Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Sunday, 2/17 @ 1pm
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 9 CIRCLE PINES, MN
• Win up to $500 on
some games • $1000 cover-all & MUCH MORE!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 VOL. 123 NO. 17 www.presspubs.com $1.00
NEW BUS ROUTE IN CITY’S FUTURE: Driver not required PAGE 10A
State investigates air emissions from township manufacturer BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Cheers for the sunshine and relative warmth Matt Marek cheers on his animal costumed teammates (reflected in his sunglasses) as they make their way through the tennis ball golf course set up on White Bear Lake during the annual BEAR’ly Open benefit for the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf Saturday, Feb. 2. They were among the hundreds of participants enjoying the sunshine and relatively balmy temperatures that coincided with the event — following the subzero plunge into the polar vortex last week. Find more photos on page 1B.
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Department of Health (MDH) are investigating possible community exposures to an industrial solvent used by Water Gremlin, Inc. The White Bear Township company makes fishing sinkers and battery terminal posts, operating under a MPCA air quality permit to control air emissions from its production process. Water Gremlin informed the MPCA Jan. 11 that its carbon absorption equipment was not functioning properly and as a result, was emitting too much trichloroethylene (TCE) into the air. Three days later, Water Gremlin voluntarily shut down part of its process at MPCA's request. The agency is investigating the extent and magnitude of the emissions and working with the health department to understand potential health impacts. TCE is a solvent used to degrease metal parts during manufacture. According to a joint press release from MPCA and MDH, you can't see or smell TCE, in most cases. Breathing TCE, especially at high levels or over long periods of time, can cause negative health effects. A map of the area potentially impacted by the emissions shows a 1.5-mile radius from Water Gremlin, Inc., 4400 Otter Lake Road. About 5,500 people live withSEE EMISSIONS, PAGE 8A
Polar vortex prompts emergency shelter, impromptu wedding BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
The couple had a marriage license, but were still saving up to pay $120 for a justice of the peace to marry them. Steve and Reyn Martin, who live in their car, were chatting with volunteers at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church’s emergency shelter in Mahtomedi during the polar vor-
tex Jan. 29 when the topic of their future marriage came up. “I said Pastor Mike could do it,” said Jenny Mason, executive director of St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center. Another couple at the shelter volunteered to be their maid of honor and best man. They picked out clothes from the resource center’s free clothing store. The officiant, Lead Pastor Mike Carlson, bought them flowers.
Church staff made bouquets and invitations. A church staff member made rings out of wire and beads. Joe Holmberg, church communications director, volunteered to take photos. Musicians volunteered to play for the wedding. They were married the next day with about 30 staff and volunteers in attendance. A cameraman from SEE SHELTER, PAGE 8A
JOE HOLMBERG | SUBMITTED
About 30 people attended Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Reyn Martin’s wedding, held during the polar vortex when St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church created an emergency shelter.
NOW A FULL-SERVICE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE SHOP! M-F 7AM-6PM • SAT 7:30AM-2PM • CLOSED SUN 3001 Hwy 61 N., Maplewood, MN
10% OFF First service visit See store for details. Some restrictions apply
651-483-2601• www.venburgtire.com
NEWS 651-407-1230 whitebearnews@presspubs.com
ADVERTISING 651-407-1200 marketing@presspubs.com
CIRCULATION 651-407-1234 circ@presspubs.com
CLASSIFIED 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com
PRODUCTION 651-407-1239 artmanager@presspubs.com
2A
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
FREE TRIP CHARGE With repair
$89 value! Expires 2/28/19 *Servicing all brands Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Free Estimate • 24/7 Emergency Service Serving the St. Paul and Surrounding Area
651-426-5220
NOW OPEN
SUNDAYS 1 pm – 6 pm
Come sample our new brunch cocktails and brunch menu. Read our reviews and check out our current promotions at
www.krinkies.com
2222 4th Street • White Bear Lake, MN
When you need us, we are here to help.
Care with Compassion Located between Hugo & WBL on Hwy 61
• Assisted Living • Memory Care • Studio Suites • 24 Hour Staffing • Home-Cooked Meals
• Movie Theatre • Social, Recreational and Wellness Activities • Health-Related Services • Personal-Related Services • Salon
Memory Care - Assisted Living - Care Suites Short Stay Rehabilitation Contact us today to find out why more and more area seniors will be calling Good Life Senior Living home!
5260 127th St. N Hugo, MN • 651-426-1335 • www.goodlifesl.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
3A
Winter Carnival royalty hail from area boroughs ST. PAUL — An occupational therapist and a special education teacher are members of this year's royal Winter Carnival court. The two couldn't have picked a better week to celebrate winter. The 2019 Princess of the South Wind is Becca Moos, daughter of White Bear Lake business owners Cathy and Gary Moos. Anna Costello, a 30-year Mahtomedi resident, is Senior Queen of the Northlands. Her daughter is thrilled to be part of the carnival, said Becca's mother Cathy. A close high school friend at St. Agnes was a carnival princess and stayed active in the annual event. With a little persuasion, Becca, 28, decided it was time to run for a royal position on the court. She was crowned Jan. 25 at the St. Paul RiverCentre. In her Winter Carnival bio, Becca is said to “live for her city,” whether it's playing intramural softball or participating in the Polar Plunge. She holds a master's degree in occupational therapy from St. Catherine University and hopes to someday be involved in Therapists Without Borders. Costello was crowned Senior Queen of the Northlands Jan. 19. Her role is to contribute “goodwill and wisdom” accompanied by Senior King Winter, as the carnival legend holds. She became interested in competing for a court spot years ago when a friend was crowned Prince of the West Wind and she got to ride on a float. The hard part was waiting until she was 55 so she could run for the title, Costello said. A part-time special education teacher in the Minneapolis School District, Costello and her husband John, “consort to the queen,” have two adult children and a granddaughter. The Royal Family's schedule is jam-packed the week
SUBMITTED
Senior Queen of the Northlands Anna Costello is dressed for the cold prior to the Jan. 26 Grand Day parade in St. Paul.
of the carnival. Although it officially ended Feb. 3, the royals and Vulcan Krewe continue to make more than 400 appearances during the year to local and national festivals, nursing homes, schools and hospitals on behalf of the Winter Carnival. Originating in 1886, it is the oldest winter festival in the United States. Debra Neutkens
SUBMITTED
Becca Moos of White Bear Lake was crowned Princess of the South Wind. She is sponsored by her parents’ downtown White Bear Lake business, Frazer Automotive Services.
Township crews quick to clean up water spill WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — A casualty of the frigid temperatures last week were frozen pipes in a township water tower. The pumps turned on due to inaccurate pressure readings, causing about 100,000 gallons of water to spew out of the top of the tower and run down the sides, turning County Road F and Birchknoll Drive into skating rinks. “The good news,” said Clerk/Treasurer Pat Christopherson, “is two catch basins on either side of F captured most of the runoff. The only property damage was when water flowed across a driveway, freezing a homeowner's garage door shut. It would have been much more far reaching without those basins.” Public Works personnel quickly responded to tower alarms and worked through the night to scoop up ice from driveways and thaw the tower's pipes. “No one seems to have suffered from a lack of water,” added Christopherson. “Last I heard, the tower was functioning normally. It did not
CARTER JOHNSON | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Pipes burst in a White Bear Township water tower in the frigid temps Jan. 30. Public Works employees spent hours scooping up ice chunks at County Road F and Birchknoll Drive.
drain dry, which is good.” County Road F was closed from Bellaire Avenue to East County Line Road at the county's request.
Also affected were Martin Way, Randy Avenue, Portland Avenue, Lakewood Avenue to Stack Place and a small section of Arbor Drive.
The city of Hugo loaned the township heavy equipment to assist in scraping ice off the roadways. Debra Neutkens
Alan Cassady
Celebrating 28 years in WBL!
Rotary Matters WhiteBearRotary.org
Willow Lane Elementary
Alan Cassady is an amazingly focused student and a kind leader. Alan shows up to school always with a smile and an eagerness to learn. His yearn for knowledge is evident in all of his academic work. Alan provides thoughtful responses to discussions and extends his efforts in all subjects. Alan reaches out to his peers by being naturally aware of when those around him need support. I am proud to recommend Alan Cassady for the White Bear Lake Mahtomedi Rotary Club Academic Achiever Award for the 2018-2019 school year.
Sponsored by
Willow Lane Elementary
Kind of cold outside this week, but here at White Bear Smiles we’re thinking warm and toasty thoughts! Come visit us and have a nice cup of coffee and sit by our fireplace! 4778 Banning Avenue, White Bear Lake
651-426-8998 www.WhiteBearSmiles.com
Google l U Us We have great
reviews! & Ask us about our new patient special and our membership program
4A
WHITE BEAR PRESS
www.presspubs.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Frozen everything
M
innesota and Wisconsin were rocked by temperatures in the minus 20s last week. Wind chills were even colder, making it dangerous for anyone to be outside for more than a couple of minutes. Schools in the area were closed for four days. The meteorologists reported it was the coldest temperatures in more than 20 years. Diesel trucks are nearly impossible to start and keep running in such frigid temperatures. Last Wednesday, which was the coldest day, I fi red up the kerosene heater under our Publisher’s diesel Freightliner truck in an attempt to get it started so we View could deliver papers. Wearing jackets, snow pants, a full Carter Johnson two face mask and hat, I wasn’t uncomfortable. The block heater had been plugged in overnight and the Caterpillar diesel engine covered in moving blankets to help hold in heat. The fuel was treated last week for this cold snap. With good batteries I gave it my all and it started, but only ran for a few minutes. I gave up on the truck and moved on to my next option with a gas truck from White Bear Rental. We also told staff they should use their best judgment on whether to come into the office or work from home. We appreciate your understanding if last week’s newspaper was delivered late. With nearly all of our school buses running on diesel fuel, it would be nearly impossible to start, let alone keep buses running. The U.S. Postal Service canceled home delivery, something I have never seen or heard of in my lifetime. I commend the school and business leaders who took precautions to keep people safe. These minus 20 degree temperatures are just as dangerous as a child playing with matches. Not until you’re bitten with frostbite do you understand the consequences, and many kids don’t have the proper knowledge or equipment to stay warm. Water mains bursting The deep freeze last week also caused water mains to burst throughout our communities. One in the Forest Lake business district creating a flooded, frozen mess. The city of White Bear Lake had three breaks and White Bear Township had a frozen pipe in the water tower. I commend the city and the crews who worked until late in the evening to perform these repairs and get homes back online with water. After photographing the early morning township tower leak, as I drove back to the office, the roads seemed bumpier than normal. Had the roads been affected by the severe cold? Was it the frost going deeper into the ground? Frost creates havoc on the ground and roads as pavement shifts and moves just enough to break water lines. Water takes the path of least resistance and that’s right up to the surface, down the streets and into the culverts creating a frozen mess. Our home received a notice the water main was under construction and would be shut off. We fi lled 5-gallon pails of water and placed them in the bathrooms so we could flush the toilets. Multiple times that evening we caught ourselves trying to turn on the water. It was a reminder that running water and bathrooms are a luxury. A huge shout out of thanks to the crews who worked a long day in frigid conditions to keep the water in our communities flowing and the roads safe. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. 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
www.presspubs.com • 651-407-1200
Moving forward for Minnesotans
T
he 2019 Legislative Session began nearly a month ago on Tuesday, Jan. 8. It is an honor to represent the great people of White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Birchwood and Willernie at the State Capitol. I will continue to honor our shared Minnesota values of respect and cooperation as we strive to get results for all Minnesotans. I am pleased to take on a new Legislator role as chair of the newly-formed Lingo Water Division this session. ProPeter Fischer tecting our water supply has been a top priority of mine for several years, and I am excited to see these issues get more attention than they have in the past. I am particularly excited to fi nd solutions for restoring White Bear Lake and addressing the water resource issues of the northeast metropolitan region. Water conservation is crucial for both environmental sustainability and outdoor recreation in our community. I have become aware of water quality issues involving Lost Lake and two sewer spills from several years ago. I am committed to looking into the situation and getting it dealt
“I am particularly excited to find solutions for restoring White Bear Lake and addressing the water resource issues of the northeast metropolitan region.” with. I will also support efforts to construct a safe, accessible Lake Links bike trail so all residents can enjoy the beauty of White Bear Lake. I have been reappointed to the Legislative Water Commission. This coalition studies the latest science and data and makes recommendations to the Legislature. The Water Division will hear bipartisan proposals from the Legislative Water Commission, and I am confident that we can make progress over the next two years. Attempts to conform Minnesota income taxes to federal law failed in 2018 due to a variety of factors. Since the end of last year’s session, the Department of Revenue has updated the tax fi ling system to accommodate major differences between federal tax laws and Minnesota’s tax code. They have done great work to address the major issues for fi lers this year,
so it is not urgent that the Legislature act. We now have the time to carefully craft a tax conformity proposal that is fair to Minnesota families, individuals and businesses and asks corporations to pay their fair share. I am particularly looking forward to working with some young people from our district. Ryan Hall-Hunt and Peter Merrill, graduates of White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi High School who now attend the University of Minnesota, will be interning in my office this session. Two current Mahtomedi High School students are working with me on a bill that will be introduced next week. Jack Kalkman and Thomas Atkins inspired this proposal to create a task force for redesigning the state flag. They will testify in favor of the bill at the Capitol and push to move it forward. I am encouraged by many of the good things proposed so far. While the process has just begun, I am confident we will take meaningful action this legislative session. I look forward to keeping you updated as we move forward at the Capitol. As always, please feel free to contact me at rep. peter.fischer@house.mn or 651296-5363 with any questions or concerns. Rep. Peter Fischer represents District 43A in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
WHITE BEAR PRESS | LETTER GUIDELINES • Limited to 350 words. • Submissions must Include a full name, address and daytime phone number for verification. • Letter writers must live, work or have another connection to Press Publications coverage area. • Letter writers are limited
to six letters per year and at least four weeks must lapse between publication. Exceptions may be made for rebuttal letters. • Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local issues are not guaranteed publication. • Repeat letters by the same
Carter C. Johnson ............ Publisher Sports Desk sports@presspubs.com cjohnson@presspubs.com Zac Hoppe............ Design Manager Gene Johnson .... Publisher Emeritus artmanager@presspubs.com ppinfo@presspubs.com Adam Henschell ....Production Designer Debra Neutkens .................. Editor art@presspubs.com whitebearnews@presspubs.com Brianna Luecken ........... Circulation Patty Steele ....Director of Sales & Marketing circ@presspubs.com Paul Dols ..............Photo Journalist marketing@presspubs.com photos@presspubs.com
writer about the same subject editing. matter will not be published. • Deadline is 5 p. m. , Thursday of • Submissions containing libel- the week prior to publication. ous or derogatory statements • To submit a letter, e-mail it to will not be published. whitebearnews@presspubs. • Submissions containing facts com, fax it to 651-429-1242 not previously published in or mail or deliver it to Press the Press must be accompaPublications, 4779 Bloom nied by factual verification. Ave., White Bear Lake, MN • All letters are subject to 55110.
COPYRIGHT© 2019 BY PRESS PUBLICATIONS, INC. Material may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form whatsoever. News .................................. 651-407-1230 Advertising ......................... 651-407-1200 Circulation ......................... 651-407-1234 Classified ........................... 651-407-1250 Production ......................... 651-407-1239 FAX .................................... 651-429-1242
Published Wednesdays by Press Publications, Inc. 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday Mailed Subscription Rate: $52.00 per year. Subscribe online
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
5A
The world’s newest oldest food
I
ndian food is the new go-to healthy food. In 2018, a food trend report by the popular Waitrose gourmet grocery chain reported that Indian food would top the list of foods consumers were likely to choose in the UK and beyond in the next few years. Many Americans are trying to cut back on their meat consumption and more vegetables. Indian food is healthy, and a lot of it is vegetarian. Indian food has been growing in popularity in the US for several years, and consumers can now find Indian cuisine based restaurants, grocery stores, and food trucks across the US in both large and small towns. As early as 1909, the Chicago Tribune reported Americans have been interested in the new and unfamiliar flavors typically found in Indian cuisine like curry and garam masala. Many of the spices in Indian foods are native to India, and early on, most Americans couldn’t find or afford them. Cardamon, saffron, cinnamon, turmeric are commonly used in
Indian recipes, and are some of the most expensive spices. Curry is a mix of spices like turmeric, coriander, garlic, and ginger, but there are many variations in the recipe mix. Curry is the most common and popular spice mix used in “American” Indian foods. It’s now more available at grocery stores. In 2013, new research Wild Chow methods were able to detect residual curry Lisa on dirty dishes that were estimated to be Erickson over 4,500 years old, dating the origins of h ffood’s d popularity much earlier the than expected. Previously, it was believed that trade between India and Europe introduced curry, but that was only 500 hundred years ago. According to experts, that would make curry the oldest continuously made food in the world. So the next time you eat curry you’re eating a very old slice of history!
SPICY COCONUT CURRY VEGETABLE SOUP Serves 6 | 400˚ | Prep time: 25 minutes Roast and cook time combined: 1 hour
onion and cook until tender; about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ginger, curry paste, 1 Tbsp ghee (Butter melted without the turmeric, salt, potatoes, carrots, and whitish solids) or use regular butter cauliflower. 1 onion, chopped Cook until vegetables are tender; 3 cloves garlic, minced about 25 minutes. 1 small knob ginger, peeled and grated Add the roasted squash, coconut 1 Tbsp red curry paste milk, and return soup to a low boil. 1 Tbsp turmeric Remove from heat; serve with chopped 1 tsp salt red pepper, hot cooked rice, and cilan1 dash cayenne pepper tro if desired. 2 large potatoes, chopped *The butternut squash’s flavor 3 large carrots, chopped will be more pronounced if it is fi rst 2 stalks celery, chopped roasted separately. 1/2 head cauliflower, broken apart Preheat oven to 400˚. 3-4 cups vegetable broth, or enough to Peel and chop squash into bite-size cover vegetables. pieces. Toss squash with 2 tablespoons 2 cups butternut squash, chopped and melted butter on a rimmed baking roasted* (See directions below) sheet. Lightly salt and roast for 20-25 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk minutes until tender. Add to soup, 1 red pepper, chopped when the soup is finished cooking. 3 cups hot cooked rice for serving 6 sprigs cilantro Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who In a large Dutch oven, heat the ghee loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wild-chow.com. or butter over medium-high heat. Add
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Other schools have Oth h l h stricter phone policies We are writing in response to the article, “Tech-free lunch day launches at Mahtomedi Middle School” (Jan. 23, 2019). The article implies that Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS) is taking a forward-thinking approach. On the contrary, many other schools have stricter, more appropriate policies in alignment with research that shows a negative impact on academics and social interaction when kids have access to phones during the school day. Examples of districts/middle schools with a “no-phone” policy include: Stillwater, Mounds Park Academy, White Bear Lake, Hill-Murray, Minnetonka, Edina and more. (See www.awayfortheday. org for more examples). Dr. Mike Neubeck states that phones during the lunch period allow kids “to develop digital skills.” Research shows that today’s children are lacking in personal/communication skills, not technology skills. Lunchtime is the only offered social time during their school day. Students in other schools have roughly 180 lunch periods to talk to their friends and practice these essential skills this year — versus only six days for MMS students this school year. The article implies that parents want kids to have phones during lunch. Most parents we know are willing to wait for their child to get a text after school rather than compromise their learning and social development. Also, while it is true that the school policy requires that students don't take photos or videos, students will tell you that it happens “all the time.” MMS may have well-intentioned policies, but such policies cannot easily be enforced with a ratio of roughly 280 students to three staff members watching during the lunch period.
For more than F th a year, a group off Mahtomedi parents has researched and advocated for change in the MMS lunch policy. Our research includes documented findings on the topics of screens and child development, screens and academic success, and social media and mental health (including increased suicide rates, depression and anxiety with increased screen use). Dr. Neubeck’s advocacy for cell phone use is not research-based and does not prioritize the social, emotional, academic or mental well-being of our children. Aimmie Hauer Lake Elmo Editor's note: This letter was also signed by Jessica Carlson, Laura Lathrop and Sandy Wuori.
Make a call to help lost pets I reach out to all the wonderful people who have supported me in this awful journey my family had to encounter. I thank you for your prayers, your watchful eyes and your help. Among them are the Lost Dogs of Minnesota, The Retrievers, all the Lost Doggie Sights, animal vets and groomers. I can’t thank you enough for all your help and efforts to try to get my Zoey back home to me. I understand all people have a good heart; they make their decisions in many ways. I would like to encourage the people that have any knowledge of a lost animal to make one phone call to the Retrievers, 218-9407615; this will give you peace of mind. If you are planning on keeping the pet, you will know if indeed that this animal is abandoned and it needs a home or there is a family like mine desperately searching to find them. I guarantee your heart will be relieved in knowing the truth. If you find a purse, wallet or a set of keys, you make phone calls to
OBITUARY NOTICE
find d outt who h th l tto. So, S why h they b belong not do the same for a poor animal that is scared and missing their family? I guarantee that if you call and reach the family, the sight of the reunion is one you will never forget. Please do not leave all these families who are searching to suffer anymore. Your help is much appreciated. Karen Kissner White Bear Lake
Needs vs. wants The White Bear Lake School District has obviously confused “needs” and “wants.” The school district wants a new school in Hugo, but they do not know what kind of school they need. How can they need a new building when they do not even know what their needs are? I want new leadership, which will look out for all of the taxpayers. Donald L. Jorgenson Vadnais Heights
Carrier came through on cold day On Wednesday, Jan. 30, when it was so cold that there was no USPS mail delivery, our faithful White Bear Press papergirl Maria delivered our paper as usual right close to our door. Just want to commend her for her good service week after week. Good job, Maria! Roxanne and Bernie Salchow Mahtomedi
Now we know Forget Russia, forget Mueller, forget politics, elections and campaigns altogether. Forget democracy and the vote of the people. According to Sarah Huckabee Sanders, God wanted Donald Trump to be president. And, as we
DEATH NOTICES
Debra Jean Benskin Macks
Mary McAulay
Passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 22, 2019. Born on August 19, 1958 to Wayne and Gladys Hanson. She is survived by her husband David; children Tami (Chris), Jenni, Jason, Steven; step-sons Nick, Tim, Jason; 9 grandchildren; and siblings Brian and Pam. Funeral service is scheduled Feb. 9 at Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Visitation at 9:30 a.m., service at 10:30 a.m., luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Prison Fellowship.
Mary McAulay, 86, of White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, Feb. 2 at Church of St. Pius X, White Bear Lake. Spring interment St. Bridget's Cemetery, River Falls, Wisconsin.
William “Bill” Morancey William “Bill” Morancey, 74, of White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 5 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahtomedi. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi.
Margaret “Peg” Jean Pierce Margaret “Peg” Jean Pierce, 73, of White Bear Lake, died Jan. 28. Service was Feb. 3 at the Cremation Society of MN in St. Paul. Private interment at later date.
ll know, k h t G d wants, t G d all whatever God God gets. Wow. Think of the billions to be saved. No more sickening campaign ads. In the future, all we need to do is ask Sarah to check with God and tell us who is going to be president. While we’re at it, ask Sarah if God wants a wall, so we can all get back to work. Kristen Brodie White Bear Lake
Vadnais Heights Lions thank donors The Vadnais Heights Lions wish to thank the many businesses, organizations and individuals for donating nonperishable food, toys/gifts and monetary gifts to the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation to provide for the annual Toy/Food Drive to help less fortunate Vadnais Heights families. The distribution was held on Saturday, Dec. 15; more than 3,000 lbs. of food, well over 1,200 toys/gifts and approximately $10,000 were contributed during the months leading up to the distribution. Over 120 families, including more than 200 children and grandchildren between ages infant and 16 years old were served with multiple gifts, and there were approximately 50 lbs. of food per person. The leftover toys will support our upcoming Easter egg hunt and a local school carnival. The excess food and dollars will help provide for the monthly food distributions or emergency food to less fortunate families. The Vadnais Heights Lions members and community volunteers put in well over 250 volunteer hours to make this program successful. The Vadnais Heights Lions thank you for your support of this very important endeavor. Vadnais Heights Lions Club Holiday Toy/Food Drive Committee
CORRECTION Rep. Ami Wazlawik's first name was misspelled in the Jan. 30 Legislative Lingo column. The Press apologizes for the error.
OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS Death notices of up to 50 words are published free of charge and include name, age, city of residence, former city of residence (if applicable), date of death and service information. There is a charge for longer, more thorough obituaries and life stories. Submitted photos are welcome. Both death notices and obituaries may be submitted with contact information (including a phone number), by email to obits@presspubs.com, by fax to 651-4291242 or by calling 651-407-1230. Obituaries are subject to minor editing for style. For billing questions, call Lisa at 651-407-1205.
6A
&
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
www.presspubs.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:
Vadnais Heights • The owner of a wallet was quicker than the thief on Jan. 14. After leaving his wallet on a gas pump in the 1000 block of County Road E, the 28-year-old White Bear Lake man canceled his bank card. Several fraudulent attempts to use the card were unsuccessful. • A 34-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested Jan. 22 after repeatedly banging on a 34-year-old Greenbrier Street woman’s door. The suspect was charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing and possession of a controlled substance. • Two vehicles went missing from an auto dealership overnight Jan. 22 in the 3400 block of Highway 61. One was recovered on White Bear Lake. An investigation continues. • A 51-year-old Blaine man reported the loss of his wallet and the fraudulent use of his identification to purchase a phone for $422 at Target in Vadnais Heights on Jan. 23. • A locked 1997 CR-V went missing from a driveway in the 3800 block of Elmwood Street overnight on Jan. 23. The vehicle was recovered by St. Paul Police the next day. • A tire and rim went missing overnight Jan. 23 at an auto dealer’s lot in the 1500 block of Buerkle Road. The tire and rim were valued at $400. • A fi ll-and-flee occurred the afternoon of Jan. 24 at a station in the 3200 block of Highway 61. A petrol pirate made off with fuel valued at $52. No suspects.
• A “suspicious 55-year-old male” walking through a closed auto dealer’s lot in the 3400 block of Highway 61 at 4 a.m. on Jan. 24 was jailed on an outstanding Hennepin County warrant for his arrest. • A Bluetooth speaker, value undetermined, was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in an employees’ lot in the 1400 block of County Road E the evening of Jan. 24. • A 35-year-old White Bear Lake woman was arrested and jailed Jan. 26 at County Road E and Highway 61 after rear-ending another vehicle on her way home from a bar where she admittedly consumed several “shots.” The suspect’s BAC was measured at 0.25 percent an hour and a half later (the measurement was delayed due to weather conditions). The suspect was charged with third-degree driving while impaired. Undisclosed injuries were reported. • A front window at a residence in the 1000 block of County Road D was broken the evening of Jan. 26. The 27-year-old female victim suspects a 23-year-old female out of White Bear Lake. • A victim reported that his credit card fell out of his vehicle the night of Jan. 27, most likely on County Road E, and was immediately put to use, racking up several fraudulent charges. No suspects. • An uncooperative St. Paul man suspected of stealing clothes at an apartment building the night of Jan. 28 in the 1000 block of County Road D was booked on a charge of obstructing the legal process with force.
White Bear Township • Deputies responded to a report of a disorderly juvenile Jan. 23 in the 2500 block of County Road F. The suspect was transported home and a report was submitted to Northeast Youth and Family Services for possible diversion. No other information was released. • A 24-year-old local woman reported Jan. 23 that she had been the victim of an ”overpayment scam” when the $1,750 check she was counting on failed to clear the bank. • A juvenile-involved assault occurred the afternoon of Jan. 24 in the 2500 block of County Road F. The juvenile was transported home and charges are under review. No other information was released. • A 50-year-old man with a history of writing bad checks was arrested at Cub Foods on Meadowlands Drive on Jan. 24 after he attempted to pass a forged check to buy groceries in the amount of $175. The White Bear Lake man was also charged with possession of pot and a controlled substance and booked into jail. • Dogs left outdoors in the 1500 block of Highway 96 unattended in an unheated shelter 24-7 were impounded at the St. Paul Animal Control Center the evening of Jan. 24. The 29-year-old owner was given until the weekend of Jan. 25 to bring the shelter into compliance with state statute requirements, which he did. • A 41-year-old local woman was arrested on a domestic assault charge the evening of Jan. 25 in the 2500 block of Martin Way.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Grant, Mahtomedi and Pine Springs:
Birchwood • A resident on Oakhill Court on Jan. 24 reported being out $300 because a $300 check he had written for an employee was cashed twice.
Grant • A resident who was due to move out of the Cedar Ridge facility in the 11000 block of Julianne Avenue N. was reported on Jan. 21 for pouring milk all over a 40-inch flat screen TV valued at $500. One of the two witnesses to the incident said that the subject told him to mind his own business. Although the subject denied dumping the milk onto the TV, he had documented behavior issues against him over that weekend. • Formal charges are pending for a White Bear Lake woman, 24, who was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 9000 block of Highway 36 for DWI after Washington County Sheriff's deputies observed her vehicle speeding and weaving erratically. The driver showed signs
of impairment and admitted to drinking. The subject's passenger was given a ride from the scene, and the driver was given a ride to jail. The subject tested 0.14 in the field sobriety test and 0.19 on the breath alcohol content test in jail. • A suspicious person reported at 9:46 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 6000 block of Inwood Court N. turned out to be the paper boy getting newspapers ready for the day.
Mahtomedi • A St. Paul man, 34, was cited Jan. 17 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. for driving after revocation after deputies observed him run the red light at Century Avenue and Long Lake Road and pulled him over. After deputies conducted a computer check on the motorist's license, they noticed its revoked status. When receiving a written warning for semaphore violation and failure to provide proof of insurance, the driver told deputies, “Yeah, it was yellow, and I'm running late to drop my passenger off at school.” • A male was reported for walking down the middle of Mahtomedi Avenue near Iris Street at 8:09 p.m. Jan. 17. Deputies were able to
contact the male, who agreed to stay out of the road. • An employee at the FedEx depot on Long Lake Road on Jan. 22 reported her co-worker's girlfriend for showing up at work and threatening to beat her up. The complainant said the girlfriend also sent her threatening messages via Facebook. Deputies advised the complainant on how to obtain a harassment restraining order and attempted to contact the threatening girlfriend. • A resident of the apartment complex in the 800 block of Stillwater Road on Jan. 22 reported that another tenant from the building came to her unit and acted oddly. The complainant said the visiting tenant told her that the building was going to burn down with everyone inside. The complainant didn't know why the tenant said this or what her intentions were, but wanted the incident documented. • A Mahtomedi man, 56, was cited Jan. 23 in the 800 block of Wildwood Road for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance after he was pulled over for a back windshield completely covered in snow.
• A New Richmond, Wisconsin, man reported his truck stolen while he was doing construction work in the 100 block of Dahlia Street Jan. 23 after he left it unlocked with the keys in the cup holder. The complainant and his co-workers heard the truck start and watched it head south. The vehicle was later found in the parking lot of the Lincoln Place apartments. The complainant reported that none of his belongings appeared to be missing, but that fi nancial cards were missing from his friend's wallet that had been in the glove box. Those cards had already been canceled. • A resident in the 100 block of View Road on Jan. 23 reported his email hacked and phone number given out to a Houston, Texas-area school.
Pine Springs • An Afton man, 26, was cited at 1:32 a.m. Jan. 27 on I-694 for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver admitted to going a “little too fast” and had the speed registered on his citation knocked down to 65 mph.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A frequent shoplifter stole again in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Jan. 25. An officer is following up.
tion. He was taken to jail for second-degree DWI; he has one prior DWI charge. • Burglary was reported in the 1300 block of Highway 96 Jan. 27.
• A 46-year-old Hugo resident was arrested for second-degree DWI after a hit-and-run crash near White Bear Avenue and County Road E Jan. 28. Charges are pending blood test results.
• Theft of $133 in tobacco products was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 27.
• Theft was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 28.
• Theft of license plates was reported in the 4100 block of Otter Lake Road Jan. 25.
• A 35-year-old driver was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal near I-694 and White Bear Avenue Jan. 28.
• Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Jan. 29.
• Theft of a floor jack worth $100 was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road North Jan. 26.
• A 37-year-old theft suspect was cited in the 3100 block of Century Avenue North Jan. 28.
• A 34-year-old Hugo resident crashed into a tree in the 4600 block of First Avenue Jan. 26. He appeared intoxicated and failed field sobriety tests. He blew a 0.18 blood alcohol concentra-
• A person was arrested for aggravated robbery and trespassed from a building in the 2700 block of County Road E Jan. 28.
• A driver took off without paying for gasoline in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Jan. 25.
• A counterfeit bill was reported in the 1800 block of County Road F Jan. 30. • A domestic assault reported in the 4900 block of Stewart Avenue Jan. 30 is under investigation.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
7A
State has new strategic plan to prevent sex trafficking In response to a 2017 Minnesota legislature initiative, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a new strategic plan for broadening the state’s successful “Safe Harbor” response to sex trafficking. The plan seeks to offer lawmakers a framework for how to improve Minnesota’s laws related to adults who are victims of sex trafficking. The current Minnesota Safe Harbor Law was originally passed in 2011. It provides the foundation for Minnesota’s response to exploitation and commercial sex trafficking of youth. The Safe Harbor Program raises awareness, understanding and identification of the commercial sexual exploitation of youth. The law removed prostitution charges for youth under 18 and created a statewide system for helping sexually exploited youth by providing housing and services through age
24. This change reflected the reality that sex trafficked youth are victims. “Minnesota has been a national leader in addressing human trafficking through its Safe Harbor program,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “This plan creates a framework for us to continue the conversation about how we can better protect the safety, health and dignity of victims and survivors regardless of their age.” MDH created the plan in consultation with the Minnesota Departments of Human Services and Public Safety. The strategic plan also draws upon fi ndings and recommendations from a community engagement and research process led by the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) at the University of Minnesota, the Advocates for Human Rights and Rainbow Research.
These partners were selected as part of a legislatively-directed, competitive process. Called for by the Legislature, the new strategic plan outlines a development and implementation process to broaden Minnesota’s Safe Harbor response to sex trafficking. Whereas the current approach focuses on youth, a new proposal could include victims of all ages. The plan highlights potential next steps such as legal remedies, increased training and accountability, culturally responsive practices and planning efforts. The plan also considers the societal and institutional conditions that can lead to sex trafficking and exploitation. The community report, titled “Safe Harbor for All: Results from a Statewide Strategic Planning Process in Minnesota,” was developed with input from nearly 300 stakeholders statewide representing a
wide range of personal, cultural and professional experiences. “This project engaged a wide range of knowledgeable experts from across Minnesota. We listened to those most affected by sex trafficking, exploitation, and commercial sex, including communities of color, indigenous people, immigrants, and those in the LGBTQ community,” said Lauren Martin, director of research at UROC and the report's lead researcher. “As a result, our report gets to the complexities, harms and root causes of sex trafficking and exploitation in commercial sex, as well as opportunities for consensus and areas of agreement for next steps." The MDH “Safe Harbor for All: Statewide Sex Trafficking Victim/ Survivors Strategic Plan” is available health.state.mn.us. Submitted by MDH
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Texting citations spike statewide for 6 years Texting and driving citations jumped 30 percent from 2017 to 2018. Law enforcement wrote 9,545 tickets statewide in 2018, according to Minnesota court records. Since 2012, texting citations have more than quadrupled. BY THE NUMBERS “The citation data Texting citations underscores the sigincrease statewide nificant challenge we have in getting drivers 2012 1,707 to pay attention to the task of driving,” said 2013 2,177 Col. Matt Langer, chief of the Minnesota State 2014 3,498 Patrol. “We encour2015 4,115 age all drivers to pay attention to the task of 2016 5,988 driving, which is a full2017 7,357 time job.” It's illegal for drivers 2018 9,545 of all ages to compose, read, or send text
White Bear Animal Hospital is very happy to announce the recent addition of Dr. Matt Winter to our team! Dr. Winter was born and raised in the east metro area, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and has 21 years of experience providing outstanding care for dogs and cats in the Stillwater area. His special professional interests include surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Matt Winter Dr. Winter is in surgery on Mondays and is seeing appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and every third Saturday.
messages or access the internet while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic. That includes sitting at a stoplight or stop sign. It's illegal for drivers under age 18 to use a cell phone, whether hand-held or hands-free, except to call 911 in an emergency. Consequences are $50 plus court fees for a fi rst offense and $275 plus court fees for a second and/ or subsequent offense. If you injure or kill someone because of texting and driving, you can face a felony charge of criminal vehicular operation or homicide. Preliminary reports show there were at least 27 distraction-related fatalities in 2018, compared with 25 in 2017. More than 300 law enforcement agencies from across the state will conduct extra
Man pleads not guilty to fleeing police Dean Alan Curley, 54, of White Bear Lake, pleaded not guilty Jan. 28 to a felony charge for fleeing police across state lines Jan. 16, according to St. Croix County Circuit Court. The pursuit allegedly began in Anoka County, passed through Washington County and ended in Wisconsin. He is accused of throwing unidentified items out of his vehicle as police pursued him.
White Bear Lake
LIONS CORNER www.whitebearlions.org www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/hugomn www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/wildwoodmn
Princesses Ever After! We welcome you to the White Bear Lake Lions Club 73rd Annual Show! We invite you to join us in a Lion’s version of a “classic princess fairy tale”. Our tale takes you back to the 1400’s and the Kingdom of White Bear Lake, where the great King Charles sits upon the throne. Come watch as he navigates his way through such obstacles as a curse, princesses, dragons, and…his mother. To purchase tickets online, go to whitebearlions.org & click on club fundraising events.
Please give us a call to schedule your pet's appointment with Dr. Winter, or with any of our other outstanding veterinarians. 1909 East County Road E, White Bear Lake 651.777.1393 whitebearanimalhospital.com
distracted driving enforcement for three weeks in April.
PRINCESSES EVER AFTER 73rd Annual Lions Musical Show Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 7pm Friday, March 1, 2019 - 7pm Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 2 & 7pm Tickets:
$12 per Person $10 per Senior/Student/Group of 4 or more Tickets available online:
www.whitebearlions.org FEATURING:
White Bear Dance Center
$1000 Bingo
Pull Tabs Everyday P 2185 4th Street, WBL • 651.429.7111
Pull Tabs Every Day Open to Close
Lic. 02378-003
4875 Hwy 61, WBL 651.426.4225
$1000 Bingo Mondays 6 pm Lic. 02378-009
CENTRAL COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM 4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake
Tuesdays 6 pm 1250 E Hwy 96, WBL 651.429.7609
Meat Raffles
5 pm Tuesday & Friday Note change: Coach Bingo, every 3rd Wednesday at 6:30
Pull Tabs Every Day
GET PAID TO STAY FIT LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB?
Are you competing with a phone for a few minutes with your child? ? Try a paper route! 30-40min a week.
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
Contact our circulation department at (651) 407-1234 or circ@presspubs.com Press Publications • 4779 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Lic. 02378-012
8A
WHITE BEAR PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
EMISSIONS: Agencies gathering data on how long, at what levels TCE spewed FROM PAGE 1A
in the 2.6 square mile area. At a press conference Jan. 31, Jim Kelly, MDH manager of environmental surveillance and assessment, maintained that TCE was released in the air at levels higher than allowed by permit but the level of exposure to TCE that occurred in the community “is not expected to pose immediate health risks.” “Actual exposure is less for many reasons,” Kelly said. “People move; they don’t spend all their time in one place; there are changes in air pressure and wind that cause emissions to go different directions.” There is potential for health effects, which is why experts recommended quick action. “That was done in this situation,” Kelly noted. “Emissions were stopped.” Elevated levels of TCE may increase risk of certain types of cancer; evidence is non-conclusive whether the solvent causes developmental effects, Kelly said. A manmade chemical, TCE has been around for decades, going back at least to WWII. Home products may contain TCE, including wood fi nishes, glues, paint removers, stain removers and metal cleaners. “If there is good news, TCE does not remain in the body for more than a few days,” Kelly continued. “It would be difficult to say what health implications are for any individual in this situation, but we can say this: The level of exposure to TCE that has occurred in the community is not expected to pose immediate health risks. People with concerns to long-term exposure should discuss it with their health care providers.” Agencies are gathering information on how long the emissions occurred and at what levels. Water Gremlin has cooperated with the MPCA’s requests; the TCE line remains shut down and the public is not being exposed at this time. It will remain shut down as long as necessary. MPCA Land and Air Compliance Manager Sarah Kilgriff said the agency is working as quickly as it can to defi ne the extent of exposures that may have occurred. “There is no ongoing exposure,” she stressed. “That has been shut down.” She declined to comment on enforcement actions. More information on TCE can be found at www. health.state.mn.us.
Water Gremlin issues statement Water Gremlin released this statement to the Press from Carl Dubois, vice president of international manufacturing:
SUBMITTED
This map, provided by the state Pollution Control Agency, shows the area of concern for TCE emissions. It is roughly a 1 to 1.5 mile radius centered on the Water Gremlin plant at 4400 Otter Lake Road.
Water Gremlin has been a proud member of the White Bear Township community for more than 60 years. We employ approximately 300 people from our region and manufacture fi shing sinkers and battery terminals that are distributed across the globe. We apologize for the concern and inconvenience this has caused. The safety of our employees and neighbors continues to be our number one priority. We are working with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to permanently resolve any issues by switching to an alternate solvent that is not a hazardous air pollutant. We will not restart our operations until we are in
IF YOU GO: St t offi fficials i l are holding h ldi a public bli iinformation f ti meeting ti State 6-9 p.m. Feb. 7 at Central Middle School, 4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake. MPCA and Department of Health staff will be available to answer questions. People with questions can also call 651-201-4897. Leave a message and someone will get back to you.
full compliance with MPCA requirements. We are grateful for our partnership with the MPCA and the Minnesota Department of Health as we work to understand this situation and safely resume our operations.
SHELTER: Community responds to call for help during emergency cold snap FROM PAGE 1A
WCCO bought them a cake. “We were all crying,” Mason said. “It was fun and heartening and it was something they had really wanted to do.” “It was really a privilege to participate in that wedding,” Pastor Carlson said. “It was a holy moment.” The wedding in the midst of the emergency shelter just summed up the church’s vision to be in partnership with its community and all people, he noted. “That’s what I think community should be,” Carlson said. The emergency shelter was a community effort. The Boy Scouts loaned cots for the overnight shelter, residents donated blankets and pillows and restaurants donated food, including Four Seasons, Donatelli’s, Roma, and Ha Long Bay. The idea for an emergency shelter came on Jan. 28 before the polar vortex swept in the next day. Mason was at a meeting of Heading Home Washington, a community collaborative to prevent homelessness in Washington County. The group was brainstorming who in the community might be able to offer an emergency warming shelter to adults for the minus 28 F expected temperatures. “I realized, I guess that’s us,” Mason said, thinking of their facilities and large congregation. The St. Andrew’s Resource Center also operates two off-site family shelters
JOE HOLMBERG | SUBMITTED
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Lead Pastor Mike Carlson officiated a wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Reyn Martin, who came to an emergency shelter at the church during the polar vortex the last week of January. Another couple at the shelter volunteered to be the maid of honor and best man.
in Washington County. “The community just reached out immediately to support it,” she noted. The Community Resource Building turned into a day shelter and the church’s gym was an overnight shelter. Ten adults came to the shelter over the three days. Allison Kier, a Washington County social worker, knocked on the windows of cars at a
SUBMITTED
Community members donated bedding for an emergency cold weather shelter at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Jan. 29-31.
rest stop along I-94 where homeless people tend to park their vehicles. Kier visits the rest stop every week. The emergency shelter was a significant opportunity to show them the resources out there to help them fi nd stable housing. “We have been able to connect them to a multitude of different resources and services,” Kier said. “We are resource-saturated (in
Washington County), but access to resources is difficult and we have to understand that homelessness looks different out here.” The emergency shelter closed the evening of Jan. 31 after the resource center’s weekly Thursday evening meal. Ironically, three of the vehicles owned by visitors to the shelter wouldn’t start. St. Andrew’s Resource Center fi xed them, of course.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR PRESS www.presspubs.com
1880’s historic home hits market WHITE BEAR LAKE — One of two private residences in the area listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is for sale. The Queen Anne-style home at 2199 First St. was built in 1885 by Cyrus B. Cobb, an agent for the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, who moved to White Bear Lake in 1879. He also owned Cobb Lumberyard, selling wood, coal and lime near Railroad Avenue and Fifth Street until he died in 1888. According to “Looking Back at White Bear Lake” by Cynthia Vadnais, the home was one of the fi rst built in White Bear as a year-round residence. A religious man, Cobb was active in the church, becoming superintendent of Sabbath School at St. John in the Wilderness. Years after his death, the home served as the fi rst rectory for the church in the early 1900s. The Edward Holtz family purchased the stately Victorian in 1954 and were owners in 1983 when it was nominated for the historic register. The other area home on the NRHP is the Jacobson/Cretzmeyer mansion on Bald Eagle Lake. It once was the summer home of the Norwegian consulate. Dellwood Realtor Joe Benson is marketing the property for Mark and Deborah Nelson. List price is $1.1 million. Asked why the Nelsons were selling the historic house, Benson said they wanted a main floor bedroom. Technically zoned as a duplex, one family has always occupied the brick, multilevel home. The property consists of a third of an acre; 2018 property taxes were $10,400, according to Ramsey County records. “It’s defi nitely one of the most special houses in the White Bear Lake
area, and very nicely restored,” Benson said. Local historian Sara Hanson said the house is the only private residence on the NRHP in White Bear Lake. She’s not sure the changes made over the last three decades would pass a current review, but that is a choice property owners make for themselves. There are guidelines to follow for a property to remain in the NRHP. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s cultural resources worthy of preservation. Properties listed in the Register include buildings, structures and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture, and which possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association. The National Register criteria for evaluating the significance of properties were developed to recognize all people who made a contribution to the country’s history. Debra Neutkens
9A
A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. THE CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings once again from White Bear Town hall. With the polar vortex consuming headlines in & around the State, it’s difficult to think about warm weather recreation; or maybe that’s what we all want to be doing to distract from the cold! Anyway, great news! White Bear Township & the City of White Bear Lake made official a Joint Powers agreement this past month which clears the way for design work regarding the Lake Links Trail-Highway 96 Section north of White Bear Lake with funding received from a legislative grant funding source. This project should start in the early spring with the two organizations working in concert to achieve another regional transportation & recreational outlet. Stay warm! TIPS TO SAFELY CHARGE YOUR ELECTRONICS – • Don’t buy cheaply made, off-brand charging cubes & cables. They can be potential fire hazards, cause electrocution, or damage the device • Throw away charger blocks & cords that are worn or damaged & make sure they are not hot when charging devices • Only charge devices on a hard, flat, noncombustible surface to allow for adequate ventilation, not in bed! • Do not touch any electronic devices that are charging when you are wet or standing in water XCEL ENERGY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE OF, HERE ARE A FEW – • Refrigerator Recycling – recycle your old one for free & you’ll even get cash back in your pocket • Home Energy Audit – for $30 a professional auditor will assess how much energy your home uses & then recommend measures you can take to improve the energy efficiency & safety of your home • Home Energy Squad – for $100 the Home Energy Squad will help implement the recommendations of the Home Energy Auditor & you will receive energy-saving items such as LED bulbs, programmable thermostats, weather stripping & more. They can also perform a blower door test to find those leaks, a thermal audit during winter
season & help you prioritize additional improvements. Installation, labor & materials are free – that’s more than $600 in value • HomeSmart Appliance Repair & Replacement – Xcel offers a variety of repair plans to suit your needs Call Xcel Energy at 866.222.4595 for information on these services. HOW TO PREVENT YOUR PIPES FROM FREEZING – • Keep your garage doors closed, especially if there are water supply lines in the garage • Open kitchen & bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing, especially if your sinks are on an exterior wall • Let the cold water drip from a faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing • Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature during day & night. Again, during a cold snap is not the time to set back the thermostat at night to save a few bucks on your heating bill ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 12, @ 7:00 PM - Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Your voice will be heard as those residents in attendance will Approve by Vote the Town’s 2020 Preliminary Tax Levy & will hear updates on Township activities & comments from public officials in attendance. WATER FACTS – Only 3% of the earth’s surface water is drinkable & water is a precious resource that we should not waste; the average American ho sehold uses ses 400 40 gallons of water per day; a gallon of gasoline takes household nearly 13 gallons of water to produce; it takes six gallons of water to produce a dollar’s worth of paper; & a running hose can waste 6 gallons of water per minute.
Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110
COURTESY OF JOE BENSON | SUBMITTED
The home at 2199 First St. is being quietly marketed by Dellwood Realtor Joe Benson. A pre-listing open house was held Jan. 31.
10A
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
Need groceries? Driverless bus may supply ride BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Thanks to overtures from the Area Chamber of Commerce, the city may serve as a pilot site for pilotless vehicles. University of Minnesota researcher Frank Douma put out a call for community partners interested in testing an autonomous vehicle on its streets. Chamber Executive Director Tom Snell was first to respond. Deploying driverless cars on local roads require local decisions. At a mid-January meeting hosted by the chamber with Douma and city, school district and business representatives, the idea gained serious traction. "There's a lot of private investment right now," said Douma, who is director of state and local policy at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. "More money can be made by selling rides than vehicles. This would provide mobility and access to people who can't drive." Big-name players in the field of autonomous vehicles include Google's Waymo, which currently operates driverless minivans in major cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, Austin and Atlanta, General Motors and Ford. GM plans to offer a self-driving ride-share service called Cruise by end of 2019. Ford promises to have a fully autonomous vehicle by 2021. Polaris is making a vehicle called GEM (global electric mobility) it is testing in downtown Detroit. Waymo also plans to add 20,000 electric Jaguars to its autonomous fleet. In Minnesota, grant money is now available for pilot projects through a MnDOT program called Connected and Automotive Vehicle (CAV) Challenge, a program Douma hopes to tap to fund a possible robo taxi locally. Shuttles like the electric, French-built EZ10 demonstrated on the Twin Cities campus last year could be deployed in White Bear Lake. Douma thinks the locale would make a great place to showcase the technology. "We want people to see it work, get a chance to ride around in it," he
SUBMITTED
The EZ10 is a low-speed driverless bus that may find its way to White Bear Lake streets. The bus has no steering wheel or brake pedal. It can carry up to 12 passengers.
noted, adding the city has the demographics and density for a test project. Although it could change, the autonomous expert is proposing a route that would take elderly riders from the Senior Center in White Bear to Aldi's in Mahtomedi. City Manager Ellen Hiniker told the group attending the chamber meeting that interest in the concept is high. She suggested forming a small committee as the next step to making it happen and agreed the project is worth the time commitment. Next steps, Douma said, are to engage with local stakeholders to understand community needs, address potential hurdles and determine what an ideal route would look like. He hopes to have a plan completed by late spring. If all goes well with the project, it's possible a demonstration could be up and running in less than three years. If it meets a need, it could build into something more permanent. An enthusiastic Tom Snell looks at the shuttle service as a marketing tool. "People will see that our area is a center for innovation. When the creative class looks at where they want to settle, they will look favorably at White Bear Lake and the dynamics this area can bring." Added Snell: "These vehicles are coming much sooner than we think."
SUBMITTED
University of Minnesota researcher Frank Douma, left, gave a December presentation to the White Bear Rotary Club on autonomous vehicles at the invitation of Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tom Snell, right. Rotary presented Douma with a bear statue.
White Bear Lake
AVENUE OF THE ARTS LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE
Empowering youth to thrive on life’s stage.
HANIFL Performing Arts CENTER
WBCA’s Spring 2019 Catalog available now!
FEB. 9-22, 2019 A HUMBLE PIG. A RADIANT SPIDER. ONE TERRIFIC FRIENDSHIP.
Browse exciting classes and events for the whole family.
Stop by to pick up a catalog and enjoy the Ford Family Gallery or check out classes online at www.whitebeararts.org
4971 Long Ave whitebeararts.org 651.407.0597
The story of an unlikely, yet powerful, friendship between a barn spider and a farmyard pig. Based on the beloved children's tale and perfect for audiences of all ages! Call the box office or go online to reserve your seats!
4941 Long Ave lakeshoreplayers.org 651.478.7427
4941 Long Ave childrensperformingartsmn.org 651.336.8613
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
11A
Litigation over lake level in hands of appellate panel BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
ST. PAUL — Time was precious Jan. 24 as both sides in the lake level lawsuit were allotted just 15 minutes to argue their case before a threejudge appellate court. Attorneys representing the Department of Natural Resources (the appellant) and the White Bear Lake Restoration Association (the respondent) chose to spend their minutes arguing over the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA). That state law provides civil remedy to protect air, water, land and other natural resources from pollution, impairment or destruction. In its seventh year of litigation, the lawsuit was fi led against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by the White Bear Lake Restoration Association (WBLRA) in late 2012 when lake levels were dropping. The nonprofit group blames the DNR for the lake’s historic low water levels, contending that groundwater pumping by municipalities is drawing water from the lake into the aquifer below. The DNR is responsible for issuing those water pumping permits. A district court judge sided with the plaintiff in 2017, declaring that the DNR's permitting violated MERA, as well as the Public Trust Doctrine, a law binding the state to protect its natural resources on citizens' behalf. The ruling was appealed and now awaits a deci-
sion by the appellate panel. Judges have 90 days to issue an opinion, which puts the time frame in late April. “Both sides did a good job arguing their cases,” observed Chad Lemmons, attorney for White Bear Township. Both the township and the city of White Bear Lake are intervenors in the suit on the side of the DNR. Lemmons attended the hearing but did not speak. Both the township and city agreed to give their time to the DNR's counsel, Assistant Attorney General Oliver Larson. Larson argued that the lawsuit should have been brought under Section 10 of MERA, according to Lemmons. “Our position and the state's position is that they (the plaintiffs) were ultimately challenging the permits. That is the relief the court granted by ordering the DNR to review and amend municipal permits. Since action on the permits was the ultimate goal of the plaintiffs, it should have been brought under section 116B.10. That was the main argument.” The respondent's attorney, Katie Crosby Lehmann, with Ciresi Conlin LLP, argued in favor of the lower court's decision and determination that MERA permits private citizen groups to challenge government actions that are alleged to impair the environment, including public waters, noted Robins Kaplan attorney Dick Allyn, part of the WBLRA legal team. He's holding out hope that the Legislature will step in to help deal with the pumping problem. “Communities need funding to wean them off
being totally dependent on drawing water off the aquifer,” Allyn said. “They need to develop water systems like Roseville, Maplewood and others who connect to the St. Paul Regional Water System.” That system draws water from the Mississippi River. Whatever the ruling, Allyn is sure one side will try to appeal. “I'd be very surprised if the Supreme Court wouldn't entertain the case,” Allyn said. “This case is destined for it.” Jim Markoe, president of the lake homeowners association, an intervenor on the side of the WBLRA, iterated that oral arguments focused on MERA at the hearing, which is a complicated law. “The other part of the pleading was the Public Trust Doctrine. “It's an extraordinary backstop to the MERA issue in the appeal. If for any reason the court doesn't see eye to eye with us on MERA, the Public Trust Doctrine is ancient law that has carried over to present day. Any arguments to the contrary are pretty weak.” Like Allyn, Markoe feels the case could go to the state's highest court. “It could be a seminal case that will be looked at for a generation or more,” said the lake homeowner. “It has been an honor to be involved with it.” Added Markoe: “The lake is high now and that's a wonderful gift, but rainfall will revert to the mean and the problem will not go away. The science is conclusive.”
White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.
All Are Invited! Traditional Worship Join us at Redeemer! September - May SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online-All ages welcome
Summer AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am
CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X
Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org
3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 4 pm Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 6pm
Traditional Worship at 9 am Contemporary at 9 & 10:30 am
Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary
Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261
TWO SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 9-10am traditional 10:45-11:30am band-led/casual Nursery available for both
You
First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota 650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330
Worship time: Sundays 10am 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Education 10:15 am Worship 11:15 am Fellowship time Older children participate in Children’s Church during worship Find us on Facebook 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org
LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER L Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Lts. Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 2080 Woodlynn Ave. , Maplewood • 651-779-9177
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch
OF THE LAKE
Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM
CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
www.stjudeofthelake.org
Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245
651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin
Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour 9:30 – for all ages – Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org
We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join US!
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community
Rev. Victoria Safford
Rev. Sara Goodman
LEAD MINISTER
ASSISTANT MINISTER
Sunday Services & Religious Ed: 9 & 11am
(651) 426-2369 / wbuuc.org
12A
WHITE BEAR / VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
www.presspubs.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.
SENIOR EXPO When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Where: Lodge at White Bear, 3666 E. County Line Road N. Details: Vendors, demos, samples and information for seniors. Tours of the facility. Contact: 651-779-9255
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE THEY COME FROM When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Learn the history and meaning of the creatures of the Harry Potter franchise, including real-life legends. Free and no registration required. Contact: washcolib.org
MID-WINTER MARRIAGE REFRESHER When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Great Hall, Details: Marriage refresher event open to all couples to learn more about each other, develop helpful skills to deal with conflict, and have the opportunity to create a vision for marriage. $50/couple includes lunch. Contact: 651-762-9155 or saintandrews.org
WINERY WONDERLAND AT 7 VINES VINEYARD When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: 7 Vines Winery, 101 Highway 96 E., Dellwood Details: Wander through the vineyard on snowshoes following twinkling candlelight, singing and dancing to Rat Pack m wblmusic boosters.org usic by Gary LaRue, a complimentary glass of wine, board games and blackjack table, exclusive specials on food and wine, bonfi re, s’mores and prize drawings. $50. Contact: mywahoo adventures.com
WINTERFEST When: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Hot food, boutique, children’s games, inflatables, bingo, cake walk, wine toss, bean bag tournament, raffles, silent auction and more. Contact: 651-429-5337 or churchofstpiusx.org
AGING IN PLACE When: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Free workshop on options and resources to support older adults who prefer to stay in their homes, including information on longterm care. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042
BOOKHOUNDS STORYTIME FOR KIDS
BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9, 16 & 23 Where: GoodKids, 4658 Banning Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Story time for children birth -10 years with parent. Free. Contact: 651-472-9085
When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $6
Top 5 at PressPubs.com: Week of Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2019 Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read the full versions of these most-visited stories
1. State investigates air emissions from township manufacturer. White Bear Press > News 2. Circle Pines takes action to remedy Down Under. Quad Community Press > News 3. Developer intrigued by Centerville’s downtown. Quad Community Press > News 4. Revival of Vadnais’ dome on pause. Vadnais Heights Press > News 5. The Flame may have new owners after all. White Bear Press > News
See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown-St. Croix Valley Area.
burgers. Open to the public. Contact: 651-426-4944
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Kowalski’s, 4391 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Details: Three mile hike along White Bear Lake and surrounding residential areas. Treats at Kowalski’s or Taco John’s. Contact: stpaulhike.com
2ND TUESDAY LUNCH FOR SENIORS When: Noon Tuesday, Feb. 12 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Meet new people and join friends and neighbors for a delicious rigatoni with meat sauce, dinner salad and garlic bread meal, conversation, and bingo. Advanced registration only by noon, Feb. 8. $5/ person. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’VE WRITTEN A BOOK. NOW WHAT? When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Where: WBLAHS South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Attendees will learn about every stage of the publishing process — including marketing and sales — and how to use both traditional and cutting-edge strategies. Registration required; $37 includes resource guide. Contact: 651-407-7500 or whitebear.ce.eleyo.com
NEW PLANTS FOR ZONE 4 GARDENERS When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Speaker Debbie Lonnie will present new plants that work in northern gardens, including woody trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. Refreshments, socializing, silent auction and information. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-770-1141 or mahtomedigardenclub. org
RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP When: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 15 Where: WBLAHS-South Campus Details: Program sponsored by Indian Education includes making a rattle, food,
FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
40th Annual WBL Jazz Night Club Dinner/Dance When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Cafeteria, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Performances by high school jazz ensembles, alumni jazz band, and special guests Free and Easy Band. Dinner catered
music and dance. Both dates required to make rattle. Free. Contact: 651-407-7647
TED TALKS When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: View and discuss influential videos from expert speakers on education business science tech and creativity. February Ted Talk topic is “The Danger of a Single Story.” Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
WEDDING EXPO When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 Where: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake Details: Annual show with over 45 vendors and entertainment. Brides are free; $5/guest. VIP option with swag bag, hors d’oeuvres and mimosas. Register in advance or at the door. Contact: 651-407-1213 or presspubs.com
PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb.18 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township Details: Put on
by Donatelli’s. $30/Adults and $25/Seniors, Children under 12, Military, included dinner and dance. Dance Only $15. Contact: 651-775-7207 or wblmusicboosters.org
snow shoes and go offtrail with a naturalist guide. Follow animal tracks and discover hidden homes beneath the snow. $8.25/child, $4.25/adult, $7/person optional snowshoe rental. Contact: 651-407-5350 or ramseycounty.us
‘IMMIGRANTS, THE 2020 CENSUS, AND FAIR REPRESENTATION IN MINNESOTA’ When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy 61 Details: Public forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area. Contact: 612-618-2502
Theater ‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’ When: 1 & 4 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9 & 16; 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 10 & 17; 7 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 14 & 21; Fridays, Feb. 15 & 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Special 50-minute version of the play designed for a cast of six. Tickets $20/ adults; $10/children. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
BEST PICTURE FESTIVAL
When: Various times on Saturday, Feb. 16 & 23 916 EDUCATION Where: Marcus Oakdale FOUNDATION GALA Theatre When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Details: Moviegoers can Friday, Feb. 22 see all seven theatrical Where: North Metro nominees for Best Event Center, 1000 Gram- Picture, including sie Road, Shoreview animated and live action short fi lms. Food and Details: Annual fundbeverage specials. Allraiser includes dinner, day tickets $28-$35; see hors d’oeuvres buffet, website for titles and silent and live auction. details. Proceeds will support the purchase of science Contact: equipment provide MarcusTheatres.com/ hands-on and technolBestPicture ogy-enriched learning opportunities. Tickets 3RD ANNUAL begin at $75. OSCAR PARTY Contact: 916education When: 6 p.m. Sunday, foundation.org Feb. 24 Where: The Zephyr
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
www.presspubs.com
permit. Open to all ages; minor must be with an adult. Contact: 651-430-8200 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks
KICKSLEDDING, CRAFT AND COCOA
SUBMITTED
‘Underneath the Lintel, The Mystery of the Abandoned Trousers’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: A reclusive librarian finds a book 123 years overdue and he’s compelled to embark on
Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen at a fundraising party for the Zephyr Theatre. $25 includes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, live music, and prizes for predicting the night’s Oscar winners. Semi-formal/ formal attire suggested. RSVP by Feb. 19. Contact: stillwaterzephyr theatre.org
Art GALENTINE’S SIP ‘N SHOP & CREATE When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: Maplewood Mall Details: Cocktails, snacks, door prizes and create your own personalized wood sign. Over 20 designs to choose from. $30 cost of materials and instruction. Contact: yourcreate space.com
STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST When: 9:30-12:30 a.m. Fridays, through Feb. 22 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Come for coffee from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss art, artists, techniques and trends with Neil Johnston; stay for open studio and make art from 10-12:30. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
a worldwide quest to track down the borrower and in the process uncovers a mystery. Performed by veteran fi lm and TV actor, Patrick O’Brien. Tickets $18-$45. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
Music ROYALTY OF ROCK TOUR When: 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St., Stillwater Details: Two bands, Zed Lepplin and The Crown Jewels, perform a tribute to Queen. Tickets $20 online or at the door; $30 VIP. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pizza buffet and drink specials. Contact: one23events.com
MAHTOMEDI MUSIC FACULTY When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: District 832 music faculty perform the gamut of musical styles and genres, individually and collectively. Tickets $20/adults; $15/seniors; $12/students. Proceeds support Kelly Spaulding Memorial Scholarships and school music programs. Contact: wildwoodartist series.com
THE GOLDEN VALLEY ORCHESTRA When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Program will feature the Overture to Rossini’s opera The Barber of Seville, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, and Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Emma Taggart, soloist. Tickets $20.
Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
DUAL-ING PIANOS SING-ALONG When: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 Where: Bloody Mary’s, 96 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Performance featuring Bill and Dan Chouinard is a fundraiser for Wildwood Artist Series. Tickets $15. Contact: wildwoodartist series.com
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘SCIENCE FAIR’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: National Geographic documentary follows nine high school students as they navigate rivalries and setbacks on their journey to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair. Free admission; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Contact: marine communitylibrary.org
GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Pine Point Park, 11900 Norell Ave., Stillwater Details: Learn to identify birds that call the area home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with parks
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Use Norwegian “sparks” or kicksleds then warm up inside around the fi replace to enjoy hot cocoa and prep ice lanterns to take home as a winter luminary. All ages. $10/members; $13/nonmembers; registration required. Contact: 651-433-2427 or warnernaturecenter.org
STARWATCH PARTY WITH MIKE LYNCH When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Use large reflecting telescopes to view winter constellations, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other celestial treasures. Hosted by Mike Lynch, meteorologist and broadcaster. Free with parks permit. Contact: co.washington. mn.us
VALENTINE’S DAY CARRIAGE RIDES When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Pedestrian Plaza, Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Free carriage rides along the river; shopping and dining deals at local establishments all weekend long. Contact: discover stillwater.com
‘UNSTUCK’: AN OCD MOVIE When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Details: Free screening of movie about obsessive compulsive disorder, followed by presentation, and Q & A from experts at Rogers Behavioral Health. Open to the public. Contact: familymeans. org
OWL PROWL When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Hike through the winter woods listening for owls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 12+. Free for members; $10 nonmembers. Space limited. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
WHITE BEAR / VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
VALENTINE’S COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Where: Running Aces Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner Chris Barnes, featuring Rick Logan, and hosted by Trish Cook. $20 in advance, $25 Day of Show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
STARLIGHT TUBING When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Where: Wild Mountain Recreation Area, 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls Details: Wild Chutes tubing lanes are lit up with hundreds of sparking lights for a family fun adventure. Contact: wildmountain. com
CENTERVILLE LIONS ICE FISHING CONTEST When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Where: Centerville Lake, park entrance at County Road 14 and Lake St. Details: Tournament ticket sales at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. fishing contest; 2 p.m. final weigh-in. $10/ hole. Door prizes, kid’s handouts, raffle, booya, chili, hot dogs, beer and mixed drinks. Food items collected for food shelf.
13A
Contact: 651-429-2140 or e-clubhouse.org/sites/ centerville/
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions. Online: presspubs.com/ calendar Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
14A
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
www.presspubs.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
LOOKING BACK Week of February 3 – February 9, 2019 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.
1919 The C.O.N.D. mothers party last Saturday afternoon was a great success. Mr. Morton of the “War Camp Community Service” demonstrated to us how singing helped the boys go over the top and will help us accomplish all of our tasks if we will sing with spirit… At the Tuesday evening meeting an ordinance was read and adopted providing for an official garbage collector for the village. Many housekeepers at present are at a loss to know what to do with their garbage and how to dispose of it….
1944 What part does the mother of the bridegroom play in his wedding? Answer – On the day of the wedding the mother of the bridegroom enters the church on the arm of the head usher, just before the bride enters. She sits on the right side of the church, in the first pew. After the ceremony the family of the groom follow the family of the bride from the church after the wedding party leave. At the reception the bride and groom may receive alone, or they may receive with the wedding party, the bride’s family and the groom’s family. This is a matter of choice. Finally, mothers of the groom know their roles…
1969 Avalon Wig Salon, Inc. 621 Fourth Street, Washington Birthday Specials, $8.95 Cold Wave Complete, hair cut, shampoo, set and conditioner - $6.00….
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | SUBMITTED
The Gloria Marsh & Darryl (Red) Williams Wedding Party, ca. 1940.
has joined forces with ReMax. 429-7777. Pager 643-9911….
1994 Air Force Airman Joshua A. Chrest, of Mahtomedi, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Paula Kavaloski, of White Bear, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota- Duluth, for the Fall Quarter….Fire for Hire – Realtor Patty Gatto
Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Gangster Bus Tour - Saturday, April 27, 2019 Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s era gangsters who laid low
in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance club. Tours depart at 10 & 11:30 am $20/$15 WBLAHS Members. Advance Tickets Required at Whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327 during open hours.
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
Join us in congratulating our Press Publications staff on 4 awards given by the Minnesota Newspaper Association!
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Have a ball H b ll att S Sweetheart th t D Dance Spend a special evening with your preschool to grade 2 sweetheart at the third annual Sweetheart Dance from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. Dance to music by a DJ, have your picture taken in front of a Valentine backdrop, and enjoy refreshments and conversation. Pizza will be available at $1 a slice. Cost is $14 for one child with adult(s), $21 for two, and $28 for three or more. To register for the event sponsored by Mahtomedi Community Education, call 651-407-2018 or visit communityed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us.
State historical record catalog improved The Minnesota Historical Society rolled out a new look for the Library and Archives catalog at mnpals-mhs.primo.exlibrisgroup.com. Through a partnership with the Minnesota Program for Automated Library Systems (PALS), the Gale Family Library has launched an updated integrated library system that provides the same information and access to MNHS collections with many new functions. Highlights include: A new, updated library catalog that will work on mobile devices; the ability to link directly to library records; the ability for researchers to save and export library records; and support for those searching many public domain materials available through other special libraries and collections.
Scouts learn about public safety Scouting Day 2019 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ramsey County Public Works facility in Arden Hills. Scouting Day is a special event where Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts learn about the work performed by public safety agencies in Ramsey County. The annual event includes educational activities, equipment displays and demonstrations. Youth and families can interact with deputies, officers, and volunteers from Crime Prevention, DARE, K-9 Unit, S.W.A.T. Team, Water Patrol Dive Team, Youth Explorer Post, Community Support Services, County Public Works, Emergency Management, Allina Ambulance, Lake Johanna Fire Department, Salvation Army, Army National Guard and more. Scout leaders are encouraged to sign up by Friday, Feb. 15. Register online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ScoutDay2019
CHURCH BRIEFS Megachurch adding 8th campus Carter Johnson
Vicki Dobson
Elizabeth Callen
Brianna Luecke
Matt McMillian Gene Johnson
Leanne Swanson
Debra Neutkens
Richard Breustedt
Jeanne Kuenzli
Sara Marie Moore
Jim Bluth
Lisa Graber
Sharon Schuler
Shannon Granholm
Pat Ledwein
Myrna Press
Patti Carlson
Zac Hoppe
Dennis Selbitschka
Ivy Cavegn
Randy Roberts
Evelyn Duvall
Rachel Waller
Gayle Dirks
Kim Miller
Gao Yang
Patty Steele
Cori Black
Adam Henschell
Tina McMillian
Amy Johnson
Amanda Stedje
The megachurch known as Eagle Brook is expanding once again. The Lino Lakes-based Christ-centered church is adding an eighth campus in Lakeville. Beginning April 14, services will be conducted at Lakeville South High School. A posting online read: “Having a location in the south metro allows for our church to get closer to fulfilling a vision of having an Eagle Brook campus within a 20-minute drive of anyone in the Twin Cities.” The agreement with the high school is for three years.
Opportunities for a permanent location are being explored. Campuses are also located in Anoka, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, Wayzata, White Bear Lake and Woodbury.
Valentine’s party for retirees Community of Grace Lutheran Church will hold a Valentine’s party for retirees at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14. Devotions, a meal and program will be part of the event. Cost of the event is $6. To sign up, contact hannah@gracepeople.church or call 651-429-5349.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
15A
ON BUSINESS NEW LOCATION!
SAVE ON NEW
AND LIQUIDATED • Replace doors in existing jambs • Stair Parts • Lock sets by EmtekTM • Interior doors • Exterior doors • Door hardware • Mouldings (wood, paintable) • Custom door hanging
Mouldings, Doors & More 3588 Hoffman Rd East
Mouldings, Doors&More Mouldings, Doors & More has moved!!!
M-F 9-6, Sat 9-2
mouldingsdoorsandmoremn.com • 651-486-7194
Mark Meader Serving Your Home Financing needs for 34 Years
• •
Provided financing for more than 10,000 families Over $1.5 billion in Loans Funded Mark Meader Senior Loan Officer 651-653-7667 PERL Company License: PERL Mortgage, Inc is an Illinois residential mortgage licensee (MB0004358) and equal housing lender. Licensed by the California Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. NMLS #19186 - Minnesota License # MN-MO-20541807, Minnesota Department of Commerce, 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2198, (651) 539-1600 - NMLS #: 47763; MN: 47763; WI: 8137
Same Day Crowns
Dr. Joy Johnson
Dental Care for the Entire Family
651-653-3802
4100 Bellaire Avenue www.WhiteBearLakeDental.com
About Spotlight on Business Spotlight on Business is a promotional opportunity for businesses in the White Bear, Dellwood, Mahtomedi Area and Willernie.In addition to your ads, businesses also receive a special center article featuring news, photo and information about their company. Contact Patti Carlson at 651-
407-1214 to find out more about this special opportunity for your business!
We are not on the corner Of Highway 61 and County Rd E anymore. But we haven’t moved far! We are now at 3588 Hoffman Road East in Vadnais Heights. We are only 1 block east of our old location. And we still have the Same great deals. We have MDF doors on sale now. Two Panel, Two different Three Panel styles and a 5 Panel style. They can be used for our great CUT-TO-MATCH service, (where you replace doors in your existing jambs), or they can be prehung in the frame size you need. Either way, it’s all about the service. We still have all the same mouldings. We have Interior and Exterior Doors. Maybe the bone chilling weather we just experienced told you that you need a new front door. Come see what we can do for you! So, If you need Doors, Mouldings, Stair Parts or other related products, Come see the experts at Mouldings, Doors & More. Your Alternative to The Big Box Stores!!
You’ll learn gymnastics and SO MUCH MORE! Develop confidence, coordination, flexibility and self-esteem—and have fun!
• Gymnastics for boys and girls, ages 18 mo. - 18 yrs. • Birthday parties • Camps and field trips • Open gym • USAG competitive teams
Free Trial Class
651.777.4776 | ww.flipsgym.com
Good for one Free trial gymnastics class at FLIPS Gymnastics. For new students only. Call Today!
The Lice Lounge Hair Care Center
Relax, we’ll take it from here. • Natural & Chemical Free! • Phone consultations with schools & parents • Diagnostics lice checks in-house, schools, camps & day care facilities • Products from prevention to at home DIY
Come in for your head check today! www.TheLiceLounge.com 651.666.0513 | help@TheLiceLounge.com 2168 3rd Street, Suite 2D WBL
SCHWARTZ FINANCIAL GROUP • Income Alloca on Re rement Strategies • Efficient Re rement Tax Planning Strategies
Mouldings, Doors & More 3588 Hoffman Road East Vadnais Heights MN 55110 651-486-7194 M-F 9-6 Sat 9-2 mouldingsdoorsandmoremn.com
Just around the corner! One mile north of Maplewood Mall 3505 Commerce Blvd. White Bear Lake
Lee Schwartz Independent Agent
• Protec ng individuals, families, business owners and their employees when life throws a curveball
Phone: (651) 324-0364 | Email: Lee@LeeAnthonySchwartz.com Like & Follow Lee at Facebook.com/LeeAnthonySchwartz to increase your financial IQ
16A
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com p p
1.
AROUND TOWN
2.
4.
3.
1. White Bear Township resident Brad Dupery didn’t let minus 26 temps stop him from a morning jog Jan. 30 along South Shore Boulevard. — Carter Johnson
5.
2. An unidentified flyer strapped on a pair of skis and soared over White Bear Lake in an ultralight Saturday, Feb. 2 at the conclusion of the Bear’ly Open. — Debra Neutkens 3. Event planner Lisa Beecroft takes down the sponsor pole atop a mound of snow at the end of the 2019 Bear’ly Open Feb. 2. The weather cooperated to make “for a fabulous day of golf and festivities,” she said. The St. Paul Winter Carnival royal court kicked off the event, which benefits the White Bear Area Food Shelf. — Debra Neutkens 4. Terry Koves, past chair of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, posed with Gopher women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen at the Chamber annual meeting Jan. 25. Whalen was guest speaker. The jersey belonged to Koves’ daughter who had it autographed by Whalen at a Mall of America event when the coach played for the Gophers. — Shari Wilson 5. The minus 27 degrees didn’t seem to bother these robins getting a drink in a White Bear Township backyard. — Pete Salisbury
Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted Around Town. Please email your best shot to whitebearnews@presspubs.com. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo.
Same Day Crowns
THE LAKE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019
INSIDE: SPORTS
PUBLIC NOTICES
Dr. Joy Johnson
Dental Care for the Entire Family
651-653-3802
CLASSIFIEDS
CALL-A-SPECIALIST
DOWNTIME
4100 Bellaire Avenue www.WhiteBearLakeDental.com
SCORE: Bear boys hockey conference champs PAGE 4B
BEAR’ly Open expressions Above: Marguerite Furlong busts some dance moves out on the ice with the White Bear Mitsubishi mascot. The local auto dealership was the presenting sponsor of the 12th annual BEAR’ly Open benefit for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Additional event sponsors included the White Bear Rotary, Auto Glass Express, The Carlson Clinic, SVL and Husnik Homes.
PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Above: Adam “Hippo” Cardwell’s teammates look surprised and impressed as they watch his shot down the icy fairway fly toward the green. At left: Rick and Kim Lucio, Linda Osterbauer and Paul Fettinger got into the spirit of the playful event with pirate costumes. Find more photos online at presspubs. com.
At right: Jay, Liz, Maggie and Bella Chmieleski pose after finishing their golf round.
CBD STORE MAPLEWOOD MALL
PRIMEAU’S
TREE
SERVICE
Dr. Christopher Phillips
BUY
• Certified Arborist • 43 Years Exp. • Family Owned • Expert Removals • Expert Trimming • Shrub Trimming • Low Prices
Call Mark 651-773-5643
Podiatrist– Foot Specialist
1 GET ONE
Geetha J. Damodaran, D.D.S Diane Fish, D.D.S
4641 White Bear Pwy, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Telephone: (651)429-0404 www.birchlakedental.com
Medical and Surgical Management of the Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine
50% OFF SISIKYOU
SUNGROWN CBD PRODUCTS ONLY
WWW.NOTHINGBUTHEMP.NET
Treatment of Adults and Children with Foot Conditions
OUR GUARANTEE
• Ingrown Toenails • Arch & Heel Pain • Bunions • Hammer Toes • Senior & Diabetic Foot Care • Arthritic Feet
Our CBD prices are less than local competitors. Our quality is better. All of our products have won prestigious cannabis awards. All products are 3rd party lab tested and we can provide results. I understand the statements regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This Product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Results from products may vary. These items are not intended to cure, treat or prevent any diseases
Fantastic Auto Repair p at Fantastic Prices!
North Suburban BP • 415 Hwy. 96 Shoreview • 651-484-9600 Shoreview BP • 5990 Hodgson Rd. Shoreview • 651-483-1614
4653 White Bear Pwky White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-3995
— 2019 —
Wedding Expo FEBRUARY 17, 2019, 11 AM - 2 PM Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn 4940 State Highway 61, White Bear Lake | MN
Brides are Free GUESTS ARE $5
REGISTER TODAY!
Send your name, address, phone number & wedding date to: marketing@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213
www.WhiteBearFootAndAnkleClinic.com
Better Gas For Better Cars!
AND OUTDOORS
2B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
www.presspubs.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Huge crowd sees thriller as Bears nipped 72-68 BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
With 1,100 fans packed into the White Bear Lake gym, the Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders rallied for a payback 72-68 win over the Bears on Friday evening, Feb. 1. The No. 12 ranked Bears (15-3) had nipped the defending state champion Raiders 69-68 on their court on Dec. 18. The rematch was equally intense, with the No. 13 Raiders (13-4) pushing ahead at the end in a seesaw battle. The game drew a near-capacity crowd with full stands on both sides of the court and dozens of fans standing. Capacity is 1,200. “It was a great crowd tonight and a fun atmosphere,� said Bear coach Keith Lockwood. This was also Coaches vs. Cancer Night, a fundraiser, and the atmosphere included the Timberwolves Slam Squad giving dunk exhibitions, and their mascot Crunch. The Bears, down 37-32 at the half, led 54-43 after a long 3-pointer by Brice Peters. The Raiders, extremely quick and freewheeling with excellent shooting, pulled ahead 64-58 and held on. The Raiders had a 70-66 lead and the ball when Mathias Beck revived the Bears hopes with a mid-court steal and recovery, and a pass to Isaac Tessier for a layup. However, the Bears could not make another
LISA SIDDONS | SUBMITTED
The Bear basketball team posed with the Timberwolves mascot Crunch and their Slam Team after the game with Cretin-Derham Hall.
steal and Curtis Jones clinched it for CDH with two free shots. Jeremy Beckler logged 29 points and 10 rebounds for the Bears. Sam Schwartz pumped in 22. Tessier had eight points. Cretin-Derham Hall has just one
WINTER OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 21 | 9- 11 AM L I B E R T YCL A S S I C A L AC A D E M Y.O R G/O P E N H O U S E
starter back from its state champion team, Jaeden King, who sank 19 points. However, two excellent players transferred in. Jones, from Minneapolis South, nailed 26 points. Tre Hollomon, from Minneapolis North, had eight, including a 3-point
shot and 3-point play in succession that gave the Raiders a 61-58 lead. The Bears beat New Prague 71-60 on Saturday as Beckler had 23 points, nine rebounds and two blocks; Tessier 17 points and 10 assists; and Sam Schwartz 15 points and 10 rebounds.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
3B
Longtime star Schwintek leads Bear girls Nordic to 3rd place BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Olivia Schwintek made all-conference for the fourth time in leading the White Bear Lake girls Nordic ski team to third place in the Suburban East Conference meet on Friday, Feb. 1. The senior captain placed fourth with a total time of 32:16 (17:21 in classic, 14:55 in skate) at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington. She was 11th, ninth and fourth the previous three years. “Olivia is special because of her work ethic. I do not know if I have ever seen a skier work harder — at skiing, in school, and being a men-
tor for younger skiers,” coach Seth Salenger assessed. “Her success on the snow is a direct result of how special she is.” Schwintek was fi fth after the morning classic race and moved up one spot in the afternoon skate. “I’m stronger at skate and I always make up some time,” she said, “but it’s important to have a good classic race, too.” About the team’s third-place fi nish among eight, she said, “Third place is pretty good because we have two teams in our conference, Forest Lake and Stillwater, who are always among the top teams in the state.” Stillwater had the champion, Libby Tuttle
(30:01), and had four of the top nine in capturing the team championship. The Bears had three all-conference skiers (top 22) in Schwintek, sophomore Lauren Loppnow in 15th place, and senior Clarise Larson 20th. They also had senior Emily Brockberg 32nd, and eighth-graders Megan Ryan and Maddy Bystrom 55th and 56th, among 67 contestants. Team standings were Stillwater 472, Forest Lake 472, White Bear Lake 393, Mounds View 392, Roseville Area 385, East Ridge 368, Woodbury 304 and Park of Cottage Grove 118.
MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr gymnasts finish conference duals 6-0 Mahtomedi gymnasts finished 6-0 in conference duals with a victory over Simley 141.3 to 113.175 there Thursday evening, Jan. 31. The conference meet will be held Thursday at Henry Sibley. In the win over Simley, Kate Ryan won all-around (36.3), vault (9.2) and floor
(9.325), took second on bars (9.025) and third on beam (8.75). Bella Frattalone won bars (9.425) and beam (9.5). Zoe Bush placed second on bars (9.0) and beam (career-high 9.0) and third on floor (8.925). Caylee Greeder scored 9.125 on floor.
Zephyr icemen take No. 1 Hermantown to OT, lose 2-1 Mahtomedi added Hermantown to its boys hockey schedule four years ago, and got drubbed by the perennial Class A power in the first three meetings. The Zephyrs gave the Hawks a battle in their fourth try, though, taking the Iron Rangers to overtime before falling 2-1 at home Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2. Hermantown (15-3-1), ranked first in Class 1A, and state champs in 2016 and 2017, outshot the No. 6 Zephyrs 40-21 overall and 6-2 in overtime. It ended when Joey Pierce wristed one past Zephyr goalie Ben Dardis at 3:58 after Dardis made 38 saves to give the No. 7 ranked Zephyrs (15-4-1) a chance. Dylan L’Allier got Mahtomedi on the board in the second period. Hermantown’s Sam High knotted in third period. Mahtomedi lost to Hermantown 4-1, 9-2 and 6-2 in previous seasons. The Zephyrs beat Orono 3-1 Thursday on goals by Pilarski, Adam Johnson, and Joe Paradise and 28 saves by John Poirer.
Girls rally for win, finish hockey regular season
NANCY STANKIEWICZ | SUBMITTED
Jake FitzPatrick Mahtomedi Wrestling s chosen by press staf *Athlete f
Athlete
of the
Week*
Kate Ryan won floor (above), vault and allaround against Simley.
Mahtomedi scored twice early in the third period and held on to defeat Hopkins/St. Louis Park 5-4 on Thursday evening, Jan. 31. The Zephyrs lost to Hudson 3-0 on Saturday and finished the regular season 11-12-2. Goals by Karen Miller and Gabby Franco (power play) gave the Zephyrs the lead against H/SLP. Abby Hansen and Emme Nelson also scored on power plays (the Zephyrs were 3-for-5) and Megan Johnson even strength. Erin Brousseau drilled three goals to give H/SLP (5-181) a 4-3 lead the second period. Mahtomedi, which finished 5-4-1 in the Metro East for third place, will start Section 4A Saturday or Tuesday, depending on seeding, at Woog Arena.
Jake FitzPatrick, Mahtomedi senior wrestler, has a 35-2 record with 14 pins, 10 technical falls, and 80 takedowns. He has won three tournament titles — at Maple Grove, Cambridge-Isanti, and the 18-team East Ridge Ruckus — while placing second at Northfield. FitzPatrick is 122-19 in his career. He placed fourth in the state Class AA tournament last year, and is ranked No. 4 at 126 pounds currently. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
651-482-1322 maplewoodtoyota.com • maplewoodscion.com
MAPLEWOOD
T TOYOTA
Zephyr girl cagers tip Tartan 59-56 Mahtomedi Zephyrs edged Tartan 59-56 in girls basketball at home Friday evening, Feb. 1. Ella Hronski and Saley Underwood each netted 13 points and Zoey Washington 11 for the Zephyrs (612). Kendra Ekereke had 17 and Takara Mason 13 for the Titans (6-11).
Wrestlers win 2 of 3 at Armstrong duals Mahtomedi wrestlers won two of three in the Armstrong Duals on Saturday, Feb. 2. “It was a 12-team, 3-dual
event, against quality competition, which will help prepare the Zephyrs for section competition in a couple of weeks,” coach Matt Oswald said. The Zephyrs (20-10) beat Delano, ranked No. 11 in Class 2A, in the first round, 45-24, the defeated Rogers 47-29. Woodbury stopped the Zephyrs 50-10 in the final round. Bryce FitzPatrick created some excitement by defeating Class 3A’s 8thranked Brady Moesenthin of Woodbury 6-1 at 138 pounds. Hunter Hall recorded his 50th career victory. Jake FitzPatrick (126) and Reid Lawrence (152) each went 3-0.
4B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
White Bear icemen wrap up Suburban East crown BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
After a three-year absence, White Bear Lake is back at the top of the Suburban East Conference in boys hockey. The Bears wrapped the SEC championship Saturday, Feb. 2, turning back Stillwater 3-0 at home. Coach Tim Sager’s team is 14-0-1 in conference with one SEC game left, against Woodbury Feb. 14. Cretin-Derham Hall is 11-2 and Stillwater 9-4, each losing twice to the Bears. Sam Verkerke, Jake Klein and Lleyton Roed scored against Stillwater, with Billy Rose and Grant Hofeld each assisting on two goals and Klein on the other. Making 19 saves for the shutout was Tyler Steffens. “It has been quite the journey this year, starting in June,” Sager reflected. “The team has worked extremely hard, on and off the ice, to be successful this year. We are excited, but there is so much more to be accomplished, and our guts know that.” The Bears were conference champions in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015, then fi nished fourth, third and second the next three years. They just missed last year with a 14-1-1 record while CDH was 14-0-2. The Bears thumped Roseville 6-1 on Thursday, sparked by Sam Newpower with three goals and Blake Meister with a goal and three assists. Zach Kuyava and Klein also scored. The No. 7 ranked Bears (17-3-1) hosted No. 1 Edina on Tuesday, Feb. 5 (see presspubs.com). They were supposed to meet No. 3 Blaine last Tuesday but it was canceled due to the extreme cold.
Bear wrestler notches 100th mat win BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
T.J. Turinske earned his 100th career victory while going 3-0 last week as the White Bear Lake wrestlers had one win and two losses. The senior 160-pounder reached the milestone with a decision during a 57-21 loss to Stillwater at home Thursday evening. He is 25-3 with 13 pins this year and ranked No. 5 at 160 pounds. In his career, he is 102-59 with 54 pins. “He is a coach’s
dream, as to his work ethic, passion to be his best, and willingness to help others strive to be at their best,” coach Craig Nasvik said. On Saturday, the Bears (6-12) beat Rochester Century 57-15 and lost to St. Charles 57-21 in Rochester. In the three matches, Luke Parzyck at 285 had two wins and a forfeit. Matt Sloan (182), Tyler Brock (106) and Jacob Welch (195) each won twice, with Welch, a sophomore, nabbing his first two varsity wins.
BUSINESS BRIEFS New location for plumbing shop White Bear Plumbing has moved to 1665 Ninth St. The shop was previously visible on Hwy. 61 but has relocated. Its staff of plumbers still provide a full line of services for both commercial and residential customers. Call them at 651-426-6000 or email office@ whitebearplumbing.com.
Women in Leadership series launches Vadnais Heights Mayor Heidi Gunderson will speak at the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation's first Women in Leadership series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at Jimmy's Event Center in Vadnais Heights. Gunderson is president of Woody's Rebar Company. The series offers inspiration from local business leaders. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Register at vhedc.com/womenfeb.
Business award nominations open The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation is receiving nominations for its annual Rising Stars Award and Business Leadership Award. The Rising Stars Award is awarded to an individual younger than 40 years of age who demonstrates outstanding leadership that benefits the community and its citizens. The Business Leadership Award is designed to honor an individual who has achieved recognition in their field and made significant contributions to the respective profession and business or organization. These awards will be presented at its Business Appreciation Event on Thursday, March 28, at Jimmy’s Event Center. Nominations will be accepted until March 1. To nominate, visit www.vhedc.com/awards.
BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED
Chase Bill rushes the net against Stillwater, flanked by Blake Meister.
Zephyr boys lose to powers Tartan and Mankato East (at buzzer) BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mahtomedi boys basketball lost a pair of games last week that probably won’t hurt their No. 6 ranking in Class 3A although the Zephyrs would certainly rather have the wins. The Zephyrs (12-5) lost a conference clash at Tartan 63-52 on Thursday, Jan. 31, that left the two teams tied for the Metro East lead, each 7-1. Titan guard Antwon Kimmons dominated with 27 points, 11 rebounds and six steals. For Mahtomedi, J’vonne Hadley had 15 points, and Devin Melzer 14 points and 11 rebounds. Mahtomedi beat the Titans (14-2, ranked No. 14 in Class 4A) earlier, 57-51. A last second tip-in basket gave No. 5 Mankato East a 66-64 win over the Zephyrs on Saturday at the Breakdown Community Classic at St. Michael-Albertville. Hadley blocked a shot with :03 left but the Cougars retained the ball and missed another shot before Jordan Merseth tipped that one in while the horn sounded. Hadley had 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Zac Centers notched 20 points. Melzer got another double double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and scored to tie the game 64-64 with 20 seconds left. Jax Madsen sniped for 24 points and Merseth had 16 for
BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED
Mahtomedi’s Devin Melzer scores to tie the game 64-64 against Mankato East.
Mankato East (15-1). “Disappointing to lose, but overall, I’m pleased with the guys’ effort in both games,” coach Keith Newman said. “We didn’t take care of the ball well enough to win (against Tartan), yet we were tied at the five-minute mark.
“Mankato East is a very good team, and the game was about as even as it can be, in all statistical categories. Our missed free throws (four of the last five) was a problem … uncharacteristic as we have been near 70 percent all season.”
WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear girl skaters split two 1-0 games to close regular season White Bear Lake girls hockey closed conference play with a 1-0 win over Cretin-Derham Hall and a 1-0 loss to Roseville Area last week. The Bears were 7-6-2 in the Suburban East for fi fth place among nine teams, and will take a 10-12-2 record into Section 4AA starting Saturday at Aldrich Arena. Calla Frank — named one of 10 contenders for the state’s top goalie award on Thursday — stopped 48 of 49 shots in two games. Stephanie Wolkerstorfer, junior forward, picked a good time for her first career goal, with 4:38 left in the game against CDH, assisted by Ellie Sarauer.
Gymnasts are 4-4 after beating Woodbury Bear gymnasts outscored Woodbury 136.925 to 128.625 at home Thursday evening, squaring their dual meet record at 4-4. Delany Gunderson led with 35.10 points all-around. Madalyn Everson scored 31.25, Riley Robovsky 31.15 and Madison Carroll 30.475. Event leaders were Hailey Swanson (9.1) and Gunderson (9.05) in vault, Grace Squires (9.45) in uneven bars, Gunderson (9.2) on beam, and Gunderson (9.35) and Swanson (9.325) on floor exercise. The Bears have one conference dual left, at Forest Lake on Feb. 7.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
5B
Bear conference champ in Nordic; team 4th BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake has a Nordic Ski individual conference champion, probably for the fi rst time. Senior Tryg Solberg was fi rst into the chute and led the Bears to fourth place in the nine-team Suburban East Conference meet on Friday, Feb. 1 at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington. “The race set up well for him. He had a plan, executed it, and got the result he was shooting for,” coach Seth Salenger assessed. “Physically, he has amazing balance. He can glide on skis like no one I have seen before. Mentally, Tryg is a competitor. He wants to win and he is smart about how he does it.” Salenger said that Solberg is the program’s fi rst champ, as far as he can determine. The Bears compete in a conference with two of the strongest programs in the state (Stillwater and Forest Lake). “We have had some very successful skiers, but never a conference champion,” Salenger said, adding that Solberg has “been skating phenomenally all year.” Solberg completed the morning classic race in 14:21 and started the afternoon skate race
15 seconds behind the leader, Nick Parent of Forest Lake. He had a strong skate (13:05), took the lead and pulled away. His total time of 27:36 was 27 seconds ahead of Parent, who was one of four Rangers in the top eight as they captured the team championship. “I didn’t really expect it, but there were four or five of us who had a good chance,” said Solberg, who placed sixth last year and 15th as a sophomore. “We’ve been pretty close (in previous races). I’ve gone against all of them.” Also a distance runner on strong Bear track and cross country teams, Solberg is fi nding Nordic to be especially fun. “It’s faster, it doesn’t hurt your knees, and it’s more exciting,” he said. The Bears also had junior Isaac Maruyama placing 26th, senior Thomas Perreira 31st, sophomore Kolby Bachmeier 35th, junior Liam Fritz 38th, sophomore Hayden Weddell 42nd, and sophomore Trevor Locke 49th among 64 contestants. Team standings were Forest Lake 476, Stillwater 455, Roseville Area 400, White Bear Lake 394, Mounds View 391, East Ridge 381, Park of Cottage Grove 219, and Woodbury 115. The Bears will return to Hyland Park Reserve on Wednesday for the section meet.
SARAH SOLBERG | SUBMITTED
Tryg Solberg heads toward the finish in the lead at the Suburban East meet.
DNR announces appointments The Department of Natural Resources has announced leadership appointments in its Commissioner’s Office. DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen named current Assistant Commissioner Barb Naramore as deputy DNR commissioner. Since 2013, Naramore has overseen three divisions (Ecological and Water Resources, Forestry, and Lands and Barb Naramore Minerals) and worked frequently with other divisions on interdisciplinary efforts. Prior to joining the DNR, Naramore was executive director of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, where she worked with five states, federal agencies and stakeholder groups on river-related programs and policies, including a groundbreaking aquatic ecosystem restoration and monitoring program. Naramore will oversee the agency’s regional directors, Bob Meier assistant commissioners and general counsel. She has often been the spokesperson for the DNR regarding the lake level lawsuit filed more than six years ago by the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, now in appeal. Assistant Commissioner Bob Meier will also continue leading the DNR’s legislative and governmental affairs efforts. He has been with the DNR since 2003, serving as legislative affairs director and as assistant commissioner.
www.misgeninsurance.com
MIKE MISGEN INDEPENDENT AGENT
651-779-3090 1895 East County Rd. E Suite 208 • White Bear Lake
Auto • Home • Business • Life
GET PAID TO
STAY FIT LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB? Are you competing with a phone for a few minutes with your child? Try a paper route!
30-40min a week.
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS Contact our circulation department at (651) 407-1234 or circ@presspubs.com Press Publications • 4779 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
6B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
www.presspubs.com www presspubs com
Reel talk Good
Worth a Look
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Weather tidbits
Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com
Forget it
Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.
“THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY” (NR) [NETFLIX ONLY] — When a headstrong British writer (Lily James) leaves her American fiancé (Glen Powell) on the docks in 1946 to head to the island of Guernsey, which was occupied by the Nazis during WWII, to write an article for the publisher (Matthew Goode) of a London-based publication in this poignant 124-minute film based on the 2008 bestselling novel by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer and highlighted by wonderful cinematography, she discovers a fascinating story about the origins of the quirky-named book club as she interviews its members (Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtney, Katherine Parkinson, et al.) and unexpectedly finds herself attracted to handsome farmer (Michael Huisman) who is caring for a young girl (Florence Keen) whose mother (Jessica Brown Findlay) was the founder of the literary society.
SUNRISE / SUNSET
WEATHER TIDBIT
Wed Feb. 6
7:27
5:28
Thu Feb. 7
7:25
5:29
Fri
Feb. 8
7:24
5:31
Sat Feb. 9
7:23
5:32
Sun Feb. 10
7:22
5:34
Mon Feb. 11
7:20
5:35
Tue Feb. 12
7:19
5:36
Well that was exciting! I love breaking records. Good or bad. It’s not easy getting down to -30º, so when we do it’s big news. My station and many other backyard thermometers reached -30º or colder on Wednesday, January 30. For the experience of it, I went out and ran when it was -28º; I dressed properly and was plenty comfortable. What’s odd is how good -5º Thursday evening felt. This past weekend, before the fog and mist rolled in on Saturday, my station reached 39º and I was out running in shorts. Maybe I passed you by, because everyone was out. We’ve made it through the worst and now have the rest of winter to play out.
Crossword
“RBG” (PG) [SOME THEMATIC ELEMENTS AND LANGUAGE.] [STREAMING ONLY] — An engaging, informative, insightful, candid, in-depth, 98-minute documentary that focuses on the life and career journey of brilliant, workaholic, 84-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg from her days growing up in Brooklyn, marrying her supportive tax attorney husband Martin Ginsberg, raising children Jane and James, facing discrimination at Harvard and Columbia Law Schools, working as a law professor at Rutgers University, and eventually landing the top job as a Supreme Court Justice where she continues to fight for gender equality and consists of black-and-white photographs, footage of her 1993 Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing, film clips, and interview snippets with NPR commentator Nina Totenberg, lawyers Sharron Frontier Cohen and Ted Olson, Director of the Women’s Rights Project Kathleen Peratis, Director of American Civil Liberties Union Aryeh Neier, judge Harry Edwards and Helen Alvaré, “Notorious R.B.G.: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg” authors Shana Knizhnik and Irin Carmon, former law clerks Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen and Aaron Saiger, President Bill Clinton, senator Orrin Hatch, former stenographers Mary Hartnett and Wendy Williams, writer and activist Gloria Steinem, plaintiffs Lily Ledbetter and Stephen Wiesenfeld, Harvard Law School graduate Brenda Feigen, writer Arthur R. Miller, strategist Frank Chi, fitness trainer Bryant Johnson, actor Robert Longbottom, and family members, including husband Marty, son James, daughter Jane, and granddaughter Clara Spera.
“SERENITY” (R) [LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, SEXUAL CONTENT, AND SOME BLOODY IMAGES.] — A captivating, twist-filled, risqué, unpredictable, mysterious, thought-provoking, star-dotted (Diane Lane, Djimon Hounsou, Jeremy Strong, and Robert Hobbs), 106-minute neo-noir thriller in which a tunaobsessed boat captain (Matthew McConaughey), who has a fishing-loving, IT genius son (Rafael Sayegh), is confronted by his abused ex-wife (Anne Hathaway) who offers him $10 million to kill her mean, abusive millionaire husband (Jason Clarke) by feeding him to the sharks. WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding p films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewal Scha dewal who has been a Twin Cities film critic Schadewald, sinc nce ce 1986. 19 198 98 To see more of her film reviews, log on since to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com ww ww to
©1986 through 2017 by Wendy Schadewald
WEEKLY AVERAGES FEB. 6 - 12, 2019 High 25° Low 8° %Sun 53% PCP 0.15”
Fun Fact If you were to stretch a Slinky out until it’s flat, it would measure 87 feet long.
Did you know? If you believe that you’re truly one in a million, there are still approximately 7,184 more people out there just like you.
“If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great.” - Tom Hanks
CLUES ACROSS 1. Got paid 7. Sets free 13. Domestic hybrid cattle 14. Quality of one’s character 16. Doctor’s helper 17. Not holding back 19. Type of degree 20. Short but severe 22. 007’s creator 23. Linguistics icon 25. Large integers 26. Upset 28. Former 29. Peyton’s younger brother 30. An Irish dance 31. Title of respect 33. Small lump 34. Baroque musical instrument 36. The third sign of the zodiac 38. The 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet 40. A group of nine 41. Garment 43. Capital of Yemen 44. One point south of due east 45. Drain 47. Moved quickly 48. Bar bill 51. An idiot 53. Indicates silence 55. Protein-rich liquids 56. Samoan monetary units 58. “__ your i’s, cross your t’s” 59. Forms the bottom 60. Potato state 61. Toy that spins around 64. Barium 65. Type of molding 67. Closes again 69. Sounds the same 70. Come into view
CLUES DOWN 1. Nix 2. Indicates position 3. Quantitative facts 4. Strong and healthy 5. Former measure of length 6. Dads tend to be this 7. Parts of a movie 8. An animal’s foot 9. Expression of sorrow or pity 10. Saudi Arabian money 11. One billion gigabytes 12. Smallest musical interval 13. A rugged box (usually made of wood) 15. Cheese dish 18. An ugly, evil-looking old woman 21. Widely used 24. Makes into pages 26. Afflict in mind or body 27. Set up 30. Toilets 32. “Life of Jesus” theologian 35. A big deal on Wall St. 37. Western Thai people 38. Free from contamination 39. Type of dog 42. Revolver 43. High schoolers’ exam 46. San Diego ballplayers 47. Hit the sack 49. Suitable for crops 50. Red mineral 52. Yellowish-brown 54. Lowest point between two peaks 55. Late TNT broadcaster 57. Thin strip to align parts 59. Swiss wind 62. A way to chill 63. Jewel 66. Rhodium 68. The top lawyer in the land
Sudoku
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
7B
SCHOOL BRIEFS activities include in-house groups, monthly breakfast club, community lunch, day trips, Bingo and educational opportunities.
Rattle making workshop White Bear Lake Area Schools Indian Education will hold a rattle-making workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 15 in the White Bear Lake Area High School – South Campus lunch room. It takes two classes to make a rattle, so plan on attending both classes to participate. Limited supplies will be provided; however, feel free to bring your own accessories to personalize your rattle. Accessories could include: antlers, stones, corn, crystals, etc. For more information, please contact Jordan Zickermann at 651-407-7647.
SUBMITTED
Quinn Whitehead visited the Hennepin County Medical Center to view an iron lung as part of History Day research.
History Day projects underway Mahtomedi ninth-grade World History students are participating in a National History Day project sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society. The 2019 theme is “Triumph and Tragedy in History.” This multimonth project includes topic choice, research and presentation with potential selection for representation at the regional competition at Augsburg College on March 18. Quinn Whitehead and Abby Hanson chose the tragedy of polio disease, the triumph of the vaccine and the near eradication of the disease worldwide for their project. Quinn visited the Hennepin County Medical Center to view an iron lung as part of the research. The iron lung was used to treat polio victims who suffered respiratory complications from the disease. Patients often needed to spend many months in the pressurized chamber in order to breathe. Quinn’s late grandfather had a family member who died from polio at a young age.
board included a note that his dream job is to be a sports announcer. Several community members who attended the fair left the event and made connections to try and make Bjork’s dream job a reality. On Jan. 24, Bjork had the opportunity to try out his dream job at KFAN FM 100.3. He toured the radio studio and got a chance to see what sports announcers do under the instruction of Paul Allen. SUBMITTED
Century College staff Randy Jasken and Scott Simenson stand next to Century College’s display featuring 3-D bioprinters at Minnesota State Day at the Capitol Jan. 29.
Minnesota State Day at the Capitol
SUBMITTED
Mahtomedi Community Education staff Nona Blaisdell, Sue Fox, Meg Mesick and Cathy Wyland at the Minnesota School Board Association’s annual leadership conference.
Century College participated in “Minnesota State Day at the Capitol” Jan. 29. Trustees, presidents, students, faculty and staff came together to highlight the importance of the Minnesota State fiscal year 2020 – 21 legislative budget request. Century College student Tanisha Morgan’s story was highlighted as an example of the outstanding work colleges and universities are delivering statewide. Tanisha graduated with a human services degree in 2018 and is currently re-enrolled in the law enforcement program. She is also currently involved with the Law Enforcement Career Path Academy with the St. Paul Police Department. Tanisha is interested in mental health issues and works to promote the department’s new mental health unit to residents of St. Paul.
Middle school open house set Community education program showcased
SUBMITTED
Mahtomedi student Matt Bjork visits KFAN FM 100.3 with sports announcer Paul Allen.
Trying dream radio job Matt Bjork is a student at Mahtomedi School District’s Passages program. Passages is a program for students ages 18-21. Recently, Bjork participated in a reverse job fair. At the reverse job fair, students created poster boards about their career experience and goals, including their dream jobs. At the fair, community members stopped by each student’s display and practiced interview skills with them. Bjork’s
Mahtomedi’s Community Education Program was featured at the Minnesota School Board Association’s annual leadership conference Jan. 17 as a part of the School Excellence Showcase, which highlights some of the state’s most unique and outstanding programs in education. Welcoming staff, dedicated space, strong marketing and a variety of programs geared to seniors/adults was the message shared by Mahtomedi Community Education staff and volunteers at the event. Volunteers Nona Blaisdell and Sue Fox joined Community Education Coordinator Meg Mesick and Director Cathy Wyland in sharing information with MSBA conference attendees. Mahtomedi Community Education’s senior/adult program has been growing over the past few years thanks to a variety of programming focused on fun, socialization and education. Adults and seniors have been a big growth area for community education, which served more than 10,000 residents last school year in a variety of classes, activities and special events. Popular adult/senior
All current and prospective Magnuson Christian School middle school families are invited to a fun, informative night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Meet teachers and understand how the Power of a Small Classroom can help maximize your child’s full potential. A special guest from Concordia High School will address the partnership the schools are building together. The school is located at 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake.
Low back pain? Neck Pain?
PINE TREE APPLE ORCHARD Red Sale Save on Frozen Original Apple Pies & Select Bakery Products
651-429-7202 North of White Bear Lake off E. Hwy. 96 on Apple Orchard Rd.
OPEN DAILY THRU FEBRUARY www.pinetreeappleorchard.com
SPRING SALE!
651-484-5156
$100 Off $50 Off $50 Off Any Couch w/ 2 Free Matching Pillows
Living Room Chair w/Free Matching Pillow
All Boat Upholstery Work over $500
Exp. 2/21/19
Exp. 2/21/19
Exp. 2/21/19
www.JerrysUpholsteryofMinnesota.com 1681 County Rd. E. • White Bear
Call your local, award winning Chiropractic experts today!
Dr. Dustin Carlson, DC 4717 Clark Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-762-8040
8B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
Students join White Bear district’s Big Sleuth project BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
SUBMITTED
Students give input on White Bear Lake Area Schools’ Big Sleuth idea project at Flipgrid in Minneapolis during a meeting in January.
Earlier this school year, White Bear Lake Area Schools staff submitted 143 innovative ideas for The Big Sleuth project. Staff members then voted on the ideas and six came out on top — in terms of cost, one big idea, two medium ideas and three small ideas. The one big idea is how the district can best provide mental health support for staff and students. The two medium ideas are a washer and dryer at the Area Learning Center (ALC) and considering delaying secondary school start times. The small ideas are more recess time, flexible professional development options and how teachers can share their school pictures with families in need. Students are now helping staff and design coaches determine how to accomplish the ideas, said Mark Garrison, director of technology and innovation. Students selected by winning staff members met together at Flipgrid in Minneapolis last month to brainstorm using the “design thinking” process, which focuses on understanding what users really need, he explained. The district plans to begin implementing or researching the ideas this year. For example, it would be simple to add a washer and dryer to the ALC this year but the core need behind the idea is student dignity, Garrison said. The group discussed what else it could do to promote student dignity at the ALC. Other ideas, like considering
changing school start times, will take considerable research and further community involvement, in addition to a vote by the school board. One teacher at Hugo Elementary will complete a prototype study this semester on recess time. They will document amount of recess time, class behavior and engagement, Garrison said. A teacher team at Otter Lake Elementary is also performing a six-week study on recess options — outdoors, indoors and a student choice room. “We might have a (recess) prototype ready to propose to all of district by spring or fall,” Garrison said. The group that is looking at how teachers can share their school pictures with families in need will also be discussing other areas where fi nances are a barrier for students. The group will work with the photography company to determine how teachers, who always receive a packet of school pictures for free, can instead share them with students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. White Bear Lake Area Schools is being mentored by UnitedHealthcare for The Big Sleuth. The company has been mentoring more and more school districts over the last several years in a program that gathers ideas from staff on the front lines of work using a method the company has found to be successful. The district did not need to obtain special funding for the program; it will come from regular budgets. The big idea won't cost over $5,000 and the smaller ideas will cost less.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR L&B EXTRAS MEMBERS ONLY!
$1.99 Driscoll’s Strawberries 1 lb. Limit 1 per day. Offer valid February 7 - 13, 2019
• Delicious Hot Food • Boutique • Children’s Games • Inflatables • Mini-Golf • Bingo • Sweet Tooth Booth • Cash Hat • Wine Toss • Bottle Lotto • Cake Walk • Silent Auction with “Buy-it-Now” • Bean Bag Tournament • Derby Races • Raffles & Pull-tabs! Saturday Evening Events have been moved to June 1st, 2019
Join L&B Extras for even more great offers!
June 1st Events will feature a Special Dinner, Cash Bar, and Live Auction!
Sign up at LandB.mn/Extras or text EXTRAS to 55955* *Msg & data rates may apply. T&C/Privacy: http://bit.ly/1KfDUyv
Special offers just for Extras members
Digital coupons for use at checkout
4630 Centerville Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-0000
The
place to be February 2019!
651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
Summer Day Camp! • June - August • 4-day weeks • PreK - 8th grade
Register online at TamarackNatureCenter.org
• Full & half-day • ĞĨŽƌĞ Θ ĂŌĞƌ ĐĂŵƉ ĐĂƌĞ • sĂƌŝĞƚLJ ŽĨ ĨƵŶ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ
9B
10B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
Farmhouse-inspired furniture maker revives lost art BY JULIE KINK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Above: Examples of the farmhouse-style furniture made by James Putnam, right, are on display in the showroom at his woodworking shop in White Bear Township. The varieties of wood available for furnishings include pine, alder, oak, cherry and poplar.
boards, islands, night stands, dog beds, desks, entryway tables and the popular sliding barn doors. He also can make outdoor patio furniture. He invites customers to send him pictures of something they like for a custom quote. “My five-year plan is to continue to grow the business,” he explained. “I have an amazing space that I can continue to expand.” The showroom, 5350 Highway 61 North, is open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m., Saturday until 3 p.m. “My motto is, ‘Be inspired, but don’t copy,’” he said.
EAST MET H T
2019 Event: April 7th • 11am-3pm
Where
Including New 2019 Health & Wellness S h o w c a s e
EXPO
CO
ME
NITY & BUSINES
TOGET
at the White Bear Lake South Campus
S
HE
R
COMMU
RO
N OR
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never lived on a farm. The look and feel of all things “farmlike” — natural textures, time-worn materials and functional designs — produces a feeling of warmth and comfort that’s hard to describe. It’s a feeling that goes into every piece of farmhouse-style furniture that James Putnam makes. The White Bear Township resident builds tables, chairs, cabinets, and other furnishings that are selling like hotcakes from his newly expanded Farmhouse Style Furniture showroom on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake. Some items are in stock, others are available to order from the showroom or via the business’s website, https://farmhousestyle.wixsite.com/putnamcollection. The furniture is handcrafted of pine, alder, oak, cherry or poplar and stained in a color of the customer’s choice. The farmhouse style means each item is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece which may include knots, different textures and edges in the wood. Growing up near Alexandria, Putnam said he always had a passion for woodworking. Helping build a house while he was in college further fueled his interest in the craft. He began building rustic tables in 2012 as a hobby and jumped into the furniture business full time five years later. “I was working in IT and was fi nding myself coming home each day and building furniture for about five or six hours a night,” he said. “I just enjoy making handcrafted functional items. It seems to be a lost art.” A supplier in Minneapolis delivers wood weekly. On average, Putnam said, it takes about eight hours to build a custom table and chair set. Customers come from throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota. Putnam said table and chair sets are big sellers, but media cabinets with sliding doors are gaining popularity. “The trends I am seeing are people ordering a whole house set of furniture: coffee tables, dining sets, and tables,” he said. Depending on size, table and bench sets sell for around $550; sofa tables start at $275, and chairs start at just $100. Putnam can also build head-
We’re looking for The Voice of the North East Metro!
Submit a video no longer than 60 seconds performing a song of your choice. Email video to info@vhedc.com by March 1. Three finalists will be selected to compete LIVE at the NE Metro Expo on April 7, 2019 for a grand prize of $250.00. Celebrity judges include Voice Season 6 star Kat Perkins! After judging the competition, she will perform 2 songs for the audience.
VENDORS WANTED
Sponsored by Joy Erickson, Edina Realty
Kat Perkins
OVER 100 LOCAL BUSINESSES TO VISIT
• Home Improvement / Design & Style • Health & Medical • Government / Schools & Elected Officials • Sports & Fitness • Local Non-Profits & Businesses
PRESENTING SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
OTHER SPONSOR
PHONE: 651-407-1250 | EMAIL: classified@presspubs.com
www.presspubs.com
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
18
20
106
362
406
Thank You
Notices
Miscellaneous
Sales
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Adored, Glorified, Loved & Preserved throughout the world, now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Worker of Miracles, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, please pray for us. Amen. Say 9 X a day for 9 days & promise to publish. God Bless. BG
Home Improvement
Press Publications suggests that you be aware of advertisers requesting payment for shipping merchandise. Confirm and verify all contact resources prior to sending any money. Take caution when responding to text messages that are not local numbers.
A PLACE FOR MOM the nation's largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is free, no obligation. Call 844/347-2104
Vinyl, LPs,45s,Cassettes, stereos, CDs White Bear Lake Records 4775 Banning Ave,WBL M-F;1-6 Sat;10-2 Sun;12-4 651-224-4947 wblrecords.com
A HANDYMAN Lrg & sm jobs 651-407-0370 Finish carpenter,home repairs 651-356-2587
107 Home/Business Cleaning
________________________________________________
PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Housecleaning Serv. Jane 651-348-9630
JOIN US! Sat. Sabbath Worship Bible Study Prayer/Fellowship & great food! Call Dan 651-249-8752
20 Notices
Maria's Housecleaning Service 651-226-1417
358
• CLASSIFIED LINE ADS
Firewood
• DISPLAY ADS
FRIDAY NOON 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com
Dry oak 8'x4'x16”$130 delivr'd 651/982-1672 Oak Firewd 4'x8'x16'' $115 pickup $160 delv'd 651-755-0759
(Earlier deadlines for Holidays) JOIN US! Sat. Sabbath Worship Bible Study Prayer/Fellowship & great food! Call Dan 651-249-8752
369 Want to Buy
DEADLINE FOR
MONDAY 11:00AM
DISH TV $59.99 For 190 channels.$14.95 high speed Internet. Free installation, smart HD DVR included, free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 855/562-4309
MOTORCYCLES WANTED Japanese bike and British bikes. Street bikes and dirt bikes. NO Harleys, scooters, mopeds. Cash to you! Trailer pickup. Call Today: 612/720-2142
Buy & Sell Records
WHITE BEAR/VADNIAS HEIGHTS PRESS
Having a sale? Need to sell an item for extra cash? FOR SALE HELP WANTED
452 Rentals/ Residential NOW LEASING! Awesome Studio For You Call Today! 612-719-2025 Circle Pines Location 19karen harmsen60@ gmail.com
classified@presspubs.com
Place a classified ad 24/7 presspubs.com/classifieds
For Your Special Events
53 Vehicles Wanted
11B
&
Entertainment!
A monthly directory for those special occasions in your life!
CARS WANTED
23 Free Items Free pick up for donated small furn/HH items to Church Store 651-430-0011
• Cash Paid • Free Towing Call Swede's Towing, LLC (651) 462-5513 (612) 269-2706
Banquet Room Overlooks Lake
WE ACCOMODATE YOUR SPECIAL EVENT – OFF SITE CATERING – Reserve today!
102
FREE! PANASONIC 50” plasma TV. 612710-6028
Services
52
STILL PIANO TUNING Paul Cordes/Wed-Th-Fri. AM • 651-426-4274
Cars
UniqueeVintageeMagical 2222 4th St. • White Bear Lake
DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 844/220-9501
104
Everything you have always dreamed of in a comfortable and gracious setting.
Call Nick (651)395-2400 55 Lake Street S., Forest Lake, MN
651-261-6662 K ellerman’s www.KellermansEventCenter.com EVENT CENTER
Rental Spaces Available for Weddings, Sports Banquets, Holiday Parties, Meetings & More “Best of Weddings” winner The Knot 2018, 2019
For more information and availability, please call
Bry Athmann, Director of Catering 651-426-4155 29 East Highway 96, Dellwood, MN
Hauling/Moving
To advertise in this section, call 651-407-1222 or e-mail: classified@presspubs.com
Scrap metal appliance pick up 651-329-0815
Your Best Friend’s Best Friends
PET SERVICE DIRECTORY Animal Hospitals
Pet Sitting / Boarding / Walking
Caring for pets and the people who love them
Lake Animal Hospital
Pet Groomers / Stylists
Self Service Wash or Full Service Wash and Grooming
5930 Lexington Ave. N, Shoreview, MN
5900 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 426-1381
intersection of Lexington and Hamline
CALL 651-784-7532 | www.youdirtydogmn.com
Since 1989
Monday—Friday 8 am to 6 pm • Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm www.lakeanimalhospital.net • Amy Phillips DVM • Shelly Langlie DVM • Ally Bosman DVM • Laura Pritzker DVM
763 784-4833 TDD 784-0662 Dial 711 for Relay Assistance
Personal Touch Pet Grooming “When Quality and Service Matter”
Dog Training For more details visit: www.dogtrainingby tiffany.com or call to set up a free evaluation 612-978-3612 Dog Training by Tiffany LLC a local company that specializes in private one on one dog obedience training at a time that fits your schedule.
Deb Molin Certified Master Groomer
LLC
200 Marian Ct. Circle Pines, MN 55014
For more information or to place an ad, call 651-407-1222 or e-mail: classified@presspubs.com
12B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
Employment • Employment • Employment• Employment City of Shoreview is now hiring a Full-Time Utilities Water/Wastewater Worker Utilities division of our Public Works Dept. Hiring range: $24.49-$25.49/hr depending on exp, plus excellent benefits. For more info and to apply, go to shoreviewmn.gov
Now Hiring Assembly Line/ Warehouse Worker!
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday, February 18, 2019. EOE
Available Shifts:
Cash Daily 24 Hour Recording 218-743-6566 ext #7
FT Teaching & PT Aide Positions Available
SNOW REMOVAL
PT Flex Positions for men & women No. Sub. Locations
$17-$19 per hour Paid within 3 days
Call (763)792-4428 or email ltgo@usfamily.net Check us out of Facebook!
Call Bill at: (651)490-9755 amilawn@ aol.com
or 8AM - 4:30PM (M-F)
FULL-TIME STREET MTCE WORKER
nd
2 Shift 3PM - 11:30PM or 4PM – 12:30AM
in the street division of our Public Works Dept. Hiring range: $24.49-$25.49/hr depending on exp, plus excellent benefits. For more info and to apply, go to shoreviewmn.gov
3rd Shift 11PM - 7AM (M-F) Walk-ins welcome 4000 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE Blaine, MN 55449 (Please enter door 6) Call our office at (612) 244-9449 for more information
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday, February 18, 2019. EOE
Press Publications is looking for a fun & friendly driver three days a week, a few hours a day. Straight axle driving between White Bear and Cambridge on Monday and Tuesday, local post offices Wednesday. Estimate 12-18 hrs per week. -------------------------------------------------------Call 651-407-1200 or stop in at Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake
Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.
RECEPTIONIST Eckberg Lammers Law firm is seeking FT or PT receptionist for our Stillwater office w/ exceptional phone & client contact skills.
Full-Time Parks Maintenance Worker
Law firm experience
Deadline: 12 noon, Monday, February 11, 2019. EOE
presspubs.com
Deadline: 2/19/2019.
City of Shoreview is now hiring a
Parks & Rec Dept. Hiring range: $24.49-$25.49/hr depending on exp, plus excellent benefits. For more info and to apply, go to shoreviewmn.gov
East Central Drug Task Force has an opening for a FT Crime & Intelligence Analyst in Rush City. Duties include using crime mapping and geographic information systems, performing systematic studies of crime and disorder problems, preparing confidential informant files and statistical files, reviewing criminal and pattern data, presenting crime report presentations to the public, maintaining billing and developing quarterly newsletters for the Task Force board.
RAW (COOPERSTOWN, ND) Full-time traveling Commercial Applicators for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week, competitive wage and benefits, plus meal allowance, paid lodging. 888-700-0292 www.rawapplicators. com or email: info@ rawapplicators.com
Qualifications: AAS or higher in Criminal Justice or related field, Certification in Crime and Intelligence Analysis or 4 years working in the field, and 2 years of outreach, volunteer coordination, or similar experience. $18.08 to $24.68/hr DOQ.
City of Shoreview has immediate opening for a
1st Shift 7AM - 3:30PM
Crime & Intelligence Analyst Full-Time
Place your classified ad online
Direct Care Jobs Available in Scandia and Stacy We are hiring additional members to join our team! The State of Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking caring people to fill Direct Support Specialist positions with a salary range of $14.55$23.08/hour. We are looking for individuals who are passionate in helping those who need the additional support in their daily lives. Please apply at http://www.mn.gov/careers using Job ID# 13231. To schedule an interview, call 651-431-6875.
helpful, professional appearance, & strong computer skills required. Please send resume w/salary history to: kpepera@ eckberglammers.com
STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day). Salary range from $10.00/hour to $13.00/ hour depending on qualifications. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applications available Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm, at Township Administrative Office, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110 or online at www.whitebeartownship.org.
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer
Application deadline: Open until positions filled.
Need a new direction?
Look here for your next job!
EMAIL: callaspecialist@ presspubs.com
PHONE: 651-407-1221 Air Conditioning/Heating
Meet Your Specialist
Celia Wirth, Computer Support and Repair I have been providing friendly, patient and educational computer assistance in homes and small businesses since 2003. No need to carry your computer into a store, I come to your home or office. I can help you in your home. Enjoy your computer more. I’ll tune it up and answer all your questions. I can add the new wireless printer, connect your iPad to the internet, and everything in between. Consider giving a gift of my time to your parents. I can make the computer more fun for them too. I am a good option for your office. I can add a new computer to your network or POS, and be the person that calls the ISP or offsite tech support when you don’t want to. I am usually quicker and more affordable than your offsite tech support for those small jobs that you don’t want to do. I can even set up a website for you. Especially for Seniors, I am very patient. I understand that sometimes it’s not easy, even if your kids say it is. I will answer your questions over and over, and I will never make you feel foolish or bad about what you don’t know.
Your Indoor Air Quality Specialists
651-426-2044 REBATES
Appliance Repair
Auto Repair
IKING AUTO REPAIR
Honest Work for Honest Pay
651-270-7360 Reasonable Rates - all jokes and laughs are free Servicing All Major Appliance Brands Major Credit Cards Accepted
Auto Repair
Foreign & Domestic • Complete Automotive Repair • Friendly Service • Low Rates
4415 Otter Lake Road 441 White Bear Lake
651-407-3465 GO VIKES!
Bathrooms
Bathrooms by • Auto Repair • Oil Lube & Filter Service 20 Years of experience serving White Bear Lake & Centerville - Friendly, Honest Service
651.226.4235 Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm 7137 20th Avenue North - Centerville www.facebook.com/vermauto
s $ESIGN s "ATH 2EPAIR s 2EMODELING s Tub 3URROUNDS s &REE %STIMATES
HUGE SAVINGS! Lic. #20060261
651-257-4706 www.youngcastlebathrooms.com
I look forward to working with you. Senior friendly, deaf friendly Celia Wirth, www.cwirth.com, 612-408-9437. North East Metro area. find us on facebook
Blacktopping
Driveways • Tennis Courts • Parking Lots • Streets • Patching • Environmental: Porous Pavement • Rock • Sand • Gravel • Hot Mix • Salt Sand • C/5 Gravel
Picked-up or Delivered 651-777-1313 www.taschifsky.com Recycling old Cement/ Blacktop/ Gravel
Bookkeeping
Cabinetry
Bookkeeping
Schneider Custom Woodworks
✔ A/R & A/P ✔ Setup new Quickbooks ✔ Reconciling ✔ Paying sales tax ✔ Preparing quarterlies ✔ Payroll ASK ABOUT NEW CUSTOMER AND REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
JESSICA DUVALL • 763-245-2959 JessicaDuvallConsulting@gmail.com
Commercial & Residential Specializing in Kitchens,Home Theatres, Custom Built-ins, Bath Vanities, Counters, Trim, Stain and Finishing Free Estimates & Callbacks within 24 hours
651-213-6638 schneidercustomwoodwork.com
Carpentry Basement finish/remodel Exterior & Interior Painting Doors/Windows/Siding Ceiling Textures/Roofs Kitchen Remodels Counter Tops 35 Years Experience Decks/Landscaping Odd Jobs 651-653-9920 612-816-8544 Bathrooms
“Small Job Specialist”
Co
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
EMAIL: callaspecialist@ presspubs.com
PHONE: 651-407-1221 Computer Support
Handyman
Do you need help with your computer?
• Small jobs welcome • Carpentry • Remodeling • All Handyman Services
In your home or ofďŹ ce. No job too small. www.cwirth.com Grant, MN
612-408-9437 Senior friendly/Deaf friendly Northeast metro and western WI
Decks
Meet Your Specialist
Wolf Brothers Drywall, LLC is a family owned business. Lee Wolf has lived in the local area his entire life and has been in the drywall business since 1979. Lee specializes in water damage and commercial tenant modiďŹ cations. His service includes new construction, basements, remodels & drywall/ plaster repairs. Wolf Brothers Drywall LLC is owner operated, fast dependable, customer orientated and provides quality service.
Call Handy Matt 612.246.7079 Lic# BC638717 • Insured
Handyman Custom Decks/Footing Repair Screen Rooms/Additions Garages/RooďŹ ng/Siding Aluminum/Glass/Cable Railings All Repairs
Wolf Brothers Drywall, LLC Call Lee 651-428-0229 handydan03@gmail.com MN LIC #437164
%RQGHG ,QVXUHG ‡ /LF %&
Design/Drafting
Painting & Decorating
Hardwood Floors
J.W. Wood Floors Installation–Sanding–Repairs Maintenance Coats–Custom Floors
FREE ESTIMATES
“Make a Flooring Investment�
651-323-3676
Tom Lessard, Mahtomedi, MN
• Interior • Exterior • Residential • Commercial • Staining • Paper Hanging
(651) 426-0681 (651) 426-2700
47 YRS FAMILY OWNED
Licensed - Insured
Doors
Tom the Door Doctor ~ does house calls~ • All types of repairs, replacement, rehang • Special frames & hardware • Windows also! 651-777-0669
Hardwood Floors
WAGNER WOOD FLOOR DOCTORS Specializing in refinishing hardwood floors Install/sand • Free Estimates
651-402-9412 White Bear Lake Area
Drywall
LORENZ DRYWALL ASK ABOUT 2 TONE KNOCKDOWNS • CHANGING CEILINGS OVER TO KNOCK DOWNS • SHEETROCKING • TAPING • SPRAYING • ADDITIONS • BASEMENTS • NEW HOMES • PLASTER PATCHING 40 YRS. Kerry 651-653-9021 EXP. (Cell) 651-271-4221
Electric
Painting & Decorating
24 Years experience in high quality work
UĂŠ Â˜ĂŒiĂ€ÂˆÂœĂ€ĂŠ*>ÂˆÂ˜ĂŒÂˆÂ˜} UĂŠ-ĂŒ>ÂˆÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ6>Ă€Â˜ÂˆĂƒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜} UĂŠ7>Â?Â?ÂŤ>ÂŤiÀÊ Â˜ĂƒĂŒ>Â?Â?>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŠEĂŠ,iÂ“ÂœĂ›>Â? UĂŠ iˆÂ?ˆ˜}ĂŠ/iĂ?ĂŒĂ•Ă€iĂŠĂŠ ÂŽ˜œVÂŽĂŠ`ÂœĂœÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ>VVÂœĂ•ĂƒĂŒÂˆV>Â?ÂŽ UĂŠ Ă€ĂžĂœ>Â?Â?ĂŠ,iÂŤ>ÂˆĂ€ĂŠ UĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€i`ĂŠEĂŠ œ˜`i`
SAVE 80% on Xcel bill
10% OFF ANY JOB!
INSTALL RECESSED LEDs
Joe 651-426-0288
Small Jobs Welcome • Remodels • Panels Replaced • Ceiling Fans
ARROW ELECTRIC Floyd DeHate, Master Electrician 651-346-8185 EMERGENCY SERVICE
Electric
Painting & Decorating
L D MARSHALL
• Interior/ • Painting of Home Decorative Furnishings Painting (furniture, light • Wallpapering fixtures, frames, (and Removal) etc.) • Stain & Varnish • Color Consultant Free Estimates • Established 1987
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
651-307-6502
Painting & Decorating
,IC s "ONDED s )NSURED
MADISON & SON PAINTING INTERIOR
New Construction/Remodel Residential Commercial Competitive Rates
Family Owned & Operated Located in Forest Lake Insured • Since 1979
CALL LEE
(651) 428-0229
Brush s Roll s Spray Ceilings s Texturing Water Damage s Walls s Staining
EXTERIOR High Pressure Washing of Decks s Fences s Siding Paint all wood s Stucco Siding s Metal Trim s Shakes Staining or clear coat of Decks & Fences Prompt and Professional Service
Expert Workmanship Guaranteed
651-784-5403 651-257-3669
,i“œ`iÂ?ˆ˜}ĂŠUĂŠ,ÂœÂœÂ“ĂŠ ``ÂˆĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ >Ăƒi“iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠUĂŠ ÂˆĂŒVÂ…iÂ˜Ăƒ ÂˆÂ˜ÂˆĂƒÂ…ĂŠ >ÀiÂ˜ĂŒĂ€Ăž For more info visit
SHAMROCK PLUMBING, LLC
Residential • Commercial Service • Repair • Remodeling
PAT KELLY
Lic# PC701622 • Bonded • Insured
651-481-4929
A+ Rated
"Â?ĂƒÂœÂ˜ ÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŒĂ€Ă•VĂŒÂ°Vœ“ Lic. #BC-516217
Remodeling
3
APPLEWOOD BUILDERS We build. You love!
applewoodremodelers.com
612.670.7004 MN LIC# BC003215
Have us bid your job now and lock into 2018 prices for next year’s project! We can measure & bid on roofs all winter long – even with snow!
Over 20 Years Experience Quality Craftsmanship Experienced, Reputable Crews MN Lic. # BC223025
UĂŠ Ă•ĂƒĂŒÂœÂ“ĂŠWœœdwÂœrking UĂŠ >Lˆ˜iĂŒĂ€ĂžĂŠEĂŠ Ă•ÂˆÂ?ĂŒÂ‡ Â˜Ăƒ UĂŠ Â?Â?ĂŠ œ“iĂŠ,i“œ`iÂ?ˆ˜} UĂŠ >˜`ޓ>Â˜ĂŠ-iĂ€Ă›ÂˆViĂƒ Bonded & Insured / Lic# BC580973
œ˜`i`ĂŠEĂŠ Â˜ĂƒĂ•Ă€i` NĂŠĂŠ ˆV›Ê xnä™ÇÎ Accentwoodsolutions.com Accentwoodsolutions.com Call Call 651-426-8697 651-426-8697
Remodeling Plumbing
• Drain Cleaning • Hot Water Heating • Hot Water Heaters & Disposal • Well Pump Service • New Construction • Remodeling Lic. #005402
Real Estate Specialist
651.407.1987 bearexterior.com
$20 OFF your 1st service call
Tom Thill 651-433-4866
Need a new roof next spring?
Remodeling
Plumbing
DECORATING AND PAINTING Scott or Linda • 651-426-9135
www.LDMarshallPainting.com s $AVE 3MITH s
Wolf Bros. Drywall Co. Total Drywall Services Water Damage Specialist Residential/Commercial
Master Plumber • 35 Years Exp.
J & G Home Interiors
612-868-6837
Plaster / Drywall
jim@jwwoodoors.biz
RooďŹ ng
Remodeling
LESSARD PAINTING
651-746-4582 www.northlandlandscape.com
Electric
You will ďŹ nd this company weekly under “Plaster/Drywallâ€? in the Call-A-Specialist section of the paper.
“For all your projects & repairs, big or small, give Dan a call�
&DOO 1OW for 6SHFLDOV
13B
Trees
RooďŹ ng/Siding
Cameron M&A Service EXTERIORS INC. Tree • Affordable Tree Trimming & Removal ts tWindows & Doors tSeamless Gutters ng & Decks t3FNPEFMJOH
• It’s a great time to trim trees & dead wood oaks Senior & Vets Discounts Lic/Ins www.camerontreeservice.com FREE ESTIMATES
(651) 775-8602
763-286-7230 19 years and going strong! Interior/Exterior Remodeling s Bathrooms s Doors/Windows s Basements s Garages s Major/Minor s Kitchens Remodeling s Additions
FREE ESTIMATES
Bill 651-775-8396
Trees
Lic# 20454300 Insured
Primeau’s Tree Service RooďŹ ng
www.allaroundremodeling.com
Shrub Care/Trimming 45 yrs. experience Family Owned Certified Arborist
651-773-5643
)NSURED s "ONDED s ,ICENSE "#
Call “Jimboâ€? at KW Integrity Realty For all your housing needs‌ Direct: 612 910 1113 James.Thompson@kw.com Web: james-thompson.kw.com
Remodeling Time to remodel the family room? Ready to update a kitchen or bathroom? What about that addition you have always wanted? We can take the dream and make it reality!
Sherco Construction Call Tom @ 612-366-3472
License # BC627690 • Financing Available
Remodeling
To place an ad in the Call-A-Specialist ~ KITCHENS ~ BATHS ~ ~ BASEMENT FINISH ~ ~ REMODELING – ALL TYPES ~ ~ WINDOWS ~ ROOFING ~ ~ SIDING ~
Twin Cities Premier Home Improvement Company For Expert Installation . ..
651-238-6751 NorconHomes.com Locally Owned Since 1994 Insured / Lic #BC105943
RooďŹ ng
Wm Hayes RooďŹ ng & Remodeling, LLC Rooftop Ice & Snow Removal Windows • Siding • Doors • Additions
section, call 651-407-1221 or email: callaspecialist@ presspubs.com
651-429-2682
www.wmhayesconstruction.com MN Lic. #BC002810
CALL-A-SPECIALIST FOR HELP WITH YOUR HOME PROJECTS TODAY
14B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
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: MRJ Consultants 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 5712 Royal Oaks Drive Shoreview MN 55126 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. Michael Reuben Johnston 5712 Royal Oaks Drive Shoreview MN 55126 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 18, 2019 Signed: Mike R Johnston Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 6 and 13, 2019.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ECHO LAKE AREA IMPROVEMENTS S.A.P. 219-116-001 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Mahtomedi at the office of the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Mahtomedi City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, and will be publicly opened and read at said time and place by representatives of the City of Mahtomedi. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete inplace, of the following approximate quantities: 43,450 1,790 3,630 140 20 9,550 11,850 1,950 20 380 336
SY TON LF LF LF TONS SF LF EACH SF SF
Remove Bituminous Pavement Aggregate Base Class 5 Concrete Curb & Gutter Ductile Iron Water Main Pipe (8”) Ductile Iron Water Main Pipe (16”) Bituminous Paving Bituminous Trail Overlay Paving RCP Storm Sewer Pipe (12”-36”) RCP Storm Sewer Structures Type C and Type Special Sign Panel Crosswalk Multi-Comp Gr In
The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Mahtomedi shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis for the base Bid, with any alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: WSB, 178 East 9th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Direct questions about this Project, including pre-bid questions, to Alex Miller at amiller@wsbeng.com or 763.287.8318. Bidding Documents are on file with and may be examined at WSB and at the City of Mahtomedi. Complete digital Bidding Documents for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded as portable document format (PDF) files for a nonrefundable fee of $30.00 by inputting Quest project #6049409 on the website’s Project Search page. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase Bidding Documents as specified above. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days. DATED: Februay 6, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Scott Neilson City Administrator Mahtomedi, MN Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 6, 2019.
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 916 CALL FOR BIDS SCHOOL FURNISHINGS V Notice is hereby given that bids will be received for school furnishings by Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 at the District Office located at 2540 County Rd F East, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 until 11:00 a.m. central time on Thursday, February 15, 2019. Complete Notice to Bidders can be found at: http://www.916schools.org, Departments & Services, Business Office, Call for Bids. The Board of Education of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in bidding. Board of Education Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 30 and February 6, 2019.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES RAMSEY COUNTY RELEASES SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES ON 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 DEMANDSTAR SECTION OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY PURCHASING WEBPAGE WWW. CO.RAMSEY.MN.US/BA/PROCURE.HTM TO ACCESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG18665-KR OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, LABOR, AND INCIDENTALS FOR REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOTS FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY LIBRARIES IN ROSEVILLE AND MOUNDS VIEW. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: IN ROSEVILLE LOCATED AT 2180 NORTH HAMLINE AVE, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113. 02/07/19. 1:00 P.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-RCNH5468-KBB OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE RAMSEY COUNTY CARE CENTER DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH AND CONNECT A SATELLITE OR BROADBAND HEADEND SYSTEM TO COVER A MINIMUM OF 93 LIVING UNITS AND 13 COMMON AREAS.
www.presspubs.com SOLICITATION: RFP-PUBW22443-KB OPENING DATE: 02/21/2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 29TH AVENUE (CSAH 94) COUNTY ROAD C (CSAH 23) BETWEEN NEW BRIGHTON BLVD AND LONG LAKE RD, IN THE CITIES OF ST. ANTHONY AND ROSEVILLE. SOLICITATION: RFP-SSD2068-KB OPENING DATE: 03/07/2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS UP TO TWO PROVIDERS WHO WILL ASSIST AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING BACK TO SCHOOL BY COORDINATING SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE FAMILY. THESE ARE STUDENTS RECEIVING ACADEMIC AND OTHER SCHOOL SERVICES IN THE HOME, AN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR IN AN INTERIM ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR UP TO 45-DAYS DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL OR SEVERE BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. THE COUNTY WISHES TO FIND A PROVIDER(S) WORKING FROM A LIVED-EXPERIENCE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, HEALINGFOCUSED, CULTURE BASED, RESTORATIVE-PRACTICE FRAMEWORK. THE PROVIDER(S) SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE SERVING YOUTH OF VARIOUS AGES AND GENDERS. PROVIDER STAFF WILL BE TRAINED IN THE WRAPAROUND MODEL OF CARE COORDINATION BUT WILL BE EXPECTED TO USE THEIR EXPERTISE TO ADAPT THIS MODEL TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH BEING SERVED. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: MARSDEN ROOM AT PUBLIC WORKS, 1425 PAUL KIRKWOLD DR, ARDEN HILLS MN 55112. 2/12/2019. 1:30 P.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG18698-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 7, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A SINGLE PRIME CONTRACTOR FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING VEHICLE CRASH BARRIER SYSTEM ALONG A SEGMENT OF KELLOGG BOULEVARD IN THE VICINITY WHERE IT INTERSECTS WITH ST. PETER STREET. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: SAINT PAUL CITY HALL/RAMSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CONFERENCE ROOM 122, 15 KELLOGG BLVD W, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102. 02/21/19. 11:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG18740-KR OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE PLUMBING AND HVAC SYSTEMS MODIFICATIONS PROJECT AT THE RAMSEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER EAST. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: RAMSEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER EAST - MAIN LOBBY LOCATED AT 160 EAST KELLOGG BLVD., SAINT PAUL, MN 55102. 02/14/19. 10:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK13742-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 21, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE KELLER GOLF COURSE PRACTICE ACCESS PROJECT. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: KELLER GOLF COURSE PARKING LOT, 2168 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109. FEBRUARY 28, 2019. 10:00 A.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 6, 2019.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-19-12 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Estate of: Luke John Buhajenko Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Luba Vanyo, whose address is 215 Woodridge Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days for the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Attorney for: Luba Vanyo, Pers. Rep. Linda K. Gressen, Attorney at Law 1501 Dieter Street Saint Paul, MN 55106-1415 Attorney License No: 0149688 Telephone: 651-276-0129 Email: lindgres@gmail.com Dated: January 10, 2019 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 30 and February 6, 2019.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-19-52 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lorraine Elizabeth Wittnebel, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated March 8, 2005 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar.The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Jon Swanson, whose address is 2519 Crestline Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated January 18, 2019 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Jon Swanson 2519 Crestline Drive White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 30 and February 6, 2019.
STATE OF MINNESOTA CHISAGO COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 13-CV-19-29 CASE TYPE: HARASSMENT NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF HARASSMENT ORDER FOR RELIEF BY PUBLICATION Ashley Held Petitioner vs. Thomas James Gear Respondent To Respondent named above: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Harassment Order for Relief has been issued in the above matter. A hearing is scheduled for February 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at The Chisago County Gov’t Center (313 N. Main St., Center City, MN 55012). Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing or to obtain a copy of the Harassment Order For Relief will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order. Dated January 30, 2019 Emily Johnson Court Administrator / Deputy Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 6, 2019.
WHITE BEAR MINI STORAGE ONLINE AUCTION This is notice of intent to sell property located in storage unit B30 at White Bear Mini Storage. If Kenneth Leavell does not pay the balance in full by 9:00AM CST Monday, February 18, 2019 an online auction will be held with www.storageauctions.net on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 10:00AM CST. This unit appears to contain household items. Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 30 and February 6, 2019.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP REQUEST FOR QUOTES PUBLIC WORKS CANOPY ADDITIONS 19-2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that White Bear Township is accepting quotes for: PUBLIC WORKS CANOPY ADDITIONS Quotes are due by 4:30 p.m., CST on February 25, 2019 at the Town Administration Building, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN. The quote, including all executed documents and needed attachments, shall be placed in an envelope, marked “19-2: QUOTES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CANOPY ADDITIONS” and delivered prior to the quote deadline, 4:30 p.m., CST on Monday, February 25, 2019. All persons and firms wishing to submit quotes must obtain a complete copy of the Plans and Specifications. Contact Dale Reed, Public Works Director @ 651-747-2777 to obtain a plans and specification copy. There is no charge for the plans and specifications, or for submitting quotes. Responses may be hand delivered, mailed, or delivered via courier service to the following address. Fax responses will not be accepted. DELIVERY ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS White Bear Township White Bear Township Town Administration Building Town Administration Building Attn: Public Works Director Attn: Public Works Director 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 30 and February 6, 2019.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP LEGAL NOTICE--BIDS WANTED BIDS DUE: 10:00 A.M., FEBRUARY 28, 2019 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 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 28, 2019, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of 2019 Sealcoating, Town Project PW-SM-19-01: 2019 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town. Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 2019 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cash deposit, a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the White Bear Township in the amount of at least 5% of the Base Bid amount. Patrick Christopherson, Town Clerk/Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 30 and February 6, 2019.
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com
15B
l e e t s x e ! Fl e l a S r e n i l c Re
UP TO 40% OFF MSRP FEB. 15 -24
5745 Memorial Ave. N., Stillwater MN
651-439-2110
OPEN: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm • Sat 10am-5pm • Sun 11am-5pm
www.SimonetFurniture.com
16B
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 www.presspubs.com
34 ANNUAL TH
Wedding Expo FEBRUARY 17TH, 2019 11AM - 2PM Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn 4940 State Highway 61, White Bear Lake | MN
Brides are Free GUESTS ARE $5
REGISTER TODAY!
Send your name, address, phone number & wedding date to: marketing@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213
35+ VENDORS
BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: 12PM | Fashion Show Ft. Angelique’s & Savvi Formalwear Arthur Murray Dancers, Cash Bar + More!
RAT PACK ENTERTAINMENT: GARY LARUE www.presspubs.com