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Survey reveals downtown station frontrunner BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
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Ready for a solo sliding experience After making a couple of trips down the hill together, Cory Johnson sends his daughter Elin on a solo trip down a snow-covered sliding hill at Tamarack Nature Center Saturday, Feb. 16 in White Bear Township. It was their first visit to the sliding hill at the nature center, which was covered with an ample layer of snow following a week of precipitation. Find more snow activity photos on page 1B.
The night watch: Keeping impaired drivers off the streets BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
He patrols the streets of White Bear Lake looking for drivers weaving over the line or forgetting to stop at a stop sign — early in the morning Feb. 9 he found one that blew a 0.09. White Bear Lake Police Officer Antonio Brown, a dedicated DWI enforcer, started his 11 1/2-hour shift the evening prior. He doesn't respond to 911 calls with the rest of the overnight shift. He spends his time on the lookout for impaired drivers
to protect area residents from tragic accidents. It was minus 9 degrees just after 8 p.m. Feb. 8 when he pulled over a driver weaving over the line near County Road E and Highway 61. It was a distracted driver who admitted she had been on her phone. He gave her a warning. “I rarely give tickets,” he said. “Next time, I would give a ticket.” Brown said he usually gives people a warning for bad driving behavior SEE ON PATROL, PAGE 8A
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Survey results are in for the downtown bus rapid transit station. The people's choice? Option A. The frontrunner has a platform at Seventh Street and Washington Avenue behind Beartown Bar & Grill. There is no parking there; the station would serve walk-up traffic. Northbound and southbound passengers would use the same 80foot platform. Also notable: This station is farthest from the core of downtown. Ramsey County Transportation Planner Andy Gitzlaff presented results of the survey to City Council Feb. 12. Included were six options proposed by a project team at a Jan. 10 open house at City Hall. Those attending were asked to choose their top two preferred sites. Residents could also list their preferences online until Jan. 31. Of the 365 people who took the online survey and the 75 who voted at the open house, 80 percent picked one of the six options. Twenty percent picked "other" or no station. About half the respondents lived downtown; 50 did not live in White Bear Lake but were visitors to the city. According to Gitzlaff, 115 people chose A as a first or second choice; 94 chose B (Fourth Street and Division); 62 chose C (Fourth Street and Hwy. 61, next to Railroad Park); 106 chose D (Clark and Second); 104 chose E (Banning and Hwy. 61); and 35 chose F (combination of A and C). Twenty-six people were opposed to the whole project. The survey also asked respondents to identify top elements to consider for the station location. No. 1 was compatibility to the downtown character and No. 2 was access to activity and employment. The downtown station is the last of 21 stops planned along the Rush Line Corridor, which will stretch 14 miles from Union Depot in St. Paul to White Bear Lake. The city will have stations at Buerkle Road, Cedar Avenue, Whitaker Street/White Bear Avenue area, and downtown. The downtown station will serve as the corridor turn-around. City Council will be asked to choose a preferred location at its Feb. 26 meetSEE STATION, PAGE 8A
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Local pet food chain acquired by New York company BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
MAHTOMEDI — Chuck & Don's, a pet-supplies chain headquartered at 756 Stillwater Road, has been purchased by New York City-based Independent Pet Partners (IPP). According to a Feb. 18 press release, the specialty pet food and supply company's name will remain on its 45 stores and co-headquarter in the Twin Cities with IPP. A private equity-backed company, IPP currently operates 160 high-end pet retail and services stores in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Chuck & Don's operates in four states, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas and Wisconsin. Four new stores are in development in Minnesota, including the company's fi rst Duluth store, coming in early 2020. Chief Financial Officer Tom Murphy will assume a new role as CFO of IPP and all 494 of Chuck & Don's team members will be retained. CEO and President Bob Hartzell, who lives in White Bear Lake, is retiring. “I have stuff to keep busy,” he told the Press, including an inn on Madeline Island. “I have a bucket list to tackle.” Founded in 1990 by Charles “Chuck” Anderson and the late Don Tauer with a store in Eagan, Chuck & Don's offers brand name, specialty and hard to fi nd pet foods and supplies for dogs and cats.
Hartzell invested in the company in 1996, becoming president and CEO in 1997. He called the buy-out “a beautiful marriage. It's a great deal all around. We've been extremely successful; it's the reason they were so interested in us.” CFO Murphy concurred. “Chuck & Don's team members made our company what it is today. We are proud that IPP recognizes that our team members' dedication and love for pets has been vital to our success. We are excited to partner with an organization that shares our values and vision. We are looking forward to continuing our growth and creating more opportunities for our team at the new co-headquarters.” For now, the Mahtomedi address will remain the corporate office, but staff will likely relocate to accommodate the larger team. Asked if it's been in the works a long time, Hartzell replied, “It sort of snowballed. We've been looking for some time. Chuck is older than me and he's been wanting to retire. A couple private equity players were interested in us and they made us an offer we couldn't refuse.” Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The Minnesota-based chain posted $67.5 million in revenue in 2016. A Star Tribune article in 2017 indicated an independent party measured the value of the company at $20 million. CARTER JOHNSON | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Currently headquartered in Mahtomedi, Chuck & Don’s is now part of a larger organization with multiple brands. It will be the new owner’s predominant brand in the Midwest.
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ast Sunday, Press Publications hosted its 34th Annual Wedding Show. Highlights included more than 30 local vendors and various wedding dress designs featured in our live runway show. Brides toured the vendor tables that filled the ballroom at the Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn. Our staff loves to see local connections happen when vendors and brides are brought together. What made this year unique was that we competed with the mega shows in the Twin Cities. As I interviewed brides on their way out, I heard positive comments about the florist options, cake samples, deejays, and especially the runway Publisher’s show and performer Gary LaRue. Many thanks to vendors, our View show partners Arthur Murray, Carter Johnson Revive Salon, Bread Art, Angelique’s, Savvi Formalwear, Gary LaRue of Rat Pack Entertainment and Best Western Country Inn. Thank yous also goes out to our staff and the brides who attended to make the show a success. If you or someone you know is looking for wedding ideas, please pick up our 2019 wedding show guide at the office or at one of hundreds of news stands in the northeast metro. DNA tests reveal family history Discovered in 1860 by Swiss chemist Johann Friedrich Miescher, DNA potential has taken years to unlock. Since the early 2000s, DNA testing kits have become big business and are sold at most drug store chains. Today’s DNA testing kits are a readily available and affordable way for those wanting to research their genealogy. Friends and family members around us have participated in these tests. In fact, we bought two ancestryDNA kits as a gift to my parents for Christmas. My mother-in-law was the first person I knew to send her DNA to a genealogy website. She wanted to find out about any unknowns in her ancestry. The results were almost exactly what she thought they would be, though she was surprised to learn she had a small percentage of Norwegian ancestry (likely the result of the Viking invasions in Ireland) and she was slightly disappointed that she wasn’t one bit African, Asian or Jewish, which she thought would have been unexpected and exciting. The website also connected her with people around the world who are likely to be distant relatives, in some cases through a common ancestor and in other cases through a link in their DNA. One of our friends discovered a first cousin that she hadn’t known about. I’ve also heard of people who were adopted reuniting with biological family members through DNA testing. Curiosity has created demand for these tests. These tests can help us understand our origin, ethnicity and distant — or not so distant — relatives we didn’t know about. Some tests provide wellness reports to determine if you’re predisposed to certain medical conditions. I recently read that law enforcement is even using genealogy DNA services to solve cold case murders and other crimes where original evidence can now be tested against their large databases. A red flag for me is the potential for companies to use this personal data in ways other than determining how German or Scandinavian one is, or who your great-great-great- grandmother likely was. Once your DNA is in a database, how do you know where it might end up? Who will own it and how might they market to you and your family down the road? There is certainly some fascinating information that genealogy websites and DNA tests can offer, I just wonder if people shouldn’t really consider the possibility of unintended consequences of sharing too much data. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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t is time to declare war on illiteracy in Minnesota. The gap between those who can read and those who cannot read is growing. It is a disturbing trend that must be reversed. Because we are One Minnesota, we need acrossthe-board leadership to meet our goals of having students reading well by third grade. The truth is, students who are reading well Legislator not by the end of third grade are four Lingo times more likely to not graduate Chuck WIger on time or to drop out of school. As a state, we cannot afford for that to happen. Our future depends on a growing, well-educated workforce. It is not acceptable that we have among the best ACT scores in the country, and the worst achievement gap between white students and students of color. Currently, according to statistics from the Minnesota Department of Education presented to the Senate on January 28, the percentage of white students in Minnesota who read proficiently at the end of third grade is 68.5 percent. For Asian students it is 54.6 percent. For American Indian/Alaskan Native students it is 36.3 percent. For black/African American students it is 34.3 percent. For Hispanic/Latino
students it is 38.5 percent. For students with two or more races it is 56.2 percent. At the other end of the age spectrum, 61,822 adults are enrolled in adult basic education programs. Of that number, 42 percent read below the third-grade level. It is time to address the problem in a constructive way. I recently introduced the Minnesota Reads bill, SF 81. The bill would establish a Minnesota Reads Action Council with 26 public members including teachers, administrators, business leaders, school board members and higher education teacher preparation educators. Members will be charged with designing a strategic, statewide reading campaign to promote literacy for all students and adults. They will focus on what works and will issue a report to the legislators and provide draft legislation for implementation of effective reading strategies. Reading proficiency must be a priority in our schools. We can only expect results if there is leadership and commitment to our children. Becoming a literate person means more than being able to recognize words. Literacy also means being able to fi nd information in stories, identify themes, compare and contrast text and decipher implied meaning. Students need to learn to read before they can read to learn. I recognize that there is no silver bullet to address the issue of literacy. We all can help by part-
nering with volunteers in business, public health and libraries. We need an all-hands-on-deck approach. The solutions we come up with must fit the problem. There are evidence-based programs such as Reading Corps that work and are getting results. Reading Corps uses AmeriCorps tutors to work with children ages 3 to 9. Community members can be part of the solution. Children benefit from being read to and people from churches and other community groups can be trained in proven practices and fi ll a growing need for all children who want to be read too often. Early childhood education is also part of the solution. Newborns, infants and toddlers have developing brains making millions of connections that set up a child for learning. Loving interaction helps the developing brain. Language development is based on the amount of direct language a child hears in the fi rst three years. By the time they are three years old, children in poverty have been exposed to 30 million fewer words than their middle-class counterparts. Clearly, third-grade reading goals cannot be reached without addressing early-childhood issues. I realize that it may take some time to bring about dramatic increases in reading proficiency. But we must push forward. Our future depends on it. Chuck Wiger is State Senator representing District 43.
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he warmer temperatures this winter have created a freeze thaw cycle that is making the threat of ice a daily concern. Just check in with schools all over the metro. Many aren’t able to send kids out for recess because the playground is covered with ice. You likely notice it walking to your car as patches on the driveway, parking lots and side streets are tough to navigate. We’re seeing the dangers of ice at the Urgency Room almost daily. Here is a look at the top types of injuries we are seeing. Most common fall injuries • Head injuries Head injuries are a serious concern with falls. You slip on the ice and your head strikes the ground. The result can be a minor bump or as major as a skull fracture, bleeding in the brain or concussion. These are serious injuries that can lead to ongoing mobility issues, memory problems, cognition problems and behavioral problems. As a rule, it’s time to see the doctor if you’ve lost consciousness or even suspect the head injury is more than a little bump. Serious symptoms include: - Persistent or worsening headache - Unusual sleepiness - Seizures - Imbalance or trouble walking - Vomiting - Memory loss - Mood changes
• Fractures, sprains, torn tendons and ligaments A severe injury in your legs, feet, arms or wrists can have long-term consequences. Fractures and tears can require surgery, and some patients never return to 100 percent. Many of these injuries take months to heal and require physical therapy. In all but mild cases, your healthcare provider should evaluate the Movers and injury and establish a and rehab Shakers treatment plan. Meanwhile, rest, Carolyn McClain ice, compression and elevation (called RICE) will help minimize damage caused by sprains and strains. Start RICE right away after the injury. Do all four parts of the RICE treatment at the same time. If you think you have a more serious injury, like a fracture or broken bone, call your healthcare provider right away. • Neck, back and spine injuries A slip and fall — or even catching yourself from slipping and falling – can result in an injury to the spine or the muscles surrounding the spine. This can be extremely painful. While strains of the muscles of the neck or back are very common, more serious injuries include fractures of the spine or injuries to the discs, nerves or
bones in the back. Most muscle injuries getter better with time, anti-inflammatories and physical therapy. However, a slipped disk, broken back, or other injury could lead to chronic pain and possibly the need for surgery. If you have severe pain, pain that shoots down and arm or leg, numbness or tingling or weakness in the arms or legs, loss of bowl or bladder control. • Broken hips or broken pelvis This injury is most common in the elderly. For older Minnesotans, the strength and density of their bones may deteriorate making these injuries more common. Advanced age also brings vision and balance problems, as well as other issues that make older Minnesotans more likely to fall. Preventing falls • Start with your shoes High heels, poorly fitting shoes or those with slick soles are almost certain to increase your risk for a fall especially on the many icy patches here in Minnesota during the winter months. Make sure you wear properly fitting sturdy shoes with nonskid soles. • Have you fallen before? Where did it happen? When did it happen? Was there a railing to grab onto? What was the surface like? Take a second look at areas where you have fallen before to make sure you’ve done everything you can to prevent it from happening again whether that means putting salt down on the
sidewalk or, if inside, would a railing or carpet help? • What medications are you taking? Make a list of your prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements. Your doctor can review your medications for side effects and interactions that may increase your risk of falling. • What health conditions do you have? Certain eye and ear disorders may increase your risk of falls. Be prepared to discuss your health conditions. Your doctor may evaluate your muscle strength, balance and walking style (gait) as well. • Keep moving Physical activity can go a long way toward fall prevention. With your doctor’s OK, consider inside activities such as walking, swimming or tai chi — a gentle exercise that involves slow and graceful dance-like movements. These exercises reduce the risk of falls by improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. A strength training program (lifting weights or even body weight exercises) improves balance, muscle strength and bone density. If you have specific areas or pain or weakness, ask your doctor if physical therapy would be beneficial. Dr. Carolyn McClain is medical director of The Urgency Room.
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Theracita Cecilia Cathryn Bernier Ruppert Gabbert Sept. 18, 1924 – Feb. 6, 2019 Passed away peacefully after an amazing adventurous life of 94 years. Terry was a lifelong resident of White Bear Lake. She is preceded in death by husbands, sons, a granddaughter, parents, siblings and numerous friends. She leaves her surviving children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to continue her legacy of love. If you knew her, she loved you and you became one of hers…… Theracita, Mom, TC, Terry, Aunty Theresa, Grandma, Gigi's memory was a force to be reckoned with, she was loved and feared, super stubborn, witty, kind, sassy, wonderful cook, baker, seamstress, knitter but most of all love! A very special thank you for all the Angels at Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake and HealthPartners Hospice team for the care of our mother and helping us on this journey of life. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake.
Terrance Martin Rooney Age 94 Died Sunday, February 17, 2019 Preceded in death by loving wife Barbara, his parents, brother Larry (Buck), and sister Eileen Gorowsky. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Terry was born October 28, 1924 in St. Paul, the son of Frances and Laurence Rooney. He graduated from White Bear High School in 1942. WWII U.S. Navy veteran. Graduate of U of M School of Agriculture. He is survived by daughters, Diane (Jerry) Tonder, Robyn (Charles) Stuemke, and Wendy (Greg) Steiner; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Don Rooney, sisters Mary Ann Koch (Dick), Dorothy Feldman (Tom), and Kathy Hagkull (Ron) and many relatives and friends. Memorial funeral service Monday, February 25, 2019 at 11 a.m., gathering one hour prior. St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 2175 First St., White Bear Lake. Interment St. John Episcopal Cementery. Memorials preferred. Arrangements by Johnson Peterson Funeral Home, White Bear Lake johnsonpeterson.com
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Age 81 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2019 Survived by husband Bob, four children, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two sisters. Celebration of Life gathering on March 23, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake.
Lifetime resident of White Bear Lake Passed away in his sleep of liver cancer on Feb. 13, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Maude Lewellen, brothers Don and Ralph Lewellen, sister Charlene Kor. Survived by his three children Tom Lewellen, Katy Lewellen Vanada (Todd) and Amy Lewellen-Contreras, six grandchildren (Josh, Lexie, Jonah, Marcos, Carlos, Henry), and great-grandchild (Carmen), sister Joanne Schwitzenberg (Herman), brother Gary Lewellen. He enjoyed fishing at the cabin, bike rides, bingo, travel and cookouts with family and friends. He worked hard and played hard and will be greatly missed by all. He was a member of the American Legion Post #168 of White Bear Lake, MN. A Celebration of Life was held this past weekend. www.muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944
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Arlene D. Johnstone My dear wife Arlene D. Johnstone, who started her journey to the Lord's house on January 6 1951, ended the journey on February 5 of this year after a long illness. She is missed by her husband Craig, children Jill and Brent and daughter in-law Stephanie, grandchildren Dylan, Brysen, Cory, Adam and Maleah. Arlene is also survived by sisters Judy Otte, Cathy Hagen, Elizabeth Bekken and brother Ed Otte (Laurie). Arlene was born to Gene and Dorothy Otte of White Bear Lake and lived in and around WBL all her life. She worked her first job at Johnstone’s Dairy and Grocery where she met her future husband Craig. They married June 5, 1970. In the next 48 years, they were blessed with two children and many, many more blessings. Arlene was a very quiet, thoughtful, loving person who was steadfast in her faith in the Lord. She was a true friend to many. I wish to thank all of our friends who through the good times and tough times stood by us and the many prayers they offered for the healing of my beautiful wife. In accordance with Arlene’s and my plans made many years ago and knowing how precious the 13 weekends of summer are, we made plans to have a Celebration of Life during the week. The Celebration of Life will be held 4:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in the Garden Room at Jimmy's Convention Center, 3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights. We invite all who know Arlene to come celebrate her new Chapter in everlasting life.
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Helen H l K. K Claassen Cl Helen K. Claassen, 93, of White Bear Lake. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. Visitation one hour before service.
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Senior rescued from burning bed by nursing staff, cook “They literally put their lives at risk to save this gentleman’s life.”
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — His bed started on fi re but thanks to four heroes only his pinkie was burned, said James Nelson, a resident at The Waters retirement community. Four staff were given merit awards by the White Bear Lake Fire Department for saving Nelson’s life at a City Council meeting Feb. 12. The Waters held another event the next morning with cake, coffee and awards so residents could easily participate, said the retirement community's executive director, Scott Rice. “We are very proud of the quick-thinking action our employees took that day, and grateful that the situation resolved so positively,” Rice said. Nelson shed tears of gratitude for how the four staff rescued him from his smoldering bed in a room so full of dark gray smoke they couldn't see him. “There is no doubt in my mind they saved his life,” said Fire Chief Greg Peterson. The staff were so quick they rescued Nelson before the fire department arrived that morning, Dec. 29. Cook Cheryl Hunter heard the building's fi re alarm go off. At fi rst, she didn't know if it was a drill or not. But then she saw CNA (certified nursing assistant) Jade Parnell running by and she asked if she needed help. They ran together to Nelson's room, which Parnell had heard mentioned over her walkie talkie. “It all happened so fast,” Parnell remembered. Hunter, Parnell and LPN (licensed practical nurse) Justin Ullrich went into the room. They couldn't see Nelson but went to the chair where he usually sits waiting for breakfast, Ullrich said. They didn't fi nd him. The smoke was so bad, they went into the
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The Waters resident James Nelson, seated, cries tear of gratitude as he speaks with Jade Parnell, certified nursing assistant (CNA), who helped rescue him from a fire in his bed Dec. 29. Standing behind him is licensed practical nurse (LPN) Jason Ullrich, who was also part of the rescue.
hallway to get a breath of air. When mattresses burn, a thick grey smoke is created by the combustion of the petroleum inside, Peterson explained. The building's sprinkler system had basically taken care of the flames, but the room was still fi lled with toxic smoke. “Then we started to hear him yelling for help,” Ullrich remembered. They went back in and followed the sound of his voice. They picked him up, but he was in such distress from the smoke he was like a dead weight, Ullrich said. They found his wheelchair and got him out. Another staff member, Undrea Bell, helped get him out of the room.
“I'm sure anybody here would have done it,” Ullrich said. “The Waters is great ... We just happened to be the people that were there.” Staff went to the hospital with Nelson because he had inhaled the toxic smoke. Hunter said she opted not to go to the hospital because she thought, “Somebody's got to make food for the residents,” she remembered. “My lungs hurt for a week.” She also wanted to make sure her coworkers Heather Hilger and Nancy Ramsey were recognized for how they helped keep other residents calm while the alarms were going off. Peterson said when he fi rst arrived at the scene, he wasn't sure if he
should scold or congratulate the four staff for going into such a dire situation with no protective equipment. They could have easily been critically injured, he noted. “They literally put their lives at risk to save this gentleman's life,” he said. “What they did was heroic.” About 10 of the other residents were evacuated while others stayed put. In senior living communities, residents are told to stay put until given directions so they are not injured if there is a fi re in their hallway. “We were very fortunate,” said Maryann Ronkainen. “The staff was wonderful.” After the incident, the fi re department came and showed the residents how the fi re happened and what they can do to help prevent electrical fi res, said Jan Halver. They learned a frayed cord on an alarm clock that shorted was the culprit and were shown how to inspect their electrical cords for safety. The second floor of the complex where the fi re was has been restored and the fi rst floor, which sustained water damage, should be back to normal by the end of March, said Jason O'Higgins, marketing director. They happened to have enough open rooms for residents so that no one had to move out of the building while it is being fully restored.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • An adult male resident reported being assaulted by another adult male resident in the 1800 block of Fifth Street Feb. 8. • A customer was provided a loaner vehicle by a local dealership in the 1400 block of County Road E while her car was being repaired. The customer refused to return the loaner vehicle, the business reported Feb. 8. An officer spoke with customer and she agreed to return the vehicle. However, the vehicle was not returned, so it was entered as stolen. • Bank officials determined Feb. 8 that the homeless man's tent near Highway 96 and White Bear Parkway is on bank property. Officers attempted to tell the occupant to vacate, but no one was at the encampment. • Community service officers observed a vehicle off the road in a snowbank near the intersection of Buerkle Road and Fanum Road Feb. 8. They and a couple Good Samaritans helped dig the vehicle out. One of the civilians then volunteered to use a tow strap to pull her back out onto the road. It worked, and everyone was able to get on their way. • A person was being disorderly in 1200 block of Gun Club Road Feb. 8 and staff requested he be trespassed. The person was trespassed and left without incident. • Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 3500 block of Century Avenue and found the driver to have a felony warrant out of Anoka. The 41-year-old driver was arrested without incident and transported to the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for processing. • Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at I-694 and White Bear Avenue Feb. 9 and found the driver under the influence of alcohol. The 23-yearold driver was arrested without incident for DWI. He was transported to the police department and consented to a breath test. A 0.09 alcohol concentration level was recorded. He was charged with
third-degree DWI and transported to the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for processing. • A domestic assault using a weapon as a threat was reported in the 2200 block of Seventh Street Feb. 9. The suspect was gone when an officer arrived. No weapon was seen. • Theft of $1,000 of products, mostly baby formula, was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 9. • A nonresident was seen dumping lumber and shingles in a dumpster in the 1800 block of Birch Street Feb. 9. The caretaker of the property obtained the suspect's license plate. An officer visited the suspect, who admitted to the offense and returned to retrieve his garbage.
to the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for processing. • Officers were dispatched to a possible water main break on the 3500 block of McKnight Road Feb. 11. Upon arrival, officers were met by White Bear Public Works crews advising that a water main broke in the area and they consequently flushed a hydrant. The area was salted to prevent icing. • On Feb. 11, an underground garage was reported broken into sometime over the weekend in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. • A bicycle was reported stolen from a garage in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Feb. 12. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road N. Feb. 12.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Highway 96 and I-35E Feb. 9 and found the driver under the influence of alcohol. The 32-year-old driver was arrested without incident for DWI. He was transported to the police department and consented to a breath test. A 0.13 alcohol concentration level was recorded. He was charged with third-degree DWI and felony fi fth-degree controlled substance and was transported to the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for processing.
• Theft of about $275 worth of liquor was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 12. A suspect was identified, and the police department is investigating.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at I-35E and County Road E Feb. 10 and found the driver under the influence of alcohol. The 26-year-old driver was arrested without incident for DWI. He was transported to the police department and refused a breath test. He was charged with third-degree DWI test refusal and was transported to the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for processing.
• A Vadnais Heights woman was arrested for DWI near Highway 96 Feb. 12. She was taken to jail.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on the 3500 block of Hoffman Road Feb. 10 and found the driver under the influence of alcohol. The 34-year-old was arrested without incident for DWI. She was transported to the police department and consented to a breath test. A 0.10 alcohol concentration level was recorded. She was charged with fourth-degree DWI and transported
• An attempted robbery was reported at a bank in the 2600 block of County Road E Feb. 12. • Credit cards were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Feb. 12 and fraudulently used, racking up about $1,500 in charges.
• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 1700 block of Elm Street Feb. 13. • A vehicle was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Oak Drive Feb. 13. • A business in the 4699 block of Shady Lane reported Feb. 14 that an employee made about $275 in unauthorized charges on a company credit card. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Feb. 14. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue N Feb. 14. A 21-year-old South St. Paul woman was cited and released.
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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:
Grant • A Mahtomedi man, 18, was issued a written warning at 7:29 p.m. Feb. 7 on 75th Street and Lake Elmo Avenue N. for expired registration and operating a sled without a headlamp. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the subject and his friend to head home immediately and not hit the trails again without proper registration and operating headlights. • The caretaker for a vacant house for sale in the 9000 block of Justen Trail N. on Feb. 8 reported the garage door kicked in, although no footprints or tire tracks could be observed in the snow. Nothing was reported missing.
Mahtomedi • A suspicious vehicle parked the wrong way with four-way hazards
blinking on Dartmoor Road at McGregor Avenue S. at 1:23 a.m. Jan. 30, turned out to be a motorist trying to deal with a fl at tire and other mechanical issues with the vehicle. A tow truck was en route as deputies arrived at the scene. • A resident in the 100 block of Maple Street on Jan. 31 reported $140 in greeting cards stolen from his mailbox after he never received them. The complainant had contacted the shipper, who said that the items had been delivered two days earlier.
• A Forest Lake man, 47, was issued a written warning at 2:16 p.m. Feb. 2 on White Bear Lake for operating an ATV without headlights. • A White Bear Township man, 31, was issued a written warning at 2:25 p.m. Feb. 2 on White Bear Lake for allowing a minor passenger to ride on his snowmobile without wearing a helmet.
• A resident in the 800 block of Woodland Court on Feb. 1 reported a suspicious male walking in the area, and that he could have been the person who stole her vehicle from White Bear Lake the week before. Deputies were unable to locate the suspicious male. • A resident in the 900 block of East Avenue on Feb. 2 reported being bitten by a loose dog she found in her driveway after she lured the dog into her garage with treats so that she could read its tag. The
cellation after deputies observed the subject's vehicle traveling well below the posted speed limit and conducted a computer check. The digital image of the registered owner of the vehicle matched that of the person driving the creeping vehicle.
dog bolted and is now at large. Deputies advised the complainant to let them know if she went to the doctor about the bite.
Willernie • A Grant man, 29, was issued a written warning at 7:41 p.m. Feb. 9 on Trim Place and Stillwater Road for a missing headlight. • A son, 25, in the 300 block of Milford Lane will be mailed a citation for fi nancial transaction fraud after he was reported for stealing his father's debit card numbers and charging more than $50. The son also stole a check from his father's drawer and cashed it for $90. When deputies arrived on the scene Feb. 10, they found the son sitting on his father's couch. The son admitted to both of the unauthorized transactions and agreed to leave the residence.
• A resident in the 90 block of Hickory Street reported her flag pole damaged and her Norwegian fl ag stolen overnight Feb. 2-3. The complainant said she had a Nest camera to provide footage of the incident once she is able to contact Nest.
Pine Springs • A St. Paul man, 52, was cited at 10:17 p.m. Feb. 8 at the ramp from northbound I-694 to eastbound Highway 36 for driving after can-
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Offi ce reported the following incidents:
Vadnais Heights • A female shoplifter who scuffled with Target Loss Prevention employees in the 900 block of County Road E got away the evening of Feb. 6, leaving her purse and jacket behind. The purse contained stolen jewelry valued at $85 and the jacket contained the thief’s ID. The 35-year-old St. Paul woman was mailed a citation for theft. • When the 33-year-old female driver entered the convenience store in the 3400 block of Rice Street the night of Feb. 8, a suspect drive off with her 2008 Infi nity G35 that had been left running. • A male suspect drove off after the juvenile male driver left a vehicle running outside a convenience store the night of Feb. 9 in the 700 block of County Road D. The vehicle was recovered several blocks away but the keys and the driver’s iPhone-7 were gone. The vehicle was towed to the victim’s address. • Deputies caught up with a stolen vehicle following a hit-and-run crash on Goose Lake Road on Feb. 9. Three suspects were taken into custody. No other information was provided.
• A woman called 911 Feb. 11 to report that an angry 24-year-old male had taken out his frustrations on her bedroom wall. The 19-year-old said she had not been assaulted, nor was she afraid of the male, just wanted to report it. The male left the apartment in the 1000 block of County Road D with a relative to “cool off.” Unknown amount of damage. • A 2003 Ford F-150 was stolen from a parking lot in the 1400 block of County Road E sometime during the daylight hours, Feb. 11. A possible suspect would be the thief who had made off with the truck’s spare key a day earlier.
White Bear Township • A collarless black Lab with “icicles dripping off its nose” was attempting to get into a fenced yard on Stillwater Street on Feb. 6, according to a caller, and kept lying down in the snow. The dog, seemingly “fi ne and playful” according to deputies, was taken to the St. Paul Animal Control Center. • Meat, valued at $200, was stolen from Cub Foods in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive the afternoon of Feb. 6.
• Responding to a 911 call on Feb. 12 in the 1100 block of County Road D, deputies found a bruised and bloodied female who told them that her boyfriend had refused to let her leave the apartment, grabbing her by the throat. When he backed away, the victim called 911. The 24-yearold Minneapolis man, who has a record of three domestic assault-related convictions, was booked into jail on charges of felony domestic assault and felony domestic assault by strangulation.
• A juvenile male was detained at the county Juvenile Detention Center the afternoon of Feb. 7 for assaulting a 31-year-old female at the Bellaire Education Center in the 2500 block of County Road F. The matter was referred to the County Attorney. • A “work” computer left in an unlocked vehicle overnight in the 2000 block of County Road F was reported stolen Feb 11. The machine was valued at $2,400.
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STATION: Preferred site moves on to council FROM PAGE 1A
ing. “Our goal,” Gitzlaff said, “is to get an indication from council to present at the Feb. 28 (Rush Line) Policy Advisory Committee meeting.” Once a site is identified, its impact will be studied through the Regional Railroad Authority under the current environmental phase of the project, which has 1.5 years remaining. The project is still five years out from starting construction and eight years from operation, Gitzlaff said. After the environmental phase, the project will be handed off to the Metropolitan Council to enter the project development phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grants program. Results of the online survey are not a statistically valid representation of the community, but are informative, noted City Manager Ellen Hiniker in a memo to council, and may be helpful as the council deliberates its selection of a preferred site. Councilman Kevin Edberg asked Gitzlaff about acquiring private property for a preferred site. The project manager replied that the team is not allowed to negotiate property acquisition in this phase. “First we have to identify potential impacts of the preferred site versus public benefit,” he said. As for other stations in the city, Gitzlaff said they aren’t taking any buildings or anything like that. The other sites are inline stations that fit within public right of way. More information is available on the corridor at www.rushline.org.
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Option A was the favorite location for a downtown bus station based on the county’s survey. The station, behind Beartown on Seventh, is the farthest from the core of downtown. Off-street parking impacts would need to be mitigated.
ON PATROL: DWI enforcer has goal to make state’s top 10 FROM PAGE 1A
and distracted driving. He logs it in the department’s records. If it’s a habit, he will probably run into them doing it again. If he clearly sees someone texting and driving or they are defensive, he will give them a ticket. “A teacher yelled at me because he was checking email on his way home,” Brown remembered. It is illegal to use the internet on a device while driving. People often blame Brown for their own bad choices when he is just trying to keep the community safe. But most people understand when he explains to them that he is out looking for impaired drivers. A person he arrested for DWI awhile back even recently sent him a letter thanking him for arresting him. “He appreciated the way I treated him and was checking himself into treatment,” Brown said. “I have the motto of ‘treat others like you want to be treated.’” At about 9:30 p.m., Brown pulled over a driver for not signaling a turn. When he came back to the squad with the driver’s license, he noticed it had been revoked for a prior DWI. The man wasn’t supposed to be driving. He then
searched his computer for more on the driver’s background. “We have a felony warrant,” he said. Brown called for a backup from the regular night shift officers. Brown and Officer Brian Link approached the vehicle together to make an arrest. The man, wanted for charges of felony drug possession, was compliant and was swiftly taken to the Ramsey County Detention Center in St. Paul. At 2:30 a.m., Brown found a man who appeared impaired near White Bear Avenue and I-694. Brown completes field sobriety tests with those who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics before taking them to the police department for a breath test. The man’s alcohol concentration level was 0.09; the legal limit is 0.08. Brown took another trip to jail. Brown has been an officer strictly dedicated to DWI enforcement only since last fall, when the White Bear Lake Police Department received a $95,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to fund a dedicated position. Brown has worked in White Bear for seven years and would often volunteer to work overtime during traffic safety campaigns. He was a DWI Enforcer All-Star twice, an
honor given annually by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to the state’s officers with the highest number of DWI arrests. Due to his work, White Bear Lake was the only suburban city in Ramsey County last year to receive the grant funded by the National Highway Safety Administration. Now that Brown’s time is dedicated to his public safety passion, he has a goal to fi nish within the top 10 in the state. In 2018, he was 29th statewide, with 73 DWI arrests. He also aims to beat the White Bear Lake Police Department’s annual DWI arrest record for a single officer — 99. Competition motivates him to do good, he said. Brown’s passion for traffic safety stems from personal tragedy. When he was a child, his great-grandmother was struck by someone running a stop sign and died from her injuries. His mother was also critically injured in a highway accident. An uncle and basketball coach who were cops inspired him to pursue law enforcement as a career. Experiences on the job and seeing people texting and driving while he is driving his children around off duty has amped up his passion for traffic safety. During his fi rst year as an officer in White Bear Lake, he
BY THE NUMBERS White Bear DWI arrests Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 • Arrests are up by 13 since the department received a DWI enforcer grant.
2016 2017 2018
43 55 68
Source: White Bear Lake Police Department
responded to a bad traffic accident involving drunk driving. He’s seen the extremes — a wrong-way headon collision two years ago on I-694 involving a drunk driver who was at a 0.36 alcohol concentration level. Brown works overnights, usually three days in a row, often on weekends. Due to the grant requirements, he also works peak holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day. When he’s not patrolling the roads, he is a volunteer youth football and basketball coach.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Public meetings on pollution emissions rescheduled State officials will discuss health impacts and past pollution emissions at rescheduled community information meetings Thursday, Feb. 21 or Thursday, March 7. Both meetings are 6:30 to 9 p.m. at North Campus High School Auditorium, 5045 Division Ave., White Bear Lake. Officials with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Department of Health will talk with the public about past emissions of trichloroethylene in communities near the Water Gremlin Inc. manufacturing facility in White Bear Township. These meetings were rescheduled after a Feb. 7 infor-
mation meeting was cancelled due to weather.
Congresswoman holding town hall meeting Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) will host a town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at White Bear Lake Area High School-North Campus in White Bear Lake. The town hall meeting is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.
Climate change group offers free film screening Northeast Metro Climate Action is holding a free screening of the fi lm “Paris to Pittsburgh”,
Monday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., at Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N, Shoreview. “Paris to Pittsburgh” is narrated by Rachel Brosnahan, and premiered on National Geographic channel on Dec. 12, 2018. “Paris to Pittsburgh” shows how Americans from coastal cities to the Midwest heartland are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. And as the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act. For more information call 612-965-8284.
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High-density housing OK'd along E corridor BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Bottom line, the city has few parcels that would accommodate a large-scale apartment building. One of those parcels is the corner of Linden Avenue and County Road E, which is being considered for a 189-unit apartment building. Like the Planning Commission a week earlier, the City Council was asked to decide on the property's future by approving a concept plan proposed by the developer. The property was described as "very desirable" for high-density residential at the Feb. 12 meeting, due to its proximity to the Rush Line Corridor and Bruce Vento Trail. "Staff recognizes change is not always welcome," noted Community Development Director Anne Kane, referring to neighbors who objected at the Planning Commission public hearing to the four-story building and the resulting traffic. Councilman Dan Jones asked a representative of developer Schafer Richardson if the project would proceed if less than four stories? "No," replied Maureen Michalski, vice president of development. Jones said he trusts staff's recommendation, saying apartments are "important for the future of White Bear Lake."
The concept plan was approved 4-1, with Councilman Steve Engstran voting no. He prefers apartments be built on the north side of Buerkle Road in place of empty warehouses. A key caveat remains, however. The access point to E is critical, Kane told council. That access point must be approved by Ramsey County. "If it is denied, it would greatly alter the developer's plans," she said. Councilman Kevin Edberg asked Kane if the project would be dead if the county says no to even a right-in, right-out turn. "We would go back to square one," she answered. The developer owns and operates apartment complexes around the Midwest, according to Kane. A market study conducted by Schafer Richardson showed White Bear Lake has a 1 percent vacancy rate, which is very low compared to Twin Cities standards. Rent in White Bear Lake averages $1,200 per month, she added. Edberg agreed with Jones, noting that "diversified housing stock is important to the cycle of life in this community." The next step for the developer is the general development phase with rezoning, which will also include a public hearing. Mayor Jo Emerson reminded those in attendance the concept plan is the first step in a lengthy process.
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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. WITH WINTER WEATHER UPON US REMINDER - PLEASE PLACE YOU GARBAGE & RECYCLING SLIDING INTO A POWER POLE CAN CONTAINERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY – Garbage & recycling containers EASILY HAPPEN – Here are some tips you that are placed in the street run the risk of being damaged by snow should know: from passing snowplows. • If the car you are in hits a utility pole, your vehicle & the surrounding area can become energized, even if you do DO NOT DEPOSIT SNOW IN THE STREET – not touch lines or equipment, you can still be killed or seriously injured. Shoveling snow into public streets is prohibited by Here are some things to remember: State law, please help keep our streets clear of snow • Do not leave the car, & warn others to stay away snakes & snow piles during the winter. • Call 911 to have the utility notified • Wait until a utility professional has told you it is safe to exit the vehicle SNOWPLOWING ROUTES – Does the Township plow all roadways within the Town? No, the Township is responsible for most roadways, but does • The only reason to exit the vehicle is it it’s on fire not plow Ramsey County Roads, MN State highways or private roads. • If the car is on fire, jump clear of the vehicle with feet together & without touching the car & the ground at the same time, continue to WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS REMINDER– No hop away with your feet together as far as you can vehicle may park on any road or street in the Township Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org between the hours of 2 a.m. & 6 a.m. from now through before leaving on your trip to get April 1st, or any time after a snowfall of one or more inches current road conditions until the road is cleared curb to curb. • Turn on your headlights & wear your seat belt • Turn off your cruise control LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO, HERE ARE SOME IDEAS – • Slow down; allow at least five car lengths, & preferably 10, between St. Paul City Hall & Ramsey County Courthouse Tour February 25th from your vehicle & a plow 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., learn about the Art Deco high-rise architecture of • Stay behind the snowplow, the road behind a snowplow is safer to the building drive on Union Depot Tour February 26th from noon – 1:00 p.m., learn about the • Watch for snowplows that turn or exit frequently & often with little history, recent renovation, sustainability initiatives, expanding transit warning options & much more • Never drive into a snow cloud Volunteer with the Sheriff ’s Office, there are a number of areas that love • When driving in snow, do everything slowly volunteers, call 651.266.7300 for more information Volunteer at the Tamarack Nature Center, they have a variety of areas that ADOPT A FIRE HYDRANT NEAR YOU THIS have openings, call 651.407.5350 WINTER – Help keep your neighborhood safe this winter by adopting a fire hydrant near March 3 – Caregiver Appreciation Day your home & keep it clear of snow build-up March 12 – Annual Town Meeting all season long so that it is easily visible in the March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day event of an emergency. March 23 – National Chip & Dip Day March 28 – Something on a Stick Day
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Vadnais business advocate moving to county position Ling Becker, currently executive director of the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC), has been selected as the director of Ramsey County’s Workforce Solutions department. Becker has been with VHEDC since 2014. She has helped start many community business initiatives, including the NE Metro Manufacturing Education (NEME) Partnership with area school districts, which won the 2018 Economic Ling Becker Development Association of Minnesota’s Partnership Award. In her new role, which begins March 4, she will lead more than 80 department staff who deliver workforce development services for job seekers and businesses throughout Ramsey County. “We are delighted to welcome Ling to Ramsey County,” said Johanna Berg, deputy county manager of Economic Growth and Community Investment. “Her extensive background and leadership in economic development for local government and the nonprofit sector will position us well to drive system improvements and innovations to meet the employment needs of our residents and local businesses.” “It is a privilege to be a part of Ramsey County and to
lead the Workforce Solutions team,” Becker said. “It is an opportune time for Ramsey County to leverage collaborations to ensure economic inclusion and prosperity for all residents within our community. Workforce development is an area I am very passionate about, and I look forward to dedicating my skills and experience to this outstanding department while serving the community.” Becker has resigned from the VHEDC. Her last day will be Feb. 28. "Ling's time with the VHEDC has been a significant turning point in our organization," said VHEDC Board President Debby Gustafson. "We have impacted the northeast metro community through a variety of new programs and initiatives initiated during Ling's tenure. All of us are excited for her as she pursues her next career opportunity, and we wish her the very best. The board is actively taking steps to build upon recent organizational momentum and fill this important role. Our existing programs and initiatives will continue as we work through this transition process.” Becker worked closely with the city to advocate for its businesses. “First off, kudos to Ramsey County,” said City Administrator Kevin Watson. “They are fortunate to be adding such a tremendously talented and hard-working individual to their staff. I’d be hard pressed to think of someone that works harder than she does. “Ling has been a vital person to Vadnais Heights’ recent success and putting our community on the map,” he noted. “The city has always had a strong partnership
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with VHEDC and achieved many goals over the years, but from the first day she started, Ling was challenging us all to do more.” Becker was instrumental in starting a Vadnais Heights farmers market, Northeast Metro Job Fair and Northeast Metro Business Expo. “Her drive and energy will be missed,” Watson said. “But the city looks forward to continuing a strong relationship as she represents the city’s workforce opportunities with Ramsey County.” Prior to working for VHEDC, Becker was the principal of her own consulting firm focused on local government and nonprofits. Earlier in her career, Becker worked as project administrator for the Metropolitan Council and a process analyst for Andersen Consulting LLP. Becker earned a master’s degree in public administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, where she was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. She received bachelor’s degrees in sociology and political science from the University of Minnesota. She lives in Inver Grove Heights with her husband, Steve, and daughter, Anna. The couple also has two college students in Michigan. Sara Marie Moore
WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL WHITE BEAR LAKE — The City Council took the following action at its Feb. 12 meeting: • Approved a request by Lisa Stonehouse to convert the Painted Table business at 4466 Centerville Road to a catering kitchen, adding a second rental unit above it. • Heard a first reading of a revision to the massage ordinance. Criminal charges of prostitution have occurred at massage parlors in the city, so steps are being taken to clamp down on illegal activity. Among proposed changes to licensing requirements are a longer waiting period for final license approval and authority given to the city manager to immediately suspend a license upon occurrence of any unlawful acts. Final revocation must be taken by City Council. A second reading will take place Feb. 26. • Authorized purchase of a new ambu-
lance. Approved in the 2019 budget, the emergency vehicle will replace a 2010 model at a cost of $235,000 — slightly under budget. • Approved special event permit for Tally's Dockside to have live music from noon to 10 p.m. July 4. • Received feasibility report and ordered a public hearing for 2019 street reconstruction project. Streets involved this year are sections of Morehead Avenue, Johnson Avenue, Fourth Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street, Seventh Street, alleys and Garden Lane. City Engineer Paul Kauppi said water services will also be reviewed; lead pipes will be converted to copper, for example. Trails along South Shore Boulevard and Hwy. 96 (White Bear Parkway to Birch Lake Boulevard) will be part of the project, as will a sidewalk along the east side of Morehead Avenue. The $5.5 million project will require a bond
sale for 25 percent of the cost. Property owners will be assessed $1.2 million. A public hearing is scheduled for March 12. • Approved change orders for Sports Center renovation project and authorized final payment for the project. The change order was for $192,000 and was part of the contingency fund. The total value of the work completed is $4.3 million. Final payments were approved for all the contractors, including $27,000 to Kraus-Anderson Construction Company. • Accepted an amendment to the loan agreement with Lakeside Eats LLC, doing business as MIZU Japanese restaurant. In December, city staff was told that John Maleitzke was leaving the LLC partnership and requested his obligations as a personal guarantor with regard to the loan agreement be relieved and replaced with Todd Jensen, in
addition to Daron Close. In December 2016, the City Council approved a 10-year, $150,000 loan agreement with Close and Maleitzke for the build-out of the 86-seat restaurant at Boatworks Commons. It opened July 2017 and continues to offer year-round dining in the Marina Triangle District. Council was told MIZU is current and up to date on its loan. • Heard a short report from the city engineer regarding water main breaks. As the frost deepens into the ground, water mains are casualties. One occurred in December; four in November; nine in January and so far, three in February. • Heard from the city attorney that a purchase agreement has been sent to the seller of property located between Public Works and Saputo bordering Hoffman Road. The city hopes for a response this week. Debra Neutkens
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Business owner recognized as exemplary board member ST. PAUL — White Bear Country Inn owner Bill Foussard, a member of the board of directors for Cerenity Senior Care, was named board Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota. The award honors a volunteer board member in an older adult services organization whose leadership, service and actions have enriched the lives of older persons and enhanced their community. Cerenity Senior Care, which includes nursing homes, assisted living and memory care in St. Paul and White Bear Lake, is part of the Benedictine Health System. “Bill Foussard is a powerful advocate for older adults and the persons who provide them with care and supportive services. His stewardship, customer service and leadership — in good times and at times when difficult decisions need to be made — is the epitome of what it means to be a board trustee,” said Gayle Kvenvold, president and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota. “Bill’s leadership, generosity and collaboration have helped create a unique sense
of purpose and belonging at the Cerenity communities.” Foussard has served on the Cerenity board of directors for eight years. He is an active member of the board, collaborating with area businesses to engage them in supporting senior services, advocating for foundations and private donors to contribute to the enhancement of seniors and the lives of the residents at the Cerenity communities, and supporting staff and residents through activities and events he personally hosts. One highlight of Foussard’s generosity and collaborative spirit is the annual Christmas event he hosts specifically for those who reside in assisted living or long-term care communities. The festive event features staff and volunteers dressed as elves, a high school choir, the St. Paul Winter Carnival royal court, a meal and gifts — all complimentary for those in attendance.
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Retiring Finance Director Don Rambow received the traditional keepsake bear from Mayor Jo Emerson Feb. 12 at his last City Council meeting.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — The retiring city finance director wanted no fanfare during his last week in office. Don Rambow's boss, City Manager Ellen Hiniker, said he requested "no party, no cake," which is typical of the guy who was always trying to save the city money. At his last City Council meeting Feb. 12, Rambow thanked council and staff, noting he "fell in love with the city." He is retiring two months shy of 25 years. "It was an honor and privilege to serve this community," Rambow remarked, singling out
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former City Manager Mark Sather and the current city manager for "treating the city's money like it's your own." Hiniker lauded the fi nance director for his humble demeanor, quietly working numbers behind the scenes during years of "tremendous buildout of the city's infrastructure." Particularly noteworthy during his long tenure was the upgrade in the city's bond rating to AA+, she noted. "That's not easy for a city," Hiniker pointed out. "That was a big deal, and we credit Don for that. There's a lot of big deals in Don's career." As she talked about the fi nance director's years at City Hall, Hiniker shared Rambow's favorite saying from a favorite movie, "Cool Hand Luke": "What we've got here is a failure to communicate." Undoubtedly, that is something Rambow liked to say to department heads asking for money. He was a Minnesota farm boy after all, shared Mark Sather, which meant he was
not one to part easily with funds. "If public works wanted new equipment, Don would always ask about the old equipment, 'Can't it be fi xed?'" Sather recalled. Hiniker was there when Rambow interviewed for the job in 1994 and has worked with him on many projects over the years. She considers him a good friend. "Don has done a tremendous job," she said, "showing grace and patience when allowing a new person to take over. He set us up really well for the next phase." The city manager was talking about Kerri Kindsvater, the city's assistant fi nance manager who was named to replace Rambow. Kindsvater has been with the city 22 years. "As a fi nance director once told me," Rambow told council, "'If you're doing your job, you're seen and not heard.' Thank you for the privilege of 25 years." To that, the departing money man received a standing ovation. Debra Neutkens
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CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 4 pm Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 6pm
Join us at Redeemer! September - May WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online-All ages welcome
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AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am
Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org
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NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261
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South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin
Worship time: Sundays 10am
TWO SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 9-10am traditional 10:45-11:30am band-led/casual Nursery available for both
9:00 am Sunday School & You Adult Education 10:15 am Worship 11:15 am Fellowship time Older children participate in Children’s Church during worship FindusonFacebook th 5 and Bloom Ave, White Bear • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org
Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Lts. Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 2080 Woodlynn Ave. , Maplewood • 651-779-9177
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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
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CENTURY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE When: 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Where: Century College, West Campus – Gymnasium, 3401 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake Details: Talk with expert faculty from over 70 areas of study; learn about admissions, scholarships, fi nancial aid and more. Free and open to the public. Contact: century.edu/ openhouse
‘IMMIGRANTS, THE 2020 CENSUS AND FAIR REPRESENTATION IN MINNESOTA’ When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy 61 Details: Public forum featuring Mirella Ceja-Orozco, an attorney with the St. Paul Immigrant Law Center will focus on how census count determines the number of congressional seats, the number of Electoral College votes and the distribution of more than $8 billion in federal funds to Minnesota communities between 2020 and 2030. Free. Contact: 612-618-2502
BOOKHOUNDS STORYTIME FOR KIDS When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Where: GoodKids, 4658 Banning Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Story time for children birth -10 years with parent. Free. Contact: 651-472-9085
WBL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTIONS SAMPLER When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Program is a show and tell about a sampling of the interesting items that have been gathered over the decades and are being preserved to share history for generations to come. Free; donations appreciated. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: SENIOR FITNESS When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E Details: Free monthly presentation on topics for seniors and supporters of seniors on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
TEDTALK TUESDAY When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: View and discuss a video by Kevin Breel titled “Confessions of a Depressed Comic.” Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org
LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: Noon Wednesday, Feb. 27 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch for an afternoon of games. Coffee and
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dessert served and friends welcome. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
WHITE BEAR LAKE LADIES NIGHT OUT When: 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Manitou Grill, 2171 Fourth St. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com
MINDFULNESS SKILLS FOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Learn about strategies that lead to savoring the good moments, embracing calm and increasing resilience. For adults and kids 10+; must attend with parent. Registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org
EDUCATION IN SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Program features Katherine Kersten, Senior Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, on the topic “Confusion in the Classroom: How Racial Equity Policies are Shaping Today’s Schools.” Contact: libertyclassical academy.org
Theater ‘CHARLOTTE’S WEB’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 and Friday, Feb. 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Special 50-minute version of the play designed for a cast of six. Tickets $20/ adults; $10/children. Contact: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
JUNGLE BOOK KIDS When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 and Thursday, Feb. 21 Where: Stillwater Middle School, 523 W. Marsh St. Details: Zephyr Theatre performance of the children’s classic. Tickets $6-$8. Contact: stillwater zephyrtheatre.org
“WILLY WONKA JR.” When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 and Mar. 1; 1
‘Dual-ing Pianos’ Sing-Along When: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 Where: Bloody Mary’s, 96 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Performance featuring Bill
and 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, and Mar. 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 and Mar. 3 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Children’s Theater production about a poor boy who wins the golden opportunity to tour the fantastic chocolate factory of the eccentric and mysterious Willy Wonka. Tickets $25/ adults, $23/seniors, and $13/students and youth. Contact: thephipps.org
BEST PICTURE FESTIVAL When: Various times on Saturday, Feb. 23 Where: Marcus Oakdale Theatre Details: Moviegoers can see all seven theatrical nominees for Best Picture, including animated and live action short fi lms. Food and beverage specials. All-day tickets $28-$35; see website for titles and details. Contact: MarcusTheatres.com/ BestPicture
3RD ANNUAL OSCAR PARTY When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen at a
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and Dan Chouinard is a fundraiser for Wildwood Artist Series. Tickets $15.
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fundraising party for the Zephyr Theatre. $25 includes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, live music and prizes for predicting the night’s Oscar winners. Semi-formal/formal attire suggested. RSVP by Feb. 19. Contact: stillwaterzephyr theatre.org
make art from 10-12:30. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
Music CONCERT FOR A CAUSE
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., NORTHERN LIGHTS White Bear Lake JURIED ART EXHIBITION OPENING Details: Fundraising competition benefiting RECEPTION the 2019 Students of the When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Year campaign for the Thursday, March 7 Leukemia Lymphoma Where: White Bear Society. Organized by Center for the Arts, 4971 Centennial student Long Ave. featuring Java Soul, JTD Acoustics, Upper Details: Exhibition Mississippi Rock features some of Formation, Syrenaeum, Minnesota and vendors and silent Wisconsin’s fi nest auction. Tickets $15-$19. artists. Exhibit runs March 4-April 10. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
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When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 3 When: 9:30-12:30 a.m. Where: Trinity Fridays, through Feb. Lutheran Church, 115 22 4th St. N., Stillwater Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Details: Performance by Valley Chamber Long Ave. Chorale honors Details: Come for coffee Leonard Bernstein, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. often called the greatest to discuss art, artists, musician of modern techniques and trends times. with Neil Johnston; stay for open studio and Contact:
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Marine on St. Croix Details: Explore the woods by snowshoe under the full moon and meet resident screech owls. Registration $7 members; $10 nonmembers. Contact: 651-433-2427 or warnernaturecenter.org
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916 Education Foundation Gala When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. Where: North Metro Event Center, 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview
and live auction. Proceeds will support the purchase of science equipment provide hands-on and technology-enriched learning opportunities. Tickets begin at $75.
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LÚNASA When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by nationally-known Irish Acoustic Group includes vocals as well as flutes, low whistles, tin whistles, double bass, guitar, fiddle and uilleann pipes. Tickets $19 or $29 VIP; proceeds benefit Doctors without Borders. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org/ hanifl
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY LITERATURE LOVER’S NIGHT OUT When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Event hosted by Twin Cities’ literary connoisseur Pamela Klinger-Horn, featuring local and national authors, Allen Eskens, Wendy Webb, Chris Cander and Anissa Gray. Light refreshments and drawings for prizes. Seating limited; tickets
online. Contact: 651-430-3385 or valleybookseller.com
MISS ST. CROIX VALLEY/MISS RIVER VALLEY PAGEANT When: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb 23 Where: Hill-Murray High School, 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood Details: Scholarship pageant where contestants will perform their talents and compete for the chance to represent the St. Croix Valley and surrounding area as Miss St. Croix Valley 2019, Miss St. Croix Valley Outstanding Teen 2019, Miss River Valley 2019 and Miss River Valley Outstanding Teen 2019. Contact: 651-2100364 or missminnesota.org
WINTER FUN AT THE CREATIVE CENTER When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Where: Belwin Conservancy Creative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., Afton Details: Explore Belwin’s Creative Center this winter by hiking, sledding, snowshoeing or crosscountry skiing our ungroomed trails. Hot chocolate provided. Free.
Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
BOTANICALS EXHIBITION When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Where: ArtRech St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Opening exhibition showcases three artists working in paper sculpture, mixed media printmaking and encaustic painting. Exhibit runs through March 30. Contact: 651-762-3943 or artreachstcroix.org
ST. CROIX SUMMIT When: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 Where: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 501 Wild Rose Ave. Details: One-day workshop with keynote speakers, exhibitors, fi lms, hands-on learning and discussion designed to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. For youth grades 6-12 and college students. Registration $25. Contact: 715-483-3300 or stcroixriverassociation. org
OWL AND SNOWSHOE When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Mar. 1 Where: Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N.,
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Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved TOOL SHARPENING for secular community SKILLS events in or adjacent When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Press Publication’s Saturday, March 2 coverage area. Priority ADULT OPEN GYMWhere: Marine Mills is given to free or VOLLEYBALL Folk School, affordable events that When: 6-9 p.m. Details: Adults can are likely to appeal Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45 a.m. learn to sharpen hand to a broad audience. Saturdays, through tools such as planes, Publication of events March chisels, axes, and is subject to editorial Where: AFSA High knives, or other tools discretion. Due to space School, 100 Vandals with cutting edges limitations, there is Blvd., Vandals Heights such as lawn mower no guarantee whether, blades or shovels. $60, Details: Drop-in when or for how long plus $10 materials fee; program; $3 fee. Must submissions will be see website for further show identification at published. Submissions details. sign-in. are subject to editing. Contact: Contact: 651-204-6000 Please include date, marinemillsfolkschool.org time, location, cost, brief details, and BABY & ME contact information for MAPLE SYRUPING DAY STORYTIME each event submission. When: Noon-4 p.m. When: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Submission deadline Saturday, Mar. 2 Mondays is Wednesday prior to Where: Lee and Rose Where: White Bear Lake the following weeks’ Warner Nature Center, Library, 2150 Second St. publication. Call 65115375 Norell Ave. N., 407-1226 with questions. Details: Storytime for Marine on St. Croix ages 6-23 months and a Online: www.presspubs. Details: Learn about caregiver. Limited to 15. com/calendar the history of maple Contact: 651-724-6007 or Email: calendar@ syruping and see the rclreads.org presspubs.com whole process fi rstMail: Press Publications hand. Family-friendly BABY STORYTIME activities such as Attn: Calendar demo tree tapping, sap When: 11:15-11:45 a.m. 4779 Bloom Ave. boiling, maple syrup Mondays White Bear Lake, MN sampling, crafts, Where: Wildwood 55110 refreshments, and Library, 763 Stillwater more. $5/person; cash Road, Mahtomedi at the gate. Details: For children Contact: 651-433-2427 or warnernaturecenter.org
MERRICK, INC. BOWLA-THON When: 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Mar. 3 Where: Flaherty’s Arden Bowl, 1273 County Rd. E, Arden Hills Details: Morning of bowling, donuts, raffles, carnival games, prizes and pizza to support Merrick’s program’s for adults with disabilities. All ages and abilities; $100/bowler; can be raised through pledges. Contact: 651-789-6207 or merrickinc.org
TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR WITH PRISCILLA PATON When: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 6 Where: Dock Cafe, 425 Nelson St. E., Stillwater Details: Read and discuss mystery book. $11 includes appetizers. RSVP. Meets the fi rst Wednesday of the month. Contact: valleybookseller.com
ONGOING ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP When: 1-2:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th
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LOOKING BACK Week of February 17 – February 23, 2019 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1919 Julius A. Haussner has two more auctions for the near future. On February 25th, he will conduct an auction for Wm. Sperl for the Benscooter farm in the town of Grant. On February 28th, he will conduct an auction for Peter Nelson on his farm 4 miles northwest of White Bear adjoining the Yanish Orchard… 1944 Can you Drive a Car? Always a pester to “go along” on every ride. And now you get a kick out of handling the wheel like a man? Women with mechanical ability are needed in the WAC at once. Other skills are needed too. Get full details at the nearest U.S. Army Recruiting Station. 1969 Twelve of the 13 candidates running for the three open City Council seats appeared before the public in a forum sponsored by the White Bear Press, the Sun newspapers, and the St. Paul Dispatch last Thursday evening in the City Council chambers. An overflow crowd of nearly 200 listened…
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Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Gangster Bus Tour - Saturday, April 27, 2019 Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s-era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes.
1994 The White Bear area community turned out in support of White Bear teen, Tiffany Carlson, during a benefit held last month. Carlson, 14, suffered a broken neck from a diving accident in White Bear Lake last summer, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. The benefit raised over $4,000…
Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance club. Tours depart at 10 & 11:30 am $20/$15 WBLAHS Members. Advance Tickets Required at Whitebearhistory.org or call 651407-5327 during open hours.
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
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1. Century College nursing student Katie Roberto measures the height of Charlotte Yarusso at the Feb. 15 Early Childhood Screening. Several Century students help with the free, statemandated screening by measuring each child’s height and weight and helping the Wildwood Lions with the vision screening. Charlotte was one of the 35 participants at the Mahtomedi District Education Center event. — Cathy Wyland 2. Members of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, including Executive Director Sara Markoe Hanson, center, researched the township’s Town Hall at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC recently. — Submitted 3. Dr. Will Nicholson of White Bear Lake, medical chief of staff at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood and Dr. Todd Stanhope, a Birchwood resident, on staff at North Memorial Hospital, met with Sen. Chuck Wiger on Minnesota Medical Association Day at the Capitol. They discussed opioid management and healthcare affordability. — Submitted 4. Ozzy Simola listens intently during the hearing portion of Early Childhood Screening Feb. 15 at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. Once he hears a sound, he drops the blue plastic toy into the yellow bucket. The free, state-mandated screening also includes vision and developmental along with a review of immunization and healthy history. — Cathy Wyland 5. This submerged polar bear was sent with the humorous caption “Help me!” as the city received another 4 inches of snow last week. So far, this is the fourth snowiest February on record since 1875. — Mike Brooks
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Frank assessment: Bear girls reach state with 3 shutouts BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
In hockey, it’s possible to beat a team that’s skating circles around yours, if your goalie happens to be a puck-eating Godzilla. White Bear Lake is equipped with such a not-so-secret weapon in Calla Frank and was able to upset Hill-Murray 2-0 for the Section 4AA championship, despite being outshot 50-17, on Friday evening. “I had a lot of fun tonight. I kind of had a feeling we could do it,” said Frank, a finalist for Let’s Play Hockey’s senior goalie award, who anchored shutouts by the Bears in all three section games. “Calla was so focused. She has been looking forward to this game for months,” coach Jerry Kwapick said. “Hill-Murray’s a great team, with a lot more depth than we have. To beat a team of this calibre, she was great out there.” Olivia Reif and Sydney Shearen delivered the clutch goals as the Bears (13-122) toppled a team that’s outscored them 134 to 57 this season, and earned just the second state trip in girls hockey for their school. Hill-Murray had won six consecutive section championships, and beat the Bears in the last two title games, 4-0 and 4-1. They met in the season opener with Hill-Murray winning 3-2. “It’s unreal …. It just feels great,” said Reif, about avenging those painful losses to the Pioneers. The senior forward had a lot to do with that, notching five of the team’s 10 goals in the sectionals. “We knew we had to play real good defense and make the most of every opportunity, to beat them,” said Shearen, whose 76th career goal was her biggest. Hill-Murray, which averages five goals, fired 11 shots in the first period, 18 in the second and 21 in the third, but could not get one past Frank, who withstood four power plays. The score was 0-0 until Reif shoved the puck through a thicket of fallen bodies in front of the net with 2:13 left in the second period. “I honestly don’t know how I got it — I just kept pushing with my stick and the puck went in,” Reif said. Riley Dawe
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and Shearen assisted. Shearen made it 2-0 when she pounced on a loose puck with no defender in front of her and rifled it past goalie Rachel Kennedy, bottom left corner, with 6:53 left. In the semifinals, the Bears were outshot by Stillwater 37-19 but won 3-0 with Frank’s goaltending and goals by McKeeley Larson, Lauren MacLean (shorthanded) and Reif. They beat North St. Paul 4-0 in the first round. The Bears, after winning 18 and 17 games the last two years, never won more than two straight games this season prior to going 3-0 in the section. “Seven weeks ago,” Kwapick said, “we made it our goal to be at our pinnacle at this point in the season — and we did that. We started to take a different approach, more geared to defense, knowing that with Calla, if we can get two or three goals, we can win. We knew we would lose a few along the way but we are where we want to be now.”
STATE GIRLS CLASS AA HOCKEY Center St. St Paul At Xcel Energy Center, Quarterfinals Thursday — Farmington (15-11-2) vs. 2-Andover (23-4), 11 a.m. — White Bear Lake (13-12-2) vs. No. 3 Brainerd/ Little Falls (23-4-1), 1 p.m. — East Ridge (19-8-1) vs. 1-Edina (24-4), 6 p.m. — 5-Minnetonka (14-13-1) vs. 4-Maple Grove (197-1), 8 p.m. Semifinals Friday Upper bracket winners, 6 p.m. Lower bracket winners, 8 p.m. Finals Saturday Third place 11 a.m. Championship 7 p.m.
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Zephyr gymnasts win section again with record score BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mahtomedi earned a school-record total of 147.125 points and had the top three all-arounders in capturing the Section 4A gymnastics championship Thursday, Feb. 14. Bella Frattalone won three events and scored 38.40 for the all-around title. Kate Ryan won the other event and was second with 37.35 allaround. Kerri Manders was third with 36.25. Hosting the meet, the Zephyrs broke the previous team record of 147.100, and qualified for state for the 29th time. Highland Park was second among nine teams with 135.125. “We only had one fall in 20 routines,” noted coach Debbie Driscoll. The Zephyrs scored 37.25 on vault, 35.85 on bars, 37,15 on beam and 36.875 on floor. Frattalone won vault (9.6), bars
(9.6) and floor (9.65) while Ryan won balance beam (9.65). A junior, Frattalone joined the high school team this year after competing with a club team previously. “She’s added 4.5 to five points a meet for us,” Driscoll said. The state gymnastics team meet will be held Friday, Feb. 22, followed by individual competition Feb. 23, each beginning 11 a.m., at the University of Minnesota’s Maturi Pavilion. Mahtomedi scores, places — Vault: (1) Frattalone 9.6 (2) Ryan 9.375 (4) Manders 9.2 (6) Zoe Bush 9.075 … Bars: (1) Frattalone 9.6 (2) Ryan 9.175 (3) Manders 8.75 (6) Abbey Bush 8.325 … Beam: (1) Ryan 9.65 (2) Frattalone 9.55 (3) Manders 9.25 (5) Z. Bush 8.7 … Floor: (1) Frattalone 9.65 (2) Ryan 9.15 (4) Manders 9.05 (5) Z. Bush 9.025 (6) Caylee Greeder 8.825 BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED
Bella Frattalone was section all-around champion and won three events.
MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Mahtomedi icemen (18-6-1) seeded No. 2 in sectional Mahtomedi boys hockey finished the regular season 18-6-1 after losing to Stillwater 2-1 and defeating Breck 4-2 and Roseville Area 9-1 last week. The Zephyrs are seeded No. 2 behind Totino-Grace in Section 4A and will open Thursday, 6 p.m., against Gentry Academy or Red Wing, at Aldrich Arena. Nikolai Dulak had the goal against Stillwater. Dulak, Cole McCarver, Cole Klingbell and Adam Johnson found the net against Breck. Tom Paradise and Dulak each pumped in three goals against Roseville, and JD Metz, Dylan Duckson and Ray Olson had one each. Ben Dardis stopped 50 of 54 shots against Stillwater and Breck.
Zephyr girls hockey done after loss to SPU Mahtomedi girls hockey bowed out with a 3-1 loss to St. Paul United in the Section 4A semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The Zephyrs finished 11-13-2. Kylie Krawczyk scored the goal. United goalie Kenzie Giese thwarted their other 31 shots. St. Paul United beat Mahtomedi three times this year.
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Mahtomedi skier places 34th at state Alpine Trygve Myers of Mahtomedi placed 34th of 160 qualifiers in the state Alpine Ski meet on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Myers' times were 37.67 on the red course and 41.30 on the blue for a 1:17.97 total. Myers placed 24th at state as a junior and 39th as a sophomore.
Zephyr girls Nordic section places listed Mahtomedi girls Nordic Ski closed its season placing eighth among 11 teams at their section meet Feb. 6. Makayla Fisher placed 23rd, Ilsa Bastiaens 25th, Olivia Kent 30th, Megan Almquist 36th, Sara Brings 42nd, Julianna Peterson 72nd, and Katja Bastiaens was 77th. Editor’s note: We missed two names on last week’s report of this event.
Zephyr hoopsters clip Hastings, Como Park Zac Centers was on target from long range as Mahtomedi beat Hastings 8366 Thursday evening, shooting 7-for-10 on three-pointers on the way to 27 points. J’vonne Hadley sank 23 points, Luke Ricker 10 and Sam Bell eight. The Zephyrs (16-5), ranked No. 6 in Class 3A, also beat St. Paul Como Park 77-38 last week as Hadley notched 23 points, Devin Melzer 17 and Bell nine. The Zephyrs made eight 3-pointers and 15-of-19 free shots.
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Mahtomedi Junior J’Vonne Hadley scored his 1000th career point in basketball on Feb. 8 in a game against Hill Murray. He also set Mahtomedi’s single-game scoring record with 52 points. The previous record was 50 and was set in 1961 by Mike Patterson. Pictured, from left: Zephyrs Boys Basketball Head Coach Keith Newman, J’Vonne Hadley, Varsity Assistant Coach Neal Fox, and J’Vonne’s mom, Kim Campbell.
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yrs (8-14). Mahtomedi lost to Simley 53-48 on Tuesday evening. Raney sank 12 points.
Olivia Reif, White Bear Lake senior hockey forward, scored five of the team’s 10 goals in three Section 4AA games to help the Bears reach the state tournament. In the Bears’ 2-0 upset of top-seeded Hill-Murray in the championship game, Reif got the game’s first goal, late in the second period, in a scrum at the net. She had a hat trick against North/Tartan in a 4-0 win, and another goal against Stillwater in a 3-0 win. Reif’s season totals are 11 goals and 11 assists. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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It’s finally ‘our year’ as Mahtomedi wrestlers break through to state State team competition will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, at Xcel Energy Center. Next is the section individuals tournament Friday and Saturday at South St. Paul.
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Mahtomedi has a vibrant athletic tradition with state championships in eight different sports and state qualifiers in almost every one. One sport that always lagged behind was wrestling. Mahtomedi has never gone to state in wrestling. Until now. The 2019 state Class AA tournament lineup will include the Mahtomedi Zephyrs for the fi rst time. “We knew this would be our year,” said Reed Lawrence, “and we have worked hard all year to get here.” Mahtomedi conquered South St. Paul 42-25 in the Section 4AA fi nals at home Saturday, with Lawrence delivering a pivotal win at 152 pounds, to punch that elusive ticket to state, with a big and noisy crowd on hand. “Best crowd we’ve ever had for wrestling here,” coach Matt Oswald said. “That was really neat.” The Zephyrs reached the fi nals beating Chisago Lakes 75-6 and North Branch 60-10, and will take a 23-11 record into the state tournament. “I told them,” Oswald said, “that this is a testament to our program, to some wrestlers who’ve been with
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us for six years, to guys who’ve worked hard and got other kids out for wrestling, and who grew the sport in Mahtomedi.” Mahtomedi reached the section fi nals last year but got smoked by South St. Paul 58-16. Oswald said the kids vowed right after that match to do everything they could to earn another shot. “I told them that what they did today is really something special for the sport of wrestling in Mahto-
medi, and I am proud of them, their parents are proud, their school is proud and the community of Mahtomedi is proud.” Oswald pointed to two pivotal matches. “The 152 match was huge, when Reed went up against a state-ranked wrestler and beat him,” Oswald said. “I think 120 was one that could go either way, too, and Hunter Wilsey stuck with it and got the win (10-9).”
Mahtomedi 42, South Saint Paul 25 •106: Maxx Beeler (SSP) pin Lewis Pieper … 113: Will Nihart (SSP) pin Ethan Carlson … 120: Hunter Wilsey (Mah) dec Roman Cortez 10-9 … 126: Jake FitzPatrick (Mah) dec Maverick Whitethorn 2-1 … 132: Micah Diaz (SSP) dec Owen Chow 8-4 … 138: Bryce FitzPatrick (Mah\) pin Camron Wigand 3:12 … 145: Ian Wilsey (Mah) pin James Johnson 1:46 …152: Reid Lawrence (Mah) dec Quinn Christoffersen 6-4 … 160: Nate Kujawa (Mah) dec Kaleb Barnes 8-6 … 170: Collin Grandstand (Mah) pin Nixon Stroud :49 … 182: Gavin Christoffersen (SSP) pin Hunter Hall 3:04 … 195: Alec Zell (Mah) pin Caleb Binman 2:21 … 220:Jarod Stroud (SSP) majdec Tony Kammerer 14-2…285: Elijah Heatherston (Mahtomedi) forfeit
Trio of Bears on skis make all-state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
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White Bear Lake gymnasts posed after a strong third-place finish at the sectional. The lineup, front: Lia Zimmerman, Grace Squires, Hailey Swanson; back: Riley Robovsky, Ava Ocel, Maggie Philippi, Maddi Carroll, Laney Gunderson, Haley Engwer, and Maddie Everton.
Three friends from White Bear Lake High School with a love of skiing in common went north to state meets last week and all three earned all-state honors. Maggie Blanding, a freshman, placed 14th in the Alpine Ski state competition on Wednesday at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. The next day, Solberg placed sixth and Schwintek eighth in the Nordic Ski state race at the same site. The trio are teammates in track and cross country. Blanding also made all-state in cross country placing 19th in eighth grade. Schwintek earned her third allstate Nordic finish.
Blanding was clocked in 37.21 seconds on the red course and 38.06 on the blue for a total of 1:15.06, a big jump from 38th place in 1:24.30 last season. She placed third in the section in 1:24.40 at Giants Ridge eight days earlier. Solberg’s times were 14.37 in the skate and 16:10.8 in the classic for a total of 30:47.8 as he moved up 23 places from 29th a year earlier. He qualified for state by placing second in the section meet. Schwintek’s times were 17.35 in the skate and 19:17.3 in the classic for a total of 36:52.3. Schwintek, a five-time state entrant who qualified by placing third in the section, placed 12th last year and 20th as a sophomore.
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Two Bear freshmen advance to state Bear icemen finish unbeaten, get section top seed gymnastics BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
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Grace Squires and Laney Gunderson, White Bear Lake freshmen gymnasts, each qualified for the state meet with performances at the Section 4AA meet Saturday, Feb. 16 in Stillwater. Squires placed third on uneven bars (9.325) and Gunderson placed fourth in floor exercise (9.50) while the team finished third among seven with a season-best 137.75. “We are so proud of all our girls for fighting hard all day and giving their best,” said Kelly Rivers, co-coach with Kendra Knappenberger. Squires executes a difficult bar routine with a “bail” from high bar to low bar, then a blind full twist on the high bar, leading to her double back dismount. “Grace does a very clean routine, and hits her double back dismount gracefully,” Rivers said. Gunderson’s passes on floor include a front handspring front layout front tuck, a front handspring front full twist, and a big round-off one-and-a-half twist. Gunderson placed sixth all-around (35.825), seventh on beam (8.85), and seventh (tied) on vault (9.15). Squires placed eighth all-around (34.825). Hailey Swanson, senior in her final meet, placed seventh on floor (9.30) and tied for seventh on vault (9.15). State individuals will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 at the University of Minnesota, beginning 6 p.m.
White Bear Lake boys hockey, after finishing conference play unbeaten last week, head into sectionals with an 18-4-1 record and No. 1 seed. The Bears edged Woodbury 1-0 on Thursday on Brady O’Brien’s first goal of the season. The junior defender shot from the blue line, through a screen, over the goalie’s shoulder, three minutes into the third period. The Bears outshot the Royals 30-11, with Evan Foss in goal for the shutout.
White Bear Lake went 15-0-1 in the Suburban East, followed by Cretin-Derham Hall (13-3) and Stillwater (114) among nine teams. This was the seventh conference championship in coach Tim Sager’s 17 years, and the first to go unbeaten since the first one in 2003-04 team. “This group of players are the definition of TEAM, as they need to work as units to be successful,” Sager assessed. “It was a challenging schedule and we hope it has gotten us ready for the playoffs.” The Bears will open Section 4AA on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m., against Roseville Area or North St. Paul, at Aldrich Arena.
WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS White Bear wrestlers reach section semifinals, lose to Ponies The White Bear Lake wrestlers picked up one win at the Section 4AAA tournament before falling to champion Stillwater in the semifinals on Friday, Feb. 15 at Mounds View. The Bears finished 10-13. The Bears beat Irondale 40-26 with pins by Josh Powell, T.J. Turinske, Donovan Guest, and Junior Vallejo, and decisions by Charlie Yang, Monte Collins, and Matt Sloan and two forfeits. Stillwater (23-0) throttled the Bears 62-15. Turinske had a 3-1 decision and Scott Kaufman and Parzyck had pins. The Bears will try for individual state qualification in
the second phase of sectionals next Saturday, Feb. 23.
Boys eke out 3 hoops wins Each game was too close for comfort but White Bear Lake boys basketball (18-4) picked up three conference wins last week. The Bears edged Mounds View 55-49 with Jeremy Beckler sinking 17 points and Mathias Beck 11. Stillwater almost pulled off an upset, but Carter Ehlers scored on a baseline runner at the buzzer to win it 48-46. Isaac Tessier and Sam Schwartz netted 13 points each and Ehlers scored six of the team’s last eight. “Our defense gritted it out both games, but our offense is real-
ly out of sync right now,” said coach Keith Lockwood about two close wins over teams the Bears routed earlier. The Bears got the offense going and nipped Woodbury 74-72 with Beckler drilling 28 points. Tessier added 13 and Peters 11.
Girl cagers at .500 after beating Woodbury White Bear Lake girls basketball (12-12) tripped Woodbury 57-48 on Friday with Brianna Corey netting 16 points, Courtney Crouch 14 and Anna Sanders 13. No. 3 ranked Stillwater humbled the Bears 86-39 on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12. Lauren Eckerle had 14 points and Anna Sanders nine.
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Dyslexia bills introduced The Minnesota Senate Education Finance Committee heard a number of bills the fi rst week of February that would improve student reading proficiency in Minnesota, including a bill authored by Sen. Roger Chamberlain, who represents the Lino Lakes, Hugo, North Oaks and northern White Bear Lake area. The bills would help students with dyslexia receive the specialized instruction they require. “One of the best ways we can improve student outcomes is by providing better dyslexia instruction and focusing on how well students read,” said Chamberlain. “Imagine 90 percent student reading proficiency. It is absolutely an attainable goal. It’s at our fi ngertips. We just need to take the next step.” Chamberlain’s bill would require schools to screen students for dyslexia at the beginning of kindergarten and no later than the end of second grade. This requirement would be in addition to screenings done to certify that students are reading at grade-appropriate levels. In addition, the committee heard other dyslexia- and reading-related bills. Senate File 116 and S.F. 196 would tighten up requirements for teachers seeking to renew their license by requiring specific instruction in dyslexia and dyslexia issues. S.F. 772 would provide grants to teachers so they can get proper, accredited training in dyslexia through researching fi ndings from the National Reading Panel. S.F. 733 would enhance teacher training for instructing students with reading difficulties. Each bill was held over for possible inclusion in a larger education bill later in the session. Submitted
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The Mahtomedi Middle School MATHCOUNTS team placed third at the chapter competition Feb. 9 at Century College. Brady Lawrence took fifth place and will move on to state competition in March. Katie Ahrens is coach. (Back row, from left) Marney Goeser, Anusha Khandpur, Zoe Roettger, Juliana Nyberg, Sneha Sureshkumar, Brady Lawrence, Luke Krier, John Aufderhar.
Chamber announces scholarships The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce has announced scholarship applications are open for its 2019 spring Dale Hedstrand Scholarship Fund. High school seniors and college students must be employed with or have a parent or guardian employed with a chamber member. Deadline is March 28. For information on applying, call Maureen Francis at 651-429-8593.
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Oneka Elementary students are reading and raising funds for a humane society this month.
Schools host I Love to Read month activities Otter Lake Elementary students and staff members recently enjoyed a kickoff for their Be a Reading Superhero Literacy event. Teachers put on a skit that highlighted reading superpowers, which included predicting, questioning and summarizing. They then challenged students to read 400 minutes in the coming weeks. Oneka Elementary students recently kicked off I Love to Read Month at their One School, One Book assembly. All students received a copy of "Because of Winn-Dixie" to read together. The book is about a child who moves to a small town in Florida and amongst missing old friends, fi nds companionship with a dog, Winn-Dixie. Some students were so excited on the fi rst day that they were already reading in the bus line. In honor of the book, the staff and students collected donations for the Northwoods Humane Society.
White Bear Lake Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a family outdoor adventure class at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday mornings from March 23 to May 4. Students will learn about animal habitats, search for animal tracks on the trails, discover spring blooms as the thawing begins, and play in the outdoor classroom. The class is for children ages 1 to 5 and a parent. Cost is $150. Register at www. whitebear.ce.eleyo.com. For more information, call 651-653-3100.
More bus access to Century College proposed Century College students may have better transit access in the future. Bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) this month would create new, consistent bus routes for Century students. The bipartisan bill is co-authored by senators Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes), Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury), Jason Isaacson (DFL-Shoreview) and Foung Hawj (DFL-St. Paul). The bill requires Metro Transit provide a minimum of six round trips each weekday between the Maplewood Mall Transit Center and downtown St. Paul. Of these round trips, two must be between 8 a.m. and noon; two must be between noon and 4 p.m.; and two must be between 4 p.m. and
8 p.m. Metro Transit must not reduce the frequency of bus service between the Maplewood Mall Transit Center and the White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi campuses of Century College. The bill also requires Metro Transit complete a study to explore the transit needs of any city or town within five miles of the Century College campuses; the possibility of a circulator bus route in White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, and the surrounding area with stops at both campuses of Century College; and transit needs of Century College students to get to and from both campuses.
Assistant principal announces retirement Mahtomedi High School Associate Principal Luanne Wagner announced she plans to retire at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Wagner has been an educator for over 25 years as a teacher, high school counselor and high school assistant principal. She has served as associate principal of Mahtomedi High School since 2013. Prior to her role in Mahtomedi, she was an assistant principal in the St. Francis School District. She was given the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Assistant Principal of the Year award in 2009 and the MASSP Central Division Assistant Principal of the Year award in 2008. She also served as a Minnesota State High School League Board member from 2008-2012. “It has been a joy to work with staff, students and families in our district,” she said. “I am grateful for the support you’ve shown me and Mahtomedi High School. I will be accepting a new position as Grandma in 2019 and I look forward to being part of my new grandchild’s life. It has been a wonderful experience to be a part of the Mahtomedi School District.”
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New mission pastor at St. Andrew’s The congregation of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church called Jenny Sung as pastor of mission and outreach Feb. 10. Sung has served as intern pastor at St. Andrew’s for more than a year, said Joe Holmberg, church communications director. She helped launch The Depot Church in Hugo with Pastor Brian Norsman. Sung graduated from Luther Seminary with a master of divinity with an emphasis on mission and church history. Her passion for people and mission came through her experiences of being
abandoned and adopted. At the age of 2, Sung was abandoned on a bus in Seoul, Korea. She was transferred to an orphanage and then foster care before she was adopted by a family from the United States. Sung is passionate about sharing with others the love of God that she has encountered. “My story is not about being abandoned, forgotten or left behind. It is a story of God’s deliverance, grace and love,” she said. In her spare time, Sung enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her husband, Carl Torgerson, and their dog, Leo.
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: Sounddoc Post 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 487 Park Place Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 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. Evan Reid Dockter 487 Park Place Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: January 22, 2019 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 13 and 20, 2019.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing at the March 5th City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting to discuss a request from John Birkeland to park cars for Car Fit on his property in the Gateway District. Mr. Birkeland has applied for an Interim Use Permit. The Planning Commission will meet at Heritage Hall at 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. 2/8/2018 Robert L Uzpen, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 20 2019.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing at the March 5th City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting to discuss and approve a new zone in the Gateway zone. The Zone covers the Oswald Property that is adjacent to Vadnais Heights. The Planning Commission will meet at Heritage Hall at 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. 2/8/2018 Robert L Uzpen, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 20 2019.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE RELATED TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES Notice is hereby given that the Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, to consider amending the fee schedule related to special assessment rates for the City of Mahtomedi. Anyone having an interest in this matter is invited to attend this meeting. Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 20, 2019.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 19-02-131 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 732 AMENDING THE CITY CODE, ARTICLE III, DIVISIONS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 13, ARTICLE VI CONCERNING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES, AND EQUIPMENT, AND ARTICLE VII CONCERNING SIGNAGE The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 732, which amends CITY CODE ARTICLE III, DIVISIONS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, AND 13 CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, OFFICE-BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRIAL USES; ARTICLE IV CONCERNING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES, AND EQUIPMENT; AND ARTICLE VI CONCERING SIGNAGE. The ordinance includes the following: • Adds recreational facilities, crop/truck farming, and nurseries/tree farms/ greenhouses as permitted uses in the R-1 District. • Adds greenhouses and rectories/parsonages/parish houses as accessory uses in the R-1 District. • Adds manufactured homes, community buildings, offices, laundry facilities, public buildings, churches, and schools as conditional uses in the R-4 District. • Adds private storage buildings as an accessory use in the R-4 District. • Adds convenience food stores with gas pumps as a conditional use in the C-1 District. • Removes provisions for certain residential uses in the C-3 District. • Adds temporary greenhouse/seasonal garden centers as an accessory use in the C-1 District. • Creates a separate condition within the list of conditions for automobile detailing establishments in the C-1A District. • Adds offices with accessory storage as a conditional use in the C-2 District. • Adds storage of merchandise as an accessory use in the C-2 District. • Makes the office showroom use consistently worded with the same use in the O-B District. • Clarifies standards for screened outside storage in the Industrial District. • Address inconsistent standards concerning allowable accessory building size. • Corrects various references to other Code sections throughout the document. The full text of Ordinance No. 732 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Torgerson serves as the worship leader at The Depot Church. Sung is also the founder and co-director of One Dance Company in St. Paul. Her Rite of Ordination and Installation service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, in the sanctuary (900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi). She will also be installed at 5:15 p.m. during the worship service at The Depot Church at Oneka Elementary in Hugo.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: February 5, 2019 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Heidi Gunderson, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 20, 2019.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN LAKE WATER WEST SHORE – WHITE BEAR LAKE To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that between March 1, 2019 and April 1, 2019, an aeration system will be operated at the Boat Works Marina on the west shore of White Bear Lake. Open water and thin ice as far as 400 feet from shore will exist during that during that time. Lake users are asked to exercise caution. The subject area will be marked with warning signs. Paul Kauppi, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 13 and 20, 2019.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #624 WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS 4855 BLOOM AVENUE WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The School Board of Independent School District #624, White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for: PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECTS VADNAIS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMPLETE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECTS ALC (GOLFVIEW) Until 2:00 P.M. March 7, 2019, at the White Bear Lake Public Schools, District Center, Building and Ground’s office, 4855 Bloom Avenue, room 309, White Bear Lake, Minnesota at which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud in room 206. Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after 2:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. A Pre-bid meeting will begin at the District Center 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN at 12:30 PM on February 26, 2019 in Room 206. PreBid meeting will continue at Sunrise Park Middle School, 2399 Cedar Ave, WBL, MN, ALC (Golfview) 2449 Orchard Lane, WBL, MN, Willow Lane Elementary School, 3375 Willow Avenue, WBL, MN and finish at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, 3645 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, MN. Bids shall be upon bid forms provided within specifications. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Separate envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked (BID, PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECTS with facility name (VADNAIS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL or WILLOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / COMPLETE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECTS, ALC (GOLFVIEW) with the name and address of the bidder and the date and hour of the opening and addressed to the Business Manager. The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures, all bids must be on a lump sum basis. White Bear Lake Area Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts of such bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in bidding. Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Office of Roof Spec, Inc., 2400 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55113, phone #651-639-0644 or upon request at the pre-bid meeting. Please contact Andrea Noonan, Roof Spec, Inc. andien@roofspec.com The Engineer will have complete sets of the Bidding Documents available for pick up by prospective bidders and subcontractors at no charge. The copies will be available February 15, 2019. The following information must accompany the request: Contact name, email, Company name, mailing address, street address, and phone numbers. Each Bidder must accompany his bid with a Cashier’s Check, Bid Bond, or Certified Check equal to 5% of the total amount of the Bid payable to Independent School District #624 as a guarantee of prompt execution of the contract in accordance with the Proposal and Contract Documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond. Bids may not be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the School Board of Independent School District #624 of Minnesota. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 13 and 20, 2019.
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Jenny Sung is the new pastor of mission and outreach at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, located in Mahtomedi and Hugo.
PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: ST. PAUL/RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, 2ND FLOOR LIBRARY, 555 CEDAR ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101. 02/21/2019. 1:00 P.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG18664-AM OPENING DATE: MARCH 14, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE MASTER CONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. SOLICITATION: RFP-HR2031-AM OPENING DATE: MARCH 7, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS ONE OR MORE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE CONSULTATIVE AND ACTUARIAL SERVICES WHICH WILL ASSIST THE COUNTY IN DELIVERING BENEFITS PROGRAMMING FOR ITS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES. SOLICITATION: RFP-PUBW22677R-KB OPENING DATE: 03/14/2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED “CONSULTANTS / CONTRACTORS” FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A TRAFFIC STUDY ON MARYLAND AVENUE (CSAH 31) IN ST PAUL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO ANALYZE TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ALONG MARYLAND AVENUE FROM I-35 TO ARCADE STREET FOR UP TO A SIX-MONTH PERIOD IN 2019. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG18373-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 28, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, LABOR, AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY LANDMARK CENTER RESTROOM FACILITIES PROJECT. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF COMPLETE DEMOLITION AND REBUILD OF FIVE (5) SETS OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS ON THE BASEMENT, AND LEVELS 2 THROUGH 5 OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY LANDMARK CENTER. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: LANDMARK CENTER - MAIN HALL LOCATED AT 75 WEST 5TH STREET, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102. MARCH 14, 2019. 1:00 P.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 20, 2019.
US STORAGE CENTERS NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold a Auction to sell the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.usstoragecenters.com/auctions on 3/12/2019 at 10:00am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Dennis Christner; Mary Landeen; Juan Martinez; Bobby Clayborn; Alyssa Webber. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 20 and 27, 2019.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM ORDINANCE NO. 35 (ZONING) OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, March 4, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m., to consider the following variance request: • 25’ Right-of-Way Setback Variance to allow a minor subdivision / lot line rearrangement on the following described property lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Lot 2, Block 1, Shadyside Addition & Lot 20, Block 1, Shadyside Addition, all in Ramsey County, Minnesota. (5518 & 5520 Shadyside Lane) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 4th day of February, 2019. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 20 2019.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ ba/procure.htm to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK13742-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 21, 2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE KELLER GOLF COURSE PRACTICE ACCESS PROJECT. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: KELLER GOLF COURSE PARKING LOT, 2168 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109. FEBRUARY 28, 2019. 10:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-PH555-16380-KB OPENING DATE: 03/14/2019 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT SEEKS A COMMUMITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE AFRICAN-BORN POPULATION TO COLLABORATE IN ACHIEVING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING GOALS.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ANTENNA MODIFICATIONS TO A MONOPOLE IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the request of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow antenna modifications to a monopole in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying and being in the area described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Specialty Manufacturing Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota (5858 Centerville Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 4th day of February, 2019. PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 20 2019.
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Mahtomedi visitor discusses life of ambassador to United Arab Emirates BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
At the same time Pope Francis was on his historic visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Feb. 4, the first time in world history a pope has visited the Arabian Penninsula, a visitor to Mahtomedi High School discussed what the life of an acting ambassador is like in the country, which is a friend of the United States in the tumultuous Middle East. The UAE is a traditional, yet modern country, said Steven Bondy, acting ambassador to the UAE. It is one of few countries in the world with a minister of tolerance, he said. In a historic meeting, Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb signed a Human Fraternity Document calling for an end to religious conflict Feb. 4. Pope Francis conducted a public Mass in the country Feb. 5. Bondy was named acting ambassador to the UAE in March 2018. He fulfills the duties of an ambassador until an official appointee is named. Bondy spends part of his time working at the U.S. Embassy in the UAE and part of his time working in Washington, D.C. Ambassadors — and all foreign service workers — are nonpartisan representatives of the U.S. government who act to protect U.S. citizens living abroad and promote U.S. interests, Bondy said. In the Middle East, that particularly includes promoting national security. The goal is to build relationships with foreign governments so that threats against the U.S. are pre-empted before they reach U.S. shores, he noted. The UAE government shares similar concerns with the U.S. about terrorism threats in the Middle East, so Bondy works with local leaders and U.S.
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Steven Bondy, acting ambassador to The United Arab Emirates, discusses his work at the U.S. Embassy there. He said the country is shaped like a sand dune.
military to head off those threats. UAE leaders allowed the U.S. Air Force to fly missions to Syria from their country. Foreign service workers promote education and economic opportunities to root out extremism. “I actually have 900 people that work for me,” Bondy said. Those individuals work for either the embassy or consulate in the UAE. About 500 are U.S. citizens and 400 are locals. The UAE is a federation of seven city-states governed by ruling families. The country has 9 million residents, but only 1 million are citizens. Most of the population is comprised of foreign
workers. About 50,000 Americans live and work in the UAE. The country is America’s top trade partner in the Middle East and third-largest globally, at $25 billion in trade value annually, Bondy said. The UAE is wealthy due to oil and gas resources and has the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. Bondy has worked in foreign service for the U.S. State Department for over 35 years. His assignments overseas have been in the Middle East in Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. He speaks Arabic and French and has also studied Farsi,
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Steven Bondy, U.S. acting ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), points to himself in the corner of a photo on the front page of the New York Times last month, when U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the UAE. “I never thought I’d be on the front page of the New York Times,” Bondy told attendees at a White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce event in Mahtomedi Feb. 4.
Spanish and Turkish. Bondy is a brother-in-law of Mahtomedi School Board member Kevin Donovan, which is why he was visiting Mahtomedi Feb. 4. The event was hosted by the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Budgets do not have to be difficult. With a few strategies, a realistic saving and spending plan can be made. Successful fi nancial plans often begin with the creation of a budget. A budget is an estimate of income and expenses in a given period of time. Budgets help with longterm goals like paying off a mortgage or sending a child to college as well as short-term goals like fi nancing a dream vacation. Not all budgets are alike, and when people hear the word “budget,” they may get apprehensive. Budgeting may require making some concessions
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student loan lenders, car payments, or unpaid medical bills. • Conduct a spending analysis over several months. Budgets are easier with fi xed numbers, but unforeseen variables can affect spending every month. These can include the extras for clothing, entertainment and much more. Average the cost of these expenses throughout your analysis period so you can get some idea of how much to allocate for them. • Use software or apps to help. There are plenty of resources available to help people calculate their budgets and get a picture of their fi nancial habits. Resources such as Mint, YNAB (You Need a Budget) and various accounting programs can produce spreadsheets, pie charts and bar graphs as you work to create a budget. • Start trimming gradually. Quitting a certain lifestyle cold turkey can be jarring. Gradually cut back on your spending if your analysis suggests that’s the way to go. • Automate saving. Immediately removing a set amount from your paychecks by having it directly deposited into a separate account can remove the temptation of spending too much from your fi nancial equation. Budgets are a key part of a fi nancial plan and can help people reach their goals.
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Sting the greyhound became famous after a post for reading pals at the White Bear Lake library went viral last year. The White Bear Press’ article on Sting was the top-read online post of the year.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) announced the recipients of its 2018 donations. White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, Solid Ground, and the Angel Fund of the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation each received $3,000 in February from NHN. Now in its 26th year, NHN is a nonprofit organization completely staffed by volunteers. NHN is a thrift store special-
izing in donated new and gently worn clothing and accessories. The proceeds from sales are distributed annually to local charitable organizations in the White Bear Lake area. NHN is located at 1956 Spruce Place, White Bear Lake. Merchandise donations and sales help those in need in the community. Submitted
Paws to Read pal passes away BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — A year ago during the first week of February, Sting the greyhound spent a lonely night at the library when no one came to his Ramsey County Library Paws to Read session. He became famous after a post for reading pals went viral and was fully booked after that. This year, he was scheduled to read with children Feb. 6 but didn't make it. Sting passed away Feb. 5 after a battle with lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes, said his owner, John Muellner of Hugo. Sting turned 11 in January, the month Muellner also noticed his lymph nodes were enlarged. He took him to the vet and learned Sting had lymphoma, common in greyhounds his age. The lymph nodes grew larger over the next two weeks and by Feb. 5, Sting was having a hard time breathing. “I knew it was time,” Muellner said. Sting had his last reading at the White Bear Lake library Jan. 23. Fans have been making memorial donations to the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries in his honor, said Executive Director Cyndi Cook. Sting was featured on the Today Show last year and received reading requests from across the country and the world. He became booked solid for several months by local children wanting to read with him. Since the therapy dog became a library reading pal in 2016, he has read with 157 children, according to the Ramsey County Library. He also volunteered at hospitals. The schedules of other Paws to Read program dogs can be viewed on the Ramsey County Library website's calendar under the “Events and Classes” tab at rclreads.org. Washington County also has a Dog Gone Reading program; information can be found at washcolib.org.
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Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.
“ARCTIC” (PG-13) [LANGUAGE AND SOME BLOODY IMAGES] [PARTIALLY SUBTITLED] — After a tenacious Icelandic pilot (Mads Mikkelsen) crashes near the Arctic Circle and then finds himself caring for a woman in a coma (Maria Thelma Smáradóttir) when the pilot of a rescue helicopter dies in this heart-wrenching 97-minute film highlighted by minimal dialogue, he must make the agonizing decision to stay with his downed plane or to start an arduous trek to somehow find help.
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
SUNRISE / SUNSET
Wed February 20 7:07 5:48 Thu February 21 7:05 5:49 Fri
February 22 7:03 5:50
Sat February 23 7:02 5:52 Sun February 24 7:00 5:54 Mon February 25 6:58 5:55
WEATHER TIDBIT The last few weeks have been sounding like a broken record. In between our run of clouds, snow and cold we did get a few days of sun this past week. It was nice to lose a few days of the clouds to mix in a few days of sun. What happen to all the people? I drove three people to the airport this past week and attendance at Church was way down. I don’t know if they’re the smart ones or weak ones? We’re a good five weeks into our cold regime. I can’t imagine its going to last much longer. Daylight is getting longer and average temperatures are on the rise.
WEEKLY AVERAGES FEB 20-26, 2019 High 34° Low 17° %Sun 59% PCP 0.27”
Tue February 26 6:57 5:56
“INTO THE GRIZZLY MAZE” (R) [VIOLENCE, LANGUAGE AND BRIEF SEXUALITY/NUDITY] [DVD ONLY] — After a grizzly bear kills two poachers in Alaska in this predictable, violent, star-dotted (Scott Glenn, Piper Perabo, Adam Beach, and Michaela McManus), 95-minute 2015 film, a sheriff (Thomas Jane), his estranged brother (James Marsden) and a disgruntled guide/tracker (Billy Bob Thornton) hunt down the animal.
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“WHAT MEN WANT” (R) [LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL CONTENT THROUGHOUT, AND SOME DRUG MATERIAL] — After meeting with a psychic (Erykah Badu) with her three best friends (Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phoebe Robinson and Tamala Jones) and then hitting her head while out partying in this funny but predictable 117-minute comedy, an ambitious sports agent (Taraji P. Henson) finds herself able to read men’s thoughts and uses her newfound skill to try and break the glass ceiling when she is looked over for a promotion by her boss (Brian Bosworth).
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The surface of Mars is covered in rust, making the planet appear red.
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“NEVER LOOK AWAY” (R) [GRAPHIC NUDITY, SEXUALITY AND BRIEF VIOLENT IMAGES] [SUBTITLED] — Exceptional acting and gorgeous cinematography dominate this captivating, Oscar-nominated, haunting 189-minute film, which is inspired by the life of German avant-garde painter Gerhard Richter, that begins in 1937 in Dresden, Germany, in which an artistic 5-year-old boy (Cai Cohrs) witnesses his beloved aunt (Saskia Rosendahl) suddenly hauled away by ambulance due to her mental instability, then follows the talented painter (Tom Schilling) from 1945 to 1961 as he falls for the beautiful fashion student (Paula Beer) and daughter of a prominent gynecologist (Sebastian Koch) and his wife (Ina Weisse) and later finds his unique artist expression and success as a painter.
Fun Fact
On the moon you can throw a ball six times farther than you can on earth.
“Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.” - Frank Tyger
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CLUES DOWN 1. Detailed drawing 2. Class of comb jellies 3. Musical symbol 4. Hall of Fame ballplayer Rod 5. Pouch 6. Split 7. Having wings 8. Set aside 9. Midway between northeast and east 10. Daughter of Acrisius 11. Periods of time 12. Rapper Ice __ 13. Any of several candies 21. Units of loudness 23. Central nervous system 25. Resinous secretion of insects 26. 007’s creator 27. Separate from 28. Exposes to view 29. Harsh squeaking sound 32. Fishing vessel (Naut.) 33. Western Ukrainian city 34. The sea 36. Unhappy 37. Old miserable woman 38. Corn comes on it 40. Guinea pig-like mammal 41. Self-immolation by fire rituals 43. Fifth note of a major scale 44. Automobile 46. Military title (abbr.) 47. Expunge 49. Chadic language Bura-__ 50. Something you win 51. Grab 52. Town in Galilee 53. Polite interruption sound 54. Italian Seaport 57. La __ Tar Pits 58. “To __, his own” 59. Tom Clancy hero Jack 61. These three follow A 62. One of Napoleon’s generals
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