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Conservation board assumes fiscal agent role to help lake BY DEBRA NEUTKENS REGIONAL EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Augmentation advocates breathed a sigh of relief last week when the people tasked with conserving the lake agreed to take on an unprecedented role. That role is to serve as fiscal agent should bonding money be procured this session to build a pipeline from Vadnais Lake to White Bear Lake. An entity had to step forward to take the money before area legislators would introduce a bill. The buck stopped with the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD). The decision wasn’t easy. In fact, it took months of research and task force meetings to delve into the aspects of the role and what it would mean to the group’s budget. The WBLCD gets an allowance from five communities around the lake and operates on a budget less than $100,000. The group of 10 board members mostly work to control invasive species and issue dock permits. Dellwood’s representative, Pat McCann, felt the decision was now or never. “If we decide not to be fiscal agent, I don’t know when we’ll have another shot. We are the entity responsible for White Bear Lake. We have a chance to fix the lake. The planets are finally lined up to get it rolling.” Several legislators attended the meeting to push for a commitment.
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Sliding (and slipping) toward home Scared Shirtless team member Doug Lacktorin slides toward home plate during the ninth annual White Bear Lake VFW Softball Tournament on Ice Saturday, Feb. 20. Players on the Hollihan’s, Gephardt, Pitch Please, Easton, Miss Fits and Scared Shirtless teams were challenged with the task of staying on their feet while chasing balls and running the bases in the slick and slushy conditions on the quickly melting surface of White Bear Lake.
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Mother’s letters gave addicted son a dose of reality BY LOUISE ERNEWEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
WHITE BEAR LAKE — “It led me to the misery that led me to rock bottom.” Those are the words of recovering addict David Hay, 19, speaking about his mother’s letters, published on her blog, Missing David Hay, during Hay’s addiction, treatment, relapse and recovery from drugs. The letters from that blog, along with others, previously unpublished, have been released in a book, “Dear David: Dealing With My Son’s Addiction One Letter at a Time.” Last Tuesday (Feb. 16), Hay and his mother, Martha Wegner, gave readings and fielded questions from a small audience gathered in a classroom at the White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (ALC) on Orchard Lane — where Hay graduated from School District 624’s Insight Program in 2014. Now sober — the recovery term for being drug-free
— for 16 months, Hay has joined his mother for presentations on the struggle of addiction and the reality of recovery for both the addict and loved ones. It has meant coming to terms with the content of the letters — first in blog form and now in the printed word — that, in the midst of his addiction, he could not stomach to read. Hay learned of his mother’s very public online journal when a number of friends sent messages through Facebook to offer help after reading her posts. “When you are using [drugs], that’s the last thing you want,” said Hay. “You are running from reality and when people point out the reality, it’s upsetting. I was really upset that Mom was writing these things because it was the truth that I didn’t want to look at. It was hard to run from once it was out there like that.” Hay had been, if not a model student, impressive by most standards. An Eagle Scout, he was awarded the Academic Achiever’s Award as a senior, was named Student of the Month and featured on the ALC’s honor roll, and
was part of the student leadership team. Traci Bowermaster, adviser for the Insight Program — one of four recovery schools in Minnesota and just 40 across the country — said of Hay, “He finished strong academically; he was a stellar student.” But his ongoing struggle with addiction to marijuana caught up with him once again and, the day after his graduation from the Insight Program in June 2014, Hay went missing. Over the next four months, as Hay bounced between unsuccessful attempts at treatment programs and friends’ couches, jail, homeless shelters and the occasional visit to his family home in St. Paul, Wegner took up her keyboard and started pouring her heart out in the series of letters which now form “Dear David.” One letter began: “Dear David, Today I called the police. I suddenly realized that you could be in a hospital or morgue, and because you don’t have identification SEE LETTERS TO DAVID, PAGE 9A
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Commissioners welcome vice president to town BY SARA MARIE MOORE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ST. PAUL — Ramsey County Board of Commissioners Chairman Victoria Reinhardt was the opening speaker at Vice President Joe Biden's visit to St. Paul Feb. 18. Biden stopped in St. Paul on a three-city trip to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which aimed to stimulate the U.S. economy. Reinhardt, District 7 commissioner and a resident of White Bear Lake, welcomed Biden to the Union Depot. The restoration of the historic structure was made possible through a $35 million grant under the Act. Ramsey County also invested $105 million into the project. “The Union Depot once again serves as a connection to so many aspects of our daily lives,” said Reinhardt. “The vibrancy of the Union Depot today is a hub of local, regional and national transportation connections. “After just 24 months, thanks to efforts of fi nancial commitments of federal, state and local partners and citizens, including a $35 million dollar investment from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and a $105 million Ramsey County investment, this magnificent building was fully reopened to the public,” said Reinhardt. “We are proud that the rigorous efforts of our construction crews resulted in … a building on the National Register of Historic Places. It is not just a great place to transfer, it is also a great place to linger, as I am
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Vice President Joe Biden celebrates the seventh anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act at the Union Depot Feb. 18.
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“He can relate,” said Huffman. “He understands the minutia the county commissioners face.” Huffman was also impressed with Biden's down-to-earth personality amongst all the pomp — the seal being placed on the podium before he spoke and Secret Service agents standing on guard.
“He just sounds like an everyday guy,” said Huffman. “He sounds like your neighbor.” And Huffman, who is a Republican, was impressed with Biden's bipartisan standpoint in his speech. “I was surprised he quoted a strong conservative,” said Huffman. “I'm a Republican. I really enjoyed his speech.”
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Township may revise runway safety zones at Benson Airport BY DEBRA NEUTKENS REGIONAL EDITOR
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — At the advice of its attorneys, the township is reconsidering land use safety zones at Benson Airport. The change of heart is the result of a lawsuit filed by Scott and Nanci Stoddard against the township in December. The Stoddards are trying to develop a former horse farm southeast of the airport that lies beyond the runway. Their application for a 19-lot townhome development required an ordinance change to alter the airport safety zones. That change was denied last fall by the Town Board. A public hearing was scheduled for 7:10 p.m. March 7 to consider modifying the safety zone, which the Town Board now feels is in the township’s best financial interests. Land use safety zones for the airport were adopted in 1985 based on a model drafted by
MnDOT Aviation. It was noted in a memorandum addressed by Planner Tom Riedesel to the board and Planning Commission Feb. 9 that the zones adopted by the township were based on a paved public airport. Benson has a grass strip runway and is considered private. “Since Benson Airport is considered private, no land use safety zoning is required by the state,� Riedesel wrote. “Therefore the town may eliminate Sections 7-4 and 7-5 of the zoning ordinance or modify them as desired.� The current zoning has a primary zone that extends beyond the end of the runway 200 feet. Zone A starts at this point and extends out a distance of 1,258 feet. Zone B starts at the end of Zone A and extends an additional 629 feet. Larger properties in or near the safety zones have developed in accordance with the airport’s current safety zones, it was noted. If the town adopts a safety
zone based on the Special Purpose Public Airport Model, there is no primary zone. The safety zone begins at the end of the runway and extends out two-thirds the length of the runway for Safety Zone A and one-third the length of the runway for Safety Zone B. The approach zone is similar to the current zoning, but because Safety Zone A starts at the end of the runway, the width at the end of Safety Zone A and B is not the same as current zoning. Using this model, Riedesel explained, the lengths of Safety Zones A and B are reduced by 200 feet. The north line of the zone would be located over existing structures on the Stoddard property on the east end of the runway. On the west end of the runway, adoption of the Special Purpose Public Airport Model shifts Safety Zone A further away from Lake Animal Hospital than existing zones.
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Moving up s a small town newspaper operation we work hard to produce our product with the highest level of professionalism, ethics and integrity. On occasion we are asked, even threatened, not to publish topics important to the community such as parts of a story or police report, or we are asked to change facts before we publish. It can be a lot of pressure on our reporters especially, when their code is to report the facts and stick to their guns, journalistically-speaking. Kristine Goodrich was great at handling those types of calls in a way that was fair and in the interest of the community. Publisher’s best After more than 11 years with Press Publications, Goodrich View has accepted a position at a Carter Johnson daily newspaper in Southern Minnesota. She started as a reporter and was later promoted to editor of the Vadnais Heights Press and White Bear Press. She won numerous awards, many from the Minnesota Newspaper Association. She covered local schools and especially enjoyed assembling the police reports, which involved spending a few hours at the Ramsey County Courthouse and White Bear Lake Police Department each week. She stepped in wherever needed, even offering to cover the Grant City Council meetings. In addition to her bylines on several stories in our paper each week, our reporters take photos, too. One photo Kristine took that readers may remember was of the two bald eagles with entwined talons outside of John Brewer’s home in White Bear Lake. Kristine is known for her journalistic integrity and attention to detail and we are happy to have been a part of launching her career. We wish her all the best as we work to fi nd another qualified journalist to tell the stories and record the history of our communities. Chairlift scare There have been several reports on the national news lately about people falling off of chairlifts. I did not expect to see it happen last Sunday at Buck Hill during my son’s ski race. I have spent hundreds of hours on the slopes over the years and have never witnessed anything like it. I was volunteering at the finish line when I heard screams to stop the chair lift. I looked up the hill and saw a young girl hanging from the chair about 30 feet above the ground, being held by the others on the 4-person lift. It was clear they would not be able to hold onto her for long, not even long enough for the ski patrol to get there. Parents and race spectators quickly ran over and formed a human net under the girl and within seconds she fell into the hands of five adults. She was a bit shaken, but OK. As the parents pulled away, one dad had a pretty good gash on his hands from her ski edges and a nick on his face. Another dad had injured his forearm. The girl made her way back to the lift and fi nished her ski race. The spectators went about the day like nothing had happened. At the completion of the race I pulled the group together for a photo. The heroes that day were Derek Chow of Eagan, Ryan Olson of Hastings, George Snyder of Redwing, and Brad and Becky Alsop of Redwing. I was a bit shocked by the whole thing but heartened by the goodness of people who put the safety of this little girl ahead of their own. Later I got a chance to meet Renea Juelich and her parents, and learned they are in our Lowdown readership area. They were all thankful for the selfless act on the slopes.
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Technical education part of the changing school experience id you know that February is National Career and Technical Education Month? The Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center is celebrating! The 916 Career and Tech Center offers college level career and technical education opportunities to high school and transition aged students in northeast metro school districts including Centennial, Columbia Heights, Movers and Forest Lake, Fridley, MahtomeShakers di, Mounds View, North St. Paul-MaJill Stewart-Kellar plewood-Oakdale, Roseville, South Washington County, Stillwater, W hi t C White Bear Lake and soon to be St. Francis and St. Anthony-New Brighton School Districts. Students come to our courses on the Century College campus surrounded by their peers and are earning college credit while exploring career paths, gaining industry credentials and workplace skills. According to a recent report from Georgetown University, 74 percent of available jobs in 2020 will require at least some post-secondary education. This ranks Minnesota second in the nation
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that most students will leave high school with some college credit, and career and technical education provides students with opportunities to earn credit in an individualized setting that meets students where they are and helps them develop their passion. We focus on getting the high schools students we serve into the right programs for the right reasons, and when that happens we feel that students of all academic achievement levels can be highly successful in our coursework. Worried about transferring credits to other schools? We are fortunate to have our programs tightly aligned with Century College and 16 other post-secondary institutions. The 916 Career and Technical Center is proud to be an integral part of the success for the more than 800 students we serve every year, who are looking toward a bright future, confident in their abilities and future career path. We not only celebrate Career and Technical Education in the month of February, but all year long. It’s a great time for the students of the northeast metro to be a part of the 916 Career Tech family! Jill Stewart-Kellar, Principal Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center.
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ver wonder how presidential candidates get on your ballot? In Minnesota, Precinct Caucuses are the starting point for the process that endorses candidates for local, state and national offices. You can have a role in this process by attending a caucus on March 1. If you will be eligible to vote in November and generally agree with the principles of a party, you can attend. What happens at a Caucus? You and your neighbors will be able to show support for your preferred presidential candidate. Presidential preference polls will be taken during the caucus, the results of which are released to the media. These are the results you will hear on the news that evening.
subcaucus, where you physically stand in your candidate’s corner. Because a caucus is a political party function, part of the evening’s agenda will be to choose people to take party Movers and Shakers leadership positions. There will be time for people to bring Mary Santi up resolutions in support of various issues. If voted favorably by the caucus, Caucus organizers will ask for volun- these are brought forward to the next (district or state) level and may become teers to be delegates to the party’s district or state convention. Delegates are part of the party’s platform. Discussion of resolutions is usually civil debate but elected in proportion to their support for a particular presidential candidate. can become heated. This part has the This is the route to becoming a delegate feeling of an old-time town hall meeting. How can I attend a caucus? to your party’s national convention. You will fi rst need to choose the politIf there are more volunteers than are ical party with which you identify, likeallotted to your precinct, caucus goers will select delegates by ballot or, at DFL ly based on the presidential candidate you prefer. And you need to know your caucuses, by what is called a walking
precinct name and the location of your caucus. You can find these by plugging in your address at the Secretary of State’s website www.caucusfi nder.sos. state.mn.us. This newspaper will also publish the locations of caucuses to be held in your area. Think about attending your caucus, neighbors. This is where grassroots democracy begins. Mary Santi is an active member of League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area. The nonpartisan group, representing the northeast suburban Twin Cities, studies issues of public interest and assists voters with candidate forums and voter registration drives. Check their Facebook page for events of interest.
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Biden d visit exciting On behalf of all the Ramsey County commissioners, I extend our gratitude to the White House and Vice President Biden for choosing Union Depot as one of three stops to highlight the success of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The vibrancy of Union Depot today — as a hub of local, regional and national transportation connections, as well as a showcase of neighborhood and community events — would not be possible without partnerships. The county’s partnerships with elected officials, agency staff, business leaders and advocates for strong neighborhoods at the local, state and national level made the transformation of Union Depot possible. I also extend deep appreciation to the staff members at Ramsey County and at Union Depot who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. From sending invitations, to moving the Little Free Library from the Waiting Room to the Red Cap Room to become a prop for the live interview on MSNBC, and working with transit and transportation partners to minimize traveler disruptions, these committed staff provided the welcoming environment and gorgeous space for all who attended. The excitement of the visit will continue to inspire us as we move back to our important daily work — creating a community where all people are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Victoria Reinhardt Chairwoman Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
Since the lake is a regional asset with a wide range of benefactors, I believe public financing is an equitable solution for the planning and construction of the augmentation system. Emmons and Olivier Resources, a well-respected, independent environmental consulting company, is doing an analysis of the optimal route and the hard and soft construction costs of the project. It is expected to have a credible budget completed by the end of February. The budget will be completed in time to deliver to the state Legislature for consideration as part of the upcoming bonding bill. We need to take advantage of this opportunity and act sooner rather than later to save our lake. Herb Tousley Mahtomedi
Trivialized expenditure I find it interesting that $570,000 to $4.1 million per year is minimized to a cup of coffee per month per resident of the five-city area around White Bear Lake. And, that is only the operational cost rather than the capital cost. It is amazing to me how some can trivialize such a large expenditure. Perhaps we should put this to a vote of the local residents who would have to pay this bill? Let's see what the people in the communities around here think. Or, perhaps the people who live on the lake who will benefit most could pay the whole bill? Douglas Wholey Dellwood
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Condos at Benson Airport? This is ridiculous. These people buy land in the approach to a long-existing airport. Then they sue the township because they were denied the “rights” to put in a housing complex in that approach. Where are the rights of the pilots to use the airport? Dan Fanselow White Bear Lake
Live on the lake, off the lake, by the lake, or near the lake, if you are for the lake, NOW is the time. I am a third-generation White Bear Lake resident who has used the lake my entire life. White Bear Lake is not a town, it is a culture. It is because of this culture that the communities around the lake, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, White Bear Township, Dellwood, Birchwood, and the state of Minnesota come together in a time of need and crisis. As many are aware, our regional asset has been disappearing. For the last eight years places like Ramsey Beach have been closed, limiting the access to this regional treasure for all that live in the great state of Minnesota. I live off the lake in a small neighborhood. To my family, the lake is a part of our identity. When I left White Bear and went away to the University of Minnesota-Duluth, White Bear Lake was the way I had always imagined it throughout my childhood; however, when I came back from the university in 2008, I was astonished to see the lake in absolute turmoil. Throughout the years we have heard many other passionate individuals throughout the communities working toward fixing and restoring this remarkable treasure. Now, for the first time, the ball is rolling and the steam engine is greased and ready to head down the tracks. The lake finally has a voice from the people and has a great opportunity to be a part of the upcoming bonding bill. I ask all of my community members to get
Public financing an equitable solution There appears to be little disagreement with the concept that White Bear Lake needs our help. The deterioration of the lake level is beyond cyclical norms and needs to be corrected. We are past the point where the lake would be able to recover with only normal precipitation. There are a number of steps necessary before any construction can start that will require careful consideration and planning. However, we need to continue to move the planning process forward. As we develop the plans for augmentation, there are several other things that can happen concurrently: The creation of a comprehensive groundwater management plan for the region that balances area groundwater use with projected demand to insure a sustainable public supply. Development of adequate water quality standards for all water added to the lake. Retention of a competent, independent outside party to identify the optimal route and develop a realistic budget to build and maintain the augmentation system. Establishment of the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) as the fiscal agent for the construction and ongoing administrative management of the project. It will be necessary to make sure that the WBLCD has the resources and talent available to assume these additional tasks. If action is not taken soon, permanent damage to the lake basin will be a likely result. Restoring the lake will not only benefit lakefront property owners and property owners who have access to the lake, it will also benefit many area businesses and the local economy in general.
aboard the train heading for the state Capitol and support the upcoming proposal for augmentation. Should you board the train, we may once again see our shorelines restored, our lake full of water, and prosperity to bring all generations the opportunity and right to use this beautiful regional asset. We may not get another chance to save our lake; the time is now, and support of all who love the lake must be taken. Please join me and many others in filling the lake. Beau Montgomery White Bear Lake
Counter to ‘understanding the issues’ I am writing in response to Gene Johnson’s column of Feb. 17. By all measures, the economy has indeed recovered from 2008. Unemployment is less than half in 2015 than it was in 2008. Every day the New York Times has a set of five-year graphs on a page called Market Gauges. The only gauge showing minimal improvement is Real Hourly Earnings. Other than a vague comment that the poor need greater incentives, Gene does not address the urgent need to raise the minimum wage. A rising tide has not lifted all boats. Income inequality, which has been creeping up since the ‘70s, is now at the level exceeding the Gilded Age of the 1890s. This concentration of wealth also translates into a concentration of political power, weakening our democracy. Gene’s complaint about the supposed weakness of our military is also incorrect. It is interesting that this seems to be the only item in the budget he thinks requires more spending, considering that the United States spends as much on defense as the next 10 countries combined. For example, we outspend China four-to-one. Conservatives are simply upset over our failure to shape the world to our liking. They blame this on weak negotiations and our current reluctance to go mindlessly rushing into hot spots. The sad reality of unintended consequences has caused this administration to lean toward diplomatic solutions as opposed to the further shedding of American blood and treasure. Finally, the political polarization that has brought the federal government to a standstill is not the result of absolutism on the part of both parties. From Newt Gingrich onward, the Republican Party has seen itself as a righteous army facing down the destruction of our democracy by the opposition. Gun control, immigration, health care, etc. are all viewed through this apocalyptic philosophy, making no compromise possible. Unfortunately, democratic governments require a give and take, a messy, sometimes ugly process, which is still preferred by the American people to the current Republican willingness to shut down the whole government. Lee Wolfson Mahtomedi
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Expired permit stalls Bald Eagle island project BY DEBRA NEUTKENS REGIONAL EDITOR
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Despite a plea from the Realtor to give the buyer of Bald Eagle island more time to pay for a permit, an unwavering Town Board maintained it had expired. That means Hans Stachowiak, who planned to build a recording studio on the island, must start the application process over again for a conditional use permit (CUP). Edina Realty agent Kathy Madore, who represents the sellers, Nick and Jane Van Brunt, told the board there was a misunderstanding regarding the Jan. 5 expiration date for the CUP and to give Stachowiak a few more days. He had attempted to pay for the necessary permits Feb. 5, but was told it was too late. “This has not been an easy project and it has taken years of work,” she told the board, adding that Stachowiak had fallen and fractured his hip in January, making it difficult for him to make the deadline. Madore felt there was a misinterpretation regarding the definition of “initiate,” which determined when the CUP expired. Under township ordinance, an approved permit must be initiated within six months. An extension may be granted, as was the case with Stachowiak and his Megabien Studios. The applicant applied for a sixmonth extension last July, which expired Jan. 5, 2016. Although the language may be vague, the township requires payment for a project to initiate. That gave the applicant until the expiration date to pay $4,100 for the CUP and $1,500 for a building permit. At its Feb. 17 meeting, the board was given examples of other cities’ CUP initiation policies. The city of Stillwater closely resembled the township; it also requires payment before a project is considered initiated. White Bear Lake requires an approved project to be completed within one year. Extensions are allowed. “The board was assured permits would be picked up by Jan. 5,” said Chairman Bob Kermes. “It didn’t happen. If Mr. Stachowiak wasn’t able, he could have sent a representative to pick up the permits.” Stachowiak was out of town last week but sent his attorney, Christopher Sandberg, to ask the board to
reconsider the definition of initiation. He pointed out that the township had no problem accepting a check for the CUP on Feb. 5 but refused to issue the building permit. “The question is, what is initiation?” Sandberg asked. “Your ordinance doesn’t tell you. Filing the necessary materials in complete form is initiation and Megabien did that in December. The permit was ready. The only thing that didn’t happen is he didn’t pay for it.” Kermes said the board interprets the word ‘initiate’ differently and in a way that is consistent with the ordinance. “If the applicant wants to apply again (for a CUP), it’s up to him,” he added. The attorney alluded to the board’s action as contingent on the island’s future. “The CUP creates value for the purchase of the island property,” Sandberg said. “Mr. Stachowiak does not need a 10,000-square-foot house to live in. The entire project is predicated on being able to do the things allowed in the CUP on that piece of property. “If the board finds initiation did take place by Jan. 5, we will go forward. We can proceed with the closing. With building permits in hand, he can start getting things across on the ice. If you say ‘no,’ those things won’t happen.” Supervisor Ed Prudhon pointed out that CUP fees should have been paid a year ago. The fees are compensation to township staff for work on the permit. “It is not part of the initiation,” he noted. Town Clerk/Treasurer Bill Short told Sandberg the only time Stachowiak was prepared to pay for the building permit was Feb. 5, a month after the CUP expired. “He had to be in the office with cash in hand by Jan. 5. We made it clear that was the deadline and it didn’t happen,” Kermes added. “It was one issue after another and one delay after another. There is no justification for further discussion. We have no project. “ Township attorney Chad Lemmons was careful to remind the board that the CUP was not “denied.” “Under ordinance, it has expired and is therefore void,” Lemmons said. “He can reapply. The board is not going to reconsider the definition of ‘initiate.’” An email to Stachowiak for possible comment on Thursday got a quick response from his lawyer. Sandberg explained that Stachowiak was in Winnipeg for discussions with production companies regarding his “Split Feather” movie project. “As you know, that is
a major project and demands his full attention at this time,” wrote Sandberg. “He will not be able to provide a comment until he is done in Winnipeg.” That same day, Feb. 18, Stachowiak’s corporate financial officer Monica Hutka emailed a variance and conditional use application to township offices saying the checks to cover the $500 fees would be delivered on Monday, Feb. 22, after press time. The Van Brunts will also be expected to sign the application since they are still owners of the property.
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Missed deadlines mean the island remains the property of Nick and Jane Van Brunt. Edina Realty had the island listed on its website for $1,795,000 in 2012.
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Hans Stachowiak sits at the piano in the VanBrunt’s living room in this September 2014 file photo.
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County task force releases indoor ice rink study BY DEBRA NEUTKENS REGIONAL EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Discussions continue behind the scenes on what to do with the Sports Center. City officials had hoped to meet with Ramsey County commissioners and parks representatives on results of a 10-month study of its indoor ice rinks, but had to reschedule. Those plans could impact the future of the city's skating facility. Most of the county's indoor rinks are at least 40 years old and will be costly to upgrade. Like the aging Sports Center, all but the Vadnais Sports Center use R-22 refrigerant for icemaking, which is being phased out for environmental reasons. A task force formed last April to study the feasibility of keeping the rinks open released its draft report Feb. 16 to the county board of commissioners. The group listed 13 recommendations for the ice arena system (see
sidebar). There were no immediate recommendations to close any rinks. Ramsey County's Parks and Recreation Department manages 13 sheets of ice at 11 locations, making it one of the largest arena systems in the state (see accompanying map). There are six locations not county-owned, with two of those in the city of White Bear Lake: the Hippodrome and Sports Center. City Manager Ellen Richter told the City Council Feb. 9 there seems to be a lot of interest in what happens to the Sports Center. "We're getting calls from the hockey association asking how they can help. They've indicated interest in seeing it remain open," Richter said. "We have met with the School District and they will be part of the conversation regarding the center's future. We told them it would be in their best interest to have a long- term rink within the district." The city is also reaching out to other jurisdic-
tions willing to partner on capital costs, Richter said. "The sports center floor is 25 years old and on borrowed time," she noted. "The condensers failed a few years ago and we had to come to council for money to replace them. That could happen again. The system is near the end of its life cycle." Richter maintained the goal is to keep the facility open for residents, but financial partners are needed. "Of the center users, 23 percent are White Bear Lake residents," she pointed out. "The majority of users live outside the city. I'm optimistic there is enough interest in the broader community." At this time, Mahtomedi High School boys and girls use the Sports Center for hockey practice and some games, while Twin City Steel is a regular daytime and weekend user. Aldrich Arena, constructed in 1962, was the county's first. Hill-Murray School signed a 20-year lease in 2014 to claim Aldrich as
COUNTY ICE ARENAS: WHAT COULD CHANGE Th R The Ramsey C County t ttask k fforce studying t d i g th the viability of the county’s 11 ice arenas made the following recommendations: • Place a priority on Ramsey County-based groups when scheduling ice times. • Seek multiyear agreements with non-Ramsey County-based groups that include an annual capital improvement fee, thereby granting the group priority in ice time at a particular arena. • Hold ice rental rates at 2015 levels for county residents and setting higher hourly rates for non-county groups. A 10 percent hike was suggested. • Gradually convert arena cooling systems to ammonia-based systems. Arena systems are currently based on R22, which will cease to be produced in 2020. Ammonia systems provide cooling that is environmentally friendly and projected to cost less to operate than alternative systems. The cost to convert cooling systems ranged from $5.2 million to $10.4 million. It was noted in the report that non-countyowned arenas may choose to live out the
lif th R-22 R 22 system t d close l th i k att life off the and the rink the end of its useful life. This may impact how many non-Ramsey county groups would be in need of ice time. • Consider closing or repurposing an arena if use at any one site drops below 50 percent county-based groups, or the percentage of use by non-county groups is at 51 percent or above at six or more rinks. • Consider adding a second ice sheet to an existing facility for better efficiency if ice sports rebound and grow in popularity, while reducing single-sheet sites. Ramsey County Parks Director Jon Oyanagi thanked task force members who worked on the report. “The yearlong process has yielded a report that covers the key issues that will arise over the next 20 years,” he said. “The board will have difficult decisions ahead concerning the indoor ice arena system. The goal is to provide a system of arenas well into the future that best serve the community and enhance the quality of life in Ramsey County.”
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The Twin City Steel hockey team are a major user of the White Bear Sports Center, which is in dire need of capital improvements.
its home ice. Nine more arenas were constructed between 1971 and 1975. The facilities were strategically located in political districts connected to strong and vibrant community hockey programs. In 2014, the county purchased the Vadnais Sports Center, built in 2010 and the newest facility in the system. It serves the Mounds View boys hockey teams and the White Bear Lake boys and girls hockey teams. The Shoreview Arena, built in 1971, is home ice for the Mounds View/ Irondale youth hockey program. The White Bear Arena, built in 1973 in Lakewood Hills Park, is home to Mahtomedi's youth hockey program. Their contract extends through the 2018 season. Currently, 133 different groups use the county arenas for figure skating and hockey. The largest renter in the system is the St. Paul Figure Skating Club. In a release preceding the report, County Commissioner Blake Huffman, an ex-officio member of the task force, noted, "Hockey and figure skating are
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part of the fabric of our life in Minnesota, as well as Ramsey County's history." He added that the board will be reviewing the recommendations "to create a framework for the future of the county's arena system." Each commissioner selected a resident to
serve on the task force. Huffman appointed Jason Sprague for District 1 and Victoria Reinhardt, who represents White Bear Lake for District 7, appointed Donald Mullin.
FISCAL AGENT: ‘No other entity is in a better position to help the lake’ FROM PAGE 1A
"No other entity is in a better position to help the lake," said Sen. Chuck Wiger (D-Dist. 43), who commended the board for "doing its job." Three things are important in getting bonding money for the project, he told the board: sustainability, affordability and community support. When asked what Wiger considers affordable regarding capital costs, the senator replied, "$20 million." The DNR cost study conducted by SEH engineering estimated a price tag of $57 million to run a pipeline from Vadnais to White Bear Lake. A second opinion is coming end of February from a study commissioned by the Friends of White Bear Lake. That estimate is expected to be much lower. The senator pointed out that the $1 billion bonding bill already has more than $4 billion in requests and "it's growing." "I can assure you that many of those projects have strong community support. If there is reasonable doubt as to efficacy and sustainability on this project, it will make it a tougher sell," Wiger said. He also wanted the board to know he will pull the bill if the WBLCD decides it's not comfortable being the fiscal agent.
Before the vote, Friends of White Bear Lake Chairman Harry Melander reminded the board there are no guarantees for bonding money. "We are just looking for a chance to continue the conversation. We are far from constructing a project to help the lake. But we have a chance to get the resources and create a structure that makes sense for all the communities around the lake. What we are asking tonight is to not say 'no.' "If you give it a thumbs down, it takes the wind out of our sails and gas our of our engines," Melander said. Mahtomedi's director, Gene Altstatt, admitted the move was a leap of faith. "If the state feels we can't handle the project, we won't get the money," Altstatt said. "Our task group has worked months wrestling with this decision. We have come to the conclusion we think we are the appropriate organization to take this on. We must move forward on faith if we want to get water back in our lake. This is a very important regional asset. If we didn't have this lake, it would be like a cold Omaha." Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt also spoke to the board about the county's role in the potential project. She promised to work with the district on building a pipeline on county right of way, if
it comes to that. "We have done it in other projects and it is not uncommon for public entities to work together to make it happen," she said. The commissioner added that the county was approached about being a fiscal agent, but the matter was moot. "Acting as fiscal agent has to be part of the county's core mission," Reinhardt said. "The type of thing you're working with is not part of our core mission. We don't have control over local water infrastructure." Reinhardt, who lives in White Bear Lake, assured the board if there is a role the county can play, it will. That doesn't mean the district endorses augmentation. At its meeting Feb. 16 to affi rm the role, Chairman Jane Harper made it clear the board has not taken a position on a pipeline project. "We merely stand ready to help if the project is funded," she said. Wiger said he will be chief author of an augmentation bill in the Senate and Rep. Matt Dean will author a companion bill in the House. The bill will be introduced at the start of session March 8. It will likely be late May before the district learns if it gets a piece of the bonding pie.
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LETTERS TO DAVID: Mom’s blog helped son’s road to recovery FROM PAGE 1A
(do you?), we might not know. I thought I should call 'Missing Persons,' like they do on TV. The young officer on the other end of the line assured me that you were 'probably just out doing drugs with friends.' Uh-huh. 'Don't worry. If something happens, they'll find a way to let you know.' I gotta say, about the LAST thing I needed right then was a pat on the head. I am so far beyond that." She wrote openly, with raw, brutal honesty about the reality of life as the parent of someone with an addiction. At times funny, at times heart-wrenchingly sad, the letters depict the ups and deep, deep downs of addiction and recovery. "It was cathartic just to get it out there," said Wegner. "So much of what happens is outside of reality ... It's surreal. It's very different than anything I've ever experienced." Amy Krentzman, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Social Work, said the act of journaling has been demonstrated through research to decrease stress. "All the benefits of journaling privately would be present in public journaling, but there could be additional benefits because of the social support," said Krentzman. "Blogs allow people to write in and express comments. I would have to expect that the writer got messages of support and solidarity and I am sure she drew a great deal of strength from
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Martha Wegner read from her book at a presentation with son David Feb. 16 at the Area Learning Center in White Bear Lake.
the people who wrote in ... Social support is very helpful for a family with a member struggling with addiction because of the high stigma." Krentzman highlighted that Wegner's and Hay's honesty about their story coincides with a growing social movement to encourage people in recovery to be open about the issue in the media. Since most people only ever see the face of active addiction, the goal of the movement — formalized by the group Faces and Voices of Recovery — is to help reducing stigma by showing society what recovery looks like. Randy Young, program director at the Christ Recovery Center at the Union Gospel Mission in St. Paul
where Hay ultimately made his commitment to sobriety, says it's important for people to share their story to give others still struggling with addiction a sense of hope. "We have been very grateful to Martha and David," said Young. "It's very brave to share their experience with the public and through that bravery, I really believe that lives can be helped and lives can be changed." Wegner and her husband, John Hay, attended Al-Anon meetings and the Quest 180° group at Eagle Brook Church in White Bear Lake during their son's addiction and subsequent recovery. The "I am the parent of an addicted child" meetings
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are described in Wegner's letters, but it's the blog on which they originally appeared that seems to have had the most lasting impact on Wegner — and, potentially, on her unseen online audience. "I would imagine that her blog helped other people; her self-disclosure, her honesty, her openness and her willingness to take a risk by opening her life up to the public," said Krentzman. "[I'm sure there were people that,] even if they didn't write in, read it and felt they weren't alone and that supported them." Once he became aware of the blog's existence, the reality check was painful for Hay. "I completely avoided it," he said. "I asked Dad to make her take it down, but he said no. After that, I definitely started using [drugs] more to run from it, but it made it that much harder to hide from reality." And ultimately, it led Hay to that "rock bottom" point at which he decided that the idea of a future mired in addiction had finally become more terrifying than the prospect of treatment and sobriety. He enrolled in the Christ Recovery Center. That day — October 6, 2014 ("sober sixth" is how he and his mom refer to it) — is etched into his memory and that of his parents. Living alongside homeless
EXCERPTS FROM THE BOOK: DAY 1: Dear David, Last night, I got a call from you. Actually, it was your chemical-dependency counselor at the Treatment Center, informing me that you were planning on checking yourself out. After seven weeks of inpatient treatment, you had decided you’d had enough. I’m thinking this counselor believed I would be able to persuade you to stay. I will give the Center credit; they really tried to keep you there - pulled out all the arguments, called in all the big guns like your mother and your counselor and the therapist... DAY 2: Dear David, Today I went to a pawn shop. I had never been to a pawn shop, and really have no desire to go again in the future... DAY 11: Dear David, Well, last night Dad and I dragged ourselves to another one of
those dreadful “I am the parent of an addicted child� meetings, and nothing awful happened... DAY 16: Dear David, Rumor has it that you have been reading this blog. And you are not happy about it (the blog, that is). I did not intend for you to follow this journal; I thought you were lost and gone! But now, thank God, you are found. DAY 136: Dear David, Last night at my line dance class, a woman named Roz said, “I’m praying for your son.� I said, “Well, thank you. He just got his 90 day-medallion!� She said, “Yes, Julia told me. She keeps up with you on Facebook.� This was so remarkable to me. First, that two people whom I barely know, but whom I do dance with every week, talk about me. And they talk about you. And, even more, they pray for you. I mean, they don’t even know you!
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Martha Wegner’s collection of letters was compiled in her book: “Dear David: Dealing With My Son’s Addiction One Letter at Time.�
men two or three times his age and seeing the longterm effects of drug use gave Hay another wake-up call. It was during his time at the Christ Recovery Center that Hay's choice to remain sober became a lasting commitment. Talking to his former White Bear Lake ALC drug counselor, Beth Samuelson, later, Hay explained that he'd found the Christ Recovery Center approach more "real" than any of the other programs he had tried. These days, Hay is living in St. Paul with a fellow graduate of the recovery program. He is enrolled in St. Paul College's cabinetmaking program. And he's taking it a day at a time. Krentzman sees an "extraordinary lineup of resources" that likely helped contribute to Hay's recovery. She pointed to his extensive support
network of immediate and extended family, his friends who connected with him to check if he was OK after learning of his addiction through the blog, his access to technology to enable him to read the blog while homeless, and the blog itself, which helped him see so clearly the consequences of his addiction on others. "It's my impression that people with addictions have a very limited understanding of the impact of their behavior on the ones who love them most," said Krentzman. "Maybe it's because they are impaired by drugs or alcohol that they are unable to be sensitive enough to understand that their family member was suffering so much. It sounds like this young man read the blog and came to understand something that many people don't realize for years."
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The following area natives graduated from colleges and universities this winter. Majors are listed after their names. Unless otherwise noted, they earned bachelor's degrees. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Nicole Schaub, business administration, magna cum laude; Mitchel Orr, wildlife ecology and management; Mason Johnson, fisheries and water resources Bethel University: Anne Johnson, biology; Briana Moses, elementary education University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Sherrie Heinz-Kunert, chemistry University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Ann Bell, psychology; Hannah Gebhard, accounting, summa cum laude; John Langteau, conservation; Spencer Pitzele, business administration; Timothy Dirks, physics, cum laude; Alicia Gensch, art; Kayla LaCasse, comm sciences and disorders; Steven Tessier, history; Amelia Linton, accounting University of Wisconsin-Madison: Luke Mathson, mechanical engineering; Kristen Rasske, MS biomedical engineering University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse: Kevin Arthur, MS, clinical exercise physiology; Zachary Mansee, accountancy
Century College announces the grand opening of its Engineering and Fabrication Lab on the East Campus. The public is invited to tour the new center 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. A program is planned at 5 p.m. An open design space allows students across disciplines, staff and community members to pursue invention ideas and fabrication projects utilizing state-of-the-art CAD tools for 3-D printing, laser engraving and cutting; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling; and plasma cutting equipment.
Academy open house Level Up Academy is hosting an open house on Monday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. at 2600 E. County. Road E, White Bear Lake. Level Up Academy is a public K-8 charter school serving students in the northeast metro. Talk with teachers, students and LUA families; tour our school; and learn more about our vision and mission. For more information: www.levelupacademy; call 651-408-5559 or email info@levelupacademy.org. SUBMITTED
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the new homeowner? As you can see it raises more questions than answers. Inspections can open up a can of worms that can scare any buyer away. Even if they are small items, but if you have a big list, Buyers may be over whelmed. On the other hand, Buyers may be planning a complete make over and only care about major structural items. Next issue is what if the Inspector misses something and the buyer decided to buy your home based on the inspection you provided and paid for, who is liable? So, it boils down to this; BE HONEST! Be honest and truthful when you fill out your
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Matoska Memories LOOKING BACK Week of February 21 – February 27, 2016 1916 Warning – thus reads numerous placards that have recently appeared in various parts of the village under the supervision of the health department. The notice is a timely one for as spring cleaning season draws near the temptation is strong on the part of some to dump garbage in the most convenient places, regardless of the health or comfort of others. The notice must be observed, for the health officer is supposed to enforce the law regarding the dumping of refuse in the village limits. He intends to do so, and if any should disregard the warning do not blame the health officer should trouble arise from such disregard for this he will simply be doing his duty, as an official, for the protection of the community at large… 1941 101st Brigade men impressed with new surroundings – News from Camp Haan – Sgts. R. C. (Jewel) Long and W. J. (Wauf) LeVasseur looked like a couple of Wall street financiers on payday. The enlisted men really kept these two fellows busy paying them back loans made up to that time. The men from
this command were visited Friday morning, January 31, by Mr. D. B. Weed. Mr. Weed, of Hollywood, was a former resident of White Bear Lake, Minnesota…. 1966 Howie Meline announced this week that the Holiday House will feature a very talented concert violinist, Shirley Christensen of Minneapolis, for a one night performance Friday evening. Miss Christensen formerly played in the string section with the Tommy Dorsey band and will be playing at the Holiday House with four Velvet Tones…. WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | SUBMITTED
1991 The director of the Lakeshore Players Theater play scheduled to open March 15 has told her board of directors that she and her cast would walk before consenting to censorship proposed by some board members. The play “Close Ties” centers around family matriarch Josephine 84, a widow who’s lived alone since her husband died. She’s becoming senile. The development of some of the characters requires them to use language that is mature. Some may be offended by it. It’s nothing worse than what you hear on t.v. or at the movies.” Director Ruth Short said “I really do feel
Pay Day at Camp Haan, California, 1941. from left to right: Jack Reed, Jack LeVasseur, Bob Frederickson, Bob Long (holding money), and Bob Beaver. that as a community theatre we have to do the show “as is”. By censoring a show we’re taking the position that we know what everyone thinks about certain words. It’s like we are not giving our audience any credit at all.”… Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Scrapbooking Crop, Saturday, April 9th 10am-10pm White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth
Street 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.
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Childcare provided at all services • • • Reading Room Friday 11-2
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Adult Education 10:15 Worship Service 11:15 Coffee Fellowship 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org
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Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM 651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke
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Monday: Communion Service at 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday: Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245 1965 East County Rd. E :KLWH %HDU /DNH 1 Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10:30am Education & Fellowship: 9:30am GAP Casual Worship: Wednesday 6pm Pastors Jim Woodruff & Susan Schoon 1XUVHU\ SURYLGHG +DQGLFDS DFFHVVLEOH www VWVWHSKHQZEO RUJ
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Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Educational Hour 9:30 (Sessions for adults & children) Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ Come Join Us - We’d Love to Have You!
Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 9:30 a.m. Great Hall First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary S U N D A Y S C H O O L A N D N U R S E R Y A T A LL S ER V I C E S 90 0 S T I L L W A T E R R O A D , M A H T O M E D I WWW.S AI NT AND REWS .ORG 651- 426 -32 61
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Sundays: Worship: 9:00am • Education Hour: 10:30am Worship: 9:00 & 10:30am • Education Hour: 9:15am Faith comes to life!
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UPCOMING EVENTS BASIC HOME REPAIR
When: 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Where: Mahtomedi DEC, room 121, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Hands-on class covers quick plumbing fi xes, electronics, replacing outlets, light fi xtures and more. $18; registration required. Contact: 651-4072018 or communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
ies-based professional taiko drumming ensemble performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works, ranging from traditional taiko repertoire to original pieces composed by members. Free. Contact: 651-426-2042
registration required. Contact: communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION
When and Where: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 5 at Festival Foods, 2671 County Rd. E, White Bear Lake; 10:30 ‘A NIGHT AT a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, THE THEATER’ When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 8 at White Bear Area Chamber of ComFeb. 27 merce, 4751 Highway 61, Where: Chautauqua White Bear Lake Fine Arts Center, 8000 Details: All blood PARENTING STRATEGIES 75th St. N., Mahtomedi types needed. Make an Details: Support the THAT REALLY WORK Mahtomedi High School appointment. When: 6:15-7:45 p.m. Contact: 800 RED Theater program with Thursday, Feb. 25 CROSS or recrossblood. a night of musical numWhere: Normandy org Park Recreation Center, bers, skits and dances. $15 tickets include hors 2482 East County Rd. F., d’oeuvres and dessert. White Bear Lake DROP-IN DISCOVERY: Contact: www. Details: Presenter COCATOO CORNER Toni Schutta, a national mhsepay.com When: 10 a.m.-noon speaker, author and Saturday, Mar. 5 parenting expert, helps Where: Tamarack WILD KID’S BOOK CLUB parents learn common Nature Center, 5287 When: 4:30-5:15 p.m. triggers for anger, Otter Lake Rd., White Monday, Feb. 29 solutions for coping, and Bear Township Where: Wildwood skills to teach your child. Library, 763 Stillwater Details: Stop by for $12, call to register. up-close visits with Rd., Mahtomedi Contact: 651-653-3100 Details: Join to discuss animals, touchable artifacts, activities ‘The Strange Case of and treats. Free, no Origami Yoda’ by Tom ALL YOU CAN EAT Angleberger, the story of registration required. FISH FRY a sixth-grade oddball who Contact: 651-407-5350 or When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 and Mar. makes an origami finger ramseycounty.us puppet who can predict 11 the future. Where: St. Pius X INVASIVE PLANT Contact: 651-426-2042 Church, 3878 Highland PATROL SPRING Ave., White Bear Lake WORKSHOP Details: Baked and FAITH AND FIREARMS: When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fried fish and accompani- CONVERSATIONS Saturday, Mar. 5 ments. $12/adults, $10/se- AROUND GUNS AND Where: Tamarack niors; $6/children 12 and RELIGION IN AMERICA Nature Center, 5287 Otter under; 5 and under free. When: 7 p.m. Monday, Lake Rd., White Bear Contact: 651-429-5337 Township Feb. 29 or churchofstpiusx.org Details: Workshop Where: St. Andrews designed for volunteers Lutheran Church Great wanting to learn about Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., KIDS DREAM controlling invasive Mahtomedi WINTER FILM SERIES Details: Course presents plants at Tamarack When: 10:30 a.m. and in their backyard. Friday, Feb. 26, Saturday, the research of the Faith Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. and Firearms Project as a Children under 16 must starting project for conver- be accompanied by an 28 adult. Free but presation. All are welcome. Where: Marcus Contact: saintandrews. registration required. Oakdale Theatre Contact: 651-407-5350 or Details: See ‘Pan’, rated org ramseycounty.us PG, for $3. Also specials on concessions. PREPARING Contact: 651-770-4994 or TO DOWNSIZE WHITE BEAR LAKE marcustheatres.com CLEANUP DAY When: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29 When: 10 a.m.-12:15 Where: Mahtomedi p.m. Saturday, Mar. 12 MU DAIKO DEC, room 103, 1520 PERFORMANCE Where: Bellaire Beach Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Boy Scout When: 2-3 p.m. Details: Learn tips for service project in to clean Saturday, Feb. 27 what to do with things, up the lake before the ice Where: Wildwood prioritize memories, melts. Public invited to Library, 763 Stillwater and how to get top dollar participate. Free lunch Rd., Mahtomedi for your house. $12, provided by the VFW. Details: Twin CitContact: Jim Schuster, 651-269-0976
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SUBMITTED
‘Noises Off’ WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 26-Mar. 20
Details: Ticket $18-$23. Performance full of shocking surprises and raucous humor.
WHERE: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake
CONTACT: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org
disaster psychology and terrorism, traffic control, and more. Deadline to register is 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29. Contact: 651-775-2277 or ituma@whitebearlake. org
Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Children in grades K-7 read aloud to a certified therapy dog and its owner. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Contact: 651-426-2042
personal spirituality, and to create visual images of spirit, meaning, and growth. Free and open during church hours. Contact: karenfreya dahl@gmail.com or whitebearunitarian.org
Ongoing
PARENT & CHILD GYM TIME
STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Mar. 16 TODDLER TUESDAYS Where: Normandy When: 9-10:30 a.m. The park … 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of Details: Children the month ages 6 months-5 years Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 with a parent can enjoy activities in the gym. $3/ Highland Ave., White child; $7 max. per family. Bear Lake Contact: whitebear. Details: Half-hour ce.feepay.com story or music time followed by open gym for children 5 and under. Story time evert 1st Tuesday, and music time every 3rd Tuesday. Contact: 651-772-2777 or ART SHANTY PROJECTS libertyclassical ON WHITE BEAR LAKE academy.org Details: See website for updates: artshantyprojects.org MOMMY AND ME When: 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays NORTHERN LIGHTS Where: Majestic Pines JURIED ART EXHIBITION Community Church, OPENING RECEPTION 930 Mahtomedi Ave., When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mahtomedi Thursday, Mar. 10 Details: Stories, songs, Where: White Bear crafts, playtime, dance, Center for the Arts, 4971 exercise and outings Long Ave. form moms and their Details: Exhibit feapreschoolers. tures some of Minnesota Contact: 651-653-4950 and Wisconsin’s finest or majesticpines.com/ artists and runs through April 14. WHITE BEAR LAKE CERT mommynme Contact: 651-407-0597 or ACADEMY whitebeararts.org When: 6-9 p.m. FAMILY STORYTIME Mondays, Mar. 14-May 2 When: 10:30-11 a.m. Where: White Bear Fridays VISIBLE SIGNS Lake Police Department, OF INWARD GRACE Where: White Bear 4701 Highway 61 Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. ART EXHIBITION Details: 8-week ComDetails: Stories, songs When: Through munity Emergency Reand fi ngerplays to enMar. 27 sponse Team course for hance early literacy skills Where: White Bear members of the commufor children ages 2-5. Unitarian Universalist nity includes classroom Contact: 651-486-2200 Church, 328 Maple St., instruction and hands-on or rclreads.org Mahtomedi training in topics such Details: 10 years ago, as disaster preparedWBUUC began this DOG GONE READING ness, fi re safety, disaster exhibit to encourage a When: 4:30-6 p.m. medical operations, broader definition of art, Thursdays light search and rescue, to invite an exploration of Where: Wildwood
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Arts
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays, through Feb. 26 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Come for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques and trends; stay for open studio and make art. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
CLAUDIA POSER ART EXHIBIT
When: Through Mar. 27 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Sculptural terra cotta wall pieces explore what is being lost and what sustains us in a changing world. Contact: whitebearunitarian.org
Music LAKE WOBEGON BRASS BAND
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 5 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: 30-member British-style brass band performs marches, classical, quasi-jazz and popular selections. Tickets $22 adults and $15 students of all ages. Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org
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Lake Area Partnership and silent auction of for Families. purses, handbags, totes Contact: flapf.org and wallets. Tickets $48. Contact: familymeans. org WEDNESDAY
TRAIL WALKS
When: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 2 Where: Brown’s Creek State Trail trailhead, Stillwater Details: Get outside and walk a different local trail each week. Contact: 651-231-6968
LEARN TO CROSSCOUNTRY SKI
When: 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Chomonix Golf Course, 700 Aqua Ln., Lino Lakes Details: Introductory class for all ages 8+ and bilities. Includes ski rental and instruction. Pre-registration required, $15/adult and $10/child. Contact: 651-482-8484 or anokacounty.us
DIVE-IN MOVIE
THE ROARING TWENTIES
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Real Men Sing 11th Annual Showcase WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 WHERE: Benson Great Hall, Bethel
University, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills
DETAILS: Great Northern Union
Chorus will perform acappella and
barbershop selections with the Iowa State University Statesmen, St. John’s University mens’ choir and Shoptimus Prime, the current International Silver Medalist Collegiate Quartet.
CONTACT: gnusings.com/RMS
children 4 and older. Tickets $24 adults, $22 seniors and $12 youth. Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org
Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Free tax preparation for seniors When: 4 p.m. Sunday, and low-income resiMar. 6 dents on a first-come, Where: St. Andrews fi rst-served basis. Bring Lutheran Church ‘OLE AND LENA’S a photo ID, Social SecuSanctuary, 900 Stillwater WEDDING’ rity card and income, Rd., Mahtomedi When: 7 p.m. expense and health Details: Great River Thursday, March 3 and insurance (if obtained Chorale and the U of M Friday, March 4; 2 and 7 through MNsure) docUniversity Singers team p.m. Saturday, Mar. 5 uments. See website for with organist Bill ChouWhere: Central Cominard to present Faure’s munity Auditorium, 4857 other locations in the northeast metro, includgorgeous Requiem. Bloom Ave., White Bear ing Maplewood Library. Part of the St. Andrew’s Lake Contact: aarp.org/ Music Series and is open Details: 70th Annual money/taxes/aarp_ to the public. A free-will White Bear Lion’s Club taxaide offering will be taken. show, written by Katie Contact: Vadnais and featuring saintandrews.org or the Lake Area Dance NEIGHBORHOODS greatriverchorale.org Center. Tickets $12. Contact: NEARBY whitebearlions.org
U OF M CHORUS AND GREAT RIVER CHORALE CONCERT
Theater
SENSE & SENSIBILITY
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 25-27 and 2:30 matinee Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: University of Northwestern Maranatha Hall, 3003 Snelling Ave., St. Paul Details: Performance of Jane Austen’s timeless comedy. Contact: unwtickets. com
SHREK THE MUSICAL, JR.
When: 7 p.m. Fridays, 1 & 4 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 28 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning fi lm, Recommended for
‘ICE FISH’N OPENER’
When: 10:45 a.m. Saturdays; 6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 4:30 p.m. Sundays, through Mar.13 Where: The Seasons Dinner Theatre at Majestic Oaks, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake Details: Musical about a day of ice fishing that turns out to be anything but typical. Mael seating 2 hours prior to show. Tickets $46.95-$56.96 adults; $29.95 children 6+. Contact: 763-755-2140
Ongoing AARP TAXAIDE
When: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 1 to Apr. 18 Where: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South
GUIDED FITNESS HIKES
When: 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 25, Mar. 10 &24 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: 60-minute fitness hiking program includes warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Ages 13+. Free with vehicle permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks
When: 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: The Heights Hall & Club, 5880 Omaha Ave., Stillwater Details: Dance to live music, presented by LaDanza Dance Club. $34/couple; discount rate for fi rst-time guests. VIP social hour at 6:30 p.m., $12. Pre-registration required. Contact: ladanza stillwater@hotmail.com
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 4 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Float on water noodles or lounge on poolside chairs while enjoying the movie “Kung Fu Panda” Contact: shoreview communitycenter.org
CHOCOLATE MARCH 2016
When: 1-5 p.m., Sundays, Mar. 6, 13, & 20 Where: Various inns/B & Bs throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Enjoy a variety of chocolate delectables while touring the historic inns and FLAPF MARCH MEETING wineries of the St. Croix Valley. Check website for When: 8 a.m. details and reservations. Wednesday, Mar. 2 Contact: 651-998-0185; Where: Washington www.innsofthevalley. County Northern Service Center, 19955 Forest com Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Presentation 14TH ANNUAL on Anoka County BOWL-A-THON Violence Prevention When: 9-11:30 a.m. Programs and Services, Sunday, Mar. 6 sponsored by the Forest Where: Flaherty’s
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DIVORCE INFORMATION SESSION
When: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Mar. 7 Where: Oakdale Library, 1010 Heron Ave. N., Oakdale Details: Participants will learn the general process for getting a divorce, as well as questions about child custody, child support and spousal maintenance. Free; preregistration required. Contact: 651-4306330 or lawlibrary@ co.washington.mn.us
PEOPLE FOR POLLINATORS
When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 8 Where: Dakota Lodge, 1200 Stassen Ln., West St. Paul Details: All day symposium featuring Minnesota’s best experts with the latest on pollinators, habitat, pesticides and conservation. Sponsored by Stillwater’s Pollinator Friendly Alliance. Contact: 651-351-1100 or pollinatorfriendly.org
Help save the lake! Please join the
Friends of White Bear Lake at our informational update
Wednesday, March 2 • 6 pm Best Western White Bear Country Inn Light appetizers, a cash bar, and short program
The opportunity to raise the lake is upon us.
POWER OF THE PURSE
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Prom Center, 484 Inwood Ave., Oakdale Details: Family Means’ 8th Annual fundraiser features keynote speaker Laura Sobiech, author of ‘Fly a Little Higher’, a book about her son Zach’s ordeal with bone cancer. Event includes brunch
FoWBL.org NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO DISCUSS!
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents:
ARREST/CITATION • Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3500 block of Century Avenue after a 911 hang-up call Feb. 13. An adult male was arrested for several offenses, including violation of a domestic abuse no-contact order and multiple warrants. • A vehicle observed swerving outside the lines Feb. 13 at White Bear Avenue and Lake Avenue S. resulted in the arrest of a Circle Pines woman, 63, for fourth-degree DWI. • After a traffic stop Feb. 14 near County Road E and Highway 61, a White Bear Lake woman, 45, failed a field sobriety test and was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal. • A report of a suspected drunk driver in the 1000 block of Hwy. 96 East Feb. 17 resulted in the arrest of a North Branch
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man, 28, for DWI. • After conducting a traffic stop Feb. 17 at I-694 and Highway 61, a Lino Lakes man, 36, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI. He had an alcohol level of 0.15. • Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault incident Feb. 17 in the 1800 block of Orchard Lane. A White Bear Lake man, 41, was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault. • A St. Paul man, 26, found lying in the snow Feb. 18 in the 4900 block of Highway 61 was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant. • Officers conducting a welfare check Feb. 18 in the 2400 block of Floral Drive arrested a White Bear Lake man, 22, who had an active felony warrant. • An officer on routine patrol Feb. 18 near I-35E and County Road E observed a pickup truck twice weave over the fog line. The driver, a Maplewood man, 32, was arrested for third-degree DWI.
• A checkbook was reported stolen from a vehicle Feb. 11 in the 1900 block of Webber Street. • A woman living in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle reported Feb. 12 that someone entered her home in her absence without breaking in, and stole items worth $50. • Theft from auto was reported Feb. 15 in the 2500 block of Dorothy Avenue. Change and nonvaluable items were reported stolen from the unlocked vehicle. • Theft was reported Feb. 18 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road after someone smashed a vehicle window and stole a purse.
OTHER • A "scruffy" white dog was reported Feb. 12 running loose in traffic dragging a leash in the 3500 block of McKnight Road. • A White Bear Lake resident in the 1900
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Office reportreport ed the following incidents:
VADNAIS HEIGHTS • An argument over “family issues” between a 36-year-old man and his 33-year-old wife turned physical the evening of Feb. 11. Deputies responded to the woman’s call and her husband was quickly on his way to the Ramsey County Jail on disorderly conduct and pending fifth-degree assault charges. • A man reported being assaulted by his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day following an argument over his Valentine’s Day gift. The 28-year-old man said the woman, age unknown, “punched me in the face a few times and left about 2 a.m.” Deputies would like to speak to the woman.
block of Garden Lane reported fraudulent charges Feb. 16 on her Cities Credit Union debit card in the Minneapolis area. • An officer was dispatched Feb. 16 to the 3100 block of Hidden Lake Point Drive on an order for protection violation. The investigation is continuing. • Credit card fraud was reported Feb. 17 in the 1800 block of Birch Street. The victim had multiple unauthorized transactions on a debit card that were made in Texas. The credit card company is working to reimburse the victim for about $700 in transactions. • Police were called to a disturbance Feb. 17 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road due to a mutual argument/fight. Parties separated for the evening. • A Hugo resident reported $300 in fraud charges on his credit charge Feb. 18. He believes the information was stolen in the 1200 block of Fourth Street several weeks ago.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS • A 17-year-old 17 year old boy is facing a possible charge of “possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds” at the Academy for Sciences and Agriculture after showing a folding knife with a four-inch blade to another student Feb. 16 in their locker room.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A teen was sent to the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center on a disorderly conduct charge after displaying “offensive, abusive and obscene” behavior Feb. 16 at the Bellaire Education Center. • A 41-year-old woman took up residence at a shelter about 10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day with her two children. The woman said her 54-year-old husband is “verbally abusive” to her.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents: • An Oakdale man, 23, was cited Feb. 12 on Cedar Street N. and Birchwood Avenue N. in Birchwood for failure to stop at a stop sign. A Hugo man, 36, was also cited at the same intersection that day for failure to stop at a stop sign. • A Birchwood man, 20, was cited Feb. 16 on Hall Avenue and Hall Court for careless driving after
car. he almost hit a squad car • A Grant resident in the 1000 block of Ideal Avenue N. on Feb. 9 reported writing a donation check for charity and learning that the check had been falsely endorsed. • A Stillwater woman, 36, was cited Feb. 9 on Stillwater Road N. and Warner Avenue for disobeying the stop sign. Eleven other motorists were cited at that same intersection from Feb. 9-11. • A Mahtomedi man, 57, was arrested Feb.
12 in the 1000 block of Warner Avenue N. on an outstanding Washington County Sheriff's Office gross misdemeanor warrant. • A Mahtomedi man, 29, was arrested Feb. 14 in the 100 block of Hanson Road on a Hennepin County warrant. • A White Bear Lake woman, 55, was cited Feb. 15 in Katherine Abbott Park for having an unleashed aggressive dog in the park.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE SENIOR CENTER
White Bear Lake Senior Center is located at 2484 East County Road F Call the Senior Program at 651-653-3121 to register for the following offerings:
DROP-IN ADULT COLORING
every Wednesday from 9-10am…. Patterned color sheets & pencils provided. Come relax and experience this new trend of coloring for adults!
BOARD GAME DAY: Every second Tuesday of the month. Join us March 8th from 1-3 pm to play a game of ours, or bring your favorite one to the center to enjoy with others! The coffee will be on! “FRIEND WHO CARE” SOCIAL GROUP: Meet weekly to chat and share life’s experiences. The coffee will be on and newcomers are always welcome! 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month group meets at various local restaurants at 1:00pm
UPCOMING : March- 2 Jimmy’s, Vadnais Heights, March 16th –Blue Heron, Hugo, March 30- no meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month group meets at the Senior Center from 1-2:25pm Senior Center will be closed Friday March 25th. Also, no Meals On Wheels or Lionmobile Transportation VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meal-
T’AI-CHI FOR WELL-BEING:
This course brings about well-being through the easy, worry-free Chinese tradition of gentle movement and deep-breathing. $85/ person . Saturday, April 2nd-May 21st Central Middle School 8:30-9:30am
MARCH COMMUNITY EVENTS/RESOURCES: 70th
Annual Lion’s Club show “Ole and Lena’s Wedding” March 3,4,5 Central Middle School www.whitebearlions.org $12 per ticket FREE Workshop sponsored by CLASS (Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services) and HealthEast Hugo Clinic : “Managing Concerns About Falls” March 11, 1-2:30 pm at Rice Lake Centre 6900 -137th Street, Hugo RSVP by March 7th to 651-407-2018 Reduce your fear of falling and learn new ways to stay active as you explore Metropolitan Council on Aging’s Matter of Balance (MOB) program.
SUPPORT WHITE BEAR AREA MEALS on Wheels by eating
at the Vadnais Heights Culver’s on MARCH 10th. A portion of all sales from that day will be donated to support those receiving meals in this community!
FREE CELL PHONES FOR 911 CALLS: Call 651-429-2374. Leave
message with your name & number. You will be notifies how to receive a phone and how to use it. Phones received in the past may need to be upgraded.
On-Wheels Drivers and Kitchen Assistants. We would love for you to join our friendly team. Please call Volunteer Coordinator Karin at :651653-3128 or Karin.zindren@isd624.org Call the Senior Center at 651-653-3121 or visit www.WhiteBear.CE.Feepay.com to register for the following offerings:
FREE AARP TAX ASSISTANCE:
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSES: Refresher Course: March 7,
MAHTOMEDI SENIOR CENTER
5-9 pm South Campus High School Full course: March 15 & 17 Tues/ Thurs 8:30am -12:30 pm White Bear Senior Center
“MAXIMIZING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS” : How to make the most of your social security benefits. Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial will help you determine if social security will provide you the retirement income you need for life when you retire. March 17th & 24th 6:30-7:30 pm $29/ person Course held at White Bear Lake Schools District Center
“BASICS OF ADULT GOLF”:
Explore learning the fundamentals of golf including grip, stance, swing, use of basic clubs, golf etiquette, and overview of the game. $60 / person South Campus High School :Auxiliary Gym (with possible use of the Alrdrich Dome for an additional nominal fee) March 30-April 20 7:30-8:30 pm
February 1- April 16: M/T/TH 9-noon South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore BLVD. WALK-INS ONLY
Market Grill in Oakdale and grocery shopping.
COOKING CLASS – Bring your favorite little one (age 3-8) to a special cooking class sponsored by Mahtomedi Community Education and PowerUp. In Super Spuds from 10-11:30 AM Wednesday, March 16, learn about the different varieties of baked potatoes and add surprise toppings to create a colorful and yummy super spud. Cost is $10 per child or $20 per family. Register by visiting powerup4kids.org/classes. ENJOY BRIDGE? – Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the Bridge group twice a week Wednesday and Fridays, 1 PM. If you’re a little rusty, they’ll help you with bidding, strategy and more. Join the fun! WEEKLY ACTIVITIES – include
card making at 9 AM Mondays; bridge at 1 PM on Wednesday and Friday; and table games at 12:30 PM Fridays. Monthly activities include Book Club, Evening Star Quilters and Stitchers Club.
HISTORY CLASSES – Join local historian Kathy Simmer as she discusses captivating historical topics in her popular classes held 10 AM-Noon at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. Cost is $18/class. Call 651.407.2018. --“Weak-Minded Women?!” – March 22 - When women asked to vote in the US, they were told that their minds were too weak for politics, it would unsex them, it would cause ruin of the nation, and God didn’t want them to vote. Learn about the suffrage movement and the challenges they faced. --“It’s Good to Be King (or President)” – May 17 – Discover the special little luxuries, the unusual services, and the privileges and perks that our presidents have relished over the years. Some you may be aware of but most will likely surprise you.
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4-hour refresher – 4-8 PM, Monday, April 4 at the Mahtomedi District Education Center Room 103. $24. AARP members receive $2 discount. Call 651.407.2018 to register and receive discount. 8-hour class – noon-4 pm, Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3. Mahtomedi District Education Center Room 103. $28. AARP members receive $2 discount. Call 651.407.2018 to register and receive discount.
AARP TAX PREP – Tax Prep hosted by AARP volunteer tax preparers to assist older adults in completing their taxes. 9 am-noon, Tuesday, April 12. Call 651-407-2018 to register for a one hour appointment. WORRIED ABOUT FALLING?–
Reduce your fear of falling and learn new ways to stay active during a free workshop, ManagingConcerns About Falls, offered 1-2:30 PM, Friday, March 11 at Rice Lake Centre. Presenter Deb Gisch, RN, will introduce MOB, the Metropolitan Council on Aging’s Matter of Balance program. MOB addresses physical, social and cognitive factors affecting the chance of falling. Enjoy refreshments and, if interested, sign up for a MOB program. Leave the presentation with literature about other ways to stay active offered throughout our communities. This free presentation is sponsored by CLASS (Consortium of Lakes Area Senior Service) and HealthEast Hugo Clinic in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Rice Lake Centre is at 6900 137th St. in Hugo, adjacent to Hugo Public Works. RSVP by Monday, March 7 by contacting kathleen.stahnke@isd832. net or 651-407-2018.
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CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY at the noon-1 PM Community Luncheon on Wednesday, March 2. Enjoy corned beef and cabbage, spirited conversation and live entertainment. Reservations required no later than noon Monday, Feb. 29. Cost is $6. Call 651.407.2018.
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6. Protestors for peace stand at Fourth Street and Highway 61 encouraging an end to war. — Roxanne Townshend
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7. New White Bear Lake City Manager Ellen Richter, left, was introduced by Lion President Mary Kass at the annual Lions membership meeting Feb. 11 at Gulden's restaurant. — Carter Johnson
5. Bob Hellen received a Recognition of Service Award from Vadnais Heights Mayor Marc Johannsen at Jimmy's Event Center. Hellen recently stepped down from the city's Planning Commission after 12 years of service. He is also a member of the Vadnais Heights Lions Club, and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award by Vadnais Heights Rotary. He also volunteers at Vadnais Heights Elementary School where he tutors children. — Carter Johnson
8. Charity McClung, owner of Sweet Home in downtown White Bear Lake, poses with friend Bobby Larson during Ladies Night Out Feb. 18. — Roxanne Townshend
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Lunch with the governor Students from Willow Lane Elementary School helped serve Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith and other members of their entourage during a lunchtime visit to Donatelli’s Restaurant in White Bear Lake Tuesday, Feb. 9. The governor decided to visit the local restaurant after receiving a persuasive letter from student Alexina Erickson. Prior to working their shifts in the restaurant, the students participated in practical job interviews and training sessions. Below: Alexina Erickson relays some lunch specials to Lt. Governor Tina Smith during her stint as a server at Donatelli’s. At right: Governor Dayton gives Willow Lane Elementary School student Jeremy Kolb his card before departing for his next appointment.
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Bears, Zephyrs advance in section hockey play BY MARK AGUIRRE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
To the winner go the spoils, and for the White Bear Lake boys' hockey team, the spoils comes in the form of touted and highly regarded Stillwater. The fi fth-seeded Bears handed No. 4 Roseville a 4-1 defeat last Saturday at Aldrich Arena, the same day that Stillwater was brushing aside seventh-seeded Irondale/St. Anthony 7-4. White Bear and the Ponies came together on Tuesday (after press time). The other portion of the Class 4AA bracket has sixth-seeded Woodbury squaring off against No. 2 Hill-Murray. The Pioneers beat seventh-seeded Mounds View 4-1, while the Royals were beating No. 3 Tartan 3-1. The Section 4AA finals are set for Friday night at Aldrich Arena. Alex Will gave White Bear Lake a 1-0 edge against Roseville with a goal at the 2:20 mark of the opening period. An Austin Carroll goal at 4:42
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of the second period kicked their lead to 2-0, and Brett Meister and Chase Hamsted added insurance markers in the final period. Roseville ended Bear goalie Brandon Dornfeld's shutout bid when Jeremy Suciu scored with just 0:26 remaining in the game. The Bears finished with a 23-13 advantage in shots-on-goal. Top-seeded Zephs roll Meanwhile in Section 4A, the Mahtomedi Zephyrs opened with an impressive 11-2 victory over St. Paul Como Park, and are set to meet fi fth-seeded Totino Grace on Wednesday night at Roseville Arena. The Zephs made quick work out of St. Paul Como. They put together a huge 7-0 lead after the fi rst period, and led 11-1 after two perods. Mahtomedi underscored its dominance with a 39-17 advantage in shotson-goal. Joe Forciea, Jake Anderson, and
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Three Bear wrestlers qualify for state individual tournament The White Bear Lake wrestling team will be sending three Bears to the individual state championships at the Xcel Energy Center on Feb. 26 and 27. Qualifying for the trip to state were Seniors Tom Adair at 113 and Joe Dittel at 182. Both earned the trip as runners-up for their weight classes. Sophomore J.J. Andress earned a spot by placing first as the 4AAA 106 Champion. Andress started the day with a bye in the first round and then went on to win all of his remaining matches to take first place. He posted a 15-5 decision over Shilson from Centennial and avenged an earlier loss to Nick Dunagan from Mounds View by defeating Dunagan 4-1 in the championship match. Adair won his first two match-
es putting him in the championship match against Kruse from Stillwater. Adair lost his championship bid which led him into the true second round. In the true second match he faced Nick Strasser from Spring Lake Park. Adair beat Strasser 11-9 earning true second and his second trip to state. Dittel had two wins, which put him in the championship at 182. His first round pin over Johnson from Spring Lake Park avenged a loss from last week in the team section. His next match up was an exciting overtime victory over the number one seeded wrestler, Huntley from Stillwater, in the second round. They went seven rounds before Dittel successfully James Huntley 2-1. In the championship, Dittel suffered a shoulder injury which
led to an injury default, earning him second place and his second trip to state. Other Bear wrestlers who placed at individual sectionals were sophomore T.J. Turinske, who placed third in the 120 pound category; sophomore Kris Thury, who placed fourth at 126 pounds; sophomore Isaiah Baker, who placed fifth at 132 pounds; sophomore Ethan Longhenry, who placed sixth at 152 pounds; senior Jim Zinter, who placed fourth at 170 pounds; senior Austin Devaney, who took third place at 195; freshman Luke Parzyck, who took third in the 220 weight category; and senior Mike Williams, who also took third at 285. Carol Zinter
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Bear wrestlers, from left to right, J.J. Andress, Tom Adair and Joe Dittel advanced to the state wrestling tournament as individuals.
Zephyr wrestlers finish strong at sections After reaching the semi-finals of MSHSL Section 4AA team tournament last weekend, the Zephyr wrestling team competed in the 4AA individual section tournament over the weekend at Henry Sibley. To qualify for the upcoming MSHSL state tournament, a wrestler needed to finish in first or second place in their respective weight classes. The Zephyrs entered 14 wrestlers in the tournament and after two days of intense competition, the Zephyrs had 12 wrestlers place in the top six. The
Zephyrs were led by senior captain Devin Fitzpatrick, 152, who repeated as Section 4AA Champion. Devin earned a 5th trip to the state tournament by recording his 100th career pin in the championship match. At 160 pounds, junior captain Evan Lawrence took second place and earned a berth in the state tournament. Competing in his first section tournament, 8th grader Reid Lawrence bounced back from an early loss and wrestled his way all the way back to the true second match where
he defeated Mo Shay of Washington Tech 14-2 to secure a berth in the state tournament. Junior TJ Tumbleson, 195, placed third and finished the season 24 16. Senior captain John Vanstrum, 220 finished in 4th place and finished his career with a 22 - 19 season record. Nate Kujawa, 8th grade, 20-19 also finished in 4th place. Finishing in 5th place for the Zephyrs were Bryce Fitzpatrick, 113, Zach Kelsey, 132, Mitch Bradley, 170, Ben Nelson, 182, and Tommy Firminger,
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Mahtomedi wrestlers Even Lawrence, Devin Fitzpatrick and Reid Lawrence, left to right, holding bracket charts, will compete in the state wrestling tournament starting Friday.
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Mahtomedi gymnasts close successful season at state On Friday the Zephyr gymnastic team competed in the state team meet at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion. Beginning the meet and sticking beam were senior captain Beth Kurkowski with a 9.275 followed by junior Nicole Hemstad (8.75). The Zephyrs then had their highest floor team score in three years (37.45) starting with Kurkowski with a stunning 9.7, which was the highest of the entire 1A state team meet, followed by sophomore Haley Oswald (9.4), sophomore Livi Hurt (9.2), and Hemstad (9.15). Oswald and Kurkowski added to the team score by tying for vault with tsuk and yurchenko tucks (9.125) as well as junior Annikki Neubeck (8.7). Kurkowski also earned a 9.4 on bars increasing the team score. The Zephyrs finished with a score of 141.325, a seventh place finish at state.
Kurkowski, Hurt, and Oswald also qualified at sections to compete in the MN State High School League individual championships the next day, Saturday, Feb. 20, also at the U of M Sports Pavilion. The three went 12 for 12, hitting each of their four routines. Starting on bars, Kurkowski gave a solid performance earning a 9.35, which was enough to claim fifth place overall in 1A state. The next event was beam and all three athletes stuck: Oswald with a 9.225 earning 10th place, Hurt with 9.175 a 13th place finish, and Kurkowski with an 8.85. Their third event, floor, was again impressive. Hurt began with a 9.175, Oswald followed with a 9.3 qualifying for 12th place, and Kurkowski closed with a 9.625. The final event, vault, led to strong scores: Hurt (9.1), Oswald (9.175), and Kurkowski earned her season high score of
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Mahtomedi gymnasts finished seventh overall at the state team meet Feb. 19.
9.35. In the allaround average of the four event scores, Kurkowski placed fifth, and Oswald and
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Zephyr gymnastics coach Debbie Driscoll displays her Coach of the Year award presented at the state tournament banquet. She won the same award in 1996 and 2006.
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The White Bear Lake boys' basketball team will face some tough sledding in the Section 4(4A) playoffs. The Bears (4-22) will enter the event seeded eighth, and will travel to Woodbury to face the top-seeded Royals in the opening round on Wednesday night. Woodbury beat the Bears twice in Suburban East play this past season. The winner of that game will meet
the winner of the game featuring fourth-seeded North St. Paul and No. 5 East Ridge. The other portion of the section bracket has second-seeded Cretin-Derham Hall hosting No. 7 St. Paul Central and No. 3 Tartan entertaining sixth-seeded Stillwater. Mark Aguirre
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MAHTOMEDI — Mahtomedi High School gymnastics coach Debbie Driscoll was named the 2016 Class A Coach of the Year by the Minnesota State Gymnastics Coaches Association. In her 39th season as head coach of the Zephyrs gymnastics team, this is the third time Driscoll has earned this honor. Some of her other accolades include: 10 state championships, 36 conference championships, and a current record of 346-19.
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The other portion of the section bracket has second-seeded St. Paul Johnson hosting No. 7 St. Paul Como Park, and third-seeded Columbia Heights hosting No. 6 Fridley. Mahtomedi lost in overtime to North St. Paul in their Metro East Conference and regular season finale, snapping a four game winning streak.
2016 State 1A coach of the year. She had previously won it in 1996 and 2006. Submitted
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Zeph boys face Pioneers A top seed and a playoff date with No. 8 Hill-Murray was the bounty of a 19-7 finish for the Mahtomedi boys' basketball crew. The Zephyrs will host the Pioneers on Wednesday night, and the winner of that game will square off against the winner of the game featuring fourth-seeded Totino-Grace and fifth-seeded St. Anthony Village. Mahtomedi beat Hill-Murray both times they played in the Metro East.
banquet on Thursday at the Minneapolis Marriott, head coach Debbie Driscoll was awarded the
Tim led the way offensively for the Mahtomedi boys’ hockey team in a non-conference matchup against Totino-Grace. The Zephyr senior forward had a hat trick and added an assist in a 9-5 Zephyr triumph over the Eagles. Tim was named all conference honorable mention and took third place at state in 2015. He is a leader in Mahtomedi FCA while maintaining a 3.1 GPA. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015
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YEAR AGO THIS WEEK February 2015 ends with three straight days of belowzero morning temperatures, bringing the monthly total of below-zero days to 14. Snowfall totaled 5.2”, bringing the season total to 30.1”.
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— An over-the-top, nonsensical, sporadically humorous, wacky, cameo-studded (Justin Bieber, Billy Zane, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kiefer Sutherland, Justin Theroux, Sting, Christine Taylor, Anne Wintour, Willie Nelson, Naomi Campbell, Susan Sarandon, Macaulay Culkin, Katie Couric, Tommy Hilfiger, M.C. Hammer, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Vera Wang, Kim Kardashian West, Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Mika, Jane Pauley, Susan Boyle, Milla Jovovich and Fred Armisen), 102-minute, satirical spoof in which a widowed, has-been model (Ben Stiller), who is famous for his “blue steel” stare and is short on brain cells is aided by a model friend (Owen Wilson) and a sexy fashion Interpol agent (Penélope Cruz) in Rome when the life of his estranged, plus-size model son (Cyrus Arnold) is threatened after he is kidnapped from an Italian orphanage by a resentful, disgruntled fashion designer (Will Ferrell) and his accomplices (Kristen Wiig) out for revenge.
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Women (French) 5. Hyrax 8. Distress signal 11. Trade 13. Large northern deer 14. The 3 Wise Men 15. Marten of N Asian forests 16. Hoover’s agency 17. Received an A 18. 2nd Islamic month 20. Light brown 21. Clarified butter used in Indian cookery 22. Frankness 25. Argentina’s capital 30. Citizen of Kenya or Zimbabwe 31. Noah’s boat 32. Family of languages in So. Africa 33. Inappropriate 38. Scientific workplace 41. Hungriness 43. Say to talk about an annoying topic 45. Sing and play for somebody 47. Strike buster 49. A citizen of Thailand 50. Civil Rights group 55. Honest Company’s Jessica 56. ‘__ death do us part 57. Malarias 59. Claim against another’s property 60. Mined metal-bearing mineral 61. Dashery 62. Capacity unit 63. Primary color 64. Indian dress
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Submitted caucus locations DFL: Precinct caucuses for Democrats are 7 p.m. March 1 at Mahtomedi High School. The purpose of the precinct caucus is to meet Democrats in your neighborhood and socialize, vote for a Presidential nominee, vote on resolutions, elect delegates to the next convention and elect precinct officers. Participants must be present sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to vote for the Democratic Presidential nominee. Democrats from the city of White Bear Lake south of Cedar Avenue, Mahtomedi, Birchwood and Willernie will meet at Mahtomedi Senior High School, 8000 75th St. N. (Washington County 12).
GOP: Republican precinct caucuses for Senate District 38, House District 38B, will take place Tuesday, March 1 at White Bear Lake High School, North Campus, 5054 Division Ave., White Bear Lake. Registration begins at 6 p.m., speakers begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium and precinct caucuses start at 7 p.m. House District 38B covers all of Dellwood, North Oaks and White Bear Township and portions of Hugo and White Bear Lake. To find your precinct and caucus location, go to WWW.MNVOTESINFO.SOS.STATE.MN.US Precinct caucuses mark the beginning of the GOP's endorsement process of local and federal candidates for office. All citizens who live in their precinct, will be voting age by election day, Nov. 8, 2016, and agree to support Republican principles are eligible to attend their
neighborhood GOP caucus and seek delegate positions. Delegates and alternates elected at the precinct caucuses will attend the Senate District Convention on March 19. Green: The Green Party will hold a suburban caucus for all suburban communities in Congressional District 4 on Tuesday, March 1, 7-9 p.m. at White Bear Lake City Hall, upstairs meeting room, 4701 Highway 61 in White Bear Lake. There will be a straw poll for the five Green candidates for President. For more information, call Diane, 651-653-4385.
OBITUARY NOTICES
Elizabeth “Sue” Johnson
Douglas James Swanson
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, died unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2016 at age 53. Sue graduated from Mariner Senior High in White Bear Lake in 1980. A life long learner, she received her Medical Secretary Diploma in 1990, an Associate in Arts Degree in 2002, became a Certified Coding Associate in 2011, and earned a Certificate in Medical Office Support in 2013. She proudly worked as a medical transcriptionist for many years. She had a quick wit and beautiful smile. Sue was an avid reader on many subjects, and was a passionate fan of the New Orleans band The Radiators. She attended as many of their concerts as possible, even traveling out of state to do so. Sue had a compassionate heart and was a very thoughtful person. She always sent cards to family and friends for birthdays, holidays and special occasions. She loved all animals, especially cats. She is survived by her mother, Louise Pardee and partner Joe Schwartzberg of White Bear Lake; father Robert Lee Johnson and wife Nancy of Inver Grove Heights; sisters Cindy (Allen Perry) Johnson of Redwood City, Calif., Liz (Tim) Foreman of Minneapolis, Melissa (Bill) Lindau of St. Paul; nephews Bill and Dalton Lindau; nieces Stefanie and Rosalyn Foreman, and Rebecca Lindau; great-nephew Owen Lindau, and special friend Tom Carbone. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi (wbuuc.org) on March 12 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sue's favorite charity are appreciated: The Humane Society of the United States at www.humanesociety.org.
Died February 19, 2016 at age 95. Preceded in death by wife Ruth. Survived By his sister Gloria (Lally) Maplewood, sons Ronald of White Bear, Dennis (Debby), Oakdale and daughter Julie and grandson Brian, both of Long Beach, Calif. Doug was born in 1920 and grew up on St. Paul’s East Side. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, serving as electricians mate aboard LCT-81, a landing craft in the Pacific Theater. He was discharged December 1945. Doug married Ruth Stutzman of St. Paul in 1947 and was one of the first to build a Bacchus home on Blomquist in Sunrise Park in 1953. He worked as machinist and electrician for Standard Conveyer, Arlington Machine and Trussbilt, retiring in 1986. The family loved to travel and enjoyed many camping trips out west. He ushered at church and enjoyed golfing, fishing and his WWII navy reunions. Doug was a loving and caring husband, father and friend and will be missed by family and friends. Memorial service Thursday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake. Visitation 10 a.m. Lunch to follow Service. Private family interment. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home.
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Marianne Rubenzer (German Mary) of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 24 at age 88 due to a severe fall. Born in Glogow, Poland on Oct. 7, 1927 to Charlotte Eisel and Wilhelm Henning. She survived the horrors of WWII in Berlin, Germany. She is survived by son Ken (Lynn), daughters Kay (Tony Grier) and Robin Lowell, 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church and organized a successful rosary circle in her home. Her greatest joy was being with her family. Mary was the most loving and giving human being you could find. Known as German Mary in White Bear Lake where many knew her and enjoyed her company and good times. Services were held Jan. 30 at St. Pius X in White Bear Lake. Donations preferred to help fund a marker.
DEATH NOTICES
Joshua Tyler Papenheim Joshua Tyler Papenheim, 20, of White Bear Lake, formerly of Oak Run, California, died Feb. 10. A memorial gathering was held Feb. 20 at Jimmy's in Vadnais Heights.
Carson Kelby Wimmer Carson Kelby Wimmer, 7, of Gem Lake, died Feb. 14. Mass of Christian Burial Feb. 19 at St. Mary of the Lake Church in White Bear Lake.
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It is an honor to recommend Aidan Carlson as this year’s Wildwood Elementary Academic Scholar. Aidan has proven himself to be an outstanding student as well as a respected citizen of our second grade classroom. Aidan has many interests outside of school as well. He recently performed in the Missoula Theater production of Sleeping Beauty. He has been in gymnastics for over five years. He enjoys snowboarding and recently started dancing at FSDC Dance Studio. Aidan is a very positive leader and role model for his classmates as he is a passionate learner and considerate to everyone he meets. Aidan is an excellent representative of what makes Wildwood Elementary an extraordinary place to learn and grow.
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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: NRS 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4610 N Milton Str Shoreview MN 55126 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. National Recovery Services, LLC 4610 N Milton Str Shoreview MN 55126 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: Patrick M. O’Donnell Signed: February 11, 2016 Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 17 and 24, 2016.
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CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on March 9, 2016, 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 Luke Michaud for a Conditional Use Permit for a corner side yard setback variance in order to demolish the existing non-conforming deck and construct a larger deck at 1910 Mahtomedi Avenue. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on March 15, 2016, 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 24, 2016.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE (CASE NO. 16-1-Z) TO AMEND SECTIONS 1302 AND 1303 OF THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW SOLAR PANELS AS AN ACCESSORY USE IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, TO ESTABLISH DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BOTH ROOF-MOUNTED AND GROUND-MOUNTED SYSTEMS IN ALL DISTRICTS, AND TO ALLOW GROUND-MOUNTED SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS WITH THE APPROVAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE. All persons who desire to be heard on this ordinance will be given the opportunity at that meeting. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 24, 2016.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2016 MILL & OVERLAY PROJECT ON: BALD EAGLE AVENUE / FOURTH STREET / LINDEN STREET / COMMERCE BOULEVARD / COMMERCE COURT / LINDEN STREET / WILLOW AVENUE / BUERKLE ROAD CITY PROJECT NOS.: 16-01, 16-04, 16-06 AND 16-13 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the White Bear Lake City Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 4701 Highway 61, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on March 8, 2016, to consider the making of an improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 and 429.111. The improvements include mill and overlay and/or total replacement of the bituminous pavement surface. The estimated total project improvement cost is $2,210,534.00. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the abutting property benefiting from the improvement in the following project areas: City Project Nos. 16-01, 16-04, 16-06 and 16-13 • Bald Eagle Avenue (from Florence Street to Fourth Street) • Fourth Street (from Otter Lake Road to TH 61) • Linden Street (from Pine Street to County Road F) • Commerce Boulevard (from Elm Street to Linden Street) • Commerce Court (from Commerce Blvd to West cul-de-sac) • Linden Street (from Dell Street to County Road E) • Willow Avenue (from Orchard Lane to Dell Street) • Buerkle Road (from Railroad tracks to White Bear Avenue) Such persons who desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Mark L. Burch, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Published two times im the White Bear Press on February 24 and March 2, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 832 MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS Sealed Proposals will be received by Independent School District 832 at its District Offices, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, until 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Proposals are being requested on the purchase of transportation services. A mandatory informational meeting will be held at the District Offices, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at which time prospective service providers may inform themselves of the District’s specific transportation needs. Service Providers may also examine maps, schedules, current route lists and other information made available by the District. Proposals must be submitted on proposal forms “Exhibit A” furnished by the District and be in accordance with the specifications. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities or irregularities; to accept or reject any portion of a quotation, when quotations are by items and to accept or reject any or all quotations; and to make arrangements in the best interest of the School District. All proposals are to be addressed to Rochel Manders, Director of Business Services, Mahtomedi Public Schools– ISD #832, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 and be properly identified with the inscription: TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROPOSAL. Specifications will be available electronically by e-mail upon request to the Mahtomedi Public Schools Transportation Office, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Requests for Specifications should be made to Arlen Hviding, at: arlen@ceso.us. Questions regarding the specifications must be addressed to Arlen Hviding, via e-mail at arlen@ceso.us. Questions concerning this quotation must be made in writing and response to such questions will be made in writing. All proposals, once delivered to the District, must remain effective until 60 days after the opening. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 17 and 24, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2016 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held January 7, 2016, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER BY TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON - Judy Schwartz, acting as temporary chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE - Present: Mike Chevalier; Mary Jo Deters; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Judy Schwartz; Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio; and Acadia Hegedus, school board student representative. Absent: Lucy Payne. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Deters moved, Donovan seconded, approval of agenda. Carried. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - Temporary School Board Chair July Schwartz noted the $44,970.93 in donations and expressed the school district’s formal thank you. Donovan moved, Deters seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS-A) Election of Chairperson - Donovan moved, Deters seconded, to nominate Lucy Payne as chairperson. All those voting in favor thereof: Chevalier, Deters, Donovan, McGraw and Schwartz. Approval of Lucy Payne as chairperson. Carried. B) Election of Clerk/Vice Chair - Donovan moved, Deters seconded, to nominate Julie McGraw as clerk/vice chair. All those voting in favor thereof: Chevalier, Deters, Donovan and Schwartz. Approval of Julie McGraw as clerk/vice chair. Carried. C) Election of Treasurer - Deters moved, Chevalier seconded, to nominate Kevin Donovan as treasurer. All those voting in favor thereof: Chevalier, Deters, McGraw and Schwartz. Approval of Kevin Donovan
as treasurer. Carried. D) Salaries of Board Members and Officers - Donovan moved, Deters seconded, approval to be compensated the average of the 916 member school districts. Compensation will be chair $5,715; clerk/vice chair $5,276; treasurer $5,222; and other members $5,138. Carried. E) Consideration of Board Member Appointments for 2016 - Temporary Chair Judy Schwartz made school board committee appointments. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITION – A) Student/Staff/Community Recognition - The following volunteers were recognized by the school board and administration: Passage of the Operating Levy Volunteers: Andrea Ciegelski, Scott Singer, Absent: Chuck DeCoster, Alex Rogochevski. Open Enrollment Task Force Volunteers: Andrea Ciegelski, Kevin Donovan, Megan J. Hamm-Reitan, Bern Hapke, Mark Larson, Rochel Manders, Julie McGraw. Absent: Bridget Bruner, Timothy DeWuske, Al Fletcher, Lee Johnson, Dawn Maslowski, Tim Mitchell, Jean Oswald, Lucy Payne, Jason Walker, Phil Watkins. Strategic Planning Committee Volunteers: Mary Jo Deters, Bern Hapke, Mark Larson, Judson Marshall, Judith Schwartz, Scott Singer, Susan Sorenson, Lynne Viker, Cathy Wyland. Absent: Kristeen Anderson, Adam Beyer, Julie Conzemius, Dawn Dworak, Mark Hamre, Loren Langan, Virginia Mancini, Kelly Olsen, Paula Tansom. District Finance Committee Volunteers: Jerry Freeman, Kerri Mitchell. Absent: Fred Nehrer. B) Becky Anderson, Family and Consumer Science teacher, updated the school board and administration on the current Culinary Arts I & II courses which include cooking methods, safety & sanitation and healthy eating. New FACS courses for the 2016-2017 school year are Baking and Pastries (baking methods, food decorating, candy making) and Essential Skills for Life (financial planning, career exploration, consumer rights). Potential Future FACS courses include: Molecular Gastronomy, Sports Nutrition and Teacher Cadet. Current FACS students impressed the school board and volunteers by catering the Volunteer Reception before the school board meeting. C) Beth Rehfuss, College in the Schools Anatomy & Physiology teacher, presented on this new CIS course where students build their understanding of the material through process oriented guided inquiry learning, in depth dissection labs in collaboration with the University of MN and Biomedical Industry research with an emphasis on technology. The students are teaming with Mahtomedi High School’s Fab Lab Toy Engineering Class to create an educational medical toy. Students can earn four University of MN semester credits upon completion of the course. D) Tiffany Moore, American Sign Language teacher, presented on the new immersive ASL I course using the university level curriculum “Signing Naturally.” Students build a receptive and expressive vocabulary through signing songs, creating videos with Google Classroom, participating in study groups and learning from the Guthrie Theater’s interpreted performances. ASL II & III will be offered in the 2016-2017 school year with plans for ASL IV in 2017-2018. PUBLIC COMMENT- The following members of the audience spoke to the school board about: A School Petition to create a central Washington County School District by consolidating the Mahtomedi School District #832 and the Stillwater School District #834, Bob Zick. Proposed Private Ice Arena on School District Property, Request for Information, Larry Lanoux. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE - School Board Student Representative Acadia Hegedus reported on the following events at Mahtomedi High School: this year’s Silverbelle Winter Formal Dance will have a Star Wars theme, Parents Night Out raised $1600 for gifts for Jackson Elementary students, winter sports, ECO Club plastic water bottle sculpture to promote reusable bottles. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the minutes from the December 10, 2015, regular school board meeting. Carried. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS – A) Temporary Chair Judy Schwartz reviewed the calendar of events. ACTION ITEMS – A) Approval of Operating Practices - Superintendent Mark Larson recommended that the school board adopt the Mahtomedi School Board and Superintendent Leadership Team Operating Practices that were reviewed at the December 10, 2015, school board study session. The four expectations are 1) How we relate to one another (unity, conflict and decision making), 2) How we communicate (boundaries, transparency, being informed), 3) How we govern (roles, responsibilities and expectations), and 4) How we conduct meetings (meeting protocol/process and participation). Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the Operating Practices. Carried. B) Approval of Policies - Chevalier moved, Deters seconded approval of the following policies: 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget, 701.1 - Modification of School District Budget, 702 – Accounting, 703 - Annual Audit, 704 - Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System, 705 – Investments, 707 - Transportation of Public School Students, 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students, 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy, 710 - Extracurricular Transportation, 711 - Video Recording on School Buses, 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses, 713 - Student Activity Accounting, 720 - Vending Machines, 799 - Purchase of and Payment for Goods and Services, 801 - Equal Access to School Facilities for Secondary Students, 807 - Health and Safety Program, 898 - Vandalism, 899 - Closing of Schools, 902 - Use of School Facilities, 904 - Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Non-School Persons, 904 – Procedures, 905 – Advertising, 906 - Community Notification of Predatory Offenders, 920 - Advisory Committees Involving Citizens. Carried. C) 2015-2016 School Calendar Revisions - Chevalier moved, Deters seconded, approval of the 2015-2016 school calendar revisions: October 14, 2015 no school due to a power outage at Mahtomedi High School and Middle School, February 19, 2016 Mahtomedi Middle School conferences changed to a staff development day. Carried. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Superintendent Mark Larson reported on the following: Mahtomedi High School ninth grade students were the cover story of the AMSD January newsletter reporting on their field trip to the Science Museum’s exhibit “Race Are We So Different”, Wildwood Elementary students holiday sing-a-long, O.H. Anderson Elementary Exploradome, Mahtomedi Middle School students’ service learning projects: holiday decorations for St. Andrew Village and Kash for Kids, Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) Fall Fundraising participation prize of substitute teaching for a teacher at each of the schools. Mahtomedi High School Baseline on Health and Wellness project through student focus groups and a pilot survey to develop an effective all student survey. ADJOURNMENT- Chevalier moved, Deters seconded, adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Carried. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Acting Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 24, 2016.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2016 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held January 28, 2016, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE - Present: Mike Chevalier (arrived 7:05 p.m.); Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; and Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio. Absent: Mary Jo Deters. Also present: Rochel Manders, Director of Business Services; Mike Neubeck, Mahtomedi Middle School Principal; Julie Osterbauer, Director of Building and Grounds; Cathy Wyland, Community Education Director. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - Donovan moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS – A) Abatement Bonds/Parking Lots Update - Rochel Manders, Director of Business Services; Dave Rey, Anderson-Johnson Associates and Paul Spakousky, Center for Efficient School Operations reviewed with the board the recommendations for the improvements to the district’s parking lots and sidewalks. Recommendations being considered included: 1.) District Office - reconstruct the existing parking lot and sidewalk 2.) O.H. Anderson Elementary - add two lane loops on the south side with twelve additional car parking spots and expand the bus area 3.) Mahtomedi Middle School and High School - add a walking trail, improve current parking lot traffic flow and create a parking lot closer to the school buildings. Mike Neubeck, Mahtomedi Middle School Principal suggested improving and expanding the current middle school entrance to be the main entrance for the high school and creating a new middle school entrance.
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All recommendations will improve traffic flow and student safety. B) 2016-2017 Open Enrollment - Superintendent Mark Larson discussed with school board members the projected enrollment numbers for the 2016-2017 school year and the recommendations that will be brought forward to the February 11 school board meeting. The district received 256 open enrollment applications during Window #1 (September 8, 2015 -January 15, 2016). C) Legislative Update - Superintendent Mark Larson and school board members discussed the current legislative goals and a need to advocate for them. The Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) legislative platform includes: Creating the World’s Best Workforce; Stabilize Education Funding; Increase Referendum and Debt Service Equalization; Local Control and Teacher Quality; Increase access to High Quality, School-Based Prekindergarten Programs. D) Mid-Year Review of School Board Goals - Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed with school board members the four school board goals: 1. More visible and active role in the community. 2. Continue professional development. 3. Work outside the district to make positive change in the larger education arena. Board members are reviewing the fourth “customer service” goal. CLOSE MEETING - Donovan moved, Schwartz seconded, approval to close meeting. Carried. Meeting closed at 9:05 p.m. A) Discussion of Personnel Matter Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(a) - Superintendent Mid-Year Review. OPEN MEETING - Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, approval to open meeting. Carried. Meeting opened at 9:43 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, adjournment. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. Submitted by: Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 24, 2016.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 35 (ZONING) OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, March 7, 2016, at 7:10 p.m., to consider the motion to amend Section 7-4 – Airspace Zones and 7-5 – Land Use Safety Regulations in Airport Hazard Areas of Ordinance No. 35 (Zoning), and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 17th day of February, 2016. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Lake on February 24, 2016.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 30, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,846.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Melanie Moberg, single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Waterstone Mortgage Corporation, a Corporation TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 10037150000016178-4 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Waterstone Mortgage Corporation, a Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota,Recorder , on October 19, 2011, as Document No. 4301184 and re-recorded on June 18, 2013, as Document No. 4407509. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: December 20, 2013 , and recorded December 30, 2013 by Document No. 4438520 . LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 1 and 2, Block 11, Second Addition to New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota, except that portion of said Lot 1 conveyed to the County of Ramsey as set forth in Warranty Deed filed in Book 769 of Deeds, Page 234, as Document No. 670644 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 205 6th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 PROPERTY I.D: 29-30-23-14-0010 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Six and 82/100 ($162,826.82) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on November 5, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County City Hall, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2016, or the next business day if May 5, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 16, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00282-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4541508 09/16/2015, 09/23/2015, 09/30/2015, 10/07/2015, 10/14/2015, 10/21/2015 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for February 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM , has been postponed to March 24, 2016 at 10:00 AM, located at Ramsey County City Hall, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN 55102, Ramsey Minnesota The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 24, 2016, or the next business day if September 24, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: February 18, 2016 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Jennifer K Fischer (0311248) Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (952) 232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00282-1 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE DEEMED A DEBT COLLECTOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. A-4558768 02/24/2016 Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 24, 2016.
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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-PUBW18567/KB OPENING DATE: 3/10/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM CONCRETE REHABILITATION ON COUNTY ROAD I, LARPENTEUR AVENUE, LEXINGTON AVENUE, SHEPARD ROAD AND WARNER ROAD. PROJECT TO INCLUDE CONCRETE JOINT AND PANEL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMPS, ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW18490/KB OPENING DATE: MARCH 10, 2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS S.P. 062-631-015 MINN. PROJ. NO. STPM 6214 (063) BID OPENING THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 @ 2:00 PM Ramsey County will receive sealed bids for BID #PUBW0000018490 Reconstruction of the Maryland Avenue (CSAH 31) Bridge No. 62525 until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Room 210 Court House, 15 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Immediately thereafter, all bids will be opened publicly and read aloud in the Procurement Office, Room 210 Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Major items of work include, but are not limited to: removal of roadway, curb, utilities and partial bridge; repair, preservation and preparation of bridge substructure; construction of roadway, curb and utilities; construction of Bridge No. 62525 substructure and superstructure; and mill and overlay of roadway. The project site is located 0.18 miles east of the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Jackson Street in the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The following information is required to obtain documents: Ramsey County uses Onvia DemandStar (“DemandStar”), an internet purchasing network, to post competitive solicitations (http://www.demandstar. com/). Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” A minimum goal of 14.5% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 900 CITY HALL ANNEX, 25 WEST FOURTH STREET, 9TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102. 2/25/2016. 1:30 P.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-PUBW-18677/KB OPENING DATE: 3/10/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY IS SEEKING THE SERVICES OF AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT WITH EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING AND CONTACT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WHITE BEAR AVENUE BETWEEN INTERSTATE 94 AND BEECH STREET IN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. SOLICITATION: RFP-JTPA1262-KR OPENING DATE: MARCH 17, 2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE JOB SEEKERS ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION/TRAINING, AND/OR SUPPORT SERVICES TO SUCCEED IN A COMPETITIVE LABOR MARKET AND TO MATCH EMPLOYERS WITH THE SKILLED WORKERS THEY NEED TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, 2098 11TH AVE E, NORTH ST. PAUL, MN 55109. MARCH 03, 2016. 1:00 P.M. CST SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW18491/KB OPENING DATE: 03/24/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS S.P. 062-609-066 MINN. PROJ. NO. HSIP 6216 (150) BID OPENING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 @ 2:00 PM Ramsey County will receive sealed bids for BID #PUBW0000018491
www.presspubs.com County Road H / I35 W Interchange Construction until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Room 210 Court House, 15 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Immediately thereafter, all bids will be opened publicly and read aloud in the Procurement Office, Room 210 Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Major items of work include, but are not limited to: grading, bituminous and concrete surfacing, ADA improvements, signals, lighting, TMS and bridges. The improvements extend along County Road H (CSAH 9) from west of Old Highway 8 (CSAH 77) to the easterly I-35W ramp terminal and include reconstruction of the Trunk Highway 10/County Highway 10/County Road H intersection. The following information is required to obtain documents: Ramsey County uses Onvia DemandStar (“DemandStar”), an internet purchasing network, to post competitive solicitations (http://www.demandstar. com/). Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” A minimum goal of 12.5% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 1425 PAUL KIRKWOLD DR, MARSDEN RM, ARDEN HILLS. 03/14/2016. 1:00 P.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRR-1737-MS OPENING DATE: 3/24/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH, DELIVER, AND PROVIDE ALL SERVICES NECESSARY FOR THE PRINTING OF ELECTION BALLOTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 90 WEST PLATO BOULEVARD, SAINT PAUL, MN 55107. 3/10/2016. 10:00 A.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 24, 2016.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DAKOTA DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL COURT FILE NO.: 19HA-CV-15-2062 RESCHEDULED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY Maria del Carmen Gutierrez, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Chao Yang Wang, et. al., Defendants. TO: Plaintiffs in this action, Maria del Carmen Gutierrez, 1297 Maynard Drive, #420, St. Paul, MN 55116; Marvin Jeremias Castaneda, 1297 Maynard Drive, #420, St. Paul, MN 55116; and Rey Alfonso Urriaga Valles, 3600 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407: NOTICE OF MOTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 16, 2016, at 9:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter ascounsel may be heard, at the Dakota County Courthouse, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, Defendants shall move the Court for an order compelling the Plaintiffs to comply with the Defendants’ discovery requests pursuant to Minn. R. Civ. P. 26, 30, 33, 34 and 37 awarding the Defendants’ attorneys’ fees and costs incurred herein, and awarding such other relief as the Court may deem just, fair and equitable. MOTION The Defendants move this Court for an order pursuant to Rules 26, 30, 33, 34 and 37 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure as follows: 1. Compelling Plaintiffs to comply with Defendants’ discovery requests by submitting complete answers to the interrogatories and turning over any and all documents as requested in the Defendants’ production for documents request; 2. Compelling Plaintiffs to appear at depositions; 3. Awarding the Defendants attorneys’ fees and costs incurred herein; and 4. For such other relief as the Court may deem just, fair and equitable. This motion is based upon all of the files and proceedings herein, and upon the memorandum of law and supporting affidavit filed herewith. BLACK JOHNSON KAUFMAN BLUSTIN, LTD. Dated: February 11, 2016 /s/ Adam J. Kaufman Adam J. Kaufman, ID#0328868 Erika Donner, ID#0326 Sholly Blustin, ID#1868 First National Financial Center
FEBRUARY 24, 2016 812 Main Street, Suite 102 Elk River, Minnesota 55330 T: (763) 441-7040 F: (763) 441-0901 adam.kaufman@blacklaw.legal Attorneys for the Defendants ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party upon whose behalf this pleading is submitted, by and through the undersigned, hereby acknowledges that sanctions may be imposed for a violation of Minn. Stat. 549.211. /s/ Adam J. Kaufman Adam J. Kaufman Erika Donner Sholly Blustin Published three times in the White Bear Press on February 17, 23 and March 2, 2016.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE:January 12, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Loren S. Selvog and Betty Selvog, unmarried, as tenants in common. MORTGAGEE: Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed February 23, 2007, Ramsey County Registrar of Titles, Document No. 1996923 on Certificate of Title No. 319776. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Seattle Mortgage Company. Dated January 17, 2007 Filed October 31, 2007, as Document No. 2022113. And thereafter assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.. Dated April 22, 2010 Filed May 3, 2010, as Document No. 2108167. And thereafter assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC DBA Champion Mortgage Company. Dated October 31, 2012 Filed November 8, 2012, as Document No. 2191166. And thereafter assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. By Assignment Instrument Dated January 22, 2016. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Inc RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4203 Oakcrest Drive, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 20.30.22.31.0022 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Tract A Registered Land Survey #404 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $330,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $222,847.60 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Lowry Building / City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 20, 2017, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 25, 2016 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 136 - 15-009863 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 2, 2016.
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: The Insurance Store 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4637 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Insurance Shop Advisors, LLC 4637 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake MN 55110 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: Eric Knight Signed: February 11, 2016 Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 24 and March 2, 2016.
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I want to welcome the Art Shanty Projects back to White Bear Lake. Once again we will have the opportunity to see how the artists create different themes. The White Bear Center for the Arts will have the popular pedal bear out on the ice. To visitors from other communities and to our residents, please come out. This is an opportunity for all ages to take part in a very unique experience. Before or after visiting the Art Shanties, stop in downtown to see all the shops and restaurants waiting to welcome you. People can experience yet another event that makes White Bear Lake a great place to live or to visit. I look forward to seeing you.
Welcome to White Bear Lake, known as Minnesota’s first resort community. We’re pleased and proud to have you here. You will find our community to be one of the friendliest places with a remarkable history. Lake attractions fuel the fun, along with over 50 restaurants to tantalize your palate. Enjoy the changing scenery throughout the year with events for all ages. Manitou Days, festivals, concerts, farmers market and the Art Shanty Projects on the ice help create the perfect place for adventure. Come stay and experience the magic of White Bear Lake! Bill Foussard Chair, Explore White Bear
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The Art Shanty Projects (on the shore) Due to the unseasonably warm weather and potentially unsafe conditions on the ice, Art Shanty Projects organizers had to cancel activities last weekend. The shanties have been moved off the
ice and organizers are optimistic, but not yet sure, that the event can resume on the shoreline at Ramsey County Beach for the final scheduled weekend. Because of the unpredictable nature of
the weather this season, it is recommended that you check for the latest updates at http://www. artshantyprojects.org/ before visiting the Art Shanty Projects. Source: www.artshantyprojects.org/about/program
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Art Shanty Projects transforms a frozen lake surface into a creative community space that is part art gallery, part art residency and part social experiment. Thousands of people are drawn to our outdoor event during a time of year when weather often keeps residents isolated. The unpredictable wind-swept, snow-covered location challenges artists to generate platforms for unique experiences while contending with natural and human elements. Send us your photos for possible inclusion in the White Bear/Vadnais Heights Press. Please email your best shot to photos@presspubs.com. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo. Watch the weather Because of the unpredictable nature of the weather this season, it is recommended that you check for the latest updates at http://www.artshantyprojects.org/ before visiting the Art Shanty Projects.
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FEBRUARY 27 EVENTS* All Day :: Crossword Puzzles & MadLibs at Catch Your Limit Shanty All Day :: Design for Good / YouthLink Home without Walls near the parking lot 11am-Noon :: Build Your Own Carl Sagan Golden Record in AstroLounge 1pm :: Fire and Ice: A Winter Flamenco Odyssey roving performance 11am-3pm :: Water Bar in Botanical Shanty 2pm-3:30pm :: Outdoor Painters of Minnesota 3pm-4pm :: Twin Paradox: Life at the Speed of Light in AstroLounge FEBRUARY 28 EVENTS* All Day :: Forturne Tellers & Oragami at Catch Your Limit Shanty 1pm :: ArtCars and ArtBikes of Minnesota *performance schedule subject to change Source: www.artshantyprojects.org/about/visit
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Where to Warm Up Acqua Restaurant & Wine Bar 4453 Lake Avenue S. White Bear Lake, MN 651-407-7317 Ban Thai 2186 3rd Street, Suite 111 White Bear Lake, MN 651 407-8424 Bear Town Bar & Grill 4875 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 651.426.4225 Big Wood Brewery 2222 4th Street White Bear Lake, MN 612-360-2986 Carbone’s Pizzeria 1350 Highway 96 E White Bear Lake (651) 429-7609 CG Hooks Eatery (Seasonal Closed) 4491 Lake Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-493-6763 Cup N’ Cone (Seasonal Closed) 2126 4th Street White Bear Lake, MN 651-426-1498
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St. Croix Cleaners has partnered with Project Fairy Godmothers to collect new or slightly used prom dresses for young women who cannot afford them. Dresses are being accepted at all St. Croix Cleaners, including the White Bear Lake location, 4397 Lake Ave. S. through March 11. Shoes, clutches and jewelry are also being accepted.
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County of Chisago Office Support Specialist Court Services (Probation) The Chisago County Court Services (Probation) office is seeking a FT office support specialist. $13.17 to $17.95 per hour DOQ. This position performs a variety of responsiblilities and confidential administrative and clerical duties in the probation dept. This position requires the exercise of independent judgement and a knowledge of the operations of the dept. This position has a variety of responsibilities including preparing and disseminating information to assigned probation agents to assist them in their case mgmt of adult and juvenile clients. HS degree or equivalent. A minimum of one year technical or clerical work experience is required. Experience working with computers and the public. Ability to pass a required background check. Deadline to Apply – 3/2/16. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us.
Shoreview Grounds Maintenance Co. Has great opportunities for students and others seeking employment. In search of men and women for Full & Part Time positions. You can secure employment throughout your school career and solve the yearly job search. Great pay with season ending incentive bonus program. Part time opportunities while in school when schedule allows. Weekend work only on a voluntary basis. Please call Bill @ 651-490-9755 or email to amilawn@aol.com to discuss opportunities and schedule an interview.
SUMMER ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The City of White Bear Lake has opportunities for civil engineering students for summer internships in the Engineering Department. The positions work with the Engineering Department survey and construction inspection crews to assist with utility, street and other city construction projects. The positions are full time during the summer construction season. Salary range: $12.00 $13.00 dollars per hour DOQ TO APPLY: All applicants must complete a City application found on the City’s website at www. whitebearlake.org or available at City Hall, 4701 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Personnel Office City of White Bear Lake 4701 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 EMAIL TO: stauer@whitebearlake.org
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Due to continued growth we have immediate openings for Maintenance Technician 1st shift SKILLS NECESSARY: •High mechanical aptitude, electrical and electronic troubleshooting •Pneumatics, PLC controls and PLC programming, welding and operating machine shop tools are a plus •2 years production mechanic education or equivalent trade school training •3-5 years work experience preferred Fast paced environment. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and clean work environment. Interested candidates submit resume or application, with wage requirements, to: Human Resources, Trient Technologies, Inc., 480 Thompson Rd., Woodville, WI 54028; or email ekhamlj@trienttech.com.
Manufacturer of ventilation products and controls is seeking Inside Sales/ Technical Service help. Primary duties include phone and email inquiries about product selection, application, wiring and trouble shooting. 2 year HVAC or Electrical degree or equivalent electrical/mechanical experience. Pleasant working environment and competitive benefits. Submit resume to fanmail@tjfans. com or Tjernlund Products, Inc. 1601 Ninth St. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Trim Carpentry Positions Available Schwieters Co. Inc. is hiring mid-level to experienced interior trim carpenters for new construction. BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Vacation • Weekly Pay • Holiday pay • Company Power • Great work Tools environment! • Company Tablet • Work throughout • Medical Insur. the Metro Area • Dental Insur. • 401(k) Questions or to schedule an interview: • Email Resume: tracey@finishcarpenters.com • Text or Call: 612-328-3140 • Stop in for an interview:
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Nexen is a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, precision linear and rotary motion control devices and control systems. Responsibilities will include maintaining product forecast, responsible business system metrics and parameters, along with planning and controlling material scheduling activities, while balancing targeted inventory levels and ensuring customer on-time delivery objectives are met. Reviews priorities, reports problem areas and takes or recommends appropriate action. Answer inquiries concerning production work status and material availability. Lead daily production meeting and communicate status or changes of material plans, forecast, work in process and customer requirements to appropriate departments and management. Qualified candidates will have a minimum BA/BS degree - Business or Technical. Four or more years’ experience in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment preferred, along with at least two years in a materials management position. Strong understanding of Process Management and Lean Principles. APICS and ISM certifications are preferred. Should be a self-starter, organized, and analytical with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in a team environment and always maintain a professional demeanor. Strong computer skills including, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Must also have strong problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. If you are interested in joining a dynamic and forward looking company, and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to work, fax or send a resume to: Nexen Group, Inc. Human Resources 26837 Industrial Avenue Webster, WI 54893 Fax (715) 866-6350 materials@nexengroup.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Schwieters Millwork is looking for an individual to build & assemble our custom trim builds in our Millwork shop. Carpentry experience is a must for this position. Duties include: • building trim components for new residential & commercial construction • working w/wood • operating saws
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Prelude Homes & Services is seeking several experienced Caregivers and Assistant Cooks to join our White Bear Lake, MN memory care campus. Our campus is set to open March, 2016, and consists of our 30-bed memory care cottages. These positions must be willing to work every other weekend and occasional holidays. We currently are hiring for the following caregiving positions: Full-time/part-time AM shift (7am-3pm) Full-time/part-time PM shift (3pm-11pm) Full-time/part-time NOC shift (11pm-7am) We currently are hiring for the following assistant cook positions: Part-time (24 hours a week) Please send an email to kmelby@prelude cares.com to apply!
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Job Description: The housekeeper/laundress will be responsible for keeping and maintaining the cleanliness of the resident apartments and common areas of the community and be responsible for washing resident’s personal laundry and linens on a weekly basis. Candidate must enjoy working with senior citizens.
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DIETARY AIDE/COOK Job Summary: The dietary aide/cook performs designated work and cleaning routines; will be responsible for the preparation and execution of the resident meals. Qualifications: The Dietary Aide/cook will hold a high school graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. This position includes various work routines such as preparing food items, serving food, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area. The Dietary Aide/Cook will be able to work flexible hours and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents and family members. Lino Lakes Assisted Living offers a $500 sign on bonus for full-time positions. Looking for both part-time and full-time positions; AM and PM shifts. Please send resume and job interest to:
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Preco, Inc. is a premier provider of solutions for material processing needs. Our dedicated staff keeps us at the leading edge of precision automated processing systems for high speed and high accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications. When you work at Preco, Inc., you have the opportunity to apply your skills to create optimal solutions for our customers. Preco is looking for talented, career oriented technical help to fuel our continued growth.
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The Manufacturing Engineering is primarily responsible for providing technical support to ensure products meet established specifications, achieve customer requirements, and are manufactured in a cost effective and timely manner. Hiring Qualifications: Four year engineering degree (ME preferred) or equivalent experience; minimum of 3 years industrial experience. Experience in an organization certified to ISO 13485 highly desired. This position is located in Hudson, WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com
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QE is responsible for providing technical support to ensure customer requirements are understood and met. In addition, the QE is responsible for providing support to the leadership team to ensure our Quality Management System is maintained. Hiring Qualifications: Four year technical degree and experience in manufacturing and in an organization certified to ISO 13485. This position is located in Hudson, WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com.
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The QA Technician is responsible for supporting the organization by providing inspection and testing services, administration of nonconforming material, coordination of calibration records, and support of the corrective and preventive action processes. Hiring Qualifications: Two year technical degree desired; experience with MicroVu highly preferred. This position is located in Hudson. WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com.
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Install CNC laser systems and/or train customers on the operation and maintenance of the machine, travel to customer’s locations to repair and install systems & test and repair parts sent in by customers. Minimum two year technical degree in laser technology, electronics or electro-mechanics, ability to communicate well and troubleshoot over the phone, experience and/or training for PC troubleshooting, willingness to travel frequently (US and Int’l.) & valid driver’s license and a good driving record. This position is located in Somerset, WI. See full job description at www.precoinc.com. Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary as well as ongoing opportunities for growth. For consideration, send your resume to: Preco Inc., Attn: HR, 500 Laser Drive, Somerset, WI 54025, Email: hr@precoinc.com or fax to 715-247-5650. EOE. See our website for full job descriptions.
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CNA/Home Health Aides
Lino Lakes Assisted Living has openings for full and part-time Home Health Aides. AM, PM and overnight shifts. CNA or 2+ years experience required. Home Health Aides assist residents with their activities of daily living, helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, etc. Our aides are not universal workers which allows them to focus exclusively on resident care. Additional training in medication passing offered, and other advancement opportunities available. We offer competitive wages and FT benefits. Please submit job interest online at linolakesal.com, send a resume to dcurtis@linolakesal.com or stop by and fill out an application in person. $500 sign on bonus for FT position
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City of Vadnais Heights Seasonal Help
The City of Vadnais Heights is accepting applications for temporary spring/summer help for Public Service and Parks & Recreation. Positions, salaries and hours vary. For more information visit www. Cityvadnaisheights. com. Deadline for positions is 4:00 p.m. on March 8, 2016. EEO
CDL A Drivers $7,500 sign-on bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & 65K+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco.com or call Hollie now! 507-664-3038.
FT & PT Direct Support Professional positions available WBL & Hugo group homes w/ men or women! Exp. preferred. M/H valid MN DL, clean driving record, proof of insurance & pass background check. Call Carrie for info (651) 426-3517. $1200 Retention BONUS offered!
Regional Runs Available
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We are currently seeking LAWN SPECIALISTS to provide regularly scheduled landscape services to our customers.
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Seasonal Golf Course Maintenance Staff Positions Part Time (20-40 hours/week) $9.50 - $10.50 per hour
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The Fairfield Inn & Suites Vadnais Heights is now hiring for part-time & full time Housekeeping, Apply within at 1125 East County Rd E Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 or call 651-797-3008
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LAKE AREA
Jim Madison, owner of Madison & Son Painting, has lived in the metro area his entire life. He has been in this family owned business for over 20 years. Jim offers an honest, prompt and courteous service to his customers and works on-site with his crew.
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If you have been arrested and charged with driving while impaired (DWI), an attorney from the Freeman Law Firm can help guide you through the process of resolving your case and possibly bring it to a conclusion that is favorable to you. Getting an attorney involved as early as possible after arrest can help ensure that you are being treated fairly and that important deadlines are not missed. If you are arrested for DWI, the first opportunity you will have to contact an attorney is at the police station. Prior to the administration of a test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC), the police should offer you the opportunity to call an attorney. Everyone should take this opportunity because an attorney may be able to provide helpful advice prior to the BAC test. After booking and BAC testing, and depending on the level of DWI you are being charged with, you may be released with a ticket that gives you a future court hearing date, or you may be held in jail to wait for an appearance before a judge. If it has not been done already, an attorney should be contacted at this point in the process. They can help you prepare for an upcoming hearing, or, if you are being held in jail, attend a bail hearing to help negotiate possible terms for your release. People charged with DWI will quickly learn that there are two sides to DWI cases, one civil and one criminal. The civil side of a DWI case involves civil penalties such as license revocation and possibly vehicle forfeiture and there are strict deadlines for challenging the civil penalties. The deadline is 30 days after notice of revocation to challenge license revocation and 60 days after notice of intent to forfeit to challenge the vehicle or other property forfeiture. Failure to take action on the civil aspects of a DWI case within the appropriate deadlines could mean that the penalties will stay in place, regardless of the disposition of the criminal case, including whether the charges are reduced or the case dismissed. Lastly, in addition to litigating the civil aspects of a DWI case, an attorney can help with the criminal side of your case by evaluating whether your rights were violated when you were stopped, arrested, and booked. Careful analysis by an attorney can identify procedures or evidence that can be challenged and may result in a reduction in charges or the dismissal of the charges against you.
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Women in Business Ling Becker Executive Director for the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation Ling has been the Executive Director for the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) since August 2014. The VHEDC is a 30-year-old corporation started in 1984 by a group of business leaders in the Vadnais Heights area. Their mission is to enhance economic development by providing advocacy and resources to businesses and industries in the area. Ling received her Master’s degree in public administration from Syracuse University and has work experience in the Met Council and other government and industry consulting. She took a hiatus from the business world to stay home with her kids, but hit the ground running in 2014 with her director position at VHEDC. Ling says she loves bringing people together to solve problems, and she gets to do that every day at her job. Helping businesses be successful is her passion. Her advice for upcoming women in business is to: 1. Really be confident in their abilities and strengths, but be humble enough to ask for advice and get help, and 2. Be willing to invest in a community by taking the time to get connected with other business leaders and learn from each other. Ling currently lives in Blaine, but has come to enjoy the Vadnais Heights area. In her spare time, she leads a junior high girls’ small group at her church, and likes to cook and read. To learn more about Ling or the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation, visit vhedc.com.
Diane Choiniere, Nancy DeSchane and Sally DeSchane-LeMay Founders of Painted Table Diane, Nancy and Sally are sisters who were looking for a business opportunity. Inspired by a local painter, the sisters started painting furniture for their kids and discovered that they were pretty good at it. “We fell into this business,” said Nancy, who lives in Stillwater.
Sister’s Painted Creations started out with ‘occasional sales’ in the space above their family owned North Oaks Car Wash on Centerville Road as warehouse, workshop and showroom. Sisters Painted Creations evolved into In Grand Restyle and eventually into PAINTED TABLE. Over the course of four years the sisters ran four retail stores, where they were commissioned more and more work. Finally, they realized they could not do it all and decided to focus on their competitive advantage which was quality painting. They take their painting very seriously and settled on making a real difference on the service side of the business. Exclusively painting furniture and cabinets is their specialty. They added kitchen cabinets as of a year and half ago. They can paint part of a kitchen in the morning and a dining set in the afternoon with the flexibility they desire. Painting furniture and cabinets as well as teaching painting techniques has brought the sisters happiness and success. They are happy to share with their customers in their painting classes what they have learned over the years about products, tips and techniques. Their greatest lessons have been patience, product knowledge and most of all how to be comfortable with not having all the answers. Customers challenge them daily with projects. A strong work ethic and creative customers keep these women motivated and inspired at PAINTED TABLE. To learn more visit www.paintedtable.net.
Amy Nelson Founder of Trust Marketing Solutions, HBA President, Member of BNI-Forest Lake Amy founded Trust Marketing Solutions, Inc. in 2001 in Bloomington, Minnesota, after the company she had been working at sold. She was previously the vice president of sales at USA Productions, a national movie theatre company. Amy moved her business to Hugo in 2013 after she got married and took up residence there. Trust Marketing Solutions is a video production and marketing business that assists other businesses, communities, nonprofits and more, creates high-end, professional videos and TV commercials. They also assist in consulting, other innovative marketing techniques, advertising and communication. Amy graduated from North Central University with a degree in Mass Communications, but she credits her success to what she learned from her entrepreneurial parents who owned their own businesses as well. Amy says she loves helping her clients succeed and that is what drives her passion behind her business. Her advice for women who want to own their own business is: just be yourself, be thankful, make friends, work hard and have fun. Amy is also the president of the Hugo Area Business Association and is actively involved in the Business Network International (BNI) chapter in Forest Lake. In her spare time, Amy loves spending time with her family and friends, going motorcycling, traveling and meeting new people. To learn more about Amy or Trust Marketing Solutions, Inc., visit trustmarketingsolutions.com.
Kim Schoonover Owner of Indulge Salon Kim opened Indulge Salon in White Bear Lake in March 2012. Previously, she owned an ice cream parlor in Park Ridge, Illinois, before she moved to Minnesota in 1998. Entrepreneurship is in her blood and Kim says she is always looking for new opportunities and new things to try. Although Kim went into the salon business with no prior knowledge of the field, she had three partners with experience in styling, coloring, and nails. Kim manages the business side of the salon and makes sure everything runs smoothly. She says she loves giving other people an opportunity to have a great job, meeting new people, and having variety in her work environment every day. According to Kim, business owners should make sure they do something they’re passionate about. “Do something that makes you love coming to work every day.” Kim says she also encourages teamwork and great customer service amongst her employees, “You can go so much further working together than alone, and there’s nothing like making somebody smile, knowing they’re happier when they leave than when they came.” And lastly, be involved in the community that you serve and get your staff involved as well. Indulge staff donate clothing to The Closet which provides clothing to students in need in the WBL Area School District, and they are currently working on partnering with a local organization that supports people who are homeless and victims of domestic violence. Kim lives in White Bear, only about a mile and half from the salon. She currently serves on the Board of the WBL Chamber of Commerce and is a past president of the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation. In her spare time, she loves to cook, try new restaurants, garden, and travel. She recently went snowmobiling in Yellowstone in Montana and has plans to go on a safari in Cape Town, South Africa in March. To learn more about Kim or Indulge Salon, visit indulgesalonwbl.com.
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GRANT • $375,000 7 Acres in Matomedi School District Oppt. knocks with this classic 3 bdrm, 3 ba brick rambler. 2 car attached plus 2 car detached garage for your toys!
CIRCLE PINES• $367,500 Unique Custom 4 Level Walkout Nestled next to Rice Creek Park Preserve, this 3 bdrm, 3 ba house has everything you would desire to call it home! Too much to list, call now!
CIRCLE PINES • $357,500 Inviting and Charming 2 Story Walkout! Over 3200 sf of AMAZING! 4 bdrm, 4 ba, oversized triple garage overlooking wild life area. Near Rice Creek Park Preserve!
LITTLE CANADA • $587,000 Lake Front
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WHITE BEAR LAKE • $265,000 New Listing... Location, Location! Fabulous 4br walkout rambler overlooking peninsula on Hiner Pond! Features 3 baths, lg eat-in kit, lr & dr, fam rm, 2 fplc’s, deck, and great views! Super solid home! Updating needed... So, bring your ideas and make it yours! Greg Schneeman • 612-720-9226
BLAINE • $469,000 Detached Town Home One Level
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BLAINE • $211,500 Move-In Ready in Blaine! 3 BR 2 Bath in nice area. Well designed kitchen, over-sized 2 car garage. Walk out to the fenced yard with awesome sauna room. Newer roof, deck, large tool shed and more. Move in ready! Jim Wrich • 651-497-1882
WHITE BEAR LAKE • $304,900 Fabulous Town Home!
WHITE BEAR LAKE • $199,900 One Level Living At It’s Best!
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • $262,000 5 Br, 2 Ba - Deeded Access to WBL
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Rare opp. to have a newly constructed home on lakeshore. Private wooded cul-de-sac .46 acre lot on Twin Lake Lovely custom built 2 stry 4 br 3 ba 3 car gar, found. sz-1233, above Sq ft -2249, 3 br same level, hrdwd flrs, great rm. Other custom home pkgs avail.
WHITE BEAR LAKE • $205,000 Move In Ready Condition
Near Tournament Players in Blaine, custom built TJB Home set on scenic premium lot overlooking natural pond setting. Granite counters, Anderson Windows, stainless appliances, full room front porch & back screen porch. Better than new!
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One Level w/ Pond View Where Nature Abounds. Wonderful Sundrenched Sunroom. 2 Large bedrooms, Kitchen has Bay Windows & New Flooring. Main Floor Laundry has New Flooring. 2 Car Attached Garage w/ Additional Storage Above. Vaulted Ceilings and Gas Fireplace.
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Lrg split w/lrg deck overlooking a park like back yard. WBL Deeded access for daytime swimming, boating, & fishing. Features a lrg galley style kitchen w/plenty of counter space. The lower lvl family rm features a wood burning fireplace.
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Luxury Town Home Built in 2004 featuring 3BR, 3 Ba, 2 Car Gar, Tile floors, granite counter tops, center island & built-in display cab. Captivating views w/ Impeccable craftsmanship, beautiful inside & out. Full unfinished Walkout bsmnt w/ in-floor heat... yours to customize!
WHITE BEAR LAKE • $214,900 Home Sweet Home! Great 3br 2 story home located on quiet street in south white bear lake! Features 3 br’s, 1.5 Bath’s, eat-in kit, new appliances, formal lr & dr, mn flr fam rm w/ fplc, new carpet and paint throughout, and oak hardwood flrs upstairs! Greg Schneeman • 612-720-9226
FRIDLEY • $550,000 Stunning Executive Two Story!
Beautiful 2 Story on cul-de-sac custom blt in 1994! Featuring 4BR, 4 Baths, 3 Car Gar, Gourmet Kit updated cherry cabinets, granite c.t., upgraded appl, & cherry hdwd flrs! Sunken LR w/ Floor to ceiling windows with view of pond & wooded lot! Mstr suite w/ spa-like bath, fplc, & 2 walk-in closets! Fam Rm w/fplc, wet bar & W/O to paver patio. New Roof 2015.
ST. PAUL • $137,500 Buy & Sell With Michele! Move in ready 3-level split with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new roof & windows. Sold for 14% above list price! Michele Alm • 651-402-8920
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LITTLE CANADA • $239,900 Fabulous Little Canada Duplex! Fabulous up & down duplex located in the heart of Little Canada! Each unit features 2br’s, lr, dr, kit, and full bath. The lg garage provides separate parking stalls & storage for each tenant, & huge cement driveway for additional parking! Greg Schneeman • 612-720-9226
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS •$137,900 Turn Key house in great location w/lots of updates. New Black top driveway, close to bus line, parks, schools, shopping & freeways. Just minutes away from bth downtowns. Newer roof, appl. & bth. Huge patio out back great for grilling & entertaining Jake Kurtz • 763-360-0897 Your Trusted Home Loan Experts conveniently located in White Bear Lake!
STACY • $299,900 Single Level Living in Stacy! Private 20 acres, nice 2008 4 Br, 3Ba modular home with 36x70 unfinished walkout basement with in floor heat. Huge 3 stall garage with in floor heat. Bring all the toys, build a pole shed, horses allowed. Laurie Garnas • 651-247-0248
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BURTRUM • $275,900 Fabulous Lake Cabin Get Away!
Beautiful Log Home Cabin built 1994 on Moose Lake! Private 4.8 Acre Lot w/ 200 ft of Lake Frontage! Features 3 BR’s, 2 Baths, Wood Stove, Deck and Balcony, Forced Air Heat, Turn Key Condition! Plus, Dock & Pontoon are included too!
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Laurie Garnas 651-247-0248
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CHETEK, WI • $69,900 Lake Lot in Chetek Wisconsin! Gorgeous Lake Lot on peaceful and quiet Bass Lake. You just don’t find Lake Lots like this anymore. Rare! Level frontage. Groomed Wooded Lot. North facing. Non-motorized Lake for the Wilderness enthusiast. Clear water. Excellent Northern & Panfish. Close to Chetek. Grab a canoe and start enjoying the serenity.
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