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A friendly greeting is standard service at King City, the iconic red-trimmed restaurant off Highway 61. After three-plus decades, Sam and Camy Ma have not tired of saying “hi” to customers. “We have no crabby customers,” assured Sam, the younger of the two brothers. “At King City, they get a royal treatment.” This month, the Ma brothers are marking 35 years in White Bear Lake. There are no plans for a fancy celebration. The owners remain low-key, offering affordable Chinese fare on a menu that hasn't changed since the day they opened. There's a slight price uptick every couple years, but that doesn't dissuade loyal customers who have been dining at the restaurant for years. Once a Shakey's Pizza, turned Pizza Hut, turned King City, the singular building has sat at 3959 Linden St. since 1968. The Ma brothers recalled how a broker showing them the property commented on the growing community and the prime location near the busy highway. They had never heard of White Bear Lake. “No one thought we would make it. Everybody gave us a year,” said Sam. “We proved them all wrong.”

Some of the hundreds of participants in the White Bear Lake Area School District’s Hugo-Oneka Bear Power Color-A-Thon make their way through a barrage of colored powder at one of a series of stations along the race route Saturday morning, May 6. Proceeds from the Hugo-Oneka PTO sponsored event support students and teachers in the classroom. Find more photos online at www.presspubs.com.

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Carrot wins mascot dance-off despite popped top BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

VADNAIS HEIGHTS — When Chomp the Carrot's greens went flying during the semifinal round of the Northeast Metro Expo's mascot dance-off, he incorporated it into his routine as a prop. The move was apparently endearing to the crowd as Chomp won the finals in the audience applause competition and took home the annual dance-off's traveling trophy. Chomp, of the HealthPartners BearPower program, was one of four returning mascots from the first annual competition in 2016. Ten mascots entered this year's competition. In the preliminary round, each mascot had 45 seconds to

show their moves to a song chosen by the DJ. Ole of White Bear Soccer Club started the dance-off with soccer kicks, a confetti cannon and bugle. Bear of White Bear Area Schools dabbed and did wet noodle moves. Mudonna of the St. Paul Saints shimmied with a light-on-her-feet rhythm. White Bear Mitsubishi's White Bear face-planted on the stage, a not surprising move considering White Bear became famous around the world when he face-planted on the ice this winter in an ad outtake video that went viral. But White Bear got back up and did a nearly 360-degree jump spin. “That's not easy for a bear that size, I tell you,” said host Gary LaRue. SEE DANCE-OFF, PAGE 9A

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Chomp the carrot incorporated his popped green top into his dance moves during the Northeast Metro Expo’s mascot dance-off.

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A ﬁlter here, a ﬁlter there helps water quality BY MAGGIE STANWOOD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Improving the water quality in Bald Eagle Lake is a work in progress. To help in that endeavor, the Town Board approved construction of two rain gardens near the lake. Stormwater will flow into the gardens, where it will be filtered before flowing into the lake. The rain gardens will help improve the quality of the lake, which has been listed as a proposed impaired body of water for 2016, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A proposed impaired body of water means Minnesota has sent the list of impaired waters to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, but the agency has not approved the list. “This is a needed improvement to continue in the efforts to take Bald Eagle Lake off of the impaired listing,” noted Supervisor Steve Ruzek during the May 1 meeting.

Construction would involve tearing down Jersey barriers, which are small, rectangular medians often seen during construction, along the route and then building the two adjacent rain garden areas. The Town Board approved a $31,700 contract with All-Weather Services for construction and maintenance of the rain gardens for the first year. After the first year, the township will take over the maintenance. The cost for the rain gardens would be shared by the Ramsey Conservation District. The town would also apply for the Clean Water Grant Program from the Rice Creek Watershed District. The grant and the cost-share would provide up to 75 percent of the funding for the project, with the rest coming from the township. In other action at the May 1 meeting, the board: • Unanimously approved improvements to Apple Tree Park, including swing and multi-use playground replacements, park bench additions, basketball court renovations and adult exercise equipment additions.

The improvements would be done by St. Croix Recreation with an approved budget of $67,384. The color scheme of the new equipment was selected by residents, Ruzek said. “There is some purple equipment in the park and several of the neighborhood kids refer to it as the ‘purple park,’ so we have to make sure we keep some purple,” added Town Planner Tom Riedesel. Funding for the improvements would come from the general parks budget. • Heard a summary regarding the removal or trimming of a large cottonwood tree. Staff had an arborist look at the tree to determine the danger of leaving it upright. The arborist recommended trimming the tree, but only up to 30 percent of the limbs in order to keep it healthy. • Held a closed meeting for about an hour after the regular meeting regarding upcoming mediation of billing disputes for the water treatment rehabilitation of Well No. 5.

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Meet Medicine Chest’s next generation BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

The late owner of the Medicine Chest often said he wanted his store to hit the 100-year mark. When Dick Sundt died unexpectedly last August, he was 16 years shy of that goal. But there is still hope for the iconic downtown business, known locally as the Polar Bear Store. Sundt’s son, Richard Johnson, is leaving behind a life in Texas to take over where Sundt left off. “We’ve decided to keep the store going as a tribute to my father,” said Johnson, who quit an information technology career with AutoNation to relocate to White Bear Lake with his wife Beth. The high school sweethearts, who met at Rochester Mayo, lived in Texas 14 years. They were in a new home in Mansfield, Texas, only a year when they got the news Sundt had died. “We love that house and our two daughters are staying in Texas, so it hurts a bit,” Johnson said. “No one had time to plan. But we made the commitment to do this.” Unlike his pharmacist father, Johnson (who took his mother’s name after his parents divorced) is the fi rst to admit he has no experience in the drug business. So he hired local pharmacist Mike Campfield, who worked 18 years at Reed’s Drug Store in the White Bear Shopping Center, and two part-time pharmacists to fi ll in. All have long ties with the community; one gal used to work for his dad.

“People come in and say to Mike, ‘Oh, I remember you from Reed’s.’ I really like that hometown feel,” Johnson said. He adds there is a lot more to the store than the pharmacy and is especially excited about the bear store. “There’s a big learning curve to handle those big concrete bears,” Johnson pointed out. As for change, he has no immediate plans. “My main goal is to keep things going.” The store’s former pharmacist, Jim Polucha, had hoped to buy the business from Sundt, but never fi nalized a purchase agreement. “They couldn’t put a deal together and I know my dad was disappointed about it,” Johnson said. “After (dad) died, Jim approached us with an offer and we couldn’t make it work.” Polucha has since relocated to another White Bear pharmacy. The Medicine Chest was started 85 years ago in the downtown area. Sundt owned it for 39 years, purchasing it in 1977 when he was 34 years old. Johnson is grateful for the employees who help run Medicine Chest “like a well-oiled machine.” “I credit my father,” Johnson said, “for keeping great staff.” And then there’s the white statues exclusive to the store, bear molds his astute father purchased from Twin Cities Nursery in 2014 before it closed. “I drive around town and see the polar bears in people’s yards. It makes me smile,” Johnson said. The son hopes to make the father’s dream come true in 15 years. Sundt would have been 89 years old when the Medicine Chest turns 100.

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Culture clashes

ately I’ve been witnessing an uptick in confrontations and heated exchanges of words that have nothing to do with politics or race relations — but do appear to indicate an impending clash of cultures. One of the more dramatic and potentially dangerous confrontations I’ve seen over the past year was out in Grant last fall near McKusick Road. Prior to the start of the Heritage Days Tractor Parade, organizers and spectators (who had the right of way) were crossing a portion of the Gateway Trail along the parade route. Lone bikers and some small groups of cyclists were carefully crossing the road without incident when suddenly a group of Angle of fast moving cyclists rolled through the intersection without stopping View or even slowing down. One of the Paul Dols cyclists cursed as they avoided a small child who had almost crossed in front of them. Thankfully no one was hit or crashed, but the incident piqued my interest about the official trail rules. I immediately checked the signs at the scene and discovered that the bicyclists did not have the right of way and should have stopped at the intersection. I have a personal theory about some of the stop signs I’ve seen on bike trails. While the shape and color is the same, they are much smaller than the conventional stop signs we are used to seeing. I believe the almost toy-like size differential makes them seem more like a suggestion than an official order. Another aspect this specific incident called to my attention is the wide variety of local residents and visitors who take advantage of the trails. On any random evening or weekend on the Gateway Trail, you will see a range of subcultures represented that includes families on bicycles with young children, pedestrians, casual bikers in shorts, more serious bikers in spandex uniforms, inline roller skating enthusiasts and even horseback riders. I met up with a couple of friends last week in Stillwater after they had biked up from North St. Paul on the Gateway and Brown’s Creek state trails. They shared some opinions about courtesy and trail safety including stronger and more experienced bikers should always yield for the weaker and less experienced and instead of a multi-use trail, bikers who are interested in challenging themselves at high speeds should probably choose an alternative route. The back of the Gateway State Trail map distributed by the Minnesota DNR includes a section on trail etiquette that lists the following points: All users must yield to horses. Stay on the trail. Keep right. All pets must be on a leash. Clean up all pet waste. Obey traffic signs and rules. Respect private property along the trail. Camping and campfires are not permitted on the trail. Enjoy the beauty of wild plants and animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy. During a conversation I had with DNR representative Jess Althoff at the RITE of Spring event in Mahtomedi last week, she acknowledged the challenges but emphasized the benefits of the popularity of the growing number of multi-use trails winding through our communities. From a practical, physical standpoint she said, “getting people riding and moving away from screens, connecting with nature” was one of the positive effects, along with “leaving something behind for future generations to enjoy.” In my opinion (and experience) it seems quite clear that local trails can be a great way for people of all ages to enjoy some outdoor activity. However, when we choose to use a public asset like a multi-use state trail, we are all obligated to know the laws and rules and — to best ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone — we also need to obey them. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com. 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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Transit drives our communities forward

hat do the elderly, millennials, low income families, CEOs, environmentalists and urban commuters all have in common? They rely on public transit. The Minnesota House and Senate recently passed bills to substantially cut transit. The house bill would cut existing Metro Transit service by a whopping 40 percent. These would be Movers and cuts devastating to our region. Shakers The Vadnais Trisha Cummins Heights Economic Development Kauffman Corporation (VHEDC), in partnership with others from the business community, recently hosted a meeting about these proposed cuts. I was there to learn more and to represent the needs of Solid Ground families, who have very limited incomes and rely greatly on public transportation. Our clients need the bus to get to work, to childcare, to the mall, to the doctor. When you don’t have a car, the bus and light rail is your lifeline. Our clients need greater access to public transportation, not less. Although Solid Ground clients use transit for all kinds of transportation needs, transit is mostly

workers to our region. We all have skin in the game The Minnesota House and when it comes to creating a strong, vibrant metropolitan area and the Senate recently passed role that transit plays. If you don’t bills to substantially cut currently use transit, you may be “why should I care?” I transit. The house bill would thinking bet you’ll care about sharing the with another 50,000 vehicles cut existing Metro Transit road each morning and evening, beservice by a whopping 40 cause that’s how many more cars are projected to be on the road percent. These cuts would be with you if these proposed cuts are approved. And it will only get devastating to our region. worse with each passing year. When I was asked a few months ago by the White Bear Press to for commuters; 80 percent of tran- write an article in May, I had sit trips are made by riders going suggested the topic “community engagement.” Writing about to work or school. Forty-percent (40 percent) of downtown St. Paul transit cuts was deﬁnitely not on my mind back then, but I can’t and Minneapolis workers use think of a better way to encourage transit. My husband is one of community engagement than by these commuters; he could drive urging my neighbors to stand up in to Minneapolis each day, but for something that impacts us all chooses not to. It’s a win-win for so signiﬁcantly. Cutting transit our wallet and for the environment (and for his health, since he nearly in half just doesn’t make economic sense, environmental avoids all the rush-hour crazisense, or sense for us as a comness). It’s the right choice for our munity. A strong transit system family and for many others. is essential both now and for our A good transit system is good future. Let’s not go backwards. for business. The Minneapolis Go to www.StopTransitCuts. and St. Paul Chambers of Commerce oppose the proposed cuts to com to send an email to your legislator today! transit. The CEOs of several major local corporations have spoTrisha Cummins Kauffman ken out against these cuts. They is executive director of Solid understand that better transit Ground. She can be reached at improves travel time and reliabiltckauffman@solidgroundmn.org ity, reduces business costs, and or 651-846-9019. will attract the next generation of

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Encouraging good mental health in the workplace

ay is Mental Health Month. This year NAMI Minnesota wants to encourage employers to take steps to promote good mental health in the workplace. Many people feel overly stressed due to workloads, family responsibilities, and stretched ﬁ nances. Poor mental health can lead to reduced productivity and job satisfaction and can lead to more serious mental health concerns. There are ﬁve easy steps that employers can take to improve the mental health of its employees. 1) Raise awareness of the continuum of mental health in the workplace, including mental illnesses. Bring in speakers, include information in employee newsletters and

post materials on bulletin boards. 2) Provide resources to help employees address life problems such as Employee Assistance Programs, mental health and substance use disorMovers and der health plan beneﬁts, and ﬂex time to Shakers take care of children or elderly relatives. Sue 3) Promote healthy Abderholden lifestyles such as nutrition, exercise, stress management and smoking cessation. Encourage walks around the building or block and reduce access to sugary treats

There are cantake taketotoimprove improve the There arefive fiveeasy easysteps stepsthat that employers employers can the mentalhealth healthofofitsemployees. mental employees. and increase access to healthy food. 4) Set limits on responding to emails. If it is not integral to the job do not expect people to reply to emails after 6 p.m. or on weekends. Let people be fully present with their family and friends and take real breaks from work. 5) Encourage people to talk to their managers or supervisors if they are really struggling with their mental health. There are many low cost accommodations that can be made to help people do their best. If you want to learn more or have a

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speaker come to your place of employment, contact NAMI Minnesota. We have many resources and materials that help promote good mental health in the workplace. Sue Abderholden is the executive director of NAM Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness, a non-proﬁt organization that works to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.

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Reinvest in higher education With only a few weeks left in the legislative session, Century College fi nds itself in a precarious position. Both the short-term health of our college and the long-term health and viability of our state college and university system are at stake. A decade of declining investment in the state’s colleges and universities has led to deep cuts across the system. We need the Legislature to work with the governor to increase funding for state colleges and universities. At a time of budget surplus, these cuts are historic and harmful. Failure to restore funding to a responsible level in the short term will result in a reduction in course offerings, closure of high-demand programs and elimination of support services designed to enhance opportunities for students to succeed. In the long term, this disinvestment will threaten Minnesota's ability to meet future workforce needs. It is estimated by as early as next year, 70 percent of all jobs will require some post-secondary education. So whether it is business professionals and entrepreneurs or nurses and mechanics, our state colleges and universities play an essential role in ensuring Minnesota maintains its wellearned asset of a highly educated citizenry. It’s a role we take great pride in and a responsibility we take seriously. Thirteen years ago, the Legislature funded two-thirds of the cost of instruction at a public university or college. Students were responsible for the remaining one-third. This established an accessible stepping-stone into the middle class for all Minnesotans. But as funding for public higher education was consistently cut from 2002-2013, that fi rst step grew out of reach for many families. Beginning in 2013, the Legislature began to reinvest in higher education and through taxpayer support, progress has been made. However, there is still much to be done to get back to the pre-2002 funding model. We need the budget to reflect the priority that we as a state have always placed on higher education. We need legislators to work with the governor to invest in our campus and reduce the burden on students and families, which has led to an unsustainable rise in student debt. Rick Nelson Century College Faculty White Bear Lake

Pay attention to City Council In regards to Mayor Fletcher's comments in The Vadnais Press of week April 24, the mayor mentioned how Walt Disney purchased land for Disney World from different Realtors so no one would know what he was doing. Fletcher indicated he would do that next time so everything would be in place before the residents of Vadnais Heights could say anything about it, whatever "it" may be. Not a good idea. Mr. Disney was a genius and entrepreneur who used his own money. No donations. No leases. A recent stat in the paper said about 80 percent of people living in Vadnais Heights like the small-town living. I agree. We just want what every mayor should do ... Keep crime rates down, roads maintained and taxes low. And no end runs. No matter where you live, pay attention to what your City Council is doing. Catherine Schultz Vadnais Heights

Appeal to reconsider student’s expulsion

Stamp out hunger

The decision of the Mahtomedi Administration and the School Board to expel Brendan Lundell seems excessively harsh and causes me deep concern. Such an expulsion fails to help the student, the school or the community. Based on the facts of the case made public, Brendan is a kind, caring student who made an error in judgement. These facts objectively show that Brendan poses no danger or harm to anyone. To the contrary, he has received an award because of the compassion he possesses as demonstrated through his mentoring of students with special needs, resulting in a more inclusive school climate. The decision to expel Brendan seems capriciously punitive and unjust to me. This excessively harsh and lengthy punishment fails to help anyone, especially Brendan. Instead of focusing on punishment, I would encourage the school district to look for a more thoughtful and caring means to teach and embrace all students so that they can learn from their mistakes and succeed. Expulsion does not do that. I appeal to the Mahtomedi Administration and the School Board to reconsider and reverse this extreme punishment so that Brendan can complete this school year and his entire senior year at Mahtomedi High School. Teresa Rogers Grant

Lake trail connection making progress

The 25th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is Saturday, May 13. The collaboration between Second Harvest Heartland, postal workers, Cub Foods, Land O'Lakes and other groups is one of the largest single-day food drives in the country. Metro residents will receive blue plastic or brown paper grocery bags in the mail. Fill the bag with nonperishable food items and leave it by the mailbox for a letter carrier to pick up on May 13. Bags can also be picked up at a participating Cub Foods location, including the White Bear Township location at 1059 Meadowlands Drive. Donations can also be made online until May 18 to Second Harvest Heartland. Land O'Lakes will match gifts up to a total of $25,000 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the food drive. Make a donation at 2harvest.org/stampout. Second Harvest can turn $1 into three meals. The goal this year is to collect 1.2 million pounds of food.

Learn about veterans’ benefits Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is hosting a VA representative to talk about benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses May 17 in Hugo. Assistant County Veterans Service Officer Steve Despiegelaere, with Washington County, will lead the free information session for veterans and their families from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Keystone Place is located at 14602 Finale Ave. N. Please RSVP to 651-888-6557. Seating is limited.

Support group for young adults

Progress continues on efforts by the Lake Links Association to complete a safe route around White Bear Lake for bikes, walkers and wheelchair users, consistent with the 2001 Lake Links Study. On June 3, National Trails Day, some Lake Links advocates and community members will ride bicycles around White Bear Lake, starting at 2 p.m. at the pavilion in West Park, White Bear Lake, in order to celebrate progress; raise awareness; and assess risks and possibilities for improvement along the route. On Tuesday, I rode my bicycle clockwise around the lake, avoiding cross-traffic. Using low-traffic alternatives where possible, I completed a leisurely and beautiful trip in just over an hour. Fifty-two cars passed me and every single one honored my statutory right to a 3-foot minimum clearance, many providing much more. I came to a full stop at every stop sign. Although our community compliance with crosswalks remains low, cars did stop for me at the few street crossings that were required. I am proud of these good neighbors and confident that increasing the number of visible bikers and pedestrians will result in additional improvements in the relationships between drivers and nondrivers. Lake Links Association’s next meeting will be held at the Mahtomedi District Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., May 15 at 7 p.m. Please join us for that meeting and for the June 3 ride. More information is available at www.lakelinks.net. We are also pleased to report that Pine Springs has now joined Dellwood, Birchwood, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Willernie and Hugo in supporting the Lake Links effort. Welcome, Pine Springs. Steven Wolgamot Mahtomedi Editor's note: Steve Wolgamot is the Washington County Chairman of Lake Links Association.

Young Adult NAMI Connection is a free support group for teens aged 16-20. A group meets in White Bear Lake from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the dental office of Dr. Crandall & Associates, 2300 East Highway 96. The group is facilitated by young adults living with a mental illness and doing well in recovery. For more information, contact Nancy Howe at NAMI Minnesota, 651-645-2948 x106.

Musician announces White Bear Lake tour Jake Nelson announced his June "Grew Up Home Tour" consisting of six all-ages shows in or around the White Bear Lake area. A few stops on the tour include Macaluso's Roadhouse, Rudy's Rooftop, Running Aces Casino, Shoreview Green Mill, Tally's Dockside and his debut appearance at Marketfest. Also joining him on the tour are openers Karina Kern, Anna Miller and Shelby Taylor Ryan, which will give each event a unique mix of local variety. For dates and more information, visit www.jakenelsonmusic.com.

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

VADNAIS HEIGHTS • A 23-year-old St. Paul woman was arrested the afternoon of April 26 at Wal-Mart for shoplifting merchandise valued at $56. The “extremely rude, uncooperative” suspect, according to a loss prevention employee, was trespassed from the store for one year. She was cited and released. • Observed on store video for not paying for $37 worth of health, beauty and electronic items at the self-checkout got a “cooperative” 17-yearold White Bear Lake girl arrested at Target in the 900 block of County Road E the afternoon of April 26. The teen was released to her mother and the case was submitted to the county attorney’s juvenile unit for petitioning into juvenile court. • An unlocked single-family home in the 3200 block of Belmar Drive was burgled April 27. When the homeowner returned in the afternoon, he found his Playstation machine, games, a Browning .22 cal. pistol and a Sony digital camera missing. The camera was worth $2,000, the victim said. • A 76-year-old father-in-law who lives in the basement of his relatives’ home on Stockdale Road said he was awakened the morning of April 27 in time to see his son’s wife take $100 out of his wallet. He reported the activity and the 32-year-old woman was cited for theft. • A 19-year-old St. Paul fi sherman, wetting a line in front of three signs that each said “no fi shing” the afternoon of April 27, was cited for misdemeanor trespassing on the shores of Lake Vadnais in the 100 block of County Road F. • It was all in a night’s work for a vandal who keyed a 2003 Chevy Tahoe, smashed its wind-

shield and broke a driver’s side window April 29 in the 1100 block of County Road D. Deputies are interested in talking to the Tahoe owner’s daughter’s 23-year-old ex-boyfriend who, witnesses say, recently threatened to damage the vehicle. • A wife called 911 in the early morning hours of April 30 from a townhouse in the 900 block of Vadnais Drive about her husband who she said may have been having a heart attack. EMTs and a deputy performed emergency treatment but the 63-year-old victim was pronounced dead at 7:40 a.m. The man had suffered a number of heart-related problems over the past few years, his wife said. • An employee at a bar in the 1100 block of County Road E called 911 shortly after noon on April 30, concerning “[about] 15 rowdy, drunken males in the bar following a union meeting.” Deputies arrived and the group “agreed to disperse.” • A felony theft was reported the morning of April 30 in the 3200 block of Labore Road. An outboard motor and two sets of truck tires, leaning against the outside wall of the garage, went missing overnight. The total loss was estimated at $8,400. • A man reported his 1995 Toyota Corolla stolen about 9 a.m. May 1 from the Wal-Mart parking lot on County Road E. The vehicle was unlocked, but the victim said he had the keys in his pocket. No recovery. • A 7-year-old lad playing on the steps of a neighbor’s house on Martin Way the afternoon of May 2 was bitten on the buttocks by the neighbor’s dog. The dog, a female Lab-retriever mix from Georgia, was up to date on shots and sentenced to home quarantine for the required period. • Deputies were called to the 500 block of Bear Avenue the night of May 2 when conversations

between two males, ages 49 and 53, “escalated to vulgarities” regarding issues over their teen sons. Pushing and shoving occurred in the street and the younger man was poked in the eye. An investigation continues.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A car window was smashed overnight April 27 in the 5300 block of Northwest Avenue and a laptop computer was taken. • A 3,000-watt Honda generator was stolen from a locked trailer at a construction site in the 4400 block of Otter Lake Road over the weekend of April 27. The lock on the trailer was cut. • A vehicle was stopped for probable cause the evening of May 1 at Hwy. 96 and Centerville Road. The 67-year-old female driver who was cited for speeding, erratic driving and driving on the wrong side of the road was jailed for third-degree DWI for exceeding the 0.16 BAC level. • A Carry-On brand open trailer was reported missing the afternoon of May 1 in the 5800 block of Hobe Lane. The padlock was cut on the trailer, which is valued at $1,000. • Deputies investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle at 2 a.m. May 2 in the 4000 block of Portland Avenue found two men, both sober, inside — neither in the driver’s seat. The license plates did not match the vehicle they were in and the men, a 20-year-old from St. Paul and a 27-year-old out of Hugo, could not explain what they were doing there or where the driver had gone. The 2011 Ford Explorer was damaged and could be a vehicle recently involved in a crash on a school playground in River Falls, Wisconsin. The investigation continues.

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 Birchwood Village woman, 51, was cited May 1 on Hall Avenue and Cedar Street for stop sign violation.

GRANT • An East Bethel man, 29, was cited April 27 on 75th Street N. and Kimbro Avenue N. for driving after revocation.

MAHTOMEDI • Management of Evergreen Memorial in the 3400 block of Century Avenue N. reported a building on the property broken into and spray painted April 24.

• A White Bear Lake man, 49, was cited at 4:50 a.m. April 25 on I-694 and Century Avenue N. for speeding 76 mph in a 60 mph zone. • Management at Jethro's Char House & Pub in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. on April 26 reported receiving a counterfeit $20 bill, after their bank rejected it. The fraudulent note is currently in custody. • Gas drive off totaling $16.19 was reported April 26 at the Freedom Valu gas station in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road. The license number taken by employees did not match the corresponding vehicle on record. • An Anoka man, 18, was cited at 1:34 a.m. April 27 on East County Line and Shamrock Drive for failure to provide proof of insurance. • A Minneapolis man, 36, was cited April 27 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road for driving after revocation.

• A St. Paul man, 22, was cited at 1:54 a.m. April 29 on Griffi n Court and Hickory Street for expired tabs.

PINE SPRINGS • A Hudson, Wis. man, 53, was cited at 5:32 a.m. April 25 on Highway 36 and I-694 for speeding 79 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A resident in the 7000 block of Pinehurst Court reported the tires on her motor vehicle slashed April 28. • A New Hope man, 24, was cited at 12:25 a.m. April 29 on Highway 36 N. and I-694 N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone.

WILLERNIE • A White Bear Township resident on April 24 reported another male knocking a cellphone out of his hand in the 400 block of Robert

Court while he was recording how that individual was behaving. When Washington County Sheriff's deputies spoke to the subject they were told that the complainant had pushed him. No citations were issued, and the combatants were advised to just go back to what they were doing before the skirmish. • A Willernie woman, 45, was pulled over April 24 on Chatham Road and Kimberly Road and cited for semaphore violation.

WHITE BEAR LAKE • A White Bear Lake man, 33, was arrested at 2:02 a.m. May 2 in the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue on misdemeanor warrants for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • Theft from a vehicle was reported near Hoffman Road April 28. • Theft from a vehicle was reported near Willow Avenue April 28. • Theft was reported near Wood Avenue April 28. • Theft from a vehicle was reported near Riviera Drive N. April 29. Some of the items were later recovered nearby. • A Newport woman, 43, was arrested for a felony drugs warrant after an officer invested a suspicious RV and another vehicle near Buerkle Road April 29. • Theft of $1,500 cash was reported near First Avenue April 29. • Two sets of golf clubs were reported stolen from a garage near Willow Avenue April 29. The cost of the clubs was about $2,200. • Theft of $165 worth of keys were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle near Riviera Drive April 29.

• A Little Canada man, 38, was arrested for second-degree DWI near Lake Avenue S. April 29. His blood alcohol level was 0.17. • A man, 21, was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal near White Bear Avenue April 30. • Theft of mail was reported near Carolyn Lane April 30. • Theft of a basketball hoop worth $300 from a driveway was reported near Belland Avenue April 30. • Theft of a bicycle worth $2,500 was reported near Hoffman Road April 30. • A suspicious male on a back porch was reported near Florence Street April 30. The home owner ran him off the property and it was later discovered the suspicious male had attempted to gain entry through a back window. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 37, was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and possessed controlled substances near Highway 96 May 1. • A '96 Toyota Corolla was reported stolen near Hillside Road May 1. • A vehicle was reported rummaged through near Glen Oaks Avenue May 1.

• Theft was reported near County Road E May 1. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 67, was arrested for DWI near Highway 96 and Centerville Road May 1. • A stolen license plate was found affi xed to a stolen pickup near Birch Street May 2. • Credit card fraud amounting to $1,400 was reported near Sixth Street May 2. • Theft of a bicycle worth $100 from Central Middle School was reported May 2. • Unauthorized transactions on a debit card amounting to $700 was reported near Century Avenue May 4. The victim stated the card was lost somewhere between Century Avenue and various locations in St. Paul when the victim went “bar hopping” several days prior. • A suspicious vehicle reported parked near Hilltop Street May 4 was determined to be a stolen vehicle from St. Paul. • A gas drive off was reported near County Road F May 4. • A stolen vehicle was reported near Glen Oaks Avenue May 4.

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Vadnais Heights city councilman asserts innocence

All safely evacuated from apartment fire

a landline telephone when she tried to call 911 and pulled her jacket in such a way she felt choked. Law enforcement observed a bruise on her arm from where the jacket may have rubbed and found Nyblom apparently drunk, with bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and the smell of alcohol, according to court documents. The alleged victim said he had been drinking alcohol since the morning of April 29 and had also been drinking the evening of April 28. “Mr. Nyblom is 100 percent innocent of these charges,” stated his lawyer Beau McGraw in an email. “He never physically assaulted the complaining witness and never made the threatening statements that have been attributed to him.” McGraw noted the case is so weak it could be dismissed prior to a trial. McGraw stated he did not have a written response yet submitted to the courts as of press time since he had just been retained the night before.

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A fire started in an air conditioner at Birch Park Apartments May 5. A second-story resident reported the fire to the fire department about 8:30 p.m. and then pulled the fire alarm, reported White Bear Lake Police Chief Julie Swanson. All the residents of the about 30-unit building at 1880 Birch St. were evacuated. Several residents were affected by the smoke but no one was injured. Several public safety departments responded to the fire, including Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Hugo and Lino Lakes, Swanson added. It took about 45 minutes to contain the fire and responders were on site about four hours. The Red Cross worked with all the residents to find them temporary housing since smoke and water had affected the whole building, Swanson said. Some residents are expected to be able to move back in later this week.

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Several apartment units were affected by a ﬁre that started on the second story of the three-level apartment building May 5.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A City Councilman who was arrested and charged with domestic assault has retained a lawyer and is declaring his innocence. Terry Nyblom was arrested April 30 and charged in Ramsey County District Court for allegedly interfering with a 911 call, domestic assault, fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. “I did not restrict her 911 call, I did not assault her, I did not threaten to hurt her nor did I ever make reference that the sheriff won't do anything to me because I'm a City Council member,” Nyblom stated in an email. “I truly wanted and tried to help this girl with multiple housing and financial issues she has. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at recognizing when I'm being used.” The alleged victim called 911 alleging she was being verbally and physically abused, according to court documents. She alleges Nyblom made threatening statements to her, threw

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Asked why they called it King City, Sam explained that in their culture the king selected the city to build his palace. There was no capital. “At the time, we thought the customer would pick to come here so they are the king and queen. They come to this place to eat. It is their city and they are royalty.” Both men worked in the restaurant business for someone else after immigrating to Minnesota from Hong Kong. They learned to cook from their mother and grandmother. “Cooking is what we know,” said Camy, who spends most of his time in the kitchen. He calls himself the “silent partner” while Sam does the talking. Their day starts at 7 a.m. when they prep the food, and it ends at 8:30 p.m. five days a week. Everything is made fresh, from scratch. Specialties include lo mein and the always-popular chicken wings — they sell about 1,200 pounds a month. It's not a complicated menu. Ten years ago the Mas decided to cut back their hours by closing on weekends. It was a bold move for the owners, but it's worked. They also don't take credit cards. “We try to do it a different way,”

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Camy and Sam Ma are celebrating 35 years in White Bear Lake.

admitted Sam. “But it is fun. The customers are happy. We are like family. When we retire, I want our customers to have good memories all the way to the end.” The most rewarding part about

running a family restaurant these past decades? “Providing jobs for teenagers,” replied Sam. “We see them grow up, move on and some achieve great careers. They bring their kids back to visit. You feel good

that young employees remember you.” Despite long hours during the work week, the two fi nd time for hobbies on weekends. Sam, 57, enjoys reading and music. Saturday and Sunday mornings there's nothing he likes better than a cup of coffee, a newspaper and old-time country music at his White Bear Township home. Camy, 61, lives in Oakdale. He enjoys photography and dabbling in computers. Both are married. They have no regrets, said Sam. “We have a good time in White Bear Lake. For 35 years, we've done the same thing every day. We do 110 percent every day. Life is the same. Business is the same. It doesn't make you rich, it just makes you comfortable. But I don't count happiness in pennies.” What has changed in 35 years? “Customers request gluten-free more often. And our age,” replied Camy. “Otherwise, it seems like yesterday that we opened.” It should be no surprise that retirement is more on their minds these days and it will happen when the time is right. But for now, the Mas just want to say “thank you” to their customers for coming to King City.

OBITUARY NOTICES

Jerry M. Chamberlain (“Jerome”) Jerry M. Chamberlain (“Jerome”), long time resident of White Bear Lake, passed away on April 26, 2017 with his beloved wife of 55 years at his side. He was 77 years old. Jerry was born in Minneapolis and moved to White Bear Lake at the age of 4. Some of his favorite memories from childhood include playing kick-the-can and other street games with the many kids in the neighborhood. He graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1957. Jerry’s father, Louis Chamberlain, owned an appliance store on Third Street in White Bear and Chamberlain’s clothing store on Washington Square. Jerry was expected to model the latest fashions from his dad’s store and wear them to school, including his least favorite outfit of a pink shirt with white pants and white bucks shoes. The 1950s was the rock-and-roll, bebop and rockabilly era, and Jerry fell in love with the music of his time. He began collecting vinyl records as a teenager, and his dad let him set up shop and buy, sell and trade records out of the back of the appliance store. He collected records long into his 60s, and at one time had tens of thousands of 45s, 78s and LPs – music from an amazing range of artists from back in the day including Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, The Drifters, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. Jerry joined the National Guard and was dating Dorothy “Dottie” Lea Johnson of Clear Lake, Iowa. Dottie showed up one day at the Guard base with one of her girlfriends — both wearing “shorts” — to the amazement of Jerry and all the guys in the Guard at

the base who saw them. Jerry married Dottie in May 1962 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. They had two sons and a daughter. After brief tenures as a courier at the courthouse in St. Paul and line worker at the Reynold’s Aluminum Plant in White Bear, Jerry was thrilled to land a job at 3M tape making plant in St. Paul. During a strike, he left 3M for a brief time during the Vietnam conflict to work 12-hour shifts at the arsenal. He was proud to say that he never missed a day in that year and a half. Jerry eventually retired from 3M after 33 years. Jerry was a hopeful but unlucky fisherman, and the same could be said about his golf game. He loved the time spent on Lake Mille Lacs with son Scott, where few fish were caught by Jerry but fun was had by all. In his early 60s, Jerry traveled with Dottie and other family to Europe for the first of many times, trips he remembered up until the very end. A huge history buff and proud American, Jerry often spoke of the awe he felt visiting the Normandy American Cemetery in northern France and how much he wished he could go back one day. Jerry was always smiling, and he always had a corny joke for anyone who would hear it. Those who knew Jerry remembered him as “the nicest guy,” one who never had a bad word to say about anyone. He is preceded in death by his mother Jean, sister Jane Stucynski, father Louis, brother-in-law Russell Schmidt and many beloved pets. He leaves behind wife Dottie, sons Erick and Scott (Connie), daughter Amy-Jo Versolato (Jean-Marc), granddaughters Jamie and Angela, sister Connie Schmidt and many friends and relatives. A public visitation with the family and prayer service will be held on Sunday, May 14 at the chapel at the Cerenity Marian Center at 200 Earl St. in St. Paul from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., with the prayer service taking place at 6:30 p.m. A private family interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to your local Animal Humane Society.

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David Patsy, age 70, journeyed to The Next Place on April 22 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 46 years, Linda (Nelson); children Scott & Kari Patsy, Sara & Ty Cobb and their gifts of his grandchildren, Moraya, Nathan, Evie Sue & Ronen. He will also be missed by his brothers Mickey & Bob, their children, especially Michael P. & Lisa, Linda’s family, countless friends and his canine pal, Charlie. Join us as we celebrate Dave at the Gasthaus Restaurant in Stillwater on May 13, 2-6 p.m. with sharing time at 3:30. “Dave never met a stranger.”

DEATH NOTICE

Lola Jean Frieler (nee Hastings) Lola Jean Frieler (nee Hastings), 84, of White Bear Lake, died May 1. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St.. Visitation one hour before service at church.

Rita L. Downing Rita L. Downing was born February 9, 1927 to Walter F. Shaughnessy, Sr. and Lillian Shaughnessy in Chicago and died April 24, 2017. She had a half-sister Alice Regal and a half-brother Walter F. Shaughnessy, Jr. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1945 and began working at John Deere Plow Company in Moline, Illinois. In 1946, she met the love of her life, William R. (“Bill”) Downing; they were engaged one month after they met, then married two months later in Chicago on October 19, 1946. They had a wonderful marriage which lasted 66 years until Bill’s death in 2013. Rita worked at the Rock Island YMCA, Blitz Home Improvement and the Rock Island Arsenal before she and Bill retired and moved to Florida in 1990. They very much enjoyed their golden years at Pine Island Cove on Pine Island, Florida. They had two sons, Michael W. Downing (Pamela L.) of White Bear Lake and Dennis J. Downing (Dianna) of Monterey, Mass., four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Upon Bill’s death, she moved to The Shores of Lake Phalen in Maplewood, to be close to son Michael. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Rita’s family thanks The Shores of Lake Phalen and Intrepid Hospice for the excellent care she received and the family asks that you consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or your local Hospice Care Association. Services will be in Rock Island, Illinois.

John T. Stucky Age 78 Of White Bear Lake Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Frances. Survived by wife, Gail of 54 years; daughter, Jennifer (Andy) Moore; son, Craig (Heather Zinn); grandchildren, Asher Moore and Amelia Stucky; sister, Creta (Robert) McGuire; brother in law, Warren (Darcy) Halpin; and many other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St., White Bear Lake, with visitation one hour before service at Church. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to White Bear Lake United Methodist Church or charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home.

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DANCE-OFF: Busting out the worm FROM PAGE 1A

The DJ chose “Who let the dogs out?” for Sparky the Dog of the White Bear Lake Fire Department and he busted out sprinkler and shopping cart moves. Panda of the Teddy Bear Band dabbed. Barry the Sheep of the Irish Fair of Minnesota jumped off stage to interact with the crowd and shimmied. Willy the Walleye of Explore White Bear Lake twisted and moonwalked to “Twist and shout.” He also did the worm and LaRue remarked Willy was mocking worms because they are used to catch fi sh. In the preliminary round, Chomp moonwalked and did high kicks. Drippy of the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization strutted. “You don't see water droplets strutting their stuff like that every day,” LaRue remarked. Five mascots — Drippy, Chomp, Barry, Sparky, and White Bear — were chosen by LaRue for the semifi nal round based on audience applause. Mudonna was a clear sixth place and LaRue apologized to her as she primly put her hand on her hip and walked off the stage. White Bear busted out the worm in his second chance in the spot-

light, his large nose bumping along the floor. He then flipped onto his back. Sparky busted out the sprinkler again and Barry clogged with his large hooves. Chomp continued his jazz hands and high kicks despite his popped top. Drippy did a nearly 360-degree twist and heel kicks. Chomp and Drippy were chosen for the fi nal round. Drippy lost a shoe in the midst of his efforts to win the competition. Chomp's clean moves ultimately won him the trophy. Chomp appeared to be the underdog at the beginning of the show because he was off stage having an apparent wardrobe malfunction when the dance-off was beginning. The carrot took another dip off stage between the semifi nal and fi nal round to put back on his top, which stayed in place for the fi nals. The glowing carrot took a curtsy when he was named the winner. The traveling trophy will be held by HealthPartners until next year's dance-off. Chomp travels the northeast metro inspiring youth to eat healthily and exercise. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. MOVIES IN THE PARK ARE BACK AT POLAR LAKES PARK!! – Bring the family, lawn chairs, blankets & bug spray to this fun event at Polar Lakes Park on Saturday, May 13th to see Disney’s Finding Nemo. The park opens at 7:30, show time is 8:30 p.m. A food truck will be on hand so you can enjoy goodies during the movie & donations are also being accepted for the White Bear Food Shelf. REMEMBER TO CLOSE YOUR GARAGE DOORS – With warm weather on its way we start spending more time outdoors, & it is important to remember that valuable items are stored in our garages, & when garage doors are left open or service doors unlocked, even when we are just in our backyard, the opportunity is there for someone to steal your property. PERMIT REMINDER - If you are thinking of installing or repairing a fence or a driveway, a permit is required. Contact the Township Of ces for more details. SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS REMINDER – Sprinkling restrictions are in place year around for White Bear Township residents. Residents living at even

numbered house addresses may water on even calendar days only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. & odd numbered house addresses may water on odd calendar days during the same hours. Exemptions for new seed or sod may be obtained from the Township Of ces. BLOCK PARTIES / GRADUATION PARTIES ARE NEARING – If you are planning a block party or graduation party or any get-together in which you would like the street blocked off for the event, please remember Town Board approval is needed. Please call 651.747.2750 at least three weeks prior to your event. MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT A GREEN EVENT – White Bear Township loans recycling containers for your special events. The containers are portable, collapsible & come with custom signage & bags. Call 651.747.2750 to learn more & make a reservation. • Your toilet is not a wastebasket – don’t use it to ush away items that go into the trash • Choosing a low water use plant when replacing or adding owers or shrubs can save 550 gallons each year

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State troopers enjoy an open road office BY THE NUMBERS: STATE TROOPERS

BY SARA MARIE MOORE AND SHANNON GRANHOLM VADNAIS HEIGHTS AND QUAD PRESS EDITORS

State Troopers come from a variety of career backgrounds — one thing they have in common is the open road office parked at their home. State Trooper Chris Lohmer, of Stillwater, is still in the Army Reserves but is glad he can use his public safety experience in a career closer to home after being deployed to Iraq twice – he has a wife and three children. Lohmer patrols Washington County, including the Mahtomedi and Stillwater area. In 2012, he started out covering Ramsey County, including the White Bear Lake area. Lohmer was on active duty in the Army for five years and was a finance officer. Afterward, he worked as a finance analyst with Boston Scientific. But Lohmer missed working outside an office. “I couldn't see myself sitting in a cube for the next 40 years,” he remembered. A high school friend told him about his work as a state trooper and Lohmer took the State Patrol's pre-academy, LETO (law enforcement training opportunity) for those interested in the career who do not have a law enforcement degree or background. Then he went to the State Patrol Academy — training is about two months long and reminded Lohmer of a blend of the Army's basic training and officer training. State troopers are trained to be independent thinkers, he added, because they are often patrolling alone in a large area. Now his car is his office. Lohmer enjoys the freedom and autonomy of starting work straight from his driveway — State Troopers keep their squad car at their home. Lohmer is also given a lot of independence — the areas he patrols are up to him. He learns the hot spots for certain times of day quickly, he added. The schedule also allows troopers to work eight out of 14 days every two weeks instead of a typical worker's 10 of 14 days because they work 10-hour shifts. The schedule also rotates every month between night and day shifts.

Catching drunk drivers, texting drivers and at-large felons Although a trooper's main responsibility is traffic management on highways and freeways, they do a lot more than that, Lohmer explained. Troopers make a lot of felony warrant arrests when they pull over vehicles, he said. Troopers also assist other law enforcement agencies, especially in exurban and rural areas. In the city, they would assist with incidents like freeway protests. Distracted driving is also a focus for troopers, said State Trooper Sara DePaul of Blaine, who primarily covers Ramsey County and Anoka County. The issue really hit home for DePaul last summer after she took a statement from one of the parties who allegedly was texting when he reportedly caused a fatal crash on I-35W. DWIs are by far the most rewarding part of the job for

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Minnesota State Trooper Sara DePaul, of Blaine, covers Anoka County and Ramsey County. She officially hit the road as a trooper in May 2015.

DePaul. “One of the most satisfying things is getting a DWI, taking the impaired driver off of the road.” Troopers also do blood runs. If a patient is in need of a blood transfusion in St. Cloud, one trooper will pick up the blood in St. Paul, transport it to the next trooper, who brings it to the next trooper, and so on, until it gets to its ultimate destination. Depaul hit the road in May 2015. She has a bachelor's degree in law, criminology and deviance. DePaul wanted to become a trooper after her father, a local businessman, told her about his encounters with various troopers while running his business. She also went through LETO. A huge perk of the job, DePaul said, is not only having a take-home car but also being able to work anywhere in the state. “I start and end my shift every day right in my driveway,” she said. DePaul enjoys her job because of the variety of people she encounters. “I have two years on, and I already have all of these stories stacked up. You have a great mix of the people who are so happy to see you, you are helping an elderly person change a tire, or helping someone at a crash, or even just giving someone directions,” she explained. “Then you have those encounters where you get a leg up on Johnny slime-ball and you get to bring justice to them.”

Becoming a trooper The State Patrol is currently accepting applications for its LETO program through May 26. Currently, there are approximately 525 troopers throughout Minnesota. The hope is to add 45 new troopers. There are openings in the metro, but the State Patrol is also looking for individuals to serve in greater Minnesota.

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In addition to the LETO program, the State Patrol also has a traditional program (applications are being accepted from June 5-30) for applicants who have a degree in law enforcement or criminal justice. All cadets are paid 70 percent of a first-year trooper salary during training. Salaries range from $54,789 up to $72,307 (after eight years). To apply for either program, visit mntrooper.com. “It is a great job. I hope more people come out and want to join us,” DePaul said. “It is really fun and you become brothers and sisters.” The Minnesota State Patrol began in 1929. The maroon hat and pants and gold accents became part of the trooper's uniform in the 1930s when the University of Minnesota Gophers football team won several championships, Lohmer said. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

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Sign of the times WHITE BEAR LAKE — Downtown business owners are exploring options for a new sign on the corner of Fourth Street and Hwy. 61. The old-fashioned, changeable letter sign would be re-faced with a digital display. The upside to re-facing is that the current sign can only display one message a week. More businesses want to use the sign, and a dynamic display could increase the message frequency to a minimum of every five minutes. The downside is cost and something more intangible — a change to the character of the downtown district. “We've heard that comment,” said Dale Grambush, co-promotion chairman for Main Street Inc., a group of downtown businesspeople who pay a fee to reserve the reader board. Another plus to a sign change is the ability to display Amber Alerts in a timely manner, added Grambush. And banners announcing special events would no longer be hung below the sign but incorporated into the display. “It would clean up that corner,” he maintained. Nothing has been set in concrete at this time. The Main Street board is just now looking at potential types of electronic messaging. Bids have ranged from $40,000 to $90,000. “The board is being cautious before moving ahead,” noted Grambush, who owns Farmer's Insurance Agency on Banning Avenue. Money would be recouped through rental revenue. Public input on the sign change is welcome. Citizens wishing to weigh in can email promotionchair@downtownwhitebearlake.com to express an opinion. City code prohibits motion or flashing, so the sign is not expected to create a distraction to drivers. Debra Neutkens

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UPCOMING EVENTS HEART 4 ART

When: 8-9 a.m.; noon-1 p.m.; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. (social hour at 5:30) Thursday, May 11 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights Details: Most important annual fundraiser for the White Bear Center for the Arts. Choose to attend among three available times. Free to attend. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

MOTHER’S DAY POTTERY SALE

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 Where: Mielkeway Pottery, 15 Birchwood Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Local artist sells handmade pottery.

HIGHWAY 61 JUNK JAUNT

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, May 11, Friday, May 12 & Saturday, May 13 Where: Various retailers in Forest Lake and White Bear Lake Details: Shop hop at 10 vintage and antique stores along Highway 61 from White Bear to Forest Lake. Contact: facebook. com/Hwy61JunkJaunt/

VEGGIE GIVEAWAY

When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11 Where: Stillwater Medical Group Mahtomedi Clinic, 700 Wildwood Rd. Details: Free veggies and meet Chomp the carrot and PowerUp mascot. Contact: powerup 4kids.org

MAHTOMEDI BOOK CLUB

When: 10 a.m. Friday, May 12 and the 2nd Friday of each month Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, room 121, 1520

Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Read the book, ‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrik Backman and join the discussion. Contact: 651-4072018 or communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

Jennifer Grimm. Cash bar, $10 cover includes 1 drink ticket. Space limited, purchase tickets in advance. Contact: 651-407-5327 or squareup.com/store/ whitebearhistory

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DAY OF MINDFULNESS

When: 9-11 a.m. Friday, May 12; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25 Where: Bridgewood Park, 4224 1/2 Bridgewood Terrace, Vadnais Heights Details: Learn about pickleball, a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. For beginners and social players. $5/ clinic. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Sitting, walking and eating meditation, and a talk by Heather Mann, mindfulness practitioner, environmental advocate, sailor and author of ‘Ocean of Insight: A Sailor’s Voyage from Despair to Hope’. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-439-2850 NUTRITION AS YOU AGE or stillwatersanghamn. wordpress.com When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, May 12 Where: Mahtomedi ST. ANN’S District Education FLOWER SALE Center, 1520 Mahtomedi When: 1-8 p.m. Friday, Ave. May 12 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Details: Seniors can Saturday, May 13 learn about nutrition Where: St. Anne’s and eating patterns. Church, 2445 E. County Free, but registration Rd E., White Bear Lake required. Contact: sa-chapel.org Contact: 651-407-2018 or lakeareaseniors.org DRAGONFLY MONITOR

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When: noon-7 p.m. Friday, May 12 and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 13 Where: Wedgewood Park shelter, 211 Wedgewood Dr. Details: Premium hanging baskets, geraniums, and bedding plants for sale. Contact: mahtomedi gardenclub.org

COCKTAILS AT THE COTTAGE FOR A CAUSE

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When: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Public program for anyone wanting to learn more about our local dragonﬂies and damselﬂies, and a volunteer training for those who want to learn how to monitor these species at Tamarack. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack

STEM SATURDAY: WONDERFUL WATERSHEDS WITH 4-H

When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 13 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Kids ages 8-12 can learn about watersheds and how to protect them with Washington County 4-H. Contact: 651-426-2042

TWO AMONG THE RIGHTEOUS FEW

When: 7 p.m. Monday, May 15 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. County Rd. E, White Bear Lake Details: Author and Storyteller Marty Brounstein will speak about a Christian couple who saved over 2 dozen Jews during WWII. Free, sponsored by the AAUW NE Metro Branch. Contact: 651-765-4990

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IN VADNAIS HEIGHTS

When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E Details: Presentation on the topic, ‘Volunteering: Give Back, Stay Connected’, for seniors. Free; no registration needed. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

CERENITY 60 YEAR CELEBRATION

When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 Where: Jack Yost Park, 1856 Florence St., White Bear Lake Details: Free community event for all ages featuring live music by the Sirens of the 60’s and ice cream to celebrate Cerenity’s 60th year and National Nursing Home Week. Bring a lawn chair. Contact: 651-232-1867 or cerenityseniorcare. org

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING 4-HOUR REFRESHER

When: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Participants who have completed the initial 8-hour course need the 4-hour class every 3 years to maintain insurance discount. $24; registration required.

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“THE INTERNET IS DISTRACT — OH LOOK A KITTEN”

When: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Where: Level Up Academy, 2600 County Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Comedy by Ian McWethy performed by students in grades 4-7. Free admission. Contact: 651-408-5559

BEARPOWER FAMILY BREAKAWAY BIKE RIDE

When: 8:30 a.m. registration Saturday, May 20 Where: Otter Lake Elementary, 1401 County Rd. H2, White Bear Lake Details: Race begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes 3 routes: Baby Bear on school grounds; Bear Cub, a 3.5 mile route through Tamarack Nature Center and Polar Lakes Park; and the Bear Family 8.5 mile route around Bald Eagle Lake. Free, but registration and helmets required. Contact: https:// whitebear.ce.feepay.com

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR CERTIFICATION CLASS

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Dept., 4701 Highway 61 N. Details: This class covers adult, child and infant CPR and AED use as well as foreign body airway obstruction and use of a bag valve

ventilation mask. $50. Contact: cvoss@ whitebearlake.org

WHITE BEAR AND THE CIVIL WAR

When: 6 p.m. Monday, May 22 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Hear stories from local veterans and learn about the soldier’s monument on Clark Ave. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

Arts NORTHSTAR ARTISTS’ MARKET

When: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 21 Where: State Fairgrounds, Fine Arts Building Details: Annual original art show and sale by the Northstar Watermedia Society. Continuous artist demonstrations; includes exhibits by local artists. Contact: northstar watermedia.com

Theater ‘HAPPY DAYS’

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart

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Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Musical by Garry Marshall and Paul Williams based on the hit television series brings you back to 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’ fun! Tickets $25/regular; $23/senior; $20/student. Contact: 651429-5674 or www. lakeshoreplayers.com

Ongoing ADOLESCENT RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays Where: Dr. Crandall & Associates, 2300 E. Highway 96, White Bear Lake Details: NAMI Connection support group for adolescents ages 14-18 living with a mental illness. Contact: 651-387-7377 or namiteenconnection. wordpress.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE WOMEN OF TODAY

When: 7 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of every month Where: Normandy Park Education Center, 2482 County Rd. F East, White Bear Lake Details: National member organization promotes community service, personal enrichment and fellowship opportunities without religious or political afﬁ liation. Members are from White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview, Hugo and Maplewood. Contact: wblwomen oftoday.org

TEENS IN

When: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays Where: Wildwood

Library, 763 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Details: Weekly program for teens 1217 years includes art projects, tech workshops, games and more. Free; no registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

25TH ANNUAL POTTERY STUDIO TOUR & SALE

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 14 Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, self-guided tour BEAM INTERACTIVE Details: Visit seven PROJECTION FREE PLAY pottery studios with When: 10-11 a.m. guest potters from Thursdays around the country; Where: White Bear items for sale. Lake Library, 2150 2nd Contact: www. St. Details: Preschool-age minnesotapotters.com kids can enjoy over 40 games on the projection STORYTELLING NIGHT floor. IN STILLWATER Contact: 651-724-6007 When: 7:30 p.m. or rclreads.org Friday, May 12 Where: Big Pink, 1900 N. Second St., Stillwater NEIGHBORHOODS Details: Twin Cities storytellers Amy NEARBY Salloway and Howard Lieberman, renowned REEL MOVIES FOR REAL for their unusually high levels of honesty, NEEDS FILM SERIES intimacy, chutzpah and When: 10:30 a.m. heart, will present a Saturday, May 20 & 27 spirited spring evening Where: Marcus of autobiographical Oakdale Cinema, 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale stories. Suggested donation $10. Details: FamilyContact: 651-439-3362 friendly fi lms with lower volume sound and brighter lighting BIRD MIGRATION for special needs CELEBRATION individuals who may When: 8 a.m.-noon not be comfortable at Saturday, May 13 regular shows. Visit Where: Warner website for titles and Nature Center, 15375 pricing. Norell Ave. N., Marine Contact: 651-770-4994 on St. Croix or marcustheatres.com Details: Early morning bird hike, bird banding demonstration LADIES NIGHT OUT and activities for the When: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 11 family. Free. Contact: 651-433-2427 Where: Brick Alley Building, 423 S. Main St., ext.10 Stillwater CURIO DANCE PARTY Details: Downtown FOR TEENS shops offer discounts, When: 7-8:30 p.m. drink specials, food Saturday, May 13 samples, fashion tips Where: Curio Dance, and decorating ideas, followed by Grand Finale 1560 W. Frontage Rd., Stillwater drawing at 8:30 p.m. Details: Learn new Contact: mainstreet dance moves with some stillwateriba.com ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalists.

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When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 13 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 14 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Lake Elmo Details: Sheep and wool festival events include Minnesota’s largest ﬂeece competition, sheep shearing, ﬂeece skirting demos, book-signings, dog-herding demos, ‘llamapalooza’, classes, potters, cheesemakers and more. Admission $5; children 8 and under free. Contact: 612-961-9625 or www.shepherds harvestfestival.org

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When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 13 & 20 Where: Long Lake Beach, New Brighton Details: The Rice Creek Boat Club, a paddling club for youth ages 12-18, hosts free try-it-out days for kids and adults who want to try marathonstyle canoeing, kayaking, or stand up paddleboarding. Contact: paddleRCBC. org

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When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 Where: Lowell Inn Event Center, 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: Guest speaker John H. Suzukida discusses his parents experiences in the WWII Japanese-American Concentration Camps. Advance online registration $17 includes lunch, or $20 day of event. Contact: scv

When: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 Where: Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo Details: Learn essential information about the Aid and Attendance Pension Beneﬁt, a taxfree pension that can help offset the costs of residing in a senior living community. RSVP. Contact: 651-888-6557 or keystoneplaceat lavalleﬁelds.com

‘SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE’

When: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview Details: Documentary reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and ﬁ nd balance. For parents, grandparents and kids ages 10+. Free event includes screening, table conversations, panel of local leaders, and pizza and salad dinner at 5:45 p.m. Register by May 15. Contact: http:// incarnationmn.org/ screenagers/

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When: 10 a.m. registration Saturday, May 20 Where: Oakdale Nature Preserve, 4444 Hadley Ave., Oakdale Details: Fundraiser for Little Canadabased Northeast Residence Inc. respite home for individuals with developmental disabilities. Events 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 donation requested; participants receive t-shirt, water and pizza. Contact: 651-439-4837 or walk-run-roll-5k-2017ner.eventbrite.com

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When: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 20 Where: Avalon Riverboat, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: Sampling of more than 80 regional craft beers, food and live music. Tickets $45; fundraiser for Stillwater Sunrise Rotary. Contact: www. stillwatersunriserotary. org

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Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular BIRDHOUSE AUCTION community events in When: 6-9 p.m. or adjacent to Press Thursday, May 18 Publication’s coverage Where: JX Event area. Priority is given to Venue, 123 2ns St. N., free or affordable events Stillwater that are likely to appeal Details: Fundraiser to a broad audience. for ArtReach St. Croix Publication of events features bird houses decorated by local artists is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space that are up for auction. limitations, there is Tickets $35 in advance; no guarantee whether, $40 at the door. when or for how long Contact: submissions will be artreachstcroix.org/ published. Submissions birdhouse are subject to editing. Please include date, WASHINGTON time, location, cost, brief CONSERVATION details, and contact DISTRICT PLANT SALE information for each When: 8 a.m.-noon event submission. Saturday, May 20 Submission deadline Where: 601 Olive St. is Wednesday prior to W. Stillwater the following weeks’ Details: Perennials publication. Call 651-407from established 1226 with questions. gardens along with Online: www. vegetables, herbs, annuals, and pollinator- presspubs.com/calendar Email: calendar@ friendly varieties. Also presspubs.com gardening books and Mail: Press accessories. Publications Contact: trillium Attn: Calendar chapter@outlok.com 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN RAMSEY COUNTY 55110 MASTER GARDENER’S

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LOOKING BACK Week of May 7 – May 13, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1917 The many friends of Dr. Francis were pleased to learn of his return home last Sunday accompanied by Mrs. Francis. The Dr. and Mrs. Francis left last fall for the South to spend the winter and while in Florida was stricken with paralysis. The doctor is improving rapidly and hopes to be able to be out on the streets soon… 1942 Beginning tonight and continuing until Sunday night, the Mahtomedi firemen are having a spring festival. The function is to be held at the Dells and gives promise of much life and laughter….It is interesting to note the quirks of the whirligig of time in the affairs of man. What is true today, may not be tomorrow. Such was the case Tuesday night when the city council appointed William Luedke as councilman-at-large to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Anton Basch. In the March election Luedke was defeated by Basch by a small majority. At Tuesday’s council meeting it was the choice of each and every member that Luedke be returned to the council… 1967 “The Pollution of White Bear Lakes” will be the topic under discussion by members of the White Bear Toastmistress Club at their luncheon meeting next Wednesday at Jantzens….The Gem Lake Community Club will hold a card party Saturday, May 13, at Hoffman’s

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Hall, at 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be served and prizes awarded…. 1992 Don Says…May is Arbor Month, plant a family tree. Buy direct from the grower and save! Don guarantees it to grow, Rooney’s Nursery, complete landscape supplies, open 8 days a week, 1800 County Road E, 777-5127, White Bear Lake….. 2007 Sgt. John Kriesel’s bravery and positive attitude inspired thousands of

people to turn out for a fundraiser at O’Gara’s in St. Paul last Sunday. The event was organized by the soldiers’ friends and family to raise money for a new home for Kriesel and his family. Kriesel, a native of Vadnais Heights, lost both legs while serving in Iraq after a roadside bomb exploded underneath a Humvee he was riding in. The blast killed two of his best friends…. Looking Forward to Our Past Upcoming Historical Society Programs & Events

Cocktails at the Cottage for a Cause Join us at the fabulous Fillebrown House -4735 Lake Avenue. White Bear Lake Friday, May 12 6-8:30pm $10 Cover (includes 1 drink ticket) Cash Bar Entertainment by Joe Cruz & Jennifer Grimm Space is limited – Advance tickets at whitebearhistory.org Proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society

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1. Board members of Downtown White Bear Lake Main Street reviewed a perspective digital reader sign at the May 2 meeting. — Carter Johnson 2. Olivia Kent on vocals and ukulele is joined by Louie Schwab performing “A Love Song From Paris,” one of a dozen selections at the May 3 Community Lunch performance by the Mahtomedi Middle School Glee Club. About 55 community members attended the Mahtomedi Community Education event. — Cathy Wyland 3. The White Bear Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting May 2 to gather support for a railroad improvement project that would be funded with state bonding money. Those attending included, back row, from left, Bill Foussard, White Bear Country Inn, Andy Ave’Lallemant, Polar Plastics, Kevin Donovan, Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation, Tom Snell, Chamber, Chris Eng, Washington County CDA, and Bryan Bear, city of Hugo. Front row, from left, Sen. Chuck Wiger, Rep. Jamie BeckerFinn, Brenda Schweiters, Rep. Leon Lillie and Merrill Bush. — Submitted

4. Among the community members enjoying the May 3 Community Lunch sponsored by Mahtomedi Community Education are Elaine Ludwig, Jane Lorenz and Dorothy Mayfield. Entertainment for the 55 attendees was provided by 7-8 graders in the Mahtomedi Middle School Glee Club. — Cathy Wyland 5. Lifelong White Bear Lake resident Tom Truhler, center, holds a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol March 13. Sen. Amy Klobuchar requested the flag be flown to congratulate Truhler on his 46 years of service to the nation’s railroads and leadership to members of the Transportation Communications Union. With Truhler at a retirement party May 3 in St. Paul is wife Kathy and Union President Robert Scardelletti. — Patti Carlson 6. Braving the chilly water May 2 for a day of water skiing on Bald Eagle Lake were from left, Tom Chapin, Tracy Crockett, Paul Chapin and Stevie Ertle. — Bill Reed

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safe place in which to heal and grow. Jason has an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s Degree from the Adler Graduate School. Prior to entering private practice, he worked for 7.5 years with adolescents in a day treatment setting. Jason also has extensive in-home experience as well as outpatient experience in a community clinic setting. Tracy Kolenich, MA has a Master’s Degree from Argosy University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Cloud State University. Tracy joined Intuitive Therapy & Consulting in February

2017. Tracy offers counseling services for adolescents, individual adults, couples and families. Before entering private practice, Tracy had provided services to children and their families in-home, as well as in day treatment and in the schools. Tracy specializes in work with adolescent girls and their parents as well as provides services for anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting support, and family and relationship issues. Tracy is currently working on her Marriage and Family Therapy licensure under the supervision of Rachel Greene, MA, LMFT, co-owner of the clinic. Tracy values

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Above: Weston Andress and Jenni Rose’s formal attire meets with the approval of the audience gathered in the chapel for the Saturday afternoon promenade. At left: Nick Murray and Mackenzie Christensen take in applause and accolades from residents and staff members as they stroll past along a predetermined route in the chapel.

Above: Leah Fleischhacker and Morgan Wenzler slow down for a photo during their march through the chapel at the Cerenity Senior Care facility in White Bear Lake Saturday, May 6. It has become an annual tradition for a sizable group of White Bear Lake Area High School students to pay a visit to the senior citizens before attending the grand march ceremony at the high school.

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Zephyrs’ star thrower follows parents’ path BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

If ever a son was a chip off the old block, it’s Kaleb Siekmeier. Actually a double chip in his case. The son of two former Minnesota Gopher shot-put and discus stars, Siekmeier is one of the top contenders for state medals this spring after making all-state in both events last year. And the Mahtomedi senior signed with, of course, the Gophers, last November. “He really wasn’t interested in looking at other schools,” his mother, Becky, stated. “We started bringing Kaleb to events at the University of Minnesota when he was quite small. His first track meet was when he was about two years old. So I think he feels comfortable there. We’re happy that he’ll be close to home so we can continue to watch him compete.” This season, Kaleb has raised his personal records to 59-1 in the shot put (he’s also gone 58-8 and 58-4) and 180-2 in the discus (next-best are 179-11 and 1797), which is also the school record. Throws of those lengths usually fetch gold, silver or bronze at state. Last year at state, he placed fifth in discus with 161-11 and eighth in shot put with 56-4. Kaleb has short answers for questions he probably hears all the time. Were you always aware of your parents’ background as Gopher athletes? “Yes.” Did that have any influence on you taking up shot and disc yourself? “No.” Becky and John introduced Kaleb to discus in sixth grade, but otherwise never steered him toward their events. “You have to really want to do it (throws), because they are pretty hard,” Becky said. Kaleb ran sprints in grade school, and still enjoys anchoring the throwers’ 4x100 relay in regular-season meets. He added shot put in ninth grade. His parents leave the coaching to the coaches, too. “We’ve learned that just a few encouraging words is best,” John explained. “Advice is best received when it’s requested. I’m still working on this,” Becky said. Becky Fettig arrived at the university after a strong prep career at St. Cloud Apollo. She was state champ in shot put as a junior, placed third in both shot and disc as a senior, and seventh in both as a sophomore. At Gopher track practice, she met John Siekmeier, a Mahtomedi graduate competing in the same events for the men’s team. They’ve been together more than three decades now. Becky, who works for Best Buy as a traffic production analyst, was Big Ten champion in discus in 1983 with 166-1 and 1985 with 159-5, and placed second in 1984. She placed eighth at the NCAA meet as a senior,

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and kept throwing for three more years. Her best throw in college was 181-6, a Gopher record that stood for 15 years. Her all-time best was 193-9 while prepping for the 1988 Olympic trials. Her career-best in shot was 50 feet. She credits her college coach, Lynne Anderson, a two-time Olympian who held the American record for a time, for the vast improvements she made, sticking with her through 1988. John’s career was not as outstanding but pretty good, highlighted by a fifth-place finish in a Big Ten indoor meet. John also praised his coaches, Roy Griak (head) and Steve Forseth (throws). “They had great patience and skill to find the best way to connect with each athlete.” Kaleb’s getting authoritative coaching, too, from another ex-Gopher star. The Zephyrs’ throws coach is Chris Brinkworth, who made All-America in shot put and discus in 1995. Ironically, Becky was one of Brinkworth’s mentors at Bloomington Kennedy during her own coaching days. “I keep learning more about technique,” said Siek-

meier about his marked improvement this year under Brinkworth, especially in discus. His goals are breaking 60 in the shot, and making state again in both. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Siekmeier is also a football and basketball player, which is one of the reasons Gopher throws coach Matt Conly recruited him. “He told me I had great potential at the next level because I’m a three-sport athlete,” related Siekmeier, who was a two-way lineman on the 10-1 football team, and contributed five points and 3.3 rebounds per game off the bench on the 24-4 basketball team. “We’re grateful for all the opportunities Kaleb has had to be a multi-sport athlete,” John Siekmeier said. “He’s had many great coaches over the years.” The couple attend every football and basketball game and track meet. “It has been a joy to watch Kaleb and his teammates grow and improve over the years,” Becky said, “and a lot of fun to get to know the families of his teammates.” And next year it starts all over.

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These drills are guaranteed to help your golf game One of the easiest ways I know to improve your golf swing is to use practice drills. A well-designed drill will help you “feel” what the body is supposed to be doing during the swing. The golf swing is nothTee Time ing more than a series of movements that Betsy need to be performed in the proper sequence Larey to achieve the desired result. What happens to many golfers is one part of the swing breaks down, and from that point on it’s difficult to get back in sequence. Playing any sport well requires that the student understand and execute the physical movements necessary to bring about the satisfactory results. The best way to accomplish this is through drills and exercises that ingrain sensations that are correct and reliable when put into action. Give these 10 a try. 1. The body pivot. Get in your good golf posture; (bend from the hips, straight back, shoulders over toes, slight knee flex, and weight on balls of feet) cross arms over chest. Set a chair behind you and make sure you are touching it with your rear end. Turn to the top of your backswing; the right cheek should remain on the chair. Start the downswing and at impact, the right

cheek has separated from the chair and the left is still touching. At finish, you should feel the left hip leave the chair. 2. Hit balls cross handed to eliminate the slice. Grip the club cross handed (left hand low for right handed golfers). Make 10 swings. You should notice, in your effort to square the club face through impact, how important it is to swing aggressively with the right hand, as well as the left. When you go back to hitting regular shots, you’ll no longer be dominated by your left side. 3. Split grip teaches correct release. Using a short iron, take your grip so that there are several inches of space between your hands. Taking half swings, through impact try to feel the right hand crossing over the left. At the top of your half backswing, the toe of the club should be pointing skyward. If your hands release at impact, the toe should again be pointing skyward at the finish. 4. Stay connected to improve release. Put a head cover under your left arm. Make your normal swing. Keeping it there forces your left arm to fold at the elbow on the follow through, avoiding the dreaded “left arm chicken wing”. 5. No right hand slows swing, prevents hook. Take your normal stance, and place your right hand directly on top of your left. Make a series of practice swings, concentrating on swinging the club back and through on a wide arc. 6. Feet together drill. With a ball

teed, practice hitting balls with your feet together. This drill is all encompassing and promotes good footwork and balance, encourages a free arm swing and prevents lateral swaying on the back and forward swing. 7. Feet together, weight transfer. This is done without a ball, and best done with a driver. Stand with your feet together. Take the club back to the top of your swing. At the same time as you start your downswing, step towards the target with your left foot. Finish your swing, standing tall and facing the target. 8. Swing with eyes closed to regain tempo and feel. Tee a ball up, using a short iron. Just before you start your backswing, close your eyes and keep them closed during the swing. Concentrate on working your hands, arms, shoulders and torso and legs smoothly in their proper sequence. 9. Grip pressure just right. Hold a club up in front of you with your wrists hinged so that the club head is pointing towards the sky. Start with a very light grip pressure, we’ll call it one. Now count out loud to 10, increasing the pressure just a little each time. At 10, you should have a death grip. Now count backwards to 1, releasing as you go. One more time up, and when you get to three that’s it! If one is light, and ten is tight, three is just right! 10. My favorite all time drill,

the Windmill. Get into your address position, arms extended sideways (as an extension of your shoulders) Put a ball on the ground and one in your right hand. Turn your back to the target. Make sure you keep a slight flex in your right (for right handed golfers) knee. Your left hand should be pointing at the ball on the ground If it’s pointing closer to your toes, or closer to the skyline you have lost your posture. From there, take the ball in your right hand and roll it on the ground towards the target, just like you would a bowling ball, and when you finish pat yourself on your left shoulder. You should be able to pick up your right toe without losing your balance. This all-purpose drill promotes the correct pivot, weight transfer, balance and proper finish. Drills applied to the golf swing are great because they communicate feel. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns about these. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Teaching Professional who has been working wth adults and juniors for over 20 years. She is the Girls Golf Coach at White Bear Lake and has taught at the PGA Tour Academy in St. Augustine, FL. She is available for lessons at Keller Golf Course in St. Paul and Shadow Ridge in Lino Lakes. You can reach her directly at bestylareygolf@ gmail.com or 651-470-2297.

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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear boys win home track invitational White Bear Lake won its own Ron Sass Invitational boys track meet on Friday, scoring 192 points, with Spring Lake Park/St. Anthony Village second at 123 among seven teams. The Bears’ top event was the 3200 with Ben Vanderbosch winning (10:07) with Tryg Solberg third and Logan Tanttu fifth. Conor McManan won the 300 hurdles (41.80) and took second in 110 hurdles (15.82), Kevin Boeing won triple jump (41-4). The Bears won three relays: the 4x100 (44.68), the throwers 4x100 (49.40) and1600 sprint medley (3:49.27). Placing second were Josh Truen in the 400 (52.20) and Fidel Paramo in long jump (19-10). Placing third were Larsen Oswald in pole vault (12-0) and Bolton Bailey in shot put (44-4 1/2).

Bear baseball squad slumping White Bear Lake baseball (4-10) had four straight scoreless games followed by a 5-4 loss to East Ridge. The Bears, getting excellent pitching in three of these games, were blanked by Mahtomedi 1-0, Stillwater 2-0, Woodbury 9-0 and Park 1-0.

Bear lacrosse team (3-3) tops Mustangs White Bear Lake boys lacrosse topped Mounds View 12-5 last week with nine players scoring, led by Jack McKeague, Ben Warner, and Erick Bloom with two goals each. William Lemire was in goal. Top scorers for the Bears (3-3) are Kyle Preslaski with nine goals and nine assists, Bloom with eight goals, and Jacob Leclair with seven goals and six assists.

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Fidel Paramo hands off to anchor Carter Ehlers on the way to ﬁrst place in the 4x100 relay at the Ron Sass Invitational.

MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr boys 4th at White Bear track meet

Zephyrs batting slump continues until 8-4 win over SPA Mahtomedi baseball (8-4) had won its three previous games 1-0, 2-0

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and 1-0 before losing 1-0 to fi rstplace Tartan last Tuesday with Connor Huffman out-dueling Grant Taival. That was followed by a 10-0 drubbing from Henry Sibley on Thursday, but the Zephyrs fi nally got the bats going Friday. They beat St. Thomas Academy 8-4, led by Spencer Scott, who had two hits and knocked in four runs. Jack Schwietz pitched.

Mahtomedi and Benilde-St. Margaret’s clashed for a duel of unbeatens in boys lacrosse on Saturday, with No. 3 ranked BSM edging the No. 8 Zephyrs 13-10. Mahtomedi, which beat Hill-Murray 16-7 on Wednesday, is now 7-1.

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second (41-2 1/2), Ian Fosdick third (40-11 1/2) and Nate Jamison fourth (40-4 3/4). Liam Cashin placed third in the 100 and 200 meter sprints and Bryan Adams was third in high jump (6-1).

Junior sprinter Madalyn Williams is a valuable cog on White Bear Lake track team that’s been placing ﬁrst or second in all its meets. She appears in the Bear record book in the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relays, has made all-state twice and all-conference three times, and last year she ran on two ﬁfth-place relays at state. Her personal-bests are 26.42 in the 200 and 58.62 in the 400. Williams either leads off or anchors the relay teams.

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BB gun or Glock 21: School officer would not have known to charge him, he added. “The School Board makes it stricter than how the real world is,” Lois noted. Junior James Ebbott said he thinks the length of the expulsion is “excessive.” Jarrod said what he really doesn't understand is why the School Board would give a longer expulsion than recommended by the hearing officer. “The school is so wrapped up in their image they don't care about students,” he added. “The school cares more about our test scores than the actual kids.”

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MAHTOMEDI — A federal judge declined to immediately intervene between the Mahtomedi School Board and the family of an expelled student who sued the district. The federal judge also noted the district will likely succeed in the case at the state level due to strong evidence the student created substantial danger by his behavior with a BB gun, according to court documents. The family's attorney, Andrea Jepsen, said the federal case has just begun and that even though a federal judge did not immediately rule to bring Brendan back to the school does not mean the federal case is over. A state appeal was filed with the Commissioner of Education last week. Mahtomedi High School Junior Brendan Lundell was expelled by the School Board April 18 for possessing and showing a BB gun March 20. The School Board argues Brendan “willfully possessed” the gun and endangered himself and others. The family's attorney Andrea Jepsen argues Brendan, an award-winning student, did not intend to harm anyone and did not create a dangerous situation. Brendan placed the BB gun, left in a friend's van from weekend target practice, in his pocket and took it to another vehicle after school as buses were loading and students were driving home, according to court documents. He told the friend who had brought it to campus he would mail it to the friend who owned it. He said he could take it off campus since he was leaving now and the other friend was staying at school. The gun fell out of Brendan's pocket as he jogged to another vehicle and a bus driver saw it, according to court documents. She notified law enforcement and described it as a black handgun, a Glock pistol. As Brendan was riding from one school parking lot to another a student waved at him and he waved back with the gun in his hand, according to court documents. He did not point it at her. Brendan said he forgot he had the gun in his hand when he waved to her. “The Board finds this testimony to be implausible,” reads a court document. “While on school property no student would simply forget that he is holding an

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This BB gun Mahtomedi High School student Brendan Lundell put in his pocket from another student’s van resembles a Glock 21 used by law enforcement.

pensions for minor incidents, according item in his hand that looks like a fireto court documents. arm, particularly after having dropped the item on the ground in a school parking lot a short time earlier.” Students, community rally around Brendan headed to Taco Bell with 'harmless kid' friends, stopping to drop off his backpack Freshman Lois Campbell, who said at home, until the carload of teens was Brendan positively influenced her as a hastened back to the school. The BB gun youth church leader, helped start a petiwas still in the car. tion to bring Brendan back to Mahtomedi While talking with authorities, BrenHigh School. The petition had about 600 dan realized what he had supporters as of press time. done was a “bad idea” and “I thought it was so unstated he did not mean any fair,” she said. “He is just harm. this ray of sunshine there The School Resource Of(at church).” Brendan plays ficer, Justin McDonough, a toy trumpet in a worship testified about his conband at St. Andrew's Lucerns with the BB gun theran Church. “A harmbecause it “looked exactly less kid made a mistake,” Jarrod Schad like a handgun,” accordshe added. ing to court documents. Lois said she and several Mahtomedi High School senior McDonough stated that if other students attempted he had seen the gun in a car he would to present their thoughts to Principal have been inclined to pull out his service Kathe Nickleby but were not allowed to, weapon and point it at the car in case he she said. needed to protect himself or others, even “We feel like it is injustice for our though he knows Brendan. friend,” said senior Jarrod Schad. “We The situation could have created a are trying to get his education back for “huge danger” for those in the vehicle him.” and people driving by, McDonough noted. Junior Joshua Campbell said he doesn't The BB gun looked similar in size and understand why Brendan would be color to the .45 caliber Glock 21 carried expelled for a year for an honest mistake by McDonough. The Glock 21 has a magwhen students found in possession of azine for bullets, but the BB pellet gun illegal drugs only get 10-day suspensions. does not. Possessing illegal drugs outside school is Brendan has no history of dangerous a crime, but in Brendan's case the Washbehavior but has had two in-school susington County Attorney's Office declined

“The school cares more about our test scores than the actual kids.”

Brendan was recently enrolled in District 916 without the family's knowledge or permission, said the family's attorney Andrea Jepsen. The hearing officer recommendation, upheld by the board in a resolution, gave Brendan the option to receive supervised homework or enroll in another school, according to court documents. But an April 20 letter to the family from Superintendent Mark Larson said the district was choosing to enroll him elsewhere and warned the district would pick the program without their input if they did not contact them about their preferences. “I'm not saying there should not be repercussion, but when you take a kid's education it is different,” Jepsen said. The family may enroll him in an online school instead, she added. Jepsen argues Brendan did not receive alternative educational services to avoid expulsion and did not receive due process. She also argues not enough information is given to students in their handbook regarding its weapons policy. The student handbook includes a short statement about firearm possession and includes no information on other weapons or lookalikes. Full policies are not distributed to students, according to court documents. They are on the district's website. Jepsen also said the School Board did not include all of Brendan's positive history noted by the hearing officer in its decision to expel Brendan until next January instead of through June, as recommended by the hearing officer. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@ presspubs.com.

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Local schools were recognized in the U.S .https:// www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools News 2017 Best High Schools rankings awards. The top 6,000 public high schools across the nation are recognized with gold, silver and bronze medals, based on performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college. Mahtomedi High School was ranked third in Minnesota and No. 268 nationally and was awarded a gold medal. Mounds View High School was ranked sixth in Minnesota and No. 460 in the nationally and was awarded a gold medal. White Bear Lake South Campus was ranked 31st in Minnesota and No. 496 nationally and earned a silver medal. There are 769 high schools in Minnesota. For more information, visit https://www.usnews.com/education/best-highschools.

Twelve students from Otter Lake Elementary School participated in the regional Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge last month. The problem-solving competition for fifth- and sixth-graders included both individual and team components. Three teams placed seventh, 12th, and 16th. The Otter medal and ribbon recipients in the fact drill competition included: Vera Zech - second, Ian Cran - seventh, Karolis Kairys - eighth, Pranav Sudam - ninth, Jack Binsfeld - 15th, Ricky Deutsch - 18th, and Colin Brady - 25th. Four students placed in the individual problem solving round: Matthew Galatzer - 17th, Colin Brady - 26th, Vera Zech - 34th, and Lily Peck - 36th. There were 118 students in attendance with 25 teams competing.

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Archbishop will visit Catholic school The students and staff of Frassati Catholic Academy look forward to the visit of Archbishop Bernard Hebda, who will visit Frassati Catholic Academy May 12. This will be Archbishop Hebda's first visit to Frassati Catholic Academy since Pope Francis appointed him as shepherd of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. His visit will begin with celebration of the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary of the Lake Church with the Frassati Community and parishioners of St. Pius X and St. Mary of the Lake, the supporting parishes of Frassati. Following the Mass, Archbishop Hebda will visit some of the students in their classrooms at the school.

Otter Lake Elementary students participated in a regional Math Masters competition. Front to back, left to right: Akshyashree Chinnakonda, Vera Zech, Lily Peck, Jack Binsfeld, Ian Cran, Karolis Kairys, Colin Brady, Pranav Sudam, Mike Markuson, Brandon Hook, Matthew Galatzer and Ricky Deutsch.

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Frassati Catholic Academy second-graders, with teacher Mrs. Lehn, waiting to watch Totino-Grace’s production of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” Frassati Catholic Academy’s kindergarten through third grade students were in attendance.

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STUDENT NEWS The following students were named to the dean’s list at a college or university for the 2016 fall semester: Augustana College: McKenzie Mears and Shannon Walsh, Mahtomedi; and Tyler Peterson, White Bear Lake. Bethel University: Jackson Bell, Matthew Lemay, Elaine Malmsten, Daniel Molitor, Elise Ogden and Peter Wachtler, White Bear Lake; Trey Anderson, Brittany Hutchinson and Timothy Rockford, White Bear Township. College of Saint Benedict: Genevieve Ahlstrom and Nicole Newman, White Bear Lake; Nicole Flesch, Vadnais Heights. Concordia College: Sabina Beck and Megan Matthews, Vadnais Heights; Leah Chouinard and Alexandra Ward, White Bear Lake; and Andrea Kittleson, Mahtomedi. Concordia University, St. Paul: Kara Juker, Shawn Kuehl and Kayla Solheid, White Bear Lake; Elizabeth Ulm, White Bear Township. Drake University: Jacob Hagstrom and Caleb Potratz, Mahtomedi; Shannon Herzog and Benjamin Williamson, White Bear Lake; and Alexandra Hassel, Vadnais Heights. Florida Institute of Technology: Kyle Bissonnette, Mahtomedi; and Emily Perron, White Bear Lake. Gustavus Adolphus College: Anna Elvestrom, Dellwood; Thomas Schwartz, Mahtomedi; Saman-

tha Gibson, Grace Henry, Joshua Mason and Grant Walby, White Bear Lake. Iowa State University, College of Human Science: Christel Gustafson, White Bear Lake; and Kristen Hackman, Mahtomedi. Minnesota School of Nursing: Erin Edson and Many Huang, Vadnais Heights. North Dakota State University: Kyle Hoefs, Mahtomedi; Alina Castro, White Bear Lake. Pine Technical & Community College: Garrison Baker, White Bear Lake. Saint John’s University: Michael McGill, Mahtomedi. Saint Mary’s University: Misty Hanson and Mia Ojczyk, White Bear Lake. St. Olaf College: Claire Belisle, Jordan Lutz and Jessica Pakonen, Mahtomedi; and Margaret Huemoeller, White Bear Township. University of North Dakota: Nicholas Becker, Annie Miles, Alec Reishus and Elle Sommer, Mahtomedi; and Anna O’Brien, Vadnais Heights, who also received the DJ Robertson Award. University of Northwestern: Katharine Hoehl, White Bear Lake, with highest honors. University of St. Thomas: Daniel Abbott, Ryan Allen, Dacotah Anderson, Morgan Bunde, Estefany Crispin, Abigail Fillmore, Laura Fruth and Luke Gion, Alexandra Jensen, Michael Johnson, Ryan Juker, Joseph Molohon, John Muellner, Da-

reian Murphy, Zachary Redland, Nicholas Sauer, Charles Siddons, Lyndsay Testa, Emily Walsh, Emily Watson and Jennifer Metzger, White Bear Lake; Abigail Golden and Greta Holly, Dellwood; Lindsey Sandison and Samuel Kneen, Grant; Peter Deppert, Cole Jernberg, Zachary Vietor and Maddison Whitmore, Mahtomedi; and Connie Dale and Vincent Ternes, Pine Springs. University of Sioux Falls: Taylor Nelson, Dellwood. Valley City State University: Hannah Butzlaff and Nathaniel Corcoran, White Bear Lake. The following students were named to the president’s roll of honor for the fall 2016 semester at the University of North Dakota: Foley Schreier of Dellwood; Nicholas Becker, Megan McCabe, Alec Reisus and Elle Sommer of Mahtomedi. Elias Naploski of White Bear Lake was on the fall president’s list at Minnesota State College Southeast. Elizabeth Callahan of White Bear Lake was named to the notable achievement list at Pine Technical & Community College. Samantha Jones, White Bear Lake, was named outstanding management major at St. Mary's University. She is the daughter of City Councilman Dan Jones and Sallie Jones.

Big barge only temporary on Bald Eagle WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The large barge docked on Bald Eagle Lake is only a temporary fixture. The owner of the island is using the barge to float building materials back and forth during renovation of the home. Owner Nathan Landucci declined to comment on what that specific work was. The owner of Landucci Homes, based in Stillwater, he purchased the island last June. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Landucci May 2 to use county property for a launch site. He originally requested permission to use the public boat launch, but the County Parks and Recreation Department denied that request,

saying the barge would take up too much space and impact the public's ability to use the access. An alternative site was found on county property alongside West Bald Eagle Boulevard. County Parks Director Jon Oyanagi said Landucci is allowed to use the temporary access only during weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. this summer. He is paying the county $1,200 for the privilege and agreed to secure the launch at night. Township building inspector Mike Johnson said the only permits Landucci has pulled thus far are for minor window replacements. Debra Neutkens

NAMES IN THE NEWS The City of Lakes women's chorus will present “True Colors: A Celebration of Women in Song” at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21 in Concordia University's Beutow Music Center, 300 Hamline Ave., St. Paul. The 100-member chorus includes White Bear Lake residents Judy Langer, Ruby Ericson, Linda Patsy, Nancy Rush and Lorraine Sherer. Tickets are $21 for adults and $13 for children under 13 and are available at ticketworks.com or by calling 612-343-3390.

Resort & Casino again! We’ve got buses making stops at the White Bear Lake Cub Foods, the Oakdale Cub Foods and the Cottage Grove Park & Ride every Monday and Wednesday morning to give you a safe, comfortable and FREE ride to and from The Island. Call 1-800-222-7077 ext. 2594 to plan your escape today.

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Youth writers, artists honored by arts center 11th-12th: Award of Excellence, Samantha Engrav; Award of Merit, Hakeem Martins; Honorable Mention, Connor Barton.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Springtime is the perfect to time celebrate budding writers, said an organizer of an annual youth writing contest. Budding trees and lilacs about to bloom remind Roberta Johnson, event chair of the White Bear Center for the Arts WriteNow! High school writing contest, of the beauty of writing. “It is springtime — an opportune time to celebrate the excellence of writing,” she told a roomful of award-winning writers from surrounding schools at the awards ceremony May 4. Students honored with the highest awards of excellence read their pieces to the crowd of fellow students, parents, coordinating teachers and judges. Suzi Hudson, executive director of the Center for the Arts, told students receiving awards of merit and excellence they are now paid authors — the honor included a cash prize. This year's contest named 32 winning pieces from 374 entries in poetry, persuasive essay, creative nonfiction, short story and one-act play categories. Entries were accepted from all high school students in the northeast metro area. Entries were judged by three independent judges in each category and were anonymous to the judges. One student, White Bear Lake Area South Campus senior Samantha Engrav, won an honorable mention, award of merit or award of excellence in each of the five categories. Engrav said she was introduced to the contest by a sophomore language arts teacher. She hopes to study creative writing in college. The White Bear Center for the Arts also held its annual High School Visual Arts Exhibition last week. Students were similarly

Short story: Ninth-10th: Award of Excellence, Allea Eichler; Award of Merit, Ben Kroll; Honorable Mention, Katherine Thao. 11th-12th: Award of Excellence: Samantha Engrav; Award of Merit: Gabrealla Koller; Honorable Mention: Will Deery. Persuasive Essay: Ninth-10th: Award of Excellence: Jessica Crosson; Award of Merit: Clare McManamon; Honorable Mention: Elaine Franta. 11th-12th: Award of Excellence, Miriam Probst; Award of Merit, Elizabeth Einck; Honorable Mention, Samantha Engrav.

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Hunter Ingebritson’s visual arts piece “Rust” won an award of excellence and $100 in the White Bear Center for the Arts High School Visual Arts Exhibition contest. Cleopatra Nystrom’s Best of Show award with a purple ribbon can be seen in the background. She won $200 for the painting “Cogito Ergo Sum.”

awarded for visual art pieces. There were 180 student entries in the visual arts contest. The exhibition is on display through May 19. The high school writing contest has been held 14 years and the visual arts contest for two years.

Honored students: Poetry: Ninth-10th: Award of Excellence, Ruqayat Martins; Award of Merit, Blake Gressen, Ruqayat Martins; Honorable Mention, Amber Green, Madeline Wallace.

Creative nonfiction: Ninth-10th: Award of Excellence: Lexie Leick; Award of Merit: Baillie Ollila; Honorable Mention: Melody Vang, Lucy Ward. 11th-12th: Award of Excellence: Samantha Engrav; Award of Merit: Andrea Gomez Molano, Ashley Rensted, Elysia Utech; Honorable Mention: Alexander Pavlicin. One-act play: 11th-12th: Award of Excellence: Gianna Pals and Preston Zalesky; Award of Merit: Samantha Engrav; Honorable Mention, Elizabeth Einck.

Visual arts contest: Best of Show: Cleopatra Nystrom; Award of Excellence: Hunter Ingebritson, Lexi Munson; Award of Merit: Collin Mireault, Emma Persoon, Olivia Shaffer; Honorable Mention: Cleopatra Nystrom, Lauren Whalen. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.

GIVE ME A PEN BY SAMANTHA ENGRAV

Give me a pen any day, And I’ll prove to you it’s mightier than the sword. How a sword may wound, But words will guarantee, That you’ll remember me long after the ﬁght’s over. And for years after the wounds heal. Give me a pen any day, And you’ll realize Why that poem, The one about sticks and stones, Was so grotesquely wrong. Give me a pen any day, And I’ll show you how it bore civilizations, And similarly, Decimated others. When language married ink, And they were able to be spread, More than they ever could apart. Give me a pen any day, And there will be no question, As to why books are burned. Manuscripts destroyed. Why those so desperate to gain power, Don’t destroy weapons, But parchment and pens. Give me a pen any day, And you’ll stop asking Why a man with a silver tongue Raises more fear, Than one holding a grenade. Give me a pen any day, And you’ll realize why Those with stories are persecuted. Why those would criticize us for being overzealous, Don’t realize we’re relentless Until it’s too little, too late. Give me a pen any day, And I’ll show you How revolutions are started, Legends are born, Histories rewritten, And how dreams Become reality. Give me a pen, And I’ll show you How heroes redeﬁne the world

Grant City Council members H ONORING OUR HEROES penalized for campaign violations SSend end u us sap picture icture eo off y your our m military ilitar y BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

GRANT — Three City Council members were given a civil penalty earlier this year for not having addresses on campaign materials last fall. Mayor Jeff Huber and councilmen Tom Carr and Kenny Kaup were each served a $150 penalty by a panel of judges, according to court documents. Under the Fair Campaign Practices Act, it is unlawful to disseminate most types of campaign materials without

prominently disclosing the name and address of the person or committee. All three candidates did not have a proper disclaimer on campaign signs and flyers, according to court documents. Following a hearing in October, all three candidates added an address to their websites. Several other candidates for various local and state offices around Grant also lacked the correct disclaimers, according to court documents. The complainant who filed against Huber, Carr and Kaup was Tim Kinley.

I-35E reduced to 2 lanes through Saturday WHITE BEAR LAKE – MnDOT has reduced I-35E to two lanes between Highway 96 and County Road E for a week to work on a noise wall. Southbound I-35E is reduced to two lanes daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Saturday, May 12. In addition, southbound I-35E will be reduced to a single lane between Highway 96 and County Road E nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. as needed. The lanes will be closed to allow crews to work on the southbound noise wall. Lanes are expected to be reopened during the day on Saturday, May 13. The lane closures are part of the two-year I-35E Goose Lake Road and Highway 96 road resurfacing project. In addition to resurfacing, the work includes widening the road, re-decking and widening the Highway 96 bridge, replacing the I-35E bridges over Goose Lake Road, updating drainage, repairing guardrail and constructing a trail. The work is expected to be complete by August 2017. For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 511. For more information, visit mndot.gov/metro/projects/i35vadnaisheights/. From press release

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Lucy's Burgers is now open in White Bear Township

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Co-owners Rob Scott and Joe Kunza opened the doors Friday, April 7 to their new 50-seat restaurant at 1190 County Road J. The menu includes appetizers like sliders and poutine loco moco, tater tots, and entrees that include, of course, gourmet-stuffed burgers touted as 1881 Omaha Hereford beef. Scott and Kunza are both nearby North Oaks residents who felt the area adjacent to the township theaters was lacking a burger joint. They named it Lucy's after a popular Minnesota creation called the Juicy Lucy, melted cheese surrounded by burger. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday and lunch/dinner hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The weekend breakfast menu includes a Lucy's sake bloody Mary for $8 or bottomless mimosas for $18.

Caribou Coffee has announced it will discontinue carrying newspapers May 22. The assistant store manager at the Caribou at Highway 96 and I-35E reported its store will stop carrying newspapers that day. The decision was made by the corporate office, said an assistant manager at the Caribou Coffee at Highway 61 and Fourth Street. Staff at those locations and the North Oaks Caribou Coffee said they did not know why Caribou Coffee is discontinuing stocking newspapers.

The Coffee Cottage in Willernie is under new ownership. Lake Elmo native Mara Crombie took over the shop at 88 Mahtomedi Ave. May 1 with her husband Bruce Peacock, who grew up in White Bear Lake. Crombie said she's wanted to own a community coffee house for the last 15 years. She approached owner Janel Donegan a while back asking if she was interested in selling and worked at the restaurant a month to get her feet wet for when the time came. When Donegan was ready, so was Crombie. “We closed the deal April 30, rearranged the furniture and opened May 1,” Crombie said. “We never shut down.” Donegan and her husband Steve owned the Coffee Cottage for 10 years. At this point, only the décor has been altered but Crombie has more changes in mind. Hours remain the same: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Some of the crew at Lucy’s Burgers: (from left) Justine Munger, bar manager; Jason Gunderson, executive chef and manager; and Samantha Bronk, lead server.

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Caribou Coffee at I-35E and Highway 96 will discontinue carrying newspapers May 22, as will all of the chain’s locations.

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Editors note: Gene and Kathy Johnson, former owners of Press Publications, have traveled extensively on journalism study programs throughout their careers. They recently fulﬁlled a long-standing desire to visit Cuba. This trip was not a journalism study mission, as they are not allowed, but it presents Cuba from their perspective. BY GENE JOHNSON PUBLISHER EMERITUS

A Cuban “people to people” tour for seven days gave us some insight as to how the Cuban society has survived Fidel Castro through several economic upheavals. The country is beautiful with its sandy beaches, forests, limestone karsts, and fertile farm land. Cubans have made great strides in protecting the environment. This is occurring because they have not had the inﬂux of capital to buy fertilizer and insecticide so they have been forced to develop some natural methods of farming to produce their crops. They don’t want to be called a Communist country. They prefer Socialism to describe their government. “Everyone is equal” is the favorite quote, but it’s very evident that they are not. They have two monetary systems: one for Cubans (pesos) and one for tourists called the convertible peso (CUC). A CUC is worth 87 cents in US currency, and there are 24 pesos to one CUC. Tourists give tips to hospitality workers in CUCs. When Fidel Castro defeated Batista in 1961 he nationalized all the companies and took over all the property that was abandoned by non-Cuban owners. People who are employed with the government earn about $25 a month. Doctors, lawyers and other professionals receive their education free but are still paid at the government rate of $25 a month. Those Cubans who work in the tourist industry earn more than double what a state worker does in tips and gratuities. Tips are not taxed. All Cubans are issued a ration card with which they can receive oil, ﬂour, toilet paper, eggs, butter, chicken, spaghetti, and pork, etc. The problem exists when the supplies run out. This and a number of other inconveniences are blamed on the US Embargo. Another quote that is used a lot is, “If it doesn’t

The blue bands in the Cuban ﬂag refer to the three old divisions of the island, central, occidental and oriental; the white bands describe the purity of the independence ideal; the triangle symbolizes liberty, equality and fraternity, while the red color stands for blood shed for independence. The white star, or lone star, lights the way to freedom.

work, blame the embargo.” Cuba’s exports are tobacco, especially cigars, rum, and sugar. When the Soviet Union collapsed, it appeared to be a fatal blow to Castro. US political insiders thought he would fail. However he then put into place several policies of helping people grow their own vegetables and began opening opportunities for small businesses such as private bed and breakfasts, small restaurants, etc. In 2008 Raoul Castro set up a program under which you could start a new business. To counteract the Soviet demise Castro allowed joint ventures with other countries to develop tourism. This resulted in the building of hotels, restaurants and businesses to enhance the tourist trade which is now their largest industry. Outside investments can own 49 percent. For example over $800 million was invested by Phillips of Canada in an oilﬁ red electrical generating plant. The hotels we stayed in were all state-owned. They were each built within the last 10 years but each room had its unique problems. In one for example, the sink drain was plugged; in another the A/C only worked on high; in another the shower ran out of hot water and one room had no blankets. The food service was well done. There were large breakfast buffets which had a great variety of fruits, omelets, cereals, meats, vegetables, ﬁsh, breads and

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cheeses. Our lunches were at restaurants that were mostly state owned and set in lovely gardens or on formerly privately owned plantations. The food that was served was often served family style in very large quantities. Many of us wondered if the average Cuban family was fed that well. A relationship was built with Venezuela to trade

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TRAVELING TO CUBA: Who can go?: Any American citizen can travel to Cuba but under requirements set forth by the Ofﬁce of Foreign Assets Control, you must participate in a full-time schedule of people-to-people activities, according to Patti Dempsey of Bear Tracks Travel. “People-to-people interactions allow you to share your culture and ideas directly with the Cuban people while learning about them at the same time,” she said. “You will travel with a group leader as well as a Cuban National Tour Director who will help facilitate these interactions.” Many U.S. air carriers now ﬂy to Cuba, but travelers must be prepared with all documentation, including a visa, before they can purchase a ticket. Due to the great deal of specialty coordination, Dempsey recommends using a travel agent to help with the logistics. Another consideration, travel to Cuba is not for the budget minded. Tours can cost from $3,500 to $6,000 per person. “Because travelers must have tours, hotels and people-to-people encounters arranged, the price tag is somewhat high. But there is no better time to go,” Dempsey noted. “Cuba is still preserved and totally charming.”

There are two ways to visit: • Fly to Cuba and experience the true Cuba in the people-to-people tour. A seven-plus night package is best. • Cruise to Cuba. Many cruise lines stop at a few of the main ports. You will travel to tourist areas of Cuba only. oil for medical personnel, teachers and other professionals. Cuba has sent medical mission programs to other countries as well. Today free medical care is provided by a doctor and nurse for each 120 people. The doctor and the nurse visit the neighborhood homes on a regular basis. The doctor and the nurse are each paid the government salary. All medical care, including surgeries, is provided by the government. Education is provided by the government from preschool through the university and graduate school, such as medical, law or teacher training. They claim to be 92 percent literate. After a certain number of years in high school they are able to go the technical or vocational route or on to the university. They must complete one or the other. Spanish is their primary language but they begin teaching English at grade three. The level of education is indicated by

the uniforms they wear. They must pay for the uniforms so many uniforms get passed down from one child to another. The primary school children wear red skirts or pants with a white shirt. The scarf color indicates the grade they attend. Secondary school is grades seven, eight and nine. You must graduate from Secondary School to apply for a job. Entrance exams are taken to get into the university in Spanish, math, history, biology and chemistry. You must have 60 points to pass each exam. The University takes only a certain number in each area of study. Men must participate in the military. If they pass their exams they serve one year. If they do not pass the exams they must serve two years. In the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, they had to serve three years in the military. The Chinese tour bus was new and

The limestone Karsts pop up from the fertile plains in the western part of the island.

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well equipped. One positive feature was being able to plug in cell phones in the charger between the twin seats. Another was the great sound system. We switched seats frequently and could hear in all locations of the bus very well. Our tour schedule was very busy and kept us on the move for the full week. We were not able to visit with any journalists or media people, nor government officials. Our tour guide was well-versed in history, used a couple of documentary videos to give us information about Ernest Hemingway, the ecology and the revolution and reign of Castro. His comment prior to the Castro fi lm was, “It’s not meant to be propaganda or political.” We all kind of chuckled at that one. Cuba was under Spanish rule for centuries and the buildings, especially in Old Havana, reflect that architecture as does their language which is Castilian Spanish. There is one newspaper printed and distributed by the government called “Granma” after the boat which brought Castro and his freedom fighters to Cuba to begin their fight for independence. Havana has many American Fords, Buicks and Chevrolets from the 1950s and ‘60s, many of the paint jobs are not original. Our group’s experience riding to dinner in them was thrilling. The ’54 Ford Victoria convertible we rode in was owned by Michael. His grandparents were married in the car, his parents were married in the car and he will be married in the car. He hopes any of his children would also follow the tradition. His grandfather helps him with the mechanical work to keep it running and in great shape. It took three tour companies, two US and one Cuban, to arrange and accomplish the trip for our group of 30 visitors, primarily from the Midwest. About half the group were community journalists.

Horse drawn carts as well as bicycles, tractors, wagons and other transport provide rides to school each day.

Bell tower of the Cathedral San Cristobal in Old Havana.

The 19th century pharmacy is preserved as a museum. It dates back to 1879 and conducted business until 1964 in Matanzas, Cuba.

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Minnesota Cuba Committee End the U.S. embargo against Cuba! Return Guantanamo to Cuba! Interested in learning more about Cuba and how to travel there? We present frequent educational forums and an annual ﬁlm festival. The committee meets every other week and welcomes new members and visitors.

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Auditor checks the books, city on pace to make budget Mahtomedi receives accounting report, quarterly financials

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

MAHTOMEDI — Cub Scout Pack 89 might have preferred to pick a meeting about loose dogs or a discussion about Triangle Park to attend en route to earning a merit badge. Instead, the luck of the draw had them at a meeting about the first-quarter budget and the 2016 auditor's report. Every year, each Minnesota city must issue an annual report on its financial position and activity, prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles and audited by a licensed certified public account or by the Office of the State Auditor. Chris Knopik, principal, and Lucas Chase, senior associate at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Certified Public Accountants, presented the City Council with the 2016 financial audit at its May 2 meeting. Council then voted unanimously (4-0 with Councilman Richard Brainerd absent) to accept the audit, which was deemed clean in that no exceptions were noted and showed that city staff cooperated fully with the auditors. A successful audit report provides a reasonable assurance that the city's financial management has protected the city's assets from loss, theft or misuse and that the city's financial management has cooperated with the auditors to provide reasonable assurance that financial statements during the year that ended on Dec. 31, 2016 were free from material misstatement.

The audit also provided a number of financial highlights: • At the close of the current fi scal year, the city's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $18 million. • At the end of the current fi scal year, the general fund balance was $5.8 million. Of that amount, $82,700 was nonspendable for inventory and prepaid items; $1.7 million was committed for street improvements and construction projects; $518,514 was assigned and $3.6 million was unassigned. The city's total long-term liabilities increased by $8.4 million during the current fiscal year, from $18 million as of Dec. 31, 2015 to $26.4 million one year later. The city's proportionate share of the PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota) pension plans' net pension liabilities take up $1.9 million of the city's long-term liabilities. • A factor in the city's growing pension liabilities is the assumption of increasing life expectancy in the near future, according to actuarial studies. In the 1980s, males were expected to live 80.2 years and females 84.3 years. In 2014, males were expected to live 84.6 years and females 86.4 years. By 2029, males are expected to live 87.9 years and females 90.1 years. • As far as the more immediate picture goes, Finance Director Scott Schaefer gave the fi rst quarter budget report, which council also approved. So far, the city has collected only 3.6 percent of its

$5.5 million budget in all categories for 2017. Revenue is generally slow in the first quarter and is consistent with last year, Schaefer said. The city will start to see revenue arriving by July 1, when property tax payments come in. To date, the parks revenue budget of $88,000 has been replenished by $7,435, or 8.45 percent. Enterprise funds (water, sewer and stormwater) of $2.5 million have taken in $560,700, or 22.5 percent. “All of this is on pace with prior years,” Shaefer said. As a surprise to no one, expenditures showed no lag. The city has spent $500,682, or 9.12 percent of its $5.5 million budget. “This amount is off by only $5,000 from what we spent last year at this time, which is consistent,” Schaefer said. The capital projects fund has used $57,000, or 25 percent, of its $230,000 budget to purchase a vehicle for the Public Works Department. The special revenue fund (parks) has already spent $43,900, or 21.4 percent of its $205,000 expenditures budget, and enterprise funds have used $324,956 or 13.5 percent of their $2.7 million 2017 expenditures budget. The parks and enterprise funds show revenue budgets that are different from their expenditure budgets because the latter funds showed more projected budget expenditures than projected revenue, Schaefer said. The good news is that the city has not wildly outspent its budget already (one-fourth of the way through the budget year) but is on pace to meet budget by the end of the year.

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES In action May 2, the City Council: • Approved the preparation of a feasibility report for Ideal Avenue improvements. • Approved the auditor proposal from the accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen for 2017-2019. Fees for services will remain the same for 2017 at $37,000 and increase by $500 for 2018 and 2019. • Hired three probationary paid, oncall firefighter/EMTs contingent on successful completion of psycholog-

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nationwide receiving a prestigious redevelopment excellence award. The criteria for receiving the award include development of a site while forming a partnership, developing a site that had been vacant for a long time and developing a site that had undergone contamination remediation. A formal announcement will be made at a later date. • Learned from Neilson that the April 29 Rite of Spring saw 606 vehicles drop off household hazardous waste.

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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: E&K Realty 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 658 Thomas Avenue Saint Paul MN 55104 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. E&K Real Estate Investments, LLC 658 Thomas Avenue Saint Paul MN 55104 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: May 3, 2017 Signed: Eric Eddy Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 10 and 17, 2017.

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: SWELL Wakesurf 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 5707 Birch Road 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. SWELL Ventures LLC 5707 Birch Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: May 5, 2017 Signed: Adam Moore Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 10 and 17, 2017.

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LEGAL NOTICE--BIDS WANTED BIDS DUE: 10:00 A.M., June 1, 2017 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, at the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 1, 2017, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of Building Exterior Veneer for Well #5, W17-1: Building Exterior Veneer for Well #5, W17-1 Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town. Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP BUILDING EXTERIOR VENEER FOR WELL #5” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110. Bill Short, Town Clerk/Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 10 and 17, 2017.

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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, May 22, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 17-1-SHOP: A request by Meghan Master for a Special Home Occupation Permit per Code Section 1302.120, in order to operate a beauty salon in a single-family residence for the property located at 2268 Sierra Drive. B. Case No. 17-2-SHOP: A request by Therese Picha for a Special Home Occupation Permit per Code Section 1302.120, in order to provide massage therapy in a single-family residence for the property located at 3390 Auger Avenue. C. Case No. 17-12-V: A request by Cox Contracting on behalf of David & Lynn Howe for a 5 foot variance from the 30 foot setback for a side abutting a public right-of-way per Code Section 1303.230, Subd.5.a.4, in order to construct a new single family residence 25 feet from the south property line for the property located at 4935 Johnson Avenue. D. Case No. 17-3-Z: A request by Spade Landscaping to amend the text of the B-3 zoning district to allow contractor’s yards as a conditional use. E. Case No. 08-3-Sa and 17-13-V: A request by Admiral D’s for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment per Code Section 1303.227, Subd.4 and a 50 foot variance from the 50 foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Level of White Bear Lake per Code Section 1303.227, Subd. 7.d.4 in order to construct a 1,012 sq. ft. building addition and provide rooftop seating for the property located at 4424 Lake Avenue South. F. Case No. 17-3-CUP: A request by Tally’s Dockside for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to expand the existing restaurant to the east side of the road, per Code Section 1303.227, Subd.4.a, with a maximum of 125 seats on “Music by the Water” nights: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day for the property located at 4441 Lake Avenue South. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these cases will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. For Case No. 17-3-Z, a first reading will be held that day, with a second reading being held July 11, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 06/11/2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $200,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Yang Yee Lee and Matha Lee, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 08/09/2004 as Document No. 3780654 in the Ofﬁce of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: JP Morgan Chase Bank , National Association Assignment dated: 10/09/2014 Assignment recorded: 10/17/2014 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04528358 Assignee: Federal National Mortgage Association Assignment dated: 01/12/2016 Assignment recorded: 02/09/2016 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04594747 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 1/13/2017 Assignment recorded: 2/17/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04647535 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, MN. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 02.29.22.14.0092 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 5, BLOCK 8, ROBERT TILSEN’S MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS NO. 3, RAMSEY COUNTY, MN Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2188 Maple Ln E, Maplewood, MN 55109 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Washington Mutual Bank, FA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $217,549.47 AS OF 04/27/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 05/31/2017 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 12/01/2017, or the next business day if 12/01/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 04/12/2017 - 04/19/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 and 17, 2017.

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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, May 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider a Site Plan application submitted by Pope Architects, on behalf of JB Land, LLC, for the purpose of constructing a 21,700-square-foot ofﬁce/warehouse building on the subject property. The legal PID of the subject property is as follows: 333022240005 This property is located at 3391 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Anyone wishing to be heard in regards to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: May 4, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10, 2017.

THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 6/07/2017 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 12/07/2017, or the next business day if 12/07/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 04/17/2017 - 04/21/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOOR BALSHE

Noor with Mathnasium Owner Dr. Peter Atakpu.

Noor is a 5th grader at Sunnyside Elementary. She is making great strides in developing her Math skills. Math concepts at her grade level are beginning to make more sense to her due to her constant exposure to Mathnasium materials. Her number sense, problem solving and reasoning skills are developing “exponentially”. Above all, Noor is feeling more conﬁdent in attacking non-routine, unfamiliar story problems at her grade level and that is why she is April Student of the Month.

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