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White Bear Lake’s auctioneering couple, Kurt and Connie Johnson, know what to do when a banquet room is so quiet, you can hear crickets chirping. Knowing how to reboot a crowd and spark excitement when no one’s bidding is one of the skills they teach budding auctioneers.

The Johnsons are much, much more than just fast talkers. “One element of a benefit auction is that our team members also have to be entertainers. We have a crackerjack team of auctioneers that we’ve handpicked and helped develop over the years, that are fantastic onstage,” Connie said. In its 27-year history, the couple’s company, Kurt Johnson Auctioneering Inc., has conducted more than 2,100 auctions, raising more than $70 million for nonprofits. For founder and Duluth native Kurt Johnson, there was no question about what to do after college. “I grew up going to auctions,” he said. “It was something I always wanted to try. I went to auction school and did whatever I could to get into the business. I was fascinated by it. Auctioneering is one of those businesses where you truly get rewarded for hard work.” Soon after starting the company, Johnson began

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Sunrise serenade

Above: A group of Sunrise Park Middle School IB World School staff members use a variety of instruments to perform their version of “Best Day of My Life” during the annual Community Dinner fundraising event at the school Tuesday, April 5 featuring a spaghetti dinner from Donatelli’s, entertainment, a wall of wishes and auction items. At right: Middle school student Charles Larson performed a series of gymnastic tumbles and ﬂips during the student talent show portion of the beneﬁt event.

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Fall opening planned for Piccadilly Square The company managing the new senior living facility under construction in Mahtomedi will start taking applications June 1. Piccadilly Square, a 79-unit complex on the site of the old Piccadilly restaurant, plans to open Oct. 1. Property manager Eve Bjork, with Shelter Corporation in Stillwater, said income-qualified seniors, 62 and older, can hold a unit with a deposit. Applicants must complete pre-qualification paperwork either at the Stillwater office, 14830 58th St. N., or during open houses at the Mahtomedi Public Library planned in June. The one- and two-bedroom apartments have open floor plans, individual central heat and air conditioning, dishwashers and walk-in showers. Laundry facilities are on each floor. There is a community room and fitness center. A large patio off the community room is adjacent to a walking/bike path that connects to the regional trail system. Rents range from $766 to $944 for a 680-square-foot one-bedroom or $956 to $1,129 for a 1,020-square-foot two-bedroom. Shelter Corporation manages all of Washington County's Housing and Redevelopment Authority properties, including Piccadilly Square, located at 70 Mahtomedi Ave. PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

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SCHOOL BRIEFS Students raise money to fight cancer Freshman Deklan Hoff of White Bear Area High School was voted by his classmates as the winner of a philanthropic research project. Language Arts students from Cassidy Wegwerth's classes each researched a concern and a nonprofit dedicated to that concern. Classes also competed to see which could bring in the most money for a winning research project. Classes then voted on which research project to support with the money. Hoff's winning research project was on cancer and $850 raised by students was donated to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Minneapolis.

Community safety seminar held A free interactive session on community safety will be presented for students ages 6-12 and their parents from 6:30-7:15 p.m. April 19 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Topics include the buddy system, five trusted adults, listening to your “uh-oh” feeling, and body ownership. The presenter is Alison Feigh, program manager of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center (JWRC). The program is also sponsored by the city of Birchwood, Mahtomedi Community Education and White Bear Lake Area Schools.

Shrek musical will be performed The White Bear Lake Middle School Players will present “Shrek The Musical, Jr.” at 7 p.m. April 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. April 23 at the White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Auditorium, 4855 Bloom Ave. An ASL interpreter will be available at the April 22 production. Tickets are $7 and are available for purchase at www.isd624.org or at the door one hour prior to performance.

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Middle schooler participates in State Geography Bee Patrick Glavan of Sunrise Park Middle School in White Bear Lake competed at the Minnesota State Geography Bee April 1. He was one of 100 students across the state who qualified for the state bee.

Earth Day concert held Level Up Academy students will perform an Earth Day concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Refreshments follow the concert. Level Up Academy is located at 2600 County Road E, White Bear Lake. For more information, call 651-408-5559 or info@LevelUpAcademy.org.

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Mahtomedi hosts tour for community members Mahtomedi High School will host an interactive school tour 9-10:30 a.m. April 22 for adults in the community. The tour will be hosted by Mahtomedi Generations members, a student-led organization to foster relationships between adults in the community and Mahtomedi students. Fourteen spots are available for the tour. RSVP at www.mahtomedigenerations.com or call 651-4265600.

VFW Teacher of the Year Kari Janzen received a certificate and check from veteran Barry Henriksen April 7 at White Bear Lake Keep-Zimmer VFW Post 1782 for promoting citizenship education. The Central Middle School teacher has also won the VFW’s state contest as Middle School Teacher of the Year and will go on to the national level. Janzen will be recognized for the state award at a June 11 banquet in Rochester.

Level Up Academy hosts tour Level Up Academy, a free public charter school, will host a school tour 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 25 and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 30. Level Up Academy is located at 2600 County Road E, White Bear Lake. For more information, call 651-408-5559 or info@LevelUpAcademy.org.

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n this paper check out the list of finalists for the iPad 2 Air giveaway. Review it for your name or someone you know. We will draw the winner next week and announce it in the paper. Some readers have asked why we give away so many iPads. Here at the Press we see a growing group of our readers viewing our news online at presspubs.com or reading our e-edition. With the iPad giveaway we hope to teach another reader how easy it is to get full access of our online content with a subscription. If you’re an iPhone user, go to our website and click on the box with the up arrow on it then choose “add to home screen”. Now you will have an app-looking icon your phone that will give you Publisher’s on easy access to our site. Thank you to everyone who renewed a subscripView tion or subscribed for the first time. Carter Johnson Our goal is to be your best source of community information – from local news and events, police reports, editorials and features about your neighbors to local business resources and the garage sales and job postings in our classifieds. I also would like to say thank you for your encouragement to our youth and adult carriers with your tips. We pass on 100 percent of all tips to our carriers. If you have any questions please reach out to our circulation department at 651-407-1200 and leave a voice mail with your name, address, phone number and delivery or subscription questions. Our staff, Gene, Karen and Greg, check voicemail daily and try to respond within 24 hours. As we continue to transition to a subscription model with renewal notices, your feedback is important. Coffee shop squatters Walk into any coffee shop during the day and you will see people working away on their laptops, tablets or talking on cell phones - a table at the coffee shop has become a remote office. Some of the greatest authors have used coffee shops as their workplace. J.K. Rowling reportedly wrote some of the ‘Harry Potter’ series in coffee shops in Edinburgh, Scotland. Local best-selling author William Kent Kruger said quite a bit of his early work was written in St. Paul coffee shops. While coffee shops provide a unique atmosphere for people to gather, there should be some rules of etiquette for coffee shop squatters. One obvious rule in any establishment should be that you don’t sit at a bigger table than you need. It’s reasonable for one person to sit at a two-top, but it’s rude to take up a table for four or more and prevent other customers from finding a place to sit together. I heard one story about a squatter who regularly took up a table for eight in order to spread out all of his stuff. Witnesses say that he even kept his computer and paperwork at the table while he left the coffee shop for a half hour or so. How about talking loudly on a cell phone? Take your phone calls outside or in your car and never leave your items unattended. Coffee shops are not libraries and you don’t have to be silent, but you do need to be respectful of others. Is it ok to have your backpack or briefcase on the floor as a potential tripping hazard? How about plugging in computers and phones when only a few outlets are available? And if you are taking up a spot at a coffee shop all day, how much coffee or food are you really buying? I am no expert and don’t own a coffee shop but if I did, I’m not sure how I would feel about a squatter who orders a cup of coffee and maybe a muffin, and then takes up a table all day. If you plan to stay all day, you should mention it to the server and order something every few hours. I learned about one coffee shop that expires the Wi-Fi every 40 minutes, requiring the user to get a new password at which time they are offered another beverage. Other shops have tried installing uncomfortable chairs to reduce sit time and one coffee shop painted fake outlets on the wall. All in all, coffee shops are a perfect spot when you need a place to connect, read, work and get energized – just be considerate of other customers and the staff who cleans up after you. 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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Make your lawn and gardens pollinator friendly

pril is a great month to look forward to summer, even after a mild winter. It is time to pack away the snow shovels and start thinking about our yards and gardens. The birds are building nests and the bees are waking up and looking for food to forage. Last month I was proud to pass a resolution to make Ramsey County the first “Pollinator Friendly” county in Minnesota. What that means is that we are Movers & going to focus our land management Shakers practices to protect Victoria Reinhardt bees and butterflies in order to benefit our ecosystem. You may wonder why we should care about pollinators, especially bees. According to a report by the Garden Task Force of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), “Humans could not exist without pollinating insects, especially solitary bees, bumble bees and honey bees. Pollinators provide us with 35 percent of our diet along with beverages, fibers and medicines.” And, we all have a part to play to make our environment safe for pollinating insects that do so much work for us. The three main things we can do are: Increase food supply, reduce the

toxicity of our lawns, and increase habitat. A great way to help is to plant a pollinator garden with native grasses and flowers. Find an area of your yard you want to stop mowing and take note of its sun exposure and soil. Then get creative! What colors do you like? Make sure to plant flowers that bloom at different times of the year so your garden will always look fresh and colorful and always provide forage. Make sure to clump like plants together because it will look better and make it easier for pollinators to find. There are lots of resources to help online. The Xerces Society keeps a list of pollinator friendly plants that thrive in every region. The Master Gardeners at yard waste collection sites are always looking to help, and if you want a larger project, the Ramsey Conservation District is ready to help plant more native plants. Don’t worry about attracting bees to your backyard BBQ. Bees would rather eat flower nectar than the sugary foods of your plate. Restaurants have found that planting gardens near their patios has reduced the amount of bees bothering their diners. If you’d like more information, check out the NAPPC brochure, “Inviting Bees to Your Property – No Fear of Stings!” at www.pollinator.org/brochures. htm. I did, and found it very helpful. As you are getting ready to plant your garden, make sure to keep

reducing the toxicity of your lawn in mind. In recent years some seeds have been treated with systemic pesticides like neonicotinoids, also known as “neonics.” Neonics are harmful to pollinators and our ecosystem. They blend your plant with nicotine, a powerful neurotoxin. It is designed to kill bugs that eat your plants, but it also puts that neurotoxin in the pollen. Even at low doses, it will kill bees and pollinators. When purchasing plants for your garden, look for vegetables and ﬂowers that have not been treated with systemic pesticides. The third thing you can do is increase pollinator habitat. You can do this most simply by leaving a part of your yard unmanicured. Most bees are solitary and live underground, in trees or in hollow sticks and plants. A pile of sticks in the bee garden or an area of mulch is all they need. You can also look into building a nesting box. The Ramsey Conservation District has some great information on its website. Whether you are planting a pollinator garden, checking on whether or not what you are planting has been treated with systemic pesticides, or increasing pollinator habitat, you can enjoy the beauty of what you have created and know that you are helping our ecosystem at the same time. Victoria Reinhardt is Ramsey County Commissioner, District 7.

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Reduce food waste: Are you gonna eat that?

re you gonna eat that? Some things in life should be automatic, and one of those things is the general practice to minimize food waste. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, a jaw-dropping estimate of 40 percent of the food produced in the US goes to waste. A massive amount of energy and resources goes into food production, and for such a large portion of the food products to go to waste is an incredibly costly and utter lack of efficiency. Agriculture consumes the most amount of water — which is a concern given the droughts that are occurring. If we can reduce food waste, we can increase the efficiency of water use. Food that ends up in landfills are a major producer of methane and carbon dioxide — green house gasses. If we can reduce food waste, we can reduce the green house gas emissions that result from the production of that food, and reduce the gasses produced by that food waste as it decomposes in the landfill. Reducing food waste promotes a more sustainable food system, and one in which

fewer people go hungry. How can you make practices to reduce food waste become automatic protocol in your life? Plan for meals and buy only what is needed (stick to your list!). Learn to use what you have, rather than running to the store to pick up non-essentials. Make it a game or a skill to create a meal with what is in your pantry/refrigerator -you will be surprised Movers and at what you can come with! Know your Shakers up food inventory and use Megan Baumler it up before it goes bad, otherwise offer food It is often not tto neighbors/friends. i hb /f necessary to use the product before the ‘best by’ or ‘sell by’ date, or even the expiration date. In most instances, the food product is still good beyond these dates, which often indicate when the quality of the product may begin to decline yet is still edible. To reduce plate waste, be frugal with what you

put on your plate- you can always go back for more. For the food scraps that cannot be helped (cores, skins, hulls, etc.), composting is a wonderful way to dispose of them. Some cities even have composting programs. Become a fan of leftovers. Rethink the words ‘I don’t like leftovers’ before you say them the next time. You can repurpose leftovers to make a new meal: use leftover rotisserie chicken for tacos one night, or to top pasta. Sprinkle leftover cooked/ roasted vegetables onto pizza or mash into patties with breadcrumbs and an egg and pan fry. Using up leftovers is a good skill to demonstrate to the young ones in your family so that they grow up to minimize their food waste as well. To have an impact beyond your immediate household, consider joining the Ugly Fruit and Vegetable movement (endfoodwaste.org) to stop the discrimination against the asymmetrical, spotty, discolored fruits and vegetables that often get discarded despite being just as delicious as their supermodel

produce counterparts. Within the community, some grocery stores and restaurants donate food that will otherwise go to waste. Caribou Coffee donates day-old bakery to Meals on Wheels- what a wonderful way to reduce food waste! Do your homework and support the business that have good practices to reduce food waste. Reducing your own food waste will not only save you money—National Geographic estimated a loss of $1,484 to food waste per household per yearbut will also reduce the incredible environmental burden of wasted food. To answer the question, “are you gonna eat that?” Yes! If I bought it, if I put it on my plate, if resources were used to produce it, then yes, I’m gonna eat that. Megan Baumler, a White Bear Lake resident, is a registered dietitian (RD) and has her doctorate in nutritional science. She is an adjunct dietetics professor and has also practiced in the clinical and community settings. She can be reached at baumlerm@mtmary.edu.

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Paying i fair f i share h to augment As a board member of Friends of the Mississippi River, I support FMR's recent commentary on the challenges to augment White Bear Lake. I admire the chair of the White Bear Lake Restoration Association who has worked tirelessly to bring this water policy issue to the attention of the Legislature and public. It demonstrates our state's groundwater resources are not unlimited and excessive withdrawals, particularly in smaller watersheds, have consequences. It appears local legislators are determined to provide state dollars to advance an expensive plan to augment one of Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes from the Mississippi River. If the 2016 Legislature funds this approach, it should also mandate (the city of) White Bear Lake and other area communities to change their water supplies from groundwater to the Mississippi River. Municipal wells are one reason White Bear Lake water levels are down. Also, the two counties and five cities and townships surrounding White Bear Lake should pay for a portion of any augmentation project, given the importance of a vibrant recreational lake to the local economy and quality of life. Property owners around the lake need to pay their fair share as well. If property values are down because of lower lake levels and augmentation restores the lake, property owners will be the primary beneficiaries. They need to pay a share of the project costs, as was the case at Gilfillan Lake in North Oaks, where lakeshore owners funded a connection to the Mississippi River. Peter Gove North Oaks

Bear Boating fundraiser a success As a volunteer for Bear Boating of White Bear Lake, I would like to thank all the generous sponsors, businesses and contributors for their fine donations. We had a record number of people from our community in attendance and we are grateful for all who participated. These funds will assure that so many senior citizens, veterans and disadvantaged folks get the opportunity to explore and fish our fine White Bear Lake this summer. The band was amazing and I believe all in attendance truly enjoyed themselves. It was a tremendous success and I look forward to next year. Kathy Anderson White Bear Lake

Thanks for covering seed library I want to thank (Press photographer) Paul Dols for coming to the Seed Library Grand Opening presentation April 2 at the White Bear Lake Library. Although I was not able to come to the presentation, Pam Frink, our garden club's coordinator, said there were about 18 people present and many of them signed up to participate in the seed library program. Pam is an extraordinarily knowledgeable master gardener/ biologist/earth scientist with a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. She loves to impart her

knowledge to others, young and old. I'm grateful that our public library has given space in the library so we could set up the seed program. It is one of a very few Minnesota libraries that has a seed library connected to it. I (and I know the rest of our garden club, too) look forward to this project being another step toward a healthier, garden-friendly community. Cathy Evans White Bear Lake

Hit-and-run accident on Hall Avenue For a century, Mahtomedi and the so-called cities of Birchwood and Dellwood have sent their children out to play in the traffic, while cars became bigger and more numerous, drivers less attentive and deferential. We are told this plan “seems to work.” It does not. Parents direct their children to smaller streets when possible, yet on Hall Avenue, Birchwood Road and in the entire city of Dellwood, there are no real paths, no adequate shoulders, and no alternate routes. And a child lies injured in the street. Politicians blame the county and the state. They claim they have no money. These things are untrue. The wealthiest people in our state, living in Dellwood, brag of their low tax rates — less than 40 percent of that paid by the responsible people of Willernie — while they spend nothing at all on pedestrian safety. Sidewalks, built long ago, are abandoned. The state Highway Department, with a budget in the hundreds of millions, shows no interest in helping. The county refuses to act. This is not the first accident and will not be the last. And a child lies injured in the street. The rights of mobility of the young, the old, the babies in strollers, the poor, the principled and the disabled are trampled on. Not only is this cynical, but it is financial suicide. Cities are paying tens of millions of dollars to disabled people injured by their indifference. It can happen here. Pleasant requests have not solved this problem in the 38 years I’ve watched. Only outrage works, and this situation is outrageous. Write your council members, your state representatives, your commissioners. Go to the meetings. Tell them that you will not vote for anybody who doesn’t address this problem. Now. If you send us copies, we’ll try to keep a file. No more children should lie injured in our streets. Steve and Karen Wolgamot Mahtomedi

Continue conversations about water Governor Mark Dayton has declared April 17-22 as Water Action Week. It’s a great opportunity to continue the conversation about one of Minnesota’s most abundant — but precious — natural resources. There was a time when we took water for granted. In the late ’60s, our streams and rivers were highly polluted, with untreated human waste flowing directly into the Mississippi River. This crisis led our state

to create the Minnesota Pollution Control agency, as well as charge the Metropolitan Council with the job of treating the metro’s wastewater. Today, it’s hard to imagine that level of pollution in our water. Now you can fish, swim and boat in the Mississippi River, as well as countless streams and lakes throughout the region. As a Council Member on the Met Council, I’m very proud of the work done by the Council’s Environmental Services over the past nearly 50 years to keep our water clean. The Council operates eight wastewater treatment plants which process over 250 million gallons of effluent a day and serve 108 communities in the seven-county region. It’s a highly efficient and cost-effective system, charging wastewater treatment rates up to 40 percent lower than other metro regions of similar size. As our region continues to grow, we strive to ensure our infrastructure can keep up with that growth to continue keeping our water clean. I thank the governor for his attention to this important issue and ask all of you to find ways you can play a role. Our children and grandchildren deserve to have the same clean waters we enjoy today. Sandy Rummel Metropolitan Council, District 11 Chair, Environment Committee

THE WHITE BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYERS PRESENTS

A part of the Broadway Junior Collection™ Based on the Dreamworks Animation Picture and the Book of William Steig Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori

Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. (ASL Interpreter available) Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Auditorium 4855 Bloom Avenue, WBL, MN All seats reserved seating - $7 Refunds/exchanges not available Advanced purchase tickets available on April 1 at www.isd624.org or at the door one hour prior to performance

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Nest may have caused house fire in Grant A house fire on the 9000 block of Keswick Avenue in Grant April 4 may have been caused by an unpopular pest. The Mahtomedi Fire Department was on the scene of the fire about 3 hours, but Chief Terry Fischer said it was “knocked down quickly.”

Homeowner Larry Lanoux, a Grant councilman, had already started dousing the fire by the time firefighters arrived. Mutual aid was requested from Hugo and Stillwater in the way of tanker trucks to the rural address. Originally thought to be a chim-

ney fire, a fire inspector told Lanoux the likely culprit was a paper wasp nest behind an outside light fixture. The light got hot and ignited the nest, which is like fine paper. “He told me paper wasps cause more fires than people realize,” Lanoux said.

There was smoke damage in an upstairs bedroom and flames damaged the siding and roof, but the fire was limited to a back corner of the house. Debra Neutkens

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

VADNAIS HEIGHTS • An Uber driver was assaulted by a 42-year-old man waiting for a ride in the 4400 block of Mcmenemy Street just before midnight, March 30. The passenger, in a hurry, hit the driver in the face with his cell phone while yelling at him to “hurry up!” The driver called 911 and both men blamed each other, according to the police report. No charges. • A 23-year-old woman in a County Road D apartment reported a violation of an order for protection March 30 by a 29-year-old St. Louis Park man. An investigation continues. • A prowler described as a “one-man crime wave” busied himself overnight March 31 breaking into garages, vehicles and sheds on Greenbrier Street, Meadowbrook Court, Libby Lane and Monterey, Marlin and Belland avenues. Like a boxer who knows all the moves, the 20-year-old — who had stashed car parts, fishing tackle, tools, audio equipment, military gear, debit cards, even some meth in several piles for later pickup — was finally collared walking down Belland Avenue in the pre-dawn hours and locked up tighter than a canned ham at the Ramsey County Jail. He was charged with felony burglary. A stolen driver’s license found on his person was the

20-year-old Lauderdale man’s undoing. • A garage door opener in a truck parked on a driveway was apparently used to enter a garage and make off with two chainsaws, a bicycle and a pair of knives March 31 in the 3300 block of Centerville Road, possibly by the Belland Avenue burglar, according to investigators. • A 2-ton jack and $20 in change went missing from a vehicle March 31 parked in the 3200 block of Marlin Avenue. This incident may be related to other crimes in the area, according to police reports. • Deputies responded to a 911 call on March 31 to find a woman who had been on the receiving end of several blows from her 36-year-old boyfriend. The boyfriend had been getting ready for work in the early morning hours when his cell phone rang. His girlfriend, 30, noticed it was from a female caller and words were exchanged, along with some pushing and shoving. The matter was referred to the Vadnais Heights City Attorney’s Office for possible charges. • A female employee at a hotel in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive reported that a man using a computer in the business center during the wee hours of April 4 was engaged in an activity that she would have rather not seen. The man was not a registered guest but a visitor sharing a room with a 45-year-old woman. The 26-year-old Anoka man was asked to leave the hotel and not to return. The matter was referred to the city attorney’s office.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A prowler entered a vehicle overnight March 27 on Stoddart Lane and made off with a flat-screen DVD stereo. There was no sign of forced entry and no suspect information. • Things were quiet for the past six months at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery on Bald Eagle Avenue and Stillwater Street. But on March 31 an 8-by-24-foot enclosed trailer filled with furniture and landscaping equipment was found to have gone missing sometime over the winter. The trailer and contents were valued at $8,000. • A youth from St. Paul Park went on a tear April 4 at the Bellaire Education Center, kicking in the door to a “quiet room,” breaking the locking mechanism. Charges are pending. • A dog fight occurred April 2 at the off-leash dog park in the 5700 block of Otter Lake Road. That’s where Roxie, a smaller, white-and-tan dog, bit Ruby, a bloodhound/ coonhound mix, on the ear. Ramsey County Animal Control has the incident under investigation, but Ruby’s vet bill for sedation and stitches amounted to $431. Roxie is current on her shots. • A neighbor figured out a way to keep the German shepherd that lives next door on Lakeview Avenue, from entering her yard and attacking her dog: barbed wire. However you can’t install barbed wire in White Bear Township, and she was ordered April 1 to remove it.

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

BIRCHWOOD • A resident in the 5 block of Oakview Court on March 30 reported unauthorized credit card charges from Cabela's on his credit card. • A Mahtomedi man, 53, was cited April 2 in the 500 block of Hall Avenue for speeding 41 mph in a 25 mph zone.

GRANT • A resident in the 10000 block of 101st Street N. on March 29 reported a pos-

sible break-in to her residence. Extra patrol was requested. • A resident in the 10000 block of Dellwood Road N. on March 30 reported a damaged mailbox and trash can. • A Grant woman, 46, was cited April 1 on 75th Street N. and Jamaca Avenue N. for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance. • A Grant man, 61, was cited April 2 in the 8300 block of Jamaca Avenue N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.

MAHTOMEDI • A resident in the 900 block of Arbor Avenue on March 29 reported more than $500 in unauthorized charges from Bloomington to his credit card.

• An Oakdale woman, 29, was cited March 29 in Katherine Abbott Park on Lincolntown Avenue for possessing drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle. • A St. Paul woman, 56, was cited March 29 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Dahlia Street for speeding. • A Minneapolis woman, 35, was cited March 30 on Stillwater Road N. and Warner Avenue N. for stop sign violation. • A Lake Elmo woman, 33, was cited March 30 on Stillwater Road N. and Warner Avenue N. for stop sign violation. • A Shakopee man, 43, was cited March 31 on Hilton Trail N. and 72nd Street N. for failure to display current registration.

• An Oakdale woman, 23, was cited April 2 on I-694 and Highway 120 for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.

PINE SPRINGS • A Lake Elmo woman, 18, was cited April 3 on Highway 36 and I-694 for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone.

WILLERNIE • A violator letter was sent March 29 to a Dellwood motorist for passing a northbound school bus with its stop arm out at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Stillwater Road.

WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A 22-year-old male from White Bear Lake was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near White Bear Avenue and Richard Avenue at 1:42 a.m. April 1. His blood alcohol level was 0.08. • A 26-year-old female from Eden Prairie was arrested for fourth-degree DWI on I-694 near White Bear Avenue at 1:55 a.m. April 1. Her blood alcohol level was 0.10. • Theft of services was reported in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway at 3:26 p.m. April 1. • A 40-year-old male was arrested for domestic assault in the 2200 block of Spruce Place at 9:59 p.m. April 1. • A 39-year-old male from Indiana was arrested for third-degree DWI near Highway 61 and Cedar Avenue at 2:20 a.m. April 2. His blood alcohol level was 0.19. • A business reported theft of a bottle of suntan lotion earlier in the day in the 2000 block of County Road E at 2:07 p.m. April 2. • Vandalism of siding was reported in the 3500 block

of Century Avenue at 4:27 p.m. April 2. • Vandalism of a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Ninth Street at 5:59 p.m. April 2. The victim reported his vehicle was scratched sometime since March 31. • A 20-year-old from White Bear Lake was arrested on a third-degree DWI warrant in the 3100 block of Century Avenue at 10:48 p.m. April 2. • Theft of about $20 worth of candy by two juvenile females was reported in the 4500 block of Centerville Road at 7:48 p.m. April 3. An officer identified both suspects and recovered the candy and returned it to the store. • Vandalism of vehicles was reported in the 3400 block of Buckbee Road at 7:40 a.m. April 4. Two windows were smashed out on vehicles. • Theft of mail from a roadside mailbox was reported in the 4000 block of Hazel Street at 10:44 a.m. April 4. • A fraudulent loan was reported in the police department lobby at 2:09 p.m. April 4. The complainant reported a loan for $400 was fraudulently taken out in his name in May of 2009. He believes he knows who the suspect is. The investigation is ongoing.

• Theft of a ceramic white bear from a front yard was reported in the 3200 block of Midland Avenue at 9:22 a.m. April 5. No identified suspects at this time. • A male was arrested for obstructing officers and cited for possessing drug paraphernalia in the 2300 block of Blomquist Avenue at 10:20 a.m. April 5. He was reported loitering at an unoccupied house and attempted to destroy drug paraphernalia found in his possession in front of officers. He attempted to flee officers on foot while in handcuffs. • A gas drive-off was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue at 4:02 p.m. April 5. • A 49-year-old female was cited for shoplifting in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road at 5:25 p.m. April 6. • Theft and criminal damage to property was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue North at 8:04 a.m. April 7. Total loss was $200. • Theft of a wheel from a vehicle was reported in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle at 10:02 a.m. April 7. • Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Fifth Street at 7:05 p.m. April 7. The complainant stated his girlfriend stole his vehicle and drove to Texas. The incident is under investigation.

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Water concerns may be unfounded in pipeline project BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

ST. PAUL — Water quality worries involving the lake giving the water and the lake receiving it in a pipeline project were downplayed in correspondence from a St. Paul Regional Water Services authority (SPRWS). Representatives from Friends of White Bear Lake, the group pushing for augmentation, and Vadnais Heights City Councilman Bob Fletcher met with the St. Paul utility's assistant general manager late last month to discuss impacts on water quality for both Vadnais and White Bear Lake. Fletcher asked Jim Graupmann, a longtime manager with SPRWS, to outline the information he shared with the group in a letter. "I am sure other policymakers and citizens will want these facts before they make decisions on the future of the augmentation proposal," Fletcher said. "Obviously, our hope is to determine whether or not there is significant impact on future water quality of Vadnais Lake." Graupmann assured Fletcher their No. 1 strategic goal is water quality. "No one cares about the water quality of Vadnais Lake more than we do at SPRWS," Graupmann wrote. "With that said, we do not have many concerns about what this proposed augmentation would do to the water quality of Vadnais Lake." The Press was provided a copy of the letter addressed to Fletcher and cc'd to Friends' members Brian McGoldrick, Harry Melander and Jim Markoe. According to Graupmann, adding the proposed 2 billion gallons per year to the flow of river water through Vadnais Lake

has been done before. In the last few years, the utility has been diverting an average of 15 billion gallons through Vadnais and that trend is declining. "Adding 2 billion gallons would take us up around 17 billion gallons," Graupmann said. "We took roughly that amount in 2007, more than that in 2003 and more than 19 billion gallons in 1988. We did not see a negative effect on water quality in any of these years." In fact, continued Graupmann, the opposite is more often the case. The highest phosphorus levels seen in the lake in recent history were in 1993 and 2010, both very wet years when SPRWS took only 14.7 and 14.2 billion gallons, respectively, from the lake, he said. Explained Graupmann: "When you look at sources of water for the lake, we can say [the water] has come either from the surrounding watershed or the Mississippi River, through our supply system. Because 1993 was very wet, we pumped only 10.7 billion gallons from the river that year; more water than usual came from the surrounding watershed. In 2010, we pumped slightly less than 12 billion gallons from the river, and again, more came in from the watershed. "River water is actually lower in phosphorus than water coming off the surrounding watershed. In fact, the phosphorus levels in the river have been declining. So contrary to popular belief, the water from the river is actually a better source quality-wise than runoff from the surrounding area. Therefore, taking more water from the river actually benefits the water quality." Water quality is more than just phosphorus, Graupmann told the group, and the

DNR is doing a study this summer to look at about 30 factors that affect it. Phosphorus, he added, is a good overall indicator of quality. Demands for water are decreasing, Graupmann noted. The peak year was 1988 when 58 million gallons per day was pumped into the St. Paul system. Last year, the number dipped below 40 million gallons per day for the first time since 1962. "We expect that trend to continue," he said. "The reasons are loss of industry, water conserving fixtures, and cultural change with a corresponding lack of lawn sprinkling." The St. Paul utility is quite capable of supplying the water to augment White Bear Lake, Graupmann said, without harming the quality of Vadnais Lake. "We prefer the DNR determine the

outcome on water quality in White Bear Lake with a study; however, we believe that if there is any reduction in phosphorus through a filtering system as will be required, it would be hard to conceive that water from Vadnais will negatively impact water quality in White Bear Lake." SPRWS is allowed to pump 20 billion gallons per year from the river to serve 10 cities. Since 2010, Graupmann said not more than 13 billion gallons has been pumped in any year. One foot of water from the 389acre lake is roughly 125 million gallons. Fletcher said he found the information extremely helpful. "The information presented on past water usage and current trends was enlightening and will be helpful in discussions moving forward," noted the council member.

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On safari in South Africa White Bear Lake businesswoman Kim Schoonover can cross an African safari off her bucket list. But she will probably add Africa back on, since she hopes someday to return to the continent. Her four-day adventure in the South African bush last month included husband Jim and Schoonover’s 80-year-old parents. The owner of Indulge Salon and Spa, Schoonover said the safari was “absolutely a bucket-list trip” for both her and her dad. Her favorite part? “Experiencing these animals up close. We also witnessed a lion kill, which was a circle of life thing and really amazing.” A male lion and three females teamed up to take down a water buffalo, something the group almost missed because their jeep got stuck in an aardvark hole. The entire Kruger National Park tour was from the inside of a jeep. “You can’t stand up or break the plane of the vehicle because animals see the jeep as another animal that has never

harmed them,” she noted. Schoonover’s favorite subject was the rhinoceros. “They are so prehistoric-looking. It’s hard to believe an animal like that lives in this age,” she said. Her least favorite part was the 24-hour return trip. The flight is expensive, noted Schoonover, “but the trip is worth every penny.” It was hot — 104 degrees during the day — so the twice-a-day trips in the game reserve were scheduled early morning and early evening. They saw the Big Five, something a ranger told them was unusual, so Schoonover is not sure she’d repeat the same type of trip. Viewing vast numbers of migrating animals is something she’d like to see, she said, so when Africa comes up again as a destination, that’s probably what they’ll do. The remainder of the 11-day trip was spent in Cape Town, which was “breathtaking,” and Johannesburg, a depressed city she wouldn’t care to revisit. Debra Neutkens

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AUCTIONEERS: ‘It’s a lifestyle’ FROM PAGE 1A

focusing entirely on benefit auctions. The firm now works with a broad spectrum of charities in Minnesota, North Dakota and throughout the country. Known as Minnesota’s first benefit auctioneer and instructor, Kurt has been featured in television commercials, radio promotions and magazines. In 2011 he was named Champion Auctioneer by the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association. Connie grew up in White Bear Lake, a daughter of Mueller Mortuary owner Al Mueller. When she married Kurt in 1997, she became a stepmom, a homeowner, a pet owner, and a co-business owner — all in one day. “I married into the business,” she said. “We went from doing roughly 30 auctions in a year, to last year doing 126 events.” Connie’s original role as record keeper evolved into a management and marketing position as vice president and general manager. She also serves as president of the Benefit Auction Institute, a training program the couple launched in 2015 to give fund raising professionals the tips, tools and talent needed to leverage their charity and benefit auction events to their most successful outcomes. The Johnsons are much, much more than just fast talkers. Teaching new auctioneers and serving in leadership roles in a host of state and national organizations are a few of the ways the couple gives back to the community and the industry. Kurt is a longtime instructor for the World Wide College of Auctioneering; in addition to numer-

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Kurt Johnson holds a bottle of limited edition Bowmore scotch he auctioned at a St. Paul Region’s Hospital benefit last September. Two bottles were donated from the personal collection of England’s Queen Elizabeth. An anonymous bidder bought both bottles for $50,000 each. He has also auctioned bulldozers, cemetery plots and prize bull sperm.

April 11-17 is National Auctioneers Week. ous awards, he has earned C.A.I. (Certified Auctioneer Institute) and B.A.S. (Benefit Auctioneer Specialist) designations. Connie also holds a B.A.S. title; she recently completed her first year of courses toward C.A.I. designation. As for the “chant” — that rapid-fire sequence of numbers, words and sounds that keeps an auction zipping along: it’s definitely part of the “show,” Kurt said. It’s the auctioneer’s way of telling bidders what they need to know regarding the sale of an item. Encouraging people with tone, pace, and engaging delivery is a critical part of an auctioneer’s job. “Really skilled auctioneers have to know what to do when they hear crickets, when no one’s bidding and they have to reboot the crowd,” Connie explained. To earn a championship title in auctioneering is no small feat. Awarded only to the “best of the best” within the industry, an individual may earn the title just once. The Johnsons have six champions on their team, which they said is a “huge deal.” “Auctioneering is one of those careers that’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle. We live and breathe it,” Kurt explained. “We have our phones on seven days a week. It never really stops.” So where does one learn to be a fasttalking auctioneer? At auction school. Kurt teaches at the World Wide College of Auctioneering, considered the best school in the nation, he said. The school program is nine days in length, and each day includes 10-12 hours of instruction on bid calling and all the other aspects of becoming an auctioneer. That is the first step: the rest is a lot of hard work, Kurt said. Like most small business owners, the Johnsons strive for a good work/ life balance. Sometimes, they said, they just have to be “off the clock.” In those moments, Kurt said he enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking, while Connie likes attending movies, theater and listening to live music. Both value the personal relationships they’ve developed with their clients, some of whom have been partnering with them for 15-20 years. “We have a very diverse clientele. We work with event clients that will raise six to seven figures in a night … but also those that will raise $6-7,000 in a night,” Kurt noted. “We have a strong passion to really help these small organizations. I can always find something about a client that I’m passionate about in their mission.” Adds Connie, who spent 13 1/2 years in the nonprofit field, “Every dollar they raise is exponentially as important as larger nonprofits. It’s so rewarding, the work that we do.”

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Senior housing on the rise BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Seniors looking to downsize now have an option in Vadnais Heights. Gable Pines, Vadnais Heights' first senior living center, will open in June. It will have 123 units: 36 independent living, 64 assisted living and 23 memory care. The complex also includes a pub, dining area, exercise room, movie theater, salon, massage shop, chapel, underground heated parking — and the rooftop patio. Housekeeping and two meals a day are also included in the standard independent monthly living price of $2,678. Local elected officials and members of the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation visited the center April 7 to get a tour of the progress on the building. Several rooms are finished and construction workers were putting touches on the main entrance. “Every day it looks different,” said Jill Bigelbach, residency counselor. “It's exciting to see it each step of the way.” Ruby Hohenauer, widow of longtime Vadnais Heights mayor Robert Hohenauer, was also on the tour. She came to see her room — she was the first resident to put a deposit on an apartment unit. Ruby has lived in Vadnais Heights for 70 years and is excited to get back into town — she has been staying at a senior living center in White Bear Lake. Over 80 staff will work at Gable Pines, including nurses. “When we are all up and running there will be 80-plus employees working and sustaining Vadnais Heights,” said

Renae Witschen, regional director of operations. “We're making progress,” said Sam Rinke, Gable Pines director of marketing and sales. “We are looking forward to opening. We are very excited to be here in Vadnais Heights.” Securing veteran benefits for spouses Gable Pines features a veterans wall of photos to honor resident veterans. And Gable Pines has a program to get veterans — and their spouses — long-term care benefits. “We really have respect for our veterans,” said Rinke. Gable Pines works with an accredited company, Elder Veterans Legal Aid Group, to assist veterans and spouses with Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits. Veterans and surviving spouses can be eligible to receive the benefit for care such as assisted living. Recently, Gable Pines assisted an incoming resident to obtain $1,149 a month towards her care — and the resident had no idea she was eligible for such benefits. During the placement process, Gable Pines brought up the program and she said yes, her husband was a veteran. “The Greatest Generation – 90 percent are veterans (or spouses),” said Rinke. Gable Pines, owned by Life Care Services, aims to assist them with getting those benefits. “We actually walk them through it,” said Robin Rinke, regional marketing and sales director. “The VA gets funds sent directly here,” said Sam Rinke. Life Care Services is the third-largest senior living company in the U.S. and owns seven senior living complexes in Minnesota. XX | XX

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CHURCH BRIEFS Muslim neighbor speaker series presented St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi will host a four-week speaker series, “My Neighbor is Muslim: Exploring the Muslim Faith,” 10:45 a.m. to noon Sundays, April 17-May 8. A panel of speakers will present on the basic foundations of the Muslim faith. Topics include: “The Five Pillars of Islam” April 17, “Quran and Jihad” April 24, “Quran and Women” May 1, and a special presentation by Dr. Shah Khan, president of the Islamic Center of Minnesota May 8. The series is in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. The public is invited. For more information visit saintandrews.org or call 651-426-3261.

Eagle Brook announces new campus pastor Jon Taylor has been named the new White Bear Lake Eagle Brook Church campus pastor. He will be starting April 30. Taylor has most recently been pastor of ministry at Eagle Brook's Blaine campus. Previously, he was campus pastor and worship pastor at Calvary Church in Roseville. He graduated from Mounds View High School and Wheaton College.

Church gathering donations for shelter St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church is collecting donations for Brittany's Place shelter in St. Paul. Brittany's Place is an emergency short-term shelter for people who have fallen victim to human trafficking. It provides therapy, legal aid and

medical services. Current needs for donations are: shirts, lightweight pajamas, bras, swimsuits, hygiene items, fashion accessories, notebooks, journals, towels, sporting goods, games and craft supplies. Donations can be brought to the St. Mary of the Lake Parish Life Center at 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue. Please mark donation bag or boxes “HT: Brittany's.” For more information call 651429-7771.

Archery and Bible program presented Majestic Pines Community Church in Mahtomedi will host an archery program by Centershot Ministries at 7 p.m. Fridays through May 20. The class is for students in fourth through ninth grade. Cost is $ 80 for eight sessions. Centershot is an archery training program centered around the Gospel message. Fundamentals of archery are taught in accordance with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). No previous archery experience is necessary. For more information, contact Rev. Jim McDonald at 651-653-4950 or Ken Knudsen at 651-307-3398.

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Tessa Otto is an outstanding fifth grade student at Matoska International IB World School. Tessa puts forth her full effort in everthing she does. She has great work habits, a positive attitude, and is a great role model for others. She is a dedicated School Patrol member at school. Outside of school she participates in Girl Scouts and is a member of The Cupcakateers (a cupcake business that she started with two of her friends). She also currently has the role in our school play We Are Monsters. Congratulations on being a true academic achiever Tessa! Sponsored by:

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights will host a rummage sale and luncheon 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30. A bake sale will also be held. Items will be collected April 28-29. Christ the Servant church is located at 3676 Centerville Road. For more information call 651-429-6595.

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OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH 1660 BIRCH LAKE AVE., WHITE BEAR LAKE (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Rd.)

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Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Worship at 10:30 am Majors Jim and Candy Curl, Pastors Woodlynn Ave., MaplewOOD s

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

First Church of Christ, Scientist 4705 Clark Ave. White Bear Lake • • • 651-429-0512

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SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:00 Sunday School 9:00 Adult Education 10:15 Worship Service 11:15 Coffee Fellowship 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS 55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 Luther White Bear Acura Subaru, 3525 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake Details: 4-hour refresher course for seniors who want to maintain a 10% discount on car insurance. $22; registration required. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

WILDWOOD LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Read the book “Johnny Got His Gun” by Dalton Trumbo, and join the discussion. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-426-2042

BEARPOWER FAMILY OPEN GYM

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, April 15 Where: Central Middle School, 4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Families can play basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, use the climbing wall or have open play time. $2/child, $5/family. Contact: whitebear. ce.feepay

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 15 Where: Oneka Elementary Gym, 4888 Heritage Pkwy., Hugo Details: Community event for the whole family. Bring a large candy bar for Candy Bar Bingo. Great prizes and concessions available.

by treats. STALK YOUR Contact: stpaulhike.org ANCESTORS WITH

SHERRI: GENEALOGY HISTORICAL PROGRAM: DATABASES When: 10 a.m.-noon ‘JOHN DILLINGER SLEPT Saturday, April 23 HERE’ When: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Author Paul Maccabee will share stories about the ‘gangster era’ in the northern suburbs. Free program. Contact: shoreview historicalsociety.org

HANDS ONLY CPR

When: 7-8 p.m. Monday, April 18 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station 2, McKnight Rd. and County Rd. E Details: Learn CPR basics in a relaxed environment. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8568 or whitebearlake.org

WHITE BEAR LAKELAND OF LAKES AND LEGENDS

Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Dive into family history and discover a world of genealogy databases. Contact: 651-426-2042

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 23 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Volunteer to help clean up grounds and trails and get the garden ready for planting. Free and open to individuals, families and small groups. Youth under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St., White Bear Lake Details: Hear about the legends that make the White Bear area unique – some real and some more imaginative. Free, but donations to the WBLAHS welcome. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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WHAT’S HAPPENING? IT’S PHENOLOGY

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Where: Dellwood Country Club, 29 Highway 96 E. Details: Twice a year, women in the area get together and pool resources to collectively ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, make significant financial gifts to local non-profit April 17 organizations. See website Where: Village Sports for information on how to Bar, 3600 Hoffman Rd., get involved. White Bear Lake Contact: willofwomen. Details: Residential com and park hike is approximately 5 miles and last 1 ½ -2 hours, followed

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EARTH DAY CLEANUP & GARDEN WORK DAY

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. April 23 Where: Mahtomedi DEC, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Free family event explores Earthfriendly ideas through hands-on workshops and information stations, as well as electronics and medication recycling. Contact: mahtomedi green.org

When: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Families with kids age 7+ can learn how to note the changes in nature along with the seasons through the art and science of phenology. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

WHAT’S IN YOUR PIGGY BANK?

When: 10:30-11 a.m. Monday, April 25 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Special preschool storytime in celebration of ‘Money Smart Week’. Contact: 651-731-1320 or co.washington.mn.us/ library

WILD KID’S BOOK CLUB

When: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Monday, April 25 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Kids can read the book “Tear of the Dog” by Grace Lin, and join the discussion. Contact: 651-426-2042

Empower Me! WHEN: 6:30-7:17 p.m. Tuesday,

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WHERE: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi

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April 29 Where: First Lutheran When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Church, 4000 Linden St. Details: Open to April 25 everyone to purchase Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St., fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at White Bear Lake a discounted price. Cash, Details: Learn the credit cards and EBT history behind Roger accepted. Benson’s aviation legacy Contact: fareforall.org that is still an important part of the story of White Bear Township. TRASH TO Free, but donations to TREASURE DAY the WBLAHS welcome. When: Saturday, April Contact: 651-407-5327 or 30 whitebearhistory.org Where: Throughout White Bear Lake and White Bear Township WBAEFS MONTHLY Details: Residents can COFFEE AND TOUR set out unwanted items When: 9-10 a.m. on the curbside with a Tuesday, April 26 (and ‘Free’ sign; and cruise the 4th Tuesday of each local neighborhoods to month) pick up other’s treasures. Where: White Bear Residents are responsible Area Emergency Food for disposing of items that Shelf, 1884 Whitaker St., are not picked up. White Bear Lake Details: Enjoy coffee while learning about the MORTGAGE PRODUCTS programs offered by the 101 food shelf. When: 10-11:30 a.m. Contact: RSVP to Saturday, April 30 Andrea@whitebear Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., foodshelf.org Mahtomedi Details: Presentation CREATE A FREE OR by Washington LOW-COST WEBSITE When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, County Housing and ReDevelopment Authority. April 26 Contact: 651-731-1320 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., or co.washington.mn.us/ library Mahtomedi Details: Discover resources to develop a free BOUQUET DAY or inexpensive website When: Saturday, April for a small business, 30 community organization, Where: Participating non-proﬁt or blog. Free, retailers, downtown White but registration required. Bear Lake Contact: 651-731-1320 Details: Create a or co.washington.mn.us/ bouquet by visiting library participating stores and receive a free cut ﬂower. Contact: downtown SEW A ROPE BASKET whitebearlake.com When: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 Where: OH Anderson YMCA HEALTHY Flex Lab, 666 Warner Ave. KIDS DAY S., Mahtomedi When: Saturday, April Details: Make a basket 30 from coiled cotton Where: White Bear clothesline. Registration Area YMCA required; $18. Details: National initiaContact: communityed. tive is a free community mahtomedi.k12.mn.us open house with activities for the family themed around Healthy Living, FARE FOR ALL When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Youth Development and

Social Responsibility. Contact: www. ymcatwincities.org

Music GREATER TWIN CITIES YOUTH SYMPHONIES CONCERT

When: 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Orchestral performance by youth ages 8-18. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-291-1144

TWO RIVERS CHORALE

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Details: Performance of Johennes Brahms ‘A German RequiemLondon Version’ featuring collaborative pianists Charles Kemper and Roderick PhippsKettlewell, soprano Catherine McCord Larsen, baritone Gerard Sundberg and timpanist David Hoehl. Free admission. Contact: 651-493-7935 or tworiverschorale.org

LORING STRING QUARTET

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Where: Mounds View High School Auditorium, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd., Arden Hills Details: Ensemble includes players from the U.S. and Ireland. Part of the Music at Mounds View Concert Series. Contact: moundsview schools.org

PIZZAZZ 2016

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 Where: Mahtomedi High School Commons Details: Live music performed by jazz ensembles from Mahtomedi Middle School

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WINE FOR THE WOLVES participants ages 12+ When: 6:30-9 p.m. Fri., April 15 Where: Vannelli’s by the Lake, Forest Lake Details: Fundraiser for Wildlife Science Center includes dinner, winetasting, silent auction, rafﬂe. Contact: 651-464-3993 or www.wildlifescience center.org

meets the requirements for watercraft operators permits in both Minn. and Wis.; and may qualify for an insurance discount. $50/person; youth half-price when attending with a paying adult. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

BIRDS, BUDS AND BLOOMS WALK

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16 Where: Brown’s Creek State Trailhead, Main and Laurel Streets., Stillwater Details: Four-mile walk along the Brown’s Creek Ravine is part of the ‘Becoming and Outdoors Woman’ program. Contact: 651-231-6968

When: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Forest Lake Masonic Lodge #344, 119 SE 8th Ave. Details: Venture Crew 007 is accepting household and office electronics. tube TV’s $.48/lb; hard drive data destruction $10; non-tube electronics free if under 50 lbs, $.50 each additional pound. Pick-up available. MUNCHKIN MARKETS Proceeds fund the crew’s When and Where: SUBMITTED programs for youth 13-20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mason’s pancake breakApril 16; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 17 at Blaine fast from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. supports the “Most of Us” Sports Center; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 30; 9 anti-drug and anti-smoka.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 1 ing programs of the WHEN: 7:30 pm Sat., April 16; 3 p.m. through folk music from around Forest Lake Area PartDetails: Consignment the world, with guitars, penny Sun., April 17 sale featuring everything nership for Families. whistles and other ethnic Contact: crew007.us related to babies and WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, instruments joining the choir. children. 114 Fourth St. N., Stillwater Contact: www. CONTACT: 651-430-0124 or www. MINNESOTA IRONMAN munchkinmarkets.com/ BICYCLE RIDE valleychamberchorale.org DETAILS: Concert is a journey blaine-sports-center When: Sunday, April 24 Where: Ride starts at USED BOOK SALE the Washington County When: 5-8:30 p.m. performing a variety Fairgrounds Wednesday, April 20; 10 and Mahtomedi High of tunes, from classical Details: Various a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, School. Fundraiser for to rock n’ roll. Bring a routes and distances April 21; 10 a.m.-4:30 the grade 6-12 music food shelf donation as p.m. Friday, April 22 and through the valley. program. Tickets $2/ Saturday, April 23; noon- Advance registration. students; $3/adults. Pizza admission. POLYMER CLAY Contact: 651-429-0236 Contact: www. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24 & pop served at 5:30. MINI SCULPTURES or evansmusic.org ironmanbikeride.org Where: Roseville When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Library, 2180 Hamline Sunday, April 24 SHOREVIEW Ave. N., Roseville. NORTHERN LIGHTS Where: White Bear GEOCACHING 101 Details: Thousands of VARIETY BAND SPRING Center for the Arts, 4971 When: 10:30 am- noon, books, movies, talking CONCERT Long Ave. White Bear Sat., April 23; also May 14 books and CD’s from all Lake & June 18 When: 7 p.m. Sat., April branches of the Ramsey Details: Kids ages Where: William 23 ‘A FUNNY THING County Library, as well 6+ can make a set of O’Brien State Park, Cty HAPPENED ON THE Where: Bethel as private donations. free-form sculptures. Hwy 95, Marine on St. University, Benson Great WAY TO THE FORUM’ Most items $1 or less. $18/member; $23/nonCroix Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., When: April 21-May Hosted by the Friends member. Details: Expert Andy Arden Hills 15; shows at 7:30 p.m. Contact: 651-407-0597 or of the Ramsey County McCracken on using a Details: Performance Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun.; Libraries. GPS unit to fi nd caches. by local instrumental Preview 7:30 p.m. Thurs., whitebeararts.org Contact: rcl.ramsey.lib. Contact: 651-433-0500 ensemble includes toeApril 21 mn.us or www.dnr.state.mn.us tapping marches, visual Where: Lakeshore NORTHERN LIGHTS celebration of National Players, 4820 Stewart JURIED ART EXHIBITION Parks, and music from Ave., White Bear Lake OPENING RECEPTION FRIENDS SPRING USED 75TH ANNUAL ‘Star Wars’. Tickets $10 Details: Set in ancient BOOK SALE AND BOOK WARDEN’S HOUSE When: Exhibit runs in advance from band Rome, this madcap show DRIVE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE through April 14 members or at Shoreview combines 2000-yearWhere: White Bear When: 10:15 a.m.-7:30 When: 12:00-4 p.m. City Hall; $15 at the door. old comedies, classic Center for the Arts, 4971 p.m. Thursday, April 21; Sun., April 24 Doors open at 6 p.m. vaudeville, desperate Long Ave. 10:15-4:30 p.m. Friday, Where: 602 North Main Contact: www.snlvb. lovers, scheming St., Stillwater Details: Exhibit features April 22; and 10:15-3 p.m. com neighbors, and secrets Saturday, April 23 Details: View the some of Minnesota and behind every toga. Where: Stillwater newest exhibits on early Wisconsin’s finest artists. Contact: 651-429-5674 or THE ALLEGIANCE TRIO Contact: 651-407-0597 or Public Library, 224 Third immigrants, local ‘last www.lakeshoreplayers. St. N. man’s clubs’ of the Civil whitebeararts.org When: 6 p.m. Sunday, com Details: Thousands of War and WWI, and April 24 fiction and non-fiction the 100th year of the Where: First NEIGHBORHOODS books, children’s books, Stillwater High School Evangelical Free Church, “SLEEPING BEAUTY” cookbooks, travel guides, yearbook. Live music, 2696 Hazelwood St., BALLET NEARBY music, movies and more, snacks and coffee. Free. Maplewood When: 7 p.m. Friday, most at a cost of $.50-$1 Contact: 651-439-5956 Details: Performance April 22; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each. or www.wchsmn.org by group from Nashville. Saturday, April 23; 2 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION Contact: 651-261-3655 Contact: 651-779-9177 or Sunday, April 24 SENIOR DANCE or stillwaterlibrary.org/ lakewoodonline.org Where: Stillwater Area When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, SPRING DREAMING support-the-library/ High School Auditorium, April 15 (and the 3rd RURAL LANDSCAPE friends-of-spl 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. DESIGN WORKSHOP Friday of every month) MUSIC FOR FOOD Details: St. Croix Where: Forest Lake SHOWCASE When: 6-8 p.m. American Legion Post Wednesday, April 27 When: Noon Saturday, Ballet performance; ALL ABOUT tickets $15. 225, 355 W. Broadway BOATING SAFETY Where: Scandia April 30 Contact: 651-439-2820 Ave., Forest Lake Community Center, 14727 Where: Lakeshore When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or www.stcroixballet.com Details: Enjoy mature 209th St. N., Scandia Players, 4820 Stewart Saturday, April 23 music and camaraderie. Details: Free workshop Ave., White Bear Lake Where: Shoreview $6 per person includes will focus on larger rural Details: Featuring Community Center, 4580 lunch. properties and offer instrumental and vocal Victoria St. N. Contact: 651-464-2600 guidance on topics such students of Evans Music Details: Class for

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ST CROIX VALLEY ART OPENER STUDIO TOUR When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, April 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 Where: Artist studios throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Features demonstrations and artwork for sale. Contact: artopener.com

KIDZ ‘N BIZ FEST When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 Where: Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Details: Free family event sponsored by the Hugo Business Association and Hugo Economic Development Authority offers carnival games, prizes, face painting, crafts, bounce castle and more. Contact: www. hugobusinesses.com

UNION DEPOT TRAIN DAYS When: Saturday, April 30 & Sunday, May 1 Where: Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul Details: includes tours of the Amtrak Exhibit Train, showcasing the past, present and future of the railroad, along with other free activities such as the ‘Chuggington’ Kids Depot, model trains, musical entertainment, train memorabilia vendors and more Contact: uniondepot. org

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LOOKING BACK Week of April 10 – April 16 2016 1916 Samuel Beard, of Dellwood, has decided to reenter the dairy business and has secured the assistance of Albert Haeg, who was with him during 1911, as superintendent. Mr. Beard says he has ordered a new milk wagon and has had all his cows tested and found to be free from any tubercular troubles….

1941 Sunday as Betty Podvin with three friends was driving along Highway 36, a man, it is claimed, drove into her path from a side road. Betty had no chance to avoid a crash. Her brand new Ford was badly jammed and thrown from the road. None were seriously injured though all were severely shocked. Miss Betty sustained cuts on chin and forehead, also knees and one foot…

1966 Mayor Milton L. Knoll, Jr. reappointed Homer B. Thomas to the position of weed inspector for the city of White Bear Lake. Mayor Knoll said that he wished to thank the many landowners, developers and tenants for the cooperation given Mr. Thomas in the past in keeping the weeds controlled and cut on unimproved property…Technical Sergeant James E. Moroney, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Moroney of 7 Lincoln Avenue, White Bear Lake, has been awarded the Air Medal at Lindsey Air Station, Germany. Sergeant Moroney, a C-140 flight mechanic, received the medal for meritorious achievement during military flights while assigned to duty in Vietnam.

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Actors re-enact the Village of White Bear’s first council meeting on its 125th in 2006.

the fifth time his records show it going out on that date….

2006 1991 The ice went out on White Bear Lake April 7. Benny Schmalzbauer, who has recorded the ice out since 1940 and has complete records of ice out dates since 1928, said the ice went out in the evening on Sunday, April 7, three days later than last year. Schmalzbauer said the ice went out on April 7, in 1855, and this is

When Dan Brumm, long time pastor of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, took the podium to give the invocation before the White Bear Lake City Council’s special anniversary meeting last week, he got a good laugh out of the crowd before taking a more serious tone. In recognition of the city’s 125 anniversary, the evening had begun with a goofy reenactment of White

Bear Lake’s first government meeting in 1881, which featured City Council members and residents costumed in clothing of the era… Looking Forward to Our Past - Upcoming Historical Society Programs & Events White Bear Lake: Land of Lakes & Legends, Wednesday, April 20th 2-3pm Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake, 2150 Second Street

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Bagels under wraps The floor has been poured and electricians and plumbers are busy prepping the space next to the downtown Caribou Coffee for the new Einstein Bagels. Store Manager Joshua Mangan said the two entities will merge into one large space served by one register with a grand opening tentatively scheduled for early June. Bagels will be made on site with a menu that includes breakfast and lunch sandwiches similar to other Einstein locations. â€œItâ€™s going to be incredible,â€? said Mangan, who just returned from bagel training in San Diego. The company hopes to bring back the customer base from the former Einsteins at that location, he added. Other changes include a conference room, more seating with comfortable chairs and couches and an â€œupdated look.â€? He

sistance service, the business will help people with grocery shopping, lawn mowing and checking on aging parents. A DJ and entertainer, LaRue is also hosting his own local radio show called LaRue Lounge on Saturday afternoons, 3 to 4 p.m. on KLBB Radio, AM1220. He can be contacted at GarysRatPack@gmail. com. DEBRA NEUTKENS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

The windows are covered as remodeling begins on a new Einstein Bagels next to Caribou Coffee in downtown White Bear Lake. The location was formerly a French bakery.

couldnâ€™t provide details, but the restaurant and coffee shop will have things that other locations donâ€™t have due to the uniqueness of the area, Mangan noted. Heâ€™s managed the White Bear Lake coffee shop, built in 1997 and one of the original Caribous, for two years and â€œloves the location for its regulars. Itâ€™s very local,â€? he said. There is a possibility the

store will be shut down a few weeks in May for the remodel, but Mangan said theyâ€™re trying hard to avoid any temporary closure.

Dentist/artist showcases work White Bear Lake dentist Sarah Boo and Ingredients have partnered to showcase Booâ€™s original artwork on the restaurantâ€™s walls. A special

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Artwork by White Bear Lake dentist Sarah Boo adorns the walls of Ingredients Cafe. The pieces are on loan to the restaurant.

showing is planned in a Meet and Eat from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 13 at Ingredients, 4725 Highway 61. Booâ€™s inspiration to paint started with a trip to the Minneapolis Museum of Art a dozen years ago. She also recently relocated her practice to 4916 Highway 61.

Closed for remodeling JJâ€™s Bierstube at 2670 E. County Road E in White

Bear Lake will be closed for renovations April 17 â€“ 19. Look in the May White Bear Press coupon book for renovation specials.

Personal assistant service Describing himself as a local guy in the middle of a midlife career change, Gary LaRue has started a business called More Time Service Company. A personal concierge/as-

New bank moving in Peopleâ€™s Bank Midwest will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new bank in Vadnais Heights at 11 a.m. April 13. The 4,600-square-foot bank will be located on the northeast corner of the Vadnais Sports Center complex. The bank is relocating from a location in Maplewood and plans to open the new location by the end of 2016. For more information, contact President Kevin Whelan at 651-209-8434 or visit www.pbmbank.com.

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1. Sarina Charpentier gets some instruction from Diane Hirte on how to operate a fondant cutter in a community education cake decorating class at Mahtomedi Middle School April 5. Participants learned to make flowers with fondant and gumpaste in the first class and then used those skills in the second class to decorate an 8-inch cake. — Cathy Wyland

entertainment for the April 6 Community Lunch. Over 55 community members enjoyed BBQ ribs and spirited music at the Mahtomedi Community Education event. The band will host its annual PIZZAZZ Friday, April 22. It features an evening of pizza (5:30 p.m.) and jazz (6-8:30 p.m.) at the high school commons. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children. — Cathy Wyland

2. A five-member Mahtomedi Jazz Combo, including Jeffrey Merrill at piano and Aaron Swanson on alto sax, provided lively

3. The Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation Legacy Night gala brought together 450 teachers, staff, parents, and community

members to raise funds for educational excellence in Mahtomedi Public Schools. Pictured, from left: Melissa Underwood, event Chair; Dana Ashby, Maddie Brenner, Cheryl and Mark Ashby. — Katie Thering Photography 4. Liberty Classical Academy’s headmaster Rebekah Hagstrom and the Church of St. Pius’ Father Joe Bambanek led a prayer gathering April 5 of 60-plus church members and school leaders to pray over the country’s leaders and the upcoming presidential election. — Submitted

5. Tousley Motorsports participated in the manufacturers’ Snow Sneak Peak event at the National Sports Center in Blaine April 8. Don Halvorsen and Ray Vellenga with the Washington County Star Trail Snowmobile Association preview the 2017 Polaris 800 Switchback ProX. — Carter Johnson 6. White Bear Lake chiropractor Dustin Carlson poses with pro golfer John Daly at the U.S. Masters in Augusta, Georgia. — Submitted

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Vadnais native caps college career with NCAA championship BY DUSTIN NELSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There’s currently a dynasty in Minneapolis like few others the state has seen. The University of Minnesota Gophers women’s hockey team just won their fourth national championship in five years. It’s a dynasty built on class after class of student-athletes who are among the most highly decorated players in women’s hockey. This year’s senior class featured Vadnais Heights native Hannah Brandt, one of the program’s most celebrated players. “It’s still surreal honestly,” she said via phone a couple days after beating Boston College in the championship, held at Durham, New Hampshire’s Whittemore Center Arena. Brandt came into the U as a freshman when the Gophers made history with the first-ever perfect season, going 41-0-0 en route to their second championship in this run. She has had a storied career. She was named a First Team All-American three times and was the U’s first four-time finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, honoring the best player player in women’s collegiate hockey. Additionally, she ends her 158-game collegiate career as the school’s career leader in points (285) and assists (170), and was

the NCAA’s active career scoring leader. Nonetheless, her third national title was special. “I think when you’re younger you don’t realize how special it is when you win,” she said. “It was so much fun to win those [early championships], but as a senior it’s even more special if you can win your last year. “I think it would have been tough to lose that last game and maybe have regrets about not being able to go out on top. Going out on top, you can’t complain. It has to end at some point and I’m pretty happy with how it ended.” In retrospect, the Gophers might have looked like the team of destiny. However, the road here, through Brandt’s final game as a Gopher, had its share of adversity and old rivals. The Gophers didn’t enter this year’s Frozen Four as a favorite, for once. To get their fourth title in five years, they would need to go through a border battle with the University of Wisconsin and to face the undefeated Boston College, a team looking to replicate the Gophers’s perfect season in 2013. Brandt and her line played a major role in securing the team’s dynastic legacy. With National Rookie of the Year Sarah Potomak on one wing and Olympian Amanda Kessel on the other, the

stole the show. Kessel wasn’t expected to play this year. It was announced before the season started that, due to concussions, she would not be able to play during her final year of eligibility. Then, Kessel made a surprise return midseason. “You’re getting one of the best players in the world on your team. You can’t do much better than that,” Brandt said. “You could just see it on her face, how excited she was. Her excitement rubbed off on the entire team.” Against Wisconsin, the Gophers entered the third period down a goal to their WCHA rival. Just 27 seconds into the period, Kessel scored the equalizer off a feed from Brandt. They would require overtime to settle the game and gain a berth in the championship game. Naturally, it was Brandt’s line again, with Potomak scoring the game-winner. In the National Championship, Brandt, Kessel and Potomak were everywhere, from start to finish. Potomak got things going, scoring just 17 seconds into the game off a pass from Brandt. Early in the third period Kessel would make it 2-0. The Gophers didn’t look back, making it 3-0 before the Eagles were able to spoil goaltender Amanda Leveille’s shutout with 5:53 remaining. That Kessel goal

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would be the eventual game-winner and the end of Boston College’s bid at a perfect season. “I know how much pressure they were under. It’s definitely stressful,” Brandt said. “I don’t envy that position, to be honest.” Brandt says it was special to go out on top as a senior, but also special was that this was her team for the first time. When the Gophers won their sixth National Championship in school history, the most of any school, it was Brandt and co-captain Lee Stecklein

accepting the trophy at center ice. This was their team. With a lengthy resume of on- and off-ice accomplishments, awards, championships, big goals and records, it’s not the hardware she says she will remember most about her time with the Gophers. “I think I’ll remember all the little moments that your team shares off the ice,” she said, “at team meals, bus rides, the hotel, the jokes that go around, just the little things like that.” Brandt has been a key

piece of a Gopher dynasty that doesn’t appear poised to go away just because players like her and Kessel won’t be back next year. “Our upper class-men are going to lead the way,” Brandt says of the team’s future. “The freshman this year were unbelievable. They’ll show the way for the new freshman and the tradition will just keep going on. “I hope they just keep winning championships.”

What's the best swing? The swing that works best for you

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that can help you build a golf swing that fits your body. Second, you need to accept the fact that your swing is not going to look like the guys (and I say guys because there’s rarely pictures of LPGA players) in Golf Digest. You will have to decide if it’s more important what your swing looks like or how effective it is. In the next few weeks I’ll offer tips on how to build an effective golf swing that you can count on.

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I write really works for them. They also said my suggestions were easy to understand and easy to implement. The reason I am bringing this up is because I believe the average golfer would be better served by playing within their capabilities, instead of trying to emulate the top PGA Professionals’ swing. I always ask people do you care about what your swing looks like or do you want to have a swing you can depend on? I would venture to say the average golfer's swing bears little resemblance to a professional golfer’s swing. If you spend your time trying to master that swing you could be doing more harm than good. Far and away the biggest mistake I see is someone trying to get the club parallel to the ground and the top of their backswing. If you do not have the flexibility, (hips, shoulders and back), strength and good balance, I guarantee you will make a number of compensations in your swing. Those can include standing up, bending the left arm, a reverse pivot or a number of others. So how do you decide what would work best for you? First, you need to determine if you have flexibility, strength or balance issues. As the human body ages, we start to lose muscle mass as early as our 20s. Balance and flexibility issues tend to appear in many individuals in their 30s. If you do have one or more of these problems, you either need to find a good personal trainer that has experience with golf or a good golf professional

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Bear boys track fourth at Mankato Showcase White Bear Lake boys track and field finished fourth in a field of 31 teams Saturday at the Mankato Showcase held at Mankato State University. The Bears compiled 45 points in various events, finishing behind co-winners Elk River and River Falls, Wis., who tallied 56 points each. Hudson, Wis. finished third with 46 points. White Bear's 4x800-meter team crossed the finish line first with a time of 8 minutes, 14.65 seconds. Bear runners were Fernando Benitez, Mike Rohlinger, Austin Callahan and Josh Truen.

Rasaan Brakes won the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.19 seconds. Zack Suedbeck placed eighth, while Jessiah Majest, Gabe Ijjo and Loren Altman also raced. Brakes placed fourth in the 60-meter dash, while Antwan Lee and Majest also raced. White Bear took two of the top eight 60-meter hurdles spots. Dan Oyekunle was fifth and Cullen Trobec eighth. Gage Johnson and Ben Servatca also ran. Ben Vanderbosch was the top White Bear runner in the 1600-meter run,

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finishing 14th with a time of 4 minutes, 46.53 seconds. Ben Roen was 22nd and Garrett Zakrrzewski 34th . Jace Bartz, Cole Rau and Jon Osterlund also ran. Truen also excelled in the 400-meter dash, finishing with a time of 52.32 seconds. Benitez placed sixth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 4.19 seconds. Rohlinger, Joe Wickstrom and Austin Donald also competed. The Bears' 4x400-meter relay team ( Truen, Callahan, Justin Loch and Johnson) captured eighth place with a time of 3:39.77.

In the field events, Bailey Bolton was the Bears' top shot put entrant with a toss of 40 feet, 11 inches. Luke Parzyck and Jim Zinter also competed. In the triple jump, Eric Servatius finished 16th, while Suedbeck, Mathias Beck and Johnson also competed. Jeff Bance led the Bear long-jumpers finishing 13th, with Servatius and Beck also competing. Servatius took home a fourth-place finish in the high jump of 6-feet, while Trobec was ninth at 5-feet, 8 inches. Submitted

Let the games begin!

The White Bear Lake lacrosse squads get their seasons rolling, and the promising weather forecast bodes well for a great week of prep sports. On Wednesday the boys' tennis team hosts Hill-Murray (3:30 p.m.), and the softball team visits Cretin-Derham Hall (4:15 p.m.). The baseball team entertains Woodbury at 4:30. On Thursday the Bear boys' golf team is at Bunker Hill for the Coon Rapids Invite (9 a.m.), and the boys' tennis team hosts Woodbury (3:30 p.m.). At 7 p.m. the girls' lacrosse team opens their season with a matchup with visiting Hill-Murray. The boys' track team is at Stillwater at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, and the softball team travels to Rice Creek Park for a 4:15 p.m. contest against Mounds View. The baseball team is at Park-Cottage Grove (4:30 p.m.). The boys' tennis team plays in the Stillwater tournament on Saturday (9 a.m.), and the baseball squad hosts North St. Paul at noon. The boys' lacrosse crew begins their season by entertaining Wayzata at 1 p.m. Mark Aguirre

Zeph softball team bows in opener After opening their season with a setback at Hastings, the Mahtomedi softball crew had their game against North St. Paul Friday postponed because of the cold and windy weather. Touted Hastings got a complete-game performance from pitcher Lauren Ernst. She finished allowing just a pair of earned runs, while fanning four in an 11-2 win. The Raider offense staked Ernst to a 5-0 lead after three innings, and broke the game open with six runs in the fi fth. The Zephs are at Hill Murray on Wednesday (4:15 p.m.), and host Tartan on Thursday (4:15p.m.). On Wednesday the boys' tennis team entertains Edina (3:45 p.m.) and the baseball squad is at Henry Sibley

(4:15 p.m.). On Thursday the boys' golf team is at Dellwood Hills for a conference event (2:45 p.m.), with the boys' tennis team visiting South St. Paul at 3:30 p.m. The softball teams host Tartan (4:15 p.m.), and the boys' lacrosse team is at Stillwater for a 7 p.m. matchup. The Zephyr boys' tennis team entertains Tartan at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, and St. Thomas Academy visits the baseball team at 4:15 p.m. Saturday has the boys' tennis crew at Eagan (9 a.m.), the track and field teams at St. Francis (10 a.m.), and the baseball team hosting Red Wing at noon. Mark Aguirre

SPORTS BRIEF Author to share fishing tips Award-winning author and fishing aficionado Sybil Smith will conduct a class on “How To Fish Twin Cities Lakes” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 18 at the Normandy Park Education Center, 3551 McKnight Road N., White Bear Lake. Cost of the class is $29 plus a $2 fee for course materials. Smith is the author of the Twin Cities Fishing Guide (4th Edition), Brainerd-Mille Lacs Fishing Guide, and Twin Cities Shore Fishing Maps (East and West). In her class, you’ll catch your limit of fishing tips including how to select the best lakes in all seasons, use three magic words to consistently catch fish, choose the best lures and techniques for each species, and make a slip-bobber rig, jig worm, and weedless plastic worm to take home. There will also be door prizes, free maps, booklets, and other fun stuff. To register for the class, call White Bear Lake Community Education at 651-4077501 or go to http://whitebearregistration.org.

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Island recording studio plan gets another lease on life Township officials reject accusations of favoritism as gossip, innuendo

BY LOUISE ERNEWEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The president of a Twin Cities entertainment media company was given a second — or should that be third? — chance to build his island recording studio. After getting the green light at the April 4 White Bear Township meeting, Hans W. Stachowiak, president and CEO of Megabien Entertainment — who is already touting the "unique, latest, state-of-the-art residential production facility on a private island near Minneapolis" on his company website — is now under pressure to deliver. Previously, White Bear Township supervisors ruled that Stachowiak had missed his chance under town ordinance to initiate a conditional use permit (CUP) allowing construction of a recording and film post production studio on Bald Eagle Island. That was despite granting Megabien Real Estate Corp a six-month extension

when construction stalled after the initial application was approved in January 2015. And although a new CUP was granted April 4 to the applicants Megabien Real Estate Corp and current property owners Nick and Jane Van Brunt, board supervisors made it clear they expected action this time around. "The township is really concerned that this thing will get going and won't take 10 years to complete. That's really important," said Supervisor Ed Prudhon. He and fellow Supervisor Steve Ruzek insisted on more stringent conditions than previously required, including a 90-day deadline for Megabien to provide an insurance bond or cash surety to the township to cover the cost of demolition of the yet-to-be-built studio in the event of its future abandonment, and a condition to "verify all construction and inspections will be completed in a timely manner to comply with building code and ordinances." It wasn't an easy ride for Megabien or the township staff and elected officials

Toilets biggest water saver White Bear Lake residents have received about $11,000 in rebates thus far from the water efficiency grant. In a first-quarter update on the program, City Clerk Kara Coustry said 62 toilets have been replaced, saving 1.21 million gallons of water a year; one irrigation controller, saving 8,800 gallons annually; and 21 washing machines, saving 63,000 gallons a year. The total saved from the January through March replacements: 1,284,000 gallons. The Metropolitan Council, through funding from the Clean Water Land

at the April 4 meeting. Fewer residents spoke at the meeting than at previous hearings, but those who did attend said that was deliberate. "There are a lot of people who didn't show up simply because they have the general feeling that no one is going to listen to what they say," said Bill Patrick, who lives close to the Bald Eagle Island property and sits on the White Bear Township Planning Commission. Resident Robert Markusen, of West Bald Eagle Boulevard, echoed that sentiment, adding that he had heard one person expressing the belief that township staff were "strongly in favor of the project. They feel that the [property] owner will be allowed to do anything with this project." Both staff and board supervisors strongly rejected the implied accusations. "You know we have scrutinized this application up and down. You also know that [Bald Eagle Island] is a very hard piece of property ... I think we have left no stone unturned," Prudhon said. "I thought we did an excellent

Take a walk with history

and Legacy Amendment, awarded the city of White Bear Lake the water efficiency grant. The program's goal is to improve municipal water conservation. As a result of this grant funding, the city is providing rebates to city water utility customers who replace existing devices with specified water efficient devices from September 30, 2015 through June 30, 2017 (or until grant funds are depleted). The city initially received $49,125 in grant funding and has $37,984 remaining. Debra Neutkens

On Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m., following Mahtomedi’s “Rite of Spring” celebration of Earth Day, the Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative will sponsor a walking tour of that part of Mahtomedi north of Neptune Street. In this area, Mahtomedi came to be — in the form of the Mahtomedi Chautauqua — a summer camp meeting for religious, cultural, historical and artistic education. The Chautauqua, founded in 1883, was the first settlement of the area. Hundreds of people attended meetings during the 1880s. The tour will include historic locations such as Chautauqua Park, the Chautauqua Hotel, the amphitheater site, the cabin locations of John Espy, Samuel Smith, and David Tice — effectively Mahtomedi’s founders; and business locations established then and later. Other sights will include the home of architect Edwin Lundy, gangster sites, interesting architecture, railroad and streetcar locations and school history. The walk will take about an hour, nearly all on paved surfaces. It will be hosted by Steve Wolgamot, who led last year’s walk of the Mahtomedi Streetcar Trail and Route, along with knowledgeable long-term residents. There is no charge.

Ancient Roman musical comedy hits Lakeshore stage Opening at Lakeshore Players Theatre later this month is the Tony Award-winning musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." The slapstick comedy is full of energy, wit, and “something for everyone” with catchy tunes and laugh-out-loud lyrics by musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim. Paul Reyburn is directing "A Funny Thing Happened …" He also directed Big River (2013) and Drood (2014) at Lakeshore Players and is one of White Bear Lake’s favorite directors and muses, with classic vaudeville, desperate lovers and great music. Christopher Teipner of Maplewood is making his Lakeshore Players performance debut in the lead role of Psuedolous, played by Nathan Lane on Broadway. “This is my eighth time playing this part and I absolutely love it,” Teipner said. He has directed at Lakeshore many times, including this season’s “Young Frankenstein.” Also among the cast is Alan Cloud of White Bear Lake, who plays Erronious. Artistic Director Ben Ratkowski added, “We’ve got some very creative artists on stage, in the orchestra, and behind the scenes. Each person makes this entertaining show even better. I can’t wait to see it with an audience.” Performances are April 21-May

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15, 2016 at Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4820 Stewart Ave. in White Bear Lake. Tickets are $18-$23 and may be reserved in advance with remaining seats sold at the door starting two hours prior to show time. To purchase tickets in advance and select your own seats at no additional charge, go to LakeshorePlayers.org or call 651-429-5674. Special events include a preview performance for $12 Thursday,

job trying to get people heard and let people speak. But we go on facts and figures, not gossip and innuendo." In addition to the conditional use permit allowing the operation of the recording studio and production facility, the board also approved several variances from lakeshore and bluff setbacks to allow construction of the studio (classed as an oversized accessory structure) and new septic system, but denied a request for a lakeshore setback variance that would have permitted an extension to the existing house on the island for the addition of a hot tub. Attorney Christopher Sandberg, of the law firm Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen, represented Stachowiak at the public hearing. He provided this comment: "Mr. Stachowiak is currently traveling ... In the meantime, he and the entire Megabien team welcome the Town Board's favorable 3-0 vote regarding the renewal of the conditional use permit for the Bald Eagle Island project."

April 21 and an opening night post-show reception catered by Ingredients Café Friday, April 22 that is included in the ticket price. On Saturday, April 23, the 7:30 p.m. performance will offer limited pay-what-you-can rush tickets at the door. A post-show discussion with cast and crew follows the matinee performance on Sunday, April 24. Submitted

Mahtomedi is ‘really into the earth’ The 10th Annual RITE (Really Into the Earth) of Spring event will be held on Saturday, April 23 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Mahtomedi School District Education Center located at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. This free, family-friendly event is sponsored by the city of Mahtomedi, Mahtomedi Community Education, MAGI (Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative), and community volunteers as an opportunity to connect with others in the community to explore “earth friendly” ideas. Once again this year there will be recycling opportunities, as well as hands-on workshops and information stations, including: • Hands-on water workshops – Find out how much water you use compared to others in Mahtomedi. Get water-saving tips and ideas, and register for a free water-efficient toilet to be given away. • Electronics recycling – Bring old, outdated televisions, computers, cell phones and electronic cords to be recycled. Also collecting bulbs and CFLs, used batteries and holiday lights. • Unused medications – Back by popular demand, bring in unused and expired medications for safe disposal. Accepted items include pills and capsules, blister packs, creams and gels, unused epipens, inhalers, IV bags, liquids, patches, powders, sprays and vials. Not accepted items include needles, syringes, used epipens, lancets or thermometers. • Enter a drawing to win a rain barrel – Mahtomedi utility customers can enter a drawing to win a Build-a-Barrel 50-gallon rain barrel by signing up for online e-billing to pay your utility bill. The event will also feature free spruce trees, the opportunity to receive information and participate in the Mahtomedi Trail Walk, beekeeping information, solar garden opportunities and much more.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTES The Town Board conducted the following business at its April 4 meeting: • Received an annual report on Benson Airport and heard that it had been a quiet winter for flying. • Approved a minor subdivision permitting the redrawing of a lot line between two neighbors at 5956 West Bald Eagle Blvd. and 5955 Hobe Lane at the request of both neighbors, to make the property boundary more in keeping with the topography. • Authorized a 1.96 percent increase in the utility connection charge to $19,150 for residents desir-

ing to hook up to the township water and sewer system. • Awarded a contract for $20,300 to make improvements to the township well No. 5 seepage pond to Jeanetta and Sons. The project will be paid for from the water fund. • Authorized township staff to advertise for bids to make upgrades to Eagle Park. • Approved a solicitor's license, pending receipt of a satisfactory background check, for The Window Store Home Improvements Inc., valid for 30 days and permitting door-to-door solicitation between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. However,

a license covering nine employees of Renewal by Anderson was put on hold as many of the applications were incomplete and the background checks were also outstanding; unlike the fi rst applicant, Renewal by Anderson has no history performing door-to-door solicitation in White Bear Township. • Directed township staff to review the ordinance governing restaurants operating in the township, after hearing an open time request by two individuals interested in setting up a "mom and pop burger shop focusing on families" in the Township Theater Shops development at

County Road J and I-35E. Rob Scott and Joel Kunza said they were interested in a model emulating Burgers and Bottles, a 50-seat restaurant in Eagan. However, to achieve this, they would need flexibility not currently found in the township's ordinance, which requires seating for at least 100. Township staff will research other municipalities' ordinances and report back. Scott and Kunza were also invited to apply for an ordinance amendment. Louise Ernewein

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Food distribution announced The Vadnais Heights Food Shelf will distribute food products on 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Distribution of food is allowed to any Vadnais Heights resident or family in need who is considered lower income. Proof of residency is required. Food is distributed on the third Saturday of each month. For more information, contact Paul Schirer at 612-245-9259.

sey County Pollinator Initiative; Sarah Foltz Jordan, Xerces Society, on native bumblebees, status and how to help; and Heath Holm, author, on solitary bees and beneficial, flower-visiting insects. The event will be held in the Marsden Room, Ramsey County Public Works, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills. RSVP to Ashley Bennett by calling 651-266-7277 or ashley.bennett@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Gem Lake holds 'Trash to Treasure' day Pollinator event planned A free public seminar called "Urban Pollinators" is planned 2-4 p.m. April 21 by the Ramsey Conservation District. Keynote speaker is world renowned bee expert Marla Spivak, a University of Minnesota entomology professor who will talk about helping urban honey bees. Also speaking are Darren Tobolt, assistant to Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, on the Ram-

A first annual 'Trash to Treasure' day will be held in Gem Lake April 30. The event will be similar to the annual recycling event held in White Bear Township. Residents are encouraged to put out items they wish to give away on their curb the day of the event, with a “free” sign. Residents can travel around the city and take any items they please. Any items not taken must be removed from the curb at the end of the day.

For more information or to download a “free” sign, visit GemLakemn.org.

Scoops for Troops event The public is invited to Scoops for Troops 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the Arden Hills Army Training site. The benefit hosted by Gold Star families and Legacies Alive includes a 5K run, 3K walk and ice cream social in memory of the fallen and in honor of all who serve. There will be food trucks, silent auction, photo booth and children's activities. The 5K run with chip timing begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by the 3K walk at 12:40 and children's fun run at 1:25 p.m. All money raised goes to the Tribute to the Troops Fallen Heroes Children's Education Fund. For more info, visit www.scoopsfortroops. net.

OBITUARY NOTICES

Richard Joseph Harrington

Lloyd B. Rosten

Age 82 of White Bear Lake, died on Friday, April 8, 2016. Richard’s family is so thankful that he is free of his suffering here, and God has opened the door for him to start the next part of his adventure. All who knew him well, will miss his wonderful sense of humor. Especially his family; his wife, Mary; son, John (Irina) Harrington; daughter, Kathy (Kevin) Tidemand; grandsons, Chris (Sarah) Harrington, Erik and Kyle (Meghan Hooks) Tidemand; great-grandsons, Holland and Edison Harrington; brother, Howard; and sister, Shirley Allen. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Howard Harrington and Leona Panyard. He grew up in the Corning-Elmira area of New York state and had great memories of high school sports (with headlines), friends, swing band (yearbook named him the next Gene Krupa on the drums), and the Clarkson College, School of Engineering; his years as a pilot in the Air Force, marriage to Mary (61 years on April 2, 2016) and raising two great kids, member of the VFW, an electronics engineering career that culminated in working for Medtronic, Inc., neurological division, developing medical electronic devices to improve the quality of life for people. He appreciated and enjoyed his job and all his good friends and coworkers. He retired after 24 years, but unfortunately, had a stroke in 2003. Now, thanks be to God, he has his freedom back. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake with visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment at church cemetery. Mueller Memorial is serving the family, to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.MuellerMemorial.com or call 651-429-4944 for more information.

Age 78 Passed away on April 1, 2016 Born in Wildrose, N.D. on June 11, 1937. Preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bernice (Hagen) Rosten and brother, Allan Rosten. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Glorianne (Anne); daughter, Suzanne; brother, Bruce; aunt, Eva Hagen; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special Golden, Gracie. He graduated from Wildrose HS in 1955 and then briefly attended the Wahpeton School of Science. Lloyd returned to Wildrose and farmed with his dad and brother. On June 1, 1957, he and Glorianne Moellring were united in marriage at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wildrose. Lloyd was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961, and served 2 years, mostly at Ft. Hood, Texas. As a result, he has continued to be a longstanding member of the American Legion. He was also a current member of the NRA and the Pyrotechnics Guild Int’l. Upon Lloyd’s discharge from the Army, he and his spouse moved to St. Paul. Lloyd spent his career working at Harvey Vogel Mfg., and became a quality-control inspector. Following his retirement, he and Glorianne were blessed to travel both in the U.S. and overseas. In addition, Lloyd spent many happy times being his brother’s assistant in making fireworks – their 4th of July shows actually put Wildrose, N.D. on the map! Also, he very much enjoyed serving on a Saturday PM greeting team at EBC, Lino Lakes. Recently, Lloyd suffered from several difficult illnesses and was taken by the Lord before the final stages of pulmonary fibrosis. A special thanks to the wonderful response teams and also to family, friends, and neighbors whose prayers are sustaining us. A Memorial Service will be held at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo St., White Bear Lake, on April 14, 2016. Visitation begins at 12 p.m. noon with the service to follow at 1 p.m., followed by an open house to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Salvation Army or the Union Gospel Mission.

John Michael Sanders John Michael Sanders, 30, of White Bear Lake, son of Geri “Duffy” Sanders of White Bear Lake and John & Brenda Sanders of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, died April 2, 2016 with his family at his side. John is survived by his 1-month-old son William J., 17-month-old son Rilley J., 3 ½-year-old daughter Emma and S.O. Jessica Meyers. Sister Lisa (John) Sweeney, brother Jerome (Emily), Tara (David) Eulitt, many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a passionate cook, gamer and comedian. He enjoyed helping others and his last act was to donate his organs. Memorial Mass was April 7, 2016 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, White Bear Lake. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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DEATH NOTICES

Ethel E. Keller Ethel E. Keller, 101, of Mahtomedi, died March 31. Mass of Christian Burial was April 9 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahtomedi.

Larry W. Ogden Sr. Larry W. Ogden Sr., 73, of White Bear Lake, died April 5. Memorial service was April 11 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake.

Joy Dawn Zemke Joy Dawn Zemke, 81, of White Bear Lake. Funeral service was Sunday, April 10 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake. Private family burial in Illinois.

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WEATHER TIDBIT The average high reached 60° this week, but we’ve had only one day reach 60° and one other day in the 50’s. It was so cold Saturday morning (16°) that ice formed on area ponds. The April 8th snow squalls were something else and brought visibilities to near white-out.

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“MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” (PG-13) (3) [SOME VIOLENCE AND ACTION.]

— A suspenseful, well-acted, unusual, evenly paced, star-dotted (Sam Shepard, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver), 111-minute sci-fi film in which a concerned father (Michael Shannon) and his state trooper best friend (Joel Edgerton) go on the run with his 8-year-old son (Jaeden Lieberher), who has mysterious powers, from a religious cult in Texas while being doggedly pursued by a tenacious FBI agent (Paul Sparks) and cult members (David Jensen, et al.).

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— While a smothering, well-meaning Greek housewife (Nia Vardalos) and her high school principal husband (John Corbett) fret over which college their independent, strong-willed, 17-year-old daughter (Elena Kampouris) will attend in this funny, charming, fun-filled, star-studded (Rita Wilson, John Stamos, Bruce Gray), 94-minute romantic comedic sequel to the 2002 blockbuster, her flamboyant parents (Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan), who have been married for more than 50 years and run a Greek restaurant in Chicago, learn that they are not legally married, so the close-knit family (Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone, et al.) comes together to make things right.

— Terrific jazz music dots this engaging, factually inspired, well-acted, 110-minute 2015 film that begins in 1979 and is told in flashbacks in which a tenacious “Rolling Stone” magazine writer (Ewan McGregor) tries to interview reclusive, cocaine-addicted, legendary, “social music” jazz trumpeter Miles Dewey Davis (Don Cheadle), who desperately tries to retrieve a tape from a greedy Columbia record producer (Michael Stuhlbarg) and his new protégé (Keith Stanfield) while reminiscing about the early years with his dancer wife (Emayatzy Corinealdi).

WEEKLY AVERAGES APR. 13 TO 19, 2016 High 60° Low 37° %Sun 55% PCP 0.62”

YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Five of the seven days in the 70’s including 75° on the 17th. Astro note: Look for Jupiter near the moon the evening of Monday, April 18.

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— After a mean-spirited, foulmouthed, unlikable businesswoman (Melissa McCarthy) who is ranked the 47th wealthiest woman in the United States is turned into the SEC by her revenge-driven former lover (Peter Dinklage) in Chicago and loses everything when she spends five months in prison in this raunchy, intermittently funny, star-dotted (Kathy Bates, Ben Falcone, Margo Martindale), 99-minute comedy, she ends up concocting a harebrained scheme to make money by having Girl Scout-type troops sell delicious brownies made by her skeptical ex-employee (Kristen Bell), who has a precocious daughter (Ella Anderson) to support.

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Local playwright receives national recognition BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — This is a big year for White Bear Lake playwright Claudia I. Haas. Currently, Haas is in Utah, developing her play “Almost Mary” at Utah Valley University, where she was a winner of the Old Miner's Children's Playwriting Contest. This play tells the story of the first female paleontologist, Mary Anning. Originally from New York City, Haas came to Minnesota while her father was employed at EcoLab. She was planning to make only a temporary stop before moving on to her dream destination, California. However, she got a job and rented an apartment on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, then met her husband Paul. She's lived in White Bear Lake for the last 28 years, where she has worked closely with Lakeshore Players Theatre. At Lakeshore, she often wrote youth plays and found after a while that the story lines were getting a bit too similar from play to play. To keep herself interested, she began to tackle more serious themes that featured teens, such as their connection to events like the 9/11 disaster and the moon landing. “It turns out they were more engaging than silly comedies,” Haas said. “But it's the silly comedies that pay the bills.”

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Scenes from Claudia Haas’s play “Wild Island Adventure.”

Haas said she writes approximately three plays a year, varying from one-acts to 10-minute plays to full-length scripts. Currently, she has published approximately 50 plays; seven to eight more are in development. She said she often chooses topics based on stories she sees in the news, or topics that she'd like to learn more about. She felt that the story of Mary Anning was relatively unknown, which made it an exciting idea to tackle for stage adaptation. “It's fun for me to get some of the women scientists up in front of kids,” Haas said. “They don't get a lot of that in school.” The play is still in progress, so Haas will work with students as she

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: CampaignBuddy 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 13175 Goodview Ave N White Bear Lake, MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Jody Ruppert 13175 Goodview Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Thomas McLeod Jr. 594 Warwick St., St. Paul, MN 55116 George Graham 2309 Columbus Lane Apt 12, Madison, WI 53704 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: March 24, 2016 Signed: Jody Ruppert Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 13 and 20, 2016.

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 to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFP - PUBW18891/KB OPENING DATE: 04/27/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED “CONSULTANTS” OR “CONTRACTORS” FOR ENGINEERING SERVCIES FOR A TRAFFIC STUDY ON RICE STREET IN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVE MULTI-MODAL LANE CONFIGURATIONS FOR THE RICE STREET COORRIDOR BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND LAPENTEUR AVENUE. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRR-1737R-MS OPENING DATE: 4/27/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH, DELIVER, AND PROVIDE ALL SERVICES NECESSARY FOR THE PRINTING OF ELECTION BALLOTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE.

finishes the process in Utah. “This one's kind of heavy duty, so I'm going to teach a youth playwriting class, and part of the reason is to develop the play,” she said. “It's in really early stages, so I have a list of rewrites and character studies so I will work with college students.” “Almost Mary” isn't the only thing Haas has going on in 2016. In February, Eldridge Publishers picked up her play “Wild Island Adventure.” After her time in Utah is over, she will go directly to Chicago, where Purple Crayon Players at Northwestern University will be developing her play “Bound by Stardust” (an adventure about coming

to terms with grief with the help of astronomy and the Russian Arctic Explorer Otto Schmidt). After Chicago, she will travel to Independence, Kansas to the William Inge Theatre Festival, where her play “A Paper Forest” (about climate change on Minnesota’s North Shore) will be given a staged reading. In July, Little Lifeboats Theatre (in the Twin Cities) will be featuring a scene from her play “Making Some Noise” (about three sisters finally coming to term with their mother’s death on 9/11) in their annual T.E.A.S.E. (The Easy Access Script Experience) festival featuring Twin Cities playwrights. This will take place July 8 at the Phoenix Theatre.

SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG12090/KB OPENING DATE: 4/27/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS FOR LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS SERVICES MASTER CONTRACT TO BE AVAILABLE FOR USE BY VARIOUS RAMSEY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: EXTENSION BARN, 2020 WHITE BEAR AVE, MAPLEWOOD, MN. 4/14/16. 9:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG-12173-MS OPENING DATE: 5/19/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE FABRICATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF CUSTOM CASEGOODS AT THE RAMSEY COUNTY SHOREVIEW LIBRARY (“PROJECT”) LOCATED AT 4560 VICTORIA STREET NORTH, SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA 55126. SOLICITATION: RFB-RESRC-675R-MS OPENING DATE: 05/19/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE RAMSEY/WASHINGTON RECYCLING & ENERGY BOARD SEEKS TO PURCHASE TRAILERS SUITABLE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH RESOURCE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES. THE MATERIALS TO BE TRANSPORTED INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, REFUSE DERIVED FUEL, AND RESIDUE. SOLICITATION: RFP-RRA879-KR OPENING DATE: MAY 05, 2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AND CATERING AT UNION DEPOT. THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING DAILY FOOD AND BEVERAGE (INCLUDING LIQUOR) SERVICE AT THE RESTAURANT AND FOR CATERING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS, INCLUDING PROVIDING CONCESSION SERVICES AT EVENTS AS REQUESTED BY RCRRA OR BY CLIENTS HOLDING EVENTS AT UNION DEPOT. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: UNION DEPOT, 214 4TH STREET EAST, GATEWAY CONFERENCE ROOM (3RD FLOOR), ST. PAUL, MN. APRIL 25, 2016. 9:00 A.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 13, 2016.

STATE OF WISCONSIN POLK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT SUMMONS CASE NO.: 16-CV-18 ALLAN L. SEIERSTAD 224 – 24 ½ Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829 and CRISSA L. GAUTHIER 11850 West Beaver Brook Road

Haas said she likes to focus on a Minnesota north woods settings because it is underrepresented in theater, and she has a very personal connection with areas of northern Minnesota such as Grand Marais, where her one-act play “Paper Forests” is set. “I'm trying to do something in Two Harbors about an amateur astronomer, but I want a trilogy, Haas three one acts set on the about this little gem North Shore,” she said. except for Minnesotans. “There's a lot of stuff in When you're trying to New York and California, so it'd be nice to introduce write about things you don't know about, you use the world to Minnesota. things you do know about. When the rest of the And I think it makes for world looks at Minnesogood drama.” ta, they think of Mary To learn more about Tyler Moore and ask how Haas's plays, visit www. cold is it in International claudiahaas.com. Falls, and nobody knows

Radisson, WI 54867 Plaintiffs, vs. WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY c/o CT Corporation System 8020 Excelsior Drive, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53717 RONALD JAY EBERT 685 4th Street SW, Number 113 Forest Lake, MN 55025 MCCALLUM TRANSFER, INC. 3501 Marshall Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55458 TRIANGLE WAREHOUSE, INC. 3501 Marshall Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55458 NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY c/o Corporation Service Company 8040 Excelsior Drive, Suite 400 Madison, WI 53717 Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notiﬁed that the plaintiffs named above have ﬁled a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 45 days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Clerk of Court whose address is Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Matthew A. Biegert, plaintiffs’ attorney, whose address is Doar, Drill & Skow, S.C., P.O. Box 388, New Richmond, WI 54017-0388. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within 45 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated: January 15, 2016. DOAR, DRILL & SKOW, S.C. Signed: Matthew A. Biegert Wis. State Bar No. 1000368 Attorneys for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 388 New Richmond, WI 54017-0388 (715) 246-2211 Published three times in the White Bear Press on April 13, 20 and 27, 2016.

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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: Tipati 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 505 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 230 Palo Alto, CA 94301 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. Tipalti, Inc. 505 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 230 Palo Alto, CA 94301 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: April 6, 2016 Signed: Eran D. Karoly Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 13 and 20, 2016.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting 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: Blovely Productions / LeMae Photography 2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 439 Sidney Street West Upper St. Paul, MN 55107 3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.) Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Bianca Rhodes 439 Sidney Street West Upper St. Paul, MN 55107 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 677023700025 filed with the Secretary of State on June 13, 2013. 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: March 30, 2016 Signed: Bianca A Rhodes CEO Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 13 and 20, 2016.

CITY OF GRANT ASSESSMENT NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS This may affect your 2017 property taxes. Notice is hereby given that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for City of Grant shall meet on May 3, 2016, 6:00 p.m. at 8380 Kimbro Avenue N. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization. Given under my hand this 8th day of April, 2016 Kim Points, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2016.

mission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 E. County Road E, to consider applications submitted by Hampton Properties III, LLC for a Special Use Permit for a senior living facility; a Preliminary Plat known as Liberty Village; a Planned Unit Development; and a Site Plan Application for the construction of 42 townhome units and a 32-unit senior living facility with memory care and assisted living units. The project is located at 3180 Edgerton Street, which is on the northeast corner of the intersection of Edgerton Street and I-694. The project involves the construction of a new street intersecting Edgerton Street and the extension of Libby Lane to the south. The site is currently zoned R-3, Residence Three District. The legal description of the subject property is as follows: The North Half of the South 755.5 feet of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, except the following described parcels: All that part of the above described tract which lies southeasterly of a line run parallel with and distant 100 feet northwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the west line of Section 5, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, distant 134.91 feet South of the northwest corner thereof; thence run northeasterly at an angle of 82 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds with said west section line for 5400 feet and there terminating. All that part of the above described tract which lies northwesterly of the above described strip and southeasterly of a line run parallel with and distant 100 feet northwesterly of the following described line: From a point on the above described line, distant 3948.87 feet northeasterly of its point of beginning, run northwesterly at right angles with said line for 6 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflect to the right of an angle of 88 degrees 51 minutes 15.3 seconds for 669.89 feet; thence deflect to the left on a ten chord spiral curve of decreasing radius (spiral angle 4 degrees 30 minutes) for 300 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 3 degrees 00 minutes circular curve (delta angle 56 degrees 03 minutes 18.1 seconds) for 1868.5 feet and there terminating. All that part of the above described tract which lies northwesterly of the first above described strip, southwesterly of the second above described strip and southeasterly of the following described line: From a point on the first above described line, distant 3738.1 feet northeasterly of its point, run northwesterly at right angles with said line for 100 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence run northeasterly to a point which is distant 100 feet northwesterly (measured at right angles) from the point of beginning of the second above described line and there terminating. All that part of the westerly 90 feet of the above described tract which lies southerly of a line run easterly at right angles with the north and south quarter line of said Section 32 at a point distant 245.65 feet North of its intersection with the first above described line. All that part of the above described tract which lies northerly of the last above described strip and southwesterly of the following described line: Beginning at the northwest corner of the last above described strip; thence run northwesterly to the point of intersection of the north line of the above described tract with a line run parallel with and distant 33 feet East of the north and south quarter line of said Section 32 and there terminating. All that part of the above described tract which lies northwesterly of the second above described strip and southeasterly of the following described line: From a point on the second above described line, distant 669.89 feet northeasterly of its point of beginning, run northwesterly at right angles with said second above described line for 100 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence run northeasterly to appoint which is distant 100 feet northwesterly (measured at right angles) from said second above described line at a point distant 969.89 feet northeasterly of its point beginning and there terminating. Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Carie Fuhrman, Planning and Community Development Director, at 651-2046027 or carie.fuhrman@cityvadnaisheights.com.i FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: April 7, 2016 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 13, 2016.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 691 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance 691, which amends Chapters 119 regarding Public Outdoor Events. The revised ordinance amends the following: • Amended the definition of a public outdoor event to include outdoor events as well as non-sporting related events taking place at the Vadnais Sports Center. • Application deadline changed from 10 days prior to event to 30 days prior to event to ensure adequate staff time for processing and notification to property owners. • Application requirements were updated. • Days and hours that events are allowed was updated. • Notification requirement was changed from 500ft to 350ft to better align with other City notification requirements. • A bond shall be required for events taking place on public property, parks or streets. • Clarified exemptions to include typical residential activities. • Various other housekeeping updates. The full text of Ordinance 691 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: April 6, 2016. CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Marc A. Johannsen, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 13, 2016.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 693 The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance 693, which amends Chapter 5, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 16A, and Chapter 17 of the City Zoning Code regarding Medical Marijuana Distribution Facilities, and other Housekeeping Updates. The revised ordinance amends the following: • Allowing Medical Marijuana Distribution Facilities as a Special Use Permit with Standards in the C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-3, and O Districts. • Allowing Laboratories as a Permitted Use in the Industrial District. • Creating deﬁnitions for Medical Marijuana, Medical Marijuana Distribution Facilities, Pharmacies and Laboratories. • Other housekeeping/renumbering of deﬁnitions updates. The full text of Ordinance 693 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights that the Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: April 6, 2016. CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Marc A. Johannsen, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 13, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 E. County Road E, to consider applications submitted by C & C Properties, LLC for an Amendment to a Planned Unit Development; a Special Use Permit for a School; and a Site Plan Review for the construction of a three-story school building with a 12,766 square foot footprint to be known as Gentry Academy. This property is located at 1420 East County Road E, which is on the southeast corner of County Road E and International Drive. The property is zoned Planned Unit Development. The legal description of the existing subject property involved is as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, Vadnais Heights Sports Complex, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Carie Fuhrman, Planning and Community Development Director, at 651-2046027 or carie.fuhrman@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: April 7, 2016 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 13, 2016.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SWPPP The City of White Bear Lake will hold a public meeting to review the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and receive public comments regarding the plan and its appropriateness at the regular City Council meeting on April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chamber at 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake. The public meeting will consist of an overview of the City’s SWPPP and the activities completed in 2015. The meeting will include opportunity for public comment on the appropriateness of the Plan. Written and oral comments received before or during the meeting will be considered as the City prepares its Annual Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on its SWPPP. A copy of the City of White Bear Lake’s SWPPP may be reviewed at City Hall, or on the City’s website at www.whitebearlake.org. The City of White Bear Lake’s SWPPP was prepared to address the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit that may be reviewed at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/municipalstormwater-ms4 All persons who desire to be heard on this report will be given the opportunity at that meeting. Mark L. Burch, Public Works Director/City Engineer Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2016.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, April 25, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 16-2-S: An application by Engineering America for a Conditional Use Permit for outside storage per Code Section 1303.180, Subd.4.a, in order to allow the exterior storage of materials and parts at an existing warehouse facility located at 1818 Buerkle Road. Legal description on ﬁle at City Hall. B. Case No. 15-4-Z: A city-initiated text amendment to Section 1202 of the sign code to allow dynamic display signs on commercial, industrial and public properties. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these cases will be heard

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by the City Council on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the same time and place as listed above. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or ﬁled with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City’s Planning and Zoning Ofﬁce at (651) 429-8561. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2016.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 2016 WELL NO. 2A PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR NOTICE TO BIDDERS Invitation for Bid Quote: Sealed proposals will be received at the Public Works Department ofﬁce, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110, until 2:00 P.M. on April 21, 2016 for project PW W-16-01, Well No. 2a pump maintenance and repair. Submission of Bid Quote: Enclose bid in a sealed envelope marked “BID FOR WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP Project PW W-16-01, WELL NO. 2a PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR”. Submit bid quote no later than 2:00 P.M. on April 21, 2016: Mailed Delivered Public Works Department Public Works Department WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township reserves the right to reject any and all bid quotes, waive technicalities, and award the bid in the best interest of the Township. Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 6 and 13, 2016.

CITY OF WILLERNIE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted before the Willernie City Council on Wednesday, April 20th at 8:00 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing will be to consider the request of Barbara K. Parent and Celeste Klein, 330 Charing, for a variance to allow footprint to be squared up and increase garage by 2 feet. Current garage is approximately 19 feet off road. Address of garage is 323 Milford. Legal description of said property is Lot 2, in Block 29. Victoria R. Keating, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2016.

CITY OF WILLERNIE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted before the Willernie City Council on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016, at 8:00 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing will be to consider the request of James and Stephanie Dowling, 319 Faversham, for a variance to allow a privacy fence built closer than 10 feet from the road as required by City Ordinance. Legal description of said property is Lots 11 & 12, in Block 22, Wildwood Manor Addition. Victoria R. Keating, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2016.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 08/02/2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $163,975.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lia Lee, a Married Woman as her sole and separate property MORTGAGEE: Cobalt Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 08/29/2013 as Doc#: 4421293 in the Ofﬁce of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 10/27/2015 Assignment recorded: 11/13/2015 Assignment recording information: 4583188 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 22.29.22.22.0077 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1 and the South Half of Lot 2, Block 4, Sylvan Heights Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1565 Clarence Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Cobalt Mortgage, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $181,510.17 AS OF 3/16/2016. 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: 05/06/2016 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 11/06/2016, or the next business day if 11/06/2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 3/16/2016 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, 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 March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

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Call RANDY 651-462-5513

Boatlift - Shoremaster 20 foot pontoon lift. $600. 651-269-6119

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Now Hiring! Openings available for all food and beverage positions. Bartenders Ware washing Line Cooks Bussers Wait Staff Daytime and evening shifts available. Applications available at www.wbyc.com or Apply in person: 56 Dellwood Ave Dellwood, MN 55110 tim@wbyc.com

Window & Screen Repair 651-307-4832

Cash Paid Free towing

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ATTEND THE SPRING 2016 CAREER FAIR No matter where you are on your career path, weâ€™re here to help. The Rasmussen College Career Fair offers students, alumni and the community a chance to get from point A to point B by providing access to hiring managers of local companies as well as other resources and events.

Letâ€™s pinpoint your next career move! Visit rasmussen.edu/careerfair for more information.

Schwieters Co., PreďŹ nish Division in Hugo is looking for a reliable & motivated individual to work in our shop. DUTIES INCLUDE: Catching material & sanding BENEFITS: Medical/dental, vacation, holidays, 401(k).

NOW HIRING company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now!!! Hibb's & Co. 763/389-0610

APPLY: schwieterscompanies.com or stop in to ďŹ ll out an application or send your resume to tracey@schwieterscompanies.com or call or text for an interview 612-328-3140.

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Services Come grow with Forest Lake Ruddy's Rental

family owned business. We have currently two positions open. Looking for friendly, high energy Counter Person with good phone skills. PT, flexible hours 10-25 hrs per week. Also looking for a positive, versatile, high energy Lot/Yard person who likes working with their hands & equipment. PT 10-30 hrs per week. Must have an interest to learn. Immediate openings. Apply in person Ruddy's Rental 21380 Forest Blvd, Forest Lake

DAVEâ€™S GARAGE DOOR Springs, doors, openers, service. Senior Discount

763-286-3002

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) We are seeking a part-time (24 hours/week) well organized person to work in our financial services office located in Arden Hills. Key responsibilities of the position include the following: *Answer telephones, screen and direct calls, greet clients *Handle and process mail *Prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank accounts daily *Prepare monthly financial statements and reports *Document preparation and filing *Responsible for office calendar and assisting financial advisors when necessary Candidate must be well organized, have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel, professional phone etiquette, strong customer service skills and a high regard for accuracy and excellent interpersonal skills. Candidate must be capable of performing independently as well as job sharing with another individual. Please submit your resume to Gloria@fdg-advisors.com or fax to Gloria at 651-481-6289 or mail to Gloria's attention at FDG, 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 125, Arden Hills, MN 55112

We are currently seeking LAWN SPECIALISTS to provide regularly scheduled landscape services to our customers.

Catering Services

We offer: â€˘ Excellent hourly pay â€” paid weekly â€˘ Sales commission and customer retention bonus â€” paid weekly â€˘ Comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) with Company match â€˘ Paid holidays and vacation â€˘ Rapid career advancement For questions, please call 651-234-1906 Please apply now at: jobs.trugreen.com/vadnais-heights-jobs

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer â€“ Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

Part time positions for all shifts

â€˘ Pull Tabs â€˘ Bingo â€˘ Meat Raffle Sellers White Bear Lake Lions

651-426-5199

Full Time Cake Decorator Entry Level/ Experienced Apply at Grandmaâ€™s Bakery 1765 Buerkle Road, White Bear Lake, MN 651-779-0707

ENGINEERING INTERN CONSTRUCTION/SURVEY The Engineering Intern will be responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled to skilled tasks in construction staking, land surveying and inspection for road construction projects. This position works with the Engineering and County Surveyor in the Public Works Dept. Quals include a Valid Class D Driverâ€™s License or evidence of mobility, HS graduate or equivalent, enrollment in a college or technical school in a civil engineering/ technician, construction engineering or surveying program. $13.00 per hour. Deadline to apply is 4/22/16. www. chisagocounty.us.

HIGHWAY SEASONAL WORKERS Job duties will include, filling pot holes, cutting brush, mowing grass, flagging, and other general laborer duties. Experience with light equipment is desired. Must be 18 years old and possess a valid driverâ€™s license. $11.00 per hour. Deadline to apply is 4/22/16/ www. chisagocounty.us.

DIETARY AIDE

Job Summary: The dietary aide performs designated work and cleaning routines; will be responsible for the preparation and execution of the resident meals. Qualifications: The Dietary Aide will hold a high school graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. This position includes various work routines such as preparing food items, serving food, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area. The Dietary Aide will be able to work flexible hours and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents and family members. Looking for part-time AM and PM shifts. Please send resume and job interest to: Kcurrier@linolakesal.com 763-267-6183 Visit us at linolakesal.com

Trim Carpentry Positions Available Schwieters Co. Inc. is hiring mid-level to experienced interior trim carpenters for new construction. BENEFITS INCLUDE: â€˘ Weekly Pay â€˘ Vacation â€˘ Company Power â€˘ Holiday pay Tools â€˘ Great work â€˘ Company Tablet environment! â€˘ Medical Insur. â€˘ Work throughout â€˘ Dental Insur. the Metro Area â€˘ 401(k) Questions or to schedule an interview: â€˘ Email Resume: tracey@ďŹ nishcarpenters.com â€˘ Text or Call: 612-328-3140 â€˘ Stop in for an interview:

13925 Fenway Blvd. N., Hugo, MN 55038 Career Opportunities in Construction at JL Schwieters

ITâ€™S REFUND SEASON!

Seeking entry level and experienced carpenters for Residential and Commercial construction

Please contact Jana at 612-290-5452 or apply online at jlschwieters.com Weekly Pay, Full Time BeneďŹ ts, PTO, Training, Advanced Opportunities, Safety Program

4175 Lovell Rd., Ste. 205 Circle Pines, MN 55014

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PT Direct Support Professional positions available WBL group homes w/ men or women! Exp. preferred. M/H valid MN DL, clean driving record, proof of insurance & pass background check. Call Carrie for info (651) 426-3517. $1200 Retention BONUS offered!

Shoreview Grounds Maintenance Co.

Framing Carpenters

MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODAY!

No matter how simple or complex - we can help.

P/t Landscaping help needed $12-$15/hr DOQ 651-429-4446

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INDIVIDUAL â€˘ CORPORATE â€˘ PARTNERSHIP BOOKKEEPING â€˘ ACCOUNTING

7395 LAKE DRIVE LINO LAKES, MN 55014 (651) 786-6425 FAX (651) 786-3576

Enrolled to Represent Before the IRS

www.trwstax.com

Has great opportunities for students and others seeking employment. In search of men and women for Full & Part Time positions. You can secure employment throughout your school career and solve the yearly job search. Great pay with season ending incentive bonus program. Part time opportunities while in school when schedule allows. Weekend work only on a voluntary basis. Please call Bill @ 651-490-9755 or email to amilawn@aol.com to discuss opportunities and schedule an interview.

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Sr. Production Materials Analyst (Production Control)

Warehouse Positions PT/FT

Minnesota Correctional Facility Lino Lakes 7525 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Contributing to a Safer Minnesota

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Webster, WI Nexen is a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, precision linear and rotary motion control devices and control systems. Responsibilities will include maintaining responsible business system metrics, product forecast, capacity and production planning, along with balancing targeted inventory levels while ensuring customer on-time delivery objectives are met. This individual will lead the daily production meeting, along with scheduling and guiding the flow of material throughout the various manufacturing processes. Communicates production issues, status or changes to appropriate departments and management. Prepares reports, assists with the budgeting, standard cost setting, inventory management and other material controlling activities. Works directly with Nexen sales personnel regarding customer expedites and inquires. Qualified candidates will have a minimum BA/BS degree - Business or Technical, along with four or more yearsâ€™ of Production Control experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of Process Management and Lean Principles. APICS certification preferred. Should be a self-starter, organized, and analytical with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in a team environment and always maintain a professional demeanor. Strong computer skills including, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Must also have strong problem solving skills, and be able to work independently. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. If you are interested in joining a dynamic and forward looking company, and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to work, fax or send a resume to:

Explore exciting careers with the Minnesota Department of Corrections Staff and Recruiters will be onsite talking with job seekers about the many careers in corrections. The Department of Corrections employs individuals in a wide variety of positions entry level to experienced: Corrections Officers, Agents, Therapists, Nurses, Teachers, Maintenance, Skilled Trades, Clerical and MUCH MORE! Do you have three yearsâ€™ work experience in any field? You may be eligible to start your career as a Trainee Corrections Officer â€“ WE TRAIN!

Training, Diversity, Competitive Pay, Comprehensive Benefits and Endless Career Opportunities To attend No pre-registration is needed. The event will be held in Visiting. Look for signs indicating parking and entrance for â€œInmate Visitingâ€?. You will be entering a correctional facility. You must be 18 and provide a state-issued ID You may be subject to search â€“ please bring only necessary items

Minnesota Department of Corrections www.doc.state.mn

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC $22.72-$26.20/hr + Comprehensive BeneďŹ ts The Department of Corrections is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic with Universal EPA CertiďŹ cation for Handling of Refrigerants to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on all refrigeration, cooling, heating and temperature control systems in the buildings at the Minnesota Correctional Facility â€“ Lino Lakes. For more info and to apply, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers Apply to Job ID #3381 by 4/25/2016.

Full and Part Time

Lino Lakes Assisted Living has openings for full and part-time Home Health Aides. AM, PM and overnight shifts. CNA or 2+ years experience required. Home Health Aides assist residents with their activities of daily living, helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, etc. Our aides are not universal workers which allows them to focus exclusively on resident care. Additional training in medication passing offered, and other advancement opportunities available. We offer competitive wages and FT benefits. Please submit job interest online at linolakesal.com, send a resume to dcurtis@linolakesal.com or stop by and fill out an application in person. $500 sign on bonus for FT position

State of Minnesota - AA/EOE

TELECOMMUNICATOR Chisago County is looking for a FT Telecommunicator. You will receive, screen and dispatch emergency & non-emergency 911 calls for Police/Fire/EMS within Chisago County. You must be able to multi-task, work under stressful conditions, be highly detail orientated and have good map reading skills. You may have to rotate shifts. This is a highly confidential position. Rate of pay is $19.02 per hour. Testing is scheduled for Thursday, April 28th. Qualified candidates will be screened and invited to the testing. Deadline to apply is April 20th. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us.

Gary Carlson Equipment A locally owned leading supplier to the construction industry is searching for a few motivated self-starters with excellent customer service skills to join our team.

Drivers///Mechanics///Yard Workers Full time positions with benefit package. Ability to handle 75lbs as well as DOT physical and drug screening required. Apply in person at either our Roseville or Blaine location or submit resume to: jobs@garycarlsonequip.com Roseville: 1380 County Rd C W Blaine: 10720 Mankato St NE An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse of Mahtomedi Caregivers/CNAs Lighthouse of Mahtomedi has rewarding career opportunities for Caregivers in our Memory Care Community. Caregivers will encourage and assist our residents with their daily living activities. Lighthouse is a vibrant, home-like community where our residents can â€œLive Life on Purposeâ€?. If you share our passion in caring for seniors, we want to meet YOU! Be a part of something great and help us live Our Mission â€˜To Put the Resident First in Everything We Doâ€™. As an elected â€œ2015 Top Workplaceâ€? by the Star Tribune, we must be doing something right. Please apply online at npseniorliving.com/careers or send your resume to aweyandt@npseniorliving.com EOE

State of Minnesota Careers www.mn.gov/careers

For questions prior to the event please contact Sarah Koivisto 651-717-6175 sarah.koivisto@state.mn.us

Nexen Group, Inc. Human Resources 26837 Industrial Avenue, Webster, WI 54893 'BY t materials@nexengroup.com

CNA/Home Health Aides

April 19, 2016

Maintenance Technician Trient Technologies Woodville, WI

Due to continued growth we have immediate openings for Maintenance Technician 1st shift SKILLS NECESSARY: â€˘High mechanical aptitude, electrical and electronic troubleshooting â€˘Pneumatics, PLC controls and PLC programming, welding and operating machine shop tools are a plus â€˘2 years production mechanic education or equivalent trade school training â€˘3-5 years work experience preferred Fast paced environment. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and clean work environment. Interested candidates submit resume or application, with wage requirements, to: Human Resources, Trient Technologies, Inc., 480 Thompson Rd., Woodville, WI 54028; or email ekhamlj@trienttech.com.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Vadnais Heights is now hiring for part-time Breakfast Attendant & full time Housekeeping, Apply within at 1125 East County Rd E Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 or call 651-797-3008

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We are a growing distributor in the Hugo/Lino Lakes area looking to fill several part and full time entry level warehouse order fulfillment positions (pickers, packers, standup lift drivers). $10/hour to start. Pickers/Packers 7am-12pm, 7-3:30pm, 3-close M-F & 4-9pm M-W only; packing 9-6pm M-F, standup lift drivers 3-close M-F. All full time positions require a willingness to stay late. Lift driver position requires the ability to lift 50-75 lbs. All other positions require a lifting ability of 30+lbs. Our full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, 401(k), and paid holidays. Please email cover letter, resume, position, shift preference and salary requirements to kevinl@northernwholesale.com or apply in person during the hours of 8a.m.- 5.p.m. at Northern Wholesale Supply, 6800 Otter Lake Road, Lino Lakes to be considered for these positions. Offers of employment are subject to a background check. Shop assistant help needed 8-15hrs wk, 2 days/wk min. Stay Lessons/ at home parent or high school student. No Schools selling. Employee disFLUTE - WB AREA count & raise after 30 days. Must be able to Master Teacher - Fun! lift 50lbs & work inde- All ages.651-776-1781 pendently. The Olive Branch & Spice Co Call Janet @ 651-270-2142

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Work w/adults with disabilities in Wash Co. Direct service/ driving. M-F, days, FT & Benefit eligible. HS grad or GED, clean driving record, must pass background study and drug screen. $11/hr Call Mick @ 651-342-4452 CARF accredited, AA/EOE

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DOG WALKING Pet Sitting/Boarding ADVENTURE DOGS Birchwood 651-214-1863

351 Antiques Grandfather Clock Antique $500 651-429-6138

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Dish TV 190 channels plus High-speed Merry Maids HIRING NOW in White Bear Internet for only $49.94/mo! Ask about Lake. Paid weekly. Paid training and uni- a 3 year price guaranforms. Ability to make tee & get Netflix included for 1 year ! Call $300 to $500 per week. Must have vehi- Today 800/297-8706 cle, car insurance and Donate your car, truck valid US dirvers or boat to Heritage for license. Apply in person at 1350 E Hwy 96, the Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deWhite Bear Lake, MN ductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of. 800-439-1735

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Part Time CUSTOMER SERVICE REP STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENTS OFFICE NEAR MAPLEWOOD MALL 651-774 8671

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DOES YOUR AUTO CLUB offer no hassle service and rewards? Call Auto Club of America (ACA) & get $200 in ACA rewards! (New members only) Roadside Assistance & monthly rewards. Call 800/279-8096 Mikasa dinnerware set 8,Mikasa glassware 8â€? 9â€? Oneida silverware Never used, best offer 651-653-0439 aft 3

Print & Online Editor/Reporter Isanti-Chisago County Star Newspaper

Set your own hours...Set your own earnings... Do you consider yourself a people person? Wouldnâ€™t it be nice to set your hours or maybe you enjoy working in the office and having a support staff? Wouldnâ€™t you love to be in control of how much you earn? Let me help you!

We are seeking an individual who loves to be out of the oďŹƒce and has the talent to discover and report on the news of the community. Strong writing and interpersonal skills a must as well as the ability to work independently. Other duties will include leading our online newspaper, design and pagination of paper, and photography. Excellent beneďŹ t package and work environment.

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Call:Joe Joe Benson Benson Call 651-653-4124 612-723-8888 mobile/text

Send resume and clips to Mike Gainor, Managing Editor: editor@pinecitymn.com

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Moving Sales

Estate Sales

Crafters Wanted: Indoor/outdoor show, Oct 8, 2016 at Running Aces Casino, Forest Lake, MN 763-232-1553 or reply to: laneaces@gmail.com

Stw 1460 O'Ryan trl N 4/16-17;8-5 furn/Room & Board, Ethan Allan, TV, JD tractor, garden patio set, art, kitchen

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404 Garage Sales CLC 510 Germain St, Somerset 4/22;12-5 4/23;8-4 Quality items ECFE Children's Garage sale 9am-12 Sat Apr 23 Forest Lake High School

Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643

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Rentals/ Residential

WBL 3391 White Bear Ave 4/15-16;9-5 Antiques & Furniture

WBL Apt pvt, util pd N/s/p 1 per Avl 5/1 $600 651-429-9652

WBL 5611 Hugo Rd 4/21-22;7-4 hunting (some vintage), auto, HH,tools,cedar canoe, outdoor items Yard Sale 4/14-16;8-5 2347 Elm Dr WBL Moving:Great Deals furniture & much more

DELLWOOD ESTATE SALE 38 Evergreen Rd (Hwy 61 to East Hwy 96 for 3 miles East) Fri April 15 & Sat April 16 10-4:30 Ethan Allen Furn: Sofa, love seat, wing back chair, full bed, Dinette set, Amish rocker, Thomasville wall unit, round oak table, 5 pc wicker set, daybed, kitchen & Vitamix blender, antique rocker & side chair, La-z-boy recliners, TV console, desks, lamps, area rugs, vintage end tables, Rokenbok Young (Engineer Building sets) Craftsman tool chests, refrig, upright freezer, patio sets, Holiday items, double garage full Much More Friday #'s 9am Judy King Sales

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Animal Hospitals

Pet Groomers/Stylists

Self Service Wash or Full Service Wash and Grooming

5900 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

(651) 426-1381

5930 Lexington Ave. N, Shoreview, MN intersection of Lexington and Hamline

CALL 651-784-7532 | www.youdirtydogmn.com

PETSTYLES

“For All Styles”

Grooming Salon All Breed Professional Pet Grooming Shop Providing EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & CARE to your pet for 25 years Certiﬁed Groomers - 75+ years experience combined

Pet Sitting / Boarding / Walking

651-464-6996

143 North Lake Street Forest Lake

www.petstylesmn.com

Day & Eve Appts.

7 days a week

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Real Estate Real Estate For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

Beautifully decorated & landscaped year round 3br log home on a nice fishing & swimming lake. 128’ of shoreline & 2 acres of land in Cushing, WI, less than an hour from the Twin Cities. Includes fireplace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, large shed/garage. This is a turnkey sale with a pontoon boat & motor, canoe, aluminum dock & all the furniture in the house. It has a full basement and nice screened in porch. It was built in 2001. Just bring your fishing pole! $254,900. Please call 612-670-6261 or 651-439-0645

MJ The Critter Sitter

Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services Owned & Operated by a Veterinary Technician with 20 years experience in animal care MJ The Critter Sitter - Insured & Bonded - Veterinarian Recommended -References available 612-807-7850 Let us give your pets the love & attention www.mjthecrittersitter.com they deserve while you’re away!

Since 1989

200 Marian Ct., Circle Pines, MN 55014

For more information or to place an ad, call 651-407-1222 or e-mail: classiﬁed@presspubs.com

PHONE: 651-407-1221 | EMAIL: callaspecialist@presspubs.com

Air Conditioning/Heating

Meet Your Specialist

Your Indoor Air Quality Specialists

651-426-2044

Steve Vermeersch, owner and mechanic of Vermeersch Automotive in Centerville, has lived in the local area since 1977. He and his wife, Carisa, have 2 children. Steve graduated from St. Paul College and is ASE Certified in multiple categories. Carisa works in White Bear Lake. Steve is a member of the White Bear Lake Lions & WBLHS Alumni Association and they are members of First Presbyterian Church.

Air Conditioning/Heating Servicing all major brands

651.226.4235 Licensed, Bonded, Insured

Free Estimate • 24/7 Emergency Service Check our Serving the St. Paul and Surrounding Area website Call or visit for current www.krinkiesheatingandair.com promotions

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When You need us, One Hour® is here to help. License # MB003303

Air Conditioning/Heating

2014 Clockwork IP, LLC

Appliance Repair

Auto Repair

Furnace & A/C Installations and Service Licensed, Bonded & Insured 651.426.4233 cphvac.net

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Reasonable Rates - all jokes and laughs are free Servicing All Major Appliance Brands Major Credit Cards Accepted

You will find Steve weekly under Auto Repair

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Full Circle

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17 years of experience serving White Bear Lake Now in Centerville - Same Great Service!

Tony Wilke,

A.S.E. Certified Master Technician Owner/Operator

Honest Work for Honest Pay

The business may be new, but not the technician. Steve has 16 years experience in the auto repair industry. Whether your vehicle needs an oil change or is in need of major engine repairs, Vermeersch Automotive is qualified to handle it all. He offers personal service, affordable rates and the understanding he will go the extra mile for you.

21438 Forest Blvd N. Forest Lake, MN 55025 Located in Tired Iron Collision Center

FullCircleAutoRepair@yahoo.com

651-329-0618

651.226.4235

Monday–Friday 9:15am–6pm 7137 20th Avenue NortI t Centerville www.facebook.com/vermauto

Blacktopping Residential & Commercial Sealcoating/Asphalt Repairs Hot Asphalt & Hot Crack Filler Eco-friendly Veteran Owned 16 years in business • Our sealcoat has no water added 0% unlike other sealers that require 50% Request an estimate online or call

651-483-4546 • www.WhiteBearAsphalt.com

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Meet Your Specialist

Chimney Service

25 28 years in Over years in business business

s Chimney Sweep s Inspections s Repair

Arcade Asphalt Inc

Residential & Commercial Asphalt Installation

651-464-1369

Other services include: Basework...Patching... Bobcat grading...

londonairechimneyservice.com No Fuss s No Mess Service Serving the local area for 37 36 years

Rock & Black Dirt Hauling Concrete Rip-out & Replace

Chiropractor

We can do it all Call Matt for a Free Estimate

651-429-7005 Isnâ€™t it time for a healthier life? Call Dr. David Wick to experience what a natural healing approach can do for you!

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www.drdavidwick.com 651.342.2083 Putting the health back into healthcareâ„˘

Driveways â€˘ Tennis Courts â€˘ Parking Lots â€˘ Streets â€˘ Patching â€˘ Environmental: Porous Pavement â€˘ Rock â€˘ Sand â€˘ Gravel â€˘ Hot Mix â€˘ Salt Sand â€˘ C/5 Gravel

Picked-up or Delivered 651-777-1313 www.taschifsky.com

Call Today For A FREE In-Home Estimate

Recycling old Cement/ Blacktop/ Gravel

651-653-6398

Cabinetry

www.thecleaningsolution.info

T he Cleaning Solution

Schneider Custom Woodworks

Artisan Design & Construction, Inc. Commercial & Residential Hi, my name is Dan Sawicki, the owner of Artisan Design & Construction, Inc. I have operated my licensed and insured construction company in the Twin Cities since 1993. As a lifetime resident of the Twin Cities area, I have built a strong reputation with area homeowners and am known for delivering high quality workmanship. My services include remodeling, additions, garages, decks, porches, gazebos, rooďŹ ng, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, cultured stone, and all types of storm/water damage restoration. I have a lot of experience with insurance companies and will make sure your claim repairs are fair and complete. I stand behind my work with a written guarantee. I am also licensed in Wisconsin and would be happy to provide any of my services on your Daniel Sawicki, owner lake home or cabin in N.W. Wisconsin. Please call me for a prompt, Artisan Design & Construction, Inc. courteous and free estimate for any of your construction needs. Visit us at www.ArtisanConstruction.Info 612-961-6161

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Walks â€˘ Patios â€˘ Steps â€˘ Garage Floors Aprons â€˘ Driveways â€˘ Fill Voids Â?Free EstimatesÂ?GuaranteedÂ? 651-775-7054 Ask for Royce lakesareamudjacking.com

Will swap work for car or truck.

Lakes Area Mudjacking

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- Since 1983 -

Chimney Service

Concrete

CHIMNEYS & BRICK FRONTS Repair â€˘ Replace â€˘ Inspection

All major credit cards accepted

Decks

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All types of remodeling

Retired tile & marble setter

Bill Lee SPECIALIZING IN YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS

651-308-1101 Quality Steps, Patios, Sidewalks & Driveways, Stained & Stamped Concrete FULLY INSURED â€˘ FREE ESTIMATES frontiermasonryinc@outlook.com

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JB Gutters,

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Landscaping

Gutters LLC

Seamless Gutters Leaf Protection Available

Northern Lights Landscape Construction, Inc.

Since 1999

We pride ourselves on quality. After all, itâ€™s not just a gutter, itâ€™s your home.

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The debt elephant “This year we have taken a step of faith to address the elephant in the room of theological education — student debt,” said Nilsen. “Our goal is to have students leave with no debt.” MI is reducing its credentialed track tuition by 15 percent for the 2016-2017 school year, from $10,000 to $8,500. And with incentives, such as early registration, students could get an even lower rate. MI plans to keep cutting the cost in the future. “Over the course of the next five years (the plan) is to reduce that even further,” said Nilsen. The goal is to get the Master of Divinity degree in its credentialed track down to a total of $18,000 significantly less than its current price tag of $30,000. That amount will be achieved by tuition cuts and incentives. “We are finding students are limited in the fulfillment of their calling by the debt they carry,” said Nilsen.

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