagues; and been thankful to work in a supportive community that values education. My commitment to this remarkable district, filled with wonderful students, is as strong as the day I began. During the next six months, I will do all I can to position the district for continued success.” Human resources staff notified the board they have been doing research on different ways to search for a new superintendent and the costs of various services, which can range from $8,000

to $20,000. They said they would have more research completed by the board's next study session since they were only recently made aware of Larson's plans to retire. Larson suggested the School Board create a search subcommittee to get a successor on board as soon as possible. He advised the board to make sure the person they hire is ready to take on the challenges facing the district right now. The board appointed Lucy Payne, Julie McGraw and Kevin Donovan to the subcommittee. “This is one of the primary jobs of the School Board,” Donovan noted. “We hire the superintendent.” Payne noted that the district will be competing with several other districts who have already started their superintendent search in the metro. She said the meetings of the subcommittee will be posted so the search is a public process. “Thank you for your service the past nine years,” Payne told Larson. “I am excited for you and the opportunities in front of you. After 35 years, I understand why you would want to make a change.” Donovan also commended Larson for being the district's leader over the last nine years. “It seems like it hasn't been

that long,” he remarked. “You have been available and present to talk to.” “I second that,” said Judith Schwartz. “You have been an 'upfront in the building' type of a leader.” The School Board held a closed meeting about Larson's retirement after the group publicly accepted it and held a public discussion. The follow-up session was closed to the public because it was a personnel matter, according to Minnesota statute. Last spring, Larson accepted a threeyear contract from the School Board through the 2019-2020 school year. “I was eligible to retire earlier than this,” Larson said when asked why he is retiring before the end of the contract. “It is a cliché when you know it is time to retire, but you know it is time.” Larson said he met with staff the next morning Jan. 5 to talk about the district's budget and expressed his commitment to do what he can over the next months to keep the district “`remarkable.” Larson began his career in Mahtomedi Public Schools as the assistant superintendent in 2009. He was appointed superintendent in 2010. During his tenure, the district has been recognized with Reward School awards by the Minnesota Department

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Goodbye Mexican food, hello Asian cuisine Restaurant owner Young Tran plans to open Ha Long Bay around Feb. 1 on the corner of County Road E and 120 in White Bear Lake. The menu will feature Chinese, Vietnamese and a blend of Thai food in the former Taco Bell location. There will be a pickup window for phone orders and eventually a patio. Tran shared how he came to own the restaurant, calling it “fate.” He was walking by the building last year and noticed water pourPATTI CARLSON | SUBMITTED ing out the door. A main Young Tran water pipe had broken. Tran called the fi re department, which shut off the water, and then located the owner (a ReMax Plus agent) to ask if he was willing to sell. They close on the deal Jan. 22.

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like wool and cotton. • Lighten up. Lighting is often underappreciated but can have a dramatic impact on whether a home feels inviting, warm and/or uplifting. Experiment with different types of bulbs and lighting ﬁxtures to turn drab and dreary environments into brighter places. Lighting may improve mood and productivity. • Let the sun shine in. Modify window treatments to let more sunlight into the house. There is evidence that the sun, particularly UV light, is a potent bactericide. The Sunlight Institute advises that there’s no harm in letting natural sunlight do its work, as bacteria within eight feet of low-intensity UV light can be killed in 10 minutes. • Inspect and service woodburning appliances. A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology has found regular inhalation of wood smoke limits immune activity and function, and anyone who burns wood indoors should be aware of these potential health risks. Ensuring proper ventilation of smoke and routinely cleaning the chimney can help cut down on particulate matter. • Turn to nontoxic cleaning products, pesticides and insecticides. Always opt for nontoxic, natural products when cleaning in and around the house. • Declutter the home. A cluttered, hectic space can affect emotions and mental state, never mind attracting dust and making a home harder to clean. Spending time in spaces that do not elicit stressful feelings is healthier and can help residents to rest and recharge. Making a home healthier can be on the list of this year’s renovation plans.

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“ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD” (R) [Language, some violence, disturbing images and brief drug content.] — When 16-year-old grandson John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) of cynical, egotistical, miserly oil tycoon J. Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer) is kidnapped on July 10, 1973, in Rome in this intense, poignant, factually inspired, suspenseful, 132-minute Ridley Scott film dominated by superb acting and cinematography and based on John Pearson’s novel, his distraught mother (Michelle Williams), who had divorced her drunken husband (Andrew Buchan) with only child support payments, is helped by a former CIA agent (Mark Wahlberg) to find and negotiate her son’s release from the Calabrian kidnappers (Roman Duris, et al.) after her former father-in-law refuses to pay the $17 million ransom.

“THE POST” (PG-13) (3.5) [Language and brief war violence.] — After New York Times journalist Daniel Ellsberg (Matthew Rhys) copies highly secretive, classified documents in 1971 that incriminated the upper echelons of government regarding cover ups in the Vietnam War from the Truman administration through President Nixon’s White House in this powerful, factually inspired, eye-opening, suspenseful, captivating, well-acted, star-dotted (Sarah Paulson, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Robert John Odenkirk, Alison Brie, David Cross, Michael Stuhlbarg, Pat Healy, David Cross, Carrie Coon, Jesse Piemons and Ben Livingston), 115-minute, Steven Spielberg political satire based on Josh Singer’s and Liz Hannah’s novel “The Post,” The Washington Post owner and publisher Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) and manager editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) debate whether to publish the “Pentagon Papers” that would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

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Did you notice that extra step in other people’s walk or a smile on your coworkers face? It’s amazing how a few days above freezing and fresh air can change your perspective. Dang, that was a good old-fashioned cold snap. About the only thing we’re missing now is snow. My coldest morning was on December 31 at -18°. I heard many reports of -20° and colder in some of the more outlaying northern parts of the metro and this readership. “Is this cold over?” is the next question. Probably not. While we have some relief this week, the cold is expected to return, hopefully in shorter bursts.

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“MAP TO THE STARS” (R) (1.5) [Strong disturbing violence and sexual content, graphic nudity, language and some drug material.] [DVD only] — An oddball, uneven, 111-minute, cliché-filled, 2014 film about dysfunctional, vain Hollywood people haunted by their past and present, including a down-on-her-luck, pill-popping actress (Julianne Moore) struggling to revive her career while suffering from nightmares of her deceased mother (Sarah Gadon), a handsome limousine driver (Robert Pattinson) trying to make it as an actor and screenwriter, and a mentally disturbed and physically scarred Florida woman (Mia Wasikowska) trying to help a writer (Carrie Fisher) compose a novel while she reconnects with her estranged psychotherapist father (John Cusack), her cigarette-smoking mother (Olivia Williams), and her troubled, egotistical, 13-year-old actor brother (Evan Bird).

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“PITCH PERFECT 3” (PG-13) (2.5) [Crude and sexual content, language and some action.] — When the now-graduated Bellas a cappella group (Anna Kendrick, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Chrissie Marie Fit, Kelley Jakie and Shelley Anne Regner) heads to Spain, Italy and France to perform for the servicemen during a USO tour in this wacky, funny, entertaining, pratfall, starstudded (Elizabeth Banks, John Michael Higgins, DJ Khaled, Matt Lanter, Alexis Merizalde Knapp, Guy Burnett and Michael Rose), 93-minute comedy, they find themselves competing with other talented singers (Ruby Rose, Andy Allo, Venzella Joy Williams and Hannah Fairlight) and then in danger after the estranged, desperate, broke, criminal father (John Lithgow) of one of the singers (Rebel Wilson) kidnaps the Bellas to coerce his daughter to go with him to the Cayman Islands so that he can get a hold of $181 million in an account set up by her mother for her years earlier.

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County Road E farmland may turn to homes BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

GEM LAKE — Farmland sandwiched between a busy business corridor and secluded lake could soon turn into suburban homes. A developer is planning to turn one of the farm plots along County Road E north of English Street into 30 single-family homes. The development will be called the Enclave at Gem Lake. The property is owned by Tom Hansen. “The developer is in the process of application and review by engineering and planning for development,” stated Mayor Robert Uzpen in a letter.

The city of Gem Lake has asked the city of Vadnais Heights if it can purchase sanitary sewer and water services since Gem Lake does not have public utilities in the area, according to city documents. Gem Lake would pay for the water and any cost for increasing the capacity of supply lines. The Vadnais Heights City Council has not yet officially decided whether it would provide water for the development but discussed the possibility at a workshop Jan. 2. “The council is eager to assist Gem Lake in providing them water, so we will try to review an agreement that can work for both sides,” said City Ad-

ministrator Kevin Watson. The council discussed whether or not White Bear Lake's water issues would affect Vadnais Height's ability to assist Gem Lake but determined the amount of water used by the development would likely not create any problems. “We should be able to accommodate Gem Lake and help this development,” Watson noted. “Any development in Gem Lake certainly helps our local businesses. We are very much willing to accommodate Gem Lake.” The other plot of farmland on the east side of Daniel's Farm Road is not part of the development.

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Thirty homes may fill farmland along County Road E between English Street and Daniel’s Farm Road.

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