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Playwright relives Holocaust history in upcoming arts center production BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

Her story began in a Chicago bookstore in 1966. Celeste Raspanti was a Franciscan nun who was accompanying another sister to a doctor's appointment. Nuns always traveled in twos, she noted. Drawn to the poetry section at the Madison Avenue store, Raspanti picked up a book entitled, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” It

survivor: a girl called Raja. "At that moment, I knew I had my play," recalled the 88-year-old Raspanti, an English literature professor and playwright who borrowed money from her mother to buy the $4 book. Hence her journey began to find Raja Englander Lodinova and tell the story of the 15,000 Jewish children who passed through the

changed her life. Listed among the book's drawings and poems were the names of the artists — Jewish children who were imprisoned by the Nazis in Czechoslovakia's Terezin ghetto. Most did not survive. As Raspanti looked down the list of names in the book, one by one the listing ended with the child's date of death and the words "perished at Auschwitz." Until she came to the name of a

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Playwright and former nun Celeste Raspanti reads from the book “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” to an audience at the White Bear Center for the Arts Feb. 8. In 1967, she adapted the book into a play about children of the Holocaust.

Transportation ‘Hunger Games’: Bike trail shut out for funding Lake, question why the project is a perennial loser for grant money. “You would think an almost two-decades-old Met Council-approved program would get what it needs to complete it and move on. But it did not,” he said. Had the Vento project received the funding, money would not have been available until 2020, Brooks added. He noted that a conversation with parks department head Scott Yonke indicated the county will make $1 million available over the next few years to allow land acquisition or preparation to have the trail site ready when federal money does arrive. So there is still hope. County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt said the funding denial was “disappointing but not disheartening.” “We’re looking at other options to move this forward,” she said after the request failed. “I know we will be successful. This is our first time out with TAB. We will try again.”

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White Bear Lake hosts “Holes 4 Heroes” Above: Gilliam Decker watches while his son Landon, 6, waits for a nibble while ice fishing during the “Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament” Saturday, Feb. 11. It was the first time White Bear Lake hosted the tournament, held for members of the armed forces and their families. At left: Colleen Ryder shows Fishing for Life board member Todd Lindley the 3.25 -pound walleye she just caught (and released). Organizers said that more than 400 anglers registered for the event.

RAMSEY COUNTY — It’s back to the drawing board for Parks and Recreation Department staff after a funding request to extend the Bruce Vento Regional Trail was denied. About $4.1 million was requested through the Metropolitan Council to build a trail from Buerkle Road to the Highway 96/Lake Avenue intersection in White Bear Lake. The project was one of 39 in the multi-use trails and bikeways category that applied for federal funding in 2016. Ramsey County Communications Associate Alisha Seifert explained that projects receive funding based on an application score from the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and funds availability. The Bruce Vento extension received scores that placed it in the middle of those 39 projects. Unfortunately, there was only enough funding to approve the top 10 scores, she said. Trail advocates like Mike Brooks, head of NE Communities Bike Walk in White Bear

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IFT CARDS ARE profitable for those who sell them because 35 percent or more are never redeemed. IF YOU ARE at the age of 40 and want a comfortable lifestyle at retirement, you are going to have to put aside a minimum of $18,000 a year from age 40 to retirement. IN THE RECENT election, surveying or polling was 90 percent misleading. A lot of people refused to be polled. Exit polling was also very misleading. The media appeared to be extremely biased. MEDICAL PROVIDERS ARE big companies here in Minnesota and elsewhere. Each one is About the like a silo in that they cooperate very little with each other. It is Town also very hard for independent Gene Johnson practices or specialists to compete with them If you are in a specific system or silo, it’s hard for you to get recommendations to another silo provider. There may be a more recognized specialist that you have heard about, but you may not be referred because they are in a different sailor or health system. I WAS SURPRISED to learn that museums are considered a more reliable source of historical information than books, teachers, and even personal accounts by relatives. I DISCOVERED THAT with an appointment to the Supreme Court by the President the judge serves for life. The average time of service is 28 years, which can affect as many as three generations in the future. TWENTY-EIGHT PERCENT of Americans are happy in their jobs. There is no other developed nation in the world that has a higher percentage. That’s why Marcus Buckingham and Donald O Clifton, PH. D. got together and came up with the Strengths Finder evaluation. This helps people find better jobs and positions that they can enjoy. It also helps people play to their own strengths and the strengths of others. IT TOOK ME a long time to understand that employees want to succeed, want to be helpful, want to be trusted and they will do everything possible to show that they care and can be responsible. Over time I have learned to trust them and appreciate them more and more. I HAVE LEARNED from the Manufacturers Handbook (Bible) the very important lessons of life and how to deal with stress, discouragement and worthless worrying. Try reading some of it every day. There are guides for looking up situations and problems. For example try Matthew 6:25-34 on worry. A RECENT DISCOVERY is that the public schools in and around our area do not celebrate Christmas anymore. Some of the principles of the founding fathers of this country are set aside for political correctness. It was, however, encouraging this past Christmas to hear and see people from receptionists in offices to people on the street greeting each other with “Merry Christmas.” I HAVE DISCOVERED that driving habits have become more careless. For example, people run stop signs, don’t use their turn signals, drive at speeds which are unsafe in snowy, icey or rainy conditions, use cell phones and iPads while driving, texting and putting on make up. YOU KNOW YOU are aging when emails try to sell you a walk-in tub at least three times a week. PEER PRESSURE CAUSES teens to buy $300 jeans with holes in them or bleach marks on them. CANDY AND FLOWERS make for Happy Valentine’s Day smiles. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER

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ast week I had the opportunity to read to the second graders at Lakeaires Elementary School. Typically after I finish reading, they ask me questions. This year I decided to ask them some questions. I wanted to know from their perspective what city were Movers & services important to them. They told Shakers me they liked the snow plowJo ing, the police, Emerson garbage pickup and recycling and the parks. One little boy told me he liked his new street. They mentioned other things that were not city services like Cub Scouts and their doctor. I found it interesting to see what was important to them. The next day I was at a funeral for Ron Auger, a lifelong resident who served his country and his community. He remained active in the community and was serving on one of the city’s commissions.

This was a good exercise for me to take the time to think about our community, the people who live and work here and to realize we have something special. He reminded me of how many engaged citizens live here. In talking with some of the people helping with the funeral luncheon, I told them about my conversation with the second graders. They then proceeded to tell me what they felt made White Bear Lake a great place to live. One said the people were what made this a great place to live. She felt people volunteered more and were engaged in the community. Another said she liked the small town feel and the fact that she felt safe here. Another talked about our downtown and how it looks during the holidays with the lights on all the buildings. They all felt this was a special place. I thought about the past few

weeks when we’ve had events taking place on the lake. The Bearly Open, the Polar Plunge, and Fishing 4 Heroes all raised money for organizations. The Art Shanties, which will go on through February, make us happy and shows the creative side of people. These are all events staffed by our residents. This was a good exercise for me to take the time to think about our community, the people who live and work here and to realize we have something special. I thought about our city employees, who I think don’t consider what they do as a job but as a way of life. They are proud to be employees of White Bear Lake. I thought about the City Council who also cares about the city and who work so well together so that we can get the city’s business conducted in a civil and productive way. Too often we look for the negative and what’s not working. I encourage you to take a few minutes to look at the positive and what is working. I think you will like what you find. Jo Emerson is the mayor of White Bear Lake.

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Where is the outrage? There have been demonstrations and protests … some violent … expressing outrage over the Trump presidency. Women in particular have been most vociferous. I suggest that protesters look back at the behavior of past politicians before protesting too harshly. When John F. Kennedy was president, he was a womanizer using his position of power over interns and subordinates to satisfy his sexual peccadilloes. Bill Clinton was just as lecherous. The women involved with Clinton were trashed and demeaned. The question is: Why weren’t women just as outraged at the behavior of Kennedy or Clinton? When Ted Kennedy drunkenly drove off a bridge killing Mary Jo Kopechne, he waited a couple of days to sober up and come up with some hogwash story to explain his behavior. Kennedy’s attorneys, money and influence prevented him facing legal consequences. Women should have been marching and demonstrating to get justice for Mary Jo Kopechne and her parents … where was the outrage? Ivanka Trump and her children were harassed by a couple of jerks on an airplane. Why didn’t women scream and protest the unfair treatment of this woman … this mother? If this harassment had been aimed at Malia or Sasha Obama, there would have been gender and racial outrage. Chelsea Clinton is reportedly worth $15 million ... silence. Bill and Hillary are “worth” many more millions ... silence. However, when tuition goes up or health insurance care premiums rise, there is outrage. The Clintons have profited handsomely from quid pro quo without a peep. Now along comes Donald Trump. He has made some stupid statements and done outrageous things, but he hasn’t killed any women while driving drunk. In fact, he is a teetotaler. Trump is actually doing exactly what his campaign championed. Imagine that; a politician doing what he said he would do. So I suggest that protesters look at behavior of past politicians and ask themselves: is Trump really that bad? If so, there is another election just around the corner. We survived Governor “Turnbuckle” in Minnesota, we can survive Trump. David E. Wolff DDS White Bear Township

Disparity of event coverage On the front page of the Feb. 1 White Bear Press is a great picture of the Fire Department captain plunging into the icy water for the Polar Plunge benefit for Special Olympics. There were over 1,000 participants and the event raised over $190,000. For more pictures, go online. In the “Around the lake” section of the same paper, pages 11B-14B cover the Art Shanty Projects. I am very disappointed in the little coverage given the Polar Plunge. Think of all the preparations the participants go through to raise funds, make their costumes and get up the nerve to plunge in the icy water for a great cause. The Press had a special publication and distributed by “Press Publications” for Art Shanty. I wonder where the disparity of coverage starts and ends? Phyllis Benjamin White Bear Township

The beauty of free speech “Show respect or move out.” That was the message someone in a late model grey SUV pasted Saturday night to the framed painting by Jasper Johns of his 1954 rendition of the American Flag, positioned with the canton nearest to the ground and displayed on my front lawn. (Ref: “OK to have differences of opinion,” Letters to the Editor, Feb. 8). The day I placed it there, Jan. 20, 2017, the fi rst car that passed stopped, drove in my driveway, the driver pulled down their window and said, “Thanks

for doing that.” And therein lies the beauty of free speech and our obligation to voice our resistance when the leaders of our government, elected and appointed, set about to destroy the rights and freedoms that so many have fought and died for, including the right to display our flag in a position of extreme distress. Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the U.S. Code, Sect. 176, (b), “The flag should never be displayed with union down except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.” When challenged by an ex-service man, I referred to this code and was accused of “playing that game.” The gravity of the attack on our democracy at this present moment is anything but a game. The sad irony of interpreting the upside-down flag as disgraceful, given that the U.S. Code declares this exception, is only highlighted by (c) of the code, which states, “The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.” No exception. I am certain he has stood proudly, cap off, before football and baseball games alike when the flag was horizontally unfurled, but that is his right, which I honor, and ours based on the strength of our convictions, which he has earned for all of us. And as to the person who left the message on the flag, your threat is a sign of your weakness. Tom Fiutak White Bear Township

Single-payer health insurance plan In reference to the health insurance letter to President Donald Trump (Feb. 8, “Dear President Trump”), we have been advocating single-payer health care for many years. Diane’s plan sounds very good, efficient and affordable. Australia has public health insurance — single-payer, public transportation, instant runoff voting and the Green Party. Check it out. Jo Haus Birchwood

Questioning saturation of supermarkets I was surprised to read that community planners are excited about bringing in yet another grocery store, liquor store and pharmacy at the intersection of Centerville Road and Highway 96 (“HyVee coming to White Bear Lake,” Feb. 8). They feel there’s need in our area, which is at the border of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township. I live within walking distance of the intersection in question, and I count three liquor stores already available near the intersection: MGM and Cub on the west, and Haskell’s on the east of I-35E. As far as grocery stores, in addition to Cub Foods on Meadowlands Drive, there is a new Kowalski’s a little further west on 96 in Shoreview (which also has a liquor store). Or, take a short jaunt down I-35E to County Road E, and there are three more locations to buy groceries: the brand-new Fresh Thyme (includes a liquor store), plus Wal-Mart and Target. Pharmacies include Walgreens, Cub, Wal-Mart and Target. I am puzzled by statements that we are underserved when it comes to grocers, pharmacies and liquor stores. Drive a little further east into White Bear Lake, and there’s another Kowalski’s and a CVS pharmacy. No doubt I am not including all the places one can buy groceries, pharmaceuticals or liquor in this area. I apologize for (no doubt) leaving out some businesses. My point is not to advertise for any particular establishments; only to guard against oversaturation in our area, which could lead to stores having to close: either the new ones not being able to make a go of it, or the stores that have long served us being pushed out of existence. Regarding traffic, the intersection of 96 and Centerville Road is already difficult for pedestrians to navigate. It’s hard to get across all the lanes in the allotted time that a typical light allows. If car traffic

increases, it will become all the more dangerous to cross 96 or Centerville Road on foot. Are pedestrian bridges part of the plan? Lisa Wersal Vadnais Heights

Consider all health care ideas As a follow-up to Diane Peterson’s letter (“Dear President Trump,” Feb. 8), urging President Trump to enlarge Medicare is a good idea (especially for those who are not yet of retirement age) but universal health care has been an option for a good many years. I would hope that not only President Trump but also all our elected officials would give it consideration. We know the health care system is broken; all ideas need to be carefully considered and a reform/fi x applied quickly. Vernita Kennen White Bear Lake

Medicare there for rainy day In reference to the letter “Dear President Trump” (Feb. 8), I have struggled long and hard to communicate a Tweet, but it is near impossible to express a compelling and complete idea with 143 characters. However this open letter simply reinforces my hope that President Trump’s promise to save Social Security and provide “healthcare for everybody” should be his saving grace. Another point I would like to add is that “risk” in a single payer plan is spread not only across all the population but across each of our lives over time. Many a year we have our health and don’t need to spend our time in healthcare, but at the point in our lives we need it, we have chipped in ahead and will continue to pay in to the same “pool” we can rely on. Private insurers take their annual cuts out, cut their expensive enrollees (the enrollment period is really for this purpose) and pay their CEOs millions in annual salary and expensive benefits. That money is profit and is gone, but in Medicare it is there for a rainy day. Tom Larsen Vadnais Heights

Pedestrian’s sidewalk complaint As a citizen walker, why is the slush plowed from Fourth Street to the sidewalk and left to freeze? Happened last year, also. Roger Cadwell White Bear Lake

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Public invited to meeting on Stillwater Road improvements Feb. 22 The public is invited to an open house to discuss County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Mahtomedi High School in the Commons Room. CSAH 12 is also known at Stillwater Road and 75th Street. The high school is at 8000 75th St., Mahtomedi. The public is invited to learn more about this project, provide any input, and share any concerns about Stillwater Road/75th Street. Washington County, along with partner cities, will seek public input throughout the study. During the first public open house, the county is seeking input on existing transportation issues people experience on the roadway.

During the second public open house, scheduled for this summer, the project team will share drawings of improvement alternatives. Finally, during the third open house, scheduled for winter 2018, the county will share the long-term transportation improvements recommended for construction in 2019 and 2021.

tion deadline is Feb. 17. Floor hockey classes are being offered to girls and boys ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 10. The program begins Saturday, February 18 and takes place at the AFSA high school gym in Vadnais Heights. The registration deadline is Feb. 16. Online registration is available at www. cityvadnaisheights.com. For more information, call 651-204-6000.

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Yoga classes announced

The Vadnais Heights Park and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for winter youth indoor soccer and floor hockey classes. Indoor soccer classes are being offered to girls and boys ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 8. The program begins on Wednesday, Feb. 22 and takes place at Vadnais Heights Elementary. The registra-

A 10-week yoga session is coming up 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, March 20 to May 22 at the Vadnais Heights Commons. Nancy Erickson of Vadnais Heights has been practicing yoga for more than 18 years and teaching for eight years. The class will be for mixed levels. The fee is $75 for residents and $85 for nonres-

idents. The registration deadline is Friday, March 17 or until full. Online registration is available at www. cityvadnaisheights.com. For more information, call 651-204-6000.

Adult softball leagues forming The Vadnais Heights Park and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for the upcoming USSSA adult softball season. Several adult leagues play on various weekdays. Early-bird registration ends April 1 and registration will close April 21 or until full. Games begin in early May and take place at the Community Park Softball Complex in Vadnais Heights. Online registration is available at www.cityvadnaisheights. com. For more information, call 651204-6000.

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Murder charges filed in overdose death BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

A Roseville man, 50, was charged with third-degree murder last week for allegedly causing the death of a White Bear Lake woman by giving her a “speedball” of drugs last fall. Trina Marie Maurstad, 28, died from a drug overdose last October after an acquaintance, Victor Wayne Lynch, allegedly gave her several “speedballs” of heroin and methamphetamine over the course of a day at the Red Roof Inn in Roseville, according to a complaint fi led in Ramsey County District Court. A woman who was with Maurstad at the Inn, but did not take the speedballs and instead went into the bathroom and placed them in her purse, said she had warned Maurstad “about allowing someone else to mix and inject her shots because she

would not be aware of the strengths of the contents of the mixture,” according to the complaint. The woman also said she thought she saw Lynch inject the drugs into Maurstad's arm himself at least once. The woman called 911 when Maurstad began showing signs of overdose and began CPR, according to the complaint. Paramedics administered Narcan, which did not work. Maurstad was transported to the Hennepin County Medical Center, where she died. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner reported Maurstad died “as a result of mixed drug toxicity including heroin and methamphetamine,” according to the complaint. Syringes recovered from the witness’ purse also contained heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl, the same substances found in medical samples from Maurstad's body.

The witness also stated Maurstad had gone to visit Lynch, who was a maintenance worker at the Inn, to get heroin and to talk about her boyfriend, who was his friend. Lynch was arrested on Friday in Circle Pines, according to Roseville Police Department Lt. Lorne Rosand. Lynch was apparently staying with someone in the area, Rosand noted. He was arrested by the Centennial Lakes Police Department with a canine unit from Fridley and the Ramsey County Apprehension Unit. Lynch has two prior controlled substance convictions, according to court records. Maurstad was the mother of three sons, according to her obituary.

the area of Century Avenue and I-694 at 6:18 p.m. Feb. 4. His blood alcohol level was 0.14. • A woman was cited for driving after revocation in the 3200 block of Highway 61 at 11:16 p.m. Feb. 4. A passenger was arrested on a warrant. • A White Bear Lake man, 18, was found trespassing on the property of a battered women's shelter in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 11:56 p.m. Feb. 4. He was arrested on a warrant. • A man was arrested on a warrant in the 4800 block of Highway 61 at 1:09 p.m. Feb. 5. • A yellow Lab and a setter were reported running loose in the area of Lake Avenue at 8:09 a.m. Feb. 5. • A vehicle was reported broken into in the 3500 block of Midland Avenue at 8:34 a.m. Feb. 5. • Theft of a cell phone was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street at 2:20 p.m. Feb. 5. • A St. Paul man, 33, was arrested on several warrants in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue at 4:49 p.m. Feb. 5. • A man, 41, was arrested for third-degree DWI in the area of White Bear Avenue and South Shore Blvd. at 10:10 p.m. Feb. 5. His blood alcohol level was 0.13. • A White Bear Lake man, 19, and a North Oaks man, 19, were cited for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1400 block of Highway 96 at 11:53 p.m. Feb. 5. • Three adults and two juveniles were arrested for aggravated robbery in the area of Highway 61 and Shady Lane at 12:23 a.m. Feb. 6. Two juvenile male victims were found. • Theft of a fi rearm was reported in the 3900 block of White Bear Avenue at 11:18 a.m. Feb. 6. It was stolen sometime over the weekend. • Credit card fraud was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street at 11:29 a.m. Feb. 6. The total loss was $165. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Avenue at 7:29 p.m. Feb. 6. The estimated loss was $200. Upon further investigation, it was determined the case was related to a burglary that occurred in the area on Feb. 4.

• A loose yellow Lab was reported in the area of Eugene Street at 9:05 a.m. Feb. 7. • Credit card fraud was reported in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue at 6:28 p.m. Feb. 7. • A yellow Lab running around was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. at 7:21 p.m. Feb. 7. • A St. Paul man, 30, was arrested after fleeing from an officer in a vehicle and on foot. He was arrested a short distance out on White Bear Lake near Ramsey County Beach. The vehicle was a reported stolen car from St. Paul. The man also had outstanding warrants. • Theft of a running vehicle from a resident's driveway was reported in the 1700 block of Ninth Street at 10:07 p.m. Feb. 8. The vehicle had been running for about 10 minutes. It was located abandoned half a mile away behind a business on Ninth Street. Property stolen from inside the vehicle was valued at $1,150. The vehicle keys were left behind. • A maintenance worker in the 1700 block of Fourth Street reported seeing someone dump garbage in a dumpster in the 1700 block of Fourth Street at 4:07 p.m. Feb. 8. • A resident reported a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and identification documents missing from their apartment and storage unit in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road at 8:59 a.m. Feb. 9. The resident had last seen the items last May. • A Brooklyn Center woman was arrested and her vehicle was towed after she was reported driving all over the road in the area of McKnight Road. The woman was also concealing drugs and paraphernalia. • A resident turned in a bag of suspected marijuana to the police department, which they found on the ground in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at midnight. • A White Bear Lake man, 32, was arrested for domestic assault and interference with a 911 call in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue at 8:35 p.m. Feb. 9.

Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • Burglary was reported in the 4600 block of Centerville Road at 1:32 a.m. Feb. 3. • Theft of a trailer was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road at 8:07 a.m. Feb. 3. • A storage unit owner reported someone had changed the lock on their unit in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road at 10:19 a.m. Feb. 3. • Theft of hockey sticks in the 1300 block of Highway 96 was reported at 11:01 a.m. Feb. 3. • A harassment complaint was reported in the 2100 block of Division Court at 1:32 p.m. Feb. 3. • A resident in the 1900 block of Webber Street reported jewelry missing from her room at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 3. • Burglary was reported in the 3800 block of Prairie Road at 4:37 p.m. Feb. 3. • A stolen backpack and broken window were reported in the 2600 block of County Road E at 5:49 p.m. Feb. 3. • Possible bank account hacking was reported in the 3400 block of Willow Avenue at 6:29 p.m. Feb. 3. • Possible shoplifting was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue at 11:55 p.m. Feb. 3. • A Mahtomedi man, 38, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the area of I-694 at 2:07 a.m. Feb. 4. • Theft of a laptop and other items from a vehicle that was broken into was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road at 7:41 a.m. Feb. 4. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 4. • Credit card fraud was reported in the 3800 block of Crestwood Place at 10:37 a.m. Feb. 4. • Theft of license plates was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road at 11:18 p.m. Feb. 4. • Surveillance video showed four juvenile males rummaging through several vehicles in the 1800 block of Second Street overnight Feb. 4. $30 worth of items was reported stolen. • A man, 31, was arrested for third-degree DWI in

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

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BIRCHWOOD • A Birchwood man, 51, was cited at 4:01 a.m. Jan. 31 on East County Line Road N. and Cedar Street for expired registration. • A North Oaks man, 75, was cited Feb. 2 on East County Line Road and Birchwood Avenue for expired registration.

GRANT • A burglary in progress reported at 10:00 p.m. Jan. 30 in the 11000 block of Lockridge Court N. turned out to be two males whose

• A Willernie woman, 54, was cited at 1:44 a.m. Jan. 29 on Wildwood Road and Lincolntown Avenue for driving after suspension. • A Maplewood man, 43, was cited Feb. 1 on Warner Avenue S. and Chatham Road for failing to stop at a stop sign. • A resident in the 230 block of Hallam Avenue S. on Feb. 1 reported an unknown person ordering several cell phones through his cell phone account. • A Marine on St. Croix man, 22, was cited Feb. 1 in the 780 block of Stillwater Road for handicapped

parking violation and wrong address on driver's license. • A Mahtomedi woman, 47, was cited Feb. 2 on Griffi n Avenue N. and Juniper Street for failing to stop at a stop sign. • A Mahtomedi woman, 56, was cited Feb. 2 on Long Lake Road N. and Echo Lake Avenue N. for speeding 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. • A White Bear Lake woman, 36, was cited Feb. 3 on Century Avenue N. and Long Lake Road for no taillight, no proof of insurance and driving after revocation. • A Hastings youth, 17, was issued a juvenile citation at 12:27 a.m. Feb. 4 in the 100 block of Mahtomedi Avenue for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. • A resident in the 1300 block of Warner Avenue S. reported some-

one entering his vehicle overnight Feb. 3-4. A checkbook is missing and the vehicle owner’s manual was found lying on the ground. • Tools were reported stolen after a break-in Feb. 4 to a detached garage in the 200 block of Juniper Street. • A Mahtomedi woman, 24, was cited at 2:46 a.m. Feb. 5 on East Avenue and Hickory Street for driving after suspension.

WILLERNIE • A fl ashlight, CD's and an ice scraper were reported stolen Jan. 28 from a motor vehicle parked in the 400 block of Kimberly Road.

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

VADNAIS HEIGHTS • Stockdale Road residents had the unsettling experience of someone pounding on their front door Jan. 25 at 4 a.m. They were not expecting anyone and called 911. “They did the right thing,” said Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier. The suspect was gone when deputies arrived. • A man nearly fell victim to computer fraud Jan. 31 after hiring the “Supremo Co.” to fix his machine. The 63-year-old turned over financial and Social Security information to Supremo and later learned the company had made attempts to withdraw funds from his checking account. When he was unable to later contact Supremo, he called 911 and an investigation continues. Internet users are reminded to not share financial information with strangers online. • A woman wrote a $1,300 check to a car dealership in the 3400 block of Hwy. 61 the afternoon of Feb. 6 and drove off in a new Mitsubishi Mirage. The check, supposedly for a down payment on the vehicle, bounced. Deputies are looking for the 41-year-old East Bethel suspect who is facing a felony theft charge. • Animal Control officers checked on a report of a number of animals housed in a single-family home in the 3300 block of Arcade Street Feb. 6 that was over the limit of three allowed. No one was home except for the animals when officers checked, who counted four dogs and four cats through the windows. The cats and dogs were “living in unsatisfactory conditions,” the report said. An investigation continues. • Mail containing checks and hanging out of an overstuffed blue mailbox was stolen outside a post office branch on Centerville Road on Feb. 6. The box, popular with businesses in the area, cannot handle

the volume of mail put in the box toward the end of each business day. Two stolen checks were cashed that night at area Wal-Mart stores; one for $204 and another for $39. An investigation is underway. • Charges are pending against a girl for theft and financial transaction card fraud Feb. 6 regarding $51 in cash and credit cards that went missing from a purse the night of Feb. 6 at an apartment in the 1100 block of County Road D. The credit card had been used illegally that night. The suspect, a 16-year-local, was visiting residents as was the 36-year-old Maplewood owner of the purse. An investigation continues.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • Deputies, answering a Feb. 4 report of “22 cars racing on Bald Eagle Lake,” found one remaining vehicle “stuck in the cattails.” A 20-year-old Vadnais Heights man was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail on a gross-misdemeanor third-degree DWI charge. His passenger, a 19-year-old Bloomington man, was charged with possession of illegal drug paraphernalia, namely a metal grinder. • A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man found passed out

behind the wheel of his running vehicle in the parking lot of Otter Lake Elementary School in the wee hours of Feb. 5 was booked into jail on a DWI charge. • A snowmobile, covered in cattails, was found near Bald Eagle Lake at Portland Avenue and Mallard Pond Drive the afternoon of Feb. 5. The 1998 Polaris machine with a broken windshield was impounded after deputies learned it had been reported stolen. A passerby said the machine “was there at 9 a.m. that morning.” • A White Bear Lake man was arrested the afternoon of Feb. 6 in the 1700 block of Ridgewood Avenue on charges of disorderly conduct and fleeing police on foot. The man was given the Taser treatment but still attempted to flee the scene. The 31-year-old had “been acting erratically” in nearby Mead Park, including “dancing strangely,” according to female witnesses. • Deputies investigating reports of unpleasantness on First Street the evening of Feb. 7 arrested a 59-year -old man who had “knocked his 21-year-old daughter down” over issues of “having people over,” according to their report. Dad was booked into jail on pending charges of “disorderly conduct, domestic assault inflicting harm and fifth-degree assault causing fear.”

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PLAYWRIGHT: Children of Terezin subject of play written in 1967

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly” The last, the very last, so richly, brightly dazzlingly yellow. Perhaps if the sun’s tears would sing against a white stone … Such, such a yellow Is carried lightly ’way up high. It went away I’m sure because it wished to kiss the world goodbye. For seven weeks I’ve lived in here, Penned up inside this ghetto But I have found my people here. The dandelions call to me And the white chestnut candles in the court. Only I never saw another butterfly. That butterfly was the last one. Butterflies don’t live in here, In the ghetto.

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doors of Terezin, an 18th-century fortress once used by Austrian royalty. When the Russians liberated the concentration camp May 8, 1945, about 100 children were still alive. The play was performed for the first time in 1967 by a college group and repertory company in Milwaukee, where Raspanti was teaching. Fifty years later, "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" has been performed all over the world and translated into French, Italian, Czech and German. She received permission from the book’s publisher to use the title in her adaptation. Born in Prague Aug. 25, 1929, Raja was deported to Terezin on Jan. 30, 1942. The collection of children's art in the book contains 23 of her drawings; teachers considered her one of the more talented artists, Raspanti said. She located Raja with assistance of the curator of a Jewish museum in Prague. She was a doctor of research on diseases of mothers and children, he wrote. Early correspondence with the woman came with a request: Could Raspanti come to her? Providence stepped in to help the nun fund a trip to Czechoslovakia when she received a letter on a long sheet of paper that read: "Dear Sister, I am a Jewish man and I wish to do a mitzvah. I am bringing the drawings of the children of Terezin to New York. I want people to know this story. I heard you are writing a play and I would like to see it." When Raspanti wrote back to say she was still in the research stage, the man, who will forever remain anonymous to everyone but the nun, sent her a blank check. "I want to send you to Prague and meet Raja," he said. So she did. Raja was educated in England after the war, so language was not a barrier between the two women. "We clicked," Raspanti recalled. She also recalled anxious moments waiting for Raja's reaction after reading her play. "How could you know?" said the survivor to the nun. "How could you know, a Christian, the things you placed here? How did you know I fell in love in the camp? What the teachers did for the children to give them hope?" Raspanti learned her father had died while she was

IF YOU GO: The play “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” will be performed by Northern Starz Children’s Theatre 7 p.m. March 10 and 3 and 7 p.m. March 11 at White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance by contacting whitebeararts.org or calling 651-407-0597. Northern Starz received funding for the project from The Minneapolis Jewish Federation and Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council.

Written by Pavel Friedmann, perished at Auschwitz Sept. 29, 1944

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in Eastern Europe so she cut her trip short. She had arranged to stop in New York and visit the man who funded her trip. When she arrived at the airport, she learned he had died too, the same day as Raja’s father. Raja was in the audience in 1967 when the play opened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Again, a group of men who wanted to do a mitzvah paid for her trip. “God was taking care of us,” Raspanti said. “I would ask her, ‘How is it you are so whole?’ She was not angry or bitter. She told me, ‘I learned in the camp you were what you were. The camp drew character out of you and you became stronger.’” Raja’s mother Rozina helped create a secret school in the camp and also survived, but just barely. She was called to the train station for transport to Auschwitz when a guard heard her say goodbye in perfect German to her sobbing daughter. He took pity and let them both return to the camp. It was liberated the next day. “The Nazis were dumb,” Raspanti stated. “They thought it was OK to let the children draw, paint and write poetry. Don't we know that the most effective people in the world are the artists and poets? The Nazis thought they were destroying these children.

Yet we know their names. This book has 60 examples of their artwork. There are more than 4,000 drawings and 6,000 poems preserved at the Jewish museum in Prague.” The work, she explained, was saved by the teachers who rolled the papers up in rags and buried them in the four corners of the camp. After the war ended, older people remembered and unearthed the bundles. Most of the survivors went to Israel, Raspanti said. She met many of them in 1992 when she was invited to the opening of the Jewish museum at Terezin, 50 years later. “Many knew they survived for a reason and became active in government,” she said. “They were lively and enthusiastic people. They justified the fact they survived." Today, the former nun and retired professor lives in St. Paul and is an archivist for the St. Paul cathedral. She still communicates with Raja, who is in poor health. The play has been a very important part of her life, Raspanti told the audience. “People repeatedly stepped into my life to make this story come about. I’ve learned if it’s meant to be, God will find a way to make it happen. “This is my legacy,” Raspanti added. “It is important to me that history is told. I still get letters from people who remember this play. They say they will never forget it.”

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Although an appeal process is available to applicants, Ramsey County chose not to appeal the score. “The process is really competitive. It’s all the federal money spent regionally,” pointed out Reinhardt’s executive assistant, Darren Tobolt. “In the meantime, we continue planning. We have other resources to work on drawings to make this a shovel-ready project for when funding can be found. It’s an ‘aw shucks’ moment but it doesn’t kill the project by any means.” White Bear Lake City Manager Ellen Richter said she wasn’t surprised the grant application was denied. “In our experience, we don’t always get a grant the first time around, so we resubmit,” she said. “We know the trail will happen; it’s just getting a grant in at the right time and making it stronger. This should not overshadow how far we’ve come. It’s huge we were even at the point to submit for funding.” Brooks contends that those projects receiving funding were fairly new and in highly populated areas, which may have swayed the TAB scoring.

After looking at criteria that included potential usage (a score of 40 of 200 points), safety (180 of 250), role in the transportation system and economy (200 of 200), and multimodal (40 of 100), Brooks maintains the Vento project did not score higher because the trail segment is in communities with smaller populations and a lack of multi-modal transit options. Calling it the “TAB Hunger Games,” the walkability/bicycling advocate dislikes the way the grant program is structured because it forces cities and counties to compete for a limited funding supply. “Our primary state agencies make us duke it out,” Brooks said. “There should be a collective implemented policy for funding and project selection that elevates diversity and safe facilities while working to fund the repairing and modernizing of our transportation system. We also have the Safe Routes to School Hunger Games. Why should we only have safe routes to school; why not everywhere?” Added Brooks: “I believe Ramsey County when they say they will get this done to improve conditions for anyone who is not in a motorized vehicle. The question is simply when?”

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At home on White Bear Lake Lady Bear, a full-scale polar bear puppet, took a stroll on the ice Saturday, Feb. 11 at Shanty Village. The she-bear will make a last appearance Feb. 18 as part of the Ice Shanty Projects, which wrap up Feb. 26 on White Bear Lake.

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School leader lays blocks on foreign soil BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

Mahtomedi School Board member Kevin Donovan didn't expect he would cry when he went to the Dominican Republic to help build a school last month, but cry he did. Donovan, along with about 30 education leaders from across the nation, spent a week in Rio Grande on a Lifetouch Memory Mission trip. Along with 20 Lifetouch school photography staff, they made progress on building a school in the mountainous community in the center of the country. Donovan said that students in the area really do walk 2 miles to school uphill both ways. Lifetouch has been working on building a school in the area so students don't have to walk so far. Donovan and his team worked on the second story of the K-8 school, which is expected to be fi nished by local workers in March. Next year's Memory Mission team will work on a dining hall and playground. Volunteers on the Lifetouch trip formed an assembly line day after day to transport cinder blocks up to the second story. “I have never worked so hard in my life — physically,” he remembered. The concrete was all mixed by hand with shovels. When fi nished, the school will hold 180 students. Lifetouch has been taking annual trips to the Dominican Republic since 2011 and has completed another school nearby in Constanza. It works in partnership with a local pastor, Angel Upia. Most students in the Dominican Republic only attend school through eighth grade. Only a select few are

chosen for higher education, and in the Rio Grande area most end up working in agriculture. “If you don't go on to higher education, you become a harvester of big vegetables,” Donovan said. Volunteers also had the chance to visit with locals. “Here are people that had nothing, and she invited us in for a cup of coffee,” Donovan remembered of one of the parents. While on the trip, Donovan did a live video chat with Brooke Carlson's Spanish class at Mahtomedi Middle School and students had the opportunity to ask questions about what it was like in the Dominican Republic.

Taking home takeaways Donovan, who is also the development director of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF), said he plans to implement what he learned on the trip into his work for students in the district. “When we go home, what is our call to action?” he asked himself. He said there is poverty right in Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake, and he wants to do even more to address it. “Do we know, and do we care about what is out there?” he asked. Donovan said 10 to 12 percent of students in the school district are in the free and reduced lunch program. The MAEF Angel Fund provides clothing, backpacks and other items to students in need. Donovan's goal in his work on the board and foundation is to empower every student to “follow their aspirations and goals.” Donovan also learned that achieving happiness doesn't need to be equated with the American way of

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Mahtomedi School Board member Kevin Donovan visits with a student in the Dominican Republic while on a Lifetouch Memory Mission trip last month.

A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 14, @ 7:00 PM - Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Your voice will be heard as those residents in attendance will Approve by Vote the Town’s 2018 Preliminary Tax Levy & will hear updates on Township activities & comments from public officials in attendance. MAKE A DIFFERENCE VOLUNTEER – The following boards/commissions/agencies associated with the Township have vacancies. For more information or to request an application for the Park Board or Utility Commission openings, please either visit our website at ci.whitebeartownship.org, contact us via e-mail at wbt@whitebeartownship.org or give us a call. PARK BOARD – The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month @ 6:30 p.m. at the Town Administrative Offices. The Board’s mission is to advise the Town Board on matters pertaining to the planning of future parks, playgrounds & open space areas in the Township, maintenance & installation of parks, equipment & facilities, park events (Township Day) & other matters referred to it by the Town Board. UTILITY COMMISSION – The commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. at the Town Administrative Offices. The Commission’s mission is to review & advise the Town Board on matters pertaining to sewer & water service & refuse collection & disposal services.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION – VLAWMO is in need of a representative from the Township to serve on the Technical Commission. The TEC is involved in the day-to-day activities of VLAWMO & are on the forefront of helping the organization achieve its goals. The Commission meets on the 2nd Friday of the month @ 7:30 a.m. at Vadnais Heights City Hall. Duties of the Commission include: • Provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for projects & program to support the watershed’s issues & goals • Approve monthly expenditures that fall within the accepted annual budget • Approve a regular activity report for the Board of Directors • Submit a recommended budget to the Board each spring • Assist in the development & execution of projects & programs approved in the VLAWMO Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan If you’d like to be part of the VLAWMO team, please contact Tom Riedesel @ 651.747.2761 or visit www.vlamo.org for information. WATER EFFICIENCY REBATES HAVE BEEN DEPLETED – If in the future the Township receives more funds to once again start the rebate program, we will put information on the Township’s website & here in the News & Views.

Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 accumulation of possessions. The Dominicans he met seemed as happy as anyone. “These students were as happy as any student I've ever seen,” he said. “Because of all of our stuff are we unhappy? … Do we need all of this stuff?” Donovan, whose term as president of the Minnesota School Boards Association ended last month, said he was chosen to go on the trip after the organization’s board won the

2016 Innovation Award from the National School Boards Association for its work in equity, diversity and inclusion. Included in the award was a trip with Lifetouch for one of the members, and he was chosen to go. For more information, visit www. lifetouchmemorymission.com. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

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Kevin Donovan, of Mahtomedi, helped construct the second story of a school building with 30 other education leaders from across the U.S.

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Delays push Goodwill opening back 3 months BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Rain has put a damper on the Goodwill opening — literally. Originally scheduled to open in early March, the timeline has been pushed back to June 1, according to the developer. Vincent Driessen, of the Minneapolis-based Driessen Group LLC, noted a variety of reasons for the delay, but mostly blamed last fall’s weather. “The timing was inappropriate for us,” he said. “The construction site was wide open when we got all that rain, which put us a couple months behind schedule. At least it raised the water level of White Bear Lake.” The Driessen Group has been a commercial retail developer for more than 20 years both locally and nationally, and has done multiple Goodwill stores. “We consider them a teammate,” noted Driessen. “We have helped them roll out new development plans for a number of stores over the last 10 years.” When asked what he liked about the site at 4500 Centerville Road, the answer was location, location, location. The address offers great proximity to the intersection of I-35E, Centerville Road and Highway 96, Driessen noted. “Retailers do well there because the area infrastructure serves a 5-mile trade area in all directions.” When he heard the HyVee received unanimous approval from the city’s Planning Commission, Driessen said it’s another example of “amplifying the positives of this intersection.” At a Planning Commission meeting last May,

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Construction of the new Goodwill on Centerville Road is behind schedule, mostly due to weather.

Lynn Dahl, Goodwill real estate director, said the White Bear Lake store is anticipated to have more volume than Maplewood with sales near $1.5 million the fi rst year. The company also pays property taxes. The thrift store and donation center under construction is 20,600 square feet on 4.3 acres. The site was considered environmentally sensitive and a challenge to develop when plans were fi rst submitted. Driessen likes to think they’ve minimized the impact on the site’s wetlands. “We’re taking what were derogated quality

wetlands and we’re improving them, we think, for the end product. They’re smaller but of higher quality,” he said. “This Goodwill is one of their prototypes,” Driessen added. “It’s modified to fit the site and to meet the design requirements of the city.” When asked if he has a connection to the area, the developer shared the fact he sails E scows and considers many in the White Bear sailing community his pals. Driessen recalled his father taking him to Johnson Boat Works as a kid. “I’ll never forget the smells of boat resins in that place,” he said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON RACE IN MINNESOTA

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

STEM SATURDAY: FROGS, VOLTS AND VINEGAR!

When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Bakken Museum-led workshop teaches kids 6-12 about the invention of the battery and gives them the opportunity to engage in engineering and experiments. Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

TAMARACK NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 18 (and the third Saturday of every month) Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter

Lake Rd. Details: Learn about photography techniques, equipment and projects in this free joint activity with the 3M Camera Club. Free; no registration required. Contact: parks. co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

Washington Square Bar & Grill. 3 mile hike lasts approx. 1 hour. Arrive early to see the Art Shanty Projects. Contact: 651-354-9537

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IN VADNAIS HEIGHTS

When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 (and the 3rd Tuesday of every PARENT’S NIGHT OUT month) When: 4-8 p.m. Where: Vadnais Saturday, Feb. 18 Heights City Hall, 800 E. Where: White Bear County Road E Area YMCA, 2100 Details: Join the Orchard Ln., White Bear White Bear Area Lake Senior Program and Details: Parents can the Metropolitan Area enjoy a few hours away while kids participate in Agency on Aging to learn about ‘Senior Linkage age-appropriate themed Line: Who Are We and activities. $20/child or What Do We Do?’ Free – $15/Y members. Contact: 651-777-8103 or no registration needed. Contact: 651-204-6000 ymcamn.org/locations/ or cityvadnaisheights. white_bear_area_ymca com

Horseshoes on Ice WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 & Sunday, Feb. 19

OPEN SKATING

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

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Enjoy the day off of school with a naturalist by following animal tracks and discovering hidden homes beneath the snow on a snowshoe hike. Ages 4-10. $12.38/parent-child pair; $6 snowshoe rental. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

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When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Hike along the lake, followed by treats at

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CENTURY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE

When: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Where: Century College West Campus Gym, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Annual open house for prospective students to meet with faculty, tour facilities, and get information about programs, admissions, cost and ﬁnancial aid. $20 college application fee waived and prizes given including 2 $500 tuition giveaways. Contact: 651-773-1700 or century.edu

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors can bring a bag lunch and play games with friends. Coffee and dessert provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

‘NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FOR A STABLE CLIMATE’ When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist

WHERE: White Bear VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S

Who beneﬁts: Mahtomedi, Early Childhood programs that educate our youngest learners and families from birth through pre-kindergarten including ECFE, Preschool, School Readiness, and Early Childhood Screenings.

DETAILS: Two person teams, $10/ person. Sunday is for VFW and Auxiliary members only. CONTACT: dcampanaro@gmail. com

Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Members of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby will lead a forum about CCL’s marketbased strategy to reduce climate-changing CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Open to the public. Contact: 651-426-2369; whitebearunitarian.org

ADULT SKATING TEAM OPEN HOUSE

When: 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Vadnais Heights Sports Center, 1490 County Rd E East Details: The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team will host an open house for skaters who are interested in joining the team for next year’s season. Contact: Shannon, kinle005@d.umn.edu

FRIENDS AND FAMILY CPR

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: Participants will learn how to do

E Early Childhood 10 1 Days of Love! What is it: It takes a village to raise a child and the Mahtomedi Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council is seeking donations from the Zephyr Community to do just that.

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To track our progress through our Early Childhood 10 Days of Love February 8th - 17th. go to: www.facebook.com/mahtomediEC Online Donations with a credit or debit card can be made here: www.mahtomedipto.com/10-daysof-love-1 If you prefer Checks can be made out to: Mahtomedi Community Education Mail to: Wildwood Elementary School Attn: Julie Toppson/Mahtomedi Early Childhood 8698 75th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082

CPR and use an AED in this free, noncertiﬁed American Heart Association class. Register by e-mail. Contact: cvoss@ whitebearlake.org

LADIES NIGHT OUT

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

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

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When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: Wildwood FARE FOR ALL When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Library, 763 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Feb. 24 Details: Explore Where: First Lutheran features that make your Church, 4000 Linden St. iPad more functional Details: Open to including navigation everyone to purchase skills, organization, apps fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages and settings. Contact: 651-426-2042 at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. TODDLER OBSTACLE Contact: fareforall.org COURSE When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 ‘RAISE THE CURTAIN’ ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd When: 6 p.m. Friday, St. Feb. 24

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When: Exhibit runs through March 4 during gallery hours (see website) Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long. Ave. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

BEAT THE BLAHS WITH MUSIC WITH LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS

TASTE OF SHOREVIEW

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, Details: Food & wine tasting fundraiser for the Slice of Shoreview Days. $20 or 2 for $35 in advance; $25 or 2 for $40 at the door. Contact: sliceof shoreview.com

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, 1599 McKusick Rd. N., Stillwater Details: Variety of crafters and vendors, free coffee and cookies, cash bar. Contact: 715-5571785 or facebook.com/ Stillwater-Flea-Market

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INDOOR FARMERS MARKET

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

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32nd Annual Wedding Expo WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday,

DETAILS: Over 40 vendors, samples, cake walk, entertainment and door prizes. Brides free; $5/guest.

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WHERE: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake

Details: Kids 6 months-5 years can expend energy in a specially-designed active obstacle course. Adults must stay during play time. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

SOFTBALL ON ICE TOURNAMENT

When: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: White Bear Lake VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Each team must have at least 3 co-ed members. Prize money awarded. $125/team; guaranteed 2 games. Contact: 651-231-5607 or dcampanaro@gmail. com

WE SAVE HISTORY – WHY?

When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: See how the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society is Preserving History for

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generations to come. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

When: 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, March 2 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on ‘ideas worth spreading’. This month’s program is ‘How CRISP-R Lets us Edit our DNA’. Free; registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007

1ST THURSDAY LUNCH FOR SENIORS

When: noon Thursday, March 2 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Bingo follows lunch. Menu items announced 2 weeks prior to event. $5; advance registration only in person at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E, by mail or

online. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Training course designed to teach participants the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, learn about early intervention and how to help a youth in crisis or with a substance abuse challenge. Registration required. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org

Music JUSTIN ROBERTS AND THE NOT READY FOR NAP TIME PLAYERS

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Where: Mounds View

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When: Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 21 Where: St. Paul LAKE WOBEGON BRASS RiverCentre, 175 W. BAND HYMN SING Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Details: Home Feb. 26 building and remodeling Where: St. Andrews information, exhibitors, Lutheran Church, food demonstrations and 900 Stillwater Rd., garden seminars. $9/ Mahtomedi Details: A Philip Wilby adults; $6/seniors; $2.50 children 6-12. Hymnfest with LWBB, Contact: homeand the Sheldon Theatre patioshow.com Brass Band, the Twin Cities Brass Band, the Winona Brass Band, and BRINE’S FROZEN BOCCE Lakewood Temple of the BALL TOURNAMENT Salvation Army. Free When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and open to the public. Saturday, Feb. 18 Contact: lwbb.org Where: Brine’s Restaurant and Bar, 219 S. Main St., Stillwater JAZZ ENSEMBLE Details: 25th Annual CONCERT event takes place in When: 3 p.m. Sunday, the parking lot behind Feb. 26 the restaurant. Call to Where: Century register a team. College West Campus Contact: 651-439-7556 Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Free concert LYNN JOHNSON is open to the public. MEMORIAL ICE FISHING Contact: century.edu CONTEST When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Centerville Lake, Anoka County Boat Launch Details: FamilyART SHANTIES friendly event hosted by When: 10 a.m-4 p.m. the Centerville Lions weekends, through Feb. club includes food, rafﬂe, 26 door prizes, beer and Where: White Bear drinks. Tickets: one hole Lake County Park for $10; 2 for $15. Details: Artist create Contact: facebook. a ‘village’ of shanties com/centervillelionsmn on the frozen lake to showcase art and entertainment. Free and FAMILY MORNING open to the public. SNOWSHOE HIKE Contact: artshanty When: 9-11 a.m. projects.org Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 A IS FOR ANIMAL: SELECTIONS FROM THE Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Details: Families

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When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Where: Shoreview Community Center Community Room, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Last event of the season. Vendors offer a variety of baked goods, winter produce, honey, salsa, jams, gifts and more. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

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When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: Heights Banquet Center & Elk’s Club, 5880 Omaha Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Inaugural Chamber of Commerce event includes bean bag tournament, bingo, food, beer, socializing and prizes. $60/team of two or $30 individual. Free to spectators. Contact: 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwater chamber.com

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When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 4 Where: Water Street Inn, Details: Fundraiser for Community Thread commemorates 50 years of service and offers 8 games of bingo, the chance to win fabulous prizes and rafﬂes, and enjoy the antics of local celebrity bingo callers. $50 ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, drink ticket, and 6 bingo cards. Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn. org

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LOOKING BACK Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1917 Last Friday morning about nine o’clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Phoelix, White Bear Beach, was destroyed by fire. A fire had been built in the front room which became too hot and the floor of the chamber began to burn. 1942 Tuesday dogs chased a deer from Highway 96 to Birch Lake Avenue where it broke a leg when it landed on the ice. Fred Hohnauer rescued the deer and placed it in his barn. He notified City Manager Holzheid… 1967 The White Bear town board Monday night voted unanimously to file an appeal in district court against an order of the Minnesota municipal commission annexing part of the township to White Bear Lake. At a special town meeting a week ago, residents had voted 52 to 29 for the appeal, with the final decision left to the board. The annexation, ordered November 30, involves about 200 acres southeast of Willow Avenue and County Road E. It was initiated by the White Bear Lake city council under terms of a 1965 law. The law says an area that is surrounded by 75 percent or more by another municipality may be annexed without an election. The appeal will challenge the law on the grounds the no-election clause is discriminatory….

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1992 When Jackie McCalla bought herself a birthday present – a computer – she wound up getting a husband to boot! The two met through a thrifty ad that Roger placed in the White Bear Press. He had a Commodore Computer and printer for sale…. 2007 A professional background in marketing and deep roots in the community earned Lisa Beecroft the job of Marketfest director. She was one of 15 applicants for the job of overseeing the

six week summer festival this year… To balance declining enrollment, the Mahtomedi School District is opening its doors to more outside students. In a rare split vote, the School Board decided on February 8th to switch to open enrollment for the 2007-08 school year… Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events We Save History – Why? Monday, Feb. 27 6 - 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake Branch – 2150 Second St., White Bear Lake

Sample our most popular programs and see how we’re preserving White Bear history for generations to come. FREE event but donations are welcome. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s art and cultural heritage. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake.

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

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Frattallone’s Ace Hardware, 2694 County Road E in White Bear Lake, has added 45 percent more floor space. When Star Liquor vacated the space next door, owner Larry Frattalone said it was an opportunity they’ve been waiting for since opening the store six years ago. “Now we can display the premium products,” he said. They are offering a bigger selection of Weber grills, Green Egg grills and Stihl power tools. The store is now about 11,000 square feet. Frattalone owns 21 stores, including another in downtown White Bear Lake, with sons Mike and Tom. The family patriarch called White Bear “a great town to do business. I love being in there.”

The owners figure they’re about two weeks away from opening a new Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub at their new location. Steve and Liz Boleen have been busy renovating space vacated by the short-lived Bamboo House in Birch Lake Square on Highway 96. They are adding a full bar and expanded menu that includes burgers and “deepfried goodies” like pickles, and more pizza varieties, Steve said. The couple has operated the Carbone’s Pizza in the strip mall for 15 years. Seating will go from their current 40 to 130 in the new space. Delivery will continue to be an option for all menu items. “We will have arcade games and bubble hockey for the kids,” added Steve, as well as several large screen TVs for sporting events. There will be a happy hour, still to be determined, and he’s working on getting pull tabs.

New job recruitment tool available The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) launched a new job recruitment tool this month. VHEDC partnered with RealTime Talent to launch its new Talent Exchange, a job-matching technology that streamlines how employers and candidates connect during the search process. The technology uses sophisticated matching algorithms and correlated question sets to connect employers and candidates based on skills, interests and requirements. The Talent Exchange uses the WorkFountain system, which is used by thousands of employers across the country. The system is new to Minnesota. The system is free to job seekers and costs $39 per job posting and $19 per internship posting. For more information, visit vhedc.workfountain.com.

Baby Announcement Nicholas and Ashley Anderson Nicholas and Ashley Anderson (McCord) of Hugo celebrated the arrival of their second child, Allison, on January 24th. Big brother Carson is loving his baby sister! The proud Grandparents are Rick and Lori Anderson of Hugo, and Doug and Carie Brown of White Bear Lake. Auntie Jayna Anderson and Uncle Tyler Brown are excited to have a niece!

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BREAKTHROUGH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS ADVANCED PAIN RELIEF Unless you or someone you know has struggled with severe injury, chronic pain, or degenerative disease, it’s difﬁcult to understand the impact it can have on life. But if you struggle with chronic pain, you know its debilitating effects. You’ve likely given up hobbies, family activities, and travel in your efforts to control pain and maintain functionality. Unfortunately, until now, the only treatment options for these types of conditions have been surgery or addictive pain killers, which often have unwelcome side effects. But recent advances in medical technology may offer advanced, effective relief. K-Laser, a state-of-the-art, Class IV laser therapy, has been found to penetrate tissue and initiate healing on a cellular level, even allowing some patients to return to normal, everyday activities with little to no pain.

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Sacha Hilpisch is the new owner of Select Vintage in downtown White Bear Lake. Customers can choose a wine or champagne and Select Vintage will create a unique label for a customized gift. For more, go to selectvintage.com.

IMAGINE A DAY WITH NO PAIN Dustin Carlson D.C., of White Bear Lake, has offered K-Laser treatments in his practice since 2016 and conﬁrms these ﬁndings. “I’m thrilled with the outcome of K-Laser therapy. I’m now able to provide holistic, natural treatment for conditions that previously required invasive treatment or heavy medications with no promise of real relief.” His patients are happy as well. Here are a few of the responses he has heard: “I was in a car accident and was introduced to the K-Laser at Carlson Chiropractic. The car accident left me with a broken toe and whiplash. I have been using the K-Laser on both areas and has worked so well. I would highly recommend giving this a try if you have an injury or an underlying condition that may require therapy.”- Shelley J “After tearing my right meniscus twice, I thought I would have to deal with scar tissue and a lacking range of motion in my right knee for the rest of my life. After completing my laser therapy, my range

of motion has increased dramatically and the pain in my right knee decreased signiﬁcantly!” – Kevin J (personal trainer)

THE SECRET IS LIGHT ENERGY K-Laser, also known as High Power Laser Therapy, targets damaged tissue with speciﬁc wavelengths of light that have been found to interact with tissue and accelerate the healing process. Much like photosynthesis in plants, light energy passes through the skin, into the cell membrane, initiating a process called photobiostimulation. This process enhances the body’s natural regenerative functions, as well as stimulating the release of endorphins and collagen. It may eventually even normalize damaged or injured tissue. The result? Accelerated wound healing, as well as reduced pain, stiffness, swelling, and spasms. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored, so patients may take their life back and resume their favorite hobbies and activities. CONDITIONS TREATED WITH K-LASER High power laser therapy can stimulate all cell types, including soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and nerves. Some conditions that have been shown to respond well to K-Laser include: • Peripheral Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia • Back and Neck Pain • Arthritis pain, Degenerative Discs/ Joints • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Knee Problems • Tendinitis, Trigger Fingers • Bunion Pains, Plantar Fasciitis • Sprains and/or Strains • Bruises, Contusions, Burns • Headaches, TMJ, Sinus Trouble • Athletic Injuries • Work-Related and Auto Injuries

THE GOAL IS HEALING, NOT MERELY SYMPTOM RELIEF For too long, medicine has focused on symptom relief rather than true healing. K-Laser offers an alternative, and it’s a welcome change for athletes as well as patients interested in natural remedies. More than 1200 studies conducted over 40 years worldwide have shown the powerful therapeutic beneﬁts of high power laser therapy. Findings include: Acute Pain: diminished more than 70%, chronic pain more than 60% • Chronic Low Back Pain: treatment effective in 71% of cases; pain eliminated completely in 45% Wounds: 55% greater healing on day 8, as compared to the placebo group • Knee Injury: improved knee ﬂexion and pressure sensitivity after every treatment

NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE! Are you a candidate for K-Laser therapy? For a limited time, Dustin Carlson D.C. is offering a complementary visit valued at $75. “If you suffer from chronic pain, laser therapy may give you your life back. You owe it to yourself to try the advanced treatment options that are now available. I truly believe K-Laser can make a difference. My hope is that everyone who needs it will at least give it a try,” said Dr. Dustin Carlson D.C. To take advantage of this special offer, call 651-762-8040 before March 3rd, 2017. Clinic hours are 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the “K-Laser Evaluation.” Sincerely,

RESULTS MAY EVEN BE SEEN AFTER 1 TREATMENT Many patients report pain relief in as little as one treatment, and most are able to resume normal daily activities with no pain and restricted movement after their therapy is completed. Treatments are administered by a techniDr. Dustin Carlson D.C. cian, using a hand-held device the size of a ﬂashlight. The laser is placed directly over the injured area for anywhere from 30 seconds to 9 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the treatment plan. Most patients report a warm, relaxing sensation. They generally experience no side 4717 Clark Avenue | White effects or recovery period.

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1. A group of students from Matoska International went to Feed My Starving Children on January 26, 2017 for a 5th Grade Civic Action Project. They helped pack over 18,000 meals ~ enough to feed 51 kids for a year. Pictured: Devin Whitcomb, Eli Hansen, Connor Barton, and Aidan Kregness. — Submitted 2. Over 100 children and their adult sweethearts enjoyed dancing at the second annual Mahtomedi Community Education Sweetheart Dance Feb. 10. The dancers included Fred Dock and his two twirling daughters Natalie and Audrey. — Cathy Wyland 3. Santa paid a visit to the Holes 4 Heroes fishing contest on White Bear Lake Feb. 11. Instead of ice fishing gear, he pulled a sled full of candy. — Debra Neutkens

4. Over 500 food items totaling 436 pounds were collected by families participating in the 19th annual SOUPer Bowl through Mahtomedi Adventure Club (MAC). Zoe Anderson, Katie Hergenrader, Charlotte Husten, Kylee Farmer and Kallie Kolbet help display the 313 food items collected at O.H. Anderson Elementary. MAC participants at Wildwood Elementary collected 210 items in the annual friendly competition between the two school-age care sites. — Cathy Wyland 5. Attending the 58th annual Young Life banquet at Jimmy’s Event Center Feb. 12 were, from left: Kylie Reibel, Amy Tullberg, Diane Jans, Tom Tullberg, Greg Jans, Eric Tullberg, and Cindy Tullberg. — Submitted

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Dinner, big band music and dancing featured at Night Club Above: Signaling a transition between musical numbers, members of combined jazz ensembles circle the dance floor in front of White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus Band Director Jeremy Rockford during the Night Club 2017 event Saturday, Feb. 11 at South Campus. The event featured dinner from Donatelli’s, music from the North, South and Alumni Jazz Bands and a performance by featured musician Kenni Holmen, a tenor sax player who has performed and recorded with both local and nationally recognized artists. Proceeds from the event benefit instrumental music education in the White Bear Lake Area High Schools. At right: Dancers take to the floor in front of members of the South Jazz 1 band as they play a series of big band-era classics including “A String of Pearls” and “Little Brown Jug.”

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High school sports were not yet available for girls when Debbie Driscoll attended Bloomington Kennedy, but one thing she knew was that she wanted to be a gymnast. Having just missed the benefits of Title IX legislation passed in 1972, Driscoll joined the Mini-Hops club in Hopkins, fell in love with the sport as she knew she would, then continued at Gustavus Adolphus — after which, to her delight, prep sports for girls were well under way, opening an ideal career for her. “Gymnastics has always been my passion,” says Driscoll, currently celebrating the 40th season of a coaching tenure at Mahtomedi High School that’s produced 10 state team championships and 11 individual state champions. “I love all of it — setting goals with each gymnast, finding bonus for their routines, watching them perform, and getting to know them as the wonderful young women they become.” Mahtomedi was her first job put of college. She has coached gymnastics and taught physical education there ever since. The Driscoll ledger includes a 280-10 dual meet record, the 10 state titles among 25 state team appearances, the 11 state individual champs collecting a total of 37 state golds, all in Class A, and conference crowns in 37 of 40 years. She’s been state coach of the year three times and inducted into the Minnesota Coaches Hall of Fame and the University of Minnesota Gymnastics Hall of Fame, for her impact on the sport. Her first state champion was Gretchen Gunderson, who won vault and floor exercise in 1979. She would be the first of many. The giant among those — figuratively, at least, as gymnasts are pretty small — is Mindy Myhre, 1994 graduate who was all-around champion from 9th through 12th grade, a feat never equaled, earning a total of 11 state golds. Gunderson, Heather Murphy and Jenny Olson have also been all-

wide beam or launching themselves off a vault like a cannon shot has no shortage of ambition and determination. “I can’t think of anyone who didn’t go to college,” Driscoll said. The darker side, if there is one, is the injury risk, the fear factor, which gets major attention. “We do the best we can with teaching skills,” Driscoll explained, “by doing lots of drills, lots of conditioning, spotting, using pits, and extra mats, before ‘throwing’ the skill with the mats used at meets.” The coach’s son and daughter were both named Outstanding Senior Athlete at Mahtomedi. Ryan was in football, basketball and track, and Kristin was in tennis, gymnastics and track. She also got the Athena Award. Kristin has been her mother’s assistant coach for the past 11 years, along with Tim Toensing, who’s been with her for about 20 years. “In all honesty, Kristin is an amazing coach and choreographer,” Driscoll said. “The team owes a lot of their success to her being in the gym. I no longer want to coach without her as my assistant.” Toensing, asked what makes Driscoll’s program so successful, assessed: “She does everything, every year, to make this team better. What she doesn’t know, she picks the brains of other coaches to find out.” Asked about her demeanor with kids, he said, “She is a nurturing kind of coach, but if she needs to crack the whip, she can crack the whip.” The team, parents and boosters gave Driscoll a surprise tribute luncheon and celebration after the Mahtomedi Invitational this year, organized by Kristin. The speaker was former athletic director Jeff Whisler, who called Driscoll “one of the all-time best hires,” with tears in his eyes. “I think she has what most coaches strive for,” Whisler said. “A legacy of improving girls athleticism, self-confidence, and idea of what a team is made of.” Driscoll’s reaction that day was: “I have loved every minute. Once a Zephyr, always a Zephyr.”

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Zephyr Wrestlers Finish Regular Season Strong On a night to honor their seniors, the Zephyr Wrestling team put an exclamation mark on the regular season. The Zephyrs defeated St. Thomas Academy 60 - 21. This was the last home dual for the following seniors: Mitch Bradley, Tommy Firminger, Ben Nelson, Evan Lawrence, TJ Tumbleson, Austin Kelly, Matt Bjork, Coyan Scott and manager Carly Kujawa. Hunter Wilsey (106), Jake Fitzpatrick (113) and Bryce Fitzpatrick (120) opened the meet by receiving forfeits. Reid Lawrence earned a fall at 126. After Nate Kujawa (138) and Coyan Scott (152) received forfeits, Evan Lawrence (160) earned a fall. At 170 Mitch Bradley received a forfeit. The Zephyrs finished the night with back-to-back pins by TJ Tumbleson at 220 and Tommy Firminger at 285. The Zephyrs also hosted the Metro East JV Conference Tournament on Saturday. Individuals from eight teams battled in individual titles in 15 weight classes. The following Zephyr wrestlers placed: 95 Lewis Pieper 5th, 95 Will Holst 4th, 113 Ian Wilsey 2nd, 126 Phil Itoka 3rd, 138 Bryce Huber 3rd, 145 Sheridan Draz 3rd, 145 Ethan Barr 4th, 160 Hunter Hall 5th, 170 Koby Sandstrom 6th, 195 Travis Thill 6th, 220 Elijah Heatherston 3rd. The Zephyrs finished the season with an 18 - 9 dual meet record and head to the MSHSL 4AA Team Section on Saturday. Submitted

MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr gymnasts win conference again; another record for Lenarz Kasey Lenarz and the Mahtomedi gymnasts dominated the Metro East Conference meet last Thursday and picked up the Zephyrs’ 37th conference title in coach Debbie Driscoll’s 40 years. Lenarz, a senior who joined the team this year after a long club career, broke another long-standing school record while winning all-around (38.35), balance beam (9.400), floor (9.825), vault (9.725) and uneven bars (9.400). Her floor score — earned with a one-and-ahalf twist somersault, a soaring double back twist (two somersaults) and a dual back-handsprings to one-and-a-half back flip —topped the record of 9.800. It was held by Mindy Myhre, who won 11 state titles in the early 1990s. Lenarz previous broke Myhre’s vault record. Nicole Hemstad placed third all-around with 35.075 and Olivia Hurt was fourth with 34.35. Hemstad, Kelsey Rose and Haley Oswald placed third through fi fth on beam, and Hurt, Oswald and Hemstad did the same on floor. Kaylee Greeder was fourth on floor. Mahtomedi will host sectionals Thursday evening.

Fox sinks 1,000th point as Zephyrs beat Simley and Tartan Mahtomedi boys basketball had a memorable week, with Parker Fox notching his 1,000th point while scoring 22 in an 87-66 win over Simley, followed by the Zephyrs’ 69-65 win over their main conference rival, Tartan, to open a two-game lead. Fox, averaging 23 points, got his thousand in just two years on varsity. He added 21 more as

the Zephyrs, 18-1 and ranked No. 4 in Class 3A, beat Tartan, 18-3 and No. 10 in Class 4A, for the second time. Shane Frost sank 27 points to lead the win over Simley, and his two free shots with 31 seconds left broke a 65-64 tie against Tartan. Will Tuttle added two more with six seconds left after rebounding. Trey Newman’s three straight 3-pointers late in the fi rst half were also crucial. “It was a great game. Extremely exciting, back and forth,” said Keith Newman, Mahtomedi coach.

Zephyr girl cagers lose one but still lead conference Mahtomedi girls basketball (18-3) was handed its fi rst conference loss, by Simley 59-50, last week, but still leads the Metro East after defeating Tartan 49-42. Emma Grothaus scored 23 against Simley, and she and Annika Sougstad had 18 each against Tartan. In the Metro East, Mahtomedi is 9-1, Hastings 8-2, Tartan 6-4 and Simley 6-4.

Zephyr girl skaters win section opener in OT Ninth-grader Lauren Heinsch scored her first two goals of the season, including the overtime game-winner, as Mahtomedi girls hockey (10-133) beat Minnehaha United 3-2 in Section 4A on Saturday. The Zephyrs faced South St. Paul in the semifinals Monday night with the winner advancing to fi nals Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at St. Thomas. Erika Broten had the other goal. The Zephyrs finished 5-4-2 in the Metro East for third place. Bruce Strand

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Concentration White Bear Lake senior guard Jack Danenberg eyed the basket before sinking a free shot Friday in a game the Bears (315) lost to Forest Lake 85-57. Sam Schwartz, Austin Schochet and Jared Beckler sank 12 points each.

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White Bear Lake girls basketball has a five-game winning streak and 14-7 record after downing Minnetonka 63-58 and Forest Lake 64-59 last week. The Bears, engaged in a close conference title, are ranked No. 11 in Class 4A by the Minnesota Basketball News. Alexa Molin sank 21 points, Jordan Ferrand 13 and Claire Odmark 12 in the win over Minnetonka. The Bears had their customary balanced attack — six girls average between five and 10 points — against Forest Lake, with Odmark and Sophie Janicki netting 13 each, Anna Sanders 12 and Molin 11. In the Suburban East Conference race, Roseville is 10-3, the Bears 9-3, East Ridge 9-3, and Cretin-Derham Hall 9-4. Remaining on the schedule are East Ridge, Cretin-Derham Hall, Mounds View and Roseville.

White Bear Lake boys hockey (12-6-4) had a good week, tying No. 7 ranked Centennial 2-2 and beating Woodbury 6-1. Austin Carroll (power play) and Chase Bill scored against Centennial while Bob Parenteau stopped 33 of 35 shots. Against Woodbury, the Chase Hamstad-Max Jennrich-Carroll line delivered three goals, two by Hamstad and one by Jennrich. Connor Bjornberg had two goals and Brock Larson a goal and two assists. The Bears, 1-2-2 against top-10 teams, are ranked No. 17.

Bear girl skaters win section opener; placed 4th in conference White Bear Lake girls hockey (16-10-1) won their Section 4AA opener against North/Tartan 4-0 on Saturday with Calla Frank stopping 24 shots while Claudia Verkerke, Ashley Healy, Kailee Snyder and Avery Snyder scored.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its ofﬁcial web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www. co.ramsey.mn.us/ba/procure.htm to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW20003/KB OPENING DATE: MARCH 02, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM RECONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE COUNTY TO INCLUDE CONCRETE WALK, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TRUNCATED DOMES, ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL SYSTEMS, TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTES AND SITE RESTORATION. SOLICITATION: RFB-COMGR2162-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 09, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE MASTER CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN, FABRICATION, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FACILITY SIGNAGE, MONUMENT SIGNS, DECALS AND RELATED ITEMS. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 15, 2017.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 09/26/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $177,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Carolina A. Sanchez, A Single Person and Luis TorresZequera, A Single Person MORTGAGEE: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 10/06/2005 as Document No. 3893681 in the Ofﬁce of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Inter Savings Bank, FSB Assignment dated: 8/1/2011 Assignment recorded: 9/29/2011 Assignment recording information: Document No. 4298018 Assignee: Great Southern Bank Assignment dated: 3/26/2013 Assignment recorded: 4/17/2013 Assignment recording information: Document No. 4396219 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 28.29.22.24.0102 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 1, ABBOTT AND ANCKER’S REARRANGEMENT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 28, 29 AND 30, BLOCK 4, DOUGLAS ADDITION, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 963 Earl St., St. Paul, MN 55106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Sandberg Phoenix and Von G THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF 12/18/2016: $169,506.84. That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 02/07/2017 at 10:00 AM

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ANOKA-WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3, BRANCH 2 & 3, PETITION TO IMPOUND WATERS, RE-ALIGN, & ABANDON The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will hold a public hearing under statutes sections 103E.227 and 103E.806 on the petition to impound waters on Branch 2 of Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch 3 (JD3), abandon a portion of Branch 3 of JD3, re-align a portion of Branch 3 of JD3 and encroach upon required right of way of the main channel of JD3. The petitioned actions are for the beneficial purpose of restoring wetland areas adjacent to the ditch. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota. The engineer’s report and information on the proposed actions can be viewed on the District’s web-site: www.ricecreek.org or at the District office -4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449, MN. Comments can be directed by email to Phil Belfiori at: pbelfiori@ricecreek.org, phone: 763-398-3071 or to the address above. Published three times in the White Bear Press on February 15, 22 and March 1, 2017.

The No. 16 ranked Bears, who went 10-6 in the Suburban East for fourth place, faced Mounds View on Tuesday (after press time) in the semifinals. The winner faces the Hill-Murray/Roseville winner in the finals at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood on Friday, 7 p.m.

Adult skating team open house The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team will host an open house from 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center, 1490 County Road E East. At the event, skaters who are interested in joining the team for next year's season can learn more about the team and what it entails, in addition to lacing up their skates and practicing some drills. For more information, contact Shannon at icesk8r29@gmail.com. Bruce Strand

PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 08/07/2017, or the next business day if 08/07/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/14/2016 Great Southern Bank, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 02/07/2017 is hereby postponed until 02/21/2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 08/21/2017 or the next business day if 08/21/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 02/15/2017 Great Southern Bank, Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 15, 2017.

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: “D & T” Services 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1497 10th St. NW #101 St. Paul, MN 55112 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. Thomas F. Westbrook 1497 10th St. NW #101 St. Paul, MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: February 1, 2017 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 15 and 22, 2017.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider an Amendment to the Land Use Plan to re-guide future land use designations from Commercial/Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and increase the High Density Residential maximum expected density range above 22 units/acre. The Property Identiﬁcation Numbers of the properties involved are as follows: 323022130003, 323022130055, 323022130054, 323022130007 These properties are located at the northeast quadrant of the Centerville Road/Edgerton Street intersection. Anyone wishing to be heard in regards to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson City Administrator Dated: February 17, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 15, 2017.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A COMPREHENSIVE TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1202: SIGN CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THE SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS ARE TO ENSURE A COMPREHENSIVE AND IMPARTIAL SYSTEM OF SIGN REGULATIONS THAT BALANCES THE NEEDS FOR EFFECTIVE VISUAL COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION, AND THE NEEDS FOR A SAFE, WELL-MAINTAINED AND ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITY. All persons who desire to be heard on this matter will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 15, 2017.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, February 27, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 17-4-V: A request by MidCountry Bank for a 117 square foot variance from the 35 square foot limit, per Code Section 1202.140, Subd.1.b, in order to retain an existing 56.6 square foot wall (canopy) sign in addition to the existing 96 square foot monument sign for the property located at 1310 Highway 96. B. Case No. 17-1-CUP: A request by Northeast Residence for a Conditional Use Permit for an adult daycare and extended day program (currently 18 participants with up to 50 individuals served upon full build-out & operation) per Section 1302.140 for the property located at 2539 County Road E. C. Case No. 17-1-Z: A City-initiated text amendment to Section 702 of the Municipal Code as it relates to the keeping of Pigeons to increase the number of pigeons allowed per property from 50 back to 100. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these cases will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or ﬁled with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City’s Planning and Zoning Ofﬁce at (651) 429-8561. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 15, 2017.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 HAMMOND ROAD WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MN 55110 LEGAL NOTICE--BIDS WANTED BIDS DUE: 10:00 A.M., MARCH 9, 2017 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, at the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 9, 2017, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of 2017 Sealcoating, Town Project PW-SM-17-01: 2017 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town. Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

www.presspubs.com 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 2017 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cash deposit, a Bid Bond or certiﬁed check payable to the White Bear Township in the amount of at least 5% of the Base Bid amount. Bill Short, Town Clerk/Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 15 and 22, 2017.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 35 OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 1972, AS AMENDED AND ENTITLED “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA” AND DIVIDING THE TOWN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 6-5 – CONDITIONAL USES, of Ordinance No. 35 is amended by adding under “B-2” – General Business, the following: (11). Self-Storage SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part thereof, other than the part held to be invalid. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, this 6th day of February, 2017. APPROVED: ROBERT J. KERMES, Chair ATTEST: WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Board of Supervisors: ROBERT J. KERMES, Chair ED M. PRUDHON, Supervisor STEVEN A. RUZEK, Supervisor Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 15, 2017.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2017 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, January 5, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center-Community Room. CALL TO ORDER BY TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON-Lucy Payne, acting as temporary chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Mike Chevalier; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; Stacey Stout; Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio; and Audrey Anfang, school board student representative. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA-Temporary School Board Chair Lucy Payne noted the $7,023.00 in donations and expressed the school district’s formal thank you. McGraw moved, Stout seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 6-0. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS –A) Swearing in of School Board Members-Superintendent Mark Larson swore in Lucy Payne, Judy Schwartz and Stacey Stout. Stout was elected and Payne and Schwartz were reelected in November. B) Election of Chairperson-Donovan moved, Schwartz seconded, to nominate Lucy Payne as chairperson. All those voting in favor thereof: Chevalier, Donovan, McGraw, Payne, Schwartz and Stout. Approval of Lucy Payne as chairperson. Carried 6-0. C) Election of Clerk/Vice Chair-Donovan moved, Stout seconded, to nominate Julie McGraw as clerk/vice chair. All those voting in favor thereof: Chevalier, Donovan, McGraw, Payne, Schwartz and Stout. Approval of Julie McGraw as clerk/vice chair. Carried 6-0. D) Election of Treasurer-McGraw moved, Chevalier seconded, to nominate Kevin Donovan as treasurer. All those voting in favor thereof: Chevalier, Donovan, McGraw, Payne, Schwartz and Stout. Approval of Kevin Donovan as treasurer. Carried 6-0. E) Salaries of Board Members and Officers-Schwartz moved, Stout seconded, approval to be compensated the average of the 916 member school districts. Compensation will be chair $5,717; clerk/vice chair $5,252; treasurer $5,202; and other members $5,123. Carried 6-0. F) Consideration of Board Member Appointments for 2017-McGraw moved, to amend the committee assignments as listed for District Curriculum Advisory Council from Julie McGraw to Judith Schwartz. Stout seconded. Carried 6-0. McGraw moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the committee assignments. Carried 6-0. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITION-A) Student/Staff/Community Recognition-The following employees and students were recognized by the school board and administration: White Bear Lake Rotary Academic Achiever Award: Evelyn Cigielski, MN State Swim Team Participants: Annikki Neubeck and Maggie Liska, MN State High School League - Triple “A” Award Nominees: Not Present: Mitch Bradley and Marcella Manivel, Hennepin Theater Trust Recognition’s: Spotlight Education Achievement in Musical Theater Honorable Mention: Entire cast of Mahtomedi High School Play “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”; Spotlight Education Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role Award: Kambrie Prochazka; Spotlight Education Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role Award: Tony Peterson; Spotlight Education Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role Award: Jack Scharrer; Spotlight Education Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role Award: Mirabel Gibson; Spotlight Education Evaluator Shout-Out Award: Ben Dohmeier; Spotlight Education Technical Leadership Nomination: Ajah Williams; Spotlight Education Technical Leadership Nomination; Zach Husten, MN Association of Secondary Principals’ Office Professional of the Year: Not Present: Joan DeMars. B) O.H. Anderson Update-1. Growth Mindset at O.H. Anderson-O.H. Anderson Elementary Principal Kirsten Bouwens presented on Growth Mindset at O.H. Anderson Elementary which included challenging students and staff to exhibit a growth mindset, learning targets for students and staff to have a shared understanding of what a growth mindset means, an overview of learning activities and resources which teach and foster a growth mindset and how it impacts teaching and learning. O.H. Anderson Elementary mission statement: At OHA we believe with effort, persistence and motivation, people can learn and become smarter. Bouwens stated “A growth mindset can engage, challenge, inspire and empower learners.” 2. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Fifth Grade Science- O.H. Anderson Elementary Science Teacher Fran Stang presented on the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST), which she received in 2014 but was awarded last September in Washington D.C. along with $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. Stang explained how she has used PAEMST as an experience in growth mindset for her students: P-Persistence and Best Practices; A- Active learning for all; E-Effort and Equity, Every student succeeds; M- Motivation and Mindset; S-Science + Special Education= Success; T-Technology and Teamwork. Stang’s innovative and rigorous science curriculum includes using animal skulls and catapults to bring the excitement of being a scientist to her students. She developed an after school science program for at risk students called Smores (which student get to make) to help improve MCA scores. Stang thanked her team and the administration for all their support. 3. Heart

FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Monitors-O.H. Anderson Elementary Physical Education Teacher Paul Peltier presented on the HeartZone program and the new student armband heart monitors purchased with the help of a Safety and Health Investment Projects (SHIP) Grant and the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF). Peltier explained the monitors track how many heartbeats per minute for each student in real time and the data is transmitted to the HeartZones app. on his iPad and then projected onto a screen in the gym through an apple television. The displayed squares for each student change color as their heart rate zone increases with red being the highest zone. Peltier noted his students’ excitement about the program, increase movement and motivation, even jogging while waiting for a turn in an activity. A one page student activity summary can be emailed to parents. Peltier also thanked the Districts’ Tech Support for their help with the program. PUBLIC COMMENT-The following members of the audience spoke to the school board about:Safe Walking and Biking Path Development: Steve Wolgamot. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVESchool Board Student Representative Audrey Anfang reported on the following events at Mahtomedi High School: Lunch & Learn, Silverbelle Winter Formal Dance at the Mall of America Ballroom & Rides, Dress Sale, Winter Sports, Band and Choir Showcase Night, Principles of Democracy Students attending the MN Senate Electoral Voting, Prisoner speakers from Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility and upcoming Finals. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-A) Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of the minutes from the December 8, 2016, regular school board meeting. Carried 6-0. B) Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of the minutes from the December 22, 2016, school board study session. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) The calendar of events was reviewed. B) Student Support and Student Sleep UpdateSuperintendent Mark Larson updated the school board members on the research/work being done on the student support review and adolescent sleep times including: attending the AMSD presentation on sleep and school start times in August 2016 with school board members; the MN Sleep Society’s presentation on adolescent sleep patterns and school start times and Erin Walsh’s, national expert on adolescence, presentation on trauma and sleep to the student support review team and the community; the research from AMSD provided to staff and families and solicited feedback; and listening session held with staff at each site where school start times were discussed to gain input. Larson stated the opinions were mixed and the main concerns on changing school start times were weather, after school activities and jobs. More information is needed on the impact on families, childcare, after school activities and transportation/busing. Short term ideas included; eliminate zero hour classes, making electronic homework submission deadlines earlier in the evening, ending official school activities no later than 10 hours before bus pick-up the next day, include sleep education in health class and assess for sleep deprivation when counseling students about behavioral issues. ACTION ITEMS-A) Approval of Operating Practices-Superintendent Mark Larson recommended that the school board adopt the Mahtomedi School Board and Superintendent Leadership Team Operating Practices that were reviewed/revised at the July school board retreat. The four expectations are 1) How we relate to one another (unity, conflict and decision making), 2) How we communicate (boundaries, transparency, being informed), 3) How we govern (roles, responsibilities and expectations), and 4) How we conduct meetings (meeting protocol/process and participation). During meetings, the use of technology will only be allowed to further the agenda or the issue at hand was added under #4. Schwartz moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the Operating Practices. Carried 6-0. B) Approval of 2017 Phase II School Pavement Reconstruction Advertisement for Bids-Stout moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the 2017 Phase II School Pavement Reconstruction Advertisement for Bids. Carried 6-0. Bid approval will take place at the February 9 school board meeting. C) Approval of Policies-Superintendent Mark Larson offered a change to Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students that made the language in the policy consistent and recommended approval of the polices that contain the modifications recommended by the school board at the first and second readings, required by change in Minnesota statue, or recommended by MSBA. Schwartz moved, McGraw seconded approval of the following policies: Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity, Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence, Policy 506 - Student Discipline, Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students, Policy 520 - Student Surveys. Carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT-Superintendent Mark Larson reported on the following: TIES Technology Conference, TIES Exceptional Teachers, more advanced presentations, the use of technology in teaching, testing technology, standard based report cards and next week’s future technology strategies meeting. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Carried 6-0. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 15, 2017.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES JANUARY 26, 2017 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held Thursday, January 26, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Mike Chevalier (arrived at 8:10 p.m.) Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; Stacey Stout; Superintendent Mark Larson, ex ofﬁcio. Absent: Kevin Donovan.Also present: Nicole Flesner, Human Resources Supervisor, Ray Kirch, Activities Director; Kathe Nickleby, Mahtomedi High School Principal, Beth Sneden, Professional Development and Special Education Supervisor; and Lynne Viker, Director of Learning and Accountability. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Payne moved to amend the agenda by adding Item 6.B. Budget Reductions. McGraw seconded. Carried 4-0. Schwartz moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 4-0. CLOSE MEETING-Payne moved, McGraw seconded, approval to close meeting. Carried 4-0. Meeting closed at 7:03 p.m. A) Discussion of Personnel Matter Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(a) Superintendent Mid-Year Review. OPEN MEETING-Schwartz moved, Stout seconded, approval to open meeting. Carried 4-0. Meeting opened at 8:05 p.m. DISCUSSION/ INFORMATION ITEMS-A) Mahtomedi High School Activity Fees-Ray Kirch, Activities Director, reviewed with school board members activity fees, ticket prices, the activities budget, 7th -12th grade sports, 9th -12th grade sports, ratio of participants and coaches, and play-up procedures all in comparison to other local and similar school districts. Student scholarships/ ﬁnancial assistance and a draft of the Mahtomedi Zephyr Team/Parent Handbook were also discussed. Kirch will recommend new activity fees and ticket prices at the February 9 school board meeting and report to the school board again at the February 23 study session with updates to the handbook and the high school playing up philosophy. B) 2017-2018 Open Enrollment-Superintendent Mark Larson discussed with school board members the historical data on open enrollment and resident enrollment; the average size of Mahtomedi elementary classrooms in comparison with the Metro ECSU average; the target enrollment for the district; a new housing development in Hugo; the projected enrollment numbers for the 2017-2018 school year and the recommendations that will be brought forward to the February 9 school board meeting. The district received 245 open enrollment applications during Window #1 (September 6, 2016 - January 13, 2017). C) Mid-Year Review of School Board Goals-Payne moved, Chevalier seconded, to table mid-year review of school board goals to future meeting. Carried 5-0. D) Budget Reductions-Superintendent Larson and school board members discussed possible budget cuts. Larson will prepare a budget reduction report for discussion at the February 23, study session where the 2017-2018 preliminary budget will also be discussed. CLOSE MEETING-A) Discussion of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 - Superintendent Contract Negotiations-Payne moved, Chevalier seconded, to table superintendent contract negotiations to a special school board meeting on February 9, at 5:30 p.m. Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT-McGraw moved, Chevalier seconded, adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Submitted by: Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 15, 2017.

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One year ago this past weekend I participated in a run and the temperature at the start was -6°. This weekend we woke to above freezing temperatures on Saturday, so I took advantage and did a run in Forest Lake. With the lack of winter snow, the ice on White Bear Lake is near ideal for ice boating. Thanks to Dorian Grilley for taking me out on a windy Sunday afternoon for a ride on his ice boat. It’s ok to have Spring fever but don’t get too excited, as we still have at least 6-8 more weeks of a potential snowfall or two. (See my ice boat video at WeathermanWatson.com.)

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— A touching, bittersweet, family-friendly, star-studded (Gary Oldman, Carla Gugino, BD Wong, Gil Birmingham and Colin Egglesfield), 2-hour film highlighted by terrific cinematography in which a smart, 16-year-old teenager (Asa Butterfield), who lost his astronaut mother (Janet Montgomery) on Mars during childbirth, takes a seven-month journey from East Texas, Mars, to Earth to search both for the orphaned student (Britt Robertson) with whom he is smitten and his father.

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Technology brings innovation to art tee would work with the board on ideas to further innovation in the district, explained Board Chair Lucy Payne and Vice Chair Julie McGraw. Teachers, parents or community members interested in serving on the committee should contact Payne or McGraw at lucy.payne@isd832.net or julie. mcgraw@isd832.net or Superintendent Mark Larson at 651-407-2001.

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MAHTOMEDI — In district art classrooms, iPads have brought changes to art instruction. Wildwood Elementary art teacher Kristi Eckert said she now often shows videos of demonstrations in her classroom instead of doing live demonstrations. Now, all students can easily see what she is doing on a smartboard screen at the front of the classroom. “You could hear a pin drop in my classroom as they are watching,” Eckert said. She talks students through the demonstration videos, noting how she painted certain types of trees, for example. It's what she recently did for a second-grade winter landscape painting project. If a student misses a lesson, they can watch the video at a later time. Eckert also takes photos of her students' projects in progress and displays them on a monitor outside the classroom. The finished product is also displayed in the hall. The iPad has enabled “equitable viewing” in the classroom that can't be achieved with a live demonstration, Eckert said. “It has really changed my teaching.” Chad Halsten, an art teacher at O.H. Anderson Elementary, said art teachers are also now taking pictures of student projects with their iPads and putting them in digital portfolios on Google Drive. The digital portfolio will be available for parents to view and will stay with a child until they graduate from the district. Technology has also brought changes to the art department at the high school, reported art teacher Alicia Dolentz. The school now offers many technology-based art classes. Students can study graphic design and photography and videography. Students recently made a music video in one class. Even more traditional art classes, like pottery, have been using the Fab Lab to create a stamp design with

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Wildwood Elementary students paint a winter landscape after receiving an iPad video demonstration on painting projected on a smartboard.

which to mark their pottery. Dolentz was named a 2016 TIES Exceptional Teacher, an award given to Minnesota teachers excelling in technology integration. Dolentz was among about 80 Minnesota teachers awarded in 2016. Also awarded was Beth Erlenborn, library media specialist at O.H. Anderson Elementary. Erlenborn has created a “makerspace” in the media center where students can create items out of cubes. The makerspace movement in education consists of an area where students can create projects. Erlenborn hopes to create more

makerspaces in the media center in the future — areas where students can do hands-on research on robotics, circuitry, engineering and music recording. She also gives photography lessons and has integrated technology skills learning across the center. When Erlenborn was recognized at a School Board meeting for her TIES award, board member Kevin Donovan noted that Erlenborn was implementing “21st-century skills” at the elementary level. At the same meeting, the board voted to create a district committee on innovation. The community-based commit-

• Accepted a bid from Peterson Companies in the amount of $2.9 million for the construction of parking lots at the middle school and the east parking lot of the high school. The two lots are part of a two-year pavement project. • Increased activity fees by 10 percent for the 2017-2018 school year. Football will increase from $270 to $300; hockey from $320 to $340 and other sports from $220 to $240. Levels are also expected to increase $5 each year for the following two years. The district is also considering raising ticket prices for sporting events by $1 in 2017 or 2018. Payne stated that activity fees were increasing due to increases in the cost of activities and the district's desire to avoid taking money from the general fund that should go toward classrooms. Scholarships are available to students for activities. • Closed open enrollment for third to fi fth grade and 12th grade. It also accepted 34 fi rst-priority enrollment applications from students with staff or siblings in the district in fi rst grade through 12th grade. It also accepted 52 open applications for middle school and high school. Other applications for kindergarten, fi rst-grade, second-grade and ninth-grade students were placed on a waiting list. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

SCHOOL BRIEFS from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the college's west campus gymnasium, 3300 Century Ave. N. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a tour and learn about financial aid and scholarships. For more information, call 651-773-1700 or email admissions@century.edu.

Calling retired Birch Lake Elementary teachers Retired teachers are invited to celebrate Birch Lake Elementary's 50th birthday 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the school. Staff will take retirees for a tour down memory lane around the school. For more information, contact paula.perron@isd624.org or call 651-653-2776.

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Electronic Bionics robotics team members Sam Lengyel, Rahul Nath, Harlan Molitor, Ryan Malvey, Kyle Larson, Mackinley Commander and John Skrip will compete at a state championship Feb. 25. They attend Mahtomedi Middle School.

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Electronic Bionics, a First Lego League Robotics Team from Mahtomedi Middle School, will compete at the Boston Scientific State Championship Feb. 25 at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul. The competition research topic this year was animal/human interaction and the team focused its research on lily poisoning in cats. The team discovered there are around 360,000 cases of cats poisoned from lilies every year and created a video on YouTube about the issue called “Keep your cats alive.”

A community conversation on “Reimagine Minnesota,” a collective effort of over 40 school districts to create equity for all Minnesota students, will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Ave. The meeting will gather input for a plan to create equity, integration and excellence in education for all students. For more information, visit http://www.amsd.org/ reimagine-minnesota. RSVP to 651-407-7568.

Century College hosts open house An open house offering information on 60 areas of study and 40 programs at Century College will be held

Decoding Dyslexia, an area organization that advocates for students with dyslexia, will hold a rally at the State Capitol 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21. The rally will be held in the rotunda room. Visit www. decodingdyslexiamn.org for more information or to RSVP.

Private school hosts discussion on ‘education wars’ Liberty Classical Academy will host Annette Meeks, founder and CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 as part of its Education in Society speaking series. Meeks presentation is titled, “Education Wars: It hasn't always been like this.” Meeks will discuss how education policy has evolved in the United States from a local issue solved by parents in local communities reflecting local customs and Judeo/Christian values into a war waged by union bosses in Washington, D.C. to control the entire system. The free event, open to the public, will be held at Liberty's campus, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake. Please RSVP to Debbie Grill at 651-772-2777 or dgrill@libertyclassicalacademy.org.

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Transportation organization makes new tracks for seniors BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

GEM LAKE — NewTrax, a local nonprofit specializing in transportation, may fill a gap after the Lionmobile ends service in March. NewTrax formed five years ago to provide transportation to Merrick and Phoenix Alternatives, two area organizations that employee individuals with special needs, said Executive Director Mike Greenbaum. NewTrax picks up workers at their homes and drops them off at the end of the day. The 44 vehicles, including 15 passenger buses, were not being used during the mid-day, evenings and weekends, so in 2015 the organization decided to start offering its vehicles to area senior facilities during those times. The additional service had a double benefit — getting seniors out into the community and keeping costs down for the work sites. “It helps keep the cost affordable because they are not just being used for these one or two purposes,” Greenbaum said. NewTrax has been working with two local senior facilities, Gable Pines in Vadnais Heights and Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake. Cerenity had an aging vehicle it had been using for outings, so the care facility took the opportunity to partner with NewTrax for transportation, Greenbaum said. “We will pick up anywhere from three to four people to 10 people and take them shopping, take them to a lunch outing, take them to Pine Tree Apple Orchard or different local area events to allow them to continue getting out in the community,” he explained.

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NewTrax drivers Gene Dickie, Alan Salmela, and Mugs McGinley provide transportation for adults with disabilities to travel to work and for area seniors to get out and enjoy the community.

Holly Gardner, assisted living staff member at Cerenity, said using NewTrax for senior outings has been a great benefit. “I can't say enough great things about the drivers that we have and how well they handle our seniors,” Gardner said. “They just hop right in there and help you carry the groceries.” Gardner said they take seniors shopping regularly and also offer outings — such as trips to Cup and Cone. NewTrax also partners with Gable Pines for boat cruises, movie theaters, and even a casino trip they are planning this month. Amber West, director of life enrichment at Gable Pines, said using NewTrax has allowed the senior housing facility to save money and provide more outings for residents. Gable Pines provides eight to 10 outings per month, all free to residents. West said there would be fewer if they didn't have

NewTrax. Last week, residents took a trip to the newly renovated State Capitol.

Expanding services to more seniors Now, NewTrax is looking at expanding its services to seniors in the community who do not live at care centers. Greenbaum is working on a pilot project for this spring or summer to determine if NewTrax could provide some services like the Lionmobile did. The NewTrax pilot senior transportation program is not a White Bear Lake Area Schools project, but the district and NewTrax have been sharing ideas on how the program could serve seniors, said Tara Jebens-Singh, district adult programs coordinator. “As of March 31, we will no longer be in the transportation business, but certainly are fully thrilled and totally support another group coming in and providing services for the seniors,” Jebens-Singh

said. In contrast, the Lionmobile was funded by the district and its main donor was the Lions Club. The Lionmobile will be “sunsetting” next month due to laws regarding how school district funds can be used, she explained. The district expects to have a pamphlet on transportation options available for seniors this spring. Greenbaum expects NewTrax would be able to pick up seniors at various locations or even at their homes and take them to grocery stores, to shop downtown White Bear Lake or to health care facilities. “This could be one of their stops,” Jebens-Singh said. Greenbaum said he is also “working with area schools to allow these seniors to be able to volunteer in the schools as well. “A real goal with some of this senior transportation we are getting involved with is helping our seniors stay involved in their communities they have been involved in. We don't want to lose those great assets due to transportation issues.” The service would hopefully be free to area seniors, Greenbaum noted. NewTrax has applied for grants to make the program possible. NewTrax was recently named one of 18 semifinalists for the national 2017 Collaboration Prize, which is awarded to a nonprofit excelling in collaboration between nonprofit organizations. Finalists will be announced at the end of February. NewTrax stores its fleet near the intersection of Highway 61 and County Road E. For more information, visit www. newtrax.org or call 651-789-6221. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@ presspubs.com.

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Annabel M. (Barrows) Hedin

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Age 95 of Mahtomedi, Passed away peacefully on February 5, 2017 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Isabel and David Barrows; loving husband of 71 years, Roland; siblings, Richard Barrows, Etta-Muriel Ratte, Sibyl Johnson; sister-in-law, Beverly Marshall. Survived by children, Roger (Judy), Dave (Barb), Doug (Margee), Nancy (Steve Majewski), Janet Plombon (Mark), Jill Hawthorne (Greg), and Joan Nordgren (Neil Gabrielson), 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jud Marshall (Joyce); also many nieces and nephews. Annabel had a true love of family and made an impression on everyone she met. She loved watching all sports, especially her Vikings and Twins, and was the biggest fan to all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in all of their sporting endeavors. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday Feb. 17 in the Great Hall at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service (11 a.m.-12 p.m.). Lunch immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Golden Living Center-Greeley or Lakeview Homecare and Hospice for the excellent care they gave to Annabel. Arrangements with Spielman Mortuary (651-2226363)

Ethel Shubat, born Ethel Agnes Seed on February 12, 1926, passed away from cancer on January 27, 2017. Ethel grew up in St. Croix Falls, Wis., and trained as a nurse at the University of Minnesota, and while working at the University hospital, met Charles Shubat. They married in 1950 and moved to White Bear Lake, and in her last years of life, lived at Presbyterian Homes in North Oaks. Ethel worked as a nurse for a few years, but spent the majority of her life sharing her love of the out-of-doors with others as a volunteer naturalist and educator at Trout Lake (in Florida), Tamarack, and Rose and Lee Warner Nature Centers; taking family and Girl Scouts camping; and banding birds. Ethel traveled to Elderhostel programs and took painting classes. She passed her love of the out-of-doors, bird watching, scouting, and genealogy to her family. Ethel was proud of being the first woman ski jumper in St. Croix Falls and she taught her children downhill skiing. Ethel was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in White Bear Lake. Surviving Ethel are husband Charles Shubat, children Deb, Pam, and Mike Shubat, and four grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m., with visitation at 1 p.m., at Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Homes, North Oaks, on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017.

July 12, 1919 - January 19, 2017, is celebrating in heaven! She would have wanted to share these Bible verses with you: "Today, when you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." Hebrews 3:15. "Neither death, nor life, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38. She was preceded in death by her parents Arnt and Mary Baker, Eau Claire, Wis.; husbands, Irvin Tweet and Morris Ulring; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth (Bill) Duerst and Elsie (George) Brunner. Grace is survived by her four daughters, Sarah (Fred) Townsend of Alexandria, Carmen (Rudi) Pakendorf of Appleton, Wisconsin, Mary (Bruce) Crunkilton of Minneapolis and Beth (Michael) Nevala of White Bear Lake; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Go to www.lindfamilyfh.com, "Obituaries" for her full obituary and to hear classical piano pieces that Grace recorded at St. Olaf College in 2002 when she was 85 years old. She played the pieces from memory. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Trinity Norden Lutheran Church Cemetery, south of Eleva, Wisconsin.

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Age 90 Of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by grandson, Matthew; great-grandson, Aiden. Survived by loving husband of 68 years, Edward “Bud”; children, Mary Kay (Warren Langston), Joseph (Hazel Walters), William, Dr. Catherine, Edward Jr. (Jody), John (Tammy), Gerald (Lisa); 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Carlson; brother, Bob (Mary) Pohl; many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation starting at 10 a.m. until time of Mass at church. Memorials preferred.

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Private septic systems have need for city property MAHTOMEDI — A few residents are having septic system problems and are asking the city to sell them public property. City Engineer Chris LaBounty and City Attorney Jay Karlovich updated City Council on the requests for city property at the Feb. 7 meeting. According to LaBounty, two homeowners in the Briarwood Avenue neighborhood inquired as to purchasing easements on adjacent city land after their septic systems either failed or were considered noncompliant. The city attorney identified the addresses as 355 Quail St. and 240 Dwinnell Ave. All or part of the parcels, acquired before 1987 through tax forfeiture, could be sold for that purpose since the city owns the titles free and clear of any commitments. That wasn't always the case. In the past, tax-forfeited parcels often had public purpose or open space requirements.

Karlovich noted that a recent state statute lifts restrictions on property owned longer than 30 years. He suggested the city appraise and sell all or a piece of the parcels to the adjacent property owners. "I am of the opinion that the city probably does not want to be granting easements over city property for private septic systems and a future buyer of 355 Quail St. or 240 Dwinnell Ave. would want to know that the sellers own the property where their septic systems are located," he wrote in a memo to council. Councilman Dick Brainerd wanted assurance a sale of the parcels could not be challenged in court if the transaction was contrary to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Karlovich said an amendment to the comp plan would counter any challenge. "The title insurance company is telling us they will insure title," added the

attorney, which satisfied Brainerd's concern. The Dwinnell Avenue homeowner, Jason Burak, wanted council to know his septic system was not failing but was noncompliant and "over-engineered." "I have a six-bedroom house and four people live in it. I have to have a drain field designed for 12." No action was taken on the issue. Councilwoman Ramaley wants more information on the individual parcels owned by the city and whether they are buildable. "We also spoke about a dog park or compost site," she added. "Maybe one of these city-owned lots could be used for either one of those." Brainerd noted that the area is mostly swamp. He asked the attorney if a homeowner has already encroached on one of the parcels. The city was contacted by a county

surveyor who indicated that the homeowner of Parcel 37, privately owned and addressed as 355 Quail St., was interested in an easement on city parcel 58, Karlovich said. "Inadvertently, I think the septic system was put on city-owned land," he replied. The city engineer told council he will bring more information on buildability and size of the lots to the next meeting. City Administrator Scott Neilson noted that 59 septic systems had been inspected by certified inspectors since the last report. The city passed an ordinance in 2015 requiring inspections to track septic systems. The first inspection, to establish a baseline, was to be done by end of 2016. More are expected, as the city has 120 within its borders. Reports are sent to the county, which then emails results to the city. Debra Neutkens

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The Link, a recipient of St. Mary of the Lake Human Trafficking Working Group care packages, reported to the group that a young person in crisis received a care package last week. The youth who received the bag was being trafficked and did not have any hygiene items. In 2016, the group donated more than 150 care packages to service providers to help support sexually exploited and trafficked individuals and their children in the Twin Cities area.

WHITE BEAR TOWN BOARD NOTES WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The Town Board took the following action at its Feb. 6 meeting: • Approved appointment of longtime resident Connie Anderson to the Public Safety Commission. Anderson works at the city of White Bear Lake Fire Department in administration and EMS. • Learned Deb Stender will return as coordinator of the annual Township Day event in September and “Movies in the Park.” Movies will be shown on the second Saturday in May, June, July and August at Polar Lakes Park. • Authorized purchase of fi re hydrant modernization kits to replace components on the 1960s-era hydrants. The board also approved purchase of a new pickup truck, snowplow and lift gate.

• Residents can expect to see road crews out in mid-July through the fi rst week of August working on a sealcoat project approved for following areas: south of Birch Lake Boulevard (including Birch Lake Blvd), east of White Bear Parkway, and north of Bibeau Road, including Oakmede Lane from Bibeau Road south to White Bear Parkway, Preserve Place, Fisher Lane, Park Street, Whitaker Street, Grade Avenue, Margaret Street, the area east of I-35E and north of H-2, and west of Otter Lake Road to Jonquil Lane. Public Works Director Dale Reed said residents should only be affected in a three-day window out of that time frame. Joan Elwell

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

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Olivia Bieringa

___ Lineage

Otto Ramstad

___ Ice Garden

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

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

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

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

___ Lady Bear on Ice

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

___ Inward Music: Defrosted Sarah Stengle

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

___ ArtCars & ArtBikes of Minnesota

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

___ Fire & Ice: A Winter Flamenco Odyssey

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

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

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

___ Prairie Fire Lady Choir on Ice Prairie Fire Lady Choir

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

___ Preposterous Polemic

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

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

___ The Giant Frame Photo Guestbook Patti Paulson

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

___ Create a Play on the Bus

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

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

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___ Air Hockey On Ice

Anthony Zappa, Alexander Hanson, Kyle Peets

Traveling through time and space from 900 years in the future, the Sci-Fi Book Club’s escape pod has crashed onto the surface of a frozen lake! Visitors to the pod can write letters to the future that are placed in a time capsule, work on collaborative extraterrestrial drawings, or check out books from the sci-ﬁ library – all while trying to get the hyperdrive up and running.

This shanty takes the familiar form of a video arcade that showcases one game and one game only: Air Hockey. Visitors will get a chance to give into our “bad joke,” and participate in an approximation of the real game of hockey removed from the very ice where you might ﬁnd a “normal,” game of hockey. The arcade will allow the participant to experience the absurdity of the games we play and the way in which the spectacle of those games mediate our experience of the world, or at the very least, allow them to play a game or two of air hockey on a frozen lake.

String Box is an art installation that reacts to the ever-changing environment of the lake and its surroundings through the use of string. From an empty frame to a maze of overlapping, threaded colored string, the installation will showcase the effect of the human touch over time. Every weekend, the frames will be threaded with string by visitors to evolve during the duration of the event.

___ Sensa-station Story Shanty

Sean Higgins, Tyler MacNeal, Joe Mollen, Lauren Fleming, Perri Kinsman

Krista Beier, Laura Olson, Asﬁa Rizwy, Andy Fischer

A collection of historical artifacts from across the region, selected to express the character and identity of the Minnesotan experience. Each is presented as an exhibit; words, sounds, and pictures act as the ghosts of Minnesota past brought into juxtaposition with its present. The project proposes to provoke the sublime nature of memory and time by inserting the contemporary words and images into close proximity with historical documentation of this great region.

A sensory experience with two unique dreamscapes. One is soft, wispy and whimsical. The other is a rough landscape much like Martian territory, spiky, sharp and corroding. Following the exploration of the rooms, participants will engage in community story writing, inspired by the environments within the shanty.

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• Located approximately 1500 ft offshore. • Accessed via the boat ramp in the South East corner of the parking area located in Ramsey County Beach/Park. • Dress and prepare for cold weather and snow: boots, snow pants, coat, hats, mittens, scarf, sleds, blankets, etc. to ensure your experience on ice is enjoyable. • For safety reasons, we ask that visitors refrain from driving on to the ice. • Pets are discouraged unless they are a working service animal.

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Foster grandparents ‘paid in hugs’ BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — “Grandma!” is a common exclamation heard from children at several local elementary schools. Delores Dunston, of Maplewood, is currently a foster grandparent at Willow Lane Elementary in White Bear Lake, where she tutors kindergarten through third-grade students three days a week. “Being with the kids is a pleasure — they are comical,” Dunston said. “I am sure I will be coming as long as I am able.” Dunston has been tutoring at Willow Lane through the Lutheran Social Service (LSS) foster grandparent program for two years. The program is part of the National Senior Corps program under the Corporation for National and Community Service. Senior Corps is like AmeriCorps but is made up of senior volunteers. The foster grandparent program is sponsored by LSS in Minnesota. The teachers Dunston works with create a schedule for her to meet with students most in need of a oneon-one academic boost or visit with a grandma. Dunston mostly works with students on early literacy skills and homework. When she walks around the school, students come up to her and say, “Grandma Delores, Grandma Delores!” “They call me Gramella,” said

Pamella McIntosh, of Oakdale, who was working just down the hall from Grandma Delores the day the Press visited Willow Lane. She was busy working on a rhyming puzzle and phonics cards with three kindergarten students. “They are a big help,” said Carrie Podgorski, ELL (English language learner) teacher. “I can't thank them enough for coming and helping us.” McIntosh works with students at Willow Lane two days a week and students at Birch Lake Elementary three days a week. At Birch Lake, she works with students who have special needs and said she really enjoys it. “I wonder if that's my calling,” she said. “I love all of the kids.” McIntosh said she doesn't have biological grandchildren, but that she really is a grandma now. “I do believe in giving back,” McIntosh said. “All in all, it is very rewarding.” Steve Kempenich, Title I math teacher at Willow Lane, said he has tea with the two grandmas when they come to the school in the morning. He is grateful for the grandmas because he thinks they can relate well to the diverse students in the school. Willow Lane is the elementary school with the highest percentage of students of color in the district, he said. “They are so comfortable around these older ladies,” he noted.

One of the grandmas grew up in South Carolina during the civil rights movement and once shared her experience at an assembly about what it was like being an African American in a segregated school, Kempenich said.

A decade of being a school grandma Kathy Mueller, of Vadnais Heights, is a foster grandparent at Frassati Catholic Academy in White Bear Lake. She has been volunteering for 10 years. “I'm paid in hugs,” she said. Mueller works with fi rst- and second-grade students for 15 hours a week on reading, writing and math. Mueller said the way math is taught is different than how she learned it growing up, so she sits in on classroom teaching sometimes. “So it is a learning experience for me, too,” she said. The teachers determine who gets to visit with “Grandma” each week, depending on if they need the help or one-on-one attention. “I walk in the room and the kids say, 'Grandma, can I go with you today? '” she said. “I usually spend a little time with each one in fi rst and second grade.” She became a foster grandparent because she wanted something purposeful to do after retirement, she said. She found out about the LSS program through a friend. “It is a good warming feeling for me to be able to help out,” she said.

Being a foster grandparent in the northeast metro Every few months, foster grandparents in the metro — and across the state through video — meet together to hone their craft of grandparenting in Minnesota schools. There are about 450 foster grandparent volunteers across the state and 60 in the northeast metro area, said Ron Urbanski, assistant director for the foster grandparent program at LSS. Two other foster grandparents volunteer in White Bear Lake Area Public Schools – Rosemarie Frucci and Tom Miller visit Lakeaires Elementary. There are two foster grandparents in Mounds View Public Schools as well, Urbanski said. Foster grandparents also currently volunteer in Centerville and Forest Lake. The grandparents are paid a small, tax-free stipend from Senior Corps for their service — $2.65 an hour and travel reimbursement, Urbanski said. Seniors commit to volunteering at least 15 hours a week and can volunteer for as many years as they want. LSS has been recruiting and training seniors for the foster grandparent program since 1991. More foster grandparents are needed in the northeast metro, reports LSS. For more information, visit http://www.lssmn.org/oa/fostergrandparents/.

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Foster grandparent Delores Dunston reads with a kindergartner at Willow Lane Elementary in White Bear Lake.

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Foster grandparent Kathy Mueller, of Vadnais Heights, talks with second-grader Lindsay Wegleitner about what she learned after they read a book together.

Memory care units opening mid March WHITE BEAR LAKE — The Waters Senior Living is adding 15 memory care units in March. Community Operations Director Brian Jessen said the complex opened with independent living apartments and until now, has not offered memory care. A price list shows studio apartments will rent for $6,750 a month and one-bedroom units for $7,950. The section will be secured and staffed by a nursing team 24 hours a day. Three chef-prepared meals are included from the in-house restaurant

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daily, as well as activities and entertainment. “Our goal is to help create programming around whatever fulfi lls the lives of our memory care residents,” Jessen said. “We want to help them have their best day.” The complex has a total of 30 apartments that could be used for memory care. Jessen said they are exploring options with the other 15 depending on market demand. “We might provide enhanced or specialty care, which has fewer options in the community,” he added. Occupancy rates for The Waters, 3820 Hoffman Road, is “in the 20s percentage wise,” Jessen said. “I wouldn’t say it’s slower than we expected, we’re right about where we thought we’d be.” With White Bear Heights senior living and other units being built in the area, “a lot is happening in this market,” he noted. “We’re listening to what people are telling us as they come through the building. What the community wants is not necessarily what we thought we were going to be. We’ve changed our pricing structure within the last month and what services are available in response.” The operations director said they’re hearing

people want to live where they can age in place. “If people living in an independent apartment need services, we will bring them to you so you can remain in your current apartment the duration of your stay,” he said. The company has also changed its Ala carte pricing structure. “The preference is for a more inclusive package pricing system so we made changes there,” Jessen added. “We didn’t raise our rent, but we’re including more within that price.” The Minnetonka-based company earned recognition last month as one of the top 25 real estate developers in the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal ranks development companies by the number of square feet developed. From 2014 to 2016, The Waters Senior Living and Shelter Corporation, headed by Lynn Carlson Schell, developed 310,000 square feet of property in the metro and 500,000 square feet of space company-wide. The four-story Waters of White Bear Lake has 190,000 square feet. The fi rst residents moved in after the grand opening in June 2016. It has 106 independent living apartments. Debra Neutkens

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First hint at chicken ordinance heard from proponent MAHTOMEDI — The City Council conducted the following business at its Feb. 7 meeting: • Heard a request from resident Cara Benson to consider backyard chickens. A 13-year Juniper Street homeowner, Benson said her wooded backyard would be a great place to keep chickens. She suggested regulations that could be drafted into a city ordinance allowing hens only based on what surrounding communities have approved. “Chickens are low-level composters, control insects and provide organic eggs. They generally won’t run away and are quieter than crows and dogs,” she said. “I would like to put my hat in the ring to help it pass.” Mayor Jud Marshall told Benson every cause needs a leader. Councilwoman Lael Ramaley encouraged Benson to attend the environmental commission meeting Feb. 13. It will start there, Ramaley said, adding the topic

was already on the agenda. • Welcomed Washington County Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2, who told the council a meeting Feb. 21 will be devoted to discussion of community relations. There are also openings for District 2 citizens on commissions and boards, he said, including the corrections advisory board and parks committee. Residents can go online to the county website or call him at 651-249-7684 for information. • Authorized preparation of plans and specifications and advertisement for bids for Katherine Abbott Park improvements, Phase 2. The city completed a Park Master plan in 2013, constructed Phase 1 improvements in 2016 on the north side of the park and plan Phase 2 in 2017 on the south side. Improvements include a new pedestrian entry on the western boundary, and elevated staircase, floating boardwalk and accessible paved trail connection on

the south end. • Approved a new chief’s response vehicle for Fire Chief Terry Fischer. The vehicle is a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe for $40,000. Emergency equipment will be installed through Washington County for $12,000 for a total of $52,000. The vehicle is in the 2017 budget. The chief’s Suburban will be kept in the fleet as a utility vehicle. • Approved purchase of $12,000 Toro riding mower from Hugo Equipment Company; 2017 GMC pickup for $29,800 from Nelson Auto Center, Fergus Falls, and Bobcat plus brush cutter and snow blower for $54,300 from Tri State Bobcat, Little Canada. • Adjourned for a closed session on the drainage lawsuit between Hague, et. al. and the city of Mahtomedi. Debra Neutkens

Environmental precautions required for proposed ice arena BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

GRANT — An awaited environmental assessment regarding a proposed community ice arena on a former landfill reported several concerns. Preparation of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was ordered by the city of Grant, which would have to approve the ice arena application from Recreational Ice and Neighborhood Center (Rinc 2 Corp.), a community nonprofit. The EAW completed by Bay West provides information about the project's potential environmental effects. Bay West reported, through research of the site spanning from 1981 to 2016, there would not appear to be any significant risk to human health through groundwater or surface water with the construction of the arena. However, the EAW outlines several concerns regarding air and soil. Bay West recommended a methane

mitigation system be required for the proposed arena and utility corridor due to “a potential risk of methane gas migration and intrusion to any future structure constructed on the landfill,” according to the EAW. According to a prior interview with Rinc 2 Corp., the $11 to $13 million cost of the proposed privately-funded arena already includes a vapor barrier as an extra environmental precaution. The EAW also stated that the arena would need to create a buffer of clean soil or a liner in utility trenches to protect utility workers from exposure to potentially hazardous materials since the trenches would pass through areas containing landfill waste and contaminated soil. Also, soil displaced by the helical piers, giant screw-like anchors that would serve to support the foundation for the building, would need to be “collected, tested and disposed of,” according to MPCA protocol. “The installation of helical piers within

Mini storage project gets OK to build BY JOAN ELWELL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Running out of space to store your stuff? A new mini storage project was approved by the Town Board at its Feb. 6 meeting. Located at 2310 Leibel St., the site is adjacent to Lake Animal Hospital along Highway 61. The new buildings will replace former light manufacturing property and a single-family home. Dr. Amy Phillips, owner of Lake Animal Hospital, spoke in favor of the project at the meeting. “We feel this project will bring value to our area,” she said. “It will replace a dilapidated house and unsightly abandoned property.” Benson Airport’s Board of Directors also reviewed the proposal. Darryl LeMire, board president, stated in a memo to the board that they “feel this development is a compatible use with the operations at Benson Airport.” The Planning Commission had noted that the proposal did not seem to fit with the area, and that no new jobs are created. Nate Hansen, one of the developers for the investment group known as PRCWBMS LLC (Pine Ridge Capital-White Bear Mini Storage), explained at the meeting that this project has been in the planning stages for more than a year. He noted the site will be developed in three phases, over several years. “We want to be a part of the community,” said Hansen. “It’s important that our building looks nice because we want to drive retail business to our building.”

Hansen said the project includes retail office that will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one to two full-time employees. “We want to become the place to go where you can quickly buy boxes, tape, blankets, bubble wrap—for all your moving needs,” said Hansen. The development group’s goal for the project is to move dirt this summer with a climate-controlled building to go up right away, and the first cold-storage building. After about two years, the group plans start construction on two more buildings, with remaining buildings added in the third year. The board had questions about drainage ponds, culverts and the water table, which were addressed by Eli Rupnow, senior consulting engineer at AMI. “One of the guiding principles in our design is the water table, which guided our design and the locations of the ponds.” On the far eastern side, the development group will donate right-of-way for a planned future walking path. Planner Tom Riedesel said, “We would like to run a trail along the fence adjacent to Benson Airport, but that would depend on the Town.” Board Chair Bob Kermes said he was uneasy about approving the project. “For the size of the site, to only bring one or two full-time positions into the township doesn’t go a long way in meeting one of our goals to bring in increased employment,” he said. “However, those benefits you are bringing to the township with this project offsets that.” After much discussion, the board approved going forward with the project.

the landfill footprint will result in disturbance of contaminated soil and waste and result in potential exposure to site workers and the public,” reads the EAW. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) would also have to approve disturbing the soil below two feet since a restrictive covenant in 2007 stated no soil disturbance below two feet can occur without the approval of the MPCA commissioner. Alex Rogosheske of Rinc 2 Corp. said the results of the EAW were what he expected and the organization plans to follow all of the required environmental precautions. “It jives with everything we have been doing,” he said. Rogosheske has been in contact with the MPCA about its plans and expects it will agree to modify the 2-foot restrictive covenant and enable Rinc 2 Corp to construct the rink. Applications for the ice arena still need to be submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Health and Washington County, according to the EAW. Additional applications to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency must also be made for a sewer extension and stormwater permit.

The land the proposed hockey arena would sit on was used for disposal of municipal, solid and industrial waste from the 1950s to 1970s, according to the MPCA. An area east of the site was also used as a transfer station for commercial and household wastes. The site was cleaned up in the 1990s when lead and polychlorinated biphenyls (associated with coolant fluids) were detected. They were excavated and a vegetative cap of soil and plants was put on the site, which is near Mahtomedi High School. The full EAW is available to view at the Grant City Offices, 111 Wildwood Road. Comments on the EAW will be taken through March 8 and can be emailed to clerk@cityofgrant.us or mailed to P.O. Box 577, Willernie, MN 55090. A public open house about the EAW will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at Woodbury Lutheran Church – Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th St. N, Stillwater. Editor's note: A prior article incorrectly referred to Recreational Ice and Neighborhood Center as RINC. The correct official name is Rinc 2 Corp.

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Time to remodel the family room? Ready to update a kitchen or bathroom? What about that addition you have always wanted? We can take the dream and make it reality!

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Preisler A Trusted Name

Lic# BC204406

in Business since 1910

Transform spaces into cozy retreats Cool weather often drives people to spend more hours indoors than they do during the warmer months. Autumn is a time to winterize gardens, put away lawn furniture and prepare for the holiday season. Autumn also provides the perfect opportunity to begin home interior projects. Many people decide to redecorate their homes to reflect each season. When temperatures change, it’s time to transition from the light colors and breezy fabrics symbolic of summer to thicker, darker materials that evoke coziness. With some inspiration and a little know-how, any homeowner or apartment dweller can cozy up a space in time for fall and winter. • Invest in area rugs. While wood floors can look beautiful and work well with many different design styles, wood can feel chilly underfoot. Thick area rugs add warmth to a room and can help it look more lived-in. Area rugs also help a room appear more cohesive, coordinating with other colors in a space and providing a visual border. • Practice layering in rooms. An affordable and relatively easy way to make a room seem more cozy is to layer fabrics and other accents. Layers can include throws and blankets. Remove place mats from the dining room table and use them on accent tables or an ottoman in the living room. Table runners also can add a splash of color to the top of bedroom dressers. • Play with texture. Look for fabrics that boast texture and can add a tactile feel to spaces. When used on throw pillows or small accents, faux fur can create that cozy cabin feel. Draperies made from nubby fabrics or those with grooves and ridges can add dimension to a room as well. Even a lampshade made of an unusual fabric, such as a waffle-patterned material, can add a little depth and warmth to a space. • Reevaluate your lighting. Lighting a space is more than just flipping on a switch. Finding the right balance of lighting fixtures can instantly transform the feel of a room. Create more warmth and a cozy feel by switching out bulbs from cooler shades to warmer ones — those that give off yellow and pink hues rath-

er than cool blues. Accent lighting helps establish a comfortable space for curling up and reading a good book. Spot lighting, such as ﬁxtures that are trained on artwork or inside of a curio or china cabinet, also can set a more welcoming mood. • Install a bookshelf and start a book collection. Piles and stacked books can add warmth to any space. Books evoke the hallowed halls of schools and quiet nooks in the library. Fill shelves with books interspersed with additional design accents, and you will instantly make a room feel more inviting. • Choose dark paint. Do not feel nervous about incorporating deeper shades in rooms. Dark colors give rooms a more enclosed feel than lighter colors, and that can create a warm and cozy feeling. This works particularly well in larger spaces that feel vast and empty. If you’re scared to paint all of your walls, try a darker shade below a chair rail or just paint one accent wall. • Add architectural elements. Think about adding rich moldings to crown the ceilings or to frame doorways. If you have the space for a nook, create a window seat beneath a picture window or add a bench and cushions in a corner for a nice escape spot. Use the colder weather as an opportunity to reinvent some of the rooms in your home. With paint, texture, fabric, lighting, and more, rooms can be quickly transformed into cozy respites from the cold.

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We are seeking OTR Regional

Van/Flatbed Driver and Local Overnight Flatbed Driver (4 nights per week Mon. - Thurs.)

Based in Fridley, MN Highlights • $4,000 Sign-on bonus • Drivers are allowed to take their trucks home • Excellent Health Care Benefits, food and clothing allowance. • We run 2014 and newer trucks • We can accommodate one small pet. The company runs paper logs with an excellent safety record

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

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Sales and Service Representative West St. Paul AAA / Auto Club Group has an immediate opening for a Membership & Insurance Sales and Service Representative. As an AAA professional, you will promote and sell AAA membership and Insurance products and services; perform outbound sales and service calls; provide a high level of customer focused service; recognize and promote cross-sales opportunities for AAA members; and service insurance policies including processing applications, renewals and amendments. Qualified candidates will possess or have the ability to obtain MN Property & Casualty and Life insurance sales licenses. For a full job description and to apply, go to www.aaa.com/careers, select Current Openings and enter West St. Paul for Location.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES CITY Park Maintenance Worker The City of Circle Pines is looking for individuals who will perform various types of manual labor, operate light equipment and groundskeeping. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Position pays $12/hr.

CIRCLE PINES

Concession Stand Attendants The City of Circle Pines is looking for summer Concession Stand Attendants for Golden Lake Park. Individuals will be responsible for selling concession, operating a cash register, stocking shelves and park groundskeeping. Pay is $10/hr. Must be 16 year or older to apply.

How to Apply Interested applicants must fill out a city application that can be found on the city website at www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us. Applications must be received at City Hall located at 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines before 4:30 p.m. February 27, 2017. If you have questions, please call 763-784-5898 or email cpeterson@ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

Member Representative Maplewood AAA Love to help people? AAA / Auto Club Group is seeking a customer-focused representative to help our members get the most out of their membership. Qualified applicants will have the ability to provide high level customer focused service both in person and by phone; work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; process auto travel trip planning requests; provide destination materials to members traveling throughout the U.S., Canada and Internationally; process daily deposits, order supplies and brochures; and much more! Good computer and phone skills are required. For a full job description and to apply, go to www.aaa.com/careers, select Current Openings and enter Maplewood.

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