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MINI STORAGE: Alternative for vacant corner PAGE 3A

HyVee coming to White Bear Lake Planning Commission gets earful on traffic concerns

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

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The boathouse at the end of Echo Street survived and sits in St. Germain’s backyard.

Generations of St. Germains linked to lake

WHITE BEAR LAKE — It looks like Cub Foods will be getting some competition. HyVee is coming to Centerville Road and the Iowa-based grocer is bringing a restaurant, pharmacy, liquor store and fitness center with it. Originally planned as a 40,000-square-foot store on property once owned by Jarmila Lande, the application for Phase II of the Tower Crossing development is now

70,000 square feet. Phase I is the 113-unit White Bear Heights senior residence expected to open this spring. Tower Crossing developer, Division 25 LLC, in partnership with HyVee, obtained an additional 1.8- acre parcel from Tom Moriarty, who owned the White Oak retail center behind Walgreens, which allowed a larger store. The small strip mall has one tenant, Lifetime Fitness, and will be demolished.

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SEE HYVEE, PAGE 9A

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There weren’t many commercial enterprises in Dellwood at the turn of the last century. Businesses consisted of the yacht club, a social destination for dining and dancing, and The People’s Ice Company, which kept local iceboxes cold. A third venture started up around 1908 at the southern end of Echo Street that existed for nearly 70 years: St. Germain’s Boat Livery. As a child, George St. Germain worked for the boat rental business started by his grandparents, Joseph and Caroline. Joseph St. Germain and his new bride were given 5 acres near the lake as a wedding present from her father, George Brewer. According to the younger George, who has lived on the property his entire 77 years, Brewer speculated in land when he settled in Dellwood after the Civil War. “He fought in the Civil War under the name George Black,” said St. Germain; “but no one in the family knows why. He may have gone in for someone else. In those days you could pay people to take your place.” The boat livery and bait shop attracted fishermen from St. Paul — who rode a train to Dellwood or the streetcar to Mahtomedi — and families who spent the summer renting one of the resort’s three cabins. His grandparents eventually separated, George said, and split the property. SEE ST. GERMAIN, PAGE 8A

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Practicing string theory Visitors to the Art Shanty Projects interact with the String Box Shanty, sponsored by White Bear Lake-based NewStudio Architecture on Sunday, Feb. 5. Participating artists in the installation, designed to react to the ever-changing environment out on the frozen surface of the lake, included Monica Russell, Sean Wagner, Adam Jarvi, Christopher Brenny, Mark Dunsworth and Dave Dammar. Find more information about the Art Shanty Projects and related performances this weekend in the special section starting on page 9B.

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BUSINESS BRIEF New restaurant breaks ground White Bear Lake will soon have its own Culver's restaurant. Known for its ButterBurger and creamy frozen custard, the restaurant serves fast casual food cooked to order. A groundbreaking was held for the family-owned franchise Feb. 3 at the new site, 3202 White Bear Ave., just north of I-694. "We’re thrilled to bring handcrafted, high-quality meals and desserts to the community," said Amanda (Laudenbach) Braml, one of the owners. "We think it’s a wonderful area and we are excited to become a contributing and active member." Her dad, John Laudenbach, opened his first Culver's in Savage in 2000. The restaurant was a success, so he opened two more and was joined by his two daughters, Amanda and Maria Veach, his son Matt and his brother Joe. The White Bear store is the family’s sixth franchise. In a press release, Braml said the family strives to be an active part of every community in which they have a restaurant. They conduct community share nights to help raise funds for local groups, donate to food shelves and participate in walks and plunges. The Laudenbachs hope to open their new restaurant in spring. The location's general manager, added Braml, is a 10-year employee who started working for them at 15 and worked her way up. "At Culver's, hospitality is something we hold near and dear to our hearts," said Braml. "We invite everyone in White Bear Lake to come experience Culver's hospitality and delicious food for themselves when we open in spring 2017." The co-owners closed on the property Jan. 31 and joined the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce the next day. The location, a former gas station, made good business sense, Braml said. "We looked at a map and discovered there was a hole (for a Culver's) in White Bear Lake. We started looking in the area and found this property. It fits our demographics and traffic counts. The intersection is very busy and very visible. It will clean up that corner quite a bit."

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Attending the Feb. 3 groundbreaking at the new Culver’s restaurant in White Bear Lake were, from left, Mike Ericson, Chamber board member; Mayor Jo Emerson; Tom Snell, Chamber executive director; and members of the Laudenbach family who co-own the franchise.

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Developer defends mini storage project BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — An investment group known as PRC-WBMS LLC (Pine Ridge Capital-White Bear Mini Storage) has submitted plans and exhibits for a new facility on the north end of town. The corner property, next to Lake Animal Hospital, has been on the market for almost seven years. Sailing Solutions, a racing sailboat repair and maintenance company, was the most recent business to operate on the site. A body shop expressed interest last summer, but did not complete an application. If the mini storage is approved, a house, storage building and the former White Bear Machine shop will be demolished. Plans submitted by Jon Taxdahl, managing partner of the LLC, call for construction of seven self-storage units on property at 5906 Highway 61 and 2310 Leibel St. Two storage units on the site now will be incorporated into the 4.5acre development proposal. Buildings one through four will be constructed in spring of 2017 with the remaining three constructed within 24 months, depending on the market. One will be a climate controlled building and the rest will be cold storage. At the monthly meeting of the executive board Jan. 27, Taxdahl, a former investor for Cargill, said Pine Ridge Capital manages $40 million in real estate. The township development is its second storage facility. He met with the board to address concerns by the Planning Commission at its December meeting. An analysis of the minutes seemed to show “lack of education” as a main contributor to the

commission’s recommendation to deny the application, Taxdahl said. Among the points addressed, many were comments the developers considered either inaccurate or simply opinion and not statements of fact. One comment was the mini storage was not the best use of the property and would do little for the township. Taxdahl had this response: “The $4 million project will add significant tax base for the town. The property has been on the market for 2,439 days. The current market assessed value for the property is $660,000. The current sale asking price from the listing company is $375,000. The property has been aggressively listed well below its assessed value for some time,” he said. Staff also met with the owner of Lake Animal Hospital to discuss the proposal. Veterinarian Dr. Amy Kruchowski Phillips said she did not oppose the proposal but would like to see screen fencing on the north and east sides of the property. She also indicated they are planning redevelopment of their site that would include a new building. “My concerns were addressed,” she told the board. “The storage unit will be quiet neighbors. It’s better it get developed versus having a dilapidated house and storage building that will become an eyesore.” A retail area is part of the proposal that will require a full-time employee, noted Taxdahl. Items like moving boxes and packing supplies will be sold in the space. Lighting and security cameras will be important features of the storage units. “At the end of the day, what makes a storage business successful is safety,” Taxdahl said. A gate to access the units

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This architectural drawing depicts the proposed mini storage on the corner of Leibel Street and Highway 61 in White Bear Township.

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hear every now and then that people are tired of the news. They don’t want to worry about the many bad things that happen daily in our world, and the many good things that are reported aren’t enough to catch their interest. Regardless of how tired they are, there is a large group of people that is even more tired of the news—reporters. This can be taken literally: reporters spend long and unusual hours trying to capture the essence of their communities, usually with a swiftly cooling cup of coffee somewhere within arm’s reach. It can also be taken figuratively: a reporter may have revisited a story or issue so frequently that it burns them out, or they may be stumped on how to Getting approach an issue. Fortunately for journalists, there are many ways to in Tune renew the passion for community Jackie Bussjaeger stories that drew them to the field— and one of the biggest took place last month. A large number of the Press Publications staff members recently attended the 150th Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) convention in Bloomington, where we had a chance to socialize with other news media from across the state and listen to speakers from all areas of expertise. The convention also presents the award-winning papers in numerous categories: feature stories, investigative journalism, photography, advertising and many more. Press Publications usually takes home a handful, as we did this year. Nothing renews the journalistic spirit like shared expertise and a sip from the font of statewide excellence. Our reporters were able to attend a session taught by Pulitzer prize-winning writer Jacqui Banasynzki, who reminded us that some articles are just the facts. But for others, there is the opportunity to transform them into a powerful story. Our sources can become characters, events become actions and places become settings; an otherwise ordinary story can become cinematic in scope, if you pay attention to all the details. One of the most-anticipated events of the convention is the chance to hear from the keynote speaker. This year, Patty and Jerry Wetterling were invited to speak. It was a tragic year for the Wetterlings—in September, the remains of their son Jacob, missing for 27 years, were discovered on a quiet farm in Paynesville, Minnesota. Patty and Jerry took turns relating the excruciating days that followed, as they waited to hear from state and federal officers for confirmation. They couldn’t even tell their own families what was happening, which made the pain that much more difficult to bear. Patty Wetterling said that even once the search was over, some people came to her family with clippings of her son’s portrait from the paper, which had been taped to their fridges and windows all this time. They said they never lost hope. Many newspeople seated in the audience stifled tears behind napkins as they listened. The Wetterlings expressed their thanks for the news media that helped tell Jacob’s story. The public attention given to the case changed public perception of children’s safety and, with the hard work of the Jacob Wetterling Foundation, resulted in the Jacob Wetterling Act, which required the creation of the Minnesota sex offender registry. Stories like Jacob’s are the kind that are hard to read, and harder to write. But the journalists who covered that story, and the many stories like it across the state, regard it as a personal responsibility to the members of their community to help keep hope alive, or offer support to those who need it most. Our job is your news—no matter what the headlines are, the support of our communities is what keeps us fresh, passionate and looking for that new angle in everything we do. Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER

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Welcoming Sheriff Jack Serier

hen Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom approached me in late 2016 to tell me he was planning to retire from law enforcement after 32 years, I had mixed feelings at first. Bostrom was a popular Sheriff who was first elected in 2010 and was re-elected uncontested in 2014. The approach he and his staff had established with the Sheriff’s ce in those six Movers & Offi years was valued in our commuShakers nities and with our public safety Victoria and civic partReinhardt ners. The County Board and county departments had developed a very strong, collaborative relationship with the Sheriff’s Office. I knew we would all miss Matt. In fact, the success of the work that the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office developed on character-based policing had received international recognition under Sheriff Bostrom’s leadership. In retirement, Bostrom had been invited to lead a project at the Centre for Criminology at the University of Oxford in England. This work that started here in Ramsey County could potentially benefit public safety agencies throughout the nation and even internationally. It didn’t take me long to recognize

that this was an honor in which all of our communities and partners throughout the county and state could be proud. Also, this work had been deeply integrated into the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce over the past six years and Bostrom himself spoke to commissioners and the public about how the work was shared, and not in any way ‘just about him’. A primary reason for success is that the values behind this work were lived and exhibited every day by leaders throughout the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. A strong foundation had been laid that would continue beyond the Sheriff’s retirement. When the elected sheriff retired it Ramsey County, it was the duty of the county board to appoint an individual for the remainder of the term. As board chair, it was my responsibility to develop a way forward for our seven commissioners to make this important appointment together. We held two public workshops on the appointment process and received feedback from our residents and businesses, law enforcement partners, cities and employees. Ultimately, the board agreed that continuing to advance public safety in our communities was our foremost, driving priority. We interviewed Jack Serier, then Chief Deputy, in a public forum on Jan. 3 and voted unanimously to appoint him as Sheriff at our board meeting a week later. Jack Serier was recruited by Matt Bostrom to serve in com-

mand staff of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. Serier rose to become Chief Deputy (second-in-command) in 2015. Prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office, he enjoyed a long career in local law enforcement – much of it with the Saint Paul Police Department. He has also spent many years teaching and volunteering. During his interview – and often – Jack Serier talks about the importance of the four core beliefs of Honor, Truth, Responsibility and Respect that guide the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. The character-based model that he helped to develop and will continue utilizing begins with these core principles. Sheriff Serier has identified serving the diverse communities of Ramsey County, effective jail staffing and providing excellent countywide public safety services as top priorities. Please join me in welcoming Jack Serier aboard. We look forward to working with the new Sheriff along with our community partners to continue building on the work of the past six years to advance public safety in Ramsey County. Please visit www.ramseycountysheriff.us to learn more about Sheriff Jack Serier and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. Victoria Reinhardt represents District 7, is chair of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and White Bear Lake resident.

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Our one common hi O history: immigration i i i

How quickly we forget that we owe our wonderful city to those which many in the political sphere today are "othering" and demonizing. According to our own city's website, “In 1858 ... European-American settlers established White Bear Township (“History of White Bear Lake”), and that "the first teacher ... taught the students in French." How quickly many of us, as well as our highest political leaders, are to denounce those today who would immigrate here to seek a better life, just as those who founded White Bear Lake did. Our city is what it is today because of these people. Let us also remember that our own city's website page about the history of the area begins: "The earliest inhabitants of the White Bear Lake area were the Dakota and the Ojibway Indians . . . (“History of White Bear Lake”). If and when you denounce refugees, immigrants; if and when you “otherize” those who come from faraway places, you are in fact denying the very history of where you live your life every day. Therefore, understand our shared history, and let it inform your actions of today: speak out against racism and xenophobia in our country. Call your local, state, and national representatives and tell them to act with morality and kindness. Karin Hogen White Bear Lake

Protesting is our right

Freedom of speech and, by extension, freedom to protest is the linchpin of democracy. It is our right and responsibility to speak out and protest if we believe something is morally wrong, even if it is inconvenient to us and others. We can't allow laws to be passed which inhibit this right. Carol Pierce White Bear Lake

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My husband has received within the last two months, two letters via mail with a cashier's check and a description on what to do with the check and how to make a shopper review of a store. We threw away the first letter, but attached is a scanned copy of the second letter and check we received. This particular letter was sent in a USPS Priority Express mail envelope. We know these are SPAM and know the perpetrators just want to get access to our accounts and money. While we know these are SPAM mailings, there are many people who do not and would probably follow the instructions and get taken for their money and identity theft. For anyone who receives a letter and check like this, please tear it up immediately. Also tell your parents and adult children about these so they know what to look for. Ann Esson Vadnais Heights

Good G d Samaritans S i

I walk 5 miles along Lake Avenue every day, ice, snow, rain cold — nothing stops me. On Sunday, Jan. 29, there was no ice, but I tripped and fell. I turned and looked at my right arm, which was not going in the direction God intended. I saw a woman (I later found out her name was Judy) coming towards me with her dog and yelled for her to call 911. Another couple stopped who had been driving by to help and talked to me until help arrived. Judy called 911, called my brother and boyfriend, and called my neighbor to come and get my dogs. Someone took my car keys and held on to my dogs until my neighbor and brother arrived. Thank you to officer Eric, and EMTs Matthew and Peter for your kind and gentle care. Thank you, Mary Dahl, for picking up my dogs and getting them safely home. Thank you to whoever insisted I go to Regions Hospital. My elbow was dislocated and I have two broken bones in my arm, but am doing well thanks to all of you. Terry Honsa, Lucy and Ricky (my pups) White Bear Lake

OK to have differences of opinion

We have heard so much from the “left” side, now I want to give my two cents from the right side. Women who went to Washington to protest (I am not sure what) were vulgar, and embarrassed most of the “right” side. Madonna (her son won't live with her), Ashley Judd (hmmmm, divorced and no kids, completely incoherent). Jane Fonda, need I say anything. Screaming fans. Was it abortion, really? You are complaining about your rights to your body. I was taught your body is the vessel for the Holy Spirit, and should be treated as such. Do you really want to abort a baby at any time during pregnancy? Do you realize you are creating a market for baby parts? I cannot imagine with all the homes that would love to adopt a baby, that abortion would even be an option unless under extreme circumstances. As birth control? You can't afford $10/ month birth control pills. You want to promote this? Your mental health will suffer the consequences for the rest of your life. Where are the churches? I love this country, and actually I think we should have differences of opinion, and then discuss them, and come to a compromise. We need to come together as a nation and rid this evil virus that has taken over some people. A neighbor on Bald Eagle Lake took a 3-by-3-foot flag and put it upside down with a spotlight. Is this really what you want? When I go to a high school sporting event, and see the young people with hands over their heart and singing “The Star Spangled Banner,” it brings tears to my eyes. I think of my father and uncles and cousin who bled for this country. The flag stands for those who died to make this country safe and free. God does and has blessed America; stand up and be counted. Carol Berg White Bear Lake

Appreciate column on inclusion

Thank you, Dr. Mark Larson, for your article ("Remembering our past as we work to move forward," Feb. 1, 2017) on the importance of teaching our kids tolerance and inclusion and for speaking out as a leader. Recently the tumultuous nature of news reporting and current events have created a feeling of mistrust, dislike and fear within communities around our nation, but your message was a reassurance that all are welcomed in our community. The article acknowledged that Mahtomedi kids may be affected by all the rancor and that there is a role in teaching that includes a sense of belonging and instruction that supports respect and appreciation of differences. As a Mahtomedi Schools parent, I can’t thank you enough. Kathryn Beth Macias Grant

Dear President Trump:

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Your remark expressing that everyone should have insurance for their health care can be accomplished by allowing Americans under 65 to buy into Medicare with their own money. Medicare is a great national health insurance program which should be opened up to us willing buyers. To me and many, Medicare’s guarantee of access to health care, plus the choice of doctors and treatments, is highly attractive. But we are shut out of this great health insurance plan because we are under 65. Like so many Americans, I am frustrated with the restrictions that HMOs and private insurance corporations impose on our health care. You could provide leadership for the nation by arranging for us to get coverage through Medicare. This situation would have people under 65 paying for our Medicare coverage with our own dollars. Currently, our dollars are going to private insurance companies, and we are always at risk of being dropped from coverage as their customers. Instead, I and many would rather pay into

the the governmentt plan. Such buy-in th stability t bilit off th l S hab i tto Medicare offers a good investment in our health care security. Then, when we turn 65, we would be able to stop paying directly into Medicare with our own dollars and draw upon the benefits we earned through our paycheck’s federal deductions. Another advantage of Medicare is its transparency: it is straightforward about what is covered and how much of our money is spent on administrative overhead. With American health insurance corporations, we remain constantly confused on what will be covered, and we are rightly suspicious that these corporations take unfair advantage of us to increase their profits. Please figure out how you can arrange for this positive solution to our national health care difficulties. Diane J. Peterson White Bear Lake

Keep parks committee in Birchwood

The continued existence of a long standing Parks Committee in Birchwood is being debated. There has been discussion about eliminating it altogether to which I say, “not a good idea.” Unfortunately, our city council failed to appoint committee members to new three-year terms in 2016. Because of this oversight, our Parks Committee is non-functioning. Myself and many other Birchwood residents have asked our council to rectify this error including a discussion at the most recent city council meeting where it was delayed. Our city needs to request residents come forward and apply to serve on the Parks Committee just as the council did for the recent Planning Commission vacancy. The Birchwood Parks Committee has served our community well for many years. The Parks Committee is vital to the upkeep of our wonderful parks; it engages volunteer citizens in community and saves money. Since the volunteer Parks Committee has not been active, I have noticed a significant decline in the maintenance of many Birchwood parks including graffiti, weeds and broken equipment. I believe our parks are a valued resource to all Birchwood residents and are one of the key reasons I live here. We cannot delay the important work of the Parks Committee any longer. I encourage Birchwood residents who want to keep our Parks Committee to come forward at the Feb. 14, 2017 City Council meeting to express their support or send an e-mail to our council. Kathy Blegen-Huntley Birchwood

Be vocal about new bridge

For those of us in the northern suburbs, the dysfunctionality of the Rice Street bridge over I-694 is something we have wrestled with for decades. The ineffectiveness of the bridge has been a major concern for residents and businesses. Over the past two legislative sessions, local lawmakers have fought hard to get funding for this bridge with signed letters of support from dozens of businesses, associations like the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation, elected officials and hundreds of residents. A bill paying for the replacement of the bridge was passed in both the House and Senate the past two years, but both times failed to survive final negotiations between the legislature and the governor’s office. Again this year, Ramsey County placed the $23.5 million bonding money needed for the bridge as one of our top priorities. Bills are in the works in both the House and the Senate, sponsored by Sen. Jason Isaacson and Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn and Randy Jessup. Support for a new bridge remains strong and will be a key driver of economic development, safety and convenience for the entire region At the same time as the bridge funding conversation is underway, Ramsey County officials are developing concepts of how Rice Street would function with the new bridge. Intersections on either side of the I-694 ramps are often over-burdened and will be revamped at the same time the bridge is built. One proposal is to use a series of roundabouts. Those in favor of the roundabouts believe that they will keep north / south traffic flowing on Rice Street. Those skeptical of the roundabouts are concerned with the number (three or four roundabouts are in the concept plans), the potential for high traffic speed, the feasibility of bike and pedestrian crossings and other issues. Count us in the latter category, skeptical of the roundabouts. Regardless of your opinion on the future design of Rice Street, it is crucial for all to understand that the bridge and the roundabout discussion are two separate issues. We are confident that the entire community remains overwhelmingly supportive of the new bridge. Concerning the Rice Street design, the county will hold several public hearings and listen to the community. Our request of north suburban residents, businesses and leaders is to continue to be vocal about your support of the bridge and to be involved in the separate issue of traffic controls on Rice Street. Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman, Sen. Jason Isaacson, Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, Rep. Randy Jessup, Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire

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Tragic story has local connection The mother of three killed in a car crash in central Minnesota has a Mahtomedi connection. Lindsay Cardinal, 35, of Foreston, was hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver Jan. 31. Her parents are Tim and Mary Joe (Gearman) Keenan, who were high school sweethearts from Mahtomedi.

Cardinal's young children were with her at the time; two were transported to St. Cloud Hospital, where they were listed in fair condition. A third child was not hurt. Cardinal attended Stillwater Area High School, graduating in 2000. Her husband Matt is a member of the Minnesota National Guard who works

as a wheeled vehicle mechanic at Camp Ripley. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Feb. 11 at St. Mary’s Church in Milaca. Memorials are preferred to W.I.N.K. — Women in Need of Kindness and Holbrook Farms Retreat of Minnesota.

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

VADNAIS HEIGHTS • A fi ll-and-flee was reported Jan. 25 at a station in the 1000 block of County Road E. The loss was reported as $22 but authorities are more interested in the 2001 tan Chevy Malibu involved which had been reported stolen earlier in the city. • Deputies are investigating a possible break-in at a house in the 500 block of Bear Avenue that had been vacant for nearly a year. Burglars or scrappers are suspected in the Jan. 26 incident. • A homeowner in the 3400 block of English Street placed an outbound check amounting to $200 in her curbside box on Jan. 26. The check was later cashed at Wal-Mart after it had been altered to read $270. • The door to a business in the 900

block of Labore Industrial Court proved tougher than the wouldbe burglar during the weekend of Jan. 27. The door was damaged but entrance to the building was unsuccessful. • A motorist reported a woman who was “falling down drunk” as she apparently left a bar the night of Jan. 28. The woman didn’t do any better once behind the wheel, “weaving all over the road” willy-nilly, according to the caller. Deputies responded to the alert, pulling over the 31-year-old Rochester, Minnesota woman in the area of Centerville Road and Hwy. 96. She was jailed on charges of third-degree blood-alcohol test refusal and felony possession of schedule 2 narcotics. • A teenage girl who drove off of the I-694 entrance ramp to Hwy. 61, putting her car into a ditch just before midnight Jan. 30, was arrested for no license in possession

and no insurance. The 17-year-old was also wanted on an outstanding Sibley County warrant for her arrest and was transported to the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center. • A package of medical equipment valued at $490 was left by UPS on the porch of a residence in the 3300 block of Vadnais Lane the morning of Jan. 31. A thief picked it up.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A 54-year-old St. Paul man who was caught red-handed shoplifting $15 worth of items the afternoon of Jan. 25 at Cub Foods on Meadowlands Drive was booked into the Ramsey County Jail on a theft charge after trading punches with a store asset protection employee. • A box of personal items including a GoPro camera that had gone missing March 16, 2016 during a remodeling project in the 5700

block of Bald Eagle Boulevard was recovered Jan. 27. No other information was released. • A leaking propane tank was blamed for a residential fi re that occurred the evening of Jan. 28 in the 5900 block of Mallard Ponds Drive. No injuries were reported. The damage to the home was estimated at $250,000. • Ten guns were collected by deputies the morning of Jan. 29 at a home on County Road H2 and held for pickup by a male resident going through a divorce. • A tan 2001 Buick Century was reported stolen overnight Jan. 29 from the driveway of a residence in the 1900 block of Stillwater Street. No suspects. • Mail addressed to homeowners in the 4000 block of Oakmede Street was found Jan. 29 in the 2500 block of Buffalo Street.

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

GRANT • A Stillwater man, 54, was cited Jan. 21 on Jamaca Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for careless driving after originally being arrested for DWI. Washington County Sheriff's deputies were unable to perform the sobriety test. • A St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin man was cited Jan. 26 on Manning Avenue and 75th Street N. for tabs that expired in June. • A Mahtomedi woman, 36, was cited Jan. 27 on Jamaca Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for three failures: to obey a stop sign, to signal a turn and to yield to an emergency vehicle. • A Mahtomedi girl, 17, was cited Jan. 27 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone.

MAHTOMEDI • A Mahtomedi man, 58, was arrested on a warrant Jan. 20 on Warner Avenue N. and Hickory Street N. After being released, he was again arrested on a warrant Jan. 22 in the 700 block of Warner Avenue N. • A resident in the 700 block of Sterling Court on Jan. 24 reported a bank account and debit card compromised. There are no suspects, and no money was lost. • A motorist of undisclosed identity was cited just after midnight Jan. 25 on Century Avenue N. and Wildwood Road for failure to display current registration. • A Mahtomedi woman, 33, was cited Jan. 25 on Lincolntown Avenue N. and Robert Street for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone. • A verbal dispute was reported Jan. 25 on Woodland Drive, just west of Woodland Court. • A resident in the 12000 block of Warner Avenue N. reported vehicle tires slashed Jan. 25. There are no suspects at this time.

• A Mahtomedi woman, 41, was cited Jan. 26 on Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue N. for expired registration. • Librarians at the Wildwood Library on Stillwater Road reported $100 was found in a book that had been returned Jan. 27. • A resident in the 600 block of Ideal Avenue reported harassing texts Jan. 27. No charges have been fi led.

PINE SPRINGS • A Maplewood man, 57, was cited at 2:31 a.m. Jan. 27 on Highway 36 and Hilton Trail for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.

WILLERNIE • A Willernie man, 59, was cited Jan. 26 in the 300 block of Milford Lane for violating a city ordinance involving outdoor storage.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • Theft of two torch sets and two acetylene tanks, valued at $250, was reported in the 4600 block of Centerville Road at 6:38 a.m. Jan. 27. • An assault was reported in the

3700 block of Little Linden Curve at 12:39 a.m. Jan. 28. However, there was insufficient evidence to charge the suspect. • A yellow lab was found in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue at 12:46 p.m. Jan. 29. • A terrier mix dog was found in the 2000 block of Third Street at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 29.

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• A man, 41, of White Bear Lake, was arrested on a felony narcotics warrant in the area of White Bear Avenue and I-694 at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 29. • A man, 20, of Wyoming, was arrested on a felony stolen property warrant in the 3100 block of Century Avenue at 4:41 a.m. Jan. 30. A man, 23, of Oakdale was also arrested on a drug warrant and currently had methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on him. • Theft of a license plate was reported in the 1500 block of Park Street at 8:14 a.m. Jan. 30. • Theft of a part of a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of Wildwood Road at 11:10 a.m. Jan. 30. • Stolen mail was returned to its owner in the 1700 block of Linden Cove at 1:41 p.m. Jan. 30. • Theft of items in a vehicle was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane at 6:16 p.m. Jan. 30. • An aggravated robbery was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 96 at 7:44 p.m. Jan. 31. An investigation continues. • An altercation between a male

and female was reported outside a store in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue at 7:41 a.m. Feb. 1. The female drove away without the male. An officer located a man walking in Maplewood who said he had an argument with his mother, but he requested no assistance. • Vehicles were reported broken into overnight in the 1800 block of County Road F at 8:18 a.m. Feb. 1. • A loose black lab with a blue-patterned collar was reported in the area of Campbell Avenue at 10:55 a.m. Feb. 1. • Theft of a computer was reported in the 4800 block of Stewart Avenue at 11:05 a.m. Feb. 1. • Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Birch Lake Avenue at 12:25 p.m. Feb. 1. • A White Bear Lake resident, 34, was arrested on three active arrest warrants in the 1800 block of County Road F at 1:57 p.m. Feb. 1. • A man, 24, of White Bear Lake, was arrested for felony domestic assault by strangulation at 3:46 p.m. Feb. 2.

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ST. GERMAIN: Dellwood family ran boat livery on White Bear Lake FROM PAGE 1A

Caroline got all but an acre and the corner house built by her father. Joseph lived in the remodeled cottage and kept the boat business thriving with help from his son George F., who eventually bought the 4 acres from his mother, and his grandson George P. A second son of Joseph and Caroline, Charlie, died young when he fell down an elevator shaft in St. Paul. There was also a sister, Mabel. “When the sunfish were biting, the fishermen came in droves,” recalled St. Germain, the fourth-generation rendition and an only child. There is a fifth — George and Judy’s son John, who lives next door. They also have a daughter, Lori, who lives in California. No doubt, great-great-grandpa Brewer would be pleased that the land has remained in the family for 150 years. A boathouse at the intersection of Echo Street and Highway 244 served the clients. The St. Germains sold bait and candy from the green and white building, along with the boat rental. George still has the old boathouse in his backyard. As long as he can remember, St. Germain worked at the boat livery. “When I was little, I was the dock boy; holding the heavy cedar rowboats so people could get in and out. I did some guiding when I got older, but I was usually busy working while others fished. I know the spots and I’m a reasonably good fisherman but many of the landmarks I used are gone.” St. Germain has served on the White Bear Lake Conservation District board of directors for 40 years. Asked if the lake has changed much in his lifetime, he recalled how his grandfather Joseph complained in the ’50s that the lake was too high. He is not pro-augmentation, St. Germain said. “I’d rather wait and see the final results of the USGS study. Is the aquifer being drained? I’ve seen it go down and up numerous times. My position is it will come back. Historically, White Bear Lake went down slower than other lakes and recovered slower.” Married to his high school sweetheart since 1961, both George and Judy (née Strenger) attended Mahtomedi schools, as did their children. When he turned 16, George got a job at a supermarket called Cut Price but continued to help out at the family business. “I thought the hours were great compared to the resort,” he said. After college, he became a manager for the

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George and Judy St. Germain have been married 55 years.

chain and eventually landed at Jerry’s Foods. He retired 10 years ago. As for the boat livery, when the Twins moved to Minnesota, business dropped by 15 percent, St. Germain said. “Instead of fishing, people went to baseball games.” His grandfather died in 1951 but his dad continued to run the business until it closed in 1975. He died nine years later. George’s mother Florence died of cancer at the young age of 44 when he was 18. The longtime resident thinks the lake is underfished. “In the old days there would be 20 to 30 boats at the end of the peninsula,” St. Germain said. “Now if there are six, that’s a lot.” The peninsula, by the way, extends into a bay called St. Germain, named after his grandfather. “It’s not official but is on some maps,” he added. For the St. Germains, their livelihood was a family affair. “The whole family worked the resort,” George said.

“My grandma cooked for the crew. My cousins would help and make money. I made $5 a week and was one of the few kids who always had cash in his pockets. We swam every day. It was a good childhood. I didn’t want for anything.”

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George Brewer with his grandson George F. St. Germain.

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The St. Germains outside their cabin in 1916. George F., born in 1915, is sitting on his mother’s lap. The lumber was purchased in St. Paul and transported by horse and wagon to Dellwood.

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Grandfather Joe in one of the cedar strip rental boats.

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George St. Germain as a youngster with a stringer of fish.

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HYVEE: New store beneath water tower will force changes to Centerville Road FROM PAGE 1A

The supermarket will have a 59,300-square-foot building with a 10,700-square-foot mezzanine at the south end on 5.5 acres. The mezzanine will contain a Market Grille restaurant, offices and fitness facility. The latter is a fairly new component to the HyVee model, which Community Development Director Anne Kane described as “comprehensive.” “Most of its stores are 90,000 square feet so they had to scale back for this location,” she said. Kane believes the White Bear store is only the second or third location with a fitness center. “To me this is a positive proposal,” Kane added. “Staff is excited about the notion of creating a walkable enclave in that area that up to now has been entirely auto-oriented.” A public hearing on the project was held Jan. 30 at the Planning Commission meeting with traffic concerns taking up most of the two hours. Kane noted that back in 2006, the city and county acknowledged that traffic at the intersection of Centerville Road and Meadowlands Drive was already a problem and any additional commercial land use would exacerbate conditions. As a result, an internal shared access road became part of the Comp Plan. The meandering connector drive through the development will help consolidate traffic to a point further north on Centerville Road. That point is an intersection opposite the northern access drive to Cub Foods. Although it’s the county’s decision, the city supports a traffic signal at that spot. The goal is to have a signal running by October 2017, Kane said. It will be designed for U-turns. Until the Lande property became available, an opportunity to address and find a solution to the traffic problems was not available, added the city planner.

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Site plan for the 70,000-square-foot store.

“We are pleased the long-anticipated development of Mrs. Lande’s property offers a relief valve through an internal drive on the east side of Centerville Road to accommodate traffic by commercial users,” Kane noted in a staff memo. Developer John Johannson, representing Minnetonka-based Division 25 LLC, promised the Planning Commission the giant pile of dirt on the site will disappear. The pile is where the building will sit and is about the same height as the new store — 35 feet. Division 25 will continue to own the property. This is the finest solution for the land, said Johannson, who added they contracted for the property five years ago. He admitted there is a traffic issue; “something that existed long before we showed up.” The developer told the commission he’s proud to welcome HyVee to this project. “Their slogan is a ‘helpful smile at every aisle’ and they are employee owned. I

consider them local even though they are from Iowa. They are Midwestern people and wonderful to work with,” Johannson said. A representative for HyVee, Phil Hoey, also spoke during the hearing. He noted that the chain has 240 stores in five states; five stores are new. He also said HyVee will work with staff on a sidewalk connection that will access stores and restaurants south of Hwy. 96. A letter from White Bear Township Planner Tom Riedesel was included in the commission packet stating traffic concerns if the road is modified. Cub Foods is in the township on the west side of Centerville Road. “Parking lots will become thoroughfares,” Riedesel wrote. “The Cub folks are not excited about that. There will be impact on Meadowlands Drive, owned by White Bear Township.” Kristin Kowalski-Christiansen also voiced her concern over traffic flow

through the Cub parking lot. Her family has owned and operated the store since 1992. “I am not here to get into a Cub versus HyVee discussion tonight, I will do it another time,” she said. “My great concern is traffic flow. A lot is up to the county but I feel a need to make public our concerns. We didn’t talk about a stoplight and traffic before. If the county puts a median in, traffic from Meadowlands will come through our parking lot to go north. We have a problem with that. Our lot is private property. We can’t be expected to handle traffic flow through our parking lot.” Commission member Mary Alice Devine thought the Kowalski’s executive had a good point and asked Kane to discuss her concerns with the county. In an email to Kane, commercial property owner Mark Smith wrote that HyVee would be a “great addition.” “The grocery business in the area is all controlled by one family, which limits competition and variety,” Smith said. “HyVee is a great store and I know this personally as my son lives in Omaha where they have a number of stores, he takes me there for lunch when I visit. It’s more than groceries, it’s a great experience. As you may know I also developed and built the Weston Woods Townhomes just west of the site and my 150 homeowners biggest complaints are the lack of good restaurants and grocery stores close by. There is definitely a large enough demand to handle the two stores. In closing, I support this development and look forward to more choices.” The Planning Commission unanimously agreed with staff’s recommendation to approve the Planned Unit Development application, which will now go to the City Council. Commission member Mark Lynch felt the store was “a nice addition to White Bear. It will drive traffic to other businesses.”

City gets golden ticket with relocation of candy company BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

There were no Oompa-Loompas, but a chocolate factory tour at least did not require a golden ticket — only a press pass. Meet Henke Foods, LLC, a newcomer to the local business community that brings its wellknown brands Annie B’s and B.T. McElrath chocolate. Owner Justin Henke bought Kellogg-based Annie B’s four years ago when its owners retired. The brand features handmade popcorn and fl avored caramels slow cooked in copper pots, the way it’s been done since 1978. The purchase of B.T. McElrath followed in 2015. The chocolate company was started in 1996 by founder Brian McElrath. He now works for Henke creating award-winning chocolates that include artisan-crafted truffles and toffees. When his candy company outgrew the Kellogg location, Henke followed the advice of an old friend from Fargo, N.D., and looked at a building in Mahtomedi formerly occupied by Kowalski’s. The grocer used the facility as a bakery and distribution center. Kowalski’s is also a Henke customer, carrying the upscale candy in its stores. Making the recommendation to move the headquarters to Century Avenue was Mandy Maietta, a Fargo transplant who now lives in Vadnais Heights. She does the admin and marketing for Henke Foods. They’ve known each other since junior high, Maietta said. “It’s a perfect fit,” she noted. “The building was already set up for food production and it’s in a small town, which we love.” At this point, Henke products are sold wholesale across the country to specialty stores and grocers like Byerly’s, Lunds and Kowalski’s. They also sell products online at Amazon and their own website, anniebs.com. Eventually, the plan is to open a retail counter in the building, something Maietta believes will be a huge success in the area. When he purchased the brands, Henke was

careful to maintain the former owners’ high standards by limiting production to small batches using quality ingredients. “We do many things by hand to give it that quality and goodness. It’s a passion and focus of ours,” he said. About 35 people are employed at the candy company. From St. Paul, Henke’s background is in salty snack food sales. When he DEBRA NEUTKENS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS learned the owners of An- Justin Henke nie B’s were looking for a buyer, he jumped at the chance to be his own boss. “Our team at Annie B’s was heavily sales focused and B.T. McElrath was more production focused. Brian (McElrath) is a chef, as is our plant manager, so they have a lot of creativity in product development. We thought it was a good fit to become one and move into a new building.” A claim to fame occurred about three years ago when Oprah included AnnieB’s caramels as a favorite thing in her magazine. “It opened a lot of doors for us,” Henke recalled. “We kept growing that brand to the point of outgrowing the facility in Kellogg.” His best sellers? On the chocolate side, the Salty Dog and Prairie Dog bites. The original and sea salt caramels and caramel popcorn are the fastest growing products. Cocoa beans to make the chocolate come from all over the world. “We develop the recipe and get beans from different parts of the world to come up with the fi nal fl avor profi le,” Henke said. “Another company processes the beans into chocolate for us. It’s a specialty blend to give us the taste we’re looking for; a fl avor that is our own.” Running his own company has always been a dream, Henke said. “We have an amazing team of people that are like family. It takes years to build and we’re blessed we’ve been able to do this

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These Valentine’s Day truffles were made locally in Mahtomedi by Henke Foods LLC.

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This box of Annie B’s caramels was mentioned as one of Oprah’s favorite gifts a year after Henke bought the company.

in a short amount of time. We are energetic and passionate about creating wild, fun stuff. I never thought that would happen in the candy world. I’m glad it did because it’s fun. It makes it easy to get up and come to work every day.”

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Reminder of upcoming forum on seniors The White Bear Lake School District is sponsoring a community forum on seniors called “What have we done so far? What’s next?” at 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave. The White Bear Lake community is welcome to attend to hear a report on a districtwide engagement project to gather information, foster discussion and encourage citizen action to create a community that supports seniors.

The annual White Bear Lake cleanup day is scheduled for March 11. Volunteers meet at Bellaire Beach at 10 a.m. Bring something to chop trash out of the ice. Garbage bags will be provided, as will a free lunch for volunteers at 11:45 a.m., courtesy of the VFW. If spring comes early, the effort will convert to a land-based park cleanup. For questions, call Jim Schuster 651-269-0976.

Speaker series kicks off

Legislators hold town hall meetings

The Century College Speaker Series kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 16, with author readings and a community discussion surrounding the anthology, “A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota,” at 7 p.m. in the East Campus, Lincoln Mall. The event will feature Sun Yung Shin, editor of the book, as well as several distinguished contributing writers, including: Shannon Gibney, educator, activist, and author of “See No Color,” a young adult novel. IBé, spoken-word poet and recipient of a 2010 Midwestern Voices Award, a 2009 Urban Griots’ Cultural Award, a 2005 Verve Grant for spoken word poets, and a 2004 Minnesota Academy Award nominee for Best Spoken Word. David Mura, memoirist, author of “Turning Japanese,” a Josephine Miles Book Award/Oakland PEN winner and a New York Times Notable Book, and “Where the Body Meets Memory.” Diane Wilson, author of “Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past,” the 2012 One Minneapolis One Read selection, and a nonfiction book, “Beloved Child: A Dakota Way of Life.” A reception and book signing will follow the discussion at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit century.edu.

Rep. Randy Jessup (R-Shoreview) and Sen. Jason Isaacson (D-Little Canada) will be co-hosting a town hall meeting 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N. Community members will have the chance to ask questions and discuss plans for this legislative session. A town hall meeting with a tax specialist from the Department of Revenue, Sen. Isaacson and Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn will also be held noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Road E East. Community members will be able to ask questions about recent changes to the tax code and discuss plans for this legislative session.

Lake cleanup volunteers needed

when local emergency service personnel are not able to help everyone immediately. CERT training is open to White Bear Lake Area residents and members of the business community. Participants must be 18 years of age. If interested, please fi ll out the application form and release form at www.whitebearlake.org and turn them in to the White Bear Lake Police Department. For more information, call 651-429-8511.

Search for Miss Pre-Teen Ramsey County announced

Become a community emergency responder A new CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) session will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 26 to April 17. CERT is a community-based preparedness team that is trained to assist local agencies in the event of an emergency. CERT members receive hands-on training from the White Bear Lake Police and Fire Departments. CERT members may be called upon after a catastrophic event, such as a tornado,

Applications for the 2017 Miss Pre-Teen Ramsey County are being accepted from single females age 9 to 12. The chosen contestant will represent Ramsey County at the Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota pageant April 29 in St. Paul. Contestants will compete in a personal interview, on-stage interview, fun fashion wear and evening wear. The winner will receive a prize package and represent Minnesota in events. To apply, visit www. misspreteenminnesota.com or contact 952-4326758 or pagunltd@frontiernet.net. The current reigning 2016 Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota is Ava Ernst of North Oaks. As Miss PreTeen Minnesota, Ava speaks out on her platform, “Don’t Shop … Adopt,” and advocates for the Animal Humane Society. Ava says she and her family have adopted many rescue animals over the years. Her platform encourages people to give shelter animals a second chance by choosing to adopt instead of buying from a pet store. For more information, go to: www.animalhumanesociety.org.

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OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

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

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

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

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

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

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11:15am Band-Led Sunday Worship 11:15Service am (45 min) *Interactive, Band-led & Casual/Nursery Fellowship Between Services! 1851 Birch Street, WBL, MN 55110 / 651-429-9026 / www.wblumc.org

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

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

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: EDUCATION AND FOCUS GROUP

When: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: White Bear Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Seniors can learn about current transportation options available in the area, and future plans. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearsenior program.org

will showcase plants and plant combinations that will provide beauty and interest through changing seasons. Refreshments, information and socializing. Free, but registration required. Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org

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CUPID’S SWING

When: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: First annual senior dance includes music by a DJ, refreshments and conversation. Free. Call to register. Contact: 651-407-2018

CPR AED CERTIFIED HEARTSAVER CLASS

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E BINGO Details: American When: 1-2:30 p.m. Heart Association cerWednesday, Feb. 8 tiﬁed class covers adult, Where: Mahtomechild and infant CPR as di District Education well as airway obstrucCenter, room 103, 1520 tion and AED use. $50; Mahtomedi Ave. register by sending payDetails: Free afternoon of Bingo with mem- ment or stopping by the ﬁ re department at 4701 bers of the Good NeighHighway 61 N. bor Club of Willernie Contact: 651-429-8568 and Mahtomedi. or cvoss@whitebearlake. Contact: community ed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us org

‘A GARDEN THROUGH THE SEASONS’

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Arla Carmichiel’s presentation

tions about the recent changes to the tax code and discuss plans for the legislative session with Senator Jason Isaacson, Representative Jamie Becker-Finn and a tax specialist from the Department of Revenue.

42B LEGISLATIVE TOWN HALL

When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Rd. F East Details: Opportunity for residents to ask ques-

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

OPEN SKATING

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

BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS

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

RECOGNIZING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS

When: 7-7:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1969 E. County Rd. E, White Bear Lake Details: AAUW-NEMETRO Branch invites anyone interested to a program on the subject of bias. Contact: 651-765-4990 or nemetro-mn.aauw.net

VALENTINE’S DAY WINE AND PAINT

When: 2 -5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Where: Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Wine and appetizer social hour at 2 p.m. followed by guided painting led by Wanderlust Studio 3-5 p.m. $27/ person by Feb. 8.

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Art Shanties WHEN: 10 a.m-4 p.m. weekends,

DETAILS: Artists create a ‘village’

WHERE: White Bear Lake County Park. From Hwy. 61 north of White Bear Lake, go east on Hwy. 96. Park entrance is on the right.

CONTACT: artshantyprojects.org

through Feb. 26

Contact: 651-429-4944

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

When: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Where: White Bear District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave. Details: Public is invited to a community forum to hear a report on a district-wide engagement project to gather information, foster discussion and encourage citizen action to create a community that supports seniors. Contact: whitebear. k12.mn.us

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON RACE IN MINNESOTA

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 Where: Century College East Campus, Lincoln Mall, 3300 Century Ave. N. Details: Author readings and a community discussion surrounding the anthology, “A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota” led by Editor Sun Yung Shin and other contributing writers. Reception and book signing follows. Contact: century.edu

STEM SATURDAY: FROGS, VOLTS AND VINEGAR!

When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Wildwood Li-

of shanties on the frozen lake to showcase art and entertainment. Free and open to the public.

brary, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Bakken Museum-led workshop teaches kids 6-12 about the invention of the battery and gives them the opportunity to engage in engineering and experiments. Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

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

32ND ANNUAL WEDDING EXPO

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake Details: Over 40 vendors, samples, cake walk, entertainment and door prizes. Brides free; $5/guest. Contact: 651-407-1200 or marketing@press pubs.com

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: White Bear Area YMCA, 2100 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake Details: Parents can enjoy a few hours away while kids participate in age-appropriate themed activities. $20/child or $15/Y members. Contact: 651-777-8103 or ymcamn.org/ locations/white_bear_ area_ymca

HORSESHOES ON ICE

When: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 & Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: White Bear VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S Details: Two person teams, $10/person. Sunday is for VFW and Auxiliary members only. Contact: dcampanaro @gmail.com

TAMARACK NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 18 (and the third Saturday of every month)

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 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 4-10. $12.38/parent-child pair; $6 snowshoe rental. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.

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MAHTOMEDI MUSIC FACULTY CONCERT

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Local talent performs a repertoire that spans the ages and the globe. Presented by Wildwood Artist Series. Tickets available online. Contact: 651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries. com

BEAT THE BLAHS WITH MUSIC WITH LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 & 21 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Women and teen girls interested in singing with Lake County Chorus are invited to visit rehearsals. Contact: lakecounty chorus.org FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Sweetheart Dance WHEN: Friday, Feb. 10, 5:-6:30 p.m. Preschool-2nd grade; 7-8:30 p.m. grades 2-5

WHERE: Mahtomedi District

Education Center, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

dance to music by a DJ, have their picture taken, in front of a backdrop, and enjoy refreshments. $14/child; adults free. Registration required.

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Hike along the lake, followed by treats at Washington Square Bar & Grill. 3 mile hike lasts approx. 1 hour. Arrive early to see the Art Shanty Projects. Contact: 651-354-9537

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IN VADNAIS HEIGHTS

When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 (and the 3rd Tuesday of every month) Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Road E Details: Join the White Bear Area Senior Program and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging to learn about ‘Senior Linkage Line: Who Are We and What Do We Do?’ Free – no registration needed. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors can bring a bag lunch and play games with friends.

Coffee and dessert provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

FRIENDS AND FAMILY CPR

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: Participants will learn how to do CPR and use an AED in this free, non-certiﬁed American Heart Association class. Register by e-mail. Contact: cvoss@white bearlake.org

LADIES NIGHT OUT

When: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake retailers Details: Visit shops for specials, drinks and prizes. Meet at Manitou Grill at 7 p.m. to receive complimentary wine glass. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

Contact: fareforall.org

‘RAISE THE CURTAIN’ ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F East Details: Event to support Lakeshore Players Theatre includes dinner catered by Lake Elmo Inn, silent and live auctions, live performances, rafﬂe, wall of wine and VIP reception with Minnesota mystery author Ellen Hart at 5 p.m. Tickets $75/regular or $150 VIP must be reserved in advance. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Music NIGHT CLUB CONCERT

When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Cafeteria, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Performances by high school jazz ensembles, alumni jazz band and special guest FARE FOR ALL When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Kenni Holmen. Dinner catered by Donatelli’s. Feb. 24 Where: First Lutheran Tickets $22/adults; $18 seniors and children Church, 4000 Linden St. 12 and under, includes Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh dinner and dance. Dance only $12; $10 with stufruit, vegetables and dent ID. frozen meat packages at Contact: 651-775-7207 a discounted price. Cash, or whitebear.feepay.com credit cards and EBT accepted.

Arts ‘SURVIVAL: NOT ALONE… AND NOT AFRAID’

hike and meet resident barred and Eastern screech owls. $7/members; $10/nonmembers Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10

PAINT THE TOWN RED

When: Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Weekend-long specials at Main Street shops, restaurants and attractions; Free carriage rides 4-7 p.m. Contact: discover stillwater.com

DOGSLEDDING

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Dogsledding experience for all ages with the Samoyed Association of Minneapolis/ St. Paul. Free, but register by phone. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND COMEDY SHOW

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long. Ave. Details: Nazi concentration camp survivor tells her story in this free lecture. Ages 9+; registration required. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Running Ace’s ‘Laugh Your Ace Off’ Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner John Bush, featuring Sherlonda Sharp, and hosted by Jakey Emmert. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

VALENTINE’S DAY HOT METAL POUR

CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY

When: noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Watch expert cast metal sculptors melt iron to make art, walk around the sculpture park and sit by a bonﬁ re. Free, family-friendly event. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org

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

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY EVENING OWL AND SNOWSHOE HIKE

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Families with children 3+ will explore the woods on a snowshoe

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Where: Lowell Inn Event Center, 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: Jennifer Veith, Executive Director of the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, presents on the topic ‘Opening the Door to the Natural World’. Cost of the lunch and program is $17 and must be paid by noon prior to the day of the luncheon. Contact: scv foundation.org/ conversations-of-thevalley

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Where: Shoreview Community Center, Details: Food & wine tasting fundraiser for the Slice of Shoreview Days. $20 or 2 for $35 in advance; $25 or 2 for $40 at the door. Contact: sliceof shoreview.com

MINNESOTA HOME AND PATIO SHOW

When: Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 21 Where: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Details: Home building and remodeling information, exhibitors, food demonstrations and garden seminars. $9/ adults; $6/seniors; $2.50 children 6-12. Contact: homeand patioshow.com

BRINE’S FROZEN BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT

When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Brine’s Restaurant and Bar, 219 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: 25th Annual event takes place in the parking lot behind the restaurant. Call to register a team. Contact: 651-439-7556

LYNN JOHNSON MEMORIAL ICE FISHING CONTEST

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Centerville Lake, Anoka County Boat Launch Details: Family-friendly event hosted by the Centerville Lions club includes food, rafﬂe, door prizes, beer and drinks. Tickets: one hole for $10; 2 for $15. Contact: facebook. com/centervillelionsmn

ADULT SKATING TEAM OPEN HOUSE

When: 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. Where: Vadnais Heights Sports Center, 1490 County Rd E East. Details: The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team will host an open house for skaters who are interested in joining the team for next year’s season.

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LOOKING BACK Week of February 5 – February 11, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1917 The White Bear Hockey team helped make the carnival a hotter one, by going to St. Paul and entering in the carnival tournament which included teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Oregon. The boys from here went to St. Paul with the idea of bringing home the “bacon” which they did. They captured the Northwest Hockey Title… 1942 There was a head on collision near Fisher’s Corner Tuesday evening: details emerge. A woman in one car suffered a severe cut on the one knee. She had a six month old child on her lap. None were seriously hurt… 1967 Starting Sunday, February 5, White Bear Lake telephone users may call Forest Lake without paying a long distance charge A. C. Knobel, Northwestern Bell Telephone company manager said today. “All Forest Lake telephone numbers will be assigned a new 464 prefix at the same time.” 1992 The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society plans a tentative opening of the Depot Museum located on Highway 61 and Fourth Street. The society is planning four exhibits for the museum, two of which will be permanent and the other two being replaced with new exhibits several times a year. These exhibits include White Bear Lake, Railroading,

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White Bear hockey team vs. the Shamrocks at Webster School, 1913.

Wildwood Amusement Park, and the Boating Industry in the White Bear Lake area….

Brigade. He is the son of Anna Costello of Mahtomedi and Steve Sonmore, of Minneapolis…

2007 Army National Guard Spec. Eric L. Sonmore has been mobilized and activated for a future deployment to an undisclosed overseas location in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sonmore is a cavalry scout normally assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 194th Combat

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Scrapbooking Crop, Saturday, April 8th 10am-10pm White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street

ing on your scrapbook or craft of your choice. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers - includes donuts & coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes; and more! All proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to preserve the stories of our community. Pre-register online www.whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327.

Enjoy a fun day with friends work-

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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1. About 350 Christmas trees were set ablaze Saturday at the annual tree burning on Bald Eagle Lake. — Merrily Shipe 2. Mike Bromelkamp of Mahtomedi testified before the Senate Tax Committee on Jan. 25 in support of Sen. Chuck Wiger’s bill for estate tax relief. — Nancy Livingston 3. On Saturday, Feb. 4, 36 scouts and adults from Mahtomedi Troop 89 and Pack 89 joined hundreds of other Scouts from around the area to remove holiday decorations from graves at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. — Submitted 4. Vadnais Heights Lions and their family members took part in A Backpack Build at Twin City Kids In Need Resource Center last month. The group packed 1000 backpacks with school supplies. — Paul Schirer

5.North Suburban Edina Realty held its monthly sales team meeting at the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf to learn more about the need in our community. Pictured from left: Jennifer Bauer, Shelly O’Leary, Perry Nelson, Edith Philippi, Suzanne Linn, Joy Erickson, Tammi Roach, Marcia Hernick, Orlin Bandt, Lora Bullert, Connie Feil, Ally Wilson, Jason Schmidt and Shawn Palmer. — Submitted

6. Sen. Chuck Wiger looks at a science project with two students at Lakeaires Elementary School in White Bear Lake. The school district hosts the annual event to inform legislators of happenings in the schools. — Submitted 7. Frassati Catholic Academy celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a visit from Bishop Cozzen. He is flanked by Fr. Joe Bambenek of St. Pius X, left, and right, Fr. Ralph Talbot of St. Mary of the Lake. — Submitted

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Soccer player commits to Mankato Bears senior soccer player Molly Riley signed a letter of intent to Minnesota State University Mankato Feb. 1 during a short ceremony at South Campus. Coach Dave Ashley said “good things happen to players like Molly. She’s a great athlete and a great person. She will make a major contribution to Mankato’s program.” Riley’s coach added that it was a “privilege to see Molly’s rise from a skinny freshman on varsity to an elite, skilled playmaker. There were so many ‘wow’ moments watching her play,” Ashley said. Riley sported her purple Mavericks sweatshirt and cap during the signing, accompanied by her parents Nicole and John and younger brother. She visited several schools before deciding on Mankato. The school had

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Bear skaters fall to No. 9 Grand Rapids BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake boys hockey beat Forest Lake 5-1 and lost to No. 9 ranked Grand Rapids 4-2 last week. The No. 16 ranked Bears are 2-1-1 against Top 20 teams, beating No. 12 Duluth East 1-0 and No. 3 Stillwater 2-1, and tying No. 6 Hill-Murray 1-1, before losing Saturday. The Bears (11-6-3) took a quick 3-0 lead against the Rangers on a goal

by Austin Carroll and two by Chase Hamstad. Scoring later were Chase Bill and Max Jennrich. Backup goalie Tyler Jensen got the win. Connor Bjornberg delivered two power-play goals in the loss to Grand Rapids (16-4-2). The Thunder Hawks had four players score goals. They outshot the Bears 24-10 in the first two periods, taking a 3-1 lead. Jennrich has 19 goals, Hamstad 13 and Bjornberg nine.

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the coaching staff and program she wanted, Riley said. She plans to major in nursing. The Hugo resident was All-Conference three years, named Outstanding Soccer Player, MVP and was All Academic every year, ac-

cording to the coach. She was senior captain and showed a commitment to excellence. “Molly is leaving an amazing legacy at White Bear Lake,” Ashley said. Debra Neutkens

CORRECTION The name of senior guard Jack Danenberg was incorrect in the Feb. 1 story: “Things looking up: Bear cagers scrape together two victories.” A quote from Jack, senior captain, was attributed to Jeff Dannenberg when it should have read Jack Danenberg. The Press apologizes for the error.

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White Bear Cheerleaders on national stage The White Bear Cheerleaders competed at NCA Nationals in Dallas, Texas Jan. 20-22. With many teams from around the country, the Bears placed 4th. On Saturday, Jan. 28, the White Bear Cheerleaders competed at the MCCA State Cheer Competition at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The team placed 1st in their division. Coach Heather Wahlstrand and her team of coaches helped guide the team to victory.

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For a passionate coach, a Breaking Barriers award BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Because she ran with a joy and fervor in her youth that she’s been able to transmit to the athletes in her charge, Patricia Percival was among the honorees at the 31st annual Minnesota Girls and Women Sports Day. The White Bear Lake Central Middle School teacher was a track and cross country all-stater with Mounds View and a captain in both sports at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1988. As a coach, she has helped 12 cross country teams at Mounds View and White Bear Lake qualify for state, and had two state true-team champions with Mounds View. “Patricia always ran aggressively and put it out there, and she coaches the same way,” said Sue Wurl, who competed against her in high school and is now one of her assistant coaches. “She puts her heart and soul into developing the team concept and pushing for strength and independence in the young women on our team.” Percival found the ceremonies at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul last Wednesday to be inspiring. “It was a great event and very insightful for me to hear the stories of the women who went before me in athletics and made Title IX possible so that I could have the athletic opportunities that I had,” Percival reflected. “So wonderful to hear the great success stories of the more recent athletes. And lastly, to hear the stories of the women and girls who still have obstacles to overcome, like the Muslim women and girls. They

have gender, religion, language, culture, and political obstacles to overcome.” The organization dispensed nine individual awards for contributions in coaching, education, courage, advancement of female sports, and media, along with 14 awards for Breaking Barriers, which included Percival. Among those honored this year were the three-time WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx. Percival was a versatile standout at Mounds View as a distance runner (12th, fourth and second at state in cross country, second in the 1600 in track), sprinter (state 4-by-400 relay gold medal and silver medal) and hurdler (state finals as a sophomore). With the Gophers, Percival was a four-year letter winner in both sports, and captain for two years in cross country and one year in track. In Big Ten meets, she placed as high as seventh in the 5,000 meters in track, and as high as 15th in cross country. Another college thrill was her cross country team improving from ninth place in 1985 to third place in 1986 at the Big Ten meets when Gary Wilson took over as coach. She was elated that Wilson attended the events last Wednesday. Accompanying Percival were her husband, Dave, and her assistant coaches, Wurl and Shannon Grant, along with superintendent Dr. Michael Lovett, assistant superintendent Sara Paul, and activities director Tim Hermann. “Patricia is so passionate about running, fitness, coaching, and overall self-improvement,” said Grant, who made the nomination. “As her assistant coach, she respects me and mentors me. We talk through all our workouts and work together to create the best plan for our team. She is very fair and has high expectations, while showing a lot of care and respect for her

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Patricia Percival was flanked by assistants Shannon Grant (left) and Sue Wurl at the Minnesota Girls and Women Sports Day in St. Paul.

athletes and coaching staff.” Percival professes to glean great satisfaction from her jobs with ISD 624. One aspect of track and cross country she especially likes is that they don’t have to cut anyone. “All athletes matter and are valued … the more the merrier!” she states. She regards her classes as “the two best” in the school. “I get to teach PE, where we can play, laugh, and have fun as we are gaining physical fitness. Health class is relevant to everything we do. “You only get one body. So we need to learn how to take good care of it, set healthy habits, and make good choices.”

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Nine Mahtomedi athletes signed with colleges last Wednesday. In front (from left) are Kaleb Siekmeier, Parker Fox, Finna Maixner, and Jamie Intihar. In the back are Andy Voyen, Chase Sullivan, Graham DeVore, Jalen Frye, and TJ Tumbleson.

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On Thursday, Feb. 2, Mahtomedi soundly defeated conference opponent Simley 142 to 120. With this win, the team earned a conference sweep. It was also legendary head coach Debbie Driscoll’s 280th conference win. Senior Kasey Lenarz continues to improve on an already impressive all-around score by securing a season high 38.5. She placed first on all four events: bars, beam, floor, and vault. Senior captain Nicole Hemstad claimed second in the all-around(34.475) and vault(8.75) and third on floor(9.15). Back from injury, junior Haley Oswald took second on beam(9.2) and bars(8.5). The JV also won over Simley. Sophomore Amaya Barry took first on floor(8.9) and freshman Caylee Greeder won beam(8.3). Up next for the Zephyrs is the Conference meet at Simley High School Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. and then the Section championship, which Mahtomedi is hosting on Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Submitted

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Five members of Mahtomedi’s conference and section champion football team signed national letters of intent last Wednesday, Feb. 1. They were among nine Zephyr seniors committing to college teams. • Graham Devore, defensive end who made six sacks and 15 tackles for loss, signed with North Dakota. • Andy Voyen 6-foot-3 wide receiver who caught 48 passes for 800 yards and 11 touchdowns, is headed for North Dakota State. • Jalen Frye, tailback who rushed for 1,650 yards and 20 touchdowns, landed with Bemidji State. • Chase Sullivan, who handled all the kicking and played wide receiver, is set for Minnesota-Duluth. • T.J. Tumbleson, 230-pound fullback who rushed for 850 yards and 16 touchdowns, signed with Minnesota-Crookston. Two Zephyr soccer players headed for the college ranks. • Fiona Maxine, a midfielder, signed with New Mexico. She missed her senior season with an injury. • Jamie Intihar, a midfielder, is headed for Drake University in Iowa. Intihar also played for Rev Academy and helped them win three Minnesota State Cup titles. • Parker Fox, 6-foot-8 forward scoring 23.4 points per game for the No. 4 ranked Zephyr basketball team, will continue his career at Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D. • Kaleb Siekmeier, track-and-field, who placed fifth in discus and eighth in shot put at state last year, signed with the Minnesota Gophers.

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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Boy cagers drop pair Bear boys basketball (3-15) has lost two straight games after their two-game win streak a week earlier. The Bears fell to Woodbury 82-51 and St. Francis 64-48, with Blake Charles top scorer with 16 and 23 points, respectively.

White Bear swim falls to Raiders The Bear swimmers lost to Roseville Area 98-86 with first-places by Abe Townley (100 and

200 freestyle), Dan Johnson (backstroke) and the medley and 200 free relays. Townley is No. 5 on the metro honor roll in the 50 with 21.31.

Two late Roseville goals sink Bear girls hockey Bears girls hockey (14-10) gave up two late goals to Roseville Area in a 2-1 loss. Bella Koller, senior forward, notched her first career goal.

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is 12-7 and ranked No. 13 after beating Woodbury 52-37 last week. They are led in scoring by Jordan Ferrand (9.5 ppg), Adri Perron (9.2) and Alexa Molin (9.1).

Grapplers have tough week The White Bear Lake wrestlers lost to South St. Paul 53-17, Eastview 44-22 and Maple Grove 43-29 in the Armstrong duals on Saturday. Bruce Strand

Zephyr wrestlers keep on rolling The Mahtomedi wrestling team capped off another strong week by placing 2nd at the Armstrong Duals on Saturday. The Zephyrs went 3 - 0, defeating Rogers 44 - 19, Maple Grove 51 - 27, and Armstrong 59 - 15. On Thursday, the Zephyrs defeated Spring Lake Park and Roosevelt. Their only loss of the week came against Henry Sibley. It was a back and forth match that ended 27 - 36. Individually, Evan Lawrence had a tremendous week. Evan went 6 - 0, including a pin against #2 ranked Sakai Kelly of Henry Sibley.

In Mahtomedi history, Evan moved into 3rd all time with 128 wins. Evan is currently 27 - 5. Other individuals with over 20 wins include Jake Fitzpatrick 26 - 3, Bryce Fitzpatrick 24 - 8, Ben Nelson 25 - 8, TJ Tumbleson 23 -3, and Hunter Wilsey 22 - 10. The Zephyrs finish the regular season Thursday night at 7 p.m. against St. Thomas Academy. It is senior night and the Second Annual Takedown Cancer event. Matthew Oswald

Pros and cons of potential bus line routes BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee chose a bus rapid transit line along the Bruce Vento Regional Trail as the best option for new public transportation in the area at a meeting last month. The committee has not yet decided whether the bus line would join Highway 61 or continue on a nearby rail corridor from I-694 in Vadnais Heights north to Marina Triangle in White Bear Lake. That decision is expected to be made in March when the official “locally preferred alternative” is voted on, said Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority representative Andy Gitzlaff. The committee is also still considering several routing options into downtown St. Paul. Gitzlaff noted several pros and cons to putting in a dedicated lane on Highway 61 or using the rail corridor near Highway 61.

Pros for using the rail corridor would be a minimal amount of crossings that would result in a “pretty good travel speed through that corridor,” he said. However, a “downside” is station access. The corridor is also privately owned by BNSF Railway and a lease would have to be negotiated, as freight trains still operate in the area. Pros for using Highway 61 would be that the area is pedestrian-friendly and has proposed stops that “might be more attractive,” Gitzlaff said. “It is a highway environment, which means we can still get a pretty good travel speed, but you have to think about how your guideway interacts with vehicles.” Gitzlaff noted that cost will play a part in the decision. The committee is still awaiting information on the cost comparison between the two options. “That could be another one of the determining factors,” he said. One reason the bus line was chosen over light rail was the cost. “A lot of other feedback that we got

Ice arena plans remain frozen for now BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

MAHTOMEDI — A planned community-built ice arena is awaiting completion of an additional environmental study ordered by the city of Grant. Recreational Ice and Neighborhood Center (RINC), a community nonprofit, had originally hoped to begin construction last November, according to an interview last summer with Alex Rogosheske, of Mahtomedi. The proposed ice arena came before the city of Grant in September and several environmental reports were included in the application, according to City Council minutes. Staff recommended the council order an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) be prepared before considering the proposed construction plan. An EAW is a document that provides information about a project’s potential for significant environmental effects, according to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. The information helps determine whether an environmental impact statement is necessary and to show how the project needs to be modified to reduce its environmental impacts. The council voted to order an EAW from consultant Bay West, at the recommendation of city staff, because the firm had not worked on the site in the past but is a reputable firm. In a phone call last month, city staff reported the city has not yet received the EAW from Bay West and do not know when it is expected to be completed. The land on which the proposed hockey arena would sit was used for disposal

of municipal, solid and industrial waste from the 1950s to 1970s, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). An area east of the site was also used as a transfer station for commercial and household wastes. The site was cleaned up in the 1990s when lead and polychlorinated biphenyls (associated with coolant fluids) were detected. They were excavated and a vegetative cap of soil and plants was put on the site. The area of the site where the hockey arena is proposed was tested in December 2015. The soil and soil vapor investigation revealed very low levels of chemicals, according to a letter written to the Mahtomedi School District and RINC by the MPCA last April. In an interview last summer, Chris Formby, a hydrogeologist with the MPCA, said the levels of chemicals reported on the site were not alarming. Rogosheske said the proposed arena would likely cost $11 to $13 million. The cost includes a vapor barrier as an extra environmental caution. The arena would be built and operated through private donations at no cost to taxpayers, he said. A land lease agreement was approved by the District 832 School Board last summer. The ice arena, which would occupy 42,500 square feet, is proposed next to playing fields east of Mahtomedi High School and the middle school. The ice arena could also be used as a community center. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

from people, especially when we said it is going to be bus rapid transit, is that it seemed to be the right-sized investment for the corridor.” The bus line would operate every 10 minutes during peak periods and less during evenings, nights and weekends, Gitzlaff said. It would take about 37 minutes to travel between downtown St. Paul and White Bear Lake. There are four stops proposed in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake. The proposed location of a couple of the stops has not been finalized. Proposed stops along the Highway 61 options include County Road E or Buerkle Road, County Road F or Cedar, Marina Triangle, and Fourth Street. Proposed stops along the rail right-ofway include: County Road E or Buerkle Road, County Road F or Cedar, Marina Triangle, and Fourth Street. Gitzlaff said the northeast metro community has given feedback that a stop at County Road E would be a good stop. The proposed route would follow the

Bruce Vento Regional Trail from St. Paul through Maplewood, pass by the Maplewood Mall and continue into Vadnais Heights on the Bruce Vento Trail. The bus would likely join mixed traffic from Marina Triangle through downtown. A feeder bus would continue through Hugo and on to Forest Lake. After the official “locally preferred alternative” is voted on in March, a public hearing is planned for an undetermined date in April and the final proposal is expected by May. The northeast metro is being considered for the new transit as part of the Rush Line Corridor, which stretches 80 miles between St. Paul and Hinckley. For more information, visit rushline. org. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

CHURCH BRIEFS Grief group coming up GriefShare, a Christ-centered grief recovery support group, will be held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church March 2 to June 1. The 13-week video series by grief experts provides support to those grieving the death of a loved one. Cost is $18 and registration is available online at saintandrews.org or by phone, 651-7629117. For more information, call Joanne Zehnder at 651-730-9073.

Reformation pilgrimage planned Pastors Mike Carlson and Brian Norsman of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi will be leading a spiritual pilgrimage to Germany July 12 to 25. They will explore the history of the Reformation and Martin Luther. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. An informational session on the trip will be held 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at St. Andrew's. For information on the trip, contact Norsman at bnorsman@saintandrews.org or call 651-762-9176.

Local worship leader to release CD Sara Renner of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi will release a CD this spring. The CD will feature the contemporary worship bands of St. Andrew's. A CD release party will be held 6 p.m. April 2 at St. Andrew's, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.

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Pastor Mike Smith, of White Bear Lake, and lead pastor of Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood, was sworn in as the Minnesota State Senate chaplain last month.

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Family provides update on former mayor After several weeks in intensive care at St. John’s Hospital, former White Bear Lake Mayor Paul Auger has been transferred to a long-term acute care facility, noted his daughter Allison Auger. She provided the update after contacting the Press regarding several errors in the Feb. 1 story on her father’s illness. Paul Auger is 63, not 62, and Allison’s last name is not Reynolds, but Auger. She also sold the auto garage to her sister Lindsay last year. Here is the family’s update on Auger, who has Guillain-Barre syndrome. It was written by Allison: “Paul was released from St. John’s ICU on Wednesday, Feb. 1, where he spent 16 days. He was transferred to a long-term acute care facility where they will continue to monitor him. He is still paralyzed from the neck down with very little improvement. “We do know that this syndrome takes many weeks,

months and even years (in the most severe case) to recover from. It is very much a sit-and-wait game. Anne (his wife, my mom), myself, and Lindsay (youngest daughter to Paul, my sister) have consulted doctors at the Mayo Clinic to garner a second opinion. Our minds were settled when they concurred with his diagnosis and treatment plan. Over the next few days we will have a better idea of what his daily routine will entail and what therapies he will receive. He will be receiving daily respiratory care and therapies until he regains some strength. “Once he is strong enough, the goal is to get him weaned off the ventilator and have the trach tube removed. He will have multiple, daily, physical, occupational and respiratory therapies once he regains movement. Our only goal is to be ever present at the care facility he is at, be active participants in his

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therapy and recovery, and be his advocate and voice for his care and recovery. “Besides his Caring Bridge site, which I post on often, there is also a GoFundMe site set up for him and Anne. His recovery will be long and very expensive. We are trying to offset the cost of medical bills, lost wages and uncovered therapies on his behalf.” Debra Neutkens

Wedding themes decide the details BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The fi rst step to planning a wedding is picking a theme or style. It will make decisions about all the other details easier — and there are a lot of details, even down to the type of font on the invitation. Kristina Zarembinski, a wedding invitation designer who will be a vendor at the Wedding Expo in White Bear Lake Feb. 19, said she suggests different fonts based on the type of wedding. “Font is determined more so by the theme of the wedding and the client,” she said. Zarembinski said she uses serif fonts for more rustic weddings and often uses a combination of script and other fonts for more formal weddings. Zarembinski, who studied graphic design in college, said she decided to open a custom invitation business last spring. “I've always enjoyed typography, and invitations were a way to do that,” she said. She started by designing invitations for friends. Her business, Binski Design LLC, is also a play on words — a shortened form of her last name. Zarembinski designs wedding invitations, save-the-dates, bachelor and bachelorette party invites and baby

shower invites. She works with clients on the colors and theme they are looking for and then invites further input on the proof. She prints through Vistaprint, an online printing company. Clients pay for the cost of printing and a design fee. Zarembinski is also a graphic designer at Press Publications. Invitations aren't the only detail that is made easier with a chosen wedding theme or decorative style. More than 40 vendors will be at the Wedding Expo, including event centers, decorators, florists, salons, photographers, DJs, formal wear shops, bakeries and dance instructors. A cake walk sponsored by Bread Art bakery will be held at 11:30 a.m., a dance presentation by Arthur Murray Dancers is set at 12:30 p.m. and a fashion and flower show will take place at 1 p.m., with presentations from Angelique's Bridal, Savvi Formalwear and Jubilee Floral. The Wedding Expo will be held at the Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61. Brides are free and guests are $5 each. Pay at the door or register your name, address, phone number and wedding date by calling 651407-1213 or emailing marketing@ presspubs.com.

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Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Age 81, lifetime resident of White Bear Lake, died January 31, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Maurice and Elsie. Survived by wife of 56 years, Mary Dee; children, Thomas (Kim), Dave (Betsy), Mark, Amy, Dan (Judy), and Jeff (Natalie); grandchildren, Kyle, Alicia (Blake), Ryan, Matt, Bridget, Chris, Danielle, and Gus; and brother, Michael (Laurie). Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake. Memorials preferred to Frassati School (formerly St. Mary’s School). Arrangements by Johnson Peterson Funeral Home

Age 84 of Willernie Born on September 14, 1932. Died January 24, 2017. Jean loved gardening, baking, garage sales, and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Bob; grandchild, Cole Lee; parents, Sam and Alice Keister; and brother, Erwin Jr. Survived by children, Jeff (Gerrie), Cheryl (Randy), Dawn; grandchildren, Beau, Bobby, Benji, Beth, Vanna; great-grandchildren, Sophie, Hailey "Poppy", and soon-to-be twin great-granddaughters; siblings, Kenny (Sandy), Audrey, Hope (Bob), and Mike (Carol). Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 11 from Noon-4 p.m. at Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St. SW, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred to family. We loved our mom very much. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Sister and Aunt Age 79 died January 25, 2017 peacefully. Preceded in death by husband Dennis. Beloved mom of Scott, St. Paul, Matt (Jean Webb), White Bear Lake. Grandma of Joseph Flynn and Great-Grandma of Ashlee. Beloved sister of Arlene Vadnais, Spring Valley, Wis., Diane (John) Schowalter, Lakeland. Niece of Lola Skogmo, Dearborn, Mich. Also numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Memorial Service was Saturday, February 4, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, White Bear Lake. A special thank you to Da Vita and Golden Living Greeley for the wonderful care.

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Scot Macdonald, 41, of White Bear Lake, died Jan. 29. White Bear Lake 1993 graduate. Memorial Mass was Feb. 4 at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

George M. Staudohar George M. Staudohar, 101, of White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at St. Pius X Church, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake.

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“A DOG’S PURPOSE” (PG) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS AND SOME PERIL.]

— A heart-tugging, heartbreaking, well-paced, family-oriented, 100-minute Lasse Hallström film adapted from W. Bruce Cameron’s novel with a high cute quotient in which a dog (voiceover by Josh Gad) learns to be man’s best friend through various incarnations and owners, including a lovable golden retriever that brings joy to an 8-year-old boy (Bryce Gheisar) living with his parents (Juliet Rylance and Luke Kirby) in the 1960s through his years as a teenage football player (J. K. Apa) smitten with a classmate (Britt Robertson), a German shepherd that works with a lonely cop (John Ortiz) to save lives, a corgi that brightens the life of an African-American student (Kirby Howell-Baptiste), and an Australian shepherd/St. Bernard that finds his original owner (Dennis Quaid) years later on his farm and reunites him with his true love (Peggy Lipton).

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WEATHER TIDBIT The days are getting longer, with day length now over 10 hours. The drive home from work is not so bad, as evening twilight now lasts well past 6pm. Seasonal snowfall stands at 30.4” as bare spots are common with the snow cover a hard crust. I’m about 80% certain that the coldest temperatures of winter are behind us. February has a reputation as being cold the ﬁrst two weeks, but right now no major Arctic outbreaks expected, as a thaw is in sight.

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“GOLD” (R)) [LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT AND SOME SEXUALITY/NUDITY.]

— An intriguing, well-acted, factually inspired, multifaceted, star-studded (Stacy Keach, Rachael Taylor, Bruce Greenwood, Cory Stoll, Craig T. Nelson, Toby Kebbell, Adam LeFevre, Bill Camp and Macon Blair), 121-minute film in which a paunchy, balding, down-on-his-luck mining executive (Matthew McConaughey) who has a devoted waitress girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard) in Nevada, heads to the jungles of Indonesia in 1988 to team up with a gold prospector (Edgar Ramirez) and then finds himself on one long, tumultuous roller coaster ride from becoming the toast of Wall Street to being investigated for fraud by the FBI.

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“THE LEGO MOVIE” (PG) [MILD ACTION AND RUDE HUMOR.] [DVD ONLY]

— A creative, critically acclaimed, action-packed, family-oriented, hilarious, star-studded (voiceovers by Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Dave Franco, Liam Neeson, Will Arnett, Jonah Hill, Will Forte, Channing Tatum., Charlie Day, Nick Offerman, Billy Dee Williams, Shaquille O’Neal, Alison Brie and Cobie Smulders), 3-D, 100-minute, animated comedy filled with terrific CGI effects in which a seemingly ordinary Lego construction worker (voiceover by Chris Pratt) saves the Lego world from an evil businessman (voiceover by Will Ferrell).

“TONI ERDMANN” (R) [STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, GRAPHIC NUDITY, LANGUAGE, AND BRIEF DRUG USE.] [PARTIALLY SUBTITLED]

— A highly quirky, fascinating, overly long, Oscar-nominated, 162-minute comedy about the dysfunctional relationship of an eccentric, oddball, lonely, retired German music teacher (Peter Simonischek) who goes to Bucharest, Romania, to try and reconnect with his controlling, bigwig oil industry consultant daughter (Sandra Huller) as she attempts to close a deal with the help of her assistant (Ingrid Bisu) and coworkers (Thomas Loibl, Trystan Putter, et al.).

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Students receive Scholastic Art Awards White Bear Lake Area High School, Sunrise Park Middle School and Central Middle School students won accolades for their artwork submitted to the Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. Awards received included Honorable Mention, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys. A Gold Key is the highest recognition a student can receive at the regional level, with these students moving on to compete at a national level. White Bear Schools Gold Key Winners: Sophia Brown, Mike Haugen, Kylie Herrick, Abi Lillo, Zoey Malmstedt, Rylee Reese, Caeden Schuette, Isabella Shultz, Ethan Johnson, Olivia Johnson and Sisloob Lo. There were three Silver Keys winners and 12 Honorable Mention winners. Selected artwork will be displayed in the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards' exhibition through Friday, Feb. 18 at the Regis Center for Art's West Gallery.

Student literary magazine awarded White Bear Lake Area High School's 2016 edition of its literary magazine “Sensicality” was one of 24 in the nation

to receive the highest award from the National Council of Teachers of English program to recognize excellence in student literary magazines. It was the only literary magazine from Minnesota recognized by the council.

employees and retirees, others who work in downtown St. Paul, and friends/musicians from other locations. The band performs for schools, senior residences, community events, as well as the Music in the Park series.

Students walked to help homeless

Multigenerational game day announced

Students at Sunrise Park Middle School hosted a walk for homelessness event as part of their eighth-grade community service project. Fellow students could pay $2 to walk outside and learn more about what it means to be homeless in the area, and how they can help. The students will be donating collected items to The Closet, which is a place where families in need of clothing in the White Bear Lake district may shop.

Mahtomedi Generations will host a game day for older adults from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at St. Andrew's Village, 240 East Ave. Students will play games and decorate cookies with attendees. Mahtomedi Generations is a student-led organization that builds relationships between older adults and students in Mahtomedi Public Schools. Register for game day by calling 651-728-0246, emailing mahtomedigenerations@gmail.com or visiting www.mahtomedigenerations.com.

Students celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Charter school holds open house

Students at Frassati Catholic Academy celebrated Catholic Schools Week last week. Many special activities occurred. One noteworthy presentation was from the Capital City Ensemble. The band is comprised of St. Paul city

Level Up Academy will hold an open house for middle school students 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Level Up Academy is a free public K-8 charter school with small class sizes and a focus on blended learning. It is locat-

ed at 2600 County Road E. For more information, call 651-408-5559.

Local educators competing for Minnesota Teacher of the Year Several locals are among 132 teachers who are candidates for 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Candidates include pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and adult basic education teachers, from public or private schools. Local candidates include: Philip Wacker, White Bear Lake Area Schools; Anastasia Eldredge, Mahtomedi Area Schools; Scott Pierce, Northeast Metro 916; Heidi Shah, Mounds View Public Schools; Taylor Toellner, Mounds View Public Schools; and Doug Potthoff, a 50-year White Bear Lake resident who teaches health and physical education at Spring Lake Park High School and is a varsity assistant girls track coach at White Bear Lake Area High School. The 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be announced May 7. Over the coming weeks, a 25-member panel of community leaders will name a group of semifinalists and finalists.

STUDENT NEWS The following locals graduated from a university or college last semester: Bethel University: Abigail Bircher, bachelor’s degree in elementary education; Alyssa Hessler, bachelor's degree. North Dakota State University: Steven Zettel, bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. St. Cloud State University: Parker Cochran, bachelor's degree in management; Elizabeth Belden, bachelor's degree in travel and tourism; Ryan Connolly, bachelor's degree in Real EMN; Anthony Larson, bachelor's degree in mass communications; Celina Cottle, master's degree in medical technology quality; Rachel Odmark, bachelor's degree in community health. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Jordan Emerson, bachelor's degree in biology. University of Wisconsin-Stout: Karissa Cable, bachelor's degree in graphic design and interactive media. The following locals were named to the dean's list at a university or college last semester: American International College: John May Augustana College: Tyler Peterson Baylor University: Teahwuan Kim Belmont University: Erin McCormick Bemidji State University: Derek Dorau Bethany Lutheran College: Kelly Reed Bethel University: Kari Eckert, Cassondra Gilmore, Payton Magnin, Anna Solomon, Zachery Villareal,

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: Butler Scanning 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1350 Tri-State Parkway, Suite 122 Gurnee, Illinois 60031 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. Butler Leasing, Inc. 1010 Dale St. North Saint Paul, MN 55117 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: December 19, 2016 Signed: Vito P. LoVerde, Sec. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 1 and 8, 2017.

CITY OF GRANT PUBLIC NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PROPOSED HOCKEY RINK 8678 75TH STREET NORTH GRANT, MINNESOTA 55431 Project Description: Rinc 2 is seeking to build an indoor hockey rink in the City of Grant on a portion of the Mahtomedi Public School campus, between the Mahtomedi High School and Wildwood Elementary School. The location of the hockey rink is currently vacant and undeveloped; however, it is the location of a former solid waste disposal site for municipal and industrial waste and demolition debris.

Jackson Bell, Matthew Lemay, Elaine Malmsten, Daniel Molitor, Elise Ogden, Peter Wachtler, Trey Anderson, Brittany Hutchinson, Timothy Rockford Carthage College: Brittany Greeder George Fox University: Laurie Peterson, Stephanie Peterson Gustavus Adolphus College: Anna Elvestrom, Nicholas Beck, Samantha Gibson, Grace Henry, Joshua Mason, Grant Walby Iowa State University: Daniel Conrad, Justin Jones, Rachel Hazzard, Justin Kaufer, Michael Anibas, Mackenzie Boileau, Taylor Ebert, Christel Gustafson, Liam Krodel, Brianna Williams, Delaney Finn, Alexander Criswell, Jeffrey Gapp, Kristen Hackman, Wyatt Hassel, Jordan Maroney, Aaditya Nath, Thomas Polzin, Rachel Reyes, Emily Steiner, Liam Krodel, Christel Gustafson. LeTourneau University: Jonathan Rurup Marquette University: Kaley Rohlinger Minnesota State College Southeast: Elias Napolski North Dakota State College of Science: Brandon Hull St. Cloud State University: Callie Chehoski, Anthony Larson, Tessa Takash, Katelyn Vineski St. Scholastica: Rebecca Peiffer, Nicole Ciernia University of Dubuque: Tanner Hinck University of Minnesota-Crookston: Abraham Hosch University of Minnesota-Duluth: Gavin Pratum-

The EAW is available for review at the Grant City Ofﬁces located at 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, Minnesota, and is available online for download on the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) website, https://www.eqb. state.mn.us/eqb-monitor. A public Open House regarding the EAW will be held on February 23, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Woodbury Lutheran Church –Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 Comments on the EAW may be submitted by mail or email and should be addressed to: City Administrator/Clerk City of Grant P.O. Box 577 Willernie, MN 55090 clerk@cityofgrant.us Public Comment Period: February 6, 2017 through March 8, 2017 Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 8, 2017.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 702, which amends Chapters 5 and 20 of the City Zoning Code, Pertaining to Keeping of Chickens in Residential Zoning Districts. The revised ordinance amends the following: • Adds deﬁnitions to the Zoning Code for “chicken” and “chicken coop.” • Chickens are permitted as an accessory use on single-family residential properties one-half (0.5) acre in size or greater located in the Residence One (R-1) Zoning District, subject to conditions. • For properties less than one-half (0.5) acre in size, the property owner shall be required to obtain written consent from seventy-ﬁve (75%) percent of the abutting property owners. • A permit shall be required. The full text of Ordinance No. 702 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: February 1, 2017 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS

won, Alison Hinck, John Hupperts, Marcus Mondo, Melissa Peirson, Kayla Schneider, Spencer Buss, Sierra Byrd, Caleigh Cain, Keaton Carlson, Kyle Cich, Jordyn Foley, Katherine Hawkinson, Marie Iannazzo, Anna Loftis, Cody Nadeau, Emily Sampair, Anna Servatius, Nicholas Timmons, Kaitlyn Anderson, Jacob Engen, Greta Ganz, Oliver Griggs, Alexis Miller University of Minnesota-Morris: Nathan Ferrey University of Sioux Falls: Gretchen Ahrens University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Jeannie LaFavor, Cole Morse, Alexis Sievert, Corinne Watson, Emily Dahlhoff, Alexander Gallwas, Stephanie Holmes, Alanna Post, Sarah Schulz, Sophia Voytovich, Makenzie Zenisek University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Leah Genz, Aaron Schmidt, Madeline Younce, Bailey Hauser, Jennifer Regnier, Sydney Simmons, Dzsenifer Szabo, Alexys Woodward University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Jenna Amey, Bailey Anderson, Elizabeth Bailey, Jon Bowman, Lauren Carlson, Haley Chinander, Danielle Crawford, Leslie Fischer, Nicholas Flesland, Amberley Hirsch, Alexander Huttner, Courtney Kanipes, Samantha Kostuch, Anne McLeod, Mari Meuwissen, Andrea Olson, Summer Parzyck, Maxwell VonKreuzhof, Alexander Yorkovich, Matthew Meuwissen, Rachel Vack University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Catilin Broberg, Abbie Carlson Wheaton College: Katherine Lindquist

By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 8, 2017.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITY Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its ofﬁcial web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage to access registration information https://www.ramseycounty.us/businesses/doingbusiness-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG13914-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 02, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS NECESSARY TO REMODEL AND MAKE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE METRO SQUARE BUILDING IN SAINT PAUL, MN. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: RAMSEY COUNTY METRO SQUARE BUILDING – 121 7TH PLACE EAST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM LL04. FEBRUARY 16, 2017. 9:30 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW20003/KB OPENING DATE: MARCH 02, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM RECONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE COUNTY TO INCLUDE CONCRETE WALK, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TRUNCATED DOMES, ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTES AND SITE RESTORATION. SOLICITATION: RFB-CHSPS15030-KB OPENING DATE: 02/23/2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, SEEKS QUALIFIED VENDOR TO PROVIDE PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR RAMSEY COUNTY DETOX CENTER ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 8, 2017.

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

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Olivia Bieringa

___ Lineage

Otto Ramstad

___ Ice Garden

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

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

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

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

___ Lady Bear on Ice

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

___ Inward Music: Defrosted Sarah Stengle

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

___ ArtCars & ArtBikes of Minnesota

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

___ Fire & Ice: A Winter Flamenco Odyssey

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

Peter Schulze

___ O.P.M. Winter Plein Air Painters Featured Painters

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

___ Prairie Fire Lady Choir on Ice Prairie Fire Lady Choir

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

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

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

___ The Giant Frame Photo Guestbook Patti Paulson

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___ Create a Play on the Bus

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

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

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An interactive installation piece in which visitors are asked to reďŹ‚ect on their fears and comforts. As the installation grows with participation, the structure will blossom, reminding us that we are not alone. A singular and personal experience will become a collective creation, bringing the piece to life.

An anachronistic, otherworldly space for wanderers will draw in the curious, playfully encouraging them to investigate and explore, but ultimately aiming to create a space to step out of their habitual rush. Visitors are encouraged to take a moment, be in the moment, and share some intimacy with close friends or even oneself.

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