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Flying in for a splashdown Above: White Bear Lake Fire Department Captain Ron Hawkins leaps above the hole in the ice before hitting the frigid water during the annual Polar Plunge benefit for the Special Olympics Saturday, Jan. 28 on White Bear Lake. At right: A member of the Hipp Chix team makes a splash before quickly scrambling out of the lake. According to the plungemn.org website, more than 1,000 participants raised $190,421 during the benefit event presented by law enforcement. Top individual fund raiser was Chad Sauer and top corporation was Polaris. Find more photos online in the gallery at presspubs.com.

WHITE BEAR LAKE — After reviewing the thick stack of emails and letters, both pro and con, the Park Advisory Commission will recommend closure of the popular dog beach at the Feb. 28 City Council meeting. The vote to close the park on White Bear Lake was unanimous at the commission's Jan. 19 meeting. Commission Chairman Bill Ganzlin said the written feedback was significant after neighbors and park users were invited to voice their concerns. Park members read them all, plus made several site visits to the dog park last summer to see the area for themselves. "We looked at the main use of Matoska Park and it became apparent that the size of the space initially set up for the exercise area was too small," Ganzlin said. "The first priority given the small amount of shoreline is marina use and, secondly, the swimming area. We voted to recommend to the council the dog exercise area be discontinued." That said, Ganzlin added that the commission is supportive of areas to exercise dogs. "We have several areas available to both residents and nonresidents that offer plenty of space for dogs to swim and SEE DOG BEACH, PAGE 9A

Treatment program pulls out addiction by its roots BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

MINNEAPOLIS — Jessica Sampair, 31, a White Bear Lake native, was on her way to pick up drugs from a Mexican cartel when her life took a turn for the better. It all started in the back of a cop car. “I was going to go pick up a lot of drugs from the Mexicans and on my way, I got pulled over and they found a dirty pipe I didn't know was there,” Sampair remembered. While awaiting sentencing in Washington County jail, Sampair mentally prepared herself to go back to prison. She had recently spent over three years in prison and had made progress to get her life on track, even completing a dental technician degree.

But one month before she got out, her mom died. “I was so hopeful … and then my mom gets cancer and dies,” she said. An aunt in White Bear Lake took her in for several months, but Sampair soon found herself back on drugs. Sampair's drug addiction started when her father died by suicide when she was a tween growing up by Yost Park in White Bear Lake. Her mom started drinking to deal with the grief. “By 12, I was smoking weed all around White Bear Lake,” Sampair remembered. When she was 13, an uncle shot meth into her arm. “I got kicked out of high school — South Campus — in 11th grade because I was just out of control,” she SEE DRUG TREATMENT, PAGE 8A

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Jessica Sampair, 31, a White Bear Lake native, has found a new life through Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s drug and alcohol treatment program.

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Former mayor in intensive care Former White Bear Lake Mayor Paul Auger was hospitalized Jan. 17 after contracting Guillain-Barre syndrome. Auger, 62, and his daughter Alli Reynolds run Auger's Garage, the oldest family owned and operated business in White Bear Lake. She purchased the business from her dad in 2011 but he is still head mechanic. According to his Caring Bridge site, Auger woke in the middle of the night and couldn't breathe or move

his arms. He was taken by ambulance to St. John's Hospital, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit and heavily sedated. Auger's daughter Alli wrote that he was paralyzed from the neck down and had a tracheotomy and ventilator to help him breathe. A later entry Jan. 24 indicated Auger was stable and speaking and his pain was under control. The family met with his medical team and is looking at long-term acute care facilities to assist in his recovery. There is no timeline; there is no medicine or treatment that can fix the neurologic damage, she said. The syndrome has affected every nerve in his body. Risk of infection with all the lines going into him is the team's main concern. There are small encouraging signs, according to the journal entry. He is using his diaphragm to breathe and he has been weaned off the heavy narcotics.

A later update had a more somber tone. An entry called "Set back" described Auger as completely paralyzed and unable to communicate. Alli wrote that "dad spiked a fever again so there is concern with possible infection. He is now 100 percent dependent on the ventilator." The day-by-day struggles with the syndrome show good days and bad. "Your continued prayers, kind words, generosity and messages are very touching and keep us going," wrote daughter Alli. "Dad will be amazed to see what a wonderful community we have!" Her updates are posted on Auger's Caring Bridge site at www.caringbridge.org. She always ends with #prayingforpa. Debra Neutkens

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ST. PAUL — The Women's March held in St. Paul on Jan. 21 was a historic election protest. The march was one of hundreds across the nation, held in solidarity with a march on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The march was organized shortly after the 2016 election, as an oppositional response to rhetoric used during the campaign, which march organizers perceived as negative, insulting and threatening. There were about 100,000 in attendance at the St. Paul March. Among the marchers was Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, who represents District 42B, including Vadnais Heights. Becker-Finn said she marched for women's rights. “It was inspiring to see so many people standing up for our shared values and the future we want for our country,” she stated. “Three generations of my family participated in the march, as I was able to attend with my daughter and my mom.” Among a slew of notable speakers at the Women's March rally in St. Paul Jan. 21 was Scandia resident, educator and world explorer Ann Bancroft. Bancroft, who was the first woman to venture to the North Pole with a dogsled expedition team in 1986, originally planned to attend the march in Washington, D.C., but soon changed her mind.

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love journalism. But what exactly is journalism? Today, the essence of journalism is being questioned, refined, redefined. I believe the essence of journalism is deeper than what is seen on the surface. I invite you to come along with me as I dissect my profession, particularly the “social issues” beat if you will. From my perspective as a journalist, the world is amazing. It’s fi lled with great tragedy and great triumphs. As a journalist, my job is to help people see the significance of the stories in their lives. I often hear news consumers complain about there being too Story much “bad news.” Do you ever wonder how journalists handle Chaser being up close to all that “bad Sara Marie Moore news?” The reason is because we have seen enough bad to know there is a silver lining to every cloud. Through tragedy comes triumph. If you listen or read closely, “good news” is often beauty in the midst of brokenness. Our world is a place where brokenness can lead to healing, hope comes to the downtrodden when least expected and joy comes to those who pursue peace. At least that’s how I see the world. I don’t think most journalists want “bad news.” But, at least for me, I want to tell people about tragedy because I care about it. I want other people to know what is happening so they can care, too. What if your response to bad news was, ‘What can I do to help?’ instead of ‘Why does the media report bad news?’ We report it because we care – We care about crime affecting the lives of innocent people, we care about people who die in accidents, we care about people being blown up in Syria, we care about people who feel overrun and overlooked. We care, we care, we care, we care. And we want the world to care. That’s why we spend hours researching and typing away in the dark night even though we could have gone into higher-paid professions. That’s why we broadcast it, print it off on rolls and rolls of paper and deliver it to your doorstep. Press Publications’ top read stories online are often related to tragedy even though, as a community newspaper, the percentage of “bad news” we report is much smaller than bigger media outlets. I take that as a community caring about its neighbors. To me, journalism is a profession that calls the world to care about what otherwise may be overlooked. I never considered journalism as a profession when I was younger – I wasn’t interested in being on TV pushing a microphone in someone’s face with a brazen question. I still am not. As a writer, I discovered there is so much more to journalism. What I didn’t realize until I sat in the journalist’s seat is that the essence of journalism is not sensationalism nor pushiness nor a particular agenda – It is caring about the world and calling the world to care about its neighbors. It is calling a community to come together. I believe this is the intent of most traditional journalists who have been trained in the ethics of reporting. It is certainly my intent. This isn’t heaven, and until I get there, I’ll be reporting live from earth in all the mess. Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview and Vadnais Heights Press. She can be reached at 651407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com and shoreviewnews@presspubs.com. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER

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ne great thing about schools is that there is always a chance to look to the past and look to the future at the same time. We just finished the fi rst semester which is the halfway point of the year. Students and teachers can look back and see just how far they’ve come. Students might be saying, “When school started I didn’t know how to but now Movers & multiply, I do.” Likewise, students may be Shakers looking forward to learning even Mark Larson more. Maybe they’re saying, “Now that I can multiply, I can’t wait for algebra.” Teachers, too, can see the growth and development of their students. The hard work of curriculum development and delivery, taking the time to get to know the students to help with individualizing instruction, and just dealing with unique student needs is a difficult task. So at this halfway point, teachers may look back and marvel at the successes their students have had and pre-

pare for new challenges. The semester change coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While school wasn’t in session, remembrance of MLK Day brought into focus the importance of remembering our past while we work to move forward. Recognizing where we’ve been and where we’re heading is essential to progress--and a top priority for Mahtomedi Public Schools. Some interesting facts about the MLK holiday were explained by Jelani Cobb in The New Yorker. It was interesting to note that it wasn’t until 1999 that all states recognized it as a national holiday. And that Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi also celebrate the birth of Robert E. Lee on the same day. I ﬁ nd it to be a strange juxtaposition that those three states recognize the life of a man who fought for equal rights for all citizens regardless of race, creed, or color and another man who led thousands into military battle to maintain slavery. Our nation’s history of addressing, or not addressing, race issues and equality is difﬁcult and very complicated. In the larger picture of the state and nation, the path forward is contentious and blurry. But bring it to the local level--into a classroom--and it

is crystal clear that we can and must serve all our students in a fair and equitable manner. That is why Mahtomedi Public Schools is committed to being an inclusive community that honors each unique individual, embraces diverse backgrounds, and values all students, families, and staff members. We will offer an equitable and respectful learning community in which all students can learn, thrive, and succeed in a multicultural society. The most important thing for our students is to be able to say, “I belong.” We want them to know they belong in the classroom, whether it is an advanced placement class or not. We want them to know they belong in their grade level with their peers. We want all students to know they are part of what makes Mahtomedi so remarkable. Mahtomedi Public Schools’ past includes a rich tradition of excellence and high achievement. As we move forward we must commit to providing an equitable experience for all students, ensuring everyone knows they belong, regardless of race, creed, or color. Mark Larson, PhD is superintendent of Mahtomedi Public Schools.

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o fat. High carb, low carb. High fat! High protein! Confused yet? In the last several decades, weight loss nutrition recommendations have been a pendulum, swinging from one end of the spectrum to the other. Notice though, that you’ve never heard the recommendation of low protein for weight loss, and that is because protein is essential for many functions in the body (which we now know is true for some fats too, so we are regretting the low-fat crusade of the 1980s and 1990s). Protein is one of the three macronutrients in the food we eat (we call them ‘macro’ because we need these nutrients in larger amounts than the ‘micro’nutrients- vitamins and minerals). The other two macronutrients are fat and carbohydrate. Proteins are needed in our diets for muscle, antibodies, enzymes, and connective tissue, and are a source of calories other than fat and carbohydrate. Protein is found in meat, poultry, ﬁsh, dairy products, beans, nuts, seeds, and grains. Proteins are made up of amino acids, some of which are essential, meaning that our

body can’t make them and we need to get them from food. The recommendations for protein in our diets come from the USDA and haven’t changed for decades. These recommendations were designed to prevent malnutrition, but not necessarily to achieve optimal nutrition. Currently, the recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.8 grams/kg. For the average adult female, Movers and that translates to about grams of protein per Shakers 55 day, and for the averMegan Baumler age adult male, about 70 grams of protein per day. Many people, including scientists claim that the RDA for protein is too low, especially for older adults, and for anybody who is recovering from an injury, pregnant, or bodybuilding. Since the Atkins craze—the high protein, low carbohydrate style of eating that became popular in the

Study after study has shown that low carb/high protein diets are effective for weight loss, since protein doesn’t trigger our bodies to build fat, like carbohydrates do. early 2000s —protein has become more highly sought after for those trying to manage their weight in the obesogenic environment that we live in. Study after study has shown that low carb/high protein diets are effective for weight loss, since protein doesn’t trigger our bodies to build fat, like carbohydrates do. Protein also keeps us full and satisﬁed longer than carbohydrates do, and may help control calorie intake. While it may be hard to sustain a very high protein diet long term, we may end up with a higher protein/lower carb intake than before, and have a bit of an easier time managing weight and avoiding heart disease and diabetes. Carbohydrate cravings may be appeased by including a good amount of healthy fats in the diet as well. It is relatively easy to get the RDA for protein if you eat meat. It is still pretty

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A big thank you to the citizens who attended the Town Hall meeting at Century College on Saturday, Jan. 21. Along with Rep. Peter Fischer, I was happy to discuss a wide variety of issues, including health care, water conservation, roads and bridges, public transit, Real ID, Social Security taxes, bonding projects and higher education programs. Please know that we are available to discuss issues of concern for the people of our district. My email address is sen.chuck.wiger@senate.mn; my office number is 651-296-6820 and my cell phone number is 651-770-0283. Rep. Fischer can be reached at rep.peter. fischer@house.mn or 651-296-5363. The Legislature is in session and now is the time to have your voice heard. Sen. Chuck Wiger District 43

A fundraising event for White Bear Lake-Mahtomedi Young Life is planned 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Jimmy's Event Center at 3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights. The theme is Back to the ’50s for the 58th annual banquet. Dinner will be provided with burgers, hot dogs and root beer floats on the menu. Families are welcome; dress is casual. Swing dance lessons will be provided and there will be time for sharing what has been happening in Young Life in the area during the past year, as well as plans for the future.

Thank you for send off Upon my retirement I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of White Bear Lake and surrounding communities for allowing me to serve as your fire chief over the past 29 years. It truly has been an honor and a privilege to serve with the dedicated and professional members of the White Bear Lake Fire Department since 1974. This group of people who comprise one of the most recognized departments across the state of Minnesota have dedicated their lives to serve their community and stand in a state of readiness around the clock. The residents of the communities they serve can rest assured that these people will be there for them in what could be the worst day of their lives. I would also like to thank everybody for the best wishes, cards and gifts that were presented at the retirement gathering on Jan. 12. It was a fantastic send off. Tim Vadnais White Bear Lake

Proud to march On Saturday, Jan. 21, I was proud to march alongside nearly 100,000 fellow Minnesotans at the Women's March in St. Paul. I don't generally attend protest marches, and this was first time our whole family went to a march. There were large crowds, but I felt safe and respected by fellow marchers who helped us navigate our daughter's stroller over the snow and by the St. Paul police who helped guide people and traffic. I'm grateful to live in a country that allows free speech, and I believe it's patriotic to respectfully exercise our constitutional rights and to hold our political leaders accountable to our values. I marched because I teach my children to treat others with kindness and respect, and some of President Trump's words and actions have been disrespectful and unkind toward women, immigrants, disabled individuals and others. I marched because I tell my kids to not remain silent if they witness bullying behavior, and I need to do the same. And even though I was honestly a bit scared to protest, I also teach my children to be brave, so I marched to demonstrate courage. I saw kindness, respect, and courage in the hearts of many Minnesotans on Saturday. Katy Kozhimannil Vadnais Heights

League of Women Voters area meetings The public is invited to attend any one of four regular February meetings with the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area. The topic for discussion will be the Equal Rights Amendment. The North Oaks unit will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Road, North Oaks. The White Bear Lake unit will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy. 61 N, White Bear Lake. The St. Croix Valley unit meets at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Boutwells Landing (main bldg., Steamboat Lounge), 5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights, and the Mahtomedi unit meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church, 3328 Maple St., Mahtomedi. For questions or directions, please call Joan at 651-493-0686.

Garden grants available for public projects The Mahtomedi Garden Club is once again pleased to offer grants for garden-related projects in public

easy even if you are vegetarian, as long as you eat dairy products. If you don’t eat any animal products, then you have to plan carefully to make sure you are getting enough protein. For those trying to eat more than the RDA, eggs (6 grams of protein per egg), poultry, and Greek yogurt are helpful. If animal-free, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and vegan protein powders will get you to your goal. My recommendations are to aim for 20-30 grams of protein at each of three meals, plus one or two snacks, for a total of 100-120 grams of protein per day. You might be surprised at what happens after eating this way for awhile. Surprised in a good way. Protein for the win! Megan Baumler, PhD, RD, is a dietitian and adjunct professor living in White Bear Lake.

areas of Mahtomedi, Willernie and adjacent communities. Please visit the Mahtomedi Garden Club website mahtomedigardenclub.org for more information and the application form. Application deadline is April 1. The contact for the announcement is Waltraud Lauria, 651-429-9461, or email plauria@ comcast.net.

Tax return assistance for seniors AARP Tax-Aide Services will again be offered at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon starting Feb. 6 and ending Tuesday, April 18. Services are targeted at senior citizens and taxpayers with low to moderate incomes. Bring photo ID for taxpayer and spouse, if applicable, Social Security documentation for each person on a return, well-organized income and expense documentation and your 2015 tax return. First come, first served.

County receives additional funds to ﬁght sex trafficking Washington County will receive a $184,672 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, to continue to fight sex trafficking in the county after the County Board accepted the grant Jan. 24. The grant funds will be added to the current 20162017 sex trafficking investigations and training grant to allow for the creation and funding of three additional positions — project manager, legal assistant and a part-time law clerk — as well as training and equipment for the County Attorney’s Office.

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2017 Minnesota Newspaper Association Awards Press Publications was recognized during the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s annual conference Jan. 25 – 27 with three awards. Staff writer Jackie Bussjaeger received a third place award for “The next steps: Wildlife Science Center begins effort to move from DNR land” in the news photo category. Press Publications photographer Paul Dols received ﬁrst place awards for “Over the rolling hills” in the feature photo category and “White Bear Lake Polar Plunge” in the best use of video category.

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New Ramsey County chief deputy appointed Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier appointed Undersheriff Julie Rudie to chief deputy last week. Julie Rudie has been a member of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office since 2011. She had been serving as undersheriff of the administration division. In addition, Chief Deputy Rudie has been responsible for implementing character-based hiring for the sheriff’s office since 2011. As Chief Deputy, Rudie will supervise day-to-day operations of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office providing managerial and administrative direction. In 1990, Rudie began her law enforcement career with Saint Paul Police Department. Her assignments included youth services as a D.A.R.E. instructor. Rudie was then promoted and served as a sergeant for twelve years. She supervised many different units, including the School Resource Officers (SRO) program. She also supervised training, internal affairs investi-

gations and background investigations. Rudie has a bachelor's degree in criminology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and law enforcement certification from Hibbing Area Vocational Technical College. She is also a 2009 graduate of the 280th session of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, School of Police Staff and Command. Rudie is a tribal member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Her husband, Jay, is a sergeant with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Together, they have five children and eight grandchildren. With over 400 members, 200 volunteers, and an annual operating budget of approximately $56 million, the sheriff’s office provides state mandated services to an urban community of over 500,000 residents. From press release

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

VADNAIS HEIGHTS • A stray yellow Lab with the attention-getting name of “Dr. Doom” got the attention of a homeowner on Lily Pond Lane Jan. 17. The Lab bit the homeowner as he was attempting to attach a leash to the dog. Dr. Doom’s owner on County Road F was cited for “loose dog” and “dog bite.” Dr. Doom was quarantined at Hillcrest Animal Hospital for the appropriate period. • A package containing an iPhone was delivered Jan. 17 and left in front of an apartment building entrance in the 1000 block of County Road D. A thief picked it up. • Drivers with issues collided the morning of Jan. 18 at Hwy. 96 and Hodgson Road. A 33-year-old Shoreview man with a canceled driver’s license ran a red light and hit a vehicle driven by a pregnant 31-year-old St. Paul woman. The man was cited for the stoplight and the license violations. The woman faces pending charges of driving after license revocation and gross-misdemeanor no insurance. Both vehicles were impounded. • A prowler broke a pickup truck window overnight Jan. 18 in the 600 block of Monn Avenue, making off with a backpack containing two iPhones and the 46-year-old local truck owner’s military deployment records. • A pair of Beat headphones, two

logs of Copenhagen chewing tobacco and some loose change went missing overnight Jan. 18 from a vehicle left unlocked in the 100 block of Primrose Court. • From the “They’ll steal anything” department — comes a report of a gym bag containing a girl’s White Bear Lake volleyball jersey, kneepads, shoes and an ankle brace, total value estimated at $230, stolen after a window was smashed in a vehicle parked Jan. 19 on Witt Court. • A windshield was smashed and a Tenpoint Turbo crossbow valued at $1,000 was stolen overnight Jan. 19 from a vehicle parked at the rear of a residence in the 3200 block of Monterey Avenue. Pawnshops have been informed. • A driver fi lled his tank Jan. 19 at a station in the 1000 block of County Road E, skipped the part where you pay for it, and drove off. The loss was $23.98. • An employee at a restaurant in the 1000 block of County Road E deposited several of his bi-weekly payroll checks electronically, printed them out, then cashed the checks, doubling his compensation. Deputies are looking for the 19-year-old who left his job Jan. 20. The loss was estimated at about $1,000. • A deputy on Berwood Avenue between calls Jan. 20 thought he’d check on the whereabouts of a 47-year-old Berwood Avenue man wanted on a felony probation violation warrant. Seeing the squad, the suspect, just arriving home,

headed for the woods. He wasn’t there long before he was arrested and on his way to jail. • A 44-year-old woman found asleep at the wheel at Edgerton Street and County Road D at 2 a.m. Jan. 21 was booked into the Ramsey County Jail on a third-degree blood-alcohol test refusal charge. • Employees fi nally called 911 about a car parked for three hours at the gas pumps at a station in the 3400 block of Rice Street on Jan. 22. An unconscious 30-year-old St. Paul man with prior DWI and careless driving convictions was booked into the jail on a second-degree DWI charge. • A man who threatened to bring a bullhorn to an auto dealership in the 3400 block of Hwy. 61 the afternoon of Jan. 23 to protest a policy of no longer allowing him to test drive vehicles was trespassed from the property. The 57-year-old out of White Bear Lake had repeatedly shown up for test drives since 2015, sometimes with alcohol on his breath according to employees, but had never purchased one of the vehicles.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A 41-year-old Portland Avenue man was cited for disorderly conduct and “dogs at large” Jan. 20 for threatening his neighbor who had fi led a complaint. The man had been cited twice last year for animal-related issues. • Would it bother you if you received

a birthday card and later found that it had been stolen? A St. Paul Park woman was arrested the afternoon of Jan. 20 for shoplifting $117 worth of cosmetics and greeting cards at Cub Foods in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive. The 37-year-old was cited and released. • A man checking out at Cub Foods the afternoon of Jan. 20 aroused suspicion when strange noises emanated from his shirt. Asked why, the 74-year-old produced four bottles of Wishbone salad dressing and a container of marjoram, a mild spice related to oregano. The Lino Lakes man was cited for the $26.74 attempted theft and released. • Following a traffic stop for running a stop sign the evening of Jan. 21 on Bald Eagle Boulevard, a 33-year-old White Bear Lake man was jailed on a DWI charge. His work truck was impounded. • Mail from 19 addresses in Ramsey and Washington counties was found on the side of White Bear Parkway on Jan. 22. • A 26-year-old Latta Street man is under investigation for fraud after using his mother’s credit card to make repeated purchases in excess of $1,000 without permission, according to a Jan. 23 police report. • Two packages, one containing picture frames and the other a Ninja blender, total value of $170, delivered to an address on Jonquil Lane Jan. 24 and left on the porch, were picked up by a thief.

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White Bear Lake officers travel to Washington White Bear Lake Officers Nate Hook and Isaac Tuma are members of the Ramsey County Mobile Field Force deployed to assist with security outside the Capitol building during President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The two officers are the ones in blue among the sea of brown uniforms. Officers throughout the nation were called upon to help with security in Washington DC.

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

BIRCHWOOD • Following a dispute with a neighbor, a Birchwood man, 29, was cited at 1:11 a.m. Jan. 17 in the 200 block of Wildwood Avenue for terroristic threats and obstructing police.

DELLWOOD • A Spring Valley woman, 30, was cited at 1:12 a.m. Jan. 19 on Peninsula Road and Dellwood Avenue for driving after revocation.

GRANT • A White Bear Lake man, 27, was arrested Jan. 12 on Manning Avenue and 66th Street on a gross misdemeanor warrant. • Multiple teenagers were issued juvenile citations for underage alcohol consumption at 10:32 p.m. Jan. 13 stemming from a party in the 10300 block of Dellwood Road N. • A Grant man, 58, was arrested on a Dakota County felony narcotics warrant Jan. 14 on McKusick Road N. and Dellwood Road N. • A resident in the 10900 block of 88th Street N. on Jan. 17 reported the neighbor's dogs for killing her chickens, which were valued at $100. No charges have been fi led at this time.

MAHTOMEDI • Two unruly male customers were banned from the Freedom Valu Center on Wild-

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS wood Road Jan. 13, following an argument with employees. • A resident in the 140 block of Edgecumbe Drive reported a mailbox knocked over by a vehicle Jan. 16. • A resident in the 800 block of Wildwood Road on Jan. 17 reported making a credit card payment to a building company website, only to have the party contact him the next day asking for clarification on the credit card. As a result, an unauthorized $400 charge was made to the complainant's credit card account. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 31, was cited Jan. 17 just outside Katherine Abbott Park on Lincolntown Avenue for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone. • A school bus was reported for hitting another vehicle Jan. 18 outside the Mahtomedi Fire Department on Stillwater Road. The bus driver said he didn't report the incident right away because he thought he had gotten a flat tire. • A St. Paul man, 31, was arrested Jan. 18 on Long Lake Road and Lincolntown Avenue on warrants for gross misdemeanor tax evasion and receiving stolen property. The subject was also driving with fraudulent tabs and plates.

PINE SPRINGS • A resident in the 3500 block of Long Lake Road reported tabs stolen off a vehicle's license plate Jan. 12.

WILLERNIE • Hit-and-run to a parked vehicle was reported Jan. 15 in the 400 block of Dartmoor Road. Reported damage was below the state minimum of $1,000 for fi ling an accident report.

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A man, 30, of Vadnais Heights was arrested for driving after revocation in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane at 1:27 a.m. Jan. 20. The officer also located a bag of a controlled substance in the squad car where he had been seated. • A man was reported pulling on doors in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 12:01 p.m. Jan. 20. • A dog was reported found in the 1700 block of Fourth Street at 1:57 p.m. Jan. 21. • A man, 32, of North Branch, was arrested for driving after revocation, no insurance and possession of hypodermic needles in the 4500 block of Centerville Road at 3:32 a.m. Jan. 22. There was also a warrant out for his arrest. He was found slumped over a steering wheel inside a vehicle. • A man, 20, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the area of Highway 61 and I-694 at 3:43 a.m. Jan. 22. His blood alcohol level was 0.14. • A man, 19, of Vadnais Heights was cited for driving without a license in the area of Highway 96 at 11:25 p.m. Jan. 22. A female passenger, 17, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. • A woman was arrested on a theft warrant in the 4500 block of Centerville Road at 4:26 a.m. Jan. 23. • A person was arrested for a felony violation of a protection order in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 9:09 p.m. Jan. 24. • A man was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 3700 block of McKnight Road at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 25. • Theft was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane at 8:51 p.m. Jan. 25. • An ongoing issue of a barking dog was reported in the 2000 block of Fifth Street at 10:11 p.m. Jan. 25. • A resident reported a man he assaulted 12 days ago “flipped him off” outside a store in the 4800 block of Highway 61 at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 26. The man was gone when the officer arrived. • Theft of a wallet was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane at 11:24 a.m. Jan. 26. • Theft of a purse and broken window was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street at 11:38 a.m. Jan. 26.

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DRUG TREATMENT: ‘I think this program honestly is saving my life’ kicked out by the landlord and moved into his dope dealer's house. “It has all been downhill from there,” he said. “From jail, I came straight to here. I knew I needed to do the longterm program.”

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said. She was transferred to the Area Learning Center but never went. “I just started cooking drugs and hanging out with crazy people,” she remembered. Illegal drug use led to other crimes — theft, burglary, assault — and she eventually ended up in prison after a robbery in Finlayson. After she had been out for several months, she ran into a former drug dealer and started back into drugs full swing until she was picked up for the pipe on the way to meet with the cartel. While awaiting her sentencing, a speaker from Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge (MnTC), a faith-based drug and alcohol treatment recovery program, visited the jail. “I have never gone to treatment in my life,” she said. “I just was in and out of jail. I didn't think about treatment. Meth takes you over.” So she wrote a letter to the judge overseeing her case, requesting to go to MnTC. “This judge has known me since I have been 19 years old and he has seen the crazy trouble I have caused,” she said. “I went to court and I read it to him and he is like, ‘You know, Jessica, I will release you to Teen Challenge because I know it is an amazing program and I have heard so many good things about this program, but I don't think you are going to make it.’” Sampair went to Teen Challenge anyway. “I have 13 felonies,” she remarked in a conference room at a treatment center on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. “There is no reason I should be in this program. I should be in prison for a long time.” But Sampair said the program has changed her life over the last 10 months. “I started to feel love from these people here that I have never really felt from anybody,” she said. She also grew in her faith and started a “relationship with Jesus,” she said. A few months after she started at MnTC, she went to court for her sentencing. “The prosecutor came up to me and said, ‘I just want you to know that you look amazing; I don’t know what it is, but I see something completely different in your eyes,’” Sampair said. The judge “sentenced” her to Teen Challenge and she will be on parole for 10 years if she completes the program. “The judge said, ‘Jessica, I have faith in you; you can do this,’” Sampair remembered. And after her court date, her boyfriend asked her to marry him. “I think this program honestly is saving my life and I think it is giving me something that I have never had before — just hope for like a better future,” Sampair said. She plans to complete the program in March. “I can really have an amazing future if I really just keep on this track,” Sampair noted.

Dealing with ‘root causes’ of drug abuse MnTC offers short-term outpatient and residential chemical treatment and longterm residential treatment, said Mary Brown, vice president of

Tackling the drug addiction challenge

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There were 54,311 drug and alcohol treatment admissions in Minnesota in 2014 for various types of treatment, from long-term residential to hospital inpatient treatment. There are 398 programs licensed to treat substance use disorders in the state.

Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services 2016 Legislative drug and alcohol abuse report.

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Of the 54,311 drugs and alcohol treatment admissions in Minnesota in 2014, the primary substances that were abused by those admitted were alcohol, marijuana and methamphetamine.

Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services 2016 Legislative drug and alcohol abuse report. marketing. Short-term treatment ranges from seven to 90 days. Long-term treatment is about 12 months. It also offers transitional programs and aftercare, Brown added. “It is not just average treatment and then you get sober and then you leave,” Brown said. “We want to make sure people have strong support systems as they are transitioning out of our program.” During the treatment, licensed counselors work with clients on an individual basis to address life skills and mental health. Throughout the course of a typical 12-month program, clients will choose about 30 life skills to work on — things like conflict resolution or dealing with grief and loss. “It is not just about getting sobriety but it is also dealing with root causes — depression, anxiety, a lot of things like that,” Brown explained. “It is not a cookie-cutter approach.”

Back for long-term treatment Darren Postal, 26, who grew up in Vadnais Heights, is back at Teen Challenge after eight years. He went through a short-term treatment program for two months when he was 18, but got back into drugs. He was in jail in Pine County when a Teen Challenge outreach worker came to visit. He recognized Postal because they had been in treatment together, but the worker had gone on to the long-term program, unlike Postal. “He looked at me and he said, ‘Postal, what are you doing here?’” Now Postal is halfway through the long-term treatment program. “Coming here has really like opened my eyes to why I started using in the first place and why I continue to use — that is the lifestyle I was raised in and how I was shown to deal with my emotions and what people do; that was my role models.”

Postal started using drugs at age 11 when a friend from Vadnais Heights Elementary introduced him to marijuana. When his mom found his pipe, she never said a word to him about it. “That kind of just like paved the path of her letting me smoke weed,” he said. “The next thing I remember is going to like Little League practice and my mom smoking weed with me.” Then he found his dad's meth when he was 13. His family moved a couple times in his youth — first to Forest Lake and then to Pine County, where his drug use got worse because he didn't know anyone. After Postal's first treatment at Teen Challenge, he had ups and downs. He was on an upswing recently until a landlord in Coon Rapids gave him meth. “To pay for my habit, I started selling dope again,” he said. Then he and his fiancée got

MnTC's community outreach team spends time visiting jails to share about the program and also works with probation officers, judges and law enforcement to bring awareness about its treatment program, Brown said. Last year, drug sentencing guidelines were made less severe by the Legislature's Drug Reform Act. “The jails are full,” Brown said. “If you have a drug addiction, is jail the best place for you, or should you have treatment?” Ramsey County Chief Judge John Guthmann said judges tailor sentencing to individuals. Chemical treatment programs are important for judges to have as options when considering sentencing, he said. “There is usually a shortage of programs like Teen Challenge,” he noted. “Intensive programs like Teen Challenge are important as a tool.” Guthmann said sometimes people end up going through multiple treatment programs before reaching a long period of sobriety. “That is why they call it Teen Challenge — the challenge that exists in getting a successful outcome,” Guthmann noted. Teen Challenge, begun by pastor David Wilkerson in New York City in 1960, has now grown to 250 centers in the U.S. and 1,000 total centers globally. It is “the largest faith-based drug and alcohol treatment recovery program in the world,” Brown said. MnTC is in the midst of opening its 11th center in Rochester. There are five centers in the Twin Cities. In 2016, MnTC had about 3,200 people enrolled in its program throughout the state, Brown said. There are about 600 people in the program at any given time. About 70 percent of clients completed the short-term or long-term program they were enrolled in last year. The number of adults who graduated from the longterm program was 137. MnTC also runs a prevention program, “Know the Truth,” that reaches 55,000 middle and high school students across the state. “About 95 percent of adults who have an addiction issue started using before the age of 18, so it is really important that we get to people when they are young,” Brown said. Sampair has visited schools and shared her story — hopeful that teens will get on the right track sooner than she did. For more information, visit www.mntc.org. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews @presspubs.com.

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exercise. Plus, Ramsey County has the Otter Lake Road dog park, so there are alternatives." The city has two other dog parks: Varney Lake Park, 2051 Orchard Lane, and Lakewood Hills Park, 2110 Orchard Lane. Both have lake access to water-loving canines. Commissioners will be on hand at the February council meeting to give their reasoning and take questions from the council. The advisory group makes a recommendation only; the final deci-

sion is up to the council. Although Ganzlin isn't currently a dog owner, the longtime commission member said several on the board do own dogs. "They understand the demand on that space was not adequate to support the increased activity," he noted. "Whatever the council does with this, we want people to know there are other options." The Lake Avenue dog park was approved in 2007. It's located between Sixth and Seventh streets and is accessed by stairs from the Mark Sather Trail.

A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. JUST A REMINDER – WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT – No vehicle may park on any road or street in the Township between the hours of 2 a.m. & 6 a.m. from now until April 1st, or any time after a snowfall of one or more inches, until the road is cleared curb to curb. NEW SEWER & WATER RATES – New sewer & water rates will be re ected on the bill you will be receiving at the end of February or the rst part of March. The goal of the Township’s utility rates is to cover 100% of operating costs & 75% of asset depreciation. In order to achieve this goal, the Township reviews its utility rates annually. As a result of this review, the utility rates will be increased effective with the December, January, February billing cycle. More information on the rate increase is available on the Town’s website at www. whitebeartownship.org or by calling 651.747.2754. DON’T RECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS AT THE CURB – Residents are asked to NOT place plastic bags in the curb-side recycling containers as they get caught in the sorting machines at the processing facility. Several retailers in the area including Cub & Kowalski’s, offer free drop-off for plastic bags. For location info go to PlasticFilmRecycling.org or call 651.633.EASY (3279). RAMSEY COUNTY COMPOST SITES ARE OPEN – Even though winter is upon us, the compost sites are open on weekends, Saturday 9 – 5 & Sunday 11 – 5 through March 26. Regular hours to begin March 27th. Organic waste is also accepted.

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The future of this popular dog beach at Matoska Park on White Bear Lake is in the hands of the City Council. The Park Advisory Commission recommended it close.

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Township fire A house fire in White Bear Township was knocked down fairly quickly Saturday night in the 5900 block of Mallard Pond Drive. The fire was reported around 9:15 p.m. Jan. 28 after a teenage male lit a portable heater and it caught fire in the basement of the home. The juvenile managed to throw the heater in a bathroom and ran outside, closing the front door. That act kept the fire from getting oxygen and probably helped keep it confined to the basement, noted White Bear Lake Public Safety Director Julie Swanson. He alerted his mom who was at a neighbor’s house and she called 911. No one was injured. Mutual aid was called from Hugo, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi and Maplewood. Firefighters from Vadnais Heights and North St. Paul manned the White Bear stations. The fire investigator indicated extensive smoke and fire damage to the basement, but there was no structural damage to the home. No damage estimate was yet available. White Bear firefighters were on the scene about 2.5 hours, Swanson said. Debra Neutkens

CORRECTION White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation (WBLAEF) Development Director Dawn Hanks was incorrectly listed as the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf (WBAEFS) development director in a photo caption in the article, “White Bear Food Shelf opens pantries at 5 local schools” published Jan. 18.

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Enthusiasm is the name of the game for contestants on “The Price is Right.” Amy Bachmeier would know. The White Bear Lake woman is a longtime fan of the show, now in its 45th season and reportedly the longest running game show in television history. She was selected to “come on down” at the episode that aired Jan. 25 in Los Angeles. It was the thrill of a lifetime. Bachmeier and “three crazy friends” got tickets to the show last October. That part was easy, she said. The hard part is getting selected for an interview. “We brought our A game,” Bachmeier said. “The producers are watching the crowd looking for people who are enthusiastic. From the minute we were standing in line outside the studio, we were acting fun; getting the crowd to do the wave, chatting with everyone. If you’re in a group, only one person might get selected. I was among 20 to 30 people called in for a short interview. They ask one question so it’s good to engage in a conversation to show you are energetic.” Bachmeier’s question? “What do you do?” Her answer: “‘I’m a stay-at-home for four kids. I also substitute teach because

why wouldn’t my kids want to see me at school, too?’ So I tried to be funny. I also thanked the producer because The Price is Right is what keeps me on the treadmill for an hour. He said, ‘maybe you’ll win a new treadmill.’” The banter bolstered her confidence that she might be chosen so Bachmeier kept up her antics once in the studio audience. “They are still watching you,” she said. “They want to know if you’re up and dancing and stuff. The energy in there is incredible.” Sure enough, she was the sixth contestant called down. And she won. First she bid on a moveable kitchen island with pots and pans to get off bidder’s row. On stage, Bachmeier played a game to win kitchen appliances, including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave. But the best part was spinning the wheel. “A dream of mine was to spin the wheel. The goal is to spin $1. I spun 45 cents; then 55 cents and won $1,000 cash. My reaction was hysterical; I did a cheerleading jump.” After another spin on the wheel edged out a competitor, Bachmeier made it to Showcase Showdown. This time, she overbid on the merchandise by $314 so

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did not win any more prizes. Still, the White Bear game show fan was happy with her new appliances. “My home is 16 years old with the original appliances. I really needed them,” she said. Was it everything she expected? “Maybe even more,” Bachmeier replied. “The energy made the experience so much fun. Getting called down was a dream come true. I’ll never forget it.” Host Drew Carey was “fantastic,” Bachmeier added. “Even at commercial breaks, he engaged with the audience and was very funny. He’s a people person.” The mother of two Willow Lane Elementary and two Sunrise Middle School students said she apologized to her family if she did anything to embarrass them.

“They just laughed about it and said the way I acted was something I’d do.” Contestants have to wait 10 years before they can get back on stage, Bachmeier noted. Look for her then. “Ten years from now,” she promised, “I’m going to be back on that stage.”

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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

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UPCOMING EVENTS TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

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When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Vadnais Heights Sports Dome, 1490 County Rd. E East Details: Minnesota Blizzard baseball team will buddy up with the Miracle League, a baseball program for children 3-21 with disabilities who want to play baseball. Contact: 763-242-2125 or theblizzardfound ation.org

When: 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on ‘ideas worth spreading’. This month’s program is ‘The Art of Silence’. Free; registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007

When: noon Thursday, Feb. 2 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Bingo follows lunch. Menu includes BBQ Beef riblets. $5; advance registration only in person at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E, by mail or online. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS: REPS & PHIBS

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly drop-in style programs feature a range of nature topics, including up-close visits with live animals. No registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

ART SHANTIES

When: 10 a.m-4 p.m. weekends, Feb. 4-26 Where: White Bear Lake County Park Details: Artist create a ‘village’ of shanties on the frozen lake to showcase art and entertainment. Free and open to the public. Contact: artshanty projects.org

BEAT THE FREEZE BIATHLON

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Run, ski, skate or fat bike a one mile or two mile course on the lake, and shoot at targets with a paintball gun. Non-timed family-friendly event also includes bonﬁre, turkey hot dogs and s’mores on the beach. $30/adults; $12/kids. Contact: 651-426-3619 or triﬁtnesswbl.com/ beatthefreeze

SKI OTTERS

When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4 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 ﬁrst 15 minutes. $8.25/ child; $6 ski rental. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

WINTER FUN WITH THE DNR

When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: A William

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When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 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

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WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

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DETAILS: Dance to the live music of the Wild Cat Combo. $10 at the door; proceeds support the Bear’ly Open fundraiser for the local food shelf.

DETAILS: Annual golf on ice event beneﬁts the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Open to all ages. 18-hole course, hospitality tent, food and entertainment. Ofﬁcial Winter Carnival event.

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Where: Costco, 1431 Beam. Ave., Maplewood Details: Hike the Gateway Trail. 3 mile hike lasts approx. 1 hour. Contact: 651-484-3784

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Sam’s Club, 1850 Buerkle Rd., White Bear Lake Details: All blood types and platelets needed. Call or go online to register. Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

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

‘A GARDEN THROUGH THE SEASONS’

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Arla Carmichiel’s presentation will showcase plants and TRANSPORTATION plant combinations that OPTIONS: EDUCATION will provide beauty and AND FOCUS GROUP When: 1-2 p.m. Wednes- interest through changing seasons. Refreshday, Feb. 8 ments, information and Where: White Bear socializing. Free, but Library, 2150 2nd St. registration required. Details: Seniors can Contact: mahtomedi learn about current gardenclub.org transportation options available in the area, and future plans. Free and CUPID’S SWING open to the public. When: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: 651-653-3121 Friday, Feb. 10 or whitebearsenior Where: Mahtomeprogram.org di District Education Center, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. BINGO Details: First annual When: 1-2:30 p.m. senior dance includes Wednesday, Feb. 8

music by a DJ, refreshments and conversation. Free. Call to register. Contact: 651-407-2018

ﬁre department at 4701 Highway 61 N. Contact: 651-429-8568 or cvoss@whitebearlake. org

SWEETHEART DANCE

When: Friday, Feb. 10, 5:-6:30 p.m. Preschool-2nd grade; 7-8:30 p.m. grades 2-5 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Kids and an adult can dance to music by a DJ, have their picture taken, in front of a backdrop, and enjoy refreshments. $14/child; adults free. Registration required. Contact: community ed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

CPR AED CERTIFIED HEARTSAVER CLASS

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: American Heart Association certiﬁed class covers adult, child and infant CPR as well as airway obstruction and AED use. $50; register by sending payment or stopping by the

NIGHT CLUB CONCERT

When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Cafeteria, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Performances by high school jazz ensembles, alumni jazz band and special guest Kenni Holmen. Dinner catered by Donatelli’s. Tickets $22/adults; $18 seniors and children 12 and under, includes dinner and dance. Dance only $12; $10 with student ID. Contact: 651-775-7207 or whitebear.feepay.com

ST. PIUS X WINTERFEST

When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Where: Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Donatelli’s spaghetti dinner, boutique and live auction of Saturday; games, food, craft boutique, bingo, rafﬂe for a Polaris Ranger on Sunday. Adults $10; Children 10 and under $6.

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WHERE: Withrow Ballroom & Event Center, 12169 Keystone Ave. N., Withrow

snowmobile show sponsored by the Stillwater Snowmobile Club includes food, drinks, cash rafﬂe and trophies. $5 entry fee per sled; free for spectators.

CONTACT: 651-785-4057 or DETAILS: “The Older the Better” Contact: churchof stpiusx.org

OPEN SKATING

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

BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS

When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $5 burgers. Open to the public. Contact: 651-426-4944

‘WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR? WHAT’S NEXT?’

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Where: White Bear District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave. Details: Public is invited to a community forum to hear a report on a district-wide engagement project to gather information, foster discussion and encourage citizen action to create a community that supports seniors. Contact: whitebear. k12.mn.us

Arts MAHTOMEDI SCHOOLS K-12 ART EXHIBITION OPEN HOUSE

When: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Meet the artists and insructors with artwork on display. Exhibit runs through the month of February. Contact: 651-426-2042

A IS FOR ANIMAL: SELECTIONS FROM THE MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART When: Exhibit runs through March 4 during gallery hours (see website) Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long. Ave. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Union Depot, 214 14th St. E, St. Paul Details: Activities for dogs and their owners include Q & A with Katie K9, vendor marketplace with 20+ exhibitors, pet photographer, rescue and adoption organizations, ‘Doga’ class, and canine coronation for the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Free and open to the public. Contact: uniondepot. org/doggiedepot

FAMILY SNOW FUN

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Families with kids ages 2-8 will try out snowshoeing, do a craft and end with a campﬁre. $5/WNC Friends/ SMM members; $7/nonmembers. Registration required. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10

KICK-SLEDDING AND COCOA

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: All ages and families invited for an afternoon of Norwegian kick-sledding, followed by hot cocoa around ‘ALL IN THE TIMING’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, the ﬁreplace. $7/WNC Feb. 3; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Friends/ SMM members; $10/nonmembers. Feb. 4; 2 p.m. Sunday, Contact: 651-433-2427 Feb. 5 ext. 10 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake FOREST LAKE SINGLES Details: Collection When: 6:30 p.m. Saturof 6 short comedies is a day, Feb. 4 light-hearted exploration Where: Blue Heron of language, life, meanGrill, 14725 Victor Hugo ing, and the pitfalls of Blvd., Hugo romance. Tickets $25/ Details: All singles are adult; $23/seniors; $20/ invited to meet others at students. social events held on the

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PAINT THE TOWN RED ADVANCE CARE When: Saturday, PLANNING FOR Feb. 11 MINNESOTA RESIDENTS Where: Downtown

When: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Lakeview Hospital, 927 Churchill St., Stillwater Details: Get tips on end-of-life care, advance care directives, and how to pick a decision-maker. Free; registration required. Contact: 800-429-0383 or healthpartnerslocal care.org

Stillwater Details: Weekend-long specials at Main Street shops, restaurants and attractions; Free carriage rides 4-7 p.m. Contact: discover stillwater.com

VALENTINE’S DAY HOT METAL POUR

When: noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia WINTER STAR WATCH PARTY WITH MIKE Details: Watch expert LYNCH cast metal sculptors melt iron to make art, walk When: 6:30-8 p.m. around the sculpture park Wednesday, Feb. 8 and sit by a bonﬁre. Free, Where: Ice Castles, family-friendly event. Downtown Stillwater Details: Two large teleContact: 651-257-6668 scopes that are among or franconia.org the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota will DOG-SLEDDING be used for close up views When: 1-3 p.m. Saturof the planet Jupiter, star day, Feb. 11 clusters, nebulae, galaxWhere: Warner Nature ies and more. Center, 15375 Norell Ave. Contact: icecastles. N., Marine on St. Croix com Details: Dogsledding experience for all ages with the Samoyed AssociCOMEDY NIGHT ation of Minneapolis/St. FUNDRAISER When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Paul. Free, but register by phone. Feb. 10 Contact: 651-433-2427 Where: Running Aces, ext. 10 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus Details: Beneﬁt for the TASTE OF SHOREVIEW Good Neighbors Food When: 5-8 p.m. ThursShelf. Three professional day, Feb. 16 comedians, including Where: Shoreview headliner Todd Andrews. Community Center Tickets $40; advance Contact: sliceofshore purchase required. Table view.com Details: Food & wine sponsorships also available. tasting fundraiser for Contact: info@hugo the Slice of Shoreview food shelf.org Days. $20 or 2 for $35 in advance; $25 or 2 for $40 EVENING OWL AND at the door. SNOWSHOE HIKE When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Where: Warner Nature Online: www.presspubs. Center, 15375 Norell Ave. com/calendar N., Marine on St. Croix Email: calendar@ Details: Families with presspubs.com children 3+ will explore Call 651-407-1226 with the woods on a snowshoe questions.

Welcome to a Celebration of America’s Wilderness You’re invited to the 28th Annual Banquet & Symposium of MN’s oldest 501(c)3 land trust at Rudy’s in White Bear Lake, MN, Saturday, February 4, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy Rudy’s Grand Buffet, win a prize and enjoy the singing of baritone, Steven Marking, with his presentation of “Our Mighty Mississippi”. $25.00 includes a plate of food, a $10 membership and 5 raffle tickets; $15 for ages 11-17. Minors under 18 may not participate in the raffle. Res. required - call (651) 653-3333 now. A parcel of land of any size providing habitat for wildlife: google Mulry USF&WS 9-30-08 cover.

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LOOKING BACK Week of January 29 – February 4, 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 said that telephone companies are having considerable trouble with the buffalo nickels. The rim on that particular coin is wide and when it becomes battered it sticks in the slot when put in a pay station machine…. 1942 The marriage of Miss Ruth Zink and Mr. John Edward Zerwas of St. Paul, took place at 10:30 o’clock Saturday morning, January 24, at the home of Judge and Mrs. Frederick Peel at Bald Eagle. The Judge performed the marriage and Miss Lois Zerwas and Mr. Hugo Henke of St. Paul were the witnesses… 1967 Keeping pace with the growth of the White Bear Lake area, “A New Concept in Car Washing” is under construction at Hoffman’s Corners at County Road E and Highway 61, in Gem Lake. It is the first one in this area and is expected to open sometime next week. Automatic equipment will be used throughout the car wash, with brushes on the line that will cover the entire surface of the car. One of the main features is the reclamation system of the water. The dirt and detergent will be filtered out of the water at the rate of 100 gallons per minute... 1992 It won’t be the Grand Day parade that Chris Rust, 17 year old junior at Mahto-

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White Bear has had several ice palaces in town over the years including this one from 1993 just south of Cup and Cone on the west side of Hwy 61.

medi High School will remember from this year’s Winter Carnival celebration. It will be that he became an Eagle Scout in the shadow of the Ice Palace his father, Bill Rust of Rust Architects designed…. 2007 Eight Year old Emma Malchow came downstairs to see what was for dinner last week just in time to save her mother from choking. John and Mary Malchow are crediting their daughter with saving Mary’s life after a scary snack encounter. Mary was making dinner for her family when she tossed a grape into her mouth. The extra-large grape

flew straight into her windpipe and got stuck. Unable to breath, she tried to give herself the Heimlich maneuver with a chair. When that did not work she tried to dial 911 but couldn’t speak. Fortunately, at that time, Emma came downstairs and ran over to her mother. She realized what was going on and stayed calm. Emma picked up the phone and told the operator her mother was choking. She then pounded Mary hard on the back three times and out came the grape… Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Scrapbooking Crop, Saturday, April

8th 10am-10pm White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street 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.

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1. White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson presented Rick Nelson a bear statue Jan. 24 in appreciation of his service on the Park Advisory Commission. He moved out of the city so is no longer eligible to serve on the commission. — Debra Neutkens 2. White Bear Lake Lion Bob Lundberg and Lion Doug Shepard picked up thesauruses delivered to Otter Lake School with help from fifth grader Logan Lundberg (no relation). The books will be delivered to every fifth grade student in public and private school in the White Bear Lake Area School District. The Lions have been

delivering dictionaries to third graders since 2001 and thesauruses to fifth graders since 2004. — Submitted 3. With temperatures in the mid-30s, Jayden Ngimukua enjoys time out on the early childhood playground Jan. 17 at Wildwood Elementary. The Mahtomedi area preschooler pushed snow around with the tractor, and climbed up and down the snow hill. — Cathy Wyland 4. Kite surfers share the frozen surface of Bald Eagle Lake with iceboats and fishermen Saturday, Jan. 28. — Roxanne Townshend

5. Scott Olson with Newtrax Transportation leads a transportation options discussion with seniors Jan. 24 at the Vadnais Heights City Hall. Tara Jebens-Singh, director of the White Bear senior program, is to the left. — Submitted 6. An SUV went up in flames Jan. 28, 45 minutes after the owner arrived at the White Bear Bar for a pool tournament. The Fire Department speculated that it started from a smoldering cigarette in the ash tray. — Submitted

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Things looking up: Bear cagers scrape together two victories BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

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Sophomore center Jeremy Beckler goes up for two of his 14 points against Stillwater.

Coach Keith Lockwood said all 19 kids in his charge have remained “very positive, working hard, and supporting each other on and off the court” during a tough season. The Bears’ only other win was

59-56 over Bloomington Jefferson in their eighth game, and 12 of the 13 losses have been by double digit margins. But they looked sharp last week. “The players have done a great job

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Bear wrestler Muedeking gets 100th win Bear girl skaters top Woodbury, Stillwater White Bear Lake girls hockey (14-9) tripped Woodbury 4-0 and Stillwater 3-1. The Bears, ranked No. 17 by Let’s Play Hockey, posted their eighth shutout, permitting only seven shots by the Royals (2-18), while Ashley Healy had two goals and Avery Snyder and

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White Bear Lake wrestling has an 11-6 dual meet record that included a seven-match win streak. Matt Muedeking, senior 145-pounder, notched his 100th career win against Mounds View on Jan. 19. Last week, the Bears beat Hibbing 37-33 and lost to Forest Lake 36-27.

White Bear Lake girls basketball (12-7), ranked 13th by Minnesota Basketball News, fended off Park of Cottage Grove 47-43 and Stillwater 54-49. Jordan Ferrand scored 10 points and Adri Perron nine in their typically-balanced attack against Park (6-12), which got 16 from Delay Young. Alexa Molin netted 16 and Ferrand 11 against the Ponies, with nine players scoring. Sara Scalia led Stillwater (8-10) with 15.

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White Bear Lake boys hockey (10-5-3) played well in a winless week. Chase Hamstad scored with nine seconds left to salvage a 2-2 tie with Mounds View (9-7-1). Max Jennrich scored in the first period. Each team managed only 18 shots on goal. The Bears, ranked No. 14 by Let’s Play Hockey, lost to Cre-

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They didn’t look much like a 1-13 team last week, or like players who let some losses get them down. White Bears Lake boys basketball found a groove and tripled their win total beating Park of Cottage Grove 67-49 on Tuesday and Stillwater 6557 on Friday. “It was nice. We’ve been working hard all year, and we deserved to win a couple in a row,” said senior guard Jeff Dannenberg, who averages 6.6 points but had 19 against Park. “We had really good team defense, and rebounded pretty well. We have a lot of younger guys and they stepped up, controlling the ball and making some clutch free shots,” he added. Blake Charles, a junior forward who also plays tight end in football, was on the losing end in 22 of 23 games his senior year before last week, but kept his spirits up. “It was great to win a couple, but, wins and losses don’t really matter that much,” said Charles, who had 12 points, six rebounds and three assists against Stillwater. “The main thing is being able to play a sport with your friends. We were 0-and-9 in football, too, and I always loved to play.”

in working hard consistently, and raising our intensity level, fi rst in practice and then in games,” assessed Lockwood. Sophomore guard Sam Schwartz led with 21 points against Park. Dannenberg was 3-for-3 on three-pointers as he tripled his season average with 19 points. Charlie Gorres scored 16 for Park (5-8). The Bears built a 51-37 lead against Stillwater with full-court pressure rattling Stillwater. The Ponies regrouped and stormed back within 59-57, but had to foul the Bears, and in the fi nal 40 seconds, Schwartz was 4-for-4 at the line and Mathias Beck and Jeremy Beckler each 2-for-3, putting it away. Three sophomores supplied 41 points as Austin Schochet and Beckler netted 14 each and Schwartz 13, along with six rebounds and three assists. Manny Jingco netted 15 points and Evan Parker 14 for the Ponies (3-14). There’s only three seniors on the squad with juniors and sophomores getting the bulk of the playing time. Scoring leaders are Schwartz (10.6 points per game), Charles (10.4) and Beckler (9.2). “I think there’s a lot of positives for the next couple years,” said Charles, “and even this year we are starting to pull together.”

Matt Muedeking, White Bear Lake senior wrestler, posted his 100th victory, a decision against Mounds View, on Jan. 19. One of the leaders of an 11-6 team, Muedeking is 13-2 this year at 145 pounds, and has 102 wins his six-year career. Muedeking was also a wide receiver on the football team.

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Zephyr grapplers finish week 7 - 0 Hard work pays off. The up and coming Zephyr wrestling team reinforced this belief last week. In the course of fourp days, the grapplers had seven dual meets and earned seven victories. In the St Paul Johnson Quad, the dual meet scores were Mahtomedi 62 - St Paul Johnson 6, Mahtomedi 66 - St Paul Harding 9 and Mahtomedi 74 - Edina 6. On Thursday, the Zephyrs defeated North Saint Paul 58 - 20 in a metro east conference dual. Finally, on Saturday, the Zephyrs traveled to St Croix Lutheran for a Quad and defeated Cooper 76 6, St Croix Lutheran 66 - 18, and St Paul Highland Park 70 - 12.

Several Zephyrs went undefeated during this stretch. Evan Lawrence, Ben Nelson, Nate Kujawa, Jake Fitzpatrick, Hunter Wilsey, Reid Lawrence, and TJ Tumbleson each went 7 - 0. Thomas Firminger had six victories and Zach Kelsey and Collin Grandstrand each picked up five wins. The hard work and preparation continues this week for the Zephyrs. They will compete in seven more dual meets before the weekend finishes. If you would like to see the Zephyrs in action, they host Henry Sibley Wednesday night Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

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Early numbers come in for reviving Sports Center BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — As an aging ice rink nears the end of its life cycle, engineers are working to estimate the cost to resuscitate the facility. The quarter-century-old White Bear Sports Center hasn’t flat lined, but city officials have expressed time and again that it is on borrowed time. Ice-making requires R-22 refrigerant, which is being phased out for environmental reasons, and the building needs costly repairs like a new roof. The White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association stepped in to fund a $9,800 engineering study to determine just how much renovations will cost. Equity concerns regarding funding for capital improvements have been expressed by City Council members who recognize that only 25 percent of Sports Center users are residents. Representatives of the design-build fi rm McKinstry, the company hired by the hockey association, provided an update to City Council Jan. 24. Senior Account Manager Ed Zepeda said their

engineers went through the facility with a “fi netooth comb,” looking at the ice plant, lighting, air quality and the arena structure. “We certainly are looking at an aging system,” he told council. “Our focus is to drive down operational expenses, and create a better environment for athletes and staff using the Sports Center.” Engineers identified 11 “opportunities” in the preliminary study for improvements. Implementing those improvements will cost roughly $3.5 million “roof to floor,” Zepeda said. “We haven’t found anything that will significantly impact that fi gure,” he added. The hockey association also asked McKinstry to conduct a preliminary site evaluation for the entire property to determine if it could support a two-sheet arena. Site surveys, drainage and landscaping studies are underway with the fi nal step soil testing to make certain the ground can support another rink. “There’s a lot of activity going on at the Sports Center,” Zepeda said. “We look forward to presenting a fi nal report with a guaranteed maximum price and timeline in February that will keep the facility viablel another 25 years.” Councilman Bill Walsh asked what happens if a second sheet is added? It would add 30 to 35 percent to run two arenas with a single ice plant, Zepeda replied, adding the size of the site will accommodate two rinks. City Manager Ellen Richter made it clear the

presentation was preliminary and for information only. Other interested parties in the discussion, the school district and Ramsey County, were not present. Richter admitted the timing for the McKinstry report “is a bit odd since we don’t know if we’ll have funding. We are trying to keep working toward a 2018 date because of the status of the refrigeration system. We need to be ready to move if a decision is made to go forward.” When asked by Councilman Kevin Edberg if the city was using the facility to its optimum, Richter replied, “In terms of ice rental, it is maximized because of the demand. The (racquetball and Wallyball) court area is used and appreciated by residents, but it is not a revenue generator. I would want to explore an alternate use for that space.” Said Mayor Jo Emerson after Zepeda’s presentation, “I would say to residents: no decision has been made, so please remain calm while we work through this.” She also thanked the hockey association for its “generous contribution” for the study. “It helps us make an informed decision,” added Emerson. A council work session on the Sports Center is planned April 10. As a side note, there has also been discussion recently regarding renewed interest in a basketball facility on the city’s property adjacent to the Sports Center. That idea is not new; the council approved adding courts in 2008.

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Historic courthouse hits last-minute goal with hockey exhibition BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — As office workers at the Washington County Historic Courthouse cleared away the artifacts from its Prohibition exhibit, it occurred to Cindy Nemeth that there wasn't anything next on the plate — why not hockey? After Nemeth shared her idea, the team at the historic courthouse had the span of only a week to create its very own vintage hockey exhibit, just in time for Hockey Day MN, held in downtown Stillwater on Jan. 21. The group reached out to personal connections, community members, hockey-affi liated officials and historical societies seeking contributions. The result was overwhelming. The exhibit now features artifacts from local teams, including the Stillwater Ponies, White Bear Lake Bears, Minnesota Gophers, Minnesota North Stars and the Minnesota Wild. The courthouse vault now sports vintage jerseys, twigs (hockey sticks made of wood), skates, scorebooks and photos. Contributors included many community members and even the Minnesota Wild curator, who loaned some of the larger hockey posters to the exhibit. Mark Hultgren, who works for the Wild, contributed the hockey gloves, and the Washington County Historical Society and White Bear Lake Historical Society were also contributors. Nemeth's cousin Kevin Gorg currently works as an announcer for the Minnesota Wild. When Nemeth got in touch with him, he said he'd love to donate some of his own items from his time as a goalie for Burnsville, and help connect the team with others who might have hockey memorabilia. “It started off as a small tabletop display but there was so much interest,” said fellow employee Elise Gardner. “Different community members were calling in with their hockey stories and their old equipment and it grew and grew and grew in a very short time into a full exhibit.” The display room is dominated by a wall completely devoted to Ponies hockey history, including team photos, jerseys, sticks and even a

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One exhibit highlight is a pair of gloves signed by players on the 1980 U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning team.

pony mascot head. The many photos document years of players and the rinks where they spent their winter days. “People can point out, ‘Oh, that was Triangle Park in Stillwater they're playing at,’” Gardner said. The organization also received photos of the Stillwater Independents, a local team that existed around 1938. Gardner said that some of the photos also showed neighborhood teams from the North Hill and the South Hill engaging in friendly competition. The crown jewel of the exhibit is a well-worn pair of hockey gloves autographed by the 1980 Olympic team, composed of many North Stars players and coached by St. Paul hometown hero Herb Brooks.

“I think the exhibit kind of brings back those memories and stories,” Gardner said. “We are the State of Hockey!” As Nemeth pointed out, one can only imagine how extensive the exhibit might have been if the historic courthouse had had more than a week to prepare. “It's been a whirlwind,” Gardner said. “We're a unique site,” she said. “We're very close to downtown Stillwater, but we're not right in the middle of the hustle and bustle, so as you're coming or going it's a great stop.” The exhibit will run weekends through March, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Washington County Courthouse, located at 101 Pine

St. W. in Stillwater. The exhibit is free, and donations are welcome. The courthouse will hold its annual Victorian Tea in April; in June it will celebrate its 150th anniversary with an exhibit about the St. Croix Valley's connection to the Civil War. For more information, call 651275-7075 ext. 1. To learn more, visit www.co.washington.mn.us/2204/ Washington-County-Historic-Courthouse. Jackie Bussjaeger can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

Zephyr boys cagers ranked No. 4, girls are No. 7 Mahtomedi’s two state-ranked basketball teams won their games against Hastings last Tuesday. Parker Fox pumped in 33 points as the No. 4 ranked Zephyr boys (14-1) beat the Raiders 80-68. Lincoln Rock netted 15 points and Shayne

Frost 13. Mahtomedi is 7-0 in the Metro East, with North St. Paul 6-0 and Tartan 6-1. Emma Grothaus led with 24 points as the No. 7 Zephyr girls (15-2) nipped the Raiders 53-46 in a duel for first place in the Metro

East. Maria Gustafson added 12 points. Mahtomedi is now 6-0 and Hastings 5-1 in conference. Bruce Strand

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Family touched by unveiling of new Herb Brooks sculpture BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

A Birchwood family well-represented in Mahtomedi sports was among the appreciative guests at the recent unveiling of a new Herb Brooks statue. "It's truly humbling, knowing that after all these years, my father continues to inspire,” said Kelly Brooks-Paradise, daughter of the hockey coaching great, and mother of a Mahtomedi High School tennis star and twin hockey players. “The Brooks family is truly honored, and we thank you, Craig Leopold and the Minnesota Wild.” Kelly and her brother Dan Brooks, with their families, attended the Jan. 17 ceremony when the bronze, 11-foot sculpture made its debut, replacing a smaller 2004 version, which was moved to the National Sports Center in Blaine. The likeness of Brooks, sculpted by Nick Christiansen of Brodin Studios in Kimball, depicts the coach with arms raised in triumph at the 1980 Olympics. It stands on a 5-foot base, with a plaque listing the St. Paul native’s accomplishments, which include the Lake Placid

triumph that’s regarded as one of the top American sports stories of the 20th century, playing in two Olympics himself and coaching three NCAA champion teams with the Gophers. Patti Brooks, Herb’s wife, attended with her son, daughter and grandchildren. Eight Minnesotans who played for Brooks were there: Neal Broten, Dave Christian, Steve Christoff, John Harrington, Rob McClanahan, Mike Ramsey, Buzz Schneider and Eric Strobel. Kelly and Marc Paradise’s daughter, Olivia, a junior, was the No. 1 singles player on Mahtomedi’s state champion tennis team last fall. Their sons are sophomore hockey players, Joe on varsity and Tommy on JV. Dan’s daughters are Grace, a college freshman at St. Benedict’s, and Lucia, a Benilde-St. Margaret’s sophomore who plays for the JV hockey team coached by Dan. The grandchildren were all under age five when Brooks died in 2003. “My father was an amazing man,” Kelly said. “I know he is watching over them in spirit and would be proud of his five wonderful grandkids.” The Paradise children have a rich hockey heritage on both sides. Marc Paradise’s father, Bob, had a 12-year NHL career, and Marc’s grandfather, the late Bob Dill,

played professionally in the AHL, USHL and NHL. Marc Paradise was a teammate of Dan Brooks at St. Thomas Academy. Dan went on to play for the University of Denver, and Marc went on to the University of St. Thomas and later the St. Paul Vulcans. Bob Paradise, Bob Dill and Herb Brooks are all enshrined in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. At the time of Brooks’ death, a Disney movie about the Lake Placid triumph was being filmed. “Miracle” turned out to be a sports classic, with college-age players enlisted to play the 1980 group, re-enacting with uncanny accuracy the dramatic plays of the monumental upset of the Soviets. While Brooks, sadly, didn’t get to see the movie himself, the family watched with rapt interest as Dan and Kelly’s parents were played by Kurt Russell and Patricia Clarkson. “It was hard at first, watching ‘Miracle’, as it came out a few months after my father passed away,” Kelly said. “Our family felt that Disney did a great job telling the story from 1980, and Kurt Russell was uncanny. I am proud of the movie's message and that young athletes can learn a few important life messages from the plot.”

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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, February 13, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following request: A. Case No. 17-2-Z: A city-initiated comprehensive text amendment to Section 1202: Sign Code. The purpose of the Sign Code amendments are to ensure a comprehensive and impartial system of sign regulations that balances the needs for effective visual communication, including business identification, and the needs for a safe, well-maintained, and attractive community. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, this case will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, and again on Tuesday, February 28th at the same time and place as listed above. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning this application, please call the City’s Planning and Zoning Office at (651) 429-8561. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 1, 2017.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of the following proposed ordinance: 1) An ordinance (Case No. 16-7-Z) for a city-initiated text amendment to Sections 1301.030 and 1303 as they relate to self-storage facilities. All persons who desire to be heard on this matter will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 1, 2017.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON URBAN STORMWATER REMEDIATION COST-SHARE REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF CIRCLE PINES, FRIDLEY, HUGO, MAHTOMEDI, AND ROSEVILLE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Circle Pines – Golden Lake Iron Enhanced Sand Filter ($50,000 to build a pump-controlled iron enhanced sand filter to treat storm runoff to Golden Lake), City of Fridley – Civic Complex Redevelopment Project ($360,000 to implement advanced Stormwater treatment techniques at the proposed new city hall complex), City of Fridley – Moore Lake Bioretention Basin Rehabilitation ($50,000 to convert a defunct 1980’s-era sand filter into a functional iron enhanced sand filter), City of Hugo – County Road 8 Stormwater Reuse ($63,000 to install a stormwater reuse irrigation system), City of Mahtomedi – Edgecumbe Drive Storm Drainage Improvements ($50,000 to provide flood relief and stormwater treatment to the Edgecumbe Drive neighborhood), City of Mahtomedi – Glendale Park BMP ($50,000to provide flood relief and stormwater treatment in the Glendale Park neighborhood), and City of Roseville – Gluek Lane Underground Storage ($50,000 to construct a large underground flood storage system in the Gluek Lane neighborhood). The RCWD may select all, some or none of the applications for full or partial funding. The RCWD’s total share of cost for selected projects will not exceed $265,000 and would be funded by general tax levy on real property within the watershed. The costshare requests can be reviewed at www.ricecreek.org or at the District office, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr., #611, Blaine, MN 55449-4539. 763-398-3070 Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 1, 2017.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 UNAPPROVED WORK STUDY MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2017 A work study session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in Community Room 112 at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS: Call to order - Newberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Chapman, Fahey, Kimball, Mullin, Newberg, Newmaster, Wilson. Student Representative: H. Martins. Ex-officio: Lovett. Cabinet: Daniels, Garrison, Goers, Kazmierczak, Maurer, Paul, Vette DISCUSSION ITEMS:1) Update on School Board/Superintendent Goals a)Goal 1 Action Step 1.1: All students will achieve grade level in reading, writing and math by grade 3 and maintain grade level proficiency throughout their tenure in White Bear Lake Area Public Schools.Update of School and District Initiatives for Student Success - School board members met with their liaison school leaders. b) Board discussion and reflections - Each board member gave a brief summary of their discussion with their school liaison leaders. c) Goal 1 Action Step 1.1: Update on Elementary Literacy Initiative - Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Sara Paul, Teaching and Learning Coordinator Ann Malwitz, Principals Teresa Dahlem and Dan Schmidt, and Literacy Coach Lori Schouvieller presented information on the connection between grade 3 reading proficiency and World’s Best Workforce benchmarks and the range of strategies needed to read proficiently at grade 3 and beyond. The complete presentation is on the district’s website. d) Goal II: Ongoing Financial Stewardship and Budget Management Overview of FY17 Revised Budget and Overview of Potential Local Operating Levy Renewal - Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Wayne Kazmierczak and Controller Mary Vaske presented the revised 2016-2017 budget and projected budgets for 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020. An overview of the potential local operating levy was presented. The complete presentation is on the district’s website. RECESS - Chair Newberg called the meeting into recess at 8:20 p.m. 2) Negotiations Study Session - Chair Newberg reconvened the meeting at 8:28 p.m. This portion of the meeting was closed to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 179.A.01 to 179.A.25. Board members present: Chapman, Fahey, Kimball, Mullin, Newberg, Newmaster, Wilson Administrators present: Lovett, Goers, Kazmierczak, Maurer ADJOURNMENT - Newberg adjourned the closed session at 8:52 p.m. Submitted by: Ellen Fahey, Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 1, 2017.

WHITE BEAR LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the White Bear Lake Conservation District will hold a special workshop on February 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss District projects and direction. Dated: January 25, 2017 Julie Yoho, Administrative Secretary Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 1, 2017.

Pump Replacement Control Panel Replacement Valve Replacement CIPP Lining Generator Installation Site Paving and Restoration Proposal forms, contract documents, drawings and specifications as prepared by TKDA, are on file for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk and in the office of the Engineers, whose address is 444 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101. Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available on www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a non-refundable price of $25.00 by inputting Quest Project No. 4804122 on the website’s Project search page. Please contact Quest Construction Data Network, LLC at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information Contractors desiring drawings, specifications and related documents for the purpose of submitting a bid may secure them from the Engineers upon a non-refundable payment of $50.00 for each set. Mail orders for Plans and Specifications, and orders for Plans and Specifications will not be taken by the Town. Every bidder must apply to the Town Clerk at 1281 Hammond Road, Town of White Bear, for a Permit before conducting any subsurface investigation and such bidder shall be responsible to check with the utility companies concerning the location of any buried utility services. No bid will be considered unless it is securely sealed in an envelope and filed with the Town Clerk prior to the time noted above for the closing of bids. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier’s check payable to White Bear Township in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract with the Owner for the work described in the proposal. This deposit will be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. The deposits for the three lowest bidders will be retained by the Owner until the contract has been awarded and executed but not longer than sixty (60) days. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, in the best interest of the Owner. The Town Board will consider award of contracts at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM. William Short, Town Clerk Dated: January 23, 2017 Published two times in the White Bear Press on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 2017.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, at the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of Southeast Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, consisting of the following approximate quantities: Sewer Cleaning, All Sizes 29,096 LF 8” CIPP Lining, 5 MM Thickness 26,675 LF 10” CIPP Lining, 7 MM Thickness 2,421 LF Remove and Replace Casting 87 EA Reconstruct Upper Manhole Section 30 EA Cementitious Manhole Lining 8 EA Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications as prepared by TKDA, Inc., www.tkda.com, which are on file for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk and Town Engineer. Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.QuestCDN.com. Digital plan documents may be downloaded for a non-refundable fee of $25.00 by inputting Quest Project No. 4803963 on the website’s Project search page. Please contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Contractors desiring drawings, specifications, and related documents for the purpose of submitting a bid may also secure a plan set and specifications from the office of the Engineer for a fee of $50.00 for each set. The fee will not be refunded. Mail orders for Plans and Specifications, and orders for Plans and Specifications will not be taken by the Town. Every bidder must apply to the Town Clerk at 1281 Hammond Road, Town of White Bear, for a Permit before conducting any subsurface investigation and such bidder shall be responsible to check with the utility companies concerning the location of any buried utility services. No bid will be considered unless it is securely sealed in an envelope and filed with the Town Clerk prior to the time noted above for the closing of bids. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or cashier’s check payable to White Bear Township in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract with the Owner for the work described in the proposal. This deposit will be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. The deposits for the three lowest bidders will be retained by the Owner until the contract has been awarded and executed but not longer than sixty (60) days. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, in the best interest of the Owner. The Town Board will consider award of contracts at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM. William Short, Town Clerk Dated: January 23, 2017 Published two times in the White Bear Press on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 2017.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 35 OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1972, AS AMENDED AND ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA” AND DIVIDING THE TOWN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 7-6.2(b) – PARKING ACCESSORY TO A RESIDENTIAL USE of Ordinance No. 35 is amended to read as follows: 7-6.2(b). Boats, travel trailers, campers and camping buses are allowed to park on or adjacent to a driveway from April 1st to November 1st of each year. Snowmobiles may be parked from November 1st to March 31st. Boats, snowmobiles, travel trailers, campers, camping buses and antique cars may be stored in rear or side yards at any time of the year if they are currently licensed and operable and the combined area of parking for all recreational vehicles and trailers do not exceed 300 square feet. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part hereof, other than the part held to be invalid.

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SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, this 23rd day of January, 2017. APPROVED: ROBERT J. KERMES, Chair ATTEST: WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Board of Supervisors: ROBERT J. KERMES, Chair, ED M. PRUDHON, Supervisor, STEVEN A. RUZEK, Supervisor Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 1, 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-PRMG13914-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 02, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS NECESSARY TO REMODEL AND MAKE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE METRO SQUARE BUILDING IN SAINT PAUL, MN. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: RAMSEY COUNTY METRO SQUARE BUILDING – 121 7TH PLACE EAST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM LL04. FEBRUARY 16, 2017. 9:30 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK10599-KR OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 09, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO PURCHASE A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STRUCTURE FOR THE RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK9948-KR OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE NUTRIENTS, FUNGICIDE, PESTICIDE, HERBICIDE AND SEED BASED ON THE CONDITIONS AND NEEDS FOR EACH GOLF COURSE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW20003/KB OPENING DATE: MARCH 02, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM RECONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE COUNTY TO INCLUDE CONCRETE WALK, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TRUNCATED DOMES, ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTES AND SITE RESTORATION. SOLICITATION: RFB-CHSPS15030-KB OPENING DATE: 02/23/2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, SEEKS QUALIFIED VENDOR TO PROVIDE PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR RAMSEY COUNTY DETOX CENTER ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 1, 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 Dec. 28, 2016, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, and February 1, 2017.

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These donated teddy bears will go into Cheerful Givers birthday bags for disadvantaged children. Founded by Robin Steele in 1994, the nonprofit has a new brick and mortar location.

Cheerful Givers finds home in White Bear Mall In 1994, Robin Steele decided that every child should have a gift for their birthday. So she started a nonprofit called Cheerful Givers. Twenty-two years later, her mission to provide toyfi lled birthday bags to shelters and food shelves has put a smile on the faces of almost one million children. To move her charity beyond its online existence, Steele has set up shop in the White Bear Mall, 2186 Third St., Suite 106. Her plan is to offer a location for volunteers, both young and old, to assemble gift bags. It also serves as a drop-off place for new or almost new toys. There is also space to hold birthday parties for the “socially minded” who instead of receiving toys would rather give them. Once birthday bags are assembled, Steele drops them at food shelves, churches and shelters and hopes volunteers will come forward to help in that effort, as well. Mall tenants have already stepped up to donate cash or items, Steele said. “The response has been amazing. We have many cheerful givers here.” This is not Steele’s full time job; nor is she a

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: AzariYah Scented Body Butter 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 429 Fry St. St. Paul, MN 55104 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. Tiffany Childs 429 Fry St. St. Paul, MN 55104 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: January 10, 2017 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 25 and February 1, 2017.

newcomer to the mall. She has a doctorate in human services, specializing in human and spiritual development, and has an office across the hall at Quantum Biofeedback. “After working out of my house and garage, we decided we needed a home for Cheerful Givers. When this space became available, I thought it was perfect,” she said. The former tenant, 2nd Hand Stilettos moved to a new store at White Bear Avenue and County Road E. For more information on the organization and the different ways to donate, visit www. cheerfulgivers.org. Hours will be posted on their Facebook page. Steele, who lives in St. Paul, was honored for her work in 1996 by KARE 11, which named her one of its 11 Who Care. She does not have children herself but considers the non-profit her legacy. “Our mission is to brighten and celebrate the lives of children in need,” she said. “Everyone wants a kid to have a happy birthday.”

Saint Paul, MN 55117 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 19, 2016 Signed: Vito P. LoVerde, Sec. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 1 and 8, 2017.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: MG McGrath, Inc. Architectural Glass & Glazing 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1357 E. Cope Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 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. MG McGrath, Inc. Architectural Glass & Glazing 1357 E. Cope Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 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: January 22, 2017 Signed: JoAnn Toth Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 25 and February 1, 2017.

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Amy Purpera and her daughter Fiella stopped in to fill a birthday bag. “She picked out all the things she loves,” mom said.

Lake Area Bank welcomes VP Lake Area Bank welcomes Jerry Kwapick, vice president and manager to the Business Banking Division. With over 30 years of experience in the fi nancial industry, Kwapick has a fi rm knowledge of fi nancial products paired with exceptional business development and relationship management skills. On a personal level, his years of community involvement illustrates his passion and support of the communities the bank serves. Kwapick will be responsible for leading a full team of service professionals, as well as developing new business banking strategies for Lake Area Bank. His office will be at the White Bear Lake branch; however, he will be frequenting all bank locations serving clients throughout the Twin Cities metro and western Wisconsin.

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1357 E. Cope Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 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. MG McGrath Architectural Glass & Glazing 1357 E. Cope Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 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: January 22, 2017 Signed: JoAnn Toth Published two times in the White Bear Press on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 2017.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting 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: Westrick & McDowall-Nix 2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 26 E. Exchange St., Suite 220 St. Paul, MN 55101 3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.) Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Westrick & McDowall-Nix P.L.L.P 26 E. Exchange St., Suite 220 St. Paul, MN 55101 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 153560 filed with the Secretary of State on 12/29/1994. 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: January 5, 2017 Signed: Julianne Mossak, PDR Inc., as agent for Marcia McDowall-Nix Published two times in the White Bear Press on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 2017.

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Will has the will to succeed BY JULIE KINK CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Will Hamilton spends up to two hours a day, four to six days a week, working on endurance and technique that he hopes will eventually earn him a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Team. Besides his training roller, he uses resistance bands, dumbbells or his handbike, always careful not to overdo training because of his fragile bones. “I listen to my body when something doesn’t feel right or my body is still recovering from a previous workout," he said. "Then I will find another way to train, whether that be technique, using a different range of motion, using less bodyweight, and so on.” You could say he’s the embodiment of “the will to succeed.” The 21-year-old has broken about 40 bones in his young life, although in the past five years he’s “only” broken four, a sign that the training is paying off. Will was born with osteogenesis imperfect (OI), a bone disorder affecting 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States, in which collagen produced is too little or of poor quality, causing bones to fracture easily. It’s the reason Hamilton has been using a wheelchair since age 4. Hamilton grew up in Wyoming, Minnesota and attended Hopkins High School. He moved to White Bear Lake about three years ago and will graduate from White Bear Lake Area Schools’ Transition Education Center this June. Locals may know him from volunteer work he’s done at Sunrise Park Middle School and South Campus, at a Community Partner event at the Transition Education Center last year, Second Harvest, Walgreens or the White Bear Lake Senior Center. As a kid, Hamilton loved “flying down

the hills” in his neighborhood, despite warnings to be careful. “No one was going to stop me,” he recalled. He became interested in track and field in 2014, not knowing anything about the sport or even what a racing chair was. Hamilton approached the sport like he approaches other challenges in life, with the attitude that “the only limitations we have are the ones we create.” He’s been training for nearly two years now, and plans to get classed this coming spring. “I still remember going into the chair fitting day, seeing one for the first time and hopping into it. I immediately loved it. I just knew this was the sport for me,” he said. “At my first track practice, I just couldn’t stop smiling. I would go around the track and just feel this extreme amount of freedom.” Though he considers himself a beginner, Hamilton is aiming to participate in the Paralympic Games in 2020 or 2024. Unlike Special Olympics, which is geared toward athletes who are intellectually disabled, Paralympics classifies athletes based on the type and degree of their limitation, with the goal of minimizing the impact of impairments on performance. It classifies athletes by skill, fitness, power, endurance, tactical ability and mental focus, and requires athletes to meet certain criteria in order to compete. He is currently raising funds through a GoFundMe site to buy a new set of racing wheels. They’ll improve his chair’s durability, but cost roughly $2,000. Hamilton admits he’s very competitive. He takes great pride in his sport, and attributes his success to family, teachers, coaches and community members: “The people who believe in me and understand that this is something that I love doing … even people who I don’t know that stop and take their time to

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Will Hamilton in his racing wheelchair.

encourage me.” How does he view his disability? “Without a doubt, it’s the best thing that’s happened to me,” he said. “You have a choice. You can either complain about everything that’s wrong, why it happened to you, how terrible your life is because of it, or you can view it as, there’s a reason why it’s happening. It’s almost like a test — how much can you handle? Are you going to learn from this, or do the same mistake again? It’s all a growing process to me.” Hamilton plans to continue his education to become a personal trainer and help others with physical disabilities. He believes his positive outlook comes

from dealing with so much physical and emotional pain in his life. “I strongly believe that a lot of the battle is inside our head and if you can allow yourself to push through that, you can do whatever you set your mind to,” he said. “Don’t let your past or your circumstances define you. You should define yourself. You can always be a better version of yourself than you were yesterday. “I do what I do in hopes that one day people can look up to me and say, ‘He did it, so why can’t I?’” For a four-minute video about Hamilton’s life with OI, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/aparalympicathletesdream

OBITUARY NOTICES

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Age 93, of Edina Died January 19, 2017 Born May 20, 1923 to Alex and Amelia (St. George) Cartier in St. Paul. Grew up in Milaca and Hugo. From 1944-1946, served as Chief Radio Operator for the U.S. Merchant Marines on three different Liberty ships. Settled in White Bear Lake and worked for 40 years as a Master Electrician in Minnesota, Greenland and Spain. Lifelong member IBEW #110. Survived by children Daniel (Mary), Constance (Fred) Halverson, Thomas (Kari), Colleen (Glenn) Heapy and Steven (Gail), and their mother, Adele Cartier; grandchildren Cynthia (Brian) Doffing, Mike (Christine) Halverson, Jennifer (Josh Dwyer) Halverson, Kristi and Kelli Cartier, Aileen Cartier, Ernest Schober, Jenna (Adam) Harrington, Matthew (JeAnna) Cartier, Katherine (Marian) Batog, Marcel Cartier, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 10 brothers (including his identical twin, Richard), one sister, and grandson, Thomas Halverson. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by service at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home, 2130 Second St., White Bear Lake. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Hugo. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Age 94 of Isle and Fort Myers, Florida Formerly of Mahtomedi Entered his eternal home on January 21, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Helene and Ludwig Klauer, brother Eugene, sisterin-law Helen and infant niece Theresa. Survived by loving wife of 60 years Carole, brothers William and Gerard (Beverly,) sisterin-laws Elaine Klauer and Janice McVeigh, children Mark (Julie), Mary (Bob) Leibel, Julie (Howard) Punch, Nancy (James) Ness, Christopher (Theresa), Thomas (Jaime), Connie (Loren) Lunsford, John McCright, and Dann (Jennifer) McCright, 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, many nieces, nephews and friends. Duane was born in Davenport, Iowa the oldest of four boys, attended St Ambrose College and served his country in the Army Air Force European Theater during WWII. He enjoyed a 33-year career as Safety Engineer for 3M Company in St Paul and also served as Chief of Mahtomedi Fire Department. Born on April Fool's Day, he had a natural gift of humor along with an engaging personality. His lifelong hobby of designing, building and remodeling his home in Mahtomedi, cabin retreat on Lake Mille Lacs and winter condo in Fort Myers, continued into his nineties. Duane was always there to lend a helping hand, repair anything, or create something useful. He was an avid collector of postage stamps, coins and books, enjoyed trips to the casino and playing slotomania on his iPad, gardening, cooking, reading, fishing and just spending time with his family and his many grandchildren. We will most remember "Grandpa" for his smile and upbeat attitude, love for his family and friends, and his enduring devotion to his Christian faith. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to JDRF Diabetes Foundation or American Cancer Society. Sandberg Family Funeral Home 651-777-2600

Age 70 of Mahtomedi Died on January 25, 2017 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents and one brother. Survived by wife of 50+ years, Judy; children Mikey (Rose), Joy Fielding, Mark, Janel (Rich) Lane; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister Jeanne Jordan; sister-in-law Arlene Morgan; numerous nieces and nephews. Retired social worker for the State of MN. Foster parent for 30+ years for Ramsey County Community Corrections, Juvenile Probation. Prayer service Friday, Feb. 3 11:30 a.m. at Sandberg Funeral Home, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m., and one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to a MN Veterans Organization. Sandberg Family Funeral Home 651-777-2600

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John W. Keim Age 85 of Mahtomedi Passed away January 24, 2017 Preceded in death by wife Susie. Survived by sisters Gertrude Antell, Mary Lou Campbell, Rose Marie Manetas, Shirley Ayotte, Patricia Dulmage; many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private service and interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Sandberg Family Funeral Home 651-777-2600

Betty Marie Chappell Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma Died Wednesday, January 26, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Norman; six sisters; one brother; and son-in law, Jim Kroesch. Survived by daughter, Judith (Harvey) Caldwell of White Bear Lake; son, Norman (Marilyn) Chappell of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, January 30, 2017 at Cerenity Care Center Chapel, White Bear Lake. Memorials preferred to Cerenity Care Center, St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, or donor’s choice. Betty was a member of St. John Episcopal Church.

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Inauguration was ‘both commonplace and miraculous’ BY JULIE KINK CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In his opening remarks at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri noted that the ceremony about to take place - the peaceful and orderly transition of power - was both “commonplace and miraculous.” Commonplace for this country, and yet miraculous, compared to many dark corners of the world where the transition of power is neither peaceful nor orderly. One such place was the Germany of my father’s boyhood, where a poor economy and foreboding political uncertainty led his parents to leave their homeland and bring their son to the United States in 1927 in search of a better life. Another such place was Vietnam, where my brother flew helicopters as a proud soldier of the U.S. Cavalry. It was where, in 1969, he became one of tens of thousands of Americans to lose their lives on foreign soil. I attended the 2017 inauguration, not to cheer or jeer our leaders, but to witness a tradition that’s part of the fabric of America. As a non-political person, it was a lesson in citizenship. As the daughter of an immigrant, the sister of a fallen soldier, and the wife of a Medal of Honor recipient, it was an honor. All of the nation’s 75 living Medal of Honor recipients were invited to attend the events, as is customary for each inauguration. Thirty-four of them were there. Our schedule included receptions hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, and a luncheon at the Navy Yard hosted by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. On Inauguration Day, we attended a breakfast at the Reserve Officers Association headquarters and then walked a short distance to the Capitol where we sat as a group on the lawn near the steps for the swearing-in ceremony. That evening, we were guests at the Veterans Inaugural Ball, hosted by the American Legion and the Vet-

erans Inaugural Committee, emceed by Drew Carey. Among the incredible people I was honored to meet was Kimberly Mitchell, who grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and rose to Lt. Commander. Kim was born in Vietnam during the war. As a newborn, she was found on a road clinging to the body of her dead mother, and was taken by a South Vietnamese soldier to an orphanage from which she was adopted by an American family. Kim now runs a non-profit center for veterans. I met Jane Horton, whose husband, Army sniper Spc. Christopher Horton, was 26 years old when he was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. Jane has served as an advisor to veterans groups and officials on survivor issues, and was involved in changing legislation to enable spouses to use GI Bill education benefits. She is the Military and Congressional Liaison at the Embassy of Afghanistan. I met Hamdullah Mohib, Afghanistan’s ambassador to the United States, who told a roomful of veterans that because of the service and sacrifices of Americans, Afghanistan is coming closer to the day when it will be a peaceful, self-reliant, productive nation. Forty percent of the students are girls, and reforms are taking place across every area of government. Kim’s story, and Jane’s, and the Ambassador’s comments, remind me that the United States is a land of new beginnings. We’ve never experienced a forced change in government due to war. Tragedy and hope are commonplace here - they co-exist. But the ability to share our differences peacefully, and to start fresh, is miraculous. And it’s as much a part of our national fabric as the stripes on our flag. We are a land of the commonplace and the miraculous. And we are all fortunate that is the case. SUBMITTED

Editor’s note: Julie Kink is a regular contributor to the White Bear Press. A former Stillwater resident, she now resides in Alabama with her husband.

Julie Kink, a contributing writer for Press Publications, with her husband, Medal of Honor Recipient James “Mike” Sprayberry, at the 2017 Inauguration.

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Art Shanty Projects strives for inclusivity and joy in our community that forms on (and off) the ice. Inspired by the traditional ďŹ shing houses found on Minnesotaâ€™s lakes in the winter, the On-Ice Program transforms the frozen surface into an interactive, artist-driven community and immersive experience. Artists create structures and performances that engage participants to re-purpose communal spaces into lively, imaginative environments. The result is an interaction of curious visitors and regional artists coming together to participate in the arts. Our mission is to foster an artist-driven temporary community exploring the ways in which relatively unregulated public spaces can be used as new and challenging artistic environments to expand notions of art. Weâ€™re grateful to all the artists, sponsors, donors and volunteers who support the Art Shanty Projectsâ€™ 2017 On-Ice Program in White Bear Lake, and we thank our visitors for having an open mind about what art can be and for participating in public art. Best, Art Shanty Projects Staff & Board

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___ O.P.M. Winter Plein Air Painters

Lineage is about people traveling through the very particular landscape of a frozen lake. Viewers will walk towards the solo dance to connect the body with the act of walking, the elements, and intimate audience experiences. The audience will follow the dance piece over the ice, moving their body to see the performance,choosing their proximity.

Outdoor Painters of Minnesota will deploy painters to Shanty Village to paint en plein air. Artists will interact with visitors to share the challenges and joys of plein air painting during winter.

Olivia Bieringa

An action movie as a one-on-one walking performance. Audiences will have a live low-ﬁ movie created just for them as they trek through Shanty Village. Visitors are offered an escape from a world of constant illumination into a practice of vibrant potentiality; a performance in which the imagination is given space to transform our understanding of the everday; a practice in making magic through the simple act of opening, closing, and opening our eyes.

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A structured improvisation for two percussionists composed speciﬁcally for interactive light and sound components of The Sky is Falling shanty. Shifting between an active affective role – guiding the emotions of the listeners – and a passive affective role – responding to the listeners’ emotions as displayed in the shanty’s interactive elements – this work creates a networked loop between the shanty’s audience, performers and technology.

___ Lady Bear on Ice

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Kim Ford, Christopher Lutter-Gardella, Robert Werling, Riley Wiseman, Josh McGarvey, Jimmy Grackle Lady Bear, the full-scale female Polar Bear Puppet is back on the ice at Shanty Village to carouse with the shanty builders, dance with the visitors and roar with the children!

___ Create a Play on the Bus

Matthew A. Everett, Charles Campbell, Hector Chavarria, Fire Drill (Emily Gastineau & Billy Mullaney) Visitors are invited into the Vehicle of Expression to create a site-speciﬁc play. The audience determines the random order and content of the scenes which make up the play by choosing a number. Then members can hand off their script to actors or play along and perform the scene themselves.

___ Inward Music: Defrosted Sarah Stengle

Otto Ramstad

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___ ArtCars & ArtBikes of Minnesota

Jan Elftmann, Patti Paulson, Allen Christian, Sandee Elftmann, Toni Warner, Ruthann Godollei, Craig Upright, Mina Leierwood, Max Haynes, Janet Skidmore, Carol Ahlgren, Mark Mueske The world’s only ArtCar and ArtBike Parade on Ice happens here in Minnesota each winter. Driving across the ice is a challenging idea to many; especially other ArtCar and ArtBike artists from across the nation where it does not get cold enough to hold events on a frozen lake. ArtCars will also be available for anyone wanting transport back to shore.

___ Fire & Ice: A Winter Flamenco Odyssey

Deborah Elias, Danza Española with the Coro Flamenco Street Choir In a juxtaposition of Southern Spain and Minnesota, this combination ﬂamenco procession, performance, and singalong will heat up the ice with energy and festivity. The Coro Flamenco Street Choir will process around the shanties and gather to sing and dance to traditional ﬂamenco songs. Visitors are invited to join the procession and join in the fun by doing palmas (rhythmic hand clapping), playing rhythm instruments, and singing along.

___ Ice Garden

___ Prairie Fire Lady Choir on Ice Prairie Fire Lady Choir

The local all-female a cappella singing group is sure to warm folks up and get them smiling, laughing, dancing and singing along! With thirty or so members in bright, ﬁery outﬁts, audiences will be drawn in with a mix of covers and originals, all arranged by choir members.

___ Preposterous Polemic

Rachel Bendtsen Beauchamp Preposterous Polemic celebrates ﬂights of fancy with a logical and supported debate stance on a subject of absolutely no importance whatsoever! Guests will select from a list of truly polarizing and also absurd debate topics. Artists will engage with any interested guests in an impassioned debate. Can your heart and mind be swayed from their initial impression?

___ The St. Paul Snowblower Ballet Richard Chin, Andrea Leap, Zoe Henrot

The drudgery of snow removal becomes performance art with a dance set to music involving snow shovels and a snowblower or two in the Snowblower Ballet. Think Esther Williams only with frozen water. Volunteer dancers welcome. We’ll bring the shovels.

___ The Giant Frame Photo Guestbook Patti Paulson

Peter Schulze

Using a technique where frozen shapes are “glued” together with liquid water in freezing temperatures, visitors will be invited to participate by “watering the garden.” An ice garden will evolve and be documented over the duration of the Art Shanty Projects On-Ice Program.

Memorialize your visit to Art Shanty Projects with a photo taken in the GIANT Frame!! Take your own pics or pose for our camera. Images may be shared via social media using #ArtShantyProjects.

A moveable sculptural installation of small harps and furniture mounted on skis. The instruments are based on the Finnish kantele, an ancient lap harp. A performer plays on one of the harps while inviting people to participate on the other harps. The harps can be played with mittens on.

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Bethany Hall, Jake Ryan, Mike Rasmussen, John Each, John Pedersen, Brady Clark, Stu Ralston Dancing, a universal language, seeps into the corners of our beings not touched by light, but rather felt by sound and vision. We open our ﬂoor to all and continue to break down boundaries between strangers through dance. Returning visitors will ﬁnd a familiarity and new visitors will get to experience the energy and pulse the shanty brings.

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This shanty, inspired by cooking and craft, brings art and food together with interactive projects, demonstrations and tastes in one inspired space. Visitors will engage with various fun and educational food-connected projects as well as presentations by a wide group of culinary artists, visual artists and food-inspired folks.

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Anthony Chapin, Erin Lavelle, Sarah Chapman, Ryan Weber, Tami Traeger, Thomas Menke, Alex Eninsche A giant enclosed bed on ice where guests of all ages attend a slumber party up top after a visit with the monster underneath. Visitors enter the shanty through a secret passage and make their way through the dark corners under the bed. An opportunity to don costumes is presented before guests head up to the slumber party to meet the host and play games with other attendees.

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Mahtomedi High School alumna, Marine musician plays at inauguration White Bear Lake native Gunnery Sergeant Greta Richard participated in the Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20. Richard was a French horn player in "The President's Own" United States Marine Band during the swearing-in ceremony and parade. Gunnery Sgt. Richard joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in June 2000. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Gunnery Sgt. Richard performed with the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban, South Africa, the Dallas Wind Symphony and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Gunnery Sgt. Richard began her musical endeavors at age 11. SUBMITTED Richard graduated from Mahtomedi High School White Bear Lake native in 1992 and attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., Gunnery Sgt. Greta Richard where she earned a dual bachelor’s degree in music played at President Donald education and performance in 1997. In 2000, she Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20. earned a master’s degree in music performance from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. For more information visit http://www.marineband.marines.mil.

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Gunnery Sgt. Greta Richard joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in June 2000.

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DNR declines request for public hearing on protective elevation BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

ST. PAUL — Despite insistence by the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hold a public hearing regarding the protective lake elevation order, a parley will not happen. As reported last week, the WBLCD sent a letter to DNR Assistant Commissioner Barb Naramore objecting to the order, stating the agency set the elevation at 922 feet without sufficient public and private input from stakeholders. Nor did the set elevation sufficiently protect the water level of the basin, wrote WBLCD attorney Alan Kantrud in the Jan. 19 letter. In its response dated Jan. 27, DNR general counsel Sherry Enzler cited statutes informing Kantrud that the setting of a protective elevation for an individual lake is not subject to a hearing requirement.

“In this instance, Minn. Stat. 103G.285, subd. 3 provides that the commissioner ‘shall set a protective elevation’ as a condition for a water appropriation permit,” she wrote. “The DNR does not use rulemaking to issue or amend water appropriation permits, nor has the legislature directed the commissioner to engage in rulemaking to set a protective elevation.” The DNR attorney noted that review of a protective elevation is only afforded in the context of a water appropriation permit hearing and only afforded to permit applicants and/or permit holders. “Absent an agency decision to amend a permit to apply the protective elevation, there is no independent right provided by rule or statute to a contested case hearing challenging a commissioner’s order,” Enzler said. In other words, the WBLCD is not entitled to a hearing pursuant to statute so the DNR declined the request.

Enzler ended her letter noting that judicial review, if available, would be to the Minnesota Court of Appeals pursuant to a writ of certiorari. On online search for a defi nition indicates that a writ of certiorari is a type of writ by which an appellate court decides to review a case at its discretion. It is issued by a superior court, directing an inferior court, tribunal, or other public authority to send the record of a proceeding for review. An email request to Kantrud for comment was promptly returned stating until he has an indication from the WBLCD board, he does not know what the next step(s) should or will be. “Since this is such a recent development,” wrote the WBLCD attorney, “I have not had a chance to discuss the DNR response with any board members.”

Judge in lake case finds groundwater not ‘artificial’ diversion BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

ST. PAUL — In a ruling Jan. 26, District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan granted a motion by the defendant, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), to dismiss an amendment brought by the plaintiff, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, in the lake level lawsuit. The plaintiffs, joined by the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association, moved the court last August to allow amendment of their complaint to add a law that specifically protects White Bear Lake from "artificial" water removal. The statute is from the late 1880s before the state regulated water usage. Judge Marrinan granted the motion, allowing the plaintiffs to allege a violation of the White Bear Lake

Level Protection Statute and allege additional grounds for violation of the Public Trust Doctrine. The defendants, including the DNR and intervenors, the city of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, appealed Marrinan's ruling in December, arguing that a more recent general law, which relates to the state's authority on water appropriations, supersedes the special law passed over a century ago. Marrinan wrote that she based her latest decision on "clear language of the current Lake Level Protection Statute as seen in the light of the history and language of the statute that preceded it." The judge noted that the plaintiffs believe language in the old statute prohibit groundwater uses that impact White Bear Lake. "The Court disagrees," she said.

"The history of this legislation and the language used in both the earlier and later statutes evidences an intent to prohibit the artificial diversion of surface water from White Bear Lake by means of any waterworks (pipes, aqueducts, etc.). Both because of the raison d'etre for the legislation, as well as its precise wording, this statute does not apply to the physical phenomena of surface water seeping into the underlying aquifers." A defi nition of raison d'etre indicates it's a French expression for "reason for being." When asked if the judge's ruling was inconsistent with her earlier decision to allow the amendment, City Attorney Roger Jensen had this reply: "The standard to allow an amendment to pleadings is less than the standard to defend a motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs could not sustain

that second standard. Therefore, the decisions were not inconsistent. "By the way," he added, "the rationale for her decision was primarily based on the city's research and arguments." Plaintiff attorney Richard Allyn, Robins Kaplan LLP, said the Court simply decided that the old law that specifically says water cannot be withdrawn from White Bear Lake for drinking sources applies to surface withdrawals. "It was intended to keep the city of St. Paul from using the lake as its drinking water source," Allyn noted. "The rest of the association's claims are not dismissed and the Court has set trial for March 6." The Court has allotted up to five weeks for the case.

NAMES IN THE NEWS Bob Hellen, of Vadnais Heights, was chosen for a 2017 Service to Youth Award by Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) and the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary. Hellen has been in the Vadnais Heights Lion's Club since 1991 and is a reading tutor at Vadnais Heights Elementary, according to Vadnais Heights city staff. He also served on the Trails and Transportation Commission and the Planning Commission for Vadnais Heights. There were seven winners. Also chosen was

Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman, who runs an affordable housing nonprofit in the area. The winners’ volunteer service on behalf of youth will be honored 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the NYFS event center. For more information, visit www.nyfs.org or contact Sandra Bahr at 651-3793422 or sandra@nyfs.org. Mahtomedi High School graduate Callyssa Ozzello is a new member of the St. Olaf College Board of Regents. Ozzello graduated from Mahto-

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTES In action at its Jan. 23 meeting, the White Bear Township Board of Supervisors: • Heard a report from Town Engineer Jim Studenski on a planned sewer lining project for the township’s southeast area sewers. The 50-year-old clay pipes are deteriorating and need replacing. The township held two informational meetings for neighbors with more than 500 properties and held a public hearing on the assessments. A whopping 29,000 feet of clay pipe will be corrected. Most of the work will be done underground, going down from manhole to manhole. There will be some digging at manholes where pipes require correction, and people will be notified as the project progresses. “This project will affect a large area, but

construction will move around,” said Studenski. “The work will be done area by area, so it won’t be a lot of activity in front of one residence.” Specifications and plans for the project will be sent out for bids to be opened Feb. 15. The bids will be brought to the Town Board meeting Feb. 22 for fi nal selection and approval. The project could start as soon as March, with completion estimated to be the end of September. • Amended the township ordinance related to the parking of snowmobiles. Snowmobile owners now have six more weeks to park their vehicles outside of a garage, in rear or side yards on residential properties. Such parking is now allowed from Nov. 1 to March 31. • Adopted a resolution Jan. 23 not to

recognize Columbus Day as a holiday in the township in the future. The town instead now recognizes the Friday after Thanksgiving as a holiday. • Approved resident Steve Reeves’ appointment to fi ll an unexpired term on the Park Board, to expire April 30, 2018. In his application, Reeves said that as an employee of the Ramsey County Maintenance and Operation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department, he believes he brings a valuable perspective to the table and feels it is important that future generations are able to enjoy the facilities and lands that belong to the public. There is still one vacant opening on the Park Board. • Approved a conditional use permit for CCR Truck Repair for its business located at 2379 Leibel

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Master Plumber • 35 Years Exp.

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Painting & Decorating

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Bear Roofing & Exteriors, Inc.

Home improvements that increase home value When granite countertops or shiny, stainless steel appliances beckon homeowners from the display areas of home improvement stores, it’s tempting to gear remodeling thoughts toward the items that will add flair and decorative appeal to a home. Even though most improvements add some measure of value, deciding which are the best investments can be difficult. Return on investment, often referred to as “ROI,” varies depending on the project. Frequently, the projects that seem like the best investments don’t bring the greatest rate of return, while those that seem like smaller projects bring substantial returns. Real estate professionals routinely weigh in with their expert advice, and homeowners can couple that advice with Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Index” to reap the greatest financial impact from their renovations. The following were some of the projects that garnered the greatest ROI in 2015. • Open the door to improvement. Region by region across the United States, installation of a new steel door on the front of a home can have a large impact on the resale value of a property. The ROI ranges from 123 percent at the highest, to 86 percent at the lowest — which is still a considerable investment return for such a simple project. Match the door’s style with the style of the house for the best value. • Turn up the kitchen heat. An

attractive kitchen can encourage buyers to overlook some of a home’s less attractive components. In the kitchen, replacement countertops, wall color changes, new cabinetry and ﬂooring offer the biggest ROI. • Dreaming of a new bedroom. Remodeling magazine also points to creating an attic bedroom to increase home value. The ROI of an attic remodel that adheres to code can garner an 83 percent ROI. • Home maintenance projects. There’s little good to improving the aesthetic appeal and functionality of a home if there are existing structural or maintenance issues, warn experts. Siding replacement, HVAC system repair or replacement, a new roof, and basement dampness prevention solutions can be smarter investments before other ﬂashy remodels. Many buyers have a strict budget for a house, and those buyers may be more likely to buy a house with little or no maintenance issues. Such buyers will then upgrade the kitchen or baths themselves, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. • Worthy window replacement. Angie’s List, a home services review and referral resource, has found that the average ROI of new windows is 77 percent. The cost of installation and energy savings tend to offset at around the 10-year point. If remodeling is on the horizon, homeowners should give strong consideration to ROI before choosing a project.

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in Business since 1910

Before remodeling, determine which projects will provide the greatest return on investment.

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Compensation: After probationary period we offer full benefits including driver paid health insurance and/or low

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Friday, February 17 8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. $5 suggested donation.

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