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Love finds a way for 50th anniversary celebration Getting Frisbees and paper airplanes thrown at you outside the church where you were married is not the usual way for anniversary celebrations to go, but that is exactly how John and Peggy Parenteau of White Bear Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Parenteaus had originally planned a party with 250 guests for the occasion, but the risks of Covid-19 put a dent in this longawaited plan. Instead, Peggy’s lifelong friend and sister-in-law Mary Parenteau, with the help of John and Peggy’s daughter, came up with a different kind of celebration—a drive-by anniversary. Guests were invited to drive past the gathering shouting their congratulations and tossing their well wishes written on popopen Frisbees and folded paper planes. Father Frank Talbot was able to provide a blessing, both in the Parenteaus’ driveway near the church and later at the drive-by celebration. “I felt just blessed we were able to see all these people and go out with
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our family, to go to church together,� Peggy said. “I know so many people that have gotten their 50th anniversary blessed via the computer, or have somebody sick so they can’t even go get it. We feel lucky we’re healthy and be able to do as much as we did.� Following the celebration, the Parenteaus were able to share a special dinner with their children, grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild at Tinucci’s Restaurant in Newsport. John and Peggy first met at a hockey game at Aldrich Arena in 1967, when Peggy was a senior in high school and John was newly graduated. “Her best friend was going with my brother,� John said. “That was where we kind of caught sight of each other.� The pair ended up going to Jerry’s Drive-In on White Bear Avenue together, and hit it off. They were already engaged when John deployed to Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. From May of 1968, the pair sent letters back and forth while Peggy planned the wedding for March 1971. They were able to visit each other in Hawaii in October of 1970, and learned just a few weeks later that John was being sent home early—American forces were being withdrawn from Vietnam under President Richard Nixon. The Parenteaus’ wedding ended up being abruptly shifted three months sooner, but with a little creative thinking and help from friends and family, the wedding went off on Jan. 23, 1971. Peggy recalled every detail of the day: they were married at the church at 10:30 in the morning, followed by a family meal at the parish center. Then, off to Como Conservatory for wedding photos, and a reception at the rod and gun club.
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Every day at 1 p.m., good friends and compatriots Jim Sobieski and James Erickson gather near a propane-fueled fire to talk politics, philosophy and family in the front yard of Sobieski’s Mahtomedi home. Wine has replaced coffee, accompanied by cheese and crackers, but the daily ritual remains intact for the two retirees despite the pandemic. Sobieski describes their social hour as an “external presentation of our attempt to be safe from the virus.� They used to meet at a downtown Mahtomedi coffee shop with a larger group but COVID, lockdowns and some personal health problems forced them outside. “Jim and I try to keep some socialization intact,� Erickson said, so they bundle up on lawn chairs and socially distance around a fireplace table. “It barely keeps them warm,� observed Rob Thompson, another coffee shop regular who headed to Florida for the winter. “I think their commitment of friendship and resiliency has kept their spirits high. Their ritual of wine and cheese helps, too.� Thompson is a retired Sunrise Park Junior High School principal who still participates in the gab session via email. He’ll contribute something of interest he read on the internet, a joke or two, and lately, a “word of the day.� A word last week was orchidaceous. Sobieski, 80, and Erickson, 79, had to look it SEE HAPPY HOUR, PAGE 8A
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A week later, John and Peggy were in Alexandria, Louisiana, where John was stationed at the England Air Force base. After four years of service were up, the Parenteaus retuned to White Bear Lake. 11 years later, John entered the Air Force Reserve, and was enlisted for another 22 years. In all that time, John and Peggy have learned a few things about how to strike the right balance in a marriage of 50 years. “She has things she likes to do, I have things I like to do,� John said. “But then we have things that we enjoy doing together. She lets me go my way, I let her go her way. It’s just been a nice balance.� “I’m very talkative and he’s real quiet, but the more we’re married, you just appreciate you’re each others’ balance,� Peggy said. “We laugh a lot and have a good time. Don’t stop dating and don’t stop holding hands.� Both expressed their gratitude to their friends and family, showing up to support them even in a difficult time. “We were just glad we could do something, even if it was scaled down,� Peggy said. See more photos on page 9A.
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get lots of garden hoses in spring and Christmas lights after the holidays. It’s a challenge.” And all that plastic that Eureka can’t recycle? It goes to a landfi ll or is incinerated, Davenport said. “The bags are a particular challenge,” she explained. “Grocery stores are not taking plastic bags, partly due to COVID, but also
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S I LOOK back over the years, friendships have meant a lot to me. I learn from people, I gain encouragement, and when a level of trust is reached, I can share my sorrows and victories. By the way, when you share a sorrow it is cut in half and when you share a joy, it is doubled. I MET BUS Hamilton over 20 years ago when he operated a small marina on an oxbow on the Caloosahatchee River, 15 miles east of Fort Myers, Florida. In the summer we kept our boat there for a couple of years. It was a 1987 49foot Gulfstar, but as boats go, they always need repairs and updates. Bus had a list of competent repair people, such as diesel mechanics, shaft and prop people, fiberglass repair and brightwork finishing. I asked him how he got this list and he said “16 years of screening!” I have used that approach for About the our newspaper businesses as well as our home. I collected a list of Town competent people who can solve Gene Johnson various repair issues that give a lot of peace of mind. A wind storm years back sent a huge cottonwood tree limb crashing on to our front porch and our daughter’s car, which was in the driveway. The list gave us immediate help to prevent rain damage and get rebuilding underway. I talked to Bus last week and we reminisced about life’s experiences. He shared another gem. It goes like this, “The people you connect with in life make all the difference.” “FREEDOM IS NEVER more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it along to our children in our bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Ronald Reagan I COLLECT ITEMS from other newspapers, which give me a chuckle. The following was a column by Rich Glennie from the McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe, Minnesota, in October 2003. Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their maker. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time because then you don’t have a leg to stand on. If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy? Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. VALENTINE’S DAY, FEB. 14, got its beginning from a widely recognized third century Roman Saint San Valentino. Tradition has it associated with courtly love. The following are some Scripture references about love and relationships: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5Love is patient, love is kind, It does not envy. It does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Proverbs 3:3-4:Let love and faithfulness never leave you; find them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Ephesians 4:2:Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14:Do everything in love. CONGRATULATIONS TO HEIDI Briski Gainor, wife of our Pine City, Minnesota editor, who was invited to the Super Bowl by the NFL. She joined 7,499 other health care workers from around the country. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in:
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he COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences have created challenges for many Minnesotans, but we know that low-income communities, Indigenous communities and people of color have been hit the hardest. The pandemic has highlighted significant inequalities in employment, health care, education and other areas that existed long before COVID-19. It is imperative that the Legislature continue its work to ensure that everyone can weather COVID-19 Legislator the pandemic and thrive after Lingo it ends. That Ami Wazlawik means ensuring Minnesotans have a place to call home, food on the table, a safe workplace, affordable health care and a good education. Meeting these urgent needs, during and after the pandemic, is our top priority. Strengthening worker protections is one step we can take to make this vision a reality. My colleagues and I are fighting to deliver emergency paid sick leave to health care workers who put themselves in harm’s way to keep the rest of us healthy
and workers’ compensation for teachers and school staff who contract COVID-19. In addition, we plan to expand unemployment insurance to those collecting social security. These solutions will help Minnesotans live and work with dignity. In addition to backing workers, we are supporting small businesses. In December, legislators collaborated to pass a bipartisan $216 million economic assistance package that aids businesses experiencing economic harm due to COVID-19. We are committed to helping businesses recover and rebuild. The pandemic has widened Minnesota’s opportunity gap and left the most vulnerable students struggling like never before. My colleagues and I are fighting for wrap-around student supports and funding to close the opportunity gap and address learning loss. Strong investments will help students succeed inside and outside the classroom. As COVID-19 has demonstrated, our state and communities are stronger when everyone has access to the health care they need. I am supporting legislation that will improve access to affordable, high-quality health care, including a MinnesotaCare public option that allows people to take advantage of lower out-ofpocket costs and the program’s strong network of providers. I am also supporting legislation
to address the climate crisis. As one of the fastest warming states in the nation, Minnesota needs to act quickly to prevent serious consequences for our health, our environment and our economy. My colleagues and I have put forth ambitious plans to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040 and help communities adapt and respond to climate change. In addition to working on these issues, I will continue fighting to protect Minnesotans from toxic chemicals. Due to legislation I authored, Minnesota became the first state to ban TCE last year. This year, I am focusing on PFAs, man-made chemicals that can build up in the environment and in our bodies and cause negative health effects. I am championing legislation that makes PFAs subject to more stringent regulations and prohibits food packaging that contains these harmful chemicals. These initiatives put us on a path to recover from the pandemic and rebuild stronger than ever. I look forward to working with you to meet the needs of Minnesota families, businesses and communities and to build a state that works better for everyone. Ami Wazlawik represents District 38B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She can be reached at 651-296-3018 or rep. ami.wazlawik@house.mn.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trail brings back boots, bicycles In 1849, “Minnesota’s fi rst road” was created by the new territorial legislature, running between the lumbering towns of Stillwater and Anoka – the “Rum River Road”. It ran right next to White Bear Lake’s northeast side. In 1883, Methodists from St. Paul formed the Chautauqua, which was the only settlement on the east side of White Bear Lake. It included a huge church, a hotel and cabins for more than 50 families, plus larger homes spread north along the lake for the wealthier participants. Now often called Camp White Bear, the area is occupied by people who love it and don’t leave. Close neighborhoods create stability. Some residents have known more than 75 neighbors for more than 40 years, a few of whom have passed on. Children play together with no idea that their great-grandparents were the closest of friends. The railroad arrived in 1869, the Chautauqua assembly in 1883, the streetcar not long after. The Chautauqua assembly died, and its building disappeared, but the sense of neighborhood, belonging and shared values did not. Passenger services went away. Cars took hold, and the neighborhood continued. The values remained as well, with people treating each other with friendship and regard, rich or poor, lakeshore or not. Essential values of the Methodist settlers – love, kindness and good behavior, remain today. In recent years, lake area residents have worked to bring back the boots and bicycles. In the Chautauqua and the rest of Mahtomedi, we have restored movement on rail lines and streetcar lines, making things safer for children. We took abandoned ground used for leaf disposal and bad car parking, and turned it into a beautiful park and trails, with a historic bridge, and soon, a small amphitheater. Neighbors plant flowers. Others stop to paint or take pictures. Hundreds each day walk or ride this way. The number grows constantly. This, simply, is the best of life, the best way to grow old together and to raise children and grandchildren, and we are very grateful. The hard work of committee members, neighbors and political figures has made possible a complete re-birth of honest exercise and personal movement, and an intimate appreciation of the beauty of our area. Please walk or ride the Lake Links Trail in Mahtomedi, capturing the history on the east side of the lake. Steve and Karen Wolgamot Mahtomedi
Hope to buy electric vehicle close to home I was very surprised to read in the Business Briefs section on Jan. 27 that the White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce executive director, Shari Williams, states that the adoption of clean car standards in Minnesota will “harm” me as a consumer. Sixty-six percent of prospective Minnesota car buyers, myself included, want automakers to provide more types of electric vehicles, according to a 2019 survey from Consumer Reports. Taking a negative stance against the adoption of lower vehicle emissions is looking backward and neglecting to recognize the changing industry. General Motors understands this consumer demand. In the company’s words, “GM is on its way to an all-electric future with a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by 2025.” It plans to invest $27 billion in product development. The future and economic opportunity for the auto industry is in clean cars, and I challenge our Chamber
of Commerce and our local auto dealers to meet the demand of consumers. I enjoy having so many car dealerships close to home. When we purchase our next vehicle, it WILL be electric. I really hope that we can stick close to home for this purchase. Karol Durdle White Bear Lake
Letter to residents of Senate District 43 Thank you to everyone who tuned in for our Saturday, Jan. 30, virtual Town Hall meeting. We covered a wide range of topics, including the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, helping students recover from learning losses during the pandemic, promoting recycling and clean energy initiatives, the need for more mental/behavioral health service options, election integrity and more. A recording of the meeting is available by going to https://www. facebook.com/senatorwiger/videos/448112729891143 We encourage you to provide us with feedback to these or any other issues of interest, and to receive our updates. Be well and stay safe. Chuck Wiger Peter Fischer Leon Lillie Victoria Reinhardt Stan Karwoski
No evidence of widespread crime in Vadnais In response to City Council member Urban's recent letter, "Crime in Our City," I have this to say: "Cut it out." His opinions are unsubstantiated and amount to nothing more than fearmongering. He claimed there is a spike in crime, possibly even a "crime wave," but there is no evidence to support this assertion. At the October 2020 City Council meeting, Sheriff Fletcher is actually on record stating multiple times that Vadnais is an "extremely safe" community. There is no appreciable spike in crimes in our community and there certainly aren't "people roaming the streets looking to victimize our residents." That's just a fantasy. There's no data to support this conclusion. Mr. Urban has been on record at council meetings sharing his experience of having been a victim of theft. While unfortunate, his personal experience does not constitute a pattern of malicious behavior. His proposed solution of installing license plate monitoring devices to keep records of the comings and goings of citizens is an abuse of our right to privacy and of his authority. The citizens of Vadnais Heights should not have to use tax dollars to address his personal feelings of insecurity. In council meetings, he has been pushing the narrative for months that “people from Minneapolis" are coming to Vadnais Heights to commit crimes. Not only is this a dangerous line of thinking, it's barely concealed racism because — let's be honest — "people from Minneapolis" is just a dog whistle term for "non-white." He's not fooling anyone. We hear his message loud and clear, with all the subtext. Let me be equally clear. Mr. Urban, that kind of thinking does not represent the good people of Vadnais Heights. We want no part of your vendetta. The city is not a place to act out your fantasies. This is not what leadership looks like. The people of Vadnais Heights deserve much better. Come 2022, your seat will be occupied by someone more worthy of the responsibility. Until then, just keep the streets plowed and leave your personal agenda and bias outside the council chamber. Tim Cheesebrow Vadnais Heights
Make investments elsewhere I am concerned that the Rush Line is misplaced planning. The pandemic restrictions have taught us many lessons — the value of family and less commuting time, and the importance of appreciating our quality of life. It seems to me that planning for more commuters is not the right thought — we should be planning for more telecommuters. I would rather have good fiber internet investments made than bus stations and the promise of an economical bus fare. This would achieve the goals of reducing traffic and improving quality of life. Let’s think in the 21st century. For the considerable investment, you may be able to fund public fiber and auction long-term leases to private providers. That’s a public-private partnership that will fuel real value in our area and achieve many of the goals being promoted by the Rush Line. Paul Pilarski Vadnais Heights
Fearmongering is not a Vadnais value I'm responding to Councilmember Greg Urban's letter to the editor titled “Crime in our city”. I was sad to see Mr. Urban fearmonger and misrepresent the community further in this letter. As Mr. Urban is aware, at an October 2020 City Council meeting Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher described Vadnais Heights as “one of the safest cities in the country.” There is absolutely no evidence to support Mr. Urban’s assertion that there are “people roaming the streets looking to victimize” the people of Vadnais Heights, and such a claim only serves to scare and unsettle our residents. Mr. Urban says we have not seen violent crime “so far,” another rhetorical device specifically written to fearmonger about Mr. Urban’s oft stated (and untrue) belief that “people from Minneapolis” are terrorizing our city. If Mr. Urban is genuinely concerned with safety and the well-being of the residents of Vadnais Heights, why does he not wear a mask at open-to-the-public City Council meetings? Why does he continue to ignore residents’ calls for a Human Rights Commission that would assist the residents of Vadnais Heights in feeling and being safer and more secure? The pandemic has put a strain on the city and its residents. Rather than attempt to improve conditions with community action and resiliency, Mr. Urban appears to choose to use his position to spread fear, uncertainty and doubt. Mr. Urban wants to scare the people of Vadnais Heights into living in constant fear of whoever he thinks is the “other,” rather than constructive uses of his authority, such as funding the Human Rights Commission demanded by the residents of this city. The people of Vadnais Heights are kind and considerate, and value community. I urge Mr. Urban to listen to the residents of our city, engage with us in good faith and avoid hyperbolic fearmongering. Reacting out of fear, uncertainty and doubt will only serve to further undermine those values. Imran Merchant Vadnais Heights
Businesses must enforce mask mandate Under Gov. Walz’s mandate, all individuals are required by law to wear a mask in all public spaces. This includes restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores, government offices, museums and zoos. If there
are other places not listed here that require you to wear a mask or do not enter, you should have a mask on or do not enter and put others at risk because of your beliefs. This is a requirement now to do business in our state. No one can use the lame excuse that this is not necessary, saying they have a health condition and do not have to wear one. Wrong: We as business owners cannot ask them to prove said illness or disease under the HIPAA Privacy Law, but we still can refuse them service if they do not comply with the mandate. As a citizen and frequent customer of many fi ne establishments that have enforced this mandate and have obeyed the laws, I maintain that when the next person comes into your place of business and says “No mask,” you must say, “No service!” This is not a joke, people. However, it's becoming one to people who do not lead by example and instead cower behind the HIPAA laws. Really, how does that protect me and you when we are lying on a hospital bed dying and on a ventilator? It doesn’t. Please post this letter in your places of business just like the “Masks Required” signs are posted everywhere. Wear a mask or don’t come in. Period. From a person who wears her mask even if she hates it — because it’s the law and the right thing to do for everyone. Gianna E. Ianos White Bear Township
Feedback not considered in Rush Line discussion It was with great interest that I read Debra Neutkens' Feb. 3 frontpage article, “Rush Line buses expect to roll in 5 years.” Here we go again. The Rush Line email that was sent out to interested parties on 1/8/21 contained this statement: “Feedback from residents and businesses along the Rush Line BRT route has shaped this project and will continue to do so in the years to come,” said White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson, chair of the Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee The White Bear Press article was fi lled with facts about Mayor Jo Emerson’s work as chair of the Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee. It would seem that Jo Emerson is telegraphing just how important that position is, rather than her post as mayor of White Bear Lake. The White Bear Press has been fi lled with letters to the editor, begging for our elected officials to wake up, smell the coffee and make some statement in regard to public opposition to the Rush Line’s terminus in White Bear Lake. All we get are “crickets.” The same article has a number of quotes from Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt. Victoria goes on and on about how this is “going to enhance the quality of life,” about how the ridership study’s low ridership numbers are just an aberration, and is actually quoted as saying, “Well, if there was a more convenient bus, I wouldn’t be using my car.” What? Is Victoria all-in on the Rush Line because she’s lazy? I think she just showed how hopelessly out of touch she has become by being a career politician. Congratulations, White Bear Lake. This is what happens when you’re not paying attention. By the way — the one letter to the editor in the Feb. 3 White Bear Press is a letter of concern from Greg Urban of the Vadnais Heights City Council that speaks to the increase in crime in the area. The Rush Line has the potential of being a conduit SEE MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, PAGE 7
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights • Two St. Paul men, 47 and 22, were arrested at gunpoint Jan. 24 in the 1000 block of County Road D for stealing a vehicle belonging to a Hastings woman, after Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Both subjects have been charged. • A Woodbury man, 31, and a Minneapolis woman, 32, are suspected of stealing a 2012 Honda Civic from a parking lot in the 3400 block of Highway 61 while it was warming up on Jan. 25. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and later recovered Jan. 29, occupied, in Woodbury. • Fraudulent charges were reported Jan. 26 at the Speedway station in the 1000 block of County Road E. The case has been forwarded from Carver County for review. • A resident in the 1100 block of County Road D on Jan. 27 reported receiving several threats from a former roommate. Deputies provided her information on obtaining a restraining order.
• An unsuccessful attempt to cash a stolen forged check from the account of a Northfield woman was reported Jan. 28 by Frandsen Bank in the 3500 block of Highway 62. • A Litchfield man, 27, was arrested on a warrant Jan. 28 in the 3400 block of Centerville Road after deputies responded to a report about a person knocking on doors. A Taser was deployed in the arrest. • A resident in the 4200 block of Desoto Street on Jan. 29 reported someone applied for unemployment benefits using her identity information. • An Anoka man, 73, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 1100 block of County Road E for DWI after deputies responded to a report of an impaired driver. • A Shoreview man, 22, was cited at 6:42 a.m. Jan. 30 in the 4200 block of Hillview Lane for driving after revocation after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the walking path behind residential homes. The vehicle was towed, and the driver and passenger were driven home. • Residents in the 500 block of Belland Avenue at 9:47 p.m. Jan. 30 reported their garage door damaged. The suspect was gone on arrival.
• An unidentified male, 21, of no apparent address, was arrested at 9:57 p.m. Jan. 30 on I-694 and Rice Street for driving without a license, failure to provide proof of insurance and failing to register the vehicle after deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle because the license plate did not match the vehicle. The vehicle was towed.
White Bear Township • A snowmobile ramp was reported stolen Jan. 24 from a vehicle at the Bald Eagle boat launch in the 5700 block of Old Hugo Road. • A resident in the 2600 block of Randy Avenue on Jan. 25 reported unauthorized charges on a credit card still in his possession. The card has been canceled. • A resident in the 4000 block of Park Valley Lane reported a catalytic converter stolen from a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport parked in the driveway overnight Jan. 28-29. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Jan. 29 from a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport parked in a workplace parking lot in the 4200 block of Otter Lake Road.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS permit after deputies observed the driver cause oncoming traffic to pull onto the shoulder as he tried to pass another vehicle. His vehicle also had a broken taillight with the white light showing.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood • A Hall Avenue resident reported a vehicle broken into overnight Jan. 10-11. • Items were reported stolen overnight Jan. 11-12 from a construction site on Birchwood Lane. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies cited a motorist Jan. 13 for running the stop sign at the intersection of Hall Avenue and Jay Street.
Grant • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 11 on southbound Manning Trail N. and 110th Street N. for passing in a no-passing zone and for driving solo on a learner's
Mahtomedi • A juvenile was cited at 12:46 a.m. Jan. 10 on Wildwood Road and Birchwood Road for driving without a license after deputies conducted a traffic stop for no rear lights. The group of juveniles in the car were identified and their parents contacted. • The registered owners of three vehicles were cited Jan. 11-13 in the 1200 block of Griffi n Avenue, 100 block of Iris Street and the 500 block of Hyde Avenue for violating the city's winter parking ban. • A Grove Street resident reported his truck bed topper cut overnight
Jan. 10-11. • A Shamrock Drive resident reported a vehicle stolen Jan. 12. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen at 7:20 a.m. Jan. 12 from a gas station in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road. It was later recovered in St. Paul. • A Board Circle resident on Jan. 12 reported a check cashed fraudulently from his account. • A motorist reported his vehicle struck by a lacrosse ball while it was parked by the hockey rink on Briarwood Avenue Jan. 12. He fi led the report to alert the city of Mahtomedi that the court needed better barriers. • An unusually tall suspicious male was reported lurking around a neighbor's back yard on 71st Street N. at 3:39 a.m. Jan. 13. The male had scampered off by the time deputies arrived on scene.
• Deputies checking the area cited a motorist Jan. 13 on Stillwater Road for displaying expired vehicle registration. • A Wedgewood Drive resident on Jan. 13 reported the theft of packages. • A Park Avenue resident on Jan. 13 reported vandalism to the property. • A burglary was reported Jan. 14 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue. • An unidentified person was arrested on a warrant Jan. 15 on Glenmar Avenue. • Shoplifting was reported Jan. 16 at a business in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road.
Willernie • A Penway Road resident on Jan. 14 reported a vehicle tampering in progress.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for a warrant in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Jan. 28. • A burglary was reported the early morning of Jan. 28 in the 1700 block of 5th Street. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue between Jan 26 and Jan. 28. • Shoplifting occurred at 4th Street and Banning Avenue Jan. 28. • A vehicle ran out of gas Jan. 28 in the middle of Highway 61 at Buerkle Road. • A Cottage Grove man was cited for theft totaling $11.99 at a business in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 28. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Jan. 28. • Officers responded to a report of a disorderly man in the 4000 block of Bellaire
Avenue Jan. 28. • Unknown suspects were reported for tampering with a vehicle in the 4800 block of Stewart Avenue Jan. 28. • A St. Paul man was caught and arrested after fleeing officers on Highway 61 Jan. 28. • A black vehicle fled an officer during a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Jan. 29. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1700 block of County Road F Jan. 29. • A man was arrested for DWI in the 3800 block of Highway 61 Jan. 29.
Avenue, the 3700 block of Bellaire Avenue, and the 2600 block of County Road E Jan. 30. • A domestic altercation was reported in the 3700 block of Auger Avenue Jan. 30. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway Jan. 31. • Suspect information was provided in a theft that occurred in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. Feb. 1. • Two catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles at a business in the 3700 block of Highway 61, Gem Lake Feb. 1.
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• A window was broken and a backpack stolen from a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 1.
• Theft and damage to a vehicle occurred in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 3.
• A woman was arrested for 4th degree DWI in the 4800 block of Highway 61 Feb. 1. • A detached garage was broken into in the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue Feb. 1. • A couple stole items and then fled in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Feb. 2.
• A Door Dasher was reported for being a threat to older co-Dashers on Facebook Feb. 3. • Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Feb. 3. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Feb. 3.
• A disturbance was reported in the 3500 block of Rooney Place Feb. 2.
• Harassment was reported in the 1500 block of 9th Street Feb. 3.
• Officers mediated a civil dispute Feb. 1 in the 1700 block of 5th Street.
• Scam calls were reported in the 2200 block of 6th Street Feb. 2. • A camper window was broken in the 1700 block of 5th Street Feb. 2.
• A maplewood man was arrested for DWI-controlled substance in the 2000 block of County Road E Jan. 30.
• A suspect has been named in an incidence of arson after an explosive device was lit on a car in the driveway of a residence in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive Feb. 1. Tires were also slashed and damage is estimated at $1,500.
• Officers assisted a resident on 9th Street complaining of bright lights pointed at their house from a construction site Feb. 4.
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• Theft by swindle totaling $47,000 was reported in the
• A hit and run accident was reported in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Jan. 30. • A St. Paul man was arrested for a felony warrant in the 2100 block of County Road E Jan. 30.
• A St. Paul man was arrested in the area of Birch Lake Avenue and Krech Avenue Feb. 2 following a report of a suspicious vehicle. • A house and cars were
• A vehicle wanted in an armed robbery in Minneapolis was found in the 3800 block of Midland Avenue Feb. 4. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Feb. 4.
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS White Bear man gets 7 years for meth dealing Fong Vang, 36, of White Bear Lake, was convicted in Washington County District Court of second-degree drug dealing. He was sentenced to seven years in prison, minus 160 days served, after twice selling methamphetamine to undercover Minneapolis police officers. He will also pay fines and a surcharge. Vang was charged with selling one or more mixtures of methamphetamine, a schedule II controlled substance, weighing a total of 17 grams or more on one or more occasions within a 90-day period. In 2018, law enforcement received information from a confidential informant that a man named "Pacman" (later identified as Vang) was selling large quantities of methamphetamine in the Twin Cities. On Aug. 16, 2018, a deal was set up in which Vang would sell two ounces of methamphetamine to undercover officers for $1,000 in the Cabela's parking lot in Woodbury. Additional law enforcement officers conducted surveillance in another vehicle and also recorded the transaction by covert audio video. The second drug sale took place on
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Aug. 23, 2018 in the parking lot of Denny's restaurant at 255 Century Ave. N. Vang's female accomplice sold undercover officers a 1.5-ounce baggie of meth from Vang for $700 and a smaller baggie from herself for $400. Vang has a significant criminal history, including felony convictions for controlled substance crime in the first degree, three controlled substance crimes in the fifth degree and domestic assault.
Few details on White Bear Lake death The White Bear Lake Police Department released additional details about an incident that occurred last fall in White Bear Lake. An Eagan woman was charged with murder in the incident, published for the first time in the Feb. 3 issue of the White Bear Press. Officers responded to a report of a drug overdose-related death in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue at 11:31 p.m. Sept. 10. The victim was dead on arrival; no other infomation about the victim has been released. The woman who was charged was released at the direction of the Ramsey County Attorney's Office pending further investigation.
Rotary elects new officers Rotary Club of White Bear Lake recently elected new officers for 2021-22. Michael Lovett, former superintendent of schools in White Bear Lake, was elected president; Bob Timmons was elected president-elect; Ashley Filipovich, treasurer; and Kevin Donovan, secretary. The service club, which has upward of 90 members, takes on projects and supports other organizations and groups in White Bear Lake and the surrounding communities. It recently concluded an annual clothing drive to provide for winter coats and gloves for homeless children in the area, volunteered packing meals for the food shelf, delivered chocolate gifts to nearby nursing care facilities and hosted the Bear'ly Open golf fundraiser.
Public invited to give input on housing issues The city of White Bear Lake seeks applications from community members for its newly formed Housing Task Force. The task force will meet monthly to discuss relevant data, hear from housing experts and work with city staff to draft a set of housing policy and program recommendations for City
Council's consideration to guide the future of housing in White Bear Lake. Applications are sought from a diverse group of residents and community stakeholders to ensure a variety of perspectives and experiences to inform the recommendations. Those who have not previously been involved in local civic organizations or government commissions are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until noon Monday, March 1. Additionally, community members are encouraged to share input regarding housing in a community housing survey. The results of the survey will be reviewed and considered as the task force drafts housing policy recommendations. Visit whitebearlake.org/housing to take the survey and learn more about the housing task force.
Local author publishes thriller White Bear Lake author Allan Evans recently published a serial killer thriller, “Killer Blonde.” The plot is set in the Twin Cities East Metro. The book is available at local bookstores, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5) for criminal activity increase in our area like light rail is for its route. Please think about it! Greg Lees White Bear Lake
Tracking residents is unnecessary, overreach Council Member Greg Urban wants to put license plate readers on every entrance into Vadnais Heights to track vehicles and monitor "suspicious" people coming into the city. He also wants to spend our tax money on rebates for Ring doorbells. These are some pretty expensive Big Brother moves for a guy who claims to be for fi scal responsibility, personal freedom and small government. On October 20, 2020, Sheriff Fletcher spoke about crime in Vadnais Heights. It’s a long meeting, you should all watch it. Here are the highlights: • Increase in property crimes, primarily things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lot at county parks. • Urban talks about stuff stolen from his garage. Later, Urban asks about mail theft. Assumes it's up because of the "election fraud." • Fletcher and council discuss funding for license plate readers and cameras in parks; maybe a stipend for homeowners to put Ring doorbell/ cameras on all houses in Vadnais Heights. Coun-
cil will explore the budget for this. Urban expresses a desire for council to be an active partner in crime-fighting strategies. (Is this the council's job? What does this even mean?) • Rush Line is discussed and again, brought up as a danger to Vadnais Heights because people from Minneapolis and St. Paul might come here. You can interpret that as you see fit. • At the 1:09 minute mark, there are some good safety tips for neighborhoods. • At least four times during the presentation, Fletcher and the deputy describe Vadnais Heights as an extremely safe community. (I interpreted this as no one should panic.) Look, my car was broken into in my driveway about eight years ago. It was unsettling for sure. I called the police; they said they'd patrol more in my area. I thanked them because it was an appropriate and helpful response to a crime committed on my property. What I didn’t do was to lobby for funding to put up a camera and track every person in and out of my city because that is weird, violating to others, and a poor use of tax money. Heather Gustafson Vadnais Heights
End the inequities in our democracy The first 100 days of Biden’s presidency are underway, and I’m hoping that he and Congress will make reforming our democracy a top priority. The best way to do that is by passing the For the People Act. The For the People Act is a bold piece of legislation that would strengthen our democracy for generations to come. The law would dismantle numerous barriers to voting and representation, like gerrymandering, racist voter ID laws, unnecessary hurdles to registration, and felony disenfranchisement, adding millions of new voters to the rolls. It would also reduce the influence of big money in our politics by enacting limits on donations from lobbyists and increasing the power of campaign contributions from Americans by enacting a small-donor matching program. Without this much-needed reform, our political system will never be truly democratic or fully representative, meaning our government will continue to work only for the privileged few. With a new president in the White House, I want to build a better system for all Americans — which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the For the People Act. Janice Hallman White Bear Lake
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The White Bear Lake Lions Club wants to let everyone know of its plan to build an All Abilities Park in White Bear Lake. The park exemplifies the Lion’s slogan “We Serve”. This park will be available to everyone to use and we hope if offers many enjoyable visits for family and friends in the community. The White Bear Lake Lions ask you to please consider making a contribution to this important community project. Please mail your donation to the address below (please include “All Abilities Park” on the memo line).
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Do the longtime friends ever argue? “Never,” replied Erickson. “We’ve never had an argument.” “But then, we’re not married,” Sobieski pointed out. Erickson gets sentimental about their 15-year friendship, declaring he knows the guy across the patio table as well as he’s ever known anybody. “The most important things in life are relationships,” Erickson asserted. “It’s not the new car or big house, but relationships.” He is practically mid-sentence when he spots a passerby and abruptly TACO TUESDAY
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toasts the person with a “Happy New Year.” Seems the friendly salute has become a time-honored tradition. Sisters walking by from St. Jude have even joined the two for “nice conversation,” said Sobieski. “They didn’t let two strange old birds scare them off,” quipped Erickson. “By the way,” Erickson stated, “I have an adage that I’ve coined. ‘Old is bold.’ I think it’s original.” They normally limit their daily happy hour to 60 minutes, depending on temperature, but they never let weather stop them. Cinny popped her head out to say “hi,” noting that an observant neighbor across the street assures her the two only have one glass of wine.
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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK’S CORNER - Greetings from White Bear Township - First off, happy February to you all. And! A reminder….The Township will indeed be conducting its annual meeting on March 9th at 7pm at Otter Lake Elementary. We are statutorily required to conduct this meeting to allow for voting from our residents. However, in light of the precarious nature of the COVID 19 pandemic & subsequent vaccine roll out, we will only be executing three pieces of business; Approving the agenda, appointing a moderator, & continuing the meeting until sometime in the spring or summer for the safety of all concerned. Along these same lines, we will be conducting our Township Board meetings virtually for the time being. We will be providing zoom information for each meeting’s agenda so if you feel you would like to join please feel free to do so. Stay safe.
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Superstition is also highly prevalent within sports – especially in highly competitive situations. Four out of five professional athletes report engaging in at least one superstitious behavior prior to a performance. Such behaviors range from praying for success, checking appearance in mirror & dressing well to feel better to wearing lucky clothes & charms. These superstitions have been shown to reduce tension & provide a sense of control over unpredictable chance factors.
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Local couple rebrands boat rental business on Bald Eagle Lake BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
After 20 years, a boat rental business is under new ownership. White Bear Township couple Ben and Katy Robinson closed on the sale of Bald Eagle Boat Rental from previous owner Marty Weber earlier this year. The seasonal boat rental business, located at 4444 129th St. in Hugo, has been located on the property for decades but has had a few different owners. Weber put the business up for sale after 20 years of operation. Before Weber, the business was known as Bobber’s for 10 years and, before that, the Lakeview Inn for several years. “After my 20 years of operation, it is my turn to push this business forward to a younger generation,” Weber wrote in a recent post on social media. Weber unexpectedly passed away Jan. 29 at the age of 63. (See his obituary on page 5 or online at presspubs. com.) The Robinsons said Weber had been very involved with the transition and planned to be around this summer to help. “He was out here weekly, almost daily,” Katy said. The Robinsons were granted a conditional use permit (CUP) from the city of Hugo to continue operating the business last summer. Per the CUP, the business is only allowed to operate between April and October. Katy is a property manager and Ben, a 1992 White Bear Lake High School grad, is a crane operator for Vic’s Crane. Ben plans to keep his job, and Katy will step back from property management to run the new business. Their blended family of three teenagers will also be involved in the business. Last May, the Robinsons rented a pontoon to go fishing. While they were out on the lake, Katy asked Ben, “Wouldn’t this be fun to just let this be your life, renting pontoons all summer?” When they returned the pontoon, they spoke to Weber, who mentioned he was selling the business. Katy’s mind started turning. “I called a bank and we just kind of started looking into if it was possible.
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New owners Ben and Katy Robinson of White Bear Township will rename the business Pontoons on Bald Eagle.
The doors kept opening … things just kept falling into place. All of a sudden, it was like ‘Ha, we are doing it!’” Customers will notice a lot of changes with the new ownership. Perhaps the first is the name change — Pontoons on Bald Eagle. The Robinsons discussed several names, but decided that was the best fit. Katy said, “We wanted a new name so everybody knows we are under new ownership.” Ben added, “There is no guessing about what we are or where we are; it explains exactly what it is.” Customers will be able to rent five new Bennington pontoons, which are currently being custom made. In addition to pontoon rentals, the business will offer kayaks, paddleboards and canoes. Katy said she is looking forward to meeting new
people and becoming a part of the Bald Eagle Lake community. She said they have already been in contact with the lake association, and plan to help out with the upcoming lake cleanup after ice houses are removed. Pontoons on Bald Eagle will likely open its doors on May 14 for the fishing opener, but that may move up to May 1 depending on the ice-out date. Ben said, “We just want everyone to experience Bald Eagle Lake and have a good time.” To learn more about the business, visit www.PontoonsonBaldEagle.com. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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50th Wedding Anniversary celebrated with ‘Fly By Shouting’ parade Friends and family members recently surprised John and Peg Paranteau with a “Fly By Shouting” parade on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. A variation on the COVID-19 drive by parades of the past year, participants were encouraged to bring a megaphone to shout greetings. Toy airplanes and flying discs were also provided as a way to deliver messages to the couple. The couple lives next to St. Mary’s of the Lake church in White Bear Lake — where they were married in 1971.
St Mary of the Lake Catholic Church Pastor St. Ralph Talbot conducts a brief ceremony outside the couple’s home, which is across the street from the church they were married in 50 years ago.
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Marty L. Weber Age 63, of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by father Delbert. Survived by mother Delva “Babe” (Paul) Wurdeman; siblings Micki, Mark, Marcia (Jerret) Seebart, Melisa (Eric) Mohn; Debbie (Dan) Shortreed; nieces and nephews Dane & Bryn Mohn, Mariah & Jake Weber, Tim & Chris Shortreed; former spouses, Cindy Curran and Lori Frye; many aunts and uncles in Iowa, cousins, and dear friends. He had a passion for life, boating, snowmobiling, cooking and Windsor, working with customers in residential real estate and at his boat shop and enjoying many family get-togethers. Marty was known as “Uncle Fun” to his nieces and nephews and many others. A private family service is being held and will be recorded and viewable by friends on the Honsa Family Funeral Home website by Monday, February 8th, 2021. The family will be holding a “Marty’s Party” this summer. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Disabled American Veterans (DAV of MN), or breast cancer support: especiallyforyourace.org. Honsa Family Funeral Home, honsafamilyfuneralhome.com
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Janice Kohler, 86, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Preceded in death by loving husband, Allen Kohler; infant daughter; granddaughter, Amanda Kohler; parents, Clarence and Kathryn Fournelle; and brother, Thomas (Katie) Fournelle. Survived by children, Mark Kohler, Kathy (Chuck) Leary, Paula (Bruce) Smith; Charlie (Amy) Kohler, Greg (Manette) Kohler, and Terese (Mike) Bownik; grandchildren, Chelsea (Erik), Audrey (Jackson), Sophie, Jacquelyn (Justin), Kristine (Luke), Jeffrey (Morgan), Lindsay (Jim), Ben, Phillip, Mitchell, Marissa, Nyah, Kalleigh, Kevin, Jenna, Melissa (Nick), and Lindsay; great grandchildren, Bailey, Koa, Alice, and Susie; brother, John (Marcia) Fournelle; and many other extended family members. Public visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Mueller Memorial in White Bear Lake, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, family will hold a private mass at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Live stream information will be available on www.muellermemorial.com. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, donations can be made at www.myasthenia.org.
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Mary Lou (nee Garavalia) Larson A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery is planned for a later date. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home.
Joan Carol (nee Swanson) Henry Passed away with family at her side on February 3rd. Joni was born March 26, 1935 in Chicago, the only child of John and Geraldine Swanson. She always said she had a happy childhood, building a foundation of optimism, compassion, and humor. After graduating early from Carl Schurz High School, she went on to Illinois College–Jacksonville, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. At IC, she met her future husband, Donald Henry. She taught English in Carbondale, Illinois, while Don was in graduate school. After daughter Cynthia was born, they moved to Minnesota, where their family grew to include Linda and David. Joni was an English teacher and writer. She taught English at North St. Paul High School in the early 1960s. Later she taught “displaced homemakers” resume-writing and job-seeking skills at 916 Vo Tech and English as a second language at Century College. She was the fun mom in the neighborhood, encouraging messy projects and kitchen experiments. She knew how to throw a kid’s birthday party. Joni was a lifelong Girl Scout. She served on the board of directors at Northeast Residence until recently. She was especially close with her friends in AAUW and was sorry to have missed their recent book club meeting. She was a member of her local Homemakers group for many years. “Home” meant everything to her, and she was grateful to stay in her home almost to the end. Joni was preceded in death by her husband, Don, in 1992, and granddaughter Madeline in 1993. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Larry Downing), Linda (Keith Hanson), and David (Sara Lawson); her grandchildren Sam, Grace, Anna, Ava, and Gio; niece Jennifer Lawless Beagle; cousin Fran Drake; and many family members, friends, and helpers. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Mahtomedi on Feb. 22 at 11 a.m., with a celebration of her life in spring or summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Habitat for Humanity.
Janice Dorothy Plaisted (nee Sanft) Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend to many. Business owner (DQ) and avid reader. Age 78 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Janice is not suffering anymore and went home to be with God. Preceded in death by parents Theodore & Vera Sanft and brother Ted Sanft. Survived by children Jeff Plaisted (Vicki), Lisa Montanari (Bart) and Michelle Jurek (Paul); grandchildren Kayna, Dustin, Tiffany, Sienna, Corey, Little Paul, Lauren, Angelo, Vincenzo, Lucabella, Audrey, Lily, Sailor, Teddi, Crew, Lake & Jack and husbands & wives of the grandchildren; siblings Tom, Chuck & Barb. A celebration of her life will be April 10th at 2:00 pm at 2505 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake. Janice was deeply loved and will be so missed. MuellerMemorial.com, 651-429-4944
Jane Elizabeth Vessel Jane Elizabeth Vessel, 82, formerly of Cold Spring, Minnesota, died on Monday evening, 2/1/2021 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She survived Covid-19 only to succumb to pneumonia five weeks later. Jane was born in Arcadia, Wisconsin on 11/6/1938. She was the second child and second daughter of Johanna Fernholz and Harold Erickson. Jane attended Shanley High School in Fargo, North Dakota, and while a student there, she, her big- sister, Joan, and a friend, entered a singing contest. Their trio, the Peppermints, won the grand prize of a oneyear contract with Capitol Records. As exciting as that sounds, Jane didn’t like to dwell on that accomplishment. She preferred to dwell on the fact that she was the mother of four children whom she worried about well into their middle years! Jane is preceded in death by her parents and by her husband of nearly fifty years, Edward Vessel. Also by granddaughter, Olivia. Jane is survived by; her children, Mary (Paul), Ed, Liz, Susanna; grandchildren, Chiara (Shane), Alexandra, Tony, Will (Rachael), Ian (fiancé Caitlyn), Conor and Timothy Jamal and four amazing great-grandchildren. She is also survived by; siblings, Joan, Judi, Joel (Cynthia), Jon (Gloria), Jim, Jef (Beth), many wonderful nieces and nephews and the extended “family” of the beloved “too-many-to-list” Cerenity White Bear Lake Staff and volunteers who tenderly cared for Jane in her later years and fellow residents like “neighbors” Emma, Lorraine and Linda, whom with Bev were tablemates. Now there are only two “musketeers.” Burial service is pandemic-postponed to a later date in the summer. Memorials preferred. Donations to Cerenity Senior Care Center, 1900 Webber St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, and Mass stipends offered for the repose of Jane’s soul at any local parish or at the Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake MN 55110, are welcome.
Eleanor June Fredricksen Ellie entered Heaven's gate on Jan. 31st, 2021 at the age of 99. She was a WBLHS graduate and 1939 Homecoming queen. Ellie retired from St. John's hospital, and started her own craft business. She volunteered at: the blood mobile, Community of Grace Quilters, member of VFW 1782 and Cerenity Senior Care. Ellie was preceded in death by: husband Robert Fredricksen, son Michael Fredricksen, parents Clarence and June Ahlstrom, brothers Kenneth (Margaret) Ahlstrom, Robert (Maxine Ahlstrom), sisters Marlys (Julian Philippy), and Edith. Ellie is survived by daughters Sharon (Frank) Forster, Peg (Tim) Black, brother George (Margaret) Ahlstrom, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Sincere appreciation to Cerenity employees for Ellie's compassionate care and friendship. Private family service, Interment at Fort Snelling. Celebration of Life at later date due to Covid restrictions.
State tournament plans announced by MSHSL Plans for state tournaments, the first to be held since a year ago, were approved last week by the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors. Last year’s state basketball tournaments were cut short, due to the pandemic, with the girls heading into semifinals and finals, and the boys still in regionals. All other winter sports had completed state competition. There was no spring season. Fall sports seasons were held without state tournaments. “The board unanimously approved moving forward with postseason tournaments and directed the staff to proceed with organizing tournaments in a context that is safe, adheres to the
governor’s executive orders, and follows the guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Department of Health,” said Blaine Novak, Board President. While details continue to be formulated, here is a projected look at each: Alpine Skiing — Tentatively set for March 10, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, with 88 skiers of each gender, each in two races, in pods of 22 skiers. Nordic Skiing — Tentatively set for March 12, at Giants Ridge, in two sessions, with 88 skiers of each gender. Dance — Tentatively set for March 12 (Jazz) and March 13 (High Kick) at Edina High School with a single dance per day in each of three classes.
Boys swimming — Tentatively set for March 18 (diving), and March 19-20 (swimming, one class per day) at the University of Minnesota, with no preliminaries, and finals consisting of time trials, and sessions split into four sections each. Gymnastics — Tentatively set for March 26-27 at Champlin Park High School with Class A the first day and Class AA the second day, with two fourteam sessions each day. State team members who also qualified individually will compete just in the team meet with their scores counting in individuals. Wrestling — Tentatively set for March 25-27 at a venue to be determined, with
each class having one day of competition, comprised of four team qualifiers and eight individuals for each class (after state prelims held March 13) . Hockey — Tentatively scheduled for March 26-27 (girls quarterfinals) and March 30-31 (boys quarterfinals), April 1 (girls semifinals) and April 2 (boys semifinals), and April 3 (all four championships), at Xcel Energy Center. Basketball — Following quarterfinals at regional sites on March 30-31, boys and girls semifinals are tentatively scheduled for April 6-7-8 and finals for April 9-10, at Target Center. Bruce Strand
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MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB: BEE LAWNS When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Where: Zoom; register at mahtomedigardenclub.org/events Details: Learn how to make an existing lawn more pollinator-friendly with featured speaker Mary Meyer, Ph.D professor and curator of the Grass Collection at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Free; registration required.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When and where: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at Mueller Memorial Funeral Home, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at White Bear Area YMCA, 2100 Orchard Lane Details: All blood donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate convalescent plasma; antibody testing also available. Contact: 1-800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org
SLED DOGS When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Avenue Details: Visit and have family photos taken with sled dogs, and see the Art Cars. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts. org
FAMILY FUN XC SKI When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: William O'Brien State Park Details: Event for families and beginners led by St. Croix River Association’s Naturalist, Jeremiah Walters. Participants
CHICKEN DINNER & GRAND RAFFLE When: 4:15-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 Where: St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Pick up a fried chicken dinner, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win up to $5,000, or donate to the Adoration Chapel Renovation. Pre-order meal for curbside pick up. More information on website. Contact churchofstpiusx.org
FAMILY SNOWSHOE SCRAMBLE When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 E County Rd D Maplewood Details: The Maplewood Area Historical Society and Wahoo! Adventures have teamed up to offer a snowshoe scavenger hunt for prizes. Bonfire, s’mores and hot beverages follow snowshoe hike. Sleds and dogs on leashed welcome. Staggered start times; reservations required. Adults $15, children $10. Contact: 651-748-8645 or maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org
BILLY MCLAUGHLIN AND THE CHURCH OF THE LOST SOULS When: 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 and Sundays through May 2 Where: theparkwaytheatre.com Details: Live concert with White Bear native Billy McLaughlin and members of Simple Gifts along with special guests, followed by a Q & A with Billy and guest musicians. $29 in-person advance tickets for performance at the Park Theatre; or pay-what-you-can to watch livestream.
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PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Go off-trail with a naturalist and discover animal tracks and hidden homes. Youth ages 4+ with an adult. $12.38/adult-child pair; $7/person snowshoe rental. Registration required. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/ parks-recreation/tamarack-nature-center
BEAR BOATING COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE When: 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th Street Details: Red Cross blood drive hosted by Bear Boating. All blood types needed. Contact: 800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org
DECARBONIZE YOUR HOME When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Where: online webinar; register at tinyurl.com/NEMCADecarbon Details: Learn how two local climate champions – Paul Gardner of Shoreview and Kris Fredrick of Lino Lakes – have transformed their homes and their lives.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Where: Zoom; registration required at Eventbrite.com: “League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area MN� or “Advancing Inclusive Economic Growth.� Details: Tawanna Black, Founder and CEO of the Center for Economic Inclusion, the nation’s fi rst such organization, will talk about her work to dismantle structural racism and economic disparities in Minneapolis and
St. Paul. Free and open to the public. Contact: lwvmn.org/white-bear-lakearea
AT HOME CONCERT WITH SAMMY BROWN When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Where: Livestream; register at scvopera.org Details: “Travel� to New York for a one of a kind live concert hosted by St. Croix Valley opera with Stillwater Native Sammy Brown. Registration $20; donations encouraged.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Food distribution for residents in need; households at or below 300% of weekly federal poverty level are eligible. Contact: 651-746-4158
WHITE BEAR: A WINTER WONDERLAND When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 Where: Zoom; register at whitebearhistory.org or call 651-724-6001 (#2) Details: Travel through time to explore the ways White Bear has celebrated winter – from ice boats, ice palaces, ice fi shing contests, and hot air balloons.
VIRTUAL MINNESOTA AUTHOR SERIES When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 on Zoom Details: Local authors will discuss their work and answer audience questions. Meet Shannon Gibney on Feb. 23. Registration required. Contact: washcolib.org/events
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Dan Morrisette caught his 36 inch Muske on Bald Eagle Lake on Saturday, January 30th! Fishing with Dan are his sons, Jack and Mitchell Morrisette, nephew Joe McGrath and friend Mikey Abrahamson. Not pictured is Dan’s brother-in-law, Steve McGrath.
Rick Carlson of White Bear Lake caught this walleye at Ballard’s Resort on Lake of the Woods Jan. 17, earning him the title of “Mr. Walleye 2021” and the legendary Manley Cup traveling trophy. The honor was bestowed on him by a group of friends during their annual fishing trip. The winning fish was 24 inches; he also caught a 21 1/2 walleye with his favorite lure, known as “Gold Finger.”
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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear girls nip Mustangs, lose to Ponies White Bear Lake girls basketball edged Mounds View 52-49 there Friday night after taking a 72-32 beating from No. 6 ranked Stillwater at home Tuesday. Lauren Eckerle and Neveah Hughes each scored 16 points and Tristian Lehner added six for the Bears (4-2) against Mounds View. Hughes hooked 13 rebounds. “We struggled with their zone in the fi rst half,” coach Jeremy Post said. “Found a way to start scoring some points in the second half. Kids had to battle hard through frustration and fi nd a way to win.” Jessica Eichens had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Mustangs. Against Stillwater, Eckerle led with 13 points. Stillwater (7-0) got 22 points from Alexis Pratt and 15 from Amber Scalia.
Bear boys tip Park (in OT) and Irondale Held scoreless until the fi nal minute of regulation time, White Bear Lake pulled out a 2-1 overtime win over Park of Cottage Grove on Saturday at home. The Bears (6-1) also beat Irondale/St. Anthony 6-1 on Tuesday. Max Hamstad tied the score 1-1 against Park at 16:05 of third period, assisted by Joey Frattalone. Brady
Borgestad delivered the game-winner 3:45 into OT off a cross ice pass from Tanner Domschot. through neutral ice. The Bears outshot the Wolfpack 34-12. It was 0-0 until Park’s Dalton Anderson scored on a power play at 9:58 of the third period. The Bears outshot Irondale/St. Anthony 62-10, with Lleyton Roed and Aiden Welch each delivering two goals. Each had a power play goal, as did Tyler Bishop. Tyler Mckenzie had the fi nal goal and Hamstad made three assists.
wins, stopping 28 of 31 shots. “Overall the girls have possessed the puck and continue to improve on creating scoring chances and fi nishing,” coach Elsa Shorey said. “We were already playing at a great tempo our fi rst four games but we were missing many key opportunities and learning the systems.” Shorey added that it was “great to see new names on the score sheet,” meaning Spence and Smythe getting their fi rst goals, and defensemen Schoeberl, Dawe and Timmons scoring.
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White Bear Lake girls hockey nabbed its fi rst two wins last week, pumping in 14 goals, led by sophomore Ellie Sarauer with four goals and two assists. The Bears (2-4) beat Irondale/St. Anthony 7-1 on the road Tuesday. Sarauer and Celia Spence each knocked in two goals, and Maren Schoeberl, Gabby Hofeld, and Abby Broz one each. The Bears topped Park of Cottage Grove 7-2 Saturday at home. Sarauer and Zoe Timmons each tallied two goals and Abby Broz, Amanda Smythe and Hailey Dawe had one each. Gabriella Casa De Calvo was in goal for both
Matt Sloan reached the 100-win milestone as the White Bear Lake wrestlers split a home triangular Friday night. The Bears (6-8) beat Elk River 41-34, with Dimitri Hatzis pinning John Losila in 3:59 at heavyweight to clinch it. The Bears also got pins from Isaac Kolstad at 106 and Sloan; a technical fall by Tyler Brock (16-1) at 138; and three forfeits. Eagan beat the Bears 42-36, and this time Hatzis got pinned in the decisive match, by Diego Villeoa in 3:34. The Bears got pins from Kolstad at 105, Dov Nathanson at 120, Tyler Brock at 138, Kesean Woods-Lipscomb at 145,
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Gymnastics: Bears improve but lose to Rangers White Bear Lake gymnasts improved their score by seven points over their fi rst meet in losing to a strong Forest Lake team 141.20 to 137.65 there Friday evening. Grace Squires won bars with 9.375 and placed second all-around with 36.15. Laney Gunderson was fourth allaround with 35.60 and Kailee Tran sixth with 31.925. Tran, senior captain, missed the fi rst meet with an injury. “It was great to have her back in the lineup,” coach Kelly Rivers said. Gracyn Lehner, freshman newcomer, also returned from an injury to compete in all four events. Eighth-grader Josie Mlejnek improved her vault and beam score, sticking a new skill on beam, the coach said. “Our girls continue to work hard in the gym and keep motivating and uplifting each other,” Rivers said. “The atmosphere this year is really positive given this crazy season and everyone feeds off of that positivity.” Bruce Strand
MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Gymnastics: Zephyrs (3-0) defeat Hastings The Mahtomedi gymnasts (3-0) defeated Hastings 139.6 to 121.275 on Wednesday at home. Top three all-around were Savanna Huber (36.025), Abbey Bush (34.875), and Tess Mathson (33.750). The team started with an impressive vault score of 36.350 as Zoe Bush, Abbey Bush, and Huber all earned over 9.0 and Lily Gornik an 8.9. Abbey Bush won bars (9.075). Huber (8.9) and Mathson (8.5) had solid beam routines. Madison Moller scored 8.9 on floor as the team totaled 35.6.
Zephyr boys top CHOF, Sibley, STA A pair of 3-point shots in the last minute lifted Mahtomedi boys basketball to a 57-54 win over Henry Sibley on Monday, Feb. 1. The No. 13 ranked Zephyrs (6-0) also beat Christ’s Household of Faith 88-48 on Friday, Jan. 29, and St. Thomas Academy 75-62 last Friday, all at home. Against Sibley, Will Underwood hit a trey to make it 54-52 and Owen Carlson sank his sixth of the game with 30 seconds left for a 55-54 lead, both on inbounds plays under the basket. With 11 seconds left, John Schaefer sank a layup for the clincher, off a long pass from Carlson after his defensive rebound. Carlson netted 20 points and Underwood 19. For Sibley (1-5), Jake Morgan scored 20 points. Against CHOF (0-3),
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Ryan Maule tallied 21 points, Underwood 18, Carlson 13, and Schaefer 10. Against St. Thomas, Underwood logged 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Carlson notched 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Johnny DeVore snagged 16 rebounds and scored six points. Ryan Chamberlain hit 22 points for the Cadets (0-4).
Basketball: Mahtomedi girls rip Sibley, Tartan Mahtomedi girls basketball is 6-1 and ranked No. 12 after wins over Henry Sibley 76-49 on Monday, Feb. 1, and Tartan 76-47 last Friday, both on the road. Against Sibley, Zoie Centers netted 16 points, Zoey Washington 15, and Greta Schimnowski 10 as a dozen players scored. Aria Eichoff led Sibley (1-4) with 14. Against Tartan, Centers netted 14 points, Ella Hronski 13, Washington 11 and Sonya Potthoff eight as 11 players scored. Makayla Harris pumped in 24 for Tartan (1-6).
Hockey: Zephyr icemen lose to HM, beat Breck Mahtomedi lost a duel of reigning state boys hockey champions to Hill-Murray for the second time this season, 5-2, on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Aldrich Arena. The Zephyrs (4-3) then blanked Breck 4-0 there Saturday. Hill-Murray (5-2), defending Class 2A champion, got four of 15 shots past Mahtome-
Hockey: Zephyr girls lose to Novas, top Simley Mahtomedi girls hockey is 3-4 after losing to the Minneapolis Novas 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and to Simley 3-1 on Friday. Lizzy Hamel got the tying and winning goals for Minneapolis (3-2-1). Scoring for the Zephyrs were Karen Miller, twice in the fi rst period, and Regan Berglund and Sydney King in the second period. Simley (3-3-1) got short-handed goals from Ella Tucitto and Kelsi Ties to beat the Zephyrs, whose goal came from Terah Skillings. Ella Heath was in goal for Mahtomedi in both games. Bruce Strand
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di’s standout goalie Ben Dardis in the fi rst period, by Matthew Fleischacker, Dylan Godbout (power play), Brady Ingebritson, and Anthony Madigan (power play). Both Mahtomedi goals came in that free-wheeling fi rst period by Ethan Peterson, short-handed on a rebound, and Adam Johnson (power play). Madigan scored again on a breakaway late in the second period. Hill-Murray also beat Mahtomedi 2-1 in the season opener. Scoring for Mahtomedi against Breck (3-3) were Peterson, Johnson, Tony Neubeck (power play) and Grant Dardis. Ben Dardis made 26 saves in the shutout.
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St. Cloud State University: Norine Vang of Vadnais Heights; Adam Rotter, Gaonou Vang and Gina Wilson, all of White Bear Lake. University of Iowa: Anders Fischer of White Bear Lake; Josephine Marchant of Mahtomedi. University of Minnesota-Crookston: Braden Letourneau of White Bear Lake; Ezra Hosch and Isaac Hosch, both of Mahtomedi. University of Minnesota-Duluth: Alec Juliette, Casper Pichotta, Ina Poecher, Noel Preiner and Megan Mattison, all of Vadnais Heights. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Clare Grilley of Mahtomedi. Wheaton College: Laney Wolter of Vadnais Heights; Samuel Bell of White Bear Lake; Timothy Lindquist and Audrey Sexson of Mahtomedi.
University of Iowa: Katelynn Rude of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Arts, English and English education. University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Jonah Steege of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Science, business administration; Matthew Beich of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, accounting; Sean Wallace of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, business administration; Michael Williams of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, health and human performance, senior merit; Jordan Wright of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, economics, business administration; and Sophie Zimniewicz White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, elementary education. University of Wisconsin-Stout: Nicole Page of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, special education.
first three seasons wrestling guys a lot older. He posted a 25-14 record with 15 pins in eighth grade and 25-13 with 16 pins in ninth grade. He had a breakout season as a sophomore, going 39-10 with 22 pins, and qualified for state the last two years. This year, he’s 11-3 with eight pins. “Matt tends to be very physical and likes to create offense to get the ultimate goal, and that is the pin,” Nasvik said. “He has a great balance of technique and strength. At times he catches himself trying too hard, where he needs to rely on technique more. “ Regarding his signature moves, Nasvik assessed: “He has a great shot, but he likes pummeling and using throwbys and snaps, too. Once on the mat, he is looking for any avenue that is going to end in a pin. He explores his opportunities well before seizing his chance, and then it’s game time. He doesn't waste time.” Asked what he likes best about wrestling, Sloan said it’s the coaches. “They are all alumni and amazing people. They help put the fun in wrestling.” Sloan started at outside linebacker on the football team and will be one of the captains next season. “He is a physical kid who uses his hands well,” coach Ryan Bartlett said. Sloan professes to enjoy each sport equally and plans “to pursue either one” after high school.
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When Matt Sloan was one win away from 100 for his career, as is typical he wasted no time. The White Bear Lake junior pinned his Eagan opponent in just 19 seconds to reach the milestone at home Friday night. Earlier in the evening, he got No. 99 with a pin against Elk River. Sixty of his 100 wins have been by pin. He lives for the moment the referee's hand slaps the mat. “That is the best thing you can hear while wrestling,” he acknowledged. Sloan is the 17th White Bear Lake wrestler to achieve 100 or more wins. The record-holder is Donny Longendyke with 188 wins. “Matt wants to exert his will on his opponent from whistle to whistle,” assessed coach Craig Nasvik. “There is seldom any time wasted in his matches. His engine is always revving.” Sloan’s parents are Chris Sloan and Kristi Harden. His dad also wrestled at White Bear Lake with Nasvik as coach. The son of a Bear alum, Sloan started wrestling at age six. “All the way from youth to middle school, my dad was my coach, always pushing me,” Sloan said. “A tip he told me was, 'work your hardest now, because tomorrow could be too late, and you’ll thank yourself in the future.'” Breaking into the lineup in eighth grade at 152 pounds, Sloan spent his
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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, February 22, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to a statement issued by the Mayor under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted electronically via WebEx. The meeting room at City Hall will not be open to the public. To help facilitate the discussion, we strongly encourage you to submit written comments to the City prior to Wednesday, February 18, either by email to amiller@whitebearlake.org, or by mailing your comments to the Planning Department, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Comments received prior to the hearing will be included in the hearing record. You may participate in the meeting through WebEx by downloading the application at webex.com. Please call 651429-8561 to obtain the meeting registration information. In order to speak during one of the public hearing portions of the meeting you will either need to “raise your hand” through WebEx or, if calling in by phone, you will need to register with the Planning Department in advance of the meeting, so that we know to call on you. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing, discuss, and to act on a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A) Case No. 21-1-CUP: A request by Brent & Melissa Peacock for a Conditional Use Permit for a second curb cut, per Code Section 1302.050, Subd.4.h.9, in order to install a u-shaped driveway in front of the home at the property located at 2532 Manitou Island. B) Case No. 21-2-V: A request by Dave & Stephanie Herington for an 11 foot variance from the 15 foot setback from a side property line, per Code Section 1303.040, Subd.5.c.2, in order to construct a living room addition 4 feet from the east property line at the property located at 2216 2nd Street. C) Case No. 21-2-CUP: A request by Heartland TC Gun Club & Range for a Conditional Use Permit for retail sales in the BW zoning district, per Code Section 1303.180, Subd.4.c, in order to sell sporting goods out of the proposed indoor commercial recreation facility, and a 10 foot variance from the 15 foot setback required from a street right-of-way, per Code Section 1302.050, Subd.4.h.17.c, in order to locate parking 5 feet from the east property line, at the property located at 4350 Centerville Road. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these cases will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 10, 2021.
2021 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2021 budget information concerning the City of White Bear Lake to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete; the complete budget may be examined in the Finance Department, City of White Bear Lake, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, or in the City÷s÷web site (www.whitebearlake.org) The City Council approved this budget on December 8, 2020. 2019 Budget Revenues Property Taxes Tax Increments All Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses & Permits Federal Grants State General Purpose Aid State Categorical Aid Grants from County and Other Local Governments Charges For Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Miscellaneous
$
Expenditures General Government Public Safety Streets Health Culture & Recreation Urban & Econ. Development Miscellaneous
6,775,068 449,000 325,000 877,200 758,300 172,000 1,587,297 1,375,000
$
7,386,500 475,745 294,000 918,132 763,850 59,500 1,333,615 1,297,500
186,000 2,856,890 93,000 314,825 710,360 16,479,940
177,200 2,907,926 69,000 362,081 285,910 16,330,959
2,130,000 3,920,000
4,725,000 2,289,900
2,895,000 2,449,400
22,189,847
23,494,840
21,675,359
1,578,799 6,550,924 2,511,279 42,000 1,639,465 1,171,631 262,220 13,756,318
1,622,652 6,991,832 3,149,522 44,000 1,561,009 1,071,079 226,220 14,666,314
1,668,483 7,087,438 3,139,480 50,920 1,555,388 1,031,296 191,860 14,724,865
635,000 522,936 2,311,850 3,250,000 2,610,000 9,329,786
775,000 449,405 4,750,150 3,290,000 2,083,400 11,347,955
895,000 488,497 3,439,080 2,400,000 1,926,900 9,149,477
23,086,104
26,014,269
23,874,342
(2,519,429)
(2,198,983)
Debt Principal Debt Interest Capital Outlay Street Construction Transfer
Total Expenditures
$
2021 Budget
196,000 2,874,452 95,000 365,000 396,600 16,139,847
Bond Sale Proceeds Transfers Total Revenues
2020 Budget
6,224,000 515,000 315,000 1,237,200 750,400 180,000 1,588,195 1,403,000
Increase (decrease) in Fund Balance
(896,257)
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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in the Town of White Bear, Minnesota on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the improvement. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The general nature of the improvement is set forth as follows: construction of bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage and other appurtenances thereto. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is every lot, piece or parcel of land benefltted by said improvement in the area of the Town of White Bear lying and being within the following area of the Township including: Birch Knoll Drive, Portland Avenue, Martin Way, Effress Road, Homewood Avenue, Lakewood Avenue, Stacker Boulevard, Stacker Place, Randy Avenue, and Roth Place, Ramsey County, Minnesota, The estimated cost of the improvement is $7,167,000.00. The Board proposes to proceed under authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. All persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Dated: January 20, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published two times in The White Bear Press on February 3 and 10, 2021.
Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 10, 2021.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2021 MILL & OVERLAY PROJECT ON: Campanaro Lane / Garden Lane / Georgia Lane / Woodcrest Road / Birch Lake Avenue / Elm Street / Fair Oaks Drive / Fair Oaks Court / Savannah Avenue / Lakehill Circle / Fifth Street / Sixth Street / Alley City Project Nos.: 21-01, 21-06, 21-13 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the White Bear Lake City Council will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on February 23, 2021, to consider the making of improvements described below pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111. The improvements include mill and overlay or total replacement of the bituminous pavement surface. The estimated cost of the improvement is $2,240,000.00. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvements is the abutting property beneflting from the improvements in the following project areas: City Project No. 21-01 Campanaro Lane (from Ninth Street to Garden Lane) Garden Lane (from Woodcrest Road to Georgia Lane) Georgia Lane (from Ninth Street to Garden Lane) Woodcrest Road (from Ninth Street to Garden Lane) City Project No. 21-06 Birch Lake Avenue (from Otter Lake Road to Fourth Avenue) City Project No. 21-13 Elm Street (from Fair Oaks Drive to Willow Avenue) Fair Oaks Drive (from Elm Street to Savannah Avenue) Fair Oaks Court (from Fair Oaks Drive to End Cul-De-Sac) Savannah Avenue (from Elm Street to End Cul-De-Sac) Lakehill Circle (from County Road F to End Cul-De-Sac) Fifth Street (from Cook Avenue to Stewart Avenue) Sixth Street (from Banning Avenue to Stewart Avenue) Alley (between Cook Avenue and Stewart Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street)
A reasonable estimate of the impact on the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. PLEASE NOTE, due to COVID-19, the public hearing may be conducted via telephone or other electronic means as allowed under Minnesota Statues, Section 13D.021. Please refer to the City÷s website at https://www. whitebearlake.org/ or call City Hall at 651-429-8508 to learn how to attend the public hearing via telephone or electronically. Paul Kauppi, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 10 and 17, 2021.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entity has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions, set forth in that chapter. The business entity is now legally registered under the laws of Minnesota. FILE NUMBER: 1213560100027 MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER: 322C ARTICLE 1 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Abdell Cleaning Services LLC ARTICLE 2 - REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT(S), IF ANY AT THAT OFFICE: 2194 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake MN 55110 ARTICLE 3 - DURATION: PERPETUAL ARTICLE 4 - ORGANIZERS: Olive Joy Carter 2194 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Theresa K Fahnbulleh 2194 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE 2021 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Revenues Sales Penalties Infrastructure fees Connection fees County aid Interest Sale of goods Bond sale proceeds Miscellaneous Total Revenues Expenditures Personal Services Supplies Other Services & Charges Disposal Capital Transfers Total Expenditures Net Income (Loss)
Water
Sewer
Refuse
Ambulance
$ 1,573,000 50,000 199,130 10,000
$ 3,317,300
$ 1,671,828
$ 1,947,000
Pioneer Manor $
412,000
License Bureau $
656,100
10,000 5,000
62,339 5,000
12,000 2,500,000 5,000 4,349,130
3,332,300
19,000 1,758,167
1,947,000
2,500 414,500
500 656,600
493,690 269,850 610,595 92,300 2,978,200 128,000 4,572,635 (223,505)
438,180 38,300 160,905 2,177,800 515,000 120,000 3,450,185 (117,885)
5,009 1,600 1,704,348
1,702,959 116,170 209,919
21,500 237,450
717,303 9,780 53,055
1,710,957 47,210
140,000 2,169,048 (222,048)
32,500 177,000 468,450 (53,950)
780,138 (123,538)
Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 10, 2021.
2021 Adopted Budget $ 9,577,228 50,000 199,130 20,000 62,339 10,000 12,000 2,500,000 27,000 12,457,697 3,357,141 457,200 2,976,272 2,270,100 3,525,700 565,000 13,151,413 (693,716)
Ruby V Carter 2194 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Dated: January 27, 2021 Signed: Olive Carter Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 10 and 17, 2021.
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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Aetna Plywood 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4250 Otter Lake Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 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. Aetna Building Solutions, Inc. 4250 Otter Lake Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: January 27, 2021 Signed: Scott Halden Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 3 and 10, 2021.
THE FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE UPPER MIDWEST
PUBLIC NOTICE The Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest is applying for a reafflrmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. If a person wishes to make comments about this reafflrmation, please write to, including name and address: Executive Director of the Commission Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Road, Business 300, Suite 325 Atlanta, Georgia 30350 www.council.org Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 10, 2021.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #832 MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA
AD FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mahtomedi Public Schools, ISD 832, is soliciting sealed bids for building envelope repairs on various district buildings. Sealed bids shall be received until: 2:00 pm, February 24th, 2021 at the School District Offlce, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids sent via FAX will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as it deems to be in the best interest of Independent School District 832. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for: February 11th, 2021 @ 10:00 am at the Mahtomedi Middle School, 8100 75th St N, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. Bidding documents and speciflcations will be available at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The name and address of the bidder must be placed on the envelope and submitted to: Independent School District 832 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue Mahtomedi, MN 55115 ATTN: 2021 Building Envelope Repairs Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 3 and 10, 2021.
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James Monroe
March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825
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John Quincy Adams
March 4, 1825 – March 4, 1829
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Andrew Jackson
March 4, 1829 – March 4, 1837
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George Washington
April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797
Martin Van Buren
March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1841
12 2 13 3 14 4 15 5
John Adams
March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801
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Thomas Jefferson
March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
March 4, 1841 – April 4, 1841
April 4, 1841 – March 4, 1845
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850
July 9, 1850 – March 4, 1853
March 4, 1853 – March 4, 1857
March 4, 1857 – March 4, 1861
March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865
April 15, 1865 – March 4, 1869
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James Madison
March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817
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James K. Polk
March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849
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Ulysses S. Grant
March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1877
19 9 20 0 211 22 2 23 3 24 4 25 5 Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1881
March 4, 1881 – Sept. 19, 1881
Sept. 19, 1881 – March 4, 1885
March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1889
March 4, 1889 – March 4, 1893
March 4, 1893 – March 4, 1897
March 4, 1897 – Sept. 14, 1901
Presidents' Day Trivia Celebrated each year on the third Monday in February, Presidents' Day honors all U.S. presidents. The origins of the holiday lie in the 1880s, when George Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, was celebrated as a federal holiday. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved several federal holidays to Mondays in order to give workers a number of long weekends throughout the year. During the debate on the bill, it was proposed that Washington's Birthday be renamed President's Day to likewise honor Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was Feb. 12. To test your knowledge of America's 46 presidents, check out the quiz below:
1. Who is the only president to have been a Rhodes Scholar? ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which president had a pet parrot he taught to curse? ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Which president was a bachelor and never married? _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Which president could write with both hands at the same time and in different languages? ___________________________________________ 5. Who is the only president to have a PhD? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Which president skinny dipped in the Potomac River every morning? _______________________________________________________________ 7. Who was the shortest president, at 5-foot-4-inches? _________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Who is the only president to have also served as a chief justice? _____________________________________________________________________ 9. Which president served the shortest term, dying just 32 days after being elected? _____________________________________________________ 10.Which president was the first born in a hospital? __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Bill Clinton. 2. Andrew Jackson. 3. James Buchanan. 4. James A. Garfield. 5. Woodrow Wilson. 6. John Quincy Adams. 7. James Madison. 8. William H. Taft. 9. William Henry Harrison. 10. Jimmy Carter.
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William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sept. 14, 1901 – March 4, 1909
March 4, 1909 – March 4, 1913
March 4, 1913 – March 4, 1921
March 4, 1921 – Aug. 2, 1923
August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929
March 4, 1929 – March 4, 1933
March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
April 12, 1945 – Jan. 20, 1953
Jan. 20, 1953 – Jan. 20, 1961
Jan. 20, 1961 – Nov. 22, 1963
Nov. 22, 1963 – Jan. 20, 1969
Jan. 20, 1969 – Aug. 9, 1974
Aug. 9, 1974 - Jan. 20, 1977
Jan. 20, 1977 – Jan. 20, 1981
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George H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joseph Biden
Jan. 20, 1981 – Jan. 20, 1989
Jan. 20, 1989 – Jan. 20, 1993
Jan. 20, 1993 – Jan. 20, 2001
Jan. 20, 2001 – Jan. 20, 2009
Jan. 20, 2009 – Jan. 20, 2017
Jan. 20, 2017 – Jan. 20, 2021
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Why ‘Presidents’ Day’ actually goes by another official name to celebrate various federal holidays, the proposal also included a provision to combine the celebration of Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays to provide more equal recognition of these two influential leaders. The name Presidents’ Day was proposed at that time. However, when the bill moving the celebration of Washington’s birthday to the third Monday in February went into effect in 1971, Congress rejected the name change, so it remained Washington’s Birthday. That name stands to this day.
An official list of federal holidays in the United States won’t feature “Presidents’ Day” among the observed holidays. Some may say that’s preposterous, as they’re certain that post offices and other federal entities are closed on such a day each February. While the third Monday of February is commonly referred to as “Presidents’ Day” throughout the United States, the day is legally referred to as “Washington’s Birthday.” According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, this holiday is designated as “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for federal employees. Though other institutions, such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is OPM policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.
Why Presidents’ Day?
History of Washington’s Birthday The idea to give presidents a little extra fanfare originally was established in 1885 in recognition of George Washington. After his death in 1799, Washington’s birthday on February 22 became a day of remembrance, according to History.com. Its observance as an official holiday was signed into law in 1879 by President Rutherford B. Hayes.
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celebrated during the month of February as a state holiday, particularly in his home state of Illinois. In the 1960s, when Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday Act that designated Monday as the day
Even though federal calendars will list February 15 this year as Washington’s Birthday, it will largely be referred to as Presidents’ Day. This unofficial moniker developed in the 1970s due largely in part to retailer’s use of that name to promote sales and the proximity of the holiday to both the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. Indeed, a Washington’s Birthday furniture sale doesn’t have the same ring to it as a Presidents’ Day sale. No matter what the holiday is called, Presidents’ Day offers citizens a chance to learn more about the history behind Washington and Lincoln — two pivotal statesmen in American history. Submitted
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Rita A. Peloquin
Rita Anne (Moore) Peloquin was born on November 18, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph and Florence Moore. She was number five of twelve children in her family. Rita attended elementary at St. Mary's Catholic School in White Bear Lake and graduated from White Bear High School in 1951. Rita married Henry (Red) Peloquin on November 28, 1953. They were married for 64 years and raised seven children together. Rita and Red moved their family from White Bear Lake to Lindstrom, Minnesota in 1969. Rita kept busy as a mother and homemaker for several years and began working out of the home as the children got older. She worked at the Chisago Lakes Hospital as a nursing assistant and then at the front desk as a receptionist/admissions secretary. She enjoyed office work the most. She also enjoyed bible study groups, church choir, golfing, sewing & hand quilting and reading. Upon retirement, Rita and Red enjoyed traveling together. They took many trips and spent their winters in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Rita took great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always happiest with a baby in her arms. Her grateful spirit and positive outlook made her a favorite to many. Rita was accepting, fun, supportive of others and well liked. She will be greatly missed! Rita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry, son John and grandson Perrin Peloquin, brothers Robert, Gerald, Theodore and Charles Moore and sisters Patricia (Doyle) and Marie Moore. She is survived by her brothers Joseph and George Moore, sisters Jeanne (Tupa), Margaret (Chouanard) and Kathi Moore, sons Dave (Mary), Steve and Mark (Donna) Peloquin, daughters Mary Jo and Jeanne Peloquin and Betsy (Steve) Sandgren, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindstrom, MN. Interment will take place at a later date at Hillside Cemetery in Center City, Minnesota. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
‘The boy who lived’ lives on: Loved ones gather to remember Jaeden Kaetterhenry BY SARAH KNIEFF CONTRIBUTING WRITER
One hundred luminaries lit up Jaeden Kaetterhenry’s front yard in remembrance one year after his tragic death. Jaeden Dennis Kaetterhenry, 13, unexpectedly passed away on Feb. 3, 2020 due to complications of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). On the anniversary of his death, his friends and family gathered to decorate his yard with paper bag luminaries to help him continue to shine. “It is a testament to how bright his light was that people were willing to come out in the cold to celebrate him,� said his mother, Kelli Kaetterhenry. Kelli, a pediatric occupational therapist, met an infant Jaeden as a client, and eventually adopted him. Jaeden’s life wasn’t always easy, but he never let that stop him. While he was dealing with multiple health issues and impaired motor skills, all a result of FAS, Jaeden was climbing trees, swimming and playing soccer. “He never had a frown on his face, was always very energetic and loved to hang out,� Cole Morin, friend and mountain bike teammate, said. He loved being a part of the White Bear Mountain Biking Team and attending Sunrise Park Middle School. “Jaeden had a quality to him that the other kids were drawn to. He
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was determined, didn’t judge, was willing to try almost anything and had a kind soul. Honestly, Jaeden had what our team was missing in previous years,� Andy Engen, a coach of the White Bear Mountain Bike Team, said. John Paul Preiner, a captain of the mountain bike team, added, “Jeaden was a great kid. He was always smiling and was extremely resilient. The thing I remember most about him was that he never gave up. Whenever he fell down, he was back up on his feet before anyone could even react. He brought a lot of fun and happiness to the team.� Church members, classmates, mountain bike teammates, and members of his mom’s Bible study group all came out to surprise Kelli
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Warehouse Order Pickers/ Packers/Shippers/Standup Forklift Operators Needed for 2nd shift. 2:30-11pm openings available now! Entry level, will train. We are a growing distributor in the Hugo/Lino Lakes area looking to fill several order fulfillment positions. Willingness to work up to 2 hours OT per day needed for FT positions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, health savings accounts, PTO, paid holidays and a 401(k) with a match! We also offer advancement opportunities and referral bonuses! Please apply online via our website: www.northernwholesale.com and click on Careers to apply today! Northern Wholesale Supply, 6800 Otter Lake Road, Lino Lakes, MN. Offers of employment are subject to a background check.
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The City of Mahtomedi is accepting applications from Mahtomedi residents interested in serving on advisory commissions. Openings for three-year appointments exist on the Planning Commission, Parks Commission. The Commissions serve as advisory bodies making recommendations within their areas of responsibility to the City Council.
If you are a Mahtomedi resident interested in serving the community in any of these capacities, please contact City Hall at 651-426-3344 for an application form, Applications are also available on the City’s website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Applications will be taken through March 1, 2021.
Mental Health Specialist Direct Support Staff Full-Time/Part-time • Flexible Staff Come be part of a team that can make a difference in someon’s life! Use your leadership abilities while helping others achieve their goals. As part of our team you will work in a residential setting providing support to 1-4 individuals with a wide variety of physical and mental disabilities. Requirements: • High School Diploma • Valid Driving License & current insurance • Clearance of a MN DHS background study Dungarvin Offers: • Competitve pay • Benefits at 30hrs/wk • Career Advancement • PTO $1,000 Signing Bonus until 2/28/21 Please send resume to
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Rehbein Transit Company is excited to be able to transport the incredible Centennial School District Students Paraprofessionals Needed in Circle Pines 3-6.5hrs/day performing supervision inside or out-of-doors, assisting classroom teachers or working with students with special needs. $15.82 per hr. Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page. EOE
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (MDA) is hiring Forest Pest Gypsy Moth Surveyors (Agric Technicians) for the 2021 Gypsy Moth Trapping Survey. View job post (Job I.D. 43491) & apply online through March 2nd at https://mn.gov/mmb/ careers. MDA is an equal opportunity employer & provider. Questions: 651/2016692 or gypsy.moth@state.mn.us
The City of Circle Pines is offering exciting job opportunities this summer.
This position is structured as a job share format where the individual selected will share responsibilities with another staff member. This position performs a wide range of duties requiring attention to detail, deadlines, and strong administrative and organizational skills. This position assists and directs visitors, processes permits, and resolves administrative problems and inquiries; composes, edits, and prepares correspondence and reports, and prepares a range of administrative documents. Desirable skills include, general office experience, Microsoft Office software experience, marketing, communication, and social media, and previous City experience. The ideal candidate will be available to work two to three days per week with flexibility to work occasional additional days. The starting hourly pay is $20.00/hour. For additional information contact City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750. Interested candidates should submit a City employment application, cover letter, resume, and references to North Oaks City Hall, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 230, North Oaks, MN, 55127, or kkress@northoaksmn.gov. gov by 4:00 p.m. Thursday February 11th, 2021 for consideration. Refer to the City website www.northoaksmn.gov for the employment application.
We clean and disinfect all buses continuously, and follow strict COVID Safety protocols Imagine a job you can fit around the other commitments in your busy life. A job where you get to do something important and worthwhile. Bus driving offers flexible hours, opportunities to work a regular route or drive charter trips, there is year-round work available. Located at 6298 Hodgson Rd, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Call us at 651-484-1809 or got to https://rehbeintransit.com to apply
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Golden Lake Concession Stand Attendants The City of Circle Pines is looking for seasonal Concession Stand Attendants for Golden Lake Park. Individuals will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Individuals will be responsible for park groundskeeping, selling concessions, operating a cash register, cleaning and stocking shelves. Pay is $11/hr. Must be 16 years or older to Apply. Park Maintenance Worker The City of Circle Pines is currently looking for seasonal park employees. The individuals will perform various types of manual labor, groundskeeping, operate light equipment, such as lawn mowers, and work on various projects in the park system. Position pays $12/hr. Work hours are Monday-Friday 6:30am–3:00pm. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Public Works Maintenance Worker Centennial Utilities/City of Circle Pines is currently looking for summer seasonal employees for the Public Works Department to perform various types of manual labor and operate light equipment. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Work hours are MondayFriday 7am–3pm. Position pays $12/hr. Applicants for Positions Applications for all positions must be received by 4:30pm, March 1, 2021 at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle. If you have questions, please call 763-784-5898 or email cpeterson@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us.
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FULL & PART-TIME MANUFACTURING POSITIONS Premier Marine offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance Plans; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Overtime Opportunities; 401K Plan • Railer – positions and attaches the rails to pontoon. • Top Builder – positions and installs the furniture to the pontoon. • Helm Wire – installs and connects electrical components in the helm. (Additional skills needed: basic wiring knowledge, detail oriented and attentive, ability to crouch and sit in tight spaces for extended periods of time.) • Wire Person – installs and connects wires that feed power to the boats electrical components. (Additional skills needed: basic wiring knowledge, detail oriented and attentive.) • Furniture Prep – installs speakers, handles, and trash doors into furniture. • Rail Bend – cuts panels and installs in rails and bends to shape. (Additional skills: ability to convert metric to standard, upper body strength.) • Rail Build – builds the rails for the topside of the boat (Additional skills: ability to read prints, attention to detail.) • Gate Build – builds gates for the topside of boat (additional skills: ability to read prints, attention to detail) • Graphics – installs paper and raised graphics onto rails and completed boats (Additional skills: Must be very detail oriented.) • Bimini – cuts raw tubing and bend to shape, builds components, some electrical connections (Additional skills: ability to read prints.) • Wheelabrating – cleaning, sandblasting, sanding, measuring and packaging carts for shipment. (Additional skills: upper body strength, attention to detail, self starter.) • Decking – Responsible for framing, decking, and/or carpet products. (Additional skills: full range of body motion, ability to stand for long periods of time.) • Small Parts – Responsible for supplying basic cut and bent throughout the company by using plasma cutter, CNC Machines, punches, dies, and shears. Starting pay for these positions is between $15 and $18 hour. All positions require someone who has basic knowledge of hand and power tools, reading and using a tape measure, and basic reading of drawings and prints.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS PAYING $20 - $23/HOUR … PTX Welders – experience with TIG welding required and experience working with aluminum helpful. Tube Welders – experience with TIG and MIG welding required and experience working with aluminum helpful.
Apply in person or mail resume to: Premier Marine, 26612 Fallbrook Avenue, Wyoming, MN Email resume: eschommer@pontoon.com
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Topic: Cold temperatures. “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Thomas Paine. Although Thomas Paine wasn’t talking about the weather, this will be a trying time weather-wise for an extended period of time. Well into next week. If you can get a cheap fare south...book it! We may’ve experienced much colder temperatures, highs teens below; this cold will be known for its length. I will say I’m a bit surprised by the forecast length but better to have this late in the season rather than back in December. The sun is getting ever higher and out longer. I’ve been getting my runs in every day and the 3pm walkers along White Bear Lake have been out despite the cold. Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.
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2021 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW Th following The f ll i submission b i i ffrom R Rep. P Peter t Fischer Fi h in i response to t the th question, “What are your priorities for the upcoming legislative session?” was not included in the Legislative Roundup published in the Jan. 5 edition of the White Bear Press due to a personal matter. The Press offered a deadline extension.
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Rep. Peter Fischer, District 43A Phone: 651-296-5363 E-mail: rep.peter.fi scher@house.mn My top priority this session will be protecting Minnesotans’ health, safety, and economic security. My colleagues and I are committed to assisting those hit hardest by COVID-19 and ensuring that every Minnesotan can rebuild and thrive when the pandemic ends. Right now, our focus is on responding to urgent needs, starting with housing assistance and reliable broadband access. We are dedicated to supporting Minnesotans who have risked the most during this pandemic, including health care workers, school employees, and frontline workers. Protecting people who live or work in long-term care facilities and those experiencing homelessness is at the top of our list as well. Other priorities include supporting students and ensuring families have access to affordable child care. I am also serving in a new role this session. As chair of the newly-created Behavioral Health Policy Division, I am working to ensure that Minnesotans can access mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and other critical services to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. Currently, we are working hard to prevent the potential loss of 100 behavioral health inpatient beds in the next year. In addition to addressing these issues, I look forward to advocating for the unique needs of our community. I will continue working with Minnesotans to prevent public health crises by establishing stronger oversight and safeguards at facilities like Water Gremlin. I am also working with a local Girl Scout troop to ban lead fi shing tackle that has caused problems in nearby lakes and introducing legislation to clean up Lost Lake in Mahtomedi. This is just a snapshot of what I will be working on this year, so please keep in touch. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, ideas, or feedback or if I can be of assistance. You can contact me anytime at rep.peter.fi scher@house.mn or 651-296-5363.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GRANT REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF FRIDLEY, HUGO, NEW BRIGHTON AND WHITE BEAR LAKE AND WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. the Rice Creek Watershed District (District) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Fridley – University Service Road Diets ($50,000), City of Hugo – CSAH 8 Stormwater Reuse Phase 2 Expansion ($76,000), City of New Brighton – Grace Point Pond Expansion ($100,000), City of White Bear Lake – Matoska Park Parking Lot Rehab ($4,000), White Bear Township – White Bear Lake Sanitary Sewer Protection ($37,500). The District may select all, some or none of the applications for full or partial funding. The District÷s total share of cost for selected projects will not exceed $267,500 and would be funded by general tax levy on real property within the watershed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, meetings of the Board of Managers currently are being convened remotely by teleconference and/ or video-teleconference. Members of the public interested in attending the hearing and/or presenting comments are asked to contact Kyle Axtell at 763398-3072 or by email (preferred) at kaxtell@ricecreek.org, by 4:30 p.m. on February 23, 2021. To participate in the meeting by telephone, please call 1-321-430-3061, conference ID 664 199 66#.The grant requests can be viewed on the District website: www.ricecreek.org/smgp, or at the District offlce: 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 10, 2021.
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COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-21-58 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Gerald E. Cunningham, a/k/a Gerald Ervin Cunningham Decedent. IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE is given that on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held in this Court at Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102 for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent÷s last will dated October 9, 2019, the Will refers to a separate writing, but none has been found, and for the appointment of Colleen C. Ketcham, whose address is 3584 Midland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the petition must be flled with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are flled or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and
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Mahtomedi High School Real World Design Team members, top left to right, Isaiah Horsager, Brady Lawrence, Kaelyn Chen and Ryan Malvey; bottom left to right, Jackelyn Ong, Smriti Samtani and Kai Kedrowski celebrate their latest win.
Mahtomedi High School has won the Minnesota State Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) for the fi fth straight year. Team members are Ryan Malvey (captain), Isaiah Horsager (assistant-captain), Brady Lawrence (assistant-captain), Kaelyn Chen, Kai Kedrowski, Jackelyn Ong, and Smriti Samtani. The team, under guidance of advisor Bryan Farmer, is working hard on their engineering notebook and professional presentation for the National Real World Design Challenge competition, slated
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expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are flled, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneflciary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have flled a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. §524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Date: January 22, 2021 BY THE COURT: Michael Upton, Court Administrator By: Mai-Nhia Yang, Deputy Court Administrator Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 3 and 10, 2021.
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COURT FILE NUMBER:62-CV-20-5761 CASE TYPE: QUIET TITLE SUMMONS Fereidoun H. Attar and Parvin Deivari, Plaintiff, vs. Old Stone Mortgage Corporation, a Washington Corporation, Countrywide Home Loans, INC. a New York Corporation now known as Bank of America a United States Corporation, and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc Defendant. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO Old Stone Mortgage Corporation, a Washington Corporation, and Countrywide Home Loans, INC. a New York Corporation now known as Bank of America a United States Corporation, and all other person÷s unknown claiming any right, title, state, or lien in the real estate described in the Summons herein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff÷s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are offlcial papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be flled with the Court and there may be no court flle number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. 2350 Wycliff Street, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55114 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff÷s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
city from a centralized airfield for drones. The drone needed to perform the tasks across the city with making sure that civilians stayed safe, that the mission was performed reliably, and that the design was cost-effective. For the second part of the challenge, the team is working on maximizing profits for a local delivery company employing the drone design. The team needed a quality drone design and documentation on labor, logistics, cost-benefit analysis, and a profitability assessment. Submitted
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTIES located in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: The South 1/2 of the vacated 17th Street North and adjacent to Lot 1, Block 8, West End Addition Minneapolis Stock Yards, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Notice is further given that the object of said action is to obtain a Judgment declaring the Plaintiffs to be the owners in fee of the real property described above and that the Defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or upon said premises. Notice is further given that a personal claim is made by Plaintiff against the Defendant. Dated: December 14, 2020 Chad D. Lemmons Plaintiff÷s attorney Published three times in the White Bear Press on January 27, February 3 and 10, 2021.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) seeks proposals from qualifled flrms to provide professional legal counsel services on an “as needed” basis. The VLAWMO Board is seeking a renewal of legal counsel services to address a continued need. VLAWMO will select a flrm based on experience, technical capacity, billing rate, responsiveness and the scope of services listed here: stormwater management, drainage, & utility issues; contract & agreement review; legal boundary updates; Wetland Conservation Act appeals; enforcement action; and Joint Powers Agreement updates, as requested. A full copy of the RFP is available on the VLAWMO website, www.vlawmo.org. Please submit proposals electronically via PDF by 4:00 PM on February 24, 2021 to phil.belflori@vlawmo.org. Questions should be addressed to Phil Belflori, Administrator, by email and phone. Both questions and proposals: phil.belflori@vlawmo.org. 651-204-6073. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 10 and 17, 2021.
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SCHOOL BRIEFS anxiety; and Elizabeth Ulmer, Oneka Elementary, received funds to purchase 35 picture books with culturally diverse messages.
Additional Brosious Grants awarded The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation awarded Brosious Grants for the 2020-21 school year to an additional seven recipients, totaling $14,180.89. Fourteen recipients were announced in November, when $30,000 was awarded. The latest recipients include Melisa Dahl, Sunrise Middle School, who received a grant to purchase a full color Poster Printing System; Lee McGrath and Jenny Craigan, Otter Lake Elementary School, received a grant to help integrate the fourth grade social studies and science/engineering curriculums in order to make content more relevant for distance, hybrid, and in-person learning models; Jennifer Latuff, South Campus, received funds for a 3D PrinterBot Micro 10 printer for use by ceramics and sculpture students; Amy Carney, North Campus, received a grant to help purchase a Dremel Digilab Laser Cutter + HexBox to help students create engraved products and memoribilia; Nancy Korcak, Lakeaires Elementary, received funds to purchase 12 sets of Nordic rock skis and poles for PE classes; Theresa Stenderm Aimee Eriksen, Sadie Hauer, and Shaun Hocking, Otter Lake Elementary, received funding to convert the current motor room space into a multi-sensory room to create a better environment and enhance learning for students exhibiting
Nominate a distinguished educator The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2021 Lynn Mielke Distinguished Educator Award. This award honors former educator Lynn Mielke and her contributions to the White Bear Lake Area Schools (WBLAS) and particularly her positive impact on students with special needs. The award is given annually to an employee of the White Bear Lake Schools who uses his or her talents to enrich the lives of others. Nomination forms can be found at wblaef.org. Nomination forms may be submitted by an individual or a group, with one letter of nomination, due by email on or before April 2, 2021.
Community engagement survey planned for East Goose Lake WHITE BEAR LAKE — Are you interested in having input in determining the future of East Goose Lake? Past sewage discharge and continuing stormwater runoff have degraded the lake’s water quality to the point where the city and partners are required to take steps to clean up the lake. The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), the city of White Bear Lake and the White Bear Lake Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) are working to identify and prioritize a sequence of management actions that would improve the health of East Goose Lake.
“Those living or working in the greater White Bear Lake area are critical to the input process,” noted Connie Taillon, the city’s environmental specialist. “With your input, we will be able to better develop a sensible long-term plan that reflects the needs and concerns of the community and the many ways we use and enjoy the lake. Your input matters.” The EAC invites interested parties to complete an online survey at vlawmo.org/news or request a mail-in survey form at 651-2046070. Taillon asks that the online survey or a mail-in survey be completed by March 31, 2021. Press release
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