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Lake guardians reside on both sides of courtroom table

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

ST. PAUL — Attorneys in the lake level lawsuit once again convened before District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan, now retired.

The judge was summoned out of retirement to preside over the post-trial hearing in the case between the White Bear Lake Restoration Association (WBLRA) vs. the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

In her verdict, issued Aug. 30 the day before she retired, Marrinan sided with the plaintiff, the WBLRA, ruling that the DNR violated state statute by mismanaging groundwater appropriation permits near the lake, causing water levels to drop. The defendant, the DNR and its intervenors, the city of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, filed motions asking the judge to amend her order and grant a new trial. That hearing was Jan. 26.

Assistant Attorney General Oliver Larson is representing the DNR. His focus at the hearing was a motion to stay the order until the case is heard by the Court of Appeals.

“There are issues of significant public concern,” Larson told the judge. He cited unsettled case law regarding the Public Trust Doctrine, a key part of the lawsuit, as a reason to stay the order.

“The obligation to maintain elevation of the lake (the court order directs the DNR to implement a protective elevation of 923.5 feet) under the Public Trust Doctrine, no Minnesota case has ever done that,” he noted. The Public Trust Doctrine is a common law rule that the state holds public waters in trust for the benefit of all citizens.

The DNR contends that the doctrine should be interpreted as managing an asset for the public's benefit. “If the public interest is served by allowing cities and the public to use the water, even if it impacts the lake, it is not a violation of the doctrine,” Larson said.

Lead attorney for the plaintiff, Katie Crosby-Lehmann, a partner with Ciresi-Conlin LLP, reminded Marrinan

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Frozen field goal attempts Above: Erik Ongstad copes with the wind and snow flurries as he aims for the $500 grand prize during the White Bear Lake Lions Club field goal kicking contest on the frozen surface of White Bear Lake Saturday, Feb. 3. Contestants could try to make a 27 yard conventional field goal or shoot for a hoop approximating where former Viking Blair Walsh’s missed field goal attempt in a 2016 wildcard playoff game ended up.

At right: White Bear Lake Lions Club President and event referee John Tomlinson demonstrates the place kicking device used to hold the football. One person came close, but no one scored the grand prize. Eight participants made the field goal that Walsh missed.

Renowned architect’s 1880s work still stands around town

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

Although she doesn’t claim to be an expert on acclaimed architect Cass Gilbert, Area Historical Society Executive Director Sara Hanson is well versed on his local projects.

The White Bear area was a beneficiary of Gilbert’s genius early on after the aspiring architect moved to St. Paul with his mother as a young boy. Minnesota was barely a state at the time and the family “had to fi nd their way,” Hanson said, after

the loss of Gilbert’s father, a Union general in the Civil War. For example, there is the township’s Town Hall. Hanson has been researching Gilbert’s personal papers and journals — admittedly to the point of obsession — looking for a missing link that confi rms his connection to the building. She fi rst learned that Gilbert was the architect commissioned to design the structure in 2006 when an architectural historian visited the society’s White Bear office and saw a photo, WIKIPEDIA

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Current members of the Good Neighbor Club include (back row, from left) Janet Anderson, Deb Hogan, Tonya Kostuch, Judy Spanbauer, Jody Braniger, Jamie O’Hara, Vickie Keating, Arlita Brown, and Virginia Patricelli; (front, from left) Julie Ahlman, Celeste Kline, Terri Steele and Pamela Traxler.

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Members pack Christmas Cheer boxes for neighbors in Mahtomedi and Willernie at the Village Hall in 1961: (from left) Polly Duvlea, Julia Fiske, Dorothy Lessard, Annette Menning, Pat Geifer, Olean Lindorff, Barb Lessard, Lydia Denslow, Peg Barry and Dina Carpentier. Obscured behind Denslow is Juanita Bjonfeld.

Mahtomedi’s Good Neighbors pay it forward Seventy years ago, a Willernie woman with a penchant for charity work learned a young mother of three had cancer and needed child care. After rounding up a few friends to help babysit, Julia Fiske had an idea. She would start the Good Neighbor Club of Mahtomedi and Willernie.

A dozen women joined the club, whose purpose, said Fiske in 1947: “Is to give aid both financially and physically to individuals and families who are, due to unusual circumstances, in need of help.”

Seven decades later, Fiske's legacy is alive and well.

Members are still making Christmas Cheer boxes for hundreds of seniors and helping strapped residents pay bills.

Help is a phone call away for anyone living in the Mahtomedi School District.

Club President Terri Steele was one of those callers.

The mother of five was short on cash decades ago to

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pay an electric bill. “They helped me out when I was young and had kids,” she recalled. “I always said I would help them someday.”

Good on her word, Steele is paying it forward like so many others helped by the club.

In years past, the good neighbors have provided financial support for Meals on Wheels, the Lions ambulance fund, the high school hockey rink, the senior graduation party, and much more. They provide temporary assistance for unemployment, a fire in the home, a death in the family, or an illness that is straining family finances. The group also does volunteer work at Ronald McDonald House and senior living facilities and co-sponsors events like free bingo at the District Center.

Steele grew up in Mahtomedi, graduating from high school in '76. She joined the club after talking to members at PunkinMania one fall and has served as president for eight years. Seven years ago, she recruited daughter Jamie O'Hara, who is club vice president, as well as her mother, Virginia Patricelli.

O'Hara oversees the Holiday Giving program, which assists parents in providing toys, clothes, books and other gifts for their children. She figures the program serves 80 children a year at Christmas.

O'Hara, who works as a school-age care enrichment coordinator at O.H. Anderson Elementary, said children have asked for things most take for granted, like

pillowcases and pillows. One year a girl asked for a shower curtain. She remembers, too, a 10-year-old who wanted a Mahtomedi sweatshirt. O'Hara keeps a stash of new sweatshirts just for such an occasion and was relieved to have the girl's size. “It made her day. Now she can fit in with everyone at school.”

A three-member board makes the determination on eligibility of recipients. Each person or family that requests assistance is assigned a case number to protect identities. Names are only revealed to the board.

Those getting assistance are required to sign a form promising not to ask again for 18 months.

Club members pay dues and club expenses themselves, and are proud of the fact no money goes for administrative expenses. They hold their main fundraiser in the summer when handmade craft items are sold at the farmers market, and meet six times a year.

Steele wants those asking for help to know that their request is kept in confidence. “We are very discreet,” she said. “We also want people to know we don't expect to be paid back. That this is a gift. We're here to help.”

Anyone needing temporary assistance can call one of the three board members: Terri, president, 651-491-6335; Jamie, vice president, 651-491-2953; or Vickie, treasurer, 651-429-9533.

Donations are always welcome to keep programs going by sending a check payable to: The Good Neighbor Club, P.O. Box 714, Willernie, MN 55090.

Century College 50th Anniversary Spotlight 50 Stories for 50 Years

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

Ken Galloway helps raise $1 million in food purchased with White Bear Food Shelf fundraiser, Bear’ly Open After completing Century’s Chef Training program, Ken enjoyed success in his early careers as an executive chef and award-winning cake decorator. Although Ken has been a private club manager for over 25 years, and is currently the General Manager of the White Bear Yacht Club, he still finds the time to use his culinary talent to help family, friends, and the community. Ken is proud of what the Bear’ly Open does to help the White Bear food shelf. “I really feel this is a path I was meant to be on,” he says.

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Murder in the air in Minnesota

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

Murder is quite literally in the air this winter as Twin Cities denizens have observed thousands of crows gathering in various places around the metro.

In fact, one group of crows numbers in the thousands, and is known informally as the “Minneapolis Mega-Murder.”

“Murder” is the term that has long been used to describe a flock of crows. The word is thought to be inspired by old folktales, implying the birds' importance as an omen of fate. While the birds can certainly look ominous in large groups, their winter gatherings in the Twin Cities have so far brought nothing worse than a mess for cars that happen to be parked beneath their roost.

This enormous group of birds can be seen in the evenings as it comes to roost in the Loring Park area of Minneapolis. There's even a Facebook page dedicated to tracking the movements of these birds.

According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, crows congregate in groups ranging from a few hundred up to 2 million each winter. In some areas, generations of crows have returned to the same roost for more than a hundred years.

Some researchers believe that the crows gather this way to increase chances of survival—following each other to food sources, and staving off attacks from predators. A crow alone is easy prey for hunters such as great horned owls, but in a group, crows have the advantage of numbers.

It's easy to overlook these birds, as they are one of the most common species in Minnesota year-round. However, crows are among the most intelligent of bird species.

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Two crows share a branch in White Bear Lake.

In one article, the National Audubon Society called them “bird brainiacs.”

“Some are capable of using tools, playing tricks, teaching each other new things, even holding 'funerals,'” the article reads. Researchers are still learning about the intelligence of this animal and other mem-

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A murder of crows

bers of the corvid family, such as ravens, blue jays and magpies.

These birds have a complex social life, often remaining with their own families for years. They are also excellent observers, with a strong memory to boot. According to John Marzluff, an expert at the University of Washington on corvid behavior, crows and ravens have a large forebrain, making them capable of analytical thought. While doing research, he and other researchers wore a caveman mask while they captured and banded crows around the campus. When researchers returned to those areas, the crows ignored them, but if they happened to wear the mask, the crows began to react with aggressive behaviors. It wasn't just the banded birds that reacted this way—all of the surrounding birds followed suit.

This experiment lent strong support to something ornithologists had long suspected: crows are able to remember human faces.

This isn't necessarily a bad thing. A few years ago, an 8-year-old girl made headlines when she began receiving gifts from the crows she fed in her garden.

The gifts were mostly small, shiny discarded objects, such as earrings, beads and buttons.

A Facebook group called Crows of South Minneapolis: The Mega Murder keeps track of sightings of one of the biggest urban flocks in Minnesota. The group can be found at www.facebook.com/minneapolis.crows for those interested in tracking the birds' movements.

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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What’s in a name?

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mma, Olivia, Ava, Sophia, Isabella.

Since 2009, these girls names have been in the top five of all recorded U.S. baby names, according to the Social Security Administration. For a couple years, Isabella reigned. Next, Sophia topped the chart, then Emma.

At the turn of the century, Emily led the pack from 1996 to 2007, joined by Gen Z familiars such as Madison, Abigail, Hannah and Alexis in the early 2000s.

Jessica, Ashley, Sarah and Samantha dominated along with Emily through the ’90s. Jennifer, Brittany, Amanda and an occasional Melissa stood strong beside Jessica, Ashley and Sarah in the ’80s. These are today’s millennials.

Story From 1970 to 1979, Jennifer took fi rst place. Melissa, Heather, Angela, Chaser Amy, Jessica, Kimberly, Michelle Sara Marie Moore and Lisa were destined to be her friends and join Gen X. In the ’60s, Lisa played with Mary, Susan, Karen, Linda, Donna and Patricia.

Mary, Susan and Linda also became fast friends with Baby Boomers Deborah and Barbara in the ’50s.

In the ’40s, Linda and Mary also were sure to have a classmate named Carol or Betty along with Patricia and Barbara.

Mary was the top girls’ baby name from 1917 to 1945. In the ’30s she was joined by Barbara, Patricia, Betty, Shirley, Dorothy, Joan, Margaret and Helen.

In the ’20s, Betty, Dorothy, Helen, Margaret and Ruth were sure to be pals.

From 1917 to 1919, Helen was the second most popular baby girl’s name.

The Greatest Generation names ring with a dignified tone.

John, William, James, Robert and Charles reigned from 1918 to 1929, when Richard supplanted Charles until 1947, at which time Richard was unseated by David and Michael.

David and Michael soared to the top of the charts in the mid-50s. Michael was the top name from 1954 to 1998, except once when he was ousted by David.

Top boys’ names tended to change less than girls’ names. John and Robert continued to be a mainstay until the early ’70s. James continued to be a mainstay until the early ’80s.

In the ’70s, Christopher and Jason joined the classrooms with Michael, David and James.

In the ‘80s, Matthew and Joshua joined Michael, David and Christopher, with an occasional Daniel or Andrew.

Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, Andrew, Tyler and Jacob were children of the ’90s. Jacob reigned from 1999 to 2012. His turn-of-the-century friends were Michael, Matthew, Joshua, Christopher, Andrew, Ethan, Alexander and Daniel.

In 2009, William made a comeback and has been in the top five since. Jayden, Mason and Noah joined Jacob and William at the beginning of the decade.

Noah usurped Jacob’s reign in 2013. Liam came in third in 2013 and has held the second spot for three years. James joined William’s throwback status in 2016, resurfacing from 1980.

As I perused the top names over the last 100 years, familiar faces came to mind. My friends from school days: Ashley, Jennifer, Amanda and Sarah. My well-seasoned supervisors as I entered the workforce as a millennial: David, Linda and Deborah. Many of my millennial friends married an Andrew or Joshua. The precious little old ladies at church: Betty and Patricia. My niece, Emma.

If I summarized the top 10 or 20 names each year, even more familiar faces would come to mind.

What causes people to create varying yet consistent trends of names over 100 years? Maybe Mary and John know.

To view name trend data, visit the Social Security Administration website, ssa.gov.

Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview Press.

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Snow day decisions not made lightly

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ith a recent unpredictably predictable forecast and a snow day on the books, my superintendency is starting to feel “real” rather than “new” at this point.

Some families reached out with questions about how Snow Day decisions are made, so it may be a question more of you pondered as well. I invite Movers & you to read below for a Shakers glimpse at what goes into what Dr. Wayne can seem like a Kazmierczak simple decision.

Student safety is always our top concern, but the very idea of “student safety” is a complicated issue with many interwoven factors. Things taken into account include questions of: can our municipalities ensure roads are passable; will children be dismissed to an empty house if school is unexpectedly cancelled; will students who rely on school lunch have food at home; will all of our families, especially those who speak languages other than English, receive and be able to understand the ramifications

of school closing/dismissal messages? While many of our families do not need to think in terms of these questions, it is a very true reality that some do - and it is the district’s role to make the best decision for all of our students. The decision to close schools is not one that is made lightly.

All that being said, winter will soon end and we’ll fi nd ourselves in the season of spring. The fi nal months of the school year are fi lled with excitement for students and families, and with activities community members are invited in to enjoy as well. One specific example is the variety of theatre productions happening at all levels in the district, with elementary plays dotting the calendar months, the Middle School Musical production of “Singin’ in the Rain” in April, and May’s White Bear Lake Area High School Spring Play.

Additional information about the spring 2018 theatre productions are available as a News item on the district’s website, www.isd624.org.

In the midst of students shining on stage there will be a week-long Spring Break in March, during which some of our Central and Sunrise Park Middle School students will travel to Costa Rica to participate in a Week Without Walls

program. The students will serve, connect and gain global understanding while being immersed in a different culture.

The international program is one that district middle school students have participated in since 2015.

The experiences outlined here do not begin to cover the variety of activities available to families and community members this spring. The district and school websites are a good source for event information, with the White Bear Lake Area High School Activities page being a landing site for high school activities, athletics and fi ne arts contest schedules.

Additionally, senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program and enjoy complimentary admission to school activities. Please call 651-407-7563 to request a Senior Activity Pass application or an Activities Calendar to start planning your district outings for this spring.

We hope to see you at one of our many opportunities to see our students shine on stage, on the track or in the field!

Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak is superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools.

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Arts Council active in ‘70s White Bear Center for the Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018.

As the White Bear Arts Council, it continued to develop and sponsor arts activities throughout the 1970s.

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Several events established in the early '70s included the annual Adult Community Chorus directed by Paul Hendrickson, the Children’s Art Show for children in grades 1-12 in all the area public and parochial schools. In Mahtomedi, these classes were held at O.H.Anderson Elementary and arranged by Fred Miller and Anita Vogel. In addition, an art appreciation experience for elementary students was established.

Trained volunteers visited with students to discuss an artist, a specific art work or an area of art.

Classes continued to be offered by the Arts Council for adults in oil and acrylic painting. The Arts Council co-sponsored, with the Adult Education program, classes in ballet, creative stitchery, decoupage, beginning guitar playing, oil painting, portraits, macrame, and stained glass for the home. A new venture included creative art activities for mentally challenged students, which was held at the North St. Paul Children’s Center. Another new program sponsored and held in Washington School was called the Children's Choir and was held for children four to five years old and for children in grades 1-3.

Sponsoring activities and a fund drive for the Lakeshore Players was another area of growth for the Arts Council. A fund drive called “Pen-

nies for Players” was held to support the Lakeshore Players purchase a new facility at Sixth Street and Stewart since their previous one was destroyed by fi re the year before.

The Jo Savino Ballet was brought to perform in the area. The 3M Orchestra held a concert at Century College that was sponsored by the Arts Council. Support was given for the Girl Scouts, 4-H workshops, the White Bear High School band and the inclusion of a string instrumental program in the White Bear Schools.

Another new program introduced was called “Meet the Artist.” Various artists were scheduled for a monthly meeting in their area of expertise. An annual membership party was established. In addition, a weekly article written by Marlys Oliver was devoted to the arts and printed in the White Bear Press. The East Side Freelance Writers Club was held at Birchwood Village Hall.

Judy Blain taught a watercolor class outside of Birchwood Village Hall unless it rained and then the students went inside.

Art Explosion, developed in the 1970s, was a community creative activity featuring multiple art experiences. Northern Lights art exhibition was sponsored by the White Bear Arts Council and Lakewood Community College. Fair In the Fields was held at Warren MacKenzie’s pottery and farm and later in 1974 moved to Lakewood Community College. In 1978, Nancy Saathoff organized an all Baroque program concert held at St. Andrews Church.

During 1973, a discussion ensued

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Fred Miller, a commercial artist for 3M, designed the first professional logo for the White Bear Arts Council.

on the defi nition of amateur and professional. The Arts Council asked Huldah Curl-Cure, director of Continuing Education in the Arts at the University of Minnesota for her defi nition of the terms. She stated that ”the only rule of thumb I have been able to develop is that if an artist enters an amateur show then the artist considers himself to be an amateur.” A professional artist wouldn’t enter an amateur show.

In 1977, the Arts Council began supporting an annual writing competition that was open to senior high

school students in the White Bear Lake area. Chaired by Mark Peacock, this contest’s emphasis was to stimulate written word expressions.

Cash awards of $100 were given for the categories of short story, one-act play, and poetry. Judging was done by professionals in each of the three areas.

The next article in the series will depict the Arts Council’s 1980s activities.

Submitted by Robbie Johnson, board member of White Bear Center for the Arts

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dumbfounded D bf d d by b addict’s ddi t’ sentencing t i

person, but a few drinks drivb t like lik tto have h f d i k before b f d i ing home and you hit and killed someone, what difference is that?

What has happened to our society when we excuse illegal behavior and someone dies, but we pick and choose who goes to jail, but they really are a nice person, so they shouldn't be held responsible. I am under the understanding that heroin is a drug that to support your habit, (if you're taking it every day, you are an addict), you get others hooked on it to help you support that habit. Am I completely taken in by the medical profession? Do you really want an addict whose judgment is impaired, driving? Manager at a local Walmart, is his judgment not impaired? But "his previous criminal record was clean, besides minor traffic violations" and important to know, Ms. Burkard had a “pink” lighter near a syringe.

Oh my gosh, I am dumbfounded.

Carol Berg White Bear Lake

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I have never remembered reading such a ridiculous article: “Second chance for man who supplied fatal heroin,” in the Jan. 31 Press.

He, Adam Christopher Guzman, is getting 25 years probation for supplying heroin that caused the death of Megan Burkard. "This is someone who is not a scary person, he was a manager at Walmart with a college degree, he is educated and thoughtful and a personable person," said public defender Wenger. Really! He supplied a person, who sounds like he got addicted to an overdose of heroin, but he himself only used daily, where she uses once a week. He thought she would be able to use the same dosage as him.

Oh my gosh, we have a heroin addict who is a user and supplier of illegal drugs, but because he has a college degree and really is a nice person, he should not have to spend more than one year in jail and a few years on probation. She died.

Doesn't he hold some responsibility for that?

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James Jerome O'Brien Age 83 of St. Paul and White Bear Lake.

Jim worked in sales at Schanno Trucking and retired from Koch Trucking.

He was a proud member of AA and also of the Hamster Motorcycle Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Margaret.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda (nee Heckel); sons, David (Yolanda) of Hudson, Wisconsin, and Kevin of Irving, Texas; step-son, Jason (Paul) Vollbrecht of Minneapolis; grandson, Jacob; and granddaughter, Grace. There will be a gathering from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, with a service at 6 p.m. Catered luncheon to follow in the reception hall. Special thanks to the staff at Prelude in White Bear Lake for their compassionate care over the last few months. Memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the family for the charity of their choice. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.MuellerMemorial. com or call 651-429-4944 for more information.

Jeanette Mary Campeau Jeanette Mary Campeau, 92, of White Bear Lake, died Jan. 21. Memorial service was held Feb. 3 at St. Pius X in White Bear Lake. Internment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Theresa C. Capaul Theresa C. Capaul, 62, of White Bear Lake, died Jan. 25. Memorial service was Feb. 6 at Sandberg Funeral Home, North St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

June Clara Hanson June Clara Hanson, 77, of Willernie, died Jan. 29.

Service was Feb. 2 at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater. Interment Fairview Cemetery.

Thankful Th kf l ffor h help l d during i storm t

I would like to express my gratitude to the wonderful community members who helped me out during the Jan. 22 snowstorm. My special needs 10-year-old is open-enrolled, so I drive 2 miles to pick him up at a bus stop across the district line. During the snowstorm, my car got stuck on the way to his bus stop. Of course, this would be the time I forgot to put my phone in my purse. Thanks to the kindness of complete strangers, I was able to get to the bus stop to pick up my child. First, a bus driver stopped to help. A young woman named Christine (Kristine?) then came to help. She invited me into her home so I could look up the number for and call the bus company to tell them I would be late to the bus stop. She even offered to drive me to the stop, if we couldn't free my car. As Christine was helping me dig out, a young man named Jeremy also came to help. Christine and Jeremy were able to push my car free, and my child's bus driver knew to expect me late. Disaster was averted, thanks to the graciousness of our helpful community members.

Rebecca Modert Vadnais Heights

Candice Elaine Shearer Sherry Candice Elaine Shearer Sherry, 68, of White Bear Township, died Jan. 27. Memorial service was Feb. 2 at Rice Creek Covenant Church in Shoreview.

Dorlene Thiesfeld Dorlene “Dorie” Thiesfeld, 77, of White Bear Lake, died Jan. 28. Funeral service was Feb. 5 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake.

Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi.

Cheri D. Ward Cheri D. Ward, 61, of White Bear Township, died Jan. 25. A celebration of life was held Feb. 2 at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, White Bear Lake.

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

Vadnais Heights • An employer contacted family members when they could not reach a woman who had not shown up for work the morning of Jan. 25. The 61-year-old, who had been out ill the entire week before, was found not breathing on the floor of her garage in the 4100 block of Rice Street by her daughter and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The county medical examiner said there was no sign of foul play. An autopsy has been scheduled.

• A homeowner in the 600 block of Berwood Avenue called county animal control about a opossum, apparently in distress, in her yard the morning of Jan. 26. Ramsey County deals only with domestic animals and referred the caller to the Internet for information.

• It was like the re-run of a bad movie. A youth was pulled over on Centerville Road at County Road E the evening of Jan. 26 for a burned out headlight and arrested for pot and drug paraphernalia possession. Several weeks earlier, in

the same area, the 17-year-old had been pulled over and cited for the same burned out headlight and pot and drug paraphernalia possession.

• A deputy arrested a 28-year-old St. Paul man at Jimmy’s Food & Drink at 1 a.m. Jan. 27 on a disorderly conduct charge after the man would not stop beating his head against a glass window.

• Back to Jimmy’s: 911 was called by a deputy working security the night of Jan. 27 after a 36-year-old Lake Elmo man was found passed out in the restroom. Arriving medics took over and the man’s fate was not immediately determined.

• A motorist did a double-take when he saw what appeared to be a male behind the wheel the evening of Jan. 27 who looked to be way too young to be driving. He called 911, the vehicle was pulled over at Edgerton Street and Monn Avenue, and the 12-year-old driver surrendered the keys. Mom, 41, who was in the passenger seat, explained that they were on their way to Walmart and she didn’t have a valid license. An investigation continues.

• A 79-year-old female was found dead in her room the evening of Jan. 31 at Gable Pines, an assisted living center in the 1200 block of Coun-

ty Road E. The woman had a history of health concerns, according to family members.

White Bear Township • Fists flew at Bellaire Beach on South Shore Boulevard when four youths jumped a 15-yearold lad who was ice fi shing late the night of Jan. 25 on White Bear Lake. The school resource officer at White Bear Lake North High School helped identify the suspects and is investigating the apparently school-related reason for the falling out. Parents were called to pick up their children.

• Someone with issues acted them out the afternoon of Jan. 28 in the parking lot of the theater on County Road J by keying the words, “learn how to park, dick,” on a car door. Damage to the 45-year-old man’s vehicle was estimated to be in excess of $500, making it a felony-level offense.

• A Finch Court homeowner, startled by a growling fox in her backyard window well the afternoon of Jan. 29, called county animal control.

Ramsey County Animal Control deals only with domestic animals and referred the caller to the Internet for information.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:

Dellwood • A Coon Rapids man, 48, was thrown from his Ford 150 plow truck at Dellwood Road and Dellwood Avenue Jan. 26 after driving into the ditch. Deputies smelled alcohol on the man, who was uninjured, and assisted the State Patrol in the DWI crash.

Grant • Mail theft was reported Jan. 17 in the 8000 block of Ingberg Court N. A suspect has been located.

• Extra patrol was requested Jan. 25 in the 11000 block of 102nd Street N. due to recent mail thefts.

The complainant said a suspicious person parked in her driveway and there have been numerous attempts to get credit cards in her name since a mail theft Jan. 4.

• Theft of a black sweatshirt with a Canadian logo valued at $40 was reported stolen Jan. 30 from the girls locker room at Mahtomedi High School.

Mahtomedi • A resident in the 100 block of Mahtomedi Avenue reported a vehicle rummaged through overnight Jan. 19. This was not the fi rst occurrence. Nothing appeared to be taken.

• Passenger-side windows were smashed in a vehicle parked at Katherine Abbott Park Jan. 20. A black purse was stolen containing $200 cash, an iPhone 7, and credit cards. A male was observed leaving the scene on a bicycle. The victim contacted her bank about the theft and discovered someone later attempted to use her bank card at a TCF at Roseville. The bank has good video footage of the suspect in his vehicle and may be able to get a license plate. Verizon fl agged the phone.

• A piece of art and an Apple Powerbook were reported stolen Jan. 20 during an estate sale in the 200 block of Forest Avenue.

• Damage to property was reported Jan. 23 when a snowplow took out a seven-unit mailbox stand in the 1200 block of Mahtomedi Avenue.

The Public Works department said it was most likely a state plow.

• A Park Avenue resident was advised to call the White Bear Lake Police Department Jan. 25 after

reporting theft of credit cards at Planet Fitness on White Bear Avenue.

• A deputy following a vehicle with no plates tapping its brakes Jan. 29 near Century Avenue and Long Lake Road stopped the driver after the vehicle failed to yield and almost hit a van head on. Three juvenile males inside were arrested. The vehicle was reported stolen out of St. Paul.

• Deputies responded to a call of an out-of-control male Jan. 30 in the 100 block of Quail Street. The man, 44, was reported yelling obscenities at other patients, was considered paranoid and was making comments about the CIA spying on him. He said he was homeless and wanted a ride to St. Paul. After he calmed down, the man, a resident at Meridian Behavioral Health, agreed to stay and work with a counselor.

• A deputy responded to an animal assist Jan. 18 in the 400 block of Paddington Road. A homeowner reported his dog was stuck in a crawl space under the deck. They managed to free the cramped canine.

• Deputies responding to a 911 hangup Jan. 20 in the 100 block of Clyde Place found an unresponsive intoxicated male. He was transported to Regions Hospital after the landlord's daughter made entry.

• A complainant, 33, in the 200 block of Kindross Road said he was punched in the face Jan. 24 by another man, 43, over home renovations. The man declined medical attention but wanted to press charges. The other party told deputies nothing happened, nor were the complainant's injuries consistent with being punched. No charges were fi led.

• A woman in the 300 block of Wildwood Road reported credit card fraud Jan. 26 after seeing a $400 withdrawal on her statement that she did not authorize.

• After refusing to pay $42 for a delivery of pizza and chicken wings Jan. 27, a 24-year-old Willernie man in the 100 block of Clyde Place, was arrested for misdemeanor theft. The delivery person said the man slammed the door in his face. When he reported it to his employer, the restaurant called the cops. They spotted the empty food containers when he opened the door.

• A briefcase was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle sometime overnight in the 4700 block of Lake Avenue Jan. 26.

• Theft of credit cards was reported in the 2900 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 16.

• Vandalism, causing a total of $400 in damage, has been occurring at a business in the 2100 block of Third Street over the last two months.

• A White Bear Lake man, 59, was arrested on a warrant for felony malicious punishment of a child in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Jan. 26.

• A Lake Elmo man, 18, was arrested on a second-degree DWI warrant in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Jan. 27.

• A White Bear Lake woman, 45, was arrested for aggravated assault in the 2500 block of Mayfair Avenue Jan. 27.

• A driver was arrested on an outstanding DUI warrant after being pulled over for a seat belt violation near Highway 61 and Highway 96 Jan. 27.

• A counterfeit $50 bill was reported in the 4500 block of Centerville Road Jan. 27.

• A North St. Paul man, 72, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near White Bear Avenue Jan. 29.

• A man, 24, was arrested for marijuana possession near I-694 and White Bear Avenue Jan. 29.

• Theft of a trailer was reported in the 4400 block of Centerville Road Jan. 29.

• About $200 worth of items were reported stolen in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 29.

• A woman arrested on a warrant in the 1800 block of Fifth Street Jan. 29 was also in possession of methamphetamine.

• Several juveniles were identified after an egg-tossing episode at a vehicle near Bellaire Avenue.

• A White Bear Lake man, 57, was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 2300 block of Oak Lane Jan. 29.

• A Gem Lake man, 48, was arrested for second-degree DWI near Scheuneman Road Jan. 30.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A White Bear Lake woman, 22, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the 2000 block of County Road E Jan. 26.

• A construction trailer was forcibly entered Jan. 26 in the 4600 block of Centerville Road. Nothing was taken.

• Theft of a vehicle occurred sometime overnight in the 3500 block of Glen Oaks Ave. Jan. 26.

Congratulations Bree Olsen 2013 Graduate of White Bear Lake.

Graduated in December 2017 from North Dakota State University.

Bree graduated from the college of Human Development and Education making the Dean’s list twice and with a degree in sports management.

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New Eagle Scout joins rank Matthew Weinberger recently earned the highest achievement offered by the Boy Scouts of America: the rank of Eagle Scout. The White Bear Township teen is a member of Boy Scout Troop 212, chartered by the Vadnais Heights Lions.

Weinberger is one of about 4 percent of all Scouts who earn the Eagle rank. For his community project, he worked with his second-grade teacher at Otter Lake Elementary School, Stephen Gravley, to design and build an addition to a nature trail at the school. The project involved removing trees and stumps, smoothing the new trail, planting native trees, installing signs, and coordinating with the White Bear Lake School District to spread chipped bark on the new trail.

The school uses the new trail as an outdoor classroom.

As a Scout, Weinberger was a senior patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader, received the Arrow of Light and Order of the Arrow awards, and participated in Grey Wolf advanced leadership training. He is active in the band at White Bear Lake High School, a captain of the alpine ski team, and a top rider on the mountain bike team. He will likely attend Colorado State University and major in biochemistry with a pre-med focus.

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Mahtomedi High School alumnus Jeffrey Chang was elected to shareholder of Banner & Witcoff Ltd., a national intellectual property law firm. Chang joined the Washington, D.C. office in 2011 as a law clerk and has focused his practice on patent procurement, opinions, counseling and post-issuance proceedings. He has experience in many technical areas, such as medical imaging and devices, wireless communications, television, autonomous vehicles, software and data security, Internet and financial services. Prior to joining Banner & Witcoff, Mr. Chang worked as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, examining medical device applications. He also previously worked at a Fortune 500 medical device company and a Midwest electric power cooperative. He earned his B.S. in electrical engineering, summa cum laude, with a minor in statistics from the University of Minnesota. He earned his J.D., with honors, from the George Washington University Law School. Chang is a 2007 Mahtomedi grad and was active on the soccer, tennis and alpine ski teams.

County attorney announces re-election bid

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced his bid for a third term. In a Feb. 1 news release, Choi said, “There is more work to do to enhance the quality of justice and build trust in our justice system, combat gender-based violence, and improve outcomes for our youth and I am looking forward to continuing to work alongside our community partners to make it happen.” For more on his campaign, see www.johnchoi.org.

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High School students from Mahtomedi Generations are hosting a game day for older adults on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Andrews Village. This game day is open to anyone looking to meet Mahtomedi Generations members, socialize with others in the community, and have a fun time.

Board games will be supplied and cookies on hand for decorating.

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Friendship Day is planned at the Senior Center 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Guided morning bird hikes planned

A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. It is a one-hour guided hike. Meet in the Nordic Center foyer, with parking at the Nordic Trailhead Lot. Hikes continue over the next few months: March 10 at Big Marine Park Reserve, meet at the playground; April 7, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion; and May 26, Pine Point Park, meet at the Trailhead kiosk.

For Washington County park locations, see www.co.washington.mn.us/ parks. Under park locations, find a county map with park contact information; search “guided bird hikes” on the county website for more information.

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the state has made the decision that its natural resources are of “paramount concern.”

“That concern impacts everything we're talking about today,” she said. “The decision of whether to stay this case to let an appeal go forward takes one sentence and that is 'no, our natural resources are of paramount concern.'”

Crosby-Lehmann maintains there are three issues in the case: public trust, the impact on natural resources and violation of the law by the DNR. “This attitude that they are above the law is frustrating,” she told the judge. “The DNR is bound by this order and they have to abide by it.”

Ultimately, the Court of Appeals and perhaps the Supreme Court will resolve the legal issues in the case, Larson surmised. He also brought up the issue of “third parties” bound to the order; cities like Hugo that may challenge the order, saying its wells have no impact on the lake.

Larson argued that third parties will have to expend significant resources to comply with the obligations the DNR will put on them as a result of the order. “It makes sense to resolve legal issues in the appeal before expending public funds,” he maintained.

The DNR attorney also used Hugo as an example of the delays the order has caused in construction projects.

Installation of sewer lines, for example, require dewatering permits. Excavators draw out groundwater with high-capacity pumps as pipelines are laid. Under the judge's order, the method is prohibited. A Hugo subdivision project was delayed in December until a temporary stay was granted that allowed dewatering.

“I don't know if the court intended its order to apply to these types of things,” Larson said, “but there should be relief for this appropriation. The water is returned to the ground.”

Marrinan agreed the DNR's request was appropriate and tasked attorneys with drafting language at the hearing while court recessed. As a result, a temporary permit for dewatering, not to exceed one year, will be removed from the order.

The plaintiff's attorney also wanted the court to know her client should not be blamed for the dewatering issue. “My clients are not wanting to stand in the way of construction,” said Crosby-Lehmann.

The city of White Bear Lake's attorney, Monte Mills, kept his comments succinct, noting his client joins and supports all motions filed by the defendants. Township attorney Chad Lemmons also recommended a stay before the court, adding the irrigation ban was a particularly “big issue” for municipalities (see sidebar).

“You can tell that in my order as well,” Marrinan replied.

“I have to ask myself,” said the judge, “why cities involved haven't taken a bit in the mouth before this as far as rate increases and other kinds of devices that encourage people not to waste that resource. While there is that question of an administrative hearing, it seems to me cities themselves may have been remiss in not using tactics like the city of Shoreview, which has made terrific strides in water conservation. Yet there is none of that in all of this. There are tactics cities can adopt short of administrative hearings that may obviate the need for the DNR to get involved.”

Lemmons told the judge the township has adjusted its rate to encourage water conservation and as of the previous Wednesday, was using 77 gallons per capita, ever inching closer to her 75 gallon per capita cap.

The city of Shoreview by the way, is outside the 5-mile radius affected by the order.

After the hearing, Township Clerk/Treasurer Bill Short took issue with the judge's comments regarding conservation. “There must be a misunderstanding of what the township and White Bear Lake are doing

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This graph prepared for the DNR by SS Papadopulos & Associates Inc., its consultant, shows the aggregate impact to groundwater pumping over 30 years as modeled with the new transient model. It shows how a 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent reduction in groundwater pumping benefits lake levels. Over time, the model shows how pumping lowered lake levels almost 6 feet compared with no pumping during a recent moderately dry period.

about water conservation,” he said. “Both communities have seen water usage steadily trend downward as residents adopt conservation measures.”

Marrinan reminded the attorneys it is the court's intent to protect the lake and the lake bed, which is closely intertwined with the aquifer.

“I doubt there is a need to further refine the language in the order,” the judge said. “From where I'm sitting, I think it's clear.”

Before departing the bench, Marrinan said she appreciated the “professionalism of all the attorneys around the table.”

The judge has 90 days to issue a decision on the motions. The DNR and its intervenors cannot file with the Court of Appeals until she rules. The township has not decided whether to appeal.

Members of the WBLRA were also in the courtroom to hear the motions. After adjournment, association chair Greg McNeely said his group is just trying to make sure “the lake doesn’t go away.”

Jim Markoe, president of the Lake Homeowners Association, pointed out that the DNR has known since 1998 that the lake rises and falls with the aquifer. “This relationship is extraordinarily well documented and understood. The only way to keep the lake from further shrinking and becoming permanently impaired is to take less water from the aquifer.”

Both men feel the cities and DNR can become part of the solution by supporting legislation for funding to bring St. Paul Regional Water System water from Vadnais Lake to the cities surrounding White Bear Lake.

“The cities can keep their water systems and wells, and merely supplement their water supply with surface water from the St. Paul system,” Markoe said, “dramatically reducing the amount of pumping from the aquifer.”

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This image shows Manitou Island prior to construction of the first bridge, taken about 1870 from what is now Lake Avenue. This bay was open, navigable water for all recorded history until the last decade.

QUESTION REGARDING IRRIGATION The Press Th P asked k d plaintiff l i tiff attorney tt Richard Ri h d Allyn All for f claril i fication on the part of the order pertaining to irrigation. At issue: Does the court’s order ban sprinkling if the lake goes below 923.5 feet? This is Allyn’s reply: Not exactly. Start with paragraph 320 (of the order). “The DNR has the power and authority to impose conditions on municipal groundwater permits, including a cap on total use or more specific mandatory conservation measures.”

Paragraph 322 states that a “30 percent reduction in use could be achieved through cutting nonessential water use.

Residential irrigation (lawn watering) is a nonessential water use.”

Then consider (retired City Manager Mark) Sather’s testimony in paragraph 325. (He agreed that a 30 percent reduction in overall water use is achievable by curtailing irrigation.) This background reveals the city’s own recognition as to lawn sprinkling as a potential issue.

The order, at page 137, requires of the DNR, “until it has fully complied with the requirements of the above statutes,” to manage municipal water appropriation permits within a 5-mile radius of the lake so as to achieve a 923.5 level. Measures include for the DNR to “prepare, enact and enforce a residential irrigation ban.”

The intent of the order is to encourage and, if necessary require, the DNR to require water conservation measures that will restore nature’s natural balance in White Bear Lake.

The scientific evidence introduced at trial supported that with average rainfall and reduced aquifer pressure, the lake will maintain a 923.5 level on its own. So the answer is, if the DNR starts mandating conservation measures and the other water protection conditions [“requirements of the above statutes”] in municipal permits, the sprinkling ban would not be necessary. Lastly, note a sprinkling ban would last only for so long as it takes for the lake to recover.

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Above is the same view from approximately the same spot on Lake Avenue taken summer of 2017. This bay is almost completely gone because of persistent low water levels, despite recent wet years.

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CASS GILBERT: Made his mark on area FROM PAGE 1A

lamenting that the Town Hall no longer existed.

“I looked at him and said, ‘It’s down the street,’” Hanson recalled. “He literally ran out the door, paced it off and said it was a Gilbert building.”

That started the White Bear historian on the hunt for the original plans.

Although that fi nal proof still eludes Hanson, she does have a copy of a periodical called Inland Architect & Builder, in which Gilbert said he was preparing plans for a town hall, 26x40 feet, in White Bear Lake.

Those are the building’s exact dimensions.

“It’s one of the few buildings we have left that Cass touched,” Hanson said. But there are more.

In a Jan. 29 presentation on Gilbert’s early work, Hanson talked about the man born in 1859 in Ohio who understood the value of networking, wrote to his future wife that he expected to achieve great things, and dropped out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to tour Europe.

“Gilbert was incredibly competitive,” Hanson said. “And his writings said a lot about his personality.”

The White Bear historian won a grant to research Gilbert at the New York Historical Society and has read his letters cataloged at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Unfor-

tunately, water damage is blamed for the destruction of papers from 1885 to 1888 at the New York repository, which is when the Town Hall was commissioned. Hanson is hoping copies still exist in someone’s attic.

“Interestingly, critics accused Gilbert of not having original ideas but of taking pieces from European masters,” Hanson said. “Not everyone feels that way. Some fi nd him to be brilliant even in his simplest designs.”

In a letter Hanson read from Gilbert to his girlfriend Julia Finch, later his wife, he wrote: “It is my aim to win a position in the world which will increase my chances of getting great work to do and having the influence to carry it out.”

The young architect did go on to greatness. He designed the Minnesota State Capitol, a decade after the Town Hall, and designed the downtown St. Paul Endicott Building.

In 1898 he moved to New York City, where he designed the Woolworth Building, the world’s tallest skyscraper, in 1913. He designed buildings on college campuses, churches, museums, train stations and the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington.

It was the celebrity architect’s last major project, guided to completion in 1935 by his son. Gilbert died a year before it was completed.

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This historic building in Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Township, was almost certainly designed by Cass Gilbert. The structure has been renovated to what the historical society believes the hall looked like in 1885. Town Hall minutes from the time period name the contractor, but not the architect. Town Board meetings were held for 125 years in the hall, which was relocated to the park in 2015.

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The Jasper Tarbox cottage on Manitou island was built in the early 1890s. It has been extensively remodeled but still stands. According to Hanson, new owners plan to raze the house.

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Gilbert’s first home in the White Bear area was built in the Cottage Park neighborhood, shown here in a 1932 aerial view. The Plantation nightclub is in the photo (where Lions Park now stands), as is a dry Goose Lake and the streetcar line along the road. In 1881, Cottage Park was a gated community and the first formal settlement.

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When Cass Gilbert returned to Minnesota in the 1880s he was young, ambitious and in need of work. One of his first jobs was the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, where his mother was a member. It still stands.

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Gilbert is credited with designing the dance pavilion at Wildwood Amusement Park in 1892.

The park was listed in New York Historical Society archives as St. Paul and White Bear Lake Railroad Casino. Hanson does not know if gambling was permitted. The amusement park was developed by Walter S. Morton, president of St. Paul and White Bear Electric Railroad. Gilbert also designed Morton’s cottage on Manitou Island.

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St. Paul attorney Reuben Galusha hired Gilbert to design a lake cottage in 1884. The house still stands in Cottage Park. It is no longer red, but gray. It was once owned by the Herb Tousley family and is the most intact Cass Gilbert on the lake.

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Local author a finalist for book award WHITE BEAR LAKE — When she embarked on a mission to discover what happened to Marcel Heuzé, the man whose beautiful handwritten letters inspired an award-winning font she designed, graphic designer Carolyn Porter had no idea where the journey would lead.

As she searched for clues in Heuzé’s letters, Porter learned about a little-known aspect of World War II history: the forced labor of French civilians. Her book, “Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate,” weaves together the story of the design of the font and the obsessive search to uncover the fate of the Frenchman who mailed his letters from a German labor camp.

Now “Marcel’s Letters” has been named a fi nalist for the Minnesota Book Award. Released in June 2017, the book received recognition in the Faegre Baker Daniels-sponsored Memoir & Creative Nonfiction category. Finalists were chosen by writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers and others in the Minnesota literary community.

Porter was sitting with her husband Aaron at Chicago's O'Hare airport when she got the congratulatory email. “It's an overwhelming honor,” she said, “and a surprise. I just wanted to make sure Marcel's story was told. I didn't know if I would sell 10 books or 100. It didn't matter. I just wanted to tell his story. The rest is gravy.”

The book is in its third printing, but she doesn't know the sales fi gures. She does know there are

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“Marcel’s Letters” began with a visit to a Stillwater antiques store.

three other authors in her category vying for the award. Porter is in the process of reading them.

A free “Meet the Finalists” event is 6-9 p.m.

March 13 at Open Book in Minneapolis. Other events involving the award can be found on her website: carolyn-porter.com. Porter lives in White Bear Lake.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony April 21 at InterContinental Hotel Saint Paul Riverfront. The Minnesota Book Award program is sponsored by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library.

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

Join us at Redeemer!

September - May

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am

AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online-All ages welcome

OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

www.stjudeofthelake.org

Summer

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

Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m.

Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m.

Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

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

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

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

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

All Are Invited!

Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

Rev. Victoria Safford

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community Rev. Shay MacKay

MINISTERS

Sunday Services & Religious Ed: 9 & 11am

(651) 426-2369 / wbuuc.org

Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM 651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

2018 SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES

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

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

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

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch

4000 Linden Street,WBL (651) 429-5349 gracepeople.church

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UPCOMING EVENTS TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP When: 11:30-1 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 8 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on “ideas worth spreading.” This month’s program is “How Trees Talk to Each Other.” Free; registration recommended.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

Where: Tamarack Nature Center, Details: Attend training to learn how to help with maple season. Volunteers help with sap collecting, evaporating, canning and programs. Ages 8+; for individuals, couples and families. Free advance registration required.

Contact: 651407-5350 ext. 119 or volunteertamarack@ co.ramsey.mn.us

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING

PHOTO ORGANIZATION: GETTING STARTED

When and where: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy. 61 N.; and 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at WBL Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Local police study conducted by the league will be discussed.

Open to the public.

Contact: 651-493-0686

When: 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Learn a process for sorting and organizing printed and digital photos, and options for sharing and using pictures.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

FARE FOR ALL When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price.

Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted.

Contact: fareforall.org

WINTER SPORTS COLLAGE When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Kids 6-12 can create a paper collage illustrating a favorite sport. Registration required.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

SWEETHEART DANCE When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Kids in preschool-grade 5 can dance to music by a DJ with their favorite adult.

Photos and refreshments. $14/child; adults free.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-4012018 or communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

MAPLE VOLUNTEER TRAINING When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 10

CHRIS NELSON MEMORIAL ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: Mahtomedi Beach, 1045 Park Ave. Details: Annual charity tournament in memory of Chris Nelson, a graduate of Mahtomedi High School and son of Hi-Tempo owners.

Contact: 651-429-3333

BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS When: 5-8 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 12 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496

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Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $6 burgers. Open to the public.

Contact: 651-426-4944

MATOSKA MARINERS 4-H CLUB When: 5-6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 12 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Local 4-H Club meets monthly. Kids in K-12 are welcome to join.

Contact: matoska mariners4H@gmail.com

MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Join fellow gardening enthusiasts for a monthly meeting and education speakers.

Social and education sessions open to the pubic. 6 p.m. social hour, 7-8 p.m. program with Dawn Pape on the topic, “Goodbye Ornamentals, Hello Functional Yards,” Registration required.

Contact: 651-770-1141 or kaym100@comcast.net

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 Where: Costco parking lot, 1431 Beam Ave., Maplewood Details: Hike the Bruce Vento Trail. Approx. 3 miles and lasts 1 hour. Treats follow at Gulden’s.

Contact: 651-354-9537

TAMARACK NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 17 (and the third Saturday of every month) Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd. Details: Learn about photography techniques, equipment and projects in this free joint activity with the 3M Camera Club. Free; no registration required.

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

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 19 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Enjoy the day off of school with a naturalist by following animal tracks and discovering hidden homes beneath the snow on a snowshoe hike. Ages 4+. $8.25/child; $4.25/adult; $7 snowshoe rental.

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

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St. Pius X Winterfest WHEN: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11

WHERE: St. Pius X Church, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake DETAILS: Saturday events include Donatelli’s Italian dinner, boutique,

WHITE BEAR LAKE LADIES NIGHT OUT When: 4-8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Where: Begins at Goodthings, 2184 4th St. Details: ‘Let’s Wine About Winter’ themes event with specials at local businesses. Ends at Manitou Grill.

Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

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

Thursday, Feb. 22 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Program by Canvas Health teaches about suicide awareness, prevention and stigma.

Free and open to the public.

Contact: 651-429-3381 or fpcwbl.org

916 EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23 Where: North Metro Event Center, 1000 Gramsie Rd., Shoreview Details: Annual fundraiser includes dinner hors d’oeuvres buffet, silent and live auction. Proceeds will support the purchase of interactive white boards to help provide hands-on and technology-enriched learning opportunities.

Tickets begin at $75.

Contact: 916education foundation.org

‘WHALE OF A TALE’ ANNUAL GALA When: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 Where: Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave. N Details: Fundraiser for Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries

silent and live auction. Sunday features great food, silent auction, bingo, craft boutique, sweepstakes, raffle drawings, archery, driving range and kids’ games. Medallion hunt both days. Open to the public.

CONTACT: 651-429-5337

features underwater literary theme, live music, silent auction, live auction, hors d’oeuvres, wine and craft beer, prizes, costume contest, and photo contest. Tickets $50 in advance; $60 at the door.

Contact: 651-486-2213 or rclreads.org

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS When: 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 27 and the 4th Tuesday of the month Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E Details: Topic is “Creating Dementia-friendly Communities.” Free and open to the public; no registration needed Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com

Theater KIDS DREAM WINTER FILM SERIES When: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: Marcus Oakdale Theatre, 5677 Hadley Ave. N. Details: $3 admission to see ‘The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature’, and concessions specials.

Contact: marcus theatres.com/kidsdream

‘MADAGASCAR JR.’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9; 2 & 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10; 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Show appropriate for all ages.

Tickets $12/adults; $6/ students and seniors.

Contact: childrens performingartsmn.org

Music EAST METRO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA When: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: “All You Need is Love” Valentine’s Pops Cabaret featuring music from the classics to the Beatles. Silent auction, dessert buffet, and drinks. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 in advance; $35 at the door.

Contact: emsorch.org

KENWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND TWO RIVERS CHORALE When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: St. Andrews lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Free concert of “Vivi Verdi,” with music from Aida, Nabucco, Il Trovatore, La Travita and more.

Contact: 651-493-7935 or tworiverschorale.org

JAZZ NIGHT When: 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Cafeteria, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Performances by high school jazz ensembles, alumni jazz band, and special guest The Good The Bad and The Funky. Dinner catered by Donatelli’s.

Tickets $25/adults; $20/ seniors, children, and military. Includes dinner and dance. $15 dance only.

Contact: 651-775-7207 or wblmusicboosters.org

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Friday, Feb. 9 Where: Oneka Elementary Gym, 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Details: Free showing of “Despicable Me 3,” rated PG, at 7 p.m.

Snacks provided by Hugo Fire Dept. Children must have adult with them.

Bring blanket to sit on.

Contact: 651-762-6342 or ci.hugo.mn.us

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Mahtomedi Music Faculty Concert WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 WHERE: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi

which benefits local students and the Kelly Spaulding Scholarships.

Tickets $20/adult; $15/seniors 62+; $12/students.

DETAILS: Performance helps raise

CONTACT: 651-269-9888 or

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VALLEY CHAMBER CHORALE: ‘AMERICAN SONGBOOK’

Where: Century College Details: National Library of Medicine When: 7:30 p.m. traveling exhibit explores Saturday, Feb. 24 and 3 the interconnectedness p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 of wellness, illness and Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska St. N., Stillwater Natives and Native HaDetails: 20th century waiians. See website for choral music featuring composers Arlen, Paulus, details.

Contact: century.edu/ Gershwin, Bernstein, Barber, Runestad, Porter and academics/library Deimer. Tickets online or at the door, $27/adults; ADULT OPEN GYM: $22/seniors; $17/students. VOLLEYBALL Contact: 651-430-0124 When: 6-9 p.m. valleychamberchorale.org Tuesdays and 8-10 a.m.

Saturdays through Mar. 31 CANTUS Where: AFSA High When: 3 p.m. Sunday, School, 100 Vadnais Feb. 25 Blvd., Vadnais Heights Where: St. Andrew’s Details: $3/person Lutheran Church, 900 for pick-up games.

Stillwater Rd., MahtoParticipants sign-in and medi Details: A Cappella en- provide ID. No open gym Feb. 6. semble is acknowledged Contact: 651-204-6061 around the world for its or brigid.nault@city programmatic versatility, artistic excellence and vadnaisheights.com charismatic personalities. Tickets $30/adults; BABY & ME STORYTIME $25/seniors 62+; $15/ When: 9:45-10:15 a.m. students.

Mondays Contact: 651-269-9888 Where: White Bear wildwoodartistseries.com Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Storytime for ages 6-23 months and a caregiver. Limited to 15.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org AARP TAX AIDE

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SERVICES When: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 5-Apr. 17 Where: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Tax help for local seniors and taxpayers with low to moderate incomes. Bring photo ID and SSN documentation for taxpayer and spouse, income and expense documentation and 2016 tax return. First come-first served.

Contact: 651-429-4293 or sstwbl.org

NATIVE VOICES: NATIVE PEOPLES’ CONCEPTS OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS When: Jan. 31-Mar. 14

BABY STORYTIME When: 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Mondays Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: For children birth-24 months and caregivers.

Contact: 651-426-2042

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org; 651-4262042 or washcolib.org

When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center, 1515 Keats Ave. 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 permit.

Open to all ages; minor must be with an adult.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

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

Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertyclassicalacademy. org

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY AGING WITH GUSTO When: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9 Where: Stillwater Senior Center, 2300 Orleans St. W. Details: Participants will understand their views on life, health and longevity and learn to age positively. Free lunch provided. Registration required.

Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn. org

WINTER GALA COMMUNITY AWARDS CELEBRATION

When: 5:30-11 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9 Where: Heights Hall, Oak Park Heights Details: Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce fundraiser and community celebration to recognize outstanding local organizations and FAMILY STORYTIME individuals. Tickets $75/ When and where: 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays at the person includes dinWhite Bear Lake Library, ner, party favors, silent auction and raffle, and 2150 2nd St.; 10:30-11 a.m. entertainment. Cocktail Mondays at Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., attire.

Contact: 651-439-4001 Mahtomedi or greaterstillwater Details: Stories, chamber.com songs and fingerplays to enhance early literacy skills for children ages FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 2-5.

When: 6:30 p.m.

When: 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Explore the park on snowshoes, provided. Registration required; $10/adult, $5 youth 14 and younger.

Contact: 651-430-8370 co.washington.mn.us/parks

CABIN FEVER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: Hudson House Grand Hotel, 1616 Crest View Dr., Hudson, WI Details: A fun “tropical” themed atmosphere with two levels of unique crafters and vendors. Free coffee, cookies, cash bar, music, and prize give-a-ways.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com

SENIOR SNOWSHOE HIKE When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn basic snowshoeing techniques and hike through the woods, followed by a fire and hot chocolate.

Snowshoes provided.

Ages 55+. $7/members; $10/non-members.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-433-2427 or wnc@smm.org

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: PREDATOR PREY ECOLOGY When: 11:30-1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Monthly presentation will include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trails at Wargo. Ages

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50+. No registration necessary.

Contact: 651-429-8007; anokacountyparks.com

‘RACE TO THE FINISH LINE’ When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Short play focuses on two close colleagues who find their friendship begins to fracture as they start to discuss the topic of race. Play followed by an opportunity for group discussion. Presented by the St. Croix Chapter of the AAUW.

ANTI VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Teen Hang Out program features no fun celebrating anything but love. Awful snacks, movie, and Anti-Valentine’s Day card making.

Or bring homework.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

VALENTINE’S DAY COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 Where: Running Aces Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Foerst Lake Details: Headliner Andy Beningo, featuring Bill Boronkay and hosted

by Daina Ali. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

BABYSITTING 101 When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N. Details: Students ages 10-13 will learn the responsibility needed for babysitting while gaining the required education.

Class covers the skills of child care, first aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, child proofing, nutrition and much more. $60; registration required.

Contact: 651-4904750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

SNOWSHOEING 101 When: 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn basic snowshoeing techniques and hike through the woods. Snowshoes provided. $7/members; $10/non-members.

Ages 6+. Registration required; call to confirm.

Contact: 651-433-2427 or wnc@smm.org

STARWATCH PARTY WITH MIKE LYNCH When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Lake Elmo

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Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Use large reflecting telescopes to view the moon, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other celestial treasures. Hosted by Mike Lynch, meteorologist and broadcaster. Free.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

PARANORMAL VIP EXPERIENCE When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Warden’s House Museum, Stillwater Details: Members of the public can assist Johnsdale Paranormal Group in a ‘ghost hunt.’

Limited space available. $60/person.

Contact: 651-439-5956

SNOWSHOE STORY STROLL When: 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: All ages snowshoe hike followed by hot cocoa and s’mores.

Limited number of snowshoes available.

RSVP. Contact: 651-430-4325

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL When: 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 24 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Antiques expert Mark Moran conducts appraisals of antiques, collectibles and decorative arts. Register in person or by phone to have an item appraised.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or markfmoran.com

‘SCREENAGERS — GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE’ When: 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26 Where: Centennial Middle School Auditorium, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Free viewing of the docmentary that focuses on the topic of kids and screen time.

For parents and kids 10+.

Panel discussion follows film.

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event.

Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions.

Online: www.press pubs.com/calendar Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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LOOKING BACK Week of February 4 – February 10, 2018 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

1918 Mrs. T. K. Young, chairman of St. Mary of the Lake Auxiliary, Catholic Branch of the Red Cross meeting Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons every week from 1 to 5. Work done from December 1 to February 1. During the two holiday weeks there were no meetings of this auxiliary in the interest of fuel conservation because to heat the room used for Red Cross work necessitate the heating of the entire building.

During the period they have made: 400 garments, 6 bath robes, 147 hospital shirts, 94 draw sheets, 48 hospital bags, 6 tray cloths, 45 sweaters, 26 pair of sock, 24 pair of wristlets. In addition to this report they are working on 38 knitted articles that are near completion. Work returned to headquarters has been very highly spoken of…

1943

By O.P.A. Order, gasoline at service stations must be handled on a cash basis. We ask your cooperation in meeting this regulation. J. A. Reed Motor & Oil, Co. White Bear Lake, Phone W.B. 376…B. E. Scott, Fire, Automobile and general insurance. 23 Clark Avenue, phone 463-W….

1968 Now open in White Bear, Carbone’s Pizza, Carry out, 2482 East County Road E, Corner County Road E and Bellaire Avenue. Dee-licious Pizza to take out – just call in your order 777-4775….The

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Reed Motor Oil Company truck, ca. 1945.

second annual Winter Carnival Slow Pitch Tourney had its official opening when the Carnival Royalty arrived at 3:15 p.m. , February 3. The royalty made their way to the playing field located on White Bear Lake just behind the VFW….

1993 Jake’s Quality Auto Repair, complete service including tune ups, brakes, air conditioning, carb repair, computer controlled. 4034 Hoffman, old Crosstown Marine Building, White Bear Lake…

School Board – 83 percent of residents believe school buildings are adequate

or better, school officials will have their work cut out before the March 30, $37.5 million bond referendum. Some of plans are to add nine rooms to Sunrise ($3 million), $3.8 million to add 12,900 square foot rooms to both North and South campuses of the high School, $1.4 million to find space for the district’s Early Childhood Family Education program, $6 million to outfit all buildings with expandable technology equipment, $22 million for building renovations for health and safety requirements and to bring the district in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act….

2008 Heritage Hall, the municipal building Gem Lake and White Bear Township share, is officially open. The facility was built because Gem Lake, which purchases a variety of services from the township, needed office and meeting space and the township needed a polling place. It’s the first time Gem Lake has had a public building. Prior to building the building, city meetings were held at Tousley Ford and at Hoffman’s Corner.

Heritage Hall is located at 4200 Otter Lake Road…

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

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Bear boy cagers close gap (a little) on conference rival ranked No. 1

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake has twice faced the top-ranked boys basketball team in the state, Cretin-Derham Hall, this year, and the Raiders would certainly get the Bears’ vote.

“CDH has earned their number one, Class 4A ranking,” Keith Lockwood said, praising the Raiders for one of the best lineups he’s ever coached against in the metro area — with three players on the Mr. Basketball watch list.

“They are difficult to defend,” Lockwood said, “because they can score inside with (Daniel) Oturu and (Sy) Chapman, but if you overplay the post with double teams, (Jaeden) King, (Jacob) Prince and (Ryan) Larson shoot well from behind the arc.”

The Bears (10-9) made a much better showing in their second try against their conference rival Friday, losing 88-73 on the Raiders court. They led by eight, in fact, before the Raiders fleeced them with a halfcourt, man-to-man trap late in the half and surged ahead 40-33.

Oturu, 6-8 Gophers recruit, scored 25 points for the Raiders (16-1). Prince added 23, Chatman 19 and King 19.

Jeremy Beckler led the Bears with 28 points. The 6-8 junior is averaging 22.5 points over the last eight games and lifted his season average to 18.1.

“Beckler and Oturu battled all night against each other,” Lockwood said. “Jeremy has taken some huge strides being more physical and finishing at the basket.”

Isaac Tessier had his best game with 21 points and Sam Schultz 16.

White Bear Lake lost to the Raiders 96-61 at home in December. Lockwood said the Bears were able to keep the pace slower this time, making it more of a halfcourt game.

The Bears beat Mounds View 69-63 last week with Beckler scoring 25 points, Schwarz 16 and Tessier 11.

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Samuel Schwartz goes vertical for a basket against two Mounds View defenders.

White Bear Lake basketball players including Steven Kleist (above) signed autographs and visited with elementary school players after their win over Mounds View. This was the Bears’ Youth Rec Team Night.

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Bear matmen 1-3 against strong opposition for the week

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White Bear Lake wrestlers lost to three strong teams while winning once in the past week. The Bears are 13-9 with one match left before playoffs, at Woodbury on Thursday.

No. 7 ranked Forest Lake (22-6) beat the Bears 38-27 on Thursday evening. ”The match was competitive as they usually are between these teams,” Bear coach Craig Nasvik said. Winning for the Bears were Isaiah Baker at 132, Kris Thury at 138, T.J. Turinske at 145, Matt Sloan at 152, Luke Parzyck at 220 and Dimitri Hatzis at 285.

On Saturday at the Armstrong dual meet tournament, with three starters missing, the Bears lost to South St. Paul (16-4) by 46-33, beat Armstrong 70-12 (including six forfeits) and lost to Faribault (14-5) by 50-18. Winning all three matches were JJ Andress at 113, Jorrel Turner at 126 and Brandon Krekelberg at 170.

Turinske, who has their best record, and Josh Powell missed the meet because they are members of the White Bear Lake drumline that was to perform at Super Bowl activities on Nicollet Mall.

“T.J. was in a quandary about it,” Nasvik said, about having to choose between the two. “I told him, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you.”

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Sydney Shearen of the Bears added a third-period goal in the win over Roseville to close the regular season.

White Bear Lake girls hockey finished the conference schedule tied for second place, after tying Cretin-Derham Hall 1-1 and beating Roseville Area 5-0 last week to close the regular season.

The Bears take a 16-7-1 record into Section 4AA. They are seeded third (behind Hill-Murray and Mounds View) and will open against North St. Paul on Saturday, 5 p.m., at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood.

In the Suburban East Conference, Forest Lake was champion with a 13-3 record. The Bears, Cretin-Derham Hall and Mounds View were all 10-5-1.

Against Roseville, Claudia Verkerke scored twice in the first period and Samantha Olson, Ashley Healy and Sydney Shearen added third-period goals.

Calla Frank stopped 28 shots for the shutout. Against Cretin-Derham Hall, Shearen tied the score early in the third period and Frank make 23 saves.

Bear icemen, ranked No. 6, beat Stillwater 4-1 After moving up to No. 6 in the state rankings, the White Bear Lake boys hockey team clipped Stillwater 4-1 on Saturday in their only game last week.

Max Jennrich got the Bears (15-3-2) going with goals in the first two periods, raising his team-leading total to 22. Grant Hofeld and Billy Rose (power

play) made it 4-0 in the third period.

Austin Carroll assisted on three goals.

Goalie Stephen Uremovich stopped 20 of 21 shots.

Bear girl hoopsters beat Mustangs, lose to Raiders White Bear Lake girls basketball (10-11) beat Mounds View 67-59 and lost to No. 7 ranked Cretin-Derham Hall 62-51 in conference games last week.

Courtney Crouch netted 18 points, Anna Sanders 14 and Jordan Ferrand 12 against Mounds View. Sanders had 15 and Tessah Anderson 13 against Cretin-Derham Hall (13-3) while the Bears gave up 25 points to Raider star Frannie Hottinger.

Bear gymnasts 3-4 in duals, several girls contributing The White Bear Lake gymnasts have a 3-4 record in dual meets, scoring in the respectable 127 to 129 range. They feature good balance with four girls usually scoring over 30 all-around. The Bears beat Woodbury 127.05 to 126.25 on Jan. 25 with Haley Engwer and Madalyn Everson each scoring 31.375, Madison Carroll 31.3 and Grace Gagnelius 30.45.

They made good showing in a loss to Forest Lake 135.925 to 127.625 on Feb. 1. Alexis Hennen tallied 32.775, Carroll 31.85, Engwer 31.3 and Ava Ocel 30.85.

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Mahtomedi cagers win rematch with Tartan 86-79 in overtime

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Mahtomedi shot a blazing 65 percent and outlasted Tartan 86-79 in overtime Friday evening, in a duel of ranked conference rivals. Timmy Lindquist and J’vonne Hadley led with 21 points each.

Zephyr coach Keith Newman credited great teamwork, transition baskets, and excellent execution of sets throughout the game, as Mahtomedi (13-5), ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, gained a season split with Tartan 14-3), No. 11 in Class 4A. Tartan won 66-57 earlier.

“The last time we played them, we tried to put things in that would combat their defense,” Newman

said. “This time we told our players that ‘what you do is pretty good offensively. So let's be ourselves and we will be able to score fine.’”

Antwan Kimmons sank 30 points for Tartan, including a three-pointer with 26 seconds left in regulation that tied the score 76-76. He fouled out 2:20 into overtime as Lindquist drew an offensive foul from him.

Hadley shot 8-for-11 from the field, 5-for-7 at the line, while Lindquist was 7-for-11 and 6-for-7. Jack Shay shot 6-for-8 and added 13 points. Zac Centers scored 10 points, Devin Melzer nine, Cole Chapman eight and Karmoga Lero four.

Mahtomedi has five players averaging double digits: Hadley 16.0, Shay 13.3, Lindquist 11.2, Centers 11.2 and Lero 10.8.

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Timmy Lindquist, shown here in a previous game, sank 21 points against Tartan, five in the overtime.

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Girls hoops win streak at 11 games Icemen fall to Hermantown in one vs. two duel Mahtomedi boys hockey, ranked No. 2 in Class 1A, got humbled by No. 1 Hermantown 4-1 on Saturday in Hermantown. Blake Biondi pumped in all four goals for the Hawks. Noah Skillings scored for Mahtomedi (145-1) and goalie Bailey Huber stopped 31 shots. The Zephyrs routed St. Paul Academy 8-0 in their other game last week with six players scoring, including Dallas Duckson and Tom Paradise with two goals each, and Josh Campbell making 14 saves.

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Alec Zell of Mahtomedi tries to turn Hamza Mohamed of Armstrong on the way to a decision at 195 pounds.

Zephyr matmen split four matches The Mahtomedi wrestlers split four matches last week and head into the fi nal week of the regular season with a 15-12 record.

The Zephyrs beat Henry Sibley 4818 on Thursday, getting pins by Hunter Wilsey, Jake Fitzpatrick, Bryce Fitzpatrick, Nate Kujawa, and Collin Grandstrand, and major decisions by

Reid Lawrence 13-2, Hunter Hall 11-0 and Elijah Heatherston 11-0.

In the Armstrong Duals on Saturday, the Zephyrs beat Armstrong 63-12 and lost to Rogers 48-21 and Mounds View 52-21. Jake Fitzpatrick and Hall went 4-0 for the week, Bryce Fitzpatrick 3-1, Kujawa 3-1, and Grandstrand 2-2.

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Mahtomedi girls basketball has an 11-game win streak after turning back Simley 53-30 and Tartan 59-49 last week. Emma Grothaus dominated the Simley game with 29 points.

The Zephyrs led Tartan 37-17 at halftime. Grothaus hit 22 points and Annika Sougstad 20. Team defense continued to shine as the Zephyrs (17-1) have allowed just 33.5 points per game in the win streak. They are ranked No. 2 in Class 3A behind Robbinsdale Cooper.

Zephyr gymnasts finish duals 6-0, will host conference meet Mahtomedi gymnastics fi nished 6-0 in dual meets defeating Simley 142.9 to 128.7 on Thursday, Feb. 1, showing their depth with four different event winners.

Haley Oswald led with 35.55 points all-around followed by Kate Ryan with 35.375. Event winners were Olivia Hurt on vault (9.3), Olivia Meger on bars (9.1), Kerri Manders on beam (9.2) and Oswald on floor (9.35).

Placing second were Oswald on vault (9.1), Ryan on bars (9.05) and floor (9.35), and Meger on beam (9.05). The Zephyrs will host the Metro East Conference meet Thursday, Feb. 8 beginning 3:30 p.m.

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The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces Adult Synchronized Skating Team placed fourth out of eight teams at the 2018 Midwestern Synchronized Skating Championships Jan. 27 in Wichita, Kansas. As one of the top four teams, Leather & Laces will now compete at the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Feb. 22-24 in Portland, Oregon. The team has a gofundme page set up at https://www.gofundme.com/leather-laces-going-to-nationals in order to fundraise for travel expenses.

Leather & Laces is currently looking for members to join for next season. There will be an open house for interested skaters Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 8:40 to 10:10 p.m. at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center, 1490 County Road E East.

Members of the Mahtomedi ski team carried the skis of Alex Johnson down the course in parade formation at Afton Alps Jan. 30 during the 15th annual Alex Johnson Memorial Race. The Mahtomedi High School student was involved in a fatal accident in 2004 when his car collided with a bus on Jamaca Avenue.

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Vivid Audubon paintings once rejected by scientific world

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — The bright greens and yellows of the Carolina parakeet still burst with color in the artwork of John James Audubon, more than 50 years after the bird was declared officially extinct. Generations of people have marveled over the animated expressions of hundreds of Audubon's paintings, but Audubon wasn't always respected as an artist and scientist.

Author and Grant resident William Souder recently visited the White Bear Center for the Arts to talk about his biography, “Under a Wild Sky: John James Audubon and the Making of the Birds of America.” Though the book was published in 2004, Souder still gets many questions about the life of the famed painter and naturalist.

Audubon was an early American ornithologist, famous for his illustrated guidebook, “The Birds of America,” which documented more than 480 species of birds in the United States.

Souder was inspired to write the book when he looked into reading an Audubon biography, and found there were none in print.

“Anytime you find a major American figure that has not been written about in recent memory, that's an opportunity,” Souder said. “I also felt, being a Minnesota boy from a family of duck hunters and upland bird hunters, that I probably understood Audubon in a way that maybe other biographers wouldn't. I felt an affinity for him; I loved the images.”

Souder traveled to the historical collections at Yale and Harvard, visited Mill Grove and even walked the streets of Edinburgh while following Audubon's footprints.

Audubon was born in 1875, the illegitimate son of a French sea captain in Haiti. He lived with his father in France for most of his childhood, where he became fascinated with hunting and painting wildlife.

“He had skill from an early age, but he was frustrated whenever he would paint a bird,” Souder said. Audubon complained to his father that the images never seemed to look alive. He used dead animals as models for his paintings, and found himself unable to recreate the spark of life he saw when he encountered the animals in the wild.

“Audubon's father gave him some discouraging advice: he suggested that he would never be able to make birds look alive because only God can making living things look living,” Souder said.

“I think one of the things that motivated Audubon throughout his life was the desire to prove his father wrong.”

To avoid conscription into the Napoleonic wars, Audubon's father sent him to live at Mill Grove, an estate he owned on the outskirts of Philadelphia. While at Mill Grove, Audubon, who was 18 at the time, developed the artistic technique that would define his artwork for the rest of his life.

“He was still trying to work out how to make these images look more alive; make the birds look more like the kinds of creatures he observed when he saw them in the wild,” Souder said. He experimented with a new idea—using wire to prop dead bird specimens into lifelike poses.

“Almost immediately this transformed the way his paintings looked,” Sounder said. “I think you certainly get a sense of how these birds live and act in the wild, and you get this animated, three-dimensional depth that had been completely missing from natural history studies at that point in time. One of the things true about Audubon's birds is that they very often seem to have a human quality or human-like expression.

It's easy to sort of conclude that Audubon intentionally anthropomorphized his subjects, gave them some human emotions that maybe weren't appropriate. Clearly there's some truth to that: in some of the images, the emotion comes through. And yet, he always managed to

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Audubon's technique was revolutionary—but it did not sit well with the scientific community.

“Many of them complained his images didn't always make sense; that he posed his birds in ways that were unnatural,” Souder said. “What I like about Audubon's response to this criticism was he said, 'You know, if you watch birds long enough sooner or later you see everything.' Nobody could really argue with that.”

When he presented his work to the Academy of Natural Sciences, he was rejected immediately. A few people sympathized with Audubon, and recommended he go to Europe with his paintings. After he saved enough money, he took his portfolio to Liverpool.

“When Audubon got to England, everything that worked against him in America worked in his favor,” Souder said. “He got off the boat wearing buckskins and was immediately a subject of fascination. And with his portfolio of drawings, nobody had seen anything like it or had anything to compare it to.

Not only that, but he told these amazing stories about his life on the frontier— some of them were even close to true.”

Within a week of landing, he had a major exhibition at the Royal Society of Liverpool, and then traveled across England from one exhibition hall to the next. He quickly found the right connections, and “The Birds of America” was soon in print.

Today the book is rare, but the reproductions (which are available to view and download from the National Audubon Society at www.audubon.org/ birds-of-america) show a window into another time. The paintings include several species that have since become extinct, such as the once-numerous Carolina parakeet.

“The Carolina parakeet went extinct in the early 1900s, a fact that would have startled Audubon,” Souder said. “Audubon was certainly not a conservationist.

He never gave a thought to happily killing any kind of animal, certainly not birds, and he often expressed his conviction that no amount of hunting for any purpose could ever totally eliminate any species. There were simply

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Grant resident William Souder speaks to the crowd at the White Bear Center for the Arts about his biography on John James Audubon.

too many...I think it's always good to be aware of what we've lost because I think it really helps you to appreciate what we still have.”

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: RGA Mortgage Loan Servicing 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 16600 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 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.

RGA ReCap Incorporated 16600 Swingley Ridge Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 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 4, 2018.

Signed: Lisa C. Grimes Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 31 and February 7, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-17-7589 SUMMONS LAKESIDE NORTH DEALER, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROGER HENRY ANDERSON AND EILEEN YVONNE ANDERSON, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2.YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Brian G. Sayer, The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 925 East 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 Telephone: 319-234-2530 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer.

If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

The Sayer Law Group, P.C. MN Bar No. 0327888 Dated: 01/15/2018 The Sayer Law Group, P.C. /S/ Brian G. Sayer 925 East 4th Street Brian G. Sayer Waterloo, IA 50703 MN Bar No. 0389820 Telephone: 319-234-2530 Paul A. Hayes Vendor Number: MISCMN170009 Published three times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31 and February 7, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 03/20/2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $181,649.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Robert J. Burrows and Melissa E. Fischer-Burrows, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FlagStar Bank, FSB, A Federally Chartered Savings Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/01/2015 as Doc No A04549644 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment dated: 11/07/2017 Assignment recorded: 11/27/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04687212 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 12-29-22-44-0137 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 20, Second Addition to North St. Paul, together with that part of the vacated North and South alley adjacent to Lot 8 Property is Abstract STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2663 3rd Ave. E., North Saint Paul, MN 55109-3326 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: FlagStar Bank, FSB, A Federally Chartered Savings Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $180,881.64 AS OF 01/31/2018.

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

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/14/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150,

www.presspubs.com Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

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

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2018, or the next business day if September 14, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: N THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 01/15/2018-01/19/2018 Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 and 21, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/29/2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,011.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Chad L. Curtis and Jennifer M. Curtis husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/02/2015 as Document No. A04558730 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment dated: 01/22/2016 Assignment recorded: 03/20/2016 Assignment recording information: A04597114 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 012922440006 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 2, Castle Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2721 Division Street N., North Saint Paul, MN 55109 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Freedom Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $176,502.46 AS OF 02/28/2018.

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

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/15/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

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

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 09/15/2018, or the next business day if 09/15/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 1/22/2018 - 1/26/2018 Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/30/2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $195,100.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Barbara Steiner and Theodore J. Steiner MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/09/2008 as Document No. 2041886 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loan Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignment dated: 05/18/2012 Assignment recorded: 05/25/2012 Assignment recording information: Document No. 2174757 Assignee: Vericrest Financial Inc. Assignment dated: 12/21/2012 Assignment recorded: 01/09/2013

FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Assignment recording information: Document No. 2197342 All in the records of the County Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 293022120034 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1, Swintek Addition Torrens Certificate No.362196 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4000 Clover Ave., Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Countrywide Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $172,407.29 AS OF 02/28/2018.

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

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/21/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

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

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2018, or the next business day if September 21, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 01/22/2018-01/26/2018 Caliber Home Loans, Inc. f/k/a Vericrest Financial Inc, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/12/2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $198,341.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Virginia K Tuerk, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American National Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 11/24/2015 as Document No. T02545670 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC Assignment dated: 12/07/2017 Assignment recorded: 12/15/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. T02604096 All in the records of the County Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 03.29.23.24.0025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 8, Roseville Terrace Plat 3, in the State of Minnesota, Ramsey County.

Torrens Certificate No.609298 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2903 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: American National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $203,849.59 AS OF 02/14/2018.

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

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/21/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

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

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2018, or the next business day if September 21, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: N THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 01/22/2018 - 01/26/2018 Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018.

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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2015-06-02 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 620 OF CITY CODE IN BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE TO PROHIBIT FEEDING DEER WHEREAS, the City of Birchwood Village seeks to eliminate the feeding of deer in the city.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby enacts Section 620 of City Code as follows: CHAPTER 620: FEEDING DEER 620.010 PURPOSE: This Ordinance is enacted to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City through the management of recreational feeding of white tailed deer within the City as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce or eliminate negative impacts experienced as a result of an increasing deer population in the City.

620.020 FEEDING DEER PROHIBITED. 1. Prohibited acts: It shall be unlawful to intentionally place or permit to be placed on the ground or within five feet of the ground surface, any grain, fodder, salt licks, fruit, vegetables, nuts, hay, or other edible materials which may reasonably be expected to result in deer feeding, unless such items are screened or protected in a manner that prevents deer from feeding on them.

Placement of live trees or plants that are rooted in the ground or in pots, baskets, or planters shall not be considered a violation of this subdivision.

2. Exceptions: The prohibition in 620.020(1) above shall not apply to: A. Veterinarians, city animal control officers, or county, state, or federal game officials who are acting in the course of their duties and who have deer in custody or under their management B. Persons authorized to implement a deer management program approved by the City Council.

C. Persons trapping, taking, or feeding deer pursuant to a permit issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

D. Persons feeding birds using self enclosed feeding devices or containers or: E. Persons using straw, hay, or straw related materials for erosion control, mulching, gardening, or other landscape purposes.

620.030 ENFORCEMENT: Violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $300. Each act of violation and each day a violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law.

Adopted by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 9th day of January, 2018 Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 7, 2018.

CITY OF GRANT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Planning Commission of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on the 20th day of February, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall located on Kimbro Avenue.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a minor subdivision of the property located at 6808 117th Street North, Grant, MN. Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk City of Grant, Minnesota Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 7, 2018.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HICKORY STREET IMPROVEMENTS S.A.P. 219-102-001 / 219-109-001 CITY PROJECT NO. 17-01 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, Friday, March 9, 2018, 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 in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 3,300 SY Bituminous Pavement Reclamation 670 TON Bituminous Paving 1,350 LF Concrete Curb & Gutter 1050 LF RCP Storm Pipe (15”-18”) 2 EACH Hydrant & Gate Valve Assembly 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/RFP of the City shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared

by WSB & Associates, Inc., 178 East 9th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, which are on file with the City Clerk of Mahtomedi and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Clerk.

Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 (including the current City General Specifications dated December 2015) by inputting Quest project #5529111 on the website’s Project Search page.

Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 178 East 9th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, for a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc., which includes $25.00 for the current City of Mahtomedi General Specifications dated December 2015. Potential bidders will be required to purchase a current copy of the City of Mahtomedi General Specifications. the project-specific plans and specifications can be purchased for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00.

Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase digital or paper Bidding Documents as specified above.

No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of Mahtomedi and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, or certified check, or bid bond made payable to the City of Mahtomedi for five percent (5%) of the amount bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 7, 2018.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HICKORY STREET IMPROVEMENTS S.A.P. 219-102-001 / 219-109-001 CITY PROJECT NO. 17-01 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, Friday, March 9, 2018, 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 in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 3,300 SY Bituminous Pavement Reclamation 670 TON Bituminous Paving 1,350 LF Concrete Curb & Gutter 1050 LF RCP Storm Pipe (15”-18”) 2 EACH Hydrant & Gate Valve Assembly 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/RFP of the City shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared

by WSB & Associates, Inc., 178 East 9th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, which are on file with the City Clerk of Mahtomedi and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Clerk.

Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 (including the current City General Specifications dated December 2015) by inputting Quest project #5529111 on the website’s Project Search page.

Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 178 East 9th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, for a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc., which includes $25.00 for the current City of Mahtomedi General Specifications dated December 2015. Potential bidders will be required to purchase a current copy of the City of Mahtomedi General Specifications. the project-specific plans and specifications can be purchased for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00.

Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase digital or paper Bidding Documents as specified above.

No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of Mahtomedi and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, or certified check, or bid bond made payable to the City of Mahtomedi for five percent (5%) of the amount bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 7, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT NO. 2018-2 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City of Vadnais Heights until 1:30 pm CDT on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, 55127, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of: SANITARY SEWER LINING - CITY PROJECT NO. 2018-2 5700 LF – 8” CIPP INSIDE EXISTING VCP 540 LF - 9” CIPP INSIDE EXISTING VCP 1025 LF - 10” CIPP INSIDE EXISTING VCP The completion date for the project is November 15, 2018.

Bids shall be on the forms provided for that purpose and according to the Contract Documents prepared by the City of Vadnais Heights, 800 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota 55127 dated January 18, 2018.

Bid forms and Contract Documents may be seen at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, 55127 between the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm.

Copies of the proposal form, plans and specifications for use by contractors submitting a bid may be obtained from the City of Vadnais Heights Engineering Department at a non-refundable cost of $30/set.

No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City of Vadnais Heights and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid bond or certified check, payable to the City of Vadnais Heights, for five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The 5% security may be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid is accepted and the bidder fails to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in their best interests.

Mark Graham, City Engineer Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 31, February 7 and 14, 2018.

CITY OF WILLERNIE PUBLIC NOTICE Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Willemie that Section 302 of the Willemie City Code be amended to read as follows: Section 302.02 PARKED VEHICLE REGULATIONS 302.021 Brakes Applied or Engine in Gear. No person shall leave any motor vehicle unattended without the emergency brake applied or with the motor vehicle in gear or running.

302.022 One-way-roadway. Persons may park a vehicle with the lefthand wheels adjacent to and within twelve (12) inches of the left-hand curb of a one-way street.

302.023 Sidewalks. No person shall drive or park any vehicle upon any sidewalk or within the intersection of any streets.

302.024 Time Limit. No person may place, park, permit to remain, store or leave any vehicle in any one location upon any City street for more than seventy-two (72) hours. For the purposes of this Section, a vehicle moved to another location within one hundred (100) feet of the first location is deemed to have remained stationary.

302.025 Immovable Motor Vehicles. No person shall leave any motor vehicle parked upon any street in the City with the wheels chained, locked, or fastened in such manner that such motor vehicle cannot easily be moved in case of necessity or emergency. A person may lock his or her motor vehicle provided the vehicle can be moved by hand.

302.026 Restricted Parking Violation is a Petty Misdemeanor. Any violation of the restricted parking ordinance provisions of this Section 302.02 shall constitute a petty misdemeanor violation as defined by Minnesota Statutes section 609.02, and shall incur a $25.00 fine per occurrence within a twenty-four (24) hour period.

This code amendment will become effective upon its publication according to law.

Adopted by the WIllernie City Council this 17th day of January, 2018.

Barbara Parent, Mayor ATTEST: Victoria R. Keating, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 7, 2018.

CUBESMART NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage Cube contents of the following customer contains household and other goods to be sold for cash by CubeSmart, 1828 Buerkle Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 to satisfy a lien on February 15th, 2018 at approximately 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com : Unit 1070 Luciana Vance - Approx 10x15, Art, Lamps, Furniture. Unit 2458 Peter Hankel - Approx 10x20, Purses, Clothes, Speakers.

Unit 1287 Aundranita Morris - Approx 10x10, Cookware, Bins, Bicycle.

Unit 1020 Elizabeth Campbell - Approx 5x10, Clothes, DVDS, Bed Frame.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 31 and February 7, 2018.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www. co.ramsey.mn.us/ba/procure.htm to access registration information.

SOLICITATION: RFP-HR1807-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 8, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS PROPOSAL RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ITS ACTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF JANUARY 01, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023.

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SOLICITATION: RFB-COR25497-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 8, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS BIDS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER INMATE CLOTHING, LINENS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS TO THE VARIOUS FACILITIES WITHIN RAMSEY COUNTY. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 7, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-18-62 A NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Mark Hinrichs, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated May 26, 1999, and codicil(s) to the will, dated N/A, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 dated N/A (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Gerard James Hinrichs, whose address is: 3757 Grovner Rd N, Oakdale, MN 55128 as personal representative. Any heir, devisee or other interested party may be entitled to appointment as personal represented. 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 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 23, 2018 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Gerard James Hinrichs, Applicant 3757 Grovner Rd N Oakdale, MN 55128 Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 31 and February 7, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) CASE TYPE: PROBATE FILE NO.: 62-PR-18-74 Estate of Jay Mattsfield, 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 Peggie Mattsfield, whose address is 4779 Sandra Lane, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110, 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 from 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 Dated: January 31, 2018 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Mark J. Kemper, Kemper Law LLC 3470 Washington Drive, Suite 203 St. Paul, MN, 55122 Attorney License No: 0295103 Telephone: (651) 493-7498 FAX: (651) 493-7896 Email: mkemper@kemperlaw.com Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 7 and 14, 2018.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT A NOTICE 0F INFORMAL APPOINTMENT 0F PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-18-2 Estate of Kathleen A McDougall, 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 Karen Bradley, whose address is: 1636 Walnut Lane, EAgan MN 55112 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 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 0f 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 17, 2018 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-represented litigant: Karen Bradley 1636 Walnut Lane Eagan MN 55122 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on January 31 and February 7, 2018.

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Mahtomedi High School students won the Minnesota Real World Design Challenge last month. Team members are Jack McCarty (captain), Grant Cegielski, Haley Granec, Liam Wedell, Lukas Hyde, Matt Schulz, Senna Redin, Cole Deweese, Dan Black, Ryan Millington, Isaac Honebrink and team advisor Bryan Farmer.

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Mahtomedi High School seniors Lily Engebretson and Alec Singer are recipients of the Triple “A” Award.

Students receive Triple “A” Award

Mahtomedi High School seniors Lily Engebretson and Alec Singer have been named recipients of the Minnesota State High School League Triple “A” Award, which recognizes high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fi ne arts.

Engebretson has made her mark on Zephyr athletics as a member of cross-country, Nordic ski, and track and field. In Nordic skiing and track, she earned letters all four years. She earned All-Conference recognition in cross-country two consecutive years, and in track. She was also captain of the Nordic ski team. She plays the flute and is a member of the Ecology Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions.

Singer participates in lacrosse. He was part of the state tournament team last spring and a captain this upcoming season. He also coaches lacrosse for freshmen and sophomores. As a fi fth-grader, he had to choose from several elective classes and chose choir, mainly because his last name is Singer. He describes that as one of the best decisions he’s made at school. He’s a four-year member of the high school choir pro-

gram, and also sings in chamber choir, conference choir, and a capella choir. Singer is also a member of National Honor Society and French Club.

Teacher awarded for service to youth

Sunrise Park Middle School teacher Lindsay Lamwers is one of six people scheduled to be recognized by Northeast Youth and Family Services and the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club at their Service to Youth Awards event Feb. 8. An award ceremony will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NYFS Discovery and Event Center next to NYFS headquarters at 3490 Lexington Ave. N. in Shoreview. The cost to attend is $30 and includes dinner. For more information, please visit www.nyfs.org or contact Sandra Bahr at 651-379-3422 or sandra@nyfs.org.

Students win engineering challenge

A Mahtomedi High School student team won the Minnesota Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) and will advance to the RWDC National Championship in Washington, D.C. RWDC is an annual competition that provides high school students the opportunity to work on real-world engineering challenges in a team environment.

This year’s challenge is to design an unmanned

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aircraft system, create a theory of operation, and develop a business plan for the commercial operation of the system, which also makes a case whether or not the regulations on drones are restricting the ability to improve crop yield and maximize profits.

Summer IT internships announced

Students in the White Bear Lake Area Schools IT Career Pathways programs or other interested students have new opportunities for internships this summer. More and more companies are getting on board to offer paid and unpaid experiential learning opportunities and internships.

Firefly Computers Inc. and Technology Repair Store are currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time paid internships. For more information, email Jenny Moore at jennifer.moore@isd624.org.

Earn a bilingual seal

The state of Minnesota has established Bilingual Seals to recognize high school students who demonstrate an advanced-low level or beyond of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a language other than English. Students who are bilingual have the opportunity to earn a seal on their diploma and transcript from White Bear Lake Area High School. Students can also earn college credit if they have not earned world language college credit already. For more information, visit The College & Career Center at South Campus.

Charter school open house

Level Up Academy will hold an open house 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at 2600 County Road E.

PTA holding pasta dinner fundraiser

The White Bear Lake Early Childhood PTA is hosting a Pasta Dinner fundraiser for the community from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Catered

by Donatelli’s, the dinner includes rigatoni, breadsticks, salad and beverages. Cost is $10 online/$12 at door for adults and $5 online/$7 at door for children. Tickets can be purchased at ptapastadinner.weebly.com. The dinner will be held at Normandy Park Education Center, 2482 County Road F East, White Bear Lake.

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Picking a winner at Soup-er Bowl Frassati Catholic Academy students participated in several service projects during Catholic Schools Week including “Soup-er Bowl,” a canned soup collection benefiting the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Shown here are second-graders Logan Whitney and Caden Knoben choosing which team they think will win the “Soup-er Bowl.”

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STUDENT NEWS The following students graduated from a college or university in the fall of 2017: George Fox University: Laurie Peterson of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Arts cinema and media communication.

Iowa State University: Taylor Bjornberg of Vadnais Heights, Bachelor of Science, management, public relations; Arianna Adams of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, chemical engineering; Bridget Kuhn of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, supply chain management; Jeffrey Gapp of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, statistics, cum laude, and Matthew Gustafson, Bachelor of Science, aerospace engineering, cum laude and Master of Business, business administration.

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sign: Sarah Steiner of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Fine Arts, animation.

North Dakota State University: Logan Falde of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, management information systems; Riley McCarthy of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, accounting; Alina Castro of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, strategic communication; Nathaniel Corcoran of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, human development and family science; Sarah Garrison or White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, human development and family science; Breann Olsen of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, sport management.

Peder Solberg of White Bear Lake, a mechanical engineering major, received the Joint Engineering Council Scholarship at South Dakota State University.

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Young performers answer call of the wild in ‘Madagascar Jr.’

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

This winter, young performers in Forest Lake get the chance to leave the February freeze behind in exchange for the tropical temps of Africa — in a new production of “Madagascar Jr.,” that is.

Forest Lake-based theater company Children’s Performing Arts (CPA) will present the show at Forest Lake Area High School Feb. 9-11.

According to its description on the CPA website, “‘Madagascar Jr.’ is a musical adventure featuring Alex the lion as the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo, have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape—with the help of some prodigious penguins— to explore the world.”

Based on the Dreamworks animated fi lm, “Madagascar” the musical is a new production, adapted for the stage in 2016.

“It’s not a lot different (from the movie); it follows the story fairly closely. It’s the same main characters, and we also kind of highlight Mason the chimpanzee and he has a sidekick that’s with him,” said Carrie Carlson, the show’s director.

There are more than 70 kids involved with the show, with ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. For Carlson, one of the most exciting parts of this particular show are the costumes.

The costumes were created by a team of volunteers, with the added expertise of Dar Muellner, who has done costumes for CPA for several years. Some of the costumes were borrowed from a production of “Madagascar” at the Phipps Center for the Art in Hudson, Wisconsin, but most of them were meant for

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Marty (Logan Kohler) blows out his candle with Gloria (Ava Sherman) and Melman (Anika Swanson) in a Children’s Performing Arts production of Madagascar Jr..

older students, which meant a lot of alteration and creating wild new looks from scratch.

The performers come from three different program areas offered at CPA. The youngest actors are the Rising Stars, who are in kindergarten through second grade. These performers present a vignette at the beginning of the show which is a condensed version of the story to follow.

“It gives them an opportunity to do lines, sing songs, do choreography, things they wouldn’t have had if they’d been in the main production,” Carlson said.

Next up are the Shooting Stars, third-graders through sixth-grad-

ers, who make up the main cast.

Finally, the Junior Directors, who are anywhere between seventh and eighth grade, assist in a variety of roles in the production. That includes mentoring the younger kids, helping the actors with choreography, costumes, blocking and practicing lines.

This particular production has an unusually high number of boy actors, Carlson said.

“They really enjoyed the story of ‘Madagascar,’ so I think that’s probably what drew them to this,” she said. “The boys are doing some fun stuff; they get to be animal control officers shooting Nerf guns onstage.”

Carlson fi rst got involved with CPA when her own two sons were participants in the program, and she’s always been involved with theater in some way since she was young. Her background is in psychology, which adds a deeper perspective in her involvement in the world of children’s theater.

“The fun thing about this story is really about friendship and perseverance over some obstacles, and kind of meeting people where they are,” she said. “I think through the magic of theater, kids start to develop that empathy and start looking at things through a different lens. My personal background is in psychology; I spend a lot of time with kids asking, ‘What do you think your character is feeling right now?’

‘Why do you think they’re making this decision?’ When an actor can put themselves in another point of view, they develop a better sense of empathy, which I think helps emotional and social development beyond what people might think it would.”

Performances take place at 7 p.m.

Feb. 9, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11; tickets are $6 for students and seniors and $12 for adults.

To learn more and get tickets, visit www.childrensperformingartsmn. org.

CPA recently began collaborating with Lakeshore Players in White Bear Lake, and in the future will hold its Upper Level Legacy programming in the newly constructed Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Its Legacy program for kids grades K-6 and the Junior Directors will remain in Forest Lake. It will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” in its fi rst performance in the new theater, in June.

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

Wildwood Elementary principal announces retirement Wildwood Elementary School Principal Mark Hamre has announced his retirement at the end of the school year.

“The education profession is one of the most rewarding careers in the world with the opportunity to influence the lives of young people in so many ways,” Hamre said.

Hamre has worked in education for 37 years in five different school districts with students ranging in age from preschoolers to high school seniors.

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“Working with this wide range age of students has been truly amazing,” he reflected. “Some might say I can’t hold down a job, but I would say each new position created new and rewarding opportunities for me to grow both personally and professionally. Of all the experiences, my 10 years at Mahtomedi High School and 11 years at Wildwood have been extra special. It has been especially fun seeing many of my former high school students now in the role of parents of elementary-age children.”

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Hamre said he appreciates Mahtomedi's smalltown feel. “I have enjoyed the tremendous support the families and community members have given to the school district,” he noted. “It is no wonder why we are one of the top school districts in the state. Just know, it is not SUBMITTED like that everywhere.”

After 21 years in the MahtoHamre said he is medi district and 37 years grateful he is ending his working in education, Wildcareer at Wildwood Elewood Elementary Principal mentary.

Mark Hamre will be retiring “The Wildwood staff is in June. one of the most talented groups of educators I have worked with both in terms of their teaching and the caring attitude they display to their students day in and day out,” he said. “The staff, children, and parents have been wonderful to work with and I leave with many fond memories.”

Hamre oversaw the transition from the old Wildwood Elementary site to the new one that opened in 2013.

“We are grateful to Mark for all his contributions to Mahtomedi schools,” said Superintendent Mark Larson. “We recognize the impact he had as a school counselor at the high school and his leadership during the successful closing of the old Wildwood building and setting the successful course for the inaugural years in the new building. We appreciate his dedication and advocacy for students and staff of Wildwood.”

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5 ways to make homes safer Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest percentage of home accidents, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that around 30,000 fall-related fatalities occur each year in the United States.

Many home accidents are entirely preventable when proper caution is exercised.

As homeowners prepare for home-improvement projects, improving safety inside and outside the home should be a priority.

1. Improve lighting One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of falls is to improve lighting around the home. The National Institutes of Health state that adequate lighting is important at entrances to the home, stairways, hallways, and other frequently traversed areas. Make sure lighting fixtures are using the highest wattage light bulb allowed.

Artificial lighting sources become even more vital in fall and autumn, when natural light is less abundant in a home. In addition, install lighting outdoors by the front door, over the garage and where garbage pails are stored to facilitate safe passage.

2. Eliminate slick surfaces Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.

Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matte- or textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot.

Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.

3. Make needed repairs Repair loose floorboards and pull carpet taut if it has started to stretch out. Address cracks outdoors and ensure that patio stones, bricks and pavers are secure and level to reduce tripping hazards. Fix areas of the landscape where water may pool and freeze, creating potential hazards.

4. Declutter all spaces Remove unnecessary items and furniture from rooms to free up more space to get around. Be sure there are no obstructions in walkways, entryways and near doors.

Keep staircases clear at all times.

5. Invest in assistive devices Handrails, grab bars, nonslip stair treads, and many other devices can make homes safer for people of all ages and abilities. Outfit cabinets and closets with organizers that put frequently used items within easy reach. A sturdy step stool can reduce the risk of injury while reaching for items stored on high shelves.

Taking measures to reduce the risk of falling around the home is a worthwhile home improvement project.

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Hiring: Direct Care Staff Linnea Residential Home, located in Chisago City & Taylors Falls is seeking positive and creative individuals to work with unique DD individuals; variety of shifts available ~ afternoon/evenings, weekends, overnights & on/call status.

There is a $2 wage differential for weekend hours.

CNA experience preferred. Wages begin at $12 an hour & increases with related work experience. Linnea Residence is opening a 3rd location within Chisago City. All shifts will be available. Applications can be found on our website: www.linnearesidentialhome.net To schedule an interview, contact Scott or Carla at 651-257-2211

FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Reviews documents for recording requirements, calculates and collects necessary fees, return documents that do not meet recording standards, determines appropriate routing of documents, assure payments accompany documents, track documents through other departments, enters and certifies abstract land record documents, works with vital records and operates imaging equipment. You must be highly detail oriented with excellent proof reading skills.

Qualifications: specialized training in real estate or legal and computer courses or land records management. $14.98 to $16.80 normal hiring range. $14.98 to $20.46 full range. Deadline to apply is February 16, 2018. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us.

Coordinates and performs a variety of complex and routine duties involved in the maintenance and repair of County vehicles and equipment.

Provides direction and oversight of the fleet mechanics, inventory control technician and seasonal employees. Recommends vehicle and equipment replacement, schedules and performs repairs and preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, assists in obtaining specifications for equipment and makes sure all specifications are met. Minimum qualifications: AA degree or a twoyear technical certificate in fleet maintenance repair and 3 years’ experience as a heavy equipment technician. Valid drivers license, CDL license, MN DOT Commercial Vehicle certification number. Previous supervisory experience. $24.88 to $34.18 DOQ. Apply at: www.chisagocounty.us.

Deadline to apply is February 23, 2018.

Chisago County Public Works Position Opportunities

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GIS Specialist

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This position provides assistance and expertise with enterprise GIS maintenance, map production, GIS application/interface configuration and development, user training/troubleshooting and other duties that support the asset management and data information system functions for Public Works. Minimum qualification include a 4 year degree in GIS, MIS, computer Science, Land Surveying or related field. GIS certification, 4 years’ experience, valid drivers license. $23.59 to $32.37 DOQ

Project Engineer Responsible for providing complex highway engineering design and analysis. Determines data collection needs, geometric design, pavement design, hydrologic and hydraulic design. Interprets state and federal regulations, preparation of environmental permits and reports. Determines right-of-way and highway easement needs. Minimum qualifications include a 4 year degree in in civil engineering and 4 years of experience and a valid drivers license. $27.78 to 38.21 DOQ.

Assistant County Surveyor Responsible for technical work involving the supervision of field survey and drafting personnel. Assists the county surveyor in the planning, coordination and administration of land survey projects. Plans and assigns the work of drafting and field survey staff and reviews their work for accuracy and compliance. Interprets legal descriptions, surveys, and boundary disputes.

Minimum qualifications include Licensure as a Minnesota Land Surveyor OR 15 years of experience. Valid drivers license. Must have a complete understanding of GIS Arc Map and CAD drafting. $24.94 to 34.24 DOQ Apply at: www.chisagocounty.us. Deadline to apply is February 23, 2018.

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