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New HyVee: Traffic woes in eye of beholder BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — A county traffic engineer agrees a stoplight is needed as part of the HyVee development on Centerville Road, but the city and township will have to figure out how to pay for it. In a letter to Community Development Director Anne Kane Feb. 9, traffic expert Erin Laberee claimed the county does not have funds for a signal. She also provided a layout showing the required improvements of the road, which is county owned,
stretching from Highway 96 to the intersection of Cub Foods’ northern driveway and the main entrance into HyVee on the east side. Concerns were raised in flurries of emails to Kane regarding the traffic anticipated with the 2018 opening of the new 70,000-square-foot HyVee. Included among the engineer’s comments: • A northbound auxiliary lane will provide a right turn lane into HyVee at the new signal. The road will need to be widened. SEE TRAFFIC, PAGE 8A
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The county design includes a modified median, versus a full median, between Hwy. 96 north to the new traffic light. It will restrict northbound left turn lanes into Meadowlands Drive and limit all access points on the east side of Centerville Road to right in/right out between Hwy. 96 and the new signal.
DNR in more hot water over lake issue BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
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Midwinter meltdown Ian Jorissen skims across a puddle of water while swinging on playground equipment at Podvin Park in White Bear Lake Friday, Feb. 17. He and other Lincoln Elementary School students were participating in an outdoor exercise session that — before the record breaking warm temperature — was originally scheduled to include winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Now it’s the White Bear Lake Conservation District’s (WBLCD) turn to take the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to court. In a petition filed Feb. 15, Alan Kantrud, attorney for the WBLCD, is appealing both the DNR order establishing a protective elevation without proper notice and the agency’s decision to deny the district’s request for a hearing. The filing follows a letter sent by DNR general counsel Sherry Enzler to Kantrud late last month that said the agency will not grant a public hearing request by the WBLCD over the protective lake elevation order. That Dec. 21 order by Assistant Commissioner Barb Naramore set the protective elevation of White Bear Lake at 922 feet. The WBLCD board feels the elevation is too low and asked for a public hearing to challenge the order, noting the DNR did not provide opportunity for public or private input from stakeholders.
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The WBLCD board is appealing the DNR’s actions using a legal term called writ of certiorari, which entails a review by an appellate court. In the petitioner’s statement, Kantrud raised issues such as was the Dec. 21 order made upon unlawful procedure? Was the order arbitrary and capricious, unsupported by substantial evidence or affected by other error of law? And did the DNR’s denial of a request for a hearing deny the petitioner due process? The DNR has 30 days to submit an itemized statement “of the record, exhibits and proceedings” to the court so it may review the decision. Kantrud explained in the petition that the conservation district has the power to “regulate, maintain and police public beaches, public docks and other public facilities for access to the lake within the territory of the municipalities that border White Bear Lake.” Those five municipalities are represented on the board of directors. In addition, he noted the SEE APPEAL, PAGE 8A
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Bear Boating committee members brought cookies and hot chocolate for participants in the third annual Chris Nelson Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament. Shown with Nelson family members, from left: Katelyn Nelson, Debby Nelson, Kathy Anderson, Cindy Arko, Tracey Montgomery, Peggy Black, Tracy Nelson and Brad Nelson.
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right direction.” Bissonnette, a 27-year resident of Mahtomedi, said he isn’t aware of any previous efforts to get a chicken ordinance passed. The item was added to the commission’s agenda last minute after Benson appeared before the City Council the week before. The city is one of the last in the surrounding area to adopt a chicken law. Sample ordinances provided by Benson from other communities all addressed care and protection of chickens against predators and emphasized constructing a strong coop, Bissonnette added. He also wants language in an ordinance that prohibits slaughtering. They did not discuss a maximum number of hens, but head counts vary from four to 10 in other communities. Debra Neutkens
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The Chris Nelson Memorial Fishing Tournament Feb. 12 on White Bear Lake raised about $2,500 for the local nonprofit Bear Boating. Organizer Debby Nelson, who owns Hi Tempo with husband Brad, said some of the proceeds will also go to the White Bear Lake High School fishing club. Student members drilled holes and measured fish in the contest as a community service project, which was a huge help, Nelson said. The fishing contest is in memory of the Nelsons’ son Chris, an avid outdoorsman who died Feb. 15, 2014 of a rare brain tumor. Catching the biggest fish, a 22inch northern, was Rob Smith, former assistant principal at Mahtomedi High School. Nelson said he refused to take the $490 in prize
Backyard chickens on menu — er, agenda
MAHTOMEDI — If there’s one thing that worries Ray Bissonnette about keeping chickens, it’s predators. “We have quite a number of predators in this city that would like to have chicken as part of their diet,” noted Bissonnette, chair of the Environmental Commission. Regardless of risk to life and limb, commission members directed the city planner to draft an ordinance allowing the keeping of backyard chickens. The group will review the draft, probably in April, and forward the ordinance to the City Council for final approval. A resident who advocated for the ordinance at the Feb. 13 environmental meeting, Cara Benson, was ecstatic. “It’s great news,” she said. “They had a lot a questions and a few reservations, but a motion was made and seconded, and bam! That’s a step in the
Tournament benefits Bear Boating money, as did the second-place winner, so more than $700 in prize winnings went back into the proceeds. The Dugout Restaurant and Bar donated brats and chili as a co-sponsor for the event. Nelson plans to present a check at Bear Boating’s fundraising gala March 25 at the Armory. “The last thing I ever expected to do was put on a fishing tournament in memory of my son,” said Nelson, who added her family appreciated the great response from local businesses who donated gift cards, etc. to raff le off at the charitable event. She also thanked Todd Krantz, fishing club coach, who was made the official tournament director.
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Carbon footprint I have been writing about how we have taken steps here at Press Publications to control our impact on the environment. We have reduced energy usage by more than 40 percent, updated our toilets to reduce water flow, improved our recycling efforts, and now we are focused on understanding our carbon footprint. We believe our vehicle fleet, consisting of two full-size vans with V8 engines and a straight axle semi-truck, are our greatest opportunity. A friend who is an expert in electric vehicles has offered to review our routes to see if our newspaper bundle drops to our youth carriers and our hundreds of business drops could be made with an electric vehicle. We will be monitoring our travel time, distance and weight of each load. He has also offered an electric utility truck for us to test to see if it would make the trip. Our challenge is our capital budget. A used cargo van is normally $20,000; electric vehicles are $38,000, less the estimated rebate of $8,000. Our current gap is $10,000. The payback on electric technology is slow, often 10 or more years. A few people have challenged us to try crowdfunding. This is where you raise monetary contributions by going out to the public for assistance. Many projects in our area have been funded with contributions made by the public. Some people and organizations have used it to raise money for trips, study missions or medical causes. Recently, local businesses have tried crowdfunding, too. Vista Technology of Stillwater was the fastest funded project in Minnesota at the time with their bio-degradable pot called EcoPot. This can be a way for individuals to band together and contribute in small ways toward big projects while fulfi lling their personal priorities or mission. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER
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n Tuesday, Feb. 14 my fellow county commissioners and I approved the plan for upcoming Public Works projects. There are more than 30 new projects in the 2017 plan which the department will be leading or supporting, and these range from major construction to replacing traffic lights to improvements for pedestrians at locations throughout the Movers & county. More than 40 percent of all Shakers vehicle miles traveled in Minnesota Blake are on counHuffman ty-maintained roads. In Ramsey County, we have jurisdiction over two types of roadways: Our 264 miles of County State Aid Highways (numbered 1 through 79) – such as White Bear Avenue, Dale Street and Mounds View Boulevard — are funded primarily through state gas taxes and vehicle license and sales fees. Our 21 miles of county roads are numbered 80 through 163 and are funded through property taxes
(for example, South Shore Boulevard in White Bear Lake). All of these roads, the 90 plus bridges on them, and the associated sidewalks, signals, signs, drainage and other support structures require monitoring and maintenance by Public Works. Major projects in 2017 include fi nishing the reconstruction of White Bear Avenue in Saint Paul, construction of a boulevard through the Rice Creek Commons development, and traffic signal and lane reconfigurations at several locations. Public Works also will resurface about 15 miles of county roads this year – a process involving shearing off the top level of road surface and repaving it smoothly with new asphalt that extends the road life by 8-12 years and is less intensive than reconstruction. Last year was a big one for our Ramsey County roadways. In a recent presentation, County Engineer Jim Tolaas shared progress on major projects such as Randolph Avenue in Saint Paul (complete) and three projects on Lexington spanning multiple suburban cities (essentially complete). In addition, 14 miles of roads were resurfaced and re-
striped - this work also included replacing 14 signal systems and rebuilding nearly 300 pedestrian ramps to ease street crossings and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Five projects included the addition of bike lanes. This approach to these major maintenance projects delivers on our All-Abilities Transportation Network initiative that promotes planning for all users of our infrastructure. We all know that road construction can be frustrating, but we’re committed to reducing that frustration by providing advance information to travelers, residents and businesses through meetings, fliers and online tools including our website (www.ramseycounty. us/roadwork), interactive map, email subscriptions and social media. Although detours and closures are an inconvenience as projects are underway, keeping our infrastructure well maintained to support growth is a key component of pursuing our goals of opportunity and prosperity. Blake Huffman is a Ramsey County Commissioner, representing District 1.
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Save the dog beach There always seems to be a small number of loud complainers that ruin things for the vast majority of the public. I learned from an article (“Dog beach no longer walk in the park,” Feb. 1) that the volunteer Park Advisory Commission recommended to the City Council to close the “popular” White Bear Lake dog beach at Matoska Park. A decision to keep open or close this great dog beach will be made by the City Council at its upcoming meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at City Hall. I strongly and urgently encourage all dog beach lovers and all dog advocates to come to this meeting. One need not be a resident of the city to use this wonderful dog beach, or attend City Council meetings. The more people that show up in support of not closing this wonderful dog beach, the greater the chance this rare treasure will remain open. Because of our city’s location, this dog beach is a special, unique amenity few cities can offer its citizens. It helps make this area a more desirable place to live, consequently helping to generate money for the city and its businesses. Where can people go with their dog with such a nice sandy beach, having varying water levels suitable for both small and large dogs, such clear water, while having such an awesome view to inspire us? The answer is that there are few areas for dogs and people like this in the entire country. This is a rare jewel that this city possesses. The City Council should not flush this rich asset down the toilet and should keep this dog beach open for the betterment of the whole community. Please show up at this upcoming council meeting and tell anyone you know who would, or is, in favor of keeping this wonderful and beautiful dog beach open to show up. The appearance of many supporters of the dog beach will greatly help influence the City Council to make the right decision. Please help save the dog beach. Tom Tuchfarber, White Bear Lake
Local vs. nonlocal business It’s a good thing when new businesses invest in our town. It’s also good when those charged with ensuring orderly community development retain healthy skepticism in the face of comments from developers looking to make a buck. The developer of the proposed HyVee on Centerville Road says he considers HyVee to be “local.” (See “HyVee coming to White Bear Lake,” Feb. 8). That’s silly. HyVee isn’t local and has no history here. Kowalski’s is one of the few grocers in our community that can be considered local. I thank them for being willing to invest here when others wouldn’t. For 30-plus years they’ve provided thousands of good jobs, and exceptional products and shopping experiences at both Kowalski’s and Cub, plus supported MarketFest, the White Bear Lake Food Shelf, and hundreds of community organizations and schools through their Groceries for Good Causes program. Their more recent investment, Pizzeria Pezzo, has been a great addition to our restaurant scene. When business owners shop their own stores and eat at their own restaurants, that’s local. A new business investing in White Bear is exciting, but let’s remember all the wonderful homegrown family-owned small businesses who’ve already invested in us. HyVee has every right to open here. Let’s just be clear-eyed about what this 240-location, eight-state company’s motivations are. I hope the talented city staff members remember this and recommend
appropriate conditions on HyVee’s development to handle serious traffic concerns without overburdening neighboring businesses who could be left dealing with the mess for decades. Jerry Perron, White Bear Lake
Dog beach should stay I am writing in support of the dog swim beach at Matoska Park. The City Council will be addressing this issue at its Feb. 28 meeting. I am a longtime member of the community who walks past the dog beach almost daily. While I do not use the dog beach, I do walk along Lake Avenue frequently and consider the dog beach to be a valuable asset to the community. It is always a joyful sight and it is very rare that I see or hear any trouble with the dogs. When the dog beach was first established, there was plenty of room for the boaters, the dogs, and even human swimmers to the north. Since the cattails have grown in the boat skid area, the response has been to shift the boat skids north into the dog beach area. Now, the boat skids are so far north, there is only a narrow strip of beach left for the dog beach that is free of boat skids. This compressed space means dogs are overlapping with the boaters and being pushed north right up against the human swim area. Even when left with just the narrow strip of beach, I observed that the dog owners were respectful in keeping their dogs to their side of the signs and buoys, even though I never ever saw any human swimmers in the swim area. It seems wrong to punish the dogs and dog owners for the fact that the city has encroached on the dog beach with the boat skids and created this problem. The city should remove the cattails and shift the boat skids back south along the shoreline to where they used to be, thus relieving pressure on the dog beach area. The human swim beach would then be farther from the majority of the dogs. I am also aware that the city had the water sampled for E. coli (bacteria) three times and no E. coli was found. The dog beach should remain open for the enjoyment of all. I encourage concerned folks to attend the upcoming council meeting. Sheryl Bolstad , White Bear Lake
Birchwood officials ignore will of voters I was a bit shaken at the Birchwood Village City Council Meeting Feb. 14 when Mayor Mary Wingfield and Councilman Kevin Woolstencroft disregarded a vote our community members participated in just three months ago. In the November election, Birchwood community members voted among five candidates to fill two empty seats on the City Council. The race was exceedingly close among the top three candidates, with only 27 votes separating Andrew Jackola from a council seat. The two others in the race finished far behind. With strange timing, Councilman Mark Anderson resigned his position shortly after the election, leaving the City Council with the convenient opportunity to appoint the next member. Two residents submitted to be considered, one of them Mr. Jackola. The other resident to be considered by the council did not seek election in November. I don’t know Mr. Jackola personally, but he earned my support as an active and engaged community member over the past few years with tremendous experience in both law and government. I voted for him three short months ago, as did 251 other members of our small community.
BUSINESS BRIEFS White Bear Realtors receive recognition Edina Realty, a Berkshire Hathaway affi liate and one of the Midwest’s largest residential real estate firms, announced that the following Realtors from the White Bear Lake office are being recognized for outstanding sales performance and customer service as members of Edina Realty’s Chairman’s, Master’s, President’s or Leadership Circles. Named to the Chairman’s Circle: Kathy and Lisa Madore, Bacchus-Ecklin Group, Ashby Group, Erich Young and Don Joyce. Named to the Master’s Circle: Doug Donovan. Named to the President’s Circle: Bryan Peltier, Denise Larson, Gail Gendler, Jim Kramer, Pat Frucci, and Team Borgen. Named to the Leadership Circle: Ben Stewart, Bonnie Armstrong, Donis Dzialo, Eric Katz, Jennifer Tillges, Luke Michaud, John Monette, Ken Grist, Linda Guy, Rita Groneberg, Bob Hurlbut, Tammy Soderlund and Terri Wykle. Membership in Edina Realty’s Circles places them in the top 40 percent of Edina Realty agents.
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Last night, I attended the City Council meeting to voice my support both of Mr. Jackola, and very importantly, for following the will of the voters of Birchwood in that very recent election. Regrettably, my efforts to encourage the council to make the decision that was clearly supported by the community during the election fell short. Councilwoman Megan Malvey reminded the remainder of the council that this decision wasn’t about what the individual council members wanted, but that they should listen to the community members that spoke clearly in the recent election. Nevertheless, Mayor Wingfield and the other council members ignored the voice of the community members. While I understand the mayor and City Council were fulfilling their duty in appointing a member to the vacant seat, I am appalled that the voices of 252 Birchwood community members were ignored by the few in power. Terry Granec, Birchwood
No hockey arena on school district property The area where the proposed hockey arena will be placed currently has 20 to 30 feet of hazardous waste buried underneath a 2-foot soil cap. The 2004 title of this land is bound by a restrictive covenant from ever building a structure on top of this “MMDA” (mixed municipal disposal area). ISD #832 is willfully going to violate the title and purchase agreement to put the children and local property taxpayers at risk. The title has not been terminated or amended and can be obtained at Washington County Property Records. ISD #832 is not asking for this facility to be built in a public bond vote; rather, they have involved a private group (Rinc 2 Inc.) to initially fund and sign a $1 permonth lease. The lease contains provisions that the Mahtomedi school district can take back the facility at any time. This creates a heavy burden on the local property taxpayers to operate and assume any and all liability, an unethical move to get a special-purpose facility constructed with no taxpayer vote or voice. This land was sold very cheap because of the non-building clause, now the school district is choosing to dishonor the purchase agreement. The expense to operate this hockey arena for a small school district could easily increase property taxes or take away funds from essential student programs. Taxpayers in ISD #832 should have a voice. Please attend the City of Grant Open House at Oak Hill Church at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 to voice your opinion. Shannon Bryant, Grant
Let’s welcome HyVee to White Bear Lake HyVee will bring a new and unique shopping experience to White Bear. It’s not just another new store. They started out in Beaconsfield, Iowa, back in 1930. Their stores are employee-owned. The new proposed store will likely create 600 to 650 new jobs in our community offering competitive wages and benefits to many. Competition is a good thing. HyVee and its competitors will have to offer the best quality service and prices. Consumers will benefit from that. Yes, traffic and safety are a concern. Let’s hope our planners, developers and engineers can work this out. White Bear Lake needs and deserves a new HyVee. Jim Stasny, White Bear Township
NAMES IN THE NEWS clinic at 3475 Willow Lake Blvd. in Vadnais Heights. Owner Tracy St. Dennis, DDS, is a 2008 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Prior to opening the clinic with her husband Mark St. Dennis, she worked in a community health setting in St. Paul and a private practice in Hopkins. The clinic offers a full range of services including crowns/bridges, root canals and whitening. Mark is a Shoreview native and the clinic manager. For more information, visit www.willowlakedental.com or call the clinic at 651-294-9500.
Senior living info sessions White Bear Heights Senior Living is holding two informational meetings Tuesday, March 7 for people interested in reserving an apartment at the new complex, 4650 Centerville Road. Two sessions will be offered: 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Minneapolis/St. Paul North, 2540 Cleveland Ave., in Roseville. The facility offers independent and assisted living and memory care in one location. Learn about amenities and services while enjoying refreshments. Space is limited. RSVP or learn more by calling 651-653-3288.
White Bear Lake Area High School student Emma Walker was chosen as one of the recipients of the 2017 Service to Youth Award through Northeast Youth & Family Services. Maisa Olson, of Keller Williams Realty, is now a certified Premier Luxury Marketing Consultant agent. This certification is only awarded to a select group of real estate agents around the country who complete an intense training program. Olson works in the northeast suburbs including Lino Lakes, Centerville, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview, Forest Lake, Grant, Mahtomedi and Stillwater. White Bear Lake resident Craig Drake has earned membership in the Million Dollar Round Table with Principal Financial Group. Membership is attained by life insurance advisors who meet the organization’s annual production requirement and are members of their local life underwriters association. Drake
Marc Johannsen and Paul Petersen were recognized by the Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO) upon their retirement from service. Johannsen served as chair of the board of directors for 10 years. Peterson served as chair of the technical commission for 10 years and volunteered to help gather water samples for monitoring Lake Amelia.
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Judge denies dismissal of manslaughter charges against officer BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
A Ramsey County District judge denied a request from attorneys to dismiss charges against a police officer involved in a fatal shooting. The case involving St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez, of Vadnais Heights, will go forward. A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 27. Yanez was charged in November by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office with second-degree manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights last summer and two felony counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm. Yanez’s attorneys, Earl Gray, Paul Engh and Tom Kelly called for the charges to be dismissed because they argued that Castile “was the substantial cause
of his own demise” due to his behavior when Yanez approached him, according to court documents. His attorneys also argued there was not enough evidence to bring the case to trial. They also recently argued that Yanez did see a gun, although other court documents state Yanez said he did not know where the gun was minutes after the shooting. After a hearing Feb. 15, Judge William H. Leary III denied the attorneys’ request to dismiss the case because “it is reasonable to allow this matter to proceed to trial,” according to court documents. He also stated, “A victim’s unreasonable conduct is never an absolute defense to a criminal charge.” Yanez said he thought Castile was about to pull out a gun when he shot him, according to court documents. Yanez had asked for Castile’s driver’s license and insurance, according to squad video and audio. Castile handed his insurance first and said he needed
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents:
• A White Bear Lake woman, 27, was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 2100 block of Fourth Street at 8:22 p.m. Feb. 12.
• A St. Paul man, 26, was arrested for domestic assault in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 10.
• Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street at 5:29 a.m. Feb. 13.
• Theft of two MIG welders, each valued at about $700, was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road at 2:16 p.m. Feb. 10. • A gas drive-off was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue at 5:09 p.m. Feb. 11. About $23 of gas was stolen. The suspect, in his 20s with a thin build and approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, was in a white or gray Audi. • A White Bear Lake slumper found behind a driver’s wheel was arrested for third-degree DWI in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road at 9:02 p.m. Feb. 11. • A fight was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street at 1:26 a.m. Feb. 12. An officer spoke with two males who declined to pursue charges against one another. • A dog, possibly a Brindle pit or Boxer mix, was found with no collar or tags in the 1800 block of Eighth Street at 5:42 p.m. Feb. 12.
• Several laundry machines were broken into in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue at 7:53 a.m. Feb. 13. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 39, was found in violation of her limited driving status in the area of County Road E and I-35E at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. She was also cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for second-degree DWI in the 4800 block of Sharon Lane at 1:14 a.m. Feb. 15. Her blood alcohol level was 0.16. • A gas drive-off was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue at 7:57 a.m. Feb. 15. • Graffiti was reported in the 3900 block of Linden Street at 8:04 a.m. Feb. 15. • Harassing messages were reported in the 2200 block of Sixth Street at 5:04 p.m. Feb. 15.
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to tell the officer he had a firearm. Yanez allegedly told him not to pull it out, and Castile said he was not pulling it out. Yanez fired seven shots at Castile. Castile’s final words were, “I wasn’t reaching for it,” said Ramsey County Attorney John Choi at a press conference in November, concluding the use of force was unreasonable and inconsistent with police practice. A recent state response to the defense’s request to dismiss the case argued the case should go to a jury. “The evidence strongly suggests that Castile was attempting to access his wallet when defendant shot him, and any question in that regard must be resolved by the jury at trial,” the document reads. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
DWI arrests rise The White Bear Lake Police Department reported 198 DWI arrests in 2016, up 9 percent from 181 arrests in 2015. Of the 163 arrestees tested, 122 of them had blood alcohol levels ranging from 0.08 to 0.19; 31 had levels ranging from 0.20 to 0.29 and one had a level of 0.38. The average blood alcohol level was 0.15. Thirty-five arrestees refused tests. Fifteen of the arrests involved crashes. Thirty-seven percent of charges were fourth-degree, 39 percent third-degree, 22 percent second-degree, and 2 percent first-degree. About one-third of the arrestees were residents of White Bear Lake. Sixty-five percent of the arrestees were male and 35 percent were female. The youngest person arrested was 17 and the oldest was 70. About one-third of the arrestees were between the age of 22 and 29. Five percent of those arrested were not old enough to legally drink. The top three officers with the most arrests were E. Gadbois, 42; M. Butchko, 34; and A. Brown, 23. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:
DELLWOOD • A resident reported a suspicious white sedan driving by a bus stop and through the neighborhood slowly at 9:24 a.m. Feb. 8. The resident called in the vehicle because the two males and the car looked like suspects from a robbery in Eagan he saw reported on the news. A deputy tried to locate the vehicle, but could not.
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had been revoked in the area of Warner Avenue and Stillwater Road at 10:47 a.m. Feb. 6. • A resident allegedly assaulted another resident with a fire extinguisher and fists at the Meridian Behavioral treatment center on Quail Street at 6:13 p.m. Feb. 6. One resident had a large gash under their eye and another resident, a man from Minneapolis, admitted to the assault. • A squad car sustained minor damage when it collided with a deer in the area of Wildwood Road and Ridge Way in Mahtomedi at 3:05 p.m. Feb. 7. • Theft of gift cards was reported in the area of Long Lake Road E at 1:04 p.m. Feb. 8. A FedEx driver is a possible suspect. • A boy, 17, was arrested for domestic assault in the area of Woodland Drive at 9:11 p.m. Feb. 8. • A White Bear Lake man was issued a citation for possession of marijuana and a pipe at Freedom gas station at 1:23 a.m. Feb. 14. He had been fi lling his tires with air near the dumpster. • A three-car accident occurred at the north entrance to Century College at 9:49 a.m. Feb. 14. There were no injuries. • Theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle in a parking lot at Century College was reported at 1:38 p.m. Feb. 14. The victim said it cost $1,300 to fix.
• A Little Canada man was cited for driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone in the area of Manning Avenue N and 115th Street at 1:36 p.m. Feb. 6. • Two high-schoolers were in a traffic accident at Mahtomedi High School at 9:21 a.m. Feb. 8. It was unclear who ran into whom, and the fathers of both students said they would work it out with each other and their insurance companies. • A high-schooler from Grant and a high-schooler from Dellwood were both observed using e-cigarettes in the high school parking lot at 9:26 a.m. Feb. 14. The issue was referred to the school. • A hit-and-run accident was reported at Cozzie’s Tavern and Grill at 12:20 p.m. Feb. 14. • Theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the Mahtomedi High WILLERNIE School back parking lot during the school day was reported at 1:05 p.m. • A White Bear Lake woman was cited Feb. 14. for possession of drug paraphernalia in the area of Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road at 2:23 p.m. Feb. MAHTOMEDI 14. A White Bear Lake man was also cited for an open container of • A White Bear Lake woman was aralcohol. rested for driving after her license
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:
VADNAIS HEIGHTS • What started as a “check the welfare” 911 call Feb. 8 from a concerned neighbor on County Road D about an apartment door propped open for several hours was quickly reclassified as a burglary when deputies saw the pry marks and an empty TV stand inside. When the tenant returned from her midday errands she said there were actually three televisions missing. The loss totaled $2,150. • A deputy followed a suspicious vehicle driving through a Berwood Avenue business district after hours Feb. 8, fi nally pulling it over. A passenger fled the scene, attempting to hide behind a tree. That didn’t work and the 29-year-old local man, who smelled of pot, was detained and searched. That activity produced a rocklike substance, which later tested out as cocaine. The man was booked into the jail for felony possession of a controlled substance. The driver, a 24-year-old Mendota Heights woman, was not charged. • A male drove into a car dealership on Feb. 8, exited his vehicle with a beer in hand, and asked for information on leasing a truck. When he didn’t like what he heard, the man threatened employees before leaving the scene on foot. Deputies have the man’s car and would like to talk to him. • A 35-to-40-year-old man wearing a ballcap walked out of Erik’s Bike Shop in the 900 block of County Road E the evening of Feb. 9, carrying a black, $240 K2 snowboard he had not paid for. • A thief with an appetite for the finer offerings made good his escape the evening of Feb. 11 from a liquor store in the 100 block of County Road E, carrying bottles of Hennessey Cognac, Grey Goose Vodka and Ciroc Peach Vodka. The total loss was $125. • Deputies answering a call about a fight in the
parking lot of a hotel on Vadnais Center Drive in the wee hours of Feb. 11 saw the participants scatter, but did manage to collar four boys, three 17-year-olds and one 16 year-old. All four, from St. Paul, were charged with underage consumption of alcohol and one 17- year-old is looking at a possible DWI charge after attempting to flee the scene in a vehicle. • A prowler may have made a return trip to Woodridge Drive Feb. 12, attempting to break into a vehicle in the 100 block, but the car alarm scared him off. A thief, possibly the same one, had rummaged through the vehicle, then unlocked, the night before, making off with a driver’s license and a one-dollar bill. • A checkbook was stolen from a vehicle Feb. 12, parked in the 1200 block of County Road E. A 66-year-old woman told deputies that her checks were being cashed in a flurry of activity, nine checks to the tune of $500 so far, including one for $1.50. Juveniles are suspected. • The senior had been home for a while on Thornhill Lane Feb. 13 when he realized he had been the victim of a burglary while he’d been out. Missing was $12 in cash, a large change jar containing between $100 and $200, and a bottle of Norco narcotic prescription pain medication. There was no sign of forced entry and the 83-year-old told deputies he would no longer leave his garage door unlocked. • A driver made a left turn off of County Road E onto Arcade Street on Valentine’s Day eve, banging into oncoming traffic. The 83-year-old White Bear Lake female was cited for “failure to yield” and ordered to appear for a driver’s license evaluation. There were no injuries in the mishap but the senior citizen’s heavily damaged 20-yearold Plymouth Neon will no longer be seen on our roadways. • The job apparently wasn’t what the new hire thought he had signed up for at the warehouse Feb. 13 in the 3300 block of Labore Avenue. The agitated 31-year-old took out his frustrations on
a nearby car window before leaving the scene halfway through his fi rst day on the job. Deputies are hot on the trail of the Minneapolis man on a pending charge of fourth-degree criminal damage to property. • A thief drilled a hole in a truck gas tank in the parking lot of a business in the 1000 block of Kristen Court the morning of Feb. 13. A thief — deputies suspect the same one that stole the gas — then made off with a two-wheeled dolly from the back of the business, probably using it to cart off a drum or barrel of gasoline.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A burglary was interrupted overnight Feb. 8 in the 1100 block of Pine Hill Lane. Deputies found forced entry to the new single-family home under construction and a washer and dryer moved into a garage, apparently ready for pickup. • A “large,” 12-year-old boy punched and shoved a staff member Feb. 9 at N.E. Metro School District 916. The youth was transported to the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center on pending charges of fi fth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. • Neighbors on Bald Eagle Lake complained Feb. 10 about a man repeatedly coming out of his tent, pulling down his pants, exposing himself and urinating on the ice. The man, who has a permit for the tent but otherwise is homeless, was not on the scene when deputies arrived. An investigation continues. • Sloppy housekeeping was observed at a fishhouse Feb. 11 on Bald Eagle Lake. Among items found near the structure were a broken toilet, lumber, a used propane tank, food and other items too gross to mention. Deputies who cleaned up the mess want to talk to the 31-year-old man who is the registered owner.
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TRAFFIC: Stoplight part of HyVee plan approved by City Council FROM PAGE 1A
• A through, right and left turn lane will be required for north and southbound traffic on Centerville at the new signal. • An AutoTurn analysis should be done to show there is adequate roadway width to allow for a northto southbound U turn at the new signal. • There is an existing crash problem at Meadowlands Drive and Centerville Road. There have been 21 crashes in the past five years. A significant number of crashes can be corrected by restricting access, she wrote. Congestion is also a concern. To improve safety, a median is required to restrict movement at Meadowlands Drive to an eastbound-to-northbound left only. Right-ins and right-outs will still be maintained at Meadowlands Drive and the Walgreens access. The median should be extended north to the new signal. Ramsey County is willing to finance 50 percent of the median cost. • Access to Tires Plus will be restricted by the road improvements. Property owner Tom Moriarty isn’t happy about that. He worries that lack of access for customers, particularly from the north, will have a negative impact on the 17-year-old business. The county engineer recommended that a connection be made between the Tires Plus and HyVee parking lot to allow traffic to flow between sites. Lastly, Laberee said the public road improvements will be a requirement for HyVee to access Centerville Road. The city and county will need to enter into an agreement for the financing, engineering and construction of the roadway improvements, she said. Changes to the median are “not without impact,” Kane said, but this latest traffic plan for Centerville Road appears to address concerns voiced by the Kowalski family, owners of Cub Foods. Cub executives made both the city and township aware that northbound vehicles would likely use the supermarket’s parking lot to access the yet-to-be-built stoplight if a left turn (northbound) was not allowed at Meadowlands Drive. The lot is private property and increased traffic would pose a safety issue for shoppers, noted Mike Oase, vice president of operations, in an email to staff. Cub owners also feel HyVee should pay for the stoplight. “The current conditions and traffic flow do not warrant any of the proposed changes,” Oase wrote to Kane. “If they did, the changes would have been done sometime in the last 22 years that we have been there. “The only reason these changes are being proposed and will most likely be implemented is due to the traffic volume generated by the HyVee store. Therefore, they should pay for any and all changes with medians and controlled lights.” The Kowalski’s spokesman said it is imperative that vehicles be allowed to turn north on Centerville Road from Meadowlands to avoid driving through Cub’s parking lot or through residential streets. Cub is also opposed to a U-turn at the stoplight. “Who will pay is an issue we can’t solve tonight,” noted Mayor Jo Emerson at the Feb. 14 City Council meeting. She added that a traffic signal at that spot has been envisioned for more than a decade. In her memo to City Council on the development,
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This architect’s drawing shows the two-level parking deck that will be built on the south side of the HyVee store. The White Oak Retail Center will be demolished to make room for the parking ramp, the second multi-level structure in White Bear Lake. The first is at Boatworks Commons. The inset shows where the site will be located next to I-35E.
Kane noted that unique to this store is a restaurant and fitness facility on a 10,000-square-foot mezzanine and a two-layer parking deck. The ramp will be located on White Oak Retail Center property behind Tires Plus. The developers, Division 25 LLC, are purchasing and plan to demolish the strip mall. A pharmacy will be situated on the north side of the store to pacify a 22-year agreement White Oak had with Walgreen’s and McDonald’s not to lease to a competing drug store or hamburger joint. Division 25 spokesman John Johannson told the council the obsolete agreement would be challenged in court if necessary. Before the council unanimously approved the HyVee application, Councilman Dan Jones asked about a sidewalk linking the new senior housing complex (Tower Crossing Phase I) to Highway 96. A sidewalk will be built, Johannson said, but it will dead end at Walgreens/McDonald’s. “It’s ironic that we build a new bridge over I-35E with a deck (for pedestrians/bicycles) and it doesn’t connect,” Jones pointed out. Johannson said it will be up to the other businesses to connect a sidewalk to the bridge, noting there is zero setback at Tires Plus, making it impossible to install a sidewalk along the road. Representing the Iowa-based HyVee at the council meeting was Phil Hoey, who is headquartered in Lakeville. He said the company is “excited” to build in the city. “We bring a special product to White Bear. Staff has been great to work with and the community
is receptive.” Emails provided in the council packet came from neighbors like Punch Neapolitan Pizza, Starbucks and Noodles & Company, all located on Centerville Road in Vadnais Heights south of Hwy. 96. Punch co-owner John Puckett said he chose the intersection because of its “great strategic positioning, serving several great communities.” His new store has been well received, he added. “While I’m sure there are some concerns regarding increased traffic with a new grocery store, from my perspective the addition of the HyVee is a big positive,” Puckett wrote. “We believe it will attract customers in the community who appreciate higher-quality food and superior service, precisely the same people who appreciate Punch.” Puckett by the way, with his wife Kim, founded and later sold Caribou Coffee. Still up in the air is a request by HyVee for a 50-foot pylon sign along the Interstate. Hoey said HyVee will come back to staff after the development is complete to discuss height. The McDonald’s sign is 60 feet high. “We are not out to create a giant sky sign,” he said. “We want to be visible by the point of decision on the Interstate. We are trying to capture the casual traveler. If you can’t see the sign, we won’t build it.” Council unanimously approved the Tower Crossings Phase II planned unit development request. Addressing the developer and store representative after the vote, the mayor declared: “I guess we have a HyVee, gentlemen.”
APPEAL: District challenging order FROM PAGE 1A
WBLCD is authorized to develop a comprehensive conservation management plan that must include, at a minimum, measurable goals to address issues and concerns regarding restoration, protection and preservation of natural surface water and groundwater storage and retention systems, water quality, promotion of groundwater recharge, and protection of fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities. The conservation district has advocated for a protective elevation of 924 to 924.5 feet, saying that is the level needed to open Ramsey County beach for safe swimming. A letter was sent to the DNR in November, 2015 requesting the level be set at that elevation. The WBLCD attorney contends, on behalf of the board, that an elevation of 922 feet “will adversely impact efforts to implement a comprehensive plan to restore, protect and improve surface water and groundwater quality, its efforts to promote groundwater recharge and its efforts to protect and enhance water recreational facilities, as re-
quired by statute.” The DNR’s refusal to provide opportunity to comment or confront the agency’s evidence to support the elevation deprived the conservation district opportunity to challenge the level, Kantrud said. There is also a question of whether the order was “rule-making.” The WBLCD says the order constitutes rule-making. The DNR disagrees, using that as a statutory argument as to why a public hearing was not required. Kantrud argues that the protective elevation order is a “rule” as defined by statute because it is an agency statement of general applicability and future effect … adopted to make specific the law enforced or administered by that agency. “The protective elevation determination triggers the DNR’s duty to exercise its regulatory powers to, among other things, deny and modify groundwater appropriation permits that adversely impact groundwater and surface water levels, to restore and protect water quality and to promote groundwater recharge,” Kantrud said, stating that affects the substantial rights of the conservation district.
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February al fresco
Recordbreaking warmth Friday, Feb. 17 attracted diners to outside seating areas at various restaurants, including Manitou Grill in downtown White Bear Lake.
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North to Alaska: Part II includes reality TV show BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
The name and face of an adventurer with White Bear ties may ring a bell for fans of the DIY Network when “Building Alaska” premiers Feb. 26. Eight episodes will track the intrepid journeys of three young builders; one of them Nick Blanco, who is fulfi lling his dream of owning a one-of-akind fishing lodge on Kodiak Island. A year ago, the Press did a story on Blanco, a St. John’s University grad who was living in a canvas tent heated with wood while building his lodge. He gets by with few modern conveniences; a small generator powers his cell phone and tools, and he lives off the land. Today the 28-year-old is nearing completion of Driftwood Wilderness Lodge, named for the old growth logs Blanco salvaged and repurposed for his building materials. His mother, Lynn Nelson of White Bear Lake, provided an update on Blanco’s progress in the Alaskan bush and the reality TV show that fi lmed it. Nelson said production deadlines provided impetus to push the project along and thanks to the generosity of friends and family, they were able fund travel expenses for volunteer construction workers. The most recent was an Anchorage man looking for a more “true Alaskan experience.” “That was a relief,” Larson said. “A bear has been breaking into vacant cabins in the area, so Nick is relieved there is someone at the lodge with his dog Sarah.” Blanco is currently teaching grades 1 thru 6 during the week in a oneroom schoolhouse in Larsen Bay and returns to the building site on weekends. He did receive a stipend from the show, which helped fund the project. Calling herself the unofficial director of Blanco’s Minnesota support team, Nelson has made several treks to Kodiak, travel time: 15 hours one way. She was in Alaska last March when the show was being fi lmed and said the lodge is really taking shape. Due to his busy construction schedule, Blanco didn’t come home last year and that was tough, Nelson added. “It’s a bummer he’s so far away but I have to pull up my big girl pants and say, ‘You know what? I get it.’” She runs LIN Public Relations out of her Second Street home. Nelson’s father, Curtis Nelson, loves to hear about his grandson’s adventures. “Dad watches all sorts of Alaskan shows on the DIY channel in anticipation of Nick’s show. He’s as excited as an 80-plus Scandinavian can be,” she quipped. Her parents met and married in White Bear Lake in
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The “Building Alaska” TV crew stands in front of the lodge, March 2015. Lynn Nelson is on the right next to son Nick.
SHOWTIME: Th DIY channel’s The h l’ program “Building “B ildi Alaska” Al k ” will feature Minnesota-born Nick Blanco on its upcoming series Sunday evenings starting Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. For more info, see www. diynetwork.com/shows/building-alaska/ episodes/700/
the mid ’50s but moved to Forest Lake years ago. Nelson’s mom is the former Barbara Chapman, now Barb Nelson. Asked via email when he hopes to open, Blanco said he plans to start selling hunting trips this fall for deer, duck and goat hunters, with a summer 2018 opening for deep sea fishing. Information is available on his website: www.driftwoodwildernesslodge. com, but is preliminary. Life in the bush has taught Blanco to appreciate all he has, including the modern conveniences of life. “Out here you are forced to work very hard for what you have,” he said. “Time must not be wasted and you have to turn every experience into a learning experience to make your life easier and safer.” The young builder shared a recent experience that re-enforced that observation. “The other day I was on my way to the lodge when my outboard motor fell off my boat,” he recalled. “I was lucky that I had tied it off for just that reason so I was able to retrieve
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Lynn Nelson provided this old photo of her dad Curtis with his parents, John and Marion. John was a local car mechanic in White Bear Lake during the ‘40s and ‘50s.
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Nick and his grandpa Curtis Nelson, a White Bear native and huge supporter of his grandson’s construction project.
it. Some people may have been ticked off, but I was truly thankful that it happened then and not in the future during a big storm or bad seas. A sentiment on the lodge website pretty much sums up Blanco’s attitude about his adventures these past two years: “Where no roads go, your path begins.”
“Nick knows the power of the wilderness to heal the soul,” said his mother, who wonders if the TV show will change his life, at least in the romance department. “We should be ready for anything,” she declared, with just a hint of hope in her voice.
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This polar bear was carved out of whale bone by Daniel Mike, a Native Alaskan artist from Shishmaref, and a friend of Blanco. The piece will hang in the lodge that Mike helped build.
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CHURCH BRIEFS Guest speaker on putting faith to action St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church will hold a presentation, “Following Jesus: The Challenge of Putting Words Into Action” by Erin O’Leary, faith formation director at the Church of the Holy Name in Minneapolis. The event will be held 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. All are welcome and child care is provided. St. Mary’s is located at 4741 Bald Eagle Ave.
Organist, brass band hold concert St. Andrew Lutheran Church’s organist Bill Chouinard and the Lake Wobegon Brass Band will host a festival of hymns for British brass band and organ 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The festival will feature the settings of English composer Philip Wilby, with the composer
taking turns on the podium and at the organ console. Included in the program will be nearly 100 brass players from Lake Wobegon Brass Band and other bands. St. Andrew’s is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. For more information, call 651-426-3261.
Parish Life Center. The role-playing exercise will present facts of poverty and enable participants to learn through experience. Please RSVP to 651-429-7771 by March 1.
Prayer school held
A Yogadevotion session will run 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 28 to April 18 at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Cost is $64. For more information, contact Carolyn at 651-779-0311 or at tersay@msn.com.
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church will hold a five-week prayer school 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays March 5 to April 2. Pastor John Straiton will teach on the purpose and practice of prayer, including a daily prayer liturgy. Registration is not necessary. St. Andrew’s is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.
Church presents poverty role-playing event
Divorce and parenting workshop announced
A poverty simulation for youth and adults will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 4 at St. Mary of the Lake’s
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church will hold a 90-minute workshop on practical tips for providing a peaceful, loving,
Yogadevotion class held
safe environment for your children in the transition of divorce 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. The workshop is taught by Carole Lundell, who has served in youth and family ministry for 22 years. She became a single mom with two kids because of a divorce. Cost is $20, all are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Register at saintandrews.org.
Irish festival announced St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church will hold a family-friendly celebration with Irish food, music, dancing, and beverages 4 to 7 p.m. March 12 in its Parish Life Center; admission and entertainment are free. Dinner is available – adults, $5; children ages 6 to 12, $3; 5 and under, free. For more information, call 651-429-5378.
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UPCOMING EVENTS LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES
When: noon Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors can bring a bag lunch and play games with friends. Coffee and dessert provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com
‘NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FOR A STABLE CLIMATE’
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Members of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby will lead a forum about CCL’s marketbased strategy to reduce climate-changing CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Open to the public. Contact: 651-426-2369 or whitebearunitarian. org
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SAVE THE BOUNDARY WATERS COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Learn about how to protect the Boundary Waters from Sulfide-Ore Copper Mining and view a special screening of the short fi lm, ‘Bear Witness’. Contact: savethe boundarywaters.org or wbuuc.org
FARE FOR ALL
When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Where: First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. Contact: fareforall.org
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ADULT SKATING TEAM OPEN HOUSE
When: 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Where: Vadnais Heights Sports Center, 1490 County Rd E East Details: The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team will host an open house for skaters who are interested in joining the team for next year’s season. Contact: Shannon, kinle005@d.umn.edu
FRIENDS AND FAMILY CPR
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: Participants will learn how to do CPR and use an AED in this free, noncertified American Heart Association class. Register by e-mail.
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Details: Explore features that make your iPad more functional including navigation skills, organization, apps and settings. Contact: 651-426-2042
TODDLER OBSTACLE COURSE
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Kids 6 months-5 years can expend energy in a specially-designed active obstacle course. Adults must stay during play time. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: White Bear Lake VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Each team must have at least 3 co-ed members. Prize money awarded. $125/team; guaranteed 2 games. Contact: 651-231-5607 or dcampanaro@gmail. com
OPEN SKATING
When: 12:45-2:15 Sunday, Feb. 26 Where: White Bear Lake Sports Center, 1328 Highway 96 Details: Admission $5/person and rentals available for $4. Contact: whitebearlake.org
WE SAVE HISTORY – WHY?
When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: See how the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society is Preserving History for generations to come. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Founder and CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota Annette Meeks will discuss how education policy has evolved from a local issue solved by parents into a war waged by union bosses to control the system. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertyclassical academy.org
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‘Raise the Curtain’ Annual Fundraiser WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24
EDUCATION IN SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Where: Wishing Tree Play Café, 1011 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Young children can create sparkly crowns and shimmery masks and dance to Zydeco music in a Mardi Gras Children’s Parade at 11 a.m. Crafts, treats, stories and music. Free with admission. Contact: thewishing treeplaycafe.com
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When: 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 2 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on ‘ideas worth spreading’. This month’s program is ‘How CRISP-R Lets us Edit our DNA’. Free; registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007
WHERE: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F East
DETAILS: Event to support Lakeshore Players Theatre includes dinner catered by Lake Elmo Inn, silent and live auctions, live per-
1ST THURSDAY LUNCH FOR SENIORS
When: noon Thursday, Mar. 2 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Bingo follows lunch. Menu items announced 2 weeks prior to event. $5; advance registration only in person at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E, by mail or online. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com
ST. PIUS X FISH FRY
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 3, 17 and 31 Where: Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: All-you-caneat menu includes baked and fried fish, baked potato, coleslaw, pasta salad and dessert for $13/adult, $10/seniors, $6 children 6-12 and 5 and under free. Contact: 651-429-5337
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR AED CERTIFICATION CLASS When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 4 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Dept., 4701 Highway 61 N. Details: This class covers adult, child and
formances, raffle, wall of wine and VIP reception with Minnesota mystery author Ellen Hart at 5 p.m. Tickets $75/regular or $150 VIP must be reserved in advance.
CONTACT: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org
infant CPR and AED use as well as foreign body airway obstruction and use of a bag valve ventilation mask. $50. Contact: cvoss@ whitebearlake.org
SUPER DUPER SUPER HEROES WITH ARTISTRY
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Mar. 4 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Kids 8-12 can transform their identity to become a superhero through comic arts, storytelling, costume design, mask-making, and sculpture techniques. Free but registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 4 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd. Details: Training course designed to teach participants the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, learn about early intervention and how to help a youth in crisis or with a substance abuse challenge. Registration required.
Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org
DROP IN DISCOVERIES: OWLS UP CLOSE
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Mar. 4 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Drop-in program for families includes up-close visits with live animals. No registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or ramseycounty.us
QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION CLASS
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 6 Where: Gladstone Community Center, 1945 Manton St., Maplewood Details: Learn the 3 steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide – Question, Persuade and Refer. Registration required. Contact: 651-645-2948 or namihelps.org
MINDFULNESS CLASS
When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Mar. 7-Apr. 5 Where: Northeast Youth & Family Services, 1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Five session class that will help participants reduce anxiety, increase
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focus and improve relationships. $50; registration required. Details: 651-429-8544 or nyfs.org
INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Mar. 10 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 County Rd. F. East Details: Learn about services such as auto theft avoidance training, wellness checks, neighborhood watch and more from local law enforcement, Ramsey County Sheriff’s office and TRIAD. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-407-2018 or lakeareaseniors.org
WHITE BEAR LAKE CLEAN-UP
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 11 Where: Bellaire Beach, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Annual cleanup followed by lunch for all volunteers courtesy
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When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 8, Friday, Mar. 10, Thursday, Mar. 16, Saturday, Mar. 18 and Saturday, Mar. 25; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12 and March 26; 10 a.m. student matinee Thursday, Mar. 23 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: This Shakespearean classic whips up a whirlwind of excitement as we whisk you away to a remote island for a tale of trickery, romance, magic, and revenge. Tickets $25/regular; $23/seniors; $20/ students. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org
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on the Terezin Nazi ghetto, where over 15,000 Jewish children passed through the doors and only about 100 were still alive when the camp was liberated at the end of World War II. $10/adults; $7 students and seniors Contact: northern starz.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY 5TH ANNUAL REDNECK PARTY
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: A free Flake Fest fun event that includes music with DJ Cliff, games, prizes, appetizers, drink specials, costume contest and cash prizes. Contact: post225.com
BAGS, BINGO AND BEER
When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: Heights Banquet Center & Elk’s Club, 5880 Omaha Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Inaugural Chamber of Commerce event includes bean bag tournament, bingo, food, beer, socializing and prizes. $60/team of two or $30 individual. Free to spectators. Contact: 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwater chamber.com
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all day. $10/person or $15/couple; fundraiser for 4th of July event. Contact: post225.com
SHOREVIEW LAKESHORE QUILTER’S GUILD MEETING
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 and the 4th Tuesday of every month Where: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3920 Victoria St. N. Details: Guest speaker from The Shriner’s Hospital discussed donations of comfort quilts to people in their care. Group has over 80 members, and all are welcome to join. Contact: lakeshore quilters@gmail.com
DIVE-IN MOVIE
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 3 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Guests can float with water noodles (not provided) relax on giant sea creatures, or lounge on pool-side chairs and enjoy a popular, family-friendly movie. Free for members or a daily pass for non-members; no registrationrequired. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
4TH ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BREW MINI GOLF PUB CRAWL
When: Saturday, Mar. 4; Noon registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start Where: Forest Lake CENTURY COLLEGE ‘GOODNIGHT 2ND ANNUAL American Legion, 355 W. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DESDEMONA, GOOD CHILI COOK-OFF Broadway MORNING JULIET’ AND BREW FEST When: 3-5 p.m. Details: Stops at Saturday, Mar. 4 When: 7:30 p.m. ThursWhen: 1-4 p.m. American Legion, Friar Where: Century day, Mar. 9, Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 25 Tucks, Don Julio’s, VFW College West Campus Mar. 11, Friday, Mar. 17, Where: Forest Lake Theatre, 3300 Century Thursday, Mar. 23 and American Legion, 355 W. and Vannelli’s. Costume theme is bands or singBroadway LAKE WOBEGON BRASS Ave. N., White Bear Lake Friday, Mar. 24; 2 p.m. ers and includes chance Details: Concert is Sunday, Mar. 19 Details: Sample 15-20 BAND HYMN SING to win prizes. Awards free and open to the Where: Lakeshore different types of chili, When: 3 p.m. Sunday, party, music and food at public. Players, 4820 Stewart 8 home brews and craft Feb. 26 5 p.m. $25/golfer. Contact: 651-779-3214 Ave., White Bear Lake beers, and vote for Where: St. Andrews Contact: post225.com or century.edu Details: In this favorites. Prize drawings Lutheran Church, modern play, a young 900 Stillwater Rd., English professor Mahtomedi LAKE WOBEGON Details: A Philip BRASS BAND CONCERT proposes a radical new theory—Shakespeare’s Wilby Hymnfest with When: 3 p.m. Sunday, greatest tragedies were LWBB, the Sheldon Mar. 5 meant to be comedies. Theatre Brass Band, the Where: St. Andrews Tickets $25/regular; $23/ Twin Cities Brass Band, Lutheran Church, seniors; $20/students. the Winona Brass Band, 900 Stillwater Rd., Contact: 651-429-5674 and Lakewood Temple of Mahtomedi AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. or lakeshoreplayers.org the Salvation Army. Free Details: Performance “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” and open to the public. by a traditional British 4457 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, MN Contact: lwbb.org Brass Band. ‘I NEVER SAW 651-426-5254 • www.4seasonsairwbl.com Contact: lwbb.org ANOTHER BUTTERFLY’ JAZZ ENSEMBLE When: 7 p.m. Friday, CONCERT Mar. 10; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 11 When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Furnace Safety and Operation Check Where: White Bear Feb. 26 Center for the Arts, 4971 Where: Century Parts and/or supplies additional. Normally $146.00 to $164.00 Long Ave. College West Campus WHITE BEAR LAKE depending on service area. Details: Performance Theatre, 3300 Century LIONS ANNUAL SHOW Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, by Northern Starz ChilAve. N., White Bear Lake When: 7 p.m. or coupon. One coupon per customer per visit. Coupon expires 3/31/17. dren’s Theatre is based Details: Free concert Thursday, Mar. 2 and
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LOOKING BACK Week of February 26 – March 4, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.
1917 New Grocery – I wish to announce to the public that about March 15th, I will open a grocery store in the Hansen Building, Third and Railroad avenue, where I will handle a fine fresh line of fancy and staple groceries, butter, eggs, fruits and vegetables. I respectfully solicit your patronage. Phone me your order and receive prompt delivery. Arthur R. Long…
1942 Firemen were called Sunday morning at 3:00 o’clock to the residence of Si Ford, at Pine Tree Lake, where fi re had gained quite a headway due to the delay in getting the alarm to the fi remen. This was due to the fact fi re made it impossible to get to the house phone, and the nearest one was some distance away. Mr. and Mrs. Ford were in New York City and the children were in the care of Miss Longville who barely had time to escape. The origin of the fi re was undetermined…
1967 Mr. and Mrs. Rupert M. Leibel, 1786 E. Co. Rd. E., White Bear Lake, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Sherin Marie Leibel, to Donald T. Updyke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Updyke, 722 Berwood Avenue, Vadnais Heights…We were entertained and thrilled by Coach Bill Murray’s Bear gymnasts last Saturday in a well-run Region 4 Tourney. Bill Murray’s well coached and hustling Bears scored 128.5 points to swamp their nearest competitor, Alexander Ramsey, 76.5…
1992 After years of hard work, Joe Levins of White Bear Lake made the United States Olympic ski team and competed in the slalom last Saturday at
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Teachers at White Bear High School, 1925. Back Row Left to Right: Metcalf, Dick Bradley (track, hockey, and football coach), Nell Blanding (music), J.D. Thomas (Principal), Ella Kernkamp (english), Dreeves (commercial), Taylor Joynor (shop), Miss Elizabeth Singleton. Front Row Left to Right: Miss Mery Williams (geometry), Gladys Teeple (Home Ec.), Stephanie Kumm (latin), Joyce Deheid (english), Alvina Kraft (history).
the Winter Olympics in France. To honor Levins, City of White Bear Lake declared February 22 “Joe Levins Day” and invited him to appear before an upcoming city council meeting to be recognized….
2007 Mike and Robin Thayer of White Bear Lake and Joe and Roxanne Richards of Ham Lake are pleased to announce the birth of their granddaughter Amara Marie Richards on November 7, 2006. Proud parents are Joshua and Ashley Richards of Hastings...
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE PAST Upcoming Historical Society Events
Scrapbooking Crop, Saturday, April 8th 10am10pm, White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth St. Enjoy a fun day with friends working on your scrapbook or craft of your choice. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers - includes donuts & coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes; and more! All proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to preserve the stories of our community. Pre-register online www.whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327.
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
ACTIVITY FAIR AT THE SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER March 4, 10am - 12pm Wedell Community Room - Learn about upcoming Shoreview Parks & Recreation youth & adult programs - Register EARLY* for Summer Discovery, Group Fitness Classes, Swimming Lessons, and other programs in the Spring Shoreviews Brochure (*excludes SeniorFIT classes) - Enjoy FREE fun activities for the kids including a balloon artist, strolling magician, temporary tattoos, games, crafts, and more!
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2. 1.The wine tasting room and production facility is nearing completion at Seven Vines Winery in Dellwood. Vineyard manager Steve Unverzagt said 10,000 pounds of “excellent” fruit was harvested last fall from the 10 acres of grapes. The vineyard will generate 2,500 to 3,000 cases of wine. No word yet on when the winery will open. — Sharon Schuler 2.Frassati Catholic School ski club at Afton Alps earlier this month enjoying a beautiful sunset. – Vivian Gacek.
3.The Art Shanties were pulled up on shore Sunday, Feb. 19 due to warm weather. The project will continue as planned one more weekend, ending Feb. 26. — Evelyn Duvall 4. A couple of bicyclists roll along the boardwalk on the shore of White Bear Lake Saturday, Feb. 18. They were among the many local residents who took advantage of the record warm temperatures for some outdoor activity. — Paul Dols
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Above: While spectators and team members socialize on the ice behind her, Maria Svenkeson takes aim during the Annual Horseshoes on Ice tournament Saturday, Feb. 18 on White Bear Lake.
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Above: Molly Lund tosses a horseshoe toward a stake planted in the ice in front of the VFW. She and her partner Denae Krause moved forward in the first round of the single elimination tournament.
At right: Doug Lindroth watches as Steve Sindt attempts to toss a ringer. It was the 47th year of the annual fundraising event hosted by Zimmer VFW Post 1782 in White Bear Lake. Organizers reported that more than 70 two-person teams registered for the event.
At left: The lake provided a more slushy than slick playing surface during the competition.
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Mahtomedi gymnasts capture another section crown BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
The Mahtomedi gymnasts, led by all-around champion Kasey Lenarz, earned their highest team score since 1994 and captured the Section 4A championship Thursday evening, Feb. 16. The host Zephyrs scored 145.275, with senior Lenarz racking up 38.65 all-around, winning all four events, and junior Haley Oswald earning 36.1 for third place. Each was a career personal best. Lenarz (9.75) and Oswald (9.45) were 1-2 on floor exercise, leading the team to a huge score of 37.675. Lenarz’s other scores: vault 9.725, bars 9.525, and beam 9.65. Olivia Hurt (9.175) and Oswald (9.1) placed third and fourth on vault to advance to state. Oswald (9.1) and senior captain Nicole Hemstad (8.95) placed second and third on balance beam, advancing to state. Mahtomedi will make its 26th state team appearance under coach Debbie Driscoll. Class A competition at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion Feb. 24-25 includes team on Friday and individuals on Saturday, each at 11 a.m.
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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear wrestlers B tl reach h 2nd 2 d round d off sectionals ti l The White Bear wrestling team beat Roseville 55-19 and lost to Centennial 40-34 in the Section 4AAA tournament Friday, Feb. 17, finishing the dual-meet season with a 15-13 record. Against Roseville, whom the Bears beat 46-24 in conference, they look a 37-0 lead on Charlie Yang’s pin, a forfeit, Jorrel Turner’s 13-3 major, Isaiah Baker’s 23-8 tech fall, Kris Thury’s 12-4 major, and pins by TJ Turinske and Mat Muedeking. The other points came from pins by Josh Suedbeck and Brandon Krecklberg and another forfeit. Against Centennial, the Bears had six pins — by Turner, Baker, Turinske, Jon Arreguin, Suedbeck and Luke Parzyck — but fell short against the eventual runner-up team. “All in all, the battle with the Cougars was impressive,” coach Craig Nasvik assessed. “The Bears came, competed, and that is all we can ask. Now it is on to the individual sections Saturday.” The Bears will try for state tournament berths in the section individuals meet at Stillwater on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m.
Bear icemen fall to Ponies 4-0, place 3rd in conference A month earlier, White Bear Lake boys hockey handed a top-ranked Stillwater team its first loss 2-1, but the Ponies thumped the Bears 4-0 for a little payback in the conference finale Thursday, Feb. 16. No. 5 ranked
Stillwater the S Suburban Eastt titl title with Still t wrapped d th b b E ith a four-goal burst in the third period after Bear goalie Bob Parenteau stopped 28 Pony shots in the first two periods. The Bears, who beat East Ridge 3-2 on Zac Cadalbert’s overtime goal Tuesday, finished third in conference at 11-4-1. They take a 14-7-1 overall mark and No. 3 seed into Section 4AA against No. 6 Tartan on Saturday, 5 p.m., at Aldrich Arena.
Bear girl cagers in 3-way tie for conference lead White Bear Lake girls basketball, locked in a fourteam race for the conference title, split against two of the other contenders last week. The Bears lost to East Ridge 47-40 with everyone held to six points or less except Jordan Ferrand, who had 17. They bounced back against Cretin-Derham Hall 51-39 with Ferrand scoring 14 points and Sophie Janicki 10. With two games left, the Bears, Roseville Area and East Ridge are all 10-4, and Cretin-Derham Hall 10-5.
Boys hoops scoreboard Bear boys basketball picked up its fourth win 70-61 over Henry Sibley as Sam Schwartz scored 18 points, Blake Charles, 17 and Jeremy Beckler, 14. The Bears (4-18) also lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 100-67. Becker had 15 points.
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MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr boys lose, win with depleted lineup
Mahtomedi girl cagers reach 20-win level
The Mahtomedi boys basketball team was ranked No. 4 in Class 3A with an 18-1 record when reports circulated that several team members had been suspended. Activities director Ray Kirch told the Press that no information could be divulged “due to data privacy.” The team’s top four scorers were not in the lineup when the Zephyrs lost their next game to St. Thomas Academy 73-63 on Tuesday. Two of those were back as the Zephyrs beat Hill-Murray 85-44 on Friday. Will Tuttle scored 19 points and Jack Shay 16 against St. Thomas Academy. In the rout of Hill-Murray, Lincoln Rock sank 19 points, Shay 17, Evan Reyes 16, Tuttle 11 and Andy Voyen eight. — Bruce Strand
It’s a 20-win season and counting for Mahtomedi girls basketball as the No. 8 ranked Zephyrs beat South St. Paul 59-32 and Hill-Murray 54-35 last week. Emma Grothaus led with 15 against South as 12 players scored. Grothaus had 18 and Marisa Gustafson 16 against Hill-Murray. — Bruce Strand
Zephyr icemen head into sectionals Mahtomedi boys hockey beat Roseville 2-1 on Saturday, Feb. 18, finishing the regular season 13-11-1 overall and 6-5 in conference. The Zephyrs are seeded second in Section 4A (behind St. Paul Academy) and open Friday against No. 7 Henry Sibley at Aldrich Arena, 8 p.m. — Bruce Strand
Youth corps sparks Zephyr girl skaters to section runner-up finish BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
only the beginning of what will come from these girls and with a few others as well.” Senior veterans Kennedy Bergren and Julianna Sellwood played key roles in the overtime goals. Against Minnehaha, Bergen chipped the puck past a pinching defense for Jo Sellwood to launch a two-on-one break. Sellwood protected the puck until Heinsch could join the rush, then steered it to the freshman, who re-directed the pass over the goalie’s shoulder. Against South St. Paul, Sellwood, below the the goal line, led a defender right into the forecheck of Bergen, who created the turnover, shook free and spotted Krawcyzk darting to the low slot. One quick pass led to Krawczyk one-timing it through the goalie’s ankles.
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White Bear Lake’s bid for a state girls hockey trip was thwarted by top-seeded Hill-Murray 4-1 in the Section 4AA championship game Friday, Feb. 17. The No. 3 seeded Bears, who had beaten North Tartan 4-0 and No. 2 Mounds View 2-1 to reach the finals, finished 17-11. Bear coach Jerry Kwapick said his team had a shaky start but after about 10 minutes “adapted well to Hill’s strength and speed and actually performed very well … we had quality scoring opportunities created from
hard work and good puck movement.” Claudia Verkerke got the lone goal for the Bears among 35 shots on goal, scoring in a scramble near the net, assisted by Ashley Healy, in the second period. Hill-Murray, 23-4 and ranked No. 3, had goals by Nina Steifauf, Morgan Helgeson, Lindsey Featherstone and Abigail Boreer (empty netter). Nine Bears played their final game. Returning next year will be “a very strong nucleus,” Kwapick said, including goalie Calla Frank and leading scorer Sydney Shearen, who had 25 goals.
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With a boost from young backups who blossomed in the playoffs, Mahtomedi girls hockey pulled out two overtime wins in Section 4A before falling in the fi nals. Freshman Lauren Heinsch delivered the goal in overtime as the Zephyrs beat Minnehaha United 3-2 in the fi rst round, and sophomore Kyle Krawczyk did the same in a 4-3 semifinal win over South St. Paul. There was no such drama in the fi nals where a markedly superior St. Paul United team, ranked No. 3, beat the Zephyrs 7-0. The Zephyrs fi nished 11-14-3. “I think if you look at our win-loss record, I’m not sure it was satisfactory,” coach Bill Mauricio assessed, “but when you break down the
strides we made to change the culture of our program, and implement a belief that we can play with any team, paired with a section run to the fi nal, I would say we took a step in the right direction, and the future looks bright for the Mahtomedi Zephyrs.” Heinsch had three goals, freshman Megan Johnson two, and Krawczyk and eighth-grader Erika Broten one each, as this young foursome tallied all seven playoff goals — after combining for four goals in the entire regular season. “I preached all week, in order to win in the playoffs, you need players to step up who maybe haven’t had that big of an impact during the regular season and these girls ran with it,” Mauricio said. “I think what we saw in the playoffs is
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: “D & T” Services 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1497 10th St. NW #101 St. Paul, MN 55112 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Thomas F. Westbrook 1497 10th St. NW #101 St. Paul, MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: February 1, 2017 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 15 and 22, 2017.
CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider variance requests from Todd & Jennifer Zwiefelhofer at 3 Spyglass Road from Chapter 51 of the Dellwood City Code regarding size of septic area and a setback variance to the septic area from the wetland. The applicant is seeking to have a septic area less than 5000 square feet (3200 sq ft) and the two septic areas are proposed to be setback 15 and 20 feet from a wetland instead of the required 75 feet. Legal description of said property is Lot 1 Block 1 Except Vacated Indian Wells Trail Adjacent Dellwood Hills Plat 2 Subdivision Name Dellwood Hills Plat 2 Lot 1 Block 1. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider variance requests from Merrily Goodell at 96 Many Levels Road for a subdivision with variances to create an additional lot. Variances include size of septic area, septic area setback to a wetland, septic area setback to a lake, building setback to the lake, minimum lot width, and minimum lot size. The applicant is seeking to split the parcel at the above address into two building sites. Legal description of said property is Tract B, RLS 117, Washington County, Minnesota. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider a planning request from Seven Vines Winery, LLC, to amend its Interim Use Permit to allow for preparation and service of food to the public at its winery building located at 101 Highway 96 East in the City of Dellwood. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter may attend in person or may submit a letter to the City prior to the Hearing date. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
CITY OF GRANT WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2017-50 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING SECTION 24-22 COMPOSITION, CHAPTER 24 PLANNING The City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota, does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 24, PLANNING, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES. That City Code Chapter 24, Article I, Section 24-22, “Composition” is hereby AMENDED to ADD the following identified as underlined, and AMENDED to DELETE as strikethrough: The planning commission shall consist of five to seven members. The members shall be appointed by the city council by a majority vote of the city council. Each planning commissioner shall be appointed to a three year term. If a commissioner is appointed to fulfill the term of an unexpired term, then the newly appointed commissioner shall serve for the remainder of that term. The term of office, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term, shall begin at the first regular city council meeting in March of each year. Both original and successive appointees hold office until their successors are appointed and have qualified. (b) In March of each year the members of the planning commission shall annually elect one member as chair and one member as vice-chair. (c) The city council may appoint one of the members of the city council to serve as an ex officio member of the city planning commission, who shall not have a vote nor participate in any proceedings before the planning commission or hold any office. The ex officio member may participate in discussion as a resident and member of the audience. (d) A quorum shall be achieved when a simple majority of the appointed members is present, excluding the ex officio member, prior to any business being conducted at the meetings. For example, if the Planning Commission consists of seven appointed members, than a minimum of 4 members must be present to achieve quorum. (e) The meeting shall be conducted as described in the most current Planning Commission Rules of Procedure manual as adopted by the City Council. according to Robert’s Rules of Order. SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. In the event that court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this ordinance to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of this ordinance not specifically included within that judgment. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication according to law. WHEREUPON, a vote, being taken upon a motion by Council member Carr and seconded by Council member Kaup, the following upon roll call: Voting AYE: Carr, Kaup and Mayor Huber Voting NAY: Lanoux and Sederstrom Whereupon said Ordinance was declared passed adopted this 7th day of February, 2017. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on March 8, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Jason and Julie Deans for a height variance of 1.5’ in order to construct the loft space for a previously approved garage that exceeds the maximum height requirement, for property located at 368 Warner Avenue South. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on March 21, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend. Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2017 SANITARY SEWER LINING PROGRAM CITY PROJECT 17-07 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110, until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud by the City Engineer and City Clerk, said bids to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials to complete the following described local improvements: 2017 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Contract quantities include the following: Furnish and install 3170 LF 8 Inch Sanitary Sewer Pipe Liner Furnish and install 1070 LF 9 Inch Sanitary Sewer Pipe Liner 94 EA Service Connections All bids should be made on the proposal form provided for that purpose and according to the contract documents prepared by the City Engineer, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN, dated February 2017. Specifications, bid forms and contract documents are available at the office of the City Engineer, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110. Contractors desiring a copy of these contract documents may obtain them from the office of the City Engineer upon payment of a deposit of $20.00, which is non-refundable. Bidding documents may also be obtained in electronic form through www.questcdn.com (#4851128) for a fee of $10.00. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidder’s bond naming the City of White Bear Lake as obligee, cashiers’ or certified check made payable to the City of White Bear Lake or a cash deposit equal to at least 5% of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract. Bids should be directed to the City Engineer at 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper with a brief statement or summary as to the work for which the bid is made, labeled, “2017 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program - City Project 17-07”. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and to award the contract in the best interest of the City. Bids arriving after the designated time will be returned unopened. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. Immediately following expiration for the time for receiving bids, the City Clerk and City Engineer will open the bids at the White Bear Lake City Hall office, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The City Council will consider such bids in the Council Chambers at the regular City Council meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. MARK BURCH, P.E. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF A REVENUE NOTE BY THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota (the “City”) will meet at or after 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Council Chambers in the City Hall at 4701 Highway 61 North, in the City, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on a proposal that the City issue its revenue note (the “Note”) under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1655, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 471.59 and 471.656, as amended. Proceeds of the Note will be used to (i) refinance the supervised living services facilities for developmentally disabled persons at the locations provided below; (ii) finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of a facility located at 2539 County Road E East in the City; and (iii) pay costs of issuance of the Note (collectively, the “Project”). Refinanced Locations 5570 129th Drive North, Hugo 5572 129th Drive North, Hugo 1616 Currie Street North, Lake Elmo 549 Allen Avenue, Little Canada 410 East Little Canada Road, Little Canada 600 LaBore Road, Little Canada 2083 Arcade Street, Maplewood 785 Belmont Lane East, Maplewood 3066 Duluth Street, Maplewood 2707 9th Avenue East, North St. Paul 2137 Hale Avenue North, Oakdale 1492 Brenner Avenue, Roseville 470 County Road B2 West, Roseville 2646 Virginia Avenue, Roseville 909 Edgewater Avenue, Shoreview 545 Gramsie Road, Shoreview 2420 5th Street, White Bear Lake 5317 Cedarwood Court, White Bear Lake 1485 Hwy 96, White Bear Lake 2580 Norway Pine Drive, White Bear Lake 3896 Bailey Ridge Drive, Woodbury The facilities included in the Project are owned by Northeast Residence, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Corporation”). The estimated principal amount of the proposed Note is $6,000,000. The Note shall be a special, limited obligation of the City, and the Note and the interest thereon shall be payable solely from the Corporation’s revenues and property pledged to the payment thereof. No holder of the Note shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the Note or the interest thereon or to enforce payment against any property of the City, nor shall the same constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for approval of the Project, together with attachments and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above or may file written comments with the City Clerk which shall be considered a public hearing. Dated: February 22, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR
LAKE, MINNESOTA /s/ Kara Coustry, City Clerk City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 22, 2017.
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 916 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN CALL FOR BIDS SCHOOL FURNISHINGS II Notice is hereby given that bids will be received for school furnishings by Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 at the District Office located at 2540 County Rd F, MN 55110 until 11:00 a.m. central time on March 14, 2017. Complete Notice to Bidders can be found at: http://www.nemetro. k12.mn.us, Departments & Services, Business Office, Call for Bids/Request for Proposals. The Board of Education of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in bidding. Board of Education Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 Ppublished two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 22 and March 1, 2017.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www. co.ramsey.mn.us/ba/procure.htm to access registration information. solicitation: RFB-COMGR2162-KR opening date: MARCH 09, 2017 project description: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE MASTER CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN, FABRICATION, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FACILITY SIGNAGE, MONUMENT SIGNS, DECALS AND RELATED ITEMS. solicitation: RFP-RRA1030-KR opening date: MARCH 16, 2017 project description: RAMSEY COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO REMODEL RESTAURANT SPACE AT THE UNION DEPOT IN SAINT PAUL. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: UNION DEPOT, GATEWAY CONFERENCE ROOM (TAKE ELEVATOR 3 TO THIRD FLOOR) 214 EAST FOURTH STREET ST. PAUL, MN 55101. MARCH 8, 2017. 8:30 A.M. CST. solicitation: RFB-PH555-12484/KB opening date: March 23, 2017 project description: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO ESTABLISH A FIVEYEAR CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH AND DELIVER HEMOGLOBIN TESTING EQUIPMENT, RELATED SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 22, 2017.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ANOKA-WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3, BRANCH 2 & 3, PETITION TO IMPOUND WATERS, RE-ALIGN, & ABANDON The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will hold a public hearing under statutes sections 103E.227 and 103E.806 on the petition to impound waters on Branch 2 of Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch 3 (JD3), abandon a portion of Branch 3 of JD3, re-align a portion of Branch 3 of JD3 and encroach upon required right of way of the main channel of JD3. The petitioned actions are for the beneficial purpose of restoring wetland areas adjacent to the ditch. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota. The engineer’s report and information on the proposed actions can be viewed on the District’s web-site: www.ricecreek.org or at the District office -4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449, MN. Comments can be directed by email to Phil Belfiori at: pbelfiori@ricecreek.org, phone: 763-398-3071 or to the address above. Published three times in the White Bear Press on February 15, 22 and March 1, 2017.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 HAMMOND ROAD WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MN 55110 LEGAL NOTICE--BIDS WANTED BIDS DUE: 10:00 A.M., MARCH 9, 2017 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, at the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 9, 2017, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of 2017 Sealcoating, Town Project PW-SM-17-01: 2017 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town. Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 2017 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cash deposit, a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the White Bear Township in the amount of at least 5% of the Base Bid amount. Bill Short, Town Clerk/Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 15 and 22, 2017.
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Beloved oaks make a comeback at library Meet the artisans behind the laptop bar
BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
Repurposing trees is nothing new for the craftsmen at Forest Products Supply who created the oak laptop bar for the new Ramsey County Library. The project was about a year in the making, said White Bear Township resident Conrad Solberg, who owns the Maplewood business with his son-in-law Mike Mueller, of Woodbury. Solberg first visited the site to examine the oak trees that had been felled to build the library. He picked the ones he thought would be good for creating a piece of art and had them dried and cut into slabs in Hugo. They were then kiln-dried for three months in Milaca. The wood was then sanded and crafted at the shop in Maplewood. Woodworker Richard Wanket, of Arden Hills, fabricated the table. He worked on the project for about three weeks, he said. He visited the library with his grandson on opening day. The 50-foot bench and table is made of 8-foot sections, Solberg said. Several slabs cut and glued together make up the width of the table. A company in Forest Lake did the stain and varnish finishing. Forest Products Supply worked with the library’s architect, HGA Architects, to create the piece, said Maplewood Library Manager Bill Michael, who served as the project manager for the Shoreview Library project. Adolfson and Peterson Construction, the contractor that constructed the library, installed the piece. They put metal legs on it and an electrician wired the entire length with laptop plugins. Solberg took about 30 trees from the site for the laptop bar but said he still has several left in his pole barn. The idea to use oak trees that had been on the site in the new building came from a library board member, Michael said. Community members had expressed grief at losing the oak trees on the site planned for the new library. Many of the trees were “very mature” and “beyond their healthy life” and would have needed to be taken down eventually, Michael said. But the library wanted to honor the community’s love of trees with a lasting reminder. “It was a nice way for us to respond to the community’s desire to save the trees,” Michael said. Recycling trees is nothing new for Forest Products Supply. Workers there often use diseased wood to make tables and other items. Trees that have emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease or oak wilt can be repurposed, he said. “The wood is fine,” he said. “It’s going to last forever. It’s a good way to recycle trees that die.” Forest Products Supply makes tables, cabinets and staircases, as well as many other items. “Everything we do here is custom,” Solberg said. The business has over 100 species of wood on hand from as far away as South America and Australia. Crafting a sanctuary Forest Products Supply has also undertaken several custom church projects in the northeast metro. In 2001, the company made a complete altar set for South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Longtime church member Ken Kirchhoff, a retired 3M designer and woodworking hobbyist, designed an altar, pulpit, cross, communion rail, baptismal font and bell tables. He gave the drawings to Forest Products Supply and specified they be made out of oak. Redeemer Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake commissioned Forest Products Supply to make an oak altar, lectern, cross and rising sun design behind the cross in 2002, said longtime church member Gene Gere. In 2003, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church in Mahtomedi had Forest Products Supply use oak trees that had been on the site of its new sanctuary to
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The laptop bar in Shoreview’s new library is made out of oak trees that were cut down at the site.
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Conrad Solberg of White Bear Township and his son-in-law Mike Mueller own Forest Products Supply in Maplewood, the company Ramsey County Library selected to build a large oak table for its new branch library. Custom woodwork is the company’s specialty.
craft paneling for a wall in its atrium. The top of the pulpit where Rev. Victoria Safford stands each week was also made from an oak tree that stood at that very spot. “There was a lot of dismay around having to take down healthy oak trees,” Safford remembered. “The woodland has been cherished by the congregation.” In 2012, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi had a nearly 2,000-pound, 15-foot tall suspended cross put in its sanctuary that was crafted by Forest Products Supply. The church sanctuary had originally been built without a cross; a large organ fills the front of the sanctuary. “The challenge to us was to design something that was permanent that looked like it belonged there and
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Forest Products Supply woodworker Richard Wanket, of Arden Hills, spent three weeks fabricating the laptop table for the Shoreview Library.
wasn’t added,” said member Peter Nasvik, chair of the cross committee. Nasvik, a retired designer, had two wood pieces crafted by Forest Products Supply and took them back to his own shop to design the associated lighting and hardware to hang it. Solberg said his company also made religious furniture for St. Jude of the Lake Church in Mahtomedi. Solberg and Mueller bought Forest Products Supply in 1999. The company has operated since 1972. Forest Products Supply is located at 2650 Highway 61. For more information, visit forestproductssupply.com. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
We Can Ride program announces Chef’s Fiesta fundraiser MARINE ON ST. CROIX — We Can Ride, an equine therapeutic riding organization located in Minnetonka and Marine on St. Croix, invites the public to attend its largest annual fundraising event on Sunday, March 5 at Edinburgh USA Country Club in Brooklyn Park. With two facilities providing therapeutic services to over 200 people per year, We Can Ride provides physical, psychological, educational and social benefits to those needing new or alternative methods of improving mind and body. Executive Director Mary Mitten
said participants in the programs tell We Can Ride’s story best. A participant said, “When I’m riding my horse, no one can tell I have a disability!” One parent said her child began to walk after going through hippotherapy classes at WCR. Another young hippotherapy client was asked about her riding lessons. She said, “The pony is my legs so that I can run!” Mitten continued, “We are so proud of what we do and it is such a joy to see the miracles that happen each week.” This year’s festive theme will in-
clude flavors of Mexico and the Southwest in a multicourse meal provided by local chefs. Jeff Edmondson from KARE11 will be the emcee. Silent and live auctions and fun-fi lled activities will round out the evening. “We love our volunteers and staff members who work tirelessly to make sure that every student gets the individualized attention they need and care for the horses,” said Kristen Hochmuth, fundraising and communications coordinator at WCR. “Our mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities or special needs through
equine-assisted activities. We know from studies that the kinds of physical and mental therapy used here have so many social and personal benefits beyond the class or program, even for the family members and staff. We know the horses benefit as well, and nothing could make us happier.” To learn more, visit bidpartner.net/ wecanride. All proceeds will go to support the mission of We Can Ride. From press release
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The skinny on the popularity of fat-tire bikes BY WENDY HAZZARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Gone are the days when cyclists felt they needed to sit on the couch and wait for winter to leave before getting out their bikes for a healthy ride. Minnesota is known as “The Bike State,” offering 4,000 miles of paved biking trails, many groomed for fat tire bike winter cycling. Since 2013, fat tire bikes have seen a 350 percent increase in sales, with the industry today at $50 million in sales, and rapidly growing. Fat tire bike enthusiasts are riding through snow, sand and mud all year-round. Created in Alaska and southern New Mexico in the late ’80s, fat bike popularity started catching on around 2005. Basically, these bikes are considered mountain bikes with wider tires. They only weigh in at an average 20-37 pounds, depending on the wide array of features one can add. The wheels are the special feature on these bikes, 4 to 5 inches in width, some holding only 4-6 pounds in tire pressure. They make for a super slow floating ride all year-round. “The fat tire acts like a snowshoe that offers a slow ride and a fat-burning cardio workout,” said Curt Hall, salesperson at Forest Lake Cycle and Skate. “With the low tire pressure, you can ride over a bump and hardly feel it.” Owner Ted Lichtscheidl knows the sport well. While building his own fat bike 10 years ago, he selected the Surly Pugsley before they were even on the market. Store sales staff still use the bike today and offer it as a free rental for people who want to give fat tire bikes a try. “Surly (was) the first, followed by Trek,” said Tylor Lichtscheidl. The store offers a Farley 5 Series. The bike’s average price runs around $1,700, with high-end bikes fetching up to $6,000. “We want our customers to get what they want from these bikes,” said Hall.
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A fat tire bike rider made her way along a course on the frozen surface of White Bear Lake during the Beat the Freeze Biathlon Saturday, Feb. 4.
“Testing and trying them out, and reviewing all the features fat tire bikes have to offer is something we specialize in for our cyclists.” After returning recently from the Ely Winter Fest, Abbey Hanson of Northfield and Matt Brust of Chisago City stopped into Cycle and Skate after trying fat tire bikes in Ely at no charge. Excited to purchase bikes for themselves, and after looking at bikes at The House in Little Canada, Brust said, “We want to stay local.” Erik Jordahl is the fat bike specialist at Framed Bikes, an affiliate of The House, also located in Little Canada and known as the largest online snowboarding business since the 1980s. Of the Framed brand fat tire bike, Jordahl said, “These snow bikes will ride yearround because of the comfort from low tire air pressure. With typical tire pressure on other bikes at 80-90 pounds, the fat tire bike rides over the bumps with its low pressure. It rides like a 1980s Cadillac.” Dealing with over 300 dealers nationwide, The House has an unbeatable online presence (the-house.com) and their Little Canada store is one to visit — it stocks thousands of bikes and gear and clothing items. “Call or walk in to try a fat bike,” said Jordahl. “Our number for rental is 1-800-409-7559. With a driver’s license and credit card, we rent at just $40 per day.” Today, every major manufacturer offers fat bike designs, so someone who’s interested should really take the time to try them out and understand all the features available. Brendon O’Flanagan, of White Bear Lake, and Jeremy Sartain are fat bike athletes and have raced in many venues over the years, both out of state and at the National Fat Bike Championship races in Hayward, Wisconsin. Their passions run deep toward fat tire bikes; they volunteer their time and efforts for many ongoing venues. “We have Wednesday night races at Keller Park in St. Paul through February,” said O’Flanagan. “These are fun, grassroots, low-key events to get people outside and break up their week. We groom the 1-2 mile courses and change it up each week.” Juniors under 18 are free, otherwise the fee is $20 to participate. “We have a ton of sponsors, but our main sponsor is Now Bikes Tri-Fitness out of Arden Hills”, said O’Flanagan. “They bring demo bikes for people to try out for free. After the races, Keller Park lets us use their clubhouse, where we have raffle items and everyone goes home with a prize. It doesn’t matter
if you came in as number one off the course because we offer everyone a grab bag, with some prizes as high as $500.” With the trend growing fast, and new trails coming into existence all the time, many fat bike volunteers help groom trails and hold events to raise money. “People really get involved and all the event proceeds go toward our off-road trail systems,” said O’Flanagan. To learn more about events being offered through O’Flanagan and Sartain, check out zap.events or Fat Bike Races on Facebook. Great resources for bike clubs and current information on trails can be found at Minnesota’s National Park Services, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation for initiatives underway.
HERE ARE A FEW INFORMATIVE WEBSITES FOR RESEARCH INTO FAT TIRE BIKES: • Bike Bik Trails T il in i Minnesota Mi t (d (dnr.state.mn) t t ) • Five best Places to Rent and Ride (exploreminnesota.com) (search fat tire bikes Minnesota) • Skill-appropriate trails (morcmtb.org) • Starters for group or introductory rides, Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis (loppet.com) • Articles and education (bikemag.com)
WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — The City Council took the following action at its Feb. 14 meeting: • Approved fi nal plat for Minser Addition, 1941 Ninth St. The fi nal plat reconfigures three lots into five and includes a 5-foot variance from the 80-foot lot width for Lot 5. The change allows construction of two single-family homes. • Approved request by Engineering America, 1818 Buerkle Road, to install a 128-square-foot second wall sign on the south building elevation. The request was made on behalf of Buerkle Investment Properties LLC. • Approved request by HealthPartners for variances from the sign code for property at 1430 Hwy. 96. The health care company plans to remove mature evergreen trees in front of its building to make a new monument sign more visible so people can fi nd their way to the clinic. The area will then be landscaped with a “nice, manicured lawn,” said City Planner Anne Kane. • Approved date of March 14 for public hearing for the 2017 mill and overlay project. Of the $2.6 million project, $600,000 will come from assessments. About 800 properties will be affected. Also included in the feasibility report are four streets slated for reconstruction in 2017: Central Avenue (from Fifth to Seventh Street); Miller Avenue (from Fourth to Fifth Street); Murray Avenue (from Fourth to Fifth Street) and Bloom Avenue (from Fourth to Fifth Street). • Supported a Comprehensive Plan amendment proposed by a neighboring city. • The city of Vadnais Heights
plans multi-family, market rate apartments at the site of the old Garceau’s Hardware store, which means a switch from commercial/low-density to high-density residential housing. Plans are for a minimum of 22 units per acre on the 3.5-acre site. Staff said they saw no impacts from the amendment to residents of White Bear Lake. Since the adjoining property is in White Bear Lake, it has the opportunity to review and comment on the draft plan before it’s submitted to the Metropolitan Council. • Approved second reading of zoning code amendment regarding self-storage facilities. Such facilities are not an allowed use in the B-W zoning district and are restricted to the I-1 (limited industry) zoning district only. • Approved amendment to law enforcement labor services, patrol contract, awarding 2.5 percent wage increase to police officers. • Agreed request to postpone discussion of veterinary clinic expansion. Originally on the agenda, a resolution regarding the White Bear Animal Hospital expansion on County Road E was postponed to Feb. 28. The owner requested more time to consider the feasibility of buying the adjacent parcel to the east and building an entirely new one-story clinic. • Heard from Planner Kane that an application has been submitted for the former Auto Owners building on County Road E. The Planning Commission will hear about the plans at its Feb. 27 meeting. Debra Neutkens
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Deanna Tangwall rides a fat tire bike across the frozen surface of White Bear Lake during the Beat the Freeze Biathlon Saturday, Feb. 4.
BIRCHWOOD — The City Council conducted the following business at its Feb. 14 meeting: • Appointed Jozsef Hegedus to the Planning Commission. He replaces Len Pratt, who resigned in December. Two residents submitted letters of interest for the vacancy: Hegedus and Analeisha Vang. Hegedus has an MBA in fi nance, works for Wells Fargo, and has lived in Birchwood for 15 years. His wife Noel grew up in Birchwood. Vang spent the fi rst 10 years of her childhood in the community and moved back three years ago. She has a master’s degree in geology, was a water recreation outreach specialist for the Department of Natural Resources and is currently a policy associate with the city of St. Paul’s mayor’s office. The vote to appoint Hegedus was 4-1 with Councilwoman Megan Malvey in support of Vang. The council thanked the two candidates for applying, noting both seemed well qualified. Mayor Mary Wingfield encouraged Vang to apply again should a vacancy open on a city commission. • Minutes from the dog park committee meeting Feb. 1 indicate the family of Dave Reynolds, who died in 2015 and loved dogs, is interested in a possible donation to help create a dog park in Birchwood. Members of the new committee include Tami Heart, Kellie Lund, Trilby White, Steve Schad, Chris Rollinger, Kathy Blegen-Huntley and Kelly Paradise. Schad is chair. The committee next meets at 6 p.m. March 7. • Received an update that Xcel Energy is swapping out the street lights with LEDs. Feedback from residents has been mixed, said City Clerk Tobin Lay; some like it and some don’t. Debra Neutkens
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James Paul Gits January 24, 1925 ~ February 18, 2017 Age 92 Known for his sense of humor, which he had until the end. Retired, beloved White Bear Lake history teacher. Proud veteran. Member of the Hugo American Legion, St. Genevieve Catholic Church (St. John the Baptist), VFW and Knights of Columbus. Preceded in death by his wife DeLoris; parents; siblings Patricia, Tom and Bob. Survived by his son Peter (Lezlie); brother-inlaw Ralph Opatz; sisterin-law Mona Venaglia and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Private interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Hugo. A memorial celebration of Jim’s life with be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the Hugo American Legion.
Geraldine Joyce Todd (nee Brooks) Age 87, of Vadnais Heights Passed away peacefully to be with Jesus, with family by her side on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Geraldine was born Dec. 15, 1929 to Roy and Hilda Brooks in Baraboo, Wis. She married Jerry Todd on March 31, 1956. Gerry loved family, friends, travel, ragtime festivals, ceramics, bowling, church activities and 3M “Lab Wives”. Geraldine is survived by husband Jerry, daughter Susan (Michael) Thorud and grandchildren Sarah and Benjamin of Chanhassen, brother-in-law Kenneth Bochler of Baraboo and sister-in-law Shirley Brooks of Madison. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded by parents, brother Lloyd “Bud” Brooks and sisters Carrol Diece, Norma Wheaton and Lenora Bochler. Memorial Service was Monday, Feb. 20 at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church. Burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, West Lima, Wis. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Memorials preferred to White Bear Lake United Methodist in lieu of flowers. Bradshaw-651-407-8300
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Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Resident White Bear Lake He will be dearly remembered by his loving wife of 55 years, Ruth (Lindbeck). Beloved dad of Dean (Amy Beyer), Dan, Neil (Kristin). Grandchildren Lanette (Dustin) Klempke and Elliott West. Great grandchildren, Keira and Dillan Klempke. Brother of Sally Colemeir, Jerry (Barb), Don (Linda), sister-in-law Janet (Leo) LeTourneau, brother-in-law Lin (Louann) Lindbeck. Also many more loving relatives and friends. Ruth and the boys want to say a special thank you to hospice nurse, Ken. We know Dick will continue to watch over us with his angel wings made of lures. Visitation was held Monday, February 20, 2017 at Johnson Peterson Funeral Home, 2130 Second St., White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 Fourth St., Oakdale. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Donor’s choice.
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Tillie (House) Lovas Of Vadnais Heights July 15, 1932 - Feb. 12, 2017 Survived by husband Dell, 7 children, 30 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren with one on the way, one great-great-grandchild with one on the way. Dell thanks God and Tillie for 63 years of togetherness. Memorial service at a later date.
Robert J. Kappes Age 78 of White Bear Lake Died on February 14, 2017 of cancer Preceded in death by parents, George and Matilda; and siblings, Gladys, Clarence and Dorothy. Survived by children, Kristine (Steve) Santi and Steven (Melissa); grandsons, Chance, Jacob and Alex; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Longtime member of the MSRA. Celebration of Life Gathering 5:30 to 8 p.m. with a service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Pkwy., St. Paul. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.
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Literacy coaches boost love of reading BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Five literacy coaches have stormed the doors of each elementary school in the White Bear Lake Area Schools district this year to help students become the best readers they can be. Merrily Wolters has been a teacher in White Bear Lake Area Schools for about 20 years; this year, she is coaching teachers at Birch Lake and Otter Lake elementary on literacy instruction. Her coaching is teacher-driven, meaning teachers come to her with specific requests on how to hone their literacy instruction. Most of the teachers at both schools have opted to work with her. She does everything from book study clubs with teachers to modeling a literacy lesson in their classroom. “They have been very open to working with coaches even though it is a brand new model,” Wolters said. She looks at herself as providing a “little piece to the puzzle” to supplement the skills teachers already have. Wolters learned about literacy coaching in her master’s degree and took a one-year leave from the district to coach in the Roseville district. During “I Love to Read Month” in February, Wolters has been keeping track of student reading minutes for
a schoolwide Bookopoly game at Otter Lake Elementary. Classrooms earn game money if each student meets a weekly reading goal. Every day each class will move a book-themed game piece around a giant book-themed game board in the hallway. Each winning grade gets a pizza party. “It’s really about just getting students re-energized around reading,” Wolters said. “The more they read, the better readers they become.” Teachers also get parents involved by having students create a family-themed Bookopoly card. The pieces of art stretch across the wall around the entire media center. Fourth-grade teacher Lee McGrath, who has taught at the school since it opened nearly 30 years ago, said Otter Lake has a reading incentive every year. McGrath said having Wolters in the building as a literacy coach has been really helpful. Being able to teach alongside someone has given her insight into what her students need to succeed in reading. Each elementary school across the district now has a literacy coach. Amber Palony is the literacy coach at Lakeaires and Willow elementary, Carla Triggs coaches at Lincoln and Matoska International, and Lori Schouvieller works at Vadnais Heights Elementary and is the lead literacy coach. She previously worked in the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale district as a coach.
BREAKTHROUGH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS ADVANCED PAIN RELIEF Unless you or someone you know has struggled with severe injury, chronic pain, or degenerative disease, it’s dif cult to understand the impact it can have on life. But if you struggle with chronic pain, you know its debilitating effects. You’ve likely given up hobbies, family activities, and travel in your efforts to control pain and maintain functionality. Unfortunately, until now, the only treatment options for these types of conditions have been surgery or addictive pain killers, which often have unwelcome side effects. But recent advances in medical technology may offer advanced, effective relief. K-Laser, a state-of-the-art, Class IV laser therapy, has been found to penetrate tissue and initiate healing on a cellular level, even allowing some patients to return to normal, everyday activities with little to no pain.
IMAGINE A DAY WITH NO PAIN Dustin Carlson D.C., of White Bear Lake, has offered K-Laser treatments in his practice since 2016 and con rms these ndings. “I’m thrilled with the outcome of K-Laser therapy. I’m now able to provide holistic, natural treatment for conditions that previously required invasive treatment or heavy medications with no promise of real relief.” His patients are happy as well. Here are a few of the responses he has heard: “I was in a car accident and was introduced to the K-Laser at Carlson Chiropractic. The car accident left me with a broken toe and whiplash. I have been using the K-Laser on both areas and has worked so well. I would highly recommend giving this a try if you have an injury or an underlying condition that may require therapy.”- Shelley J “After tearing my right meniscus twice, I thought I would have to deal with scar tissue and a lacking range of motion in my right knee for the rest of my life. After completing my laser therapy, my range
of motion has increased dramatically and the pain in my right knee decreased signi cantly!” – Kevin J (personal trainer)
THE SECRET IS LIGHT ENERGY K-Laser, also known as High Power Laser Therapy, targets damaged tissue with speci c wavelengths of light that have been found to interact with tissue and accelerate the healing process. Much like photosynthesis in plants, light energy passes through the skin, into the cell membrane, initiating a process called photobiostimulation. This process enhances the body’s natural regenerative functions, as well as stimulating the release of endorphins and collagen. It may eventually even normalize damaged or injured tissue. The result? Accelerated wound healing, as well as reduced pain, stiffness, swelling, and spasms. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored, so patients may take their life back and resume their favorite hobbies and activities. CONDITIONS TREATED WITH K-LASER High power laser therapy can stimulate all cell types, including soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage, and nerves. Some conditions that have been shown to respond well to K-Laser include: • Peripheral Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia • Back and Neck Pain • Arthritis pain, Degenerative Discs/ Joints • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Knee Problems • Tendinitis, Trigger Fingers • Bunion Pains, Plantar Fasciitis • Sprains and/or Strains • Bruises, Contusions, Burns • Headaches, TMJ, Sinus Trouble • Athletic Injuries • Work-Related and Auto Injuries
THE GOAL IS HEALING, NOT MERELY SYMPTOM RELIEF For too long, medicine has focused on symptom relief rather than true healing. K-Laser offers an alternative, and it’s a welcome change for athletes as well as patients interested in natural remedies. More than 1200 studies conducted over 40 years worldwide have shown the powerful therapeutic bene ts of high power laser therapy. Findings include: Acute Pain: diminished more than 70%, chronic pain more than 60% • Chronic Low Back Pain: treatment effective in 71% of cases; pain eliminated completely in 45% Wounds: 55% greater healing on day 8, as compared to the placebo group • Knee Injury: improved knee exion and pressure sensitivity after every treatment
NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE! Are you a candidate for K-Laser therapy? For a limited time, Dustin Carlson D.C. is offering a complementary visit valued at $75. “If you suffer from chronic pain, laser therapy may give you your life back. You owe it to yourself to try the advanced treatment options that are now available. I truly believe K-Laser can make a difference. My hope is that everyone who needs it will at least give it a try,” said Dr. Dustin Carlson D.C. To take advantage of this special offer, call 651-762-8040 before March 3rd, 2017. Clinic hours are 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the “K-Laser Evaluation.” Sincerely,
RESULTS MAY EVEN BE SEEN AFTER 1 TREATMENT Many patients report pain relief in as little as one treatment, and most are able to resume normal daily activities with no pain and restricted movement after their therapy is completed. Treatments are administered by a techniDr. Dustin Carlson D.C. cian, using a hand-held device the size of a ashlight. The laser is placed directly over the injured area for anywhere from 30 seconds to 9 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the treatment plan. Most patients report a warm, relaxing sensation. They generally experience no side 4717 Clark Avenue | White effects or recovery period.
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Fourth-grade teacher Jenny Craigan and her class celebrate a good roll in Bookopoly, the school’s “I Love to Read Month” activity.
Deb Thibault coaches teachers at Oneka and Hugo elementary. She said every single teacher in the two schools has come to her for literacy coaching. In a typical kindergarten classroom, she might model an interactive read-aloud lesson where the teacher plans out fun and engaging ways to ask questions to help children think about the book. In a typical third-grade classroom, she has been modeling lessons on helping students navigate through different types of texts like newspapers and magazines. She shows teachers how to help students learn how a caption, sidebar or illustration adds to their knowledge of the reading material. Thibault also observes teachers implement a new strategy and gives them feedback. “That is most exciting, because teachers don’t always get that instant feedback from someone,” she said. Thibault spent 20 years teaching first grade in the district and 10 years as a literacy intervention teacher. She is grateful she can now spend more time with teachers who are honing their craft. “We have been hoping for this for many years,” she said. “How exciting it is to just build the love of reading and help teachers find ways to do that.” The five literacy coaches held a staff development day for all elementary teachers focused on literacy in January, something that had not been done before, Thibault said. It’s all for one ultimate goal — to instill a love of reading in children to boost their literacy skills, a vital component to their success in middle and high school. “We want to be able to help our students to do the best they can,” Schouvieller said. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Vadnais Heights City Council took the following action at its Feb. 15 meeting: • Authorized a final payment for the 2016 sanitary sewer lining project in the amount of $5,600. The entire project cost $112,000 and involved sewer lines along McMenemy Street and Centerville Road. • Approved a development agreement with Vadnais Square to allow use of three tenant spaces in the back of the building. The council approved storage, warehousing and nonprofit organizations as potential tenants for three empty spots behind the Vadnais Square strip mall at a meeting in September. • Authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Bolton and Menk Inc. to assist with its comprehensive plan update. The cost is expected to be about $46,000. • Waived field use fees for the 2017 Senior Softball Tournament of Champions. The tournament will be held June 7 to June 11 and 50 to 60 teams are expected to play in Vadnais Heights, Little Canada and White Bear Township. The tournament requested waiver of the fees for daytime use of fields at Community Park and Koehler fields, which would have been about $5,000. Staff recommended waiving the fees since the activity will bring increased revenue to the city. Sara Marie Moore
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Current staff member among top superintendent candidates SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — The district’s current assistant superintendent for finance and operations was announced as one of five candidates the White Bear Lake Area School Board will interview for superintendent. Wayne Kazmierczak has worked for the district since 2014. Previously, he was an assistant superintendent at Moorhead Area Public Schools and superintendent of Lakeview Public Schools in rural southwest Minnesota. Kazmierczak, along with four other candidates, will be interviewed beginning at 4 p.m. Feb. 22 and 23 at South Campus. All meetings are public. The other candidates include John Bezek, assistant superintendent of Shakopee Public Schools; Andrew Collins, assistant superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools; William Gronseth, superintendent of Duluth Public Schools; and Michael Redmond, superintendent of Goodhue Public Schools. Gronseth was also interviewed by the Elk River district as a finalist Feb. 15, according to its website. Bezek interviewed for superintendent of Stillwater Public Schools in 2015. Two candidates will be chosen for second interviews in early March. The School Board makes the decision on who to hire. It is the only staff member the board hires. “It is extraordinarily important,” said Ken LaCroix, a professional advisor in the process, who is a former Hastings superintendent. He worked with the board and the district’s human resources department to help the board determine its top five candidates. Invitations to apply were sent out to 500 licensed superintendents across the state in December, he noted. There were 23 applications. LaCroix worked with the board to hold community meetings and a community survey to determine what types of characteristics the community would like
in a superintendent: 300 people took the survey, he reported. LaCroix said the White Bear Lake Area School Board has been very active in the process, more so than some other boards he has worked with. “They have spent a lot of time with this,” he said. In other action at the School Board’s Feb. 13 meeting: • Approved a revised budget for the fiscal year 2017. The general fund revenue changed from $100.5 million to $101.7 million and expenditures changed from $101.7 million to $103.4 million. Adjustments were made based on data from payroll and human resources and purchase of vehicles. The deficiency increased from $1.2 million to $1.7 million, but by taking into account the district’s reserves and adding to them, the fund balance is projected to increase from $43,000 to $95,000. • Approved a 2017 agreement with the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee. The resolution of concurrence was presented by the committee chair, Andrew Adams III, which states it feels the district is doing what it should for American Indian students. The agreement is required for the district to receive $35,000 from the state for American Indian education. Adams III mentioned the committee’s request to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day on the school calendar, and Board Chair Janet Newberg noted the board would be discussing it at its next work study meeting. • Held the second reading of revised policies. Policy 203.2 regarding the order of school board meetings had a recommended change in its “cross reference” section. There were no recommended changes to policy 203.6 regarding consent agendas and policy 204 regarding school board minutes.
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SCHOOL BRIEFS Local Catholic teachers announce retirement Two Frassati Catholic Academy teachers announced their retirement at the end of this school year: third-grade teacher Jeanne Bennek and kindergarten teacher Patty Clauson. Bennek has taught at the school since she graduated from college in 1974. She taught her own three children and children of former students throughout the years. Clauson has also taught at the school for about four decades. She describes the kindergarteners she has taught as “refreshing and very funny.” She was also a trained administrator of a school readiness test. For more information, visit frassati-wbl.org.
Students published by Emily Program Four White Bear Lake Area Learning Center women’s literature students have become published bloggers. Ayan Abdilahi, Haley Bougie, Madinah Lawton and Agustina Suarez will
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have their writings published on the Emily Program’s website. As part of their final service learning project, all women’s literature students were required to write either a “Media Monday Blog” analyzing a media text that contains images that objectify or misrepresent women in some way, or a “Love Your Body Blog” where they discuss why they love or how they learned to love some aspect of their body. Blogs were then submitted to The Emily Program Foundation, an organization that helps treat people who are struggling with disordered eating habits and/or negative body image. Well-written blogs are published on The Emily Program’s website to be accessed as part of the client’s therapeutic process.
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Kristina Hall was a junior at White Bear Lake High School, enrolled in the OJT (On the Job Training) vocational program; every day she would be released from school and take the van to work at Renstrom Dental Studio in Vadnais Heights. “My teacher thought it would be a good fit for me, and she was right … because 17 years later, I’m still here!” Today, after working in several different departments and completing many hours of specialized training, Hall is a CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) Dental Technician. Renstrom Dental Studio, a family-owned business since 1966, is a full-service lab that works closely with dentists to produce metalfree restorations, porcelain veneers and custom implant restorations. When Hall began working for the company, she says, “I had
no idea such a business existed. I started out ‘housecleaning’ in different departments and helping out wherever needed. Then, I learned to paint over metal understructures and build and layer porcelain. The owners, Randy and Rick Renstrom, spent many years teaching me techniques they’ve used throughout their careers. They’ve challenged me and watched me grow … and have treated me like one of the family.” Hall has been in her current position for four years and says, “Computers are the future of dentistry; it’s only going to get more advanced, so it’s a good spot to be in. Designing crowns digitally allows me to be creative. No two teeth are the same; it’s fun to see how well I can try to mimic surrounding teeth. People have a whole lot of stuff going on in their mouths – different shapes and sizes, different shades – and it’s my job to make the crowns as realistic as possible. Owners Randy and Rick Renstrom say, “We’ve watched Kristina grow and mature from a high school student, to a wife,
KRISTINA HALL, CAD/CAM DENTAL TECHNICIAN, RENSTROM DENTAL STUDIO and now to a mother of two boys … accomplishing this while remaining dedicated to the lab and, ultimately, the patients we provide for. She’s worked hard to advance from ‘job’ to ‘career,’ and we feel very fortunate to have helped mentor someone from a young age who has developed into a skilled technician.”
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Caregiver takes vacant seat on City Council BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE — There’s a new face on the City Council. Longtime resident Trilby White was appointed Feb. 14 to fill the vacancy left by Mark Anderson, who resigned after the January meeting. Two candidates were interested for the seat, White and Andrew Jackola. Both gave a brief statement to the council as to why they
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wanted the job. Jackola, an attorney and member of the safety committee, received the third-highest number of votes in the general election last November, losing one of two seats up for grabs by 20 votes. He told council he brings a good skill set to the position as a practicing attorney and his
work on the safety committee demonstrates his commitment to the city. “I think my level of civic engagement makes me a good candidate,” he said. White, a registered nurse, has lived in the village for 24 years. “My goals would be working to unite the community and build bridges,” she said. “The safety committee work was difficult for the community.” She is a member of the new dog park committee and added that “a lot of people know my kindness and creativity.” White shared with council that she built a multimillion dollar art company out of her garage, a business she said she lost after 9-11. She returned to college at age 45 to become a nurse and “take care of people.” Councilwoman Megan Malvey supported Jackola, pointing out that he lost the election by only 20 votes and had the professional background that made him well qualified. Her motion to appoint him did not receive a second. Councilman Kevin Woolstencroft then motioned to appoint White, noting that she “jumped on board right away” when the vacancy was announced. “When Mark (Anderson) stepped down, he said it was up to council to decide who should replace him. He had
some personal things that came up,” Woolstencroft said. Malvey asked White why she didn’t run for election in November but wanted to step up now? “I had two surgeries last year that kept me out of work for 10 months,” White replied. “I’ve been involved in the community for years.” Councilman Randy LaFoy said White called him to discuss the seat and he “appreciated that.” Jackola waited until the last moment, Woolstencroft added. “He should have done it much sooner if he wanted to be involved.” Mayor Mary Wingfield agreed that Jackola “brings a lot to the table. I’m happy to put 2016 behind us and move forward.” The mayor noted that White’s goal to make the community whole is her goal, as well, and seconded Woolstencroft’s motion. The vote for White was 3-1, Malvey opposed. The new council member was sworn in by City Attorney Alan Kantrud and took her seat for the remainder of the meeting.
Getting seniors engaged: a progress report BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — The engagement project spearheaded by the area school district is not about playing Cupid. It’s about getting seniors engaged in their community in areas of housing, transportation, recreation, services and wellness. “Sometimes we forget how much our seniors have to offer,” said School Superintendent Michael Lovett. Lovett kicked off a report to the community Feb. 15 pointing out the “dramatic change” in the district’s demographics: There are equal numbers of students preK-12 (10,000) as there are senior citizens over the age of 65. Called the Community Forum on Seniors, the project started in 2015 with a telephone survey of 1,000 households. Once areas of emphasis were identified based on survey results, community volunteers formed the five action committees. Their accomplishments have been highlighted in a video produced by ISD624 Community Services that premiered at the forum. The video, “Preparing to Care,” can be found on the district webpage: www. isd624.org/communityservices/index.asp?ID=3671 or YouTube. The website also offers survey results, resources and action team updates. Forum facilitator Cindy O’Donovan, who owns Right4Your Business, called the group “amazing” to work with and “full of enthusiasm.” “We are making White Bear Lake an age-friendly community,” she said. Some of the committee accomplishments to date include a soon-to-be-published at-home services guide and an updated area senior housing guide. A second annual housing awareness day is planned this fall and an advocacy group for affordable housing, MICAH (Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing), continues its work. Affordable housing was identified as the most important community issue on the survey. Under the wellness initiative, the area food shelf
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Attending the Community Forum on Seniors Feb. 15 were members of the housing committee, from left, Colleen Ketcham, Carol McFarlane, Mary Mengel and Janet Comer; forum facilitator Cindy O’Donovan; Tara Jebens-Singh, adult programs coordinator, and Tim Maurer, director of Community Services and Recreation.
is expanding its mobile markets program and “2nd Half with Lyngblomsten” at Redeemer Lutheran Church continues to connect adults age 50-plus to a life enrichment center. In regards to senior transportation, an area guide is in the works. There is also a new professional networking group that meets quarterly at the Senior Center. It’s not too late to get involved in the senior initiatives and join one of the groups. For more information, contact Adult Programs Coordinator Tara Jebens-Singh at 651-653-3126 or tara.jebens-singh@isd624.org. Groups are welcome to share the video to “let folks know White Bear takes care of its seniors,” noted Jebens-Singh. “We want to keep the conversation going.”
DID YOU KNOW • The number of Minnesotans turning 65 in this decade, about 285,000, will be greater than in the past four decades combined. • In the 10 communities comprising and surrounding White Bear Lake, more than 16 percent of the population is age 60 or older. • By 2020, there will be more seniors living in Minnesota than school-age children. The population in the White Bear area school district is already there. • Seniors in the district have deep roots: 50 percent have lived here for more than 20 years, seven years longer than metro averages. • Nine of 10 seniors plan to stay in the community. — Provided by the WBL Community Forum on Seniors
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Open house set for proposed ice rink A public Open House is planned 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 regarding the environmental assessment worksheet for a proposed ice rink on the Mahtomedi School District Campus. The meeting will be held at the Woodbury Lutheran Church – Oak Hill Campus, 9050 60th St. N. in Stillwater.
Aquatics experts to provide Bald Eagle Lake update The Bald Eagle Area Association annual meeting will include an update on the lake by scientist Steve McComas. He will discuss what can and can’t be done about aquatic weeds. The meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H2 in White Bear Township. Mike Bradley, member of the Rice Creek Watershed District board, will tell the group what the district has done in the past and explain the Water Management District tax on homes around the lake area. Also on the agenda, traffic at the boat launch, watercraft inspections by the DNR, a report on the zebra sampler program, and results of the member survey. There will also be an election of board members and
a quick rundown on the fundraiser social to be held April 26 at the Dellwood Country Club.
Learn about bluebirds Special presenter Julie Osterbauer will take participants through the fascinating world of the Eastern bluebird in an interactive Mahtomedi Community Education class complete with beautiful bluebird slides on Wednesday, March 15. Find out how to attract bluebirds to your backyard and how to establish your own bluebird trail. This $16 class is perfect for learners of any age although registered children must be accompanied by an adult. Leave with a kit to build your own bluebird nestbox. The class runs 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the District Education Center. Call 651-407-2018 to register.
Collaborative effort leads to gym improvements The gym at O.H. Anderson Elementary is new and improved thanks to three community groups working with Mahtomedi Buildings and Grounds and Mahtomedi Community Education. Over $70,000 in improvements were made including a fresh coat of paint, new floor and base trim, new basketball backboards and
wall pads, new volleyball equipment, and removal of a water fountain and related rebricking of the opening. The project was funded by the Mahtomedi Area Volleyball Association, Mahtomedi Basketball Association, Mahtomedi Community Education, Mahtomedi Elementary Parent Teacher Organization and Mahtomedi Public Schools.
Local performs in tribute to artists White Bear Lake drummer Dean White performs with the Larry McDonough Quartet 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Vieux Carre, 408 St. Peter St. in St. Paul. The group will celebrate recordings of legendary pianist and composer Bill Evans and vocalist Tony Bennett. There is an $8 cover; families and students welcome.
Yoga class by Yogadevotion The next session of the Yoga Class will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 28 to April 18 at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. The cost is $64 for 8 weeks. To join the class, or for more information, contact Carolyn at 651-779-0311 or tersay@msn.com.
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New facility brings alpine skiing indoors BY MATT VAUGHN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ARDEN HILLS — Jessica Parcheta steps into her skis with a click and stares down an ominous slope while she fastens her helmet. Jumping down, she begins carving back and forth with speed and ease. There’s one slight difference between her and a skier out on one of the many runs in Minnesota: she’s doing this indoors. Jessica, of Stillwater, is the co-founder of The Alpine Factory, a new, state-of-the-art indoor skiing facility that opened in December in Arden Hills. The 5,000-squarefoot facility, located off I-694 and Lexington Avenue, is the first of its kind in Minnesota and boasts two “infinite revolving slopes” that are used to simulate the feel of skiing or snowboarding down an actual outdoor snowy slope. What is an infinite revolving slope? It can be described as a giant treadmill covered with special carpeting similar to the texture and friction of snow. “The movements are the same as
on the snow,” Jessica noted, whether for skiing or snowboarding. “So you are able to practice your turns in a controlled environment, using our mirrors [at the bottom of the slope] to see your performance and make adjustments to improve your technique.” Jessica and her co-founder, husband Dan Parcheta, were first introduced to revolving slopes in 2011 at an international ski instructor conference. “We knew we had to bring this technology to Minnesota and introduce a new way to slide to this passionate local ski and snowboard community,” Jessica said. The Parchetas are some of the most qualified people to bring this technology to the Twin Cities. They have more than 35 years of teaching skiing between them and both have achieved the highest level of certification given by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). With all that experience, the environment is conducive for learning and growing for all abilities, even for those who have never picked up a pair of skis or a snowboard
before. “For the ‘never-evers,’ it’s a great way to get introduced into the sport with ease, and the skills you learn on our slopes translate to the snow seamlessly,” Jessica said. That’s not to say The Alpine Factory is only for amateurs. Both the speed and the pitch of the slopes are adjustable, making them able to provide the equivalent of up to a black diamond run. Another benefit to the revolving slopes — beyond the obvious one of being able to practice winter sports during the warmer months — is that there is no chairlift to delay your actual time on the slopes. “In a one-hour session, you will ski or snowboard the equivalent of a full day on an outside hill,” Jessica explained. With cutting-edge technology and experienced instructors at the helm, this new neighbor looks to be in for the long run. The Alpine Factory is open seven days a week with day and evening sessions available. For more information, call 651-330-1121 or visit www.thealpinefactory.com.
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