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GOLF ON ICE: 10th Annual event shooting for $1 million PAGE 2A

Taking the green out of Bald Eagle Lake

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

Efforts to keep Bald Eagle Lake from turning to pea soup every summer are now award winning.

The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) received the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts' 2016 Project of the Year Award for restoring water quality in the lake, which has shoreline in three counties.

Results have been dramatic.

Keeping phosphorous out of Bald Eagle Lake was the main objective, noted RCWD Lake and Stream Specialist Matt Kocian.

"The change has been remarkable," he said. "Phosphorus (P) is algae food so the more P you add, the more algae you have and the greener the lake."

The watershed district partnered with a golf course, lakeshore property owners and the city of Hugo in the award-winning project. They took a three-pronged approach that included two alum treatments and installation of a system at Hugo's Oneka Ridge Golf Course. That unique system captured storm water and reused it for watering the golf course.

Ten residential rain gardens were also installed and shoreline areas restored in the area to capture storm water and runoff that would otherwise carry phosphorous into the lake.

Results showed a significant reduction in P and algae and better visibility.

According to Kocian, water quality tests in 2016 showed a total P of 12 ppb; algae at 5.3 ppb and clarity of 2.6 meters.

For comparison, White Bear Lake, considered one of the cleanest lakes in the region, has a (10-year) average of 19 ppb P; 5.8 ppb algae and a water clarity of 3.2 meters.

The project was partially funded by the Bald Eagle Lake Water Management District, a special tax district for lakeshore property owners that was initiated by the homeowners themselves.

Additional funding came from the Clean Water Fund of the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment and the Clean Water Partnership loan.

The RCWD Board of Managers received the recognition last month at the state watershed conference in Alexandria.

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Mitsubishi's Bear slips into worldwide fame

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — What is it like to have a world-famous White Bear, viewed by millions of people, making a face plant on the ice?

“It is quite shocking — I don't even understand how and why this all happened,” said Richard Herod III, general manager, who was in the outtake video with the White Bear mascot that went

viral across the world last week.

The blooper video was originally posted on Facebook Dec. 23 “just to make people laugh over the holiday,” Herod said. That weekend the video had about 200,000 views.

“Our videos on Facebook have never gotten more than 5,000 or 10,000 views,” Herod noted. “Over the first of the year we had just crossed 900,000 views and then Bette Midler shared it. Every day

this week the video has gotten a million views.”

As of press time, the original video post was at over 6 million views.

Besides, the video has now been shared separately on so many media platforms Herod is sure the video has had over 30 million views across the world.

“I don't know of a car dealer who's ever had a video go this viral,” Herod said.

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No cooler needed Bethany Fluto makes a round trip across the frozen and wind swept surface of White Bear Lake to deliver some refreshments to her fiancée Dan Wood and fellow angler Dave Boehm Saturday, Jan. 7. Following a series of subzero days, ice thickness off the shore near Bellaire Beach was reported to be about 12 inches, but it appeared that the majority of anglers were still choosing to park their vehicles near shore.

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BEAR’ly Open: Golfing on ice returns for 10th year

White Bear Events and the White Bear Lake Rotary Club will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of ice golf in February with hopes of meeting a lofty goal.

Founder of the BEAR’ly Open and event chairman Ken Galloway said the 2017 objective is to hit $1 million worth of purchased food for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

They expect to reach it.

The fundraiser has collected about $140,000 in cash donations since it originated a decade ago, Galloway said, which translates into the purchasing power of about $920,000 worth of food.

“For every dollar donated, a food shelf can buy about $8 worth of food from its sources,” according to the event organizer. “The purchasing power of cash is about 8-to-1.”

The annual Bear’ly Open, whose signature sponsor is Lexus of Maplewood, consists of an 18-hole course designed on the lake, complete with pine trees, hole sponsors and other fun activities such as snow sculptures, food and refreshments, and bonfires.

Officially a St. Paul Winter Carnival activity, the event kicks off the night before the Saturday Open with a dance starting at 8 p.m. at the White Bear Country Inn. Golfers are encouraged to form their own foursome, or sign up individually.

IF YOU GO: The BEAR’ly Open starts at noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at Ramsey County Park beach on White Bear Lake.

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Fat Boyz team members that included, from left, Jake Harper, Alex Lessard, Matt Gamnis and Andrew Chapirson, watch as Brandon Gamnis whacks a tennis ball toward the green at last year’s BEAR’ly Open on White Bear Lake. Proceeds from the benefit go to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

The event is open to all ages. Registration is limited and online entries must be completed by Feb. 2, although participants can register in person the day of the event, as well.

For registration forms and more information, visit www.bearlyopen.org or email bearlyopen@gmail.com.

As he has done since the beginning, Galloway heads a committee of community volunteers who meet October

through February to plan the event.

The area food shelf has always been its fundraising recipient and Lexus of Maplewood the main sponsor.

“The message this year is to hit that $1 million goal,” said Galloway, who is general manager of the White Bear Yacht Club and a food shelf board member.

“The more people who come, the more money we raise. It’s a great event

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People can watch volunteers, mostly from the Rotary Club, stick more than 100 pine trees in the frozen lake starting at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.

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Keeping track of your council for the upcoming year Mahtomedi City Council sets appointments for 2017

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

MAHTOMEDI — As incumbents, none of the 2017 City Council members needed an orientation session at the beginning of the year to fi nd out where the bathrooms are or where the copying machine is located.

However, as part of their annual appointment session, held this year during the Jan. 3 regular council meeting, council members volunteered to either keep wearing the same committee hats or swap duties with other council members.

The only swapping of duties occurred in the office of council president, where Councilman Joel Schilling took over from fellow Councilman Tim Deans. Schilling will lead the meetings whenever Mayor Judson Marshall is absent.

All other liaisons for 2017 are the same as 2016. Councilman Richard Brainerd will serve on the fi nance commission, the personnel committee and the law enforcement services committee. Councilwoman Lael Ramaley will serve on the personnel committee and the environmental commission. Deans will serve on the parks commission, and Marshall will serve on the planning commission.

Council also renewed the city's independent contracts with its consultants. Mahtomedi's accounting and auditing fi rm is CliftonLarsenAllen, and its fi scal consultant is Ehlers and Associates. The city attorney to provide general legal services is Jay Karlovich from the fi rm of LeVander, Gillen & Miller P.A. The city attorney providing prosecution services comes from the fi rm of Eckberg Lammers Briggs Wolff & Vierling.

The city engineer is Chris LaBounty, along with his fi rm, WSB & Associates, with Erin Perdu from the same fi rm serving as city planner.

As part of its duties, council appoints membership in the city's various advisory commissions and committees. With the new year and completion of regular terms, the city will advertise for new members to fi ll vacancies on the following committees: two on the parks commission; three on the planning commission, three on the environmental commission and three on the fi nance commission.

Council once again designated the paper you are now reading as its official publication. The White Bear Press is where readers will fi nd public notices from the city as well as information relating to city business.

With the new year, council reiter-

ated its standard rules of procedure, which includes the defi nition of a quorum (a minimum of three council members present is required to hold a meeting). The five-member council quickly checked this item on the “done” list, as Ramaley and Brainerd were absent. Other procedures include the weekly agenda order, guidelines for public behavior, how the council votes, how to conduct a public hearing, how to follow Robert’s Rules of Order and when to hold regular meetings.

Council will continue to meet on the fi rst and third Tuesday of each month, with three changes to that pattern to accommodate the Fourth of July, Night to Unite and Election Day. Council will next meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

County commissioner sworn into office Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron was sworn into office Jan. 3, taking office after being re-elected to District 1 last November.

Stan Karwoski was also sworn in as the District 2 Washington County commissioner Dec. 6.

He was sworn in early, as he is fulfi lling a term that was vacated by the death of Commissioner Ted Bearth in March. He was elected in a special election in November.

Commissioner Miron was fi rst elected to the County Board from District 1 in 2012, and re-elected in 2016. He has more than 24 years of experience in elected office, 16 years as the mayor of Hugo, and four years as a city council member, as well as his time as county commissioner. He is a graduate of Forest Lake Area High School, and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota, and owns and operates the Miron Family Dairy & Crop Farm with his family.

Karwoski, a native of St. Paul, has lived in Oakdale since 1987. He is married, and has four adult children. He is a retired 38-year employee of Graco Inc., where he was a principal designer.

He holds five design patents.

Karwoski was serving his fourth term on the Oakdale City Council when elected mayor in 2014. He is past president and current member of the 622 Education Foundation, and past chairman and member of the Washington County Park and Open Space Commission.

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POLITICAL BRIEF Becker-Finn selected for three committees Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, of District 42B (includes Vadnais Heights and Gem Lake), was appointed to serve on three major House committees for the 201718 legislative session.

Accepting recommendations from DFL caucus leadership, House Speaker Kurt Daudt appointed Becker-Finn to the environment and natural resources policy and fi nance committee, the public safety and security policy and fi nance committee, and the veteran’s affairs division.

“During the campaign, many residents expressed to me the need to focus more attention and funding on the needs of those who have given so much on behalf of our nation,” Becker-Finn said. “I am eager Becker-Finn to get to work and intend to place special emphasis on both the mental health concerns of veterans and their families, as well as the need for suitable housing,” she noted. “Additionally, as someone who loves the outdoors, our great parks and trails, and fi shing and deer hunting, I am very honored to have the opportunity to serve on the environment and natural resources committee.”

Silver Bay champions Congratulations to the 12UB team

The White Bear Lake Girls 12UB hockey team are all smiles after winning the championship at the Silver Bay tournament last weekend.

Pictured back row: Coach Chad Norman, Ryan Zoller, Lauren Basich, Troy Duncanson, Brian Hook Back row of players: Maya Marston, K.R. Zoller, Emily Hanson, Saedra Miland, Ellie Sarauer, Anna Lawrence, Jenna Ettesvold, Jaden Duncanson Front row of players: Shivanie Charpentier, Kylie Hook, Celia Spence & Annika Norman

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Winter wanderers come out to play

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viral post from the website Thrillist recently ranked Minnesota as the number one state for most miserable winters in the nation. From what I saw, many of my friends accepted this designation with an amused fatalism, since it came as no surprise. Contrary to this dour label, I know many Minnesotans who engage wholeheartedly in winter outdoor activities—skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, ice fishers and even dogsledders revel in the snowy months. Last year, I discovered another way to make the most of the Minnesota winter—the Checkpoint MN challenge.

Checkpoint MN is characterized as a “winter scavenger hunt,” Getting sponsored by Explore Minnesota, that challenges participants to in Tune visit 10 iconic destinations around Jackie Bussjaeger the state. The challenge opened on Dec. 15, and will continue until Feb. 12. The premise is simple: take your photo with the official signpost declaring the spot as a checkpoint, upload it to the Checkpoint MN website and earn points that you can exchange for prizes. Depending on how many of the 10 points you end up with, you can win anything from wool socks to a three-day hotel getaway. Top prizes include outdoor trips and top grade outdoor gear such as backpacks, insulated clothing and tents. This year, the checkpoints are located in St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Rochester, Redwood Falls, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Nisswa, Walker, Grand Marais and Baudette. I’ve visited five of the 10, and I have until Feb. 12 to knock out the rest.

Last year one of the checkpoints happened to be in downtown Stillwater, very close and accessible, which got me in the door. Despite grandiose promises to myself, I achieved only two checkpoints— some of the destinations are a few hours’ drive away, and it’s not always possible to take the necessary time out of your schedule. Even so, my two points gained me a free pair of purple wool socks, which give me a particular satisfaction to wear in the winter, since the journey that delivered them to me was a little more intrepid than the average trip to Fleet Farm.

The challenge is competitive, and the prizes go fast. By this time, many items have already run out. While this is somewhat disappointing, the real value in participating is the experience you get out of making the voyage to each location.

Road trips seem out of the question during this time of the year; more likely to happen over the summer months. But there’s no real reason it should be this way! Yeah, it’s a little colder. And sometimes driving conditions can make winter travel a hassle. But as long as you are prepared for the road ahead, with plenty of warm clothes, you’re bound to have an adventuresome time.

In fact, during my visit to Grand Rapids, I was also able to take a side trip to the winter bird watching destination Sax Zim Bog, which is less than an hour away. (Unfortunately I did not manage to catch sight of my quarry: the elusive great gray owl. A goal for another trip it seems!)

The challenge is commercially stimulated, of course (what isn’t?) but Checkpoint MN is ultimately a way for people, especially ones who tend to interpret the arrival of winter as the termination of fun, to get out and enjoy their home state in a new way. Whether you end up with two points or ten, it’s still fun to be a part of it.

If the travel bug is biting this winter, consider exploring the treasures of the wintry north.

Maybe I’ll see you somewhere around—perhaps on my way to Baudette or Grand Marais. As J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, “Not all who wander are lost.”

Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown.

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In New Year, I’ll put Minnesota first

n the wake of last year’s dramatic and surprising presidential election, there’s a lot of uncertainty about what the new year will bring.

Given the political earthquake we experienced in 2016, I’ll refrain from making any predictions about what this year’s political environment might be like.

Instead, I’ll make this promise: No matter what the administraLegislator new tion brings, and no matter how Lingo divisive WashingSen. Al Franken ton may be, I’ll always put our state fi rst — and I’ll never stop fighting to deliver for Minnesota.

It’s no secret I disagreed with pretty much everything Donald Trump said during his campaign and, like many Minnesotans, I found some of his rhetoric downright offensive. But he will be our president. And while we can’t yet say what he’ll do when he takes office later this month, I can say I’m going to keep doing my job the same way I always have, working to make progress for the people of Minnesota wherever I can.

For example, the president-elect has signaled an interest in working on infrastructure, and while I’m concerned about whether his approach to the issue reflects the best interests of working people

(and not merely the profit motives of big corporations), I’m hopeful we may be able to get some important local projects underway.

Health care is another issue of concern as we look ahead to the new administration. I’m prepared to fight back if and when the new president attempts to wipe out the progress we made in the Affordable Care Act to protect people with pre-existing conditions, to slow the growth in health care costs, and to bring the best of Minnesota’s own health care innovations to the rest of the country. I’ll stand my ground if Republicans try to end the Medicare guarantee or slash Medicaid or take coverage away from millions of people.

But I’m also ready to fi nd common ground with colleagues of both parties on ways to continue improving our health care system.

Believe it or not, that common ground does exist.

For example, in December, the 21st Century Cures Act—a bipartisan compromise that contained support for potentially life-saving medical research as well as a number of other provisions I’ve been working to get done for a long time—was signed into law.

One such provision stems from what I learned on my 28-city rural health tour last year. Our rural communities face a series of unique health care challenges, none more serious than the epidemic of opioid abuse. I always have believed there’s nothing

partisan about this issue, and the progress we made in this bill is proof. Thanks to the support of Democrats and Republicans alike, we were able to secure more than $1 billion to combat opioid abuse in communities across the country.

The Cures law also includes a comprehensive measure I wrote to improve how our criminal justice system treats people with mental illness. My measure includes ideas that I heard from communities all across Minnesota about how to reduce the number of people who wind up in jail when they should be receiving treatment: it funds mental health courts and diversion programs (which can help people who get in trouble with the law receive counseling and rehabilitation instead of jail time), and it supports training for law enforcement professionals so they can respond to mental health crises safely and effectively.

To be sure, there’s lots more work to be done—not just on infrastructure, health care, and criminal justice, but across the board. And we need to do everything we can to improve our economy so that every family in Minnesota can build some real fi nancial security. And, of course, we need to do all this in a Washington where progress never has come easily.

U.S. Sen. Al Franken represents Minnesota in Washington, D.C.

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Hocus focus: New Year’s resolutions you should never make

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and rent the movie.

Most books have now become movies and you can save so much time by not getting into the depth of the characters. Just look at most of Steven Seagal’s movies —they Movers and were all books once.

Watch any one of them Shakers and discover if anyone Norm Barnhart needs plot or character development. Instead, you can just see stuff explode and watch him sort of run here and there. This is only one classic example of the movie being simply better than reading and using your imagination. With this depth of character, a picture is worth 10 words.

Spend more time with your family. Sure, we all want to do that, but you know they probably don’t.

So go ahead and simply state this resolution, but know that everyone

here are New Year’s resolutions you should never make. Or, you can make these resolutions… just don’t plan to keep them.

Simplicity is best. People complicate their lives with profound proclamations that they think will make their lives better, but only lead to suffering and discouragement. There is an easier way!

The following are a few of the decrees one should not make on New Year’s Eve: Lose weight. This is obvious, don’t even try. Just moderately exercise and eat relatively healthy and assume that in the year ahead some scientist will discover that unique chemical found in tree leaves that keeps giraffes thin and in shape. This will be available in tablet form over the counter for $3 a month and everyone will suddenly have a body like Rihanna — only without the tattoos and angst.

Resolve to read one book a month. Are you kidding?! Save time

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In the Dec. 28 issue of the White Bear Press, Gene Johnson wrote about his delight that the country had elected Donald Trump as President. His column was titled “The people voted,” which struck me as odd since it is far from true. In fact, only about 54 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the presidential election. If you parse the numbers further, it is clear that approximately 26 percent voted for Mr. Trump. That is pretty far from the landslide and mandate that he claims.

I have been struggling to understand where even that meager percentage of support comes from. I cannot reconcile the values that I learned growing up in the Midwest and in the church, with the record and declarations of Mr. Trump.

Mr. Johnson looks forward to a “business approach to government.” Really? It has been well documented that Mr. Trump left subcontractors unpaid and filed bankruptcy four times, leaving vendors holding the bag for his failed businesses. Trump University alone bilked unsuspecting students out of thousands of dollars in tuition for no tangible return. Is that the kind of business practice that we support?

In addition, Mr. Trump’s comments about women, the disabled and war heroes like Sen. McCain are shocking to say the least. His pandering to faith leaders was uninformed and shameful. It was obvious that he knew little about actually being a Christian, much less who Jesus was and what he preached and taught. His comments about Muslims were ignorant and abhorrent. Again I would ask, are those the values that we support?

Of greatest concern as we look ahead is Mr. Trump’s predilection to the KGB playbook. Namely, to denigrate the press so that people doubt the truth of mainline reporting and destroy people’s faith in democracy. Sen. McCain, Sen. Graham and our own Sen. Klobuchar have just returned from a trip to the Baltics, talking with countries who have experienced firsthand the interference of the Russian propaganda machine.

Mr. Johnson may look forward to the years of a Trump presidency … I personally am afraid for our country.

Rev. Linda McEwen (Retired) Mahtomedi

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any variety of fruitcake. So go ahead and resolve to restrict consumption of that “cake.” Bonus tip: The best way to enjoy fruitcake is to let it sit in the basement for five months, tie a rope around the tin and use it for a row boat anchor this summer.

Some folks keep the whole New Year’s decree thing very simple and straightforward. My wife has no regrets about the one resolution she makes every year. She calmly makes will be glad you did not work towards this resolution and is very happy and its implementation. well-adjusted with its clarity and the Eat fewer sweets. Here is a simple ease of keeping it. Yes, my sweetheart one that means nothing. Of course, makes and succeeds with the same if one means by “sweets” those cute, colorful rock-hard candies that you got resolution every year … “I resolve to as a gift in the decorative tin, it is easy not make any resolutions.”

Bravo! to swear off those “sweets” as well as the orange Halloween “peanuts” and Norm is a comic entertainer from Pixie Stix. Go ahead and make this Minnesota who will eat one bite of resolution and keep it, as we all know that chocolate is a nutritious food and fruitcake every year, just to remember not a “sweet.” what a carb is. InspireBiz.com.

Eat fewer carbs. Here is an easy one to keep. Simply defi ne “carbs” as

People complicate their lives with profound proclamations that they think will make their lives better, but only lead to suffering and discouragement.

Opening pushed back for Lucy's WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The permitting process for a new restaurant can be arduous, but the owners of Lucy's Burgers are making progress.

In an update, co-owner Rob Scott said they've received the plumbing permit and preliminary go-ahead from the health department, completed demolition of the interior and are in the beginning stages of construction for the new 50seat burger spot adjacent to the township theaters.

"We are behind schedule due

to sell wine and 3.2 malt liquor on Sundays.

Lucy's Burgers is located at 1190 County Road J, Suite 700 in the same strip mall as Orchid's Restaurant. It used to be a coffee shop.

Scott added that the township "has been a joy" to work with on the project.

to delays in obtaining a state plumbing permit, but we have all our ducks in a row now," Scott said.

Scott and his partner, Joel Kunza, both North Oaks residents, plan to open around the fi rst of March.

The pair also received a 3.2 percent malt liquor license and on-sale wine license with strong beer authorization from the Town Board at its Jan. 4 meeting (rescheduled due to New Year's Day observed). The license allows the restaurant

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Joan Marie Olson (nee Lorentzen)

Richard Wayne O'Connell

May 17, 1931 ~ January 6, 2017 Passed away peacefully at home with her family at the age of 85 years. Preceded in death by daughters Kristin & Gretchen and step-son Jeffery Olson. Survived by devoted husband Warren; children Wendy VanReyper of Clear Lake, Wis. and Peter VanReyper of Park City, Utah; granddaughter Ingrid Roy; Warren's daughters Barbara Novak & Chris Kelly; his daughter-in-law Kim Olson and granddaughter Erica Olson; sisters Shirley Weber (John) & Betty Kleven (Bruce); brothers Bob, Alan (DeeDee) & Ted (Mary) Lorentzen and extended family & friends.

Joan was an avid Bridge player, loved the outdoors and was a committed volunteer. She met Warren during her time volunteering at the Science Museum of MN. She was very active enjoying the outdoors hiking, biking and skiing until her illness. Memorial service was January 10 at First Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorials are preferred to donor's choice.

64, passed away at his Florida getaway on Dec. 7. He is survived by his daughters Erin, Keri and Jackie, his 7 siblings and 10 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Eileen. Memorial service will take place at Grandstrand Funeral Home in North Branch 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 14.

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Consequences served for late-night BB gun, egging spree

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE – Kel Michael Ferdig, 19, of Vadnais Heights, was sentenced to five years of probation last month for his involvement in a downtown White Bear Lake BB gun and egging spree in October.

Ferdig pled guilty to one felony fi rst-degree property damage charge in November, related to damage that caused a reduction in property value, according to court documents. A property damage charge related to a risk of bodily harm was dismissed.

Ferdig was sentenced Dec. 28. Terms of his probation include a $1,300 restitution and supervision by a probation officer. He is not allowed to use alcohol or drugs or use or possess fi rearms or explosives.

He is also not allowed to vote. He is subject to chemical dependency evaluation and random testing.

Ferdig was given permission to travel on an international trip in March, as long as he is drug tested before and after the trip, according to court documents.

Armando Raymond Cruz, 20, of St. Paul, also along on the BB gun and egging spree, also pled guilty to one felony fi rst-degree property damage charge in December, according to court documents. His sentencing will be Feb. 6.

Two 17-year-old males also involved in the incident pled guilty to misdemeanors, reported the Ramsey County Attorney's Office. They were both several weeks away from turning 18 at the time of the incident. The juvenile driver of the vehicle, who is from Anoka County, pled guilty to criminal damage and agreed to pay restitution. The other juvenile,

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Kel Ferdig, 19, of Vadnais Heights was sentenced to five years of probation last month for shooting BB guns at cars in downtown White Bear Lake; he has agreed to pay $1,300 in restitution.

who apparently just threw eggs and didn't shoot a BB gun, pled guilty to disorderly conduct.

The four males were involved in a vandalism spree overnight in downtown White Bear Lake Oct. 9. Witnesses saw the boys in the truck firing BB guns at vehicles and buildings and police stopped the vehicle shortly thereafter, according to the complaint fi led in Ramsey County. Three BB guns, several loose BBs and an egg carton with only two eggs were found in the truck.

Ferdig said after the incident that he and Cruz had purchased the BB guns that night, according to the complaint. He said that he, Cruz and the juvenile driver shot the guns at cars.

There was also a pellet hole in a window of Kellerman's Event Center, according to the complaint.

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported 12 vehicles and two businesses appeared to have been shot by BB guns or egged, which amounted to about $6,000 in damage.

Editor's note: Press Publications does not typically release the names of juveniles convicted of criminal activity.

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

VADNAIS HEIGHTS • Alone for a moment, a man went behind the counter at a convenience store Dec. 29 in the 1000 block of County Road E, grabbed three packs of cigarettes and ran out the door. The loss was $27.

• If your tent goes missing this time of year it could go unnoticed. But for a 56-year-old man in the 4000 block of Stockdale Drive, it was a lot more than just his tent. Peering outside his window in the Thanksgiving morning daylight, the homeowner saw that his garage door had been left open all night. A cursory look in the holiday cold didn’t uncover anything missing, but a later look at his camping gear Dec. 30, even though not top of mind in December, uncovered property now missing, including a sleeping bag, backpack, climbing rope, an ice axe, jacket and the tent. No suspects in the $2,450 theft.

• When a deputy checked on the vehicle in front of him Dec. 30 on Hwy. 96, he learned the registered owner was revoked, and pulled the vehicle over. The vehicle owner was not on board, but ironically the driver, a 25-year-old woman, also was revoked. The Oakdale woman, who was not handicapped, was arrested for

driving after revocation, no insurance and possession of a “handicapped driver” tag. The vehicle was impounded.

• An Oakhurst Avenue teen, angry with his 21-year-old sister on New Year’s Day, threatened her and then took it out on the bedroom door. Deputies arrived and the 16-year-old was quickly on his way to the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center on pending charges of domestic assault, assault causing fear, disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

• A mother who was unable to contact her daughter on Heritage Court Jan. 2 after not speaking to her for several days, used her house key to check on her and found her daughter deceased. The cause of death of the 45-year-old, who had been ill, is under investigation. No foul play is suspected.

• After a Dad was pushed around by his “belligerent, drunk son” Jan. 3, the 64-year-old called 911. The younger man, 32, was escorted to Ramsey County Detox by deputies who had been to the address before. The complainant was not injured.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • What may be the world’s most popular blue mailbox, located in the 1300 block of Birchcrest Drive, was again overstuffed with outgoing items by nearby

businesses on Dec. 28. A check, written by the city of White Bear Lake for landscaping work and hanging out of the box, was never received by the expectant party. Payment on the $1,400 check was stopped before it could be washed and cashed. No suspects.

• Neighbors reported the door of a shed ripped off in the backyard of a residence in the 2300 block of Leibel Street on New Year’s Eve. Deputies were not sure if anything was missing and await the return of the traveling homeowners for more information.

• A gutsy rat terrier took on a leashed pit bull in the 1900 block of Stillwater Street in a New Year’s Day battle. The 79-year-old man took his pit bull to the vet for an examination of the dog’s injuries. The 31-yearold man who owns the male rat terrier was cited for no dog license and no proof of vaccination. The terrier was quarantined for the appropriate period.

• Is your license plate light working? A 33-year-old man’s wasn’t and he was pulled over Jan. 2 in the 1600 block of Melissa Lane, where he ran into his residence. It took nearly two hours for deputies to talk the suspect, a known drug user, out of his home where he was arrested for fleeing police on foot and a pending charge of felony possession of a unknown schedule 1 substance, uncovered in his vehicle by a K-9 partner.

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

DELLWOOD • Medication was reported stolen Dec. 20 from a motor vehicle in the 9500 block of Ideal Avenue.

on Lake Elmo Avenue and Highway 36 for driving after suspension and failure to provide proof of insurance.

• A Marine on St. Croix man, 33, was cited Dec. 24 in the 10200 block of Manning Avenue N. for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• Tools were reported stolen Dec. 26 from a vehicle in the 9200 block of Knollwood Drive N.

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• A motor vehicle was reported stolen Dec. 23 from the 11000 block of 60th Street N. There are no suspects, and the vehicle has yet to be reported as recovered.

• An Osseo woman, 31, was cited Dec. 24

• An Andover man, 21, is suspected of stealing a gun from a residence in the 20 block of Long Lake Road, according to a Dec. 12 report.

• An Andover man, 21, is suspected of stealing license plates off a motor vehi-

cle in the 20 block of Long Lake Road, according to a Dec. 14 report.

• A St. Paul man, 32, was cited at 1:36 a.m. Dec. 21 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.

• A Maplewood man, 26, was cited Dec. 21 for misdemeanor theft in the 700 block of Stillwater Road.

• A Stillwater woman, 19, was cited at 1:26 a.m. Dec. 22 on Century Avenue and Wildwood Road for possessing drug paraphernalia.

• A bicycle was reported stolen Dec. 23 from Jethro's Char House in the 3100 block of Century Avenue N. • A West St. Paul youth, 17, was cited at 2:02 a.m. Dec. 26 on Century Avenue

and Wildwood Road for failure to display current registration.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen Dec. 26 from the 300 block of 60th Street N. The vehicle remains stolen.

• An Inver Grove Heights woman, 24, was cited Dec. 26 in the 3300 block of Century Avenue for possession of marijuana.

• A Mahtomedi woman, 56, was cited Dec. 27 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road for tabs that expired in July.

WILLERNIE • A vehicle on Trim Place, just off Stillwater Road, was reported vandalized Dec. 29, after its owner discovered a broken window and damaged roof.

WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A friendly, scared, small gray dog with curly hair was reported loose in the 4900 block of Wood Avenue at 5:56 p.m. Dec. 29. An officer took the dog into his squad car for safekeeping upon arrival, and then a neighbor said they would keep the dog until the owner is found.

• A 46-year-old male from California was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the area of Highway 61 and County Road E at 12:07 a.m. Dec. 30. His blood alcohol level was 0.08.

• A 45-year-old female from White Bear Lake was arrested for second-degree DWI in the area of Highway 61 and Whitaker Street at 7:42 p.m. Dec. 30. Her

blood alcohol level was 0.25.

• Theft of a license plate was reported in the 4800 block of Bloom Avenue at 8:38 p.m. Dec. 30.

• Four unidentified juveniles reportedly did not pay a taxi driver for a trip from Maplewood to the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 9:21 p.m. Dec. 31. After arguing about the payment among themselves, the teens fled before paying the $12 fare.

• A 22-year-old female from White Bear Lake was arrested for third-degree DWI in the area of Highway 61 and County Road E at 2:26 a.m. Jan. 1. Her blood alcohol level was 0.16.

• A 52-year-old female from White Bear Lake was arrested for second-degree DWI test refusal in the area of Highway 61 at 3:54 a.m. Jan. 1. Her vehicle is being held for forfeiture.

• A 48-year-old female from White Bear Lake was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal in the area of County Road D and Century Avenue at 12:14 a.m. Jan. 2.

• A 25-year-old male from White Bear Lake was arrested for third-degree DWI in the area of White Bear Avenue and I-694 at 2:10 a.m. Jan. 2. His blood alcohol level was 0.16.

• Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road at 5:04 p.m. Jan. 2.

• Theft from a vehicle and damage to property was reported in the 3900 block of Cranbrook Drive at 6:25 p.m. Jan. 3.

• Theft of a trailer was reported in the 1700 block of Orchard Lane at 5:04 p.m. Jan. 4.

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New working group plans to revitalize bike paths Calling themselves the Lake Links Working Group, citizens living near White Bear Lake are on a mission: To provide safe walking and biking around the lake.

The effort is 16 years in the making.

Leading the group is longtime Mahtomedi resident Steve Wolgamot, who worries that dangerous segments along the lake’s perimeter remain obstacles to a safe route. In fact, he invited his Birchwood grandson Ryan to a kickoff meeting Jan. 2 at Roma’s in Willernie because he’s “a 13-year-old with a new bike and nowhere to go.”

A study completed in 2001 is the committee’s starting point. That plan linked existing trails through the area; some of which have been completed within the city of White Bear Lake’s borders. Little progress has been made elsewhere and that’s where the Lake Links group comes in.

They aim to move the plan forward through a two-stage process, as outlined in a press release: • In Stage One, the group will identify the best available route around White Bear Lake and mark it with Lake Links signage, noting visual, cultural and historic sites. They will also work to rally public and political support for the route’s completion and advocate for remediation of dangerous segments with public officials.

• In Stage Two, paths or sidewalks on dangerous parts of the route will be made safe.

“Most significant are Minnesota 244 in Mahtomedi and Dellwood,” Wolgamot said. That stretch lacks useful paths or trails and comprises about 3.5 miles or roughly one-third of the lake route.

South Shore represents another 15 percent of the route.

The total route is about 10 miles, with 4.5 miles in Ramsey and 5.5 miles in Washington County.

Wolgamot figures 12,500 feet of the route is on the shoulder of county or state roads deemed dangerous, with the 1,500 feet from Meadow to Ordway in Dellwood deemed highly dangerous.

He considers 75 percent of the route “quite safe,” 22 percent “scary,” and 3 percent “really dangerous.”

The group noted that MnDOT acknowledged it controls the right of way that should be useful for pedestrian and bike travel along the route, making it possible to bring the trail into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Minnesota’s Complete Streets statute. MnDOT does not require city approval for projects within its right of way, according to Wolgamot.

Many members of the advisory group are also affiliated with the Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative, which is a partner in the effort.

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Lake Links leader Steve Wolgamot compiled this early draft of a map showing “safe passage for kids, pedestrians, bikes and the disabled” through the villages and past the lakes of western Washington and eastern Ramsey Counties.

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Something residents may not know about the White Bear Lake Fire Chief: He is fluent in sign language.

Both of Tim Vadnais’ parents were deaf so the family communicated through sign language. At times, the chief is called to the lobby of the Public Safety building if a deaf person walks in who needs assistance.

That handy interpretive service will be coming to an end, however, as Vadnais is retiring after almost 43 years with the fire department. His last day is Dec. 30.

The chief’s stories are many. Those that stuck start with the most horrific: “Probably the small plane that crashed on Price Field behind Central early in my career. There were body parts everywhere and I’ll never forget the smell of aviation gas. The plane’s wing landed in the back yard of a house.”

To one down memory lane: A 40-something woman who walked into his office one day with her son. She told the chief: “You don’t remember me, but you were the guy who delivered me on the Lafayette Bridge.”

To one of which he’s most proud: A statistic that marks zero fire deaths since 1986.

“Up until 1985, we averaged a fire death every 18 months,” Vadnais said. “Then I attended the executive fire officer course in Maryland. I had just become chief (in 1988) and was totally green.”

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Gifts of the Magi

A trio of wise visitors (Al Rice, Kris Vollmer and Andie Scott) waits for the opportunity to deliver their gifts to the baby Jesus at the live Nativity scene outside St. Stephen Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake Saturday, Dec. 10. Weather permitting, volunteers will recreate the scene Saturday, Dec. 17 starting at 4:30 p.m.

Back in court: DNR appeals, judge recommends mediation in lake lawsuit

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

ST. PAUL — Both sides in the lake level lawsuit may once again be headed for mediation at the suggestion of the district judge handling the case.

White Bear Lake City Attorney Roger Jensen said the city would certainly participate "if there is likelihood the matter could be resolved." The city is an intervenor on the side of the defendant, the Department of Natural Resources.

"We would much rather get this case settled than spend a month in trial," he noted.

As the March trial date approaches, Judge Margaret Marrinan recommended mediation between parties with retired Justice James Gilbert, the same

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arbitrator who helped orchestrate the three-year stay.

That settlement, of course, failed this year for lack of legislative action.

An attorney for the plaintiff, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association (WBLRA), has contacted Gilbert and is waiting to see if he has time on his calendar. It is not uncommon for a judge to recommend mediation, according to Katie Crosby Lehmann, a managing partner with Ciresi Conlin LLP, the firm co-representing the WBLRA. Marrinan advised the parties to talk during a hearing Dec. 2 in her Ramsey County courtroom.

Her suggestion followed oral arguments regarding a DNR motion appealing the judge's allowance of an

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‘Amazing Grace’ for 3 Mounds View High School girls

BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR

ARDEN HILLS — “Stronger than the power of the grave, constant through the trial and the change, one thing remains, one thing remains: Your love never fails…” sang Mounds View High School students at a vigil Dec. 1 for two students killed in a car crash that morning, and one who remained in the hospital.

The vigil, organized by students, included the song, “One Thing Remains,” by Bethel Music, “Amazing Grace,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and “When

You’re Gone,” by Avril Lavigne, among others.

Principal Jeff Ridlehoover spoke briefly to the community gathering of about 200 people gathered to pay tribute to the lives of Bridget Giere and Stephanie Carlson, both juniors, and give hope for the recovery of Sammy Redden.

“Sometimes tragedy and sadness prompt love and togetherness,” he said.

Students were encouraged to wear blue at school the next day, a favorite color of the girls, a student representative said. Students were also encouraged to write messages on paper stretched on the walls to the two

girls who died.

“Once a Mustang, always a Mustang,” said the student representative.

Students also wrote messages to the fellow student, also a junior, who remains hospitalized.

“Sammy, your whole school is here for you, keep fighting,” wrote one student in pink marker.

“Bridget, you were such a beautiful soul and you will truly be missed,” wrote another student.

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Part of the decorations from the Home for the Holidays of North Oaks Home Tour and Holiday Boutique.

Kick off your 2016 holiday season in a winter wonderland!

By Kathy Carlson “People come from all over the region to attend the North Oaks Holiday Home Tour and Boutique to kick off their holiday season. We hope everyone will join us this year for the Winter Wonderland Home Tour and Boutique, which will be a fun event to

raise money for a great cause — Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota” said Kathy Carlson, President of North Oaks Children’s Hospital Association Guild 1.

North Oaks Guild 1 continues its longstanding tradition of hosting this annual event the weekend before Thanksgiving

on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19.

Guests are transported to the homes by bus from the North Oaks Golf Club, 54 East Oaks Road, North Oaks, MN. Buses depart throughout the day. This year’s event, entitled "Home for the Holidays," features tours of three beautiful North Oaks homes, each

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Bows and Boughs brings holiday cheer to North Oaks The North Oaks Garden Club is preparing for the arrival of the greens for the annual Bows and Boughs event and tradition. With the help of the community, the North Oaks Garden Club makes and hangs boughs on each and every residential street sign within North Oaks in time for the holiday season.

We invite you to join us in helping to make and hang the evergreen swags.

This is a great opportunity to visit with friends, meet new people and join in on helping to display some holiday cheer within the community. We welcome your entire family.

On Sunday, Nov. 13 at 12:30 p.m., we will meet at the Blacksmith’s Shop, the James J. Hill farm site, located on Red Barn Road. Surrounded by the beautiful aroma of evergreens, we will

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Though it’s been nearly a century since F. Scott Fitzgerald spent the summers of his youth on the shores of White Bear Lake, his brief presence made a lasting impression on the community.

The White Bear Center for the Arts hosted the third class in its series “How to Write Like F. Scott Fitzgerald” last week. Taught by local historian and writer Mary Jane LaVigne, the class focuses on the life, history and fiction of the famous writer, focusing particularly on his connection to White Bear Lake, where he vacationed as an adolescent and briefly resided as an adult.

Selected for discussion was Fitzgerald’s 1928 short story “The Captured Shadow,” written while Fitzgerald was living in Paris, but set in his boyhood neighborhood in St. Paul. The semi-autobiographical story features Basil Duke Lee, a character Fitzgerald has depicted in a number of stories that closely follow his own experiences while growing up. When Fitzgerald was a student, he wrote a play called “The Captured Shadow,” in which he starred as The Shadow, which was performed at Mrs. Backus’ School for Girls in St. Paul, according to “The St. Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald.” The short story of the same name tells a fictionalized account of bringing that production to life, with the help of neighborhood friends — and even a few enemies.

“Basil Duke Lee is struggling with what many teenagers struggle with: his place in the world,” LaVigne said. “How does his own personal vision interact with the people he knows? How can he be sure of himself and not conceited?”

While some of Fitzgerald’s other plays connect more directly to the White Bear Lake community, LaVigne said she chose this story because the White Bear Yacht Club served as one of the venues where some of Fitzgerald’s first productions were performed. “‘The Captured Shadow’ doesn’t really have any direct White Bear connection in the story itself, but the reason I chose it and wanted to highlight the White Bear connection was that ‘The Captured Shadow’ is actually a play that Fitzgerald wrote and put on with his friends,” LaVigne said.

“And one of the places they performed plays was at the White Bear Yacht Club.”While there is no direct evidence that this particular play was ever performed at the Yacht Club, other plays he wrote around the same time, such as “The Coward,” were well documented by local papers.

Later, Fitzgerald resided briefly at the club, writing the short story “Winter Dreams” while he lived there in 1922, before leaving the community for good.

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BAYPORT — Warden Eddie Miles, a month into his new job at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater, walks the halls of the close security prison, greeting guards and shaking hands with prison employees he meets along the way.

Miles steps into a long line of

Stillwater wardens, stretching back to 1853, when Stillwater opened its first territorial prison, north of the current prison. The newer facility, now located in Bayport, was constructed in 1914, and appears much like the classic brick prisons featured in Hollywood films. The facility houses approximately 1,600 offenders, making it the state’s largest close security institution for adult male felons, according to the

Department of Corrections.

This is not Miles’ first experience at the historic Stillwater Prison — he is a veteran employee of the Minnesota correctional system, with a varied career at several state prisons. He has worked as a correctional officer, special investigator and assistant commissioner, in addition to serving as warden at the Lino Lakes, St. Cloud and Faribault facilities.

Originally from Miami, Miles came to the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship. He said he entered the university with the idea that he eventually wanted to become a prison warden.

Once, he attended a sociology night class where an employee at the Lino Lakes prison substituted for the usual professor. She asked all the students what they wanted to become, and when he responded that he wanted to be a prison warden, she said, “I know someone you would like to meet.”

She introduced Miles to the Lino Lakes warden at the time, and in college he began working at the Lino Lakes correctional facility as an unofficial intern, helping out with activities throughout his academic career. When he graduated, he began working full time as an officer at Lino Lakes.

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Abigail and Madison Pilla visit with Santa during the annual PJs with Santa event in Vadnais Heights Friday, Dec. 2. Along with visits with Santa, the event at the Vadnais Heights Commons also featured games, treats, face painting and a puppet show.

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“We buckle it in the back of their car,” Herod explained. They also sell the bears at their location for $11 each.

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He’s received phone calls from journalists in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and the U.K. On Friday, he was featured on a radio show in the U.K. Nationally, the video has been featured on “Good Morning America” and on “Today,” among others.

In the video, White Bear Mitsubishi’s mascot, White Bear, slips and falls on the ice several times during the shoot and in the final shot, face plants on the ice.

“Luckily, he had a big nose,” Herod noted.

He said that while the bear was supposed to fall on the ice as part of the commercial for the company’s new Outlander and Outlander Sport to emphasize the vehicles’ advanced all-wheel drive system, the face plant was a total surprise and didn’t make it into the commercial aired in November.

Right before the holiday, Herod and his coworkers decided to take a look at the outtakes to see if there would be anything funny to share. While some media outlets have accused the business of “staging” the blooper shots, Herod said that was not the case.

“We expected the bear to fall, we just didn’t expect him to fall that many times and we didn’t expect the face plant at the end,” Herod explained. “Without the face plant, I don’t think the video would have taken off.”

The White Bear has been used in White Bear Mitsubishi commercials for about five years. During the first commercial, Herod wasn’t so sure about adding the bear, thinking it was a little “weird.” But the first day the commercial aired, Herod walked into a restaurant and “someone looked at me and said, ‘Hey, White Bear,’ and I said, ‘Oh it’s starting.’”

At first, Herod played the bear because no one else wanted to. Now, a variety of staff members and interns play the bear, and sometimes professional actors or customers.

White Bear Mitsubishi is in its third year of being a sponsor for Golden Gopher Hockey, which is why the recent commercial was shot in the stadium along with the team’s mascot, Goldy Gopher.

The icy antics in the Golden Gopher Stadium weren’t the first unique moves White Bear has made for TV. Over the years, White Bear has skateboarded, shot hockey pucks and spoken in sign language, Herod noted. He was also featured trying to break into an Outlander Sport because it is the vehicle of choice for one in five people in the Twin Cities who buy a crossover vehicle. One of White Bear Mitsubishi’s 2014 commercials also won a Telly Award.

And of course, the bear is an annual attraction at the White Bear Lake Polar Plunge, taking a chilly jump.

Herod said White Bear slipped on the ice so much at the rink because it was freshly resurfaced and the bottom of its suit is like sandals. The ice was more slippery than ice that had been skated on or the ice on White Bear Lake, he said.

It was ironic, he said, because bears “in their natural habitat are made to walk on ice.”

At any rate, it’s made the local White Bear famous.

“White Bear Mitsubishi, at least this week, has become a household name in the world,” Herod said.

Herod moved to White Bear Lake from Woodbury in 2014 because he liked the hometown and recreation feel of the town.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the downtown life of White Bear Lake,” he said.

Herod has worked at the car dealership location for 20 years — he became the general manager just before the dealership switched from St. Paul Saturn to White Bear Mitsubishi six years ago. The dealership property is actually located partly in Vadnais Heights and partly in White Bear Lake.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Though it’s been nearly a century since F. Scott Fitzgerald spent the summers of his youth on the shores of White Bear Lake, his brief presence made a lasting impression on the community.

The White Bear Center for the Arts hosted the third class in its series “How to Write Like F. Scott Fitzgerald” last week. Taught by local historian and writer Mary Jane LaVigne, the class focuses on the life, history and fiction of the famous writer, focusing particularly on his connection to White Bear Lake, where he vacationed as an adolescent and briefly resided as an adult.

Selected for discussion was Fitzgerald’s 1928 short story “The Captured Shadow,” written while Fitzgerald was living in Paris, but set in his boyhood neighborhood in St. Paul. The semi-autobiographical story features Basil Duke Lee, a character Fitzgerald has depicted in a number of stories that closely follow his own experiences while growing up. When Fitzgerald was a student, he wrote a play called “The Captured Shadow,” in which he starred as The Shadow, which was performed at Mrs. Backus’ School for Girls in St. Paul, according to “The St. Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald.” The short story of the same name tells a fictionalized account of bringing that production to life, with the help of neighborhood friends — and even a few enemies.

“Basil Duke Lee is struggling with what many teenagers struggle with: his place in the world,” LaVigne said. “How does his own personal vision interact with the people he knows? How can he be sure of himself and not conceited?”

While some of Fitzgerald’s other plays connect more directly to the White Bear Lake community, LaVigne said she chose this story because the White Bear Yacht Club served as one of the venues where some of Fitzgerald’s first productions were performed. “‘The Captured Shadow’ doesn’t really have any direct White Bear connection in the story itself, but the reason I chose it and wanted to highlight the White Bear connection was that ‘The Captured Shadow’ is actually a play that Fitzgerald wrote and put on with his friends,” LaVigne said.

“And one of the places they performed plays was at the White Bear Yacht Club.”While there is no direct evidence that this particular play was ever performed at the Yacht Club, other plays he wrote around the same time, such as “The Coward,” were well documented by local papers.

Later, Fitzgerald resided briefly at the club, writing the short story “Winter Dreams” while he lived there in 1922, before leaving the community for good.

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Jules Benson, team organizer for ACT on Alzheimer’s in Forest Lake, introduces the video series.

Forest Lake releases ACT on Alzheimer’s video series

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FOREST LAKE — Last week, the city of Forest Lake website posted a new web video series created by the local group ACT on Alzheimer’s, as a tool to help educate the community about the challenges associated with dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease is defined by Alzheimer’s Association of America as “a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes.”

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The disease typically affects older adults, and in 2016, it is estimated that 5.4 million adults are currently living with the disease. The causes of the disease are not fully understood, and there is no known cure.

ACT on Alzheimer’s works to fight the stigma and create understanding about dementia. Though the organization has a statewide presence, a nine-member committee composed of local residents and business owners is tackling the topic at a local level in Forest Lake.

Jules Benson, a Forest Lake local and a former senior care worker who has dealt with dementia

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“Every disease is horrible,” she said. “(But dementia) is the only thing that will take your essence.

Personally I want to see it gone. I can’t make it go away, but I can try to make your life a little bit easier, and make the world around you a little more accepting.”

The object of the videos and the education initiatives is to make Forest Lake a dementia-friendly community, Benson said. According to Benson, ACT on Alzheimer’s became active in Forest Lake in 2013, when it was chosen as one of the first seven pilot projects in the state. Now there are 37 communities embracing dementia initiatives across Minnesota.

“With the pilot project, we formed a committee and collected data,” Benson said. “We interviewed people in the area — the clerk at the bank, the checkout person at Cub Foods, the mailman — to find out what they knew about dementia.

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BALD EAGLE LAKE: Meeting state nutrient standards for the first time FROM PAGE 1A

“This is particularly satisfying because the award is heavily based on measurable results,” Kocian said in a release announcing the award. “The fact that the homeowners are pleased makes it even more gratifying.”

Role of lake association Lakeshore homeowner Tom Weyandt likes to think a key to the success was the involvement of the 45-year-old Bald Eagle Area Association (BEAA).

The BEAA began its efforts to deal with invasive species in 1971 and began working with Blue Water Science over 25 years ago to control the degradation of the lake, recalled Weyandt. He provided some history of the attempts to clean up the lake that intensified in 2007 when the group commissioned Blue Water owner Steve McComas to create an extensive study of Bald Eagle, putting all of the historical and scientific data in one place.

“At the same time, the BEAA Board, headed by Dave Sorenson and Rick Donovan, approached the RCWD to ask that they develop a plan to fund future improvements to the lake,” Weyandt said. “Up to that point the BEAA had relied on donations from lake residents and had spent over $300,000 in the past to help control aquatic vegetation. It was clear to the BEAA that additional funding and professional expertise was needed to clean up the lake. The group had been unable to develop any resources from the surrounding government agencies.”

RCWD staff, along with Sorenson, Donovan and the rest of the BEAA Board then developed a plan to create a Water Management District to collect a modest amount of money from lake residents.

Teams were formed to survey every property owner around the lake; more than 80 percent agreed to pay the $150 per owner tax, Weyandt said.

In 2009, the RCWD formed the special taxing district for a period of 12 years.

Weyandt feels the buy in by the residents to fund the large dollar projects to clean Bald Eagle “proved to be the lynchpin.”

“Prior to the projects, the water clarity was often as low as 2 to 3 feet by late June and the weed line only extended out to 6 to 7 feet of water depth,” said the Bald Eagle homeowner. “After the 2016 application, Secchi disc readings of up to 12 feet were recorded most of the summer and the weed line was out to 12 feet of water depth.

“In early June, McComas found 15 species of native plants during a survey and found huge beds of white stem pondweed and buttercup pondweed, something he had never seen before in his 25 years of lake surveys on Bald Eagle.”

The results may help the lake move off the impaired waters list, a rare accomplishment and a long-term process.

To be removed from the impaired list, the district needs to continue meeting state standards until a 10-year average drops below the threshold, noted RCWD Communications Coordinator Beth Carreno.

That state threshold for phosphorus is 40 ppb, algae is 14 ppb and water clarity, measured with a Secchi disc, is 1.4 meters.

Added Carreno: “Everyone affiliated with the project is excited that we are meeting state standards for nutrients, algae and clarity for the first time since 1980. It’s due to this project.”

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Water quality was improved in Bald Eagle Lake using a three-pronged approach. First the lake was treated twice with aluminum sulfate, a non-toxic chemical that attaches itself to phosphorus. When combined, phosphorus is no longer available to stimulate algae growth. This was the largest lake alum treatment ever conducted in the state.

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Total phosphorus levels in Bald Eagle Lake have dropped significantly since 1980 due to a team effort between the Rice Creek Watershed District, lakeshore owners and the city of Hugo. For decades, phosphorus entered the lake from its two judicial ditches and bottom sediments during the summer. Micrograms per liter (ug/L) is the same as parts per billion.

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Secchi depth measures water clarity. Gridlines are going down to demonstrate that the lower the mean secchi depth, the deeper a person can see in the water and the better the water clarity.

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DJ is a 5th grader at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic School.

He came to Mathnasium a little over a year ago to catch up with his grade level math.

He works very hard and stays focused at all times, even when faced with challenging math computations. His math skills and understanding of math concepts has increased tremendously, since enrolling at Mathnasium. Due to his hard work and diligence, DJ is our Student of the Month.

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Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the eighth annual MLK Community Breakfast for the Northeast Suburbs on Jan. 16, 7-9:30 a.m. at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi. The 7:30 a.m. program is free. The 7 a.m. hot breakfast is $5 (children 12 and under are free). Both are open to the public. The theme this year is "The time is always right to do what is right" and the guest speaker is Jason Sole, a criminal justice educator and president of the Minneapolis NAACP. For information or to order tickets, go to www.wbuuc.org/ mlk.

Only 1 percent of homes in Minnesota are tested for radon, even though 40 percent have dangerous levels, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

An analysis of test data from 20102014 found that two in five homes – about 40 percent – have dangerous levels of radon (4pCi/L or above) and that the average level of radon in Minnesota homes is about 4.6 pCi/L, more than three times the national average.

Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that poses a significant health risk and is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. MDH recommends that homeowners conduct an inexpensive, do-it-yourself test of their home for radon during Radon Awareness Month in January.

Winter is the best time to test homes for radon in Minnesota. The gas occurs naturally in state soils and can enter homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations.

The only way for a resident to know if their home has high levels of radon is to test. 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.

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Benefit for local resident Family and friends of Greg (Floyd) Green of White Bear Lake are holding a benefit from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Green, a husband, father and grandfather, was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last September. All proceeds from the spaghetti dinner, bake sale and silent auction will go to the family. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 10 years and 5 and under, free.

Donations can also be made in his name at Lake Area Bank, 1400 Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake. Questions can be directed to LuAnne at 651-4294966.

ing and mitigation, visit www.health. state.mn.us/radon or call the Minnesota Department of Health Indoor Air Unit at 651-201-4601 or 1-800-798-9050.

New label for flu vaccine The Minnesota Department of Health reminds those getting a flu shot that the Food and Drug Administration approved GlaxoSmithKline's FluLaval for use in persons age 6 months and older. Previous licensure was for persons 3 years and older.

This provides a second influenza vaccine option for children as young as 6 months. Also noted, the dosage for all patients is 0.5 ml regardless of age.

Join the salt cup challenge The Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO), in partnership with local communities, promotes a “low-salt diet” for local lakes this winter.

One teaspoon of sidewalk salt is enough to pollute 5 gallons of water and no type of salt is safe for water, VLAWMO reported. Follow these tips: • Use up to 2 pounds of salt per 500 square feet. (A 12-ounce coffee cup is about 1 pound and an average driveway is 600 square feet). Use two coffee cups for a driveway.

• Use spot treatment • Don't apply dry salt to dry pavement • Sweep up extra salt when no longer needed

• Don't use rock salt below 15 degrees; only sand or a mix is effective.

Free salt measuring cups are available at local city halls and offices: Gem Lake Heritage Hall, Lino Lakes City Hall, North Oaks City Office, North Oaks Home Owner’s Association (NOHOA) Office, White Bear Lake City Hall, White Bear Township Main Office and Vadnais Heights City Hall.

Visit www.VLAWMO.org for more information on salt types and temps and to join the salt cup challenge. For more information call 651-204-2070.

Calling summer lifeguards Lifeguard training courses for working at the Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park beach this summer will be held this spring. All positions are full time throughout the aquatics season, which begins June 10. All Ramsey County lifeguards must be certified prior to employment. Threeday certification courses will be held March 17 to 10, March 21 to April 2 and April 21 to 23 for applicants who do not hold a current certification.

Courses run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee is $100. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment with Ramsey County.

To register for a course and begin the application process, visit at www. ramseycounty.us/parks.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.

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OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

www.stjudeofthelake.org

Sunday Service at 10am 2600 Cnty Rd E White Bear Lake Near Festival Foods CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm Fri. 6:45 am • First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Monday: Communion Service at 9 a.m.

Tuesday-Friday: Mass at 9 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

Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 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

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin

Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m.

Christian Education Hour 9:30 – for all ages – Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org

Sunday Worship 9:30 am *Blended Worship with Choir & Organ Nursery Sun. School 3yr –7th Gr 9:30am&Regular Service

Sunday Worship

11:15am Band-Led Sunday Worship 11:15Service am (45 min) *Interactive, Band-led & Casual/Nursery Fellowship Between Services!

1851 Birch Street, WBL, MN 55110 / 651-429-9026 / www.wblumc.org

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

OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD MASS Saturdays at 4:30 PM

Meeting at Baptisms and Weddings St. Stephens Father Steve Josephson Lutheran Church 612-709-8084 1965 East County Rd E E-mail: steve_j_55303@yahoo.com ALL ARE WELCOME

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UPCOMING EVENTS BINGO

When: 1-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Free afternoon of Bingo with members of the Good Neighbor Club of Willernie and Mahtomedi.

Contact: community ed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING

When: 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 Details: The public is invited to attend the Jan. meeting to hear a presentation on the topic, “Amending the U.S. Constitution: the Whys, Whens, Wherefores, and What Ifs”. Refreshments served.

Contact: 651-493-0686

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING

When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 13 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E Details: Join Community Outreach Specialist’s Emily Justman and Rachel Von Ruden to connect with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging’s (MAAA) Senior LinkAge Line and discuss advance care planning and health care directives, discover why this is important, discuss health care agents and more.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-407-2018

SEWABLE CIRCUITRY

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Teens can use conductive thread and tiny circuits to create a plush, glowing monster.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-724-6065 or rclreads.org

OPEN SKATING

When: 12:45-2:15 Sundays, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, 19 & 26 Where: White Bear Lake Sports Center, 1328 Highway 96 Details: Admission $5/person and rentals available for $4.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP: ‘TEACH CHILDREN TO LISTEN THE FIRST TIME’

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 Where: The Wishing Tree Play Café, 1011 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Parents will come away with a plan to improve their child’s listening skills.

Led by Behave Your Best! Analyst Jamie Waldvogel, MS, BCBA. Contact: https:// go.kidcheck. com/webforms/ eventregistration

Contact: 651-407-8616

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: 1-7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 Where: Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Emergency call for donors of all blood types and platelets.

Call or go online to register.

Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood. org

SKI OTTERS

When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: This ski play class is designed to introduce children ages 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

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Where: Kowalski’s parking lot, north end, 4391 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Walk around the lake followed by treats at the VFW. 3 mile hike lasts approx. 1 hour.

Contact: 651-436-8593

FAMILY-TO-FAMILY COURSE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

When: 6:30-9 p.m.

Wednesdays, for 12 weeks beginning Jan. 18 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Free course helps families gain a greater understanding of mental illness, discuss resources, build communication skills, reduce stress and fi nd support. Registration required.

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TAMARACK NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21 (and the third Saturday of every month) Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd. Details: Learn about photography techniques, equipment and projects in this free joint activity with the 3M Camera Club. Free; no registration required.

Contact: parks. co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

GROUP SKI FOR ADULTS

When: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Class covers the basics of clothing, equipment and technique. Little or no prior skiing experience needed. $11/person, $6 ski rental.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

OPEN CHESS

When: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Children and teens of all levels can learn how to play chess or improve their games.

First come/fi rst-served.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Area YMCA, 2100 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake

Parent-Child Snowshoe Trek WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16

WHERE: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township DETAILS: Enjoy the day off

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following animal tracks and discovering hidden homes beneath the snow on a snowshoe hike. Ages 4-10. $12.38/parent-child pair; $6 snowshoe rental.

CONTACT: 651-407-5350 or parks. co.ramsey.mn.us/tamarack

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Details: Parents can enjoy a few hours away while kids participate in age-appropriate themed activities. $20/child or $15/Y members.

Contact: 651-7778103 or ymcamn.org/ locations/white_bear_ area_ymca

21ST ANNUAL OUTDOOR SKATING PARTY

When: Noon-3 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 22 Where: Mahtomedi Community Rink, north of the DEC Details: Ice skating, bonfi re, hayride around the neighborhood, food and beverages. Free and no registration required.

Contact: communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

CREATIVE MOVEMENT & STORYTIME

When: 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Event for toddlers and preschoolers led by Katie Owings, owner of Inspiration Performing Arts Center includes reading the book, ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’, dance and sharing safari experiences.

Contact: inspirationdance.com

‘WHITE BEAR: WHAT A WINTER WONDERLAND!’

When: 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23

Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Explore the ways White Bear has celebrated winter from ice palaces to fishing contests to hot air balloons. Free.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

SENIOR PROGRAM IN VADNAIS HEIGHTS

When: 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 (and the 3rd Tuesday of every month) Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Road E Details: Join the White Bear Area Senior Program and Newtrax to learn about ‘Transportation Options, Education and Focus Group’. Free – no registration needed.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

FIX-IT CLINIC

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Residents can bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fi x items.

Contact: whitebearlake.org or RamseyRecycles.com

POLAR PLUNGE

When: Noon, Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Contact: somn.org

Music MINNEAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET

When: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: One of the major guitar ensembles in the world performs works by classical composers such as Piazzolla and Debussy, as well as Prince and The Easy Beats.

Presented by the Wildwood Artist Series.

Tickets $20/adults; $15/ seniors; $12/students.

Contact: 651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries. com

BAKKEN TRIO CONCERT

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Chamber music performance with the theme ‘Energies of Eastern Europe’ is part of Trinity’s Music Series.

Tickets online; $25/ adults, $5/children.

Contact: bakkentrio. org

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Sunday, Jan. 15 Where: RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest outdoor products and services, seminars and live animals. $9/ adults; $2.50 children 6-12; 5 and under free.

Contact: 763-755-8111 or stpaulsportshow.com

STICKS IN STILLWATER

When: Jan. 13-15 Where: St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Details: Weekendlong mite hockey festival includes over 50 youth hockey teams on outdoor rinks and guest appearances by NHL players and players from the 1980 gold medal Olympic hockey team.

Sunday morning church service given by coach Bill Butters at 10 a.m. at Stillwater Jr. High, 523 Marsh St. W., Stillwater.

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Stillwater Ice Castle WHEN: 3-9 p.m. Sundays, Mondays,

Bridge along the St. Croix River, downtown Stillwater

ice-carved tunnels, fountains and slides ready to be explored. Tickets must be purchased online $9.95$12.95/adults; $6.95-$8.95 children 4-11. Fire performances and princess appearances on weekends.

Beverages and treats available inside the castle. Dress warm and wear boots.

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Wednesdays & Thursdays; 3-10 p.m.

Fridays; Noon-10 p.m. Saturdays; beginning Jan. 6 and as weather permits

WHERE: North of the Historic Lift

crushed ice with twinkling lights, magnificent archways and towers,

Arts A IS FOR ANIMAL: SELECTIONS FROM THE MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long. Ave. Details: Exhibit runs through March 4 during gallery hours (see website).

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

ATTIC ARTISTS RECEPTION

When: 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Eclectic mix of work by a group of artists from St. Paul’s East Side.

Exhibit runs through Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily except Fridays.

Contact: whitebear unitarian.org

Theater ‘ALL IN THE TIMING’

When: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20,

stillwater

27 & Feb. 3; 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4; Sundays, Jan. 22, 29 & Feb. 5 Where: Lakeshore Players, Details: Collection of 6 short comedies is a lighthearted exploration of language, life, meaning and the pitfalls of romance. Tickets $25/ adult; $23/seniors; $20/ students.

Contact: lakeshore players.org

Ongoing HIGH-TECH MONDAYS

When: 2-4 p.m.

Mondays Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Free drop-in technology tutoring for up to 30 minutes.

Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM

When: 6-9 p.m.

Tuesdays Where: AFSA High School, 100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights Details: Pick-up games for adults only, $5 per visit. No open gym Nov. 28, Dec. 22 and Jan. 4.

Contact: 651-204-6061

or brigid.nault@city vadnaisheights.com

BASKETBALL OPEN GYM

When: 8-10 a.m.

Saturdays Where: AFSA High School, 100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights Details: Pick-up games for adults only, $5 per visit. No open gym Nov. 28, Dec. 22 and Jan. 4.

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

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB

When: 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: All women new to the area or looking for activities in the northern suburbs are welcome to come for coffee and treats and meet new friends. RSVP. Contact: 651-484-9163

MINNESOTA SPORTSMEN’S SHOW

When: 2-9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12; noon9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and noon-9 p.m.

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Guests 16 and under free. SNOWSHOE, Contact: 651-433-3222 SIP AND STAY or clcmarine.org When: 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Outing SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Lodge at Pine Point, 11661 Myeron Rd. N., Jan. 20 Stillwater Where: Forest Lake Details: Snowshoe American Legion, 355 W. the luminary-lit Pine Broadway Details: Enjoy mature Point Park, followed by dinner and roasted music and comaraderie at the dance, held the 3rd marshmallows. $36/per person before Jan 12; Friday of every month. $40 at the door. Rrentals $6/person includes included. lunch. Cash bar. Public Contact: 651-439-9747 welcome. or outinglodge.com Contact: 651-464-2600

DIVE-IN MOVIE

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Guests can float in the pool or relax on poolside chairs while watching a familyfriendly movie. Free for community members.

Call for movie title.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

ARCTIC SHUFFLE 5K

When: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N Details: Join the Law Enforcement United Team Minnesota for a 5K run on paved trails or a 2.5 mile snow shoe run. $15-$25.

Contact: eventbrite. com

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Vendors offer a variety of baked goods, produce, salsa, jams and more.

Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Where: The Lowell Inn Event Center, 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: Guest Speaker Paul Mayer of the New Richmond Area Community Foundation discusses ‘The Role of a Community Foundation in Identifying Community Needs’. $17 for lunch and program; advance registration required online or in person.

Contact: scvfoundation.org/ conversations-of-thevalley

TRADITIONAL SWEDISH DINNER

When: Serving times 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Proceeds support global, regional and local projects.

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14th ANNUAL WINTERFEST

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, intersection of County Roads 19 & 10.

Details: Festival includes free crosscountry ski lessons, fat bike demonstrations, wax demonstrations, snowshoeing, winter birding, and a food truck. Skiers must be 14+. Registration required at www. rideandglide.org; equipment provided.

Contact: co.washing ton.mn.us/parks

FAMILY SNOWSHOE HIKE

When: 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Families with kids ages 6+ can learn basic snowshoeing techniques and hike through the woods.

Snowshoes provided. $7/WNC Friends and SMM members; $10/ nonmembers. Weather dependent. Registration required.

Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10

STILLWATER NATIVE AMERICAN PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FAMILY EVENT

When: 2-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 22 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Anishinaabe Linguist and Scholar James Vukelich of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe presents on the topic ‘The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfathers’.

Contact: 651-3437924 or facebook.com/ StillwaterNAPAC

‘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

RECYCLE, REUSE YOUR NEWSPAPER: Newspaper makes a great window washing ‘cloth’ and offers totally streak-free cleaning to boot.

Ms. Chesney always had me clean her windows with her Press paper.

She said, “They will sparkle!”

Newspapers are one of those items with dozens and dozens of uses. What else can you think of?

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LOOKING BACK Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

1917 It is claimed that if athletes once quit the stage that they can never come back, but this was not the case Friday night when Goheen’s Old Timers came back and defeated the White Bear Hockey team 6 to 5. The game was exceedingly fast at all times and not since the day of the great Phoenix game of 3 to 2 in 1912 has the public of White Bear witnessed such an exhibition.

1942 Next Monday evening is to be a red-letter evening for the firemen for at that time they will hold their annual election, to be followed by a banquet. The meeting will be held at City Hall at 6:30 o’clock when the election will take place. After the election, all will drive to Mrs. Johnson’s tavern at White Bear Beach, where they will sit down to a feast.

1967 The grand opening of the combination Red Owl supermarket and Snyder’s Drug store in Bellaire Plaza shopping center will be held Tuesday, January 17. The combination food and drug retail facility contains 26,000 square feet of floor space, and departments to be operated within the unit include a pharmacy, service bakery, a complete 60 seat restaurant, meat, dairy, produce, frozen and ice cream sections.

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1992 Larry and Bev Rowe of White Bear Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Lori Anne to David Lee Miller, son of David Miller, Sr. of San Jose, CA and Virginia Miller of Saratoga CA. A February 15, 1992, wedding is planned.

2007 The White Bear Lake VFW Post 1762 and Auxiliary have selected the local Voice of Democracy winners.

The high school-age students recorded essays on “Freedom’s Challenge.” Ninth/10th grade winners

Bert Arcand Ford on the north side of Fourth Street just east of Banning Avenue, ca. 1920.

all from North Campus – First place – James Freeman, Second place – Bailey Hastings, Third place – Cindy Bailey.

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Scrapbooking Crop, Saturday, April 8th 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth St.

Enjoy a fun day with friends working on your scrapbook or craft of your choice. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers - includes donuts & coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes; and more! All proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to preserve the stories of our community.

Pre-register online www.whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327.

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

Late pastor: His words ‘echo in our hearts’

A much beloved pastor who outlived the doctor’s prognosis spent his dying moments pointing up.

That gesture seemed to summarize John Hogenson’s philosophy on life: “Look upward, travel onward and be not afraid.”

Pastor Hogenson was lead pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in

Mahtomedi for seven years before moving on to St. Olivet in Minneapolis. He died from an inoperable brain tumor Jan. 4 at the age of 58, leaving behind his wife Ruth, three daughters, a son-in-law and two grandchildren.

Pastor Mike Carlson replaced Rev. Hogenson as lead clergy at St.

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Andrew’s and was with his longtime friend when he took his last breath.

“Even in his last moment, John was pointing up to the heavens,” Carlson said. “He was highly driven to make an impact in the world. His goal was to make a difference and to bring the goodness of heaven down to earth.”

During his tenure at the Mahtomedi church, Hogenson was instrumental in starting the resource center, and loved doing mission work in places like Jamaica and Slovakia, Carlson recalled. He worked with Hogenson decades ago at a church in Grand Marais and the two became close friends.

Every chance he got, Hogenson would drive up to the North Shore.

“It was one of his favorite places,” noted Carlson, who described his friend as someone who enjoyed bicycling and running.

“When he was diagnosed with a brain tumor 20 months ago, it was like ‘what?’ John was always so fit,” Carlson noted. “Doctors gave him three months to live and he just cruised through it. He had such a drive to make a difference.”

Before he passed, Pastor Hogenson wrote inspirational messages on his CaringBridge site to witness his strong faith in Christ. He also kept a website, pastorhogenson.com, to remind people of God’s love and make the world more like the one God envisioned.

“Pastor Hogenson’s words continue to echo in our hearts,” wrote St. Andrew’s Pastor Sarah Breckenridge in an email update. “He not only preached the Gospel, he lived it in word and deed.”

In one of his last postings Dec. 30, Hogenson wrote that the news was not good; that his time on earth would soon come to an end. “I am not scared to die,” he said, “but am so Rev. John Hogenson sad about what I will miss. There is much more that I wanted to see and do in my life and at Mount Olivet, but that is not in my control. I leave to God and you to prepare the way of the Lord.”

The family wrote that days before his death, John made the decision to stop treatment and enter hospice care. “His body had been on an eightweek roller coaster of medical ups and downs. It often appeared that his body was fighting to both live and die at the same time,” they wrote.

He offered this last bit of advice in a “broken and fragmented world: Be a river of love, which you were created to be. Let judgment, an inability to forgive and resentment characterize others — not you. This is the best way to live.”

St. Andrew’s Pastor Carlson will be “choking my way through” a eulogy at the Jan. 14 funeral service. Visitation is 10 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church and the service is 11 a.m.

Debra Neutkens

JANUARY 11, 2017

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1. White Bear Lake fifth graders from Girl Scout Troop 55602 volunteered at Feed My Starving Children over Christmas break. Pictured from left: Cassie Schwartz, Anna Gunderson, Skylar Swenson, Stella Christianson, Lily Glendenning, and Rosemary Schurr. Leaders in back: Jill Christianson and Christi Glendenning. — Submitted

3. Ice boat sailors prepare to launch on White Bear Lake Saturday, Jan. 7 in front of the VFW. Ice conditions were pretty rough, noted Mike Parenteau, one of the boat’s three owners. Once owned by the Wrigley family of chewing gum fame, the 1905 ice boat remains all original right down to its canvas sails. Parenteau, Bill Reed and Dale Deter bought it in 2003. — Barry Tice

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Bear grapplers upend Park The White Bear Lake varsity wrestlers picked up another victory on Friday as they defeated Park Cottage Grove 41-24 in a dual meet at home.

Highlights for the Bears included wins by junior Jorrell Turner, who pinned his opponent in the 120 weight class, junior Isaiah Baker who won by decision in the 126 weight class, junior Kris Thury, who won by major decision, defeating his opponent 14-6 at 132, and a win by decision for seventh grader Matt Sloan in the 138 weight division.

Senior Matthew Muedeking added to the Bears’ lead by pinning his opponent in 16 seconds, bringing the score to 28-6 in favor of the Bears. Junior Mitchell Woodcock was up next and defeated his Wolfpack rival in the 152 weight class to earn a major decision for

White Bear. The next win for the Bears went to senior Jon Arreguin, who earned a decision in the 170 weight class.

Junior Josh Suedbeck had the last victory of the evening for the Bears when he pinned his opponent in the second period. Two forfeits by the Wolfpack added to the Bears’ overall score.

The Bears face East Ridge next in an away meet Thursday.

Their next home meet will be a dual meet against Mounds View on Jan. 19, which will also be Parent Night. Junior varsity wrestling will begin at 5 p.m. followed by varsity wrestling at 7 p.m.

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Two years later, Jake Wahlin’s hard choice is panning out

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Jake Wahlin made an agonizing decision two years ago. So far, his choice has turned out as well as he could hope.

The fleet hockey forward skipped his senior season with White Bear Lake, after a spectacular junior season, to spend two years in the USHL with Tri-City of Nebraska, where he helped the Storm capture the league championship last season.

This winter, he has embarked on his college career with St. Cloud State, where his first big thrill — a game-winning goal, against the Gophers, no less — came in just his fourth game.

“I’m not going to play the ‘what if’ game. I’m a firm believer in once you decide, you stick with it,” Wahlin said.

“That was the hardest decision I ever made, not only going away from home, but missing your most fun year, your senior year. So that was not an overnight decision. But I did what was best for my hockey career, and all in all I’m happy with my decision.”

Bears coach Tim Sager says now: “Jake was the most gifted player I coached in my 32-year high school coaching career. If Jake had stayed for his senior year, he would have led us to a state tournament and would have been Mr. Hockey.”

Sager hated to see him go, but supported Wahlin’s decision and appreciated all he had done for the program.

“First guy on the ice every day and last to leave.

Always working on his game to get better,” Sager assessed. “Jake is a gifted player who shared the puck, and had the game slow down for him at an early age.”

Wahlin’s four goals and three assists in 19 games

for the Huskies include the power-play shot in overtime at Mariucci Arena that beat the Gophers 6-5 on Oct. 22, which he regards as “definitely, far and away” the best goal he ever scored.

“I grew up watching the Gophers every Friday and Saturday, and when I didn’t wind up going there, they just became a big rival for St. Cloud. So this was a dream come true. And there were a lot of people I SCSU, MADDIE MACFARLANE | SUBMITTED knew at that game.”

Jake Wahlin, Metro Player That was already Wahof the Year as a junior with lin’s second goal, prompting the Bears, is now skating SCSU coach Bob Motzko to for St. Cloud State. remark: “He seems to have stepped into our lineup seamlessly, with no holes in his game.”

The Huskies, who pack in large crowds at National Sports Center, have a 9-10-1 record, with 15 freshmen and sophomores among 25 on the roster. The Huskies were a Frozen Four team in 2013.

“We are still improving this year, and I think we have a real good future with all the young guys,” said Wahlin.

With the Bears, Wahlin was named Metro Player of the Year after his junior season where he scored 41 goals and assisted on 36 others, for 77 points.

Wahlin smashed school records held by some great Bear skaters — the season-points mark of 71 held by Jake Hansen, who was a standout for the Gophers; the season-goals record of 40, set by Tom Jensen in 1995-

96; and, with 89 goals and 100 assists for 189 career points, the career mark of 152 held by Brian Bonin, Mr. Hockey in 1992 and Hobey Baker Award winner with the Gophers in 1996.

During high school, Wahlin was drafted by Des Moines of the USHL, then traded twice, to Sioux City and Tri-City, based in Kearney, Nebraska. He played a handful of USHL games after his sophomore and junior seasons, then spent two full seasons with TriCity, logging 30 goals and 56 assists in 114 games.

Helping the Storm capture the Clark Cup this past season, Wahlin contributed 15 goals and 30 assists in 55 regular-season games, and sparkled in the playoffs with four goals, five assists and a robust plus-eight rating in 11 games.

Originally committed to Massachusetts, where his older brother Brandon was playing, Wahlin de-committed last March in order to play for St. Cloud State, which is known for utilizing smaller, faster forwards to keep the pace rapid. (Brandon played one year at U-Mass, two at UW-Eau Claire, and is finishing up with Hamline this year.)

The USHL is known as a stepping-stone league, for youths whose main ambition is the next stop in their hockey career. Whalin saw it that way, too, but said it was “very special for me” to capture the Clark Cup last year, attracting cheering crowds for hockey in a football-mad state. “I had never won a championship other than little summer tournaments.”

Whalin enjoyed getting to know skaters from “all over the place, Sweden, Canada, Finland, California, everywhere,” and feels that achieved his USHL goals of “getting my name out there more, and developing better habits,” toward his long-term goal of playing professional hockey.

WHITE BEAR SPORTS CAPSULES White Bear girl cagers beat two ranked teams over holidays The No. 19 ranked White Bear Lake girls basketball put together a nice run over the holidays. The Bears (8-4) beat No. 9 Edina 57-53 with Claire Odmark scoring 20 points and Adri Perron 18; beat No. 15 Woodbury 57-47 with stout team defense despite two starters and a top sub missing; and beat a good (7-4) Forest Lake team 71-60 with Perron scoring 20 points. “The team rallied together and played well. Very proud of them,” said coach Jeremy Post.

Bear boys nab first hoops victory White Bear Lake boys basketball (1-9) picked up its first victory 59-56 over Bloomington Kennedy (4-4) on Dec. 31 at Rochester. “It was a very good

team defensive effort,” coach Keith Lockwood said, citing three straight stops in the final minute after the Bears took the lead on Jack Dannenberg’s three-pointer and Sam Schwartz’s two free throws. Blake Charles led with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jeremy Beckler and Schwartz added 11 and 10 points, respectively.

White Bear skaters battle to 3-3 tie with Edina White Bear Lake boys hockey almost toppled No. 4 ranked Edina, which rallied for a 3-3 tie, at home Jan. 5. Austin Carroll, Chase Hamsted, and Zac Cadalbert (power play) gave the No. 15 ranked Bears (7-2-2) a 3-1 lead after two periods. “We have played Edina the last

four or five years, and had a few close games but have not defeated them,” coach Tim Sager noted. “We were successful in taking space away from a team that can really skate.” The Bears just missed twice in OT including one shot that hit the pipes.

Bear girls hockey 3rd at Blaine tournament White Bear Lake girls hockey (10-7) placed third at the Blaine tournament, beating Forest Lake 2-1, losing to Hopkins/Park 4-1 and beating Bismarck (ND) 1-0 on Madelyn Sanda’s third-period goal, her first of the season. Sydney Shearen scored the other three goals while Calla Frank made 59 saves in the two victories. The shutout was the Bears’ first. The Bears then lost to

Spring Lake Park/Coon Rapids 2-1 in overtime and to Forest Lake 3-2. Shearen has 19 goals.

Bear gymnast Mills among leaders at Park Center meet White Bear Lake gymnast Makayla Mills won bars (8.775) and placed second all-around (34.475) in Division 2 of the Park Center invitational on Saturday. She was third in floor (8.775) and fourth in beam (8.325). The Bears placed sixth of eight teams with 120.42.

Grace Gagnelius was sixth on balance beam (8.30).

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Back from break, the Zephyr gymnasts soundly defeated Tartan Jan. 4 (136-97) and then on Saturday, finished 7th out of 16 in the Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association (MGGOA) Invite at Park Center High School.

Senior Kasey Lenarz shone during Wednesday’s home meet against Tartan, scoring a personal all-around best of 37.75. She placed first in all four events: vault, bars, beam and floor. Juniors Olivia Hurt and Kelsey Rose placed second and third on floor respectively. Sophomore Caylee Greeder won JV floor with an impressive 8.6.

At the MN Gymnastics Officials Invitational on Saturday, Lenarz scored highest for the team (35.275) followed by Hurt (34.35).

Lenarz scored a season high for vault (9.65) and placed 5th out of 40 competitors, she also placed 9th (9.4) on floor.

Junior Haley Oswald and Hurt tied for first for bars for the team. The Zephyrs have a busy week ahead of them: on Thursday, Jan. 12 the Zephyrs host conference rival South St. Paul; then on Saturday they host their Mahtomedi Invite at 11am. All alumni are welcome and appreciated to attend this year in particular.

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Zephyr girls are champs of holiday hoops tourney Mahtomedi girls basketball (9-2) won a defensive tussle over Park-Cottage Grove 32-28 for the championship

Mahtomedi girls hockey (6-10-2) was runner-up in the Bronze Division at the Schwan Cup, sparked by goalie Johanna Ficcacenti stopping 63 of 67 shots in three games. The Zephyrs (610-2) beat Totino-Grace 2-1 on Bridgett Barnett’s overtime goal, tied International Falls 1-1 with Anna Broten scoring (they advanced by winning a shootout); and lost to Bay Area (WI) 2-1 when Emma Dornself got her fi rst varsity goal on a long slap shot.

Zephyrs start strong in Nordic skiing Mahtomedi’s Nordic Ski teams, captained by Clare Grilley, Grace Neumiller, Marcella Manivel, Joe Moore, and Austin Koester, made good showings their fi rst two races.

The Zephyr girls took second at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, led by Manivel in 5th place, Jill Olson 13th and Neumiller 19th, while the boys finished third, led by Moore in 8th place, Luigi Viggiano 9th, Kieran Viggiano 12th, and Koester 19th. The squad has an unusually large number of seventh-

Mahtomedi boys hockey beat Totino-Grace 7-5 after trailing 3-0 led by Luke Posner knocking in three goals.

The Zephyrs were 3-for-5 on power plays with Posner (two) and Joe Paradise delivering. After Bailey Huber had a tough start in goal, Josh Campbell stopped 20 of 22 shots. Huber then got a shutout on 21 saves as the Zephyrs beat Simley 3-0 with Collin Mireault, Colin Hagstrom and Tom Broten scoring. In the Schwan Cup,

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Zephyr matmen beat Tartan The Mahtomedi wrestlers beat Tartan 45-21 on Thursday, getting pins from Bryce Fitzpatrick at 120, Bruce Huber at 152, Evan Lawrence at 160 and Alec Zell at 195. Jake Fitzpatrick is 11-1 after his 19-4 technical fall at 113. Zach Kelsey had a 14-1 major decision at 132. Winning decisions were Nate Kujawa 8-6 at 138 and TJ Tumbleson 7-2 at 220.

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The shot was goofy-looking but counted just the same as Columbia Heights handed Mahtomedi boys basketball its fi rst loss 55-53 last Thursday.

“The ball appeared to slip out of his hands as he shot it,” said Zephyr coach Keith Newman about Deundra Robison’s baseline drive just before the horn, “and went about five feet above the top of the backboard before coming straight down into the hoop.”

He added, “Give Columbia Heights credit, as they played a very good game.”

Parker Fox scored 20 but nobody else had more than eight as the Zephyrs shot poorly and were pressured into costly turnovers by the Hylanders (7-2).

The Zephyrs, 9-1 and ranked No. 7, beat Burnsville 71-59 and East Ridge 67-45 in a Rochester tournament, and opened conference beating Simley 7760. Evan Reyes was 4-for-4 on three's in scoring 14 against Burnsville and Fox had 23 points. Lincoln Rock scored 15 vs. Simley and 14 vs. Burnsville. Andy Voyen had 19 vs. East Ridge and 15 vs. Simley.

of the Hill-Murray holiday tournament after beating Mounds View 68-61 and Wayzata 54-48. The Zephyrs then lost to St. Paul Como Park 71-67 despite getting 35 points from Emma Grothaus, who also had 22 against Mounds View. Marissa Gustafson had 17 against Mounds View and 19 against Wayzata.

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and eighth-graders, noted assistant coach Brianna McIntyre, a good sign for the future of the program.

White Bear Lake sophomore Makayla Mills won uneven bars (8.775) and placed second allaround (34.475) in Division 2 of a Park gymnastics meet Saturday.

She was third in floor (8.775) and fourth on beam (8.325).

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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: Palace Theatre 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 17 W. 7th Pl. St.Paul, MN 55102 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.

Palace Theatre Operations, LLC. 17 W. 7th Pl. St.Paul, MN 55102 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 8, 2016 Signed: Nathan Kranz, General Manager Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2017.

CITY OF GRANT ORDINANCE SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2017-49 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF GRANT, MINNESOTA On January 3, 2017, the City of Grant adopted an ordinance amending its annual fee schedule (the “Ordinance”). The Ordinance restated the fee schedule for 2017, with no change to the utility company permit fees, City fees and escrows.

A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk or by standard or electronic mail.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 11, 2017.

CITY OF GRANT 2017 MINNESOTA CITY SUMMARY BUDGET DATA A report on Minnesota City Budgets for all governmenta governmental funds for which annual budgets have been adopted.

Revenues Property Taxes All Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits State General Purpose Aid Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Revenues Total Revenues Small City Aid Reserve Total Revenues and other Financing Sources Expenditures General Government Public Safety Streets and Highways Sanitation Miscellaneous Total Current Expenditures Debt Service-Principal Interest/Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Increase (Decrease) In Fund Balance

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2016 Budget $1,063,207 121,825 10,000 97,650 0 120 12,000 2,000 29,867 1,336,669 61,969

2017 Budget $1,105,458 123,389 10,000 148,650 0 120 12,000 2,000 29,867 1,431,493 0

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Kim Points, Administrative Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 11, 2017.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 705 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance 705, which amends Chapters 5, 14, 16A, 17, 18, and 20 regarding microbreweries and microdistilleries. The revised ordinance amends the following: • Added and/or amended definitions for brewpub, cocktail room, microbrewery, microdistillery, restaurant, and taproom.

• Amended the applicable zoning districts to allow the proposed uses as a special use.

• Created performances standards for the proposed uses, including the following: minimum floor area, hours of operation, on-site consumption, licensing, production reports, and compliance with all other applicable Code provisions.

The full text of Ordinance 705 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 Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection.

Dated: January 4, 2017 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11, 2017.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 706 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance 706, which repeals Chapters 136 and 137 and amends Chapter 135 regarding Liquor Licensing adding regulations regarding brewpubs, taprooms, and cocktail rooms. The revised ordinance amends the following: Added definitions for 3.2% malt liquor, brewer, brewpub, brewer taproom, cocktail room, distilled spirits, and microdistillery.

• Added a section that defines the types of liquor licenses allowed in Vadnais Heights • Clarified that 3.2% malt liquor licenses do not require a bond to be filed with City Hall.

• Clarified that all liquor licenses in the city run for a period of one (1) calendar year commencing July 1 of each year.

The full text of Ordinance 706 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 Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection.

Dated: January 4, 2017 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11, 2017.

ORDINANCE NO. 707 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 FEE SCHEDULE The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights does hereby ordain: WHEREAS, the City of Vadnais Heights annually adopts a Fee Schedule which establishes the fees and charges for service for the City’s regulatory functions. The fees for 2017 were adopted on December 21, 2016. The presence of a fee schedule allows regulatory-type fees to be easily identified in one document, as opposed to being scattered throughout City Code.

I. Other Fee References. By enacting this ordinance, all fee amounts previously established and contained herein are hereby amended as submitted.

II. Authority. The authority to enact the fees identified herein is established

by City Code.

III. Penalty. Failure to pay the fees identified herein is subject to penalties and interest as established by City Code.

IV. Fee Schedule. The 2017 Amended Fee Schedule is shown in Attachment A. V. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and publication.

VI. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after its passage and publication.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, this 4th day of January, 2017 Bob Fletcher, Mayor ATTEST: Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11, 2017.

Miller Avenue. The topic will be Transportation. Future dates and topics include: February 16: Land Use March 16: Housing & Parks April 20: Economic Competitiveness & Resiliency All are welcome! Come check it out. Alternatively, thoughts and ideas may also be submitted electronically to compplan@whitebearlake.org Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 11, 2017.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A TRUCK REPAIR BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., to consider the request of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a truck repair business in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying and being in the area described as follows: Lot 2, Block 1, Leibel Dupre Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota (2379 Leibel Street) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto.

Given under my hand this 19th day of December, 2016.

WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 11, 2017.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE 2017-1 STREET IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the proposed construction of the 20171 Street Improvements on Clearbrook Lane from Greenhaven Drive South to Greenhaven Drive North, Oakhurst Avenue from Clearbrook Lane to the north cul-de-sac, Springhill Road from Greenhaven Drive South to Rosebriar Avenue, Willow Grove Lane from Bramblewood Avenue to Greenhaven Drive, Heritage Court West from Evergreen Drive to the west cul-de-sac, Krey Avenue from Oak Creek Drive South to the north 300 feet, and Bramblewood Avenue from Highway 96 to Greenhaven Drive.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota will meet on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E in said City for the purpose of holding a public improvement hearing on the proposed construction of the 2017-1 Street Improvements for the benefit of the following: LEGAL DESCRIPTION 203022110047 203022110043 203022110039 203022140042 203022140064 203022140060 203022140070 203022140074 203022140089 203022110059 203022110055 203022110051 203022120013 203022130003 203022140014 203022140010 203022140006 203022140002 203022140028 203022140024 203022140020 203022140078 203022130004 203022130008 203022140083 203022110086 203022110082 203022110078 203022110089 203022110070 203022110066 203022110062 203022120005 203022130031 203022130017 203022130021 203022130025 213022230035 213022230031 213022230027 213022230023 213022230019 213022230014 213022230010 213022230006 293022340071 293022340069

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The estimated total project cost of said improvement is a maximum of $ 1,225,300. Said project cost will be further refined and determined following discussion at the public hearing. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Written or oral comments will be considered. The area proposed to be assessed for the costs includes all benefited lots, tracts, or parcels of land benefited by said improvement based upon the benefit received.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Dated this 7th day of December, 2016 This Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Administrator this 7th day of December, 2016.

Attest: Marc A. Johannsen, Mayor Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 28, 2016, January 4 and 11, 2017.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE SERIES After a two-decade decline in population, forecasts indicate that the City of White Bear Lake will add 2000 residents by 2040. Suburban sprawl is expected to slow as millennials choose to live in more urban areas. The same projections show the number of households in the City increasing by 1,750 (by 2040); however, household size is expected to continue to drop—from four people per household in 1970 to 2.2 in 2040. Finally, employment is expected to rise at a slow and steady rate of about 410 jobs per decade.

How should the City plan for these changes over the next 20 years? That is the principal question behind a series of open-house style public meetings that will be held between January and April of 2017. The City is in the initial stages of updating its Comprehensive Plan, which is the City’s 20-year vision for growth and re-development. The City is interested in receiving input from both its residents and businesses.

The first in the series of open-house style meetings is scheduled for Thursday, January 19th, from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Public Safety Training Room at 4700

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 35 (ZONING) OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 7:10 p.m., to consider amending Section 7-6.2(b) of Ordinance No. 35 and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto.

Given under my hand this 19th day of December, 2016.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 11, 2017.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE A DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 7:20 p.m., to consider vacating a drainage and utility easement described as follows: That part of the drainage and utility easement as described over Lot 1 and 2, Block 2, White Bear Parkway Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof; which lies within a 20.00-foot-wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 2, White Bear Parkway Addition; thence southwesterly along the northerly line of said Lot 1 on an assumed bearing of South 71 degrees 22 minutes 52 seconds West, a distance of 45.00 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds East, 25.00 feet; thence South 53 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds West, 138.27 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds West, 309.82 feet; thence South 65 degrees 53 minutes 07 seconds West, 196.58 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 18 seconds East, 471.33 feet; thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 02 seconds West, 300.87 feet, and said centerline there terminating, said strip of land lies east of the west 30.00 feet and lies south of the north 10.00 feet of said Lot 1, (Wilbert Plastics - 4221 Otter Lake Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 368.01, Subd. 25.

Given under my hand this 19th day of December, 2016.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 4 and 11, 2017.

MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 832 1520 MAHTOMEDI AVENUE MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the 2017 Mahtomedi Schools Phase 2 Pavement Reconstruction project will be received until 2:00 pm local time, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids sent electronically or via fax will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as it deems to be in the best interest of Independent School District 832.

Work generally includes removals, earthwork, concrete work, bituminous paving, lighting, electrical, striping, signage, landscaping, grass restoration, and storm water management.

Sealed envelopes must be marked on the front: “Proposal: 2017 Mahtomedi Schools Phase 2 Pavement Reconstruction” Project documents will be available at http://www.questcdn.com. You may download the complete set of digital bidding documents for $20 by entering eBidDoc™ #4771209 on the “Search Projects” page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for plan holder lists or for assistance in downloading and working with this digital project information.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2017.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS I Be advised that Locust Hills Development, LLC., a Minnesota limited liability company (the”Company”) has dissolved and is in the process of winding up its affairs.

II That on November 17, 2016 the Company filed with the Secretary of State a Notice of Dissolution.

III Any claims against the Company must be submitted to: David Newman 4918 Birch Lake Circle White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Any such claims must be received on or before March 30, 2017.

Published four times in the White Bear Press on December 21, 28, 2016, January 4, 11, 2017.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

DECEMBER 8, 2016 MINUTES A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, December 8, 2016, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDERMeeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Mike Chevalier; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; Stacey Stout; Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio; and Audrey Anfang, school board student representative. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Chevalier moved to amend the agenda to include discussion of open enrollment due to new data. Donovan seconded. Failed 4-2.

Schwartz moved to add item 9.E. Discussion to add a study session to discuss open enrollment. Stout seconded. Carried 6-0. Donovan moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA-School Board Chair Lucy Payne noted the $4,039.99 in donations and expressed the school district’s formal thank you. Schwartz moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 6-0. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION-A) Student/Staff /Community Recognition-None. B) Mahtomedi High School Update-Kathe Nickleby, Mahtomedi High School Principal, updated the school board members on the high school curriculum highlighting new courses: Baking and Pastry, Musical Theater, Event Broadcasting, Principles of Democracy and CIS French. Nickleby commented on the new Macintosh Lab in the Art Department, that all 11th grade students attended the College Fair and the first College Application Boot Camp will be offered this summer. Nickleby stated Mahtomedi High School has 37 student clubs including the new Coding Club, Event Broadcast Club, Drama/Theater-Thespian Society, Politics Club and Students Advocating for Equity (SAFE). She also reviewed aligned grading practices, the new Lunch and Learn Program and Restorative Justice and StrengthsFinder training for high school staff. 1) New Performing Arts Courses-Chad Garrels, Choir Teacher and Theater Director at Mahtomedi High School, presented to school board members on the new performing arts courses: Guitar, Piano and Musical Theater with the focus on the new creating and preforming standards. Garrels explained how students in the Musical Theater course are gaining confidence in their performance abilities, becoming stronger singers and learning about theater basics, career options and the audition process through professional guest speakers, studying Broadway history and performing. Mahtomedi students have joined the International Thespian Society which provides state and national festivals/workshops with assessments by professionals, college scholarships and leadership opportunities and are also participating in the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Education Program. 2) Science for Monks- Inquiry of Thinking (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning -POGIL)-Jim Lane, Science and Engineering Teacher at Mahtomedi High School, presented to school board members on his trip to Bir, India to teach life science to Buddhist Geshe Monks/Nuns through a request by the Dalai Lama for monks to be trained in western science and funded by the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation of which he is a senior fellow. Lane had the monks answer the question “What is life?” and learned how their cycle of learning (core truths-learning-debate-meditation/reflection) is similar to the methods of teaching he is using in his Mahtomedi classroom.

Lane explained teacher core truths of education (pedagogy, collaboration, student thinking, engagement, reflection) and student core truths (content, collaboration, thinking, engagement, reflection) his use of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) and Project/Problem or Place Based Learning (PBL) to emphasize curiosity, thinking, debate and cognition. Both Garrels and Lane thanked the administration for their support and encouragement of innovative teaching. PUBLIC COMMENT-None. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE- School Board Student Representative Audrey Anfang reported on the following events at Mahtomedi High School: winter sports, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) happier mindset video, Student Leadership Council (SLC) card signed by Mahtomedi students in support for the Mounds View High School students, SLC’s Parents Night Out Fundraising Event benefiting Jackson Elementary students, Coding Club’s Hour of Code in Math Classes, the Lunch and Learn Program and upcoming Band Concert on December 12th. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- A) Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of the minutes from the November 17, 2016, school board meeting. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION /INFORMATION ITEMS- A) The Calendar of Events was reviewed. B) School Board Equity Goal Update-Superintendent Mark Larson updated school board members on the equity work being done throughout the district and how it relates to the school board goal to learn more about equity and develop an equity plan in the district. Dr. Larson referred to the World’s Best Workforce page on the district website and the mission, vision and goals statements.

The first goal is to engage students, staff, and the community to provide an equitable learning environment to ensure all students are college and career ready through the lens of Equity, Growth Mindset, and Future Ready Skills, from which the district’s Equity Statement was developed. He spoke of the various equity training for the administration including Heather Hackman Consulting Group training sessions on Social Justice, Race in MN Schools Conference and the Superintendent Think Tank, the staff’s Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) training and the Educational Equity Alliance /Partnership with the North St. Paul School District. He also highlighted the equity work being done at Wildwood Elementary, O.H. Anderson Elementary, Mahtomedi Middle School and Mahtomedi High School. C) Second Reading of Policies-The following policies were brought for a second reading: 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity, 413 - Harassment and Violence, 506 Student Discipline, 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students, 520 - Student Surveys. Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed the modifications recommended by the school board at the first reading, required by change in Minnesota statue, or recommended by MSBA. D) Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Update-Mike Chevalier, School Board Director, updated school board members on the MSHSL Fall Meeting which included a new policy on the use of non-registered officials, a new baseball pitch count policy, basketball consolation games, support of the Heads Up Football Program, a seeded format for this Spring’s State Softball Tournament and a proposed constitutional amendment designating one Class AA and one Class A Superintendent position on the MSHSL Board of Directors. The next Board of Directors meeting is February 2, 2017. E) Study Session on December 22, 2016-Chevalier moved to add a study session on December 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss open enrollment. Stout seconded. Carried 6-0. McGraw moved to amend the study session on December 22, 2016 time to 5:30 p.m.

Stout seconded. Carried 6-0. ACTION ITEMS-A) Truth-in-Taxation Presentation-Mark Larson, Superintendent of Schools, presented information regarding the proposed levy payable in 2017 and the tax impact for residents. Larson discussed the Truth in Taxation law, property tax background, legislative changes in 2016 that affect the 2017 levy, general fund changes in basic per pupil allowance, school district funds, fiscal year 2016-2017 budget, revenue and expenditure budgets for all funds, proposed tax levy payable in 2017, and property tax comparisons – pay 2016 versus pay 2017. 1) Truth-in Taxation Public Comment-None. 2) Approval to Certify Levy for 2017- Donovan moved, Schwartz seconded, approval to certify levy for 2017. Total certified levy amount $13,538,945. Carried 6-0. B) Approval of Resolution Directing the Administration to Prepare Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor-Superintendent Mark Larson stated that this is an annual resolution in case future budget reductions are necessary. McGraw moved, Stout seconded, resolution directing the administration to prepare recommendations for reductions in programs and positions and reasons therefore. Carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT-Superintendent Mark Larson reported on the following: the new Passages Program for students ages 18-21 and the Thanksgiving meal they provided for the district administration, the work being done by Courtney McCormick, Mahtomedi High School Engineering Coordinator, with Century College on concurrent enrollment courses, updates to the Mahtomedi School District’s website including the results of routine water and land testing, the six program listening sessions, tomorrow’s City Leaders’ meeting and the meeting on December 21st with Mike Carlson, Senior Pastor at St. Andrew’s Church, regarding possible collaboration on equity work. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Carried 6-0. 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 11, 2017.

DECEMBER 22, 2016 MINUTES A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, December 22, 2016, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Mike Chevalier; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz (arrived 5:47 p.m.); Stacey Stout and Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS- A) Enrollment Review-Superintendent Mark Larson discussed with school board members open enrollment history and philosophy, the enrollment projection model, the budget, current student enrollment and new housing developments. School Board members discussed the advantages and disadvantages of re-opening open enrollment during the school year. ADJOURNMENT- Chevalier moved, Schwartz seconded, adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. Carried 6-0. 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 11, 2017.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITY Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage to access registration information https://www.ramseycounty.us/businesses/doingbusiness-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW19977-KB PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS S.P. 062-645-015 BID OPENING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 Ramsey County will receive sealed bids for Bid PUBW-19977, Long Lake Road at County Road 10 Signal Reconstruction, until 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Ramsey County Procurement Department, Suite 210, City Hall/Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102. Immediately thereafter, all bids will be opened publicly and read aloud in the City Hall/Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102.

Work includes traffic signal system, striping, signing and pedestrian curb ramp work.

Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings, and Specifications, will be available to be downloaded from Onvia DemandStar on our website at http://www.demandstar.com. A bid bond in the amount of 5% is required.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. All prospective Bidders/respondents are hereby cautioned not to contact any member of the Ramsey County Staff or officials other than the specified contact person in the Ramsey County Procurement Department in St. Paul.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement, you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”

A minimum goal of 12.2% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 11, 2017.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 09/26/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $177,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Carolina A. Sanchez, A Single Person and Luis TorresZequera, A Single Person MORTGAGEE: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 10/06/2005 as Document No. 3893681 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Inter Savings Bank, FSB Assignment dated: 8/1/2011 Assignment recorded: 9/29/2011 Assignment recording information: Document No. 4298018 Assignee: Great Southern Bank Assignment dated: 3/26/2013 Assignment recorded: 4/17/2013 Assignment recording information: Document No. 4396219 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

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TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 28.29.22.24.0102 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 1, ABBOTT AND ANCKER’S REARRANGEMENT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 28, 29 AND 30, BLOCK 4, DOUGLAS ADDITION, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 963 Earl St., St. Paul, MN 55106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Sandberg Phoenix and Von G THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF 12/18/2016: $169,506.84.

That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 02/07/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 08/07/2017, or the next business day if 08/07/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/14/2016 Great Southern Bank, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on December 14, 21, 28, 2016 and January 4, 11 and 18, 2017.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 04/14/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $196,015.50 MORTGAGOR(S): Lisa A. Demarre, single MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/26/2005 as Document No. 3851202 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 01/29/2016 Assignment recorded: 03/03/2016 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04597478 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 12.29.22.11.0069 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: REAL PROPERTY IN RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, AND THE EAST 1/2 OF THE LOT 6, BLOCK 3, THIRD ADDITION TO NORTH ST. PAUL. SUBJECT TO BUILDING AND ZONING LAWS, ORDINANCES, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS; RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO USE OR IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPERTY WITHOUT EFFECTIVE FORFEITURE PROVISIONS; RESERVATIONS OF ANY MINERAL RIGHTS BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA; UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS WHICH DO NOT INTERFERE WITH EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2646 15th Ave. E., North St. Paul, MN 55109 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF 12/30/2016: $218,879.84.

THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 02/21/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 08/21/2017, or the next business day if 08/21/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/28/2016 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on December 28, 2016, January 4, 11, 18, 25, and February 1, 2017.

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— A languid-paced, well-acted, sliceof-life, star-dotted (Laura Wiggins, Alia Shawkat and John Billingsley), 118-minute Mike Mills film about the dynamics in the household of a single, 50-something, Bohemian, chain-smoking draftswoman (Annette Bening) in 1979 Santa Barbara, California, trying to raise her precocious, 15-year-old son (Lucas Jade Zumann) with the help of his sexually experienced first crush (Elle Fanning), an aspiring photographer tenant (Greta Celeste Gerwig) who survived ovarian cancer and a handyman mechanic (Billy Crudup).

“FENCES” (PG-13) (3.5) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS, LANGUAGE, AND SOME SUGGESTIVE REFERENCES.] — Oscar-worthy performances and well-written dialogue dominate this powerful, taut, realistic, down-to-earth, introspective, star-dotted (Mykelti Williamson, Stephen Henderson and Russell Hornsby), 138-minute film adapted from Pulitzer-Prize-winning August Wilson’s Tony-awarding-winning play that follows the routine life of a resentful sanitation worker (Denzel Washington) and his dysfunctional relationship with his devoted wife (Viola Davis) and football-loving son (Jovan Adepo) that implodes when he reveals a secret in the 1950s.

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— After a 5-year-old Indian boy (Sunny Pawar) gets separated from his older brother (Abhishek Bharate), is trapped on a train to Calcutta 1,600 kilometers from his home in 1986, and eventually is adopted by a caring Tasmanian couple (Nicole Kidman and David Wenham) in this poignant, heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, Oscar-worthy, factually based, two-hour film based on Saroo Brierley’s novel “A Long Way Home,” he finds himself haunted by his memories and desperate to locate his mother (Priyanka Bose), brother, and sister (Khushi Solanki) 25 years later as an adult (Dev Patel) by using Google Earth to trace his tumultuous journey, and returns to India in 2012.

“SING” (PG) (2.5) [SOME RUDE HUMOR AND MILD PERIL.] — A colorful, entertaining, family-oriented, star-studded (voiceovers by Jennifer Hudson, Nick Offerman, John C. Reilly, Rhea Pearlman, Leslie Jones, Laraine Newman, Jennifer Saunders and Jim Cummings), 110-minute animated musical in which a desperate koala bear theater owner (voiceover by Matthew McConaughey) decides to stage a singing competition in a lastditch effort to save his establishment, but when his glass-eyed chameleon secretary (voiceover

by Garth Jennings) makes a mistake about the prize money on the flyers, more talented contestants, including a mother pig (voiceovers by Reese Witherspoon) with 26 piglets and a dancing partner (voiceover by Nick Krolls), a narcissistic mouse (voiceover by Seth McFarlane), a getaway-car-driving gorilla (voiceover by Taron Egerton), a just-dumped porcupine (voiceover

by Scarlett Johansson) and a shy elephant (voiceover by Tori Kelly), audition.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS

Gifted teen gets into Johns Hopkins program A home-schooled eighth-grader was accepted into the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

Proud mom Rena Erickson said son Evan took the ACT test as part of the application process and scored a 32 (out of 36).

"The funny part for us," she said, "is Evan scored higher than his two brothers, who are both chemical engineering majors at the U of M and also scored very well." The average ACT score in Minnesota was 22.7 in 2015.

All of Rena and Dan Erickson's five children are home-schooled. Evan, 13, has also been a carrier for the White Bear Press the

last two years.

The online program starts Jan. 23 with a special awards ceremony for participants this summer at the Baltimore, Maryland university. Evan plans to learn Java in his fi rst class, Rena said.

The teen, nicknamed the "little professor," also takes a gifted student math class at the U of M and plays oboe and piano in a home-school band.

So what does Evan want to do when he grows up?

"He's looking at computer programming at this point," his mom said. No matter the field, Rena is confident Evan will excel. "He's a brainiac," she added.

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Preschool expo coming up The MOMS Club of White Bear Lake Area will host its 10th annual Preschool Expo from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 at White Bear Lake High School North Campus, 5045 Division Ave. Attendees can learn about many area preschool programs. The free event also includes snacks, entertainment, crafts and raffles. For more information, visit http://wblmoms. weebly.com/preschool-expo.html.

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The Hennepin Theater Trust Spotlight on Education program recognized the entire cast of the Mahtomedi High School play, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” with an honorable mention award. Several individual actors also received awards: Kambrie Prochazka, outstanding performance in a leading role; Tony Peterson, outstanding performance in a leading role; Jack Sharrer, outstanding performance in a supporting role; Ben Dohmeier, evaluator shout-out; Ajah Williams, technical leadership nomination; and Zach Husten, technical leadership nomination.

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impact on after-school activities and jobs. Transportation could also be an issue. Larson presented ideas on how to increase academic support related to rest — including eliminating activities before school, not having advanced courses first hour, making sure online submission deadlines are not at midnight, ending official school activities earlier in the evening, and including sleep education in health classes.

• Approved its operating practices, which are annually reviewed. The practices include how board members relate to one another and how members communicate, govern and conduct meetings.

• Approved an advertisement for bid for the 2017 phase 2 school pavement reconstruction project. The project includes parking lots at the middle school and the east parking lot of the high school. The two lots are part of a two-year pavement project. Three district lots were completed in 2016.

After construction of all lots is complete any remaining balance of the $8.1 million bond for all the projects will be refunded to taxpayers.

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The Mahtomedi School Board took the following action at its Jan. 5 meeting: • Swore in re-elected board members Lucy Payne, Judith Schwartz and newly elected board member Stacey Stout.

• Appointed Lucy Payne board chair, Julie McGraw vice chair and Kevin Donovan treasurer. Board members were also reappointed to the respective committees on which each serves. The board also approved its salaries — ranging from about $5,100 to $5,700.

• Recognized Evelyn Cigielski, an O.H. Anderson Elementary student, for being chosen for a White Bear Lake Rotary academic achiever award.

• Heard a report from Superintendent Mark Larson about student support and student sleep. Larson attended an Association of Metropolitan School District event regarding student sleep and school start times in August. The district has been seeking feedback from staff and families about the issue. “The initial findings were very mixed,” Larson noted. Concerns raised about possibly changing start times include

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In its enrollment of nonresident students policy, it changed dependent children of employees from second preference to fi rst preference, along with siblings of current students, in regards to an impartial lottery if there are more applications than spots in a specific grade. It also changed the age from 16 to 17 regarding termination of enrollment due to habitual truancy.

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Visitors slide through a tunnel carved into the ice during the Ice Castles sneak peek event Thursday, Jan. 5 in downtown Stillwater.

Experience the magic of an ice castle STILLWATER – The Stillwater Ice Castle officially opened on Friday, Jan. 6, resplendent with the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge in the background. Workers from Ice Castles LLC have been hard at work since October to hand-place each individual icicle, sculpting it into a masterpiece resembling a glacier or frozen waterfall, which is lit in changing colors against the night sky. The Ice Castles website has suggested a few tips for the best experience possible when visiting the castle: Wear boots The walking surface inside of the Ice Castles is made of crushed ice. Walking in boots is definitely best.

Buy tickets before you arrive: When you buy a ticket, you buy an arrival time. Ice Castles asks that you arrive within your 30 minute time window. Once you are inside the castle you can stay as long as you’d like.

Save some trees When you buy your tickets online Ice Castles will send you an email with a unique QR code, so there’s no need to print your tickets. Admission employees can scan the code right from your phone.

at home. For information about commercial or specialized photo sessions, email Ice Castles at info@icecastles.com.

Use a sled instead of a stroller It is extremely difficult to push the stroller through the castle (think of it like trying to push a stroller through a sandy beach).

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Various ice forms and sculptures line walking paths within the structure.

Monday-Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 12-10 p.m., Sunday 12-8 p.m. Closed Tuesday.

Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater Tickets must be purchased online ahead of time to schedule your visit time slot. (tickets sold on location are offered at a raised price). Tickets are $9.95 for adults/$6.95 for children Monday-Thursday, and $12.95 adults/$8.95 children FridaySunday. www.icecastles.com/ stillwater

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Lake Area Bank employees, from left, Shelley Ross, Ashlie Phillips and Kelsey Prahl model some of the many mittens and hats collected during the second annual Mitten Drive.

Mitten drive exceeds goal Lake Area Bank’s Mitten Drive exceeded its goal for the second year in a row. During the holiday season, Lake Area Bank organized the second annual Mitten Drive collecting new winter-wear items and monetary donations for local children and young adults in need. The response from the community, customers and staff was immediate. By the third week of a five-week campaign, the bank had already reached its goal of collecting 500 items, or monetary equivalent. The final results were 559 donated winter-wear items and $613 in cash. Donations will be distributed to disadvantaged youth through the Hats & Mittens organization.

Pizza restaurant expanding The lease has been signed for an expanded Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub at the Birch Lake Square strip mall. Owner Steve Boleen is moving his pizza restaurant next door to larger space formerly

occupied by Bamboo House Bistro, which closed last year. An expanded menu will include more pizzas and burgers and a full bar. It also means more jobs, as Boleen is adding staff. His pizza restaurant has been in the same place for 15 years and before that, was located at the corner of Fifth and Banning Avenue for 10 years.

Hesitant to nail down a date, Boleen said he will open in the new location, 1350 Hwy. 96 E., in February.

Realty foundation awards grants The Edina Realty Foundation announced that its White Bear Lake office recently awarded grants to North St. Paul Area Emergency Food Shelf, White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. • The North St. Paul Area Emergency Food Shelf provides food to families in need in North St. Paul and Oakdale.

• The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation’s Angel Fund meets basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing. The fund is called upon to provide emergency shelter to families who have no place to live because of domestic abuse, fi re, or loss of home or apartment. When basic needs are met, students are able to concentrate on learning. • The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans provides comprehensive services for homeless and in-crisis veterans to help them reach their long-term self-sufficiency. Ending and preventing veterans’ homelessness is a complex problem and requires a multifaceted approach

that builds the trust of veterans and addresses each client’s unique barriers to success. It offers case management, direct assistance, housing, employment assistance and legal services.

Created in 1996, the Edina Realty Foundation supports organizations that help homeless children, families and individuals in the communities where Edina Realty does business. Much of the grant money comes directly from Realtors and employees, as well as from Edina Realty Home Services real estate, title and mortgage companies. To date, the Foundation has donated $9 million. “Our primary purpose is to help people buy and sell homes,� said Lucia Borgen, foundation representative, Edina Realty White Bear Lake office. “But adequate shelter and basic needs are a major issue for some people in our community. We are proud to support organizations like North St. Paul Area Emergency Food Shelf, White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans that are helping provide vital services for people who need our support.�

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Local educator expands learning opportunities for Native American students

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

FOREST LAKE — Some of the parents and educators involved in the American Indian Education program at Forest Lake Area High School remember a time when they were told not to let people know they had Native American heritage.

“Many of the parents that have become involved will say, ‘When I was a kid, I was told to not let people know I was native. We didn’t do the traditional things.’

“I’m wanting my children to reclaim that and I’m working on learning it myself,” said Shannon Dufresne, one of the educators of the after-school program.

Though Dufresne, a White Bear Lake resident, does not have native ancestry herself, her husband and children are of Ojibwe heritage, and she said that the culture had appealed to her from an early age.

The after school meetings are open to native students interested in learning more about Native American culture and heritage. Meetings are Thursdays after school from 2:45-4:30 p.m. at the high school in room 544. Students can take the activity bus home. Each week involves an activity or project focused on the past, present and future of Native American history, culture and current events.

Dufresne said that the program was fi rst instituted more than a decade ago, but hadn’t been continued over time. She and a few friends and involved parents revived the program about six years ago, with a special emphasis on reaching kids in the K-6 age group. The K-6 group meets twice a month at Forest View Elementary, and Dufresne expressed excitement that now that it is winter, she can begin to tell stories, which in Ojibwe tradition can only be done after the snowfall.

“We don't tell stories until after there’s a blanket of snow, so that if you mis-tell a story, the animals are asleep and can’t tell the spirits,” she said.

The education program is part of the World's Best Workforce, a Minnesota bill passed in 2013 “to ensure every school district in the state is making strides to increase student performance,” according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

“It's an initiative in schools to help with education gap with different ethnic groups,” Dufresne said, “challenging school districts to make goals, and looking at performance as well as graduat-

ing people from school. The newest part is that there's a bigger focus on closing the achievement gap. I think the Indian Education Program plays a role in that achievement piece; we're there supporting the kids in understanding their culture.”

Dufresne estimated that the school's Native American population is around 1 percent of the student body, but not everyone who has American Indian heritage identifies themselves as native.

“If you came into the classroom and looked at the faces of these children, you might be able to guess that one or two of them are natives,” Dufresne said. “It might be hard to see, so (teachers) don't necessarily know who’s native in their classrooms or not.”

“Kids at the high school need Indian 101 because they really don’t have a clue about their bloodlines, traditions and cultures because it’s lost.”

Shannon Dufresne American Indian Educator Dufresne's approach is to let the students determine their areas of interest, and to act as a resource for their projects, conversations and goals.

“What I’m really wanting to do is to help them develop what they want, so I'm putting into their hands as much as they can,” she said. “I just interject and ask questions and talk about culture and what's happening in the future.

One of the major pieces is to talk about life after school — getting kids a good solid education and helping them transition or have a vision for what they will do after school. Also we talk about what they're doing in their day now, what's hard about being in school, what's easy. We did a lot of talking about Standing Rock. When I look at what we can do as an after-school program, I see myself as helping it be a character-building program.”

The program is complemented by the efforts of Mike Huerth, who serves as the American Indian Education Consultant for the Forest Lake and White Bear Lake School Districts.

“We give him feedback, so he's checking in with the 7-12 students and pays attention to their academic growth,” Dufresne said. “One thing that Mike Huerth has found out is that kids at the

high school need Indian 101 because they really don't have a clue about their bloodlines, traditions and cultures because it's lost.”

Dufresne said she hopes to see attendance numbers increase as the word gets about the program.

“In K-6 we have 12 children who come regularly, and in 7-12 we've got about eight kids coming regularly,” she said. “Hopefully that will continue to grow. I think the other piece we have is that sometimes parents don't want their kids to be involved. We're trying to fi gure out how to break down those barriers. Some of it is the history of not being able to trust the systems, not wanting to be seen as different. It could be barriers with transportation, or misunderstanding that there's no cost. We're really focused on, how can we support people in trusting that the program is really about character development and helping kids believe in the themselves.”

The group is primarily for those with American Indian heritage only, but Dufresne said there could be exceptions.

“Anybody who's really truly interested in learning about native ways are welcome, and at the same time we want to make sure native students are coming fi rst,” she said. “We don't want them want to be in another situation where their voice is being overpowered. Part of our role in the district is to bring awareness to fact that natives are in the area and integrated in the community.”

Dufresne said she also has another ultimate goal for the group: “A dream that I have is that I would love for the Indian Education Program to be able to get a (high school activity) letter as a result,” she said. “I've drafted up a framework, but haven't brought it out yet because I want them involved with process. We want to take it into a place of social service, bring it back around to the community and keep that circle going.”

Students who are involved in the program will make an appearance at the annual Festival of Cultures, which usually takes place in March or April. Last year, the group had planned a native song and dance performance at the Lake Fest festivities, but the event was canceled due to inclement weather. Dufresne hopes that this year the festival will have better luck and that more members of the community will participate in the learning process.

Comprehensive plan update prompts open house series After a 20-year decline in population, forecasts indicate that the city of White Bear Lake will add 2,000 residents by 2040. Suburban sprawl is expected to slow as millennials choose to live in more urban areas.

The same projections show the number of households in the city increasing by 1,750 (by 2040); however, household size is expected to continue to drop, from four people

per household in 1970 to 2.2 in 2040.

Finally, employment is expected to rise at a slow and steady rate of about 410 jobs per decade.

How should the city plan for these changes over the next 20 years? That is the principal question behind a series of open-house-style public meetings that will be held between January and April of 2017. The city is in the initial stages of updating its

Comprehensive Plan, which is a 20year vision for growth and redevelopment, and wants input from both residents and businesses.

The fi rst in the series of openhouse-style meetings is 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 in the Public Safety Training Room at 4700 Miller Ave. The topic will be transportation.

Future dates and topics include: • Feb. 16: Land use

• March 16: Housing & parks • April 20: Economic competitiveness & resiliency All are welcome. Alternatively, thoughts and ideas may also be submitted electronically to compplan@ whitebearlake.org From press release

Mini storage proposal fails first step

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — More mini-storage units will be going in at the corner of Highway 61 and Leibel Street if a company called PRC-WBMS LLC has its way with an ordinance change.

Township Planner Tom Riedesel said the Edina company closed on property bordering Lake Animal Hospital and Benson Airport last month and is requesting a zoning amendment.

One of the parcels already has two mini-storage buildings previously owned by White Bear Lake resident Ford Nicholson, and is zoned light industrial. The new owner wants to expand both to the east and west, developing the corner lot on Hwy. 61 once occupied by White Bear Machine and later used for sailboat storage. That piece is

zoned for B-2 or general business use. A bank now owns the property, which has been on the market for years.

According to Riedesel, the developer plans to build seven more self-storage units on the 4.5 acres, including a climate-controlled building fronting the highway. Three buildings currently on that corner would be demolished.

The Planning Commission recommended denial of the zoning amendment, noting the change would set a precedence for B-2 zoning. Changing part of the property to light industrial would also result in the animal hospital being spot zoned.

Other comments, according to meeting minutes, included concern about aesthetics since the proposal is not considered compatible with the neighborhood and existing zoning, the negative impact on the vet clinic, which shares a driveway with the property, removal of too many trees, and the

location being near the entrance to the township.

It was also stated that the development "would do little for the township now and in the future."

In addition to the zoning amendment, the company is requesting vacation of a drainage and utility easement, a wetland permit to allow fi ll and a conditional use permit to allow self-storage in the B-2 zoning district.

As for the nearby airport, the safety zone does not encroach onto the self-storage property. Staff did ask the developer to stake the corner of the property so an on-site inspection can confi rm any impacts proposed landscaping may have on the airport.

A public hearing before the Town Board is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.

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Many years ago Marie (not her real name) arrived in my office somewhat burned out, tired, mildly depressed and looking for help. Her story unfolded as one of absolute selfless generosity, of giving her time and energy to her husband, her children, her church, her kid’s school, various local charity groups and her extended family. She was the one everyone turned to whenever a selfless soul was needed and she, following an imperative deeply ingrained from Childhood, always responded with an enthusiastic YES! The subtext of her story was that saying no or expressing any hesitation was selfish and unkind.

Marie’s story is a common one: somewhere along the line, in her generosity, she lost herself. She became a shell of herself. It was her six-year-old grandchild who, with a hand on Marie’s face, said to her, “Grandma, you look so tired. Who wore your happy out?” That was what prompted Marie to come to CenterLife Counseling for help.

Each New Year we make resolutions. These are commitments to change. In Marie’s case some simple changes recommended to her by her therapist gave her permission to regulate her generous spirit and gain back her energy. She moved out of depression, and she gave herself permission to care for herself as much as she cared for others. She is today as generous as ever as well as have an ability to draw reasonable boundaries so that she can enjoy being that generous and give to herself the same care she offers others. That was, in fact, her resolution for that New Year.

There are some common sense guidelines that help us get from New Years resolutions to actually making change to balance our minds and center our lives. + Name a change that matters to you. (If it does

not matter, you won’t do it) + Choose small steps and focus on progress, not perfection. (Saves a lot of frustration) + Tell somebody important to you about your steps forward. (Accountability is a beautiful thing!) + Celebrate each of your small wins (The daily, small victories are how real progress is counted) + Look for an accompanist to you solo (A friend or a professional such as a therapist) We see a lot of Maries at CenterLife Counseling.

They make New Years resolutions all year long!

These are people whose lives have somehow become unbalanced and who just need a nudge and some simple tools to get back to being who they really want to be. They decide to get their “happy” back and to center their lives on what is really important to them. They show the courage we all wish we had to risk gaining new perspective on life.

They are savvy enough to know that gainful insight and making change with a little help is much more successful than trying to do it alone.

New year brings lots of resolutions. What rebalancing or re-centering do you need to do as 2017 begins? Perhaps you focus is on your work situation, on a relationship that matters to you, on your health or even just your satisfaction with life in general.

Whatever change you want to make for 2017, the only thing that matters is three things: take one small first step, keep turning up to take that step every day, and whatever you choose to do, don’t do it alone. There is an abundance of research that tells us that making change alone is the hardest and least successful path to choose. Choose a companion and welcome your fellow traveler. Come on in to CenterLife Counseling to Center your Mind, Balance your Life.

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