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Let the ordinance writing begin; irrigation ban takes effect BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — After 18 years in the irrigation business, Gus Gustafson is ready to sell. Unfortunately, his timing is bad. Eighty-five percent of his business is within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake, the area under a court-ordered irrigation ban. If the lake reaches 924 feet, owners of lawn care businesses will be singing in the rain, but that hasn't happened in 13 years. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had a Feb. 28 deadline to issue a court-ordered directive to 10 communities within the circle. The agency amended appropriation permits for the municipalities, imposing restrictions on residential irrigation and per capita water use. Gustafson owns Aquatec Irrigation Service Inc. on Leibel Street in White Bear Township. Health issues are forcing him to retire. “It's hard to sell a business to begin with,” he said, “but the value of my company went down the drain with this deal.” An irrigation ban is one of several requirements mandated by District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan in her Aug. 30 ruling in the lake level lawsuit. She sided with the plaintiff, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, which blamed excessive groundwater pumping, permitted by the DNR, for low lake levels. Implementing the new permit language is now up to the 10 municipalities. They will be writing ordinances to enforce the changes to water appropriation permits. “We have to comply with the new language,” said Bill Short, White Bear Township clerk/treasurer. The township will draft a plan and share it with residents as to how an amendment will be enacted and enforced, he noted. “The only reasonable way to enact anything like this is through an ordinance.” Key issues, added Short, is whether SEE WATER PERMITS, PAGE 9A

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About 250 White Bear Lake Area Schools high school and middle school students demonstrated against gun violence in schools outside the White Bear Lake City Hall Feb. 23.

White Bear students join nationwide walkouts protesting school violence BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

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Mayor Jo Emerson and Councilman Dan Jones listened to student concerns, including a speech from demonstration organizer Zack Weiman inside White Bear Lake City Hall.

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Every hand was raised when Mayor Jo Emerson asked a group of high school students who had walked across town to meet with her whether they felt unsafe at school. “I am very upset with this. … That is not acceptable,” Emerson said, telling the students that she was not afraid to go to school when she was growing up. “I want you to have that.” About 250 North and South Campus students walked from their respective campuses to White Bear Lake City Hall near the end of the

school day Feb. 23, joining a nationwide student movement petitioning for change in the wake of a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida Feb. 14. North Campus and Central Middle School students carried signs and chanted outside City Hall for about half an hour while waiting for South Campus students to make the 3-mile journey. The long walk was led by junior Zack Weiman, playing guitar, and senior McKenzie Brown. Mayor Emerson and Councilman Dan Jones were ready to talk when they arrived. More police officers at

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MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES MAHTOMEDI — The City Council conducted the following business at its Feb. 20 meeting: • Approved a request from Timothy and Tamara Fagely for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a rear yard setback reduction to rebuild an attached garage at 91 Doover Lane in the R-1E Historic District. To replace an existing garage, the owners plan to build a larger attached garage that will encroach into required rear setback. The footprint of the new garage will leave a proposed setback of 11.25 feet where 25 feet is required. Very few homes in the Historic District actually meet that 25-foot setback, said City Planner Erin Perdu. City staff, the Planning Commission and all three neighbors signed off on the proposed garage. • Approved a request from Cottage Homes for a minor subdivision to combine and divide the

three properties at the northwest portion of the intersection of Ash Street and Mahtomedi Avenue into two lots. The request included a variance from the minimum lot width and area requirements. The properties, which are vacant now, are located across the street from the Four Seasons in the B zoning district. City staff recommended conditional approval, and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval at its Feb. 14 meeting. The three parcels to be divided and combined have a total area of 21,945 square feet. • Approved an animal control services agreement with Companion Animal Control LLC of Bayport. The city's current contractor, Hillcrest Animal Hospital, will no longer offer impound services after Feb. 28, and the current animal

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Capitol to-do list focuses on pet projects BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

ST. PAUL — When the legislative session opened last week, Sen. Chuck Wiger had a number of items on his to-do list. Chief among them: water, and the conservation thereof, and education. There's also the Lake Links trail around White Bear Lake and the lake lawsuit against the DNR earning his attention. The repetitive use of the word lake in that sentence is a cue that Wiger focuses on issues relevant to his constituency. Before the District 43 DFLer rolls his sleeves up on an issue, he gives it the three-part test: is it sustainable long term, is it affordable and is there local support? “Solutions to the lake issue need all three,” he said. Wiger, 67, has served in the state Senate since 1997. His passion for public service goes back much further. At just 21, he served on the school board in his hometown district, North St. Paul-Maplewood. He was a member of the Metropolitan Council in the '80s and former chair of the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District. If he has a legacy, it is education. Wiger has an unusual story when it comes to his own higher learning journey. He dropped out of high school at 16 and joined the Barnum & Bailey Circus in Deland, Florida. After months on the road, which included a stint as bat boy for the Twins, he returned home to North St. Paul and graduated. After high school, his itch to travel was scratched when he joined the International Maritime Union, working on an English freighter in the South Pacific. Once again, Wiger returned to Minnesota to pursue a journalism degree from Hamline University, graduating magna cum laude in 1974. He earned his law degree three years later. In his 22nd start at the Capitol, Wiger will work on issues that impact the area. Among his priorities: • Race2Reduce, a partisan issue still on Wiger's to-do list. He will be asking for continued money for the school program that educates students about water resources and engages youth to be leaders of change. Last session the House agreed to fund Race2Reduce only until June 30. “I want to see conservation efforts continue in the middle schools,” Wiger said. Mahtomedi is no longer participating in the program but White Bear Lake wants to continue with the curriculum. He is hoping the governor includes something in his supplemental budget. Wiger plans to ask for $250,000. • Century College. There will be two proposals, one for $2.5 million in capital bonding for Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR), and one for $6.4 million for an engineering and applied technology center on East Campus. The HEAPR funds would repair roofs, replace windows, restore masonry, etc. Wiger is a staunch believer in higher education being key to a strong workforce. “The Century funding is really important to me,” he said. • Lake lawsuit. “We're assuming this will continue at the appellate court level and likely to the (Minnesota) Supreme Court,” Wiger said. “A number of things will happen in the meantime (regarding the court order).” What will the Legislature do regarding the order? “Keep in mind requirements for water sustainability are legislative expectations,” Wiger replied. “I don't see us changing statutes on public doctrine. The Legislature recognizes we are in a transition for communities to further implement strong water conservation programs. This will require resources. “Communities will be submitting plans for surface water conversion. It doesn't mean they have to do that, but the next generation may be required to convert. Planning dollars to assist in that effort would be appropriate. We aren't going to keep pumping this much water out of the aquifer anymore. That is a given.” • Lake Links route around White Bear Lake. Wiger is again leading the funding charge in the Senate, drafting legislation asking for final design and construction monies. The senator plans to co-author two bipartisan bills: one that clarifies use of $25,000 for additional engineering (from last year's appropriation) and the second bill a blank appropriation asking for $8 to $12 million to complete the 10-mile route. • Wastewater treatment. This is a big-ticket item in the state budget. The

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A selﬁe of JoAnn Thomas and Sen. Chuck Wiger hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park. Wiger crossed South Africa off his bucket list earlier this month.

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A wart hog was among myriad wildlife Sen. Wiger spotted at Kruger National Park in South Africa.

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The Stony Point penguin colony, Betty’s Bay along the Indian Ocean.

price tag to repair infrastructure is $10 to $12 billion. It's an especially big issue in rural Minnesota, Wiger said. Speaking of to-do lists, Wiger checked off a line item on his bucket list earlier this month with a three-week trip to South Africa. The experience reinforced a conviction never to take water for granted. “There is a significant water crisis in the African country,” he said. Showers are limited to 2 minutes; next month there is a national “Zero Day” on water use. If certain goals aren't met, water will be rationed. It's already affecting tourism. “That trip helped put the planet in perspective,” Wiger maintained. “We can't take water for granted.”

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Unexcused absence

ast week students across the nation made plans to step out and speak up in response to the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on Valentines Day. In White Bear Lake, high school and middle school students marched down to city hall last Friday. This was the first of a few national walkouts being planned in the wake of recent events. The next walkouts are scheduled in March. Students are concerned and want their voices heard, which is outstanding. What I loved about the demonstration that took place on Friday is that it was safe, peaceful and mostly respectful; I also heard well-spoken youth offer real ideas and possible Publisher’s solutions about how to make their schools safer. Students were able to View put ideas and words together to share the mayor. They asked for better Carter Johnson with lockdown procedures, more mental health counselors and a safer place to learn. Adults seem to be listening to them. As students walked past the Press office to the protest from North Campus and Central Middle School, I called out the door to some of them to ask a few questions. A majority of the students explained they were protesting at city hall to call attention to school safety. A few commented that it was an opportunity to skip school. For the most part, these kids have real concerns and weren’t in it for the fun and games. The district sent out a notification the day before the planned protest that students who left school without parent permission could receive an unexcused absence or be barred from after-school activities for the day. I believe in our right of free speech and to protest. I have read that in some areas, schools are handing out suspensions to those walking out. While I support students’ right to protest and admire them for standing up for something they believe in, I also think anyone who walked out of school last week deserves the consequence of an unexcused absence. Kids are required to be in school. Parents entrust their children to the care of teachers and staff, and expect them to be there when they are supposed to be there. Parents, if you did not know that your son or daughter was going to be part of this protest you should be concerned. We all know teachers cannot help or be part of a walkout — youth are on their own. I certainly don’t feel good about sixth graders walking out of any school, and I question if younger kids really understand and appreciate the point of it. The walkout is perhaps more appropriate for high school students who are doing it to participate in a national dialogue and, in part, as a show of camaraderie with the high schoolers in Florida and around the country who have experienced tragedies at school. My 8th grader has not yet been part of a walkout, and if the opportunity comes up, I hope she will let us know in advance that she would like to participate and make a good argument about why it is important to her. Standing up for something you believe in requires passion, bravery, and also the ability to accept the consequences. It’s a duty of every parent, teacher, principal and superintendent to do their best to be on top of the actions that are being planned, and to also make sure that students who walk out of school in protest understand what they are getting into and receive the proper penalty. Community loss This week the greater White Bear area experienced an immeasurable loss with the death of Deb Stender. At a critical time, Deb stepped in and successfully unified various groups throughout the community. Her work as the director of Marketfest and her involvement in White Bear Township Days, Manitou Days and numerous other community efforts, made an enormous impact on what our community is today. Deb was one of the most energetic, kind, and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of working alongside. I will miss her enthusiasm and her ever-present smile. Our hearts are broken. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER

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Drawing 2020 election maps for fair representation

f history is any guide, state elected officials can expect to face another contentious battle over drawing new congressional and legislative district maps once the 2020 census is completed. After the 2010 census, elected officials in both political parties worked to draw new election districts and maps deliberately designed to benefit one party or candidate. The process of manipulating district boundaries on election maps in order to gain political advantage is called gerrymandering. Technology available in 2010 allowed legislators to draw election districts that were politically “safe” for only one party, resulting in relatively few competitive elections. What happens in 2020 will greatly affect our representative democracy. Legislators who can choose voters can undermine representative democracy by engaging in gerrymandering. This is one of the underlying causes of extreme partisanship in Washington, D.C., and state legislatures. A legislator in a politically “safe” district has no incentive to work toward bipartisan solutions or listen to independent voters or voters from the other party, essentially disenfranchising them. Also, election challenges in “safe” districts tend to come from candidates who are politically more extreme than the incumbent, creating a disincentive to compromise for any incumbent who wants to be re-elected. Egregious examples of partisan or racial redistricting exist in several states including Wisconsin, North

Movers and Shakers Kathy Tomsich Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Ohio, and Florida. All these states have been involved in extensive and expensive court battles over politically unfair and uncompetitive district boundaries. While Minnesota has not experienced the extremes of gerrymandering found in other states, the state legislature and the governor historically have had contentious battles over redistricting. In Minnesota, the state legislature is charged with redrawing district boundaries and the governor may veto the legislature’s redistricting plan. This process is time consuming and expensive. Minnesota courts have had to set district boundaries in four of the last ﬁve redistricting cycles because the legislature and the governor could not agree. Interestingly, while Minnesota’s map-drawing process is contentious, its legislative elections are not. Most legislative districts are controlled by one of the two major political parties and only a handful of districts are politically competitive. Unless Minnesota legislators agree to change it, Minnesotans will repeat this failed redistricting process again after the 2020 census. The League of Women Voters

recommends the Minnesota Legislature appoint a nonpartisan independent commission to advise the legislature on a fair redistricting plan. A fair redistricting plan is one that removes the inherent conﬂicts of interest that can arise when legislators choose their voters (instead of voters choosing their legislators). Such a commission must comply with federal constitutional requirements and the Voting Right Act, promote competitiveness and partisan fairness and meet other requirements. Several possible models exist for structuring this advisory commission. For example, companion bills introduced in the Minnesota house and senate (HF 246 and SF 370) propose creating a citizens’ commission of retired judges to advise the legislature on a redistricting plan that would ensure fair representation without having to rely on the courts. Another possibility is to replicate Iowa’s redistricting process, which Iowa has used successfully since 1980. In Iowa, nonpartisan state agency staff draws up the initial redistricting plan. Since the consequences of redistricting are so far reaching, we urge citizens to become more informed about the process and to ask legislators and candidates running in 2018 if they support a nonpartisan, independent redistricting process. Kathy Tomsich is a member and former president of the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area.

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Patricia Ann Hilpisch Age 80 of White Bear Lake Passed away on February 21, 2018 Preceded in death by her parents Raymond George and Ellen Lepsche; grandson Matthew. Survived by husband of 60 years William; children Jeanne (Brian Lutterman), Michael (Elizabeth), and Peter (Jill); grandchildren William and Madeleine Lutterman, Emily, Sarah, Noah, Tyler, Adam, and Kevin Hilpisch; brother Tom (Eleanor) Lepsche; other nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret Ave., North St. Paul. Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Sandberg Funeral Home, North St. Paul, and one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Barbara Ann-Nelson Keleher Age 71 of White Bear Lake Passed peacefully at home February 18, 2018 Barb was known for her bubbly personality and bright smile. She worked as an elementary reading specialist for 39 years. Preceded in death by parents Lowell and Agnes. Survived by her devoted husband Paul, daughters Alison and Kerry (Shawn), son Paul Robert, brothers Mark and Brian (Diane), and three grandchildren. Funeral service was Saturday, February 24 at North Heights Lutheran in Roseville. Burial was February 26 in Riverside Cemetery, Grantsburg, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to North Heights Lutheran Church Missions Ministry.

Beverly A. Vadnais “Bev” of White Bear Lake Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother Age 90, passed away peacefully February 23, 2018 with grace, style and humor. Bev was preceded in death by her husband, John R. “Jack” Vadnais, her son, George Vadnais, two grandchildren, her brother, and a daughter-inlaw. The second of three children, Bev was born in St. Paul on June 14, 1927 to Ann C. Anderson and Frank D. Wallerick. Bev attended Sacred Heart and Johnson High School. Bev married Jack, the love of her life, on April 26, 1946 at St. Mary of the Lake Church. A large portion of her life was devoted to raising her seven children. In her free time she loved to bowl, dance, play cards, and cook. She was accomplished at all she pursued. Her children grew up sharing some of her life-long passions including attending the Minnesota State Fair and the St. Paul Winter Carnival. She was quite proud when on her 85th birthday she became an honorary Vulcan. Bev was always busy with her hands. She crocheted many hats and scarfs, created numerous quilts and, until her hands could no longer do it, she was honored to make rosaries. She also spent several hours each month writing birthday and anniversary cards for ALL of her family and friends. Those who knew her will not forget her talent for telling jokes. It is easy to say that she was selfless and always thinking and doing for others. Her family and friends were most important in her life. Her friends from church, square dancing, J. C. Penneys, Control Data, 500 Club, Tupperware, Red Hat Ladies, and the House of Representatives were all very special to her. Bev was a friend to many and loved by all who met her. Her family will miss her more deeply than anyone can know. Our pain and suffering equals the love and respect we had for her. Her legacy will live on in her sister, Leora June Caspers; in her children: David (Linda), Daniel, Shari (Steve Noon), Cynthia (Steve Costin), Michelle, and Pamella (Pat Pothen); 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. All who knew and loved her are diminished by her passing. Funeral Mass 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www. muellermemorial.com

William “Bill” Jackelen Loving husband, father and grandfather Passed away on February 19, 2018 at age 73. Survived by wife of 49 years, Bonnie; daughters, Kristen Jackelen, Jennifer (Chris) Gabbard; grandchildren, Joseph and Hanna; brother, Henry "Rick" Jackelen; and many family and friends. Preceded in death by brother, Jack. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear, with visitation beginning at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the ALS Foundation or donor's choice preferred.

Doris E. Kilian Doris E. Kilian, age 86 of White Bear Lake, passed away Feb. 18, 2018 of natural causes. Doris was born in Saint Augusta Township on July 7, 1931. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, reading, puzzles, and gardening. She was very creative and drew beautiful pictures in her youth and loved crocheting, sewing, and knitting throughout her life. She was preceded into death by her parents, Norbert and Bertha (Reichel) Thometz; husband, Evan; three children: Barbie, Joey, baby boy; and one stepgreat-grandchild Alex. She is survived by her children: Deborah (Fred) Larson, David (Margaret) Kilian, Richard (Helen) Kilian, Pam (Kevin) Olsen, Bradley (Lois) Kilian, Alan (Maggie) Kilian, Tim (Bernadine) Kilian, and Amy (Andy) Mills; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and siblings: RoseMary Beumer, Paul Thometz, Mildred Hinkemeyer, and Margaret Hiemenz. Memorial service for Doris will be 6 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the Edina Chapel, with a visitation one hour before. Private family burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 50000 West 50th & Hwy 100. www.Washburn-McReavy.com

Jeanette D. Parizino (nee Lacktorin) Age 100 of White Bear Lake The Lord embraced her Feb. 5, 2018 Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Steve) Kling; daughter-in-law, Gayle (Joel Huser) Parizino; grandchildren, Kate (Ryan) Campbell, Nick (Alissa) Kling, Laura (James) Cawthern, and Patrick (Deb) Parizino; 6 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Patrick; son, Phil; and siblings. Jeanette was a loving teacher who also enjoyed music and sewing. She loved adding experiences and people to her life daily. Funeral service will be at 12 p.m on Friday, March 2, 2018, at North Heights Lutheran Church, 2701 Rice St., Roseville, with a visitation one hour prior. Private family burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Stillwater. Memorials are preferred to Brighton Hospice.

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Joan M. “Joanie” Johnson Age 78, of North Oaks, formerly of White Bear Lake, died peacefully February 19, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Fisk and Esther Peterson and infant brother, Charles. She will be sadly missed by husband of 51 years, Brian; children, Kristin (Brian) Burge, Kari Johnson, David (Sara) Johnson and Joel Johnson; grandchildren, Tyler, Ava, Caroline, Jackson and Zachary; sisters, Carol Peterson and Mary (Nabil Elias) Peterson; nephew, Alex Elias and niece, Mona Taylor. Joanie led a creative life, she enjoyed sewing, china painting, and in 1993 discovered her true calling, quilting, and she created many beautiful quilts that she gave to friends and family. Other pastimes included playing bridge with friends, card and board games with her family, music, and watching nearly any kind of sporting event. Her family, friends, and faith were the most important pillars of her life. She was always there for those she loved. Her example of kindness and generosity will be remembered and exemplified by all who knew her. Joanie’s favorite role was that of being a grandmother. She loved her five grandchildren with all her heart and soul. She will be missed. A celebration of Joanie’s life was held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.

W Thomas Jefferson Age 88 of White Bear Lake since 1953 Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Joyce, four years ago and daughter Cindi recently. Active resident of White Bear Lake for many years including Charter Member of White Bear Lake Rotary Club, 916 Foundation and many other organizations. Survived by children, Scott ( Alice), Kent (Ann), Colleen, Claudia Beckman(Greg), sister Priscilla of St. Paul and son-in-law Frank Zacher (Cindi). Full notice in St. Paul Pioneer Press Sunday, March 3.

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Mary Ann (Rockwell) Warning Mary Ann (Rockwell) Warning, 89, of White Bear Lake, died Feb. 21, 2018. Formerly of Salamanca, New York. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dellwood fills lake district vacancy The city of Dellwood has appointed local real estate business owner Marty Rathmanner to the White Bear Lake Conservation District. Rathmanner has lived on White Bear Lake for 15 years with his wife Jo and two young sons. He had this to say on why he agreed to serve on the volunteer board: “I thought I should get involved with some of the decisions on the lake. Many of my friends and clients ask me about the lake level, increased usage of the lake and what we are doing to attack the invasive species that are surfacing in our amazing natural resource. I thought the best way to learn more was to get involved and to help protect the interests of the public and the property owners around the lake. I am crazy about the lake and all that it offers to our communities. I can't wait to get started.”

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Bank robbery suspects at large, FBI investigating BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

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Man sent to prison for domestic assault at shelter BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — No suspects have yet been apprehended from an armed bank robbery at Lake Area Bank Feb. 22. Three male suspects in their 20s, all about 6 feet tall, wearing masks and carrying handguns, entered the bank in the 1400 block of Highway 96 at about 1:20 p.m. They threatened employees and customers and fled on foot after obtaining cash. The bank did not disclose the amount of cash stolen. “The suspects were not located during an extensive ground search by multiple law enforcement agencies,” said White Bear Lake Police Capt. Phil Henry. “It is believed they left in an unknown vehicle and there is no longer a threat to the surrounding area. No one was injured.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting the White Bear Lake Police Department to investigate the case. Bank surveillance video was obtained. Anyone with information is asked to call the White Bear Lake Police Department at 651-429-8511.

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Bank surveillance video caught this image of a suspect during an armed bank robbery at Lake Area Bank Feb. 22.

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A man who held an ex-girlfriend against her will in her own apartment at Solid Ground shelter last fall was sent to prison for a year this month. Darrell Wayne Hill, 34, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty to domestic assault in October. Two other charges — kidnapping and domestic assault by strangulation — were dismissed. Hill was sentenced to a year in prison earlier this month. He is also required to register as a predatory offender. The woman he assaulted at the transitional housing center in White Bear Lake last fall threw

a note written in crayon out her window hoping for rescue. An advocate saw it and called police. The note read, “Please call the police, I'm trapped in my apartment by Darrell. He got into my house last night and punched, choked me and broke my phone and TV. Please he said he will kill me if police come so please use my apartment key from the office!” according to court documents. Police observed a broken TV, broken phone and bloodstains in the apartment. The victim said she opened her door to the ex-boyfriend the night before and he entered. When she asked him to leave, he refused. He apparently got in the building when another tenant opened the door for him.

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

Vadnais Heights • A resident in the 700 block of County Road F did a double-take the afternoon of Feb. 17 when he glanced out his window to see a pair of opossums foaming at the mouth while lumbering with a “wobbling gait” through his backyard, eastbound. He called 911, telling the dispatcher, who never knows what the next call will bring, “I thought you’d like to know.” • A lovers’ spat on Feb. 17 spilled out into the hallway from the room occupied by a 21-yearold woman and her 25-year-old boyfriend, both from Bemidji, at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in the 1100 block of County Road E. Hearing the fi ghting and the crying and sobbing woman, a desk clerk called 911. Their room was found

in disarray; the woman in the hallway had a torn shirt. The “uncooperative and belligerent” boyfriend was threatened with a stun gun and eventually packed into a squad car by three deputies for a ride to jail on charges of fi fth-degree assault, domestic assault and disorderly conduct. The woman was allowed to retain the room. • An “aggressive” panhandler was reported plying his craft late in the evening Feb. 17 at the intersection of County Road E and Arcade Street. Panhandling is a violation of the city ordinance. Found getting into his vehicle parked nearby, the suspect told a deputy he was taking a break to warm up and eat a sandwich a passing motorist had given him. The 53-year-old was cited for panhandling, a misdemeanor. • A man checking his Visa account online Feb. 21 learned of 10 transactions made Feb. 15 at

Walmart amounting to roughly $16,000 that were not his. The man had been in the store that day, but knew nothing of the aforementioned purchases. He also still had his Visa card in his possession. An investigation is underway.

White Bear Township • Responding to a report of disorderly conduct on South Shore Boulevard the morning of Valentine’s Day, deputies saw a man run across the ice to Manitou Island. The deputies followed footprints in the snow and soon collared the 32-year-old, who was accused by a local woman of damaging a vehicle. It was unclear who actually owns the damaged vehicle but, in the meantime, the man was booked into jail on two warrants for his arrest and a pending criminal damage to property charge.

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

Dellwood • A Hugo man, 39, was cited Feb. 13 on Dellwood Avenue and Peninsula Road for speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone. • A Vadnais Heights man was cited Feb. 16 on Mahtomedi Avenue N. and Peninsula Road for speeding 54 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Grant • A citation has been mailed to the driver of a vehicle that ran a school bus stop arm at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 7 on 75th Street N. and Manning Avenue N. as students were entering the bus, after the school bus driver accurately recorded the license number of the offending vehicle. • An injured wild turkey was reported at 8:10 a.m. Feb. 15 on Dellwood Road N., west of Hidden Glade. The turkey was summarily dispatched. • A Stillwater woman, 34, was cited Feb. 15 on 75th Street N. and Keats Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A Grant woman, 63, was cited Feb. 15 on 75th Street N. and Jocelyn Road N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Mahtomedi • A live cat was reported found in a live trap Feb. 12 in the 1600 block of Briarwood Avenue. Animal control was notified. • A resident in the 100 block of Wedgewood Drive on Feb. 13 reported receiving a scam email that claimed to know the complainant's browsing history and ordered the complainant to pay $450 to unlock her computer. • A resident of an apartment building in the 800 block of Woodland Court on Feb. 13 reported suspicious smells of marijuana coming from an adjacent apartment unit. • A resident in the 90 block of Quail Street on Feb. 14 reported a possible intruder in a neighboring home after fi nding the screen door to the home pushed out and the front door glass broken. After Washington County Sheriff's deputies cleared the residence, they advised the complainant to alert the homeowners of the incident when they arrived home. • A motorist driving along Century Avenue N. northbound from Century College on Feb. 14 reported another driver for smoking marijuana while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the reporter lost track of the offending vehicle by the time deputies arrived on the scene. • A Maple Grove woman, 22, was cit-

ed at 10:44 p.m. Feb. 14 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle after deputies pulled her over for driving with only one working headlight. Deputies smelled the odor of pot emanating from the vehicle. The driver handed over a bag fi lled with a green leafy substance, but couldn't hand over her proof of insurance, because she didn't have any. • An unnamed woman with no permanent address was arrested at 3:17 a.m. Feb. 15 on Wildwood Road and Ridge Way for driving a stolen vehicle and for numerous felony traffic violations after she was pulled over for driving erratically. When deputies ran the license plate of the vehicle she was driving, they discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen from Minneapolis. Deputies also found a male passed out in the front seat, an abundance of drugs and an open bottle of tequila in the vehicle. The passenger was taken to the detox center, and the driver was taken to the law enforcement center. • A Cottage Grove man, 33, was cited Feb. 15 in the 3200 block of Century Avenue for expired registration and driving without a front license plate. • A Woodbury woman, 19, was cited

Feb. 15 in the 3300 block of Century Avenue for texting while driving. • A Vadnais Heights man, 59, was cited Feb. 15 on Century Avenue N. and Wildwood Road N. for tabs that expired in February 2017. • A Wyoming woman on Feb. 15 reported that her mother in the 200 block of East Avenue had been receiving multiple voice messages saying that she had a warrant out for her arrest. • A vehicle fi re was reported Feb. 15 at the BP station on Century Avenue. The fi re department had the fi re under control by the time deputies arrived. • On Feb. 16, a resident in the 30 block of McGregor Avenue N. reported someone trying to break into her front door from the garage. Deputies could locate no intruders or footprints in the snow. • A Christmas tree was reported Feb. 16 for being illegally dumped onto Mahtomedi Beach on the shore of White Bear Lake. The Public Works Department took the case from there.

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Legislators seek funding for water education BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Two local legislators are advocating for funding from the Legislature this session for an educational water program in White Bear Lake Area Schools. Sen. Chuck Wiger said he and Rep. Peter Fischer will introduce a bill and seek Gov. Mark Dayton's and the Legislature's support beginning this week for the Race 2 Reduce water conservation education initiative. The bill would include $143,000 for H2O for Life, the nonprofit involved in the project and $110,000 for White Bear Lake Area Schools' portion of the costs.

“Water issues are a recognized problem in Minnesota, the United States and the world,” stated Judy Onufer, education project manager for H2O for Life, in a proposal. “Race 2 Reduce educational programs, initially developed through a collaboration of H2O for Life, White Bear Lake Area Schools and Mahtomedi Public Schools, educate students about local water resources and introduce water conservation actions through youth engagement in their community.” The goal is to empower students to be advocates for change through educational activities. Past projects have included lessons on aquifers, watershed models, tracking of personal water use,

a student-led water summit and building a rain garden. “For next school year, H2O for Life and White Bear Lake Area Schools are requesting funds to complete curriculum module development, drafting, implementation and dissemination,” Onufer stated. Currently, work has been completed in White Bear Lake Area Schools on modules for kindergarten through fifth grade; a sixth-grade module is in progress. Funding would be used to support continued implementation and drafting of preschool, seventh- and eighth-grade curriculum. H2O for Life also has a goal to make the final curriculum available to all schools throughout Minnesota.

The educational program has received state funding for a few years. Last year, it received $307,000. Mahtomedi Public Schools does not have plans to apply for the 2018-2019 grant. “Now that we have our water conservation curriculum in place, we do not anticipate re-applying for the same grant if it’s made available for the 20182019 school year,” said Lynne Viker, director of learning and accountability. “However, we would consider applying again if the grant usage parameters are different and align with a need in our district.”

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A White Bear Lake woman, 22, was cited for theft after she attempted to flee after stealing merchandise from a store in the 2600 block of County Road E Feb. 16. When she was confronted by a store employee outside, she threw the merchandise on the ground and fled into a waiting vehicle. • Theft of sound equipment from two vehicles was reported in the 3400 block of Michael Avenue Feb. 16. • A vehicle was reported stolen in the 4000 block of McKnight Road Feb. 16. It was later recovered by the Minnesota State Patrol and towed to its impound lot. • Two males stole about $20 worth of candy from a store in the 2700 block of County Road E Feb. 16. One of the suspects, a 19-year-old White Bear Lake man, was located and cited for theft because an employee caught a license plate number and said one of the suspects had fi lled out a job application previously. The other suspect has not been identified. • A theft suspect dropped a “big-ticket item” when he was spooked by a door alarm at a store in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 16. He was seen getting into a silver Tahoe, driven by a female. There were no plates on the vehicle and the suspect has not been identified. • A New Hope man, 25, was arrested for third-degree DWI in the 2200 block of Tracy Road Feb. 18. He was found passed out in a running vehicle with loud music playing. • A man, 30, was arrested for third-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools after officers responded to a burglary alarm in the 2600 block of County Road D Feb. 20. • Theft of prescription medication was reported in the 2200 block of Roth Place Feb. 23. A male suspect, 23, was found in possession of the medication and was arrested for felony violation of a controlled substance law. • Counterfeit money was reported being passed in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 20.

• Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 20. The damage and loss of items were worth about $400. • A gas drive-off was reported in the 4800 block of Highway 61 Feb. 20. • A trailer was reported stolen in the 3600 block of Scheuneman Road Feb. 21. The suspect's vehicle was later located and a St. Paul man, 43, was arrested for felony theft and possession of burglary tools. A second suspect has not been identified.

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

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• A male attempted to cash a forged check in the 2600 block of County Road E Feb. 22 but fled when the bank called the account holder. The male left the check and his ID behind. An investigation is underway. • An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen by three unknown, armed suspects at Lake Area Bank in the 1400 block of Highway 96 Feb. 22. • A mailbox was reported stolen in the 3400 block of Michael Avenue Feb. 22.

Dr. Dustin Carlson D.C., of White Bear Lake, has offered K-Laser treatments in his practice since 2016 and conﬁrms these ﬁndings. “I’m thrilled with the outcome of K-Laser therapy. I’m now able to provide holistic, natural treatment for conditions that previously required invasive treatment or heavy medications with no promise of real relief.” His patients are happy as well. Here are a few of the responses he has heard: “I can hardly express the relief I have received from one treatment.” ~retired ER nurse, 25 years of chronic lower back pain “This was dramatic pain relief! I began gardening again and using my treadmill for exercise.” ~67-year-old with debilitating knee pain “I can’t believe the difference it is making. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” ~arthritic hip patient

THE SECRET IS LIGHT ENERGY K-Laser, also known as High Power Laser Therapy, targets damaged tissue with speciﬁc wavelengths of light that have

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

RESULTS MAY EVEN BE SEEN AFTER 1 TREATMENT Many patients report pain relief in as little as one treatment, and most are able to resume normal daily activities with no pain and restricted movement after their therapy is completed.

Steve Donohue, Asst. Athletic Trainer of the N.Y. Yankees, reports, “We use the K-Laser both on acute and chronic conditions, such as bruises, contusions and tendinitis. We ice and then use the laser, and players seem to respond quicker. It’s a hot item in the training room. The guys line up for it!” More than 1200 studies conducted over 40 years worldwide have shown the powerful therapeutic beneﬁts of high power laser therapy. Findings include: • Acute Pain: diminished more than 70%, chronic pain more than 60% • Chronic Low Back Pain: treatment effective in 71% of cases; pain eliminated completely in 45% • Wounds: 55% greater healing on day 8, as compared to the placebo group • Knee Injury: improved knee ﬂexion and pressure sensitivity after every treatment

NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE! Are you a candidate for K-Laser therapy? For a limited time, Dr. Dustin Carlson D.C. is offering a complementary visit valued at $75. “If you suffer from chronic pain, laser therapy may give you your life back. You owe it to yourself to try the advanced treatment options that are now available. I truly believe K-Laser can make a difference. My hope is that everyone who needs it will at least give it a try,” said Dr. Dustin Carlson D.C. To take advantage of this special offer, call 651-762-8040 before 3/15/18. Clinic hours are 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the “K-Laser Evaluation.” Sincerely,

Treatments are administered by a technician, using a hand-held device the size of a ﬂashlight. The laser is placed directly over the injured area for anywhere from 30 seconds to 9 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the treatment plan. Most patients report a warm, relaxing sensation. They generally experience no side effects or recovery period.

THE GOAL IS HEALING, NOT MERELY SYMPTOM RELIEF For too long, medicine has focused on symptom relief rather than true healing. K-Laser offers an alternative, and it’s a welcome change for athletes as well as patients interested in natural remedies.

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WALKOUT: Students walk 3 miles to City Hall seeking safer schools FROM PAGE 1A

to make the change.” Students cheered and applauded. Emerson told students if they wanted to see a change they would need to prepare to work hard for a long time. “I hope you are prepared for the long run, because government does not move quickly,” she advised. “Slow and steady wins the race. It's boring, but it is true.” The students' next plan is to speak with the White Bear Lake Area School Board March 5 about school safety concerns, Weiman said. “We are just a pebble in an ocean making ripples, but we are part of a movement,” Weiman said. “If we all come together our generation can be the ones who make this change.”

Addressing school safety Students expressed many concerns about school safety at the demonstration. They said South Campus only has one police officer on site and the main doors are open with only a lone man at a desk protecting the entrance. Students also said lockdown procedures are not sufficient — students are directed to lock the doors, shut the blinds and all go into one corner, where a shooter could easily hit multiple people at once, they said. One student even said her teacher said she should just “hope for the best” since that

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White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson directed students to various levels of government where their concerns about school safety, mental health support and gun control could be made known.

classroom's blinds are broken. Students have also experienced real threats in recent years. Last year, a Central Middle School eighth-grader created a “kill list,” said Central Middle School student Johnny Teigen. The student was expelled before he caused any physical harm but fear swept across the school. “A lot of people were terrified at school,” said classmate Jackie Hietpas.

A boy at North Campus last year was posting threatening statements online and texting people telling them not to show up to school, said Kaleb Thompson. “It could happen to any school,” he noted. “It's about time we make a change.” South Campus student Ethan Staruck said over his years as a high school student “There have been a few bomb threats — nothing too serious.”

Cries for mental health support Students also said there are not enough counselors in the schools and it is hard to get in to see them at South Campus since they are so busy. “We have so many people in our school that need help, but they can't afford it and the school can't help,” said South Campus student Sydney Hensley. She said she has even seen students make fun of another student for the scars she still has from when she tried to kill herself. Emerson directed students to contact Ramsey County commissioners about mental health concerns since about half of the county's budget is used for health and human services. They also let students know that Northeast Youth and Family Services offers mental health resources for youth and offers financial assistance.

Seeking change in gun control

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White Bear Lake Area High School junior Zack Weiman led a group of South Campus students on a 3-mile walk to City Hall toward the end of the school day where students from North Campus and Central Middle School were waiting for them.

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Emerson told the students to contact state and federal politicians about their concerns with gun control laws. Emerson said the city already has a law that firearms cannot be discharged within the city but that such a law would not have stopped someone like Florida shooter Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 staff and students. She urged students to contact politicians higher up in government where important changes can be made. She said she personally would like to see assault weapons and bump stocks outlawed, but there would still be an issue with dealing with the ones that are already out there. “It's not black and white … there is so much gray in this problem,” she said. Students had ideas about what changes could be made.

“If we all come together, our generation can be the ones who make this change.” Zack Weiman White Bear Lake Area High School junior “I feel very strongly we should be able to control the flow of guns to the mentally ill,” said North Campus student Devin Helmes. Universal background checks and extensive psychological tests would be a way to achieve that, he noted. Students also said people should be at least 21 in order to buy a gun. “You are more stable at that age,” Hietpas said. “Semi-automatics should not be in suburban areas,” noted Nina Bosompem.

Gun incident on outskirts of demonstration Ironically, several students reported being threatened by a man with a gun near Leeann Chin, about a block away, during the demonstration. The students were being loud and were asked by the manager to quiet down, reported White Bear Lake Police Capt. Phil Henry. A man at the restaurant was also upset they were being loud and the students and he got into a verbal dispute. When the students went outside, the man pulled out a handgun from his car, held it in the air and said, “Do I need to use (it)?” Henry reported. The man then got into his car and drove away. He was not identified. There were a few students at the back of the group outside City Hall who said they were just there to skip class. The district stated Feb. 22 that students who left school without parent permission could receive an unexcused absence or be barred from after-school activities for the day. Students in St. Paul and Minneapolis public schools have also walked out of school since the Florida school shooting. About 250 students walked out of Mounds View High School Feb. 20.

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Mayor Jo Emerson told the students who were protesting at City Hall about gun violence in schools that she believes it is their generation that will inspire a change.

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WATER PERMITS: DNR makes changes FROM PAGE 1A

a residential ban applies to those on private wells. And should it be expanded to businesses and public spaces such as parks? â€œWe don't know the answers,â€? Short maintained. â€œAnd here's a good one: Would someone using a hose to hand water a brown spot on their lawn be in violation? That is how absurd this whole thing is. There is a whole vocabulary of details that we have to figure out. It still gives me indigestion.â€? Under the court order, a residential irrigation ban must be enforced when the level of White Bear Lake is below 923.5 feet and continue until it has reached an elevation of 924 feet. The ban is one of several provisions in the order that took effect the last day in February. The DNR also modified permits to require communities have an enforceable plan to phase down per capita residential water use to 75 gallons per day and total daily water use (including commercial) to 90 gallons. Enactment of this requirement must be completed no later than one year from the date of the order. All the impacted cities met with the DNR earlier this month to get an update on the permit language. White Bear Lake City Manager Ellen Richter said their interpretation is that a ban applies only to residential. â€œWe'll have to make determinations on how best to enforce that,â€? she said. â€œCertainly, the City Council has concerns about equity issues and we'll explore that with them. There is cross-jurisdictional equity, too. Wording will be a challenge. We have to comply with the spirit of the ruling but there are a lot of factors coming out.â€? One of those factors could be new wells. What's to stop property owners from pounding down a sand point into the water table? â€œAs we draft the irrigation ban, we anticipate banning residential irrigation from all sources, including municipal supply, pumping from the lake or ponds, as well as private wells and sand point wells,â€? replied Mark Burch, city engineer. Gustafson is not surprised by the judge's crackdown on irrigation. â€œI saw it coming 10 years ago,â€? he said. â€œI've been trying to tell people to conserve

water, but property owners don't care. We are in the land of 10,000 lakes. I tell customers they need a rain or soil sensor by law for an irrigation system, but they disconnect them. Commercial properties are the biggest culprit. It can be pouring rain and their sprinkler systems are on. That makes me crazy. Water is pretty important, but there are ways to conserve without people telling us we can't do something.â€? According to a groundwater modeling tool developed for the DNR, the court's residential irrigation ban will only increase water levels by 1 inch per year. These calculations were based on the Met Council's estimates of the volume of water used for irrigation. Other cities are being forced to follow suit with ordinances of their own. The township's Short pointed out that Stillwater has five wells, but only one is within the 5-mile radius. â€œIf push came to shove, could they stop using that well and somehow disconnect it from the rest of their system? Would that protect them from this order? The DNR has to figure out all that stuff, too,â€? he said. In an email to local legislators, Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear called the court-ordered regulations â€œconfusing and unjust.â€? â€œUnfortunately, the rules make absolutely no sense. If we were to try to conserve water (something we are very good at in Hugo), we would definitely not do these things,â€? Bear wrote. â€œAdditionally, the best and latest science is concluding that most of our communities have insignificant impacts to the lake level and, further, most of us are nonparticipants in the lawsuit.â€? Both the DNR and the city of White Bear Lake intend to appeal the ruling as soon as the judge issues her decision on motions to stay the court order. The DNR and city attorneys requested a stay until the Minnesota Court of Appeals decides the case. In the meantime, the DNR is prohibited by the order from issuing new or expanded water appropriations. This includes the dewatering technique used in construction projects, which has stymied development. An attorney for the plaintiff said an agreement has been submitted to modify the court's order â€œto allow certain temporary, dewatering permits.â€? A revision to the order is expected soon.

A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. New Utility Rates to be Effective With Next Bill - The goal of the Townshipâ€™s utility rates is to cover 100% of operating costs and 75% of asset depreciation. In order to achieve this goal, the Township reviews its utility rates annually. Because of this review, the utility rates will be adjusted effective with the December, January, February billing cycle, which is mailed in March. In the table below is the new rates compared to previous rates. RATE INCREASE AHEAD

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ANIMAL IMPOUND LOCATION TO CHANGE â€“ Beginning March 1st, Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Maplewood will no longer be accepting animals for impoundment. All animals found to be running at large by the Ramsey County Animal Control OfďŹ cer will be brought to the Saint Paul Animal Control Center by Como Park, 1285 Jessamine Avenue West, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108. The center is open from 1:00 p.m. â€“ 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, they can be reached at 651.266.1100 or visit their website at https://www.stpaul.gov/ departments/safety-inspections/animal-controlinformation.

ANNUAL REMINDER - ANNUAL TOWN TUESDAY, MARCH 13, MEETING MEETING @ 7:00 PM â€“ Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Come join us! March 1 â€“ National Pig Day March 13 â€“ Annual Town Meeting March 22 â€“ National Goof Off Day March 27 â€“ National â€œJoeâ€? Day

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More information on the rate increase is available on the Townâ€™s website or by calling 651.747.2754.

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Oneka Ridge Golf Course in Hugo collects and uses stormwater to irrigate its course. Golf courses are not part of the judgeâ€™s irrigation ban.

From local rinks to OIympic gold BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

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Team USA hockey player Hannah Brandt and her mother Robin draped themselves in Old Glory after the American skaters beat arch rival Canada 3-2 for the Olympic gold medal. Hannahâ€™s dad, Greg, sent the photo at the Press request.

Hannah Brandt, Vadnais Heights native, was part of one of the sweetest American victories in winter Olympics history last week. Brandt helped Team USA defeat arch-rival Canada 3-2 in an epic gold medal duel in Gangneung, South Korea. Team USA tied the game 2-2 with 6:21 left in regulation. After a tense, 20-minute, four-on-four overtime went scoreless, Team USA won the shootout 3-2, capped by Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson of Fargo delivering the clincher. The Americans had lost to the Canadians in four consecutive Olympics since winning gold in 1998. Team USA lost to Canada 2-1 in the preliminary rounds but won their other four games to earn a shot at the gold medal and this time fi nally prevailed over the Canadians. Brandt, 24, participating in her fi rst Olympics, was the second of seven shooters for Team USA in the shootout; her shot was stopped by the Canadian goalie. Brandt scored one goal in the Olympics, during a

5-0 win over OAR (a team of Russian athletes). Brandt, who played youth hockey in White Bear Lake before starring for Hill-Murray and the Minnesota Gophers, had plenty of company in South Korea. Her parents Greg and Robin were there, along with her sister, Marissa â€” who, having been born in South Korea, was playing for the host team â€” and Marissaâ€™s husband Brett Ylonen. The sisters playing on different teams at the Olympics was a unique story thatâ€™s gotten considerable media coverage. South Korea, a fi rst-time entrant, lost all four of their games, and Marissa (who played for Gustavus Adolphus) was among the joyous Team USA rooters at the gold medal game. The city of Vadnais Heights is planning a celebration homecoming party for Hannah and Marissa Brandt when they return to the area later this spring. White Bear Lake youth and high school hockey players will be invited to the party as well as community members, said Mayor Bob Fletcher.

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marketing for the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation, Area Music Boosters, and was a resource development committee member for the White Bear food shelf. She recently joined Lakeshore Players Theatre as a consultant, sharing her love for the performing arts. She also owned Debz Shirtz, a business she started when she was 18, which served clients such as the White Bear Police Department and White Bear Cheer. Marketfest chair Dale Grambush helped hire Stender in 2015 for the summer festival, recounting her “boundless energy” and “sparkling personality.” “She was a pleasure to work with,” Grambush said. “Sometimes we put her in hard positions and she was always good at coming across as very professional.” Longtime friend Karly Hall started the GoFundMe page for Deb's husband Jeff, a Stillwater police officer, and their teenage daughter. “I don't know anyone who loved her community more,” Hall said. “Her commitment to her community was present in everything she did. She had such a light, such a great spirit.” Another community booster, Bill Foussard, recalled one of his last conversations with Deb was about people helping each other. “She was incredible,” he said. “She was so involved and touched so many lives. I can't imagine not seeing or hearing her again.” Forseth said her friend is “simply irreplaceable.” She shared a story Stender's mom told her at the hospital: Deb was crowned junior princess at a Robbinsdale festival as a young girl. She exclaimed to everyone that she

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would “not be playing ordinary Debbie anymore.” “That was her,” Forseth said. “Above and beyond.” If she eulogized Deb, Forseth added, she would paraphrase Winnie the Pooh: “How lucky are we to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Debra L. Stender (Spencer) was preceded in death by grandparents Art (Irene) Spencer and Donald (Helen) Hansen. Survived by her husband of 23 years, Jeff; daughter, Kaitlyn; parents David and Lynda Spencer; sister, Tamra (Dean) Webb; parents-inlaw Tom (Kate) Stender; sister-in-law Jennifer (John) Hawkins; nieces Olivia and Grace Hawkins and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave. in White Bear Lake. Visitation is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life is planned 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Hwy. 61 in White Bear Lake. People are welcome to bring a non-perishable food item to Sunday's party, something the civic-minded Stender would have appreciated. The colors orange, white and black would also be particularly appropriate. Debra Neutkens

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Volunteers are welcome to participate in the 15th annual White Bear Lake Cleanup Day March 10, coordinated by area Boy Scout troops. Scout units annually partner with the White Bear Lake Conservation District, area geocachers and community volunteers to pick up trash on the ice before spring thaw drops it into the lake. The event is 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and starts at Bellaire Beach. Participants should have appropriate footwear and gloves and bring a tool appropriate for chopping out frozen trash. Garbage bags are provided. The VFW will serve a free lunch around 11:30 a.m. If spring comes early, cleanup will be on land. For more information, email volunteer coordinator Jim Schuster at jschust64@gmail.com.

Vadnais Heights Park and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for upcoming programs. There are men's and co-rec softball leagues. Registration closes April 16 and games begin in early May. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-204-6000 or visit the city’s website, www. cityvadnaisheights.com, for online registration.

TRIAD looking for senior volunteers TRIAD is a national program that embraces a threefold cooperative effort between the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriffs' Association and the American Association of Retired Persons to support crime prevention initiatives for senior citizens. TRIAD provides a platform for seniors to exchange information with the police to reduce unwarranted fear of crime. White Bear Lake TRIAD membership is open to seniors 60 and older in White Bear Lake and the surrounding area. Seniors are encouraged to volunteer and help make the community a safer place to live. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, starting at 9:30 a.m., primarily in the Public Safety Training Room (use the Third Street entrance). For more information, call the TRIAD voicemail line at 651-407-5322 and a volunteer will return your call.

Foster care informational meeting An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 5, in Lower Level Room 16 at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater. For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. Several foster care options are offered for children, teenagers, or a respite program. For more information, or questions regarding child foster care licensing, call 651-430-6455 and ask for a child foster care licenser. The Washington County Government Center is located at 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater.

Community input sought on library building project Washington County Library invites the public to share thoughts and opinions about the upcoming building project that will result in a new Wildwood Library. Three community engagement events are planned for the spring. The first of these will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Room 103, in Mahtomedi. Prior to the March 19 kick-off event, people are encouraged to share their thoughts through a quick, five-question survey, posted at www.WashCoLib.org/Future

through March 15. Responses to these questions will also be discussed at the event on March 19. The architecture firm Hagen, Christensen, McIllwain Inc. is contracted to evaluate the input and opinions provided by residents to help determine space needs for updates or revisions that will be done as part of the project. The Wildwood Library was built at its current location on Stillwater Avenue in Mahtomedi in 1990. Washington County Library will post updated information to the library’s website at www.WashCoLib.org/ Future as the project progresses.

Guided morning bird hike A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Big Marine Park Reserve. Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county’s Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. Meet at the playground; parking is available in the playground parking lot. For Washington County park locations, see www. co.washington.mn.us/parks. Under park locations, find a county map with park contact information; search “guided bird hikes” on the county website for more information. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/daily or $30/annually) and is open to people of all ages and abilities. For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington.mn.us.

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Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm

3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org

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

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

OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

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Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. 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

We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join US! CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

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White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

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Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota 650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330

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St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch

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

4000 Linden Street,WBL (651) 429-5349 gracepeople.church

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UPCOMING EVENTS COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

When: 6:30-8 Wednesday, Feb. 28 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Community conversation with contributing authors of “A Good Time for the Truth,” providing a range of perspectives on what it’s like to live as a person of color or Native American in Minnesota. Sponsored by the City of White Bear and White Bear Area Schools. Registration required. Contact: whitebear. ce.eleyo.com

LUNCH AND LEARN: ELDER RESOURCE SPECIALIST

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 1 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: Seniors invited to bring a bag lunch and learn about local resources. This month’s topic is Care Management Resources. Registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007

DROP-IN DISCOVERY: REPS AND PHIBS

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 3 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Free drop-in program with nature discussions, touchable artifacts and interactions with animals. All ages. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

COLLAGE ART

when: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 3 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Participants will explore basic to advanced collage techniques using various transfer methods, relief printmaking, direct collage, drawing, and painting techniques. Bring photos, magazines, found objects, and other memorabilia.Ages 14-adult. Registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

LUNCH AND BINGO

When: Noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Hot meal at noon followed by bingo. $5; registration required by Feb. 27. Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com

CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 & 20 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Learn to crochet and ake a simple beanie. Class meets every other Tuesday. No registration necessary. Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

MINDFULNESS FOR PEACE AND PRESENCE When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 6-April 3 Where: Northeast Youth and Family Ser-

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vices, 1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Class to help reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve relationships. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8544

COMMUNITY LUNCH

When: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Local and area residents of all ages welcome for lunch and live music. Call for reservations by Monday prior to the luncheon. Contact: 651-407-2018

WHITE BEAR MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: Theme is “Author new to me.” Read a book on the theme and introduce it to the group. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP

When: 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, March 8 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on “ideas worth spreading.” This month’s program is “Why You Think You Are Right Even When You Are Wrong.” Free; registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTER’S MEETING

When and Where: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy 61; and 7 p.m. Monday, March 12 at WBL Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Topic is ‘Civics Education’. Public welcome. Contact: 651-493-0686

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MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB

When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Join fellow gardening enthusiasts for a monthly meeting and education speakers. Social and education sessions open to the public. Speaker Nona Cummings on “Covering Ground.” Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org

Wednesday, March 14 Where:White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: Educators from the Minnesota History Center present how land, people and ideas converge to create “The Land of 10,000 Lakes”. Ages 7-11. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

SAP TO SYRUP

When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 17 & 31 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Tap a tree, CREATIVE PASTELS: ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFT collect sap, visit the evaporator and see how When: 2-3 p.m. Tuessyrup is made. For youth day, March 13 WHITE BEAR LAKE and adults. $7/person; ANNUAL CLEAN-UP Where: White Bear registration required. Lake Library, 2150 SecWhen: 10 a.m. SaturContact: 651-407-5350 ond St. day, March 10 Details: Children ages or www.parks.co.ramsey. Where: Bellaire Beach, mn.us/tamarack 6-11 can make a colorful 2499 South Shore Blvd. door hanger. First-come, Details: Help clean ﬁrst-served. up the lakeshore for 90 MATOSKA MARINERS Contact: 651-724-6007 minutes, followed by 4-H CLUB or rclreads.org free lunch provided by When: 5-6:30 p.m. Monthe VFW around 11:30. day, March 19 Volunteers should dress Where: White Bear HISTORY LIVE: ALL for conditions and bring Lake Library, 2150 ABOUT MINNESOTA tools to chop garbage out Second St. When: 2-3 p.m.

Details: Local 4-H Club meets monthly. Kids in K-12 are welcome to join. Contact: matoska mariners4H@gmail.com

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTER’S FORUM

When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 19 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Auditorium, 3551 McKnight Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Discussion of Minnesota’s redistricting process and proposed reforms for ensuring fair representation. Speakers include Susan Brower, Nick Harper, Tom Horner, Steve Kelley, and Professor David Schultz. Open to the public. Contact: 651-493-0686 or lwvwbl@lwvmn.org

Theater ‘RABBIT HOLE’

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 (preview); 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, 9, 16 & 23; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 10, 17 & 24; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4,

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BABY & ME STORYTIME

When: 9:45-10:15 a.m. Mondays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second St. Details: Storytime for ages 6-23 months and a caregiver. Limited to 15. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

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N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Meet resident barred and Eastern screech owls before a night hike. $7/members; $10/ non-members. Ages 3+. Contact: 651-433-2427 or wnc@smm.org

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When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Arla CarmiHOCKEY APPAREL SALE chael, horticultural supervisor from the Three When: 1-7 p.m. Friday, Rivers Park District and March 2; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Noerenberg Gardens Saturday, March 3; and BABY STORYTIME will speak on “Grasses to 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, When: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Grace your Garden.” Fee March 4 Mondays Where: Hugo City Hall $3. Public welcome. Where: Wildwood LiContact: 651-484-4341; brary, 763 Stillwater Rd., Oneka Room, 14669 Fitzsandilauer@comcast.net gerald Ave. N. Mahtomedi Details: Fundraiser for Details: For children birth-24 months and care- White Bear Lake Squirt GUIDED MORNING FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS A and Squirt B Black givers. BIRD HIKE hockey teams. Items Contact: 651-426-2042 When: 9-10 a.m. Saturinclude new merchandise day, March 10 for youth and adults for Where: Big Marine FAMILY STORYTIME the Wild, Twins Gophers Park Reserve, 17495 ManWhen and where: and White Bear Lake. ning Trail N., Marine on 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays at Nothing over $25. St. Croix the White Bear Lake Center, 1328 Hwy. 96 WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, March 2 and Contact: https:// Details: Learn to idenLibrary, 2150 Second St.; Saturday, March 3; 1 p.m. Sunday, DETAILS: Performances by skate sites.google.com/view/ tify birds that call the 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays at March 4 school students. Tickets on sale. wblhockeyfundraiser area home and contribWildwood Library, 763 ute to citizen science data Stillwater Rd., MahtoWHERE: White Bear Lake Sports CONTACT: 651-429-8571 collection by completing medi DIVE-IN MOVIE bird count surveys with Details: Stories, When: 7 p.m. Friday, a guide. Free with parks songs and fingerplays to March 2 permit. Open to all ages; Contact: marcus enhance early literacy Where: South Shore Where: Shoreview 11, 18 & 25 theatres.com/kidsdream Trinity Lutheran skills for children ages Community Center, 4580 minor must be with an Where: Lakeshore adult. Meet at playground Church, 2480 South Shore 2-5. N. Victoria St. Players Theatre, 4820 area. Contact: 651-724-6007 Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Guests can Stewart Ave., White Bear ‘SAVING SNOW’ Contact: 651-430-8370 or rclreads.org; 651-426Details: Tax help for float with the aid of water Lake VIEWING or co.washington.mn.us/ 2042 or washcolib.org local seniors and taxnoodles (not provided), Details: This Pulitzer When: 6:30 p.m. Sunparks payers with low to modrelax on the giant sea Prize and Tony Award day, March 4 erate incomes. Bring creature floatables, or winner deals with how Where: St. Andrew’s TODDLER TUESDAYS photo ID and SSN doculounge on the poolside family members survive Lutheran Church Great When: 9-10:30 a.m. the HOME COFFEE mentation for taxpayer chairs while you enjoy a a major loss. The different Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., ROASTING 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of and spouse, income and the month popular family friendly ways of dealing with grief Mahtomedi When: 10-11:30 a.m. expense documentation movie. No need to regislead to dramatic (and Details: Screening of Where: Liberty Saturday, March 10 ter. sometimes humorous) “Saving Snow,” a 53-min- and 2016 tax return. Classical Academy, 3878 Where: Wargo Nature First come-fi rst served. Contact:651-490-4750 confrontations. Recomute documentary on the Highland Ave., White Center, 7701 Main St., Contact: 651-429-4293 or shoreviewcommunity mended ages 13+. Tickets economic impacts of Bear Lake Lino Lakes $25/$22 adult; $22/$19 warmer and shorter win- or sstwbl.org Details: Half-hour sto- center.com Details: Learn how to seniors and students. ters, featuring last year’s ry or music time followed roast coffee beans, incanceled Birkebeiner. by open gym for children UPPER MIDWEST cluding what equipment Contact: 651-429-5674 NATIVE VOICES: Olympian Jessie Diggins NATIVE PEOPLES’ 5 and under. Story time is needed, where to bu SCUBA & ADVENTURE or lakeshoreplayers.org and other Olympic team beans and hor different CONCEPTS OF HEALTH every 1st Tuesday, and TRAVEL SHOW members are making a music time every 3rd roasts are achieved. RegAND ILLNESS RABBIT HOLE When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. video from South Korea istration required; $15/ POST SHOW Saturday, March 3 When: through March Tuesday. that will also be shown. Contact: 651-772-2777 person. DISCUSSION/PANEL Where: Doubletree 14 Contact: 651-303-2324 or libertyclassical Contact: 763-324-3350; Hotel, 7800 Normandale Where: Century ColWhen: 4 p.m. Sundays, or mwindito@aol.com academy.org anokacountyparks.com Blvd., Minneapolis lege March 4, 11 and 18 Details: Scuba exhibDetails: National Where: Lakeshore its, speakers and topics Library of Medicine Players Theater, 4820 52ND ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOODS on diving, historic shiptraveling exhibit explores Stewart Ave., White Bear WOODCARVING wrecks, travel, and more. ARTISTRY SHOW the interconnectedness Lake NEARBY Fundraiser for the Great of wellness, illness and Details: Grief and When: 10 a..m.-6 p.m. Lakes Shipwreck Preser- Saturday, March 10 and cultural life for Native loss counselors, theraLAKE WOBEGON vation Society. 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LOOKING BACK Week of February 25 – March 3, 2018 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1918 The following resolution was adopted unanimously by the quarterly conference of the Methodist Church February 10, 1918. Resolved that the trustees be authorized to offer our church property for sale, with the view of relocating and building a church and parsonage…. 1943 Seventeen new books have arrived at the library. Miss Ada Palmer calls for books for the soldiers. The response to the former call was very generous and it is hoped there will be a like response to this call…. 1968 White Bear voters will have to make decisions on only one position when they go to the polls next Tuesday, March 12, vote for city and township representation. Six of the seven officials are running uncontested… 1993 Longtime White Bear Lake resident and proprietor of White Bear Bowl and Holiday House Rudolph “Rudy” Drieling,

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died Sunday .. he was 74. In 1961, Drieling built the White Bear Bowl and later added the Holiday House restaurant. 2008 West Park and Matoska Park both will get slight makeovers this year. At West Park, near Ramsey County Beach, a portion of the roadway between 10th and 11th streets will be turned into a trail. Plans for the change were made several years ago, but work was postponed while

the city reconstructed nearby Lake Avenue last summer. At Matoska Park, which is just south of West Park on Lake Avenue, the city plans to build a new restroom facility.

1930s era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance club.

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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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competition last week in Las Vegas won the top prize of $50,000. The winnings will be split among the three: Mandy Edgeberg, 10-year employee and store manager; Manny Rivera, four-year employee; and Rachel Pederson, an employee for 18 months and high school senior. The team hoisted their “big” check on stage at Mandalay Bay with Jimmy John himself. Rachel's mom shared that she plans to buy a paddleboard for lake use and save the remainder for college tuition.

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The Jimmy John’s team from White Bear Township won the Sandwich Masters competition and $50,000 in Las Vegas last week. Manager Mandy Edgeberg, left, Manny Rivera and Rachel Pederson were joined by Jimmy John’s founder.

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1. Vadnais Heights Lion Glenn Rusler, Lion Bette Berthiaume, and Lion Jerry Anderson all received awards Feb. 21 at Jimmy’s in Vadnais Heights. Melvin Jones Fellow awards went to Rusler and Anderson. The Helen Keller Service award went to Berthiaume. Awards were presented by District Governor Curt Stockford. — Submitted 2. Charlotte Husten (from left), Allison Williams and Kylee Farmer show off some of the 367 pounds of food collected in the 20th annual Mahtomedi Adventure Club SOUP-er Bowl. Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf was the beneficiary of the food drive competition between MAC participants at Wildwood and OH Anderson elementary schools in Mahtomedi. The food drive ended mid-February and typically runs in conjunction with the Super Bowl. — Jamie O’Hara 3. Kjersten Merila, owner and co-founder of Her Spirit Vodka, and Alchemist owner Terry Kellerman hosted a tasting at GoodThings Feb. 22 as part of Ladies Night Out in downtown White Bear Lake. The Alchemist is serving the new brand, launched just a month ago. In a program called Half Back

to Her, Merila is donating half the profits from Her Spirit Vodka to female entrepreneurs. — Patti Carlson 4. Frassati Catholic Academy students Logan Gillespie, Gabriella Hartzel, and Delaney Schmidlin take on a Dixie cup “Great Wall of China” building challenge while celebrating the 100th day of school last week. — Submitted 5. Lion District Governor Curt Stockford congratulates new Lion Jeff Young after his induction ceremony. Vadnais Heights Lions Club President Kathy Hellen and Young’s sponsor, Lion Bill Weigel, look on. — Submitted 6. Sara Hanson, executive director, left, and Rheanna O’Brien, president, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, received a check from Press Publications as part of its subscriber campaign. — Carter Johnson

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Invest in rain barrels, hope for rain BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

MAHTOMEDI — Officials are sounding alarm bells over court orders resulting from the lake lawsuit fi led in 2012 by the White Bear Lake Restoration Association against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). If the August 2017 court decision stands, which found the DNR permitted excessive groundwater pumping that lowered water levels in White Bear Lake, the Mahtomedi City Council may fi nd itself having to spend money on forming its own Department of Rain Dances — or worse. City Engineer John Sachi updated City Council Feb. 20 on recent rulings involving White Bear Lake water levels and laid out some dire consequences that could result as the city jumps through the mandatory hoops just to retain its water appropriations permit. Eleven entities within a five-mile radius of the lake are impacted by the court order: Mahtomedi, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Regional Water Services, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. “Many of those (legal) actions will become conditions for our water

appropriations permit,” Sachi said. “Every year we must say we will take a specified number of gallons from the ground with our four active wells.” A temporary “stay” on the rulings was granted after the DNR and 11 cities fi led post-trial motions to appeal part of the court order. Those motions were heard on Jan. 26 but a ruling has not been issued to date. These rulings could come any day, Sachi said. In the meantime, the DNR has implemented a Court Order that requires residential irrigation be prohibited following any DNR notification that the water level of White Bear Lake has fallen below 923.5 feet and continue until notified by the DNR that the lake levels have reached an elevation of 924 feet. The residential ban must include enforcement tools and procedures if there is noncompliance. “This is the most irritating of the court orders,” Sachi said. “The lake hasn't been above 924 for 13 years.” As of last week, the lake level was just below 922.8 feet. Nothing was said about golf courses, parks, apartment buildings or commercial enterprises, Sachi noted. “There are a lot of issues in restricting residential lots only,” he added. “What if you have a brand

new home and put a brand new lawn in? Tough.” The ruling gives no exemption for that scenario. Sachi speculated that perhaps post-trial motions may address some of that open-endedness in the order. Another Court Order states that residential per capita water use must be below 75 gallons per day and total water use (includes commercial) must be below 90 gallons per day. The city must show this usage in its permit report. “In 2016, our water use per capita was 68 gallons per day or 78 gallons per day overall,” Sachi said. “It doesn't look like a problem adhering to this criteria. But if we have a spike in water use, we could go above it in one year. We might have to conserve — there's no harm in conserving.” City Attorney Jay Karlovich told council that the orders were premature on the part of the court and DNR to think that there wouldn't be repercussions from everyone's lawns within the radius dying with no one being sued. “This is something we haven't seen before, and it's quite strange." Mayor Judson Marshall wondered, “Who would the city pick to go check up on everybody's lawns and what enforcement tools would the city use?” “The irrigation ban won't be

applied consistently,” Councilman Richard Brainerd said. “We have residents on their own wells; they'll be allowed to draw out of the wells and irrigate as much as they want.” Where would the money come from to fund all of this? Sachi asked. “That wasn’t answered. Why weren’t cities screaming from the rooftops when this lawsuit was fi led?” “This ruling puts the city in a vulnerable position,” Karlovich said. “It's not well thought out. Property owners could sue the city over dead lawns. And no one will buy properties that don't have wells.” “And what if there is a huge fi re and, oops, you can't use any more water?” Councilman Jeff Ledermann asked. “There is already a state law about capital improvement funding that cities can't afford, and here is another one,” Brainerd said. He suggested directing city staff to study the orders and draft a letter to DNR spelling out what cities are facing. The next step would be to adopt an ordinance in keeping with the ban, Sachi advised. Karlovich said he supported looking into reasonable measures to conserve water, such as implementing even/odd numbered watering days, before going into an all-out ban and having dead lawns.

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Bears will have five wrestlers at state meet BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake will have five wrestlers in the state tournament after T.J. Turinske captured a Section 4AAA championship Saturday and four teammates placed second in their divisions. JJ Andress, Isaiah Baker, Josh Suedbeck and Luke Parzyck are the other Bear qualifiers for the state competition coming up Friday and Saturday at Xcel Energy Center. Turinske (33-5), a junior, was 145-pound champion, beating Tartan’s Silvio Whidby 7-1 in the fi nals, after advancing with a 49-second pin and a 15-1 decision. He is ranked No. 6 by The Guillotine. Andress (37-8), a senior, was runner-up at 113 pounds. Andress pinned his fi rst two opponents in eight and 21 seconds, and lost in the championship match to Stillwater’s Javon Taschuk 3-2. Baker (31-11), a senior, was 132-pound runner-up. He had a

34-second pin, edged Mounds View’s Garrett Wilson 5-3, lost by pin to Stillwater’s Trey Kruse in 4:27 in the title match, and defeated Tartan’s Zach Dox 14-7 in the true-second. Suedbeck (25-17), a senior, was 182-pound runner-up after going 3-1 in matches all ending via pin. He won in 1:06 and 5:45, lost in just 37 seconds to Mounds View’s Rowan Morgan in the fi nals, and bounced back to stick Stillwater’s Thomas Reisselman in 2:53 in the true-second. Parzyck (37-7), a junior, was 225-pound runner-up. He had a bye, then lost to eventual champion Max Janes, a Gopher football recruit, 2-1 in the semifi nals. After winning by decision (8-1) and by pin for third place, he beat Centennial’s Luke Breuning 5-1 in the true-second match. Parzyck is ranked No. 10 by The Guillotine. Eighth-grader Matt Sloan (27-14) placed third at 152 pounds. He had an 18-second pin, lost 4-3 to Mounds

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A Bear gets a bear-hug. Josh Suedbeck embraced coach Craig Nasvik after winning a true-second match to reach state.

View’s Brendan Dunagan, and came back with two more pins in :27 and 4:46. Placing fourth were sophomore Josh Powell (13-17) at 120 pounds and senior Jorrel Turner (24-20) at 126 pounds.

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Bear girls hoops heads into playoffs 13-13 White Bear Lake girls basketball fi nished the regular season at .500 with a 61-48 win over Park-Cottage Grove at home Friday evening. Anna Sanders tallied 18 points, Ella Janicki 11, Courtney Crouch eight and Victoria Abedisi seven. The Bears lost to Roseville 49-42 Tuesday with Jordan Ferrand and Sanders netting 13 points each. The Bears are 13-13 overall, and were 8-8 in the Suburban East Conference, good for seventh place among nine teams. Cretin-Derham Hall was champ with 12-4. Seeded fourth in Section 4AAAA, the Bears will host Tartan on Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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Top-seeded White Bear Lake had a struggle against eighth-seeded Roseville but recovered to win the Section 4AA boys hockey opener 4-2 on Saturday. The Bears, who trailed 2-0 after seven minutes agains the Raiders (4-21), pulled even on goals by Billy Rose and Cooper Anderson later in the period. Spencer Millard gave them the lead in the second period. It stayed 3-2 until Max Jennrich got an empty-netter with 24 seconds left. The Bears (20-3-2) dueled No. 4 Tartan in the semifi nals on Tuesday while No. 3 Stillwater took on No. 2 Hill-Murray. The winners will clash Friday evening for a state berth at Aldrich Arena, face-off 7 p.m.

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Surprise catch Zack Jorgensen, 16, caught something unexpected Feb. 20 through an 8-inch hole on the St. Croix River — a 54-inch sturgeon. His grandpa, Scott Jorgensen of White Bear Lake, said Zack released the ﬁsh, which is not in season.

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Mahtomedi gymnasts nab 3rd place at state meet The Mathomedi gymnasts capped another banner season by placing third in team competition at the state meet, and getting three all-arounders in the top 20. “We had two goals at state. One was to have fun and enjoy the experience, and the second was to place in the top three,” coach Debbie Driscoll said. “This team never gave up; every athlete on the team was equally important as we had to use all five scores on all four events to break the third place tie. I am so proud of them.” The meet was held at University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion with team competition Friday and individuals Saturday. Detroit Lakes won with 150.925, followed by Watertown-Mayer/

Mound-Westonka with 147.425, and Mahtomedi and Sartell-St. Stephen, each with 146.450. The Zephyrs got the tie-breaker — best average fifth-place scores in each event — for third place. Normally only the top four scores count. “Earning the third place team award was the highlight of the weekend for me,” senior captain Haley Oswald commented. “We all worked together as a team, and it was cool that everyone’s score counted towards the team score.” On vault, seniors Maria Wagner (9.4) and Olivia Hurt (9.325) went 1-2 for the team. The Zephyrs turned in their best uneven bars score for the season (36.075) led by sophomores Kate Ryan (9.25) and Olivia Meger (9.075). Leading on beam were Oswald (season-high 9.325) and

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The Zephyrs gymnastics team accepted its third place trophy at the state meet Feb. 23. The team was tied with Sartell-St. Stephen for third at 146.45 and won the tie-breaker, which includes a throwaway score from each event, by a tenth of a point.

Ryan (9.225). Finishing on floor, Wagner (9.625) and Ryan (9.35) led the Zephyrs. In the individual competition Saturday, Wagner (37,00) placed eighth all-around, Ryan (36.2) placed 16th and Oswald (35.2)

placed 20th. Meger was 14th on bars (9.175). Hurt was 14th on vault (career high 9.475) and 19th on floor (9.30). Submited by Jean Oswald

MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr boys cagers 4th in very competitive Metro East North St. Paul tripped Mahtomedi 78-68 in overtime to wrap up the Metro East boys basketball title Friday, dominating the extra session 12-2 after regulation ended 66-66. The top four Metro East teams — North 13-1, St. Thomas Academy 11-3, Tartan 10-4, Mahtomedi 9-5 — are all top-ten ranked in 4A or 3A. “The top four teams have had great battles in all their games,” Mahtomedi coach Keith Newman said. “North has certainly won the close games and benefited from their senior leaders. (Coach) Damian (Johnson) has done a very good job with them.” Jack Shay tallied 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Zac Centers canned 21 points off the bench including five 3-pointers, to lead Mahtomedi (17-7), ranked No. 9 in Class 3A. Goodnews Kpegeol netted 20 and Cahlil Golden 18 for the Polars (20-4). Shay gave Mahtomedi the lead 66-65 on a threepoint play with 10.5 seconds left, off an inbounds play. North tied the score as Golden made one of two free throws with two seconds left. Mahtomedi thumped Henry Sibley 88-59 Tuesday as J’vonne Hadley hit 22 points, Centers 17, Karmoga Lero 12 and Cole Chapman 10.

Mahtomedi icemen, top-seeded in section, cruise into semifinals Top-seeded Mahtomedi won its section hockey opener 4-0 over St. Paul Academy on Friday. Kory Pilarski scored twice and Tommy Broten, Colin Hagstrom and Dallas Duckson one each. Tom Paradise made two assists. Bailey Huber made 13 saves for the shutout. The Zephyrs (19-6-1) faced Northfield (19-5-2) in the

semifinals Tuesday while South St. Paul (17-9) dueled Simley (18-7-1). The championship game will be held Friday, 7 p.m., at Roseville Arena.

Zephyr girl cagers wrap conference title, enter section as top seed Mahtomedi girls basketball, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, closed their conference championship season beating Henry Sibley 59-44 and North St. Paul 66-29 last week. The Zephyrs were 13-1 in the Metro East, with Hastings 11-3 and Hill-Murray 10-4. The Zephyrs (23-2) are top seed in Section 4AAA and will host Columbia Heights on Thursday, 7 p.m. Emma Grothaus hit 25 points and Ella Hronski 12 against North. Emma Grothaus had 19, Saley Underwood 12 and Josey Underwood eight against Sibley.

Mahtomedi has an all-stater in Alpine skiing Mahtomedi junior Trygve Myers earned all-state recognition in Alpine skiing by placing 24th in the state meet on Feb. 14. Myers’ times were 37.28 on the red course 41.29 on the blue course for a 1:18.57 total. The top 25 make allstate. He moved up 15 places from 39th last year. Mahtomedi junior Katja Bastiaens placed 44th in the girls competition with times of 44.75 on the red and 40.53 on the blue for a 1:25.28 total. There were 87 boys and 89 girls competing, all of whom qualified at their section meet. In Section 7A on Feb. 6, Myers placed sixth with 1:17,56 and Bastiaens seventh with 1:22.95, at Giants Ridge. Their coach is Kelsey Bocklund.

Zephyr mat team sending 7 to state meet Mahtomedi will have seven entrants in the state wrestling tournament, after three Zephyrs were champions and four were runners-up at Section 4AA on Friday and Saturday. Jake Fitzpatrick (50-4), a junior, was 120-pound champion, beating South St. Paul’s Camron Wigand 5-4 in the finals after advancing with two pins. Ian Wilsey (20-13), freshman, was 126-pound champion, winning 4-2 over Mo Shay of St. Paul Washington Tech in the finals after advancing with two pins. Hunter Hall (21-26), a junior, won at 170, defeating Nehemiah Hammick of St. Croix Lutheran 5-2 in the finals, after advancing with a pin and 7-3 decision. Runners-up were sophomore Bryce Fitzpatrick (44-10) at 132, sophomore Reid Lawrence (34-20) at 138, sophomore Nate Kujawa (29-20) at 152 and junior Alex Zell (29-21) at 195. Placing third was Collin Grandstand (28-20) at 160.

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NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-18-103 Estate of Debra Marie Darsow, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated December 18, 2014, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Corey M. Darsow, whose address is 1756 Garden Lane, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 14, 2018 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert A. Howard HICKEN, SCOTT, HOWARD & ANDERSON, P.A. 2150 Third Avenue North, #300 Anoka, MN, 55303 Attorney License No: #17595X Telephone: (763) 421-4110 FAX: (763) 421-1040 Email: bobhoward@hshlaw.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 21 and 28, 2018.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-18-131 Estate of Claudia R. Johnson, a/k/a Claudia Ross Johnson, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated September 11, 2013 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Carla— Elaine Johnson, whose address is 2445 Hamline Avenue North, Roseville, MN 55113, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 3O days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Comt Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 12, 2018 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Carla-Elaine Johnson 2445 Hamline Avenue North Roseville, MN 55113 Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 28 and March 7, 2018.

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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: Mikayla Allender Creative 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 523 Jackson Street, Unit 315 Saint Paul MN 55101 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. Mikayla Allender 523 Jackson Street, Unit 315 Saint Paul MN 55101 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: February 5, 2018 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on Feb. 21 and 28, 2018.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2017-12-01 Please be advised that the City of Birchwood has duly-passed the following ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S CODE SECTION 805 TO STREAMLINE AND SIMPLIFY THE CITY’S ASSESSMENT POLICY. The following is a SUMMARY of the Ordinance: On January 9, 2018 the City amended Ordinance 805 to eliminate unused sections and remove sections that needlessly classiﬁed city projects and arbitrarily assessed properties for 100% of project costs without regard or mention of beneﬁt conferred. PLEASE BE ADVISED, this is not the full text of the Ordinance passed and the published material is only a summary. The full text is available for public inspection at the City of Birchwood, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, MN or delivered upon request electronically or by U.S. Mail. Summary complies with Minn. Stat. §§ 331A.05 subd. 8. & 412.191 subd 4. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2018-01-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUILDING REGULATIONS IN CITY CODE SECTION 203 The City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby ordains that Section 203 (City Building Regulations) of the Municipal Code of the City of Birchwood Village is hereby amended as follows: SECTION 203: CITY BUILDING REGULATIONS 203.035. EXTERIOR COMPLETION. The exterior finish on all residential dwellings and/or their accessory buildings shall be completed within six months of the date the permit is issued. Refinishing of existing buildings shall be completed within six months of the start of the work. Any owner of a dwelling who does not comply with this section shall have six months from the date of written notification of such to bring the dwelling to compliance. Tarpaper, unfinished plywood, fiberboard insulation, foam insulation, brown coat or scratch coat of stucco, plastic sheeting and other similar materials not designed to be an exterior finish shall not be considered an acceptable exterior finish. The building official may grant a 90-day extension if there is an unusual hardship, such as bad weather. Further time extensions must be approved by the city council. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance becomes effective on the date of its publication, or upon the publication of a summary of the ordinance as provided by M.S. § 412.191, subd. 4, as it may be amended from time to time, which meets the requirements of M.S. § 331A.01, subd. 10, as it may be amended from time to time. Adopted by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 13th day of February, 2018. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE MARCH 13, 2018 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota to consider amending conditional uses and zoning permit provisions in City Code Section 301. A copy of the proposed language is available at City Hall. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE MARCH 13, 2018 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota to consider repealing and replacing Section 617 maintaining and improving public lake tracts in City Code. A copy of the proposed language is available at City Hall. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE MARCH 13, 2018 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota to consider amending fees in City Code Section 701. A copy of the proposed language is available at City Hall. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2017-10-02 Please be advised that the City of Birchwood has duly-passed the following ORDINANCE: TO ENACT A NEW SECTION OF THE BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADMINISTER AND REGULATE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY (GENERALLY HEREINAFTER CALLED ROW) IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REGULATION OF ROW PERMITS TO MAINTAIN THE SAFE MAINTENANCE AND PASSAGE THERE-THROUGH. The following is a SUMMARY of the Ordinance:

www.presspubs.com On February 13, 2018 the City adopted an Ordinance to provide for the management of its Rights of Way by requiring activities conducted in them to be permitted by the City. The Ordinance provides for the application and permitting of any activity that occurs in the City’s ROW and security that the disruption be restored to pre-disruption status. The Ordinance describes the activities that require permitting and the process by which a permit may be obtained. PLEASE BE ADVISED, this is not the full text of the Ordinance passed and the published material is only a summary. The full text is available for public inspection at the City of Birchwood, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, MN or delivered upon request electronically or by U.S. Mail. Summary complies with Minn. Stat. §§ 331A.05 subd. 8. & 412.191 subd 4. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING There will be a Special Gem Lake City Council Meeting on March 7th , 2018 at The Gem Lake City Hall. The City Council will review, discuss and vote on The Conditional Use Permit for the Landmark Development Project. The Special City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. 2/21/2018 Robert L Uzpen, Mayor Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 28 and March 7, 2018.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on March 14, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to consider rezoning the properties generally located in the Quail Street and Briarwood Avenue Area, from RR - Rural Residential to R1-C – Low Density Residential, and described as follows: 20.030.21.21.0052 20.030.21.21.0026 17.030.21.34.0049 20.030.21.21.0030 20.030.21.21.0046 20.030.21.21.0018 20.030.21.22.0011 17.030.21.34.0056 17.030.21.34.0046 The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed rezoning to the City Council for their meeting to be held on March 20, 2018, 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 28, 2018.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on March 14, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to the 2040 Mahtomedi Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed adoption to the City Council for their meeting to be held on March 20, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Copies of the Plan are available for review at City Hall or on the City of Mahtomedi website. 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 28, 2018.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION ON: OLD WHITE BEAR AVENUE / EIGHTH STREET / NINTH STREET / TENTH STREET / ELEVENTH STREET / MOREHEAD AVENUE / JOHNSON AVENUE / ALLEYS / BIRCH LAKE BOULEVARD SOUTH CITY PROJECT NOS.: 17-06, 18-01 AND 18-06 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 13, 2018, to consider the making of an improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.021 and 429.111. The improvements include street reconstruction with concrete curb and gutter, bituminous pavements, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and sidewalk enhancements. The estimated total cost of the street reconstruction improvements is $3,398,736.00. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the abutting property beneﬁting from the improvement in the following project areas: City Project No. 17-06 • Old White Bear Avenue (Cottage Park Road to South Shore Boulevard) City Project No. 18-01 • Eighth Street (Stewart Avenue to Lake Avenue North) • Ninth Street (Stewart Avenue to Lake Avenue North) • Tenth Street (T.H. 61 to Alley East of Stewart Avenue) • Tenth Street (Morehead Avenue to Johnson Avenue) • Eleventh Street (T.H. 61 to Johnson Avenue) • Morehead Avenue (Seventh Street to Tenth Street) - Morehead Avenue (Eleventh Street to State Highway 96) • Alleys (Various Alleys throughout the project Area) City Project No. 18-06 • Birch Lake Boulevard South (Otter Lake Road to end of Cul-De-Sac) 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 in the White Bear Press on February 28 and March 7, 2018.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2018 MILL & OVERLAY PROJECT ON: 11TH STREET / SUMAC CIRCLE / SUMAC RIDGE / MANITOU DRIVE / MANITOU LANE / TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION / CITY PROJECT NOS.: 18-13 & 18-18 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 13, 2018, to consider the making of an improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 and 429.111. The improvements include mill and overlay, total replacement of the bituminous pavement surface and trail enhancements. The estimated total project improvement cost is $485,856.00. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the abutting property beneﬁting from the improvement in the following project areas: City Project No. 18-13 • 11th Street (from Division Avenue to East Cul-De-Sac) • Sumac Circle (from Sumac Ridge to Sumac Ridge) • Sumac Ridge (from Bellaire Avenue to 1000’ East of Bellaire Avenue) • Manitou Drive (from County Road D to Sumac Ridge) • Manitou Lane (from Manitou Drive to Sumac Ridge) City Project No. 18-18 • Trail Reconstruction (from White Bear Parkway to Birch Lake Boulevard) • Trail Reconstruction (from County Road 96 to Birch Lake Boulevard North) 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 in the White Bear Press on February 28 and March 7, 2018.

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING White Bear Township’s Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. The meeting is being held to consider all business pertinent to the Town of White Bear including the Preliminary Tax Levy for ﬁscal year 2019. If there is bad weather as determined by the Town Board on the day of the meeting, the Town Board shall set the meeting for the third Tuesday in March, March 20, 2018. If there is bad weather as determined by the Town Board on the third Tuesday in March, the Town Board shall set another date for the meeting within 30 days of the third Tuesday in March. Given under my hand this 21st day of February, 2018. WILLIAM F. SHORT, Town Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 28, 2018.

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: RFP-HR1806-KB OPENING DATE: 03/29/2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSAL RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR THE PROVISION OF ACTIVE EMPLOYEE DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE FIVE YEAR PERIOD OF JANUARY 01, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023. SOLICITATION: RFP-HR1809-KB OPENING DATE: 04/05/2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSAL RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR THE PROVISION OF ACTIVE EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE FIVE YEAR PERIOD OF JANUARY 01, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023. SOLICITATION: RFP-PRRTF1197-KB OPENING DATE: 03/22/2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY IS SEEKING TO RECEIVE RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR THE REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT OF ASBESTOS, LEAD PAINT AND MOLD THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN OR ON A TAX-FORFEITED LAND PROPERTY. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW21244-KB PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS S.P. 062-696-032 BID OPENING THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 Ramsey County will receive sealed bids for Bid PUBW-21244, CSAH 96 Traffic Signal Revision, until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Ramsey County Finance Department, Procurement, Suite 4000, 121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101. Immediately thereafter, all bids will be opened publicly and read aloud in Procurement, Suite 4000, 121 7th Place East, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. Work includes traffic signal revisions, interconnect, signing and pedestrian curb ramp work. Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings, and Specifications, will be available to be downloaded from Onvia DemandStar on our website at http://www.demandstar.com. A bid bond in the amount of 5% is required. 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. All prospective Bidders/respondents are hereby cautioned not to contact any member of the Ramsey County Staff or officials other than the specified contact person in the Ramsey County Procurement Department in St. Paul. 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 5.7% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. SOLICITATION: RFP-PUBW21455-KB OPENING DATE: 03/29/2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM THE 2018 PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMP CONSTRUCTION, COUNTY WIDE, S.A.P. 062-030-025. THE PROJECT INCLUDES CONCRETE SIDEWALK, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TRUNCATED DOMES, ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SYSTEMS, SITE RESTORATION, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on February 28, 2018.

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CUBESMART NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Self-storage Cube contents of the following customer contains household and other goods to be sold for cash by CubeSmart, 1828 Buerkle Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 to satisfy a lien on March 15th, 2018 at approximately 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com : Unit 2341 Victor Gomez - Approx 10x10, Art, Bins, Furniture. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 28 and March 7, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 05/20/2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $104,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Travis Frokjer, a married man and Katie Frokjer, married to each other as husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Fifth Third Mortgage Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 05/24/2013 as Document No. 2211106 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 02-28-22-12-0173 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 1, Creekside Court, Common Interest Community Number 435, Ramsey County, Minnesota Torrens Certificate No.575033 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2026 Creekside Way, Saint Paul, MN 55119 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Fifth Third Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Fifth Third Bank THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $121,470.87 AS OF 02/24/2018. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 04/19/2018 at 10:00 am PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 W. 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 19, 2018, or the next business day if October 19, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 02/26/2018 - 03/02/2018 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 10/09/2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $297,666.49 MORTGAGOR(S): David Patsy and Linda Patsy, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 10/22/2003 as Document No. 3690132 in the Ofﬁce of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF10 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 11/29/2017 Assignment recorded: 01/12/2018 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04693911 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, MN. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 143022240073 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NINE (9), BELLEAU WOOD, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN., ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SAID RAMSEY COUNTY. THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 5, ALL OF LOT 6, BELLEAU WOOD, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4810 Campbell Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $288,710.09 AS OF 03/15/2018. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 04/18/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, 25 W. 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mort-

gagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 2018, or the next business day if October 18, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 02/26/2018 - 03/02/2018 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF10 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 05/29/2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,011.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Chad L. Curtis and Jennifer M. Curtis husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/02/2015 as Document No. A04558730 in the Ofﬁce of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment dated: 01/22/2016 Assignment recorded: 03/20/2016 Assignment recording information: A04597114 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 012922440006 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 2, Castle Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2721 Division Street N., North Saint Paul, MN 55109 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Freedom Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $176,502.46 AS OF 02/28/2018. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/15/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 09/15/2018, or the next business day if 09/15/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 1/22/2018 - 1/26/2018 Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018.

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County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 293022120034 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1, Swintek Addition Torrens Certiﬁcate No.362196 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4000 Clover Ave., Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Countrywide Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $172,407.29 AS OF 02/28/2018. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/21/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2018, or the next business day if September 21, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 01/22/2018-01/26/2018 Caliber Home Loans, Inc. f/k/a Vericrest Financial Inc, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 11/12/2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $198,341.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Virginia K Tuerk, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American National Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 11/24/2015 as Document No. T02545670 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC Assignment dated: 12/07/2017 Assignment recorded: 12/15/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. T02604096 All in the records of the County Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 03.29.23.24.0025 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 8, Roseville Terrace Plat 3, in the State of Minnesota, Ramsey County. Torrens Certificate No.609298 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2903 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: American National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $203,849.59 AS OF 02/14/2018. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/21/2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on September 21, 2018, or the next business day if September 21, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: N THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 01/22/2018 - 01/26/2018 Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018.

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B HONOR ROLL Grade 9 Saﬁ M. Abdi, Amaya M. Abrahim, Grant J. Albin, Faaris E. Amegankpoe, Blake Anderson, Oluwadara E. Animasaun, Zachary R. Arcand, John H. Balfanz, Annika E. Bangs, Ben N. Barett, Jax C. Bartholomew, Isabel M. Bear, Emily O. Bergsrud, Branden R. Berwald, Christian T. Bieniek, Amelia R. Bloomquist, Jack T. Boeck, Mason P. Boehlke, Jacob Borglund, Jordan R. Bradshaw, Alyssa K. Bremer, Amanda R. Brown, Nicholas J. Brown, Malik I. Butcher, Lila Bystrom, Isabel A. Capistrant, Alex D. Carlson, Zachary J. Carlson, Brennan Q. Cashman, Imari L. Chatman, Kelsey M. Christianson, Jack D. Cole, Aidan A. Collova, Anthony C. Cox, Ashanti M. Cox, Katie C. Cueto, Cindy A. D’almeida, Anthony J. Davis, Jacob P. Deboer, Charlie R. Degree, Frank R. Degree, Matthew O. Dresen, Haleigh J. Dunaski, Hayden P. Durand, Sage F. Durdle, Victoria M. Eastham, Adria C. Edwards, Gavin R. England, Joel A. Erickson, Wyatt A. Erickson, Matthew E. Erickson-Cancino, Tyler R. Falk, Lynn N. Fastner, Jordan M. Feidt, Mason J. Fike, Connor P. Flahave, Samuel C. Froehlich, Francisco Galvan Lopez, Elayna M. Gerner-Grogan, Ray A. Ghilardi, Emma L. Glyer, Connor W. Godfrey, Livia G. Gray, Jeffrey D. Grealish, Kendra S. Gustafson, Angelina V. Haas, Isabella R. Hall, Katherine D. Hansen, William J. Hanson, Brady M. Haroldson, Dimitrios S. Hatzis, Abigail E. Healy, Alexis J. Hernandez, Logan J. Hinderscheit, Jacob C. Holt, Jennae L. Hosﬁeld, Jordan L. Ide, Izak E. Iverson, Ethan T. Johnson, Gavin D. Johnson, Kylee R. Johnson, Ciara L. Johnston, Riley W. Jones, Martin G. Jorgenson, Jessica E. Kabbe, Moamel

Kamel, Madison M. Kapisak, Ethan A. Karls, Conner P. Keintz, Madison J. Kiris, Kaleb M. Kirschling, Dalaynee Kisler, Mitchell A. Klimek, Alexander J. Kotasek, Bryan V. Kue, Zackary T. Kueppers, Caylin E. Kunze, Sydney C. Kuyava, Jagger R. Larson, Torin J. Larson, Connor V. Lashomb, Andrew D. Laska, Abigayl R. Latraille-Zarate, Jack A. Lavalley, Kabnoog L. Lee, Paitynn J. Lee, Madelyn R. Lessard, Derek M. Lopez, Jonathan E. Lopez Meza, Angel Rose S. Lumbo, Ava N. Lund, Danielle R. Madden, Parker J. Madsen, Lauren A. Marier, Christopher Marquez-Gutierrez, Sydney C. Martindale, Rachel M. Mcaulay, Caleb P. Mccalla, Jarron W. Mcfarlane, Kathleen R. Mcgladdery, Tyler R. Mckenzie, Cullen C. Mckinney, Ariaunna E. Mcmahon, Chantel J. Mcneal, Madison R. Medin, Evan M. Menne, Angelina S. Mlejnek, Jonathan W. Morris, Petrie X. Moua, Hannah M. Mudgett, Tyler J. Mullen, Mirembe Mwassa, Grace V. Nathanson, Andrew L. Nelson, Joshua A. Olsen, Owen W. Osvold, Spencer I. Oxton, Josie I. Palmer, Ethan J. Pavelka, Jakob T. Penberthy, Jada R. Peterson, Emma R. Pierce, Jack D. Pontrelli, Cody A. Popelka, Natalie M. Preiner, Jayden M. Price, Robert F. Records Iii, Samantha P. Records, Thomas P. Redmond Jr, Georgia D. Rensenbrink, Isabel M. Reyes, John P. Rilley, Jada R. Rumpel, Grace K. Rupert, Martin Santiago Ojeda, Grifﬁn C. Schmidt, Caeden J. Schuette, Joseph T. Schulte, Samantha A. Schwartz, Robert M. Sharot Iii, Owen P. Sheridan, Kelia M. Siebenaler, Isabelle M. Sisterman, Mackenzie R. Sloan, Connor M. Smith, Mariah R. Snedeker, Marissa K. Snedeker, Spencer S. Sommers, Sara C. Spears, Stephen C. Stanﬁeld, Anaka R. Stanley, Mira D. Stearns, Natalie K. Stedje, Lucy E. Stoetzel, Reesa L. Stoetzel, Logan L. Swanson, Colin S. Thao, Alexa L. Timermanis, Piper L. Van Houten, Tobie P. Vang, Yileng J. Vang, Alexis T. Varner, Zakary J. Wadzinski, Sophia M. Walsh, Hayden J. Weddell, Emelia C. Wenzel, Fiona L. Wiltse, Andy J. Yang, Gaolee Yang, Natalie Yang, Tiffany K. Yang, Alexandra M. Yerkes, Gabrielle R. Zakrzewski, Isabel S. Zarate, Aria Zia

Grade 10 Pedro A. Acosta, Lily L. Adams, Lily D. Ahles, Brooke M. Anderson, Ethan J. Andrekus, Eliza J. Angellis, Juliana R. Aviles, Allison L. Bates, Jayson A. Beckius, Michelle Behnke, Ian M. Berger, Erik L. Berlin, Mason M. Bishop, Owen A. Braum, Luke J. Brennhofer, Jacob A. Brown, Grant R. Callander,

Congratulations Honor Students!

Lauren R. Carlson, Zachary A. Chapman, Sadie E. Corcoran, Thomas G. Coyan, Audrey J. Custar, Ryan J. Dehling, Trina L. Devaney, Joshua J. Doerr, Jessica L. Duvick, Brandon Ehlers, Eric R. Einck, Nicholas S. Elbert, Madalyn M. Everson, Carly J. Evgen, Dylan M. Falldin, Emma R. Farrell, Megan F. Flaherty, Bethany R. Forsberg, Esteban M. Garrido Perez, Cody T. Grahn, James W. Grewe, Lucinda B. Gunelson, Justin W. Haag, Tyler A. Haines, Braeden J. Hanson, Conrad A. Hart, Sawyer D. Hawkins, Amy E. Hirsch, Daniel P. Holmes, Grant J. Horwath, Brennah G. Huberty, Cassidy A. Hughes, Kody P. Hurst, Tristen H. Jacobsen, Brianna N. Johnson, Jacob R. Johnson, Julianna M. Johnson, Natalie R. Johnson, Triston W. Johnson, Chance D. Johnstone, Lydia N. Jungmann, Ashlyn M. Jungwirth, Jada C. Jurek, Nicholas J. Kastner, Cole S. Kephart, Jenna R. Klein, Andrew L. Kolb, Luci N. Koller, Nicholas M. Koller, Kaitlynn E. Kowalski, Zachary P. Kuyava, Samantha J. Larson, Ellena T. Le, Annamarie S. Learned, Christa M. Lee, Bailey E. Leis, Albert J. Leo, Rebecca R. Leroux, Rebekah G. Lillo, William Long, Jack D. Longfellow, Natalie A. Luadtke, Dominic S. Mariano, Kailey R. Markwalter, Chloe A. Mccalla, Blake W. Mccann, Brody P. Mcguire, Ekaterina N. Mcwilliams, William C. Menier, Jack T. Menk, Benjamin A. Misgen, Jillian J. Moor, Olivia G. Morin, Charles R. Mott, Francois F. Moua, Sidney L. Mullin, Mitchell T. Mulvaney, Jack R. Munson, Grant W. Napgezek, Jason C. Nguyen, Vy H. Nguyen, Paige J. Nordstrom, Joshua L. Norton, Savannah L. Nyberg, Alexander T. O’brien, Hunter J. O’donnell, Zachary J. Olsen, Tristan D. Olson, Simon J. Oslund, Bilal S. Osman, Kyle J. Pade, Sydney M. Peterson, Brianna R. Pothen, Lucas J. Prokosch, Sara M. Rajtar, Billy A. Rose, Noah S. Rosenberg, Lissette Rubio, Lauren M. Rudie, America J. Salverda Beck, Mercedes L. Sauerwein, Hteemoo P. Saw, Haiden J. Schnagl, Roderick S. Schultz, Gabrielle M. Sheldon, Abby R. Sicard, Avery K. Snyder, Andrew J. Spears, Elizabeth M. Stai, Tyler M. Steffens, Annie R. Stout, Dysin S. Strate, Jack J. Stucynski, Megan R. Sulej, Emily N. Sylla, Julie C. Thao, Kaitlynn L. Thiel, Travis J. Tillma, Michaela Tillman, Andrew J. Tlusty, Lynzy B. Tran, Connor M. Trusler, Caden J. Unzen, Allia J. Van Der Vaart, Benjamin G. Vang, Haden P. Veith, Alexandra J. Waldvogel, Robert W. Walsh, Carter J. Wenzler, Grace E. Wilson, Rory K. Wisgerhof, Adam H. Woodcock, Alexia V. Yang

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Private school student named National Merit Scholarship finalist Liberty Classical Academy in White Bear Lake announced last week that senior Peter Klarr, of Hugo, is a fi nalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. This month, officials from National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced about 15,000 students have advanced to fi nalist standing in the 63rd annual National Merit ScholSUBMITTED arship Program. These Peter Klarr, senior at Liberhigh school seniors have ty Classical Academy, was an opportunity to conone of 15,000 students tinue in the competition named across the nation for approximately 7,500 as finalists in the National National Merit ScholarMerit Scholarship Program. ships worth more than $32 million that will be offered this spring.

Mahtomedi students named National Merit Scholarship finalists Mahtomedi High School students Annika Sougstad, Andrew Krier and Alec Jann were named National Merit Scholar fi nalists. The three students were among 16,000 students named semifinalists and are now among about 15,000 named fi nalists. Each semifi nalist and his or her high school submitted a detailed scholarship appli-

Law enforcement fair announced

cation in which they provide information about academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment and honors and awards received to be considered as a fi nalist.

Century College will host a Law Enforcement Education and Employment Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. March 7 in the East Campus Lincoln Mall, 3300 Century Ave. N. The event will provide the community an opportunity to learn about educational and employment options in the field of law enforcement from local officers and college faculty. For more information, visit www.century.edu/lawenforcement.

Home-schooler wins area math competition White Bear Lake home-schooler Evan Erickson won fi rst place at the North Capitol Chapter of the Minnesota Math Counts competition at Century College Feb. 10. He advanced to the state competition, which will be held March 9-10.

Join special education advisory council

District seeks input on superintendent search The Mahtomedi School District Board of Education is seeking input from members of the school community to assist in defi ning the qualities and characteristics of the next superintendent. The board has requested that consultants from Springsted/Waters conduct two community forums and an online survey, and convene focus groups with partner organizations of the public schools to solicit input from students, staff, parents and community members. There will be two community forums. The fi rst is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. March 6 at the District Education Center, Room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue. The second will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 8 at the Middle School Media Center, 2nd floor, 8100 75th St. N. An online survey is in the process of being developed and will be available on the school district website when completed. Superintendent Mark Larson announced his June retirement in January.

White Bear Lake Area Schools has a Special Education Parent/Staff Advisory Council (PAC). Learn how to get involved at the next meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 8. The council acts as an advisory body to the district through the Student Support Services Administrative Team on behalf of students receiving special education services.

Elementary students perform 'Oklahoma!' Lincoln Elementary students will perform the musical â€œOklahoma!â€? March 23-25. The cast and crew contains approximately 180 students led by a team of parent and teacher volunteers. Shows will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 23, 6:30 p.m March 24 and 2 p.m. March 25 in the Central Middle School community auditorium, 4855 Bloom Ave. Tickets are $8 each and available at the door. For more information, contact lincolnptaproductions@gmail.com.

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These local businesses proudly support MAHTOMEDI HIGH SCHOOL Semester I 2017 - 2018

HIGH HONORS (3.7-4.0) GRADE 12 Audrey Anfang, Nils Armitage, Ethan Bauer, Breanna Bernal, Isabel Birkeland, Daniel Black, Michelle Bohnen, Kiana Clarkson, Joseph Cyriac, Jack Dekko, Cole Deweese, Benjamin Dohmeier, Noah Eberhard, Adeline Engebretson, Julia Farraher, Eve Farrell, Aidan Flick, Emily Fraser, Matthew Freeman, James Frisbie, Nathan Gabrio, Lauren Geib, Mya Geiger, Rose Gralinski, Nathan Gregg, Emma Grothaus, Alexi Harrod, Sky Hart, John-Paul Heinzen, Reagan Hubbard, Olivia Hurt, Lukas Hyde, Austin Jerylo, Madison Kaste, Aine Keel, Andrew Krier, Amy Larson, Lauren Lawless, Timothy Lindquist, Hannah Loughlin, John McCarty, Anna McCormick, Peter Merrill, Eleanore Mieloch, Joseph Miller, Owen Moriarity, Sydney Morris, Peyton Nelson, Alexander Olson, Haley Oswald, Olivia Paradise, Emily Pieper, Kambrie Prochazka, Nathan Rogers, Kelsey Rose-Wilsey, Anna Ross, John Sass, Mackenzie Scholl, Matthew Schulz, Anne Schwartz, Abigail Shultz, Petra Slater, Jonah Smithson, Annika Sougstad, Rebecca Stark, Sophia Truso, Josephine Watkins, Liam Wedell, Benjamin Wetherby, Dylan Wojtas

GRADE 11 Aric Anderson, Anna Ardito, Jacob Arlandson, Thomas Atkins, Katja Bastiaens, Megan Beaulieu, Wyatt Begley, Samuel Bell, Clara Binau, Christine Brennan, Megan Clements, Elena Daddario, Nicholas Dahl, Neal Dardis, Elsa Duea, Sydney Freking, Jasper Gantriis, Nathan Gillen, Ashley Goeltl, Hannah Goralnick, Britainey Gutteter, Abigail Halverson, Abigail Hansen, Noah Harbinson, Claire Hautman, Lillian Hemmelgarn, Emily Hoffman, Elliot James, Lillian Johnson, Elizabeth Kangas, Ellen Kilgore, Elisabeth Kray, Rachel Laliberte, Kyle Larson, Anna Lindberg, Amy Mang, Jordyn McAlpine, James McLachlan, Michael Miller, Calvin Molitor, Mikalyn Morreim, Megan Muetzel, Emma Nelson, Julianne Peterson, Anna Poulsen,

Samantha Rech, Lindsey Reyes, Analise Schleifer, Eric Schmidt, Emma Shores, Noah Skillings, Ryan Smith, Corey Steinhauser, John Stellmach, Connor Stoker, Ella Stromberg, Leah Thompson, Joseph Urbanski, Isabella Vennemann, Luigi Viggiano, Tianna Warner, Samantha Westlund, Tanner Whitmore, Ajah Williams, Vienna Windisch, Allie Wynia

Posner, Anna Raney, Laura Roehrich, Samuel Ruzynski, Greta Schimnowski, Noah Schmidt, Alayna Schwieters, Olivia Shores, Terah Skillings, Evin Sougstad, Annika Swanson, Ethan Ta, Meredith Taipale, Christa Taival, Phoebe Taylor, Grant Teuber, Allison Wilke, Luke Wisniewski, Hunter Wood, Isabel Zelch

GRADE 10 Ruby Ales, Benjamin Allen, Natalie Anderson, Teresa Anderson, Elisabeth Becker, Joseph Becker, William Buttermore, William Byrd, Elena Carlson, Evan Christensen, Annika Daniels, Emma Dornseif, Megan Eberle, Sophia Frisbie, Benjamin Gammons, Aidan Golish, Maria Gornik, Halley Granec, Colin Hagstrom, Brock Hansen, Lauren Heinsch, Abbigail Hemenway, Katherine Hoffmann, Alexis Holdorph, Megan Johnson, Kathleen Kelley, Sarah Koeneman, Karla Kroschel, Maya Lakso, Megan Mader, Anna Martinson, Rachael McCleery, Ella McCormick, Sophia Miller, Jack Mogren, Aaron Moriarity, Peter Morris, Matthew Muetzel, Emmeline Nelson, Megan Neubeck, Anika Nordin, Lucas Olsen, Natalie Ostrand, Kathryn Robinson, Kate Ryan, Julia Salmen, Audrey Sexson, Jesiah Showers, Jillian Slater, Abigail Smith, Sarah Stellmach, Olivia Stevens, Alyne Torenvliet, Rosalia Underwood, William Urbanski, Lucy Ward, Jenna Whitehead, Madelyn Yee Yick

GRADE 9 Lucy Ales, Jennifer Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Jack Arnason, David Azcona, Irene Azcona, Josephine Barry, Lauren Boeke, Ava Boytim, Hanna Bradt, Megan Bridgeman, Claire Brings, Abigail Brown, Victoria Buege, Zoe Bush, Ryann Buttke, Luke Carlson, Lauren Carter, Grant Cegielski, Rachel Chesley, Eiley Crenshaw, Samuel Crichton, Samuel Dahl, Jane Dean, Ty Decker, Jayne Dimitri, William Donna, Athlyn Drage, Nina Duffy, Riley Einan, Jenna Elbers, Milena Ficcadenti, Sara Fraser, Clare Fritsch, Rasmus Gantriis, William Garry, Sonia Gloege, Alicia Goeser, Jordan Green, Julia Griggs, Jenna Halverson, Nathan Harbinson, Ella Herlick, Savannah Huber, Lauren Johnson, Matthew Jordan, Samuel Kalkman, Kaia Kapfer, Anya Khandpur, Annika Klein, Lauren Laviano, Karl Lawrie, Sam Lengyel, Anika Liner, Luke Loughlin, Isabelle McGraw, James Metz, Rahul Nath, Anthony Neubeck, Kyle Oswald, Carley Pakonen, Jonathan Paraschou, Saale Pearson, Emilie Peterson, Joseph Phelps, Lindsey Pieper, Magnolia Podgorak, Andrew Pontious, Joshua

HONORS (3.0 – 3.69) GRADE 12 Arrianna Ackerman, Gavin Albin, Brandon Anderson, Selina Anorve-Andress, Mackenzie Awalt, Samuel Ayd, Peyton Baker, Charles Bartholomew, William Becker, Jamie Berg, Samantha Bowar, Anna Broten, Clara Brown, Shane Brown, Beken Butta, Abigail Buzay, Joshua Campbell, Zachary Cegielski, Bryce CernohousSchrader, Carly Cox, Aden Danks, Marina Domenighi, Dallas Duckson, Ethan Dworak, James Ebbott, Kjersten Emerson, Lily Engebretson, Johanna Ficcadenti, Makayla Firminger, Catherine Flanders, Megan Flick, Emma Jean Flood, Julia Gacek, Cassandra Gaertner, Alexander Ganz, Taelynn Gittins, Jared Gores, Adam Gralinski, Cullen Guzzo, Lauren Hall, Connor Henningsen, Bryce Huber, Luke Humphrey, Devanie Hunter, Zachary Husten, Samuel Jenson, Lexus Johnson, Patrick Kelley, Zachary Kelsey, Jeffrey Kneale, Jacob Knutson, Bjorn Koester, Anthony Kozlak, Glennon Langan, Samuel Lapadat, Brooke Larson, Henry Laue, William Leach, Maggie Liska, Lucas Lisowski, Jack Long, Anna Lutz, Hannah Maples, Calista McGauley, William McKenzie, Robert Meehan, Eric Mens, Molly Merthan, Caleb Meyer, Beck Morse, Morgan Munion, Ryan Murphy, Allyson Nelson, Abigail Noel, Olusewa Obadiya, Adam Olson, Jenna Olson, Gianna Pals, Eric Patton, Aidan Pearson, Andrew Praml, Rachel Praml, Benjamin Putney, Senna Redin, Isaac Robbins, Joseph Rohrer, Jack Rowenhorst, Kali Ruiz, Amanda Russell, Lucas Russell, Marin Ryan, Alexandra Saenger, Kayla Schmidt, Lauren Schulte, Jack Schwartz, Abigail Searles, Jack Shay, Carter Shook, Anna Short, Alec Singer, Shauna Slipka, Alexander Spilde, Sydney Staedt, Angela Starkey-Smeltzer, Thomas Stonehouse, Anna Stutz, Grant Taival, Molly Tierney, Liam Torenvliet, Josephine Underwood, Genna Viggiano, Maria Wagner, Declyn Walters, Ava Wilk

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Mahtomedi Honor Roll MAHTOMEDI HIGH SCHOOL Semester I 2017 - 2018

GRADE 11 Haya Al-Jaleeli, Megan Almquist, Matthew Anderson, Tycen Arcand, Abdelkadir Awad, Joshua Bandy, Tucker Bartylla, Paxton Berger, Sidney Bergum, Erik Bjork, David Blasena, Jack Blegen, Benjamin Bloom, Jordan Boehm, Isaiah Borowski, Katelyn Bradley, Thomas Broten, Hannah Campbell, Grace Carpenter, Harrison Carter, Kaylee Cummins, Luke Dalton, Mark Dengler, Ryan Doering, Emilie Donovan, Katherine Dunham, Chloe Engstrum, Jake Fitzpatrick, Olivia Fleming, Ian Fosdick, Charles Frable, Gabriella Franco, Gavin Goralnick, Natalie Gordon, Jack Graff, Collin Grandstrand, Nathaniel Graslewicz, Bennett Griggs, Emma Grover, Nicholas Hammerschmidt, Kyndra Hansen, Annika Hanson, Jacob Hart, Aden Herb, Dylan

Heyer, Grace Hohn, Aaron Holslin, Margaux Iverson, McKenzie Jamison, Sydney Johnson, Jack Kalkman, Amaya Kaufenberg, Anya Korman, Jenna Lang, Max Lauze, Benjamin Lundsten, William Malinowski, Blake Marshall, Cole McCarver, Grace McCormick, Ally Meslow, Sonia Meyer, Trygve Myers, Bayley Nash, Joseph Newman, Sacmini Ngunu, Matthew Olsen, Lauren Osmian, Emily Otto, Isabella Palmer, Joseph Paradise, Ryan Pilla, John Poirier, Jasmine Quinn, Grace Redland, Jacob Rettner, Emily Richardson, Owen Ricker, Abigail Risovi, Sydney Robinson, Haley Rosenthal, Simphiwe Rye, Evan Saatzer, Ariel Schmidt, Jeremy Schoeller, Dana Searles, Isabella Singh, Annika Smeenk, Meghan Smith, Benedict Soucheray, Claire St. Germain, Hayli Sundgaard, Joshua Tavis, Kellan Taylor, Abigail Ternus, Al-Ghazaali Touray, Kieran Viggiano, Alexa Waldoch, Anna Wendorff, Brooke Whitney, Katherine Wicks, Ethan Wilke, Naeem Williams, Sydney Winecke, Anna Wohlwend, Alec Zell, Gavin Zemke

GRADE 10 Joshua Bates, Elijah Bechard, Maxwell Behnke, Breckin Berg, Sarah Bernal, Brody Beskar, Giorgia Birkeland, Jackson Bjork, Jacob Bogdanovich, Edward Breien, Henry Bridgeman, Molly Burgwald, Lois Campbell, Lucille Carlin, Stephanie Comfort, Makenna Cook, Kaitlyn Corey, Aubree Cummins, Matthew Davis, Elliott Duffy, Nikolai Dulak, Garrett Dzialo, Mary Edmunds, Jenna Eitel, Logan Farmer, Dominic Fedie, Liam Fischer, Isabella Frattalone, Ava Gallo, Kristen Geib, Christian Golish, Jessica Grove, Alexander Halatsis, Lauren Hamme, Lindsey Handke, Andrew Harnisch, Amelia Harrigan, Olesya Hergenrader, Annika Hillstrom, Sarah Hoffman, Benjamin Hogan, Isaac Honebrink, Sarah Hueffmeier, Liana Hull, Carson Hunter, Peyton Irsfeld, Abbie Jones, Madeline Kasel, Kieran Keel, Coleton Klingbeil, Luke Koeneman, Zachary Kozlak, Saylor Kragness, Kayla Kroschel, Analise LaFrinier, Reid Lawrence, Kelly Leaf, Kaia Lifto, Megan Lisowy, Lilian Marchant, Jake Mathson, Nicholas Matson, Mitchell McCarthy, Madeleine McCollough, Karlene Mears, Olivia Meger, Abigail Meyer, Ryan Millington, Mickenzie Mireault, John Montero, Peyton Morrell, Josephine Moua, Hannah Neff, Grant Nelson, McKenzie Nelson, Brandon Nestrud, Avalyn Newman, Gavin Oelrich, Nicholas Otto, Jack Pajula, Jordan Pals, Sydney Panek, Benjamin Phelps, Maxwell Pieper, Joshua Praml, Jacob Rangitsch, Myla Rowenhorst, Stephen Runkel, Ethan Russell, Andrew Sass, Ava Schimnowski, Meadow Schlise, Austin Schulte, Reginald Schwab, Olivia Stephan, Madisyn Swanson, Tyler Tangwall, Benjamin Thayer, Michael Turley, Tristan Tuttle, Thaddeus Varness, George Velky, Anna Wagner, Cooper Waldspurger, Daniel Wetherby, Renee Williams, Theresa Worden, Nathan York

GRADE 9 Bennett Anderson, Grace Anderson, Collin Beiersdorf, Nicholas Bell, Aiden Berry, Jayde Boeke, Maya Bolea, Liam Bosacker-Kass, Shelby Bowar, Olivia Boxmeyer, Kennedy Broberg, Erika Broten, Hannah Bruentrup, Timothy Bruner, Samantha Burns, Maggie Cappelen, Edward Charpentier, Faith Christensen, Madeleine Diaz,

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YOUR CAREER CONNECTION Production Technician - Level 1 All Safe Global, Inc. - Wyoming, MN Full Time

All Safe Global, Inc. is seeking production workers for its long standing cylinder service business in the North Metro. No experience necessary. Primary responsibilities include handling cylinders, operating various electric powered hand tools and various production machinery. Machinery may include blasters, paint sprayers computerized test equipment and more. Candidates must be punctual, detail oriented, have reliable transportation and be able to follow instructions. Must be able to read, write and perform basic math. High school diploma or higher education required. Work outside at times may be required. Candidates must have boots with steel toes and wear cotton clothing. NORMAL WORK HOURS: 6:30am to 3:00pm. Overtime may also be available and/or required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Production Worker - Level 1 is responsible for all of the • Ability to follow detailed instructions following duties which are performed personally: • Efficient time-management skills • Operating hand tools and machinery • Written and verbal communication skills • Reading serial numbers • Basic computer skills • Counting and sorting products • Ethical work history • Lifting and moving cylinders • Coachable and competitive spirit • Following detailed instructions • Desire and dedication to build skills • Cleaning of work area • Education and Experience • Other duties may be assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS No experience necessary. Training will be provided. High school The physical demands described here are representative of those diploma or equivalent required. Language and Communication Skills. that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Ability to listen, speak, read and write in English; Ability to respond to essential functions of this job: management inquiries; Reasoning Ability & Mathematical Skills. AbilWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly ity to apply basic math skills including adding, subtracting, division required to stand, walk, talk and hear. EOE and counting. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.

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Concession Stand Attendants

The City of Circle Pines is looking for individuals to perform various types of manual labor, operate light equipment and groundskeeping. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Position pays $12/hr.

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

Interested applicants must fill out a city application that can be found on the city website at www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us. Applications must be received at City Hall located at 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines before 4:30 p.m. March 2, 2018. If you have questions, please call 763-784-5898 or email cpeterson@ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

HIRING EVENT — Andersen Window Location: Andersen Windows - North Branch 39811 Golden Ave. North Branch, MN 55056 When: March 8, 2018 from 10am - 2pm Event: Masterson Stafﬁng will be hosting a Hiring Event

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651-462-5226 for more information See us at our location from 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 26685 Fallbrook Ave. Wyoming, MN Phone: 651-462-5226 Fax: 651-462-5237 Email: Wyoming@mastersonstafﬁng.com

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

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Town industrial park anticipates new addition BY MAGGIE STANWOOD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Another building is heading to the Leibel Addition Industrial Park. The White Bear Town Board approved the construction of an 18,900-square-foot office and warehouse building at 2320 Leibel St. during its Feb. 21 meeting. The parcel, owned by Capra Utilities Inc., is one of the last undeveloped lots in the industrial park. Capra Utilities owns several lots in the park. The building will be for a current tenant that has outgrown its current space. Township approval is pending approval from the

In other action Feb. 21, the board: • Approved a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County until 2020 for the GIS mapping system. The cost until 2019 is $1,100. • Authorized an update to the 2013 local surface water management plan for around $34,000 with funding from the stormwater utility fund. • Authorized Pearson Brothers to do the street sweeping in the fall and spring for $87 per hour per sweeper and a disposal fee of $35 per cubic yard. In the past, public works had done this with one staff member and it took three weeks. The cost is about $19,800.

Rice Creek Watershed District, which also has to look at the proposal. “I listened to this as a liaison through the Planning Commission, so I’m comfortable with where we’re at,” said Supervisor Steve Ruzek. The building will be similar in design to the other buildings in the area: a two-story, wood-framed structure with an asphalt shingle roof. About 20 employees will use the building, which will have 17 parking stalls on each end. The proposal also met the town's landscaping requirements: 15 trees, 16 conifers, 7 ornamental trees and 72 shrubs are proposed.

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Linnea Residential Home, located in Chisago City & Taylors Falls is seeking positive and creative individuals to work with unique DD individuals; variety of shifts available ~ afternoon/evenings, weekends, overnights & on/call status. There is a $2 wage differential for weekend hours. CNA experience preferred. Wages begin at $12 an hour & increases with related work experience. We currently have 3 locations. Two within Chisago City & one in Taylors Falls. All shifts will be available. Applications can be found on our website: www.linnearesidentialhome.net To schedule an interview, contact Scott or Carla at 651-257-2211

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